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Japan: Residents Protest as Long-Range Missile Launcher Arrives at JGSDF Camp in Kumamoto 2

Early on March 9, the Ministry of Defense delivered a long-range missile launcher to the Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Kengun in Kumamoto for their first domestic deployment. In response to the move, which began without prior notice from the ministry, more than a hundred protesters gathered outside the camp, demanding the withdrawal of the deployment and the holding of a briefing for residents.

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Japan: Residents Protest as Long-Range Missiles Launcher Arrives at JGSDF Camp in Kumamoto

Early on March 9, the Ministry of Defense delivered a long-range missiles launcher to the Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Kengun in Kumamoto for their first domestic deployment. In response to the move, which began without prior notice from the ministry, more than a hundred protesters gathered outside the camp, demanding the withdrawal of the deployment and the holding of a briefing for residents.

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UK: Thousands Join ‘Hands off Iran’ Rally in London, Demanding Immediate End to Bombing

On Saturday, March 7, thousands of protesters marched through central London calling for an end to US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with demonstrators chanting 'stop the bombing now' as they headed to the US embassy.

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UK: London Streets Fill With Celebrations After Death of Ali Khamenei 2

On Saturday night, February 28, as bombs fell across the Middle East and rumors spread about the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, north London’s Finchley Road was filled with Iranian expatriates celebrating in the streets. By Sunday morning, Khamenei’s death in a joint U.S.-Israel strike was confirmed. Hundreds of people in Iran were also reported killed in the ongoing attacks, including at least 148 children who died in a strike on an elementary school in the south. Across Iran, some people celebrated while others mourned. In London, members of the Iranian community also gathered for a rally following the news.

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US: “THANK U TRUMP” Banner Flies Over Los Angeles Celebrations After Khamenei’s Death

Many people across the U.S. rallied to celebrate the death of Ali Khamenei, with gatherings in cities from Boston to Los Angeles. On Sunday, March 1, in L.A. police closed streets near a federal building for the large crowds. Demonstrators waved flags while a plane flew overhead, trailing a banner that said, 'THANK U TRUMP,' in support of the recent strikes.

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Canada: Iranian-Canadians Gather in Montreal After Reports of Khamenei’s Death

Thousands of Iranian-Canadians rallied in downtown Montreal to celebrate U.S. and Israeli strikes on Tehran, including reports of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death. The march, which stretched several hundred metres, featured dancing and chants for the end of the Islamic Republic. Protesters waved pre-revolutionary 'Lion and Sun' flags and carried posters of opposition leader Reza Pahlavi.

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UK: London Streets Fill With Celebrations After Death of Ali Khamenei

On Saturday night, February 28, as bombs fell across the Middle East and rumors spread about the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, north London’s Finchley Road was filled with Iranian expatriates celebrating in the streets. By Sunday morning, Khamenei’s death in a joint U.S.-Israel strike was confirmed. Hundreds of people in Iran were also reported killed in the ongoing attacks, including at least 148 children who died in a strike on an elementary school in the south. Across Iran, some people celebrated while others mourned. In London, members of the Iranian community also gathered for a rally following the news.

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Poland: Solidarity Rally Held in Warsaw on Fourth Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion

Crowds gathered in Warsaw’s Castle Square to mark the four-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Protesters waved Ukrainian flags and held signs with messages. According to the filmer, in this video, a Polish band can be heard singing in Ukrainian.

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UK: Britain First March in Manchester Sparks Clashes and Multiple Arrests

Greater Manchester Police made multiple arrests in the city centre on Saturday, February 21, as violence broke out between far-right Britain First supporters and a larger group of counter-protesters. The clashes erupted as supporters of Britain First marched through Manchester to demand remigration and mass deportations, leading to a tense standoff with opposing demonstrators.

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UK: Hundreds Join Far-Right March in Manchester

Far-right group Britain First held a “March for Remigration” in Manchester on Saturday, February 21.

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US: Illinois High School Students Stage Walkout to Protest ICE Enforcement

Students at Huntley High School in Illinois walked out on Friday, February 20, to protest ICE immigration enforcement occurring across the country.

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Argentina: Thousands Join Pot-Banging Protests Against Milei’s Labor Reforms

A 24-hour general strike brought much of Argentina to a halt on Thursday, February 19, as unions protested President Javier Milei’s proposed labor reforms. Thousands joined "pot-banging" protests and blocked major roads, leading to widespread closures of schools, businesses, and transportation services.

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Argentina: Thousands Join Pot-Banging Protests Against Milei’s Labor Reforms 2

A 24-hour general strike brought much of Argentina to a halt on Thursday, February 19, as unions protested President Javier Milei’s proposed labor reforms. Thousands joined "pot-banging" protests and blocked major roads, leading to widespread closures of schools, businesses, and transportation services.

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South Korea: Supporters of Former President Yoon Protest in Seoul

Supporters of former President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered near the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-dong on Thursday, February 19, to demand the dismissal of his indictment. A South Korean court sentenced Yoon to life in prison after finding him guilty of leading an insurrection during his failed martial law declaration in December 2024.

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Germany: 200,000 Rally in Munich Against Iran’s Government 2

About 200,000 people rallied in Munich on Saturday against Iran’s government as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference. Demonstrators denounced the Islamic Republic’s crackdown on protests and voiced support for exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, who called for a secular democratic future and urged continued demonstrations. Solidarity rallies were also held in cities worldwide.

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Germany: 200,000 Rally in Munich Against Iran’s Government 3

About 200,000 people rallied in Munich on Saturday against Iran’s government as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference. Demonstrators denounced the Islamic Republic’s crackdown on protests and voiced support for exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, who called for a secular democratic future and urged continued demonstrations. Solidarity rallies were also held in cities worldwide.

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Germany: 200,000 Rally in Munich Against Iran’s Government 4

About 200,000 people rallied in Munich on Saturday against Iran’s government as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference. Demonstrators denounced the Islamic Republic’s crackdown on protests and voiced support for exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, who called for a secular democratic future and urged continued demonstrations. Solidarity rallies were also held in cities worldwide.

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Germany: 200,000 Rally in Munich Against Iran’s Government

About 200,000 people rallied in Munich on Saturday against Iran’s government as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference. Demonstrators denounced the Islamic Republic’s crackdown on protests and voiced support for exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, who called for a secular democratic future and urged continued demonstrations. Solidarity rallies were also held in cities worldwide.

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US: Global Day of Action Brings Iran Solidarity March to Downtown Los Angeles 2

Thousands gathered in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 14, as part of the worldwide Iranian Global Day of Action supporting the Iranian people and calling for an end to violence in Iran. Demonstrators marched downtown, voiced opposition to the current regime, and showed solidarity amid ongoing deadly protests.

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Canada: Hundreds of Thousands Rally in Toronto and Vancouver Backing Iran Protest Movement 2

Hundreds of thousands rallied in Toronto and tens of thousands marched in Vancouver on February 14 as part of a global day of action supporting Iranians and calling for regime change in Iran. Demonstrators urged democratic transition under exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi and condemned government repression.

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Canada: Hundreds of Thousands Rally in Toronto and Vancouver Backing Iran Protest Movement

Hundreds of thousands rallied in Toronto and tens of thousands marched in Vancouver on February 14 as part of a global day of action supporting Iranians and calling for regime change in Iran. Demonstrators urged democratic transition under exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi and condemned government repression.

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US: Global Day of Action Brings Iran Solidarity March to Downtown Los Angeles

Thousands gathered in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 14, as part of the worldwide Iranian Global Day of Action supporting the Iranian people and calling for an end to violence in Iran. Demonstrators marched downtown, voiced opposition to the current regime, and showed solidarity amid ongoing deadly protests.

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Australia: Protest Erupts on Last Day of Herzog’s Visit in Melbourne 3

Around 100 pro-Palestine protesters rallied in Melbourne on Thursday, February 12, the final day of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, chanting slogans against him and holding signs and Palestinian flags.

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Australia: Protest Erupts on Last Day of Herzog’s Visit in Melbourne 2

Around 100 pro-Palestine protesters rallied in Melbourne on Thursday, February 12, the final day of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, chanting slogans against him and holding signs and Palestinian flags.

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Australia: Protest Erupts on Last Day of Herzog’s Visit in Melbourne

Around 100 pro-Palestine protesters rallied in Melbourne on Thursday, February 12, the final day of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, chanting slogans against him and holding signs and Palestinian flags.

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US: Thousands of San Francisco Teachers Strike Over Pay and Benefits

Thousands of teachers rallied in San Francisco on Wednesday, February 11, the third day of a strike by about 6,000 educators over wages, health benefits and support for special needs students, leaving nearly 50,000 students out of class and 120 schools closed.

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US: Protesters Rally Against ICE Near Super Bowl Site

About a thousand people marched near Levi’s Stadium during Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, protesting against ICE and demanding no new federal funding for the agency. More than 130 groups joined the rally, saying they wanted to show immigration enforcement was not welcome in their communities.

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US: Protesters Rally Against ICE Near Super Bowl Site 2

About a thousand people marched near Levi’s Stadium during Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, protesting against ICE and demanding no new federal funding for the agency. More than 130 groups joined the rally, saying they wanted to show immigration enforcement was not welcome in their communities.

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US: Teachers’ Strike Continues in San Francisco as Schools Remain Closed

More than 1,000 San Francisco Unified School District teachers, including parents and students, rallied on Tuesday, February 10, on the second day of a teachers’ strike amid ongoing contract negotiations with the district. Following 11 months of failed contract negotiations, SFUSD announced that schools will remain closed for a third day on Wednesday.

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Australia: Rally Held at Surry Hills Police Station After Herzog Protest Clashes

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Surry Hills Police Station in Sydney on Tuesday, February 10, to protest what they described as excessive police force during the previous night’s demonstration against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit. The rally followed clashes that led to arrests and charges, with protesters saying police disrupted peaceful protests and a Muslim prayer.

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Australia: Rally Held at Surry Hills Police Station After Herzog Protest Clashes 2

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Surry Hills Police Station in Sydney on Tuesday, February 10, to protest what they described as excessive police force during the previous night’s demonstration against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit. The rally followed clashes that led to arrests and charges, with protesters saying police disrupted peaceful protests and a Muslim prayer.

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Turkey: Police Clash With Boğaziçi University Students Over Forced Club Evictions

A protest at Boğaziçi University escalated on February 9, as police deployed pepper spray and barricades to block students opposing the forced eviction of their club rooms. The demonstration saw intense confrontations, eventually leading to students breaking through the police blockade to enter the campus activity building.

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Australia: Protesters and Police Clash Outside Sydney Town Hall Over Herzog’s Visit

Thousands of people across Australia protested Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, with major rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. Protesters gathered outside Sydney Town Hall clashed with police, resulting in several arrests. Officers used pepper spray and were seen shoving and using force to disperse the crowd during the confrontation.

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Australia: Thousands Protest Israeli President Herzog’s Visit Amid Heavy Security 4

Thousands of people across Australia protested Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, with major rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. Demonstrators condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza and called for Herzog to be investigated for war crimes, while police enforced heightened security measures and protest restrictions, particularly in Sydney, leading to clashes and arrests.

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Australia: Thousands Protest Israeli President Herzog’s Visit Amid Heavy Security 3

Thousands of people across Australia protested Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, with major rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. Demonstrators condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza and called for Herzog to be investigated for war crimes, while police enforced heightened security measures and protest restrictions, particularly in Sydney, leading to clashes and arrests.

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Australia: Thousands Protest Israeli President Herzog’s Visit Amid Heavy Security 2

Thousands of people across Australia protested Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, with major rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. Demonstrators condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza and called for Herzog to be investigated for war crimes, while police enforced heightened security measures and protest restrictions, particularly in Sydney, leading to clashes and arrests.

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Australia: Thousands Protest Israeli President Herzog’s Visit Amid Heavy Security

Thousands of people across Australia protested Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, with major rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. Demonstrators condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza and called for Herzog to be investigated for war crimes, while police enforced heightened security measures and protest restrictions, particularly in Sydney, leading to clashes and arrests.

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US: Columbia University Protesters Detained After Blocking Traffic Over Immigration Crackdown

On Thursday, February 5, several faculty members, staff, and students at Columbia University were briefly detained after blocking traffic in protest of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, calling on the university to declare itself a sanctuary campus and better protect international students. The protesters were released within hours and instructed to appear in court at a later date.

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US: Anti-ICE Protesters Gather in Chandler to Condemn Immigration Crackdown

Protesters, including local students, gathered in Chandler, Arizona, on Monday, January 26, to condemn an immigration crackdown in Minnesota. The demonstration saw a significant turnout as participants voiced their opposition to the enforcement measures.

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Denmark: Thousands Join Anti-Trump “No Words” Protest in Copenhagen

Thousands of Danish veterans and supporters held a silent march to the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, carrying banners marked “No words” to protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments belittling NATO’s role in Afghanistan.

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US: Nationwide Anti-ICE “National Shutdown” Protests Erupt Over Immigration Crackdown 2

Nationwide "National Shutdown" protests were held across major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis and Los Angeles, on Friday, January 30, to condemn the Trump administration's immigration tactics and large-scale ICE operations. The demonstrations, which included school walkouts and boycotts, were sparked by the recent fatal shootings of two American citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis.

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US: Nationwide Anti-ICE “National Shutdown” Protests Erupt Over Immigration Crackdown

Nationwide "National Shutdown" protests were held across major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis and Los Angeles, on Friday, January 30, to condemn the Trump administration's immigration tactics and large-scale ICE operations. The demonstrations, which included school walkouts and boycotts, were sparked by the recent fatal shootings of two American citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis.

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US: Protesters Gather at Turkish Consulate in Los Angeles to Condemn Support for Iranian Regime

Protesters and supporters of Iran's exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, gathered in front of the Turkish Consulate in Los Angeles on Thursday, January 29, to condemn the Turkish government's support for the Islamic Republic. The demonstrators called for the overthrow of the current Iranian regime and urged international leaders, including the U.S. President, to increase political and military pressure to liberate Iran.

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US: Dozens of Anti-ICE Protesters Detained After Noise Protest in Maple Grove, MN

Dozens of anti-ICE demonstrators were detained on Monday, January 26, after gathering outside a hotel in Maple Grove, Minnesota, for a "noise protest." The protesters targeted the location believing a Border Patrol commander was staying there.

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Australia: Tens of Thousands Join Invasion Day Rallies

Invasion Day rallies were held across multiple cities and regions in Australia on Monday, Januar 26, 2026, drawing tens of thousands of participants nationwide. In Sydney, several thousand people took part in rallies calling for Indigenous rights, truth-telling about history, and reconciliation. In Melbourne, large crowds gathered for mostly peaceful demonstrations, with speeches urging action on injustices faced by Indigenous communities and reforms to history education.

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Protest against Chinese embassy transfer in London

Protesters rally in central London on Jan. 17, 2026, following China planning to build its largest embassy in Europe in the British capital.

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US: Thousands Gather in Washington D.C. for Annual March for Life Rally

Thousands of anti-abortion demonstrators gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life on Friday, January 23. Vice President JD Vance addressed the crowd at the "Life is a Gift" themed rally.

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US: Hundreds Gather at Graduate Hotel in Minneapolis for Anti-ICE Protest

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis where they believed federal agents were staying on Wednesday, January 21. Police arrested three individuals for unlawful assembly and deployed chemical irritants after the demonstration turned tense.

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US: Protesters March in Downtown LA Against Trump Immigration Policies

Several hundred people gathered in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon, January 20, as part of the nationwide “Free America Walkout” to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies, briefly disrupting traffic. The demonstration, which moved from City Hall to nearby streets, remained peaceful.

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US: Hundreds Rally in Atlanta Against Trump Immigration Policies

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Hurt Park in downtown Atlanta Tuesday, January 20 to voice opposition to the Trump administration’s immigration-enforcement policies, part of a broader wave of demonstrations sparked by controversial actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).