Syria frees activist Hassan Akkad after four days in Damascus detention
British Syrian activist Hassan Akkad has been released from a prison in Damascus after four days in detention linked to complaints over his online criticism and public comments. His release came after journalist and presenter Mousa al-Omar withdrew a complaint that had been filed in relation to Akkad's social media activity. The case has drawn attention because it involved a prominent activist, allegations of defamation, and the use of cybercrime procedures in a politically sensitive setting.Akkad was taken into custody from a cafe in the al-Maliki neighbourhood of Damascus on Wednesday at about 9:45pm local time, according to a statement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jun 2026 17:30 LONDON
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Paris police ban Iranian opposition rally over security concerns
French police have banned a planned Iranian opposition rally in Paris at the last minute, citing a risk of violence and public-order disruption. The demonstration, organised by the National Resistance Council of Iran, was due to take place on Saturday. Authorities said the route would have passed close to public buildings and diplomatic missions.The police order said there was a serious risk that clashes could break out between activists with opposing views in what it described as a particularly tense national and international context. The National Resistance Council of Iran said the cancellation came after business hours on Thursday and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 17:05 LONDON
More Than 7,300 Killed in US-Israeli War on Iran, Analysts Say True Toll May Never Be Known
More than 7,300 people have been killed in Iran and Lebanon since the US-Israeli war with Iran began on 28 February, according to official casualty reports cited in a new analysis. The figures cover deaths recorded across both countries as the conflict spread beyond a single battlefield and into multiple areas of the region. The report says the total includes hundreds of children and dozens of healthcare workers.The casualty update comes as a deal has now been agreed to end the war, but the reporting suggests the human cost is still being counted. As of mid-April, Iranian government figures put... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 06:59 LONDON
Two men jailed in UK for assisting Chinese intelligence
Two men have been jailed in the UK after being convicted of assisting a foreign intelligence service in a case heard at the Old Bailey. Chi Leung "Peter" Wai, 40, was sentenced to 10 years, while Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen, 65, received an eight-year term. The court heard that Wai, a Border Force officer, used access to Home Office computer systems to track Hong Kong dissidents living in the UK.The sentencing took place on Thursday, with the judge saying the men's actions "threaten the sovereignty of the state". Wai was also convicted of misconduct in public office. The pair were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 14:02 LONDON
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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
