Noontime News Recap: War, unrest and disaster alerts dominate a tense midday news cycle
Russia and Ukraine traded fresh strikes as Moscow said Ukraine’s threat must be eliminated “once and for all”, with deadly attacks reported in Kyiv, Rostov and Zaporizhzhia and the war intensifying across several fronts. 🔗In the Middle East, Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington for talks at the White House with Donald Trump, with the war on Iran expected to dominate the meeting and shape the next phase of US and Israeli policy. 🔗Iran also drew international concern after publicly executing two protesters from Isfahan, despite UN calls to halt the executions, deepening alarm over Tehran’s treatment of dissent. 🔗In Gaza,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Jul 2026 12:24 LONDON
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Netanyahu in Washington as Iran war talks take centre stage at White House
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington for a White House meeting with US President Donald Trump, with the war on Iran expected to dominate the talks. The visit comes as Israeli raids and arrests continue in the occupied West Bank and as Israel moves closer to elections scheduled for October 27. Netanyahu is due to meet Trump on Tuesday before attending a funeral ceremony in Washington later the same day.According to the supplied material, the two leaders are expected to meet at 11am local time, before the memorial service for Republican Senator Lindsey Graham begins at 2pm.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 11:32 LONDON
Iran publicly executes two Isfahan protesters despite UN calls to stop
Iran has publicly executed two protesters from Isfahan, in a move that adds to mounting concern over the country's treatment of dissent. The executions were carried out on 28 July 2026, according to the supplied report, and were described as taking place despite calls from the United Nations to halt them. The case is being presented as a fresh and severe escalation in Iran's domestic crackdown.The two men were identified in the report as protesters from Isfahan, a major city in central Iran. No further details were provided in the supplied material about the charges, the court process, or the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 10:30 LONDON
Tripoli protests over power cuts escalate into anti-government calls
Protests have continued in Libya's capital, Tripoli, over prolonged power cuts, with demonstrators now openly calling for the government to be toppled. The unrest is tied to electricity shortages in the city and has added fresh pressure on the authorities. It marks a further escalation from earlier civil disobedience over service failures.The latest reports say the protests erupted in Tripoli on 28 July and were driven by anger over repeated outages. Demonstrators have framed their demands not only around electricity supply but also around political change. The immediate focus remains the capital, where the unrest has become a direct challenge... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 10:03 LONDON
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Thousands protest in Tunis on fifth anniversary of Saied's emergency rule
Thousands of people marched in central Tunis on Saturday to demand the resignation of President Kais Saied and to mark five years since he suspended parliament and later dissolved it. The demonstration took place on Habib Bourguiba Avenue, one of the capital's main thoroughfares, and moved from Republic Square towards the Municipal Theatre. Protesters said they were rejecting what they described as democratic backsliding, worsening living conditions and rule by decree.The rally came on the anniversary of Saied's declaration of a national emergency, a move that allowed him to concentrate power and govern without parliament. According to the supporting material,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 06:00 LONDON
India student protest ends after education minister resigns amid Delhi unrest
India's five-week student protest in Delhi has been called off after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, ending a high-profile campaign that had become a focal point for youth anger at the government. Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party gathered at Jantar Mantar, the main protest site in the capital, to celebrate what they described as a victory for democracy. The announcement came hours after Pradhan said he had submitted his resignation to the prime minister.The resignation followed days of unrest, including a police crackdown on a march to parliament on Monday that left dozens injured. In his resignation post on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
Delhi protests over education reforms met with pellet-gun police response
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi in protests linked to calls for educational reforms and the resignation of a government minister. Video analysis of scenes from across the Indian capital shows security officers firing so-called pellet guns towards demonstrators. The incident has drawn attention because it combines a large public demonstration with questions about the force used by police on the ground.The protests were reported on 24 July 2026, with footage reviewed from multiple locations in the city. The Central Reserve Police Force did not directly answer questions about the use of pellet guns or the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 17:34 LONDON
US House votes to limit Iran war as Senate measure fails amid renewed fighting
The United States House of Representatives has voted to limit President Donald Trump's power to wage war against Iran, in a move that comes as the conflict continues to intensify. The resolution passed by 214 votes to 208, with four Republicans joining Democrats, according to the supplied material. Shortly afterwards, a related measure failed in the Senate by 47 votes to 49, underscoring the split in Congress over the administration's approach.The votes came nearly a week after three US military personnel were killed in an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan, and after the conflict re-escalated when a ceasefire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
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Morocco demands answers as Bologna arrest death triggers protests
Morocco has asked Italy to fully clarify the death of Abderrahim Fakir during an arrest in Bologna, adding diplomatic pressure to a case that has already sparked unrest in the northern city. The Moroccan foreign ministry said it wanted the circumstances of the 42-year-old's death established and responsibility determined. The Moroccan embassy in Italy also called for the facts to be shed light on with rigour, impartiality and transparency.Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the truth must be pursued to the very end and described the death as unacceptable. She also said any possible responsibility should be investigated with the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 10:04 LONDON
Rahul Gandhi freed after detention at student-led protest in New Delhi
Rahul Gandhi has been released after being detained during a sit-in outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in New Delhi, as student-led protests over education reform and exam-paper leaks continued to challenge the government. The detention and release took place on Tuesday, with other opposition leaders also held during the demonstration. The protest movement has been driven largely by students and a social media-led campaign that has gained rapid traction in recent weeks.The immediate trigger for the unrest was a leak of medical school test papers, which forced more than two million medical students to retake their exams, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 09:06 LONDON
Pakistan-administered Kashmir splits election schedule after protests and violence
Pakistan-administered Kashmir has changed the timing of its regional election after weeks of protests, sit-ins and a security crackdown that have left dozens dead. The vote, which had been due on July 27, will now take place on three separate days across different parts of the territory. Officials say the revised schedule is intended to reduce security risks linked to the unrest.Under the new plan, voting in the Mirpur division will go ahead on July 27 as originally planned. Polling in Muzaffarabad and for 12 seats reserved for refugees from Indian-administered Kashmir living elsewhere in Pakistan has been moved to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 08:00 LONDON
Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine army chief after days of protests over military reform
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed army chief Oleksandr Syrsky and appointed Mykhailo Drapaty as the new commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The move follows days of protests in Kyiv linked to the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. It marks a significant reshuffle at the top of Ukraine's wartime military leadership.Zelenskyy said in a post on Telegram that Drapaty would take over the role, while thanking Syrsky and Ukraine's soldiers for holding strong frontline positions. Syrsky, 60, had served as commander-in-chief since 2024 and was among Kyiv's most experienced officers, having led the defence of the city at the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 00:01 LONDON
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