![Miss Universe franchise owner in Nicaragua to retire after government accusations Miss Universe franchise owner in Nicaragua to retire after government accusations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702443723_TBMissUniversej.jpg)
Miss Universe franchise owner in Nicaragua to retire after government accusations
Authorities said Karen Celebertti and her son and husband played a role in organizing the anti-government protests.
Wed Dec 13 2023
![Peru suspends entry to its famed tourist site Machu Picchu amid anti-govt protests Peru suspends entry to its famed tourist site Machu Picchu amid anti-govt protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51674359442_llama.jpg)
Peru suspends entry to its famed tourist site Machu Picchu amid anti-govt protests
Peru closed its famed Machu Picchu tourist site amid anti-government protests, with hundreds of tourists stranded in the district.
Sun Jan 22 2023
![Iran reroutes plane carrying soccer star's wife, blames UK over unrest Iran reroutes plane carrying soccer star's wife, blames UK over unrest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61672116966_AliDaei.jpg)
Iran reroutes plane carrying soccer star's wife, blames UK over unrest
The football legend, who has supported anti-government protests, says the flight was rerouted to prevent his wife and daughter from leaving Iran.
Tue Dec 27 2022
![Iran carries out second execution linked to anti-government protests Iran carries out second execution linked to anti-government protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71636004946_Iranianflag.jpg)
Iran carries out second execution linked to anti-government protests
The Islamic Republic hanged Majid Reza in public who had been convicted of killing two members of the security forces.
Mon Dec 12 2022
![Sri Lanka down to last day of petrol, PM tells crisis-hit nation Sri Lanka down to last day of petrol, PM tells crisis-hit nation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61652764042_Colombo.jpg)
Sri Lanka down to last day of petrol, PM tells crisis-hit nation
The country's power minister told citizens not to join the lengthy fuel queues that have galvanised weeks of anti-government protests.
Tue May 17 2022
![Sri Lanka police kill protester, many injured in anti-government protests Sri Lanka police kill protester, many injured in anti-government protests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41650383066_TBsrilankapolice.jpg)
Sri Lanka police kill protester, many injured in anti-government protests
Sri Lanka police killed one protester on Tuesday as public anger grows in the country over poor living conditions amid an economic crisis.
Tue Apr 19 2022
![Thai PM survives no confidence vote as more anti-government protests planned Thai PM survives no confidence vote as more anti-government protests planned](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51630732915_BANGKOK.jpg)
Thai PM survives no confidence vote as more anti-government protests planned
Prayuth received 264 votes in favour and 208 against, comfortably surviving a vote of no confidence in parliament today.
Sat Sep 04 2021
![Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai, others to be sentenced for illegal assembly Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai, others to be sentenced for illegal assembly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61607784705_JimmyLaiCheeying.jpg)
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai, others to be sentenced for illegal assembly
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai and nine other pro-democracy activists are expected to be sentenced today.
Fri Apr 16 2021
![Thai police vow more protest arrests after nearly 100 detained Thai police vow more protest arrests after nearly 100 detained](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71617012955_BANGKOK.jpg)
Thai police vow more protest arrests after nearly 100 detained
Thai police vowed to arrest more people participating in anti-government protests after detaining nearly 100 at a demonstration.
Mon Mar 29 2021
![Hong Kong police arrest 11 on suspicion of aiding activists' escape attempt - Media Hong Kong police arrest 11 on suspicion of aiding activists' escape attempt - Media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51610607624_CHINA.jpg)
Hong Kong police arrest 11 on suspicion of aiding activists' escape attempt - Media
Those arrested were suspected of assisting the 12 Hong Kong residents, who faced charges related to anti-government protests in 2019.
Thu Jan 14 2021
![Thai royalists rally to support monarchy amid calls for reforms Thai royalists rally to support monarchy amid calls for reforms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61598785694_BANGKOK.jpg)
Thai royalists rally to support monarchy amid calls for reforms
About 1,200 Thai royalists gathered on Sunday to support the monarchy after almost daily student-led, anti-government protests.
Sun Aug 30 2020
![Hong Kong leader says financial hub cannot afford any more 'chaos' Hong Kong leader says financial hub cannot afford any more 'chaos'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81591675545_carrielam.jpg)
Hong Kong leader says financial hub cannot afford any more 'chaos'
Tuesday marks a year since anti-government protests erupted against a controversial extradition bill
Tue Jun 09 2020
![Venezuela death toll rises as unrest enters fourth week Venezuela death toll rises as unrest enters fourth week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/71493093153_Fireman.jpg)
Venezuela death toll rises as unrest enters fourth week
Gunmen killed two more people during political unrest in Venezuela on Monday, bringing the total number of deaths to 12 this month.
Tue Apr 25 2017
!['Million'-strong protest tells South Korea president to quit 'Million'-strong protest tells South Korea president to quit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/71478950406_KoreaProtest.jpg)
'Million'-strong protest tells South Korea president to quit
Hundreds of thousands of men, women and children joined one of the largest anti-government protests ever seen in Seoul on Saturday, demanding South Korean President Park Geun-Hye's resignation.
Sat Nov 12 2016
![What pushed the putsch against Erdogan and what next? What pushed the putsch against Erdogan and what next?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/71468641517_Turkey.jpg)
What pushed the putsch against Erdogan and what next?
He weathered anti-government protests that lasted for months in 2013. He escaped the flames that engulfed some of his ministers in a corruption investigation nearly three years ago.
Sat Jul 16 2016