USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after 322-day deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to its home port at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego after a 322-day deployment. The aircraft carrier completed 265 consecutive days at sea, a record stretch that drew attention because of the strain it placed on the crew. Family members and friends greeted sailors as the ship arrived on Thursday.According to the supplied report, the deployment included support operations linked to the US-Israel war on Iran. The article says the carrier's time at sea became a symbol in wider criticism of the war effort, which has continued since February without a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 02:00 LONDON
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Ethiopian federal forces enter Mekelle as Tigray fighting widens
Ethiopian federal forces have entered Mekelle, the capital of Tigray, after nearly two weeks of intense fighting, according to the supplied reports. The advance came after rebel forces, including the Tigray People's Liberation Front, withdrew from the city. The development marks a major shift in the conflict, but the fighting has not ended and continues elsewhere in Tigray.The reports say federal forces used air power and ground troops to push across the region, while rebel fighters suffered setbacks around Alamata and Kobo before pulling back into the countryside. TPLF leader Debretsion Gebremichael said the group would continue fighting on its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
UNIFIL says small arms fire hit border post near Kfar Shouba
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon says one of its positions near Kfar Shouba was hit by several rounds of small arms fire on Wednesday morning. The incident took place along the Blue Line, the UN-drawn border between Lebanon and Israel, and no casualties were reported. UNIFIL said it is investigating what happened.In a statement, the peacekeeping mission said the fire targeted a UNIFIL position and described the attack as deliberate. It said such incidents put peacekeepers at risk, but did not identify who was responsible. The force has not said whether the shots came from the Lebanese side,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 01:00 LONDON
NSW Police unveils armed response unit after Bondi Beach attack
NSW Police has begun rolling out a new Armed Response Command in Sydney, with armed officers and specialist vehicles expected to be seen in public training in the coming days. The unit was created in response to the Bondi Beach terror attack and is intended to become a visible rapid-response presence across the city. Police say the force will eventually operate around the clock, with 250 officers assigned to the command.The public training phase follows months of work behind closed doors at dedicated facilities. According to the police account, officers carrying long rifles will start appearing around Sydney as the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 21:29 LONDON
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Satellite images show attack jets at new Chinese military facility in Laos
Satellite images have shown eight light attack aircraft at a newly opened Chinese military facility at Ban Keun airport in Laos. The images also appear to show more than a dozen military vehicles lined up at the site, which opened on 29 September as a joint support and training centre. The development has drawn regional attention because it appears to give Beijing its first foothold in mainland south-east Asia.The commercial satellite images were taken a day after the announcement of the centre and show aircraft whose shape matches the Chinese-made Hongdu JL-8, a two-seat trainer that can also be used... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 16:32 LONDON
Irish Defence Forces begin rollout of new body armour for first time in 20 years
Ireland's Defence Forces has begun rolling out new body armour to its troops, in a major equipment upgrade that will reach 8,000 personnel. The new kit is being introduced for the first time in two decades and is intended to better match the demands of modern warfare. The first field deployment is due next month, when the 69th Infantry Group travels to Lebanon for what is described as the last UNIFIL mission there.The armour programme has cost around €25 million, according to the information provided, and was developed with both operational protection and comfort in mind. It is designed to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
US redirects MQ-9 Reaper drones to Colombia and Ecuador for anti-narcotics operations
The United States has redirected MQ-9 Reaper drones from Africa to Colombia and Ecuador for counter-narcotics operations, according to reporting cited in the supplied material. The deployment marks a new use of the long-range drones in South America and comes amid broader US planning on how to confront drug trafficking networks in the region. No details were given on how many drones were sent to each country.The MQ-9 Reaper is a remotely piloted aircraft that has been used in high-profile US military operations in the past, including the 2020 strike that killed Iranian commander Qassim Suleimani. The report says each... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 00:30 LONDON
UK counter-terror probe widens after seventh arrest linked to RAF Fairford
Police have arrested a 22-year-old British man on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts in connection with the investigation around RAF Fairford, extending a live counter-terrorism inquiry linked to the Gloucestershire airbase. The arrest is the seventh connected to the case, which began after activity near the base on 27 September and has remained largely unexplained. Counter Terrorism Police said the latest detention is part of an ongoing effort to examine the circumstances surrounding events close to the site.Senior national coordinator Vicki Evans said the investigation remains live and that specialist teams are pursuing multiple lines of enquiry. Earlier in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 19:59 LONDON
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Pakistan and Turkiye move to support Saudi deterrence against Houthis as pact takes effect
The defence arrangement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye has now been activated, with the three countries agreeing to move agreed forces and capabilities into Saudi Arabia. The decision was taken at an emergency meeting in Riyadh on Monday, according to a joint statement shared by Pakistan's Foreign Office. The statement said the committee had decided to begin practical implementation of collective-defence commitments and to ensure rapid deployment in line with approved arrangements and national legislation.The latest reporting adds that the pact, signed in August and sometimes referred to as the Mecca pact, is now in force for the first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 14:34 LONDON
Conservatives to unveil Britannia Shield plan for UK missile and drone defence
The Conservative Party is set to unveil a plan for a new missile and drone defence system called Britannia Shield at its conference in Birmingham. Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge is expected to outline the proposal in a speech later today. The party says the scheme would be designed to protect critical national infrastructure and military bases from airborne threats.According to the Conservatives, the plan would include new radar systems and more interceptor missiles, with a proposed investment of up to £10 billion over 10 years. The party has described the project as a British version of Israel's Iron Dome,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 09:31 LONDON
Nigeria mourns as 32 killed in military plane crash in Ondo State
President Bola Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning after a Nigerian military aircraft crashed in southern Ondo State, killing 32 people. The plane came down near a naval base in Igbokoda on Monday morning after disappearing from radio contact on a routine flight from Benin City to Lagos. Authorities said the aircraft was an ATR-42 and that smoke was seen rising from the crash site near a swampy area.Tinubu said the dead included 25 passengers and seven crew members, and he ordered flags to be flown at half-mast across the country. He also directed the Air Force to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 09:01 LONDON
Mexico seeks evidence after alleged border shooting prompts US troop deployment
Mexico has asked the United States to provide evidence after Washington said shots were fired from the Mexican side of the border at US security personnel. The dispute centres on an alleged incident near Texas, opposite the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, in late September. The claim has triggered a visible military response on both sides of the frontier and renewed friction over border security cooperation.Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in her daily news conference that her government had received a report of shots coming from the Mexican border, but that Mexico had found no evidence to support the allegation. She... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 21:33 LONDON
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Royal Navy's new attack submarine HMS Agamemnon arrives at Faslane
The Royal Navy's newest Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, HMS Agamemnon, has arrived at its home port at HM Naval Base Clyde in Faslane, Scotland. The vessel reached the River Clyde after departing Barrow last week and completing its first dive at sea during the journey north. It will now undergo sea trials and operational preparation over the coming months before joining the operational fleet.The submarine is the sixth Astute-class boat in the fleet and the latest addition to the Navy's hunter-killer force. According to the service, HMS Agamemnon is equipped with Tomahawk land-attack missiles and torpedoes, and is designed to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 23:30 LONDON
US sends third carrier strike group toward Iran as military buildup widens
The United States is sending a third aircraft carrier strike group toward waters around Iran as part of a wider military buildup in the Middle East. The USS Theodore Roosevelt left San Diego on Sunday and is heading for the region, according to the supplied reporting. A day later, the Makin Island amphibious ready group also sailed from San Diego, adding more than 2,000 Marines to the deployment.US officials said the combined movement could add about 9,000 to 10,000 personnel to the region by the end of November. The Theodore Roosevelt is accompanied by the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 13:29 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
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