Republican Senator Thom Tillis Urges Trump to Fire Defence Secretary Hegseth Amid War With Iran
United States Senator Thom Tillis has publicly called on President Donald Trump to remove Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of creating a leadership void at the Pentagon. The criticism comes as the US military is under strain from the ongoing war with Iran. Tillis made the appeal in a social media post on Wednesday, marking a sharp public break with a senior member of his own party.In his post, Tillis said he had seen "inept management" of service members and argued that Hegseth was "intimidated by competence". He said the defence secretary was retreating into culture-war politics instead of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 23:30 LONDON
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Israeli defence minister says Gaza depopulation remains the only solution
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has said there is no real solution for Gaza without removing Palestinians from the territory. He made the remarks at a conference organised by the Israeli publication Ynet on Wednesday, reviving controversy over proposals to depopulate the Gaza Strip. Katz said the idea remains the "only solution", according to the supplied report.Katz said the Israeli government is prepared to take Gaza "by sea, by air and by any means to do it". He also said US President Donald Trump had not cancelled a previously discussed plan, but had only frozen it. The report says Katz... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 23:02 LONDON
Two Palestinians killed during raid by settlers and Israeli forces in West Bank village
Two Palestinian teenagers were killed during a raid by settlers and Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank village of al-Mughayyir on Wednesday. Local accounts said the operation unfolded amid continuing violence in the area, with residents reporting that armed settlers and Israeli soldiers entered the village. The killings have added to already high tensions in the village, which has faced repeated attacks in recent months.The victims were identified by the Palestinian Wafa news agency, citing the head of the village council, as Mohammad Na'ssan and Khalil Abu Aliya. Both were 19 years old. According to the same account, residents... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 22:59 LONDON
Iran says wedding venue strike in Kuhestak killed 4 as US denies bombing site
Iranian media and officials say a wedding venue in Kuhestak, in southern Iran, was hit during an attack on Tuesday, leaving four people dead and dozens injured. The site is near the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that has become increasingly sensitive amid the latest US-Iran escalation. Images published on Wednesday showed extensive damage at the venue, including a hole in the roof and debris scattered across the courtyard.According to the Iranian Red Crescent, 4 people were killed and 50 were wounded, while other Iranian reports put the number of injured at about 60. Iranian media said the dead included... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 22:29 LONDON
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Fire breaks out at Tungatinah Power Station in Tasmania's Central Highlands
A fire broke out overnight at the Tungatinah Power Station in Tasmania's Central Highlands, prompting a response from emergency services and a temporary disruption to nearby communities. The blaze was brought under control within hours, and officials said no one was injured. The station is at Tarraleah and is part of Tasmania's hydro-electric system.Emergency services were called at about 9:00pm, according to the supplied report, and the fire was contained by the early hours of Thursday morning. Hydro Tasmania said there were no employees or contractors at the station when the fire started. It also said the power system continues... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 22:02 LONDON
Saudi Arabia says tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz killed two Filipino sailors amid wider Iran-US escalation
Saudi Arabia has said an attack on a Saudi-owned tanker in the Strait of Hormuz killed two Filipino crew members, as tensions in the waterway intensified alongside renewed fighting between the United States and Iran. The vessel, Sidr, was travelling through the strait on Monday night when it was hit, according to the Saudi national shipping company Bahri. Maritime security monitoring has also reported near-daily attacks on vessels in the area, underscoring the continuing risk to shipping in one of the world's most sensitive maritime corridors.Bahri said the incident took place at about 23:40 local time on Monday, or 19:40... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 21:59 LONDON
Polish PM says fire at defence manufacturer was arson, with sabotage probe under way
A fire at a defence manufacturing plant in south-central Poland has been described by Prime Minister Donald Tusk as deliberate arson. The blaze broke out at WB Group's production site in Skarżysko-Kamienna in the early hours of Monday and was extinguished after about two hours by local fire crews. Polish police and the Internal Security Agency are investigating the incident.Mr Tusk said there was "no doubt" that the fire at the Skarżysko-Kamienna plant was an act of sabotage. He made the comments before a cabinet meeting in Warsaw on Tuesday, linking the case to another recent fire at a factory... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 21:00 LONDON
Save the Children says seven children a day have been killed or injured in Lebanon since March
Save the Children says children in Lebanon continue to be killed and injured despite ceasefire arrangements intended to halt the fighting. In a report released on Wednesday, the aid organisation said Israel has killed or injured an average of seven children a day in Lebanon since March. It said the toll reflects continuing attacks on civilian infrastructure and the wider impact of the conflict on families.The group said at least 257 children have been killed and 1,039 injured over the past six months. It also said Israel has killed at least 4,300 people in Lebanon during that period, wounded more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 20:00 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Middle East conflict widens as drone fears, sabotage probes and market nerves deepen
The biggest escalation came in the Middle East, where Iran accused the United States of a war crime after saying a strike hit a wedding celebration in Kuhestak, near the Strait of Hormuz, killing at least four people. Donald Trump said the US was striking Iranian targets near the strait and threatened even larger retaliation, while Iran said its Kheibar Shekan missile had become central to the latest exchange of strikes across the region. 🔗 🔗 🔗Pressure on Iran also came from the nuclear front, with the International Atomic Energy Agency saying it urgently needs access to Iranian nuclear sites... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Sep 2026 18:26 LONDON
Israel signals readiness to remove Gaza population as Netanyahu says troops will stay
Israel has said it is prepared to remove Palestinians from the Gaza Strip if the United States approves a destination for them, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu separately visited the territory and said Israeli forces would not withdraw. The two statements, made on Wednesday, underline the continuing gap between Israeli military and political positions and the next stage of the US-backed ceasefire framework. They also come as international mediators continue to press for movement on the plan's later phases.Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel was "organised and prepared" to remove Palestinians from Gaza "by every way possible", and that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 16:33 LONDON
Iran and US exchange strikes across Middle East as attacks hit bases and coastal sites
The United States and Iran traded strikes across the Middle East on Wednesday, in the largest armed confrontation between Tehran and Washington since July. US forces attacked Iran's southern coast, while Iran fired on US bases in the region. The United States warned of further attacks, and Iran said it had responded to what it described as US strikes on its territory and allied facilities. US Central Command said on Tuesday it had struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps air defenses, radar systems, maritime assets, mine-laying resources and communications installations. Iranian media reported attacks on multiple targets near the Strait of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 15:30 LONDON
Iran and US trade strikes across the Middle East as Kheibar Shekan missile enters conflict
Iran's Kheibar Shekan missile has become a central part of the latest exchange of strikes between Iran and the United States across the Middle East. The medium-range ballistic missile, developed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, is being used in attacks on US military targets and infrastructure this week, according to the supplied material. The escalation follows a renewed phase of fighting after about a month of relative lull.The immediate trigger described in the rows was a US strike on rocket launchers on Iran's Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. Iran then struck back at US military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 15:00 LONDON
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Germany probes suspected power substation sabotage as Russia summons envoy
German authorities are investigating two suspected sabotage attacks on electricity substations in different parts of the country, with one case also being examined as a possible terrorism offence. The incidents, in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia, have added to concern in Berlin about attacks on critical infrastructure. They come as Germany separately faces diplomatic fallout over its accusation that Russia was behind an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport.Police said improvised explosives were fired early on Tuesday at a site in eastern Brandenburg, damaging power cables and prompting a terrorism probe. In the second case, investigators said unknown perpetrators caused a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 14:31 LONDON
Germany investigates second power-grid sabotage attempt amid hybrid-war fears
German police are investigating a second suspected sabotage attempt against the country's power grid in less than 24 hours, in a case that has intensified concern over possible hybrid threats to critical infrastructure. The inquiry centres on technical infrastructure at a substation near Bergheim in western Germany. Officials said the electricity supply in the area was not interrupted.Police described the incident as premeditated vandalism and said it took place on Tuesday afternoon. A police spokesperson did not specify the damage caused, but confirmed that the grid remained stable throughout the episode. Amprion, which operates part of Germany's electricity network and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 14:00 LONDON
Armed gang steals gold bars and cash from security convoy in Port Moresby
Police in Papua New Guinea are investigating an armed robbery in Port Moresby after attackers intercepted two private security vehicles carrying gold and cash. The convoy was stopped in the early morning on Wednesday, and the thieves escaped with 25 gold bars, 315,000 kina in cash, and two firearms. Police say the case may rank among the country's biggest robberies by value.Police Commissioner David Manning said the hold-up happened at about 4:30am as the vehicles were travelling through the city. According to the account given to police, the convoy had left its security base shortly after 4:30am and was heading... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 13:03 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Middle East escalation deepens as Iran, Israel and the US trade strikes and warnings
Iran said US strikes killed 11 people in two separate attacks, while Donald Trump said the United States was striking Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz and threatened even larger retaliation, underscoring a rapid escalation across the region. Peru also broke diplomatic relations with Iran, citing Tehran's role in the Middle East crisis and restrictions on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. 🔗 🔗 🔗The International Atomic Energy Agency said it urgently needs access to Iranian nuclear sites and information on nuclear material, warning that its verification work is being hampered. Separately, an Iranian fisherwoman on Hengam Island said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Sep 2026 08:40 LONDON
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Israel expands presence and operations in southern Lebanon, BBC reports
Israel is expanding its military presence in southern Lebanon and continuing strikes and demolitions there despite a ceasefire announced in June, according to a report from the border area. The account describes a landscape of destroyed buildings, abandoned crops and a largely empty road near the Mediterranean coast close to Naqoura. It says the Lebanese state presence is limited to a checkpoint near the town, while Israeli flags and checkpoints mark the start of territory under Israeli control.The report says a Lebanese military checkpoint painted in the national colours is the last visible sign of state authority near Naqoura, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 06:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Floods, strikes and oil shock dominate a tense global session
Nepal and Tibet are facing one of the deadliest flood disasters in recent memory, with the death toll from flash floods on the border now above 1,000 and rescue teams still racing to reach trapped workers. A British family remains missing nearly a week after the flooding, as relatives in London say they are desperate for news. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Qatar says it is working with Oman and Pakistan to ease rising Iran United States tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran says it would return to the June ceasefire deal if Washington does the same. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Sep 2026 18:21 LONDON
Iran says it would return to June ceasefire deal if the US does the same
Iran has said it is ready to return to the ceasefire deal reached with the United States in June if Washington also honours the agreement. President Masoud Pezeshkian made the remarks on Tuesday at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan, according to Iranian state media. His comments came after the first exchange of fire between the two countries in a month and amid renewed strain over the fragile framework.Pezeshkian said that if the United States returns to its commitments in the memorandum of understanding, Iran will immediately reciprocate. The June framework called for an immediate ceasefire and opened a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 17:32 LONDON
Ireland asked to clarify role in approving Israeli state bonds after Luxembourg exits
Ireland's Central Bank is being pressed to clarify whether responsibility for approving Israeli state bonds has returned to Dublin after Luxembourg let its authorisation lapse. Luxembourg did not renew the approval when it expired at midnight, leaving Israel to seek another European regulator to take on the role. The issue matters because the authorisation is part of the process that allows Israeli state bonds to be marketed to investors in European markets.According to the information provided, Luxembourg had held the role since September 2025. The Central Bank of Ireland said only that the arrangement between Israel and Luxembourg's financial regulator,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 13:33 LONDON
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South Korea says US-North Korea summit could be possible at any time amid dialogue signs
South Korean officials have said a summit between the United States and North Korea could be possible at any time, citing signs of dialogue between the two sides. The assessment was relayed by a lawmaker who said he had been briefed by Seoul's intelligence agency. The comments come as regional tensions remain sensitive and as military activity in the area is set to increase.The lawmaker said there were no confirmed details of direct contact between Washington and Pyongyang, but that there were indications of dialogue. The remarks followed comments by US President Donald Trump, who has mentioned the possibility of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 11:29 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Floods, Ukraine strikes and Iran tensions dominate a grim global briefing
Nepal and Tibet are facing one of the deadliest flood disasters in years, with the death toll from flash floods on the border now above 1,000 and rescue teams still racing to reach trapped workers. A British family remains missing nearly a week after the flooding, as relatives in London wait for news. 🔗 🔗In Ukraine, a large Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least seven people and wounded more than a dozen overnight, with the assault threatening the return to school day in the capital. The strike adds to the pressure on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Sep 2026 08:38 LONDON
EU weighs three-year mission to help Lebanon as UNIFIL mandate nears expiry
European officials are discussing a possible European Union mission to support Lebanon's security forces as the long-running UN peacekeeping presence in the south approaches its planned end. The proposal would come as UNIFIL's mandate is set to expire on 31 December 2026, raising questions about what, if anything, could fill the gap. The issue is expected to be discussed at an EU defence and foreign ministers meeting in Ireland this week.According to the material under discussion, the European External Action Service has circulated a plan for a three-year military and civilian mission. The mission would advise and train the Lebanese... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 07:03 LONDON
Toxic haze from Indonesian fires chokes Malaysian Borneo as air quality turns hazardous
Smoke from forest and peatland fires in Indonesia has pushed air quality in parts of Malaysian Borneo to hazardous levels, with the worst conditions reported in Sarawak. The haze has also spread beyond the island, reaching peninsular Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore. Officials and residents say the smoke has triggered respiratory illness and disrupted public life across the region.On Tuesday, six areas in Sarawak recorded air quality readings above 300 on Malaysia's Air Pollutant Index, a level classed as hazardous. In Kuching, the state capital, the index reached 407, while Serian, near the Kalimantan border, recorded 408. The smoke has been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 04:02 LONDON
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US Army Secretary resigns amid Pentagon tensions and leadership turnover
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation after about 18 months in the role, according to the supplied report. The departure was confirmed by CBS, which said it followed months of conflict with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The move adds to a series of senior Pentagon departures under Hegseth and comes during President Donald Trump's second term.The White House said Driscoll had been highly effective in advancing the president's agenda at the Department of the Army and had provided outstanding leadership during military operations. The report says Driscoll, 41, was often referred to as Trump's "drone guy" because... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 02:29 LONDON
Poland opens terror probe after fire at drone parts factory near Warsaw
Poland has opened a terror investigation after a fire broke out at a factory supplying drone components for Ukraine, in a case now being examined as a possible act of sabotage. The blaze was reported shortly after midnight at the WB Electronics site in Skarzysko-Kamienna, south of Warsaw. Officials said the fire was brought under control after about two hours.The Polish National Prosecution Office said the inquiry covers participation in the activities of a foreign intelligence service directed against Poland, as well as a terrorist offence involving the deliberate causing of a fire using a device containing flammable materials. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 23:00 LONDON
Firecracker factory blast kills 11, including eight children, in Uttar Pradesh
A firecracker factory explosion in northern India's Uttar Pradesh state has killed 11 people and injured several others, according to local authorities. The blast on Monday also destroyed several nearby houses, leaving rescue teams searching through rubble for survivors. Officials said the cause of the explosion was not immediately clear.Local police said the dead included three adults and eight children, with the youngest victim reported to be four years old. Several injured people were taken to hospital for treatment. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said local authorities had been directed to the scene to ensure proper treatment for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 20:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Nepal flood toll soars as Iran tensions, Gaza strikes and global diplomacy dominate
Nepal is facing one of its worst flood disasters in years, with the death toll rising above 900, more than 4,200 people missing, and remote areas still cut off as flash flooding and mudslides devastate parts of the country near the Tibet border. Rescue teams are also racing to reach 933 hydropower workers believed trapped in tunnels, while authorities in Chitwan are carrying out temporary burials of unidentified victims. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Elsewhere in the region, a ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus, leaving eight people dead and 18 still missing as the search continued, while in the United States one... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 31 Aug 2026 18:22 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Nepal flood toll tops 900 as rescue teams race to reach stranded workers
Nepal’s flood disaster has deepened, with the death toll rising above 900 as flash flooding and mudslides continue to cut off remote areas and leave aid groups struggling to reach some of the worst hit regions. 🔗Rescue teams are also racing to reach 933 hydropower workers believed trapped in tunnels after last week’s floods and debris flows, as the emergency enters its sixth day. 🔗In Mexico, a car bomb exploded outside a police station in Ojocaliente, in the state of Zacatecas, wounding six people and adding to concerns over violent attacks in the region. 🔗Hungarian authorities are investigating after a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 31 Aug 2026 12:20 LONDON
Algeria moves to reinstate death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires
Algeria's president has said he wants to reinstate the death penalty for people convicted of starting forest fires, after a wave of blazes killed at least 12 people. Abdelmadjid Tebboune ordered the justice ministry to prepare changes to the criminal law following the fires, which have affected northern parts of the country. Officials said more than 100 wildfires were recorded in recent days, most of them in the north-east.Tebboune said on Saturday that he was not ruling out foul play, and said investigations would be carried out because of the intensity of the fires. On Sunday, he set a 15... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 10:06 LONDON
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Maduro posts first photos from US detention after January abduction
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has posted what appear to be his first photographs from a United States detention centre, where he says he has been held since his January abduction. The images were published on Sunday and show him wearing a grey tracksuit and making peace signs with both hands. The posts came two days after a US-Venezuela oil agreement was announced, adding a new political dimension to an already sensitive case.According to the supporting material, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were abducted by US special forces from Caracas and flown to the United States. They are being... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 04:03 LONDON
Niger says it is regaining control after mutiny in Niamey with reported Russian help
Niger's defence ministry said on Sunday that forces were gradually regaining control after a mutiny by soldiers in the capital, Niamey. The unrest began on Saturday and centred on the presidential palace and the Diori Hamani International Airport, where the military air base is located. By Sunday, the city appeared calm, with military trucks and checkpoints visible on major roads between the airport and the presidential district.According to the supplied material, the mutineers stormed the presidential palace and took positions at the airport base before loyalist forces moved against them. Several analysts said Russia's Africa Corps intervened as the authorities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 16:29 LONDON
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remains without external power for over a week
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine has been without off-site electricity for more than a week, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. The plant is relying on emergency diesel generators to keep its six non-operating reactors cool. The agency said the situation remains unstable as repairs to damaged electrical lines are still being negotiated.The Vienna-based watchdog said the plant has only about 10 days of diesel fuel on site, although it was supplied with diesel on Thursday and Friday from another off-site location. Its director general, Rafael Grossi, said diesel availability is of paramount importance whenever a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 00:59 LONDON
UN says 13 captives released after mass kidnapping in Kenscoff, Haiti
The United Nations says 13 people kidnapped during a major gang attack in the Haitian hillside community of Kenscoff have been released. The group included six children and seven women, according to a statement from UNICEF. The release comes after an assault on August 23 that left at least 47 people dead and more than 50 abducted.UNICEF said the freed captives had been taken last week in one of the largest mass abductions reported in Haiti in recent memory. Yannig Dussart, the agency's deputy representative in Haiti, said the release offered a rare moment of hope amid violence threatening children... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
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EU gas storage at 13-year low raises winter price volatility fears
Europe is heading into the cooler months with gas storage levels at their lowest point in 13 years, according to market figures cited by analysts. The European Union's gas stocks were 63% full in the last week of August, well below the 80% average for late August in recent years. The shortfall has prompted concern among traders and energy experts about tighter supply conditions and sharper price swings if winter demand rises.The current storage position is being described as among the weakest for this time of year since 2013. At the present pace of injections into storage, the bloc is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
Spain seeks EU help to process 5,000 migrants in Ceuta amid unrest
Spain has asked the European Union for help to process about 5,000 migrants still in Ceuta after a mass crossing from Morocco last month, as tensions in the enclave continue to rise. The request adds a new institutional dimension to a crisis that has already triggered protests, arrests and attacks on migrant shelters. Spanish officials say the priority is to identify who may qualify for international protection and who can be returned.Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska sent the request to Beate Gminder, the European Commission's director general for migration and home affairs, and also asked for 10 additional Frontex officers to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 00:59 LONDON
Gaza ceasefire under renewed strain as envoy warns of collapse
Nicolay Mladenov, the high representative for the Board of Peace, has warned that the Gaza ceasefire could collapse if both sides fail to follow the agreed roadmap. In an interview, he said there was no better alternative to the current plan and that a return to war would be devastating. His warning came as Israeli raids and attacks continued in the Gaza Strip, keeping pressure on the fragile truce.Mladenov said the Board of Peace has now determined the mechanism for deploying the International Stabilization Force and identified its deployment locations in Gaza. He said Morocco has agreed to take part,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 19:02 LONDON
Syria appoints ex-SDF commander Mazloum Abdi as presidential adviser after force dissolves
Mazloum Abdi, the former commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, has been appointed adviser to Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa after the group announced its dissolution and integration into Syria's armed forces. The appointment was announced by Syria's official news agency, and it follows Abdi's declaration earlier this week that the SDF had completed its integration. The move marks a further step in the effort to bring one of Syria's most powerful non-state armed formations under central government control.US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack described the dissolution as genuine integration and said the appointment of Kurdish figures to government... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 18:36 LONDON
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Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza as ceasefire warning raises fresh concerns
At least five Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip on Friday, including three members of the same family, according to medical sources and local reports. The attacks hit several locations, including north of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, Gaza City's Sabra neighbourhood, and a tent sheltering displaced people east of the city. The latest deaths came as civilians in the territory continued to face severe food insecurity and repeated displacement.Medical sources said an Israeli drone strike north of Khan Younis killed three members of the Abdeen family, and their bodies were taken to Nasser Medical Complex.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 18:29 LONDON
Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv region for second day, killing one
Russian drone attacks have hit Ukraine's Kyiv region for a second straight day, damaging apartment buildings, warehouses and vehicles and killing one person, officials said. The latest strikes also wounded two people, according to regional authorities and the State Emergency Service. Officials said a second drone struck after emergency crews had already been deployed, describing the incident as a double-tap attack.Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv regional military administration, said the strikes damaged 14 warehouses, 16 private houses, three apartment buildings and 16 vehicles. The State Emergency Service said the second drone hit one location after responders arrived, a tactic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 14:29 LONDON
Dutch court sentences man to life over Rwanda genocide role
A court in the Netherlands has sentenced a Dutch-Rwandan man to life imprisonment for his role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide. The 66-year-old, identified in court as Eugene N, was convicted of genocide and war crimes after judges said he acted with genocidal intent. The ruling was delivered in The Hague and concerns events in southern Rwanda during the mass killings of 1994.The court said N had held an authoritative position in the community in Mbazi, where he oversaw about 1,000 people at the time. Judges heard that he threw a hand grenade into a crowd of Tutsis sheltering in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 13:29 LONDON
Russia warns Britain over Storm Shadow plans as missile row escalates
Russia has warned that British military installations and equipment could be targeted after reports that the United Kingdom plans to help Ukraine produce Storm Shadow cruise missiles. The warning was issued by Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, who said Britain was "one step away" from being seen as legally complicit in attacks on Russia. She also urged the British leadership to abandon what she called a hostile line that could raise the conflict to a new level.The comments followed reports that the UK would provide blueprints for Storm Shadow production, while France has said it will supply technology for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 11:30 LONDON
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Israeli strike kills woman and wounds six in south Lebanon as attacks widen
A Lebanese woman has been killed and six other people wounded in Israeli strikes on the town of Arab Salim in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh district. The Lebanese Ministry of Health said the injured included a child, a woman and two elderly people. State media also reported that the dead woman had been married for 48 hours, and that her house was destroyed in the attack.Lebanese security sources said at least 10 Israeli strikes were carried out in the wider Nabatieh area on Thursday. State media also reported artillery shelling on the outskirts of Rashaf in the Bint Jbeil district, indicating... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 17:31 LONDON
Flooding hits Birmingham as storm warnings cover much of England and Wales
Flooding has affected parts of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands as thunderstorms are forecast across large areas of England and Wales. West Midlands Fire Service said it had been called to significant flooding in the city after a flood warning was issued for the Perry Barr area on Wednesday night because of rising river levels. Birmingham City Council urged people to take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.The fire service said it was responding to incidents around Curbar Road, Thornbridge Avenue and Haddon Road. The Environment Agency had issued 22 flood alerts across the Midlands... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 08:02 LONDON
Trump administration renews push to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook amid legal dispute
The Trump administration has renewed its effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, after her legal team said there is no legal basis for President Donald Trump to fire her. The dispute centres on allegations of mortgage fraud, which Cook's lawyers say are unsupported and are being used to pressure the central bank. The row has intensified concerns about political interference in the Federal Reserve, which is meant to operate independently of the White House.Cook's lawyers, Abbe David Lowell and Norman Eisen, issued a rebuttal letter on Wednesday rejecting the administration's claims. They said this was the second time... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 04:00 LONDON
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan
The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 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
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 LONDON
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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
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 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
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
