Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror-related offences in New York
A New York federal jury has convicted Hadi Matar of transnational terrorism and providing material support to Hezbollah over the 2022 stabbing attack on author Salman Rushdie. The verdict was returned in Buffalo, where the case was heard in federal court. Matar is already serving a 25-year sentence for attempted murder in a separate state case.Prosecutors said Matar was motivated by a 1989 fatwa issued by Iran's religious leader calling for Rushdie's death. They also argued that he was influenced by a 2006 speech by the then-leader of Hezbollah and that he spent two years planning the attack. During the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 23:30 LONDON
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Iran, US and allies trade strikes across the region as tensions widen
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has released footage it says shows overnight strikes on a US military base in Jordan, adding fresh evidence to a rapidly widening regional confrontation. Jordan said all five ballistic missiles were intercepted, while the IRGC said the attack was carried out in response to what it called aggressive actions. The latest claims come as reports also point to drone activity in southern Lebanon and strikes on Saudi oil facilities and Saudi-linked vessels, showing how the conflict is spreading across several fronts.The exchange adds to a fast-moving pattern of retaliation involving Iran, its aligned groups and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 22:59 LONDON
Netanyahu says he will travel to New York despite Mamdani arrest calls over ICC warrant
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly in September despite repeated calls from New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani for his arrest over Israel's military campaign in Gaza. Netanyahu made the remarks after meeting US President Donald Trump at the White House, saying he would go to New York as planned. He said he would "speak the truth" in front of what he described as a "hate-spewing elected official." Netanyahu dismissed Mamdani's calls and the International Criminal Court warrant against him as "fake," and described the court... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 16:02 LONDON
Netanyahu heads to White House as Iran war meeting carries political risk
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, in what would be their seventh meeting during Trump's second term. The talks come amid the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran and are the first in-person encounter between the two leaders since the conflict began. The visit also carries added political weight because Netanyahu is travelling to Washington for the funeral of US Senator Lindsey Graham later the same day.The meeting is taking place against a backdrop of growing unease in the United States over the war. The supplied material says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 13:59 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Ebola toll climbs as Middle East tensions, floods and wildfires dominate global news
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo said Ebola infections have risen to 3,200 and deaths to at least 1,405, underlining the scale of the outbreak as officials continue to track the spread. đź”—In the Middle East, Iran said talks with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are bilateral and do not involve the United States, while the pause in strikes between Washington and Tehran held for a second day amid renewed diplomatic efforts. đź”— đź”— Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei also deepened pressure on any US Iran engagement by voicing stronger support for Hezbollah, and Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ebola toll climbs in Congo as Middle East tensions ease and storms batter Asia
Democratic Republic of the Congo health officials say the Ebola outbreak has worsened sharply, with infections rising to 3,200 and deaths reaching at least 1,405, making it one of the deadliest recent flare ups in the country. đź”—In the Middle East, a pause in strikes between the United States and Iran has held for a second day as diplomatic efforts resume, while oil prices fell on hopes of renewed ceasefire talks and safer shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. đź”— đź”—Israel has approved legal measures for an International Stabilization Force to enter Gaza, advancing a central part of Donald Trump's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Jul 2026 08:37 LONDON
Khamenei deepens pressure on US-Iran talks with pro-Hezbollah message
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has sharpened his public support for Hezbollah, saying Tehran sees the defence of the group's fighters as a strategic mandate. In a post on X, he said there was "no path forward except jihad and resistance" and tied any agreement to end Iran's war with the United States to a complete end to what he called Israeli aggression against Lebanon. He also praised Hezbollah fighters for their patience and sacrifice and described them as an unmovable force on the front line against Israel.Khamenei's remarks were made in response to a letter of allegiance from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 05:29 LONDON
Netanyahu to visit Washington next week and meet Trump on Tuesday
The planned visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington next week has been confirmed by both sides, with the White House meeting set for Tuesday. Netanyahu's office said he will travel on Monday and meet US President Donald Trump the following day. The trip will also include attendance at the funeral of former US Senator Lindsey Graham, according to Netanyahu's office.The latest confirmation came as Trump spoke at a rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington. During the speech, he referred to Netanyahu's upcoming trip and made a series of remarks aimed at journalists and political opponents.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 04:59 LONDON
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UNESCO adds West Bank and Lebanon sites to endangered heritage list
UNESCO has placed six sites in the occupied West Bank and Lebanon on its endangered World Heritage list after a committee vote in Busan, South Korea. The decision was taken on Friday under an emergency procedure and came despite objections from Israel. The sites were added to both the main World Heritage list and the endangered list at the same time, reflecting concern about conflict-related threats.The locations include Sebastia, a biblical archaeological site on a hilltop near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, and five castles in southern Lebanon. UNESCO member states approved the listings after Israel campaigned against them,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 22:41 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
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
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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
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
