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NPP MP Kanthasamy Prabhu criticises Tamil parties over Batticaloa grazing land protests

November 6·1 source

Speaking in Parliament on 4 Nov 2026, National People's Power Batticaloa District MP Kanthasamy Prabhu accused Tamil national parties of staging political drama over the Mayilathamadu and Madhavanai grazing land issue. Prabhu questioned why these parties failed to resolve the long-standing problem when they unconditionally supported the previous good governance government, held Provincial Council ministries, and R. Sampanthan was Opposition Leader. He stated that under the current government, the President instructed relevant authorities to release grazing lands in the area during a Batticaloa District Coordination Committee meeting. Prabhu also criticised the Bicycle party for not giving its 2020 parliamentary bonus seat to the Eastern Province, adding that a recent protest against the Government Agent featured politicians rather than farmers.

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French trade unions stage nationwide strikes and protests over rising cost of living

November 6·1 source

On 5 November, France’s five main trade unions under 'L'intersyndicale' held a nationwide strike and demonstrations demanding salary increases to cope with the cost of living and the protection of public services. Officials estimated that between 500,000 and 700,000 people would participate across more than 250 planned protest actions, including tens of thousands in Paris alone. Disruptions were expected in schools, hospitals, and public transport. Workers were asked to halt oil refinery production, while disruptions at nuclear power plants forced France to import more electricity from abroad than it produced. The protests, which began in September with high school students, have expanded to include workers and the 'Yellow Vest' movement. French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez deployed 70,000 security forces, warning that violence would face a very firm response.

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Bangladesh garment workers clash with police during protests demanding minimum wage increase

November 5·4 sources

Bangladesh garment workers staged days of protests demanding an increase in their minimum monthly wage to 30,000 Taka, shutting down hundreds of factories across Dhaka and nearby industrial hubs. Thinakaran reported the current monthly wage is 12,500 Taka, while Daily News stated workers take home around 13,000 Taka. Demonstrators blocked roads, set vehicles on fire, and threw stones, while police fired tear gas, sound grenades, and water cannons. Daily News reported at least 29 arrests, whereas Dinamina reported over 100. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held an emergency meeting, and the government established a board to review wages in the sector, which employs four million people.

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Opposition protests in Parliament on 3 November over blocked no-confidence motion against Speaker

November 4·12 sources

Opposition MPs staged a protest in Parliament on 3 November 2026 after Deputy Speaker Rizvie Salih refused immediate permission to raise privilege issues over a blocked no-confidence motion against Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa argued that rejecting the motion—signed by 44 MPs containing 50 charges—violated parliamentary privileges and democratic rights. MP Dayasiri Jayasekara noted that the motion had been set aside on sub judice grounds. Salih said five privilege questions arrived after 9:00 a.m. and required examination. However, The Morning reported that Jayasekara and MP Mujibur Rahman disputed this, stating they had submitted theirs before 9:00 a.m. Opposition MPs displayed placards and chanted slogans in the chamber, while Dinamina reported that parliamentary staff prevented several opposition members from attempting to take the Mace.

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Nalinda Jayatissa says government ready to debate motion against Speaker if properly submitted

November 4·5 sources

Speaking in Parliament on 3 November 2026, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government is ready to debate and defeat the opposition's no-confidence motion against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne if submitted under Standing Orders. Jayatissa said the motion was rejected because it contained sub judice matters currently under judicial inquiry, asserting that the opposition failed to seek qualified legal advice. He alleged the opposition protested to disrupt a resolution appointing a Parliamentary Select Committee to investigate the Black July incidents. Outlets differed on his title, with Thinakaran naming him Leader of the House, while others reported him as Chief Government Whip.

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German youth-led cost-of-living protests turned violent across several cities on Saturday

November 3·6 sources

Tens of thousands of youth demonstrated across German cities on Saturday (31) against high living costs, school underfunding, spending cuts, and compulsory military service. The rallies were organised by the campaign group Gen Z regelt. Largely peaceful daytime rallies turned violent at night in Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne, and Hamburg. Rioters looted shops, burned barricades, and threw stones, fireworks, and petrol bombs at emergency services, prompting police to use water cannons. In Frankfurt, police closed a central shopping street and made arrests after shop windows were smashed and weapons stolen from a gun shop. Hesse Interior Minister Roman Poseck stated that approximately 100 left-wing extremists had infiltrated the demonstration. Authorities in Frankfurt, Munich, and Berlin reported about 18,000 protesters, whereas organisers expected over 170,000—or 182,000 according to Thinakaran. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt demanded harsh punishments for rioters and looters.

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Farmers protest in Batticaloa demanding release of Mayilathamadu–Madhavanai grazing land

November 3·2 sources

Farmers and livestock breeders protested outside the Batticaloa District Secretariat on 2 November 2026, demanding the release of traditional grazing lands in Mayilathamadu–Madhavanai. The demonstrators condemned persistent encroachments, livestock killings, and violence. Farmers state they traditionally used 7,700 acres, but the Mahaweli Authority and Forest Conservation Department claim 4,000 acres. Despite President Anura Kumara Dissanayake ordering the release of 1,570 acres on 20 May 2026, farmers say the directive remains unimplemented. Farmers' Association President Seethathambi Nimalan said pastures were given to illegal cultivators, forcing cattle into forests. Protesters reported that over 200 families had moved onto the land, while farmers faced abductions and shootings. The District Government Agent met five protest representatives, pledging action toward a solution. Meanwhile, police issued court injunctions against ten participants, including a Batticaloa Tamil Arasu Katchi parliamentarian.

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Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeywickrama says international community surprised by Sri Lanka's economic recovery

November 3·1 source

Deputy Minister of Industry and Enterprise Development Chathuranga Abeywickrama stated that the government has rescued Sri Lanka from economic bankruptcy and ensured social welfare. Speaking at an awards ceremony in Kandy, Abeywickrama said international nations are closely observing the country and are surprised by how it recovered amid severe challenges. He added that the government is impartially establishing law and justice, while organized groups stage protests against new welfare laws and regulations.

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Central Bank governor says essential economic policies must be implemented despite public opposition

November 2·6 sources

Speaking at the University of Kelaniya on 1 November, Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said essential economic policies must be implemented regardless of whether the public supports them. Weerasinghe warned that avoiding necessary policies based on public opinion could cause serious harm to the country. He noted that the Central Bank had already enforced strict measures and would not hesitate to introduce further necessary decisions. Acknowledging that required tax increases could trigger protests and social instability, he stated that the government has a responsibility to clearly explain the economic impacts of tax adjustments to the public. Weerasinghe added that timely implementation of unpopular but vital decisions had maintained relative economic stability amidst Sri Lanka's recent political and economic crises.

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French police clash with protesters following mass nationwide demonstrations on 24 October

October 26·5 sources

Hundreds of thousands protested across France on Saturday, 24 October over rising living costs and poor school conditions. The Interior Ministry estimated nationwide turnout at 410,000, while trade unions placed it at about 800,000. Late clashes followed largely peaceful marches, prompting 70,000 deployed police to fire tear gas and water cannon in Paris, Marseille, and Bordeaux. Twenty-four Paris metro stations and major cultural venues closed. Daily Mirror reported nearly 1,000 arrests on Saturday, while Daily News and Aruna reported over 1,000. Aruna added that total protest-related arrests have exceeded 6,000. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 500 rioters joined the marches. President Emmanuel Macron had decreed that only union-organised protests were permitted, and fast-track courts have recently jailed hundreds.

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Flávio Bolsonaro rejects Brazil presidential election defeat and seeks annulment

October 26·2 sources

Right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro refused to accept defeat in Brazil's presidential election on 25 October, after left-wing leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured a historic fourth term. Bolsonaro announced plans to petition for an annulment, questioning a Supreme Court judge's decision to extend voting hours by two hours over alleged voter transportation irregularities. Analysts stated the challenge is unlikely to succeed, as Bolsonaro trailed Lula by over four million votes and his own campaign had also sought extended voting hours following heavy rain. Observers warned the rejection could spark protests. Bolsonaro's father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, was previously sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting a coup following the 2022 election.

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France to deploy military and strengthen security ahead of planned weekend protests

October 22·2 sources

The French government announced it will deploy military forces alongside police for upcoming Saturday protests, admitting its response to violent unrest the previous weekend was unsuccessful. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu confirmed an enormous security operation. Night curfews were imposed across several cities, including Paris, bringing relative calm. The government announced indefinite curfews, while police reported that certain local curfews targeting individuals under 18 were extended earlier in the week. The unrest, triggered by student protests over living costs and educational issues, saw over 3,000 shops looted in Paris, Marseille, and Lille, along with burned government buildings and vehicles. The government blamed far-left groups for the unrest. In response, left-wing opponents blamed economic decline and dwindling public services, while right-wing leader Marine Le Pen cited a serious breakdown in state governance.

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Macron rejects Interior Minister Nunez's resignation after France riots

October 20·2 sources

French President Emmanuel Macron has declined Interior Minister Laurent Nunez's offer to resign following weekend riots across France, the Elysee presidential office said Monday. Macron said Nunez should stay to maintain the chain of command in the police and security forces, and asked him to develop new methods to deal with looters and improve street safety. The interior minister had submitted his resignation, saying police lacked the ability to act proactively. Protests began last month with students demanding better school facilities and grew into a wider movement against rising living costs and poor public services. Over 500,000 people joined peaceful demonstrations Saturday, but violence erupted when masked rioters infiltrated. Around 1,500 shops were looted, about 1,000 police officers were injured, and more than 2,300 people arrested. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu held an emergency cabinet meeting. The riots come six months before France's presidential election.

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France arrests 1,200 as cost-of-living protests turn violent

October 19·4 sources

Protests over the rising cost of living and education funding turned violent across France on Saturday, with looting, arson, and clashes with police. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 110,000 protested in Paris and 550,000 nationwide; the CGT union estimated nearly 800,000. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said 1,200 people were arrested and 150 police officers injured. Looters hit stores including SFR, Franprix, and Monoprix in Paris; buildings in Limoges and Lyon were set on fire. Lecornu blamed far-left groups and criminals, while President Macron vowed prosecution. The unrest comes months before the presidential election.

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Pakistan declares emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, arrests chief minister

October 14·2 sources

Pakistan's central government declared a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which is governed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, took the action after accusing the provincial government of deliberately withdrawing from the fight against terrorism. President Asif Ali Zardari approved the cabinet's recommendations. Shortly after the announcement, provincial Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, who led a protest march demanding Khan's release, was arrested along with several other PTI leaders, according to PTI MP Junaid Akbar. The emergency was imposed under two security-related constitutional articles, allowing the central government to take over provincial functions. The army has been deployed to support civil administration. Amnesty International condemned the emergency rule, the transfer of control to the governor, and the arrests, urging the government to respect human rights and avoid using the military for normal duties. The province has been under PTI administration since the party won a two-thirds majority in the 2024 elections.

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ICC fines West Indies players Powell and Rutherford for misconduct

October 14·1 source

The ICC has fined West Indies cricketers Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford for breaching the Code of Conduct during the third T20 against India in Indore on Sunday. Powell was dismissed in the 6th over by Mayank Yadav and, in frustration, hit the ball with his bat. Rutherford protested aggressively in the 13th over when the umpire did not call a wide. Both players received one demerit point each and were warned. India won the match by 14 runs, taking a 2–1 lead in the five-match series.

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People's Power to be Mobilized to Defeat 22A

September 18·1 source

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution could lead Sri Lanka towards dictatorial and one-party rule, urging "people's power" to oppose it due to its impact on the separation of powers. His party, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), is organizing a peaceful protest at Polduwa Junction on the upcoming 24th, for which he briefed lawyers, former military personnel, and Ayurvedic doctors. A key aspect of the 22nd Amendment Bill proposes to increase the retirement age of Supreme Court judges from 65 to 67 and Court of Appeal judges from 63 to 65. Premadasa highlighted that these changes, affecting people's sovereignty, necessitate not only a two-thirds parliamentary majority but also a referendum, with arguments already presented in court concerning their impact on judicial independence.

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Arjuna MP on the Anuradhapura Stage and the Chavakacheri Protest!

September 14·1 source

Recent political developments in Sri Lanka, including MP Dr. Arjuna's speech in Anuradhapura and a protest in Chavakacheri, Jaffna, both on the same day, are raising questions about Tamil politics. Dr. Arjuna, a Tamil from the North, predicted Namal Rajapaksa would be president in 2029 and declared Mahinda Rajapaksa the "only true leader," drawing criticism for allegedly using Tamil identity for the Rajapaksa family's resurgence. The Chavakacheri protest, stemming from Tamil people's economic and administrative dissatisfaction with the new government, is interpreted by analysts as a planned political strategy. They suggest Arjuna's speech aims to consolidate Sinhala Buddhist votes by implying Tamil acceptance of Namal, while the Jaffna protest highlights a lack of Tamil support for the current government, leading to fears that Tamil people are being used as pawns.

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