In a move to quell nearly two weeks of anti-government protests in Ecuador the government has announced to cut fuel prices by 10 cents a gallon. Fuel prices had sparked weeks of demonstrations in Ecuador.

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Abortion clinics become epicentre of protests in the United States. 'My body My Choice' protests have erupted in the country after SC's ruling. Polls have suggested that two-third of Americans wanted Roe v Wade.

Pro-abortion protests break out across US: Abortion pills come under the lens

A small group of members from anti-poverty organization Oxfam posed a small but creative protest in Munich on Saturday a day before the G7 summit begins in Germany. The protesters demand global equality and want the leaders to do more.

Anti-poverty group stages protest in Munich a day before G7 summit

After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, making abortion illegal in most US states, people from across the world are criticising it. Several celebrities including Taylor Swift, Mark Ruffalo reacted to the ruling.

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Indigenous-led protests continue in Ecuador on 11th day. Protesters are demanding cut in rising food and fuel prices. As per reports, 3 people died due to anti-government protests.

Quito: Death toll of anti-government protests rise to 3

Sri Lanka continues to reel under unprecedented economic crisis. Amid the turmoil, Indian delegation is going to visit Sri Lanka today and are expected to meet Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Indian delegates to meet Sri Lankan PM & President to assess crisis

Sri Lanka continues to reel under the unprecedented economic crisis. Amid the turmoil, the Indian delegation has arrived in Colombo. During the 3 hours of visit, the Indian delegate will hold talks for additional support from India.

Indian delegation led by CEA Nageswaran in Sri Lanka to hold talks on additional aid

Sri Lanka continues to reel under unprecedented economic crisis. Amid the turmoil, Indian delegation arrived in Sri Lanka and expected to hold bilateral discussions with Sri Lankan authorities.

Indian officials to hold talks on additional aid in Sri Lanka

It's been more than two months and the situation is not getting any better in Sri Lanka. The shortages persist and the reserves are running out, Sri Lanka has been forced to turn to the IMF once again.

No end to turmoil in Sri Lanka: Shortages persist, protests continue

In the United States, Anti-abortion and abortion-rights protesters have gathered in front of the Supreme Court as the court is set to give a verdict on abortion laws.

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Indigenous protester died in clashes with security forces as violent protests erupted on the streets of Ecuador's capital Quito. The incident took place during the ninth day of demonstrations against the Ecuadorian government.

Ecuador Protest: Violence escalates in Capital Quito against government's economic policies

Amid high inflation and economic crisis, PTI supporters staged nationwide protests in Pakistan. Former PM Imran Khan warned of more price hikes.

Pakistan: PTI supporters stage nationwide protests as Former PM Imran Khan warns of more price hikes

Protests broke out across India due to new military recruitment scheme. The railways have suffered massive losses during the protests and at least one person has also died due due to the violence.

The Agnipath scheme: Railways suffer massive losses during protests

Sri Lanka is battling its worst economic crisis since independence. There is a surge in violence in Sri Lanka due to fuel shortage. The island nation has deployed army to guard fuel stations.

Sri Lanka: Surge in violence as fuel shortage intensifies

India's new military recruitment scheme to hire soldiers for short tenures in armed forces prompted for security tightening across India after violent protests erupted in different parts of the country.

Military recruitment protest: Indian government announces 3 years' age relaxation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar chaired a parliamentary consultative committee meeting on Sri Lanka's situation. On another side, Sri Lanka's central bank governor said that the country could have averted the crisis if it had gone to the International monetary fund sooner.

Sri Lanka's economic meltdown continues to worsen

In Ecuador, massive clashes broke out in several cities after police detained the leader of the country's largest indigenous organization. He was arrested after demonstrators across Ecuador blocked roads in protest against fuel prices and economic policies.

Violent protests erupt in Ecuador against govt's economic policies

In Sri Lanka, the government is toiling hard to pull the country out of the energy crisis and in the latest measure the cabinet has approved a proposal to declare Friday as holiday for public sector employees.

Sri Lanka declares Friday a holiday for the public sector as it approves a 4-day work week

Thousands of environmental activists marched in El Salvador demanding an efficient environmental policy in the face of projects that threaten environmental stability

Thousands march in El Salvador demanding better environmental policies

Sri Lanka is going through a severe economic crisis. Watch this ground report from Sri Lanka's capital. There is a livelihood crisis for tuk-tuk drivers.

Ground report from Sri Lanka's capital: Livelihood crisis for tuk-tuk drivers

Chinese government does not regret killing people in Tiananmen square massacre. 33 years on, and China is yet to release the massacre's official death toll. Tiananmen protests were primarily student-led demonstrations against Nepotism, Corruption in China.

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Hundreds of people gathered in Taipei to to mark Tiananmen anniversary. Hong Kong authorities have detained multiple people as they all gathered to mark 33rd anniversary of the Tiananmen massacre.

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Sri Lankan PM has warned of job losses amid the ongoing economic crisis. Meanwhile, India has sent more assistance to the island nation.

Sri Lankan PM warns of job losses amid the ongoing economic crisis

Thousands of people protested outside the congress in Argentina against femicide. They said that justice is slow and patriarchal while remembering the victims.

Argentina protests against femicide: 'Justice is slow and patriarchal'

Sri Lanka seeks to secure around $5 billion in funding this year to cover repayments for fuel imports and other items bought through credit lines, and another $1 billion to bolster its foreign reserves. Out of these they seek $3 Billion from the IMF.

Sri Lanka Economic Crisis: Colombo seeks to secure $3 Billion from the IMF

Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe asked his country's protesting youth to join the government in an effort to defuse tensions. Will his offer placate the protesters? How close is Colombo to an IMF bail-out? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Sri Lanka PM asks protesters to join the government

Sri Lanka is reeling under a severe economic crisis. Acute fuel & food shortage has gripped the island nation amid the worst economic crisis since its independence.

Sri Lanka: Acute fuel & food shortage grips the island nation amid worst economic crisis

There seems to be no end to government's woes as economic crisis hit Sri Lanka continues to witness massive protests against country's top leadership upping voice against the incumbent government. Amid protests in the Island nation, PM Ranil Wickremesinghe that his government is working on amending the constitution and cabinet accountable to parliament

Sri Lanka Economic crisis: PM Ranil Wickremesinghe proposes 'accountable' cabinet

It has been 50 days since the protests first began in front of the Presidential secretariat at Galle Face greens, an oceanside urban park in Colombo raising the slogan ‘Gota Go Gama.’

To mark the 50th day of the protest a march from Liberty Junction in Kollupitiya to Galle Face started at 2 pm. As per the police, the government has issued an order barring the entry of&nbsp;protesters on several roads and state institutions in the fort area.

People from all walks of life including doctors, and lawyers&nbsp;among others&nbsp;gathered at Galle Face to join the protest.

Sri Lankan protesters have been&nbsp;demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the Rajapaksa administration amid deepening economic crisis in the country. Earlier this month Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa had resigned amid mass protests.

Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis with the country’s inflation rate reaching 33.8 per cent&nbsp;in April 2022, while it still awaits funding from the International Monetary Fund. Till then Sri Lanka intends to depend more upon India’s help, with India having provided aid close to $3 billion to Sri Lanka since the crisis began.

The protests have been going on 24/7 since it began on April 9, despite bad weather conditions. On May 9, the protests turned violent after government supporters attacked peaceful-anti government protestors&nbsp;resulting in human rights violations by the government.

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It has been 50 days since the protests first began in front of the Presidential secretariat at Galle Face greens, an oceanside urban park in Colombo raising the slogan ‘Gota Go Gama.

It has been 50 days since the protests first began in front of the Presidential secretariat at Galle Face greens, an oceanside urban park in Colombo raising the slogan ‘Gota Go Gama.’ To mark the 50th day of the protest a march from Liberty Junction in Kollupitiya to Galle Face started at 2 pm. As per the police, the government has issued an order barring the entry of protesters on several roads and state institutions in the fort area. People from all walks of life including doctors, and lawyers among others gathered at Galle Face to join the protest. Sri Lankan protesters have been demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the Rajapaksa administration amid deepening economic crisis in the country. Earlier this month Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa had resigned amid mass protests. Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis with the country’s inflation rate reaching 33.8 per cent in April 2022, while it still awaits funding from the International Monetary Fund. Till then Sri Lanka intends to depend more upon India’s help, with India having provided aid close to $3 billion to Sri Lanka since the crisis began. The protests have been going on 24/7 since it began on April 9, despite bad weather conditions. On May 9, the protests turned violent after government supporters attacked peaceful-anti government protestors resulting in human rights violations by the government. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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From grains to cooking oil, the price of basic staples is skyrocketing around the world. The reason for this is the war in Ukraine and the droughts fueled by climate change. Surging food prices are fueling protests across the world. WION tells you more in this report.

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