Gitanjali Angmo, the wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk, says she feels “almost under house arrest” as authorities push what she calls baseless narratives against her husband. Wangchuk, a leading voice in Ladakh’s statehood movement, was detained under the National Security Act for allegedly inciting protests that turned violent. He has been shifted to a jail in Rajasthan.

‘Witch-hunt’: Wangchuk’s wife denies all allegations

In the global commerce landscape, the intersection of business and geopolitics often yields unexpected challenges. Recently, West Asia witnessed a surge in consumer activism, with citizens expressing discontent through targeted boycotts against global brands perceived to have affiliations with the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Navigating geopolitical minefields: Insights for brands in an era of activism

Climate activists target jets, yachts and golf in a string of global protests against luxury.

'Ultra wealthy' emissions under scanner

A video that has now gone viral, shows another climate activist opting for an unconventional form of protest as he glued himself to a table of a Dutch television show late Tuesday.

Watch: Climate activist glues himself to table on a Dutch talk show

Leading thousands of protest marchers through central Sydney and joining a landmark class action lawsuit aren’t the usual activities for most 14-year-olds. But Australian student Izzy Raj-Seppings has abandoned more frivolous extracurricular activities in favour of stepping up pressure on the country`s leadership to battle climate change.

'Australia's Greta Thunberg' steps up climate change activism

An 18-year-old London man was charged with conspiracy to murder in connection with the shooting of Black Lives Matter activist Sasha Johnson, who remained hospitalised in critical condition, British police said on Friday.

London man charged in shooting of Black Lives Matter activist

'Blood-soaked' naked activists protest against meat consumption in Spain

Art is no longer a means of entertainment. The unique blend of craft and activism speaks volumes about the real issues that the world is facing. "Craftivists" (craft embedded with activism) all over the world are directing their ingenuity on the fight against coronavirus.

A Colombian 'craftivist' is making bold statements with clay amid coronavirus

Defenders of land and environment have been facing wrath from mega-companies and governments for long, but now they may also be facing persecution. Over the last year, a record number of activists were killed for seeking land and environment protection.

Four environmental activists were killed every week in 2019 across the globe

The EU on Wednesday urged China to free hundreds of lawyers and rights activists, on the fifth anniversary of a major crackdown. As relations with Beijing become increasingly complex, Brussels pledged to highlight the "deteriorating situation of civil and political rights in China" including the case of a professor detained after criticising President Xi Jinping over the coronavirus pandemic.

EU urges China to free activists on crackdown anniversary

China today enforced its controversial national security law in Hong Kong, a law that will essentially hammer the principle of “one country, two systems” guaranteed to the city of Hong Kong as part of its handover process to China.

China attacks 'One country, Two systems' by enforcing new law in Hong Kong, international ire follows

European Commission head Ursula Von Der Leyen today said that the European Union intends to mobilise 100 billion euros worth of investment in a bid to make the union's economies more environmentally friendly.

New climate pact is EU's 'man on the moon moment': Chief executive

Actress and activist Jane Fonda accepted the BAFTA Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award while getting arrested for protesting against climate change. The award honours people for excellence and longlasting influence in films.

Jane Fonda accepts BAFTA award while getting arrested for climate change protest

India is celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of legendary freedom movement leader and 'Father of the Nation', Mahatma Gandhi, on Wednesday. 150 years ago, the world was blessed with not just a leader, but a man who changed the global political discourse single-handedly, and whose legacy continues to shape the route undertaken by major leaders and activists.

Mahatma Gandhi: The champion of non-violent activism

Since the botched coup, German authorities worry that activists from both camps will clash in the streets. Millions of Turks live in Germany

Tension ahead of pro-Erdogan rally in Germany

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