The protests began on December 28 as demonstrations against soaring inflation and economic hardship but soon escalated into tense nationwide unrest, marked by violent clashes between protesters and security forces.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US and Israel of trying to "sow chaos and disorder" through "riots" as protests over the economic crisis intensified. State media reported security force deaths, while officials warned of harsh punishment. Iran also faced threats of US strikes
Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, warned that Tehran would view US military and commercial bases as "legitimate targets" for retaliation if Washington intervenes militarily amid continuing unrest in the country.
Uttar Pradesh Police and paramilitary forces on Sunday tightened the security arrangement outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public outreach office in Varanasi, his Look Sabha constituency, ahead of the 'Save MGNREGA' march by Congress's student wing National Students' Union of India
Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi alleged Israel plans to move Palestinians to Somaliland, calling it a "serious violation", Al Jazeera reported. Israel denied any such deal. Somalia urged Israel to revoke recognition of Somaliland, as the issue drew international criticism and an
Police arrested him in Palakkad based on the fresh sexual assault complaint received via email. This third sexual assault complaint against the Palakkad MLA, involves serious allegations such as physical assault, financial exploitation, and forced abortion.
"Our goal is to make Kerala fully developed and to protect Kerala from anti-national forces, to protect the power of faith that has existed in Kerala for centuries," Shah said while addressing a gathering of newly elected local body representatives.
A protest demonstration was held outside Karachi Press Club. The protest was organised upon the request of the National Trade Union Federation Pakistan (NTUF-P)
SDF fighters have withdrawn from Aleppo under a ceasefire deal brokered through international mediation, Al Jazeera reported. Aleppo officials said the city is now "empty of SDF fighters". The clashes killed at least 30 people and displaced over 150,000.
The Odisha government has extended full support to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and other concerned authorities for an effective response and investigation into the force-landing of an IndiaOne Air's Caravan 208 aircraft in Rourkela, Jharkhand.
While no final decision has been taken, officials said the President is seriously considering authorising limited military action as pressure mounts over the Iranian regime's use of force against demonstrators. The protests, driven largely by economic grievances and political repression,