World News Today highlights on July 20, 2026 : ‘Blood for Blood,’ ‘We Kill Trump’, and Trump in a coffin — Iran’s growing campaign of anti-US billboards, graffiti

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Published20 Jul 2026, 02:49:07 AM IST

Latest news on July 20, 2026: Two mourners carry a banner reading: 'kill Trump' as an other one waves an anti-U.S. banner during the funeral procession of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)**(AFP)**

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20 Jul 2026, 09:09:12 PM IST

World News Live Updates: ‘Blood for Blood,’ ‘We Kill Trump’, and Trump in a coffin — Iran’s growing campaign of anti-US billboards, graffiti

Many of the installations invoke themes of revenge, while others directly depict Trump in coffins, reflecting the deepening hostility between Tehran and Washington.

20 Jul 2026, 07:50:15 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Andy Burnham's first speech as UK Prime Minister: Here are the key promises and major announcements

Burnham opened his speech by admitting that Britain's political class had failed to deliver stability or improve living standards. “I know people at home are fed up with politics. I hear you,” he said. “We have not been good enough and we need to be better.”

20 Jul 2026, 06:33:51 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Who is Khalil al-Hayya? Yahya Sinwar's successor and Hamas's new chief

Over the decades, he became one of the group's most prominent political figures, serving in Gaza before relocating to Qatar, where much of Hamas's external leadership has been based.

20 Jul 2026, 06:15:00 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Houthis announce maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia after cross-border attacks

Houthis have announced an immediate maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia after renewed cross-border attacks, accusing Riyadh of blockading Yemen's ports and striking Sanaa airport. The move raises concerns over Red Sea shipping and regional security.

20 Jul 2026, 04:56:18 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Andy Burnham becomes UK's first Catholic PM, seventh leader in a decade since Brexit

Andy Burnham has been appointed as UK’s prime minister, becoming the country’s seventh leader since its departure from the European Union in 2016.

20 Jul 2026, 02:06:01 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv says Moscow's troop losses surpass 1.43 million mark, as tensions escalate

Ukraine claimed Russia's troop losses have exceeded 1.43 million since the 2022 invasion, including 1,600 casualties in the past day. A CSIS report estimates Russia has suffered at least 1.4 million casualties, while fighting continues with fresh drone attacks by both sides.

20 Jul 2026, 11:39:37 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Who was Rajiv Meherish? Indian-origin founder of the popular Dubai-based restaurant chain Raju Omlet who passed away

Rajiv Meherish, the Indian-origin founder and CEO of Dubai-based restaurant chain Raju Omlet, passed away on July 19 after a brief illness. He launched the brand in 2013, growing it into seven outlets across Dubai. Business leaders remembered him as a humble and visionary entrepreneur.

20 Jul 2026, 11:12:59 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Trump, Spain's Sánchez meet at World Cup final after months of diplomatic tensions

US President Donald Trump and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez meet publicly at the FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey after months of tensions over NATO defence spending, trade and foreign policy. The encounter signals a tentative improvement in US-Spain relations.

20 Jul 2026, 03:43:30 AM IST

World News Live Updates: FIFA World Cup 2026 Halftime Show: What happened during FIFA’s first-ever Halftime spectacle?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final introduced the tournament’s first official halftime show, bringing together major music stars and a format inspired by the Super Bowl.

20 Jul 2026, 02:49:07 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Netanyahu's office hits back at NYC Mayor Mamdani over arrest remarks

Netanyahu's office said Mamdani was following the same playbook as former ICC prosecutor Karim Khan by attacking Israel to distract from problems in New York.

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