ADB and Japan launch new water security fund
The Asian Development Bank and the Government of Japan have established a new water security fund in Tokyo to support Asia and the Pacific against worsening floods, droughts, and other water-related shocks. Japan will make an initial $10 million contribution to the Water Initiative for Security, Efficiency and Resilience Fund, or WISER Fund. ADB said the fund will help its developing member countries strengthen water systems, reduce disaster risks, improve water-use efficiency, and apply digital and innovative solutions to water challenges. ADB President Masato Kanda said water is "more basic to life" and called for faster and smarter investment to... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 22:00 LONDON
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At least 23 killed in Afghanistan's Nuristan floods as rescuers search for more than 100 missing
Rescue crews in eastern Afghanistan are searching for survivors after sudden flash floods killed at least 23 people in Nuristan province and left more than 100 others missing. The flooding struck on Monday, with teams on Tuesday digging through the rubble of collapsed homes and mud-covered debris. Forecasters have warned that more flooding could follow, keeping the emergency response under pressure.Officials said an unknown number of buildings collapsed in Nuristan, including in the provincial capital, Parun. Footage from the area showed homes reduced to mud and rubble after waters cascaded down mountainsides. The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation's meteorology... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
Flooding continues across Assam as rivers stay above danger levels
Flooding continued across large parts of Assam on Tuesday morning, with one more death reported in Upper Assam and the state's flood death toll this year rising to 11. The worst-affected districts include Sivasagar, Jorhat and Charaideo, where officials said water levels remained unusually high after heavy rain since Sunday. Rivers in several locations were still flowing above danger levels, adding to the pressure on local communities and emergency services.Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described the situation in Upper Assam as "unprecedented flooding" and said water levels in the area were "unseen in half a century". As of 8 am... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 10:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran conflict widens as deaths mount, UK gets new prime minister and markets turn risk off
The biggest escalation remained the conflict between the United States and Iran, with Washington saying it had carried out a ninth straight night of strikes while Tehran said mediators had relayed proposals to end the fighting and its foreign minister claimed talks were held under the threat of bombing. Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned the US it would receive an “unforgettable lesson”, and the supreme leader called for “sacred unity” as the confrontation deepened. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Casualties linked to the wider conflict also rose. The Pentagon named two US soldiers killed in Jordan while defending against Iranian missile and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 20 Jul 2026 18:25 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: US strikes on Iran deepen as deaths mount and markets turn risk off
Two United States service members were killed and several others injured after Iranian ballistic missiles struck Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, sharply escalating the confrontation and adding to pressure on Washington to respond. đź”—The United States Central Command said it launched a new wave of strikes overnight, the ninth consecutive night of attacks, while Iran said it had hit US bases in Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan as the conflict widened across the Middle East. đź”— đź”—Another US service member died in northern Iraq after the controlled detonation of an unexploded drone munition, underlining the wider danger to American forces... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 20 Jul 2026 08:34 LONDON
Assam floods suspend train services near Simaluguri as tracks go under water
Train services have been suspended in the Simaluguri area of Assam after floodwater overtopped railway tracks and entered the station yard and railway colony. The disruption follows heavy rainfall in the upstream catchment, which caused the Dikhow River to overflow and flood parts of Simaluguri town in Sibsagar district. Indian Railways said the measures were taken to protect trains and passengers as water levels remained high.According to the Northeast Frontier Railway, services on the Simaluguri-Namtiali and Simaluguri-Selenghat sections have been suspended until further notice. Long-distance trains from Dibrugarh and Tinsukia have been diverted via the Rangiya-Rangapara route, while several local... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 08:02 LONDON
At least two dead as heavy rains and flash floods strike central Texas
At least two people have died and more than 230 others have been rescued after torrential rains and flash floods hit central Texas this week. The flooding has affected communities including Uvalde and Kerrville, while storms continued to move through western parts of the state on Friday. Officials said the emergency response remained active as crews worked to reach stranded people and assess damage.The state has deployed 2,350 emergency responders to the region, supported by helicopters, boats and aircraft. Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster for 59 counties and said the state was carrying out round-the-clock emergency operations. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 22:00 LONDON
The Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 LONDON
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