Trump sends Saudi civil nuclear agreement to Congress as review begins
The United States has formally sent a classified civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, beginning a 90-day legislative clock under the Atomic Energy Act. The submission was made on Monday, according to an administration official and others familiar with the matter. The deal is intended to support Saudi Arabia's civilian nuclear programme, but its future remains tied to a political condition set by Donald Trump.The agreement was signed last month in Washington by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his Saudi counterpart, according to the supplied material. Trump then said the pact would not move... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 04:29 LONDON
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Malaysia's Anwar draws backlash over Taiwan remarks amid non-aligned stance debate
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has prompted fresh scrutiny of Kuala Lumpur's foreign policy after comments on Taiwan that were praised by China and criticised by Taiwan. In an interview aired earlier this month, Anwar said he saw Taiwan "as part of China, period" and added that this was "accepted by all". The remarks have revived debate over whether Malaysia is maintaining its long-standing non-aligned approach between Beijing and Washington.Anwar also drew attention for comparing the Taiwan issue with Malaysia's own territorial unity. Asked whether he would condemn China if it used force after peaceful "reunification" failed, he said that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 03:30 LONDON
Iran and Oman discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz after tanker strike
Iran said it has restarted talks with Oman on managing traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after an oil tanker was struck and disabled near the entrance to the waterway. The discussions focused on a temporary navigational corridor and on clearing mines from the strait, which remains one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes. The tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile about 9 nautical miles northeast of Oman's Ash Shishah, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations.The renewed talks come as most shipping through the strait has been shut down since the war began on 28 February,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 02:59 LONDON
UN says Myanmar human rights situation has plummeted to a new low
The United Nations has said Myanmar's human rights situation has "plummeted to a new low" in a report published on Tuesday. The assessment says civilians continue to face airstrikes, arson attacks, displacement and denial of assistance as fighting grinds on across the country. It also says abuses against the Rohingya minority have worsened sharply in western Rakhine State.The report says Myanmar's military, which seized power in a 2021 coup, has deepened civilian suffering in its effort to secure control and legitimacy. It estimates that 8,075 civilians, including 1,074 children, have been killed since the coup, with at least 1,241 deaths... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 02:00 LONDON
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Oil prices fall for a second day as US shifts from Iran strikes to sanctions
Oil prices fell for a second straight day on Tuesday as traders judged the risk of renewed US military strikes on Iran to have eased. Washington instead threatened broader economic sanctions, prompting a calmer reaction in energy markets than many analysts had expected. The move came as attention remained fixed on the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas shipments.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the campaign as an "economic D-Day" against Tehran, but the US gave no timeline for the measures and did not name any countries that could face penalties. According to the supplied material,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 23:29 LONDON
US-led Gaza peace board warns Hamas over kites as ceasefire tensions rise
The US-led Board of Peace overseeing the Gaza ceasefire has warned Hamas to stop militant activity, including flying kites, after Israel threatened retaliatory strikes. An official from the board said the message was delivered through the established mechanism set up to manage the truce. The same official also said Israel must respect the ceasefire and limit military action to responses to genuine and imminent threats.The warning came after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel would step up operations in Gaza if Hamas launches kites, drones or balloons. The latest dispute followed reports that a series of kites... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 23:03 LONDON
US expands sanctions on Iran under Operation Economic Outcast
The United States has announced a new round of sanctions on Iran and on global entities doing business with it, in what officials have described as a further economic escalation. The measures were formally dubbed Operation Economic Outcast, and officials also referred to the campaign as an "economic D-Day". The move is intended to increase pressure on Tehran to return to negotiations over the war and its nuclear programme.According to the supplied reporting, the latest sanctions were announced on Monday and follow repeated demands from President Donald Trump that Iranian leaders make concessions, including dropping claims over the Strait of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 23:00 LONDON
Syrian Kurdish-led SDF dissolves after merging into army in Damascus deal
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have announced that they are dissolving as an independent military force after completing their integration into the Syrian army. The declaration was made by commander Mazloum Abdi in a televised speech from the presidential palace in Damascus on Tuesday evening. It marks a major shift in Syria's postwar military landscape and a significant step in the consolidation of power by the new authorities in the capital.Abdi said the group had completed the process of integrating its fighters into brigades of the Syrian army. He said the announcement represented the end of the SDF's mission and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 20:30 LONDON
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Qatar and Pakistan step up daily efforts to revive US-Iran talks amid Hormuz tensions
Qatar says it and Pakistan are speaking daily with parties involved in efforts to revive negotiations between the United States and Iran, as pressure from new US sanctions continues to build. The comments add a diplomatic track to an already tense standoff in which Washington has expanded restrictions on Iran and related entities. Qatar also urged Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the regional stakes of the dispute.Majed Al-Ansari, Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said officials were "on the phone on a daily basis" trying to work out ideas for a return to negotiations. He said Qatar remained focused... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 19:05 LONDON
Trump says mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz as oil market volatility continues
President Donald Trump said the United States Navy has removed or detonated all mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that Iran has largely closed since the start of the war in the Middle East. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he also warned that Iran had been notified any ship or boat placing new mines would be "immediately and systematically destroyed." The statement adds to the pressure around one of the world's most sensitive energy chokepoints. The strait is a major route for global energy supplies, and the closure has already caused sharp swings in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 18:59 LONDON
CIA Director Ratcliffe reported in Moscow for unannounced talks amid stalled US-Russia contacts
The reported Moscow visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe has added a new layer to already strained US-Russia relations. US media reports said Ratcliffe travelled to the Russian capital on an unannounced trip, with flight-tracking data and social-media footage appearing to show a US military aircraft arriving and later departing. Neither Washington nor Moscow has publicly confirmed the purpose of the visit or who, if anyone, he met.The reports said a US military C-17 flew from the United States to Latvia and then on to Moscow on Tuesday, before returning later the same day. Data cited by trackers showed the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 18:32 LONDON
Day News Recap: Haiti church massacre, Ukraine drone strike and US sanctions drive a grim global day
At least 40 displaced people were killed when armed gang members attacked a church shelter in Kenscoff, in the hills above Port-au-Prince, in one of the deadliest assaults yet in Haiti's spiralling violence. A fresh overnight raid in the same hillside community left dozens more dead and others injured, underlining how gangs continue to terrorise areas around the capital. 🔗 🔗In Ukraine, authorities said a Russian drone guided by artificial intelligence killed three people in Zaporizhzhia, which they described as the first confirmed AI guided strike of its kind. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also said there is a limited window for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Aug 2026 18:24 LONDON
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Sweden seeks to expropriate Russian-owned estate near Muskö naval base over security concerns
Sweden's armed forces have asked the government to expropriate a Russia-linked property near Muskö Naval Base, citing security concerns around the strategically sensitive site. The request concerns a beach plot on Muskö island in the Stockholm archipelago, where a luxury house has reportedly been under construction. Officials said the location could create risks because of its proximity to the naval installation.The military said the property has "unique conditions for strengthening the defence of Muskö Naval Base, particularly against drones." It said the request was driven by "the threat from Russian drones and the ownership situation of the property." Defence Minister... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 17:03 LONDON
UN and Red Cross renew push for global limits on autonomous weapons
The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross have renewed calls for countries to agree global bans and limits on autonomous weapons. The appeal, issued on Tuesday, focuses on systems that can identify and attack targets without direct human command. The organisations said the technology is advancing faster than the rules meant to govern it.The two bodies said they are not seeking a total ban on every related technology, but want clear rules to control development and use. They said they have not confirmed autonomous weapons being used in combat, even though such systems are already being... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 15:30 LONDON
Israeli forces raid and seize UNRWA training centre in East Jerusalem
Israeli forces have raided and seized the Qalandiya Training Centre, a UNRWA-run facility in Kafr Aqab in occupied East Jerusalem. The operation took place on Tuesday after Israeli forces closed the nearby Qalandiya checkpoint, according to the supplied report. Heavy military deployments were seen across surrounding neighbourhoods and the adjacent Qalandiya refugee camp.Troops forcibly expelled all UNRWA employees from the site and told them not to return, before beginning work to evacuate the complex. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was present at the scene and described the move as an operation to evacuate the building. He also said there... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 15:03 LONDON
Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport
German investigators have uncovered a third drone and suspected military explosives near Leipzig airport, in a development linked to an attempted sabotage of the cargo and military logistics hub. The discovery was reported in Kabelsketal, just west of the airport, and is said to have taken place on 14 August, 10 days after the unsuccessful attack. Leipzig airport is used for cargo operations and military logistics, including transport linked to NATO and Ukraine's Antonov Airlines.The latest findings include about 50 grams of what investigators believe to be a military explosive. The office of the prosecutor general, which is leading the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Rohingya refugees protest in Cox's Bazar over aid cuts and return demands
Hundreds of Rohingya refugees gathered in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, on Monday and Tuesday to mark the ninth anniversary of their exodus from Myanmar and to press for justice, dignity and the right to return home. The protests took place in the world's largest refugee settlement, where more than 1.2 million Rohingya now live in about 30 camps. Organisers said the demonstrations were meant to remember the atrocities committed against the community and to draw attention to what they described as an ongoing humanitarian crisis.The United Council of Rohingya refugee group said it organised the protest, while reporting from the camps... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 13:36 LONDON
Russia intensifies forced recruitment and mobilisation fears amid reports of coercive tactics
Reports from across Russia say security forces are detaining men off the street and pressuring them to sign military contracts, as concern grows over a possible new mobilisation wave linked to the war in Ukraine. The accounts describe a pattern of coercion that has become more visible since mid-2025 and appears to have intensified in August. One of the places repeatedly mentioned is Penza, where footage shared on social media has shown plainclothes men trying to force fighting-age men into vehicles.The reports say the detentions have taken place in several settings, including on the street, at workplaces, on the way... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 13:33 LONDON
Israel resumes Gaza strikes after Kushner leaves ceasefire talks
Israeli strikes hit residential areas in Gaza again within hours of United States envoy Jared Kushner leaving talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the supplied report. The renewed attacks came as efforts to salvage a ceasefire remained stalled and both sides accused each other of violating the plan. The report says the strikes marked a return to pre-ceasefire rules of engagement.One strike hit a crowded cafe at the Gaza City port, which the report says was also being used as a displacement camp. At least seven Palestinians were killed there, including a child. Another strike hit Gaza... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 13:30 LONDON
Vatican envoy visits Moscow and presses for end to Ukraine war
The Vatican has sent a senior envoy to Moscow for talks focused on the war in Ukraine, in a fresh diplomatic move involving Russia's foreign ministry. Cardinal Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican secretary for relations with states, met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during the visit. According to the supplied material, the Vatican said Gallagher demanded an end to the war, while the Kremlin said the discussions covered peace in Ukraine.The visit took place on Tuesday, 25 August, in Moscow. It is described as the third time the Vatican has sent a diplomatic mission to Russia since the war began... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 12:32 LONDON
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Finland's Stubb says support for Ukraine and NATO, EU, UN roles remain priorities
President of Finland Alexander Stubb addressed the annual meeting of heads of mission in Helsinki on 25 August 2026 and opened by saying he had arrived from Ukraine that morning. He said President Volodymyr Zelensky's message was clear: Ukraine needs support for air defence, energy supply and financing. Stubb said much had happened in foreign and security policy since last year's ambassador conference, but support for Ukraine remained Finland's priority. He framed his remarks around three main instruments for Finnish foreign policy: NATO, the European Union and the United Nations. He said Finland's foreign policy must be active in those... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 12:31 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: UK missile move draws Kremlin warning as Iran pressure, Taiwan exports and Libya talks unfold
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he is likely to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next month, after talks in Kyiv on supplying Ukraine with missiles, in what would be his first visit to the city as prime minister. 🔗A Kremlin adviser warned that factories in the United Kingdom making drones for Ukraine could face attacks from unknown sources after Britain agreed to share missile blueprints with Kyiv, sharply escalating the war of words around Western military support. 🔗In the Middle East, China said its trade with Iran should not be subject to outside interference... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Aug 2026 12:20 LONDON
Kremlin adviser warns UK drone factories could face attacks after missile blueprint move
A Kremlin adviser has warned that factories in the United Kingdom producing drones for Ukraine could face attacks from "unknown sources" after Britain agreed to share missile blueprints with Kyiv. Andrei Fedorov said he could not "exclude 100 percent" the possibility of "semi-military" action against Britain. The comments were made as tensions rose over London's military support for Ukraine.Fedorov, described in the supplied material as a former Russian deputy foreign minister, linked the warning to the UK's decision to declassify blueprints for British-made components for the Scalp missile. He said Moscow sees that move as evidence of Britain's "direct military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 10:59 LONDON
Burnham likely to attend UN General Assembly in New York after Kyiv talks on Ukraine missiles
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he is likely to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next month, in what would be his first visit to the United States since taking office. The trip is not yet fully confirmed, and Downing Street said the plans remain uncertain. Burnham made the comments after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, where he said the discussion had clarified what he needs to do in the coming weeks.Burnham told Bloomberg that he was looking forward to going to New York in September. He said he had not fully confirmed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 10:33 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Haiti church massacre, US sanctions on Iran and Ukraine AI drone strike dominate briefing
At least 40 displaced people were killed when armed gang members attacked a church shelter in Kenscoff, in the hills above Port-au-Prince, in one of the deadliest assaults yet on civilians fleeing violence in Haiti. 🔗The United States has launched a fresh sanctions offensive against Iran, widening financial pressure and warning that countries or entities doing business with Tehran could face consequences, while Iran said it was ready and vowed retaliation. 🔗 🔗In Ukraine, authorities said a Russian drone guided by artificial intelligence killed three people in Zaporizhzhia, which they described as the first confirmed AI guided strike of its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Aug 2026 08:40 LONDON
Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill one of his sons amid election security row
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly repeated his claim that Iran tried to kill one of his sons, but he gave no details about when the alleged plot took place or which son was targeted. The allegation was made during a phone interview with Channel 14, a conservative Israeli broadcaster, and was reported as part of a wider discussion about security protection for public figures. Netanyahu said the case was "unbelievable" and linked it to what he described as the need for stronger protection against Iranian threats.The claim came as Netanyahu responded to reports that one of Israel's security... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 06:29 LONDON
Ukraine stages first-ever drone parade in Kyiv on Independence Day
Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day in Kyiv with what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as the country's first-ever aerial, ground and naval drone parade. The display replaced the traditional image of soldiers marching down the capital's main street with unmanned systems designed for frontline use. It took place on Monday local time and highlighted how the war has reshaped Ukraine's military production and public messaging.Nine unmanned surface vessels, also known as drone boats, travelled along the Dnipro River as part of the event. In the skies above Kyiv, bomber drones and aerial-target interceptors were shown, while 30 unmanned ground vehicles... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 06:03 LONDON
US support for Iran war falls as Trump approval hits record low
Public support in the United States for military action against Iran has fallen to its lowest level since the conflict began, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Monday. The survey also found President Donald Trump's approval rating holding at 33%, matching the lowest level recorded in the polling series across both of his terms. The findings point to growing political pressure on the White House as the war continues and economic concerns deepen.The poll found that 31% of Americans surveyed support US military action against Iran, down from 37% in March and 34% earlier this month. Among Republican respondents,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 23:04 LONDON
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Zelenskyy faces mounting domestic pressure amid corruption probes and wartime election dispute
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing renewed domestic pressure in Ukraine as corruption investigations widen and debate continues over whether wartime elections should be held. The issue has sharpened as international leaders visit Ukraine to mark Independence Day, while Russian and Ukrainian attacks continue to intensify. The political dispute is unfolding alongside the war, adding to the strain on the presidency.According to the supplied material, Zelenskyy has rejected calls for wartime elections, including a demand from a sacked minister. The latest reporting also says domestic pressure has been growing amid corruption investigations into senior government officials. No further details of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 22:37 LONDON
Two UN peacekeepers killed in ambush near Pajut in South Sudan
Two United Nations peacekeepers have been killed in an ambush in South Sudan, according to the UN mission in the country. The attack took place as a patrol travelled toward Pajut in Jonglei state, an area that has seen repeated insecurity amid wider political and military tensions. The mission said armed men carried out the ambush on Monday.Three other peacekeepers were wounded in the attack, along with two South Sudanese police officers and two civilian staff attached to the mission. The identities and nationalities of those killed have not yet been disclosed. The UN mission said it deployed a Quick... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
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US military strike in eastern Pacific kills two as campaign resumes after pause
The US military has carried out another lethal strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people it accused of trafficking drugs. The attack took place on Sunday and was announced by US Southern Command on Monday, ending a pause of more than two months in the campaign against alleged drug boats in Latin America's Caribbean and eastern Pacific routes. The command said the target was a low-profile vessel operating along established narcotrafficking routes.US Southern Command said the strike was a "lethal kinetic strike" and did not provide evidence that the vessel was carrying drugs. It said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
Syria sentences former grand mufti to life in prison over Assad-era war crimes
A court in Damascus has sentenced Syria's former grand mufti, Ahmed Hassoun, to life in prison after convicting him of crimes including inciting civil war and complicity in intentional killing. The Fourth Criminal Court delivered the ruling in the capital, according to state media, in one of the most prominent accountability cases brought by Syria's transitional authorities. Hassoun, who denied the charges, was Syria's top Muslim cleric from 2005 to 2021 during the rule of ousted president Bashar al-Assad.The court said the official religious establishment he led was used to provide cover for military and security operations during the 13-year... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 21:34 LONDON
Houthis claim missile strike on Saudi ship off Yanbu as operator confirms incident
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for a missile strike on the Saudi vessel Amzan off the coast of Yanbu in the Red Sea. Saudi shipping company Bahri later confirmed that the ship had been involved in a maritime incident and said all crew members were safe. The company said there were no injuries and that it remained in contact with the vessel while coordinating with the relevant authorities.According to the supplied material, a Houthi military spokesperson said the vessel was targeted off Yanbu with a ballistic missile. The group said the attack was part of what it described as an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 21:32 LONDON
UK and Ukraine strike AI security deal using battlefield data
The UK and Ukraine have agreed a new deal to use Ukrainian battlefield data to train artificial intelligence systems designed to help protect sensitive sites in Britain. The agreement is intended to support security at UK defence locations and critical infrastructure, including railways and energy plants. It is being described as the first arrangement of its kind in the UK.Under the plan, AI models trained on data from Ukraine will be used to help identify protesters and hostile-state activity around military bases and other protected sites. The scheme will begin with a pilot at a UK defence site, where the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 20:03 LONDON
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Ukraine says first confirmed AI-guided drone strike killed three in Zaporizhzhia
Ukrainian authorities say a Russian drone guided by artificial intelligence killed three people in the city of Zaporizhzhia, in what they describe as the first confirmed attack of its kind. The strike is being treated in Kyiv as a significant development in the war because the drone was said to have selected its final impact point autonomously. Among the dead was a 19-year-old woman, according to the account cited by Ukrainian officials.The attack was reported after military forensic teams examined the drone wreckage, which Ukrainian authorities said supported the conclusion that AI had been used. According to the same account,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 19:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine marks Independence Day as wars, sanctions and trade tensions ripple worldwide
Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day in Kyiv with a ceremony focused on the war effort and appeals for continued international backing, as allies signalled support and Britain said it would share classified Storm Shadow production knowledge with Kyiv. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also joined a Coalition of the Willing meeting on Ukraine and sanctions enforcement by video link. 🔗 🔗 🔗On the battlefield and beyond, Ukraine's drone campaign against Russian energy infrastructure is now being felt in Central Asia, with petrol shortages and cross border fuel runs reported in Kazakhstan and neighbouring states. In Russia, a warehouse fire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Aug 2026 18:27 LONDON
Israeli strike hits Gaza shelter near al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah
An Israeli air strike has hit a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza, killing at least one person and wounding several others. The strike took place early on Monday near al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. The incident adds to the continuing toll of attacks in the enclave despite the ceasefire agreement in place since October 2025.The Israeli army said in a post on Telegram that it had targeted two militants in the Deir al-Balah area on Sunday night. It identified one of them as Muhammad Abdul Nasser Jaber Abu Asad and said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
Trump says Iran is in an economic and military death spiral, signals continued U.S. pressure
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Lots of "bluster" from Doug Ford, who is the Premier of the Canadian Province of Ontario, but who is better known as the less charismatic, intelligent, and overall unimpressive brother of the late, great, Rob Ford. America has been carrying Canada for decades, but no longer! A. will always be far bigger, richer, and stronger than Canada. Without the United States, Canada couldn't survive, It's where they get all of their money and, because of their current bad leadership, primarily Governor Carney, and his Flunky, Ford,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 17:30 LONDON
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UK to share Storm Shadow production knowledge with Ukraine as Kyiv hosts allied talks
Britain is set to share classified missile-production knowledge with Ukraine in a move that could help Kyiv produce its own version of the Storm Shadow long-range cruise missile. The development comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits Kyiv on his first foreign trip and is due to co-chair a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. It also coincides with Ukraine's Independence Day events, adding diplomatic weight to the announcement.The reported transfer concerns weapons information rather than new missile deliveries, and the material is described as declassified details of missile components used in Storm Shadow and the French equivalent, Scalp.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 16:59 LONDON
Ukraine marks Independence Day in Kyiv as allies pledge continued support
Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day in Kyiv on Sunday with a ceremony centred on the country's war effort and its appeal for continued international backing. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine wants peace but will not surrender to Russia, framing the anniversary as both a national commemoration and a statement of resolve. The event came as allied leaders used the occasion to restate support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.Among those backing Kyiv was UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who pledged continued support despite Russian threats, according to the supplied reporting. The ceremony also featured messaging from other foreign leaders,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 15:59 LONDON
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 | 24 Aug 2026 13:59 LONDON
Amnesty says Indian forces used pellets and grenades in Delhi protest crackdown
Amnesty International has said Indian security forces used pellet-firing shotguns, grenades, batons and electric shock devices against student protesters in New Delhi during July demonstrations linked to exam scandals. The rights group said more than 100 students were injured in the crackdown, which took place as thousands of people tried to block Parliament Street and march towards parliament. Its findings add fresh detail to an already contentious dispute over how police and paramilitary forces responded to the unrest.According to the investigation, the force used on 20 July included tear gas, pellet guns and electric shock devices, with evidence verified through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 13:34 LONDON
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Conakry landfill collapse kills at least 30 as rescue work continues after heavy rains
At least 30 people have been killed after a landfill collapse in Guinea's capital, Conakry, following heavy overnight rains. The incident struck the Dar es Salam open-air dump shortly after 2am local time on Sunday, sending a mass of waste onto nearby homes. Rescue workers were still digging through debris as the scale of the damage became clearer.Six people were critically injured and taken to hospital, according to the supplied report. Several homes were destroyed in the collapse, which hit the city's main dumping ground. Territorial Administration Minister Dienabou Toure visited the scene and said the remaining families would be... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 13:31 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Reno wildfire drives mass evacuations as US, Europe and Asia face fresh shocks
Authorities in Nevada have ordered about 42,000 people to leave their homes as a wildfire on the outskirts of Reno remains uncontained, with another 45,000 under evacuation warning as crews try to slow the spread. 🔗In the Middle East, Syria has sentenced former grand mufti Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun to life in prison in Damascus over crimes linked to the nearly 14 year war, while Iran has condemned France for expelling two Iranian diplomats and called the move illegal. 🔗 🔗Washington is preparing a major new sanctions package against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent due to unveil measures later on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Aug 2026 12:21 LONDON
Guinea-Bissau mpox outbreak spreads, with many child cases
Guinea-Bissau has reported 46 suspected mpox cases and seven confirmed cases since it declared an outbreak in July, with more than half of patients now children. Health authorities say the vast majority of confirmed infections are in the Bissau autonomous sector, where the capital is located, with one case also recorded in the nearby Biombo area. No deaths have been reported so far.The outbreak was declared on 4 July, a little more than a week after the country confirmed its first mpox case in a 27-year-old woman. Since then, cases have appeared intermittently over several weeks, according to a former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 11:33 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Iran tensions, Ukraine support and regional crises dominate a busy global morning
The United States has threatened what it called the largest financial offensive ever assembled against Iran, as Washington prepares new sanctions and Tehran warns that any move against its oil exports would have consequences for Gulf energy flows. 🔗In a separate sign of pressure on Iran, the country said it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas in Fars province, a rare energy boost for a sector hit by war and sanctions. 🔗Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is travelling to Tehran for talks with senior Iranian officials on mediation efforts over the Iran, US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Aug 2026 08:37 LONDON
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 | 24 Aug 2026 08:02 LONDON
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 | 23 Aug 2026 15:29 LONDON
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Israeli man wounded in stabbing near al-Auja in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces have launched a wide search operation in the Jordan Valley after a stabbing attack near the village of al-Auja in the eastern occupied West Bank. The incident took place at a commercial complex on the main road near the village, according to the information provided by Israeli public broadcaster Kan and cited by a security source. Israeli police said the victim, an Israeli man in his 20s, was moderately wounded.The suspect fled the scene after the attack, the Israeli army said. In response, the military said it had deployed a large-scale search operation in the area, backed by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 10:29 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
Chile closes embassy in Tehran amid US-Iran tensions
Chile has announced it will close its embassy in Tehran on 31 August, citing an internal operational reorganisation and security factors in the Middle East. The decision was set out in an official statement from Chile's foreign ministry on Saturday, and it comes as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to rise. Chile said the move is preventive and does not amount to a break in diplomatic relations with Iran.According to the statement, consular services previously handled by the embassy in the Iranian capital will be transferred to Chile's consulate in Ankara. The ministry said the closure is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 03:31 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
US envoy says Israel struck Syrian base without adequate warning
Tom Barrack, the United States ambassador to Turkiye and special envoy for Syria, has accused Israel of carrying out strikes on Syria's Abu Duhur military base this week without giving Washington adequate warning. He described the attack as an unnecessary escalation and said it may have been intended to bait Turkiye, which has substantial influence in the region. Israeli officials rejected that account and said they had shared intelligence information with authorised parties in the United States before the Tuesday strike.The dispute has sharpened an already tense regional picture involving Israel, Turkiye and Syria. Barrack said in a Friday interview... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 19:59 LONDON
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
Nigeria and the Sahel security divide deepens after Burkina Faso detains air force crew
A diplomatic dispute between Nigeria and the Sahelian states of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger has added pressure to efforts to address shared cross-border security threats. The latest flashpoint came in December 2025, when Burkina Faso detained 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel after their C-130 transport aircraft made an emergency landing in Bobo-Dioulasso. The aircraft was travelling to Portugal for scheduled maintenance when the incident occurred.Burkina Faso said the plane had entered its airspace without the required authorisation. Nigerian officials said the landing was caused by a technical problem, and the Nigerian Air Force said the crew had followed safety... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
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
Sinaloa governor Ruben Rocha returns to office amid US criminal charges
The governor of Mexico's northwestern state of Sinaloa, Ruben Rocha Moya, has said he has resumed his duties after a leave of absence, despite criminal accusations from the United States. Rocha announced on social media on Friday that he was returning to office and insisted on his innocence. He said he was taking up his responsibilities with a "clear conscience" and "head held high".Rocha said he had been away from office since May 1. The US government has accused him of protecting a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel in exchange for help with his political career. In the same case,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 23:30 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
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
UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision
Britain, Canada and Australia have sharply criticised Israel after it declined to open a criminal investigation into the April 2024 strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza that killed seven humanitarian workers. The three governments described the decision as shameful and said the victims and their families deserved justice and accountability. Their joint intervention adds fresh diplomatic pressure over one of the most closely watched aid-worker killings of the Gaza war.The dispute centres on the 1 April 2024 attack, when the Israel Defense Forces fired on the convoy as it was delivering food to civilians in Gaza. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 19:29 LONDON
Iran warns Bulgaria and southeastern Europe over support for US operations
Iran has warned Bulgaria that countries supporting US military operations against Tehran could become legitimate targets, according to a report published on Friday. The warning is linked to Bulgaria's Bezmer Air Base, which was approved in July for use in refuelling US military aircraft. The development has raised concern that the dispute could extend beyond the Middle East and into southeastern Europe.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly delivered the warning in a conversation with his Bulgarian counterpart. He said any country aiding what Tehran described as US "aggression" against Iran would be treated as a legitimate target for retaliation. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 19:04 LONDON
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
US shifts last aircraft carrier in Asia to Middle East as Iran war strains regional posture
The United States has moved its last aircraft carrier in Asia, the USS George Washington, from Japan to the Middle East as the war involving Iran continues into its sixth month. The redeployment is part of a wider shift of military assets away from the Asia-Pacific region to support operations in the Middle East. It has prompted concern among US allies in Asia about whether Washington can maintain its deterrence posture toward China.The carrier was sent to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for nine months at a stretch. Reports cited in the source material said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 14:00 LONDON
Eight killed in charter plane crash near remote Alaska radar site
Eight people were killed when a civilian-contracted charter plane crashed in western Alaska near a remote military radar site, according to the United States military. Rescuers who reached the area confirmed there were no survivors after the aircraft went down west of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport on Thursday. The plane was a Cessna 441 operated by Anchorage-based Security Aviation.A Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson said the crash happened at about 20:15 GMT. The National Transportation Safety Board's Alaska region chief, Clint Johnson, said earlier that two pilots and six passengers were on board. Alaskan Command said rescuers landed near the crash... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
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
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
Yemen fighting intensifies as government and Houthis trade attacks
Yemen's conflict has intensified sharply, with government forces saying they carried out 81 attacks on Houthi positions in the past 24 hours. The Houthis, meanwhile, said they launched drone strikes on two targets in Saudi Arabia's Najran province, including Najran airport and an Aramco facility. The exchanges mark one of the clearest signs in months that the country's long-running war may be moving back toward wider confrontation.Government spokesperson Majed Abdullah al-Nuzaili said the strikes led to the "neutralisation" of a number of Houthi fighters and field commanders. The Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said the group "successfully" hit the two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
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
New US carrier strike group arrives in Middle East to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln
A new US carrier strike group has arrived in the Middle East, according to the supplied report, in a deployment intended to relieve the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln. The movement marks a fresh rotation of naval forces in a region where carrier presence is often used to signal readiness and sustain operations. The report does not specify the exact port, sea area, or the full composition of the strike group.The only confirmed timing in the material is that the report was published on 20 August 2026. It says the new deployment is meant to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 18:30 LONDON
Israel's national security minister shows video of future execution facility for prisoners
Israel's national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir has posted a video showing construction work at what he described as a future execution facility for prisoners. In the video, he said the site will include gallows for carrying out death sentences in Israel. The move adds a new public dimension to a long-running campaign by the far-right minister to expand capital punishment for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks.The row is linked to legislation approved in March by Israel's parliament at Ben Gvir's initiative. According to the supporting material, the law provides for the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 17:30 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
Romania destroys explosive sea drone near Neptun Deep gas project as tensions rise
Romania said its air force destroyed a marine drone carrying explosives a few hundred metres from the Neptun Deep gas project in the Black Sea. The drone was first spotted by a commercial ship near the offshore platform at around 6.30am local time, prompting a military response. Two Romanian F-16 aircraft were sent to the area and the drone was destroyed.The Romanian defence minister said the decision was taken to protect the lives of several hundred people working on the platform and to secure critical infrastructure. He also said he had received confirmation from Ukraine that the drone did not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 17:02 LONDON
USS George Washington arrives in the Arabian Sea amid carrier rotation concerns
The USS George Washington has arrived in the Arabian Sea as part of a scheduled deployment, according to US Central Command. The move comes as the carrier is expected to replace the USS Lincoln in the Middle East. It also follows renewed scrutiny of the Lincoln after reports of difficult conditions aboard the ship.CENTCOM said on Thursday that the George Washington arrived on Wednesday. The carrier had previously been deployed to the Western Pacific before being sent to the region. The shift leaves the US without an aircraft carrier in the Western Pacific, despite Washington's strategic focus on that area.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 16:00 LONDON
US sends USS George Washington to the Middle East amid war with Iran
The United States has sent the aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the Middle East as an emergency reserve amid the war with Iran. The move was announced by the Pentagon last week and has now become a visible part of Washington's military response. It also leaves a temporary gap in the US naval presence in the Pacific, according to a strategic analyst cited in the supplied material.The carrier was based at Yokosuka in Japan, where it and its support ships have served as a deterrent force in the Pacific. Its role has been described as a reserve for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 15:30 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
Myanmar's Rohingya crisis deepens amid Arakan Army takeover in Rakhine State
A new investigation says Myanmar's civil war is driving fresh abuses against the Rohingya minority in Rakhine State, where the Arakan Army now controls much of the area. The report says Rohingya families have been caught between the Myanmar military and rebel forces, with allegations of forced conscription, targeted attacks and killings. It also says the violence is unfolding in a region that is largely inaccessible to outside observers.The material says more than 150,000 Rohingya have been driven from their homes since the civil war escalated after the 2021 coup, adding to a displacement crisis that began with the military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
Israel strikes Abu al-Duhur airbase in Syria as Damascus denies Turkish base plans
Israel carried out air strikes on the Abu al-Duhur airbase near Aleppo on Tuesday, hitting the runway and storage facilities at the site, according to Syrian state media. The attack came amid rising tensions involving Israel, Syria and Turkiye over military activity in Syria. It was described as Israel's first strike on Syrian government assets since March.Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said there are no plans to establish a Turkish military presence at the airbase. In an interview with Axios, he said Turkish military officials had visited the site as part of training and broader military cooperation, but denied any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 12:05 LONDON
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
North Korea says Trump's scale-back of joint military exercises with South Korea 'changes nothing'
North Korea has said that Donald Trump's decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea "changes nothing," in a fresh reaction to the long-running dispute over drills on the Korean Peninsula. The statement was reported on 20 August 2026 and follows an earlier response from Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who said she had "no interest" in the move. The latest comment suggests Pyongyang is continuing to downplay any diplomatic significance in the adjustment.The supplied material does not give details on the size of the reduction, the timing of the exercises, or whether... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 05:59 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
Repeated drone breaches reported at Williamtown RAAF base in second incident in a month
Police in New South Wales have confirmed that unidentified drones breached restricted airspace around Williamtown RAAF base for a second time in a month. The base, about 30 kilometres north of Newcastle, is Australia's main fighter pilot training facility and hosts the majority of the country's F-35A fighter jet fleet. The latest incursion was reported in early August, following a similar incident in July.The confirmation came after earlier reports that multiple unidentified drones had been seen flying around the base and nearby Newcastle Airport over several days in July. Police said officers are working with the Australian Defence Force and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 03:59 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
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
Pentagon questions NATO allies on support for US policy in alliance review
The Pentagon has circulated a questionnaire to NATO allies asking whether they are publicly supportive of US foreign policy priorities and aligned with the Trump administration's approach to the transatlantic alliance. The three-page document, titled "Questions for NATO Allies & Other Key Stakeholders," was obtained from an official who received it. It also asks about restrictions on US access to bases and military flights over allied territory.The questions appear to be part of an ongoing six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe. According to the document, officials are seeking to assess whether allies have endorsed the administration's "NATO 3.0"... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 01:33 LONDON
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
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
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
U.S. sends carrier to Middle East, leaving temporary gap in Pacific, analyst says
The Trump administration has sent the aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the Middle East, a move that one analyst said has created a temporary gap in the Pacific. The deployment comes amid the war with Iran and follows a Pentagon announcement last week that the carrier would replace the USS Abraham Lincoln. According to the report, the move has reduced the U.S. ability to respond quickly to threats in both regions at the same time.The USS George Washington is normally based at Yokosuka, on Japan's coast, where it serves as a deterrent in the Pacific. Its presence is intended... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 18:00 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
At least five killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine, including bus strike in Kherson
Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least five people and injured 11 others on Wednesday, according to authorities. One of the deadliest incidents was a drone strike on a bus in the front-line city of Kherson, where at least four passengers were killed and four more were wounded. The attack took place at about 8:50am local time, and officials said all of the casualties were people travelling on the bus.Kherson regional Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said the wounded were taken to hospital after the strike. He also posted blurred images showing a yellow bus with shattered windows and blood on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 11:30 LONDON
Fresh strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz drive oil prices higher
Three ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz have been hit in recent days, according to British maritime officials, in a renewed wave of attacks on one of the world's most important shipping routes. The incidents took place in the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, where a large share of global oil shipments normally passes. Officials said the vessels were struck by unknown projectiles, and casualties were reported.The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said the attacks resulted in two casualties. INTERCARGO, the association of cargo shipowners, said a sailor aboard the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Minoan Dynasty was killed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 10:00 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
US Interest in Northern Australian Bases Highlights Strategic Role of Tindal, Curtin and Learmonth
Australia's northern military bases are being cast as increasingly important strategic assets, after reporting highlighted both new infrastructure at RAAF Base Tindal and a separate US interest in using other northern airfields for fuel storage. The developments centre on the Northern Territory and north-west Western Australia, where bases are seen as useful for training, logistics and potential operational support. The reporting also points to the growing role of northern Australia in defence planning as regional security concerns continue to shape military preparations.At RAAF Base Tindal, near Katherine in the Northern Territory, newly built bomb shelters have been completed for F-35... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 08:33 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
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
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
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 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
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 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
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
