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Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza as ceasefire warning raises fresh concerns Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza as ceasefire warning raises fresh concerns

Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza as ceasefire warning raises fresh concerns

At least five Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip on Friday, including three members of the same family, according to medical sources and local reports. The attacks hit several locations, including north of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, Gaza City's Sabra neighbourhood, and a tent sheltering displaced people east of the city. The latest deaths came as civilians in the territory continued to face severe food insecurity and repeated displacement.Medical sources said an Israeli drone strike north of Khan Younis killed three members of the Abdeen family, and their bodies were taken to Nasser Medical Complex.... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 18:29 LONDON
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Sudan lifts two-year curfew in Khartoum as residents return Sudan lifts two-year curfew in Khartoum as residents return

Sudan lifts two-year curfew in Khartoum as residents return

Sudan's military-led government has lifted a curfew and state of emergency in Khartoum, ending restrictions that had been in place for more than two years. The move comes as residents continue to return to the capital after fighting there ended in March 2025. State media said the decision is intended to help restore normal life in the city.The curfew and emergency measures were imposed after war broke out in April 2023 between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. According to the International Organization for Migration, more than two million of the roughly five million people who fled Khartoum... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 17:33 LONDON
European close: DAX leads gains as Brent slides, sterling softens and palladium surges European close: DAX leads gains as Brent slides, sterling softens and palladium surges

European close: DAX leads gains as Brent slides, sterling softens and palladium surges

Executive summary: European equities finished mixed but broadly firmer, led by a strong DAX advance and gains in the Euro Stoxx 50, while the FTSE 100 was essentially flat and the CAC 40 slipped. The session also featured a sharp drop in Brent crude, a softer euro and pound against the dollar, and a notable jump in palladium, underscoring a cross-asset picture shaped by shifting energy, metals and FX moves. [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Markets Intelligence 360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech Leads, Metals Surge and Oil Slips Ahead of Jackson Hole Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech Leads, Metals Surge and Oil Slips Ahead of Jackson Hole

Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech Leads, Metals Surge and Oil Slips Ahead of Jackson Hole

Executive summary: U.S. equities opened firmer, led by technology and large-cap benchmarks, while energy stocks lagged as WTI crude fell. The strongest moves in early trading came from precious metals, with palladium and silver surging sharply, alongside gains in natural gas and platinum. The market tone suggests investors are leaning into growth and rate-sensitive assets while watching Jackson Hole for policy cues. [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Markets Intelligence 360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
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South Korea announces joint drills with US and Japan for September 7-11 South Korea announces joint drills with US and Japan for September 7-11

South Korea announces joint drills with US and Japan for September 7-11

South Korea has announced that it will hold joint military exercises with the United States and Japan from September 7 to 11. The drills, called Freedom Edge, will take place in international waters east and south of Jeju island. The exercise is focused on North Korea, according to the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff.The planned manoeuvres will include maritime missile defence, air defence, anti-submarine warfare and cyber defence. The announcement came on Friday, August 28, after Washington reduced other annual joint exercises with Seoul. South Korean officials said the move followed a decision by the United States to cut... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 11:03 LONDON
European markets open mixed as DAX outperforms, CAC 40 lags, and commodities send a split signal European markets open mixed as DAX outperforms, CAC 40 lags, and commodities send a split signal

European markets open mixed as DAX outperforms, CAC 40 lags, and commodities send a split signal

Executive summary: European trading opened with a clear divergence: Germany’s DAX rose while the FTSE 100, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. The move came alongside a sharp drop in Brent crude, a jump in natural gas and silver, and a softer euro and pound against the dollar. The pattern points to a market still balancing growth hopes, energy-price relief, and caution around policy and sector rotation. [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Markets Intelligence 360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo closes higher as Nikkei extends gains, while Korea and Hong Kong slip on a mixed Asia-Pacific session Tokyo closes higher as Nikkei extends gains, while Korea and Hong Kong slip on a mixed Asia-Pacific session

Tokyo closes higher as Nikkei extends gains, while Korea and Hong Kong slip on a mixed Asia-Pacific session

Executive summary: Tokyo led Asia-Pacific trading at the close, with the Nikkei 225 rising +1.3% and the Nikkei 225 ETF also higher, while the Kospi and Hang Seng fell. Commodities were mixed, WTI crude dropped -2.5%, natural gas jumped +5.3%, and silver and palladium advanced. In FX, USD/JPY edged higher and USD/CNY slipped, underscoring a session shaped by divergent risk signals across equities, energy and metals. [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Markets Intelligence 360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Extends Record Run, Commodities Split on Energy and Metals Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Extends Record Run, Commodities Split on Energy and Metals

Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Extends Record Run, Commodities Split on Energy and Metals

Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed, with the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei 225 ETF both higher, while Hong Kong and Australia slipped. In commodities, natural gas and silver led gains, gold edged up, and WTI crude and platinum fell. The yen weakened modestly against the dollar, while the yuan was little changed. The move set points to a session shaped by rate expectations, currency pressure, and a sharp divergence between energy and precious metals. [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Markets Intelligence 360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Wall Street closes broadly higher as Nvidia, Microsoft and Meta power a tech-led rally Wall Street closes broadly higher as Nvidia, Microsoft and Meta power a tech-led rally

Wall Street closes broadly higher as Nvidia, Microsoft and Meta power a tech-led rally

Executive summary: US stocks finished higher in a broad advance led by megacap technology, with Nvidia, Microsoft and Meta posting outsized gains and lifting the Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500 and Dow. The move came alongside strength in Bitcoin, natural gas and silver, while energy shares and crude oil slipped. The session points to renewed appetite for AI-linked growth and a softer tone in parts of the commodity complex, though the exact catalyst mix remains a market interpretation rather than a single confirmed driver. [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Markets Intelligence 360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
Piracy off Somalia surges to highest level since 2013, analysis of IMO data shows Piracy off Somalia surges to highest level since 2013, analysis of IMO data shows

Piracy off Somalia surges to highest level since 2013, analysis of IMO data shows

Piracy off Somalia has risen to its highest level since 2013, according to an analysis of data from the International Maritime Organisation. At least 15 attacks have been reported since the start of the year across the Gulf of Aden, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean within 2,000 kilometres of Somalia. The increase marks a sharp change after years in which the region recorded only a handful of pirate attacks annually.The analysis says eight of the attacks took place in the Gulf of Aden since May, an area between Somalia and Yemen that links the Red Sea to the... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 18:34 LONDON

Day News Recap: Nepal flood disaster deepens as Ukraine, Gaza and regional tensions escalate

Nepal’s Himalayan border disaster dominated the day, with flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal Tibet frontier destroying towns, sweeping away bridges and leaving hundreds, and in later reports more than 1,300 people, missing as the death toll climbed sharply. Satellite images showed the scale of the destruction after a glacier collapse triggered the flooding, while rescue teams on both sides of the Nepal China border continued to mobilise and China sent military aid. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Authorities also confirmed the missing included a New South Wales couple on a Himalayan tour, underlining how far the disaster reached beyond the... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Recap 360LiveNews Recap | 27 Aug 2026 18:22 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as DAX outperforms, CAC 40 lags on a sharp Brent slide Europe closes mixed as DAX outperforms, CAC 40 lags on a sharp Brent slide

Europe closes mixed as DAX outperforms, CAC 40 lags on a sharp Brent slide

Executive summary: European markets ended mixed, with Germany’s DAX leading gains while France’s CAC 40 fell nearly 2%. A steep drop in Brent crude, firmer natural gas, and a softer euro shaped the session, while gold and silver held modest gains. The move set reflected a split between energy-sensitive assets and broader risk appetite. [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Markets Intelligence 360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech, Banks and Bitcoin Lead, While Energy and Oil Slide Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech, Banks and Bitcoin Lead, While Energy and Oil Slide

Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech, Banks and Bitcoin Lead, While Energy and Oil Slide

Executive summary: U.S. equities opened firmer, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones all higher, led by gains in technology, financials and crypto-linked assets. The move came alongside a sharp drop in WTI crude and energy stocks, while natural gas surged and precious metals were mixed to lower. The opening tone suggests investors are rotating toward growth and rate-sensitive areas, even as commodity weakness points to easing inflation pressure at the margin. [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Markets Intelligence 360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Five Russian drones enter Moldovan airspace on Independence Day Five Russian drones enter Moldovan airspace on Independence Day

Five Russian drones enter Moldovan airspace on Independence Day

Moldova said five Russian drones entered its airspace on the morning of its Independence Day, prompting authorities to monitor the skies for public safety. The first crossing was reported at about 3:55am, according to the supplied report, and the drones were described as having come from the direction of neighbouring Ukraine. One drone later disappeared from radar near the village of Pervomaisc, close to the border.The Moldovan Ministry of Defence said the unauthorised overflights happened after Russian air attacks on Ukraine. It said national authorities, together with partners, were continuing to monitor airspace for the safety of the population. The... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 12:05 LONDON
Trump says Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but seriously wounded after February strikes Trump says Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but seriously wounded after February strikes

Trump says Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but seriously wounded after February strikes

US President Donald Trump has said he believes Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but was seriously wounded in the strikes that killed his father. His comments came after fresh reporting and renewed speculation about the younger Khamenei's fate. Trump made the remarks in an interview with conservative commentator Glenn Beck, saying he did not think Khamenei was dead.Trump said the injuries were severe, describing damage to the left side of Khamenei's body, including his arm and leg. He said his view was based in part on the behaviour of Iranian negotiators, whom he said were still seeking a final blessing... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 11:03 LONDON
European markets open firmer as oil slides, FTSE and DAX lead gains European markets open firmer as oil slides, FTSE and DAX lead gains

European markets open firmer as oil slides, FTSE and DAX lead gains

Executive summary: European equities opened higher, with the FTSE 100 and DAX both up more than 1%, as Brent crude fell sharply and risk appetite improved. The move came alongside a softer euro and pound against the dollar, while gold held near record territory and natural gas extended gains. [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Markets Intelligence 360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo closes mixed as energy and metals diverge, Nikkei edges higher while crude slides Tokyo closes mixed as energy and metals diverge, Nikkei edges higher while crude slides

Tokyo closes mixed as energy and metals diverge, Nikkei edges higher while crude slides

Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended with a mixed tone, as the Nikkei 225 and Kospi posted modest gains while the Hang Seng and ASX 200 slipped. The sharpest moves in the session were outside equities, with WTI crude falling more than 4%, natural gas jumping over 5%, and gold and silver holding firmer. The yen weakened against the dollar, adding another layer to the cross-asset picture. [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Markets Intelligence 360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Qatari PM heads to Tehran as mediation efforts continue over US-Iran talks Qatari PM heads to Tehran as mediation efforts continue over US-Iran talks

Qatari PM heads to Tehran as mediation efforts continue over US-Iran talks

Qatar's prime minister is due in Tehran on Thursday for talks aimed at de-escalating tensions and reviving dialogue between Iran and the United States. The visit comes as the wider conflict has entered its sixth month without a diplomatic breakthrough. Qatar said the trip reflects its view that diplomacy remains the best way to resolve differences and support stability in the region.A spokesman for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani will meet a number of Iranian officials. According to the statement, the discussions will focus on ways to reduce tensions and create... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 04:59 LONDON
Trump administration renews push to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook amid legal dispute Trump administration renews push to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook amid legal dispute

Trump administration renews push to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook amid legal dispute

The Trump administration has renewed its effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, after her legal team said there is no legal basis for President Donald Trump to fire her. The dispute centres on allegations of mortgage fraud, which Cook's lawyers say are unsupported and are being used to pressure the central bank. The row has intensified concerns about political interference in the Federal Reserve, which is meant to operate independently of the White House.Cook's lawyers, Abbe David Lowell and Norman Eisen, issued a rebuttal letter on Wednesday rejecting the administration's claims. They said this was the second time... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 04:00 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Oil Slides, Gold Firms and Asia-Pacific Sentiment Splits Tokyo Opens Higher as Oil Slides, Gold Firms and Asia-Pacific Sentiment Splits

Tokyo Opens Higher as Oil Slides, Gold Firms and Asia-Pacific Sentiment Splits

Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a mixed but generally constructive tone, led by a stronger Nikkei 225 and gains in Hong Kong and Australia. The sharp drop in WTI crude, alongside firmer gold and natural gas, is shaping the early cross-asset picture, while the yen remains under pressure near 159 per dollar. South Korea’s Kospi lagged, showing that the regional rally is not broad-based. [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Markets Intelligence 360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Wall Street closes mixed as Meta and Microsoft offset AI and energy weakness, oil slides nearly 6% Wall Street closes mixed as Meta and Microsoft offset AI and energy weakness, oil slides nearly 6%

Wall Street closes mixed as Meta and Microsoft offset AI and energy weakness, oil slides nearly 6%

Executive summary: US stocks finished mixed, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Russell 2000 lower while the Dow was essentially flat. Meta and Microsoft led large-cap gains, but weakness in Nvidia, Amazon, Apple, Tesla and energy shares kept the broader tape under pressure. The sharpest macro move was in WTI crude, which fell nearly 6%, while gold and bitcoin firmed and the dollar strengthened against the yen. [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Markets Intelligence 360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
Israeli seizure of UNRWA East Jerusalem training centre draws condemnation as injuries reported Israeli seizure of UNRWA East Jerusalem training centre draws condemnation as injuries reported

Israeli seizure of UNRWA East Jerusalem training centre draws condemnation as injuries reported

UNRWA's acting commissioner-general has condemned the Israeli seizure of the Qalandiya Training Centre in East Jerusalem, saying the move is part of a campaign to weaken the agency and undermine Palestinian rights. Christian Saunders said Israeli forces violated UN premises when they raided the centre in the Kafr Aqab neighbourhood on Tuesday, expelled staff and ordered them not to return. He also said the agency would remain in place despite the pressure, adding that force would not determine the outcome of the conflict.The latest account says five Palestinians were injured by Israeli gunfire near the site during the operation, according... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
Europe closes higher as FTSE 100 hits record, oil slides sharply and gold firms Europe closes higher as FTSE 100 hits record, oil slides sharply and gold firms

Europe closes higher as FTSE 100 hits record, oil slides sharply and gold firms

Executive summary: European equities finished broadly higher, led by a record close for the FTSE 100, while the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 also advanced. The session was marked by a sharp drop in Brent crude, firmer natural gas, and a modestly stronger gold price, with the euro and sterling both slightly softer against the dollar. The move points to a market balancing relief from lower oil with continued interest in defensive and inflation-sensitive assets. [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Markets Intelligence 360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
US-Iran standoff deepens as Trump says he is not in a hurry for talks US-Iran standoff deepens as Trump says he is not in a hurry for talks

US-Iran standoff deepens as Trump says he is not in a hurry for talks

United States President Donald Trump has said he has "no time schedule" for Iran to return to negotiations, sharpening the public standoff over the conflict between Washington and Tehran. In comments to Al Jazeera, Trump said he was "not in a hurry" and repeated that the United States was "winning very big." He also accused Iran of economic collapse and harsh treatment of protesters, while saying he would wait "whatever it takes" for talks to resume. The remarks came as the United States announced enhanced sanctions on Iran and 60 entities in other countries doing business with it.Officials have described... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 15:30 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil Slides, Gold and Bitcoin Rise, and Banks Outperform Tech Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil Slides, Gold and Bitcoin Rise, and Banks Outperform Tech

Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil Slides, Gold and Bitcoin Rise, and Banks Outperform Tech

Executive summary: US equities opened mixed at 9:40 a.m. New York time, with the Dow edging higher while the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 slipped. The clearest cross-asset move was a sharp drop in WTI crude, which helped pressure energy shares, while gold, Bitcoin and Ether advanced. Banks outperformed, defense stocks lagged, and chip shares were slightly lower, pointing to a market that is rotating rather than moving in one direction. [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Markets Intelligence 360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Europe opens higher as oil slump, gold strength and firmer risk appetite shape the session Europe opens higher as oil slump, gold strength and firmer risk appetite shape the session

Europe opens higher as oil slump, gold strength and firmer risk appetite shape the session

Executive summary: European equities opened firmer, led by the FTSE 100 and DAX, while Brent crude fell sharply and gold extended its rally. The move points to a market balancing lower energy costs, safe-haven demand in metals, and a modestly softer euro. FX was mixed, with sterling slightly stronger against the dollar and the yen weaker as USD/JPY climbed. [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Markets Intelligence 360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close higher as oil slides, gold firms and Korea leads regional gains Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close higher as oil slides, gold firms and Korea leads regional gains

Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close higher as oil slides, gold firms and Korea leads regional gains

Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended mixed to firmer at the Tokyo close, with South Korea’s Kospi the standout mover, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 and the Nikkei ETF posted only modest gains. The sharpest cross-asset move was in energy, where WTI crude fell more than 7%, helping support risk sentiment across the region. Gold also advanced, the yen weakened against the dollar, and the Australian and Hong Kong benchmarks finished higher. [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Markets Intelligence 360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Australian leaders clash over AI data-centre energy rules at national cabinet meeting Australian leaders clash over AI data-centre energy rules at national cabinet meeting

Australian leaders clash over AI data-centre energy rules at national cabinet meeting

Australia's national cabinet is meeting in Sydney with a dispute over proposed standards for artificial intelligence data centres expected to dominate the talks. Premiers and chief ministers are due to sit down with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as the federal government pushes a plan that would set national requirements for new facilities. The agenda also includes domestic violence, bird flu, fuel security and gun laws, but the data-centre issue is the clearest source of disagreement.The federal proposal would require developers to bring their own renewable energy and meet parameters on water use and community contributions. Queensland and the Northern Territory... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 20:35 LONDON
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Taiwan indicts nine over alleged illegal exports of AI servers to China Taiwan indicts nine over alleged illegal exports of AI servers to China

Taiwan indicts nine over alleged illegal exports of AI servers to China

Taiwanese prosecutors have charged nine people in Keelung over an alleged scheme to illegally export high-end artificial intelligence servers to mainland China. The case involves employees linked to Nvidia and Super Micro, and it has become the latest enforcement action in the wider contest over advanced computing hardware. Prosecutors said the servers were routed through multiple locations in an apparent attempt to evade export controls.According to the prosecutors, one Nvidia employee and two Super Micro employees are among those charged. They said 74 servers reached China, with 50 sent through Indonesia, 16 delivered directly and eight routed via Japan and... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 20:32 LONDON
At least 47 killed in gang attack near Haiti's capital as hostages are threatened At least 47 killed in gang attack near Haiti's capital as hostages are threatened

At least 47 killed in gang attack near Haiti's capital as hostages are threatened

The attack in Kenscoff near Haiti's capital has now been confirmed as one of the deadliest recent assaults in the area, with the UN saying at least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped. The violence took place at the weekend in the hillside community above Port-au-Prince, where armed men also set homes on fire. A gang leader has since threatened to kill the hostages if authorities kill any gang members or use drones against them.In a video posted on social media, the man identified himself as Izo 2 and warned the director of Haiti's national police,... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 19:01 LONDON
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Around 40 displaced people killed in church attack near Haiti's capital Around 40 displaced people killed in church attack near Haiti's capital

Around 40 displaced people killed in church attack near Haiti's capital

Around 40 displaced people were killed when armed gang members attacked a church shelter in Kenscoff, in the hills above Port-au-Prince, according to the local mayor. The assault took place on Sunday night and left other people missing, wounded or abducted, officials said. The victims had been sheltering inside a displaced persons camp located in the church.Mayor Massillon Jean said on Monday that authorities had counted about 40 bodies after the attack. He described the incident as a "night of terror" in a municipality that has faced months of gang violence and incursions. Jean said some of the victims were... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 04:00 LONDON
DRC constitutional battle over 2028 succession intensifies amid reform push DRC constitutional battle over 2028 succession intensifies amid reform push

DRC constitutional battle over 2028 succession intensifies amid reform push

President Felix Tshisekedi's reform agenda is fuelling a political battle in the Democratic Republic of the Congo over what will happen when his current mandate ends in 2028. The dispute centres on whether constitutional change could eventually affect the rules governing presidential succession and term limits. It is unfolding in Kinshasa while the country is also dealing with an armed rebellion in the east.Under the current constitution, the president is elected for five years and may be renewed once, while the number and length of presidential terms are protected from constitutional revision. Tshisekedi said in May that he had not... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 02:00 LONDON
South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills for a second day over Iran war constraints South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills for a second day over Iran war constraints

South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills for a second day over Iran war constraints

South Korea says the United States has cancelled the planned Ssangyong amphibious landing exercise, a major joint marine drill scheduled for next month. The move affects a biennial exercise that normally brings together South Korean and US marine forces for combined amphibious operations. Seoul said the cancellation was linked to force availability constraints caused by the US-Israel war on Iran.A South Korean Marine Corps spokesman said the US Marine Corps formally notified South Korean forces in June that its ability to deploy troops for this year's exercise would be limited because of the situation in the Middle East. The spokesman... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 13:59 LONDON
Dutch broadcaster withdraws from Eurovision over neutrality and Gaza divisions Dutch broadcaster withdraws from Eurovision over neutrality and Gaza divisions

Dutch broadcaster withdraws from Eurovision over neutrality and Gaza divisions

The Dutch public broadcaster AVROTROS has said it will not take part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, arguing that the competition can no longer be considered neutral. The decision comes amid continuing divisions over the war in Gaza and Israel's participation in the event. AVROTROS said the contest has become a platform for division rather than a unifying cultural event.In a statement released on Monday, the broadcaster said international conflicts were increasingly affecting the competition and undermining its neutral character. It said there was a lack of clarity from organisers, the European Broadcasting Union, over how countries are assessed... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 12:39 LONDON
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Kazakhstan pro-government Adilet wins parliamentary election as Tokayev consolidates power Kazakhstan pro-government Adilet wins parliamentary election as Tokayev consolidates power

Kazakhstan pro-government Adilet wins parliamentary election as Tokayev consolidates power

Kazakhstan's newly formed pro-government Adilet party has won more than 71% of the vote in Sunday's parliamentary election, according to the electoral commission. The result is likely to strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's position after a constitutional overhaul that reshaped the legislature. Four other blocs also entered the new 145-member, single-chamber parliament known as the Kurultai.The commission said 74% of eligible voters took part in the vote, with about 12.6 million of Kazakhstan's 20 million people eligible to cast ballots. Adilet was founded earlier this year and is led by Tokayev's top aides, and it absorbed the former ruling party, Amanat,... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 10:03 LONDON
Thai PM meets security chiefs after 51 coordinated attacks in the south Thai PM meets security chiefs after 51 coordinated attacks in the south

Thai PM meets security chiefs after 51 coordinated attacks in the south

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has held an urgent meeting with senior security officials after a wave of coordinated violence overnight in Thailand's southern border provinces. Officials said 51 incidents were reported on Saturday night across Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala, where a small-scale Muslim insurgency has been active for years. The attacks involved bombs, arson and other property damage, and the most visible target was a convenience store in Pattani.Authorities said the attackers did not engage with military or police forces. Only three civilians were known to have been wounded, and they were reported to be recovering on Sunday. A bomb... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 08:02 LONDON
Trump renews Strait of Hormuz claim as Iran threatens to keep waterway closed Trump renews Strait of Hormuz claim as Iran threatens to keep waterway closed

Trump renews Strait of Hormuz claim as Iran threatens to keep waterway closed

Donald Trump has renewed his claim over the Strait of Hormuz after posting a map on Truth Social that depicted the strategic waterway as "new American territory". He did not comment on the image, but the post revived a dispute that has already drawn sharp responses from Iranian officials. The exchange centres on one of the world's most important shipping lanes and comes amid continuing tension between Washington and Tehran.The latest remarks were followed by a direct warning from Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, who said the strait would remain closed until the United States changes... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 15:29 LONDON
Fourteen killed in air strike on Myanmar monastery in Sagaing region Fourteen killed in air strike on Myanmar monastery in Sagaing region

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 360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
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Somalia child hunger crisis deepens as aid cuts force health facilities to close Somalia child hunger crisis deepens as aid cuts force health facilities to close

Somalia child hunger crisis deepens as aid cuts force health facilities to close

Severe acute malnutrition among children is rising in Somalia as more than 200 health and nutrition facilities have been forced to shut after cuts to international aid. UNICEF said the deterioration is taking place against a backdrop of drought, displacement and widespread food shortages across the country. The agency warned that nearly 1.9 million children are projected to be malnourished this year.UNICEF said the number of children admitted for severe acute malnutrition and related complications rose by 32 percent in the first six months of 2026. Its spokesman, James Elder, said aid cuts were closing access to healthcare and nutrition... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 09:03 LONDON
UN Security Council straw poll puts Guyana's Rodrigues Birkett ahead in race for next secretary-general UN Security Council straw poll puts Guyana's Rodrigues Birkett ahead in race for next secretary-general

UN Security Council straw poll puts Guyana's Rodrigues Birkett ahead in race for next secretary-general

The United Nations Security Council has held a second informal straw poll in the race to choose the next secretary-general, with Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett emerging as the leading candidate. The vote took place on Friday as the council continued its search for consensus ahead of Antonio Guterres' departure at the end of December. The poll is non-binding, but it is one of the main steps used to narrow the field before a formal recommendation is sent to the General Assembly.According to the results circulated after the vote, Rodrigues Birkett received eight votes to encourage, three to discourage and four... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 01:59 LONDON
Australia, Canada and UK condemn Israel over World Central Kitchen probe closure Australia, Canada and UK condemn Israel over World Central Kitchen probe closure

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 360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan

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 360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 LONDON
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