US says Tren de Aragua leader killed in Venezuela strike as Caracas confirms joint operation
Venezuela and the United States have both said that Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, was killed in an operation in southern Venezuela. US President Donald Trump described the action as a "swift and lethal kinetic" strike, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it hit a Tren de Aragua site earlier in the week. Venezuela said the operation took place in the southeastern state of Bolivar and that clashes occurred with members of criminal groups.The latest accounts add clearer timing and location to an incident that had already been described by Washington as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 11:29 LONDON
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Clashes at Kinshasa rally over proposed DRC term-limit change
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo dispersed rival political groups with tear gas after clashes broke out at an opposition rally outside parliament in Kinshasa. The demonstration was held against a proposed law that could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to remain in power beyond his current two-term limit. The rally was organised by the opposition coalition C64 and was broken up after fighting involving pro-government activists.Among those injured was opposition leader Martin Fayulu, who was seen with blood around his eyes and shirt as supporters helped him. Prince Epenge, another opposition figure, was also reported to have been slightly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 21:30 LONDON
Ultra-Orthodox draft protests trigger violence and political strain in Israel
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men blocked city centres across central Israel on Thursday night in protests over the arrest of fellow adherents who refused military conscription. The demonstrations brought parts of urban areas to a halt and were accompanied by clashes with police. The unrest is the latest flare-up in a long-running dispute over whether ultra-Orthodox religious students should be exempt from army service.The supplied report says violence has become routine in these protests, with dozens of police officers and protesters injured and scores arrested in previous episodes linked to the same issue. It also says the immediate trigger for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 13:34 LONDON
Pakistan military helicopter crash in Muzaffarabad kills at least 22
A Pakistani army Mi-17 helicopter crashed during take-off near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, killing at least 22 military personnel. The aircraft went down on Wednesday near the regional capital, and videos showed thick black smoke rising from behind buildings after the impact. The military said the helicopter crashed because of a technical fault, and a board of inquiry has been ordered.The military's media wing said the crash happened during take-off and that all personnel on board were killed. Security sources told news agencies that the death toll was 22, although the army has not publicly confirmed that figure. Those reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 14:31 LONDON
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Family of stabbing victim urges calm as violence flares in Northern Ireland
Police in Northern Ireland have clashed with protesters for a second night after a knife attack in Belfast triggered unrest targeting ethnic minorities. Officers used water cannons and armoured vehicles against groups of young men throwing bricks and fireworks to the north of the city. The family of the man injured in the stabbing has now appealed for calm, saying peaceful protest is the only way forward.The victim, Stephen Ogilvie, was described in court as a man in his 40s who suffered significant injuries to his face and back. A Sudanese man, named in court as Hadi Alodid, appeared on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 00:36 LONDON
Kenya protests over US Ebola quarantine centre turn deadly amid court challenge
Police in Kenya have used tear gas and heavy deployments to disperse protesters opposing a planned US Ebola quarantine facility, as clashes in the town of Nanyuki turned deadly. Demonstrators set small fires and threw objects during the unrest, while residents voiced fears that the centre could expose local communities to Ebola. The dispute has become a major public health and political controversy in the country, where no confirmed Ebola cases have been recorded.According to the supplied material, at least three protesters have died during demonstrations over the past two weeks. More than 10 people have been detained as tensions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 16:03 LONDON
At least 11 killed in clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid protests over reserved seats
At least 11 people have been killed in clashes between protesters and police in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, according to the supplied reporting. The unrest is linked to demonstrations by the Joint Awami Action Committee, which has been protesting a rule that reserves legislative seats for refugees from India-administered Kashmir living in Pakistan. The dispute has again brought attention to political tensions in the disputed region, where local grievances have now escalated into deadly violence.The latest toll was reported in the supplied material on 9 June, and the protests were described as having intensified around the committee's campaign. The group says the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 21:29 LONDON
Bolivia passes law allowing troops to clear anti-government roadblocks
Bolivia's legislature has passed a law allowing President Rodrigo Paz to deploy the military to clear roadblocks set up by anti-government protesters. The measure was approved in the Chamber of Deputies after an overnight debate, following earlier approval by the Senate. It is expected to be signed into law by Paz, according to the legislative announcement.The new law gives soldiers authority to use force against protesters in conflict situations and includes a "presumption of legality" for their actions. That means military conduct would be treated as lawful unless proven otherwise. Roberto Castro, president of the Chamber of Deputies, announced that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 19:03 LONDON
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Nigeria army says 360 abductees freed after Boko Haram clashes in Borno
The Nigerian army says it has freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno state after an operation in the Mandara mountains. The rescue took place in a Boko Haram stronghold in the north-east, according to military statements cited on Sunday. The captives were described as men, women and children taken from different communities in Borno, and the army said they were moved to safe locations for medical care and humanitarian support.The military said the operation was intelligence-led and targeted fighters holding hundreds of people under harsh conditions. Army spokesperson Haruna Sani said two infants died during captivity,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 16:32 LONDON
Hundreds of Haredi men riot in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh over draft-arrest protests
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox men rioted in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh on Friday during protests against arrests linked to draft-dodger enforcement. In Jerusalem, some demonstrators tried to approach the police station in the Russian Compound, while in Beit Shemesh others were seen throwing stones and other objects at officers. Police used force to disperse the crowds, and law enforcement and Border Police units continued clearing the areas later into the night.The unrest came after arrests connected to earlier violence at the home of High Court Deputy President Noam Sohlberg. According to the supplied report, protesters were demonstrating against the detention of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 11:00 LONDON
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 LONDON
