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Drone strike kills at least 30 displaced people in Sudan's Blue Nile region Drone strike kills at least 30 displaced people in Sudan's Blue Nile region

Drone strike kills at least 30 displaced people in Sudan's Blue Nile region

At least 30 displaced people have been killed in a drone strike in Sudan's Blue Nile region, according to local officials. The attack hit Wad al-Mahi province near the city of Damazin on Friday, close to a displacement camp and an informal gold mining site. Dozens more people were wounded in the strike, which local authorities said targeted the centre of the province.The governor of Wad al-Mahi province said the drone belonged to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and that 26 women and four children were among the dead. He described the attack as cowardly. He also said the drone... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 19:03 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Global tensions flare from Gaza to Hormuz as markets turn mixed

The biggest escalation came in the Middle East, where Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it set an oil tanker ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz and warned of wider attacks on vessels it considers hostile, raising fresh fears over shipping through the waterway. 🔗 Saudi Arabia also reopened Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport after a Houthi attack killed three people and injured several others, underlining the spread of regional violence. 🔗In Gaza, a senior United Nations official said life remains “absolutely horrendous” a year after the ceasefire, with the humanitarian crisis still severe. 🔗 Separately, Vladimir Putin said Russia would do... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Recap 360LiveNews Recap | 09 Oct 2026 18:21 LONDON
EU and China reach deal to curb hybrid car exports to Europe EU and China reach deal to curb hybrid car exports to Europe

EU and China reach deal to curb hybrid car exports to Europe

The European Union says it has reached a landmark agreement with China to reduce hybrid car exports to the bloc by more than half over four years. The deal was announced in Beijing on Friday after months of negotiations between the two sides. It is being presented as a significant step in efforts to ease pressure on European carmakers.Trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said the talks had been intense since June and that the agreement could cut exports of plug-in and battery-powered hybrid cars by several million vehicles over the next four years. He said the arrangement was the first of... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 16:35 LONDON
Ethiopia and Eritrea accuse each other of launching war as border tensions deepen Ethiopia and Eritrea accuse each other of launching war as border tensions deepen

Ethiopia and Eritrea accuse each other of launching war as border tensions deepen

Ethiopia and Eritrea have accused each other of launching a war as tensions between the two neighbours escalate into a direct interstate confrontation. Ethiopia told the United Nations Security Council that Eritrean forces carried out an "all-out invasion" of northern Ethiopia, while Eritrea said it is facing a "war of aggression" from its neighbour. The exchange comes just days after the two countries cut diplomatic ties.In a letter shared with news agencies, Ethiopia's foreign minister, Gedion Timothewos, said Eritrean troops had advanced up to 60 kilometres into northern Tigray and demanded their withdrawal. Eritrea's information minister, Yemane Gebremeskel, rejected the... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 16:29 LONDON
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Iran's IRGC strikes tanker in Strait of Hormuz and threatens wider maritime attacks Iran's IRGC strikes tanker in Strait of Hormuz and threatens wider maritime attacks

Iran's IRGC strikes tanker in Strait of Hormuz and threatens wider maritime attacks

Iran's Revolutionary Guard said on Friday that it set an oil tanker ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz and warned that future action against vessels it considers to be violating rules would not be limited to the narrow waterway. The force said it targeted the engine room and propulsion system of the MV Sun Shine, which it identified as belonging to Natwit, after the ship tried to use what it described as an unauthorised route through the southern part of the strait. The attack caused a fire on board, according to the statement.The Guard also said it would pursue and... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 15:59 LONDON
Saudi Arabia reopens Riyadh airport after Houthi attack kills three Saudi Arabia reopens Riyadh airport after Houthi attack kills three

Saudi Arabia reopens Riyadh airport after Houthi attack kills three

Saudi Arabia has reopened Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport after a Houthi attack that killed three people and injured several others, according to the country's civil aviation authority. The authority said the strike hit airport facilities and a Saudia aircraft, causing material damage and temporary disruption before operations returned to normal. Saudia later said one of its pilots, Captain Hamoud Ali Alkalthami, was killed in the incident.The General Authority of Civil Aviation said the attack took place on Thursday and that injuries ranged from minor to severe. It said air traffic at the airport has now resumed, while the national... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON

Noontime News Recap: Gaza crisis deepens as Iran tensions, Ukraine pressure and hurricane warnings mount

A senior United Nations official said life in Gaza remains “absolutely horrendous” a year after the ceasefire, underscoring how the humanitarian crisis has deepened rather than eased. Tom Fletcher’s warning came as aid and living conditions in the territory remained dire. 🔗In Washington and the Gulf, tensions with Iran stayed high after Donald Trump said the United States would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, easing immediate speculation about a strike. That came as explosions were reported near the Strait of Hormuz, keeping focus on the risk of escalation in one of the world’s most sensitive waterways.... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Recap 360LiveNews Recap | 09 Oct 2026 12:24 LONDON

Breakfast News Recap: Ethiopian forces enter Mekelle as global tensions, protests and court rulings mount

Ethiopian federal forces have entered Mekelle, the capital of Tigray, after nearly two weeks of intense fighting, marking a major escalation in the conflict as the advance widens. đź”—In the Middle East and wider security picture, Syria has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the sinking of the Togolese flagged cargo ship Alfa Watan in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone, while Russia and China blocked a broader UN sanctions push on Sudan even as the Security Council extended the Darfur arms embargo for two months. đź”— đź”—Russia and Ukraine remain at the centre of several separate developments, with Ukrainian... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Recap 360LiveNews Recap | 09 Oct 2026 08:40 LONDON
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South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine amid North Korean POW disclosure row South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine amid North Korean POW disclosure row

South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine amid North Korean POW disclosure row

South Korea has recalled its ambassador to Ukraine after a dispute over Kyiv's public disclosure of the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war. The move marks a further escalation in a row that has been building since late September and now involves both governments' foreign ministries. Seoul says the disclosure should have remained confidential, while Kyiv rejects that claim.The South Korean foreign ministry said it was recalling ambassador Park Ki-chang and cited what it described as the unauthorised disclosure of information about the handover. It also said the embassy in Kyiv would remain open and that consultations would... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
India's CJP protest movement says members detained ahead of Saturday rally India's CJP protest movement says members detained ahead of Saturday rally

India's CJP protest movement says members detained ahead of Saturday rally

India's Cockroach Janata Party movement says authorities have detained many of its supporters as protests continue over disputed voter-roll revisions and demands for the resignation of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The latest detentions were reported on Thursday, ahead of a planned mass demonstration on Saturday at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, the capital's designated protest site. The movement says thousands of supporters from student groups, grassroots organisations and allied political parties remain involved in the campaign.According to a spokesperson for the movement, at least 10,000 people from CJP demonstrations and affiliated groups have been detained across the country. The... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 21:32 LONDON
Russian glide bomb strike on buses in Kramatorsk kills civilians as toll rises Russian glide bomb strike on buses in Kramatorsk kills civilians as toll rises

Russian glide bomb strike on buses in Kramatorsk kills civilians as toll rises

Rescue officials in eastern Ukraine say a Russian glide bomb attack on two civilian buses in Kramatorsk has killed more than 30 people and wounded 18 others. Authorities also said three people were killed in the nearby village of Bilenke, part of the Kramatorsk community. The strike hit the frontline city in Donetsk region, an area that has been repeatedly targeted during the war.Donetsk regional head Vadym Filashkin said the buses were carrying passengers when they were struck, and accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilian transport. Local prosecutors released images showing the burned-out shell of a bus, debris and victims... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz shipping slows as tanker bonuses surge amid Iran war Strait of Hormuz shipping slows as tanker bonuses surge amid Iran war

Strait of Hormuz shipping slows as tanker bonuses surge amid Iran war

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to its lowest level since July, according to shipping data cited in the supplied material, even as some tanker captains are being offered unusually large bonuses to take the route. The development points to a widening gap between the strategic importance of the waterway and the willingness of crews to transit it under current conditions. It also suggests that the maritime disruption around the Gulf is now affecting both traffic patterns and labour costs.The supplied material says some captains are earning base salaries of as much as $100,000, plus a $50,000 bonus... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 12:29 LONDON
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Israel says British consulate in East Jerusalem is ceasing operations as UK rejects closure Israel says British consulate in East Jerusalem is ceasing operations as UK rejects closure

Israel says British consulate in East Jerusalem is ceasing operations as UK rejects closure

Israel says the British consulate in East Jerusalem is ceasing operations, with most diplomats ending their assignments and leaving the country. The announcement came as the United Kingdom said the building itself would remain open and would instead operate as the UK Mission, Jerusalem. The dispute is the latest escalation in a row over British sanctions and trade restrictions linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said 20 diplomats, including the consul general, were ending their duties, while a small task force of no more than seven diplomats would be allowed to continue with... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 08:59 LONDON
Yemen says Dawn of Yemen offensive has neutralised 1,860 Houthi fighters Yemen says Dawn of Yemen offensive has neutralised 1,860 Houthi fighters

Yemen says Dawn of Yemen offensive has neutralised 1,860 Houthi fighters

Yemeni government forces say they have intensified their counter-offensive against the Houthis, claiming to have carried out 2,103 "precise targeting operations" since the launch of the "Dawn of Yemen" campaign. In a social media post early on Thursday local time, the government's army spokesperson said the strikes were directed at Houthi military positions across several fronts. The same statement said 1,860 Houthi fighters had been "neutralised" since the operation began.Rashad al-Alimi, chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, announced the operation on Sunday with the stated aim of retaking all Houthi-held territory, including the capital, Sanaa. The latest claims come as... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 02:59 LONDON
Oil and stocks swing on renewed Iran war fears and Middle East supply concerns Oil and stocks swing on renewed Iran war fears and Middle East supply concerns

Oil and stocks swing on renewed Iran war fears and Middle East supply concerns

Oil prices moved sharply on Wednesday as traders reacted to renewed fears of disruption to Middle East supply routes. Prices rose after reports that Iran appeared to be stepping up attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, then fell later in the session after officials signalled that more reserves could be released if needed. The swings also fed through to US financial markets, where stocks weakened and government bond yields climbed to their highest levels in more than two decades.The immediate trigger was a warning cited in the supplied material that tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz may... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 02:30 LONDON
Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary amid renewed strikes on Gaza Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary amid renewed strikes on Gaza

Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary amid renewed strikes on Gaza

Israel marked the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Wednesday with memorial events at sites linked to the assault, while new strikes were reported in Gaza during the commemorations. Families gathered at the Nova music festival site and at Kfar Aza kibbutz, both places associated with the 2023 killings. The anniversary unfolded as political debate intensified ahead of elections, keeping the attack at the centre of public life.At the Nova site, relatives bowed their heads in silence at the time the attack began, 6:29 a.m. local time, while one mourner played techno music in tribute to those... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 22:59 LONDON
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Trump marks October 7 anniversary, reaffirms hard line on Hamas and hostage returns Trump marks October 7 anniversary, reaffirms hard line on Hamas and hostage returns

Trump marks October 7 anniversary, reaffirms hard line on Hamas and hostage returns

President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Three years ago today, on October 7th, the World witnessed one of the darkest and most evil days in the history of Israel. Innocent men, women, and children were murdered, kidnapped, and subjected to unimaginable horrors at the hands of Hamas TERRORISTS. Today, we remember every innocent life taken, honor the survivors and their families, and remember the hostages who endured the unthinkable. I fought relentlessly to bring the hostages home, and reunite them with their loved ones, and I did, both the living and the... [Continue Reading]

Breaking-360LiveNews Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 22:30 LONDON

Breakfast News Recap: Russia widens strikes as Yemen front heats up and Sudan rejects talks

Russia carried out a wide overnight strike on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine, with Ukrainian officials confirming at least two deaths as Moscow described the assault as a massive strike. đź”—In Sudan, army chief Abdel Fattah al Burhan rejected negotiations and vowed to retake every area held by the Rapid Support Forces, as the conflict widened further. đź”—Yemen saw a sharp escalation on several fronts. The internationally recognised government said Houthi missiles and drones targeted Aden International Airport, forcing the diversion of a passenger flight, while another report said two missiles hit the airport early Wednesday with no casualties... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Recap 360LiveNews Recap | 07 Oct 2026 08:37 LONDON
Yemen's Houthis attack Aden airport as Saudi forces intercept missile near Riyadh Yemen's Houthis attack Aden airport as Saudi forces intercept missile near Riyadh

Yemen's Houthis attack Aden airport as Saudi forces intercept missile near Riyadh

Yemen's internationally recognised government says Houthi missiles and drones targeted Aden International Airport, forcing the diversion of a passenger flight from Cairo and the evacuation of the terminal. The airport, which serves as the main international gateway for areas outside Houthi control, was hit in an attack that the government said came close to causing a civilian disaster. Separately, Saudi Arabia said its forces intercepted a ballistic missile north of Riyadh.The Ministry of Transport said at least two ballistic missiles and several drones were used in the attack on the airport's runway and passenger terminal. It said one missile landed... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 08:00 LONDON
Yemen offensive advances near Bab al-Mandeb as coalition air support intensifies Yemen offensive advances near Bab al-Mandeb as coalition air support intensifies

Yemen offensive advances near Bab al-Mandeb as coalition air support intensifies

Yemen's internationally recognised government says its counter-offensive has made further gains along the Red Sea coast near the Bab al-Mandeb strait. The operation, named Dawn of Yemen, is reported to have recaptured territory from the Houthis over the past two days, extending fighting across a strategically sensitive corridor in western Yemen. The latest claims suggest the campaign is moving beyond isolated local advances and into a broader attempt to reshape control of the coast.According to the supplied reporting, the Saudi-led coalition backing the government has deployed 100 fighter jets and has been flying round-the-clock support missions to help secure the... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 18:30 LONDON
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Lithuania moves to lift ban on storing nuclear weapons as Russia warns of retaliation Lithuania moves to lift ban on storing nuclear weapons as Russia warns of retaliation

Lithuania moves to lift ban on storing nuclear weapons as Russia warns of retaliation

Lithuania's parliament has taken a preliminary step toward suspending a ban on storing nuclear weapons on its territory, in a move that has drawn a sharp warning from Russia. Lawmakers in the Seimas backed the proposal on Tuesday in Vilnius, but the change is not yet final. A second vote is scheduled for 12 January, and only then could the constitutional prohibition be removed.The measure passed with 106 votes in favour out of 141 possible, according to the parliamentary tally. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said in July that political parties had agreed on a plan to suspend the ban, describing... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
Russian drone attacks disrupt Ukraine rail network as evacuations rise Russian drone attacks disrupt Ukraine rail network as evacuations rise

Russian drone attacks disrupt Ukraine rail network as evacuations rise

Russian drone attacks are increasingly disrupting Ukraine's passenger rail network, forcing evacuations, delaying journeys and adding pressure to a transport system that has remained central to the country's wartime resilience. The state-owned operator says more than half of all strikes on locomotives since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022 have taken place this year. The latest reporting points to a widening pattern of attacks on rail infrastructure and other transport links, including recent strikes on bridges in Kyiv.The operator said 5,831 trains were evacuated in September alone because of Russian drone attacks, an average of 205 trains a day. One... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 11:02 LONDON
Israel puts Gaza forces on high alert ahead of October 7 anniversary Israel puts Gaza forces on high alert ahead of October 7 anniversary

Israel puts Gaza forces on high alert ahead of October 7 anniversary

Israel's defence minister has put the military on high alert ahead of the third anniversary of Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, citing intelligence that the group may try to carry out attacks against Israeli forces in Gaza. The warning was issued as Israel marked the anniversary and as tensions remained high in the enclave. The minister said any harm to Israeli troops would bring a heavy response.According to the defence ministry statement, the alert was ordered because of intelligence about Hamas's intentions to attempt attacks and other operations against Israeli forces in Gaza on the anniversary date. The statement said... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 08:59 LONDON
Tigray fighting deepens as forced recruitment claims emerge Tigray fighting deepens as forced recruitment claims emerge

Tigray fighting deepens as forced recruitment claims emerge

Renewed fighting in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region has intensified, with witnesses describing forced recruitment of men and boys as the conflict spreads. The latest reports say civilians have been rounded up on streets by armed groups linked to the Tigray conflict, adding to fears of a fresh humanitarian crisis. The violence began again on 23 September after months of rising tension and has further destabilised a region already scarred by years of war.According to the reports, the renewed clashes have shattered the Pretoria peace agreement signed in November 2022 between Ethiopia's federal government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front, which... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
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Mexico seeks evidence after alleged border shooting prompts US troop deployment Mexico seeks evidence after alleged border shooting prompts US troop deployment

Mexico seeks evidence after alleged border shooting prompts US troop deployment

Mexico has asked the United States to provide evidence after Washington said shots were fired from the Mexican side of the border at US security personnel. The dispute centres on an alleged incident near Texas, opposite the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, in late September. The claim has triggered a visible military response on both sides of the frontier and renewed friction over border security cooperation.Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in her daily news conference that her government had received a report of shots coming from the Mexican border, but that Mexico had found no evidence to support the allegation. She... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 21:33 LONDON
Former diplomats say Iran conflict is likely to worsen in coming weeks Former diplomats say Iran conflict is likely to worsen in coming weeks

Former diplomats say Iran conflict is likely to worsen in coming weeks

Former Iranian and US diplomats have said the war on Iran is likely to get worse in the coming weeks, with no sign of an imminent peace deal. The discussion centred on the positions of Washington and Tehran and on whether the conflict could move toward any durable pause. The assessment was presented as a warning that the current trajectory remains unstable.Hossein Mousavian, a former Iranian diplomat, said Iranian leaders do not believe US claims that the war is about nuclear weapons rather than oil. Alan Eyre, a former US diplomat, said the conflict is not heading toward a peace... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 20:02 LONDON
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US meets conditions Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US meets conditions

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US meets conditions

Iran's parliament speaker has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States accepts Tehran's conditions, sharpening an already tense dispute over one of the world's most important energy routes. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the waterway would not reopen until Iran's seven conditions, which he linked to the Islamabad memorandum, are met. He also said Washington had sent proposals through a mediator after responding to Iran's diplomatic offer.Ghalibaf said the era of "wasting time and dictating unilateral demands" was over, and insisted Iran's position was "clear and definite". He added that Iran was "present on the military... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 12:29 LONDON
Gaza City strike kills Christian mother and daughter as church leaders mourn Gaza City strike kills Christian mother and daughter as church leaders mourn

Gaza City strike kills Christian mother and daughter as church leaders mourn

A strike in Gaza City has killed two Christian women, Maysa Abu Daoud and her daughter Mary al-Najjar, in the Remal neighbourhood, according to the supplied report. The attack hit the ground floor of a building and left five Palestinians dead in total. Their funeral was held at Saint Porphyrius Church in Gaza City's Old City.The Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, said he was deeply sorrowed by the killing and extended condolences to the women's family and to Gaza's Christian community. Palestine's Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs said the two women had devoted time to helping parishioners... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 09:35 LONDON
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China opens anti-dumping probe into EU chemical imports ahead of Beijing trade talks China opens anti-dumping probe into EU chemical imports ahead of Beijing trade talks

China opens anti-dumping probe into EU chemical imports ahead of Beijing trade talks

China has opened an anti-dumping investigation into p-nitrotoluene imported from the European Union, moving on a trade complaint just days before senior EU and Chinese officials are due to meet in Beijing. The commerce ministry said on Saturday that it would examine whether the chemical was being sold at unfairly low prices in the Chinese market. The probe adds fresh pressure to already strained trade ties between the two sides.According to the ministry, domestic producers asked for the investigation and said they had suffered damage to production and operations. The chemical is used in the manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals and... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 12:02 LONDON
Latvia votes amid drone incursions and coalition uncertainty Latvia votes amid drone incursions and coalition uncertainty

Latvia votes amid drone incursions and coalition uncertainty

Polls have opened in Latvia for a parliamentary election dominated by security concerns, cost-of-living pressures and fears linked to Russia. Voting began at 8am local time and is due to close at 8pm, with the first results expected within hours and the final outcome likely to become clear after midnight. The contest is being watched closely because it could determine whether Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs keeps enough support to form a workable coalition.The supplied material says Mr Kulbergs' centrist United List is leading opinion polls on about 14% of the vote, with the pro-Russian Sovereign Power close behind. Latvia's parliament,... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 10:34 LONDON
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Libya unity talks disrupted after allegations link Haftar's son to drone attacks on fuel sites Libya unity talks disrupted after allegations link Haftar's son to drone attacks on fuel sites

Libya unity talks disrupted after allegations link Haftar's son to drone attacks on fuel sites

Allegations that Saddam Haftar oversaw a group behind drone attacks on fuel storage facilities and power stations in western Libya have thrown the country's latest unity talks into doubt. The claims have deepened tensions between the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity and the eastern camp led by Khalifa Haftar. They also come as the United States has been trying to push Libya's rival institutions towards a single political and security framework.According to the reported allegations, Saddam Haftar, who is deputy commander of the Libyan National Army, was linked to what was described as a "terror cell" behind the strikes. The... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON
Ethiopia conflict fears spread across the Horn of Africa as ties with Eritrea severed Ethiopia conflict fears spread across the Horn of Africa as ties with Eritrea severed

Ethiopia conflict fears spread across the Horn of Africa as ties with Eritrea severed

Addis Ababa has accused Egypt, Eritrea and Sudan of backing armed groups as renewed fighting involving the Ethiopian military and an opposition coalition raises fears of a wider regional spillover. The latest tensions come within days of fresh confrontations and follow the collapse of an agreement that had ended the previous war between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government and Tigrayan forces nearly four years ago. Eritrea and Ethiopia have since severed diplomatic ties after reciprocal moves, deepening an already fragile regional picture.Khartoum and Cairo have denied involvement in the conflict, according to the reporting, while the Ethiopian government has maintained... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 22:00 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict

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 360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT

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 360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
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Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative

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 360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance

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 360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality

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 360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three

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 360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
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Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions

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 360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad

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 360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
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