Trump says Venezuelan oil could refill US Strategic Petroleum Reserve soon
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "One of the things I am going to do with the Venezuelan Oil is fill up the Strategic National Reserves which, because of Sleepy Joe Biden, has been virtually emptied. The "topping out" process will begin very shortly, and is a Gift from Venezuela to the People of the United States. Thank you!" - "Canadian businesses are pouring into the United States. Canada has been ripping us off for years, NO LONGER!" - "RT @realDonaldTrumpAt the request of the PGA Tour, and its Great new Commissioner,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 13:30 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Nepal and Tibet flood toll climbs as global flashpoints deepen
Rescuers in Nepal and China are still searching for survivors after floods and mudslides swept through Himalayan communities near the Chinese border, with at least 750 people now confirmed dead and more than 3,000 missing. The disaster has entered its fifth day and remains one of the deadliest in the region in years. đź”—In Ukraine, the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been without external electricity for more than a week, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency, raising fresh concern over safety at the Russian occupied site. The plant is still relying on backup systems while the off site power... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Aug 2026 08:37 LONDON
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remains without external power for over a week
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine has been without off-site electricity for more than a week, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. The plant is relying on emergency diesel generators to keep its six non-operating reactors cool. The agency said the situation remains unstable as repairs to damaged electrical lines are still being negotiated.The Vienna-based watchdog said the plant has only about 10 days of diesel fuel on site, although it was supplied with diesel on Thursday and Friday from another off-site location. Its director general, Rafael Grossi, said diesel availability is of paramount importance whenever a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 00:59 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine war intensifies as Nepal flood toll climbs and trade tensions deepen
Ukraine faced another deadly day after a Russian drone strike on a warehouse in the Kyiv area triggered a blast that killed at least 37 people, while attacks continued for a third straight day. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also ordered a major escalation in long range drone strikes on Russia, saying the military should aim to launch at least 100 drones a day. đź”— đź”—On the eastern front, Ukraine reinforced its defences in Donetsk as Russian forces pressed Sloviansk and kept up infiltration attempts around Kostiantynivka. Western officials separately said Russia is losing about 6,000 more troops in Ukraine each month... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Aug 2026 18:23 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Floods, war and trade tensions dominate as markets end mixed
Nepal and the Tibet border are facing a deepening disaster after flash floods and a glacier collapse devastated villages along the Trishuli River, destroyed roads, bridges and communications, and left rescue crews cut off from many communities. Families of Australians missing in the floods say the number unaccounted for has risen to 41 as they continue to seek information. đź”— đź”— đź”—In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Ebola outbreak has spread to the Biena and Manguredjipa health zones, taking the total number of affected zones to four as cases and deaths rise. Health officials are also dealing with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Aug 2026 08:35 LONDON
Day News Recap: Nepal flood death toll climbs as regional tensions and market moves dominate the day
Rescue teams in Nepal and along the Tibet border are still searching after glacial collapse and floodwaters tore through the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river basins, with the death toll now reported at at least 469 and many people still missing. Operations have been hampered by a debris dammed barrier lake that began overflowing, forcing some teams to pause work as new flood warnings were issued. đź”— đź”— đź”—The disaster has also hit Nuwakot district and the hydropower corridor in northern Nepal, where flash floods and landslides destroyed homes and infrastructure, injured residents were airlifted out, and Nepali army teams continued... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Aug 2026 18:22 LONDON
One week of settler violence in the occupied West Bank as attacks spread to new areas
Violence by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank is being reported at record levels this year, according to human rights groups cited in the supplied material. The latest reporting tracks attacks on Palestinians over the course of one week, with incidents observed in several parts of the territory. The pattern described is one of rising assaults and a widening geographic spread.The material says the attacks have increased under Israel's current government, alongside a rapid expansion of Israeli settlements. Those settlements are described as illegal under international law. The reporting does not give a full count of incidents for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 15:32 LONDON
UK public contracts tied to firms linked to illegal Israeli settlements, investigation says
An investigation has found that at least 17 companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank hold more than ÂŁ2.1bn in United Kingdom public-sector contracts. The contracts are spread across areas including road maintenance, transport, emergency services and driving licensing. The findings have intensified scrutiny of how public procurement in the UK intersects with business activity connected to the settlements.The analysis drew on procurement records, company filings and corporate disclosures, and identified 125 public-sector contracts with a combined award value of ÂŁ2.129bn. Companies owned by Motorola Solutions account for more than ÂŁ1.7bn of that total, largely through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 15:29 LONDON
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Syria's Druze leader says community is an integral part of Israel amid Suwayda tensions
Syria's top Druze spiritual leader has said the community is "an integral part of the State of Israel," in a statement that has sharpened tensions between Suwayda province and Damascus. Hikmat al-Hijri made the remarks at a gathering in Suwayda on Monday, according to the supplied report, and linked his comments to a broader vision for the province's future. He also hinted that developments in Suwayda could be announced within days.Al-Hijri is one of Syria's three Sheikh al-Aql, the senior religious leaders of the Druze community, and is described as its most influential political and spiritual figure in Suwayda. In... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Nepal flood death toll climbs as Iran talks, Gaza strikes and market rally dominate
Nepal’s flood disaster has deepened sharply, with the death toll rising to 469 as rescue teams were ordered to pause or pull back from parts of the Nepal China border zone after a debris dammed barrier lake began overflowing. Families of Australians still missing in the disaster are appealing for information as communications remain cut in affected areas. 🔗 🔗In Nepal’s Nuwakot district, flash floods and landslides have caused widespread destruction along the Trishuli River basin, with injured people airlifted to safety as communities assess the damage. Surveillance footage from the Chinese side of the border has shown mud and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Aug 2026 08:37 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
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
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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
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
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
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
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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 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
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
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
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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
