New restrictions kick in as Delhi battles pollution

New restrictions kick in as Delhi battles pollution

New Delhi has introduced tougher anti-pollution measures as the Indian capital faces another challenging winter pollution season, with authorities stepping up efforts to reduce toxic smog and improve air quality. The new restrictions, which took effect on Sunday, November 1, include higher parking fees, work-from-home arrangements and stricter controls on vehicles and construction activities. The […]

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Indian authorities tighten security ahead of big opposition march in Delhi

Indian authorities tighten security ahead of big opposition march in Delhi

Indian authorities have stepped up security across parts of New Delhi ahead of a major opposition march scheduled for Sunday, as political tensions continue to rise over controversial changes to the country’s voter lists. Security personnel equipped with batons and shields, along with riot-control vehicles, were deployed around Ramlila Maidan, the designated venue for the […]

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Israelis rally for Jewish-Arab coalition to end Netanyahu’s rule

Israelis rally for Jewish-Arab coalition to end Netanyahu’s rule

Hundreds of Israelis have taken to the streets, calling on opposition leaders to work alongside Arab political parties to form a government capable of ending Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-standing rule. The demonstrations reflect growing public divisions over the country’s political future and renewed demands for cooperation between Jewish and Arab communities. The rallies took […]

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‘We are protesters, not terrorists’ 139 arrested at London rally over Palestine Action ban

‘We are protesters, not terrorists’ 139 arrested at London rally over Palestine Action ban

British police arrested at least 139 supporters of Palestine Action during protests in London and Edinburgh, as tensions surrounding the government’s ban on the group continue to grow ahead of a major court hearing. The arrests took place during demonstrations organised in opposition to the government’s decision to classify Palestine Action as a proscribed organisation […]

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