Khamenei deepens pressure on US-Iran talks with pro-Hezbollah message
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has sharpened his public support for Hezbollah, saying Tehran sees the defence of the group's fighters as a strategic mandate. In a post on X, he said there was "no path forward except jihad and resistance" and tied any agreement to end Iran's war with the United States to a complete end to what he called Israeli aggression against Lebanon. He also praised Hezbollah fighters for their patience and sacrifice and described them as an unmovable force on the front line against Israel.Khamenei's remarks were made in response to a letter of allegiance from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 05:29 LONDON
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Burnham to host Zelensky as UK shares drone-jamming technology
Andy Burnham is due to host Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday in his first foreign leader visit since becoming UK prime minister a week ago. The meeting will take place at a British naval base and is being framed by Downing Street as a sign of continued support for Ukraine. The visit also includes talks with military personnel from both countries who have been involved in training Ukrainian service members.Downing Street said Burnham will use the meeting to underline what it called the "unbreakable bond" between the two countries. The UK leader said Britain stands with Ukraine "shoulder to shoulder" and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 02:29 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Mixed as Nikkei Slides, Korea and Hong Kong Gain, and Metals Shine
Executive summary: Tokyo’s early session is split across assets, with the Nikkei 225 down -2.4% while South Korea’s Kospi and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng advance. The move comes alongside a softer yen, firmer gold and silver, and a stronger Ether price, suggesting investors are balancing regional equity rotation against a broader risk-on tone in parts of the commodity and crypto complex. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Jul 2026 01:15 LONDON
US and Iran pause strikes for a second day amid renewed diplomatic efforts
The pause in strikes between the United States and Iran has continued for a second day, according to the supplied report, after nearly two weeks of nightly attacks and retaliation. The latest development comes as reports point to renewed diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing the confrontation from widening further. It also follows a period of heightened tension across the Gulf, where the conflict has already affected shipping and regional security.The report says neither side launched strikes for a second day in a row, marking a rare lull after sustained exchanges. US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said President... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 22:29 LONDON
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Iran and US pause strikes for a second night as Oman talks continue over Strait of Hormuz
The United States has paused strikes on Iran for a second night, according to the supplied material, as diplomacy continues over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says it has also halted retaliatory attacks in the region, suggesting a temporary easing after nearly two weeks of reciprocal military action. The pause comes as officials in Tehran and Muscat continue technical discussions on how the strategic waterway should be managed.US ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said President Donald Trump was giving talks more time and keeping "all options on the table". The material says the pause follows daily US strikes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 21:00 LONDON
Berlin Pride attack suspect shot dead after nearly 24-hour manhunt
Berlin police have shot dead the suspect wanted over the attack on a Pride event in the German capital, ending a search that lasted nearly 24 hours. Authorities said Abdul Ballout was killed during a confrontation in a suburb of Berlin on Sunday evening. The latest development closes the immediate manhunt, but investigators are still working to establish the full sequence of events.Officials said the attack in downtown Berlin left one person dead and 29 others injured. Prosecutors said Ballout had previously sought to join the militant Islamic State group, adding to the focus on whether the assault was politically... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 19:32 LONDON
Kazakhstan cuts oil output after drone attacks shut key Black Sea export terminal
Kazakhstan has said drone attacks forced its main Black Sea oil export terminal to shut down, disrupting a key route for the country's crude shipments. The move has also led the country to cut oil production, according to the supplied report. The disruption comes as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to affect energy infrastructure and shipping routes in the wider region.The affected exports move through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium route, which carries Kazakh crude westward to the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. The report says the terminal closure followed drone attacks blamed on Ukraine, though the supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 19:03 LONDON
Australian tribunal finds Israeli siblings may be owed protection over refusal to serve in Gaza war
An Australian tribunal has found that three Israeli siblings could be entitled to protection visas after concluding they may face persecution if returned to Israel and required to complete military conscription. The Administrative Review Tribunal accepted that the young adults held a genuine fear they would be forced to take part in conduct they believed would breach international humanitarian law in Gaza. The decision concerns a family that has lived in Australia for about a decade and whose protection claims were rejected before the appeal.According to the tribunal's findings, the siblings faced mandatory national service if sent back to Israel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 16:32 LONDON
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Wildfires force mass evacuations in France and Spain as more than 360,000 flee
More than 360,000 people have now been evacuated across France and Spain as wildfires continue to spread through parts of both countries. In southwestern France, the Gironde region remains one of the worst affected areas, with flames advancing towards Bordeaux. Authorities in both countries are still struggling to contain the blazes amid extreme heat and limited firefighting capacity.In Gironde alone, officials said 55,000 people were evacuated overnight, taking the total displaced from the region to about 250,000. Around 42,000 hectares of land have burned there, in what is being described as one of the largest wildfires France has faced since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 16:29 LONDON
Oil tanker explodes in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mine
An oil tanker has exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after colliding with a naval mine outside a navigation route designated by Iran, according to state-affiliated reports cited on Sunday. The incident took place in the strategic waterway that links the Gulf to the open ocean and carries a large share of the world's seaborne oil trade. No casualty figures, vessel identity or damage assessment have been confirmed so far.Tasnim news agency reported that the tanker had drifted away from the shipping lane specified by Iranian authorities before striking the mine. Mehr news agency, citing an informed source, gave the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 15:30 LONDON
Southwest France wildfires intensify as blaze nears Bordeaux and evacuations rise
Firefighters in southwest France are battling to stop a huge wildfire in the Gironde region from reaching Bordeaux, after officials said the blaze had burned an area four times the size of Paris. The fire was described by local and national authorities as extremely virulent and unpredictable, with windy conditions overnight making containment efforts more difficult. Bordeaux's mayor said the fire was at the gates of the metropolitan area, although he said an evacuation of the city itself was not being considered.France's interior minister said the previous night had been difficult and that the situation remained very unfavourable. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 14:36 LONDON
West Bank crackdown intensifies as settlers attack mosques and villages
Israeli forces have widened a military operation across the occupied West Bank after a gunfight near Nablus left four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers dead on Friday. The crackdown intensified on Sunday, with raids reported in several towns and villages and hundreds of Palestinians detained, according to the supplied material. At the same time, settlers attacked Palestinian communities and tried to set two mosques ablaze, adding to the scale of the unrest.The latest violence was ordered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the deaths in the confrontation near the village of Tal, the material says. It reports that settlers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 14:31 LONDON
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France wildfires force another 55,000 evacuations in Gironde as fire spreads south of Bordeaux
France has ordered another 55,000 people to leave their homes and holiday accommodation as wildfires intensified in the Gironde region south of Bordeaux. The latest evacuations affected six towns, adding to a fast-moving emergency that has already disrupted transport and forced large-scale displacement. Officials said the fire was behaving erratically and was proving difficult to contain.Captain Nicolas Braz, one of the leaders of the firefighting operation, said the blaze had created its own winds and whirlwinds, describing it as erratic and unmanageable. The fire has been driven by dry vegetation and brisk winds, according to the supplied report. About 60... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 08:30 LONDON
Israel detains more than 70 suspects in West Bank after Tell clashes and Nablus hospital raid
Israeli forces said they detained more than 70 suspects in the occupied West Bank between Friday night and Saturday, following a deadly escalation centred on the village of Tell in the north of the territory. The operation came a day after clashes there left two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinians dead, according to the supplied reports. Residents also reported intensive searches in nearby areas, including an incursion into a hospital in Nablus.The Israeli military said its troops searched more than 300 locations as part of the operation and described those detained as including Hamas affiliates, weapons traffickers and people suspected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
At least 35 killed in bus collision on Syria's Deir ez-Zor-Damascus road
At least 35 people have been killed and 30 others injured after two buses collided on Syria's Deir ez-Zor-Damascus road, according to official and state media reports. The crash happened on Saturday between Al-Sukhnah and Palmyra, on a highway that links eastern Syria with the capital. The road is described as a crucial route and one with poor safety standards.The Ministry of Interior said one of the buses was carrying members of the Internal Security Forces, while the other was transporting civilians. Ambulances were dispatched to the scene, and helicopters were also sent to medically evacuate the injured to Homs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 13:02 LONDON
Pakistan faces deadly monsoon flooding as India rejects Chenab river allegations
Pakistan is dealing with deadly monsoon flooding and landslides after days of intense rain across several regions. At least 37 people have died in rain-related incidents, according to the supplied report, while homes, crops, livestock and roads have been damaged. The flooding has affected Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.India has rejected allegations that it is deliberately causing flooding in Pakistan by releasing water upstream. A spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs said the recent rise in flows in the Chenab river was a direct result of intense monsoon rainfall over Jammu and adjoining catchment areas during... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 00:30 LONDON
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Canada opens Gordie Howe bridge without US officials amid worsening trade dispute
Canada has marked the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge with a quiet ceremony that did not include United States officials. The bridge links Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, and the opening came after Canada cancelled a planned cross-border ribbon-cutting event. The ceremony was held on Friday, with the bridge due to open to traffic on Monday.The event took place against a backdrop of rising tension between the two countries over toll-sharing and new tariff threats from US President Donald Trump. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the relationship with the United States had become more difficult because of tariffs,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 22:05 LONDON
Oil surge to $100 as Middle East crisis raises Australian fuel and rate risks
Australian households are facing the prospect of higher petrol prices and a possible Reserve Bank interest rate increase as the escalating Middle East crisis pushes global crude back above US$100 a barrel. Economists said the move could lift unleaded fuel above $2 a litre in the coming weeks, adding pressure to household budgets. Financial markets are now pricing an even chance that the Reserve Bank of Australia will deliver a fourth cash rate increase at its next meeting on 11 August.Warwick McKibbin, director of the Australian National University's Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis, said crude prices were likely to remain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 16:30 LONDON
ED raids nine locations in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir in narco-terror probe
India's Enforcement Directorate searched nine locations in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday in connection with an alleged narco-terror funding case. The searches were carried out in areas including locations near the Line of Control, according to the agency. Investigators say the case involves a cross-border network that moved heroin into India and used the proceeds to support terror activity.The agency said its probe has identified what it described as a well-organised and multi-layered network operating across Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. It named Punjab-based handlers Satnam Singh and Manjit Singh, also known as Maan, and Kupwara-based operatives Safeer... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 13:03 LONDON
UK says it is ready 24/7 to defend itself as Iran threatens RAF Fairford
Iran has threatened to strike a Royal Air Force base used by the United States, prompting the British government to say it is ready "24/7" to defend itself. The warning centres on RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, which the supplied material says has been used by the US for operations. The latest exchange comes amid 13 consecutive nights of US strikes against targets in Iran.Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the British government of "complicity in the crime of aggression and war crimes" because it has allowed the US to carry out what Tehran called unlawful attacks. The ministry also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 07:32 LONDON
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UN envoy warns Houthi Red Sea attacks could drag Yemen back into war
The United Nations envoy for Yemen has warned that renewed Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping risk pushing the country back toward full-scale war. Hans Grundberg said he was alarmed by the resumption of attacks by the Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, on commercial vessels and urged talks to resolve Yemen's crisis. He said escalatory actions could deepen the suffering of the Yemeni people and pull Yemen further into an already volatile regional environment.Grundberg said it was still possible to change course and move toward negotiations that address Yemen's political, economic and security challenges. He added that a negotiated... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 02:01 LONDON
Iraqi Prime Minister makes first official visit to Iran for talks on security and cooperation
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is in Tehran for his first official visit since taking office in May, with talks focused on bilateral cooperation, shared interests and regional security. The two-day trip brings him together with senior Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, as both sides seek to deepen ties. The visit also includes the signing of agreements and memoranda of understanding covering foreign affairs, finance, the economy and energy.According to the Iraqi News Agency, al-Zaidi and Pezeshkian oversaw the signing of the agreements in Tehran on Thursday. Al-Zaidi said Iraq would not accept hostile action against Iran by any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 20:00 LONDON
Trump says he will not block Tate brothers extradition to the UK
US President Donald Trump will not intervene to stop the extradition of Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate to the United Kingdom, the White House said on Thursday. The brothers were detained by US authorities in Miami on Saturday, after British prosecutors announced new charges against them. Their lawyer has described the case as politically motivated, but the White House said there would be no role for the administration in the extradition process.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing that the president would not stop the extradition. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also distanced the administration from the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 18:32 LONDON
Gaza reconstruction bill rises as report warns of worsening shortages and fresh deaths
A new report says rebuilding Gaza will cost about $71.4bn, or €61bn, after nearly two years of war and widespread destruction. The assessment says the money would be needed over the coming years to restore homes, hospitals, schools, roads, water networks and other essential infrastructure. It comes as violence on the ground has continued despite a formal ceasefire agreed in October.The report was published by Oxfam with the Palestine Trade Center and the Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute. It says Israeli military attacks over the past week killed dozens of Palestinians, including seven children, while the United Nations said on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 15:59 LONDON
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Iraq's Prime Minister Visits Tehran After Washington Trip
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has arrived in Tehran for a high-stakes diplomatic visit just days after concluding his first official trip to the United States. The move places Baghdad once again at the centre of efforts to balance relations between Washington and Tehran. It also underlines the new government's attempt to present Iraq as a more independent regional actor.The visit follows al-Zaidi's meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington, where the two sides reportedly discussed a wider economic relationship. According to the supplied report, Iraq announced dozens of agreements and partnerships with US companies during that trip, along... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 13:37 LONDON
Two Russians jailed in Angola over terrorism and spying case
An Angolan court has convicted two Russian men of terrorism and spying, sentencing them to eight and 11 years in prison. The case centres on allegations that the pair were involved in a plan to stage a coup and help organise unrest linked to fuel-price protests last year. The men, identified as Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin, denied the charges and said they were in Angola for cultural and business activities.According to prosecutors, the case was tied to efforts to influence Angola's political landscape ahead of next year's presidential election. They alleged the men sought to affect the vote by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 13:34 LONDON
US-Iran conflict deepens as Rubio says Tehran is not serious about ceasefire deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran was not serious about a ceasefire deal and warned that Tehran would pay a heavy price as tensions with Washington continued. He made the remarks during the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Philippines, where he was asked about Iranian officials' recent rhetoric. Rubio said the price for Iran would keep rising and accused Tehran of trying to alter agreements after entering them.Rubio also responded directly to comments from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who had described Tehran's defence posture as an "eye for an eye" approach. In reply, Rubio said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 13:31 LONDON
Rosebank drilling speculation becomes test for new UK prime minister
Reports that Britain's new prime minister may allow fresh drilling in the North Sea have triggered a political and environmental row centred on the Rosebank oilfield. The field lies about 130km from Shetland and is described as the United Kingdom's largest unexploited oil and gas reserve. The debate has quickly become a test of the government's approach to energy policy, climate commitments and local opposition.The speculation follows the arrival of Andy Burnham as Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, according to the supplied report. Burnham and his team have not commented on the reports, but the possibility of support... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 13:12 LONDON
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Three US soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan base amid wider US-Iran escalation
Three US soldiers were killed in an Iranian attack on a United States military site in Jordan, according to the supplied report. The strike took place on Friday and is described as part of the wider US-Israel war on Iran. It is the first time US soldiers have been killed by Iranian attacks on US military installations since March 1.The report says the attack showed that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps still has the ability to inflict lethal damage five months into the conflict. It adds that the Pentagon has not released full details of the strike. Analysts quoted in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 23:32 LONDON
Rahul Gandhi freed after detention at student-led protest in New Delhi
Rahul Gandhi has been released after being detained during a sit-in outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in New Delhi, as student-led protests over education reform and exam-paper leaks continued to challenge the government. The detention and release took place on Tuesday, with other opposition leaders also held during the demonstration. The protest movement has been driven largely by students and a social media-led campaign that has gained rapid traction in recent weeks.The immediate trigger for the unrest was a leak of medical school test papers, which forced more than two million medical students to retake their exams, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 09:06 LONDON
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Upper Assam floods worsen as death toll rises to 31
Flooding in Upper Assam has worsened sharply, with the Assam State Disaster Management Authority saying 21 people died in 24 hours as river levels remained dangerously high across several districts. The worst-affected area remains Sivasagar, where the Dikhow River has been inundating low-lying neighbourhoods and surrounding communities. The latest figures show the emergency has expanded beyond a localised flood event into a wider regional disaster.According to the late bulletin cited in the supplied material, the number of people affected has risen to 5.6 lakh, up from three lakh on Sunday and Monday. Officials said 12,284 people are staying in relief... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 07:02 LONDON
US 25% tariff on Brazilian exports takes effect, covering about 3,000 items
A new 25% additional tariff imposed by the United States on part of Brazil's exports has taken effect, marking a fresh escalation in trade tensions between the two countries. The measure began on Wednesday and applies to about 3,000 product lines entering the US market. It excludes several major Brazilian exports, including oil, coffee and beef.The tariff was confirmed by the US government last week after an investigation concluded that Brazil uses practices that "burden or restrict" trade with the United States. The investigation cited Brazil's PIX payment system and rules for digital platforms among its examples. Brazilian officials have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 04:32 LONDON
Canada cancels joint Gordie Howe Bridge opening ceremony amid tariff dispute
Canada has cancelled a planned joint ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge after Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods. The bridge, which links Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is still expected to open to traffic later this month. Canadian officials said the celebratory event would no longer be appropriate in light of the threatened trade action.A spokesperson for Canadian Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson said the decision followed the latest escalation in trade tensions between the two countries. Canada now plans to hold its own ceremony on Friday, while it remains unclear whether the United States... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 02:30 LONDON
Aliyev says former Russian and German officials were in Baku for possible Ukraine meeting
Azerbaijan's president has said former Russian and German officials entered the country in mid-July for a possible meeting about the war in Ukraine. Ilham Aliyev made the remarks during a press conference in Berlin alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He said Azerbaijan was not informed in advance and only learned of the trip after media reports.Aliyev said flight records suggested a secret meeting may have taken place in Baku, but that neither Germany nor Russia notified his government. He said Azerbaijan's territory had been used without its knowledge and added that he had ordered an investigation by the State Border... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
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Major wildfire near Madrid burns 30,000 hectares amid Spain heatwave
Firefighters and troops are continuing to battle a major wildfire north of Madrid that has now burned roughly 30,000 hectares, according to the latest confirmed figures. The blaze has been burning since last Thursday in Guadalajara province, about 100 kilometres north of the Spanish capital. It is being described by authorities as one of the toughest fires they have faced.More than 600 firefighters and troops, supported by 29 aircraft, spent a sixth day working to contain the flames on Tuesday. About 1,200 people have been evacuated from their homes, while 34 hamlets have been emptied and residents in 14 further... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 22:05 LONDON
Brazil updates Middle East travel warning, urging caution over conflict areas
Brazil's foreign ministry has updated its consular alert for the Middle East, advising against non-essential travel to areas affected by conflict. The revised guidance was issued on Tuesday and applies to Brazilians already in the region or planning to travel there. It also tells travellers to avoid protests, crowds and military installations, and to seek shelter immediately in the event of bombardment.According to the ministry, there are currently no restrictions on air connections for Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The alert was published after changes were made to the version released on 16 July,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 21:08 LONDON
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, as ceasefire efforts stall
Gaza's civil defence agency says Israeli strikes killed 12 people on Tuesday, including six members of the Al-Masri family in central Gaza City. The latest deaths were reported despite a fragile ceasefire that remains in place between Israel and Hamas, and amid stalled efforts to secure a lasting agreement to end the war. Witnesses and rescue workers said one strike hit a house belonging to the Al-Masri family in the north of Gaza City, leaving the building badly damaged and setting it on fire.According to the civil defence agency, the family members killed included four children, and Al-Shifa hospital said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 19:02 LONDON
HRW alleges civilian abuse in joint US-Ecuador anti-drug operations
Human Rights Watch has accused Ecuadorian soldiers of abusing civilians during joint anti-drug operations with the United States, in a report focused on actions carried out between January and March. The rights group said farmers and fishermen were caught up in military operations aimed at organised crime, and that the campaign included attacks on land and at sea. It also said the US had provided equipment, training, intelligence and, more recently, direct military support to Ecuador.The report said its findings were based on 62 interviews, along with more than 100 photographs and videos, satellite imagery, vessel monitoring data, fire detection... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 18:35 LONDON
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Lebanese army begins deployment in southern pilot zone as Washington talks continue
Lebanon's army says its units have begun deploying this morning to Zawtar al-Gharbieh in the Nabatieh region, as part of a wider pilot-zone arrangement tied to a Washington-brokered deal with Israel. The move is one of three pilot zones included in the agreement, which links Lebanese troop deployment with the disarmament of Hezbollah and a phased Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The announcement comes while President Joseph Aoun is in Washington for talks with Donald Trump.The army said the deployment began on Tuesday morning, adding that it already has a presence in the other two pilot zones. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 13:29 LONDON
Ukrainian drone strikes leave Russian-held Crimea facing power, water and fuel shortages
Residents in Russian-held Crimea are reporting severe disruption after sustained Ukrainian drone and missile strikes across the peninsula and the transport links connecting it to Russia. People in Yevpatoria and other parts of the Black Sea peninsula say electricity, running water and fuel have all become unreliable, with some areas cut off for much of the day. The disruption has deepened through the spring and summer, according to accounts from residents and local reporting.The campaign is described as Kyiv's largest sustained air effort against Crimea so far this year. Kremlin-installed authorities last month declared a state of emergency and temporarily... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 12:30 LONDON
Drone strike sparks major fire at shopping centre in Sumy
A large fire broke out at a home improvement shopping centre in Sumy, in northeastern Ukraine, after a Russian drone strike on 21 July. Video from the scene showed flames spreading across the site as firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control. Emergency crews battled the fire for hours, while thick smoke rose above the building.Local media reported that rescue operations were complicated by the threat of further drone attacks in the area. The strike hit a commercial site rather than a military target, according to the supplied material, and the fire spread across the shopping centre complex. No... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 08:59 LONDON
Israel file shows scrutiny of global NGOs over alleged BDS links
An internal Israeli government file has revealed how officials collected data on more than 150 charities and humanitarian organisations, with a small number singled out in comments for their perceived positions on the Israel-Palestine conflict. The spreadsheet, obtained online via the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs, was compiled in 2013 and included basic contact details, leadership names and areas of work. It also contained remarks such as "critic of Israel", "involved in anti-Israel campaigning" and "highly involved in BDS".The document identified France-based Premiere Urgence Internationale as a "critic of Israel", Geneva-based Defence for Children International as "involved in anti-Israel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 08:00 LONDON
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US-Iran conflict escalates as Trump vows Iran will pay for killing soldiers
US President Donald Trump has said Iran will "pay" after multiple American service members were killed in the widening conflict between the United States and Iran. His warning came as the US launched its ninth night of air strikes on Iran, according to the supplied report, marking another step in the exchange of attacks. The latest developments also included Iranian retaliation against US allies in Kuwait and Bahrain, signalling that the confrontation is spreading across the region.The report says Trump issued the threat on social media on Monday and said the directive had been passed to Secretary of War Pete... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 20:29 LONDON
US-Iran tensions push petrol and oil prices higher as Strait of Hormuz traffic thins
Average petrol prices in the United States have risen to $4.00 per gallon, marking a second straight week of increases as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran ripple through energy markets. Benchmark crude prices also moved higher before easing, with Brent reaching $91.42 and West Texas Intermediate touching $85.39 before retreating. The price moves come as concerns grow over tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil shipping routes.The latest market reaction follows the breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire, according to the supplied material, and comes alongside threats affecting shipping in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 19:03 LONDON
France says two diplomats detained and one abused by Iranian security services in Tehran
France says two of its embassy officials were detained and interrogated for several hours by Iranian security services in Tehran, in what Paris described as a serious violation of diplomatic immunity. One of the officials was also physically abused before both were able to return to the embassy. The incident took place late on Sunday and was disclosed by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Monday.Barrot said the two diplomats were held without reason and questioned for hours before being released. He said they were now safe and expected to return to France within hours. The minister described the episode... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 17:36 LONDON
Explosion Outside New York Federal Building Prompts Terrorism Investigation After Suspect Detained
An explosion was reported outside a federal building in Lower Manhattan on Monday morning, prompting a law enforcement response at 26 Federal Plaza. Police said a suspect was detained after allegedly deploying an incendiary device outside the building. The incident is being treated as an anti-ICE attack, according to authorities.Officials said the device contained fireworks and flammable liquid. They also said fireworks placed in a garbage can were set off and triggered a blaze. The case is being investigated by the FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force, reflecting the seriousness with which authorities are treating the incident.The building at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 16:37 LONDON
Assam floods suspend train services near Simaluguri as tracks go under water
Train services have been suspended in the Simaluguri area of Assam after floodwater overtopped railway tracks and entered the station yard and railway colony. The disruption follows heavy rainfall in the upstream catchment, which caused the Dikhow River to overflow and flood parts of Simaluguri town in Sibsagar district. Indian Railways said the measures were taken to protect trains and passengers as water levels remained high.According to the Northeast Frontier Railway, services on the Simaluguri-Namtiali and Simaluguri-Selenghat sections have been suspended until further notice. Long-distance trains from Dibrugarh and Tinsukia have been diverted via the Rangiya-Rangapara route, while several local... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 08:02 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
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