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Thousands mount fresh protests against Philippine corruption

THOUSANDS protested against corruption across the Philippines on Sunday (Nov 30), with a top Catholic official demanding more action from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr while rejecting “shortcuts” to c...

Policemen shield themeselves from rocks thrown by protesters after setting fire to a trailer van near Malacanang Palace in Manila on Sep 21, 2025.

Thousands rally in the Philippines as anger builds over flood graft

[MANILA] Thousands of Filipinos joined marches in Manila and other areas of the country on Sunday (Sep 21), protesting against what organisers say is widespread corruption within the government.

Anti-Trump protesters take part in a march during a demonstration against US President Donald Trump in central London, Britain, Sep 17, 2025.

Thousands protest in London over Trump UK visit

[LONDON] Armed with signs and shouting slogans, thousands of anti-Donald Trump protesters descended Wednesday on central London to decry the US president’s unprecedented second state visit to the UK.

An image of US President Donald Trump alongside disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein is projected on Windsor castle, Berkshire, Britain, Sep 16, 2025.

Protesters beam Epstein video at UK castle before Trump visit

PROTESTERS on Tuesday projected images of Donald Trump and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein onto a castle in England where the US president will stay during his UK state visit.

At a Monday press briefing where he named a former Supreme Court justice head of an investigatory body, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said the public’s anger was justified.

Philippines president says corruption scandal protests justified

[MANILA] Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said on Monday he did not blame people for taking part in street protests “one bit” as anger mounts over a corruption scandal involving phony flood contr...

80,000 security forces had been deployed throughout the country, including 6,000 in Paris.

Protesters in France disrupt traffic in bid to ‘Block Everything’

Protestors want to “Block Everything” in anger at the political class and planned budget cuts

Activists from Indonesia Women’s Alliance hold anti-violence placards in front of Parliament building in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sep 3, 2025.

‘Pink and green’ protests call for a reset in Indonesia

[JAKARTA] “RESET SYSTEM” reads graffiti above an intersection in the Javanese city of Yogyakarta, painted hastily in vibrant green and pink after deadly protests swept Indonesia last week.

Women shout slogans during a protest against lawmakers' perks and police brutality, brandishing brooms as a symbol of their calls for reform.

Brandishing brooms, Indonesian women join Jakarta protests

They are part of the Alliance of Indonesian Women, a coalition of women-led civil society groups

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto says he has asked the House of Representatives' leaders to immediately invite community and student leaders to engage in direct dialogue.

Indonesia to revoke lawmaker perks that triggered protests

THE Indonesian parliament will revoke hefty allowances and place a moratorium on overseas visits by lawmakers, which were flashpoints in the week of protests that have rocked the South-east Asian nati...

About 1,800 protests are scheduled across the US on Saturday in opposition to the Washington military parade that marks the 250th anniversary of the US Army and coincides with Trump’s 79th birthday.

US Marines make first detention in LA as more protests expected

[LOS ANGELES] US Marines deployed to Los Angeles made their first detention of a civilian on Friday (Jun 13), part of a rare use of military force to support domestic police and coming ahead of nation...