Israel launches fresh strikes in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah drone attack
The Israeli military said it is carrying out fresh strikes in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah launched two drones at its soldiers operating in the security zone. It also warned residents of the town of Arab Salim to evacuate ahead of what it described as imminent attacks. The latest exchange adds to a period of renewed cross-border violence along the Israel-Lebanon frontier.In a statement, the military said the drones were launched towards soldiers in the self-declared security zone in southern Lebanon. It said there were no reports of Israeli soldiers wounded. The army described the drone launch as a violation and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Sep 2026 06:01 LONDON
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US envoys head to Kyiv after Moscow talks with Putin on Ukraine war settlement
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to arrive in Kyiv after holding three hours of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on ending the war in Ukraine. The White House said the two US envoys discussed "substantive plans for next steps" with Mr Putin, although it has not said what those plans involve. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was ready for "a substantive conversation" as the diplomatic effort moved from Moscow to Kyiv.The Moscow meeting took place behind closed doors in Putin's official residence and was described by Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov as "constructive" and "extremely... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Sep 2026 05:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine diplomacy, Middle East tensions and Nepal rescue efforts dominate the day
United States envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow for talks on a proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, as Russia paused strikes on Kyiv for the diplomatic contacts. The move comes amid a wider spread of drone incidents linked to the conflict across at least 20 European countries. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, the Trump administration has begun work on an early stage post war strategy focused on Iran and normalisation, while Donald Trump downplayed the US, Israel and Iran confrontation as “small potatoes” and said there was no active shooting. Iran’s president Masoud... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Sep 2026 18:25 LONDON
US says it struck three Iranian oil tankers after warships were targeted in the Gulf of Oman
US Central Command says it struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy ships in regional waters. The command said one tanker near Kharg Island was permanently disabled, while another vessel near Jask in the Gulf of Oman was also disabled and a third tanker in the Gulf of Oman was completely destroyed. It said no American personnel were harmed in the exchange.Centcom said the attacks on the tankers followed what it described as multiple Iranian missile launches aimed at a US aircraft carrier and a guided-missile destroyer. Admiral Brad... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 17:59 LONDON
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Nepal flood rescue teams find two more survivors as death toll passes 1,331
Emergency responders in Nepal have rescued two more people alive as search operations continue more than a week after catastrophic floods hit the country. A Chinese hydropower worker was pulled from a 225-metre tunnel at the Upper Trishuli-1 project in Rasuwa district, while a 64-year-old Nepali woman was rescued from a damaged house in neighbouring Nuwakot district. The latest rescues come as teams continue to search flood-hit sites across central Nepal, where many people remain unaccounted for.The worker, identified as Lu Haitao, was freed on Saturday by a joint team of Nepali soldiers and South Korean disaster specialists and later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 17:29 LONDON
Reform UK foreign donation row deepens as Farage says he was not listening
Nigel Farage has said he was "frankly not listening" during a conversation filmed undercover about what appeared to be a plan to channel foreign money to Reform UK. The remarks came as the party continued to face questions over a proposed donation from an American backer that investigators said could have been routed through his UK-based son. The latest comments add a new layer to a row that has already led to the removal of two senior party figures.Farage told the BBC that he was in the middle of canvassing in the Clacton by-election and was not acting as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 16:04 LONDON
US ambassador warns Israel over settler violence in the occupied West Bank
United States ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has visited the occupied West Bank and met local officials and residents amid a sharp rise in settler violence. He said the Israeli government has a responsibility to ensure the safety of Palestinians living there. The visit included meetings in Turmus Aya, where residents have reported repeated attacks and intimidation.Huckabee told reporters that people in these communities have a right to live with security and safety, and that the government must make sure that happens. He also met Palestinian Americans who said they had been directly affected by settler attacks. One resident, Ruwan... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 14:01 LONDON
Ratko Mladić commemoration opens in Belgrade as burial set without state honours
A commemoration for former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladić opened on Saturday at the House of the Serbian Army in Belgrade, as Serbia faces renewed scrutiny over how it is handling the death of the convicted war criminal. His remains were flown to Serbia from The Hague on a government plane on Thursday, before being taken under police escort through the capital. Serbian authorities have said the burial will take place without state or military honours and without serving officials in attendance.Mladić died last week while serving a life sentence for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity linked... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 13:30 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Drone incidents spread across Europe as Middle East tensions and US leak probe deepen
Drone incidents linked to the Russia, Ukraine war have now been recorded in at least 20 European countries, underlining how the conflict is spilling far beyond the battlefield and into airspace across the continent. đź”—In the Middle East, Iranian media reported that an oil tanker was struck near Kharg Island on Saturday morning, close to the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest sign of rising US, Iran tensions around a vital shipping route. đź”—Israel also carried out strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon overnight, with Lebanon's health ministry saying three people were killed and 15 injured, as cross border violence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Sep 2026 12:20 LONDON
Drone incidents linked to Russia-Ukraine war spread across at least 20 European countries
Drone incidents linked to the Russia-Ukraine war have now been recorded in at least 20 European countries, according to the supplied report. The latest cases cited include a drone carrying explosives found at an airport in Germany and a major incident in Poland involving dozens of drones. The report says the pattern has widened beyond the front lines and into NATO airspace and critical infrastructure.The German case is described as the most recent episode, with the government accusing Russia after analysing the technology used in the device. In Poland, dozens of drones fell during a Russian air attack on neighbouring... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine peace push, Middle East tensions and Europe’s political fault lines dominate
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are heading to Moscow and Kyiv with a peace proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, as President Donald Trump said they were carrying a plan and downplayed the wider conflict as not a major issue. đź”—In the Middle East, Israeli strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon killed at least three people and injured 23, adding to truce tensions, while Israeli forces demolished 12 homes in Khirbet al Tabban in the occupied West Bank, leaving about 70 people homeless. đź”— đź”—Trump also imposed sanctions on a Turkish bank and two subsidiaries over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Sep 2026 08:37 LONDON
EU official cancels Serbia visit after backlash over Mladic tribute
The European Union's enlargement chief Marta Kos has cancelled a planned visit to Serbia after condemning the public glorification of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic following his death. Kos said the reaction around Mladic's death was incompatible with the values on which the EU path is built. Her decision adds a fresh diplomatic strain to Serbia's already difficult relationship with Brussels.Kos said on Friday that she would not proceed with the trip at this time. Her comments came after Mladic's body was flown from The Hague to Belgrade and received with a guard of honour on Thursday, days before his... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 02:00 LONDON
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Trump downplays US-Iran conflict as 'small potatoes' amid claims of no active shooting
US President Donald Trump has downplayed the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, describing it as "small potatoes" and "not a big thing" during remarks at the White House. His comments came as the confrontation entered its seventh month, with no clear end in sight and with the administration continuing to frame the fighting in narrower terms than a full war. Trump said the United States was carrying out "intermittent strikes" and insisted, "We're not fighting right now.There's no fighting." He also said the US was "taking out a lot of oil" and claimed Washington "controls the Hormuz... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 01:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as Meta, Nvidia and oil surge while Dow slips on rate and rotation signals
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished mixed, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 edging higher while the Dow slipped. The session was led by a sharp rally in Meta and Nvidia, a strong move in WTI crude, and gains across AI chips, energy and Bitcoin. Defensive and rate-sensitive pockets were weaker, including Microsoft, Amazon and U.S. defence stocks, while the dollar weakened against the yen. The pattern points to a market still rewarding growth and commodity exposure, even as investors rotate within megacap tech and watch macro signals closely. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
Brazil Supreme Court split over allegations between justices Moraes and Mendonca
Brazil's Supreme Court is facing a new internal dispute after two of its justices accused each other of wrongdoing. The court is now weighing possible investigations into Justice Alexandre de Moraes and Justice Andre Mendonca, in a case that has intensified political tensions around the country's highest tribunal. The row is linked to allegations involving banker Daniel Vorcaro and to the wider fallout from the case against former President Jair Bolsonaro.Chief Justice Edson Fachin said on Friday that Brazil's attorney general would have five days to assess the allegations against Mendonca. The court is also expected to decide next week... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 20:32 LONDON
Israeli demolition of 12 homes in Khirbet al-Tabban leaves about 70 homeless
Israeli forces demolished all 12 homes in Khirbet al-Tabban in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, leaving about 70 people homeless. The village is in the Masafer Yatta area in the southern West Bank, where residents say the destruction also removed most of the community's other structures. Villagers described the scene as widespread devastation, with rubble, empty animal pens and destroyed water tanks and sanitation facilities.Nidal Younis, head of the Masafer Yatta Council, said the demolition had "wiped the village off the face of the earth". He said the residents had decided to remain on their land despite the destruction... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
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UK rejects Argentina's renewed Falklands claim as Milei threatens oil sanctions
British ministers have again rejected Argentina's renewed claim to the Falkland Islands after President Javier Milei said his country needed to take them back and threatened sanctions on oil companies operating there. The latest exchange has sharpened a long-running sovereignty dispute over the South Atlantic territory, with London insisting the islands remain British. It also follows comments by Donald Trump that suggested the United States might not help the UK in a future conflict over the islands.In a national address, Milei said the Falklands were Argentinian "historically and legally" and argued that the islanders did not have a legitimate right... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 19:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran conflict widens as Europe warns on sabotage and Ukraine faces fresh strikes
The US and Iran confrontation deepened on multiple fronts, with Tehran saying it struck US military targets in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, while Washington investigated Iranian claims that a missile hit a wedding in southern Iran and killed at least four people. The conflict is also becoming more politically charged in Washington as sanctions, strikes and election pressure shape the response. đź”— đź”— đź”—In the Middle East, Israel said its troops had taken operational control of the Ali al Taher ridge in southern Lebanon and later said it had consolidated a security zone there, while residents reported continuing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Sep 2026 18:22 LONDON
Europe close: FTSE edges higher as Brent jumps, DAX and CAC retreat on rate and oil pressure
Executive summary: European markets finished mixed, with the FTSE 100 posting a modest gain while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 ended lower. The biggest move in the session came from Brent crude, which surged more than 5%, while gold also firmed and the yen strengthened sharply against the dollar. The combination points to a market still balancing inflation concerns, currency moves and shifting expectations for policy and growth. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
Europe faces suspected Russian sabotage campaign as Leipzig airport drone case deepens
Germany has said the drone incident at Leipzig airport was part of a wider pattern of Russian hybrid operations, adding to growing European concern about suspected sabotage linked to the war in Ukraine. The latest material describes a month of incidents that officials and investigators are treating as part of a broader campaign, with defence and military-related sites appearing to be the main targets. Some of the cases remain under investigation, but the pattern has prompted warnings that the activity may be intensifying.The Leipzig case began on 4 August, when the first drone was discovered at the airport. German officials... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 15:29 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil Surges, Tech Firms Up and Defense Stocks Lag
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a split tone, as energy, chips and crypto-linked assets advanced while defense shares and the small-cap Russell 2000 slipped. The biggest early move was in WTI crude, which jumped +4.6%, helping lift energy stocks and reinforcing a broader commodity bid. Tech also opened firmer, with the Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500 and SOXX all higher, while the Dow and ITA defense ETF were lower. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
China and the United States compete for Egypt AI data-centre contract amid Xi Jinping visit
Egypt is weighing competing offers for a new artificial intelligence data-centre project as China and the United States vie for influence in Cairo. The issue has emerged during Chinese President Xi Jinping's three-day visit to Egypt, which also marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The contract has become a focal point in a wider strategic contest, with the winner likely to gain both commercial and political leverage.According to the supplied material, Huawei has submitted a tender to build Egypt's AI data centres, while the United States is reportedly preparing a counteroffer. The Chinese company has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 14:35 LONDON
Germany-Russia dispute over Leipzig/Halle drone allegation deepens amid diplomatic backlash
Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Russian ambassador after Germany blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport last month. The move adds a diplomatic layer to a case that began as a security incident at one of Germany's major cargo airports. Russia has denied any connection to the allegation and rejected claims of involvement in hybrid activity in Europe.The Irish minister for European affairs, Thomas Byrne, described Russia's conduct as "absolutely outrageous" and said he paid no attention to the ambassador's remarks. The Russian Embassy in Ireland said Ambassador Yuriy Filatov "categorically rejected" the allegations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 14:32 LONDON
Tooro kingdom begins nine-day mourning period as King Oyo's body returns to Uganda
The body of Uganda's King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has been flown home and received at Entebbe airport, where mourners gathered to pay their respects. The Tooro kingdom has now begun a nine-day mourning period following his death in the United States last week. The traditional ruler, who was 34, will be buried next Saturday.A brief ceremony was held after the coffin arrived at the airport, with President Yoweri Museveni among those present. The body was then flown by military helicopter to Kyegegwa in western Uganda before being taken by road to the royal palace in Fort Portal.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 14:05 LONDON
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South Korea weighs Hormuz contributions amid US pressure and maritime disruption
South Korea is considering possible contributions to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, after the presidential office said it was reviewing a range of assistance options. The statement came as the strategic waterway remains under strain from disruption to maritime traffic and continued pressure from the United States on allies to take part in efforts linked to Iran. Officials stressed that no decision has been made.The presidential office said on Friday that various forms of assistance were being examined, including military contributions described only in general terms. An unnamed official said Seoul would take into account domestic legal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 13:59 LONDON
Trump says he will ask Europeans to repay US aid for Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has said he will ask European countries to repay American aid given to Ukraine under the administration of his predecessor, Joe Biden. He made the remarks in a post on his Truth Social platform, saying the United States had given "hundreds of billions of dollars" to Ukraine and NATO "free of charge". He did not name which countries he believes should pay, but said the request would come "somewhat belatedly".Mr Trump has long argued that European allies should shoulder more of the cost of Western support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, which began more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 13:30 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: US Iran tensions close Hormuz as Ukraine, Europe and Falklands rows intensify
The conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated sharply, with the Strait of Hormuz described in the supplied material as effectively closed to shipping, raising the risk of a wider regional shock to energy and trade flows. đź”—South Korea is also reviewing whether to send military assets to the Strait of Hormuz, after domestic reports said preparations were under way for a possible deployment amid US pressure. đź”—Russia continued overnight strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with officials in the Odesa region reporting one death and at least five injuries. đź”— Russian Shahed drones also hit a Coca Cola... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Sep 2026 12:22 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Nepal flood toll tops 1,200 as Iran conflict, Europe security fears and market jitters spread
Nepal says it will need billions of dollars to rebuild after the flash floods on the Nepal Tibet border, where the death toll has climbed above 1,200 and rescue teams are still pulling survivors from the wreckage. Two more Australians have been found safe, cutting the number still unaccounted for to 36, and a second worker has been brought out alive from a tunnel nine days after the disaster. đź”— đź”— đź”—The confrontation between Iran and the United States widened after Tehran said it had struck US military targets in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates with missiles and drones,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Sep 2026 08:39 LONDON
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Tokyo Closes Lower as Oil Jumps, Yen Strengthens and Safe-Haven Buying Lifts Gold
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended with a risk-off tone, led by a sharp drop in the Nikkei 225 as the yen strengthened and crude oil surged. Gold, palladium, platinum and silver all advanced, while the Hang Seng held a modest gain and the Kospi and ASX 200 finished lower. The move points to a market that is balancing higher energy costs, currency shifts and renewed demand for defensive assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Nepal says it will need billions to rebuild after deadly flash floods
Nepal says it will need billions of dollars in funding to rebuild after deadly flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border. The disaster has left at least 1,200 people dead and thousands more missing, according to the supplied report. Authorities are now trying to begin recovery work while villages and roads remain covered in debris and rubble.The floods struck an area on the Nepal-Tibet border, but scientists are still studying the exact cause. The report says the scale of the destruction has made rebuilding a major national challenge. It also says the country is seeking large-scale funding to support the recovery... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 06:00 LONDON
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Iran says it struck US bases in Kuwait and the UAE as probe continues into deadly wedding attack
Iran said on Thursday that it had hit United States military targets in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates with missiles and drones, widening the confrontation with Washington across the Gulf. The claims came as Kuwait said its air defences intercepted incoming projectiles, while the United Arab Emirates said it had not been struck. The latest exchange followed a deadly attack on a wedding in the coastal town of Kuhestak, which Iran has blamed on the United States.According to the supplied material, Kuwait's army said it intercepted a missile and a drone launched from Tehran, and described the attack as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
Tunisia top court upholds mass convictions of opposition figures
Tunisia's Court of Cassation has rejected the final appeal in a mass trial involving dozens of opposition figures, activists, lawyers and businessmen. The ruling leaves prison sentences of up to 45 years in place for people accused of conspiring to overthrow President Kais Saied. It closes a legal process that has stretched across three years and has become one of the most closely watched political cases in the country.The court's decision was issued on Thursday, according to the supplied report, and covers 40 defendants in total. Half of those convicted had already left Tunisia and were sentenced in absentia. Among... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 00:59 LONDON
US investigates alleged wedding strike in southern Iran as Tehran says it hit bases in Kuwait and the UAE
The United States says it is investigating Iranian claims that a missile strike hit a wedding in southern Iran, killing at least four people and injuring dozens more. Vice-President JD Vance said he was "extremely sceptical" about the allegation, but confirmed the administration would examine it. Iran says the strike hit a home in Sirik, in the country's south near the Strait of Hormuz, and has described the incident as a war crime.The Iranian Red Crescent Society said shrapnel from a missile struck the ceremony on Tuesday, leaving 67 people hurt and killing at least four. Iranian state media later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 23:59 LONDON
Volkswagen confirms 100,000 job cuts by 2030 in sweeping restructuring
Volkswagen has announced plans to cut 100,000 jobs by the end of the decade as part of a major restructuring of its business. The German carmaker said the move comes amid pressure from US tariffs and intense competition from Chinese rivals. It also said the number of models it produces will be reduced by half, while up to four plants in Germany could face closure.The company said management and unions had agreed to the plan, which includes a further reduction of about 50,000 jobs by 2030 on top of 50,000 already agreed. Volkswagen said the supervisory board had unanimously approved... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 23:29 LONDON
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Burnham and Macron hold London talks as France plans beach surge team
The UK and France have held high-level talks in London on migration, Ukraine and trade, with both sides presenting the meeting as part of a broader effort to strengthen ties. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met French President Emmanuel Macron at Downing Street, in what was described as Burnham's first official meeting with a European leader since taking office. The discussions also covered small-boat crossings in the English Channel and wider Europe-UK cooperation.A key immediate outcome was the announcement that France will deploy a 45-officer surge team to western beaches in the coming weeks. According to the UK government, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 23:02 LONDON
Pacific leaders criticise China over recent ICBM test amid forum split
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have criticised China over a recent intercontinental ballistic missile test, after weeks of internal disagreement over how strongly to respond. The issue was raised at the region's most significant annual diplomatic meeting, where leaders sought a common position on security concerns in the Pacific. The final wording said leaders registered concern about the test and called for transparency and reassurance from states carrying out such launches.Palau's President Surangel Samuel Whipps Jr, who chairs the forum, had pressed leaders to agree a joint statement during a retreat at his private residence in the north of Palau. After... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 22:41 LONDON
British Army told to pause non-essential training as budget pressure grows
The British Army has been told to stop non-essential training exercises in a move linked to financial pressure, according to a defence source. The pause affects units in the UK that are not preparing for a specific deployment, while training for soldiers heading to or already on operations is expected to continue. The reported cuts include some large live-fire exercises and other collective training activity.The source said the Army will continue to train personnel preparing for deployments, including units sent to Estonia, the Falklands and Cyprus. But back in the UK, units not tied to a specific mission have been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 21:35 LONDON
Trump attacks reports of U.S. munitions shortages as Iran war enters seventh month
President Donald Trump has again rejected media reports that the United States is running low on offensive and defensive munitions as the war with Iran enters its seventh month. In a post on his Truth Social account, he said the military is producing munitions at "levels never seen before" and has "far more than we could ever use." He also described outlets reporting on the shortages as "treasonous scum" and accused them of failing to report accurately on the conflict. The latest comments follow similar remarks Trump made in August after reports that he had grown frustrated with Defence Secretary... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 18:59 LONDON
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Two arrested after suspected arson at defence site in Bavaria
Police in Bavaria have arrested two people after an alleged arson attack at a construction site near the headquarters of German defence manufacturer Rohde & Schwarz in Munich. The incident is being treated as part of a wider series of suspected sabotage cases in Germany, although investigators have not publicly attributed this fire to any state actor. Officials said the fire caused no significant damage and no one was injured.The suspects were identified by police as a 28-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, both Bulgarian. They were arrested at a nearby petrol station after, police said, incendiary devices were thrown... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
Putin rejects reports of new Russian military mobilization ahead of Duma elections
Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied that Moscow is planning a new military mobilization for the war in Ukraine. He described reports of a possible fresh call-up of reservists as disinformation. The comments come as Ukraine continues to warn that Russia may be preparing additional force generation measures.Putin said on Thursday that Russia has no plan for a new mobilization or reservist draft. He also suggested the claims were being used to influence elections to the State Duma, Russia's lower house of parliament, due to take place from 18 to 20 September. The denial followed remarks earlier in August by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 14:00 LONDON
EU foreign ministers remain deadlocked over Israel sanctions and Ukraine support
Ireland's foreign minister said EU ministers had reached an impasse after two days of informal talks in Wicklow, where they failed to agree on trade sanctions over Israel or on military support for Ukraine. The meeting brought together foreign ministers from across the bloc for the Gymnich format, but divisions over both issues prevented a common position. Ireland and Spain pressed for EU-wide curbs on goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, while several other member states resisted the proposal.Helen McEntee said the bloc had not been able to move forward, while EU foreign policy chief... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 11:29 LONDON
Former UK minister accuses Ministry of Defence of withholding nuclear test veterans' medical records
A former UK veterans minister has accused the Ministry of Defence of deliberately withholding information about the medical records of Cold War nuclear test veterans. Tobias Ellwood said the issue concerns records linked to the United Kingdom's nuclear testing programme, which ran from 1952 to 1967. He told BBC Newsnight that information he had previously given to Parliament, based on ministry briefings, was now, in his words, "a complete lie".Ellwood said he now believes ministers were briefed over the years to say there was no evidence that could help nuclear test veterans. He alleged that this approach was used to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 09:00 LONDON
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Nicaragua votes to bar opposition parties and extend terms in first approval of constitutional reform
Nicaragua's National Assembly has voted to bar opposition parties from future elections and extend the terms of the president and other elected officials, in a move that deepens concern over the country's political direction. The vote took place during a special outdoor legislative session on Tuesday and was described by the United States as a further step away from democratic norms. The reform still needs a second approval before it can take effect, with the next vote scheduled for January 18.The measure would formally exclude from office any opposition figures deemed to have taken part in planning or carrying out... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 08:30 LONDON
China's support for Iran shows its limits as US pressure intensifies
China's backing for Iran is being tested as the United States steps up pressure on Tehran, according to analysts cited in the supplied material. Beijing remains one of Iran's most important economic partners, but the row says it is unlikely to go far beyond its existing trade links to shield Tehran from sanctions and military pressure. The issue has also been visible this week at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation gathering, where Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian were both present.The supplied analysis says China opposes the latest US pressure campaign, including sanctions and military attacks, but is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 08:02 LONDON
US to expand military presence in Australia after Marles-Hegseth talks
Australia says the United States will further expand its military presence on Australian soil after talks in Washington between Defence Minister Richard Marles and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The planned growth would add to an already established American footprint that includes Marine rotations through Darwin and Submarine Rotational Force-West at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. Marles said more details are expected in the coming months, with further announcements likely when Australian and US ministers meet again at AUSMIN.The meeting in Washington focused on what both sides described as US "force posture" in Australia. According to the information released after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 06:30 LONDON
Nepal flash flooding death toll passes 1,200 as Australia deploys drone specialists
Nepal is facing a major search-and-rescue operation after flash flooding pushed the reported death toll to around 1,200. Thousands more people are still missing, and authorities are continuing to search affected areas. Australia has said it will send drone specialists to help with the response.The latest figures put the number of missing at about 4,200, according to the supplied report. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said 38 Australians were still unaccounted for and urged people to hold on to hope. She said the Nepali authorities had deployed about 20,000 people in search and rescue, while Australia was expanding its own... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 05:00 LONDON
Two Palestinian teenagers killed in West Bank village raid as investigation continues
Two Palestinian teenagers were killed in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir near Ramallah during an incident involving Israeli settlers and army troops, according to local officials and the Palestinian health ministry. The victims were aged 16 and 19, and Palestinian news agency WAFA said they died in the village on Tuesday. The Israeli military said its forces had entered the area to provide security for police officers and an Israeli civilian seeking to retrieve livestock.In a statement, the military said troops fired on and struck what it described as "key instigators" after stones were thrown at the forces during... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 03:59 LONDON
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan
The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
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
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
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
