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Man Arrested Outside Israeli Embassy in London Armed with Two Knives Denies Terrorism Charges Man Arrested Outside Israeli Embassy in London Armed with Two Knives Denies Terrorism Charges

Man Arrested Outside Israeli Embassy in London Armed with Two Knives Denies Terrorism Charges

Abdullah Albadri, a 34-year-old stateless man from Kuwait, was arrested outside the Israeli embassy in London while carrying two knives.He faces charges of preparing terrorist acts and possession of bladed articles but denies the terrorism-related allegations, stating the knives were for a non-terrorist purpose.Court proceedings at the Old Bailey revealed that Albadri has twice entered the UK by crossing the English Channel in small boats from France, first in 2021 and again in April 2025 shortly before his arrest.He described these crossings as dangerous, involving overcrowded vessels and life-threatening conditions.Albadri recounted giving his life jacket to a child during his... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 23:33 LONDON
US Demands Iraq Dismantle Iran-Backed Militias Amid Recent Attacks US Demands Iraq Dismantle Iran-Backed Militias Amid Recent Attacks

US Demands Iraq Dismantle Iran-Backed Militias Amid Recent Attacks

The United States has increased pressure on the Iraqi government to dismantle Iran-backed militias operating within Iraq.These militias have been responsible for recent attacks targeting American personnel and US facilities in the country.Washington's demand comes amid a rise in security incidents involving these groups, which have escalated tensions in the region.The US government is urging Baghdad to take decisive action to curb militia activities that threaten American interests.While specific casualty figures or damage assessments have not been disclosed, the attacks have prompted a firm response from US officials emphasizing the need for Iraq to distance itself from these armed groups.This... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 20:02 LONDON
US Treasury Sanctions Network Supporting War in Sudan, Calls for Humanitarian Truce US Treasury Sanctions Network Supporting War in Sudan, Calls for Humanitarian Truce

US Treasury Sanctions Network Supporting War in Sudan, Calls for Humanitarian Truce

On April 17, 2026, the United States Treasury Department announced sanctions against a recruitment network identified as enabling the armed conflict in Sudan. The action aims to disrupt support structures fueling the violence in the region. Concurrently, the Treasury also imposed sanctions on commanders of Iraqi militias backed by Iran as part of an economic campaign aimed at curtailing their influence and operations. Alongside these sanctions, the US called for the establishment of a humanitarian truce in Sudan to alleviate civilian suffering amid the conflict. No further operational details about the recruitment network or militia commanders were provided. These coordinated... [Continue Reading]

Breaking-360LiveNews Breaking-360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 19:00 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions

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 360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
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