Breakfast News Recap: Hormuz tensions flare as Lebanon, Indonesia and Afghanistan crises deepen
Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Iran by saying he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of United States territory, a claim Tehran rejected as shipping concerns over the strategic waterway remained unresolved. Iran said it had not yet decided whether to restart talks with Washington, while also working separately with Oman on a temporary shipping route. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Lebanese state media said an Israeli airstrike on a home near Ansar in southern Lebanon killed seven people and wounded three, as fresh attacks continued in the south. Separately, Lebanon's prime minister is pressing for a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Aug 2026 08:34 LONDON
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Lebanon says Israeli strike near Ansar kills seven as south sees fresh attacks
Lebanese state media says an Israeli airstrike on a home near the village of Ansar in southern Lebanon has killed seven people and wounded three others. The National News Agency said the strike hit the outskirts of the village and destroyed the house. Emergency crews were reported to be removing rubble and taking the wounded to hospital.The agency said the attack marked the heaviest toll since a lull in hostilities began in June under a broader framework involving Lebanon and Israel. It also reported additional strikes in the area, including on the valley between Ansar and Zarariyeh, which it described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 08:00 LONDON
Trump threatens US claim over Hormuz as Iran rejects it and vessel attack reported
US President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric over the Strait of Hormuz, saying he would soon declare the strategic waterway part of United States territory after what he described as defeating Iran. Tehran rejected the claim on Saturday, with Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi saying the strait "will remain Iranian" and can be opened or closed only at Iran's command. The remarks add to an already tense dispute over one of the world's most important shipping lanes.The latest exchange came as Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said one of its vessels came under attack while transiting the Strait of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 06:29 LONDON
Taiwan passes delayed $93bn defence budget, retains drone funding
Taiwan's parliament has approved the government's annual budget after a record 266-day delay, preserving funding for a drone programme that is central to the island's defence planning. The vote came late on Friday in the opposition-controlled legislature, ending a deadlock that had forced the administration to rely on a provisional budget mechanism. The approved package totals $93bn and was passed after lawmakers missed the legal deadline.The drone funding survived after the main opposition Kuomintang dropped an earlier proposal to cut it by 70 percent. The party said it had concluded there was no wasteful overlap between the development and procurement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 06:03 LONDON
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Trump dismisses concerns over USS Abraham Lincoln conditions as deployment nears rotation
US President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, after reports of supply shortages, mental health strain and attempts by sailors to jump ship during the carrier's prolonged deployment. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trump rejected the suggestion that families of those on board were worried about their loved ones. He also said the ship had not been deployed for too long, adding that it was moving soon and would be replaced by another similar vessel.The remarks came as members of Congress pressed for a probe into the carrier's conditions and the length of its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 23:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as energy surges, Amazon sinks and gold extends its rally
Executive summary: U.S. markets finished mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edging higher while the Dow slipped. The standout move was in energy, where U.S. energy stocks jumped 7.67%, far outpacing the broader market. Amazon fell more than 4%, Tesla and Nvidia gained, and gold extended its advance as investors rotated toward defensive and commodity-linked exposures. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine retakes ground as Hormuz tensions, wildfires and disasters hit multiple regions
Ukraine said it has completed a counteroffensive in the southern part of Dnipropetrovsk region, retaking 26 settlements and about 745 square kilometres, even as Russian strikes intensified elsewhere in the war zone. Kyiv also said Russian and Ukrainian forces traded fresh strikes on rail, port and oil infrastructure, widening the latest exchange in the conflict. 🔗 🔗In eastern Ukraine, a Russian air raid on Kramatorsk killed one person and wounded 17 after eight FAB 250 guided bombs hit the city, while Ukraine separately proposed a deal to halt attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea in an effort to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Aug 2026 18:22 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Energy Surges, Gold Hits Fresh High and Tech Keeps the Nasdaq Afloat
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a split tone, as energy stocks jumped sharply, gold extended higher and tech shares held the Nasdaq in positive territory. The S&P 500 and Russell 2000 were modestly higher, while the Dow slipped. The move set reflects a rotation toward energy and defensives, alongside continued support for chips and large-cap tech, even as bitcoin, crude and the dollar showed mixed pressure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Saudi-led Red Sea maritime defence alliance formally launches with 13 members
Saudi Arabia says a maritime defence coalition covering the Red Sea, the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and the Gulf of Aden has now formally launched, with 13 countries having completed accession procedures. The announcement marks the latest stage in a project first unveiled by the Saudi Ministry of Defence on July 30 as the Multinational Maritime Defense Alliance. Officials said the coalition is intended to protect freedom of navigation and strengthen collective maritime security in a strategically sensitive waterway.According to the ministry, 15 countries have signed a joint statement, while 13 have fully joined the coalition so far. The first members... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 14:29 LONDON
NATO jets shoot down drone over Latvian airspace as investigation continues
NATO said two Italian Eurofighter jets were scrambled in response to a drone over Latvian airspace, and that one of the aircraft shot it down. The alliance also said two Turkish F-16 fighter jets were scrambled and that all of the aircraft were operating under NATO command. Latvia's defence ministry separately said the foreign unmanned aerial vehicle had entered the country as a result of Russian electromagnetic warfare.The incident took place on Friday local time, and NATO said it had launched an investigation. Officials said it was not immediately clear where the drone had come from, and the alliance did... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 13:59 LONDON
Ukraine says it retook settlements in Dnipropetrovsk as Russian strikes intensify
Ukraine says it has completed a counteroffensive in the southern part of Dnipropetrovsk region, recapturing 26 settlements and about 745 square kilometres of territory this year. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the operation was carried out "exactly as it was determined", while former commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskii said the army had shown it could not only hold its positions but also seize the initiative. Ukrainian officials said the campaign pushed Russian forces back over the regional borders of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia.The territorial gains were announced alongside a fresh wave of Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. According to the supporting material, combined drone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Wildfires, floods and war strikes dominate a tense global noon brief
Wildfires have forced thousands to flee across Croatia, France, Germany and Greece, with blazes spreading through parts of western and southeastern Europe as hot, dry conditions persist. 🔗In Croatia, a separate coastal fire drove about 1,000 people from their homes, while in France a blaze in the Landes forest burned more than 1,100 hectares and triggered evacuations near Luglon. 🔗 🔗Japan is also dealing with severe weather after record rainfall in Chiba prefecture near Tokyo killed at least six people and injured five more, with flooding and power cuts still disrupting the area. 🔗In the war in Ukraine, Russian and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Aug 2026 12:06 LONDON
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Record rainfall in Japan's Chiba region kills six as flooding and power cuts continue
At least six people have died and five others have been wounded in eastern Japan after record rainfall hit Chiba prefecture near Tokyo. The downpours caused flooding, power cuts and transport disruption, leaving thousands of travellers stranded overnight at Narita airport. Authorities said the rain was easing on Friday morning, but warnings remained in place because landslide and flooding risks were still elevated.Officials said more than 20,000 households lost power, while local authorities issued a level five emergency warning on Thursday before downgrading it to level four by Friday morning. Chiba Governor Toshihito Kumagai said the situation was extremely unusual,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 11:02 LONDON
Russia and Ukraine trade strikes on rail, port and oil infrastructure
Russian and Ukrainian forces have carried out fresh strikes on transport and energy infrastructure in several locations, widening the latest exchange in the war. Russia said it hit a railway station in the Ukrainian Danube port of Izmail and two tugboats near Mykolaiv, while Ukrainian drones reportedly caused a fire at the Ust-Luga oil export port in Russia and damaged a warehouse near Moscow. The incidents were reported on Friday and affected sites linked to ports, fuel logistics and cargo movement.Russia's defence ministry said the railway station in Izmail was being used to load, store and transport military cargo and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 11:00 LONDON
UK warned it lacks firepower to stop possible Russian ship seizures
British defence figures have warned that the United Kingdom may not have enough naval capacity to protect cargo ships if Russia moves to seize vessels at sea. The concern centres on possible hijackings of British ships in the Indo-Pacific, where planners fear the risk of retaliation could rise as tensions with Moscow deepen. The warning comes amid a broader dispute over maritime security and the protection of commercial shipping routes.The row follows remarks attributed to Vladimir Putin earlier this week, in which he urged his navy to detain European ships in response to efforts to crack down on Russia's shadow... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 10:32 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Iran pressure, regional tensions and disaster response dominate a crowded briefing
The biggest geopolitical story was the sharpening US pressure on Iran, with Washington saying it can maintain a naval blockade indefinitely and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning of economic isolation, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continued to fall. The UAE also accused Iran of attacks on two ADNOC linked vessels in the strait, and verified video and satellite analysis showed a major oil slick washing up on Iran's Qeshm Island after a vessel was hit there. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Security tensions widened elsewhere in the region, with NATO fighter jets scrambling after a drone crossed into Latvian airspace... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Aug 2026 08:20 LONDON
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North Korea warns of new deterrent as US-South Korea drills near
North Korea has condemned upcoming joint military exercises by the United States and South Korea, saying it will answer what it calls a new threat with a new level of deterrent. The drills, named Ulchi Freedom Shield, are due to begin on 17 August and run until 27 August. Pyongyang said the exercises heighten tensions on the Korean Peninsula and are part of a broader shift in US-led military cooperation in the region.According to a statement published by the Korean Central News Agency, a North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the planned drills are intended to master fighting methods based... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 07:05 LONDON
Mali says 82 soldiers freed after captivity by armed groups in the north
Mali's army says 82 soldiers who had been held by armed groups in the country's north have been released into government custody. The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement aired on state television. The army said the soldiers were now safe and under the care of the authorities.According to the statement, the men had been held hostage by fighters linked to al-Qaeda and a separatist rebel group since attacks in April. The army said the release was the result of a process that began immediately after their capture. The Tuareg-led Azawad Liberation Front said separately that it had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 05:00 LONDON
Trump imposes tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones
President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and drone components, in a move the White House says is intended to reduce US dependence on foreign suppliers. The measures cover imports from a range of countries, including some of Washington's closest allies, and are set to take effect in 21 days. The announcement marks a new escalation in the administration's use of trade policy for national-security aims.According to the proclamation signed by Trump, a 100% ad valorem tariff will apply to drones of a certain size or with certain capabilities that the White House described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 01:35 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as Tesla surges, chips lead, and energy outperforms
Executive summary: US equities finished broadly higher, led by a sharp Tesla rally and strength in semiconductors, technology, and energy. The S&P 500 rose +1.2%, the Nasdaq Composite gained +1.7%, and the Russell 2000 advanced +1.7%, while the Dow ended slightly lower. The session also featured softer crude, weaker Bitcoin, and a pullback in several precious metals, underscoring a rotation toward growth and select cyclicals rather than a broad risk-on move across all asset classes. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 13 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Middle East tensions deepen as Ukraine ports hit and markets swing on commodities
Iran said the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, even as the United States claimed control of the waterway and mediators tried to revive stalled talks, underscoring the risk of a wider confrontation. A separate report said Iranian leaders are weighing how long they can sustain the war with the United States and Israel as economic strain deepens. 🔗 🔗Violence also escalated across Yemen and Lebanon. Houthi attacks killed civilians and soldiers and hit targets across Yemen and beyond, while Yemeni government forces said they repelled a Houthi assault in Taiz province. Lebanon accused Israel of strikes, incursions and demolitions in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Aug 2026 18:05 LONDON
Mali pardons Frenchman sentenced in alleged coup plot case
Mali has granted a presidential pardon to French national Yann Vezilier, who had been sentenced to 20 years in prison over an alleged coup plot. The decision was announced on Thursday and was accompanied by his immediate removal from Malian territory. It marks a notable shift in a case that had added to already strained relations between Bamako and Paris.According to the Malian government, the pardon does not challenge the findings of the court that convicted him. The government said the act of clemency followed an adversarial trial in which the rights of the defence were respected. It also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 17:38 LONDON
Explosion at munitions factory near Rome in Colleferro
An explosion has hit a munitions factory in Colleferro, on the outskirts of Rome, after a fire broke out at the site on Thursday. The blast was heard several kilometres away, according to local reports, and sent a thick column of smoke above the facility. Emergency crews were already at the plant trying to bring the fire under control when the explosion occurred.The incident took place at the former Simmel Difesa site, now operated by KNDS Ammo Italy, a subsidiary of the Franco-German defence group KNDS. The company produces medium- and large-calibre ammunition for land and naval use, as well... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 17:35 LONDON
Lebanese Americans file US lawsuit over war damage in Lebanon
Dozens of Lebanese Americans have filed a class action civil lawsuit in a US federal court in Michigan, accusing the US government and several defence contractors of helping enable Israel's conduct in Lebanon. The case was filed on Tuesday in the US District Court in Michigan and names Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Caterpillar as defendants. The plaintiffs say their property in Lebanon was damaged during the war and argue that US military support should have been halted under the Leahy Law.The lawsuit was brought by the Michigan-based Arab American Civil Rights League and 16 individual... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 15:37 LONDON
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Russian officer killed in Sevastopol bomb attack as five die in separate explosive-device operation
A Russian military officer has been killed in a bomb attack in Sevastopol, the largest city in Russian-annexed Crimea, according to the region's governor. A woman has been arrested on suspicion of acting on behalf of Ukrainian special services, the governor said. The incident comes amid a wider period of intensified drone and sabotage activity linked to the war between Russia and Ukraine.Regional governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said the officer was killed in the attack, and that several unofficial Russian Telegram channels identified the victim as Robert Shageyev. Those channels described him as a former Ukrainian naval officer who switched allegiance... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 15:32 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech, Chips and Energy Lead a Broad Risk-On Move
Executive summary: US equities opened firmer, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 all advancing while energy, semiconductors and gold posted outsized gains. The move points to a broad early-session appetite for risk, helped by a strong rebound in oil-linked shares and continued strength in AI and chip names, even as bitcoin and some industrial metals softened. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 13 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Russian drone strike hits passenger train in Odesa region, killing driver
A Russian jet-powered Shahed drone struck a passenger train in Ukraine's Odesa region on Thursday morning, killing the driver and his assistant. The train was travelling on the Odesa-Dnipro route when it was hit in the Berezivka district. Officials said all 340 passengers were evacuated safely after the attack.Ukrzaliznytsia chairman Oleksandr Pertsovskyi said a monitoring team had detected the drone and ordered the train to stop near a station. He said the drone then made a sudden manoeuvre, leaving the crew too little time to evacuate after the train halted. The locomotive was severely damaged and firefighters were seen extinguishing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
UK defends seizure of Russian shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat
The UK government has defended the seizure of a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel after President Vladimir Putin threatened to respond in kind to Western action against Russian vessels. The tanker, the MT Smyrtos, was intercepted and boarded by Royal Marine Commandos before being taken to anchor off Weymouth. The operation was described as the first of its kind and was linked to sanctions enforcement against vessels accused of helping move Russian oil.According to the confirmed account, the vessel was seized in June and the captain, Ajay Pant, has been charged with breaching Russian sanctions. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 11:30 LONDON
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Yemeni forces say they repelled Houthi attack in Taiz amid wider escalation
Yemeni government forces say they have repelled a Houthi attack on positions along the al-Mafalis front south of Haifan in Taiz province. The reported fighting comes amid a broader rise in military activity across several governorates. Officials aligned with the government also said air defences intercepted Houthi reconnaissance drones over al-Makha in the southwest.An official from the Tor al-Bahah military axis said the army's 4th Infantry Hashd Brigade pushed back the attack on the al-Mafalis front. The official said the Houthis suffered heavy losses, although no independent casualty figures were provided. A government forces spokesman, Waddah al-Dubeish, said air defences... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 11:02 LONDON
Pentagon says AUKUS submarine deal is 'full steam ahead'
A senior Pentagon official has said the AUKUS nuclear submarine programme is moving "full steam ahead" after a review of the deal. Elbridge Colby, the US under secretary of war, said the department was "very pleased" with progress and described the arrangement as an historic undertaking for both countries, especially Australia. His comments came during an Asia-Pacific press briefing on Thursday.Colby said the review had produced "a roadmap for the success of the AUKUS program". He added that the United States had "no better ally" than Australia and said the two countries shared a "deep alignment of thinking" on collective... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 10:00 LONDON
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Iran weighs how long it can sustain war with the US and Israel as economic strain deepens
After seven months of war, Iranian leaders are reportedly not rushing to end the conflict with the United States and Israel. Instead, they are assessing how long they can keep it going while facing mounting pressure at home. The latest analysis says Tehran still has the capacity to launch attacks and could affect the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.The report says the number of ballistic missiles fired by Iran has been falling, but that drones and cruise missiles are easier and faster to produce. It also says parts of Iran's defence industry and missile... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 09:29 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine ports hit, Middle East tensions rise and markets swing on oil and gold
Ukraine and Russia traded fresh long range strikes on Black Sea infrastructure, with a Ukrainian attack hitting Novorossiysk grain terminals and a Russian Black Sea naval base, while Moscow said it was redirecting cargo flows to other ports after casualties rose. 🔗 Russian forces also struck the port of Izmail in southern Ukraine’s Odesa region, damaging infrastructure and starting a fire, as Kyiv warned of an interceptor shortage. 🔗Ukraine’s drone campaign inside Russia has intensified, with near daily strikes since June reported against oil refineries and other targets deep in Russian territory. 🔗 The attacks underline the widening economic and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Aug 2026 08:20 LONDON
David McBride released on parole in Canberra after serving 27 months
David McBride, the former army lawyer jailed for stealing and leaking secret defence documents about the Afghanistan war, has been released from prison in Canberra on parole. He left custody on Thursday after serving his full non-parole period of 27 months, according to the supplied material. The release follows approval from Attorney-General Michelle Rowland.McBride was sentenced in May 2024 to a maximum of five years and eight months in prison after pleading guilty to three charges. Those charges included stealing Commonwealth information and passing it to journalists at the public broadcaster. The case centred on documents he collected over an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 02:32 LONDON
Hegseth warns ICC over US boat strikes as Colombia joins anti-cartel coalition
United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that the International Criminal Court could investigate US military actions in Latin America, including strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean. He made the remarks in Panama while defending the campaign and urging regional partners to reject the court's jurisdiction. He also said Colombia has joined the Shield of the Americas coalition, bringing the group to 19 members.Hegseth said the Trump administration's effort to target cartels is part of an "all of government" push to disable the international tribunal. He argued there is no legitimate basis for what he called the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 23:30 LONDON
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Israeli air strike kills one in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya
An Israeli air strike has killed one person and wounded five others in northern Gaza, according to local authorities. The strike hit a three-wheeled tuk-tuk near the Western Roundabout in Beit Lahiya on Wednesday. The dead man was identified as Mohanad Saada, and his body was taken with the injured to al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.Gaza's civil defence agency said Saada was part of a municipal maintenance team returning from work repairing a water well damaged in earlier military operations. Civil defence spokesperson Mahmoud Basal said Israeli airstrikes and assassinations had almost completely stopped for more than a week before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
Iranian Quds Force chief visits Baghdad for talks on disarming armed groups
An Iraqi source has said the head of Iran's Quds Force, Esmail Qaani, made an unannounced visit to Baghdad earlier this week for talks on the Iraqi government's plan to disarm armed groups. The source said Qaani held behind-the-scenes meetings with Iraqi political and security leaders, as well as commanders of Shia paramilitaries, on Monday. The discussions reportedly focused on bringing weapons under state control as Baghdad moves toward a September 30 deadline.According to the source, the Iranian message delivered through Qaani was that there should be no handover of faction weapons at the present time. The source said Tehran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 14:00 LONDON
Putin warns of tit-for-tat seizures of European vessels amid sanctions dispute
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has threatened to seize European vessels if European states move ahead with plans to take ships carrying Russian cargo. He said Russia would respond "wherever we deem it necessary and appropriate" if such measures are carried out. The warning was delivered on Wednesday while he was aboard a Russian cruiser off the Pacific island of Sakhalin, where the navy was holding a drill.Putin said "relevant instructions" had already been given to the Ministry of Defence and the Pacific Fleet. He framed the possible response as retaliation for what he described as attempts to restrict the movement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
Germany approves draft law to expand spy agency powers after recent attacks
Germany's government has approved a draft law that would lift many of the postwar restraints on the country's intelligence agencies. The move comes after two recent security incidents that have intensified pressure on ministers to show they can respond more effectively to modern threats. The bill still needs parliamentary approval before it can take effect.Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the changes would turn the intelligence services into "genuine secret services" and give them the operational capabilities needed to confront modern state terrorism and extremist groups. He said Germany should be able to operate on an equal footing with partner services... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 12:07 LONDON
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Taiwan protests China-Indonesia military exercise plan off east coast
Taiwan has condemned China's plan to hold a navigation exercise with an Indonesian warship east of the island, calling the move unilateral and irresponsible. The planned drill was announced by China's defence ministry for mid-August, with no details given on what it would involve. Taiwan said it had immediately sought clarification from the parties involved and asked Indonesia for further information.According to the available statement, the exercise would take place off Taiwan's east coast, an area where China has already stepped up activity in recent months. Taiwan said China's military operates around the island on an almost daily basis, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 12:04 LONDON
Trump confirms secret plane swap after alleged Iran threat during NATO summit travel
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that he secretly changed aircraft during travel linked to a NATO summit in Turkiye after what he described as a potential assassination threat from Iran. He said the move was made on the advice of the Secret Service and the military, and that he complied with their instructions. The aircraft change took place on 8 July and was not disclosed publicly at the time.Trump told reporters that he was moved between planes in a catering truck in Ankara, while journalists and top aides remained on the original aircraft. He said the plane he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 09:29 LONDON
Ukraine says it has sent new proposals to the United States on ending war with Russia
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv has handed the United States new proposals aimed at ending the war with Russia. He made the announcement in a nightly video address on Tuesday, saying the plan had been conveyed to the American side. The statement comes as both Ukraine and Russia have suggested that US negotiators may soon visit their countries.Zelenskyy said Washington could help strengthen Ukraine's defences, especially its air defences, while increasing pressure on Moscow to prepare for an end to the war rather than prolonging it. He did not disclose the contents of the proposals. The war began in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 07:02 LONDON
Bondi Beach shooting hero's assault charges dropped by police in Sydney
A man hailed as a hero for disarming one of the Bondi Beach shooters has had assault charges against him dropped by police in Sydney. Ahmed al Ahmed appeared outside a local court on Wednesday after prosecutors withdrew domestic violence common assault, stalking and intimidation charges linked to an alleged incident with his father in March. The case had been brought in June, and Ahmed had denied the allegations.The withdrawal came after it was agreed that Ahmed would abide by an apprehended domestic violence order for 12 months, limiting his contact with his father. Defence lawyer Mohamed Sakr said in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 04:37 LONDON
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Japan may be drawn into Albanese melon joke row as controversy spreads
Japan may be forced to respond to a diplomatic row it had so far tried to avoid after renewed controversy in Australia over a joke by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about melons gifted to him by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae. The issue, which had largely passed unnoticed in Japan for about a month, has now begun to circulate more widely in Japanese news and social media. The latest attention came as Albanese faced questions in parliament in Australia over remarks he made on a podcast about the gift.The comments at the centre of the dispute referred to two melons... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 04:34 LONDON
Baltic defence startups race to build low-cost tools against Russian hybrid threats
Startups in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are developing defence technologies aimed at countering what they see as a growing Russian hybrid threat. The companies are focusing on rapid innovation in areas such as drones, autonomy, cybersecurity and electronic warfare. Their work comes as the war in Ukraine continues to reshape military technology and battlefield tactics.The reported effort is being driven by the view that smaller firms can move faster than traditional defence contractors. One defence researcher cited in the report said startups are often able to develop technologies quickly and provide niche solutions that larger companies do not usually address.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 19:00 LONDON
UK MoD says no breach after Chinese-made component found in Royal Navy drones
The Ministry of Defence says there is no evidence of a data or systems breach after a Chinese-made component was found in new Royal Navy sea drones during a routine cyber vulnerability assessment. The issue involved K3 Scout surveillance drones, whose cameras were found to have sent a heartbeat communication, or squark, to a Chinese IP address. The MoD said its testing did not find any sign that data or systems had been accessed, compromised or transmitted externally.The assessment was carried out on drones bought by the Royal Navy for surveillance work, and the supplier, Kraken, said it had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 23:29 LONDON
North Korea-linked Kimsuky group accused of using AI in spear-phishing attacks
A South Korean cybersecurity firm says the North Korea-linked hacking group Kimsuky has been using artificial intelligence to support spear-phishing attacks against military, diplomatic and academic targets. The report says the group has been creating malicious files disguised as legitimate documents, including research reports and invitations. It says the activity has been taking place since 2026.The firm, Genians, said the group has used AI-generated documents in a pattern of attacks and has relied on offline tools including Ollama, GPT-4All and Msty. According to the report, those tools allow large language models to run without an internet connection, which can make... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 09:30 LONDON
Pentagon presses US weapons makers to speed output amid stockpile concerns
The Pentagon has asked the US defence industry to accelerate weapons production as officials seek to replenish diminished munitions stocks. The request comes amid concerns that recent fighting with Iran has further reduced inventories of advanced missile interceptors. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the department is focused on boosting munitions acquisitions at what he called the pace the threat demands.Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg wrote to industry leaders on Wednesday and gave them 21 days to submit plans for faster delivery schedules or higher production of critical capabilities. In the memo, he said years-long development cycles are not acceptable and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 17:33 LONDON
Israel advances 'Green Rafah' infrastructure plan in southern Gaza
Israel has quietly approved infrastructure work in a designated area of eastern Rafah in southern Gaza, according to Israeli media reports cited in the supplied material. The project, described as "Green Rafah," is being presented as a pilot for temporary housing and new administrative arrangements in an area close to the Israeli-imposed Yellow Line buffer zone. Analysts quoted in the source say the plan could further fragment Gaza and deepen displacement pressures.The reported approval was said to have come on Sunday, with the Israeli prime minister's office describing the initiative as an Emirati-backed pilot project intended to create temporary housing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 15:32 LONDON
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Royal Navy reports surge in Russian warships and shadow-fleet activity near UK waters
The Royal Navy says it has seen a sharp rise in Russian naval activity around UK waters, with patrols tracking warships and shadow-fleet tankers in the Dover Strait, the North Sea and the North Atlantic. The latest report says operations to monitor Russian vessels rose by 25% in July compared with the same month last year. It also says British patrol vessels were deployed to follow Russian frigates escorting tankers linked to sanctions evasion.According to the report, HMS Tyne, HMS Mersey and HMS Severn monitored the Russian ships Neustrashimy and Admiral Grigorovich during the month. HMS Tyne also tracked Neustrashimy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 13:31 LONDON
Nagasaki anniversary renews debate over Japan's nuclear stance
Japan is marking the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki as debate intensifies over the country's long-standing anti-nuclear principles. The commemoration comes at a moment when senior figures in Tokyo are signalling a willingness to revisit questions that have shaped Japan's post-war security policy for decades. The discussion is unfolding against the backdrop of rising regional tensions and uncertainty over the strength of Japan's security ties.Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has not said whether she will keep the three non-nuclear principles, under which Japan has pledged not to possess, produce or allow nuclear weapons into the country. Defence Minister... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 12:32 LONDON
Gaza crews recover 19 bodies from rubble of destroyed residential building
Civil defence crews in Gaza City have recovered 19 bodies from the rubble of the destroyed Karam residential building after four days of searching. Most of the dead were women and children, according to the civil defence statement cited in the supplied material. The recovery ended on Saturday in the western part of the city, where teams had been working through broken concrete and debris.Mohammed Abu Dan, who oversees recovery efforts, said the search at the Karam building had concluded after four consecutive days. He said specialised medics and civil defence crews would now move to another site elsewhere in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 00:59 LONDON
Ukraine warns of winter power crisis as Russian strikes kill four in Kyiv region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that the country could enter winter with virtually no working thermal power plants after overnight Russian strikes killed four people in the Kyiv region, including a three-year-old child. He made the remarks during a visit to Belgrade, where he said the latest attacks and shelling of frontline communities had killed 13 people in the previous 24 hours. The comments came as Ukraine continued to report damage from intensified long-range strikes on its energy system and civilian areas.Zelensky said Russian missiles were being used to make life unbearable for Ukrainians and again called for stronger... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
Ukraine says 40-day strike campaign hit Russian oil and gas infrastructure
Ukraine says it has completed a 40-day strike campaign against targets inside Russia, claiming at least 100 successful attacks over the period. The campaign, which Kyiv says was ordered by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 26 June, was described as an effort to bring the war deeper into Russian territory and press for an end to the conflict in Ukraine. The reported strikes included attacks on oil and gas infrastructure and a refinery in Omsk, far from the front line.According to Ukraine's Security Service, the campaign ended this week after the series of long-range attacks. One of the most notable incidents... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:34 LONDON
Yemen government forces counterattack Houthis after renewed shelling of Marib
Yemeni government forces have launched attacks on Houthi positions across multiple front lines after renewed shelling of Marib city, in a sharp escalation that has raised fears of a broader conflict. A military spokesman said the operation targeted Houthi "capabilities and forces" along "multiple axes and along the line of contact". Officials said the counterattack was intended to protect civilians after fresh strikes on the government-held city.Deputy Information Minister Mohammed Gezan said the Houthis had resumed shelling civilian neighbourhoods in Marib with missiles and drones. The renewed attacks followed earlier Houthi missile and drone strikes on Hadramout and Marib provinces... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:00 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
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 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
