Saudi Arabia warns of firm response to Houthi attacks amid Red Sea tensions
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said Saudi Arabia will not compromise on its security and will respond firmly to any threat or attack. He made the remarks in a speech delivered on behalf of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at the opening of the third year of the ninth session of the Shura Council. The comments came as the kingdom faces renewed Houthi attacks and continued concern over vessel targeting in the Red Sea.The crown prince said Saudi Arabia would "not hesitate to respond firmly" to threats aimed at undermining its security. He linked the warning to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 21:03 LONDON
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Russia warns NATO of possible nuclear response over Kaliningrad blockade fears
Russia has warned NATO that it could use its full arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if the alliance tried to cut off Kaliningrad, the Russian exclave on the Baltic Sea. The warning was set out in a diplomatic memo sent to member states and described by Moscow as a response to what it said was a possible air and naval blockade. The exchange has sharpened already high tensions between Russia and NATO in the Baltic region.According to the supporting material, the memo claimed Moscow had information that NATO was preparing a blockade of Kaliningrad. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte rejected the threat,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
United States removes Syria from arms export ban list
The United States has removed Syria from its list of countries barred from buying or importing US weapons, marking another step in Washington's easing of restrictions on the country. The change means defence articles and defence services can now be reviewed for Syria on a case-by-case basis. The move was set out in an amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, or ITAR, published on Wednesday.According to the notice, the Secretary of State approved a new defence trade policy for Syria on 19 August 2026. That policy allows the review of transfers of defence articles and services to Syria... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 19:32 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill at least seven in Gaza as ceasefire tensions deepen
Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed at least seven Palestinians in separate attacks across the enclave, according to health officials and medics cited in the supplied material. The latest incidents were reported in Gaza City, Khan Younis and near Qarara, adding to a series of deadly strikes during the ongoing conflict. Among those killed was a local journalist, Mohammad Al-Najar, who died near a mosque in Khan Younis.In Gaza City, medics said an airstrike on an apartment killed one woman and wounded her husband and several others. Another strike on a vehicle in the Tel Al-Hawa neighbourhood killed at least... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 19:29 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Russia escalates Ukraine strikes as Iraq pullout ends and Gaza ceasefire frays
Russia intensified pressure on Ukraine with its largest attack on energy infrastructure since spring, killing at least six people and injuring 33, while Kyiv said the strikes were hitting power systems and civilian life across the country. Separately, Ukraine's economy minister said air raid alerts are costing the economy about $45m an hour as businesses are forced to stop work. đź”— đź”—Ukraine's Zaporizhstal steelworks has been shut down indefinitely after four waves of Russian missile attacks in August and September, underlining the damage to industrial capacity as the war grinds on. Moscow also warned NATO it could resort to nuclear... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Sep 2026 18:23 LONDON
Pentagon says US troop withdrawal from Iraq is complete
The Pentagon has said the final United States and coalition troops deployed to Iraq for the anti-ISIL mission have left the country. The departure was described as an orderly exit from Erbil Airbase in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region. The announcement marks the end of a long withdrawal process and a further step in Iraq's security transition.Defense Department spokesman Sean Parnell said the remaining US troops, other international coalition forces and equipment had all departed from Erbil. He said the move represented the success of a 12-year campaign that defeated ISIL as an organised military threat in Iraq and across the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 18:07 LONDON
UK says Iran may be linked to RAF Fairford case as police keep suspects under investigation
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said there are strong indications that Iran played a part in the suspected plot near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. He said the case remains an ongoing and complex police investigation, and stressed that the authorities have it under the strongest possible control. His comments came after five British nationals, all in their mid-20s, were arrested on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences and later released on bail under investigation.Counter-terrorism police have said they found a quantity of petrol but no explosive devices in the vans that triggered the security alert near the airbase. Assistant Commissioner... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 18:04 LONDON
Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray as civilian toll rises
At least 52 civilians have been killed during three days of heavy fighting around Alamata in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, according to hospital sources. Government troops are said to have taken control of the town from regional fighters, and there are signs they may push north towards Mekelle, the region's main city. The clashes are part of a wider escalation that has also affected neighbouring areas, including Lalibela in the Amhara region.Social media footage showed army tanks moving through Alamata after days of fighting, while local reports said gunfire and artillery fire were heard throughout the week near Lalibela. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 17:59 LONDON
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MI5 warns UK universities over China-linked research funding and espionage risk
MI5 has issued a public warning to UK universities and academics over a China-linked organisation it says has funded research that may be feeding Beijing's intelligence services. The security service said more than 100 academics linked to British institutions had contributed to projects connected to the group, which it identified as China General Technology Research Institute, also known as the China Academy of General Technology. It said continuing ties could expose institutions and individuals to criminal liability for helping a foreign state.Security minister Dan Jarvis said the warning showed attempts by Chinese intelligence agencies to use British academic research to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 15:30 LONDON
Iraq marks full US troop withdrawal as coalition mission ends
United States forces have left their remaining bases in Iraq, bringing a phased withdrawal to a close as the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIL expires in the country. Baghdad is marking the change with four Sovereignty Days from September 30 to October 3, presenting the departure as a symbolic shift in Iraq's security posture. The move ends a long-running foreign military presence that has shaped Iraqi politics and security for more than two decades.The withdrawal follows a two-year process set out in a joint Iraq-US statement in September 2024, which said the coalition would wind down in two stages. Under... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 14:32 LONDON
Oil flows through Strait of Hormuz recover as Iran-US talks continue
Crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz have recovered to nearly 80% of pre-war levels, according to the latest tanker-tracking data cited in the supplied report. The improvement comes as Iran and the United States, with mediators, continue efforts to end seven months of hostilities. Even so, the waterway remains far from normal, with tanker insurance costs and wider geopolitical risk still elevated.The report says Middle East crude exports reached an estimated 16.328 million barrels per day in September, the highest level since the war began in late February. Flows through the Strait of Hormuz itself were expected to reach... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 13:29 LONDON
Last US and UK troops leave Iraq, ending anti-IS mission
The last British and American troops have left Iraq, bringing an end to the coalition military mission against Islamic State in the country. The withdrawal marks a major security transition for Iraq, which says its own forces are now fully responsible for national security and stability. The final UK personnel departed from Irbil in the northern Kurdistan region, while US forces also left on Wednesday.The exit followed an agreement between the US and the Iraqi government signed two years ago, under which foreign troops were to withdraw by the end of this month. Around 100 British military personnel were among... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 13:02 LONDON
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Netanyahu faces fresh October 7 warning allegations as election pressure builds
A fresh report has intensified scrutiny of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over claims that he was warned before the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack. According to the latest account, Egypt's intelligence chief, Abbas Kamel, is said to have phoned Netanyahu days before the assault, adding to earlier media reports that the United Arab Emirates also issued a warning in the week before the attack. The allegations have emerged as Israel heads towards a parliamentary election on October 27, keeping the issue of security failures at the centre of the campaign.The report says Kamel had also travelled to Israel in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 12:29 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Russia warns NATO over Kaliningrad as Kyiv, Somalia and Mexico face fresh crises
Russia has warned NATO it could resort to nuclear weapons if the alliance tried to cut off Kaliningrad, the Baltic exclave that sits between Poland and Lithuania, sharpening tensions with the West. đź”—Ukraine said four people were killed in overnight Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv and nearby areas, including two women and a 14 year old child, as energy infrastructure was also hit. đź”—In the Middle East and aviation, a FlyDubai passenger flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after an emergency alert was transmitted shortly after takeoff, with the aircraft later landing safely.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Sep 2026 12:24 LONDON
South Korea demands apology over DMZ blasts as North Korea denies planting mines
South Korea has demanded a formal apology from North Korea over landmine explosions in the Demilitarised Zone that injured three soldiers earlier this month. The latest exchange centres on the western section of the border buffer zone, where the blasts took place on 21 September near the military demarcation line. Seoul says the incident was a clear violation of the armistice that ended active fighting in the Korean War.Kang Hyunwoo, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff's director of operations, said the military strongly urged Pyongyang to apologise and take responsible measures to prevent a repeat. Defence Minister Kang Shin-chul... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 11:35 LONDON
US completes troop withdrawal from Iraq after 12-year mission
The United States military has completed its withdrawal from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission that began with the campaign against the Islamic State group. The last troops and equipment have left the final air base in northern Iraq, according to the military. The handover marks the end of a major coalition presence and the start of a new phase in the security relationship between Baghdad and Washington.Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the departure from the base in Irbil was orderly. He said the move reflected the success of a 12-year campaign that defeated ISIS as an organised military threat in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 11:32 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Russia intensifies Kyiv strikes as Iraq sees end of US troop presence
At least three people, including a child, were killed when Russia launched another overnight wave of strikes on Kyiv and surrounding regions, underlining the renewed intensity of the campaign against Ukraine. đź”—Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia steelworks, Zaporizhstal, has been shut down indefinitely after four waves of Russian missile attacks in August and September, while the economy minister said air raid alerts are costing the country about $45m for every hour businesses are forced to stop work. đź”— đź”—In Iraq, the last remaining US troops have left the country, ending a military presence that began in 2003 and completing a withdrawal agreed in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Sep 2026 08:40 LONDON
Malaysia begins repatriating Myanmar nationals amid UN and rights warnings
Malaysia has begun sending back about 1,500 Myanmar nationals from detention centres, according to the supplied material, as it launches a wider repatriation plan covering 5,000 people. The first group was processed at Lumut naval base before boarding buses under police escort to the Majlis Perbandaran Manjung stadium, where the operation was under way on Tuesday. The move has prompted renewed concern from the UN and rights groups, who say some of those returned could face danger in Myanmar.The interior ministry said the repatriations were part of a government plan to resolve what it called a long-standing "legacy issue" involving... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
Hegseth to cut US general and admiral posts by 20%
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to announce a 20% cut in the number of positions reserved for generals and admirals, in a move that would affect leadership across the Army, Navy and Air Force. The announcement is due during a visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, where he is scheduled to deliver a "State of the Force" address. The plan would deepen an earlier reduction and is set to be completed by 1 January 2027.A Pentagon official said the change would double the 10% reduction Hegseth ordered last year, bringing the total cut to roughly 20%... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 06:30 LONDON
Iran urges US voters to reject Trump allies as troops leave Iraq
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has stepped up its political messaging to Americans as United States forces were due to withdraw from their remaining bases in neighbouring Iraq. In a 26-page letter published on Monday, the force urged US voters to remove President Donald Trump's allies from Congress and reject support for Israel and military intervention abroad. The intervention came as Qatar continued shuttle diplomacy aimed at ending the seven-month war between Iran and the United States.The letter, which was published by Iranian media, called on Americans to use their political power to change the direction of US policy. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 04:59 LONDON
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US Senate blocks report on Americans killed in the West Bank
The US Senate has blocked a resolution that would have required the Trump administration to produce a State Department report on the killing of nine Americans in the occupied West Bank. The measure also sought reporting on Israel's treatment of Palestinian children in military detention. It failed by 47 votes to 53 on Tuesday, in a vote that split largely along party lines.The resolution was introduced by Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and was forced to the floor under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. That law allows individual members of Congress to request a formal State Department... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 04:02 LONDON
US forces withdraw from remaining bases in Iraq, raising fears of a security vacuum
US forces are withdrawing from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, completing a pullout that was agreed in 2024. Iraqi officials and analysts say the move could leave a security vacuum at a sensitive moment for the country. The departure is also being watched closely because of concerns it could give Iran-backed militias and Islamic State remnants more room to operate.The withdrawal was agreed under former President Joe Biden and is being carried out by the current administration. According to the supplied reporting, the move comes as the United States continues to confront Iran, which has influence in Iraq... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 02:30 LONDON
Qatari PM condemns Gaza atrocities and says ceasefire commitments are being violated
Qatar's prime minister has sharply criticised the conduct of the war in Gaza, saying the situation there is unjustified and that whoever is responsible should be treated as a war criminal. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani made the remarks in an interview on Tuesday, speaking about the conflict and Qatar's role as a mediator. He said the response to the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel had gone beyond what could be justified.He said hospitals and schools had been targeted and argued that nothing could justify the scale of destruction. Sheikh Mohammed also said more than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 01:29 LONDON
UN extends Haiti gang suppression force mandate until March 2027
The United Nations Security Council has voted to extend the mandate of the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti until 31 March 2027. The decision comes as armed criminal groups continue to control much of Port-au-Prince and violence remains stubbornly high. China, Russia and Pakistan abstained from the vote.The force is currently operating at about 30% of its intended size, with around 1,500 troops on the ground and a further 4,000 expected in the coming months, according to the US ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, who co-sponsored the resolution. Waltz said the council was trying to do something "genuinely different"... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 00:30 LONDON
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UN chief condemns Myanmar airstrike that reportedly killed at least 50 at market
The UN chief on Tuesday strongly condemned an airstrike in Myanmar's Rakhine state that reportedly killed at least 50 people at a market. The statement described the attack as deadly and placed the reported toll at a minimum of 50. The source identifies the location only as a market in Rakhine state. It does not name any actor responsible for the strike, provide a precise date beyond Tuesday, or give details on weapons used, the condition of the wounded, or any wider operational effects. The UN chief called for those responsible to be held to account. No further information is... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 22:32 LONDON
US sanctions 10 entities over alleged support for Iran's military procurement
The United States has sanctioned 10 individuals and companies across China, Pakistan, Turkiye, Iran and Saudi Arabia, accusing them of helping procure weapons and parts for Iran's military. The action was announced by the US Treasury on Tuesday and is part of a wider campaign to restrict Tehran's access to global markets. Officials said the measures are intended to make it harder for Iran to rebuild weapons programmes.The Treasury said the sanctioned network included representatives and technology firms based in China, Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia, while three of the designated entities were in Iran. It said the group had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 22:30 LONDON
Last US troops leave Iraq after more than two decades
The last remaining US troops have left Iraq, bringing to an end a military presence that began in 2003. The withdrawal marks the close of more than two decades of deployment in a country that has faced repeated instability since the fall of Saddam Hussein. Iraqi officials now face the task of managing future security challenges without the same direct US military footprint.The departure was confirmed in a report published on 29 September 2026, which said the US military presence in Iraq had come to an end. The deployment began when US forces entered Iraq in 2003 to remove Saddam... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
Russian Tu-95 bomber crashes in Amur region during training flight, killing six crew members
A Russian military Tu-95 bomber crashed in the far eastern Amur region on Tuesday during a training flight, killing six crew members and injuring one other person. The aircraft went down in an uninhabited area, according to the Russian defence ministry. Officials said the plane was not carrying ammunition at the time of the crash.The ministry said the injured crew member was evacuated to a medical facility. It added that preliminary assessments point to a technical malfunction as the likely cause. Authorities have opened a criminal case, and an investigative commission from Russia's Aerospace Forces has been sent to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 17:32 LONDON
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Estonia says Russia ordered arson attack on defence firm Milrem Robotics
Estonia has said an August arson attack on the defence company Milrem Robotics in Tallinn was ordered by Russian special services, in a case that has sharpened tensions between Moscow and NATO's Baltic flank. The company supplies unmanned ground vehicles to Ukraine, placing it at the centre of Estonia's support for Kyiv. The Kremlin has rejected the allegation.Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said investigators had concluded with certainty that the fire was an act of sabotage ordered by the Russian Federation's special services. He said the perpetrators had been apprehended and no longer posed a threat, and that Estonia had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 14:59 LONDON
Lebanese residents watch Israel's election amid border occupation and war damage
Residents in southern Lebanon are following Israel's upcoming election with little expectation that a change of government will alter conditions along the border. In Khiam, one resident described having little left after his home was destroyed in Israeli bombing, while villages across the south remain under Israeli occupation. The report portrays a region still living with the effects of a war that has spread far beyond the border itself.The account says Israelis are due to vote in a few weeks, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing political pressure at home. It also says the war on Lebanon began in 2023... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 12:33 LONDON
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Israeli ministers launch West Bank settlement as election campaign hardens
Israeli ministers have launched a new illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank in an event that doubled as a campaign rally ahead of the October 27 election. The ceremony took place at Metzoke Eretz, where senior politicians used the occasion to project a hard line on settlement expansion. The move comes amid a broader escalation in election rhetoric, with leading figures seeking to appeal to voters through displays of toughness.According to the supplied report, the settlement launch took place on September 23 and was attended by ministers and members of parliament. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich was among those present,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 12:30 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Middle East violence widens as Ethiopia, Korea and Europe face fresh security shocks
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City killed Izz al-Din al-Beik, described by Palestinian sources and Israeli officials as the head of Hamas's armed wing in northern Gaza, in a major escalation in the war. đź”—Violence also spread in the occupied West Bank, where Israeli settlers torched two homes in Jalud, south of Nablus, according to local sources. đź”—In a separate regional development, the United Arab Emirates confirmed that President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, underlining continued high level contact even as tensions remain high across the region. đź”—Elsewhere in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Sep 2026 12:23 LONDON
Israeli settlers torch two homes in Jalud village in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers attacked two homes in Jalud, a village south of Nablus in the northern West Bank, and set them on fire, according to local sources cited in the supplied material. The homes belonged to the Al-Tubasi family. The attack took place hours after the family had returned under an Israeli court decision following nearly two months of forced displacement.The fires caused extensive damage to both homes, the sources said. The report also said Israeli forces were present in the area and provided protection to the settlers. Additional military reinforcements were sent to Jalud during the incident, according to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 09:30 LONDON
Putin signs decree adding 15,500 troops to Russian army
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree increasing the authorised size of the Russian armed forces by 15,500 personnel. The order is the fourth expansion decree issued this year and raises the official strength of the army to 2,441,630 units, including 1,550,500 military personnel. The move comes as Russia's war in Ukraine continues and battlefield conditions remain fluid.The decree follows earlier orders in March, June and July, bringing the combined increase since March to 47,860 soldiers. The president did not give a public explanation for the decision. The timing is notable because it comes amid reports of rising losses... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 09:03 LONDON
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Myanmar airstrike kills at least 49 near market in Rakhine state
The death toll from an airstrike near a market in Myanmar's Rakhine state has risen to at least 49, according to the Arakan Army and a senior rescue official. The attack took place in Kyauktaw township, in territory controlled by the armed group, and injured 58 others. The strike hit a busy civilian area around noon local time, according to the accounts provided.The Arakan Army said a fighter jet dropped two bombs near the local market, killing vendors, shoppers and pedestrians. Wai Hun Aung, a senior rescue official in Rakhine, confirmed the casualties and said the market was the region's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 06:29 LONDON
EU sanctions 10 people and 17 entities over deportation of Ukrainian children
The Council of the European Union has adopted restrictive measures against 10 individuals and 17 entities linked to actions against Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence. The measures are directed at those responsible for the systematic unlawful deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to the Russian Federation and to temporarily occupied territories. The Council said the conduct also includes forced assimilation, indoctrination and militarised education. It identified listed entities as including the Moscow City Tourism Committee and two Russian companies operating in children's recreation, tourism and entertainment services, which were described as organising activities focused on Russian history, war... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 22:30 LONDON
EU Council strengthens Space Threat Response Architecture
Today, the Council adopted a decision strengthening the EU Space Threat Response Architecture (STRA). This is a mechanism designed to respond to increased irresponsible and hostile behaviour in the space domain which has the potential to undermine the safety and security of the EU, its member states and citizens, as well as international security and stability. The new STRA will not only allow the EU to counter a wide variety of threats linked to the operation of the EU Space Programme or of the EU Secure Connectivity Programme - but also threats to the security of one or more member... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 22:30 LONDON
India releases American Matthew VanDyke and six Ukrainians after months in jail
India has temporarily released American Matthew VanDyke on bail and freed six Ukrainian nationals after more than six months in detention over allegations linked to weapons and drone smuggling. VanDyke returned to the United States on Saturday morning and reunited with his family, according to a family spokesperson. The releases mark a significant development in a case that had drawn attention in both India and the United States.VanDyke, 47, was detained in March by Indian authorities along with the six Ukrainians. Prosecutors earlier this month declined to bring terrorism charges against him and the others, instead formally accusing them of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 21:08 LONDON
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North Korea opens first road bridge to Russia as China link nears completion
North Korea has opened its first road bridge to Russia, with trucks already using the crossing to move cargo between the two countries. The bridge spans the Tumen River and is about 1 kilometre long, according to the supplied report. A second bridge linking North Korea and China is also nearing completion, adding to a small but strategically significant expansion of cross-border infrastructure.The Russia bridge was opened on 7 September, and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin described it as a "powerful impetus" for trade, economic, scientific, technological and cultural cooperation. He also called the relationship between Moscow and Pyongyang "unprecedented".... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 20:33 LONDON
Ukraine rescue team races to extract teenage boys from occupied territory
A Ukrainian rescue team is working against the clock to move a group of teenage boys out of Russian-controlled territory, with one extraction described as due to take place the following day. The operation is being coordinated from Kyiv by Kateryna Fedosenko, who works with the non-governmental organisation Save Ukraine. The boys are being taken across Ukraine toward the Belarusian border crossing as part of an effort to get them out of areas where they could face pressure to accept Russian control.Fedosenko said four boys were expected to be moved the next day, and one of them, 17-year-old Bogdan, had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 20:04 LONDON
Iran claims attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz as US warships move farther offshore
Iran has claimed that attacks on ships, including US Navy vessels, near the Strait of Hormuz have pushed US warships farther from the Iranian coast. The claim comes amid continuing tension in one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints, where shipping routes and military movements remain closely watched. The latest statements also follow reports that US vessels have shifted position into deeper waters in the central Arabian Sea.The immediate trigger for the renewed focus is reporting that eight US Marines suffered smoke inhalation and possible traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian antiship cruise missile strike on 14 September. US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 19:32 LONDON
North Korea envoy speaks at UN General Assembly wearing Kim family brooch
North Korea's vice foreign minister, Kim Son Gyong, addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on Monday while wearing a brooch featuring the faces of Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung. The appearance drew attention because the two former leaders are treated in North Korea as eternal leaders and their images are commonly used in official settings. Kim used the speech to restate Pyongyang's position that its nuclear status is permanent.During the address, Kim said North Korea's nuclear status cannot be reversed and argued that the country's arsenal is necessary to protect sovereignty and security. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Floods, drone attacks and Middle East tensions dominate a grim global day
At least 62 people have been killed in northern India after days of heavy rain and flooding in Uttar Pradesh, with officials saying the water has now begun to ease even as damage and displacement remain severe. The flooding affected several districts and left a wider trail of destruction across the state. đź”—In Germany, authorities said explosive laden drones struck a Ukrainian Antonov aircraft at Leipzig Airport after it had been refuelled, in what police are treating as a suspected Russian hybrid attack. The incident has deepened concern over sabotage risks at critical infrastructure. đź”—Violence also escalated in Africa, where... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Sep 2026 18:27 LONDON
UK signals tougher sanctions and trade measures over Gaza and West Bank
The United Kingdom has said it will take a tougher stance on Israel's actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, with Foreign Minister Ed Miliband pledging new sanctions and restrictions linked to illegal settlements. He made the announcement at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, where he said the government would "match words with action" in response to the situation in the Palestinian territories. Miliband described the Israeli government's actions as "a stain on the conscience of the world" and said the ruling party had reset its approach under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.Miliband said the planned measures would target... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 17:04 LONDON
Ben-Gvir joins hundreds of Israelis at Al-Aqsa compound as holiday restrictions tighten
Hundreds of Israelis entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Monday under police protection, with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir among those taking part. The incursion took place on the third day of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, a period that has repeatedly seen heightened restrictions and tensions around the site. Streets and intersections around the Old City were closed as the visit unfolded, according to the Jerusalem governorate.The governorate said about 900 people entered the compound in the morning, and reported that some danced in circles and sang inside the courtyards. Ben-Gvir said: "We are the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 15:33 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine under renewed attack as Europe probes suspected Russian hybrid strike
Russian strikes have killed and injured civilians across Ukraine as attacks intensified, with the latest reported hit on Kharkiv and damage also reported in other regions, underlining the widening pressure on the country’s air defences and civilian areas. 🔗In Germany, authorities say explosive laden drones were used in a suspected Russian hybrid attack at Leipzig Airport, where a Ukrainian Antonov aircraft was struck after refuelling, prompting a police investigation into the incident. 🔗In the Middle East, fighting has intensified on the front line near Taiz in south western Yemen, where BBC reporting says Saudi backed pro government forces are trying... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Sep 2026 08:37 LONDON
At least 28 killed in separate mass shootings in South Africa
Twenty-eight people have now been confirmed dead in two separate mass shootings hours apart in South Africa, according to police. The attacks took place in the Johannesburg area on Saturday evening and near Cape Town in the early hours of Sunday, leaving 25 others injured. No arrests had been made by Sunday morning, and investigators said the motives remained unconfirmed.In the Johannesburg attack, eight gunmen stormed a bar close to the city and opened fire on customers outside before continuing the assault inside. Police said 18 people were killed there and 14 more were injured, while the attackers also torched... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
Trump-Xi Taiwan arms row deepens after ambassador says China was asked about buying US weapons
US President Donald Trump reportedly asked Chinese President Xi Jinping whether China would be interested in buying American weapons during their meeting in Washington last week, according to remarks attributed to US ambassador to China David Perdue. The claim adds a new layer to an already sensitive dispute over Taiwan, where Washington has been weighing a delayed arms package worth $14bn. It also comes as Beijing continues to oppose US arms sales to the island.Perdue said Trump raised the idea while discussing US weapons sales more broadly, telling Fox News that the president asked Xi whether China would like to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
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Yemen front line intensifies as drone heard before strikes near Taiz
BBC reporting from south-western Yemen describes renewed fighting on the front line near Taiz, where Saudi-backed pro-government forces are trying to push back Houthi fighters. The crew travelled with government forces through checkpoints to the point where Houthi control ends and no man's land begins. From that position, a drone was heard overhead before loud strikes were heard minutes later after the crew had moved away.The report says Houthi fighters swept down the Red Sea coast earlier this month and took control of a key shipping chokepoint, adding to the pressure on the front line. A soldier accompanying the crew... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 22:29 LONDON
Cuba warns US military action would be an international crime amid rising tensions with Washington
A senior Cuban official has warned that any United States military action against Cuba would amount to a serious international crime. Carlos Fernandez de Cossio, Cuba's deputy foreign minister, made the remarks in an interview on Sunday as tensions rose after comments by US President Donald Trump about the island. He also rejected Trump's description of Cuba as a failed state.Fernandez de Cossio said it would be an "atrocious international crime" for the US to use military force against what he described as a peaceful neighbouring country. He also accused Washington of coercive measures that he said were designed to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 22:03 LONDON
Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules as all cantons back the no vote
Swiss voters have decisively rejected a proposal to tighten the country's neutrality rules, with final results showing about 70% voting against the measure. All cantons rejected the motion, confirming the scale of the defeat for supporters of the initiative. The proposal would have written a stricter version of neutrality into the constitution and limited Switzerland's room to cooperate with NATO and impose sanctions on warring states.The final tally was released by the Federal Statistical Office and confirmed the earlier projection that the initiative would fail by a wide margin. The motion had been promoted by the Swiss People's Party, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 16:33 LONDON
US-led Board of Peace excludes UNRWA from Gaza reconstruction role amid stalled ceasefire terms
The US-led Board of Peace has said the UN agency for Palestinian refugees will have no role in Gaza, sharpening a dispute over who will help manage aid and reconstruction in the territory. The board said it would work only with partners it considers reliable and able to meet the needs of Gaza's population. The decision comes as the board advances a multibillion-dollar reconstruction blueprint and key ceasefire terms remain unresolved.The plan was unveiled on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly and includes 66 projects, with $2.4bn proposed for work intended to begin Gaza's recovery. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 12:31 LONDON
Cuba condemns US oil blockade at UN as Trump predicts a deal
Cuba's foreign minister has condemned the United States' oil blockade against the island during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Bruno Rodriguez described the measure as an act of collective punishment and said it was intended to trigger a humanitarian crisis. His remarks came as tensions between Washington and Havana remained high, with Donald Trump saying he expects the two countries to reach an agreement.Rodriguez told delegates that Cuba remained open to talks with the US, but only on the basis of sovereign equality and without preconditions. He said Havana had always been prepared for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 19:02 LONDON
Iran says it no longer trusts talks with Washington amid war and sanctions dispute
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran no longer trusts negotiations with the United States, as Iran waits for a response to a new proposal aimed at ending the war and easing pressure on its economy. In remarks aired on Saturday, he said Iran does not know on what basis an understanding can be reached with Washington after previous rounds of talks were followed by attacks and sanctions. He also said Qatar and Pakistan are relaying Iran's messages to the United States.Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi were in the United States this week for the United Nations gathering of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 12:30 LONDON
Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi drones and missiles aimed at Riyadh and Khamis Mushait
Saudi Arabia's coalition said on Saturday that it intercepted two drones launched towards the Riyadh area and two ballistic missiles targeting Khamis Mushait in southwestern Saudi Arabia. The announcement came as the coalition said it was monitoring and tracking missile and drone threats directed at the kingdom. The incident adds to a series of cross-border attacks linked to the Yemen conflict.Coalition spokesman Turki Al-Maliki said air defences shot down the drones and missiles before they reached their targets. The supporting material does not say whether any damage or casualties were caused. It also does not give details on the launch... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
Yemen leader calls for mobilisation and offers amnesty to Houthi defectors as fighting shifts toward Bab al-Mandeb
Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council chair Rashad al-Alimi has called on people to mobilise and join the government-aligned armed forces as the conflict shifts toward the western Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Mandeb strait. In a recorded speech on Friday, he also pledged amnesty for any Houthi fighter who defects to government forces. The appeal came after government losses on the western Red Sea coast and as the Houthis pressed advances toward the strategic waterway.Al-Alimi said Yemenis should rally around the armed and security forces and enlist through official channels. He said the amnesty would take effect immediately for those... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 04:59 LONDON
At least 13 killed as military plane crashes near homes in Kenge, DR Congo
At least 13 people have been killed after a military aircraft crashed near homes in Kenge, in the southwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The plane was travelling towards the capital, Kinshasa, from Kikwit when it suffered a technical malfunction. The pilot attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft came down in a residential plot and burst into flames.Officials said the aircraft was carrying military personnel and civilians, including senior officers. Remy Saki Bokinda, the province vice governor, said there was no landing strip available in Kenge, which contributed to the crash site being in a populated area. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 23:29 LONDON
Pakistan warns Houthi attack on Mecca or Medina would cross red line as Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani chiefs meet
Pakistan's prime minister has said any Houthi threat to Mecca or Medina would cross a red line, as military chiefs from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye met in Riyadh to discuss closer defence coordination. Shehbaz Sharif made the remarks in an address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. He said an attack on the Muslim holy cities would be a line that "must never be crossed".Sharif described the attacks as "deplorable" and said the group's alleged targeting of Mecca had "outraged Muslims across the globe". The Houthis, who... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 22:29 LONDON
US Army reviews support units for possible Cuba-related operation, report says
The United States Army is reportedly making preparatory checks for a possible operation involving Cuba, according to a report that cites an internal Army message and US officials familiar with the planning. The document reviewed by the report asks whether the Army Reserve could provide support units within a 90- to 120-day window. No deployment order has been issued, and the message does not explicitly name Cuba.The request reportedly covers six types of units that could be placed under the authority of US Southern Command. Those include logistics, transport, maintenance, fuel and supply units, as well as an engineer battalion,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 21:00 LONDON
Trump and Xi end Washington summit with limited progress and tariff truce extension
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have ended a Washington summit with no major breakthroughs, but with an agreement to extend a tariff truce for two months. The talks concluded after a three-day state visit marked by formal ceremonies, a state banquet and a final stop at the National Archives. The visit also included tea at the White House and a series of public appearances designed to project momentum in the relationship.The clearest confirmed outcome was the tariff pause, which both sides said would continue for two more months. Trump and Xi also said they would meet again... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 20:29 LONDON
Ukraine says Russia widened attacks to hit data centres and internet providers
Ukraine says Russian strikes have widened to include data centres and internet providers, after a drone hit a business centre in Kyiv and damaged a data centre. Ukrainian officials said four people were killed in the attack, while a separate strike killed a 14-year-old boy. The latest damage has also affected internet access and public information systems in parts of the country.President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia was expanding what he described as an escalation campaign against ordinary life, including American and other businesses, data centres and internet providers. He said the aim was to cause maximum disruption for civilians, affecting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 20:00 LONDON
Poland raises air-defence posture after alleged Russian airspace incursions
Poland has raised its air-defence posture after what it described as repeated alleged Russian incursions into its airspace in recent weeks. The move comes as Warsaw says it is expanding protection of the country's airspace and increasing air force activity, including F-16 aircraft and helicopters. Officials say the measures are intended to secure the eastern part of Polish airspace and respond to what they see as a growing pattern of pressure.Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said he had decided to expand airspace protection after the latest Russian provocations and acts of aggression. The Polish Air Force launched preventive air patrols on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 19:31 LONDON
US appeals court upholds Pentagon blacklisting of Anthropic
A United States appeals court has upheld the Defense Department's decision to exclude Anthropic from its supply chain. The ruling keeps in place a procurement restriction imposed after the company refused to remove safeguards from its Claude model. The dispute centres on whether those safeguards should remain in place for uses involving fully autonomous weapons and mass domestic surveillance.According to the confirmed record, the conflict began in February when Anthropic declined a Pentagon demand to strip out restrictions on Claude. The supply-chain risk designation followed in March and led to the cancellation of military contracts. It also barred other Defense... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 18:32 LONDON
Canada's Carney says he has examined remote risk of US military attack amid tensions with Washington
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he examined the possibility of a US military attack against Canada, describing it as an extreme tail risk. His comments were made in an interview published on Wednesday and come as trade and sovereignty tensions between Ottawa and Washington continue to deepen. The remarks place an unusual national-security question inside a broader dispute that has already been shaped by tariffs, collapsed trade talks and repeated political rhetoric about Canada's future.Carney said the scenario was so unlikely that it should still be considered in risk planning, but not as a forecast of war. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 17:34 LONDON
Sudanese refugee arrivals surge into eastern Chad as UN warns of funding shortfall
More than 55,000 Sudanese refugees have crossed into Chad this year, with arrivals into the country's eastern border areas rising sharply in recent days, according to the UN refugee agency. The agency said about 400 people a day are now entering via Adre and Tine, around 20 times the rate seen in previous months. It said the increase is adding pressure to an already strained humanitarian response in eastern Chad.UNHCR said the surge has accelerated over the past week and is outpacing available support. The agency said the Tine transit centre is under severe pressure and is currently hosting more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 17:31 LONDON
Kazakh officials detained after Caspian Sea training deaths as investigation widens
Five senior military officials have been detained in Kazakhstan after 14 service members died when they were swept into the Caspian Sea during a combat training mission, authorities said. The detentions came as investigators examined decisions made during the organisation and execution of the exercise, including whether safety requirements were followed and whether weather conditions were properly taken into account. Officials said the incident happened some 43km from Aktau in south-western Kazakhstan.Those detained include the chief of staff and first deputy commander of Kazakhstan's Naval Forces, two military unit commanders, and the commanders of a marine company and a boat.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 17:05 LONDON
Israel envoy taunts Iranian diplomat at UN General Assembly amid Netanyahu speech
A separate confrontation unfolded inside the United Nations General Assembly hall in New York when Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, approached an Iranian diplomat and offered him a Starlink box. The exchange was filmed and later posted online by Danon, turning a brief face-to-face encounter into a public political provocation. The Iranian diplomat did not respond and kept his face turned away during the approach.The incident took place after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had already addressed the assembly, and the video appears to have been recorded while another speaker was at the podium. Danon also told the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 13:01 LONDON
Pakistan-Afghanistan border fighting escalates as cross-border fire continues
Pakistani security sources said several Afghan Taliban members were killed in an intermittent exchange of fire in the Gulistan area on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Friday, as fighting continued after a fresh round of air and drone strikes. The latest violence follows Pakistani attacks on sites in Afghanistan that Islamabad said were linked to drone infrastructure and militant hideouts. There has been no official confirmation from either government on the reported deaths in Gulistan.The Afghan government said on Thursday that it would deliver an appropriate response to the Pakistani strikes, which it said hit 10 locations in Afghanistan, including Kandahar,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 05:59 LONDON
Italy bans burqas in schools and sets 30% cap on non-Italian speakers
Italy's cabinet has adopted a decree-law that bans burqas and niqabs in schools and introduces a 30% cap on non-Italian speakers in classrooms from next year. The measure takes immediate effect under Italy's decree-law system, but it still needs parliamentary ratification within 60 days. It comes as migration and integration remain central political issues ahead of the 2027 general election.Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the move after outlining the proposed changes at a gathering of the youth wing of her nationalist conservative Brothers of Italy party. Under the new rules, breaches can be fined up to 1,000 euros. President Sergio... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 04:03 LONDON
US Navy confirms eight suicide attempts during USS Abraham Lincoln deployment as new details emerge
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao has confirmed that eight sailors attempted suicide while deployed with the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group during its extended time at sea. The disclosure was made in a letter to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand after she asked about conditions aboard the ship and its supporting vessels. The carrier group had spent a record-setting uninterrupted period at sea before docking in Thailand for a rest stop.The new information adds to earlier concerns about crew welfare on the deployment, which had already drawn attention because of reports of stress, poor mental health and shortages of basic supplies... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 03:02 LONDON
Nepal PM tells UN catastrophic floods were a warning to the world
Nepal's prime minister has told the United Nations that last month's catastrophic floods were a warning to the world about the growing climate risks facing the Himalayas. Balendra Shah said the disaster showed how warming is destabilising fragile mountain ecosystems and creating hazards that Nepal cannot confront alone. He addressed the General Assembly during its high-level week in New York, where the scale of the disaster and the country's appeal for support were central to his remarks.Shah said the flooding was triggered by a high-altitude glacial mountain collapse along the Nepal-China border. He described the event as a tsunami-like flood... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 03:00 LONDON
Fire burns through night at Catterick Garrison barracks accommodation block
Firefighters are expected to work through the night after a blaze broke out at a barracks accommodation block in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire. The fire was still burning late on Thursday, with emergency crews remaining at the scene. The incident is taking place at one of the United Kingdom's largest military garrisons, where accommodation blocks house soldiers and, in some cases, their families.North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said multiple crews were deployed, along with an appliance from County Durham and Darlington. In a statement, the service said the incident was expected to continue throughout the night. No cause for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 01:05 LONDON
Xi Jinping's Washington visit marked by ceremony and limited progress so far
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington has so far been defined by ceremony, warm language and few visible signs of progress on major disputes. He was welcomed with a red carpet and a military flyover at a military air base on Wednesday before an honour-guard arrival at the White House on Thursday morning. The public tone has been notably cordial, even as the two sides continue to face significant differences on security, technology and trade-related issues.In remarks before the formal meetings, Xi announced that China would send pandas and launch a new student exchange programme. He said the two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 00:03 LONDON
Trump hosts Xi Jinping at the White House as state dinner follows talks on AI and security
US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have hosted a welcome ceremony at the White House for visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan. The visit then moved into formal talks covering artificial intelligence, Iran, Ukraine, the Middle East and the Korean Peninsula. Later in the day, Mr Xi was expected to join Mr Trump for a state dinner at the White House, with technology and business leaders also on the guest list.The new details add clearer scope to a meeting already framed as a major diplomatic moment between Washington and Beijing. The supplied material... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 22:34 LONDON
Netanyahu speech at UN prompts walkout as Gaza and Iran dispute deepens
Dozens of delegates walked out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, turning the session into a sharp diplomatic confrontation. Netanyahu defended Israel's military campaigns in Gaza, Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East and rejected accusations that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. He told the chamber that Israel would continue fighting and urged remaining critics to leave the hall.The speech came hours after Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas delivered a recorded address by video link after being denied a US entry visa. Abbas accused Israel of illegal settlement expansion in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 22:29 LONDON
Abbas tells UN Israeli policies threaten Palestinian existence amid Gaza war
Mahmoud Abbas has warned the United Nations General Assembly that Israeli policies threaten the "very life and existence" of Palestinians. In prerecorded remarks from his office in Ramallah, the Palestinian Authority president said Palestinians were living through one of the "most dangerous periods" in their history. His address was broadcast after the United States denied visas to a Palestinian delegation for the second year in a row.Abbas said the situation in Gaza involved "killing, destruction, starvation" and attempts at displacement, which he described as creating an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe. He said Israeli forces were erasing Palestinian lives in Gaza and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 21:01 LONDON
Ethiopia conflict escalates as Tigrayan forces say they are in full-blown war
Tigrayan forces say they are in a "full-blown war" with Ethiopia's army as fighting spreads across three regions in the north of the country. The latest clashes involve Tigray, Amhara and Afar, according to the supplied material, marking the most serious escalation since the 2022 peace deal. The Tigray People's Liberation Front has also joined with former rivals to form a new opposition alliance, raising the stakes of the confrontation.The fighters say their aim is to overthrow the government in Addis Ababa, while both the federal authorities and the TPLF accuse each other of breaching the terms of the 2022... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 20:59 LONDON
Iranian-American group sues Trump over war in Washington, DC
An Iranian-American advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in Washington, DC, seeking to halt US military action against Iran. The complaint was lodged on Thursday by the National Iranian American Council and names President Donald Trump as the defendant. It argues that the war is harming Iranian Americans and their relatives, and that it is being carried out without proper constitutional war-powers checks.The filing says the conflict has been going on for more than six months and alleges that it will continue indefinitely unless a court intervenes. According to the complaint, the war is causing imminent threats to the lives,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 19:30 LONDON
Danish intelligence warns Russia could launch limited attack on NATO country within months
Danish intelligence has warned that Russia could carry out a limited military attack against a NATO country in the coming months. The assessment, published on Thursday, said there was a low but growing risk of action against NATO infrastructure supporting Ukraine. It also said Moscow could attempt a limited incursion into a neighbouring country using a small number of troops, potentially operating without insignia.The warning came hours after a fire at a Starlink satellite station in central Poland, which local authorities described as an act of sabotage. Poland's deputy prime minister said the blaze in the Masovian voivodeship had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 17:32 LONDON
NATO says it is ready for Russian hybrid attacks amid rising concern in Europe
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said the alliance is ready for Russian cyberattacks and other forms of hybrid warfare, as European concern grows over Moscow's tactics. He said NATO has response options in place and urged member states to provide more support for Ukraine. His comments came amid warnings from Danish intelligence that Russia is likely to step up hybrid attacks against Western targets.Rutte said Russia is doing more in the cyber domain and that NATO is prepared to respond. He linked stronger support for Ukraine with sending a signal to Moscow after any hybrid incident or attack. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 16:32 LONDON
RAF Hawk training jet crashes in north Wales as investigation continues
A Royal Air Force Hawk training jet has crashed during a training exercise in north Wales, with footage showing the aircraft coming down on the island of Anglesey. The video appears to show the jet flying low before nosediving and bursting into flames after impact. Two pilots can be seen ejecting moments before the crash, according to the available footage.The incident happened on Wednesday, and the defence minister said an investigation is underway. The aircraft was a Hawk fighter jet used for training, and the crash took place during a routine exercise rather than in combat. The available material does... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 15:07 LONDON
EU sanctions Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova after France expulsion
The European Union has imposed sanctions on Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova, according to a notice published in the bloc's Official Journal. The move follows her expulsion from France in August over allegations that she was spreading pro-Russian narratives. Fedorova is a former senior executive of RT France and has been described by the EU as active in the dissemination of pro-Russian narratives in France and across the bloc in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine.The sanctions were published on Thursday, making Fedorova subject to European restrictive measures. France had already barred her from entering the country after a court... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 15:05 LONDON
Australia and US investigate diverted F-35 parts shipment to Hong Kong
Australia and the United States are investigating how a shipment of F-35 fighter jet components was rerouted to Hong Kong after leaving Australia. The incident has raised questions about the handling of sensitive military supply chains, although officials have not said there is evidence that the technology was accessed or deliberately diverted by China. The parts were reportedly part of the global spare-parts system used to support the stealth aircraft.The Pentagon's F-35 Joint Programme Office said it was aware of a shipment issue involving components from the programme and was working with US authorities and industry partners to recover them.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 15:02 LONDON
Poland says fire at Starlink station was deliberate sabotage
Poland has said a fire at a Starlink satellite station in central Poland was a deliberate act of sabotage. Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said the blaze in Masovian Voivodeship was designed to disable the site and disrupt internet access for several institutions, including the Ukrainian army. The station remains operational, but officials say the incident is being treated as intentional.Gawkowski said the fire broke out on Wednesday night in Wola Krobowska, and that an investigation is under way. He told Polish public broadcaster TVP Info that many indications suggest the attack fits a new Russian doctrine of attack, although... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 12:31 LONDON
Israeli soldier seriously wounded in West Bank checkpoint incident as Netanyahu visits family
The son of Israel's ambassador to the United States was seriously wounded in a vehicle-ramming incident near a checkpoint by Beit Horon in the occupied West Bank, according to Israeli and Palestinian officials. The wounded man, identified as Neria Leiter, was described by his father as fighting for his life after the attack on Wednesday. Israeli forces shot and killed the suspected driver as he tried to flee, and more troops were deployed in the area soon after.The Palestinian Health Ministry identified the dead man as Mahmoud Suleiman. Israeli forces said the vehicle moved toward a checkpoint in the afternoon... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 12:29 LONDON
Iran warns conflict could spread to the Indian Ocean if the United States strikes again
Iran has warned that the war could extend to the Indian Ocean if the United States carries out new bombings against the country. The warning came on Thursday from Mojtaba Khamenei, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader, and marks a sharper public reference to a wider theatre of conflict. It also points to growing concern around strategic maritime routes and military sites beyond the immediate Middle East.The statement was linked to the wider confrontation between Tehran and Washington, which has remained tense as negotiations have stalled. According to the supplied material, talks between the two countries have been paralysed since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 12:02 LONDON
Pacific defence ministers slow expansion of regional response force in Fiji
Pacific defence ministers have signalled they will not rush to expand the Pacific Response Group, following talks in Fiji. The meeting brought together ministers from Australia, Chile, Fiji, France, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Tonga under the South Pacific Defence Ministers' Meeting. The group was formed in 2024 to improve coordination for natural disaster response across the region.Australia's defence chief said any change to the force must have "absolute consensus" among Pacific countries. Ministers had previously agreed to consider giving the group a broader role, including possible stabilisation operations for Pacific nations that request military help to deal with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 11:30 LONDON
Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez thanks Trump at UN after years of confrontation
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez used her address at the United Nations General Assembly in New York to thank United States President Donald Trump for resuming diplomatic relations and cooperation with Venezuela. The remarks marked a sharp contrast with her speech at the same forum in 2019, when she accused Washington of economic warfare and regime-change efforts. The shift in tone came as Venezuela remains at the centre of a wider political dispute involving its leadership and relations with the United States.According to the supplied material, Rodriguez spoke at the UN stage in New York on Tuesday and later appeared... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 11:13 LONDON
Yemen government forces claim to repel Houthi attacks in Taiz as fighting continues
Yemen's government-aligned forces say they have repelled coordinated Houthi attacks on several fronts in the southwestern governorate of Taiz. The fighting was reported on Thursday and follows renewed clashes in an area that has become increasingly important for control of roads and high ground. According to the reported account, the battles are continuing in the country's southwest, where both sides are competing for strategic positions.Colonel Majid al-Nuzaili, spokesman for the Saudi Arabia-backed government forces, said the Houthis launched the attacks on Wednesday night in an attempt to reach positions on a key road linking the Aden, Lahj and Taiz governorates.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 11:05 LONDON
Poland warns residents to prepare evacuation backpacks after Russian helicopter incursion
Poland has urged residents to be ready for emergencies after a Russian Mi-8 helicopter crossed into its airspace from the Kaliningrad region, in an incident that also prompted NATO fighter jets to scramble. The aircraft was reported to have flown over Polish territory for about 42 seconds, with officials saying it came from the heavily militarised exclave near the town of Braniewo. Polish authorities described the episode as a fresh test of air defences and a reminder that civilians should have basic supplies ready in case of disruption.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said he already keeps an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 10:01 LONDON
US reportedly withholds Sudan army chief's UN visa amid ceasefire pressure
The United States is reportedly withholding a visa for Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The reported move comes as Washington seeks to press him to accept a 90-day ceasefire proposal in Sudan's civil war. Sudanese activists and journalists have criticised the reports, describing them as political pressure.According to the supplied reports, the visa issue emerged on Tuesday and was still being discussed on Wednesday, with al-Burhan scheduled to address the General Assembly on Thursday. The reports say the visa was made contingent on his acceptance of a three-month truce... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 08:33 LONDON
Argentina escalates Falklands claim at UN as Milei threatens legal and economic action
Argentina's President Javier Milei has intensified his country's sovereignty dispute with the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands during a speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He described the claim as a "national cause" and said Argentina would "take matters into our own hands" through legal and economic action. The islands are known in Argentina as the Malvinas, and Milei made the issue a central part of his address on Wednesday.Milei said the United Nations had chosen "to look the other way" on the dispute, and he framed Argentina's response as a "peaceful, practical and effective... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 08:05 LONDON
Netanyahu and Abbas set for UN speeches as Gaza scrutiny intensifies
Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday as international scrutiny of Israel's war in Gaza and its occupation of Palestinian territory intensifies at the annual debate in New York. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is also due to speak, but by video after being denied a US visa. The two appearances place the Gaza conflict and the wider Palestinian issue at the centre of the third day of the assembly.The timing adds to the diplomatic pressure surrounding the session, which has already seen criticism of Israel from other world leaders. The supplied material says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 06:29 LONDON
Ukraine and Russia intensify long-range drone war over occupied Luhansk
Ukraine and Russia are intensifying a long-range drone war that is increasingly shaping the conflict far from the front line. A report from eastern Ukraine describes Ukrainian Fire Point FP-2 drones being prepared for a mission into occupied Luhansk, more than 200 miles away. The account also says Russia has rapidly upgraded its own drone arsenal, including a jet-powered shift that has changed the scale and pace of attacks.The Ukrainian unit involved is the 413 Raid drone regiment, a specialist formation created two years ago and operating FP-2 attack drones since last autumn, according to one of its commanders. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
Israeli bulldozers uproot Palestinian olive groves near Ramallah in occupied West Bank
Israeli bulldozers have uprooted olive groves near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, according to residents and Palestinian officials, in an incident that began on Monday and continued into Tuesday. The destruction took place in the village of Deir Nidham, where farmers said the work came just weeks before the annual olive harvest. Residents said the bulldozing affected land owned by Palestinian families and also damaged vegetation near homes.A Palestinian farmer and landowner, Abd Alfattah Tamimi, said the bulldozers destroyed olive trees planted on his family's land as well as on neighbouring plots. Another farmer, Nather Tamimi, said the timing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 05:00 LONDON
Turkey agrees to gradual handover of Bashiqa base to Iraq amid wider security deal
Turkey and Iraq have agreed to a gradual transfer of the Bashiqa military base to Baghdad, according to a statement from the Iraqi prime minister's office. The announcement followed a meeting in New York between Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The two sides also said they would deepen security cooperation and expand bilateral trade and investment.The statement said the agreement also covered steps to fully establish state authority in Sinjar and end the presence of foreign armed elements there. It referred to the Kurdistan Workers'... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 03:34 LONDON
US and Iran resume backchannel diplomacy at UN amid war and threats
Iran and the United States have resumed contacts through mediators on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, as the war between the two countries continues. The renewed messaging comes alongside sharply contrasting public speeches from President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The talks are taking place in a highly charged setting, with both sides using the UN stage to press their case.According to the supplied material, Iran has exchanged messages with US officials via Qatari mediators, although it has not confirmed Trump's claim that the two sides held a direct meeting at the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 23:29 LONDON
Australia warns China and the US the Indo-Pacific is not their 'chessboard' as Albanese deepens Ukraine support
In a major foreign policy speech in New York, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to say the post-1945 world order is no longer fit for purpose. He will also warn China and the United States that the Indo-Pacific is not a chessboard for global superpowers. The remarks come as he has launched Australia's campaign for a two-year term on the United Nations Security Council.The speech follows Albanese's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where the two leaders signed a decade-long security agreement. Australia also announced an additional $60 million in support for Ukraine, adding to its existing assistance... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 22:03 LONDON
Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn Gaza reconstruction plan amid funding gap
The US-backed Board of Peace has announced a $2.45 billion Gaza recovery plan at a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The six-month programme covers 66 projects and is aimed at housing, diesel generation, waste removal and other urgent needs. It is being presented as the first stage of a wider reconstruction effort in the war-damaged territory.Board members said the plan is intended to show commitment to recovery, but they also acknowledged that financing remains incomplete. The board said $18 billion has been pledged so far, while only $280 million has actually been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 22:01 LONDON
UN General Assembly in New York faces fresh pressure as leaders clash over Gaza, Ukraine and Iran
World leaders gathering in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly are using the platform to press some of the most divisive conflicts in global politics. The latest speeches and analysis describe an institution under strain, with questions growing over funding, relevance and the ability of the Security Council to act. The debate is being shaped by wars in Gaza and Ukraine, tensions involving Iran, and wider concerns that major powers are increasingly acting outside the UN framework.One of the clearest examples came from Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who addressed the assembly for the fifth time since Russia's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 21:29 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
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
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
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
