Noontime News Recap: US strikes Iran as diplomacy widens and Ukraine peace talks gather pace
President Donald Trump said the United States has won the war with Iran and warned that renewed fighting was highly unlikely, after US forces struck Qeshm Island and other targets, a sharp escalation that he cast as a decisive victory. 🔗At the same time, diplomacy has not stopped. Iran has put forward a new two day proposal through Qatari mediators, and Washington is examining it as talks continue over Tehran's nuclear programme ahead of a White House meeting. 🔗Iran is also tightening domestic security controls, warning of tough punishment for protests as authorities try to project firmness amid fears of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 09 Nov 2026 12:27 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
Drone attack hits Iraq's Khor Mor gasfield, suspending production and cutting power
A drone attack on the Khor Mor gasfield in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region caused a fire at the facility and forced a suspension of gas production, according to Iraqi and Kurdish officials. The strike also cut electricity across much of the region, with officials saying more than 70 percent of the Kurdish region was left without power. Footage from the area showed smoke and flames rising near the gasfield in Sulaimaniyah governorate.Officials said the attack disrupted gas supply to power plants in Erbil, Sulaimaniyah, Bazian, Chamchamal and Duhok. Omid Ahmed, spokesperson for the Kurdistan Regional Government's Ministry of Electricity, said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Nov 2026 01:59 LONDON
