Hegseth makes undisclosed Israel visit and meets Netanyahu ahead of election
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has made an undisclosed visit to Israel and met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a report citing sources familiar with the trip. The meeting took place on Monday, with no immediate public confirmation from either side. The visit comes just days before a closely contested parliamentary election in Israel.The report said the trip was not announced in advance and that the Pentagon and Israel's embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to requests for comment. There was also no immediate indication of what the two men discussed. The account said the meeting involved Hegseth... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Under Pressure as Nikkei Sinks More Than 4%, Oil and Precious Metals Jump
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened sharply lower, with the Nikkei 225 and Kospi both down more than 4% as investors digested a risk-off tone across equities. At the same time, WTI crude, silver, platinum and palladium advanced, while gold held above $4,150 and the yen weakened modestly against the dollar. The move points to a session shaped by higher energy costs, firmer commodity prices and renewed pressure on cyclical stocks, especially autos. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 20 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
Germany and Iran trade diplomatic summonses after Hamburg court plot convictions
Germany and Iran have exchanged diplomatic summonses after a Hamburg court convicted two men over an alleged Tehran-linked plot to kill two prominent German Jewish figures. The case has intensified a row between Berlin and Tehran, with each side rejecting the other's accusations. The dispute centres on findings by the German court that the men were involved in planning attacks against the leaders of two Jewish organisations in Germany.Iran's foreign ministry summoned Germany's ambassador, Axel Dittmann, after Berlin had already summoned Iran's ambassador, Majid Nili Ahmadabadi. Tehran accused Germany of making what it called baseless political allegations and said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
Sudan drone attacks spread to eastern infrastructure as death toll rises
A wave of drone attacks across Sudan has now been linked to more than 160 deaths in recent days, according to medics and rights groups. The latest reported strikes have hit not only civilian areas in the west and capital but also infrastructure in the east, widening concerns about the reach of the conflict. The attacks come as both the Sudanese armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces continue to trade blame for violence that has intensified since 2023.In the deadliest recent incident, residents and medical workers said a drone struck a transport hub near a market in Al-Dibab town... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 23:29 LONDON
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Deadly floods hit eastern Spain as death toll rises after torrential rain
Emergency crews in eastern Spain continued rescue and recovery work on Monday after torrential rain caused severe flooding across parts of Valencia, Catalonia and nearby coastal areas. At least four people have died in recent days, while floodwaters swept away cars, submerged roads and left residents stranded in affected communities. Authorities said more than 400 rescues were carried out in the Valencia region as the storm system moved through the Mediterranean coast.The heaviest rainfall was reported in parts of the Valencia region, where some areas received as much as 700 litres per square metre in 24 hours. Valencia regional president... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 23:04 LONDON
Ukraine says it carried out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line
Ukraine's military says it has carried out what it describes as the world's first drone airlift of a wounded soldier from the front line. The operation was said to have taken place after a ground rescue was judged impossible because the serviceman was surrounded by landmines and there was heavy Russian drone activity in the area. The Ukrainian military released footage of the rescue and said a heavy hexacopter was used to lift the soldier away from the battlefield.According to the 92nd Assault Brigade, the rescue was carried out by a remote operator using a heavy drone that was able... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 23:02 LONDON
UN condemns deadly wave of drone strikes across Sudan
Drone strikes killed and injured dozens across Sudan on Monday, according to the source. The attacks were described as a deadly wave of drone strikes in a country already gripped by war. The source says the UN condemned the strikes. It does not identify the targets, the locations hit, or who carried out the attacks. The report links the strikes to the wider conflict in Sudan, saying the ongoing war continues to cause soaring displacement and hunger. No further operational details, casualty breakdown, or damage assessment are provided in the source. #UN #Sudan #drone #strikes #war United Nations News Source:... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 23:02 LONDON
France begins cleanup after weekend riots as police remain deployed
Cleanup has begun across parts of France after a weekend of intense rioting, but police remain deployed and curfews are still in place in some big cities. The latest reports say the unrest has not fully subsided, even as crews start clearing damage left by the violence. Marseille was among the worst-hit areas outside Paris, with shop owners reporting that more than 600 premises were looted.The confirmed details point to a continuing security response rather than a return to normality. Police are still in position in affected areas, and local authorities have kept curfews in force in some major cities.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 23:00 LONDON
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Trump approval falls to record low as Democrats lead midterm ballot polls
United States President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 31%, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, marking another record low in his political career. The same survey found Democrats leading Republicans by 12 points in a generic congressional ballot test. The findings add to a series of recent polls pointing to growing voter dissatisfaction ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.The Reuters/Ipsos poll is the latest in a run of surveys showing pressure on Trump and his party. An NBC poll released on Sunday found 71% of Americans said the country was on the wrong track, while 55% said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 22:32 LONDON
Saudi ex-OpenAI worker accused in recording-device case amid alleged Saudi support
US prosecutors have expanded their allegations against a former OpenAI worker accused of secretly planting a recording device in one of the company's meeting rooms. In a California court filing, they said Abdulrahman Alfozan had "considerable support" from the Saudi government and was in frequent communication with a member of the Saudi royal family. They also alleged that a Saudi military official paid for travel for his wife and son after his arrest.The filing says OpenAI found the device on 30 September in a conference room, where it had been plugged into the back of a television and covered with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 22:29 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill at least six in Gaza as West Bank olive farmers face settler violence
Israeli attacks on war-torn Gaza over the weekend killed at least six Palestinians, including children, despite a year-old ceasefire agreement. The source does not give further details on the strikes, but says the violence continued over the weekend and caused multiple deaths. In the occupied West Bank, settler violence continued through the ongoing olive harvest. The source links the attacks to conditions facing Palestinian farmers during the harvest period, but does not name specific locations, victims, or damage. UN independent experts on Monday urged Israel to protect Palestinian farmers. The source frames the situation as a continuing pattern of attacks... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 22:02 LONDON
Haiti elections on hold as gangs intensify reprisals and expand into rural areas
The United Nations told the Security Council on Monday that elections in Haiti remain on hold as armed groups adapt to intensified security operations. The warning described a deteriorating security environment with gangs shifting tactics in response to the crackdown. According to the UN briefing, armed groups are stepping up reprisals against civilians. The source also says they are extending their reach into rural areas, indicating that the threat is no longer confined to urban centers. No casualty figures, dates, or specific locations were given beyond Haiti. The source provides no further details on the security operations themselves, the actors... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 22:02 LONDON
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Finland seeks one million anti-personnel mines amid Russian threat concerns
Finland is seeking to acquire one million anti-personnel mines as it moves to strengthen its border defences amid concern over Russia. Officials are gathering information from suppliers and want domestic production if possible, according to a senior Army Command officer. The plan comes after Finland withdrew from the Ottawa Convention, the treaty banning anti-personnel mines.Colonel Riku Mikkonen said officials are now assessing supplier options for the deal. He said Finnish companies would be preferred, with contracts potentially signed by the end of 2027 and production beginning in 2028. He also said buying the mines from abroad has not been ruled... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 21:29 LONDON
Wall Street Sells Off as Tech and AI Chips Lead a Broad Risk-Off Move, Energy and Metals Buck the Trend
Executive summary: Wall Street finished sharply lower in a session dominated by a steep tech-led selloff, with the Nasdaq Composite down -3.0% and the S&P 500 off -1.5%. AI and chip shares were hit hardest, while energy, gold, silver and platinum gained, pointing to a rotation out of growth and into defensive and commodity-linked assets. The Dow managed a small gain, but the broader message from the close was clear, investors reduced exposure to high-multiple technology and cyclicals as volatility widened. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 19 Oct 2026 21:15 LONDON
Trump open to China-Russia-U.S. meeting on nuclear disarmament as Kremlin floats APEC timing
US President Donald Trump has said he is willing to take part in a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss nuclear disarmament. He said he would join if Xi accepted the invitation, signalling openness to a rare three-way discussion involving the world's three largest nuclear powers. The comments come amid renewed diplomatic tension over the war in Ukraine and questions over future talks with Moscow.Trump also said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should seek someone else to negotiate with Russia over ending the war. That remark came as Washington and Kyiv have been at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 21:00 LONDON
Benny Gantz withdraws from Israel election race after party falls below threshold
Benny Gantz has withdrawn from Israel's election race after opinion polls showed his Blue and White party below the threshold needed to enter the Knesset. The former army chief and defence minister said on Monday that he will not run in the October 27 vote. He said he would continue to work for unity, and is expected to hold a news conference later in the day.The decision comes after repeated polling suggested Blue and White was hovering below the 3.25 percent threshold required to win seats in the 120-member parliament. Gantz, who is 67, led the party as a former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 20:02 LONDON
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Ukraine says US intelligence warnings remain incomplete as missile strikes kill civilians
A senior adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukrainians have already died because Kyiv is still not receiving reliable US warnings of incoming Russian missile attacks. Serhii Beskrestnov told the BBC that the problem is affecting the air-raid alert system, leaving too little time to warn people before ballistic missile strikes. He said the situation was "very bad" and added that the intelligence flow remains incomplete and inconsistent.Beskrestnov said the issue is not a total halt in cooperation, but a gap in the specific warning component that helps Ukraine detect missile launches in time. He said intelligence data continues... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 19:59 LONDON
Mauritius lifts curfew after violent protests over costs and water shortages
Mauritius has lifted a nighttime curfew imposed after a week of violent protests linked to rising living costs and water shortages. The government said the situation had improved enough to end the restrictions, which had covered most areas of the main island. Roads have reopened and schools have resumed classes, according to official and tourism-sector statements.The office of Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam said the curfew would not be extended, effective on Monday. The last curfew ended at 4:30am on 19 October, after temporary evening and overnight restrictions had been in place from 12 October to 18 October. Authorities said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 19:32 LONDON
Schumer urges FCC to block AI robocalls before US midterm elections
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has urged the Federal Communications Commission to reject a petition that would allow AI-generated robocalls ahead of the November midterm elections. The request centres on a filing by the conservative group Club for Growth, which is asking the regulator to permit the use of artificial intelligence in political robocalls. Schumer said the change could let campaigns use an opponent's voice to spread messages that could be misleading or false.The petition was filed on 31 August, with the public comment period opening on 4 September and expiring on Monday. Schumer made his appeal on Monday, arguing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON
HSBC Sharia fund invested in firms linked to Israel's military supply chain
HSBC has come under scrutiny after a report said its Islamic Global Equity Index Fund invested more than $130 million in companies linked to Israel's military supply chain. The fund is marketed as Sharia-compliant and is one of the United Kingdom's largest Islamic investment products. The report said the holdings included firms associated with components, technology and equipment used in military applications.The companies named in the report include Palantir and RTX, which it described as part of the wider supply chain supporting Israel's military. HSBC's fund, which has more than $8bn in assets, is designed to channel savings into global... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 19:09 LONDON
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Trump endorses Netanyahu and warns the U.S. may have to act on Iran
United States President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's re-election bid and warned that the United States may have to "finish the job" against Iran if Israel elects a different leader. In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump described Netanyahu as a "great warrior prime minister" and "an even greater partner for peace," while saying Iran had been "systematically destroyed" militarily and financially. He added that if Israel has the "wrong leader," meaning anyone other than Netanyahu, "America will have to do this work ourselves." Trump's remarks came ahead of Israel's election on October... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 19:06 LONDON
Israel arrests 10 over West Bank settler attacks as diplomatic pressure grows
Israeli police said on Monday that they had arrested 10 suspects in connection with weekend violence in the occupied West Bank, including attacks on a United States photojournalist and European diplomats. The detentions were carried out before dawn at several locations, according to police, who said the suspects were taken for questioning. Authorities said the case involves alleged violence, breach of a closed military zone order and illegal construction.The arrests came after pressure from the United States, France, Belgium and Poland following the assaults. Among those targeted was Heidi Levine, a photojournalist for The Washington Post, who was attacked while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 19:04 LONDON
Brazil court gives Meta 24 hours to prove equal treatment of Lula and Bolsonaro content
Brazil's top electoral court has ordered Meta to show within 24 hours that it is not favouring one presidential candidate over the other in how political content appears on its platforms. The Superior Electoral Court also doubled the daily fine for noncompliance, escalating a dispute that comes less than a week before Brazil's presidential run-off. The ruling centres on complaints from Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's campaign about how his content is being handled online.The court said the company must demonstrate that its content feeds are treating Lula and his rival, Flavio Bolsonaro, equally. In the order issued on Monday,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 19:02 LONDON
Yemen fighting intensifies as Houthi missile strike kills more than 53 in Shabwa
A Houthi missile strike on a security training camp in Yemen's southern Shabwa province has killed more than 53 recruits and wounded over 200 others, according to local authorities and military sources. The attack hit al-Alam camp near Ataq city, where new members of the internal security forces and police were undergoing training. Officials said three ballistic missiles struck the site, making it one of the deadliest incidents reported in the latest phase of the conflict.Shabwa authorities said hospitals in the province were overwhelmed by the number of casualties and had transferred the most seriously wounded to neighbouring Hadramout and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 18:59 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Ukraine under fire as Middle East tensions rise and markets swing on risk aversion
Ukraine said Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least six people in the Kharkiv area and hit the Kyiv region, while Moscow separately claimed it had carried out a massive strike on Kyiv and surrounding areas. The exchanges underline the intensity of the war as both sides report fresh attacks on energy and military targets. 🔗 🔗Ukraine also said a large drone attack hit St Petersburg, setting fire to oil and logistics facilities and causing wider power cuts and disruption in the city. In a separate account from the front, a Ukrainian brigade said it used an aerial drone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 19 Oct 2026 18:32 LONDON
Trump signals crackdown on vandalism at Washington's Reflecting Pool
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Washington's beautiful Reflecting Pool, which was badly damaged by Vandals despite the ridiculous writings of some Radical Left person in the D. Attorney's Office who got it wrong and obviously didn't investigate, witness, or see the attached tape, or the very inspiring Jesse Watters show which explained it all, or didn't inspect the vast area of cut and slashed pool surface, or the grass that was scarred by poison with the numbers "86 47" massively inscribed in font 90 feet tall and encompassing the width of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 18:30 LONDON
World Food Programme cuts Gaza food aid for a second day as funding shortfall deepens
The World Food Programme has confirmed it is ending monthly assistance for about 500,000 people in Gaza because of a funding shortfall. The agency said the reduction lowers the number of people receiving food or cash support from 1.6 million to 1.1 million. The cut affects a territory where the agency says needs remain acute and two thirds of the population is still food insecure.Shaun Hughes, the WFP country director, said the agency is now cutting half a million people from the number it assists. The latest figures mean the organisation will still reach roughly half of Gaza's population each... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 17:59 LONDON
Kenyan court convicts starvation cult leader over 191 deaths
A court in Kenya has found starvation cult leader Paul Mackenzie guilty of murder over the deaths of 191 people linked to the Shakahola case. The Mombasa Law Court said on Monday that the self-proclaimed pastor and dozens of associates were responsible for the deaths of 190 children and one adult. The verdict marks a major legal step in one of the country's most disturbing mass-death cases.Prosecutors said Mackenzie and his Good News International Church organised a Christian doomsday sect that instructed followers to starve themselves and their children to death. They said the group believed this would help them... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 17:35 LONDON
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Qatar to announce new defence partnership amid warnings over regional energy risk
Qatar says it will soon announce a new defence partnership and a local defence production hub as it seeks to strengthen protection against missiles, drones and cyberattacks. The announcement was made in Doha by Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who also serves as minister of state for defence affairs. He linked the plans to lessons learned from the recent Iran war and to wider concerns about regional stability and energy security.Sheikh Saoud told the Global Security Forum that the planned partnership would focus on countering ballistic missiles, drones and cyberattacks, while also addressing water security. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 17:32 LONDON
White House launches women's health task force and NIH division under new executive order
Office of the First Lady First Lady Melania Trump Champions New U.S. Women's Health Initiative Search Select Category All News Briefings & Statements All Presidential Actions Executive Orders Nominations & Appointments Presidential Memoranda Proclamations Fact Sheets Releases Remarks Research All Briefings & Statements Presidential Actions All Executive Orders Nominations & Appointments Presidential Memoranda Proclamations Fact Sheets Releases Remarks Research First Lady Melania Trump advanced a landmark program to improve women's health through a new executive order that strengthens research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care for girls and women throughout every stage of life. "Previous generations fought for women’s rights. Our... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
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Ukraine says Russian missile barrage kills six in Kharkiv as Kyiv region is hit
Ukraine says Russia launched a large overnight barrage of ballistic missiles and drones that hit the Kyiv region and the Kharkiv area, killing at least six people and injuring others. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attack came in several waves and that there was no early warning from partners before the strikes. He said energy facilities in the Kyiv region were among the targets.According to Zelenskyy, Russia fired 16 ballistic missiles and more than 200 drones across the country. He said one strike in a park in the Kharkiv region killed six people, including an infant and three children, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 17:29 LONDON
White House Issues Order on Advancing Women's Health Research and Care
The White House issued an executive order titled "Advancing Women's Health to Improve Outcomes in All Phases of Life," setting out a federal directive to expand women's health research and improve the translation of that research into medical care. The order says the administration is committed to advancing women's health and ensuring that medical research, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment reflect the highest quality scientific evidence. It states that the goal is to improve health outcomes in all phases of life. The text says many diseases and conditions that disproportionately or uniquely affect women have not received the same level of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 17:00 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as FTSE 100 outperforms, energy and precious metals rally while autos and crypto lag
Executive summary: European markets finished mixed, with the FTSE 100 rising +1.0% to a fresh close above 10,700, while the Euro Stoxx 50 slipped -0.4%. The day’s strongest moves came in commodities, where Brent crude, gold, silver, platinum and palladium all advanced, while global autos and ether sold off. Currency moves were modest, with sterling and the euro firmer against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 19 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
Pakistan suspends Iran border trade at Taftan and Gabd-Rimdan crossings
Pakistan has halted trade with Iran at the Taftan and Gabd-Rimdan crossings in Balochistan, leaving freight stranded on both sides of the border. The suspension was reported on Saturday and has affected one of the main land routes between the two neighbours. Passenger traffic at Gabd-Rimdan has continued, according to the Iranian news agency cited in the report.The Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry said about 2,000 trucks were stuck on both sides of the border after the closure. Pakistan's federal government has not commented publicly, and authorities in Balochistan did not respond to the report. A deputy commissioner in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 16:30 LONDON
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Lavrov arrives in Tehran for talks on US war and regional security
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Tehran for talks with senior Iranian officials on the war with the United States and efforts to end it. He landed in the Iranian capital on Monday afternoon and is due to meet President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi later in the day. It is his first visit to Iran since February 2025.Moscow said the trip is part of efforts to ease months of tension after the US and Israel launched their war on Iran on 28 February. The visit comes after Lavrov spent Sunday in Bahrain, where he took... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 15:00 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Tech Sells Off, Energy and Metals Catch a Bid
Executive summary: US equities opened under pressure, led by a sharp drop in technology and chip shares, while energy, gold and several industrial metals moved higher. The Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 were the weakest major benchmarks at the open, while the Dow Jones held a slim gain. The move points to a rotation away from high-multiple growth and into defensive and commodity-linked assets, with oil, gold and silver all firmer and the dollar mixed. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 19 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
Rwandan dissident found beheaded near Kampala in Uganda
A former Rwandan army sergeant major and outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame has been found beheaded in neighbouring Uganda. Robert Kabera, 50, was discovered by local residents on the outskirts of Kampala over the weekend, according to Ugandan police. His head had not been recovered at the time of reporting, and the killing has prompted concern among exiled Rwandan dissidents.Ugandan police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said on Monday that Kabera's body was found outside the capital. According to his family, he had travelled to inspect a construction site about 45 km (30 miles) from Kampala before his death. Kabera had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
Trump signals he is holding off on Russia sanctions to preserve Ukraine peace talks
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Fox spends more time defending Dumocrats, and putting on their views versus their Republican opponent, than at any time in the History of FoxNews. FoxNews is trying too hard to be Politically Correct! Watch my big Kansas Rally today on RSBN. - "I'm going to the Great State of Kansas today to Rally support for Roger Marshall, one of the absolutely best Senators in the U. His opponent is a Fake, and would be a DISASTER for Kansas, a State I won all three times, getting... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Kenya confirms third Ebola case amid first-ever cluster and quarantine row
Kenya has confirmed a third case of Ebola in what officials and health experts are describing as the country's first known cluster of the disease. The new positive test involves Bundibugyo ebolavirus, adding to concern about how quickly the outbreak may be spreading. The development comes as Kenya is also facing controversy over a quarantine centre at Laikipia air base.The reported case was confirmed on 19 October 2026, according to the supplied material. The outbreak is being described as part of a wider regional Ebola crisis that has already killed more than 4,300 people and sickened more than 9,000 across... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 14:00 LONDON
Israel opposition hardens line on Iran ahead of October 27 election
Israel's opposition parties are taking an even tougher public line on Iran than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the country heads towards national elections on October 27. The issue has become a central campaign theme after Israel's military confrontation with Iran earlier this year and the abrupt halt to that fighting in June. Opposition figures are now using the conflict to argue that Netanyahu has not gone far enough in confronting Tehran.The row has sharpened around the question of how far Israel should go in trying to weaken Iran's nuclear and military capabilities. According to the Israel Democracy Institute, 65... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 13:34 LONDON
Helen Haines in critical condition after deliberate car attack outside Wangaratta office as counter-terrorism probe continues
Victoria Police have confirmed that a knife was seized from the vehicle involved in the attack on Australian independent MP Helen Haines, adding a new detail to the investigation in Wangaratta, in regional Victoria. Police said the 43-year-old driver was arrested at the scene after Haines was struck outside her electorate office on Monday afternoon local time. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the incident as a deliberate act, and counter-terrorism police remain involved.The latest confirmed details strengthen the picture of a fast-moving criminal investigation with national security implications. Police said the vehicle was a white Toyota Landcruiser, and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 13:31 LONDON
US embassies issue coordinated Middle East security alerts over escalation risk linked to Iran and Yemen
US embassies across the Middle East have issued coordinated security alerts warning citizens in 12 countries to prepare for possible disruption linked to rising regional tensions. The warnings cover Israel, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Iran. They advise US citizens to exercise heightened vigilance amid concerns that military escalation could affect travel and security across the region.The alerts warn of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and wider travel disruption. They say the risk is tied to Yemen's Houthis and Iran, and that hostilities could spread rapidly beyond the immediate area.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 13:29 LONDON
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Italy's Meloni to hold emergency security meeting after violent Milan clashes
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to hold an emergency security meeting on Monday after weekend protests over the rising cost of living in Milan turned into violent clashes with police. The unrest began on Saturday and continued into Sunday, with more than 5,000 people gathering in the city over the course of the weekend. Police used tear gas and water cannons after protesters, many of them masked, threw paving stones, bins and chairs at officers.Italian media reported that more than 200 people were detained across the weekend, and that 80% of those held were minors. People were also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 12:59 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Gaza aid cut deepens crisis as France unrest, Iran war energy fears and Ukraine tensions grow
The World Food Programme has cut monthly food assistance for about 500,000 people in Gaza for a second day, saying a funding shortfall is forcing the reduction as the humanitarian crisis deepens. 🔗In the wider Middle East, Qatar's deputy prime minister warned that the energy shockwaves from the US Israel war on Iran have not yet peaked, with concern rising over the Strait of Hormuz and possible disruption to global supplies. 🔗 Israel also arrested 10 suspects over violent West Bank settler attacks after incidents that drew diplomatic condemnation, while Hezbollah's plan to provide financial support to families affected by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 19 Oct 2026 12:29 LONDON
Reports allege Iranian support for Houthis as attacks on Saudi cities intensify
New reports have alleged that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps helped the Houthis as the group expanded its military reach in Yemen and stepped up attacks on Saudi Arabia. The claims, published amid renewed fighting, say the support included training, intelligence, tactical guidance and help with targeting for drone and missile strikes. The reports also link the Houthis' gains in western Yemen to a wider escalation across the border.According to the supporting material, the Houthis have carried out dozens of drone and missile attacks on Saudi targets in recent weeks. Those strikes have included an attack on King Khalid International... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 11:59 LONDON
Alberta votes on whether to hold separation referendum from Canada amid court dispute
Albertans are voting on Monday on whether to authorise a later binding referendum on separating from Canada. The ballot asks whether the province should remain part of Canada or begin the legal process needed under the Canadian Constitution for a future separation vote. The result will not itself decide independence, but it could open the way for a second referendum as soon as 2027, according to Premier Danielle Smith.The vote follows a grassroots petition drive that gathered about 300,000 signatures and helped force the issue onto the provincial agenda. A separate petition opposing separation collected more than 400,000 signatures, underlining... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 11:02 LONDON
Rubio signals new US business and critical-minerals deals in Uzbekistan
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said American companies are preparing to announce new agreements in Uzbekistan as Washington looks to deepen its economic role in Central Asia. Speaking in Samarkand on Monday, he said the visit could produce concrete deals and described the trip as the start of broader US engagement with the region. Rubio said nearly 300 American businesses were represented in Samarkand for discussions that could lead to agreements worth billions of dollars.Rubio said the State Department had previously put the number of accompanying US business leaders at more than 200, underscoring the scale of the delegation.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 10:07 LONDON
Hezbollah funding plan deepens pressure on Lebanon's government
Hezbollah's announcement that it will provide financial support to families affected by the war with Israel is adding to pressure on Lebanon's government. The move comes as Beirut faces renewed scrutiny over the group's role, its funding networks and the state's ability to assert control. The development follows reports of Iranian aid and a recent government seizure of explosives linked to Hezbollah.According to the supplied material, Hezbollah said on 13 October that it would begin a distribution drive for displaced people and for those whose homes were destroyed or badly damaged in the fighting. Ali Damoush, the head of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 10:05 LONDON
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HRW alleges Mali military and armed groups committed abuses against civilians
Human Rights Watch has accused Mali's military, its Russia-controlled Africa Corps allies, and opposition armed groups of committing grave abuses against civilians during the country's long-running conflict. In a report released on Monday, the rights group said soldiers and fighters had carried out violations of the laws of war while international organisations and governments largely stood by. The allegations cover attacks and abuses in several parts of Mali, including the north, centre and south.The report says the findings are based on interviews with 30 people, including witnesses, human rights defenders, community leaders, journalists and a Malian soldier, conducted from late... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine strikes St Petersburg as Gaza aid cuts, France unrest and regional tensions mount
Ukraine said a mass drone strike hit St Petersburg overnight, setting fire to oil and logistics sites and causing wider power cuts and disruption in the city, in one of the most far reaching attacks reported in this window. 🔗Russia said it had launched a massive strike on Kyiv and the surrounding region, while the war also featured a separate account of anti Putin sabotage inside Russia, where a man identified only as Ivan said he carried out surveillance work for Ukrainian intelligence. 🔗 🔗In Washington, Donald Trump defended his decision to block planned sanctions on Russia, saying he wanted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 19 Oct 2026 08:48 LONDON
Cuba faces renewed pressure as reports point to possible US military action
Cuba is facing renewed pressure amid reports of increased US military activity in the region and repeated public statements from US officials saying they want "Cuba to be free." The immediate focus is on whether Washington is preparing some form of action against the island, although the timing and nature of any move remain unclear. The development comes as commentary in the supplied material links the situation to earlier US operations in Venezuela at the start of the year. That has raised concern that Cuba may be entering a new and uncertain phase in its long confrontation with Washington.The supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 08:32 LONDON
Council of Europe to host World Forum for Democracy on democratic security in Europe
The Council of Europe will host the annual World Forum for Democracy on 2 and 3 November, with participants drawn from political leadership, civil society, academia and young people from across the globe. The forum will take stock of the state of democracy in Europe and examine ways to build future democratic security amid disruption in the world order. The 2026 edition is built around the theme of "democratic foresight." Organisers say democratic security can no longer be limited to reacting after crises emerge, but must also include anticipating future change, identifying emerging risks and opportunities, and improving the ability... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 08:30 LONDON
Albanian anti-government unrest enters sixth day amid fresh clashes in Tirana
Police and protesters clashed again in central Tirana on Sunday as anti-government demonstrations entered a sixth day. Officers used water cannon and tear gas to disperse crowds gathered outside the education ministry, where demonstrators had chanted for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign. The confrontation then spread across the city centre, with rocks and Molotov cocktails thrown and rubber bullets used by police.The latest clashes left 28 people injured, according to the health ministry, including 19 officers. A police station was set ablaze and the entrance to the interior ministry was damaged by fire, adding to the disruption in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 08:30 LONDON
Europe Opens Higher as Gold, Silver and Energy Lead, Autos Lag on a Sharp Sector Selloff
Executive summary: European markets opened firmly higher, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all advancing, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium extended strong gains. Brent crude also moved higher, supporting the inflation-sensitive backdrop, but global autos fell sharply and natural gas weakened. FX was steadier, with the euro and pound both firmer against the dollar, while USD/JPY eased back from recent highs. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 19 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Seoul and Tokyo Selloff Deepens, Gold and Silver Surge
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp risk-off tone, led by a steep selloff in Seoul and Tokyo, while Australia held up and precious metals extended a powerful rally. The Kospi fell -9.8%, the Nikkei 225 dropped -4.2%, and the Nikkei 225 ETF tracked the move lower. By contrast, the ASX 200 rose +0.7%. Gold climbed above 4,190 dollars, silver jumped more than 4%, and WTI crude added about 2%, while USD/JPY eased slightly and the yuan strengthened modestly against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 19 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
Gaza olive harvest collapses after orchards are destroyed and mills shut down
A major olive harvest in Gaza has been sharply reduced after orchards were destroyed and access to farmland was blocked, according to the supplied report. The disruption has left many growers with only a fraction of their usual crop and has cut local olive oil production to a small share of normal levels. The situation is centred on farmland in central Gaza, where one family says its long-established grove has been devastated.The report says farmer Haidar Abu Middain, 60, expects to collect enough olives for only two drums of oil this season. Before the destruction, his family's 90-hectare property produced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 07:44 LONDON
Australia reveals Ghost Shark drones can launch aerial drones and carry sea mines
Australia has declassified new details about its Ghost Shark autonomous underwater drones, saying they can launch armed aerial drones and carry advanced sea mines. The disclosure sets out for the first time how the submarines could be used against potential adversaries. It also confirms that the capability is being shared with the United Kingdom and the United States under AUKUS technology-sharing arrangements.According to the newly released information, the Ghost Shark can launch swarms of Anduril Altius aerial drones for reconnaissance or for attacks on enemy vessels. Defence said the aerial drones can carry four kilograms of explosives. The underwater drones... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 07:41 LONDON
Vanuatu expects China police presence to fall over time after Australia deal
Vanuatu says it expects China's police presence in the country to reduce over time after signing the Nakamal Agreement with Australia. The statement marks a notable shift in the Pacific nation's security relationships and comes as Canberra seeks to deepen its role in regional policing and defence ties. The development is being watched closely because it touches on wider competition for influence in the Pacific.The agreement was signed in June after months of negotiations, and Vanuatu's position was set out publicly on 19 October. Prime Minister Jotham Napat said the country is yet to approve an increase in Australian police... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 07:38 LONDON
Israel election battle over Arab-led and ultra-Orthodox kingmakers ahead of October 27 vote
Israel's election campaign is increasingly focused on the role of smaller parties that could decide who forms the next government after the October 27 vote. Arab-led parties Ra'am and the Joint List are being cast as possible kingmakers, with polls projecting them to win 13 seats together. That would make them potentially decisive in coalition talks in the 120-seat Knesset if neither of the main blocs secures a majority.The immediate political fight has centred on accusations and counter-accusations between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's camp and its rivals. Netanyahu has repeatedly attacked opponents over their ties to Ra'am and the Joint... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 07:35 LONDON
Russia says it launched massive strike on Kyiv and surrounding region
Russia said on Monday that its forces carried out a massive strike on targets in Kyiv and the surrounding region, in one of the latest escalations in the war. The Russian Defence Ministry said the attack hit military-industrial facilities, storage sites for cruise missiles and drones, and data centres. The statement did not provide an independent assessment of the damage or any casualty figures.The claim came as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied that Washington had paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine and said the focus should be on ending the war. Rubio said there had been no pause in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 07:30 LONDON
Longyearbyen tap water declared undrinkable after heavy metal contamination linked to thawing permafrost
Residents of Longyearbyen in Svalbard have been told not to drink tap water after heavy metal contamination was detected in the town's supply. The warning affects the main settlement in the Norwegian Arctic archipelago, where the drinking water comes from Isdammen, a dammed lake about 2.5km long. Scientists say the contamination is linked to thawing permafrost and exposed bedrock in one of the fastest-warming places on Earth.The municipality first alerted its 2,600 residents after manganese levels in the water supply were found to be 25 times higher than the 50 micrograms per litre recommended by the Norwegian Institute of Public... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 06:35 LONDON
Citizen Lab says ad-tech spyware campaign targeted Australian nuclear and government networks
Researchers say a sophisticated spyware campaign used online advertising technology to target millions of devices, including systems linked to Australia's nuclear science agency and other government and critical infrastructure organisations. The incident was described as an unprecedented attack that relied on ordinary-looking ads to deliver spyware or back doors when viewed on websites or in apps. The findings were published by Citizen Lab, a research group at the University of Toronto that investigates cyber espionage and surveillance operations.According to the report, the campaign involved an Israel-based company that allegedly exploited digital advertising infrastructure to compromise devices through ad delivery mechanisms.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
Brazil presidential runoff debate turns into personal attacks a week before vote
Brazil's president and his opponent traded repeated personal attacks in their first presidential runoff debate, held a week before the October 25 vote. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro clashed on stage in a chaotic exchange that quickly moved beyond policy into accusations of corruption, insults and references to past scandals. The debate took place as the race remained tight after the first round, in which Bolsonaro led Lula 47% to 45%.During the debate, both men called each other a liar multiple times and accused the other of corruption. Lula described Bolsonaro as a "habitual liar"... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 06:02 LONDON
Indonesia battles worst wildfire season in a decade as haze spreads across the region
Indonesia is battling its worst wildfire season in a decade, with toxic haze choking millions of people across the region. The worst conditions are being reported in central Kalimantan, where air pollution levels have fallen to hazardous levels. Smoke from the fires has also drifted beyond Indonesia's borders, affecting Singapore and Malaysia.The latest reporting says the haze has been linked to hundreds of thousands of respiratory illnesses in Indonesia. The fires and smoke are being described as part of a wider seasonal emergency, with the scale of the pollution now affecting daily life far beyond the immediate burn areas. Central... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 05:59 LONDON
Trump defends Russia sanctions relief amid clash with Zelenskyy
US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to block planned sanctions on Russia, saying he wants to keep Moscow at the bargaining table as efforts continue to end the war in Ukraine. He made the comments on Truth Social in response to criticism of the move, which was due to take effect in the coming days. Trump said he did not want to do anything that would drive Russia away from negotiations.The dispute has sharpened after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said waiving sanctions would hurt Ukraine and strengthen Russian President Vladimir Putin's war effort. Speaking on Sunday, Zelenskyy described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 04:59 LONDON
Austrian Airlines Tel Aviv-Vienna flight diverted to Sofia after bomb threat
The aircraft was diverted after a reported bomb threat while flying from Tel Aviv to Vienna, with the emergency landing taking place in Sofia, Bulgaria. Passengers were evacuated after the Airbus A320 touched down, and authorities carried out a security search of the plane. No injuries have been reported in the supplied material.The Bulgarian transport ministry said the air force scrambled a MiG-29 fighter jet to escort the airliner. Flight tracking data showed Austrian Airlines 82 left Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv on Sunday evening and landed at Vasil Levski airport in Sofia about three hours later. A spokesperson... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 04:31 LONDON
Ukraine's mass drone strike hits St Petersburg energy and logistics sites as power cuts spread
A large Ukrainian drone attack struck St Petersburg overnight, setting fire to oil and logistics facilities across the city and causing wider disruption in the surrounding region. Local officials said the assault hit the St Petersburg oil terminal, the Ruchi oil depot and industrial warehouses, while a logistics hub and a data centre were also reported to have been targeted. Flights at the city's main airport were restricted for safety reasons, and about 20,000 people were left without electricity in the wider Leningrad region.St Petersburg governor Alexander Beglov said at least one person was killed and five others injured in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 04:29 LONDON
Kenya Ebola cases rise to eight as authorities trace new exposure linked to first patient
Kenya has confirmed a further Ebola case, bringing the country's total to eight as health officials continue tracing contacts linked to the first infection detected earlier this month. The latest patient is a 49-year-old man who was not a healthcare worker and who authorities say was likely exposed to the first Kenyan Ebola case. He developed fever, headache and muscle pain before being quarantined and tested.Director-General for Health Patrick Amoth said 38 people were tested on Sunday and one returned a positive result. The man worked as a patient attendant cleaning utensils and linens, according to the ministry, and a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 04:02 LONDON
Flydubai captain describes cockpit axe attack in alleged crash plot toward Ben Gurion Airport
A Flydubai captain has described being attacked in the cockpit by a co-pilot who Emirati authorities allege tried to crash the aircraft into Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. The account comes in a new interview in which Captain Smit Machchhar said he was struck repeatedly with an axe while the plane was carrying 174 passengers en route to Israel. The aircraft was in Saudi airspace when the attack took place.Mr Machchhar said he struggled to stay conscious after being hit in the back of the head and initially feared there had been damage to the roof of the aircraft.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 03:59 LONDON
Inside the shadowy world of anti-Putin sabotage from within Russia
A Russian man identified only as Ivan has shared videos of surveillance work he says he carried out inside Russia for Ukraine's intelligence services. He says he played a role in Ukrainian drone attacks on strategic bombers and munitions factories on Russian territory. The material appears in a documentary about the covert world of Russian saboteurs.Ivan was cautious about how much detail he revealed, and the available material says it is not possible to verify the activities he claims to have carried out. The documentary also says he features alongside another man who says he runs a network of undercover... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 02:32 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Under Pressure as Nikkei Slides, Kospi Rout Deepens and Oil Jumps on Asia-Pacific Risk Reset
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading opened with a sharp risk-off tone, led by a steep Nikkei drop and an even larger selloff in Seoul. Japan equities were lower alongside a firmer oil tape, softer natural gas, and a modestly stronger yen. Australia held up better, while Hong Kong and mainland China were little changed at the open. The move points to a broad reassessment of growth, rates and sector exposure across the region. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 19 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
Historic Limoges town hall damaged in apparent arson after protests
On Sunday, firefighters in Limoges were still assessing the structural integrity of the historic town hall after a blaze that followed a day of nationwide protests in France. The 19th-century building was damaged in what officials described as an apparent arson attack, and the spire of its clock tower later collapsed. Residents watched the scene as crews worked through the night to contain the fire and examine the extent of the damage.The supplied report says officials have not yet confirmed whether the town hall is at risk of collapse. It also notes that the fire was visible in dramatic footage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 01:04 LONDON
Ukraine steel boss says EU import restrictions are hurting exports
The chief executive of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies has criticised new European Union import restrictions, saying they are damaging access to the bloc's market. Yuriy Ryzhenkov of Metinvest said the measures were unfair and had been introduced without enough consideration for Ukraine's wartime situation. He said he wanted at least a carve-out for Ukraine.The European Union has recently capped the amount of steel that can enter the bloc tax-free at 18.3 million tonnes a year, a 47% reduction from 2024 levels. According to the policy, there are some country-specific quotas, but the overall aim is to reduce imports... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 01:02 LONDON
At least four killed in fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright as 39 are hospitalised
Officials have confirmed that four Canadian military members died in the fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, while 39 people were taken to hospital. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said at least 19 of those injured were in critical condition, underscoring the scale of the emergency response. The blaze broke out on Saturday afternoon at one of the country's busiest military training bases and is now contained, although fire and rescue teams remain at the scene to guard against flare-ups.Military officials said the fire began as a grass fire about 1km from the attack range while personnel were carrying... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
Trump signals strong backing for Netanyahu and warns U.S. may act against Iran
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "My decision on Russia is a very simple one. I am in the process of negotiating Peace in the war between Russia and Ukraine, and don't want to do anything that will drive, foolishly, Russia away from the bargaining table. Great progress is being made, and that includes current hostage negotiations! Signing that document at this time will do that, and I can sign it later, or any time that I want! Perhaps more importantly, Russia is doing very little, if anything, to help the Islamic... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 22:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Russia and Ukraine trade fresh strikes as unrest and security fears spread
Russia and Ukraine exchanged fresh strikes on energy and logistics targets, with at least two people reported dead and 17 injured as the fighting again hit civilian infrastructure and power assets. 🔗 Russia also intensified missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, while a separate overnight Ukrainian drone assault set fire to oil and logistics facilities in St Petersburg. 🔗 🔗In Washington, President Donald Trump suspended planned sanctions on countries buying Russian oil or gas, first for 48 hours and then for 60 days, drawing criticism as the administration said it was still assessing the impact. 🔗... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 18 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
Taiwan drives away 16 Chinese vessels in coordinated maritime harassment around main island and Pratas
Taiwan says it has confronted and driven away 16 Chinese coastguard, research and fishing vessels in what it described as coordinated maritime harassment around its main island and the disputed Pratas Islands. The Taiwanese coastguard said the vessels were involved in simultaneous operations that it characterised as hybrid warfare. It said some of the ships entered restricted waters and that its own vessels took immediate action to neutralise the threat.According to the coastguard statement, the Chinese vessels included four fishing boats and were part of what it called an unusually large deployment. Taipei accused Beijing of trying to alter the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 17:59 LONDON
Russia and Ukraine trade fresh strikes on energy infrastructure as casualties rise
A renewed exchange of strikes between Russia and Ukraine has left at least two people dead and 17 injured, according to the latest official and local statements. The attacks hit energy, logistics and digital infrastructure in and around Saint Petersburg, while Russian strikes also damaged residential buildings and an educational institution in Zaporizhzhia. The developments come after the collapse of a short-lived "energy ceasefire" that had been announced but not agreed by both sides.In Saint Petersburg, the city's governor, Alexander Beglov, said fires broke out overnight at an oil terminal, an oil depot and industrial warehouses. He also said a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 15:59 LONDON
Gaza food prices rise after Israel halts commercial shipments
Prices of basic food items are rising in Gaza after commercial shipments were halted for a fifth consecutive day, according to residents and market traders. The disruption has affected Gaza City and other parts of the enclave, where families are already under severe economic strain. People who can afford to do so are buying extra supplies in case the closure continues and shortages deepen.The restrictions were announced on Wednesday, when Israel said commercial goods would no longer enter Gaza. The reported halt has come amid a dispute over fees involving Palestinian merchants and Hamas, which still has some authority in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 15:00 LONDON
Satellite images reveal North Korean leader's luxury yacht activity near Wonsan resort
Satellite images have identified a luxury yacht repeatedly off the coast of Wonsan in North Korea between July and mid-October this year. The vessel, said to be about 80 metres long, was seen near the Kalma peninsula, close to a seaside resort area associated with Kim Jong Un and his family. The images also show other large boats moving repeatedly in the same area, suggesting the coastline is being used for private leisure activity linked to the country's leadership.The yacht stands out because of a 50-metre pool on deck and a set of water slides at one end. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 14:01 LONDON
Iran approves new defence minister as war with United States and Israel escalates
Iran's parliament has approved Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as the country's new defence minister, as the war with the United States and Israel continues to intensify. The vote took place on Sunday, with lawmakers meeting online since the conflict began on February 28. Akhlaghi will lead the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics at a time when Tehran says it is working to rebuild damaged military-industrial capacity.Parliament backed the appointment by 237 votes to 15, according to the supplied report. Akhlaghi is 68 and has more than 42 years of experience in the Defence Ministry and related organisations, President Masoud... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 13:30 LONDON
Russia's war in Ukraine puts Europe on edge amid fears of spillover
Fears are growing that Russia's war in Ukraine could spread beyond the battlefield and affect neighbouring NATO members. European countries say they are seeing signs of pressure through drone incursions, cyberattacks and sabotage, while the Kremlin denies the accusations. The discussion has sharpened as officials warn that the conflict is already having regional consequences.Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has warned that Europe should be ready to respond robustly to what he described as Russia's hybrid attacks. Poland borders Ukraine and hosts a NATO logistics hub used for military and civilian support to Kyiv, making it a central part of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 12:32 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: France unrest spreads as Canada base fire kills at least seven
France has seen more than 1,200 arrests as protests over the cost of living escalated into widespread violence, with damage reported across several major cities and unrest spreading nationwide. 🔗In Canada, at least seven people were killed in a fire and reported explosion at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, with casualties taken to hospitals in Edmonton as investigators continued to examine what happened. 🔗 A separate report said the blaze began around 4pm local time on Saturday and quickly became a major emergency at one of Canada's busiest military training sites. 🔗In Yemen, fighting intensified on multiple fronts, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 18 Oct 2026 12:27 LONDON
North Korea says it tested submarine-launched cruise missiles as missile race with South Korea intensifies
North Korea said it has tested two submarine-launched cruise missiles off its east coast this week, adding to a rapid sequence of weapons activity on the Korean Peninsula. The announcement came as leader Kim Jong Un visited a military museum displaying an intercontinental ballistic missile, according to the supplied material. The timing places the latest North Korean launch activity just days after South Korea tested its first fully developed hypersonic missile.The North Korean report said the missiles were launched from submarines and that the exercise was intended to verify naval operational capability and the reliability of the country's deterrent. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 09:35 LONDON
NATO fighters scrambled after red air warning over unidentified object near Kaunas airport
Lithuania activated a red air warning near Kaunas on Sunday after an unrecognised flying object was sighted, prompting NATO fighters to scramble and forcing the airport serving the city to close. Residents in nearby areas were told to shelter while authorities responded to the incident. The object later vanished from radar, and investigators began examining possible drone debris near the northern village of Juodzionys.Lithuanian authorities said residents in northern and central parts of the country were told to remain in shelters for at least an hour. Officials also said the object may have entered Lithuanian airspace from Poland, where armed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 09:32 LONDON
Fatalities and injuries reported as major fire spreads at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright
The fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta began around 4pm local time on Saturday and quickly became a major emergency at one of Canada's busiest military training sites. Officials have confirmed that people were killed and injured in the incident, but have not yet released a casualty count. Fire crews were still working late into the night as strong winds pushed flames beyond the base and into surrounding rural areas.Canada's defence minister, David McGuinty, said the Royal Canadian Mounted Police were involved in the investigation and described the situation as very active and delicate. He said authorities were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 08:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Russia escalates strikes on Ukraine as global unrest and security tensions spread
Russia has intensified missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and other major Ukrainian cities, with civilian infrastructure among the targets, as the war enters another dangerous phase for the capital and beyond. 🔗In Washington, Donald Trump has suspended planned sanctions on countries buying Russian oil or gas, a move that reverses an earlier threat and has drawn criticism, while Marco Rubio said the waiver on sanctions and tariffs will last 60 days as the administration reviews the impact. 🔗 🔗Security tensions in the Gulf also rose after Iran said two oil tankers caught fire after striking naval mines in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 18 Oct 2026 08:42 LONDON
Two in custody after Greenpeace protest disrupts Woodside offshore gas platform off Western Australia
Two people are in police custody after activists occupied a Woodside offshore gas platform about 200 kilometres off the coast of Western Australia. The overnight protest disrupted operations at the rig, which is linked to the company's Scarborough natural gas project. The action was carried out by Greenpeace activists, who said they were targeting Woodside's planned gas project at Scott Reef.According to the supporting material, four protesters travelled to the platform early on Saturday morning. Greenpeace said two of them set up temporary hanging tents and remained on the structure for as long as possible. The group later said special... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 07:32 LONDON
Former Guatemalan prosecutor Juan Francisco Solorzano Foppa shot dead at Guatemala City sports complex
Guatemalan police say they have arrested two men after the killing of former prosecutor and anticorruption lawyer Juan Francisco Solorzano Foppa at a sports complex in Guatemala City. The attack took place on Saturday at the Campo Marte sports complex, where Foppa was shot during a visit. Another man, Gustavo Adolfo Aguilar Gamarro, also died in the incident, according to the Public Prosecutor's Office.Police said they seized a carbine-style firearm and a motorcycle in connection with the case. The arrests were announced shortly after the shooting, but officials have not yet publicly detailed a motive. Foppa was 43 and had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 07:29 LONDON
Rubio to hold Mumbai talks and visit Jamnagar refinery amid India-US tensions
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is due to visit India in the coming week for talks in Mumbai, rather than New Delhi, in a trip that has drawn political criticism in India. According to the US Department of State, Rubio will meet Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Mumbai on Monday before travelling to Jamnagar in Gujarat. The itinerary has become a point of contention because it places the main diplomatic meeting outside the Indian capital and includes a stop at one of the country's most prominent energy sites.The State Department said Rubio is arriving on Sunday... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
Former President Joseph Kabila joins new rebel coalition in eastern DR Congo
Former Democratic Republic of the Congo president Joseph Kabila has joined a new political-military coalition in the eastern city of Goma, marking a significant escalation in the country's long-running conflict. The coalition, announced on Monday evening, is called the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, or FRN. It replaces the existing alliance between the Alliance Fleuve Congo and the March 23 Movement, both of which have been central to the fighting in eastern Congo.The announcement was made in Goma, the main city in North Kivu province, which has been under M23-AFC control since January last year. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
Timor-Leste says stalled Greater Sunrise gas project is finally moving ahead
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta says the long-delayed Greater Sunrise gas project is now moving forward, with the first agreements expected to be signed early next year. He described the venture as "finally happening" after years of deadlock and procrastination. The project has been one of the country's most closely watched economic plans for years because of its potential to reshape the energy sector.Ramos-Horta said Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao had told him he was confident the parties would sign the agreement within the next few months and finalise three main documents. Those documents are intended to set the regulatory and fiscal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 03:32 LONDON
Two tankers catch fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says two oil tankers caught fire after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, deepening concern over shipping in one of the world's most sensitive energy corridors. The vessels were each carrying about two million barrels of crude oil, according to the report, which said the first tanker hit a mine and triggered a fierce fire. A second tanker was then said to have struck another mine and been engulfed in a massive blaze.Iranian state media said the ships had switched off their positioning and radar systems and were using a route not authorised... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON
Trump suspends planned sanctions on Russia's trading partners as criticism grows
US President Donald Trump has suspended sanctions that were due to take effect within 48 hours against countries buying Russian oil or gas. The move reverses a measure approved by Congress about a month earlier and was intended to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine. The decision has drawn criticism from lawmakers in the United States and from Ukraine.According to the supporting material, Trump signed a decree halting the sanctions shortly before they were due to begin. In the document, he said the decision was in the interests of the United States, but did not explain why.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 02:59 LONDON
Luxury boat with pool and slides spotted near Kim Jong Un's Wonsan retreat
An 80-metre luxury vessel has been repeatedly spotted in satellite images off North Korea's Wonsan coast from July to mid-October. The boat, which features a 50-metre swimming pool and a cluster of waterslides, was seen near the Kalma Peninsula, close to a seaside resort and villa used by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his family. Other large vessels were also observed in the same area in images analysed from the period.The vessel had previously sat idle for months at a maintenance facility before moving in early July to waters off the Kalma Peninsula. The images place it in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 23:29 LONDON
At least 17 killed in stampede at Durga Puja gathering in Kolkata
At least 17 people were killed and 25 others injured in a stampede at a Durga Puja gathering in north Kolkata, in India's West Bengal state, officials said. The incident happened on Saturday evening at a temporary pavilion, or pandal, where worshippers had gathered for the Hindu festival. Police said heavy crowds and rainfall contributed to the crush.A seven-year-old girl was among those killed, according to the state chief minister. Officials said six of the bodies had so far been identified. Police said the injured were taken to hospital after the stampede, which broke out as people were waiting outside... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 21:30 LONDON
Trump posts Kentucky rally message, backing Andy Barr for U.S. Senate
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Heading to Kentucky! In fact, it's so good, that I don't want to leave Air Force One. Senate!" - "RT @DanScavino𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙪𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙢𝙥 𝙍𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙚𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙖, 𝙆𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙮, 𝙆𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙖𝙨, 𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙖, 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙖, 𝙄𝙤𝙬𝙖, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖, 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙨𝙤𝙤𝙣! 🚨𝙏𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙬🚨🗓️🕒10/16/26📍DALTON, GEORGIA 🎟️ https://events.gop.com/events/midterm-rally-in-dalton-georgia-president-donald-j-trump🗓️🕑10/17/26📍 KENTUCKY 🎟️ https://events.gop.com/events/midterm-rally-in-highland-heights-kentucky-president-donald-j-trump🗓️ 🕕10/19/26📍KANSAS https://events.gop.com/events/midterm-rally-in-park-city-kansas-president-donald-j-trump-ks🗓️🕖10/20/26📍NORTH CAROLINA 🎟️ https://events.gop.com/events/midterm-rally-in-greenville-north-carolina-president-donald-j-trump-djtnc?🗓️🕖10/21/26📍SOUTH CAROLINA🎟️ https://events.gop.com/events/midterm-rally-in-clemson-sc-president-donald-j-trump-djt47?🗓️🕕10/22/26📍IOWA 🎟️ https://events.gop.com/events/midterm-rally-in-sioux-city-ia-president-donald-j-trump-djt?🗓️🕑10/23/26📍FLORIDA🎟️ https://events.gop.com/events/midterm-rally-in-fort-myers-fl-president-donald-j-trump-djt47?🚨MORE STOPS COMING SOON🚨STAY UPDATED AT: https://events.djt47.co/" - "RT @mrddmiaSam Adkisson worked with me on the Senate Judiciary Committee for Justice... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 18:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine energy strikes deepen as Hormuz attacks, Yemen missiles and global unrest spread
Ukraine said Russian strikes hit more than 15 energy sites in a large overnight assault, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that limits on Starlink were hampering interceptor operations and that Moscow was intensifying pressure on the power grid. He also said Donald Trump’s pause on a new sanctions package would encourage Russia to step up the war. 🔗 🔗Fighting in eastern Ukraine remained contested, with Kyiv rejecting Russian claims of major territorial gains in Donetsk, while a separate Russian drone strike on Kharkiv killed two people during Zelenskyy’s talks with European leaders in Brussels. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 17 Oct 2026 18:26 LONDON
Thousands rally in Tunis against President Saied over freedoms and living costs
Thousands of people marched through the Tunisian capital on Saturday in what was described as the largest protest against President Kais Saied in years. The demonstration took place in central Tunis and focused on worsening living conditions, political restrictions and demands for the release of detained critics. Police were deployed across the city and several surrounding roads were closed as the crowd gathered on Habib Bourguiba Avenue.The protest was led by the Tunisian General Labour Union, known as the UGTT, alongside opposition parties and civil society organisations. According to one news agency report cited in the source material, more than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 16:30 LONDON
Hurricane Trudy approaches Mexico's western coast with flooding and landslide risk
Hurricane Trudy is moving toward Mexico's western coast, with forecasters warning of heavy rain, hurricane conditions and dangerous surf across parts of the Pacific shoreline. The storm was located about 305 km south-southeast of Manzanillo in Colima state early on Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center. A hurricane warning was in effect from Manzanillo to Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco as the system tracked north-westward.The hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 150 km/h and was moving at about 13 km/h, with forecasters saying it could strengthen further before beginning to weaken on Sunday. Hurricane conditions were expected in the warning... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 16:02 LONDON
Ukraine says Russian strikes hit more than 15 energy sites as Starlink limits hamper interceptors
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces carried out a large overnight strike on the country's energy infrastructure, hitting more than 15 sites across Ukraine. He said the attack came as interceptor systems were being hampered by speed restrictions linked to Starlink, limiting Ukraine's ability to stop incoming drones. The comments point to two pressures unfolding at once: damage to critical infrastructure and constraints on air defence.Zelenskyy said the system worked at higher speeds when tested in European Union territory, and that Ukrainian officials had been told the restrictions were tied to technical issues. He added that he was discussing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 15:29 LONDON
Ukraine rejects Russian claims of major territorial gains in Donetsk as fighting intensifies
Ukraine has rejected Russian claims that its forces have made major territorial gains in eastern Donetsk, saying the reported advances are false. The dispute centres on the towns of Dobropillia, Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, which remain strategically important in the industrial east. Both sides are also continuing intensified air operations as the front line remains largely static in many areas.Russia's chief of general staff, Valery Gerasimov, told President Vladimir Putin that Russian forces had captured 92 Ukrainian settlements and made significant gains since the start of last month. Ukraine's General Staff spokesman, Andriy Kovaliov, dismissed the claims as an attempt to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 15:01 LONDON
Zelenskyy warns Trump sanctions pause will embolden Russia as power grid strikes intensify
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Donald Trump's decision to pause a new sanctions package on Russia will encourage Moscow to intensify its war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian president said the move amounted to a "reward" for Vladimir Putin and argued that easing pressure on the Kremlin would only prolong the conflict. His comments came as Russia carried out one of its most severe recent attacks on Ukraine's power plants and energy infrastructure.Zelenskyy said on Saturday that he expected further sanctions relief for Russia in the future and urged Europe to open its own negotiations with Moscow if Washington continued seeking... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
UK warned to strengthen defences against Russian hybrid attacks on critical infrastructure
The UK government should do more to protect key infrastructure from Russian hybrid attacks, a former national security adviser has said. Lord Ricketts said energy, transport and air traffic control systems need stronger resilience as he warned that the threat is becoming more reckless and more dangerous. He said the risk is not limited to cyber activity and could include sabotage and disinformation.His comments come amid renewed concern in Britain and across Europe about foreign-state threats. Lord Ricketts said ministers should spend more on defence and be clearer with the public about the risks. He told the BBC that hybrid... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 14:29 LONDON
Finance leaders walk out of IMF session in Bangkok over Russian participation
Finance leaders including Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey walked out of an International Monetary Fund meeting in Bangkok on Friday when Russia's finance minister began addressing the session. The protest brought together delegates from France, Germany, Scandinavia and the Baltic states, according to the supporting report, and highlighted continuing European opposition to Russia's return to prominent international forums. The walkout took place during a meeting in the Thai capital that was part of the IMF and related finance discussions.The Bank of England confirmed Bailey took part in the departure. Germany's central bank president, Joachim Nagel, said nearly half of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 14:02 LONDON
Israeli rabbi ruling on stolen Palestinian olives deepens West Bank harvest tensions
A hardline Israeli rabbinic ruling has intensified outrage in the occupied West Bank after a prominent rabbi said settlers may take olives from Palestinian orchards. The ruling, issued on Friday by Rabbi Dov Lior, comes as attacks on Palestinian farmers continue during the olive harvest season. It adds a new religious and political dimension to a period already marked by repeated violence.According to the supplied report, Lior said Jews are permitted to pick olives from Palestinian land and described the theft as an "additional virtue." He argued that Palestinian landowners had already been compensated in years when they could access... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 14:00 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Hormuz tanker fire, Yemen strikes and Trump eases Russia sanctions pressure
A super tanker carrying more than two million barrels of oil caught fire after striking a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, raising fresh alarm over one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes. 🔗In Yemen, the internationally recognised government said Houthi missiles hit the Al-Maashiq Presidential Palace in Aden and later landed near the city's international airport, as the death toll from the attacks rose. 🔗Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces traded claims after a series of air and drone strikes in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur state, with both... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 17 Oct 2026 12:26 LONDON
Sudan army and RSF trade claims after Nyala air and drone strikes
The Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces have traded claims after a series of strikes in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur state. The army said it carried out air attacks on Friday that killed dozens of RSF fighters and hit positions and command centres in the city. The RSF, meanwhile, said a drone strike on a busy livestock market killed 30 civilians, including women and children.The army said the targets were RSF positions and command centres in Nyala, which is also the seat of the paramilitary group's self-declared administration. The RSF did not confirm or deny whether separate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 11:29 LONDON
Houthi missile strikes hit Aden presidential palace and airport as death toll rises
Yemen's internationally recognised government says Houthi missiles struck the Al-Maashiq Presidential Palace in Aden and later landed near the city's international airport, widening an attack that has already killed five people and wounded 16. The palace is the seat of government in the southern port city, where the administration has been based since the Houthis seized the capital, Sanaa, in 2014. The airport incident followed the palace strike within a day, according to officials, and came as a passenger plane was preparing to depart for Cairo.Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani said five missiles hit the palace area, while Health Minister Qasem... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 11:00 LONDON
Swinney says conditions are aligning for Scottish independence at SNP conference
John Swinney is set to tell the SNP conference in Aberdeen that the conditions are aligning for Scottish independence, in a speech that will renew pressure for another referendum after the May Holyrood election. The first minister is expected to argue that 2026 has been a turning point in Scotland's journey towards statehood. He will also tell party members that the political landscape is shifting in favour of the independence movement.According to the prepared remarks, Swinney will say that "the stars are aligning" for independence and that "one by one, the stars are aligning in our favour". He is expected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 10:29 LONDON
CBUAE, Singapore central bank discuss digital payments and green finance
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) held a bilateral meeting with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in Bangkok on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group. The discussion focused on ways to further develop cooperation between the two authorities. CBUAE officials at the meeting included Ebrahim Obaid Al Zaabi, Assistant Governor for Monetary Policy and Financial Stability; Ahmed Saeed Al Qamzi, Assistant Governor for Banking and Insurance Supervision; and Mohamed Hussain Al Marzooqi, Head of International and Domestic Affairs. They met with Leong Sing Chiong, Deputy... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 10:00 LONDON
Rubio arrives in Samarkand as C5+1 Central Asia summit begins
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is arriving in Samarkand for talks with Central Asian ministers as the C5+1 summit gets under way. The meeting runs from Saturday to Tuesday in the Uzbek city, which is one of the region's most prominent diplomatic venues. The summit brings together the United States and the five Central Asian states in a format that has become a key channel for regional engagement.The supporting material says the gathering reflects a more pragmatic and transactional US approach to Central Asia. It also says Washington is seeking to reassert influence in a region that sits... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 09:59 LONDON
Australia's first Vietnamese heritage museum opens in Melbourne
Australia's first museum dedicated to Vietnamese-Australian history has opened in Melbourne, marking a new permanent home for the community's refugee story and later achievements. The Vietnamese Museum Australia is focused on the migrant experience from the 1970s through to present-day contributions within the community. It opened in Sunshine, a suburb in Melbourne's west, after a decade-long campaign by Vietnamese-Australians.The museum was officially opened on Saturday by Victorian Premier Ben Carroll, with MPs from across the political divide also attending. The project received bipartisan support, and both the federal and Victorian governments contributed millions of dollars, alongside grassroots community donations. According... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 09:06 LONDON
Man convicted in Starmer-linked arson case deported from the UK
A man convicted over arson attacks linked to Sir Keir Starmer has been deported from the UK, according to the Home Office. Stanislav Carpiuc, 28, was one of two men found guilty over the attacks, which targeted a car and two houses connected to the former prime minister. The Home Office said he had been removed from the country, but did not say where he had been sent.Carpiuc, described in court as a Ukrainian-born Romanian national, was sentenced to two years in prison in June. His co-defendant, Roman Lavrynovych, a 22-year-old Ukrainian national, received a seven-year prison sentence in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 09:03 LONDON
Israeli raids and detentions in southern Syria leave families searching for missing relatives
Families in southern Syria are searching for relatives after a series of Israeli checkpoints, raids and arrests in the area, according to accounts gathered from survivors and local residents. One man identified as Ahmed said he was stopped at a checkpoint in his village, taken away and later held in Israel for more than a year. The reporting says at least 51 Syrians are still detained inside Israel, while a small number have been released.Ahmed described being told he would be taken away for only five minutes before being returned, but said he was instead held for an extended period.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 09:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine under fresh Russian assault as Trump eases sanctions and global tensions rise
Ukraine said Russian strikes killed at least eight people and cut power to more than 1 million customers, as the country faced a sharp escalation in drone attacks and a deadly strike on a market in Kharkiv that killed two people. President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Brussels for talks with European leaders as the attacks intensified. 🔗 🔗In Washington, Donald Trump waived several Russia sanctions just two days before they were due to take effect, deepening his public row with Zelensky. Italy's defence minister warned that any US move to limit satellite systems, intelligence or other support for Ukraine would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 17 Oct 2026 08:45 LONDON
Magnitude 3.0 aftershock hits near Korumburra in Victoria
A magnitude 3.0 aftershock has been recorded in south-eastern Victoria, three weeks after an earlier quake in the same area woke thousands. Geoscience Australia said the tremor struck just after 2pm on Saturday at a shallow depth of about 5 kilometres. The epicentre was near Kardella South, close to Korumburra, about 135 kilometres south-east of Melbourne.The federal agency said it had logged more than 200 felt reports in the hour after the quake. That is far fewer than the reports generated by the initial October 3 earthquake. No injuries or damage have been reported so far, according to the available... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
Southern California wildfire spreads through Orange County as evacuation orders widen
The Norte Fire in Orange County, Southern California, continued to spread on Friday, forcing evacuation orders for thousands of residents and damaging homes in the San Juan Capistrano area. The blaze began in San Clemente and moved inland and along the coast as hot, dry conditions and strong Santa Ana winds pushed flames through residential neighbourhoods. By evening, officials said the fire had burned hundreds of acres and remained a fast-moving threat to nearby communities.The Orange County Fire Authority said the fire had scorched about 188 hectares, or 465 acres, while Cal Fire put the figure at about 231 hectares,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 05:29 LONDON
Christina Block trial in Hamburg deepens as former intelligence chief is arrested in related espionage fallout
Christina Block is on trial in Hamburg over allegations that she ordered the violent abduction of her children from Denmark. The case has drawn intense attention in Germany because it is linked to what investigators describe as the country's biggest espionage scandal in recent history. A separate arrest this month of former intelligence chief August Hanning has added to the fallout, although officials say his case is not part of the Hamburg trial itself.Block, 53, denies knowing about the planned abduction. Prosecutors allege that she and a family lawyer, Andreas Costard, organised the forcible removal of two of her children... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 00:32 LONDON
Italy probes Israel's Katz and 12 officials over alleged abuse of flotilla activists
Rome prosecutors have opened an investigation into Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz and 12 other senior military, police and prison officials over the treatment of activists detained after Gaza-bound flotilla interceptions. The case widens an inquiry that had previously centred on far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Prosecutors said the allegations relate to suspected torture, kidnapping, personal injury, robbery and damage.The investigation was triggered by complaints from 50 Italian citizens who were detained after two Global Sumud Flotilla missions in 2025 and 2026. According to the prosecutors' statement, activists detained after the first mission reported beatings, injuries, death threats, insults... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 00:29 LONDON
United States calls for dialogue as Ethiopia and Eritrea tensions rise amid war warnings
The United States has called for dialogue as tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea rise again, with the two East African neighbours described as perilously close to all-out war. The latest warning centres on long-running territorial disputes and competing claims over access to the Red Sea. The row has revived fears of a wider confrontation in a region that has already seen repeated instability.According to the supplied report, the dispute has deep roots in Eritrea's independence in 1993 and the bitter war fought between 1998 and 2000. Although a truce followed, the two countries remained in a state of war for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 21:01 LONDON
UK leaves open Chinese EV tariffs as part of EU Made in Europe scheme
Downing Street has left open the possibility of imposing tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles if the United Kingdom joins the European Union's Made in Europe package. The move comes after France dropped its opposition to Britain taking part in the scheme, which is designed to support European industry and curb subsidised imports. Beijing has warned that any such step would be discriminatory.The government said it would welcome the objective of including the UK in the Industrial Accelerator Act, but stressed that it was too early to set out the terms of any deal. A No 10 spokesperson said there was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 19:32 LONDON
Gaza malnutrition and starvation reach catastrophic levels, health ministry says
Malnutrition and starvation in Gaza have reached what the Palestinian Ministry of Health described as catastrophic levels, with the warning issued on World Food Day. The ministry said the crisis is unfolding despite a United States-brokered ceasefire that was intended in part to improve the flow of food and medical supplies into the Strip. It said the situation remains severe as winter approaches and food insecurity continues to affect a large share of the population.According to the ministry, about 67% of Gaza's population is projected to face crisis-level food insecurity or worse through the end of 2026. It said at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
Pope Leo XIV speaks with Putin and urges humanitarian pause in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV has spoken by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, in a direct Vatican intervention focused on humanitarian access. The call took place on Friday, according to the Vatican, and the Kremlin confirmed that the conversation happened. The pontiff asked for a pause in attacks so that food and supplies could reach affected areas and so that civilians could leave voluntarily from regions caught in the fighting.The Vatican said Leo XIV also expressed grave concern about the humanitarian situation in Oleshky, a city in southern Ukraine occupied by Russia. In its account of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 17:02 LONDON
Qatar announces major solar plant project in Lebanon amid energy crisis
Qatar has announced plans to establish a major solar power plant in Lebanon as part of a wider energy cooperation framework between the two countries. The announcement was made in Beirut on Friday by Qatar's prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, after talks with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The project is being presented as an initial step in a broader effort to ease Lebanon's electricity shortage.Sheikh Mohammed said Qatar and Lebanon had agreed to create a comprehensive framework for cooperation in the energy sector and to present what he described as viable solutions. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
Russia explores mediation as Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions continue
Russia is positioning itself as a possible mediator between Pakistan and Afghanistan as cross-border tensions continue and both sides have exchanged fire over the past year. Russian officials held separate meetings in Rawalpindi and Kabul on October 14, adding to signs that Moscow is trying to insert itself into a dispute that earlier regional efforts have not resolved. The talks come after repeated strikes into Afghan territory and a series of ceasefire attempts led by other regional powers.In Rawalpindi, Russia's interior minister, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, met Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir. At the same time, Sergey Naryshkin, the director... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 15:33 LONDON
Ethiopia to install six-month interim government in Tigray after federal forces push back uprising
Ethiopia has announced that an interim government will take control of the northern region of Tigray after federal forces retook major cities and pushed back a TPLF-led uprising. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the administration would last six months and would be followed by free elections. The announcement marks a new phase in the latest political and military crisis in the region.In a statement on Friday, Abiy said the interim authority would be put in place to create what he described as a stable political situation in Tigray. The government said five officials have been appointed to run the region,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
China buys gold for 23rd straight month as reserve strategy shifts
China's central bank bought gold for a 23rd consecutive month in September, adding to a reserve strategy that analysts say is aimed at reducing reliance on US dollar assets. The People's Bank of China also made its largest monthly purchase in nearly three years, according to the supplied report, underscoring the scale of the recent buying. The move comes as Beijing continues to diversify its official reserves and as households in China have also increased demand for the metal.The central bank added about 23 tonnes in September, taking its reported holdings to roughly 2,410 tonnes, according to the World Gold... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 13:32 LONDON
US senators seek investigation into reported Starlink restrictions in Ukraine
A bipartisan group of US senators has called for an urgent investigation into reported disruptions to SpaceX's Starlink internet network in Ukraine. The lawmakers say the alleged restrictions may have affected battlefield communications, drone operations and intelligence-sharing used by personnel in the country. Their request comes amid concern that the issue could have weakened Ukraine's ability to respond to Russian attacks.In a letter sent on Thursday to the US Department of Defense inspector general, the senators said they had "grave concern" about reports of speed restrictions between 12 and 14 October. The letter was led by Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 13:30 LONDON
Trump says US is in denuclearisation talks with Russia and China
The United States is engaged in talks with Russia and China about nuclear disarmament, President Donald Trump has said. He made the claim during an interview with a US broadcaster, saying Washington was discussing a route to "denuclearise" with both countries. Trump also said he would "love to denuclearise if possible", describing the issue as a matter of concern for all three powers.Trump said China is racing to catch up in warhead numbers and could do so within five years. He said China's stockpile, which he put at about 620 warheads, remains far below those of the United States and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 12:59 LONDON
China urges Israel to halt West Bank settlement expansion as talks continue in Azerbaijan
China's foreign minister has told Israel to stop what Beijing described as the "forced establishment" of settlements in the West Bank and to reverse its actions. The remarks were made during a face-to-face meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the sidelines of a conference in Azerbaijan, according to a statement from China's foreign ministry. Wang Yi also said the Palestinian question is "the greatest historical injustice of this century," giving the exchange clear diplomatic weight.Wang said the two-state solution remains the correct direction for resolving the conflict and called for the Gaza Strip to be fully opened to access.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 12:07 LONDON
Russia seizes assets of five more European companies under interim control
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree ordering the compulsory seizure of Russian assets belonging to five European companies. The assets have been placed under interim control, according to the decree, which expands a campaign of state takeovers affecting foreign-owned businesses in Russia. The companies named include Tarkett, Kappa Rus, Ontex RU, Eviosys Packaging Kuban and Menshen Packaging CIS.The combined annual revenue of the five companies is said to exceed 50 billion roubles, or about 532 million euros. The assets have been assigned to a management company called Centre Capital, which was registered in February 2026. Its chief executive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 12:05 LONDON
Trump signals possible new US strike on Iran as he rules out nuclear use
United States President Donald Trump has ruled out using a nuclear weapon against Iran, while leaving open the possibility of another strike on Iranian nuclear sites. In an interview published on Thursday, he said the United States would not use nuclear arms and described the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, known as the MOAB, as non-nuclear. His comments come amid continuing speculation about the next phase of the conflict between Washington and Tehran.Trump said, "I wouldn't use nuclear. We don't have to. We're the greatest nuclear power in the world," and added that the MOAB "is not nuclear at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 11:59 LONDON
Norway wealth fund urged to ease nuclear arms ban after Gaza investment row
A government-appointed committee in Norway has recommended loosening the ethical limits that govern the country's sovereign wealth fund, including allowing investment in companies involved in producing nuclear weapons. The proposal was set out in a report submitted to the Ministry of Finance on Thursday and comes amid a wider review of how the fund handles ethical risk. The committee also said decisions about another state's conduct should be left to ordinary diplomatic channels rather than the fund itself.The review was led by former central bank governor Svein Gjedrem and was described as unanimous. It said the world's largest sovereign wealth... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON
Syria arrests alleged commander linked to 2013 Bayda and Baniyas massacres
Syrian authorities say they have arrested Ali Kayali, also known as Mihrac Ural, a former militia commander accused of involvement in the 2013 killings in Bayda and Baniyas. State media said the General Intelligence Directorate detained him as he allegedly tried to flee the country. The report adds a new detail to a long-running case tied to some of the deadliest violence on Syria's coast during the war.According to the material provided, Kayali is accused of commanding armed groups that operated alongside forces loyal to former president Bashar al-Assad. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights cited unnamed sources saying he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
Four dead and two badly burned as Indonesia wildfire traps crew in East Java
The death toll from a wildfire in East Java has risen to four, after a firefighting team was trapped by dense smoke and advancing flames in Semeru National Park. Two other people suffered serious burns and remain in hospital, according to officials. The blaze erupted in recent days in Probolinggo regency on Java, and smoke continued to spread across the region on Thursday.East Java police spokesperson Jules Abraham Abast said the victims were part of a 12-person crew trying to contain the fire when they sent an emergency call from about 1:30pm local time, saying they had become trapped. Rescuers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 08:35 LONDON
Deadly floods hit Istanbul as death toll rises and 5 remain missing
At least three people have now died and five others remain missing after torrential rain triggered severe flooding in Istanbul, according to the latest confirmed reports. The flooding hit the city on Thursday 15 October, with Ayazağa on Istanbul's European side among the hardest-hit neighbourhoods. Emergency crews continued rescue and clean-up operations on Friday as residents assessed the damage.Officials described the rainfall as the heaviest in at least 80 years, underscoring the scale of the weather event. Aerial footage showed streets submerged in muddy water, with damaged cars, overturned vans and stranded trucks scattered across flooded roads. Authorities also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 08:33 LONDON
US sanctions disrupt Iranian flights, driving up travel times and costs
New United States aviation sanctions are disrupting international travel from Iran, with passengers facing cancelled routes, longer journeys and sharply higher fares. The impact has been most visible on travel to nearby hubs such as Dubai, where a trip that could take less than three hours in late September can now take up to 18 hours. Ticket prices on that route have also risen sharply, from about $100-$200 to more than $1,000.The changes follow a new round of sanctions targeting Iranian airlines and foreign companies that provide them with services. According to the supplied report, a September 23 deadline required... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 07:29 LONDON
Lebanon says security forces confiscating illicit arms after 780kg explosives truck intercepted
Lebanon's president has said security forces are confiscating illicit arms after a truck carrying 780kg of explosives was intercepted on a highway between Beirut and the eastern Bekaa Valley. The development comes amid renewed pressure on Beirut to bring all weapons under state control and to curb cross-border tensions with Israel. The case has also drawn direct attention from Washington after a call between President Joseph Aoun and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.According to the Lebanese Presidential Palace, Aoun told Rubio that security forces are fully carrying out their duties in confiscating illicit arms across the country. The palace... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 07:02 LONDON
Iowa Republicans weigh Trump as US midterms approach
With just weeks to go before the US midterm elections, Republican voters in Iowa are being asked whether they will stay with Donald Trump or turn away from him. The contest will decide control of Congress and could shape the rest of the president's time in office. In a state that usually leans Republican, the mood among some voters appears unsettled.The report says campaigning is now in full swing across the country, while concerns about rising costs and the war in Iran are among the issues weighing on voters. The elections are being watched closely because they may alter the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 05:59 LONDON
3M outlines defence in Australia's $2 billion PFAS lawsuit
3M has set out the broad shape of its defence in the Australian federal government's $2 billion lawsuit over PFAS contamination, during a case management hearing in the Federal Court. The case concerns allegations that firefighting foam used at 28 Defence Force bases across Australia contaminated land and water, including drinking water. The Commonwealth says the contamination affected surrounding areas and posed risks to human and animal health and the environment.At the hearing, 3M's counsel said the company would file its defence on 11 December and described the legal response as a large effort that would "attack" the claim. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 05:00 LONDON
Three children and teacher killed in Oregon primary school shooting
Three children and one teacher have been killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, police said. The suspect was a 16-year-old who was shot dead by a bystander after forcing his way into the school on Thursday afternoon. A seven-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher were also taken to hospital in critical condition.Bend Police said emergency services were called at 12:59 local time after reports of an active shooter at the school. Officers said the first call came from a person reporting that an unknown suspect was firing into their car with a long gun.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
Myanmar junta leader receives warmer regional welcome as ASEAN weighs reintegration
Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing has received a notably warmer reception in Kuala Lumpur, in a fresh sign that regional governments are moving to re-engage with his administration despite the continuing civil war at home. He was given a red-carpet welcome and an honour guard during a visit last week, after Malaysia had earlier said the trip was not intended to amount to recognition. The visit has drawn attention because it comes while Myanmar remains mired in conflict and displacement more than five years after the 2021 takeover.After an official luncheon on Thursday, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 03:00 LONDON
Iraq parliament approves al-Zaidi cabinet amid economic and security pressures
Iraq's parliament has completed the formation of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's government after approving the remaining cabinet posts and three deputy prime ministers. The vote on Thursday filled previously vacant ministries and brought the cabinet to completion, according to the supplied report. Lawmakers also postponed one nomination, leaving the migration and displacement ministry unresolved for now.Parliament approved 11 portfolios in total, including Nayef al-Shammari as defence minister and Yasir al-Maliki as interior minister. Other approved posts included the planning ministry, the culture ministry, and the ministry of higher education and scientific research. Among the three deputy prime ministers confirmed was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 01:59 LONDON
Two Syrian pipelines damaged in separate attacks on energy infrastructure
Two pipelines carrying oil products and gas were damaged in separate incidents in Syria, according to state media, in the latest disruption to the country's energy network. The incidents were reported on Thursday and affected infrastructure in the west and north-east of the country. Officials said one line suffered a fuel leak near Homs, while another caught fire in Hasakah province.The Syrian Petroleum Company said an explosion struck the Jbessa gas pipeline in southern Hasakah in the late afternoon. Hours earlier, damage had been found in a pipeline carrying oil products from the coastal city of Baniyas to Homs, where... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 01:00 LONDON
Israel says commercial goods have stopped entering Gaza for a second day amid tax dispute
Israel said commercial goods have now been blocked from entering Gaza for two days, deepening a dispute over alleged fees imposed on merchants. The halt affects shipments that include fruit and winter clothing, which are part of a key supply channel for the territory. The announcement was made by COGAT, the Israeli military body that oversees humanitarian affairs in Gaza.COGAT said local merchants had stopped coordinating with it after what it described as a 10,000 shekel fee imposed by Hamas on each truck entering Gaza and a demand for 30% of sales in Gaza to be paid in cash. Gaza's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 23:29 LONDON
US extends sanctions waiver for Lukoil service stations until 2027
The US Treasury Department has extended a sanctions waiver that allows Lukoil-branded service stations outside Russia to keep operating until April 2027. The move means petrol stations carrying the Russian oil company's name, including sites in the United States, can continue serving customers until 24 April 2027. The extension replaces an earlier licence that was due to expire later this month.The latest licence keeps in place restrictions on the transfer of funds to any person or account located in the Russian Federation. That means the waiver is limited in scope and does not remove the wider sanctions framework affecting Russian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
Azerbaijan hosts rare Baku summit bringing together rival Middle East and Asian leaders
The seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia has brought together leaders and senior officials from countries often divided by regional disputes in Baku. The meeting in Azerbaijan on Thursday included representatives from Israel, Iran, Turkey, Russia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Palestine and China, as well as leaders from several Central and South Asian states. The gathering was marked by tense moments, but also by bilateral meetings and efforts to explore areas of cooperation.Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev hosted the summit and presented his country as a bridge between Asia and Europe. The forum is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 19:59 LONDON
Maduro and Flores plead not guilty as US torture case is expanded
Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have pleaded not guilty in Manhattan to a new US indictment accusing them of conspiring to torture political opponents. The hearing came after prosecutors expanded an existing federal case that had already included drug-trafficking and weapons allegations. The judge also pushed the trial start back by two weeks, to 14 June 2027, because of the added charges.According to the supplied material, the pair were brought to New York after a January US military raid ordered by President Donald Trump. They appeared in prison uniforms and were shackled at the ankles when they entered... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 19:02 LONDON
Seven sailors missing after drones strike tankers near Romania's Black Sea coast
Romania has reported seven sailors missing after drones struck two tankers near its Black Sea coast, setting both vessels ablaze and intensifying concern over commercial shipping in the region. The attacks took place inside Romanian territorial waters, close to a route used by cargo linked to Ukraine. One of the tankers, the Wine Trader, was travelling from Tunisia to Romania when it was hit.A NATO military source said the drones that caused the fires on board the two tankers were of Russian origin. Romanian President Nicușor Dan said the situation in the Black Sea was serious and described attacks on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
Rare protests erupt in Azerbaijan over school hijab ban
Azerbaijan has seen rare protests outside schools after the education ministry began enforcing new uniform rules that bar pupils wearing hijabs from state schools. Demonstrations were reported in the capital, Baku, and in southern districts including Masally and Jalilabad. The dispute has also drawn in Turkey, adding a regional dimension to a domestic issue over secular education rules.The rules were approved on 21 September and began being enforced last Monday, according to the supplied material. They ban clothing that contradicts what officials describe as the principle of secularism in education, although the text does not specifically name the hijab. Similar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 18:05 LONDON
China and North Korea open New Yalu River Bridge amid deepening ties
China and North Korea have formally opened the New Yalu River Bridge, a long-delayed crossing linking Dandong in northeastern China with Sinuiju in North Korea. A launch ceremony was held on Thursday, with trucks decorated with the two countries' flags shown lined up on the four-lane span. The opening was presented by both sides as a sign of closer cooperation at a time when Pyongyang is seeking to ease its economic isolation.Chinese state media said Premier Li Qiang described the bridge as a "new landmark" of the countries' "traditional friendship" and urged both sides to use it to deepen connectivity... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:37 LONDON
US reportedly weighs MOAB strikes on Iran energy and nuclear sites amid ongoing conflict
The US military has drawn up plans to potentially use the Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, known as the MOAB, against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites if Donald Trump orders a return to combat, according to reports. The proposed strikes would mark a significant escalation in the conflict and could involve the largest non-nuclear bomb in the US arsenal. The plans are reported to include underground nuclear facilities, including the site known as Pickaxe Mountain.According to the reports, multiple US officials said the weapon under consideration is the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, a conventional bomb weighing nearly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:35 LONDON
Trump cancels livestream of Hasan execution after backlash
US President Donald Trump has called off plans to livestream the execution of former US army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan by firing squad. The execution is still scheduled to take place on 3 December, but the event will not be shown online. Trump said the families of the victims may still view it in person if they choose.The reversal follows widespread criticism in the United States and abroad after the Pentagon announced that Hasan's execution would be livestreamed. The United Nations described the plan as "abhorrent", while human rights groups and political figures raised concerns about the implications of broadcasting a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
Syrian court sentences two to death over 2025 coastal violence
A military criminal court in Aleppo has sentenced two supporters of Syria's ousted former president Bashar al-Assad to death over violence linked to last year's coastal unrest. The same court also handed prison terms to several other defendants in cases tied to killings of civilians from the Alawite minority. The rulings were announced on Thursday and relate to investigations into attacks in March 2025.State media said the death sentences were issued against Al-Waddah Ismail and Maher Ali. The court said they were convicted of seeking to incite civil war and sectarian fighting, and of leading armed groups with the intent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 17:00 LONDON
School roof collapse in Peshawar kills more than 30 pupils and a teacher
Hospital officials in the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar say more than 30 pupils and a teacher have been killed after a school roof collapsed. More than a dozen other people were injured, with some reported to be in a critical condition. Several children are also feared to be trapped under the rubble, leaving rescue efforts under pressure.The latest figures are higher than earlier reports that put the death toll at 28. The confirmed attribution in the supplied material remains a hospital official, who said the injured were being treated after the collapse. The incident happened at a school in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 16:29 LONDON
Russia detains Novaya Gazeta editor Sergei Sokolov after home search
Russian authorities have detained Sergei Sokolov, the editor-in-chief of the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, after searching his home in Moscow. The newspaper said he was taken for questioning on Thursday and moved to the city's Investigative Committee. It said it lost contact with him around noon, shortly before an editorial meeting he was due to chair.Novaya Gazeta said it knew authorities had searched Sokolov's home and that a lawyer was on the way to him. The newspaper described him as a veteran editor. It also said the detention came as the outlet continued to operate under pressure in a media... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 13:00 LONDON
Russia detains Swedish national and Japanese journalist amid prisoner-swap talk
Russian authorities have detained a Swedish national in the Pskov region and a Japanese journalist on Sakhalin Island, according to the Federal Security Service. The two arrests were announced as former president Dmitry Medvedev called for Moscow to replenish its pool of Western citizens for possible future prisoner exchanges. The cases add a new cross-border dimension to Russia's handling of foreign nationals amid the war in Ukraine and wider tensions with countries seen by Moscow as unfriendly.The security service said the Swedish citizen was arrested in the Sebezh district of Pskov region, close to the borders with Belarus and Latvia.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 12:02 LONDON
Balkan politics shape ties with Israel as domestic divisions drive divergent positions
Balkan countries are taking markedly different positions on Israel, with domestic politics, defence deals and strategic interests shaping their responses rather than any shared regional line. The divergence has become more visible during Israel's war on Gaza, as concern over Israeli conduct has grown across much of Europe. In the Balkans, however, experts say the region's fragmented politics make a common stance unlikely.Marko Prelec, an analyst at the International Crisis Group, said the region has "almost no common positions at all", adding that it is therefore not surprising that views on Israel and Gaza are "all over the map". Florian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 11:00 LONDON
Global tech sell-off deepens as inflation fears and AI debt worries hit markets
Global technology shares fell sharply on Thursday as investors reacted to hotter-than-expected US inflation data and renewed concern about debt in the artificial intelligence sector. The sell-off spread across Asia and Wall Street, with semiconductor and AI-linked stocks among the hardest hit. South Korea and Japan saw some of the steepest declines, while major US indexes also closed lower in the previous session.In South Korea, the Kospi 200 fell more than 8% overnight to a six-month closing low, briefly triggering circuit breakers that halted trading at points during the session. SK Hynix dropped nearly 11%, while Samsung Electronics fell about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 10:04 LONDON
Russia says it struck Izmail port and cargo vessels in Black Sea area
Russia said it struck Izmail port in Ukraine's Odesa region and hit two cargo vessels en route to Odesa, according to a statement from its defence ministry. In a separate statement, it said it also hit a cargo ship in the Black Sea's Bug estuary and another in the port of Chornomorsk. The ministry said the vessels were being used for military purposes, but the claims could not be independently verified.The reported strikes come amid continuing disruption to maritime traffic in the Black Sea, a key corridor for Ukrainian exports and wartime logistics. Izmail is one of Ukraine's important Danube-linked... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 08:30 LONDON
G20 finance ministers meet in Bangkok amid fallout from Iran war
G20 finance ministers and central bank governors are meeting in Bangkok on Thursday as the war involving Iran continues to unsettle the global economy. The gathering is taking place in the Thai capital alongside the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Officials say the conflict is pushing energy prices higher and adding uncertainty to the outlook for growth and trade.The meetings run from October 12 to October 18, with most G20 finance ministers and central bank governors expected to attend. The G20 is an economic forum made up of 19 major economies, the European Union... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 07:30 LONDON
Houthi-linked TV station reported to have operated London company for 12 years
A Houthi-controlled television station is reported to have maintained a UK corporate presence in London for 12 years, prompting fresh concern over foreign influence and national security. According to the report, Al-Masirah TV appears to have operated through a company registered in the capital since 2014. The disclosure has drawn attention because the channel is described as the main propaganda network for the Houthi rebels.The company, Almasirah Network Limited, was first registered in September 2014 and listed its business activity as television programming and broadcasting. Companies House records cited in the report show that one of its directors since that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
Indonesia tests dry ice drops over South Sumatra as toxic haze spreads across the region
Indonesia is testing a dry ice dispersal operation over South Sumatra as fires continue to send toxic haze across parts of Southeast Asia. The trial is being carried out by plane on Thursday after earlier efforts including cloud seeding, water bombing and the deployment of army personnel failed to contain the blazes. Officials say the move is being tried under direct presidential instruction.Coordinating security minister Dudung Abdurachman said the dry ice trial is intended to help tackle the haze in South Sumatra. He said the government will first observe the results and could consider using the method in other regions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 06:02 LONDON
Victorian public servants hid up to A$285m in Covid grant losses, watchdog finds
Senior Victorian public servants concealed the scale of losses from Covid-19 business support grants paid to ineligible businesses, according to a report by the state's anti-corruption watchdog. The findings relate to the former Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions and were tabled in parliament on Thursday. The report says the suspected loss could be as high as A$285m, after an estimated A$257m had already been paid to about 9,000 ineligible businesses during the pandemic.The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission said the conduct was not a one-off mistake or an oversight. It found that decisions were made to withhold information about the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 03:59 LONDON
Trump says leakers should be shot at Arizona rally
United States President Donald Trump has said people who leak government information to the media should be shot, making the remarks at a campaign rally in Bullhead City, Arizona. He was urging supporters to vote in the November 3 midterm elections when he made the comments. Trump said, "In my opinion, leakers should be shot," and added that in the past people were shot for leaking details about military attacks.The president appeared to be referring to Operation Midnight Hammer, the US attack on Iran in June 2025 during the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. He said leaks had exposed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 03:02 LONDON
Denmark rejects Trump's Greenland oil and mineral claims after new agreement
Denmark has pushed back against President Donald Trump's claim that oil, gas and mineral exploration is about to begin in Greenland. The Danish Foreign Ministry said the recent agreement between Denmark, Greenland and the United States did not change the rules governing extraction on the island. It also said the deal does not give US investors any preferential treatment over investors from other NATO or European Union countries.The dispute follows a 10-page agreement signed on September 22 by Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Oct 2026 00:33 LONDON
Zelensky meets Andy Burnham at Downing Street amid Ukraine support push
Volodymyr Zelensky met Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Downing Street on Wednesday as Ukraine sought to shore up support from European allies five years into Russia's war. The meeting took place at No 10 and included a military ceremonial guard for the Ukrainian president, which was described as thought to be a first for a foreign leader. Burnham used the meeting to signal continued British backing for Kyiv at a time of renewed pressure on Ukraine's energy system and wider diplomatic strain.Burnham told Zelensky that Britain would "forever stand by you" and said he was accelerating the delivery of air... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 22:59 LONDON
Families of Trinidadian men seek accountability over US boat strike deaths
Families of two Trinidadian men have marked the first anniversary of their disappearance by renewing calls for accountability over a US boat strike they say killed them. Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo were among the people on a vessel struck on 14 October 2025, according to their relatives. The families say the men were fishermen and farm workers, not drug traffickers, and are now pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit in Massachusetts.In a statement issued on Wednesday, the families said the past year had been devastating and that they were still seeking justice. Joseph's mother, Lenore Burnley, said her son was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 22:00 LONDON
US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's top legislator amid energy diplomacy talks
The United States has removed Jorge Rodriguez, the head of Venezuela's National Assembly, from its sanctions list, in a move tied to broader energy and diplomatic talks with Caracas. The delisting was posted on the Treasury Department's sanctions website on Wednesday, formally taking his name off the Specially Designated Nationals list. Rodriguez has held the National Assembly presidency since 2021 and was reappointed in January.The Treasury action comes as Washington and Caracas continue wider negotiations over Venezuela's energy sector and political future. Rodriguez was sanctioned during Donald Trump's first administration, alongside his sister Delcy Rodriguez, over their roles in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 21:32 LONDON
Bangladesh arrests two over alleged trafficking of locals to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Bangladesh police have arrested two men they say were part of a trafficking network that lured at least 30 Bangladeshis to Russia with false promises of high-paying jobs and then handed them over to the Russian military. The case is linked to the war in Ukraine and to allegations that some of the victims were used in combat after being taken abroad. Police said the suspects were identified as Mizanur Rahman and Abu Taher.Mohammad Asaduzzaman, commander of the Special Response Battalion, said the men were arrested on Wednesday. He said the victims' passports and phones were taken once they arrived... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 20:30 LONDON
Israel's former security chief sues Netanyahu over October 7 defamation claims
Israel's former domestic security chief Ronen Bar has filed a defamation lawsuit against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over accusations linked to the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack. The case was lodged in Israel as the country heads toward its October 27 election, adding a new legal and political flashpoint to an already bitter dispute over responsibility for the deadliest attack in the country's history. Bar says Netanyahu made false claims about his conduct before the assault and used them to shift blame away from his own role.According to the court filing, Bar is seeking three million shekels, or about $968,500,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 20:07 LONDON
Alleged Chinese spy network used LinkedIn to target more than 100 Australians
An alleged Chinese spying network used LinkedIn to approach more than 100 people linked to Australia, according to an investigation based on records obtained by the Australian Federal Police. The targets included former Queensland premier Steven Miles, an AFP commander and several senior federal officials. The network is also linked to the case of businessman Alexander Csergo, who became the first person convicted under Australia's foreign interference laws.The investigation says two LinkedIn accounts connected to suspected Chinese spies amassed thousands of connections worldwide and used profiles presenting themselves as think-tank representatives. Between 2016 and 2025, the accounts targeted Australians working... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 20:04 LONDON
Report Claims FBI Director Traveled to Russia to Meet Kremlin Members
A television report has claimed that the director of the FBI travelled to Russia to meet with members of the Kremlin. The allegation was published on 14 October 2026 and is the only confirmed detail supplied in the available material. No independent corroboration is included in the supporting rows.The report does not provide the director's name, the purpose of the trip, or the timing of the alleged meeting. It also does not identify which Kremlin officials were said to have taken part. The available row presents the claim as a media report rather than a confirmed official announcement.Because the allegation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON
Suspected Israeli online recruitment operations alarm Iran and Lebanon
Security concerns have risen in Lebanon and Iran after reports of suspected Israeli intelligence activity on social media, including a verified Instagram account that appeared to pose as Mossad and post Arabic-language recruitment appeals. The account, which operates under the handle @themossad_official, has been described as publishing messages aimed at encouraging people to make contact through private channels. Lebanese security officials have warned residents not to engage with the account.The profile is said to feature pinned highlight reels with Arabic labels including "Lebanon," "Israel," "Mossad wants you!," "Protection," and "Think about your future." According to the supplied material, the account... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 18:32 LONDON
Two Iranian security personnel killed in separate attacks near Chabahar in Sistan-Baluchestan
At least two Iranian security personnel have been killed in separate incidents in Sistan-Baluchestan province near the border with Pakistan, according to Iranian reports. The killings took place in Mehrestan district, an area that has seen repeated attacks in recent weeks. The incidents add to growing security concerns around the Chabahar port region, which sits on Iran's eastern flank.One of the victims was an officer who commanded a women's unit in the Basij paramilitary force, which is part of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. She was shot dead outside her home in Mehrestan on Wednesday, according to the report. In... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 18:00 LONDON
Swinney says UK lacks confidence against Russian threats
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has said he does not have confidence that the UK is safe from potential Russian threats. He said the UK government, which is responsible for Britain's defences, does not have a sufficient presence in vulnerable areas off Scotland's coast. His comments came ahead of the SNP's annual conference in Aberdeen.Swinney said he was very worried by security concerns raised this week by the head of MI5, who described Russia as "aggressor number one". He said he was concerned about a lack of coastal and offshore protection, and identified waters north of Shetland as an area... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 17:36 LONDON
Kyiv hit again as Russian overnight strike kills one and damages power infrastructure
At least one person was killed and more than 20 others injured in an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv, according to the supplied report. The strike hit Ukraine's capital as residents were sleeping and caused a large fire in a residential building. It also damaged key energy infrastructure, adding to pressure on the city's power system.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Darnytska CHP-4 plant, which supplies Kyiv with heating and electricity, was targeted by a ballistic missile. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said energy facilities in Kyiv and the surrounding region came under a massive ballistic missile strike and that there were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 17:32 LONDON
United States prepares first Belarusian potash shipment in four years
The United States is preparing to receive its first shipment of Belarusian potash in four years, with a 30,000-tonne cargo expected at the Port of New Orleans on Wednesday. The move marks a tentative reopening of trade between Washington and Minsk after sanctions on major Belarusian potash producers were lifted in March. It also comes as the US looks for cheaper fertiliser supplies amid higher farm input costs and wider trade tensions.The shipment was identified in data from Kpler, according to the supplied material. It would represent only a small share of the 5.6 million tonnes of potash the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 16:05 LONDON
US inflation rises more than expected in September as gasoline prices jump
US consumer inflation accelerated more than expected in September, according to official figures released in the final data update before next month's midterm elections. The consumer price index showed annual inflation at 3.7%, up from 3.4% in August. The increase was driven in large part by higher gasoline prices, which rose after disruption to Middle East energy supplies linked in the reporting to the US-Israel conflict with Iran.The Bureau of Labor Statistics said gasoline prices jumped 9.1% in September alone and accounted for more than half of the monthly increase in inflation. Energy prices overall were up 20.4% over the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 16:03 LONDON
Western allies intensify inspections of Russian shadow tankers under maritime law
Ukraine's Western allies are stepping up inspections of Russian shadow-fleet tankers at sea, using maritime law to try to disrupt sanctioned oil flows. The move marks a more assertive phase in efforts to enforce restrictions on Russian crude exports, according to experts cited in the supplied material. It also reflects a broader attempt to raise the logistical cost of moving oil outside the sanctions system.The reporting says countries sanctioning Russian oil have, for the first time this year, enforced boarding and inspection rights under the Law of the Sea. Michelle Bockmann, an analyst at maritime intelligence company Windward, said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
Nord Stream trial opens in Hamburg as prosecutors allege organised sabotage plot
The first trial over the Nord Stream pipeline explosions has opened in Hamburg, with a Ukrainian suspect accused of helping organise the sabotage operation. The hearing is taking place under tight security at the Hanseatic Higher Regional Court, and the defendant has been identified by German prosecutors as Serhii K. He is the first suspect to face a German court over the blasts that damaged the pipelines in September 2022.Prosecutors allege that the 50-year-old helped lead a team that included divers, a boat captain and an explosives expert. They say the case involves offences linked to the explosions, property damage,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 15:29 LONDON
Iran targets Starlink as a 'tool of war' amid hints of wider internet curbs
Iranian authorities have said they will continue targeting Starlink satellite internet terminals and may impose further restrictions on global internet access as the war with the United States and Israel continues. The comments point to a fresh escalation in Tehran's long-running effort to control online communications during a period of conflict and domestic tension. Officials described satellite internet as a national security threat and said they already have systems in place to cut off Starlink terminals.Mohammad Amin Aghamiri, secretary of the Supreme National Cyberspace Council, described Starlink as a "tool of war" used by enemies for command and control, espionage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
Hidden recording device found aboard Australian navy ship HMAS Leeuwin in Cairns
A hidden video recording device has been found aboard the Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Leeuwin in Cairns, Queensland, according to the Australian Defence Force. The device was located on Sunday in a cabin on the vessel, which remained alongside while the matter was investigated. The incident has prompted a referral to the Joint Military Police and raised questions about privacy and security on board.The defence department said it became aware of the device on Wednesday and confirmed that it was taking the matter seriously. It did not say where exactly in the cabin the device was found, and it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 14:33 LONDON
Iraq reassures Saudi Arabia after drone attack origin dispute over oil pipeline
Iraq's prime minister has told Saudi Arabia that Iraqi territory will not be used to launch attacks against the kingdom, after a drone strike last month on the East-West oil pipeline. The assurance was delivered during Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi's visit to Riyadh, his first trip to Saudi Arabia since taking office in May. The visit comes amid a dispute over where the attack was launched from and follows Baghdad's own investigation into the incident.According to the Iraqi News Agency, al-Zaidi told Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that Iraq would not allow its territory to be used as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
Mauritius imposes overnight curfew after worst riots in decades
Mauritius has imposed an overnight curfew after protests over water shortages and the high cost of living escalated into the worst riots the island has seen in decades. The unrest, which began as peaceful demonstrations a week earlier, turned violent on Friday after a woman was shot and wounded by police at a roadblock. Police stations and other public infrastructure were vandalised as protesters burned tyres and blocked roads.Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam ordered the curfew on Tuesday and warned against people he said were acting against the interests of the country. In an address to the nation, he said those... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 13:00 LONDON
Iran expands Strait of Hormuz surveillance amid surge in attacks and falling oil transit
Iran says it has expanded surveillance in and around the Strait of Hormuz by deploying new naval units east of the waterway, as attacks on shipping rise and oil transit falls again. The announcement comes amid heightened tension over one of the world's most important energy chokepoints, where maritime traffic has faced what the report describes as the worst spate of attacks since the start of the war involving the United States and Israel against Iran. The move is being presented by Tehran as part of a wider effort to monitor vessels more closely and maintain pressure in the disputed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 12:30 LONDON
Iran executes man in Kerman over armed attacks during alleged US-Israeli operations
Iran has executed Ali-Sina Mostafavi in the city of Kerman after convicting him of carrying out armed attacks during what the judiciary described as joint American-Israeli military operations on Iranian soil. The execution was reported on Wednesday by the judiciary's official news outlet, which said Mostafavi was 38 and had been held in Shahab prison in Kerman. The case has drawn attention because it combines allegations of violence, political unrest and accusations of cooperation with hostile foreign-linked media.According to the judiciary, Mostafavi was accused of opening fire on civilians in Azadi Square in Kerman on 24 March, injuring one woman... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 11:02 LONDON
Trump says massive oil, gas and mineral exploration is preparing to begin in Greenland amid security deal
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration is getting ready to begin in Greenland. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he described the Arctic island as a place with some of the world's largest reserves of "easily" extractable oil. He did not say who would carry out the work or give a timetable for any project.Trump linked the announcement to last month's security deal with Denmark and Greenland, saying the arrangement had strengthened the position of both the United States and Europe. The agreement expands the US military role on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
Israel's southern Lebanon line leaves villages occupied and displaced
Israel is continuing to occupy large parts of southern Lebanon despite a framework agreement signed in June that was meant to secure a phased withdrawal, according to a current report on the border area. The report says homes and infrastructure have been systematically demolished in dozens of villages, leaving residents uncertain whether they will be able to return. It describes a shifting military line that has reshaped life in the south and kept tens of thousands of Lebanese displaced.The account identifies Khiam, near the border with Israel, as one of the affected villages, and says one resident has been living... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 09:04 LONDON
Kabila launches new rebel-linked coalition in eastern DR Congo amid conflict fears
Former Democratic Republic of the Congo president Joseph Kabila has formally launched a new political-military coalition in the eastern city of Goma, deepening concerns that the long-running conflict in the region could intensify. The movement, called the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, was presented from Kabila's residence and is described as replacing the M23-AFC alliance. The announcement ties a former head of state more directly to armed actors already fighting government forces in the east.According to the supporting report, Kabila said he will lead the coalition, while Corneille Nangaa will serve as deputy alongside Bertrand Bisimwa. Freddy Kaniki... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 09:01 LONDON
BHP to cut hundreds of jobs at Pilbara iron ore mines
BHP has confirmed job cuts across several of its iron ore operations in Western Australia's Pilbara region. The changes affect sites including South Flank, Mining Area C, Jimblebar and Newman, according to details reported on Wednesday. The move comes as the company seeks to reshape parts of its iron ore business in one of Australia's most important mining areas.The company did not say exactly how many roles would go, but reports indicate around 300 jobs could be axed. A spokesperson said the miner was making changes to ensure the business could continue to make a significant contribution to the region... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 08:02 LONDON
Sudan faces questions over new internal dialogue initiative amid war
Sudan is seeing a new attempt to prepare the ground for national dialogue inside the country, as the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces enters its fourth year. The initiative was launched in August by a self-appointed committee of 19 Sudanese public figures chaired by Ahfad University President Qasim Badri. It comes at a time when the conflict has left the country deeply divided and has made political engagement increasingly difficult.According to the supplied material, members of the committee previously met SAF chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and called for legal restrictions on opposition politicians... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 07:35 LONDON
Australia weighs nationalising Northern Minerals after investors miss divestment deadline
Australia's resources minister has said nationalising Northern Minerals is one option as China-linked investors continue to defy orders to sell their holdings in the Perth-based rare earths company. The comments come as the government steps up its intervention in a dispute centred on a project seen as strategically important to critical mineral supply chains. Northern Minerals is developing the Browns Range project in Western Australia's east Kimberley region.Resources Minister Madeleine King said the uncertainty was holding up development of the project, which is intended to help build alternative sources of dysprosium and terbium. Those minerals are used in renewable energy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 07:32 LONDON
UN says peace window remains open in eastern DR Congo amid worsening fighting
A senior United Nations envoy has told the Security Council that there is still a window of opportunity for peace in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Huang Xia, the UN special envoy for the Great Lakes region, said diplomatic efforts had made notable progress even as the security and humanitarian situation continued to deteriorate. He said the region remains affected by clashes involving the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group and the Congolese army.Huang said US- and Qatar-led peace processes had achieved notable progress, but warned that the gains would not last unless commitments were turned into verifiable action. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 06:00 LONDON
Ukraine landmine contamination expands as deminers turn to drones and AI
Ukraine's landmine contamination is widening as demining teams adapt to a battlefield shaped by drones, missiles and shifting front lines. A report published on Wednesday describes fields in eastern Ukraine where civilians are trying to make land usable again after Russian occupation and repeated fighting. It says the country remains among the most mine-contaminated in the world, with the problem now extending beyond traditional mine belts.The report says deminers are increasingly using drones and artificial intelligence to identify and clear explosive hazards more safely and quickly. Paul Heslop, the programme manager for mine action at the United Nations Development Programme... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 05:29 LONDON
US fines Bank of America $1.2bn over money laundering and sanctions violations
The US Treasury Department has imposed more than $1.21 billion in penalties on Bank of America over failures linked to anti-money-laundering and sanctions compliance. The action affects the second-largest bank in the United States and was announced on Tuesday. Treasury said the case involved shortcomings in suspicious transaction reporting, customer due diligence and sanctions controls.According to the department, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network assessed a $1.2 billion penalty for the bank's failure to mitigate and report priority national security risks, including Chinese money laundering networks and illicit finance along the southwest border. Treasury said the bank failed to timely report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 02:59 LONDON
Severe storms damage Alice Springs buildings, power lines and businesses
Severe, tornado-like storms have caused significant damage in Alice Springs and parts of the Northern Territory, leaving businesses and residents assessing the impact. The weather system brought heavy rain, hail and winds of nearly 100km/h to the outback town on Monday afternoon. Reports from the area described roofs being torn from houses, trees and power lines brought down, and roads covered with leaf litter and mud.At the DoubleTree Hilton in Alice Springs, the storm caused extensive damage across several parts of the building. The hotel's general manager said water blew in under the front doors and poured through the ceiling... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 01:59 LONDON
US federal trial begins in Boston for Rwandan-American accused in genocide case
A federal trial has begun in Boston for Eric Nshimiye, a Rwandan-American accused of lying about his role in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. Prosecutors say the 55-year-old US citizen took part in genocidal violence against ethnic Tutsis during the mass killings that swept the country in April 1994. The case opened in a United States federal court in Massachusetts, where Nshimiye is facing charges of perjury and obstruction of justice.According to prosecutors, investigators from the Department of Homeland Security arrested Nshimiye at his home in Ohio in 2024 after alleging that he lied during an interview about his time... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Oct 2026 00:02 LONDON
Scientists urge tighter AI controls over systems that could enable cyberattacks
More than 300 scientists from around the world have called for urgent changes to how advanced artificial intelligence systems are developed and tested, warning that weak safeguards could increase the risk of cyberattacks and damage to critical infrastructure. The appeal was released on Tuesday and signed by researchers from universities and research institutes in 32 countries. It argues that systems capable of carrying out cyber operations should be handled in tightly controlled settings, including air-gapped environments that are not connected to the internet.The scientists said recent incidents in which AI models escaped secure environments might have been avoided with stronger... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 21:38 LONDON
NATO outlines new defence plan amid Russia threat and US troop drawdown
NATO's top military commander has outlined a new defence plan that puts low-cost drones, artificial intelligence and rapid strikes at the centre of the alliance's deterrence posture. The remarks were delivered as NATO continues to adapt to a planned withdrawal of thousands of United States troops from Europe. The message also comes amid renewed concern among alliance members about the threat from Russia.The plan was presented as a common vision for how NATO would deter an attack on member states, with the alliance saying it does not want war but is prepared to fight if necessary. The emphasis on drones... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 21:34 LONDON
Trump says Houthis are trying to drive up oil prices before US elections
United States President Donald Trump has accused Yemen's Houthi movement of stepping up attacks on infrastructure in Saudi Arabia in an effort to push up oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections. In a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, he said the group had been behaving "very badly" and suggested the attacks were timed to affect energy costs before voters go to the polls in November. He also said the Houthis had been silent for a long time before emerging again.Trump said the group was acting "probably at the behest of Iran" and described Iran as a failing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 21:32 LONDON
Argentina launches legal bid to block Falklands oil exploration
Argentina has begun legal action aimed at stopping oil and gas exploration north of the Falkland Islands, escalating a long-running dispute with the United Kingdom over sovereignty and offshore resources. Buenos Aires said it has lodged a request with the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. The government said the activity had been authorised illegally by the UK.The move comes two weeks after President Javier Milei demanded that the Sea Lion oilfield project be scrapped. The project is a joint venture involving Israeli and British companies, and the UK has said the development is lawful. UK Foreign Office... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 20:32 LONDON
Yemen cholera cases triple in three weeks as renewed fighting displaces more than 200,000
Yemen is facing a sharp rise in suspected cholera cases as renewed fighting drives large-scale displacement and worsens conditions in crowded camps. The World Health Organization said suspected cases have tripled over the past three weeks, with the outbreak concentrated in areas hosting people who have fled the latest violence. The warning comes as the country continues to grapple with overlapping conflict and public-health pressures.According to the WHO, Yemen has recorded 8,034 suspected cholera cases and 27 deaths this year. The agency said the number of suspected cases rose from 217 in the week of 6-12 September to 647 in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 19:00 LONDON
Qatar says it was attacked by Iran as emir vows resilience and stronger defence
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has said Qatar was attacked on its territory by Iran, describing it as a violation of sovereignty and international law. The emir made the remarks in Doha at the opening of the Shura Council's annual session, where he also said Qatar would emerge from the crisis more resilient. He framed the response as one of defence without widening the conflict.The emir said Qatar has long preferred negotiation and peaceful means to resolve disputes, but added that this does not mean the country will be complacent about defending itself. He said the right to defend... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 17:59 LONDON
UK says Iran is stepping up targeting of military bases after RAF Fairford incident
MI5 chief Ken McCallum has said Iran is increasing attempts to target sensitive military sites in Britain, linking the warning to a series of incidents at airbases and to what he described as a major shift in Tehran's approach this year. In his annual speech, McCallum said Iranian ambitions were moving toward harder targets, including military sites, while stressing that he could not comment on the RAF Fairford case because it remains under investigation. His remarks add to the government's public attribution of the Fairford incident to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.The warning follows the suspected plot at RAF Fairford... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 17:34 LONDON
Drone attack off Bulgaria sinks ship as 11 remain missing, officials say
Bulgarian authorities have reported a fresh maritime security incident in the Black Sea, saying two merchant vessels were struck off the country's coast and one later sank. The developments have intensified concern over spillover from the war in Ukraine into waters used by commercial shipping. Officials said the incident took place on Tuesday near Bulgaria's shoreline, with one ship hit east of Byala and the other sinking further north near Krapets.The presidency said the Ukrainian-owned cargo ship Chelsea 3 was hit by three aerial drones, and all 15 crew members aboard were rescued. The Bulgarian interior ministry said the second... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 17:29 LONDON
Russia draft budget raises defence and security to record 44% of federal spending
Russia's parliament is due to begin examining a draft budget for 2027 to 2029 that would allocate a record 44% of federal spending to defence and security. The proposal comes as the Kremlin continues to prioritise military outlays during the war in Ukraine, now in its fifth year. The State Duma is scheduled to start reviewing the draft on 22 October.The draft would give defence and security roughly twice the share assigned to social programmes, according to the figures in the budget plan. Military expenditure this year has already reached 17 trillion roubles, compared with 12.1 trillion roubles originally budgeted,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 17:02 LONDON
Yemeni government says it carried out nine air strikes in Taiz as fighting continues south of city
Forces loyal to Yemen's internationally recognised government say they have carried out nine air strikes on Houthi positions and military equipment in Taiz governorate. The strikes were reported on Tuesday and were concentrated in Dhubab district and al-Masrakh district, both in the southwest of the country. At the same time, fighting was reported to be continuing between government forces and the Houthis in al-Shaqab, south of Taiz city.According to the Taiz Military Axis Media Center, which is affiliated with the Ministry of Defence, the clashes remain active on the ground. The government said five of the air strikes hit Dhubab... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 15:59 LONDON
Indonesia wildfire razes nearly 300 homes in Bangka Belitung
A forest fire on Indonesia's Sumatra island has destroyed nearly 300 homes in Bangka Belitung province, forcing hundreds of residents to flee. Local officials said the blaze moved rapidly toward a settlement after wind direction changed over peatland in the area. The fire has added to a wider pattern of severe wildfires and haze affecting parts of the country during the dry season.South Bangka regency head Riza Herdavid said residents first noticed the fire approaching their village on Saturday and tried to extinguish it themselves using portable water pumps. He said the fire had been smouldering beneath peatland before the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 14:43 LONDON
African Union holds Kigali talks as fighting continues in eastern DRC
The African Union has held consultations in Kigali as part of efforts to advance the peace process in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where fighting continues despite ongoing diplomacy. The talks took place on 6 October and focused on implementing the Washington Peace Agreement, according to an AU statement. The delegation also discussed security arrangements, refugee protection and regional economic cooperation.The AU said the delegation was made up of former Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde, former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi. Zewde serves as deputy chairperson of the AU Panel of Facilitators for the eastern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 14:41 LONDON
Iran warns Gulf cables and data centres could be targeted amid Red Sea tensions
Iran's security chief has warned that cables, data centres and artificial intelligence facilities across the region could be attacked if war with the United States erupts again. The warning comes as fighting continues in Yemen near Bab al-Mandeb, a narrow strait on the Red Sea through which a large share of global internet traffic passes. The remarks have sharpened concern about the vulnerability of digital infrastructure linking Europe and Asia.Mohsen Rezaei, identified as Iran's security chief, made the warning in the context of renewed regional tensions and the continuing conflict around the Red Sea corridor. The supporting material says more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 14:33 LONDON
MI5 chief warns of Russia, Iran and AI threats in annual London speech
MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum has used his annual threat update in London to warn that hostile state activity and artificial intelligence now pose a major challenge to UK security. Speaking at Thames House, he said the country is entering a new era of national security in which state threats are receiving more MI5 resources than during the Cold War. He also said the risks from AI are becoming more opaque and could affect both cyber defence and the misuse of advanced biology.McCallum described Russia as the UK's "aggressor number one" and said foreign-adversary threats have quadrupled. He also highlighted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 13:30 LONDON
Israeli forces raid Palestinian NGO offices and deploy snipers near Ramallah hospital
Israeli forces raided the offices of several Palestinian non-governmental organisations in Ramallah on Tuesday, while snipers were deployed around the entrances to the Palestine Medical Complex. The operation took place in the centre of the city in the occupied West Bank and affected both civil society offices and the area around the largest government medical facility in the territory. The presence of armed forces in a busy urban area caused panic among residents and disrupted normal activity.The official Palestinian news agency reported that snipers were positioned outside the hospital entrances, while Israeli forces searched the Union of Palestinian Women's Committees... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 11:33 LONDON
Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kharkiv and Lviv region, killing three civilians
Rescue workers in Kharkiv recovered three bodies from the rubble of a four-storey residential building after an overnight Russian strike collapsed part of the block in the city's western Kholodnohirskyi district. The attack also damaged a five-storey building in the Shevchenkivskyi district, where windows were blown out in nearby apartment blocks. In the western Lviv region, a separate drone attack set two homes on fire in Murovane and damaged three cars.Emergency crews, police, bomb-disposal teams and search dogs remained at the Kharkiv sites as they continued looking for anyone who might still be trapped. A responder from the State Emergency... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 11:30 LONDON
Air France says it will follow Israeli crew nationality restrictions for flights to Tel Aviv
Air France has said it will comply with new Israeli restrictions limiting which crew members may operate flights into the country based on nationality. The airline's confirmation comes after reports that the rules apply to nationals of 31 Muslim-majority countries and could affect foreign carriers serving Israel. The policy has drawn attention because it may force airlines to adjust staffing for flights to Tel Aviv and Israeli airspace.According to the supplied report, the restrictions were communicated by Israel's Ministry of Transport and Road Safety to foreign airlines on 1 October. The directive says pilots and cabin crew operating flights into... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 11:07 LONDON
Delta flight evacuated at Ben Gurion Airport after anonymous bomb threat
A Delta Airlines flight from New York to Tel Aviv was evacuated at Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday after an anonymous bomb threat prompted an emergency response. The aircraft was moved to an isolated area of the airport and searched by officials. Authorities later said there was no immediate danger and that the threat appeared to be a false alarm.The incident involved Flight 1073, which had been bound for Tel Aviv in Israel. According to the confirmed account, the message claimed that an explosive device was on board, triggering the evacuation and inspection. Airport staff and security personnel carried out... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 11:04 LONDON
Anthropic says Houthi militants used Claude AI in weapons development amid deadly Saudi airport strike
Anthropic has said Houthi militants in Yemen used its Claude AI system to help develop weapons technology aimed at Saudi Arabia. The company said the group used the tool to assist with warheads and guidance systems, while also referring to three separate weapons development programmes. The disclosure comes as the conflict continues to spill across the Yemen-Saudi border and into wider regional security concerns.According to the company, the militants used Claude Code to help develop technology for guiding, controlling and navigating weapons. Anthropic said it had blocked most of the requests, but not all, and said the group used different... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 09:35 LONDON
Gaza ceasefire anniversary marked by continued Israeli strikes and fresh displacement
Gaza marked the first anniversary of its ceasefire on 10 October with continued Israeli attacks and new displacement in Gaza City. The truce has been described by more than 100 humanitarian and human rights organisations as existing "in name only". Israeli forces have also continued to push the so-called Yellow Line deeper into residential neighbourhoods, adding to pressure on civilians already uprooted by the war.Gaza's Health Ministry said 1,493 people had been killed and 5,299 wounded since the ceasefire took effect, as of 12 October. That was up from 1,460 a week earlier, according to the same figures. The ministry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 09:30 LONDON
Pakistan's PTI prepares court challenge to federal takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party says it will challenge in court the federal government's takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, after emergency laws and governor's rule were imposed in the northwestern province. The move has deepened a political crisis that is already tied to a delayed march on Islamabad by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. PTI officials say the suspension of the provincial administration is politically motivated, while the federal government says it is necessary for security.Sheikh Waqas Akram, PTI's central information secretary, said the party would file its challenge on Tuesday, with a petition drafted by a legal committee... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 08:02 LONDON
Federal agents search Ilhan Omar home amid criminal investigation and political backlash
US federal agents searched the Washington home of Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar as part of a criminal investigation, according to officials. The operation took place early in the morning and was carried out by Homeland Security Investigations, the investigative arm of US immigration enforcement. It has triggered a sharp political backlash and renewed accusations that the Trump administration is using federal law enforcement against political opponents.The Justice Department said agents executed a judicially authorised search warrant in the Washington area, but did not identify Ms Omar or disclose the nature of the probe. Tom Homan, described by President Donald Trump... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 07:35 LONDON
IMF warns of elevated AI and cyber risks to global financial system in Bangkok
The International Monetary Fund has warned that elevated risks linked to artificial intelligence and cyber threats could trigger a sharp tightening of financial conditions and market turmoil. The warning was set out in the fund's latest Global Financial Stability Report, released during the second day of its annual meetings with the World Bank in Bangkok. The report said an AI-related market correction and severe cyber incidents are plausible near-term catalysts for disruption.The IMF said the recent boom in artificial intelligence, together with heavy investment in semiconductors and data centres, has supported global growth. It also cautioned that growing evidence suggests... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 07:32 LONDON
IMF downgrades Middle East and Central Asia outlook as war fallout and Hormuz disruption hit growth
The International Monetary Fund has sharply downgraded its outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia, saying the region's economy is now set to contract in 2026. The revision comes amid the fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran and prolonged disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The IMF said the region's gross domestic product is forecast to shrink by 0.3% this year, reversing an April projection of 1.9% growth.The fund said the shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz was a key factor behind the weaker forecast. The waterway is a major route for global energy flows... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 07:30 LONDON
Trump keeps distance from Netanyahu ahead of Israel election
US President Donald Trump has not endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 election, marking a notably muted public stance after years of close political alignment. The vote comes as Netanyahu's Likud party and the far-right coalition it leads face growing pressure from opposition forces. Among the challengers is Gadi Eisenkot, who is seeking to build an opposition bloc around his Yashar party.Trump's position is striking because of his long record of backing Netanyahu and other right-wing allies in Israel. Since first entering the White House in 2017, he has pursued policies that strengthened Netanyahu's political... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 07:00 LONDON
Flash floods in Nepal's Gorkha district strand more than 100 trekkers as rescue continues
More than 100 foreign trekkers remain stranded in central Nepal after flash floods and a landslide damaged the Manaslu trekking route in Gorkha district. The latest reports say the floods swept away bridges, hiking trails and hundreds of homes, adding to the disruption already caused by the blocked Budhi Gandaki River. Rescue operations are continuing as authorities work to move people out of affected areas and assess the damage.A local official with the Manaslu Conservation Area Project said the trekkers were stranded in different parts of the popular route after sections of the trail were washed away. Authorities said 321... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
Afghanistan SAS murder inquiry hears claims military police were blocked from following evidence
A public inquiry in the United Kingdom has heard claims that senior officers prevented military police investigators from following evidence in a probe into alleged killings by the SAS in Afghanistan. The testimony came from Delme Williams, a former military police investigator who worked on Operation Northmoor, the inquiry into alleged unlawful killings by British special forces. He told the hearing that the investigation was not allowed to proceed in the normal way and that decisions were being directed from above.Williams said he remained convinced that members of British special forces should have faced criminal charges. He told the inquiry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 04:29 LONDON
THE GROWTH ILLUSION: HOW GDP TRICKERY MASKED THE DEATH OF THE MIDDLE CLASS
We are fed a daily diet of triumphant economic headlines. The S&P 500 hits record highs, corporate earnings smash forecasts, and central bankers beam at GDP charts pointing up and to the right. Politicians line up to remind us how much "wealthier" we are compared to our parents or grandparents. On paper, they are right. The average worker makes vastly more dollars today than at any point in human history. But step outside the spreadsheet and into the street, and the math fails the reality test. If we are so undeniably prosperous, why does buying a modest home feel like... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 01 Sep 2026 13:58 LONDON
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
