Trump threatens forceful US response after Iran missile attack on base in Jordan
US President Donald Trump has threatened a forceful response after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it carried out a missile strike on a US military base in Jordan. The latest comments came after the IRGC released footage of overnight strikes and after Jordan said all five ballistic missiles were intercepted by Patriot systems. The incident has added to already high tensions between Washington and Tehran, with both sides signalling that the confrontation is not over.According to the supplied material, the missiles were launched late on Tuesday and aimed at US positions in the region. Trump said the United States... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 20:59 LONDON
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Japan earthquake death toll rises as rescuers search collapsed sites in Kumamoto
At least 13 people have now been confirmed dead after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's southern main island of Kyushu, with rescue teams still searching collapsed sites in the Kumamoto region. Emergency workers and soldiers have been combing through debris at a shopping centre in Kashima Town and at a factory where several people are believed to have died. More than 100 aftershocks have been recorded since the quake, keeping pressure on rescue operations and evacuation centres.Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, said the death toll had reached 13, while local authorities reported 64 injured, including six in a critical... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 19:31 LONDON
Hormuz shipping disruption deepens as Iran rejects deal and tanker traffic is halted
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains halted, adding to concern over a wider disruption to global energy supplies. The waterway, one of the world's most important oil transit routes, is at the centre of a growing shock that is also affecting other major shipping lanes. Tankers are now avoiding the Bab al-Mandeb strait as well, while Ukrainian strikes have hit Russian export infrastructure in the Black Sea.The supplied material says Iran rejected an Omani proposal to split the Strait of Hormuz into two equal shipping lanes. It also says the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stopped and boarded three tankers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 18:32 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran strikes, Japan quake toll rises, and Europe faces wildfire heat
President Donald Trump has threatened a major escalation against Iran after renewed attacks on US military sites in the Middle East, as Washington said it intercepted missiles and then joined strikes with Israel on Iraq-linked groups. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it fired ballistic missiles at US installations in Jordan, while the US military also weighed restricting phone use for troops there over fears Iran could exploit social media and footage. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗The White House diplomacy around the crisis continued as Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, with tensions over Gaza, Iran and Israel’s military presence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Jul 2026 18:23 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Japan quake death toll rises as Europe wildfire risk and Asia tech shares slide
Japan is in a second day of rescue work after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit southern Japan and killed at least 13 people, with emergency crews searching rubble in the Kumamoto area of Kyushu and assessing damage to homes and a mall. đź”— đź”—In Europe, France and Spain are battling intensifying wildfires as evacuations rise and officials warn that climate adaptation needs to accelerate, with a new heatwave set to push temperatures into the high 30s and low 40s Celsius and raise the risk of further blazes. đź”— đź”—The Russia, Ukraine war continued to spread damage overnight, with Russian authorities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Jul 2026 12:24 LONDON
NCA and Freeview launch romance fraud warning campaign
The National Crime Agency and Freeview channel Great! Romance have launched a joint campaign aimed at warning viewers about romance fraud. The campaign focuses on the warning signs of the crime and is being promoted through Great! The source says romance fraud affects victims both emotionally and financially. It also states that the crime costs millions of pounds every year, but provides no further figures, case details, or enforcement action. No suspects, arrests, victims, locations, or specific incidents are named in the source. The material is a prevention campaign announcement rather than a report of a single fraud case, and... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 11:32 LONDON
Russia-Ukraine war escalates as drone strikes hit Ryazan and casualties reported in Taganrog, Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk
Russian authorities said Ukrainian drone attacks hit industrial facilities in the western city of Ryazan overnight, causing fires and forcing evacuations at warehouses operated by the online retailer Wildberries. Ryazan governor Pavel Malkov said 45 drones were shot down over the region and that falling debris sparked a fire in an industrial area, while also damaging a home and another building. He said six people were hospitalised with injuries.Separate incidents were reported in other parts of Russia and Ukraine. In the southern Russian city of Taganrog, regional governor Yury Slyusar said a woman was killed and a man injured after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 09:29 LONDON
Algeria elects first woman parliamentary speaker
Algeria's parliament has elected Khalida Boufedeche as its first-ever woman speaker, marking a notable moment in the country's political history. The vote took place on Tuesday evening in Algiers, where Boufedeche represents the capital. Her election makes her the fourth-highest-ranking official in Algeria.Boufedeche is a trained allergist and a member of the ruling National Liberation Front, or FLN. She also sits on the party's central committee and has previously served in local politics before entering parliament. The FLN won the largest share of seats in the recent parliamentary election, taking 91 of the 407 seats in the chamber.The election comes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 09:00 LONDON
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US intercepts Iranian missiles and expands strikes in Iraq as tensions rise
US Central Command said American forces intercepted an Iranian missile barrage aimed at US personnel in the Middle East and then carried out joint strikes with Saudi Arabia against sites in eastern Iraq. The command said the operation targeted logistics and weapons facilities used by Iran-backed militias, describing the action as a response to more than 30 drone attacks directed by the Revolutionary Guard in the previous 72 hours. An American official said the missile launch and the strikes in Iraq were separate incidents, with the Iranian attack coming first.Saudi Arabia's defence ministry confirmed the strikes and said the kingdom... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 05:59 LONDON
India condemns attacks on vessels in Strait of Hormuz as casualties reported
India has expressed deep concern over renewed violence in West Asia and condemned recent attacks on maritime vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at a United Nations Security Council open debate on the Middle East, India's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, called for immediate de-escalation of tensions. He said the resumption of attacks after a brief pause was deeply concerning and urged the restoration of unimpeded navigation and trade through international waterways.Harish said India strongly condemned attacks on several vessels, including GFS Galaxy, MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, which were struck during transit through the Strait of Hormuz... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 05:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Japan quake, Middle East tensions and Europe wildfires dominate a crowded day
A powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture in southwest Japan, causing building collapses, damage to a shopping centre and the historic castle, with deaths feared and dozens injured as rescue teams searched a damaged mall and power outages spread across the region. đź”—Separate reports said the quake measured 7.1, triggered tsunami warnings and emergency alerts across southern Japan, and left at least 50 people injured as crews worked to reach those trapped inside the shopping centre. đź”— đź”—In the Middle East, tensions around Iran and the wider Red Sea route remained high. Donald Trump publicly rebuked Benjamin Netanyahu over reports of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Jul 2026 18:24 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ebola toll climbs as Middle East tensions, floods and wildfires dominate global news
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo said Ebola infections have risen to 3,200 and deaths to at least 1,405, underlining the scale of the outbreak as officials continue to track the spread. đź”—In the Middle East, Iran said talks with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are bilateral and do not involve the United States, while the pause in strikes between Washington and Tehran held for a second day amid renewed diplomatic efforts. đź”— đź”— Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei also deepened pressure on any US Iran engagement by voicing stronger support for Hezbollah, and Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
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Israeli raids across West Bank towns intensify amid rising settler violence
Israeli forces have raided at least 20 towns and villages across the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, demolishing homes and arresting dozens of Palestinians. The operations were reported on Monday in several locations, including Beita, Nilin, Arrabeh and Deir al-Ghusun, as settler attacks against Palestinians and their property also intensified. The raids form part of a broader security crackdown that has widened across multiple districts in a single day.According to the supplied reports, soldiers carried out demolition work in Nilin, west of Ramallah, and entered the Jabal Salman area in Beita, south of Nablus, with military bulldozers also seen... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 12:31 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
Attack on holiday camps in Russian-held Zaporizhzhia kills 11, including four children
Moscow-installed officials in the partly Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region said a Ukrainian strike on holiday camps overnight killed 11 people and wounded 14 others. Kremlin-installed regional head Yevgeny Balitsky said four children were among the dead, revising earlier figures that had put the death toll lower. The attack was reported in the seaside village of Kyrylivka, in an area of southeastern Ukraine that remains divided by the war.Balitsky said the wounded included 14 people and accused Ukrainian forces of targeting the camps, adding that the victims had been struck while at the resorts. Ukraine had not immediately commented on the allegation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 16:32 LONDON
Saudi Arabia and Houthis exchange fire as Jazan refinery strike is claimed
The Houthis have claimed a missile strike on the Saudi city of Jazan, with social media footage appearing to show the Saudi Aramco refinery in the area being hit. The claim came after Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen's port city of Hodeida and on a nearby island, following the group's announcement of a maritime blockade in the Red Sea. Saudi authorities issued emergency alerts for Jazan province after the reported attack, but no official damage assessment was confirmed in the supplied material.According to the rows provided, the Houthis said on Telegram that a Yemeni missile... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 11:59 LONDON
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UNESCO adds West Bank and Lebanon sites to endangered heritage list
UNESCO has placed six sites in the occupied West Bank and Lebanon on its endangered World Heritage list after a committee vote in Busan, South Korea. The decision was taken on Friday under an emergency procedure and came despite objections from Israel. The sites were added to both the main World Heritage list and the endangered list at the same time, reflecting concern about conflict-related threats.The locations include Sebastia, a biblical archaeological site on a hilltop near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, and five castles in southern Lebanon. UNESCO member states approved the listings after Israel campaigned against them,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 22:41 LONDON
Irish police intercept car carrying 'extremely significant' bomb bound for Northern Ireland
Irish police have intercepted a car carrying what the Garda Commissioner described as an "extremely significant" bomb in the Republic of Ireland. The vehicle was stopped on the N2 near Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, while it was being driven across the border for an attack in Northern Ireland. Two people have been arrested following the operation, which police said targeted dissident republican activity.Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly said officers found an explosive device and later described the seizure as an "extremely significant" one. The stop took place at about 15:00 local time on Wednesday, according to the confirmed account, and the driver... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 13:00 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
Shipping disruption deepens in Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb as tanker fire reported
Maritime insurance costs are rising sharply as disruption intensifies in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb, two waterways that are central to global energy and trade flows. Iranian sources said an explosion set a tanker ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz after it tried to travel the southern route off the coast of Oman. They also said two other vessels turned back after the blast, underscoring the immediate effect on traffic through the waterway.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the tanker fire happened on Thursday and claimed the three ships were acting under US orders. In the same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 15:29 LONDON
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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
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
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
