EU rebukes Israel over advance beyond Gaza ceasefire line
The European Commission has rejected Israel's advance beyond the Gaza ceasefire line, saying any attempt at territorial change in the enclave is unacceptable.The comments came after Israeli forces pushed past the so-called yellow and orange lines established under a US-brokered ceasefire.Commission spokesperson Anouar El Anouni made the remarks in Brussels, citing the Trump peace plan and UN Security Council resolution 2735.The row centres on reported Israeli Defence Forces movement beyond the marked boundary of Israeli-controlled territory.The reported advance has also complicated aid operations.Aid organisations are said to need coordination with Israeli authorities to move in the area, while reports say... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill 20 in southern Lebanon as ceasefire frays
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed 20 people on Sunday, according to Lebanon's health ministry, in one of the deadliest days since a ceasefire began just over two weeks ago.The ministry said 77 people have been killed since Thursday.It said the figures do not distinguish between civilians and combatants, but added that two of the dead and 14 of the injured were children.Israel says it is targeting Hezbollah, while accusing the group of firing hundreds of rockets and drones.Both sides have accused each other of violating the ceasefire, and diplomatic efforts to stop the fighting have so far failed.The latest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 15:30 LONDON
Iranians fear regime is more entrenched after war and ceasefire
Some Iranians are expressing concern that the Islamic Republic has emerged from the war and ceasefire more deeply embedded and in a more vengeful mood.The assessment comes from accounts gathered inside Tehran and reflects a public mood rather than a new operational development.A young couple in Tehran, identified by pseudonyms Sana and Diako, described seeing the faces of assassinated leaders and new rulers dominate public space.They said the country now feels increasingly controlled by the Revolutionary Guards.The reporting also says some people who had initially welcomed strikes on senior figures during the war later concluded that the loss of top... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 02:01 LONDON
Iran says US has responded to latest peace proposal via Pakistan
Iran says it has received a US response to its latest peace proposal, with the reply delivered via Pakistan and now under review, according to Iranian state-linked media.The reported exchange comes amid continuing tensions between Tehran and Washington, and follows comments by US President Donald Trump that he would soon review the plan but could not imagine it being acceptable.Iranian state media said the 14-point proposal calls for an agreement within 30 days and for hostilities to end, including fighting beyond Iran.It also reportedly seeks the withdrawal of US forces from near Iran's borders and an end to the naval... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 08:30 LONDON
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 12 in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Israeli forces conducted multiple airstrikes in southern Lebanon on May 1, 2026, resulting in the deaths of at least 12 people, including children and women.The strikes targeted residential neighborhoods and other locations despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement.Eight people were killed in the town of Habboush in the Nabatieh district, with at least eight others wounded, including a child and a woman.Additional strikes in the area of Zrariyeh killed four more people, two of whom were women, and wounded several others.The Lebanese Civilian Defence reported extensive destruction in southern Lebanon, including the flattening of buildings in Tyre and other areas.Israeli forces... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
Trump claims Iran hostilities ended, no congressional approval needed
President Donald Trump has informed Congress that hostilities between the United States and Iran have ceased due to an ongoing ceasefire.He stated that there has been no exchange of fire since April 7, 2026, marking the termination of hostilities that began on February 28, 2026.Trump's notification comes on the 60th day since he formally informed Congress of US strikes against Iran.Under the War Powers Resolution, US law requires the president to end the use of armed forces within 60 days unless Congress authorizes a continuation or declares war.The president argues that because of the ceasefire, he does not need congressional... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 21:00 LONDON
Trump unsatisfied with Iran peace proposal amid stalled talks
US President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's latest peace proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between the two countries.The proposal was submitted via Pakistan, which has been mediating between Washington and Tehran.Trump stated that the terms contained in the Iranian offer were unacceptable and that he was "not satisfied" with the deal.He warned that negotiations may fail and that conflict could resume if an agreement is not reached.The ceasefire between the US and Iran has been in place for three weeks, temporarily halting hostilities that began after US-Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28.Despite this pause, talks... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
British couple jailed in Iran face long imprisonment on espionage charges
A British couple, Lindsay Foreman and her husband Craig, have been imprisoned in Iran's Evin jail for 16 months on espionage charges they deny.They were arrested in January 2025 during a motorcycle trip and are now facing a 10-year prison sentence.The couple, aged 53 and 52 respectively, remain in separate cells within the same prison.They have maintained contact with their family through monitored phone calls facilitated by the UK Foreign Office.Their son, Joe Bennett, receives regular calls from them, although the conversations are frequently interrupted by a recorded message in Farsi and suffer from poor connection quality.The Foreign Office has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 06:31 LONDON
Deadly Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
At least nine people, including two children, were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday, according to the Lebanese health ministry.The strikes targeted Hezbollah infrastructure despite a ceasefire that has been in place since 16 April.In addition to the fatalities, 23 people were wounded, including eight children and seven women.Hezbollah responded with attacks on Israeli forces in the south, including a drone strike targeting soldiers in the Bint Jbeil district.The violence persists even though the ceasefire was announced following direct talks between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington.Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the ongoing Israeli military actions, describing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 22:30 LONDON
US President Trump Threatens Troop Reduction in Germany Following Chancellor Merz's Criticism
US President Donald Trump announced on 30 April 2026 that he is reviewing the possible reduction of US troops stationed in Germany.This statement follows recent critical remarks by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding the US approach to the ongoing conflict with Iran.Trump stated that the US is "studying and reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time." The US currently maintains a significant military presence in Germany, with over 36,000 active duty troops deployed across various bases.The announcement came shortly after Chancellor Merz accused the US of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 09:34 LONDON
Verdicts due in inquest into 1972 Springhill shootings in Belfast
Families of five people shot dead by British soldiers in Belfast in 1972 are set to hear the findings of a long-awaited inquest verdict.The victims, including teenagers and a Catholic priest, were killed during a military operation in west Belfast on 9 July 1972.The five victims were 16-year-old John Dougal, 15-year-old David McCafferty, 13-year-old Margaret Gargan, 38-year-old Paddy Butler, and 42-year-old Fr Noel Fitzpatrick.They were shot by members of the 1 Kings Regiment stationed near Ballymurphy in the Springhill area.The incident occurred on the same day that an IRA ceasefire broke down, with gunbattles reported elsewhere in the city.The victims... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 08:01 LONDON
UK-US Military Base in Iraq Targeted by Up to 28 Drone Attacks Daily
A military base in Iraq jointly operated by British and US forces has been subjected to up to 28 drone attacks daily prior to a recently declared fragile ceasefire in the US-Israel conflict involving Iran.The base has been a site of continuous hostile drone activity, with British and American troops working side by side in a defensive posture.The attacks occurred amid ongoing regional tensions and the broader conflict involving Iran.Ten people were reported injured during the period of attacks, and the base experienced significant operational disruption.British Armed Forces Minister Al Carns emphasized the strong cooperation between UK and US forces,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 03:31 LONDON
US Defense Secretary Hegseth Testifies on Iran War Costs and Budget Request
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth testified before Congress on April 29 regarding the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran.This marked his first public hearing on the war since it began on February 28.During the testimony, Pentagon officials revealed that the war has cost the United States approximately $25 billion so far.The majority of these expenses have been attributed to munitions, deployment of additional assets to the Middle East, and equipment losses.Hegseth defended the Trump administration's war policy and the Pentagon's request for a $1.45 trillion defense budget, representing a 40% increase from the previous year.The hearing included tense exchanges with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 23:32 LONDON
Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth Testifies on Iran War Costs and Strategy
The United States Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, testified publicly before Congress on April 29 regarding the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran, which began on February 28, 2026.This marked Hegseth's first public appearance since the conflict started.During the hearing, the Pentagon officially disclosed that the war has cost approximately $25 billion so far.This figure was detailed by Jules Hurst III, the Pentagon's acting comptroller, who noted that most of the expenditure was on munitions, deployment of assets to the Middle East, and equipment lost in the fighting.Hegseth faced intense questioning from lawmakers about the war's long-term goals and timeline.He defended... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 18:01 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill at least five in Gaza including a nine-year-old boy
Israeli military strikes in Gaza on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of at least five people, including a nine-year-old boy named Adel al-Najjar.Adel was collecting firewood in the eastern part of Khan Younis city when he was killed by Israeli fire, according to authorities at Nasser hospital.The location was about 400 metres west of the so-called Yellow Line, which separates Israeli-controlled areas from the rest of Gaza.In a separate incident, four men were killed in a direct Israeli strike on a car in Gaza City.The Israeli army stated it targeted a "terrorist" in Gaza City but did not provide further... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 09:31 LONDON
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Eight in Southern Lebanon Including Rescue Workers
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of eight people, including three rescue workers, according to Lebanon's health ministry.The strikes targeted multiple towns in the south, including Majdal Zoun, Jebchit, and Jwaya.The health ministry reported that five people were killed in Majdal Zoun, among them three paramedics from the Lebanese Civil Defence who were trapped under rubble while conducting rescue operations.Additional casualties included two killed and 13 injured in Jebchit, and one killed with 15 injured, including children and women, in Jwaya.The Lebanese army confirmed that two of its troops were wounded during an Israeli strike... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 05:30 LONDON
Gaza Transport Paralyzed by Spare Parts Shortage Amid Ceasefire
Transport operations in Gaza have largely come to a halt due to a severe shortage of spare parts amid limited goods flow into the region.Despite ceasefire terms allowing at least 600 lorries daily, actual deliveries fall far short, with only one lorry carrying spare parts since the ceasefire began.Data from the Government Information Office in Gaza shows that fewer than half the expected number of lorries have entered since the ceasefire.This shortage has left many vehicles, including buses and cars, immobilized across the Strip.Local business owners report that the lack of tyres, batteries, and engine oil has forced many vehicles... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Apr 2026 18:01 LONDON
US Reviews Iranian Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Conflict
The White House has confirmed that US President Donald Trump met with his national security advisers on Monday to review a proposal from Iran.The plan aims to halt Iran's joint conflict with Israel, reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, and delay negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme until after the war ends.US media reports indicate that Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the proposal, primarily because it postpones discussions on Iran's nuclear activities.According to an official briefed on the meeting, Trump insists that the nuclear issue be addressed at the start of any negotiations.The proposal comes amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding shipping through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Apr 2026 09:31 LONDON
Hezbollah Vows to Keep Its Weapons as Lebanon Says Israeli Strikes Killed 14
Despite a cease-fire, Israel and Hezbollah have been exchanging attacks almost daily.Lebanon reported that recent Israeli strikes killed 14 people.The ongoing conflict follows a ceasefire brokered by the United States, initially set for 10 days from April 17 and extended by three weeks.However, Israel has continued military operations targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon.Israeli forces have focused strikes on locations in the eastern Bekaa region and southern Lebanon linked to Hezbollah.The Israeli army maintains the right to respond to any planned or ongoing attacks under the ceasefire terms.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that Hezbollah's rockets and drones remain a significant threat,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Apr 2026 20:04 LONDON
Pakistani attacks on Afghan Kunar University kill and injure dozens
Pakistani attacks on the east Afghan province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, including students and a professor at Kunar University, multiple sources have confirmed.The Taliban government reported that 30 of the injured were university students.The attacks involved mortars, rockets, and reportedly jets and drones, according to various sources.The university buildings and surrounding areas suffered extensive damage, as stated by Afghanistan's higher education ministry.Pakistan's information ministry denied responsibility for the attacks on the university and residential areas, calling the reports fake.This incident follows a Pakistani airstrike on a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul weeks earlier,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Apr 2026 17:31 LONDON
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
