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Spain Gripped by Nationwide Strike: Housing Crisis and Stagnant Wages Fuel ProtestsEconomy

Spain Gripped by Nationwide Strike: Housing Crisis and Stagnant Wages Fuel Protests

Spain is experiencing its first national general strike in 14 years, fueled by a severe housing affordability crisis and demands for higher wages. Protesters are highlighting the unsustainable cost of living and the urgent need for more affordable housing.

Al Jazeera English|November 11, 2026
Spain Gripped by Nationwide Strike Amidst Escalating Housing Crisis and Cost of Living WoesEconomy

Spain Gripped by Nationwide Strike Amidst Escalating Housing Crisis and Cost of Living Woes

Spain is preparing for a nationwide 24-hour general strike called by major unions to protest soaring rents and the cost of living. The walkout is expected to disrupt public services and comes weeks before a crucial election, highlighting a deepening housing crisis.

Al Jazeera English|November 10, 2026
Global Dockworkers Strike: A Powerful Stand Against War and for GazaMiscellaneous

Global Dockworkers Strike: A Powerful Stand Against War and for Gaza

Dockworkers in 22 countries are participating in a global strike on October 30 to protest the war in Gaza and demand an end to imperialist wars. The action, rooted in a history of maritime solidarity, aims to disrupt weapons shipments and highlight the power of labor in opposing conflict.

Al Jazeera English|October 30, 2026
Bolivian Teachers Demand Higher Wages Amidst Education Reform PushMiscellaneous

Bolivian Teachers Demand Higher Wages Amidst Education Reform Push

Teachers in Bolivia have launched a nationwide strike to protest low wages and advocate for significant education reforms. The action is ongoing as educators await a government response to their demands.

Al Jazeera English|October 24, 2026
Tragic Airstrike in Northern Sudan Claims the Lives of at Least 72 Artisanal Miners, Rights Group ReportsBreaking News

Tragic Airstrike in Northern Sudan Claims the Lives of at Least 72 Artisanal Miners, Rights Group Reports

A rights monitor reports that at least 72 artisanal miners were killed in an airstrike in northern Sudan, prompting allegations of a cross-border attack amid the country's ongoing conflict.

Egypt Independent|October 12, 2026
Funeral Held at Gaza Church Following Deadly Strike Involving Mother and DaughterBreaking News

Funeral Held at Gaza Church Following Deadly Strike Involving Mother and Daughter

A funeral was held at a Gaza church for a mother and daughter who lost their lives in a Gaza strike.

Al Jazeera English|October 3, 2026|1
Tens of Thousands of French Public Workers Strike Over Pay Cuts as Student Protests Turn ViolentEconomy

Tens of Thousands of French Public Workers Strike Over Pay Cuts as Student Protests Turn Violent

Tens of thousands of civil servants marched across France to protest pay freezes and budget cuts, while separate student demonstrations over school conditions resulted in clashes and hundreds of detentions.

Al Jazeera English|September 30, 2026
Manila Public Transport Drivers Strike Amid Spiralling Fuel CostsEconomy

Manila Public Transport Drivers Strike Amid Spiralling Fuel Costs

Public transport drivers in Manila have gone on strike in response to escalating fuel prices, as captured in a recent news video.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|1
Thousands of Filipino Drivers Launch Strike in Manila Over Soaring Fuel PricesEconomy

Thousands of Filipino Drivers Launch Strike in Manila Over Soaring Fuel Prices

Thousands of public transport drivers in Manila have launched a strike over soaring fuel prices, prompting the government to deploy police and buses to assist stranded commuters amidst the ongoing economic strain.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|1
Saudi Arabia Reports Mosque and Home Damage Following Alleged Houthi StrikeBreaking News

Saudi Arabia Reports Mosque and Home Damage Following Alleged Houthi Strike

A mosque and homes in Saudi Arabia were damaged following an alleged Houthi strike, according to recent video footage.

Al Jazeera English|September 13, 2026|1
East Jerusalem Schools Launch Open-Ended Strike Amid Curriculum Impositions and Teacher Permit BansPolitics

East Jerusalem Schools Launch Open-Ended Strike Amid Curriculum Impositions and Teacher Permit Bans

Private and Christian schools in East Jerusalem have launched an indefinite strike following Israeli curriculum mandates and the blocking of entry permits for West Bank teachers.

Al Jazeera English|September 1, 2026
Israeli Strike on Gaza City Police Headquarters Results in Death of Women's Police ChiefBreaking News

Israeli Strike on Gaza City Police Headquarters Results in Death of Women's Police Chief

An Israeli strike on the Gaza City police headquarters has killed the women's police chief, according to recent reports and video footage.

Al Jazeera English|August 20, 2026|1