US intensifies sanctions campaign against Iran with new global pressure drive
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced a new global sanctions campaign against Iran, saying Washington will intensify efforts to choke off Tehran's revenue streams and isolate the country economically. The move is being presented as part of a broader pressure drive aimed at stopping foreign countries and companies from doing business with Iran. Bessent said the United States would target all of Iran's sources of revenue, including oil, and warned that trade partners could face secondary penalties.He said the campaign, dubbed Operation Economic Outcast, was intended to sever what he called every economic lifeline supporting the Iranian government. Bessent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 19:32 LONDON
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Ukraine says first confirmed AI-guided drone strike killed three in Zaporizhzhia
Ukrainian authorities say a Russian drone guided by artificial intelligence killed three people in the city of Zaporizhzhia, in what they describe as the first confirmed attack of its kind. The strike is being treated in Kyiv as a significant development in the war because the drone was said to have selected its final impact point autonomously. Among the dead was a 19-year-old woman, according to the account cited by Ukrainian officials.The attack was reported after military forensic teams examined the drone wreckage, which Ukrainian authorities said supported the conclusion that AI had been used. According to the same account,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 19:30 LONDON
Russia moves to take temporary control of poorly protected critical infrastructure amid Ukraine drone attacks
Russia has issued a decree allowing the state to take temporary control of critical infrastructure that regulators judge to be insufficiently protected from attack or too slow to repair. The measure comes as Ukraine continues a sustained drone campaign against Russian energy and other facilities, adding pressure to an economy already facing disruption from repeated strikes. The decree was published on Monday and sets out a mechanism for the state to step in when operators are seen as failing to secure sites or restore them quickly.Under the decree, ownership powers can be transferred to the Federal Agency for State Property... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 18:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine marks Independence Day as wars, sanctions and trade tensions ripple worldwide
Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day in Kyiv with a ceremony focused on the war effort and appeals for continued international backing, as allies signalled support and Britain said it would share classified Storm Shadow production knowledge with Kyiv. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also joined a Coalition of the Willing meeting on Ukraine and sanctions enforcement by video link. 🔗 🔗 🔗On the battlefield and beyond, Ukraine's drone campaign against Russian energy infrastructure is now being felt in Central Asia, with petrol shortages and cross border fuel runs reported in Kazakhstan and neighbouring states. In Russia, a warehouse fire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Aug 2026 18:27 LONDON
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Israeli strike hits Gaza shelter near al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah
An Israeli air strike has hit a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza, killing at least one person and wounding several others. The strike took place early on Monday near al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. The incident adds to the continuing toll of attacks in the enclave despite the ceasefire agreement in place since October 2025.The Israeli army said in a post on Telegram that it had targeted two militants in the Deir al-Balah area on Sunday night. It identified one of them as Muhammad Abdul Nasser Jaber Abu Asad and said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
Houthis claim strike on Saudi tanker in latest Red Sea escalation
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for a strike on a Saudi tanker in the Red Sea, according to a report published on 24 August 2026. The claim was presented as the latest escalation in the maritime conflict affecting one of the world's busiest shipping corridors. No independent confirmation of the attack was included in the supplied material.The report did not provide the tanker's name, the exact location of the incident, or details on damage. It also did not say whether there were any casualties, whether the vessel was sailing under escort, or whether the ship continued its journey after the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 17:33 LONDON
Trump says Iran is in an economic and military death spiral
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Lots of "bluster" from Doug Ford, who is the Premier of the Canadian Province of Ontario, but who is better known as the less charismatic, intelligent, and overall unimpressive brother of the late, great, Rob Ford. America has been carrying Canada for decades, but no longer! A. will always be far bigger, richer, and stronger than Canada. Without the United States, Canada couldn't survive, It's where they get all of their money and, because of their current bad leadership, primarily Governor Carney, and his Flunky, Ford,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 17:30 LONDON
Ceasefire verification mission arrives in eastern DR Congo after Swiss-backed roadmap
A ceasefire verification mission has arrived in South Kivu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, marking the first ground deployment under a newly agreed peace process. The mission includes representatives from the Congolese government, the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebel group and observers from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, or ICGLR. It was deployed on Monday by UN helicopters to Minembwe, an area that has seen intense clashes in recent months.The deployment came one day after the government and AFC/M23 agreed on a Swiss-mediated roadmap for peace talks. According to the reported arrangement, the mission is meant to verify... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 17:30 LONDON
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UK to share Storm Shadow production knowledge with Ukraine as Kyiv hosts allied talks
Britain is set to share classified missile-production knowledge with Ukraine in a move that could help Kyiv produce its own version of the Storm Shadow long-range cruise missile. The development comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits Kyiv on his first foreign trip and is due to co-chair a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. It also coincides with Ukraine's Independence Day events, adding diplomatic weight to the announcement.The reported transfer concerns weapons information rather than new missile deliveries, and the material is described as declassified details of missile components used in Storm Shadow and the French equivalent, Scalp.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 16:59 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as gold, silver and Ether surge, FTSE 100 outperforms while DAX and CAC 40 slip
Executive summary: European markets ended the session mixed, with the FTSE 100 rising +1.3% to a record close in the supplied data, while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 finished lower. The biggest cross-asset move came from precious metals and Ether, which posted outsized gains, alongside firmer euro and sterling exchange rates against the dollar. Brent crude also edged higher, adding to the sense that commodities, not equities, set the tone for the day. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
UN says fighting in Sudan has displaced another 200,000 people amid floods
The UN Security Council is hearing top UN officials on the latest situation in Sudan as escalating conflict, drone strikes against civilians, displacement, hunger and flooding continue to affect millions. UN agencies are trying to deliver lifesaving aid while the United Nations again urges the warring parties to protect civilians. The UN International Organization for Migration said intensifying fighting in Sudan has displaced at least another 200,000 people since late 2025. The agency said the new displacement adds to a growing humanitarian crisis in a country already described by UN officials as war-torn. The IOM also said destructive seasonal floods... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 16:02 LONDON
Ukraine marks Independence Day in Kyiv as allies pledge continued support
Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day in Kyiv on Sunday with a ceremony centred on the country's war effort and its appeal for continued international backing. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine wants peace but will not surrender to Russia, framing the anniversary as both a national commemoration and a statement of resolve. The event came as allied leaders used the occasion to restate support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.Among those backing Kyiv was UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who pledged continued support despite Russian threats, according to the supplied reporting. The ceremony also featured messaging from other foreign leaders,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 15:59 LONDON
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Israel warns of forceful response over kites and drones from Gaza
Israel has warned that it will intensify strikes on Gaza after kites, drones and balloons were reported near the border, in an incident that has revived memories of earlier cross-border fire hazards. The warning came after several kites were found in an Israeli community close to Gaza over the weekend. Israeli officials said the items did not carry explosives, but they treated the episode as a security concern.Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Monday that "forceful actions will be taken to put an end to this phenomenon". He also said that a balloon would be treated like a kite, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 15:30 LONDON
Meloni joins Coalition of the Willing meeting on Ukraine and sanctions enforcement
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni participated by video link in today's Coalition of the Willing leaders' meeting, which coincided with the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. During her remarks, she again sent congratulations on behalf of the Italian government to President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Ukrainian people for their national holiday. Meloni reiterated Italy's firm support for Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence. She also expressed deep sympathy for the suffering caused by Russia's ongoing attacks on civilian infrastructure, as the meeting focused on continued backing for Kyiv. Italy confirmed it will keep up humanitarian support ahead of the winter... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 15:02 LONDON
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian autos, parts, and steel starting Jan. 1, 2027
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years. Their ridiculously high tariffs on our Farmers and farm products has made life impossible for these great American Patriots, and has long created a 60 Billion Dollar Deficit between our two Countries. On January First, 2027, Tariffs on all Cars, Trucks, both large and small, Automotive Parts, and Steel, will be increased to 50%. Canada will be treated like a State no longer! On Trade, and in other ways, also, they are among the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
Warehouse burns near St Petersburg as Ukraine targets Ozon sites
A warehouse fire has been reported near St Petersburg in an incident linked to Ukraine targeting Ozon sites, according to the supplied report. The fire involved a logistics facility in the area around Russia's second-largest city. No further confirmed details were provided in the source material about the scale of the blaze or the extent of damage.The report identifies the event as taking place on 24 August 2026 and places it near St Petersburg. It also says the warehouse was connected to Ozon sites, indicating a logistics or storage facility was involved. The supplied material does not give a precise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Lower as Tech Sells Off, Bitcoin Surges and Gold Breaks Higher
Executive summary: U.S. equities opened under pressure, led by a sharp slide in AI and chip shares, while Bitcoin, Ether and precious metals rallied. The move points to a broad risk rotation, with investors favoring hard assets and energy over high-multiple technology at the open. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Iran warns of harsh response to anticipated US sanctions amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson has warned that Tehran will respond harshly to expanded US sanctions, including possible measures against countries it believes are cooperating with Washington. The warning came on Monday as the United States prepared to announce details of what it says will be new sanctions against Iran. The comments add to an already tense standoff centred on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.The latest exchange follows weeks of impasse between Tehran and Washington, with the waterway remaining a key pressure point. The supplied material says the United States has not yet dislodged Iran's grip on shipping through the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 14:29 LONDON
Reno wildfire forces mass evacuations as fire remains uncontained
Around 42,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes immediately as a wildfire on the outskirts of Reno, Nevada, continues to spread, with a further 45,000 told to prepare to evacuate. Officials said the fire had burned about 10,500 acres by Sunday evening and remained 0% contained. The blaze was first reported on Saturday morning and has already injured six people.Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County and ordered the Nevada National Guard to support firefighting and law enforcement efforts. Officials said the fire was caused by humans and that windy, unpredictable weather has helped... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 14:01 LONDON
South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills for a second day over Iran war constraints
South Korea says the United States has cancelled the planned Ssangyong amphibious landing exercise, a major joint marine drill scheduled for next month. The move affects a biennial exercise that normally brings together South Korean and US marine forces for combined amphibious operations. Seoul said the cancellation was linked to force availability constraints caused by the US-Israel war on Iran.A South Korean Marine Corps spokesman said the US Marine Corps formally notified South Korean forces in June that its ability to deploy troops for this year's exercise would be limited because of the situation in the Middle East. The spokesman... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 13:59 LONDON
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Amnesty says Indian forces used pellets and grenades in Delhi protest crackdown
Amnesty International has said Indian security forces used pellet-firing shotguns, grenades, batons and electric shock devices against student protesters in New Delhi during July demonstrations linked to exam scandals. The rights group said more than 100 students were injured in the crackdown, which took place as thousands of people tried to block Parliament Street and march towards parliament. Its findings add fresh detail to an already contentious dispute over how police and paramilitary forces responded to the unrest.According to the investigation, the force used on 20 July included tear gas, pellet guns and electric shock devices, with evidence verified through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 13:34 LONDON
Conakry landfill collapse kills at least 30 as rescue work continues after heavy rains
At least 30 people have been killed after a landfill collapse in Guinea's capital, Conakry, following heavy overnight rains. The incident struck the Dar es Salam open-air dump shortly after 2am local time on Sunday, sending a mass of waste onto nearby homes. Rescue workers were still digging through debris as the scale of the damage became clearer.Six people were critically injured and taken to hospital, according to the supplied report. Several homes were destroyed in the collapse, which hit the city's main dumping ground. Territorial Administration Minister Dienabou Toure visited the scene and said the remaining families would be... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 13:31 LONDON
Iran vows retaliation as US prepares fresh secondary sanctions
Tehran has vowed to retaliate against any country that cooperates with a new United States sanctions drive, as Washington prepares to widen pressure on Iran through secondary sanctions. The warning comes as the US Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, describes the campaign as the "single greatest financial offensive ever marshalled against an adversary". The latest escalation also follows an announcement by the United Arab Emirates that it is ending all trade with Iran.According to the supplied reporting, the US plans to sanction any country or entity that continues trading with Iran, a step designed to deter third parties from helping Tehran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 13:29 LONDON
Dutch broadcaster withdraws from Eurovision over neutrality and Gaza divisions
The Dutch public broadcaster AVROTROS has said it will not take part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, arguing that the competition can no longer be considered neutral. The decision comes amid continuing divisions over the war in Gaza and Israel's participation in the event. AVROTROS said the contest has become a platform for division rather than a unifying cultural event.In a statement released on Monday, the broadcaster said international conflicts were increasingly affecting the competition and undermining its neutral character. It said there was a lack of clarity from organisers, the European Broadcasting Union, over how countries are assessed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 12:39 LONDON
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Russia suspected of sabotage campaign targeting weapons factories across Europe
Russia is suspected of being behind a series of sabotage attacks on weapons and defence factories across Europe, in what has been described as a destabilisation campaign. The allegations centre on incidents that officials and intelligence sources say are designed to test NATO's resolve without crossing the threshold for Article 5, the alliance's mutual defence clause. The latest case highlighted in the reporting involves a fire at a building belonging to Milrem Robotics in Tallinn, Estonia, on 15 August.According to the supplied material, Latvia detained three of its own nationals last week over a suspected arson attack linked to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 12:34 LONDON
US-Canada trade dispute deepens as businesses brace for fallout from 50% tariffs
Businesses on both sides of the US-Canada border are warning of immediate disruption after trade talks collapsed over the weekend and both governments moved ahead with steep new tariffs. The latest measures have intensified an already strained relationship between the two neighbours, with Canadian exporters and American buyers now facing higher costs and uncertainty. The dispute is centred on goods moving across one of the world's busiest trading relationships, making the fallout potentially broad and fast-moving.The new US tariffs took effect on Saturday and apply to about $20bn worth of Canadian exports, according to the supplied reporting. Canadian Prime Minister... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 12:31 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Reno wildfire drives mass evacuations as US, Europe and Asia face fresh shocks
Authorities in Nevada have ordered about 42,000 people to leave their homes as a wildfire on the outskirts of Reno remains uncontained, with another 45,000 under evacuation warning as crews try to slow the spread. 🔗In the Middle East, Syria has sentenced former grand mufti Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun to life in prison in Damascus over crimes linked to the nearly 14 year war, while Iran has condemned France for expelling two Iranian diplomats and called the move illegal. 🔗 🔗Washington is preparing a major new sanctions package against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent due to unveil measures later on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Aug 2026 12:21 LONDON
UK Home Office posts survivor videos for National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism
The UK Home Office has published 2 new videos in its Unscripted series for the National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism. The material presents the videos as testimony from people affected by terrorism, intended to explain how attacks have affected victims, survivors and bereaved individuals. The published text says interviewees include victims, survivors and bereaved family members affected by terrorist attacks in the UK and by attacks overseas involving British nationals. It says the videos are meant to help viewers understand why the National Day is important to those affected. The two added videos feature Travis Frain speaking... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 12:04 LONDON
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Guinea-Bissau mpox outbreak spreads, with many child cases
Guinea-Bissau has reported 46 suspected mpox cases and seven confirmed cases since it declared an outbreak in July, with more than half of patients now children. Health authorities say the vast majority of confirmed infections are in the Bissau autonomous sector, where the capital is located, with one case also recorded in the nearby Biombo area. No deaths have been reported so far.The outbreak was declared on 4 July, a little more than a week after the country confirmed its first mpox case in a 27-year-old woman. Since then, cases have appeared intermittently over several weeks, according to a former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 11:33 LONDON
US military strike on suspected drug-smuggling boat in Eastern Pacific kills two
The US military says it carried out a lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Sunday, killing two people. US Southern Command said the boat was operating along established narco-trafficking routes when it was hit. The command said the operation was directed by its commander, General Francis L.Donovan, and carried out by the Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere. In a post on Monday, the command said confirmed intelligence showed the vessel was actively involved in narco-trafficking. It also said the strike was a "clear and decisive reminder" that it is taking the fight directly to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 11:30 LONDON
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Iran calls France's decision to expel two diplomats illegal amid bilateral row
Iran has condemned France's decision to expel two Iranian diplomats, calling the move illegal and saying it will not help relations between the two countries. The dispute comes after Paris said it would remove the diplomats in the coming days in response to Tehran's refusal to allow two French diplomats to return. The exchange marks a fresh escalation in a row that began after the brief detention of the French officials in Iran in July.Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said at a weekly press conference that France's action was an illegal response to what he described as Iran's legal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 11:02 LONDON
Kazakhstan pro-government Adilet wins parliamentary election as Tokayev consolidates power
Kazakhstan's newly formed pro-government Adilet party has won more than 71% of the vote in Sunday's parliamentary election, according to the electoral commission. The result is likely to strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's position after a constitutional overhaul that reshaped the legislature. Four other blocs also entered the new 145-member, single-chamber parliament known as the Kurultai.The commission said 74% of eligible voters took part in the vote, with about 12.6 million of Kazakhstan's 20 million people eligible to cast ballots. Adilet was founded earlier this year and is led by Tokayev's top aides, and it absorbed the former ruling party, Amanat,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 10:03 LONDON
Syria court sentences former grand mufti Ahmad Hassoun to life in prison
A court in Damascus has sentenced former Syrian grand mufti Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun to life in prison over crimes linked to the country's nearly 14-year war. The ruling was issued by the Fourth Criminal Court on Monday. The court found him guilty of inciting violence, justifying killings and abusing his office.Hassoun was a senior Muslim religious official during the rule of ousted President Bashar al-Assad. He served as Syria's grand mufti from 2005 to 2021, making him one of the most prominent religious figures associated with the former state leadership. According to the court case, he was arrested at Damascus... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 10:00 LONDON
EU and Russian aircraft help Serbia battle wildfires near Belgrade and in the Stolovi mountains
Serbia is continuing to battle major wildfires that have been fuelled by extreme heat and drought, with aerial support arriving from both the European Union and Russia. Firefighting operations are focused on a long-burning blaze in Deliblatska Pescara, a protected nature reserve near Belgrade, and a separate fire in the Stolovi mountain range in the southwest. Officials say the situation remains difficult, but the Stolovi fire has now been brought under control.State media reported that crews and helicopters from EU countries, including the Czech Republic and Romania, are working alongside Serbian teams on the Deliblatska Pescara fire. A Russian Ilyushin-76... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 09:00 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Iran tensions, Ukraine support and regional crises dominate a busy global morning
The United States has threatened what it called the largest financial offensive ever assembled against Iran, as Washington prepares new sanctions and Tehran warns that any move against its oil exports would have consequences for Gulf energy flows. 🔗In a separate sign of pressure on Iran, the country said it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas in Fars province, a rare energy boost for a sector hit by war and sanctions. 🔗Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is travelling to Tehran for talks with senior Iranian officials on mediation efforts over the Iran, US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Aug 2026 08:37 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as gold, silver and Ether surge, FTSE 100 outperforms on commodity strength
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 rose while the DAX and CAC 40 slipped and the Euro Stoxx 50 was little changed. The biggest moves were in commodities and crypto, where gold, silver, platinum and Ether all posted sharp gains. Brent crude also firmed, while natural gas eased. The pattern points to a market leaning toward inflation hedges and hard assets, even as parts of European equities remain under pressure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Thai PM meets security chiefs after 51 coordinated attacks in the south
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has held an urgent meeting with senior security officials after a wave of coordinated violence overnight in Thailand's southern border provinces. Officials said 51 incidents were reported on Saturday night across Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala, where a small-scale Muslim insurgency has been active for years. The attacks involved bombs, arson and other property damage, and the most visible target was a convenience store in Pattani.Authorities said the attackers did not engage with military or police forces. Only three civilians were known to have been wounded, and they were reported to be recovering on Sunday. A bomb... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 08:02 LONDON
Pakistan army chief Munir travels to Tehran for Iran-US war mediation talks
Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is travelling to Tehran on Monday for talks with senior Iranian officials, according to Iran's Foreign Ministry. The visit comes as Islamabad continues to present itself as a possible channel between Tehran and Washington amid the war involving the United States and Israel against Iran. It is Munir's third trip to Iran this year, underscoring the frequency of Pakistan's recent diplomatic engagement with Tehran.Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the trip would build on Pakistan's efforts to help strengthen peace and security in the region. He said Munir would hold talks with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 08:00 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Metals Surge, Nikkei and Kospi Slide on Risk-Off Tone
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended mixed, with Japan and South Korea under pressure while Australia and Hong Kong held modest gains. The standout move was in precious metals, where gold, silver and platinum all jumped sharply, alongside a strong rise in Ether. The yen and yuan were firmer against the dollar, while WTI crude and natural gas eased. The pattern points to a market leaning toward defensive assets even as some regional equity benchmarks stayed resilient. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Trump touts endorsements, signaling continued influence over Republican elections
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "RT @realDonaldTrumpMy Endorsements are stronger than ever, Not to mention the fact that good people are getting elected that never had the chance! Here is an accurate list of the last number of seasons. There has never been anything close! It is an Honor that I take very seriously. The few that lost were done out of loyalty. It was almost impossible for them to win but, I felt obligated to go with them because they were, in my opinion, good people!" - "RT @katy_libertyMark Levin... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
Syria and Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan after strike near Turkish border
Syria's foreign minister has met an Israeli delegation in Jordan in US-mediated talks aimed at easing tensions after an Israeli strike near the Turkish border. The meeting brought together Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and what Syrian state media described as a high-level Israeli delegation. The talks were reported as part of efforts to reduce military pressure and keep diplomacy alive despite continuing hostilities.According to the supplied report, the Israeli side included the head of the Mossad intelligence agency, Roman Gofman. Syrian state media said the discussions focused on practical mechanisms to halt Israeli attacks, arrests and targeting operations. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 05:29 LONDON
Trump doubles down on endorsements, while also escalating tariff rhetoric toward Canada
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "My Endorsements are stronger than ever, Not to mention the fact that good people are getting elected that never had the chance! Here is an accurate list of the last number of seasons. There has never been anything close! It is an Honor that I take very seriously. The few that lost were done out of loyalty. It was almost impossible for them to win but, I felt obligated to go with them because they were, in my opinion, good people!" - "RT @realDonaldTrumpCanada wants the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 04:00 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Mixed as Precious Metals Surge, Nikkei Slips and Asia Watches Oil, FX and Risk Appetite
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a split tone, as the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei 225 ETF fell while Hang Seng futures-linked sentiment stayed firm and precious metals extended a powerful rally. Gold, silver and platinum all posted outsized gains, WTI crude also rose, and the yen strengthened modestly against the dollar. The move suggests investors are still leaning into defensive and inflation-sensitive assets, even as Japanese equities digest a sharp pullback from recent highs. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
US envoy retracts remark on Syria's Golan while reaffirming Trump policy
The United States ambassador to Turkiye and special envoy for Syria has retracted a remark that appeared to describe the Golan Heights as occupied Syrian land. Tom Barrack said Washington's policy on the territory remains unchanged and still reflects the position set by President Donald Trump in 2019. The clarification comes after comments he made in an interview on Friday drew criticism from supporters of Israel's claim to the area.Barrack said in a statement that United States policy on the Golan was set by Trump in 2019 and remains unchanged. In the earlier interview, he said Israel still occupies the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 23:30 LONDON
Iran reports major new gas reserve discovery in Fars province amid war-hit energy sector
Iran has said it discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas in the southern province of Fars, in a development announced as the country's energy system remains under strain from months of attacks. Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad said on state television that more than 160 billion cubic metres could potentially be recovered from the field. He described the gas as sweet natural gas, meaning it contains very little hydrogen sulphide and is therefore cheaper to develop and operate.The announcement was made on Sunday and comes months into a wider Middle East war that has damaged Iran's energy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
Two magnitude 5.9 earthquakes hit Japan's east and north, injuring at least 37
Two separate magnitude 5.9 earthquakes struck Japan on Sunday, affecting the country's east and north regions within the same day. The first hit Ibaraki prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, at around 2am local time, while the second was reported in Hokkaido in the north. Authorities said there was no immediate tsunami risk.The eastern quake had a depth of 68 kilometres, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. At least 37 people were injured, most of them lightly, after falling or hitting furniture and doors during the shaking. Tokyo recorded 15 injuries, while Saitama reported nine, Kanagawa eight, Chiba four and Ibaraki one,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
Australia moves to override Queensland on AI data centre energy rules
Australia's federal government is preparing to settle new energy and water rules for large artificial intelligence data centres at a national cabinet meeting on Wednesday, despite opposition from Queensland. The dispute centres on whether new projects should be required to source power from renewable energy developments, with the state saying it will not support the proposed approach. If agreement cannot be reached, Canberra is expected to legislate to override Queensland.Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has said his government will stand firm against rules that would tie data centre construction to new renewable projects. The Northern Territory government has also indicated it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 20:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran, Israel and trade tensions dominate as conflicts and shocks spread across regions
Donald Trump renewed his claim over the Strait of Hormuz after posting a map on Truth Social that depicted the strategic waterway as “new American territory”, even as Iran signalled it could keep the route closed and later allowed some Iraqi oil tankers through after Baghdad pressed for access. 🔗 🔗Middle East tensions widened further as Jordan said it had been pulled into the Iran, US and Israel confrontation after missile and drone attacks reached its territory, while Chile announced it would close its embassy in Tehran on 31 August because of security concerns and internal reorganisation. 🔗 🔗Israel and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Aug 2026 18:23 LONDON
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Nigeria sees gas opening as Iran war strains global markets
Nigeria says the war involving Iran has tightened global natural gas markets and created an opening for the country to expand its own production. The issue was set out by Ekperikpe Ekpo, Nigeria's minister of state for petroleum resources, who said the disruption could strengthen Nigeria's position as a major gas supplier. He pointed to plans linked to the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline and to wider efforts to attract investment.Ekpo said Nigeria wants to expand gas production and increase liquefied natural gas exports, with Europe identified as a key market. He also said the country is seeking to position its LNG... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 17:33 LONDON
Macron to host Saudi Crown Prince in Paris for talks on security and energy routes
French President Emmanuel Macron is due to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Paris for a two-day state visit beginning on Sunday evening. The visit will open with the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup before moving on to bilateral talks and a business forum on Monday. The discussions are expected to focus on regional security, energy routes and broader cooperation between France and Saudi Arabia.According to the supplied material, the two leaders are expected to address the main topics of regional importance within a framework of close collaboration between France and its partners in the Gulf.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 17:30 LONDON
Zelenskyy rejects wartime election call as Ukraine political dispute deepens
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected a call for Ukraine to hold a presidential election during wartime, saying such a vote would "destroy" the country. His comments came after Mykhailo Fedorov, a long-time political ally and recently dismissed defence minister, became the first prominent Ukrainian political figure to publicly urge an election since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022. The dispute has widened an already sensitive debate over how Ukraine should govern itself while active fighting continues.Zelenskyy made the remarks in a two-hour off-the-record meeting with reporters on Saturday, with a transcript released on Sunday. He said a wartime election would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 17:02 LONDON
Trump renews Strait of Hormuz claim as Iran threatens to keep waterway closed
Donald Trump has renewed his claim over the Strait of Hormuz after posting a map on Truth Social that depicted the strategic waterway as "new American territory". He did not comment on the image, but the post revived a dispute that has already drawn sharp responses from Iranian officials. The exchange centres on one of the world's most important shipping lanes and comes amid continuing tension between Washington and Tehran.The latest remarks were followed by a direct warning from Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, who said the strait would remain closed until the United States changes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 15:29 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Congo peace roadmap agreed as Ukraine, Syria and West Bank tensions persist
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the M23 rebel alliance have agreed a roadmap for peace talks aimed at ending the fighting in the east, even as violence on the ground continues. 🔗In the Middle East, Syria said it is ready to resume security talks with Israel if the strikes stop, after fresh Israeli attacks on Syrian territory. Separately, an Israeli man was wounded in a stabbing near al Auja in the occupied West Bank, prompting a wide search operation by Israeli forces in the Jordan Valley. 🔗 🔗Ukraine's political and wartime strains deepened after President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Aug 2026 12:19 LONDON
5.9-Magnitude Earthquake in Japan Injures at Least 37
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Japan on 23 August, injuring at least 37 people, according to the supplied report. The quake was described as hitting the country, but no further location details were provided in the source material. The incident is a fresh natural-disaster event and remains under live monitoring.The only confirmed figures in the supplied row are the magnitude and the injury count. The report says at least 37 people were hurt, but it does not give a breakdown of the injuries or identify the areas most affected. The publication time attached to the row was 10:02 UTC on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 11:02 LONDON
Israeli man wounded in stabbing near al-Auja in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces have launched a wide search operation in the Jordan Valley after a stabbing attack near the village of al-Auja in the eastern occupied West Bank. The incident took place at a commercial complex on the main road near the village, according to the information provided by Israeli public broadcaster Kan and cited by a security source. Israeli police said the victim, an Israeli man in his 20s, was moderately wounded.The suspect fled the scene after the attack, the Israeli army said. In response, the military said it had deployed a large-scale search operation in the area, backed by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 10:29 LONDON
Russia marks National Flag Day with patriotic events amid war and West tensions
Russia has marked National Flag Day with official ceremonies and tightly managed celebrations across the country, with the main public displays reported in St Petersburg. Participants gathered under the white, blue and red tricolour as volunteers handed out ribbons in the same colours and choirs performed patriotic songs. Local authorities described the flag as a symbol of unity and resilience, while the day was used to reinforce state messaging during the war in Ukraine.The observances took place on Saturday, according to the supplied report, and were presented as part of a wider national programme of patriotic events. National Flag Day... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 10:06 LONDON
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister raises corruption questions around Zelensky
Ukraine's sacked defence minister has said President Volodymyr Zelensky has "questions to answer" over corruption in his government. Mykhailo Fedorov made the remarks in an interview after a money-laundering investigation announced last week. He also used the interview to argue that Ukraine should begin discussing elections, despite martial law remaining in place.Fedorov said the investigation raised questions about whether Zelensky knew about possible corruption in his inner circle. He did not accuse the president directly of wrongdoing, but said the issue went to the heart of public trust. He also repeated the view that "democracy should not be the hostage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 10:03 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Sweden school attack kills girl as Canada readies tariff retaliation and Middle East tensions rise
Swedish police have confirmed that a 17 year old girl was killed in a sword attack at Brinell School in Fagersta, with two boys aged 12 and 17 also involved in the incident. 🔗In North America, Canada has said it will retaliate against the United States in a widening tariff dispute covering steel, dairy and electronics, with Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing new Canadian tariffs from 8 September. 🔗 President Donald Trump also said the United States had brought home an American hostage held by ISIS for ten months. 🔗Across the Middle East, Israeli military raids and settler attacks have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Aug 2026 08:34 LONDON
Trump says the U.S. brought home an American hostage held by ISIS for ten months
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Tremendous work has been done on the magnificent BALLROOM/MILITARY COMPLEX being built on the grounds of the White House! Presidents have wanted this for 150 years, and so has everyone else. It will give the White House, and all of D. The Project is under budget, and ahead of schedule! The Ballroom will be paid for with ZERO Dollars of Taxpayer Money. Great American Patriots and Companies are footing the entire bill." - "Today we brought another American home! Kevin Rideout, a brave Christian missionary, was... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
Canada to retaliate as US tariff dispute widens over steel, dairy and electronics
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on imports from the United States starting on 8 September. The measures will target US steel, dairy, electronics and other products, after Washington raised tariffs on about $20bn worth of Canadian goods. Carney said the Canadian response would match the US action dollar for dollar and would be aimed at protecting workers, farmers, families and businesses.The announcement came after negotiations broke down late on Friday, ending several days of talks that had initially shown signs of progress. Carney said the new US terms were uneconomic and unfair,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 05:59 LONDON
Small UK power plant shut down for four days after cyber attack
A small power plant in the United Kingdom was shut down for four days after a cyber attack, according to officials. The incident affected a small-scale generator rather than a major power station, and the government said the wider energy system was never at risk. The site has not been identified for security reasons.The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said it had contacted power companies to warn them about cyber risk after the attack. The National Cyber Security Centre, which handles attacks on critical infrastructure, also declined to provide further details about the location or method used. Officials... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 04:32 LONDON
Chile closes embassy in Tehran amid US-Iran tensions
Chile has announced it will close its embassy in Tehran on 31 August, citing an internal operational reorganisation and security factors in the Middle East. The decision was set out in an official statement from Chile's foreign ministry on Saturday, and it comes as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to rise. Chile said the move is preventive and does not amount to a break in diplomatic relations with Iran.According to the statement, consular services previously handled by the embassy in the Iranian capital will be transferred to Chile's consulate in Ankara. The ministry said the closure is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 03:31 LONDON
Swedish police confirm 17-year-old girl killed in Fagersta school sword attack
Police in Sweden have confirmed that a 17-year-old girl was killed in a sword attack at Brinell School in the central town of Fagersta. Two boys, aged 12 and 17, were seriously injured, while a third person suffered minor injuries in the attack on Friday afternoon. An 18-year-old man has been arrested, and police are treating the case as murder and attempted murder.Local authorities said the attack happened shortly after students had returned to the classroom following the summer break. Police later said they fired shots after being called to the scene, although they did not say whether the suspect... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 03:00 LONDON
Suspected bird flu threatens sea lion breeding grounds in South Australia
Mass bird deaths believed to be linked to H5N1 bird flu have been detected on islands that host one of Australia's largest sea lion breeding colonies. The deaths were reported on the Pages Islands, off South Australia, where the endangered Australian sea lion breeds alongside large numbers of seabirds. Authorities have not detected the virus in Australian sea lions in the country so far, but the finding has raised concern because the disease has already spread to marine mammals in other parts of the world.The South Australian government said on Thursday that the Pages Islands were the site of one... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 23:05 LONDON
Israeli strike near Damascus injures several in Beit Jinn, Syria says
Syria has condemned a new Israeli strike in the village of Beit Jinn, southwest of Damascus, saying it hit a civilian vehicle and injured several people. The incident was reported on Saturday and is the second known Israeli strike on Syria in the past week. Syrian officials described it as a violation of sovereignty and international law.The Israeli military said on X that it had targeted a person it described as a terrorist in the final stages of preparing attacks that posed an immediate threat to soldiers. Syria said the vehicle struck was civilian and that those hurt were civilians.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 23:02 LONDON
US envoy says Israel struck Syrian base without adequate warning
Tom Barrack, the United States ambassador to Turkiye and special envoy for Syria, has accused Israel of carrying out strikes on Syria's Abu Duhur military base this week without giving Washington adequate warning. He described the attack as an unnecessary escalation and said it may have been intended to bait Turkiye, which has substantial influence in the region. Israeli officials rejected that account and said they had shared intelligence information with authorised parties in the United States before the Tuesday strike.The dispute has sharpened an already tense regional picture involving Israel, Turkiye and Syria. Barrack said in a Friday interview... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 19:59 LONDON
South Korea sends first container ship through Arctic route on trial voyage
South Korea has launched its first commercial trial container voyage through the Arctic, with the PanStar Acro departing Busan New Port for Europe. The ship set sail on Saturday evening local time as part of a government-backed effort to test whether the Northern Sea Route can become commercially viable. The voyage is being watched closely because it could offer an alternative path for cargo between Asia and Europe.The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said the vessel departed at 9:30pm local time, or 12:30 GMT. The 2,758 TEU ship is carrying 837 TEU of cargo, including car parts, chemical products and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 18:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine, Middle East tensions and trade strains dominate as markets turn risk off
Russia’s war on Ukraine remained the biggest story, after a Russian drone strike on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih killed 16 people and injured about 130, while fresh exchanges of long range strikes also hit rail, energy and economic infrastructure in both Ukraine and Russia. Ukrainian officials said deaths also rose in the Kyiv region and Zaporizhzhia as the attacks continued. 🔗 🔗Elsewhere in the conflict zone, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the producers and distributors of the Russian animated series Masha and the Bear, saying the move was aimed at curbing Russian influence and national security risks. 🔗In the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Aug 2026 18:22 LONDON
Gaza families struggle to bury the dead as cemeteries fill up amid war
Families in Gaza are struggling to find space to bury relatives as cemeteries fill up during the war. In Gaza City's Zeitoun neighbourhood, 20-year-old Omar al-Sawhi said he had to look for a burial place for his father, Mohammad, after he was shot dead near the so-called Yellow Line, an Israeli-designated military zone. The shortage of graves has forced some families to use existing family plots or improvised burial sites.Mohammad al-Sawhi, 40, was working at a small roadside stall selling tea and coffee when a bullet struck him in the neck on 10 June, according to the account provided. Omar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 15:32 LONDON
Fourteen killed in air strike on Myanmar monastery in Sagaing region
Fourteen people were killed in military air strikes on a monastery in Myanmar's central Sagaing region, according to opposition fighters and a local rescue worker. The attack took place in Myaung township, about 70km west of Mandalay, at around 09:00 local time on Friday. Civilians had gathered at the site for a meditation retreat to mark Buddhist Lent, and monks were among those injured.A rescue worker said the monastery was struck twice. He told BBC Burmese that all of those killed were elderly, while a pro-democracy rebel told AFP that the dead included 11 men and three women. The same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
Europe wildfires trigger explosions of old wartime bombs and mines
Wildfires burning across parts of Europe have exposed a hidden danger beneath scorched ground, with explosions reported in France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Emergency crews have been forced to contend not only with flames but also with old wartime bombs and mines uncovered by the heat. In one case, a bomb-disposal team was sent to a forest in Limburg province after fire threatened an area linked to fierce fighting in 1944.Officials and local reports said the fires have already set off detonations in several countries, underlining the scale of the risk. In eastern Belgium's Liege province, governor Herve Jamar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Congo Ebola vaccine arrives as Iran tensions, Lebanon outlook and Somalia aid crisis deepen
More than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine have arrived in Kinshasa as the Democratic Republic of the Congo moves to slow the outbreak, with officials seeking to contain the spread before it widens further. 🔗Iran has allowed several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after repeated requests from Baghdad, even as tensions with Washington remain high. Tehran also condemned a new United States sanctions threat as a violation of sovereignty, after the White House signalled a tougher economic campaign. 🔗 🔗The World Bank says Lebanon's economy is set to contract by 6.4% in 2026,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Aug 2026 12:19 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak as more than 16,000 vaccine doses arrive in Kinshasa
More than 16,000 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine have arrived in Kinshasa as the Democratic Republic of the Congo tries to slow what officials describe as its deadliest-ever outbreak. The 16,250 doses landed in the capital late on Friday, forming the first shipment of a larger allocation pledged by the World Health Organization and partners. Health officials say the arrival is an important step, but it comes as transmission continues to accelerate in the east of the country.The World Health Organization and partners have pledged 70,000 doses in total for the DRC, according to the latest confirmed figures. Of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 11:32 LONDON
More than 100 former UK and French diplomats urge action over Israel's 'erasure' of Palestine
More than 100 former British and French diplomats have called on their governments to take urgent action over what they describe as the "erasure" of Palestine. In an open letter addressed to French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, they urge trade and arms-sales bans on Israel. The signatories accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing and say the situation demands a stronger response from London and Paris.The letter was signed by 52 former French diplomats and 50 former British ambassadors, according to the text. Among the British signatories are two former United Nations envoys, Jeremy Greenstock and Emyr... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 10:32 LONDON
Somalia child hunger crisis deepens as aid cuts force health facilities to close
Severe acute malnutrition among children is rising in Somalia as more than 200 health and nutrition facilities have been forced to shut after cuts to international aid. UNICEF said the deterioration is taking place against a backdrop of drought, displacement and widespread food shortages across the country. The agency warned that nearly 1.9 million children are projected to be malnourished this year.UNICEF said the number of children admitted for severe acute malnutrition and related complications rose by 32 percent in the first six months of 2026. Its spokesman, James Elder, said aid cuts were closing access to healthcare and nutrition... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 09:03 LONDON
World Bank warns Lebanon economy will contract 6.4% in 2026 after conflict escalation
Lebanon's economy is projected to shrink by 6.4% in 2026 after the March 2026 escalation in conflict with Israel disrupted a fragile recovery, according to the World Bank. The assessment says the renewed fighting damaged housing and infrastructure, displaced communities and hit tourism and domestic demand. It also says supply chains were interrupted, adding to pressure on businesses and households.The bank said Lebanon had entered 2026 on stronger footing after expanding by 4.2% in 2025, its fastest real gross domestic product growth since the 2019 financial collapse. That rebound was then sharply reversed by the conflict escalation in March, which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 09:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine under fresh attack as US tariffs hit Canada and Middle East tensions rise
Ukraine faced another deadly wave of Russian attacks, with the death toll from a drone strike on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih rising to 16 and 130 people injured, while separate strikes killed at least two more people and caused fires and injuries in Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia. 🔗 🔗European pressure on Moscow is also intensifying, with the EU threatening tougher sanctions after the Kryvyi Rih strike, and Ukraine separately imposing sanctions on the producers and distributors of the Russian animated series Masha and the Bear, which Kyiv says is linked to national security concerns. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Aug 2026 08:37 LONDON
Nigeria and the Sahel security divide deepens after Burkina Faso detains air force crew
A diplomatic dispute between Nigeria and the Sahelian states of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger has added pressure to efforts to address shared cross-border security threats. The latest flashpoint came in December 2025, when Burkina Faso detained 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel after their C-130 transport aircraft made an emergency landing in Bobo-Dioulasso. The aircraft was travelling to Portugal for scheduled maintenance when the incident occurred.Burkina Faso said the plane had entered its airspace without the required authorisation. Nigerian officials said the landing was caused by a technical problem, and the Nigerian Air Force said the crew had followed safety... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
Russian drone strike on Kryvyi Rih shopping centre kills 16 as EU threatens tougher sanctions
Ukrainian officials say the death toll from a Russian drone strike on a shopping centre in the central city of Kryvyi Rih has risen to 16, with 130 people injured. The attack hit the city's largest shopping complex in two waves on Friday, according to local and national officials. A second drone reportedly struck about half an hour after the first, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying it appeared to be targeting emergency responders.The head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military administration, Oleksandr Ganzha, said the latest death toll had risen from earlier figures. Ukrainian emergency services initially reported 15 dead and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 02:59 LONDON
UN Security Council straw poll puts Guyana's Rodrigues Birkett ahead in race for next secretary-general
The United Nations Security Council has held a second informal straw poll in the race to choose the next secretary-general, with Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett emerging as the leading candidate. The vote took place on Friday as the council continued its search for consensus ahead of Antonio Guterres' departure at the end of December. The poll is non-binding, but it is one of the main steps used to narrow the field before a formal recommendation is sent to the General Assembly.According to the results circulated after the vote, Rodrigues Birkett received eight votes to encourage, three to discourage and four... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 01:59 LONDON
Sinaloa governor Ruben Rocha returns to office amid US criminal charges
The governor of Mexico's northwestern state of Sinaloa, Ruben Rocha Moya, has said he has resumed his duties after a leave of absence, despite criminal accusations from the United States. Rocha announced on social media on Friday that he was returning to office and insisted on his innocence. He said he was taking up his responsibilities with a "clear conscience" and "head held high".Rocha said he had been away from office since May 1. The US government has accused him of protecting a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel in exchange for help with his political career. In the same case,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 23:30 LONDON
Turkey seeks Interpol red notices for Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla case
Turkey has asked for Interpol red notices for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another suspect in connection with the May interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in a further legal step that deepens the dispute between Ankara and Jerusalem. Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said arrest warrants had already been issued on 14 July, and that the justice ministry had now requested the interior ministry to pursue international circulation of the case. The allegations include genocide, crimes against humanity and torture.Gurlek said the case concerns Israel's interception of flotilla activists in international waters, when about 50 vessels left Turkey... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 22:59 LONDON
Two Palestinians killed in separate West Bank shootings as violence continues
The Palestinian Health Ministry said a 17-year-old Palestinian boy was shot dead in Sa'ir, north of Hebron, in one of two separate fatal shootings in the occupied West Bank on Friday. In a second incident, the Palestinian General Authority for Civil Affairs said 58-year-old Fathi Khazem was killed during an Israeli raid in Jenin. The two deaths were reported hours apart and involved different locations, different circumstances and different Israeli actors.In Sa'ir, the ministry identified the teenager as Karim Sanad Raja Shalaldeh. It said Israeli settlers shot him dead and wounded an elderly man after Palestinians allegedly threw rocks in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 22:29 LONDON
UN warns of worsening hunger crisis in Somalia as millions face high levels of food insecurity
The United Nations is warning that Somalia is facing another major hunger crisis, with about six million people now said to be experiencing high levels of food insecurity. The warning comes as drought, conflict and displacement continue to affect access to food across the country. Humanitarian agencies say the situation has become more difficult because of severe cuts in international aid.The World Food Programme says many people are not getting enough to eat and that it has only a fraction of the funding it needs to provide assistance. The warning points to a worsening emergency rather than a sudden shock,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 22:02 LONDON
Australia, Canada and UK condemn Israel over World Central Kitchen probe closure
Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom have jointly condemned Israel's decision not to pursue criminal investigations into the 2024 World Central Kitchen convoy strike in Gaza. The three governments described the move as "shameful" and said the victims and their families deserved justice and accountability. Their statement came after Israel's military said it would not open criminal probes into the attack that killed seven aid workers.The incident took place in April 2024 after the convoy had overseen the unloading of a food aid shipment in central Gaza. Those killed included three Britons, an Australian, a Polish national, a dual US-Canadian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
US Supreme Court lets White House ballroom work continue amid legal challenge
The US Supreme Court has allowed construction of a planned White House ballroom to continue for now, handing President Donald Trump a temporary legal victory. Chief Justice John Roberts lifted a lower-court order that had required work to stop by midnight. The decision means the project can proceed while the underlying litigation continues in lower courts.The project has been challenged by historical preservation groups, who argue the scale of the White House overhaul requires explicit congressional approval. According to the court filings described in the supporting material, the administration asked the Supreme Court to let it complete both the ballroom... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision
Britain, Canada and Australia have sharply criticised Israel after it declined to open a criminal investigation into the April 2024 strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza that killed seven humanitarian workers. The three governments described the decision as shameful and said the victims and their families deserved justice and accountability. Their joint intervention adds fresh diplomatic pressure over one of the most closely watched aid-worker killings of the Gaza war.The dispute centres on the 1 April 2024 attack, when the Israel Defense Forces fired on the convoy as it was delivering food to civilians in Gaza. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 19:29 LONDON
Iran warns Bulgaria and southeastern Europe over support for US operations
Iran has warned Bulgaria that countries supporting US military operations against Tehran could become legitimate targets, according to a report published on Friday. The warning is linked to Bulgaria's Bezmer Air Base, which was approved in July for use in refuelling US military aircraft. The development has raised concern that the dispute could extend beyond the Middle East and into southeastern Europe.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly delivered the warning in a conversation with his Bulgarian counterpart. He said any country aiding what Tehran described as US "aggression" against Iran would be treated as a legitimate target for retaliation. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 19:04 LONDON
PlayStation fans plan week-long boycott over Sony's move away from physical discs
PlayStation fans are preparing a week-long boycott in protest at Sony's decision to stop producing PlayStation game discs after 2027. The planned action, described by organisers as a "PS blackout", is due to run from Sunday, August 23, 2026, to Sunday, August 30, 2026. Supporters are being urged to avoid logging in, playing games or making purchases on PlayStation during that period.The protest is being organised through the X account DoesItPlay1, which posted a call for a "one week warning" for the blackout. The message said the minimum requirement was "no logins, no playing, no purchasing on PlayStation", while also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 18:05 LONDON
Ukraine sanctions Russian cartoon 'Masha and the Bear' over national security concerns
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on the producers and distributors of the Russian animated series "Masha and the Bear" in a move officials say is intended to curb what they describe as pro-Russian narratives. The decision was announced after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on Thursday, according to the culture minister. Officials said the measure is aimed at creating legal grounds to block the content in Ukraine and to press international platforms to restrict its monetisation and distribution.Culture Minister Tetyana Berezhna said the sanctions apply to the creators and distributors of the series, including the studio Animaccord. She said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 18:02 LONDON
Germany probes suspected Russia-linked weapons cache near Berlin as investigation widens
German authorities are investigating a suspected weapons cache near Berlin that intelligence officials believe may have been intended for assassinations linked to Russia. The case has now widened to include a suspect in Romania, according to Germany's interior minister, Alexander Dobrindt, who said federal prosecutors are examining allegations of espionage and the preparation of a serious act of violence threatening the state. Officials have not confirmed Russian involvement, but Dobrindt said he could not rule out the involvement of foreign powers.The cache was first identified last October in woods on the outskirts of Berlin, after Germany's domestic intelligence agency became... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 17:59 LONDON
Tornadoes hit New York and Delaware as severe weather batters the Northeast
Tornadoes, heavy rain and powerful winds have battered parts of the northeastern United States, with Atlantic Beach in Long Island, New York, among the areas affected. The same weather system also knocked out power across parts of Delaware's capital. Police in Atlantic Beach said there were no reports of serious injuries.The confirmed impacts were reported on 21 August 2026, with the weather event affecting more than one state in the region. The row does not give a full count of tornadoes or a complete damage assessment, but it does confirm that the storms touched down in both New York and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 16:03 LONDON
China rejects US wrongful-detention claim over Myanmar scholar Min Zin
China has rejected a United States claim that Myanmar scholar Min Zin was wrongfully detained, saying he is suspected of endangering national security. The dispute centres on Min Zin, who was arrested on June 3 after travelling to Yunnan at the invitation of the Chinese government to attend a conference. Beijing said on Friday that there is no such thing as so-called wrongful detention under Chinese law.A spokesman for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the relevant US individual was suspected of engaging in activities that endanger China's national security and had therefore violated Chinese law. The US Department of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 14:34 LONDON
US shifts last aircraft carrier in Asia to Middle East as Iran war strains regional posture
The United States has moved its last aircraft carrier in Asia, the USS George Washington, from Japan to the Middle East as the war involving Iran continues into its sixth month. The redeployment is part of a wider shift of military assets away from the Asia-Pacific region to support operations in the Middle East. It has prompted concern among US allies in Asia about whether Washington can maintain its deterrence posture toward China.The carrier was sent to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for nine months at a stretch. Reports cited in the source material said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 14:00 LONDON
Mongolia hosts UN desertification summit as drought crisis deepens
Mongolia is hosting a United Nations desertification summit as drought conditions deepen across the country. The meeting comes at a time when land and water stress are drawing renewed international attention to the risks of degradation in dry regions. The summit places Mongolia at the centre of a global discussion on how to slow desertification and respond to worsening drought.The only confirmed details in the supplied material are that the summit is taking place in Mongolia and that it is linked to a deepening drought crisis. The event was reported on 21 August 2026, with publication at 11:40 UTC. No... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
Eight killed in charter plane crash near remote Alaska radar site
Eight people were killed when a civilian-contracted charter plane crashed in western Alaska near a remote military radar site, according to the United States military. Rescuers who reached the area confirmed there were no survivors after the aircraft went down west of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport on Thursday. The plane was a Cessna 441 operated by Anchorage-based Security Aviation.A Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson said the crash happened at about 20:15 GMT. The National Transportation Safety Board's Alaska region chief, Clint Johnson, said earlier that two pilots and six passengers were on board. Alaskan Command said rescuers landed near the crash... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
Croatia arrests Nord Stream suspect as extradition fight looms
German prosecutors say Croatian authorities have arrested a second Ukrainian suspect linked to the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions, deepening a cross-border investigation into one of Europe's most consequential sabotage cases. The man, identified by prosecutors as Vladimir Z, was detained in the Croatian coastal city of Pula on Wednesday under a European arrest warrant. He is understood to be the same Ukrainian diver Volodymyr Zhuravlev named in media reports, and German authorities say he is now expected to face extradition proceedings.According to the supporting material, Zhuravlev was arrested while he was on the set of a Hollywood film under... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 11:59 LONDON
Iran executes foreign national over January protest case in Isfahan
Iran has executed a man identified by the judiciary as Qaim Hosseini over his alleged role in anti-government protests in the city of Isfahan in January. The case is linked to unrest at Ali Khani Square on 8 January, where authorities said four security personnel were killed. The judiciary did not disclose Hosseini's nationality, but described him as a foreign national.The judiciary's Mizan news agency said Hosseini was also known by the alias Arian. It said he had confessed to taking part in the protests and had been carrying a cold weapon during the unrest. According to the agency, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 10:30 LONDON
Australia charges man over alleged transfer of Ukraine military information to Russian-linked contacts
Australian police have charged a 27-year-old dual Russian-Australian citizen with foreign interference, alleging he tried to pass information about Ukrainian military activities to people he believed were linked to Russian intelligence. The case was announced in Brisbane on Friday and centres on claims that the man gathered material while serving with Ukraine's armed forces before attempting to share it with contacts connected to Russia. Authorities say the alleged conduct created a risk to the safety and security of Ukrainian military personnel.Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett said the investigation, known as Operation Woodcreeper, began in June this year. Police allege... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 09:59 LONDON
French police clash with migrants on northern beach during Channel small-boat interception
French police have been filmed clashing with people on a beach in northern France as officers tried to stop a dinghy from leaving for the United Kingdom. In the footage, men wearing lifejackets appear to throw objects at police before officers use Pava spray and slash the inflatable boat with a knife. The incident is part of a wider enforcement push along the French coast linked to a new UK-France agreement on Channel crossings.According to the French government, 185 small-boat crossing events have been prevented in the three months since the deal was signed in April. A small-boat event is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 09:35 LONDON
6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Peru, injuring three and damaging buildings
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday afternoon, causing damage to homes, schools and medical centres and prompting emergency deployments to affected towns. The quake was felt across a wide area, including the capital, Lima, according to preliminary reports. Authorities said three people were injured in the tremor.The earthquake hit at about 1pm local time and was centred around 40 kilometres northwest of Upahuacho, nearly 800 kilometres from Lima. The United States Geological Survey said the quake had a depth of 99 kilometres, while the Geophysical Institute of Peru put the magnitude at 7.2 and the depth at 108... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 09:32 LONDON
International condemnation grows over Israel's E1 West Bank settlement plan
Multiple governments and the United Nations have condemned Israel's opening of construction tenders for more than 1,200 housing units in the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank. The latest criticism came after a joint statement from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Canada and Norway described the plan as unacceptable. The move has intensified diplomatic pressure on Israel over a project long seen as one of the most sensitive in the occupied territory.The European and Canadian statement warned that the plan would undermine the territorial contiguity of the Palestinian territories and said it could carry legal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 09:29 LONDON
Russia says any Ukraine peace plan must reflect realities on the ground
Russia has said it is open to hearing new proposals for ending the war in Ukraine, but only if they reflect what Moscow calls the realities on the ground. The comments came from Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov in an interview published on Friday. He said any settlement ideas would need to align with the goals set by the Russian president.Ryabkov said the United States had shown a readiness for constructive dialogue and an understanding of Russia's position. He also said Moscow was ready to listen to any reasonable proposals and ideas that fit its aims. At the same time,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 08:00 LONDON
Russia conducts missile drills near disputed Kuril Islands, prompting Japanese protest
Russia's Pacific Fleet has carried out missile drills near the disputed islands that Moscow calls the Kuril Islands and Japan regards as its Northern Territories. The exercises took place on Thursday from Etorofu, the largest island in the archipelago, and included live-fire launches of Bastion surface-to-ship missiles. Japan responded by lodging a protest over what it described as strengthening military power in the area.According to the reported Russian account, the missiles were fired at simulated enemy vessels and hit all of their targets at a distance of about 300km. The drills were said to include a nuclear-powered submarine and a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 06:29 LONDON
Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists convicted as sentencing awaits
Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung have been found guilty in Hong Kong of inciting subversion in a case tied to annual vigils for the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. The verdict was delivered under the city's 2020 national security law, which has become the legal basis for some of the most closely watched political prosecutions in Hong Kong. Sentencing will take place later, and the two defendants face a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.The pair were leaders of the now-defunct Hong Kong Alliance, which organised the city's annual Victoria Park vigils. A third defendant, former lawmaker Albert Ho, pleaded... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 04:00 LONDON
Taliban release two UN staff detained in Herat
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities have released two United Nations staff members who were detained in the western city of Herat earlier this month. The men were freed on Thursday morning and are understood to be in good health, according to the UN. The organisation said it is continuing to follow up on the case and on the safety of its personnel in the country.The two staff members were detained on 9 August, but the UN said it was not formally notified of the reasons for their arrest and detention. It said it understands that charges against them have been dropped. UN... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 02:30 LONDON
Nigeria's PDP faces internal crisis as election campaign begins
Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party is facing a fresh test of survival as the campaign for January's general election officially begins. The party, once the dominant force in Nigerian politics, is now described as being on the brink of extinction. A factional struggle over who is in charge has escalated into court action, raising questions about whether the party can remain relevant at the ballot box.The party was founded in 1998 and rose quickly after the end of military rule a year later. Its presidential candidates Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua and Goodluck Jonathan held power for 16 years, while the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 01:05 LONDON
Yemen fighting intensifies as government and Houthis trade attacks
Yemen's conflict has intensified sharply, with government forces saying they carried out 81 attacks on Houthi positions in the past 24 hours. The Houthis, meanwhile, said they launched drone strikes on two targets in Saudi Arabia's Najran province, including Najran airport and an Aramco facility. The exchanges mark one of the clearest signs in months that the country's long-running war may be moving back toward wider confrontation.Government spokesperson Majed Abdullah al-Nuzaili said the strikes led to the "neutralisation" of a number of Houthi fighters and field commanders. The Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said the group "successfully" hit the two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
US says it thwarted alleged ISIS-linked plot against New York State Capitol as charges filed
US authorities say they arrested Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, after alleging she planned an attack on the New York State Capitol and sought to obtain explosives. The Department of Justice said Bowie was charged with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organisation, identified in the filings as ISIS. Investigators said the alleged plot was stopped before she was able to act.According to the complaint, Bowie had been communicating with an FBI informant through encrypted apps and allegedly said she wanted help making a bomb. Prosecutors say she identified the state capitol as her target and wrote that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 00:29 LONDON
ICC faces further US sanctions amid condemnation from UN and EU
The United States has imposed additional sanctions on the International Criminal Court, deepening a dispute that has already drawn condemnation from the United Nations and the European Union. The move adds to pressure on the Hague-based tribunal and comes after the court issued a warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza. The latest action has renewed debate over the ability of the court to operate independently when confronted by a major power.According to the supplied material, the sanctions were announced on 20 August 2026 and were described as part of a broader Washington campaign... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
Bangladesh parliament elects BNP veteran Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as president
Bangladesh's parliament has elected Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the country's next president, filling a vacancy created by the early resignation of Mohammed Shahabuddin. Alamgir, 78, won the vote on Thursday and was declared the winner after securing 255 votes to 88 against his rival, Oli Ahmed. The presidency in Bangladesh is largely ceremonial, but it remains the formal head of state and commander-in-chief of the armed forces.The result followed a parliamentary contest in which Alamgir stood for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, while Ahmed, 84, represented the opposition side as chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party and a candidate backed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 19:30 LONDON
New US carrier strike group arrives in Middle East to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln
A new US carrier strike group has arrived in the Middle East, according to the supplied report, in a deployment intended to relieve the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln. The movement marks a fresh rotation of naval forces in a region where carrier presence is often used to signal readiness and sustain operations. The report does not specify the exact port, sea area, or the full composition of the strike group.The only confirmed timing in the material is that the report was published on 20 August 2026. It says the new deployment is meant to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 18:30 LONDON
Israel's national security minister shows video of future execution facility for prisoners
Israel's national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir has posted a video showing construction work at what he described as a future execution facility for prisoners. In the video, he said the site will include gallows for carrying out death sentences in Israel. The move adds a new public dimension to a long-running campaign by the far-right minister to expand capital punishment for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks.The row is linked to legislation approved in March by Israel's parliament at Ben Gvir's initiative. According to the supporting material, the law provides for the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 17:30 LONDON
US and regional powers intensify push to reunify Libya after years of division
The United States is intensifying efforts to bring Libya's rival governments under a single authority, according to the supplied material. Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye are also backing the push for what the article describes as a return to "One Libya". The effort comes as Libya remains split between two administrations more than a decade after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi.The reported diplomatic drive is linked to Libya's long-running political and military division. The country's current power structure is split between the UN-recognised Government of National Unity in Tripoli, led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, and an eastern administration based... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 17:05 LONDON
Romania destroys explosive sea drone near Neptun Deep gas project as tensions rise
Romania said its air force destroyed a marine drone carrying explosives a few hundred metres from the Neptun Deep gas project in the Black Sea. The drone was first spotted by a commercial ship near the offshore platform at around 6.30am local time, prompting a military response. Two Romanian F-16 aircraft were sent to the area and the drone was destroyed.The Romanian defence minister said the decision was taken to protect the lives of several hundred people working on the platform and to secure critical infrastructure. He also said he had received confirmation from Ukraine that the drone did not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 17:02 LONDON
Armed men seize tanker off Yemen and divert it toward Somalia
A tanker has been seized in the Gulf of Aden after six armed people boarded the vessel off the coast of Yemen and took control of it, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre. The ship, identified as Seamull and also known as SIBU 1, was reported to be travelling westwards when it broadcast a distress call saying it was being approached by an unauthorised vessel. The incident took place about 136 nautical miles east of Yemen's Al Mukalla, placing it in a major international shipping corridor.UKMTO said it received confirmation that the tanker had been boarded and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 17:00 LONDON
USS George Washington arrives in the Arabian Sea amid carrier rotation concerns
The USS George Washington has arrived in the Arabian Sea as part of a scheduled deployment, according to US Central Command. The move comes as the carrier is expected to replace the USS Lincoln in the Middle East. It also follows renewed scrutiny of the Lincoln after reports of difficult conditions aboard the ship.CENTCOM said on Thursday that the George Washington arrived on Wednesday. The carrier had previously been deployed to the Western Pacific before being sent to the region. The shift leaves the US without an aircraft carrier in the Western Pacific, despite Washington's strategic focus on that area.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 16:00 LONDON
US sends USS George Washington to the Middle East amid war with Iran
The United States has sent the aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the Middle East as an emergency reserve amid the war with Iran. The move was announced by the Pentagon last week and has now become a visible part of Washington's military response. It also leaves a temporary gap in the US naval presence in the Pacific, according to a strategic analyst cited in the supplied material.The carrier was based at Yokosuka in Japan, where it and its support ships have served as a deterrent force in the Pacific. Its role has been described as a reserve for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 15:30 LONDON
Belgium's largest wildfire in a century brought fully under control after seven days
Belgium's largest wildfire in a century has now been brought fully under control after seven days of firefighting in the High Fens nature reserve. Officials said the blaze should no longer spread, although crews remain on site to deal with flare-ups and hot spots. The fire burned through about 3,000 hectares of peatland, pine trees and hiking trails in the eastern border region.The local governor's office said the fire was under control in its entirety, while warning that weather changes or other unforeseen factors could still affect the situation. Around 350 firefighters and other emergency personnel remain deployed, supported by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 15:02 LONDON
Pakistan summons top US diplomat after envoy's Kashmir remarks
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the top United States diplomat in Islamabad on Wednesday after US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor described Indian-administered Kashmir as "an important part of India" during a visit to the territory. Islamabad rejected the remark and restated its position that Kashmir remains a disputed territory. The episode has added a new strain to already delicate ties between Washington, Islamabad and New Delhi.The summons came hours after Gor's comments, which were made publicly while he was in Srinagar with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. According to the supplied material, the Foreign Ministry called... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
Myanmar military chief makes first foreign trip to Bangkok in diplomatic push
Myanmar's military chief has met Thailand's top general in Bangkok in what is being described as his first international trip since taking the role. The meeting took place as Myanmar's post-coup leadership seeks to broaden contacts after years of isolation. It also comes amid continuing conflict inside Myanmar and renewed efforts by neighbouring states to manage shared security concerns.Thai military chief Ukris Boontanondha met Ye Win Oo at a Bangkok hotel on Thursday, according to the information provided by Bangkok. The talks focused on cooperation along the countries' 2,400km border, as well as efforts to address the illicit drug trade... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 14:33 LONDON
Gaza holds mass funeral for 50 Palestinians recovered from rubble in Gaza City
A mass funeral was held in Gaza City on Thursday for at least 50 Palestinians whose bodies were recently recovered from rubble in several neighbourhoods across the enclave. The ceremony brought together families from multiple areas affected by the war, as search teams continued to look for people still missing beneath collapsed buildings. The burials took place amid continuing recovery work in a territory where many homes and streets remain heavily damaged.The bodies were retrieved from the neighbourhoods of Tal al-Hawa, Zeitoun, Sabra, Sheikh Radwan and Shati, according to the report. The victims included members of the al-Sawafiri, al-Batniji and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
Lebanon extradites ex-Assad general to Syria for trial over alleged war crimes
Lebanon has transferred a former Syrian general to Syrian custody, in what is being described as the first extradition of its kind since Bashar al-Assad's government fell. Maj Gen Adel Issa, 67, is accused of crimes linked to the Syrian civil war, including intentional homicide, torture leading to death and crimes of aggression. The handover adds a new stage to Syria's post-Assad pursuit of former security and military officials who fled across the border after the regime change in December 2024.Issa was detained in Lebanon on 8 August after visiting the Syrian embassy in Beirut to complete paperwork, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 14:00 LONDON
Myanmar's Rohingya crisis deepens amid Arakan Army takeover in Rakhine State
A new investigation says Myanmar's civil war is driving fresh abuses against the Rohingya minority in Rakhine State, where the Arakan Army now controls much of the area. The report says Rohingya families have been caught between the Myanmar military and rebel forces, with allegations of forced conscription, targeted attacks and killings. It also says the violence is unfolding in a region that is largely inaccessible to outside observers.The material says more than 150,000 Rohingya have been driven from their homes since the civil war escalated after the 2021 coup, adding to a displacement crisis that began with the military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
Israel strikes Abu al-Duhur airbase in Syria as Damascus denies Turkish base plans
Israel carried out air strikes on the Abu al-Duhur airbase near Aleppo on Tuesday, hitting the runway and storage facilities at the site, according to Syrian state media. The attack came amid rising tensions involving Israel, Syria and Turkiye over military activity in Syria. It was described as Israel's first strike on Syrian government assets since March.Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said there are no plans to establish a Turkish military presence at the airbase. In an interview with Axios, he said Turkish military officials had visited the site as part of training and broader military cooperation, but denied any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 12:05 LONDON
HRW says settler violence and settlement expansion are forcing Palestinian displacement in the West Bank
Human Rights Watch says escalating attacks by Israeli settlers, together with rapid settlement expansion, are driving forced displacement across the occupied West Bank. In a report released on Thursday, the rights group said dozens of Palestinian communities are at risk of erasure. It said the pattern is being reinforced by state support for settlers and by the failure to stop repeated attacks.The report accuses Israeli authorities of arming, funding and granting impunity to settlers who carry out the violence. It says settler attacks have increased since the current government took office in December 2022, and that they spiked in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 11:02 LONDON
China Blames U.S. 'Hostile Policy' for Korean Peninsula Tensions After Wang Yi Visit to Seoul
China has blamed the United States for rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula after Foreign Minister Wang Yi met South Korea's national security adviser in Seoul on Thursday. During the meeting, Wang urged South Korea not to take sides between Beijing and Washington and called for what he described as peaceful coexistence with North Korea. The comments came as Seoul also disclosed a higher estimate of North Korea's nuclear arsenal, adding to concern about the security situation in the region.Wang said the fundamental solution to tensions lay in addressing what he called the root causes of the problem and pressing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 11:00 LONDON
Evergrande founder Xu Jiayin sentenced to life in prison as fraud fine rises
A Chinese court has sentenced Evergrande founder Xu Jiayin to life in prison and imposed a larger financial penalty on the company in one of the most significant legal outcomes yet from China's property crisis. The Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court in Guangdong province said Xu was convicted of crimes including large-scale financial fraud, with political rights revoked for life and all personal property confiscated. The ruling also fined Evergrande Group and its real estate arm a combined 15.82 billion yuan, or about $2.4 billion.According to the court, the offences took place between 2016 and 2021, when Evergrande and Xu were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 10:01 LONDON
Bangladesh holds first contested presidential election in 35 years
Bangladesh is holding its first contested presidential election in 35 years, with voting taking place in the parliamentary chamber in Dhaka. The contest pits the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party's candidate, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, against Oli Ahmed, the nominee of a Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party opposition alliance. The result is expected within hours of the vote, according to the Election Commission.A total of 349 members of parliament are eligible to vote between 08:00 GMT and 11:00 GMT on Thursday. The election was triggered by the resignation last month of Mohammed Shahabuddin, who had been elected unopposed in 2023 as the nominee of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 08:30 LONDON
Heavy rain and thunderstorms trigger flash-flooding fears across the UK
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to move across the United Kingdom on Thursday, with forecasters warning of flash flooding and travel disruption in several regions. A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place across northern England and north Wales until 10am, with the wet weather then expected to spread into Wales, the Midlands, East Anglia and southern England. The forecast also includes hail, lightning and a sharp drop in temperatures after several weeks of hot, dry weather.The heaviest rain is expected in northern England and north Wales during the morning, where 15mm to 20mm could fall in an hour. Some... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 08:03 LONDON
South Australia declares significant escalation in H5 bird flu after more than 1,000 seabird deaths
South Australian authorities have declared a significant escalation in H5 bird flu after three mass mortality events were detected on offshore islands. The deaths involve more than 1,000 greater crested terns, with the cause presumed to be the virus. Officials said the events were found through aerial surveillance on Wednesday and are being treated as the biggest detected mass casualty events linked to suspected H5 bird flu since the strain reached the Australian mainland in June.Premier Peter Malinauskas told state parliament that the development was of particular concern. He said there have still been no detections in poultry or livestock,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 08:00 LONDON
North Korea says Trump's scale-back of joint military exercises with South Korea 'changes nothing'
North Korea has said that Donald Trump's decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea "changes nothing," in a fresh reaction to the long-running dispute over drills on the Korean Peninsula. The statement was reported on 20 August 2026 and follows an earlier response from Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who said she had "no interest" in the move. The latest comment suggests Pyongyang is continuing to downplay any diplomatic significance in the adjustment.The supplied material does not give details on the size of the reduction, the timing of the exercises, or whether... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 05:59 LONDON
US national debt tops $40 trillion as borrowing costs stay elevated
US gross national debt has passed $40 trillion for the first time, according to Treasury Department data, marking a new milestone in the country's long-running fiscal expansion. The total stood at $40.05 trillion at the close of business on Tuesday, the figures showed. The move comes as borrowing costs remain elevated and investors continue to watch the scale of federal deficits.The Treasury data put the increase ahead of an earlier Congressional Budget Office forecast that overall borrowing would reach $39.4 trillion by the end of fiscal year 2026. The row links the rise to higher borrowing, interest costs and tariff-related... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 05:29 LONDON
Australia summons Israeli ambassador after IDF clears soldiers over Zomi Frankcom killing
Australia has summoned Israel's ambassador after the Israeli military cleared its soldiers of criminal wrongdoing in the 2024 killing of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six other humanitarian workers in Gaza. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said she was outraged by the decision not to pursue criminal proceedings and called for an explanation from ambassador Hillel Newman. The diplomatic response comes after a two-year military investigation into the strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy.According to the supplied material, Mr Newman defended the investigation and rejected what he described as political attacks on its findings. He said the report was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 04:32 LONDON
Repeated drone breaches reported at Williamtown RAAF base in second incident in a month
Police in New South Wales have confirmed that unidentified drones breached restricted airspace around Williamtown RAAF base for a second time in a month. The base, about 30 kilometres north of Newcastle, is Australia's main fighter pilot training facility and hosts the majority of the country's F-35A fighter jet fleet. The latest incursion was reported in early August, following a similar incident in July.The confirmation came after earlier reports that multiple unidentified drones had been seen flying around the base and nearby Newcastle Airport over several days in July. Police said officers are working with the Australian Defence Force and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 03:59 LONDON
Trump orders South Korea-US drills cut to five days amid Iran dispute
US and South Korean forces have agreed to cut their annual joint military exercise from 11 days to five after President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce the drills. The change came as the exercise was already under way, and it has intensified concern in Seoul about the reliability of US security guarantees. South Korean officials were caught off guard by the announcement, which Trump made on social media just hours before the drills were due to begin.Trump said the exercises sent an "inappropriate and hostile" signal to North Korea and linked his decision to what he described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 03:32 LONDON
84-year-old woman pulled alive from rubble three days after Indonesia quake
Rescuers in eastern Indonesia have pulled an 84-year-old woman alive from the rubble of her home three days after a powerful earthquake struck off Flores island. The woman, identified as Paulina Pobi, was found in Nitunglea village after a landslide blocked access to the area and left her buried beneath the collapsed remains of her house. Authorities said she was evacuated safely and taken to the nearest health centre for treatment.The quake measured 7.7 magnitude and hit on Saturday morning, according to the information provided by local authorities. It has killed at least 73 people, injured more than 900 and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 02:32 LONDON
Trump says he will meet Kim Jong Un later this year amid North Korea nuclear claims
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, adding a new diplomatic dimension to a week already marked by a sharp reduction in joint US-South Korea military drills. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters at the White House and said it was important to "get along" with Kim. Trump also repeated an unusually specific claim that North Korea has 57 "very powerful" nuclear weapons.The comments came as concern grew among US allies over Washington's approach to the Korean peninsula. Trump did not give details on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 02:29 LONDON
Israel faces rising emigration as experts warn of a future 'tsunami'
Nearly 270,000 Israelis have left the country over the past three years, according to a study cited in the supplied material, as concerns grow over political uncertainty and security. The trend is being described by some analysts and lawmakers as a significant shift in a country that has long relied on immigration and population growth. The latest reporting says the outflow is increasingly affecting people who are better educated and more affluent.The study, published earlier this month by the Israeli tax authority and drawing on Central Bureau of Statistics data, found that emigration was higher in 2023 and 2024 than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 02:02 LONDON
Pentagon questions NATO allies on support for US policy in alliance review
The Pentagon has circulated a questionnaire to NATO allies asking whether they are publicly supportive of US foreign policy priorities and aligned with the Trump administration's approach to the transatlantic alliance. The three-page document, titled "Questions for NATO Allies & Other Key Stakeholders," was obtained from an official who received it. It also asks about restrictions on US access to bases and military flights over allied territory.The questions appear to be part of an ongoing six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe. According to the document, officials are seeking to assess whether allies have endorsed the administration's "NATO 3.0"... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 01:33 LONDON
Russians pull billions from banks for a second day amid fears over savings
Russian citizens are continuing to withdraw cash from banks amid fears that savings could be frozen or restricted, according to central bank data cited in the supplied material. The latest figures point to a sustained confidence shock in the banking system rather than a one-day reaction. The pressure is centred on Russia and is being linked to rumours circulating online about possible limits on deposits or withdrawals.During the first two weeks of August, cash in circulation rose by 286.4 billion roubles, or about £2.5 billion. The highest daily outflow cited was 56.8 billion roubles on 12 August, while the previous... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 22:32 LONDON
US envoy warns Israeli strike on Syrian airbase could have triggered direct confrontation with Turkish forces
The United States envoy has warned that an Israeli strike on a Syrian airbase could have triggered a direct confrontation involving Turkish forces. The attack on the base has been widely condemned, adding to concern over military activity in north-west Syria. The latest comments sharpen the focus on the risk of miscalculation in an area where several outside powers remain active.The warning follows reports that the airbase was hit by eight airstrikes, with damage reported to the runway and storage facilities. The site is in Idlib province, close to the Turkish border, and earlier reporting said no casualties were immediately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 22:00 LONDON
Israeli strikes hit Gaza City for a second day as death toll rises
Verified video from Gaza City shows the aftermath of Israeli strikes on Tuesday and Wednesday, with injured people including women and children seen at the scene. The Hamas-run health ministry said multiple Palestinians were killed in the attacks, while the Israeli military said it was targeting Hamas commanders. The strikes took place in Gaza City, the largest city in the Palestinian territory, and form part of a fresh burst of violence over less than 24 hours.The military said it had taken measures to reduce harm to civilians before carrying out the strikes, including the use of aerial surveillance and precise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 21:02 LONDON
IDF releases findings from five Gaza probes, referring two cases for military police investigation
The Israel Defense Forces has published findings from five internal probes into deadly incidents in Gaza involving aid and medical workers. The release, made on Wednesday, is the military's largest single disclosure on civilian deaths since the war began in October 2023. Two of the cases have now been referred to military police for criminal investigation, while three others, including one involving Australian charity worker Zomi Frankcom, resulted in soldiers being cleared of wrongdoing.The findings were issued by the General Staff Fact-Finding and Assessment Mechanism, the military body responsible for opening initial reviews into suspected war crimes and deciding whether... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 21:00 LONDON
Zambian opposition leader to challenge presidential election result in court
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile says he will challenge the presidential election result in court, alleging serious irregularities in the conduct, counting, transmission and declaration of votes. The dispute follows the election commission's declaration that President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term with about 60% of the vote, compared with 38% for Mundubile. The challenge adds a legal dimension to tensions that rose after the polls closed.In a statement on Wednesday, Mundubile said his campaign had documented what he described as serious inconsistencies surrounding the vote. He also alleged intimidation and restrictions during the campaign, concerns that were echoed by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 20:03 LONDON
Iran parliament advances foreign infiltration bill amid wartime tensions
Iran's hardline-dominated parliament has approved the broad outlines of a bill aimed at countering what it describes as foreign infiltration, in a move that would tighten controls on contact with universities, embassies and foreign media. The proposal was approved during a remote parliamentary session on Sunday, according to the supplied report, and is being presented by supporters as a national-security measure. It comes as Iranian authorities remain focused on wartime security concerns and the possibility of further military escalation.The draft would require citizens and entities to seek authorisation before contacting universities and embassies or speaking to foreign media. A previously... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 20:00 LONDON
Canada pledges more than $50m in Lebanon aid as official condemns Israeli invasion
Canada has announced new humanitarian assistance for Lebanon and said its total support for the country this year now exceeds $50m. The announcement came during a visit by Canada's secretary of state for international development, Randeep Sarai, who also condemned what he called Israel's "unlawful invasion" of Lebanon. Sarai said Beirut should govern its own space and described Canada's commitment as long-term.During the visit, Sarai met Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. He also visited shelters housing displaced people and Syrian refugees, linking the aid package to the wider humanitarian strain created by the conflict. Canada said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 19:32 LONDON
Zelenskyy sacks senior aide amid Ukraine corruption crisis
Ukraine's president has dismissed senior aide Iryna Mudra amid a fresh corruption investigation, adding to a widening political crisis in Kyiv. Mudra, who served as a presidential deputy chief of staff, was removed by decree after reports in Ukrainian media that her home was being searched by officials investigating an alleged money-laundering scheme. The move came as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faced growing pressure over corruption allegations and questions about wartime governance.No official reason was given for Mudra's dismissal. The reports of a search at her house were not immediately confirmed in the supplied material, but they were cited as the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 19:02 LONDON
Israel opens criminal probes into killings of Hind Rajab and Palestinian medics
The Israeli military has said it will open criminal investigations into two high-profile incidents in Gaza: the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab and members of her family, and the killing of 15 Palestinian medics. The announcement follows a review of 150 incidents involving Israeli troops in Gaza, with decisions reached in five cases. It marks a further step in a process of military scrutiny that has drawn close international attention because both cases involved civilians and emergency responders.The military statement did not give details on who will be investigated or when the probes will begin. It also did not address... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 18:29 LONDON
U.S. sends carrier to Middle East, leaving temporary gap in Pacific, analyst says
The Trump administration has sent the aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the Middle East, a move that one analyst said has created a temporary gap in the Pacific. The deployment comes amid the war with Iran and follows a Pentagon announcement last week that the carrier would replace the USS Abraham Lincoln. According to the report, the move has reduced the U.S. ability to respond quickly to threats in both regions at the same time.The USS George Washington is normally based at Yokosuka, on Japan's coast, where it serves as a deterrent in the Pacific. Its presence is intended... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
Ukraine's ousted defence minister calls for wartime elections as protests grow in Kyiv
Mykhailo Fedorov has deepened his break with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by publicly calling for wartime elections in Ukraine. In a nine-minute video released on YouTube, the former defence minister said democracy could not be "held hostage by Russia" and urged a "legal, safe and realistic mechanism" to renew the country's full democratic process during a long war. He also accused the government of a "systemic crisis of governance" and said corruption inside the defence ministry was harming the war effort.The intervention comes as protests in Kyiv have continued to build around his dismissal. Demonstrators have gathered for more than a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 17:29 LONDON
AfD could win outright in Saxony-Anhalt vote, raising fears over Germany's postwar political consensus
Saxony-Anhalt is heading towards a state election on 6 September that could become one of the most consequential in Germany's postwar history. The far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is polling strongly enough that it could win an outright majority and govern the state alone for the first time. Such an outcome would break a decades-long political consensus that has kept the far right out of power in Germany.The party's local branch is officially classified by the domestic intelligence service as a confirmed right-wing extremist organisation. In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD is polling at up to 42%, according to the reporting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 16:05 LONDON
UAE halts trade and financial dealings with Iran after missile escalation
The United Arab Emirates has halted all trade, commercial exchange and financial transactions with Iran until further notice after reporting a missile incident it says reached Emirati territorial waters. The move marks a further deterioration in relations between the two neighbours and comes amid a wider regional escalation. Abu Dhabi said the missiles were later described as having been directed at shipping.Afra Al Hameli, director of the Strategic Communications Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the decision was taken in light of regional escalations. She said the UAE remained committed to safeguarding the integrity of the international financial... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 16:02 LONDON
Palestinian factions explore broad alliance ahead of November 28 elections
Hamas and several other Palestinian factions are holding talks on a possible broad electoral alliance ahead of legislative elections scheduled for 28 November. The discussions come as campaigning is due to begin on 6 November, with the vote set to be the first Palestinian legislative election since January 2006. The political manoeuvring is taking place against the backdrop of the war in Gaza, rising violence in the occupied West Bank and restrictions in occupied East Jerusalem.Husam Badran, Hamas's national relations official, said the movement has recently held bilateral and collective meetings with a range of groups. Those groups include Palestinian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
Dozens killed in gold mine collapse in western Central African Republic near Cameroon border
At least 30 people have been killed after an artisanal gold mine collapsed in western Central African Republic, officials said. The accident happened in the village of Zamboye, a few kilometres from Garoua-Boulai in eastern Cameroon, near the border between the two countries. Rescue and recovery work was still under way on Wednesday, with local officials saying more people may remain trapped underground.Souleymane Bi, the deputy mayor of Nana-Mambere prefecture, said rescuers and residents pulled 30 bodies from the collapsed mine over several hours. He said injured miners were receiving treatment, but did not give a final toll. A local... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 14:35 LONDON
Iran executed at least 900 people since January, rights group says
A rights group says Iran has executed at least 900 people since January, in what it describes as an ongoing human rights crisis. The figure points to a sustained and large-scale use of capital punishment over the first months of the year. The report adds to long-running concern over state repression in the country.The group said the executions have taken place since the start of January, but the supplied material does not give a breakdown by offence, location or exact dates. It also does not identify the people executed or provide an official response from Iranian authorities. The report was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 14:00 LONDON
Israel says 2024 World Central Kitchen strike in Gaza was a command failure, not a crime
Israel's military has concluded that the 2024 strike on a World Central Kitchen vehicle in Gaza was the result of serious command failures, but that it did not amount to suspected criminal conduct. The finding concerns an attack on 1 April 2024 that killed seven aid workers and drew international condemnation. The vehicle was part of a humanitarian convoy operating in the Gaza Strip.According to the military review, commanders made decisions based on an assessment that Hamas operatives were travelling in the vehicles. The inquiry said there were grave failures in the process that led to that assessment. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 12:38 LONDON
Zelensky fires deputy office chief amid Ukraine anti-graft probe
President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Iryna Mudra, the deputy head of his presidential office, after Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies said they had uncovered a money-laundering group involving senior officials. The dismissal was published in a decree on the presidential website on Wednesday. The move comes as investigators widen a probe that officials say reaches into the top levels of the state.The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office said they had uncovered a group that allegedly laundered 150 million hryvnias, or about $3.35 million, to pay bail in an energy corruption case. In a video statement, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 12:32 LONDON
US charges 17 Iranians over alleged long-running cyber theft campaign
The US Department of Justice has charged 17 Iranian nationals over what it described as a long-running, state-sponsored cyber theft campaign targeting American universities and private companies. Prosecutors said the alleged operation was carried out by members of the Iran-based Mabna Institute and ran from about 2013 until at least December 2017. The case centres on claims that the group stole academic data and intellectual property on a large scale.According to the department, the alleged campaign targeted the computer systems of 144 US universities and 42 private sector firms. Officials said more than 31 terabytes of academic data and intellectual... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 11:33 LONDON
At least five killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine, including bus strike in Kherson
Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least five people and injured 11 others on Wednesday, according to authorities. One of the deadliest incidents was a drone strike on a bus in the front-line city of Kherson, where at least four passengers were killed and four more were wounded. The attack took place at about 8:50am local time, and officials said all of the casualties were people travelling on the bus.Kherson regional Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said the wounded were taken to hospital after the strike. He also posted blurred images showing a yellow bus with shattered windows and blood on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 11:30 LONDON
Ukraine anti-graft agencies uncover alleged laundering group tied to presidential office official
Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies say they have uncovered an alleged laundering group involving a deputy head of the presidential office and other senior figures. The agencies said the scheme involved 150 million hryvnias, or about $3.35 million, that were used to pay bail in an energy corruption case. The announcement came on Wednesday as Kyiv was already facing political turmoil and a key parliamentary vote on a new defence minister.The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office said in a video that the group included a deputy head of the presidential office, a former lawmaker, and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 11:00 LONDON
UK inflation rises to four-month high as energy bills climb
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in the 12 months to July, reaching its highest level for four months as higher household energy costs pushed prices up. The latest figures show gas prices rising at the fastest pace in almost four years, according to the Office for National Statistics. The increase comes after Ofgem raised the household gas and electricity price cap on 1 July, lifting typical annual bills by £221.The energy regulator's 13% cap increase was the main immediate driver of the move, with the ONS saying higher energy bills fed directly into the monthly reading. The figures also showed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 10:34 LONDON
UN says record attacks on aid workers in 2025 left Gaza the deadliest place for humanitarians
The United Nations says aid workers faced a record number of violent attacks in 2025, with Gaza remaining the deadliest place for humanitarian staff for a third consecutive year. The UN humanitarian office said 907 aid workers were killed, injured or kidnapped during the year, underscoring the scale of risk facing people delivering relief in conflict zones. The report also said 350 aid workers were killed in 2025, slightly below the record 387 deaths recorded in 2024.The figures were drawn from the Aid Worker Security Database, which tracks major incidents affecting humanitarian personnel. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the level... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 10:31 LONDON
Fresh strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz drive oil prices higher
Three ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz have been hit in recent days, according to British maritime officials, in a renewed wave of attacks on one of the world's most important shipping routes. The incidents took place in the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, where a large share of global oil shipments normally passes. Officials said the vessels were struck by unknown projectiles, and casualties were reported.The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said the attacks resulted in two casualties. INTERCARGO, the association of cargo shipowners, said a sailor aboard the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Minoan Dynasty was killed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 10:00 LONDON
Ukraine anti-corruption probe adds pressure on Zelenskyy ahead of parliament vote
Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies have opened an investigation into unnamed lawmakers and presidential advisers, intensifying political pressure on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The move came just hours before parliament was due to vote on a new defence minister. It also landed amid renewed debate over wartime elections and the direction of Ukraine's leadership during Russia's full-scale invasion.The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office gave no further details about the probe. According to the report, the announcement came shortly before lawmakers were expected to consider Yevhen Khmara as the next defence minister. That vote follows the dismissal of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 09:30 LONDON
US Interest in Northern Australian Bases Highlights Strategic Role of Tindal, Curtin and Learmonth
Australia's northern military bases are being cast as increasingly important strategic assets, after reporting highlighted both new infrastructure at RAAF Base Tindal and a separate US interest in using other northern airfields for fuel storage. The developments centre on the Northern Territory and north-west Western Australia, where bases are seen as useful for training, logistics and potential operational support. The reporting also points to the growing role of northern Australia in defence planning as regional security concerns continue to shape military preparations.At RAAF Base Tindal, near Katherine in the Northern Territory, newly built bomb shelters have been completed for F-35... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 08:33 LONDON
Iran war drives UAE trade suspension and coal profit surge amid energy shock
The war involving Iran is continuing to disrupt energy and trade flows across the Gulf, with the United Arab Emirates suspending trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran after saying it detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iranian territory. At the same time, coal producers are reporting stronger profits as buyers look for alternative fuels amid reduced oil and gas supplies. The developments underline how the conflict is rippling beyond the battlefield into shipping, commodities and regional commerce.According to the supplied material, the UAE moved to halt trade-related activity with Iran after the missile launches were detected. The same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 08:30 LONDON
US Navy destroyer USS Benfold loses power in the Pacific for four days
A US Navy destroyer carrying about 300 sailors was left without power for four days after a major engineering failure in the Pacific Ocean. The USS Benfold suffered what the Navy described as an engineering casualty involving its generators, which cut off basic shipboard services. The incident left the crew without drinking water, meals, functioning toilets and air conditioning.Navy spokesman Commander Matthew Comer said the loss of power began on 24 July. He said there were no injuries among the crew and praised sailors for their response to the breakdown. According to his statement, the ship later received assistance from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 05:08 LONDON
Trump pauses 50% Canada tariffs for three days as trade deal nears
The United States has paused planned 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days after the two countries said they had reached an agreement in principle, pending final documents. The move came just hours before the duties were due to take effect, avoiding an immediate escalation in a dispute that had been building for weeks. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said substantial progress had been made, while also stressing that more work remained.Trump said in a social media post that the pause was based on the fact that Canada and the United States, subject to the finalisation of documents, had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 05:02 LONDON
Turkey rejects Israeli claims after strike on Syria air base
Turkey has rejected Israeli allegations that it was preparing to send troops to a military base in Syria after the site was hit in a strike blamed by the United States on Israel. The exchange has sharpened tensions between Ankara and Jerusalem at a time when Syria's new government is trying to consolidate control after years of conflict. The incident is centred on an air base near Aleppo, in northern Syria, according to the supplied report.The strike was described as an extraordinary defiance by Israel of the United States, which has been seeking to support Syria's new government. That government... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 04:30 LONDON
Tim Montgomerie vows to fight Reform UK suspension after criticism of senior figures
Political commentator Tim Montgomerie has said he will fight his suspension from Reform UK after criticising senior party figures in media interviews. He told BBC Newsnight that his appeal would be a test case of whether the party can tolerate free speech and dissent. Reform UK said he had been suspended in line with its rules after public criticism he made.Montgomerie, who defected from the Conservatives to Reform UK in 2024, said he wanted to remain in the party and would contest the decision. He said he had not left the Conservative Party lightly and believed Reform could reach parts... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 03:35 LONDON
US refineries taking in half of Venezuela's oil output, official says
Venezuela is now sending more than 500,000 barrels per day of crude to Gulf Coast refineries in the United States, according to a senior US official. The figure amounts to about half of Venezuela's current oil output, the official said at an industry event in Houston on Tuesday. The development marks a sharp increase from late 2025, when Venezuelan exports to the US were far lower.Under Secretary of Energy Kyle Haustveit said the flow is coming from a national output of roughly 1.25 million barrels per day. He said the oil is moving to refineries built specifically to process that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 03:30 LONDON
US lawmakers seek probe into USS Abraham Lincoln conditions amid extended deployment
US lawmakers are pressing the Pentagon and the Navy for answers over reported conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, after the aircraft carrier spent more than 260 days at sea without a port call. The new push comes as Democrats in Congress say the vessel's record-long deployment points to wider concerns about military readiness and planning. The ship departed from San Diego in November and has since been involved in operations tied to the war with Iran.On Tuesday, Representative Pat Ryan published a letter signed by 22 members of Congress and addressed to acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao. In the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 01:29 LONDON
Minnesota sues Texas governor over ICE agent extradition in Minneapolis shooting case
Minnesota's attorney general has filed a lawsuit seeking to force Texas Governor Greg Abbott to transfer Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Christian Castro so he can stand trial in connection with a January shooting in Minneapolis. The case centres on the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis during an immigration enforcement operation on 14 January. Minnesota says Abbott has withheld the warrant needed for Castro's extradition for nearly three months.Attorney General Keith Ellison said in the lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, that Abbott has a mandatory duty to release Castro for transfer. Ellison also asked a US district court in southern Texas... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 00:30 LONDON
Pentagon orders major increase in Tomahawk missile production
The Pentagon has contracted Raytheon to significantly increase production of Tomahawk cruise missiles in a move described as a multibillion-dollar deal. The order is aimed at raising output at an unprecedented scale and speed, according to the supplied material. The development comes as analysts warn that the United States may be running short of critical munitions.The contract was announced on 18 August 2026 and centres on Tomahawk missiles, a long-range weapon that has been part of US defence planning for decades. Raytheon has supplied weapons to the United States for many years, but the latest arrangement is presented as different... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 23:04 LONDON
Israeli strike on Gaza port cafe kills at least six
An Israeli airstrike has hit a cafe inside Gaza City's fishing harbour, killing at least six Palestinians and wounding 14, according to Gaza medics. The strike took place in western Gaza City, in an area that has become a displacement site during the war. Witnesses and local officials said the attack struck the "Sweet and Bitter" cafe in the port area.Israel's military said it carried out a precise aerial strike against Hamas commanders and other militants. It said one of those targeted had taken part in the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attack on Israel, which triggered the war. Gaza's civil... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
US judge allows Ethiopia TPS termination to proceed
A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration can move ahead with ending Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians, removing the final judicial block to the policy change. The decision affects more than 5,000 people who had been shielded from deportation under the programme. It marks a significant step in the administration's wider effort to end TPS protections for multiple nationalities.US District Judge Brian Murphy gave the government permission on Tuesday to terminate Ethiopia's TPS designation. According to the ruling, the legal protection allows foreign nationals in the United States to remain in the country and apply for work... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 21:00 LONDON
Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs as oil prices surge and inflation fears rise
Long-term borrowing costs across several of the world's biggest economies have climbed to fresh highs, with investors reacting to rising oil prices, inflation concerns and questions over heavy spending on artificial intelligence. The move has been seen in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan, underlining how quickly market pressure has spread across major debt markets. The rise is feeding into expectations that borrowing could become more expensive for households, companies and governments.In the United States, the interest rate on 30-year borrowing reached 5.33% on Tuesday, its highest level since June 2007. In the United Kingdom, long-term debt... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 19:30 LONDON
Disney and ABC sue US regulator over early licence renewal push
Disney and ABC have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission and its chairman, Brendan Carr, seeking to block an early licence renewal process for Disney-owned ABC stations. The case, filed on Tuesday, says the move is unprecedented and amounts to retaliation over the broadcaster's editorial content. The complaint argues that the administration is using the regulator to pressure a media company over what it broadcasts.According to the lawsuit, the FCC ordered licence renewals for the Disney-owned ABC stations in April, years earlier than the company says would normally happen. Disney says the commission had not called for early... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 18:09 LONDON
Lebanon, Italy and France discuss future of UNIFIL in Rome as mandate nears expiry
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is due to travel to Rome this week for talks on the future of the United Nations peacekeeping force in south Lebanon, as its mandate ends later this year. The visit, scheduled for Thursday, comes amid efforts by Italy and France to shape a multinational successor arrangement for UNIFIL. The discussions are expected to focus on how international forces could remain in the south if the current mission is not extended.A Lebanese official said Mr Aoun will meet Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss "the future of the international forces, particularly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 18:06 LONDON
IAEA finds several tons of nuclear material at Syrian site, agency says
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has said inspectors found several tons of nuclear material at a site in Syria that had not been declared to the agency. The material was identified during a visit linked to an Assad-era legacy site, according to the Syrian foreign minister and the agency chief. The development adds a new layer to long-running questions over Syria's past nuclear activities and the handling of any remaining material.Rafael Grossi said the material could be put under international safeguards and described Syria's decision to report the site as courageous. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
Controlled explosion after unattended car outside King's Cross St Pancras disrupts rail services
Police carried out a controlled explosion on an unattended car outside King's Cross St Pancras station in central London on Tuesday afternoon. The station was evacuated as emergency services cordoned off the surrounding road, and the blast was heard by people nearby. Officers later said the vehicle had been declared non-suspicious, and passengers were told it was safe to re-enter the transport hub.The Metropolitan Police said the response followed concerns about the vehicle left outside one of London's busiest rail stations. The incident led to immediate disruption around the station and on Pancras Road, where traffic was partially blocked in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 16:32 LONDON
US and Israel form Gaza working groups as reconstruction is tied to disarmament
Two joint working groups have been formed by Washington and Israel after talks involving US envoy Jared Kushner, officials from the Board of Peace and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. One group will focus on disarmament and demilitarisation in Gaza, while the other will deal with humanitarian issues such as sanitation, clean water and health. The move is part of an effort to advance the next phase of Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan.Kushner said reconstruction in Gaza will not be allowed until demilitarisation is complete, according to the supplied material. The talks also involved Board of Peace head Nickolay Mladenov,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 15:32 LONDON
Russian missiles kill 10 in Pechenihy as civilian toll rises in Kharkiv region
A Russian missile strike killed 10 people and injured at least 18 in the village of Pechenihy in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, according to Ukrainian officials. Two missiles hit the centre of the village on Tuesday morning, striking a busy intersection near a post office and shops. Local authorities said a post office, a cafe and five other stores were destroyed in the attack.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strike hit a location surrounded by residential buildings and vowed that Kyiv would respond. The regional governor said at least 18 people were injured, while video from the scene showed burnt-out cars,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he exchanged messages with fake Trump aide
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed that he exchanged a small number of messages with someone pretending to be Donald Trump's chief of staff. He said the contact was brief and that he quickly became suspicious. Burnham said the matter was reported and that no sensitive information was discussed.The prime minister made the comments during a visit to Wolverhampton in central England. He said he had sent a "few messages" through an unspecified communication channel to a person he believed was Susie Wiles, before realising something was wrong. Burnham said: "No, I'm not, because there was a minimal exchange.Nothing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 14:38 LONDON
Qatar repatriates Iranian pilot's remains amid dispute over missing aircrew
Qatar said an Iranian delegation travelled to Doha and collected the remains of one of the pilots linked to the March shootdown, while continuing to reject Tehran's claim that three others are being held in the country. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said the body was repatriated and that a funeral had taken place. He also said Qatar had invited Iran to send a technical team to review the search-and-rescue operation, but that Tehran had not responded.Al Ansari described Iran's allegations as false and illogical, and said Qatar remained open to a technical review. He said there was no... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 14:34 LONDON
Damascus court sentences Wassim al-Assad to death as transitional justice cases widen
A court in Damascus has sentenced Wassim al-Assad to death for crimes including premeditated murder and torture, in a ruling announced on Tuesday. The case concerns a former figure from the Assad family circle and adds another major judgment to Syria's post-regime legal process. It comes as the country's transitional authorities continue to pursue accountability for abuses linked to the 14-year war.According to the supplied material, the court also linked the case to militia crimes and Captagon trafficking. Judge Fakhr al-Din al-Aryan said the conviction covered crimes against humanity and war crimes, placing the ruling among the most serious categories... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 14:31 LONDON
Russia and Japan trade protests over Kuril Islands remarks
Russia has summoned Japan's ambassador to Moscow over comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that Moscow described as "anti-Russian" after President Vladimir Putin visited one of the disputed Kuril Islands. The move came after Japan had already summoned Russia's ambassador in protest at the visit, which Tokyo said was "grave" and "absolutely unacceptable". The exchange has renewed attention on a territorial dispute that has shaped relations between the two countries for decades.Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Takaichi's remarks had "crossed the line of decency" and criticised what he called Tokyo's "militaristic line". Japan's ambassador left a meeting at Russia's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 13:31 LONDON
Russia alleges Western false-flag plot over arms claim tied to Latin American cartels
Russia has accused an unnamed Western intelligence agency of preparing what it calls a false allegation that the Kremlin sells weapons to drug cartels in Latin America. The claim was made on Tuesday by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, known as the SVR, which said the supposed accusation was intended to encourage anti-Russian policies across the region. Russia did not identify the agency or the country behind it.According to the SVR, the alleged plan would be designed to damage what Moscow described as constructive relations with countries in Latin America. The agency said the aim would be to push regional... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's top negotiator says passage will remain shut
A ship has been hit in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the supplied report, in an incident that comes as Iran's top negotiator said the waterway would remain shut. The event took place in one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints, where traffic is closely watched because of its importance to global energy flows. The report does not provide further details on the vessel, the extent of damage, or whether anyone was hurt.The available material confirms only that the ship was struck and that the statement on the strait's status was made by Iran's top negotiator. No timing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 11:36 LONDON
Russian state banker removed after warning war costs are rising
Andrey Klepach has been removed as chief economist at Russia's state development bank VEB after remarks in which he warned that the war in Ukraine was damaging the Russian economy. Russian media reported the dismissal, and the bank later said a successor would soon be appointed. Klepach also confirmed to Reuters that he had been dismissed.According to the supplied report, Klepach made the comments at a financial forum in May, but they were only reported publicly last week. In the speech, later published on the website of the Nikitsky Club, he said Russia was falling behind rivals and losing technological... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 09:59 LONDON
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign Mecca defence pact as text remains unpublished
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Pact, a defence agreement that says an attack on one signatory would be treated as an attack on all. The deal was signed in Mecca, but the full text has not been published, leaving its exact scope and obligations unclear. The announcement has prompted immediate scrutiny because it brings together three countries with different regional priorities but overlapping security concerns.According to the supplied material, specialists are treating the pact as a declaration of intent rather than a fully tested military commitment. Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan described the arrangement as technically... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 09:36 LONDON
Qusra siege enters second week as families remain trapped in West Bank homes
For more than a week, three Palestinian families in Qusra, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, have remained besieged in their homes by Israeli settlers. The families have been cut off from basic supplies and emergency services, according to the supplied report. The incident has drawn international condemnation and has become a focal point in the wider debate over settler violence in the territory.The report says 15 Palestinians, including two children, are still trapped in their homes in the Ras al-Ain area of Qusra. It adds that on 13 August Israeli forces ordered the families to evacuate, saying... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 09:33 LONDON
Canada races to avert looming 50% US tariffs on exports
Canadian officials are making a last-ditch effort to secure a reprieve from 50% tariffs that the United States is due to impose on a broad range of Canadian exports on Wednesday. The talks come as negotiations between the two countries enter the eleventh hour, with Ottawa trying to avoid a new trade shock affecting billions of dollars in goods. The threatened duties would apply to products including electronics, industrial machinery, furniture, dairy products and wine.The tariffs would cover about $20.2bn worth of goods, or roughly 5% of US imports from Canada, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 09:30 LONDON
China's Sea Legend announces Arctic shipping route to Europe amid Red Sea disruption
China has announced a new Arctic shipping route linking Ningbo on its east coast with Felixstowe in eastern England, via Russia's Northern Sea Route. The service has been presented as an alternative trade corridor at a time when shipping through the Middle East has been disrupted. The route is being marketed under the name "Ice Silk Road," a reference to China's historic overland trade links with Europe.The announcement was made by the container shipping company Sea Legend, which said it formally launched the route last week. According to the supporting material, the company had already carried out a test voyage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 08:03 LONDON
China keeps Zhu Rongji funeral low-key amid censorship of public mourning
China has held the funeral of former premier Zhu Rongji in Beijing in a tightly controlled and low-profile manner, after his death last week at the age of 97. The ceremony was scheduled for Tuesday, with the former leader to be cremated, but there has been no footage from the event. Government sites were flying flags at half-mast, while security vehicles were seen in central Beijing as the country marked his death.Zhu served as China's premier from 1998 to 2003 and is widely remembered as one of the country's most significant economic reformers. State media described him as an "outstanding... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 07:32 LONDON
Large fire at fuel depot near Sulaimaniyah injures about 20 and destroys dozens of tankers
A large fire has torn through a fuel storage depot near the city of Sulaimaniyah in northern Iraq, injuring about 20 people and destroying dozens of fuel tankers. The blaze broke out in the Tanjaro area, which is described as one of the province's main fuel supply sites. Emergency crews and security forces were sent to the scene as the fire spread through the facility.Local officials said no one was killed in the incident and that the injuries were minor. The deputy director general of Sulaimaniyah said the people hurt were treated for non-fatal injuries, while another local outlet reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 03:30 LONDON
Heavy rains in South Korea trigger Geoje landslide, killing one
Torrential rain in southern South Korea has triggered a landslide in the city of Geoje, killing one person and injuring four others. Officials said the heavy downpours have affected South Gyeongsang province since Saturday, with Geoje among the worst-hit areas. The incident has also led to evacuations, power cuts and flooding in schools and kindergartens.The interior and safety ministry said more than 800 mm of rain fell in Geoje, where the landslide struck an apartment building. Police and firefighters rescued three residents from the building, but one of them was found in cardiac arrest and later pronounced dead at hospital,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 02:00 LONDON
Iran threatens fresh offensive as US ceasefire talks stall
A senior Iranian official has said Tehran will shift to a fully offensive military posture as efforts to secure a permanent end to the war with the United States stall. The warning comes amid renewed tension over the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that remains central to the wider dispute. Washington has ruled out extending a temporary ceasefire agreement, leaving the diplomatic track under fresh strain.The official said Iranian entities should be prepared to escalate tensions in the strait and the wider region, and added that Tehran would carry out a timely and precise military attack if diplomacy failed.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
Kushner's Gaza peace plan talks end without breakthrough
Talks linked to Jared Kushner's Gaza peace plan have ended without a breakthrough, according to the supplied report. The discussions were focused on efforts to advance a peace framework for Gaza, but no agreement was reached. The outcome leaves the process unresolved at a time when diplomatic efforts around the territory remain closely watched.The report gives no detailed account of the participants, venue, or the specific points of disagreement. It does, however, confirm that the talks concluded on 17 August 2026 and that they did not produce a deal. That makes the meeting part of an ongoing diplomatic track rather... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 20:02 LONDON
Syria probes death of former White Helmets rescuer in police custody
Syria has opened an investigation after Mohammed Gamira, a former White Helmets rescuer, died following detention at a police station in Latakia province. Family members and local reports say he was held over a financial dispute and later died in hospital after his condition worsened. The case has triggered public anger and calls for protests in Latakia, with nationwide demonstrations also planned.The Latakia Internal Security Command said it had launched a probe into the events that took place while Gamira was held at the Haffeh police station. The Ministry of Interior's Security Command said the inquiry would examine the circumstances... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 19:36 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 LONDON
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan
The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 LONDON
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
The Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age In today’s world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, it’s a lifeline. The ability to sift fact from fiction, especially in matters as consequential as migration, is essential for individuals, communities, and the institutions that serve them. The migration landscape is uniquely vulnerable to the hazards of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, collectively known as MDM. The consequences of inaccurate or misleading information can ripple far beyond the individual, affecting entire communities and the systems that govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 12 Feb 2026 09:21 LONDON
