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Peru's Prez refuses to resign as Gen Z protests leave 1 dead, 100 injured

Peru's new President Jos Jer refused to resign on Thursday following the death of a protester during a massive demonstration led by Gen Z activists demanding he step down. About 100 people were also injured, including 80 police officers and 10 journalists, according to authorities, who said they were investigating the shooting and killing of the protester. "My responsibility is to maintain the stability of the country; that is my responsibility and my commitment," Jer told the local press after visiting Peru's Parliament, where he said he would request powers to combat crime. The protests began a month ago, calling for better pensions and wages for young people, and expanded to capture the woes of Peruvians tired of crime, corruption and decades of disillusion with their government. After Jer, the seventh president in less than a decade, was sworn in on October 10, protesters called for him and other lawmakers to resign. Protests turn violent Peru's prosecutor's office announced

For growth, apparel brands bank on Gen Z's love for baggy pants and hoodies

Legacy apparel players are making bold fashion bets on GenZ with sub-brands, fast trends, and affordable fits as the segment reshapes India's retail landscape

Madagascar's Gen Z protesters clash with police, demand president's removal

About 1,000 protesters marched in Madagascar's capital on Thursday and clashed with police who used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse them in parts of the city. The violence marked the third week of what has been the most significant unrest in years in the Indian Ocean island nation. Police could be seen patrolling the streets of Antananarivo in armoured cars and charging at protesters, most of them wearing masks. It wasn't immediately clear if there were any injuries. The protests, led by a group calling itself Gen Z Madagascar, are the latest in a series of demonstrations that the United Nations says has left 22 people dead and dozens injured. The government has disputed this number. The protests were first sparked by water and power cuts but soon expanded to include frustrations over allegations of corruption and nepotism. The protests led Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina to fire his entire Cabinet, but this has failed to appease the young people, who are now calling

Gen-Z-led protests across Asia fuelled by a staggering jobs crisis

The generation born around the turn of the century is facing a bleak economic future. A shrinking pool of jobs and the advance of artificial intelligence are weighing on their prospects

Gen Z anger at ruling elites fuels protests in countries across the world

Protests continued on Friday in Madagascar, where police have killed at least 22 people, even after President Andry Rajoelina sacked his entire government in response to the unrest

Two killed as youth-led anti-government protests turn deadly in Morocco

Anti-government demonstrators in Morocco filled the streets for a fifth straight night on Wednesday, as protests over the state of public services descended into deadly violence. Police opened fire at the protesters in a southern town, reportedly in self-defence, killing two people. The deaths in Leqliaa, about 500 kilometres (312 miles) south of the capital of Rabat, were the first fatalities as anger mounts across this North African country over conditions and government spending. Morocco's state news agency, MAP, cited local authorities as saying the two troublemakers were killed by police acting in self-defence. It said those shot were attempting to seize police weapons, though no eyewitnesses could corroborate the report. There were no further details. The demonstrations, organised by a leaderless movement dominated by internet-savvy youth, have taken the country by surprise and emerged as some of Morocco's biggest in years. By midweek, they appeared to be spreading to new ...

Madagascar president sacks govt following days of deadly Gen Z protests

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina fired the prime minister and the rest of his government Monday in response to days of deadly Gen Z-led protests in the Indian Ocean island over the failure of the electricity and water supplies. Rajoelina said in a speech on national television that Prime Minister Christian Ntsay and other government officials would stay on an interim basis until a new government is formed. He invited applications for government positions and gave a three-day time frame to review proposals for a new prime minister. Your demands have been heard, and I apologise if there are members of the government who have not done the work that the people expected, Rajoelina said. The protesters had called for the resignation of both Ntsay and Rajoelina, but Rajoelina gave no indication that he would step down. The protests against chronic electricity and water cuts began on Thursday and drew thousands onto the streets, prompting the government to order nighttime curfews in t

Amid political turmoil, ousted Nepalese PM Oli dismisses exile rumours

Oli recently vacated the Prime Minister's official residence in Baluwatar on September 9 after weeks of Gen Z-led protests culminated in the fall of his government

Nepal probe panel seeks passport seizure of ex-PM Oli and four others

The judicial commission formed to investigate the suppression of the Gen Z protests in Nepal earlier in the month recommended on Sunday the seizure of passports of the deposed prime minister KP Sharma Oli and four others. The commission also instructed Oli, former home minister Ramesh Lekhak and others to seek permission if they wished to leave Kathmandu, ensuring accountability as investigations against them proceed, according to a statement by Bigyan Raj Sharma, a member of the commission. The development comes a day after Oli denied giving shooting orders during the 'Gen Z' protests. At least 19 protesters were shot dead during the police firing on September 8, the first day of the Gen Z protest that led to Oli's ouster the next day. As violence continued, the total number of deaths during the two-day protests against the Oli government over corruption and a ban on social media reached 75. Days after Sushila Karki was sworn-in as the prime minister of the interim government, a .

Building the right vibes with a digitally-fluent and driven Gen Alpha

hough the oldest Alphas are just turning 15 in 2025, they're already more digitally fluent than any generation before

Gen Z crypto millionaires are swapping Wall Street dreams for Golden Visas

42% of Gen Z Own Crypto-And Many Are Using It to Buy Residency Abroad

Time spent watching Snapchat content doubles in India in two years

Snapchat doubles user engagement in two years, with rising Snap Stars and Spotlight content making India a global hub for creator-led storytelling

How angry Gen Z kids in Nepal sparked Asia's deadliest uprising of 2025

The protests escalated dramatically on Sept. 8, when police fired on groups of young demonstrators, killing more than 20 people

South Asia lived with inequality. Then 'nepo babies' fuelled public outrage

South Asia stayed calm as the upper-middle class aspired to a globalised life, but slowing growth, tech shifts, and travel limits, amplified by TikTok and Instagram, are stoking frustration

Nepali Prime Minister inducts five new ministers into the cabinet

The latest round of expansion comes in a week since her first expansion of the council of ministers which has four ministers including herself

Unispace India eyes ₹350 cr revenue by FY26 on GCC-led expansion

Workspace design firm Unispace India expects Rs 350 crore revenue by FY26, driven by demand from global capability centres and plans to expand across Tier I and Tier II cities

Indus Appstore crosses 100 million devices, driven by Gen Z, Tier 3 users

PhonePe's Indus Appstore has surpassed 10 million devices, with strong adoption in regional languages and Tier 3 cities, reflecting deep penetration among younger users

Those involved in violence will face justice: Nepal PM Sushila Karki

Nepal Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday said that those involved in violence and destruction across the country during the anti-government protests last week will be brought to justice. Karki, 73, who assumed office at the newly-built Home Ministry building at Singhdurbar Secretariat in Kathmandu at around 11 am, also announced that those who were killed during the Gen Z' protest will be declared martyrs and provided one million Nepalese rupees. The former chief justice was appointed the caretaker prime minister by President Ramchandra Paudel on the recommendation of the Gen Z group, which overthrew the K P Sharma Oli government through a two-day protest on Tuesday. Addressing a meeting of secretaries and senior government officials soon after assuming office, Prime Minister Karki said that those involved in the violence and destruction of public and private property will be brought to justice. She said that the arson and vandalism during the protests of September 9 was ...

From Protests to choosing its leader: How social media is shaping Nepal

From mobilising the protests to choosing the interim prime minister - Discord, Bitchat became virtual control rooms

'Unconstitutional': Nepal parties, lawyers slam Parliament dissolution

Nepal's major political parties and apex lawyers' body have strongly criticised the president's decision to dissolve parliament, describing the move as "unconstitutional", "arbitrary" and a serious blow to democracy. The criticism followed Friday's recommendation by the first cabinet meeting chaired by interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki to dissolve the House of Representatives, a proposal that President Ram Chandra Paudel promptly approved. The house was dissolved with effect from 11 pm on September 12, 2025, according to a notice issued by the President's Office. The president also fixed March 21, 2026, as the date for holding fresh parliamentary elections, it said. Political parties across the spectrum slammed the dissolution move. Disapproving of the move, Nepali Congress (NC), the largest political party of the country, warned that any action violating the Constitution would be unacceptable. The Central Executive Committee meeting of the Nepali Congress held on Saturday ...