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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
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 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
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.
19 dead after stampede at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal
At least 19 people have been killed in a stampede caused by crowd pressure at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, in India’s West Bengal. At least 25 others were injured. They were rescued and taken to hospital.
Cost-of-living protests bring hundreds of thousands onto streets in 4 European countries
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across France to protest rising living costs and the decline of public services. On Saturday (17 October), the demonstrations turned violent in several cities, with arson and looting. It was one of the most turbulent days France has seen in decades. Smaller protests were held in Belgium, Italy and Portugal on the same day.
12 killed as truck runs over devotees near temple in central India
A runaway truck ploughed into devotees in front of the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, in India’s Madhya Pradesh state, killing 12 people.
Arrest warrant against Dhruv Rathee in case from eight years ago
A court of Delhi has issued an arrest warrant against popular YouTuber of India Dhruv Rathee in a defamation case of 2018.
I make breakfast and wash dishes in the morning: Japan’s Prime Minister
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has said that being a woman means she has to spend three to four more hours on daily tasks than her male predecessors. NBC News reported the remarks on Friday (October 16).
Over 4,500 Child Migrants Die Globally in 10 Years: IOM
More than four and a half thousand children have tragically died over the past decade while attempting to migrate through risky channels in search of a better life and security.