Seven killed, including three children, as drone hits Black Sea beach near Arkhipo-Osipovka
Russian local authorities said seven people, including three children, were killed when a drone struck a busy beach near Arkhipo-Osipovka in the Krasnodar region on the Black Sea coast. The attack also injured 40 people, with 17 taken to hospital, according to regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev. Video described in the supplied material showed a drone descending towards the shoreline before a fireball erupted on the beach as tourists were nearby.Officials said the exact target of the drone remains unclear. Kondratyev accused Ukraine of carrying out what he called a deliberate strike on civilians, while Ukraine had not commented in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 19:31 LONDON
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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
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
Russian strike destroys eight million books in Kharkiv warehouse fire
A Russian bombardment on a warehouse in Kharkiv over the weekend destroyed eight million books, according to the publisher that stored them there. Firefighters were seen battling the blaze on Saturday after drone and missile strikes hit the site in the northeast of Ukraine. The publisher described the loss as an attack on Ukrainian culture.The fire broke out after the strike on the book warehouse, and a reporter saw emergency crews trying to bring it under control hours later. The incident was reported on Monday, with the publisher saying the destruction amounted to eight million books. The warehouse was in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 16:36 LONDON
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Israel raises concerns to US over Gaza plan as strikes continue
Israel said on Monday that it had conveyed concerns to the United States over a Gaza plan promoted by President Donald Trump, while Israeli bombardments in the territory continued. The statement marks a fresh sign of friction between Washington and the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the terms of the proposal. It also comes after Hamas said it would disarm under the plan, although Israel says the public version does not reflect its position.A spokesman for Netanyahu's office, Doron Spielman, said Israel had sent its observations and concerns to American counterparts. He said the version made public did... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 14:29 LONDON
Second Qatari LNG tanker struck in the Strait of Hormuz within a month as force majeure widens
A second tanker carrying Qatari liquefied natural gas has been struck in the Strait of Hormuz within a month, according to the supplied report. The incident took place in the strategic waterway that links the Gulf to the Arabian Sea and is one of the world's most important energy shipping routes. The latest strike adds to concern over maritime disruption in a chokepoint that is central to global LNG flows.The report says the vessel was carrying Qatari LNG, but it does not provide further details on the ship, the nature of the strike, or whether there were injuries. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 14:00 LONDON
Sudan army drone strike on Darfur court session kills 35, rights group says
A drone strike in North Darfur has killed 35 people and injured dozens more during a traditional court session in a village controlled by the Rapid Support Forces, according to a local rights group. The attack took place on Sunday afternoon in Ghara al-Zawiya, in the west of Sudan, as the country's civil war between the Sudanese army and the RSF continues. The Emergency Lawyers Group said the gathering was held under a tree with local community leaders present.The rights organisation said the strike was carried out by the Sudanese army. The army has not commented on the allegation. A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 12:05 LONDON
Moscow restaurant bombing death toll rises to five as Russia blames Ukraine
Russia has blamed Ukraine for a bombing at an upmarket restaurant in central Moscow that killed five people and injured 19 others. The blast happened on Saturday evening near the entrance to Balzi Rossi, an Italian restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square, in one of the capital's Stalin-era skyscrapers. Authorities said an unidentified woman carrying an improvised explosive device was stopped by a security guard before the device detonated moments later.Russia's foreign ministry accused Kyiv of carrying out the attack, while investigators continued to examine who planned it and who may have been the intended target. Reports cited by Russian and independent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 12:02 LONDON
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Iran denies US talks as Oman shipping route discussions continue in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has denied that it is negotiating with the United States, saying its current talks are only with Oman and focus on a joint management arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz and a new shipping route. The statement came on Monday and directly contradicted Donald Trump's claim that fresh US-Iran negotiations were imminent. It also extended a public dispute that has now run for two consecutive days.According to the Iranian account, the discussions with Oman are separate from any contact with Washington. Tehran said it is close to concluding an agreement with Omani officials on a new route for ships... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 10:29 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
Ukrainian drone attack sets Wildberries warehouse on fire in Russia's Vladimir region
A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a fire at a warehouse belonging to Wildberries in Russia's Vladimir region, according to the company. The incident took place on Monday and prompted the evacuation of staff from the site. Firefighters were still working at the scene as the company said it had rerouted logistics operations to other facilities.Regional governor Alexander Avdeyev said a young man suffered a non-life-threatening head wound and was being taken to hospital. He also said a woman living nearby had minor injuries to one leg. The company said deliveries and shipments were continuing through other warehouses, indicating an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 08:00 LONDON
Australia raises proposed levy on big tech over news content deals
Australia is moving to raise the proposed levy on major digital platforms that do not strike content deals with news organisations, in a fresh step in its media bargaining policy. Under the plan, companies would face a 2.5% charge on digital advertising revenue if they fail to reach agreements with local news services. The government is expected to introduce the legislation to parliament in the coming weeks.The revised proposal increases the levy from 2.25% and narrows the base on which it would be calculated. Instead of applying to total revenue, the charge would now be limited to digital advertising revenue... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 02:30 LONDON
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Suicide bombing outside police station in Pakistan's Swat kills at least 14 as TTP claims responsibility
A suspected suicide bombing outside a police station in Kabal, in Pakistan's Swat district, killed at least 14 people and wounded at least 18, according to officials. The blast took place in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, in northwestern Pakistan, where authorities have been warning of a renewed rise in militancy. A pro-police rally of local residents was taking place in the same area, although it was not immediately clear whether that gathering was the intended target.Regional police official Fida Hussain said the dead included five police officers and eight civilians, while the 14th person was believed to be the bomber. A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 00:59 LONDON
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
Day News Recap: Trump pauses Iran strikes as Gaza, Ukraine and Moscow tensions deepen
Donald Trump said he was cancelling or halting threatened strikes on Iran if a deal can be reached quickly, after signalling a framework tied to Hormuz and nuclear terms and saying the situation remained unresolved. A separate report said Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had urged him to prioritise dialogue as the White House paused planned strikes. 🔗 🔗 🔗In Gaza, the Board of Peace faced renewed criticism after Trump said Hamas had agreed to disarm and move to the next phase of the ceasefire process, while Israeli strikes overnight killed at least eight people in residential areas. Gaza... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Aug 2026 18:26 LONDON
Board of Peace faces renewed criticism as Trump says Hamas agreed to disarm
The Board of Peace is facing fresh criticism after United States President Donald Trump said Hamas had agreed to disarm and move to the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal. The comments were presented by Trump as a "historic agreement", but the accompanying analysis argues that the body overseeing the ceasefire and reconstruction has failed to deliver meaningful progress. The dispute centres on whether the board can still play a credible role in Gaza's future governance and security arrangements.According to the supplied material, Hamas has tied any disarmament to Israel meeting its obligations under the agreement, which it says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 14:03 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Trump signals Iran pause if deal is reached as Moscow blast and drone strikes kill several
Donald Trump said the United States and Israel would halt new attacks on Iran if a deal is reached quickly, as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz continued and the waterway remained shut. 🔗In Russia, a homemade explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant in central Moscow, killing at least three people and injuring at least 21, according to officials. 🔗Russian officials also said Ukrainian drones struck targets in the Volga region overnight, hitting a warehouse in the Samara region and a residential building in Engels in the Saratov region, where two people were killed. 🔗In Zimbabwe, Harare was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Aug 2026 12:19 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Trump pauses Iran strikes as Gaza toll rises and Moscow blast kills three
Donald Trump said he had cancelled or held off planned US strikes on Iran, saying progress toward a deal meant American forces should stand down for now. He linked the move to a rapid agreement and said the issue was tied to nuclear terms and the Strait of Hormuz. 🔗 🔗 🔗In Gaza, Israeli strikes hit residential buildings overnight and killed at least eight people, while civil defence teams said they had recovered 112 bodies from rubble in Sabra, in Gaza City. The violence came as ceasefire talks continued and the humanitarian toll mounted further. 🔗 🔗In the occupied West... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Aug 2026 08:38 LONDON
Overnight Israeli strikes kill civilians in Gaza as ceasefire talks continue
Overnight Israeli strikes hit multiple residential buildings across Gaza and killed at least eight people, according to civil defence officials. The attacks were reported around midnight and affected sites in the central Gaza Strip, Gaza City and the area northwest of Khan Younis in the south. The strikes came as diplomatic efforts over the wider conflict continued, with no immediate sign that the violence on the ground had eased.Civil defence officials said a man and his wife were killed when an Israeli military helicopter struck an apartment near the central Gaza Strip. They said an elderly man and a child... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 07:00 LONDON
Ukraine's drone strike force launches long-range attacks toward occupied Crimea
Ukrainian drone crews have launched long-range drones from a countryside site toward occupied Crimea, according to a report describing a night-time operation by the elite 414th aviation brigade. The account says the drones were sent from a field in Ukraine and headed across the front line toward the peninsula, which Russia seized in 2014 and has since heavily militarised. The operation was carried out by members of the unit known as Magyar's Birds, which the report presents as part of Ukraine's expanding drone strike capability.The report identifies Lt Col Ray as a Ukrainian commander with the 414th aviation brigade and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
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Trump says he canceled Iran strikes after a deal framework tied to Hormuz and nuclear terms
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: A. is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II. Despite this, we have just been asked by Iran, and other Middle Eastern Countries, to hold off any attack in that the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to. This would include the Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT, and an end to Iran's nuclear threat. Based on this request, I have agreed, for... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 03:30 LONDON
Gaza authorities recover 112 bodies from rubble in Sabra
Gaza civil defence teams say they have recovered the remains of 112 people from rubble in Sabra, a neighbourhood in the south of Gaza City. The operation followed 136 hours of digging, much of it carried out by hand, after prolonged Israeli strikes in the area. The remains included children, women and people with physical disabilities, according to the agency.The civil defence agency said the search was supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross. It said the work took place over nearly two weeks and involved teams sifting through destroyed concrete and twisted metal. A spokesperson for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 01:30 LONDON
Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt Moscow and St Petersburg areas
Ukrainian drones have struck areas around Moscow and St Petersburg, adding to growing disruption in Russia's two largest cities. The reported attacks included explosions near the Russian capital and smoke rising from a warehouse fire on the outskirts of St Petersburg. The incident is the latest sign that the war is increasingly affecting urban areas far from the front line.A witness identified as Svetlana said she heard six explosions in one night while staying at a holiday house on the outskirts of Moscow. She said the property was near one of the city's airports, where drone activity has become a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 20:33 LONDON
Day News Recap: Kyiv hit by deadly strikes as Iran tensions, Gaza talks and Europe’s crises deepen
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed at least nine people and injured 28 more overnight, with rescue work still under way as officials searched for survivors in the capital. 🔗The war in Ukraine also widened beyond Kyiv, with Russia saying it struck fuel storage in Odesa and a tugboat in Mykolaiv, while Poland summoned the Russian ambassador after confirming a missile landed in Tarnawa Kolonia in the Lublin region. 🔗 🔗Tensions around Iran rose sharply after renewed US and Iranian strikes ended a brief pause in hostilities, with Washington and Tehran trading threats and warnings of wider escalation.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Aug 2026 18:23 LONDON
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Russian strikes hit fuel storage in Odesa and tugboat in Mykolaiv amid Black Sea shipping tensions
Russia said on Saturday that its forces struck fuel storage facilities in the Ukrainian port of Odesa and hit a tugboat used by the Ukrainian military in Mykolaiv. The reported attacks took place in two key southern ports that are central to Ukraine's maritime logistics and wartime supply chains. The battlefield claims could not be independently verified.According to the reported account, the strike in Odesa targeted fuel storage tanks, while the vessel hit in Mykolaiv was described as a marine tugboat repurposed for use by the Ukrainian army. The Russian Defence Ministry was cited as the source of the claim... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 17:00 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Kyiv hit by deadly strikes as Gulf security tensions rise
At least nine people were killed and 28 injured in Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv overnight, with rescue crews still working through the damage in the Ukrainian capital. Local officials said the attack hit the city as emergency teams searched for survivors. 🔗Security concerns also widened around the Gulf, after the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reported two separate tanker incidents near the Strait of Hormuz, both off the coast of Oman. The warnings add to pressure on shipping routes through one of the world’s most sensitive waterways. 🔗In Kuwait, the army said hostile drones were destroyed in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Aug 2026 12:25 LONDON
Iranian Kurdish parties in Iraq say bases have been hit amid war with Israel
Iranian Kurdish opposition parties based in Iraq say their military and political assets have come under heavy attack since the war between Iran and Israel began on 28 February. The groups say bases in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq, as well as positions inside Iran, have been pushed onto the front lines of the conflict. The development has placed the parties in a delicate position as they face pressure from Tehran while discussion continues over whether outside powers could arm them.The groups say Iranian drones and missiles have repeatedly struck their facilities, although the row does not provide an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 11:30 LONDON
Kuwait says hostile drones hit government facility and property on Bubiyan Island
Kuwait's army said on Saturday that it had destroyed hostile drones in the country's airspace after what it described as an attack targeting several vital facilities. The military said a government facility in northern Kuwait was hit, along with civilian property on Bubiyan Island. It said falling shrapnel caused material damage, but no casualties were reported.According to the army, the drones were detected and intercepted since dawn. The statement attributed the attack to Iran, describing the aircraft as hostile Iranian drones. The military did not give further details on the number of drones involved or the extent of the damage.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 11:02 LONDON
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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
Breakfast News Recap: Middle East tensions flare as Kyiv hit, Gaza deal stalls and markets watch risk
Renewed strikes between the United States and Iran have ended a brief pause in hostilities and raised the risk of a wider regional escalation, with reports also saying Washington and Israel are preparing a major bombing campaign against Iran's energy infrastructure and that the timing could come as soon as the weekend. Donald Trump has separately threatened to bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site, while a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile near Oman close to the Strait of Hormuz, underlining the danger to shipping. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗In Gaza, the political track remains fragile. Hamas said it had agreed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Aug 2026 08:36 LONDON
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Israel says Gaza troop pullback depends on genuine Hamas disarmament
A senior Israeli official has said troops will not withdraw from their current positions in Gaza without what was described as the "genuine disarmament" of Hamas. The statement came as Hamas said it would hand over heavy weapons only if Israel ends "all forms of aggression" and pulls its forces out of the territory. The latest exchange deepens a dispute over the sequencing of a US-brokered ceasefire plan that is meant to move into its second phase.Donald Trump said the Board of Peace had reached an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
Trump says US has not agreed to Ukraine producing Patriot missiles
US President Donald Trump has said Washington has not agreed to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles, contradicting comments made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after talks at the White House earlier this week. Trump said on Friday that the United States had not approved Ukraine building the missiles and added that the US had to be "very careful" about letting another country make them. His remarks add a new point of tension to discussions over how Kyiv can strengthen its air defences as Russian strikes continue.The dispute centres on what was discussed during a meeting between Trump and Zelensky... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 21:35 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 youth protests end after education minister resigns over leaked exam paper
Nationwide protests in India have been called off after the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, ending a two-month campaign led by the Cockroach Janta Party. The movement had spread across the country through protests, sit-ins and hunger strikes, and organisers said they were claiming victory after the minister stepped down. The development marks a rare concession by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government after sustained public pressure.The protests were triggered by anger over a leaked exam paper linked to the national medical entrance test, which forced about 2 million students to sit the exam again. Local media reported that 20... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 20:35 LONDON
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US commander warns troops over phone use amid Iran war
A senior US commander has warned deployed American troops that videos filmed on their phones could help Iran assess attacks in near real time. Admiral Bradford Cooper, who oversees the US military response in the conflict, said footage posted online could reveal whether missiles or drones had hit their intended targets. The warning comes as commanders consider tighter restrictions on device use at some bases across the Middle East.Cooper said the consequences of apparently routine phone use could be serious, arguing that open-source material could be measured in the lives of US service members and civilians in targeted Gulf countries.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 16:02 LONDON
Drone strikes spark fires in Russia's Volgograd region and injure woman in Rostov
A drone attack in Russia's Volgograd region set an energy facility and warehouses on fire on Friday, according to the region's governor. The same wave of attacks also caused a separate injury in neighbouring Rostov region, where officials said a woman was hurt in the town of Gukovo. The incidents were reported as regional authorities described them as drone strikes.Volgograd governor Andrey Bocharov said five people sought medical help after the attack, adding the information in a message on Telegram. He said the fire affected an energy facility and warehouses in the region, which is home to a Lukoil-owned oil... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 03:59 LONDON
US Iran war costs rise as missile interceptor spending mounts
The United States is spending heavily on missile interceptors and other munitions as its conflict with Iran continues, with analysts saying the cost is rising quickly. A report published on Thursday said the Pentagon has been drawing down stockpiles of high-end weapons to defend against Iranian attacks in the Middle East. The war has now been described as costing the United States tens of billions of dollars, with no clear end in sight.The report said a single SM-3 interceptor can cost up to $28 million, or about $40 million, and analysts estimate the US may have used more than 100... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 21:32 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
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Israeli strikes kill at least four, including children, across Gaza as ceasefire talks continue
Israeli strikes have killed at least four people, including children, across the Gaza Strip, according to the latest report from Gaza health officials. The attacks hit Khan Younis in the south, Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza and Gaza City, even as Hamas officials met mediators in Cairo to discuss the truce. The strikes were reported despite an ongoing ceasefire that has remained formally in place.Gaza's Ministry of Health said hospitals across the territory received six bodies and 34 injured people in the previous 24 hours. That total included four new deaths, one person who died from earlier injuries and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:00 LONDON
Attack on northwest Pakistan police post kills 11 officers
An hours-long attack on a police checkpoint in Pakistan's northwestern Hangu district has killed at least 11 police officers and wounded dozens more, local authorities said. The assault took place late on Wednesday near the Afghan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Security forces later killed 15 attackers during the gun battle, according to local police.Police said the attackers first used explosive-laden quadcopters to strike the post before launching an ambush. Among those killed was Deputy Superintendent Diyar Khan, who had led reinforcements to the scene, local police said. District police officer Mujahid Hussain said the attackers also set three police... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 12:02 LONDON
Australia records first helium capture since 2023 as shortage persists
Australia has recorded its first helium capture since 2023 after Gold Hydrogen extracted the gas at its Ramsay 1 site on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula. The company said the testing took place just outside Port Vincent over the weekend. The development comes as the global helium market remains under pressure from a shortage that has affected supply in Australia and elsewhere.The extraction is being described as the first helium capture in Australia since the closure of the Darwin production plant in 2023, which had been the only helium producer in the Southern Hemisphere. Gold Hydrogen said the gas was recovered... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 09:15 LONDON
Iran expected to receive Chinese air-defence missiles in coming weeks
Iran is expected to receive up to 400 portable anti-air missiles from China in the coming weeks, according to people familiar with the deal. The reported shipment is intended to strengthen Tehran's short-range air defences after months of conflict with the United States and Israel. The agreement is said to involve an intermediary company based in Hong Kong, with the equipment expected to move via Pakistan.The contract is reported to be worth between $60 million and $70 million, making it one of the largest known purchases aimed at rebuilding Iran's short-range air-defence capability since the conflict began. The systems mentioned... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 02:00 LONDON
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Iraq condemns Saudi-US strikes as sovereignty row deepens after at least 20 PMF deaths
Iraq's National Security Council has condemned Saudi-US strikes on Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces targets, calling the attacks a violation of sovereignty and international law. The council said the strikes hit PMF bases in seven Iraqi provinces and killed at least 20 members of the paramilitary group. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi also cancelled his first official trip to Saudi Arabia in protest.The council meeting, chaired by Mr al-Zaidi, described the strikes as a "flagrant violation of Iraq's sovereignty and the sanctity of its lands". It said any breach of Iraq's security would not be tolerated, and accused the attacks of hindering... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 00:59 LONDON
Deadly militant attack on Pakistan checkpoint in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa leaves 15 dead
At least 15 people were killed in an attack on a checkpoint in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to local media reports cited by officials. The assault took place late Wednesday in Hangu district, a border area that has seen repeated militant violence in recent days. Police said the attack also injured 22 personnel and prompted a clearance operation in the area.Local District Police Officer Tariq Habib said at least seven police officers and eight alleged militants were among the dead. The checkpoint was hit in the evening, and no group immediately claimed responsibility. According to the reports, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 00:32 LONDON
Houthis threaten Red Sea shipping with toll plan as tankers avoid Bab al-Mandeb
The Houthis are preparing a plan to impose tolls on Red Sea shipping, according to the latest reporting on the group's maritime strategy. The proposal is being framed as an attempt to copy Iran's approach in the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping has long been exposed to political pressure and security risks. The development comes as tankers are already avoiding Bab al-Mandeb because of Houthi threats, adding to disruption in one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints.The reported toll plan would deepen concerns over the security of traffic through the Red Sea corridor, which links the Gulf of Aden... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 18:35 LONDON
US military weighs phone restrictions for troops in Jordan over Iran targeting fears
The US military is considering restricting mobile phone use among troops in Jordan amid concerns that Iran could use social media posts and cellphone footage to help identify and target American bases. The reported move would affect personnel deployed in a sensitive part of the Middle East where operational security has become a growing concern. The discussion follows an online video that allegedly showed US personnel running for shelter during an attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base on 17 July.According to the reporting, US Central Command has warned that open-source material from troops' phones and online posts could give Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 14:30 LONDON
Australia confirms fuel excise relief will end at midnight Sunday amid oil-price pressure
Australia has confirmed that its temporary fuel excise relief will end at midnight on Sunday, with motorists set to lose the discount from Monday. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the measure was never intended to be permanent, and the government said it had been introduced in April to help drivers facing price shock linked to the war in Iran. The Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge discount will also end on Monday.The original relief cut fuel excise by 32 cents a litre, or 50%, before being reduced to 16 cents from July as part of a planned taper. Treasury has warned that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 05:34 LONDON
Trump voices frustration with Netanyahu before White House talks over Iran strategy
US President Donald Trump publicly expressed frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before the two men held talks at the White House in Washington. The immediate dispute centred on how to handle Iran, including reported concerns over the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site. Trump also met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington on the same day, as world leaders gathered for a memorial service.Trump said in a television interview that Netanyahu appeared to be trying to keep the United States involved in the war with Iran by raising the issue of the site. He said he had heard that Netanyahu... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 22:05 LONDON
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Netanyahu heads to White House as Iran war meeting carries political risk
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, in what would be their seventh meeting during Trump's second term. The talks come amid the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran and are the first in-person encounter between the two leaders since the conflict began. The visit also carries added political weight because Netanyahu is travelling to Washington for the funeral of US Senator Lindsey Graham later the same day.The meeting is taking place against a backdrop of growing unease in the United States over the war. The supplied material says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 13:59 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind 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 Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of 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 Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of 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
