Tokyo Opens Mixed as Oil Slumps, Gold Surges and Korea Leads Asia-Pacific Higher
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened with a split tone, as South Korea and Australia advanced while Japan slipped modestly. The sharpest cross-asset move was in energy, where WTI crude fell -7.7%, while gold jumped +4.3% and the yen weakened against the dollar. The combination points to a market still reacting to shifting Middle East risk, softer oil, and a stronger bid for defensive metals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
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UK winter energy bills set to rise to three-year high
Energy bills for millions of households in the United Kingdom are expected to rise this winter to their highest level in three years. The increase is due to be announced by the energy regulator on Wednesday and is expected to affect customers in England, Scotland and Wales on variable tariffs. Analysts expect the price cap to rise by about 4%, driven by higher wholesale gas costs.The cap applies to about 33 million households and limits the maximum price suppliers can charge per unit of gas and electricity, rather than setting a total bill. That means the final amount paid still... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
Trump sends Saudi civil nuclear deal to Congress, with progress tied to Abraham Accords
The United States has sent a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress, opening a formal review of a deal that could shape both energy policy and Middle East diplomacy. According to a government official cited in the supplied material, the agreement is expected to move forward only if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords. The accords are the set of agreements that normalised relations between Israel and several Arab states.The reported pact would create a legal basis for nuclear cooperation between the two countries for 30 years. It would allow US companies to take part in developing Saudi... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 00:00 LONDON
Oil prices fall for a second day as US shifts from Iran strikes to sanctions
Oil prices fell for a second straight day on Tuesday as traders judged the risk of renewed US military strikes on Iran to have eased. Washington instead threatened broader economic sanctions, prompting a calmer reaction in energy markets than many analysts had expected. The move came as attention remained fixed on the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas shipments.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the campaign as an "economic D-Day" against Tehran, but the US gave no timeline for the measures and did not name any countries that could face penalties. According to the supplied material,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 23:29 LONDON
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US-led Gaza peace board warns Hamas over kites as ceasefire tensions rise
The US-led Board of Peace overseeing the Gaza ceasefire has warned Hamas to stop militant activity, including flying kites, after Israel threatened retaliatory strikes. An official from the board said the message was delivered through the established mechanism set up to manage the truce. The same official also said Israel must respect the ceasefire and limit military action to responses to genuine and imminent threats.The warning came after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel would step up operations in Gaza if Hamas launches kites, drones or balloons. The latest dispute followed reports that a series of kites... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 23:03 LONDON
Chester man sentenced to 6 years for receiving child pornography
A Chester man has been sentenced to six years in prison after attempting to cross the border into Montana with child sex abuse material on his phone. The sentencing was announced today, according to the source. The sentence includes five years of supervised release after the prison term. No other facts are provided about the defendant, the court proceedings, or any additional charges. The source identifies the conduct as receiving child pornography and says the man tried to cross into Montana with the material on his phone. It does not provide a name, age, or further operational details of the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 23:02 LONDON
US expands sanctions on Iran under Operation Economic Outcast
The United States has announced a new round of sanctions on Iran and on global entities doing business with it, in what officials have described as a further economic escalation. The measures were formally dubbed Operation Economic Outcast, and officials also referred to the campaign as an "economic D-Day". The move is intended to increase pressure on Tehran to return to negotiations over the war and its nuclear programme.According to the supplied reporting, the latest sanctions were announced on Monday and follow repeated demands from President Donald Trump that Iranian leaders make concessions, including dropping claims over the Strait of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 23:00 LONDON
Haiti: Killings in Kenscoff leave bodies in streets as survivors search for missing relatives
Killings in Kenscoff began late Sunday in a farming community in the hills overlooking Haiti's capital, according to the source. Armed men descended on the area, set homes ablaze, and attacked residents. By Monday, bodies were lying in the streets. The violence had left survivors searching for missing relatives in the community. The report places the attack in Kenscoff, near Haiti's capital, and describes an active aftermath with dead and missing civilians. No further details were provided on the number of victims, the attackers, or any official response. #Kenscoff #Haiti #armedmen #survivors #missingrelatives United Nations News Source: United Nations News [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 22:33 LONDON
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Canada retaliates after new US tariffs deepen trade war
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs of 15% to 50% on about US$20 billion worth of imports from the United States, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries. The measures are due to take effect on 8 September and will cover about 700 product types. Canadian officials said the move is a response to the latest wave of US tariffs after trade talks collapsed last week.Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said Canada was facing an unprecedented challenge and would meet the moment. The supplied reporting says the highest tariffs will apply to items including smartphones, cosmetics, milk, furniture and paper, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
India Supreme Court orders inquiry into police conduct during youth-led 'cockroach' protests
India's Supreme Court has ordered an inquiry into police conduct during last month's youth-led "cockroach" protests, adding a judicial dimension to a movement that organisers say is still active. The protests have been described in the supplied material as youth-led and as a challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. Organisers are also planning more demonstrations next month, suggesting the issue is not yet settled.The immediate trigger for the court action is the handling of the protests by police, which has now been placed under formal scrutiny. Police have rejected an Amnesty International report that accused them of brutality, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as oil tumbles, gold surges and megacap tech splits the tape
Executive summary: US stocks finished mixed, with the Dow edging higher while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite slipped. The session was defined by a sharp drop in WTI crude, a powerful rally in gold, and a split among big tech and chip shares, with Meta, Tesla and Microsoft higher but Nvidia and the broader SOXX chip gauge lower. Defensive and rate-sensitive signals were also visible in the move lower in energy stocks and the rise in banks, while Bitcoin and ether moved in opposite directions. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
Iran and Oman discuss temporary shipping corridor in Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman have discussed a phased framework for a temporary joint navigation corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a joint statement after talks in Tehran. The proposal also includes a joint project to clear mines from the waterway, which is one of the world's most important shipping routes. Oman's foreign minister, Badr Albusaidi, travelled to Tehran on Tuesday for discussions with Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi.The two sides said the framework could provide a practical basis for moving forward, while technical negotiations would continue on a permanent navigation corridor and future arrangements for managing the strait. They... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
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Victoria inquiry urges tougher waste-to-energy rules but stops short of minimum home setback distances
A parliamentary inquiry in Victoria has recommended tighter rules for waste-to-energy facilities, including continuous emissions monitoring and a review of the approvals process. The report was tabled in state parliament on Tuesday and drew protests from residents who travelled to Parliament House to oppose proposed plants in Melbourne's outer suburbs. Critics say the inquiry did not go far enough because it stopped short of setting minimum distances between waste-to-energy sites and homes.The committee made 33 recommendations in all, covering emissions oversight, planning approvals and local impacts. It also said waste-to-energy companies should contribute to the upkeep of local roads, reflecting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 20:41 LONDON
Innocent parcels caught up in Australia illicit tobacco bust
A Melbourne homeowner says a set of custom kitchen cabinets she ordered from China has been caught up in a crackdown on alleged illicit tobacco and vape imports in Australia. Amy Zhang spent 300,000 yuan, or about $62,000, on the cabinets for her new home, but they have been held in quarantine in Sydney for weeks. She says the delay has left her building work stalled and her site waiting for a delivery that has not yet arrived.The cabinets were shipped on 7 July and were expected to arrive about a month later. Ms Zhang said the goods did reach... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 20:38 LONDON
Australian leaders clash over AI data-centre energy rules at national cabinet meeting
Australia's national cabinet is meeting in Sydney with a dispute over proposed standards for artificial intelligence data centres expected to dominate the talks. Premiers and chief ministers are due to sit down with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as the federal government pushes a plan that would set national requirements for new facilities. The agenda also includes domestic violence, bird flu, fuel security and gun laws, but the data-centre issue is the clearest source of disagreement.The federal proposal would require developers to bring their own renewable energy and meet parameters on water use and community contributions. Queensland and the Northern Territory... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 20:35 LONDON
Taiwan indicts nine over alleged illegal exports of AI servers to China
Taiwanese prosecutors have charged nine people in Keelung over an alleged scheme to illegally export high-end artificial intelligence servers to mainland China. The case involves employees linked to Nvidia and Super Micro, and it has become the latest enforcement action in the wider contest over advanced computing hardware. Prosecutors said the servers were routed through multiple locations in an apparent attempt to evade export controls.According to the prosecutors, one Nvidia employee and two Super Micro employees are among those charged. They said 74 servers reached China, with 50 sent through Indonesia, 16 delivered directly and eight routed via Japan and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 20:32 LONDON
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Syrian Kurdish-led SDF dissolves after merging into army in Damascus deal
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have announced that they are dissolving as an independent military force after completing their integration into the Syrian army. The declaration was made by commander Mazloum Abdi in a televised speech from the presidential palace in Damascus on Tuesday evening. It marks a major shift in Syria's postwar military landscape and a significant step in the consolidation of power by the new authorities in the capital.Abdi said the group had completed the process of integrating its fighters into brigades of the Syrian army. He said the announcement represented the end of the SDF's mission and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 20:30 LONDON
Trump orders one-week U.S. flag lowering after reporting Dolly Parton's death
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 25 August 2026 at 19:32 BST: "Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just passed away. This is a true loss for millions of people." "There has never been anyone like her, and never will. In her honor, I am lowering the American flag throughout the United States for a one week period beginning tonight at 6:00PM." Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 25 August 2026 at 19:32 BST: Trump's post is a condolence-and-honors signal, announcing that the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 20:00 LONDON
Qatar and Pakistan step up daily efforts to revive US-Iran talks amid Hormuz tensions
Qatar says it and Pakistan are speaking daily with parties involved in efforts to revive negotiations between the United States and Iran, as pressure from new US sanctions continues to build. The comments add a diplomatic track to an already tense standoff in which Washington has expanded restrictions on Iran and related entities. Qatar also urged Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the regional stakes of the dispute.Majed Al-Ansari, Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said officials were "on the phone on a daily basis" trying to work out ideas for a return to negotiations. He said Qatar remained focused... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 19:05 LONDON
Canada imposes counter-tariffs on more than 700 US products as trade talks collapse
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth C$27.6bn, or $19.9bn, in response to new American duties and the collapse of trade talks with Washington. The measures will take effect on 8 September and will apply to more than 700 products, according to the Canadian government statement cited in the supplied material. The move marks a further escalation in the trade dispute between the two countries, which are each other's largest trading partners.The tariffs will range from 15% to 50% and will target sectors including steel, aluminium, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, plastics and electronics. Canada also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 19:03 LONDON
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US Justice Department Sues Ohio Court Over Rule Blocking Federal Arrests Near Courthouse
The US Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Franklin County Municipal Court in Columbus, Ohio, challenging a new courthouse rule that it says obstructs federal law enforcement. The defendants named in the complaint include the court, the Administrative and Presiding Judge, and the Director of Security. According to the filing, the rule blocks federal officials from arresting aliens at or near the courthouse. The Justice Department says the rule purports to shield aliens from being lawfully detained at or around the courthouse. The lawsuit also says the rule would impose criminal and civil liability for violations. No further... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 19:02 LONDON
At least 47 killed in gang attack near Haiti's capital as hostages are threatened
The attack in Kenscoff near Haiti's capital has now been confirmed as one of the deadliest recent assaults in the area, with the UN saying at least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped. The violence took place at the weekend in the hillside community above Port-au-Prince, where armed men also set homes on fire. A gang leader has since threatened to kill the hostages if authorities kill any gang members or use drones against them.In a video posted on social media, the man identified himself as Izo 2 and warned the director of Haiti's national police,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 19:01 LONDON
Trump says mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz as oil market volatility continues
President Donald Trump said the United States Navy has removed or detonated all mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that Iran has largely closed since the start of the war in the Middle East. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he also warned that Iran had been notified any ship or boat placing new mines would be "immediately and systematically destroyed." The statement adds to the pressure around one of the world's most sensitive energy chokepoints. The strait is a major route for global energy supplies, and the closure has already caused sharp swings in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 18:59 LONDON
Martinsville Woman Pleads Guilty in Social Security Fraud Case
A Martinsville, Virginia woman pleaded guilty in Roanoke to a Social Security fraud case involving benefits intended for her deceased boyfriend. Court records cited in the source say Jackie Cayton, 55, stole almost $30,000 in Social Security benefits and later entered a guilty plea to one felony count of theft of government money. The case was handled in Roanoke, Va. The source says Cayton previously pled guilty before the court. No further details were provided on how the theft was carried out or over what period the benefits were taken. As part of the sentence, Cayton was ordered to repay... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 18:32 LONDON
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CIA Director Ratcliffe reported in Moscow for unannounced talks amid stalled US-Russia contacts
The reported Moscow visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe has added a new layer to already strained US-Russia relations. US media reports said Ratcliffe travelled to the Russian capital on an unannounced trip, with flight-tracking data and social-media footage appearing to show a US military aircraft arriving and later departing. Neither Washington nor Moscow has publicly confirmed the purpose of the visit or who, if anyone, he met.The reports said a US military C-17 flew from the United States to Latvia and then on to Moscow on Tuesday, before returning later the same day. Data cited by trackers showed the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 18:32 LONDON
Day News Recap: Haiti church massacre, Ukraine drone strike and US sanctions drive a grim global day
At least 40 displaced people were killed when armed gang members attacked a church shelter in Kenscoff, in the hills above Port-au-Prince, in one of the deadliest assaults yet in Haiti's spiralling violence. A fresh overnight raid in the same hillside community left dozens more dead and others injured, underlining how gangs continue to terrorise areas around the capital. 🔗 🔗In Ukraine, authorities said a Russian drone guided by artificial intelligence killed three people in Zaporizhzhia, which they described as the first confirmed AI guided strike of its kind. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also said there is a limited window for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Aug 2026 18:24 LONDON
European rights court orders Turkey to free Osman Kavala
The European Court of Human Rights has ordered Turkey to immediately release businessman, activist and philanthropist Osman Kavala, saying his detention was unlawful. The ruling adds a new legal challenge to a case that has already become one of the most closely watched human rights disputes involving Turkey. Kavala has been held in prison since 2017 and was sentenced to life in 2022.In its decision, the court said Kavala's continued detention violated his rights to a fair trial, freedom of expression and freedom of association. It also said the measures taken against him were motivated by an ulterior purpose, namely... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
Sweden seeks to expropriate Russian-owned estate near Muskö naval base over security concerns
Sweden's armed forces have asked the government to expropriate a Russia-linked property near Muskö Naval Base, citing security concerns around the strategically sensitive site. The request concerns a beach plot on Muskö island in the Stockholm archipelago, where a luxury house has reportedly been under construction. Officials said the location could create risks because of its proximity to the naval installation.The military said the property has "unique conditions for strengthening the defence of Muskö Naval Base, particularly against drones." It said the request was driven by "the threat from Russian drones and the ownership situation of the property." Defence Minister... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 17:03 LONDON
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Europe closes mixed as FTSE 100 hits record, gold surges and Brent slumps on risk repricing
Executive summary: European markets ended mixed, with the FTSE 100 setting a fresh record while the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 also advanced. The biggest cross-asset moves came in commodities, where gold jumped sharply and Brent crude fell hard, alongside firmer euro and sterling exchange rates against the dollar. The session points to a market recalibration around inflation, energy and safe-haven demand, but the exact catalyst mix should be treated as interpretation rather than confirmed cause. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
EU posts first goods trade deficit since 2023 as energy imports surge
BRUSSELS, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The EU has registered a trade deficit in goods for the first time in three years, as soaring energy imports outpaced an increase in the bloc's exports.Eurostat, Brussels' official statistics office, reported on Tuesday that the EU recorded a deficit of EUR 21.8 billion in the second quarter of this year, down from a surplus of EUR 6.7 billion in the first quarter , the first deficit since the second quarter of 2023.The decline was largely driven by rising oil and gas imports. The EU's trade deficit for energy grew from EUR 71.3 billion... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 16:30 LONDON
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Justice Department to monitor South Carolina primary runoff polling sites
The Justice Department said the Civil Rights Division is monitoring polling sites across South Carolina during the state's primary runoff election. The source says the monitoring is taking place today. According to the statement, the purpose of the operation is to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law. No further details were provided on the number of sites, any incidents, or whether other federal or state agencies are involved. The source does not identify any allegations of interference, irregularities, or enforcement action. It only states that election monitoring is underway at polling sites in South Carolina for the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 16:02 LONDON
Rare tornado in southern France leaves 39 injured as damage assessment continues
A rare tornado has struck the village of Pomas in the Aude department of southern France, leaving a trail of damage across homes, public buildings and streets. The storm hit late on Monday afternoon local time and caused widespread disruption in the small community, which has about 1,000 residents. Officials said the village was hit hardest, with debris scattered across narrow streets and several buildings left unsafe.Authorities said 39 people were injured, including two seriously, and 17 were taken to hospital. The mayor of Pomas, Herve Gine, said the scene felt like a "wartime situation" and described the aftermath as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 16:01 LONDON
Trump administration plans mass visa revocations for asylum seekers
The Trump administration has announced plans to revoke certain B-1 and B-2 visas held by foreigners who have applied for asylum in the United States or are currently seeking it. The move could affect up to 200,000 people, according to experts cited in the supporting material, and would target visas issued between 2016 and 2026. Officials say the policy is aimed at people who entered the country as short-term visitors and later filed for asylum to remain in the United States.State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said the measure was directed at "foreigners who have come to the United States claiming... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 15:33 LONDON
UN and Red Cross renew push for global limits on autonomous weapons
The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross have renewed calls for countries to agree global bans and limits on autonomous weapons. The appeal, issued on Tuesday, focuses on systems that can identify and attack targets without direct human command. The organisations said the technology is advancing faster than the rules meant to govern it.The two bodies said they are not seeking a total ban on every related technology, but want clear rules to control development and use. They said they have not confirmed autonomous weapons being used in combat, even though such systems are already being... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 15:30 LONDON
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Israeli forces raid and seize UNRWA training centre in East Jerusalem
Israeli forces have raided and seized the Qalandiya Training Centre, a UNRWA-run facility in Kafr Aqab in occupied East Jerusalem. The operation took place on Tuesday after Israeli forces closed the nearby Qalandiya checkpoint, according to the supplied report. Heavy military deployments were seen across surrounding neighbourhoods and the adjacent Qalandiya refugee camp.Troops forcibly expelled all UNRWA employees from the site and told them not to return, before beginning work to evacuate the complex. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was present at the scene and described the move as an operation to evacuate the building. He also said there... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 15:03 LONDON
Drone attack sparks fire at Afipsky refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region
A fire broke out at the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region after a drone attack, according to local authorities. The incident was reported on Tuesday and affected one of the region's key energy facilities. Officials also said debris from the attack fell near Afipsky railway station, where casualties were reported.Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said at least two people were killed and two others were injured by falling drone debris at the station. The refinery fire was described as the result of the drone strike, while Ukraine's General Staff said its forces had struck facilities at Afipsky. The same statement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
Wall Street opens mixed as gold surges, oil slumps and chip stocks retreat
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a split tape, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped while the Dow held a modest gain. The biggest moves came in commodities and rate-sensitive sectors, with gold jumping +3.6%, WTI crude dropping -6.2%, and defence, energy and chip stocks all under pressure. The pattern points to a sharp rotation away from cyclical and semiconductor exposure and toward haven assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport
German investigators have uncovered a third drone and suspected military explosives near Leipzig airport, in a development linked to an attempted sabotage of the cargo and military logistics hub. The discovery was reported in Kabelsketal, just west of the airport, and is said to have taken place on 14 August, 10 days after the unsuccessful attack. Leipzig airport is used for cargo operations and military logistics, including transport linked to NATO and Ukraine's Antonov Airlines.The latest findings include about 50 grams of what investigators believe to be a military explosive. The office of the prosecutor general, which is leading the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Zelensky sees window for US mediation to end Ukraine war
Ukraine's president says there is a limited window for US mediation to help end the war with Russia, stretching from this December until the end of summer 2027. Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine has drafted a one-page set of suggestions with US and European officials that will be presented to Moscow. He said the document includes ideas for a ceasefire and a previously discussed US proposal for a free economic zone in eastern Donbas to be administered by a third party.Zelensky told reporters in a weekend briefing that the ceasefire idea is the main point of the draft. He said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 13:44 LONDON
Chinese artist Gao Zhen sentenced to three years in prison over Mao-related works
Chinese artist Gao Zhen has been sentenced to three years in prison in China after being found guilty of slandering the country's "heroes and martyrs". The verdict was delivered by a court in Sanhe city in Hebei province, according to people familiar with the case and rights groups monitoring it. Gao, who is known for provocative sculptures involving former leader Mao Zedong, had already spent two years in detention before sentencing.The case centres on artworks created more than a decade before the law used against him came into force. China's law on defamation of heroes and martyrs took effect in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 13:41 LONDON
Rwanda and DR Congo trade accusations as ceasefire verification advances
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has accused the Democratic Republic of the Congo of supporting the FDLR armed group and said Rwanda will continue to take measures it considers necessary for its security. He made the remarks at a news conference in Kigali as efforts to verify a ceasefire in eastern Congo move forward. The comments add a new layer of tension to an already fragile regional security process.Kagame said Rwanda's main concern is the continued presence of the FDLR on Congolese territory, and argued that if the problem is not resolved, Rwanda will remain involved in the conflict. He also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 13:38 LONDON
Rohingya refugees protest in Cox's Bazar over aid cuts and return demands
Hundreds of Rohingya refugees gathered in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, on Monday and Tuesday to mark the ninth anniversary of their exodus from Myanmar and to press for justice, dignity and the right to return home. The protests took place in the world's largest refugee settlement, where more than 1.2 million Rohingya now live in about 30 camps. Organisers said the demonstrations were meant to remember the atrocities committed against the community and to draw attention to what they described as an ongoing humanitarian crisis.The United Council of Rohingya refugee group said it organised the protest, while reporting from the camps... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 13:36 LONDON
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Russia intensifies forced recruitment and mobilisation fears amid reports of coercive tactics
Reports from across Russia say security forces are detaining men off the street and pressuring them to sign military contracts, as concern grows over a possible new mobilisation wave linked to the war in Ukraine. The accounts describe a pattern of coercion that has become more visible since mid-2025 and appears to have intensified in August. One of the places repeatedly mentioned is Penza, where footage shared on social media has shown plainclothes men trying to force fighting-age men into vehicles.The reports say the detentions have taken place in several settings, including on the street, at workplaces, on the way... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 13:33 LONDON
Israel resumes Gaza strikes after Kushner leaves ceasefire talks
Israeli strikes hit residential areas in Gaza again within hours of United States envoy Jared Kushner leaving talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the supplied report. The renewed attacks came as efforts to salvage a ceasefire remained stalled and both sides accused each other of violating the plan. The report says the strikes marked a return to pre-ceasefire rules of engagement.One strike hit a crowded cafe at the Gaza City port, which the report says was also being used as a displacement camp. At least seven Palestinians were killed there, including a child. Another strike hit Gaza... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 13:30 LONDON
US judge delays Lockerbie bombing trial amid new evidence review
A US federal judge has postponed the trial of Abu Agila Masud, the Libyan man accused of making the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 over Scotland in 1988. Jury selection had been due to begin in Washington DC this week, but the court pushed the proceedings back after defence lawyers asked for time to review new evidence. Masud has denied the charge.The delay was ordered by Judge Dabney Friedrich, who cited newly discovered material and evidence located in other countries. No new trial date has been set, but a status hearing is scheduled for 1 September. The postponement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 12:37 LONDON
UN watchdog criticises India over hate crimes and alleged law-enforcement abuses
A United Nations racial discrimination watchdog has said India urgently needs to address hate crimes against Bengali-speaking Muslims and strengthen protections for other vulnerable communities. The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination said it was gravely concerned by reports of large-scale violations involving law-enforcement officials. Its findings also pointed to alleged abuses affecting tribal peoples, Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, particularly Dalits, and non-citizens.The committee said the reported abuses included racially motivated violence, excessive use of force, extrajudicial killings, arbitrary and prolonged detention without due process, torture, ill-treatment and sexual violence. It urged India to investigate all such claims and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 12:35 LONDON
Vatican envoy visits Moscow and presses for end to Ukraine war
The Vatican has sent a senior envoy to Moscow for talks focused on the war in Ukraine, in a fresh diplomatic move involving Russia's foreign ministry. Cardinal Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican secretary for relations with states, met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during the visit. According to the supplied material, the Vatican said Gallagher demanded an end to the war, while the Kremlin said the discussions covered peace in Ukraine.The visit took place on Tuesday, 25 August, in Moscow. It is described as the third time the Vatican has sent a diplomatic mission to Russia since the war began... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 12:32 LONDON
Finland's Stubb says support for Ukraine and NATO, EU, UN roles remain priorities
President of Finland Alexander Stubb addressed the annual meeting of heads of mission in Helsinki on 25 August 2026 and opened by saying he had arrived from Ukraine that morning. He said President Volodymyr Zelensky's message was clear: Ukraine needs support for air defence, energy supply and financing. Stubb said much had happened in foreign and security policy since last year's ambassador conference, but support for Ukraine remained Finland's priority. He framed his remarks around three main instruments for Finnish foreign policy: NATO, the European Union and the United Nations. He said Finland's foreign policy must be active in those... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 12:31 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: UK missile move draws Kremlin warning as Iran pressure, Taiwan exports and Libya talks unfold
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he is likely to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next month, after talks in Kyiv on supplying Ukraine with missiles, in what would be his first visit to the city as prime minister. 🔗A Kremlin adviser warned that factories in the United Kingdom making drones for Ukraine could face attacks from unknown sources after Britain agreed to share missile blueprints with Kyiv, sharply escalating the war of words around Western military support. 🔗In the Middle East, China said its trade with Iran should not be subject to outside interference... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Aug 2026 12:20 LONDON
Kremlin adviser warns UK drone factories could face attacks after missile blueprint move
A Kremlin adviser has warned that factories in the United Kingdom producing drones for Ukraine could face attacks from "unknown sources" after Britain agreed to share missile blueprints with Kyiv. Andrei Fedorov said he could not "exclude 100 percent" the possibility of "semi-military" action against Britain. The comments were made as tensions rose over London's military support for Ukraine.Fedorov, described in the supplied material as a former Russian deputy foreign minister, linked the warning to the UK's decision to declassify blueprints for British-made components for the Scalp missile. He said Moscow sees that move as evidence of Britain's "direct military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 10:59 LONDON
