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Jordanian strikes in southern Syria spark civilian anger and conflicting accounts

Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria have triggered public anger after images circulated of a grandmother and her three grandchildren who were killed in the attacks. The strikes hit areas in Deraa and Suwayda on Monday evening, according to the supporting material, and have become the focus of a dispute between Amman and Damascus over what was targeted and who was killed. Jordan says its air force struck sites linked to ISIS fighters, while anger in Syria has centred on civilian deaths and demands for accountability.Jordan said the operation killed more than 20 ISIS fighters in what it described as retaliatory... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 15:00 LONDON

NATO allies fear delay in US Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine amid midterm pressure

NATO allies are increasingly pessimistic that Ukraine will receive additional US-made Patriot interceptor missiles before next week's US midterm elections. The concern centres on whether the systems will be approved and released in time, or whether the decision will be pushed back. The uncertainty comes as Ukraine says its air defences are under severe strain from repeated Russian attacks.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the country is still waiting for approval from US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for more interceptors. NATO sources described the situation as unpredictable, saying allies do not know whether the missiles will be released or when... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 14:04 LONDON

Russian drone strike hits Dnipro railway station as death toll rises to 14

Ukrainian officials now say at least 14 people were killed when a Russian drone struck a crowded platform at Dnipro railway station on Thursday, revising an earlier toll of 13. The attack hit a location where a commuter train and a passenger train were standing, turning a major transport hub into the scene of a civilian mass-casualty incident. Images released by emergency services showed rescuers helping victims to safety and two burnt-out passenger trains with shattered windows.By early afternoon, Dnipropetrovsk regional governor Oleksandr Ganzha said 14 people had died and 14 others had been wounded. He said six of the... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 14:01 LONDON

US Vice President Vance contacts Iran security chief as talks and strike risk remain in focus

US Vice President JD Vance has reportedly contacted Iran's security chief in an effort to restart peace negotiations and reduce the risk of another US attack on Iran. The outreach comes as Washington is said to be warning regional partners to prepare for the possibility of a short, intense military campaign in the coming weeks. The reported contact adds a new diplomatic layer to an already volatile standoff between the two countries.According to the reports, Vance sent a letter to Mohsen Rezaei, who heads Iran's Supreme National Security Council, and did so at the direction of President Donald Trump. The... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON

South Korean prosecutors seek death penalty in Yoon martial law appeal

South Korean prosecutors have renewed their demand for the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk-yeol during an appeal hearing in Seoul over his martial law and insurrection case. The request was made at the Seoul High Court on Thursday as Yoon appeals a life sentence handed down in February. Prosecutors said his actions threatened South Korea's democracy and argued there was no reason to hesitate over the harshest punishment available under law.The case stems from Yoon's failed attempt to impose military rule on December 3, 2024. According to the court findings cited by prosecutors, he deployed soldiers and police... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 13:35 LONDON

Heavy fighting escalates near Taiz as UN urges humanitarian access in Yemen

Fighting has intensified on several fronts south of Taiz in southwestern Yemen, with reports of clashes around strategic areas near the city and airstrikes on the nearby port city of Mocha. The latest escalation comes as the United Nations says more than 281,000 people have been displaced across Yemen since the beginning of August. The violence is unfolding in one of the country's most contested areas, where front lines have shifted repeatedly during the wider war.Media aligned with government forces said hostilities increased on the Al-Aqroudh and Al-Masrakh fronts, as well as in Al-Rahn village in the Sabir al-Mawadim district.... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 13:33 LONDON

China Communist Party central committee holds fifth plenary session in Beijing

The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China convened its fifth plenary session in Beijing from October 26 to 29, 2026. The meeting was adopted on October 29, 2026. The source says 162 members and 117 alternate members of the Central Committee attended. Members of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and leading officials from relevant departments attended in a non-voting capacity. Some primary-level colleagues and a number of experts and scholars serving as delegates to the 20th National Party Congress also attended in a non-voting capacity. The Political Bureau of the Central Committee presided over the session.... [Continue Reading]

Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 13:00 LONDON

Hebron lockdown enters seventh day amid raids, displacement and settler attacks

Israeli forces continued their military lockdown of Hebron for a seventh consecutive day on Thursday, as raids, home demolitions and movement restrictions remained in place across the occupied West Bank city. The siege has closed all entrances and exits, sharply limiting residents' ability to move and to reach essential services. The operation has also been accompanied by reported settler attacks on Palestinians and journalists in and around the city.According to the supplied reports, two Palestinians were injured and seven detained on Thursday, while settlers attacked Palestinians and their vehicles in the Ras al-Joura area near Hebron's northern entrance. More than... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 13:00 LONDON

Noontime News Recap: Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as North Korea fires missiles

At least 13 people were killed when a Russian drone struck a platform at Dnipro railway station in central eastern Ukraine, in one of the deadliest attacks of the latest round of fighting. Ukrainian authorities said the strike hit civilians at the station and came as the war continued to intensify. 🔗Ukraine and Russia also exchanged drone attacks overnight, with strikes reported in Moscow and in Dnipro, underscoring the continuing escalation even as preparations for peace talks were under way. The latest violence came alongside a separate Russian test launch of a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Recap | 29 Oct 2026 12:36 LONDON

Record Communist Party expulsions as China's fifth plenum ends in Beijing

China's ruling Communist Party has expelled a record 33 members as its fifth plenum concluded in Beijing, in a gathering marked by unusually low attendance and a renewed emphasis on discipline. The four-day closed-door meeting ended on Thursday at a hotel in the capital, with party discipline taking centre stage over the economic reform themes that have dominated some previous plenums. The meeting was attended by 279 Central Committee members, the lowest number seen in Xi Jinping's 14 years in power.A communique issued at the end of the plenum said 16 of those expelled were from the military. The statement... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 12:34 LONDON

Pentagon says US war on Iran has cost taxpayers at least $47.1bn

The Pentagon has told lawmakers that the US war on Iran has cost American taxpayers at least $47.1bn so far. The estimate was disclosed days before the November 3 midterm elections, adding a new political and economic dimension to the conflict. It covers spending through October 16 and includes both operational costs and projected replacement costs for munitions used in the war.According to the figures shared with Congress, the Pentagon's estimate includes a projected $29bn needed to replace expended munitions such as bombs, bullets and other military hardware. The breakdown also shows that since the war began on February 28,... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 12:02 LONDON

Israel election deadlock deepens as Netanyahu bloc leads but still falls short

With 93% of ballots counted, Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc remains ahead in Israel's general election but is still short of the 61 seats needed for a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. The latest partial results put Netanyahu's Likud party and its far-right and ultra-Orthodox allies on 53 seats, while the bloc led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot is on 48. The count is still incomplete, and the final balance could yet shift as absentee ballots are added.Officials began counting as many as 480,000 absentee ballots on Thursday, including votes from soldiers, diplomats and hospital patients who could not reach polling... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 11:29 LONDON

Ethiopia says it has received 12 Russian Su-35 jets and plans S-400 purchase amid regional tensions

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia has received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets and plans to acquire four S-400 air-defence systems, describing the deal as a milestone for the country's military capacity. He made the remarks while attending the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, where he said the aircraft had arrived ahead of schedule under an agreement reached several years ago. The announcement comes as fighting intensifies in the northern Tigray region and tensions with Eritrea remain elevated.Abiy said the new equipment was needed to protect Ethiopia from external threats and argued that the country must strengthen its deterrence to remain... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON

US dismisses top Army strategist amid signs of possible Iran strike review

The United States has dismissed Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Army's top strategist, according to a report citing unnamed Defense Department sources.Sylvia had served as the commander for strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Staff, a role that places him close to high-level military planning. The reported removal comes as the Trump administration is said to be weighing whether to resume strikes against Iran. The report said no official explanation has been given for Sylvia's departure and no replacement has been announced.It also said the Pentagon was contacted for comment. The timing has drawn attention because the move comes... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON

Russia-Ukraine exchange of drone strikes as deadly hit on Dnipro comes amid peace talks preparations

Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone strikes overnight on Thursday, with the latest attacks hitting Moscow and the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. According to the supplied reports, at least 13 people were killed in Dnipro after a train was struck. In Moscow, the city's mayor said 613 drones were launched toward the capital and its surroundings between 8:30 pm and 7 am, although most were intercepted by air defences.The reported strikes came as the Kremlin said delegations from 48 countries were in Moscow for the third Russia-Africa summit. The timing also matters because both sides are preparing to resume peace negotiations... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:59 LONDON

US midterms enter final week as Obama and Trump trade attacks in Georgia and Ohio

Former US President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump held rival campaign rallies in Georgia and Ohio on Wednesday, sharpening the final-day messaging in the run-up to the US midterm elections. The two men used their appearances to attack each other's records and frame the vote as a choice over the economy, trade and foreign policy. Their rallies came just five days before the midterms, adding to an already intense closing stretch of campaigning.At a rally in Atlanta, Georgia, Obama criticised Trump over the war in Iran, saying the current president had made a series of bad decisions and started... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:40 LONDON

Putin says Russia is building its own Starlink rival as satellite internet race grows

President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is developing its own satellite internet system as an alternative to Starlink, while praising Elon Musk as a "genius" for putting thousands of satellites into orbit. He made the remarks at an exhibition in Moscow on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa summit. Putin said Russia was proud to have started work on its own system and stressed that orbital coordination with American partners matters.Putin said Musk had more than 5,000 satellites in orbit, and added that Russia was in close contact with American partners, including Musk, so the two sides would not get in... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:38 LONDON

Report says North Korean workers are being brokered into Russia under forced-labour conditions

The latest report says a Russian broker network is using student visas to bring North Korean workers into Russia and place them in forced-labour conditions. It alleges the arrangement is designed to bypass labour law and United Nations sanctions, while also helping fund Pyongyang's ballistic missile programme. The investigation names Moscow-based businessman Vladimir Sokolov and his labour-brokering platform KNDR.su as central to the network.According to the report, Sokolov's operations director, Ruslan Zhukov, told investigators posing as prospective employers that North Korean workers were enrolled in colleges they did not attend in order to avoid labour law. The report says the... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:36 LONDON

Israel election aftermath: Ben Gvir calls for arrests as Arab parties gain leverage

Israel's far-right national security minister has called for the arrest of leaders of Arab parties after their strong showing in this week's election, escalating a dispute already centred on unproven claims of foreign funding. Itamar Ben Gvir said the domestic security service should order the arrests of the heads of Arab parties suspected of involvement in Qatari money. The allegation has not been substantiated, and it comes as final election results are still being completed.The latest count is still pending because about 500,000 absentee ballots are being tallied from military personnel, diplomats, prisoners and hospital patients, among others. Local media... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:34 LONDON

Russia tests submarine-launched Bulava missile amid tensions with Europe

Russia said this week that it test-fired a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine in the Sea of Okhotsk. The launch was carried out from the submerged submarine Generalissimo Suvorov, according to the Russian defence ministry. The missile then travelled about 8,300 km before landing in a test area in the Arkhangelsk region in north-western Russia.The ministry said the launch took place on Wednesday, 28 October, and described it as a test of the RSM-56 Bulava system. It did not say whether the missile carried a nuclear warhead, although that would be unusual in a test of this... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:32 LONDON

North Korea fires missiles amid rising tensions over DMZ landmine dispute

North Korea fired about 10 short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Thursday, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. The launches were detected around 12:30pm local time from the Wonsan area and were directed into the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea. Japan's Defence Ministry separately said the launch may have fallen outside its Exclusive Economic Zone.The missile firing comes as tensions rise over a landmine blast in the Demilitarized Zone that injured three South Korean soldiers on September 21. A joint South Korea-United Nations investigation earlier this month concluded that North Korea had... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON

Breakfast News Recap: Madrid train crash kills 68 as Israel deadlock, Russia tensions and Europe fears mount

At least 68 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after two high speed trains collided south of Madrid, with investigators now trying to establish what caused one of Spain's deadliest rail disasters in years. 🔗In Israel, the election aftermath remains unresolved, with Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc falling short of a governing majority and the count leaving the country in political limbo after its first vote since the October 7 attacks. Arab parties made historic gains, while fraud claims and accusations of exclusion from coalition talks added to the uncertainty. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Across the Middle East, Iran... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Recap | 29 Oct 2026 08:46 LONDON

Russia-Africa summit draws leaders as analysts say economic incentives remain limited

African leaders are gathering in Moscow for the latest Russia-Africa Summit, with the Kremlin expecting delegations from 48 countries, including 22 heads of state. The meeting comes as Russia seeks to deepen its influence across the continent while offering fewer economic commitments than some of its rivals. The article's central argument is that political incentives, rather than trade or investment, are doing most of the work in drawing governments to the summit.The summit follows earlier gatherings in Sochi in 2019 and St Petersburg in 2023. According to the supplied material, 43 African heads of state or government attended the first... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 08:35 LONDON

How to stop the US-Israel war on Iran, as fighting remains in a lull

A commentary published on Thursday argues that the war launched by Israel and the United States against Iran on 28 February is not over, but in a temporary lull. It says major combat has paused, while diplomacy has stalled and both sides are preparing for another round. The piece frames the conflict as a wider struggle over regional power, rather than a short-lived exchange of strikes.The article says the immediate situation is defined by a pause in fighting rather than a settlement. It argues that neither side wants peace and that the current calm should not be mistaken for an... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 08:32 LONDON

EU prepares new tool to cut strategic dependence on China

The European Commission is due to present a new instrument in early December aimed at pushing companies to diversify suppliers and reduce strategic dependencies on a single country. The proposal is expected to be unveiled a week before a meeting of European Union leaders. While China is not named in the draft description, the measure is clearly intended to address vulnerabilities linked to Beijing.The plan follows a year in which supply-chain pressure exposed how dependent some European industries remain on Chinese inputs. According to the supporting material, Beijing blocked exports of rare earths in 2025 during a trade dispute with... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 07:02 LONDON

Turkey renews maritime deal push with Egypt amid Eastern Mediterranean dispute

Turkey has renewed its offer to sign a maritime boundary agreement with Egypt, in a move that comes days after Libya's eastern parliament approved a disputed 2019 Turkey-Libya maritime deal. The latest development adds a new layer to long-running disagreements over sea boundaries and jurisdiction in the Eastern Mediterranean. It also highlights how Ankara's recent diplomatic gains in Libya are intersecting with its efforts to manage relations with Cairo.Turkey's Ministry of National Defence made the renewed offer on Wednesday, according to the supplied material. Ankara said Egypt could gain more than 15,000 square kilometres of maritime jurisdiction under a deal... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 06:03 LONDON

Iran warns of market fallout from any new Israeli attack amid Strait of Hormuz talks

Iran has warned that any new Israeli-led attack would have a devastating impact on international markets, as votes were being counted in an Israeli election that could shape the next phase of the regional war. The warning came as Tehran said it was discussing a seven-day plan with mediators to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is one of the world's most important energy routes and has been at the centre of the wider confrontation.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on X that the risk of economic damage from any Israeli military... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 22:59 LONDON

Australian military report says SAS officers knew of unlawful 'throwdowns' in Afghanistan

A newly released Australian Defence Force inspector-general report says some SAS officers knew soldiers under their command were planting weapons on dead Afghan civilians to make them appear to be combatants. The report says the practice, described as "throwdowns," was not stopped despite officers having actual knowledge of misconduct in theatre. It adds a new layer to long-running scrutiny of Australian special forces conduct in Afghanistan.The executive summary of the 2021 investigation was posted online this week. It examines the cultural context of the special operations command and describes a "breakdown of command" and erosion of military discipline during operations... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 22:30 LONDON

Trump says U.S. will receive 1 million barrels of Venezuelan oil after military operation

President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "It was just determined that the Dumocrats in Alaska, despite their sworn statements to the contrary, put a man named Dan Sullivan on the Ballot in order to confuse the Public with respect to Highly Esteemed Senator Dan Sullivan. This is Voter Fraud at the Highest Level, and the Dumocrat Candidate, who was involved in the scheme, Mary Peltola, should be removed from the Ballot and prosecuted, So should the FAKE Dan Sullivan. This behavior in our Elections cannot be allowed to continue. Thank you for... [Continue Reading]

Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 21:30 LONDON

Australia partly releases secret inquiry into SAS culture and command failures in Afghanistan

Australia has partly released the findings of a long-secret military inquiry into the culture and command structure of its Special Air Service regiment during the war in Afghanistan. The executive summary says deep systemic problems inside the SAS, together with failures higher up the chain of command, helped create conditions in which alleged war crimes could occur. The report was completed years ago but has only now been made public in summary form.The inquiry found what it described as an "abandonment of curiosity" within the Australian Defence Force leadership and an "inversion of authority" inside SAS units. It said the... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 21:30 LONDON

Israel election leaves no clear path to government amid coalition deadlock

Israel's first election since the October 7 attacks has produced no clear winner, leaving the country facing another period of coalition bargaining. Provisional results indicate that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alliance of right and far-right parties is short of a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. The main opposition bloc, led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, also does not have enough seats to govern alone.The vote was marked by record turnout and is being described as one of the most consequential elections in years. Parties representing Palestinian citizens of Israel made unprecedented gains, adding another layer of complexity to the... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 20:29 LONDON

Day News Recap: Ebola crisis deepens as Israel deadlock, Ukraine fighting and market swings dominate

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has passed 10,000 confirmed cases, with health officials warning the crisis is worsening after attacks on health workers and a separate African public health warning that the virus could spread beyond the continent, including to the UK. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israel’s election has again produced a hung parliament, with partial results and exit polls leaving Benjamin Netanyahu short of a majority and Arab parties potentially holding the balance of power. Netanyahu has accused unnamed opponents of trying to steal the vote, while senior figures on the right have sharpened their rhetoric... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Recap | 28 Oct 2026 18:31 LONDON

Sudan war and inflation leave families struggling to survive in Khartoum

Families in Sudan's capital are struggling to keep up with sharply rising food prices and falling incomes as the country's war grinds on. In Khartoum, residents described daily routines shaped by uncertainty, debt and skipped meals as they try to feed children and cover basic costs. The pressure is especially severe for households with relatives on the front lines or without stable work.One woman, Rasha Abdelaziz Musa, said she works seven hours a day selling tea and still cannot be sure she can feed her four children by the end of the day. Her husband, a member of the Sudanese... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 18:05 LONDON

UK orders departments to cut capital budgets to help fill defence funding gap

The UK government has told every department to find 1% cuts in their capital budgets to help cover a £4.7bn shortfall in the Defence Investment Plan. The move adds fresh pressure on ministers to explain how they will meet higher defence-spending targets in the years ahead. It also comes after earlier reductions were already made this year to help fund the first stage of the plan.The funding gap sits within a wider programme that has an overall price tag of £15bn, of which £10.3bn was already covered through earlier budget changes. Capital budgets are used for long-term investment rather than... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 17:59 LONDON

Kremlin says Europeans will be excluded from next Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi

The Kremlin has said European countries will not be included in the next round of talks on Ukraine planned for Abu Dhabi. The comments come as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv wants Europe involved in the process and that trilateral talks with Russia and the United States are expected between November 6 and November 10 in the United Arab Emirates. The competing accounts underline continuing disagreement over who should take part in efforts to shape the next phase of diplomacy.According to a Kremlin foreign policy aide, the issue of European participation was not discussed during a 90-minute phone call... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 17:00 LONDON

Dozens injured after high-speed train collision near Toledo in Spain

A high-speed train collision near Toledo in central Spain has left dozens of people injured and sent emergency crews searching through mangled wreckage. The crash happened shortly before 9am on the Madrid-Seville line, between Mora, Orgaz and Urda. Two carriages were knocked off the tracks after a Renfe AVE train struck the rear of a stopped Iryo train.Regional officials said 58 people required hospital treatment, with about 50 described as seriously injured. The Renfe train was carrying 397 passengers, while the Iryo service had 147 people on board, including a baby. The stopped train had reportedly halted after a signal... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 16:36 LONDON

Israel election remains undecided as Arab parties emerge as potential kingmakers

Uncertainty remained over Israel's election on Wednesday as vote counting continued and neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing, religious bloc nor the centrist bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot appeared on course for a majority in the Knesset. The result leaves the country facing another period of coalition bargaining, with no clear winner yet able to claim the 61 seats needed to govern. A surprise rise in support for Arab parties has added a new variable to the final arithmetic.With more than 85% of votes counted, Netanyahu and his allies were hovering around 53 seats, while Eisenkot's "Change" bloc was just... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 16:32 LONDON

Gulf states intensify diplomacy with Iran amid push for regional security pact

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman have stepped up diplomacy with Iran in an effort to reduce regional tensions and explore a possible security framework or non-aggression pact. The latest contacts took place in Tehran on Monday, alongside separate remarks by Oman's foreign minister in Cambridge calling for a regional arrangement that would reduce reliance on the United States as the main security guarantor. The talks come amid fears of renewed conflict and further attacks linked to Iran-backed Houthi fighters in Yemen.The Tehran meeting included Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud, according to the supplied material, and also... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 15:29 LONDON

Houthi missile lands inside Aden airport perimeter amid renewed Yemen violence

A Houthi missile landed inside the perimeter of Aden airport on Wednesday, after the group issued a warning telling people to evacuate the area. The airport is in government-held Aden, one of the main centres of authority opposed to the Houthis in Yemen. Local residents reported hearing explosions in the city before the warning was issued.A local police source said the strike happened while a Saudi military aircraft was at the airport, but the plane was not hit and took off shortly afterwards. The same source spoke on condition of anonymity because of security concerns. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 13:00 LONDON

Brooklyn jury convicts U.S. woman of receiving ISIS military training in Syria

A federal jury in Brooklyn has convicted Halima Salman, 27, a U.S. citizen and former resident of Brooklyn, of receiving military-type training from the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) in Syria. Salman was identified in court records as also using the name "Umm Khattab al-Muhajir." The verdict was returned today in Brooklyn after a two-week trial. The source gives no additional details on the training, the timing in Syria, or any related charges beyond the jury finding that Salman received military-type training from ISIS, a designated foreign terrorist organization. No sentence or further court action is stated in... [Continue Reading]

Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 12:33 LONDON

Ireland and UK set new protocol to report subsea cable incidents after joint exercise

Ireland and the United Kingdom have put in place a new protocol for reporting subsea cable incidents, following a joint tabletop exercise that tested how both countries would respond to cable disruption. The move was confirmed by Ireland's Minister for Defence, Helen McEntee, at a maritime security conference in Dublin. It comes amid growing concern about the vulnerability of undersea infrastructure in the North Atlantic and Irish waters.McEntee said the two countries had recently tested their response through an exercise called Eastern Pearl. She told delegates that subsea cables crossing Irish waters carry a significant share of global internet traffic,... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 12:03 LONDON

Israel faces coalition deadlock as Netanyahu stages comeback after inconclusive election

Israel is facing a hung parliament after an inconclusive parliamentary election, leaving three broad paths for the next government: a unity coalition, a minority administration or a fresh vote. The deadlock comes as Benjamin Netanyahu is described as staging an extraordinary political comeback despite losing his majority. If no rival bloc can assemble enough support, he could remain in office as caretaker prime minister.Former government spokesman Eylon Levy said the outcome would require one side to abandon key coalition promises. He said Netanyahu's recovery was remarkable given the security failures surrounding the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023, the war... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON

Breakfast News Recap: Israel deadlock deepens as Ebola toll tops 10,000 and UK Budget looms

Israel is heading for another hung parliament, with exit polls and early counts showing no clear winner and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc short of the 61 seats needed for a majority. Arab parties could again hold the balance of power, while Netanyahu has accused unnamed opponents of trying to steal the vote. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗In eastern Ukraine, fighting intensified around Kharkiv and Kupiansk, where Ukrainian forces said they used underground gas pipelines to move behind Russian positions in an unusual assault. Separately, a Russian jet powered drone struck Kharkiv's Osnovianskyi district, causing a major fire in residential... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Recap | 28 Oct 2026 08:46 LONDON

Russian drone strike sparks major fire in Kharkiv's Osnovianskyi district

A Russian jet-powered drone struck Kharkiv's Osnovianskyi district late on Tuesday, setting off a major fire that spread through residential and industrial buildings. The attack injured five people, including a four-year-old boy, and caused damage across a wide area of the neighbourhood. Emergency crews worked through the night to contain the blaze and help residents to safety.Ukraine's State Emergency Service said the fire covered about 2,500 square metres. It engulfed an apartment block, private homes, outbuildings and three industrial premises, while nearby tower blocks, garages and cars were also damaged. Three of the five injured were taken to hospital, according... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 08:00 LONDON

Israel election deadlock deepens as Arab parties could hold balance of power

Exit polls and updated projections in Israel have kept the country on course for another hung parliament, with no clear winner emerging from the first election since the October 7 attacks. The latest figures show Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc and the alliance led by Gadi Eisenkot still short of the 61 seats needed to govern in the 120-member Knesset. Arab parties may again prove pivotal if coalition talks begin after the count is completed.According to one broadcaster's latest projection, Netanyahu's bloc is on 52 seats and Eisenkot's bloc on 49, while another has the two camps tied at 51 each. Likud... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 07:29 LONDON

India's ties with Trump sour ahead of US midterms

Seven years after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly backed Donald Trump at a mass rally in Houston, analysts say New Delhi's relationship with Washington has shifted sharply. The change comes as Trump faces difficult midterm elections that could weaken his hold on Congress and complicate his legislative agenda. Indian officials have also become more direct in their criticism of his administration in recent weeks, according to the supplied report.The earlier moment of support was highly visible. In 2019, Modi stood beside Trump in a stadium packed with more than 50,000 Indian Americans and praised him as warm, friendly, accessible,... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 06:32 LONDON

Ukraine says underground pipeline assault near Kupiansk hit Russian forces

Ukrainian forces have carried out an unusual assault near Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, using underground gas pipelines to move behind Russian positions. The operation, described by Ukrainian officials as Operation Veles, combined movement through the pipeline network with attacks above ground and drone strikes. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the mission had already produced significant results on the battlefield.According to the supplied report, Ukrainian troops travelled more than 15 kilometres through underground pipelines beneath the front line. Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that more than 100 Russian troops had been eliminated and more than 30 captured. He made the comments after... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 06:00 LONDON

Syria and Jordan reopen Nassib border crossing amid probe into deadly airstrikes

Syria is reopening the Nassib border crossing with Jordan on Wednesday morning after a brief closure triggered by Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria. The two governments have also agreed to investigate the strikes and set up a security committee to share intelligence and assess the aftermath. Regular passenger and commercial traffic is due to resume, according to the Syrian state news agency.The latest confirmed toll from the strikes is at least seven dead in Deraa and Suwayda, including five members of the same family, three of them children. Syria's Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management said its teams responded at... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON

US says five killed in eastern Pacific strike on alleged drug boat as campaign widens

The US military said it carried out a lethal strike on an alleged drug trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing five people. US Southern Command said the operation took place on October 27 and was directed by Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere. The strike was described as targeting a go-fast vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes.In its statement, the command said confirmed intelligence showed the vessel was actively involved in narco-trafficking. It said the five people killed were "narco-terrorists," language the administration has used in previous announcements about similar operations. The latest strike appears to bring the reported death... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 21:29 LONDON

Brooklyn jury convicts U.S. woman of receiving ISIS military training in Syria

A federal jury in Brooklyn has convicted Halima Salman, 27, a U.S. citizen and former resident of Brooklyn, of receiving military-type training from the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) in Syria. Salman is also known by the name Umm Khattab al-Muhajir. The jury returned its verdict after a two-week trial. The source states that ISIS is a designated foreign terrorist organization. No further details on the training, the circumstances in Syria, or any additional charges or penalties were provided in the source text. #HalimaSalman #UmmKhattabalMuhajir #ISIS Source: US DOJ Press Releases [Continue Reading]

Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 20:32 LONDON

Nordic leaders hold rare 90-minute call with Putin on Ukraine war amid Abu Dhabi talks

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre have held a rare 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine. The conversation was followed by a separate call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to the Nordic leaders. The exchange comes as preparations continue for planned Russia-Ukraine-US talks in Abu Dhabi next month.The leaders said the call was intended to press Putin to end the war and to encourage direct negotiations. Stubb described the discussion as frank and substantive, while Støre said they stressed the importance of de-escalation. The move breaks with... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 20:02 LONDON

Israel heads to polls in high-stakes election challenge to Netanyahu

Polls are closing in Israel in an election widely framed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership and his handling of Hamas's October 7 attacks. The vote has unfolded against the backdrop of a fragmented party system, with multiple parties competing for support and the outcome expected to shape the next government. Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli military chief, has emerged as Netanyahu's main challenger through the newly established Yashar opposition party.Polling indicated that Netanyahu could face a stiff challenge to remain in power, although the final result was still being determined as voting ended. The campaign has... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 20:00 LONDON

Netanyahu alleges election fraud as Israel votes in high-turnout contest

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused unnamed opponents of trying to steal the country's election as voting took place in a highly polarised national contest. The vote is Israel's first since the Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023 and comes after years of regional war and political strain. Security and the conduct of the election have dominated the campaign.By the afternoon, turnout had reached 44.9%, the highest level recorded since 1973, according to the election commission. Polls have pointed to a close race between Netanyahu and his main challenger, centrist former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. Voting stations were due... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON

Day News Recap: Ukraine under fresh strikes as Gaza inquiry deepens pressure on Israel

Russia launched renewed overnight strikes on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine, hitting the South Bridge in the capital and causing fresh damage to transport infrastructure, while separate attacks in the Voronezh region killed three people and disrupted rail traffic. Kyiv was also hit by two waves of ballistic missile fire, leaving one woman dead and 14 people injured. 🔗 🔗 🔗Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv has been waiting for almost a month for US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to approve interceptor missiles for Patriot systems, as Ukraine also reported better interception rates against Russia’s jet powered drones but warned that... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Recap | 27 Oct 2026 18:33 LONDON

Trump says he will ban the term AI in official documents, push to use "SI" instead

President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "When will The Wall Street Journal start calling Artificial Intelligence (AI), a very bad and inaccurate name, SI (Super Intelligence), the name which virtually everyone else is using, or soon will be. In short order, we will be officially BANNING the term, "AI/Artificial Intelligence, " in all relevant documents, and everything else, due to its inaccuracy. Thank you for your attention to this matter." - "The Freedom Caucus Fund just did a Great Ad, One of the best out there, talking about PRESIDENT DONALD J. Thank... [Continue Reading]

Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 16:30 LONDON

UK charges two men over RAF Fairford incident as investigation continues

British prosecutors have charged two men under the National Security Act following an incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, a military air base used by the United States. The pair have been named as Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim, 24, and Nouman Essghir, 24. Police said the charges relate to an investigation that began after reports of suspicious vehicles in the area in late September.Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, head of UK National Counter Terrorism Policing, said Essghir, a British national from Westminster in London, was charged under Section 4 of the National Security Act 2023 for suspected activity on 22 August. He... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 16:29 LONDON

Israel election turnout hits highest level in 50 years as voting continues

Almost 45% of Israelis had cast ballots by mid-afternoon on Tuesday, according to the Central Elections Committee, as voting continued in a closely watched general election. Officials said the turnout by 2pm local time was the highest in 50 years, and 6 percentage points higher than at the same time in the last election in 2022. The figures came as polling stations reported long lines in several areas, with rainy and blustery weather and flood warnings affecting parts of the country.The high participation has added to the political significance of a vote already seen as a referendum on Prime Minister... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 15:59 LONDON

Poland and UK sign three-year defence cooperation plan in Warsaw

Poland and the United Kingdom have signed a three-year defence cooperation plan in Warsaw, setting out closer work on military technology, exercises and air defence. The agreement was announced after a bilateral meeting between Poland's deputy prime minister and defence minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, and the UK's defence secretary, Wes Streeting. Polish officials said the plan follows a treaty adopted a few months earlier between the two countries.According to Kosiniak-Kamysz, the cooperation will cover new technologies, artificial intelligence, drones, anti-drone systems and modern deterrence measures. He also said the two sides will continue traditional exercises aimed at building capabilities and improving... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON

Iranians brace for renewed attacks after Israeli and US elections

Iranians are watching the outcome of elections in Israel and the United States for signs that the current pause in hostilities could end. The article describes a renewed sense of anxiety in Tehran and elsewhere over the possibility of further strikes by Israel and the United States. It says the threat has re-emerged after a sharp drop in attacks following a June memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran.According to the report, Israelis have already voted on whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will remain in power, while US midterm elections are due on November 3 and are expected to shape... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 14:03 LONDON

India says border face-offs with Chinese troops continue in Arunachal Pradesh

India's armed forces are locked in multiple ongoing face-offs with Chinese troops along the border in the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, according to the head of the country's paramilitary border force. The remarks point to continuing friction on the undemarcated Himalayan frontier, even as New Delhi and Beijing have been trying to ease tensions through diplomatic engagement. The incident is centred on a remote and disputed stretch of border where patrol access and territorial claims remain sensitive.The comments were made by Shatrujeet Kapur, director general of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, who said the standoffs "still continue". His remarks came... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 14:00 LONDON

Israel votes as turnout hits four-decade high and coalition race stays tight

Turnout in Israel's national election has reached its highest level so far in more than four decades, as voters cast ballots in a contest widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu's rule. Polling published on Friday suggests Netanyahu is running almost neck-and-neck with former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, but neither bloc is projected to win the 61 seats needed for a majority in the 120-seat parliament. That leaves open the prospect of prolonged coalition talks after the vote.The latest reporting also says several leading parties complained on Tuesday morning about alleged irregularities at polling stations across the country. Israel's... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON

Noontime News Recap: Kyiv hit again as Israel votes, Congo Ebola cases top 10,000

Kyiv was struck by two waves of ballistic missiles overnight, leaving one woman dead and 14 people injured, as Russia also launched more than 280 drones and 16 missiles at Ukraine in a renewed mass attack that hit several regions even as a local ceasefire began around Oleshky. 🔗 🔗Ukraine said it has improved interception of Russia's jet powered attack drones, but warned that disruption to military grade satellite communications has complicated that progress. 🔗In the Middle East, Israelis are voting in a tightly fought general election that could reshape the country's political direction after three years of war and... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Recap | 27 Oct 2026 12:31 LONDON

Stubb and Støre press Putin on Ukraine talks as new round of negotiations is expected

The Kremlin said Vladimir Putin told the Finnish and Norwegian leaders that any peace settlement must take into account what Moscow calls Russia's legitimate interests. That account came after Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a direct call with the Russian president on Wednesday, urging him to end the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and engage in meaningful negotiations. The two Nordic leaders said the discussion was frank and substantive, and framed it as part of wider efforts to restart diplomacy.Stubb said the war has direct consequences for European security, particularly for neighbouring states, and... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 11:59 LONDON

Ukraine improves jet-powered drone interception rates as Starshield disruption threatens progress

Ukraine has improved its ability to intercept Russia's jet-powered attack drones, but a recent disruption to military-grade satellite communications has raised concerns about whether those gains can be sustained. According to the Institute for the Study of War, the interception rate fell slightly during a period when Starshield service was restricted, before the limits were lifted on 24 October. The development highlights both the progress Ukraine has made in air defence and the dependence of some interceptor systems on satellite connectivity.The reported interception rate dropped from about 77% to around 74% between 14 and 24 October during the disruption, according... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 11:32 LONDON

Drone strike kills at least 21 at market in Sudan's Nyala

A drone strike hit a market in the north of Nyala on Monday evening, killing at least 21 people and wounding about 40 others, according to medical and witness accounts. The attack took place in Sudan's western Darfur region, in a city that serves as the de facto capital of the Rapid Support Forces. Residents said the strike happened at around 8pm local time and caused casualties in a busy commercial area.A medic at Nyala Hospital said on Tuesday that 21 people were killed in the bombing and more than 40 were injured. The AFP news agency reported the toll,... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 09:00 LONDON

Israel votes as Netanyahu faces a renewed referendum on his leadership

Polling has opened across Israel in a national election widely seen as a verdict on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It is the country's first legislative vote since the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack, and it comes after years of war and political division. The contest is being framed not only as a choice of government, but as a judgment on Netanyahu's leadership and the direction he has set for the country.The vote follows a period in which Netanyahu has faced criticism over the security failures surrounding 7 October, as well as over the wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. He... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 08:29 LONDON

Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi missiles and drones toward Saudi Arabia

The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted three ballistic missiles and four drones launched by the Houthis toward Saudi Arabia. The coalition said the missiles were aimed at the kingdom's Eastern Province, while the drones were headed toward southern regions. Saudi civil defence issued emergency alerts in the Eastern Province and Al Kharj Governorate before later lifting them.Colonel Turki al-Maliki, the coalition spokesperson, said the interceptions caused no casualties. He added that the coalition had also reported the destruction of three additional drones over Riyadh and the southern region on Monday evening. After the alerts were lifted, civil defence urged residents... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 07:02 LONDON

EU budget fight intensifies over Ukraine's €70 billion 2027 shortfall

The European Union's next seven-year budget talks have been pulled deeper into the debate over Ukraine financing after leaders validated a €70 billion shortfall in Kyiv's 2027 needs. The issue has now become part of the bloc's wider budget negotiations, with officials warning that the two files are becoming politically intertwined even if they remain separate on paper. The latest discussions are centred in Brussels, where the European Commission has been asked to prepare financing options.A special summit planned for November has also been extended to two days to allow more time for the Ukraine discussion. According to the supporting... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON

Romania says Russia-linked sabotage network set fire near weapons factory in Brasov

Romanian authorities say they have uncovered a network they believe was coordinated by Russia and linked to a fire near a state-owned weapons factory in the central city of Brasov. The blaze took place on September 14 at an industrial site close to the facility, and officials now describe it as part of a wider sabotage campaign. The case has been presented by Bucharest as part of a broader pattern of pressure on European countries supporting Ukraine.Romania's Intelligence Service said the operation was aimed at arms manufacturers and other targets of military and industrial interest. It said such actions were... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON

US military bans BYD vehicles at Kadena airbase in Japan over security concerns

The US military has barred vehicles made by Chinese electric car maker BYD from Kadena airbase in Okinawa, Japan, citing security concerns. The restriction took effect this week at one of America's largest overseas bases. It applies not only to privately owned cars, but also to taxis and delivery vehicles entering the installation.A spokesperson for the US Air Force 18th Wing at Kadena said the vehicles present an "unacceptable and unmitigable risk" to personnel and the mission. Security staff at the base gates have been instructed to stop BYD vehicles and turn drivers away, according to the report. The military... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 03:32 LONDON

Israel votes as Netanyahu faces tight race and pressure over Iran strategy

Israel is holding its first general election since the war in Gaza began, with voters choosing the 120 members of the Knesset. The result is being treated as a direct test of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political future, as polls suggest his bloc may fall short of the 61 seats needed for a majority. If neither side can assemble a governing coalition, the country could be pushed toward another election.The campaign has centred on the war and on Netanyahu's ability to stay in office after years of political and legal pressure. According to the supporting material, his party is expected... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON

Europe's top NATO powers pledge greater defence role in Paris

Europe's five main NATO members have said they are ready to take greater responsibility for the continent's security while reaffirming the United States as an indispensable ally. Defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Britain made the pledge after talks in Paris focused on strengthening Europe's role within the alliance. The statement comes as European governments continue to debate how to share the burden of defence more evenly across NATO.In a joint statement, the ministers said Europe must assume greater responsibility for its own security and shoulder a larger share of the burden within the alliance. They said they... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 23:59 LONDON

Israeli military denies political influence amid reported Netanyahu feud over Iran strikes

The Israeli military has publicly denied that its decisions on Iran are being shaped by politics, after reports of a feud with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the final days of the election campaign. In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces said its operational choices are based solely on security, professional, objective and national considerations. The remarks came after Israeli media reports suggested senior military figures were uneasy about the prospect of strikes on Iran during the run-up to the vote.The dispute surfaced after leaks to Israeli outlets and renewed public rhetoric from Mr Netanyahu about the threat from Iran.... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON

Zelenskyy presses US over delayed Patriot missile approval

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv has been waiting for almost a month for US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to approve interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defence system. In a social media update on Monday, he said Ukraine is also awaiting approval for missiles for the NASAMS system. He said he had instructed his team to raise the issue with Washington again.Zelenskyy said Ukraine is working on several tracks with the United States, Europe and other partners that hold stocks of PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles. He said conversations with other countries are continuing as Kyiv seeks to secure more... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON

Algeria orders troop deployment to Niger amid energy security mission

Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered troops to neighbouring Niger after parliament approved the deployment in an emergency session, according to the latest official account. The move is intended to protect shared energy and economic interests, and authorities in Niger are said to have requested military assistance. If carried out, it would be Algeria's first overseas military deployment since 1973.The presidency said the decision was taken under constitutional provisions that allow overseas military action with parliamentary approval. Officials have not said how many soldiers will be sent or when the deployment will begin. Algerian senator Belkacem Boulghiti said the troops... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 18:03 LONDON

Ukrainian drone attack on Voronezh kills three and disrupts rail traffic

Russian officials say a Ukrainian drone attack on the Voronezh region killed three people and injured five train passengers, including two who were seriously hurt. The governor said the attack also triggered fires at buildings and industrial sites across the city and surrounding area. Rail traffic through Voronezh was suspended after debris struck near Somovo station.Governor Alexander Gusev said air defences shot down 113 drones over the region, more than 70 of them above the city itself. He said debris caused fires at several industrial plants, including the Voronezhsintezkauchuk rubber works and the VASO aircraft factory, as well as at... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 18:01 LONDON

UN says Russian attacks on Ukraine energy infrastructure amount to war crimes amid winter pressure

A United Nations commission has said Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure amount to war crimes, in a report that focuses on the impact of repeated strikes during the severe winter of 2025-2026. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine said the attacks on heating plants, power lines, gas facilities and other civilian infrastructure have left millions facing prolonged outages. The findings add a legal dimension to a campaign that has continued alongside daily strikes in the war.The commission said it had examined the cumulative effect of attacks on Ukraine's energy sector since 2022, with particular attention to the... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 17:59 LONDON

Jordan arrests three suspects after deadly church attack in Karak governorate

Jordanian authorities said on Monday they had arrested three suspects after a deadly attack on a church in the village of Hammoud in Karak governorate that killed nine people. The men were wounded in a dawn shootout after being cornered in an abandoned house, according to the Public Security Directorate. Officials said the suspects are Islamic extremists and will be brought before the courts.Director of Public Security Major General Abdullah Al-Maaytah said the three were taken to hospital and were still receiving treatment. He said security forces recovered a number of weapons and a large quantity of ammunition at the... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 15:32 LONDON

Iran hardliners urge steps toward nuclear treaty withdrawal amid US tensions

Iran's hardline Paydari Front has called on the country's parliament and the Supreme National Security Council to begin the process of withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The demand comes as tensions with the United States remain high and as internal divisions deepen over whether Tehran should pursue talks or confrontation. The faction's intervention adds fresh pressure on President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is associated with a more conciliatory approach to negotiations.According to the supplied report, the Paydari Front said military efforts should proceed "as quickly as possible," language that has been read as a push for a more aggressive nuclear... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON

US Marine indicted over murder and robbery of woman in Okinawa

Japanese prosecutors have indicted a US Marine over the killing and robbery of a woman in Okinawa, in a case that has drawn public anger and renewed scrutiny of troop conduct on the island. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, was stationed at US Marine Corps Air Station Futenma when he was accused of killing Anna Yagi, 39, in a hotel in Naha, the prefectural capital. Prosecutors indicted him on 25 October, according to court officials cited in reports.The indictment alleges that Ballard strangled Yagi with a telephone cord before stealing her backpack and wallet on 3 October. Reports say security footage... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 14:35 LONDON

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill civilians as death toll rises

At least five people have been killed in Gaza in Israeli ground and air attacks, according to the latest confirmed reports from medical sources and first responders. The dead include a seven-year-old girl, and more than a dozen people have been wounded. The strikes hit multiple locations, including a displaced-persons camp in Khan Younis in the south and the Remal neighbourhood west of Gaza City.In Khan Younis, four Palestinians were killed in an air attack on a camp for displaced people in the al-Mawasi area, according to medical sources and emergency responders. Nasser Hospital confirmed the deaths, and a Gaza... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 13:29 LONDON

RSF drone strikes knock out power in eastern Sudan

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces have carried out a coordinated drone attack on five power stations, triggering widespread electricity outages across large parts of three eastern states. A government official said the strikes hit two stations each in Al-Jazira and Gedaref, and one in White Nile state. All three states are controlled by the Sudanese army, which has been fighting the RSF since April 2023.The official said the attacks caused power cuts across large parts of the three states, but did not give an immediate estimate of the full extent of the damage. Residents in Gedaref reported that electricity had been... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 10:31 LONDON

North Korea escalates UN dispute over alleged DMZ landmine blast

North Korea has taken its dispute with South Korea over a reported landmine blast in the Demilitarized Zone to the United Nations Security Council, accusing Seoul of fabricating the incident. According to North Korean state media, Pyongyang's permanent representative to the UN sent a letter to the council on Sunday rejecting South Korea's claim that three soldiers were injured in a September 21 explosion near the border. The letter warned that any violation of North Korea's sovereignty could trigger self-defence.The row centres on South Korea's allegation that the blast inside the DMZ was caused by North Korean landmines. Pyongyang denied... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 03:30 LONDON

Irish troops should be part of new Lebanon mission, McEntee says

Irish troops should be deployed to Lebanon as part of a new European Union mission and should take on both peacekeeping and peace enforcement duties, Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Helen McEntee, has said. She made the comments as the current UN Interim Force in Lebanon mission moves towards its end date later this year. The Defence Forces are due to withdraw by Easter, according to the minister.Speaking on a radio programme, Ms McEntee said she wanted Irish troops to remain on the ground and continue working with colleagues in Lebanon. She said the aim was to support... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON

UK ministers warn households to prepare as war-readiness rhetoric intensifies

Britain's defence secretary has warned that the country must be ready for war within a little over 1,000 days, saying adversaries could be in a position to attack by 2030. The remarks come amid a wider push for households to prepare for emergencies, including advice to keep bottled water, food, blankets, cash and a wind-up radio. The warning was published as part of a broader argument that national resilience now needs to be treated alongside national defence.Wes Streeting said the threat from adversaries was not new, but that their capacity had changed. He wrote that by 2030 their force strength... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 12:10 LONDON

US reportedly prepares follow-up strike options on Iran as Trump signals possible action soon

The United States military has drawn up options for renewed strikes on Iran, according to reporting cited in Washington, raising the prospect of another escalation in a conflict that has already stretched for months. The plans are said to be ready for follow-up action if authorised by the White House, with possible targets including energy facilities, infrastructure and nuclear sites. The reporting comes as President Donald Trump has suggested the US could strike as soon as "tomorrow", while also leaving open the possibility of a deal with Tehran.The latest account says Central Command, which oversees US forces in the Middle... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 12:00 LONDON

Iran expands nationwide Janfada mobilisation and weapons-training campaign

Iran's authorities are widening a civilian mobilisation drive called Janfada across much of the country, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps saying it wants training stations in main squares in every provincial capital. The campaign is being presented as preparation for possible renewed conflict with the United States and Israel, and it now appears in cities and towns across multiple provinces. Street booths, organised events and armed exercises linked to the drive have been reported in several major urban centres.The programme was launched in late March at the height of the war with the United States and Israel, according to... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 11:32 LONDON

Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored

Elon Musk has said SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink internet service after Ukrainian officials said connectivity problems had already been resolved. He accused Ukraine of violating the service terms by using it for military activity, while denying responsibility for a separate issue involving Starshield, the more secure system used by Ukraine for some communications. The comments add a new layer to an already sensitive dispute over how satellite networks are being used in the war.Musk said on social media that using Starlink, which he described as a civilian commercial service, for offensive drone strikes was never allowed and that the loophole... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 08:29 LONDON

Kim Jong-un ends China visit after memorial stop and bridge crossing

Kim Jong-un has returned to North Korea by land after a visit to China that included a stop at a Korean War memorial in the border city of Dandong. He crossed a newly opened bridge linking the two countries, a move presented by North Korean state media as a symbol of closer ties with Beijing. The trip comes as both sides appear to be seeking a warmer economic and political relationship.According to the supplied material, Mr Kim visited the Memorial of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea in Dandong before heading back across the border on Saturday,... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 01:26 LONDON

Israel's ultra-Orthodox military service dispute intensifies amid arrests and protests

A confrontation over military service for ultra-Orthodox men has intensified in Israel, with military police attempting to arrest a young Haredi man in the city of Modi'in after he failed to report for service. The incident drew hundreds of ultra-Orthodox men into the street, where they faced off against security forces in a scene that has become increasingly common in recent months. The dispute is now one of the most visible domestic fault lines in Israel, unfolding in the middle of wartime pressures and wider political strain.The flashpoint described in the report took place in early October at a building... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 00:30 LONDON

US on alert over alleged advanced-stage Iranian plots against Americans abroad

United States intelligence agencies have warned that Iranian plots to target US personnel overseas have reached advanced stages, according to a memo cited by officials. The warning has prompted Washington to place staff on high alert across parts of the Middle East and to reduce its diplomatic presence in the region. The development comes amid already elevated tensions between the United States and Iran.The memo was sent by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to the supplied report. It says US agencies have received intelligence indicating that Iran has substantially increased efforts to... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 14:29 LONDON

Brazil runoff enters final debate phase as Lula and Bolsonaro trade policy attacks

Brazil's presidential runoff campaign entered its final televised debate phase on Friday, with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro facing off in Rio de Janeiro. The debate came two days before Sunday's vote and focused heavily on the economy, infrastructure, regional development, crime and the cost of living. Polls suggest the race remains extremely close, with the two candidates effectively tied heading into the final stretch.The exchange was broadcast on TV Globo and was described as more diplomatic than the pair's first face-off on Sunday, although it still included sharp personal attacks. Lula criticised Bolsonaro's... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 11:07 LONDON

Rubio urges Cubans to contact CIA as US pressure on Havana intensifies

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has publicly urged Cubans seeking political change to work with the CIA, in a message that Cuban officials quickly mocked as Washington stepped up pressure on Havana. In a post on X, Rubio said the time was right for people in Cuba to act and described a "discreet partnership with the CIA" as a way to create positive change. The appeal came as the Trump administration continued a broader campaign of economic, political and legal pressure on the island.Rubio's message referred to what he called failed promises, corruption and the privileged lives of only... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON

Lebanese scepticism grows as Israeli election nears amid south Lebanon occupation

Residents and analysts in Lebanon say they do not expect Israel's October 27 election to bring any meaningful change in policy toward their country. In Beirut, the prevailing view described in the report is that a change of leadership in Israel would not automatically alter the situation in south Lebanon. The issue is being watched closely because the vote comes against the backdrop of the continuing Israel-Hezbollah conflict.The report quotes Beirut resident Fouad Debs as saying he does not think anything major, or anything at all, will change for Lebanon even if there is a change in Israeli leadership. He... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 07:03 LONDON

Typhoon Champi kills one and injures more than 500 in Taiwan as outages and closures continue

Taiwan is facing a second day of disruption from Typhoon Champi, with officials now confirming one death and more than 500 injuries as the storm moved past the island and weakened. The typhoon swept close to Taiwan's northeast coast before heading north toward the Chinese coast, leaving large parts of the island still dealing with closures and transport disruption. Authorities said the system was still producing strong gusts as it passed about 150 kilometres east of Taiwan.The fire department said one man was killed after being swept by waves from Liuqiu, while 527 people were injured during heavy wind and... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 03:59 LONDON

Tigray official urges rebels to disarm after Mekelle takeover and reported drone strike

An official in Tigray's new federally backed administration has urged rebel forces to lay down their weapons after government-allied fighters seized the regional capital, Mekelle. The appeal came as residents in the northern Ethiopian region reported a drone strike that they said killed four people and injured six others. The latest developments point to continuing instability in a conflict that has already shifted control of the city.Redae Halefom Woldeselassie, a senior official in the caretaker administration, said rebel forces were collapsing and called on fighters to return home and resume civilian life. He made the remarks in Mekelle, saying this... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 21:29 LONDON

Local ceasefire agreed in Russian-occupied Oleshky amid Starshield dispute

A limited ceasefire has been agreed for the Russian-controlled Ukrainian city of Oleshky, with the arrangement intended to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians. The White House said the truce was brokered with the involvement of Melania Trump and a representative who worked directly with Russian and Ukrainian leadership on the terms. The ceasefire is due to begin on Thursday local time, according to the statement.The agreement comes as tensions continue between Washington and Kyiv over restrictions on Starshield, the satellite internet system used by Ukraine to support military communications. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said restrictions... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON

The Sovereign Shakedown: Trump’s High-Stakes Table, the Russian Mirror, and the Main Street

The veneer of institutional diplomacy has been entirely stripped away, revealing a raw and unvarnished reality. The global order is no longer governed by treaties, norms, or multilateral consensus. It is dictated by the unrestrained exercise of coercive leverage. Under the current doctrine emanating from Washington, the complex machinery of international relations has been reduced to a binary instrument of absolute dominance. We have entered the era of the unilateral ultimatum, where the traditional boundaries of sovereignty are subordinated to the whims of an administration operating less like a representative republic and more like a global syndicate. This is not... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Oct 2026 18:59 LONDON

Britain and France carry out first-ever joint nuclear drill in landmark defence step

Britain and France have carried out their first-ever joint nuclear exercise, in a move described by the French armed forces minister as a decisive milestone in bilateral defence cooperation. The drill involved RAF Typhoon jets and French Rafale fighters and took place this week under the operation name Rummy. According to the confirmed account, the aircraft took off from Saint-Dizier base in north-eastern France on Tuesday evening before conducting the exercise over the Mediterranean Sea.The operation was designed to simulate a response to a possible nuclear attack, but no real nuclear weapons were used. The French government confirmed the exercise... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON

Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine with cluster bombs and energy attacks as front line shifts

Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine by striking dozens of energy facilities and using cluster bombs in assaults that harmed civilians, according to the supplied report. The strikes come as Kyiv says it has consolidated its position on the front line and recaptured more territory than Russia has seized this year. The developments were reported on 23 October and are being framed against the wider war and the prospect of trilateral talks involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a public address that Ukrainian forces had liberated more territory since the beginning of autumn than... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON

Israeli airstrike hits building in Nuseirat, Gaza, as residents search rubble

An Israeli airstrike hit a building in Nuseirat in the Gaza Strip, with footage showing a powerful explosion and flames spreading through the wreckage. The strike took place at night and left visible destruction across the surrounding area. Residents and rescue teams were seen gathering near the site as the fire burned.The footage showed Palestinian residents and emergency workers rushing to extinguish the blaze after the building was struck. Other images showed people carrying a wounded person away from the scene, although the extent of the injuries was not immediately clear. No deaths were reported in the clip-based account.By Friday... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 12:08 LONDON

Israel arrests 36 Palestinians across the West Bank amid olive-harvest attacks

Israeli forces arrested 36 Palestinians in raids across the occupied West Bank on Thursday, as attacks on Palestinian farmers and their land intensified during the olive harvest. The arrests were reported in several governorates, including Jenin, Hebron, Nablus and Jerusalem. The latest figures point to a widening pattern of disruption during a period that is already highly sensitive for rural communities.In Jenin governorate, forces raided towns and villages and arrested 10 people, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa, citing the Palestinian Prisoner's Society. In Hebron governorate, Wafa said Israeli forces arrested former prisoner Shorok al-Badan in Tuqu, along with... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 05:30 LONDON

Thousands join nationwide Venezuelan opposition protest demanding elections

Thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets in Caracas and several other cities on 23 October in the first nationwide opposition protest in nearly two years. The demonstrations called for free elections and broader political change, as uncertainty continued over a successor to Nicolas Maduro. The rallies were organised by Maria Corina Machado's Vente Venezuela movement.The protest was reported in the capital and in Valencia, Maracay, San Cristobal and Maracaibo. According to the supplied report, no date has been set for a vote to choose Maduro's successor, despite statements from US President Donald Trump and acting President Delcy Rodriguez that... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 05:00 LONDON

Deadly fire at Canadian military base during grenade exercise kills four soldiers

A fast-moving grass fire at a Canadian military base in western Canada has killed at least four soldiers and left 27 people in hospital. Defence officials said the blaze began during a live grenade training exercise at the Wainwright base near the rural town of Wainwright in Alberta. The fire spread rapidly across the site in high winds, overwhelming soldiers and reserve members who were preparing to deploy to Latvia.Brigadier-General Vanessa Hanrahan said the fire started on the automatic grenade launcher range during routine military training. Officials said winds reached up to 96km/h and helped drive the flames across the... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 01:30 LONDON

UK prepares military aircraft support for wildfire response amid record summer season

The UK government is preparing to make military aircraft available to civilian fire services as part of a wider response to the country's record summer wildfire season. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is due to set out the plan at the first wildfire resilience summit, which the government says will focus on prevention, response and recovery. The measures are intended for use on difficult ground such as remote moorland and steep hillsides, where crews have struggled to get air support.Under the plan, fire services in all four nations will be able to request Royal Air Force Chinook helicopters and A400M aircraft... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 23:06 LONDON

In occupied Ukraine, Russia is accused of indoctrinating children and detaining them in care homes

A report from occupied southern Ukraine says Russian authorities have been trying to re-educate Ukrainian children and move them through Russian-run care systems after the full-scale invasion. The account centres on Kherson, where a former foster child described being stopped at a checkpoint and later placed in institutions under Russian control. The report also says a rescue mission brought four children back home.The young woman, identified only as Anastasiia to protect her identity, said she was 15 when Russian forces took control of Kherson in 2022. She said she and a friend tried to leave because of shelling near her... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 20:02 LONDON

Germany says it faces intensive espionage after suspected Russian spy arrest

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said Germany is facing "intensive" espionage activity after the arrest of a Ukrainian national suspected of spying for Russia. The suspect, identified under German privacy law as Vadym Y., was detained in Brandenburg and is due to appear before an investigating judge on Friday. Prosecutors say he had been in contact with a Russian intelligence service through an intermediary since at least July 2025.The Federal Public Prosecutor's Office said the man allegedly collected military-related information in Germany, including details on the production of armoured vehicles, ammunition and explosives. Merz described the arrest as a success, but... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 18:34 LONDON

Israeli attacks in Gaza kill four, including a young girl, amid continued military expansion

Israeli attacks across Gaza killed four Palestinians in the past 24 hours, including a young girl, as the Israeli military continued to expand its control inside the territory. The deaths were reported in northern Gaza near the Jabalia refugee camp, in Gaza City and in Khan Younis. The latest killings come as the post-ceasefire death toll in Gaza continues to rise sharply.The Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that a young girl was killed by Israeli gunfire near the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza. In Gaza City, a strike on a vehicle in the Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood killed one person... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON

Russia hits Kyiv again as casualty toll rises after US peace push

At least two people were killed and 34 others wounded after Russia launched ballistic missiles at Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions overnight, according to the latest confirmed figures in the supplied material. The strikes came shortly after US envoy Steve Witkoff held hours-long talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the timing showed there had been no change in the Kremlin's position on the war.Zelenskyy said Russia hit a dozen Ukrainian regions overnight, with Kyiv among the hardest affected. He said residential houses, energy sites, a shopping mall and a monastery were damaged... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 16:59 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

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

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

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

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

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

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