Former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina vowed in a Delhi audio broadcast to return to Bangladesh in December despite facing a death sentence for crimes against humanity linked to the 2024 uprising.
South Korean police raided Starbucks national headquarters over defamation claims regarding a 'Tank Day' tumbler promotion launched on the 1980 Gwangju Uprising anniversary, which sparked outrage and a boycott.
Two years after an uprising toppled Sheikh Hasina, critics fear Bangladesh is slipping backward as the current BNP government rolls back interim reform ordinances and Hasina plans a December return.
Bangladesh urged India to clarify its stance after ousted leader Sheikh Hasina announced a planned video address at a Delhi event, marking the anniversary of the uprising that toppled her government.
Thousands of young Indians, led by student Abhijeet Dipke and his Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), are protesting nationwide against high unemployment and exam irregularities, challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. The movement gained momentum after a Supreme Court judge's derogatory remarks and a national medical exam scandal, leading to clashes with police in New Delhi.
Bangladesh has formally requested India to extradite former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, a key aide to ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, who reportedly fled during the 2024 uprising. Kamal was sentenced to death in absentia for "crimes against humanity." Dhaka also expects India's cooperation regarding other fugitives, including Hasina.
Pai Chai High School, banned for six months over chants mocking the Gwangju uprising, is considering an appeal. The team's players yelled "Let's go to Starbucks!" and "Tank Day!" during a tournament, referencing a Starbucks promotion linked to the 1980 pro-democracy movement. Both schools have apologized, and Gwangju Jeil is also asking for leniency.
Pai Chai High School's baseball team in Seoul received a six-month national tournament ban from the KBSA for using insensitive trash talk referencing the Gwangju pro-democracy uprising against Gwangju Jeil High School players during a recent game, prompting an apology offer that was rejected.
Sir Keir Starmer's defence investment plan (Dip) is criticized for its "nightmare logic," suggesting deeper incorporation into American power rather than genuine national security. Despite a £298bn budget, concerns are raised about austerity measures and a focus on US alliance capabilities over homeland defence.
Thousands rallied at Edsa highway in support of INC Senator Marcoleta, a day after Ombudsman announced plunder charges for accepting 75 million pesos for his 2025 campaign. The rally drew an estimated 12,000 people and prompted security measures around the presidential palace.
Pride Month, originating from the 1969 Stonewall uprising, culminates in global LGBTQ+ celebrations with key parades in New York and San Francisco.
Mass protests, dubbed the 'flamingo revolution', have erupted in Albania over plans to build mega-resorts on Sazan island and the Zvërnec peninsula, backed by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. Locals and diaspora are outraged by the perceived exploitation of natural reserves and denial of access to cherished sites, fueling broader discontent with the government and oligarchic interests.
Kim Gamel, a former Associated Press correspondent known for covering conflicts in the Middle East, including the Iraq War and Arab Spring, has died at 57 after a battle with lymphoma. Her work highlighted human stories and made a difference in people's lives.
Commemorating 50 years since the Soweto uprising against apartheid, South Africa grapples with high poverty, unemployment, and crime, disproportionately affecting the Black majority. Recent xenophobic attacks on African migrants highlight deep dissatisfaction and frustration with the economy and governance.
A war launched by Donald Trump against Iran in late February, aiming for regime change and military destruction, has concluded with a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Despite initial ambitious goals, Iran withstood intense bombing, emerging with greater leverage. The agreement, a 60-day ceasefire extension, defers complex issues like Iran's nuclear program and sanctions relief to future negotiations.
A war launched by Donald Trump against Iran in late February, with goals of regime change and military destruction, has concluded with a deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Despite initial ambitions, Iran withstood intense bombing, emerging with greater leverage. The agreement, a 60-day ceasefire extension, defers complex issues like nuclear program limitations and sanctions relief to future negotiations.
South Africa commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprising, a pivotal moment against apartheid education. Despite progress, youth face ongoing issues like inequality, unemployment, poverty, and substance abuse.
South Africa commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto uprising, a pivotal moment against apartheid education. Despite progress, youth face persistent issues like inequality, unemployment, poverty, and substance abuse, overshadowing the day's political significance.
On June 16, 1976, Soweto students marched against Afrikaans instruction, facing police brutality. Dozens died, sparking widespread unrest and a new generation of anti-apartheid activists. Survivors recount trauma and lasting impact.
Starbucks Korea will close over 2,000 stores nationwide for half a day next week for staff to attend a history lesson. This follows a "Tank Day" promotion that evoked a deadly 1980 military crackdown on a pro-democracy uprising, causing public uproar and a sales decline.
A 1640 eruption of Parker Volcano in the Philippines may have contributed to the collapse of China's Ming Dynasty, according to a study in Climate of the Past. Volcanic eruptions can cause climate changes leading to crop failures and famine.
Starbucks Korea is facing public anger for its "Tank Day" reusable cup promotion on May 18, the 46th anniversary of the Gwangju uprising, a deadly military crackdown on a pro-democracy movement where 165 civilians were killed.
Starbucks Korea Chairman Chung Yong-jin and employees will receive training on historical awareness and social sensitivity after a controversial "Tank Day" promotion linked to the 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy uprising. The promotion, which used the word "tank" and a phrase evoking torture, was quickly suspended due to public backlash.
India's satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), born from online protest, has gained millions of followers but analysts doubt it can spark widespread youth unrest like in neighboring countries due to limited street mobilization.
