Activists worldwide held May Day rallies calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions as many workers face rising energy bills and shrinking purchasing power tied to the war in Iran. The demonstrations—large in Asia and reflected in striking photography—highlight public anger over energy-price shocks that have also rattled markets. The protests coincide with stock volatility and warnings from the International Energy Agency about broader economic risks from the Iran conflict.
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