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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicPro-democracy protests

Topic: Pro-democracy protests

‘Abuse’ by UK troops in Kenya, the new ‘surprise’ Dutch PM & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the last week.

34 years since Tiananmen Square: Hong Kong detains scores, Taiwan commemorates massacre

As many as 6,000 policemen deployed at the site where residents of Hong Kong have been uniting on the anniversary of the massacre for years. Four arrested for "seditious intent".

‘Blacklisted’ — Family fights to meet China democracy activist in jail for 20 years

Wang Bingzhang, convicted on charges of terrorism in a closed trial, has been living in solitary confinement for the past two decades without access to the internet or a telephone.

Buoyed by support, Thailand’s pro-democracy protesters plan to expand demands

In a country where criticising monarchy has been taboo, youth-led groups are saying the heart of the issue is liberty & equality, and will call for more changes in governance.

Here’s what could happen after historic protests in Thailand

The military & royal elite, who have long held power in Thailand, must decide whether to meet some or all protest demands, or take aggressive steps to shut down demonstrations.

Thailand’s anti-monarchy protests ignore ban, expand beyond capital Bangkok

The protestors are calling for the resignation of PM Prayuth Chan-Ocha’s government and a rewriting of the constitution of Thailand.

China defends crackdown on student protests in Tiananmen Square as ‘fully correct’

In an attempt to quell demonstrations against ruling Communist Party, hundreds of pro-democracy protesters were killed on 4 June, 1989 in Tiananmen Square.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.