Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Tirana, Albania’s capital, on Wednesday, October 14, in protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama over alleged widespread corruption. The demonstrations, part of the decentralised Flamingo Revolution movement,…

Indigenous Peoples’ Day was observed across the United States on Monday, October 12, with communities throughout the Midwest celebrating Native American history, culture and contributions while drawing attention to the lasting effects of colonisation, displacement and discrimination. The annual observance,…

Hatice Amacud, a special education teacher in Assenede, East Flanders, Belgium, has been dismissed after refusing to comply with a ban on visible religious symbols for public employees. The case has reignited debate over religious freedom, workplace discrimination and the…

Protests have erupted in Azerbaijan after a government-approved amendment introduced school dress-code restrictions that effectively prevent students and teachers from wearing the hijab. Approved last month, the measure does not explicitly ban the Muslim headscarf but prohibits clothing authorities consider…

South African jurist Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday. The 85-year-old former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights was recognised…

A portion of the historic Shahi Masjid in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, was removed on Monday as part of a road-widening project ahead of the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh Mela. The mosque is located near the Mahakaleshwar Temple and the Kshipra River,…

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has continued using his NFL platform to remember Pales-tinian children killed in Ga-za, despite league penalties and restrictions on personal messages displayed during games. In Week 1, Al-Shaair wore the name Hind Rajab on his…