Indian opposition questions Modi’s silence over Trump’s steep tariffs
Identifying it as one of the “worst offender” countries president Trump announced a 26% blanket tariff on all goods coming from India to the US as part of his reciprocal tariff regime
Anti-Erdogan protests sweep Türkiye, entering their third week
The protests were triggered by the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, mayor of Istanbul and a potential challenger to president Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the next presidential elections.
On International Quds Day, millions in Iran march in solidarity with Palestine
Millions of people in over 900 Iranian cities and towns participated in rallies held in solidarity with the Palestinians facing Israeli occupation and genocide.
Curfew declared in sections of Kathmandu after pro-monarchy mob wreaks havoc
The mob attacked and set on fire the office of anti-monarchy Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Socialist), in addition to vandalizing other buildings, offices and public properties
Farmers in India stand against state crackdown on their right to protest
The ultra-right-wing government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been pushing for corporate entry into Indian agriculture, despite opposition from the majority of Indian farmers.
Iran demands end to sanctions and foreign interference in Syria amid rising civilian deaths
Since the Western- and Turkish-backed government took control of Syria, there have been reports of large-scale killings of Alawites and other religious minorities in the country.
Arrests of Baloch activists in Pakistan spark nationwide outrage
Three people were killed and over a dozen people, including the leaders of the BYC, were arrested in the state crackdown on protests demanding an end to forced disappearances.
Iran rejects US pressure and reaffirms willingness to commit to nuclear deal
Iran claims its nuclear program has always been peaceful and has been subjected to the harshest inspection regime under the International Atomic Energy Agency.