Israeli roadblocks tighten siege around homes in West Bank village of Qusra
Israeli authorities have installed three new roadblocks near Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra, deepening a siege that has already trapped families on a hilltop area. The barriers were erected on Wednesday at Ras al-Ain hill, according to the supplied report. Residents say the new gates have made access to homes, land and village routes more difficult.The report says three homes in the area have been under siege since August 9, after Israeli settlers surrounded them. Israeli forces had already declared the area a closed military zone, but locals say the restrictions have continued. One resident,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 03:06 LONDON
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Kherson residents urged to leave as Russian strikes threaten power and heating
Residents of the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson have been urged to leave after Russian strikes badly damaged a district heating plant and raised the risk of prolonged electricity and heating outages. Regional governor Oleksandr Prokudin said the situation in the city was extremely difficult and warned that the attacks were intensifying. He specifically called on families with children and elderly people to leave if they were able to do so.Prokudin said Russian forces attacked Kherson's district heating plant overnight with glide bombs, causing very serious damage. He said the city could be left without electricity or heating not just... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 00:02 LONDON
Nepal floods and landslides hit Nuwakot as rescue teams airlift the injured
Flash floods and landslides have caused widespread destruction in Nepal's Nuwakot district, with communities along the Trishuli River basin among the worst affected. The disaster struck on 26 August, a day after a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border, and torrents of mud and debris swept through settlements including Bidur, Devighat and Trishuli Bazaar. Images from the area show buildings partly buried, vehicles submerged in sludge and major infrastructure badly damaged.Hundreds of residents, tourists and security personnel are still unaccounted for as rescue operations continue. The Nepal Army has deployed MI-17 helicopters to establish an emergency airlift corridor to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 23:59 LONDON
Three killed in Gaza strikes as Israel renews expulsion threats over kite flying
At least three Palestinians were killed in separate Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, according to medics and local media. One strike hit a tent sheltering displaced people west of Gaza City, while another targeted a similar shelter in the al-Mawasi area of western Khan Younis. A third attack struck an electric bicycle near the al-Sinaa intersection west of Gaza City, adding to the day's toll.A source at Al-Shifa Hospital said one person was killed and others were injured in the strike west of Gaza City. The Palestinian Wafa news agency reported that the drone strike in al-Mawasi... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 20:32 LONDON
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Nepal-Tibet border disaster worsens as Gyirong port flood footage emerges
Surveillance footage from the Chinese side of the Nepal-Tibet border has shown mud and debris surging towards Gyirong port as rescue teams continue searching after a glacial collapse triggered deadly flooding. The footage showed people running as parked vehicles were surrounded by floodwater, and it was later removed from Chinese platforms. The disaster has affected communities and border infrastructure on both sides of the frontier, with authorities still warning that further flooding remains possible.Chinese state media reported three deaths and 558 people missing at Gyirong, including 260 foreigners. On the Nepalese side, authorities said at least 270 people had died... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 19:59 LONDON
Frankfurt Airport malaria outbreak kills two workers as officials investigate rare mosquito transmission
German health officials are investigating a malaria outbreak linked to work at Frankfurt Airport after two workers died and four others were treated in hospital and recovered. The airport, Germany's largest, has been placed under closer mosquito monitoring while traps have been installed on and around the site. Officials say the case is being treated as a rare instance of airport malaria, in which mosquitoes are transported by aircraft.Since last month, six people have been infected with malaria tropica in connection with work at the airport, according to Frankfurt's public health department. One of the two people who died began... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 17:00 LONDON
Russian overnight drone and missile barrage hits multiple Ukrainian cities
Russia launched a prolonged overnight barrage that struck multiple cities and regions across Ukraine, causing fires, damage and reported casualties. The attacks affected Sumy, Odesa, Kyiv and several other regions, according to local and military officials. Emergency crews were deployed as residents in the affected areas dealt with the aftermath of the strikes.In Sumy, strikes hit a residential area and sparked fires that damaged homes and commercial buildings. In Odesa, regional officials said the attack lasted more than seven hours and left several fires for firefighters to tackle. A 16-storey residential building was among the structures damaged, alongside a private... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 16:00 LONDON
Two dead and 10 hurt after car rams into crowd near Caen station
Two people have been killed and 10 others injured after a car drove into pedestrians near Caen station in northern France, according to local officials and French reports. Seven of the injured were said to be in a critical condition, while the rest were receiving treatment for less serious wounds. The incident took place opposite the station and prompted a major emergency response across the wider Normandy region.Local prefect David Clavière said the car deliberately rammed into pedestrians in the street opposite the station. He said the suspect, a 26-year-old man born in Russia, was later arrested in Ouistreham, about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 08:32 LONDON
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Nepal flash floods leave NSW couple among missing Australians on Himalayan tour
The identity of a missing New South Wales couple has now been confirmed after catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal left a tour group unaccounted for in the Langtang Valley. Venkatraman Balakrishnan, 52, and his wife Chitra Venkatraman, 46, from Western Sydney are among 15 Australians missing from the group, according to the latest confirmed details. The tour was taking place near the Tibet border when the flooding struck, and the wider group remains unaccounted for.The couple were travelling with a US-based hiking company, and their son said he last spoke to his parents when they were about 15 kilometres from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 07:59 LONDON
Qatari PM heads to Tehran as mediation efforts continue over US-Iran talks
Qatar's prime minister is due in Tehran on Thursday for talks aimed at de-escalating tensions and reviving dialogue between Iran and the United States. The visit comes as the wider conflict has entered its sixth month without a diplomatic breakthrough. Qatar said the trip reflects its view that diplomacy remains the best way to resolve differences and support stability in the region.A spokesman for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani will meet a number of Iranian officials. According to the statement, the discussions will focus on ways to reduce tensions and create... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 04:59 LONDON
Nepal-Tibet avalanche and mudslide rescue continues as China sends military aid
Rescue teams are continuing to mobilise on both sides of the Nepal-China border after an avalanche and mudslide left hundreds dead or missing in the Himalayan frontier region. The disaster has affected areas in Nepal and Tibet, with emergency crews working in difficult terrain and authorities warning that the search for survivors is becoming increasingly limited. Images from the area showed a mass of water, mud and debris sweeping through buildings in a valley near the border.China has sent military personnel to the region, along with more than 30,000 emergency kits containing tents, stoves, clothing and other basic supplies for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 04:29 LONDON
Israeli seizure of UNRWA East Jerusalem training centre draws condemnation as injuries reported
UNRWA's acting commissioner-general has condemned the Israeli seizure of the Qalandiya Training Centre in East Jerusalem, saying the move is part of a campaign to weaken the agency and undermine Palestinian rights. Christian Saunders said Israeli forces violated UN premises when they raided the centre in the Kafr Aqab neighbourhood on Tuesday, expelled staff and ordered them not to return. He also said the agency would remain in place despite the pressure, adding that force would not determine the outcome of the conflict.The latest account says five Palestinians were injured by Israeli gunfire near the site during the operation, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Nepal flood toll rises as Haiti killings, Iran tensions and trade war deepen
Nepal’s flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal Tibet border have worsened, with at least 22 bodies recovered and 384 people still missing, after earlier reports said at least eight people had died in the disaster zone. 🔗 🔗In Haiti, the UN says at least 47 people were killed in a gang attack near Kenscoff, close to the capital Port au Prince, one of the deadliest recent assaults in the area. Survivors are still searching for missing relatives after armed men descended on the farming community and bodies were left in the streets. 🔗 🔗Iran remained at the centre of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Aug 2026 18:26 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Iran tensions widen as Ukraine strikes Russia and ECB rate hike bets firm
Iran and Oman have agreed a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran says the waterway will stay closed until the United States meets its demands, keeping pressure high on one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints. 🔗The United States has added fresh sanctions pressure on Iran and warned that countries and companies still trading with Tehran could face secondary penalties, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected diplomacy with Iran and repeated claims linked to Donald Trump’s threat posture. 🔗 🔗In the wider Middle East, the United Nations condemned Israel’s threat to expel Palestinians from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Aug 2026 12:22 LONDON
Netanyahu rejects diplomacy with Iran and repeats Trump threat claims
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly dismissed the idea of a diplomatic settlement with Iran, saying he does not believe a deal can be reached to end the war. Speaking at an event on Tuesday night, he described Iran's rulers as "savages" and said he had told US President Donald Trump the same in a recent meeting. He also praised the economic pressure campaign Trump has used against Tehran.Netanyahu's remarks came a day after he accused Iran of trying to assassinate one of his children, without saying which child he meant or when the alleged attempt took place. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 11:00 LONDON
Typhoon Narra triggers record flooding and mass evacuations in southern China
Typhoon Narra has caused widespread flooding in southern China, submerging homes and forcing large-scale evacuations in Guangxi and nearby provinces. In Chongzuo, authorities said floodwaters rose above a record level set in 2008, with water reaching rooftops and power lines in parts of the city. The storm also made landfall in Hainan after lingering over the Beibu Gulf for several days and dumping heavy rain across the region.Officials in Chongzuo evacuated more than 15,000 people on Tuesday as river water overflowed into the city. State television said a total of 54,000 people had been relocated across Guangxi because of rising... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 03:02 LONDON
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Haiti: Killings in Kenscoff leave bodies in streets as survivors search for missing relatives
Killings in Kenscoff began late Sunday in a farming community in the hills overlooking Haiti's capital, according to the source. Armed men descended on the area, set homes ablaze, and attacked residents. By Monday, bodies were lying in the streets. The violence had left survivors searching for missing relatives in the community. The report places the attack in Kenscoff, near Haiti's capital, and describes an active aftermath with dead and missing civilians. No further details were provided on the number of victims, the attackers, or any official response. #Kenscoff #Haiti #armedmen #survivors #missingrelatives United Nations News Source: United Nations News [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 22:33 LONDON
Victoria inquiry urges tougher waste-to-energy rules but stops short of minimum home setback distances
A parliamentary inquiry in Victoria has recommended tighter rules for waste-to-energy facilities, including continuous emissions monitoring and a review of the approvals process. The report was tabled in state parliament on Tuesday and drew protests from residents who travelled to Parliament House to oppose proposed plants in Melbourne's outer suburbs. Critics say the inquiry did not go far enough because it stopped short of setting minimum distances between waste-to-energy sites and homes.The committee made 33 recommendations in all, covering emissions oversight, planning approvals and local impacts. It also said waste-to-energy companies should contribute to the upkeep of local roads, reflecting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 20:41 LONDON
At least 47 killed in gang attack near Haiti's capital as hostages are threatened
The attack in Kenscoff near Haiti's capital has now been confirmed as one of the deadliest recent assaults in the area, with the UN saying at least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped. The violence took place at the weekend in the hillside community above Port-au-Prince, where armed men also set homes on fire. A gang leader has since threatened to kill the hostages if authorities kill any gang members or use drones against them.In a video posted on social media, the man identified himself as Izo 2 and warned the director of Haiti's national police,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 19:01 LONDON
Rare tornado in southern France leaves 39 injured as damage assessment continues
A rare tornado has struck the village of Pomas in the Aude department of southern France, leaving a trail of damage across homes, public buildings and streets. The storm hit late on Monday afternoon local time and caused widespread disruption in the small community, which has about 1,000 residents. Officials said the village was hit hardest, with debris scattered across narrow streets and several buildings left unsafe.Authorities said 39 people were injured, including two seriously, and 17 were taken to hospital. The mayor of Pomas, Herve Gine, said the scene felt like a "wartime situation" and described the aftermath as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 16:01 LONDON
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Kalimantan wildfires intensify as haze drifts toward Malaysia and Singapore
Fires across Indonesian Kalimantan have burned through tens of thousands of acres, sending thick smoke across Borneo and into neighbouring countries. The haze has reached Malaysia and put Singapore on alert, according to the supplied report. Residents in the affected areas say visibility has fallen sharply and daily life is being affected by the smoke.Health ministry data cited in the report shows a steep rise in respiratory cases in West Kalimantan, with about 5,000 emergency room visits a week since July. That compares with about 500 a week in the first half of the year. The report says children are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 06:00 LONDON
DRC constitutional battle over 2028 succession intensifies amid reform push
President Felix Tshisekedi's reform agenda is fuelling a political battle in the Democratic Republic of the Congo over what will happen when his current mandate ends in 2028. The dispute centres on whether constitutional change could eventually affect the rules governing presidential succession and term limits. It is unfolding in Kinshasa while the country is also dealing with an armed rebellion in the east.Under the current constitution, the president is elected for five years and may be renewed once, while the number and length of presidential terms are protected from constitutional revision. Tshisekedi said in May that he had not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 02:00 LONDON
Teenager arrested after four viable explosive devices found in Omagh security alert
Police in Omagh, County Tyrone, have arrested a 16-year-old boy under the Terrorism Act after finding four viable explosive devices during a planned search. The search took place on Monday at an address on Gardenville Avenue, where officers responded to a security alert. The devices were removed from the property for forensic examination.Nearby residents were asked to leave their homes while the operation was under way, and police later said they had returned. Det Insp Winters said the public should not speculate about the incident. He added that, although a suspect had been arrested under the Terrorism Act, the investigation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 23:07 LONDON
Reno wildfire forces mass evacuations as fire remains uncontained
Around 42,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes immediately as a wildfire on the outskirts of Reno, Nevada, continues to spread, with a further 45,000 told to prepare to evacuate. Officials said the fire had burned about 10,500 acres by Sunday evening and remained 0% contained. The blaze was first reported on Saturday morning and has already injured six people.Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County and ordered the Nevada National Guard to support firefighting and law enforcement efforts. Officials said the fire was caused by humans and that windy, unpredictable weather has helped... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 14:01 LONDON
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Conakry landfill collapse kills at least 30 as rescue work continues after heavy rains
At least 30 people have been killed after a landfill collapse in Guinea's capital, Conakry, following heavy overnight rains. The incident struck the Dar es Salam open-air dump shortly after 2am local time on Sunday, sending a mass of waste onto nearby homes. Rescue workers were still digging through debris as the scale of the damage became clearer.Six people were critically injured and taken to hospital, according to the supplied report. Several homes were destroyed in the collapse, which hit the city's main dumping ground. Territorial Administration Minister Dienabou Toure visited the scene and said the remaining families would be... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 13:31 LONDON
Thai PM meets security chiefs after 51 coordinated attacks in the south
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has held an urgent meeting with senior security officials after a wave of coordinated violence overnight in Thailand's southern border provinces. Officials said 51 incidents were reported on Saturday night across Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala, where a small-scale Muslim insurgency has been active for years. The attacks involved bombs, arson and other property damage, and the most visible target was a convenience store in Pattani.Authorities said the attackers did not engage with military or police forces. Only three civilians were known to have been wounded, and they were reported to be recovering on Sunday. A bomb... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 08:02 LONDON
Israeli man wounded in stabbing near al-Auja in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces have launched a wide search operation in the Jordan Valley after a stabbing attack near the village of al-Auja in the eastern occupied West Bank. The incident took place at a commercial complex on the main road near the village, according to the information provided by Israeli public broadcaster Kan and cited by a security source. Israeli police said the victim, an Israeli man in his 20s, was moderately wounded.The suspect fled the scene after the attack, the Israeli army said. In response, the military said it had deployed a large-scale search operation in the area, backed by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 10:29 LONDON
Two Palestinians killed in separate West Bank shootings as violence continues
The Palestinian Health Ministry said a 17-year-old Palestinian boy was shot dead in Sa'ir, north of Hebron, in one of two separate fatal shootings in the occupied West Bank on Friday. In a second incident, the Palestinian General Authority for Civil Affairs said 58-year-old Fathi Khazem was killed during an Israeli raid in Jenin. The two deaths were reported hours apart and involved different locations, different circumstances and different Israeli actors.In Sa'ir, the ministry identified the teenager as Karim Sanad Raja Shalaldeh. It said Israeli settlers shot him dead and wounded an elderly man after Palestinians allegedly threw rocks in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 22:29 LONDON
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6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Peru, injuring three and damaging buildings
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday afternoon, causing damage to homes, schools and medical centres and prompting emergency deployments to affected towns. The quake was felt across a wide area, including the capital, Lima, according to preliminary reports. Authorities said three people were injured in the tremor.The earthquake hit at about 1pm local time and was centred around 40 kilometres northwest of Upahuacho, nearly 800 kilometres from Lima. The United States Geological Survey said the quake had a depth of 99 kilometres, while the Geophysical Institute of Peru put the magnitude at 7.2 and the depth at 108... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 09:32 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
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Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 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
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 LONDON
