Day News Recap: Middle East tensions deepen as Yemen, Iran and Gaza dominate a volatile day
Yemen saw the deadliest fighting in this window, with Houthi missile and drone attacks on military sites in Marib and Hadramawt killing at least 58 members of the internationally recognised government forces, while a separate Houthi strike on government held Marib killed two civilians and injured 14 others. 🔗 🔗The fighting also fed fears of wider spillover, as reports said Saudi Arabia was being affected by the conflict and preparations were under way for a possible mine clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz using uncrewed surface vehicles, underwater drones and explosive laden robots. 🔗 🔗Iran remained at the centre... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Aug 2026 18:24 LONDON
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Sri Lanka prison riots leave 3 dead and 23 injured amid suspected gang links
Sri Lankan authorities have brought several prison disturbances under control after riots at multiple facilities left three inmates dead and 23 others injured. The unrest unfolded at prisons including New Magazine Prison in Colombo, Kuruwita prison and an open prison in Negombo. Police, riot squads and special forces were deployed as officers worked to restore order.Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told parliament that one prisoner was killed when 40 inmates broke out of their cells at New Magazine Prison late on Thursday. He said two more prisoners died during a second riot at Kuruwita prison on Friday morning, about 80km... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 17:00 LONDON
