Tigray resumes daily life amid fears of wider war
Shops and banks are reopening in Mekelle, but the return of daily activity has done little to ease anxiety in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Residents say the city is trying to move back toward normal life after Ethiopian federal forces and allied fighters retook the regional capital on October 4. The renewed fighting has revived fears that Tigray's fragile recovery could be disrupted again.Mekelle, the capital of Tigray, is the main focus of the latest changes on the ground. Businesses and financial services are gradually resuming, yet many people remain uncertain about security, jobs and schooling. The immediate picture is one... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
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U.S. prepares embassy staff withdrawals in the Gulf amid Houthi attack warnings
The United States is preparing to withdraw some embassy staff and family members from missions in the Gulf as security concerns rise over possible Houthi attacks and wider regional escalation. The move was reported on Wednesday and is linked to fears that tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States could spill further across the Middle East. In Saudi Arabia, the U.S. embassy in Riyadh issued a security alert warning of possible attacks by the Houthis.According to the report, the State Department is preparing to order the departure of part of the staff and families attached to U.S. diplomatic missions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 20:31 LONDON
EU weighs energy-saving measures as Middle East crisis threatens oil and gas supplies
European Union governments are considering whether households and businesses should be asked to cut energy use as the Middle East war pushes up prices and raises fears over oil and gas supplies. Energy ministers are due to discuss possible EU-wide demand-reduction measures at a meeting on 29 October, according to a document seen by reporters. The discussion comes as officials warn that disruption linked to the Strait of Hormuz could last for months.The proposal to examine demand cuts has been put forward by Ireland, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union and is chairing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 12:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Sudan drone toll climbs as Ukraine, Middle East and Europe face fresh strain
Sudan has emerged as the deadliest flashpoint, with medics and rights groups saying a wave of drone attacks across the country has now been linked to more than 160 deaths, while the UN condemned the strikes as they spread to eastern infrastructure. 🔗In Ukraine, Russian missiles and drones killed at least seven people in civilian areas, even as Volodymyr Zelenskyy met US and European officials in Oslo amid worsening ties with Washington over delayed military aid and the conduct of the war. 🔗 🔗Zelenskyy also accused the United States of holding up Patriot interceptor deliveries already paid for by European... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 20 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
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Rwandan dissident found beheaded near Kampala in Uganda
A former Rwandan army sergeant major and outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame has been found beheaded in neighbouring Uganda. Robert Kabera, 50, was discovered by local residents on the outskirts of Kampala over the weekend, according to Ugandan police. His head had not been recovered at the time of reporting, and the killing has prompted concern among exiled Rwandan dissidents.Ugandan police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said on Monday that Kabera's body was found outside the capital. According to his family, he had travelled to inspect a construction site about 45 km (30 miles) from Kampala before his death. Kabera had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
Gaza food prices rise after Israel halts commercial shipments
Prices of basic food items are rising in Gaza after commercial shipments were halted for a fifth consecutive day, according to residents and market traders. The disruption has affected Gaza City and other parts of the enclave, where families are already under severe economic strain. People who can afford to do so are buying extra supplies in case the closure continues and shortages deepen.The restrictions were announced on Wednesday, when Israel said commercial goods would no longer enter Gaza. The reported halt has come amid a dispute over fees involving Palestinian merchants and Hamas, which still has some authority in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 15:00 LONDON
Russia's war in Ukraine puts Europe on edge amid fears of spillover
Fears are growing that Russia's war in Ukraine could spread beyond the battlefield and affect neighbouring NATO members. European countries say they are seeing signs of pressure through drone incursions, cyberattacks and sabotage, while the Kremlin denies the accusations. The discussion has sharpened as officials warn that the conflict is already having regional consequences.Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has warned that Europe should be ready to respond robustly to what he described as Russia's hybrid attacks. Poland borders Ukraine and hosts a NATO logistics hub used for military and civilian support to Kyiv, making it a central part of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 12:32 LONDON
Former President Joseph Kabila joins new rebel coalition in eastern DR Congo
Former Democratic Republic of the Congo president Joseph Kabila has joined a new political-military coalition in the eastern city of Goma, marking a significant escalation in the country's long-running conflict. The coalition, announced on Monday evening, is called the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, or FRN. It replaces the existing alliance between the Alliance Fleuve Congo and the March 23 Movement, both of which have been central to the fighting in eastern Congo.The announcement was made in Goma, the main city in North Kivu province, which has been under M23-AFC control since January last year. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
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United States calls for dialogue as Ethiopia and Eritrea tensions rise amid war warnings
The United States has called for dialogue as tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea rise again, with the two East African neighbours described as perilously close to all-out war. The latest warning centres on long-running territorial disputes and competing claims over access to the Red Sea. The row has revived fears of a wider confrontation in a region that has already seen repeated instability.According to the supplied report, the dispute has deep roots in Eritrea's independence in 1993 and the bitter war fought between 1998 and 2000. Although a truce followed, the two countries remained in a state of war for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 21:01 LONDON
Seven sailors missing after drones strike tankers near Romania's Black Sea coast
Romania has reported seven sailors missing after drones struck two tankers near its Black Sea coast, setting both vessels ablaze and intensifying concern over commercial shipping in the region. The attacks took place inside Romanian territorial waters, close to a route used by cargo linked to Ukraine. One of the tankers, the Wine Trader, was travelling from Tunisia to Romania when it was hit.A NATO military source said the drones that caused the fires on board the two tankers were of Russian origin. Romanian President Nicușor Dan said the situation in the Black Sea was serious and described attacks on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
Global tech sell-off deepens as inflation fears and AI debt worries hit markets
Global technology shares fell sharply on Thursday as investors reacted to hotter-than-expected US inflation data and renewed concern about debt in the artificial intelligence sector. The sell-off spread across Asia and Wall Street, with semiconductor and AI-linked stocks among the hardest hit. South Korea and Japan saw some of the steepest declines, while major US indexes also closed lower in the previous session.In South Korea, the Kospi 200 fell more than 8% overnight to a six-month closing low, briefly triggering circuit breakers that halted trading at points during the session. SK Hynix dropped nearly 11%, while Samsung Electronics fell about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 10:04 LONDON
