Protesters took to the streets Wednesday evening in San Jose and Berkeley in a public outcry aimed at both major political parties one day after the reelection of President-elect Donald Trump to the White House in an election with margins that surprised many pundits. Around 100 protesters gathered in San Jose near the intersection of … Read more
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has called for the release of the minors arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja for arson, treason and other offences. The suspects, who are from Kano, Kaduna and other parts of the country, were arrested in August during the #EndBadGovernance protests following the looting and destruction of government … Read more
Billionaires who have grown disgusted by disruptive anti-Israel protests across US college campuses are abandoning their elite alma maters — and instead backing a new, “anti-woke” university in Texas that has just 92 students, according to a report. Wall Street trader Jeff Yass, real-estate tycoon Harlan Crow and investor Len Blavatnik are just a few … Read more
Thousands took to the bustling streets of Madrid on Sunday in a cry against the ruinous impacts of over-tourism and online accommodation giants like Airbnb, which are blamed for community disruptions across Spain’s capital and beyond. Placards were waved emphatically with the message “housing is a right, not a business,” and calls reverberated for action … Read more
Residents of Mallorca have been voicing their frustrations about the negative impact of tourism on their daily lives. Spain has seen a surge in anti-tourism protests recently, both on the mainland and the Balearic Islands, as locals express their anger over property developers buying up homes for the tourism sector, causing rents to skyrocket. However, … Read more
According to the movement Freedom in Our Land, dozens gathered in protest outside of Maj.-Gen Avi Balut’s home after a series of orders were issued against people living in the West Bank since he took office. Activists arrived at Balut’s home in protest, with local activist Ariel Danino claiming the Maj.-Gen had harassed him. … Read more
Union leader Taslima Akhter said some demands made by the workers were “just” but also said elements were seeking to stir up trouble to “utilise the opportunity of discontent”. Protesters made a range of demands including better overtime pay, as well as for more men to be hired in a female-dominated industry. Mohammad Hatem, president … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a warrant for the arrest of a British citizen, Andrew Wynne, and two Nigerians earlier declared wanted by the Nigerian police for allegedly plotting an insurrection against Nigeria. The Nigerians also ordered arrested by the court are Lucky Obiyan and Abdullahi Musa. The judge, Emeka Nwite, issued … Read more
Java-chip Frappuccinos. Mango dragon-fruit refreshers. Iced white-chocolate mochas. Sydney-based food blogger Walla Abu-Eid has amassed a massive Instagram audience by posting viral recipe videos of homemade Starbucks staples to her 240,000 followers. The goal is not to save money by making your own delectable beverages but to steer clear of western brands that, according to … Read more
The BJP’s West Bengal unit president Sukanta Majumdar on Friday alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s “fire” comment has the potential to foment unrest in the various states. Central agencies should keep a tab on the meetings attended by Banerjee to check whom she is interacting with, said Majumdar, also a Union minister. … Read more
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