eThekwini Municipality celebrates peaceful marches as a triumph for democracy and safety

Paris Hosts Peace March Commemorating the Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide

The seventh March of Peace and Commemoration on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica was held today in the capital of France, organized by the association Solidarité Internationale Bosnia-Herzégovine-France (SIBH-France). The peace march started at the Place de la République and ended at the Srebrenica Genocide Memorial at the Père-Lachaise [] The post Paris Hosts Peace March Commemorating the Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

KwaZulu-Natal Protests Remain Mostly Peaceful as Premier Addresses Illegal Migration and Looting Arrests

KWAZULU-NATAL — The KwaZulu-Natal Premier has confirmed that recent protest marches across the province regarding illegal migration were largely peaceful, despite isolated criminal activities that resulted in ten arrests for attempted looting. Addressing the outcomes of the demonstrations, the provincial leadership detailed ongoing engagements with activists, the relocation of undocumented foreign nationals, and efforts to []

Nationalists Hail ‘Ukrainian Supremacy’ during Kyiv Pride Standoff

Tensions flared in central Kyiv on Sunday as the annual Equality March and a large-scale nationalist counter-protest unfolded under heavy police protection. The rival demonstrations highlighted a broader ideological struggle in Ukraine, where deeply embedded nationalist sentiment increasingly clashes with demands for greater LGBT rights and legal recognition amid the country’s EU accession bid. The post Nationalists Hail ‘Ukrainian Supremacy’ during Kyiv Pride Standoff appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

OPINION - London Pride 2026: Let’s remember how much LGBTQ+ people give to this city

The LGBTQ+ community brings so much joy to this city so join the parade

HH thanks Lusaka crowd as UPND launches 2026 campaign outside Heroes Stadium

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema on Sunday thanked thousands of supporters who turned out for the United Party for National Development’s 2026 General Election campaign launch outside Heroes Stadium. “it was deeply moving and profoundly humbling to stand before thousands of patriotic citizens united by a shared vision of hope, love, peace and solidarity for our beloved [] The post HH thanks Lusaka crowd as UPND launches 2026 campaign outside Heroes Stadium first appeared on Mwebantu.

IN PHOTOS | Pride parades here and abroad

Pride Month celebrations peaked Sunday with big parades in Toronto, San Francisco and other major cities on the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, which accelerated and transformed the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.

Building A Path To Homeownership Through Community Investment

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - Three years after breaking ground on it's Grand Bahama plant, Heroic Concrete is celebrating more than just its growth.

Thousands march for Pride in New York and Toronto

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marched with New Yorkers in the city's annual Pride parade to celebrate LBGTQ+ visibility. In Toronto, thousands gathered for the annual Toronto Pride Parade, showcasing a vibrant display of community and resilience amid global weather challenges. #pride #lgbtq #newyork #toronto #mamdani #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Authorities commend citizens for peaceful marches

Authorities commend citizens for peaceful marches

Budapest Pride: Regular celebration this year

Budapest Pride: Regular celebration this year

Christians and Patriots Stage Counter Marches after Pride Orgy Hits Budapest

Citizengo and a citizens’ initiative led by Tamás Gaudi Nagy and Elizabeth-Magyar Valóság organized patriotic demonstrations in the capital on Saturday afternoon, coinciding with Budapest Pride. Based on a report by HírTV, Citizengo’s prayer march proceeded from St. Stephen’s Basilica along Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street to Kossuth Square. Participants in the “March for the Protection of Interests” [] The post Christians and Patriots Stage Counter Marches after Pride Orgy Hits Budapest appeared first on Hungary Today.

Mayor Mamdani joins New York City parade marking LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Pride Month celebrations peaked with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on Sunday. (AP Video by Aron Ranen and production by Vanessa A. Alvarez) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Rosa Lëtzebuerg: 'Pride is an invitation to all of society': Andy Maar

With Pride Week drawing to a close, Rosa Lëtzebuerg's Andy Maar spoke to RTL Radio about the upcoming street festival and its return to the capital this year.

Stockholm: Protest denounces Zionist attacks on Gaza, Lebanon, demands halt to arms exports to Israeli occupation

STOCKHOLM, June 21 (YPA) – The Swedish capital, Stockholm, witnessed a protest rally in Odenplan square, organized by civil society organizations, to denounce the ongoing Zionist attacks and airstrikes on the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, despite talks of ceasefire agreements. Participants raised banners condemning the bombing of schools and hospitals, the killing of civilians, and []

LGBTQ+ Pride parades set for Sunday in NYC and San Francisco

Pride Month celebrations peak Sunday with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, which accelerated and transformed the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Pride events often mix celebration and calls to action, reflecting the political winds, cultural climate and news around LGBTQ+ rights. This [] The post LGBTQ+ Pride parades set for Sunday in NYC and San Francisco appeared first on Loonie Politics.

My mother fled Cuba and found the freedom too many Americans now forget

A heartfelt Independence Day tribute celebrating the Declaration of Independence, free enterprise, and the gratitude owed to a nation of courage.

Kenya: Murkomen Hails Peaceful June 25 Protests As a 'Testament to Maturity'

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has hailed the largely peaceful conduct of demonstrations marking the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 Gen Z protests, saying security agencies successfully prevented criminal elements from disrupting commemorative events held across the country.

Pope shows strong interest in Korean Peninsula peace: cardinal

SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- Pope Leo XIV has a strong interest in promoting peace ...

‘All Quebec is in mourning’: Ceremony underway for fallen SPVM officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane

Thousands of uniformed police officers, from Montreal and across Canada, took part in a procession and ceremony for Mohamed Lamine Benredouane on Tuesday. To the tune of drumming and bagpiping, the officers marched from the SPVM police headquarters on Saint-Urbain Street then down René-Lévesque Boulevard — streets lined with other officers, first responders and members [] The post ‘All Quebec is in mourning’: Ceremony underway for fallen SPVM officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

France bans Iran opposition rally after rival monarchist threats

Police in Paris canceled a June 20 protest by the NCRI Iranian opposition following a warning from security services of a heightened threat from rival monarchist activists. Past NCRI rallies, organized by the political arm of the People’s Mujahideen ​Organisation of Iran (PMOI), which people from around the world come to attend, have passed without []...Click to read more

Parades in NYC and San Francisco wrap up LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Pride Month celebrations peaked with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on Sunday.

World Cup 2026: Iran, Egypt at odds with FIFA over 'Pride Match' symbols, festivities in Seattle

June 27-28 is Pride Weekend in Seattle, which clashes with the anti-LGBTQ laws and ideology of Iran and Egypt

Toronto Pride Parade 2026 RECAP: Carney, Chow and thousands close out Pride weekend

The Toronto Pride Parade transformed the Church-Wellesley Village and downtown core into the heart of one of North America’s largest 2SLGBTQIA+ celebrations. Prime Minister Mark... The post Toronto Pride Parade 2026 RECAP: Carney, Chow and thousands close out Pride weekend appeared first on NOW Toronto.

Flag Raising Marks Road to Independence Celebrations

Flag Raising Marks Road to Independence Celebrations

10 things to do this weekend (June 26-28)

While Cincinnati Pride will dominate the weekend, there’s plenty to do in the Queen City regardless. If you’re looking for even more to do on every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events calendar. Cincinnati Pride Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sawyer Point Yeatman’s Cove, downtown Cincinnati’s annual free celebration of the LGBTQ+ community returns [] The post 10 things to do this weekend (June 26-28) appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.

I survived political violence. LGBTQ+ candidates should not have to risk their lives to serve

Every June, communities across the country come together to celebrate Pride Month. We celebrate visibility, progress, and the generations of LGBTQ+ people who fought for the right to live openly, participate fully in public life, and have their voices heard. But Pride is more than a celebration of how far we’ve come; it is also a reminder of the challenges that remain and the work still ahead.

Photos: Pride Celebrations in the Nation’s Capital

This weekend, crowds gathered around DC to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride at a range of official and less-than-offical functions. As one of the queerest cities in the country, there was no lack of enthusiasm or vibrancy in the District this year. The Capital Pride parade brought colorful performances and outfits to the streets, and concerts, block [] The post Photos: Pride Celebrations in the Nation’s Capital first appeared on Washingtonian.

ICONSIAM Captivates the World with Historic Rainbow Drone and Fireworks Spectacular, Showcasing Thailand's Readiness to Host World Pride 2030

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 July 2026 - ICONSIAM, the global landmark and experiential destination on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, successfully concluded Pride Month 2026 with a historic celebration that captured worldwide attention and reinforced Thailand's position as ...

Commemoration ceremony of martyred Leader at Enghelab Square

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – The commemoration ceremony of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei was held at Enghelab Square of Tehran late on Saturday with the participation of huge number of people.

Clashes erupt in the Netherlands after Morocco’s World Cup victory

Celebrations for Morocco’s World Cup win over the Netherlands in The Hague turn into clashes with arrests made amid street unrest and festivities.

Budapest Pride row escalates after rainbow flags thrown into the Danube

Political tensions in Budapest have intensified during Pride month after rainbow flags displayed on the city’s Elizabeth Bridge were targeted in a highly controversial incident, with a video circulating online appearing to show one of the flags being torn down and thrown into the Danube. Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/budapest-pride-flags-danube-2026/

Kwara APC holds unity rally ahead of 2027 general elections

By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State on Sunday held a rally and appreciation procession, tagged “Kwara Ndupe,” across Ilorin metropolis to celebrate the outcome of the party’s direct primary elections and mobilise members ahead of the 2027 general elections. The procession attracted party stakeholders, candidates, supporters and other [] The post Kwara APC holds unity rally ahead of 2027 general elections appeared first on Vanguard News.

Pride after Orbán: Budapest Mayor Vows to Officiate Hungary's First Same-Sex Marriage

Around 50,000 people marched through central Budapest on Saturday, 27 June, according to organizers, as the Hungarian capital hosted its 31st Pride parade amid one of the most intense heatwaves sweeping across Europe, with temperatures reaching around 40°C during the march. The first Budapest Pride since former prime minister Viktor Orbán's government lost power in April had a more celebratory atmosphere than last year's march, which became a mass demonstration against an attempted ban. Reporters described dancing, music, and a relaxed crowd, while organizers distributed water and the city opened public fountains. Police said the parade proceeded peacefully, although three people were taken into custody.

What’s the point in celebrating Pride Month?

What’s the point in celebrating Pride Month?