Israeli strike in southern Lebanon kills Lebanese brigadier-general and two soldiers
An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon has killed three Lebanese army personnel, including a brigadier-general, in an incident that has deepened tensions along the border. The vehicle was hit on a road near the village of Kfar Tebnit, close to Nabatieh and north of the Litani River. The Lebanese army said the dead were Brig Gen Samer Sabra, Capt Elie Khoury and Pte Hassan Ghazal.The Israel Defense Forces said it had launched an investigation after the strike and described the vehicle as moving suspiciously towards its forces in an active and evacuated combat zone. It said gunfire had been reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 18:29 LONDON
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US and Iran trade fresh strikes near Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire strains
The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf bases, in the latest escalation to test a fragile ceasefire. US forces said they intercepted Iranian drones and missiles before striking radar sites on Iran's southern coast. Iran, meanwhile, fired ballistic missiles towards Kuwait and Bahrain, according to the US military account.US Central Command said four Iranian drones launched towards the Strait of Hormuz were shot down because they posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic. It said the US later hit coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island, describing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 17:29 LONDON
Israeli strike on wedding tent in Gaza City kills at least six
At least six people were killed and 15 others injured when a wedding tent in Gaza City was struck on Saturday, according to local medical sources. The attack hit a gathering in the city and also sent shrapnel into nearby areas, including a displacement-site school next door. Women and children are believed to be among the casualties, and the toll is expected to rise.A local medical source said the injured were taken to al-Shifa Hospital. Reporting from the enclave, Hani Mahmoud said several projectiles exploded in or near the wedding tents. He said two missiles detonated inside the tent, causing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 16:32 LONDON
Israeli strike kills nine, including Lebanese soldiers, near Lebanon border
An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon has killed nine people, including Lebanese soldiers, according to the latest confirmed reporting. The attack took place near the border area as the truce along the frontier came under renewed pressure. It marks a further escalation in a conflict that has repeatedly drawn in Lebanon's regular armed forces alongside Hezbollah-linked fighting.The new toll is higher than earlier reports that said three Lebanese soldiers had been killed in a strike near Kfar Tebnit. The latest account says the dead included members of the Lebanese military, but it does not yet set out the full breakdown... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 16:01 LONDON
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Lebanon described as most active front in Israel's multi-front war
Lebanon has become the most active front in the conflict described in the supplied material as the US-Israel war on Iran. The row says Israeli forces are entrenched in south Lebanon, and that entire neighbourhoods have been reduced to rubble. It also says the situation remains central to wider regional tensions involving Israel, Iran and the United States.The supplied material dates the update to 6 June 2026 and presents it as a current analysis rather than a battlefield bulletin. It says the impasse in the wider war has turned Lebanon into the conflict's most active front. It also says US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 15:00 LONDON
Hundreds of Haredi men riot in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh over draft-arrest protests
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox men rioted in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh on Friday during protests against arrests linked to draft-dodger enforcement. In Jerusalem, some demonstrators tried to approach the police station in the Russian Compound, while in Beit Shemesh others were seen throwing stones and other objects at officers. Police used force to disperse the crowds, and law enforcement and Border Police units continued clearing the areas later into the night.The unrest came after arrests connected to earlier violence at the home of High Court Deputy President Noam Sohlberg. According to the supplied report, protesters were demonstrating against the detention of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 11:00 LONDON
Lebanon accuses Iran of using it as bargaining chip in US talks
Lebanon's president has accused Iran of using his country as leverage in negotiations with the United States, in comments made as fighting between Hezbollah and Israel continues. Joseph Aoun said Lebanon wants to stay out of the war and called on the country's people to be allowed to live in peace and dignity. He said repeated cycles of violence had left many Lebanese weary of destruction.Aoun made the remarks in an interview, according to excerpts published on Monday, and said Iran was treating Lebanon as a bargaining tool. He said: "They are using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in their... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 10:30 LONDON
Palestinian infant killed in shooting in south of Hebron, officials say
A seven-month-old Palestinian baby has been killed and his parents injured in a shooting in the Tel Rumeida area south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank. The Palestinian health ministry identified the child as Sam Fahd Abu Haikal and said the family was struck by Israeli gunfire while travelling in a vehicle. The incident took place on Friday and has drawn fresh attention to violence in the territory.The Israel Defense Forces said its troops "perceived a vehicle accelerating toward them" and that one soldier responded with single shots toward the vehicle. It said three Palestinians were injured and evacuated... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 00:59 LONDON
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Israeli strikes in Gaza continue despite ceasefire, killing one near Khan Younis
Israeli drone and other strikes have continued in Gaza despite a ceasefire that remains in place on paper, with fresh attacks reported on Friday in the south and near Gaza City. A drone strike near Khan Younis killed a young woman and injured at least 15 other people, according to the Palestinian Wafa news agency. Another attack near Gaza City injured a child later in the day.The reported strikes came as Palestinian factions prepare to meet in Egypt to discuss the enclave's future. Reporting from Gaza City, a correspondent described repeated overnight strikes, drone attacks and the continued closure of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 21:59 LONDON
Azerbaijan denies claims Israeli personnel operated from its territory against Iran
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has rejected reports that Israeli military and intelligence personnel were operating from Azerbaijani territory during the ongoing Iran war. The ministry described the allegations as completely groundless and said Azerbaijan has not allowed its land to be used for actions against Iran or any other country. The denial comes amid heightened regional sensitivity over the conflict and the role of neighbouring states.Aytan Hajizada, the ministry's spokesperson and head of its press service, said Azerbaijan categorically rejected the claims mentioned in the report. He said that if evidence were provided, the authorities could consider it, but added that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 19:59 LONDON
Ireland bars Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich from entry
Ireland has barred Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, in a move confirmed by Taoiseach Micheál Martin. The decision was announced on Friday and follows criticism of the two ministers' conduct towards pro-Palestinian activists and their support for policies seen as displacing Palestinians. Ireland's justice ministry said immigration officers had been instructed to refuse entry if either minister seeks to visit.Martin said the ministers' actions and words amounted to "a desire to see the elimination of Palestinians from Palestine". He also referred to the treatment of pro-Palestinian activists who were part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 17:59 LONDON
UN warns Middle East war and Hormuz closure are worsening global hunger
The United Nations says the war in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are worsening hunger far beyond the region. It says the disruption is pushing up the cost of food and fuel, with knock-on effects for countries already facing acute shortages. The warning comes as the World Food Programme says it is preparing for a possible supply disruption next month.The UN-linked assessment says 320 million people were already living with acute food insecurity when the World Food Programme warned in March that the situation could deteriorate further. It said as many as 45 million... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 15:59 LONDON
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Iran squad submits passports to US embassy in Ankara for World Cup visas
Iran's national football team has submitted passports to the United States embassy in Ankara as it seeks visas for the 2026 World Cup. The move comes as the squad prepares to travel via Turkiye and Spain before heading to its base in Mexico. All of Iran's matches at the tournament are scheduled to be played in the United States.Mehdi Taj, head of Iran's football federation, said on Friday that the process was being carried out under instructions from FIFA. He said he had discussed the visa issue with FIFA the previous day and was told to submit all passports to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 15:11 LONDON
US naval blockade cuts Iran's oil exports to six-year low
Iran's crude oil exports have fallen to their lowest level in at least six years after the United States began a naval blockade of Iranian ports on 13 April. The move has sharply reduced the amount of oil Tehran can sell abroad, according to shipping data cited in the supplied material. The disruption comes amid a fragile ceasefire between the two countries and has added pressure on Iran's most important source of income.The supplied reporting says Iran is now exporting less than one-sixth of the oil it was shipping before the war began. It says crude and condensate exports dropped... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 15:02 LONDON
UN doubles Lebanon aid appeal as war with Israel deepens crisis
The United Nations has sharply increased its humanitarian appeal for Lebanon as the war with Israel continues to drive displacement, casualties and pressure on basic services. The UN's humanitarian agency said it now needs nearly $640 million over the next six months to respond to what it described as a severe and deteriorating crisis. The appeal comes as fighting intensifies in southern Lebanon and civilians continue to bear the main impact of the conflict.The agency said the new request is more than double the $308 million it sought in March, when hostilities broke out in response to US and Israeli... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 14:03 LONDON
Hamas says it will not surrender arms ahead of Cairo talks
Hamas has said it will not hand over its weapons at this stage, as Palestinian factions prepare for renewed talks in Cairo this weekend. The group's political bureau member Husam Badran said any future arrangement in Gaza would not amount to a formal surrender of arms. He said the discussion was instead about ensuring that only official police weapons would be visible in the streets under a future Palestinian administration.Badran said the proposed National Committee for the Administration of Gaza would take over the territory and that there would be no visible weapons in Gaza's streets and alleys except those... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 13:34 LONDON
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US House panel rejects bid to block deeper military cooperation with Israel
A House Armed Services Committee amendment aimed at removing a defence-budget provision that would deepen US-Israel military cooperation has failed in Washington. The vote allows the measure, known as Section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act, to continue advancing through the House process. The committee rejected the attempt on Thursday in a voice vote, rather than a recorded roll call.The amendment was introduced by Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna. He argued that the provision would reward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and increase cooperation at a time when he said the United States should be asserting more control over its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 01:02 LONDON
Hezbollah rejects Lebanon ceasefire as Israeli strikes kill four
Hezbollah has rejected the latest ceasefire proposal involving Israel and Lebanon, saying it would amount to surrender unless Israeli forces withdraw fully from Lebanese territory. The rejection came as Israeli strikes killed at least four people, according to local authorities, and a UN peacekeeper was killed in the crossfire. The development adds fresh pressure to already fragile efforts to halt the fighting along the border.Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem said in a written statement read on television that the negotiations were "absurd, humiliating and insulting". He said the proposal's demand that Hezbollah fighters leave southern Lebanon under fire would mean "surrender,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 21:59 LONDON
Support grows for US Block the Bombs Act as co-sponsors reach 73
Support for the Block the Bombs Act has grown to 73 co-sponsors in the US House of Representatives, according to advocates who gathered at a Capitol Hill news conference on Thursday. The measure would impose a partial embargo on sending weapons from the United States to Israel. Its backers say the latest tally shows the proposal has moved from the margins toward the political mainstream, even though it remains far short of the 218 votes needed for a House majority.Congresswoman Delia Ramirez first announced the bill in June 2025, when it had 21 Democratic supporters. At the time, the proposal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 21:32 LONDON
Australia fuel excise cut set to end as Hormuz shipping uncertainty continues
Australia's temporary fuel excise cut is due to expire on June 30, with uncertainty still hanging over oil prices after disruption linked to the US-Israeli attack on Iran and shipping problems through the Strait of Hormuz. The measure was introduced to ease pressure on motorists after the oil shock pushed fuel prices higher. Officials and analysts say the outlook remains unclear because there is still no agreement on how shipping through the strait will be managed.The federal government halved the fuel excise for three months after major disruptions to the fuel supply chain and a subsequent shortage. The cut reduced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 20:10 LONDON
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Iran leadership tensions deepen after war and assassinations
Iran's internal political tensions have come under fresh scrutiny after a war involving the United States and Israel, a wave of assassinations targeting senior Iranian figures and renewed questions over who is effectively running the country. The immediate focus is on President Masoud Pezeshkian, whose reported tensions with hardline conservatives have become more consequential in the aftermath of the conflict. The article also points to the absence of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei from public view since the war began, adding to uncertainty around the centre of power in Tehran.According to the report, Pezeshkian took office in 2024 presenting himself as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 20:08 LONDON
Overnight Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least nine
Families gathered at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City to mourn relatives killed in overnight Israeli strikes, after bodies including those of two women and two children were prepared for burial. The attacks hit at least four separate locations across Gaza City during the night, according to the supplied report. Footage from one strike site showed a badly damaged residential building, with debris, shattered walls and belongings scattered across the area.The report says at least nine people were killed. It does not give a full breakdown of the dead beyond confirming that women and children were among the victims. The strikes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 20:01 LONDON
Israel Supreme Court orders Red Cross access to Palestinian detainees
Israel's Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a government ban on visits by the International Committee of the Red Cross to Palestinian detainees held in Israeli prisons and military detention centres. The ruling, issued on Wednesday, says the policy must be repealed because the state did not provide a legal basis for ending all visits after the Hamas-led attack in October 2023. It is the first time in about 50 years that Israel has blocked Red Cross prison visits, according to the Association for Civil Rights in Israel, which brought the case.The court said the ban contravened Israeli and international law.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 18:00 LONDON
UN peacekeeper killed and two wounded after shelling in south Lebanon
A United Nations peacekeeper has been killed and two others injured after shelling in southern Lebanon, according to the latest confirmed report on the incident. The casualty involved personnel from the UN peacekeeping mission in the south of the country, where the force has been operating for years along the frontier area. The incident adds to concerns about the safety of international personnel in a region that has seen repeated cross-border violence.The newly confirmed details say one peacekeeper died and two others were hurt in the shelling. The location was southern Lebanon, but the available material does not identify the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 16:59 LONDON
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Trump attacks House vote to curb Iran war powers as talks enter final phase
The US House of Representatives has voted to limit President Donald Trump's ability to continue military action against Iran without congressional authorisation, prompting a sharp response from the White House. The measure passed in Washington, DC, by 215 votes to 208, with four Republicans joining Democrats in support. Trump called the move "unpatriotic" and said it came in the middle of what he described as the final phase of negotiations to end the conflict with Iran.The vote was a Democrat-led war powers resolution aimed at halting further US military action against Iran unless Congress approves it. It came on Wednesday,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 16:01 LONDON
Italy condemns killing of Serbian UNIFIL peacekeeper in southern Lebanon
The Italian government condemned the killing of a Serbian UNIFIL peacekeeper in southern Lebanon and the injury of other military personnel involved in the mission. The statement said the attack affected United Nations personnel operating in the area. Italy expressed condolences to the victim's family, the Serbian authorities, and the Serbian people. It also wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the incident. Rome reminded all parties of their responsibility to ensure the safety of UN personnel. It said the UN contingent must not be subjected to attacks or restrictions on freedom of movement. The government welcomed the announcement... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 14:31 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz traffic remains far below normal as oil prices stay elevated
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains a fraction of normal levels despite a fragile ceasefire and renewed talks aimed at ending the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The waterway, which carries about 20% of the world's oil, has reopened in principle, but shipping and energy markets have not returned to normal. Oil prices are still around 30% above pre-war levels, and companies are still treating the route with caution.The latest assessment says many tankers and gas carriers are still waiting before re-entering the Gulf in large numbers. Executives, shipping leaders and economists expect any recovery to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 14:02 LONDON
Smotrich announces approval of 2,162 new homes in occupied West Bank
Israel's finance minister has announced approval for 2,162 new Jewish homes in the occupied West Bank, in a move that is likely to deepen tensions over territory claimed by Palestinians. Bezalel Smotrich said a planning committee had backed the construction across several locations, including areas near Jerusalem, Nablus and Hebron. Palestinian officials condemned the decision and warned that Israel's policies were pushing the region towards more violence.Smotrich said 1,006 units would be built in a new settlement near Jerusalem, 922 near Nablus and 234 near Hebron. He described the project as part of building the "Land of Israel in practice"... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 13:30 LONDON
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Australia seeks urgent inquiry after activists allege sexual assault in Israeli detention
Australia's foreign minister has said she believes allegations made by Australian activists who say they were sexually assaulted while detained by Israeli forces after trying to reach Gaza. Penny Wong made the remarks during a tense Senate estimates hearing in Canberra on Thursday, as the government pressed for an urgent and transparent investigation. The allegations relate to Australians detained in May as part of a humanitarian flotilla.According to the hearing, 11 Australians were detained while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. Wong said her position was to believe women when allegations of sexual assault are made, and described the claims... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 13:03 LONDON
Lebanon says ceasefire deal is last chance as UN peacekeeper dies in south
Lebanon's president has said an agreement on implementing a ceasefire, announced in Washington after talks with Israel, is the "last chance" to reach a broader truce. Joseph Aoun said Lebanon would inform the United States of its position once it had heard from internal parties, particularly Hezbollah. The development comes as UN peacekeepers in south Lebanon reported that one soldier died from wounds after projectiles hit their position in the south-east of the country, with two others injured.Aoun said the United States would determine the start date of the ceasefire and that Donald Trump would be the direct guarantor of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
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Outcry in Israel after Ben-Gvir's treatment of Global Sumud Flotilla activists
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has drawn international criticism after televised scenes showing him harassing bound activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla. The incident has become a fresh diplomatic embarrassment for Israel, with several governments publicly rebuking the conduct. The controversy has also intensified scrutiny of Ben-Gvir's role inside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition.According to the supplied material, Ben-Gvir also told the press that he would not allow a United States ceasefire deal with Iran if he judged it to be bad for Israel. That comment added to the political fallout from the flotilla episode and reinforced concerns among... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 12:37 LONDON
Trump says Iran ceasefire is holding as US strikes continue and Hormuz talks advance
US President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect, while describing it in looser terms and acknowledging that US forces have continued striking Iranian targets. Speaking in the Oval Office on Wednesday, he said that in the Middle East a ceasefire can mean people are "shooting in a more moderate manner". He also said the United States had hit Iranian targets "pretty hard" over the previous two nights.Trump's comments came in response to questions about whether the truce remained in place despite renewed hostilities. He said there was "a reason for everything" and added that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 10:29 LONDON
Iran says talks with the United States have made no progress as Israel strikes Lebanon and Kuwait reports casualties
Iran's foreign minister has said talks with the United States have made no progress, even as channels of communication remain open after tensions escalated between Washington and Tehran. The comments came as Israel carried out drone attacks in Lebanon after agreeing to renew a ceasefire, according to the supplied material. The same row also says Kuwait reported Iranian missile and drone attacks on Wednesday that killed one person and wounded more than 60 others.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the negotiations had not advanced, while stressing that contact between the two sides had not been cut off. He also defended Iran's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 08:29 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill at least eight in Gaza City
Israeli airstrikes have killed at least eight people in Gaza City and the nearby Al-Shati refugee camp, according to Gaza civil defence officials. The strikes hit at dawn, with seven of the dead reported in residential buildings and one in the camp to the west of the city. Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City said 15 people were wounded in the attacks.Civil defence spokesman Mahmoud Bassal said the deaths were caused by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City. The figures were given on Thursday morning, and no independent casualty assessment was included in the supplied material. The latest strikes were reported as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 08:00 LONDON
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Trump says US plans to retrieve and destroy Iran's enriched uranium after conflict ends
US President Donald Trump has said Washington plans to retrieve Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium once the conflict ends. He said the material would then be destroyed, while acknowledging that accessing it during fighting would be too dangerous for American personnel. The comments add a new public detail to the nuclear dispute that has become a major obstacle in negotiations linked to the wider US-Israel war on Iran.Trump said the uranium issue remained difficult, but insisted the US still intended to secure the material. He referred to the role of B-2 bombers in recent strikes, saying they had carried... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 06:30 LONDON
Israel and Lebanon agree to renew fragile ceasefire after US talks
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire and establish a series of pilot security zones inside Lebanon, according to a joint statement issued after talks in Washington. The announcement follows a fourth round of US-mediated discussions at the State Department and marks the clearest sign yet of movement in the cross-border conflict. The agreement says Lebanese armed forces will take exclusive control of the pilot zones, while Hezbollah operatives are to be withdrawn from areas south of the Litani River.The joint statement says the ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of Hezbollah fire and the evacuation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 00:29 LONDON
Satellite imagery shows Israel expanding military posts inside Gaza after truce
Satellite imagery analysis has identified 40 Israeli military outposts inside Gaza, according to an investigation into the enclave's post-ceasefire landscape. The analysis says eight of those positions were built from scratch after the October 2025 truce, with one site still under construction. The findings point to a shift from temporary military presence to more permanent fortified infrastructure across the territory.The investigation says the imagery was reviewed up to May 2026 and shows Israeli forces entrenching positions in several parts of Gaza. The newly established installations are described as being spread across northern Gaza, the central area, east of the Netzarim... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 14:02 LONDON
Kuwait airport hit by drones, killing one and halting flights
Kuwait suspended commercial flights on Wednesday after hostile drones struck the passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport, killing one person and injuring several others. The attack caused significant damage to the terminal and forced authorities to stop all departures and arrivals while safety checks were carried out. Airlines operating in the country also began cancelling or suspending services as the disruption spread beyond the airport itself.Kuwaiti authorities said several drones hit the airport's passenger terminal, and officials activated an emergency plan immediately after the strike. The airport was placed under temporary closure while damage assessments and security inspections were under... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 11:00 LONDON
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Thousands of sailors remain trapped after Strait of Hormuz closure
Thousands of sailors and more than 1,600 ships remain trapped in or near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran shut the waterway during the US-Israeli war with Iran, according to the supplied account. The closure has left vessels unable to leave the Gulf, disrupting one of the world's most important maritime energy routes. The situation has now lasted for months, with crews describing long periods of uncertainty, stress and exhaustion.The row says the strait has been closed since late February, when Iran refused to let ships pass without its express permission. It says about 20,000 sailors are affected, and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 01:00 LONDON
Israel and Hezbollah trade fire amid fragile de-escalation deal
Israel continued striking southern Lebanon on Tuesday despite a de-escalation arrangement announced a day earlier, while Hezbollah said it had attacked Israeli troops in the south. The reported understanding was meant to halt some attacks, but the latest exchanges showed it had not stopped fighting on the ground. Lebanese state media said strikes were reported at about 30 locations across the south, including areas around Tyre.According to the supplied material, US President Donald Trump announced the agreement on Monday, saying it would stop Israeli attacks on Beirut and Hezbollah attacks on Israeli territory. A statement attributed to the Lebanese embassy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 19:29 LONDON
Rubio says Iran must reopen Hormuz and will negotiate nuclear aspects
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran has agreed to negotiate aspects of its nuclear programme and must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, in remarks to a Senate hearing in Washington. He described Iran's move to block the waterway as "unlawful and illegal" and said the administration's diplomacy was making progress, while stopping short of saying a deal was assured. Rubio said the talks had moved further than they had a month or a year ago, when, he said, Iran was refusing even to discuss those issues.He also told lawmakers that there was no guarantee the negotiations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 18:29 LONDON
Iran plans three-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei after February war deaths
Iran has announced plans for a three-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei, the country's former supreme leader, more than three months after his death in the February attacks that triggered war in the Middle East. The ceremonies are expected to take place in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad, with burial planned in Mashhad. Officials said the funeral had originally been scheduled for 4 March but was postponed because of the war.The announcement was made on Tuesday, 2 June, and came with no exact funeral date. A senior official said the ceremonies could begin at the start of Muharram, the first month... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 18:05 LONDON
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Senior Labour MP says UK has failed Palestinians after recognising Palestine
A senior Labour MP has accused the UK government of failing the Palestinian people and doing too little after recognising Palestine as a state. Emily Thornberry, who chairs the foreign affairs select committee, said the decision taken more than eight months ago should have been only the first step in a wider effort towards a two-state solution. She made the remarks at an event in Westminster on Monday night, where she also criticised Donald Trump over Gaza.Thornberry said the government had not made it economically impossible for Israel to continue to act with impunity in the West Bank and Gaza.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 10:02 LONDON
Israeli military intercepts projectiles launched from Lebanon into northern Israel
Israeli air defences intercepted two projectiles launched from Lebanon into northern Israel early on Tuesday, according to the Israeli military. The incident came hours after US President Donald Trump said he had brokered an end to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. No injuries were reported, but the military also said a suspicious aerial target later fell near the Lebanese border.The military said sirens sounded at 01:35 local time in several areas in northern Israel before the interceptions were carried out. It said the two projectiles crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory and were intercepted by the air force. The statement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 05:59 LONDON
Satellite images suggest Iran damaged 20 US military sites across Middle East
Satellite images and video reviewed by verification specialists indicate that Iranian attacks have damaged 20 US military installations since the start of the war. The damage is said to span strategic bases in eight Middle Eastern countries, with hangars, radar systems and other equipment among the affected assets. The findings suggest the scale of the strikes may have been broader than Washington had publicly acknowledged.The material reviewed points to damage at sites including the Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait, where hangars were reported damaged. It also says three THAAD missile defence systems, each valued at about US$1bn, were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 05:03 LONDON
US and Iran keep ceasefire in place as Gulf tensions remain high
The United States and Iran are both signalling that they want to avoid a return to open war, after a ceasefire announced on 8 April paused the fighting. The truce has held, but military exchanges have continued at a lower level and talks have not yet produced a wider agreement. The situation remains tense around the Gulf, where both sides are keeping forces on alert.The reporting says the US still has powerful naval and air forces within striking distance of Iran. It also says Iranian forces are being kept on high alert and are using the ceasefire period to reorganise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 20:10 LONDON
Israel orders fresh strikes on Beirut suburb as Lebanon offensive widens
Israel has ordered fresh strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, widening its military campaign in Lebanon and adding to pressure on residents already facing evacuation warnings in the south. The latest move was announced on Monday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz, who said they had instructed the military to target sites in Dahiyeh, an area in southern Beirut long associated with Hezbollah. The order came alongside fresh evacuation instructions for seven villages in southern Lebanon, signalling that the conflict is now affecting both the capital's outskirts and communities further south.According to the supplied reports, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 19:59 LONDON
France restricts Israeli offensive weapons at Eurosatory defence show
France has barred the display of Israeli offensive weapons at the Eurosatory international defence and security exhibition in Paris, according to organisers and Israeli officials. The decision also prevents Israeli government officials from attending the show, while some Israeli defensive systems remain authorised to take part. The restrictions affect one of Europe's major weapons exhibitions and have prompted a sharp protest from Israel's defence ministry.Organisers said the French government made the decision through its Defence Council. Charles Beaudouin, president of COGES Events, said only Israeli exhibitors presenting anti-ballistic and anti-air defence systems are authorised. He added that if an exhibitor... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 19:38 LONDON
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Iran suspends US talks over Lebanon fighting as ceasefire dispute widens
Iran has said it is suspending indirect talks with the United States over the continuing fighting in Lebanon, linking the decision to Israel's military offensive there. The move was reported on Monday and comes as Iranian officials argue that the ceasefire framework they say was agreed with Washington applies beyond one front. Tehran said the exchange of texts through a mediator would stop while what it described as Israeli violations continue.The immediate trigger cited by Iranian officials was Israel's continued offensive in Lebanon and the strikes around Beirut. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the ceasefire between Iran and the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 19:32 LONDON
Israel orders fresh strikes on Beirut southern suburbs as residents flee Dahiyeh
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, prompting residents in the Dahiyeh area to flee as traffic built up on roads out of the district. The order came on Monday amid a further escalation in the conflict with Hezbollah, the Iran-backed armed group that has exchanged fire with Israel across the Lebanon border. The latest warning focused on a Hezbollah stronghold in the Lebanese capital, extending the fighting beyond the border region and into a densely populated urban area.The immediate trigger cited by Israeli officials was what they described as repeated Hezbollah violations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 19:29 LONDON
Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators storm police station in Beit Shemesh
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish demonstrators stormed a police station in Beit Shemesh, Israel, after the arrest of a man accused of abandoning military service. The confrontation took place on 1 June 2026 and prompted a police response at the scene. Israeli police used sound bombs and tear gas to disperse the crowd.The incident was reported in Beit Shemesh, a city in central Israel, and involved a direct clash between demonstrators and police. The immediate trigger was the arrest of a man linked to military service evasion, according to the supplied report. No injuries, arrests among the demonstrators, or damage to the station... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 10:30 LONDON
Israeli forces seize Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon incursion
Israeli forces have taken control of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, in what the military described as its deepest incursion into the country in more than 25 years. The site was captured after days of airstrikes and clashes with Hezbollah fighters in nearby villages. Video from the area showed the Israeli flag raised above the Crusader-era fortress as smoke rose from the nearby village of Arnoun following strikes.Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the military had taken control of the hilltop castle during expanded operations against Hezbollah. The supporting report says Beaufort Castle overlooks large parts of southern Lebanon and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 10:29 LONDON
Satellite images show Iran has damaged 20 US military sites across eight Middle East countries
Satellite images and video analysis indicate that Iran has damaged 20 US military sites across eight Middle East countries since the start of the war. The facilities are reported to include air defence systems, refuelling aircraft and radars, with damage spread across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Bahrain and Oman. The findings suggest the scale of the attacks may be greater than has been publicly acknowledged.The analysis says the strikes have taken place since the end of February and have affected both US bases and shared military facilities. A US defence official declined to comment... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 07:00 LONDON
Israeli airstrikes devastate Tyre in southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes have hit the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, with video showing widespread destruction in densely populated neighbourhoods. The strikes included one that hit a residential building with several missiles. The footage also shows damage in areas that had largely been emptied after displacement orders were issued.The confirmed details indicate that Israel repeatedly bombed the city on 31 May 2026. The material supplied does not give a casualty figure, but it does show the scale of destruction in a populated urban area. The strikes were described as multiple attacks rather than a single blast, suggesting a sustained assault on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 May 2026 16:59 LONDON
Israel seizes Crusades-era fortress in Lebanon during expanded offensive
Israeli forces have seized a Crusades-built fortress in Lebanon, according to the supplied report, in what is described as part of an expanded offensive. The site is said to be strategically important, but the row does not provide the exact name of the fortress or the precise circumstances of the takeover. The development marks a fresh battlefield gain in the ongoing Israel-Lebanon conflict context.The report is dated 31 May 2026 and places the seizure in Lebanon. It says the operation is part of a wider offensive, but gives no further figures on troop movements, resistance, or the duration of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 May 2026 15:59 LONDON
Hezbollah rockets trigger panic on beach in northern Israel
People on a beach in northern Israel ran for shelter after rockets were launched towards the region on 31 May, according to video circulating on social media and reports in Israeli media. The footage showed beachgoers moving quickly away from the shoreline as the strikes were reported. The incident was linked to Hezbollah and described as affecting the area around Nahariya.The available report says the rockets were fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel. It also says this was the first barrage from Lebanon towards Nahariya in three weeks. No casualty figures were given in the supplied material, and it is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 May 2026 07:59 LONDON
Lebanon PM accuses Israel of 'scorched-earth policy' as fresh strikes hit south
Lebanon's prime minister has accused Israel of pursuing a "scorched-earth policy" in the country's south after fresh airstrikes and new evacuation warnings were issued for more than a dozen locations. Nawaf Salam said the situation amounted to a "dangerous" escalation and called for "a swift and real ceasefire". His comments came as Israeli military action continued in southern Lebanon and residents in several areas were told to leave.In a televised address, Mr Salam said Israel was "destroying towns and villages and forcing their inhabitants into exile" and warned that the campaign would bring "neither security nor stability". He said Lebanon's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 May 2026 01:59 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
