Farmers from Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh marched towards Delhi to protest the proposed Indo-US Free Trade Agreement, fearing its impact on Indian agriculture and dairy. They were stopped by police barricades at the Shambhu border, leading to protests there.
Mass farmer protests swept EU countries in 2024, demanding changes to agricultural policy, fewer restrictions, and an end to cheap foreign imports, particularly from Ukraine. Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia were most affected, leading to bans on Ukrainian grain imports while allowing transit under stricter rules.
Iraq's "Coordination Framework" faces deep divisions following the formation of Ali Al-Zaydi's government, with factions clashing over ministerial appointments. Meanwhile, Syrian farmers protest low wheat prices set by the government, and Iraq's Foreign Ministry expresses concern over drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, originating from Iraq.
Despite a ceasefire, southern Lebanon remains under fire, with continued destruction and displacement. Meanwhile, Syrian farmers protest low wheat prices, and Iraq expresses concern over drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia.
Syrian farmers are protesting low government-set wheat prices, calling them "unfair" and insufficient to cover production costs. Protests have spread across several provinces, with farmers demanding the resignation of the Economy Minister. The government claims the price is competitive globally, but farmers argue it doesn't account for local conditions.
