Houthis strike Yemen presidential palace area in Aden again, killing five
Yemen's Houthis have struck the presidential palace complex in Aden, killing five people and injuring 16, according to Yemeni officials. The attack hit the al-Maashiq palace area, which serves as the seat of the country's internationally recognised government in the southern port city. Officials said the prime minister and cabinet members were safe after the strike.Yemen's health minister said the dead included five people and that 16 others were wounded. Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani said the attack targeted the palace area and that the government's top officials were unharmed. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group had bombed what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 22:59 LONDON
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Azerbaijan hosts rare Baku summit bringing together rival Middle East and Asian leaders
The seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia has brought together leaders and senior officials from countries often divided by regional disputes in Baku. The meeting in Azerbaijan on Thursday included representatives from Israel, Iran, Turkey, Russia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Palestine and China, as well as leaders from several Central and South Asian states. The gathering was marked by tense moments, but also by bilateral meetings and efforts to explore areas of cooperation.Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev hosted the summit and presented his country as a bridge between Asia and Europe. The forum is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 19:59 LONDON
US-UK tensions over Ukraine support deepen after Starlink restriction
Wes Streeting has urged the United States to stand by Ukraine as tensions rise over Washington's decision to limit Ukraine's use of Starlink. Speaking in Washington before a meeting with US defence secretary Pete Hegseth, the British defence secretary said the recent dispute was a reminder of how significant American support has been to Kyiv's war effort. He also argued that continued backing for Ukraine was in Washington's long-term economic and strategic interests.Streeting made the comments at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where he said the US move on Monday had created challenges in recent days. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON
Maduro and Flores plead not guilty as US torture case is expanded
Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have pleaded not guilty in Manhattan to a new US indictment accusing them of conspiring to torture political opponents. The hearing came after prosecutors expanded an existing federal case that had already included drug-trafficking and weapons allegations. The judge also pushed the trial start back by two weeks, to 14 June 2027, because of the added charges.According to the supplied material, the pair were brought to New York after a January US military raid ordered by President Donald Trump. They appeared in prison uniforms and were shackled at the ankles when they entered... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 19:02 LONDON
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US military plans for possible strike on Iran using MOAB, report says
The United States military has drawn up attack plans against Iran that could include the GBU-43/B, known as the MOAB, according to a report published on Thursday. The potential targets cited are nuclear facilities and the country's energy infrastructure. The report says the plans would be used if President Donald Trump orders a resumption of military operations.The information was attributed to American officials cited by CNN International. The report said the use of the largest non-nuclear bomb in the US arsenal would amount to a significant escalation in the conflict. It also said there are still doubts about whether the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 19:00 LONDON
Seven sailors missing after drones strike tankers near Romania's Black Sea coast
Romania has reported seven sailors missing after drones struck two tankers near its Black Sea coast, setting both vessels ablaze and intensifying concern over commercial shipping in the region. The attacks took place inside Romanian territorial waters, close to a route used by cargo linked to Ukraine. One of the tankers, the Wine Trader, was travelling from Tunisia to Romania when it was hit.A NATO military source said the drones that caused the fires on board the two tankers were of Russian origin. Romanian President Nicușor Dan said the situation in the Black Sea was serious and described attacks on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Pakistan school collapse kills dozens as Middle East and Ukraine tensions widen
More than 30 pupils and a teacher were killed when a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, in north western Pakistan, with hospital officials saying more children were still being treated after the disaster. 🔗In the Gulf and wider Middle East, an oil tanker caught fire in the Gulf of Oman after entering a restricted area with its tracking systems switched off, coming after two cargo ships sank and adding to fears over shipping near Hormuz. 🔗 Yemen's conflict also escalated, with Houthis saying they struck an Aramco site and the Saudi led coalition reporting attacks on Sanaa. 🔗Ukraine said its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Oct 2026 18:21 LONDON
Rare protests erupt in Azerbaijan over school hijab ban
Azerbaijan has seen rare protests outside schools after the education ministry began enforcing new uniform rules that bar pupils wearing hijabs from state schools. Demonstrations were reported in the capital, Baku, and in southern districts including Masally and Jalilabad. The dispute has also drawn in Turkey, adding a regional dimension to a domestic issue over secular education rules.The rules were approved on 21 September and began being enforced last Monday, according to the supplied material. They ban clothing that contradicts what officials describe as the principle of secularism in education, although the text does not specifically name the hijab. Similar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 18:05 LONDON
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China and North Korea open New Yalu River Bridge amid deepening ties
China and North Korea have formally opened the New Yalu River Bridge, a long-delayed crossing linking Dandong in northeastern China with Sinuiju in North Korea. A launch ceremony was held on Thursday, with trucks decorated with the two countries' flags shown lined up on the four-lane span. The opening was presented by both sides as a sign of closer cooperation at a time when Pyongyang is seeking to ease its economic isolation.Chinese state media said Premier Li Qiang described the bridge as a "new landmark" of the countries' "traditional friendship" and urged both sides to use it to deepen connectivity... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:37 LONDON
US reportedly weighs MOAB strikes on Iran energy and nuclear sites amid ongoing conflict
The US military has drawn up plans to potentially use the Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, known as the MOAB, against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites if Donald Trump orders a return to combat, according to reports. The proposed strikes would mark a significant escalation in the conflict and could involve the largest non-nuclear bomb in the US arsenal. The plans are reported to include underground nuclear facilities, including the site known as Pickaxe Mountain.According to the reports, multiple US officials said the weapon under consideration is the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, a conventional bomb weighing nearly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:35 LONDON
Trump cancels livestream of Hasan execution after backlash
US President Donald Trump has called off plans to livestream the execution of former US army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan by firing squad. The execution is still scheduled to take place on 3 December, but the event will not be shown online. Trump said the families of the victims may still view it in person if they choose.The reversal follows widespread criticism in the United States and abroad after the Pentagon announced that Hasan's execution would be livestreamed. The United Nations described the plan as "abhorrent", while human rights groups and political figures raised concerns about the implications of broadcasting a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
Another tanker catches fire near Hormuz after two cargo ships sink
An oil tanker caught fire in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday after entering a restricted area with its tracking systems switched off, according to Iranian state-run media. It was the second tanker fire reported in the same waters within 24 hours, adding to a series of incidents near the Strait of Hormuz. The name, flag and condition of the crew were not immediately known, and the cause of the fire had not been confirmed.Iran's navy said monitoring teams patrolling the eastern sector of the Strait of Hormuz detected the vessel ablaze in what it described as a prohibited zone.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
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Mexico National Sentenced to 5 Years for Canada-to-U.S. Human Smuggling Conspiracy
Edgar Sanchez-Solis, 27, an illegal alien from Mexico, was sentenced today to five years in prison for participating in an international human smuggling conspiracy. The case involved the illegal movement of aliens from Mexico and Central and South America across the northern border with Canada into the United States. The source identifies the conduct as a cross-border smuggling operation but provides no further details on how the conspiracy functioned, how many people were moved, or which agencies investigated the case. No additional defendants, arrests, or seizure information is included in the text. The sentence is the only operational outcome stated... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:02 LONDON
White House cites CEA report estimating $49 trillion cost of Democrats' immigration agenda
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Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:00 LONDON
School roof collapse in Peshawar kills more than 30 pupils and a teacher
Hospital officials in the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar say more than 30 pupils and a teacher have been killed after a school roof collapsed. More than a dozen other people were injured, with some reported to be in a critical condition. Several children are also feared to be trapped under the rubble, leaving rescue efforts under pressure.The latest figures are higher than earlier reports that put the death toll at 28. The confirmed attribution in the supplied material remains a hospital official, who said the injured were being treated after the collapse. The incident happened at a school in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 16:29 LONDON
Student protests spread beyond Tirana as clashes continue for a third day in Albania
Clashes between protesters and police continued for a third consecutive day in Albania on Thursday, with unrest spreading beyond the capital, Tirana, to several smaller cities. Thousands of demonstrators are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and better conditions for students, including lower tuition fees and improved university support. The protests have also led to damage at government buildings, adding to the pressure on the administration.Police pushed back crowds trying to approach the education ministry and parliament in Tirana, while demonstrators threw stones at officers, according to the supplied reporting. Mr Rama condemned what he called the "chaos"... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 15:01 LONDON
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Ukraine says Starshield access restored after reported disruption linked to US restriction
Ukraine says its military Starshield satellite connection has been restored after a disruption that reportedly lasted from Tuesday to Wednesday and affected battlefield communications. A source in the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence said the service was back online, while Kyiv is still seeking clarification from SpaceX over why access was interrupted. The reported outage has renewed concern over the reliability of a system that Ukrainian forces use for communications and drone operations during the war with Russia.The disruption was first reported as a restriction on the military-grade satellite service, which is used to process sensitive information and support defence operations.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
Syria arrests suspect in 2013 Baniyas mass killings
Syrian authorities say they have arrested a man they describe as a main suspect in the 2013 mass killings of civilians in the coastal city of Baniyas and the nearby village of Bayda. State media reported that intelligence officials apprehended Ali Kayali, also known as Mihrac Ural, as he tried to cross the border. The arrest was announced on Thursday and is linked to one of the most serious episodes of violence on Syria's coast during the war.Officials identified Kayali as a long-suspected figure in the killings and said he was detained while attempting to cross the border. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 13:03 LONDON
Russia detains Novaya Gazeta editor Sergei Sokolov after home search
Russian authorities have detained Sergei Sokolov, the editor-in-chief of the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, after searching his home in Moscow. The newspaper said he was taken for questioning on Thursday and moved to the city's Investigative Committee. It said it lost contact with him around noon, shortly before an editorial meeting he was due to chair.Novaya Gazeta said it knew authorities had searched Sokolov's home and that a lawyer was on the way to him. The newspaper described him as a veteran editor. It also said the detention came as the outlet continued to operate under pressure in a media... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 13:00 LONDON
Ukraine warns reduced missile alerts are worsening the impact of Russian strikes
Ukraine says reduced access to early-warning intelligence is leaving civilians with only seconds to react before Russian missiles hit, as this week's attacks killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Ukraine's partners had not provided data from NATO early-warning satellites, a claim that comes amid rising tensions between Kyiv and Washington. He did not name the United States directly, while Donald Trump has denied that Washington has stopped sharing intelligence.The warning system matters because the satellite constellation can detect ballistic missile launches by their thermal flames seconds after take-off, giving Ukraine up... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 12:34 LONDON
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Yemen conflict escalates as Houthi strikes hit Aramco site and Saudi coalition targets Sanaa
The conflict between Yemen's Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition has intensified further, with both sides reporting fresh strikes on Thursday. A Saudi Ministry of Energy official said a building belonging to Aramco in Dhahran was hit, causing a limited fire but no casualties or fatalities. The Houthis also said they had targeted Riyadh airport and a refinery in the Saudi capital, while the coalition launched strikes on Houthi-held Sanaa.The Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Saree, said the group had carried out what he described as a high-quality military operation against Aramco in Dhahran. He added that the group's operations would continue... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 12:32 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Black Sea tensions rise as tanker fire, port strikes and Starlink row deepen
Romanian naval authorities are searching for eight missing crew members after a tanker caught fire and reported explosions off the Black Sea coast, in an incident that has renewed concern about drone activity in the area. 🔗Russia said it struck Izmail port in Ukraine's Odesa region and hit two cargo vessels en route to Odesa, while Ukraine said restrictions on Starlink service disrupted drone missions and communications on the front line. 🔗 🔗Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he felt betrayed by Donald Trump as the dispute over satellite communications and intelligence support deepened tensions between Kyiv and Washington. 🔗In Pakistan, a school... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Oct 2026 12:20 LONDON
Russia detains Swedish national and Japanese journalist amid prisoner-swap talk
Russian authorities have detained a Swedish national in the Pskov region and a Japanese journalist on Sakhalin Island, according to the Federal Security Service. The two arrests were announced as former president Dmitry Medvedev called for Moscow to replenish its pool of Western citizens for possible future prisoner exchanges. The cases add a new cross-border dimension to Russia's handling of foreign nationals amid the war in Ukraine and wider tensions with countries seen by Moscow as unfriendly.The security service said the Swedish citizen was arrested in the Sebezh district of Pskov region, close to the borders with Belarus and Latvia.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 12:02 LONDON
Balkan politics shape ties with Israel as domestic divisions drive divergent positions
Balkan countries are taking markedly different positions on Israel, with domestic politics, defence deals and strategic interests shaping their responses rather than any shared regional line. The divergence has become more visible during Israel's war on Gaza, as concern over Israeli conduct has grown across much of Europe. In the Balkans, however, experts say the region's fragmented politics make a common stance unlikely.Marko Prelec, an analyst at the International Crisis Group, said the region has "almost no common positions at all", adding that it is therefore not surprising that views on Israel and Gaza are "all over the map". Florian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 11:00 LONDON
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Heavy rain floods Istanbul for a second day, killing at least two and shutting schools
A second day of severe rain has kept much of Istanbul under disruption, with flooding reported in homes, roads and underpasses across the city. At least two people have now been killed, according to the supplied reports, as emergency crews continued working through the night to help people stranded at workplaces and in flooded areas. The weather has affected Turkey's largest city at a time when officials say some locations recorded their highest rainfall since 1985.The latest confirmed deaths include a 14-year-old who was electrocuted after stepping into a puddle in the Fatih district and a 34-year-old who slipped on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 09:32 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine under fire as Houthi attacks, North Korea tests and G20 ministers meet
Ukraine said restrictions on the military version of Starlink are hampering drone missions as Russia launched another wave of missile and drone attacks, underlining the strain on Kyiv’s battlefield communications and air defences. Volodymyr Zelenskyy also said it was painful that Donald Trump appears to be choosing Russia’s side in the war, as he pressed for stronger sanctions support. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Houthi attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia have deepened the conflict with Yemen’s rebels, with a strike on Riyadh airport reported to have killed 13 people and disrupted air travel. Separately, a Houthi linked television station... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Oct 2026 08:39 LONDON
Russia says it struck Izmail port and cargo vessels in Black Sea area
Russia said it struck Izmail port in Ukraine's Odesa region and hit two cargo vessels en route to Odesa, according to a statement from its defence ministry. In a separate statement, it said it also hit a cargo ship in the Black Sea's Bug estuary and another in the port of Chornomorsk. The ministry said the vessels were being used for military purposes, but the claims could not be independently verified.The reported strikes come amid continuing disruption to maritime traffic in the Black Sea, a key corridor for Ukrainian exports and wartime logistics. Izmail is one of Ukraine's important Danube-linked... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 08:30 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Sharply Lower as Tech Rout Spreads, Nikkei Drops 6.7% and Kospi Slides 18.3%
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended the session under heavy pressure, led by a steep selloff in Japan and South Korea. The Nikkei 225 fell -6.7% to 64,425.95, while the Kospi plunged -18.3% to 5,556.31. The Nikkei 225 ETF also dropped -6.4%, signaling broad risk aversion across regional equities. Hong Kong and Australia were firmer, but gains there were not enough to offset the regional shock. Commodities were mixed, with natural gas higher and most metals lower, while the yen was little changed against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
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Houthi-linked TV station reported to have operated London company for 12 years
A Houthi-controlled television station is reported to have maintained a UK corporate presence in London for 12 years, prompting fresh concern over foreign influence and national security. According to the report, Al-Masirah TV appears to have operated through a company registered in the capital since 2014. The disclosure has drawn attention because the channel is described as the main propaganda network for the Houthi rebels.The company, Almasirah Network Limited, was first registered in September 2014 and listed its business activity as television programming and broadcasting. Companies House records cited in the report show that one of its directors since that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
Indonesia tests dry ice drops over South Sumatra as toxic haze spreads across the region
Indonesia is testing a dry ice dispersal operation over South Sumatra as fires continue to send toxic haze across parts of Southeast Asia. The trial is being carried out by plane on Thursday after earlier efforts including cloud seeding, water bombing and the deployment of army personnel failed to contain the blazes. Officials say the move is being tried under direct presidential instruction.Coordinating security minister Dudung Abdurachman said the dry ice trial is intended to help tackle the haze in South Sumatra. He said the government will first observe the results and could consider using the method in other regions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 06:02 LONDON
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North Korea tests two submarine-launched missiles as tensions rise on Korean Peninsula
North Korea says it has test-fired two submarine-launched strategic cruise missiles off its east coast, in the latest reported display of its underwater strike capability. State media said the launches took place at sea and were observed by senior military officers. The report said the tests were intended to improve the reliability of the country's war deterrent and strengthen the navy's ability to carry out strategic missions.One of the missiles was identified as a Pulhwasal-3-31, the same type North Korea said it had test-fired from land last week. The report said the missiles were launched on Wednesday and that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 05:29 LONDON
Victorian public servants hid up to A$285m in Covid grant losses, watchdog finds
Senior Victorian public servants concealed the scale of losses from Covid-19 business support grants paid to ineligible businesses, according to a report by the state's anti-corruption watchdog. The findings relate to the former Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions and were tabled in parliament on Thursday. The report says the suspected loss could be as high as A$285m, after an estimated A$257m had already been paid to about 9,000 ineligible businesses during the pandemic.The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission said the conduct was not a one-off mistake or an oversight. It found that decisions were made to withhold information about the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 03:59 LONDON
Trump says leakers should be shot at Arizona rally
United States President Donald Trump has said people who leak government information to the media should be shot, making the remarks at a campaign rally in Bullhead City, Arizona. He was urging supporters to vote in the November 3 midterm elections when he made the comments. Trump said, "In my opinion, leakers should be shot," and added that in the past people were shot for leaking details about military attacks.The president appeared to be referring to Operation Midnight Hammer, the US attack on Iran in June 2025 during the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. He said leaks had exposed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 03:02 LONDON
Britain funds GBP 17m in repairs to Chornobyl plant damaged by Russian drone strike
Britain is providing GBP 17m in funding for repairs to the Chornobyl nuclear power plant after damage caused by a Russian drone strike last year. The source identifies the site as the Chornobyl nuclear power plant and says the funding will go toward repair work. No further details are provided on the extent of the damage, whether any systems remain affected, or what specific repairs are being covered. The announcement frames the support as UK funding tied to a nuclear facility previously hit in a drone attack. The text does not say when the repairs will begin or whether the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 00:33 LONDON
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EU Council approves conclusions on democratic participation and societal resilience
The Council has approved conclusions on inclusive democratic participation and societal and community resilience, acting at the initiative of the Irish presidency. The text is framed as a follow-up to the Commission's communication on a European Democracy Shield and focuses on strengthening democratic resilience across the EU. The conclusions call for more inclusive and transparent decision-making, stronger public trust in democratic institutions, and closer cooperation at EU level to tackle citizens' disengagement. They also emphasize support for civil society engagement and cite the need to protect democracy as central to the Union. The Council urges the Commission to ensure proper... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 00:30 LONDON
Zelensky meets Andy Burnham at Downing Street amid Ukraine support push
Volodymyr Zelensky met Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Downing Street on Wednesday as Ukraine sought to shore up support from European allies five years into Russia's war. The meeting took place at No 10 and included a military ceremonial guard for the Ukrainian president, which was described as thought to be a first for a foreign leader. Burnham used the meeting to signal continued British backing for Kyiv at a time of renewed pressure on Ukraine's energy system and wider diplomatic strain.Burnham told Zelensky that Britain would "forever stand by you" and said he was accelerating the delivery of air... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 22:59 LONDON
UN envoy warns Libya's political divisions still threaten stability
The UN envoy told the Security Council on Wednesday that Libya has made progress in its political process, but warned that institutional divisions, economic deterioration and security fragility continue to threaten stability. The briefing focused on the continuing risks facing the country despite the reported movement in talks. The envoy urged Libyan leaders to overcome their differences and clear the way for national elections. The message to the Council linked Libya's stalled political cohesion directly to the need for an agreed electoral path. The source provides no further operational detail, casualty information or named actors beyond the UN envoy and... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 21:33 LONDON
US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's top legislator amid energy diplomacy talks
The United States has removed Jorge Rodriguez, the head of Venezuela's National Assembly, from its sanctions list, in a move tied to broader energy and diplomatic talks with Caracas. The delisting was posted on the Treasury Department's sanctions website on Wednesday, formally taking his name off the Specially Designated Nationals list. Rodriguez has held the National Assembly presidency since 2021 and was reappointed in January.The Treasury action comes as Washington and Caracas continue wider negotiations over Venezuela's energy sector and political future. Rodriguez was sanctioned during Donald Trump's first administration, alongside his sister Delcy Rodriguez, over their roles in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 21:32 LONDON
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Israel's former security chief sues Netanyahu over October 7 defamation claims
Israel's former domestic security chief Ronen Bar has filed a defamation lawsuit against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over accusations linked to the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack. The case was lodged in Israel as the country heads toward its October 27 election, adding a new legal and political flashpoint to an already bitter dispute over responsibility for the deadliest attack in the country's history. Bar says Netanyahu made false claims about his conduct before the assault and used them to shift blame away from his own role.According to the court filing, Bar is seeking three million shekels, or about $968,500,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 20:07 LONDON
Alleged Chinese spy network used LinkedIn to target more than 100 Australians
An alleged Chinese spying network used LinkedIn to approach more than 100 people linked to Australia, according to an investigation based on records obtained by the Australian Federal Police. The targets included former Queensland premier Steven Miles, an AFP commander and several senior federal officials. The network is also linked to the case of businessman Alexander Csergo, who became the first person convicted under Australia's foreign interference laws.The investigation says two LinkedIn accounts connected to suspected Chinese spies amassed thousands of connections worldwide and used profiles presenting themselves as think-tank representatives. Between 2016 and 2025, the accounts targeted Australians working... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 20:04 LONDON
Report Claims FBI Director Traveled to Russia to Meet Kremlin Members
A television report has claimed that the director of the FBI travelled to Russia to meet with members of the Kremlin. The allegation was published on 14 October 2026 and is the only confirmed detail supplied in the available material. No independent corroboration is included in the supporting rows.The report does not provide the director's name, the purpose of the trip, or the timing of the alleged meeting. It also does not identify which Kremlin officials were said to have taken part. The available row presents the claim as a media report rather than a confirmed official announcement.Because the allegation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON
Suspected Israeli online recruitment operations alarm Iran and Lebanon
Security concerns have risen in Lebanon and Iran after reports of suspected Israeli intelligence activity on social media, including a verified Instagram account that appeared to pose as Mossad and post Arabic-language recruitment appeals. The account, which operates under the handle @themossad_official, has been described as publishing messages aimed at encouraging people to make contact through private channels. Lebanese security officials have warned residents not to engage with the account.The profile is said to feature pinned highlight reels with Arabic labels including "Lebanon," "Israel," "Mossad wants you!," "Protection," and "Think about your future." According to the supplied material, the account... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 18:32 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Ukraine under fresh attack as Hormuz tensions rise and markets turn mixed
Russia intensified pressure on Ukraine with overnight strikes on Kyiv and other cities, killing at least one person, injuring more than 20 and damaging power infrastructure, while separate attacks left about 600,000 people without electricity and disrupted front line operations after Starlink speed restrictions hit battlefield communications. 🔗 🔗The wider war damage is also spreading beyond the capital, with the UN saying recent Russian attacks in Kyiv and Kharkiv killed and injured civilians and damaged homes, and with Ukraine’s landmine contamination growing as deminers increasingly rely on drones and artificial intelligence to clear dangerous areas. 🔗 🔗In Europe, the UK... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Oct 2026 18:24 LONDON
Two Iranian security personnel killed in separate attacks near Chabahar in Sistan-Baluchestan
At least two Iranian security personnel have been killed in separate incidents in Sistan-Baluchestan province near the border with Pakistan, according to Iranian reports. The killings took place in Mehrestan district, an area that has seen repeated attacks in recent weeks. The incidents add to growing security concerns around the Chabahar port region, which sits on Iran's eastern flank.One of the victims was an officer who commanded a women's unit in the Basij paramilitary force, which is part of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. She was shot dead outside her home in Mehrestan on Wednesday, according to the report. In... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 18:00 LONDON
Kyiv hit again as Russian overnight strike kills one and damages power infrastructure
At least one person was killed and more than 20 others injured in an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv, according to the supplied report. The strike hit Ukraine's capital as residents were sleeping and caused a large fire in a residential building. It also damaged key energy infrastructure, adding to pressure on the city's power system.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Darnytska CHP-4 plant, which supplies Kyiv with heating and electricity, was targeted by a ballistic missile. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said energy facilities in Kyiv and the surrounding region came under a massive ballistic missile strike and that there were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 17:32 LONDON
Singapore-flagged container ship sinks after projectile strike in Strait of Hormuz, with second vessel damaged
Singaporean authorities said the container ship GFS Pride sank after being struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. All 21 crew members were evacuated and no injuries were reported, while the vessel was left damaged and on fire before it went down. A second Singapore-flagged container ship, GFS Giselle, was also hit in a separate strike and sustained hull damage before reaching safe anchorage with all 22 crew.The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said the two incidents involved vessels passing through one of the world's most sensitive shipping corridors. The Hydrographer of Pakistan warned mariners... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
United States prepares first Belarusian potash shipment in four years
The United States is preparing to receive its first shipment of Belarusian potash in four years, with a 30,000-tonne cargo expected at the Port of New Orleans on Wednesday. The move marks a tentative reopening of trade between Washington and Minsk after sanctions on major Belarusian potash producers were lifted in March. It also comes as the US looks for cheaper fertiliser supplies amid higher farm input costs and wider trade tensions.The shipment was identified in data from Kpler, according to the supplied material. It would represent only a small share of the 5.6 million tonnes of potash the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 16:05 LONDON
US inflation rises more than expected in September as gasoline prices jump
US consumer inflation accelerated more than expected in September, according to official figures released in the final data update before next month's midterm elections. The consumer price index showed annual inflation at 3.7%, up from 3.4% in August. The increase was driven in large part by higher gasoline prices, which rose after disruption to Middle East energy supplies linked in the reporting to the US-Israel conflict with Iran.The Bureau of Labor Statistics said gasoline prices jumped 9.1% in September alone and accounted for more than half of the monthly increase in inflation. Energy prices overall were up 20.4% over the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 16:03 LONDON
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Western allies intensify inspections of Russian shadow tankers under maritime law
Ukraine's Western allies are stepping up inspections of Russian shadow-fleet tankers at sea, using maritime law to try to disrupt sanctioned oil flows. The move marks a more assertive phase in efforts to enforce restrictions on Russian crude exports, according to experts cited in the supplied material. It also reflects a broader attempt to raise the logistical cost of moving oil outside the sanctions system.The reporting says countries sanctioning Russian oil have, for the first time this year, enforced boarding and inspection rights under the Law of the Sea. Michelle Bockmann, an analyst at maritime intelligence company Windward, said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
Nord Stream trial opens in Hamburg as prosecutors allege organised sabotage plot
The first trial over the Nord Stream pipeline explosions has opened in Hamburg, with a Ukrainian suspect accused of helping organise the sabotage operation. The hearing is taking place under tight security at the Hanseatic Higher Regional Court, and the defendant has been identified by German prosecutors as Serhii K. He is the first suspect to face a German court over the blasts that damaged the pipelines in September 2022.Prosecutors allege that the 50-year-old helped lead a team that included divers, a boat captain and an explosives expert. They say the case involves offences linked to the explosions, property damage,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 15:29 LONDON
Iran expands Strait of Hormuz surveillance amid surge in attacks and falling oil transit
Iran says it has expanded surveillance in and around the Strait of Hormuz by deploying new naval units east of the waterway, as attacks on shipping rise and oil transit falls again. The announcement comes amid heightened tension over one of the world's most important energy chokepoints, where maritime traffic has faced what the report describes as the worst spate of attacks since the start of the war involving the United States and Israel against Iran. The move is being presented by Tehran as part of a wider effort to monitor vessels more closely and maintain pressure in the disputed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 12:30 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine hit by power cuts and Starlink disruption as Middle East and Congo tensions rise
Russian strikes have left about 600,000 people without power in Ukraine, while Kyiv said overnight restrictions on Starlink terminals disrupted several military missions and badly affected logistics on the front line. The outages came as Ukraine also reported that battlefield communications were hit by the speed limits on the satellite network. 🔗 🔗In a separate boost for Kyiv, the European Commission disbursed EUR 2.86 billion under the defence component of the EUR 90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. The payment was announced as Ukraine continued to face pressure from Russian attacks and communications disruption. 🔗In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Oct 2026 12:20 LONDON
Iran executes man in Kerman over armed attacks during alleged US-Israeli operations
Iran has executed Ali-Sina Mostafavi in the city of Kerman after convicting him of carrying out armed attacks during what the judiciary described as joint American-Israeli military operations on Iranian soil. The execution was reported on Wednesday by the judiciary's official news outlet, which said Mostafavi was 38 and had been held in Shahab prison in Kerman. The case has drawn attention because it combines allegations of violence, political unrest and accusations of cooperation with hostile foreign-linked media.According to the judiciary, Mostafavi was accused of opening fire on civilians in Azadi Square in Kerman on 24 March, injuring one woman... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 11:02 LONDON
Trump says massive oil, gas and mineral exploration is preparing to begin in Greenland amid security deal
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration is getting ready to begin in Greenland. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he described the Arctic island as a place with some of the world's largest reserves of "easily" extractable oil. He did not say who would carry out the work or give a timetable for any project.Trump linked the announcement to last month's security deal with Denmark and Greenland, saying the arrangement had strengthened the position of both the United States and Europe. The agreement expands the US military role on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
Israel's southern Lebanon line leaves villages occupied and displaced
Israel is continuing to occupy large parts of southern Lebanon despite a framework agreement signed in June that was meant to secure a phased withdrawal, according to a current report on the border area. The report says homes and infrastructure have been systematically demolished in dozens of villages, leaving residents uncertain whether they will be able to return. It describes a shifting military line that has reshaped life in the south and kept tens of thousands of Lebanese displaced.The account identifies Khiam, near the border with Israel, as one of the affected villages, and says one resident has been living... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 09:04 LONDON
Kabila launches new rebel-linked coalition in eastern DR Congo amid conflict fears
Former Democratic Republic of the Congo president Joseph Kabila has formally launched a new political-military coalition in the eastern city of Goma, deepening concerns that the long-running conflict in the region could intensify. The movement, called the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, was presented from Kabila's residence and is described as replacing the M23-AFC alliance. The announcement ties a former head of state more directly to armed actors already fighting government forces in the east.According to the supporting report, Kabila said he will lead the coalition, while Corneille Nangaa will serve as deputy alongside Bertrand Bisimwa. Freddy Kaniki... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 09:01 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Russia intensifies Ukraine strikes as Middle East tensions and Bank of America fine dominate
Russia launched heavy overnight strikes on Ukraine that killed at least six people and cut power to hundreds of thousands, with attacks hitting multiple regions and adding to pressure on the energy grid. The UN said recent Russian strikes in Kharkiv and Kyiv killed and injured civilians and damaged homes and infrastructure, while Ukraine’s landmine contamination is also widening as deminers increasingly use drones and AI. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, blasts were reported in Yemen’s capital Sanaa after the Saudi led coalition warned civilians to stay away from an oil depot and nearby storage facility, as the Houthis... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Oct 2026 08:40 LONDON
BHP to cut hundreds of jobs at Pilbara iron ore mines
BHP has confirmed job cuts across several of its iron ore operations in Western Australia's Pilbara region. The changes affect sites including South Flank, Mining Area C, Jimblebar and Newman, according to details reported on Wednesday. The move comes as the company seeks to reshape parts of its iron ore business in one of Australia's most important mining areas.The company did not say exactly how many roles would go, but reports indicate around 300 jobs could be axed. A spokesperson said the miner was making changes to ensure the business could continue to make a significant contribution to the region... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 08:02 LONDON
Ukraine landmine contamination expands as deminers turn to drones and AI
Ukraine's landmine contamination is widening as demining teams adapt to a battlefield shaped by drones, missiles and shifting front lines. A report published on Wednesday describes fields in eastern Ukraine where civilians are trying to make land usable again after Russian occupation and repeated fighting. It says the country remains among the most mine-contaminated in the world, with the problem now extending beyond traditional mine belts.The report says deminers are increasingly using drones and artificial intelligence to identify and clear explosive hazards more safely and quickly. Paul Heslop, the programme manager for mine action at the United Nations Development Programme... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 05:29 LONDON
US fines Bank of America $1.2bn over money laundering and sanctions violations
The US Treasury Department has imposed more than $1.21 billion in penalties on Bank of America over failures linked to anti-money-laundering and sanctions compliance. The action affects the second-largest bank in the United States and was announced on Tuesday. Treasury said the case involved shortcomings in suspicious transaction reporting, customer due diligence and sanctions controls.According to the department, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network assessed a $1.2 billion penalty for the bank's failure to mitigate and report priority national security risks, including Chinese money laundering networks and illicit finance along the southwest border. Treasury said the bank failed to timely report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 02:59 LONDON
Severe storms damage Alice Springs buildings, power lines and businesses
Severe, tornado-like storms have caused significant damage in Alice Springs and parts of the Northern Territory, leaving businesses and residents assessing the impact. The weather system brought heavy rain, hail and winds of nearly 100km/h to the outback town on Monday afternoon. Reports from the area described roofs being torn from houses, trees and power lines brought down, and roads covered with leaf litter and mud.At the DoubleTree Hilton in Alice Springs, the storm caused extensive damage across several parts of the building. The hotel's general manager said water blew in under the front doors and poured through the ceiling... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 01:59 LONDON
UN says Russian attacks in recent days killed and injured civilians in Kharkiv and Kyiv
The UN aid coordination office (OCHA) said Russian attacks in recent days on Ukraine's two largest cities killed and injured civilians and caused damage to homes and civilian infrastructure. The report named Kharkiv and Kyiv as the cities affected. The source does not provide casualty totals, specific strike locations, or the type of weapons used. It only states that civilians were killed and injured and that residential and civilian infrastructure were damaged. The report frames the attacks as part of recent violence affecting Ukraine's largest urban centers. No further details on timing, responders, or the extent of the damage are... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 22:02 LONDON
NATO outlines new defence plan amid Russia threat and US troop drawdown
NATO's top military commander has outlined a new defence plan that puts low-cost drones, artificial intelligence and rapid strikes at the centre of the alliance's deterrence posture. The remarks were delivered as NATO continues to adapt to a planned withdrawal of thousands of United States troops from Europe. The message also comes amid renewed concern among alliance members about the threat from Russia.The plan was presented as a common vision for how NATO would deter an attack on member states, with the alliance saying it does not want war but is prepared to fight if necessary. The emphasis on drones... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 21:34 LONDON
Arizona Man Indicted After Assault on Airline Passenger Forced Baltimore Emergency Landing
An Arizona man has been indicted in connection with an onboard attack that forced an emergency landing at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Baltimore, Maryland. The source identifies the man as Layne Lundeen, 67, of Tucson. According to the text, the indictment stems from an attack on an airline passenger that disrupted the flight and prompted the diversion. The reported incident resulted in the aircraft landing at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Lundeen is charged with interfering with flight crew members and attendants and assaulting those individuals by striking, beating, and wounding them. No further details on the passenger,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 20:32 LONDON
Yemen cholera cases triple in three weeks as renewed fighting displaces more than 200,000
Yemen is facing a sharp rise in suspected cholera cases as renewed fighting drives large-scale displacement and worsens conditions in crowded camps. The World Health Organization said suspected cases have tripled over the past three weeks, with the outbreak concentrated in areas hosting people who have fled the latest violence. The warning comes as the country continues to grapple with overlapping conflict and public-health pressures.According to the WHO, Yemen has recorded 8,034 suspected cholera cases and 27 deaths this year. The agency said the number of suspected cases rose from 217 in the week of 6-12 September to 647 in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 19:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Russia intensifies strikes as Middle East tensions, UK security warnings and IMF downgrades mount
Russia intensified its campaign against Ukraine with missile and drone strikes on Kharkiv and the Lviv region, killing three civilians in Kharkiv after a residential building collapsed, while Kyiv was also hit by ballistic missiles and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said allies gave no warning before the attack. 🔗 🔗Ukraine said it would pause strikes on Russian oil refineries and other energy infrastructure for two days, in a move meant to create space for a proposed ceasefire, even as Russia continued to hit power infrastructure inside Ukraine. 🔗In the Black Sea, Bulgarian authorities said a drone attack off their coast struck... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Oct 2026 18:23 LONDON
Qatar says it was attacked by Iran as emir vows resilience and stronger defence
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has said Qatar was attacked on its territory by Iran, describing it as a violation of sovereignty and international law. The emir made the remarks in Doha at the opening of the Shura Council's annual session, where he also said Qatar would emerge from the crisis more resilient. He framed the response as one of defence without widening the conflict.The emir said Qatar has long preferred negotiation and peaceful means to resolve disputes, but added that this does not mean the country will be complacent about defending itself. He said the right to defend... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 17:59 LONDON
UK says Iran is stepping up targeting of military bases after RAF Fairford incident
MI5 chief Ken McCallum has said Iran is increasing attempts to target sensitive military sites in Britain, linking the warning to a series of incidents at airbases and to what he described as a major shift in Tehran's approach this year. In his annual speech, McCallum said Iranian ambitions were moving toward harder targets, including military sites, while stressing that he could not comment on the RAF Fairford case because it remains under investigation. His remarks add to the government's public attribution of the Fairford incident to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.The warning follows the suspected plot at RAF Fairford... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 17:34 LONDON
Drone attack off Bulgaria sinks ship as 11 remain missing, officials say
Bulgarian authorities have reported a fresh maritime security incident in the Black Sea, saying two merchant vessels were struck off the country's coast and one later sank. The developments have intensified concern over spillover from the war in Ukraine into waters used by commercial shipping. Officials said the incident took place on Tuesday near Bulgaria's shoreline, with one ship hit east of Byala and the other sinking further north near Krapets.The presidency said the Ukrainian-owned cargo ship Chelsea 3 was hit by three aerial drones, and all 15 crew members aboard were rescued. The Bulgarian interior ministry said the second... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 17:29 LONDON
Yemeni government says it carried out nine air strikes in Taiz as fighting continues south of city
Forces loyal to Yemen's internationally recognised government say they have carried out nine air strikes on Houthi positions and military equipment in Taiz governorate. The strikes were reported on Tuesday and were concentrated in Dhubab district and al-Masrakh district, both in the southwest of the country. At the same time, fighting was reported to be continuing between government forces and the Houthis in al-Shaqab, south of Taiz city.According to the Taiz Military Axis Media Center, which is affiliated with the Ministry of Defence, the clashes remain active on the ground. The government said five of the air strikes hit Dhubab... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 15:59 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Russia hits Kharkiv and Lviv as Gaza, Ukraine and Black Sea tensions deepen
Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kharkiv and the Lviv region overnight, killing three civilians in Kharkiv after a four storey residential building was partly collapsed and rescue workers pulled three bodies from the rubble. 🔗Ukraine said it would pause strikes on Russian oil refineries and other energy sites for two days, in what it described as an effort to create space for a proposed ceasefire, even as Russia continued hitting power infrastructure. 🔗In the Black Sea, Bulgaria reported a fresh drone attack on two ships near its coast, with one vessel sinking and rescue operations under way, adding to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Oct 2026 12:20 LONDON
Israeli forces raid Palestinian NGO offices and deploy snipers near Ramallah hospital
Israeli forces raided the offices of several Palestinian non-governmental organisations in Ramallah on Tuesday, while snipers were deployed around the entrances to the Palestine Medical Complex. The operation took place in the centre of the city in the occupied West Bank and affected both civil society offices and the area around the largest government medical facility in the territory. The presence of armed forces in a busy urban area caused panic among residents and disrupted normal activity.The official Palestinian news agency reported that snipers were positioned outside the hospital entrances, while Israeli forces searched the Union of Palestinian Women's Committees... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 11:33 LONDON
Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kharkiv and Lviv region, killing three civilians
Rescue workers in Kharkiv recovered three bodies from the rubble of a four-storey residential building after an overnight Russian strike collapsed part of the block in the city's western Kholodnohirskyi district. The attack also damaged a five-storey building in the Shevchenkivskyi district, where windows were blown out in nearby apartment blocks. In the western Lviv region, a separate drone attack set two homes on fire in Murovane and damaged three cars.Emergency crews, police, bomb-disposal teams and search dogs remained at the Kharkiv sites as they continued looking for anyone who might still be trapped. A responder from the State Emergency... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 11:30 LONDON
Air France says it will follow Israeli crew nationality restrictions for flights to Tel Aviv
Air France has said it will comply with new Israeli restrictions limiting which crew members may operate flights into the country based on nationality. The airline's confirmation comes after reports that the rules apply to nationals of 31 Muslim-majority countries and could affect foreign carriers serving Israel. The policy has drawn attention because it may force airlines to adjust staffing for flights to Tel Aviv and Israeli airspace.According to the supplied report, the restrictions were communicated by Israel's Ministry of Transport and Road Safety to foreign airlines on 1 October. The directive says pilots and cabin crew operating flights into... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 11:07 LONDON
Delta flight evacuated at Ben Gurion Airport after anonymous bomb threat
A Delta Airlines flight from New York to Tel Aviv was evacuated at Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday after an anonymous bomb threat prompted an emergency response. The aircraft was moved to an isolated area of the airport and searched by officials. Authorities later said there was no immediate danger and that the threat appeared to be a false alarm.The incident involved Flight 1073, which had been bound for Tel Aviv in Israel. According to the confirmed account, the message claimed that an explosive device was on board, triggering the evacuation and inspection. Airport staff and security personnel carried out... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 11:04 LONDON
Anthropic says Houthi militants used Claude AI in weapons development amid deadly Saudi airport strike
Anthropic has said Houthi militants in Yemen used its Claude AI system to help develop weapons technology aimed at Saudi Arabia. The company said the group used the tool to assist with warheads and guidance systems, while also referring to three separate weapons development programmes. The disclosure comes as the conflict continues to spill across the Yemen-Saudi border and into wider regional security concerns.According to the company, the militants used Claude Code to help develop technology for guiding, controlling and navigating weapons. Anthropic said it had blocked most of the requests, but not all, and said the group used different... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 09:35 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Riyadh under repeated attack as IMF cuts regional outlook and Ukraine strikes continue
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a ballistic missile fired towards Riyadh as the Houthis claimed fresh strikes on the capital’s airport and an air base in Khami, with the airport remaining closed after renewed attacks. The claims came amid a third straight day of missile and drone attacks on the Saudi capital. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the wider Gulf, Qatar’s emir said the country had faced “exceptional events” as regional instability continued to weigh on the state, while the International Monetary Fund sharply downgraded its outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia, warning the region’s economy is now set to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Oct 2026 08:41 LONDON
Pakistan's PTI prepares court challenge to federal takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party says it will challenge in court the federal government's takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, after emergency laws and governor's rule were imposed in the northwestern province. The move has deepened a political crisis that is already tied to a delayed march on Islamabad by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. PTI officials say the suspension of the provincial administration is politically motivated, while the federal government says it is necessary for security.Sheikh Waqas Akram, PTI's central information secretary, said the party would file its challenge on Tuesday, with a petition drafted by a legal committee... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 08:02 LONDON
Federal agents search Ilhan Omar home amid criminal investigation and political backlash
US federal agents searched the Washington home of Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar as part of a criminal investigation, according to officials. The operation took place early in the morning and was carried out by Homeland Security Investigations, the investigative arm of US immigration enforcement. It has triggered a sharp political backlash and renewed accusations that the Trump administration is using federal law enforcement against political opponents.The Justice Department said agents executed a judicially authorised search warrant in the Washington area, but did not identify Ms Omar or disclose the nature of the probe. Tom Homan, described by President Donald Trump... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 07:35 LONDON
IMF warns of elevated AI and cyber risks to global financial system in Bangkok
The International Monetary Fund has warned that elevated risks linked to artificial intelligence and cyber threats could trigger a sharp tightening of financial conditions and market turmoil. The warning was set out in the fund's latest Global Financial Stability Report, released during the second day of its annual meetings with the World Bank in Bangkok. The report said an AI-related market correction and severe cyber incidents are plausible near-term catalysts for disruption.The IMF said the recent boom in artificial intelligence, together with heavy investment in semiconductors and data centres, has supported global growth. It also cautioned that growing evidence suggests... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 07:32 LONDON
Guterres condemns deadly Houthi missile strike on Riyadh airport
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned a Houthi missile attack on Riyadh's main airport in Saudi Arabia. The attack is described as deadly, with Saudi authorities saying 12 people were killed and more than 300 wounded. The statement from Guterres was direct: "These attacks must cease immediately." No further details are provided in the source on the timing of the strike, the extent of damage, or any immediate security response at the airport. The only verified impact in the source is the casualty figure reported by Saudi authorities. The attack is identified as a Houthi missile strike, and the condemnation... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 07:04 LONDON
Security Council meets on Syria as transition faces pressure
The Security Council is meeting on Syria as the country's fragile transition comes under pressure on several fronts. The source says economic hardship is fueling unrest, Israeli incursions continue in the south, and sectarian tensions persist in Sweida. Damascus is also reporting progress on its chemical weapons programme. The text says there are also talks about future elections, indicating that political transition issues remain on the council's agenda. The source adds that millions remain displaced. No further operational details, casualty figures, or specific outcomes from the meeting are provided in the text. #IsraeliIncursions #Sweida #Damascus #chemicalweapons #displaced United Nations News... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 07:02 LONDON
Flash floods in Nepal's Gorkha district strand more than 100 trekkers as rescue continues
More than 100 foreign trekkers remain stranded in central Nepal after flash floods and a landslide damaged the Manaslu trekking route in Gorkha district. The latest reports say the floods swept away bridges, hiking trails and hundreds of homes, adding to the disruption already caused by the blocked Budhi Gandaki River. Rescue operations are continuing as authorities work to move people out of affected areas and assess the damage.A local official with the Manaslu Conservation Area Project said the trekkers were stranded in different parts of the popular route after sections of the trail were washed away. Authorities said 321... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
Ethiopia's Tigray fighting deepens as UAE backs government and Saudi role comes under scrutiny
Renewed fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region is drawing in wider regional interests, with the United Arab Emirates publicly backing the federal government and Saudi Arabia's diplomatic role coming under fresh scrutiny. The escalation has raised concern that the conflict could spread beyond Tigray into neighbouring Afar and Amhara, while tensions with Eritrea add to fears of a broader confrontation. The developments also put renewed pressure on the November 2022 Pretoria peace agreement, which was intended to end the war between Ethiopia's government and Tigrayan forces.On 25 September, the UAE condemned attacks by the Tigray People's Liberation Front and allied armed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON
Iran says oil intermediaries owe billions amid sanctions pressure
Iran says a network of oil intermediaries handling past oil sales owes the government between 10 billion euros and 11 billion euros, in a dispute that has drawn fresh attention to the country's sanctions-hit energy finances. The claim was set out by a spokesperson for the judiciary in September and is now being linked by officials and analysts to the strain on Tehran's oil revenue collection. The debt is described as equivalent to about half of the oil revenue projected in Iran's budget for the current fiscal year.The intermediaries are part of a system Iran developed in 2012 after American... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 23:03 LONDON
Carney urges Canadian unity as Alberta prepares for secession referendum
Prime Minister Mark Carney has used a Thanksgiving message to call for national unity a week before Alberta is due to vote on a separatism referendum. The vote is scheduled for October 19 and asks Albertans whether the province should begin the legal process needed for a future binding referendum on separation from Canada. Carney said Canada cannot "build big things on fault lines" and argued that the country is stronger together.The referendum is non-binding, but it would open the way to a later vote on whether Alberta should leave Canada. Voters are being asked whether Alberta should remain a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 23:00 LONDON
Leaked documents raise perjury concerns in Abramovich oil-fields case
Leaked documents seen by the BBC suggest that Eugene Tenenbaum, one of Roman Abramovich's closest associates, may have misled a UK court in a long-running dispute over Siberian oil fields. The case dates back to 2008 and centred on ownership of assets linked to Sibneft and Sibir Energy PLC. Abramovich won that case at the time, but the newly reported material raises fresh questions about what was presented to the court.According to the documents, there may have been a premeditated attempt to reduce the value of another investor's stake in the Siberian venture. Tenenbaum, a former director of Chelsea Football... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 20:03 LONDON
Ethiopian forces enter Adwa as Tigray offensive advances
Ethiopian government forces have entered the strategic town of Adwa in northern Tigray, according to residents, after fighters from the Tigray People's Liberation Front withdrew. The move came days after federal forces captured Adigrat and as flights resumed to Mekelle, the regional capital, signalling a rapid shift in control across the area. Residents said federal troops and an allied militia entered Adwa on Sunday without a fight.The town lies about 40km from Eritrea's border, making it a sensitive location in a region that has seen repeated military movement. A TPLF vice president declined to comment on the development. One resident... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 20:00 LONDON
UK expands police protection for non-MPs and orders urgent security review
The UK government has announced that political figures who are not MPs will receive police support, in a move aimed at strengthening protection for people serving in public life. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood told MPs that the current arrangements were not sufficient for peers, former MPs and party spokespeople. She also said an urgent independent review would examine security arrangements for high-profile figures, including politicians and royals.Mahmood said the new support would include access to a named police officer and help with wider security measures, although she did not set out the full detail of how the system would work.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 19:00 LONDON
Heavy fighting on Yemen desert front lines against Houthis in Lahj governorate
Pro-government forces in Yemen say they have recently pushed Houthi fighters out of part of a desert battlefield in Lahj governorate, as fighting continues near the front line at Shaab-al-Jinn. Commanders described the area as a shifting line of sandbagged positions where progress is difficult to measure, even after days of combat. The account comes from a front that sits close to the Bab al-Mandab corridor, a strategic waterway linking the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.A commander with the Southern Forces, Tawfiq Al Haboun, said there had been heavy fighting and described the Houthis as having snipers, artillery... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 18:09 LONDON
Yandex services disrupted as Ukraine strike is linked to sharp drop in bot traffic
Volodymyr Zelensky said a Ukrainian strike on a Yandex data centre in Vladimir has been followed by a sharp fall in bot traffic, as the company's services began returning to normal. Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum in Poland, he said social media users may have noticed their feeds were quieter after the attack. He linked the outage to fewer online provocations, saying there was "less hate, less division, and fewer provocations" because there were fewer bots.The strike hit a data centre in Vladimir, about 100 miles east of Moscow, on Sunday, according to the report. Yandex said almost all... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 18:04 LONDON
Allegations that Russian medics helped torture Ukrainian prisoners
A Nobel Peace Prize-linked human rights group has alleged that Russian medics were involved in the torture of Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war. The claims were presented as part of a wider effort to document abuses and increase pressure on Russia to save lives. The allegations include denial of medical care, the use of tasers, and branding detainees with pro-Russia messages.Oleksandra Matviichuk, who leads the Center for Civil Liberties, said the group wanted to share the information to put pressure on Russia because people were dying. She said the conditions described were inhuman and beyond human imagination. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
Iran and Saudi Arabia hold first public contact since Houthi escalation over Yemen
Iran and Saudi Arabia have held their first publicly reported contact since the Houthi escalation intensified, with both sides discussing the conflict in Yemen and efforts to reduce tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Sunday, according to the supplied material. Tehran also offered to help facilitate talks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah.The call came after deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia, including strikes on Riyadh's international airport over the weekend that killed 14 people and wounded hundreds, according to the supplied row.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 16:34 LONDON
Diesel prices surge as Iran war and Ukraine refinery strikes squeeze global supply
Global diesel markets are under renewed pressure as supply disruptions linked to the war involving Iran and Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy facilities continue to reduce exports. The latest reporting says the fall in diesel shipments has helped push prices higher in the United States, the United Kingdom and other markets. The issue has become a wider economic concern because diesel is central to road freight, shipping and other parts of the supply chain.The supplied material says United States President Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries for part of the global reduction in diesel exports, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 16:32 LONDON
Iran threatens US-UAE oil shuttle operations in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has signalled that it intends to disrupt a shuttle system moving crude oil beyond the Strait of Hormuz, escalating pressure on a maritime route that remains central to global energy flows. Iranian authorities said the system, which they described as Arab-operated and assisted by the United States, is now an explicit target. The warning comes as the Strait has been largely closed to shipping after earlier attacks, with exports rerouted through a route reportedly opened by the US Navy.Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei said on Sunday night that the shuttle operation involved smaller vessels transferring oil to larger tankers.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 16:30 LONDON
Explosion near Ramim Ridge injures about 20 in northern Israel as investigation continues
An explosion near Ramim Ridge in northern Israel has injured about 20 people, including children and teachers, during a school excursion, according to the latest confirmed information. The blast happened near the community of Neot Mordechai, close to the border with Lebanon, while the group was visiting the area near Pe'er lookout. Emergency teams were deployed quickly to the scene, and the injured were taken for treatment.The Israeli emergency service said one person is in critical condition, two are seriously injured and three others have moderate injuries. Another 15 people were being assessed by rescue teams, with some potentially needing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
Saudi Arabia extends Riyadh airport suspension after deadly Houthi attacks as Gulf allies back response
A senior United Arab Emirates official has called for stronger Gulf security and defence cooperation after Houthi missile attacks on Riyadh's international airport killed 14 people over the weekend. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, said the strikes on Saudi Arabia undermined the security of the Emirates and other Gulf states. He wrote that "we are all targeted" and argued that failures in collective defence had encouraged attacks on the region.The latest figures show the death toll from Saturday's attack on King Khalid International Airport rose from 12 to 13 after an injured Indian citizen died on Sunday,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON
Israel expands Gaza Yellow Line in Shujayea, forcing families to flee
Israeli forces have moved the Gaza "Yellow Line" further west in Shujayea, a neighbourhood in southeastern Gaza City, according to the supplied report. The shift brought more of the area under Israeli military control and prompted Palestinian families to leave their homes. The move is part of a broader tightening of access across the Gaza Strip.The report says yellow concrete blocks were moved dozens of metres west on Sunday. It adds that nearly two-thirds of Gaza is now under Israeli military control or subject to access restrictions. The original Yellow Line was established under a United States-brokered ceasefire framework and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 11:04 LONDON
Australia presses Palestinian Authority after election postponement
Australia's foreign minister has urged the Palestinian Authority to hold elections without delay after President Mahmoud Abbas postponed the vote until September 2027. Penny Wong said the delay was "deeply disappointing" and argued that credible elections are an important part of the authority's commitment to reform, democratic renewal and accountable governance. She also said continued delays undermine the prospects of a two-state solution.The postponement affects elections that had been due in November and would have been the first Palestinian polls in 20 years. The Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization said the decision was driven by conditions in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
China sanctions Paraguay and Belize ministers over Taiwan ties
China has imposed sanctions on the communications minister of Paraguay and the foreign minister of Belize in a move linked to their governments' formal ties with Taiwan. The measures were announced on Monday and were described by Beijing as a response to what it called actions affecting its sovereignty and national security. The sanctions are part of China's wider pressure campaign over Taiwan, which it claims as its own territory.According to the Chinese foreign ministry, the measures include a ban on entry to Hong Kong and Macau, as well as restrictions on Chinese organisations and individuals from engaging in transactions,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 09:31 LONDON
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles toward East Sea as Seoul holds emergency meeting
South Korea says North Korea launched several ballistic missiles from the Pyongyang area toward the East Sea on Monday, prompting an emergency security meeting in Seoul. The Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were detected at about 09:20 local time, and that some flew more than 900 kilometres. Japan's defence ministry separately confirmed at least one suspected ballistic missile.Seoul said it had stepped up surveillance and vigilance for any further launches after the firing. South Korea's National Security Office convened an emergency meeting to review military readiness, underscoring the immediate concern in the capital. The supplied material says the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
BBC investigation says Deloitte helped falsify documents in Abramovich tax case
A BBC investigation has found that the world's biggest accountancy firm helped falsify documents to hide Roman Abramovich's wealth and evade tax. The findings centre on accounts signed off by Deloitte in Cyprus, which allegedly caused assets worth $672m to disappear from company records. The material was revealed in a joint investigation with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism.The documents cited in the investigation relate to assets including superyachts, mansions and private jets. According to the report, Deloitte also appears to have advised on a scheme to avoid a large tax bill through the falsification of documents. Barrister Andrew Mitchell KC,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 06:32 LONDON
UAE says flydubai suspect was radicalised in Melbourne as imam responds to allegations
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have said the 29-year-old suspect in an alleged hijacking attempt on a flydubai flight was radicalised while studying in Melbourne. The case has drawn attention because Emirati officials say the man tried to seize control of the aircraft and crash it into Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. A Melbourne mosque leader named in the reporting has now publicly responded, saying the allegations are false.In a statement released through state media last week, the UAE attorney-general said the suspect, widely reported as Omani national Hammam Al-Hammami, began to drift towards extremism and terrorism during... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 03:02 LONDON
Dozens killed in air strikes at Sudan-Egypt border gold mine as toll rises
A Sudanese rights group says at least 72 workers were killed in air strikes on a gold mine on the Sudan-Egypt border, in an attack that survivors described as chaotic and repeated. The site, identified as Jabal al-Uqaydat, is in a remote and disputed border area where informal mining has drawn workers to a resource-rich but insecure region. The group accused Egypt's air force of carrying out the strikes, while Egypt had not issued a comment in the supplied material.The Emergency Lawyers organisation said the attack took place on Saturday and that preliminary information pointed to the deaths of 72... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 02:59 LONDON
Hurricane Isaias leaves hundreds of thousands without power across Florida and Alabama
As cleanup and restoration efforts continue across Florida and Alabama, roughly 356,000 customers remained without power by midafternoon Sunday, according to the supplied report. The figure covers southern Alabama and northwestern Florida after Hurricane Isaias weakened from a Category 2 storm into a post-tropical cyclone. The storm made landfall near Destin, Florida, on Friday and then moved inland, leaving a trail of damage across the Gulf Coast.Florida Power and Light said workers from Florida and more than two dozen other states had been mobilised to help restore electricity. The National Weather Service said Isaias still had maximum sustained winds of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 02:02 LONDON
Two killed in south Lebanon during olive harvest as ceasefire tensions persist
Two men have been killed in southern Lebanon's Bint Jbeil district during the annual olive harvest, according to Lebanese state media and local authorities. One death was reported in the village of Froun, where a man was killed by a munition left over from recent fighting. The other occurred in Yater, where officials said Israeli shelling hit the outskirts of the town while the man was inspecting his land and olive trees.The Lebanese army blamed Israeli tank fire and described the attacks as a "flagrant breach of existing agreements." The official National News Agency said the man killed in Froun... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 22:32 LONDON
Trump's Russia diesel sanctions relief draws legality challenge as Republican backlash grows
A Republican senator has questioned whether Donald Trump's temporary easing of sanctions on Russian diesel is lawful, adding a new domestic political challenge to the White House's energy and Russia policy. Thom Tillis said the move could violate congressional law and warned that his support for Trump's legislative priorities may depend on the administration reversing course. The criticism comes as the president seeks to lower diesel prices in the United States after a period of fuel-market pressure.Tillis made the comments during a Sunday interview on NBC News's Meet the Press, saying there was a "legitimate case" that the president was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
Poland detains suspect in alleged plot against Tusk and defence minister
Polish authorities have detained a man suspected of planning an assassination attack against Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz. The arrest took place in the Lower Silesia region, according to officials cited in the latest update on the case. Tusk thanked police for what he called their swift and decisive action.Interior Ministry officials said police had received credible information about possible attacks against the two senior ministers, prompting a special security meeting on Sunday. A spokesman for the special services coordinator said the threat was being treated as deadly serious and that there was a strong likelihood... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 18:59 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz attacks intensify as vessel incidents spread across Gulf of Oman
Attacks and warnings involving commercial shipping have intensified around the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, according to reports from the area on Sunday. An unnamed crude oil supertanker was said to have hit a naval mine and suffered a major fire while using an unauthorised route with its navigation systems turned off. Separate reports also described an unidentified projectile striking a tanker heading outbound through the Strait of Hormuz, while another vessel was disabled in the Gulf of Oman.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said the supertanker had ignored the "security and rules" of the strategic waterway... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
Hurricane Simon nears western Mexico as Category 4 storm
Hurricane Simon has strengthened into a Category 4 storm as it approaches west-central Mexico, with forecasters warning that it could make landfall or pass close to the coast later today. The storm is being tracked near the country's Pacific shoreline, including areas around Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco state. Officials and residents are preparing for heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous coastal flooding.The US National Hurricane Center said Simon had maximum sustained winds of 249 km/h and that fluctuations in strength were expected until the core reached the coast. It warned that significant or catastrophic wind, storm surge and rainfall were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 07:59 LONDON
Trump factor could help Democrats win Republican strongholds at midterms
In rural Ohio, voters are weighing the impact of Donald Trump's presidency as the United States heads toward November's midterm elections. In Chillicothe, a town that has voted Republican in recent years, some residents say rising prices and immigration policy are shaping how they think about the vote. The contest is being watched closely because it could help determine whether Democrats can make gains in places long considered out of reach.One local resident, Daniel DeGarmo, said people in his community are feeling pressure from higher costs in everyday life. DeGarmo works as both a pastor and an auctioneer, and he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 06:02 LONDON
Yemen's Taiz hospitals near collapse as siege deepens
Yemen's Ministry of Public Health and Population says hospitals in Taiz are at risk of shutting down as fuel, medicines and other supplies run critically low under the Houthi siege. The warning comes as the city in southwestern Yemen faces what the ministry called an imminent health and humanitarian catastrophe. It said emergency care, surgery, intensive care, dialysis and neonatal services could stop if the blockade continues.The ministry said medicines, intravenous fluids, medical supplies and fuel at health facilities in Taiz are nearing depletion. It added that shortages could affect electricity generators, ambulances and the cold chains needed to keep... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 05:29 LONDON
US forces disable cargo ship in Gulf of Oman amid Iran blockade enforcement
United States forces have disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after its crew allegedly ignored repeated warnings and tried to continue through regional waters after leaving an Iranian port. The US military said a fighter jet struck the stern of the Panama-flagged M/V Ocean Molica, also known as the Arika Sun, with a precision munition. According to the statement, the strike fully disabled the ship's propulsion without harming the crew.The incident was described as part of an ongoing naval blockade enforcement campaign against ships entering or leaving Iranian ports. US Central Command said its forces resumed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 04:59 LONDON
Ebola spreads to new health zone in eastern DRC as Kenya confirms fatal imported case
Ebola has spread to a new health zone in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, while Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of the disease, according to the latest World Health Organization update. The developments point to continuing pressure on public health systems in the region and renewed concern about cross-border transmission. The outbreak is linked to the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola virus.The WHO said in an October 8 update that Alimbongo health zone in North Kivu province had reported Ebola cases for the first time. As of October 6, four confirmed cases, including two deaths, had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 02:00 LONDON
Pennsylvania home shooting leaves nine dead, including pregnant woman and children
Nine people, including the suspected gunman, were found dead after a shooting at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, police said. The victims included a pregnant woman, children and other relatives, according to officials. Officers were called to the scene after a gunshot detection alert and arrived within minutes, as the investigation continued.Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah said the 45-year-old man was related to seven of the victims, while the eighth victim was a friend of the pregnant woman. He said video and audio evidence recovered by investigators showed muffled gunshots coming from inside the home before two distressed women arrived... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
Myanmar junta recruitment quotas drive street abductions in Hpa-An
Young men in Hpa-An, the capital of Myanmar's southern Karen state, are said to be living in fear of being taken off the streets and forced into military service. Local residents say plain-clothed members and supporters of the Myanmar junta have been roaming the city and arbitrarily arresting people in their teens, 20s and 30s. The accounts describe a climate in which many families now keep young men indoors after dark or send them away from the area.A 26-year-old tuk-tuk driver in Hpa-An said he worries every time he goes out to work and that his family repeatedly warns him... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 00:29 LONDON
US pledges cooperation after Marine-linked murder arrest in Okinawa
A US Marine stationed on Okinawa has been arrested on suspicion of robbing and killing a 39-year-old woman in the Japanese city of Naha. The case has triggered protests and renewed scrutiny of the long-standing US military presence on the island. It has also prompted a month-long curfew for US military personnel stationed there, along with a ban on drinking alcohol while they undergo discipline training.The Marine, identified as Devin Jacob Ballard, is based at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, according to local police. He was arrested on 4 October on suspicion of robbing and murdering Anna Yagi in a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 22:00 LONDON
Tanker explodes after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Guard says
A petrol tanker exploded and caught fire after striking a naval mine while crossing the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The incident was reported on Saturday and involved one of the world's most important oil transit routes. No independent confirmation of the circumstances has been provided so far.The Guard did not disclose the vessel's name, flag or origin. It also gave no details on possible casualties or the extent of the damage. Iranian state media carried the account, but the available information remains limited and unverified by outside sources.The reported blast comes amid a sharp rise in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 19:59 LONDON
Drone strike in Sudan's Blue Nile region kills 41 near Ethiopian border, rights group says
A drone strike in Sudan's Blue Nile region has killed 41 people in a camp for displaced people near the Ethiopian border, according to a rights group. The attack hit the Abu Shandi area on Friday, with the Rapid Support Forces named as the group behind it. The incident adds to the violence in a region that has already seen repeated attacks in recent weeks.Emergency Lawyers said most of those killed were women and children. The UN Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs said it was appalled by reports from the area and said the site had been under... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 16:01 LONDON
Seven killed in Gaza as strikes continue on ceasefire anniversary
At least seven people, including an eight-year-old girl, were killed in separate Israeli attacks across Gaza on Saturday, according to medical sources. The deaths were reported a year after the United States-backed ceasefire came into effect, with fresh strikes hitting Gaza City and Khan Younis. The incidents were spread across different parts of the enclave, underscoring the continuing risk to civilians despite the truce.A source in ambulance and emergency services said Shahd Abdul-Razzaq al-Najjar, aged eight, was killed by an Israeli quadcopter drone in the al-Jawazat area of western Gaza City. In the same area, four people were killed and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
Trump Announces Deal With Putin to Release Russian Diesel to Global Market
US President Donald Trump has announced an agreement with Vladimir Putin to release large volumes of Russian diesel into the American and global markets. The announcement, made on Friday and discussed again on Saturday, immediately drew criticism from Ukraine and raised questions about the impact of sanctions on Russian energy exports. According to the statements provided, the deal would begin with an immediate release of 300,000 tonnes of diesel, followed by 500,000 tonnes in November and another 1 million tonnes later.Trump said an additional 3 million tonnes could be delivered in the near term, depending on the operating capacity of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON
US lifts sanctions on daughter of Myanmar military-linked businessman
The United States has removed Theint Win Htet from its sanctions list, in a move that comes days after reports that the Trump administration has reopened talks with Myanmar's government. The Treasury Department delisted her on Friday, according to its website, after she filed a lawsuit in July seeking to be taken off the list. The decision marks a notable shift in a sanctions case tied to Myanmar's military-linked business networks.Theint Win Htet had been sanctioned because of her connection to the Shwe Byain Phyu Group of Companies, which was founded by her father, Thein Win Zaw, and his family.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
US, Europe and Ukraine hold Miami talks on joint plan to end war as winter nears
US, Ukrainian and European officials met in Miami on Friday in a renewed diplomatic push to seek a common proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The talks were described by US envoy Steve Witkoff as "constructive" and focused on ways to de-escalate the conflict before winter. Witkoff said the meeting brought together the E3, the European Commission, Ukraine and NATO.According to Witkoff, the discussions covered energy resilience, grain exports, security guarantees and longer-term arrangements for Ukraine's and Europe's security to prevent future conflict. He also said the parties discussed support for Ukraine's post-war reconstruction and economic prosperity, including EU... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 08:59 LONDON
US imposes new sanctions on ICC after Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on the International Criminal Court, hours after South African jurist Navi Pillay won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The move has drawn criticism from legal figures who say it risks undermining the independence of international justice. It also sharpens an already tense dispute between Washington and the court over its work on alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.According to the supplied report, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued the strongest warning, saying: "Either the ICC will stop its threats, or we will end the ICC." The sanctions were announced after the Nobel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 08:29 LONDON
Hurricane Isaias weakens after Florida landfall as storm surge warnings remain
Hurricane Isaias made landfall on Friday night along Florida's northern Gulf Coast before weakening into a post-tropical cyclone as it moved inland across the southeastern United States. The storm brought heavy rain, strong winds and the continuing risk of life-threatening flash flooding and storm surge. Officials said the system was still expected to affect parts of Florida, Alabama and Georgia as it tracked north.The latest confirmed update said all hurricane warnings had been discontinued by Saturday morning, although a storm surge warning remained in effect for parts of Florida. A tropical storm warning was also in place in Florida and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 07:59 LONDON
Nord Stream sabotage suspect Serhii K due to go on trial in Hamburg next week
A Ukrainian suspect identified by German investigators as Serhii K is due to go on trial in Hamburg next week over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. Prosecutors say he is accused of causing an explosion and of committing a war crime by attacking civilian infrastructure. The case centres on one of Europe's most significant acts of sabotage in recent years, which damaged pipelines carrying Russian gas to Germany.According to the investigation summary, the first blast struck at 02:03 on 26 September 2022, severing part of the Nord Stream system and sending gas to the surface of the Baltic Sea.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 06:34 LONDON
Flydubai hijack probe widens as UAE says suspect drifted toward extremism in Australia
The United Arab Emirates says the Omani co-pilot accused of trying to seize a Flydubai passenger flight began drifting toward extremism and terrorism while studying in Australia. Officials allege he was attempting to crash the aircraft into Tel Aviv's airport in a suicide attack when passengers intervened and the plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia. The case remains under investigation and is being treated as a serious aviation-security and national-security matter.Attorney-General Hamad Saif al-Shamsi said interrogations suggested signs of extremist intent first emerged in 2017, during the suspect's time in Australia. He said the man was influenced by radical ideology... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 06:32 LONDON
US sanctions International Criminal Court as Nobel-linked timing draws scrutiny
The United States has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, deepening a dispute that has long pitted Washington against the tribunal. The court condemned the move as an assault on the rule of law and on the foundations of the international legal order. It also urged its 125 member states to defend the institution, saying its fate now rests with the states that created it.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the measures were intended to stop the court from prosecuting Americans and to cut off its resources. He said the US would ban transactions with what he called a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 04:29 LONDON
Dozens killed in intercommunal clashes in South Sudan's Rumbek
Intercommunal clashes in the town of Rumbek in South Sudan's Lakes State have killed about 71 people, according to the caretaker government. Officials said the violence broke out on Friday and that government security forces later regained control of the town. Witnesses said attackers from outside Rumbek briefly took control before police and military reinforcements arrived.The interim Ministry of Information said initial security reports put the death toll at approximately 71, including four soldiers. It said the exact number of fatalities had yet to be verified. The government also said Rumbek was under the control of security forces and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
US sanctions on International Criminal Court draw backlash from allies and UN
The United States has imposed new sanctions on the International Criminal Court, triggering public criticism from several allies and from the United Nations. The move has sharpened a long-running dispute over the court's authority and the limits of US cooperation with international justice mechanisms. The ICC said the sanctions amount to an assault on the rule of law and on the foundations of the international legal order.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would ban transactions with what he called a rogue court, cutting off resources and limiting its ability to operate. The US Treasury Department announced the penalties... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 00:30 LONDON
Katie Zacharia offered White House press secretary role ahead of US midterm elections
Katie Zacharia has been offered the role of White House press secretary, according to a White House official. The move comes after Karoline Leavitt left the post in August, and would place a new spokesperson at the centre of the Trump administration's public messaging ahead of next month's midterm congressional elections. Zacharia has not yet publicly responded to the offer.Zacharia is currently a communications adviser for President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform and for Trump Media & Technology Group, according to her professional profile. She also briefly served as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security before leaving in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 20:00 LONDON
Gaza ceasefire 'exists in name only' as NGOs cite continued killings and aid restrictions
More than 100 humanitarian, human rights and civil society organisations have said the ceasefire in Gaza is functioning only on paper, accusing Israeli forces of continuing to kill and injure Palestinians and of restricting aid, equipment and rebuilding materials. In a joint statement released on Friday, the groups said families across the enclave are still unable to recover nearly a year after the truce was announced with United States backing. The statement adds to growing criticism that the agreement has not delivered meaningful relief on the ground.The organisations named in the statement include Amnesty International, the Norwegian Refugee Council, Save... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON
Ukraine says Operation Vivaldi has disrupted Russian Donbas encirclement plan
Ukraine's counter-offensive around Lyman has disrupted what an assessment by the Institute for the Study of War described as Russia's plan to encircle the remaining Ukrainian-controlled territory in Donetsk. The operation, known as Operation Vivaldi, targeted the northern arm of a pincer movement that was meant to link advances from Lyman in the north and Dobropillia in the south-west. According to the assessment, the collapse of that northern thrust has forced Russian units onto the defensive and preserved Ukrainian supply routes in the area.The report said Ukrainian forces advanced along the Ridkodub-Nove-Novomykhailivka line in the north and the Yarova-Drobysheve-Stavky line... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 19:05 LONDON
Trump launches new probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook removal case
The White House has announced a new committee to examine whether Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook can be removed under federal law over alleged false statements on mortgage documents. The move adds a fresh stage to an already contested effort by President Donald Trump to oust Cook from the central bank board. A hearing is scheduled for November 5, and Cook will be required to appear and answer questions.According to the notice, the three-member committee will review evidence and report to the president on whether there is sufficient cause for removal. It will include the assistant to the president for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 17:32 LONDON
India artists allege censorship as voter-roll dispute fuels anti-government protests
Artists and satirists in India are accusing the authorities of silencing dissent as online criticism is removed amid growing protests over a controversial voter-roll revision. The dispute has centred on allegations that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is disenfranchising voters, while opposition figures and critics demand scrutiny of the election commission's role. The issue has also drawn attention to the removal of satirical content from social media platforms.A stand-up comic, Brijesh Jha, posted a parody video on Instagram on September 29 after saying his name, along with those of his father and sister, had been removed from a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
Putin offers help to end Iran-US war as Pezeshkian says talks continue in Turkmenistan
Vladimir Putin has said Russia will do "everything in our power" to help end the war between Iran and the United States, during a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Avazeh on Turkmenistan's Caspian coast. The comments came as the two leaders met on Thursday, adding a new diplomatic layer to an already active effort to halt the conflict. Putin praised what he described as Tehran's genuine efforts to resolve the war, while positioning Moscow as willing to assist.Pezeshkian said Iran and the United States had exchanged proposals aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 13:34 LONDON
Montenegro detains pro-Kremlin blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk amid destabilisation warnings
Montenegrin police have detained Russian military blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk in the Adriatic resort town of Risan, along with his wife and three other Russians, in a case linked by officials to warnings of destabilisation and hybrid warfare. Zvinchuk is the founder of Rybar, a prominent pro-Kremlin war blog with a large following on Telegram. The detention has drawn attention because it involves a figure long associated with Russian influence operations and online messaging around the war in Ukraine.According to local reporting, the group was detained on Friday by police and security agents on suspicion of spreading Russian influence. Montenegro's prime... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 13:32 LONDON
Labour retains Holborn and St Pancras as Sagal Abdi-Wali defeats Green leader by 3,300 votes
Labour has retained the Holborn and St Pancras parliamentary seat in central London after a closely watched by-election that had been seen as an early test of support for the party. Sagal Abdi-Wali won the contest, defeating Green Party leader Zack Polanski by about 3,300 votes. The result keeps the seat in Labour hands, where it has been held since the constituency was created in 1983.Abdi-Wali won 12,292 votes, compared with 8,928 for Polanski, according to the supplied reporting. The seat had been vacated by former Labour leader Keir Starmer, and the contest was framed as a measure of whether... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 12:29 LONDON
Okinawa assembly calls for review of US forces pact after alleged killing in Naha
Okinawa's prefectural assembly has adopted a resolution calling for a review of the Japan-US Status of Forces Agreement after a US Marine was accused of robbing and killing a local woman in Naha. The vote took place on Friday on the island, which hosts the majority of the 54,000 US troops stationed in Japan. The assembly said the agreement should be adapted to help prevent similar incidents.The resolution will be sent to the US embassy, while a separate statement on the same issue will go to the Japanese government. According to the assembly, the move followed the arrest of Lance-Corporal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 10:30 LONDON
USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after record 265-day deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to San Diego Bay after 265 consecutive days at sea, ending a record-long deployment. The aircraft carrier arrived home on Thursday, with sailors reuniting with family members on the pier. Some were seen carrying flowers and balloons as the ship completed its journey back to California.The supplied report says the deployment included support for US military operations against Iran. It also says the carrier was originally sent out from California in November 2025 for duty in the South China Sea before being rerouted to the Middle East. The mission drew attention because of reports... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 09:59 LONDON
Russian strikes and approaching winter force many in Kyiv to pack bags and flee
As Russian attacks on Ukraine's capital intensify, some Kyiv residents are making plans to leave before winter sets in. The immediate concern is not only the risk from drones and missiles, but also the prospect of another season of prolonged power cuts and cold weather. For families already living through repeated alerts and damage, the decision is becoming one of whether they can remain in the city at all.One of those leaving is Mariia Shostak, a mother of two who said last winter in Kyiv was extremely difficult because of sub-zero temperatures and frequent outages caused by strikes on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 08:33 LONDON
Brazil Supreme Court issues arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro weeks before runoff
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has issued an arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro, intensifying an already polarised election campaign weeks before the country's runoff vote. The warrant was issued by Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Thursday, according to the supplied report, and is linked to proceedings involving the Bolsonaro family. The move comes as the contest between incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro approaches its final stage.The report says Eduardo Bolsonaro was convicted in June on charges of lobbying the United States to interfere in the trial of his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro. It also says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 07:59 LONDON
Trump pushes fuel-cost relief as US midterms approach
Gasoline and diesel prices in the United States have more than doubled since the conflict between the US and Israel with Iran began in February, according to the supplied report. The rise has added pressure on transport businesses, farmers and ordinary drivers at a time when affordability is dominating the political debate ahead of the midterm elections. President Donald Trump has responded with a series of comments and announcements aimed at lowering fuel costs, including a waiver on the use of red dye diesel announced at a campaign stop this week.The report says the political stakes are high because voters... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 06:33 LONDON
South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine amid North Korean POW disclosure row
South Korea has recalled its ambassador to Ukraine after a dispute over Kyiv's public disclosure of the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war. The move marks a further escalation in a row that has been building since late September and now involves both governments' foreign ministries. Seoul says the disclosure should have remained confidential, while Kyiv rejects that claim.The South Korean foreign ministry said it was recalling ambassador Park Ki-chang and cited what it described as the unauthorised disclosure of information about the handover. It also said the embassy in Kyiv would remain open and that consultations would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
Gippsland records nine earthquakes in nine days as aftershocks continue near Leongatha
Gippsland in Victoria has recorded nine earthquakes in nine days, with the latest tremor felt in Leongatha on Wednesday evening. The activity follows a magnitude-4.9 quake near Leongatha that shook the region at the weekend. Emergency services have urged residents to be prepared for further shaking as the sequence continues.Geoscience Australia said the Wednesday earthquake measured magnitude 3.2 and was felt at a depth of 10 kilometres. The agency said it received more than 2,000 felt reports from people who noticed the tremor. Eight aftershocks have been recorded since the stronger weekend quake, including two overnight tremors of magnitude 2.5... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
UN extends Darfur arms embargo as Russia and China block wider Sudan sanctions
The United Nations Security Council has extended the arms embargo on Sudan's Darfur region for two months, while rejecting a United States proposal to widen the restrictions to the whole country. The decision was taken in New York on Thursday and keeps the current sanctions framework in place until 11 December. Council members also renewed the mandate of the panel of experts that monitors the measures until 11 January 2027.The 15-member council unanimously adopted Resolution 2830, which officials described as a short-term technical rollover. The sanctions regime was last renewed for only one month on 11 September, and the latest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 02:30 LONDON
THE GROWTH ILLUSION: HOW GDP TRICKERY MASKED THE DEATH OF THE MIDDLE CLASS
We are fed a daily diet of triumphant economic headlines. The S&P 500 hits record highs, corporate earnings smash forecasts, and central bankers beam at GDP charts pointing up and to the right. Politicians line up to remind us how much "wealthier" we are compared to our parents or grandparents. On paper, they are right. The average worker makes vastly more dollars today than at any point in human history. But step outside the spreadsheet and into the street, and the math fails the reality test. If we are so undeniably prosperous, why does buying a modest home feel like... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 01 Sep 2026 13:58 LONDON
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan
The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 LONDON
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 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 Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 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 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
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
