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Protest news — August 1, 2026 - Page 10

Publications tagged with Protest published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 10 of 11.

242 publications

  2. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    Kharge Demands Shah's Resignation Over Delhi Student Protest

    Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the crackdown on student protests in Delhi. He accused the government of betraying students and their families by leaking question papers, and called it a breach of trust. Kharge also criticized the government for not implementing a stringent law against paper leaks, which the Opposition had demanded earlier.
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  3. SocietyLawProtestIsrael

    Seattle Storm Co-Owner Harasses Sophie Cunningham Fans, Suspended

    A co-owner of the Seattle Storm was suspended for five games after verbally harassing young female fans who were supporting Sophie Cunningham's stance against men in women's sports. The incident occurred during a game on Tuesday night. The fans were wearing shirts and holding signs thanking Cunningham for her position. The co-owner used profanity, pointed at her head, and told them they needed Jesus to forgive them, causing one of the girls to cry. Cunningham responded by advocating for respectful disagreement and kindness.
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  4. WorldRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    FIFA Investigates Argentina for Falklands Banner and World Cup Final Brawl

    FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Argentinian Football Association for potential breaches of its code following Argentina's World Cup final against Spain. The investigation includes incidents such as Argentine players unfurling a banner claiming the Falkland Islands (Las Malvinas) as Argentine territory, discriminatory chants, and an ugly brawl after the final whistle. Players from both Argentina and Spain are under investigation.
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  6. WorldRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    Iran Condemns Israeli Raid, Honors Martyred Soldiers

    Iran has condemned Israel's raid on a Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) leader in the Gaza Strip, stating that it is an act of aggression. Iran's parliamentarians have also criticized the U.S. for its support of Israel's actions. Meanwhile, Iran has paid tribute to its soldiers who were martyred in a recent operation, with the defense minister and other officials expressing their condolences. The Iranian foreign ministry has also expressed its support for the Palestinian people and their struggle against Israeli aggression.
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  8. PoliticsCivil RightsProtestMiddle East

    Bolivia Issues Arrest Warrant for Evo Morales Over Protests

    Bolivia's Prosecutor's Office has issued an arrest warrant against former President Evo Morales, accusing him of terrorism, armed rebellion against the security and sovereignty of the state, and other crimes related to protests and roadblocks between May and June. The warrant follows weeks of demonstrations demanding the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz. Morales has denied the charges and claims political persecution.
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  9. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestWarMiddle East

    IRGC Retaliates for Qeshm Strike, Destroys F-35s at Al-Azraq

    The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a retaliatory attack against the Al-Azraq airbase in Jordan, destroying three F-35 aircraft and damaging three others. The strike was in response to an American airstrike earlier that day on Qeshm Island, which resulted in the deaths of a family of three and injuries to two children. The IRGC stated that the region is not a place for an army that attacks innocent families and that their struggle will continue until the last American occupier is expelled from Islamic lands.
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  11. PoliticsProtestMiddle EastConflict

    Israeli Air Strikes Destroy Homes, Injure Civilians in Gaza

    Israeli air strikes have targeted residential areas in Gaza, destroying multiple homes and injuring civilians. The strikes occurred despite a ceasefire and have sparked fires, with civil defense teams and residents searching for people trapped beneath rubble. One house was completely destroyed, and a five-story residential building was targeted, resulting in numerous injuries and damage to nearby buildings. The Israeli army continues to destroy what remains of the buildings in Gaza, exacerbating humanitarian conditions and causing panic among citizens.
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  14. PoliticsLocal GovProtestMiddle East

    Karnataka HC Rebukes Judicial Officer Over Road Rage Incident

    The Karnataka High Court has reprimanded a judicial officer for her conduct in an alleged road rage incident. CCTV footage showed the principal civil judge and JMFC, Gayathri of Malur, and her husband engaging in a verbal altercation with two-wheeler riders after they overtook the couple's private car. The court observed that the judicial officer's behavior was 'wholly unbecoming' of a member of the judiciary and raised concerns about the alleged misuse of official position.
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  18. SocietyCorruptionTrialProtestMiddle East

    Couple Detained Over Newborn Baby's Death in Johor

    Police in Johor have detained a couple of 19-year-old college students in connection with the death of a newborn baby girl found in a toilet bowl at a house in Taman Setia Mutiara, Kluang. The female student was admitted to Hospital Enche Besar Hajjah Kalsom after giving birth, and another baby girl was found in her womb. The male student, believed to be the boyfriend, was arrested to assist in the investigation. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder and Section 315 for causing or attempting to cause the death of a newborn baby.
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  20. PoliticsRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    Netanyahu: Strait of Hormuz's Importance Waning

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz as a global energy trade route is decreasing. He believes that countries will reroute energy pipelines through alternative channels like the Red Sea, making it less effective as a pressure tool for Iran. Netanyahu also mentioned Israel's plans to construct a canal connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean, providing an alternative to the Suez Canal.
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  21. WorldPeaceProtestMiddle East

    Ukraine: Large-Scale Operation Targets Illegal Activities in Military Enlistment Offices

    Over 100 military enlistment offices across Ukraine are being searched as part of the 'Honest Draft' operation, a joint effort by the State Bureau of Investigation and the General Staff. The primary focus is on cases involving aiding and abetting mobilization evasion for financial gain, as well as incidents of abuse and torture of conscripts.
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  22. PoliticsCivil RightsConstitutionProtestMiddle East

    IDF Drafts New Discipline Document Amidst Decline and Election Concerns

    The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has initiated the creation of a new 'foundation document' to redefine and clarify its values and orders, following a significant decline in discipline among fighters and value-based issues after nearly three years of combat. The Chief of Staff has emphasized that politics will not be allowed to influence the IDF, with elections approaching.
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  23. SocietyProtestUnited KingdomRussiaRegional

    Wildberries Warehouses Attacked: Over 15% Capacity Lost, 1,500 Sellers Affected in Leningrad Oblast

    Drone strikes have knocked out more than 15% of Wildberries' warehouse capacity in Russia since July 18, with at least eight warehouses affected. The largest losses occurred in Elektrostal and Ryazan region. In Leningrad Oblast, around 1,500 sellers lost their goods after an attack on a Wildberries warehouse, with the governor promising support measures. The enemy is systematically targeting these objects, and decentralization is suggested as a potential solution to mitigate damages.
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  24. SocietyCorruptionThink TanksProtest

    Manmohan Singh's Exoneration Sparks Calls for Criminal Justice Reform

    Former Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar has called for reform of India's criminal justice system following the Supreme Court's exoneration of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in a long-standing case. Kumar described the prosecutorial process as a punishment in itself, given Singh's acquittal. He also highlighted the dangers of media trials and the potential for prosecution to become punishment.
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