Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine talks widen as Gulf tensions rise and Microsoft outage drags on
US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met President Volodymyr Zelensky in Dublin after earlier talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, as European leaders moved closer to a shared position on how Europe should be represented in any future Russia Ukraine peace talks. The Dublin discussions also brought Italy's Giorgia Meloni and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham together on defence, Ukraine and migration. 🔗 🔗 🔗Across the Gulf, Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it struck a US early warning radar site in Bahrain, while Saudi Arabia said it intercepted suspected Houthi drones over the Riyadh region and the Eastern Province after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Nov 2026 08:48 LONDON
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Microsoft 365 outage continues globally as Outlook and Teams remain disrupted
Microsoft services including Outlook and Teams remained disrupted on Friday as the company worked to restore stability to systems used by businesses and government agencies around the world. In its latest update, Microsoft said efforts to improve serviceability were not progressing as expected. The outage affected users across multiple regions, with reports also emerging from the United States and Asia-Pacific.Microsoft said it was identifying alternate workstreams that could increase capacity in the face of sustained traffic management imbalances. The company had earlier said a number of servers were unexpectedly unavailable, and that the problem was not being driven by a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Nov 2026 04:59 LONDON
Finland detects strike on Russian warship in the Gulf of Finland as US mediation continues
Finnish military officials said they detected a strike on a Russian navy vessel in the Gulf of Finland area, adding a new layer of tension to an already sensitive Baltic security environment. The statement came as reports circulated that Ukraine's Security Service had claimed responsibility for the attack. Officials said Finland was monitoring the situation and that there was no immediate military threat to the country.The Finnish military did not say where the strike originated, how it was detected, or exactly when it happened. Reuters reported that it was not immediately clear whether there were any casualties or what caused... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Nov 2026 02:59 LONDON
Wall Street closes sharply higher as tech, chips and Tesla lead a broad risk-on rebound
Executive summary: U.S. stocks finished higher across the board, with the Nasdaq Composite up 4.3% and the S&P 500 gaining 3.2% as investors rotated back into technology, semiconductors and cyclicals. The standout move was in AI and chip shares, while Nvidia fell sharply, underscoring a highly selective rally rather than a uniform surge. Gold, silver and bitcoin weakened, while oil and the dollar firmed, pointing to a shift toward risk assets and away from defensive trades. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Nov 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Argentina and UK clash over Falklands oil project as legal battle continues
Argentina and the United Kingdom are locked in a legal dispute over an oil project off the coast of the disputed Falkland Islands. The case centres on drilling linked to a joint British-Israeli venture, with Argentina seeking to stop the work until the sovereignty question is resolved. The UK is rejecting that argument and says it has full sovereignty over the territory.The challenge is the latest development in a long-running dispute over the South Atlantic islands, which Argentina claims and the UK has controlled since the 19th century. The row has now moved into a legal arena because of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 20:59 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East tensions deepen as Gaza, Iran and Ukraine crises drive global headlines
Israel is reportedly stepping up preparations for a possible strike on Iran, while Tehran warned that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre war status and said the standoff with Washington remains in a state of no war and no peace. Donald Trump also said the United States did not start the war with Iran and predicted it would end soon, as he warned Iranian vessels against approaching a US blockade. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗In Gaza, at least six people were killed when an Israeli air strike hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis and knocked out... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Nov 2026 18:36 LONDON
Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza kills at least six as surgery unit is knocked out
At least six people were killed when an Israeli air strike hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, according to medics and Palestinian health officials. The overnight attack struck a building containing surgery wards and left the hospital's surgery department out of service. Medics said about 20 other people were wounded, adding to pressure on one of the territory's most important medical facilities.Witnesses and hospital staff said two missiles hit the five-storey building, causing extensive damage inside the compound. Among those killed were a surgeon and a teenage boy, according to the supplied reports. A doctor who was wounded... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 16:29 LONDON
European Parliament urges Russia to return deported Ukrainian children
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling on Russia to immediately, safely and unconditionally return Ukrainian children who were deported or forcibly transferred from occupied territories. The vote took place in Brussels and passed by 536 votes in favour, 8 against and 37 abstentions. Lawmakers said the issue remains an urgent humanitarian concern linked to the wider war in Ukraine.In the text, MEPs condemned what they described as the systematic deportation of Ukrainian children, along with illegal adoption, forced Russification, ideological indoctrination and militarisation. They said Russia bears full responsibility for safeguarding the rights of children living in occupied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 15:32 LONDON
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Iran says stalemate with US continues as Hormuz shipping pressure persists
Iran's parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said the conflict with the United States remains in a state of "no war and no peace", as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions pressure continue. He said Tehran wants to move beyond the current stalemate and is still waiting for Washington to respond to its terms for a ceasefire and the reopening of the waterway. The remarks underline how the dispute remains unresolved even as both sides keep up pressure through maritime and economic measures.Ghalibaf said Iran continues to control which vessels may pass through the Strait... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 15:06 LONDON
Xi Jinping reiterates push for Taiwan reunification in Beijing speech
Chinese President Xi Jinping has reiterated Beijing's push for Taiwan reunification, saying the "complete reunification of the motherland" must and will be achieved. He made the remarks in Beijing at the Great Hall of the People on Thursday, speaking on the 160th birthday of Sun Yat-sen. Xi framed the issue as a central national task and urged peaceful reunification under China's preferred framework.Xi said the "tide of history cannot be stopped" and described resolving the Taiwan question as an "unwavering historical mission" of the Communist Party. He said China adheres to peaceful reunification and the "one country, two systems" policy,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 12:59 LONDON
Sheikh Hasina must return to Bangladesh to face her sentence, opinion says
An opinion piece published on 12 November says Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina should return from India to face the sentence handed down against her. The article argues that India should ensure its territory is not used to incite violence in Bangladesh or threaten its people. It frames her continued presence in India as a live political issue for families affected by the 2024 uprising.The piece says Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal found Hasina guilty in November 2025 of crimes against humanity, including instigating and abetting atrocities and ordering lethal force against protesters. It says the court also held her... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 07:31 LONDON
Paraguay partially refunds Ueno Bank depositors after collapse
Paraguay's Central Bank says it has partially returned savings to eligible Ueno Bank depositors after the lender collapsed last week. The move comes as the fallout from the takeover continues to spread through the country's political and financial system. The bank's seizure on November 3 triggered mass protests and helped drive the impeachment and arrest of former president Santiago Pena.Pedro Acosta of the Central Bank said 100 percent of Ueno clients entitled to a deposit guarantee fund had received at least part of their money back. The institution said it had partially refunded money to 1,812,348 people. Ueno executives and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 03:29 LONDON
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US judge lets Trump's defamation case against the BBC proceed amid ongoing legal fight
A federal judge in Florida has allowed Donald Trump's $10bn defamation lawsuit against the BBC to move forward, keeping alive a case over how the broadcaster edited a documentary about the January 6, 2021 speech. The ruling is an early legal win for Trump, but it does not decide whether he will ultimately prove defamation. One separate claim under Florida's unfair trade practices law was dismissed.Judge Jeffrey Kuntz, a Trump-appointed federal district judge in the Southern District of Florida, issued a 40-page ruling on Tuesday that partially rejected the BBC's motion to dismiss. He said Trump had plausibly alleged reputational... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 01:29 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill at least five in Gaza as flooding worsens shelter crisis
Israeli attacks in Gaza have killed at least five Palestinians as heavy rain and flooding deepened the enclave's humanitarian crisis. One strike hit a tent sheltering displaced people in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood, north of Gaza City, leaving at least two people dead and several others wounded. The deaths were reported on Wednesday, alongside other strikes in different parts of Gaza.The confirmed fatalities included Mohammed Salem al-Daash, 38, who was killed in an air attack in the al-Sabra neighbourhood south of Gaza City. Another Palestinian was shot dead east of the al-Bureij camp in central Gaza, while a separate drone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 23:29 LONDON
Lebanon's wheat production hit by war damage in south and Bekaa Valley
Lebanon's wheat production has been damaged by ongoing Israeli attacks, with farmland in the south and the Bekaa Valley suffering severe destruction. The reporting says repeated strikes have disrupted farming activity and left more land abandoned as the conflict continues. It describes the damage as part of a wider pattern of harm to homes, infrastructure and agricultural land.The article says abandoned land in affected areas has risen to around 24 percent. It also says the impact has been especially severe in southern Lebanon and in eastern Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, both important agricultural areas. Munira Khayyat, author of a book on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 16:01 LONDON
Rights group raises alarm over jailed Gaza doctor as courts reject release petitions
An Israeli rights group has raised fresh concerns about the health of Dr Hussam Abu Safia, the jailed director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, after saying his condition has worsened in detention. The group said two Israeli courts rejected petitions on Wednesday seeking the release of 14 Gaza doctors held without charge, as well as a request for an independent medical examination for Abu Safia. The case has drawn attention to the detention of medical staff from Gaza at a time when the territory's health system remains under severe strain.Physicians for Human Rights Israel said an independent review... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 12:34 LONDON
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NATO jets fail twice to shoot down drone over northern Lithuania as Baltic airspace alerts spread
NATO fighter jets twice failed to shoot down an unidentified drone over northern Lithuania overnight, in an incident that triggered air-raid warnings across the Baltic states and precautionary restrictions in Finland. The aircraft crossed from Belarus into Lithuania, briefly entered Polish airspace, then moved back into Lithuania before continuing north toward Latvia and Estonia. It later headed toward Russia, according to the information released by Lithuanian officials.Lithuanian authorities said the drone was first detected at around 1.20am local time, after three unmanned aircraft were initially seen operating in Belarusian airspace and moving north toward Latvia. Latvia's armed forces later reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 11:29 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as energy, metals and FX swings set the tone, Euro Stoxx 50 leads while FTSE and DAX slip
Executive summary: European equities opened with a split picture, the Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 advanced while the FTSE 100 and DAX edged lower. The move came alongside a sharp drop in Brent crude, a jump in natural gas, firmer precious metals and a weaker pound and euro against the dollar. The data points to a market still digesting higher-for-longer rate expectations, softer risk appetite in some corners, and a notable rotation within commodities and cyclicals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Nov 2026 08:15 LONDON
Israel's new Knesset opens as Eisenkot seeks coalition and Netanyahu pushes unity deal
Israel's new Knesset has opened in Jerusalem as coalition talks intensify after the October election produced no clear governing majority. President Isaac Herzog has given former chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot the first mandate to try to assemble a government, and he now has 28 days to secure enough support. Benjamin Netanyahu, who remains caretaker prime minister, is trying to shape the outcome by urging a unity arrangement and warning against an opposition-led coalition.The latest political manoeuvring comes as the new parliament begins its work with the balance of power still unsettled. According to the figures already confirmed, Netanyahu's bloc... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 06:59 LONDON
Severe storms batter Western Australia's interior, leaving 15,000 without power
Severe storms have swept across Western Australia's remote interior, leaving about 15,000 homes and businesses without electricity and bringing hail, rain and dust across a wide stretch of the state. The affected areas include the Midwest, Wheatbelt and Goldfields, with communities around Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Merredin and Kondinin among those hit by outages. In Mount Magnet, an intense hailstorm left the ground looking white, prompting comparisons with snowfall in a region more familiar with red earth and dry conditions.The disruption has been linked to a fault in a 600-kilometre feeder line supplying the region, according to the information provided by the state... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 06:37 LONDON
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Kennedy family joins lawsuit to block Trump's Independence Arch in Washington DC
Nine members of the Kennedy family have joined a lawsuit seeking to stop construction of Donald Trump's proposed Independence Arch in Washington DC. The legal challenge centres on the planned 76-metre structure at Memorial Circle on Columbia Island, which the family says would affect views toward Arlington Memorial Cemetery. A judge has already issued a temporary order blocking construction until November 19.The complaint says the arch would obstruct sightlines to the cemetery and could cast shadows over graves, including those of Kennedy family members and the John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame. The filing argues that the location would interfere with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 03:29 LONDON
US charges three men over alleged Iran-linked RAF Fairford plot as case widens
US federal prosecutors have unsealed a superseding indictment naming three men they say helped plan an alleged plot targeting RAF Fairford in southwest England. The filing says Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, Mohsen Mohajeri and Mohammad Ali al-Hassani were involved in the September episode at the base, which has been used by US forces. Prosecutors say the case centres on suspicious activity reported after a local farmer saw several white vans near the site.According to the indictment, al-Hassani, described as a 35-year-old Iraqi national, directed others to drive to the base in vans that included barrels of fuel. Prosecutors also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 02:59 LONDON
UNIFIL patrol comes under fire in southern Lebanon
A United Nations peacekeeping patrol came under fire in southern Lebanon on Tuesday near Wadi Jilu in the Tyre district, according to the mission. The incident involved about a dozen rounds being fired at one of the patrols. The patrol returned fire, and the shooting then stopped.UNIFIL said no casualties were reported and called for an investigation into the attack. The mission did not identify who was behind the shooting. It also said deliberate attacks on peacekeepers violate Security Council resolution 1701 and international humanitarian law.The patrol was operating in an area where UNIFIL has long served as a buffer... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 22:31 LONDON
Senior US Army soldier arrested in the UK over alleged Russia-linked espionage
British counter-terrorism police have arrested a 41-year-old senior member of the US Army near Gloucester in connection with allegations linked to Russia. The arrest was made on Tuesday under the UK National Security Act, and the man remains in custody in London. Police said the investigation is ongoing and that searches are being carried out at two locations in Gloucestershire.The Metropolitan Police said the arrest was made under sections 1 and 3 of the National Security Act, which cover leaking classified information and assisting a foreign intelligence service. The force said the allegations relate to Russia, while the FBI described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 21:59 LONDON
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Eisenkot opens parliamentary offensive against Netanyahu over 7 October inquiry
Gadi Eisenkot and his allies have used the opening session of Israel's new parliament to press a series of proposals aimed at reversing measures backed by Benjamin Netanyahu's government. The move came as lawmakers gathered in Jerusalem for the first sitting of the 26th Knesset, where the atmosphere was marked by confrontations between members. The political manoeuvre also comes against the backdrop of a deadlock over who will form the next government.According to the supporting material, neither Eisenkot nor Netanyahu has secured the 61 votes needed to command a parliamentary majority. Eisenkot's bloc brings together parties from different political currents... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 21:00 LONDON
COP31 as IEA chief urges faster electrification amid Hormuz risk and winter fuel strain
International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol has used COP31 in Antalya to press governments to speed up electrification, arguing that electricity should account for 35% of final energy consumption by 2035. In an interview, he said the shift would strengthen energy sovereignty, particularly in Europe, which remains exposed to global energy market volatility. His comments came as the summit in Turkey continues to focus on the balance between climate policy and energy security.Birol warned that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz would have major implications for Europe and the wider global economy. He said the European Commission estimates... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 20:29 LONDON
Democrats projected to expand House majority as Senate control shifts after US election swing
Democrats are now projected to finish with a larger-than-expected majority in the House of Representatives after the latest round of vote counting in the US midterm elections. The supplied material says projections showed the party winning 254 House seats, with 16 races still to be called, while NBC News projected a final total of 259 seats. That would give Democrats their biggest House majority in more than three decades and position Hakeem Jeffries to become the first Black Speaker in American history.The new numbers also strengthen Democratic control of Congress at a moment when the party is already projected to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 18:59 LONDON
Gaza floods worsen displacement as aid pressure grows
Heavy rain has flooded tens of thousands of tents in Gaza, deepening the humanitarian strain on a population already living largely in temporary shelters. The flooding came as winter weather began this weekend, adding to conditions that aid agencies and officials say are already severe. In the central Strip, four people, including three children, were killed when a sand embankment collapsed onto tents.The US-backed Board of Peace, established to oversee the implementation of Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, said Israel's response to the flooding remained insufficient. It called on Israel to immediately allow all necessary humanitarian supplies into Gaza and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 16:59 LONDON
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Russia expands 'unfriendly countries' policy into courts and family law
Russia's designation of so-called unfriendly countries is being applied more broadly inside the country, reaching domestic courts, family law, property rights and financial obligations. The policy, first formalised in March 2022 after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, was originally presented as a response to states that imposed sanctions or other restrictions on Moscow. New examples now show it influencing decisions that go beyond trade and diplomacy.The latest reporting says the list covers the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand and European Union member states. This autumn, the Russian government nearly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 16:02 LONDON
Qatar says progress seen in US-Iran talks after White House meeting
Qatar said on Tuesday that it sees progress in talks between the United States and Iran, a day after Qatar's prime minister met US President Donald Trump at the White House. The assessment came as Doha said it was continuing mediation efforts aimed at reducing uncertainty around the crisis between Washington and Tehran. A Qatari foreign ministry official said the White House meeting was held in a positive atmosphere and focused on advancing the talks.Ibrahim bin Sultan Al Hashmi, director of the foreign ministry's Media and Communication Department, said Qatar could not say how close or how far away an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 14:29 LONDON
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Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drone as cross-border attacks intensify
Saudi Arabia said its air defences intercepted multiple projectiles launched by Yemen's Houthi movement, including two missiles aimed at Riyadh, a ballistic missile fired toward the south of the kingdom and a drone over the oil-rich Eastern Province. The Saudi-led coalition said the incidents took place on Tuesday during what it described as a night of intense military activity across the country. Civil defence alerts were issued for Riyadh, Abha and Khamis Mushait before authorities later said the danger had passed.The coalition said its air defences destroyed a ballistic missile and a cruise missile directed at the capital, and separately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 04:59 LONDON
Cameroon sets February 7 date for twice-delayed legislative and local elections
Cameroon has set February 7 next year for its long-delayed legislative and local elections, ending months of uncertainty over the timing of the vote. The announcement was made by President Paul Biya in a decree read on public radio on Monday. The polls had already been postponed twice, and the new date now places them more than a year after the country's last presidential election.Biya, who is 93, has ruled Cameroon since 1982 and is the world's oldest head of state. His re-election in October last year triggered widespread protests, which authorities met with a crackdown. Lawyers cited by Human... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 02:29 LONDON
Saudi Arabia reports new attack on East-West oil pipeline in Medina region
Saudi Arabia has reported a new attack on its East-West oil pipeline in the Medina region, according to state media. Officials said the incident caused a limited fire that was later extinguished. They also said there were no injuries or fatalities and that pipeline operations were not affected.An official at the Saudi Ministry of Energy said the pipeline was targeted on Monday, while the Saudi Press Agency carried the account of the response. The report did not identify who was behind the attack. The pipeline runs through the desert to the coast and is described as essential for bypassing the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Nov 2026 23:01 LONDON
Paraguay raids ex-president's home as Ueno Bank collapse deepens political crisis
Police in Paraguay have raided the home of ousted former president Santiago Pena as investigators widen their probe into the collapse of Ueno Bank. The search took place on Sunday at Pena's mansion outside the capital, Asuncion, according to prosecutors. It comes two days after he was removed from office and as the banking scandal continues to shake the country's political and financial system.The case centres on allegations that Pena used his political influence to channel public money into Ueno Bank despite financial ties to its parent company. Prosecutors have charged him with breach of trust and administration for personal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Nov 2026 14:02 LONDON
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Deadly flash floods hit northern Iraq as thunderstorms sweep across the region
Deadly flash floods have struck northern Iraq after severe thunderstorms swept across the region, with the city of Erbil among the worst affected areas. Two people were killed in the flooding, according to the supplied report. Streets in the city were inundated after torrential rain fell over a short period, leaving visible damage across urban areas.The rainfall in Erbil was reported to have exceeded forecasts, with about 80mm falling compared with expectations of 30mm. That intensity of rain appears to have overwhelmed drainage and surface water systems in parts of the city. The flooding also caused extensive damage to homes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Nov 2026 11:34 LONDON
Nvidia board opens independent probe as Jensen Huang faces China spy allegations
Nvidia has said its board has opened an independent investigation after media reports linked chief executive Jensen Huang to allegations involving a Chinese businesswoman and possible intelligence gathering for Beijing. The company said it has no reason to believe United States national security or confidential information was compromised. Shares in the chipmaker fell by more than 4 percent after the allegations surfaced.The board said it prioritises US national and economic security, and added that Huang fully supports the review. The controversy centres on reports that a former executive at a Singapore-based data centre company may have been recruited by Beijing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Nov 2026 11:29 LONDON
Krakow shooting suspect dies in hospital as terrorism probe continues
Polish police say the suspected gunman in the Krakow market square shooting has died in hospital after being wounded in a shootout with officers. The man, identified by prosecutors as a 24-year-old Polish national, had been in critical condition since the attack on Saturday afternoon. The case remains under a terrorism investigation after six people were killed and 17 others injured in the city centre.Malopolska Police said early on Monday that the "perpetrator of the tragic events died in hospital early this morning." Prosecutors had already opened an inquiry into the killing of six people and the attempted murder of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Nov 2026 06:59 LONDON
Heavy rains flood tens of thousands of tents in Gaza as winter conditions worsen
Heavy rains have flooded tens of thousands of tents sheltering displaced people across Gaza, deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis. Residents were seen trying to clear water from their tents with pots and pans as the weather worsened. Some said they were left without shelter after the flooding.A UNICEF representative for Palestine, Jonathan Veitch, said the situation was becoming more desperate because of restrictions on the entry of heavy machinery and supplies such as engine oil. He said aid workers were being stopped in the street by people begging for help, and described the flooding as affecting nearly everyone in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 17:03 LONDON
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Heavy rain floods Gaza camps and puts war-damaged buildings at risk of collapse
Heavy rain and strong winds have flooded shelters in Gaza, leaving families in al-Mina camp in the north struggling to protect children and belongings from the cold. Water entered tents overnight, soaking bedding, blankets and clothes and turning parts of the camp into muddy pools. The storm has also raised concern about war-damaged buildings, which are reported to be at risk of collapse in the wet weather.In Gaza City, Rana Adnan Hmeida, 29, said she and her family had been awake since midnight as rainwater seeped into their tent. She said her two-month-old daughter was freezing by morning, while her... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 13:30 LONDON
Dozens killed in Yemen market strike as offensive intensifies in Taiz
Dozens of people were killed on Friday when a missile struck a market in Yemen's Taiz governorate, in an incident that has deepened concern over the country's widening conflict. The attack took place as fighting intensified around areas contested between Yemen's internationally recognised government and the Houthi rebel movement. Both sides have blamed each other for the strike, and the exact circumstances remain unverified.The latest reporting places the attack within the government's month-long "Dawn of Yemen" offensive, launched on October 5 by Rashad al-Alimi, head of the Presidential Leadership Council. The stated aim of the operation is to recapture Houthi-held... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 13:06 LONDON
Russian barrage hits Kyiv energy infrastructure as death toll rises ahead of peace talks
Russian forces launched multiple waves of missiles and drones overnight, hitting energy infrastructure around Kyiv and worsening disruption to the capital's power, water and heating systems. The attack also damaged the Northern Bridge across the Dnipro River, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Officials said the strikes came as temperatures were falling towards zero, adding pressure on residents and emergency services.Ukraine's energy ministry said facilities outside Kyiv were damaged, including systems that send power from two nuclear plants to the capital and to central regions. President Volodymyr Zelensky said substations in five other regions were also hit, and described the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 12:01 LONDON
Pakistan astronaut selected for China's next space station mission
China's Manned Space Agency has selected a Pakistani astronaut to serve as a payload specialist on an upcoming Shenzhou mission to the country's space station. If the flight goes ahead as planned, the astronaut would become the first foreign national to visit China's orbital outpost. Chinese state media said the mission is expected by the end of the year, although no departure date has been announced.The astronaut has not been publicly named. China has also not said which of the Pakistani candidates will fly, but the selection follows months of training in Beijing. Two Pakistani pilots, Zeeshan Ali and Khurram... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 10:29 LONDON
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New Zealand election early results show governing National Party ahead as count continues
Early results from New Zealand's general election show the governing centre-right National Party ahead of the opposition centre-left Labour Party, with the count still under way after polling closed on Saturday. The Electoral Commission said the centrist Opportunity Party is expected to clear the 5% threshold needed to enter parliament. The result points to a potentially fragmented parliament, with coalition talks likely to shape the next government.With 31.19% of the vote counted so far, National is ahead of Labour on 28.35%, according to the early tally. Polling stations opened at 9am on Saturday local time and closed at 7pm, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 06:59 LONDON
UN warns millions displaced in Sudan risk losing shelter as aid funds run low
Millions of people displaced by Sudan's war are at risk of losing access to emergency shelter as humanitarian funding runs short and aid stocks are being depleted, according to a joint warning from the UN refugee agency and the International Organization for Migration. The agencies said 15.4 million people across Sudan urgently need emergency shelter and basic household items. They said current resources mean humanitarian groups can prioritise only about 10 percent of those in need.The statement said only 936,000 people have received assistance so far, leaving a wide gap between needs and available support. The agencies said they are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 17:02 LONDON
Rubio denies exit plans as Trump defends Hegseth after midterm losses
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has again denied reports that he is planning to leave the Trump administration, saying it had "always been my plan" to serve until the end of President Donald Trump's term. He made the comments as speculation continued over his political future after Republican losses in the midterm elections. Rubio also serves as national security adviser, making him one of the most prominent figures in the administration.The denials came after Bloomberg News reported that Rubio was weighing whether to step down and had spoken with White House officials about leaving. The State Department rejected that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 16:01 LONDON
Azerbaijan and Ukraine sign expanded energy, defence and trade agreements in Uzhhorod
Azerbaijan and Ukraine have signed a new package of cooperation agreements covering energy, defence, trade, transport and technology after talks in the western Ukrainian city of Uzhhorod. The meeting marked the 14th session of their Joint Intergovernmental Commission and was the first time the body has convened on Ukrainian territory since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. Officials said the agreements are intended to strengthen economic ties while also supporting Ukraine's wartime energy resilience.The talks were co-chaired by Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov and Ukrainian First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal. The two sides adopted a formal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 14:05 LONDON
EU struggles to block Russian war veterans from entering Europe amid database limits
European Union countries are struggling to keep Russian soldiers and war veterans out of Europe because of legal and bureaucratic obstacles that have slowed the addition of names to the bloc's shared security database. Ukraine has supplied European authorities with the identities of more than half a million Russian soldiers, but EU states have entered fewer than 1% of those names into the Schengen Information System after almost a year of work. The issue has become a practical test of how the bloc handles security risks linked to the war in Ukraine.The information is being compiled by Ukraine and shared... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 10:34 LONDON
Finnish minister says US delay is holding up Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine
Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen has said political reluctance in Washington is delaying the transfer of Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine, even though European allies have already paid for the weapons. Speaking in Helsinki, he said the funding is in place but the missiles still need to be released from US-controlled stocks before they can be sent. His comments add to a growing dispute over how quickly Ukraine can receive air-defence systems as Russia prepares further attacks.Häkkänen said Europe has already financed the interceptors through the NATO-led Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List mechanism, but that final approval from the US Defence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 10:32 LONDON
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The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 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
