Republican Senator Thom Tillis Urges Trump to Fire Defence Secretary Hegseth Amid War With Iran
United States Senator Thom Tillis has publicly called on President Donald Trump to remove Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of creating a leadership void at the Pentagon. The criticism comes as the US military is under strain from the ongoing war with Iran. Tillis made the appeal in a social media post on Wednesday, marking a sharp public break with a senior member of his own party.In his post, Tillis said he had seen "inept management" of service members and argued that Hegseth was "intimidated by competence". He said the defence secretary was retreating into culture-war politics instead of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 23:30 LONDON
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Israeli defence minister says Gaza depopulation remains the only solution
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has said there is no real solution for Gaza without removing Palestinians from the territory. He made the remarks at a conference organised by the Israeli publication Ynet on Wednesday, reviving controversy over proposals to depopulate the Gaza Strip. Katz said the idea remains the "only solution", according to the supplied report.Katz said the Israeli government is prepared to take Gaza "by sea, by air and by any means to do it". He also said US President Donald Trump had not cancelled a previously discussed plan, but had only frozen it. The report says Katz... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 23:02 LONDON
Two Palestinians killed during raid by settlers and Israeli forces in West Bank village
Two Palestinian teenagers were killed during a raid by settlers and Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank village of al-Mughayyir on Wednesday. Local accounts said the operation unfolded amid continuing violence in the area, with residents reporting that armed settlers and Israeli soldiers entered the village. The killings have added to already high tensions in the village, which has faced repeated attacks in recent months.The victims were identified by the Palestinian Wafa news agency, citing the head of the village council, as Mohammad Na'ssan and Khalil Abu Aliya. Both were 19 years old. According to the same account, residents... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 22:59 LONDON
US oversees signing of eight Venezuela energy deals in Caracas
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright oversaw the signing of eight energy deals in Caracas on Wednesday, as Venezuela and foreign companies moved to formalise a package described as worth tens of billions of dollars. The agreements were signed at the Miraflores Presidential Palace and involved Chevron, Italy's ENI and GE Vernova. Wright said the package was part of a broader push to expand production and improve conditions in Venezuela and beyond.Speaking alongside interim President Delcy Rodriguez, Wright said the deals represented "tens of billions of dollars of investment" and were "critical in starting this ball rolling of peace, opportunity, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 22:31 LONDON
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Iran says wedding venue strike in Kuhestak killed 4 as US denies bombing site
Iranian media and officials say a wedding venue in Kuhestak, in southern Iran, was hit during an attack on Tuesday, leaving four people dead and dozens injured. The site is near the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that has become increasingly sensitive amid the latest US-Iran escalation. Images published on Wednesday showed extensive damage at the venue, including a hole in the roof and debris scattered across the courtyard.According to the Iranian Red Crescent, 4 people were killed and 50 were wounded, while other Iranian reports put the number of injured at about 60. Iranian media said the dead included... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 22:29 LONDON
Fire breaks out at Tungatinah Power Station in Tasmania's Central Highlands
A fire broke out overnight at the Tungatinah Power Station in Tasmania's Central Highlands, prompting a response from emergency services and a temporary disruption to nearby communities. The blaze was brought under control within hours, and officials said no one was injured. The station is at Tarraleah and is part of Tasmania's hydro-electric system.Emergency services were called at about 9:00pm, according to the supplied report, and the fire was contained by the early hours of Thursday morning. Hydro Tasmania said there were no employees or contractors at the station when the fire started. It also said the power system continues... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 22:02 LONDON
Saudi Arabia says tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz killed two Filipino sailors amid wider Iran-US escalation
Saudi Arabia has said an attack on a Saudi-owned tanker in the Strait of Hormuz killed two Filipino crew members, as tensions in the waterway intensified alongside renewed fighting between the United States and Iran. The vessel, Sidr, was travelling through the strait on Monday night when it was hit, according to the Saudi national shipping company Bahri. Maritime security monitoring has also reported near-daily attacks on vessels in the area, underscoring the continuing risk to shipping in one of the world's most sensitive maritime corridors.Bahri said the incident took place at about 23:40 local time on Monday, or 19:40... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 21:59 LONDON
Maltese businessman acquitted in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case
A Maltese businessman has been acquitted of complicity in the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, in a verdict delivered in Valletta. Yorgen Fenech, 44, had been on trial over the 2017 car-bomb killing that shocked Malta and drew widespread public outrage. The jury cleared him of both charges after eight hours of deliberation, according to the reported verdict.Fenech had denied accusations of complicity in murder and criminal association to commit murder. The jury's decision was reached by an 8-1 margin, and the courtroom reacted sharply to the outcome, with members of Fenech's family reported to have celebrated while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 21:30 LONDON
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Wall Street closes mixed as Nvidia, Apple and energy stocks rally while banks, small caps and defence lag
Executive summary: Wall Street finished mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite edging higher while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones slipped. Nvidia, Apple, Tesla and Meta helped support the tech complex, but weakness in banks, small caps, defence and several chip-linked names kept the broader tape uneven. A sharp jump in WTI crude and firmer natural gas contrasted with declines in gold, silver and platinum, underscoring a session shaped by energy strength, rotation within equities and pressure on rate-sensitive and cyclical pockets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
Alleged Russian spies purportedly speak out in Queensland prison recordings
ABC Investigations says it has found audio published by a Kremlin-controlled television network that appears to capture Kira Korolev and her husband Igor speaking from prison about their arrest, their case and their views on Australian life. The recordings are said to feature a woman speaking in Russian and making remarks about having made a mistake in migrating to another country. The authenticity of the audio has not been independently verified.The Korolevs are being held in separate Queensland prisons while they await trial on espionage-related charges. They are accused of working together to obtain sensitive information linked to national security... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 21:03 LONDON
Polish PM says fire at defence manufacturer was arson, with sabotage probe under way
A fire at a defence manufacturing plant in south-central Poland has been described by Prime Minister Donald Tusk as deliberate arson. The blaze broke out at WB Group's production site in Skarżysko-Kamienna in the early hours of Monday and was extinguished after about two hours by local fire crews. Polish police and the Internal Security Agency are investigating the incident.Mr Tusk said there was "no doubt" that the fire at the Skarżysko-Kamienna plant was an act of sabotage. He made the comments before a cabinet meeting in Warsaw on Tuesday, linking the case to another recent fire at a factory... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 21:00 LONDON
EU prepares more sanctions after failed Leipzig/Halle Airport drone attack
European Union foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc is preparing new sanctions and tighter enforcement after Germany blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport. She said the incident showed that attempts to intimidate Europe would not succeed, and described the attack as state-sponsored terrorism. Kallas also said the EU was moving ahead with more pressure on Moscow rather than waiting for the situation to settle.According to Kallas, the bloc is preparing proposals to add about 1,600 more Russia-linked individuals and entities to sanctions lists. She also said foreign ministers broadly supported a ban on former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 20:31 LONDON
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Nepal hydropower tunnel rescue continues as experts warn survivors may last up to 17 days
Rescuers in Nepal are continuing to excavate around the clock in flood-ravaged districts near the border with Tibet, where more than 900 workers linked to hydropower projects are feared trapped underground. The search is focused on underground power stations and access tunnels that were hit when ice, rock, mud and water swept through the region last Wednesday. The operation remains one of the country's most urgent disaster responses, with crews working under floodlights amid collapsed hillsides and heavily altered terrain.Melbourne-based geologist and engineer Arnold Dix, who is advising the emergency crews, said some survivors could remain alive for as long... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 20:29 LONDON
Canada condemns Pete Hegseth social media post mocking cadet award ceremony
Canadian officials have condemned a social media post by US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth that appeared to mock members of the country's cadet youth programme. The post showed an image of a young cadet receiving an award from her instructor, with a Canadian flag emoji and the caption "this is real". The reaction has added to already strained relations between Ottawa and Washington.Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty said the post was "below the dignity of the office". The Pentagon said the post "speaks for itself", without offering further explanation. Prime Minister Mark Carney also linked the dispute to the wider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 20:03 LONDON
Save the Children says seven children a day have been killed or injured in Lebanon since March
Save the Children says children in Lebanon continue to be killed and injured despite ceasefire arrangements intended to halt the fighting. In a report released on Wednesday, the aid organisation said Israel has killed or injured an average of seven children a day in Lebanon since March. It said the toll reflects continuing attacks on civilian infrastructure and the wider impact of the conflict on families.The group said at least 257 children have been killed and 1,039 injured over the past six months. It also said Israel has killed at least 4,300 people in Lebanon during that period, wounded more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 20:00 LONDON
US boat strike campaign faces fresh scrutiny as families search for missing fishermen
A new report has renewed scrutiny of the Trump administration's boat strike campaign in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, as families in Saint Lucia say they fear missing fishermen may be among the dead. The report says the United States military has carried out dozens of strikes since 2 September 2025, killing more than 220 people it labels as narcoterrorists. It also says the campaign has unfolded with little public identification of those killed.One case highlighted in the report centres on Joseph "Nathy" William, a fisherman from Saint Lucia who disappeared in February after going out to sea with Ricky... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 19:29 LONDON
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Dutch central bank moves gold to London over crisis preparedness concerns
The Dutch central bank has confirmed that it moved 86 tonnes of gold out of North America and into London, saying the decision was driven by increasing geopolitical unrest and the need to be ready for a crisis situation. The transfer took place between March and August and involved gold previously held in the United States and Canada. The bank said the metal is now being held by the Bank of England, where it can be traded more easily if needed.According to the bank, more than 27 tonnes of gold bars were physically moved from New York and Ottawa to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 19:03 LONDON
Chevron to invest more than $7bn in Venezuela expansion and new Orinoco acreage
Chevron has said it will invest more than $7bn in its Venezuela joint ventures as it expands its operations in the country's Orinoco Belt. The company said the plan will allow it to double production to about 600,000 barrels per day over the next five years. It also said it has been assigned additional acreage and will extend its Petroindependencia joint venture into two adjacent areas in the Carabobo region.The announcement was made on Wednesday and comes as the company says it remains the only US oil firm with a major presence in Venezuela. Chevron chief executive Mike Wirth said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East conflict widens as drone fears, sabotage probes and market nerves deepen
The biggest escalation came in the Middle East, where Iran accused the United States of a war crime after saying a strike hit a wedding celebration in Kuhestak, near the Strait of Hormuz, killing at least four people. Donald Trump said the US was striking Iranian targets near the strait and threatened even larger retaliation, while Iran said its Kheibar Shekan missile had become central to the latest exchange of strikes across the region. 🔗 🔗 🔗Pressure on Iran also came from the nuclear front, with the International Atomic Energy Agency saying it urgently needs access to Iranian nuclear sites... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Sep 2026 18:26 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak deepens as WHO warns response must ramp up
The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo must be brought under control by breaking every chain of transmission. Speaking in Geneva, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the epidemic will continue to threaten the DRC, its neighbours and the wider region until all transmission chains are identified and stopped. The warning comes as official government data show deaths from the disease have now exceeded 3,000.Tedros said it remains unclear how many people came into contact with the virus before they died, which means there are transmission chains that health teams have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 17:59 LONDON
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USS Abraham Lincoln pauses in Thailand after 286-day deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived at Laem Chabang in Thailand after 286 days at sea, marking a pause in one of the US Navy's longest recent deployments. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier reached the port on Wednesday after a mission that began in the Pacific and was later redirected to the Middle East. The stop is being treated as a rest-and-recreation visit for the crew.The carrier is carrying about 5,000 sailors and Marines, and its flight deck has been seen with helicopters and combat aircraft, including F-35 jets. According to the supplied reporting, the ship left California in November 2025... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 16:59 LONDON
Europe closes lower as oil spikes, metals slip and FX softens in a risk-off session
Executive summary: European equities finished lower across the board as a sharp jump in Brent crude and a weaker euro and pound set a cautious tone. The DAX led the declines among major benchmarks, while energy was the standout mover in commodities, offset by losses in gold, silver, platinum and palladium. The session points to renewed inflation pressure and a more defensive cross-asset backdrop. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
Israel signals readiness to remove Gaza population as Netanyahu says troops will stay
Israel has said it is prepared to remove Palestinians from the Gaza Strip if the United States approves a destination for them, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu separately visited the territory and said Israeli forces would not withdraw. The two statements, made on Wednesday, underline the continuing gap between Israeli military and political positions and the next stage of the US-backed ceasefire framework. They also come as international mediators continue to press for movement on the plan's later phases.Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel was "organised and prepared" to remove Palestinians from Gaza "by every way possible", and that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 16:33 LONDON
Global bond sell-off deepens as Strait of Hormuz closure keeps borrowing costs elevated
Markets are continuing to price in higher borrowing costs for governments as tensions in the Middle East keep energy prices elevated. The latest analysis says the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran are feeding expectations of higher inflation and interest rates across major economies. That has added fresh pressure to government bond markets already under strain from heavy issuance and persistent fiscal concerns.The report says the immediate market response is being driven by the assumption that oil and gas prices will stay higher for longer, rather than ease as some investors... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 16:01 LONDON
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FBI investigates sale of more than 153 million driving licence scans online
A dark web marketplace has been reported selling scans of more than 153 million driving licences, including documents from the United States and Canada. The material was being offered on a platform identified as Nexus, according to a cybercrime researcher who found the listings. The apparent breach has prompted an FBI investigation into an identity verification provider, IDScan.net.The reported trove was first identified on Monday, when a sample of stolen driving licences was shared on a Russian cybercrime forum. A post accompanying the material said the data had been continuously exfiltrated for more than a year into a private database.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 15:33 LONDON
Iran and US exchange strikes across Middle East as attacks hit bases and coastal sites
The United States and Iran traded strikes across the Middle East on Wednesday, in the largest armed confrontation between Tehran and Washington since July. US forces attacked Iran's southern coast, while Iran fired on US bases in the region. The United States warned of further attacks, and Iran said it had responded to what it described as US strikes on its territory and allied facilities. US Central Command said on Tuesday it had struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps air defenses, radar systems, maritime assets, mine-laying resources and communications installations. Iranian media reported attacks on multiple targets near the Strait of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 15:30 LONDON
Xi urges Middle East states to oppose external interference during rare Egypt visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on Middle East countries to oppose external interference and to shape their own security arrangements during a rare visit to Egypt. The remarks came during talks in Cairo with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Xi's first visit to the country in a decade. The meeting took place at the Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in the Egyptian capital, where Xi was greeted with a 21-gun salute.According to the supplied material, Xi said the people of the Middle East should be the masters of their own affairs and should support regional dialogue on peace and security. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 15:30 LONDON
Germany and NATO accuse Russia over Leipzig airport drone incident as pressure rises
Germany has said police and intelligence findings show Russia was behind a failed drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting fresh warnings from European and Nato leaders. The incident, which took place on 4 August, involved a drone carrying explosives that was later defused by a robot at the airport. Officials also said a second drone may have struck a cargo aircraft, while a third drone was found at the site 10 days later.Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the case marked "a new escalation on European Union soil directly attributed to Russia". Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 15:02 LONDON
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Iran and US trade strikes across the Middle East as Kheibar Shekan missile enters conflict
Iran's Kheibar Shekan missile has become a central part of the latest exchange of strikes between Iran and the United States across the Middle East. The medium-range ballistic missile, developed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, is being used in attacks on US military targets and infrastructure this week, according to the supplied material. The escalation follows a renewed phase of fighting after about a month of relative lull.The immediate trigger described in the rows was a US strike on rocket launchers on Iran's Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. Iran then struck back at US military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 15:00 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil Surges, Small Caps and Chips Slide, Energy Leads the Tape
Executive summary: US markets opened with a clear risk-off tilt outside energy, as WTI crude jumped +7.3% while the Russell 2000, semiconductor shares and defence stocks fell sharply. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were only slightly lower, but the weakness in small caps, banks and AI/chip names points to pressure from higher energy costs, firmer inflation expectations and a broader rotation away from cyclical growth exposure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
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WFP says aerial attack destroys food aid in South Kordofan, Sudan
The World Food Programme said two truckloads of food aid destined for hungry families in South Kordofan state, Sudan, were destroyed in an aerial attack over the weekend. The statement was reported on Wednesday. The source says the aid was being delivered to families in South Kordofan, but it does not identify any attacker or specify the location of the strike beyond the state name. No casualties were reported in the text. The loss of the food shipment leaves the reported aid delivery destroyed before it could reach its intended recipients. No additional operational details, damage assessments, or follow-up actions... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 14:32 LONDON
Germany probes suspected power substation sabotage as Russia summons envoy
German authorities are investigating two suspected sabotage attacks on electricity substations in different parts of the country, with one case also being examined as a possible terrorism offence. The incidents, in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia, have added to concern in Berlin about attacks on critical infrastructure. They come as Germany separately faces diplomatic fallout over its accusation that Russia was behind an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport.Police said improvised explosives were fired early on Tuesday at a site in eastern Brandenburg, damaging power cables and prompting a terrorism probe. In the second case, investigators said unknown perpetrators caused a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 14:31 LONDON
Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine as Zelenskyy and Putin trade escalation threats
Russian drone attacks across Ukraine have killed at least one person and wounded more than a dozen others, as the war's air campaign intensifies. Ukrainian authorities reported strikes in Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro between Tuesday and Wednesday. In Dnipro, rescuers recovered the body of a man from under rubble, underscoring the continuing civilian toll.The latest attacks come amid a sharp exchange between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin over the direction of the conflict. Zelenskyy warned foreign airlines that Russian airspace is becoming unsafe because of Ukraine's long-range drone campaign, saying Russian airspace would effectively be closing. Putin responded by accusing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 14:29 LONDON
Germany investigates second power-grid sabotage attempt amid hybrid-war fears
German police are investigating a second suspected sabotage attempt against the country's power grid in less than 24 hours, in a case that has intensified concern over possible hybrid threats to critical infrastructure. The inquiry centres on technical infrastructure at a substation near Bergheim in western Germany. Officials said the electricity supply in the area was not interrupted.Police described the incident as premeditated vandalism and said it took place on Tuesday afternoon. A police spokesperson did not specify the damage caused, but confirmed that the grid remained stable throughout the episode. Amprion, which operates part of Germany's electricity network and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 14:00 LONDON
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Armed gang steals gold bars and cash from security convoy in Port Moresby
Police in Papua New Guinea are investigating an armed robbery in Port Moresby after attackers intercepted two private security vehicles carrying gold and cash. The convoy was stopped in the early morning on Wednesday, and the thieves escaped with 25 gold bars, 315,000 kina in cash, and two firearms. Police say the case may rank among the country's biggest robberies by value.Police Commissioner David Manning said the hold-up happened at about 4:30am as the vehicles were travelling through the city. According to the account given to police, the convoy had left its security base shortly after 4:30am and was heading... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 13:03 LONDON
Madagascar ex-Senate chief sentenced to 10 years of hard labour over protest crackdown
Madagascar's former Senate president, Richard Ravalomanana, has been sentenced to 10 years of hard labour after a court in the capital, Antananarivo, found him guilty of complicity in murder linked to the violent crackdown on youth-led protests. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday and concerns unrest that helped bring down the previous government last year. Ravalomanana, a retired general and former ally of ex-President Andry Rajoelina, denied the allegations and said he would appeal.Prosecutors said Ravalomanana gave instructions to security forces to use violence against demonstrators during the so-called Gen Z protests in September and October 2025. The court accepted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 13:00 LONDON
UK row over Israel sanctions deepens amid E1 settlement push
A public dispute over possible British sanctions on Israel has intensified after a senior US senator warned the UK against taking punitive action. Rick Scott said the UK should be a "Churchill, not another Chamberlain" as expectations grew that London may target goods, services and senior figures linked to planned settlements. The warning comes as Israel's latest settlement plans in the E1 area continue to draw international criticism.The immediate trigger remains Israel's tender process for about 1,200 settlement homes in E1, east of Jerusalem. The plans have been condemned because they would effectively divide the West Bank in two and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 12:29 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Bond sell off deepens as Europe weighs security shocks and regional tensions
Government bond markets came under renewed pressure as investors sold debt across major economies, with UK borrowing costs rising to their highest level in years amid fresh inflation fears linked to US Iran tensions. 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli forces and settlers attacked two mosques in the occupied West Bank on the same day, according to Palestinian officials and local accounts, adding to already high tensions on the ground. 🔗 Greece and Israel also signed a $3.5bn defence deal to build the Achilles Shield integrated air and missile defence network, a major new military cooperation project. 🔗Ukraine warned of further... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Sep 2026 12:24 LONDON
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Kyiv school year begins under air raid alert after overnight missile strikes
Kyiv's school year began under the shadow of overnight Russian ballistic missile strikes, with a morning ceremony in the capital interrupted by an air raid alert. The event took place in the Obolon district, where children arrived to mark the traditional start of the new school year. What began as a celebration quickly shifted as families were told to disperse and move to safety.The report says the missile strikes hit the Ukrainian capital hours before the school opening, leaving parents and pupils tired but determined to continue. At Lyceum Obolon, principal Yevhen Poliakov had considered cancelling the ceremony because repeated... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 12:04 LONDON
Guinea-Bissau backs stronger presidential powers as referendum result is confirmed
Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission has confirmed that voters approved a new constitution that significantly expands presidential powers. Provisional results showed about 70% support, with turnout reported at more than 55%, after voting in the referendum held on Sunday. The changes were put forward by the transitional authorities that took power after last November's disputed election.Under the approved text, the president will be able to appoint and dismiss the prime minister and cabinet, create or abolish ministries, and dissolve parliament in the event of a grave political crisis. The constitution also reduces the number of parliamentary seats from 102 to 65 and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 11:32 LONDON
Russia raises utility tariffs again, adding to inflation pressure
Russia will raise utility tariffs by an average 15% from 1 October, in a move that is expected to add to inflation pressure in an economy already strained by war costs and sanctions. The increase is the second this year and will affect households across the country, with regional rises ranging from 8% to 22%. Moscow tariffs will rise by 15%, while St Petersburg will see an increase of 14.6%.The Bank of Russia has said the tariff rise will contribute noticeably to faster annual inflation. Its baseline forecast puts inflation at 6% to 7% in 2026, well above the central... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 10:33 LONDON
Ireland and UK urged to prepare for future border poll, McEntee says
Ireland and the United Kingdom should be prepared for a future border poll on Irish unity, Ireland's foreign minister Helen McEntee has said. Speaking at an EU gathering in Co Wicklow, she said she believes there will be a border poll in the future, while stressing that the immediate focus should be on bringing people together. Her comments came after renewed debate over the issue following remarks by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.McEntee said she wanted to be very clear that both countries need to be ready for such a vote. She said that when the time comes, both sides... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 10:03 LONDON
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Greece signs $3.5bn defence deal with Israel for Achilles Shield
Greece and Israel have signed a $3.5bn defence deal to build an integrated air and missile defence network known as Achilles Shield. The agreement was concluded on Monday and is described as the largest defence deal ever between the two countries. It is intended to combine interceptors, radars and drone-defence systems into a single layered shield for Greek territory.The package includes the David's Sling and Spyder interceptor systems, the Barak air and missile defence system and multimission radars. A separate deal adds Drone Dome systems to protect strategic sites from unmanned aerial vehicles. Greece's Defence Minister Nikos Dendias has said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 10:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Middle East escalation deepens as Iran, Israel and the US trade strikes and warnings
Iran said US strikes killed 11 people in two separate attacks, while Donald Trump said the United States was striking Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz and threatened even larger retaliation, underscoring a rapid escalation across the region. Peru also broke diplomatic relations with Iran, citing Tehran's role in the Middle East crisis and restrictions on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. 🔗 🔗 🔗The International Atomic Energy Agency said it urgently needs access to Iranian nuclear sites and information on nuclear material, warning that its verification work is being hampered. Separately, an Iranian fisherwoman on Hengam Island said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Sep 2026 08:40 LONDON
Turkiye launches search after cargo vessels collide off Istanbul
Turkiye has launched a search and rescue operation after two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided in the Marmara Sea off Istanbul. Authorities said contact was lost with 10 crew members aboard one of the ships after the incident, which took place in the early hours of Wednesday. The collision happened south of Silivri, a suburb on the western edge of Istanbul, and prompted an immediate response from the coastguard.The Istanbul governor's office said the collision occurred at about 3am local time, or 00:00 GMT, more than 20 miles, or 32 kilometres, south of Silivri. It said contact was lost with the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 08:30 LONDON
Europe opens lower as oil spikes, gold retreats and bond-market nerves hit equities
Executive summary: European markets started the session under pressure, with the DAX leading losses and the FTSE 100, Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 also in the red. Brent crude jumped sharply, while gold, silver and platinum fell, pointing to a rotation in commodity pricing and a broader risk-off tone. Currency moves were modest, but the weaker euro and pound added to the picture of a market adjusting to higher energy costs and firmer inflation expectations. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
US Seeks Extradition of American Donor Held in Spain Over Alleged Hamas Financing
A wealthy American donor to Palestinian causes is being held in Spain as Madrid considers a United States extradition request over allegations that he helped finance Hamas. James "Fergie" Chambers was arrested on the island of Ibiza in July and has since been held in a Madrid jail for six weeks, according to the supplied material. His wife and lawyers say the case amounts to political persecution, while Chambers denies wrongdoing.The case centres on a sealed US indictment, meaning the specific allegations have not been made public. US authorities have linked Chambers to the transfer of $7.5m to Tunisia and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 08:03 LONDON
Iran fisherwoman says war has disrupted life and livelihoods on Hengam Island
An Iranian fisherwoman on Hengam Island has described how the war between the United States and Israel and Iran has disrupted daily life, fishing and tourism on the southern island. Khadijeh Bandari said the bombing campaign shattered what she called an ordinary seaside routine built around fishing, a small guesthouse and a restaurant. Her account points to the wider civilian and economic impact of the conflict beyond military targets.Bandari said she and her family sold fish through an Instagram page and delivered it to cities across Iran, while also serving tourists at a seaside restaurant. She said the business was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 08:00 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close lower as oil spikes to six-week high, Nikkei, Kospi and gold all swing on risk-off trade
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended broadly lower, led by sharp declines in Japan and South Korea, while WTI crude surged to a six-week high and precious metals sold off. The move points to a market dominated by energy shock, higher inflation expectations and a stronger risk-off tone across equities, commodities and crypto-linked assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Joshua Wong pleads guilty in Hong Kong foreign-collusion case as sentencing looms
Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty in Hong Kong to a foreign-collusion charge under the city's national security law, in a second case that could carry a life sentence. The 29-year-old pro-democracy activist entered the plea at the High Court in Admiralty on Wednesday, according to court reporting from the hearing. Prosecutors allege he asked foreign countries, individuals or institutions to impose sanctions, blockades or other hostile measures against Hong Kong and China in 2020.The court heard that Wong is accused of supporting efforts to draw international pressure on Hong Kong and China after the national security law took effect in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 06:59 LONDON
Syria's restrained approach to Israel carries risks after fresh strikes in the west and north
Israel has carried out a new series of strikes and ground activity in Syria, including shelling a hilltop near Beit Jinn in the western Damascus countryside and a raid in a village in Quneitra province. The attacks came only days after Israeli fighter jets struck the Abu al-Duhur military base in northern Syria, causing significant damage. The developments have renewed scrutiny of Damascus's decision to avoid direct military confrontation while it pursues diplomacy and state rebuilding.According to the supplied material, the Abu al-Duhur strike was justified by Israel as an effort to prevent a possible Turkish military deployment at the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 06:33 LONDON
Israel expands presence and operations in southern Lebanon, BBC reports
Israel is expanding its military presence in southern Lebanon and continuing strikes and demolitions there despite a ceasefire announced in June, according to a report from the border area. The account describes a landscape of destroyed buildings, abandoned crops and a largely empty road near the Mediterranean coast close to Naqoura. It says the Lebanese state presence is limited to a checkpoint near the town, while Israeli flags and checkpoints mark the start of territory under Israeli control.The report says a Lebanese military checkpoint painted in the national colours is the last visible sign of state authority near Naqoura, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 06:30 LONDON
Nepal-Tibet floods: four more Australians found safe as death toll rises above 1,000
Four more Australians have been confirmed safe after the floods in Nepal and Tibet, but 38 others remain missing, according to the latest figures in the supplied material. The disaster has now been linked to at least 1,066 deaths and 4,462 missing people across Nepal and China, as rescue work continues on both sides of the border. Families of those still unaccounted for are urging authorities to intensify the search.The updated figures show that five Australian citizens have been located safe since Tuesday morning. One was found in Nepal and another in China, while three others were found outside the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 06:00 LONDON
G20 finance talks end in North Carolina amid dispute over Russia's presence
G20 finance leaders have ended a two-day meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, with most members backing the chair's statement despite disagreement over Russia's attendance. The United States said the presence of Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov did not affect the talks, while European allies voiced frustration at the optics of welcoming him at a US-hosted gathering. The meeting also took place against the backdrop of the war in the Middle East and US President Donald Trump's tariffs.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the fact that nearly all participants agreed to the chair's statement showed there had been no impact from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 05:35 LONDON
Israel minister deletes AI video celebrating hunger of Palestinian prisoners amid backlash
Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has deleted an AI-generated video that appeared to celebrate hunger among Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. The clip was posted on his social media accounts and removed hours later after drawing strong criticism. It showed a line of Palestinian prisoners entering a prison on a conveyor belt and emerging thinner, with the slogan: "We promised and we delivered." The video was linked to Ben-Gvir's campaign for the Knesset ahead of Israel's general election in October, according to the supporting material.Ben-Gvir is one of the most hardline figures in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
US Postal Service whistleblower warns new ballot system could disrupt midterm voting
A whistleblower at the US Postal Service has warned that a new ballot-processing system ordered by President Donald Trump could prevent millions of Americans from receiving mail ballots before November's midterm elections. The system is due to launch on Tuesday, according to the disclosure released by Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal. The allegation centres on a federal portal that would handle state voter lists and ballot barcodes before mail ballots are accepted for delivery.The anonymous federal official, represented by Whistleblower Aid, described the project as secretive, rushed, chaotic and fundamentally flawed. The whistleblower said the agency continued developing the system despite... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 05:02 LONDON
Peru breaks diplomatic relations with Iran over Middle East escalation and Hormuz restrictions
Peru has broken diplomatic relations with Iran, citing Tehran's role in escalating tensions in the Middle East and restrictions on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The decision was announced by Peru's foreign ministry on Tuesday and was presented as a response to what it described as violence and instability in the region. It also reflects a broader foreign-policy stance that the government said is rooted in pacifism and respect for international law.According to the Peruvian government, the move was prompted by several concerns at once. These included Iran's actions in the Middle East, what Lima described as severe restrictions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 04:00 LONDON
IAEA says Syria built reactor infrastructure at Deir Az Zor site under al-Assad
The United Nations nuclear watchdog says Syria tried to construct a nuclear reactor in the eastern province of Deir Az Zor under former President Bashar al-Assad. In a confidential report seen by news agencies, the International Atomic Energy Agency said excavation at the site has uncovered cooling infrastructure consistent with a nuclear reactor. The agency said it will continue to monitor the location as excavation work progresses.The report says IAEA inspectors visited several sites in Syria in August and carried out verification work. It also says the former Syrian authorities failed to report nuclear material, facilities and activities. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 03:00 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Mixed as Oil Surges, Gold Slumps and Yen Weakness Supports Exporters
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a mixed tone, as a sharp jump in WTI crude, a weaker yen and softer precious metals set the early macro backdrop. The Nikkei 225 and Nikkei ETF edged higher, while Hong Kong and Australia slipped. The biggest cross-asset move was in energy, with WTI crude up nearly 9%, while gold, silver and platinum all fell more than 5%, signaling a fast rotation in commodity pricing and risk sentiment. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
US presses G20 to curb trade imbalances and Chinese import pressure
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged fellow G20 finance chiefs to take stronger steps to protect their economies from Chinese imports. His remarks came during a two-day meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, where officials were also discussing wider concerns about debt and inflation. The comments placed trade imbalances and industrial policy at the centre of the gathering.Bessent said he had warned trading partners last year that higher US tariffs could push more Chinese goods into other markets. He told the meeting that some economies now needed to take a harder look at how to protect jobs and domestic industries.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 00:02 LONDON
US Justice Department Announces Multinational Sality Malware Disruption
The US Department of Justice said it has announced a multinational operation to disrupt the botnet and malware known as Sality. The effort involved actions in the United States, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania. According to the statement, the operation was aimed at taking down infrastructure used by Sality. The Justice Department said the action was carried out in collaboration with private industry partners CrowdStrike and the Shadowserver Foundation. The source does not provide details on arrests, attribution, victim impact, or the scale of the disruption. It identifies the target as Sality and describes the activity as a coordinated takedown effort... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 23:32 LONDON
IAEA warns urgent access is needed to Iranian nuclear sites amid verification concerns
The International Atomic Energy Agency has said it urgently needs access to Iranian nuclear sites and information on nuclear material, warning that the lack of verification is a proliferation concern. In a quarterly report seen by news agencies, the UN nuclear watchdog said the situation requires "utmost urgency". The report also highlighted unresolved access issues at facilities including the Isfahan plant.The agency said its lack of information about the material and its inability to verify it at facilities in Iran is a matter of proliferation concern. Director General Rafael Grossi said the long-standing problems and repeated crises around the issue... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 23:30 LONDON
Canada and US trade tensions escalate as Carney warns Washington to take talks seriously
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said trade talks with the United States can only move forward if Washington takes the dispute more seriously. Speaking in Ottawa, he said US officials should stop what he described as mocking and dismissive behaviour and focus on substantive negotiations. His comments came as the two countries remain locked in a tariff dispute that has widened into a broader political confrontation.The latest escalation followed the collapse of negotiations on 22 August, when the United States imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $20bn worth of Canadian goods. Canada has said it will respond with retaliatory tariffs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 21:59 LONDON
Israel finance and defence ministries clash over war spending as budget pressure grows
Israel's finance and defence ministries are locked in a dispute over the cost of the country's ongoing wars, with the military warning that delays could affect national security. The row comes as the government weighs a further 15 billion shekels for the armed forces, according to the supporting material. If approved, the 2026 defence budget would rise to 184 billion shekels, a level described in the source as near-record.The disagreement centres on how to fund military operations across several fronts at once. The source says Israeli forces remain deployed in Lebanon and Syria, while also continuing to occupy Gaza and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 21:33 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as oil spikes, gold slumps and megacap tech steadies the tape
Executive summary: Wall Street finished mixed, with the S&P 500 down -0.6%, the Dow off -1.5% and the Nasdaq nearly flat at -0.2%. The session was dominated by a sharp jump in WTI crude, a broad retreat in precious metals, and a split in equities where Apple, Nvidia and Microsoft gained while banks, small caps, defense and chip stocks lagged. The move matters because it points to a market still sensitive to inflation, rates and sector rotation, even as megacap technology continues to attract support. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema sworn in for second term amid disputed election and arrests
President Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second term in Zambia after winning last month's election, even as his main rival remained in detention on treason charges and opposition figures faced arrests. The inauguration took place at National Heroes Stadium in the capital, Lusaka, on Tuesday. The ceremony came against a backdrop of persistent allegations of vote rigging and a sharp political dispute over the result.Hichilema was re-elected after securing 60% of the vote, according to the figures cited in the supporting material. His challenger, Brian Mundubile, received 38% and has alleged that the election was rigged. Mundubile... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 21:02 LONDON
Russia says Trump-Putin-Xi meeting is being discussed for APEC summit in November
Russia says talks are under way on a possible trilateral meeting involving Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. The discussion was confirmed on Tuesday by Yuri Ushakov, an adviser to the Russian government, according to the supplied report. The meeting could take place at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in November, if all three leaders attend.Ushakov said the matter is being discussed and that there is an expectation the three presidents may be present at the summit. The report also says Putin and Xi met on Tuesday at a summit in Kyrgyzstan. It adds that Xi is expected to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 20:33 LONDON
Vanuatu takes Pacific islands sovereignty dispute to ICJ
Vanuatu has filed an application at the International Court of Justice seeking sovereignty over two small Pacific islands controlled by France. The case concerns Umaenupne, also known as Matthew Island, and Umaeneg/Leka, also known as Hunter Island. The Hague-based court said the application was received on Tuesday and relates to a decades-old territorial dispute rooted in the colonial era.The court said the application has been sent to Paris, and no proceedings will move forward unless France agrees to the court's jurisdiction. France has not accepted the ICJ's compulsory jurisdiction for disputes with other states, which means the case cannot be... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
Trump says U.S. is striking Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz and threatens even larger retaliation
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "The United States is, as we speak, striking Iranian Targets near the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes are large and powerful, and in retaliation for the Iranians' failed attempt at adding sea mines to the Strait, which currently has no mines (They have been completely removed or detonated!), and the Iranians shooting eight missiles, all successfully knocked down, at our Military Base in Jordan. If the failed Nation of Iran retaliates for this very justified attack, they will be hit again at a much harder and... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Floods, strikes and oil shock dominate a tense global session
Nepal and Tibet are facing one of the deadliest flood disasters in recent memory, with the death toll from flash floods on the border now above 1,000 and rescue teams still racing to reach trapped workers. A British family remains missing nearly a week after the flooding, as relatives in London say they are desperate for news. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Qatar says it is working with Oman and Pakistan to ease rising Iran United States tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran says it would return to the June ceasefire deal if Washington does the same. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Sep 2026 18:21 LONDON
Maryland Man Faces Federal Charges Over Threats Against U.S. President
Attorney's Office in Baltimore announced that Donald Franklin Swope, 53, made his initial appearance in federal court in connection with domestic terrorism charges. The case was reported out of Maryland, and the announcement identifies Swope as a Maryland man. According to the criminal complaint, Swope is charged with threats against the President of the United States. He is also charged with interstate communication containing a threat to harm. The complaint further charges him with influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official by threatening or injuring a family member. No additional facts about the alleged threats, the court proceedings, or... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 18:02 LONDON
Iran says it would return to June ceasefire deal if the US does the same
Iran has said it is ready to return to the ceasefire deal reached with the United States in June if Washington also honours the agreement. President Masoud Pezeshkian made the remarks on Tuesday at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan, according to Iranian state media. His comments came after the first exchange of fire between the two countries in a month and amid renewed strain over the fragile framework.Pezeshkian said that if the United States returns to its commitments in the memorandum of understanding, Iran will immediately reciprocate. The June framework called for an immediate ceasefire and opened a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 17:32 LONDON
Europe closes lower as oil spikes, metals slide and dollar strength pressures risk assets
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly lower, with the CAC 40, Euro Stoxx 50, DAX and FTSE 100 all in the red as a sharp move higher in Brent crude and a steep selloff in gold, silver and platinum shaped the session. The dollar firmed against the euro and sterling, while USD/JPY pushed higher, reinforcing a risk-off tone across markets. The move matters because it links higher energy costs, tighter financial conditions and weaker commodity prices into one cross-asset reset that can affect margins, inflation expectations and rate-cut timing. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
CIA chief's Moscow visit and Russian minister's G20 appearance signal renewed US-Russia contact
A rare visit to Moscow by CIA Director John Ratcliffe and the appearance of Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at a Group of 20 meeting hosted by the United States have been presented as signs of renewed contact between Washington and Moscow. The developments come as Russia's war in Ukraine continues and US-backed efforts to reach a peace deal remain stalled. They also come amid continued sanctions pressure on Moscow and unresolved disputes over territory.According to the supplied reporting, Ratcliffe travelled to Moscow last week and held talks with Russian intelligence officials. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said President Vladimir Putin... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 16:30 LONDON
SCO leaders in Bishkek condemn strikes on Iran and Western sanctions
Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation have signed a declaration in Bishkek condemning military strikes on Iran and Western sanctions, adding a sharp diplomatic note to the two-day summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital. The joint statement, known as the Bishkek Declaration, was endorsed by leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. It also backed Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and called for disputes to be resolved through political and diplomatic means.The declaration said the strikes on Iranian territory had caused civilian casualties and damage to the country's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 15:00 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Lower as Oil Surges, Energy Leads and Metals Sell Off in Risk-Off Start to September
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a defensive tone, as surging WTI crude, weaker gold and silver, and broad pressure on rate-sensitive and cyclical shares outweighed gains in energy and a modest lift in tech. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones and Russell 2000 were all lower at the open, while XLE outperformed on the oil spike. The move points to a market focused on inflation risk, higher yields and a more cautious September setup. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
Trump says US position on Falklands is under review amid pressure on UK defence spending
United States President Donald Trump has said the US position on the Falkland Islands is "one of many" under review, in comments made as he pressed the United Kingdom to increase military spending. The remarks have drawn a response from the UK government, which said Falkland islanders are British and have the right to determine their own future. The exchange has revived attention on a long-running sovereignty dispute involving Britain and Argentina.Trump made the comment when asked about defence funding, saying the UK has "got some problems, but they'll get solved". He was then asked whether he was reviewing the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 14:34 LONDON
Justice Department to Monitor Massachusetts Primary Polling Sites
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division is monitoring polling sites in Massachusetts for the Commonwealth's primary election. The department says the effort is meant to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law. The source gives no indication of a specific incident, complaint, or enforcement action at the polls. It does not name any location beyond Massachusetts and does not describe any interference, irregularity, or security breach. The monitoring is described as taking place today during the primary election. No further operational details are provided in the source, and no outcomes are reported. #CivilRightsDivision #pollingsites #primaryelection Source: US DOJ... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 14:32 LONDON
India rejects Hague ruling on Indus Waters Treaty as legal standoff deepens
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has ruled that the Indus Waters Treaty remains fully in force and that India cannot unilaterally suspend it. In a unanimous decision, the five-member tribunal said India must continue to observe its obligations under the 1960 agreement, including rules governing the design and operation of hydropower projects on rivers that flow into Pakistan. India has rejected both the ruling and the court's jurisdiction, setting up a fresh legal and diplomatic confrontation between the two neighbours.The decision is the first international ruling to address whether India's move to place the treaty in abeyance... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 13:59 LONDON
THE GROWTH ILLUSION: HOW GDP TRICKERY MASKED THE DEATH OF THE MIDDLE CLASS
We are fed a daily diet of triumphant economic headlines. The S&P 500 hits record highs, corporate earnings smash forecasts, and central bankers beam at GDP charts pointing up and to the right. Politicians line up to remind us how much "wealthier" we are compared to our parents or grandparents. On paper, they are right. The average worker makes vastly more dollars today than at any point in human history. But step outside the spreadsheet and into the street, and the math fails the reality test. If we are so undeniably prosperous, why does buying a modest home feel like... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 01 Sep 2026 13:58 LONDON
Two killed as ammunition-laden vehicle explodes in Syria's Idlib countryside
An ammunition-laden vehicle exploded in the town of Binnish in Syria's Idlib countryside on Tuesday, killing at least two people and injuring several others. The blast took place in northwestern Syria, an area that has seen repeated security incidents during years of conflict. Emergency teams were sent to the scene shortly after the explosion, and ambulances transported the wounded to nearby hospitals.According to the preliminary toll released by the Idlib Emergency and Disaster Management Directorate, two people were killed and five were wounded. A security source quoted by the Syrian authorities said the vehicle was carrying ammunition when it exploded.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 13:36 LONDON
Ireland asked to clarify role in approving Israeli state bonds after Luxembourg exits
Ireland's Central Bank is being pressed to clarify whether responsibility for approving Israeli state bonds has returned to Dublin after Luxembourg let its authorisation lapse. Luxembourg did not renew the approval when it expired at midnight, leaving Israel to seek another European regulator to take on the role. The issue matters because the authorisation is part of the process that allows Israeli state bonds to be marketed to investors in European markets.According to the information provided, Luxembourg had held the role since September 2025. The Central Bank of Ireland said only that the arrangement between Israel and Luxembourg's financial regulator,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 13:33 LONDON
Keir Starmer to stand down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering by-election
Former British prime minister Keir Starmer is to step down as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras, a move that will trigger a by-election in the London seat. He said it was the "right time" to leave Parliament and focus on international affairs. The announcement marks a new stage in his post-premiership role and will end his tenure representing the constituency.In comments to the Camden New Journal, Mr Starmer said he had been honoured to represent what he described as the best constituency in the country. He also paid tribute to Frank Dobson, whom he said had been a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 13:00 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine diplomacy, Middle East tensions and Europe’s wartime memories dominate Noon Brief
India’s Narendra Modi told Vladimir Putin that the war in Ukraine must end during talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, as New Delhi continued to press for a political settlement. 🔗Australia is investigating reports that a former Australian Defence Force soldier, known by the nickname Mozz, was killed while serving as a medic in Ukraine, adding to the human toll of the conflict. 🔗In Washington, the White House disclosed more details of a US Venezuela oil arrangement that would give the Pentagon linked Office of Strategic Capital a 35% stake, a move likely to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Sep 2026 12:23 LONDON
South Korea says US-North Korea summit could be possible at any time amid dialogue signs
South Korean officials have said a summit between the United States and North Korea could be possible at any time, citing signs of dialogue between the two sides. The assessment was relayed by a lawmaker who said he had been briefed by Seoul's intelligence agency. The comments come as regional tensions remain sensitive and as military activity in the area is set to increase.The lawmaker said there were no confirmed details of direct contact between Washington and Pyongyang, but that there were indications of dialogue. The remarks followed comments by US President Donald Trump, who has mentioned the possibility of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 11:29 LONDON
Sara Netanyahu sparks backlash over claim about Yair Golan and October 7
Sara Netanyahu has triggered a political backlash in Israel after sharing a conspiracy claim that opposition figure Yair Golan knew in advance about the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023. The remarks were made in a television interview broadcast on Monday evening and quickly drew condemnation from opposition politicians. The row comes as Israel prepares for parliamentary elections expected on 27 October.In the interview, the wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested that Golan was "already dressed and ready" at dawn on 7 October 2023, while others knew nothing, including the prime minister. Golan is a former deputy military chief... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 11:00 LONDON
Australia investigates reports former soldier killed while serving as medic in Ukraine
Australian authorities are investigating reports that a former Australian Defence Force soldier has been killed in Ukraine. The man, known by the nickname "Mozzie the Aussie," was serving as a combat medic with Ukraine's International Legion, according to the supplied report. His death has not been confirmed by Australian or Ukrainian officials.The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is making inquiries with authorities in Ukraine, the report said. The soldier had previously served in the Australian Army and was a member of the Townsville-based 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. He had also completed deployments to Papua New Guinea before travelling... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 10:33 LONDON
Poland renews call for German WWII reparations at Westerplatte ceremony
Poland's president has renewed a call for Germany to settle the issue of World War Two reparations during a pre-dawn commemoration at Westerplatte, near Gdansk. Karol Nawrocki made the appeal on Monday as Poland marked 87 years since Nazi Germany invaded the country on 1 September 1939. The ceremony took place at the peninsula on the northern edge of Gdansk, a site closely associated with the opening of the war.Mr Nawrocki said he was appealing to the German chancellor and the German nation to resolve the issue with historical justice in mind and with the future in mind. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Floods, Ukraine strikes and Iran tensions dominate a grim global briefing
Nepal and Tibet are facing one of the deadliest flood disasters in years, with the death toll from flash floods on the border now above 1,000 and rescue teams still racing to reach trapped workers. A British family remains missing nearly a week after the flooding, as relatives in London wait for news. 🔗 🔗In Ukraine, a large Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least seven people and wounded more than a dozen overnight, with the assault threatening the return to school day in the capital. The strike adds to the pressure on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Sep 2026 08:38 LONDON
European markets open softer as oil eases, precious metals slide and FX stays dollar-led
Executive summary: European equities opened slightly lower, with the CAC 40 leading regional losses and the FTSE 100 and Euro Stoxx 50 also in the red. The biggest moves in the early session came in commodities, where gold and silver fell sharply, while palladium rose and Brent crude slipped. FX was modestly dollar-supportive, with EUR/USD and GBP/USD both lower, and USD/JPY edging higher. The pattern points to a market still digesting higher energy prices, firmer dollar conditions and a rotation within commodities rather than a broad risk-off break. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
France begins fast-fashion penalties targeting Shein and Temu
France has begun imposing penalties on the most extreme end of fast fashion in a move aimed at curbing sales of cheap clothing sold through e-commerce platforms including Shein and Temu. The new charges are being applied under a law passed in June that is designed to address environmental concerns linked to overproduction and textile waste. The policy marks the first application of the regime and places France at the centre of a wider debate over the environmental cost of ultra-low-price online retail.The penalties range from €0.25 for items such as boxer shorts or socks to €12 for a coat,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 08:06 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as oil surges, gold retreats and risk appetite stays uneven
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets finished mixed, with energy-linked moves dominating the session. WTI crude jumped +3.5% to $86.47, while gold fell -2.8% and silver dropped -3.2%. In equities, Korea outperformed, Australia lagged, and Japan ended little changed, as the yen weakened and the dollar held firmer against the yen. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
China warns of consequences over Taiwan's presence at Pacific Islands Forum in Palau
China has warned of consequences after Taiwan's foreign minister appeared at the opening ceremony of the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in Palau. The warning came as Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung joined a large gathering of dignitaries in Koror, the country's commercial centre, for the formal start of the meeting. The event has drawn hundreds of politicians, officials, non-government organisations and journalists to the Micronesian nation.China's special envoy to the Pacific, Qian Bo, said Beijing had serious concerns about Taiwan's presence at the forum. He told reporters after the ceremony that China had made its position clear to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 07:31 LONDON
EU weighs three-year mission to help Lebanon as UNIFIL mandate nears expiry
European officials are discussing a possible European Union mission to support Lebanon's security forces as the long-running UN peacekeeping presence in the south approaches its planned end. The proposal would come as UNIFIL's mandate is set to expire on 31 December 2026, raising questions about what, if anything, could fill the gap. The issue is expected to be discussed at an EU defence and foreign ministers meeting in Ireland this week.According to the material under discussion, the European External Action Service has circulated a plan for a three-year military and civilian mission. The mission would advise and train the Lebanese... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 07:03 LONDON
Israeli forces demolish West Bank homes as settlers attack Burqa residents
Israeli forces have demolished homes in Birzeit and Nablus in the occupied West Bank, while settlers attacked Palestinians in the village of Burqa, according to the supplied report. The incidents took place on Monday and were described as part of a wider escalation of violence in the territory. The demolitions and attacks occurred in separate locations but formed part of the same day's unrest.In Birzeit, north of Ramallah, soldiers demolished two residential buildings, saying they did not have the required building permits. In Nablus, Israeli forces used a bulldozer to raze a two-storey house and a three-storey building that was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 07:00 LONDON
British family remains missing in Nepal nearly a week after flooding disaster
A British family remains missing in Nepal nearly a week after severe flooding that has killed almost 1,000 people and is still being counted. Relatives in London say they have had no contact with the family since Tuesday, when they were last heard from while in Kathmandu. The missing group includes Santosh Sahu, his wife Surabhi, and their children, including 13-year-old Syna Kumari Sahu.Family members said the group had been on a trip linked to Mount Kailash, a religious site associated with Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. According to relatives, the family's WhatsApp messages went offline just hours after they crossed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 06:34 LONDON
Sydney teen pleads guilty over Opera House and marathon bombing plot
A 16-year-old boy in Sydney has pleaded guilty to planning a terrorist act after the court heard he had researched a bombing targeting the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Marathon. The sentencing hearing in the New South Wales Supreme Court heard that he was radicalised online and later communicated with extremists on Telegram. The teenager cannot be identified because of his age.The court was told the boy first encountered extremist material on TikTok in 2024, when he was 14, before being drawn into increasingly violent content. He said he became interested in historical conquests, then saw material linked to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 06:31 LONDON
Oil prices rise further as US-Iran tensions flare again over Hormuz fears
Oil prices rose further on Tuesday as renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran revived fears of a broader escalation and possible disruption to global energy supplies. The latest moves came after weeks of relative calm, but shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained subdued and traders continued to price in fresh risk. The confrontation is now feeding directly into both market volatility and political pressure over fuel costs.According to the supplied report, Washington struck Iranian rocket launchers on the island of Larak on Sunday, prompting Tehran to target US forces in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 06:29 LONDON
Toxic haze from Indonesian fires chokes Malaysian Borneo as air quality turns hazardous
Smoke from forest and peatland fires in Indonesia has pushed air quality in parts of Malaysian Borneo to hazardous levels, with the worst conditions reported in Sarawak. The haze has also spread beyond the island, reaching peninsular Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore. Officials and residents say the smoke has triggered respiratory illness and disrupted public life across the region.On Tuesday, six areas in Sarawak recorded air quality readings above 300 on Malaysia's Air Pollutant Index, a level classed as hazardous. In Kuching, the state capital, the index reached 407, while Serian, near the Kalimantan border, recorded 408. The smoke has been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 04:02 LONDON
US Army Secretary resigns amid Pentagon tensions and leadership turnover
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation after about 18 months in the role, according to the supplied report. The departure was confirmed by CBS, which said it followed months of conflict with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The move adds to a series of senior Pentagon departures under Hegseth and comes during President Donald Trump's second term.The White House said Driscoll had been highly effective in advancing the president's agenda at the Department of the Army and had provided outstanding leadership during military operations. The report says Driscoll, 41, was often referred to as Trump's "drone guy" because... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 02:29 LONDON
US Supreme Court lets White House ballroom construction continue as case returns to lower courts
The US Supreme Court has allowed construction of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project to continue, in a 5-4 ruling that lifts a lower court halt while the legal challenge proceeds. The decision means work can advance for now at the White House in Washington, DC, even though the underlying dispute has not been resolved. The court did not make a final ruling on whether the project was lawfully authorised.According to the court's unsigned opinion, the majority said the preservation group bringing the case was likely not entitled to sue, and it pointed to the government's argument that it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 01:29 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Mixed as Oil Surges, Gold Slips and Asia Follows a Risk-Selective Lead
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a mixed tone, as a sharp jump in WTI crude, firmer natural gas and gains in palladium contrasted with a pullback in gold and platinum. Japan’s Nikkei 225 edged higher, South Korea’s Kospi outperformed, while Australia’s ASX 200 slipped. The yen weakened modestly against the dollar, the yuan firmed, and crypto-linked ether also rose, pointing to a market that is reacting more to commodity and FX moves than to a broad risk-on or risk-off impulse. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
Poland opens terror probe after fire at drone parts factory near Warsaw
Poland has opened a terror investigation after a fire broke out at a factory supplying drone components for Ukraine, in a case now being examined as a possible act of sabotage. The blaze was reported shortly after midnight at the WB Electronics site in Skarzysko-Kamienna, south of Warsaw. Officials said the fire was brought under control after about two hours.The Polish National Prosecution Office said the inquiry covers participation in the activities of a foreign intelligence service directed against Poland, as well as a terrorist offence involving the deliberate causing of a fire using a device containing flammable materials. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 23:00 LONDON
Trump says Supreme Court cleared White House ballroom and military complex project
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "I am pleased to report that the United States Supreme Court has just ruled in favor of the Ballroom/Military Complex being built without any further contingency, doubt, or threat. We are living in the Golden Age of America, and this Building will be one of the Greatest ever constructed in Washington, D. When completed in the Summer of 2028, the magnificent Ballroom and Military Complex will be something that the entire Country is very proud of. The Project, despite the baseless lawsuit brought by the so-called... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
Fracked gas from Beetaloo Basin starts flowing into Northern Territory power grid
Fracked gas from the Beetaloo Basin has begun flowing into the Northern Territory power grid, marking a major milestone for the remote onshore gas project south of Darwin. The gas is now being used to help power homes and businesses across the territory. The development comes eight years after the NT moratorium on fracking was lifted.The project was switched on today, according to the supplied material, with government officials, gas company leaders, native title holders and the Northern Land Council expected to attend. NT Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said the gas would drive new investment across several sectors, create employment... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 22:05 LONDON
US government seeks Supreme Court backing to remove transgender service members
The US government has asked the Supreme Court to allow it to remove 29 transgender service members from the armed forces while a legal challenge continues. The request comes as the case over the Pentagon's ban moves toward trial next year. For now, the affected personnel, including reservists, active-duty members and National Guard members, remain in their posts.Solicitor General John Sauer filed the petition on behalf of the government, arguing that the military's authority to decide who may serve is a matter of exceptional importance. The government is seeking to overturn lower-court rulings that found the ban likely violates due... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 22:02 LONDON
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye move to operationalise Mecca security pact in Istanbul
Top defence and foreign affairs officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye are meeting in Istanbul to work out how to turn their Mecca security agreement into an operational framework. The talks are focused on how the pact will function in practice after the three countries signed it in Mecca on 7 August. The agreement says an attack on one member will be treated as an attack on all three.The meeting is expected to centre on coordination of defence production capabilities and deeper cooperation in the defence industry. It comes as the three governments try to move from a political... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 21:32 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as Nvidia, Tesla and Microsoft power tech rebound while oil and geopolitics keep pressure on defensives
Executive summary: U.S. stocks finished mixed, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 higher while the Dow and Russell 2000 slipped. The session was led by a sharp rally in Nvidia, Tesla and Microsoft, while energy prices jumped and gold fell. The move points to a market still favoring large-cap technology, even as higher oil and geopolitical risk keep rotation alive beneath the surface. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 31 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
Top US general says there are no plans to send troops to polling places for November elections
The chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff has said there are no plans to deploy federal military personnel or federalized National Guard members to polling places during the 2026 elections. In a letter addressed to Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, General Dan Caine also said there are no plans to seize ballots, voting machines or other election-related material. The assurance comes amid heightened concern among Democrats about possible military involvement in the election process.Caine's letter, obtained on Monday, said the Joint Force has no plans to send federal military personnel or federalized members of the National... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 21:03 LONDON
Ben-Gvir enters Al-Aqsa compound in East Jerusalem amid status quo dispute
Israel's national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem with settlers and security personnel, according to the supplied report. He was described as performing prayers inside the compound, in a move that has renewed concern over the long-standing arrangement governing the site. The visit took place on Monday and was carried out under the protection of Israeli occupation forces, the report said.The report says Ben-Gvir was accompanied by several rabbis, settlers and security personnel during the incursion. It also says he performed Talmudic prayers and rituals in the eastern section of the mosque's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 21:00 LONDON
Firecracker factory blast kills 11, including eight children, in Uttar Pradesh
A firecracker factory explosion in northern India's Uttar Pradesh state has killed 11 people and injured several others, according to local authorities. The blast on Monday also destroyed several nearby houses, leaving rescue teams searching through rubble for survivors. Officials said the cause of the explosion was not immediately clear.Local police said the dead included three adults and eight children, with the youngest victim reported to be four years old. Several injured people were taken to hospital for treatment. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said local authorities had been directed to the scene to ensure proper treatment for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 20:30 LONDON
Spain's Sanchez says Russia and Israel spread disinformation on Ceuta crisis as toll and fallout grow
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said there are signs Russia and Israel spread disinformation about Spain's migration policy, helping trigger the mass crossing into Ceuta from Morocco at the end of July. He said the claims were based on research by the European External Action Service, the European Union's foreign policy arm. The remarks add a new layer to an already sensitive border episode that has drawn attention across Spain and the wider EU.Sanchez said more than 72,000 migrants crossed irregularly from Morocco into Ceuta between 30 and 31 July. He said the online activity was linked to Russia... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 19:01 LONDON
Day News Recap: Nepal flood toll soars as Iran tensions, Gaza strikes and global diplomacy dominate
Nepal is facing one of its worst flood disasters in years, with the death toll rising above 900, more than 4,200 people missing, and remote areas still cut off as flash flooding and mudslides devastate parts of the country near the Tibet border. Rescue teams are also racing to reach 933 hydropower workers believed trapped in tunnels, while authorities in Chitwan are carrying out temporary burials of unidentified victims. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Elsewhere in the region, a ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus, leaving eight people dead and 18 still missing as the search continued, while in the United States one... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 31 Aug 2026 18:22 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as DAX outperforms while gold and CAC 40 slide, energy and palladium firm
Executive summary: European markets ended the session with a split tone, as the DAX gained 0.67% while the FTSE 100 edged up 0.07% and the CAC 40 fell 1.05%. Commodity moves were more dramatic, with gold down 2.57% and palladium up 4.11%, while Brent crude rose 0.64% and natural gas added 2.85%. In FX, the euro and sterling both weakened against the dollar, and USD/JPY moved higher, reinforcing a broadly firmer dollar backdrop. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 31 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Greece signs $3.5bn missile and air-defence deal with Israel
Greece has signed a $3.5bn air-defence agreement with Israel in Tel Aviv, in what is described as the largest defence deal ever between the two countries. The package centres on a multi-layered system known in Greece as Achilles Shield and is intended to strengthen Athens' air-defence network. The agreement comes as Greece faces growing concern about regional security and its rivalry with Turkiye.The deal was signed on Monday, according to the supplied report, and includes several components beyond the core missile shield. These include multi-mission radars for air surveillance and an artificial intelligence-enabled command centre that will integrate the technologies.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 16:30 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Tech Leads, Oil Jumps and Gold Slips on Hawkish Risk Tone
Executive summary: US equities opened mixed, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 higher while the Dow and Russell 2000 slipped. Tech and energy outperformed early, while gold, bitcoin and defence stocks weakened as oil surged and the dollar firmed against the yen. The move points to a market balancing stronger growth-sensitive sectors against a sharper inflation and rates backdrop. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 31 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Trump calls Iran a failed nation and says its leadership should be tried for war crimes
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Iran is officially a Failed Nation. They have no Navy, they have no Air Force, they have no currency, they are not paying their soldiers or police, Inflation is at 300%, and their leadership is in total disarray and incapable of properly representing the country. The only thing they have is FAKE NEWS from the USA, a willingness to kill their protesters (now over 100, 000 people dead. They must be tried for war crimes against humanity!), and a good line of "BULLSHIT." Thank you for... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 13:30 LONDON
Ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus as search continues for 18 missing
The search continued on Monday for 18 people missing after a ferry capsized off the coast of Northern Cyprus, a day after eight people died in the disaster. The captain and eight others were brought before a judge and placed under formal arrest as the authorities opened inquiries into the incident. Three days of national mourning began as rescue teams kept working at sea.The ferry ran into trouble around midday on Sunday, shortly after leaving the northern port of Girne, also known as Kyrenia, for Tasucu in Turkey's Mersin province. Local authorities said 267 passengers and crew were on board,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 13:29 LONDON
Strike disrupts flights at Kenya's main airport for a second day
Hundreds of passengers have been stranded at Kenya's main airport in Nairobi as flight disruptions continued for a second day during a workers' strike. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a key regional transport hub, and the disruption has affected departures and arrivals across the airport. Some travellers spent the night in and around the check-in areas waiting for updates on their flights.The airports authority and the national carrier warned on Sunday that departing flights could be delayed. A new round of talks between unions and airport managers was due on Monday after discussions broke up a day earlier without agreement.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 12:33 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Nepal flood toll tops 900 as rescue teams race to reach stranded workers
Nepal’s flood disaster has deepened, with the death toll rising above 900 as flash flooding and mudslides continue to cut off remote areas and leave aid groups struggling to reach some of the worst hit regions. 🔗Rescue teams are also racing to reach 933 hydropower workers believed trapped in tunnels after last week’s floods and debris flows, as the emergency enters its sixth day. 🔗In Mexico, a car bomb exploded outside a police station in Ojocaliente, in the state of Zacatecas, wounding six people and adding to concerns over violent attacks in the region. 🔗Hungarian authorities are investigating after a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 31 Aug 2026 12:20 LONDON
Algeria moves to reinstate death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires
Algeria's president has said he wants to reinstate the death penalty for people convicted of starting forest fires, after a wave of blazes killed at least 12 people. Abdelmadjid Tebboune ordered the justice ministry to prepare changes to the criminal law following the fires, which have affected northern parts of the country. Officials said more than 100 wildfires were recorded in recent days, most of them in the north-east.Tebboune said on Saturday that he was not ruling out foul play, and said investigations would be carried out because of the intensity of the fires. On Sunday, he set a 15... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 10:06 LONDON
Hungary investigates after allegedly stolen Cessna enters restricted airspace near Paks nuclear plant
Hungarian authorities are investigating after a light aircraft allegedly stolen from Kalocsa airfield entered restricted airspace around the Paks nuclear power plant and was tracked by military jets before crashing in a sunflower field. The pilot, described in local reporting as a 24-year-old man, was later arrested after trying to flee the scene. Officials said the aircraft came down in Tolan county, about 84 miles south of Budapest.According to the available account, the aircraft was a Cessna that took off from Kalocsa airfield before flying into the protected zone around the nuclear facility. Military radar detected the plane and two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 10:03 LONDON
Nepal flood death toll rises above 900 as remote areas remain cut off
Aid groups say some of the hardest-hit regions in Nepal remain inaccessible after flash flooding and mudslides that have devastated parts of the country near the border with Tibet. The disaster authority has now reported more than 900 deaths, while the number of missing people has risen to 4,247. Rescue efforts are still under way, with the main focus on workers believed trapped in hydropower project tunnels blocked by mud and rock debris.Action Aid said persistent rain and damaged roads are making it difficult to reach affected areas, with one of the worst-hit regions still not accessible by road. Its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 10:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Iran and US trade strikes as floods, diplomacy and trade tensions dominate
Iran said it launched ballistic missiles at two US military air bases in Jordan after American strikes on Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, sharply escalating the confrontation and raising the risk of wider regional retaliation. 🔗Washington is also preparing new sanctions on another bank over Iran ties, as stalled truce talks leave the economic pressure campaign against Tehran in place. 🔗In the Middle East and wider diplomacy, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are due to hold their first defence meeting in Istanbul since signing the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, while Syria and Libya have agreed to reopen Syria's embassy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 31 Aug 2026 08:37 LONDON
Car bomb explodes outside police station in Ojocaliente, Zacatecas, wounding six
A car bomb exploded outside a police station in the town of Ojocaliente, in the Mexican state of Zacatecas, on Sunday night. Authorities said the blast wounded six people and caused damage to the station and nearby properties. The incident is the latest security flare-up in a state long affected by organised crime violence.State government secretary Rodrigo Reyes said the explosive had been placed in a private vehicle. In a post on Facebook, he said the blast caused physical damage to the police station and properties nearby. In an earlier post, he said six civilians had been reported wounded and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 08:30 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as oil jumps above $90, DAX leads gains and gold slides
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, led by a strong DAX advance and firmer Euro Stoxx 50, while the FTSE 100 was little changed and the CAC 40 slipped. Brent crude pushed above $90 a barrel, palladium surged, and gold fell sharply, pointing to a session shaped by geopolitics, inflation sensitivity and a stronger dollar backdrop. FX moves also leaned toward dollar strength, with both EUR/USD and GBP/USD lower. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 31 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo closes mixed as oil and palladium surge, gold and silver retreat, and yen weakness supports exporters
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended with a split tone, as the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei ETF advanced while the ASX 200 and Hang Seng slipped. The biggest cross-asset moves came in commodities and FX, with WTI crude and palladium jumping sharply, gold and silver easing, and USD/JPY edging higher toward 160. The pattern points to a market still balancing higher energy costs, firmer inflation expectations, and selective support for Japanese equities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 31 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Grand Canyon flash flood leaves one dead and about 15 missing as evacuations continue
The National Park Service says one person has died and around 15 people remain missing or unaccounted for after flash flooding hit Grand Canyon National Park. The body of a 46-year-old man was recovered late on Sunday evening near Crystal Rapids along the Colorado River, officials said. The flooding forced evacuations, damaged infrastructure and disrupted access in the Bright Angel Creek area of the park.Officials said the flood struck on Saturday afternoon after heavy rain sent torrents through Bright Angel Creek, which flows into the Colorado River. More than 60 people were evacuated from the depths of the canyon, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 07:00 LONDON
Nepal flood disaster prompts temporary burials of unidentified victims in Chitwan
Authorities in Nepal are carrying out temporary burials of unidentified flood victims in Chitwan district as the death toll from a catastrophic flood continues to rise. The disaster has left villages swept away, rescue stations crowded with relatives searching for missing family members, and morgues under severe strain. Officials say the measure is being used because the scale of the recovery operation has overwhelmed local forensic capacity.Government officials have said the floods are estimated to have killed at least 800 people, while about 3,000 more are still reported missing. Some of the bodies recovered in Chitwan were carried hundreds of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
Google updates US maps to show Lake America as border row continues
Google has updated its maps for users in the United States to show Lake America instead of Lake Ontario, following Donald Trump's order to change the lake's name. The company said users in Canada will continue to see Lake Ontario, while people outside North America will see both names. The change is now starting to roll out, according to the company's statement.The update comes days after Trump signed an executive order renaming the lake, and it follows a similar approach the company took in 2025 when he ordered the Gulf of Mexico to be renamed the Gulf of America. Google... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 05:04 LONDON
Lavrov warns NATO Arctic activity is a direct threat to Russia
Russia's foreign minister has said NATO's growing activity in the Arctic amounts to a direct security threat, warning that the risk of incidents in the far north is rising. Sergei Lavrov made the comments in an article published on Monday by the Russian foreign ministry. He said the alliance's military activity in the region could increase the chance of an armed confrontation with potentially catastrophic consequences.Lavrov specifically referred to NATO's Arctic Sentry mission, which the alliance launched in February to strengthen its presence in the far north. He described NATO military exercises in the region as aggressive and said such... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 04:06 LONDON
Maduro posts first photos from US detention after January abduction
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has posted what appear to be his first photographs from a United States detention centre, where he says he has been held since his January abduction. The images were published on Sunday and show him wearing a grey tracksuit and making peace signs with both hands. The posts came two days after a US-Venezuela oil agreement was announced, adding a new political dimension to an already sensitive case.According to the supporting material, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were abducted by US special forces from Caracas and flown to the United States. They are being... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 04:03 LONDON
US plans new sanctions on another bank over Iran ties amid stalled truce talks
The United States plans to impose sanctions on another bank this week as part of a stepped-up campaign to economically isolate Iran, according to the US Treasury secretary. The move comes amid deadlocked truce talks and follows recent action against the United Arab Emirates operations of Basque Misr, which Washington accused of doing business with the Iranian government. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration is widening pressure on financial institutions it believes are helping Tehran.Bessent declined to name the bank that is expected to be targeted, but said the next step could be to cut an institution off entirely... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 04:00 LONDON
Oscar Jenkins gives first interview from Russian prison after 13-year sentence
Australian Oscar Jenkins has given his first interview since Russian authorities sentenced him to 13 years in prison in May. The interview was filmed inside a prison in Russian-occupied Luhansk, where he is being held after being captured while fighting for Ukraine. In the footage, Jenkins appears gaunt, with a shaved head and wearing a prison uniform.Jenkins said he volunteered to join Ukrainian forces in early 2024 because he believed it was the right thing to do. He said he questioned why one country would invade another and suggested that, in his view, people sometimes need to make sacrifices. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 20:03 LONDON
Libyan rival factions sign deal to hold national elections within 24 months
Rival political factions in Libya have signed a deal in Tripoli aimed at holding legislative and presidential elections within two years. The agreement was signed at the United Nations Support Mission in Libya in the capital on Sunday, following an earlier draft prepared by the UN-backed 4+4 committee in Tunis on 20 August. It sets out a timeline for elections under a single executive authority within a period not exceeding 24 months.Walid Ellafi, the state minister of political affairs and communications in the internationally recognised Government of National Unity, said the deal provides for legislative and presidential polls within that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
Trump says US will begin refilling Strategic Petroleum Reserve with Venezuelan oil
President Donald Trump has said the United States will begin refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve shortly using oil linked to a newly announced deal with Venezuela. In a post on social media, he said the process would begin "very shortly" and described the Venezuelan oil as a "gift" to the American people. The statement comes as the reserve has been drawn down sharply in recent years and was reported to be near a 44-year low.Trump said the reserve had been made "virtually" empty, blaming former President Joe Biden for the decline. The reserve is the country's emergency crude stockpile and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 17:29 LONDON
Niger says it is regaining control after mutiny in Niamey with reported Russian help
Niger's defence ministry said on Sunday that forces were gradually regaining control after a mutiny by soldiers in the capital, Niamey. The unrest began on Saturday and centred on the presidential palace and the Diori Hamani International Airport, where the military air base is located. By Sunday, the city appeared calm, with military trucks and checkpoints visible on major roads between the airport and the presidential district.According to the supplied material, the mutineers stormed the presidential palace and took positions at the airport base before loyalist forces moved against them. Several analysts said Russia's Africa Corps intervened as the authorities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 16:29 LONDON
Iceland rejects EU accession talks in referendum as count nears completion
With almost all votes counted, Iceland's referendum appears to have rejected a proposal to resume accession negotiations with the European Union. The no side was ahead by 52.5% to 47.5%, according to the national broadcaster, while official results had not yet been announced. The ballot did not ask whether Iceland should join the bloc, but whether it should reopen talks that were suspended more than a decade ago.The vote is nonbinding, but the coalition government led by Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir has said it would respect the outcome. The referendum was brought forward from a pledge to hold it by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 15:02 LONDON
Ben-Gvir posts prison footage of Palestinian women detainees
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted footage from a prison holding Palestinian women, prompting condemnation from Palestinian groups who described the video as intimidation and humiliation. The footage, shared on his social media account on Sunday, shows him entering a section for female prisoners and confronting detainees about complaints over their conditions. The incident has drawn fresh attention to the treatment of Palestinian prisoners inside Israeli detention facilities.In the video, one prisoner says the women have gone three days without showering, are not receiving medical treatment and do not have clean clothes. Ben-Gvir replies that the good conditions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 14:01 LONDON
Six months on, war with Iran deepens pressure at home and at sea
More than six months into the war on Iran, the pressure on ordinary people is described as worsening, with no short-term relief expected. The supplied material says life for most Iranians has deteriorated and that daily life has become a struggle for much of the country's population of about 90 million. It also says the conflict began on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes and has continued to reshape politics, security and the economy inside Iran.The report says Iran's military and political establishment has adapted to the war without making major concessions to its ideological principles. It also describes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 13:59 LONDON
Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz restricted as Khamenei urges Gulf unity
Iran's Supreme Leader has urged Gulf leaders to identify what he called their "real enemy" as Tehran maintains restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz amid stalled diplomacy. The message, published on Sunday to mark the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, comes as regional mediation efforts continue over one of the world's most important shipping lanes. Iranian officials say the waterway remains closed or restricted, with vessels required to coordinate with Tehran before crossing.Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Saturday that Iran had reached an understanding with Oman on a temporary maritime route, but said its implementation depends on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 11:59 LONDON
Israel says Yair Netanyahu urgently evacuated from the United States after threat
Yair Netanyahu, the eldest son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has been flown back to Israel from the United States after what Israel's domestic intelligence agency described as a significant threat to his life. The agency said he was urgently evacuated together with his security team following an assessment of the risk. The move was carried out after he had been living in the US for several years.In a statement on Saturday evening, the Shin Bet said there was a significant threat to harm Yair Netanyahu and that, after reviewing the situation, it decided to evacuate him immediately. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 11:33 LONDON
Zambian opposition leader charged with treason after post-election raid
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been charged with treason following a deadly raid and a period of detention that has deepened tensions after the country's recent presidential election. His lawyer said the charge was announced on Saturday night, after Mundubile had gone into hiding at a United Nations building in the capital, Lusaka. Seventeen other people, including his running mate Makebi Zulu, were also charged.The case comes after a disputed vote in which official results gave incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema 60% of the vote, compared with 38% for Mundubile. Mundubile had challenged the outcome, while the authorities accused his... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 10:30 LONDON
Gaza war waste is now affecting Israel's coastal waters, report says
A new report says the toxic legacy of the war in Gaza is now reaching Israel through shared coastal waters and aquifers. It says untreated sewage and contaminated rubble from Gaza are moving north into Israeli marine environments, creating a public health and environmental problem beyond the strip itself. The report argues that the impact of the destruction in Gaza can no longer be contained within one side of the border.According to the report, earlier this month Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and representatives of the Board of Peace agreed to set up a working group on sanitation and public... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 09:05 LONDON
Pacific Islands Forum summit in Palau hit by multiple leader withdrawals
Several Pacific leaders have pulled out at the eleventh hour from the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting in Palau, disrupting a summit that was expected to advance regional diplomacy and climate-related cooperation. The withdrawals include the prime ministers of Solomon Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu and Samoa, leaving the gathering with a noticeably reduced level of political representation. Australia's prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has confirmed he will still attend.The Solomon Islands prime minister, Matthew Wale, cancelled his appearance after a no-confidence motion was lodged against him at home. The motion was brought by the home affairs minister, Manasseh Maelanga, who accused Wale... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 09:02 LONDON
WhatsApp cash-transfer network linked to crime and extremism exposed
An investigation by European broadcasters has exposed a 532-member WhatsApp group used to arrange cross-border cash transfers linked to organised crime and extremism. The chat, called "Traders of Greater Europe", was used to move hundreds of millions of euros in cash around the world with no paper trail, according to the findings. In one case, payments from Brussels were said to have reached militants from the Islamic State group in Syria.The group contained more than 82,000 messages sent between late February and December 2022. Belgian investigating magistrate Vincent Guerra first uncovered the chat during a case that began as an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 06:32 LONDON
US-Venezuela oil deal announced as Caracas says it retains sovereignty over reserves
Venezuela has said it will retain sovereignty and ownership of its oil resources after the announcement of a 25-year agreement with the United States covering more than 65 billion barrels of proven reserves. In a televised address, interim President Delcy Rodriguez said the project would allow Venezuela to develop its oil industry while keeping control of its natural resources. She said the arrangement would involve 17 strategic oilfields and an initial production target of 1.5 million barrels per day.Rodriguez said $19 from every barrel sold to the United States would flow to Caracas under the deal, which she said could... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 05:29 LONDON
Somalia and Turkiye free hijacked cargo vessel after 10-day anti-piracy operation
Turkish and Somali forces have freed the Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel MV Latuf after a 10-day operation off Somalia's Puntland coast. Somali authorities said the ship was seized on 17 August in waters off the Nugal region and was later recovered under a defence cooperation agreement between the two countries. The vessel has since continued its voyage towards Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania, according to maritime tracking information cited in the supplied report.The Somali Ministry of Defence said 14 pirates were killed during the operation, and said sustained pressure forced the remaining hijackers to abandon the ship. The ministry did not give details... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 01:59 LONDON
US says it has reached deal for majority control of Venezuelan oil reserves
The United States says it has reached an agreement with Venezuela that would give Washington majority control over a substantial portion of the South American country's oil reserves. The announcement, made on Friday, centres on more than 65 billion barrels of proven reserves and involves 17 strategic oil fields. Details of the arrangement have not been made public, and the deal has already drawn criticism as a takeover of Venezuela's resources.President Donald Trump said his government and that of Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, had agreed to the arrangement. In a social media post, he described it as the "biggest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 01:02 LONDON
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remains without external power for over a week
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine has been without off-site electricity for more than a week, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. The plant is relying on emergency diesel generators to keep its six non-operating reactors cool. The agency said the situation remains unstable as repairs to damaged electrical lines are still being negotiated.The Vienna-based watchdog said the plant has only about 10 days of diesel fuel on site, although it was supplied with diesel on Thursday and Friday from another off-site location. Its director general, Rafael Grossi, said diesel availability is of paramount importance whenever a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 00:59 LONDON
UN says 13 captives released after mass kidnapping in Kenscoff, Haiti
The United Nations says 13 people kidnapped during a major gang attack in the Haitian hillside community of Kenscoff have been released. The group included six children and seven women, according to a statement from UNICEF. The release comes after an assault on August 23 that left at least 47 people dead and more than 50 abducted.UNICEF said the freed captives had been taken last week in one of the largest mass abductions reported in Haiti in recent memory. Yannig Dussart, the agency's deputy representative in Haiti, said the release offered a rare moment of hope amid violence threatening children... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
Speculation grows over Iran's supreme leader as Mojtaba Khamenei remains absent
Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen publicly since he was appointed at the beginning of the Iran war, according to the supplied report. The absence has fuelled speculation inside Iran about the country's leadership and the durability of the succession arrangement. The article says some people in Iran now believe he "doesn't exist at all", reflecting the uncertainty surrounding his role.The report says the younger Khamenei was selected after bombs and missiles struck Iran in February, when the country was already facing war, weak economic growth, water and energy shortages, a weak currency and pressure on most of its regional... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 20:30 LONDON
Turkiye summons Ukraine ambassador after Black Sea attacks on Turkish-operated vessels
Turkiye has summoned Ukraine's ambassador in Ankara after two Turkish-operated vessels were struck in the Black Sea this week. The move follows separate incidents involving the Lider Bordo Mavi and the Lider Kocatepe, both of which were linked to operations in the same area. Turkish officials said they raised concerns about the safety of people, assets, navigation and the environment in the Black Sea.According to the supplied report, Turkish officials communicated their concerns to Ambassador Naryman Dzhelialo at the foreign ministry on Saturday. The ministry said the warning was delivered in the context of attacks on civilian shipping and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 19:29 LONDON
One Nation claims historic Secret Harbour by-election win in Western Australia
One Nation is claiming victory in the Secret Harbour by-election in Western Australia, with counting indicating it is on track to secure its first lower house seat in the state. The party says its candidate, Luke Herdegen, has delivered a historic result in a seat long regarded as safe Labor territory. Labor had not conceded at the time of the claim.Rod Caddies, One Nation's Western Australia leader, said the party was claiming victory at 9.30pm local time. The result is based on counting that showed One Nation ahead in the contest, although the final formal outcome was not included in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 15:30 LONDON
Florida resident convicted in nearly $1 million aircraft-parts smuggling case tied to Russia
Alexander Mamonov, a 62-year-old Russian expat living in south Florida, has been convicted on 12 counts in a case involving the illegal export of aircraft parts to Russia. Prosecutors said the scheme covered more than $900,000 worth of equipment and was designed to conceal the true destination of the shipments. The verdict was returned this week after a jury trial.According to the supplied material, Mamonov was found to have used fake labels, misleading destination claims and financial transactions to hide the movement of the parts. He allegedly told suppliers the goods were bound for countries including China and the United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 15:02 LONDON
Royal Navy tracks Russian warships and sanctioned cargo vessels in North Sea and Channel
Royal Navy warships and a helicopter spent three days tracking Russian Navy vessels and sanctioned cargo ships in the North Sea and English Channel, in what the UK described as an intense maritime security operation. The monitoring took place last week and involved ships and aircraft following the movement of four vessels through UK waters. The operation focused on Russian naval activity and cargo shipping linked to sanctions enforcement.The Royal Navy said HMS Duncan, HMS St Albans and HMS Severn used radar to track the vessels, while a Merlin helicopter provided surveillance from the air. During the operation, the Russian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 13:30 LONDON
Iran acknowledges war damage as trade slumps and leaders signal diplomacy and defiance
Iran's leaders have publicly acknowledged the economic strain caused by six months of war with the United States, saying foreign trade has fallen sharply and that the government must now focus on inflation, jobs and prices. The comments came on Saturday as Tehran also said it would continue to defend its interests and maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz. The statements amount to a rare admission of the scale of the damage while reinforcing a message that Iran does not intend to yield to pressure.President Masoud Pezeshkian said sanctions and a US naval blockade had caused exports and imports... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
Nepal flood death toll rises to 626 as UK team arrives to support rescue effort
The death toll from catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal has risen to 626, with 2,426 people still missing as rescue operations continue in the Rasuwa district near the border with China's Tibet autonomous region. The latest figures were confirmed by Nepali and Chinese authorities on Saturday morning, according to the supplied material. More than 30 British nationals are among those unaccounted for, including two teenagers.A team of specially trained crisis response staff from the UK is arriving in Nepal, alongside £5 million in humanitarian support from the British government. Helicopters are continuing to deliver essential aid, including clothing and food... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 09:29 LONDON
EU gas storage at 13-year low raises winter price volatility fears
Europe is heading into the cooler months with gas storage levels at their lowest point in 13 years, according to market figures cited by analysts. The European Union's gas stocks were 63% full in the last week of August, well below the 80% average for late August in recent years. The shortfall has prompted concern among traders and energy experts about tighter supply conditions and sharper price swings if winter demand rises.The current storage position is being described as among the weakest for this time of year since 2013. At the present pace of injections into storage, the bloc is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
Cambodia says scam compounds have been eradicated, but rights groups remain sceptical
Cambodia has said it has eliminated the scam compounds that turned parts of the country into a major centre for cybercrime, but the claim has been met with scepticism from rights groups and industry experts. Senior Minister Chhay Sinarith, who heads the government's ad hoc Commission for Combating Online Scams, told 50 foreign diplomats and international officials on Thursday that large-scale scam activity had been brought fully under control. A statement released on Friday said there were currently no online scam compounds remaining in the country.The government said the result followed what it described as the complete eradication of large-scale... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 01:30 LONDON
Spain seeks EU help to process 5,000 migrants in Ceuta amid unrest
Spain has asked the European Union for help to process about 5,000 migrants still in Ceuta after a mass crossing from Morocco last month, as tensions in the enclave continue to rise. The request adds a new institutional dimension to a crisis that has already triggered protests, arrests and attacks on migrant shelters. Spanish officials say the priority is to identify who may qualify for international protection and who can be returned.Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska sent the request to Beate Gminder, the European Commission's director general for migration and home affairs, and also asked for 10 additional Frontex officers to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 00:59 LONDON
Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC spreads to two new zones as cases and deaths rise
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to two new health zones, Biena and Manguredjipa, bringing the total number of affected areas to 60. The latest government figures show the outbreak continuing to expand in North Kivu province, where health officials say the virus is moving faster than containment efforts. The new figures add to concern over one of the most serious Ebola emergencies recorded in the country.According to the Ministry of Health data released on Friday, the outbreak has now reached 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths. Officials said the fatality rate in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 23:29 LONDON
Berlin says it will not pay hackers after city systems breach and data theft
Berlin's mayor has said the city will not pay a ransom demand after hackers compromised municipal systems and stole data earlier this month. The German capital is now dealing with the fallout from an attack that forced some online services offline and disrupted applications for housing benefits and payments. Officials say investigators are still assessing the full scope of the breach.Kai Wegner said the city would not cave in to the demand, which was made on Thursday evening. He did not disclose the amount being sought, although reports in German media say the hackers are demanding 30 bitcoin, worth about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 23:02 LONDON
US-Canada trade war escalates as tariffs and retaliation raise recession fears
The trade dispute between the United States and Canada has intensified after Washington imposed 50% tariffs on $20bn worth of Canadian goods, following the collapse of negotiations between the two countries. Canada then announced retaliatory measures against more than 700 US products, also valued at $20bn. The latest moves have deepened concern that the dispute could spread further across key sectors on both sides of the border.According to the supplied report, the US tariffs were introduced on Saturday, while President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to extend 50% levies to all car products from January 1. On Tuesday, Prime Minister... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 22:59 LONDON
US plans not to renew security aid for Iraq's Kurdistan region, sources say
The Trump administration is planning not to renew an expiring security assistance agreement for the Peshmerga in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, according to people familiar with the talks. The move would affect military aid that has supported the Kurdish force for years and comes as the region faces continued attacks from Iran. The reported decision has raised concern among Kurdish officials that it could weaken local defences at a sensitive moment.According to four sources familiar with the matter, the US Department of Defense has told leaders in the Kurdistan region in recent meetings that the administration does not intend to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
Zelenskyy orders major escalation in drone strikes on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered a major increase in long-range drone strikes against Russia, saying the military should aim to launch at least 1,000 drones a day. He said the target would be a more than threefold rise from the current estimate of about 300 drones daily. The announcement comes as Russian attacks on Ukraine continued over the past day, with casualties reported in several regions.In his evening address on Friday, Zelenskyy said there was a "concrete goal" and that Ukraine would fulfil it. He also referred to reports that John Ratcliffe, the director of the CIA, had visited... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
Nepal-Tibet border floods leave rescue crews cut off as roads and bridges are destroyed
Rescue crews are still struggling to reach communities hit by flash flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border, where roads, bridges and communications have been badly damaged. The latest confirmed reporting says more than 35 bridges have been destroyed and at least 40 kilometres of road have been damaged or made inaccessible. The affected area is in steep Himalayan terrain, where villages sit close to the river and access is already limited even in normal conditions.Local United Nations coordinators say helicopters are now central to the response because ground routes have been cut off. The same reporting says electricity from hydropower plants... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 20:00 LONDON
Nepal flash flood devastates Trishuli River villages after glacier collapse
New satellite imagery has revealed the scale of destruction along Nepal's Trishuli River after a deadly flash flood triggered by a glacier collapse. The flood swept through settlements, bridges and hydroelectric power stations in the valley, leaving a trail of mud, debris and washed-away buildings. The worst damage was seen along the Nepal-Tibet border area and in communities downstream.Nepalese officials say more than 550 people have been killed and hundreds more are missing. The flood struck on Wednesday, and verified images show the torrent moving through a narrow valley with steep sides, intensifying the impact on villages built close to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 19:05 LONDON
Gaza ceasefire under renewed strain as envoy warns of collapse
Nicolay Mladenov, the high representative for the Board of Peace, has warned that the Gaza ceasefire could collapse if both sides fail to follow the agreed roadmap. In an interview, he said there was no better alternative to the current plan and that a return to war would be devastating. His warning came as Israeli raids and attacks continued in the Gaza Strip, keeping pressure on the fragile truce.Mladenov said the Board of Peace has now determined the mechanism for deploying the International Stabilization Force and identified its deployment locations in Gaza. He said Morocco has agreed to take part,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 19:02 LONDON
Syria appoints ex-SDF commander Mazloum Abdi as presidential adviser after force dissolves
Mazloum Abdi, the former commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, has been appointed adviser to Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa after the group announced its dissolution and integration into Syria's armed forces. The appointment was announced by Syria's official news agency, and it follows Abdi's declaration earlier this week that the SDF had completed its integration. The move marks a further step in the effort to bring one of Syria's most powerful non-state armed formations under central government control.US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack described the dissolution as genuine integration and said the appointment of Kurdish figures to government... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 18:36 LONDON
Ukraine reinforces Donetsk as Russia presses Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka
Ukraine has reinforced its defences in the eastern Donetsk region as Russian forces renewed pressure on Sloviansk and continued infiltration attempts around Kostiantynivka. The developments point to sustained fighting across the so-called fortress belt of cities in eastern Ukraine, where control of roads, logistics and defensive positions remains central to the wider war effort. Ukrainian commanders are also being reported to be adjusting their approach to Russian missile threats, with a greater focus on disrupting production and launch capacity.The immediate military picture is centred on two linked fronts. Ukrainian commander-in-chief Mykhailo Drapatyi made his first major decision after taking command... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 18:32 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza as ceasefire warning raises fresh concerns
At least five Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip on Friday, including three members of the same family, according to medical sources and local reports. The attacks hit several locations, including north of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, Gaza City's Sabra neighbourhood, and a tent sheltering displaced people east of the city. The latest deaths came as civilians in the territory continued to face severe food insecurity and repeated displacement.Medical sources said an Israeli drone strike north of Khan Younis killed three members of the Abdeen family, and their bodies were taken to Nasser Medical Complex.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 18:29 LONDON
US-Venezuela oil talks advance amid backlash over reported stake in major fields
Reports that the United States is in advanced talks to secure a direct stake or long-term access to Venezuelan oilfields have triggered sharp criticism from opposition figures and other detractors. The discussions are said to cover more than a dozen fields, including assets in the Orinoco Belt and Lake Maracaibo, two of the country's most important producing regions. The reported structure would go beyond a routine commercial arrangement and could give American interests a lasting role in one of the world's largest crude reserves.According to the supplied reports, one proposal under discussion is a 100-year lease on several oilfields, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 17:59 LONDON
Sudan lifts two-year curfew in Khartoum as residents return
Sudan's military-led government has lifted a curfew and state of emergency in Khartoum, ending restrictions that had been in place for more than two years. The move comes as residents continue to return to the capital after fighting there ended in March 2025. State media said the decision is intended to help restore normal life in the city.The curfew and emergency measures were imposed after war broke out in April 2023 between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. According to the International Organization for Migration, more than two million of the roughly five million people who fled Khartoum... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 17:33 LONDON
No proof video shows plane crash in Tel Aviv, fact-check finds
A video showing an aircraft apparently embedded in the side of a building has been circulating widely on social media. Some users have claimed it shows a plane crash in Tel Aviv after an Iranian attack, but there is no evidence to support that claim. The footage has been shared millions of times, yet its origin remains unclear and its authenticity is highly questionable.The video was posted on 26 August by a fake account pretending to belong to Donald Trump Jr., according to the supporting material. It later spread on X and was said to show the aftermath of an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 17:03 LONDON
UK public contracts tied to firms linked to illegal Israeli settlements, investigation says
An investigation has found that at least 17 companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank hold more than £2.1bn in United Kingdom public-sector contracts. The contracts are spread across areas including road maintenance, transport, emergency services and driving licensing. The findings have intensified scrutiny of how public procurement in the UK intersects with business activity connected to the settlements.The analysis drew on procurement records, company filings and corporate disclosures, and identified 125 public-sector contracts with a combined award value of £2.129bn. Companies owned by Motorola Solutions account for more than £1.7bn of that total, largely through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 15:29 LONDON
Qatar backs efforts to bridge Libya's political divide after Benghazi visit
Qatar has said it supports efforts to end Libya's long-running political division after a senior envoy visited Benghazi and met eastern commander Khalifa Haftar. The meeting took place on Thursday and comes as Libyan negotiators try to move forward with a recently agreed election pact. The visit adds a regional diplomatic signal to a process that has struggled for years to produce a unified political settlement.Minister of State Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi met Haftar, who commands the self-styled Libyan National Army and is aligned with the eastern-based administration. According to a statement from Qatar's Foreign Ministry, the two sides discussed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv region for second day, killing one
Russian drone attacks have hit Ukraine's Kyiv region for a second straight day, damaging apartment buildings, warehouses and vehicles and killing one person, officials said. The latest strikes also wounded two people, according to regional authorities and the State Emergency Service. Officials said a second drone struck after emergency crews had already been deployed, describing the incident as a double-tap attack.Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv regional military administration, said the strikes damaged 14 warehouses, 16 private houses, three apartment buildings and 16 vehicles. The State Emergency Service said the second drone hit one location after responders arrived, a tactic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 14:29 LONDON
Greece scrambles F-16s after drone reported from Turkey flies near Alexandroupolis airport
Greece scrambled F-16 fighter jets after a drone reported to be from Turkey entered airspace near Alexandroupolis airport in the country's northeast, according to military and media accounts. The drone was said to have flown close to the runway as a passenger aircraft was preparing to depart. Greek authorities described the response as immediate, with the air force mobilised as the aircraft was detected near the border area.State broadcaster ERTnews said the drone had illegally penetrated Greek airspace near the port city of Alexandroupolis, which lies close to the Turkish border. It reported that the drone flew near the runway... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 14:02 LONDON
Nepal-China border flood: barrier lake overflow risk forces rescue pause as toll rises
Rescue teams in parts of the Nepal-China border disaster zone have paused operations after a debris-dammed barrier lake began overflowing, raising fears of a second flood downstream. The warning comes as the death toll from the glacier-collapse-triggered disaster continues to rise, with officials and survivors describing a fast-moving wall of water, mud and rock that swept through valleys along the frontier. Access remains difficult because roads and bridges were damaged in the earlier flood, limiting the ability of crews to reach isolated areas.Fresh accounts from the scene underline the scale of the destruction and the speed of the flood. Helicopters... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 13:59 LONDON
Six months into Iran-US war, Gulf states face prolonged regional fallout
The war between Iran and the United States, with Israel also involved, is being described as entering a phase of attrition six months after it began. Analysts cited in the report say there is no sign of regime collapse in Tehran and no clear path to a decisive victory for Washington. Instead, the conflict is settling into a prolonged stalemate with wider regional consequences.The fighting began after surprise Israeli and US attacks on 28 February, according to the report. A memorandum of understanding signed by Washington and Tehran in June reduced the intensity of the war, but did not end... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 13:34 LONDON
Deadly armed raid on cattle camp in South Sudan kills at least 49
At least 49 people have been killed and 33 others wounded after gunmen raided a village and seasonal cattle camp in Warrap State in north-western South Sudan, local officials said. The attack took place early on Thursday in Tonj North County, hitting Machar-Pakuek cattle camp and Mading Juer Boma in Majak Payam. Officials said the assault is the latest in a series of violent cattle raids in an area long affected by competition over grazing land and water.Warrap State spokesperson William Wol Mayom Bol said the attack was carried out by what he described as an armed cross-border criminal network.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 13:32 LONDON
Dutch court sentences man to life over Rwanda genocide role
A court in the Netherlands has sentenced a Dutch-Rwandan man to life imprisonment for his role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide. The 66-year-old, identified in court as Eugene N, was convicted of genocide and war crimes after judges said he acted with genocidal intent. The ruling was delivered in The Hague and concerns events in southern Rwanda during the mass killings of 1994.The court said N had held an authoritative position in the community in Mbazi, where he oversaw about 1,000 people at the time. Judges heard that he threw a hand grenade into a crowd of Tutsis sheltering in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 13:29 LONDON
Pakistan and Kuwait sign new defence protocol in Rawalpindi
Pakistan and Kuwait have signed a new defence protocol in Rawalpindi, expanding military cooperation between the two countries. The agreement, called the Protocol Agreement-2026, was signed on Thursday by Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Sabah. Pakistan's Ministry of Defence said the deal significantly strengthens a cooperation framework that has been in place since 2023.Under the protocol, Pakistan's armed forces will help train Kuwait's military, support defence capacity building and assist with border management. The ministry said the arrangement builds on an underlying agreement signed in June 2023, which Kuwait formally ratified only... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 13:03 LONDON
Syria's Druze leader says community is an integral part of Israel amid Suwayda tensions
Syria's top Druze spiritual leader has said the community is "an integral part of the State of Israel," in a statement that has sharpened tensions between Suwayda province and Damascus. Hikmat al-Hijri made the remarks at a gathering in Suwayda on Monday, according to the supplied report, and linked his comments to a broader vision for the province's future. He also hinted that developments in Suwayda could be announced within days.Al-Hijri is one of Syria's three Sheikh al-Aql, the senior religious leaders of the Druze community, and is described as its most influential political and spiritual figure in Suwayda. In... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
US judge blocks Trump mail-voting restrictions again as midterm ballots near
A United States federal judge has again blocked new Postal Service rules tied to President Donald Trump's effort to limit voting by mail. District Judge Indira Talwani issued a 14-day order late on Thursday, hours after the Postal Service said the measures had taken effect. The ruling comes just as the first ballots for the November midterm elections are due to be sent out in about a week.The disputed rules would require states to submit approved voter lists and follow new ballot-formatting requirements before the Postal Service can deliver voting slips. In her order, Talwani said states have neither the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 12:31 LONDON
Russia warns Britain over Storm Shadow plans as missile row escalates
Russia has warned that British military installations and equipment could be targeted after reports that the United Kingdom plans to help Ukraine produce Storm Shadow cruise missiles. The warning was issued by Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, who said Britain was "one step away" from being seen as legally complicit in attacks on Russia. She also urged the British leadership to abandon what she called a hostile line that could raise the conflict to a new level.The comments followed reports that the UK would provide blueprints for Storm Shadow production, while France has said it will supply technology for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 11:30 LONDON
South Korea announces joint drills with US and Japan for September 7-11
South Korea has announced that it will hold joint military exercises with the United States and Japan from September 7 to 11. The drills, called Freedom Edge, will take place in international waters east and south of Jeju island. The exercise is focused on North Korea, according to the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff.The planned manoeuvres will include maritime missile defence, air defence, anti-submarine warfare and cyber defence. The announcement came on Friday, August 28, after Washington reduced other annual joint exercises with Seoul. South Korean officials said the move followed a decision by the United States to cut... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 11:03 LONDON
Record Panama Canal auction fee paid as traffic limits tighten
A liquefied petroleum gas carrier has paid a record $5.3 million to secure an earlier transit through the Panama Canal, according to the canal administration. The payment was made as the waterway prepares to reduce the number of authorised daily crossings in response to falling reservoir levels. The move highlights the pressure on one of the world's most important shipping routes just as restrictions are set to tighten.Ilya Espino de Marotta, the canal administrator, said the fee was the highest ever paid in an auction for passage through the canal. She confirmed that a ship had paid $5.3 million to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 11:00 LONDON
Australian hiker feared missing in Nepal flood zone contacts family while walking toward Kathmandu
An Australian woman previously feared missing in Nepal's flood-hit north has made contact with her family after more than two days without communication. Cara Severino, 25, was reported missing after flash flooding disrupted the Langtang trek area near the China-Nepal border. She is now understood to be hiking toward Kathmandu on foot with a group of Nepali hikers.Her parents said she called them on Friday morning to confirm she was safe, after having no phone reception and a flat battery on her own device. They said she had been stranded while hiking the Langtang trek and that communications had gone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 09:34 LONDON
US judge blocks Pentagon blacklisting of Anthropic in AI dispute
A US federal judge has blocked the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic, ruling that the Department of Defense acted illegally when it designated the artificial intelligence company a national security supply-chain risk. The written order, issued by District Judge Rita Lin, marks a significant setback for the Pentagon in a dispute over military use of AI systems. It also deepens a broader legal fight over how far the government can go in pressuring private technology firms to support defence work.The case centres on Anthropic's refusal to allow its Claude models to be used for surveillance or autonomous weapons. In her ruling,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 09:31 LONDON
Nepal-Tibet border floods as death toll rises to at least 469
Rescue teams are continuing to search the Nepal-Tibet border region after a glacial collapse triggered catastrophic flooding along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river system. Authorities in Kathmandu said at least 469 people have now died and more than 1,500 remain missing across Nepal and China's Tibet region. The disaster struck on Wednesday morning and has left roads, bridges and villages badly damaged in the mountainous border area.Officials initially considered whether a magnitude 4.4 earthquake had caused the flooding, but the United States Geological Survey and other experts said the seismic signal was the result of a glacial collapse and debris... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 09:29 LONDON
Australia reports H5 bird flu in dolphin as Macquarie Island researchers are withdrawn over seal-death risk
Australia has reported a new H5 bird flu case in a common dolphin found dead near Goolwa on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula. State testing confirmed the animal was positive for H5N1, and samples have been sent to the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness for further analysis. The finding marks the second native mammal species in Australia known to have contracted the virus.The federal government also said it will withdraw 24 expeditioners from the Macquarie Island research station in the Southern Ocean. Officials said the decision was taken because of the psychosocial risk of witnessing possible mass seal deaths during the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 07:00 LONDON
Thousands march on Indonesia's parliament in Jakarta over anti-corruption demands
Thousands of people marched on Indonesia's parliament in Jakarta on Thursday to demand tougher action against corruption and the passage of a stalled asset-seizure bill. The protest took place outside the legislature in the capital and remained largely contained behind locked gates for much of the day. By nightfall, the demonstration had turned more tense after some protesters threw objects at police.Police responded with tear gas and a water cannon after dark, according to the supporting report. A police post and a motorcycle were set alight during the unrest, and several people were carried away on stretchers. Jakarta police said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 06:06 LONDON
Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu detection in a dolphin found at Goolwa
South Australian authorities have confirmed H5N1 bird flu in a dead common dolphin found at Goolwa on the Fleurieu Peninsula. The finding is being described by the state as a new development in Australia. It comes after a separate H5N1 detection in a red fox in Adelaide's north-west earlier in the week.The Department of Primary Industries and Regions said the dolphin tested positive for the virus after being found dead at the coastal town. The state's chief veterinary officer, Dr Skye Fruean, said the animal was expected to have eaten a bird or had close contact with a wild bird.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 06:03 LONDON
US Army uses laser system to shoot down three cartel drones near Texas border
The US Army used a high-energy laser system to bring down three drones operated by Mexican cartels near the Texas border, according to military officials. The incident took place in the Rio Grande Valley between Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. Officials said the drones were assessed as a physical threat to troops and border agents.The operation was carried out by US Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command, which said the drones were being used in a way that posed a direct risk to personnel. The military did not give the exact location of the interceptions and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 04:05 LONDON
Malaysia finalises first phase of Rohingya repatriation plan for next month
Malaysia has finalised the first phase of a voluntary repatriation programme that will send at least 1,500 eligible Myanmar refugees back on 29 September, according to the government. The plan mainly concerns Rohingya refugees and comes amid continuing tensions with local communities in Malaysia. Officials said the return will only go ahead if it is judged safe for those involved.The Home Ministry said the repatriation process will use two Myanmar naval warships and a hospital ship. It also said more than 4,000 people, primarily ethnic Rohingya, will be channelled into the Refugee Registration Document programme, while 5,000 others will undergo... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 03:11 LONDON
Chad accuses Sudan of deadly air strike near shared border
Chad has accused the Sudanese army of carrying out an air strike near the shared border that killed 12 people and wounded seven, in a fresh escalation linked to Sudan's war. Officials in Chad said the strike hit a fuel market used by the Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, in the border area. Sudan has rejected the allegation and called for an independent investigation.A Chadian security source said the attack took place on Thursday and targeted a market where RSF fighters refuel. Chad's army said the strikes happened more than 100 km inside its territory in the eastern Ennedi region,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 03:03 LONDON
Australia to withdraw scientists from Macquarie Island over bird flu fears
Australia's Antarctic authorities plan to withdraw staff from Macquarie Island in the Southern Ocean because of concerns about the psychological impact of a possible bird flu outbreak. The island is currently free of the H5 strain, but officials say a mass wildlife mortality event there could be deeply distressing for expeditioners living and working close to seals and seabirds. The move would affect a remote sub-Antarctic station about 1,500 kilometres south-east of Hobart.The Australian Antarctic Division said the decision was driven primarily by the risk to staff if bird flu reaches the island and causes widespread deaths among wildlife. Federal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 02:30 LONDON
Judge questions rush to restore Trump's name to Kennedy Center facade
A US district judge has questioned why the Kennedy Center is moving so quickly to restore President Donald Trump's name to the performing arts venue in Washington, DC. The dispute centres on a deadline of September 8 that the venue says it must meet to begin adding the name back to the building. The case is the latest development in a legal fight over whether the national arts institution can be rebranded in this way.US District Court Judge Christopher Cooper raised the issue during a hearing on Thursday, asking Trump administration lawyer Bradley Mayers what was significant about that date.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
Nepal floods and landslides hit Nuwakot as rescue teams airlift the injured
Flash floods and landslides have caused widespread destruction in Nepal's Nuwakot district, with communities along the Trishuli River basin among the worst affected. The disaster struck on 26 August, a day after a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border, and torrents of mud and debris swept through settlements including Bidur, Devighat and Trishuli Bazaar. Images from the area show buildings partly buried, vehicles submerged in sludge and major infrastructure badly damaged.Hundreds of residents, tourists and security personnel are still unaccounted for as rescue operations continue. The Nepal Army has deployed MI-17 helicopters to establish an emergency airlift corridor to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 23:59 LONDON
Trump declares emergency to restrict some foreign equipment in US power grid
United States President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency over what his administration describes as security risks linked to foreign-made equipment used in the country's electricity grid. He signed an executive order on Wednesday that restricts the purchase and installation of certain foreign-produced equipment in the bulk-power system. The order also covers related software and digital capabilities that officials say could create cybersecurity or operational risks.The directive says the threat is "unusual and extraordinary" and frames the issue as a national security concern. The Department of Energy has 120 days to publish formal rules to carry out the policy.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 22:03 LONDON
Zambia opposition leader questioned over treason after disputed election
Zambia's main opposition leader, Brian Mundubile, has been questioned by police over alleged treason after the country's disputed presidential election. His running mate, Makebi Zulu, is also in police custody, according to the Zambia Police Service. The case comes as President Hakainde Hichilema prepares to begin a second term after winning the vote.Police said the two men were interviewed by officers alongside their lawyers and that "warn and caution" statements were recorded, a step that can come before formal charges. Authorities did not immediately give further details about the allegations behind the treason investigation. State media reported that Mundubile surrendered... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 22:00 LONDON
Nepal flood disaster worsens as death toll rises to 392 and new flood warnings are issued
At least 392 people have now died in the flood disaster affecting Nepal and Tibet, as authorities warn that another flood could be triggered in the coming days. The latest figures also show that nearly 1,500 people remain missing across the disaster zone, while hundreds of survivors have been rescued. Officials say a barrier lake in the region is at risk of bursting, raising concern that the emergency could deepen further.In Nepal, the death toll has risen to at least 389, with more than 900 people still unaccounted for, according to the Nepal Tourism Board. In Tibet, Chinese state media... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 20:29 LONDON
Piracy off Somalia surges to highest level since 2013, analysis of IMO data shows
Piracy off Somalia has risen to its highest level since 2013, according to an analysis of data from the International Maritime Organisation. At least 15 attacks have been reported since the start of the year across the Gulf of Aden, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean within 2,000 kilometres of Somalia. The increase marks a sharp change after years in which the region recorded only a handful of pirate attacks annually.The analysis says eight of the attacks took place in the Gulf of Aden since May, an area between Somalia and Yemen that links the Red Sea to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 18:34 LONDON
USS Abraham Lincoln to make brief Thailand port stop after more than 250 days at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is expected to make a temporary port visit in Thailand next week as it heads back to the United States after more than 250 consecutive days at sea. Thai navy officials said the stop is routine and is intended to allow personnel to rest and recuperate before the vessel continues its journey home to San Diego. The carrier recently left the Middle East after being relieved by the USS George Washington.A Thai navy spokesperson said the visit will also provide logistical support for the ship and its crew. The Thai navy said earlier this... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
Israeli strike kills woman and wounds six in south Lebanon as attacks widen
A Lebanese woman has been killed and six other people wounded in Israeli strikes on the town of Arab Salim in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh district. The Lebanese Ministry of Health said the injured included a child, a woman and two elderly people. State media also reported that the dead woman had been married for 48 hours, and that her house was destroyed in the attack.Lebanese security sources said at least 10 Israeli strikes were carried out in the wider Nabatieh area on Thursday. State media also reported artillery shelling on the outskirts of Rashaf in the Bint Jbeil district, indicating... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 17:31 LONDON
Frankfurt Airport malaria outbreak kills two workers as officials investigate rare mosquito transmission
German health officials are investigating a malaria outbreak linked to work at Frankfurt Airport after two workers died and four others were treated in hospital and recovered. The airport, Germany's largest, has been placed under closer mosquito monitoring while traps have been installed on and around the site. Officials say the case is being treated as a rare instance of airport malaria, in which mosquitoes are transported by aircraft.Since last month, six people have been infected with malaria tropica in connection with work at the airport, according to Frankfurt's public health department. One of the two people who died began... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 17:00 LONDON
Ratko Mladić dies in prison in The Hague at 84, officials confirm
Ratko Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb commander convicted of genocide and war crimes over the Bosnian war, has died in prison in The Hague at the age of 84. His death was confirmed by a UN official and his lawyer, according to the supplied report. Mladić had been serving a life sentence after his conviction by a UN tribunal in 2017.The report says Mladić had been in poor health after a series of strokes. It also says the news of his death was first reported on Serbian state television after his son, Darko Mladić, had spoken earlier about his father's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 16:02 LONDON
Customer data accessed in cyber attack on Manchester Airports Group
Manchester Airports Group has said customer data was accessed in a cyber security incident affecting services linked to Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports. The company said the incident involved an unauthorised third party and that about 8.7 million customers were affected. It said airport operations remained unaffected throughout.The group said the data accessed related to car park, lounge and fast track bookings, as well as in-airport Wi-Fi sign-ups. It said the information obtained included email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registration numbers and postcodes. The company also said that neither it nor the system accessed held customers' bank or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 14:00 LONDON
Five Russian drones enter Moldovan airspace on Independence Day
Moldova said five Russian drones entered its airspace on the morning of its Independence Day, prompting authorities to monitor the skies for public safety. The first crossing was reported at about 3:55am, according to the supplied report, and the drones were described as having come from the direction of neighbouring Ukraine. One drone later disappeared from radar near the village of Pervomaisc, close to the border.The Moldovan Ministry of Defence said the unauthorised overflights happened after Russian air attacks on Ukraine. It said national authorities, together with partners, were continuing to monitor airspace for the safety of the population. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 12:05 LONDON
Kilometre-long petrol queues in Tehran as Iran confirms fuel price rise
Long queues stretched for kilometres outside petrol stations in Tehran and other Iranian cities in the early hours of Thursday as a daily fuel shortfall collided with panic buying. Videos posted on social media showed lines of vehicles forming in the capital and in nearby Karaj around midnight on Wednesday and continuing into the early morning. Several stations closed before demand could be met, adding to the disruption seen by drivers.Officials said the immediate trigger was a surge in demand driven by rumours of shortages, but they also confirmed that petrol prices will rise. Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah, Iran's vice president... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 12:02 LONDON
Trump says Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but seriously wounded after February strikes
US President Donald Trump has said he believes Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but was seriously wounded in the strikes that killed his father. His comments came after fresh reporting and renewed speculation about the younger Khamenei's fate. Trump made the remarks in an interview with conservative commentator Glenn Beck, saying he did not think Khamenei was dead.Trump said the injuries were severe, describing damage to the left side of Khamenei's body, including his arm and leg. He said his view was based in part on the behaviour of Iranian negotiators, whom he said were still seeking a final blessing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 11:03 LONDON
Two dead and 10 hurt after car rams into crowd near Caen station
Two people have been killed and 10 others injured after a car drove into pedestrians near Caen station in northern France, according to local officials and French reports. Seven of the injured were said to be in a critical condition, while the rest were receiving treatment for less serious wounds. The incident took place opposite the station and prompted a major emergency response across the wider Normandy region.Local prefect David Clavière said the car deliberately rammed into pedestrians in the street opposite the station. He said the suspect, a 26-year-old man born in Russia, was later arrested in Ouistreham, about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 08:32 LONDON
Flooding hits Birmingham as storm warnings cover much of England and Wales
Flooding has affected parts of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands as thunderstorms are forecast across large areas of England and Wales. West Midlands Fire Service said it had been called to significant flooding in the city after a flood warning was issued for the Perry Barr area on Wednesday night because of rising river levels. Birmingham City Council urged people to take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.The fire service said it was responding to incidents around Curbar Road, Thornbridge Avenue and Haddon Road. The Environment Agency had issued 22 flood alerts across the Midlands... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 08:02 LONDON
Nepal flash floods leave NSW couple among missing Australians on Himalayan tour
The identity of a missing New South Wales couple has now been confirmed after catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal left a tour group unaccounted for in the Langtang Valley. Venkatraman Balakrishnan, 52, and his wife Chitra Venkatraman, 46, from Western Sydney are among 15 Australians missing from the group, according to the latest confirmed details. The tour was taking place near the Tibet border when the flooding struck, and the wider group remains unaccounted for.The couple were travelling with a US-based hiking company, and their son said he last spoke to his parents when they were about 15 kilometres from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 07:59 LONDON
Trial of alleged 9/11 mastermind set for June 2028 after plea deal collapse
A US military judge has ordered Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants to go on trial in June 2028 over the 11 September 2001 attacks. The scheduling order, issued by Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Michael Schrama, sets 5 June 2028 as the start date for the long-running military commission case at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. It is the latest step in a prosecution that has been delayed for years by disputes over plea agreements, evidence and military court procedure.The order covers Mohammed, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak bin 'Atash, Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi and Ali Abdul Aziz Ali. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 06:31 LONDON
Iran and Oman negotiate Hormuz shipping arrangement excluding military vessels
Iran and Oman are negotiating a temporary shipping arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz that would bar military vessels from the waterway and route commercial traffic through Iranian and Omani waters. Iran's deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, said the proposed plan would keep military ships out of the passage while allowing commercial vessels to move through temporary routes. He said ships entering the Gulf would pass through Iranian waters, while outbound traffic would use a route split between Iranian and Omani waters.Gharibabadi said the routes would be temporary and that the two countries would need to agree on a permanent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 05:59 LONDON
Nepal-Tibet avalanche and mudslide rescue continues as China sends military aid
Rescue teams are continuing to mobilise on both sides of the Nepal-China border after an avalanche and mudslide left hundreds dead or missing in the Himalayan frontier region. The disaster has affected areas in Nepal and Tibet, with emergency crews working in difficult terrain and authorities warning that the search for survivors is becoming increasingly limited. Images from the area showed a mass of water, mud and debris sweeping through buildings in a valley near the border.China has sent military personnel to the region, along with more than 30,000 emergency kits containing tents, stoves, clothing and other basic supplies for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 04:29 LONDON
Trump administration renews push to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook amid legal dispute
The Trump administration has renewed its effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, after her legal team said there is no legal basis for President Donald Trump to fire her. The dispute centres on allegations of mortgage fraud, which Cook's lawyers say are unsupported and are being used to pressure the central bank. The row has intensified concerns about political interference in the Federal Reserve, which is meant to operate independently of the White House.Cook's lawyers, Abbe David Lowell and Norman Eisen, issued a rebuttal letter on Wednesday rejecting the administration's claims. They said this was the second time... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 04:00 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 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
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 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 Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 LONDON
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
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
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
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age In today’s world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, it’s a lifeline. The ability to sift fact from fiction, especially in matters as consequential as migration, is essential for individuals, communities, and the institutions that serve them. The migration landscape is uniquely vulnerable to the hazards of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, collectively known as MDM. The consequences of inaccurate or misleading information can ripple far beyond the individual, affecting entire communities and the systems that govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 12 Feb 2026 09:21 LONDON
