Zelensky flight delayed for an hour after drone incursion over Moldova
A plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife, Olena Zelenska, was delayed in Moldova after a Russian drone crossed into the country's airspace. The aircraft was preparing to leave Chisinau International Airport for Oslo when the drone prompted an immediate shutdown of Moldovan airspace. The plane remained on the runway for about an hour before it was cleared to depart.Moldovan government spokesman Dumitru Ciorici said the country closed its airspace after detecting a Russian drone entering from the direction of Ukraine. He said three departures and four arrivals were delayed as a result. Authorities later confirmed that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:59 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Deadly fighting in Yemen and Gaza, ferry fire in Philippines, Nepal rescue continues
Fierce fighting across Yemen has left at least 194 people dead in two weeks, as Houthi forces and the UN recognised government battle on several fronts in the north, west and centre of the country. The clashes have also displaced civilians and deepened an already severe humanitarian crisis. 🔗In Gaza, Israeli strikes in the north killed at least four Palestinians and wounded others, according to medical and local reporting, as the military campaign continues. The attacks add to the mounting toll in the enclave and keep pressure on already overstretched hospitals and rescue crews. 🔗In the Philippines, a passenger ferry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Sep 2026 12:22 LONDON
Russian airports hit record closures amid drone threat
Russian civil aviation has faced repeated shutdowns after Ukrainian drone operations triggered airspace restrictions across multiple airports. In August, airports in Russia were temporarily closed 993 times, according to aviation security data, with an average of 32 closures a day. The disruption affected 32 airports, including those serving Moscow and St Petersburg.The same data shows 2,182 closures were recorded over the summer, already exceeding the full-year total for 2025. The August figure was described as the most disruptive month for Russian civil aviation since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in early 2022. In the first three days of September,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 11:33 LONDON
UK air traffic control failure was avoidable, says Transport Secretary
More than 2,000 flights have been cancelled after a technical failure in the United Kingdom's air traffic control system caused widespread disruption for a second day. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told the House of Commons that the outage, which affected the system operated by Nats, was avoidable. She said she had ordered an independent investigation by the aviation watchdog and that the Civil Aviation Authority would also carry out a review.Alexander said the system went down for four hours on Tuesday, leading to major disruption for passengers trying to fly into and out of the UK. After meeting Nats chief... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 19:35 LONDON
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UAE pavilion draws 1,875 visitors at El Alamein International Airshow
The UAE National Pavilion continued to attract strong interest on the second day of the El Alamein International Airshow 2026, drawing 1,875 visitors in El Alamein. The visitors included senior official and military delegations from around the world. The pavilion was described as the largest at the exhibition and highlighted UAE capabilities, solutions and technologies across the aviation, aerospace and defence sectors. The pavilion was supported by the UAE Ministry of Defence and Tawazun Council and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company. According to the source, high-level military delegations visited the pavilion to examine products and innovations presented by... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 19:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran strikes widen as oil surges, Ukraine and Gaza tensions deepen
Iran said it launched ballistic missiles at a base in Jordan used by the US military and attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz, sharply widening its confrontation with Washington and its regional rivals. The move came as the United States and Iran intensified tanker strikes and missile attacks, pushing Brent crude above $100 a barrel. 🔗 🔗Oil markets were further jolted by reports that Iran backed Houthi forces in Yemen attacked energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, sending prices to a six week high. Separately, the United States imposed fresh sanctions on Iran's aviation sector, adding to the economic pressure... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 09 Sep 2026 18:24 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US and Iran trade maritime blows as West Bank sanctions and trade tensions widen
US forces struck five Iranian tankers, sinking one, after Tehran twice targeted an American warship, in the latest sharp escalation in Gulf waters. The exchanges have raised fears of a wider confrontation at sea as tensions between Washington and Tehran intensify. 🔗Iran backed Houthi forces in Yemen also launched strikes on four cities in southern Saudi Arabia, while reports said they attacked Saudi energy facilities, helping push oil to a six week high. President Donald Trump separately said oil would fall as the United States wins its conflict with Iran and denies Tehran a nuclear weapon. 🔗 🔗 🔗Washington has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 09 Sep 2026 08:37 LONDON
US imposes import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods as trade dispute deepens
The United States has ordered an import ban on Canadian products including alcoholic spirits, dairy goods and motorbikes, in a sharp new escalation of the trade dispute between the two countries. The move was announced in a series of executive orders on Tuesday and is due to take effect on 29 September. It comes as Canadian retaliatory tariffs on American goods begin to bite, extending a confrontation that has already disrupted one of the world's largest trading relationships.US President Donald Trump said Canada was "discriminating in fact against the commerce of the United States" as he set out the ban.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 04:31 LONDON
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US expands sanctions on Iran's aviation sector under Operation Economic Outcast
The United States has announced a new package of sanctions targeting Iran's aviation sector, in a move aimed at increasing economic pressure on Tehran. The Treasury Department said on Tuesday that 36 Iran-related sanctions were imposed on commercial and private airlines, as well as on aviation firms and service providers. The measures are part of an effort described by Washington as Operation Economic Outcast.The latest action expands existing sanctions on the privately owned airline Mahan Air and extends pressure to other Iran-based aviation companies. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration had promised severe consequences for those providing financial support... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 01:30 LONDON
Indonesia airports reopen as volcanic ash disruption eases after Anak Krakatau eruptions
Indonesia has reopened its main airport in Jakarta and four other airports after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau forced closures and disrupted air travel across the country. The airports resumed operations on Tuesday after authorities cleared ash from critical infrastructure, but officials said the return to normal schedules would take time. The disruption affected more than 340,000 travellers and about 2,900 flights.Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said inspections were still needed before aircraft could fully return to service. He said the first departing aircraft was a cargo plane and asked passengers for patience while airworthiness checks continued. At Soekarno-Hatta International... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 10:04 LONDON
Virgin Atlantic adds fuel surcharges as Middle East conflict pushes up jet fuel costs
Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson has linked rising flight prices to the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel, saying the war has driven up oil and jet fuel costs. He said there was no need for the war and described it as the result of foolish leaders starting conflicts. Virgin Atlantic has already responded by adding a fuel surcharge to ticket prices in May.The airline said the surcharge was necessary because of the level of fuel prices. Its chief executive, Corneel Koster, said it was absolutely required at current fuel costs and added that it was hard... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 02:32 LONDON
Russian nuclear general shot in Saratov as investigation continues
A senior Russian military officer linked to long-range bomber forces has been shot and left in critical condition in the Saratov region, according to the supplied report. Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich was reportedly attacked outside his home in Saratov after a gunman on a motorcycle opened fire. He was hit in the face and chest and later flown to Moscow for treatment.The report says the shooting is being treated as a suspected assassination attempt, with Ukrainian reporting describing it as a targeted attack. It also says Varpakhovich is associated with Russia's 22nd Guards Heavy Bomber Aviation Division, a unit based... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 19:01 LONDON
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The Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 LONDON
