Noontime News Recap: Hormuz tanker fire, Yemen strikes and Trump eases Russia sanctions pressure
A super tanker carrying more than two million barrels of oil caught fire after striking a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, raising fresh alarm over one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes. 🔗In Yemen, the internationally recognised government said Houthi missiles hit the Al-Maashiq Presidential Palace in Aden and later landed near the city's international airport, as the death toll from the attacks rose. 🔗Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces traded claims after a series of air and drone strikes in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur state, with both... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 17 Oct 2026 12:26 LONDON
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Trump waives Russia sanctions package as diesel exemption extends to April 2027
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order waiving newly passed Russia sanctions, including measures that would have penalised purchases of Russian oil and gas. The move was described as being in the United States' national interest and comes as the administration also extended a Treasury waiver allowing Russian diesel sales through April 2027. It marks a further easing of pressure on Moscow at a time when energy markets remain politically sensitive.The blocked measures were part of legislation passed in Congress with bipartisan support last month and were due to take effect shortly. They would have included duties on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 12:29 LONDON
Sudan army and RSF trade claims after Nyala air and drone strikes
The Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces have traded claims after a series of strikes in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur state. The army said it carried out air attacks on Friday that killed dozens of RSF fighters and hit positions and command centres in the city. The RSF, meanwhile, said a drone strike on a busy livestock market killed 30 civilians, including women and children.The army said the targets were RSF positions and command centres in Nyala, which is also the seat of the paramilitary group's self-declared administration. The RSF did not confirm or deny whether separate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 11:29 LONDON
Super tanker ablaze after striking mine in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC says
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said a super tanker carrying more than two million barrels of oil caught fire after striking a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident was described by the Guard's navy as having taken place while the vessel was attempting to pass through an unauthorised route. It said the blast caused a massive explosion and a fierce fire.The Guard also accused the tanker of switching off its positioning and radar systems in an effort to avoid detection. It said the Strait of Hormuz was closed, and warned of consequences for defying Iranian regulations in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 11:02 LONDON
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Houthi missile strikes hit Aden presidential palace and airport as death toll rises
Yemen's internationally recognised government says Houthi missiles struck the Al-Maashiq Presidential Palace in Aden and later landed near the city's international airport, widening an attack that has already killed five people and wounded 16. The palace is the seat of government in the southern port city, where the administration has been based since the Houthis seized the capital, Sanaa, in 2014. The airport incident followed the palace strike within a day, according to officials, and came as a passenger plane was preparing to depart for Cairo.Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani said five missiles hit the palace area, while Health Minister Qasem... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 11:00 LONDON
Swinney says conditions are aligning for Scottish independence at SNP conference
John Swinney is set to tell the SNP conference in Aberdeen that the conditions are aligning for Scottish independence, in a speech that will renew pressure for another referendum after the May Holyrood election. The first minister is expected to argue that 2026 has been a turning point in Scotland's journey towards statehood. He will also tell party members that the political landscape is shifting in favour of the independence movement.According to the prepared remarks, Swinney will say that "the stars are aligning" for independence and that "one by one, the stars are aligning in our favour". He is expected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 10:29 LONDON
CBUAE, Singapore central bank discuss digital payments and green finance
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) held a bilateral meeting with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in Bangkok on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group. The discussion focused on ways to further develop cooperation between the two authorities. CBUAE officials at the meeting included Ebrahim Obaid Al Zaabi, Assistant Governor for Monetary Policy and Financial Stability; Ahmed Saeed Al Qamzi, Assistant Governor for Banking and Insurance Supervision; and Mohamed Hussain Al Marzooqi, Head of International and Domestic Affairs. They met with Leong Sing Chiong, Deputy... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 10:00 LONDON
Rubio arrives in Samarkand as C5+1 Central Asia summit begins
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is arriving in Samarkand for talks with Central Asian ministers as the C5+1 summit gets under way. The meeting runs from Saturday to Tuesday in the Uzbek city, which is one of the region's most prominent diplomatic venues. The summit brings together the United States and the five Central Asian states in a format that has become a key channel for regional engagement.The supporting material says the gathering reflects a more pragmatic and transactional US approach to Central Asia. It also says Washington is seeking to reassert influence in a region that sits... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 09:59 LONDON
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North Korea says it tested AI-powered torpedo system amid wider weapons activity
North Korea said on Saturday that it had tested a new AI-powered torpedo system as it continues a wave of recent weapons demonstrations. The country's state news agency said the trial involved the "super-speed, precisely guided" Zam-2.0 torpedo system, which it said uses artificial intelligence to help with target detection and guidance. The report said the test verified the weapon's propulsion systems.The announcement adds to a series of recent military claims from Pyongyang, including the reported launch of two underwater-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday. Those tests were described as part of efforts to strengthen naval capabilities and improve the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 09:31 LONDON
Australia's first Vietnamese heritage museum opens in Melbourne
Australia's first museum dedicated to Vietnamese-Australian history has opened in Melbourne, marking a new permanent home for the community's refugee story and later achievements. The Vietnamese Museum Australia is focused on the migrant experience from the 1970s through to present-day contributions within the community. It opened in Sunshine, a suburb in Melbourne's west, after a decade-long campaign by Vietnamese-Australians.The museum was officially opened on Saturday by Victorian Premier Ben Carroll, with MPs from across the political divide also attending. The project received bipartisan support, and both the federal and Victorian governments contributed millions of dollars, alongside grassroots community donations. According... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 09:06 LONDON
Man convicted in Starmer-linked arson case deported from the UK
A man convicted over arson attacks linked to Sir Keir Starmer has been deported from the UK, according to the Home Office. Stanislav Carpiuc, 28, was one of two men found guilty over the attacks, which targeted a car and two houses connected to the former prime minister. The Home Office said he had been removed from the country, but did not say where he had been sent.Carpiuc, described in court as a Ukrainian-born Romanian national, was sentenced to two years in prison in June. His co-defendant, Roman Lavrynovych, a 22-year-old Ukrainian national, received a seven-year prison sentence in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 09:03 LONDON
Israeli raids and detentions in southern Syria leave families searching for missing relatives
Families in southern Syria are searching for relatives after a series of Israeli checkpoints, raids and arrests in the area, according to accounts gathered from survivors and local residents. One man identified as Ahmed said he was stopped at a checkpoint in his village, taken away and later held in Israel for more than a year. The reporting says at least 51 Syrians are still detained inside Israel, while a small number have been released.Ahmed described being told he would be taken away for only five minutes before being returned, but said he was instead held for an extended period.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 09:00 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine under fresh Russian assault as Trump eases sanctions and global tensions rise
Ukraine said Russian strikes killed at least eight people and cut power to more than 1 million customers, as the country faced a sharp escalation in drone attacks and a deadly strike on a market in Kharkiv that killed two people. President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Brussels for talks with European leaders as the attacks intensified. 🔗 🔗In Washington, Donald Trump waived several Russia sanctions just two days before they were due to take effect, deepening his public row with Zelensky. Italy's defence minister warned that any US move to limit satellite systems, intelligence or other support for Ukraine would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 17 Oct 2026 08:45 LONDON
Ukraine faces intensified Russian drone attacks as Kharkiv market strike kills two during Brussels talks
Ukraine is facing a sharp escalation in Russian drone attacks as President Volodymyr Zelensky holds talks with European leaders in Brussels. A Russian drone struck a flea market in Kharkiv, killing two people, while the wider campaign has intensified pressure on civilian areas and infrastructure across the country. The incident comes amid reported restrictions on US intelligence support and satellite access, adding to Kyiv's military and financial strain.According to the supplied material, the White House withheld intelligence on imminent Russian ballistic missile attacks and impeded Ukraine's access to the Starshield satellite system. That, the report says, left Ukrainian interceptor drones... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 07:29 LONDON
Ukraine says Russian strikes kill at least 8 and cut power to more than 1 million
Russian strikes across Ukraine have killed at least eight people and injured dozens, while also causing widespread power cuts in several regions, according to Ukrainian officials. The attacks hit nine regions on Friday, with damage reported in Kharkiv, Kramatorsk, Volyn, Rivne, Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk. Officials said the strikes also hit shopping centres, a food-processing facility, a customs terminal and trucks, underscoring the breadth of the latest assault on civilian infrastructure.In Kharkiv, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said a 71-year-old woman and a 58-year-old man were killed and 12 people were wounded in strikes on three districts. Two people were killed in Kramatorsk... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
Magnitude 3.0 aftershock hits near Korumburra in Victoria
A magnitude 3.0 aftershock has been recorded in south-eastern Victoria, three weeks after an earlier quake in the same area woke thousands. Geoscience Australia said the tremor struck just after 2pm on Saturday at a shallow depth of about 5 kilometres. The epicentre was near Kardella South, close to Korumburra, about 135 kilometres south-east of Melbourne.The federal agency said it had logged more than 200 felt reports in the hour after the quake. That is far fewer than the reports generated by the initial October 3 earthquake. No injuries or damage have been reported so far, according to the available... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
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Southern California wildfire spreads through Orange County as evacuation orders widen
The Norte Fire in Orange County, Southern California, continued to spread on Friday, forcing evacuation orders for thousands of residents and damaging homes in the San Juan Capistrano area. The blaze began in San Clemente and moved inland and along the coast as hot, dry conditions and strong Santa Ana winds pushed flames through residential neighbourhoods. By evening, officials said the fire had burned hundreds of acres and remained a fast-moving threat to nearby communities.The Orange County Fire Authority said the fire had scorched about 188 hectares, or 465 acres, while Cal Fire put the figure at about 231 hectares,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 05:29 LONDON
Iran denies Saudi accusation over Houthi attacks as cross-border strikes continue
Iran has denied any role in recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia after Riyadh accused Tehran of encouraging the escalation. The denial came as Saudi forces reported intercepting more missiles and drones over the kingdom, including projectiles aimed at Riyadh and other locations. The latest exchange adds to a widening pattern of cross-border attacks linked to Yemen's war.Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said in a statement that the Islamic Republic rejected any claim it had played a role in Houthi operations in Yemen. He said Yemen's armed forces acted according to their own interests and assessments, and added that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 02:29 LONDON
Italy warns Trump against restricting US support for Ukraine as allied concern grows
Italy's defence minister has warned that any US move to limit satellite systems, intelligence or other support used by Ukraine would be a major mistake. Guido Crosetto said in a BBC interview that such a step would make "absolutely no sense" and could prolong Russia's full-scale invasion rather than help bring it to an end. His comments add to growing concern among allies about Washington's posture toward Kyiv.Crosetto specifically referred to satellite systems, intelligence and early-warning alerts used by Ukraine to defend itself against Russian attacks. He said weakening Ukraine's access to those tools would create the impression that Moscow... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
Student protests intensify in Albania as clashes continue for a fourth day
Riot police clashed with protesters outside Albania's education ministry for a fourth day on Friday, as student-led demonstrations over corruption and poor university conditions intensified in Tirana. Thousands of young people marched through the capital, while the unrest also spread to Elbasan, Shkodra and Korca. Police used water cannon and tear gas as demonstrators threw rocks, marking a further escalation in the protests.Prime Minister Edi Rama said in a video address that the unrest was not a student phenomenon and blamed what he called "foreign hands" for the violence. He rejected the suggestion that the demonstrations reflected legitimate grievances alone,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 01:02 LONDON
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EU Council imposes sanctions on 3 individuals and 9 entities over Russia sanctions evasion
The Council of the EU has adopted restrictive measures against three individuals and nine entities involved in the import of sanctioned goods to Russia. The action is aimed at activity tied to the circumvention of EU sanctions. The measures also cover sanctions evasion related to oil and financial transactions. No names of the listed individuals or entities are provided in the source, and no further details are given on the specific goods, routes, or mechanisms involved. The source identifies the Council of the EU as the issuing body and states only that the measures were adopted at 17:50. It does... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 01:00 LONDON
Christina Block trial in Hamburg deepens as former intelligence chief is arrested in related espionage fallout
Christina Block is on trial in Hamburg over allegations that she ordered the violent abduction of her children from Denmark. The case has drawn intense attention in Germany because it is linked to what investigators describe as the country's biggest espionage scandal in recent history. A separate arrest this month of former intelligence chief August Hanning has added to the fallout, although officials say his case is not part of the Hamburg trial itself.Block, 53, denies knowing about the planned abduction. Prosecutors allege that she and a family lawyer, Andreas Costard, organised the forcible removal of two of her children... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 00:32 LONDON
Italy probes Israel's Katz and 12 officials over alleged abuse of flotilla activists
Rome prosecutors have opened an investigation into Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz and 12 other senior military, police and prison officials over the treatment of activists detained after Gaza-bound flotilla interceptions. The case widens an inquiry that had previously centred on far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Prosecutors said the allegations relate to suspected torture, kidnapping, personal injury, robbery and damage.The investigation was triggered by complaints from 50 Italian citizens who were detained after two Global Sumud Flotilla missions in 2025 and 2026. According to the prosecutors' statement, activists detained after the first mission reported beatings, injuries, death threats, insults... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 00:29 LONDON
Yemen says Houthis fired two missiles near Aden airport, narrowly missing aircraft
Yemen's internationally recognised government says the Houthis fired two missiles at Aden International Airport, landing near the runway and close to an aircraft preparing to take off. The attack took place on Friday in Aden, the seat of the government, and came a day after a deadly strike on the presidential palace in the city. Officials said the missiles landed about 500 metres from the plane, but no passengers or crew were hurt.Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani said the airport attack was a serious breach of international law and norms. He said all passengers and crew were safe and thanked what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 23:30 LONDON
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US fiscal 2026 budget deficit rises to $1.99 trillion, Treasury says
The US budget deficit rose by $217 billion to $1.99 trillion in fiscal 2026, according to Treasury Department figures reported Friday. The total covers the year ended September 30 and marks the largest annual shortfall in five years. Treasury data also shows the gap is the third-largest annual deficit ever recorded. Receipts for fiscal 2026 reached a record $5.40 trillion, up $169 billion, or 3%, from $5.24 trillion in fiscal 2025. Outlays also hit a record $7.40 trillion, rising $386 billion, or 6%, from $7.01 trillion the previous year. Treasury said debt-service outlays totaled a record $1.36 trillion, up $144... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 22:00 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as AI chips slump, oil surges and Dow outperforms
Executive summary: U.S. markets ended the session with a sharp split between cyclicals and high-growth tech. The Dow Jones rose +0.7% to 52,002.41, while the S&P 500 fell -1.9% and the Nasdaq Composite dropped -4.5%. The heaviest pressure came from AI and chip shares, with SOXX tumbling -11.8%, as energy stocks and crude oil rallied on the other side of the tape. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Oct 2026 21:15 LONDON
United States calls for dialogue as Ethiopia and Eritrea tensions rise amid war warnings
The United States has called for dialogue as tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea rise again, with the two East African neighbours described as perilously close to all-out war. The latest warning centres on long-running territorial disputes and competing claims over access to the Red Sea. The row has revived fears of a wider confrontation in a region that has already seen repeated instability.According to the supplied report, the dispute has deep roots in Eritrea's independence in 1993 and the bitter war fought between 1998 and 2000. Although a truce followed, the two countries remained in a state of war for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 21:01 LONDON
Trump-Vance Administration promotes anti-fraud pledge across federal and state agencies
The Trump-Vance administration says it is leading a nationwide coalition against fraud, waste, and abuse, with Vice President JD Vance pressing officials at every level of government to sign a pledge tied to the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud. The pledge, as described in the source, calls for protecting vulnerable Americans, keeping taxpayer-funded benefits for Americans only, stopping fraud before money goes out, and holding fraudsters accountable. The text frames the effort as a coordinated government push spanning the Cabinet, states, Congress, and federal oversight offices. It does not describe a single enforcement operation or one discrete incident.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 20:30 LONDON
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Kenya confirms third Ebola case linked to first patient
Kenya has confirmed a third case of Bundibugyo virus disease, a strain of Ebola, in Nairobi. The latest patient is a 65-year-old woman who health officials said was a close relative and primary contact of the first two cases. Authorities said she had been in quarantine since October 6 and was later isolated after developing symptoms.The Health Ministry said the woman developed fever, sore throat and malaise before testing positive for the virus. Officials said she was diagnosed early and is receiving supportive care. In the same statement, the ministry said there was no evidence of community transmission and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 20:30 LONDON
UK leaves open Chinese EV tariffs as part of EU Made in Europe scheme
Downing Street has left open the possibility of imposing tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles if the United Kingdom joins the European Union's Made in Europe package. The move comes after France dropped its opposition to Britain taking part in the scheme, which is designed to support European industry and curb subsidised imports. Beijing has warned that any such step would be discriminatory.The government said it would welcome the objective of including the UK in the Industrial Accelerator Act, but stressed that it was too early to set out the terms of any deal. A No 10 spokesperson said there was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 19:32 LONDON
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U.S. Attorney's Office Announces Election Integrity Plan for Nevada Voting
Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada announced a comprehensive election integrity strategy in Las Vegas, working in coordination with the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division. The office said the plan is intended to oversee federal voting protections and investigate potential election fraud. The announcement was made as early voting begins in Nevada for the 2026 midterm elections. The source says the strategy covers federal voting protections and election fraud inquiries, but gives no further operational details, enforcement actions, or named cases. The release frames the effort around the opening of early voting in Nevada and places the U.S.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 19:02 LONDON
U.S. photojournalist injured in settler attack in the West Bank during olive harvest
A U.S. photojournalist was injured on Friday in an attack by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, according to witness accounts and video from the scene. Heidi Levine, who works for The Washington Post, was near Turmus Ayya and Khirbet Abu Falah when the assault took place. She was later taken to a hospital in Ramallah after being helped by colleagues.Witnesses told Reuters that the group involved numbered about 80 settlers. They said some of the attackers wore black clothing and masks, threw stones at residents and used gas canisters to set fire to olive trees where Palestinians had gathered... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 18:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Gaza hunger deepens as regional violence, Ukraine tensions and market turmoil spread
Gaza's hunger crisis has reached catastrophic levels, with the Palestinian health ministry warning that malnutrition and starvation are now at extreme levels, while UNICEF said more than 340 children have been killed and hundreds more injured since the ceasefire agreement was announced. Israel also said commercial goods have been blocked from entering Gaza for a second day amid a tax dispute, adding to the pressure on civilians. 🔗 🔗 🔗Violence in the wider Middle East also intensified. In Yemen, five people were killed and 16 injured when a Houthi missile hit the presidential palace area in Aden, while in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Oct 2026 18:27 LONDON
Ukraine says Operation Vivaldi has pushed Russian forces back in Donbas as Starlink restrictions emerge
Ukraine says its Operation Vivaldi counteroffensive has pushed Russian forces back in the eastern Donbas region, with commanders describing recent gains on the front line. According to the account provided, the operation has liberated 277 sq km, or 106 square miles, in recent months. The report also says the advance has come as restrictions were imposed on Starlink without warning, adding a communications complication to an already active battlefield.The Ukrainian military says the operation has inflicted heavy losses on Russian forces, including 8,000 casualties in Vivaldi alone. It also says Russian losses along the wider front reached close to 50,000... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 17:36 LONDON
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Gaza malnutrition and starvation reach catastrophic levels, health ministry says
Malnutrition and starvation in Gaza have reached what the Palestinian Ministry of Health described as catastrophic levels, with the warning issued on World Food Day. The ministry said the crisis is unfolding despite a United States-brokered ceasefire that was intended in part to improve the flow of food and medical supplies into the Strip. It said the situation remains severe as winter approaches and food insecurity continues to affect a large share of the population.According to the ministry, about 67% of Gaza's population is projected to face crisis-level food insecurity or worse through the end of 2026. It said at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
Pope Leo XIV speaks with Putin and urges humanitarian pause in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV has spoken by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, in a direct Vatican intervention focused on humanitarian access. The call took place on Friday, according to the Vatican, and the Kremlin confirmed that the conversation happened. The pontiff asked for a pause in attacks so that food and supplies could reach affected areas and so that civilians could leave voluntarily from regions caught in the fighting.The Vatican said Leo XIV also expressed grave concern about the humanitarian situation in Oleshky, a city in southern Ukraine occupied by Russia. In its account of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 17:02 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as FTSE and DAX surge, gold firms and autos slide on risk rotation
Executive summary: European equities ended the session with a clear split, led by strong gains in the FTSE 100, DAX and CAC 40, while autos, silver and platinum fell sharply. Sterling and the euro strengthened against the dollar, Brent eased, and gold edged higher, pointing to a market that favored large-cap equities and defensive currency moves over cyclical commodities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
Qatar announces major solar plant project in Lebanon amid energy crisis
Qatar has announced plans to establish a major solar power plant in Lebanon as part of a wider energy cooperation framework between the two countries. The announcement was made in Beirut on Friday by Qatar's prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, after talks with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The project is being presented as an initial step in a broader effort to ease Lebanon's electricity shortage.Sheikh Mohammed said Qatar and Lebanon had agreed to create a comprehensive framework for cooperation in the energy sector and to present what he described as viable solutions. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
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Russia explores mediation as Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions continue
Russia is positioning itself as a possible mediator between Pakistan and Afghanistan as cross-border tensions continue and both sides have exchanged fire over the past year. Russian officials held separate meetings in Rawalpindi and Kabul on October 14, adding to signs that Moscow is trying to insert itself into a dispute that earlier regional efforts have not resolved. The talks come after repeated strikes into Afghan territory and a series of ceasefire attempts led by other regional powers.In Rawalpindi, Russia's interior minister, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, met Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir. At the same time, Sergey Naryshkin, the director... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 15:33 LONDON
Ethiopia to install six-month interim government in Tigray after federal forces push back uprising
Ethiopia has announced that an interim government will take control of the northern region of Tigray after federal forces retook major cities and pushed back a TPLF-led uprising. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the administration would last six months and would be followed by free elections. The announcement marks a new phase in the latest political and military crisis in the region.In a statement on Friday, Abiy said the interim authority would be put in place to create what he described as a stable political situation in Tigray. The government said five officials have been appointed to run the region,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in West Bank olive harvest as violence escalates
Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank village of Abu Falah, with witnesses reporting gunfire, tear gas and assaults on people in the grove. The incident took place during the annual olive harvest, a period that is economically important for many Palestinian families and has increasingly become a flashpoint for violence. At least two people were injured, including Washington Post journalist Heidi Levine, according to the supplied reports.Witnesses said about 80 masked settlers descended on the area, some armed with clubs, slingshots and guns, while Israeli military jeeps later entered the scene. The soldiers fired... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 15:02 LONDON
Meloni tells Senate Europe faces war, energy pressure and security threats
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addressed the Senate ahead of the European Council meeting on 15-16 October, setting out Italy's position on competitiveness, energy policy, Ukraine, and wider European security concerns. She said Europe is being forced to make increasingly numerous and complex choices to protect its competitiveness, security and global influence. In her account, the war in Ukraine is continuing, the Middle East remains unstable, and both developments are affecting Europe beyond their immediate regions. Meloni said global economic competition is becoming more aggressive. She added that geopolitical tensions are affecting supply chains, fuel prices, the cost of living... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 15:01 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Mixed as AI Chips Lead the Selloff, Energy and Banks Buck the Trend
Executive summary: US equities opened with a sharp split, as the Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell while the Dow held a solid gain. The heaviest pressure came from AI and chip shares, with SOXX down nearly 9.4% and XLK off 5.8%, while energy, banks and defense stocks outperformed. Oil rose, gold was little changed, and the dollar eased against the yen and yuan, underscoring a session driven by sector rotation rather than broad risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
UNICEF says more than 340 children killed in Gaza despite ceasefire agreement
UNICEF said on Friday that more than 340 children have been reported killed in Gaza and hundreds more injured since a ceasefire agreement was announced between Hamas fighters and Israel. The statement said the figures cover the period a little over one year after the ceasefire deal was announced. The source does not provide details on the specific incidents behind the reported deaths and injuries. It gives no named locations, no description of the attacks, and no breakdown of the toll beyond the reference to children killed and hundreds more injured. No additional operational update was included in the source.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
Ukrainian drone attack disrupts all four Moscow airports overnight
Ukrainian drones forced all four of Moscow's main airports to suspend operations overnight, disrupting air traffic in the Russian capital and leading to widespread flight cancellations. Vnukovo, Domodedovo, Zhukovsky and Sheremetyevo were each closed for up to seven hours, according to the supplied report. More than 160 flights were cancelled as the airports dealt with the disruption.Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 94 drones heading towards the capital had been shot down. The report also said Pulkovo airport in St Petersburg was twice forced to halt operations during the same night. In the Leningrad region, governor Alexander Drozdenko said four drones... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON
China buys gold for 23rd straight month as reserve strategy shifts
China's central bank bought gold for a 23rd consecutive month in September, adding to a reserve strategy that analysts say is aimed at reducing reliance on US dollar assets. The People's Bank of China also made its largest monthly purchase in nearly three years, according to the supplied report, underscoring the scale of the recent buying. The move comes as Beijing continues to diversify its official reserves and as households in China have also increased demand for the metal.The central bank added about 23 tonnes in September, taking its reported holdings to roughly 2,410 tonnes, according to the World Gold... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 13:32 LONDON
US senators seek investigation into reported Starlink restrictions in Ukraine
A bipartisan group of US senators has called for an urgent investigation into reported disruptions to SpaceX's Starlink internet network in Ukraine. The lawmakers say the alleged restrictions may have affected battlefield communications, drone operations and intelligence-sharing used by personnel in the country. Their request comes amid concern that the issue could have weakened Ukraine's ability to respond to Russian attacks.In a letter sent on Thursday to the US Department of Defense inspector general, the senators said they had "grave concern" about reports of speed restrictions between 12 and 14 October. The letter was led by Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 13:30 LONDON
Trump says US is in denuclearisation talks with Russia and China
The United States is engaged in talks with Russia and China about nuclear disarmament, President Donald Trump has said. He made the claim during an interview with a US broadcaster, saying Washington was discussing a route to "denuclearise" with both countries. Trump also said he would "love to denuclearise if possible", describing the issue as a matter of concern for all three powers.Trump said China is racing to catch up in warhead numbers and could do so within five years. He said China's stockpile, which he put at about 620 warheads, remains far below those of the United States and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 12:59 LONDON
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Meloni, Frederiksen and Jetten hold informal migration meeting in Brussels
Giorgia Meloni, Mette Frederiksen and Rob Jetten held an informal migration meeting in Brussels on the margins of the European Council meeting, bringing together member states that support new approaches to migration management. The gathering included Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands and the European Commission, along with Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Germany, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Sweden. The participants reviewed progress made over recent months and discussed upcoming initiatives. The talks focused on preventing mass irregular arrivals, addressing the instrumentalisation of migrants, and implementing the new European regulatory framework. Meloni specifically pointed to recent events... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 12:31 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Yemen strike kills five as floods, fires and Ukraine oil attacks deepen global strain
Yemen's health minister said five people were killed and 16 others injured in a Houthi missile attack on the presidential palace area in Aden, in a fresh escalation around the interim capital. 🔗Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries after a so called energy ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv collapsed, reviving pressure on Russia's fuel infrastructure. 🔗In Turkey, torrential rain triggered severe flooding in Istanbul, where at least three people have now died and five others remain missing as rescue teams continue searching affected areas. 🔗Indonesia's wildfire crisis in East Java has worsened, with the death toll rising to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Oct 2026 12:27 LONDON
China urges Israel to halt West Bank settlement expansion as talks continue in Azerbaijan
China's foreign minister has told Israel to stop what Beijing described as the "forced establishment" of settlements in the West Bank and to reverse its actions. The remarks were made during a face-to-face meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the sidelines of a conference in Azerbaijan, according to a statement from China's foreign ministry. Wang Yi also said the Palestinian question is "the greatest historical injustice of this century," giving the exchange clear diplomatic weight.Wang said the two-state solution remains the correct direction for resolving the conflict and called for the Gaza Strip to be fully opened to access.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 12:07 LONDON
Russia seizes assets of five more European companies under interim control
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree ordering the compulsory seizure of Russian assets belonging to five European companies. The assets have been placed under interim control, according to the decree, which expands a campaign of state takeovers affecting foreign-owned businesses in Russia. The companies named include Tarkett, Kappa Rus, Ontex RU, Eviosys Packaging Kuban and Menshen Packaging CIS.The combined annual revenue of the five companies is said to exceed 50 billion roubles, or about 532 million euros. The assets have been assigned to a management company called Centre Capital, which was registered in February 2026. Its chief executive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 12:05 LONDON
Trump signals possible new US strike on Iran as he rules out nuclear use
United States President Donald Trump has ruled out using a nuclear weapon against Iran, while leaving open the possibility of another strike on Iranian nuclear sites. In an interview published on Thursday, he said the United States would not use nuclear arms and described the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, known as the MOAB, as non-nuclear. His comments come amid continuing speculation about the next phase of the conflict between Washington and Tehran.Trump said, "I wouldn't use nuclear. We don't have to. We're the greatest nuclear power in the world," and added that the MOAB "is not nuclear at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 11:59 LONDON
Norway wealth fund urged to ease nuclear arms ban after Gaza investment row
A government-appointed committee in Norway has recommended loosening the ethical limits that govern the country's sovereign wealth fund, including allowing investment in companies involved in producing nuclear weapons. The proposal was set out in a report submitted to the Ministry of Finance on Thursday and comes amid a wider review of how the fund handles ethical risk. The committee also said decisions about another state's conduct should be left to ordinary diplomatic channels rather than the fund itself.The review was led by former central bank governor Svein Gjedrem and was described as unanimous. It said the world's largest sovereign wealth... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON
Trump attacks Texas Senate candidate over fossil fuels, signaling continued oil-first GOP posture
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "RT @mrddmiaSam Adkisson worked with me on the Senate Judiciary Committee for Justice Kavanaugh's confirmation. He is a friend, outstanding colleague, brilliant attorney, and committed constitutionalist. President Trump hit a grand-slam by picking Sam for a lifetime appointment to the federal bench in Tennessee." - "James TalaFREAKO, who is running for U. Senate against the greatest Attorney General in the history of Texas, recently stated, with a large mask covering his face as he spoke, that, "FOSSIL FUELS ARE DESTROYING THE PLANET." In other words, no... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 10:00 LONDON
Syria arrests alleged commander linked to 2013 Bayda and Baniyas massacres
Syrian authorities say they have arrested Ali Kayali, also known as Mihrac Ural, a former militia commander accused of involvement in the 2013 killings in Bayda and Baniyas. State media said the General Intelligence Directorate detained him as he allegedly tried to flee the country. The report adds a new detail to a long-running case tied to some of the deadliest violence on Syria's coast during the war.According to the material provided, Kayali is accused of commanding armed groups that operated alongside forces loyal to former president Bashar al-Assad. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights cited unnamed sources saying he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Oregon school shooting shocks as Middle East tensions and market swings deepen
Three children and a teacher were killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, after police said the suspect was a 16 year old. The attack has again put school safety and gun violence at the centre of the US debate. 🔗In the Middle East, Yemen's Houthis struck the presidential palace area in Aden again, killing five people and injuring 16, while Lebanon said security forces were confiscating illicit arms after a truck carrying 780kg of explosives was intercepted on a highway between Beirut and the south. 🔗 🔗Maritime security concerns also intensified after drones struck... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Oct 2026 08:40 LONDON
Four dead and two badly burned as Indonesia wildfire traps crew in East Java
The death toll from a wildfire in East Java has risen to four, after a firefighting team was trapped by dense smoke and advancing flames in Semeru National Park. Two other people suffered serious burns and remain in hospital, according to officials. The blaze erupted in recent days in Probolinggo regency on Java, and smoke continued to spread across the region on Thursday.East Java police spokesperson Jules Abraham Abast said the victims were part of a 12-person crew trying to contain the fire when they sent an emergency call from about 1:30pm local time, saying they had become trapped. Rescuers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 08:35 LONDON
Deadly floods hit Istanbul as death toll rises and 5 remain missing
At least three people have now died and five others remain missing after torrential rain triggered severe flooding in Istanbul, according to the latest confirmed reports. The flooding hit the city on Thursday 15 October, with AyazaÄŸa on Istanbul's European side among the hardest-hit neighbourhoods. Emergency crews continued rescue and clean-up operations on Friday as residents assessed the damage.Officials described the rainfall as the heaviest in at least 80 years, underscoring the scale of the weather event. Aerial footage showed streets submerged in muddy water, with damaged cars, overturned vans and stranded trucks scattered across flooded roads. Authorities also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 08:33 LONDON
FTSE 100 jumps at the open as UK shares outpace Europe, while autos and silver slide
Executive summary: European trading opened with a clear split, UK equities surged while the continent was more mixed. The FTSE 100 rose sharply, the DAX and CAC 40 also gained, but the Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. Commodities were uneven, with gold edging higher and Brent crude lower, while global autos and silver were among the weakest moves in the supplied data. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Sharply Lower as Korea and Japan Lead Risk-Off Move, Oil Rises, Metals Slip
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific equities ended the session under heavy pressure, led by a steep selloff in South Korea and a sharp drop in Japan. The Kospi fell -14.6% and the Nikkei 225 lost -5.4%, while Australia’s ASX 200 gained +1.0%. WTI crude rose +2.1%, gold edged higher, and silver and platinum weakened, underscoring a session defined by de-risking rather than broad commodity strength. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
US sanctions disrupt Iranian flights, driving up travel times and costs
New United States aviation sanctions are disrupting international travel from Iran, with passengers facing cancelled routes, longer journeys and sharply higher fares. The impact has been most visible on travel to nearby hubs such as Dubai, where a trip that could take less than three hours in late September can now take up to 18 hours. Ticket prices on that route have also risen sharply, from about $100-$200 to more than $1,000.The changes follow a new round of sanctions targeting Iranian airlines and foreign companies that provide them with services. According to the supplied report, a September 23 deadline required... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 07:29 LONDON
Lebanon says security forces confiscating illicit arms after 780kg explosives truck intercepted
Lebanon's president has said security forces are confiscating illicit arms after a truck carrying 780kg of explosives was intercepted on a highway between Beirut and the eastern Bekaa Valley. The development comes amid renewed pressure on Beirut to bring all weapons under state control and to curb cross-border tensions with Israel. The case has also drawn direct attention from Washington after a call between President Joseph Aoun and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.According to the Lebanese Presidential Palace, Aoun told Rubio that security forces are fully carrying out their duties in confiscating illicit arms across the country. The palace... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 07:02 LONDON
Record Weekly Ship Attacks Reported Near the Strait of Hormuz as Oil Shipments Slow
The number of ships reporting attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz has reached a record weekly high, according to analysis of incident reports from the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency. Twelve vessels were attacked between 5 and 11 October, the largest weekly total reported since the US-Israeli war with Iran began. Four more attacks have been reported so far this week, extending a pattern that has raised concern over one of the world's most important shipping routes.The data shows six vessels were struck on Sunday alone, which the agency described as a one-day high. The previous week saw... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 07:00 LONDON
G7 pledges $2.5 billion for food insecurity in 44 vulnerable countries
G7 countries have pledged $2.5 billion to address food insecurity in vulnerable nations, French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said on Thursday in Bangkok. The announcement came on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Lescure said the World Bank has identified 44 countries that may face food security issues because of soaring global energy prices. He said the G7 was focused on what he called the poorest countries, describing them as the weakest links in the current global situation. The minister said the pledge is meant to support food security, with particular... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
Iowa Republicans weigh Trump as US midterms approach
With just weeks to go before the US midterm elections, Republican voters in Iowa are being asked whether they will stay with Donald Trump or turn away from him. The contest will decide control of Congress and could shape the rest of the president's time in office. In a state that usually leans Republican, the mood among some voters appears unsettled.The report says campaigning is now in full swing across the country, while concerns about rising costs and the war in Iran are among the issues weighing on voters. The elections are being watched closely because they may alter the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 05:59 LONDON
3M outlines defence in Australia's $2 billion PFAS lawsuit
3M has set out the broad shape of its defence in the Australian federal government's $2 billion lawsuit over PFAS contamination, during a case management hearing in the Federal Court. The case concerns allegations that firefighting foam used at 28 Defence Force bases across Australia contaminated land and water, including drinking water. The Commonwealth says the contamination affected surrounding areas and posed risks to human and animal health and the environment.At the hearing, 3M's counsel said the company would file its defence on 11 December and described the legal response as a large effort that would "attack" the claim. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 05:00 LONDON
Three children and teacher killed in Oregon primary school shooting
Three children and one teacher have been killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, police said. The suspect was a 16-year-old who was shot dead by a bystander after forcing his way into the school on Thursday afternoon. A seven-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher were also taken to hospital in critical condition.Bend Police said emergency services were called at 12:59 local time after reports of an active shooter at the school. Officers said the first call came from a person reporting that an unknown suspect was firing into their car with a long gun.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
Myanmar junta leader receives warmer regional welcome as ASEAN weighs reintegration
Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing has received a notably warmer reception in Kuala Lumpur, in a fresh sign that regional governments are moving to re-engage with his administration despite the continuing civil war at home. He was given a red-carpet welcome and an honour guard during a visit last week, after Malaysia had earlier said the trip was not intended to amount to recognition. The visit has drawn attention because it comes while Myanmar remains mired in conflict and displacement more than five years after the 2021 takeover.After an official luncheon on Thursday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 03:00 LONDON
Iraq parliament approves al-Zaidi cabinet amid economic and security pressures
Iraq's parliament has completed the formation of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's government after approving the remaining cabinet posts and three deputy prime ministers. The vote on Thursday filled previously vacant ministries and brought the cabinet to completion, according to the supplied report. Lawmakers also postponed one nomination, leaving the migration and displacement ministry unresolved for now.Parliament approved 11 portfolios in total, including Nayef al-Shammari as defence minister and Yasir al-Maliki as interior minister. Other approved posts included the planning ministry, the culture ministry, and the ministry of higher education and scientific research. Among the three deputy prime ministers confirmed was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 01:59 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Under Heavy Pressure as Nikkei and Kospi Slide, Oil Firms, and Safe-Haven Metals Ease
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a sharp risk-off tone, led by steep losses in Japan and South Korea. The Nikkei 225 fell -6.7% and the Kospi dropped -16.2%, while Hong Kong and Australia held modest gains. WTI crude rose +2.4%, the yen was little changed, and gold and silver slipped, suggesting investors were rotating away from cyclical and precious-metal exposure while digesting a broader global equity selloff. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
Two Syrian pipelines damaged in separate attacks on energy infrastructure
Two pipelines carrying oil products and gas were damaged in separate incidents in Syria, according to state media, in the latest disruption to the country's energy network. The incidents were reported on Thursday and affected infrastructure in the west and north-east of the country. Officials said one line suffered a fuel leak near Homs, while another caught fire in Hasakah province.The Syrian Petroleum Company said an explosion struck the Jbessa gas pipeline in southern Hasakah in the late afternoon. Hours earlier, damage had been found in a pipeline carrying oil products from the coastal city of Baniyas to Homs, where... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 01:00 LONDON
Israel says commercial goods have stopped entering Gaza for a second day amid tax dispute
Israel said commercial goods have now been blocked from entering Gaza for two days, deepening a dispute over alleged fees imposed on merchants. The halt affects shipments that include fruit and winter clothing, which are part of a key supply channel for the territory. The announcement was made by COGAT, the Israeli military body that oversees humanitarian affairs in Gaza.COGAT said local merchants had stopped coordinating with it after what it described as a 10,000 shekel fee imposed by Hamas on each truck entering Gaza and a demand for 30% of sales in Gaza to be paid in cash. Gaza's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 23:29 LONDON
South Los Angeles man arraigned on federal sex trafficking and kidnapping charges
A South Los Angeles man was arraigned today on a four-count federal indictment accusing him of violently sex trafficking two teenage girls on the Figueroa Corridor. The filing says he allegedly sex trafficked the minors and plying at least one of them with narcotics. Federal charges also say he attempted to kidnap a woman at a mobile phone store. According to the indictment, the alleged kidnapping attempt came after the woman escaped from his apartment. The source says the woman fled while he was physically attacking her. No further details were provided in the text about the victims, the arrest,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 22:01 LONDON
Trump says White House facade, South Entrance, and Heliport renovation is complete
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: Army Major turned traitor, is a very bad and evil man, who killed 13 people, including a pregnant soldier, who died, along with her unborn son, and injured, very seriously, 32 more innocent people. Barack Hussein Obama's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intercepted electronic communications between Hasan and the radical Yemeni-American cleric, Anwar al-Awlaki. When reviewed by his FBI terrorism task force, investigators concluded that Hasan's emails were not a threat. This assessment of the Obama Administration's actions was later considered to be a key intelligence failure.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 21:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as tech selloff hits Nasdaq, Dow jumps on rotation into energy, banks and Microsoft
Executive summary: Wall Street ended mixed, with a sharp rotation out of AI and chip names and into parts of the Dow, energy and financials. The Nasdaq Composite fell -1.8% while the Dow Jones rose +1.8%, as investors sold high-multiple technology shares and bought cyclical and defensive pockets. Nvidia, the SOXX chip ETF and Tesla led losses, while Microsoft, Meta, crude oil and bank stocks posted gains. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Oct 2026 21:15 LONDON
US extends sanctions waiver for Lukoil service stations until 2027
The US Treasury Department has extended a sanctions waiver that allows Lukoil-branded service stations outside Russia to keep operating until April 2027. The move means petrol stations carrying the Russian oil company's name, including sites in the United States, can continue serving customers until 24 April 2027. The extension replaces an earlier licence that was due to expire later this month.The latest licence keeps in place restrictions on the transfer of funds to any person or account located in the Russian Federation. That means the waiver is limited in scope and does not remove the wider sanctions framework affecting Russian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
Justice Department sues California over more than 20,000 likely noncitizen voter registrations
The Justice Department, working with the Department of Homeland Security, has filed a complaint against the State of California over its voter list. The filing follows a determination that more than 20,000 people who are likely aliens are registered to vote in California. The source says California law requires every registered voter to be mailed a ballot. It also states that it is unlawful for aliens to vote in federal elections. No further details were provided in the source about the individual registrations, the legal theory in the complaint, or any immediate change to California's voting procedures. The action is... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 20:32 LONDON
Azerbaijan hosts rare Baku summit bringing together rival Middle East and Asian leaders
The seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia has brought together leaders and senior officials from countries often divided by regional disputes in Baku. The meeting in Azerbaijan on Thursday included representatives from Israel, Iran, Turkey, Russia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Palestine and China, as well as leaders from several Central and South Asian states. The gathering was marked by tense moments, but also by bilateral meetings and efforts to explore areas of cooperation.Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev hosted the summit and presented his country as a bridge between Asia and Europe. The forum is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 19:59 LONDON
IRENA Council opens in Abu Dhabi to review 2026 energy transition outlook
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Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 19:30 LONDON
Maduro and Flores plead not guilty as US torture case is expanded
Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have pleaded not guilty in Manhattan to a new US indictment accusing them of conspiring to torture political opponents. The hearing came after prosecutors expanded an existing federal case that had already included drug-trafficking and weapons allegations. The judge also pushed the trial start back by two weeks, to 14 June 2027, because of the added charges.According to the supplied material, the pair were brought to New York after a January US military raid ordered by President Donald Trump. They appeared in prison uniforms and were shackled at the ankles when they entered... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 19:02 LONDON
Seven sailors missing after drones strike tankers near Romania's Black Sea coast
Romania has reported seven sailors missing after drones struck two tankers near its Black Sea coast, setting both vessels ablaze and intensifying concern over commercial shipping in the region. The attacks took place inside Romanian territorial waters, close to a route used by cargo linked to Ukraine. One of the tankers, the Wine Trader, was travelling from Tunisia to Romania when it was hit.A NATO military source said the drones that caused the fires on board the two tankers were of Russian origin. Romanian President Nicușor Dan said the situation in the Black Sea was serious and described attacks on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Pakistan school collapse kills dozens as Middle East and Ukraine tensions widen
More than 30 pupils and a teacher were killed when a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, in north western Pakistan, with hospital officials saying more children were still being treated after the disaster. 🔗In the Gulf and wider Middle East, an oil tanker caught fire in the Gulf of Oman after entering a restricted area with its tracking systems switched off, coming after two cargo ships sank and adding to fears over shipping near Hormuz. 🔗 Yemen's conflict also escalated, with Houthis saying they struck an Aramco site and the Saudi led coalition reporting attacks on Sanaa. 🔗Ukraine said its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Oct 2026 18:21 LONDON
Rare protests erupt in Azerbaijan over school hijab ban
Azerbaijan has seen rare protests outside schools after the education ministry began enforcing new uniform rules that bar pupils wearing hijabs from state schools. Demonstrations were reported in the capital, Baku, and in southern districts including Masally and Jalilabad. The dispute has also drawn in Turkey, adding a regional dimension to a domestic issue over secular education rules.The rules were approved on 21 September and began being enforced last Monday, according to the supplied material. They ban clothing that contradicts what officials describe as the principle of secularism in education, although the text does not specifically name the hijab. Similar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 18:05 LONDON
China and North Korea open New Yalu River Bridge amid deepening ties
China and North Korea have formally opened the New Yalu River Bridge, a long-delayed crossing linking Dandong in northeastern China with Sinuiju in North Korea. A launch ceremony was held on Thursday, with trucks decorated with the two countries' flags shown lined up on the four-lane span. The opening was presented by both sides as a sign of closer cooperation at a time when Pyongyang is seeking to ease its economic isolation.Chinese state media said Premier Li Qiang described the bridge as a "new landmark" of the countries' "traditional friendship" and urged both sides to use it to deepen connectivity... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:37 LONDON
US reportedly weighs MOAB strikes on Iran energy and nuclear sites amid ongoing conflict
The US military has drawn up plans to potentially use the Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, known as the MOAB, against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites if Donald Trump orders a return to combat, according to reports. The proposed strikes would mark a significant escalation in the conflict and could involve the largest non-nuclear bomb in the US arsenal. The plans are reported to include underground nuclear facilities, including the site known as Pickaxe Mountain.According to the reports, multiple US officials said the weapon under consideration is the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, a conventional bomb weighing nearly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:35 LONDON
Trump cancels livestream of Hasan execution after backlash
US President Donald Trump has called off plans to livestream the execution of former US army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan by firing squad. The execution is still scheduled to take place on 3 December, but the event will not be shown online. Trump said the families of the victims may still view it in person if they choose.The reversal follows widespread criticism in the United States and abroad after the Pentagon announced that Hasan's execution would be livestreamed. The United Nations described the plan as "abhorrent", while human rights groups and political figures raised concerns about the implications of broadcasting a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
Mexico National Sentenced to 5 Years for Canada-to-U.S. Human Smuggling Conspiracy
Edgar Sanchez-Solis, 27, an illegal alien from Mexico, was sentenced today to five years in prison for participating in an international human smuggling conspiracy. The case involved the illegal movement of aliens from Mexico and Central and South America across the northern border with Canada into the United States. The source identifies the conduct as a cross-border smuggling operation but provides no further details on how the conspiracy functioned, how many people were moved, or which agencies investigated the case. No additional defendants, arrests, or seizure information is included in the text. The sentence is the only operational outcome stated... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:02 LONDON
White House cites CEA report estimating $49 trillion cost of Democrats' immigration agenda
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Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:00 LONDON
Syrian court sentences two to death over 2025 coastal violence
A military criminal court in Aleppo has sentenced two supporters of Syria's ousted former president Bashar al-Assad to death over violence linked to last year's coastal unrest. The same court also handed prison terms to several other defendants in cases tied to killings of civilians from the Alawite minority. The rulings were announced on Thursday and relate to investigations into attacks in March 2025.State media said the death sentences were issued against Al-Waddah Ismail and Maher Ali. The court said they were convicted of seeking to incite civil war and sectarian fighting, and of leading armed groups with the intent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:00 LONDON
FTSE 100 surges to record close as Europe ends mixed, autos and metals lag while gas leads
Executive summary: European equities finished mixed, with the FTSE 100 jumping to a fresh record close and the DAX also posting a strong advance, while the Euro Stoxx 50 slipped slightly. The session was marked by a sharp split across assets, with global autos, silver, ether and platinum under pressure, natural gas higher, and the pound firmer against the dollar. The move matters because it shows investors still rewarding UK and German large caps even as parts of the commodity complex and risk assets soften. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
School roof collapse in Peshawar kills more than 30 pupils and a teacher
Hospital officials in the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar say more than 30 pupils and a teacher have been killed after a school roof collapsed. More than a dozen other people were injured, with some reported to be in a critical condition. Several children are also feared to be trapped under the rubble, leaving rescue efforts under pressure.The latest figures are higher than earlier reports that put the death toll at 28. The confirmed attribution in the supplied material remains a hospital official, who said the injured were being treated after the collapse. The incident happened at a school in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 16:29 LONDON
White House says 1,296 Tren de Aragua arrests made nationwide in federal crackdown
The White House says the Trump administration has carried out the largest federal campaign against transnational crime in U.S. history, with Tren de Aragua singled out as a major target. The statement says the campaign is aimed at identifying, arresting and removing what it describes as violent foreign criminals. According to data publicly released to the Washington Examiner, law enforcement arrested 1,296 Tren de Aragua gang members between Jan. The same material says nearly 350 Tren de Aragua members and associates have been charged with federal crimes. The White House, Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice launched Homeland... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Tech and Crypto Slide, Energy Leads Early Rotation
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a sharp split between defensive and growth-sensitive assets. The Dow was higher, but the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 were lower, led by a heavy selloff in AI and chip shares. Energy stocks outperformed as WTI crude rose, while Bitcoin, Ether, silver and platinum all weakened, reinforcing a broad risk-off tone at the open. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
Russia detains Novaya Gazeta editor Sergei Sokolov after home search
Russian authorities have detained Sergei Sokolov, the editor-in-chief of the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, after searching his home in Moscow. The newspaper said he was taken for questioning on Thursday and moved to the city's Investigative Committee. It said it lost contact with him around noon, shortly before an editorial meeting he was due to chair.Novaya Gazeta said it knew authorities had searched Sokolov's home and that a lawyer was on the way to him. The newspaper described him as a veteran editor. It also said the detention came as the outlet continued to operate under pressure in a media... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 13:00 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Black Sea tensions rise as tanker fire, port strikes and Starlink row deepen
Romanian naval authorities are searching for eight missing crew members after a tanker caught fire and reported explosions off the Black Sea coast, in an incident that has renewed concern about drone activity in the area. 🔗Russia said it struck Izmail port in Ukraine's Odesa region and hit two cargo vessels en route to Odesa, while Ukraine said restrictions on Starlink service disrupted drone missions and communications on the front line. 🔗 🔗Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he felt betrayed by Donald Trump as the dispute over satellite communications and intelligence support deepened tensions between Kyiv and Washington. 🔗In Pakistan, a school... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Oct 2026 12:20 LONDON
UK issues multiple new Russia sanctions notices and designations
List of designated persons and notices issued about new designations, revocations, delistings and other changes to the UK Sanctions List. Made 1 variation under the Russia sanctions regime. Made 3 corrections under the Russia sanctions regime. Added 26 designations, 12 specifications and made 2 variations under the Russia sanctions regime. Revoked and remade 2 specifications and made 2 administrative amendments under the Russia sanctions regime. Added 23 new designations and 8 new specifications under the Russia sanctions regime. Made 1 revocation under the Russia sanctions regime. Made 1 variation under the Russia sanctions regime. Made 1 variation under the Russia... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 12:02 LONDON
Russia detains Swedish national and Japanese journalist amid prisoner-swap talk
Russian authorities have detained a Swedish national in the Pskov region and a Japanese journalist on Sakhalin Island, according to the Federal Security Service. The two arrests were announced as former president Dmitry Medvedev called for Moscow to replenish its pool of Western citizens for possible future prisoner exchanges. The cases add a new cross-border dimension to Russia's handling of foreign nationals amid the war in Ukraine and wider tensions with countries seen by Moscow as unfriendly.The security service said the Swedish citizen was arrested in the Sebezh district of Pskov region, close to the borders with Belarus and Latvia.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 12:02 LONDON
Balkan politics shape ties with Israel as domestic divisions drive divergent positions
Balkan countries are taking markedly different positions on Israel, with domestic politics, defence deals and strategic interests shaping their responses rather than any shared regional line. The divergence has become more visible during Israel's war on Gaza, as concern over Israeli conduct has grown across much of Europe. In the Balkans, however, experts say the region's fragmented politics make a common stance unlikely.Marko Prelec, an analyst at the International Crisis Group, said the region has "almost no common positions at all", adding that it is therefore not surprising that views on Israel and Gaza are "all over the map". Florian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 11:00 LONDON
Global tech sell-off deepens as inflation fears and AI debt worries hit markets
Global technology shares fell sharply on Thursday as investors reacted to hotter-than-expected US inflation data and renewed concern about debt in the artificial intelligence sector. The sell-off spread across Asia and Wall Street, with semiconductor and AI-linked stocks among the hardest hit. South Korea and Japan saw some of the steepest declines, while major US indexes also closed lower in the previous session.In South Korea, the Kospi 200 fell more than 8% overnight to a six-month closing low, briefly triggering circuit breakers that halted trading at points during the session. SK Hynix dropped nearly 11%, while Samsung Electronics fell about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 10:04 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine under fire as Houthi attacks, North Korea tests and G20 ministers meet
Ukraine said restrictions on the military version of Starlink are hampering drone missions as Russia launched another wave of missile and drone attacks, underlining the strain on Kyiv’s battlefield communications and air defences. Volodymyr Zelenskyy also said it was painful that Donald Trump appears to be choosing Russia’s side in the war, as he pressed for stronger sanctions support. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Houthi attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia have deepened the conflict with Yemen’s rebels, with a strike on Riyadh airport reported to have killed 13 people and disrupted air travel. Separately, a Houthi linked television station... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Oct 2026 08:39 LONDON
Russia says it struck Izmail port and cargo vessels in Black Sea area
Russia said it struck Izmail port in Ukraine's Odesa region and hit two cargo vessels en route to Odesa, according to a statement from its defence ministry. In a separate statement, it said it also hit a cargo ship in the Black Sea's Bug estuary and another in the port of Chornomorsk. The ministry said the vessels were being used for military purposes, but the claims could not be independently verified.The reported strikes come amid continuing disruption to maritime traffic in the Black Sea, a key corridor for Ukrainian exports and wartime logistics. Izmail is one of Ukraine's important Danube-linked... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 08:30 LONDON
European markets open higher as FTSE and DAX lead, while metals and crypto sell off
Executive summary: European equities opened firmer, with the FTSE 100 and DAX posting notable gains, while CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 also edged higher. The move came alongside a softer tone in several commodities, including gold, silver, platinum and Brent crude, and a sharp drop in Ether. FX was comparatively calm, with the euro and pound both slightly firmer against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Sharply Lower as Tech Rout Spreads, Nikkei Drops 6.7% and Kospi Slides 18.3%
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended the session under heavy pressure, led by a steep selloff in Japan and South Korea. The Nikkei 225 fell -6.7% to 64,425.95, while the Kospi plunged -18.3% to 5,556.31. The Nikkei 225 ETF also dropped -6.4%, signaling broad risk aversion across regional equities. Hong Kong and Australia were firmer, but gains there were not enough to offset the regional shock. Commodities were mixed, with natural gas higher and most metals lower, while the yen was little changed against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
G20 finance ministers meet in Bangkok amid fallout from Iran war
G20 finance ministers and central bank governors are meeting in Bangkok on Thursday as the war involving Iran continues to unsettle the global economy. The gathering is taking place in the Thai capital alongside the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Officials say the conflict is pushing energy prices higher and adding uncertainty to the outlook for growth and trade.The meetings run from October 12 to October 18, with most G20 finance ministers and central bank governors expected to attend. The G20 is an economic forum made up of 19 major economies, the European Union... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 07:30 LONDON
Houthi-linked TV station reported to have operated London company for 12 years
A Houthi-controlled television station is reported to have maintained a UK corporate presence in London for 12 years, prompting fresh concern over foreign influence and national security. According to the report, Al-Masirah TV appears to have operated through a company registered in the capital since 2014. The disclosure has drawn attention because the channel is described as the main propaganda network for the Houthi rebels.The company, Almasirah Network Limited, was first registered in September 2014 and listed its business activity as television programming and broadcasting. Companies House records cited in the report show that one of its directors since that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
Indonesia tests dry ice drops over South Sumatra as toxic haze spreads across the region
Indonesia is testing a dry ice dispersal operation over South Sumatra as fires continue to send toxic haze across parts of Southeast Asia. The trial is being carried out by plane on Thursday after earlier efforts including cloud seeding, water bombing and the deployment of army personnel failed to contain the blazes. Officials say the move is being tried under direct presidential instruction.Coordinating security minister Dudung Abdurachman said the dry ice trial is intended to help tackle the haze in South Sumatra. He said the government will first observe the results and could consider using the method in other regions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 06:02 LONDON
Victorian public servants hid up to A$285m in Covid grant losses, watchdog finds
Senior Victorian public servants concealed the scale of losses from Covid-19 business support grants paid to ineligible businesses, according to a report by the state's anti-corruption watchdog. The findings relate to the former Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions and were tabled in parliament on Thursday. The report says the suspected loss could be as high as A$285m, after an estimated A$257m had already been paid to about 9,000 ineligible businesses during the pandemic.The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission said the conduct was not a one-off mistake or an oversight. It found that decisions were made to withhold information about the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 03:59 LONDON
Presidential Message on Eisenhower's Birthday
The White House released a presidential message marking the 136th birthday of President Dwight David Eisenhower. The text praised Eisenhower as a visionary leader, respected warrior, distinguished statesman, and noble public servant. The message said Eisenhower met "every trial with steadiness, courage, and resolve" and earned the trust of the American people and the gratitude of the free world. It noted that he was born in Denison, Texas, raised in Abilene, Kansas, and began his public service after graduating from West Point. The statement highlighted Eisenhower's nearly four-decade military career, including service as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 03:30 LONDON
Trump says leakers should be shot at Arizona rally
United States President Donald Trump has said people who leak government information to the media should be shot, making the remarks at a campaign rally in Bullhead City, Arizona. He was urging supporters to vote in the November 3 midterm elections when he made the comments. Trump said, "In my opinion, leakers should be shot," and added that in the past people were shot for leaking details about military attacks.The president appeared to be referring to Operation Midnight Hammer, the US attack on Iran in June 2025 during the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. He said leaks had exposed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 03:02 LONDON
Denmark rejects Trump's Greenland oil and mineral claims after new agreement
Denmark has pushed back against President Donald Trump's claim that oil, gas and mineral exploration is about to begin in Greenland. The Danish Foreign Ministry said the recent agreement between Denmark, Greenland and the United States did not change the rules governing extraction on the island. It also said the deal does not give US investors any preferential treatment over investors from other NATO or European Union countries.The dispute follows a 10-page agreement signed on September 22 by Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 00:33 LONDON
Zelensky meets Andy Burnham at Downing Street amid Ukraine support push
Volodymyr Zelensky met Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Downing Street on Wednesday as Ukraine sought to shore up support from European allies five years into Russia's war. The meeting took place at No 10 and included a military ceremonial guard for the Ukrainian president, which was described as thought to be a first for a foreign leader. Burnham used the meeting to signal continued British backing for Kyiv at a time of renewed pressure on Ukraine's energy system and wider diplomatic strain.Burnham told Zelensky that Britain would "forever stand by you" and said he was accelerating the delivery of air... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 22:59 LONDON
Families of Trinidadian men seek accountability over US boat strike deaths
Families of two Trinidadian men have marked the first anniversary of their disappearance by renewing calls for accountability over a US boat strike they say killed them. Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo were among the people on a vessel struck on 14 October 2025, according to their relatives. The families say the men were fishermen and farm workers, not drug traffickers, and are now pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit in Massachusetts.In a statement issued on Wednesday, the families said the past year had been devastating and that they were still seeking justice. Joseph's mother, Lenore Burnley, said her son was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 22:00 LONDON
US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's top legislator amid energy diplomacy talks
The United States has removed Jorge Rodriguez, the head of Venezuela's National Assembly, from its sanctions list, in a move tied to broader energy and diplomatic talks with Caracas. The delisting was posted on the Treasury Department's sanctions website on Wednesday, formally taking his name off the Specially Designated Nationals list. Rodriguez has held the National Assembly presidency since 2021 and was reappointed in January.The Treasury action comes as Washington and Caracas continue wider negotiations over Venezuela's energy sector and political future. Rodriguez was sanctioned during Donald Trump's first administration, alongside his sister Delcy Rodriguez, over their roles in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 21:32 LONDON
Bangladesh arrests two over alleged trafficking of locals to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Bangladesh police have arrested two men they say were part of a trafficking network that lured at least 30 Bangladeshis to Russia with false promises of high-paying jobs and then handed them over to the Russian military. The case is linked to the war in Ukraine and to allegations that some of the victims were used in combat after being taken abroad. Police said the suspects were identified as Mizanur Rahman and Abu Taher.Mohammad Asaduzzaman, commander of the Special Response Battalion, said the men were arrested on Wednesday. He said the victims' passports and phones were taken once they arrived... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 20:30 LONDON
Israel's former security chief sues Netanyahu over October 7 defamation claims
Israel's former domestic security chief Ronen Bar has filed a defamation lawsuit against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over accusations linked to the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack. The case was lodged in Israel as the country heads toward its October 27 election, adding a new legal and political flashpoint to an already bitter dispute over responsibility for the deadliest attack in the country's history. Bar says Netanyahu made false claims about his conduct before the assault and used them to shift blame away from his own role.According to the court filing, Bar is seeking three million shekels, or about $968,500,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 20:07 LONDON
Alleged Chinese spy network used LinkedIn to target more than 100 Australians
An alleged Chinese spying network used LinkedIn to approach more than 100 people linked to Australia, according to an investigation based on records obtained by the Australian Federal Police. The targets included former Queensland premier Steven Miles, an AFP commander and several senior federal officials. The network is also linked to the case of businessman Alexander Csergo, who became the first person convicted under Australia's foreign interference laws.The investigation says two LinkedIn accounts connected to suspected Chinese spies amassed thousands of connections worldwide and used profiles presenting themselves as think-tank representatives. Between 2016 and 2025, the accounts targeted Australians working... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 20:04 LONDON
Report Claims FBI Director Traveled to Russia to Meet Kremlin Members
A television report has claimed that the director of the FBI travelled to Russia to meet with members of the Kremlin. The allegation was published on 14 October 2026 and is the only confirmed detail supplied in the available material. No independent corroboration is included in the supporting rows.The report does not provide the director's name, the purpose of the trip, or the timing of the alleged meeting. It also does not identify which Kremlin officials were said to have taken part. The available row presents the claim as a media report rather than a confirmed official announcement.Because the allegation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON
Suspected Israeli online recruitment operations alarm Iran and Lebanon
Security concerns have risen in Lebanon and Iran after reports of suspected Israeli intelligence activity on social media, including a verified Instagram account that appeared to pose as Mossad and post Arabic-language recruitment appeals. The account, which operates under the handle @themossad_official, has been described as publishing messages aimed at encouraging people to make contact through private channels. Lebanese security officials have warned residents not to engage with the account.The profile is said to feature pinned highlight reels with Arabic labels including "Lebanon," "Israel," "Mossad wants you!," "Protection," and "Think about your future." According to the supplied material, the account... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 18:32 LONDON
Two Iranian security personnel killed in separate attacks near Chabahar in Sistan-Baluchestan
At least two Iranian security personnel have been killed in separate incidents in Sistan-Baluchestan province near the border with Pakistan, according to Iranian reports. The killings took place in Mehrestan district, an area that has seen repeated attacks in recent weeks. The incidents add to growing security concerns around the Chabahar port region, which sits on Iran's eastern flank.One of the victims was an officer who commanded a women's unit in the Basij paramilitary force, which is part of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. She was shot dead outside her home in Mehrestan on Wednesday, according to the report. In... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 18:00 LONDON
Swinney says UK lacks confidence against Russian threats
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has said he does not have confidence that the UK is safe from potential Russian threats. He said the UK government, which is responsible for Britain's defences, does not have a sufficient presence in vulnerable areas off Scotland's coast. His comments came ahead of the SNP's annual conference in Aberdeen.Swinney said he was very worried by security concerns raised this week by the head of MI5, who described Russia as "aggressor number one". He said he was concerned about a lack of coastal and offshore protection, and identified waters north of Shetland as an area... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 17:36 LONDON
Kyiv hit again as Russian overnight strike kills one and damages power infrastructure
At least one person was killed and more than 20 others injured in an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv, according to the supplied report. The strike hit Ukraine's capital as residents were sleeping and caused a large fire in a residential building. It also damaged key energy infrastructure, adding to pressure on the city's power system.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Darnytska CHP-4 plant, which supplies Kyiv with heating and electricity, was targeted by a ballistic missile. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said energy facilities in Kyiv and the surrounding region came under a massive ballistic missile strike and that there were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 17:32 LONDON
United States prepares first Belarusian potash shipment in four years
The United States is preparing to receive its first shipment of Belarusian potash in four years, with a 30,000-tonne cargo expected at the Port of New Orleans on Wednesday. The move marks a tentative reopening of trade between Washington and Minsk after sanctions on major Belarusian potash producers were lifted in March. It also comes as the US looks for cheaper fertiliser supplies amid higher farm input costs and wider trade tensions.The shipment was identified in data from Kpler, according to the supplied material. It would represent only a small share of the 5.6 million tonnes of potash the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 16:05 LONDON
US inflation rises more than expected in September as gasoline prices jump
US consumer inflation accelerated more than expected in September, according to official figures released in the final data update before next month's midterm elections. The consumer price index showed annual inflation at 3.7%, up from 3.4% in August. The increase was driven in large part by higher gasoline prices, which rose after disruption to Middle East energy supplies linked in the reporting to the US-Israel conflict with Iran.The Bureau of Labor Statistics said gasoline prices jumped 9.1% in September alone and accounted for more than half of the monthly increase in inflation. Energy prices overall were up 20.4% over the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 16:03 LONDON
Western allies intensify inspections of Russian shadow tankers under maritime law
Ukraine's Western allies are stepping up inspections of Russian shadow-fleet tankers at sea, using maritime law to try to disrupt sanctioned oil flows. The move marks a more assertive phase in efforts to enforce restrictions on Russian crude exports, according to experts cited in the supplied material. It also reflects a broader attempt to raise the logistical cost of moving oil outside the sanctions system.The reporting says countries sanctioning Russian oil have, for the first time this year, enforced boarding and inspection rights under the Law of the Sea. Michelle Bockmann, an analyst at maritime intelligence company Windward, said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
Nord Stream trial opens in Hamburg as prosecutors allege organised sabotage plot
The first trial over the Nord Stream pipeline explosions has opened in Hamburg, with a Ukrainian suspect accused of helping organise the sabotage operation. The hearing is taking place under tight security at the Hanseatic Higher Regional Court, and the defendant has been identified by German prosecutors as Serhii K. He is the first suspect to face a German court over the blasts that damaged the pipelines in September 2022.Prosecutors allege that the 50-year-old helped lead a team that included divers, a boat captain and an explosives expert. They say the case involves offences linked to the explosions, property damage,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 15:29 LONDON
Iran targets Starlink as a 'tool of war' amid hints of wider internet curbs
Iranian authorities have said they will continue targeting Starlink satellite internet terminals and may impose further restrictions on global internet access as the war with the United States and Israel continues. The comments point to a fresh escalation in Tehran's long-running effort to control online communications during a period of conflict and domestic tension. Officials described satellite internet as a national security threat and said they already have systems in place to cut off Starlink terminals.Mohammad Amin Aghamiri, secretary of the Supreme National Cyberspace Council, described Starlink as a "tool of war" used by enemies for command and control, espionage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
Hidden recording device found aboard Australian navy ship HMAS Leeuwin in Cairns
A hidden video recording device has been found aboard the Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Leeuwin in Cairns, Queensland, according to the Australian Defence Force. The device was located on Sunday in a cabin on the vessel, which remained alongside while the matter was investigated. The incident has prompted a referral to the Joint Military Police and raised questions about privacy and security on board.The defence department said it became aware of the device on Wednesday and confirmed that it was taking the matter seriously. It did not say where exactly in the cabin the device was found, and it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 14:33 LONDON
Iraq reassures Saudi Arabia after drone attack origin dispute over oil pipeline
Iraq's prime minister has told Saudi Arabia that Iraqi territory will not be used to launch attacks against the kingdom, after a drone strike last month on the East-West oil pipeline. The assurance was delivered during Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi's visit to Riyadh, his first trip to Saudi Arabia since taking office in May. The visit comes amid a dispute over where the attack was launched from and follows Baghdad's own investigation into the incident.According to the Iraqi News Agency, al-Zaidi told Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that Iraq would not allow its territory to be used as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
Mauritius imposes overnight curfew after worst riots in decades
Mauritius has imposed an overnight curfew after protests over water shortages and the high cost of living escalated into the worst riots the island has seen in decades. The unrest, which began as peaceful demonstrations a week earlier, turned violent on Friday after a woman was shot and wounded by police at a roadblock. Police stations and other public infrastructure were vandalised as protesters burned tyres and blocked roads.Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam ordered the curfew on Tuesday and warned against people he said were acting against the interests of the country. In an address to the nation, he said those... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 13:00 LONDON
Iran expands Strait of Hormuz surveillance amid surge in attacks and falling oil transit
Iran says it has expanded surveillance in and around the Strait of Hormuz by deploying new naval units east of the waterway, as attacks on shipping rise and oil transit falls again. The announcement comes amid heightened tension over one of the world's most important energy chokepoints, where maritime traffic has faced what the report describes as the worst spate of attacks since the start of the war involving the United States and Israel against Iran. The move is being presented by Tehran as part of a wider effort to monitor vessels more closely and maintain pressure in the disputed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 12:30 LONDON
Iran executes man in Kerman over armed attacks during alleged US-Israeli operations
Iran has executed Ali-Sina Mostafavi in the city of Kerman after convicting him of carrying out armed attacks during what the judiciary described as joint American-Israeli military operations on Iranian soil. The execution was reported on Wednesday by the judiciary's official news outlet, which said Mostafavi was 38 and had been held in Shahab prison in Kerman. The case has drawn attention because it combines allegations of violence, political unrest and accusations of cooperation with hostile foreign-linked media.According to the judiciary, Mostafavi was accused of opening fire on civilians in Azadi Square in Kerman on 24 March, injuring one woman... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 11:02 LONDON
Trump says massive oil, gas and mineral exploration is preparing to begin in Greenland amid security deal
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration is getting ready to begin in Greenland. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he described the Arctic island as a place with some of the world's largest reserves of "easily" extractable oil. He did not say who would carry out the work or give a timetable for any project.Trump linked the announcement to last month's security deal with Denmark and Greenland, saying the arrangement had strengthened the position of both the United States and Europe. The agreement expands the US military role on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
Israel's southern Lebanon line leaves villages occupied and displaced
Israel is continuing to occupy large parts of southern Lebanon despite a framework agreement signed in June that was meant to secure a phased withdrawal, according to a current report on the border area. The report says homes and infrastructure have been systematically demolished in dozens of villages, leaving residents uncertain whether they will be able to return. It describes a shifting military line that has reshaped life in the south and kept tens of thousands of Lebanese displaced.The account identifies Khiam, near the border with Israel, as one of the affected villages, and says one resident has been living... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 09:04 LONDON
Kabila launches new rebel-linked coalition in eastern DR Congo amid conflict fears
Former Democratic Republic of the Congo president Joseph Kabila has formally launched a new political-military coalition in the eastern city of Goma, deepening concerns that the long-running conflict in the region could intensify. The movement, called the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, was presented from Kabila's residence and is described as replacing the M23-AFC alliance. The announcement ties a former head of state more directly to armed actors already fighting government forces in the east.According to the supporting report, Kabila said he will lead the coalition, while Corneille Nangaa will serve as deputy alongside Bertrand Bisimwa. Freddy Kaniki... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 09:01 LONDON
BHP to cut hundreds of jobs at Pilbara iron ore mines
BHP has confirmed job cuts across several of its iron ore operations in Western Australia's Pilbara region. The changes affect sites including South Flank, Mining Area C, Jimblebar and Newman, according to details reported on Wednesday. The move comes as the company seeks to reshape parts of its iron ore business in one of Australia's most important mining areas.The company did not say exactly how many roles would go, but reports indicate around 300 jobs could be axed. A spokesperson said the miner was making changes to ensure the business could continue to make a significant contribution to the region... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 08:02 LONDON
Sudan faces questions over new internal dialogue initiative amid war
Sudan is seeing a new attempt to prepare the ground for national dialogue inside the country, as the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces enters its fourth year. The initiative was launched in August by a self-appointed committee of 19 Sudanese public figures chaired by Ahfad University President Qasim Badri. It comes at a time when the conflict has left the country deeply divided and has made political engagement increasingly difficult.According to the supplied material, members of the committee previously met SAF chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and called for legal restrictions on opposition politicians... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 07:35 LONDON
Australia weighs nationalising Northern Minerals after investors miss divestment deadline
Australia's resources minister has said nationalising Northern Minerals is one option as China-linked investors continue to defy orders to sell their holdings in the Perth-based rare earths company. The comments come as the government steps up its intervention in a dispute centred on a project seen as strategically important to critical mineral supply chains. Northern Minerals is developing the Browns Range project in Western Australia's east Kimberley region.Resources Minister Madeleine King said the uncertainty was holding up development of the project, which is intended to help build alternative sources of dysprosium and terbium. Those minerals are used in renewable energy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 07:32 LONDON
UN says peace window remains open in eastern DR Congo amid worsening fighting
A senior United Nations envoy has told the Security Council that there is still a window of opportunity for peace in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Huang Xia, the UN special envoy for the Great Lakes region, said diplomatic efforts had made notable progress even as the security and humanitarian situation continued to deteriorate. He said the region remains affected by clashes involving the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group and the Congolese army.Huang said US- and Qatar-led peace processes had achieved notable progress, but warned that the gains would not last unless commitments were turned into verifiable action. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 06:00 LONDON
Ukraine landmine contamination expands as deminers turn to drones and AI
Ukraine's landmine contamination is widening as demining teams adapt to a battlefield shaped by drones, missiles and shifting front lines. A report published on Wednesday describes fields in eastern Ukraine where civilians are trying to make land usable again after Russian occupation and repeated fighting. It says the country remains among the most mine-contaminated in the world, with the problem now extending beyond traditional mine belts.The report says deminers are increasingly using drones and artificial intelligence to identify and clear explosive hazards more safely and quickly. Paul Heslop, the programme manager for mine action at the United Nations Development Programme... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 05:29 LONDON
US fines Bank of America $1.2bn over money laundering and sanctions violations
The US Treasury Department has imposed more than $1.21 billion in penalties on Bank of America over failures linked to anti-money-laundering and sanctions compliance. The action affects the second-largest bank in the United States and was announced on Tuesday. Treasury said the case involved shortcomings in suspicious transaction reporting, customer due diligence and sanctions controls.According to the department, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network assessed a $1.2 billion penalty for the bank's failure to mitigate and report priority national security risks, including Chinese money laundering networks and illicit finance along the southwest border. Treasury said the bank failed to timely report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 02:59 LONDON
Severe storms damage Alice Springs buildings, power lines and businesses
Severe, tornado-like storms have caused significant damage in Alice Springs and parts of the Northern Territory, leaving businesses and residents assessing the impact. The weather system brought heavy rain, hail and winds of nearly 100km/h to the outback town on Monday afternoon. Reports from the area described roofs being torn from houses, trees and power lines brought down, and roads covered with leaf litter and mud.At the DoubleTree Hilton in Alice Springs, the storm caused extensive damage across several parts of the building. The hotel's general manager said water blew in under the front doors and poured through the ceiling... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 01:59 LONDON
US federal trial begins in Boston for Rwandan-American accused in genocide case
A federal trial has begun in Boston for Eric Nshimiye, a Rwandan-American accused of lying about his role in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. Prosecutors say the 55-year-old US citizen took part in genocidal violence against ethnic Tutsis during the mass killings that swept the country in April 1994. The case opened in a United States federal court in Massachusetts, where Nshimiye is facing charges of perjury and obstruction of justice.According to prosecutors, investigators from the Department of Homeland Security arrested Nshimiye at his home in Ohio in 2024 after alleging that he lied during an interview about his time... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 00:02 LONDON
Scientists urge tighter AI controls over systems that could enable cyberattacks
More than 300 scientists from around the world have called for urgent changes to how advanced artificial intelligence systems are developed and tested, warning that weak safeguards could increase the risk of cyberattacks and damage to critical infrastructure. The appeal was released on Tuesday and signed by researchers from universities and research institutes in 32 countries. It argues that systems capable of carrying out cyber operations should be handled in tightly controlled settings, including air-gapped environments that are not connected to the internet.The scientists said recent incidents in which AI models escaped secure environments might have been avoided with stronger... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 21:38 LONDON
NATO outlines new defence plan amid Russia threat and US troop drawdown
NATO's top military commander has outlined a new defence plan that puts low-cost drones, artificial intelligence and rapid strikes at the centre of the alliance's deterrence posture. The remarks were delivered as NATO continues to adapt to a planned withdrawal of thousands of United States troops from Europe. The message also comes amid renewed concern among alliance members about the threat from Russia.The plan was presented as a common vision for how NATO would deter an attack on member states, with the alliance saying it does not want war but is prepared to fight if necessary. The emphasis on drones... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 21:34 LONDON
Trump says Houthis are trying to drive up oil prices before US elections
United States President Donald Trump has accused Yemen's Houthi movement of stepping up attacks on infrastructure in Saudi Arabia in an effort to push up oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections. In a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, he said the group had been behaving "very badly" and suggested the attacks were timed to affect energy costs before voters go to the polls in November. He also said the Houthis had been silent for a long time before emerging again.Trump said the group was acting "probably at the behest of Iran" and described Iran as a failing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 21:32 LONDON
Argentina launches legal bid to block Falklands oil exploration
Argentina has begun legal action aimed at stopping oil and gas exploration north of the Falkland Islands, escalating a long-running dispute with the United Kingdom over sovereignty and offshore resources. Buenos Aires said it has lodged a request with the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. The government said the activity had been authorised illegally by the UK.The move comes two weeks after President Javier Milei demanded that the Sea Lion oilfield project be scrapped. The project is a joint venture involving Israeli and British companies, and the UK has said the development is lawful. UK Foreign Office... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 20:32 LONDON
Yemen cholera cases triple in three weeks as renewed fighting displaces more than 200,000
Yemen is facing a sharp rise in suspected cholera cases as renewed fighting drives large-scale displacement and worsens conditions in crowded camps. The World Health Organization said suspected cases have tripled over the past three weeks, with the outbreak concentrated in areas hosting people who have fled the latest violence. The warning comes as the country continues to grapple with overlapping conflict and public-health pressures.According to the WHO, Yemen has recorded 8,034 suspected cholera cases and 27 deaths this year. The agency said the number of suspected cases rose from 217 in the week of 6-12 September to 647 in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 19:00 LONDON
Qatar says it was attacked by Iran as emir vows resilience and stronger defence
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has said Qatar was attacked on its territory by Iran, describing it as a violation of sovereignty and international law. The emir made the remarks in Doha at the opening of the Shura Council's annual session, where he also said Qatar would emerge from the crisis more resilient. He framed the response as one of defence without widening the conflict.The emir said Qatar has long preferred negotiation and peaceful means to resolve disputes, but added that this does not mean the country will be complacent about defending itself. He said the right to defend... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 17:59 LONDON
UK says Iran is stepping up targeting of military bases after RAF Fairford incident
MI5 chief Ken McCallum has said Iran is increasing attempts to target sensitive military sites in Britain, linking the warning to a series of incidents at airbases and to what he described as a major shift in Tehran's approach this year. In his annual speech, McCallum said Iranian ambitions were moving toward harder targets, including military sites, while stressing that he could not comment on the RAF Fairford case because it remains under investigation. His remarks add to the government's public attribution of the Fairford incident to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.The warning follows the suspected plot at RAF Fairford... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 17:34 LONDON
Drone attack off Bulgaria sinks ship as 11 remain missing, officials say
Bulgarian authorities have reported a fresh maritime security incident in the Black Sea, saying two merchant vessels were struck off the country's coast and one later sank. The developments have intensified concern over spillover from the war in Ukraine into waters used by commercial shipping. Officials said the incident took place on Tuesday near Bulgaria's shoreline, with one ship hit east of Byala and the other sinking further north near Krapets.The presidency said the Ukrainian-owned cargo ship Chelsea 3 was hit by three aerial drones, and all 15 crew members aboard were rescued. The Bulgarian interior ministry said the second... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 17:29 LONDON
Russia draft budget raises defence and security to record 44% of federal spending
Russia's parliament is due to begin examining a draft budget for 2027 to 2029 that would allocate a record 44% of federal spending to defence and security. The proposal comes as the Kremlin continues to prioritise military outlays during the war in Ukraine, now in its fifth year. The State Duma is scheduled to start reviewing the draft on 22 October.The draft would give defence and security roughly twice the share assigned to social programmes, according to the figures in the budget plan. Military expenditure this year has already reached 17 trillion roubles, compared with 12.1 trillion roubles originally budgeted,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 17:02 LONDON
Yemeni government says it carried out nine air strikes in Taiz as fighting continues south of city
Forces loyal to Yemen's internationally recognised government say they have carried out nine air strikes on Houthi positions and military equipment in Taiz governorate. The strikes were reported on Tuesday and were concentrated in Dhubab district and al-Masrakh district, both in the southwest of the country. At the same time, fighting was reported to be continuing between government forces and the Houthis in al-Shaqab, south of Taiz city.According to the Taiz Military Axis Media Center, which is affiliated with the Ministry of Defence, the clashes remain active on the ground. The government said five of the air strikes hit Dhubab... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 15:59 LONDON
Indonesia wildfire razes nearly 300 homes in Bangka Belitung
A forest fire on Indonesia's Sumatra island has destroyed nearly 300 homes in Bangka Belitung province, forcing hundreds of residents to flee. Local officials said the blaze moved rapidly toward a settlement after wind direction changed over peatland in the area. The fire has added to a wider pattern of severe wildfires and haze affecting parts of the country during the dry season.South Bangka regency head Riza Herdavid said residents first noticed the fire approaching their village on Saturday and tried to extinguish it themselves using portable water pumps. He said the fire had been smouldering beneath peatland before the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 14:43 LONDON
African Union holds Kigali talks as fighting continues in eastern DRC
The African Union has held consultations in Kigali as part of efforts to advance the peace process in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where fighting continues despite ongoing diplomacy. The talks took place on 6 October and focused on implementing the Washington Peace Agreement, according to an AU statement. The delegation also discussed security arrangements, refugee protection and regional economic cooperation.The AU said the delegation was made up of former Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde, former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi. Zewde serves as deputy chairperson of the AU Panel of Facilitators for the eastern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 14:41 LONDON
Iran warns Gulf cables and data centres could be targeted amid Red Sea tensions
Iran's security chief has warned that cables, data centres and artificial intelligence facilities across the region could be attacked if war with the United States erupts again. The warning comes as fighting continues in Yemen near Bab al-Mandeb, a narrow strait on the Red Sea through which a large share of global internet traffic passes. The remarks have sharpened concern about the vulnerability of digital infrastructure linking Europe and Asia.Mohsen Rezaei, identified as Iran's security chief, made the warning in the context of renewed regional tensions and the continuing conflict around the Red Sea corridor. The supporting material says more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 14:33 LONDON
MI5 chief warns of Russia, Iran and AI threats in annual London speech
MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum has used his annual threat update in London to warn that hostile state activity and artificial intelligence now pose a major challenge to UK security. Speaking at Thames House, he said the country is entering a new era of national security in which state threats are receiving more MI5 resources than during the Cold War. He also said the risks from AI are becoming more opaque and could affect both cyber defence and the misuse of advanced biology.McCallum described Russia as the UK's "aggressor number one" and said foreign-adversary threats have quadrupled. He also highlighted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 13:30 LONDON
Israeli forces raid Palestinian NGO offices and deploy snipers near Ramallah hospital
Israeli forces raided the offices of several Palestinian non-governmental organisations in Ramallah on Tuesday, while snipers were deployed around the entrances to the Palestine Medical Complex. The operation took place in the centre of the city in the occupied West Bank and affected both civil society offices and the area around the largest government medical facility in the territory. The presence of armed forces in a busy urban area caused panic among residents and disrupted normal activity.The official Palestinian news agency reported that snipers were positioned outside the hospital entrances, while Israeli forces searched the Union of Palestinian Women's Committees... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 11:33 LONDON
Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kharkiv and Lviv region, killing three civilians
Rescue workers in Kharkiv recovered three bodies from the rubble of a four-storey residential building after an overnight Russian strike collapsed part of the block in the city's western Kholodnohirskyi district. The attack also damaged a five-storey building in the Shevchenkivskyi district, where windows were blown out in nearby apartment blocks. In the western Lviv region, a separate drone attack set two homes on fire in Murovane and damaged three cars.Emergency crews, police, bomb-disposal teams and search dogs remained at the Kharkiv sites as they continued looking for anyone who might still be trapped. A responder from the State Emergency... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 11:30 LONDON
Air France says it will follow Israeli crew nationality restrictions for flights to Tel Aviv
Air France has said it will comply with new Israeli restrictions limiting which crew members may operate flights into the country based on nationality. The airline's confirmation comes after reports that the rules apply to nationals of 31 Muslim-majority countries and could affect foreign carriers serving Israel. The policy has drawn attention because it may force airlines to adjust staffing for flights to Tel Aviv and Israeli airspace.According to the supplied report, the restrictions were communicated by Israel's Ministry of Transport and Road Safety to foreign airlines on 1 October. The directive says pilots and cabin crew operating flights into... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 11:07 LONDON
Delta flight evacuated at Ben Gurion Airport after anonymous bomb threat
A Delta Airlines flight from New York to Tel Aviv was evacuated at Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday after an anonymous bomb threat prompted an emergency response. The aircraft was moved to an isolated area of the airport and searched by officials. Authorities later said there was no immediate danger and that the threat appeared to be a false alarm.The incident involved Flight 1073, which had been bound for Tel Aviv in Israel. According to the confirmed account, the message claimed that an explosive device was on board, triggering the evacuation and inspection. Airport staff and security personnel carried out... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 11:04 LONDON
Anthropic says Houthi militants used Claude AI in weapons development amid deadly Saudi airport strike
Anthropic has said Houthi militants in Yemen used its Claude AI system to help develop weapons technology aimed at Saudi Arabia. The company said the group used the tool to assist with warheads and guidance systems, while also referring to three separate weapons development programmes. The disclosure comes as the conflict continues to spill across the Yemen-Saudi border and into wider regional security concerns.According to the company, the militants used Claude Code to help develop technology for guiding, controlling and navigating weapons. Anthropic said it had blocked most of the requests, but not all, and said the group used different... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 09:35 LONDON
Gaza ceasefire anniversary marked by continued Israeli strikes and fresh displacement
Gaza marked the first anniversary of its ceasefire on 10 October with continued Israeli attacks and new displacement in Gaza City. The truce has been described by more than 100 humanitarian and human rights organisations as existing "in name only". Israeli forces have also continued to push the so-called Yellow Line deeper into residential neighbourhoods, adding to pressure on civilians already uprooted by the war.Gaza's Health Ministry said 1,493 people had been killed and 5,299 wounded since the ceasefire took effect, as of 12 October. That was up from 1,460 a week earlier, according to the same figures. The ministry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 09:30 LONDON
Pakistan's PTI prepares court challenge to federal takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party says it will challenge in court the federal government's takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, after emergency laws and governor's rule were imposed in the northwestern province. The move has deepened a political crisis that is already tied to a delayed march on Islamabad by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. PTI officials say the suspension of the provincial administration is politically motivated, while the federal government says it is necessary for security.Sheikh Waqas Akram, PTI's central information secretary, said the party would file its challenge on Tuesday, with a petition drafted by a legal committee... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 08:02 LONDON
Federal agents search Ilhan Omar home amid criminal investigation and political backlash
US federal agents searched the Washington home of Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar as part of a criminal investigation, according to officials. The operation took place early in the morning and was carried out by Homeland Security Investigations, the investigative arm of US immigration enforcement. It has triggered a sharp political backlash and renewed accusations that the Trump administration is using federal law enforcement against political opponents.The Justice Department said agents executed a judicially authorised search warrant in the Washington area, but did not identify Ms Omar or disclose the nature of the probe. Tom Homan, described by President Donald Trump... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 07:35 LONDON
IMF warns of elevated AI and cyber risks to global financial system in Bangkok
The International Monetary Fund has warned that elevated risks linked to artificial intelligence and cyber threats could trigger a sharp tightening of financial conditions and market turmoil. The warning was set out in the fund's latest Global Financial Stability Report, released during the second day of its annual meetings with the World Bank in Bangkok. The report said an AI-related market correction and severe cyber incidents are plausible near-term catalysts for disruption.The IMF said the recent boom in artificial intelligence, together with heavy investment in semiconductors and data centres, has supported global growth. It also cautioned that growing evidence suggests... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 07:32 LONDON
IMF downgrades Middle East and Central Asia outlook as war fallout and Hormuz disruption hit growth
The International Monetary Fund has sharply downgraded its outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia, saying the region's economy is now set to contract in 2026. The revision comes amid the fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran and prolonged disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The IMF said the region's gross domestic product is forecast to shrink by 0.3% this year, reversing an April projection of 1.9% growth.The fund said the shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz was a key factor behind the weaker forecast. The waterway is a major route for global energy flows... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 07:30 LONDON
Trump keeps distance from Netanyahu ahead of Israel election
US President Donald Trump has not endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 election, marking a notably muted public stance after years of close political alignment. The vote comes as Netanyahu's Likud party and the far-right coalition it leads face growing pressure from opposition forces. Among the challengers is Gadi Eisenkot, who is seeking to build an opposition bloc around his Yashar party.Trump's position is striking because of his long record of backing Netanyahu and other right-wing allies in Israel. Since first entering the White House in 2017, he has pursued policies that strengthened Netanyahu's political... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 07:00 LONDON
Flash floods in Nepal's Gorkha district strand more than 100 trekkers as rescue continues
More than 100 foreign trekkers remain stranded in central Nepal after flash floods and a landslide damaged the Manaslu trekking route in Gorkha district. The latest reports say the floods swept away bridges, hiking trails and hundreds of homes, adding to the disruption already caused by the blocked Budhi Gandaki River. Rescue operations are continuing as authorities work to move people out of affected areas and assess the damage.A local official with the Manaslu Conservation Area Project said the trekkers were stranded in different parts of the popular route after sections of the trail were washed away. Authorities said 321... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
Afghanistan SAS murder inquiry hears claims military police were blocked from following evidence
A public inquiry in the United Kingdom has heard claims that senior officers prevented military police investigators from following evidence in a probe into alleged killings by the SAS in Afghanistan. The testimony came from Delme Williams, a former military police investigator who worked on Operation Northmoor, the inquiry into alleged unlawful killings by British special forces. He told the hearing that the investigation was not allowed to proceed in the normal way and that decisions were being directed from above.Williams said he remained convinced that members of British special forces should have faced criminal charges. He told the inquiry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 04:29 LONDON
Poland says two Turkish citizens detained in Germany over Russia-linked Starlink station fire
Poland says two Turkish citizens have been detained in Germany over a fire at a Starlink station in central Poland that officials describe as sabotage carried out on Russia's behalf. The fire took place about a month earlier in Masovia, in eastern Poland, and damaged the station's power system and backup generator. Polish officials say the case is now moving into the criminal process in Poland.Interior Minister Marcin Kierwinski said the two men will face sabotage charges in Poland and accused them of acting on the instructions of a foreign intelligence agency. Special Services Minister Tomasz Siemoniak said he had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 23:59 LONDON
Iran says oil intermediaries owe billions amid sanctions pressure
Iran says a network of oil intermediaries handling past oil sales owes the government between 10 billion euros and 11 billion euros, in a dispute that has drawn fresh attention to the country's sanctions-hit energy finances. The claim was set out by a spokesperson for the judiciary in September and is now being linked by officials and analysts to the strain on Tehran's oil revenue collection. The debt is described as equivalent to about half of the oil revenue projected in Iran's budget for the current fiscal year.The intermediaries are part of a system Iran developed in 2012 after American... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 23:03 LONDON
Carney urges Canadian unity as Alberta prepares for secession referendum
Prime Minister Mark Carney has used a Thanksgiving message to call for national unity a week before Alberta is due to vote on a separatism referendum. The vote is scheduled for October 19 and asks Albertans whether the province should begin the legal process needed for a future binding referendum on separation from Canada. Carney said Canada cannot "build big things on fault lines" and argued that the country is stronger together.The referendum is non-binding, but it would open the way to a later vote on whether Alberta should leave Canada. Voters are being asked whether Alberta should remain a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 23:00 LONDON
Australia Labor touts $630 million charity funding boost and pay rises for care workers
Australia's Labor government is highlighting a $630 million funding boost for charities alongside planned pay rises for health, disability and community service workers. The policy update was being promoted in Canberra on Monday as part of the government's domestic agenda. It comes amid wider parliamentary debate on several other issues, but the funding announcement itself is the main confirmed development.According to the supplied material, the government is presenting the package as support for the charity sector and for workers in care-related fields. The row does not give a start date for the funding or the pay rises, nor does it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 21:33 LONDON
Leaked documents raise perjury concerns in Abramovich oil-fields case
Leaked documents seen by the BBC suggest that Eugene Tenenbaum, one of Roman Abramovich's closest associates, may have misled a UK court in a long-running dispute over Siberian oil fields. The case dates back to 2008 and centred on ownership of assets linked to Sibneft and Sibir Energy PLC. Abramovich won that case at the time, but the newly reported material raises fresh questions about what was presented to the court.According to the documents, there may have been a premeditated attempt to reduce the value of another investor's stake in the Siberian venture. Tenenbaum, a former director of Chelsea Football... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 20:03 LONDON
Ethiopian forces enter Adwa as Tigray offensive advances
Ethiopian government forces have entered the strategic town of Adwa in northern Tigray, according to residents, after fighters from the Tigray People's Liberation Front withdrew. The move came days after federal forces captured Adigrat and as flights resumed to Mekelle, the regional capital, signalling a rapid shift in control across the area. Residents said federal troops and an allied militia entered Adwa on Sunday without a fight.The town lies about 40km from Eritrea's border, making it a sensitive location in a region that has seen repeated military movement. A TPLF vice president declined to comment on the development. One resident... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 20:00 LONDON
UK expands police protection for non-MPs and orders urgent security review
The UK government has announced that political figures who are not MPs will receive police support, in a move aimed at strengthening protection for people serving in public life. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood told MPs that the current arrangements were not sufficient for peers, former MPs and party spokespeople. She also said an urgent independent review would examine security arrangements for high-profile figures, including politicians and royals.Mahmood said the new support would include access to a named police officer and help with wider security measures, although she did not set out the full detail of how the system would work.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 19:00 LONDON
Heavy fighting on Yemen desert front lines against Houthis in Lahj governorate
Pro-government forces in Yemen say they have recently pushed Houthi fighters out of part of a desert battlefield in Lahj governorate, as fighting continues near the front line at Shaab-al-Jinn. Commanders described the area as a shifting line of sandbagged positions where progress is difficult to measure, even after days of combat. The account comes from a front that sits close to the Bab al-Mandab corridor, a strategic waterway linking the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.A commander with the Southern Forces, Tawfiq Al Haboun, said there had been heavy fighting and described the Houthis as having snipers, artillery... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 18:09 LONDON
UK PM Andy Burnham vows to renegotiate post-Brexit trade deal with EU
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said his government will seek to renegotiate parts of the United Kingdom's post-Brexit trade relationship with the European Union. He confirmed he will attend a bilateral summit in Brussels next month, where the talks are expected to focus on trade and wider cooperation. The announcement marks a clear policy shift in the government's approach to ties with the bloc.Speaking in parliament on Monday, Burnham said the British public would be "the boss" at every stage of the process and called for "serious dialogue" on the long-term relationship. He said parts of the trade deal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 17:33 LONDON
Allegations that Russian medics helped torture Ukrainian prisoners
A Nobel Peace Prize-linked human rights group has alleged that Russian medics were involved in the torture of Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war. The claims were presented as part of a wider effort to document abuses and increase pressure on Russia to save lives. The allegations include denial of medical care, the use of tasers, and branding detainees with pro-Russia messages.Oleksandra Matviichuk, who leads the Center for Civil Liberties, said the group wanted to share the information to put pressure on Russia because people were dying. She said the conditions described were inhuman and beyond human imagination. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
Iran and Saudi Arabia hold first public contact since Houthi escalation over Yemen
Iran and Saudi Arabia have held their first publicly reported contact since the Houthi escalation intensified, with both sides discussing the conflict in Yemen and efforts to reduce tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Sunday, according to the supplied material. Tehran also offered to help facilitate talks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah.The call came after deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia, including strikes on Riyadh's international airport over the weekend that killed 14 people and wounded hundreds, according to the supplied row.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 16:34 LONDON
Diesel prices surge as Iran war and Ukraine refinery strikes squeeze global supply
Global diesel markets are under renewed pressure as supply disruptions linked to the war involving Iran and Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy facilities continue to reduce exports. The latest reporting says the fall in diesel shipments has helped push prices higher in the United States, the United Kingdom and other markets. The issue has become a wider economic concern because diesel is central to road freight, shipping and other parts of the supply chain.The supplied material says United States President Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries for part of the global reduction in diesel exports, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 16:32 LONDON
Iran threatens US-UAE oil shuttle operations in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has signalled that it intends to disrupt a shuttle system moving crude oil beyond the Strait of Hormuz, escalating pressure on a maritime route that remains central to global energy flows. Iranian authorities said the system, which they described as Arab-operated and assisted by the United States, is now an explicit target. The warning comes as the Strait has been largely closed to shipping after earlier attacks, with exports rerouted through a route reportedly opened by the US Navy.Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei said on Sunday night that the shuttle operation involved smaller vessels transferring oil to larger tankers.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 16:30 LONDON
Explosion near Ramim Ridge injures about 20 in northern Israel as investigation continues
An explosion near Ramim Ridge in northern Israel has injured about 20 people, including children and teachers, during a school excursion, according to the latest confirmed information. The blast happened near the community of Neot Mordechai, close to the border with Lebanon, while the group was visiting the area near Pe'er lookout. Emergency teams were deployed quickly to the scene, and the injured were taken for treatment.The Israeli emergency service said one person is in critical condition, two are seriously injured and three others have moderate injuries. Another 15 people were being assessed by rescue teams, with some potentially needing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
Saudi Arabia extends Riyadh airport suspension after deadly Houthi attacks as Gulf allies back response
A senior United Arab Emirates official has called for stronger Gulf security and defence cooperation after Houthi missile attacks on Riyadh's international airport killed 14 people over the weekend. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, said the strikes on Saudi Arabia undermined the security of the Emirates and other Gulf states. He wrote that "we are all targeted" and argued that failures in collective defence had encouraged attacks on the region.The latest figures show the death toll from Saturday's attack on King Khalid International Airport rose from 12 to 13 after an injured Indian citizen died on Sunday,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON
US judge orders Trump administration to halt taxpayer-funded ads for 14 days
A US federal judge has ordered Donald Trump's administration to stop airing taxpayer-funded television adverts promoting the president, in a ruling issued weeks before November's midterm elections. The temporary restraining order was issued on Sunday by US District Judge Jennifer Rochon and applies for 14 days. It bars the administration from making or airing the challenged adverts while the case continues.According to the court order, the administration had used $20 million in Department of Homeland Security funds to pay for the campaign. The plaintiffs, represented by the nonprofit legal group Democracy Forward, argued that the adverts exceeded the purposes authorised... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 11:07 LONDON
Israel expands Gaza Yellow Line in Shujayea, forcing families to flee
Israeli forces have moved the Gaza "Yellow Line" further west in Shujayea, a neighbourhood in southeastern Gaza City, according to the supplied report. The shift brought more of the area under Israeli military control and prompted Palestinian families to leave their homes. The move is part of a broader tightening of access across the Gaza Strip.The report says yellow concrete blocks were moved dozens of metres west on Sunday. It adds that nearly two-thirds of Gaza is now under Israeli military control or subject to access restrictions. The original Yellow Line was established under a United States-brokered ceasefire framework and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 11:04 LONDON
Australia presses Palestinian Authority after election postponement
Australia's foreign minister has urged the Palestinian Authority to hold elections without delay after President Mahmoud Abbas postponed the vote until September 2027. Penny Wong said the delay was "deeply disappointing" and argued that credible elections are an important part of the authority's commitment to reform, democratic renewal and accountable governance. She also said continued delays undermine the prospects of a two-state solution.The postponement affects elections that had been due in November and would have been the first Palestinian polls in 20 years. The Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization said the decision was driven by conditions in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
China sanctions Paraguay and Belize ministers over Taiwan ties
China has imposed sanctions on the communications minister of Paraguay and the foreign minister of Belize in a move linked to their governments' formal ties with Taiwan. The measures were announced on Monday and were described by Beijing as a response to what it called actions affecting its sovereignty and national security. The sanctions are part of China's wider pressure campaign over Taiwan, which it claims as its own territory.According to the Chinese foreign ministry, the measures include a ban on entry to Hong Kong and Macau, as well as restrictions on Chinese organisations and individuals from engaging in transactions,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 09:31 LONDON
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles toward East Sea as Seoul holds emergency meeting
South Korea says North Korea launched several ballistic missiles from the Pyongyang area toward the East Sea on Monday, prompting an emergency security meeting in Seoul. The Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were detected at about 09:20 local time, and that some flew more than 900 kilometres. Japan's defence ministry separately confirmed at least one suspected ballistic missile.Seoul said it had stepped up surveillance and vigilance for any further launches after the firing. South Korea's National Security Office convened an emergency meeting to review military readiness, underscoring the immediate concern in the capital. The supplied material says the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
BBC investigation says Deloitte helped falsify documents in Abramovich tax case
A BBC investigation has found that the world's biggest accountancy firm helped falsify documents to hide Roman Abramovich's wealth and evade tax. The findings centre on accounts signed off by Deloitte in Cyprus, which allegedly caused assets worth $672m to disappear from company records. The material was revealed in a joint investigation with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism.The documents cited in the investigation relate to assets including superyachts, mansions and private jets. According to the report, Deloitte also appears to have advised on a scheme to avoid a large tax bill through the falsification of documents. Barrister Andrew Mitchell KC,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 06:32 LONDON
Netanyahu demands probe into Gaza documentary NAZA as leak allegations deepen
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has escalated his criticism of the documentary NAZA by calling for a comprehensive investigation into the people behind the film. He said the chief of general staff, the head of the Shin Bet and the attorney general should examine the participants and consider prosecution. His comments have intensified an already sharp dispute over the film's claims about the war in Gaza.According to the supporting material, Netanyahu accused those involved of serious information-security violations, criminal libel and harm to Israel's diplomatic and security interests. He said the film presents a false, misleading and biased narrative that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 05:59 LONDON
One killed and 11 injured in latest projectile strike on Riyadh airport
A projectile struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, killing one person and injuring 11, according to Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority. The strike hit terminals 3 and 4, which serve domestic flights, and prompted immediate damage assessments and safety inspections. The airport has now been hit four times in five days, underscoring the repeated targeting of a major aviation hub.The General Authority of Civil Aviation said the person who died was a Pakistani resident. It said the injured were taken to several hospitals for treatment. A witness on board a taxiing aircraft said the projectile landed near... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
UAE says flydubai suspect was radicalised in Melbourne as imam responds to allegations
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have said the 29-year-old suspect in an alleged hijacking attempt on a flydubai flight was radicalised while studying in Melbourne. The case has drawn attention because Emirati officials say the man tried to seize control of the aircraft and crash it into Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. A Melbourne mosque leader named in the reporting has now publicly responded, saying the allegations are false.In a statement released through state media last week, the UAE attorney-general said the suspect, widely reported as Omani national Hammam Al-Hammami, began to drift towards extremism and terrorism during... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 03:02 LONDON
Dozens killed in air strikes at Sudan-Egypt border gold mine as toll rises
A Sudanese rights group says at least 72 workers were killed in air strikes on a gold mine on the Sudan-Egypt border, in an attack that survivors described as chaotic and repeated. The site, identified as Jabal al-Uqaydat, is in a remote and disputed border area where informal mining has drawn workers to a resource-rich but insecure region. The group accused Egypt's air force of carrying out the strikes, while Egypt had not issued a comment in the supplied material.The Emergency Lawyers organisation said the attack took place on Saturday and that preliminary information pointed to the deaths of 72... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 02:59 LONDON
Hurricane Isaias leaves hundreds of thousands without power across Florida and Alabama
As cleanup and restoration efforts continue across Florida and Alabama, roughly 356,000 customers remained without power by midafternoon Sunday, according to the supplied report. The figure covers southern Alabama and northwestern Florida after Hurricane Isaias weakened from a Category 2 storm into a post-tropical cyclone. The storm made landfall near Destin, Florida, on Friday and then moved inland, leaving a trail of damage across the Gulf Coast.Florida Power and Light said workers from Florida and more than two dozen other states had been mobilised to help restore electricity. The National Weather Service said Isaias still had maximum sustained winds of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 02:02 LONDON
Slovenia referendum rejects bill expanding parliamentary inquiry powers
Slovenian voters have narrowly rejected a government bill that would have expanded the powers of parliamentary inquiry commissions, in a binding referendum that dealt a setback to Prime Minister Janez Jansa's reform agenda. With 99% of votes counted, 51% of voters opposed the proposal and 49% supported it. The result came after a campaign in which opponents accused the government of pushing an authoritarian measure.The proposal would have required people summoned before parliamentary inquiries to appear immediately, without the right to challenge the summons in court until the commission had finished its work. Critics argued that this could have forced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 23:30 LONDON
Two killed in south Lebanon during olive harvest as ceasefire tensions persist
Two men have been killed in southern Lebanon's Bint Jbeil district during the annual olive harvest, according to Lebanese state media and local authorities. One death was reported in the village of Froun, where a man was killed by a munition left over from recent fighting. The other occurred in Yater, where officials said Israeli shelling hit the outskirts of the town while the man was inspecting his land and olive trees.The Lebanese army blamed Israeli tank fire and described the attacks as a "flagrant breach of existing agreements." The official National News Agency said the man killed in Froun... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 22:32 LONDON
Trump's Russia diesel sanctions relief draws legality challenge as Republican backlash grows
A Republican senator has questioned whether Donald Trump's temporary easing of sanctions on Russian diesel is lawful, adding a new domestic political challenge to the White House's energy and Russia policy. Thom Tillis said the move could violate congressional law and warned that his support for Trump's legislative priorities may depend on the administration reversing course. The criticism comes as the president seeks to lower diesel prices in the United States after a period of fuel-market pressure.Tillis made the comments during a Sunday interview on NBC News's Meet the Press, saying there was a "legitimate case" that the president was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
Poland detains suspect in alleged plot against Tusk and defence minister
Polish authorities have detained a man suspected of planning an assassination attack against Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz. The arrest took place in the Lower Silesia region, according to officials cited in the latest update on the case. Tusk thanked police for what he called their swift and decisive action.Interior Ministry officials said police had received credible information about possible attacks against the two senior ministers, prompting a special security meeting on Sunday. A spokesman for the special services coordinator said the threat was being treated as deadly serious and that there was a strong likelihood... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 18:59 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz attacks intensify as vessel incidents spread across Gulf of Oman
Attacks and warnings involving commercial shipping have intensified around the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, according to reports from the area on Sunday. An unnamed crude oil supertanker was said to have hit a naval mine and suffered a major fire while using an unauthorised route with its navigation systems turned off. Separate reports also described an unidentified projectile striking a tanker heading outbound through the Strait of Hormuz, while another vessel was disabled in the Gulf of Oman.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said the supertanker had ignored the "security and rules" of the strategic waterway... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
At least 109 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti
At least 109 migrants have died after a boat carrying more than 300 people capsized off the coast of Djibouti, according to the International Organization for Migration. More than 100 others remain missing after the vessel overturned near Guhere, close to the port town of Obock, on the route from Djibouti to Yemen. Around 80 people survived the disaster, and search and rescue operations were continuing on Sunday.The IOM said the boat went down between Thursday night and before dawn on Friday in waters facing the Gulf of Aden and the Bab al-Mandeb strait. Survivors told the agency that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 13:32 LONDON
Hurricane Simon nears western Mexico as Category 4 storm
Hurricane Simon has strengthened into a Category 4 storm as it approaches west-central Mexico, with forecasters warning that it could make landfall or pass close to the coast later today. The storm is being tracked near the country's Pacific shoreline, including areas around Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco state. Officials and residents are preparing for heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous coastal flooding.The US National Hurricane Center said Simon had maximum sustained winds of 249 km/h and that fluctuations in strength were expected until the core reached the coast. It warned that significant or catastrophic wind, storm surge and rainfall were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 07:59 LONDON
Trump factor could help Democrats win Republican strongholds at midterms
In rural Ohio, voters are weighing the impact of Donald Trump's presidency as the United States heads toward November's midterm elections. In Chillicothe, a town that has voted Republican in recent years, some residents say rising prices and immigration policy are shaping how they think about the vote. The contest is being watched closely because it could help determine whether Democrats can make gains in places long considered out of reach.One local resident, Daniel DeGarmo, said people in his community are feeling pressure from higher costs in everyday life. DeGarmo works as both a pastor and an auctioneer, and he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 06:02 LONDON
Yemen's Taiz hospitals near collapse as siege deepens
Yemen's Ministry of Public Health and Population says hospitals in Taiz are at risk of shutting down as fuel, medicines and other supplies run critically low under the Houthi siege. The warning comes as the city in southwestern Yemen faces what the ministry called an imminent health and humanitarian catastrophe. It said emergency care, surgery, intensive care, dialysis and neonatal services could stop if the blockade continues.The ministry said medicines, intravenous fluids, medical supplies and fuel at health facilities in Taiz are nearing depletion. It added that shortages could affect electricity generators, ambulances and the cold chains needed to keep... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 05:29 LONDON
US forces disable cargo ship in Gulf of Oman amid Iran blockade enforcement
United States forces have disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after its crew allegedly ignored repeated warnings and tried to continue through regional waters after leaving an Iranian port. The US military said a fighter jet struck the stern of the Panama-flagged M/V Ocean Molica, also known as the Arika Sun, with a precision munition. According to the statement, the strike fully disabled the ship's propulsion without harming the crew.The incident was described as part of an ongoing naval blockade enforcement campaign against ships entering or leaving Iranian ports. US Central Command said its forces resumed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 04:59 LONDON
Ebola spreads to new health zone in eastern DRC as Kenya confirms fatal imported case
Ebola has spread to a new health zone in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, while Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of the disease, according to the latest World Health Organization update. The developments point to continuing pressure on public health systems in the region and renewed concern about cross-border transmission. The outbreak is linked to the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola virus.The WHO said in an October 8 update that Alimbongo health zone in North Kivu province had reported Ebola cases for the first time. As of October 6, four confirmed cases, including two deaths, had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 02:00 LONDON
Pennsylvania home shooting leaves nine dead, including pregnant woman and children
Nine people, including the suspected gunman, were found dead after a shooting at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, police said. The victims included a pregnant woman, children and other relatives, according to officials. Officers were called to the scene after a gunshot detection alert and arrived within minutes, as the investigation continued.Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah said the 45-year-old man was related to seven of the victims, while the eighth victim was a friend of the pregnant woman. He said video and audio evidence recovered by investigators showed muffled gunshots coming from inside the home before two distressed women arrived... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
Myanmar junta recruitment quotas drive street abductions in Hpa-An
Young men in Hpa-An, the capital of Myanmar's southern Karen state, are said to be living in fear of being taken off the streets and forced into military service. Local residents say plain-clothed members and supporters of the Myanmar junta have been roaming the city and arbitrarily arresting people in their teens, 20s and 30s. The accounts describe a climate in which many families now keep young men indoors after dark or send them away from the area.A 26-year-old tuk-tuk driver in Hpa-An said he worries every time he goes out to work and that his family repeatedly warns him... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 00:29 LONDON
Hundreds of doctors protest in Rotterdam over Israeli Medical Association membership in World Medical Association
Hundreds of doctors gathered outside the World Medical Association summit in Rotterdam on Saturday to call for the suspension of the Israeli Medical Association. The protest took place as medical leaders and human rights activists met in the Dutch city for the annual gathering. Organisers said the demonstration was aimed at the Israeli association's continued membership in the global physicians' body.According to the organisers, 81 healthcare workers removed their scrubs and hung them in a line facing the WMA assembly. Each scrub bore the name of a Palestinian healthcare worker currently held in detention. The campaign group behind the protest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 23:00 LONDON
US pledges cooperation after Marine-linked murder arrest in Okinawa
A US Marine stationed on Okinawa has been arrested on suspicion of robbing and killing a 39-year-old woman in the Japanese city of Naha. The case has triggered protests and renewed scrutiny of the long-standing US military presence on the island. It has also prompted a month-long curfew for US military personnel stationed there, along with a ban on drinking alcohol while they undergo discipline training.The Marine, identified as Devin Jacob Ballard, is based at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, according to local police. He was arrested on 4 October on suspicion of robbing and murdering Anna Yagi in a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 22:00 LONDON
Tanker explodes after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Guard says
A petrol tanker exploded and caught fire after striking a naval mine while crossing the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The incident was reported on Saturday and involved one of the world's most important oil transit routes. No independent confirmation of the circumstances has been provided so far.The Guard did not disclose the vessel's name, flag or origin. It also gave no details on possible casualties or the extent of the damage. Iranian state media carried the account, but the available information remains limited and unverified by outside sources.The reported blast comes amid a sharp rise in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 19:59 LONDON
Drone strike in Sudan's Blue Nile region kills 41 near Ethiopian border, rights group says
A drone strike in Sudan's Blue Nile region has killed 41 people in a camp for displaced people near the Ethiopian border, according to a rights group. The attack hit the Abu Shandi area on Friday, with the Rapid Support Forces named as the group behind it. The incident adds to the violence in a region that has already seen repeated attacks in recent weeks.Emergency Lawyers said most of those killed were women and children. The UN Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs said it was appalled by reports from the area and said the site had been under... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 16:01 LONDON
Seven killed in Gaza as strikes continue on ceasefire anniversary
At least seven people, including an eight-year-old girl, were killed in separate Israeli attacks across Gaza on Saturday, according to medical sources. The deaths were reported a year after the United States-backed ceasefire came into effect, with fresh strikes hitting Gaza City and Khan Younis. The incidents were spread across different parts of the enclave, underscoring the continuing risk to civilians despite the truce.A source in ambulance and emergency services said Shahd Abdul-Razzaq al-Najjar, aged eight, was killed by an Israeli quadcopter drone in the al-Jawazat area of western Gaza City. In the same area, four people were killed and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
Trump Announces Deal With Putin to Release Russian Diesel to Global Market
US President Donald Trump has announced an agreement with Vladimir Putin to release large volumes of Russian diesel into the American and global markets. The announcement, made on Friday and discussed again on Saturday, immediately drew criticism from Ukraine and raised questions about the impact of sanctions on Russian energy exports. According to the statements provided, the deal would begin with an immediate release of 300,000 tonnes of diesel, followed by 500,000 tonnes in November and another 1 million tonnes later.Trump said an additional 3 million tonnes could be delivered in the near term, depending on the operating capacity of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON
