Protests erupted in Lahore after a police crackdown in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) triggered widespread outrage. Student groups, labour organizations, and progressive activists gathered outside the Lahore Press Club to condemn the violence and express solidarity with activists in the region. Demonstrators raised slogans against the ongoing crackdown and demanded that the Pakistani government initiate dialogue with representatives from Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Protesters also voiced support for the Joint Awami Action Committee, which has reportedly been banned by the Pakistani authorities.

POK Unrest Deepens | Protesters Rally In Lahore Against Police Violence

Reactions continue to pour in after the 37-day Jantar Mantar protest officially ended. Activist Sonam Wangchuk described the development as a "victory of democracy," praising India's youth for their peaceful movement. Political leaders across party lines also responded to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, while attention now shifts to Parliament, education reforms, and the government's next steps.

Wangchuk hails 'Victory of Democracy' as CJP ends historic Jantar Mantar protest 

Following the end of the Jantar Mantar protest, Sonam Wangchuk congratulated India's youth and CJP volunteers for maintaining peace throughout the movement. Calling it a victory for democracy, he urged protesters to remain humble in victory and emphasized that one minister's resignation alone cannot transform the nation. Wangchuk appealed for comprehensive education reforms, better governance, accountability, anti-corruption measures, and democratic reforms, while also raising concerns about Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, and environmental protection.

Sonam Wangchuk's powerful message after protest victory | Democracy, peace & education reforms

Opposition leaders have reacted strongly to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling it a major victory for students, democracy, and public accountability. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the development sends a message that people can bring change by standing together, while other opposition leaders welcomed the resignation and called for comprehensive education reforms. The political debate now

Opposition hails Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as victory for students and democracy

Bangladesh is entering another major political transition as President Mohammad Shahabuddin prepares to resign before completing his five-year term. According to official sources, Shahabuddin's resignation comes amid increasing political pressure linked to his long association with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, whose Awami League government was removed during the 2024 student-led uprising. The move also comes as Sheikh Hasina has announced plans to return to Bangladesh later this year after being convicted by the country's war crimes tribunal—a verdict she strongly denies.

Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahabuddin resigns | political shake-up ahead of Hasina's return

Austria has officially transformed Adolf Hitler's birthplace into a police station in a landmark effort to prevent the historic building from becoming a pilgrimage site for neo-Nazis. After years of political debate, legal battles, and public controversy, the government completed the €23 million project in Braunau am Inn, replacing the building's dark legacy with a symbol of democracy, law, and public security.

The former birthplace of Hitler has now become a district police headquarters, while the memorial stone reading "Never Again Fascism" remains outside the building. Authorities say the move is intended to strip the property of its symbolic value for extremist groups. However, Holocaust survivor organizations remain divided, arguing that the building should instead have served as a permanent educational memorial.

Austria converts Hitler's birthplace into police station | Nazi legacy erased? | Wion 

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, a growing number of Americans are questioning the future of their democracy. Surveys suggest that nearly two-thirds of respondents believe the country's democratic system is at risk of failing, reflecting concerns over political polarization, institutional trust and governance.


Americans Answer Questions on State of Democracy and Future of the Country 

Donald Trump's influence is increasingly becoming a talking point in Brazil's presidential race, as candidates and voters debate the impact of global political trends on the country's future. With Brazil preparing for a closely watched election, Trump's policies, rhetoric, and international profile are shaping conversations around leadership, conservatism, and governance. This report examines how the U.S. president's shadow is being felt in Brazil's political landscape and what it could mean for the election outcome.

Donald Trump Emerges As A Factor In Brazil's Presidential Race 

Armenian voters have backed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, reinforcing the country's apparent shift toward closer ties with Europe. The outcome has drawn criticism from Moscow and intensified debate over Armenia's geopolitical future. This episode explores the election results, regional reactions, and the strategic implications for the South Caucasus.

Armenia Votes For Pro-EU Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Moscow Cries Foul 

Turkish riot police ​fired tear gas and forced their way into the main opposition party's headquarters to evict its ousted leadership on ‌Sunday, fuelling a crisis at the heart of Turkey's democracy.
Clouds of tear gas billowed within the Republican People's Party (CHP) building while those inside shouted and threw objects at the entrance as police broke through a makeshift barricade. There were no reports of injuries during the intervention.

Turkey Protests Erupt Over Opposition Leadership

A groundbreaking study challenges the idea that democracy began only in ancient Greece. Researchers led by Gary Feinman suggest that early forms of shared governance existed in ancient cities like Mohenjo-daro and Teotihuacan. By studying urban design and public spaces, the research shows how power may have been more distributed in these societies, long before Athens coined the term democracy. The findings reshape how we understand the origins of political systems and highlight that democratic ideas may have evolved across multiple civilisations.


Democracy Was Born in Indus Valley & Mexico & Not in Greece, Study Finds 

At WION World Pulse, speakers examined the risks associated with “disruptive diplomacy” and its impact on global stability. The discussion focused on how shifting diplomatic approaches could strain alliances, disrupt negotiations, and reshape international relations.

WION World Pulse: what are the risks of disruptive diplomacy? 

WION World Pulse: What are the risks of disruptive diplomacy?

Bangladesh has launched its first-ever election lab at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology in a move aimed at enriching the country’s democratic process.

The initiative is designed to advance research on voter behavior, electoral systems, data transparency, and polling methodologies. Officials say the lab will serve as a hub for academic study and policy innovation in election management.

The launch marks a significant step toward strengthening institutional capacity and modernizing Bangladesh’s democratic framework.

Bangladesh Launches First Election Lab at Shahjalal University to Strengthen Democracy

Hong Kong’s High Court on Thursday began hearing the landmark national security trial of three former leaders of a now disbanded group that organized annual vigils marking Beijing’s 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy protesters.


Trial For Tiananmen Square Underway; Activists Charged with 'Anti-China' Vigil

Polls have opened in Myanmar for the third and final round of a controversial general election, with a military-backed party on course for a landslide win amid a raging civil war.


Myanmar Elections End Amid Ongiong War; Junta-backed Party Set to Win

Myanmar will hold the first phase of a general election on Sunday, its first vote in five years and an exercise that critics say will neither restore the country’s fragile democracy undone by a 2021 army takeover, nor end a devastating civil war triggered by the nation’s harsh military rule.

Myanmar Elections: Polls Underway After Five Years Of Civil War

Myanmar's junta is set to preside over voting starting Sunday (December 28, 2025), touting heavily restricted polls as a return to democracy five years after it ousted the last elected government, triggering civil war.


Myanmar Gears Up for Elections as Civil War Rages on

A recent survey reveals that 7 out of 10 South Africans distrust their leaders and are dissatisfied with how democracy functions in the country. The findings highlight concerns over governance and public confidence. 

South Africans Lose Trust In Leaders, Democracy Survey Reveals

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was taken into federal police custody on Saturday (November 22, 2025), his lawyer told Reuters, ending months of house arrest as he appealed a Supreme Court conviction for attacks on Brazil’s democracy.


Brazil's Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro Arrested, Flight-Risk Alert Triggers Detention

World | South Asia | Afghanistan: Akhundzada also criticised the West, saying ‘non-believers’ had united against Muslims and that the U.S. and others were united in their hostility toward Islam, citing the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Democracy dead and sharia in effect, we don’t need Western laws: Taliban leader Akhundzada

22 Elections were held in African countries, spanning Presidential, legislative, and local levels. These elections showcased a mixture of continuity, change, and the complexities of governance in the region. Watch in for more details!

Elections Were A Test For Democracy, Institutional Capacity

Hundreds of Syrians protested in central Damascus calling for democracy and women’s rights, more than a week after an opposition coalition ousted President Bashar al-Assad. Watch this report for more details!

Syria: Two Weeks After Assad's Fall, Hundreds Protest For Democracy

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