Helen Haines in critical condition after deliberate car attack outside Wangaratta office as counter-terrorism probe continues
Police have confirmed that the car strike on Australian independent MP Helen Haines was deliberate, not accidental, as the investigation continues in Wangaratta, in regional Victoria. Haines was hurt outside her electorate office on Monday and remains in critical condition, according to officials and her family. The 65-year-old lawmaker was identified in the latest reporting after police initially followed standard practice and did not name the victim.Victoria Police said a 43-year-old man was detained by civilians at the scene before being arrested by officers. Police also said they found a knife in the vehicle, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 11:29 LONDON
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Qatar warns energy shockwaves from Iran war have yet to peak amid Strait of Hormuz risk
Qatar's deputy prime minister has warned that the energy shockwaves from the US-Israel war on Iran have not yet reached their peak, as concern grows over possible further disruption to shipping, trade and economic growth. Speaking at the Global Security Forum in Doha on Monday, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said the country was still assessing the wider consequences of the conflict. He also pointed to continuing instability in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.Al Thani, who is also Minister of State for Defence Affairs, said Qatar had been surprised by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 11:00 LONDON
France protests turn more violent as Macron rejects minister's resignation amid unrest
President Emmanuel Macron has rejected Interior Minister Laurent Nunez's offer to resign after weekend protests across France escalated into riots, looting and attacks on public buildings. The Elysee said Macron wanted Nunez to remain in post to preserve the chain of command within the police and security forces. The president also asked him to establish new methods to deal with looters and to ensure transparency over failures in planning and intelligence.The Ministry of the Interior said more than 2,300 people were arrested and almost 1,000 police officers and gendarmes were injured during Saturday's unrest. Nunez said police had "lost control"... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 09:59 LONDON
World Food Programme cuts Gaza food aid for a second day as funding shortfall deepens
The World Food Programme has confirmed it is ending monthly assistance for about 500,000 people in Gaza because of a funding shortfall. The agency said the reduction lowers the number of people receiving food or cash support from 1.6 million to 1.1 million. The cut affects a territory where the agency says needs remain acute and two thirds of the population is still food insecure.Shaun Hughes, the WFP country director, said the agency is now cutting half a million people from the number it assists. The latest figures mean the organisation will still reach roughly half of Gaza's population each... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 08:59 LONDON
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Albanian anti-government unrest enters sixth day amid fresh clashes in Tirana
Police and protesters clashed again in central Tirana on Sunday as anti-government demonstrations entered a sixth day. Officers used water cannon and tear gas to disperse crowds gathered outside the education ministry, where demonstrators had chanted for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign. The confrontation then spread across the city centre, with rocks and Molotov cocktails thrown and rubber bullets used by police.The latest clashes left 28 people injured, according to the health ministry, including 19 officers. A police station was set ablaze and the entrance to the interior ministry was damaged by fire, adding to the disruption in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 08:30 LONDON
Indonesia battles worst wildfire season in a decade as haze spreads across the region
Indonesia is battling its worst wildfire season in a decade, with toxic haze choking millions of people across the region. The worst conditions are being reported in central Kalimantan, where air pollution levels have fallen to hazardous levels. Smoke from the fires has also drifted beyond Indonesia's borders, affecting Singapore and Malaysia.The latest reporting says the haze has been linked to hundreds of thousands of respiratory illnesses in Indonesia. The fires and smoke are being described as part of a wider seasonal emergency, with the scale of the pollution now affecting daily life far beyond the immediate burn areas. Central... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 05:59 LONDON
Trump defends Russia sanctions relief amid clash with Zelenskyy
US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to block planned sanctions on Russia, saying he wants to keep Moscow at the bargaining table as efforts continue to end the war in Ukraine. He made the comments on Truth Social in response to criticism of the move, which was due to take effect in the coming days. Trump said he did not want to do anything that would drive Russia away from negotiations.The dispute has sharpened after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said waiving sanctions would hurt Ukraine and strengthen Russian President Vladimir Putin's war effort. Speaking on Sunday, Zelenskyy described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 04:59 LONDON
At least four killed in fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright as 39 are hospitalised
Officials have confirmed that four Canadian military members died in the fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, while 39 people were taken to hospital. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said at least 19 of those injured were in critical condition, underscoring the scale of the emergency response. The blaze broke out on Saturday afternoon at one of the country's busiest military training bases and is now contained, although fire and rescue teams remain at the scene to guard against flare-ups.Military officials said the fire began as a grass fire about 1km from the attack range while personnel were carrying... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
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Satellite images reveal North Korean leader's luxury yacht activity near Wonsan resort
Satellite images have identified a luxury yacht repeatedly off the coast of Wonsan in North Korea between July and mid-October this year. The vessel, said to be about 80 metres long, was seen near the Kalma peninsula, close to a seaside resort area associated with Kim Jong Un and his family. The images also show other large boats moving repeatedly in the same area, suggesting the coastline is being used for private leisure activity linked to the country's leadership.The yacht stands out because of a 50-metre pool on deck and a set of water slides at one end. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 14:01 LONDON
Fatalities and injuries reported as major fire spreads at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright
The fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta began around 4pm local time on Saturday and quickly became a major emergency at one of Canada's busiest military training sites. Officials have confirmed that people were killed and injured in the incident, but have not yet released a casualty count. Fire crews were still working late into the night as strong winds pushed flames beyond the base and into surrounding rural areas.Canada's defence minister, David McGuinty, said the Royal Canadian Mounted Police were involved in the investigation and described the situation as very active and delicate. He said authorities were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 08:59 LONDON
Two tankers catch fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says two oil tankers caught fire after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, deepening concern over shipping in one of the world's most sensitive energy corridors. The vessels were each carrying about two million barrels of crude oil, according to the report, which said the first tanker hit a mine and triggered a fierce fire. A second tanker was then said to have struck another mine and been engulfed in a massive blaze.Iranian state media said the ships had switched off their positioning and radar systems and were using a route not authorised... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON
At least 17 killed in stampede at Durga Puja gathering in Kolkata
At least 17 people were killed and 25 others injured in a stampede at a Durga Puja gathering in north Kolkata, in India's West Bengal state, officials said. The incident happened on Saturday evening at a temporary pavilion, or pandal, where worshippers had gathered for the Hindu festival. Police said heavy crowds and rainfall contributed to the crush.A seven-year-old girl was among those killed, according to the state chief minister. Officials said six of the bodies had so far been identified. Police said the injured were taken to hospital after the stampede, which broke out as people were waiting outside... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 21:30 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Ukraine energy strikes deepen as Hormuz attacks, Yemen missiles and global unrest spread
Ukraine said Russian strikes hit more than 15 energy sites in a large overnight assault, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that limits on Starlink were hampering interceptor operations and that Moscow was intensifying pressure on the power grid. He also said Donald Trump’s pause on a new sanctions package would encourage Russia to step up the war. 🔗 🔗Fighting in eastern Ukraine remained contested, with Kyiv rejecting Russian claims of major territorial gains in Donetsk, while a separate Russian drone strike on Kharkiv killed two people during Zelenskyy’s talks with European leaders in Brussels. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 17 Oct 2026 18:26 LONDON
Thousands rally in Tunis against President Saied over freedoms and living costs
Thousands of people marched through the Tunisian capital on Saturday in what was described as the largest protest against President Kais Saied in years. The demonstration took place in central Tunis and focused on worsening living conditions, political restrictions and demands for the release of detained critics. Police were deployed across the city and several surrounding roads were closed as the crowd gathered on Habib Bourguiba Avenue.The protest was led by the Tunisian General Labour Union, known as the UGTT, alongside opposition parties and civil society organisations. According to one news agency report cited in the source material, more than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 16:30 LONDON
Hurricane Trudy approaches Mexico's western coast with flooding and landslide risk
Hurricane Trudy is moving toward Mexico's western coast, with forecasters warning of heavy rain, hurricane conditions and dangerous surf across parts of the Pacific shoreline. The storm was located about 305 km south-southeast of Manzanillo in Colima state early on Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center. A hurricane warning was in effect from Manzanillo to Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco as the system tracked north-westward.The hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 150 km/h and was moving at about 13 km/h, with forecasters saying it could strengthen further before beginning to weaken on Sunday. Hurricane conditions were expected in the warning... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 16:02 LONDON
Israeli rabbi ruling on stolen Palestinian olives deepens West Bank harvest tensions
A hardline Israeli rabbinic ruling has intensified outrage in the occupied West Bank after a prominent rabbi said settlers may take olives from Palestinian orchards. The ruling, issued on Friday by Rabbi Dov Lior, comes as attacks on Palestinian farmers continue during the olive harvest season. It adds a new religious and political dimension to a period already marked by repeated violence.According to the supplied report, Lior said Jews are permitted to pick olives from Palestinian land and described the theft as an "additional virtue." He argued that Palestinian landowners had already been compensated in years when they could access... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 14:00 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Hormuz tanker fire, Yemen strikes and Trump eases Russia sanctions pressure
A super tanker carrying more than two million barrels of oil caught fire after striking a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, raising fresh alarm over one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes. 🔗In Yemen, the internationally recognised government said Houthi missiles hit the Al-Maashiq Presidential Palace in Aden and later landed near the city's international airport, as the death toll from the attacks rose. 🔗Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces traded claims after a series of air and drone strikes in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur state, with both... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 17 Oct 2026 12:26 LONDON
Swinney says conditions are aligning for Scottish independence at SNP conference
John Swinney is set to tell the SNP conference in Aberdeen that the conditions are aligning for Scottish independence, in a speech that will renew pressure for another referendum after the May Holyrood election. The first minister is expected to argue that 2026 has been a turning point in Scotland's journey towards statehood. He will also tell party members that the political landscape is shifting in favour of the independence movement.According to the prepared remarks, Swinney will say that "the stars are aligning" for independence and that "one by one, the stars are aligning in our favour". He is expected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 10:29 LONDON
Israeli raids and detentions in southern Syria leave families searching for missing relatives
Families in southern Syria are searching for relatives after a series of Israeli checkpoints, raids and arrests in the area, according to accounts gathered from survivors and local residents. One man identified as Ahmed said he was stopped at a checkpoint in his village, taken away and later held in Israel for more than a year. The reporting says at least 51 Syrians are still detained inside Israel, while a small number have been released.Ahmed described being told he would be taken away for only five minutes before being returned, but said he was instead held for an extended period.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 09:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine under fresh Russian assault as Trump eases sanctions and global tensions rise
Ukraine said Russian strikes killed at least eight people and cut power to more than 1 million customers, as the country faced a sharp escalation in drone attacks and a deadly strike on a market in Kharkiv that killed two people. President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Brussels for talks with European leaders as the attacks intensified. 🔗 🔗In Washington, Donald Trump waived several Russia sanctions just two days before they were due to take effect, deepening his public row with Zelensky. Italy's defence minister warned that any US move to limit satellite systems, intelligence or other support for Ukraine would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 17 Oct 2026 08:45 LONDON
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Southern California wildfire spreads through Orange County as evacuation orders widen
The Norte Fire in Orange County, Southern California, continued to spread on Friday, forcing evacuation orders for thousands of residents and damaging homes in the San Juan Capistrano area. The blaze began in San Clemente and moved inland and along the coast as hot, dry conditions and strong Santa Ana winds pushed flames through residential neighbourhoods. By evening, officials said the fire had burned hundreds of acres and remained a fast-moving threat to nearby communities.The Orange County Fire Authority said the fire had scorched about 188 hectares, or 465 acres, while Cal Fire put the figure at about 231 hectares,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 05:29 LONDON
UK leaves open Chinese EV tariffs as part of EU Made in Europe scheme
Downing Street has left open the possibility of imposing tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles if the United Kingdom joins the European Union's Made in Europe package. The move comes after France dropped its opposition to Britain taking part in the scheme, which is designed to support European industry and curb subsidised imports. Beijing has warned that any such step would be discriminatory.The government said it would welcome the objective of including the UK in the Industrial Accelerator Act, but stressed that it was too early to set out the terms of any deal. A No 10 spokesperson said there was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 19:32 LONDON
Pope Leo XIV speaks with Putin and urges humanitarian pause in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV has spoken by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, in a direct Vatican intervention focused on humanitarian access. The call took place on Friday, according to the Vatican, and the Kremlin confirmed that the conversation happened. The pontiff asked for a pause in attacks so that food and supplies could reach affected areas and so that civilians could leave voluntarily from regions caught in the fighting.The Vatican said Leo XIV also expressed grave concern about the humanitarian situation in Oleshky, a city in southern Ukraine occupied by Russia. In its account of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 17:02 LONDON
China buys gold for 23rd straight month as reserve strategy shifts
China's central bank bought gold for a 23rd consecutive month in September, adding to a reserve strategy that analysts say is aimed at reducing reliance on US dollar assets. The People's Bank of China also made its largest monthly purchase in nearly three years, according to the supplied report, underscoring the scale of the recent buying. The move comes as Beijing continues to diversify its official reserves and as households in China have also increased demand for the metal.The central bank added about 23 tonnes in September, taking its reported holdings to roughly 2,410 tonnes, according to the World Gold... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 13:32 LONDON
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Four dead and two badly burned as Indonesia wildfire traps crew in East Java
The death toll from a wildfire in East Java has risen to four, after a firefighting team was trapped by dense smoke and advancing flames in Semeru National Park. Two other people suffered serious burns and remain in hospital, according to officials. The blaze erupted in recent days in Probolinggo regency on Java, and smoke continued to spread across the region on Thursday.East Java police spokesperson Jules Abraham Abast said the victims were part of a 12-person crew trying to contain the fire when they sent an emergency call from about 1:30pm local time, saying they had become trapped. Rescuers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 08:35 LONDON
Deadly floods hit Istanbul as death toll rises and 5 remain missing
At least three people have now died and five others remain missing after torrential rain triggered severe flooding in Istanbul, according to the latest confirmed reports. The flooding hit the city on Thursday 15 October, with Ayazağa on Istanbul's European side among the hardest-hit neighbourhoods. Emergency crews continued rescue and clean-up operations on Friday as residents assessed the damage.Officials described the rainfall as the heaviest in at least 80 years, underscoring the scale of the weather event. Aerial footage showed streets submerged in muddy water, with damaged cars, overturned vans and stranded trucks scattered across flooded roads. Authorities also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 08:33 LONDON
Three children and teacher killed in Oregon primary school shooting
Three children and one teacher have been killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, police said. The suspect was a 16-year-old who was shot dead by a bystander after forcing his way into the school on Thursday afternoon. A seven-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher were also taken to hospital in critical condition.Bend Police said emergency services were called at 12:59 local time after reports of an active shooter at the school. Officers said the first call came from a person reporting that an unknown suspect was firing into their car with a long gun.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
Myanmar junta leader receives warmer regional welcome as ASEAN weighs reintegration
Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing has received a notably warmer reception in Kuala Lumpur, in a fresh sign that regional governments are moving to re-engage with his administration despite the continuing civil war at home. He was given a red-carpet welcome and an honour guard during a visit last week, after Malaysia had earlier said the trip was not intended to amount to recognition. The visit has drawn attention because it comes while Myanmar remains mired in conflict and displacement more than five years after the 2021 takeover.After an official luncheon on Thursday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 03:00 LONDON
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Trump cancels livestream of Hasan execution after backlash
US President Donald Trump has called off plans to livestream the execution of former US army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan by firing squad. The execution is still scheduled to take place on 3 December, but the event will not be shown online. Trump said the families of the victims may still view it in person if they choose.The reversal follows widespread criticism in the United States and abroad after the Pentagon announced that Hasan's execution would be livestreamed. The United Nations described the plan as "abhorrent", while human rights groups and political figures raised concerns about the implications of broadcasting a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
School roof collapse in Peshawar kills more than 30 pupils and a teacher
Hospital officials in the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar say more than 30 pupils and a teacher have been killed after a school roof collapsed. More than a dozen other people were injured, with some reported to be in a critical condition. Several children are also feared to be trapped under the rubble, leaving rescue efforts under pressure.The latest figures are higher than earlier reports that put the death toll at 28. The confirmed attribution in the supplied material remains a hospital official, who said the injured were being treated after the collapse. The incident happened at a school in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 16:29 LONDON
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Balkan politics shape ties with Israel as domestic divisions drive divergent positions
Balkan countries are taking markedly different positions on Israel, with domestic politics, defence deals and strategic interests shaping their responses rather than any shared regional line. The divergence has become more visible during Israel's war on Gaza, as concern over Israeli conduct has grown across much of Europe. In the Balkans, however, experts say the region's fragmented politics make a common stance unlikely.Marko Prelec, an analyst at the International Crisis Group, said the region has "almost no common positions at all", adding that it is therefore not surprising that views on Israel and Gaza are "all over the map". Florian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 11:00 LONDON
Indonesia tests dry ice drops over South Sumatra as toxic haze spreads across the region
Indonesia is testing a dry ice dispersal operation over South Sumatra as fires continue to send toxic haze across parts of Southeast Asia. The trial is being carried out by plane on Thursday after earlier efforts including cloud seeding, water bombing and the deployment of army personnel failed to contain the blazes. Officials say the move is being tried under direct presidential instruction.Coordinating security minister Dudung Abdurachman said the dry ice trial is intended to help tackle the haze in South Sumatra. He said the government will first observe the results and could consider using the method in other regions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 06:02 LONDON
Bangladesh arrests two over alleged trafficking of locals to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Bangladesh police have arrested two men they say were part of a trafficking network that lured at least 30 Bangladeshis to Russia with false promises of high-paying jobs and then handed them over to the Russian military. The case is linked to the war in Ukraine and to allegations that some of the victims were used in combat after being taken abroad. Police said the suspects were identified as Mizanur Rahman and Abu Taher.Mohammad Asaduzzaman, commander of the Special Response Battalion, said the men were arrested on Wednesday. He said the victims' passports and phones were taken once they arrived... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 20:30 LONDON
United States prepares first Belarusian potash shipment in four years
The United States is preparing to receive its first shipment of Belarusian potash in four years, with a 30,000-tonne cargo expected at the Port of New Orleans on Wednesday. The move marks a tentative reopening of trade between Washington and Minsk after sanctions on major Belarusian potash producers were lifted in March. It also comes as the US looks for cheaper fertiliser supplies amid higher farm input costs and wider trade tensions.The shipment was identified in data from Kpler, according to the supplied material. It would represent only a small share of the 5.6 million tonnes of potash the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 16:05 LONDON
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Mauritius imposes overnight curfew after worst riots in decades
Mauritius has imposed an overnight curfew after protests over water shortages and the high cost of living escalated into the worst riots the island has seen in decades. The unrest, which began as peaceful demonstrations a week earlier, turned violent on Friday after a woman was shot and wounded by police at a roadblock. Police stations and other public infrastructure were vandalised as protesters burned tyres and blocked roads.Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam ordered the curfew on Tuesday and warned against people he said were acting against the interests of the country. In an address to the nation, he said those... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 13:00 LONDON
Iran expands Strait of Hormuz surveillance amid surge in attacks and falling oil transit
Iran says it has expanded surveillance in and around the Strait of Hormuz by deploying new naval units east of the waterway, as attacks on shipping rise and oil transit falls again. The announcement comes amid heightened tension over one of the world's most important energy chokepoints, where maritime traffic has faced what the report describes as the worst spate of attacks since the start of the war involving the United States and Israel against Iran. The move is being presented by Tehran as part of a wider effort to monitor vessels more closely and maintain pressure in the disputed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 12:30 LONDON
Israel's southern Lebanon line leaves villages occupied and displaced
Israel is continuing to occupy large parts of southern Lebanon despite a framework agreement signed in June that was meant to secure a phased withdrawal, according to a current report on the border area. The report says homes and infrastructure have been systematically demolished in dozens of villages, leaving residents uncertain whether they will be able to return. It describes a shifting military line that has reshaped life in the south and kept tens of thousands of Lebanese displaced.The account identifies Khiam, near the border with Israel, as one of the affected villages, and says one resident has been living... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 09:04 LONDON
BHP to cut hundreds of jobs at Pilbara iron ore mines
BHP has confirmed job cuts across several of its iron ore operations in Western Australia's Pilbara region. The changes affect sites including South Flank, Mining Area C, Jimblebar and Newman, according to details reported on Wednesday. The move comes as the company seeks to reshape parts of its iron ore business in one of Australia's most important mining areas.The company did not say exactly how many roles would go, but reports indicate around 300 jobs could be axed. A spokesperson said the miner was making changes to ensure the business could continue to make a significant contribution to the region... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 08:02 LONDON
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Sudan faces questions over new internal dialogue initiative amid war
Sudan is seeing a new attempt to prepare the ground for national dialogue inside the country, as the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces enters its fourth year. The initiative was launched in August by a self-appointed committee of 19 Sudanese public figures chaired by Ahfad University President Qasim Badri. It comes at a time when the conflict has left the country deeply divided and has made political engagement increasingly difficult.According to the supplied material, members of the committee previously met SAF chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and called for legal restrictions on opposition politicians... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 07:35 LONDON
UN says peace window remains open in eastern DR Congo amid worsening fighting
A senior United Nations envoy has told the Security Council that there is still a window of opportunity for peace in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Huang Xia, the UN special envoy for the Great Lakes region, said diplomatic efforts had made notable progress even as the security and humanitarian situation continued to deteriorate. He said the region remains affected by clashes involving the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group and the Congolese army.Huang said US- and Qatar-led peace processes had achieved notable progress, but warned that the gains would not last unless commitments were turned into verifiable action. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 06:00 LONDON
Yemen cholera cases triple in three weeks as renewed fighting displaces more than 200,000
Yemen is facing a sharp rise in suspected cholera cases as renewed fighting drives large-scale displacement and worsens conditions in crowded camps. The World Health Organization said suspected cases have tripled over the past three weeks, with the outbreak concentrated in areas hosting people who have fled the latest violence. The warning comes as the country continues to grapple with overlapping conflict and public-health pressures.According to the WHO, Yemen has recorded 8,034 suspected cholera cases and 27 deaths this year. The agency said the number of suspected cases rose from 217 in the week of 6-12 September to 647 in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 19:00 LONDON
Indonesia wildfire razes nearly 300 homes in Bangka Belitung
A forest fire on Indonesia's Sumatra island has destroyed nearly 300 homes in Bangka Belitung province, forcing hundreds of residents to flee. Local officials said the blaze moved rapidly toward a settlement after wind direction changed over peatland in the area. The fire has added to a wider pattern of severe wildfires and haze affecting parts of the country during the dry season.South Bangka regency head Riza Herdavid said residents first noticed the fire approaching their village on Saturday and tried to extinguish it themselves using portable water pumps. He said the fire had been smouldering beneath peatland before the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 14:43 LONDON
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Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kharkiv and Lviv region, killing three civilians
Rescue workers in Kharkiv recovered three bodies from the rubble of a four-storey residential building after an overnight Russian strike collapsed part of the block in the city's western Kholodnohirskyi district. The attack also damaged a five-storey building in the Shevchenkivskyi district, where windows were blown out in nearby apartment blocks. In the western Lviv region, a separate drone attack set two homes on fire in Murovane and damaged three cars.Emergency crews, police, bomb-disposal teams and search dogs remained at the Kharkiv sites as they continued looking for anyone who might still be trapped. A responder from the State Emergency... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 11:30 LONDON
Pakistan's PTI prepares court challenge to federal takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party says it will challenge in court the federal government's takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, after emergency laws and governor's rule were imposed in the northwestern province. The move has deepened a political crisis that is already tied to a delayed march on Islamabad by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. PTI officials say the suspension of the provincial administration is politically motivated, while the federal government says it is necessary for security.Sheikh Waqas Akram, PTI's central information secretary, said the party would file its challenge on Tuesday, with a petition drafted by a legal committee... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 08:02 LONDON
IMF warns of elevated AI and cyber risks to global financial system in Bangkok
The International Monetary Fund has warned that elevated risks linked to artificial intelligence and cyber threats could trigger a sharp tightening of financial conditions and market turmoil. The warning was set out in the fund's latest Global Financial Stability Report, released during the second day of its annual meetings with the World Bank in Bangkok. The report said an AI-related market correction and severe cyber incidents are plausible near-term catalysts for disruption.The IMF said the recent boom in artificial intelligence, together with heavy investment in semiconductors and data centres, has supported global growth. It also cautioned that growing evidence suggests... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 07:32 LONDON
IMF downgrades Middle East and Central Asia outlook as war fallout and Hormuz disruption hit growth
The International Monetary Fund has sharply downgraded its outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia, saying the region's economy is now set to contract in 2026. The revision comes amid the fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran and prolonged disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The IMF said the region's gross domestic product is forecast to shrink by 0.3% this year, reversing an April projection of 1.9% growth.The fund said the shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz was a key factor behind the weaker forecast. The waterway is a major route for global energy flows... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 07:30 LONDON
Flash floods in Nepal's Gorkha district strand more than 100 trekkers as rescue continues
More than 100 foreign trekkers remain stranded in central Nepal after flash floods and a landslide damaged the Manaslu trekking route in Gorkha district. The latest reports say the floods swept away bridges, hiking trails and hundreds of homes, adding to the disruption already caused by the blocked Budhi Gandaki River. Rescue operations are continuing as authorities work to move people out of affected areas and assess the damage.A local official with the Manaslu Conservation Area Project said the trekkers were stranded in different parts of the popular route after sections of the trail were washed away. Authorities said 321... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
Allegations that Russian medics helped torture Ukrainian prisoners
A Nobel Peace Prize-linked human rights group has alleged that Russian medics were involved in the torture of Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war. The claims were presented as part of a wider effort to document abuses and increase pressure on Russia to save lives. The allegations include denial of medical care, the use of tasers, and branding detainees with pro-Russia messages.Oleksandra Matviichuk, who leads the Center for Civil Liberties, said the group wanted to share the information to put pressure on Russia because people were dying. She said the conditions described were inhuman and beyond human imagination. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
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Diesel prices surge as Iran war and Ukraine refinery strikes squeeze global supply
Global diesel markets are under renewed pressure as supply disruptions linked to the war involving Iran and Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy facilities continue to reduce exports. The latest reporting says the fall in diesel shipments has helped push prices higher in the United States, the United Kingdom and other markets. The issue has become a wider economic concern because diesel is central to road freight, shipping and other parts of the supply chain.The supplied material says United States President Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries for part of the global reduction in diesel exports, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 16:32 LONDON
Explosion near Ramim Ridge injures about 20 in northern Israel as investigation continues
An explosion near Ramim Ridge in northern Israel has injured about 20 people, including children and teachers, during a school excursion, according to the latest confirmed information. The blast happened near the community of Neot Mordechai, close to the border with Lebanon, while the group was visiting the area near Pe'er lookout. Emergency teams were deployed quickly to the scene, and the injured were taken for treatment.The Israeli emergency service said one person is in critical condition, two are seriously injured and three others have moderate injuries. Another 15 people were being assessed by rescue teams, with some potentially needing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
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 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
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
