Bangsamoro first parliamentary election marred by deadly pre-poll violence
The first parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao is under way in the southern Philippines, but the vote has been overshadowed by deadly violence and other security incidents. Nearly 2.4 million registered voters are taking part in the region's first parliamentary polls since it was established in 2019. The election is intended to mark the end of the transition period and move the Muslim-majority region closer to self-governance.On Monday, the chairman of the Commission on Elections said Cotabato City had been placed under commission control after a shooting late on Sunday killed three people and injured... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 03:29 LONDON
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US opens G20 energy talks in Houston amid Iran war disruption to fuel markets
The United States has opened G20 energy meetings in Houston, Texas, with officials promoting what Washington calls "energy abundance" as the war against Iran continues to disrupt global fuel markets. The talks began on Monday and are scheduled to run through Wednesday in the oil-rich city. Delegations from major economies and oil producers are attending, making the gathering a focal point for energy policy at a time of elevated market pressure.According to the supplied material, the meetings include representatives from China, India, Japan and Germany, alongside oil producers Canada and Saudi Arabia. Russian participation is also expected, after Russian diplomats... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 03:00 LONDON
Swedish election remains too close to call as opposition edges ahead in partial count
Sweden's national election remained unresolved on Monday as a partial count gave the opposition centre-left bloc a narrow lead over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's governing right-wing alliance. The election authority said votes from 6,195 of the country's 6,312 districts pointed to 176 seats for the bloc led by Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson, against 173 for the governing bloc in the 349-seat Riksdag. Final confirmation was still pending as overseas ballots and remaining districts were counted.The result leaves the country without a clear winner for now, despite the opposition's three-seat advantage in the latest tally. Officials said the final outcome... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 02:29 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Under Pressure as Oil Spikes Above $100, Dragging Asia-Pacific Equities Lower
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened weaker in Tokyo trading, with Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and South Korea all under pressure as a sharp jump in WTI crude to above $100 a barrel unsettled risk appetite. The move came alongside broad declines in precious metals and a firmer yen, while Ether and global autos were among the few notable gainers in the supplied data. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Iran and Oman delay Gulf talks after Strait of Hormuz vessel attack
Talks in Oman between Iran and Gulf Arab states have been postponed after an attack on an Iranian commercial cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz killed one person. Iranian media reported that the delay was agreed by Tehran and Muscat, while Oman said the meeting was postponed in the interests of consensus. The development comes as tensions over navigation in the waterway remain high.Iran's foreign ministry Gulf affairs office said the postponement was requested by some countries in the region and was a joint decision by Tehran and Muscat. Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said the meeting, which had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 00:29 LONDON
Russia strike on train near Poland-Ukraine border triggers escalation claims
Poland and Ukraine have accused Russia of escalating its attacks after a strike hit a Kyiv-Warsaw passenger train close to the Polish border. Ukrainian rail officials said the train was struck about two kilometres from the frontier, with no casualties reported. The incident came as a diplomatic train carrying former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and security advisers from several European Union member states was at Yagodyn station nearby, alongside another train carrying former US CIA director David Petraeus.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow had deliberately struck the locomotive, while Polish President Donald Tusk said the pattern of Russian action... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 22:29 LONDON
Proposed Queensland data centre could draw a quarter of the state's power use
A proposed hyper-scale data centre in Queensland is under consideration by the Western Downs Regional Council, with developers saying it could become the largest such project proposed in Australia. The Western Downs Digital Park is planned for a 725-hectare site near Dalby, about 250 kilometres west of Brisbane. If approved and built out in full, the project would sit on land that is currently used as a feedlot and cattle paddock.The Singapore-based developer Zerra DC says the project would have a peak capacity of 2.16 gigawatts, equivalent to the electricity use of about 1.5 million average Australian households. At the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 21:59 LONDON
Guyana says oil revenues are rising as Iran conflict reshapes energy markets
Guyana's president says the country has seen a sharp rise in oil revenue in recent months as the conflict involving Iran continues to reshape global energy markets. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said the increase has come as disruptions to energy supplies have helped push up crude prices. He made the comments in an interview about Guyana's oil boom and the challenges that have followed it.Ali said the country's oil revenues have increased sharply while the wider conflict grinds on. He linked the rise to the effect of the war on global supply and pricing, saying the market disruption has lifted the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 21:30 LONDON
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Trump urges Zelenskyy to stop strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure as prices rise
United States President Donald Trump has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure, saying the attacks are contributing to a global fuel shortage and higher prices. He made the comments on Sunday while speaking to reporters during a trip to the Republic of Ireland. Trump said there were "plenty of other targets" and added: "Don't hit diesel fuel.That's hurting the world." The remarks come amid a wave of long-range Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries in recent months. According to the supplied report, those strikes have reduced fuel production in Russia and triggered petrol... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 19:59 LONDON
Day News Recap: Red Sea tensions widen as Congo Ebola toll climbs and Europe faces political strain
Houthi forces have completed their takeover of Yemen's Red Sea coastline, including the port city of Mocha and the island of Mayyun, also known as Perim, while government forces said they were intensifying air attacks on Houthi positions near Mocha and along the coast. The fighting has sharpened fears over one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes. 🔗 🔗Maritime security in the wider region also deteriorated after Iranian authorities said one person was killed and three others injured when a merchant vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, and Bahrain refused to join an Iranian proposed shipping meeting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Sep 2026 18:23 LONDON
Kosovo approves new government as presidential deadlock looms
Kosovo's parliament has approved a new government led by acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, ending three months of political paralysis. The vote gives the country a temporary reprieve, but it does not resolve the deeper dispute over who will become president. That issue now stands at the centre of the next phase of the crisis.The new administration was backed by 62 lawmakers in the 120-seat assembly, Parliamentary Speaker Albulena Haxhiu said on Sunday. Kurti's Vetevendosje party still needs opposition support to reach the two-thirds majority required to elect a president. It remains unclear when that vote will take place, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 17:32 LONDON
Australian crossbench to introduce bill targeting military exports linked to rights breaches
Crossbench MPs in Australia are preparing to introduce legislation aimed at stopping defence equipment, technology or services from being used in ways that could breach the country's international human rights obligations. The proposal, described by its backers as "red lines" legislation, is due to be presented on Monday. It comes amid growing political pressure on the Albanese government over Australia's role in the F-35 supply chain and concerns about how parts may be used in the conflict in Gaza.The bill is being backed by MPs including David Pocock and Sophie Scamps, alongside Greens and independents Lidia Thorpe, Andrew Wilkie and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 16:34 LONDON
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Houthis seize Bab al-Mandeb as Red Sea coast falls under their control
Houthi forces have completed their takeover of Yemen's Red Sea coastline, including the port city of Mocha and the island of Mayyun, also known as Perim, according to the supplied report. The advance gives them effective control over the Bab al-Mandeb strait, one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints. The development marks a major shift in the conflict and raises immediate concern for shipping through the Red Sea.The report says the takeover happened over the weekend and places Houthi positions just 20 kilometres from the African coast. It adds that more than 2,000 people fled from Yemen to Djibouti... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 16:29 LONDON
Turkey detains dozens in raids on gay bars and LGBTQ activists' homes
Police in Turkey have detained 47 people in coordinated raids on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ+ activists, according to officials. The operations took place across 12 provinces over the weekend and were linked by authorities to a campaign called "My Family is Safe". One of the groups targeted was the LGBTQ+ association Kaos GL.The Istanbul chief prosecutor's office said 26 people were detained and that officers seized drugs, digital equipment, smuggled alcohol and a firearm during the raids. In a separate statement, the Ankara chief prosecutor's office said another 21 people were detained as part of an investigation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 15:59 LONDON
BRICS summit in New Delhi adopts declaration amid divisions over Iran, Ukraine and tariffs
BRICS leaders have adopted a joint declaration on the first day of their two-day summit in New Delhi, despite visible divisions over the wars in Iran and Ukraine. The New Delhi Declaration called for restraint in the Middle East and criticised unilateral tariffs, but it avoided naming the United States, Israel or Iran. The agreement was reached as leaders from the expanded 11-member bloc gathered in the Indian capital for talks on war, trade and global economic pressure.The declaration was adopted on Saturday, with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin among those attending the summit. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 13:30 LONDON
Yemen fighting intensifies around Mocha and Red Sea coast as forces regroup
Yemen's government forces have intensified air attacks on Houthi positions near Mocha and along the Red Sea coast, as the group consolidates control over the strategic shoreline. The latest fighting is centred on the Mocha-Dhubab road, about 11km from the port city, according to the supplied report. It comes after the Houthis captured Mocha and then took the island of Mayyun, also known as Perim, tightening their hold on the Bab al-Mandeb strait.The report says government forces destroyed vehicles and weapons and killed members of the Houthi armed group near Mocha, while the government spokesperson, Majed Abdullah al-Nazili, said strikes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 12:32 LONDON
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SEWA completes 90% of Rawdat Al Qarat water network project
The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) says it has completed approximately 90% of a water distribution network project in Rawdat Al Qarat, Sharjah. The project spans more than 34 kilometres and carries a cost of nearly AED13 million. SEWA said the work began in March 2026 and is expected to be completed by November 2026. Engineer Faisal Al Sarkal, Director of SEWA's Water Department, said the project aligns with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to provide advanced and sustainable infrastructure. Al Sarkal said the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 12:30 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Niger reshuffles army command as UAE and India deepen BRICS ties
Niger's military government has appointed a new head of the armed forces after a failed mutiny that tested the junta's control over the security apparatus, a sign it is moving quickly to reassert authority inside the military. 🔗The reshuffle comes after the attempted uprising exposed tensions within the ranks and raised fresh questions about the stability of the country's ruling junta. 🔗In the Gulf and South Asia, the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi has given new momentum to UAE and India economic and development cooperation, according to IBPC Dubai. 🔗The group said the bilateral discussions have strengthened the case... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Sep 2026 12:16 LONDON
Israeli air strike on vehicle in Gaza City kills two, wounds 13
An Israeli air strike hit a vehicle in Gaza City's Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood on Sunday, killing at least two people and wounding 13 others, according to medics and health officials. The attack took place in one of the city's residential districts and left the vehicle badly damaged. Health officials said the bodies were so badly dismembered that they appealed to the public for help identifying the dead.The Israeli military said it had targeted two Hamas fighters. Footage circulating on social media and verified by the reporting outlet showed the vehicle mangled and gutted, with its roof and doors torn away.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 12:00 LONDON
Niger military reshuffles top army command after failed mutiny
Niger's military government has appointed a new head of the armed forces after a failed mutiny that tested the junta's control over the security apparatus. A decree read on state television on Friday announced that General Mamane Sani Kiaou would replace General Moussa Salaou Barmou at the top of the armed forces. The reshuffle also included the promotion of General Abdourahmane Abou Zataka to army chief of staff.The changes follow a mutiny that began on 28 August and lasted almost 24 hours, according to the supporting report. Fighting was reported at the presidential palace, Niamey's international airport and a nearby... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
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BRICS summit drives UAE-India economic and financial cooperation
IBPC Dubai said the bilateral discussions at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi have created new momentum for UAE-India economic and development cooperation. Dr Sahitya Chaturvedi, Secretary-General of IBPC Dubai, described the talks as a strategic convergence between the UAE's "We the UAE 2031" growth vision and India's "Viksit Bharat @2047" roadmap. Chaturvedi said the meeting between H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi covered defence, AI, space, critical minerals and CEPA. He said the talks offer a blueprint for co-creating a prosperity corridor within BRICS.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 09:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Hormuz tensions rise as Congo Ebola toll climbs and Europe faces political strain
Security in the Gulf came under fresh strain after Iranian authorities said one person was killed and three others injured when a merchant vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane already under pressure from regional tensions. 🔗 Bahrain also said it would not join an Iran proposed meeting in Oman on Monday on safe passage for shipping in the strait, underlining the diplomatic split over how to protect traffic through the waterway. 🔗In Yemen and along the Red Sea coast, the Houthis said they had carried out a drone and missile strike on a military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Sep 2026 08:37 LONDON
One killed in Strait of Hormuz ship strike as authorities report injuries
Iranian authorities say one person has been killed and three others injured after a merchant vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz early on Sunday. Qeshm city governor Amir Teymouri said the ship was hit around 5:00 am local time off the coasts of Hengam and Qeshm islands. The authorities did not say what caused the strike or identify who was responsible.The incident took place in one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints, where a large share of global oil and gas shipments passes through a narrow channel between Iran and Oman. The Strait of Hormuz has long... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 06:59 LONDON
UK security adviser says Europe must endure hard winter to keep pressure on Russia
The UK national security adviser has said Europe must be prepared to endure "real hardship" this winter if it wants to maintain economic pressure on Russia. Jonathan Powell made the remarks in Kyiv at the Yalta European Strategy forum, where he argued that sanctions on Moscow are working and should not be eased. He said the current approach of supporting Ukraine while tightening pressure on Russia should continue despite the strain of energy shortages across Europe.Powell said talk of Russian escalation was not a problem but a sign that pressure on President Vladimir Putin was having an effect. He urged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 06:32 LONDON
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Houthis claim drone and missile strike on Saudi base amid renewed Yemen fighting
Yemeni Houthi rebels said on Sunday that they carried out a drone and missile attack on a military base in southern Saudi Arabia. The group said the target was the Sharurah base, which it described as hosting weapons depots and command and control centres. The claim comes as fighting has intensified again in western Yemen, with civilians reported to be fleeing the area in growing numbers.According to the supplied report, the Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Saree, said the operation was aimed at facilities he described as part of the campaign against the group. The statement was posted on social media,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 06:29 LONDON
Sweden votes in tight general election as opposition and Kristersson bloc run neck and neck
Sweden is voting in a closely fought general election that could return the left-wing opposition to power or bring the far-right Sweden Democrats into government for the first time. The contest has narrowed sharply in the final days of campaigning, leaving Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's alliance and the opposition bloc separated by little more than a dead heat in opinion polls. The result is expected to determine not only who leads the next government, but also how much influence the Sweden Democrats will have over policy.Magdalena Andersson, the opposition leader and head of the centre-left Social Democrats, said on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 04:59 LONDON
Iraq seizes drone-launching platform linked to Saudi oil pipeline strike
Iraqi security forces have located and seized a drone-launching platform in Maysan province that authorities say was allegedly used in the attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline. The development adds a new confirmed step to an investigation that is already being handled as a cross-border security case. Officials say the launch site was traced to southeastern Iraq, near the Iranian border.Lieutenant General Saad Maan, head of Iraq's Security Media Cell, said in a statement published by the state-run Iraqi News Agency that an intelligence and security task force had tracked down and seized the launch equipment. He said forensic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 03:59 LONDON
Spain advances Sahrawi citizenship bill amid concern in Morocco
Spain's lower house of parliament has approved a bill that would create a special route to Spanish citizenship for Sahrawis born in Western Sahara before 29 September 1977, with first-degree descendants also covered. The measure passed by 168 votes to 31, with 145 abstentions, and now moves to the Senate for further scrutiny. The proposal is being watched closely in Morocco because of its possible effect on Spain's wider relationship with Rabat.Under the bill, eligible Sahrawis would be able to apply through a special procedure without meeting the normal residency requirement. The text would also shorten the residence period for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 03:30 LONDON
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Houthi projectile wounds two in Saudi Arabia's Jazan region
A projectile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels struck Saudi Arabia's southern Jazan region on Saturday, wounding two people and damaging civilian property, according to Saudi Civil Defence. The strike landed in al-Tuwal governorate and damaged a mosque, several buildings and vehicles. Saudi authorities said emergency procedures were put in place after the incident.The Houthis said their attack targeted a Saudi military base in Sharurah, in the southern Najran province. Saudi Civil Defence, however, said the projectile hit civilian objects in Jazan and described that as a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. It also said the danger had passed in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 01:59 LONDON
US court blocks Trump administration plan to cut FEMA workforce
A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully in ordering personnel changes that would have cut and constrained the workforce of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The decision was issued on Friday by US District Judge Susan Illston in California. It centres on temporary FEMA reservists whose contracts are used to support disaster response after hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other emergencies.Judge Illston said the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees FEMA, exceeded its authority when it moved to restrict the agency's ability to manage its own workforce. Labor groups representing federal workers brought the case after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 21:29 LONDON
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Bahrain refuses Iran's proposed Hormuz shipping meeting in Oman
Bahrain has said it will not take part in a proposed meeting in Oman on Monday that Iran says will focus on safe passage for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The Bahraini Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that it would not join the gathering in Muscat, despite Iran describing the talks as a consultation on the future of the waterway. The decision adds a new diplomatic wrinkle to efforts to discuss security around one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.In its statement, Bahrain said regional security and stability could not be preserved through what it called a policy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 21:02 LONDON
US uses Alien Terrorist Removal Court for first time as Afghan woman is deported
The US Department of Justice said Nazira Haji Zada has been deported to Afghanistan after appearing before the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a little-used federal court created in 1996. Officials said this was the first time the court had been used since it was established nearly 30 years ago. The case marks a rare use of a legal mechanism designed to remove people the government classifies as alien terrorists.According to the department, Haji Zada, 47, had been living in Fort Worth, Texas, and was arrested in 2024. Attorney General Todd Blanche filed removal papers on July 15 this year, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 20:35 LONDON
Nepal flood response under scrutiny as missing toll remains high
Nepal's government is facing renewed criticism over its response to the catastrophic flooding that has devastated mountain communities in Nepal and Tibet. The disaster has killed at least 1,410 people and left 5,651 missing across the wider affected area, according to the supplied report. Prime Minister Balendra Shah, who took office six months ago, is now under close scrutiny as rescue and relief efforts continue.The report says Shah visited Nuwakot in Nepal the day after flood damage there, while families in other affected areas say help has been slow to arrive. One man from Dhanusa district said he asked the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 20:29 LONDON
Bulgaria investigates fire and explosions at EMCO ammunition site as possible sabotage
Bulgaria is investigating an overnight fire at an ammunition storage facility run by private defence company EMCO near the central village of Gorni Varpishta. The blaze was followed by a series of explosions, but no one was injured. Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said authorities are not ruling out outside interference.EMCO said the fire at the site, about 170km east of the capital Sofia, was sabotage and that human error was completely ruled out. The company said the storage facility had not been used for months and had been inspected 20 days earlier, when it said full compliance with regulations was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 18:59 LONDON
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Around 150,000 protest across Germany against AfD after Saxony-Anhalt election win
About 150,000 people took part in demonstrations across Germany on Saturday against the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, after the party won a strong result in last week's state election in Saxony-Anhalt. The protests were held in around 20 cities, including Berlin, Hamburg and Munich, as organisers called for the party to be banned. In the capital, police said several thousand people joined multiple demonstrations, while the AfD staged a counter-demonstration.Organisers said the rallies were aimed at preventing the party from gaining government power in Saxony-Anhalt. Protesters carried signs reading "Ban the AfD now" and "Democracy needs no alternatives,"... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Yemen fighting and Red Sea tensions deepen as world marks 9/11 anniversary
Yemen saw the sharpest escalation, with more than 900 people killed or injured in less than a week of renewed fighting and at least 5,000 families forced from their homes as civilians fled Taiz. 🔗The conflict around the Red Sea and Bab al Mandab also intensified, with Houthi forces reported to have seized Perim Island and Mokha, tightened their grip on the shipping lane, and advanced across Yemen's Tihamah coast. 🔗 🔗 🔗That pressure on maritime routes was echoed by the United States, which began telling oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz to travel at specific times if they... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Sep 2026 18:21 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 7,000 cases as South-Ubangi confirms new spread
Congolese authorities say the country's Ebola outbreak has now passed 7,000 recorded cases, with 7,022 infections and 3,398 deaths reported. The latest figures also confirm a new case in South-Ubangi, extending the epidemic to a seventh province. The outbreak began in mid-May in Ituri province and has since spread through remote and conflict-affected parts of eastern and northern Democratic Republic of the Congo.Officials say 837 people are currently in isolation or receiving treatment. The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which was first detected in the northeastern province of Ituri and remains concentrated there, even as it has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 18:00 LONDON
At least seven killed in prison fire and riot in Kobane, northern Syria
At least seven inmates have been killed after a fire broke out at a prison in Kobane, a predominantly Kurdish town in northern Syria. The blaze followed a riot inside the jail, according to state media reports, and others were injured in the incident. The cause of the fire has not yet been officially confirmed.State-run reports said the unrest began after tensions in the town escalated on Friday, following protests over the killing of a former Kurdish fighter. Dozens of people were reported injured, burned or suffocated after the riot and fire. The prison is still administered by Kurdish authorities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 17:35 LONDON
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Trump says a unified Ireland would be 'fantastic' during Dublin visit
United States President Donald Trump has said he would like to see Ireland unified, describing that outcome as "fantastic" during a visit to Dublin. He made the remarks while sitting alongside Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, in comments that quickly drew attention in London and Belfast. Trump said he did not want to cause problems, but added that he believed unification would happen eventually.The president's comments came on Saturday during his trip to the Irish capital, where he was asked about Northern Ireland's constitutional future. He said, "I'd love to see it unified," and added that the United Kingdom would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 15:59 LONDON
Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island in Bab al-Mandeb Strait
Houthi forces have taken control of Mayun Island, also known as Perim, in a move that strengthens their position at the southern entrance to the Red Sea. The island sits in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, one of the world's most important shipping corridors, and the takeover gives the group a new physical foothold there. The seizure was confirmed by a senior military official from Yemen's internationally recognised government and by a Houthi official.Mayun is a small volcanic island of about 13 sq km, but its location gives it outsized strategic value. It lies in the middle of the Bab al-Mandeb... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 15:00 LONDON
Zelenskyy willing to meet Putin at Miami G20 summit in December
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is willing to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami in December if both leaders are invited. He made the remarks when asked by German broadcaster Deutsche Welle whether he would meet his Russian counterpart, saying: "We have to meet, to speak, and make decisions." The comments add a fresh diplomatic opening to a war that is nearing its fifth year. The summit is due to take place on 14 and 15 December at Trump National Doral Miami, with the United States holding the presidency of the Group of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 12:59 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Yemen fighting worsens as Ukraine war and Zelensky Putin meeting talk dominate
More than 900 people have been killed or injured in less than a week of renewed fighting in Yemen, and at least 5,000 families have fled their homes as civilians escape the violence around Taiz. 🔗Russia said its forces struck several industrial sites across Ukraine, including steel plants in Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih, as well as cargo vessels, in a fresh wave of attacks on the country’s infrastructure. 🔗Volodymyr Zelensky said he would be willing to meet Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami in December if both leaders attend, a signal that comes as the war continues... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Sep 2026 12:20 LONDON
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Yemen fighting escalates as displacement rises and civilians flee Taiz
More than 900 people have been killed or injured in less than a week of renewed fighting in Yemen, while at least 5,000 families have fled their homes, according to the latest figures in the supplied report. The escalation is centred on Taiz and surrounding areas, where civilians have been forced to move again after years of relative calm in some locations. The report says the Houthis and Yemen's internationally recognised government re-erupted into open conflict this month, with the fighting described as the fiercest in years.The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said displacement was rising... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 11:29 LONDON
Guatemalan judge clears deputy minister and three Indigenous leaders of terrorism charges
A Guatemalan court has cleared Deputy Minister Luis Pacheco and three other Indigenous leaders of terrorism charges linked to protests in October 2023. The ruling was issued by the Third Criminal Court in Guatemala City and came after prosecutors asked for the case to be dismissed. The judge concluded that the four had not broken the law by organising the demonstrations.The defendants were accused over protests against a prosecutor who was alleged to have tried to block President Bernardo Arevalo from taking office. Alongside Pacheco, the case involved Hector Chaclan, Basilio Puac and Esteban Toc. Prosecutors had brought charges including... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
Russia strikes steel plants and cargo vessels across Ukraine
Russia's Defence Ministry says its forces have struck several industrial facilities across Ukraine, including steel plants in Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih, as the war's long-range strike campaign continues to target industrial infrastructure. The ministry also said two cargo vessels were hit overnight in the Black Sea port of Chornomorsk. The reported attacks form part of a wider exchange of drone and missile strikes between the two sides.According to the supplied reporting, the ministry said Russian forces hit Zaporizhstal in Zaporizhzhia, an Interpipe Steel complex in Dnipro and several plants in Kryvyi Rih. The same report said the cargo vessels... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 10:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Hormuz tensions, Ukraine pressure and Yemen fighting dominate a busy briefing
The biggest market and security story was the sharp rise in Middle East shipping risk, after the United States began telling oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz to travel at specific times if they want military protection. The move underlines how exposed the waterway has become as tensions rise around Iran and the wider Gulf. 🔗Iran said it will meet Gulf states and Iraq in Oman on Monday to discuss the Strait of Hormuz and regional security, while Saudi Arabia kept its East West pipeline shut for a second day after a drone attack launched from Iraq caused injuries... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Sep 2026 08:38 LONDON
US narrows military protection windows for tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
The United States has begun telling oil tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz to travel at specific times if they want to receive military protection, according to reports cited on Saturday. The change comes after Iran stepped up attacks on vessels moving through the area at night. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important routes for oil and gas shipments, making any shift in security arrangements closely watched by shipping and energy markets.The reported instruction was sent to tanker operators through emails from the US naval coordination centre to maritime advisers, according to the report. Since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 07:30 LONDON
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward East Sea after joint drills
South Korea said North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea on Saturday, in a launch that came a day after trilateral maritime drills ended. The South Korean military said it detected the missiles at about 5:20am local time and estimated that they travelled around 250 kilometres. Officials in Seoul said they were sharing information with the United States and Japan as they assessed the launch.The Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were launched from North Korea's eastern coastal area of Wonsan. It said South Korean and US intelligence authorities tracked the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 06:59 LONDON
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Mexican authorities rescue eight from suspected CJNG secret clinic in Jalisco
Mexican authorities have rescued eight people from a clandestine clinic on a farm in the western state of Jalisco, in a case investigators say is linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The site was found in the municipality of Tecalitlan, about 160 kilometres from Guadalajara, during a search for a missing 20-year-old man. Officials said the property appeared to be used to shelter people recruited by organised crime who had been injured and needed to recover.State prosecutors said the eight people had been forcibly recruited and deprived of their freedom. Two of those rescued were on crutches, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 05:00 LONDON
Israel-Lebanon Rome talks delayed to October amid renewed strikes
The next round of Israel-Lebanon negotiations in Rome has been delayed until October, according to a US official. The talks had previously been expected in early September, but the planned meeting in the Italian capital will not now go ahead as scheduled. The delay comes as strikes have increased in recent days and follows Israel's destruction of Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon the day before.The same official said Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors will still meet at the State Department in Washington next week to discuss ongoing developments and the continued implementation of a framework deal agreed in June. That arrangement,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 01:30 LONDON
