US-Iran confrontation widens across Gulf and Red Sea as shipping and bases come under pressure
The confrontation between the United States and Iran widened further on Friday, with reports of fresh strikes and counterstrikes across the Gulf, the Red Sea and parts of West Asia. The US military said it fired on another merchant vessel that was trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports, while Iranian forces were reported to have targeted American positions around the Persian Gulf. At the same time, Saudi Arabia said it struck Houthi sites in Yemen after Houthi forces hit Saudi tankers in the Red Sea.The latest developments came as the conflict entered a 13th straight night of strikes,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 00:59 LONDON
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US small businesses sue over new Trump tariffs as duties take effect
Two small United States businesses have filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Donald Trump's latest tariffs, which took effect on Friday and include a 12.5% levy on Australian imports. The case was lodged in the US Court of International Trade and is being handled by Liberty Justice Center, a nonprofit legal group that previously challenged an earlier round of Trump tariffs. The plaintiffs are spice importer Burlap & Barrel and watch seller Collective Horology.The complaint argues that the administration's trade findings were predetermined and that the new tariff regime is unlawful. It says officials had already signalled they would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 00:33 LONDON
Indonesia starts construction of US$15 billion Makassar Strait North Hub gas project
Indonesia has started construction of the Makassar Strait North Hub, a US$15 billion national strategic project designed to unlock ultra-deepwater natural gas reserves. The upstream regulator SKK Migas said the development is among the largest foreign and domestic investments in the country's energy sector. The project is operated by Searah, a joint venture between Italy's Eni SpA and Malaysia's Petronas. SKK Migas head Djoko Siswanto said the scheme opens opportunities for new technology and for investment in domestic oil and gas fabrication development. He made the remarks during the first steel-cutting ceremony for the project's Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 00:30 LONDON
Saudi strikes Houthi-held Hodeidah as rebels warn of further escalation
Saudi Arabia has launched strikes on Yemen's Houthi-held city of Hodeidah, according to Houthi-controlled media and officials, in the latest sign of rising tension in the conflict. The reported attack took place late on Friday and was said to have hit facilities linked to the telecommunications authority as well as Kamaran Island. The Houthis said the strikes would lead to further escalation and warned that Riyadh would pay a price.The Houthi foreign ministry said the attack would not go unanswered, describing it as a move that would make "escalation for escalation" the defining feature of the next phase. Al-Masirah television... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 22:33 LONDON
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Iran says it targeted US bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait as regional tensions rise
Iran's military said on Friday that it had targeted US military bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait in retaliation for Washington's latest strikes on the country. The claims came as Bahrain reported intercepting and destroying what it called Iranian aerial aggressions, while Jordan said it had shot down missiles and drones with no casualties or material damage. In a statement carried by state television, the Iranian army said Arash kamikaze drones had targeted fuel tanks, large equipment warehouses, silos and barracks at Isa Air Base in Bahrain.It also claimed separate drone attacks on Jordan, including aircraft hangars, aviation maintenance hangars... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 22:29 LONDON
Pakistan checkpoint attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa kills 27 as search continues
A suicide attack on a security checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan has killed 27 people, according to the military, in a major escalation of violence in the country's border region. The assault took place overnight in Tank district, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province near the Afghan border. Officials said the dead included soldiers, police officers, a forestry official and the attackers themselves.The military said the attackers first tried to force their way into the checkpoint before ramming an explosives-laden vehicle into the perimeter wall. It said 12 soldiers, two police officers and a forestry official were killed, along with 12 attackers. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 20:59 LONDON
Russian strike on Black Sea cargo ship kills four Indians, India says vessel carried grain
India has said the Black Sea cargo vessel MV Golden Leo was carrying grain when it was hit in a Russian strike near Odesa port, killing four Indian seafarers. The statement came after Moscow suggested the ship had been targeted for carrying military supplies, a claim Delhi has rejected. India also said the Guinea-Bissau-flagged commercial vessel had loaded grain before departing on 19 July 2026.The Ministry of External Affairs said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised the targeting of ships and the killing of Indian seafarers with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. India also summoned a senior Russian diplomat in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 18:29 LONDON
Former Naval Undersea Warfare Center employee sentenced for interstate threats
A former employee of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Middletown, Rhode Island, has been sentenced in U.S. District Court for transmitting threats in interstate commerce. The source identifies the defendant only as a former NUWC employee and does not provide the sentence length or the content of the threats. The case was announced from Providence. No additional facts are given about the circumstances of the threats, whether they targeted NUWC, or whether any other people or facilities were involved. The source contains no information on injuries, damage, arrests, or wider security disruption. It only confirms that a federal... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 17:33 LONDON
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Ukraine drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses across Russia intensify as fires and losses mount
Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses across Russia have intensified, with the latest reporting saying at least nine sites have been hit over four of the past seven days. The attacks have caused major fires at logistics centres from southern Russia to the outskirts of St Petersburg, including a warehouse in Shushary near the city that caught fire on Friday morning. The campaign has also killed at least nine people and destroyed large volumes of merchandise stored for sale by independent merchants.The supplied material says the targeted sites together cover about 552,000 square metres, or roughly one tenth of Wildberries'... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 13:59 LONDON
Irish police intercept car carrying 'extremely significant' bomb bound for Northern Ireland
Irish police have intercepted a car carrying what the Garda Commissioner described as an "extremely significant" bomb in the Republic of Ireland. The vehicle was stopped on the N2 near Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, while it was being driven across the border for an attack in Northern Ireland. Two people have been arrested following the operation, which police said targeted dissident republican activity.Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly said officers found an explosive device and later described the seizure as an "extremely significant" one. The stop took place at about 15:00 local time on Wednesday, according to the confirmed account, and the driver... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 13:00 LONDON
UN envoy warns Houthi Red Sea attacks could drag Yemen back into war
The United Nations envoy for Yemen has warned that renewed Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping risk pushing the country back toward full-scale war. Hans Grundberg said he was alarmed by the resumption of attacks by the Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, on commercial vessels and urged talks to resolve Yemen's crisis. He said escalatory actions could deepen the suffering of the Yemeni people and pull Yemen further into an already volatile regional environment.Grundberg said it was still possible to change course and move toward negotiations that address Yemen's political, economic and security challenges. He added that a negotiated... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 02:01 LONDON
US House votes to limit Iran war as Senate measure fails amid renewed fighting
The United States House of Representatives has voted to limit President Donald Trump's power to wage war against Iran, in a move that comes as the conflict continues to intensify. The resolution passed by 214 votes to 208, with four Republicans joining Democrats, according to the supplied material. Shortly afterwards, a related measure failed in the Senate by 47 votes to 49, underscoring the split in Congress over the administration's approach.The votes came nearly a week after three US military personnel were killed in an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan, and after the conflict re-escalated when a ceasefire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
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US investigates fresh allegations that Russia helped Iran target CIA sites in the Gulf
US intelligence agencies are examining fresh allegations that Russia may have helped Iran target CIA-related sites and personnel in the Gulf, according to reporting published on Thursday. The inquiry comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila on the margins of a Southeast Asian summit, with Ukraine officially the main item on the agenda. The reported intelligence concerns have added a new layer of tension to already strained US-Russia relations.The latest reporting says the question was prompted by Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities, including the embassy in Saudi Arabia, and by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 15:31 LONDON
Shipping disruption deepens in Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb as tanker fire reported
Maritime insurance costs are rising sharply as disruption intensifies in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb, two waterways that are central to global energy and trade flows. Iranian sources said an explosion set a tanker ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz after it tried to travel the southern route off the coast of Oman. They also said two other vessels turned back after the blast, underscoring the immediate effect on traffic through the waterway.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the tanker fire happened on Thursday and claimed the three ships were acting under US orders. In the same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 15:29 LONDON
US-Iran conflict deepens as Rubio says Tehran is not serious about ceasefire deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran was not serious about a ceasefire deal and warned that Tehran would pay a heavy price as tensions with Washington continued. He made the remarks during the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Philippines, where he was asked about Iranian officials' recent rhetoric. Rubio said the price for Iran would keep rising and accused Tehran of trying to alter agreements after entering them.Rubio also responded directly to comments from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who had described Tehran's defence posture as an "eye for an eye" approach. In reply, Rubio said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 13:31 LONDON
EU agrees 21st Russia sanctions package after Greece secures LNG exemption
EU ambassadors have reached a political agreement on the bloc's 21st sanctions package against Russia, ending weeks of delay over the latest round of measures linked to the war in Ukraine. The deal was reached on Thursday after member states overcame objections to several parts of the package. It now moves to technical completion and a written procedure for adoption.The package targets energy, financial services, crypto and trade, according to officials cited in the supplied material. It also includes a 12-month freeze on the Russian oil price cap adjustment, which had been due to rise automatically. Greece secured a one-year... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 08:59 LONDON
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More than 20 killed in armed attacks on villages in northwest Nigeria
At least 20 people have been killed after armed gang members attacked villages in Zamfara State in northwest Nigeria, according to a report citing the AFP news agency. The violence took place on Wednesday in communities in the Talata Mafara local government area, with the attacks reported between about 14:00 GMT and 15:00 GMT. Local representative Nasiru Lauwali said a large number of bandits invaded the communities and targeted people they encountered.The attacks are the latest in a surge of violence affecting northwest and central Nigeria in recent weeks. Armed gangs, often described locally as bandits, have repeatedly raided villages... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 05:02 LONDON
Houthis claim Red Sea tanker strikes and Bab al-Mandab closure amid Iran-US escalation
Yemen's Houthi movement has said it attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and closed the Bab al-Mandab Strait, intensifying pressure on one of the world's most sensitive shipping corridors. The claim came after the United States carried out another round of strikes on Iran, extending the confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The reported developments raise the risk of further disruption to commercial shipping in the Red Sea and nearby waters.The Houthis named the vessels as the Encelia and the Layla, and said they had targeted them with drones and missiles for allegedly violating what they described as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 03:59 LONDON
Trump administration weighs military action in Mali against JNIM
The Trump administration is considering military action in Mali against JNIM, a group linked to al-Qaeda, according to a report cited in the supplied material. The possible operation would mark a significant expansion of US military activity in Africa if it goes ahead. It comes after recent attacks attributed to JNIM in Bamako and fighting in the north of the country.The report says the proposal has not been approved and remains the subject of internal disagreement within the US government. The Department of State has not given direct backing to the idea, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio has only... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 03:00 LONDON
US-Iran escalation deepens as Trump says strike on Pickaxe Mountain is coming soon
US President Donald Trump has said the United States is "not finished" attacking Iran and warned that American forces could hit the Pickaxe Mountain area near Natanz "pretty soon" and "very heavily". He made the remarks at the White House on Tuesday, local time, as Tehran continued to step up strikes across the Middle East. The comments add a further nuclear dimension to an already widening confrontation between the two countries.Trump said the site was near Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility and suggested the military was prepared to "take care of" Iran-backed Houthi rebels as well. He also said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 19:59 LONDON
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, as ceasefire efforts stall
Gaza's civil defence agency says Israeli strikes killed 12 people on Tuesday, including six members of the Al-Masri family in central Gaza City. The latest deaths were reported despite a fragile ceasefire that remains in place between Israel and Hamas, and amid stalled efforts to secure a lasting agreement to end the war. Witnesses and rescue workers said one strike hit a house belonging to the Al-Masri family in the north of Gaza City, leaving the building badly damaged and setting it on fire.According to the civil defence agency, the family members killed included four children, and Al-Shifa hospital said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 19:02 LONDON
HRW alleges civilian abuse in joint US-Ecuador anti-drug operations
Human Rights Watch has accused Ecuadorian soldiers of abusing civilians during joint anti-drug operations with the United States, in a report focused on actions carried out between January and March. The rights group said farmers and fishermen were caught up in military operations aimed at organised crime, and that the campaign included attacks on land and at sea. It also said the US had provided equipment, training, intelligence and, more recently, direct military support to Ecuador.The report said its findings were based on 62 interviews, along with more than 100 photographs and videos, satellite imagery, vessel monitoring data, fire detection... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 18:35 LONDON
Iran's IRGC claims strike on Amazon data hub in Bahrain amid escalating US confrontation
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed that its Aerospace Force targeted and destroyed the central data infrastructure of the US company Amazon in Bahrain. The force also said it struck US air-defence systems and radar installations in the Bahraini areas of Muharraq and Riffa. The claim was issued on Tuesday through a statement from the IRGC's public relations office.According to the statement, the attack used several cruise missiles. Bahraini and US officials had not responded to the claim at the time of publication, and Amazon had also not commented. The IRGC said the strike was carried out in response... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 11:30 LONDON
Palestinians in Gaza react to Hamas election as daily hardship dominates
In Gaza City, Palestinians are reacting with mixed feelings to the election of Khalil al-Hayya as Hamas leader. For many residents, the political change has been overshadowed by the daily struggle to find food, clean water and shelter. The comments gathered from Gaza suggest that the leadership vote has had little immediate effect on people facing the continuing impact of war.One resident, Noman Saleh, said people in Gaza are suffering, hungry and humiliated, and argued that the political factions have failed ordinary people. He said it made no difference to him whether al-Hayya or someone else won, adding that what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 08:02 LONDON
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US-Iran conflict escalates as Trump vows Iran will pay for killing soldiers
US President Donald Trump has said Iran will "pay" after multiple American service members were killed in the widening conflict between the United States and Iran. His warning came as the US launched its ninth night of air strikes on Iran, according to the supplied report, marking another step in the exchange of attacks. The latest developments also included Iranian retaliation against US allies in Kuwait and Bahrain, signalling that the confrontation is spreading across the region.The report says Trump issued the threat on social media on Monday and said the directive had been passed to Secretary of War Pete... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 20:29 LONDON
France says two diplomats detained and one abused by Iranian security services in Tehran
France says two of its embassy officials were detained and interrogated for several hours by Iranian security services in Tehran, in what Paris described as a serious violation of diplomatic immunity. One of the officials was also physically abused before both were able to return to the embassy. The incident took place late on Sunday and was disclosed by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Monday.Barrot said the two diplomats were held without reason and questioned for hours before being released. He said they were now safe and expected to return to France within hours. The minister described the episode... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 17:36 LONDON
Explosion Outside New York Federal Building Prompts Terrorism Investigation After Suspect Detained
An explosion was reported outside a federal building in Lower Manhattan on Monday morning, prompting a law enforcement response at 26 Federal Plaza. Police said a suspect was detained after allegedly deploying an incendiary device outside the building. The incident is being treated as an anti-ICE attack, according to authorities.Officials said the device contained fireworks and flammable liquid. They also said fireworks placed in a garbage can were set off and triggered a blaze. The case is being investigated by the FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force, reflecting the seriousness with which authorities are treating the incident.The building at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 16:37 LONDON
FDA identifies source of US cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to Taylor Farms lettuce
US health officials have identified a sample of iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms as testing positive for the parasite linked to a large cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Food and Drug Administration said the sample was collected during targeted surveillance as part of its investigation into the outbreak. Officials said the company had confirmed the product was not part of its current recall, but they are still working to determine whether any of the implicated lot remains in commerce or in consumers' homes.At least 94 people have been hospitalised, and no deaths have been reported. The infections were first detected on 13... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 17:00 LONDON
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Iran missiles reported toward Jordan's Aqaba as US warns of credible threat
Israeli military officials said they had identified missiles launched from Iran toward the Jordanian city of Aqaba, adding a new layer to an already widening regional confrontation. The city lies close to the Jordan-Israel border and near the southern Israeli city of Eilat, making any missile activity there a matter of immediate concern for both countries. The report came after the United States warned its citizens to stay away from air and sea ports in Aqaba because of what it described as a specific and credible threat.The warning was issued by the US Embassy in Amman on Sunday afternoon local... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 14:59 LONDON
Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara arrives in US exile, Rubio says
Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara, a prominent Cuban artist and cofounder of the San Isidro Movement, has arrived in the United States and is expected to live in exile. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the arrival on Saturday and linked it to wider calls for the release of political prisoners in Cuba. The development marks a new stage in the long-running confrontation between Cuban authorities and one of the country's best-known dissident cultural figures.Otero Alcantara is 38 and spent five years in prison after being sentenced for insulting national symbols, contempt and disturbing the public order. In the supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 02:32 LONDON
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Malian army launches counterattack after convoy ambush in Gao region
Mali's army says it has launched a counterattack after armed groups ambushed a military convoy in the country's north-east. The attack took place in the Gao region, near Tabankort, while the convoy was travelling from Anefis to Gao. A military source in Gao said the fighting was ongoing and described the incident as an ambush.The army said the convoy was attacked on Saturday morning, but it did not give details of casualties or equipment losses. In separate statements, Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, known as JNIM, and the Azawad Liberation Front both claimed responsibility. The two groups said they had caused... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. ​Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 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
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
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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
