Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: civilians return to ruined towns in southern Lebanon
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has allowed civilians to begin returning to towns in southern Lebanon that were heavily damaged during recent hostilities.The ceasefire has brought a temporary halt to the fighting, enabling residents to assess the destruction in their communities.Immediate reports confirm that many towns in southern Lebanon remain in ruins following the conflict.Civilians are cautiously returning to their homes amid ongoing concerns about safety and infrastructure damage.There have been no new reports of casualties since the ceasefire took effect.However, the disruption caused by the conflict has left many residents displaced and in need of humanitarian assistance.This development... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 18:03 LONDON
UN Officials Warn of Political Turmoil and Rising Crisis in South Sudan Amid Peacekeeping Budget Cuts
Senior United Nations officials presented a grave assessment of South Sudan to the UN Security Council on Friday. The officials described the country as experiencing significant political turmoil accompanied by a rise in violence. Alongside these challenges, South Sudan faces widespread hunger and disease, worsening the humanitarian situation. The briefing emphasized that these conditions are occurring amid reductions in the budget allocated to the UN peacekeeping mission operating in the country. These budget constraints have directly limited the peacekeeping mission's capacity to effectively protect civilians in South Sudan. The combination of political instability, violence, and deteriorating humanitarian conditions poses serious... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 18:03 LONDON
UN condemns Russian strikes killing and injuring civilians in Ukrainian cities
Russian military strikes targeted civilian populations in the Ukrainian cities of Dnipro, Kyiv, and Odesa in the latest wave of attacks. These strikes caused multiple civilian fatalities and injuries. Matthias Schmale, the United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, issued a strong condemnation of the attacks. Schmale described the victims as simply trying to live their lives, underscoring the indiscriminate nature of the strikes. The attacks directly impacted civilians in multiple major urban centers across Ukraine, contributing to rising humanitarian concerns. The UN coordinator called for immediate cessation of these attacks to prevent further civilian harm. No details about the number... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 18:03 LONDON
Training to survive FPV drone attacks amid Ukraine conflict
Ukrainian civilians and journalists are receiving specialized training to defend themselves against first-person view (FPV) drone attacks used by Russian forces.These attacks have increasingly targeted non-combatants, highlighting evolving threats in the ongoing conflict.Russian forces have employed smaller drones to attack civilians in cities such as Kherson and Kramatorsk for over a year.Journalists have also been targeted, with four war reporters, including one Russian, killed in drone strikes last year.In response, the Ukrainian 2402 Foundation offers courses aimed at teaching civilians and journalists how to survive FPV drone attacks.Participants learn tactics to reduce their vulnerability during such assaults.This training is significant... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 14:01 LONDON
Sudan civil war causes severe civilian suffering amid army-RSF conflict
Sudan is currently experiencing an intensification of its civil war, with civilians increasingly caught in the deadly crossfire between the national army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).The conflict has escalated into a systematic war on civilians, severely impacting the population's survival.Reports confirm ongoing clashes between the army and RSF, leading to widespread displacement and starvation among civilians.Essential services such as education and healthcare have collapsed amid the violence.The humanitarian situation is critical, with many Sudanese facing dire conditions due to the breakdown of infrastructure and social services.Official responses have been limited, and the crisis remains largely overlooked internationally.This escalation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 13:01 LONDON
Italian President Meloni Hosts Ukrainian President Zelensky to Discuss War, Sanctions, and Defence Cooperation
We have to be rather quick as President Zelensky has a very tight schedule and President Mattarella , to whom we apologise in advance , is awaiting him at the Quirinale Palace. In any case, I am very pleased to welcome President Zelensky, my friend Volodymyr, to Rome once again, and to have had the opportunity to review with him the progress of the negotiation process, the next steps to be taken to achieve an end to the war in Ukraine, and how to continue our support for the nation under attack. As I have said many times before, we... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 12:02 LONDON
Deadly Russian missile and drone strikes hit Ukraine cities
Russia launched its deadliest attack this year with coordinated missile and drone strikes targeting multiple Ukrainian cities overnight.The attacks focused on Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro, causing significant destruction and loss of life.Nearly 700 drones and 19 ballistic missiles were fired in the assault, according to official reports.Fires broke out in several locations, with emergency services working through the night to control blazes and clear debris.At least 16 civilians were killed, including a 12-year-old child, and scores more were wounded.Kyiv's mayor reported four deaths in the capital, including the child, while Odesa suffered nine fatalities and Dnipro two.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 11:01 LONDON
Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti assaulted three times in Israeli prisons, family says
Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian prisoner serving multiple life sentences in Israel, has reportedly been assaulted three times by Israeli prison guards within the past month.His family and lawyer have raised concerns about his treatment while in custody.Barghouti's son, Arab Barghouti, told the BBC that his father was attacked repeatedly, including an incident where guards entered his cell at Megiddo Prison and used a guard dog against him.Additional assaults occurred during his transfer to another prison and later at Ganot Prison, where he was severely beaten and left bleeding for over two hours without medical care.The Israeli Prison Service (IPS)... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 18:45 LONDON
Pope Leo XIV Visits Cameroon Amid Separatist Truce
Pope Leo XIV began a four-day visit to Cameroon on April 15, 2026, which includes a trip to the epicentre of the country's long-running separatist conflict.The visit is marked by a declared three-day ceasefire by separatist groups in the English-speaking regions to facilitate the pontiff's travel.The Pope arrived in Cameroon after concluding a visit to Algeria.His itinerary includes meetings with Cameroon's President Paul Biya, a visit to a Catholic orphanage, and private discussions with Cameroonian bishops.The visit is the first papal trip to Cameroon since 2009.Separatist groups in the anglophone west of Cameroon announced the ceasefire to allow the Pope... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 15:36 LONDON
Israeli Military Operations in Lebanon Continue Amid High Regional Tensions
Israeli military operations are ongoing in Lebanon as tensions persist across the Middle East. These operations follow direct talks between Israel and Lebanon held in Washington. Since early March, reports indicate that over 2,000 Lebanese civilians have been killed amid the conflict, highlighting significant humanitarian impacts. Concurrently, there is unrest regarding control and security of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage, as the United States enforces a blockade of Iranian ports. This blockade contributes to strategic uncertainty and heightened risk in regional maritime logistics. Authorities are monitoring the humanitarian consequences of the fighting. Additional live updates are being... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 13:33 LONDON
Israeli airstrike kills several in Gaza refugee camp
Israeli forces conducted an airstrike on the Shati refugee camp in Gaza on Tuesday night, resulting in multiple fatalities.Several people were killed, and others were injured in the attack.The victims were rushed to medical facilities, with images showing bloodied individuals being treated.The exact number of casualties has not been confirmed.In a related incident, an Israeli strike on a police vehicle in Gaza City killed at least four people, including a three-year-old child, according to Gaza health officials.These attacks come amid ongoing violence in Gaza despite a fragile ceasefire brokered by the United States in October.The ceasefire has not fully halted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 21:33 LONDON
Sudan conflict intensifies with nearly 700 civilians killed by drone strikes in 2026
Sudan's ongoing civil war has escalated with the United Nations reporting nearly 700 civilian deaths caused by drone strikes since the start of 2026.The conflict, now entering its fourth year, continues to cause widespread disruption and humanitarian distress across the country.The UN's humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, highlighted the increasing use of drones in the conflict, particularly in the southern Kordofan region and parts of western Sudan controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).Medical charity Doctors Without Borders reported two additional deaths and 56 injuries from recent drone strikes in the Darfur region.UNICEF stated that drones were responsible for nearly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 20:03 LONDON
Italy Suspends Defence Cooperation Deal with Israel Amid Middle East Tensions
Italy has suspended the automatic renewal of its defence cooperation agreement with Israel, marking a significant shift in relations between the two countries.The decision was announced by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on April 14, 2026, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.The defence agreement, originally approved by Israel in 2006, facilitates cooperation in military equipment exchange, technology research, training of military personnel, and information technology.It is automatically renewed every five years, but Italy's government has now put this renewal on hold.This move follows recent criticism by the Italian government of Israeli military actions in Lebanon, which have resulted in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 16:06 LONDON
Bravery Awards to Honour Heroes of 2024 Bondi Junction Stabbing
Eight individuals will be recognised for their bravery during the deadly stabbing attack at Bondi Junction shopping centre in Sydney two years ago.The attack, which occurred in April 2024, resulted in six deaths and ten injuries.The assailant, Joel Cauchi, was shot dead by police after a psychotic episode.Among those to be honoured is New South Wales police inspector Amy Scott, who shot Cauchi after he lunged at her with a knife.Also receiving bravery medals are two French nationals and a security guard who attempted to disarm the attacker.Two victims will receive posthumous awards: a mother who saved her baby in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Apr 2026 02:03 LONDON
Nigerian Military Airstrikes Kill Scores Amid Clashes with Militants
On April 12, 2026, Nigerian military forces conducted airstrikes targeting what officials described as a terrorist enclave amid escalating clashes with militant groups.While the military maintains the strikes were aimed at insurgent positions, local residents and rights groups reported that the airstrikes hit a popular market, resulting in the deaths of many civilians.The exact number of casualties has not been officially confirmed, but multiple sources indicate that scores of civilians were killed in the attack.This incident has caused significant disruption in the affected community and raised concerns among human rights organizations about the impact of military operations on civilian populations.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Apr 2026 01:30 LONDON
Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of thousands of Orthodox Easter truce breaches
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of thousands of violations of a 32-hour ceasefire agreed for Orthodox Easter.The truce was intended to halt hostilities from 4:00 pm Moscow time on April 11 until midnight on April 12.Russia's defence ministry reported nearly 2,000 ceasefire violations by Ukrainian forces during the truce period.Meanwhile, Ukraine's military general staff recorded approximately 2,300 violations by Russian forces.Among the incidents, civilians including a child were injured in a drone attack on Russia's Kursk region, according to Russian authorities.Both sides reported numerous shellings and drone strikes, though Ukraine noted there were no missile or guided aerial... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Apr 2026 08:06 LONDON
Israeli Drone Strikes Kill at Least Seven Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli drone strikes early on April 11, 2026, killed at least seven Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, targeting central and southern areas including refugee camps and displacement sites.An Israeli drone fired two missiles near a police post in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, hitting a group of civilians in the "Block 9" area, according to a spokesman for Gaza's civil defence rescue service.Medical sources confirmed several fatalities and serious injuries from this strike.Ambulance crews faced difficult conditions transporting the bodies and wounded to nearby hospitals.The al-Aqsa hospital in central Gaza received six bodies and seven wounded individuals, including... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Apr 2026 11:00 LONDON
Satellite imagery provider restricts Iran and Middle East images after US pressure
A leading satellite imagery company has imposed indefinite restrictions on access to images of Iran and large parts of the Middle East following a request from the US government.This move follows an earlier policy of a 14-day delay on new imagery from the region, which was introduced in March and has now been extended indefinitely.The restrictions limit how journalists, humanitarian organisations, and analysts can use satellite images to monitor the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, including assessing damage to military targets and civilian infrastructure.The company, based in California, initially implemented the 14-day delay to prevent its imagery from being tactically... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Apr 2026 07:30 LONDON
Ceasefire negotiations between Iran and Israel intensify as Vice President Vance engages with Iranian officials in Pakistan
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, ceasefire negotiations between Iran and Israel are intensifying, with Vice President JD Vance traveling to Pakistan to engage with Iranian officials. This diplomatic initiative comes at a critical juncture, as the conflict surrounding Israeli attacks in Lebanon has resulted in significant casualties and humanitarian concerns. Recent reports from the Lebanese Health Ministry indicate that the total number of individuals killed in Israeli assaults on Lebanon has risen to 1,953, with an additional 6,303 people reported as wounded since the onset of the recent violence on March 2. These escalating casualty figures underscore the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Apr 2026 01:22 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 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
