Sweden election puts Israel and Palestine policy on the ballot
Sweden is voting in a knife-edge general election that could reshape the country's position on Israel and Palestine. The contest is taking place in Stockholm and across the country, with foreign policy emerging as one of the issues under debate. The result could determine whether Sweden keeps its current stance or moves in a different direction on recognition of Palestine and wider Middle East policy.Polling cited ahead of the vote gave the left-wing coalition a narrow lead over the current right-wing government. A Novus survey released on Monday put support for the left-wing bloc at 50.3 percent, compared with 47.9... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 13:06 LONDON
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West Bank raids kill man near Nablus as arrests and closures spread
Israeli forces carried out widespread raids across the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, killing a 29-year-old Palestinian man in Aqraba, south of Nablus, and withholding his body. The operation also included arrests, closures and demolitions in several other towns and villages, according to the supplied report. The raids affected Aqraba, Anata, Shu'fat refugee camp, Dura, Hebron and Masafer Yatta.The man killed in Aqraba was identified as Abdul Karim Muhammad Salem Khader. According to the report, Israeli forces besieged his home and targeted it with an Energa antitank rifle grenade before using a bulldozer to demolish sections of the building. An... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 13:03 LONDON
Amnesty says March Tehran strikes may amount to war crimes
Amnesty International has said three strikes carried out by the United States and Israel in Tehran in March may amount to war crimes. The organisation said the attacks hit densely packed suburbs in the Iranian capital and caused damage to surrounding civilian areas that was entirely predictable. It has called for independent investigations by both countries into the strikes.The report focuses on three incidents in March that Amnesty said killed at least 41 civilians. According to the organisation, the targets may have been justified under international law, including police stations and paramilitary compounds, but the choice of weapons and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 12:30 LONDON
Kenya offers temporary amnesty after Burundians rush to embassy in Nairobi
Kenya has announced a temporary amnesty for undocumented East African migrants after hundreds of Burundians gathered at their embassy in Nairobi seeking travel documents to return home. The move came after President William Ruto's government ordered authorities to close small businesses run by foreigners without work permits, a directive that took effect on Monday. The policy has triggered concern among migrant communities in the capital and prompted a formal response from the Kenyan government.According to the supplied report, the government spokesman urged undocumented nationals from other East African countries to register at their embassies. The statement said that during the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 11:33 LONDON
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Iran warns South Korea over possible role in Strait of Hormuz blockade
Iran has warned South Korea of what it called serious consequences if Seoul interferes in military operations linked to the Strait of Hormuz. The warning comes amid reports that South Korea may contribute to a US naval blockade of the waterway, a critical passage for global energy shipments. Tehran said any military presence or participation by another country in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz would be treated as direct support for what it described as an aggressor.The comments were made by Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei in a statement posted on X on Monday. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 11:30 LONDON
Indonesia airports reopen as volcanic ash disruption eases after Anak Krakatau eruptions
Indonesia has reopened its main airport in Jakarta and four other airports after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau forced closures and disrupted air travel across the country. The airports resumed operations on Tuesday after authorities cleared ash from critical infrastructure, but officials said the return to normal schedules would take time. The disruption affected more than 340,000 travellers and about 2,900 flights.Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said inspections were still needed before aircraft could fully return to service. He said the first departing aircraft was a cargo plane and asked passengers for patience while airworthiness checks continued. At Soekarno-Hatta International... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 10:04 LONDON
Iran raises petrol prices again as officials urge consumers to cut fuel use
Iran has raised petrol prices again, introducing a higher tariff for motorists who use more than 110 litres a month. The change comes as officials try to manage declining revenues and the cost of a subsidy system that has long kept fuel prices among the lowest in the world. State media said the first 60 litres a month will remain unchanged, while the next 50 litres will be charged at a higher rate.Under the new structure, the price for heavy users will double from 50,000 riyals to 100,000 riyals per litre. The measure was reported on 8 September and is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 10:00 LONDON
Brisbane unveils 80-tonne flood barrier for Cross River Rail station
Engineers in Brisbane have unveiled an 80-tonne mechanical flood barrier designed to protect Albert Street Station, part of the Cross River Rail underground network. The structure, nicknamed the "Esky Lid," is intended to descend over the station entrance if high flooding threatens the site. It was presented at Albert Street Station, which sits in a low-lying part of the city's central business district.The barrier measures 22 metres by 10 metres and is built to seal the station's main entrance from floodwaters. Sliding panels allow the modules to click into place and blend into the ceiling when not in use, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 09:05 LONDON
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Australia steps up billboard campaign in Solomon Islands amid China contest
Australia has expanded a visible billboard campaign across Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands, as part of its effort to reinforce its role in the Pacific nation while China's influence remains a central issue in the relationship. About a dozen large Australian government billboards are now positioned in prominent places along the city's main road. The signs promote Australia in English and Solomon Islands Pijin, presenting Canberra as a long-term supporter and security partner.The billboards include messages such as "We've been supporting you for a long time" and "Your number one security partner." Another advert refers to the "Australia-Solomon Islands... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 08:32 LONDON
Israeli ministers advance Gaza displacement proposals as US rejects forced transfer
Israeli ministers have publicly advanced proposals for removing Palestinians from Gaza, sharpening debate over the future of the territory as the war continues. Defence Minister Israel Katz said at a conference that removing Palestinians from Gaza is "the only solution", and said Israel is prepared to do it "by sea, by air and by every way possible". National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir also unveiled a seven-year plan called "Disengagement 710" and floated the creation of a Migration Ministry if he is re-elected.The remarks were reported on 8 September and were presented alongside continuing violence in Gaza. According to the supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 07:00 LONDON
Australia High Court hears challenge to ban on White Australia party
Lawyers for Australia's outlawed White Australia party have begun a High Court challenge to the legality of the ban, arguing that the law is unconstitutional and authoritarian in nature. The case is being heard over two days this week in Canberra. It centres on whether the federal government had the power to list the group as a prohibited hate organisation.The party was formerly known as the National Socialist Network. It was designated an illegal hate group in May after the Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation passed on a recommendation to home affairs minister Tony Burke. Under the listing, supporting, funding,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 06:32 LONDON
Mozambique opposition figure Mondlane set for Supreme Court trial over post-election protests
Mozambique opposition politician Venancio Mondlane is preparing to face trial before the Supreme Court over five charges linked to protests that followed the disputed 2024 presidential election. He was notified on 25 August 2026 that he would stand trial, although no exact hearing date has been announced. Mondlane is not under arrest and has not yet appeared in court.The charges include public advocacy of crime, incitement to collective disobedience, public instigation to a crime, instigation to terrorism and incitement to terrorism. Prosecutors brought the case in July 2025, accusing Mondlane of contributing to the unrest through calls for protests and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 04:00 LONDON
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EU pledges $232m to Greenland amid renewed US annexation pressure
The European Union has signed a new declaration with Greenland and Denmark in Nuuk, alongside a $232 million investment package aimed at strengthening ties with the self-governing Danish territory. The announcement came during a visit by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Greenland's capital on Monday. It also came as NATO's Arctic Shield military exercise began in the region, adding to the sense of heightened strategic attention around the island.The package is intended to support Greenland's government over the next two years, with funding directed at improving administrative capacity, sustainable tourism and housing construction. Von der Leyen said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 03:35 LONDON
UN warns Gaza rubble removal could destroy war-crimes evidence
The United Nations has warned that large-scale removal of rubble in Gaza could destroy evidence linked to alleged war crimes and genocide-related crimes. The warning comes as Palestinians continue searching for the remains of relatives under destroyed buildings and other debris. The issue centres on whether clearance work can proceed without erasing material that investigators may need.Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the occupied territories, said states and companies involved in removing rubble could face international criminal responsibility if evidence is destroyed. She said it was unacceptable for Gaza's reconstruction to be tied to the erasure of its past... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 23:04 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill 13 in southern Lebanon as ceasefire tensions rise
Lebanese health officials say Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon have killed 13 people, including women and children, in one of the deadliest attacks in the area in recent weeks. One overnight strike hit a building in the town of Kfar Rumman, while another attack in the same town killed a rescuer and wounded another. A separate strike later hit Rihan, and a further attack wounded nine people in Nabatieh, according to the health ministry.The ministry said 11 people were killed in the Kfar Rumman building strike, including two children and four women. It also said a rescuer was killed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 22:59 LONDON
Syria detains Assad-era general accused of crackdown and massacre links
Syrian authorities have announced the arrest of former Major-General Mohammed Ali Durgham, accusing him of involvement in the 1982 Hama massacre and of ordering troops to fire on unarmed protesters in 2011. The detention was confirmed by the country's Internal Security Forces on Monday. Officials described Durgham as a prominent officer in the military establishment under the former regime.The authorities said Durgham had been a squad commander in the Defence Brigades during the events in Hama Governorate in 1982. They also accused him of issuing a direct order to fire on protesters in the Damascus countryside during the 2011 uprising.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 21:00 LONDON
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Kosovo signs agreement to join US-led Gaza stabilization force
Kosovo has formally agreed to join the International Stabilization Force planned for Gaza, becoming one of a small group of countries signed up for the mission. The agreement was signed on Monday and was described as a formal step in Kosovo's inclusion in the force. It comes as international efforts continue to shape the post-war security arrangements for Gaza.According to a statement posted by the US-backed Board of Peace, representatives of Kosovo, the Board of Peace and the International Stabilization Force signed the Participating Country Agreement. The accord was signed by Kosovo Security Force Commander Lieutenant-General Bashkim Jashari and US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 18:33 LONDON
Finland unveils expanded border fence on Russian frontier amid hybrid warfare concerns
Finland has unveiled a 200km fence in sections along its eastern border with Russia, in a move officials say is designed to deter the possible instrumentalisation of migrants and strengthen surveillance. The barrier has been built in strategic areas and is fitted with cameras and sensors. It comes as Finland keeps its 1,340km border with Russia closed, with land crossings remaining shut until further notice.Interior Minister Mari Rantanen said the situation at the border was calm but tense, and warned it could change quickly. She made the comments near the Nuijamaa border crossing point in southeastern Finland, where operations were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 17:02 LONDON
France forecasts 30-year low wine harvest after severe heat and drought
French winemakers are forecasting a 30-year low in wine production after a summer of severe heat and drought damaged vineyards across the country. Initial estimates suggest this year's harvest will come in at just under 34 million hectolitres, according to the agriculture ministry. The forecast comes after what was described as France's hottest ever recorded summer.The government's farming statistics body, Agreste, said production is expected to be 6% lower than last year and 17% below the 2021-2025 average. It said the decline was driven partly by a reduction in the number and size of vineyards, but mostly by extreme weather... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 16:35 LONDON
UN rights chief warns advanced AI could pose existential risk to humanity
The United Nations human rights chief has warned that advanced artificial intelligence could pose an existential risk to humanity. Volker Turk made the remarks in Geneva in an address to the Human Rights Council, where he also condemned Russia's reported use of autonomous drones. He urged stronger safeguards for AI systems and said protections were needed before it was too late.Turk said he shared the concerns of industry insiders about the scale of the threat. He called for "cast-iron guarantees" to secure AI and said his office would press technology firms to reduce risks linked to services, communications and democratic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 16:30 LONDON
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Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across the Tumen River, amid Ukrainian concerns
The first road bridge between Russia and North Korea has been officially opened across the Tumen River, adding a new land link between the two countries. The crossing connects Russia's far eastern border area with North Korea and was marked by a ceremony on Monday. Officials on both sides presented it as a step that could expand transport and trade.Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin took part by video link, alongside North Korea's Premier Pak Thae Song. According to the Russian government, the bridge is designed to handle a projected rise in freight and passenger traffic, with up to 300 vehicles... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 16:02 LONDON
Yemen vaccine shortages leave millions of children without routine immunisations in Houthi-held areas
Routine vaccine shortages in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen are leaving about five million children without essential immunisations, according to the latest reporting from the country. The shortage is affecting families in areas where public hospitals and paediatric clinics once provided routine shots free of charge. In the southwestern city of Ibb, one father said he had to travel to government-held Taiz to vaccinate his four-month-old son after being told the vaccines were no longer being supplied locally.The disruption is linked to the suspension of operations by the United Nations children's agency in areas controlled by the Houthis in October 2025.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 15:32 LONDON
Telegram propaganda network uses fake sexual-violence bait to drive users to pro-Russia channels
A large Telegram advertising network has been identified using deceptive posts featuring photos of Ukrainian women to lure users into pro-Russia channels. The campaign promoted false claims that the women had been captured or sexually assaulted, while promising videos that did not exist. According to the investigation, the network has reached more than 65 million views across 1,700 channels.The material was traced to a wider ecosystem of private and public channels on the messaging platform, with six private channels reportedly exceeding 1 million subscribers each. Those channels were said to publish content favourable to the Kremlin and to sell commercial... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 15:03 LONDON
Kremlin leaves door open to renewed Russia-Ukraine-US peace talks
The Kremlin said on Monday that it does not rule out resuming peace negotiations with Ukraine and the United States, but added that it is still too early to set a date or venue. The comments came after a new round of shuttle diplomacy involving US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who have held talks in Moscow and Kiev. The remarks underline that contacts remain active even as the war continues and no formal breakthrough has been announced.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump was also not excluded.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 14:00 LONDON
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UK condemns Portsmouth anti-migrant protest blocking asylum seeker transport
The UK government has condemned a protest in Portsmouth after hundreds of demonstrators blocked roads and said they wanted to stop asylum seekers leaving the southern English city. The demonstration took place on Sunday night and followed a separate anti-migrant protest at the Port of Dover over the weekend. Police officers wearing riot shields were seen forming a cordon around buses carrying the asylum seekers.A spokesperson for the Home Office described the behaviour as "intimidating and thuggish" and said the right to peaceful protest must not cross into disorder. Social media footage showed many of the demonstrators dressed in black... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 11:05 LONDON
New videos in 9/11 lawsuit show Omar al-Bayoumi with Saudi officials and Anwar al-Awlaki
Newly obtained video footage has added fresh detail to a long-running lawsuit brought by families of victims of the 11 September 2001 attacks against Saudi Arabia. The material shows Omar al-Bayoumi, the man at the centre of the case, with Saudi government officials and in the company of Anwar al-Awlaki, who later became a senior figure in al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. The footage had not been shown publicly before and was reportedly already in FBI possession within days of the attacks.The videos are being cited in the families' $1 trillion lawsuit, which alleges that Saudi Arabia was complicit in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
UN warns wildfires and heatwaves are worsening global air quality
The World Meteorological Organisation has warned that wildfires and heatwaves are threatening global efforts to improve air quality and protect human health. In a bulletin published on Monday, the UN weather and climate agency said increasingly severe fires are raising exposure to toxic PM2.5 pollution. It said the trend risks undermining progress made in some regions to cut industrial and transport emissions.The agency linked the problem to climate change, saying scientists have associated it with more frequent and more intense heatwaves and wildfires. In its statement, the WMO said extreme wildfires are increasing and are causing major health consequences because... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 05:35 LONDON
China injects $54bn into state banks and insurers to support slowing economy
China is injecting 360 billion yuan, or about $53.6bn, into eight state-owned banks and insurance companies in a move aimed at strengthening the financial system and supporting the country's slowing economy. The package is being led by the finance ministry, according to state media reports. It comes as Beijing faces pressure from trade tensions, a prolonged property market slump and weaker domestic demand.The funding will go to three major lenders and five insurers, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China and China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation. State media said the measure is intended to improve... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
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North Korea deploys warship at Wonsan amid nuclear-response rhetoric
North Korea has formally deployed a warship at Wonsan Port in Kangwon Province, with leader Kim Jong Un attending the commissioning ceremony and describing the vessel as part of the country's nuclear response system. The destroyer, named Kang Kon, was presented on Sunday as a symbol of North Korea's determination to strengthen its naval forces. Kim said the ship could deliver what he called "annihilating retaliatory strikes on an enemy," according to state media.The ceremony took place at the eastern port city of Wonsan, where Kim said the warship represented North Korea's "self-respect and will" to defend its rights and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 02:00 LONDON
At least 10 killed in central Mexico fireworks blast during village festival
At least 10 people have been killed and at least 60 others wounded after fireworks detonated during a village festival in Santa Maria Canchesda, in the Temascalcingo municipality of central Mexico. The blast happened during a local ritual celebration involving a burning bull effigy, according to the supplied report. The explosion caused damage in the town square and left parts of the area covered in debris.Local authorities said the fireworks were ignited when the burning bull effigy set off a larger store of fireworks kept in the village church. Video from the scene showed revellers carrying a straw bull with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Sep 2026 22:29 LONDON
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow mail-in ballot restrictions ahead of midterms
The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to let it enforce new restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of November's midterm elections. The emergency appeal was filed on Sunday, two days after a federal judge blocked the US Postal Service from carrying out the order. The dispute centres on whether the federal government can require new handling rules for postal ballots while states continue to run elections.US District Judge Indira Talwani ruled on Friday that the executive order was likely unconstitutional. She said the timing, with about two months left before election day, threatened to disenfranchise millions of people... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
Israeli commerce office opens in Banja Luka amid Bosnia tensions
The Israeli Chamber of Commerce has opened an office in Banja Luka, deepening ties between Republika Srpska and Israel at a time of heightened political tension in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The office was opened last week in the city that serves as the seat of government of Republika Srpska, one of the country's two main political entities. Officials at the ceremony said the move was intended to further strengthen relations and support business links.The opening took place on Thursday, according to the supplied report, and was attended by Milorad Dodik, the former president of Republika Srpska and its effective political... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Sep 2026 16:37 LONDON
Nepal woman found alive after family began funeral rites as flood death toll rises
A woman believed to have died in Nepal's flooding has been found alive under the ruins of her collapsed home in Betrawati, ten days after her family began funeral rites. Chandika Kumari Shrestha was discovered beneath mud and rubble in a market town devastated by the disaster. Rescuers heard her calling for help as they searched the wreckage of a four-storey house that had been swept away by flash flooding.Police officer Mahendra Darnal said the woman was trapped in a confined space and was freed in about 45 minutes before being taken to an army hospital for treatment. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Sep 2026 16:34 LONDON
Netanyahu calls Qatar a hostile state as Doha dispute resurfaces
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has again described Qatar as a hostile state, reviving tensions over Israel's strike on Doha last year and the role of Qatari money in Gaza. In an interview with Israel's i24NEWS, he said Qatar had not dictated Israeli decisions, but added that it was a hostile state. He also repeated his claim that he had attacked and bombed Qatar during the war.The remarks refer to the September 2025 strike in Doha, which targeted senior Hamas officials who were in the Qatari capital as part of talks on a United States-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal. Six people... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Sep 2026 12:59 LONDON
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Brisbane faces hottest September day in years as fire bans issued in Queensland
Brisbane is forecast to reach 34C as eastern Australia experiences unseasonably hot conditions at the start of spring. Local fire bans have been issued for Ipswich and the Lockyer Valley in response to the elevated risk. The heat is affecting parts of south-east Queensland and north-eastern New South Wales, with a south-easterly change expected later in the day.The Bureau of Meteorology said temperatures in the low to mid-30s were being recorded across the region. Brisbane had already reached 31.6C by late morning, while Amberley in the Ipswich area hit 35.7C in the early afternoon. A bureau meteorologist said attention would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Sep 2026 07:35 LONDON
Falklands row intensifies UK debate over defence spending target
A Labour chair of the House of Commons defence committee has said comments from Argentina over the Falkland Islands underline the need for the UK to commit to raising defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030. Tan Dhesi said the latest remarks from Argentine president Javier Milei made the case for faster investment in military capability. His intervention comes amid renewed uncertainty over the government's position on the target.Dhesi said the prime minister had appeared to reassure him during Prime Minister's Questions that the 2030 spending commitment would be met, before Downing Street later said there was no firm... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Sep 2026 07:32 LONDON
France rejects Niger accusation over alleged role in failed mutiny in Niamey
France has rejected Niger's accusation that Paris helped incite a failed mutiny involving attacks on a military airbase and the presidential palace in Niamey. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot described the claim as "pure fantasy" after Niger's ruling military council repeated its allegations a week after the unrest. The dispute adds to already strained relations between the two countries since Niger's 2023 coup.According to Niger's government, the operation was "instigated and sustained" by what it called a broad network led by the French government. Government spokesman Soumana Boubacar said in a statement read on television that "traitorous and renegade elements"... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 21:30 LONDON
Israel claims operational control of Lebanon's Ali al-Taher ridge amid ongoing border tensions
Israel says it has established operational control over the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon after what it described as an extended operation against Hezbollah positions. Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israeli forces had driven Hezbollah fighters out of tunnel positions under the highland, which he said lies about 15 km from the border. Hezbollah had not commented on the claim at the time of the report, and the military assertions could not be independently verified.Katz said the operation formed part of a wider policy led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the defence ministry, adding that Israel would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 20:00 LONDON
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Reform UK foreign donation row deepens as Farage says he was not listening
Nigel Farage has said he was "frankly not listening" during a conversation filmed undercover about what appeared to be a plan to channel foreign money to Reform UK. The remarks came as the party continued to face questions over a proposed donation from an American backer that investigators said could have been routed through his UK-based son. The latest comments add a new layer to a row that has already led to the removal of two senior party figures.Farage told the BBC that he was in the middle of canvassing in the Clacton by-election and was not acting as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 16:04 LONDON
US drafting early post-war Middle East strategy focused on Iran and normalisation
The Trump administration has begun work on an early-stage post-war strategy for the Middle East, according to a report citing unnamed US officials and other sources familiar with the discussions. The reported plan is aimed at reshaping the regional balance of power by increasing pressure on Iran and expanding normalisation between Israel and neighbouring countries. It could also shape US policy in the region for the rest of Donald Trump's time in office.According to the report, three main pillars have been discussed. These include building a regional alignment among US allies to deter and constrain Iran, winding down the regional... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 16:02 LONDON
Pentagon leak probe expands with polygraph tests for staff amid weapons stockpile inquiry
The Trump administration has expanded an internal leak investigation at the Pentagon, ordering dozens of officials to undergo polygraph tests amid reports about US weapons stockpiles. The inquiry centres on suspected disclosures of classified information about munitions levels, including long-range missiles and Patriot interceptors, after media reports in July said some supplies were running low. The tests have drawn in personnel from the Pentagon and the Joint Staff, with some Central Command officials also reported to have been questioned.About 50 military officers and civilian officials working on the Joint Staff were subjected to polygraph examinations in August, according to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 15:29 LONDON
Iranian president calls for unity as US intensifies economic pressure
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on officials and the public to remain united as the United States steps up economic pressure on Tehran. He said national cohesion would be enough to neutralise attempts to create discord inside the country. The remarks come as Iran faces renewed sanctions pressure and fresh signs of strain in its domestic economy.According to the supplied report, Washington last month announced what it described as an "Economic D-Day" campaign against Tehran. The measures were presented as the toughest sanctions regime in Washington's history and were aimed at severing economic lifelines that support the Iranian state... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 15:02 LONDON
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US ambassador warns Israel over settler violence in the occupied West Bank
United States ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has visited the occupied West Bank and met local officials and residents amid a sharp rise in settler violence. He said the Israeli government has a responsibility to ensure the safety of Palestinians living there. The visit included meetings in Turmus Aya, where residents have reported repeated attacks and intimidation.Huckabee told reporters that people in these communities have a right to live with security and safety, and that the government must make sure that happens. He also met Palestinian Americans who said they had been directly affected by settler attacks. One resident, Ruwan... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 14:01 LONDON
Fitch removes Qatar from negative watch as LNG risks ease
Fitch Ratings has removed Qatar from Rating Watch Negative while affirming the country's sovereign rating at AA. The decision was announced on Friday and comes amid the war on Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The agency said risks to Qatar's liquefied natural gas facilities have eased since March, but it kept a negative outlook on the rating.The agency said the impact of the war on Qatar's credit profile will take longer to assess. It pointed to continuing risks around the movement of gas exports through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, which remains a key route for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 11:33 LONDON
UAE president pardons Egyptian dissident-poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi after 10-year sentence
The United Arab Emirates has pardoned Egyptian opposition activist and poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi, days after an Abu Dhabi court sentenced him to 10 years in prison. State media said President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued the pardon and that procedures are now under way to implement it. It was not immediately clear whether al-Qaradawi has been released.According to the reported court ruling, al-Qaradawi was sentenced on August 27 by the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal's Cybercrime Division and fined 200,000 dirhams, or about $55,000. The case followed his arrest in Lebanon in December 2024 and extradition... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 10:00 LONDON
