Noontime News Recap: Nepal rescue effort continues as Iran war fallout and Iceland vote dominate
Rescuers in northern Nepal have resumed efforts to reach hydropower workers believed trapped in flood swamped tunnels, but heavy rain is hampering the search around the Trishuli River site and slowing access to the affected shafts. 🔗In the Middle East, the war with Iran is continuing to reshape politics well beyond the battlefield, with a new report saying the conflict is reverberating through domestic politics in Israel, the United States and Tehran six months after strikes on targets across Tehran. 🔗 Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has meanwhile urged Muslim nations to unite against the United States and Israel in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Aug 2026 12:22 LONDON
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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
