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
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Two magnitude 5.9 earthquakes hit Japan's east and north, injuring at least 37
Two separate magnitude 5.9 earthquakes struck Japan on Sunday, affecting the country's east and north regions within the same day. The first hit Ibaraki prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, at around 2am local time, while the second was reported in Hokkaido in the north. Authorities said there was no immediate tsunami risk.The eastern quake had a depth of 68 kilometres, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. At least 37 people were injured, most of them lightly, after falling or hitting furniture and doors during the shaking. Tokyo recorded 15 injuries, while Saitama reported nine, Kanagawa eight, Chiba four and Ibaraki one,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
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
Zelenskyy rejects wartime election call as Ukraine political dispute deepens
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected a call for Ukraine to hold a presidential election during wartime, saying such a vote would "destroy" the country. His comments came after Mykhailo Fedorov, a long-time political ally and recently dismissed defence minister, became the first prominent Ukrainian political figure to publicly urge an election since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022. The dispute has widened an already sensitive debate over how Ukraine should govern itself while active fighting continues.Zelenskyy made the remarks in a two-hour off-the-record meeting with reporters on Saturday, with a transcript released on Sunday. He said a wartime election would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 17:02 LONDON
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Dozens of coordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand for a second day, injuring three
The number of confirmed attacks in southern Thailand has risen to 51, with officials saying the coordinated arson and incendiary incidents damaged or destroyed government offices and vehicles across Narathiwat, Yala and Pattani. At least three civilians were wounded, and most of the reported incidents were in Narathiwat province. Authorities said the attacks took place late on Saturday, between about 8pm local time and midnight.The military's Internal Security Operations Command said the incidents were aimed at creating unrest in several locations across the southern border provinces. Provincial officials said two women, aged 45 and 46, and a 21-year-old man were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 14:59 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Congo peace roadmap agreed as Ukraine, Syria and West Bank tensions persist
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the M23 rebel alliance have agreed a roadmap for peace talks aimed at ending the fighting in the east, even as violence on the ground continues. 🔗In the Middle East, Syria said it is ready to resume security talks with Israel if the strikes stop, after fresh Israeli attacks on Syrian territory. Separately, an Israeli man was wounded in a stabbing near al Auja in the occupied West Bank, prompting a wide search operation by Israeli forces in the Jordan Valley. 🔗 🔗Ukraine's political and wartime strains deepened after President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Aug 2026 12:19 LONDON
Russia marks National Flag Day with patriotic events amid war and West tensions
Russia has marked National Flag Day with official ceremonies and tightly managed celebrations across the country, with the main public displays reported in St Petersburg. Participants gathered under the white, blue and red tricolour as volunteers handed out ribbons in the same colours and choirs performed patriotic songs. Local authorities described the flag as a symbol of unity and resilience, while the day was used to reinforce state messaging during the war in Ukraine.The observances took place on Saturday, according to the supplied report, and were presented as part of a wider national programme of patriotic events. National Flag Day... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 10:06 LONDON
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister raises corruption questions around Zelensky
Ukraine's sacked defence minister has said President Volodymyr Zelensky has "questions to answer" over corruption in his government. Mykhailo Fedorov made the remarks in an interview after a money-laundering investigation announced last week. He also used the interview to argue that Ukraine should begin discussing elections, despite martial law remaining in place.Fedorov said the investigation raised questions about whether Zelensky knew about possible corruption in his inner circle. He did not accuse the president directly of wrongdoing, but said the issue went to the heart of public trust. He also repeated the view that "democracy should not be the hostage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 10:03 LONDON
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Jordan caught in Iran-US-Israel war crossfire as missile and drone attacks raise sovereignty concerns
Jordan has been drawn into the wider Iran-US-Israel conflict after heavy Iranian missile and drone barrages were reported to have reached its territory. The spillover has added pressure on the desert kingdom, which sits between Israel and the wider Arab region and hosts US military personnel. The incident has sharpened debate in Jordan over sovereignty, security and the country's role in a conflict it is not directly fighting.The reported strikes come almost six months after the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran, which helped trigger the latest phase of fighting in the Middle East. According to the supplied material,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 04:30 LONDON
Suspected bird flu threatens sea lion breeding grounds in South Australia
Mass bird deaths believed to be linked to H5N1 bird flu have been detected on islands that host one of Australia's largest sea lion breeding colonies. The deaths were reported on the Pages Islands, off South Australia, where the endangered Australian sea lion breeds alongside large numbers of seabirds. Authorities have not detected the virus in Australian sea lions in the country so far, but the finding has raised concern because the disease has already spread to marine mammals in other parts of the world.The South Australian government said on Thursday that the Pages Islands were the site of one... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 23:05 LONDON
Israeli strike near Damascus injures several in Beit Jinn, Syria says
Syria has condemned a new Israeli strike in the village of Beit Jinn, southwest of Damascus, saying it hit a civilian vehicle and injured several people. The incident was reported on Saturday and is the second known Israeli strike on Syria in the past week. Syrian officials described it as a violation of sovereignty and international law.The Israeli military said on X that it had targeted a person it described as a terrorist in the final stages of preparing attacks that posed an immediate threat to soldiers. Syria said the vehicle struck was civilian and that those hurt were civilians.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 23:02 LONDON
Iran allows some Iraqi oil tankers through Hormuz as Baghdad discusses exports
Iran has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after repeated requests from Baghdad, according to Iranian state media. Iraqi President Nizar Amidi said on Saturday that Iran had facilitated the passage of some ships carrying Iraqi oil in recent days. He added that Baghdad was continuing talks with Iranian officials about oil exports through the strait.The reported transit was described as a special permission and was said to be one of Baghdad's main requests during a visit to Iraq this week by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran's parliament.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 22:29 LONDON
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Gaza families struggle to bury the dead as cemeteries fill up amid war
Families in Gaza are struggling to find space to bury relatives as cemeteries fill up during the war. In Gaza City's Zeitoun neighbourhood, 20-year-old Omar al-Sawhi said he had to look for a burial place for his father, Mohammad, after he was shot dead near the so-called Yellow Line, an Israeli-designated military zone. The shortage of graves has forced some families to use existing family plots or improvised burial sites.Mohammad al-Sawhi, 40, was working at a small roadside stall selling tea and coffee when a bullet struck him in the neck on 10 June, according to the account provided. Omar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 15:32 LONDON
Fourteen killed in air strike on Myanmar monastery in Sagaing region
Fourteen people were killed in military air strikes on a monastery in Myanmar's central Sagaing region, according to opposition fighters and a local rescue worker. The attack took place in Myaung township, about 70km west of Mandalay, at around 09:00 local time on Friday. Civilians had gathered at the site for a meditation retreat to mark Buddhist Lent, and monks were among those injured.A rescue worker said the monastery was struck twice. He told BBC Burmese that all of those killed were elderly, while a pro-democracy rebel told AFP that the dead included 11 men and three women. The same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
Europe wildfires trigger explosions of old wartime bombs and mines
Wildfires burning across parts of Europe have exposed a hidden danger beneath scorched ground, with explosions reported in France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Emergency crews have been forced to contend not only with flames but also with old wartime bombs and mines uncovered by the heat. In one case, a bomb-disposal team was sent to a forest in Limburg province after fire threatened an area linked to fierce fighting in 1944.Officials and local reports said the fires have already set off detonations in several countries, underlining the scale of the risk. In eastern Belgium's Liege province, governor Herve Jamar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak as more than 16,000 vaccine doses arrive in Kinshasa
More than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine have arrived in Kinshasa as the Democratic Republic of the Congo tries to slow what officials describe as its deadliest-ever outbreak. The 16,250 doses landed in the capital late on Friday, forming the first shipment of a larger allocation pledged by the World Health Organization and partners. Health officials say the arrival is an important step, but it comes as transmission continues to accelerate in the east of the country.The World Health Organization and partners have pledged 70,000 doses in total for the DRC, according to the latest confirmed figures. Of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 11:32 LONDON
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Russian drone strike on Kryvyi Rih shopping centre kills 16 as EU threatens tougher sanctions
Ukrainian officials say the death toll from a Russian drone strike on a shopping centre in the central city of Kryvyi Rih has risen to 16, with 130 people injured. The attack hit the city's largest shopping complex in two waves on Friday, according to local and national officials. A second drone reportedly struck about half an hour after the first, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying it appeared to be targeting emergency responders.The head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military administration, Oleksandr Ganzha, said the latest death toll had risen from earlier figures. Ukrainian emergency services initially reported 15 dead and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 02:59 LONDON
Turkey seeks Interpol red notices for Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla case
Turkey has asked for Interpol red notices for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another suspect in connection with the May interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in a further legal step that deepens the dispute between Ankara and Jerusalem. Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said arrest warrants had already been issued on 14 July, and that the justice ministry had now requested the interior ministry to pursue international circulation of the case. The allegations include genocide, crimes against humanity and torture.Gurlek said the case concerns Israel's interception of flotilla activists in international waters, when about 50 vessels left Turkey... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 22:59 LONDON
Two Palestinians killed in separate West Bank shootings as violence continues
The Palestinian Health Ministry said a 17-year-old Palestinian boy was shot dead in Sa'ir, north of Hebron, in one of two separate fatal shootings in the occupied West Bank on Friday. In a second incident, the Palestinian General Authority for Civil Affairs said 58-year-old Fathi Khazem was killed during an Israeli raid in Jenin. The two deaths were reported hours apart and involved different locations, different circumstances and different Israeli actors.In Sa'ir, the ministry identified the teenager as Karim Sanad Raja Shalaldeh. It said Israeli settlers shot him dead and wounded an elderly man after Palestinians allegedly threw rocks in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 22:29 LONDON
Australia, Canada and UK condemn Israel over World Central Kitchen probe closure
Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom have jointly condemned Israel's decision not to pursue criminal investigations into the 2024 World Central Kitchen convoy strike in Gaza. The three governments described the move as "shameful" and said the victims and their families deserved justice and accountability. Their statement came after Israel's military said it would not open criminal probes into the attack that killed seven aid workers.The incident took place in April 2024 after the convoy had overseen the unloading of a food aid shipment in central Gaza. Those killed included three Britons, an Australian, a Polish national, a dual US-Canadian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
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US Supreme Court lets White House ballroom work continue amid legal challenge
The US Supreme Court has allowed construction of a planned White House ballroom to continue for now, handing President Donald Trump a temporary legal victory. Chief Justice John Roberts lifted a lower-court order that had required work to stop by midnight. The decision means the project can proceed while the underlying litigation continues in lower courts.The project has been challenged by historical preservation groups, who argue the scale of the White House overhaul requires explicit congressional approval. According to the court filings described in the supporting material, the administration asked the Supreme Court to let it complete both the ballroom... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
PlayStation fans plan week-long boycott over Sony's move away from physical discs
PlayStation fans are preparing a week-long boycott in protest at Sony's decision to stop producing PlayStation game discs after 2027. The planned action, described by organisers as a "PS blackout", is due to run from Sunday, August 23, 2026, to Sunday, August 30, 2026. Supporters are being urged to avoid logging in, playing games or making purchases on PlayStation during that period.The protest is being organised through the X account DoesItPlay1, which posted a call for a "one week warning" for the blackout. The message said the minimum requirement was "no logins, no playing, no purchasing on PlayStation", while also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 18:05 LONDON
Ukraine sanctions Russian cartoon 'Masha and the Bear' over national security concerns
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the producers and distributors of the Russian animated series "Masha and the Bear" in a move officials say is intended to curb what they describe as pro-Russian narratives. The decision was announced after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on Thursday, according to the culture minister. Officials said the measure is aimed at creating legal grounds to block the content in Ukraine and to press international platforms to restrict its monetisation and distribution.Culture Minister Tetyana Berezhna said the sanctions apply to the creators and distributors of the series, including the studio Animaccord. She said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 18:02 LONDON
Iran executes foreign national over January protest case in Isfahan
Iran has executed a man identified by the judiciary as Qaim Hosseini over his alleged role in anti-government protests in the city of Isfahan in January. The case is linked to unrest at Ali Khani Square on 8 January, where authorities said four security personnel were killed. The judiciary did not disclose Hosseini's nationality, but described him as a foreign national.The judiciary's Mizan news agency said Hosseini was also known by the alias Arian. It said he had confessed to taking part in the protests and had been carrying a cold weapon during the unrest. According to the agency, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 10:30 LONDON
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Australia charges man over alleged transfer of Ukraine military information to Russian-linked contacts
Australian police have charged a 27-year-old dual Russian-Australian citizen with foreign interference, alleging he tried to pass information about Ukrainian military activities to people he believed were linked to Russian intelligence. The case was announced in Brisbane on Friday and centres on claims that the man gathered material while serving with Ukraine's armed forces before attempting to share it with contacts connected to Russia. Authorities say the alleged conduct created a risk to the safety and security of Ukrainian military personnel.Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett said the investigation, known as Operation Woodcreeper, began in June this year. Police allege... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 09:59 LONDON
French police clash with migrants on northern beach during Channel small-boat interception
French police have been filmed clashing with people on a beach in northern France as officers tried to stop a dinghy from leaving for the United Kingdom. In the footage, men wearing lifejackets appear to throw objects at police before officers use Pava spray and slash the inflatable boat with a knife. The incident is part of a wider enforcement push along the French coast linked to a new UK-France agreement on Channel crossings.According to the French government, 185 small-boat crossing events have been prevented in the three months since the deal was signed in April. A small-boat event is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 09:35 LONDON
Russia conducts missile drills near disputed Kuril Islands, prompting Japanese protest
Russia's Pacific Fleet has carried out missile drills near the disputed islands that Moscow calls the Kuril Islands and Japan regards as its Northern Territories. The exercises took place on Thursday from Etorofu, the largest island in the archipelago, and included live-fire launches of Bastion surface-to-ship missiles. Japan responded by lodging a protest over what it described as strengthening military power in the area.According to the reported Russian account, the missiles were fired at simulated enemy vessels and hit all of their targets at a distance of about 300km. The drills were said to include a nuclear-powered submarine and a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 06:29 LONDON
Nigeria's PDP faces internal crisis as election campaign begins
Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party is facing a fresh test of survival as the campaign for January's general election officially begins. The party, once the dominant force in Nigerian politics, is now described as being on the brink of extinction. A factional struggle over who is in charge has escalated into court action, raising questions about whether the party can remain relevant at the ballot box.The party was founded in 1998 and rose quickly after the end of military rule a year later. Its presidential candidates Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua and Goodluck Jonathan held power for 16 years, while the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 01:05 LONDON
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Bangladesh parliament elects BNP veteran Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as president
Bangladesh's parliament has elected Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the country's next president, filling a vacancy created by the early resignation of Mohammed Shahabuddin. Alamgir, 78, won the vote on Thursday and was declared the winner after securing 255 votes to 88 against his rival, Oli Ahmed. The presidency in Bangladesh is largely ceremonial, but it remains the formal head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces.The result followed a parliamentary contest in which Alamgir stood for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, while Ahmed, 84, represented the opposition side as chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party and a candidate backed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 19:30 LONDON
US and regional powers intensify push to reunify Libya after years of division
The United States is intensifying efforts to bring Libya's rival governments under a single authority, according to the supplied material. Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye are also backing the push for what the article describes as a return to "One Libya". The effort comes as Libya remains split between two administrations more than a decade after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi.The reported diplomatic drive is linked to Libya's long-running political and military division. The country's current power structure is split between the UN-recognised Government of National Unity in Tripoli, led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, and an eastern administration based... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 17:05 LONDON
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Belgium's largest wildfire in a century brought fully under control after seven days
Belgium's largest wildfire in a century has now been brought fully under control after seven days of firefighting in the High Fens nature reserve. Officials said the blaze should no longer spread, although crews remain on site to deal with flare-ups and hot spots. The fire burned through about 3,000 hectares of peatland, pine trees and hiking trails in the eastern border region.The local governor's office said the fire was under control in its entirety, while warning that weather changes or other unforeseen factors could still affect the situation. Around 350 firefighters and other emergency personnel remain deployed, supported by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 15:02 LONDON
Pakistan summons top US diplomat after envoy's Kashmir remarks
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the top United States diplomat in Islamabad on Wednesday after US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor described Indian-administered Kashmir as "an important part of India" during a visit to the territory. Islamabad rejected the remark and restated its position that Kashmir remains a disputed territory. The episode has added a new strain to already delicate ties between Washington, Islamabad and New Delhi.The summons came hours after Gor's comments, which were made publicly while he was in Srinagar with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. According to the supplied material, the Foreign Ministry called... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
Myanmar military chief makes first foreign trip to Bangkok in diplomatic push
Myanmar's military chief has met Thailand's top general in Bangkok in what is being described as his first international trip since taking the role. The meeting took place as Myanmar's post-coup leadership seeks to broaden contacts after years of isolation. It also comes amid continuing conflict inside Myanmar and renewed efforts by neighbouring states to manage shared security concerns.Thai military chief Ukris Boontanondha met Ye Win Oo at a Bangkok hotel on Thursday, according to the information provided by Bangkok. The talks focused on cooperation along the countries' 2,400km border, as well as efforts to address the illicit drug trade... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 14:33 LONDON
Lebanon extradites ex-Assad general to Syria for trial over alleged war crimes
Lebanon has transferred a former Syrian general to Syrian custody, in what is being described as the first extradition of its kind since Bashar al-Assad's government fell. Maj Gen Adel Issa, 67, is accused of crimes linked to the Syrian civil war, including intentional homicide, torture leading to death and crimes of aggression. The handover adds a new stage to Syria's post-Assad pursuit of former security and military officials who fled across the border after the regime change in December 2024.Issa was detained in Lebanon on 8 August after visiting the Syrian embassy in Beirut to complete paperwork, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 14:00 LONDON
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HRW says settler violence and settlement expansion are forcing Palestinian displacement in the West Bank
Human Rights Watch says escalating attacks by Israeli settlers, together with rapid settlement expansion, are driving forced displacement across the occupied West Bank. In a report released on Thursday, the rights group said dozens of Palestinian communities are at risk of erasure. It said the pattern is being reinforced by state support for settlers and by the failure to stop repeated attacks.The report accuses Israeli authorities of arming, funding and granting impunity to settlers who carry out the violence. It says settler attacks have increased since the current government took office in December 2022, and that they spiked in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 11:02 LONDON
China Blames U.S. 'Hostile Policy' for Korean Peninsula Tensions After Wang Yi Visit to Seoul
China has blamed the United States for rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula after Foreign Minister Wang Yi met South Korea's national security adviser in Seoul on Thursday. During the meeting, Wang urged South Korea not to take sides between Beijing and Washington and called for what he described as peaceful coexistence with North Korea. The comments came as Seoul also disclosed a higher estimate of North Korea's nuclear arsenal, adding to concern about the security situation in the region.Wang said the fundamental solution to tensions lay in addressing what he called the root causes of the problem and pressing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 11:00 LONDON
Bangladesh holds first contested presidential election in 35 years
Bangladesh is holding its first contested presidential election in 35 years, with voting taking place in the parliamentary chamber in Dhaka. The contest pits the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party's candidate, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, against Oli Ahmed, the nominee of a Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party opposition alliance. The result is expected within hours of the vote, according to the Election Commission.A total of 349 members of parliament are eligible to vote between 08:00 GMT and 11:00 GMT on Thursday. The election was triggered by the resignation last month of Mohammed Shahabuddin, who had been elected unopposed in 2023 as the nominee of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 08:30 LONDON
Heavy rain and thunderstorms trigger flash-flooding fears across the UK
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to move across the United Kingdom on Thursday, with forecasters warning of flash flooding and travel disruption in several regions. A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place across northern England and north Wales until 10am, with the wet weather then expected to spread into Wales, the Midlands, East Anglia and southern England. The forecast also includes hail, lightning and a sharp drop in temperatures after several weeks of hot, dry weather.The heaviest rain is expected in northern England and north Wales during the morning, where 15mm to 20mm could fall in an hour. Some... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 08:03 LONDON
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US national debt tops $40 trillion as borrowing costs stay elevated
US gross national debt has passed $40 trillion for the first time, according to Treasury Department data, marking a new milestone in the country's long-running fiscal expansion. The total stood at $40.05 trillion at the close of business on Tuesday, the figures showed. The move comes as borrowing costs remain elevated and investors continue to watch the scale of federal deficits.The Treasury data put the increase ahead of an earlier Congressional Budget Office forecast that overall borrowing would reach $39.4 trillion by the end of fiscal year 2026. The row links the rise to higher borrowing, interest costs and tariff-related... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 05:29 LONDON
Trump orders South Korea-US drills cut to five days amid Iran dispute
US and South Korean forces have agreed to cut their annual joint military exercise from 11 days to five after President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce the drills. The change came as the exercise was already under way, and it has intensified concern in Seoul about the reliability of US security guarantees. South Korean officials were caught off guard by the announcement, which Trump made on social media just hours before the drills were due to begin.Trump said the exercises sent an "inappropriate and hostile" signal to North Korea and linked his decision to what he described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 03:32 LONDON
Trump says he will meet Kim Jong Un later this year amid North Korea nuclear claims
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, adding a new diplomatic dimension to a week already marked by a sharp reduction in joint US-South Korea military drills. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters at the White House and said it was important to "get along" with Kim. Trump also repeated an unusually specific claim that North Korea has 57 "very powerful" nuclear weapons.The comments came as concern grew among US allies over Washington's approach to the Korean peninsula. Trump did not give details on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 02:29 LONDON
Russians pull billions from banks for a second day amid fears over savings
Russian citizens are continuing to withdraw cash from banks amid fears that savings could be frozen or restricted, according to central bank data cited in the supplied material. The latest figures point to a sustained confidence shock in the banking system rather than a one-day reaction. The pressure is centred on Russia and is being linked to rumours circulating online about possible limits on deposits or withdrawals.During the first two weeks of August, cash in circulation rose by 286.4 billion roubles, or about £2.5 billion. The highest daily outflow cited was 56.8 billion roubles on 12 August, while the previous... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 22:32 LONDON
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US envoy warns Israeli strike on Syrian airbase could have triggered direct confrontation with Turkish forces
The United States envoy has warned that an Israeli strike on a Syrian airbase could have triggered a direct confrontation involving Turkish forces. The attack on the base has been widely condemned, adding to concern over military activity in north-west Syria. The latest comments sharpen the focus on the risk of miscalculation in an area where several outside powers remain active.The warning follows reports that the airbase was hit by eight airstrikes, with damage reported to the runway and storage facilities. The site is in Idlib province, close to the Turkish border, and earlier reporting said no casualties were immediately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 22:00 LONDON
Israeli strikes hit Gaza City for a second day as death toll rises
Verified video from Gaza City shows the aftermath of Israeli strikes on Tuesday and Wednesday, with injured people including women and children seen at the scene. The Hamas-run health ministry said multiple Palestinians were killed in the attacks, while the Israeli military said it was targeting Hamas commanders. The strikes took place in Gaza City, the largest city in the Palestinian territory, and form part of a fresh burst of violence over less than 24 hours.The military said it had taken measures to reduce harm to civilians before carrying out the strikes, including the use of aerial surveillance and precise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 21:02 LONDON
IDF releases findings from five Gaza probes, referring two cases for military police investigation
The Israel Defense Forces has published findings from five internal probes into deadly incidents in Gaza involving aid and medical workers. The release, made on Wednesday, is the military's largest single disclosure on civilian deaths since the war began in October 2023. Two of the cases have now been referred to military police for criminal investigation, while three others, including one involving Australian charity worker Zomi Frankcom, resulted in soldiers being cleared of wrongdoing.The findings were issued by the General Staff Fact-Finding and Assessment Mechanism, the military body responsible for opening initial reviews into suspected war crimes and deciding whether... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 21:00 LONDON
Zambian opposition leader to challenge presidential election result in court
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile says he will challenge the presidential election result in court, alleging serious irregularities in the conduct, counting, transmission and declaration of votes. The dispute follows the election commission's declaration that President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term with about 60% of the vote, compared with 38% for Mundubile. The challenge adds a legal dimension to tensions that rose after the polls closed.In a statement on Wednesday, Mundubile said his campaign had documented what he described as serious inconsistencies surrounding the vote. He also alleged intimidation and restrictions during the campaign, concerns that were echoed by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 20:03 LONDON
Iran parliament advances foreign infiltration bill amid wartime tensions
Iran's hardline-dominated parliament has approved the broad outlines of a bill aimed at countering what it describes as foreign infiltration, in a move that would tighten controls on contact with universities, embassies and foreign media. The proposal was approved during a remote parliamentary session on Sunday, according to the supplied report, and is being presented by supporters as a national-security measure. It comes as Iranian authorities remain focused on wartime security concerns and the possibility of further military escalation.The draft would require citizens and entities to seek authorisation before contacting universities and embassies or speaking to foreign media. A previously... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 20:00 LONDON
Canada pledges more than $50m in Lebanon aid as official condemns Israeli invasion
Canada has announced new humanitarian assistance for Lebanon and said its total support for the country this year now exceeds $50m. The announcement came during a visit by Canada's secretary of state for international development, Randeep Sarai, who also condemned what he called Israel's "unlawful invasion" of Lebanon. Sarai said Beirut should govern its own space and described Canada's commitment as long-term.During the visit, Sarai met Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. He also visited shelters housing displaced people and Syrian refugees, linking the aid package to the wider humanitarian strain created by the conflict. Canada said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 19:32 LONDON
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Zelenskyy sacks senior aide amid Ukraine corruption crisis
Ukraine's president has dismissed senior aide Iryna Mudra amid a fresh corruption investigation, adding to a widening political crisis in Kyiv. Mudra, who served as a presidential deputy chief of staff, was removed by decree after reports in Ukrainian media that her home was being searched by officials investigating an alleged money-laundering scheme. The move came as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faced growing pressure over corruption allegations and questions about wartime governance.No official reason was given for Mudra's dismissal. The reports of a search at her house were not immediately confirmed in the supplied material, but they were cited as the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 19:02 LONDON
Israel opens criminal probes into killings of Hind Rajab and Palestinian medics
The Israeli military has said it will open criminal investigations into two high-profile incidents in Gaza: the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab and members of her family, and the killing of 15 Palestinian medics. The announcement follows a review of 150 incidents involving Israeli troops in Gaza, with decisions reached in five cases. It marks a further step in a process of military scrutiny that has drawn close international attention because both cases involved civilians and emergency responders.The military statement did not give details on who will be investigated or when the probes will begin. It also did not address... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 18:29 LONDON
Ukraine's ousted defence minister calls for wartime elections as protests grow in Kyiv
Mykhailo Fedorov has deepened his break with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by publicly calling for wartime elections in Ukraine. In a nine-minute video released on YouTube, the former defence minister said democracy could not be "held hostage by Russia" and urged a "legal, safe and realistic mechanism" to renew the country's full democratic process during a long war. He also accused the government of a "systemic crisis of governance" and said corruption inside the defence ministry was harming the war effort.The intervention comes as protests in Kyiv have continued to build around his dismissal. Demonstrators have gathered for more than a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 17:29 LONDON
Israel says 2024 World Central Kitchen strike in Gaza was a command failure, not a crime
Israel's military has concluded that the 2024 strike on a World Central Kitchen vehicle in Gaza was the result of serious command failures, but that it did not amount to suspected criminal conduct. The finding concerns an attack on 1 April 2024 that killed seven aid workers and drew international condemnation. The vehicle was part of a humanitarian convoy operating in the Gaza Strip.According to the military review, commanders made decisions based on an assessment that Hamas operatives were travelling in the vehicles. The inquiry said there were grave failures in the process that led to that assessment. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 12:38 LONDON
Zelensky fires deputy office chief amid Ukraine anti-graft probe
President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Iryna Mudra, the deputy head of his presidential office, after Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies said they had uncovered a money-laundering group involving senior officials. The dismissal was published in a decree on the presidential website on Wednesday. The move comes as investigators widen a probe that officials say reaches into the top levels of the state.The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office said they had uncovered a group that allegedly laundered 150 million hryvnias, or about $3.35 million, to pay bail in an energy corruption case. In a video statement, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 12:32 LONDON
UN says record attacks on aid workers in 2025 left Gaza the deadliest place for humanitarians
The United Nations says aid workers faced a record number of violent attacks in 2025, with Gaza remaining the deadliest place for humanitarian staff for a third consecutive year. The UN humanitarian office said 907 aid workers were killed, injured or kidnapped during the year, underscoring the scale of risk facing people delivering relief in conflict zones. The report also said 350 aid workers were killed in 2025, slightly below the record 387 deaths recorded in 2024.The figures were drawn from the Aid Worker Security Database, which tracks major incidents affecting humanitarian personnel. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the level... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 10:31 LONDON
Ukraine anti-corruption probe adds pressure on Zelenskyy ahead of parliament vote
Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies have opened an investigation into unnamed lawmakers and presidential advisers, intensifying political pressure on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The move came just hours before parliament was due to vote on a new defence minister. It also landed amid renewed debate over wartime elections and the direction of Ukraine's leadership during Russia's full-scale invasion.The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office gave no further details about the probe. According to the report, the announcement came shortly before lawmakers were expected to consider Yevhen Khmara as the next defence minister. That vote follows the dismissal of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 09:30 LONDON
Iran war drives UAE trade suspension and coal profit surge amid energy shock
The war involving Iran is continuing to disrupt energy and trade flows across the Gulf, with the United Arab Emirates suspending trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran after saying it detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iranian territory. At the same time, coal producers are reporting stronger profits as buyers look for alternative fuels amid reduced oil and gas supplies. The developments underline how the conflict is rippling beyond the battlefield into shipping, commodities and regional commerce.According to the supplied material, the UAE moved to halt trade-related activity with Iran after the missile launches were detected. The same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 08:30 LONDON
US Navy destroyer USS Benfold loses power in the Pacific for four days
A US Navy destroyer carrying about 300 sailors was left without power for four days after a major engineering failure in the Pacific Ocean. The USS Benfold suffered what the Navy described as an engineering casualty involving its generators, which cut off basic shipboard services. The incident left the crew without drinking water, meals, functioning toilets and air conditioning.Navy spokesman Commander Matthew Comer said the loss of power began on 24 July. He said there were no injuries among the crew and praised sailors for their response to the breakdown. According to his statement, the ship later received assistance from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 05:08 LONDON
US lawmakers seek probe into USS Abraham Lincoln conditions amid extended deployment
US lawmakers are pressing the Pentagon and the Navy for answers over reported conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, after the aircraft carrier spent more than 260 days at sea without a port call. The new push comes as Democrats in Congress say the vessel's record-long deployment points to wider concerns about military readiness and planning. The ship departed from San Diego in November and has since been involved in operations tied to the war with Iran.On Tuesday, Representative Pat Ryan published a letter signed by 22 members of Congress and addressed to acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao. In the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 01:29 LONDON
Minnesota sues Texas governor over ICE agent extradition in Minneapolis shooting case
Minnesota's attorney general has filed a lawsuit seeking to force Texas Governor Greg Abbott to transfer Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Christian Castro so he can stand trial in connection with a January shooting in Minneapolis. The case centres on the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis during an immigration enforcement operation on 14 January. Minnesota says Abbott has withheld the warrant needed for Castro's extradition for nearly three months.Attorney General Keith Ellison said in the lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, that Abbott has a mandatory duty to release Castro for transfer. Ellison also asked a US district court in southern Texas... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 00:30 LONDON
Israeli strike on Gaza port cafe kills at least six
An Israeli airstrike has hit a cafe inside Gaza City's fishing harbour, killing at least six Palestinians and wounding 14, according to Gaza medics. The strike took place in western Gaza City, in an area that has become a displacement site during the war. Witnesses and local officials said the attack struck the "Sweet and Bitter" cafe in the port area.Israel's military said it carried out a precise aerial strike against Hamas commanders and other militants. It said one of those targeted had taken part in the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attack on Israel, which triggered the war. Gaza's civil... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
IAEA finds several tons of nuclear material at Syrian site, agency says
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has said inspectors found several tons of nuclear material at a site in Syria that had not been declared to the agency. The material was identified during a visit linked to an Assad-era legacy site, according to the Syrian foreign minister and the agency chief. The development adds a new layer to long-running questions over Syria's past nuclear activities and the handling of any remaining material.Rafael Grossi said the material could be put under international safeguards and described Syria's decision to report the site as courageous. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he exchanged messages with fake Trump aide
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed that he exchanged a small number of messages with someone pretending to be Donald Trump's chief of staff. He said the contact was brief and that he quickly became suspicious. Burnham said the matter was reported and that no sensitive information was discussed.The prime minister made the comments during a visit to Wolverhampton in central England. He said he had sent a "few messages" through an unspecified communication channel to a person he believed was Susie Wiles, before realising something was wrong. Burnham said: "No, I'm not, because there was a minimal exchange.Nothing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 14:38 LONDON
Qatar repatriates Iranian pilot's remains amid dispute over missing aircrew
Qatar said an Iranian delegation travelled to Doha and collected the remains of one of the pilots linked to the March shootdown, while continuing to reject Tehran's claim that three others are being held in the country. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said the body was repatriated and that a funeral had taken place. He also said Qatar had invited Iran to send a technical team to review the search-and-rescue operation, but that Tehran had not responded.Al Ansari described Iran's allegations as false and illogical, and said Qatar remained open to a technical review. He said there was no... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 14:34 LONDON
Russian state banker removed after warning war costs are rising
Andrey Klepach has been removed as chief economist at Russia's state development bank VEB after remarks in which he warned that the war in Ukraine was damaging the Russian economy. Russian media reported the dismissal, and the bank later said a successor would soon be appointed. Klepach also confirmed to Reuters that he had been dismissed.According to the supplied report, Klepach made the comments at a financial forum in May, but they were only reported publicly last week. In the speech, later published on the website of the Nikitsky Club, he said Russia was falling behind rivals and losing technological... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 09:59 LONDON
Qusra siege enters second week as families remain trapped in West Bank homes
For more than a week, three Palestinian families in Qusra, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, have remained besieged in their homes by Israeli settlers. The families have been cut off from basic supplies and emergency services, according to the supplied report. The incident has drawn international condemnation and has become a focal point in the wider debate over settler violence in the territory.The report says 15 Palestinians, including two children, are still trapped in their homes in the Ras al-Ain area of Qusra. It adds that on 13 August Israeli forces ordered the families to evacuate, saying... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 09:33 LONDON
Iran threatens fresh offensive as US ceasefire talks stall
A senior Iranian official has said Tehran will shift to a fully offensive military posture as efforts to secure a permanent end to the war with the United States stall. The warning comes amid renewed tension over the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that remains central to the wider dispute. Washington has ruled out extending a temporary ceasefire agreement, leaving the diplomatic track under fresh strain.The official said Iranian entities should be prepared to escalate tensions in the strait and the wider region, and added that Tehran would carry out a timely and precise military attack if diplomacy failed.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
Syria probes death of former White Helmets rescuer in police custody
Syria has opened an investigation after Mohammed Gamira, a former White Helmets rescuer, died following detention at a police station in Latakia province. Family members and local reports say he was held over a financial dispute and later died in hospital after his condition worsened. The case has triggered public anger and calls for protests in Latakia, with nationwide demonstrations also planned.The Latakia Internal Security Command said it had launched a probe into the events that took place while Gamira was held at the Haffeh police station. The Ministry of Interior's Security Command said the inquiry would examine the circumstances... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 19:36 LONDON
UK leader Burnham targeted by White House impersonator
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reportedly been targeted by someone posing as White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles in a messaging exchange that has raised fresh concerns about official impersonation and communications security. According to the report, Burnham exchanged a few messages with the impostor before becoming suspicious and cutting off contact. He then informed the relevant authorities.The contents of the messages have not been made public, and sources quoted in the report said they were of no significance. A British government spokesperson declined to comment, citing policy on national security matters. The British Embassy in the United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 18:33 LONDON
Ben-Gvir defends killing 30 to 40 people a night in Gaza amid election campaign
Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has defended killing 30 to 40 people a night in Gaza, according to remarks reported from an interview published on Sunday. The comments were made in a conversation with Rom Braslavski, a former Israeli captive held by Hamas, and were later circulated by Palestinian outlets. Ben-Gvir was criticising what he described as a reduction in Israeli attacks on the territory when he made the statement.The minister is part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition and is one of the most prominent figures on Israel's far right. He does not command the armed forces and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 17:29 LONDON
Wildfires rage across Belgium, Greece, France and Spain as evacuations and deaths mount
Belgium is battling what is believed to be the largest wildfire in its modern history, with flames burning through the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve near the German border. The fire has been active since Friday afternoon and has already scorched more than 3,000 hectares, according to provisional figures. Light rain on Monday morning helped slow the spread eastward, but the blaze continued to move in a north-eastern direction.The fire prompted precautionary evacuations in parts of Monschau, a town close to the border in Germany. Belgium's King Philippe is due to visit the affected area, underlining the scale of the emergency.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 09:33 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
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 Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age In today’s world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, it’s a lifeline. The ability to sift fact from fiction, especially in matters as consequential as migration, is essential for individuals, communities, and the institutions that serve them. The migration landscape is uniquely vulnerable to the hazards of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, collectively known as MDM. The consequences of inaccurate or misleading information can ripple far beyond the individual, affecting entire communities and the systems that govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 12 Feb 2026 09:21 LONDON
