Chad declares mourning after Boko Haram ambush kills two generals
Chad has declared three days of national mourning after a Boko Haram ambush in the Lake Chad Basin killed two generals on Wednesday.The government said the mourning period will run from midnight on 6 May to midnight on 9 May.The attack took place in the volatile Lake Chad Basin, a remote area of marshes and islands shared by Chad, Nigeria, Cameroon and Niger.The government said the mourning was in memory of those killed in attacks by armed groups on 4 and 6 May.The ambush followed a separate assault two days earlier on the Barka Tolorom military base near Lake Chad,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
India military explores green energy options as Iran war drives oil-price shock
India's army is exploring alternative energy sources for cooking, vehicles and installations as the Iran war continues to disrupt oil and gas supplies and push up prices.According to the supplied report, the army plans to use biogas stoves in place of natural gas-fired appliances for cooking.It is also looking at green fuels for vehicles and solar and wind power for military installations.The move comes as Brent crude traded at US$98.31 a barrel in Asian trading on Thursday evening, down from a brief four-year high of US$126.41 on 30 April.The report said oil had been trading at about US$70 before the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 13:00 LONDON
Latvia investigates drones that entered from Russia and crashed near oil tanks
Latvia is investigating two drones that entered its airspace from Russian territory overnight and crashed in the eastern part of the country near an empty oil storage facility.Officials said four empty oil tanks were reported damaged, with minor smouldering seen in one of them.A local public broadcaster also captured a drone flying in the area on camera.Prime minister Evika Siliņa convened a crisis management meeting for 10:00 local time and said she was in constant communication with relevant ministers and state institutions.She said she expected reports from the responsible ministers once the incident was concluded.The case matters because it adds... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 09:30 LONDON
Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon towns despite ceasefire
Israeli strikes have hit multiple locations in southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire, with state media reporting attacks across several towns and villages.The latest reported strikes included Nabatieh and Toul, while the Israeli military issued fresh evacuation warnings for three villages north of the Litani River.In Nabatieh, the reported targets included a shopping centre and residential buildings.In Toul, two rescuers from the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee were wounded while responding to a previous attack, and their ambulance was heavily damaged.The Israeli military said an "explosive drone impact" wounded four soldiers in southern Lebanon yesterday, including one who was severely hurt.The ceasefire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 07:30 LONDON
Israeli military probes soldier after Virgin Mary statue video in Lebanon
Israel's military is investigating after a video appeared to show a soldier desecrating a Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon.The supplied row says the alleged act involved a soldier and a religious statue, but gives no further verified details about when or where in Lebanon it was recorded.The investigation is the only confirmed official response in the material provided.No disciplinary outcome or additional military comment is included in the supplied rows.The case matters because it involves alleged misconduct by a member of the armed forces and a religious symbol, which can heighten tensions in an already sensitive setting.The supporting material does... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 05:01 LONDON
Israeli general's leaked remarks expose West Bank firing double standard
Leaked remarks attributed to Major-General Avi Bluth, the Israeli commander responsible for the occupied West Bank, have drawn attention to what he described as a two-tier firing policy.In comments published by an Israeli newspaper, he said Israeli forces were avoiding shooting at settlers throwing stones, while firing at Palestinians doing the same.Bluth was quoted as saying the army was "killing like we haven't killed since 1967" and "turning villages into conflict zones".He also said the military had killed 42 Palestinian stone-throwers in 2025.The comments matter because they appear to confirm long-running allegations of unequal treatment in the occupied West Bank.They... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 20:02 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill 20 in southern Lebanon as ceasefire frays
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed 20 people on Sunday, according to Lebanon's health ministry, in one of the deadliest days since a ceasefire began just over two weeks ago.The ministry said 77 people have been killed since Thursday.It said the figures do not distinguish between civilians and combatants, but added that two of the dead and 14 of the injured were children.Israel says it is targeting Hezbollah, while accusing the group of firing hundreds of rockets and drones.Both sides have accused each other of violating the ceasefire, and diplomatic efforts to stop the fighting have so far failed.The latest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 15:30 LONDON
Two dead after suspicious house explosion in Bristol as residents return home
Residents evacuated after a suspicious explosion at a house in Bristol have been told they can return home, as police continue to investigate the deaths of two adults and injuries to three others.Avon and Somerset Police said officers were called to a property in Sterncourt Road, Frenchay, at about 06:30 BST on Sunday.The force said the blast is being treated as suspicious and the cause has not yet been confirmed.A man and a woman died in the explosion, while a man, a woman and a child were taken to hospital with minor injuries.Police said the cordon had been reduced and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
Baloch insurgency threatens Pakistan mining deal in Balochistan
Attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army could derail Pakistan's plans for a billion-dollar mining deal linked to the Trump administration.The threat is centred on Balochistan and the Reko Diq project, according to the supplied reporting.No further details were provided on the timing, location of any specific attack, or the terms of the deal.The reported risk matters because the mining agreement is described as a major economic ambition for Pakistan.Any sustained insurgent violence in the area could complicate efforts to move the project forward.Balochistan has long been the focus of separatist violence, and the Baloch Liberation Army has been one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 05:59 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
