Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. In 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Rehearsals held to test 'intense security' for Narendra Modi visit

Radio New Zealand

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July 9, 2026

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There will be some disruptions for Aucklanders while the Indian Prime Minister is in the country, police say.

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South Africa Today

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· Jul 4, 2026

Jacob Zuma India Visit Sparks Outrage: Government Slams High Commissioner and Fugitive Meetings

PRETORIA, Gauteng — The highly scrutinized Jacob Zuma India visit has ignited a fierce diplomatic and political firestorm, prompting the South African government to launch an urgent probe into the conduct of its top envoy in New Delhi. Following viral images showing the former president alongside a wanted fugitive, cabinet officials are now threatening drastic consequences []

UrduPoint

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· Jun 25, 2026

Strict security ensures peaceful 9th Muharram Zuljinah procession in Quetta

Strict security ensures peaceful 9th Muharram Zuljinah procession in Quetta

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 26, 2026

Quake Tremors Shake Plane at Venezuela’s Maiquetia Airport

Eyewitness video shot inside a stationary plane on June 24 shows passengers panicking as the cabin shook violently during a tremor as two back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

PM Modi visit to boost BJP's Punjab campaign

PM Modi visit to boost BJP's Punjab campaign

The Tribune

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· Jul 2, 2026

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi accorded formal welcome at Rashtrapti Bhavan

The officer said in a post on X, Upon being welcomed by Prime Minister Modi, the welcome ceremony by the Indian government has begun, as PM Modi and Takaichi shook hands and beamed smiles at cameras.

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

(2nd LD) Parliamentary committee conducts 1st on-site inspection at blockaded vote counting site

SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- Members of a special parliamentary committee investiga...

Independent Online

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· Jun 26, 2026

KZN police, March and March pledge peaceful protests on June 30

KZN police, March and March pledge peaceful protests on June 30

Iran Herald

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· Jun 24, 2026

Iran Security Council official Nezamipour meets PM Modi after BRICS NSA meeting

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Deputy Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ghadir Nezamipour, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Wednesday following the conclusion of the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting, chaired by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, on Tuesday. In a post on X on Wednesday, the Iranian Embassy in India said, 'His Excellency Dr. Ghadi

NDTV

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· Jul 8, 2026

"Truly Unforgettable": PM Modi Welcomed By Indian Community In Australia

Upon his arrival at the hotel in Melbourne, PM Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian community members, with chants of Modi-Modi and Vande Mataram.

DNyuz

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· Jul 3, 2026

Washington Is Turning Into a Fortress For the Fourth

This year’s Fourth of July fireworks show on the National Mall is the first such event to be designated a “National Special Security Event,” which requires the kind of screening procedures and police presence usually reserved for presidential inaugurations and Super Bowls. It’s a reflection of the logistical complexity and anticipated crowd size of America’s []

Fox News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Taylor Swift's wedding secrecy went so far some guests still didn't know location days before ceremony: source

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden prompts massive NYPD security preparations amid World Cup and July 4 events.

ANTARA News

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· Jul 9, 2026

PM Modi prays for India-Indonesia prosperity during Prambanan visit

Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi took the opportunity during his visit to Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta, on ...

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Parliamentary committee enters blockaded ballot counting site for inspection

Members of a special parliamentary committee investigating ballot shortages that marred the June 3 local elections on Thursday entered a vote counting venue that has long been barricaded by angry protesters to prevent the removal of ballot boxes inside the venue. The on-site inspection came 27 days after protesters demanding a rerun of the elections began blockading the Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium in southern Seoul on June 5, two days after ballot shortages temporarily suspended voting at po

Haaretz

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· Jul 4, 2026

Hundreds of Israelis protest against the Netanyahu government across the country

Protesters gathered to demand a state probe into October 7 and mandatory Haredi military service 'Now is the time to get more into the streets, to safeguard the integrity of the elections and ensure that anyone who can vote does so,' the prime minister's former chief of staff said

AllAfrica

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· Jun 26, 2026

Kenya: Murkomen Hails Peaceful June 25 Protests As a 'Testament to Maturity'

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has hailed the largely peaceful conduct of demonstrations marking the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 Gen Z protests, saying security agencies successfully prevented criminal elements from disrupting commemorative events held across the country.

brazilnews.net

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· Jun 22, 2026

Iranian security representative Nezami arrives in Delhi for BRICS NSAs meeting

New Delhi [India], June 22 (ANI): Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, Ghadir Nezami, arrived in the capital on Monday to participate in the BRICS National Security Advisers' (NSA) Meeting to be held from June 22-23. During his visit, he is expected to hold meetings with relevant officials from participating countries to exchange views on security issues and multilateral cooperation

JFeed

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· Jun 22, 2026

Iranian Officers Are Hiding in Southern Lebanon: The Secret Trap Forcing Tehran to Beg for a Truce

High ranking Iranian military officers are trapped alongside local forces inside a massive underground fortress in southern Lebanon, explaining why Tehran is using intense diplomatic pressure to freeze all battlefield maneuvers.

The Rising Nepal

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· Jun 21, 2026

President Lamichhane, senior leader Shah jointly inaugurate first general convention

Kathmandu, June 21: The first general convention of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is underway at Guesthouse...

The West Australian

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· Jul 4, 2026

Swift wedding guests reveal 'moving' ceremony details

Details of a secretive wedding ceremony involving Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have emerged from guests who attended the event.

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 10, 2026

NYC premiere of live-action 'Moana' held in Lin-Manuel Miranda's neighborhood of Washington Heights

NYC premiere of live-action 'Moana' held in Lin-Manuel Miranda's neighborhood of Washington Heights

OpIndia

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· Jun 21, 2026

The Delhi Police did nothing wrong: Here is how Abhijit Dipke is lying to instigate violence against police personnel

Ratan Lal’s killing during the Delhi riots and the Republic Day tractor rally violence show how anti-police mobilisation can turn charged protests into direct threats for personnel tasked with maintaining law and order in Delhi.

Cosmopolitan

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· Jul 8, 2026

Anon Chiefs Source Says There’s Drama on Team Over Travis Kelce Wedding Invites: “Snipy Texts” in “Group Chats” Are Going Off

“A lot of guys want it to be drama.”

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 10, 2026

Community screenings help a movie set during an Indian insurgency bypass censorship

Sikh organizations and local activists are organizing community screenings in India’s northern Punjab state of a movie set during its bloody insurgency.

ABNA English

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· Jun 25, 2026

Director of Mourning Procession Arrested in Attack by Al Khalifa Security Forces

Security forces affiliated with the Bahraini regime raided a mourning procession and arrested its director.

Knewz

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· Jul 3, 2026

President Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 Fourth of July celebration literally falls apart during rehearsals

A rehearsal for President Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 Fourth of July celebrations was disrupted after part of an overhead stage fixture appeared to collapse onto the performance area, forcing performers to stop abruptly as it narrowly missed several people. Footage of the incident was shared on social media, prompting a wave of both concern and...

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 6, 2026

First Lady on Opening of the State's Strategic Command: "A Moment of Pride and Love"

First Lady Entissar El-Sisi shared new photos from her attendance alongside President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, during the inauguration ceremony of the State's Strategic Command headquarters in the New Administrative Capital (NAC).

India TV News

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· Jun 24, 2026

'A few moments with...': When PM Modi met Panchayat's Banrakas and Binod | VIDEO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a light-hearted moment with actors Durgesh Kumar and Ashok Pathak, who are popular for their roles in the famous web series 'Panchayat' on Tuesday during a recent media summit.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Rock-star reception for India's PM

A crowd of 35,000 people greeted Indian PM Narendra Modi in Melbourne overnight.

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