Judge questions rush to restore Trump's name to Kennedy Center facade
A US district judge has questioned why the Kennedy Center is moving so quickly to restore President Donald Trump's name to the performing arts venue in Washington, DC. The dispute centres on a deadline of September 8 that the venue says it must meet to begin adding the name back to the building. The case is the latest development in a legal fight over whether the national arts institution can be rebranded in this way.US District Court Judge Christopher Cooper raised the issue during a hearing on Thursday, asking Trump administration lawyer Bradley Mayers what was significant about that date.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
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Syria appoints ex-SDF commander Mazloum Abdi as presidential adviser
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed Mazloum Abdi, the former commander of the now-dissolved Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, as a presidential adviser. The appointment was announced on Thursday through Decree No. 164, according to the Syrian state news agency. It comes three days after Abdi said the force had been dissolved and integrated into the Syrian military.Abdi is the most senior of several Kurdish figures to be given posts in the state apparatus. Another commander was named assistant defence minister for the eastern region earlier this year. The advisory role is lower in rank than a proposal made in January,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 00:30 LONDON
Kherson residents urged to leave as Russian strikes threaten power and heating
Residents of the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson have been urged to leave after Russian strikes badly damaged a district heating plant and raised the risk of prolonged electricity and heating outages. Regional governor Oleksandr Prokudin said the situation in the city was extremely difficult and warned that the attacks were intensifying. He specifically called on families with children and elderly people to leave if they were able to do so.Prokudin said Russian forces attacked Kherson's district heating plant overnight with glide bombs, causing very serious damage. He said the city could be left without electricity or heating not just... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 00:02 LONDON
Nepal floods and landslides hit Nuwakot as rescue teams airlift the injured
Flash floods and landslides have caused widespread destruction in Nepal's Nuwakot district, with communities along the Trishuli River basin among the worst affected. The disaster struck on 26 August, a day after a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border, and torrents of mud and debris swept through settlements including Bidur, Devighat and Trishuli Bazaar. Images from the area show buildings partly buried, vehicles submerged in sludge and major infrastructure badly damaged.Hundreds of residents, tourists and security personnel are still unaccounted for as rescue operations continue. The Nepal Army has deployed MI-17 helicopters to establish an emergency airlift corridor to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 23:59 LONDON
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Australian Man Indicted Over TeamPCP Software Supply Chain Cyberattacks
A federal grand jury in San Francisco has indicted Ruben Ian Thomson in connection with cyberattacks conducted in the spring of 2026 under the moniker TeamPCP. The indictment charges him with conspiracy to commit Computer Fraud and Abuse Act violations and obtaining information from a protected computer. The source identifies Thomson as an Australian man and places the case in a federal criminal proceeding in San Francisco. It does not specify the targets, the method used, or whether the alleged activity affected particular software supply chain systems beyond the reference in the headline. No casualty, damage, or disruption figures are... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 23:32 LONDON
Trump names Ben Moss as White House Staff Secretary, a key internal gatekeeping role
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "I am pleased to announce that, effective September 2nd, Ben Moss will become Assistant to the President and White House Staff Secretary, replacing our new White House Counsel, Will Scharf. Will did a truly outstanding job as Staff Secretary, and will no doubt be an amazing White House Counsel. Ben has been tremendous as Deputy Staff Secretary and, before that, as Policy Director to the Vice President. Ben started in Government as General Counsel to JD Vance in the United States Senate, after serving as a... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 23:00 LONDON
Trump Praises Nvidia Record Sales, Signals Continued US AI and Chip Momentum
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 27 August 2026 at 22:24 BST: "Nvidia just announced Record Sales of 96.2 Billion Dollars, forecasting a 70% rise in Revenue in 2028. Congratulations to Jensen Huang on these incredible numbers, and the Company's Great Success. TRUMP" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 27 August 2026 at 22:24 BST: Trump is amplifying Nvidia's reported record sales of 96.2 billion dollars and its forecast for 70 percent revenue growth in 2028, framing the result as a U.S. industrial and technology success. The signal is supportive of the AI chip sector,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
US Postal Service mail-in ballot restrictions take effect amid court fights
New restrictions on how the United States Postal Service handles mail-in ballots are now in effect, after the US Supreme Court cleared the way for the measures earlier this week. The changes come as states prepare to send out millions of ballots ahead of elections scheduled for 3 November. The Postal Service said the injunctions that had blocked the rule no longer prevent implementation for the November vote or any earlier federal election.Under the new procedures, the agency will compile lists of eligible voters using input from states and will only deliver ballots to people on those lists. The rules... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 22:06 LONDON
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Trump declares emergency to restrict some foreign equipment in US power grid
United States President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency over what his administration describes as security risks linked to foreign-made equipment used in the country's electricity grid. He signed an executive order on Wednesday that restricts the purchase and installation of certain foreign-produced equipment in the bulk-power system. The order also covers related software and digital capabilities that officials say could create cybersecurity or operational risks.The directive says the threat is "unusual and extraordinary" and frames the issue as a national security concern. The Department of Energy has 120 days to publish formal rules to carry out the policy.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 22:03 LONDON
Zambia opposition leader questioned over treason after disputed election
Zambia's main opposition leader, Brian Mundubile, has been questioned by police over alleged treason after the country's disputed presidential election. His running mate, Makebi Zulu, is also in police custody, according to the Zambia Police Service. The case comes as President Hakainde Hichilema prepares to begin a second term after winning the vote.Police said the two men were interviewed by officers alongside their lawyers and that "warn and caution" statements were recorded, a step that can come before formal charges. Authorities did not immediately give further details about the allegations behind the treason investigation. State media reported that Mundubile surrendered... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 22:00 LONDON
Six Texas Men Indicted in Broken Arrow Home Robbery Over 70 Pounds of Marijuana
Six Texas men have been indicted and detained for trial in connection with an interstate robbery conspiracy involving a residence in Broken Arrow. The case centers on an alleged forced entry at the home, where the men reportedly kicked in a door while wearing masks. According to the source, one of the men carried a firearm during the incident. The occupants of the residence were confronted, and one occupant was struck during the robbery. The group allegedly stole approximately 70 pounds of illegal marijuana. Part of the episode was captured on a home video security system, providing recorded evidence of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 21:33 LONDON
Death toll nears 400 as rescuers search for more than 1,400 missing after Nepal-Tibet floods
Rescue teams are searching through mud and debris after flash floods and landslides struck the Nepal-Tibet border area, leaving at least 392 people dead and more than 1,400 missing. The disaster hit villages, roads and infrastructure across the border region, with entire settlements reported swept away. Officials and rescuers are still trying to reach some of the worst-affected areas as the scale of the destruction becomes clearer.The US Geological Survey said the disaster was triggered by a glacial collapse that sent a vast flow of icy debris downhill. The resulting surge of water and mud was described as tsunami-like, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
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Wall Street closes broadly higher as Nvidia, Microsoft and Meta power a tech-led rally
Executive summary: US stocks finished higher in a broad advance led by megacap technology, with Nvidia, Microsoft and Meta posting outsized gains and lifting the Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500 and Dow. The move came alongside strength in Bitcoin, natural gas and silver, while energy shares and crude oil slipped. The session points to renewed appetite for AI-linked growth and a softer tone in parts of the commodity complex, though the exact catalyst mix remains a market interpretation rather than a single confirmed driver. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
Qatar and Iran hold Tehran talks on Hormuz shipping corridor and de-escalation
Qatar's prime minister has held talks in Tehran with senior Iranian officials on reducing regional tensions and exploring a possible temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz. The discussions also covered a joint mine-clearing project for the waterway, according to the Qatari foreign ministry. The visit comes as Doha continues its mediation role amid hopes that dialogue between Iran and the United States could resume.Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, before later seeing President Masoud Pezeshkian, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and security chief Mohsen Rezai. The Qatari ministry said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 20:34 LONDON
Three killed in Gaza strikes as Israel renews expulsion threats over kite flying
At least three Palestinians were killed in separate Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, according to medics and local media. One strike hit a tent sheltering displaced people west of Gaza City, while another targeted a similar shelter in the al-Mawasi area of western Khan Younis. A third attack struck an electric bicycle near the al-Sinaa intersection west of Gaza City, adding to the day's toll.A source at Al-Shifa Hospital said one person was killed and others were injured in the strike west of Gaza City. The Palestinian Wafa news agency reported that the drone strike in al-Mawasi... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 20:32 LONDON
Nepal flood disaster worsens as death toll rises to 392 and new flood warnings are issued
At least 392 people have now died in the flood disaster affecting Nepal and Tibet, as authorities warn that another flood could be triggered in the coming days. The latest figures also show that nearly 1,500 people remain missing across the disaster zone, while hundreds of survivors have been rescued. Officials say a barrier lake in the region is at risk of bursting, raising concern that the emergency could deepen further.In Nepal, the death toll has risen to at least 389, with more than 900 people still unaccounted for, according to the Nepal Tourism Board. In Tibet, Chinese state media... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 20:29 LONDON
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Kremlin dismisses US reports warning Russia could test NATO after CIA director's Moscow trip
The Kremlin has dismissed as "scare stories" US media reports suggesting Russia could attack or test NATO, after a rare visit to Moscow by CIA Director John Ratcliffe. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the reports "have nothing to do with reality" when asked about them at a daily briefing. The comments came as US President Donald Trump also played down the risk, saying he had "had good talks" with Vladimir Putin and that Russia was not going to attack NATO territory.The reports cited US intelligence assessments that Moscow could seek to probe the alliance in the coming years, including through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 20:01 LONDON
Nepal-Tibet border disaster worsens as Gyirong port flood footage emerges
Surveillance footage from the Chinese side of the Nepal-Tibet border has shown mud and debris surging towards Gyirong port as rescue teams continue searching after a glacial collapse triggered deadly flooding. The footage showed people running as parked vehicles were surrounded by floodwater, and it was later removed from Chinese platforms. The disaster has affected communities and border infrastructure on both sides of the frontier, with authorities still warning that further flooding remains possible.Chinese state media reported three deaths and 558 people missing at Gyirong, including 260 foreigners. On the Nepalese side, authorities said at least 270 people had died... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 19:59 LONDON
Piracy off Somalia surges to highest level since 2013, analysis of IMO data shows
Piracy off Somalia has risen to its highest level since 2013, according to an analysis of data from the International Maritime Organisation. At least 15 attacks have been reported since the start of the year across the Gulf of Aden, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean within 2,000 kilometres of Somalia. The increase marks a sharp change after years in which the region recorded only a handful of pirate attacks annually.The analysis says eight of the attacks took place in the Gulf of Aden since May, an area between Somalia and Yemen that links the Red Sea to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 18:34 LONDON
Nepal-Tibet flood aftermath deepens as officials warn of second wave risk
Search efforts are continuing after the deadly flash flood that hit the Nepal-Tibet border region, with officials now warning that the danger may not be over. Two barrier lakes have formed after Wednesday's disaster, one in Nepal and one in China, and both are being watched for signs of overflow. Authorities in both countries say a renewed debris flow could move down the same river and through the same communities already hit by the flood.Nepal's disaster authority said on Thursday that a lake formed by debris blocking a river at the flood site is rising and could burst. On the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 18:31 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Nepal flood disaster deepens as Ukraine, Gaza and regional tensions escalate
Nepal’s Himalayan border disaster dominated the day, with flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal Tibet frontier destroying towns, sweeping away bridges and leaving hundreds, and in later reports more than 1,300 people, missing as the death toll climbed sharply. Satellite images showed the scale of the destruction after a glacier collapse triggered the flooding, while rescue teams on both sides of the Nepal China border continued to mobilise and China sent military aid. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Authorities also confirmed the missing included a New South Wales couple on a Himalayan tour, underlining how far the disaster reached beyond the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Aug 2026 18:22 LONDON
Lebanese President and UAE foreign trade minister discuss expanding bilateral ties
BEIRUT, 27th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, has concluded a visit to the Republic of Lebanon, where he was received by Joseph Aoun, President of the Lebanese Republic, at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, to discuss strengthening bilateral raltions.Ahead of their meeting, Al Zeyoudi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
USS Abraham Lincoln to make brief Thailand port stop after more than 250 days at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is expected to make a temporary port visit in Thailand next week as it heads back to the United States after more than 250 consecutive days at sea. Thai navy officials said the stop is routine and is intended to allow personnel to rest and recuperate before the vessel continues its journey home to San Diego. The carrier recently left the Middle East after being relieved by the USS George Washington.A Thai navy spokesperson said the visit will also provide logistical support for the ship and its crew. The Thai navy said earlier this... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
UK expected to ban goods linked to Israeli settlements after E1 tender
UK Prime Minister and Labour leader Andy Burnham is expected to soon approve a ban on goods linked to Israeli settlements after Israel issued tenders for more than 1,200 homes in the E1 area of the occupied West Bank. The move is being framed in London as a response to the latest settlement expansion and to earlier British condemnation of the project. The issue has drawn attention because E1 is seen as a highly sensitive area between occupied East Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim.A Labour lawmaker, Richard Burgon, said sanctions on Israeli settlements would be a welcome first step toward ending... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 17:34 LONDON
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Israeli strike kills woman and wounds six in south Lebanon as attacks widen
A Lebanese woman has been killed and six other people wounded in Israeli strikes on the town of Arab Salim in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh district. The Lebanese Ministry of Health said the injured included a child, a woman and two elderly people. State media also reported that the dead woman had been married for 48 hours, and that her house was destroyed in the attack.Lebanese security sources said at least 10 Israeli strikes were carried out in the wider Nabatieh area on Thursday. State media also reported artillery shelling on the outskirts of Rashaf in the Bint Jbeil district, indicating... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 17:31 LONDON
Nepal-Tibet border floods devastate towns and bridges as hundreds remain missing
Floods have devastated the Nepal-Tibet border region, destroying towns and sweeping away bridges in one of the most serious natural disasters reported in the area this week. Hundreds of people have been reported dead and hundreds more are missing, according to the supplied material. The latest verification work traces the path of the flash flood using confirmed video and satellite imagery.The disaster has affected the Himalayan border region between Nepal and Tibet, where fast-moving water tore through settlements and infrastructure. The supplied material says the flood destroyed towns and bridges, while related footage shows the scale and speed of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 17:29 LONDON
Former DIA IT specialist pleads guilty to attempting to give classified information to foreign government
Nathan Vilas Laatsch, 29, of Alexandria, pleaded guilty to attempting to provide classified information to a foreign government. Laatsch is identified as a former IT specialist for the Defense Intelligence Agency. The source states only that the guilty plea concerns an attempt to provide classified information. It does not identify the foreign government, describe the material involved, or provide any additional facts about the conduct underlying the case. No further court action, sentence, or operational consequence is included in the source. The incident is centered on a former U.S. intelligence employee and an attempted transfer of classified information, with no... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 17:03 LONDON
Frankfurt Airport malaria outbreak kills two workers as officials investigate rare mosquito transmission
German health officials are investigating a malaria outbreak linked to work at Frankfurt Airport after two workers died and four others were treated in hospital and recovered. The airport, Germany's largest, has been placed under closer mosquito monitoring while traps have been installed on and around the site. Officials say the case is being treated as a rare instance of airport malaria, in which mosquitoes are transported by aircraft.Since last month, six people have been infected with malaria tropica in connection with work at the airport, according to Frankfurt's public health department. One of the two people who died began... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 17:00 LONDON
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Europe closes mixed as DAX outperforms, CAC 40 lags on a sharp Brent slide
Executive summary: European markets ended mixed, with Germany’s DAX leading gains while France’s CAC 40 fell nearly 2%. A steep drop in Brent crude, firmer natural gas, and a softer euro shaped the session, while gold and silver held modest gains. The move set reflected a split between energy-sensitive assets and broader risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Ratko Mladić dies in prison in The Hague at 84, officials confirm
Ratko Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb commander convicted of genocide and war crimes over the Bosnian war, has died in prison in The Hague at the age of 84. His death was confirmed by a UN official and his lawyer, according to the supplied report. Mladić had been serving a life sentence after his conviction by a UN tribunal in 2017.The report says Mladić had been in poor health after a series of strokes. It also says the news of his death was first reported on Serbian state television after his son, Darko Mladić, had spoken earlier about his father's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 16:02 LONDON
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Russian overnight drone and missile barrage hits multiple Ukrainian cities
Russia launched a prolonged overnight barrage that struck multiple cities and regions across Ukraine, causing fires, damage and reported casualties. The attacks affected Sumy, Odesa, Kyiv and several other regions, according to local and military officials. Emergency crews were deployed as residents in the affected areas dealt with the aftermath of the strikes.In Sumy, strikes hit a residential area and sparked fires that damaged homes and commercial buildings. In Odesa, regional officials said the attack lasted more than seven hours and left several fires for firefighters to tackle. A 16-storey residential building was among the structures damaged, alongside a private... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 16:00 LONDON
Gaza ceasefire under renewed strain as Board of Peace envoy warns of 'point of no return'
A senior official on Donald Trump's Board of Peace has warned the United Nations Security Council that the Gaza ceasefire could move past a point of no return if Israeli air strikes and Hamas actions continue. Nickolay Mladenov said the truce was still under severe pressure after Israel rejected the Board's 15-point roadmap for Hamas disarmament. He said the process had not stalled, but that continued violence was eroding the basis for any longer-term settlement.Mladenov told the council that the ceasefire was not yet one that people in Gaza could really feel while civilians were still being killed and buried.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 15:29 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech, Banks and Bitcoin Lead, While Energy and Oil Slide
Executive summary: U.S. equities opened firmer, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones all higher, led by gains in technology, financials and crypto-linked assets. The move came alongside a sharp drop in WTI crude and energy stocks, while natural gas surged and precious metals were mixed to lower. The opening tone suggests investors are rotating toward growth and rate-sensitive areas, even as commodity weakness points to easing inflation pressure at the margin. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Russia warns Britain over Storm Shadow strikes amid fresh escalation
Russia has issued a direct warning that British military targets could be struck if Ukraine continues to fire UK-made long-range missiles into Russian territory. The warning was delivered in Moscow by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova, who said British military installations and equipment in Ukraine and beyond could be targeted in response. She said London was "one step away" from becoming legally complicit in what she described as attacks on Russian civilians, and warned of "catastrophic consequences" unless Britain changed course.The statement came a day after Moscow accused Ukraine of using British Storm Shadow missiles in an attack on a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 14:32 LONDON
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Customer data accessed in cyber attack on Manchester Airports Group
Manchester Airports Group has said customer data was accessed in a cyber security incident affecting services linked to Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports. The company said the incident involved an unauthorised third party and that about 8.7 million customers were affected. It said airport operations remained unaffected throughout.The group said the data accessed related to car park, lounge and fast track bookings, as well as in-airport Wi-Fi sign-ups. It said the information obtained included email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registration numbers and postcodes. The company also said that neither it nor the system accessed held customers' bank or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 14:00 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Nepal flood toll climbs as Russia faces fuel strain and nuclear fears
Catastrophic floods and mudslides on the Nepal China border have killed at least 165 people, with more than 1,300 still missing after a glacier collapse sent water and debris through the region. The disaster has devastated communities on both sides of the border and rescue efforts are continuing in difficult conditions. 🔗A separate report said the same glacier collapse had already left at least 270 people dead and more than 1,300 missing, underlining the scale of the destruction and the uncertainty over the final toll. 🔗In Europe, two people were killed and 10 others injured when a car drove into... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Aug 2026 12:22 LONDON
Five Russian drones enter Moldovan airspace on Independence Day
Moldova said five Russian drones entered its airspace on the morning of its Independence Day, prompting authorities to monitor the skies for public safety. The first crossing was reported at about 3:55am, according to the supplied report, and the drones were described as having come from the direction of neighbouring Ukraine. One drone later disappeared from radar near the village of Pervomaisc, close to the border.The Moldovan Ministry of Defence said the unauthorised overflights happened after Russian air attacks on Ukraine. It said national authorities, together with partners, were continuing to monitor airspace for the safety of the population. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 12:05 LONDON
Kilometre-long petrol queues in Tehran as Iran confirms fuel price rise
Long queues stretched for kilometres outside petrol stations in Tehran and other Iranian cities in the early hours of Thursday as a daily fuel shortfall collided with panic buying. Videos posted on social media showed lines of vehicles forming in the capital and in nearby Karaj around midnight on Wednesday and continuing into the early morning. Several stations closed before demand could be met, adding to the disruption seen by drivers.Officials said the immediate trigger was a surge in demand driven by rumours of shortages, but they also confirmed that petrol prices will rise. Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah, Iran's vice president... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 12:02 LONDON
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Trump says Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but seriously wounded after February strikes
US President Donald Trump has said he believes Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but was seriously wounded in the strikes that killed his father. His comments came after fresh reporting and renewed speculation about the younger Khamenei's fate. Trump made the remarks in an interview with conservative commentator Glenn Beck, saying he did not think Khamenei was dead.Trump said the injuries were severe, describing damage to the left side of Khamenei's body, including his arm and leg. He said his view was based in part on the behaviour of Iranian negotiators, whom he said were still seeking a final blessing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 11:03 LONDON
Russia scrambles for fuel imports after refinery damage from Ukrainian drone strikes
Russia is facing a widening fuel crisis after Ukrainian long-range drone attacks damaged refinery capacity and disrupted domestic gasoline supply. The shortage has forced the Kremlin to seek emergency imports and processing arrangements abroad, including shipments routed through Turkey, India and Kazakhstan. The pressure has also led to rationing at filling stations in several Russian regions.The most recent confirmed shipment was a 200,000-barrel gasoline cargo bought from Turkey and sent from Mersin to the Baltic port of Primorsk. The cargo is being carried on a sanctioned tanker, according to the supplied material. It is described as the fifth confirmed seaborne... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 09:33 LONDON
Two dead and 10 hurt after car rams into crowd near Caen station
Two people have been killed and 10 others injured after a car drove into pedestrians near Caen station in northern France, according to local officials and French reports. Seven of the injured were said to be in a critical condition, while the rest were receiving treatment for less serious wounds. The incident took place opposite the station and prompted a major emergency response across the wider Normandy region.Local prefect David Clavière said the car deliberately rammed into pedestrians in the street opposite the station. He said the suspect, a 26-year-old man born in Russia, was later arrested in Ouistreham, about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 08:32 LONDON
European markets open firmer as oil slides, FTSE and DAX lead gains
Executive summary: European equities opened higher, with the FTSE 100 and DAX both up more than 1%, as Brent crude fell sharply and risk appetite improved. The move came alongside a softer euro and pound against the dollar, while gold held near record territory and natural gas extended gains. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Flooding hits Birmingham as storm warnings cover much of England and Wales
Flooding has affected parts of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands as thunderstorms are forecast across large areas of England and Wales. West Midlands Fire Service said it had been called to significant flooding in the city after a flood warning was issued for the Perry Barr area on Wednesday night because of rising river levels. Birmingham City Council urged people to take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.The fire service said it was responding to incidents around Curbar Road, Thornbridge Avenue and Haddon Road. The Environment Agency had issued 22 flood alerts across the Midlands... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 08:02 LONDON
Nepal flash floods leave NSW couple among missing Australians on Himalayan tour
The identity of a missing New South Wales couple has now been confirmed after catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal left a tour group unaccounted for in the Langtang Valley. Venkatraman Balakrishnan, 52, and his wife Chitra Venkatraman, 46, from Western Sydney are among 15 Australians missing from the group, according to the latest confirmed details. The tour was taking place near the Tibet border when the flooding struck, and the wider group remains unaccounted for.The couple were travelling with a US-based hiking company, and their son said he last spoke to his parents when they were about 15 kilometres from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 07:59 LONDON
Tokyo closes mixed as energy and metals diverge, Nikkei edges higher while crude slides
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended with a mixed tone, as the Nikkei 225 and Kospi posted modest gains while the Hang Seng and ASX 200 slipped. The sharpest moves in the session were outside equities, with WTI crude falling more than 4%, natural gas jumping over 5%, and gold and silver holding firmer. The yen weakened against the dollar, adding another layer to the cross-asset picture. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Trial of alleged 9/11 mastermind set for June 2028 after plea deal collapse
A US military judge has ordered Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants to go on trial in June 2028 over the 11 September 2001 attacks. The scheduling order, issued by Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Michael Schrama, sets 5 June 2028 as the start date for the long-running military commission case at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. It is the latest step in a prosecution that has been delayed for years by disputes over plea agreements, evidence and military court procedure.The order covers Mohammed, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak bin 'Atash, Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi and Ali Abdul Aziz Ali. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 06:31 LONDON
Iran and Oman negotiate Hormuz shipping arrangement excluding military vessels
Iran and Oman are negotiating a temporary shipping arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz that would bar military vessels from the waterway and route commercial traffic through Iranian and Omani waters. Iran's deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, said the proposed plan would keep military ships out of the passage while allowing commercial vessels to move through temporary routes. He said ships entering the Gulf would pass through Iranian waters, while outbound traffic would use a route split between Iranian and Omani waters.Gharibabadi said the routes would be temporary and that the two countries would need to agree on a permanent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 05:59 LONDON
Qatari PM heads to Tehran as mediation efforts continue over US-Iran talks
Qatar's prime minister is due in Tehran on Thursday for talks aimed at de-escalating tensions and reviving dialogue between Iran and the United States. The visit comes as the wider conflict has entered its sixth month without a diplomatic breakthrough. Qatar said the trip reflects its view that diplomacy remains the best way to resolve differences and support stability in the region.A spokesman for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani will meet a number of Iranian officials. According to the statement, the discussions will focus on ways to reduce tensions and create... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 04:59 LONDON
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Nepal-Tibet avalanche and mudslide rescue continues as China sends military aid
Rescue teams are continuing to mobilise on both sides of the Nepal-China border after an avalanche and mudslide left hundreds dead or missing in the Himalayan frontier region. The disaster has affected areas in Nepal and Tibet, with emergency crews working in difficult terrain and authorities warning that the search for survivors is becoming increasingly limited. Images from the area showed a mass of water, mud and debris sweeping through buildings in a valley near the border.China has sent military personnel to the region, along with more than 30,000 emergency kits containing tents, stoves, clothing and other basic supplies for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 04:29 LONDON
Trump administration renews push to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook amid legal dispute
The Trump administration has renewed its effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, after her legal team said there is no legal basis for President Donald Trump to fire her. The dispute centres on allegations of mortgage fraud, which Cook's lawyers say are unsupported and are being used to pressure the central bank. The row has intensified concerns about political interference in the Federal Reserve, which is meant to operate independently of the White House.Cook's lawyers, Abbe David Lowell and Norman Eisen, issued a rebuttal letter on Wednesday rejecting the administration's claims. They said this was the second time... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 04:00 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Oil Slides, Gold Firms and Asia-Pacific Sentiment Splits
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a mixed but generally constructive tone, led by a stronger Nikkei 225 and gains in Hong Kong and Australia. The sharp drop in WTI crude, alongside firmer gold and natural gas, is shaping the early cross-asset picture, while the yen remains under pressure near 159 per dollar. South Korea’s Kospi lagged, showing that the regional rally is not broad-based. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
Iceland holds knife-edge referendum on EU talks amid fish and sovereignty debate
Iceland is voting on whether to resume talks on joining the European Union in a referendum that polls suggest is too close to call. The vote has become a test of how the country balances economic concerns, sovereignty and its strategic position in the North Atlantic. In a nation of almost 400,000 people, the result could shape policy debates well beyond this weekend.The immediate issue is whether Iceland should reopen accession talks that were halted years ago. Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir's centre-left government pledged after winning a snap election in 2024 to hold a referendum by 2027, but recent geopolitical... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 00:30 LONDON
Western Australia maps emergency response for possible AUKUS nuclear reactor accident near Perth
Western Australia emergency services have published a hazard plan setting out how they would respond to a worst-case nuclear reactor accident linked to AUKUS submarines or warships near Perth. The plan covers possible radiation leaks involving gamma radiation or radioactive iodine and outlines measures that could include iodine tablets, sheltering and evacuations. It was published last week and is described as a response to the increased rotation of nuclear submarines under AUKUS.The plan says the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency would coordinate any emergency response to a radiological or nuclear incident. It focuses on the unlikely event of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 23:00 LONDON
US disrupts China-linked hacking operation targeting NASA, Senate and federal agencies
US authorities say they have disrupted a China-affiliated hacking operation that targeted sensitive government networks in the United States and elsewhere. The Justice Department said two domains used by the group were seized as part of the action, which focused on platforms known as QScan and QTRouter. According to the announcement, the operation had been active since at least 2018 and had been used to conceal the source of attacks against high-value targets.The targets identified by US officials included NASA, the Department of Justice, the Federal Reserve and the US Senate. Court documents cited in the announcement said hackers unsuccessfully... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 22:32 LONDON
UN agencies report deadly floods causing widespread destruction in China and Nepal
UN agencies reported on Wednesday that severe flooding in China and Nepal has caused widespread destruction and a mounting death toll. The source does not provide a casualty count, exact locations, or a breakdown of the affected areas. The flooding is being treated as an active humanitarian emergency. Aid efforts have been deployed to help provide emergency assistance to those affected by the disaster. No further operational detail is given in the source on the scale of the response, the status of rescue work, or the extent of damage in either country. The report only confirms that both countries are... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 21:34 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as Meta and Microsoft offset AI and energy weakness, oil slides nearly 6%
Executive summary: US stocks finished mixed, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Russell 2000 lower while the Dow was essentially flat. Meta and Microsoft led large-cap gains, but weakness in Nvidia, Amazon, Apple, Tesla and energy shares kept the broader tape under pressure. The sharpest macro move was in WTI crude, which fell nearly 6%, while gold and bitcoin firmed and the dollar strengthened against the yen. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
Israeli seizure of UNRWA East Jerusalem training centre draws condemnation as injuries reported
UNRWA's acting commissioner-general has condemned the Israeli seizure of the Qalandiya Training Centre in East Jerusalem, saying the move is part of a campaign to weaken the agency and undermine Palestinian rights. Christian Saunders said Israeli forces violated UN premises when they raided the centre in the Kafr Aqab neighbourhood on Tuesday, expelled staff and ordered them not to return. He also said the agency would remain in place despite the pressure, adding that force would not determine the outcome of the conflict.The latest account says five Palestinians were injured by Israeli gunfire near the site during the operation, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
US sanctions Palestine Action and allied groups amid wider crackdown
The United States has imposed sanctions on Palestine Action, the pro-Palestine network Masar Badil, and Autistici Inventati, an Italy-based group that provides digital services to left-wing organisations. The move was announced by the US Department of the Treasury on Wednesday and comes as the administration of President Donald Trump intensifies what it describes as a global crackdown on critics of Israel. Palestine Action rejected the sanctions and linked them to the group's legal fight in the United Kingdom.According to the Treasury, the measures include financial penalties against the three organisations. Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori said the US action should... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 19:32 LONDON
Day News Recap: Nepal flood toll rises as Haiti killings, Iran tensions and trade war deepen
Nepal’s flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal Tibet border have worsened, with at least 22 bodies recovered and 384 people still missing, after earlier reports said at least eight people had died in the disaster zone. 🔗 🔗In Haiti, the UN says at least 47 people were killed in a gang attack near Kenscoff, close to the capital Port au Prince, one of the deadliest recent assaults in the area. Survivors are still searching for missing relatives after armed men descended on the farming community and bodies were left in the streets. 🔗 🔗Iran remained at the centre of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Aug 2026 18:26 LONDON
Trump attacks Hall of Fame snub of Clemens and Rose, calls baseball corruption a problem
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 26 August 2026 at 17:33 BST: "How about Roger Clemens not being in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, all because a bunch of jealous people with far less Talent, voted that he shouldn't be there. He was also not convicted, or admitted, to taking Drugs." "Roger is easily one of the few Greatest Pitchers of All Time, winning 354 Games, 7 Cy Young Awards (A Record, by 3!), and played in three World Series, winning two! The Commissioner told me he was going to approve... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 18:01 LONDON
Putin and al-Sharaa discuss Russia-Syria ties and future of military bases
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa have held talks on bilateral relations, including the future of Russia's military facilities in Syria. The discussion covered the Khmeimim airbase and the Tartous naval base, both of which have been central to Moscow's military presence in the country. Syria said the two sides also addressed broader political and economic cooperation.According to the Syrian side, the call took place on Wednesday and included Putin's affirmation of Russia's support for Syria's territorial integrity. The Kremlin said the conversation also touched on trade and on continuing contact between the two countries at various... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
China and India hold 25th boundary talks in Beijing, reach eight-point consensus
China and India held the 25th Round of Talks between their Special Representatives on the boundary question on August 25, 2026, in Beijing. China's Special Representative Wang Yi and India's Special Representative Ajit Doval carried out what the source described as a candid and in-depth exchange of views on the China-India boundary question. The two sides said they reached eight points of outcomes and consensus. They reaffirmed commitments to uphold guidance from the leaders of both countries, maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas, and create conditions for the healthy and steady development of bilateral relations. The talks also... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 17:01 LONDON
Europe closes higher as FTSE 100 hits record, oil slides sharply and gold firms
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly higher, led by a record close for the FTSE 100, while the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 also advanced. The session was marked by a sharp drop in Brent crude, firmer natural gas, and a modestly stronger gold price, with the euro and sterling both slightly softer against the dollar. The move points to a market balancing relief from lower oil with continued interest in defensive and inflation-sensitive assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Dutch settlement-trade ban faces court challenge over stock deadline
A Dutch evangelical group linked to the Israel Product Centre has taken the Dutch state to court in an effort to block a planned ban on trade in goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and Golan Heights. The summary proceedings were filed in the Netherlands, with a hearing due on Wednesday, as the group argues the measure is too broad and leaves it too little time to sell existing stock. The case centres on a decree announced in July and due to take effect on 22 September for three years.The planned ban would prohibit importing, buying and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 16:30 LONDON
Meta agrees $16.68bn settlement in youth-safety and privacy trial
Meta has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion and make changes to Facebook and Instagram to resolve claims by 29 US states that it designed the platforms to addict children and mishandled personal data. The settlement also ends a federal trial in Oakland, California, that had become one of the most closely watched tests of allegations that social media companies harmed young users. Meta denied wrongdoing in agreeing to settle.Under the deal, Meta will impose daily usage limits and nighttime restrictions for children using Facebook and Instagram, and will strengthen measures intended to stop children from accessing age-restricted content.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 15:32 LONDON
Justice Department, FBI seize hacker platforms used to target U.S. critical infrastructure
The Justice Department and FBI announced court-authorized domain seizures today targeting two hacking platforms known as QScan and QTRouter. The action was taken to deny malicious cyber actors access to the platforms. According to the source, the platforms were used to target U.S. critical infrastructure and other sensitive networks. The text does not provide details on the specific sectors affected, the number of domains seized, or whether any systems were compromised. The title says the platforms were operated and used by China state-sponsored hackers. No further attribution, timing, or operational consequences are stated in the body text. The source frames... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 15:32 LONDON
US-Iran standoff deepens as Trump says he is not in a hurry for talks
United States President Donald Trump has said he has "no time schedule" for Iran to return to negotiations, sharpening the public standoff over the conflict between Washington and Tehran. In comments to Al Jazeera, Trump said he was "not in a hurry" and repeated that the United States was "winning very big." He also accused Iran of economic collapse and harsh treatment of protesters, while saying he would wait "whatever it takes" for talks to resume. The remarks came as the United States announced enhanced sanctions on Iran and 60 entities in other countries doing business with it.Officials have described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 15:30 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil Slides, Gold and Bitcoin Rise, and Banks Outperform Tech
Executive summary: US equities opened mixed at 9:40 a.m. New York time, with the Dow edging higher while the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 slipped. The clearest cross-asset move was a sharp drop in WTI crude, which helped pressure energy shares, while gold, Bitcoin and Ether advanced. Banks outperformed, defense stocks lagged, and chip shares were slightly lower, pointing to a market that is rotating rather than moving in one direction. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
China tells citizens to leave Eswatini over security risks
China's foreign ministry has told its citizens to leave Eswatini as soon as possible, citing security risks in the southern African kingdom. The advisory also warned of cyber fraud and criminal activity linked to gambling, but did not provide further details. It suggested that Chinese nationals who need to relocate should consider nearby South Africa as a relatively safer option.The warning comes after reports that 40 Chinese nationals have been in detention in Eswatini since last month. According to the supporting report, they were first arrested in March during raids on alleged illegal online gambling centres in Mbabane and surrounding... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 14:03 LONDON
India opens conventional missile technology transfer to private industry
India has approved the transfer of technology for all conventional missile systems developed by the state-run Defence Research and Development Organisation to domestic private companies for production inside the country. The decision was announced by the Ministry of Defence after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh signed off on the move, which marks a significant shift in a sector long dominated by government-run firms and research laboratories. It is intended to speed up the move from development to mass production and to widen the role of Indian industry in defence manufacturing.Under the new policy, private companies will be able to compete for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 13:02 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Iran tensions widen as Ukraine strikes Russia and ECB rate hike bets firm
Iran and Oman have agreed a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran says the waterway will stay closed until the United States meets its demands, keeping pressure high on one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints. 🔗The United States has added fresh sanctions pressure on Iran and warned that countries and companies still trading with Tehran could face secondary penalties, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected diplomacy with Iran and repeated claims linked to Donald Trump’s threat posture. 🔗 🔗In the wider Middle East, the United Nations condemned Israel’s threat to expel Palestinians from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Aug 2026 12:22 LONDON
Putin signs decree allowing state seizure of businesses hit by drone strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that allows the state to seize businesses that have been damaged by drone strikes, according to the supporting material. The measure was reported on 26 August 2026 and is linked to attacks that have hit commercial facilities. The decree appears to give the authorities a legal route to take control of affected companies in circumstances tied to those strikes.The confirmed details in the supplied row are limited, but the timing is clear. The decree was signed on 26 August 2026 and the report was published the same day at 10:41 UTC. No... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 12:10 LONDON
Japanese lawmakers visit Beijing amid efforts to ease Taiwan-related rift with China
A delegation of Japanese lawmakers has travelled to Beijing this week in what observers say is an effort to ease one of the sharpest strains in Japan-China relations in decades. The visit comes after a diplomatic dispute triggered by remarks from Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about Taiwan and the possible use of force in the event of an attack. The trip includes politicians from both the ruling and opposition camps, underlining the political sensitivity of the issue in Tokyo.Among those in the delegation is Gaku Hashimoto, a member of Japan's House of Representatives and a figure in Takaichi's ruling... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 12:05 LONDON
Iranian rial falls past 2 million per dollar as sanctions and war pressure deepen
Iran's rial has fallen to a new all-time low on the free market, dropping past 2 million rials to one US dollar. The move comes as sanctions and the economic fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran continue to weigh on households and businesses. The currency slide has added to pressure on prices for basic goods and medicines in Tehran and beyond.The report says Washington has imposed its toughest sanctions yet in an effort to squeeze Tehran's economy. It also says Iran's economy has already been weakened by decades of US and international sanctions, particularly measures linked to its nuclear... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
Israeli lawmaker damages Palestinian memorial in West Bank village of Madama
A far-right Israeli lawmaker has badly damaged a Palestinian memorial with a sledgehammer in the occupied West Bank village of Madama. Video footage showed Zvi Sukkot, a member of the Religious Zionism party, striking the stone monument while under military escort. The incident has prompted criticism from Palestinians and from across the political spectrum in Israel.The footage showed Sukkot and several others hitting the memorial, which stands in Madama. In the video, Sukkot said the site could not be left standing because, in his words, any place that glorifies terrorism must be removed. The Israel Defense Forces said its soldiers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 11:34 LONDON
Ukrainian drone strikes kill at least 3 in Russia as Wildberries warehouse burns in Tambov region
Separate Ukrainian drone strikes across Russia have killed at least three people and caused major damage to a logistics centre in the Tambov region, according to local officials. A warehouse belonging to Russian e-commerce company Wildberries in the town of Kotovsk was reported to have been completely destroyed by fire after an overnight attack. Other industrial damage was also reported in the Nizhny Novgorod, Lipetsk and Belgorod regions.Tambov governor Yevgeny Pervyshov said the Wildberries logistics centre was "completely destroyed by fire" and that about 100,000 square metres of the site had been set ablaze. He said one person was injured... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 11:31 LONDON
Netanyahu rejects diplomacy with Iran and repeats Trump threat claims
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly dismissed the idea of a diplomatic settlement with Iran, saying he does not believe a deal can be reached to end the war. Speaking at an event on Tuesday night, he described Iran's rulers as "savages" and said he had told US President Donald Trump the same in a recent meeting. He also praised the economic pressure campaign Trump has used against Tehran.Netanyahu's remarks came a day after he accused Iran of trying to assassinate one of his children, without saying which child he meant or when the alleged attempt took place. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 11:00 LONDON
Trump-backed candidates win Republican runoff races in South Carolina and Oklahoma
Donald Trump has secured two projected Republican runoff victories in South Carolina and Oklahoma, giving the former president a boost after a series of losses for his endorsed candidates. US media projected that Darline Graham won the South Carolina contest against veteran congressman Ralph Norman, while Mike Mazzei won the Oklahoma runoff for governor against state attorney general Gentner Drummond. The results were reported on Tuesday and were presented as a sign that Trump still retains significant influence over Republican voters.In South Carolina, Trump campaigned directly for Graham, travelled to the state and held a telephone rally on the eve... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 10:32 LONDON
US expands sanctions pressure on Iran as secondary penalties are threatened
The United States has announced a new sanctions package against Iran and warned that countries and companies continuing to trade with Tehran could face secondary penalties. The measures were presented as part of a broader effort to cut off Iran's revenue streams and intensify economic pressure while the conflict remains unresolved. According to the supplied reporting, at least 60 entities across the Middle East, Asia and Europe have been targeted.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the campaign would focus on Iran's oil income and other sources of revenue, and that firms facilitating transactions linked to Iranian oil could be targeted.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 08:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Haiti massacre, Hormuz tensions and trade war escalation dominate a busy global briefing
At least 47 people have been killed in a gang attack near Haiti’s capital, in Kenscoff, where survivors are still searching for missing relatives and bodies were left in the streets. The UN says the assault is one of the deadliest recent attacks in the area, and hostages are also being threatened. 🔗 🔗In Sudan, a medical network says 27 people, including four children, were killed in attacks in South Kordofan, the latest violence linked to the country’s wider conflict. The UN has also said Myanmar’s human rights situation has “plummeted to a new low”, warning that civilians continue to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Aug 2026 08:37 LONDON
ECB set for September rate hike as Iran war keeps inflation elevated
European Central Bank policymakers are preparing to raise interest rates at their September meeting, according to people familiar with the discussions. The expected move would lift the policy rate to 2.5% from 2.25% as officials respond to inflation pressures linked to the Iran war. The central bank is also said to have little appetite to signal further tightening beyond that point.The reported increase would come after the ECB raised borrowing costs in June for the first time in nearly three years. That earlier move was intended to stop a war-driven rise in energy prices from spreading more broadly through the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 08:31 LONDON
Europe opens higher as oil slump, gold strength and firmer risk appetite shape the session
Executive summary: European equities opened firmer, led by the FTSE 100 and DAX, while Brent crude fell sharply and gold extended its rally. The move points to a market balancing lower energy costs, safe-haven demand in metals, and a modestly softer euro. FX was mixed, with sterling slightly stronger against the dollar and the yen weaker as USD/JPY climbed. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close higher as oil slides, gold firms and Korea leads regional gains
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended mixed to firmer at the Tokyo close, with South Korea’s Kospi the standout mover, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 and the Nikkei ETF posted only modest gains. The sharpest cross-asset move was in energy, where WTI crude fell more than 7%, helping support risk sentiment across the region. Gold also advanced, the yen weakened against the dollar, and the Australian and Hong Kong benchmarks finished higher. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Dissent surfaces in Jakarta during Indonesia's Independence Day celebrations
Indonesia marked its 81st Independence Day with large-scale celebrations in Jakarta, but the event also became a stage for public criticism of President Prabowo Subianto and his government. Several of the capital's main roads were closed as hundreds of thousands of people lined the streets, while the centrepiece of the day was the United Harmony of the Archipelago Carnival, which featured 32 floats representing government ministries and agencies. As the parade passed, officials highlighted government achievements and promoted the administration's flagship Free Nutritious Meals programme.The nutrition scheme has become a particular focus of criticism. According to figures read out during... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
Dozens killed in rebel attacks in Sudan's South Kordofan, medical group says
A Sudanese medical network says 27 people, including four children, were killed in attacks in South Kordofan, in the latest reported violence linked to the country's wider war. The Sudan Doctors Network said the killings took place in Qardud and Abu Hamama, two areas inhabited by the Otoro tribe. It said the attacks triggered a wave of displacement toward Abu Hitan and Kadugli.The group accused the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North, or SPLM-N, of carrying out the attacks. It said the violence targeted unarmed civilians on ethnic grounds and amounted to a clear breach of international humanitarian law. The network also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 05:32 LONDON
SpaceX unveils $100bn rocket complex plan in Louisiana
SpaceX has announced plans to build what it says will be its largest rocket launch complex in southern Louisiana. The proposed site, named Starbase Louisiana, would be built on Pecan Island in coastal wetlands and would become the company's fourth launch site in the United States. The project is described as a $100 billion facility and is intended to support Starship launches and AI satellite missions.The company said construction is due to begin next year, with the first Starship launch targeted for 2029. SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said the campus is expected eventually to support thousands of Starship flights a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 05:00 LONDON
Trump sends Saudi civil nuclear agreement to Congress as review begins
The United States has formally sent a classified civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, beginning a 90-day legislative clock under the Atomic Energy Act. The submission was made on Monday, according to an administration official and others familiar with the matter. The deal is intended to support Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear programme, but its future remains tied to a political condition set by Donald Trump.The agreement was signed last month in Washington by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his Saudi counterpart, according to the supplied material. Trump then said the pact would not move... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 04:29 LONDON
Malaysia's Anwar draws backlash over Taiwan remarks amid non-aligned stance debate
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has prompted fresh scrutiny of Kuala Lumpur's foreign policy after comments on Taiwan that were praised by China and criticised by Taiwan. In an interview aired earlier this month, Anwar said he saw Taiwan "as part of China, period" and added that this was "accepted by all". The remarks have revived debate over whether Malaysia is maintaining its long-standing non-aligned approach between Beijing and Washington.Anwar also drew attention for comparing the Taiwan issue with Malaysia's own territorial unity. Asked whether he would condemn China if it used force after peaceful "reunification" failed, he said that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 03:30 LONDON
Typhoon Narra triggers record flooding and mass evacuations in southern China
Typhoon Narra has caused widespread flooding in southern China, submerging homes and forcing large-scale evacuations in Guangxi and nearby provinces. In Chongzuo, authorities said floodwaters rose above a record level set in 2008, with water reaching rooftops and power lines in parts of the city. The storm also made landfall in Hainan after lingering over the Beibu Gulf for several days and dumping heavy rain across the region.Officials in Chongzuo evacuated more than 15,000 people on Tuesday as river water overflowed into the city. State television said a total of 54,000 people had been relocated across Guangxi because of rising... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 03:02 LONDON
UN says Myanmar human rights situation has plummeted to a new low
The United Nations has said Myanmar's human rights situation has "plummeted to a new low" in a report published on Tuesday. The assessment says civilians continue to face airstrikes, arson attacks, displacement and denial of assistance as fighting grinds on across the country. It also says abuses against the Rohingya minority have worsened sharply in western Rakhine State.The report says Myanmar's military, which seized power in a 2021 coup, has deepened civilian suffering in its effort to secure control and legitimacy. It estimates that 8,075 civilians, including 1,074 children, have been killed since the coup, with at least 1,241 deaths... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 02:00 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Mixed as Oil Slumps, Gold Surges and Korea Leads Asia-Pacific Higher
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened with a split tone, as South Korea and Australia advanced while Japan slipped modestly. The sharpest cross-asset move was in energy, where WTI crude fell -7.7%, while gold jumped +4.3% and the yen weakened against the dollar. The combination points to a market still reacting to shifting Middle East risk, softer oil, and a stronger bid for defensive metals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
UK winter energy bills set to rise to three-year high
Energy bills for millions of households in the United Kingdom are expected to rise this winter to their highest level in three years. The increase is due to be announced by the energy regulator on Wednesday and is expected to affect customers in England, Scotland and Wales on variable tariffs. Analysts expect the price cap to rise by about 4%, driven by higher wholesale gas costs.The cap applies to about 33 million households and limits the maximum price suppliers can charge per unit of gas and electricity, rather than setting a total bill. That means the final amount paid still... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
Chester man sentenced to 6 years for receiving child pornography
A Chester man has been sentenced to six years in prison after attempting to cross the border into Montana with child sex abuse material on his phone. The sentencing was announced today, according to the source. The sentence includes five years of supervised release after the prison term. No other facts are provided about the defendant, the court proceedings, or any additional charges. The source identifies the conduct as receiving child pornography and says the man tried to cross into Montana with the material on his phone. It does not provide a name, age, or further operational details of the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 23:02 LONDON
Haiti: Killings in Kenscoff leave bodies in streets as survivors search for missing relatives
Killings in Kenscoff began late Sunday in a farming community in the hills overlooking Haiti's capital, according to the source. Armed men descended on the area, set homes ablaze, and attacked residents. By Monday, bodies were lying in the streets. The violence had left survivors searching for missing relatives in the community. The report places the attack in Kenscoff, near Haiti's capital, and describes an active aftermath with dead and missing civilians. No further details were provided on the number of victims, the attackers, or any official response. #Kenscoff #Haiti #armedmen #survivors #missingrelatives United Nations News Source: United Nations News [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 22:33 LONDON
Canada retaliates after new US tariffs deepen trade war
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs of 15% to 50% on about US$20 billion worth of imports from the United States, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries. The measures are due to take effect on 8 September and will cover about 700 product types. Canadian officials said the move is a response to the latest wave of US tariffs after trade talks collapsed last week.Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said Canada was facing an unprecedented challenge and would meet the moment. The supplied reporting says the highest tariffs will apply to items including smartphones, cosmetics, milk, furniture and paper, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
India Supreme Court orders inquiry into police conduct during youth-led 'cockroach' protests
India's Supreme Court has ordered an inquiry into police conduct during last month's youth-led "cockroach" protests, adding a judicial dimension to a movement that organisers say is still active. The protests have been described in the supplied material as youth-led and as a challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. Organisers are also planning more demonstrations next month, suggesting the issue is not yet settled.The immediate trigger for the court action is the handling of the protests by police, which has now been placed under formal scrutiny. Police have rejected an Amnesty International report that accused them of brutality, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as oil tumbles, gold surges and megacap tech splits the tape
Executive summary: US stocks finished mixed, with the Dow edging higher while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite slipped. The session was defined by a sharp drop in WTI crude, a powerful rally in gold, and a split among big tech and chip shares, with Meta, Tesla and Microsoft higher but Nvidia and the broader SOXX chip gauge lower. Defensive and rate-sensitive signals were also visible in the move lower in energy stocks and the rise in banks, while Bitcoin and ether moved in opposite directions. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
Victoria inquiry urges tougher waste-to-energy rules but stops short of minimum home setback distances
A parliamentary inquiry in Victoria has recommended tighter rules for waste-to-energy facilities, including continuous emissions monitoring and a review of the approvals process. The report was tabled in state parliament on Tuesday and drew protests from residents who travelled to Parliament House to oppose proposed plants in Melbourne's outer suburbs. Critics say the inquiry did not go far enough because it stopped short of setting minimum distances between waste-to-energy sites and homes.The committee made 33 recommendations in all, covering emissions oversight, planning approvals and local impacts. It also said waste-to-energy companies should contribute to the upkeep of local roads, reflecting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 20:41 LONDON
Innocent parcels caught up in Australia illicit tobacco bust
A Melbourne homeowner says a set of custom kitchen cabinets she ordered from China has been caught up in a crackdown on alleged illicit tobacco and vape imports in Australia. Amy Zhang spent 300,000 yuan, or about $62,000, on the cabinets for her new home, but they have been held in quarantine in Sydney for weeks. She says the delay has left her building work stalled and her site waiting for a delivery that has not yet arrived.The cabinets were shipped on 7 July and were expected to arrive about a month later. Ms Zhang said the goods did reach... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 20:38 LONDON
Australian leaders clash over AI data-centre energy rules at national cabinet meeting
Australia's national cabinet is meeting in Sydney with a dispute over proposed standards for artificial intelligence data centres expected to dominate the talks. Premiers and chief ministers are due to sit down with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as the federal government pushes a plan that would set national requirements for new facilities. The agenda also includes domestic violence, bird flu, fuel security and gun laws, but the data-centre issue is the clearest source of disagreement.The federal proposal would require developers to bring their own renewable energy and meet parameters on water use and community contributions. Queensland and the Northern Territory... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 20:35 LONDON
Taiwan indicts nine over alleged illegal exports of AI servers to China
Taiwanese prosecutors have charged nine people in Keelung over an alleged scheme to illegally export high-end artificial intelligence servers to mainland China. The case involves employees linked to Nvidia and Super Micro, and it has become the latest enforcement action in the wider contest over advanced computing hardware. Prosecutors said the servers were routed through multiple locations in an apparent attempt to evade export controls.According to the prosecutors, one Nvidia employee and two Super Micro employees are among those charged. They said 74 servers reached China, with 50 sent through Indonesia, 16 delivered directly and eight routed via Japan and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 20:32 LONDON
Syrian Kurdish-led SDF dissolves after merging into army in Damascus deal
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have announced that they are dissolving as an independent military force after completing their integration into the Syrian army. The declaration was made by commander Mazloum Abdi in a televised speech from the presidential palace in Damascus on Tuesday evening. It marks a major shift in Syria's postwar military landscape and a significant step in the consolidation of power by the new authorities in the capital.Abdi said the group had completed the process of integrating its fighters into brigades of the Syrian army. He said the announcement represented the end of the SDF's mission and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 20:30 LONDON
Canada imposes counter-tariffs on more than 700 US products as trade talks collapse
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth C$27.6bn, or $19.9bn, in response to new American duties and the collapse of trade talks with Washington. The measures will take effect on 8 September and will apply to more than 700 products, according to the Canadian government statement cited in the supplied material. The move marks a further escalation in the trade dispute between the two countries, which are each other's largest trading partners.The tariffs will range from 15% to 50% and will target sectors including steel, aluminium, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, plastics and electronics. Canada also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 19:03 LONDON
US Justice Department Sues Ohio Court Over Rule Blocking Federal Arrests Near Courthouse
The US Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Franklin County Municipal Court in Columbus, Ohio, challenging a new courthouse rule that it says obstructs federal law enforcement. The defendants named in the complaint include the court, the Administrative and Presiding Judge, and the Director of Security. According to the filing, the rule blocks federal officials from arresting aliens at or near the courthouse. The Justice Department says the rule purports to shield aliens from being lawfully detained at or around the courthouse. The lawsuit also says the rule would impose criminal and civil liability for violations. No further... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 19:02 LONDON
At least 47 killed in gang attack near Haiti's capital as hostages are threatened
The attack in Kenscoff near Haiti's capital has now been confirmed as one of the deadliest recent assaults in the area, with the UN saying at least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped. The violence took place at the weekend in the hillside community above Port-au-Prince, where armed men also set homes on fire. A gang leader has since threatened to kill the hostages if authorities kill any gang members or use drones against them.In a video posted on social media, the man identified himself as Izo 2 and warned the director of Haiti's national police,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 19:01 LONDON
Martinsville Woman Pleads Guilty in Social Security Fraud Case
A Martinsville, Virginia woman pleaded guilty in Roanoke to a Social Security fraud case involving benefits intended for her deceased boyfriend. Court records cited in the source say Jackie Cayton, 55, stole almost $30,000 in Social Security benefits and later entered a guilty plea to one felony count of theft of government money. The case was handled in Roanoke, Va. The source says Cayton previously pled guilty before the court. No further details were provided on how the theft was carried out or over what period the benefits were taken. As part of the sentence, Cayton was ordered to repay... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 18:32 LONDON
Day News Recap: Haiti church massacre, Ukraine drone strike and US sanctions drive a grim global day
At least 40 displaced people were killed when armed gang members attacked a church shelter in Kenscoff, in the hills above Port-au-Prince, in one of the deadliest assaults yet in Haiti's spiralling violence. A fresh overnight raid in the same hillside community left dozens more dead and others injured, underlining how gangs continue to terrorise areas around the capital. 🔗 🔗In Ukraine, authorities said a Russian drone guided by artificial intelligence killed three people in Zaporizhzhia, which they described as the first confirmed AI guided strike of its kind. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also said there is a limited window for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Aug 2026 18:24 LONDON
European rights court orders Turkey to free Osman Kavala
The European Court of Human Rights has ordered Turkey to immediately release businessman, activist and philanthropist Osman Kavala, saying his detention was unlawful. The ruling adds a new legal challenge to a case that has already become one of the most closely watched human rights disputes involving Turkey. Kavala has been held in prison since 2017 and was sentenced to life in 2022.In its decision, the court said Kavala's continued detention violated his rights to a fair trial, freedom of expression and freedom of association. It also said the measures taken against him were motivated by an ulterior purpose, namely... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as FTSE 100 hits record, gold surges and Brent slumps on risk repricing
Executive summary: European markets ended mixed, with the FTSE 100 setting a fresh record while the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 also advanced. The biggest cross-asset moves came in commodities, where gold jumped sharply and Brent crude fell hard, alongside firmer euro and sterling exchange rates against the dollar. The session points to a market recalibration around inflation, energy and safe-haven demand, but the exact catalyst mix should be treated as interpretation rather than confirmed cause. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
EU posts first goods trade deficit since 2023 as energy imports surge
BRUSSELS, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The EU has registered a trade deficit in goods for the first time in three years, as soaring energy imports outpaced an increase in the bloc's exports.Eurostat, Brussels' official statistics office, reported on Tuesday that the EU recorded a deficit of EUR 21.8 billion in the second quarter of this year, down from a surplus of EUR 6.7 billion in the first quarter , the first deficit since the second quarter of 2023.The decline was largely driven by rising oil and gas imports. The EU's trade deficit for energy grew from EUR 71.3 billion... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 16:30 LONDON
Justice Department to monitor South Carolina primary runoff polling sites
The Justice Department said the Civil Rights Division is monitoring polling sites across South Carolina during the state's primary runoff election. The source says the monitoring is taking place today. According to the statement, the purpose of the operation is to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law. No further details were provided on the number of sites, any incidents, or whether other federal or state agencies are involved. The source does not identify any allegations of interference, irregularities, or enforcement action. It only states that election monitoring is underway at polling sites in South Carolina for the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 16:02 LONDON
Rare tornado in southern France leaves 39 injured as damage assessment continues
A rare tornado has struck the village of Pomas in the Aude department of southern France, leaving a trail of damage across homes, public buildings and streets. The storm hit late on Monday afternoon local time and caused widespread disruption in the small community, which has about 1,000 residents. Officials said the village was hit hardest, with debris scattered across narrow streets and several buildings left unsafe.Authorities said 39 people were injured, including two seriously, and 17 were taken to hospital. The mayor of Pomas, Herve Gine, said the scene felt like a "wartime situation" and described the aftermath as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 16:01 LONDON
Trump administration plans mass visa revocations for asylum seekers
The Trump administration has announced plans to revoke certain B-1 and B-2 visas held by foreigners who have applied for asylum in the United States or are currently seeking it. The move could affect up to 200,000 people, according to experts cited in the supporting material, and would target visas issued between 2016 and 2026. Officials say the policy is aimed at people who entered the country as short-term visitors and later filed for asylum to remain in the United States.State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said the measure was directed at "foreigners who have come to the United States claiming... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 15:33 LONDON
UN and Red Cross renew push for global limits on autonomous weapons
The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross have renewed calls for countries to agree global bans and limits on autonomous weapons. The appeal, issued on Tuesday, focuses on systems that can identify and attack targets without direct human command. The organisations said the technology is advancing faster than the rules meant to govern it.The two bodies said they are not seeking a total ban on every related technology, but want clear rules to control development and use. They said they have not confirmed autonomous weapons being used in combat, even though such systems are already being... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 15:30 LONDON
Wall Street opens mixed as gold surges, oil slumps and chip stocks retreat
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a split tape, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped while the Dow held a modest gain. The biggest moves came in commodities and rate-sensitive sectors, with gold jumping +3.6%, WTI crude dropping -6.2%, and defence, energy and chip stocks all under pressure. The pattern points to a sharp rotation away from cyclical and semiconductor exposure and toward haven assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport
German investigators have uncovered a third drone and suspected military explosives near Leipzig airport, in a development linked to an attempted sabotage of the cargo and military logistics hub. The discovery was reported in Kabelsketal, just west of the airport, and is said to have taken place on 14 August, 10 days after the unsuccessful attack. Leipzig airport is used for cargo operations and military logistics, including transport linked to NATO and Ukraine's Antonov Airlines.The latest findings include about 50 grams of what investigators believe to be a military explosive. The office of the prosecutor general, which is leading the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
Zelensky sees window for US mediation to end Ukraine war
Ukraine's president says there is a limited window for US mediation to help end the war with Russia, stretching from this December until the end of summer 2027. Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine has drafted a one-page set of suggestions with US and European officials that will be presented to Moscow. He said the document includes ideas for a ceasefire and a previously discussed US proposal for a free economic zone in eastern Donbas to be administered by a third party.Zelensky told reporters in a weekend briefing that the ceasefire idea is the main point of the draft. He said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 13:44 LONDON
Chinese artist Gao Zhen sentenced to three years in prison over Mao-related works
Chinese artist Gao Zhen has been sentenced to three years in prison in China after being found guilty of slandering the country's "heroes and martyrs". The verdict was delivered by a court in Sanhe city in Hebei province, according to people familiar with the case and rights groups monitoring it. Gao, who is known for provocative sculptures involving former leader Mao Zedong, had already spent two years in detention before sentencing.The case centres on artworks created more than a decade before the law used against him came into force. China's law on defamation of heroes and martyrs took effect in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 13:41 LONDON
Rwanda and DR Congo trade accusations as ceasefire verification advances
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has accused the Democratic Republic of the Congo of supporting the FDLR armed group and said Rwanda will continue to take measures it considers necessary for its security. He made the remarks at a news conference in Kigali as efforts to verify a ceasefire in eastern Congo move forward. The comments add a new layer of tension to an already fragile regional security process.Kagame said Rwanda's main concern is the continued presence of the FDLR on Congolese territory, and argued that if the problem is not resolved, Rwanda will remain involved in the conflict. He also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 13:38 LONDON
Rohingya refugees protest in Cox's Bazar over aid cuts and return demands
Hundreds of Rohingya refugees gathered in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, on Monday and Tuesday to mark the ninth anniversary of their exodus from Myanmar and to press for justice, dignity and the right to return home. The protests took place in the world's largest refugee settlement, where more than 1.2 million Rohingya now live in about 30 camps. Organisers said the demonstrations were meant to remember the atrocities committed against the community and to draw attention to what they described as an ongoing humanitarian crisis.The United Council of Rohingya refugee group said it organised the protest, while reporting from the camps... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 13:36 LONDON
Russia intensifies forced recruitment and mobilisation fears amid reports of coercive tactics
Reports from across Russia say security forces are detaining men off the street and pressuring them to sign military contracts, as concern grows over a possible new mobilisation wave linked to the war in Ukraine. The accounts describe a pattern of coercion that has become more visible since mid-2025 and appears to have intensified in August. One of the places repeatedly mentioned is Penza, where footage shared on social media has shown plainclothes men trying to force fighting-age men into vehicles.The reports say the detentions have taken place in several settings, including on the street, at workplaces, on the way... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 13:33 LONDON
Israel resumes Gaza strikes after Kushner leaves ceasefire talks
Israeli strikes hit residential areas in Gaza again within hours of United States envoy Jared Kushner leaving talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the supplied report. The renewed attacks came as efforts to salvage a ceasefire remained stalled and both sides accused each other of violating the plan. The report says the strikes marked a return to pre-ceasefire rules of engagement.One strike hit a crowded cafe at the Gaza City port, which the report says was also being used as a displacement camp. At least seven Palestinians were killed there, including a child. Another strike hit Gaza... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 13:30 LONDON
US judge delays Lockerbie bombing trial amid new evidence review
A US federal judge has postponed the trial of Abu Agila Masud, the Libyan man accused of making the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 over Scotland in 1988. Jury selection had been due to begin in Washington DC this week, but the court pushed the proceedings back after defence lawyers asked for time to review new evidence. Masud has denied the charge.The delay was ordered by Judge Dabney Friedrich, who cited newly discovered material and evidence located in other countries. No new trial date has been set, but a status hearing is scheduled for 1 September. The postponement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 12:37 LONDON
UN watchdog criticises India over hate crimes and alleged law-enforcement abuses
A United Nations racial discrimination watchdog has said India urgently needs to address hate crimes against Bengali-speaking Muslims and strengthen protections for other vulnerable communities. The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination said it was gravely concerned by reports of large-scale violations involving law-enforcement officials. Its findings also pointed to alleged abuses affecting tribal peoples, Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, particularly Dalits, and non-citizens.The committee said the reported abuses included racially motivated violence, excessive use of force, extrajudicial killings, arbitrary and prolonged detention without due process, torture, ill-treatment and sexual violence. It urged India to investigate all such claims and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 12:35 LONDON
Vatican envoy visits Moscow and presses for end to Ukraine war
The Vatican has sent a senior envoy to Moscow for talks focused on the war in Ukraine, in a fresh diplomatic move involving Russia's foreign ministry. Cardinal Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican secretary for relations with states, met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during the visit. According to the supplied material, the Vatican said Gallagher demanded an end to the war, while the Kremlin said the discussions covered peace in Ukraine.The visit took place on Tuesday, 25 August, in Moscow. It is described as the third time the Vatican has sent a diplomatic mission to Russia since the war began... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 12:32 LONDON
Finland's Stubb says support for Ukraine and NATO, EU, UN roles remain priorities
President of Finland Alexander Stubb addressed the annual meeting of heads of mission in Helsinki on 25 August 2026 and opened by saying he had arrived from Ukraine that morning. He said President Volodymyr Zelensky's message was clear: Ukraine needs support for air defence, energy supply and financing. Stubb said much had happened in foreign and security policy since last year's ambassador conference, but support for Ukraine remained Finland's priority. He framed his remarks around three main instruments for Finnish foreign policy: NATO, the European Union and the United Nations. He said Finland's foreign policy must be active in those... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 12:31 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: UK missile move draws Kremlin warning as Iran pressure, Taiwan exports and Libya talks unfold
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he is likely to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next month, after talks in Kyiv on supplying Ukraine with missiles, in what would be his first visit to the city as prime minister. 🔗A Kremlin adviser warned that factories in the United Kingdom making drones for Ukraine could face attacks from unknown sources after Britain agreed to share missile blueprints with Kyiv, sharply escalating the war of words around Western military support. 🔗In the Middle East, China said its trade with Iran should not be subject to outside interference... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Aug 2026 12:20 LONDON
Burnham likely to attend UN General Assembly in New York after Kyiv talks on Ukraine missiles
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he is likely to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next month, in what would be his first visit to the United States since taking office. The trip is not yet fully confirmed, and Downing Street said the plans remain uncertain. Burnham made the comments after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, where he said the discussion had clarified what he needs to do in the coming weeks.Burnham told Bloomberg that he was looking forward to going to New York in September. He said he had not fully confirmed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 10:33 LONDON
Libyan factions sign initial election pact in Tunis amid doubts over implementation
Libyan negotiators have signed a preliminary election agreement in Tunis in a new attempt to move the country toward long-delayed polls. The pact was reached by the UN-backed 4+4 committee and covers electoral laws as well as the restructuring of the national elections commission. It is the latest effort to bridge Libya's political divide after years of competing administrations in the east and west.The committee includes four representatives from the House of Representatives, based in eastern Libya, and four from the High Council of State, which is linked to the internationally recognised Government of National Unity in Tripoli. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 09:02 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Haiti church massacre, US sanctions on Iran and Ukraine AI drone strike dominate briefing
At least 40 displaced people were killed when armed gang members attacked a church shelter in Kenscoff, in the hills above Port-au-Prince, in one of the deadliest assaults yet on civilians fleeing violence in Haiti. 🔗The United States has launched a fresh sanctions offensive against Iran, widening financial pressure and warning that countries or entities doing business with Tehran could face consequences, while Iran said it was ready and vowed retaliation. 🔗 🔗In Ukraine, authorities said a Russian drone guided by artificial intelligence killed three people in Zaporizhzhia, which they described as the first confirmed AI guided strike of its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Aug 2026 08:40 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as gold surges, Brent eases and FTSE outperforms on a weaker dollar
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 rose sharply while the CAC 40 and DAX were little changed to slightly lower. The biggest cross-asset moves came from commodities and FX, with gold extending a powerful rally, Brent crude easing, and the pound and euro both firmer against the dollar. The pattern points to a market still balancing growth concerns, currency moves and a strong bid for defensive assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has refused to rule out tax rises in the autumn Budget, saying he will not be unrealistic about the state of public finances. He said the government would take a careful approach to the economy and that the first measures announced so far were funded by reprioritising spending. The comments came during his first visit to Ukraine, as questions continue over how major policies will be paid for.Burnham said the government had already made choices about where to direct money, including deciding that digital ID was not the top priority for now. He said that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 08:00 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Nikkei Extends Gains, Gold Surges and Oil Slips on Sanctions Risk
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended mixed, with Japan and Australia higher while Korea weakened. The Nikkei 225 rose +0.8% and the ASX 200 gained +1.0%, while the Kospi fell -1.8%. In commodities, gold jumped +4.2% and WTI crude dropped -4.0%, a combination that points to a market leaning toward safe havens and away from energy exposure as investors weigh sanctions-related headlines and broader risk sentiment. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Ukraine stages first-ever drone parade in Kyiv on Independence Day
Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day in Kyiv with what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as the country's first-ever aerial, ground and naval drone parade. The display replaced the traditional image of soldiers marching down the capital's main street with unmanned systems designed for frontline use. It took place on Monday local time and highlighted how the war has reshaped Ukraine's military production and public messaging.Nine unmanned surface vessels, also known as drone boats, travelled along the Dnipro River as part of the event. In the skies above Kyiv, bomber drones and aerial-target interceptors were shown, while 30 unmanned ground vehicles... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 06:03 LONDON
Kalimantan wildfires intensify as haze drifts toward Malaysia and Singapore
Fires across Indonesian Kalimantan have burned through tens of thousands of acres, sending thick smoke across Borneo and into neighbouring countries. The haze has reached Malaysia and put Singapore on alert, according to the supplied report. Residents in the affected areas say visibility has fallen sharply and daily life is being affected by the smoke.Health ministry data cited in the report shows a steep rise in respiratory cases in West Kalimantan, with about 5,000 emergency room visits a week since July. That compares with about 500 a week in the first half of the year. The report says children are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 06:00 LONDON
Woodside scraps emissions and clean energy targets after profit surge linked to Iran conflict
Australia's biggest oil and gas company has scrapped its long-term emissions and clean energy targets after reporting a sharp rise in profit linked to higher crude prices during the Iran conflict. Woodside Energy said sales profit rose 27% to $1.67bn in the six-month reporting period, according to financial results lodged on Tuesday. The company also said it expects further trading gains by redirecting barrels to markets paying premium prices.The Perth-headquartered group said it would drop a commitment to invest $US5bn in new energy products, including hydrogen, by 2030. It has also placed its ammonia business in the United States under... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 05:02 LONDON
US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list as investment barriers fall
The United States has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after 47 years, in a move Washington says clears the final major barriers to private sector investment and Syria's reintegration into the global economy. The decision also removes Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, from the US list of global terrorist organisations. It marks another major shift in US policy toward Syria's new leadership.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the move reflected the Syrian government's positive actions to distance itself from acts of international terrorism. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the change would help foster... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 04:02 LONDON
Around 40 displaced people killed in church attack near Haiti's capital
Around 40 displaced people were killed when armed gang members attacked a church shelter in Kenscoff, in the hills above Port-au-Prince, according to the local mayor. The assault took place on Sunday night and left other people missing, wounded or abducted, officials said. The victims had been sheltering inside a displaced persons camp located in the church.Mayor Massillon Jean said on Monday that authorities had counted about 40 bodies after the attack. He described the incident as a "night of terror" in a municipality that has faced months of gang violence and incursions. Jean said some of the victims were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 04:00 LONDON
DRC constitutional battle over 2028 succession intensifies amid reform push
President Felix Tshisekedi's reform agenda is fuelling a political battle in the Democratic Republic of the Congo over what will happen when his current mandate ends in 2028. The dispute centres on whether constitutional change could eventually affect the rules governing presidential succession and term limits. It is unfolding in Kinshasa while the country is also dealing with an armed rebellion in the east.Under the current constitution, the president is elected for five years and may be renewed once, while the number and length of presidential terms are protected from constitutional revision. Tshisekedi said in May that he had not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 02:00 LONDON
Heavy rain in South Australia breaks August records and disrupts Telstra services
Heavy rain across South Australia has broken August rainfall records in several places and caused service disruptions on the lower Yorke Peninsula. Telstra said customers in Yorketown and surrounding towns were affected after water damaged its exchange in the area. The weather has also prompted minor flooding concerns along the Onkaparinga River.The company said the severe weather caused water ingress at the Yorketown facility, affecting critical transmission equipment. It said technicians had assessed the site and were working to source replacement parts needed to restore services as quickly as possible. The disruption has affected customers in Coobowie, Edithburgh, Marion Bay,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
Tornado injures 41 and damages about 300 homes in southwest France
A tornado has torn through the village of Pomas in southwestern France, injuring 41 people and damaging about 300 homes. Local authorities said the storm hit hardest in the Aude department, where some roofs were ripped off houses. The incident came after French authorities issued an orange storm alert for large parts of the southwest.Officials said 15 of the injured were taken to hospital, including a pregnant woman who was hurt when her house collapsed. More than 120 emergency workers were deployed to the scene, according to local authorities. The national weather service said winds reached up to 117 km/h... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 00:35 LONDON
US Supreme Court clears Trump mail-voting restrictions ahead of midterms
The United States Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail voting. The decision comes with the November midterm elections approaching, leaving little time for any major changes to be put in place. It also means the administration can continue preparing to implement the order while further legal challenges remain possible.The court's ruling on Monday was issued by its 6-3 conservative majority, with the three liberal justices dissenting. The US Justice Department had asked the court for emergency relief so work on the policy could continue before the midterms.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 00:32 LONDON
Teenager arrested after four viable explosive devices found in Omagh security alert
Police in Omagh, County Tyrone, have arrested a 16-year-old boy under the Terrorism Act after finding four viable explosive devices during a planned search. The search took place on Monday at an address on Gardenville Avenue, where officers responded to a security alert. The devices were removed from the property for forensic examination.Nearby residents were asked to leave their homes while the operation was under way, and police later said they had returned. Det Insp Winters said the public should not speculate about the incident. He added that, although a suspect had been arrested under the Terrorism Act, the investigation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 23:07 LONDON
US support for Iran war falls as Trump approval hits record low
Public support in the United States for military action against Iran has fallen to its lowest level since the conflict began, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Monday. The survey also found President Donald Trump's approval rating holding at 33%, matching the lowest level recorded in the polling series across both of his terms. The findings point to growing political pressure on the White House as the war continues and economic concerns deepen.The poll found that 31% of Americans surveyed support US military action against Iran, down from 37% in March and 34% earlier this month. Among Republican respondents,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 23:04 LONDON
Zelenskyy faces mounting domestic pressure amid corruption probes and wartime election dispute
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing renewed domestic pressure in Ukraine as corruption investigations widen and debate continues over whether wartime elections should be held. The issue has sharpened as international leaders visit Ukraine to mark Independence Day, while Russian and Ukrainian attacks continue to intensify. The political dispute is unfolding alongside the war, adding to the strain on the presidency.According to the supplied material, Zelenskyy has rejected calls for wartime elections, including a demand from a sacked minister. The latest reporting also says domestic pressure has been growing amid corruption investigations into senior government officials. No further details of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 22:37 LONDON
US military strike in eastern Pacific kills two as campaign resumes after pause
The US military has carried out another lethal strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people it accused of trafficking drugs. The attack took place on Sunday and was announced by US Southern Command on Monday, ending a pause of more than two months in the campaign against alleged drug boats in Latin America's Caribbean and eastern Pacific routes. The command said the target was a low-profile vessel operating along established narcotrafficking routes.US Southern Command said the strike was a "lethal kinetic strike" and did not provide evidence that the vessel was carrying drugs. It said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
Syria sentences former grand mufti to life in prison over Assad-era war crimes
A court in Damascus has sentenced Syria's former grand mufti, Ahmed Hassoun, to life in prison after convicting him of crimes including inciting civil war and complicity in intentional killing. The Fourth Criminal Court delivered the ruling in the capital, according to state media, in one of the most prominent accountability cases brought by Syria's transitional authorities. Hassoun, who denied the charges, was Syria's top Muslim cleric from 2005 to 2021 during the rule of ousted president Bashar al-Assad.The court said the official religious establishment he led was used to provide cover for military and security operations during the 13-year... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 21:34 LONDON
Houthis claim missile strike on Saudi ship off Yanbu as operator confirms incident
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for a missile strike on the Saudi vessel Amzan off the coast of Yanbu in the Red Sea. Saudi shipping company Bahri later confirmed that the ship had been involved in a maritime incident and said all crew members were safe. The company said there were no injuries and that it remained in contact with the vessel while coordinating with the relevant authorities.According to the supplied material, a Houthi military spokesperson said the vessel was targeted off Yanbu with a ballistic missile. The group said the attack was part of what it described as an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 21:32 LONDON
US escalates sanctions campaign against International Criminal Court officials
The Trump administration has escalated its sanctions campaign against the International Criminal Court, targeting several of the court's lawyers and announcing fresh sanctions on its president, Tomoko Akane. The move was described by Secretary of State Marco Rubio as part of a wider effort to "dismantle" the court, and it has prompted concern in Australia, where officials are said to be dismayed. The development adds fresh pressure to an already strained relationship between Washington and the international tribunal.According to the supplied material, the latest sanctions were announced last week and also include senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, who is Senegalese.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
Australia warns data centres could become a major power load by 2036
Australia's energy market operator has forecast that data centres could become one of the country's biggest new sources of electricity demand within a decade. The Australian Energy Market Operator said the facilities could draw almost as much power from the grid by 2036 as all homes in New South Wales and Victoria do today. The warning comes as the number of known data-centre projects under development has more than doubled over the past year.The operator said there are now 225 known projects at various stages of development that want to connect to the national electricity market, compared with 97 a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 20:09 LONDON
Norway to press ahead with Arctic drilling in the Barents Sea amid EU energy review
Norway says it will continue developing oil and gas resources in the Barents Sea despite European Union policy pressure to halt new drilling in the Arctic. Energy Minister Terje Aasland said the work will go ahead, arguing that continued activity in the region serves both Norwegian and European interests. The comments came ahead of ONS, Norway's biannual energy conference, which began on Monday.Aasland said the EU is reviewing its support for a ban on new Arctic drilling because of energy-security concerns. He said the current geopolitical and security environment, together with the resource situation, supports continued development in the Barents... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 20:06 LONDON
UK and Ukraine strike AI security deal using battlefield data
The UK and Ukraine have agreed a new deal to use Ukrainian battlefield data to train artificial intelligence systems designed to help protect sensitive sites in Britain. The agreement is intended to support security at UK defence locations and critical infrastructure, including railways and energy plants. It is being described as the first arrangement of its kind in the UK.Under the plan, AI models trained on data from Ukraine will be used to help identify protesters and hostile-state activity around military bases and other protected sites. The scheme will begin with a pilot at a UK defence site, where the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 20:03 LONDON
Ukraine says first confirmed AI-guided drone strike killed three in Zaporizhzhia
Ukrainian authorities say a Russian drone guided by artificial intelligence killed three people in the city of Zaporizhzhia, in what they describe as the first confirmed attack of its kind. The strike is being treated in Kyiv as a significant development in the war because the drone was said to have selected its final impact point autonomously. Among the dead was a 19-year-old woman, according to the account cited by Ukrainian officials.The attack was reported after military forensic teams examined the drone wreckage, which Ukrainian authorities said supported the conclusion that AI had been used. According to the same account,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 19:30 LONDON
Israeli strike hits Gaza shelter near al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah
An Israeli air strike has hit a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza, killing at least one person and wounding several others. The strike took place early on Monday near al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. The incident adds to the continuing toll of attacks in the enclave despite the ceasefire agreement in place since October 2025.The Israeli army said in a post on Telegram that it had targeted two militants in the Deir al-Balah area on Sunday night. It identified one of them as Muhammad Abdul Nasser Jaber Abu Asad and said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
UK to share Storm Shadow production knowledge with Ukraine as Kyiv hosts allied talks
Britain is set to share classified missile-production knowledge with Ukraine in a move that could help Kyiv produce its own version of the Storm Shadow long-range cruise missile. The development comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits Kyiv on his first foreign trip and is due to co-chair a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. It also coincides with Ukraine's Independence Day events, adding diplomatic weight to the announcement.The reported transfer concerns weapons information rather than new missile deliveries, and the material is described as declassified details of missile components used in Storm Shadow and the French equivalent, Scalp.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 16:59 LONDON
Ukraine marks Independence Day in Kyiv as allies pledge continued support
Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day in Kyiv on Sunday with a ceremony centred on the country's war effort and its appeal for continued international backing. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine wants peace but will not surrender to Russia, framing the anniversary as both a national commemoration and a statement of resolve. The event came as allied leaders used the occasion to restate support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.Among those backing Kyiv was UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who pledged continued support despite Russian threats, according to the supplied reporting. The ceremony also featured messaging from other foreign leaders,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 15:59 LONDON
Warehouse burns near St Petersburg as Ukraine targets Ozon sites
A warehouse fire has been reported near St Petersburg in an incident linked to Ukraine targeting Ozon sites, according to the supplied report. The fire involved a logistics facility in the area around Russia's second-largest city. No further confirmed details were provided in the source material about the scale of the blaze or the extent of damage.The report identifies the event as taking place on 24 August 2026 and places it near St Petersburg. It also says the warehouse was connected to Ozon sites, indicating a logistics or storage facility was involved. The supplied material does not give a precise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
Reno wildfire forces mass evacuations as fire remains uncontained
Around 42,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes immediately as a wildfire on the outskirts of Reno, Nevada, continues to spread, with a further 45,000 told to prepare to evacuate. Officials said the fire had burned about 10,500 acres by Sunday evening and remained 0% contained. The blaze was first reported on Saturday morning and has already injured six people.Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County and ordered the Nevada National Guard to support firefighting and law enforcement efforts. Officials said the fire was caused by humans and that windy, unpredictable weather has helped... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 14:01 LONDON
South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills for a second day over Iran war constraints
South Korea says the United States has cancelled the planned Ssangyong amphibious landing exercise, a major joint marine drill scheduled for next month. The move affects a biennial exercise that normally brings together South Korean and US marine forces for combined amphibious operations. Seoul said the cancellation was linked to force availability constraints caused by the US-Israel war on Iran.A South Korean Marine Corps spokesman said the US Marine Corps formally notified South Korean forces in June that its ability to deploy troops for this year's exercise would be limited because of the situation in the Middle East. The spokesman... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 13:59 LONDON
Amnesty says Indian forces used pellets and grenades in Delhi protest crackdown
Amnesty International has said Indian security forces used pellet-firing shotguns, grenades, batons and electric shock devices against student protesters in New Delhi during July demonstrations linked to exam scandals. The rights group said more than 100 students were injured in the crackdown, which took place as thousands of people tried to block Parliament Street and march towards parliament. Its findings add fresh detail to an already contentious dispute over how police and paramilitary forces responded to the unrest.According to the investigation, the force used on 20 July included tear gas, pellet guns and electric shock devices, with evidence verified through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 13:34 LONDON
Conakry landfill collapse kills at least 30 as rescue work continues after heavy rains
At least 30 people have been killed after a landfill collapse in Guinea's capital, Conakry, following heavy overnight rains. The incident struck the Dar es Salam open-air dump shortly after 2am local time on Sunday, sending a mass of waste onto nearby homes. Rescue workers were still digging through debris as the scale of the damage became clearer.Six people were critically injured and taken to hospital, according to the supplied report. Several homes were destroyed in the collapse, which hit the city's main dumping ground. Territorial Administration Minister Dienabou Toure visited the scene and said the remaining families would be... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 13:31 LONDON
Dutch broadcaster withdraws from Eurovision over neutrality and Gaza divisions
The Dutch public broadcaster AVROTROS has said it will not take part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, arguing that the competition can no longer be considered neutral. The decision comes amid continuing divisions over the war in Gaza and Israel's participation in the event. AVROTROS said the contest has become a platform for division rather than a unifying cultural event.In a statement released on Monday, the broadcaster said international conflicts were increasingly affecting the competition and undermining its neutral character. It said there was a lack of clarity from organisers, the European Broadcasting Union, over how countries are assessed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 12:39 LONDON
Guinea-Bissau mpox outbreak spreads, with many child cases
Guinea-Bissau has reported 46 suspected mpox cases and seven confirmed cases since it declared an outbreak in July, with more than half of patients now children. Health authorities say the vast majority of confirmed infections are in the Bissau autonomous sector, where the capital is located, with one case also recorded in the nearby Biombo area. No deaths have been reported so far.The outbreak was declared on 4 July, a little more than a week after the country confirmed its first mpox case in a 27-year-old woman. Since then, cases have appeared intermittently over several weeks, according to a former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 11:33 LONDON
Iran calls France's decision to expel two diplomats illegal amid bilateral row
Iran has condemned France's decision to expel two Iranian diplomats, calling the move illegal and saying it will not help relations between the two countries. The dispute comes after Paris said it would remove the diplomats in the coming days in response to Tehran's refusal to allow two French diplomats to return. The exchange marks a fresh escalation in a row that began after the brief detention of the French officials in Iran in July.Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said at a weekly press conference that France's action was an illegal response to what he described as Iran's legal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 11:02 LONDON
Kazakhstan pro-government Adilet wins parliamentary election as Tokayev consolidates power
Kazakhstan's newly formed pro-government Adilet party has won more than 71% of the vote in Sunday's parliamentary election, according to the electoral commission. The result is likely to strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's position after a constitutional overhaul that reshaped the legislature. Four other blocs also entered the new 145-member, single-chamber parliament known as the Kurultai.The commission said 74% of eligible voters took part in the vote, with about 12.6 million of Kazakhstan's 20 million people eligible to cast ballots. Adilet was founded earlier this year and is led by Tokayev's top aides, and it absorbed the former ruling party, Amanat,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 10:03 LONDON
EU and Russian aircraft help Serbia battle wildfires near Belgrade and in the Stolovi mountains
Serbia is continuing to battle major wildfires that have been fuelled by extreme heat and drought, with aerial support arriving from both the European Union and Russia. Firefighting operations are focused on a long-burning blaze in Deliblatska Pescara, a protected nature reserve near Belgrade, and a separate fire in the Stolovi mountain range in the southwest. Officials say the situation remains difficult, but the Stolovi fire has now been brought under control.State media reported that crews and helicopters from EU countries, including the Czech Republic and Romania, are working alongside Serbian teams on the Deliblatska Pescara fire. A Russian Ilyushin-76... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 09:00 LONDON
Thai PM meets security chiefs after 51 coordinated attacks in the south
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has held an urgent meeting with senior security officials after a wave of coordinated violence overnight in Thailand's southern border provinces. Officials said 51 incidents were reported on Saturday night across Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala, where a small-scale Muslim insurgency has been active for years. The attacks involved bombs, arson and other property damage, and the most visible target was a convenience store in Pattani.Authorities said the attackers did not engage with military or police forces. Only three civilians were known to have been wounded, and they were reported to be recovering on Sunday. A bomb... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 08:02 LONDON
US envoy retracts remark on Syria's Golan while reaffirming Trump policy
The United States ambassador to Turkiye and special envoy for Syria has retracted a remark that appeared to describe the Golan Heights as occupied Syrian land. Tom Barrack said Washington's policy on the territory remains unchanged and still reflects the position set by President Donald Trump in 2019. The clarification comes after comments he made in an interview on Friday drew criticism from supporters of Israel's claim to the area.Barrack said in a statement that United States policy on the Golan was set by Trump in 2019 and remains unchanged. In the earlier interview, he said Israel still occupies the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 23:30 LONDON
Iran reports major new gas reserve discovery in Fars province amid war-hit energy sector
Iran has said it discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas in the southern province of Fars, in a development announced as the country's energy system remains under strain from months of attacks. Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad said on state television that more than 160 billion cubic metres could potentially be recovered from the field. He described the gas as sweet natural gas, meaning it contains very little hydrogen sulphide and is therefore cheaper to develop and operate.The announcement was made on Sunday and comes months into a wider Middle East war that has damaged Iran's energy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
Two magnitude 5.9 earthquakes hit Japan's east and north, injuring at least 37
Two separate magnitude 5.9 earthquakes struck Japan on Sunday, affecting the country's east and north regions within the same day. The first hit Ibaraki prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, at around 2am local time, while the second was reported in Hokkaido in the north. Authorities said there was no immediate tsunami risk.The eastern quake had a depth of 68 kilometres, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. At least 37 people were injured, most of them lightly, after falling or hitting furniture and doors during the shaking. Tokyo recorded 15 injuries, while Saitama reported nine, Kanagawa eight, Chiba four and Ibaraki one,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
Australia moves to override Queensland on AI data centre energy rules
Australia's federal government is preparing to settle new energy and water rules for large artificial intelligence data centres at a national cabinet meeting on Wednesday, despite opposition from Queensland. The dispute centres on whether new projects should be required to source power from renewable energy developments, with the state saying it will not support the proposed approach. If agreement cannot be reached, Canberra is expected to legislate to override Queensland.Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has said his government will stand firm against rules that would tie data centre construction to new renewable projects. The Northern Territory government has also indicated it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 20:00 LONDON
Nigeria sees gas opening as Iran war strains global markets
Nigeria says the war involving Iran has tightened global natural gas markets and created an opening for the country to expand its own production. The issue was set out by Ekperikpe Ekpo, Nigeria's minister of state for petroleum resources, who said the disruption could strengthen Nigeria's position as a major gas supplier. He pointed to plans linked to the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline and to wider efforts to attract investment.Ekpo said Nigeria wants to expand gas production and increase liquefied natural gas exports, with Europe identified as a key market. He also said the country is seeking to position its LNG... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 17:33 LONDON
Macron to host Saudi Crown Prince in Paris for talks on security and energy routes
French President Emmanuel Macron is due to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Paris for a two-day state visit beginning on Sunday evening. The visit will open with the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup before moving on to bilateral talks and a business forum on Monday. The discussions are expected to focus on regional security, energy routes and broader cooperation between France and Saudi Arabia.According to the supplied material, the two leaders are expected to address the main topics of regional importance within a framework of close collaboration between France and its partners in the Gulf.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 17:30 LONDON
Trump renews Strait of Hormuz claim as Iran threatens to keep waterway closed
Donald Trump has renewed his claim over the Strait of Hormuz after posting a map on Truth Social that depicted the strategic waterway as "new American territory". He did not comment on the image, but the post revived a dispute that has already drawn sharp responses from Iranian officials. The exchange centres on one of the world's most important shipping lanes and comes amid continuing tension between Washington and Tehran.The latest remarks were followed by a direct warning from Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, who said the strait would remain closed until the United States changes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 15:29 LONDON
5.9-Magnitude Earthquake in Japan Injures at Least 37
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Japan on 23 August, injuring at least 37 people, according to the supplied report. The quake was described as hitting the country, but no further location details were provided in the source material. The incident is a fresh natural-disaster event and remains under live monitoring.The only confirmed figures in the supplied row are the magnitude and the injury count. The report says at least 37 people were hurt, but it does not give a breakdown of the injuries or identify the areas most affected. The publication time attached to the row was 10:02 UTC on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 11:02 LONDON
Israeli man wounded in stabbing near al-Auja in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces have launched a wide search operation in the Jordan Valley after a stabbing attack near the village of al-Auja in the eastern occupied West Bank. The incident took place at a commercial complex on the main road near the village, according to the information provided by Israeli public broadcaster Kan and cited by a security source. Israeli police said the victim, an Israeli man in his 20s, was moderately wounded.The suspect fled the scene after the attack, the Israeli army said. In response, the military said it had deployed a large-scale search operation in the area, backed by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 10:29 LONDON
Russia marks National Flag Day with patriotic events amid war and West tensions
Russia has marked National Flag Day with official ceremonies and tightly managed celebrations across the country, with the main public displays reported in St Petersburg. Participants gathered under the white, blue and red tricolour as volunteers handed out ribbons in the same colours and choirs performed patriotic songs. Local authorities described the flag as a symbol of unity and resilience, while the day was used to reinforce state messaging during the war in Ukraine.The observances took place on Saturday, according to the supplied report, and were presented as part of a wider national programme of patriotic events. National Flag Day... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 10:06 LONDON
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister raises corruption questions around Zelensky
Ukraine's sacked defence minister has said President Volodymyr Zelensky has "questions to answer" over corruption in his government. Mykhailo Fedorov made the remarks in an interview after a money-laundering investigation announced last week. He also used the interview to argue that Ukraine should begin discussing elections, despite martial law remaining in place.Fedorov said the investigation raised questions about whether Zelensky knew about possible corruption in his inner circle. He did not accuse the president directly of wrongdoing, but said the issue went to the heart of public trust. He also repeated the view that "democracy should not be the hostage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 10:03 LONDON
Small UK power plant shut down for four days after cyber attack
A small power plant in the United Kingdom was shut down for four days after a cyber attack, according to officials. The incident affected a small-scale generator rather than a major power station, and the government said the wider energy system was never at risk. The site has not been identified for security reasons.The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said it had contacted power companies to warn them about cyber risk after the attack. The National Cyber Security Centre, which handles attacks on critical infrastructure, also declined to provide further details about the location or method used. Officials... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 04:32 LONDON
Chile closes embassy in Tehran amid US-Iran tensions
Chile has announced it will close its embassy in Tehran on 31 August, citing an internal operational reorganisation and security factors in the Middle East. The decision was set out in an official statement from Chile's foreign ministry on Saturday, and it comes as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to rise. Chile said the move is preventive and does not amount to a break in diplomatic relations with Iran.According to the statement, consular services previously handled by the embassy in the Iranian capital will be transferred to Chile's consulate in Ankara. The ministry said the closure is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 03:31 LONDON
Swedish police confirm 17-year-old girl killed in Fagersta school sword attack
Police in Sweden have confirmed that a 17-year-old girl was killed in a sword attack at Brinell School in the central town of Fagersta. Two boys, aged 12 and 17, were seriously injured, while a third person suffered minor injuries in the attack on Friday afternoon. An 18-year-old man has been arrested, and police are treating the case as murder and attempted murder.Local authorities said the attack happened shortly after students had returned to the classroom following the summer break. Police later said they fired shots after being called to the scene, although they did not say whether the suspect... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 03:00 LONDON
Suspected bird flu threatens sea lion breeding grounds in South Australia
Mass bird deaths believed to be linked to H5N1 bird flu have been detected on islands that host one of Australia's largest sea lion breeding colonies. The deaths were reported on the Pages Islands, off South Australia, where the endangered Australian sea lion breeds alongside large numbers of seabirds. Authorities have not detected the virus in Australian sea lions in the country so far, but the finding has raised concern because the disease has already spread to marine mammals in other parts of the world.The South Australian government said on Thursday that the Pages Islands were the site of one... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 23:05 LONDON
Israeli strike near Damascus injures several in Beit Jinn, Syria says
Syria has condemned a new Israeli strike in the village of Beit Jinn, southwest of Damascus, saying it hit a civilian vehicle and injured several people. The incident was reported on Saturday and is the second known Israeli strike on Syria in the past week. Syrian officials described it as a violation of sovereignty and international law.The Israeli military said on X that it had targeted a person it described as a terrorist in the final stages of preparing attacks that posed an immediate threat to soldiers. Syria said the vehicle struck was civilian and that those hurt were civilians.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 23:02 LONDON
US envoy says Israel struck Syrian base without adequate warning
Tom Barrack, the United States ambassador to Turkiye and special envoy for Syria, has accused Israel of carrying out strikes on Syria's Abu Duhur military base this week without giving Washington adequate warning. He described the attack as an unnecessary escalation and said it may have been intended to bait Turkiye, which has substantial influence in the region. Israeli officials rejected that account and said they had shared intelligence information with authorised parties in the United States before the Tuesday strike.The dispute has sharpened an already tense regional picture involving Israel, Turkiye and Syria. Barrack said in a Friday interview... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 19:59 LONDON
South Korea sends first container ship through Arctic route on trial voyage
South Korea has launched its first commercial trial container voyage through the Arctic, with the PanStar Acro departing Busan New Port for Europe. The ship set sail on Saturday evening local time as part of a government-backed effort to test whether the Northern Sea Route can become commercially viable. The voyage is being watched closely because it could offer an alternative path for cargo between Asia and Europe.The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said the vessel departed at 9:30pm local time, or 12:30 GMT. The 2,758 TEU ship is carrying 837 TEU of cargo, including car parts, chemical products and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 18:30 LONDON
Gaza families struggle to bury the dead as cemeteries fill up amid war
Families in Gaza are struggling to find space to bury relatives as cemeteries fill up during the war. In Gaza City's Zeitoun neighbourhood, 20-year-old Omar al-Sawhi said he had to look for a burial place for his father, Mohammad, after he was shot dead near the so-called Yellow Line, an Israeli-designated military zone. The shortage of graves has forced some families to use existing family plots or improvised burial sites.Mohammad al-Sawhi, 40, was working at a small roadside stall selling tea and coffee when a bullet struck him in the neck on 10 June, according to the account provided. Omar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 15:32 LONDON
Fourteen killed in air strike on Myanmar monastery in Sagaing region
Fourteen people were killed in military air strikes on a monastery in Myanmar's central Sagaing region, according to opposition fighters and a local rescue worker. The attack took place in Myaung township, about 70km west of Mandalay, at around 09:00 local time on Friday. Civilians had gathered at the site for a meditation retreat to mark Buddhist Lent, and monks were among those injured.A rescue worker said the monastery was struck twice. He told BBC Burmese that all of those killed were elderly, while a pro-democracy rebel told AFP that the dead included 11 men and three women. The same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
Europe wildfires trigger explosions of old wartime bombs and mines
Wildfires burning across parts of Europe have exposed a hidden danger beneath scorched ground, with explosions reported in France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Emergency crews have been forced to contend not only with flames but also with old wartime bombs and mines uncovered by the heat. In one case, a bomb-disposal team was sent to a forest in Limburg province after fire threatened an area linked to fierce fighting in 1944.Officials and local reports said the fires have already set off detonations in several countries, underlining the scale of the risk. In eastern Belgium's Liege province, governor Herve Jamar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
More than 100 former UK and French diplomats urge action over Israel's 'erasure' of Palestine
More than 100 former British and French diplomats have called on their governments to take urgent action over what they describe as the "erasure" of Palestine. In an open letter addressed to French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, they urge trade and arms-sales bans on Israel. The signatories accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing and say the situation demands a stronger response from London and Paris.The letter was signed by 52 former French diplomats and 50 former British ambassadors, according to the text. Among the British signatories are two former United Nations envoys, Jeremy Greenstock and Emyr... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 10:32 LONDON
Somalia child hunger crisis deepens as aid cuts force health facilities to close
Severe acute malnutrition among children is rising in Somalia as more than 200 health and nutrition facilities have been forced to shut after cuts to international aid. UNICEF said the deterioration is taking place against a backdrop of drought, displacement and widespread food shortages across the country. The agency warned that nearly 1.9 million children are projected to be malnourished this year.UNICEF said the number of children admitted for severe acute malnutrition and related complications rose by 32 percent in the first six months of 2026. Its spokesman, James Elder, said aid cuts were closing access to healthcare and nutrition... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 09:03 LONDON
World Bank warns Lebanon economy will contract 6.4% in 2026 after conflict escalation
Lebanon's economy is projected to shrink by 6.4% in 2026 after the March 2026 escalation in conflict with Israel disrupted a fragile recovery, according to the World Bank. The assessment says the renewed fighting damaged housing and infrastructure, displaced communities and hit tourism and domestic demand. It also says supply chains were interrupted, adding to pressure on businesses and households.The bank said Lebanon had entered 2026 on stronger footing after expanding by 4.2% in 2025, its fastest real gross domestic product growth since the 2019 financial collapse. That rebound was then sharply reversed by the conflict escalation in March, which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 09:00 LONDON
Nigeria and the Sahel security divide deepens after Burkina Faso detains air force crew
A diplomatic dispute between Nigeria and the Sahelian states of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger has added pressure to efforts to address shared cross-border security threats. The latest flashpoint came in December 2025, when Burkina Faso detained 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel after their C-130 transport aircraft made an emergency landing in Bobo-Dioulasso. The aircraft was travelling to Portugal for scheduled maintenance when the incident occurred.Burkina Faso said the plane had entered its airspace without the required authorisation. Nigerian officials said the landing was caused by a technical problem, and the Nigerian Air Force said the crew had followed safety... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
Russian drone strike on Kryvyi Rih shopping centre kills 16 as EU threatens tougher sanctions
Ukrainian officials say the death toll from a Russian drone strike on a shopping centre in the central city of Kryvyi Rih has risen to 16, with 130 people injured. The attack hit the city's largest shopping complex in two waves on Friday, according to local and national officials. A second drone reportedly struck about half an hour after the first, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying it appeared to be targeting emergency responders.The head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military administration, Oleksandr Ganzha, said the latest death toll had risen from earlier figures. Ukrainian emergency services initially reported 15 dead and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 02:59 LONDON
UN Security Council straw poll puts Guyana's Rodrigues Birkett ahead in race for next secretary-general
The United Nations Security Council has held a second informal straw poll in the race to choose the next secretary-general, with Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett emerging as the leading candidate. The vote took place on Friday as the council continued its search for consensus ahead of Antonio Guterres' departure at the end of December. The poll is non-binding, but it is one of the main steps used to narrow the field before a formal recommendation is sent to the General Assembly.According to the results circulated after the vote, Rodrigues Birkett received eight votes to encourage, three to discourage and four... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 01:59 LONDON
Sinaloa governor Ruben Rocha returns to office amid US criminal charges
The governor of Mexico's northwestern state of Sinaloa, Ruben Rocha Moya, has said he has resumed his duties after a leave of absence, despite criminal accusations from the United States. Rocha announced on social media on Friday that he was returning to office and insisted on his innocence. He said he was taking up his responsibilities with a "clear conscience" and "head held high".Rocha said he had been away from office since May 1. The US government has accused him of protecting a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel in exchange for help with his political career. In the same case,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 23:30 LONDON
Turkey seeks Interpol red notices for Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla case
Turkey has asked for Interpol red notices for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another suspect in connection with the May interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in a further legal step that deepens the dispute between Ankara and Jerusalem. Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said arrest warrants had already been issued on 14 July, and that the justice ministry had now requested the interior ministry to pursue international circulation of the case. The allegations include genocide, crimes against humanity and torture.Gurlek said the case concerns Israel's interception of flotilla activists in international waters, when about 50 vessels left Turkey... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 22:59 LONDON
Two Palestinians killed in separate West Bank shootings as violence continues
The Palestinian Health Ministry said a 17-year-old Palestinian boy was shot dead in Sa'ir, north of Hebron, in one of two separate fatal shootings in the occupied West Bank on Friday. In a second incident, the Palestinian General Authority for Civil Affairs said 58-year-old Fathi Khazem was killed during an Israeli raid in Jenin. The two deaths were reported hours apart and involved different locations, different circumstances and different Israeli actors.In Sa'ir, the ministry identified the teenager as Karim Sanad Raja Shalaldeh. It said Israeli settlers shot him dead and wounded an elderly man after Palestinians allegedly threw rocks in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 22:29 LONDON
UN warns of worsening hunger crisis in Somalia as millions face high levels of food insecurity
The United Nations is warning that Somalia is facing another major hunger crisis, with about six million people now said to be experiencing high levels of food insecurity. The warning comes as drought, conflict and displacement continue to affect access to food across the country. Humanitarian agencies say the situation has become more difficult because of severe cuts in international aid.The World Food Programme says many people are not getting enough to eat and that it has only a fraction of the funding it needs to provide assistance. The warning points to a worsening emergency rather than a sudden shock,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 22:02 LONDON
Australia, Canada and UK condemn Israel over World Central Kitchen probe closure
Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom have jointly condemned Israel's decision not to pursue criminal investigations into the 2024 World Central Kitchen convoy strike in Gaza. The three governments described the move as "shameful" and said the victims and their families deserved justice and accountability. Their statement came after Israel's military said it would not open criminal probes into the attack that killed seven aid workers.The incident took place in April 2024 after the convoy had overseen the unloading of a food aid shipment in central Gaza. Those killed included three Britons, an Australian, a Polish national, a dual US-Canadian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
US Supreme Court lets White House ballroom work continue amid legal challenge
The US Supreme Court has allowed construction of a planned White House ballroom to continue for now, handing President Donald Trump a temporary legal victory. Chief Justice John Roberts lifted a lower-court order that had required work to stop by midnight. The decision means the project can proceed while the underlying litigation continues in lower courts.The project has been challenged by historical preservation groups, who argue the scale of the White House overhaul requires explicit congressional approval. According to the court filings described in the supporting material, the administration asked the Supreme Court to let it complete both the ballroom... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision
Britain, Canada and Australia have sharply criticised Israel after it declined to open a criminal investigation into the April 2024 strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza that killed seven humanitarian workers. The three governments described the decision as shameful and said the victims and their families deserved justice and accountability. Their joint intervention adds fresh diplomatic pressure over one of the most closely watched aid-worker killings of the Gaza war.The dispute centres on the 1 April 2024 attack, when the Israel Defense Forces fired on the convoy as it was delivering food to civilians in Gaza. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 19:29 LONDON
Iran warns Bulgaria and southeastern Europe over support for US operations
Iran has warned Bulgaria that countries supporting US military operations against Tehran could become legitimate targets, according to a report published on Friday. The warning is linked to Bulgaria's Bezmer Air Base, which was approved in July for use in refuelling US military aircraft. The development has raised concern that the dispute could extend beyond the Middle East and into southeastern Europe.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly delivered the warning in a conversation with his Bulgarian counterpart. He said any country aiding what Tehran described as US "aggression" against Iran would be treated as a legitimate target for retaliation. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 19:04 LONDON
PlayStation fans plan week-long boycott over Sony's move away from physical discs
PlayStation fans are preparing a week-long boycott in protest at Sony's decision to stop producing PlayStation game discs after 2027. The planned action, described by organisers as a "PS blackout", is due to run from Sunday, August 23, 2026, to Sunday, August 30, 2026. Supporters are being urged to avoid logging in, playing games or making purchases on PlayStation during that period.The protest is being organised through the X account DoesItPlay1, which posted a call for a "one week warning" for the blackout. The message said the minimum requirement was "no logins, no playing, no purchasing on PlayStation", while also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 18:05 LONDON
Ukraine sanctions Russian cartoon 'Masha and the Bear' over national security concerns
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the producers and distributors of the Russian animated series "Masha and the Bear" in a move officials say is intended to curb what they describe as pro-Russian narratives. The decision was announced after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on Thursday, according to the culture minister. Officials said the measure is aimed at creating legal grounds to block the content in Ukraine and to press international platforms to restrict its monetisation and distribution.Culture Minister Tetyana Berezhna said the sanctions apply to the creators and distributors of the series, including the studio Animaccord. She said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 18:02 LONDON
Germany probes suspected Russia-linked weapons cache near Berlin as investigation widens
German authorities are investigating a suspected weapons cache near Berlin that intelligence officials believe may have been intended for assassinations linked to Russia. The case has now widened to include a suspect in Romania, according to Germany's interior minister, Alexander Dobrindt, who said federal prosecutors are examining allegations of espionage and the preparation of a serious act of violence threatening the state. Officials have not confirmed Russian involvement, but Dobrindt said he could not rule out the involvement of foreign powers.The cache was first identified last October in woods on the outskirts of Berlin, after Germany's domestic intelligence agency became... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 17:59 LONDON
Tornadoes hit New York and Delaware as severe weather batters the Northeast
Tornadoes, heavy rain and powerful winds have battered parts of the northeastern United States, with Atlantic Beach in Long Island, New York, among the areas affected. The same weather system also knocked out power across parts of Delaware's capital. Police in Atlantic Beach said there were no reports of serious injuries.The confirmed impacts were reported on 21 August 2026, with the weather event affecting more than one state in the region. The row does not give a full count of tornadoes or a complete damage assessment, but it does confirm that the storms touched down in both New York and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 16:03 LONDON
China rejects US wrongful-detention claim over Myanmar scholar Min Zin
China has rejected a United States claim that Myanmar scholar Min Zin was wrongfully detained, saying he is suspected of endangering national security. The dispute centres on Min Zin, who was arrested on June 3 after travelling to Yunnan at the invitation of the Chinese government to attend a conference. Beijing said on Friday that there is no such thing as so-called wrongful detention under Chinese law.A spokesman for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the relevant US individual was suspected of engaging in activities that endanger China's national security and had therefore violated Chinese law. The US Department of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 14:34 LONDON
US shifts last aircraft carrier in Asia to Middle East as Iran war strains regional posture
The United States has moved its last aircraft carrier in Asia, the USS George Washington, from Japan to the Middle East as the war involving Iran continues into its sixth month. The redeployment is part of a wider shift of military assets away from the Asia-Pacific region to support operations in the Middle East. It has prompted concern among US allies in Asia about whether Washington can maintain its deterrence posture toward China.The carrier was sent to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for nine months at a stretch. Reports cited in the source material said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 14:00 LONDON
Mongolia hosts UN desertification summit as drought crisis deepens
Mongolia is hosting a United Nations desertification summit as drought conditions deepen across the country. The meeting comes at a time when land and water stress are drawing renewed international attention to the risks of degradation in dry regions. The summit places Mongolia at the centre of a global discussion on how to slow desertification and respond to worsening drought.The only confirmed details in the supplied material are that the summit is taking place in Mongolia and that it is linked to a deepening drought crisis. The event was reported on 21 August 2026, with publication at 11:40 UTC. No... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
Eight killed in charter plane crash near remote Alaska radar site
Eight people were killed when a civilian-contracted charter plane crashed in western Alaska near a remote military radar site, according to the United States military. Rescuers who reached the area confirmed there were no survivors after the aircraft went down west of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport on Thursday. The plane was a Cessna 441 operated by Anchorage-based Security Aviation.A Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson said the crash happened at about 20:15 GMT. The National Transportation Safety Board's Alaska region chief, Clint Johnson, said earlier that two pilots and six passengers were on board. Alaskan Command said rescuers landed near the crash... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
Croatia arrests Nord Stream suspect as extradition fight looms
German prosecutors say Croatian authorities have arrested a second Ukrainian suspect linked to the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions, deepening a cross-border investigation into one of Europe's most consequential sabotage cases. The man, identified by prosecutors as Vladimir Z, was detained in the Croatian coastal city of Pula on Wednesday under a European arrest warrant. He is understood to be the same Ukrainian diver Volodymyr Zhuravlev named in media reports, and German authorities say he is now expected to face extradition proceedings.According to the supporting material, Zhuravlev was arrested while he was on the set of a Hollywood film under... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 11:59 LONDON
Iran executes foreign national over January protest case in Isfahan
Iran has executed a man identified by the judiciary as Qaim Hosseini over his alleged role in anti-government protests in the city of Isfahan in January. The case is linked to unrest at Ali Khani Square on 8 January, where authorities said four security personnel were killed. The judiciary did not disclose Hosseini's nationality, but described him as a foreign national.The judiciary's Mizan news agency said Hosseini was also known by the alias Arian. It said he had confessed to taking part in the protests and had been carrying a cold weapon during the unrest. According to the agency, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 10:30 LONDON
Australia charges man over alleged transfer of Ukraine military information to Russian-linked contacts
Australian police have charged a 27-year-old dual Russian-Australian citizen with foreign interference, alleging he tried to pass information about Ukrainian military activities to people he believed were linked to Russian intelligence. The case was announced in Brisbane on Friday and centres on claims that the man gathered material while serving with Ukraine's armed forces before attempting to share it with contacts connected to Russia. Authorities say the alleged conduct created a risk to the safety and security of Ukrainian military personnel.Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett said the investigation, known as Operation Woodcreeper, began in June this year. Police allege... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 09:59 LONDON
French police clash with migrants on northern beach during Channel small-boat interception
French police have been filmed clashing with people on a beach in northern France as officers tried to stop a dinghy from leaving for the United Kingdom. In the footage, men wearing lifejackets appear to throw objects at police before officers use Pava spray and slash the inflatable boat with a knife. The incident is part of a wider enforcement push along the French coast linked to a new UK-France agreement on Channel crossings.According to the French government, 185 small-boat crossing events have been prevented in the three months since the deal was signed in April. A small-boat event is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 09:35 LONDON
6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Peru, injuring three and damaging buildings
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday afternoon, causing damage to homes, schools and medical centres and prompting emergency deployments to affected towns. The quake was felt across a wide area, including the capital, Lima, according to preliminary reports. Authorities said three people were injured in the tremor.The earthquake hit at about 1pm local time and was centred around 40 kilometres northwest of Upahuacho, nearly 800 kilometres from Lima. The United States Geological Survey said the quake had a depth of 99 kilometres, while the Geophysical Institute of Peru put the magnitude at 7.2 and the depth at 108... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 09:32 LONDON
International condemnation grows over Israel's E1 West Bank settlement plan
Multiple governments and the United Nations have condemned Israel's opening of construction tenders for more than 1,200 housing units in the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank. The latest criticism came after a joint statement from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada and Norway described the plan as unacceptable. The move has intensified diplomatic pressure on Israel over a project long seen as one of the most sensitive in the occupied territory.The European and Canadian statement warned that the plan would undermine the territorial contiguity of the Palestinian territories and said it could carry legal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 09:29 LONDON
Russia says any Ukraine peace plan must reflect realities on the ground
Russia has said it is open to hearing new proposals for ending the war in Ukraine, but only if they reflect what Moscow calls the realities on the ground. The comments came from Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov in an interview published on Friday. He said any settlement ideas would need to align with the goals set by the Russian president.Ryabkov said the United States had shown a readiness for constructive dialogue and an understanding of Russia's position. He also said Moscow was ready to listen to any reasonable proposals and ideas that fit its aims. At the same time,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 08:00 LONDON
Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists convicted as sentencing awaits
Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung have been found guilty in Hong Kong of inciting subversion in a case tied to annual vigils for the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. The verdict was delivered under the city's 2020 national security law, which has become the legal basis for some of the most closely watched political prosecutions in Hong Kong. Sentencing will take place later, and the two defendants face a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.The pair were leaders of the now-defunct Hong Kong Alliance, which organised the city's annual Victoria Park vigils. A third defendant, former lawmaker Albert Ho, pleaded... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 04:00 LONDON
Taliban release two UN staff detained in Herat
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have released two United Nations staff members who were detained in the western city of Herat earlier this month. The men were freed on Thursday morning and are understood to be in good health, according to the UN. The organisation said it is continuing to follow up on the case and on the safety of its personnel in the country.The two staff members were detained on 9 August, but the UN said it was not formally notified of the reasons for their arrest and detention. It said it understands that charges against them have been dropped. UN... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 02:30 LONDON
Nigeria's PDP faces internal crisis as election campaign begins
Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party is facing a fresh test of survival as the campaign for January's general election officially begins. The party, once the dominant force in Nigerian politics, is now described as being on the brink of extinction. A factional struggle over who is in charge has escalated into court action, raising questions about whether the party can remain relevant at the ballot box.The party was founded in 1998 and rose quickly after the end of military rule a year later. Its presidential candidates Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua and Goodluck Jonathan held power for 16 years, while the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 01:05 LONDON
Yemen fighting intensifies as government and Houthis trade attacks
Yemen's conflict has intensified sharply, with government forces saying they carried out 81 attacks on Houthi positions in the past 24 hours. The Houthis, meanwhile, said they launched drone strikes on two targets in Saudi Arabia's Najran province, including Najran airport and an Aramco facility. The exchanges mark one of the clearest signs in months that the country's long-running war may be moving back toward wider confrontation.Government spokesperson Majed Abdullah al-Nuzaili said the strikes led to the "neutralisation" of a number of Houthi fighters and field commanders. The Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said the group "successfully" hit the two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 LONDON
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan
The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 LONDON
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
The Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age In today’s world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, it’s a lifeline. The ability to sift fact from fiction, especially in matters as consequential as migration, is essential for individuals, communities, and the institutions that serve them. The migration landscape is uniquely vulnerable to the hazards of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, collectively known as MDM. The consequences of inaccurate or misleading information can ripple far beyond the individual, affecting entire communities and the systems that govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 12 Feb 2026 09:21 LONDON
