Saudi airport and oilfield attacks prompt US diplomatic drawdown amid Houthi escalation
Saudi Arabia has reported deadly attacks on a civilian airport in Dammam and on an oilfield facility, prompting the United States to order non-essential embassy staff and their families to leave the kingdom. The incidents come amid what Saudi officials describe as near-daily attacks by Yemen's Houthis on the country's infrastructure. The latest developments have raised fresh concern about the security of aviation and energy sites in the region.The General Authority of Civil Aviation said one person was killed and eight others injured in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in the eastern city of Dammam. It said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 02:29 LONDON
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Ukraine peace diplomacy advances as Putin agrees to resume US-mediated talks after Saint Petersburg meeting
The latest round of diplomacy between the United States and Russia has added a new element to efforts to restart peace talks on Ukraine. US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Constantine Palace in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday, while Jared Kushner joined virtually. The meeting ended with Russia agreeing to resume US-mediated negotiations with Ukraine for the first time in months.The talks also coincided with the release of Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired American teacher who had been held in Russian custody for more than four years. According to the supplied report, Hubbard was arrested... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
US orders nonessential personnel out of Saudi Arabia amid Houthi escalation
The United States has ordered nonemergency government employees and their family members to leave its mission in Saudi Arabia, citing a sharp rise in Houthi attacks on the kingdom. The move comes as cross-border strikes linked to the Yemen conflict continue to intensify and as Washington adjusts its diplomatic posture in the Gulf. It also follows earlier reports of wider personnel drawdowns across the region.State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said Iranian-supported Houthis had increasingly engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure that have caused civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 01:04 LONDON
Macron makes surprise Riyadh visit as France secures extra diesel supplies amid Houthi attacks
French President Emmanuel Macron made an unannounced visit to Riyadh on Wednesday, meeting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a trip framed as a show of solidarity with the kingdom. The visit came as Saudi Arabia faced intensified Houthi attacks and as France sought to ease pressure at home over fuel prices and the cost of living. According to the French presidency, the talks also produced an agreement for Saudi Arabia to supply additional diesel to France for as many months as necessary.The French presidency said the visit was intended to demonstrate support for Saudi Arabia in the face... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 23:04 LONDON
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Russia to send first diesel tanker to the United States as fuel shortages persist
Russia is set to send its first tanker carrying diesel fuel to the United States on Thursday, according to the latest confirmed details from Moscow. The shipment is part of an agreement aimed at easing fuel shortages and elevated diesel prices in the US ahead of next month's midterm elections. Russian officials said the vessel was headed to an undisclosed US port and that more deliveries could follow.The announcement came during a visit to St Petersburg by US special envoy Steve Witkoff, who held talks with Russian officials. Moscow said the first tanker is part of a broader commitment to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 22:31 LONDON
Trump blocks Israeli plan for heavy strikes on Iran, report says
The US president blocked an Israeli plan for a multi-day strike on Iran this month, according to a report cited on Wednesday. The proposed operation was said to target Iranian energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities and government sites. It was intended to increase pressure on Tehran over its nuclear programme and to push for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.According to the report, the offensive was due to begin on 10 October and would have been more intense than the campaign launched by the United States and Israel in February. The plan did not have US backing, and the report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
U.S. prepares embassy staff withdrawals in the Gulf amid Houthi attack warnings
The United States is preparing to withdraw some embassy staff and family members from missions in the Gulf as security concerns rise over possible Houthi attacks and wider regional escalation. The move was reported on Wednesday and is linked to fears that tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States could spill further across the Middle East. In Saudi Arabia, the U.S. embassy in Riyadh issued a security alert warning of possible attacks by the Houthis.According to the report, the State Department is preparing to order the departure of part of the staff and families attached to U.S. diplomatic missions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 20:31 LONDON
Iran holds firm on uranium as war odds rise and diplomacy intensifies
Iran has reiterated that no enriched uranium will be removed from the country, sharpening a dispute that remains central to efforts to ease the war involving the United States and Israel. The latest comments came after a round of meetings in Tehran, where Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir discussed the conflict and tensions linked to Yemen with Iranian officials. The remarks underline how the nuclear file, regional security and ceasefire diplomacy are now moving in parallel.Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said late on Tuesday after meeting Munir that "not a single gram of enriched uranium will... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 20:29 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Sudan market strike kills 153 as Middle East tensions and Ukraine diplomacy intensify
A drone strike on a market in Sudan's disputed Abyei border region killed at least 153 people, according to a local official, and a fire at a nearby fuel depot was still burning as emergency crews struggled to respond. 🔗In the Middle East, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said two oil tankers were hit by mines it had laid in the Strait of Hormuz, setting both vessels on fire, while Iran and Russia deepened their alignment as Sergey Lavrov backed Tehran during talks in the Iranian capital. 🔗 🔗Yemen also saw fresh violence, with a powerful blast reported in Aden... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Oct 2026 18:30 LONDON
Italy tightens protest laws as unrest spreads to Milan, Bologna and Turin
Italy has approved a new package of security measures after youth-led protests over living costs and school conditions turned violent in Milan and spread to other northern cities. The cabinet backed the deployment of 500 troops to Milan until the end of the year, while also introducing a new offence of violent participation in public demonstrations. The measures take effect immediately, according to the supporting report.Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said vandalism and theft were not protest, but criminality, as she unveiled the decree. The Defence Ministry said the troops will help maintain security at key sites, increase surveillance of sensitive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 17:05 LONDON
Zelensky proposes freezing front lines as peace talks continue
President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for the front line in Russia's war against Ukraine to be frozen along current positions as a first step toward ceasefire talks. He made the remarks in an interview, saying the immediate aim should be to "freeze and stop" the fighting. The comments came as US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg.Zelensky said any peace process must include Ukraine directly and should not be discussed without Kyiv. He also said any deal would need security guarantees from partners including the United States and European allies. According to his comments,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 17:00 LONDON
Sudan drone strike on Abyei market leaves at least 153 dead as fire continues to burn
A drone strike on a market in the disputed Abyei border region has killed at least 153 people, according to a local official, with a fire at a nearby fuel depot still burning into Tuesday. The attack hit Amiet Market, north of Abyei town, on Monday morning and also left dozens injured. Local authorities and South Sudan's Foreign Ministry blamed Sudan's military for the strike.Yohanna Akol Ngor, the Abyei administration's caretaker information minister, said the death toll had reached 153 and could still rise as the fire continued. He said the strike took place around 11am and hit multiple locations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON
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Italy approves tougher protest rules and sends 500 troops to Milan after unrest
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the Council of Ministers has approved a decree introducing new public security measures after violence in Milan and other Italian cities over the weekend. She described scenes in which shops were ransacked, windows smashed and police officers attacked, and said the government would respond with additional legal and operational measures. Meloni said the decree adds to earlier measures, including biometric recognition and artificial intelligence tools intended to identify people hiding behind hoodies. She said the government wants to stop violence that she described as unacceptable and prevent it from becoming normalised. One central element... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 13:01 LONDON
Undercover investigation links UK far-right group to UVF-connected criminal figure
An undercover investigation has linked a UK far-right group to Allan Nesbitt, a convicted criminal and member of the Ulster Volunteer Force, according to material published on 21 October 2026. The findings centre on Turning Point UK, a right-wing student group, and on claims that its chief executive discussed paying Nesbitt to stage a fake political rally. The investigation also says the pair discussed violent services, including assaults and killings.The reporting says the investigation began in 2021, when an undercover reporter joined Turning Point UK. It states that Jack Ross, the group's chief executive, introduced the reporter to Nesbitt and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 12:04 LONDON
Blast heard in Yemen's Aden as Houthis claim missile strike on military camp
A powerful explosion was reported in the southern Yemeni city of Aden on Wednesday, with smoke seen rising near the airport. The city is controlled by Yemen's internationally recognised government. The blast came as the Houthis said they had carried out a ballistic missile attack on a military target in the city.A police official said smoke was rising near Aden airport after the explosion. An Al Jazeera journalist also reported hearing the blast in the city. Reporting from Yemen's Taiz, Maha Ali said the Houthi group targeted Aden airport with a ballistic missile.Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree separately said the group... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 10:30 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Witkoff in Russia as Sudan toll rises and NATO boosts Black Sea patrols
US special envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in Saint Petersburg for talks with President Vladimir Putin, as Washington continues shuttle diplomacy over the war in Ukraine. Donald Trump has meanwhile urged Volodymyr Zelenskyy to make a deal with Russia, saying the United States has received nothing back for its support, while Republicans at home are pushing back over reports of a Russian diesel deal and a pause in sanctions on Moscow. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the Black Sea region, NATO is sending extra maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems, drones and intelligence personnel after a series of deadly suspected drone attacks. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Oct 2026 08:52 LONDON
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NATO boosts Black Sea patrols after deadly drone attacks
NATO is sending additional maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems, drones and intelligence personnel to the Black Sea after a series of deadly suspected drone attacks in the region. The alliance said the move follows discussions by the North Atlantic Council at its Brussels headquarters on Black Sea security. The decision comes amid growing concern that the attacks are affecting civilian shipping close to Romania and Bulgaria.A NATO spokesman said allies will also send explosive exploitation teams and other assets to improve situational awareness through more sensors and data sharing. The alliance has not directly attributed the recent attacks to any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
IRGC claims mine attack on tankers in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran threatens wider strikes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has said two oil tankers were struck by mines it laid in the Strait of Hormuz, setting both vessels on fire and bringing them to a standstill. The claim, made in a statement cited by Iranian media, points to a sharp escalation in tensions around one of the world's most important shipping lanes. The IRGC said the tankers were using what it described as an unauthorised route through the southern part of the strait near the Omani coast.The statement did not name the vessels or give their exact location. It said the explosions came from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 18:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Sudan drone toll climbs as Ukraine, Middle East and Europe face fresh strain
Sudan has emerged as the deadliest flashpoint, with medics and rights groups saying a wave of drone attacks across the country has now been linked to more than 160 deaths, while the UN condemned the strikes as they spread to eastern infrastructure. 🔗In Ukraine, Russian missiles and drones killed at least seven people in civilian areas, even as Volodymyr Zelenskyy met US and European officials in Oslo amid worsening ties with Washington over delayed military aid and the conduct of the war. 🔗 🔗Zelenskyy also accused the United States of holding up Patriot interceptor deliveries already paid for by European... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 20 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
Qatar says it redeployed defence systems in six hours amid Iran threat
Qatar's intelligence chief has said the country redeployed its entire defensive systems within six hours in response to Iran-related war threats. Brigadier General Khalid Mohammed Al-Nuaimi made the remarks at the Global Security Forum in Doha, describing the move as an urgent adjustment to a changing threat environment. He said the redeployment was unprecedented and successful, and that Qatar had been forced to adapt quickly.Al-Nuaimi said the overhaul followed eight months of adapting Qatar's forces, defence capabilities and military doctrine for a different security landscape. He said the changes were not only conceptual but also involved the allocation of defence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 16:59 LONDON
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Yemen's Taiz faces deadly siege as blockade tightens and civilian deaths rise
The siege of Taiz in southwestern Yemen has deepened as the Houthis tighten their blockade on the city and fighting continues in the surrounding governorate. The United Nations has warned that the closure of the only supply route linking Taiz to Aden is cutting off humanitarian aid and essential goods. Civilians in the city are facing worsening shortages of food and other basic supplies as the situation deteriorates.UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk said the Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, must immediately allow relief to enter or risk a catastrophe. He said civilians wishing to leave must be allowed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 16:31 LONDON
Zelenskyy meets US envoys in Norway amid worsening US-Ukraine ties
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met senior US envoys in Norway as tensions between Kyiv and Washington deepen over delayed military aid and the conduct of the war. The talks took place on Tuesday local time and involved US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with Kushner taking part remotely, according to the Norwegian prime minister. Finnish President Alexander Stubb also joined the discussions.The meeting came as the US denied deliberately delaying shipments of Patriot interceptor missiles, after Zelenskyy accused the Pentagon of failing to deliver weapons needed to defend against Russian attacks. He said Ukraine had not received early warning of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 16:29 LONDON
Iran denies collapse is close as US claims IRGC is running out of money
Iran has rejected claims that it is unable to sustain support for its regional allies, even as it acknowledges that sanctions and war have created financial pressure. The dispute centres on competing claims from Tehran and Washington over the impact of military pressure, a naval blockade and restrictions on Iranian exports. The latest exchange comes amid a wider confrontation over Iran's regional network and the funding of groups aligned with it.US Central Command chief Brad Cooper said last week that a combination of military attacks and a naval blockade of Iran's southern ports had dealt severe blows to the country.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
Yemen's critically ill are trapped as war closes the country's airports
A renewed phase of Yemen's war has left chronically ill patients unable to leave the country for urgent treatment abroad. In Sanaa, the capital controlled by the Houthis, people who depend on specialist care say repeated airport closures have cut off their main route to hospitals outside Yemen. One patient described in the supplied material has spent years trying to secure a seat on a once-weekly flight to Amman, but has still been unable to travel.The case centres on Rajaa Ghirsan, a 50-year-old seamstress from Sanaa who suffers from vocal cord paralysis and severe complications in her larynx. She can... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 13:30 LONDON
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Ukraine says wounded soldier evacuated by drone from frontline position
Ukraine's Ground Forces say a wounded soldier was evacuated by a heavy drone from a frontline position after ground extraction was blocked by enemy drones and hostile control of the area. The military said the man was moved to an evacuation point and is now receiving treatment and rehabilitation. It said he is no longer in life-threatening condition.According to the army, the soldier was injured while holding a military position, and the usual ground robotic system could not be used because the area was under adversary control. The operation used a heavy six-rotor hexacopter supplied free of charge by a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 12:36 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Black Sea shipping hit as Iran and Russia tighten ties, Germany's AfD hacked
The European Union says suspected Russian drone strikes have hit civilian shipping in the Black Sea six times in 10 days, raising fresh alarm over attacks on commercial vessels and the safety of sea lanes in the region. 🔗In Tehran, Iran said it and Russia were working more closely than ever after talks focused on expanding economic and nuclear cooperation during a visit by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. 🔗Germany's Alternative for Germany party has been hit by a major cyber breach, with hackers reportedly accessing email accounts linked to members and stealing more than 421,000 messages. 🔗Storm Austen is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 20 Oct 2026 12:25 LONDON
Hackers steal more than 421,000 emails from Germany's AfD party
Hackers have accessed email accounts linked to members of Germany's Alternative for Germany party and reportedly stolen more than 421,000 messages, according to details confirmed by the party and reported by local media. The breach affected accounts used by the far-right party, which said the intrusion was detected and stopped. The party also said users were informed after the incident.The stolen material is said to include messages linked to party co-leader Alice Weidel and co-founder Alexander Gauland. A published online collection reportedly contained summaries of some emails, rather than the original messages themselves. According to the reported material, the leak... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 11:02 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine, Sudan and Middle East violence dominate as markets turn risk off
Ukraine said Russian strikes killed four people across the country, including three in the Kyiv region and one in Zaporizhzhia, as attacks hit energy and transport infrastructure and added to pressure on the power grid. 🔗Kyiv also accused Washington of delaying Patriot missile deliveries already paid for by European allies, while Ukraine said it had carried out what it described as the world’s first drone airlift of a wounded soldier from the front line. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, a Houthi missile strike on a security training camp in Yemen’s southern Shabwa province killed more than 53 recruits and wounded... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 20 Oct 2026 08:45 LONDON
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Deadly floods hit eastern Spain as residents in Els Poblets begin cleanup after Storm Adam
Residents in Els Poblets, near Alicante in eastern Spain, began clearing mud and damaged belongings on Monday after Storm Adam brought severe flooding to the area. Homes were left badly damaged, with furniture piled outside and thick mud covering kitchens and living rooms. Some residents said floodwaters rose more than 1.5 metres, leaving much of what was inside their properties unusable.One resident, 56-year-old Candy Vanes, said: "We can't use a single thing." Emergency crews arrived to assess the destruction as people tried to salvage what they could from their homes. The flooding came as authorities across eastern Spain continued rescue... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 07:01 LONDON
Israel election countdown as coalition race tightens
Israelis are due to vote on October 27 for the 26th Knesset, with the campaign shaped by a close contest between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc and the opposition. The election is the first general vote since the wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran, and it comes as no party appears on track to win an outright majority in the 120-seat parliament. That makes the final seat count and post-election coalition talks central to the outcome.Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, is seeking another term while standing trial on corruption charges. His Likud party and the far-right coalition it leads are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
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Ukraine says US is delaying Patriot missile deliveries as tensions deepen
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused the United States of holding up deliveries of Patriot interceptor missiles already paid for by European allies. He said the shipment was waiting for the signature of US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, and that several European countries were ready to transfer missiles from their own stockpiles but still needed US approval. The comments add a new layer to an already strained dispute between Kyiv and Washington over military aid and intelligence sharing.Speaking to US senators on Monday, Zelensky said the missiles were ready and could already be in Ukraine, but that approval had not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON
Germany and Iran trade diplomatic summonses after Hamburg court plot convictions
Germany and Iran have exchanged diplomatic summonses after a Hamburg court convicted two men over an alleged Tehran-linked plot to kill two prominent German Jewish figures. The case has intensified a row between Berlin and Tehran, with each side rejecting the other's accusations. The dispute centres on findings by the German court that the men were involved in planning attacks against the leaders of two Jewish organisations in Germany.Iran's foreign ministry summoned Germany's ambassador, Axel Dittmann, after Berlin had already summoned Iran's ambassador, Majid Nili Ahmadabadi. Tehran accused Germany of making what it called baseless political allegations and said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
Sudan drone attacks spread to eastern infrastructure as death toll rises
A wave of drone attacks across Sudan has now been linked to more than 160 deaths in recent days, according to medics and rights groups. The latest reported strikes have hit not only civilian areas in the west and capital but also infrastructure in the east, widening concerns about the reach of the conflict. The attacks come as both the Sudanese armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces continue to trade blame for violence that has intensified since 2023.In the deadliest recent incident, residents and medical workers said a drone struck a transport hub near a market in Al-Dibab town... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 23:29 LONDON
UN condemns deadly wave of drone strikes across Sudan
Drone strikes killed and injured dozens across Sudan on Monday, according to the source. The attacks were described as a deadly wave of drone strikes in a country already gripped by war. The source says the UN condemned the strikes. It does not identify the targets, the locations hit, or who carried out the attacks. The report links the strikes to the wider conflict in Sudan, saying the ongoing war continues to cause soaring displacement and hunger. No further operational details, casualty breakdown, or damage assessment are provided in the source. #UN #Sudan #drone #strikes #war United Nations News Source:... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 23:02 LONDON
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France begins cleanup after weekend riots as police remain deployed
Cleanup has begun across parts of France after a weekend of intense rioting, but police remain deployed and curfews are still in place in some big cities. The latest reports say the unrest has not fully subsided, even as crews start clearing damage left by the violence. Marseille was among the worst-hit areas outside Paris, with shop owners reporting that more than 600 premises were looted.The confirmed details point to a continuing security response rather than a return to normality. Police are still in position in affected areas, and local authorities have kept curfews in force in some major cities.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 23:00 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill at least six in Gaza as West Bank olive farmers face settler violence
Israeli attacks on war-torn Gaza over the weekend killed at least six Palestinians, including children, despite a year-old ceasefire agreement. The source does not give further details on the strikes, but says the violence continued over the weekend and caused multiple deaths. In the occupied West Bank, settler violence continued through the ongoing olive harvest. The source links the attacks to conditions facing Palestinian farmers during the harvest period, but does not name specific locations, victims, or damage. UN independent experts on Monday urged Israel to protect Palestinian farmers. The source frames the situation as a continuing pattern of attacks... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 22:02 LONDON
Israel arrests 10 over West Bank settler attacks as diplomatic pressure grows
Israeli police said on Monday that they had arrested 10 suspects in connection with weekend violence in the occupied West Bank, including attacks on a United States photojournalist and European diplomats. The detentions were carried out before dawn at several locations, according to police, who said the suspects were taken for questioning. Authorities said the case involves alleged violence, breach of a closed military zone order and illegal construction.The arrests came after pressure from the United States, France, Belgium and Poland following the assaults. Among those targeted was Heidi Levine, a photojournalist for The Washington Post, who was attacked while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 19:04 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine under fire as Middle East tensions rise and markets swing on risk aversion
Ukraine said Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least six people in the Kharkiv area and hit the Kyiv region, while Moscow separately claimed it had carried out a massive strike on Kyiv and surrounding areas. The exchanges underline the intensity of the war as both sides report fresh attacks on energy and military targets. 🔗 🔗Ukraine also said a large drone attack hit St Petersburg, setting fire to oil and logistics facilities and causing wider power cuts and disruption in the city. In a separate account from the front, a Ukrainian brigade said it used an aerial drone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 19 Oct 2026 18:32 LONDON
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Rwandan dissident found beheaded near Kampala in Uganda
A former Rwandan army sergeant major and outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame has been found beheaded in neighbouring Uganda. Robert Kabera, 50, was discovered by local residents on the outskirts of Kampala over the weekend, according to Ugandan police. His head had not been recovered at the time of reporting, and the killing has prompted concern among exiled Rwandan dissidents.Ugandan police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said on Monday that Kabera's body was found outside the capital. According to his family, he had travelled to inspect a construction site about 45 km (30 miles) from Kampala before his death. Kabera had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
Trump signals he is holding off on Russia sanctions to preserve Ukraine peace talks
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Fox spends more time defending Dumocrats, and putting on their views versus their Republican opponent, than at any time in the History of FoxNews. FoxNews is trying too hard to be Politically Correct! Watch my big Kansas Rally today on RSBN. - "I'm going to the Great State of Kansas today to Rally support for Roger Marshall, one of the absolutely best Senators in the U. His opponent is a Fake, and would be a DISASTER for Kansas, a State I won all three times, getting... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
Helen Haines in critical condition after deliberate car attack outside Wangaratta office as counter-terrorism probe continues
Victoria Police have confirmed that a knife was seized from the vehicle involved in the attack on Australian independent MP Helen Haines, adding a new detail to the investigation in Wangaratta, in regional Victoria. Police said the 43-year-old driver was arrested at the scene after Haines was struck outside her electorate office on Monday afternoon local time. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the incident as a deliberate act, and counter-terrorism police remain involved.The latest confirmed details strengthen the picture of a fast-moving criminal investigation with national security implications. Police said the vehicle was a white Toyota Landcruiser, and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 13:31 LONDON
US embassies issue coordinated Middle East security alerts over escalation risk linked to Iran and Yemen
US embassies across the Middle East have issued coordinated security alerts warning citizens in 12 countries to prepare for possible disruption linked to rising regional tensions. The warnings cover Israel, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Iran. They advise US citizens to exercise heightened vigilance amid concerns that military escalation could affect travel and security across the region.The alerts warn of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and wider travel disruption. They say the risk is tied to Yemen's Houthis and Iran, and that hostilities could spread rapidly beyond the immediate area.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 13:29 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Gaza aid cut deepens crisis as France unrest, Iran war energy fears and Ukraine tensions grow
The World Food Programme has cut monthly food assistance for about 500,000 people in Gaza for a second day, saying a funding shortfall is forcing the reduction as the humanitarian crisis deepens. 🔗In the wider Middle East, Qatar's deputy prime minister warned that the energy shockwaves from the US Israel war on Iran have not yet peaked, with concern rising over the Strait of Hormuz and possible disruption to global supplies. 🔗 Israel also arrested 10 suspects over violent West Bank settler attacks after incidents that drew diplomatic condemnation, while Hezbollah's plan to provide financial support to families affected by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 19 Oct 2026 12:29 LONDON
HRW alleges Mali military and armed groups committed abuses against civilians
Human Rights Watch has accused Mali's military, its Russia-controlled Africa Corps allies, and opposition armed groups of committing grave abuses against civilians during the country's long-running conflict. In a report released on Monday, the rights group said soldiers and fighters had carried out violations of the laws of war while international organisations and governments largely stood by. The allegations cover attacks and abuses in several parts of Mali, including the north, centre and south.The report says the findings are based on interviews with 30 people, including witnesses, human rights defenders, community leaders, journalists and a Malian soldier, conducted from late... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine strikes St Petersburg as Gaza aid cuts, France unrest and regional tensions mount
Ukraine said a mass drone strike hit St Petersburg overnight, setting fire to oil and logistics sites and causing wider power cuts and disruption in the city, in one of the most far reaching attacks reported in this window. 🔗Russia said it had launched a massive strike on Kyiv and the surrounding region, while the war also featured a separate account of anti Putin sabotage inside Russia, where a man identified only as Ivan said he carried out surveillance work for Ukrainian intelligence. 🔗 🔗In Washington, Donald Trump defended his decision to block planned sanctions on Russia, saying he wanted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 19 Oct 2026 08:48 LONDON
Council of Europe to host World Forum for Democracy on democratic security in Europe
The Council of Europe will host the annual World Forum for Democracy on 2 and 3 November, with participants drawn from political leadership, civil society, academia and young people from across the globe. The forum will take stock of the state of democracy in Europe and examine ways to build future democratic security amid disruption in the world order. The 2026 edition is built around the theme of "democratic foresight." Organisers say democratic security can no longer be limited to reacting after crises emerge, but must also include anticipating future change, identifying emerging risks and opportunities, and improving the ability... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 08:30 LONDON
Australia reveals Ghost Shark drones can launch aerial drones and carry sea mines
Australia has declassified new details about its Ghost Shark autonomous underwater drones, saying they can launch armed aerial drones and carry advanced sea mines. The disclosure sets out for the first time how the submarines could be used against potential adversaries. It also confirms that the capability is being shared with the United Kingdom and the United States under AUKUS technology-sharing arrangements.According to the newly released information, the Ghost Shark can launch swarms of Anduril Altius aerial drones for reconnaissance or for attacks on enemy vessels. Defence said the aerial drones can carry four kilograms of explosives. The underwater drones... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 07:41 LONDON
Israel election battle over Arab-led and ultra-Orthodox kingmakers ahead of October 27 vote
Israel's election campaign is increasingly focused on the role of smaller parties that could decide who forms the next government after the October 27 vote. Arab-led parties Ra'am and the Joint List are being cast as possible kingmakers, with polls projecting them to win 13 seats together. That would make them potentially decisive in coalition talks in the 120-seat Knesset if neither of the main blocs secures a majority.The immediate political fight has centred on accusations and counter-accusations between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's camp and its rivals. Netanyahu has repeatedly attacked opponents over their ties to Ra'am and the Joint... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 07:35 LONDON
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Citizen Lab says ad-tech spyware campaign targeted Australian nuclear and government networks
Researchers say a sophisticated spyware campaign used online advertising technology to target millions of devices, including systems linked to Australia's nuclear science agency and other government and critical infrastructure organisations. The incident was described as an unprecedented attack that relied on ordinary-looking ads to deliver spyware or back doors when viewed on websites or in apps. The findings were published by Citizen Lab, a research group at the University of Toronto that investigates cyber espionage and surveillance operations.According to the report, the campaign involved an Israel-based company that allegedly exploited digital advertising infrastructure to compromise devices through ad delivery mechanisms.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
Brazil presidential runoff debate turns into personal attacks a week before vote
Brazil's president and his opponent traded repeated personal attacks in their first presidential runoff debate, held a week before the October 25 vote. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro clashed on stage in a chaotic exchange that quickly moved beyond policy into accusations of corruption, insults and references to past scandals. The debate took place as the race remained tight after the first round, in which Bolsonaro led Lula 47% to 45%.During the debate, both men called each other a liar multiple times and accused the other of corruption. Lula described Bolsonaro as a "habitual liar"... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 06:02 LONDON
Ukraine's mass drone strike hits St Petersburg energy and logistics sites as power cuts spread
A large Ukrainian drone attack struck St Petersburg overnight, setting fire to oil and logistics facilities across the city and causing wider disruption in the surrounding region. Local officials said the assault hit the St Petersburg oil terminal, the Ruchi oil depot and industrial warehouses, while a logistics hub and a data centre were also reported to have been targeted. Flights at the city's main airport were restricted for safety reasons, and about 20,000 people were left without electricity in the wider Leningrad region.St Petersburg governor Alexander Beglov said at least one person was killed and five others injured in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 04:29 LONDON
Flydubai captain describes cockpit axe attack in alleged crash plot toward Ben Gurion Airport
A Flydubai captain has described being attacked in the cockpit by a co-pilot who Emirati authorities allege tried to crash the aircraft into Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. The account comes in a new interview in which Captain Smit Machchhar said he was struck repeatedly with an axe while the plane was carrying 174 passengers en route to Israel. The aircraft was in Saudi airspace when the attack took place.Mr Machchhar said he struggled to stay conscious after being hit in the back of the head and initially feared there had been damage to the roof of the aircraft.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 03:59 LONDON
Inside the shadowy world of anti-Putin sabotage from within Russia
A Russian man identified only as Ivan has shared videos of surveillance work he says he carried out inside Russia for Ukraine's intelligence services. He says he played a role in Ukrainian drone attacks on strategic bombers and munitions factories on Russian territory. The material appears in a documentary about the covert world of Russian saboteurs.Ivan was cautious about how much detail he revealed, and the available material says it is not possible to verify the activities he claims to have carried out. The documentary also says he features alongside another man who says he runs a network of undercover... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 02:32 LONDON
At least four killed in fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright as 39 are hospitalised
Officials have confirmed that four Canadian military members died in the fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, while 39 people were taken to hospital. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said at least 19 of those injured were in critical condition, underscoring the scale of the emergency response. The blaze broke out on Saturday afternoon at one of the country's busiest military training bases and is now contained, although fire and rescue teams remain at the scene to guard against flare-ups.Military officials said the fire began as a grass fire about 1km from the attack range while personnel were carrying... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
Russia and Ukraine trade fresh strikes on energy infrastructure as casualties rise
A renewed exchange of strikes between Russia and Ukraine has left at least two people dead and 17 injured, according to the latest official and local statements. The attacks hit energy, logistics and digital infrastructure in and around Saint Petersburg, while Russian strikes also damaged residential buildings and an educational institution in Zaporizhzhia. The developments come after the collapse of a short-lived "energy ceasefire" that had been announced but not agreed by both sides.In Saint Petersburg, the city's governor, Alexander Beglov, said fires broke out overnight at an oil terminal, an oil depot and industrial warehouses. He also said a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 15:59 LONDON
Russia's war in Ukraine puts Europe on edge amid fears of spillover
Fears are growing that Russia's war in Ukraine could spread beyond the battlefield and affect neighbouring NATO members. European countries say they are seeing signs of pressure through drone incursions, cyberattacks and sabotage, while the Kremlin denies the accusations. The discussion has sharpened as officials warn that the conflict is already having regional consequences.Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has warned that Europe should be ready to respond robustly to what he described as Russia's hybrid attacks. Poland borders Ukraine and hosts a NATO logistics hub used for military and civilian support to Kyiv, making it a central part of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 12:32 LONDON
Former Guatemalan prosecutor Juan Francisco Solorzano Foppa shot dead at Guatemala City sports complex
Guatemalan police say they have arrested two men after the killing of former prosecutor and anticorruption lawyer Juan Francisco Solorzano Foppa at a sports complex in Guatemala City. The attack took place on Saturday at the Campo Marte sports complex, where Foppa was shot during a visit. Another man, Gustavo Adolfo Aguilar Gamarro, also died in the incident, according to the Public Prosecutor's Office.Police said they seized a carbine-style firearm and a motorcycle in connection with the case. The arrests were announced shortly after the shooting, but officials have not yet publicly detailed a motive. Foppa was 43 and had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 07:29 LONDON
Two tankers catch fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says two oil tankers caught fire after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, deepening concern over shipping in one of the world's most sensitive energy corridors. The vessels were each carrying about two million barrels of crude oil, according to the report, which said the first tanker hit a mine and triggered a fierce fire. A second tanker was then said to have struck another mine and been engulfed in a massive blaze.Iranian state media said the ships had switched off their positioning and radar systems and were using a route not authorised... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON
Ukraine says Russian strikes hit more than 15 energy sites as Starlink limits hamper interceptors
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces carried out a large overnight strike on the country's energy infrastructure, hitting more than 15 sites across Ukraine. He said the attack came as interceptor systems were being hampered by speed restrictions linked to Starlink, limiting Ukraine's ability to stop incoming drones. The comments point to two pressures unfolding at once: damage to critical infrastructure and constraints on air defence.Zelenskyy said the system worked at higher speeds when tested in European Union territory, and that Ukrainian officials had been told the restrictions were tied to technical issues. He added that he was discussing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 15:29 LONDON
Ukraine rejects Russian claims of major territorial gains in Donetsk as fighting intensifies
Ukraine has rejected Russian claims that its forces have made major territorial gains in eastern Donetsk, saying the reported advances are false. The dispute centres on the towns of Dobropillia, Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, which remain strategically important in the industrial east. Both sides are also continuing intensified air operations as the front line remains largely static in many areas.Russia's chief of general staff, Valery Gerasimov, told President Vladimir Putin that Russian forces had captured 92 Ukrainian settlements and made significant gains since the start of last month. Ukraine's General Staff spokesman, Andriy Kovaliov, dismissed the claims as an attempt to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 15:01 LONDON
Zelenskyy warns Trump sanctions pause will embolden Russia as power grid strikes intensify
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Donald Trump's decision to pause a new sanctions package on Russia will encourage Moscow to intensify its war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian president said the move amounted to a "reward" for Vladimir Putin and argued that easing pressure on the Kremlin would only prolong the conflict. His comments came as Russia carried out one of its most severe recent attacks on Ukraine's power plants and energy infrastructure.Zelenskyy said on Saturday that he expected further sanctions relief for Russia in the future and urged Europe to open its own negotiations with Moscow if Washington continued seeking... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
UK warned to strengthen defences against Russian hybrid attacks on critical infrastructure
The UK government should do more to protect key infrastructure from Russian hybrid attacks, a former national security adviser has said. Lord Ricketts said energy, transport and air traffic control systems need stronger resilience as he warned that the threat is becoming more reckless and more dangerous. He said the risk is not limited to cyber activity and could include sabotage and disinformation.His comments come amid renewed concern in Britain and across Europe about foreign-state threats. Lord Ricketts said ministers should spend more on defence and be clearer with the public about the risks. He told the BBC that hybrid... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 14:29 LONDON
Israeli rabbi ruling on stolen Palestinian olives deepens West Bank harvest tensions
A hardline Israeli rabbinic ruling has intensified outrage in the occupied West Bank after a prominent rabbi said settlers may take olives from Palestinian orchards. The ruling, issued on Friday by Rabbi Dov Lior, comes as attacks on Palestinian farmers continue during the olive harvest season. It adds a new religious and political dimension to a period already marked by repeated violence.According to the supplied report, Lior said Jews are permitted to pick olives from Palestinian land and described the theft as an "additional virtue." He argued that Palestinian landowners had already been compensated in years when they could access... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 14:00 LONDON
Sudan army and RSF trade claims after Nyala air and drone strikes
The Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces have traded claims after a series of strikes in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur state. The army said it carried out air attacks on Friday that killed dozens of RSF fighters and hit positions and command centres in the city. The RSF, meanwhile, said a drone strike on a busy livestock market killed 30 civilians, including women and children.The army said the targets were RSF positions and command centres in Nyala, which is also the seat of the paramilitary group's self-declared administration. The RSF did not confirm or deny whether separate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 11:29 LONDON
Man convicted in Starmer-linked arson case deported from the UK
A man convicted over arson attacks linked to Sir Keir Starmer has been deported from the UK, according to the Home Office. Stanislav Carpiuc, 28, was one of two men found guilty over the attacks, which targeted a car and two houses connected to the former prime minister. The Home Office said he had been removed from the country, but did not say where he had been sent.Carpiuc, described in court as a Ukrainian-born Romanian national, was sentenced to two years in prison in June. His co-defendant, Roman Lavrynovych, a 22-year-old Ukrainian national, received a seven-year prison sentence in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 09:03 LONDON
Southern California wildfire spreads through Orange County as evacuation orders widen
The Norte Fire in Orange County, Southern California, continued to spread on Friday, forcing evacuation orders for thousands of residents and damaging homes in the San Juan Capistrano area. The blaze began in San Clemente and moved inland and along the coast as hot, dry conditions and strong Santa Ana winds pushed flames through residential neighbourhoods. By evening, officials said the fire had burned hundreds of acres and remained a fast-moving threat to nearby communities.The Orange County Fire Authority said the fire had scorched about 188 hectares, or 465 acres, while Cal Fire put the figure at about 231 hectares,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 05:29 LONDON
Pope Leo XIV speaks with Putin and urges humanitarian pause in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV has spoken by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, in a direct Vatican intervention focused on humanitarian access. The call took place on Friday, according to the Vatican, and the Kremlin confirmed that the conversation happened. The pontiff asked for a pause in attacks so that food and supplies could reach affected areas and so that civilians could leave voluntarily from regions caught in the fighting.The Vatican said Leo XIV also expressed grave concern about the humanitarian situation in Oleshky, a city in southern Ukraine occupied by Russia. In its account of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 17:02 LONDON
Qatar announces major solar plant project in Lebanon amid energy crisis
Qatar has announced plans to establish a major solar power plant in Lebanon as part of a wider energy cooperation framework between the two countries. The announcement was made in Beirut on Friday by Qatar's prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, after talks with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The project is being presented as an initial step in a broader effort to ease Lebanon's electricity shortage.Sheikh Mohammed said Qatar and Lebanon had agreed to create a comprehensive framework for cooperation in the energy sector and to present what he described as viable solutions. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
Russia explores mediation as Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions continue
Russia is positioning itself as a possible mediator between Pakistan and Afghanistan as cross-border tensions continue and both sides have exchanged fire over the past year. Russian officials held separate meetings in Rawalpindi and Kabul on October 14, adding to signs that Moscow is trying to insert itself into a dispute that earlier regional efforts have not resolved. The talks come after repeated strikes into Afghan territory and a series of ceasefire attempts led by other regional powers.In Rawalpindi, Russia's interior minister, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, met Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir. At the same time, Sergey Naryshkin, the director... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 15:33 LONDON
US senators seek investigation into reported Starlink restrictions in Ukraine
A bipartisan group of US senators has called for an urgent investigation into reported disruptions to SpaceX's Starlink internet network in Ukraine. The lawmakers say the alleged restrictions may have affected battlefield communications, drone operations and intelligence-sharing used by personnel in the country. Their request comes amid concern that the issue could have weakened Ukraine's ability to respond to Russian attacks.In a letter sent on Thursday to the US Department of Defense inspector general, the senators said they had "grave concern" about reports of speed restrictions between 12 and 14 October. The letter was led by Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 13:30 LONDON
China urges Israel to halt West Bank settlement expansion as talks continue in Azerbaijan
China's foreign minister has told Israel to stop what Beijing described as the "forced establishment" of settlements in the West Bank and to reverse its actions. The remarks were made during a face-to-face meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the sidelines of a conference in Azerbaijan, according to a statement from China's foreign ministry. Wang Yi also said the Palestinian question is "the greatest historical injustice of this century," giving the exchange clear diplomatic weight.Wang said the two-state solution remains the correct direction for resolving the conflict and called for the Gaza Strip to be fully opened to access.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 12:07 LONDON
Trump signals possible new US strike on Iran as he rules out nuclear use
United States President Donald Trump has ruled out using a nuclear weapon against Iran, while leaving open the possibility of another strike on Iranian nuclear sites. In an interview published on Thursday, he said the United States would not use nuclear arms and described the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, known as the MOAB, as non-nuclear. His comments come amid continuing speculation about the next phase of the conflict between Washington and Tehran.Trump said, "I wouldn't use nuclear. We don't have to. We're the greatest nuclear power in the world," and added that the MOAB "is not nuclear at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 11:59 LONDON
Syria arrests alleged commander linked to 2013 Bayda and Baniyas massacres
Syrian authorities say they have arrested Ali Kayali, also known as Mihrac Ural, a former militia commander accused of involvement in the 2013 killings in Bayda and Baniyas. State media said the General Intelligence Directorate detained him as he allegedly tried to flee the country. The report adds a new detail to a long-running case tied to some of the deadliest violence on Syria's coast during the war.According to the material provided, Kayali is accused of commanding armed groups that operated alongside forces loyal to former president Bashar al-Assad. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights cited unnamed sources saying he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
3M outlines defence in Australia's $2 billion PFAS lawsuit
3M has set out the broad shape of its defence in the Australian federal government's $2 billion lawsuit over PFAS contamination, during a case management hearing in the Federal Court. The case concerns allegations that firefighting foam used at 28 Defence Force bases across Australia contaminated land and water, including drinking water. The Commonwealth says the contamination affected surrounding areas and posed risks to human and animal health and the environment.At the hearing, 3M's counsel said the company would file its defence on 11 December and described the legal response as a large effort that would "attack" the claim. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 05:00 LONDON
Three children and teacher killed in Oregon primary school shooting
Three children and one teacher have been killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, police said. The suspect was a 16-year-old who was shot dead by a bystander after forcing his way into the school on Thursday afternoon. A seven-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher were also taken to hospital in critical condition.Bend Police said emergency services were called at 12:59 local time after reports of an active shooter at the school. Officers said the first call came from a person reporting that an unknown suspect was firing into their car with a long gun.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
Iraq parliament approves al-Zaidi cabinet amid economic and security pressures
Iraq's parliament has completed the formation of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's government after approving the remaining cabinet posts and three deputy prime ministers. The vote on Thursday filled previously vacant ministries and brought the cabinet to completion, according to the supplied report. Lawmakers also postponed one nomination, leaving the migration and displacement ministry unresolved for now.Parliament approved 11 portfolios in total, including Nayef al-Shammari as defence minister and Yasir al-Maliki as interior minister. Other approved posts included the planning ministry, the culture ministry, and the ministry of higher education and scientific research. Among the three deputy prime ministers confirmed was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 01:59 LONDON
Two Syrian pipelines damaged in separate attacks on energy infrastructure
Two pipelines carrying oil products and gas were damaged in separate incidents in Syria, according to state media, in the latest disruption to the country's energy network. The incidents were reported on Thursday and affected infrastructure in the west and north-east of the country. Officials said one line suffered a fuel leak near Homs, while another caught fire in Hasakah province.The Syrian Petroleum Company said an explosion struck the Jbessa gas pipeline in southern Hasakah in the late afternoon. Hours earlier, damage had been found in a pipeline carrying oil products from the coastal city of Baniyas to Homs, where... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 01:00 LONDON
US extends sanctions waiver for Lukoil service stations until 2027
The US Treasury Department has extended a sanctions waiver that allows Lukoil-branded service stations outside Russia to keep operating until April 2027. The move means petrol stations carrying the Russian oil company's name, including sites in the United States, can continue serving customers until 24 April 2027. The extension replaces an earlier licence that was due to expire later this month.The latest licence keeps in place restrictions on the transfer of funds to any person or account located in the Russian Federation. That means the waiver is limited in scope and does not remove the wider sanctions framework affecting Russian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
Seven sailors missing after drones strike tankers near Romania's Black Sea coast
Romania has reported seven sailors missing after drones struck two tankers near its Black Sea coast, setting both vessels ablaze and intensifying concern over commercial shipping in the region. The attacks took place inside Romanian territorial waters, close to a route used by cargo linked to Ukraine. One of the tankers, the Wine Trader, was travelling from Tunisia to Romania when it was hit.A NATO military source said the drones that caused the fires on board the two tankers were of Russian origin. Romanian President Nicușor Dan said the situation in the Black Sea was serious and described attacks on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
US reportedly weighs MOAB strikes on Iran energy and nuclear sites amid ongoing conflict
The US military has drawn up plans to potentially use the Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, known as the MOAB, against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites if Donald Trump orders a return to combat, according to reports. The proposed strikes would mark a significant escalation in the conflict and could involve the largest non-nuclear bomb in the US arsenal. The plans are reported to include underground nuclear facilities, including the site known as Pickaxe Mountain.According to the reports, multiple US officials said the weapon under consideration is the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, a conventional bomb weighing nearly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:35 LONDON
Trump cancels livestream of Hasan execution after backlash
US President Donald Trump has called off plans to livestream the execution of former US army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan by firing squad. The execution is still scheduled to take place on 3 December, but the event will not be shown online. Trump said the families of the victims may still view it in person if they choose.The reversal follows widespread criticism in the United States and abroad after the Pentagon announced that Hasan's execution would be livestreamed. The United Nations described the plan as "abhorrent", while human rights groups and political figures raised concerns about the implications of broadcasting a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
Syrian court sentences two to death over 2025 coastal violence
A military criminal court in Aleppo has sentenced two supporters of Syria's ousted former president Bashar al-Assad to death over violence linked to last year's coastal unrest. The same court also handed prison terms to several other defendants in cases tied to killings of civilians from the Alawite minority. The rulings were announced on Thursday and relate to investigations into attacks in March 2025.State media said the death sentences were issued against Al-Waddah Ismail and Maher Ali. The court said they were convicted of seeking to incite civil war and sectarian fighting, and of leading armed groups with the intent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:00 LONDON
Russia detains Swedish national and Japanese journalist amid prisoner-swap talk
Russian authorities have detained a Swedish national in the Pskov region and a Japanese journalist on Sakhalin Island, according to the Federal Security Service. The two arrests were announced as former president Dmitry Medvedev called for Moscow to replenish its pool of Western citizens for possible future prisoner exchanges. The cases add a new cross-border dimension to Russia's handling of foreign nationals amid the war in Ukraine and wider tensions with countries seen by Moscow as unfriendly.The security service said the Swedish citizen was arrested in the Sebezh district of Pskov region, close to the borders with Belarus and Latvia.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 12:02 LONDON
Russia says it struck Izmail port and cargo vessels in Black Sea area
Russia said it struck Izmail port in Ukraine's Odesa region and hit two cargo vessels en route to Odesa, according to a statement from its defence ministry. In a separate statement, it said it also hit a cargo ship in the Black Sea's Bug estuary and another in the port of Chornomorsk. The ministry said the vessels were being used for military purposes, but the claims could not be independently verified.The reported strikes come amid continuing disruption to maritime traffic in the Black Sea, a key corridor for Ukrainian exports and wartime logistics. Izmail is one of Ukraine's important Danube-linked... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 08:30 LONDON
Trump says leakers should be shot at Arizona rally
United States President Donald Trump has said people who leak government information to the media should be shot, making the remarks at a campaign rally in Bullhead City, Arizona. He was urging supporters to vote in the November 3 midterm elections when he made the comments. Trump said, "In my opinion, leakers should be shot," and added that in the past people were shot for leaking details about military attacks.The president appeared to be referring to Operation Midnight Hammer, the US attack on Iran in June 2025 during the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. He said leaks had exposed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 03:02 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
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
