Trump pauses planned strikes on Iran after Saudi push for dialogue
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has urged Donald Trump to prioritise dialogue as the US president pauses planned strikes on Iran, according to a report from the Saudi Press Agency. The call came as Washington and Tehran remained locked in a fast-moving crisis that has raised fears of wider conflict across the Gulf. Trump said he would hold off on new strikes after earlier threatening unprecedented force against Iran.The Saudi report said the crown prince stressed the need to reduce escalation and make every possible effort to reach calm that could lead to diplomatic solutions. He also warned of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 17:29 LONDON
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Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and Engels airfield hit as Moscow reports eight deaths
Ukraine said it carried out overnight strikes deep inside Russia, hitting a major oil refinery and the Engels airfield in the Saratov region, as well as an oil depot in Kaluga and a drone launch site in Bryansk. President Volodymyr Zelensky described the attacks as Ukraine's "long-range sanctions" against facilities he says help finance Moscow's war. The Ukrainian military said the strike on Engels caused a blaze at the airfield, which it described as one of the main bases for Russia's strategic aviation.Russia said eight people were killed in the attacks and that 635 drones were shot down or intercepted.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 16:59 LONDON
Washington state wildfires force evacuations in Spokane area as governor declares emergency
Wildfires burning across more than 250,000 acres in Washington state have forced evacuations in the Spokane area and caused power outages, officials said on Saturday. The fires are affecting communities in the eastern part of the state, with emergency services responding as conditions remain active. Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and imposed a burn ban in response to the spread of the blazes.Officials said the declaration was made on Saturday morning as multiple fires continued to burn. Ferguson said the state was facing a very serious situation and expressed sympathy for residents who were losing their homes. No... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Trump signals Iran pause if deal is reached as Moscow blast and drone strikes kill several
Donald Trump said the United States and Israel would halt new attacks on Iran if a deal is reached quickly, as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz continued and the waterway remained shut. đź”—In Russia, a homemade explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant in central Moscow, killing at least three people and injuring at least 21, according to officials. đź”—Russian officials also said Ukrainian drones struck targets in the Volga region overnight, hitting a warehouse in the Samara region and a residential building in Engels in the Saratov region, where two people were killed. đź”—In Zimbabwe, Harare was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Aug 2026 12:19 LONDON
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Overnight Israeli strikes kill civilians in Gaza as ceasefire talks continue
Overnight Israeli strikes hit multiple residential buildings across Gaza and killed at least eight people, according to civil defence officials. The attacks were reported around midnight and affected sites in the central Gaza Strip, Gaza City and the area northwest of Khan Younis in the south. The strikes came as diplomatic efforts over the wider conflict continued, with no immediate sign that the violence on the ground had eased.Civil defence officials said a man and his wife were killed when an Israeli military helicopter struck an apartment near the central Gaza Strip. They said an elderly man and a child... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 07:00 LONDON
Ukraine's drone strike force launches long-range attacks toward occupied Crimea
Ukrainian drone crews have launched long-range drones from a countryside site toward occupied Crimea, according to a report describing a night-time operation by the elite 414th aviation brigade. The account says the drones were sent from a field in Ukraine and headed across the front line toward the peninsula, which Russia seized in 2014 and has since heavily militarised. The operation was carried out by members of the unit known as Magyar's Birds, which the report presents as part of Ukraine's expanding drone strike capability.The report identifies Lt Col Ray as a Ukrainian commander with the 414th aviation brigade and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt Moscow and St Petersburg areas
Ukrainian drones have struck areas around Moscow and St Petersburg, adding to growing disruption in Russia's two largest cities. The reported attacks included explosions near the Russian capital and smoke rising from a warehouse fire on the outskirts of St Petersburg. The incident is the latest sign that the war is increasingly affecting urban areas far from the front line.A witness identified as Svetlana said she heard six explosions in one night while staying at a holiday house on the outskirts of Moscow. She said the property was near one of the city's airports, where drone activity has become a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 20:33 LONDON
At least three killed in explosion near cafe in Moscow
An explosion near a cafe in central Moscow has killed at least three people and injured 15 others, according to authorities. The blast happened on Saturday evening in Kudrinskaya Square, near Building 1, and prompted a large emergency response. Police, firefighters and other emergency services were sent to the scene as investigators began examining what caused the explosion.The Russian Interior Ministry said the blast occurred at about 8.10pm local time, or 17:10 GMT. Moscow police said the explosion caused three deaths and 15 injuries of varying seriousness. The injured were receiving medical care, while officials did not immediately say what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 20:00 LONDON
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Russian strikes hit fuel storage in Odesa and tugboat in Mykolaiv amid Black Sea shipping tensions
Russia said on Saturday that its forces struck fuel storage facilities in the Ukrainian port of Odesa and hit a tugboat used by the Ukrainian military in Mykolaiv. The reported attacks took place in two key southern ports that are central to Ukraine's maritime logistics and wartime supply chains. The battlefield claims could not be independently verified.According to the reported account, the strike in Odesa targeted fuel storage tanks, while the vessel hit in Mykolaiv was described as a marine tugboat repurposed for use by the Ukrainian army. The Russian Defence Ministry was cited as the source of the claim... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 17:00 LONDON
Iranian Kurdish parties in Iraq say bases have been hit amid war with Israel
Iranian Kurdish opposition parties based in Iraq say their military and political assets have come under heavy attack since the war between Iran and Israel began on 28 February. The groups say bases in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq, as well as positions inside Iran, have been pushed onto the front lines of the conflict. The development has placed the parties in a delicate position as they face pressure from Tehran while discussion continues over whether outside powers could arm them.The groups say Iranian drones and missiles have repeatedly struck their facilities, although the row does not provide an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 11:30 LONDON
Kuwait says hostile drones hit government facility and property on Bubiyan Island
Kuwait's army said on Saturday that it had destroyed hostile drones in the country's airspace after what it described as an attack targeting several vital facilities. The military said a government facility in northern Kuwait was hit, along with civilian property on Bubiyan Island. It said falling shrapnel caused material damage, but no casualties were reported.According to the army, the drones were detected and intercepted since dawn. The statement attributed the attack to Iran, describing the aircraft as hostile Iranian drones. The military did not give further details on the number of drones involved or the extent of the damage.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 11:02 LONDON
Two tanker attack reports near the Strait of Hormuz as UKMTO urges caution
A British maritime security agency has reported two separate incidents involving tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, with both taking place off the coast of Oman. In the first case, a vessel said it had been struck by an unknown projectile northeast of Lima, causing damage to the engine room. Around three hours later, a second tanker reported seeing a large splash and explosion close to the ship northeast of Khasab.No injuries have been reported in either incident, and the second vessel had not reported damage at the time of the warning. The agency advised vessels in the area to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 10:29 LONDON
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Poland protests Russian ambassador over missile incursion in Lublin region
Poland has summoned the Russian ambassador after confirming that a missile landed in the village of Tarnawa Kolonia in the Lublin region on Thursday. Polish officials said the projectile was a Russian Kh-101 missile, marking a fresh cross-border security incident on NATO's eastern flank. No casualties or injuries were reported.Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Friday that the ambassador had been called in following the incursion. A spokesman for Poland's foreign ministry said the ambassador was told of Warsaw's "unequivocal condemnation" of hostile actions directed against the security of a sovereign state and its citizens. The ministry also said any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 21:32 LONDON
Day News Recap: US Iran conflict widens as Gaza talks stall and wildfires, floods and unrest spread
The biggest escalation came in the US Iran confrontation, with strikes and interceptions continuing, Pakistan saying talks between Tehran and Washington were still under way, and Iran claiming a drone strike on US military assets at Kuwait's Ahmad Al-Jaber airbase. The conflict is also driving up US missile interceptor spending, while the Senate advanced a Russia sanctions bill that could hit India and China with tariffs for buying Russian oil. đź”— đź”— đź”— đź”—Regional tensions widened further around the Gulf and Red Sea. Yemen's Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi threatened Saudi Arabia with what he called full escalation, just hours before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 31 Jul 2026 18:27 LONDON
Partial evacuation ordered in Haidari as wildfire burns west of Athens
Greek authorities ordered the partial evacuation of part of Haidari on Friday after a forest fire broke out on a nearby mountain west of Athens. The suburb lies about 11 kilometres west of central Athens, placing the blaze close to a densely populated part of the capital's wider area. Emergency mobile phone alerts were sent as firefighters worked to contain the fire.The fire started on Friday morning in the Agios Vasilios area of Boeotia, according to the fire department. More than 105 firefighters and 29 vehicles were deployed to the scene. Officials said gale-force winds were fanning the flames and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 16:32 LONDON
India alleges over 40 deaths in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir crackdown as disputed elections continue
India has accused Pakistan's establishment of using ruthless force against peaceful protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, saying the crackdown has left more than 40 civilians dead and many others injured. The allegation was made during a media briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs, where spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called on the international community to scrutinise the situation and hold Islamabad accountable. The comments came as elections in the region continued in three phases, with the vote due to conclude on 10 August.Jaiswal said the deaths were the result of a continuing crackdown on civilians in PoK, and described the election process... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 14:29 LONDON
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Israeli detonations near Beaufort Castle damage homes in southern Lebanon
Israeli forces carried out powerful explosions near Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese reports and statements from Israeli leaders. The blasts were reported around midnight in an area close to the Crusader-era fortress, which sits in the south of the country near territory occupied by Israel. Residents in nearby towns said the shockwaves were felt widely across the area.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said in a statement that the army had blown up a tunnel system in the Beaufort area. They said the tunnel network was linked to Hezbollah and was intended to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 09:32 LONDON
Drone strikes spark fires in Russia's Volgograd region and injure woman in Rostov
A drone attack in Russia's Volgograd region set an energy facility and warehouses on fire on Friday, according to the region's governor. The same wave of attacks also caused a separate injury in neighbouring Rostov region, where officials said a woman was hurt in the town of Gukovo. The incidents were reported as regional authorities described them as drone strikes.Volgograd governor Andrey Bocharov said five people sought medical help after the attack, adding the information in a message on Telegram. He said the fire affected an energy facility and warehouses in the region, which is home to a Lukoil-owned oil... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 03:59 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill at least four, including children, across Gaza as ceasefire talks continue
Israeli strikes have killed at least four people, including children, across the Gaza Strip, according to the latest report from Gaza health officials. The attacks hit Khan Younis in the south, Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza and Gaza City, even as Hamas officials met mediators in Cairo to discuss the truce. The strikes were reported despite an ongoing ceasefire that has remained formally in place.Gaza's Ministry of Health said hospitals across the territory received six bodies and 34 injured people in the previous 24 hours. That total included four new deaths, one person who died from earlier injuries and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:00 LONDON
Japan earthquake and mall explosion in Kumamoto as rescue effort continues
Emergency crews in southern Japan are continuing rescue operations after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake was followed by an explosion at Kumamoto's Aeon mall. The blast ripped through the shopping centre after thousands of shoppers and staff had been evacuated, leaving debris scattered across the parking area and exposing steel beams inside the building. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said it was a "race against time" to reach people still trapped in the mall and others affected by the quake.Authorities said first responders pulled eight people from the partially collapsed site early on Wednesday, including three who were dead. Aeon said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 05:35 LONDON
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Iraq condemns Saudi-US strikes as sovereignty row deepens after at least 20 PMF deaths
Iraq's National Security Council has condemned Saudi-US strikes on Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces targets, calling the attacks a violation of sovereignty and international law. The council said the strikes hit PMF bases in seven Iraqi provinces and killed at least 20 members of the paramilitary group. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi also cancelled his first official trip to Saudi Arabia in protest.The council meeting, chaired by Mr al-Zaidi, described the strikes as a "flagrant violation of Iraq's sovereignty and the sanctity of its lands". It said any breach of Iraq's security would not be tolerated, and accused the attacks of hindering... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 00:59 LONDON
Japan Kumamoto earthquake as USGS revises magnitude and aftershock hits Kyushu
Emergency crews in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture were still assessing damage on Tuesday night after a strong earthquake struck the southwestern island of Kyushu and triggered collapses, fires and power cuts. The quake hit at 4:30pm local time and was initially reported as magnitude 7.1 before the US Geological Survey later revised it to 6.8. A tsunami advisory was issued immediately after the tremor and later lifted.The epicentre was near the coastal city of Uto, about 48km southwest of Kumamoto City, according to the USGS. Public broadcaster NHK reported a magnitude 4.1 aftershock just after midnight on Wednesday, adding to concerns... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 23:29 LONDON
7.1 earthquake hits Kumamoto in southwest Japan, causing building collapses and damage to historic castle
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture in southwest Japan on Tuesday afternoon, causing damage to buildings, a shopping centre and the historic Kumamoto Castle. Reports from the scene said several people were feared dead and trapped in a mall in Kumamoto after part of the second floor collapsed. Videos circulating after the quake also showed damage to the castle's stone walls and other structures in the area.The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake struck at a depth of 16 kilometres at 4.27 pm local time. Local reports said the collapse at Aeon Mall in Kashima Town left at least... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 17:02 LONDON
Body recovered after landslide at Solomon Islands' Gold Ridge mine
A body has been recovered after a landslide at the Gold Ridge mine near Honiara in Solomon Islands, in an incident that has raised fresh concerns about whether more people may still be buried. Police identified the dead man as Ashley Olo and said his body has been handed to his family for burial. The landslide happened in one of the pits at the country's only large-scale gold mine early on Monday morning.Acting Police Commissioner James Aitorea said it was too early to know how many people might still be trapped. Local reports had initially suggested that several illegal miners... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 08:06 LONDON
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Flash floods kill 10 at scenic camping site in Gansu, China
Flash floods triggered by heavy rain have killed 10 people and injured 23 at a tourist site in northwestern China's Gansu province. The torrent struck a scenic camping area in Weiyuan County, in Dingxi City, trapping some campers as water surged through the site. Local officials said another 174 people were rescued after the incident.State broadcaster CCTV said the flood was caused by short-term heavy rainfall at a scenic spot in Weiyuan County. An earlier report identified the location as the Shuangshimen Scenic Area, a mountainous area known for natural stone arches, alpine meadows and mountain streams. The site is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 06:33 LONDON
Israel launches new military incursion into southwestern Syria amid UN condemnation
Israeli forces have reportedly advanced toward villages in southwestern Syria in a new cross-border incursion that has drawn condemnation from the United Nations. According to Syria's state news agency, soldiers moved toward the area on Sunday, set up a checkpoint at Al-Ardah and dropped leaflets warning residents not to obstruct Israeli vehicles. Shelling was also heard nearby, adding to the sense of tension along the frontier.The reported operation came as United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was visiting Syria. He condemned what he described as persistent violations of Syria's sovereignty and said breaches of the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 19:00 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
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