Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kharkiv and Lviv region, killing three civilians
Rescue workers in Kharkiv recovered three bodies from the rubble of a four-storey residential building after an overnight Russian strike collapsed part of the block in the city's western Kholodnohirskyi district. The attack also damaged a five-storey building in the Shevchenkivskyi district, where windows were blown out in nearby apartment blocks. In the western Lviv region, a separate drone attack set two homes on fire in Murovane and damaged three cars.Emergency crews, police, bomb-disposal teams and search dogs remained at the Kharkiv sites as they continued looking for anyone who might still be trapped. A responder from the State Emergency... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 11:30 LONDON
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Air France says it will follow Israeli crew nationality restrictions for flights to Tel Aviv
Air France has said it will comply with new Israeli restrictions limiting which crew members may operate flights into the country based on nationality. The airline's confirmation comes after reports that the rules apply to nationals of 31 Muslim-majority countries and could affect foreign carriers serving Israel. The policy has drawn attention because it may force airlines to adjust staffing for flights to Tel Aviv and Israeli airspace.According to the supplied report, the restrictions were communicated by Israel's Ministry of Transport and Road Safety to foreign airlines on 1 October. The directive says pilots and cabin crew operating flights into... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 11:07 LONDON
Delta flight evacuated at Ben Gurion Airport after anonymous bomb threat
A Delta Airlines flight from New York to Tel Aviv was evacuated at Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday after an anonymous bomb threat prompted an emergency response. The aircraft was moved to an isolated area of the airport and searched by officials. Authorities later said there was no immediate danger and that the threat appeared to be a false alarm.The incident involved Flight 1073, which had been bound for Tel Aviv in Israel. According to the confirmed account, the message claimed that an explosive device was on board, triggering the evacuation and inspection. Airport staff and security personnel carried out... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 11:04 LONDON
Drone attack sinks ship off Bulgaria's Black Sea coast as rescue details emerge
Bulgaria has reported a fresh drone attack on two ships in the Black Sea near its coast, with one vessel sinking and emergency rescue operations launched. The incident took place on Tuesday, 13 October, close to Bulgaria's shoreline, according to the country's leadership. It has added to concern over maritime security in a strategically sensitive part of the Black Sea.Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the Maltese-flagged Chelsea 3 was struck by three aerial drones, and that all 15 crew members were rescued. Five of those on board received treatment for minor injuries, he said in a video posted on social... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 11:01 LONDON
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Ukraine pauses strikes on Russian energy sites for two days as Russia keeps hitting power infrastructure
Ukraine has said it will suspend attacks on Russian oil refineries and other energy infrastructure for two days, in a move intended to give space to a proposed energy ceasefire. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the pause was meant to allow room for the arrangement announced by United States President Donald Trump. The decision comes as Russia continues to strike Ukrainian energy facilities, according to Kyiv.Zelensky said he took the step after Trump announced what he described as an immediate ceasefire on attacks against energy infrastructure. The Ukrainian president said the country had learned of the proposal through the media and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 10:59 LONDON
Anthropic says Houthi militants used Claude AI in weapons development amid deadly Saudi airport strike
Anthropic has said Houthi militants in Yemen used its Claude AI system to help develop weapons technology aimed at Saudi Arabia. The company said the group used the tool to assist with warheads and guidance systems, while also referring to three separate weapons development programmes. The disclosure comes as the conflict continues to spill across the Yemen-Saudi border and into wider regional security concerns.According to the company, the militants used Claude Code to help develop technology for guiding, controlling and navigating weapons. Anthropic said it had blocked most of the requests, but not all, and said the group used different... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 09:35 LONDON
Gaza ceasefire anniversary marked by continued Israeli strikes and fresh displacement
Gaza marked the first anniversary of its ceasefire on 10 October with continued Israeli attacks and new displacement in Gaza City. The truce has been described by more than 100 humanitarian and human rights organisations as existing "in name only". Israeli forces have also continued to push the so-called Yellow Line deeper into residential neighbourhoods, adding to pressure on civilians already uprooted by the war.Gaza's Health Ministry said 1,493 people had been killed and 5,299 wounded since the ceasefire took effect, as of 12 October. That was up from 1,460 a week earlier, according to the same figures. The ministry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 09:30 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Riyadh under repeated attack as IMF cuts regional outlook and Ukraine strikes continue
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a ballistic missile fired towards Riyadh as the Houthis claimed fresh strikes on the capital’s airport and an air base in Khami, with the airport remaining closed after renewed attacks. The claims came amid a third straight day of missile and drone attacks on the Saudi capital. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the wider Gulf, Qatar’s emir said the country had faced “exceptional events” as regional instability continued to weigh on the state, while the International Monetary Fund sharply downgraded its outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia, warning the region’s economy is now set to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Oct 2026 08:41 LONDON
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Qatar emir says country has faced exceptional circumstances amid regional instability
Qatar's emir has said the country has faced "exceptional events" as regional instability continues to affect the Gulf state. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani made the remarks in Doha on Tuesday morning while addressing the Shura Council. He said the period had once again shown the cohesion of Qatar's state institutions.The emir linked the situation to months of instability stemming from the United States-Israeli war on Iran. According to the supplied report, the conflict began on February 28 and has triggered a global energy crisis. He said Qatar had been able to absorb the consequences of the regional turmoil... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 07:59 LONDON
Federal agents search Ilhan Omar home amid criminal investigation and political backlash
US federal agents searched the Washington home of Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar as part of a criminal investigation, according to officials. The operation took place early in the morning and was carried out by Homeland Security Investigations, the investigative arm of US immigration enforcement. It has triggered a sharp political backlash and renewed accusations that the Trump administration is using federal law enforcement against political opponents.The Justice Department said agents executed a judicially authorised search warrant in the Washington area, but did not identify Ms Omar or disclose the nature of the probe. Tom Homan, described by President Donald Trump... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 07:35 LONDON
IMF warns of elevated AI and cyber risks to global financial system in Bangkok
The International Monetary Fund has warned that elevated risks linked to artificial intelligence and cyber threats could trigger a sharp tightening of financial conditions and market turmoil. The warning was set out in the fund's latest Global Financial Stability Report, released during the second day of its annual meetings with the World Bank in Bangkok. The report said an AI-related market correction and severe cyber incidents are plausible near-term catalysts for disruption.The IMF said the recent boom in artificial intelligence, together with heavy investment in semiconductors and data centres, has supported global growth. It also cautioned that growing evidence suggests... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 07:32 LONDON
Guterres condemns deadly Houthi missile strike on Riyadh airport
UN Secretary-General AntĂłnio Guterres has condemned a Houthi missile attack on Riyadh's main airport in Saudi Arabia. The attack is described as deadly, with Saudi authorities saying 12 people were killed and more than 300 wounded. The statement from Guterres was direct: "These attacks must cease immediately." No further details are provided in the source on the timing of the strike, the extent of damage, or any immediate security response at the airport. The only verified impact in the source is the casualty figure reported by Saudi authorities. The attack is identified as a Houthi missile strike, and the condemnation... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 07:04 LONDON
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Trump keeps distance from Netanyahu ahead of Israel election
US President Donald Trump has not endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 election, marking a notably muted public stance after years of close political alignment. The vote comes as Netanyahu's Likud party and the far-right coalition it leads face growing pressure from opposition forces. Among the challengers is Gadi Eisenkot, who is seeking to build an opposition bloc around his Yashar party.Trump's position is striking because of his long record of backing Netanyahu and other right-wing allies in Israel. Since first entering the White House in 2017, he has pursued policies that strengthened Netanyahu's political... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 07:00 LONDON
Ethiopia's Tigray fighting deepens as UAE backs government and Saudi role comes under scrutiny
Renewed fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region is drawing in wider regional interests, with the United Arab Emirates publicly backing the federal government and Saudi Arabia's diplomatic role coming under fresh scrutiny. The escalation has raised concern that the conflict could spread beyond Tigray into neighbouring Afar and Amhara, while tensions with Eritrea add to fears of a broader confrontation. The developments also put renewed pressure on the November 2022 Pretoria peace agreement, which was intended to end the war between Ethiopia's government and Tigrayan forces.On 25 September, the UAE condemned attacks by the Tigray People's Liberation Front and allied armed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON
Houthi missile and drone attacks on Riyadh continue for a third day
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a ballistic missile fired towards Riyadh, while the Houthis said they targeted the Saudi capital's airport and a separate airbase with a drone. The latest exchange came late on Monday and followed attacks on King Khalid International Airport that the supplied report says killed 14 people over the previous two days. Residents in Riyadh reported hearing several powerful explosions, and a text alert warned of an aerial threat shortly before the blasts.Saudi military spokesman Turki al-Maliki said air defence systems successfully downed the incoming missile fired from Yemen, without specifying the intended target. Houthi military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 01:30 LONDON
Poland says two Turkish citizens detained in Germany over Russia-linked Starlink station fire
Poland says two Turkish citizens have been detained in Germany over a fire at a Starlink station in central Poland that officials describe as sabotage carried out on Russia's behalf. The fire took place about a month earlier in Masovia, in eastern Poland, and damaged the station's power system and backup generator. Polish officials say the case is now moving into the criminal process in Poland.Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski said the two men will face sabotage charges in Poland and accused them of acting on the instructions of a foreign intelligence agency. Special Services Minister Tomasz Siemoniak said he had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 23:59 LONDON
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NATO commander warns alliance will respond forcefully if attacked in Warsaw
NATO's top military commander has issued a sharper warning that the alliance would respond forcefully if it were attacked, as European concern grows over possible Russian aggression. US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich made the remarks at the Warsaw Security Forum, saying NATO would block an initial assault, blunt any continued advance and, if needed, break the enemy's forces and war-fighting system. He did not name Russia directly, but the comments were clearly delivered against the backdrop of rising tensions in Europe.Grynkewich said NATO would destroy "anything and everything" if someone were "foolish enough" to attack the alliance. He also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 21:59 LONDON
Riyadh airport remains closed after renewed Houthi strikes
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a ballistic missile fired towards Riyadh as the Houthis claimed fresh strikes on the capital's airport and an air base in Khamis Mushait. The latest attack comes as authorities keep King Khalid International Airport closed until October 17, extending disruption after a deadly weekend strike. Airlines have cancelled flights while officials continue to assess the damage and security risks.Saudi officials said a Saudi-led coalition destroyed the missile, and earlier warnings of a possible hostile threat were issued in Riyadh. According to the supplied material, the Houthis said they carried out two strikes on Monday local... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 21:30 LONDON
Houthis claim new missile attack on Riyadh airport as Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missile
The Houthis said on Monday that they carried out a new attack on Riyadh's airport, claiming a ballistic missile was fired at the Saudi capital. Saudi authorities said they had destroyed a missile headed toward Riyadh, while the airport closure was extended and airlines cancelled flights. The claims and counterclaims came amid continuing cross-border strikes linked to the conflict in Yemen.According to the group's statement, the missile targeted the airport in Riyadh, where 12 people were killed and about 300 were injured in an attack on Saturday. The same statement also said a drone strike hit the air base at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
UK says RAF Fairford plot was almost certainly directed by Iran's IRGC as sanctions widen
Britain has sharpened its attribution of the suspected plot linked to RAF Fairford, saying it was almost certainly directed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Prime Minister Andy Burnham told parliament the government would not tolerate threats on British soil and would use its full range of powers against Iran's use of criminal networks. The latest statement comes as London imposed sanctions on two Iranian nationals and widened its diplomatic response.Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the two sanctioned men were involved in facilitating or engaging in hostile activity on behalf of the Iranian regime, although he did not identify them.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 20:29 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Riyadh airport attacks widen Middle East tensions as energy shock deepens
Saudi Arabia said it would respond seriously after Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, where two strikes left 14 people dead and more than 300 injured, according to the civil aviation authority. The airport was also suspended as Gulf allies voiced support for a stronger security response. đź”— đź”—The escalation comes as the International Energy Agency warned the world is facing the biggest energy crisis ever, with disruption from the Iran, US war now stretching beyond seven months. Iran also threatened to disrupt US and UAE oil shuttle operations in the Strait of Hormuz, while diesel markets... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Oct 2026 18:21 LONDON
Yandex services disrupted as Ukraine strike is linked to sharp drop in bot traffic
Volodymyr Zelensky said a Ukrainian strike on a Yandex data centre in Vladimir has been followed by a sharp fall in bot traffic, as the company's services began returning to normal. Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum in Poland, he said social media users may have noticed their feeds were quieter after the attack. He linked the outage to fewer online provocations, saying there was "less hate, less division, and fewer provocations" because there were fewer bots.The strike hit a data centre in Vladimir, about 100 miles east of Moscow, on Sunday, according to the report. Yandex said almost all... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 18:04 LONDON
France school shooting in Aubagne injures principal and teacher
Police in southern France have detained a 14-year-old student after a shooting at Joseph Lakanal Middle School in Aubagne, near Marseille, left the school principal and a teacher injured. Officials said the suspect allegedly hid a hunting shotgun in a guitar case before opening fire on Monday. A third person was grazed in the incident, and the school was evacuated as children ran for cover.Marseille Public Prosecutor Nicolas Bessone said the student fired once or twice on the first floor before moving to the second floor and firing again. Mayor Jean-Pierre Squillari said a staff member disarmed the teenager before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 17:35 LONDON
Iran and Saudi Arabia hold first public contact since Houthi escalation over Yemen
Iran and Saudi Arabia have held their first publicly reported contact since the Houthi escalation intensified, with both sides discussing the conflict in Yemen and efforts to reduce tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Sunday, according to the supplied material. Tehran also offered to help facilitate talks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah.The call came after deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia, including strikes on Riyadh's international airport over the weekend that killed 14 people and wounded hundreds, according to the supplied row.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 16:34 LONDON
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Diesel prices surge as Iran war and Ukraine refinery strikes squeeze global supply
Global diesel markets are under renewed pressure as supply disruptions linked to the war involving Iran and Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy facilities continue to reduce exports. The latest reporting says the fall in diesel shipments has helped push prices higher in the United States, the United Kingdom and other markets. The issue has become a wider economic concern because diesel is central to road freight, shipping and other parts of the supply chain.The supplied material says United States President Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries for part of the global reduction in diesel exports, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 16:32 LONDON
Iran threatens US-UAE oil shuttle operations in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has signalled that it intends to disrupt a shuttle system moving crude oil beyond the Strait of Hormuz, escalating pressure on a maritime route that remains central to global energy flows. Iranian authorities said the system, which they described as Arab-operated and assisted by the United States, is now an explicit target. The warning comes as the Strait has been largely closed to shipping after earlier attacks, with exports rerouted through a route reportedly opened by the US Navy.Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei said on Sunday night that the shuttle operation involved smaller vessels transferring oil to larger tankers.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 16:30 LONDON
Saudi Arabia vows serious response after Houthi airport attacks as conflict widens
Yemen's Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for an attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that killed one person and injured nearly a dozen others. The strike came a day after another attack that killed 13 people and wounded more than 300, according to the supplied reporting. The attacks have been described as one of the most significant disruptions to Saudi civil aviation in years and the deadliest assault on Saudi soil in more than a decade.The latest violence comes as Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces have also struck Sanaa airport and other areas in Houthi-held territory. Houthi-run media reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 15:59 LONDON
Global energy crisis deepens as IEA warns of prolonged strain from Iran-US war
The head of the International Energy Agency has said the world is facing the biggest energy crisis ever, with the disruption now stretching beyond seven months and little sign of relief. Fatih Birol said the US-Israel war on Iran has helped drive the crisis by disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that carries about 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas. He said the result has been higher fuel prices, interrupted supply chains and growing concern about a serious energy shortage.Birol said global oil stocks are falling fast, while governments have already been forced to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 14:29 LONDON
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Germany warns Russia is using hybrid attacks and planning assassinations
Germany's domestic intelligence chief has accused Russia of using nearly all available means in hybrid attacks against the country and of planning assassinations on German soil. Sinan Selen said on Monday that Berlin expects further activity of this kind, including incidents similar to the drone case at Leipzig/Halle airport. The warning adds to a growing security dispute between Germany and Moscow amid wider European concern over hybrid threats.Selen did not provide details about the alleged assassination plans, and the intelligence service did not elaborate on who might be targeted or how such operations could be carried out. He said Russia... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 14:02 LONDON
Saudi Arabia extends Riyadh airport suspension after deadly Houthi attacks as Gulf allies back response
A senior United Arab Emirates official has called for stronger Gulf security and defence cooperation after Houthi missile attacks on Riyadh's international airport killed 14 people over the weekend. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, said the strikes on Saudi Arabia undermined the security of the Emirates and other Gulf states. He wrote that "we are all targeted" and argued that failures in collective defence had encouraged attacks on the region.The latest figures show the death toll from Saturday's attack on King Khalid International Airport rose from 12 to 13 after an injured Indian citizen died on Sunday,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON
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Ukraine warns of retaliation as Russian strikes hit power grid and Kyiv faces drone attacks
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Ukraine will respond if Russia continues striking the country's power grid, after a day of attacks that included Russian drones over Kyiv and a targeted strike on a power station in Kharkiv. Speaking to European security officials in Warsaw, the Ukrainian president said Ukraine would retaliate if Moscow did not agree to an energy ceasefire this winter. He said he had been surprised by a post from Donald Trump about an "energy ceasefire" that, according to Zelenskyy, neither side had agreed to.Zelenskyy said the post appeared while Kyiv was under attack by Russian Shahed drones,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 12:33 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Riyadh airport hit again as protests, Gaza pressure and US court ruling dominate
Saudi Arabia said two strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh have killed 14 people and injured more than 300, after a weekend of deadly Houthi attacks that forced the kingdom to extend the airport suspension. đź”— đź”—In Gaza, Israeli forces pushed the Yellow Line further west in Shujayea, in southeastern Gaza City, a move that forced families to flee as the front line shifted again inside the enclave. đź”—In India, police locked down large parts of New Delhi ahead of a fresh rally over allegations of voter list manipulation, as protests over the roll dispute intensified and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Oct 2026 12:21 LONDON
Israel expands Gaza Yellow Line in Shujayea, forcing families to flee
Israeli forces have moved the Gaza "Yellow Line" further west in Shujayea, a neighbourhood in southeastern Gaza City, according to the supplied report. The shift brought more of the area under Israeli military control and prompted Palestinian families to leave their homes. The move is part of a broader tightening of access across the Gaza Strip.The report says yellow concrete blocks were moved dozens of metres west on Sunday. It adds that nearly two-thirds of Gaza is now under Israeli military control or subject to access restrictions. The original Yellow Line was established under a United States-brokered ceasefire framework and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 11:04 LONDON
Australia presses Palestinian Authority after election postponement
Australia's foreign minister has urged the Palestinian Authority to hold elections without delay after President Mahmoud Abbas postponed the vote until September 2027. Penny Wong said the delay was "deeply disappointing" and argued that credible elections are an important part of the authority's commitment to reform, democratic renewal and accountable governance. She also said continued delays undermine the prospects of a two-state solution.The postponement affects elections that had been due in November and would have been the first Palestinian polls in 20 years. The Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization said the decision was driven by conditions in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Riyadh airport hit again as global tensions, politics and markets stay on edge
Saudi Arabia said one person was killed and 11 others injured when a projectile struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the latest attack to hit the capital’s air hub and a fresh escalation after earlier strikes on the city. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran said it was ready to help facilitate talks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis after a call between the two countries’ foreign ministers, even as ceasefire tensions persisted in southern Lebanon where two men were killed during the olive harvest in Bint Jbeil district. 🔗 🔗Elsewhere in the region, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Oct 2026 08:37 LONDON
One killed and 11 injured in latest projectile strike on Riyadh airport
A projectile struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, killing one person and injuring 11, according to Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority. The strike hit terminals 3 and 4, which serve domestic flights, and prompted immediate damage assessments and safety inspections. The airport has now been hit four times in five days, underscoring the repeated targeting of a major aviation hub.The General Authority of Civil Aviation said the person who died was a Pakistani resident. It said the injured were taken to several hospitals for treatment. A witness on board a taxiing aircraft said the projectile landed near... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
UAE says flydubai suspect was radicalised in Melbourne as imam responds to allegations
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have said the 29-year-old suspect in an alleged hijacking attempt on a flydubai flight was radicalised while studying in Melbourne. The case has drawn attention because Emirati officials say the man tried to seize control of the aircraft and crash it into Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. A Melbourne mosque leader named in the reporting has now publicly responded, saying the allegations are false.In a statement released through state media last week, the UAE attorney-general said the suspect, widely reported as Omani national Hammam Al-Hammami, began to drift towards extremism and terrorism during... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 03:02 LONDON
Dozens killed in air strikes at Sudan-Egypt border gold mine as toll rises
A Sudanese rights group says at least 72 workers were killed in air strikes on a gold mine on the Sudan-Egypt border, in an attack that survivors described as chaotic and repeated. The site, identified as Jabal al-Uqaydat, is in a remote and disputed border area where informal mining has drawn workers to a resource-rich but insecure region. The group accused Egypt's air force of carrying out the strikes, while Egypt had not issued a comment in the supplied material.The Emergency Lawyers organisation said the attack took place on Saturday and that preliminary information pointed to the deaths of 72... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 02:59 LONDON
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Two killed in south Lebanon during olive harvest as ceasefire tensions persist
Two men have been killed in southern Lebanon's Bint Jbeil district during the annual olive harvest, according to Lebanese state media and local authorities. One death was reported in the village of Froun, where a man was killed by a munition left over from recent fighting. The other occurred in Yater, where officials said Israeli shelling hit the outskirts of the town while the man was inspecting his land and olive trees.The Lebanese army blamed Israeli tank fire and described the attacks as a "flagrant breach of existing agreements." The official National News Agency said the man killed in Froun... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 22:32 LONDON
Poland detains suspect in alleged plot against Tusk and defence minister
Polish authorities have detained a man suspected of planning an assassination attack against Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz. The arrest took place in the Lower Silesia region, according to officials cited in the latest update on the case. Tusk thanked police for what he called their swift and decisive action.Interior Ministry officials said police had received credible information about possible attacks against the two senior ministers, prompting a special security meeting on Sunday. A spokesman for the special services coordinator said the threat was being treated as deadly serious and that there was a strong likelihood... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 18:59 LONDON
Day News Recap: Deadly Gulf attacks, Ukraine strikes and global unrest dominate a grim day
Repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and wounded 309, leaving Riyadh's airport shut as the fallout widened and Donald Trump said the United States may join Saudi strikes on the Houthis. đź”— đź”—Security in the Gulf deteriorated further as attacks and warnings spread around the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, where an Iranian Guard report said a petrol tanker hit a naval mine and exploded, and US forces later disabled a cargo ship that allegedly ignored repeated warnings. đź”— đź”— đź”— Shipping firms were also said to be offering captains... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Oct 2026 18:23 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz attacks intensify as vessel incidents spread across Gulf of Oman
Attacks and warnings involving commercial shipping have intensified around the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, according to reports from the area on Sunday. An unnamed crude oil supertanker was said to have hit a naval mine and suffered a major fire while using an unauthorised route with its navigation systems turned off. Separate reports also described an unidentified projectile striking a tanker heading outbound through the Strait of Hormuz, while another vessel was disabled in the Gulf of Oman.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said the supertanker had ignored the "security and rules" of the strategic waterway... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
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Meloni condemns Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni issued a statement condemning Houthi attacks on the airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She said her thoughts are with Saudi Arabia and the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. Meloni said attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure are unacceptable and must stop. Her statement did not provide further operational details on the attack, but directly linked the incident to civilian harm and the airport in Riyadh. She said Italy will continue to work with its partners in the region to reduce tensions and foster stability and freedom of navigation... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 12:31 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Riyadh airport strike kills 12 as Pakistan declares emergency and Isaias batters US
Saudi Arabia remained on alert after a Houthi strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and injured more than 300, forcing operations to shut down and deepening regional tensions. đź”—Britain said it stands behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Donald Trump called for Ukraine to choose a new leader capable of reaching a peace agreement, a remark that added fresh pressure on Kyiv and its allies. đź”—In Pakistan, the government imposed a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, effectively suspending the provincial administration led by the opposition, in a sharp escalation of political control in the northwest.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Oct 2026 12:20 LONDON
Tanker explodes after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Guard says
A petrol tanker exploded and caught fire after striking a naval mine while crossing the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The incident was reported on Saturday and involved one of the world's most important oil transit routes. No independent confirmation of the circumstances has been provided so far.The Guard did not disclose the vessel's name, flag or origin. It also gave no details on possible casualties or the extent of the damage. Iranian state media carried the account, but the available information remains limited and unverified by outside sources.The reported blast comes amid a sharp rise in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 19:59 LONDON
Drone strike in Sudan's Blue Nile region kills 41 near Ethiopian border, rights group says
A drone strike in Sudan's Blue Nile region has killed 41 people in a camp for displaced people near the Ethiopian border, according to a rights group. The attack hit the Abu Shandi area on Friday, with the Rapid Support Forces named as the group behind it. The incident adds to the violence in a region that has already seen repeated attacks in recent weeks.Emergency Lawyers said most of those killed were women and children. The UN Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs said it was appalled by reports from the area and said the site had been under... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 16:01 LONDON
Seven killed in Gaza as strikes continue on ceasefire anniversary
At least seven people, including an eight-year-old girl, were killed in separate Israeli attacks across Gaza on Saturday, according to medical sources. The deaths were reported a year after the United States-backed ceasefire came into effect, with fresh strikes hitting Gaza City and Khan Younis. The incidents were spread across different parts of the enclave, underscoring the continuing risk to civilians despite the truce.A source in ambulance and emergency services said Shahd Abdul-Razzaq al-Najjar, aged eight, was killed by an Israeli quadcopter drone in the al-Jawazat area of western Gaza City. In the same area, four people were killed and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
Trump Announces Deal With Putin to Release Russian Diesel to Global Market
US President Donald Trump has announced an agreement with Vladimir Putin to release large volumes of Russian diesel into the American and global markets. The announcement, made on Friday and discussed again on Saturday, immediately drew criticism from Ukraine and raised questions about the impact of sanctions on Russian energy exports. According to the statements provided, the deal would begin with an immediate release of 300,000 tonnes of diesel, followed by 500,000 tonnes in November and another 1 million tonnes later.Trump said an additional 3 million tonnes could be delivered in the near term, depending on the operating capacity of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON
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US lifts sanctions on daughter of Myanmar military-linked businessman
The United States has removed Theint Win Htet from its sanctions list, in a move that comes days after reports that the Trump administration has reopened talks with Myanmar's government. The Treasury Department delisted her on Friday, according to its website, after she filed a lawsuit in July seeking to be taken off the list. The decision marks a notable shift in a sanctions case tied to Myanmar's military-linked business networks.Theint Win Htet had been sanctioned because of her connection to the Shwe Byain Phyu Group of Companies, which was founded by her father, Thein Win Zaw, and his family.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
US, Europe and Ukraine hold Miami talks on joint plan to end war as winter nears
US, Ukrainian and European officials met in Miami on Friday in a renewed diplomatic push to seek a common proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The talks were described by US envoy Steve Witkoff as "constructive" and focused on ways to de-escalate the conflict before winter. Witkoff said the meeting brought together the E3, the European Commission, Ukraine and NATO.According to Witkoff, the discussions covered energy resilience, grain exports, security guarantees and longer-term arrangements for Ukraine's and Europe's security to prevent future conflict. He also said the parties discussed support for Ukraine's post-war reconstruction and economic prosperity, including EU... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 08:59 LONDON
Nord Stream sabotage suspect Serhii K due to go on trial in Hamburg next week
A Ukrainian suspect identified by German investigators as Serhii K is due to go on trial in Hamburg next week over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. Prosecutors say he is accused of causing an explosion and of committing a war crime by attacking civilian infrastructure. The case centres on one of Europe's most significant acts of sabotage in recent years, which damaged pipelines carrying Russian gas to Germany.According to the investigation summary, the first blast struck at 02:03 on 26 September 2022, severing part of the Nord Stream system and sending gas to the surface of the Baltic Sea.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 06:34 LONDON
Flydubai hijack probe widens as UAE says suspect drifted toward extremism in Australia
The United Arab Emirates says the Omani co-pilot accused of trying to seize a Flydubai passenger flight began drifting toward extremism and terrorism while studying in Australia. Officials allege he was attempting to crash the aircraft into Tel Aviv's airport in a suicide attack when passengers intervened and the plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia. The case remains under investigation and is being treated as a serious aviation-security and national-security matter.Attorney-General Hamad Saif al-Shamsi said interrogations suggested signs of extremist intent first emerged in 2017, during the suspect's time in Australia. He said the man was influenced by radical ideology... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 06:32 LONDON
Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to deter war on National Day
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te used the island's National Day address in Taipei to say Taiwan will not give up its freedom and will not accept subordination. Speaking outside the Presidential Office before thousands of people, including foreign diplomats, he said the government's aim in increasing defence investment was to deter war, not provoke it. Fighter jets and two Chinook helicopters carrying large Taiwan flags flew over the capital ahead of the speech.Lai said Taiwan "cherishes peace" and is open to exchanges, but warned that tolerance cannot become a pretext for aggression. He said China continued to apply pressure through military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
US sanctions International Criminal Court as Nobel-linked timing draws scrutiny
The United States has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, deepening a dispute that has long pitted Washington against the tribunal. The court condemned the move as an assault on the rule of law and on the foundations of the international legal order. It also urged its 125 member states to defend the institution, saying its fate now rests with the states that created it.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the measures were intended to stop the court from prosecuting Americans and to cut off its resources. He said the US would ban transactions with what he called a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 04:29 LONDON
Dozens killed in intercommunal clashes in South Sudan's Rumbek
Intercommunal clashes in the town of Rumbek in South Sudan's Lakes State have killed about 71 people, according to the caretaker government. Officials said the violence broke out on Friday and that government security forces later regained control of the town. Witnesses said attackers from outside Rumbek briefly took control before police and military reinforcements arrived.The interim Ministry of Information said initial security reports put the death toll at approximately 71, including four soldiers. It said the exact number of fatalities had yet to be verified. The government also said Rumbek was under the control of security forces and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
Gaza ceasefire 'exists in name only' as NGOs cite continued killings and aid restrictions
More than 100 humanitarian, human rights and civil society organisations have said the ceasefire in Gaza is functioning only on paper, accusing Israeli forces of continuing to kill and injure Palestinians and of restricting aid, equipment and rebuilding materials. In a joint statement released on Friday, the groups said families across the enclave are still unable to recover nearly a year after the truce was announced with United States backing. The statement adds to growing criticism that the agreement has not delivered meaningful relief on the ground.The organisations named in the statement include Amnesty International, the Norwegian Refugee Council, Save... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON
Ukraine says Operation Vivaldi has disrupted Russian Donbas encirclement plan
Ukraine's counter-offensive around Lyman has disrupted what an assessment by the Institute for the Study of War described as Russia's plan to encircle the remaining Ukrainian-controlled territory in Donetsk. The operation, known as Operation Vivaldi, targeted the northern arm of a pincer movement that was meant to link advances from Lyman in the north and Dobropillia in the south-west. According to the assessment, the collapse of that northern thrust has forced Russian units onto the defensive and preserved Ukrainian supply routes in the area.The report said Ukrainian forces advanced along the Ridkodub-Nove-Novomykhailivka line in the north and the Yarova-Drobysheve-Stavky line... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 19:05 LONDON
Drone strike kills at least 30 displaced people in Sudan's Blue Nile region
At least 30 displaced people have been killed in a drone strike in Sudan's Blue Nile region, according to local officials. The attack hit Wad al-Mahi province near the city of Damazin on Friday, close to a displacement camp and an informal gold mining site. Dozens more people were wounded in the strike, which local authorities said targeted the centre of the province.The governor of Wad al-Mahi province said the drone belonged to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and that 26 women and four children were among the dead. He described the attack as cowardly. He also said the drone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 19:03 LONDON
Two men deny Iran-backed surveillance of Jewish and Israeli sites in London
Two men have denied allegations that they carried out surveillance of Jewish and Israeli sites across London on behalf of Iran's intelligence service. The case was heard at the Old Bailey, where prosecutors say the activity amounted to hostile reconnaissance under the National Security Act 2023. The alleged targets included the Israeli embassy, the Israeli consulate, a college and Britain's oldest synagogue.The defendants are Nematollah Shahsavani, 41, and Alireza Farasati, 22. Both entered not guilty pleas during a hearing on Friday. Shahsavani appeared by video link from HMP Pentonville, while Farasati appeared in the dock in person.Prosecutors allege the pair... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 15:07 LONDON
Putin offers help to end Iran-US war as Pezeshkian says talks continue in Turkmenistan
Vladimir Putin has said Russia will do "everything in our power" to help end the war between Iran and the United States, during a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Avazeh on Turkmenistan's Caspian coast. The comments came as the two leaders met on Thursday, adding a new diplomatic layer to an already active effort to halt the conflict. Putin praised what he described as Tehran's genuine efforts to resolve the war, while positioning Moscow as willing to assist.Pezeshkian said Iran and the United States had exchanged proposals aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 13:34 LONDON
USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after record 265-day deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to San Diego Bay after 265 consecutive days at sea, ending a record-long deployment. The aircraft carrier arrived home on Thursday, with sailors reuniting with family members on the pier. Some were seen carrying flowers and balloons as the ship completed its journey back to California.The supplied report says the deployment included support for US military operations against Iran. It also says the carrier was originally sent out from California in November 2025 for duty in the South China Sea before being rerouted to the Middle East. The mission drew attention because of reports... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 09:59 LONDON
Russian strikes and approaching winter force many in Kyiv to pack bags and flee
As Russian attacks on Ukraine's capital intensify, some Kyiv residents are making plans to leave before winter sets in. The immediate concern is not only the risk from drones and missiles, but also the prospect of another season of prolonged power cuts and cold weather. For families already living through repeated alerts and damage, the decision is becoming one of whether they can remain in the city at all.One of those leaving is Mariia Shostak, a mother of two who said last winter in Kyiv was extremely difficult because of sub-zero temperatures and frequent outages caused by strikes on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 08:33 LONDON
Pentagon says Fort Hood attacker's firing-squad execution will be livestreamed
The Pentagon says the execution of former US Army major Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed publicly when it takes place at Fort Hood in Texas on 3 December. Hasan was convicted of killing 13 unarmed soldiers in the 2009 attack at the military base, and the planned execution would be by firing squad. Officials say the move would mark the first public execution in the United States in almost a century and the first military execution in more than 60 years.US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the public should be able to watch the execution, describing it as a case... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 03:00 LONDON
UN extends Darfur arms embargo as Russia and China block wider Sudan sanctions
The United Nations Security Council has extended the arms embargo on Sudan's Darfur region for two months, while rejecting a United States proposal to widen the restrictions to the whole country. The decision was taken in New York on Thursday and keeps the current sanctions framework in place until 11 December. Council members also renewed the mandate of the panel of experts that monitors the measures until 11 January 2027.The 15-member council unanimously adopted Resolution 2830, which officials described as a short-term technical rollover. The sanctions regime was last renewed for only one month on 11 September, and the latest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 02:30 LONDON
Suspect linked to Monaco bomb attack on millionaire breaks silence from prison
A former Ukrainian security services officer linked to a bomb attack in Monaco in June has given his first on-record account from prison in Kyiv. Vitalii Zhykovych told the BBC that he believed the operation was ordered by senior members of HUR, Ukraine's military intelligence agency. The case centres on an attempted assassination that badly injured businessman Vadym Yermolayev and his 13-year-old son.Zhykovych spoke from prison in Kyiv through his lawyer and described himself as a freelancer for Ukraine's SBU security service. He said Anastasia Berezovska, the woman seen on camera planting the bomb in Monaco, was his agent. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 00:29 LONDON
US aircraft losses in Iran war rise to at least 81, CBO says
A Congressional Budget Office report says at least 81 United States military aircraft have been lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury, the American campaign against Iran. The estimate covers fighter jets and drones and puts the cost of the losses at between $1.9bn and $3.3bn as of August 1. The figures add a new measure of the material cost of the conflict, which is now in its eighth month.The report, released on Monday, is described as a nonpartisan government assessment of budget-related issues for the legislature. It lists 12 F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets, one F-35A Lightning II jet... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 21:30 LONDON
Syria calls for probe as Black Sea cargo ship sinks after reported attack
Syria has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the sinking of the Togolese-flagged cargo ship Alfa Watan in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone. The appeal comes as 10 crew members remain unaccounted for, including nine Syrians and one Egyptian. Syrian authorities also questioned why search and rescue operations were halted before the sailors were found.Mazen Aloush, from Syria's port authority, asked the International Maritime Organization and Bulgarian authorities to establish why the search was called off. He said the fate of the missing crew was still unknown and urged officials to use all available technical means to locate and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 18:59 LONDON
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepts three Houthi ballistic missiles toward Riyadh and Khamis Mushait
Saudi Arabia says its coalition forces intercepted three ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi movement on Thursday, including two aimed at the capital, Riyadh, and one directed at Khamis Mushait near the Yemeni border. The announcement came amid a renewed exchange of cross-border attacks that has raised concern over civilian risk and aviation security in the kingdom. Saudi officials said debris from one intercepted missile caused material damage in Riyadh.Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said the missiles were destroyed before reaching their targets. Saudi civil defence said falling debris damaged a kindergarten and a medical clinic complex in Riyadh, although it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 16:30 LONDON
Iran strikes tankers outside Hormuz in signs of expanding campaign
Iran's armed forces struck two commercial tankers outside the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours this week, in what appeared to be a deliberate widening of attacks beyond the narrow waterway. The incidents took place in waters off Qatar and near Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman, both outside the strait that is central to global energy shipping. The reported attacks have raised concern that maritime insecurity in the region may be spreading into a broader area.The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said several projectiles hit the oil and chemical tanker Acers, which was flagged in Antigua and Barbuda, 51... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
How Gaza war sped up India's shift towards Israel under Modi
India's deepening ties with Israel have come into sharper focus after a September 2025 visit by Israel's far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, who was welcomed in New Delhi with garlands and taken on a multi-city trip. During the visit, he signed a trade deal in the Indian capital, visited the stock exchange in Mumbai and travelled to Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The trip took place while Israel was carrying out its war in Gaza, and it highlighted how far New Delhi has moved from its earlier position as one of the world's staunchest supporters of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 10:05 LONDON
Tanker hit by multiple projectiles off Qatar coast, UKMTO says
A tanker sailing off the north coast of Qatar was struck by multiple projectiles on Wednesday, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency. The incident took place about 94 kilometres north of Madinat ash Shamal, within Qatar's exclusive economic zone. UKMTO said casualties were reported and that authorities were investigating the attack.The agency did not say how many people were killed or injured, and it did not identify the vessel or say where it was registered. It also did not give any indication of who may have carried out the attack. Qatar has not publicly commented on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 04:29 LONDON
New York appeals court hears Saudi Arabia arguments in 9/11 families lawsuit
A New York appeals court has heard arguments from lawyers for families of 9/11 victims and from Saudi Arabia over whether a long-running lawsuit can move to trial. The case centres on allegations that a Saudi government employee, Omar al-Bayoumi, supported two of the hijackers and had links to officials connected to the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs. The hearing took place as the court considers whether the families have met the legal threshold needed to continue their case.The attacks of 11 September 2001 killed almost 3,000 people after hijackers seized four US passenger jets and crashed them into the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 02:32 LONDON
Oil and stocks swing on renewed Iran war fears and Middle East supply concerns
Oil prices moved sharply on Wednesday as traders reacted to renewed fears of disruption to Middle East supply routes. Prices rose after reports that Iran appeared to be stepping up attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, then fell later in the session after officials signalled that more reserves could be released if needed. The swings also fed through to US financial markets, where stocks weakened and government bond yields climbed to their highest levels in more than two decades.The immediate trigger was a warning cited in the supplied material that tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz may... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 02:30 LONDON
UK and Germany hold Berlin security talks on cyber threats and sabotage
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is due to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Thursday for talks focused on cyber-security threats, sabotage and wider cooperation against hybrid attacks. The meeting is Burnham's first official visit to Germany and comes as both governments say they are facing rising pressure from hostile activity. The talks are being framed around efforts to strengthen joint defences against threats linked to Russia.Downing Street said deeper cooperation in response to hybrid threats would be high on the agenda. Intelligence services in both countries have warned of growing risks, and German authorities last month accused Russia... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 01:05 LONDON
UNIFIL says small arms fire hit border post near Kfar Shouba
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon says one of its positions near Kfar Shouba was hit by several rounds of small arms fire on Wednesday morning. The incident took place along the Blue Line, the UN-drawn border between Lebanon and Israel, and no casualties were reported. UNIFIL said it is investigating what happened.In a statement, the peacekeeping mission said the fire targeted a UNIFIL position and described the attack as deliberate. It said such incidents put peacekeepers at risk, but did not identify who was responsible. The force has not said whether the shots came from the Lebanese side,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 01:00 LONDON
Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary amid renewed strikes on Gaza
Israel marked the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Wednesday with memorial events at sites linked to the assault, while new strikes were reported in Gaza during the commemorations. Families gathered at the Nova music festival site and at Kfar Aza kibbutz, both places associated with the 2023 killings. The anniversary unfolded as political debate intensified ahead of elections, keeping the attack at the centre of public life.At the Nova site, relatives bowed their heads in silence at the time the attack began, 6:29 a.m. local time, while one mourner played techno music in tribute to those... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 22:59 LONDON
Israel marks third anniversary of 7 October attack with memorial events and protests
Israel has marked the third anniversary of the Hamas-led 7 October attack with memorial events across the country, as families gathered to honour the dead and protesters renewed calls for an independent inquiry into security failures. The commemorations came on Wednesday at sites linked to the assault, including the Nova music festival memorial near Kibbutz Re'im and Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv. The day was described by relatives and survivors as one of remembrance, grief and continuing political tension.At the Nova memorial, bereaved families and survivors gathered to remember the 378 people killed at the festival and the 44 taken... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 21:59 LONDON
NSW Police unveils armed response unit after Bondi Beach attack
NSW Police has begun rolling out a new Armed Response Command in Sydney, with armed officers and specialist vehicles expected to be seen in public training in the coming days. The unit was created in response to the Bondi Beach terror attack and is intended to become a visible rapid-response presence across the city. Police say the force will eventually operate around the clock, with 250 officers assigned to the command.The public training phase follows months of work behind closed doors at dedicated facilities. According to the police account, officers carrying long rifles will start appearing around Sydney as the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 21:29 LONDON
Mali junta retakes Kidal after separatist withdrawal, marking symbolic gain
Malian forces have entered the strategic northern city of Kidal after Tuareg separatists announced their withdrawal as the army advanced. The move gives Mali's junta a symbolic gain in one of the country's most contested areas. It also marks a reversal in control of a city that separatists had held for about five months.According to the latest confirmed account, the separatists pulled back earlier on Tuesday before the army moved into the city. The development came after late-April attacks by JNIM-linked jihadists and separatist allies had weakened the junta's position in the north. The advance is being described as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 16:59 LONDON
Satellite images show attack jets at new Chinese military facility in Laos
Satellite images have shown eight light attack aircraft at a newly opened Chinese military facility at Ban Keun airport in Laos. The images also appear to show more than a dozen military vehicles lined up at the site, which opened on 29 September as a joint support and training centre. The development has drawn regional attention because it appears to give Beijing its first foothold in mainland south-east Asia.The commercial satellite images were taken a day after the announcement of the centre and show aircraft whose shape matches the Chinese-made Hongdu JL-8, a two-seat trainer that can also be used... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 16:32 LONDON
Israel marks 7 October anniversary with nationwide moment of silence
Israelis observed a nationwide moment of silence on Wednesday to mark three years since the Hamas-led attack of 7 October 2023. Families gathered at the Nova music festival site, road junctions and bomb shelters in southern Israel to remember those killed in the assault. The commemorations came as the country entered a new phase of mourning, with all hostages who survived now back home.The attack, which a UN inquiry confirmed killed 1,200 people and saw 252 taken hostage, remains the deadliest in Israel's history. Among those marking the day was Elkana Bohbot, 37, who was abducted from the Nova festival... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 10:03 LONDON
Has Russia's fuel crisis given Iranian oil an opening in Central Asia?
Iran's oil exports have struggled under a US blockade, but a Russian fuel crisis caused by Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure may be creating a new opening in Central Asia. Countries in the region have begun buying oil from Iran as Russian fuel supplies they have long depended on run short. The shift is emerging as Moscow faces mounting pressure from drone strikes on refineries linked to its war in Ukraine.In August, Tajikistan said it was receiving oil and petroleum products from Iran as Dushanbe faced uncertainty over supplies from Russia. Also in August, Tehran agreed to establish a joint... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 08:02 LONDON
Yemen's Houthis attack Aden airport as Saudi forces intercept missile near Riyadh
Yemen's internationally recognised government says Houthi missiles and drones targeted Aden International Airport, forcing the diversion of a passenger flight from Cairo and the evacuation of the terminal. The airport, which serves as the main international gateway for areas outside Houthi control, was hit in an attack that the government said came close to causing a civilian disaster. Separately, Saudi Arabia said its forces intercepted a ballistic missile north of Riyadh.The Ministry of Transport said at least two ballistic missiles and several drones were used in the attack on the airport's runway and passenger terminal. It said one missile landed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 08:00 LONDON
New Zealand probes alleged flydubai hijacker's flight training history
New Zealand police have opened an investigation into the background of the flydubai co-pilot accused of trying to hijack an Israel-bound flight, after confirming he spent 175 days in the country for flight training. The move adds a new country to the widening international inquiry into Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani national, following the alleged mid-air attack on 30 September. The flight was carrying 182 people when passengers and crew intervened to stop the incident.Police assistant commissioner Michael Johnson said the man was in New Zealand on a student visa from 30 November 2018 to 23 May 2019. He said police... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 07:00 LONDON
UK military training sites face investigation over rape and abuse claims
An independent investigation is under way into 10 military training sites in England after allegations of rape and sexual assault at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate. The inquiry is being led by the Armed Forces Commissioner, Polly Miller-Perkins, in her first investigation since taking up the role. The college in North Yorkshire trains teenage recruits, making the allegations particularly sensitive for the Ministry of Defence and the wider armed forces.The probe follows claims made by four young women in August, who said they had been sexually assaulted and harassed at the college. One of them said she had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 06:32 LONDON
Houthis target Aden airport with missiles, no casualties reported
Two missiles launched by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis targeted Aden International Airport early Wednesday, according to the supplied report. No casualties were reported after the attack. The strike was described as part of the wider regional tensions unfolding on the same day.The incident was reported in the early hours of Wednesday, 7 October 2026, in Yemen's southern port city of Aden. The airport was the stated target, and the report said the missiles were launched by the Houthis. No further damage assessment was included in the supplied material, and there was no immediate indication of disruption to airport operations.The attack matters... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
Sudan's al-Burhan rejects talks and vows to retake all RSF-held territory
Sudan's military chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has rejected negotiations and vowed to retake every area held by the Rapid Support Forces, as fighting widened across several states. He made the remarks on Tuesday in Village 5 in the northern locality of Merowe, according to the Sudan News Agency. The statement came as fresh violence was reported in West Kordofan and displacement rose in Blue Nile.At least 10 civilians were killed in West Kordofan and several others were wounded in an RSF attack, according to a local charity group. The Dar Hamar Emergency Committee said the attack targeted Abu Ajal village... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 02:00 LONDON
US redirects MQ-9 Reaper drones to Colombia and Ecuador for anti-narcotics operations
The United States has redirected MQ-9 Reaper drones from Africa to Colombia and Ecuador for counter-narcotics operations, according to reporting cited in the supplied material. The deployment marks a new use of the long-range drones in South America and comes amid broader US planning on how to confront drug trafficking networks in the region. No details were given on how many drones were sent to each country.The MQ-9 Reaper is a remotely piloted aircraft that has been used in high-profile US military operations in the past, including the 2020 strike that killed Iranian commander Qassim Suleimani. The report says each... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 00:30 LONDON
Anduril to invest $3.7bn in Maryland shipyard after securing $2.9bn US Navy submarine parts contract
Defence technology firm Anduril has said it will invest $3.7bn to develop a new shipyard in Maryland and build critical components for the United States Navy's Virginia-class submarines. The company also said it has secured a $2.9bn US Navy contract to manufacture submarine parts. The project, known as Arsenal-2, is part of a wider push to expand US naval production capacity.The new facility is planned for Baltimore, Maryland, and is expected to make torpedo tubes and larger hull components for upgraded Virginia-class fast attack submarines. Anduril said the plant will support the Navy's submarine production needs as Washington seeks to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 22:30 LONDON
Three Iranian men go on trial in London over alleged spying on journalists and attack plot
Three Iranian men have gone on trial in London accused of spying for Iran on UK-based journalists and preparing an attack on dissident media figures. The case is being heard at Woolwich Crown Court and centres on alleged surveillance of staff linked to Iran International, a London-based Persian-language channel critical of the government in Tehran. Prosecutors say the men's actions were part of conduct likely to assist Iran's foreign intelligence service.The defendants are Mostafa Sepahvand, 41, Farhad Javadi Manesh, 46, and Shapoor Qalehali Khani Noori, 57. They are charged under Britain's National Security Act with offences said to have taken... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 20:29 LONDON
Pakistan and Turkiye move to support Saudi deterrence against Houthis as pact takes effect
The defence arrangement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye has now been activated, with the three countries agreeing to move agreed forces and capabilities into Saudi Arabia. The decision was taken at an emergency meeting in Riyadh on Monday, according to a joint statement shared by Pakistan's Foreign Office. The statement said the committee had decided to begin practical implementation of collective-defence commitments and to ensure rapid deployment in line with approved arrangements and national legislation.The latest reporting adds that the pact, signed in August and sometimes referred to as the Mecca pact, is now in force for the first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 14:34 LONDON
Massive drone attack on Moscow region kills two as damage reports widen
Russian officials said the overnight Ukrainian drone assault on Moscow and nearby areas involved 290 drones targeting the capital region, while Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 650 drones were heading towards the city. The attack killed two people and injured seven, according to regional governor Andrei Vorobyov, who said the dead were in Radumlya and Barbybino. Officials also said 47 houses, four apartments and three cars were damaged, and a warehouse fire was reported in the capital.Vorobyov said 185 drones were "destroyed or neutralised" over the wider Moscow region, while Sobyanin said most of the drones aimed at the city... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON
ASOS customers receive hack alert as retailer faces extortion message
Thousands of ASOS customers have received a phone alert saying the online retailer has been hacked. The mobile app notification, titled "ASOS hacked," was sent on Tuesday and directed recipients to a Telegram account. The message claimed the company's Snowflake instance had been compromised and threatened to leak data unless contact was made.The alert said: "Dear ASOS DPO and IT, we have full compromised the Snowflake instance. Engage with us, or we will leak it," followed by a Telegram link. The message was sent to customers through the ASOS app, according to the report.Shares in the company fell by more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 11:36 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 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
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
