Day News Recap: Iran strikes widen Gulf tensions as Nepal flood toll climbs and Europe frets over energy
Iran said it struck United States bases in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, widening a fast moving confrontation after renewed Gulf attacks. The claim came as Tehran also sought an International Criminal Court probe into a US strike it says hit a wedding party in Kuhestak, while President Donald Trump said the US was stockpiling munitions after the Iran operation and signalled shifts in arms supply. 🔗 🔗 🔗Pressure in the Gulf also deepened after Saudi Arabia said an attack on a Saudi owned tanker in the Strait of Hormuz killed two Filipino sailors. Separately, analysts said China’s support... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Sep 2026 18:24 LONDON
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Somalia repels armed assault on Baidoa amid regional political tensions
Somalia says its army has repelled an armed assault in Baidoa, the largest city in the country's South West State, after explosions and gunfire were reported early on Thursday. The attack came during a period of political tension in the region and lasted for several hours, according to accounts cited by the Defence Ministry and witnesses. Residents were reported to have stayed indoors as fighting spread across different parts of the town.In a statement posted on social media, the Defence Ministry said the assault was carried out by two armed groups and blamed militias loyal to ousted Governor Abdiaziz Hassan... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 15:33 LONDON
Shootout in Kyiv between Ukraine's security services leaves at least three wounded
A shootout in central Kyiv between officers from Ukraine's domestic security service and military intelligence has left at least three people wounded. The incident took place on Wednesday morning in a downtown area of the capital and has drawn a sharp response from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He described the clash as disgraceful, while the domestic security service said it should not have happened.According to the confirmed accounts, the confrontation involved officers from the Security Service of Ukraine, known as the SBU, and the military intelligence directorate, known as the HUR. The SBU said on Thursday that it was assisting state... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 15:30 LONDON
Former UK minister accuses Ministry of Defence of withholding nuclear test veterans' medical records
A former UK veterans minister has accused the Ministry of Defence of deliberately withholding information about the medical records of Cold War nuclear test veterans. Tobias Ellwood said the issue concerns records linked to the United Kingdom's nuclear testing programme, which ran from 1952 to 1967. He told BBC Newsnight that information he had previously given to Parliament, based on ministry briefings, was now, in his words, "a complete lie".Ellwood said he now believes ministers were briefed over the years to say there was no evidence that could help nuclear test veterans. He alleged that this approach was used to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 09:00 LONDON
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Two Palestinian teenagers killed in West Bank village raid as investigation continues
Two Palestinian teenagers were killed in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir near Ramallah during an incident involving Israeli settlers and army troops, according to local officials and the Palestinian health ministry. The victims were aged 16 and 19, and Palestinian news agency WAFA said they died in the village on Tuesday. The Israeli military said its forces had entered the area to provide security for police officers and an Israeli civilian seeking to retrieve livestock.In a statement, the military said troops fired on and struck what it described as "key instigators" after stones were thrown at the forces during... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 03:59 LONDON
Republican Senator Thom Tillis Urges Trump to Fire Defence Secretary Hegseth Amid War With Iran
United States Senator Thom Tillis has publicly called on President Donald Trump to remove Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of creating a leadership void at the Pentagon. The criticism comes as the US military is under strain from the ongoing war with Iran. Tillis made the appeal in a social media post on Wednesday, marking a sharp public break with a senior member of his own party.In his post, Tillis said he had seen "inept management" of service members and argued that Hegseth was "intimidated by competence". He said the defence secretary was retreating into culture-war politics instead of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 23:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East conflict widens as drone fears, sabotage probes and market nerves deepen
The biggest escalation came in the Middle East, where Iran accused the United States of a war crime after saying a strike hit a wedding celebration in Kuhestak, near the Strait of Hormuz, killing at least four people. Donald Trump said the US was striking Iranian targets near the strait and threatened even larger retaliation, while Iran said its Kheibar Shekan missile had become central to the latest exchange of strikes across the region. 🔗 🔗 🔗Pressure on Iran also came from the nuclear front, with the International Atomic Energy Agency saying it urgently needs access to Iranian nuclear sites... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Sep 2026 18:26 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak deepens as WHO warns response must ramp up
The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo must be brought under control by breaking every chain of transmission. Speaking in Geneva, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the epidemic will continue to threaten the DRC, its neighbours and the wider region until all transmission chains are identified and stopped. The warning comes as official government data show deaths from the disease have now exceeded 3,000.Tedros said it remains unclear how many people came into contact with the virus before they died, which means there are transmission chains that health teams have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 17:59 LONDON
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Armed gang steals gold bars and cash from security convoy in Port Moresby
Police in Papua New Guinea are investigating an armed robbery in Port Moresby after attackers intercepted two private security vehicles carrying gold and cash. The convoy was stopped in the early morning on Wednesday, and the thieves escaped with 25 gold bars, 315,000 kina in cash, and two firearms. Police say the case may rank among the country's biggest robberies by value.Police Commissioner David Manning said the hold-up happened at about 4:30am as the vehicles were travelling through the city. According to the account given to police, the convoy had left its security base shortly after 4:30am and was heading... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 13:03 LONDON
US Seeks Extradition of American Donor Held in Spain Over Alleged Hamas Financing
A wealthy American donor to Palestinian causes is being held in Spain as Madrid considers a United States extradition request over allegations that he helped finance Hamas. James "Fergie" Chambers was arrested on the island of Ibiza in July and has since been held in a Madrid jail for six weeks, according to the supplied material. His wife and lawyers say the case amounts to political persecution, while Chambers denies wrongdoing.The case centres on a sealed US indictment, meaning the specific allegations have not been made public. US authorities have linked Chambers to the transfer of $7.5m to Tunisia and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 08:03 LONDON
Syria's restrained approach to Israel carries risks after fresh strikes in the west and north
Israel has carried out a new series of strikes and ground activity in Syria, including shelling a hilltop near Beit Jinn in the western Damascus countryside and a raid in a village in Quneitra province. The attacks came only days after Israeli fighter jets struck the Abu al-Duhur military base in northern Syria, causing significant damage. The developments have renewed scrutiny of Damascus's decision to avoid direct military confrontation while it pursues diplomacy and state rebuilding.According to the supplied material, the Abu al-Duhur strike was justified by Israel as an effort to prevent a possible Turkish military deployment at the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 06:33 LONDON
Israel expands presence and operations in southern Lebanon, BBC reports
Israel is expanding its military presence in southern Lebanon and continuing strikes and demolitions there despite a ceasefire announced in June, according to a report from the border area. The account describes a landscape of destroyed buildings, abandoned crops and a largely empty road near the Mediterranean coast close to Naqoura. It says the Lebanese state presence is limited to a checkpoint near the town, while Israeli flags and checkpoints mark the start of territory under Israeli control.The report says a Lebanese military checkpoint painted in the national colours is the last visible sign of state authority near Naqoura, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 06:30 LONDON
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Israel finance and defence ministries clash over war spending as budget pressure grows
Israel's finance and defence ministries are locked in a dispute over the cost of the country's ongoing wars, with the military warning that delays could affect national security. The row comes as the government weighs a further 15 billion shekels for the armed forces, according to the supporting material. If approved, the 2026 defence budget would rise to 184 billion shekels, a level described in the source as near-record.The disagreement centres on how to fund military operations across several fronts at once. The source says Israeli forces remain deployed in Lebanon and Syria, while also continuing to occupy Gaza and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 21:33 LONDON
India rejects Hague ruling on Indus Waters Treaty as legal standoff deepens
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has ruled that the Indus Waters Treaty remains fully in force and that India cannot unilaterally suspend it. In a unanimous decision, the five-member tribunal said India must continue to observe its obligations under the 1960 agreement, including rules governing the design and operation of hydropower projects on rivers that flow into Pakistan. India has rejected both the ruling and the court's jurisdiction, setting up a fresh legal and diplomatic confrontation between the two neighbours.The decision is the first international ruling to address whether India's move to place the treaty in abeyance... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 13:59 LONDON
Two killed as ammunition-laden vehicle explodes in Syria's Idlib countryside
An ammunition-laden vehicle exploded in the town of Binnish in Syria's Idlib countryside on Tuesday, killing at least two people and injuring several others. The blast took place in northwestern Syria, an area that has seen repeated security incidents during years of conflict. Emergency teams were sent to the scene shortly after the explosion, and ambulances transported the wounded to nearby hospitals.According to the preliminary toll released by the Idlib Emergency and Disaster Management Directorate, two people were killed and five were wounded. A security source quoted by the Syrian authorities said the vehicle was carrying ammunition when it exploded.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 13:36 LONDON
Australia investigates reports former soldier killed while serving as medic in Ukraine
Australian authorities are investigating reports that a former Australian Defence Force soldier has been killed in Ukraine. The man, known by the nickname "Mozzie the Aussie," was serving as a combat medic with Ukraine's International Legion, according to the supplied report. His death has not been confirmed by Australian or Ukrainian officials.The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is making inquiries with authorities in Ukraine, the report said. The soldier had previously served in the Australian Army and was a member of the Townsville-based 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. He had also completed deployments to Papua New Guinea before travelling... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 10:33 LONDON
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Poland renews call for German WWII reparations at Westerplatte ceremony
Poland's president has renewed a call for Germany to settle the issue of World War Two reparations during a pre-dawn commemoration at Westerplatte, near Gdansk. Karol Nawrocki made the appeal on Monday as Poland marked 87 years since Nazi Germany invaded the country on 1 September 1939. The ceremony took place at the peninsula on the northern edge of Gdansk, a site closely associated with the opening of the war.Mr Nawrocki said he was appealing to the German chancellor and the German nation to resolve the issue with historical justice in mind and with the future in mind. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
EU weighs three-year mission to help Lebanon as UNIFIL mandate nears expiry
European officials are discussing a possible European Union mission to support Lebanon's security forces as the long-running UN peacekeeping presence in the south approaches its planned end. The proposal would come as UNIFIL's mandate is set to expire on 31 December 2026, raising questions about what, if anything, could fill the gap. The issue is expected to be discussed at an EU defence and foreign ministers meeting in Ireland this week.According to the material under discussion, the European External Action Service has circulated a plan for a three-year military and civilian mission. The mission would advise and train the Lebanese... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 07:03 LONDON
US government seeks Supreme Court backing to remove transgender service members
The US government has asked the Supreme Court to allow it to remove 29 transgender service members from the armed forces while a legal challenge continues. The request comes as the case over the Pentagon's ban moves toward trial next year. For now, the affected personnel, including reservists, active-duty members and National Guard members, remain in their posts.Solicitor General John Sauer filed the petition on behalf of the government, arguing that the military's authority to decide who may serve is a matter of exceptional importance. The government is seeking to overturn lower-court rulings that found the ban likely violates due... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 22:02 LONDON
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye move to operationalise Mecca security pact in Istanbul
Top defence and foreign affairs officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye are meeting in Istanbul to work out how to turn their Mecca security agreement into an operational framework. The talks are focused on how the pact will function in practice after the three countries signed it in Mecca on 7 August. The agreement says an attack on one member will be treated as an attack on all three.The meeting is expected to centre on coordination of defence production capabilities and deeper cooperation in the defence industry. It comes as the three governments try to move from a political... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 21:32 LONDON
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Top US general says there are no plans to send troops to polling places for November elections
The chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff has said there are no plans to deploy federal military personnel or federalized National Guard members to polling places during the 2026 elections. In a letter addressed to Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, General Dan Caine also said there are no plans to seize ballots, voting machines or other election-related material. The assurance comes amid heightened concern among Democrats about possible military involvement in the election process.Caine's letter, obtained on Monday, said the Joint Force has no plans to send federal military personnel or federalized members of the National... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 21:03 LONDON
Hungary investigates after allegedly stolen Cessna enters restricted airspace near Paks nuclear plant
Hungarian authorities are investigating after a light aircraft allegedly stolen from Kalocsa airfield entered restricted airspace around the Paks nuclear power plant and was tracked by military jets before crashing in a sunflower field. The pilot, described in local reporting as a 24-year-old man, was later arrested after trying to flee the scene. Officials said the aircraft came down in Tolan county, about 84 miles south of Budapest.According to the available account, the aircraft was a Cessna that took off from Kalocsa airfield before flying into the protected zone around the nuclear facility. Military radar detected the plane and two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 10:03 LONDON
Lavrov warns NATO Arctic activity is a direct threat to Russia
Russia's foreign minister has said NATO's growing activity in the Arctic amounts to a direct security threat, warning that the risk of incidents in the far north is rising. Sergei Lavrov made the comments in an article published on Monday by the Russian foreign ministry. He said the alliance's military activity in the region could increase the chance of an armed confrontation with potentially catastrophic consequences.Lavrov specifically referred to NATO's Arctic Sentry mission, which the alliance launched in February to strengthen its presence in the far north. He described NATO military exercises in the region as aggressive and said such... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 04:06 LONDON
Niger says it is regaining control after mutiny in Niamey with reported Russian help
Niger's defence ministry said on Sunday that forces were gradually regaining control after a mutiny by soldiers in the capital, Niamey. The unrest began on Saturday and centred on the presidential palace and the Diori Hamani International Airport, where the military air base is located. By Sunday, the city appeared calm, with military trucks and checkpoints visible on major roads between the airport and the presidential district.According to the supplied material, the mutineers stormed the presidential palace and took positions at the airport base before loyalist forces moved against them. Several analysts said Russia's Africa Corps intervened as the authorities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 16:29 LONDON
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Six months on, war with Iran deepens pressure at home and at sea
More than six months into the war on Iran, the pressure on ordinary people is described as worsening, with no short-term relief expected. The supplied material says life for most Iranians has deteriorated and that daily life has become a struggle for much of the country's population of about 90 million. It also says the conflict began on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes and has continued to reshape politics, security and the economy inside Iran.The report says Iran's military and political establishment has adapted to the war without making major concessions to its ideological principles. It also describes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 13:59 LONDON
Zambian opposition leader charged with treason after post-election raid
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been charged with treason following a deadly raid and a period of detention that has deepened tensions after the country's recent presidential election. His lawyer said the charge was announced on Saturday night, after Mundubile had gone into hiding at a United Nations building in the capital, Lusaka. Seventeen other people, including his running mate Makebi Zulu, were also charged.The case comes after a disputed vote in which official results gave incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema 60% of the vote, compared with 38% for Mundubile. Mundubile had challenged the outcome, while the authorities accused his... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 10:30 LONDON
UN says 13 captives released after mass kidnapping in Kenscoff, Haiti
The United Nations says 13 people kidnapped during a major gang attack in the Haitian hillside community of Kenscoff have been released. The group included six children and seven women, according to a statement from UNICEF. The release comes after an assault on August 23 that left at least 47 people dead and more than 50 abducted.UNICEF said the freed captives had been taken last week in one of the largest mass abductions reported in Haiti in recent memory. Yannig Dussart, the agency's deputy representative in Haiti, said the release offered a rare moment of hope amid violence threatening children... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
Speculation grows over Iran's supreme leader as Mojtaba Khamenei remains absent
Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen publicly since he was appointed at the beginning of the Iran war, according to the supplied report. The absence has fuelled speculation inside Iran about the country's leadership and the durability of the succession arrangement. The article says some people in Iran now believe he "doesn't exist at all", reflecting the uncertainty surrounding his role.The report says the younger Khamenei was selected after bombs and missiles struck Iran in February, when the country was already facing war, weak economic growth, water and energy shortages, a weak currency and pressure on most of its regional... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 20:30 LONDON
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Royal Navy tracks Russian warships and sanctioned cargo vessels in North Sea and Channel
Royal Navy warships and a helicopter spent three days tracking Russian Navy vessels and sanctioned cargo ships in the North Sea and English Channel, in what the UK described as an intense maritime security operation. The monitoring took place last week and involved ships and aircraft following the movement of four vessels through UK waters. The operation focused on Russian naval activity and cargo shipping linked to sanctions enforcement.The Royal Navy said HMS Duncan, HMS St Albans and HMS Severn used radar to track the vessels, while a Merlin helicopter provided surveillance from the air. During the operation, the Russian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 13:30 LONDON
Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC spreads to two new zones as cases and deaths rise
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to two new health zones, Biena and Manguredjipa, bringing the total number of affected areas to 60. The latest government figures show the outbreak continuing to expand in North Kivu province, where health officials say the virus is moving faster than containment efforts. The new figures add to concern over one of the most serious Ebola emergencies recorded in the country.According to the Ministry of Health data released on Friday, the outbreak has now reached 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths. Officials said the fatality rate in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 23:29 LONDON
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Gaza ceasefire under renewed strain as envoy warns of collapse
Nicolay Mladenov, the high representative for the Board of Peace, has warned that the Gaza ceasefire could collapse if both sides fail to follow the agreed roadmap. In an interview, he said there was no better alternative to the current plan and that a return to war would be devastating. His warning came as Israeli raids and attacks continued in the Gaza Strip, keeping pressure on the fragile truce.Mladenov said the Board of Peace has now determined the mechanism for deploying the International Stabilization Force and identified its deployment locations in Gaza. He said Morocco has agreed to take part,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 19:02 LONDON
Syria appoints ex-SDF commander Mazloum Abdi as presidential adviser after force dissolves
Mazloum Abdi, the former commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, has been appointed adviser to Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa after the group announced its dissolution and integration into Syria's armed forces. The appointment was announced by Syria's official news agency, and it follows Abdi's declaration earlier this week that the SDF had completed its integration. The move marks a further step in the effort to bring one of Syria's most powerful non-state armed formations under central government control.US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack described the dissolution as genuine integration and said the appointment of Kurdish figures to government... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 18:36 LONDON
Greece scrambles F-16s after drone reported from Turkey flies near Alexandroupolis airport
Greece scrambled F-16 fighter jets after a drone reported to be from Turkey entered airspace near Alexandroupolis airport in the country's northeast, according to military and media accounts. The drone was said to have flown close to the runway as a passenger aircraft was preparing to depart. Greek authorities described the response as immediate, with the air force mobilised as the aircraft was detected near the border area.State broadcaster ERTnews said the drone had illegally penetrated Greek airspace near the port city of Alexandroupolis, which lies close to the Turkish border. It reported that the drone flew near the runway... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 14:02 LONDON
Deadly armed raid on cattle camp in South Sudan kills at least 49
At least 49 people have been killed and 33 others wounded after gunmen raided a village and seasonal cattle camp in Warrap State in north-western South Sudan, local officials said. The attack took place early on Thursday in Tonj North County, hitting Machar-Pakuek cattle camp and Mading Juer Boma in Majak Payam. Officials said the assault is the latest in a series of violent cattle raids in an area long affected by competition over grazing land and water.Warrap State spokesperson William Wol Mayom Bol said the attack was carried out by what he described as an armed cross-border criminal network.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 13:32 LONDON
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Pakistan and Kuwait sign new defence protocol in Rawalpindi
Pakistan and Kuwait have signed a new defence protocol in Rawalpindi, expanding military cooperation between the two countries. The agreement, called the Protocol Agreement-2026, was signed on Thursday by Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Sabah. Pakistan's Ministry of Defence said the deal significantly strengthens a cooperation framework that has been in place since 2023.Under the protocol, Pakistan's armed forces will help train Kuwait's military, support defence capacity building and assist with border management. The ministry said the arrangement builds on an underlying agreement signed in June 2023, which Kuwait formally ratified only... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 13:03 LONDON
Syria's Druze leader says community is an integral part of Israel amid Suwayda tensions
Syria's top Druze spiritual leader has said the community is "an integral part of the State of Israel," in a statement that has sharpened tensions between Suwayda province and Damascus. Hikmat al-Hijri made the remarks at a gathering in Suwayda on Monday, according to the supplied report, and linked his comments to a broader vision for the province's future. He also hinted that developments in Suwayda could be announced within days.Al-Hijri is one of Syria's three Sheikh al-Aql, the senior religious leaders of the Druze community, and is described as its most influential political and spiritual figure in Suwayda. In... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
Ukraine says Russia plans second formal mobilisation wave of 600,000 troops
Ukraine says Russia is preparing to mobilise 600,000 additional soldiers across 2026 and 2027, in what it describes as a second formal wave of conscription. The claim was made by Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate and Foreign Intelligence Service, which said the Russian leadership had already taken the decision. According to the Ukrainian assessment, 300,000 troops would be called up this year and another 300,000 in 2027.The reported plan comes as Kyiv says Moscow is facing mounting battlefield losses and a sharp decline in voluntary recruitment. Ukrainian intelligence said the trigger was a combination of heavy losses, a loss of military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
US judge blocks Pentagon blacklisting of Anthropic in AI dispute
A US federal judge has blocked the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic, ruling that the Department of Defense acted illegally when it designated the artificial intelligence company a national security supply-chain risk. The written order, issued by District Judge Rita Lin, marks a significant setback for the Pentagon in a dispute over military use of AI systems. It also deepens a broader legal fight over how far the government can go in pressuring private technology firms to support defence work.The case centres on Anthropic's refusal to allow its Claude models to be used for surveillance or autonomous weapons. In her ruling,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 09:31 LONDON
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Piracy off Somalia surges to highest level since 2013, analysis of IMO data shows
Piracy off Somalia has risen to its highest level since 2013, according to an analysis of data from the International Maritime Organisation. At least 15 attacks have been reported since the start of the year across the Gulf of Aden, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean within 2,000 kilometres of Somalia. The increase marks a sharp change after years in which the region recorded only a handful of pirate attacks annually.The analysis says eight of the attacks took place in the Gulf of Aden since May, an area between Somalia and Yemen that links the Red Sea to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 18:34 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
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