Global May Day Protests Highlight Workers' Struggles Amid Rising Costs and Political Tensions

Activists around the world gathered on May Day to demand peace, higher wages, and improved working conditions. The rallies, spanning continents, highlighted the rising living costs linked to geopolitical tensions, notably the Iran conflict.

From Europe to Asia and the Americas, demonstrators focused on pressing economic and political issues. In the US, protests against President Trump's policies emphasized the burdens placed on workers due to his administration's initiatives.

In countries like France, where May Day is a public holiday with historical significance, debates over maintaining its sanctity reflect broader tensions over workers' rights and social policies.

(With inputs from agencies.)