Dutch settlement-trade ban faces court challenge over stock deadline
A Dutch evangelical group linked to the Israel Product Centre has taken the Dutch state to court in an effort to block a planned ban on trade in goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and Golan Heights. The summary proceedings were filed in the Netherlands, with a hearing due on Wednesday, as the group argues the measure is too broad and leaves it too little time to sell existing stock. The case centres on a decree announced in July and due to take effect on 22 September for three years.The planned ban would prohibit importing, buying and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 16:30 LONDON
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Putin signs decree allowing state seizure of businesses hit by drone strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree that allows the state to seize businesses that have been damaged by drone strikes, according to the supporting material. The measure was reported on 26 August 2026 and is linked to attacks that have hit commercial facilities. The decree appears to give the authorities a legal route to take control of affected companies in circumstances tied to those strikes.The confirmed details in the supplied row are limited, but the timing is clear. The decree was signed on 26 August 2026 and the report was published the same day at 10:41 UTC. No... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 12:10 LONDON
Iranian rial falls past 2 million per dollar as sanctions and war pressure deepen
Iran's rial has fallen to a new all-time low on the free market, dropping past 2 million rials to one US dollar. The move comes as sanctions and the economic fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran continue to weigh on households and businesses. The currency slide has added to pressure on prices for basic goods and medicines in Tehran and beyond.The report says Washington has imposed its toughest sanctions yet in an effort to squeeze Tehran's economy. It also says Iran's economy has already been weakened by decades of US and international sanctions, particularly measures linked to its nuclear... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
SpaceX unveils $100bn rocket complex plan in Louisiana
SpaceX has announced plans to build what it says will be its largest rocket launch complex in southern Louisiana. The proposed site, named Starbase Louisiana, would be built on Pecan Island in coastal wetlands and would become the company's fourth launch site in the United States. The project is described as a $100 billion facility and is intended to support Starship launches and AI satellite missions.The company said construction is due to begin next year, with the first Starship launch targeted for 2029. SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said the campus is expected eventually to support thousands of Starship flights a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 05:00 LONDON
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Typhoon Narra triggers record flooding and mass evacuations in southern China
Typhoon Narra has caused widespread flooding in southern China, submerging homes and forcing large-scale evacuations in Guangxi and nearby provinces. In Chongzuo, authorities said floodwaters rose above a record level set in 2008, with water reaching rooftops and power lines in parts of the city. The storm also made landfall in Hainan after lingering over the Beibu Gulf for several days and dumping heavy rain across the region.Officials in Chongzuo evacuated more than 15,000 people on Tuesday as river water overflowed into the city. State television said a total of 54,000 people had been relocated across Guangxi because of rising... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 03:02 LONDON
Canada retaliates after new US tariffs deepen trade war
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs of 15% to 50% on about US$20 billion worth of imports from the United States, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries. The measures are due to take effect on 8 September and will cover about 700 product types. Canadian officials said the move is a response to the latest wave of US tariffs after trade talks collapsed last week.Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said Canada was facing an unprecedented challenge and would meet the moment. The supplied reporting says the highest tariffs will apply to items including smartphones, cosmetics, milk, furniture and paper, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
Victoria inquiry urges tougher waste-to-energy rules but stops short of minimum home setback distances
A parliamentary inquiry in Victoria has recommended tighter rules for waste-to-energy facilities, including continuous emissions monitoring and a review of the approvals process. The report was tabled in state parliament on Tuesday and drew protests from residents who travelled to Parliament House to oppose proposed plants in Melbourne's outer suburbs. Critics say the inquiry did not go far enough because it stopped short of setting minimum distances between waste-to-energy sites and homes.The committee made 33 recommendations in all, covering emissions oversight, planning approvals and local impacts. It also said waste-to-energy companies should contribute to the upkeep of local roads, reflecting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 20:41 LONDON
Qatar and Pakistan step up daily efforts to revive US-Iran talks amid Hormuz tensions
Qatar says it and Pakistan are speaking daily with parties involved in efforts to revive negotiations between the United States and Iran, as pressure from new US sanctions continues to build. The comments add a diplomatic track to an already tense standoff in which Washington has expanded restrictions on Iran and related entities. Qatar also urged Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the regional stakes of the dispute.Majed Al-Ansari, Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said officials were "on the phone on a daily basis" trying to work out ideas for a return to negotiations. He said Qatar remained focused... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 19:05 LONDON
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Canada imposes counter-tariffs on more than 700 US products as trade talks collapse
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth C$27.6bn, or $19.9bn, in response to new American duties and the collapse of trade talks with Washington. The measures will take effect on 8 September and will apply to more than 700 products, according to the Canadian government statement cited in the supplied material. The move marks a further escalation in the trade dispute between the two countries, which are each other's largest trading partners.The tariffs will range from 15% to 50% and will target sectors including steel, aluminium, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, plastics and electronics. Canada also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 19:03 LONDON
Rare tornado in southern France leaves 39 injured as damage assessment continues
A rare tornado has struck the village of Pomas in the Aude department of southern France, leaving a trail of damage across homes, public buildings and streets. The storm hit late on Monday afternoon local time and caused widespread disruption in the small community, which has about 1,000 residents. Officials said the village was hit hardest, with debris scattered across narrow streets and several buildings left unsafe.Authorities said 39 people were injured, including two seriously, and 17 were taken to hospital. The mayor of Pomas, Herve Gine, said the scene felt like a "wartime situation" and described the aftermath as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 16:01 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine marks Independence Day as wars, sanctions and trade tensions ripple worldwide
Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day in Kyiv with a ceremony focused on the war effort and appeals for continued international backing, as allies signalled support and Britain said it would share classified Storm Shadow production knowledge with Kyiv. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also joined a Coalition of the Willing meeting on Ukraine and sanctions enforcement by video link. 🔗 🔗 🔗On the battlefield and beyond, Ukraine's drone campaign against Russian energy infrastructure is now being felt in Central Asia, with petrol shortages and cross border fuel runs reported in Kazakhstan and neighbouring states. In Russia, a warehouse fire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Aug 2026 18:27 LONDON
Trump says Iran is in an economic and military death spiral, signals continued U.S. pressure
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Lots of "bluster" from Doug Ford, who is the Premier of the Canadian Province of Ontario, but who is better known as the less charismatic, intelligent, and overall unimpressive brother of the late, great, Rob Ford. America has been carrying Canada for decades, but no longer! A. will always be far bigger, richer, and stronger than Canada. Without the United States, Canada couldn't survive, It's where they get all of their money and, because of their current bad leadership, primarily Governor Carney, and his Flunky, Ford,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 17:30 LONDON
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Reno wildfire forces mass evacuations as fire remains uncontained
Around 42,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes immediately as a wildfire on the outskirts of Reno, Nevada, continues to spread, with a further 45,000 told to prepare to evacuate. Officials said the fire had burned about 10,500 acres by Sunday evening and remained 0% contained. The blaze was first reported on Saturday morning and has already injured six people.Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County and ordered the Nevada National Guard to support firefighting and law enforcement efforts. Officials said the fire was caused by humans and that windy, unpredictable weather has helped... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 14:01 LONDON
More than 100 former UK and French diplomats urge action over Israel's 'erasure' of Palestine
More than 100 former British and French diplomats have called on their governments to take urgent action over what they describe as the "erasure" of Palestine. In an open letter addressed to French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, they urge trade and arms-sales bans on Israel. The signatories accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing and say the situation demands a stronger response from London and Paris.The letter was signed by 52 former French diplomats and 50 former British ambassadors, according to the text. Among the British signatories are two former United Nations envoys, Jeremy Greenstock and Emyr... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 10:32 LONDON
World Bank warns Lebanon economy will contract 6.4% in 2026 after conflict escalation
Lebanon's economy is projected to shrink by 6.4% in 2026 after the March 2026 escalation in conflict with Israel disrupted a fragile recovery, according to the World Bank. The assessment says the renewed fighting damaged housing and infrastructure, displaced communities and hit tourism and domestic demand. It also says supply chains were interrupted, adding to pressure on businesses and households.The bank said Lebanon had entered 2026 on stronger footing after expanding by 4.2% in 2025, its fastest real gross domestic product growth since the 2019 financial collapse. That rebound was then sharply reversed by the conflict escalation in March, which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 09:00 LONDON
