Breakfast News Recap: Iran tensions, Ukraine support and regional crises dominate a busy global morning
The United States has threatened what it called the largest financial offensive ever assembled against Iran, as Washington prepares new sanctions and Tehran warns that any move against its oil exports would have consequences for Gulf energy flows. 🔗In a separate sign of pressure on Iran, the country said it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas in Fars province, a rare energy boost for a sector hit by war and sanctions. 🔗Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is travelling to Tehran for talks with senior Iranian officials on mediation efforts over the Iran, US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Aug 2026 08:37 LONDON
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Amnesty alleges excessive police force during India protest crackdown in Delhi and Bihar
Amnesty International has accused Indian police of using excessive force against youth-led protesters in Delhi and Bihar after demonstrations over a leaked national medical entrance test escalated in July. The rights group said it verified the use of pellet-firing shotguns, tear gas launchers, grenades, batons and electric shock devices during the unrest. It also said police unlawfully used lethal force in two instances in Bihar's Siwan district, although no one was killed.The report, published on Monday, said the findings were based on witness testimony and visual evidence. It directly challenged the police account that force was used only after protesters... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 07:00 LONDON
