Global May Day Protests Target Trump's Policies, Labor Issues

Hundreds of people were arrested in Turkey during May Day demonstrations, with over 200 protesters detained in Istanbul near Taksim Square, a symbolic rallying point. The arrests came as people worldwide marked International Workers' Day, with many protests focusing on US President Donald Trump's policies. Demonstrations took place in various countries, including the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, and Indonesia, with protesters demanding higher wages, stronger protections for local jobs, and an end to outsourcing rules. In the US, thousands were expected to attend rallies, with organizers opposing Trump's approach to immigrants, federal workers, and diversity initiatives.

Hundreds of people were arrested in Istanbul during a crackdown on May Day protests, with 50,000 police officers deployed to prevent demonstrations in Taksim Square. The square has been banned for protests since 2013, and public transport was shut down to prevent people from reaching it. Clashes occurred between riot police and protesters, with footage showing detainees being forcefully taken onto buses. Amnesty International has criticized the restrictions, calling on Turkey to lift the ban on demonstrations and respect the right to protest. The crackdown comes after mass protests in March in support of opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was arrested on corruption charges he denies.

Protests and demonstrations took place around the world on May Day, with many targeting President Trump's agenda. Demonstrators in various countries, including the US, France, Italy, Germany, Philippines, Japan, Turkey, and Greece, marched and rallied against issues such as Trump's immigration policies, labor protections, diversity initiatives, and anti-immigrant sentiment. Protesters also condemned the "Trumpization" of world politics and hard-right ideologies, calling for higher wages, gender equality, healthcare, and an end to wars. Some protests featured effigies and puppets of Trump, as well as signs denouncing his policies. The global demonstrations reflected a widespread backlash against Trump's agenda and rising right-wing politics.