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
US Ebola patient flown from DR Congo to Berlin for treatment
A US doctor who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been admitted to a special isolation unit at Charite hospital in Berlin after an overnight transfer. The patient, named as medical missionary Dr Peter Stafford, arrived in Germany following a request from the United States for help with treatment. Health officials in Berlin confirmed he had been taken into the hospital's isolation unit, but did not comment on his condition.According to the supplied report, Dr Stafford tested positive late on Sunday after exposure linked to his work in the DRC. The US Centers for Disease Control and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 12:00 LONDON
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UAE says drones targeting Barakah nuclear plant were launched from Iraq
The United Arab Emirates has said drones that targeted the Barakah nuclear plant were launched from Iraq, sharpening its attribution of an attack on one of the Gulf state's most sensitive energy sites. The statement marks a clearer assessment than earlier official comments, which had only said the drone came from the country's western border. The incident remains significant because it involved a nuclear facility, even though no casualties or radiological release have been reported.According to the latest confirmed account, the drones targeted Barakah last week and the UAE now says they were launched from Iraq. The new attribution links... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 06:59 LONDON
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
Lebanon says 19 killed in Israeli air strikes in the south
Israeli air strikes have killed at least 19 people in southern Lebanon, according to the country's health ministry. The ministry said the dead included civilians, with ten people killed in a single strike on a house in Deir Qanoun. It said the attack also wounded three people, including a young girl.The ministry said three children and three women were among those killed in Deir Qanoun. It added that a further nine people were killed and 29 injured in strikes in the Nabatieh and Tyre districts. The latest deaths came less than a week after the United States said Lebanon and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
Trump Endorses Ken Paxton for Texas Senate, Tying Race to MAGA Agenda
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 19 May 2026 at 17:30 BST: "The Highly Respected Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton, an America First Patriot, and someone who has always been extremely loyal to me and our AMAZING MAGA MOVEMENT, is running for the United States Senate, to represent a place I love and WON, BIG, three times, with 6.4 Million Votes in 2024 (The Most Votes in the History of the State, BY FAR)!I know Ken well, have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and he is a WINNER! Ken is a Strong... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 19:00 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
EU launches fertiliser action plan after Hormuz closure and Iran war disrupt supply
The European Commission has proposed an action plan on fertilisers in response to soaring prices and scarcity linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the Iran war. The plan is aimed at supporting farmers facing higher input costs and at reinforcing domestic fertiliser production. It was launched in Strasbourg on Tuesday by agriculture commissioner Christoph Hansen and cohesion and reform commissioner Raffaele Fitto.The Commission said recent supply disruptions and price volatility had put farmers across Europe under increasing pressure. It said the measures were intended to help ensure food security and strengthen Europe's strategic autonomy while maintaining... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 18:00 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
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
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Former U.S. Border Patrol Agent Pleads Guilty to Taxpayer Fraud
Border Patrol agent pleaded guilty to defrauding the U.S. government by spending his official duty hours running a personal business. The source says he did this while submitting time cards and collecting bi-weekly government paychecks. The case centers on misuse of government time and pay rather than any physical incident. The text does not provide the agent's name, the business involved, the location of the conduct, or any court details beyond the guilty plea. The guilty plea confirms a fraud case involving a former federal law enforcement officer. The source states only that he used duty hours for private business... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 21:34 LONDON
Trump says planned strike on Iran is paused as Gulf leaders push for a deal
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "RT @realDonaldTrumpI have been asked by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to hold off on our planned Military attack of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was scheduled for tomorrow, in that serious negotiations are now taking place, and that, in their opinion, as Great Leaders and Allies, a Deal will be made, which will be very acceptable... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
Lebanese president vows to do the impossible as strikes continue despite ceasefire
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has said he is ready to "do the impossible" to stop the war with Israel, as strikes continued in south Lebanon despite a ceasefire. The latest violence came alongside Israeli air strikes in the south and a Hezbollah claim that it fired a drone at an Israeli military target in northern Israel. The developments underline how the truce has failed to halt cross-border attacks, even after it was extended last week.Aoun said the framework set by Lebanon for negotiations includes an Israeli withdrawal, a ceasefire, the deployment of the army along the border, the return of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 20:29 LONDON
Russia and Belarus stage joint nuclear weapons drills
Russia and Belarus have held joint military drills to practise the use of Russian nuclear weapons, according to the Belarus defence ministry. The exercise took place on Monday and included aviation and missile forces, the ministry said. It said the training covered the delivery of nuclear munitions and preparation for their use in cooperation with Russia.The ministry said the scheduled training was not directed against third countries and did not pose a threat to regional security. Russia deployed its Oreshnik hypersonic, nuclear-capable missile to Belarus last year, and the two countries have since deepened military coordination. The drills come after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 17:30 LONDON
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Kim orders North Korea military to strengthen frontline defences against South Korea
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the country's military to strengthen frontline units and turn the border with South Korea into what state media described as an "impregnable fortress." The instruction was given at a meeting on Sunday and reported on Monday, with a released photograph showing Kim presiding over commanding officers in full dress uniform. The remarks point to a further hardening of Pyongyang's posture toward Seoul at a time of already strained relations. According to the report, Kim told military officials that a "great change" would be made in efforts to deter war.He also urged commanders... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 09:30 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
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
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Secret Israeli outposts in Iraqi desert reported by regional officials
Regional officials say Israel spent more than a year preparing a covert site in Iraq for operations against Iran. Iraqi officials later confirmed the existence of a second base, according to the same account. The reported outposts were kept secret for months in the Iraqi desert, but the supplied material does not give their exact locations or operational status.The only confirmed details in the supplied rows are that the preparation period lasted over a year and that the existence of a second base was later acknowledged by Iraqi officials. The report does not say when the sites became active, how... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 11:02 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
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
Hezbollah FPV drone attacks intensify along Israel-Lebanon frontier
Hezbollah has stepped up its use of small first-person view, or FPV, drones against Israeli targets, according to verified video evidence from the frontier with Lebanon. The attacks have been recorded in southern Lebanon and northern Israel, with footage showing strikes on soldiers, armoured vehicles and air defence systems. The development points to a further shift in the conflict, with cheap, commercially available drones being used against high-value military equipment.BBC Verify said it had geolocated 35 videos shared by Hezbollah since 26 March, out of nearly 100 apparent FPV attack clips posted on the group's Telegram channel over the same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
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U.S. and Nigerian forces kill senior ISIS commander in Lake Chad basin raid, Trump says
U.S. and Nigerian forces have killed a senior ISIS commander in a raid in Nigeria's Lake Chad basin, according to a statement attributed to Donald Trump. The target was identified as Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom Trump described as ISIS's "second in command globally." Nigeria's president said the operation took place at a compound in the Lake Chad basin. The confirmed details so far are limited to the claim of a successful strike and the location of the raid.The operation was described as involving both U.S. and Nigerian forces, but no further information has been provided in the supplied material about the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 12:00 LONDON
US Justice Department moves to use terrorism laws in cases against Mexican officials
The US Justice Department has instructed federal prosecutors to build criminal drug cases against Mexican officials using new terrorism statutes.The move was issued this week, according to the supplied reporting, and is aimed at cases involving officials in Mexico.No specific defendants, charges or court filings were identified in the material provided.The development matters because it signals a possible expansion of US criminal enforcement tools in cross-border drug cases.It also raises the prospect of heightened legal and diplomatic friction between Washington and Mexico.The instruction appears to be a policy and enforcement step rather than a completed prosecution.The supplied material does not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 17:31 LONDON
Latvian government collapses after suspected Ukrainian drone breach
Latvia's prime minister, Evika Silina, has resigned after suspected Ukrainian drones headed for Russia crossed into Latvian airspace.The incident has prompted concern over the country's defences, according to the supplied report.No further details were given on the number of drones involved or where in Latvia the breach occurred.The resignation marks a significant political development in Latvia, linking a national security incident to the collapse of the government.It also highlights the sensitivity of airspace violations in a region affected by the war in Ukraine.The supplied material says the drones were believed to be headed for Russia, but does not say whether... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 16:31 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
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The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 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
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WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
