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
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UN warns of worsening hunger crisis in Somalia as millions face high levels of food insecurity
The United Nations is warning that Somalia is facing another major hunger crisis, with about six million people now said to be experiencing high levels of food insecurity. The warning comes as drought, conflict and displacement continue to affect access to food across the country. Humanitarian agencies say the situation has become more difficult because of severe cuts in international aid.The World Food Programme says many people are not getting enough to eat and that it has only a fraction of the funding it needs to provide assistance. The warning points to a worsening emergency rather than a sudden shock,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 22:02 LONDON
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
Trump backs White House ballroom project after Supreme Court allows construction to continue
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "We are grateful for the Decision of the United States Supreme Court. The Military/Ballroom Complex being built on the hallowed grounds of the White House, which is so vital for National Security, will be THE GREATEST OF ITS KIND! It is something that Presidents have wanted for 150 years, and that the Military has been seeking for the last 100 years. Construction is under budget and ahead of schedule. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" - "Ed Martin has been with me from the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
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Russian double-tap drone strike on Kryvyi Rih shopping centre kills 15 and injures 130
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 15, with 130 people injured. The attack hit the city's largest shopping complex in two waves on Friday, according to local and national officials. The second strike reportedly came after emergency crews had already arrived at the scene.Dnipropetrovsk regional head Oleksandr Hanzha said two of the people who died later succumbed to their injuries in hospital. He said 29 of the injured were in a serious condition, while rescuers continued searching for people believed to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 19:59 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine under renewed attack as Middle East tensions and market jitters deepen
Russian strikes killed civilians across Ukraine, with a hit on a busy shopping centre in Kryvyi Rig leaving six dead and more than 90 wounded, while separate missile and drone attacks were reported in Pechenihy, Kyiv, Zhytomyr and Kharkiv as the toll rose further. 🔗 🔗In Kyiv, local authorities said Russian ballistic missile strikes killed 17 people and injured more than 40 in and around the capital on Thursday, underscoring the scale of the latest wave of attacks. 🔗 Moscow said any peace plan must reflect what it calls the realities on the ground, signalling no shift in its position... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Aug 2026 18:23 LONDON
Trump orders 90-day tariff-free beef import window to cut ground beef prices
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 21 August 2026 at 11:52 BST: "Today, I concluded a deal to substantially lower the price of ground beef for working American families. As everyone knows, under President Biden, beef prices soared at their fastest rate and the American beef herd fell to its smallest size in modern history." "As we work to rebuild this herd and help our ranchers, for the next 90 days, the United States will allow up to 300, 000 metric tons of product for ground beef to be imported with no out of quota tariff. We have... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 17:30 LONDON
Russian strikes kill civilians across Ukraine as death toll rises
Russian missile and drone strikes have killed and wounded civilians in several parts of Ukraine, with fresh reports of deaths in Pechenihy, Kyiv, Zhytomyr and Kryvyi Rig. The attacks also injured people at a border crossing near Odesa and Moldova, according to the supplied reports. The incidents form part of a wider wave of Russian strikes that Ukrainian officials say has continued to hit residential and civilian sites.The latest figures cited in the material say at least 10 people were killed in Pechenihy on Tuesday, while a separate strike killed 15 in Kyiv and three in Zhytomyr on Thursday. Another... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 16:30 LONDON
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China rejects US wrongful-detention claim over Myanmar scholar Min Zin
China has rejected a United States claim that Myanmar scholar Min Zin was wrongfully detained, saying he is suspected of endangering national security. The dispute centres on Min Zin, who was arrested on June 3 after travelling to Yunnan at the invitation of the Chinese government to attend a conference. Beijing said on Friday that there is no such thing as so-called wrongful detention under Chinese law.A spokesman for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the relevant US individual was suspected of engaging in activities that endanger China's national security and had therefore violated Chinese law. The US Department of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 14:34 LONDON
Iran says war should end from a position of power as US ramps up sanctions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said the months-long war with the United States should end now, arguing that Tehran is in a position of strength and dignity. His remarks came as Iran's foreign ministry condemned a new US sanctions push as economic terrorism and crimes against humanity. The comments underline a sharp escalation in rhetoric at a time when talks remain on hold and military tensions continue.Pezeshkian said it was better to bring the war to an end now, saying the world recognised what he described as Iran's victory. He accused the United States of attacking schools, hospitals and infrastructure... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 14:29 LONDON
US Treasury redesignates Hezbollah as Iranian proxy and sanctions funding network
The United States Treasury has changed Hezbollah's designation to that of an Iranian proxy and imposed sanctions on an alleged funding network linked to the group. The announcement was made on Thursday and marks a further step in Washington's economic pressure campaign against Iran and its allies. The Treasury said the move reflects what it described as Hezbollah's service to the Iranian regime under the command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, particularly its Quds Force.According to the Treasury statement, the new restrictions target 10 people accused of being part of a network that transfers cash to Hezbollah. Washington said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 13:34 LONDON
Iran vows 'devastating' response as US prepares new sanctions briefing
Iran has warned that its response to any new US economic measures would be "devastating" after Washington signalled it was preparing tougher sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on Tehran. The warning came as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said details of the planned measures would be announced on Monday, following President Donald Trump's threat of consequences for any country providing a "lifeline" to Iran. Iranian military and parliamentary figures both responded publicly, framing the move as part of a wider economic confrontation.Major General Ali Abdollahi, the chief of staff of Iran's armed forces, said the response would be broad and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 13:31 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Ebola response expands as US pressure on Iran and global tensions mount
The World Health Organization is allocating 70,000 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the country faces a worsening outbreak, underlining the scale of the health emergency. 🔗In the Middle East, fighting in Yemen has intensified sharply, with government forces saying they carried out 81 attacks on Houthi positions in the past 24 hours, while the Houthis said they had launched their own strikes. 🔗 The United States has also sent a new carrier strike group to the region to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, adding to the military build up. 🔗Washington is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Aug 2026 08:20 LONDON
Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists convicted as sentencing awaits
Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung have been found guilty in Hong Kong of inciting subversion in a case tied to annual vigils for the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. The verdict was delivered under the city's 2020 national security law, which has become the legal basis for some of the most closely watched political prosecutions in Hong Kong. Sentencing will take place later, and the two defendants face a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.The pair were leaders of the now-defunct Hong Kong Alliance, which organised the city's annual Victoria Park vigils. A third defendant, former lawmaker Albert Ho, pleaded... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 04:00 LONDON
US says it thwarted alleged ISIS-linked plot against New York State Capitol as charges filed
US authorities say they arrested Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, after alleging she planned an attack on the New York State Capitol and sought to obtain explosives. The Department of Justice said Bowie was charged with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organisation, identified in the filings as ISIS. Investigators said the alleged plot was stopped before she was able to act.According to the complaint, Bowie had been communicating with an FBI informant through encrypted apps and allegedly said she wanted help making a bomb. Prosecutors say she identified the state capitol as her target and wrote that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 00:29 LONDON
Trump touts congressional wins and signals White House legislative team turnover
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "I am pleased to nominate Phil Axt to the U. District Court for the District of North Dakota. Phil is the Solicitor General of North Dakota, and has litigated numerous important cases for the State, including challenges to harmful Biden Administration policies. Before becoming a lawyer, Phil attended the U. Military Academy, and served our Country admirably, including deployments to Afghanistan. He is a former Law Clerk to Judge Jennifer Elrod of the Fifth Circuit, and Graduate of Yale Law School. Phil is a true warrior,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 00:00 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
Australia summons Israeli ambassador after IDF clears soldiers over Zomi Frankcom killing
Australia has summoned Israel's ambassador after the Israeli military cleared its soldiers of criminal wrongdoing in the 2024 killing of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six other humanitarian workers in Gaza. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said she was outraged by the decision not to pursue criminal proceedings and called for an explanation from ambassador Hillel Newman. The diplomatic response comes after a two-year military investigation into the strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy.According to the supplied material, Mr Newman defended the investigation and rejected what he described as political attacks on its findings. He said the report was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 04:32 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
84-year-old woman pulled alive from rubble three days after Indonesia quake
Rescuers in eastern Indonesia have pulled an 84-year-old woman alive from the rubble of her home three days after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island. The woman, identified as Paulina Pobi, was found in Nitunglea village after a landslide blocked access to the area and left her buried beneath the collapsed remains of her house. Authorities said she was evacuated safely and taken to the nearest health centre for treatment.The quake measured 7.7 magnitude and hit on Saturday morning, according to the information provided by local authorities. It has killed at least 73 people, injured more than 900 and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 02:32 LONDON
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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
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
Trump says Canada tariff pause is linked to a deal and possible Keystone XL revival
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "The most gratifying loss last night was that of a real treasonous creep, Alexander Vindman, to a Radical Left Lunatic, who can't speak or think properly, and who will go down to certain defeat at the hands of Ashley Moody, a truly Fantastic Senator, from the Great State Florida. Vindman, if you remember, was the one who lied about my "Perfect Call" with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine, only to find out that the conversation was routinely recorded and proved that I was 100% in the right... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 16:00 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Ukraine under pressure as Gulf shipping attacks lift oil and UK inflation rises
Russian attacks killed at least five people and injured 11 in Ukraine on Wednesday, with one of the deadliest strikes hitting a bus in Kherson, while anti corruption pressure on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also intensified as investigators widened probes into lawmakers and presidential advisers. 🔗 🔗Ukraine's anti graft agencies said they had uncovered an alleged laundering group involving a deputy head of the presidential office and other senior figures, adding to the political strain ahead of a parliamentary vote. 🔗Fresh attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz have raised alarm over one of the world's most sensitive waterways, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 19 Aug 2026 12:20 LONDON
UK inflation rises to four-month high as energy bills climb
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in the 12 months to July, reaching its highest level for four months as higher household energy costs pushed prices up. The latest figures show gas prices rising at the fastest pace in almost four years, according to the Office for National Statistics. The increase comes after Ofgem raised the household gas and electricity price cap on 1 July, lifting typical annual bills by £221.The energy regulator's 13% cap increase was the main immediate driver of the move, with the ONS saying higher energy bills fed directly into the monthly reading. The figures also showed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 10:34 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
Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs as oil prices surge and inflation fears rise
Long-term borrowing costs across several of the world's biggest economies have climbed to fresh highs, with investors reacting to rising oil prices, inflation concerns and questions over heavy spending on artificial intelligence. The move has been seen in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan, underlining how quickly market pressure has spread across major debt markets. The rise is feeding into expectations that borrowing could become more expensive for households, companies and governments.In the United States, the interest rate on 30-year borrowing reached 5.33% on Tuesday, its highest level since June 2007. In the United Kingdom, long-term debt... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 19:30 LONDON
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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
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
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Canada races to avert looming 50% US tariffs on exports
Canadian officials are making a last-ditch effort to secure a reprieve from 50% tariffs that the United States is due to impose on a broad range of Canadian exports on Wednesday. The talks come as negotiations between the two countries enter the eleventh hour, with Ottawa trying to avoid a new trade shock affecting billions of dollars in goods. The threatened duties would apply to products including electronics, industrial machinery, furniture, dairy products and wine.The tariffs would cover about $20.2bn worth of goods, or roughly 5% of US imports from Canada, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 09:30 LONDON
Large fire at fuel depot near Sulaimaniyah injures about 20 and destroys dozens of tankers
A large fire has torn through a fuel storage depot near the city of Sulaimaniyah in northern Iraq, injuring about 20 people and destroying dozens of fuel tankers. The blaze broke out in the Tanjaro area, which is described as one of the province's main fuel supply sites. Emergency crews and security forces were sent to the scene as the fire spread through the facility.Local officials said no one was killed in the incident and that the injuries were minor. The deputy director general of Sulaimaniyah said the people hurt were treated for non-fatal injuries, while another local outlet reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 03:30 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
Indonesia quake death toll rises to 68 as aftershocks hamper rescue efforts
Rescue teams in eastern Indonesia are continuing to search collapsed buildings after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Flores island in East Nusa Tenggara province, with the death toll now at least 68. More than 200 people have been injured, and thousands of residents remain displaced as aid deliveries continue to reach communities cut off by the quake. The hardest-hit areas include Flores, where many people have spent days waiting for help and searching for relatives.An official at Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency confirmed late on Monday that the death toll had risen from 54 to 68, while nearly 1,600 aftershocks have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 14:33 LONDON
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Deadly earthquake on Indonesia's Flores island as aid shortages deepen
Authorities on Indonesia's Flores island say aid shortages are worsening after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake killed at least 53 people and displaced about 5,000 residents. Survivors in several parts of the island are sleeping outdoors as aftershocks continue, while landslides and blocked roads are slowing the delivery of food, water and medical supplies. The quake struck shortly before 06:00 on Saturday at a shallow depth of 15km, increasing the damage across affected communities.Early assessments from Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency say more than 1,000 houses have been damaged, along with dozens of health facilities, schools and government offices. In Manggarai Regency,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 09:59 LONDON
Lula and Bolsonaro camp launch Brazil presidential race with rallies in Sao Paulo and Rio
Brazil's two main presidential camps have opened their campaigns with large rallies in their political strongholds, setting up what is expected to be a closely fought October election. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva addressed more than 10,000 supporters at Vila Euclides Stadium outside Sao Paulo, while Senator Flavio Bolsonaro gathered thousands on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. The launches underline how the contest is already being framed around foreign interference, trade pressure and control over Brazil's natural resources.Lula, who is seeking a fourth nonconsecutive term, spoke in a city where he first rose to prominence 47 years ago... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 22:33 LONDON
Hurricane Lala weakens but flooding and outages persist in Hawaii
Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm after passing south of Hawaii, but dangerous flooding, strong winds and power outages continued to affect the islands on Sunday. The Big Island remained the main focus of concern as pounding surf, heavy rain and gusty squalls continued to lash coastal and inland areas. Tropical storm warnings also stayed in place for several other islands as the system moved west.Governor Josh Green said more than 60,000 households were without power and that three hospitals had switched to generator power. He also said at least one person died in a car accident in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 16:29 LONDON
War and blockade deepen Iran's economic strain as prices rise and wages lag
Months of war with the United States and a naval blockade of Iranian ports are intensifying economic pressure across Iran, according to a report published on 16 August. In Tehran, residents described a labour market with few attractive openings, low pay and worsening living costs. The report said the strain is being felt most sharply by workers trying to cover basic expenses while searching for better-paid jobs.One Tehran resident, Saeed, said he was looking for work beyond his current elementary school teaching job because the available postings offered poor conditions and little security. He said many employers were offering monthly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 13:38 LONDON
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Ireland faces pressure over planned fuel excise restoration as pump prices stay high
Ireland's government is under renewed pressure over its plan to begin restoring excise duty on petrol and diesel on 1 September. The move comes after months of temporary cuts introduced to cushion motorists, hauliers and farmers from higher fuel costs. But continuing instability in the Middle East and a long, hot summer that has reduced crop yields have kept pressure on prices and added to political concern.According to the supplied material, the government first approved a temporary excise cut in March. After nationwide fuel protests in April, ministers agreed to deeper reductions and initially set the end of July as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 08:32 LONDON
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Indonesia kills at least 51 as rescue efforts continue
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday morning local time, killing at least 51 people and forcing thousands from their homes. The strongest effects were reported on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara province, with damage concentrated around Maumere, Sikka regency and nearby areas. Rescue teams were still working to reach communities cut off by landslides and blocked roads.The quake hit at 5:58am local time, or 21:58 GMT on Friday, with its epicentre about 68 kilometres north-northwest of Ende, according to the US Geological Survey. The agency said the earthquake was shallow, at a depth of 10 kilometres,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 06:32 LONDON
Canadian petition to expel US ambassador Pete Hoekstra passes 171,000 signatures
A petition before Canada's House of Commons calling for the expulsion of United States Ambassador Pete Hoekstra has passed 171,000 signatures and is set to be discussed by Parliament. The petition asks Canadian lawmakers to declare Hoekstra persona non grata and seek his removal as ambassador to Canada. It comes amid renewed friction between Ottawa and Washington over tariff policy and public remarks by the envoy.The signature total is far above the 500 needed for a petition to be considered by the House of Commons. The petition was authorised by Green Party leader Elizabeth May after being put forward by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 22:00 LONDON
Zimbabwe ferry disaster death toll rises to 69 after Lake Kariba capsizing
Recovery teams in Zimbabwe have pulled 23 more bodies from a ferry that capsized on Lake Kariba, raising the death toll to 69. The vessel overturned on Tuesday after leaving Kariba town harbour, and search and recovery operations were still under way on Saturday. Police said the boat was carrying far more people than it was authorised to hold, making the disaster one of the country's worst maritime accidents in decades.Authorities said the ferry was carrying an estimated 153 people despite a maximum authorised capacity of 90 passengers. Police investigations suggest the vessel was overloaded when it overturned in rough... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 20:29 LONDON
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USS George Washington departs Vietnam as Middle East carrier rotation nears
The USS George Washington has begun leaving Da Nang, Vietnam, in a move that is expected to send the aircraft carrier toward the Middle East. The ship is widely reported to be the vessel likely to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, although the Pentagon has not confirmed that transfer. The departure comes as the Lincoln remains deployed in the region amid the war involving Iran.The movement was reported on Saturday and follows days of scrutiny over conditions aboard the Lincoln. The carrier has been at sea for more than 266 days without a port stop, which the supplied material describes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 19:29 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
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
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
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
