Australia intelligence funding shift before Bondi attack under scrutiny
Australia's domestic intelligence agency cut the share of its counterterrorism funding to its lowest level since the aftermath of the September 11 attacks before the Bondi attack, according to classified figures cited in material before a royal commission. The figures are said to show that the reduction happened even as the agency assessed that a terrorist attack was probable and that antisemitic violence was escalating. The issue is now set to be examined at the next block of hearings, with the agency's director-general expected to face questions about the shift in priorities.The material indicates that counterterrorism resourcing across the Australian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 20:32 LONDON
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U.S. imposes entry restrictions amid Ebola outbreak, directs some flights to Dulles
The United States has imposed entry restrictions linked to an Ebola outbreak, with the Department of Homeland Security directing flights carrying certain travelers to arrive at Dulles International Airport in Virginia. The move marks a targeted border-control response rather than a blanket closure, based on the limited details confirmed so far. The directive applies to some flights carrying specified travellers, but the exact scope of the restrictions has not been publicly detailed in the supplied material.The only confirmed operational instruction is that all flights carrying certain travelers must arrive at Dulles International Airport. The measure was reported on 21 May... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak worsens as crowd sets fire to treatment centre
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are facing a worsening Ebola outbreak alongside violence directed at a treatment centre. A crowd set fire to the facility amid fears about the spread of the disease, according to the supplied report. The incident adds a security problem to an already serious public-health response in the country.The latest material says the outbreak is gathering momentum and that the attack on the treatment centre happened in the Democratic Republic of Congo. No casualty figures were provided for the fire, and the supplied rows do not say whether patients or staff were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 19:59 LONDON
Federal authorities warn of scammers posing as prosecutors
Federal authorities in Cincinnati are warning American citizens about a scam involving individuals posing as prosecutors or other federal law enforcement officials. The source says the impostors may be operating outside the United States. According to the warning, a scammer or group of scammers is contacting people around the country and attempting to defraud them of money. The source does not identify any agency beyond federal authorities, and it does not provide names of the impersonated officials. No arrests, charges, or confirmed victims are mentioned. The report also does not describe the communication method, the amount of money sought, or... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 19:02 LONDON
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Germany indicts two men over alleged Iran-backed plot to kill Jewish leaders
German authorities have indicted two men over an alleged plot to kill Jewish leaders on Iran's behalf, according to the supplied report. The case is being handled in Germany and is part of wider concern in Europe about Iranian intelligence activity. The allegation adds to already heightened security worries around threats directed at Jewish communities and leaders.The only confirmed detail in the supplied material is that two men were indicted and that prosecutors say the plan was linked to Iran. The report does not identify the men, the intended victims, or the stage at which the alleged plot was disrupted.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
Israel says all foreign activists from Gaza-bound flotilla have been deported
Israel says it has deported all of the foreign activists seized from a Gaza-bound flotilla after the vessels were intercepted at sea on Monday. The activists had been held in detention in Israel before being transferred for deportation, following a confrontation that drew international criticism. The flotilla was part of a series of attempts to challenge Israel's blockade of the Palestinian territory.More than 430 activists from countries around the world were detained after the interception, according to the supplied report. Israel's foreign ministry spokesman, Oren Marmorstein, said all foreign activists from the flotilla had now been deported and that Israel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 16:59 LONDON
Iranian MP says Tehran is restraining military from striking US fleet amid Gulf tensions
Political leaders in Tehran are holding back the military from launching high-intensity attacks on US naval assets in the Persian Gulf, according to an Iranian member of parliament on a key national security committee. The comments point to internal friction inside Iran's decision-making structure at a time of heightened tension over a US blockade and the risk of a naval confrontation. The lawmaker said the restraint was being applied by political authorities and traditional decision-making bodies rather than by the armed forces themselves.Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, who sits on the parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, said Iran had so... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola response strained by aid cuts, report says
A report says the Democratic Republic of Congo is struggling to contain a current Ebola outbreak after sweeping aid cuts by Western nations left the country less prepared. The outbreak is described as a live response challenge in a country that has extensive experience with the disease. The account links the difficulty of containment to reduced external support rather than to a single new policy decision in Kinshasa.The report says the aid reductions came from Western governments and that they have affected Congo's readiness for outbreak response. It does not give a case count, a death toll or a precise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
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Uganda disputes U.S. claim of promised Ebola clinics
Ugandan officials have said they are not aware of Ebola clinics that the U.S. State Department said it would fund in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The dispute centres on a public health pledge that, according to the U.S. side, would support up to 50 clinics across the two countries.A top Ugandan official said: "I don't know the ones they are talking about." The only confirmed details in the supplied material are the U.S. funding claim and Uganda's denial of knowledge of the clinics. The State Department said it would fund up to 50 clinics in Uganda and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 13:31 LONDON
Air France flight diverted to Montreal over Congolese passenger amid Ebola fears
An Air France flight bound for the United States was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo was identified on board. The diversion took place on 21 May 2026 and was linked to Ebola-related border restrictions affecting recent visitors from the African country. The incident disrupted the flight's planned route and brought public-health screening rules into an aviation setting.The confirmed details are limited, but the immediate trigger was the presence of a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo on the aircraft. The United States has closed its borders to recent visitors from the country,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 13:30 LONDON
Israel faces fresh outrage after security minister taunts detained flotilla activists
Israel is facing renewed domestic and international criticism after a video emerged showing its security minister taunting activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla after their arrest by Israeli troops. The footage shows the activists bound and forced to their knees, according to the supplied material, and has intensified scrutiny of how the detainees were treated. The incident has added to an already sensitive dispute over the interception of the flotilla and the detention of foreign nationals.The row was reported on 21 May 2026, with the video prompting condemnation from foreign ministers in several countries. The supplied material says many foreign... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 12:59 LONDON
Ukraine says it struck Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara region
Ukraine says it carried out a long-range drone strike on the Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara region, causing a large fire at the site. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the facility had been hit and shared video showing flames and black smoke rising from what appeared to be the refinery. The attack was reported on Thursday and is the latest in a series of Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.Zelenskyy said he thanked the Unmanned Systems Forces and the Special Operations Forces for what he described as a precise operation. The Special Operations Forces said they had worked with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
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Southern China flooding destroys bridge and kills at least 25
Heavy flooding in southern China has washed away cars, destroyed a bridge and inundated streets, according to the latest confirmed reports. The flooding has affected multiple areas, with evacuations under way across several regions. The immediate impact includes damage to transport links and widespread disruption in affected communities.The torrential rain has killed at least 25 people, making this one of the most serious weather-related incidents reported in the area in recent days. The flooding was reported on 21 May 2026, and the damage described includes vehicles being swept away by floodwaters. Officials have also ordered evacuations across multiple regions as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
Bolivia unrest causes widespread disruption and prompts cabinet reshuffle
Weeks of unrest in Bolivia have escalated into widespread disruption, according to the supplied report, with protests now significant enough to force a cabinet reshuffle. The incident is described as a national political crisis rather than a single isolated demonstration, suggesting the pressure on the government has been building over time. The latest development centres on the president's decision to change the cabinet as the unrest continues.The confirmed details are limited, but the report says the protests have affected normal activity across the country. It also states that the unrest has lasted for weeks, indicating a sustained challenge rather than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
UK pledges up to £20m for Ebola response in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
The UK has said it will provide up to £20m to support efforts against an Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The funding is intended to help the response to the outbreak across the two countries. The announcement comes as health authorities continue to deal with the cross-border spread of the disease.The pledge was reported on 20 May 2026 and was described as support for the fight against Ebola in Africa. The outbreak is being treated as a developing public health emergency because it involves more than one country. No further details were provided in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 01:30 LONDON
Ebola containment efforts in East Africa hindered by U.S. aid cuts
Aid cuts by the Trump administration have shut down crucial disease surveillance networks and medical supply chains in East Africa, according to reporting published on Wednesday. The disruption is being linked to efforts to contain Ebola in the region, where cross-border monitoring and rapid delivery of medical supplies are central to response work. The reporting says the cuts have affected systems that were previously part of the containment effort.The account identifies disease surveillance networks and supply chains as the main areas hit by the shutdown. It says the changes are tied to the Trump administration's aid cuts, though it does... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 21:31 LONDON
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Families in Beirut demand justice after Israeli strike killed five relatives
Families in Beirut are demanding justice after an Israeli strike on a residential building killed five of their relatives. The attack took place in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, and the account says it hit a home rather than a military site. The families are now speaking publicly about the loss and calling for accountability.According to the supplied report, the strike happened hours after the US-Iran ceasefire announcement last month. It also came during one of Israel's largest waves of strikes across Lebanon. The report does not give the exact date of the strike, but it places the attack in that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 17:01 LONDON
Lithuania issues drone alert in Vilnius as residents shelter underground
Lithuanian authorities issued a drone alert in Vilnius and urged residents to move to safe locations after reported activity near the Belarus border. Footage from the city showed people sheltering in an underground parking area as the warning was in force. The incident comes amid heightened concern over airspace security in the region and follows earlier disruption in the capital linked to a separate alert.The confirmed material says the alert was issued on 20 May 2026 and that residents were told to seek shelter while authorities responded to the reported drone activity. The footage shows civilians taking cover underground, but... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 15:59 LONDON
Anger in the Philippines as war with Iran pushes oil prices higher
Rising oil prices linked to the war with Iran are fuelling public anger in the Philippines, where frustration over the cost impact has spilled into the streets. The report says the effects of the conflict are being felt far beyond the Middle East, with Manila among the places seeing the pressure most directly. It also links the situation to efforts by Washington to reach an agreement with Iran that would permanently keep the Strait of Hormuz open.The immediate trigger described is the continuing disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global energy supplies. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
British couple in Iranian jail begin hunger strike, family says
The family of a British couple detained in Iran say the pair have begun a hunger strike in protest at their imprisonment. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, were arrested in January last year while travelling through Iran on a global motorbike journey. They were later sentenced to 10 years in prison on espionage charges, which they deny.According to the family, Craig Foreman is believed to be about 12 days into a hunger strike. They say he started refusing food after phone access was cut off in early May. The family also says Lindsay Foreman, 53, briefly paused a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 06:30 LONDON
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Asian governments expand Ebola screening at ports of entry after WHO alert
Several Asian governments have expanded Ebola screening and reporting requirements for arriving travellers after a World Health Organization alert, with measures now in place or being tightened in Singapore, Japan and South Korea. Vietnam and Indonesia have also announced increased monitoring or other public health steps at ports of entry. Officials say no cases have been publicly confirmed in Asia and that the likelihood of local transmission remains low.The confirmed measures focus on border controls and traveller declarations rather than domestic restrictions. As of 18 May, people arriving in mainland China from affected regions who have been in contact with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 06:00 LONDON
Russia launches major nighttime barrage on Ukraine
Russia has launched one of its largest recent nighttime barrages against Ukraine, with Kyiv saying more than 500 drones and dozens of missiles were fired into the country. The overnight attack targeted multiple cities, according to the latest confirmed report, and formed part of a continuing pattern of long-range strikes in the war. The scale of the assault suggests a broad operation rather than a single isolated strike.Ukraine's aerial defences reported the figures after the attack, which was described as one of the biggest in recent days. The available report does not give a full breakdown of where each drone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 05:29 LONDON
LIRR contract reached after three-day strike shuts down New York rail service
A contract has been reached after a three-day strike that shut down the Long Island Rail Road, the busiest passenger rail service in the United States. The agreement comes after a disruption that affected commuters across the New York region and left details of the settlement still emerging. The immediate shutdown has ended, but the wider consequences are expected to continue.The only confirmed details so far are that the strike lasted three days and that a contract was reached afterwards. The dispute involved Long Island Rail Road workers and the rail service that carries large numbers of passengers into and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
US and Iran trade threats as Tehran stages mass weddings for war-ready couples
President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that the United States may strike Iran again, while Tehran's army said it could open "new fronts" if he did. At the same time, Iranian authorities held mass public weddings in the capital for couples enrolled in a state-sponsored scheme linked to readiness to sacrifice their lives in the war against the United States and Israel. The developments point to a sharp mix of military warning and domestic mobilisation in Tehran.The immediate exchange centres on a renewed threat of force from Washington and a retaliatory warning from Iran's military. The report does not give... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
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Europol disrupts thousands of IRGC-linked online accounts across 19 countries
Europol has announced a major digital crackdown that led to the removal of thousands of online accounts linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC. The operation also resulted in the suspension of the group's primary X account in the European Union. The action was described as spanning accounts across 19 countries.The confirmed details are limited, but the announcement indicates a coordinated cross-border effort against a state-linked online network. Europol said the accounts were linked to the IRGC, which is Iran's powerful military and security organisation. The suspension of the group's main X account in the EU suggests the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
Kenya suspends transportation strike for a week amid deadly unrest
Kenya has suspended a deadly transportation strike for one week while negotiations continue, according to the country's interior minister. The pause was announced as authorities sought to calm unrest and violence linked to the strike. Four people were killed in protests across the country, according to the supplied report.The suspension is intended to create space for talks between the parties involved in the dispute. The interior minister said the temporary halt would allow negotiations to continue and help reduce tensions. No further details were provided in the supplied material about the groups taking part in the strike or the specific... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 15:30 LONDON
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO warns
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may be spreading faster than first thought, according to a World Health Organization representative. Officials say the epicentre is in Ituri province, but there are now concerns the virus has spread into other provinces and across the border into Uganda. The latest warning comes as health workers try to establish the full scale of transmission in a fast-changing situation.Dr Anne Ancia said the more the agency investigates, the clearer it becomes that cases have reached other areas. Officials said more than 513 suspected cases had been recorded in DR Congo... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 10:59 LONDON
Amnesty says global executions hit 40-year high, driven by Iran
Amnesty International says the number of executions carried out worldwide rose sharply last year to its highest level in more than four decades, with Iran accounting for the bulk of the increase. The rights group said more than 2,700 people were executed globally in the period covered by its new report, and about 2,100 of those executions took place in Iran. It said the figures marked the highest annual total since 1981.The report, released on Monday, said the global total represented a 78% increase compared with 2024. Amnesty said its figures were based on reports and work carried out with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 06:29 LONDON
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Oil slick reaches protected Shidvar island in Iran
Tar from an oil slick has reached Shidvar island in Iran, a protected wildlife sanctuary in the Persian Gulf. Videos from the island show birds, turtles and crabs trapped inside mounds of tar along the shoreline. The contamination has affected an area known for turquoise waters and white sand beaches.The supporting material confirms that the incident was reported on 19 May 2026 and that the tar was visible around the island at that time. The island is identified as a protected sanctuary, which makes the spread of oil pollution there especially significant. No official cause for the slick is given... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 05:30 LONDON
Venezuelan protesters clash with police at rally for political prisoners
Protesters in Venezuela have clashed with police during a rally calling for attention to political prisoners. The demonstration took place after a period of rising anger over the treatment of detainees and the fate of missing people linked to custody cases. The immediate trigger described in the supplied material was the death of Carmen Navas, whose son had been missing and was later reported to have died in custody.The confirmed account says protests began after Navas died 10 days after learning of her son's death. She is described as the mother of a political prisoner, linking the rally directly to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
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Heavy sandstorm sweeps Iraq, sending people to hospital with breathing difficulties
A powerful sandstorm has swept across Iraq, affecting cities including Najaf and Baghdad. Hospitals have reported treating people who arrived with breathing difficulties. The incident is a fresh weather-related disruption with immediate public health effects in several major urban areas.The storm was reported on 18 May 2026, with the affected areas including Najaf and the capital, Baghdad. Confirmed details indicate that the dust storm was severe enough to prompt hospital visits for respiratory problems. No official casualty figure was provided in the supplied material, and the scale of the health impact beyond hospital admissions remains unclear.The immediate concern is the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 22:00 LONDON
U.S. restricts entry from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan over Ebola outbreak
The United States has imposed a 30-day entry restriction affecting travel from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, citing an Ebola outbreak. The measure is a public-health response with immediate implications for cross-border movement and screening. It does not apply to American citizens or U.S. service members.The order was reported on 18 May 2026 and is set to remain in effect for 30 days. The confirmed exemption for American citizens and U.S. service members narrows the scope of the restriction, but the available material does not specify the full operational details of how the policy will be enforced. No additional figures,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 22:00 LONDON
Iran announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz
Iran's top security body has announced the formation of a new authority to manage the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that carries a large share of global oil and gas shipments. The announcement was made on Monday and was shared on the official account of the Supreme National Security Council. The new body is called the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, or PGSA, and it is intended to oversee operations in the strait.According to the announcement, the PGSA will provide real-time updates on developments in the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes amid reporting that Tehran has effectively closed the waterway... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 20:29 LONDON
Kenya transport strike sparks protests and teargas clashes in Nairobi
Protests erupted across Nairobi on Monday as demonstrators took part in a nationwide transport strike over rising fuel prices. Roads were blocked in several parts of the capital, while burning tyres and bonfires disrupted traffic and public movement. Police responded with teargas as clashes broke out between officers and protesters.The unrest was reported during a strike that affected public transport and left commuters stranded across the city. Footage from the scene showed protesters running through smoke-filled streets as officers moved in to clear major roads. Authorities also deployed mounted police, and some demonstrators were arrested during the confrontations.The immediate trigger... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
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Russia's new rights commissioner accused over Ukrainian child adoption
Ukraine has accused Russia's new human rights commissioner, Yana Lantratova, of helping arrange the illegal adoption of an infant girl from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory. The allegation centres on claims that she was instrumental in helping the chairman of her party adopt the child. The accusation adds a new layer to the wider dispute over children taken from areas of Ukraine under Russian control.According to the supplied material, Ukrainian authorities say the child came from Russian-occupied Ukraine. The row does not provide further details on the child's identity, the timing of the adoption, or any response from Lantratova. It also does... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 17:02 LONDON
Russia governor pushes reactionary social agenda in Vologda region
A regional governor in Russia is seeking to turn Vologda into a test case for a more conservative social agenda aligned with Kremlin ideals. The move has drawn attention because it combines local policy changes with a broader political message about the direction of governance in the region. The available material describes the effort as a deliberate attempt to reshape the region into a laboratory for reactionary ideas.The confirmed details are limited, but the governor is described as a firebrand who has already shut liquor stores and banned abortion. Those measures are presented as part of a wider campaign rather... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
Iran sees surge in political executions after war-related crackdown
Iran has carried out a sharp rise in executions of people accused of political and security-related offences since the start of the war, according to figures cited by the UN and Amnesty International. The latest case highlighted is that of Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, who was put to death earlier this month after being held on death row in western Iran. A voice note attributed to him, obtained by the Kurdistan Human Rights Network, said he had been tortured into making false confessions and insisted the charges against him were untrue.Abdollahzadeh was arrested in 2022 during the nationwide protests that followed the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
UAE investigates drone strike near Barakah nuclear power plant
The United Arab Emirates is investigating a drone strike that hit a generator near the Barakah nuclear power plant west of Abu Dhabi. Officials said the incident involved three drones entering from the western border direction on Sunday, with two intercepted and a third striking near the site. The strike caused a fire, but authorities said there were no injuries and no effect on radiological safety.The defence ministry said it was working to determine the source of the attack. It said the drones were dealt with "successfully" and that the third drone hit a generator outside the inner perimeter of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 22:29 LONDON
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Three killed in strike on aid kitchen in Gaza
A strike in Gaza has killed three Palestinians after a kitchen serving displaced people was hit, according to the supplied report. The kitchen was providing meals to people displaced by the conflict. Others were injured in the attack, though no further details were given.The incident was reported on 17 May 2026. The account says Israel bombed the kitchen, but it does not provide an independent confirmation of the strike details beyond the supplied row. The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza said at least 871 people have been killed since the so-called ceasefire began last October.The reported deaths add to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
Ukraine drone strike on Russia kills at least four, including three near Moscow
One of Ukraine's largest drone strikes on Russia has killed at least four people, local authorities said on Sunday. Three of the dead were reported near Moscow, while a fourth person was killed elsewhere in the attack. The strike also sent debris onto Russia's largest airport, though officials said there was no damage.Local authorities said 12 other people were wounded in the attack. The report said the strikes took place on Sunday and reached the Moscow area, underlining the scale of the drone operation. No further details were given in the supplied material about the exact locations of the other... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
Four killed in Russia as Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow in over a year
Ukraine has launched what is being described as the largest drone attack on Moscow in more than a year, with Russian authorities reporting four deaths. The incident was reported on 17 May 2026 and is centred on the Russian capital. It marks a fresh escalation in the conflict between the two countries, with the immediate impact felt inside Russia.The supporting material says the attack was directed at Moscow and that four people were killed in Russia. It does not provide further detail on the number of drones involved, the exact locations hit, or whether the deaths were in the capital... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
Iranian attacks disrupt Qatar's gas exports and economic plans
Iranian attacks have disrupted Qatar's vital gas exports, according to the supplied material, and are also stalling the country's planned shift towards tourism and business-led growth. The incident is described as part of a wider war involving Iran, with immediate effects centred on Qatar's economy. The available information says the impact is severe enough to be described as paralyzing a key export sector.The confirmed detail in the source material is limited but clear: Qatar's gas exports are being affected, and the country's future growth strategy is under pressure. The report links the disruption to Iranian attacks and says the damage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 11:01 LONDON
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Trump says joint US-Nigeria operation killed senior Islamic State leader in Nigeria
President Donald Trump said a joint operation by U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a top leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria. The claim points to a counterterrorism action involving both countries, but no further operational details were provided in the supplied material. The incident was reported on 17 May 2026 and is centred on Nigeria.According to the confirmed row, the target was described as a senior Islamic State leader, though the person was not named. Trump was the only attributed official voice in the material, and no statement from Nigerian authorities was included. The source did not give... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
Russia reports three killed in large Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region
Russia says a large Ukrainian drone attack overnight killed three people in the Moscow region and injured 12 in the capital, in one of the biggest such barrages reported since the start of the war. Russian officials said drones were intercepted across multiple regions, with the Moscow area among the worst affected. The attack also led to damage at a city oil refinery and reports of drone wreckage at Sheremetyevo Airport.Regional governor Andrei Vorobiev said air defences had been repelling a large-scale UAV attack on the capital region since around 03:00 local time. He said a woman was killed in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 09:30 LONDON
GPS jamming reported amid Iran war
Reports from the Iran war say GPS jamming is being used as part of the conflict, with the interference described as affecting navigation and signals. The report frames the practice as a form of electronic warfare that is now part of the operational environment. It says the disruption is being seen in the context of an active and wider conflict, rather than as an isolated technical problem.The report was published on 17 May 2026 and describes GPS jamming as a current feature of the war. It characterises the interference as widespread and operationally significant, although no specific locations, casualty figures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 03:00 LONDON
Chinese influence case in US leads to convictions over alleged foreign agent activity
A Chinese community group president in Manhattan has been found guilty of acting as an unauthorised foreign agent for China, in a case that US authorities say involved the first known overseas police station in the country. In a separate case in California, Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to posting propaganda for Beijing. The two outcomes were announced in the same week and add to a growing set of US prosecutions linked to alleged Chinese influence operations.Lu Jianwang, 64, had set up an office above a ramen store in Manhattan's Chinatown in 2022, according to the case described in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 01:01 LONDON
Bolivian military police move to clear road blockades after 11 days of protests
Bolivia's military police have arrested demonstrators and used tear gas in an effort to break road blockades after 11 days of protests. The unrest has disrupted roads and continued despite a deal signed on Friday between protesters and the government. The incident is centred on transport routes in Bolivia and has added to pressure on authorities trying to restore movement.The protests are linked to fuel shortages, according to the supplied material. The blockades were still in place after the agreement, suggesting the deal did not immediately end the disruption. Military police were the force reported to have intervened, using tear... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 22:31 LONDON
U.S. arrest of Mohammad al-Saadi raises concern over Iran proxy activity beyond Middle East
The arrest of Mohammad al-Saadi in the United States on Friday has prompted concern that Iran could be working with proxy groups to stage attacks outside the Middle East. The development has drawn attention because it suggests the issue may extend beyond the regional arena where Iran-linked activity is more commonly discussed. No further details about the arrest were provided in the supplied material.The confirmed information is limited to the fact of the arrest and the concern it has triggered. The arrest took place in the United States, and the timing was Friday, 16 May 2026. The supplied material does... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 18:31 LONDON
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Settler attacks reported in Palestinian-governed areas of the West Bank
Violent settlers have attacked Palestinians in areas of the West Bank where Israel had agreed to Palestinian self-governance, according to the supplied report. The attacks are described as taking place beyond land under direct Israeli control. The incident points to a widening pattern of violence in territory already marked by long-running disputes over land, authority and security.The report says the attacks targeted Palestinians who had fled to safety in Palestinian territory, only to be attacked again. It does not give a precise number of victims, the exact locations of the assaults, or details of injuries. It also does not identify... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
Michigan challenges Trump order to keep coal plant running
Michigan and other parties have told a court that the Trump administration broke the law by declaring an "energy emergency" and ordering an aging coal-burning plant to keep operating.The dispute centres on a single plant in Michigan, which was directed to remain open under the emergency order.The supporting material does not identify the plant by name.The challenge raises immediate questions about the administration's use of emergency powers in energy policy and the continued operation of older coal generation assets.It also puts the legality of the order before the courts.The case matters because it could affect how far federal authorities can... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
Executions surge in Iran since cease-fire, rights groups say
Rights groups say executions in Iran have surged since the cease-fire, with many of those put to death reportedly detained during January's mass protests.The reported increase has been linked by campaigners to a wider effort by the authorities to deter people from returning to the streets.The row does not give a total number of executions or identify the people involved.The claims add to long-running concerns over Iran's use of capital punishment and its response to dissent.They also suggest the cease-fire has not eased pressure on people accused of taking part in earlier unrest.According to the rights group cited in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 19:31 LONDON
Congo Ebola outbreak reported to have killed more than 60
An Ebola outbreak in Congo has been reported to have killed more than 60 people, adding to concern over the scale of the health emergency.The latest report gives a higher death toll than earlier accounts, but provides no further details on where the outbreak is centred or how many cases have been confirmed.No official response, containment measures or laboratory figures are included in the new report.The lack of detail leaves unclear how far the outbreak has spread.Ebola outbreaks can move quickly and place heavy pressure on health services, making early tracing, isolation and treatment important to limit further transmission.The report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
Israeli nationalists chant anti-Palestinian slogans during Jerusalem Day march in Old City
Israeli nationalists marched through the narrow streets of Jerusalem's Old City on Thursday, chanting anti-Palestinian slogans including "Death to Arabs" during the annual Jerusalem Day march.The march took place in a sensitive part of the city where many Palestinian residents stayed barricaded indoors, according to the supplied report.The event is held each year.The annual procession is linked to Israel's 1967 annexation of east Jerusalem, which Israeli authorities describe as the city's "reunification".The annexation is not recognised by the United Nations, which considers it illegal under international law.The chants and the setting underline the continuing tensions around Jerusalem, particularly in areas... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 10:31 LONDON
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 LONDON
