Romania to expel Russian consul after drone crashes into apartment complex in Galați
Romania says it will expel the Russian consul in the southeastern city of Constanța and shut the consulate after a drone intended for Ukraine crashed into an apartment complex in Galați. The announcement marks a sharp diplomatic response to an incident that Romania has linked to the wider war next door. The crash took place in the border town of Galați, close to the frontier with Ukraine.Romanian President Nicușor Dan said the consul would be expelled and the consulate closed. The move was presented as a response to the drone incident, which Romanian officials said involved a drone intended for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 20:01 LONDON
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Romania weighs NATO Article 4 after drone incident wounds two civilians
Romania is considering invoking NATO's Article 4 after a drone alleged to be Russian wounded two civilians, according to the country's foreign minister. The clause in the alliance's founding treaty allows a member state to call consultations when it believes its security is under threat. The latest development adds a diplomatic step to an incident that has already raised concern in Bucharest over cross-border spillover from the war in Ukraine.The foreign minister described Article 4 as an instrument Romania can use after the drone incident. The supplied material does not say whether a formal request has yet been made, only... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 13:59 LONDON
Russian drone hits civilian building in Romania: statement by President Meloni
A Russian drone hit a civilian building in Romania last night, injuring two citizens on the territory of an allied state and member of the European Union. An extremely serious act, which shows how this war of aggression spares no one, continuing to brutally attack innocent civilians, disregarding all limits, and putting European security at risk. My deepest sympathy and solidarity go out to those affected, to the Romanian Government and to all the Romanian people. A Russian drone hit a civilian building in Romania last night, injuring two citizens on the territory of an allied state and member of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 10:32 LONDON
Tyre residents clear rubble after Israeli strikes disrupt services in southern Lebanon
Residents in the Lebanese city of Tyre were clearing rubble on Friday after Israeli strikes hit parts of the area, leaving smoke rising over damaged neighbourhoods. People returned to inspect homes, businesses and vehicles that had been hit, with streets strewn with shattered glass and debris. The strikes were described as part of an expanded Israeli military campaign in southern Lebanon, and the latest damage added to fears of a wider conflict.Local officials said electricity supplies and some medical services were disrupted, complicating rescue and recovery efforts. Authorities and aid organisations were assessing damage across the city, including to homes,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 10:30 LONDON
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UN Security Council meets on Ukraine after massive Russian strikes
The UN Security Council is meeting on Ukraine after what Kyiv described as the most devastating attack on its capital to date. Secretary-General António Guterres is set to brief the Council at the top of the hour. According to the text, Russia launched a massive barrage of missiles and drones in the early hours of 23-24 May against multiple Ukrainian cities. Moscow has since threatened further sustained strikes. The Council session is expected to expose sharp divisions among members. European nations are demanding an immediate ceasefire, while Russia says its strikes target only military infrastructure. The source does not give... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 21:03 LONDON
Oil prices fall after report of breakthrough in US-Iran talks
Oil prices fell after reports that the United States and Iran had reached a deal in principle, pending final approval from President Donald Trump. The move came as traders reacted to signs of progress in ceasefire-extension talks linked to the conflict that has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the global benchmark, dropped to a low of $93.36 a barrel from an earlier high of $98 before recovering to about $95.According to the report, officials had agreed an extended ceasefire and a 60-day pause to allow talks on Iran's nuclear programme to begin. The reported arrangement still... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
US says it will penalise Iranian airlines as truce tensions rise
The United States says it will move to block Iranian airlines from landing slots, refuelling and ticket sales, in a fresh sign of strain in the fragile truce with Tehran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the measures were intended to intensify pressure on Iran and were linked to efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement comes after both Washington and Tehran accused each other of violating an ongoing ceasefire following an exchange of fire.Mr Bessent said in a social media post that the US would be "shutting down both Iranian airlines' access to landing spots, refuelling, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 15:30 LONDON
Zelensky urges US to supply Patriot PAC-3 missiles and more air defences
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged US President Donald Trump and Congress to provide Patriot PAC-3 missiles and additional air-defence systems, according to a letter obtained by the Associated Press. The appeal comes as Ukraine says it needs stronger protection against Russian ballistic missiles. Zelensky warned that deliveries are falling dangerously short.The request was reported on 28 May 2026 and is tied directly to what Ukraine describes as an intensifying Russian missile campaign. The letter specifically calls for Patriot PAC-3 missiles, which are designed for air and missile defence, as well as more air-defence systems. No further details were given... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 15:01 LONDON
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Russia expands bank staff powers to counter drone threats
Russia's State Duma has passed a bill that would allow selected bank employees to help defend facilities against drones and other unmanned vehicles. The measure applies to banks and related sites, and it comes as Russian authorities face a growing number of drone attacks linked to the war against Ukraine. The law still needs approval from the upper house and the signature of President Vladimir Putin before it can take effect.Under the bill adopted on Tuesday, banks would pay for electronic warfare equipment at their facilities. Selected staff would be allowed to jam or intercept drone control signals and to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 14:31 LONDON
Oil prices climb after U.S. says it shot down four Iranian attack drones
Oil prices rose after the United States said it shot down four Iranian attack drones, in a development that renewed tensions in the Middle East. The reported incident added to market concern about the risk of wider disruption in the region. It also cast fresh doubt on the prospects for a peace deal.The confirmed details are limited to the U.S. account that four Iranian attack drones were intercepted. The report was published on 28 May 2026, and the market reaction followed soon after. No further operational details were provided in the supplied material about where the drones were shot down... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 11:29 LONDON
US strikes southern Iran, prompting retaliation against American base
The United States struck southern Iran on Thursday, prompting retaliation from Tehran against a US military base. The exchange is described in the supplied material as the most serious clash since an April ceasefire began. It also comes as fighting threatens a fragile diplomatic push linked to the Strait of Hormuz.The confirmed account says the US carried out strikes in southern Iran, while Iran responded against an American base. The material does not identify the base that was hit, and it does not independently confirm the extent of any damage. It also says the confrontation drew in Kuwait, although the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 10:29 LONDON
Iran says draft US deal would reopen Hormuz shipping and end naval blockade
Iranian state TV says Tehran has obtained a draft, unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding with the United States aimed at ending their conflict. The reported framework would restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within a month. Under the same outline, the United States would withdraw military forces from Iran's vicinity and lift a naval blockade. State TV said the framework excludes military vessels and envisions Iran managing ship traffic through the strait in cooperation with Oman. The report said the draft is not yet finalised and that Tehran would take no steps without... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 05:03 LONDON
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Hezbollah says it struck Israeli forces and Merkava tanks in southern Lebanon
Hezbollah said in a series of statements that fighters from the "Islamic Resistance" carried out multiple attacks targeting Israeli forces and military vehicles in southern Lebanon. According to the statements, Hezbollah said it targeted two Merkava tanks in the eastern neighborhood of Zawtar al-Sharqiya with guided missiles and claimed direct hits. It also said it struck gatherings of Israeli army forces near Adaisseh with volleys of advanced rockets, claiming confirmed casualties. The group said it hit Israeli troop concentrations near al-Khazzan hill in Zawtar al-Sharqiya with additional volleys of advanced rockets, and separately targeted a gathering of Israeli military vehicles... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 05:03 LONDON
Israeli airstrikes hit Tyre, Abbasiyeh entrance, Rashidieh camp and Naqoura road
Israeli airstrikes hit multiple locations in and around Tyre in southern Lebanon, according to the source. Israeli warplanes carried out a second strike on a building in the Al-Roz project area at the entrance of Abbasiyeh, north of Tyre, and completely destroyed it. The same report says an Israeli drone struck a chalet at the Turquoise resort on the Naqoura road. Additional Israeli airstrikes also targeted the city of Tyre itself and the Rashidieh Palestinian refugee camp south of the city. No casualty figures, arrests, or other confirmed immediate consequences are given in the source. The report provides only the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 05:02 LONDON
One killed and nine missing after chemical tank implosion at Washington packaging facility
At least one person has been killed and nine others remain unaccounted for after a ruptured chemical tank imploded at a packaging facility in Washington state. Drone footage from the scene showed a damaged tank containing hazardous liquid, with several vehicles overturned nearby. The incident is being treated as a serious industrial accident, and recovery work is continuing under hazardous conditions.The latest confirmed details say the tank imploded at the facility, but officials have not yet publicly identified the cause of the failure. The site is a packaging facility in Washington, and the event has been linked to a chemical... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 10:59 LONDON
Pentagon denies report of SpaceX Starlink price dispute over military drone use
The Pentagon has denied a report that it clashed with SpaceX over the cost of using Starlink for military drones during the Iran war. The dispute centres on claims that SpaceX sought higher payments from the US military after the network was used to support one-way attack drones. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the report was wrong and described SpaceX as a valued partner.According to the report, the issue emerged within weeks of the United States launching strikes on Iran. SpaceX executives were said to have met Pentagon officials and argued that the military should pay more for access to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
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Ukraine urges EU to take a more active role in Russia talks
Ukraine is urging the European Union to help negotiate an end to the war with Russia, with the issue due to be discussed by European foreign ministers at an informal meeting in Cyprus. The talks come as EU officials consider whether to re-engage with Moscow after US mediation efforts stalled, while Russia has intensified strikes on Ukraine. Kyiv says it wants to introduce what it calls "new dynamics" into the negotiation process.Ukraine's foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, said Kyiv wanted "a new format of talks with the Russian side" and suggested there should be "more active participation by the European side".... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 01:01 LONDON
Iran says US violated ceasefire with strikes near Hormuz
Iran has accused the United States of violating a fragile ceasefire after US strikes hit targets near the Strait of Hormuz, in a development that could complicate efforts to end nearly seven weeks of conflict. Iran's foreign ministry said the strikes in southern Hormozgan province were a "gross violation" of the truce, after Iranian media reported explosions early on Tuesday. Washington said the attacks were defensive and aimed at missile sites and vessels allegedly laying mines.The incident comes as negotiations continue over a wider agreement to halt the fighting and reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. US Secretary of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 23:59 LONDON
Iran condemns latest US strikes in southern Iran as internet access is restored
Iran has accused the United States of carrying out new strikes in the country's south, saying the attacks amounted to bad faith and a violation of the ceasefire. The developments come as ceasefire negotiations continue and as Iranian authorities begin restoring internet access after one of the longest nationwide shutdowns in the country's recent history. The reported strikes and the partial lifting of the internet blackout together point to a moment of both military pressure and cautious reopening.According to the supplied material, the US military said its Monday strikes in southern Iran were defensive and targeted missile launch sites and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 22:29 LONDON
US says it struck missile sites and boats in southern Iran as Mojtaba Khamenei vows no US bases in the region
US Central Command says it carried out strikes on missile sites and boats in southern Iran overnight, in a fresh escalation in the confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The Iranian leadership responded with a forceful public statement from Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who said regional countries would no longer serve as staging grounds for US military bases. The developments come amid claims of ceasefire violations, reported explosions in Bandar Abbas and separate reports of casualties, although Tehran has not officially confirmed the strikes.According to the US military, the targets included missile sites and boats that were attempting to lay mines in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 17:30 LONDON
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HRW alleges UAE was transit point for Colombian mercenaries heading to Sudan
Human Rights Watch has alleged that Colombian mercenaries were recruited by a United Arab Emirates-based company and moved through Emirati military bases on their way to support Rapid Support Forces fighters in Sudan. The rights group said the men were then deployed to the Darfur region, where the RSF now holds much of the territory. The UAE has denied allowing its territory to be used for the recruitment, training, financing or transit of foreign fighters to any conflict, including Sudan.The allegations were published on 26 May and are based on interviews with Colombian mercenaries carried out between March and September... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
Israel steps up strikes in Lebanon as Hezbollah keeps up attacks
Israel has stepped up strikes in Lebanon as Hezbollah continues rocket and drone attacks on Israeli troops, according to the latest report on the cross-border fighting. The escalation adds to an already active confrontation along the Israel-Lebanon frontier. It also raises the risk that the violence could widen further.The report says Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, has kept up its attacks on Israeli forces while the Israeli side intensifies its own military action. No casualty figures were given in the supplied material, and there was no detailed breakdown of the locations hit. The timing of the latest developments suggests the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
Evolving warfare links the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran
The conflicts in Ukraine and Iran are being linked by the growing role of drone technology and by the diplomacy surrounding both wars. The supplied material says these aspects show how the two conflicts intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments. It also says the pattern may provide a model for future conflicts.The confirmed detail is limited, but the central point is that warfare is no longer being shaped only by local military conditions. Instead, the same technologies and diplomatic pressures are appearing across more than one conflict. In this case, drone technology is identified as a key battlefield... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
Iran warns regional states over US bases amid ceasefire tensions
Iran's supreme leader has warned that regional countries will no longer act as shields for US bases, in a written statement carried by state television. The remarks by Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei were issued in a message marking the Eid al-Adha holiday and come as Iran and the United States continue exchanges aimed at reaching a deal to end the war that began on 28 February. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since 8 April, but both sides have continued to accuse each other of violations.In the statement, Khamenei said the region's nations and lands would no longer serve as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 10:00 LONDON
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Hajj begins in Saudi Arabia as pilgrims face regional war fears
Muslims have begun the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the region remains unsettled by the Iran war. Saudi authorities said last week that 1.51 million pilgrims had arrived from outside the kingdom, a figure that is 11,000 higher than last year. The pilgrimage is taking place amid concerns about renewed conflict, air traffic disruption and higher travel costs.The row of pilgrims began the first day of Hajj in Mecca, where they gathered at the Grand Mosque and performed tawaf around the Kaaba. They then travelled to Mina, about 5km away, where they are due to spend the night... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
Russia threatens fresh systematic strikes on Kyiv and urges foreign nationals to leave
Russia has threatened a fresh wave of what it called "systematic strikes" against Kyiv, days after one of the largest attacks on the Ukrainian capital since the start of the war. In a statement, Russia's foreign ministry said the new strikes would target "decision-making centres and command posts" as well as drone manufacturing facilities in the city. It also urged foreign nationals and diplomats to leave Kyiv "as soon as possible" and warned people to stay away from administrative and military buildings.The warning came after large-scale Russian strikes on Saturday night that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said killed four people... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
Ukraine strikes kill six in occupied Donetsk and Russian border regions as Kyiv recovers from weekend bombardment
Ukrainian strikes have killed six people in occupied Ukraine and in Russia's border regions of Belgorod and Bryansk, according to local authorities. The deaths were reported on 25 May, with four people killed in the frontline town of Gorlivka in occupied Donetsk and two more in attacks in the Russian border areas. The strikes came after intense Russian bombardments over the weekend that hit Kyiv and left the capital dealing with the aftermath of the attacks.Local Moscow-installed officials in Gorlivka said four civilians were killed there, including two children born in 2012 and 2013. Mayor Ivan Prikhodko said the deaths... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
Russia says 21 killed in strike on college in occupied Luhansk as Ukraine denies claim
Russia has invited media to view damage at a college in occupied Luhansk after what it described as a deadly Ukrainian strike. Moscow said 21 people were killed in the attack, which it said hit the college in the city in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine denied that account and said the strike hit a Russian drone command unit operating in the area.The incident was reported on 25 May and is the latest disputed strike in the occupied Luhansk region. The supplied material says Russia presented the damage as evidence of a targeted attack on the college. It also says Ukraine rejected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 May 2026 04:59 LONDON
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Kyiv reels after Russian drone and missile strike as military death toll remains unclear
Kyiv was hit by a Russian drone and missile strike on 24 May, with the Ukrainian capital described as reeling from the attack. The incident is the latest deadly strike reported against Ukraine in the ongoing war, and it again placed the city at the centre of the conflict's long-range air campaign. The supplied material does not give a full damage assessment, but it confirms that the attack was severe enough to be described as deadly.The report from Kyiv says there is still uncertainty over the death toll among military personnel. No exact casualty figure is provided in the supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 May 2026 21:29 LONDON
Trump tells US negotiators not to rush into Iran deal
US President Donald Trump has told his negotiators not to rush into a deal with Iran, after reports suggested an agreement could be close. The latest comments point to continued movement in talks over Iran's nuclear programme, but also show that key issues remain unresolved. The discussion is understood to include a possible 60-day ceasefire extension and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.Trump said in a social media post that negotiations were proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, but that both sides should take their time and get it right. He said he had instructed his representatives not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 May 2026 20:29 LONDON
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Moscow residents shaken by recent Ukrainian drone attacks
Residents in Moscow have described recent drone attacks as a major shock, after the conflict reached the Russian capital region in recent days. The incident has drawn attention because it brought the war closer to the seat of the Kremlin's power. The supplied material says people who experienced the attacks were deeply shaken by what they saw as the conflict coming home.The confirmed detail available is limited, but it places the attacks in recent days and links them to the wider Russia-Ukraine war. The account does not give a casualty figure, damage total or a precise strike location within the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 10:59 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
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
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
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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
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
