Osun Calls for Reconciliation After Election
Osun State Government urges reconciliation and warns against post-election violence, calling for peace and healing following the governorship election.2 sourcesSee all sources
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Protest news — August 23, 2026 - Page 2
Publications tagged with Protest published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 3.
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Ben-Gurion Airport Delays Enter Third Day Amid Strike
Ben-Gurion Airport continues to experience delays due to a strike by workers of the Israel Airports Authority (IAA). The strike, which began on Friday, has entered its third day. Pinchas Idan, chairman of the IAA workers' union, rejected responsibility for the shutdown in interviews with KAN News, instead blaming the airport manager for the chaos.2 sourcesSee all sources
Gatherings Restricted in Noida Ahead of Festivals and Exams
Section 144 has been imposed in Noida, covering the entire Gautam Buddh Nagar Commissionerate, till September 4. This is to prevent large gatherings during upcoming festivals like Eid and Janmashtami, as well as the NEET PG examination.2 sourcesSee all sources
Kerala MPs to Hold Hunger Strike on Onam Against Palakkad Railway Division Bifurcation
MPs from Kerala will stage a hunger strike on Onam day against the Centre's decision to bifurcate the Palakkad railway division and shift stations, including Mangaluru, to the Mysuru division. The protest will take place from 9 am to 6 pm on August 26 at the Palakkad Railway Divisional Office. Leaders argue that the move could cost the Palakkad division around Rs 600 crore in revenue and make decision-making more difficult for the northern districts of Kerala. Both UDF and LDF leaders have opposed the decision.3 sourcesSee all sources
Paper Airplanes from Gaza Spark Security Concerns
Several news outlets reported the discovery of paper airplanes in Israeli territories near the Gaza Strip. Residents and settlers expressed concern, demanding a response from the Israeli army. A military official suggested Hamas could be involved in launching the paper airplanes to test Israeli forces. The Israeli Defense Minister Katz declared paper airplanes a threat to national security.7 sourcesSee all sources
Man Killed in Taxi Stabbing Incident in Ramsgate
A man has died after being stabbed inside a taxi in Ramsgate, Kent. The attack occurred at around 4:50 AM on Sunday, with two men found with stab wounds. A 21-year-old suspect has been arrested. One victim, a 52-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the hospital, while the other, a 48-year-old man, was later released. Police have sealed off parts of Ramsgate harbour following the incident.2 sourcesSee all sourcesIsraeli Drone Strike Wounds Six in Khan Younis
At least six Palestinians have been wounded in an Israeli drone strike north of Khan Younis, according to Wafa news agency. The strike targeted a tent near the Albanian mosque. Earlier, four civilians were wounded in a separate Israeli attack in the same area.5 sourcesSee all sourcesOffenders to be Confined to 'Restriction Zones' on Release
Serious violent and sexual offenders in the UK will be confined to tightly controlled areas, known as 'restriction zones', after their release from prison. These zones, which can be as small as a few miles wide, aim to reduce the possibility of unwanted contact between offenders and their victims. The initiative, set to start in October, will use GPS-based electronic tags to monitor offenders' movements in real time. Victims will have a say in drawing up the restriction zones, and offenders who breach the conditions could be recalled to prison. The Justice Secretary, Alex Norris, stated that 'offenders should carry the consequences of their crimes, not their victims'.9 sourcesSee all sources
Indonesia Arrests 72 Over Forest Fires
Indonesian authorities have arrested 72 people suspected of starting forest fires that have caused haze to spread to Malaysia. The arrests come as the government steps up efforts to combat the annual fire season.3 sourcesSee all sourcesIsraeli Air Strikes in Gaza Kill One, Injure Two
An Israeli air strike near Gaza's Maghazi refugee camp has killed one person and injured two others. The strike comes amidst ongoing tensions in the region.5 sourcesSee all sources
Evil Soldier Mom Kills Daughter, 2, Then Gets 'Afterlife' Photo Memorial
A soldier's mother, identified as Evil, has been arrested for beating her 2-year-old daughter to death. After the child's death, the mother commissioned a twisted 'afterlife' photo memorial, which went viral on social media. The photographer who took the picture revealed that Evil had told her the child had choked on a banana.2 sourcesSee all sourcesSound Structure Collapse Injures Students at Yash's 'Toxic' Event in Hyderabad
A promotional event for Yash's movie 'Toxic' in Hyderabad turned chaotic when a large sound structure reportedly fell, injuring several students. The incident led to a case being registered against the event organizers and management of Malla Reddy Group of Institutions. Yash noticed the commotion and ensured the safety of the students before continuing with the event.5 sourcesSee all sources
Palestinian Attempts to Seize Soldier's Weapon in Binyamin
A Palestinian attempted to seize a weapon from an Israeli soldier near Raymond Square in Binyamin, resulting in the Palestinian being shot and neutralized. The incident occurred during a morning chase in the Ajaj or Ajloun area of the Jordan Valley.16 sourcesSee all sources
Putin Claims Russian Advances in Ukraine, Analysts Disagree
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Ukrainian strikes have not affected frontline progress and that Russian troops are advancing faster in all directions. However, analysts at the Institute for the Study of War contradict this, reporting that Russian advances are slow and costly, with an average pace of around 0.39 sq. km per day since January.3 sourcesSee all sourcesPalestinian Children Killed in Israeli Raids
Two Palestinian children, Wafa Ajjouri (14) and Wafa (4), were killed in separate Israeli military raids. Ajjouri died from a gunshot wound during a raid in Nablus, while the 4-year-old was killed in an air strike on a warehouse in Gaza. Six others were injured in the Gaza attack.6 sourcesSee all sources
Italian Girl Dies of Diphtheria; Parents Face Charges for Not Vaccinating
A 4-year-old girl in Italy has died of diphtheria, a disease that can be prevented by vaccination. The girl's parents, who are anti-vaxxers, have been accused of manslaughter for not vaccinating their daughter. Prosecutors are investigating the case, while the family denies that diphtheria caused the girl's death. The girl's cousin has also been diagnosed with diphtheria.4 sourcesSee all sources
Taliban yet to hand over body of slain commander Haseebullah Pansheri
The Taliban have not yet handed over the body of Haseebullah Pansheri, commander of the National Resistance Front, to his family despite killing him in an ambush last week. His body was transferred from Charikar to Kabul, but the reason remains unclear. Efforts by the International Committee of the Red Cross to facilitate handover have also been unsuccessful.3 sourcesSee all sourcesUkraine Strikes Russian Oil Terminal in Yeysk
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a strike on an oil-loading complex in Yeysk, Krasnodar Krai. Ukrainian military forces damaged fuel storage tanks at the oil-loading complex, which is used to supply the Russian army. The extent of damage is being assessed. Earlier reports indicated that two children were killed and civilian infrastructure was damaged in the Yeisk district.8 sourcesSee all sources
Fatal Crash Kills Seven, Involving Police Officers
Two police officers were among seven people killed in a car crash after a pursuit was aborted seconds earlier. The Volkswagen Passat involved was suspected of using cloned plates.7 sourcesSee all sources
Europe May Refuse Aid to Ukraine Over Zelensky-Fedorov Conflict
European countries may refuse to provide military and financial aid to Ukraine due to the political conflict between President Volodymyr Zelensky and former defense minister Mikhailo Fedorov, according to multiple reports by The Sunday Times. The newspaper suggests that this conflict could deter allies from fulfilling long-term commitments, potentially threatening Ukraine's military campaign. Zelensky is also facing other challenges, including the likelihood of holding elections in the near future being considered unlikely, and protests in support of Fedorov causing him 'headaches'.15 sourcesSee all sources
Trump's Foreign Policy Lacks Midterm Boost
President Trump faces midterm elections without significant foreign policy achievements, according to Reuters. His approval rating has dropped to 33%, a record low, due in part to unresolved crises in Iran, Ukraine, and Gaza. Republicans fear these issues could cost them control of Congress. Trump's reliance on economic and military pressure has not led to stable agreements, analysts note.4 sourcesSee all sources
Zelensky Sets Timeline for War End: G20 to Summer 2027
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the 'window of opportunities' for diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia is from the G20 summit in the US until the end of summer 2027, after which US presidential elections will begin. He believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not want to engage in dialogue and is instead escalating the conflict, possibly waiting for winter to intensify attacks.13 sourcesSee all sources
Deepender Hooda Retracts 'Role Model' Remark on Sajjan Kumar
Deepender Hooda, after facing backlash, retracted his statement where he was perceived to have called convicted criminal Sajjan Kumar a 'role model'. He clarified to reporters in Gurugram that he did not use those words.3 sourcesSee all sourcesPalestinian Attempts to Grab Soldier's Gun in West Bank, Killed by IDF
Israeli and Palestinian media report that a Palestinian attempted to snatch a soldier's gun near the Israeli settlement of Rimonim in the West Bank. The IDF stated that the soldier returned fire and 'neutralized' the assailant. Separately, Palestinian channels reported injuries in an Israeli strike in Khan Younis, Gaza.4 sourcesSee all sources
