Egypt press crackdown intensifies after U.S. military aid waiver, senator says
A senior Democratic senator has linked a renewed crackdown on independent journalism in Egypt to the Trump administration's decision to waive human rights conditions on part of U.S. military funding. Chris Murphy, who sits on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said the move amounted to abandoning the Egyptian people. He said the pressure on journalists intensified after the money was released.Murphy made the comments at the Middle East Institute in Washington this week. He said he had no doubt the two developments were connected. The U.S.State Department said it waived conditions on a portion of military aid to Egypt in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 15:32 LONDON
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Strait of Hormuz tanker incidents deepen maritime security concerns as talks continue
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said two oil tankers encountered incidents while navigating in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, adding to tensions around one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes. The Guard said both vessels were later stopped in the waterway's southern waters. It gave no details on the tankers' identities, flags, crews or the exact cause of the incidents.According to the account carried by Iranian state media, the vessels had switched off their navigation and positioning systems and were trying to leave the strait by routes Tehran considers unauthorized. The Guard said repeated radio warnings were ignored before the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
Former U.S. Contractor Arrested Over Alleged Leak of Defense Information and Theft of Goggles
James Thomas Ashbacher, 37, of Spring Lake, North Carolina, was arrested by the FBI on Tuesday in connection with alleged national security and theft offenses. The source describes him as a former U.S. government contractor. Authorities allege Ashbacher leaked national defense information by posting it on a popular social media site. He is also accused of unlawfully retaining other national defense information at his residence. The FBI arrest notice further alleges that Ashbacher stole night vision goggles from the U.S. The text provides no additional details on the scope of the information involved, any classified handling procedures, or whether the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 15:02 LONDON
Italy tightens security as nationwide student and union protests spread
Italy has tightened security as tens of thousands of students and union members took part in coordinated protests across the country on Friday. Marches were held in dozens of cities, with Rome, Milan and Naples among the main centres affected. The demonstrations focused on living costs, education funding, fuel prices, defence spending and the wars in the Middle East.A large police presence was deployed as the government moved to limit the risk of unrest. In Rome, security was stepped up around the Colosseum, while Milan's cathedral also received special protection. In Turin, there were small skirmishes between protesters and riot... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 13:33 LONDON
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North Korea fires around a dozen missiles as Seoul steps up surveillance
North Korea fired around a dozen short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Thursday, according to South Korea's military, in a fresh show of force after Seoul renewed calls for talks to reduce border tensions. The missiles were launched from the eastern coastal area of Wonsan at about 12:30pm local time and travelled roughly 250 kilometres, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Seoul said it had stepped up surveillance for any further launches and was sharing information with the United States and Japan.The launch came a day after South Korea repeated its proposal for military talks aimed at preventing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 13:29 LONDON
Qatari officials in Tehran as US-Iran ceasefire diplomacy gathers pace
Qatari mediators have arrived in Tehran in a fresh effort to revive a ceasefire framework between the United States and Iran. The delegation reached the Iranian capital on Friday morning for talks and consultations, according to Iran's state news agency. The latest mission comes as there are renewed warnings about the possibility of further hostilities.The delegation is being led by a senior adviser to Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and is coordinating with US officials, according to the reporting. A letter from US Vice President JD Vance to Iran's security chief,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: US weighs Iran strike options as Ukraine, Middle East and Europe face fresh shocks
The United States is weighing renewed strikes on Iran, with Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper briefing President Donald Trump on military options even as diplomacy continues through Qatar. 🔗In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia said its air defences intercepted a Houthi drone aimed at the Mecca region, while Israel's election deadlock deepened after final results confirmed neither Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition won the 61 seats needed for a majority. 🔗 🔗Ukraine faced another night of Russian attacks, with more than 200,000 people left without power in the Dnipropetrovsk region after missile and drone strikes. Separately, a fire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Oct 2026 12:31 LONDON
Novaya Gazeta says it is shutting down amid pressure from Russian authorities
Novaya Gazeta has said it is ceasing operations after what it described as mounting pressure from Russian authorities and security services. The independent newspaper said an eviction order and the disabling of its donation system left it unable to continue. The announcement marks a major setback for one of Russia's best-known investigative outlets.In a statement published on its website, the paper said the authorities and Russian special services had forced it to stop work. It accused the state of carrying out a coordinated campaign against the newsroom and said its journalists had been targeted over time. The outlet also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 12:29 LONDON
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Israel election deadlock deepens as final results leave Netanyahu bloc short of majority
Final results from Israel's general election have confirmed that Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc finished ahead, but still fell well short of the 61 seats needed to govern alone in the 120-member Knesset. The right-wing and far-right alliance won 53 seats, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot secured 48. The outcome leaves the country facing difficult coalition negotiations and keeps open the possibility of another election if no agreement can be reached.The Central Elections Committee said the Arab party groupings won a combined 19 seats, strengthening their position as potential kingmakers in the next round of talks. That makes them... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 12:00 LONDON
Israel election deadlock deepens as final results confirm no majority
Final results from Israel's legislative election confirm that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition has reached the 61 seats needed to govern in the 120-member Knesset. Netanyahu's bloc finished on 53 seats, while the opposition camp led by Gadi Eisenkot won 48. The Arab parties secured a combined 19 seats, leaving coalition arithmetic finely balanced and no bloc able to govern alone.The Central Elections Committee published the final tally early on Friday after counting the remaining "double envelope" ballots cast by soldiers and diplomats. Officials said turnout in the October 27 vote reached 77.9 percent, underlining the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 11:37 LONDON
EU countries pledge diesel reserve releases amid winter supply fears
Eleven European Union countries have pledged to release 20.5 million barrels of diesel from strategic reserves by the end of January 2027, as concerns grow over winter fuel supplies. The move comes amid renewed instability in the Middle East and follows pressure from the Group of Seven and the International Energy Agency for governments to act on energy security. The pledge was presented at a meeting of energy ministers in Luxembourg on 29 October.Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Sweden are among the governments taking part. According to a joint declaration seen by Euronews,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 10:59 LONDON
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone near Mecca as cross-border attacks continue
Saudi Arabia says its air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone aimed at the Mecca region on Friday morning, in the latest reported cross-border attack in the kingdom. The Saudi-led coalition said the drone was brought down before it reached its target area, according to coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki. The report came alongside earlier claims that missiles had been intercepted over western Saudi Arabia and near Riyadh.The coalition also said on Thursday that it destroyed a ballistic missile fired towards Saudi Arabia's eastern region, and later intercepted two ballistic missiles launched at the capital, Riyadh. On Friday, al-Malki said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 10:29 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Binance hack shocks crypto as Ukraine, Middle East and US election tensions mount
Binance said attackers tried to steal up to US$6.3 billion in digital funds after compromising a staff laptop, in what appears to be the largest hack in the cryptocurrency sector to date. The exchange said at least US$2.54 billion has been frozen as it investigates the security issue. 🔗 🔗In Ukraine, Russia said it struck energy infrastructure in and around Kyiv, while a Russian drone attack on Dnipro hit the city’s main railway station, according to the UN’s top humanitarian official in the country. Separately, a Russian strike on Chernihiv killed two teenage girls and damaged homes, businesses and vehicles.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Oct 2026 08:48 LONDON
Binance hit by largest-ever crypto hack after staff laptop compromise
Binance says attackers attempted to steal up to US$6.3 billion in digital funds in what appears to be the largest hack in the cryptocurrency sector to date. The exchange said the incident began after hackers may have gained access to a staff member's laptop. It also said users' funds are safe and that it will cover all hacking losses.The company said the true scale of the theft is still unclear, but about US$3 billion in funds were reported frozen. Crypto watchers said the funds were moved this morning from a number of hot wallets, which are internet-connected wallets used for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 04:29 LONDON
EUFOR Chinook crash in Bosnia kills four Italian nationals as investigation continues
EUFOR has confirmed that four Italian nationals were killed when a CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed during routine training in Bosnia and Herzegovina's Brcko region. The aircraft went down on Thursday in a flat field about 180 kilometres north of Sarajevo, according to the mission. Eleven people were injured in the crash and are being treated in stable condition.The force said the helicopter was carrying personnel on a training operation when the accident happened. Italian officials said all those on board were Italian nationals, and the Italian defence ministry identified the dead as two soldiers and two Red Cross volunteers. A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
Perth man charged over alleged terrorist attack planning
A 22-year-old man from Perth has been charged with allegedly preparing for a terrorist attack after a further investigation by Western Australia's Joint Counter Terrorism Team. Police say the charge relates to acts done in preparation for, or planning, a terrorist act. He is expected to appear in court today.According to the investigation, the man was initially arrested and charged with nine offences in December. Authorities say the case developed after further inquiries into his alleged online activity. Police allege he sought help on a messaging platform about explosive devices, military and tactical training, education, weapons manufacturing, combat techniques and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 01:11 LONDON
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Binance freezes $2.54bn in funds amid potential security issue
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said at least $2.54bn in funds have been frozen after what it described as a potential security issue. The company said it had suspended all deposits and withdrawals as a precaution while it investigated the incident and engaged law enforcement. The move affects the world's largest crypto exchange and comes amid immediate concern over the security of user assets.Binance said its security teams were reviewing the situation urgently and would provide updates through official channels once information had been verified. The exchange also warned users to be cautious of scams and not to trust unofficial links, messages... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 01:08 LONDON
Serbia's student-backed winners demand sweeping resignations after election victory
Serbia's student-led Student List movement has held its first press conference since winning power, using the moment to demand the resignation of senior figures across the police, intelligence and judiciary. The newly elected MPs gathered in Pioneers' Park, opposite parliament in Belgrade, and called for the immediate removal of officers they say broke the law. They singled out the heads of the police, the BIA security agency and the anti-terror unit.The demand came days after the movement ousted the party of former president Aleksandar Vučić from power. According to the supporting material, the handover of authority is expected to take... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 01:05 LONDON
North Korea tests attack drones and missiles at weapons demonstration
North Korea has held a weapons demonstration featuring attack drones, cruise missiles and multiple rocket launchers, according to state media, as Kim Jong Un called for faster development of military drone and artificial intelligence technology. The event took place amid rising tensions with South Korea and followed a fresh round of missile activity reported a day earlier. The demonstration was presented as part of North Korea's continuing effort to expand and modernise its weapons systems.State media said the display included suicide attack drones, multipurpose drones firing air-to-surface missiles, cruise missiles and 600mm multiple rocket launchers. Kim said the aim of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 01:02 LONDON
France braces for very high risk of disorder at Halloween protests
France is preparing for nationwide protests on October 31 after the interior minister warned of a very high risk of public disorder. Authorities say 70,000 police officers and gendarmes will be deployed across the country, with extra security measures in place. The demonstrations are expected to coincide with Halloween and follow a wave of cost-of-living protests that have already drawn large crowds and led to arrests.Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Thursday that the mobilisation would match the scale of last week's policing operation and described it as an exceptional measure. He said the government would strengthen the use of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 00:29 LONDON
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Russian strike kills two teenage girls in Chernihiv
A Russian strike on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv killed two teenage girls and damaged homes, businesses and vehicles, according to local officials. Emergency crews were seen working at the scene amid fires, smoke and scattered debris. Firefighters rushed to extinguish burning cars and tackle flames spreading from damaged buildings.The local military administration said the attack involved a Banderol cruise missile. The weapon was described in the supplied material as a relatively inexpensive jet-powered missile capable of loitering before striking its target. Footage from the scene showed rescuers carrying one person into an ambulance, while a body lay under... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 23:30 LONDON
Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow as Putin pitches equal partnership and deeper ties
President Vladimir Putin has told African leaders gathered in Moscow that Russia is a better partner than the West and that Russian companies operate in Africa on an equal footing. Speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit, he accused Western countries of still focusing on exploiting the continent's resources. The remarks came as Moscow hosted leaders and delegations from across Africa for talks framed around trade, security and political alignment.Putin said Russia's approach was based on cooperation rather than extraction, and he linked that message to growing economic and security ties with African states. The summit is taking place as Russia... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 21:32 LONDON
Hebron lockdown enters seventh day as raids spread across the West Bank
Israeli forces continued raids across the occupied West Bank on Thursday as the lockdown of Hebron entered its seventh day. The latest reports also described injuries in Qalandiya refugee camp, arrests in the north and beatings in villages near Bethlehem. The operation has remained concentrated in several locations at once, with Hebron still the main centre of the wider security campaign.In Qalandiya refugee camp, just north of occupied East Jerusalem, a raid triggered clashes and left two children wounded, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society. The organisation said a 15-year-old boy was shot in both legs with live ammunition,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 21:29 LONDON
Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to delegitimise election amid foreign-interference claims
Gadi Eisenkot and Arab-led party leaders have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to delegitimise Israel's election after his bloc lost its majority. The dispute centres on allegations by Likud that Arab parties were "stealing" the vote and that foreign money may have been used to influence turnout. The row has sharpened as final results confirmed that no bloc won the 61 seats needed to govern in the 120-member Knesset.According to the supplied material, the Central Elections Committee asked the Shin Bet domestic security service to examine "serious suspicions" of foreign interference. Likud said voters had been "bribed" to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 20:29 LONDON
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11 Kansas City-Area Residents Indicted in $400,000 PPP Fraud Conspiracy
Eleven Kansas City metropolitan residents have been indicted in connection with a conspiracy that led to more than $400,000 in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loans being issued. The loans were obtained under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. The source identifies the case only as a PPP fraud conspiracy involving residents from the Kansas City metropolitan area. It does not provide the names of the defendants, the charging court, or any additional case facts beyond the indictment and the amount of fraudulent loans issued. No further operational details are stated in the source. There is no information on... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 20:02 LONDON
Texas Republican county party seeks to block certification of election results over AI and machine concerns
A Republican county party in Texas has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop certification of the state's upcoming election results. The complaint, filed on Tuesday, asks for ballots in the state's midterm races to be hand-counted before certification takes place. It comes days before the United States' midterm elections and targets a state that could play a decisive role in control of the Senate.The plaintiffs are the Potter County Republican Party and its chairman, Daniel Rogers. They argue that possible interference by artificial intelligence or other "malicious actors" could compromise the results of next Tuesday's vote in Texas. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 19:34 LONDON
Pentagon fires general amid classified-leak investigation into Iran and Ukraine
The Pentagon has fired Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, saying he was removed for severe misconduct amid an investigation into alleged leaks of classified information. The case involves information said to relate to Iran and the war between Russia and Ukraine. The move adds a new personnel shake-up inside the US defense establishment at a time of heightened attention on military planning and intelligence security.A Defense Department official said Sylvia had been meeting journalists outside the Pentagon in order to leak classified information. The official said the investigation concerns alleged disclosures about the Iran war, the Russia-Ukraine war and other matters.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON
Tokayev calls for faster construction of two nuclear power plants in Kazakhstan
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for faster progress on two planned nuclear power plants, saying construction of the Balkhash plant could begin as early as next year. In his annual state-of-the-nation address on Wednesday, he also urged the signing of a comprehensive cooperation agreement to launch work on the Moyynkum plant as soon as possible. The remarks place nuclear power at the centre of Kazakhstan's energy strategy at a time when the country is seeking greater electricity security and a larger surplus.Tokayev said Kazakhstan should establish a long-term national uranium reserve, linking the proposal to wider efforts to strengthen... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 19:04 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Deadly Ukraine and Spain shocks dominate as Israel, Iran and Europe tensions deepen
Ukraine faced one of its deadliest railway attacks of the war after a Russian drone struck a crowded platform at Dnipro station, with officials revising the death toll up to at least 14 as Moscow and Kyiv traded fresh overnight drone strikes. Russia said its air defences intercepted most of 613 drones launched toward Moscow, while Ukraine said the capital and Dnipro were both hit amid preparations for peace talks. 🔗 🔗 🔗In Europe, shock and grief followed a catastrophic high speed train collision south of Madrid, where at least 68 people were killed and more than 100 injured as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
EU states push back on Brussels plan to tax gas more than electricity amid energy cost debate
More than a dozen EU countries have pushed back against a European Commission proposal that would make electricity cheaper than gas through preferential taxation. The dispute was aired at a meeting of EU energy ministers in Luxembourg on Thursday, where several governments said Brussels was overstepping its powers. The plan is part of the Commission's wider effort to encourage households and businesses to switch away from fossil fuels and toward electricity.Germany, Italy, Malta, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Finland, Romania, Croatia, Poland, Latvia, Estonia and Hungary were among the countries calling for the measure to be dropped. They argued that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 17:34 LONDON
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Russian drone strike hits Dnipro railway station as death toll rises to 14
Ukrainian officials now say at least 14 people were killed when a Russian drone struck a crowded platform at Dnipro railway station on Thursday, revising an earlier toll of 13. The attack hit a location where a commuter train and a passenger train were standing, turning a major transport hub into the scene of a civilian mass-casualty incident. Images released by emergency services showed rescuers helping victims to safety and two burnt-out passenger trains with shattered windows.By early afternoon, Dnipropetrovsk regional governor Oleksandr Ganzha said 14 people had died and 14 others had been wounded. He said six of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 17:29 LONDON
Abbas seeks Cyprus mediation for renewed talks with Israel
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has said he hopes a new Israeli government will open the way for renewed peace talks with Israel. He made the remarks during a meeting with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia, where he also asked Cyprus to help mediate between the two sides. The meeting took place during a working lunch attended by delegations from both sides.Abbas said Palestinians had long been extending what he described as a hand to the Israeli side in pursuit of peace. He said he hoped that, immediately after a new Israeli government is formed, dialogue could resume. Christodoulides described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 17:02 LONDON
Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Reentry in Eastern Oklahoma
The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Rodolfo Contreras Hernandez, also identified as Hernandez Rodolfo Contreras, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful reentry of a removed alien. He is described as a 41-year-old Mexican national unlawfully present in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. The office said the charge is punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.00. The case was announced in Muskogee, Oklahoma. According to the indictment, Contreras Hernandez was found in the Eastern District of Oklahoma on September 4, 2026, without the express consent of the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 16:32 LONDON
Why the US and Israel elections could have global consequences
Two elections taking place on different continents within days of each other are expected to have consequences well beyond their borders. In Israel, voters went to the polls on Tuesday, 27 October, to choose a new parliament. In the United States, voters are due to elect a new Congress next Tuesday, 3 November, although not all seats are being contested.The timing is unusual, but the political links between the two contests are even more significant. The future Israeli government is expected to shape the direction of the Middle East and the wars under way in the region. Any change in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 16:30 LONDON
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EU reopens €21.3bn in unused SAFE defence loans and urges joint projects with Ukraine
The European Commission has reopened €21.3bn in unused defence loans under the Security Action for Europe programme and is pressing member states to consider joint projects with Ukrainian companies. The move comes as Ukraine faces a large budget shortfall and continues to deal with damaging airstrikes. The funding round is part of the EU's effort to strengthen defence production and capabilities while also supporting cooperation with Kyiv.The new call for proposals runs until 13 November, after several member states borrowed less than expected in the first round. Italy, Hungary and France were among those that took up far less than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
EU chief outlines closer Canada partnership at Montreal summit amid wording dispute
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has used the Canada-EU summit in Montreal to set out what she described as a possible "associate membership" style relationship for Canada with the European Union. She said the idea would amount to a partnership that comes closer to membership than anything the bloc has done before, and would be open only to the EU's closest partners outside Europe. The remarks came as officials gathered for the two-day summit, which is being closely watched for signs of a deeper political and economic alignment.Von der Leyen said the proposed framework would involve close coordination... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 15:29 LONDON
Jordanian strikes in southern Syria spark civilian anger and conflicting accounts
Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria have triggered public anger after images circulated of a grandmother and her three grandchildren who were killed in the attacks. The strikes hit areas in Deraa and Suwayda on Monday evening, according to the supporting material, and have become the focus of a dispute between Amman and Damascus over what was targeted and who was killed. Jordan says its air force struck sites linked to ISIS fighters, while anger in Syria has centred on civilian deaths and demands for accountability.Jordan said the operation killed more than 20 ISIS fighters in what it described as retaliatory... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 15:00 LONDON
NATO allies fear delay in US Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine amid midterm pressure
NATO allies are increasingly pessimistic that Ukraine will receive additional US-made Patriot interceptor missiles before next week's US midterm elections. The concern centres on whether the systems will be approved and released in time, or whether the decision will be pushed back. The uncertainty comes as Ukraine says its air defences are under severe strain from repeated Russian attacks.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the country is still waiting for approval from US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for more interceptors. NATO sources described the situation as unpredictable, saying allies do not know whether the missiles will be released or when... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 14:04 LONDON
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South Korean prosecutors seek death penalty in Yoon martial law appeal
South Korean prosecutors have renewed their demand for the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk-yeol during an appeal hearing in Seoul over his martial law and insurrection case. The request was made at the Seoul High Court on Thursday as Yoon appeals a life sentence handed down in February. Prosecutors said his actions threatened South Korea's democracy and argued there was no reason to hesitate over the harshest punishment available under law.The case stems from Yoon's failed attempt to impose military rule on December 3, 2024. According to the court findings cited by prosecutors, he deployed soldiers and police... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 13:35 LONDON
US sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry over eastern DR Congo conflict
The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda's defence ministry over its alleged role in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Washington says the ministry supported the M23 rebel group and is pressing Kigali to withdraw its troops from Congolese territory. The move adds fresh pressure to efforts to contain a war that has continued despite a US-brokered peace agreement.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Rwanda must halt its support for M23 and pull its forces out of eastern DRC. The Treasury said Rwanda's defence ministry directed thousands of troops to fight alongside M23, and provided weapons, equipment,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 13:30 LONDON
China Communist Party central committee holds fifth plenary session in Beijing
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China convened its fifth plenary session in Beijing from October 26 to 29, 2026. The meeting was adopted on October 29, 2026. The source says 162 members and 117 alternate members of the Central Committee attended. Members of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and leading officials from relevant departments attended in a non-voting capacity. Some primary-level colleagues and a number of experts and scholars serving as delegates to the 20th National Party Congress also attended in a non-voting capacity. The Political Bureau of the Central Committee presided over the session.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 13:00 LONDON
European Commission invites member states to use EUR 21.3 billion under SAFE for defence and Ukraine support
The European Commission in Brussels on 29 Oct 2026 invited member states to use EUR 21.3 billion under SAFE to boost defence readiness and support Ukraine. The announcement is framed as a Commission daily news item and sets out a funding envelope for defence-related action and support linked to Ukraine. The source gives no further breakdown of how the EUR 21.3 billion would be allocated, which member states are involved, or what operational steps are being requested. It also does not state any deadline, voting process, or implementation schedule. No incident, casualty, or security event is described in the text.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 11:30 LONDON
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Ethiopia says it has received 12 Russian Su-35 jets and plans S-400 purchase amid regional tensions
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia has received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets and plans to acquire four S-400 air-defence systems, describing the deal as a milestone for the country's military capacity. He made the remarks while attending the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, where he said the aircraft had arrived ahead of schedule under an agreement reached several years ago. The announcement comes as fighting intensifies in the northern Tigray region and tensions with Eritrea remain elevated.Abiy said the new equipment was needed to protect Ethiopia from external threats and argued that the country must strengthen its deterrence to remain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON
EU warned to expand refining capacity as war-driven fuel shocks expose market vulnerability
The European Commission is being urged to treat refining capacity as a strategic weakness after a prolonged war in the Middle East highlighted how quickly fuel markets can be disrupted. Energy expert Osama Rizvi said high fuel prices have become a structural feature of the market, arguing that the world needs more refineries spread across the globe to reduce exposure during geopolitical crises. His comments came as the European Commission signalled that the loss of refining capacity is a vulnerability Europe can no longer afford to ignore.European Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said the prolonged conflict should serve as a wake-up... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 10:11 LONDON
Emergency declared after fire at Savannah River nuclear laboratory in South Carolina
An emergency was declared at the Savannah River National Laboratory in South Carolina after a fire broke out at the site on Wednesday evening. Officials said the incident prompted a Site Area Emergency at 5:39 pm local time, before the blaze was extinguished later the same night. The emergency was lifted at 9:45 pm after checks found no detectable radioactive contamination.A spokesperson for the US Department of Energy said one employee was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Officials also said there was no radiological contamination reported, and protective measures were lifted once the situation was brought under control. Barricades... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 10:05 LONDON
US midterms enter final week as Obama and Trump trade attacks in Georgia and Ohio
Former US President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump held rival campaign rallies in Georgia and Ohio on Wednesday, sharpening the final-day messaging in the run-up to the US midterm elections. The two men used their appearances to attack each other's records and frame the vote as a choice over the economy, trade and foreign policy. Their rallies came just five days before the midterms, adding to an already intense closing stretch of campaigning.At a rally in Atlanta, Georgia, Obama criticised Trump over the war in Iran, saying the current president had made a series of bad decisions and started... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:40 LONDON
Israel election aftermath: Ben Gvir calls for arrests as Arab parties gain leverage
Israel's far-right national security minister has called for the arrest of leaders of Arab parties after their strong showing in this week's election, escalating a dispute already centred on unproven claims of foreign funding. Itamar Ben Gvir said the domestic security service should order the arrests of the heads of Arab parties suspected of involvement in Qatari money. The allegation has not been substantiated, and it comes as final election results are still being completed.The latest count is still pending because about 500,000 absentee ballots are being tallied from military personnel, diplomats, prisoners and hospital patients, among others. Local media... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:34 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Madrid train crash kills 68 as Israel deadlock, Russia tensions and Europe fears mount
At least 68 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after two high speed trains collided south of Madrid, with investigators now trying to establish what caused one of Spain's deadliest rail disasters in years. 🔗In Israel, the election aftermath remains unresolved, with Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc falling short of a governing majority and the count leaving the country in political limbo after its first vote since the October 7 attacks. Arab parties made historic gains, while fraud claims and accusations of exclusion from coalition talks added to the uncertainty. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Across the Middle East, Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Oct 2026 08:46 LONDON
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Russia-Africa summit draws leaders as analysts say economic incentives remain limited
African leaders are gathering in Moscow for the latest Russia-Africa Summit, with the Kremlin expecting delegations from 48 countries, including 22 heads of state. The meeting comes as Russia seeks to deepen its influence across the continent while offering fewer economic commitments than some of its rivals. The article's central argument is that political incentives, rather than trade or investment, are doing most of the work in drawing governments to the summit.The summit follows earlier gatherings in Sochi in 2019 and St Petersburg in 2023. According to the supplied material, 43 African heads of state or government attended the first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 08:35 LONDON
How to stop the US-Israel war on Iran, as fighting remains in a lull
A commentary published on Thursday argues that the war launched by Israel and the United States against Iran on 28 February is not over, but in a temporary lull. It says major combat has paused, while diplomacy has stalled and both sides are preparing for another round. The piece frames the conflict as a wider struggle over regional power, rather than a short-lived exchange of strikes.The article says the immediate situation is defined by a pause in fighting rather than a settlement. It argues that neither side wants peace and that the current calm should not be mistaken for an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 08:32 LONDON
EU prepares new tool to cut strategic dependence on China
The European Commission is due to present a new instrument in early December aimed at pushing companies to diversify suppliers and reduce strategic dependencies on a single country. The proposal is expected to be unveiled a week before a meeting of European Union leaders. While China is not named in the draft description, the measure is clearly intended to address vulnerabilities linked to Beijing.The plan follows a year in which supply-chain pressure exposed how dependent some European industries remain on Chinese inputs. According to the supporting material, Beijing blocked exports of rare earths in 2025 during a trade dispute with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 07:02 LONDON
Alleged Russian sabotage campaign raises escalation fears across Europe
European officials are warning that a pattern of alleged Russian activity across the continent is deepening fears of escalation. The claims include fighter jets entering the airspace of Poland, Lithuania and Estonia, suspected drones being shot down over Poland, Finland and the Baltic states, and alleged sabotage linked to the border with Belarus. The report also points to separate accusations involving the Black Sea, where Ukraine says Russian drones sank four cargo ships just outside Bulgarian territorial waters.The allegations are presented as part of what officials and analysts describe as a shadow war in Europe. In the account, Russia is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
Turkey renews maritime deal push with Egypt amid Eastern Mediterranean dispute
Turkey has renewed its offer to sign a maritime boundary agreement with Egypt, in a move that comes days after Libya's eastern parliament approved a disputed 2019 Turkey-Libya maritime deal. The latest development adds a new layer to long-running disagreements over sea boundaries and jurisdiction in the Eastern Mediterranean. It also highlights how Ankara's recent diplomatic gains in Libya are intersecting with its efforts to manage relations with Cairo.Turkey's Ministry of National Defence made the renewed offer on Wednesday, according to the supplied material. Ankara said Egypt could gain more than 15,000 square kilometres of maritime jurisdiction under a deal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 06:03 LONDON
Russia says more than 600 drones launched toward Moscow overnight
Russia said air defences intercepted most of 613 drones launched toward Moscow overnight, in what officials described as a major attack on the capital. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 231 of the unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed on approach to the city, while the rest were neutralised on distant approaches between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. The incident was described as the latest in a series of major drone assaults targeting the Moscow region.According to the reported figures, the attack unfolded over several hours and involved a large number of drones approaching the city from different directions. The mayor said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 05:59 LONDON
EU ministers to discuss soaring fuel prices as winter supply concerns intensify
EU energy ministers are due to discuss energy security and affordability as oil and natural gas prices rise ahead of the winter heating season. The meeting comes after European wholesale gas prices briefly touched €100 per megawatt hour, the highest level since December 2022. Officials are also weighing how to ease pressure on households and businesses as storage levels remain below last year.EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said the bloc was in a very serious situation, while warning that the immediate issue was not yet a security of supply crisis. He said affordability was just as urgent, arguing that available... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
Northern Territory teen charged over terrorism allegations and 3D-printed gun schematics
Police in Australia's Northern Territory have charged a teenager with terrorism and extremism offences after a raid that investigators say uncovered documents likely to facilitate a terrorist act and schematics for 3D-printed firearms. The search was carried out yesterday after a tip-off from a member of the public, according to a joint statement from investigators. The case is being handled by the Australian Federal Police, NT Police and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation as part of a joint counter-terrorism investigation.Investigators allege the teenager accessed, discussed and reposted violent extremist material on social media. They said the search warrant led officers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 00:32 LONDON
Israel election ends without clear winner as vote count nears completion
Israel's election remains unresolved as nearly 90% of ballots have been counted, leaving both major blocs short of the 61 seats needed to govern. The latest figures point to a close but inconclusive result in the 120-member Knesset, with no party or alliance on course to secure an outright majority. The count is still under way, and the final distribution of seats could shift as additional ballots are processed.The Israeli Central Elections Committee said it had counted more than five million votes by 9pm local time on Wednesday. On current projections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is expected to win... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 00:29 LONDON
UN experts condemn police force in French student protests amid mass arrests
United Nations experts have criticised the French authorities over what they described as the excessive use of force against nationwide student protests. In a statement on Wednesday, the experts said the scale of arrests and detention, affecting several thousand people and mainly minors, appeared disproportionate and risked discouraging peaceful assembly. The protests have been continuing since mid-September and have spread beyond school-related grievances to wider anger over the cost of living.The experts said the response had been too heavily focused on security, even though authorities had launched several initiatives in October to try to open dialogue with students. Among those... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 23:02 LONDON
Trump says U.S. will receive 1 million barrels of Venezuelan oil after military operation
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "It was just determined that the Dumocrats in Alaska, despite their sworn statements to the contrary, put a man named Dan Sullivan on the Ballot in order to confuse the Public with respect to Highly Esteemed Senator Dan Sullivan. This is Voter Fraud at the Highest Level, and the Dumocrat Candidate, who was involved in the scheme, Mary Peltola, should be removed from the Ballot and prosecuted, So should the FAKE Dan Sullivan. This behavior in our Elections cannot be allowed to continue. Thank you for... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 21:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ebola crisis deepens as Israel deadlock, Ukraine fighting and market swings dominate
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has passed 10,000 confirmed cases, with health officials warning the crisis is worsening after attacks on health workers and a separate African public health warning that the virus could spread beyond the continent, including to the UK. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israel’s election has again produced a hung parliament, with partial results and exit polls leaving Benjamin Netanyahu short of a majority and Arab parties potentially holding the balance of power. Netanyahu has accused unnamed opponents of trying to steal the vote, while senior figures on the right have sharpened their rhetoric... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Oct 2026 18:31 LONDON
Israel election deadlock deepens as Arab parties face exclusion from coalition talks
Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh has accused Israel's main political leaders of racism after both major blocs ruled out working with Arab parties despite their strong showing in the election. With 85% of the vote counted, Arab parties are on course for a record 19 seats, potentially giving them decisive leverage in coalition talks. But the numbers still leave neither bloc close to the 61 seats needed to govern, prolonging the deadlock.According to the Central Elections Committee, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is ahead with at least 53 seats, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot has 48. Netanyahu... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
Sudan war and inflation leave families struggling to survive in Khartoum
Families in Sudan's capital are struggling to keep up with sharply rising food prices and falling incomes as the country's war grinds on. In Khartoum, residents described daily routines shaped by uncertainty, debt and skipped meals as they try to feed children and cover basic costs. The pressure is especially severe for households with relatives on the front lines or without stable work.One woman, Rasha Abdelaziz Musa, said she works seven hours a day selling tea and still cannot be sure she can feed her four children by the end of the day. Her husband, a member of the Sudanese... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 18:05 LONDON
UK orders departments to cut capital budgets to help fill defence funding gap
The UK government has told every department to find 1% cuts in their capital budgets to help cover a £4.7bn shortfall in the Defence Investment Plan. The move adds fresh pressure on ministers to explain how they will meet higher defence-spending targets in the years ahead. It also comes after earlier reductions were already made this year to help fund the first stage of the plan.The funding gap sits within a wider programme that has an overall price tag of £15bn, of which £10.3bn was already covered through earlier budget changes. Capital budgets are used for long-term investment rather than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 17:59 LONDON
Kremlin says Europeans will be excluded from next Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi
The Kremlin has said European countries will not be included in the next round of talks on Ukraine planned for Abu Dhabi. The comments come as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv wants Europe involved in the process and that trilateral talks with Russia and the United States are expected between November 6 and November 10 in the United Arab Emirates. The competing accounts underline continuing disagreement over who should take part in efforts to shape the next phase of diplomacy.According to a Kremlin foreign policy aide, the issue of European participation was not discussed during a 90-minute phone call... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 17:00 LONDON
Israel election remains undecided as Arab parties emerge as potential kingmakers
Uncertainty remained over Israel's election on Wednesday as vote counting continued and neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing, religious bloc nor the centrist bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot appeared on course for a majority in the Knesset. The result leaves the country facing another period of coalition bargaining, with no clear winner yet able to claim the 61 seats needed to govern. A surprise rise in support for Arab parties has added a new variable to the final arithmetic.With more than 85% of votes counted, Netanyahu and his allies were hovering around 53 seats, while Eisenkot's "Change" bloc was just... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 16:32 LONDON
Germany and Japan deepen economic-security cooperation in Tokyo
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo, with both sides using the visit to set out a closer economic-security partnership. It was Merz's first visit to Japan as chancellor, and the two leaders issued joint statements on economic security and future technologies. Their message focused on reducing dependence on vulnerable supply chains and strengthening cooperation between two of the world's largest economies.The joint statement said both leaders expressed deep concern about the growing use of economic coercion, including arbitrary export restrictions and retaliatory measures affecting critical raw materials. They also rejected non-market-based practices that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 14:38 LONDON
Iraqi PM makes first Syria visit since Assad's fall to discuss oil and trade ties
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has arrived in Damascus for talks with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in what is being described as the first visit by an Iraqi prime minister to Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The meeting comes as the two neighbours seek to rebuild bilateral ties after years of upheaval and to expand cooperation in energy, trade and agriculture. The visit also places renewed attention on the Baniyas route, which both sides see as central to future Iraqi oil exports through Syria.According to the Iraqi News Agency, the leaders discussed exporting Iraqi oil through the Baniyas... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 14:35 LONDON
UK has three nuclear deterrent submarines at sea at once for first time in five years
The United Kingdom has three of its four nuclear deterrent submarines at sea at the same time for the first time in five years, according to a report cited on Wednesday. The vessels named are HMS Vanguard, HMS Vigilant and HMS Vengeance, while HMS Victorious is understood to be in maintenance. At least one of the submarines is said to be armed with ballistic missiles carrying nuclear warheads.A navy source described the deployment as unusual, although no further explanation was given. The UK normally keeps at least one of its four Vanguard-class submarines at sea as part of its continuous... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
Seattle restaurant owner sentenced to 13 months for unpaid employment taxes
A Seattle restaurant owner was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 13 months in prison and three years of supervised release for willfully failing to pay more than $1.4 million in employment-related taxes. The sentence was announced by Acting U.S. The taxes included unemployment, Social Security, and Medicare obligations. According to the source, some of the unpaid amounts had been withheld from employee paychecks, raising the case into a direct payroll-tax failure rather than a simple underpayment dispute. The restaurant is in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. The misconduct covered more than ten years and affected dozens of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 14:03 LONDON
DFSA fines Moody's Middle East unit $585,825 for data confidentiality breaches
DUBAI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) -- The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has imposed a financial penalty of USD 585,825 (AED 2,149,977) on Moody's Investors Service Middle East Limited (MISMEL) for data confidentiality breaches.MISMEL has been licensed as a Credit Rating Agency by the DFSA since 31 December 2012. As such, it handles a large volume of data, including highly sensitive and confidential information relating to its customers, including public and private companies, governments, and other counterparties.The DFSA found that MISMEL contravened DFSA Rules applicable to... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 13:00 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Israel election deadlock deepens as cyclone hits India and Ebola risk widens
Israel is heading into coalition talks after an inconclusive election left neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot with a clear path to a majority, with early counting and exit polls pointing to a hung parliament. Partial results suggest Netanyahu’s bloc may fall short of the 61 seats needed, while Arab parties could again hold the balance of power. 🔗 🔗 🔗As the count continued, senior figures on Israel’s right sharpened their rhetoric, adding to the sense of political uncertainty and raising the stakes for any deal on the next government. The deadlock leaves three broad options, a unity coalition, a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Oct 2026 12:29 LONDON
Ireland and UK set new protocol to report subsea cable incidents after joint exercise
Ireland and the United Kingdom have put in place a new protocol for reporting subsea cable incidents, following a joint tabletop exercise that tested how both countries would respond to cable disruption. The move was confirmed by Ireland's Minister for Defence, Helen McEntee, at a maritime security conference in Dublin. It comes amid growing concern about the vulnerability of undersea infrastructure in the North Atlantic and Irish waters.McEntee said the two countries had recently tested their response through an exercise called Eastern Pearl. She told delegates that subsea cables crossing Irish waters carry a significant share of global internet traffic,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 12:03 LONDON
Historic Palestinian Citizen Turnout in Israel Election Could Reshape Netanyahu Race
Palestinian citizens of Israel are voting in unprecedented numbers in the country's parliamentary election, with some towns reporting turnout above 70%. The surge is being watched closely because it could alter the balance of power in a tightly contested race. Preliminary reports suggest the result may strengthen Arab parties and complicate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's path to a majority.The turnout is notable because participation in Arab towns has historically been lower, often ranging between 45% and 65% in recent elections. In this vote, however, the level of engagement appears to have risen sharply. The reports say the increase is linked... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 12:00 LONDON
UK budget due as Healey sets out first fiscal plan under Burnham
The United Kingdom is due to hear its first budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday, with Chancellor John Healey scheduled to present the statement in parliament at 12.30 GMT. The announcement comes as the government faces high inflation, rising living costs and pressure over energy bills and debt servicing. It is being framed as a major test of how the new administration balances household support with fiscal restraint.Healey has said the budget will move "money and power out of Westminster and into every postcode around Britain", while also keeping borrowing under control. In a speech last month, he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 11:08 LONDON
Serbian police kill attacker outside Israeli embassy in Belgrade as threat level rises
Serbian police shot dead a young man outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade in the early hours of Wednesday after what officials described as a terrorist attack. Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said the suspect rushed at a police officer with two knives, leaving the officer with a minor wound to the face. The embassy was closed at the time, and no Israeli personnel were injured.Dacic said the attacker was a Serbian citizen and a minor who had been under security monitoring because he was known to support Islamic State. He said investigators were still working to identify the suspect formally,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 10:29 LONDON
Israeli right makes provocative statements as election count continues amid coalition uncertainty
Senior figures on Israel's right have intensified their rhetoric as votes are counted in an election that appears to have left no clear path to a majority. The remarks, made during and after Tuesday's ballot, included claims about Arab voters, allegations of election theft and renewed pledges tied to settlements in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. The comments came as exit polls suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing alliance had suffered a setback.Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, speaking early on Wednesday at his far-right Religious Zionism party's headquarters in Jerusalem, dismissed opposition celebrations and said the government's settlement expansion would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
Israel faces coalition deadlock as Netanyahu stages comeback after inconclusive election
Israel is facing a hung parliament after an inconclusive parliamentary election, leaving three broad paths for the next government: a unity coalition, a minority administration or a fresh vote. The deadlock comes as Benjamin Netanyahu is described as staging an extraordinary political comeback despite losing his majority. If no rival bloc can assemble enough support, he could remain in office as caretaker prime minister.Former government spokesman Eylon Levy said the outcome would require one side to abandon key coalition promises. He said Netanyahu's recovery was remarkable given the security failures surrounding the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023, the war... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
Israel election deadlock deepens as Arab parties could hold balance of power
Exit polls and updated projections in Israel have kept the country on course for another hung parliament, with no clear winner emerging from the first election since the October 7 attacks. The latest figures show Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc and the alliance led by Gadi Eisenkot still short of the 61 seats needed to govern in the 120-member Knesset. Arab parties may again prove pivotal if coalition talks begin after the count is completed.According to one broadcaster's latest projection, Netanyahu's bloc is on 52 seats and Eisenkot's bloc on 49, while another has the two camps tied at 51 each. Likud... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 07:29 LONDON
DRC Ebola outbreak crosses 10,000 cases amid attack on health workers
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has passed 10,000 confirmed cases, according to the latest figures cited by health officials. The milestone comes as the country also records nearly 5,000 deaths from the ongoing outbreak, which began in mid-May. Officials say the outbreak is now the largest on record in the DRC and the second largest ever recorded globally.The new figures follow an attack on health workers responding to an Ebola alert that left one nurse dead and another injured. The assault took place in Bafwasende, in eastern Tshopo province, while the workers were carrying out response duties. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 04:59 LONDON
Nordic leaders hold rare 90-minute call with Putin on Ukraine war amid Abu Dhabi talks
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre have held a rare 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine. The conversation was followed by a separate call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to the Nordic leaders. The exchange comes as preparations continue for planned Russia-Ukraine-US talks in Abu Dhabi next month.The leaders said the call was intended to press Putin to end the war and to encourage direct negotiations. Stubb described the discussion as frank and substantive, while Støre said they stressed the importance of de-escalation. The move breaks with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 20:02 LONDON
Israel heads to polls in high-stakes election challenge to Netanyahu
Polls are closing in Israel in an election widely framed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership and his handling of Hamas's October 7 attacks. The vote has unfolded against the backdrop of a fragmented party system, with multiple parties competing for support and the outcome expected to shape the next government. Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli military chief, has emerged as Netanyahu's main challenger through the newly established Yashar opposition party.Polling indicated that Netanyahu could face a stiff challenge to remain in power, although the final result was still being determined as voting ended. The campaign has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 20:00 LONDON
Netanyahu alleges election fraud as Israel votes in high-turnout contest
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused unnamed opponents of trying to steal the country's election as voting took place in a highly polarised national contest. The vote is Israel's first since the Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023 and comes after years of regional war and political strain. Security and the conduct of the election have dominated the campaign.By the afternoon, turnout had reached 44.9%, the highest level recorded since 1973, according to the election commission. Polls have pointed to a close race between Netanyahu and his main challenger, centrist former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. Voting stations were due... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON
Sudan famine risk warning deepens as Western states cite worsening food insecurity
The United States and 30 other Western states have warned of an alarming deterioration in food security in Sudan, as the country's civil war continues to drive hunger and displacement. In a joint statement, they urged the warring sides to remove obstacles to humanitarian aid and take immediate steps to prevent famine. The warning comes as aid agencies say the conflict remains the main driver of Sudan's worsening food crisis.The statement says 19.5 million people, or 41% of Sudan's population, are facing high levels of acute food insecurity, including five million people at emergency levels of hunger. It also warns... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 16:31 LONDON
UK charges two men over RAF Fairford incident as investigation continues
British prosecutors have charged two men under the National Security Act following an incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, a military air base used by the United States. The pair have been named as Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim, 24, and Nouman Essghir, 24. Police said the charges relate to an investigation that began after reports of suspicious vehicles in the area in late September.Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, head of UK National Counter Terrorism Policing, said Essghir, a British national from Westminster in London, was charged under Section 4 of the National Security Act 2023 for suspected activity on 22 August. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 16:29 LONDON
Israel election turnout hits highest level in 50 years as voting continues
Almost 45% of Israelis had cast ballots by mid-afternoon on Tuesday, according to the Central Elections Committee, as voting continued in a closely watched general election. Officials said the turnout by 2pm local time was the highest in 50 years, and 6 percentage points higher than at the same time in the last election in 2022. The figures came as polling stations reported long lines in several areas, with rainy and blustery weather and flood warnings affecting parts of the country.The high participation has added to the political significance of a vote already seen as a referendum on Prime Minister... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 15:59 LONDON
Congo Ebola outbreak passes 10,000 confirmed cases as deaths near half of total
A nurse helping to treat Ebola patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been killed in an attack by a machete-armed group, adding to the strain on a response already under pressure. The worker was operating in Bafwasende and had been raising awareness about the Bundibugyo strain, according to the supplied report. Health officials said a second medical worker was also targeted in the same incident.The latest government data cited in the supplied material says the outbreak has now infected 10,060 people and killed 4,887 since it was declared in May. The same report says the disease is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
Poland and UK sign three-year defence cooperation plan in Warsaw
Poland and the United Kingdom have signed a three-year defence cooperation plan in Warsaw, setting out closer work on military technology, exercises and air defence. The agreement was announced after a bilateral meeting between Poland's deputy prime minister and defence minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, and the UK's defence secretary, Wes Streeting. Polish officials said the plan follows a treaty adopted a few months earlier between the two countries.According to Kosiniak-Kamysz, the cooperation will cover new technologies, artificial intelligence, drones, anti-drone systems and modern deterrence measures. He also said the two sides will continue traditional exercises aimed at building capabilities and improving... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
Iran and Qatar leaders meet in Moscow on energy and diplomacy
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has met Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Moscow, where the two leaders discussed energy cooperation and bilateral relations. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, according to Iranian state media. It comes as Doha continues to play a mediation role in regional tensions involving Iran and the United States.Iranian state television said the leaders reviewed the current state of relations between Tehran and Doha and stressed the importance of expanding political and economic ties. They also discussed ways to use existing capacities to deepen bilateral cooperation,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 14:05 LONDON
Iranians brace for renewed attacks after Israeli and US elections
Iranians are watching the outcome of elections in Israel and the United States for signs that the current pause in hostilities could end. The article describes a renewed sense of anxiety in Tehran and elsewhere over the possibility of further strikes by Israel and the United States. It says the threat has re-emerged after a sharp drop in attacks following a June memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran.According to the report, Israelis have already voted on whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will remain in power, while US midterm elections are due on November 3 and are expected to shape... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 14:03 LONDON
India says border face-offs with Chinese troops continue in Arunachal Pradesh
India's armed forces are locked in multiple ongoing face-offs with Chinese troops along the border in the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, according to the head of the country's paramilitary border force. The remarks point to continuing friction on the undemarcated Himalayan frontier, even as New Delhi and Beijing have been trying to ease tensions through diplomatic engagement. The incident is centred on a remote and disputed stretch of border where patrol access and territorial claims remain sensitive.The comments were made by Shatrujeet Kapur, director general of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, who said the standoffs "still continue". His remarks came... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 14:00 LONDON
Israel votes as turnout hits four-decade high and coalition race stays tight
Turnout in Israel's national election has reached its highest level so far in more than four decades, as voters cast ballots in a contest widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu's rule. Polling published on Friday suggests Netanyahu is running almost neck-and-neck with former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, but neither bloc is projected to win the 61 seats needed for a majority in the 120-seat parliament. That leaves open the prospect of prolonged coalition talks after the vote.The latest reporting also says several leading parties complained on Tuesday morning about alleged irregularities at polling stations across the country. Israel's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
At least 72 killed in co-ordinated cattle raids in South Sudan's Warrap state
At least 72 people have been killed in co-ordinated cattle raids in South Sudan's northern Warrap state, according to the regional government. The violence took place on Monday in Tonj North county, near the border with Unity state, and involved two communities in the area of Akop Payam. State authorities said cattle were taken and homes were burned in the attack.Warrap state's information minister, William Wol Mayom Bol, said the assault followed deadly violence last Friday that killed eight people. He said the attack was described as a co-ordinated operation involving members of the Lou Ariik community and those from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 13:00 LONDON
Stubb and Støre press Putin on Ukraine talks as new round of negotiations is expected
The Kremlin said Vladimir Putin told the Finnish and Norwegian leaders that any peace settlement must take into account what Moscow calls Russia's legitimate interests. That account came after Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a direct call with the Russian president on Wednesday, urging him to end the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and engage in meaningful negotiations. The two Nordic leaders said the discussion was frank and substantive, and framed it as part of wider efforts to restart diplomacy.Stubb said the war has direct consequences for European security, particularly for neighbouring states, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 11:59 LONDON
Israel votes in first general election since Gaza war began as Netanyahu faces tight race
Israel is holding its first general election since the war in Gaza began, with voters choosing the 120 members of the Knesset in a contest that could determine whether Benjamin Netanyahu remains in power. The vote comes amid a closely fought race in which polls suggest no bloc is likely to secure the 61 seats needed for a majority. That raises the prospect of another prolonged period of coalition bargaining, or even a repeat election if no agreement can be reached.The supporting material says Netanyahu's party is running roughly level with the opposition list led by Gadi Eisenkot. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON
Israel votes as Netanyahu faces a renewed referendum on his leadership
Polling has opened across Israel in a national election widely seen as a verdict on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It is the country's first legislative vote since the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack, and it comes after years of war and political division. The contest is being framed not only as a choice of government, but as a judgment on Netanyahu's leadership and the direction he has set for the country.The vote follows a period in which Netanyahu has faced criticism over the security failures surrounding 7 October, as well as over the wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 08:29 LONDON
Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi missiles and drones toward Saudi Arabia
The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted three ballistic missiles and four drones launched by the Houthis toward Saudi Arabia. The coalition said the missiles were aimed at the kingdom's Eastern Province, while the drones were headed toward southern regions. Saudi civil defence issued emergency alerts in the Eastern Province and Al Kharj Governorate before later lifting them.Colonel Turki al-Maliki, the coalition spokesperson, said the interceptions caused no casualties. He added that the coalition had also reported the destruction of three additional drones over Riyadh and the southern region on Monday evening. After the alerts were lifted, civil defence urged residents... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 07:02 LONDON
Romania says Russia-linked sabotage network set fire near weapons factory in Brasov
Romanian authorities say they have uncovered a network they believe was coordinated by Russia and linked to a fire near a state-owned weapons factory in the central city of Brasov. The blaze took place on September 14 at an industrial site close to the facility, and officials now describe it as part of a wider sabotage campaign. The case has been presented by Bucharest as part of a broader pattern of pressure on European countries supporting Ukraine.Romania's Intelligence Service said the operation was aimed at arms manufacturers and other targets of military and industrial interest. It said such actions were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
US military bans BYD vehicles at Kadena airbase in Japan over security concerns
The US military has barred vehicles made by Chinese electric car maker BYD from Kadena airbase in Okinawa, Japan, citing security concerns. The restriction took effect this week at one of America's largest overseas bases. It applies not only to privately owned cars, but also to taxis and delivery vehicles entering the installation.A spokesperson for the US Air Force 18th Wing at Kadena said the vehicles present an "unacceptable and unmitigable risk" to personnel and the mission. Security staff at the base gates have been instructed to stop BYD vehicles and turn drivers away, according to the report. The military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 03:32 LONDON
Israel votes as Netanyahu faces tight race and pressure over Iran strategy
Israel is holding its first general election since the war in Gaza began, with voters choosing the 120 members of the Knesset. The result is being treated as a direct test of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political future, as polls suggest his bloc may fall short of the 61 seats needed for a majority. If neither side can assemble a governing coalition, the country could be pushed toward another election.The campaign has centred on the war and on Netanyahu's ability to stay in office after years of political and legal pressure. According to the supporting material, his party is expected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON
Europe's top NATO powers pledge greater defence role in Paris
Europe's five main NATO members have said they are ready to take greater responsibility for the continent's security while reaffirming the United States as an indispensable ally. Defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Britain made the pledge after talks in Paris focused on strengthening Europe's role within the alliance. The statement comes as European governments continue to debate how to share the burden of defence more evenly across NATO.In a joint statement, the ministers said Europe must assume greater responsibility for its own security and shoulder a larger share of the burden within the alliance. They said they... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 23:59 LONDON
Greece and partners reject Libya ratification of Turkey-Libya maritime deal
Greece has said a 2019 maritime boundaries memorandum between Turkey and Libya remains null and void after Libya's House of Representatives moved to ratify it. The statement was delivered by Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis on behalf of Greece, Egypt, Cyprus, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. The joint position said the move raises serious concerns for regional security and stability in the eastern Mediterranean.The signatories said the memorandum has no legal effect and cannot serve as a lawful basis for delimiting maritime zones. They argued that it runs counter to international law and cannot create legal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 22:59 LONDON
Israeli election draws homecoming flights as vote nears
Thousands of Israelis are flying home from abroad to vote in tomorrow's general election, as final polling suggests neither the governing bloc nor the opposition is close to a majority. Crowds were seen in the arrivals hall at Ben Gurion Airport on Monday, with some travellers returning after trips across Europe, Asia and further afield. The surge in arrivals is linked to a campaign encouraging citizens overseas to come back in person because most Israelis cannot vote from abroad.More than 70,000 people have signed up with the Fly and Vote initiative, according to the supporting report. One traveller arriving from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 20:31 LONDON
Israeli military denies political influence amid reported Netanyahu feud over Iran strikes
The Israeli military has publicly denied that its decisions on Iran are being shaped by politics, after reports of a feud with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the final days of the election campaign. In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces said its operational choices are based solely on security, professional, objective and national considerations. The remarks came after Israeli media reports suggested senior military figures were uneasy about the prospect of strikes on Iran during the run-up to the vote.The dispute surfaced after leaks to Israeli outlets and renewed public rhetoric from Mr Netanyahu about the threat from Iran.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON
Algeria orders troop deployment to Niger amid energy security mission
Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered troops to neighbouring Niger after parliament approved the deployment in an emergency session, according to the latest official account. The move is intended to protect shared energy and economic interests, and authorities in Niger are said to have requested military assistance. If carried out, it would be Algeria's first overseas military deployment since 1973.The presidency said the decision was taken under constitutional provisions that allow overseas military action with parliamentary approval. Officials have not said how many soldiers will be sent or when the deployment will begin. Algerian senator Belkacem Boulghiti said the troops... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 18:03 LONDON
More than 60 Christians killed in attacks in Ethiopia's Oromia region
More than 60 Christians have been killed in a series of attacks in Ethiopia's Oromia region, according to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. The violence took place in the Shirka district, where a church official described the incident as a massacre. The attacks also left homes burned and prompted renewed concern over insecurity in the area.The church said 20 houses were burned to the ground in the assaults, and eyewitnesses said five of those killed were children. One resident, whose 75-year-old father was among the dead, described the attack as an ambush and said the victims were surrounded from all... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 17:00 LONDON
Jordan arrests three suspects after deadly church attack in Karak governorate
Jordanian authorities said on Monday they had arrested three suspects after a deadly attack on a church in the village of Hammoud in Karak governorate that killed nine people. The men were wounded in a dawn shootout after being cornered in an abandoned house, according to the Public Security Directorate. Officials said the suspects are Islamic extremists and will be brought before the courts.Director of Public Security Major General Abdullah Al-Maaytah said the three were taken to hospital and were still receiving treatment. He said security forces recovered a number of weapons and a large quantity of ammunition at the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 15:32 LONDON
Iran hardliners urge steps toward nuclear treaty withdrawal amid US tensions
Iran's hardline Paydari Front has called on the country's parliament and the Supreme National Security Council to begin the process of withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The demand comes as tensions with the United States remain high and as internal divisions deepen over whether Tehran should pursue talks or confrontation. The faction's intervention adds fresh pressure on President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is associated with a more conciliatory approach to negotiations.According to the supplied report, the Paydari Front said military efforts should proceed "as quickly as possible," language that has been read as a push for a more aggressive nuclear... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
US Marine indicted over murder and robbery of woman in Okinawa
Japanese prosecutors have indicted a US Marine over the killing and robbery of a woman in Okinawa, in a case that has drawn public anger and renewed scrutiny of troop conduct on the island. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, was stationed at US Marine Corps Air Station Futenma when he was accused of killing Anna Yagi, 39, in a hotel in Naha, the prefectural capital. Prosecutors indicted him on 25 October, according to court officials cited in reports.The indictment alleges that Ballard strangled Yagi with a telephone cord before stealing her backpack and wallet on 3 October. Reports say security footage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 14:35 LONDON
Pakistan-Iran border trade partially resumes after weeklong suspension
Trade has partially resumed at the Pakistan-Iran border after Islamabad suspended cargo traffic through the Gabd-Rimdan and Taftan crossings on 17 October, traders and border officials said. The reopening is limited, with some older consignments now being cleared and freight moving again in both directions. However, Iranian officials say their cargo is still not getting through normally, leaving the situation unresolved.Mir Naveed Jan Kalmati, president of the Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said trade had "partially resumed this weekend". Border officials and truck association representatives said consignments dated 16 October or earlier were being cleared first. Haji Noor Muhammad... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 13:32 LONDON
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill civilians as death toll rises
At least five people have been killed in Gaza in Israeli ground and air attacks, according to the latest confirmed reports from medical sources and first responders. The dead include a seven-year-old girl, and more than a dozen people have been wounded. The strikes hit multiple locations, including a displaced-persons camp in Khan Younis in the south and the Remal neighbourhood west of Gaza City.In Khan Younis, four Palestinians were killed in an air attack on a camp for displaced people in the al-Mawasi area, according to medical sources and emergency responders. Nasser Hospital confirmed the deaths, and a Gaza... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 13:29 LONDON
Ukraine-Brussels peace talks in doubt after US changes plans
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's planned visit to Brussels this week for high-level talks with the United States, the European Union and NATO is now in doubt. A Ukrainian presidential adviser said Kyiv could no longer confirm the trip because of changes to the American side's plans. The development affects a meeting that had been expected to take place on 27 or 28 October.Zelenskyy had said the Brussels discussions were being prepared to bring together representatives of Ukraine, the United States and the European Union, along with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The European Commission said it remained engaged in diplomatic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 12:32 LONDON
North Korea escalates UN dispute over alleged DMZ landmine blast
North Korea has taken its dispute with South Korea over a reported landmine blast in the Demilitarized Zone to the United Nations Security Council, accusing Seoul of fabricating the incident. According to North Korean state media, Pyongyang's permanent representative to the UN sent a letter to the council on Sunday rejecting South Korea's claim that three soldiers were injured in a September 21 explosion near the border. The letter warned that any violation of North Korea's sovereignty could trigger self-defence.The row centres on South Korea's allegation that the blast inside the DMZ was caused by North Korean landmines. Pyongyang denied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 03:30 LONDON
Uganda orders 21-day Ebola quarantine for returnees from DR Congo
Uganda has ordered citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to undergo a 21-day quarantine as it tightens precautions against Ebola. The measure was announced in Kampala by Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi on Sunday, alongside stronger screening at Entebbe International Airport and land crossings. Officials also said incoming travellers must complete contact forms so they can be reached if needed.The Health Ministry said returnees with a travel history to the DRC will have to pay for their quarantine. Uganda says it currently has no active Ebola infections after ending its own outbreak in July. The country declared the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 19:04 LONDON
UK ministers warn households to prepare as war-readiness rhetoric intensifies
Britain's defence secretary has warned that the country must be ready for war within a little over 1,000 days, saying adversaries could be in a position to attack by 2030. The remarks come amid a wider push for households to prepare for emergencies, including advice to keep bottled water, food, blankets, cash and a wind-up radio. The warning was published as part of a broader argument that national resilience now needs to be treated alongside national defence.Wes Streeting said the threat from adversaries was not new, but that their capacity had changed. He wrote that by 2030 their force strength... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 12:10 LONDON
Iran expands nationwide Janfada mobilisation and weapons-training campaign
Iran's authorities are widening a civilian mobilisation drive called Janfada across much of the country, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps saying it wants training stations in main squares in every provincial capital. The campaign is being presented as preparation for possible renewed conflict with the United States and Israel, and it now appears in cities and towns across multiple provinces. Street booths, organised events and armed exercises linked to the drive have been reported in several major urban centres.The programme was launched in late March at the height of the war with the United States and Israel, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 11:32 LONDON
Qatar warns geopolitical conflict is threatening trade and investment at Doha forum
Qatar's minister of state for foreign trade affairs has warned that trade and investment cannot prosper without peace and security, speaking at the World Investment Forum in Doha. Ahmad bin Mohammed al-Sayed said geopolitical upheaval and growing economic fragmentation were reshaping the outlook for global investment. His remarks were delivered at a United Nations-led gathering focused on investment, opportunities, challenges and sustainable development.Al-Sayed said the global economy was undergoing changes that were redefining the landscape for investment. He argued that investment in the future is linked to investment in peace and security, and said long-term trade and investment require a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 10:29 LONDON
Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored
Elon Musk has said SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink internet service after Ukrainian officials said connectivity problems had already been resolved. He accused Ukraine of violating the service terms by using it for military activity, while denying responsibility for a separate issue involving Starshield, the more secure system used by Ukraine for some communications. The comments add a new layer to an already sensitive dispute over how satellite networks are being used in the war.Musk said on social media that using Starlink, which he described as a civilian commercial service, for offensive drone strikes was never allowed and that the loophole... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 08:29 LONDON
France sees nationwide clashes during protests over rising living costs
France has seen nationwide clashes during protests over rising living costs, with police using tear gas in several cities and making nearly 1,000 arrests. The demonstrations spread across the country on Saturday, with unrest reported in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Lille, Toulouse, Montpellier and Nantes. Authorities said the latest protests came a week after earlier unrest that had already prompted a major security response.Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said police arrested nearly 1,000 people nationwide and faced what he described as an extremely elevated level of violence from black-clad ultra-left demonstrators. He said about 70,000 security personnel were deployed across France... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 08:02 LONDON
France sees nationwide protest clashes as police arrest nearly 1,000 people
Clashes erupted across France on Sunday as protesters took to the streets in demonstrations over the cost of living. Police arrested nearly 1,000 people as unrest spread through several major cities, including Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Lille, Toulouse, Montpellier and Nantes. The protests came a week after earlier marches that turned violent and prompted a stronger security response from the government.Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said officers faced what he described as an extremely elevated level of violence from black-clad ultra-left extremists. Riot police used tear gas in the capital and in other cities as authorities tried to contain disorder and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 02:30 LONDON
Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu days before Israel election
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Tel Aviv for a final anti-government demonstration three days before Israel's parliamentary election. The rally focused on demands for an independent state commission of inquiry into the security failures linked to the October 7 attacks. It also reflected broader anger at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government, with repeated chants of shame heard through the crowd.The protest came after two years of weekly gatherings in Hostage Square, where families and supporters had pressed the government to do more to bring captives home from Gaza. At the latest rally, opposition figures including Gadi... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
Israel's ultra-Orthodox military service dispute intensifies amid arrests and protests
A confrontation over military service for ultra-Orthodox men has intensified in Israel, with military police attempting to arrest a young Haredi man in the city of Modi'in after he failed to report for service. The incident drew hundreds of ultra-Orthodox men into the street, where they faced off against security forces in a scene that has become increasingly common in recent months. The dispute is now one of the most visible domestic fault lines in Israel, unfolding in the middle of wartime pressures and wider political strain.The flashpoint described in the report took place in early October at a building... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 00:30 LONDON
Brazil election runoff enters final day amid rival mass rallies
Supporters of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro held large rallies on the final day of campaigning before Brazil's presidential runoff, as the race remained extremely close. Lula addressed supporters at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, while Bolsonaro drew crowds in Minas Gerais in a separate show of strength. The vote on Sunday will decide whether Brazil keeps its left-wing leader or shifts toward the right.The latest polling cited in the supplied reporting showed the two candidates effectively tied on the eve of voting. A CNT/MDA survey released on Saturday put Bolsonaro on 46.3 percent and Lula... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 23:01 LONDON
France protests turn violent for a second day amid nearly 1,000 arrests
Police used tear gas and water cannon in several French cities as protests over cost of living and school conditions turned confrontational again. The latest unrest included clashes in Paris, Marseille and Bordeaux, according to the supplied material. The episode forms part of a wider wave of demonstrations across France that has continued to draw heavy policing.The confirmed figures in the new material point to nearly 1,000 arrests, while earlier reporting in the supplied rows said around 400,000 people took part nationwide and around 70,000 officers were deployed. The same rows also said the Interior Ministry reported nearly 1,000 arrests... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 22:31 LONDON
US on alert over alleged advanced-stage Iranian plots against Americans abroad
United States intelligence agencies have warned that Iranian plots to target US personnel overseas have reached advanced stages, according to a memo cited by officials. The warning has prompted Washington to place staff on high alert across parts of the Middle East and to reduce its diplomatic presence in the region. The development comes amid already elevated tensions between the United States and Iran.The memo was sent by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to the supplied report. It says US agencies have received intelligence indicating that Iran has substantially increased efforts to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 14:29 LONDON
Brazil runoff enters final debate phase as Lula and Bolsonaro trade policy attacks
Brazil's presidential runoff campaign entered its final televised debate phase on Friday, with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro facing off in Rio de Janeiro. The debate came two days before Sunday's vote and focused heavily on the economy, infrastructure, regional development, crime and the cost of living. Polls suggest the race remains extremely close, with the two candidates effectively tied heading into the final stretch.The exchange was broadcast on TV Globo and was described as more diplomatic than the pair's first face-off on Sunday, although it still included sharp personal attacks. Lula criticised Bolsonaro's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 11:07 LONDON
Lebanese scepticism grows as Israeli election nears amid south Lebanon occupation
Residents and analysts in Lebanon say they do not expect Israel's October 27 election to bring any meaningful change in policy toward their country. In Beirut, the prevailing view described in the report is that a change of leadership in Israel would not automatically alter the situation in south Lebanon. The issue is being watched closely because the vote comes against the backdrop of the continuing Israel-Hezbollah conflict.The report quotes Beirut resident Fouad Debs as saying he does not think anything major, or anything at all, will change for Lebanon even if there is a change in Israeli leadership. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 07:03 LONDON
Fire engulfs Bavaria's Eagle's Nest historic site, suspect detained
A fire has broken out at the Kehlsteinhaus, the historic mountain guest house known as the Eagle's Nest, near Berchtesgaden in southern Bavaria. German police said around 200 firefighters and emergency personnel were battling the flames at the site on 24 October. A suspect was detained close to the scene as investigators examined whether the person was connected to the fire.Police said the building caught fire in the area around Berchtesgaden, a town in Bavaria near the Austrian border. In a statement, they said they were investigating the detained suspect's possible link to the blaze. There was no immediate word... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 06:02 LONDON
Pentagon designates Confucius Institutes a national security threat
The Pentagon has designated Confucius Institutes, Chinese-funded cultural centres on university campuses, as a threat to US national security. The announcement was made on Friday by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in a video posted on social media. He said the department had added the organisations to its list of institutions that threaten national security.Hegseth said the Pentagon had dismantled 80 related "propaganda cells" operating under new names at 30 universities over the past two months. He described the centres as "sleeper organisations" that had continued to operate after being banned by Congress. In his remarks, he accused them of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 05:01 LONDON
US lifts some tariffs on Canadian goods as trade dispute eases slightly
The United States will remove tariffs on selected Canadian goods from 30 October, the White House said, in a move that eases part of the trade dispute between the two countries. The decision affects a range of products including plywood sheets, some paper products, certain machinery and refrigeration equipment, and some packing crates and boxes. It comes after trade talks collapsed earlier this summer and the two sides entered an escalating tariff war that has affected businesses on both sides of the border.The White House said the change was intended to protect the economic prosperity and national security of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 21:59 LONDON
Spain and Portugal monitor reported jihadist calls to attack protests
Spanish authorities are reportedly monitoring online messages that urged attacks on police officers and demonstrators during protests taking place in several European countries, including Spain and Portugal. The warning has drawn particular attention in Portugal, where the Internal Security System said it was closely following the alert and staying in contact with the relevant authorities. The reported threat comes as protests linked to the cost of living and housing crisis continue in major cities across the two countries.According to the supplied report, Spanish authorities identified messages on a website allegedly linked to the Islamic State group. The messages were said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 21:32 LONDON
Tigray official urges rebels to disarm after Mekelle takeover and reported drone strike
An official in Tigray's new federally backed administration has urged rebel forces to lay down their weapons after government-allied fighters seized the regional capital, Mekelle. The appeal came as residents in the northern Ethiopian region reported a drone strike that they said killed four people and injured six others. The latest developments point to continuing instability in a conflict that has already shifted control of the city.Redae Halefom Woldeselassie, a senior official in the caretaker administration, said rebel forces were collapsing and called on fighters to return home and resume civilian life. He made the remarks in Mekelle, saying this... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 21:29 LONDON
The Sovereign Shakedown: Trump’s High-Stakes Table, the Russian Mirror, and the Main Street
The veneer of institutional diplomacy has been entirely stripped away, revealing a raw and unvarnished reality. The global order is no longer governed by treaties, norms, or multilateral consensus. It is dictated by the unrestrained exercise of coercive leverage. Under the current doctrine emanating from Washington, the complex machinery of international relations has been reduced to a binary instrument of absolute dominance. We have entered the era of the unilateral ultimatum, where the traditional boundaries of sovereignty are subordinated to the whims of an administration operating less like a representative republic and more like a global syndicate. This is not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Oct 2026 18:59 LONDON
UN secretary-general race enters final phase as UAE names new contender
The race to choose the next United Nations secretary-general has entered its final phase, with former Costa Rican vice president Rebeca Grynspan still holding a narrow lead after the latest informal Security Council straw poll. The contest has also been widened by the entry of Lana Nusseibeh, the United Arab Emirates minister of state, who announced her candidacy this week. The process is now moving toward a decision expected by the end of December, before the General Assembly confirms the appointment.The straw poll held last week in the 15-member Security Council gave Grynspan a slim advantage over her closest rivals,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 18:02 LONDON
Britain and France carry out first-ever joint nuclear drill in landmark defence step
Britain and France have carried out their first-ever joint nuclear exercise, in a move described by the French armed forces minister as a decisive milestone in bilateral defence cooperation. The drill involved RAF Typhoon jets and French Rafale fighters and took place this week under the operation name Rummy. According to the confirmed account, the aircraft took off from Saint-Dizier base in north-eastern France on Tuesday evening before conducting the exercise over the Mediterranean Sea.The operation was designed to simulate a response to a possible nuclear attack, but no real nuclear weapons were used. The French government confirmed the exercise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
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
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 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
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
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
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
