At least 11 killed in suicide bombing at police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan
At least 11 people were killed and around 30 others injured after a suicide bombing at a roadside police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan, according to police and rescue officials. The attack took place in Dera Ismail Khan district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday. Officials said the bomber detonated a vehicle laden with explosives at the checkpoint.Bilal Faizi, a spokesperson for the provincial emergency service, confirmed the location and described the incident as a vehicle-borne blast. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, also known as the Pakistani Taliban, has claimed responsibility for the attack. The group has been linked to a series of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 14:01 LONDON
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Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes as civilian deaths rise in air war
Russian strikes killed four people in Ukraine on Saturday, while a Ukrainian drone attack killed three people and injured two in Russia's Krasnodar region, according to local authorities. The latest exchange hit several areas at once, including Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kyiv, Odesa and Kharkiv in Ukraine, as well as industrial sites in southern Russia. It adds to a pattern of intensified aerial attacks that have increasingly reached residential and economic targets far from the front line.In Ukraine, two women were killed when a house collapsed in Zaporizhzhia, and two other people died in a separate strike on Sumy, officials said. In... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 13:29 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine hit by deadly Russian strikes as Athens blast, Iraq shock and Bangkok floods deepen strain
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least six people and injured several more over the past 24 hours, with local authorities saying five regions were hit in a fresh wave of attacks. đź”—In Greece, at least two people died and four others were missing after an explosion destroyed a building in the Plaka district near the Athens Acropolis, with emergency crews searching the rubble. đź”—Iraq said the war involving Iran has triggered a sharp economic shock, cutting oil revenues and disrupting trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz, adding to pressure on an already strained economy. đź”—In the occupied West... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Sep 2026 12:21 LONDON
Israel election committee votes to bar Arab parties and candidates ahead of October 27 vote
Israel's Central Elections Committee has voted to disqualify the country's two main Arab-majority political lists from next month's parliamentary election. The decision affects the Joint List and Ra'am, and also bars two individual candidates, Ofer Cassif and Sami Abu Shehadeh, pending review by the Supreme Court. The move could leave Palestinian citizens of Israel without their principal representatives in the Knesset if it is upheld.The committee's vote came on 26 September, ahead of the 27 October election. The Joint List is an alliance of Hadash, Balad and Ta'al, while Ra'am, also known as the United Arab List, is running separately.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 12:01 LONDON
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Trump rejects Iran's seven-day Strait of Hormuz proposal amid stalled diplomacy
United States President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day roadmap to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to reporting citing US officials familiar with the matter. The plan had been presented through Qatar and linked to a wider ceasefire framework, but the reported rejection came within hours of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi outlining the offer. Trump also posted an image on Truth Social showing the waterway labelled "Trump Strait".Araghchi said the proposal would reopen the strategic passage within a week if Washington accepted conditions tied to a June memorandum of understanding. Those conditions included the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 11:59 LONDON
US and China open AI incident channel as trade truce is extended to January
The United States and China have agreed to establish a bilateral communication channel for artificial intelligence incidents after a summit in Washington, according to the White House. The announcement came after a three-day state visit and talks between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping that also covered trade and other disputes. There was no immediate comment from Beijing on the White House statement.The AI channel was one of the clearest new outcomes from the meeting, which the White House said also produced an extension of the trade truce from November to January. The move gives both sides more time... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 10:29 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Trump Xi tariff truce, Iran Hormuz plan and fresh Ukraine strikes dominate briefing
President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping ended their Washington summit with no major breakthrough, but agreed to extend a tariff truce, easing some immediate trade tension between the world’s two biggest economies. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran said it had passed a seven day plan to the United States through Qatar to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomacy continued at the United Nations. 🔗 Lebanon’s prime minister also used the UN stage to demand the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and full enforcement of the ceasefire, while shelling and demolition work continued in the south.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Sep 2026 08:35 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
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UN expands database of firms linked to Israeli settlements
The United Nations human rights office has added 61 companies to its database of businesses linked to activities connected with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. The latest update brings the total number of firms on the list to 214, spread across 11 countries. The office said the database is intended to identify companies involved in activities that may contribute to adverse human rights impacts in the occupied territory.The UN published an 18-page report explaining the rationale for the additions and removals. It said 126 businesses were assessed in the latest review, and that five companies... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 21:03 LONDON
Iraqi airports halt Iranian flights as US sanctions pressure widens
Four Iraqi airports have suspended all flights to and from Iran after the United States announced new aviation sanctions targeting companies that do business with Iranian airlines. The airports affected are Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil and Sulaimaniyah, according to the supplied report. The move adds to a widening regional disruption in air travel linked to the sanctions campaign.The suspension was reported on Friday and was confirmed at Najaf International Airport, where the airport director said all flights between Iran and Najaf had been halted following a directive from the prime minister's office to the governor of Najaf. Iraqi state media said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 20:03 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
Israeli shelling continues in southern Lebanon as PM demands withdrawal at UN
Lebanon's prime minister has called for the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and for the ceasefire to be fully enforced, as shelling, demolitions and an air strike were reported on the ground. Nawaf Salam made the appeal in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday. His remarks came as fresh explosions and fires were reported in several areas of southern Lebanon.According to the supplied report, a large explosion was heard near Taybeh and Deir Siryan, while an Israeli air strike hit a valley between Froun and Ghandourieh and triggered a large... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 18:29 LONDON
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Day News Recap: UN tensions flare as Russia, Gaza and US China diplomacy dominate a crowded global day
Russia intensified its assault on Ukraine with a large overnight drone and missile barrage on Kyiv and Odesa, killing a teenage boy in the capital and leaving another person dead in the south, as the death toll rose and damage spread across both cities. đź”—At the same time, Washington said it was working to arrange a new round of trilateral talks to revive ceasefire efforts, while Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Donald Trump had made a final decision to grant Ukraine a licence to produce Patriot missiles. đź”— đź”—The war and wider Middle East tensions also dominated the United Nations General Assembly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Sep 2026 18:23 LONDON
US Supreme Court revives federal SAVE database for citizenship checks
The US Supreme Court has lifted restrictions on the Trump administration's use of a federal database for checking whether voters are citizens. The decision reopens access to the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, known as SAVE, after lower courts had blocked the revamped system. The ruling is a significant development in a dispute over how far the federal government can go in using sensitive personal data in election administration.The database is run by the Department of Homeland Security and is used to verify whether people on voter rolls are eligible to vote. According to the court record described in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 18:00 LONDON
Nepal PM urges climate justice after floods kill at least 1,400
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday and linked catastrophic flooding in Nepal to climate change. He said the floods killed at least 1,400 people and left the country with the human cost of a crisis it did not create. Shah framed the disaster as a warning from the Himalayas. He said the international system had failed to protect those least responsible for climate change, using the flooding to press a climate justice message before world leaders in New York. The source gives no additional details on where in Nepal the floods struck, what response... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 17:33 LONDON
Yemen fighting displaces 71,000 children as UNICEF warns of worsening malnutrition
UNICEF says escalating fighting in Yemen has displaced about 130,000 people in the past three weeks, including 71,000 children, as access to healthcare and treatment centres is disrupted. The agency said the displacement has been concentrated largely in and around the southwestern governorate of Taiz, where families have been uprooted from their homes or forced to move within the area. The warning comes as violence intensifies and humanitarian conditions deteriorate further across the country.Akhil Iyer, UNICEF's country representative in Yemen, said the agency's mobile teams screened nearly 2,900 children in accessible areas in recent weeks. More than a quarter of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 16:02 LONDON
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US moves to revive Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks as fighting continues
The United States is working to arrange a new round of trilateral talks aimed at reviving ceasefire efforts in the Russia-Ukraine war. Kyiv and Moscow have both confirmed plans to relaunch the discussions on Friday, with the United Arab Emirates being considered as a possible venue. The development comes as fighting continues across Ukraine, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying eight regions have come under attack since the start of the day.Zelenskyy said the American side had proposed a technical meeting in a three-way format and that Ukraine was waiting for a proposal from Washington on the date. He also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 14:00 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Iran offers ceasefire roadmap as wars, strikes and UN tensions dominate
Iran has proposed a seven day roadmap to restart ceasefire talks and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with President Masoud Pezeshkian saying the United States must decide whether to end the war. đź”—In the Gulf, France said it will send soldiers, radars and defence systems to help protect the Yanbu oil terminal as Saudi Arabia and regional partners respond to intensifying Houthi attacks. đź”—Ukraine remained under heavy pressure after overnight drone strikes killed at least four people across Ukraine and Russia, including a 14 year old boy in Kyiv, while officials reported damage in several regions. đź”—Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Donald... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Sep 2026 12:21 LONDON
Hurricane Polo barrels toward Baja California as powerful east Pacific storm
Hurricane Polo is moving toward Mexico's Baja California region as a powerful east Pacific storm, with forecasters warning of damaging winds, torrential rain and dangerous seas. The hurricane was described as the second-most intense on record in the east Pacific after a pressure reading of 892 millibars was recorded on 22 September. It is expected to turn west-north-west before taking a more north-westerly track on Saturday.The storm has maximum sustained winds of around 150 mph, with stronger gusts in the most intense parts of the system. Hurricane-force winds extend about 40 miles from the centre, while tropical-storm-force winds reach as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 12:02 LONDON
World leaders approve UN Declaration on Sea Level Rise in New York
World leaders approved the UN Declaration on Sea Level Rise by consensus at a high-level meeting in New York on Thursday. The declaration was adopted as UN Secretary-General AntĂłnio Guterres warned that encroaching waters are already threatening coastal communities worldwide, with small island developing States described as facing an existential threat. At the opening of the meeting, Guterres said global sea levels rose by almost six millimetres in 2024, which he described as the largest annual increase ever recorded. He said the impact is already being felt in millions of shattered lives, uprooted communities and stolen futures, and warned that... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 11:30 LONDON
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Trump said to make final decision on Ukraine Patriot production licence, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Donald Trump has made a final decision to grant Ukraine a licence to produce Patriot missiles. Zelenskyy said the two leaders discussed the issue at their last meeting, and that Ukraine would receive licences for domestic production. The announcement adds a new element to Kyiv's long-running effort to strengthen its air defences during the war with Russia.Zelenskyy made the remarks in a voice note to reporters on Friday. He said Trump had told him: "Yes, I have made a final decision. Ukraine will receive licences for the production of Patriot missiles." Zelenskyy also said on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 11:02 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Netanyahu walkout, Gaza warnings and Saudi missile alerts dominate UN day
Dozens of delegates walked out as Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, turning his speech into a fresh display of diplomatic protest over Gaza and Iran. He attacked critics of Israel and several Western allies, deepening the row around the war. 🔗 🔗Mahmoud Abbas also used his prerecorded address to warn that Israeli policies threaten the very existence of Palestinians, while UNCTAD said Gaza faces the world’s worst economic crisis and would need $71.5 billion to recover. The UN debate was further sharpened by the UK warning Iran against hostile activity on British soil and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Sep 2026 08:39 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
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
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At least 41 die as boat capsizes on Lake Tanganyika in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
At least 41 people have died after a boat capsized on Lake Tanganyika in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 49 others rescued and search operations still under way. The vessel sank near the village of Mapera in Tanganyika province after travelling from Kigoma in Tanzania towards Kalemie in the DRC. Officials said the boat was carrying about 100 people as well as cargo when it overturned.Norris Mulongoyi, the provincial transport minister for Tanganyika province, said rescue teams were continuing to look for remaining passengers. A survivor, Annie Moyoni, said passengers were awakened at about 1am and found the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 02:05 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
Day News Recap: UN tensions rise as Ukraine, Gaza and regional conflicts dominate a crowded global day
World leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York traded warnings over Gaza, Ukraine and Iran, with the forum becoming a stage for competing claims, threats and diplomatic manoeuvres. The US and Iran resumed backchannel contacts through mediators, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected US pressure and accused Washington and Israel of aggression. đź”— đź”—On the Gaza issue, Benjamin Netanyahu is due to address the UN as scrutiny intensifies over Israel's war and occupation, while Mahmoud Abbas delivered a recorded speech after the US denied him a visa. The US backed Board of Peace also unveiled a $2.45... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Sep 2026 18:24 LONDON
Rubio warns Iraq risks fragmentation unless armed groups come under state control after UNGA meeting
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Iraq could face fragmentation unless armed factions are brought under state control. He made the remarks in New York on Wednesday after meeting Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Rubio said Washington had no doubt about al-Zaidi's commitment to disarming armed groups, but described the task as a major and difficult challenge.Rubio said at least three armed groups had disarmed and joined the national government, while at least one remained far less cooperative. He argued that bringing all weapons under state control would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 15:36 LONDON
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Pakistan blocks roads and deploys barriers ahead of PTI march for Imran Khan
Pakistan has closed major highways into Islamabad and erected container barriers ahead of a planned protest by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party demanding the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. The measures were in place on Thursday as authorities prepared for a march scheduled for Sunday, September 27. Police and local reports said the operation was aimed at limiting access to the capital before the demonstration.According to a police notification, the motorway linking Islamabad with Peshawar was closed to all traffic until further notice. Other routes shut included the highway toward Dera Ismail Khan, the Hazara motorway and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 11:11 LONDON
Tunisia activist hospitalised after 39-day hunger strike over detention
A Gaza solidarity activist detained in Tunisia has been admitted to hospital in critical condition after 39 days on hunger strike, according to a rights group linked to the flotilla campaign. Wael Naouar is protesting his pre-trial detention and the financial misconduct charges brought against him and three other activists. The case has drawn fresh attention after a judge rejected an appeal against extending the group's detention.Bassem Trifi, head of the Tunisian League for the Defence of Human Rights, said Naouar was in a very critical health condition and on the verge of death. The flotilla group said Tunisian authorities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 23:05 LONDON
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US, Denmark and Greenland security deal deepens Arctic shift as Trump claims permanent control
The United States, Denmark and Greenland have reached a security deal that Washington says gives it permanent control over the island's security, while authority remains with Denmark. The agreement follows months of tension over Greenland's strategic role in the Arctic and repeated threats by US President Donald Trump to seize the island by force if he could not acquire it. The arrangement is being presented as a way to reduce the dispute while formalising a new security framework.According to the supplied material, Greenlanders have protections written into the agreement and NATO will remain involved. The deal is described as trilateral,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 20:04 LONDON
US and Iran hold first talks since June ceasefire unravelled amid Trump threat
Iran's foreign minister has met US envoy Steve Witkoff at the United Nations in the first reported talks between the two sides since the June ceasefire unravelled. The discussions were arranged by Qatar, according to the supplied material, and no breakthrough has been reported. The meeting came on the same day Donald Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran if the conflict is not resolved.Witkoff said a round of discussions had been completed that he hoped would prove "constructive and promising". Iran repeated its demand for the United States to end what it called its "acts of aggression". The talks took... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
Typhoon Dujuan leaves at least four dead near Tokyo as rescue teams search for six missing
Typhoon Dujuan has left at least four people dead in Japan, with six others still missing as rescue teams continue work in the Tokyo region. The storm brought torrential rain, flooded streets and landslides to parts of eastern Japan, disrupting travel and damaging homes near the capital. Officials confirmed the latest casualty figures on Tuesday as emergency crews searched affected neighbourhoods in Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures.The supplied report says the typhoon dumped record-breaking rainfall around Tokyo, leaving more than 45,000 households in Chiba without power and damaging more than 460 houses. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said three people... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:32 LONDON
Lithuania says new rotation of US troops is already on the way
Lithuania says a new rotation of United States troops is already heading to the country, in a move President Gitanas NausÄ—da described as important for deterrence and collective defence. The announcement comes as Lithuania continues to rely on allied military presence along NATO's eastern flank. Officials said the deployment is part of an ongoing rotation rather than a new permanent base.NausÄ—da said he had received confirmation that the new rotation was on its way and thanked the Trump administration for the decision. He said the US military presence in Lithuania is an indispensable part of deterrence and collective defence, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 16:33 LONDON
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G7 warns Houthis to stop strikes on Saudi Arabia after attack on Riyadh
G7 leaders have called on Yemen's Houthi movement to stop attacks on Saudi Arabia and civilian shipping, after a renewed escalation that included a strike on Riyadh and reported Saudi strikes on Yemen's Mokha port. In a statement, the leaders urged the Houthis to immediately end military actions and threats against commercial vessels and to return to the political process in good faith. The appeal also came with a call for Iran to end its arming of and support for the group.The statement was issued by the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 08:59 LONDON
UN says US strikes on alleged drug boats may amount to crimes against humanity as death toll rises
A United Nations human rights expert has said US attacks on suspected drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean may violate international law and could plausibly amount to crimes against humanity. The assessment focuses on a campaign of strikes carried out outside US territorial waters and comes amid continuing questions over the legal basis for the operation. The report says the strikes have killed at least 223 people in 68 attacks since September 2025.The report, published by Ben Saul, the UN special rapporteur on human rights and counterterrorism, says the US struck 68 vessels in international waters... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 05:29 LONDON
Fresh blast at Syrian arms depot injures at least four as series of explosions continues
A fresh explosion at an arms depot in al-Eis, south of Aleppo, injured at least four people in the early hours of Monday, according to the supplied report. The blast is the latest in a series of incidents at weapons and ammunition sites across Syria this month. It comes amid continuing concern over how the country is storing and moving munitions as its armed forces are being rebuilt after years of war.The report says the Syrian Defence Ministry is investigating the causes of the repeated explosions. It also notes that at least 16 similar blasts have hit arms storage facilities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 16:30 LONDON
Israeli raid in Biddu leaves at least 53 Palestinians detained as town is locked down
Israeli forces have carried out a raid in Biddu, northwest of Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank, detaining at least 53 Palestinians and placing the town under lockdown. Schools, shops and educational institutions were shut as troops searched homes and moved through the area. The operation began early on Monday and is the third incursion into Biddu since a Palestinian man from the town, suspected of killing an Israeli settler, was arrested.The Jerusalem Governorate said at least 53 young men were being held in an interrogation centre set up inside one of the houses seized during the raid. Biddu Mayor... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 14:00 LONDON
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Russia election results show United Russia set to keep control amid wartime pressure
Preliminary results from Russia's parliamentary election suggest that United Russia, the party backed by President Vladimir Putin, will keep its grip on the State Duma. The outcome was described as unsurprising by a BBC Russia editor following the vote from Moscow. The election took place as Russia continued its war against Ukraine and faced economic hardship at home.The supplied report says the anti-war Yabloko party was removed from the ballot before polling day, although some of its candidates remained in a number of constituencies. That left the ruling party facing a field with limited opposition, reinforcing expectations that it would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 12:05 LONDON
Israeli fire kills three in Gaza as toll rises in separate incidents
Gaza health officials said Israeli fire killed three people, including a woman and a child, and wounded several others in separate incidents across the territory. The deaths were reported in Khan Younis in the south, Nuseirat in central Gaza and Jabalia in the north. Medical officials said the wounded were taken to hospitals after the incidents.Officials at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis said the body of an 11-year-old child, Ismail Al-Bardawil, was brought in after Israeli tanks opened fire on tents for displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area. In central Gaza, Al-Awda hospital said 31-year-old Fidaa Toutah died from wounds... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 12:03 LONDON
Eighteen suspects flown to Florida in Haiti president MoĂŻse killing case
Eighteen suspects accused in the 2021 assassination of former Haitian President Jovenel MoĂŻse have been transported to Florida to face federal trial, marking a new stage in the long-running case. US officials said the transfer took place on Sunday and involved multiple locations and countries. The move brings the investigation back into focus more than five years after MoĂŻse was killed at his private residence in Port-au-Prince.Federal prosecutor Jason Reding Quinones said 18 people were transported by military plane from Haiti to face American justice in the Southern District of Florida. FBI special agent Brett Skiles said the arrests reflected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 07:03 LONDON
Powerful explosions at Syrian army site near Aleppo injure at least four
Powerful explosions at a Syrian army weapons depot near the town of al-Eis, south of Aleppo, have injured at least four people, according to state media. The blasts were reported early on Monday at a military site in northern Syria, and officials said the cause was not immediately clear. Emergency crews were unable to reach the area at first because explosions were continuing at the site.Faisal Mohammad Ali, head of civil defence operations in Aleppo, said rescuers evacuated four injured people from the scene. He said the continuing blasts were preventing emergency services from getting closer and urged civilians to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 03:02 LONDON
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North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea, prompting protest
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area into the East Sea on Sunday, according to South Korean and Japanese authorities. The launches came in two waves, with the first detected at about 3pm local time and the second at around 5:50pm. Japan said it lodged a stern protest over the tests, while South Korea said it was tracking the launches with the United States and Japan.South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the first missile travelled about 450 kilometres, while the second flew more than 600 kilometres. The military said the exact specifications of the second... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 23:59 LONDON
Australia launches campaign for UN Security Council seat for 2029-2030
Australia is formally launching its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2029-2030 term. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is due to unveil the campaign video, brochure and logo in New York, where world leaders are gathering for the United Nations General Assembly. The campaign is being presented under the slogan, "We listen.We partner. We protect." Mr Albanese said Australia was in a "pretty strong" position in the contest, with Finland the only other nominee for the two available non-permanent seats. He said Australia would trade on its international reputation and its record of engagement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 13:36 LONDON
DR Congo begins Ebola vaccine rollout for health workers in Bunia as outbreak worsens
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have begun receiving Ebola vaccinations in Bunia, the capital of Ituri province, as authorities try to slow a fast-growing outbreak in the country's northeast. The rollout started on Saturday and is also expected to reach North Kivu, where cases have been rising sharply. Officials say the campaign is aimed first at people most exposed to the virus, including frontline health staff.The vaccine being used is Ervebo, which was developed for the more common Zaire strain of Ebola. Health authorities said about 50,000 health and other frontline workers are targeted for vaccination,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 02:30 LONDON
Cuba works to restore power after another nationwide blackout as outages continue
Union Electrica said power was being restored gradually across Cuba after a major blackout spread from five eastern provinces to the whole island. The state-run utility said nearly half of Havana customers had regained electricity as crews worked to bring the grid back online. The outage is the latest in a series of nationwide disruptions that have repeatedly affected daily life across the country.Authorities said the collapse was caused by a failure in high-voltage transmission lines in the central part of the country, with unstable weather conditions also cited as a factor. The blackout is at least the sixth this... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 19:59 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
