Breakfast News Recap: NATO boosts eastern defences as US confirms weapons in orbit and Houthi attacks widen
The biggest security shift came from Washington, where US officials publicly confirmed for the first time that the country has weapons in orbit capable of disabling or destroying enemy satellites, as the Golden Dome space interceptor programme was said to be ready for flight. The Pentagon watchdog also warned that the war with Iran exposed shortages of key munitions and bottlenecks in the US defence industrial base. 🔗 🔗Across Europe, NATO said it will increase support for Ukraine and strengthen its own defences along the eastern border with Russia after fresh strikes near Poland, while Lithuania said NATO fighter jets... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Sep 2026 08:41 LONDON
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Internet shutdown in Pakistan-administered Kashmir passes 100 days amid unrest
Internet access has been severely restricted in Pakistan-administered Kashmir for more than 100 days, with mobile data and broadband services still suspended after protests over electoral reform began in June. The blackout has continued despite staggered elections and the formation of a new government, according to the supplied reporting. Residents have faced ongoing disruption to daily life as the communications restrictions remain in place.The shutdown began on June 5, when authorities imposed restrictions as unrest grew ahead of local elections originally scheduled for July 27. NetBlocks, an independent observer that monitors internet shutdowns, said the partial blackout has continued since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 07:37 LONDON
Spain advances Sahrawi citizenship bill amid concern in Morocco
Spain's lower house of parliament has approved a bill that would create a special route to Spanish citizenship for Sahrawis born in Western Sahara before 29 September 1977, with first-degree descendants also covered. The measure passed by 168 votes to 31, with 145 abstentions, and now moves to the Senate for further scrutiny. The proposal is being watched closely in Morocco because of its possible effect on Spain's wider relationship with Rabat.Under the bill, eligible Sahrawis would be able to apply through a special procedure without meeting the normal residency requirement. The text would also shorten the residence period for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 03:30 LONDON
At least seven killed in prison fire and riot in Kobane, northern Syria
At least seven inmates have been killed after a fire broke out at a prison in Kobane, a predominantly Kurdish town in northern Syria. The blaze followed a riot inside the jail, according to state media reports, and others were injured in the incident. The cause of the fire has not yet been officially confirmed.State-run reports said the unrest began after tensions in the town escalated on Friday, following protests over the killing of a former Kurdish fighter. Dozens of people were reported injured, burned or suffocated after the riot and fire. The prison is still administered by Kurdish authorities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 17:35 LONDON
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Argentina moves to file criminal complaint over Falklands oil operations
Argentina has said it will file criminal charges against Navitas Petroleum and several related executives over hydrocarbon activity near the Falkland Islands. The move is the latest legal step in a long-running sovereignty dispute with the United Kingdom over the South Atlantic territory, which Argentina calls the Malvinas. According to the Argentine presidency, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno will submit the complaint.The case is expected to target Navitas Petroleum Development & Production Ltd, Navitas Petroleum Atlantic United, Navitas Petroleum LP, JHI Associates Inc and Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas Ltd. Argentina says the companies are operating under licences issued by what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 14:07 LONDON
