A thousand police arrived in New Caledonia from France and streets were relatively calm after a week of unrest, the French High Commission said on Monday, but roads were blocked by protesters and the airport remained shut, stranding tourists. Watch in for more details!

New Caledonia protesters, police spar ahead of Macron visit

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French police pour in New Caledonia as protesters continue road blockade

France is beefing up its presence in New Caledonia. Police reinforcements have arrived in the archipelago. Still, French representatives have declared that parts of the territory are "out of state control". Is France losing control of its overseas territory?

Gravitas | Is France losing control over New Caledonia?

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal signed a decree on Wednesday (May 15) declaring a state of emergency in New Caledonia as violence erupted there over electoral reforms, resulting in the deaths of three indigenous Kanak youths and a Police official.

New Caledonia protest: France sends troop to diffuse unrest

YouTube blocked the access of users to videos of Hong Kong's popular protest song, days after an injunction to ban the song was approved by the court in the city.

YouTube blocked the access of users to videos of Hong Kong's popular protest song, days after an injunction to ban the song was approved by the court in the city. “Glory to Hong Kong” had emerged as the anthem song of the anti-government protests held in 2019. YouTube said that the company would comply with the removal order and access to more than 32 YouTube videos of the song would be blocked after the song was deemed to be “prohibited publications” under the injunction. Any attempts made by users to get access to YouTube videos from Hong Kong on Wednesday (May 15) stated that they were unavailable. A message appeared instead of the video, saying “This content is not available on this country domain due to a court order.” Also Read: Hong Kong appeals court backs ban on protest anthem 'Glory to Hong Kong' The court, while approving the application of the government to ban the song, agreed that it can be “weaponised” and used for inciting secession. How did YouTube react to the ban by the court? In an emailed statement, YouTube, which is owned by Alphabet Inc., said, “We are disappointed by the court’s decision but are complying with its removal order by blocking access to the listed videos for viewers in Hong Kong." “We’ll continue to consider our options for an appeal, to promote access to information,” the company stated, further adding that the concerns of human rights organisations regarding the ban's chilling effect on free expression online were shared by them. As per YouTube, the links to the 32 videos on YouTube will also now not appear on Google Search for users in Hong Kong. Co-chair of digital practice at Washington-headquartered business and policy consultancy Asia Group George Chen said that it is worth watching how Hong Kong authorities have been aggressively asking internet platforms to remove the song. Watch: UK charges three with working for Hong Kong Intelligence | Crackdown on foreign spies Chen, who was Greater China's former head of public policy at Meta, said that if the government starts asking social media platforms to remove hundreds of links every day, it will undermine the confidence of investors in Hong Kong. “That will hurt Hong Kong’s reputation as a leading financial centre because we know how important a free flow of data and information means to a financial centre,” Chen said. “So the government should be very careful and be aware of some unintended consequences that may impact its economic recovery and investors’ confidence," he added. Social media platforms, like YouTube, generally have policies for the removal of content on requests from governments. The demonstrators generally sang “Glory to Hong Kong” during massive anti-government protests in 2019. Later, the song was played mistakenly as the anthem of the city at international sporting events in place of China’s “March of the Volunteers,” which upset city officials. (With inputs from agencies)

YouTube blocks Hong Kong’s protest song after court orders to ban it in city

The Awami Action Committe (AAC) on Tuesday called off the protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) after Pakistan government accepted the charter of demands. Watch in for more details!

PoK protests: Day after $86 MN grant, PoK stir called off

Residents of the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) continues to protest against Pakistani government over heavy taxation, high inflation and electricity shortage. Violent clashes occurred between protesters and police in various parts of Muzaffarabad, the capital of PoK. Watch in for more details!

PoK Protests Day 4: PoK continues to remain on the edge

One police officer killed, over 100 injured in clashes during protest in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved a grant of 24 billion rupees ($86 million) for PoK where there have been several violent protests over inflation. Watch the story to know how the violence is still continuing.

PoK Protests: Pak PM forced to announce $86 mln for PoK

College campuses across the US are bracing for possible disruptions at graduation ceremonies this week as students contemplate staging walkouts and taking other actions as they protest against their universities' ties with firms funding the war in Gaza.

US Pro-Palestine protests: New encampments erected at US universities

A clash erupted between police and protesters in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir’s (PoK) Dadyal amid demonstrations against soaring inflation and power cuts. The skirmish in Mirpur district left multiple injured and prompted Pakistani authorities to impose a curfew.

PoK protests: Protesters march towards Muzaffarabad via Rawalkot

PoK protests | PoK PM Anwarul Haq bends after violent clashes

The Pro-Palestinian university protests have gone global. Students in France, Australia and Canada have also joined in. Will students stop the war in Gaza?

US Pro-Palestine protests: Disruptions at US graduation ceremonies

PoK protests | PoK PM Anwarul Haq: Ready to give relief

Pakistan: Massive protests in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK)

Pakistan: Enraged Pak Occupied J&K residents stage massive protests

Concerns about the rise in anti-Semitism worldwide and the response from Washington to the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7th and the resulting war in Gaza led to a dramatic increase in anti-Semitism worldwide in 2023. Updates on US national security issues in the Pacific as last year Congress called for an investigation into 100 reported incidents of Chinese Nationals attempting to enter US military bases and other sensitive sites around the world.

Gaza war echoes in US colleges | Chinese migrants & risk to US bases

Are anti-India groups exploiting the pro-Palestine protests in the U.S.? Indian Americanss have urged Rutgers University not to fulfil a demand to display flags of "occupied people," including Kashmiris, amidst protests. Who's driving this instigation, linking Kashmir to Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza?

nti-India Agenda in US Protests? Indian-Americans Warn Rutgers University Against Kashmir Flag Demand by Students

Twenty-five people were arrested on Saturday for trespassing at the University of Virginia after police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters who refused to remove tents from campus, while demonstrators at the University of Michigan chanted anti-war slogans and waved flags during commencement. Watch to know more.

US campus protests: Police arrest pro-Palestinian protests

The pro-Palestinian protests across college campuses are continuing unabated in the United States. At one of the epicenters of the protests, the Columbia University the New York police arrested over 100 professors across the campus. The University president Minouche Shafik acknowledged that many were concerned about the University's plans for its May 15th commencement.

US: So far police have arrested over 2,000 people

Chaos in US universities: Police flattened camps at UCLA, Columbia University

It is not just in the United States of America where students are staging protests demanding an immediate ceasefire. These are pro-peace students, and anti-war students and more and more of these anti-war demonstrations are popping up outside of the United States in countries as far away as Australia, Germany the United Kingdom.

After US, pro-Palestine protests erupt in Germany, UK, France

Gravitas | Pro-Palestine student protests turn global: Will students stop the war?

Pro-Palestinian protests sweeping across US colleges have spread to the UK, with students from several universities demonstrating on campus. Watch to know more

Pro-Palestine university protests spread from US to UK

Chaos ensued deep into the campus at UCLA as pro and anti-Israel protesters clashed in scenes that devolved into ‘all-out brawls’ which also saw a firework thrown into a crowd of people. Watch in for more details!

US: Police criticised for 'delayed' response to violence

US: Pro-Palestine protesters, police clash at UCLA campus

US campus chaos continues the University of California Los Angeles has become the latest flash point. Violent clashes have broken out between Pro-Palestinian and counter groups. There is a massive police presence currently at the campus trying to disperse protesters who remain defiant.

US Pro-Palestine protests: Police's response at UCLA under scrutiny

The campus chaos in the US is escalating, dozens of demonstrators took over a building at Columbia University in New York. Moreover, New York Police Department personnels entered Hamilton hall and arrested several student protesters.

US: Police raid occupied Columbia building, NYP confirm campus cleared

University campuses in the U.S. Have become battlegrounds. Clashes are unfolding between protesters, counter-protesters and the police.

Gravitas | Shocking videos of violence against Palestine supporters in US Universities

US: Police breach occupied Columbia building as students escalate protests

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