Ethiopia fighting spreads across Tigray, Amhara and Afar amid regional accusations
Fighting in northern Ethiopia has widened across Tigray, Amhara and Afar, with government-aligned forces saying they captured the strategic town of Alamata on 28 September. Tigrayan forces have also pushed into Afar, according to the supplied report, while clashes continue on several fronts rather than a single battlefield. The latest developments point to a conflict that is no longer confined to one region.Telecommunications have been cut across much of Tigray and commercial flights have been suspended, disrupting movement, family contact and humanitarian operations. The report says the town of Alamata is a supply hub for troops, fuel and food near... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 08:59 LONDON
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Trump threatens Iran over flydubai attack link as UAE probe widens
US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran would be hit very hard if it is found to be linked to the attack on a flydubai flight to Israel. He made the comments as investigators in the United Arab Emirates continued to examine whether the incident involved terrorism, after passengers helped stop the aircraft from crashing and it made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The flight later carried its mostly Israeli passengers on to Israel.Trump told reporters at the White House that, based on what he was hearing, the answer to whether Iran was involved was yes, while stressing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 07:59 LONDON
Iran urges Iraq to lift flight restrictions amid US sanctions pressure
Iran has called on Iraq to remove remaining flight restrictions affecting travel between the two countries, saying the curbs are linked to US sanctions and are disrupting air transport. The appeal came after services partially resumed at Najaf airport earlier in the week, while flights remained suspended at Baghdad, Erbil and Sulaimaniyah airports. The dispute has affected passenger movement, including pilgrim travel between Shia-majority areas in both countries.In a statement on Thursday, Iran's Foreign Ministry described Washington's sanctions enforcement as illegal and inhumane, and said the restrictions were being imposed through extraterritorial pressure on aviation and trade. It urged Baghdad... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 06:00 LONDON
FlyDubai flight bound for Israel plunges after in-flight stabbing, landing safely in Saudi Arabia
A FlyDubai aircraft carrying 174 people was forced into an emergency situation after the copilot allegedly stabbed the pilot while the plane was flying near Israel. The aircraft, which had departed Dubai and was heading to Tel Aviv, reportedly dropped about 4,300 metres in 30 seconds before the situation was brought under control. It later landed safely in Saudi Arabia.According to the supplied material, the attack took place when the plane was already close to Israel and flying over Jordan. Israeli authorities said the copilot tried to take control of the aircraft and intended to bring it down, while the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 19:32 LONDON
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Blasts heard in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia conflict widens northward
Three diplomatic sources said explosions were heard overnight in Addis Ababa, after the capital had already imposed a ban on drone flying in the city and surrounding areas. A source linked to the Ethiopian Peoples' Forces Alliance for Survival said the coalition carried out several drone strikes in the capital, including some aimed near military headquarters. There has been no independent confirmation of the cause of the blasts, and officials have not publicly confirmed any damage or casualties.The reported strikes come as fighting in northern Ethiopia continues to intensify, with government forces said to be advancing toward Mekelle, the regional... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
Iranians stock up on food and medicine as fears grow over US embargo and renewed fighting
People in Tehran are stocking up on food and medicine as fears rise that tighter US pressure on Iran could disrupt imports and trigger shortages. Shoppers in the capital have been watching shelves closely as anxiety grows over the prospect of renewed fighting and further restrictions on trade. The concern comes as the war enters its eighth month and diplomatic prospects appear to be fading.The reported pressure includes a US naval blockade, a move toward stricter sanctions and a ban on Iranian airlines worldwide. The United States is also pressing other countries to cut trade ties with Iran, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 14:30 LONDON
Iranian airliner seized at Istanbul Airport over debt claim, stranding passengers
A Caspian Airlines Boeing 737 was seized at Istanbul Airport on Monday after court-ordered enforcement officers acted on a debt claim of about €3 million. The aircraft, registered EP-KPB, was already preparing for departure to Iran when the seizure order was served. Passengers and cabin crew were removed from the plane and taken back to the terminal.According to the supplied report, lawyers and bailiffs representing the creditor, aviation representation and supervision company ACM Temsil Gözetim, carried out the enforcement action at the airport. The seizure took place before take-off, leaving the flight grounded and disrupting travel for those on board.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
Iran protests US aviation sanctions as Najaf-Iran flights resume
Iran has filed a formal complaint with the International Civil Aviation Organization over US aviation sanctions, while Iraqi Airways has resumed commercial flights between Najaf and Iranian airports. The developments came on Monday after Najaf and three other Iraqi airports temporarily suspended flights because of fears that aviation services linked to Tehran could trigger secondary sanctions. The resumption restores at least one regional route that had been disrupted by the sanctions pressure.According to Iran's civil aviation authorities, the complaint was lodged earlier in the day and coordinated with the foreign ministry. The head of Iran's Civil Aviation Organisation, Abuzar Shiroudi,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
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Powerful nor'easter floods US Northeast as outages rise and storm lingers
The nor'easter continued to flood low-lying areas in New Jersey and New York City on Sunday, while strong winds and heavy rain left tens of thousands of homes without power across the Northeast. Tidal surges swamped coastal neighbourhoods in New Jersey, and streets in Howard Beach in Queens were inundated as the slow-moving storm pressed on into a second day. The weather system was expected to linger through Sunday, with impacts extending into New England.Officials and weather forecasters said the storm had already produced more than 10cm, or 4 inches, of rain in some parts of New Jersey since Friday.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 00:29 LONDON
Russian Aeroflot plane remains stranded at Geneva airport after sanctions ban flights
A Russian passenger plane has remained parked at Geneva airport since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine, after sanctions prevented it from leaving Switzerland. The Aeroflot Airbus A321, registered VP-BOE and named after Russian soprano Galina Vishnevskaya, landed in Geneva on 27 February 2022. It has stayed there ever since, becoming one of the more visible examples of how aviation sanctions have affected Russian carriers.The aircraft was due to return to Russia, but the following day Switzerland joined European countries in banning Russian aircraft from landing or taking off from its airports. That decision left the plane stranded... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 15:32 LONDON
