Israeli strikes kill at least eight in Gaza City
Israeli airstrikes have killed at least eight people in Gaza City and the nearby Al-Shati refugee camp, according to Gaza civil defence officials. The strikes hit at dawn, with seven of the dead reported in residential buildings and one in the camp to the west of the city. Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City said 15 people were wounded in the attacks.Civil defence spokesman Mahmoud Bassal said the deaths were caused by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City. The figures were given on Thursday morning, and no independent casualty assessment was included in the supplied material. The latest strikes were reported as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 08:00 LONDON
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Israel and Lebanon renew ceasefire in Washington as Hezbollah fire condition set
Israel and Lebanon have agreed in Washington to renew a ceasefire, but the arrangement is contingent on Hezbollah stopping all fire, according to a joint statement after US-led talks. The deal also sets out pilot zones in which the Lebanese armed forces would take exclusive control of territory, excluding non-state actors. The announcement came while cross-border attacks were still continuing and only hours before fresh air raid sirens sounded in northern Israel.The statement said the ceasefire would require a "complete cessation" of fire by Hezbollah and the evacuation of the group's operatives from southern Lebanon. It also said the two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 07:31 LONDON
Indonesia rupiah hits record low as energy shock and capital outflows weigh on markets
Indonesia's rupiah has fallen to its weakest level on record against the US dollar, breaching the 18,000 mark as markets reacted to higher energy costs and renewed pressure across the region. The currency touched 18,028 per dollar on Thursday, according to the supplied report, despite recent support measures from Bank Indonesia. The move comes as the wider economic fallout from the Iran war continues to affect energy-importing economies in Southeast Asia.The latest slide was linked to a jump in oil prices after hostilities flared again on Wednesday, pushing crude more than 1% higher. A Permata Bank chief economist said 18,000... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 06:33 LONDON
Trump says US plans to retrieve and destroy Iran's enriched uranium after conflict ends
US President Donald Trump has said Washington plans to retrieve Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium once the conflict ends. He said the material would then be destroyed, while acknowledging that accessing it during fighting would be too dangerous for American personnel. The comments add a new public detail to the nuclear dispute that has become a major obstacle in negotiations linked to the wider US-Israel war on Iran.Trump said the uranium issue remained difficult, but insisted the US still intended to secure the material. He referred to the role of B-2 bombers in recent strikes, saying they had carried... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 06:30 LONDON
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More than 30 killed in ADF attacks near Beni as Ebola patients flee clinics in eastern DRC
Rebel attacks in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have left more than 30 people dead over the past few days, according to local accounts and officials, in violence that has also disrupted the response to an Ebola outbreak. The raids took place around Beni in North Kivu province, including villages near the city and the city itself. Witnesses and community leaders said homes and motorcycles were set on fire, civilians were kidnapped and people were killed in separate attacks.At least 10 people were killed in raids on the villages of Matété, Mamuli and Kitoho in the early hours of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 05:30 LONDON
US House votes to curb Trump's war powers over Iran
The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's ability to continue military action against Iran without congressional authorisation. The measure passed in Washington, DC, by 215 votes to 208, after four Republicans joined Democrats in support. It is the latest attempt by lawmakers to rein in the president's war powers over the conflict, which began in February.The vote came after a public split within Trump's own party, with Republicans Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, Tom Barrett and Warren Davidson backing the measure. Democrat Jared Golden, who had previously opposed similar efforts, supported it this... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 04:59 LONDON
Germany blames Russia after losing UN Security Council bid
Germany has blamed Russia after failing to win a rotating seat on the UN Security Council in a vote that selected Portugal and Austria for the Western European and Others Group. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called the result a "bitter defeat" and said Berlin's support for Ukraine and Israel may have cost it votes. He also said it was "no secret" that Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany.Germany secured 104 votes in the ballot held on Wednesday evening, while Portugal won 134 and Austria 131. The vote decided which countries would become new temporary members of the council for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 03:00 LONDON
US announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire tied to Hezbollah pullback
The United States has announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon after fresh cross-border fire and Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon. The deal was set out by the US State Department and comes with conditions linked to Hezbollah's activity along the border. It follows a partial ceasefire earlier in the week and a new round of talks in Washington.According to the statement, the agreement is contingent on a complete cessation of fire from Hezbollah and the evacuation of all its operatives from the security buffer zone known as the South Litani Sector. The statement also said the future of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 01:31 LONDON
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Ebola response in eastern DR Congo hampered by militant attacks
The World Health Organization says the Ebola response in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is still lagging as militant violence continues to disrupt operations. The outbreak is centred in the country's eastern provinces, including Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu, and neighbouring Uganda has also confirmed cases. The latest warning comes as authorities try to contain the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola while dealing with insecurity in the border region.The WHO director-general said testing is improving, but contact tracing is still not where it needs to be. He said the outbreak had a "big head start" and that health teams... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 01:04 LONDON
Israel and Lebanon agree to renew fragile ceasefire after US talks
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire and establish a series of pilot security zones inside Lebanon, according to a joint statement issued after talks in Washington. The announcement follows a fourth round of US-mediated discussions at the State Department and marks the clearest sign yet of movement in the cross-border conflict. The agreement says Lebanese armed forces will take exclusive control of the pilot zones, while Hezbollah operatives are to be withdrawn from areas south of the Litani River.The joint statement says the ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of Hezbollah fire and the evacuation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 00:29 LONDON
Kyrgyzstan elected to UN Security Council for first time in its history
Kyrgyzstan has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term, winning the Asia-Pacific Group vacancy and defeating the Philippines. The vote, held on Wednesday, gives Kyrgyzstan its first seat on the 15-member council since independence in 1991. It also makes Kyrgyzstan the first Central Asian country to join the body in more than a decade, after Kazakhstan served in the 2017-2018 term.The result was described as a major diplomatic victory for Bishkek. President Sadyr Japarov had urged world leaders to back Kyrgyzstan's bid and to give greater voice to countries that have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 22:05 LONDON
Ukraine war escalates as US aid remains pending and drone strikes hit St Petersburg
The war in Ukraine has entered another tense phase after Ukraine carried out drone attacks on St Petersburg in Russia, following a wave of Russian air strikes that killed 22 people and injured 138 in Ukraine. The developments came as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there should be news "very soon" on promised American aid for Kyiv, while warning of a "real" risk of escalation. The sequence of events links battlefield pressure, diplomatic uncertainty and renewed cross-border strikes in a conflict that continues to widen in scope.Rubio told lawmakers that the US aid package approved by Congress, worth... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 22:00 LONDON
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UK foreign secretary begins first official India visit for trade and security talks
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is in India for her first official visit as foreign secretary, with meetings planned in New Delhi with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The talks are centred on the UK-India free trade agreement, global stability, energy security and maritime security. The visit comes after Cooper arrived following a stop in China, according to the supplied material.Cooper is scheduled to meet Mr Jaishankar on Thursday, and the two ministers are expected to discuss closer collaboration between the UK and India to reduce economic shocks from ongoing conflicts and to preserve global... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 19:08 LONDON
Asian currencies weaken as dollar strength and higher energy costs add pressure
Currencies across Asia are under renewed pressure as a stronger US dollar, higher energy costs and wider market uncertainty weigh on exchange rates. The pressure is being felt from India and the Philippines to Indonesia, Japan and South Korea. The report says the strain is linked in part to the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz, which is helping drive a broader economic shock.The Indian rupee and Philippine peso have fallen to record lows, according to the supplied material. Indonesia's rupiah is described as weaker than it was at the depths of the Asian financial crisis. Central banks in Japan... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 14:34 LONDON
IAEA chief says drone attack on UAE's Barakah plant would be more dangerous than Zaporizhzhia strike
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has said a drone attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates would be more dangerous than an attack on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia plant. The comments were reported on 3 June 2026 and place renewed attention on the security of nuclear facilities in a region where the Barakah site is one of the most significant energy installations. The statement also underlines the agency's continuing concern about the vulnerability of nuclear infrastructure to aerial threats.According to the report, the warning was made by the IAEA chief in an interview published... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 13:36 LONDON
U.S. rightsizes NATO Force Model contributions, officials tell Allies
Department of War officials notified NATO Allies that the United States would rightsize its contributions to the NATO Force Model. The notification was tied to burden-sharing direction in the 2026 National Defense Strategy and to the Department's vision for a "NATO 3.0." Under Secretary for War for Policy Elbridge Colby is leading the initiative. Alexander Velez-Green, Chief of Staff and Senior Counselor to the Under Secretary of War for Policy, delivered the message to Allies during a meeting of defense policy officials at NATO headquarters in Brussels on May 22. Grynkewich said there has been an "unhealthy co-dependence" in the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 13:02 LONDON
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Israel deepens southern Lebanon incursion amid ceasefire strain
Israeli forces have deepened their incursion into southern Lebanon, with reports that troops captured Beaufort Castle near Nabatieh and pushed north of the Litani River towards the Zahrani River. The advance comes despite ceasefire claims and alongside continued drone strikes in the south. The developments mark a further shift in the fighting along the border and add to pressure on already heavily affected areas.The supplied material says the castle, a 900-year-old fortress on a rocky hilltop near Nabatieh, was taken after days of fighting. It describes the move as Israel's deepest military incursion into Lebanon in 26 years. The same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 11:59 LONDON
UK foreign secretary begins three-day Beijing visit to reset ties with China
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has begun a three-day visit to Beijing as the United Kingdom seeks to reset relations with China after a prolonged period of strain. The trip comes after Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Beijing in January, and it marks another high-level attempt to revive diplomatic and economic engagement between the two countries. Cooper met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng at the Great Hall of the People at the start of the visit, where she said both sides should approach talks with "candour and respect".Cooper said it was in the shared interest of both countries to support... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 11:05 LONDON
US and Iran report fresh strikes as Gulf states intercept drones and missiles
The conflict involving the United States and Iran widened across the Gulf on Wednesday, with both sides reporting new military actions and several Gulf states saying they came under attack. The US military said it carried out self-defence strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, while Kuwait reported that its international airport was hit by drones and missiles, causing injuries, damage to airport facilities and flight suspensions. Bahrain also reported incoming threats, with US and Bahraini air defences intercepting missiles, according to the latest military statements.The US Central Command said it had "successfully defeated" a series of Iranian missile and drone attacks... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 10:29 LONDON
Rubio says China has not changed battlefield dynamics in Iran war
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Washington sees no evidence that Chinese support has altered the battlefield in the Iran conflict or hindered US military operations. Speaking before a House Appropriations Committee subcommittee, Rubio said Iran does have Chinese military equipment from earlier ties, but that the United States had not observed assistance that had "changed the dynamic in the battlefield" or "in any way impeded our operations". His remarks add a fresh national security angle to the wider Iran war diplomacy already under way.Rubio's comments came weeks after the US State Department imposed sanctions on three China-based... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 07:35 LONDON
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Shell documents show years of Nigeria pipeline pumping despite pollution warnings
British multinational Shell continued operating a major oil pipeline in Nigeria for years even though internal documents show it knew the line was causing widespread pollution. The disclosure centres on the Nembe Creek Trunk Line, a 60-mile pipeline in the Niger Delta that carried crude from inland oilfields to a coastal processing site. The documents were released in the context of ongoing legal proceedings in the UK brought by communities in the Niger Delta.The files include emails and presentations, and show that a senior Shell executive warned as early as 2008 about the risks of continuing to pump millions of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 07:05 LONDON
Seven killed in drone attack on bus in Russia-controlled Donetsk region
Seven people were killed and 11 others injured when a passenger bus was hit by a drone in Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine, according to an official statement cited in the supplied material. The strike took place in the early hours of Wednesday in the Donetsk region, with the bus reported to have been travelling between Moscow and Simferopol in Russian-occupied Crimea. The incident adds to the civilian toll of the war in an area where transport routes remain exposed to attacks.Denis Pushilin, the Kremlin-installed leader of Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, said the bus was struck while travelling through the area.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 07:02 LONDON
Trump endorses Adriana Guzmán Fralick for Nevada attorney general
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 3 June 2026 at 01:43 BST: "It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Patriot, Adriana Guzmán Fralick, who is running to be the next Attorney General of the Wonderful State of Nevada. Adriana is strongly supported by many of the greatest MAGA Warriors in Nevada, including my friend, Governor Joe Lombardo, among others!" "I've always loved Nevada, and won it BIG in the 2024 Election. My Strong NO TAX ON TIPS Policy has proven to be extremely popular." "The Democrats want the exact opposite, and will fight to get it,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 04:00 LONDON
Australia imports more than one million tonnes of urea as Hormuz disruption continues
Australia has imported more than one million tonnes of urea since the Middle East war began in February, as disruption to trade through the Strait of Hormuz continues to affect fertiliser supply. The federal government says it streamlined biosecurity border processes in April to help speed imports into the country. Further shipments are expected in the coming weeks, according to the latest update.The move comes as Australia remains wholly reliant on urea imports to support crop production. Urea is the most commonly used nitrogen fertiliser and is important for high yields in crops including wheat, barley, oats and vegetables. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 03:34 LONDON
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Thousands of sailors remain trapped after Strait of Hormuz closure
Thousands of sailors and more than 1,600 ships remain trapped in or near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran shut the waterway during the US-Israeli war with Iran, according to the supplied account. The closure has left vessels unable to leave the Gulf, disrupting one of the world's most important maritime energy routes. The situation has now lasted for months, with crews describing long periods of uncertainty, stress and exhaustion.The row says the strait has been closed since late February, when Iran refused to let ships pass without its express permission. It says about 20,000 sailors are affected, and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 01:00 LONDON
Trump names Bill Pulte acting US intelligence chief after Tulsi Gabbard exit
US President Donald Trump has named Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence, putting a housing-finance official in charge of the US intelligence community on an interim basis. The move was announced on Tuesday and affects the office that oversees 18 government intelligence agencies. It comes as Tulsi Gabbard's tenure in the post is ending later in June.Trump said on his social media platform that Pulte would continue to lead the FHFA while taking on the intelligence role. He also said Pulte would remain chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-controlled mortgage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 21:59 LONDON
Israel and Hezbollah trade fire amid fragile de-escalation deal
Israel continued striking southern Lebanon on Tuesday despite a de-escalation arrangement announced a day earlier, while Hezbollah said it had attacked Israeli troops in the south. The reported understanding was meant to halt some attacks, but the latest exchanges showed it had not stopped fighting on the ground. Lebanese state media said strikes were reported at about 30 locations across the south, including areas around Tyre.According to the supplied material, US President Donald Trump announced the agreement on Monday, saying it would stop Israeli attacks on Beirut and Hezbollah attacks on Israeli territory. A statement attributed to the Lebanese embassy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 19:29 LONDON
Rubio says Iran must reopen Hormuz and will negotiate nuclear aspects
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran has agreed to negotiate aspects of its nuclear programme and must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, in remarks to a Senate hearing in Washington. He described Iran's move to block the waterway as "unlawful and illegal" and said the administration's diplomacy was making progress, while stopping short of saying a deal was assured. Rubio said the talks had moved further than they had a month or a year ago, when, he said, Iran was refusing even to discuss those issues.He also told lawmakers that there was no guarantee the negotiations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 18:29 LONDON
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Iran plans three-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei after February war deaths
Iran has announced plans for a three-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei, the country's former supreme leader, more than three months after his death in the February attacks that triggered war in the Middle East. The ceremonies are expected to take place in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad, with burial planned in Mashhad. Officials said the funeral had originally been scheduled for 4 March but was postponed because of the war.The announcement was made on Tuesday, 2 June, and came with no exact funeral date. A senior official said the ceremonies could begin at the start of Muharram, the first month... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 18:05 LONDON
Iran IRGC official says country has more 'trump cards' as indirect US talks pause
A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps official has said Iran has not revealed all of its military capabilities and is prepared for direct confrontation with the United States and NATO. Brigadier General MohammadJafar Asadi, deputy inspector of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, made the remarks on Iranian state television on Tuesday. His comments came as reports said indirect communications between Tehran and Washington over nuclear and regional issues have been paused for several days.Asadi said Iran had "not yet revealed all of our trump cards" and that there were "many capabilities and options" that remained undisclosed. He said Tehran had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 18:02 LONDON
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India rejects EU-Pakistan Kashmir references after Islamabad dialogue
India has rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint statement issued after the latest EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue in Islamabad. The Ministry of External Affairs said the remarks were unwarranted and that outside parties had no standing to comment on what it described as India's internal matters. The exchange adds another diplomatic dispute over Kashmir, a long-running issue in India's relations with Pakistan and, at times, with other foreign partners.The row followed the Eighth Round of the EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, during which EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar jointly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 16:33 LONDON
Iran-linked hackers briefly hijack US Space Force official's Instagram account
A senior US Space Force official's Instagram account was briefly taken over on Sunday and used to post pro-Iran and anti-US material, according to the supplied report. The account belonged to Chief Master Sgt. John Bentivegna, who later warned colleagues not to click on links or engage with videos posted from his account.A Space Force spokesperson confirmed the breach, but did not say how long the content remained visible or who was responsible. The posts reportedly included audio from "Hanoi Hannah", the Vietnam War-era propagandist, along with a message urging US soldiers to "leave a sinking ship". The material also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 11:00 LONDON
Pakistan records sharp rise in terror attacks in May, with Balochistan hardest hit
Pakistan recorded a sharp rise in militant violence in May, according to a monthly security assessment released on Monday by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies. The report said the country saw 128 terrorist attacks during the month, up from 101 in April. It also said Balochistan was the most affected province, with 71 attacks, more than double the 34 recorded in April.The assessment said the increase amounted to a 27% rise in attacks month on month. It said 71 civilians, 68 security personnel and six members of peace committees were killed in May, while 147 civilians, 35... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 10:30 LONDON
Senior Labour MP says UK has failed Palestinians after recognising Palestine
A senior Labour MP has accused the UK government of failing the Palestinian people and doing too little after recognising Palestine as a state. Emily Thornberry, who chairs the foreign affairs select committee, said the decision taken more than eight months ago should have been only the first step in a wider effort towards a two-state solution. She made the remarks at an event in Westminster on Monday night, where she also criticised Donald Trump over Gaza.Thornberry said the government had not made it economically impossible for Israel to continue to act with impunity in the West Bank and Gaza.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 10:02 LONDON
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Myanmar president Min Aung Hlaing's India visit puts border security and regional ties in focus
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing has held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi during a five-day visit to India, with the discussions focusing on trade, connectivity, border security and defence. The meeting is being closely watched because it is Min Aung Hlaing's first foreign trip since becoming president earlier this year. It also comes as regional governments weigh how to engage with Myanmar's military-backed leadership after years of conflict and political upheaval.The talks took place on Monday during a visit running from May 30 to June 3. According to officials, the two sides discussed internal security, border... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 09:59 LONDON
Israeli military intercepts projectiles launched from Lebanon into northern Israel
Israeli air defences intercepted two projectiles launched from Lebanon into northern Israel early on Tuesday, according to the Israeli military. The incident came hours after US President Donald Trump said he had brokered an end to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. No injuries were reported, but the military also said a suspicious aerial target later fell near the Lebanese border.The military said sirens sounded at 01:35 local time in several areas in northern Israel before the interceptions were carried out. It said the two projectiles crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory and were intercepted by the air force. The statement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 05:59 LONDON
Satellite images suggest Iran damaged 20 US military sites across Middle East
Satellite images and video reviewed by verification specialists indicate that Iranian attacks have damaged 20 US military installations since the start of the war. The damage is said to span strategic bases in eight Middle Eastern countries, with hangars, radar systems and other equipment among the affected assets. The findings suggest the scale of the strikes may have been broader than Washington had publicly acknowledged.The material reviewed points to damage at sites including the Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait, where hangars were reported damaged. It also says three THAAD missile defence systems, each valued at about US$1bn, were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 05:03 LONDON
Russian strikes across Ukraine kill four in Dnipro and damage buildings in Kyiv
Russia carried out a major attack across Ukraine early on Tuesday, killing four people in Dnipro and damaging two apartment buildings in the capital Kyiv, according to authorities. The strikes came after days of warnings that Moscow was preparing a large assault. The incident affected multiple cities and again put civilian areas under pressure during the war.Officials said the deaths were reported in Dnipro, while damage was also recorded in Kyiv. The attack was described as taking place early on Tuesday, and local authorities linked it to a wave of missiles and drones. The supplied report does not give a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 03:59 LONDON
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Trump seeks further changes as US-Iran deal remains unresolved
President Donald Trump has asked for further changes to a proposed US-Iran deal aimed at extending a ceasefire, with no final decision announced after a White House meeting. The latest reporting says the draft under discussion includes a 60-day halt in fighting, steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and a plan to restart talks on Iran's nuclear programme. The process remains unsettled, and officials have not said when or whether a final text will be approved.According to the reporting, Trump raised several amendments during the meeting and has since sought additional changes. A White House official said the president... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 21:04 LONDON
Kuwait says it intercepted missiles and drones as US and Iran trade retaliatory strikes
Kuwait said it intercepted missiles and drones on Monday after warning sirens sounded across Kuwait City, as the United States and Iran exchanged fresh retaliatory strikes in the Gulf region. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it had targeted an airbase used by US forces, while US officials said American forces intercepted ballistic missiles aimed at personnel in Kuwait. The latest exchanges add to an already volatile military confrontation that has continued alongside talks aimed at ending the conflict.According to the reported statements, the US said it had carried out self-defence strikes on radar and command sites in Iran over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 21:00 LONDON
US and Iran keep ceasefire in place as Gulf tensions remain high
The United States and Iran are both signalling that they want to avoid a return to open war, after a ceasefire announced on 8 April paused the fighting. The truce has held, but military exchanges have continued at a lower level and talks have not yet produced a wider agreement. The situation remains tense around the Gulf, where both sides are keeping forces on alert.The reporting says the US still has powerful naval and air forces within striking distance of Iran. It also says Iranian forces are being kept on high alert and are using the ceasefire period to reorganise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 20:10 LONDON
India confirms BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam
India has confirmed that a deal to supply BrahMos missiles to Vietnam has been signed, in the first official acknowledgment of the sale. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said the agreement was already in place, while a similar arrangement with Indonesia was in the final stages. He made the remarks in Singapore during the Shangri-La Dialogue, responding to questions about potential buyers of the missile system.Singh said his understanding was that the Vietnam deal had been signed, although it had not yet been publicly announced. He also said the Indonesia deal was close to completion, and that details of both... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 20:06 LONDON
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Israel orders fresh strikes on Beirut suburb as Lebanon offensive widens
Israel has ordered fresh strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, widening its military campaign in Lebanon and adding to pressure on residents already facing evacuation warnings in the south. The latest move was announced on Monday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz, who said they had instructed the military to target sites in Dahiyeh, an area in southern Beirut long associated with Hezbollah. The order came alongside fresh evacuation instructions for seven villages in southern Lebanon, signalling that the conflict is now affecting both the capital's outskirts and communities further south.According to the supplied reports, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 19:59 LONDON
Iran suspends US talks over Lebanon fighting as ceasefire dispute widens
Iran has said it is suspending indirect talks with the United States over the continuing fighting in Lebanon, linking the decision to Israel's military offensive there. The move was reported on Monday and comes as Iranian officials argue that the ceasefire framework they say was agreed with Washington applies beyond one front. Tehran said the exchange of texts through a mediator would stop while what it described as Israeli violations continue.The immediate trigger cited by Iranian officials was Israel's continued offensive in Lebanon and the strikes around Beirut. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the ceasefire between Iran and the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 19:32 LONDON
Israel orders fresh strikes on Beirut southern suburbs as residents flee Dahiyeh
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, prompting residents in the Dahiyeh area to flee as traffic built up on roads out of the district. The order came on Monday amid a further escalation in the conflict with Hezbollah, the Iran-backed armed group that has exchanged fire with Israel across the Lebanon border. The latest warning focused on a Hezbollah stronghold in the Lebanese capital, extending the fighting beyond the border region and into a densely populated urban area.The immediate trigger cited by Israeli officials was what they described as repeated Hezbollah violations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 19:29 LONDON
Former Syrian general pleads not guilty in Vienna torture trial
A former Syrian brigadier general has pleaded not guilty in an Austrian court at the start of a trial over alleged torture and other abuses in Raqqa during the Syrian civil war. Khaled al-Halabi appeared in Vienna on Monday alongside former police chief Musab Abu Rukba, who is also charged in the case. Both men face allegations linked to the period between April 2011 and March 2013, when prosecutors say detainees were mistreated during a crackdown on a civilian protest movement.Al-Halabi, 63, is accused of aggravated torture, coercion, sexual coercion and inflicting serious bodily harm. Abu Rukba, 54, faces the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 19:06 LONDON
Myanmar blast near China border death toll rises to at least 55
A blast at a building storing industrial mining explosives in northeastern Myanmar has killed at least 55 people and injured more than 100, according to the latest confirmed figures. The explosion happened around noon on Sunday in Kaungtup village, in Namhkam township, close to the border with China. The incident has caused widespread damage in the surrounding area, with homes in two villages reported destroyed or damaged.The Ta'ang National Liberation Army, which controls the area, has described the incident as an accidental explosion. Its economic department said the facility was storing gelignite for use in local mining operations and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 18:34 LONDON
Ukraine says it struck Russian oil refinery and fuel depot, denies nuclear plant attack
Ukraine says its drones struck a major oil refinery in Russia's Saratov region and a fuel depot in the Rostov region overnight, causing large fires at both sites. Kyiv also denied Moscow's claim that a Ukrainian drone hit the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. The strikes are the latest in Ukraine's campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, which it says helps fund Moscow's war effort.Ukraine's General Staff said drones hit the Saratov oil refinery in southwestern Russia and caused a large-scale fire. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on social media that the refinery was about 700 kilometres from the front line and described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 18:32 LONDON
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Ethiopia votes amid insecurity as polling is halted in parts of Tigray, Oromia and Amhara
Ethiopia has begun parliamentary and regional elections in a vote expected to deliver a landslide victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party. Polling did not take place in northern Tigray, while voting was interrupted in parts of Oromia and Amhara because of security problems. More than 50 million people are registered to vote, but the scale of disruption means the contest is not being held uniformly across the country.Election officials said 143 polling stations did not open at all because of security reasons. The National Election Board of Ethiopia said voting would not take place in Tigray because of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 18:01 LONDON
Flooding in eastern Syria submerges villages and farmland in Deir Ezzor
Floodwaters have severely affected Syria's Deir Ezzor province for several days, submerging entire villages and farmland in the east of the country. Thousands of residents have been forced to leave their homes as the Euphrates river has risen sharply. The flooding is centred on an area along the river in a province that has already faced repeated disruption in recent years.The confirmed cause given in the supplied material is a sudden rise in the Euphrates, which originates in Turkey. The flooding was reported on 1 June 2026, with the situation described as ongoing over several days. No official casualty figure... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
Israeli forces seize Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon incursion
Israeli forces have taken control of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, in what the military described as its deepest incursion into the country in more than 25 years. The site was captured after days of airstrikes and clashes with Hezbollah fighters in nearby villages. Video from the area showed the Israeli flag raised above the Crusader-era fortress as smoke rose from the nearby village of Arnoun following strikes.Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the military had taken control of the hilltop castle during expanded operations against Hezbollah. The supporting report says Beaufort Castle overlooks large parts of southern Lebanon and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 10:29 LONDON
Austria opens first trial against Syrian officials accused of torture
Austria has opened its first trial against officials linked to the Assad regime, in a case centred on allegations of torture. The proceeding is taking place in Austria and involves two Syrian men who are accused by witnesses of abuse. It is being described as a rare opportunity for Syrian witnesses to confront the defendants in court.The only confirmed details in the supplied material are that the trial is Austria's first against Assad-regime officials and that two men are facing war-crime charges. The hearing was reported on 1 June 2026, and the case is being heard in Austria. The witnesses... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 09:00 LONDON
Satellite images show Iran has damaged 20 US military sites across eight Middle East countries
Satellite images and video analysis indicate that Iran has damaged 20 US military sites across eight Middle East countries since the start of the war. The facilities are reported to include air defence systems, refuelling aircraft and radars, with damage spread across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Bahrain and Oman. The findings suggest the scale of the attacks may be greater than has been publicly acknowledged.The analysis says the strikes have taken place since the end of February and have affected both US bases and shared military facilities. A US defence official declined to comment... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 07:00 LONDON
Israeli airstrikes devastate Tyre in southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes have hit the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, with video showing widespread destruction in densely populated neighbourhoods. The strikes included one that hit a residential building with several missiles. The footage also shows damage in areas that had largely been emptied after displacement orders were issued.The confirmed details indicate that Israel repeatedly bombed the city on 31 May 2026. The material supplied does not give a casualty figure, but it does show the scale of destruction in a populated urban area. The strikes were described as multiple attacks rather than a single blast, suggesting a sustained assault on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 May 2026 16:59 LONDON
Israel seizes Crusades-era fortress in Lebanon during expanded offensive
Israeli forces have seized a Crusades-built fortress in Lebanon, according to the supplied report, in what is described as part of an expanded offensive. The site is said to be strategically important, but the row does not provide the exact name of the fortress or the precise circumstances of the takeover. The development marks a fresh battlefield gain in the ongoing Israel-Lebanon conflict context.The report is dated 31 May 2026 and places the seizure in Lebanon. It says the operation is part of a wider offensive, but gives no further figures on troop movements, resistance, or the duration of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 May 2026 15:59 LONDON
Hezbollah rockets trigger panic on beach in northern Israel
People on a beach in northern Israel ran for shelter after rockets were launched towards the region on 31 May, according to video circulating on social media and reports in Israeli media. The footage showed beachgoers moving quickly away from the shoreline as the strikes were reported. The incident was linked to Hezbollah and described as affecting the area around Nahariya.The available report says the rockets were fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel. It also says this was the first barrage from Lebanon towards Nahariya in three weeks. No casualty figures were given in the supplied material, and it is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 May 2026 07:59 LONDON
US strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific kills three, death toll reaches 202
The United States military says it has killed three men in another strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The attack took place on Saturday local time and is the latest in a months-long series of strikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific. According to the military, the vessel was being used in narco-trafficking operations.The reported death toll from the campaign has now risen to at least 202. US Southern Command said intelligence had confirmed the vessel was transiting along narco-trafficking routes and was engaged in drug trafficking operations. It said the three... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 May 2026 05:29 LONDON
Lebanon PM accuses Israel of 'scorched-earth policy' as fresh strikes hit south
Lebanon's prime minister has accused Israel of pursuing a "scorched-earth policy" in the country's south after fresh airstrikes and new evacuation warnings were issued for more than a dozen locations. Nawaf Salam said the situation amounted to a "dangerous" escalation and called for "a swift and real ceasefire". His comments came as Israeli military action continued in southern Lebanon and residents in several areas were told to leave.In a televised address, Mr Salam said Israel was "destroying towns and villages and forcing their inhabitants into exile" and warned that the campaign would bring "neither security nor stability". He said Lebanon's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 May 2026 01:59 LONDON
Malta holds snap parliamentary election as inflation and corruption dominate campaign
Maltese voters are going to the polls in a snap parliamentary election called by Prime Minister Robert Abela. The vote comes after he said the Iran war could stoke inflation and weaken support for his government. The election is centred on the economy and corruption, with Abela's Labour party favoured to renew its mandate.The confirmed trigger for the early vote is Abela's concern that the conflict involving Iran could feed price pressures in Malta. The supporting material does not give a full timetable for the campaign, but it makes clear that the election has been brought forward rather than held... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
Romania says drone crashes into apartment building, wounding two and prompting NATO condemnation
Romania says a drone crashed into an apartment building after being used in an attack linked to the war in Ukraine, leaving two people wounded. The incident has triggered a diplomatic response and renewed concern about the spillover from the conflict into neighbouring countries. NATO has condemned the episode, while France has summoned the Russian ambassador.The confirmed details so far are limited but point to a cross-border incident with civilian impact. According to the information provided, the drone hit an apartment building in Romania and wounded two people. Russia has denied that evidence has been provided to support claims that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 13:00 LONDON
Israeli forces cross Lebanon's Litani River amid nominal truce
Israeli forces have advanced further into Lebanon and crossed the Litani River, according to remarks attributed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The reported move took place amid a nominal truce and centres on southern Lebanon, where the river is a major geographic marker. The crossing is described as a fresh development in the cross-border conflict and a further advance beyond the border area.The supplied material gives no casualty figures, damage assessments or battlefield map. It does, however, identify the Litani as one of the most important reference lines in the south of the country and the northern limit of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 12:59 LONDON
Ukraine drone strikes hit tanker and oil depot in southern Russia
Ukrainian drones struck an oil tanker in the port of Taganrog and an oil depot in southern Russia on Saturday, according to regional authorities. The attacks caused fires at both sites, but officials said there were no casualties. The incidents were reported in the Rostov and Krasnodar regions, both of which have been repeatedly affected by cross-border drone activity during the war.Yuri Slyusar, the governor of the Rostov region, said an oil tanker in Taganrog was hit overnight and that firefighters extinguished the blaze. He said no fuel oil leaks had been reported and that there were no casualties. Slyusar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
Chinese scientists unveil drone-warfare algorithm for autonomous swarm targeting
Chinese scientists have reported a new algorithm designed to help drone swarms identify friend, foe and terrain while continuing to operate when communications are jammed and vision is blocked. The system, called HG-STR, was described as a tool for fixed-wing drones to search a battlefield autonomously and pursue targets without relying on constant remote control. The report presents it as a development in military drone operations rather than a live combat event.According to the report, HG-STR stands for Heterogeneous Graph Spatio-Temporal Reasoning. It is said to use a "smart web" approach that distinguishes between different kinds of information instead of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 05:30 LONDON
Ukraine steps up AI-drone strikes on Russian supply convoys in occupied south
Ukraine is intensifying drone strikes on Russian supply convoys moving through occupied areas of southern Ukraine, according to verified footage and analyst assessments. The attacks are focused on vehicles carrying food, fuel and ammunition along routes linking Russia to Crimea and other occupied territories. The campaign appears aimed at disrupting the flow of supplies to Russian forces on the front line.BBC Verify said it had confirmed footage of at least 14 incidents published in the past week. The material shows vehicles being hit on critical roads in southern Ukraine, including at least 10 incidents between Russia's border and the occupied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 04:30 LONDON
Vietnam's To Lam warns Asia over risks of superpower conflict
Vietnam's leader To Lam has warned regional military leaders that Asia is facing growing risks from superpower rivalry. In remarks delivered to military leaders from the region, he said distrust and a lack of respect for established rules had created a culture of "the big fish swallowing the small fish." The comments were made at the Shangri-La Dialogue, a major security forum in Asia. The warning was reported on 29 May 2026 and was framed around the strategic pressures created by competition between major powers.To Lam did not, in the supplied material, name specific countries in his remarks. He instead... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 21:31 LONDON
Romania to expel Russian consul after drone crashes into apartment complex in Galați
Romania says it will expel the Russian consul in the southeastern city of Constanța and shut the consulate after a drone intended for Ukraine crashed into an apartment complex in Galați. The announcement marks a sharp diplomatic response to an incident that Romania has linked to the wider war next door. The crash took place in the border town of Galați, close to the frontier with Ukraine.Romanian President Nicușor Dan said the consul would be expelled and the consulate closed. The move was presented as a response to the drone incident, which Romanian officials said involved a drone intended for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 20:01 LONDON
Palestinians mourn 10 killed in Gaza City strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control
Dozens of Palestinians gathered in Gaza City on Thursday for funeral prayers after Israeli strikes killed 10 people the night before, according to the supplied report. The dead included five children, an elderly person and a Hamas militant. More than 20 others were injured, with the wounded taken to ambulances after the strikes.The report said the casualties were confirmed by Shifa Hospital. It also described video from the scene showing flames pouring from an upper-floor window of a building. Bystanders were seen carrying injured people, including children, away from the site.The strikes came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
Romania weighs NATO Article 4 after drone incident wounds two civilians
Romania is considering invoking NATO's Article 4 after a drone alleged to be Russian wounded two civilians, according to the country's foreign minister. The clause in the alliance's founding treaty allows a member state to call consultations when it believes its security is under threat. The latest development adds a diplomatic step to an incident that has already raised concern in Bucharest over cross-border spillover from the war in Ukraine.The foreign minister described Article 4 as an instrument Romania can use after the drone incident. The supplied material does not say whether a formal request has yet been made, only... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 13:59 LONDON
Israel widens Lebanon offensive with deadly strike near Beirut
Israel has widened its offensive in Lebanon with a strike near Beirut, the first raid in the area in weeks, after a series of heavy attacks in the south of the country. Authorities said a woman and two children were killed in the strike near the capital, despite the ceasefire that has been in place. The attack marks a further expansion of the conflict beyond the border areas that have seen most of the fighting.The latest strike came after Israeli attacks on south Lebanon that authorities said killed at least 14 people, including three children. The timing is significant because... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 11:59 LONDON
Seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz as war disrupts shipping
Two seafarers have described being stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after becoming caught in the middle of the war, according to the supplied material. The incident is part of a wider disruption affecting thousands of seafarers in the waterway. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow and strategically important shipping route, and the report indicates that maritime traffic there has been affected by the conflict.The only confirmed detail in the supplied row is that the account comes from two of the thousands of seafarers who became stuck during the war. No further figures, vessel names or nationalities are provided... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
Iran war live: Tehran and Trump yet to comment on proposed 60-day truce extension
A live conflict update on 29 May says Tehran and Donald Trump have yet to comment on a proposed 60-day truce extension plan. The item appears in ongoing coverage of the Iran war and its regional spillover. It also includes a separate statement from Lebanon's prime minister criticising Israel's military campaign in Lebanon.The only confirmed detail in the update is a quote from Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, who said "nothing can justify" Israel's military onslaught against "peaceful people" in Lebanon. The liveblog item does not say who proposed the 60-day extension, what terms it would include, or whether any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
Tyre residents clear rubble after Israeli strikes disrupt services in southern Lebanon
Residents in the Lebanese city of Tyre were clearing rubble on Friday after Israeli strikes hit parts of the area, leaving smoke rising over damaged neighbourhoods. People returned to inspect homes, businesses and vehicles that had been hit, with streets strewn with shattered glass and debris. The strikes were described as part of an expanded Israeli military campaign in southern Lebanon, and the latest damage added to fears of a wider conflict.Local officials said electricity supplies and some medical services were disrupted, complicating rescue and recovery efforts. Authorities and aid organisations were assessing damage across the city, including to homes,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 10:30 LONDON
U.S.-Iran standoff over Strait of Hormuz deepens as both sides use economic pressure
The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz has entered a new phase of economic pressure, with the American blockade and Iran's control of the waterway described as creating a stalemate. The situation is centred on the narrow shipping route between the Gulf and the open ocean, where both sides are using leverage at sea rather than moving into open conflict. The result, according to the supplied material, is a confrontation that is neither peace nor full-scale war.The confirmed details indicate that the dispute involves the United States and Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of the confrontation.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
Israel says it will cut contact with UN chief after sexual violence report move
Israel has said it will break contact with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres after being told that an upcoming conflict-related sexual violence report will add Israeli entities to an annex of suspected parties. The move was confirmed by Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, who described the decision as outrageous. The report is expected to list entities believed to be responsible for, or suspected of, sexual violence in conflict zones.Danon said in a video posted online that Israel was "done" with Guterres and accused the UN chief of blacklisting the country over allegations that sexual violence had been used... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
Dell wins $9.7 billion defence contract as questions are raised over Trump portfolio holdings
Dell has won a $9.7 billion defence contract, according to the supplied report, in a development that has also prompted questions about recent purchases of the company's shares. The contract is the central new business event in the story, while the scrutiny concerns whether the president's portfolio could benefit from the timing of those acquisitions. The incident is being reported in the United States and is framed as both a procurement and political-finance issue.The supplied material says the president's family has said his stock purchases are automatically timed. It also says recent acquisitions of Dell shares are what have raised... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanon as ceasefire frays
Israeli forces have intensified strikes across southern Lebanon, with verified video showing attacks on densely populated neighbourhoods and destruction in the area. The latest material indicates the strikes are not limited to the Tyre area and are part of a broader escalation during the current ceasefire period. Israel says it has hit hundreds of Hezbollah targets in recent days.The Lebanese health ministry says more than 3,000 people have been killed since the start of the war. The confirmed footage and statements add detail to a fast-moving situation that has already seen fresh evacuation warnings and attacks around the southern city... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
US and Iran tentatively agree 60-day ceasefire extension framework
Negotiators for the United States and Iran have agreed a framework that would extend their ceasefire for 60 days and open talks on Iran's nuclear programme, according to US sources. The arrangement has not yet been approved by the leadership of either country, and the timing of any final decision remains unclear. The reported breakthrough comes as both sides continue to accuse each other of violating the fragile truce.The latest development was reported on 28 May, after renewed attacks in the region. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted an American air base following fresh US strikes on southern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
Oil prices fall after report of breakthrough in US-Iran talks
Oil prices fell after reports that the United States and Iran had reached a deal in principle, pending final approval from President Donald Trump. The move came as traders reacted to signs of progress in ceasefire-extension talks linked to the conflict that has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the global benchmark, dropped to a low of $93.36 a barrel from an earlier high of $98 before recovering to about $95.According to the report, officials had agreed an extended ceasefire and a 60-day pause to allow talks on Iran's nuclear programme to begin. The reported arrangement still... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
U.S. inflation gauge rises to highest level since May 2023 as Iran war pressures energy costs
The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rose 3.8% in April from a year earlier, according to the supplied report. The move lifted the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge to its highest level since May 2023. The article links the increase to the Iran war and related energy pressures, making the data point a fresh market-moving signal for the U.S. economy.The confirmed figure is for April and compares with the same month a year earlier. No additional breakdown was provided in the supplied material, but the report says the rise was associated with the war in Iran. That places the inflation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 14:01 LONDON
Gaza stabilisation force plans stall as troop pledges fail to materialise
Plans for an International Stabilisation Force for Gaza are in question after promised troop contributions failed to materialise, according to officials and people familiar with the effort. The force was announced at the inaugural meeting of the US Board of Peace in February, but three months later none of the five countries that pledged troops had made any significant contribution. The delay has added to uncertainty around efforts to support the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.The biggest setback has come from Indonesia, which had offered 8,000 troops and was expected to send about 1,000 in April, followed by the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
Oil prices rise as US-Iran fighting escalates and Strait of Hormuz traffic falls
Benchmark crude prices rose on Thursday as fighting between the United States and Iran escalated, with Tehran saying it had targeted a US airbase in response to American air strikes. The move came alongside a sharp drop in commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic had briefly ticked up in previous days before falling back to almost nothing. The developments point to immediate pressure on energy markets and maritime trade in one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.The reported strike claim from Iran was the latest confirmed step in a fast-moving confrontation that has already had direct... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
Israel says it killed Hamas armed wing chief Mohammed Odeh in Gaza strike
Israel said it had killed Mohammed Odeh, the new head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, in a strike carried out despite an ongoing ceasefire. The announcement came on Wednesday and followed the reported killing of his predecessor earlier this month. The strike took place in Gaza, where violence has continued even as the truce has remained formally in place.According to the confirmed reporting, the Israeli military said it had killed Odeh, while the broader conflict context remains one of repeated attacks on Hamas leaders since the group's October 2023 assault on Israel. The row also says Gaza remains gripped... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 10:29 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
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 Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 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
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 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
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 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
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
