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Monday, July 27, 2026

PoK Unrest: Pakistani Rangers Open Fire On March To Muzaffarabad, 11 Dead

Marking the 48th day of unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Pakistani security forces opened indiscriminate fire on thousands of demonstrators on Monday, killing at least 11 people and leaving more than 38 critically injured, local sources confirmed. The crackdown came after negotiations between protest leaders and the Pakistani government collapsed. Following the failed talks, nearly 2 lakh protesters gathered at Rawalakot's Eidgah Ground since June 9 launched a long march towards Muzaffarabad at around 4 pm, triggering one of the deadliest confrontations since the protests began. <h2>March Turns Deadly</h2> Violence intensified when another group of demonstrators arriving from nearby towns reached Chinar Chowk, around 1.5 kilometres from Eidgah Ground. Pakistani Rangers and Frontier Corps (FC) personnel opened fire with AK-47 rifles directly at the crowd, while Punjab Police and PoK Police used tear gas to disperse protesters. At the same time, the main procession moving from Eidgah Ground came under sustained firing only a few hundred metres into the march. For nearly 90 minutes, Rangers and FC personnel fired live ammunition into unarmed crowds while heavy tear gas shelling continued across the area, forcing protesters to retreat. Also Read: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/us-iran-war-live-updates-donald-trump-warns-tehran-says-will-return-to-strong-military-action-if-iran-talks-fail-1858947">'Will Return To Strong Military Action If Iran Talks Fail': Trump Warns</a> <h2>Hospitals Blocked</h2> The injured were taken back to Eidgah Ground after protesters claimed Pakistani Rangers and FC personnel had taken control of the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Rawalakot, preventing wounded demonstrators from receiving treatment. Visuals from the ground showed ambulances transporting the injured to makeshift medical camps established at Eidgah Ground, while the bodies of those killed were placed side by side on wooden charpais ahead of Namaz-e-Janaza. <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/C12VPqrjiis?si=jxf4nbcElxXZnDNi" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Amid the violence, protester Mohammad Aqeel issued an emotional appeal, saying Pakistani forces had displayed "utter brutality" against unarmed civilians. He urged international media and global human rights organisations to intervene and witness the situation unfolding in the region. By 8.30 pm, local sources confirmed 11 deaths, with the toll expected to rise because of the number of critically injured victims. More than 38 people remain in critical condition. According to local sources, over 85 civilians have lost their lives in security force action across PoK since June. Internet services across the region have remained suspended since June 5, while surviving demonstrators regrouped at Eidgah Ground following the firing, with tensions continuing to remain extremely high. Also Read: <a href="France, Spain Battle Massive Wildfires As Thousands Evacuated, Macron Holds Crisis Meeting">France, Spain Battle Massive Wildfires As Thousands Evacuated, Macron Holds Crisis Meeting</a>

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Communal Clash Erupts In Nepal's India-Bordering Sunsari; 1 Killed, Restrictive Orders Imposed

Kathmandu, Jul 27 (PTI) One person was killed and several others, including security personnel, were injured in a communal clash in Nepal's Sunsari district, bordering India, prompting authorities to impose indefinite restrictive orders in parts of the area from Monday. According to the District Administration Office, Sunsari, the prohibitory orders took effect from 7:00 am and cover five market areas in the district, located in the Koshi province. The restrictions will remain in force until further notice. Under the prohibitory orders, gatherings of more than four people, demonstrations, public meetings and sit-ins have been banned in the affected areas. The violence erupted on Sunday night in the Kaptangunj area of Devgunj rural municipality when members of two religious communities, who were separately organising programmes, clashed over the use of loudspeakers and the display of religious flags, police said. A verbal altercation between the two groups escalated into violence, prompting security personnel to intervene, they said. During efforts to bring the situation under control, security forces opened fire, killing 24-year-old Om Prakash Mehta. More than a dozen people, including security personnel, were injured in the clashes, police said. The administration said violators of the prohibitory order could face a fine of NPR 500, imprisonment of up to one month, or both. Sunsari, located in southeastern Nepal, shares a border with India's Bihar and is an important transit and commercial corridor between the two countries.  (This report has been published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. Apart from the headline, no editing has been done in the copy by ABP Live.)

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Sunday, July 26, 2026

Greta Thunberg Joins CJP Protest In London: ‘Indian Student Protest Made Us Proud’

Climate activist Greta Thunberg on Sunday voiced support for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led student agitation over alleged irregularities in India’s education system, saying the movement demonstrated the “true meaning of people power”. Addressing a gathering organised by the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) in London, Thunberg said the Indian students’ fight for justice was connected to the wider struggle for democracy and liberation. She called for international solidarity with the protesters. “The Indian Student protest, has made us all proud! They have given us hope!” Thunberg said, adding that the movement showed what people could achieve when they came together and resisted. ALSO READ | <a href="%20https://ift.tt/9Wk2s3y" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CJP Leaders Party At 'Five-Star' Hotel, Critics Raise Questions Over Viral Video</a> <h2>Greta Thunberg Calls For Global Solidarity</h2> Thunberg said the students’ movement had demonstrated the strength of collective action and urged people beyond India to stand alongside those involved in the campaign. She described the struggle for justice in India as part of a broader fight for democracy and liberation, saying the two causes were connected. “We all have to come together now and rise up in solidarity with India,” she said. The SFI’s UK unit organised the weekend gathering and described it as a celebration of what it called the movement’s victory. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"> SFI-UK’s victory gathering is in full swing at Trafalgar Square! We send our salutes to <a href="https://ift.tt/qkpmDbB>, who showed up in solidarity with the Indian student movement at the London protest today. The student movement has given global activists hope about the power of the people ✊ <a href="https://t.co/nvtsYqEI2R">pic.twitter.com/nvtsYqEI2R</a> — Students' Federation of India - United Kingdom (@sfi_uk) <a href="https://ift.tt/uW26eJx 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script src="https://ift.tt/1jOmlhG" async="" charset="utf-8"></script> <h2>CJP Agitation Ends After 36 Days</h2> Thunberg’s comments came after the CJP’s 36-day agitation ended with the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The protest began on June 20 and gained further momentum following police action against demonstrators on July 20. The campaign subsequently received backing from several student organisations and activists, including climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who undertook a prolonged hunger strike in solidarity with the movement. ALSO READ | <a href="https://ift.tt/D6IQjTG" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BJP MP's Daughter Says She Was Pressured To Delete Post On Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation</a> <h2>CJP Says Centre Accepted Remaining Demands</h2> The CJP announced on Saturday that it was calling off the agitation after the Centre agreed to its remaining demands. These included compensation for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide following the NEET paper leak and withdrawal of FIRs registered against protesters. CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke described the preceding 36 days as “really, really difficult” and thanked supporters across the country for standing behind the fledgling outfit despite widespread scepticism surrounding its campaign.

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'Jihad Only Path Forward': Khamenei Reaffirms Support For Hezbollah, Ties US Peace Deal To Lebanon Ceasefire

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has reaffirmed Tehran's unwavering support for Hezbollah, declaring that there is "no path forward except jihad and resistance" and describing the defence of the Iran-backed Lebanese group as a "strategic mandate" for the Islamic Republic. In a post on X, Khamenei responded to a letter of allegiance from Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem and the group's fighters, who pledged that he would find in them "nothing but obedience, an unyielding will to achieve victory, and a love of martyrdom." Praising Hezbollah's "patience, nobility and self-sacrifice", Khamenei described the group as an "unyielding rock" standing against what he called the "savage aggression" of Israel and its allies. <h3 data-section-id="150jlr3" data-start="1173" data-end="1210">'Resistance Is The Only Path'</h3> Khamenei said growing global frustration with the United States and Israel had made resistance the only viable course. "Today, as the nations of the world have grown weary of the tyranny and oppression of the US government and criminal Zionists, who are the destroyers of lives and generations, there remains no path forward except jihad and resistance," he said. He also reaffirmed Iran's long-standing position that defending Hezbollah and preserving Lebanon's territorial integrity are strategic priorities. He added that Hezbollah's campaign had become "an inspiring message for the free nations of the world in their quest for liberation from the oppression and tyranny of Global Arrogance and its proxies." ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/trump-halts-iran-strikes-after-13-days-amid-escalation-fears-missile-stockpile-concerns-1858725">Trump Halts Iran Strikes After 13 Days Amid Escalation Fears, Missile Stockpile Concerns</a> <h3>Iran Ties US Peace Deal To Lebanon Ceasefire</h3> Reaffirming Iran's long-standing support for Hezbollah, Khamenei said the Islamic Republic considered protecting the group and preserving Lebanon's sovereignty a strategic responsibility. "In line with the policy set by the great martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Islamic Republic of Iran considers the defence of these oppressed yet powerful fighters to be its strategic mandate," he said. Khamenei also laid out Tehran's position on any future agreement to end the conflict with the United States. "Iran has designated the preservation of Lebanon's territorial integrity and the absolute, unconditional termination of the Zionist regime's aggression as the primary condition for any agreement to ending the war against the aggressive United States," he said. Khamenei also said any agreement to end the ongoing conflict with the United States must include the "absolute, unconditional termination" of Israeli military action against Lebanon. <h3 data-section-id="1st2v2h" data-start="2013" data-end="2046">Pays Tribute To Nasrallah, Praises Lebanese People</h3> The Iranian leader also praised the people of southern Lebanon for supporting Hezbollah during the conflict and paid tribute to former Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and other slain commanders. He said their sacrifices had transformed Hezbollah "from a sapling into a mighty tree" that commands respect across the Islamic world. He concluded by offering prayers for Hezbollah's fighters, veterans, displaced civilians and the families of those killed, expressing confidence that they would ultimately prevail. ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/berlin-lgbtq-pride-attack-live-updates-authorities-suspect-islamist-terror-abdul-ballout-dead-injured-1858744">Berlin Pride Event Attack: Authorities Suspect Islamist Terror; 1 Dead, 29 Injured</a> <h3 data-section-id="9cvrb5" data-start="2381" data-end="2425">Remarks Come Amid Diplomatic Efforts</h3> Khamenei's remarks come amid heightened tensions in the region and underscore Tehran's continued political and ideological backing for Hezbollah. They also follow Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's first meeting with US President Donald Trump, during which the two leaders discussed plans to disarm the Iran-backed group, secure a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory, strengthen US support for the Lebanese Army, accelerate reconstruction efforts and boost American investment in Lebanon. Earlier, Aoun told Trump that a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory was essential to consolidating stability and enabling the Lebanese state to extend its authority.

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France, Spain Battle Raging Wildfires As Fresh Evacuations Ordered, One Killed

Edited by: Rana Taha Massive wildfires in France and Spain continued to gather strength overnight with yet more evacuations for residents near France's western Bordeaux and Spain's capital Madrid. A new fire outside the Spanish coastal town of Valencia claimed one life and forced residents to flee. <h2>What is the latest on the French wildfires?</h2> French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez on Sunday said that the blaze raging in the Gironde region near popular Bordeaux had become "extremely intense and unpredictable again" overnight. Some 2,500 firefighters as well as 1,500 military personnel and 1,200 police have been deployed to the region. New overnight evacuations brought the total number of displacements in France to over 220,000. Fires near Bordeaux — a city of 268,000 residents — have also blocked roads, including a highway along the Atlantic coast, and halted train service near the major wine producing city. In all, the fires have consumed some 42,000 hectares (103,000 acres) — an area four times the size of Paris, or seven times the size of Manhattan — laying waste to more land than at any time since 1949, when fires destroyed 50,000 hectares. Separately, firefighters are battling an active fire in the southern Var region, where 3,000 people have been evacuated. <h2>New Valencia fire in Spain killed one before being brought under control</h2> In neighboring Spain, fires continued to consume areas west and north of the capital Madrid, where tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes. On Saturday, authorities ordered the evacuation of eight municipalities near Toledo. A new fire raging outside the seaside town of Valencia killed one individual before firefighters could get it under control. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Sunday said, "difficult hours lie ahead" as he toured areas impacted by fire west of the capital, before adding "positive" developments had been seen in containing the fire overnight. Disclaimer: This report first appeared on Deutsche Welle, and has been republished on ABP Live as part of a special arrangement. Apart from the headline, no changes have been made in the report by ABP Live. 

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Saturday, July 25, 2026

1 Dead, 16 Injured After Vehicle Ploughs Into Crowd At Berlin Pride Event; Massive Hunt Launched

One person was killed and at least 16 others injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd attending Berlin's annual Pride celebrations late Saturday, prompting a large-scale police operation and the cancellation of the event. Police said an intensive manhunt was underway for one or more suspects and urged people to stay away from the area around Tiergarten park in central Berlin, where the incident occurred. Emergency services treated several injured people at the scene, with some reported to be in life-threatening condition. "We believe that a vehicle entered the Tiergarten park and hit several people and injured them," Berlin police said in a statement posted on social media. <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/b0U7weIX8-k?si=g78rK0t_ZDvG5Psc" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/indian-origin-punjab-woman-damanpreet-kaur-strangled-to-death-in-canada-22-year-old-man-charged-1858595">Punjab Woman Killed In Canada, Indian Man Charged; Autopsy Reveals Shocking Cause Of Death</a> <h3>Witnesses Describe Chaotic Scene</h3> According to eyewitnesses, a white van sped into a crowd shortly after 10 p.m. local time, triggering panic as people screamed and fled into Tiergarten park. Local media reported that the vehicle was later found abandoned at the scene. Images from the area showed a heavy deployment of police officers, firefighters and ambulances, with at least one victim being carried away on a stretcher. Authorities appealed to members of the public to share any photographs or videos that could assist the investigation. Organisers cancelled the remainder of the annual Pride event, also known as Christopher Street Day, following the incident. Earlier in the day, tens of thousands of people had participated in the parade, one of Germany's largest celebrations of LGBTQ+ rights. ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/us-iran-war-live-updates-ayatollah-mojtaba-khamenei-more-willing-to-pursue-nuclear-weapons-than-his-father-report-1858616">Iran's New Leader More Willing To Pursue Nuclear Weapons Than His Father: Report</a> <h3>German Leaders React</h3> German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed that those responsible would be brought to justice. "Make sure this horrific act is fully investigated and punished," he said in a statement. Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner described the incident as "an attack on our free and open-minded society." "My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and their friends," he wrote on social media, adding that he had full confidence in police and security agencies investigating the attack. Police have not yet disclosed a motive and said the investigation remains ongoing.

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Europe Wildfires Force More Than 250,000 People To Evacuate

Edited by: Kieran Burke and Rana Taha As wildfires continue to engulf massive stretches of western France and central Spain, more than 250,000 people have been forced to flee, with flames devouring forests and homes near Bordeaux and Madrid. Firefighters have said that the blazes, the largest recorded in both countries in recent years, are so massive that they cannot be tackled head on. <h2>Man killed in wildfire near Valencia</h2> The Spanish Interior Ministry said Saturday that a man was killed in a wildfire in the town of Manises, near Valencia. Local authorities said firefighters managed to bring the blaze in Manises under control but "unfortunately the fire has claimed the life of one person." The body was found in a car in a ravine. Two French firefighters died earlier this week near Bordeaux and one in Sicily, Italy, which is now also battling blazes. On France's Atlantic coast, 44,000 people were removed from the Cap Ferret peninsula, many by boat. Towns near Bordeaux, the famed winemaking town popular with tourists, were evacuated "as a precaution" as strong winds fueled approaching flames. On Saturday morning, regional authorities further ordered the evacuation of three of the city's western suburbs "to ensure residents' safety." In all, French authorities say more than 197,000 people have been evacuated in France's western Gironde and Landes departments. In Spain, the Interior Ministry said 70,000 have been forced to flee. <h2>EU sending firefighting aircraft to France and Spain</h2> Authorities in France say the country's two main blazes were sparked accidentally, however, as summers become drier and hotter the magnitude of such fires has increased exponentially. French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, who said the government would do everything possible to protect citizens, warned that a wind shift had transformed the Cap Ferret blaze into "a large, self-sustaining fire that is extremely difficult to bring under control." "It is now moving east, toward the Bordeaux metropolitan area," added Nunez, who pledged, "We are going to reorganize our response so we can fight it from the ground and prevent it from advancing toward Bordeaux." French President Emmanuel Macron called for European Union assistance on Friday as well as the mobilization of the French army to halt fires that have so far destroyed 22,000 hectares (54,000 acres) of land. The European Commission announced that it is sending three firefighting aircraft to France and four to Spain in an effort to gain the upper hand. This week's fires have injured dozens of firefighters and killed three of them — two in western France and one in Sicily, Italy, which is now also battling blazes. The Tour de France has been shortened and will be effectively limited to Paris on Sunday because emergency services are needed to deal with wildfires in the country. <h2>Spain declares national emergency</h2> In Spain, the government has declared a national emergency as two of the country's three current fires, all burning near the capital Madrid, merge into one. Madrid's regional emergency management services said the massive blaze has now reached "its peak and is currently beyond the capacity of firefighters to contain." The largest active fire in the region, in Guadalajara province, has already laid waste to some 32,000 hectares. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited affected areas west of the capital on Saturday and stressed that the priority was "to save lives," as temperatures in the region topped 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 Fahrenheit). <h2>NASA abandons comms facility amid Spain's summer of fire</h2> The US space agency NASA on Saturday reported that it had been forced to evacuate its Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex (MDSCC), which is located in the region. The facility is one of three worldwide that allow the agency to communicate with spacecraft in distant parts of the galaxy — the others are located in Australia and the US. "The safety and well being of our personnel is our highest priority and our thoughts are with the families and neighbors who are also experiencing the impact of the wildfires in the surrounding communities," said a statement released by the agency. Spain, which regularly sees wildfires, has experienced an especially devastating summer. Earlier this month, fires in the south of the country killed 13 people. Environmental officials say that 1,140 square kilometers (440 square miles) have already been lost to flames this year, more than five times the area burnt throughout the first half of 2025. Don't let the algorithm hide the news. If you rely on our team for trusted reporting, please take a moment to select us as your Preferred Source on Google by clicking here and hitting the "star" or "preferred" button, so you'll always see our verified news first. Disclaimer: This report first appeared on Deutsche Welle, and has been republished on ABP Live as part of a special arrangement. Apart from the headline, no changes have been made in the report by ABP Live.

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