US officials reject reports of dangerously low munitions stockpiles after Iran war
The White House and Pentagon have rejected reports that US munitions stocks have fallen to dangerously low levels after five months of war on Iran. The dispute centres on air-defence interceptors used in Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, systems, which experts say are especially important for protecting US forces and allies. The issue has drawn attention because it touches both battlefield readiness and the ability of Washington to sustain support for partners abroad.In a statement provided on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said the United States has "far more munitions than anyone in the world" and more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 23:33 LONDON
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Nigeria rescues 308 kidnapping victims in major security operation
Nigeria 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 rescue operation in a single day. The announcement was made on Wednesday and included 163 people taken from Woro village in Kwara state and 145 others abducted in Niger State. Authorities said the victims were recovered from the Kainji Lake National Park Forest, an area that has become associated with criminal hideouts.Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed the operation and praised the agencies involved. He said the rescue brought together the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 22:00 LONDON
Deadly Russian strike on Kyiv as death toll rises to 21
At least 21 people were killed and dozens more injured after a large overnight Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas, according to Ukrainian authorities. The strike began just after midnight and hit the capital region with little warning, leaving damaged warehouses, a postal sorting centre and infrastructure near a railway station. Emergency crews were still working through the aftermath hours later, with repairs under way to restore power lines and train services.Ukrainian officials said Russia fired 115 drones and 24 ballistic missiles overnight. Most of the drones were shot down, but Kyiv's depleted air defences did... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 20:29 LONDON
Germany investigates armed drone found near cargo planes at Leipzig airport
German authorities are investigating after police in Saxony said an employee found a drone carrying an unknown explosive device in the secure cargo flight operations area at Leipzig airport. The drone was discovered near the airport's southern runway and close to Ukrainian cargo planes, according to the supporting material. Officials said the device did not detonate because the detonator was faulty.The incident has been described as a serious aviation security breach because the drone reached a restricted area at one of Germany's key cargo hubs. The airport is used for freight operations linked to Ukrainian Antonov aircraft, as well as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 19:01 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Kyiv hit again as Gaza, Hormuz and West Bank tensions deepen across several fronts
At least 17 people were killed and more than 40 injured in another overnight Russian attack on Kyiv, with rescue work still under way as officials warned the toll could rise. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strikes on the capital and surrounding region showed Ukraine urgently needed more air defences. 🔗 🔗Ukraine also said a Russian drone chased a fruit and vegetable seller around his stall in Kherson before exploding beside his van, and Zelenskyy shared footage of the attack. Kyiv further said North Korea is deploying a missile unit with six launchers and 120 ballistic missiles to western Russia,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Aug 2026 18:21 LONDON
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
UN says Iran has executed at least 56 people since March amid crackdown on dissent
The United Nations human rights chief has said Iran has executed at least 56 people since 19 March on national security-related charges. Volker Turk said 27 of those cases were linked to nationwide protests that began earlier this year. He warned that capital punishment was being used to instil fear and suppress dissent.In a statement released on Wednesday, Turk said he was alarmed by the rise in executions and death sentences issued in Iran since March. The UN Human Rights Office said more than 100 other people remain at risk of execution on similar security charges. It also said executions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz as deal may be near
US President Donald Trump has said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as today or tomorrow, while warning that Iran would be hit very hard if negotiations fail. His comments came as the strategic waterway remained at the centre of talks involving the United States, Oman and Iran over traffic through the passage. The latest remarks add urgency to a dispute that has already unsettled global energy markets and shipping.Trump said negotiators had a very good day and told reporters in California that the strait would be open very soon, or Iran would face... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 07:01 LONDON
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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
Day News Recap: Oil swings on Iran talks as Gaza, wildfires and health crises add to global strain
Oil markets were the biggest story of the day, with prices first jumping on the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and then falling sharply after US officials said talks with Iran and Oman could produce a deal this week to reopen the route. The disruption has already lifted profits at major energy companies, including BP, which reported quarterly earnings of $5.73bn, its highest in four years. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, the diplomatic and military picture remained tense. Iran said it did not want to widen the conflict, even as President Donald Trump said talks had resumed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Aug 2026 18:24 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
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Noontime News Recap: Deadly fires, floods and strikes hit multiple regions as BP and Palantir beat forecasts
Russian and Ukrainian strikes overnight have killed civilians on both sides of the border, while also hitting logistics sites, according to regional officials and local authorities. 🔗In Crimea, Russian installed officials said four people were killed when a soldier opened fire in the village of Khmelnytske, and three others were wounded as the investigation continues. 🔗In Ethiopia, 14 people were killed when a landslide struck Tsadqane D monastery in the northern Amhara region during an overnight prayer service, according to local reports. 🔗Severe weather has also caused fresh loss of life in Asia, where Sri Lanka has closed schools in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Aug 2026 12:21 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
BP reports four-year-high profits as Middle East war pushes up oil prices
BP has reported quarterly profits of $5.73bn, its highest in four years, after the war in the Middle East drove up oil prices. The oil company said Brent crude averaged $103.85 a barrel in the April-to-June period, compared with $67.88 in the same quarter a year earlier. The rise in crude prices has also fed through into higher petrol, diesel and household energy costs in many places.The profit figure was more than double the $2.35bn BP made in the same period last year. It was also the company's strongest quarterly result since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 10:30 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Trump says Iran talks are under way as Gaza, Hormuz and markets stay in focus
Donald Trump said talks with Iran were continuing and warned Tehran it faced a final chance over the nuclear issue and the Strait of Hormuz, even as Iranian officials denied wanting to widen the conflict and said they would defend the country if needed. The mixed messages have deepened uncertainty over diplomacy and regional security. 🔗 🔗That uncertainty was sharpened after a cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman, with separate reports again highlighting the risk to shipping in the waterway. The incident comes as the US and Iran trade conflicting claims... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Aug 2026 08:42 LONDON
US probes possible Iranian-linked cyberattacks on water systems in seven states
US authorities are investigating reported cyberattacks on water systems in Minnesota and six other states, after officials said some of the activity disrupted water operations. Minnesota first reported that more than 30 of its state water systems had faced what it described as a coordinated cyberattack. Days later, the FBI said cyberattacks had been reported in seven states, widening the scope of the inquiry.The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is reportedly examining whether there is a possible Iranian connection to the Minnesota attacks, according to US media reports. The agency has not commented publicly on the reported probe. US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 05:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Deadly strikes and unrest spread from Moscow to Sudan, while markets track yen and oil moves
Russia said a bombing at an upmarket restaurant in central Moscow killed five people and injured 19, and blamed Ukraine for the attack. 🔗Across the wider war, officials in Ukraine and Russia reported a fresh exchange of strikes that left at least 14 people dead in total, while a separate Ukrainian drone attack set fire to a Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Vladimir region and a Russian bombardment destroyed eight million books in a Kharkiv warehouse. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, a second Qatari LNG tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz within a month, widening force majeure concerns,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Aug 2026 18:18 LONDON
Kremlin critic Boris Nadezhdin says he has fled Russia for Paris amid election crackdown
Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has said he has left Russia and is now in Paris after a series of moves by the authorities that blocked his political activity. In a video filmed with the Eiffel Tower in the background, the 63-year-old said he was "alive and free" but "not in Russia at the moment". He added that he needed "to get my bearings and figure out what to do next".Nadezhdin said he had recently been detained and then faced further pressure after announcing plans to run in September's parliamentary elections. According to the reports, the justice ministry designated him... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 17:32 LONDON
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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
Threat to oil tankers in the Middle East at worst level since Iran war began, analysts say
Analysts say the threat to crude shipping in the Middle East is now at its worst level since the Iran war began, after a series of attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and a sharp fall in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The warning comes as tanker operators and ship-tracking firms report that some vessels are avoiding detection by switching off transponders, a practice known as going dark. The disruption is affecting one of the world's most sensitive energy corridors at a time when shipping routes across the region are under pressure.According to ship-tracking data cited by analysts,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 16:59 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Iran denies US talks as yen intervention, Gaza tensions and Europe fires dominate
Iran has denied it is negotiating directly with the United States, saying current discussions are only with Oman and focus on a joint management arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz shipping route, even as the wider regional backdrop remains tense. 🔗In the Middle East, Israel has raised concerns with Washington over a Gaza framework promoted by President Donald Trump, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office saying talks are continuing. 🔗In Europe, the United States has ordered its European Command to oversee a reorganisation of Security Assistance Group Ukraine, with roles and responsibilities being realigned across SAG U and NATO structures.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Aug 2026 12:19 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
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Naples-area earthquake injures 26 as aftershocks continue in Campi Flegrei
A shallow magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei volcanic area near Naples late on Friday, injuring 26 people and causing fresh damage in Pozzuoli. The quake was recorded at a depth of three kilometres and was followed by a series of smaller aftershocks. Around 300 residents were evacuated, with most of the damage concentrated in the town closest to the epicentre.Italy's civil protection service said five of the injured were taken to hospital. Several unoccupied buildings collapsed, and landslides were reported in the affected area. Officials have continued to urge caution as seismic and volcanic activity in Campi Flegrei... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 11:05 LONDON
Cuba reports another nationwide blackout as grid recovery efforts continue
State electricity operator UNE has reported another nationwide blackout in Cuba, describing the latest outage as a total disconnection of the national power system. The disruption affected Havana and the wider island, leaving large parts of the country without electricity. It is the latest in a series of grid collapses to hit the Caribbean nation.UNE said protocols to restore the grid were under way after the system went down. The supporting report said the west of the country had already lost power 24 hours earlier, before the outage spread more widely. Residents in Havana were also left without electricity as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 10:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine and Pakistan hit by deadly strikes as Japan and US step in on yen
Ukraine and Russia traded fresh strikes that officials said killed at least 14 people in total, with deaths reported in several regions on both sides and the toll still rising. 🔗In Russia's Vladimir region, a Ukrainian drone attack set fire to a Wildberries warehouse, adding to the damage from the latest round of cross border attacks. 🔗Pakistan's Swat district was also hit by violence, after a suspected suicide bombing outside a police station in Kabal killed at least 14 people and wounded at least 18, with the Tehrik e Taliban Pakistan claiming responsibility. 🔗In Greece, two firefighting helicopters collided while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Aug 2026 08:38 LONDON
Europe Opens Higher as Yen Intervention, Softer Oil and Strong Metals Shape the Risk Tone
Executive summary: European equities opened firmer, with the DAX, Euro Stoxx 50, CAC 40 and FTSE 100 all in the green. The biggest cross-asset move is in USD/JPY, which has dropped sharply after reports of coordinated yen support, while gold, platinum and palladium are rallying and Brent crude is softer. The mix points to a market leaning toward lower energy costs, stronger precious metals and a more cautious FX backdrop as traders assess intervention risk and the next macro catalyst. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
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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
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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
Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on water systems as FBI investigates
Michigan has reported cyberattacks on nine of its water systems, widening a developing investigation that first emerged in Minnesota earlier in the week. The FBI said it is investigating both incidents, while federal agencies have warned that water and wastewater infrastructure may be being targeted. Officials said no culprit has been identified so far.Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy said the state received a federal cyber alert on Tuesday about attempts to tamper with operational technology in water systems. Soon after, it received a small number of reports from communities indicating activity consistent with what federal agencies had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 00:00 LONDON
Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta as migration surge eases
Spanish authorities said they began installing a 500-metre floating barrier off the Tarajal breakwater in Ceuta on Saturday morning after a sudden surge of crossings from Morocco. The measure came after Spain said crossings into the enclave had stopped overnight, following an unprecedented influx that drew alarm across the European Union. Officials said the barrier is intended to reinforce one of the main entry points into the territory and allow patrol vessels to move through a controlled channel.According to the government statement, Civil Guard police started laying the pneumatic barrier at 7:50 am local time, alongside a line of anchored... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
Israeli West Bank raids detain seven Palestinians, including two children, as settler attacks injure couple near Ramallah
Israeli forces detained seven Palestinians, including two children, in overnight and predawn raids across the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian local sources. In a separate incident, settlers attacked a Palestinian man and his wife on farmland near Ramallah, leaving both injured and needing hospital treatment. The incidents were reported on Saturday and involved several governorates at once, underscoring the breadth of the latest unrest.The detentions were spread across Tubas, Nablus and Bethlehem. In Tubas, forces searched a family home in Tammun and detained a 16-year-old. In Nablus, four Palestinians were detained in predawn raids on Urif, Einabus and Burqa,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 20:31 LONDON
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At least three killed in explosion near cafe in Moscow
An explosion near a cafe in central Moscow has killed at least three people and injured 15 others, according to authorities. The blast happened on Saturday evening in Kudrinskaya Square, near Building 1, and prompted a large emergency response. Police, firefighters and other emergency services were sent to the scene as investigators began examining what caused the explosion.The Russian Interior Ministry said the blast occurred at about 8.10pm local time, or 17:10 GMT. Moscow police said the explosion caused three deaths and 15 injuries of varying seriousness. The injured were receiving medical care, while officials did not immediately say what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 20:00 LONDON
Greek wildfires spread to several areas as winds worsen firefighting efforts
Wildfires are burning across several areas of Greece, including near Athens, as strong winds continue to drive the flames and complicate firefighting efforts. Emergency evacuations are under way in affected locations, while crews are working on multiple fronts to contain the blazes. Greek authorities have also issued emergency alerts for several areas and warned of extreme wildfire risk in Attica and Evia.More than 300 firefighters, 92 fire trucks, heavy machinery and aircraft have been deployed to the Boeotia region, where a major fire is still being tackled. The fire has affected the area around Agios Vasileios, about 80 kilometres northwest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 12:59 LONDON
Two tanker attack reports near the Strait of Hormuz as UKMTO urges caution
A British maritime security agency has reported two separate incidents involving tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, with both taking place off the coast of Oman. In the first case, a vessel said it had been struck by an unknown projectile northeast of Lima, causing damage to the engine room. Around three hours later, a second tanker reported seeing a large splash and explosion close to the ship northeast of Khasab.No injuries have been reported in either incident, and the second vessel had not reported damage at the time of the warning. The agency advised vessels in the area to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 10:29 LONDON
Trump threatens to bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site amid fresh satellite images
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to bomb a suspected underground nuclear site in Iran known as Pickaxe Mountain. Recent satellite images appear to show construction work at the location, which sits immediately south of the Natanz nuclear complex. The site has become the focus of renewed attention because it is one of the few Iranian nuclear-linked locations that has not already been struck by the United States or Israel.Trump told reporters on 21 July that the US would be hitting the area "pretty soon" and "very heavily". He returned to the subject on 28 July, saying: "I know... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
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Houthis deny plan to charge ships transiting the Red Sea
Yemen's Houthi movement has denied reports that it plans to charge ships for passing through the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. In a statement issued by the Houthi-run Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center, the group said transit through the waterway remains free. It said its so-called safe transit service is voluntary and does not require payment.The center said any person demanding money for passage does not represent Yemen or the coordination body. It also warned shipping companies not to pay or share information with unauthorised parties. The denial came after a report that the Iran-aligned group was considering fees... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 05:30 LONDON
Poland protests Russian ambassador over missile incursion in Lublin region
Poland has summoned the Russian ambassador after confirming that a missile landed in the village of Tarnawa Kolonia in the Lublin region on Thursday. Polish officials said the projectile was a Russian Kh-101 missile, marking a fresh cross-border security incident on NATO's eastern flank. No casualties or injuries were reported.Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Friday that the ambassador had been called in following the incursion. A spokesman for Poland's foreign ministry said the ambassador was told of Warsaw's "unequivocal condemnation" of hostile actions directed against the security of a sovereign state and its citizens. The ministry also said any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 21:32 LONDON
India alleges over 40 deaths in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir crackdown as disputed elections continue
India has accused Pakistan's establishment of using ruthless force against peaceful protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, saying the crackdown has left more than 40 civilians dead and many others injured. The allegation was made during a media briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs, where spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called on the international community to scrutinise the situation and hold Islamabad accountable. The comments came as elections in the region continued in three phases, with the vote due to conclude on 10 August.Jaiswal said the deaths were the result of a continuing crackdown on civilians in PoK, and described the election process... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 14:29 LONDON
Israeli detonations near Beaufort Castle damage homes in southern Lebanon
Israeli forces carried out powerful explosions near Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese reports and statements from Israeli leaders. The blasts were reported around midnight in an area close to the Crusader-era fortress, which sits in the south of the country near territory occupied by Israel. Residents in nearby towns said the shockwaves were felt widely across the area.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said in a statement that the army had blown up a tunnel system in the Beaufort area. They said the tunnel network was linked to Hezbollah and was intended to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 09:32 LONDON
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Pakistan coal mine blast in Balochistan kills at least 34 as rescue operation continues
A coal mine blast in Pakistan's Balochistan province has killed at least 34 workers, according to the provincial disaster management authority. The explosion, caused by methane gas, tore through the mine near the provincial capital, Quetta, and triggered an overnight rescue operation. Teams were still searching for miners who remained trapped underground after the blast.The authority said in the early hours of Friday that 34 bodies had been recovered. It added that the joint rescue operation was still under way to locate and recover the remaining trapped miners. Officials did not say how many people were inside the mine when... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 05:32 LONDON
Netanyahu says Israeli special forces would respond to any ICC arrest attempt as New York trip stands
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israeli special forces would be ready if anyone tried to arrest him under an International Criminal Court warrant, sharpening his response to renewed calls for his detention. He also confirmed that he still plans to travel to New York in September for the United Nations General Assembly. The remarks came in an interview after his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.Netanyahu said he had considered the possibility of an emergency landing in a country that recognises the ICC and could try to enforce the warrant. Asked about the risk,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 15:29 LONDON
Drone strike at Egypt's Damietta LNG port confirmed as fire spreads to second ship
Egypt has confirmed that a drone caused the fire at Damietta port that affected two liquefied natural gas vessels, adding official backing to earlier maritime assessments. The incident involved the US-owned Energos Winter, which was struck on its starboard side at about 3:20 pm CET, according to maritime security firms cited in the supporting material. The fire then spread to the nearby Gaslog Salem, prompting an emergency response at one of Egypt's most important Mediterranean energy ports.The Egyptian cabinet said preliminary investigations by the relevant authorities found that the incident was caused by a drone. It said measures were being... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:02 LONDON
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye collapses in court and is taken to intensive care
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been admitted to intensive care in Kampala after collapsing unconscious during his treason trial, according to his wife. The 70-year-old was in court on Wednesday when he fell ill while objecting to state lawyers being appointed to represent him. Prison guards rushed him to hospital after the incident, which took place during a hearing at the High Court in the capital.Winnie Byanyima said on social media that her husband was unconscious, unable to speak and unresponsive even to a pain stimulus. She said he had been taken to Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda's largest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 09:03 LONDON
Japan earthquake and mall explosion in Kumamoto as rescue effort continues
Emergency crews in southern Japan are continuing rescue operations after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake was followed by an explosion at Kumamoto's Aeon mall. The blast ripped through the shopping centre after thousands of shoppers and staff had been evacuated, leaving debris scattered across the parking area and exposing steel beams inside the building. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said it was a "race against time" to reach people still trapped in the mall and others affected by the quake.Authorities said first responders pulled eight people from the partially collapsed site early on Wednesday, including three who were dead. Aeon said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 05:35 LONDON
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan
The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 LONDON
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The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
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 isn’t 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 Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 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 Iran’s 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
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
