Lithuania says new rotation of US troops is already on the way
Lithuania says a new rotation of United States troops is already heading to the country, in a move President Gitanas NausÄ—da described as important for deterrence and collective defence. The announcement comes as Lithuania continues to rely on allied military presence along NATO's eastern flank. Officials said the deployment is part of an ongoing rotation rather than a new permanent base.NausÄ—da said he had received confirmation that the new rotation was on its way and thanked the Trump administration for the decision. He said the US military presence in Lithuania is an indispensable part of deterrence and collective defence, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 16:33 LONDON
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European intelligence warns Russia may test NATO territory within months
European intelligence officials are reported to be warning that Russia could mount an attack on NATO territory within months, according to comments carried in the press. The warning is framed as a possible future move rather than a confirmed assault, but it has sharpened concern over the security of the alliance's eastern flank. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has also said the reported aim would be to test whether NATO's Article 5 commitment is more theoretical than practical.The reports say one intelligence source described the timeframe as "months not years", suggesting the concern is being treated as immediate rather than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 02:00 LONDON
North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea, prompting protest
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area into the East Sea on Sunday, according to South Korean and Japanese authorities. The launches came in two waves, with the first detected at about 3pm local time and the second at around 5:50pm. Japan said it lodged a stern protest over the tests, while South Korea said it was tracking the launches with the United States and Japan.South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the first missile travelled about 450 kilometres, while the second flew more than 600 kilometres. The military said the exact specifications of the second... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 23:59 LONDON
US weighs major troop reduction in Europe amid NATO tensions
The United States is reportedly considering a significant reduction in its military footprint in Europe, with one option said to involve cutting about one-third of the troops stationed there. The discussion comes as senior Pentagon commanders are expected to submit plans to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in the coming days. The reported review is linked to wider tensions over access to European airbases and burden-sharing inside NATO.According to the supplied report, the Pentagon is weighing several options as part of a NATO review announced in June. One scenario would withdraw roughly one-third of the estimated 68,000 US troops in Europe,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 08:04 LONDON
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Germany receives first F-35 fighter jet amid NATO rearmament
Germany has received its first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet, marking the start of deliveries under a 35-aircraft order placed in 2022. The aircraft was formally presented to the German government at Lockheed Martin's production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, during a ceremony attended by Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. The delivery comes as Germany accelerates military modernisation and raises defence spending alongside other European NATO members.Pistorius said the arrival of the aircraft represents the beginning of a new era for the German Air Force. He described the F-35A as the world's most advanced combat aircraft, citing its stealth features, integration... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 23:03 LONDON
Russian drones threaten Kyiv-bound officials as border incidents spread near Poland and Moldova
Russian drone activity near Ukraine's western border has intensified concerns for officials travelling to and from Kyiv, after fresh incidents were reported close to Poland and Moldova. The latest developments include a drone strike on a train locomotive near the Polish border, damage to vehicles at a petrol station nearby, and a separate drone entering Moldovan airspace. Together, the incidents underline how the war is spilling beyond the front line and into routes used by diplomats and other international visitors.According to the supplied reports, the train locomotive was hit on 13 September about 5 kilometres from the Polish border, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 21:00 LONDON
Tehran rally draws hundreds of thousands as Iran unveils new volunteer force
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in a government-organised rally in Tehran, where Iran presented a newly formed volunteer force linked to defence and emergency response preparations. Authorities said the mobilisation was part of a broader show of readiness as the country braces for the possibility of conflict. The event took place in downtown Tehran and featured participants in combat uniforms, alongside flags, weapons, drones and anti-aircraft batteries.Iranian authorities said 313,000 people joined the rally in the capital. Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps chief, Hassan Hassanzadeh, said more than 600,000 people had registered for the voluntary Janfada-ye-Iran campaign,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 19:00 LONDON
Serbia opens factory to assemble Israeli-made drones
Serbia has opened a factory to assemble advanced Israeli-made drones, in a move that adds to the country's expanding defence production capacity and its growing military ties with Israel. President Aleksandar Vucic inaugurated the facility on Thursday, according to the supplied report, and said it will supply both the Serbian Armed Forces and armed forces in other countries. The opening comes as Belgrade continues to present military investment as part of a policy of neutrality and deterrence.Vucic said the plant will employ around 100 workers and produce state-of-the-art equipment. He also said at least three more factories will be opened... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 20:35 LONDON
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UAE adviser says trust with Iran will take years to rebuild
Trust between the United Arab Emirates and Iran will take years to rebuild, according to a senior UAE presidential adviser who spoke in Dubai on Thursday. Dr Anwar Gargash said the two countries must continue to maintain relations because they are neighbours, but he drew a clear distinction between keeping channels open and restoring confidence. His remarks came against the backdrop of attacks on Gulf states and wider regional security tensions.Gargash made the comments at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai. He said the UAE was managing the current crisis while also assessing the future of its relationship with Tehran.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 17:00 LONDON
NATO drone incident over Lithuania as Baltic tensions deepen
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight, in an incident that Lithuanian officials said was the first time such a device had been brought down over the country. The drone fell near the village of Pratkunai in central Lithuania, close to the Kaunas Reservoir and about 100 kilometres west of the capital, Vilnius. The episode came as Denmark separately accused a Russian frigate of firing flares at a Danish military helicopter monitoring the vessel in the Baltic Sea.Lithuania's national crisis management centre said the drone crossed into the country from Belarus on Tuesday. Defence Minister... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 21:59 LONDON
US confirms weapon deployed in Earth's orbit, raising space arms race concerns
The United States has confirmed that it has deployed a space weapon in Earth's orbit, marking the first time it has acknowledged such an offensive capability. The disclosure has prompted warnings from Russia and China that the move could accelerate an arms race in space. The development adds a new layer to an already intensifying competition over military and strategic capabilities beyond Earth.According to the supplied report, US officials did not disclose how the weapon operates. That lack of detail leaves key questions unanswered about its purpose, range and intended use. The confirmation itself is significant because it is the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 20:32 LONDON
Russia threatens Warsaw with destruction if Poland joins war, amid sharp NATO rhetoric
A senior Kremlin aide has threatened that Warsaw would be destroyed if Poland entered military action against Russia, in a fresh escalation of rhetoric between Moscow and NATO states. Nikolai Patrushev, a close aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Russia would use its entire arsenal of forces and means if Poland joined a conflict against Russia. He said Warsaw would "cease to exist within two or three days".The comments were made in an interview with a Russian newspaper and came after Poland's foreign minister, Radosław Sikorski, said NATO could "quite quickly" defeat Russia if Moscow attacked the alliance. Sikorski... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 20:29 LONDON
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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
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
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
