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Youth protest movement spreads to Italy
Youth protest movement spreads to Italy
International

Youth protest movement spreads to Italy

Massive protests that have been shaking France for a month are spreading across the continent and threatening to destabilize other governments, beyond that of Emmanuel Macron. This weekend, Italy also experienced mobilizations that, in some cases, turned into violent riots and clashes between protesters and the police. The problems were concentrated mainly in Milan, where the police arrested 271 people between Saturday and Sunday, the vast majority of them minors.

One in every three adults in Pakistan suffering from mental health problems
One in every three adults in Pakistan suffering from mental health problems
International

One in every three adults in Pakistan suffering from mental health problems

Nearly one in every three adults in Pakistan is suffering from some form of mental or behavioural problem. This information has come out in the country’s first national-level mental health survey. According to researchers, mental health is now one of the biggest challenges to public health in Pakistan.

France moves to impose curfews to contain violence
France moves to impose curfews to contain violence
International

France moves to impose curfews to contain violence

The French government is preparing to impose curfews in several areas to contain violence that erupted during protests over the rising cost of living and deteriorating conditions in educational institutions. The unrest has seen shops vandalised and looted and public buildings set ablaze in several cities. The government is also considering tougher measures if necessary.

Oil prices fall after Trump eases Russia sanctions
Oil prices fall after Trump eases Russia sanctions
International

Oil prices fall after Trump eases Russia sanctions

Crude oil prices have dropped in international markets after the United States backed away from plans to impose fresh sanctions on Russia. Oil showed a downward trend at the start of trading in Asian markets on Monday (October 19).

France turns battlefield with fire-looting-clashes, arrests crossed 1,200
France turns battlefield with fire-looting-clashes, arrests crossed 1,200
International

France turns battlefield with fire-looting-clashes, arrests crossed 1,200

France has become turbulent with intense protests centering on the increase in the cost of living and the crisis of secondary schools. The protests in various cities of the country on Saturday turned into violence at one stage. In the language of the government, about five and a half lakh people took to the streets on the day of extensive deterioration of violence. The police have arrested at least 1,200 people on the allegation of being involved in the violence. British media BBC has informed this news.

UAE to resume funding anti-Houthi forces in Yemen as Saudi Arabia pledges support
UAE to resume funding anti-Houthi forces in Yemen as Saudi Arabia pledges support
International

UAE to resume funding anti-Houthi forces in Yemen as Saudi Arabia pledges support

United Arab Emirates is preparing to re-engage in efforts to counter the Houthi rebels in Yemen, agreeing to resume funding anti-Houthi forces operating in the country’s south. In return, Saudi Arabia has pledged air support for their military operations, according to sources cited by British newspaper The Guardian.

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