Ukraine warns of winter power crisis as Russian strikes kill four in Kyiv region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that the country could enter winter with virtually no working thermal power plants after overnight Russian strikes killed four people in the Kyiv region, including a three-year-old child. He made the remarks during a visit to Belgrade, where he said the latest attacks and shelling of frontline communities had killed 13 people in the previous 24 hours. The comments came as Ukraine continued to report damage from intensified long-range strikes on its energy system and civilian areas.Zelensky said Russian missiles were being used to make life unbearable for Ukrainians and again called for stronger... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
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Lebanese soldiers wounded as Israeli troops allegedly enter Zawtar al-Gharbiyah
Three Lebanese soldiers were wounded in southern Lebanon while they were dealing with unexploded ordnance in the village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, according to the Lebanese army. The injuries came after residents and the village mayor said Israeli troops entered the village overnight and built an earth barrier near the village square. The incident adds a new layer to an already fragile border situation in the south.Mayor Abed Ezzeddine said residents were surprised to see the barrier, which he placed about 100 metres from the village square. The Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported that an Israeli force advanced into the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:37 LONDON
Ukraine says 40-day strike campaign hit Russian oil and gas infrastructure
Ukraine says it has completed a 40-day strike campaign against targets inside Russia, claiming at least 100 successful attacks over the period. The campaign, which Kyiv says was ordered by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 26 June, was described as an effort to bring the war deeper into Russian territory and press for an end to the conflict in Ukraine. The reported strikes included attacks on oil and gas infrastructure and a refinery in Omsk, far from the front line.According to Ukraine's Security Service, the campaign ended this week after the series of long-range attacks. One of the most notable incidents... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:34 LONDON
Iran says Hormuz reopening depends on conditions as Oman talks progress
Oman has said talks with Iran on securing a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz are progressing, while Tehran has warned that any agreement would not mean an immediate reopening of the waterway. The latest comments suggest movement in discussions over one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints, but they also underline that a final deal remains unresolved. The strait is a critical route for global oil and natural gas flows, so any change in access has implications well beyond the two countries involved.Oman's foreign ministry said the discussions were positive and warned against attacks on shipping that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:32 LONDON
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US condemns China's Scarborough Reef 'nature reserve' move amid South China Sea tensions
The United States has criticised China over a new move at Scarborough Reef in the disputed South China Sea, saying Beijing is using environmental language to strengthen its territorial claims. In a statement issued on Saturday, the US State Department said China was attempting to deny Filipino fishermen access to the waters around the reef, which lies near the Philippine island of Luzon. The statement rejected China's description of the area as a "national nature reserve" and said the move was part of a broader effort to advance sweeping maritime claims.The US said China's approach relied on "dubious environmental and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:30 LONDON
Yemen government forces counterattack Houthis after renewed shelling of Marib
Yemeni government forces have launched attacks on Houthi positions across multiple front lines after renewed shelling of Marib city, in a sharp escalation that has raised fears of a broader conflict. A military spokesman said the operation targeted Houthi "capabilities and forces" along "multiple axes and along the line of contact". Officials said the counterattack was intended to protect civilians after fresh strikes on the government-held city.Deputy Information Minister Mohammed Gezan said the Houthis had resumed shelling civilian neighbourhoods in Marib with missiles and drones. The renewed attacks followed earlier Houthi missile and drone strikes on Hadramout and Marib provinces... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine hit by deadly strikes as Hormuz tensions and regional shocks mount
Russian strikes killed at least six people across Ukraine, including four in the Kyiv region and a child in Brovary, as local authorities reported attacks in several areas while Kyiv kept up strikes on Russian logistics targets. ๐ ๐Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz deepened after Iran set out demands it says the United States must meet before the waterway can fully reopen to shipping, while the UAE said an ADNOC tanker was struck by a missile and Gulf states condemned the attack. ๐ ๐ADNOC later said 15 vessels had been attacked in the strait, with one fatality and 20... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Aug 2026 18:22 LONDON
Drone explodes near Bulgaria's Trans-Balkan gas pipeline close to Romanian border
A drone has exploded in Bulgaria near the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline, in an incident that has added to concerns about unidentified unmanned aircraft appearing in European airspace. The explosion happened near the Kardam border crossing with Romania, according to Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev. He said the blast took place close to a strategic energy route that links Turkiye to Ukraine.Radev said the drone exploded in the immediate vicinity of the border crossing on Saturday. He added that the site was about one kilometre, or 0.62 miles, from the compressor station of the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline. The incident was described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Trump signals White House military asset tied to D.C. security and future presidents
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 8 August 2026 at 03:04 BST: "This great and very important military asset sits atop the heavily protected Ballroom at the White House. It provides National Security for Washington, D.C., and will protect future Presidents!!! President DJT" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 8 August 2026 at 03:04 BST: This great and very important military asset sits atop the heavily protected Ballroom at the White House. It provides National Security for Washington, D.C., and will protect future Presidents!!! The post signals that Trump is publicly framing a military or... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
UN warns Sudan war is destroying children's education
More than 8 million school-age children in Sudan are out of school as the country's civil war continues, according to a warning delivered by the United Nations. The alert was issued at an informal UN Security Council session on safeguarding education in Sudan, as the conflict reached its 1,210th day. The UN said the war is damaging classrooms, disrupting teaching and leaving large numbers of children without access to learning.Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said the conflict is depriving an "entire generation" of its future. She said nearly three-quarters of schools in Darfur have been damaged, destroyed or rendered unusable since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 02:02 LONDON
US Senate passes Russia energy sanctions bill as House vote is delayed
The US Senate has passed a tougher sanctions package aimed at Russia's energy revenues, adding fresh pressure on a central source of funding for Moscow's war effort in Ukraine. The bill passed by 86 votes to 11 and now moves to the House of Representatives, where a vote is not expected until at least early September because of the congressional summer recess. The legislation is framed as a way to increase economic pressure on Russia while also targeting the maritime networks used to evade existing embargoes.The measure, called the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, would impose... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 01:59 LONDON
Houthi attacks kill at least 10 in Yemen's Marib as fighting intensifies
Houthi attacks in Yemen's Marib province have killed at least 10 people, including eight members of government forces and two civilians, according to officials and a military source cited in the supplied material. The strikes hit the oil-rich province on Friday and were reported to have affected both military positions and civilian areas. The violence marks a further escalation in a region that has been relatively stable under a truce that began in 2022.A Yemeni military source said 12 others were wounded in the attacks on government forces, while the health minister for the Saudi-backed government said shelling struck residential... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 22:32 LONDON
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 4,000 as WHO urges vaccine trial
World Health Organization vaccine experts have recommended a full-scale human trial of the licensed Ebola vaccine Ervebo to assess whether it could offer cross-protection against the Bundibugyo strain spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The recommendation comes as government data show the outbreak has surpassed 4,000 confirmed cases and 1,850 deaths since it was declared in mid-May. The outbreak has spread across 53 health zones in five provinces, with Ituri remaining the epicentre.The latest Ministry of Health situation report cited 4,053 confirmed Bundibugyo cases and 1,850 deaths. According to the supplied material, 87% of cases are in Ituri... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
World Food Programme moves to renew Palantir contract amid leaked audit privacy concerns
The United Nations World Food Programme is finalising a five-year renewal of its contract with US data software firm Palantir, despite privacy concerns raised in a leaked internal audit from 2025. The audit, seen by journalists, points to unease inside the agency about allowing the company to process data used in one of the world's largest humanitarian supply chains. The development has renewed scrutiny of how aid agencies handle sensitive beneficiary information.The World Food Programme, based in Rome, manages the SCOPE system, which contains biometric and other information on millions of aid beneficiaries. Palantir developed the Digital Operations and Transformation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
US appeals court blocks Trump White House ballroom project
A US federal appeals court has ordered Donald Trump's administration to stop construction of a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing. The ruling is a major setback for the president in a dispute over how far the executive branch can alter the White House without congressional approval. The court said the White House is not the property of any one president and cannot be fundamentally reshaped through executive action alone.The Washington-based US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued its decision in a 2-1 opinion. It upheld a preliminary injunction... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 19:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East tensions deepen as Yemen, Iran and Gaza dominate a volatile day
Yemen saw the deadliest fighting in this window, with Houthi missile and drone attacks on military sites in Marib and Hadramawt killing at least 58 members of the internationally recognised government forces, while a separate Houthi strike on government held Marib killed two civilians and injured 14 others. ๐ ๐The fighting also fed fears of wider spillover, as reports said Saudi Arabia was being affected by the conflict and preparations were under way for a possible mine clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz using uncrewed surface vehicles, underwater drones and explosive laden robots. ๐ ๐Iran remained at the centre... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Aug 2026 18:24 LONDON
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Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement amid regional tensions
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a joint defence pact in Mecca, formalising a pledge that an armed attack on one of the three would be treated as an attack on all. The agreement, called the Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement, was signed on Friday by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The announcement gives the deal immediate political weight because it was concluded in Mecca, the Saudi holy city, at a time of heightened regional tension.According to the joint statement described in the supporting material,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 17:30 LONDON
Russia intensifies glide-bomb strikes on Ukraine as casualties rise
Ukraine says Russia fired a record 8,300 glide bombs in July, as Kyiv also claimed Russian forces suffered 42,800 casualties during the same month. The figures were cited by Ukraine's General Staff and defence ministry in material supplied for this incident, and they point to a sharp escalation in the use of air-delivered weapons. The claims could not be independently verified.The reported increase comes as Russia leans more heavily on glide bombs and ballistic missiles amid battlefield setbacks, according to the supplied material. Ukraine says these weapons remain difficult to counter, making them central to Moscow's current campaign. The same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
Trump renews 2020 election fraud claim, urges passage of Save America Act
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 7 August 2026 at 12:34 BST: "They should say, instead, it was the most CROOKED & CORRUPT Election in History! President DJTNew evidence further undermines claim that 2020 election was 'most secure' in history: https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/new-evidence-further-undermines-claim-2020-election-was-most-secure" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 7 August 2026 at 12:34 BST: He is again framing the 2020 election as illegitimate and explicitly calling for passage of the Save America Act, signaling continued focus on election administration, ballot integrity, and voting rules rather than a new foreign-policy shift. The post reinforces a long-running Trump... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
Iran and Oman agree shipping-route coordinates as Trump says war may end soon
Iranian officials are reviewing a preliminary bill that would bar US, Israeli and other "hostile" vessels from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports cited by a parliamentary source. The development comes as Iran and Oman said they had agreed on coordinates for shipping routes through the strait, a waterway that remains central to global energy and maritime security. The latest comments also follow remarks by Donald Trump that he believes the war with Iran is nearing an end and that he is involved in negotiations.The reported bill is being examined by an Iranian parliamentary committee, while Iran's Fars... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
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US push for Hormuz naval coalition stalls as Europe hesitates
The United States is still trying to assemble an international naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz, but key European partners appear reluctant to move ahead. The effort is aimed at escorting vessels through the strategically vital waterway, where disruption has continued to strain the global economy. According to the supplied material, the United Kingdom and France had previously left open the possibility of taking part, but now seem unwilling to proceed without clearer conditions.The reporting says Washington has spent months promoting the idea of a coalition to secure shipping in the strait. It adds that the plan was first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
Trump threatens leakers as reports of US munitions shortages deepen amid Iran war
President Donald Trump has escalated his public response to reports that US munitions stocks may be under strain during the war with Iran. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he said the United States has a vast supply of munitions and threatened jail terms for people he described as leakers. He also said large amounts were being manufactured and shipped as needed, rejecting the suggestion that the military was running short.The latest reporting said Trump asked Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth about the issue at a cabinet meeting at Camp David last Friday, with the Washington Post citing two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 10:59 LONDON
United States and Angola hold second defense cooperation committee meeting in Luanda
The United States and Angola held the second Joint Angolan-American Defense Cooperation Committee (DEFCOM) meeting in Luanda, Angola, on August 5-6, 2026. The meeting was hosted by the Angolan Ministry of National Defense and Homeland Veterans. U.S. officials taking part included Assistant Secretary of War for International Security Affairs Daniel L. Embassy Charge d'Affaires Shannon Cazeau, and U.S. Africa Command Deputy Commander Lt. Angola was represented by Minister of National Defense Lรบcio Gonรงalves Amaral, Secretary of State for Military Industry Gen. Afonso Carlos Neto, and Angolan Ambassador to the U.S. Agostinho de Carvalho dos Santos Van-Dรบnem. The two sides discussed... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 10:04 LONDON
South Korea recovers 15 suspected North Korean landmines after monsoon floods near border
South Korean authorities have recovered 15 suspected North Korean landmines along coastal areas in Gwanghwa County after heavy monsoon rains and torrential flooding. Officials said the mines were found between 23 July and 3 August and were believed to have been washed over from the inter-Korean border. The discovery has renewed concern about explosive hazards in border regions exposed to severe weather.Choi Young-ran, who heads civil defence for Gwanghwa County, said the landmines were discovered along coastal areas and were likely carried by floodwaters during the monsoon season. County officials said in late July that residents should be alert to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 08:30 LONDON
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China and India Hold the 36th Meeting of Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on Border Affairs
On August 6, 2026, Director-General of the Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Hou Yanqi and Joint Secretary of the East Asia Division of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs Sujit Ghosh co-chaired the 36th Meeting of Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination(WMCC) on China-India Border Affairs in New Delhi. Representatives of government agencies for foreign affairs, home affairs, national defense and immigration affairs of the two countries attended the meeting. The two sides conducted constructive dialogue in a candid and friendly manner, had an in-depth exchange of views on further implementing the consensus reached during... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 08:01 LONDON
Ukraine volunteer team recovers bodies from front line in refrigerated van amid war
A Ukrainian volunteer team is recovering bodies from the front line and transporting them home in a refrigerated van, according to a report describing the work of a crew led by Mark Zydga. The team operates across areas affected by the war with Russia, where it says it must move through dangerous zones to collect the dead. The account says the volunteers are now focused on returning fallen soldiers to their families after first beginning as an evacuation group for civilians.Zydga, who is 27, said the crew has to deal with the smell of the bodies, damaged remains and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 07:30 LONDON
Taiwan president joins emergency evacuation drill during Han Kuang exercises
Taiwan's President William Lai has taken part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of the island's annual Han Kuang military exercises. The drill was carried out during the wider series of exercises running from 5 August to 14 August. It was presented as part of preparations for a potential Chinese invasion.The confirmed details indicate that the evacuation drill involved the president directly, underlining the symbolic and practical importance of the exercise. The annual Han Kuang drills are Taiwan's main military preparedness exercises, and this year's programme spans 10 days. The timing of the drill, described as taking place in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 07:02 LONDON
Houthis kill at least 58 Yemeni government troops in Marib and Hadramawt as spillover hits Saudi Arabia
At least 58 members of Yemen's internationally recognised government forces were killed in Houthi missile and drone attacks on military sites in Marib and Hadramawt, according to a military source. The strikes hit troop camps in the al-Ruwaik area of Marib province and in the Al-Abr and Al-Wadiah areas of Hadramawt, near the border with Saudi Arabia. The attacks also caused cross-border injuries in Saudi Arabia, widening the immediate impact of the escalation.A military source said dozens more troops were injured, while earlier medical sources had put the death toll at 38 before the figure was revised upward. Houthi military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 06:59 LONDON
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North Korea fires ballistic missile as Kim Yo-jong threatens Japan
North Korea launched a ballistic missile on Thursday toward the sea off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula, according to the supplied report, in a move that came after Kim Yo-jong issued fresh threats against Japan. The launch was detected from the Wonsan area and tracked toward the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan. It adds to already elevated tensions between Pyongyang, Tokyo, Seoul and Washington.The report says Kim Yo-jong warned two days earlier that North Korea could make "new military choices" and accused Japan of trying to conceal an ambition to become a military power.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 04:29 LONDON
Israeli raid in Qalandiya refugee camp injures at least 51 Palestinians
Israeli forces carried out a large-scale raid in the Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, injuring at least 51 Palestinians, according to the Jerusalem Governorate. The operation also led to detentions, road closures and reported restrictions on medical access in the area near Jerusalem. The camp and surrounding localities have been the focus of repeated security operations in recent months.The Palestine Red Crescent Society said 35 people were hospitalised after severe beatings, while six others were treated at the scene. It said one person was hit by a rubber-coated steel bullet and six more suffered tear gas inhalation.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 03:30 LONDON
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Sea drones and explosive-laden robots could help clear Strait of Hormuz mines
Preparations are under way for a possible mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz, with uncrewed surface vehicles, underwater drones, explosive-laden robots and helicopter-mounted lasers among the tools being discussed. The waterway is one of the world's most important shipping routes, and any reopening effort would begin with removing or neutralising sea mines. The report says the challenge would fall first to the US military and its allies if a deal is reached to reopen the passage.The Strait of Hormuz has long been treated as a strategic chokepoint because of the volume of energy shipments that pass through it. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 02:30 LONDON
Trump imposes 15% tariff on polysilicon imports after national security review
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 15% tariff on imported products made from polysilicon, a material used in semiconductors and solar panels. The order also sets minimum import prices for polysilicon and related products. It follows a national security investigation into overseas production of the material and is aimed at supporting domestic manufacturers.Trump said in the order that he had accepted recommendations from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to introduce the tariff and the minimum price measures. The administration also said it would offer incentives to boost domestic production. The move comes as the US faces... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 02:00 LONDON
Iran accuses Trump of 'theatre diplomacy on loop' as Hormuz talks continue
Iran's parliament speaker has accused Donald Trump of using what he called "theatre diplomacy on loop" after the US president said planned strikes on Iran were cancelled and claimed a deal was close. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf made the remarks in a social media post on Thursday, saying Washington was switching between military threats and negotiation offers as a pressure tactic. He urged the US to acknowledge the facts and honour its commitments.Trump said on Saturday that he had called off a planned large-scale military attack on Iran, claiming that Tehran and other countries in the region had asked for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
Germany probes explosives-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport amid hybrid attack concerns
German authorities are continuing to investigate after a drone carrying explosives was found in a restricted area at Leipzig/Halle Airport, one of the country's key cargo and military logistics hubs. The device was discovered by airport workers on Tuesday local time and later destroyed by a bomb disposal robot, according to the supporting material. Officials have described the case as a hybrid attack and opened a counterterrorism investigation.Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the incident marked a "new level of danger," while local reporting cited in the source material said the drone was carrying high-military-grade explosives. The drone was found next... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 21:32 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Ebola outbreak tops 4,000 as Middle East tensions and Ukraine war intensify
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo said the Ebola outbreak has passed 4,000 confirmed cases, prompting a major escalation in the response as there are concerns the virus may be mutating. ๐In the Middle East, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz deepened as Iran enforced a near total closure of the waterway while indirect talks with Oman continued, and shipping groups warned against any compulsory transit charges. ๐ ๐ Iran also tightened internal security at home, while President Masoud Pezeshkian said contact with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was very difficult after the reported wounding of the leader.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Aug 2026 20:27 LONDON
Netanyahu signals possible unilateral action as Iran war drags on
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested that Israel may act alone as the war with Iran continues, even as Washington and Tehran appear close to an interim deal on the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks came during a state ceremony in West Jerusalem and were framed by Netanyahu as a matter of Israel's security. The comments add to signs of strain in the US-Israeli campaign against Iran and raise fresh questions about the next phase of the conflict.Netanyahu said he was determined to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and described the United States as Israel's greatest ally.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 18:30 LONDON
Trump signals ongoing U.S. action against Venezuela and Iran, while backing Hegseth
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "The Fake News, as usual, is spreading false and completely unfounded rumors. I am extremely happy with the job that Pete Hegseth is doing. Everything has been extraordinary, including our attack on Venezuela, where the result was accomplished in less than one day, allowing us to bring one of the worst criminals anywhere in the World, Nicolas Maduro, to Justice! Likewise, Iran, where the country has been decimated for the purpose of NOT ALLOWING IT TO EVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON, is going very well! Pete... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
UNICEF says child deaths in Gaza continue despite ceasefire, as toll passes 300
UNICEF says at least 300 children have been killed in Gaza in the roughly 300 days since the October 10, 2025 truce between Israel and Hamas was announced. The agency said that amounts to an average of one child killed each day, despite the ceasefire framework that was meant to halt the fighting. It said hundreds more children have been wounded, many of them severely, as violence has continued.In a statement issued on Thursday, UNICEF regional director for the Middle East and North Africa, Edouard Beigbeder, said a ceasefire that leaves an average of one child dead every day is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 17:02 LONDON
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Israel defence minister and military chief clash publicly over West Bank detention dispute
Israel's defence minister and the military chief have publicly disagreed over the handling of a detention case in the occupied West Bank, in a rare and visible breakdown in civil-military relations during wartime. The dispute centres on Major-General Avi Bluth, who commands Israeli forces in the West Bank, after criticism from Defence Minister Israel Katz. Katz then announced on live television that Bluth would be replaced, but Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir later said the general would remain in post.The sequence of events was confirmed in commentary published on 6 August and described as part of a wider pattern of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 14:38 LONDON
Ukraine says it hit Russian refineries and Black Sea vessels as war widens
Ukraine said it struck two oil refineries deep inside Russian territory and also hit patrol boats and other vessels in the Black Sea. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Bashneft-Novoil and Slavneft-Yanos refineries were targeted in attacks aimed at limiting oil revenues Moscow uses to finance its war. The strikes were reported on Thursday and were described by Ukrainian officials as part of a broader campaign against energy and transport infrastructure.Yaroslavl regional governor Mikhail Evraev said Slavneft-Yanos was on fire after what he called the largest enemy drone attack on the region during the war. He said 93 drones were shot... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 14:31 LONDON
US-Iran negotiations remain stalled as Vance says agreement will take time
US Vice President J.D. Vance has said any agreement with Iran will take time, as Washington continues to face frustration over efforts to end the war and address nuclear issues. In an interview on Thursday, Vance described Iranians as "extraordinarily difficult" and said the diplomatic process was being slowed by what he called the fragmented nature of Iran's system.His comments add to signs that the talks remain unsettled despite pressure for progress. Vance said the United States is frustrated with the pace of negotiations and that any deal, particularly one involving Iran's nuclear programme, would be a lengthy process. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 13:59 LONDON
Myanmar leader visits Thailand as he seeks ASEAN re-engagement
Min Aung Hlaing has met Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Bangkok in his first official visit to Thailand since the 2021 coup. The meeting comes as Myanmar's military-backed leader seeks broader regional acceptance and a return to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It also underlines Thailand's willingness to keep high-level contact with Myanmar despite the country's continuing civil war.During the talks, Min Aung Hlaing said his government was focused on ending the conflict and restoring peace. He told the Thai side that Myanmar had "reestablished itself on the path to democracy" and was moving toward a better future.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 13:29 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine ports hit, Middle East tensions rise and markets rally on risk-on mood
Russia has intensified missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea ports, with Odesa among the main targets, damaging port infrastructure and adding pressure on export routes that are already under strain. NATO says it is working urgently to supply Ukraine with air defences after Kyiv failed to intercept any of the Russian ballistic missiles fired in Wednesday's overnight strike. ๐ ๐In the Middle East, Israel said two reserve soldiers were killed in combat in southern Lebanon as fighting with Hezbollah continued near the border. The Israeli military also said it would keep operating proactively in Gaza, even as Prime... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Aug 2026 08:39 LONDON
Nigeria rescues 308 abductees in major joint security operation
Nigeria's presidency says security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in Niger and Kwara states, in what officials described as the country's largest single-day rescue operation. The victims were recovered from the Kainji Lake National Park area in Niger State during a joint operation involving the military, police, intelligence services and the National Counter-Terrorism Centre. Officials said the rescued group included 163 people taken in a February attack on Woro community in Kwara State and at least 145 others abducted in Niger State.Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed the operation and viewed it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 08:31 LONDON
Israel says two reserve soldiers killed in combat in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military said two reserve soldiers were killed during combat in southern Lebanon on Thursday, as fighting with Hezbollah continued in the border area. The deaths were reported amid ongoing military activity in a region that has remained a focal point of the conflict. The latest fatalities add to the pressure on efforts to contain the violence along the Lebanon-Israel frontier.According to the supplied material, the soldiers were killed while Israel was fighting the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. No further details were given in the row about the circumstances of the combat, the unit they served... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 06:29 LONDON
IDF says it will keep operating proactively in Gaza as Netanyahu rejects US-backed plan
Israel's military chief has said the Israel Defense Forces will continue to "operate proactively" in Gaza, signalling that operations will go on even as debate intensifies over a US-backed post-war plan. Eyal Zamir made the remarks after an operational tour on Wednesday, according to a military statement, following briefings from senior commanders on the situation on the ground. He said the army had "significantly weakened" Hamas and altered the security situation in the territory.Zamir said the IDF would continue to act "in accordance with the principle we have established" to eliminate threats and defend communities and their residents. His comments... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
Malaysia pauses Rohingya repatriation plan amid safety concerns
Malaysia has said it will not return 5,000 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if their lives would be at risk, as the government continues to review a repatriation plan announced last week. Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said on Wednesday that the foreign and home ministries were still assessing the proposal before any decision is made. The announcement comes amid renewed scrutiny of the safety of Rohingya refugees and the conditions they could face if sent back.Fadzil said Malaysia would only proceed after determining whether the refugees would face persecution or threats to their lives on return. He said the government was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 20:32 LONDON
Republican confidence in Pete Hegseth wanes amid Iran war frustrations and Army nomination dispute
Republican confidence in US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appears to be weakening, according to a report published on Wednesday, as frustration grows over the war with Iran and a separate fight over military leadership appointments. The dispute has emerged inside the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill, where several Republicans are said to be questioning Hegseth's judgment and management style. The concerns come as the conflict with Iran continues with no clear end in sight.Senator Thom Tillis said he no longer has confidence in Hegseth, describing him as inconsistent and overly controlling. He also said he had heard of a loss... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 15:32 LONDON
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Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 17 as Zelenskyy calls for more air defences
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and injured 44 others, as emergency crews continued work at damaged sites. The attack hit business premises and a train station, adding to the toll from the overnight assault reported earlier in the day. Zelenskyy said the strikes also damaged civilian facilities including a brewing company, a warehouse for construction material and a mail sorting office.He said the attack lasted about two hours and involved ballistic missiles and drones, describing it as part of a series of large-scale Russian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 15:29 LONDON
Iraq faces mounting crisis as Shia armed groups resist disarmament deadline
Iraq's government is facing a growing political and security crisis as a September 30 deadline approaches for restricting weapons to state control. The dispute centres on powerful Shia armed factions that have rejected or questioned the plan, even as some other groups have said they will integrate into the state's armed forces. The issue has become one of the clearest tests yet of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's authority over armed actors outside formal state structures.Kataib Hezbollah, described as one of Iraq's most heavily armed Iran-aligned paramilitary groups, has explicitly ุฑูุถ the government's mandate and said it will keep what it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 15:03 LONDON
Nigeria orders 80% pay rise for junior soldiers amid worsening insecurity
Nigeria has ordered a pay increase of up to 80% for junior soldiers as President Bola Tinubu seeks to bolster the armed forces against worsening insecurity across the country. The move affects the lowest-ranking personnel and comes as the government faces pressure over violence linked to banditry, kidnapping, terrorism and separatist unrest. It is the second salary increase in a month for privates, who will now receive $132 a month from September.The latest rise follows a July decision by the defence minister to lift monthly wages for privates from $36 to $73. Tinubu said the increase reflected the government's "deep... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 14:33 LONDON
Russian drone manufacturer founder critically injured in car bomb near Ekaterinburg
The founder of a Russian drone manufacturer has been critically injured after a car bomb exploded near Ekaterinburg, in what appears to be a targeted attack. Vladimir Tkachuk was rushed to intensive care after a bomb planted beneath his Mercedes detonated on Wednesday, according to Russian state media citing emergency services. His bodyguard was killed in the blast.Russian media reported that Tkachuk was in a critical condition and that doctors were fighting to save his life. Images circulating on social media showed the charred remains of the vehicle and blood stains on the pavement nearby. The attack took place near... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 13:32 LONDON
Ukrainian vendor survives drone pursuit and blast in Kherson, officials say
A Ukrainian fruit and vegetable seller survived after a drone reportedly chased him around his market stall and then exploded beside his van in the southern city of Kherson, according to regional officials and police. The man, identified only as Yurii and said to be 52, was injured by shrapnel in the attack on Tuesday, 4 August. Ukrainian authorities released video of the incident and said it showed a drone pursuing him in the open area around the stall.Officials said the drone appeared to be an FPV, or first-person-view, device, a type often used in the war because it can... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 13:03 LONDON
France disputes Reform UK navy plan to return Channel asylum seekers
France has rejected a Reform UK proposal to use the Royal Navy to intercept and return asylum seekers crossing the English Channel, as the party set out a plan it calls "Operation Fortress". The proposal was presented by Nigel Farage as a future policy if Reform UK wins power, and he described it as a "rescue and return" mission rather than pushbacks. The row has quickly become a dispute between the party and French officials over sovereignty, maritime law and the practicality of carrying out returns at sea.Reform UK said the plan would involve deploying naval assets to stop small... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
North Korea warns of military options over Japan's defence buildup, citing Tomahawk test
Kim Yo Jong has issued a fresh warning that North Korea will consider additional military options in response to Japan's expanding defence posture. In a statement carried by state media, she accused Tokyo of moving toward a "war state" and said Pyongyang would not remain a passive observer. The comments were made on Wednesday and were tied directly to Japan's recent military steps in the Pacific.Kim cited Japan's first test-firing of a Tomahawk long-range cruise missile and its participation in US-led drills in the Philippines in May. Japan's defence ministry confirmed that the Tomahawk experiment last week was its first,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 11:32 LONDON
Eight South Korean students detained after Osan Air Base break-in attempt
Eight South Korean student protesters have been detained and are under investigation after allegedly trying to enter Osan Air Base, a US military installation about 50 kilometres south of Seoul. Police and US military authorities said the group was stopped on Tuesday at the base's main gate. The incident has drawn attention because it took place at one of the main hubs of the US Air Force in South Korea.According to the US military, eight people were detained after they attempted to unlawfully enter the base through the installation's main gate. The military said it transferred them to the Korean... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 08:32 LONDON
Taiwan begins annual Han Kuang war games amid rising China pressure
Taiwan has begun its annual Han Kuang military exercise, the island's largest war game, with drills starting on 5 August and scheduled to run until 14 August. The exercise is designed to prepare troops, reservists and civilians for a possible attack on the island. It comes as Taiwan continues to face sustained military pressure from China.The drills include combat scenarios for troops and reservists, with defence officials saying the aim is to make the exercise closer to real battlefield conditions. On Wednesday, dozens of reservists were seen on a beach facing the Taiwan Strait firing Taiwanese-made assault rifles at targets... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 07:30 LONDON
Netanyahu rejects Gaza withdrawal before Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the Israeli military will not withdraw from its current lines in Gaza until Hamas has completely disarmed. His comments push back against a draft agreement proposed by the White House and linked to Donald Trump's Board of Peace. The remarks cast fresh doubt on a plan that had been presented as a possible breakthrough in efforts to end the war.According to the supplied material, the draft would have seen Hamas begin disarming while Israel halted strikes and started withdrawing from roughly 60% of Gaza that it currently controls. Netanyahu said Israel had not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
Israel approves funding to take control of more than 70 West Bank heritage sites
Israel has approved 113 million shekels, or about $37m, to take control of more than 70 historical sites across the occupied West Bank. The allocation was announced by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and approved by a government steering committee on Tuesday. It comes alongside separate funding approved the same day for the Settlements Ministry.The committee said the ministry will receive 157 million shekels in direct funding and a further 142 million shekels in commitment authorisations. On the same day, the Knesset Finance Committee separately approved close to 300 million shekels in direct funding and commitments for the Settlements Ministry. Smotrich... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 05:02 LONDON
Zelenskyy shares video of drone attack on vegetable seller in Kherson
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has shared video footage of a drone attack on a civilian vegetable seller in the southern city of Kherson. The footage shows a drone pursuing a man around a van used as a street stand before diving towards him and exploding as he ducks for cover. Ukrainian officials said the man survived, but was wounded in the attack.The victim was identified by Ukrainian officials only as Yurii, a 52-year-old vegetable seller. According to the supplied material, he suffered shrapnel injuries to both legs and his back. Zelenskyy said the world must see what he described as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 23:30 LONDON
Sudan crisis deepens as Red Cross warns aid funding falls short
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has urged greater international support for Sudan, saying humanitarian needs are escalating while funding remains far below requirements. The appeal comes as the country enters its 1,200th day of conflict, with war continuing to drive displacement, disease and damage to basic services. The federation said Sudan is now one of the world's largest humanitarian crises and also one of the least visible.Derk Segaar, the federation's special envoy for Sudan, said 35 million people need humanitarian assistance, more than 9 million are internally displaced and 4.5 million have fled the country.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
Iran boosts military strength during ceasefire with US as talks continue
Iranian military officials say they are using the ceasefire period to accelerate missile and drone production, repair damaged systems and bring new equipment into service. The comments come as Tehran says it is preparing for the possibility that war could resume if negotiations fail. The developments are taking place in Tehran, where officials are also describing the ceasefire as a window to recover and adapt.Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said this week that Iran had made "maximum use" of the ceasefire and of a now-suspended memorandum of understanding signed with the United States in June. He said efforts included inducting existing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 20:29 LONDON
Israel election pressure fuels settlement push as West Bank violence surges
Settlement activity in the occupied West Bank has intensified as Israel moves toward elections expected in October, according to the supplied report. The article says the surge has raised concern that the settler movement is trying to deepen its hold on the territory. It also says the increase comes alongside a rise in settler attacks and new outposts.The report cites a warning from the United Nations last week that attacks by Israeli settlers, often carried out alongside Israeli forces, and the creation of illegal settlements and outposts had reached an all-time high. It says the trend has accelerated during the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 19:32 LONDON
US military asks staff for ideas to pressure Iran as strike threats ease
A senior US military command has emailed staff asking for suggestions on how to apply new, creative and unconventional pressure on Iran, according to the supporting material. The request was sent to high-ranking military analysts last week and was seen by a television network, the row says. It comes amid an ongoing war between the United States and Iran that began in late February.The email asked for ideas to "punish" Iran, and the command's spokesperson said the force has a long history of thinking and working in innovative ways. The spokesperson also said Admiral Brad Cooper, the senior commander overseeing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 15:05 LONDON
Gaza funeral held for 112 bodies recovered from Sabra rubble after 2023 strike
Palestinians in Gaza held a collective funeral on Tuesday for more than 100 bodies recovered from the rubble of a residential block in Sabra, in Gaza City. The remains were linked to an Israeli air strike on 22 November 2023, one of the deadliest attacks in the early weeks of the war. Rescue teams recovered 112 bodies this weekend, including 40 children, after digging through destroyed buildings in the area.According to the Hamas-run Civil Defense, the strike killed more than 300 people when warplanes destroyed the neighbourhood during the conflict's opening phase. About 40 bodies were recovered soon after the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 15:02 LONDON
Qatar says regional mediation with US and Iran is in advanced stage amid escalation fears
Qatar says efforts to reach a short-term resolution between the United States and Iran are now at an advanced stage, with draft language circulating through regional mediators. Foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said in Doha that Qatar is working with Oman and Pakistan to exchange ideas and proposals between Washington and Tehran. He said the aim is to avoid further escalation, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reopen the door to diplomacy.Al Ansari said there are no direct US-Iran talks scheduled, but that mediation is continuing and that the parties remain in contact through intermediaries. He said the whole... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 14:59 LONDON
Cameroon's Biya reshuffles army amid prolonged absence abroad
Cameroon's President Paul Biya has reshuffled key military posts while remaining out of public view for nearly two months. The 93-year-old leader appointed new officials to senior army positions and promoted five colonels to brigadier general. The changes were announced as concern grows over his prolonged stay abroad.One of those promoted, Raymond Jean Charles Beko'o Abondo, was immediately reappointed as commander of the elite presidential guard. That unit is responsible for protecting Biya, and he has held the post since 2013. The decrees were issued on Monday from Geneva, where Biya has been staying since leaving Cameroon on 7 June... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
US Army has used nearly all long-range precision missile stocks in Iran war, report says
The US Army has used "practically all" of its long-range precision missile stockpile during the war against Iran, according to a report published on Tuesday. The shortage is said to involve Army surface-to-surface systems, including Army Tactical Missile Systems and Precision Strike Missiles. The report says this is the first confirmed sign of low stocks in these offensive weapons since the conflict began.Three people familiar with US military data were cited as saying the depletion is linked to the sustained pace of operations in the war, which entered its sixth month in August. The report also said the conflict began... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
Palantir raises annual forecast after second-quarter revenue jumps 93%
Palantir Technologies has reported a sharp rise in second-quarter revenue and lifted its full-year outlook, sending its shares more than 14% higher in after-hours trading. The company said revenue reached $1.94bn in the quarter, up 93% from a year earlier. It said the growth was driven by strong demand from both commercial customers and government agencies.Chief executive Alex Karp said the quarter was "otherworldly" and said US commercial revenue grew 149% year on year. In a letter to shareholders, he said the business was compounding at a pace and scale the company had not seen before. Palantir also raised its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 11:33 LONDON
Tehran synagogue reduced to rubble in Israeli air strike, witnesses say
A historic synagogue in Tehran was destroyed in an Israeli air strike on 7 April, according to a worshipper and an expert familiar with the site. The Rafi-Nia synagogue, in Malek Lane near the Iranian capital's historic centre, was hit in the early hours of the morning, with witnesses saying three strikes landed around 3:30am. The building and a neighbouring property were left in ruins, and residents later returned to find their homes and belongings damaged or destroyed.One worshipper, Marjan, said she was alerted by a neighbour shortly before dawn and rushed to the scene. She said emergency services were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 11:04 LONDON
Four killed in Crimea shooting as investigation continues
Russian-installed officials in Crimea said four people were killed when a soldier opened fire in the village of Khmelnytske, in an incident that also left three others injured. The attacker was detained, and the motive was still being investigated, according to the regional governor, Mikhail Razvozhayev. Officials said the gunman first shot at fellow soldiers, killing one and wounding another, before turning the weapon on civilians.Razvozhayev said the civilian dead were two men aged 71 and 59, and a 64-year-old woman. He said doctors were "doing everything possible to save" those injured, while urging people to rely only on official... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 11:01 LONDON
US stocks near record high as oil falls after Trump claims Iran talks are under way
US equities moved close to record highs on Monday after President Donald Trump said talks with Iran were under way, while Brent crude fell sharply on the same day. The market reaction came amid conflicting accounts from Washington and Tehran about the status of the communications. The moves added a fresh financial-market dimension to the wider dispute over the war on Iran.The S&P 500 rose 1.5% and finished just below its closing record of 7,620.90 set on 2 June. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.3% to a record high of 53,178.41, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.1% and remained... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 05:00 LONDON
Kurdish regional leader meets Syrian president in Damascus over SDF integration and rights
Iraqi Kurdish regional leader Nechirvan Barzani has met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus for talks focused on the future of the Syrian Democratic Forces and Kurdish rights in post-Assad Syria. The meeting, held at the People's Palace, was described as the first visit by a Kurdish leader to Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. It comes after months of engagement between the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq and Syria's new administration.According to Syria's state news agency, the two sides discussed bilateral relations between Erbil and Damascus, along with regional issues they said required greater cooperation and coordination. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 17:30 LONDON
Pentagon accelerates Patriot and THAAD interceptor production amid stockpile strain
The United States Department of Defense has announced new agreements with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to expand production of missile defence interceptors used in the Patriot PAC-3 and THAAD systems. The move is aimed at increasing output as the Pentagon seeks to rebuild stockpiles under pressure from ongoing military commitments. The announcement was made on Monday and was followed by a separate Army contract for Patriot interceptors later in the week.The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth more than $58bn to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, converting a previous one-year agreement worth $4.7bn into a seven-year deal. Northrop... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 16:33 LONDON
Wildfire in southwest France uncovers unexploded World War II shells
A wildfire in southwest France has uncovered unexploded World War II shells, forcing bomb disposal teams to secure the area before residents can return home. The fire left scorched ground littered with wartime ammunition near residential properties, according to the supplied report. Specialists were seen searching for and collecting shells as part of the emergency response.Officials said some of the munitions exploded in extreme heat, sending shrapnel into nearby buildings. That prompted the creation of a safety zone around the affected area. Crews have been removing visible explosives first, with a more thorough clearance operation to follow once conditions are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 15:03 LONDON
Myanmar's Suu Kyi meets Red Cross representative for first time in years
The meeting between detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross has added a rare humanitarian development to a case that has drawn sustained international concern. A government spokesperson said Suu Kyi met Arnaud de Baecque in the capital, Naypyitaw, on Monday. It was the first publicised visit by a foreign official since she was removed from power in the 2021 military coup.The ICRC said the visit followed its standards and procedures for people deprived of liberty, and that it included the opportunity to speak with Suu Kyi in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 14:31 LONDON
Who will shape post-war Iran as rival power centres prepare for recovery?
As the war involving Iran enters its sixth month, debate is intensifying over who will define the country's post-war direction. The immediate question is not only how the fighting ends, but which institutions will shape the recovery that follows. According to the supplied material, external pressure has not produced a clear split in Tehran, but it has compressed existing disagreements into a more constrained political space.The row material says Washington has been betting that sustained military pressure will fracture decision-making in Tehran. It also notes that Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently said members of the Iranian government had contacted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 14:06 LONDON
Pakistan-administered Kashmir election unrest deepens as second voting phase begins under heavy security
The second phase of regional voting in Pakistan-administered Kashmir began in Muzaffarabad on Sunday under heavy security, as protests, boycott calls and shutdowns continued to overshadow the election. Polling stations opened in the capital after two days of closures and empty streets, with paramilitary personnel and police deployed across the city. The vote is being held in three stages after weeks of unrest forced the Election Commission to split the process.The latest round follows a prolonged dispute over electoral reforms and representation, led by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee, a local pressure group that authorities banned on 5... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 14:03 LONDON
Sudan army drone strike on Darfur court session kills 35, rights group says
A drone strike in North Darfur has killed 35 people and injured dozens more during a traditional court session in a village controlled by the Rapid Support Forces, according to a local rights group. The attack took place on Sunday afternoon in Ghara al-Zawiya, in the west of Sudan, as the country's civil war between the Sudanese army and the RSF continues. The Emergency Lawyers Group said the gathering was held under a tree with local community leaders present.The rights organisation said the strike was carried out by the Sudanese army. The army has not commented on the allegation. A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 12:05 LONDON
Moscow restaurant bombing death toll rises to five as Russia blames Ukraine
Russia has blamed Ukraine for a bombing at an upmarket restaurant in central Moscow that killed five people and injured 19 others. The blast happened on Saturday evening near the entrance to Balzi Rossi, an Italian restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square, in one of the capital's Stalin-era skyscrapers. Authorities said an unidentified woman carrying an improvised explosive device was stopped by a security guard before the device detonated moments later.Russia's foreign ministry accused Kyiv of carrying out the attack, while investigators continued to examine who planned it and who may have been the intended target. Reports cited by Russian and independent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 12:02 LONDON
Ukrainian drone attack sets Wildberries warehouse on fire in Russia's Vladimir region
A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a fire at a warehouse belonging to Wildberries in Russia's Vladimir region, according to the company. The incident took place on Monday and prompted the evacuation of staff from the site. Firefighters were still working at the scene as the company said it had rerouted logistics operations to other facilities.Regional governor Alexander Avdeyev said a young man suffered a non-life-threatening head wound and was being taken to hospital. He also said a woman living nearby had minor injuries to one leg. The company said deliveries and shipments were continuing through other warehouses, indicating an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 08:00 LONDON
Suicide bombing outside police station in Pakistan's Swat kills at least 14 as TTP claims responsibility
A suspected suicide bombing outside a police station in Kabal, in Pakistan's Swat district, killed at least 14 people and wounded at least 18, according to officials. The blast took place in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, in northwestern Pakistan, where authorities have been warning of a renewed rise in militancy. A pro-police rally of local residents was taking place in the same area, although it was not immediately clear whether that gathering was the intended target.Regional police official Fida Hussain said the dead included five police officers and eight civilians, while the 14th person was believed to be the bomber. A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 00:59 LONDON
Greece wildfire response hit by helicopter collision west of Athens as one crew survives
Two firefighting helicopters collided in mid-air on Sunday while responding to a wildfire in Greece, leaving two crew members dead and two others alive after an emergency landing and a crash in a ravine. The incident happened about 65 km west of Athens, near the Attica-Boeotia border, as crews were working on a large blaze in the area. Video from the scene showed one Bell helicopter striking the propellers of the other before one aircraft caught fire and went down.The Greek Fire Service said the helicopters were leased and were taking part in efforts to tackle the wildfire. The dead... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 22:02 LONDON
Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly strikes as death toll rises to at least 14
Officials in Ukraine and Russia said a fresh exchange of strikes has killed at least 14 people in total, with deaths reported in several regions on both sides of the border. Ukrainian attacks on Russia killed at least nine people, while Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least five, according to the supplied reports. The incidents were reported on 2 August and affected areas including Belgorod, Saratov and Udmurtia in Russia, and Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv in Ukraine.Russian regional officials said four people were killed in Belgorod region, including a 13-year-old girl near a playground, while two more died in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 20:29 LONDON
Overnight Israeli strikes kill civilians in Gaza as ceasefire talks continue
Overnight Israeli strikes hit multiple residential buildings across Gaza and killed at least eight people, according to civil defence officials. The attacks were reported around midnight and affected sites in the central Gaza Strip, Gaza City and the area northwest of Khan Younis in the south. The strikes came as diplomatic efforts over the wider conflict continued, with no immediate sign that the violence on the ground had eased.Civil defence officials said a man and his wife were killed when an Israeli military helicopter struck an apartment near the central Gaza Strip. They said an elderly man and a child... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 07:00 LONDON
Ukraine's drone strike force launches long-range attacks toward occupied Crimea
Ukrainian drone crews have launched long-range drones from a countryside site toward occupied Crimea, according to a report describing a night-time operation by the elite 414th aviation brigade. The account says the drones were sent from a field in Ukraine and headed across the front line toward the peninsula, which Russia seized in 2014 and has since heavily militarised. The operation was carried out by members of the unit known as Magyar's Birds, which the report presents as part of Ukraine's expanding drone strike capability.The report identifies Lt Col Ray as a Ukrainian commander with the 414th aviation brigade and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
Trump administration subpoena over North Korea reporting draws press freedom criticism
The Trump administration has issued a subpoena to freelance reporter Matthew Cole over his reporting on a secret 2019 US military mission in North Korea, according to the New York Times. The newspaper said the subpoena was delivered by Federal Bureau of Investigation agents in February, but the matter has only now become public. The case adds a new legal dispute between the administration and journalists over source protection and national security reporting.Cole was identified by the newspaper as the target of the subpoena on Saturday. He had worked with the paper's national correspondent, Dave Philipps, on an investigation published... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 01:32 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMPโS WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind Americaโs War Narrative
โWhen 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.โ 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 isnโt 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 Iranโs 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 โDecentโ Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Todayโs incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of IranโUnited States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iranโs uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
