Noontime News Recap: Russia strike kills six in Zaporizhzhia as Syria court sentences Assad in absentia
Russian strikes killed six people and wounded 19 in Zaporizhzhia, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying North Korean missiles were used in the overnight attack. 🔗In Syria, a court sentenced ousted former president Bashar al Assad to death in absentia, along with his brother Maher al Assad and cousin Atef Najib, in a case linked to the crackdown on the 2011 uprising. 🔗Iraq's semi autonomous Kurdish region said it has been hit more than 1,000 times by missiles and drones since the regional war began in February, underlining the scale of cross border pressure it says it faces. 🔗In Britain, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Aug 2026 12:20 LONDON
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Sussan Ley reflects on U.S. bus trip after losing Coalition leadership
Former Australian opposition leader Sussan Ley has described a Greyhound bus journey across the United States as a turning point after her removal from the Coalition leadership. In her first interview since leaving politics, she said the trip down Route 83, known as the "Road to Nowhere", gave her time to reflect and recover after 276 days as the first female leader of the Coalition. She said the experience helped her find solitude, her voice and a renewed sense of empathy for people she met along the way.Ley said the journey took her through what she saw as a dispassionate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 11:36 LONDON
Syria court sentences Bashar al-Assad, Maher al-Assad and Atef Najib to death in absentia
A Syrian court has sentenced ousted former president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, along with his brother Maher al-Assad and cousin Atef Najib, in a landmark case tied to the country's civil war. The Criminal Court in Damascus said the men were convicted of crimes including premeditated murder, torture and crimes against humanity. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday and is the first under Syria's transitional authorities against figures from the former government.The court said Bashar al-Assad, who was toppled in December 2024 and is now living in exile in Russia, was found guilty as the "highest decision-maker" who... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 10:59 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as oil and precious metals surge, FTSE slips while DAX and CAC edge higher
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 slipped while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 posted modest gains. The biggest moves were in commodities, with Brent crude jumping nearly 8%, gold surging above $4,400 and silver and natural gas also rallying sharply. FX was firmer for the euro and sterling against the dollar, while USD/JPY pushed higher, adding to the cross-asset signal that inflation and geopolitical risk are back in focus. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Higher as Oil and Gold Surge, Nikkei Jumps on Risk Repricing
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading opened with a sharp risk reprice, led by a powerful rally in energy and precious metals. The Nikkei 225 and Nikkei 225 ETF both climbed strongly, while the ASX 200 advanced and the Kospi lagged. WTI crude, gold and silver all posted outsized gains, while USD/JPY moved higher and ether fell. The move points to a market still reacting to inflation, supply and policy uncertainty, with commodity strength feeding into sector rotation across equities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
Netanyahu rejects US-led Gaza peace plan as Trump defends ties
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a 15-point Gaza peace plan drafted by the US-led Board of Peace, sharpening a public dispute with Washington over the next stage of the conflict. The plan links an Israeli military pullback to the disarmament of Hamas and the creation of a new Palestinian governing body. On Monday, United States President Donald Trump said his relationship with Netanyahu remained "very good" despite the disagreement.Netanyahu said on Sunday that the Israeli army would not withdraw until Hamas was "genuinely disarmed" and vowed that Israel would continue to counter threats against its forces and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 22:29 LONDON
British Columbia wildfire as evacuations top 12,000 and one woman dies
The Bald Range Fire in British Columbia's Okanagan region has continued to spread rapidly, forcing more than 12,000 residents to evacuate. The blaze started on Friday and grew in a matter of hours to about 53 square miles, or 136 square kilometres, according to officials. It remains out of control as authorities assess the damage left behind in communities around Okanagan Lake.Police said an 80-year-old woman died while trying to flee the wildfire on Sunday. Officials in British Columbia are still trying to determine how many homes have been lost, and the full scale of structural damage has not yet... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 18:06 LONDON
Europe closes higher as oil and precious metals surge, DAX leads regional gains
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly higher, with the DAX leading major benchmarks and commodity-linked assets driving the day’s biggest moves. Brent crude jumped sharply, gold and silver extended strong gains, and the euro and pound firmed against the dollar, while ether slipped. The move set points to a market still balancing growth optimism, inflation sensitivity, and renewed attention on energy costs. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Typhoon Dolphin forces more than one million evacuations as it weakens inland in eastern China
Typhoon Dolphin has forced more than one million people to evacuate across eastern China as it continues to bring heavy rain, flooding risk and transport disruption to the region. The storm made landfall in Yuhuan, Zhejiang province, at about 5:30pm local time on Sunday before weakening as it moved inland. It has still left Shanghai and surrounding provinces dealing with waterlogged streets, flight cancellations and warnings of landslides.China's meteorological authorities said Dolphin came ashore with winds of up to 150 kilometres per hour, making it the strongest storm to make landfall in the country this year. About 40 percent of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 14:59 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech, Chips and Commodities Lead a Broad Risk-On Move
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened sharply higher, led by AI and chip stocks, with the Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500 and Russell 2000 all advancing. The strongest moves came in SOXX, XLK and crude oil, while gold also extended its rally. The opening tone points to a broad risk-on session, with investors rotating into growth, energy and defensive hedges at the same time. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
European markets open firmer as oil and precious metals surge, DAX leads gains
Executive summary: European equities opened higher, led by the DAX, while Brent crude and precious metals posted outsized gains that are likely to shape the session’s tone. The move points to a market balancing stronger commodity inflation signals against a still-supportive risk backdrop for stocks and currencies. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close higher as Nikkei surges, gold and oil extend risk bid
Executive summary: Tokyo led a broadly firmer Asia-Pacific session, with the Nikkei 225 jumping +4.7% and the Nikkei 225 ETF rising +4.9%. Autos, commodities and energy-linked assets outperformed, while Hong Kong lagged slightly and the yen weakened further against the dollar. The move points to a strong risk-on tone, but also to a market still sensitive to currency moves, commodity inflation and policy expectations. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Higher as Gold Surges, Oil Firms and Asia-Pacific Risk Appetite Stays Mixed
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a firmer tone, led by gains in Japanese equities and resource-linked assets, while Hong Kong lagged. Gold extended a powerful rally, crude oil also moved higher, and the yen stayed weak against the dollar. The move set reflects a market still balancing inflation hedging, commodity strength and uneven regional equity sentiment. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
Pentagon presses US weapons makers to speed output amid stockpile concerns
The Pentagon has asked the US defence industry to accelerate weapons production as officials seek to replenish diminished munitions stocks. The request comes amid concerns that recent fighting with Iran has further reduced inventories of advanced missile interceptors. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the department is focused on boosting munitions acquisitions at what he called the pace the threat demands.Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg wrote to industry leaders on Wednesday and gave them 21 days to submit plans for faster delivery schedules or higher production of critical capabilities. In the memo, he said years-long development cycles are not acceptable and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 17:33 LONDON
British Columbia declares state of emergency as wildfires force more than 20,000 to flee
British Columbia has declared a state of emergency as wildfires continue to force large-scale evacuations across the Canadian province. Officials said more than 20,000 people have fled their homes, underscoring the speed and spread of the fires. The declaration signals that the situation has moved beyond routine wildfire response and into a province-wide emergency posture.The confirmed figures place the evacuation total at above 20,000, with the declaration announced on 9 August 2026. The available reporting does not specify the exact number of active fires, the communities affected, or the full extent of the burned area. Even so, the scale of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 16:02 LONDON
Nagasaki anniversary renews debate over Japan's nuclear stance
Japan is marking the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki as debate intensifies over the country's long-standing anti-nuclear principles. The commemoration comes at a moment when senior figures in Tokyo are signalling a willingness to revisit questions that have shaped Japan's post-war security policy for decades. The discussion is unfolding against the backdrop of rising regional tensions and uncertainty over the strength of Japan's security ties.Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has not said whether she will keep the three non-nuclear principles, under which Japan has pledged not to possess, produce or allow nuclear weapons into the country. Defence Minister... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 12:32 LONDON
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Israel tenders 627 settler units in Kochav Yaakov in occupied West Bank
Israeli authorities have issued a tender for 627 new housing units in the Kochav Yaakov settlement in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian officials. The project is in the Ramallah and al-Bireh governorate, north of Jerusalem, and is now moving from planning toward construction. The deadline for construction companies to submit bids has been set for November 30.The Palestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission said the Israel Land Authority published the tender on Thursday. The commission said the project was first approved on April 27, 2025, meaning the latest step comes about 15 months later. It said the tender... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 09:00 LONDON
Hungary's Tisza party nominates Andras Baka for president ahead of parliamentary vote
Hungary's governing Tisza party has nominated former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka as its candidate for president, in a move that underlines its effort to reshape the country's state institutions after its election victory in April. The nomination was announced on Saturday by Prime Minister Peter Magyar, and parliament is expected to elect Baka on Tuesday. Tisza holds a constitutional majority, making the outcome appear largely settled.Baka, who is 73, was chosen by secret ballot within Tisza's parliamentary group, according to Magyar. Party lawmakers said he had consistently defended the separation of powers, the rule of law and judicial independence.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 02:30 LONDON
Israel moves to expropriate land around Sebastia archaeological site in occupied West Bank
Israeli authorities are taking possession of about 450 acres of land around the ancient site of Sebastia in the occupied West Bank, according to local landowners and officials cited in the report. The move is being presented as part of a plan to protect and develop the area as a major new national park. It has triggered anger among Palestinian families who say the land has been cultivated for generations and that access is now being restricted.One landowner, Abu Mudif, said he received notification that his property was included in the tranche being expropriated. He said the loss went beyond... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 01:32 LONDON
Ukraine warns of winter power crisis as Russian strikes kill four in Kyiv region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that the country could enter winter with virtually no working thermal power plants after overnight Russian strikes killed four people in the Kyiv region, including a three-year-old child. He made the remarks during a visit to Belgrade, where he said the latest attacks and shelling of frontline communities had killed 13 people in the previous 24 hours. The comments came as Ukraine continued to report damage from intensified long-range strikes on its energy system and civilian areas.Zelensky said Russian missiles were being used to make life unbearable for Ukrainians and again called for stronger... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
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Opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo acting prime minister during parliament session
An opposition lawmaker threw eggs at Kosovo's acting prime minister, Albin Kurti, during a plenary session in parliament on Saturday. The incident disrupted proceedings as lawmakers argued over delays in forming parliamentary leadership after the June snap election. Police officers and other members of parliament intervened as the confrontation unfolded in the chamber.The MP identified in the row as Time Kadrijaj, from the Alliance party, threw at least four eggs in Kurti's direction. The incident happened after Kurti told parliament he needed more time to hold talks with other parties before proposing a candidate for speaker. The exchange came during... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 17:32 LONDON
Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general after narrow Senate vote
The US Senate has narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, ending a contentious confirmation fight over his independence and ties to President Donald Trump. The Republican-led chamber approved him by a 50-49 vote, with Republican Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska opposing the nomination. Blanche had already been serving as acting attorney general since April, but the confirmation gives him a firmer mandate to lead the Department of Justice.The decisive vote came from Senator Bill Cassidy, who said he believed Blanche was the best option the president would put forward. Washington had been waiting for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 12:59 LONDON
Saudi intelligence chief meets Iraqi prime minister in Baghdad amid tensions after deadly strikes
Saudi Arabia's intelligence chief, Khalid bin Ali Al Humaidan, has met Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in Baghdad in an effort to ease tensions between the two governments. The meeting came after weeks of strain following deadly cross-border strikes on Iraq. During the talks, Al Humaidan renewed an invitation for al-Zaidi to visit Riyadh.According to the Iraqi prime minister's office, the meeting took place on Friday and focused on how Baghdad and Riyadh can improve coordination on security issues as regional tensions continue. Al-Zaidi had previously cancelled an earlier trip to Saudi Arabia after the July 29 strikes. Those attacks... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 05:30 LONDON
US Senate passes Russia energy sanctions bill as House vote is delayed
The US Senate has passed a tougher sanctions package aimed at Russia's energy revenues, adding fresh pressure on a central source of funding for Moscow's war effort in Ukraine. The bill passed by 86 votes to 11 and now moves to the House of Representatives, where a vote is not expected until at least early September because of the congressional summer recess. The legislation is framed as a way to increase economic pressure on Russia while also targeting the maritime networks used to evade existing embargoes.The measure, called the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, would impose... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 01:59 LONDON
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Texas polls show Democrats gaining ground in Senate and governor races ahead of midterms
Recent polling in Texas suggests Democrats are making gains in two of the state's most closely watched midterm contests. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the US Senate, is now leading Republican Ken Paxton in multiple surveys, according to the supplied material. The findings also point to broader Democratic momentum in the race for governor, adding to signs that Texas may be becoming more competitive ahead of November's elections.A Texas Pulse survey released on Friday found Talarico on 47% and Paxton on 43%, a four-point lead for the Democrat. The same poll had shown the two candidates tied in June,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 23:59 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 4,000 as WHO urges vaccine trial
World Health Organization vaccine experts have recommended a full-scale human trial of the licensed Ebola vaccine Ervebo to assess whether it could offer cross-protection against the Bundibugyo strain spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The recommendation comes as government data show the outbreak has surpassed 4,000 confirmed cases and 1,850 deaths since it was declared in mid-May. The outbreak has spread across 53 health zones in five provinces, with Ituri remaining the epicentre.The latest Ministry of Health situation report cited 4,053 confirmed Bundibugyo cases and 1,850 deaths. According to the supplied material, 87% of cases are in Ituri... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
Armenia to try Catholicos Karekin II and six clerics in church feud escalation
Armenia is due to begin a trial on Friday involving Catholicos Karekin II, the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, and six other clerics. The case will be heard at the Armavir Regional Court in Vagharshapat, a city often described as the spiritual centre of Armenia. Prosecutors say the seven defendants failed to comply with a civil court order linked to the reinstatement of a defrocked bishop.The defendants are accused of not reinstating Bishop Gevorg Saroyan after he was defrocked in January. The Church said at the time that Saroyan had abused his authority and neglected his duties. If convicted,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
US push for Hormuz naval coalition stalls as Europe hesitates
The United States is still trying to assemble an international naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz, but key European partners appear reluctant to move ahead. The effort is aimed at escorting vessels through the strategically vital waterway, where disruption has continued to strain the global economy. According to the supplied material, the United Kingdom and France had previously left open the possibility of taking part, but now seem unwilling to proceed without clearer conditions.The reporting says Washington has spent months promoting the idea of a coalition to secure shipping in the strait. It adds that the plan was first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
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Trump imposes 15% tariff on polysilicon imports after national security review
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 15% tariff on imported products made from polysilicon, a material used in semiconductors and solar panels. The order also sets minimum import prices for polysilicon and related products. It follows a national security investigation into overseas production of the material and is aimed at supporting domestic manufacturers.Trump said in the order that he had accepted recommendations from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to introduce the tariff and the minimum price measures. The administration also said it would offer incentives to boost domestic production. The move comes as the US faces... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 02:00 LONDON
UK Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from new social housing tenancies in England
The Conservatives have announced a proposal to end new social housing tenancies for foreign nationals in England if they win the next general election. The party also said some current tenants would be required to leave, in a move it says would free up homes for British families. The announcement comes amid a wider political argument over immigration and housing in the UK.Under the plan, new tenancies would be restricted to UK nationals and people with EU settled status. The party said current tenants who are foreign nationals would be affected in some cases, including single people who are not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
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Argentina will not retaliate after Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties over Milei remarks
Argentina says it will not take diplomatic retaliation after Brazil downgraded relations in response to President Javier Milei's latest public attacks on President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said Buenos Aires would not answer with its own measures after Brasilia said it would handle the relationship through a charge d'affaires rather than a full ambassador. The move marks the lowest point in ties between the neighbouring countries since Milei took office in 2023.Brazil's decision followed Milei's television interview on Sunday, in which he again called Lula "a thief", "corrupt" and an "ex-convict". Lula spent 580 days... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 18:36 LONDON
Eight Arab and Muslim countries condemn Israeli violations in Gaza
Eight Arab and Muslim countries have issued a joint statement condemning what they described as ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip. The foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt said the targeting of hospitals, ambulances and medical personnel was unacceptable. They also called for the immediate and unhindered delivery of medical supplies and aid across Gaza.The statement, published on Thursday, said attacks on healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure, as well as strikes on civilian areas and the killing of Palestinians including women and children, amounted to a grave breach of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 18:33 LONDON
Israel defence minister and military chief clash publicly over West Bank detention dispute
Israel's defence minister and the military chief have publicly disagreed over the handling of a detention case in the occupied West Bank, in a rare and visible breakdown in civil-military relations during wartime. The dispute centres on Major-General Avi Bluth, who commands Israeli forces in the West Bank, after criticism from Defence Minister Israel Katz. Katz then announced on live television that Bluth would be replaced, but Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir later said the general would remain in post.The sequence of events was confirmed in commentary published on 6 August and described as part of a wider pattern of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 14:38 LONDON
US-Iran negotiations remain stalled as Vance says agreement will take time
US Vice President J.D. Vance has said any agreement with Iran will take time, as Washington continues to face frustration over efforts to end the war and address nuclear issues. In an interview on Thursday, Vance described Iranians as "extraordinarily difficult" and said the diplomatic process was being slowed by what he called the fragmented nature of Iran's system.His comments add to signs that the talks remain unsettled despite pressure for progress. Vance said the United States is frustrated with the pace of negotiations and that any deal, particularly one involving Iran's nuclear programme, would be a lengthy process. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 13:59 LONDON
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US tightens curbs on foreign-made robots and tech linked to China rivalry
The United States has moved to tighten restrictions on foreign-made humanoid robots and certain power inverters, in a step framed by officials as a national security measure. The move comes amid a wider technology rivalry with China that spans artificial intelligence, chips and industrial supply chains. It also reflects growing concern in Washington about dependence on overseas manufacturing in sectors seen as strategically important.According to the supplied material, the US has banned imports of foreign-made humanoid robots. It has also blocked power inverters used in data centres and solar energy systems. The measures were presented as part of a broader... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 13:32 LONDON
Myanmar leader visits Thailand as he seeks ASEAN re-engagement
Min Aung Hlaing has met Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Bangkok in his first official visit to Thailand since the 2021 coup. The meeting comes as Myanmar's military-backed leader seeks broader regional acceptance and a return to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It also underlines Thailand's willingness to keep high-level contact with Myanmar despite the country's continuing civil war.During the talks, Min Aung Hlaing said his government was focused on ending the conflict and restoring peace. He told the Thai side that Myanmar had "reestablished itself on the path to democracy" and was moving toward a better future.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 13:29 LONDON
Nigeria rescues 308 abductees in major joint security operation
Nigeria's presidency says security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in Niger and Kwara states, in what officials described as the country's largest single-day rescue operation. The victims were recovered from the Kainji Lake National Park area in Niger State during a joint operation involving the military, police, intelligence services and the National Counter-Terrorism Centre. Officials said the rescued group included 163 people taken in a February attack on Woro community in Kwara State and at least 145 others abducted in Niger State.Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed the operation and viewed it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 08:31 LONDON
Guatemala says Fuego eruption has ended as evacuees begin returning home
Guatemalan authorities said the eruption of Fuego volcano has ended after about 50 hours of activity, allowing more than 1,700 evacuated residents to return home. The announcement came on Wednesday after the volcano, one of Central America's most active, had been sending lava and ash into the air since Monday. Officials said the crater, about 35 kilometres from Guatemala City, was no longer showing the same level of activity.The country's Institute of Volcanology said the eruption had officially ended and urged continued caution because ash remained in the area and renewed activity could not be ruled out. Conred emergency services... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 04:31 LONDON
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Israeli court blocks plan to surround prison with crocodile-filled moat
A Jerusalem court has temporarily blocked a government plan to place Nile crocodiles around Ketziot Prison in southern Israel. The ruling has opened a legal and political dispute over a proposal that had been discussed for months but had only recently drawn wider public attention. The prison is in the Negev Desert near the Egyptian border and holds many Palestinian prisoners, including some accused of involvement in the 7 October 2023 attacks.The temporary injunction was announced by the Jerusalem District Court on Sunday, local time, preventing the Israel Prison Service from moving ahead with the crocodile deployment. The plan had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 03:30 LONDON
Iran president says contact with supreme leader is very difficult after strike
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is "very difficult at the moment" following the reported wounding of the leader in a US-Israeli strike. The comments come amid continuing speculation over Khamenei's absence from public view. Pezeshkian defended the supreme leader's role, saying his presence remains a source of strength for the country.Pezeshkian made the remarks on Wednesday, according to the supplied report, and said it was difficult to reach Khamenei after the attack that killed his father. The younger Khamenei has not appeared in public since succeeding his father. He has instead communicated through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 21:32 LONDON
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 17 as Zelenskyy calls for more air defences
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and injured 44 others, as emergency crews continued work at damaged sites. The attack hit business premises and a train station, adding to the toll from the overnight assault reported earlier in the day. Zelenskyy said the strikes also damaged civilian facilities including a brewing company, a warehouse for construction material and a mail sorting office.He said the attack lasted about two hours and involved ballistic missiles and drones, describing it as part of a series of large-scale Russian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 15:29 LONDON
Iraq faces mounting crisis as Shia armed groups resist disarmament deadline
Iraq's government is facing a growing political and security crisis as a September 30 deadline approaches for restricting weapons to state control. The dispute centres on powerful Shia armed factions that have rejected or questioned the plan, even as some other groups have said they will integrate into the state's armed forces. The issue has become one of the clearest tests yet of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's authority over armed actors outside formal state structures.Kataib Hezbollah, described as one of Iraq's most heavily armed Iran-aligned paramilitary groups, has explicitly رفض the government's mandate and said it will keep what it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 15:03 LONDON
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Nigeria orders 80% pay rise for junior soldiers amid worsening insecurity
Nigeria has ordered a pay increase of up to 80% for junior soldiers as President Bola Tinubu seeks to bolster the armed forces against worsening insecurity across the country. The move affects the lowest-ranking personnel and comes as the government faces pressure over violence linked to banditry, kidnapping, terrorism and separatist unrest. It is the second salary increase in a month for privates, who will now receive $132 a month from September.The latest rise follows a July decision by the defence minister to lift monthly wages for privates from $36 to $73. Tinubu said the increase reflected the government's "deep... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 14:33 LONDON
UN says Iran has executed at least 56 people since March amid crackdown on dissent
The United Nations human rights chief has said Iran has executed at least 56 people since 19 March on national security-related charges. Volker Turk said 27 of those cases were linked to nationwide protests that began earlier this year. He warned that capital punishment was being used to instil fear and suppress dissent.In a statement released on Wednesday, Turk said he was alarmed by the rise in executions and death sentences issued in Iran since March. The UN Human Rights Office said more than 100 other people remain at risk of execution on similar security charges. It also said executions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
South Korea records 42.5C as heatwave deaths rise
South Korea is facing an intense heatwave that has pushed temperatures to record levels and placed pressure on public health systems across the country. A high of 42.5C was recorded on Sunday in the southern city of Yangsan, the highest temperature since modern record keeping began. Authorities say at least 19 people have died during the heatwave, while Seoul is under a severe heat warning.The temperature reading in Yangsan marks a new national extreme and comes as the country experiences prolonged hot weather. Officials said the warning in Seoul is the first issued under a system established this year to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 13:06 LONDON
France disputes Reform UK navy plan to return Channel asylum seekers
France has rejected a Reform UK proposal to use the Royal Navy to intercept and return asylum seekers crossing the English Channel, as the party set out a plan it calls "Operation Fortress". The proposal was presented by Nigel Farage as a future policy if Reform UK wins power, and he described it as a "rescue and return" mission rather than pushbacks. The row has quickly become a dispute between the party and French officials over sovereignty, maritime law and the practicality of carrying out returns at sea.Reform UK said the plan would involve deploying naval assets to stop small... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
Taiwan begins annual Han Kuang war games amid rising China pressure
Taiwan has begun its annual Han Kuang military exercise, the island's largest war game, with drills starting on 5 August and scheduled to run until 14 August. The exercise is designed to prepare troops, reservists and civilians for a possible attack on the island. It comes as Taiwan continues to face sustained military pressure from China.The drills include combat scenarios for troops and reservists, with defence officials saying the aim is to make the exercise closer to real battlefield conditions. On Wednesday, dozens of reservists were seen on a beach facing the Taiwan Strait firing Taiwanese-made assault rifles at targets... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 07:30 LONDON
Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz as deal may be near
US President Donald Trump has said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as today or tomorrow, while warning that Iran would be hit very hard if negotiations fail. His comments came as the strategic waterway remained at the centre of talks involving the United States, Oman and Iran over traffic through the passage. The latest remarks add urgency to a dispute that has already unsettled global energy markets and shipping.Trump said negotiators had a very good day and told reporters in California that the strait would be open very soon, or Iran would face... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 07:01 LONDON
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Netanyahu rejects Gaza withdrawal before Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the Israeli military will not withdraw from its current lines in Gaza until Hamas has completely disarmed. His comments push back against a draft agreement proposed by the White House and linked to Donald Trump's Board of Peace. The remarks cast fresh doubt on a plan that had been presented as a possible breakthrough in efforts to end the war.According to the supplied material, the draft would have seen Hamas begin disarming while Israel halted strikes and started withdrawing from roughly 60% of Gaza that it currently controls. Netanyahu said Israel had not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
Qatar says regional mediation with US and Iran is in advanced stage amid escalation fears
Qatar says efforts to reach a short-term resolution between the United States and Iran are now at an advanced stage, with draft language circulating through regional mediators. Foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said in Doha that Qatar is working with Oman and Pakistan to exchange ideas and proposals between Washington and Tehran. He said the aim is to avoid further escalation, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reopen the door to diplomacy.Al Ansari said there are no direct US-Iran talks scheduled, but that mediation is continuing and that the parties remain in contact through intermediaries. He said the whole... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 14:59 LONDON
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 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
