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FROM FRANCE TO INDIA, PROTESTS SPREAD ACROSS FOUR COUNTRIES: WHAT’S DRIVING THE UNREST?
From electoral disputes in India to anger over rising living costs in France, people across different continents are taking to the streets over a range of political and economic grievances.
While the protests vary in scale and nature, they reflect growing frustration over political leadership, public services, living standards and demands for change. Some demonstrations have turned violent, with clashes between protesters and police prompting the use of tear gas and water cannon to disperse crowds.
OCTOBER 18, 2026 – KHALEEJ TIMES
Here’s a look at the protests unfolding across four countries and the issues driving people onto the streets.
