Israeli artillery and airstrikes hit multiple towns in southern Lebanon
Israeli artillery shelling struck the outskirts of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, with machine-gun fire also directed toward the town, according to the National News Agency correspondent. The same report said Israeli artillery shelling also hit Kounin. A massive explosion was reported in Ainatha in the Bint Jbeil district. The report further said enemy warplanes launched an airstrike on the outskirts of Baraashit, also in Bint Jbeil district. In Marjeyoun district, Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike on Deir Seryan. In Nabatieh district, Israeli aircraft struck Nabatieh al-Fawqa, but the missile did not explode. The source provided no casualty figures, damage assessment, or... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 04:32 LONDON
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Israeli shelling and drone strike reported on outskirts of Mayfadoun
The outskirts of Mayfadoun town came under intermittent Israeli artillery shelling, NNA reported on Monday. The report said the shelling affected the town's outskirts, without giving any further detail on duration or intensity. NNA correspondent also cited eyewitnesses in Mayfadoun saying an Israeli drone flew over the town before descending. According to those witnesses, the drone exploded on the roof of a house on the outskirts of the town. The source does not state whether there were casualties, injuries, or additional damage. It also does not provide any information on the identity of the house's occupants or on any wider... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 04:32 LONDON
Walid Jumblatt backs armistice talks if they lead to Israeli withdrawal
President Joseph Aoun on Monday received former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt at Baabda Palace, according to NNA. Jumblatt attended with his son, Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Teymour Jumblatt, and MP Wael Abou Faour. The meeting was held this afternoon and focused on the latest developments in Lebanon and the region in light of the current situation. During the visit, Jumblatt presented Aoun with a copy of his memoir, published under the title "A Destiny in This Levant: From the Civil War to the Impossible Peace." No further details were provided on the content of the discussion beyond... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 04:32 LONDON
Israeli drone drops sound bomb over Hadatha in south Lebanon
A National News Agency correspondent reported that a hostile drone dropped a sound bomb over the town of Hadatha in south Lebanon. The source gives no indication of damage, casualties, or any follow-up response on the ground. The report is limited to the single incident and identifies the object as a drone carrying out the drop. No additional details were provided about the aircraft's origin, the timing of the event, or whether there were any other strikes in the area. The source does not name any other actors beyond describing the drone as hostile. It also does not report injuries,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 04:31 LONDON
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Former Junglers leader Sanna Manjang appears in military trial in The Gambia
Sanna Manjang has appeared before a military court in Banjul on charges of desertion, in a case linked to The Gambia's efforts to address abuses committed under former president Yahya Jammeh. Manjang, who once led the paramilitary unit known as the Junglers, is accused of leaving the armed forces in 2017 after Jammeh lost power and went into exile. The hearing marks another step in a long-running accountability process that has continued since the end of Jammeh's 20-year rule.The court case centres on an allegation that Manjang was absent for a continuous period of nine years with the intention of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 22:37 LONDON
Iran warns US may resume strikes as Trump weighs military action amid fresh threat exchange
Iran's military leadership has intensified its warnings to Washington, saying the war with the United States is not over and that it has prepared for a long-term conflict. In a statement carried by the country's armed forces and the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, officials said they believed the US was preparing to resume strikes on Iran after a meeting in an unnamed European country. They also said any new attack would bring repeated strikes on US bases and interests in the region.The latest exchange comes as US President Donald Trump said he was weighing his options on Iran after cutting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 12:29 LONDON
Putin wins landslide in Russian parliamentary election amid renewed Nato concerns
Vladimir Putin's United Russia party has won a landslide in Russia's parliamentary election, according to results reported with almost all ballots counted. The outcome has intensified concerns among critics that the vote was tightly controlled and could be used to justify a harder line on Ukraine and Nato. The election result comes as countries bordering war-torn Ukraine remain on alert after repeated incidents near the Nato frontier.United Russia won almost 58% of the vote, a much stronger showing than five years ago, and secured an overwhelming majority in the State Duma. The Communist Party came second with about 14%, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 11:36 LONDON
UEFA rejects Ireland request to avoid future draws with Israel
UEFA has rejected a request from the Football Association of Ireland to keep the Republic of Ireland and Israel apart in future competition draws. The dispute comes as the two teams are scheduled to meet in the Nations League on 27 September and 4 October. UEFA said such decisions are handled individually and are guided mainly by security considerations.The Irish association said its chief executive, David Courell, had asked UEFA whether the teams could be separated after they were paired in February's Nations League draw. UEFA said requests to avoid certain pairings are assessed case by case, taking into account... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 16:32 LONDON
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Russia votes for a second day in tightly controlled State Duma election amid war and political crackdown
Voting is continuing in Russia's three-day election for the State Duma and regional offices, with the ballot expected to reinforce President Vladimir Putin's political control. The vote runs from 18 to 20 September and comes as Russia's war in Ukraine continues into its fifth year. Only parties that back Putin and the war are on the ballot, while Yabloko, the country's only publicly anti-war party still operating inside Russia, has been barred.The election will fill all 450 seats in the State Duma, along with governorships in 11 federal regions and seats in regional legislatures across 39 federal subjects. Voters are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 13:01 LONDON
Boko Haram fighters and ISIL supporters accused of using AI chatbots for bombmaking and attack planning
Boko Haram fighters and supporters of the wider ISIL movement are being linked to the use of major artificial intelligence chatbots for bombmaking, attack planning and battlefield problem-solving, according to research and exclusive material described in the supplied reporting. The findings focus on northeastern Nigeria and on online spaces used by ISIL supporters, where users were said to be sharing ways to bypass AI safeguards. The material points to a developing pattern in which extremist groups are adapting consumer AI tools for operational use.Researchers from the University of Cambridge said they interviewed 27 former members of Boko Haram's two factions,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 10:03 LONDON
Iran and Sweden trade diplomat expulsions after Stockholm cites improper activities
Iran has ordered a Swedish diplomat to leave the country within 48 hours after Sweden expelled an Iranian diplomat from its embassy in Stockholm. The move marks a fresh reciprocal diplomatic confrontation between Tehran and Stockholm, with both sides accusing the other of breaching diplomatic norms. Iran said the Swedish decision was unjustified, while Sweden said the expelled diplomat had engaged in improper activities incompatible with the Vienna Convention.According to Iran's foreign ministry, the Swedish ambassador in Tehran was summoned on Thursday and told of the reciprocal expulsion order. The ministry said the Swedish action was based on what it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 16:05 LONDON
India-Pakistan naval collision in the Arabian Sea raises escalation fears
Pakistan and India have traded fresh accusations after their naval vessels collided in the Arabian Sea, prompting both governments to summon each other's diplomats. Pakistan said the Indian warship entered its exclusive economic zone, while India said the collision took place in international waters. The incident has sharpened concern about unintended escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbours, coming more than a year after their four-day air war in May 2025.According to the supplied material, the collision happened on Tuesday and the diplomatic protests followed on Wednesday. Pakistan's Foreign Office said its navy had been conducting the biennial SEASPARK-26 exercise inside its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 15:00 LONDON
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Russia heads into Duma election expected to cement Kremlin control
Russia is voting in a parliamentary election expected to return a Duma dominated by United Russia and lawmakers loyal to President Vladimir Putin. The vote is for 450 deputies to the lower house of parliament and is taking place against the backdrop of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Russia has its own political system and political process, underscoring the authorities' confidence that the result will bring few surprises.Officials say nearly 200 war veterans are standing in the election, a sign that the Kremlin is using the contest to promote soldiers who have returned from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 06:36 LONDON
North Korea rejects denuclearization expectations during Vienna nuclear conference
North Korea has rejected expectations that it will give up its nuclear weapons, with Kim Yo-jong saying the country's status as a nuclear power is absolute and cannot be reversed. Her remarks were issued on Thursday and tied to the International Atomic Energy Agency's General Conference in Vienna. The statement is the latest public signal from Pyongyang that it sees its nuclear arsenal as permanent.Kim Yo-jong described calls for denuclearization as "idiotic" and dismissed them as routine and unrealistic. According to the statement, North Korea has already embedded its nuclear status in domestic law. She also said the country's arsenal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 02:30 LONDON
Leaked photos show extensive damage at US bases in the Gulf after Iranian strikes
Leaked photographs have shown extensive damage at multiple US military sites in the Middle East after Iranian strikes, according to a report based on images obtained from an unnamed military source. The pictures were described as showing a severed radar jet, flattened trailers and severely damaged buildings. The material suggests the impact on the bases was broader than had been publicly acknowledged.The images were obtained by a US broadcaster from an unnamed member of the military, who said the damage to the bases had not been fully communicated to the American public. The report did not identify the specific sites... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 23:00 LONDON
US confirms on-orbit space weapons as debate grows over military competition in orbit
The United States has acknowledged that it has deployed weapons in Earth orbit, in a rare public confirmation that has drawn fresh attention to the militarisation of space. US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the systems are "on-orbit space control weapons" intended to defend US forces against hostile action. He did not say when they were placed in orbit, how many there are, or what specific capabilities they have.Meink made the remarks at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference, where he said the United States must remain ready to meet evolving threats. He described space control as involving kinetic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 16:02 LONDON
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Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
