Noontime News Recap: Black Sea shipping hit as Iran and Russia tighten ties, Germany's AfD hacked
The European Union says suspected Russian drone strikes have hit civilian shipping in the Black Sea six times in 10 days, raising fresh alarm over attacks on commercial vessels and the safety of sea lanes in the region. 🔗In Tehran, Iran said it and Russia were working more closely than ever after talks focused on expanding economic and nuclear cooperation during a visit by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. 🔗Germany's Alternative for Germany party has been hit by a major cyber breach, with hackers reportedly accessing email accounts linked to members and stealing more than 421,000 messages. 🔗Storm Austen is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 20 Oct 2026 12:25 LONDON
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Storm Austen brings rain warnings to Ireland and wind alerts to the UK
Storm Austen is prompting weather warnings across parts of Ireland and the United Kingdom as the first named storm of the autumn moves in from the Atlantic. Heavy rain is expected to spread across Ireland on Thursday, while severe gales and further rain are forecast for parts of the UK from late Thursday into Friday. The developing system is being watched for flooding, transport disruption, building damage and possible power cuts.In Ireland, a Status Yellow rain warning has been issued for Thursday evening into Friday morning. The warning comes into effect at 7pm on Thursday and remains in place until... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 11:35 LONDON
South Korea to pull more embassy staff from Ukraine after POW row
South Korea says it will withdraw additional embassy personnel from Ukraine after Kyiv failed to provide what Seoul described as a constructive response to a dispute over two captured North Korean soldiers. The move comes after an earlier decision this month to recall South Korea's ambassador from Kyiv, deepening a diplomatic row linked to the war in Ukraine. A charge d'affaires will remain in the Ukrainian capital, along with consular staff, to keep diplomatic and citizen services operating.The South Korean foreign ministry said it had conveyed its position to Ukraine through multiple channels, but had not received a sufficient reply.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 11:32 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine, Sudan and Middle East violence dominate as markets turn risk off
Ukraine said Russian strikes killed four people across the country, including three in the Kyiv region and one in Zaporizhzhia, as attacks hit energy and transport infrastructure and added to pressure on the power grid. 🔗Kyiv also accused Washington of delaying Patriot missile deliveries already paid for by European allies, while Ukraine said it had carried out what it described as the world’s first drone airlift of a wounded soldier from the front line. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, a Houthi missile strike on a security training camp in Yemen’s southern Shabwa province killed more than 53 recruits and wounded... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 20 Oct 2026 08:45 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close sharply lower as Nikkei, Kospi and Hang Seng sell off, while oil and silver firm
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended the session under heavy pressure, led by a steep drop in South Korea’s Kospi and a broad retreat in Japan and Hong Kong. The Nikkei 225 fell -5.4%, the Kospi slumped -8.2%, and the Hang Seng lost -1.5%. In contrast, WTI crude and silver advanced, while gold eased and the yen strengthened modestly against the dollar. The move points to a risk-off session in regional equities, with market stress concentrated in Korea and Japan. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 20 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
Israel election countdown as coalition race tightens
Israelis are due to vote on October 27 for the 26th Knesset, with the campaign shaped by a close contest between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc and the opposition. The election is the first general vote since the wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran, and it comes as no party appears on track to win an outright majority in the 120-seat parliament. That makes the final seat count and post-election coalition talks central to the outcome.Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, is seeking another term while standing trial on corruption charges. His Likud party and the far-right coalition it leads are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Under Pressure as Nikkei Sinks More Than 4%, Oil and Precious Metals Jump
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened sharply lower, with the Nikkei 225 and Kospi both down more than 4% as investors digested a risk-off tone across equities. At the same time, WTI crude, silver, platinum and palladium advanced, while gold held above $4,150 and the yen weakened modestly against the dollar. The move points to a session shaped by higher energy costs, firmer commodity prices and renewed pressure on cyclical stocks, especially autos. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 20 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
HSBC Sharia fund invested in firms linked to Israel's military supply chain
HSBC has come under scrutiny after a report said its Islamic Global Equity Index Fund invested more than $130 million in companies linked to Israel's military supply chain. The fund is marketed as Sharia-compliant and is one of the United Kingdom's largest Islamic investment products. The report said the holdings included firms associated with components, technology and equipment used in military applications.The companies named in the report include Palantir and RTX, which it described as part of the wider supply chain supporting Israel's military. HSBC's fund, which has more than $8bn in assets, is designed to channel savings into global... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 19:09 LONDON
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Yemen fighting intensifies as Houthi missile strike kills more than 53 in Shabwa
A Houthi missile strike on a security training camp in Yemen's southern Shabwa province has killed more than 53 recruits and wounded over 200 others, according to local authorities and military sources. The attack hit al-Alam camp near Ataq city, where new members of the internal security forces and police were undergoing training. Officials said three ballistic missiles struck the site, making it one of the deadliest incidents reported in the latest phase of the conflict.Shabwa authorities said hospitals in the province were overwhelmed by the number of casualties and had transferred the most seriously wounded to neighbouring Hadramout and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 18:59 LONDON
Kenyan court convicts starvation cult leader over 191 deaths
A court in Kenya has found starvation cult leader Paul Mackenzie guilty of murder over the deaths of 191 people linked to the Shakahola case. The Mombasa Law Court said on Monday that the self-proclaimed pastor and dozens of associates were responsible for the deaths of 190 children and one adult. The verdict marks a major legal step in one of the country's most disturbing mass-death cases.Prosecutors said Mackenzie and his Good News International Church organised a Christian doomsday sect that instructed followers to starve themselves and their children to death. They said the group believed this would help them... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 17:35 LONDON
Hezbollah funding plan deepens pressure on Lebanon's government
Hezbollah's announcement that it will provide financial support to families affected by the war with Israel is adding to pressure on Lebanon's government. The move comes as Beirut faces renewed scrutiny over the group's role, its funding networks and the state's ability to assert control. The development follows reports of Iranian aid and a recent government seizure of explosives linked to Hezbollah.According to the supplied material, Hezbollah said on 13 October that it would begin a distribution drive for displaced people and for those whose homes were destroyed or badly damaged in the fighting. Ali Damoush, the head of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 10:05 LONDON
HRW alleges Mali military and armed groups committed abuses against civilians
Human Rights Watch has accused Mali's military, its Russia-controlled Africa Corps allies, and opposition armed groups of committing grave abuses against civilians during the country's long-running conflict. In a report released on Monday, the rights group said soldiers and fighters had carried out violations of the laws of war while international organisations and governments largely stood by. The allegations cover attacks and abuses in several parts of Mali, including the north, centre and south.The report says the findings are based on interviews with 30 people, including witnesses, human rights defenders, community leaders, journalists and a Malian soldier, conducted from late... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine strikes St Petersburg as Gaza aid cuts, France unrest and regional tensions mount
Ukraine said a mass drone strike hit St Petersburg overnight, setting fire to oil and logistics sites and causing wider power cuts and disruption in the city, in one of the most far reaching attacks reported in this window. 🔗Russia said it had launched a massive strike on Kyiv and the surrounding region, while the war also featured a separate account of anti Putin sabotage inside Russia, where a man identified only as Ivan said he carried out surveillance work for Ukrainian intelligence. 🔗 🔗In Washington, Donald Trump defended his decision to block planned sanctions on Russia, saying he wanted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 19 Oct 2026 08:48 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Seoul and Tokyo Selloff Deepens, Gold and Silver Surge
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp risk-off tone, led by a steep selloff in Seoul and Tokyo, while Australia held up and precious metals extended a powerful rally. The Kospi fell -9.8%, the Nikkei 225 dropped -4.2%, and the Nikkei 225 ETF tracked the move lower. By contrast, the ASX 200 rose +0.7%. Gold climbed above 4,190 dollars, silver jumped more than 4%, and WTI crude added about 2%, while USD/JPY eased slightly and the yuan strengthened modestly against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 19 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
Australia reveals Ghost Shark drones can launch aerial drones and carry sea mines
Australia has declassified new details about its Ghost Shark autonomous underwater drones, saying they can launch armed aerial drones and carry advanced sea mines. The disclosure sets out for the first time how the submarines could be used against potential adversaries. It also confirms that the capability is being shared with the United Kingdom and the United States under AUKUS technology-sharing arrangements.According to the newly released information, the Ghost Shark can launch swarms of Anduril Altius aerial drones for reconnaissance or for attacks on enemy vessels. Defence said the aerial drones can carry four kilograms of explosives. The underwater drones... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 07:41 LONDON
Indonesia battles worst wildfire season in a decade as haze spreads across the region
Indonesia is battling its worst wildfire season in a decade, with toxic haze choking millions of people across the region. The worst conditions are being reported in central Kalimantan, where air pollution levels have fallen to hazardous levels. Smoke from the fires has also drifted beyond Indonesia's borders, affecting Singapore and Malaysia.The latest reporting says the haze has been linked to hundreds of thousands of respiratory illnesses in Indonesia. The fires and smoke are being described as part of a wider seasonal emergency, with the scale of the pollution now affecting daily life far beyond the immediate burn areas. Central... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 05:59 LONDON
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Austrian Airlines Tel Aviv-Vienna flight diverted to Sofia after bomb threat
The aircraft was diverted after a reported bomb threat while flying from Tel Aviv to Vienna, with the emergency landing taking place in Sofia, Bulgaria. Passengers were evacuated after the Airbus A320 touched down, and authorities carried out a security search of the plane. No injuries have been reported in the supplied material.The Bulgarian transport ministry said the air force scrambled a MiG-29 fighter jet to escort the airliner. Flight tracking data showed Austrian Airlines 82 left Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv on Sunday evening and landed at Vasil Levski airport in Sofia about three hours later. A spokesperson... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 04:31 LONDON
Ukraine's mass drone strike hits St Petersburg energy and logistics sites as power cuts spread
A large Ukrainian drone attack struck St Petersburg overnight, setting fire to oil and logistics facilities across the city and causing wider disruption in the surrounding region. Local officials said the assault hit the St Petersburg oil terminal, the Ruchi oil depot and industrial warehouses, while a logistics hub and a data centre were also reported to have been targeted. Flights at the city's main airport were restricted for safety reasons, and about 20,000 people were left without electricity in the wider Leningrad region.St Petersburg governor Alexander Beglov said at least one person was killed and five others injured in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 04:29 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Under Pressure as Nikkei Slides, Kospi Rout Deepens and Oil Jumps on Asia-Pacific Risk Reset
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading opened with a sharp risk-off tone, led by a steep Nikkei drop and an even larger selloff in Seoul. Japan equities were lower alongside a firmer oil tape, softer natural gas, and a modestly stronger yen. Australia held up better, while Hong Kong and mainland China were little changed at the open. The move points to a broad reassessment of growth, rates and sector exposure across the region. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 19 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
Day News Recap: Russia and Ukraine trade fresh strikes as unrest and security fears spread
Russia and Ukraine exchanged fresh strikes on energy and logistics targets, with at least two people reported dead and 17 injured as the fighting again hit civilian infrastructure and power assets. 🔗 Russia also intensified missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, while a separate overnight Ukrainian drone assault set fire to oil and logistics facilities in St Petersburg. 🔗 🔗In Washington, President Donald Trump suspended planned sanctions on countries buying Russian oil or gas, first for 48 hours and then for 60 days, drawing criticism as the administration said it was still assessing the impact. 🔗... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 18 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
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Taiwan drives away 16 Chinese vessels in coordinated maritime harassment around main island and Pratas
Taiwan says it has confronted and driven away 16 Chinese coastguard, research and fishing vessels in what it described as coordinated maritime harassment around its main island and the disputed Pratas Islands. The Taiwanese coastguard said the vessels were involved in simultaneous operations that it characterised as hybrid warfare. It said some of the ships entered restricted waters and that its own vessels took immediate action to neutralise the threat.According to the coastguard statement, the Chinese vessels included four fishing boats and were part of what it called an unusually large deployment. Taipei accused Beijing of trying to alter the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 17:59 LONDON
Russia and Ukraine trade fresh strikes on energy infrastructure as casualties rise
A renewed exchange of strikes between Russia and Ukraine has left at least two people dead and 17 injured, according to the latest official and local statements. The attacks hit energy, logistics and digital infrastructure in and around Saint Petersburg, while Russian strikes also damaged residential buildings and an educational institution in Zaporizhzhia. The developments come after the collapse of a short-lived "energy ceasefire" that had been announced but not agreed by both sides.In Saint Petersburg, the city's governor, Alexander Beglov, said fires broke out overnight at an oil terminal, an oil depot and industrial warehouses. He also said a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 15:59 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: France unrest spreads as Canada base fire kills at least seven
France has seen more than 1,200 arrests as protests over the cost of living escalated into widespread violence, with damage reported across several major cities and unrest spreading nationwide. 🔗In Canada, at least seven people were killed in a fire and reported explosion at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, with casualties taken to hospitals in Edmonton as investigators continued to examine what happened. 🔗 A separate report said the blaze began around 4pm local time on Saturday and quickly became a major emergency at one of Canada's busiest military training sites. 🔗In Yemen, fighting intensified on multiple fronts, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 18 Oct 2026 12:27 LONDON
North Korea says it tested submarine-launched cruise missiles as missile race with South Korea intensifies
North Korea said it has tested two submarine-launched cruise missiles off its east coast this week, adding to a rapid sequence of weapons activity on the Korean Peninsula. The announcement came as leader Kim Jong Un visited a military museum displaying an intercontinental ballistic missile, according to the supplied material. The timing places the latest North Korean launch activity just days after South Korea tested its first fully developed hypersonic missile.The North Korean report said the missiles were launched from submarines and that the exercise was intended to verify naval operational capability and the reliability of the country's deterrent. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 09:35 LONDON
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Timor-Leste says stalled Greater Sunrise gas project is finally moving ahead
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta says the long-delayed Greater Sunrise gas project is now moving forward, with the first agreements expected to be signed early next year. He described the venture as "finally happening" after years of deadlock and procrastination. The project has been one of the country's most closely watched economic plans for years because of its potential to reshape the energy sector.Ramos-Horta said Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao had told him he was confident the parties would sign the agreement within the next few months and finalise three main documents. Those documents are intended to set the regulatory and fiscal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 03:32 LONDON
Thousands rally in Tunis against President Saied over freedoms and living costs
Thousands of people marched through the Tunisian capital on Saturday in what was described as the largest protest against President Kais Saied in years. The demonstration took place in central Tunis and focused on worsening living conditions, political restrictions and demands for the release of detained critics. Police were deployed across the city and several surrounding roads were closed as the crowd gathered on Habib Bourguiba Avenue.The protest was led by the Tunisian General Labour Union, known as the UGTT, alongside opposition parties and civil society organisations. According to one news agency report cited in the source material, more than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 16:30 LONDON
Hurricane Trudy approaches Mexico's western coast with flooding and landslide risk
Hurricane Trudy is moving toward Mexico's western coast, with forecasters warning of heavy rain, hurricane conditions and dangerous surf across parts of the Pacific shoreline. The storm was located about 305 km south-southeast of Manzanillo in Colima state early on Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center. A hurricane warning was in effect from Manzanillo to Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco as the system tracked north-westward.The hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 150 km/h and was moving at about 13 km/h, with forecasters saying it could strengthen further before beginning to weaken on Sunday. Hurricane conditions were expected in the warning... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 16:02 LONDON
Ukraine says Russian strikes hit more than 15 energy sites as Starlink limits hamper interceptors
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces carried out a large overnight strike on the country's energy infrastructure, hitting more than 15 sites across Ukraine. He said the attack came as interceptor systems were being hampered by speed restrictions linked to Starlink, limiting Ukraine's ability to stop incoming drones. The comments point to two pressures unfolding at once: damage to critical infrastructure and constraints on air defence.Zelenskyy said the system worked at higher speeds when tested in European Union territory, and that Ukrainian officials had been told the restrictions were tied to technical issues. He added that he was discussing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 15:29 LONDON
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Ukraine rejects Russian claims of major territorial gains in Donetsk as fighting intensifies
Ukraine has rejected Russian claims that its forces have made major territorial gains in eastern Donetsk, saying the reported advances are false. The dispute centres on the towns of Dobropillia, Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, which remain strategically important in the industrial east. Both sides are also continuing intensified air operations as the front line remains largely static in many areas.Russia's chief of general staff, Valery Gerasimov, told President Vladimir Putin that Russian forces had captured 92 Ukrainian settlements and made significant gains since the start of last month. Ukraine's General Staff spokesman, Andriy Kovaliov, dismissed the claims as an attempt to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 15:01 LONDON
Sudan army and RSF trade claims after Nyala air and drone strikes
The Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces have traded claims after a series of strikes in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur state. The army said it carried out air attacks on Friday that killed dozens of RSF fighters and hit positions and command centres in the city. The RSF, meanwhile, said a drone strike on a busy livestock market killed 30 civilians, including women and children.The army said the targets were RSF positions and command centres in Nyala, which is also the seat of the paramilitary group's self-declared administration. The RSF did not confirm or deny whether separate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 11:29 LONDON
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Houthi missile strikes hit Aden presidential palace and airport as death toll rises
Yemen's internationally recognised government says Houthi missiles struck the Al-Maashiq Presidential Palace in Aden and later landed near the city's international airport, widening an attack that has already killed five people and wounded 16. The palace is the seat of government in the southern port city, where the administration has been based since the Houthis seized the capital, Sanaa, in 2014. The airport incident followed the palace strike within a day, according to officials, and came as a passenger plane was preparing to depart for Cairo.Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani said five missiles hit the palace area, while Health Minister Qasem... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 11:00 LONDON
Israeli raids and detentions in southern Syria leave families searching for missing relatives
Families in southern Syria are searching for relatives after a series of Israeli checkpoints, raids and arrests in the area, according to accounts gathered from survivors and local residents. One man identified as Ahmed said he was stopped at a checkpoint in his village, taken away and later held in Israel for more than a year. The reporting says at least 51 Syrians are still detained inside Israel, while a small number have been released.Ahmed described being told he would be taken away for only five minutes before being returned, but said he was instead held for an extended period.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 09:00 LONDON
Magnitude 3.0 aftershock hits near Korumburra in Victoria
A magnitude 3.0 aftershock has been recorded in south-eastern Victoria, three weeks after an earlier quake in the same area woke thousands. Geoscience Australia said the tremor struck just after 2pm on Saturday at a shallow depth of about 5 kilometres. The epicentre was near Kardella South, close to Korumburra, about 135 kilometres south-east of Melbourne.The federal agency said it had logged more than 200 felt reports in the hour after the quake. That is far fewer than the reports generated by the initial October 3 earthquake. No injuries or damage have been reported so far, according to the available... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
Southern California wildfire spreads through Orange County as evacuation orders widen
The Norte Fire in Orange County, Southern California, continued to spread on Friday, forcing evacuation orders for thousands of residents and damaging homes in the San Juan Capistrano area. The blaze began in San Clemente and moved inland and along the coast as hot, dry conditions and strong Santa Ana winds pushed flames through residential neighbourhoods. By evening, officials said the fire had burned hundreds of acres and remained a fast-moving threat to nearby communities.The Orange County Fire Authority said the fire had scorched about 188 hectares, or 465 acres, while Cal Fire put the figure at about 231 hectares,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 05:29 LONDON
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Pope Leo XIV speaks with Putin and urges humanitarian pause in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV has spoken by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, in a direct Vatican intervention focused on humanitarian access. The call took place on Friday, according to the Vatican, and the Kremlin confirmed that the conversation happened. The pontiff asked for a pause in attacks so that food and supplies could reach affected areas and so that civilians could leave voluntarily from regions caught in the fighting.The Vatican said Leo XIV also expressed grave concern about the humanitarian situation in Oleshky, a city in southern Ukraine occupied by Russia. In its account of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 17:02 LONDON
Qatar announces major solar plant project in Lebanon amid energy crisis
Qatar has announced plans to establish a major solar power plant in Lebanon as part of a wider energy cooperation framework between the two countries. The announcement was made in Beirut on Friday by Qatar's prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, after talks with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The project is being presented as an initial step in a broader effort to ease Lebanon's electricity shortage.Sheikh Mohammed said Qatar and Lebanon had agreed to create a comprehensive framework for cooperation in the energy sector and to present what he described as viable solutions. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
Four dead and two badly burned as Indonesia wildfire traps crew in East Java
The death toll from a wildfire in East Java has risen to four, after a firefighting team was trapped by dense smoke and advancing flames in Semeru National Park. Two other people suffered serious burns and remain in hospital, according to officials. The blaze erupted in recent days in Probolinggo regency on Java, and smoke continued to spread across the region on Thursday.East Java police spokesperson Jules Abraham Abast said the victims were part of a 12-person crew trying to contain the fire when they sent an emergency call from about 1:30pm local time, saying they had become trapped. Rescuers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 08:35 LONDON
Lebanon says security forces confiscating illicit arms after 780kg explosives truck intercepted
Lebanon's president has said security forces are confiscating illicit arms after a truck carrying 780kg of explosives was intercepted on a highway between Beirut and the eastern Bekaa Valley. The development comes amid renewed pressure on Beirut to bring all weapons under state control and to curb cross-border tensions with Israel. The case has also drawn direct attention from Washington after a call between President Joseph Aoun and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.According to the Lebanese Presidential Palace, Aoun told Rubio that security forces are fully carrying out their duties in confiscating illicit arms across the country. The palace... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 07:02 LONDON
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Myanmar junta leader receives warmer regional welcome as ASEAN weighs reintegration
Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing has received a notably warmer reception in Kuala Lumpur, in a fresh sign that regional governments are moving to re-engage with his administration despite the continuing civil war at home. He was given a red-carpet welcome and an honour guard during a visit last week, after Malaysia had earlier said the trip was not intended to amount to recognition. The visit has drawn attention because it comes while Myanmar remains mired in conflict and displacement more than five years after the 2021 takeover.After an official luncheon on Thursday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 03:00 LONDON
Two Syrian pipelines damaged in separate attacks on energy infrastructure
Two pipelines carrying oil products and gas were damaged in separate incidents in Syria, according to state media, in the latest disruption to the country's energy network. The incidents were reported on Thursday and affected infrastructure in the west and north-east of the country. Officials said one line suffered a fuel leak near Homs, while another caught fire in Hasakah province.The Syrian Petroleum Company said an explosion struck the Jbessa gas pipeline in southern Hasakah in the late afternoon. Hours earlier, damage had been found in a pipeline carrying oil products from the coastal city of Baniyas to Homs, where... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 01:00 LONDON
Azerbaijan hosts rare Baku summit bringing together rival Middle East and Asian leaders
The seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia has brought together leaders and senior officials from countries often divided by regional disputes in Baku. The meeting in Azerbaijan on Thursday included representatives from Israel, Iran, Turkey, Russia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Palestine and China, as well as leaders from several Central and South Asian states. The gathering was marked by tense moments, but also by bilateral meetings and efforts to explore areas of cooperation.Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev hosted the summit and presented his country as a bridge between Asia and Europe. The forum is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 19:59 LONDON
Seven sailors missing after drones strike tankers near Romania's Black Sea coast
Romania has reported seven sailors missing after drones struck two tankers near its Black Sea coast, setting both vessels ablaze and intensifying concern over commercial shipping in the region. The attacks took place inside Romanian territorial waters, close to a route used by cargo linked to Ukraine. One of the tankers, the Wine Trader, was travelling from Tunisia to Romania when it was hit.A NATO military source said the drones that caused the fires on board the two tankers were of Russian origin. Romanian President Nicușor Dan said the situation in the Black Sea was serious and described attacks on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
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Rare protests erupt in Azerbaijan over school hijab ban
Azerbaijan has seen rare protests outside schools after the education ministry began enforcing new uniform rules that bar pupils wearing hijabs from state schools. Demonstrations were reported in the capital, Baku, and in southern districts including Masally and Jalilabad. The dispute has also drawn in Turkey, adding a regional dimension to a domestic issue over secular education rules.The rules were approved on 21 September and began being enforced last Monday, according to the supplied material. They ban clothing that contradicts what officials describe as the principle of secularism in education, although the text does not specifically name the hijab. Similar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 18:05 LONDON
Trump cancels livestream of Hasan execution after backlash
US President Donald Trump has called off plans to livestream the execution of former US army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan by firing squad. The execution is still scheduled to take place on 3 December, but the event will not be shown online. Trump said the families of the victims may still view it in person if they choose.The reversal follows widespread criticism in the United States and abroad after the Pentagon announced that Hasan's execution would be livestreamed. The United Nations described the plan as "abhorrent", while human rights groups and political figures raised concerns about the implications of broadcasting a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
Russia detains Swedish national and Japanese journalist amid prisoner-swap talk
Russian authorities have detained a Swedish national in the Pskov region and a Japanese journalist on Sakhalin Island, according to the Federal Security Service. The two arrests were announced as former president Dmitry Medvedev called for Moscow to replenish its pool of Western citizens for possible future prisoner exchanges. The cases add a new cross-border dimension to Russia's handling of foreign nationals amid the war in Ukraine and wider tensions with countries seen by Moscow as unfriendly.The security service said the Swedish citizen was arrested in the Sebezh district of Pskov region, close to the borders with Belarus and Latvia.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 12:02 LONDON
Balkan politics shape ties with Israel as domestic divisions drive divergent positions
Balkan countries are taking markedly different positions on Israel, with domestic politics, defence deals and strategic interests shaping their responses rather than any shared regional line. The divergence has become more visible during Israel's war on Gaza, as concern over Israeli conduct has grown across much of Europe. In the Balkans, however, experts say the region's fragmented politics make a common stance unlikely.Marko Prelec, an analyst at the International Crisis Group, said the region has "almost no common positions at all", adding that it is therefore not surprising that views on Israel and Gaza are "all over the map". Florian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 11:00 LONDON
Global tech sell-off deepens as inflation fears and AI debt worries hit markets
Global technology shares fell sharply on Thursday as investors reacted to hotter-than-expected US inflation data and renewed concern about debt in the artificial intelligence sector. The sell-off spread across Asia and Wall Street, with semiconductor and AI-linked stocks among the hardest hit. South Korea and Japan saw some of the steepest declines, while major US indexes also closed lower in the previous session.In South Korea, the Kospi 200 fell more than 8% overnight to a six-month closing low, briefly triggering circuit breakers that halted trading at points during the session. SK Hynix dropped nearly 11%, while Samsung Electronics fell about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 10:04 LONDON
Russia says it struck Izmail port and cargo vessels in Black Sea area
Russia said it struck Izmail port in Ukraine's Odesa region and hit two cargo vessels en route to Odesa, according to a statement from its defence ministry. In a separate statement, it said it also hit a cargo ship in the Black Sea's Bug estuary and another in the port of Chornomorsk. The ministry said the vessels were being used for military purposes, but the claims could not be independently verified.The reported strikes come amid continuing disruption to maritime traffic in the Black Sea, a key corridor for Ukrainian exports and wartime logistics. Izmail is one of Ukraine's important Danube-linked... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 08:30 LONDON
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Indonesia tests dry ice drops over South Sumatra as toxic haze spreads across the region
Indonesia is testing a dry ice dispersal operation over South Sumatra as fires continue to send toxic haze across parts of Southeast Asia. The trial is being carried out by plane on Thursday after earlier efforts including cloud seeding, water bombing and the deployment of army personnel failed to contain the blazes. Officials say the move is being tried under direct presidential instruction.Coordinating security minister Dudung Abdurachman said the dry ice trial is intended to help tackle the haze in South Sumatra. He said the government will first observe the results and could consider using the method in other regions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 06:02 LONDON
Zelensky meets Andy Burnham at Downing Street amid Ukraine support push
Volodymyr Zelensky met Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Downing Street on Wednesday as Ukraine sought to shore up support from European allies five years into Russia's war. The meeting took place at No 10 and included a military ceremonial guard for the Ukrainian president, which was described as thought to be a first for a foreign leader. Burnham used the meeting to signal continued British backing for Kyiv at a time of renewed pressure on Ukraine's energy system and wider diplomatic strain.Burnham told Zelensky that Britain would "forever stand by you" and said he was accelerating the delivery of air... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 22:59 LONDON
Iran expands Strait of Hormuz surveillance amid surge in attacks and falling oil transit
Iran says it has expanded surveillance in and around the Strait of Hormuz by deploying new naval units east of the waterway, as attacks on shipping rise and oil transit falls again. The announcement comes amid heightened tension over one of the world's most important energy chokepoints, where maritime traffic has faced what the report describes as the worst spate of attacks since the start of the war involving the United States and Israel against Iran. The move is being presented by Tehran as part of a wider effort to monitor vessels more closely and maintain pressure in the disputed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 12:30 LONDON
Israel's southern Lebanon line leaves villages occupied and displaced
Israel is continuing to occupy large parts of southern Lebanon despite a framework agreement signed in June that was meant to secure a phased withdrawal, according to a current report on the border area. The report says homes and infrastructure have been systematically demolished in dozens of villages, leaving residents uncertain whether they will be able to return. It describes a shifting military line that has reshaped life in the south and kept tens of thousands of Lebanese displaced.The account identifies Khiam, near the border with Israel, as one of the affected villages, and says one resident has been living... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 09:04 LONDON
BHP to cut hundreds of jobs at Pilbara iron ore mines
BHP has confirmed job cuts across several of its iron ore operations in Western Australia's Pilbara region. The changes affect sites including South Flank, Mining Area C, Jimblebar and Newman, according to details reported on Wednesday. The move comes as the company seeks to reshape parts of its iron ore business in one of Australia's most important mining areas.The company did not say exactly how many roles would go, but reports indicate around 300 jobs could be axed. A spokesperson said the miner was making changes to ensure the business could continue to make a significant contribution to the region... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 08:02 LONDON
US fines Bank of America $1.2bn over money laundering and sanctions violations
The US Treasury Department has imposed more than $1.21 billion in penalties on Bank of America over failures linked to anti-money-laundering and sanctions compliance. The action affects the second-largest bank in the United States and was announced on Tuesday. Treasury said the case involved shortcomings in suspicious transaction reporting, customer due diligence and sanctions controls.According to the department, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network assessed a $1.2 billion penalty for the bank's failure to mitigate and report priority national security risks, including Chinese money laundering networks and illicit finance along the southwest border. Treasury said the bank failed to timely report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 02:59 LONDON
Yemen cholera cases triple in three weeks as renewed fighting displaces more than 200,000
Yemen is facing a sharp rise in suspected cholera cases as renewed fighting drives large-scale displacement and worsens conditions in crowded camps. The World Health Organization said suspected cases have tripled over the past three weeks, with the outbreak concentrated in areas hosting people who have fled the latest violence. The warning comes as the country continues to grapple with overlapping conflict and public-health pressures.According to the WHO, Yemen has recorded 8,034 suspected cholera cases and 27 deaths this year. The agency said the number of suspected cases rose from 217 in the week of 6-12 September to 647 in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 19:00 LONDON
Yemeni government says it carried out nine air strikes in Taiz as fighting continues south of city
Forces loyal to Yemen's internationally recognised government say they have carried out nine air strikes on Houthi positions and military equipment in Taiz governorate. The strikes were reported on Tuesday and were concentrated in Dhubab district and al-Masrakh district, both in the southwest of the country. At the same time, fighting was reported to be continuing between government forces and the Houthis in al-Shaqab, south of Taiz city.According to the Taiz Military Axis Media Center, which is affiliated with the Ministry of Defence, the clashes remain active on the ground. The government said five of the air strikes hit Dhubab... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 15:59 LONDON
Indonesia wildfire razes nearly 300 homes in Bangka Belitung
A forest fire on Indonesia's Sumatra island has destroyed nearly 300 homes in Bangka Belitung province, forcing hundreds of residents to flee. Local officials said the blaze moved rapidly toward a settlement after wind direction changed over peatland in the area. The fire has added to a wider pattern of severe wildfires and haze affecting parts of the country during the dry season.South Bangka regency head Riza Herdavid said residents first noticed the fire approaching their village on Saturday and tried to extinguish it themselves using portable water pumps. He said the fire had been smouldering beneath peatland before the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 14:43 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
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
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
