Russia threatens UK over Ukraine drone attacks amid wider escalation
Russia has warned the United Kingdom of "consequences" after reports that British-made drones were used in long-range Ukrainian strikes inside Russian territory. The warning was issued by the Russian embassy in London, which said Britain would have to answer for its actions and accused London of deepening its involvement in the conflict. The comments come as Ukraine continues to target strategic Russian assets with drones, including oil refineries and logistics facilities.The embassy said on Monday that "London's actions will inevitably carry consequences" and described the UK as an accomplice in what it called attacks on Russia. Former Russian Deputy Foreign... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 16:29 LONDON
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US and Israel form Gaza working groups as reconstruction is tied to disarmament
Two joint working groups have been formed by Washington and Israel after talks involving US envoy Jared Kushner, officials from the Board of Peace and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. One group will focus on disarmament and demilitarisation in Gaza, while the other will deal with humanitarian issues such as sanitation, clean water and health. The move is part of an effort to advance the next phase of Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan.Kushner said reconstruction in Gaza will not be allowed until demilitarisation is complete, according to the supplied material. The talks also involved Board of Peace head Nickolay Mladenov,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 15:32 LONDON
Russian missiles kill 10 in Pechenihy as civilian toll rises in Kharkiv region
A Russian missile strike killed 10 people and injured at least 18 in the village of Pechenihy in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, according to Ukrainian officials. Two missiles hit the centre of the village on Tuesday morning, striking a busy intersection near a post office and shops. Local authorities said a post office, a cafe and five other stores were destroyed in the attack.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strike hit a location surrounded by residential buildings and vowed that Kyiv would respond. The regional governor said at least 18 people were injured, while video from the scene showed burnt-out cars,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil and Gold Surge, Energy Leads, Tech Lags
Executive summary: US markets opened mixed, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones all lower, while small caps, energy, gold and bitcoin advanced. The sharpest move in the early tape came from WTI crude, which jumped nearly 3.9%, helping lift energy shares and reinforcing a risk backdrop shaped by higher commodity prices and firmer inflation sensitivity. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Qatar repatriates Iranian pilot's remains amid dispute over missing aircrew
Qatar said an Iranian delegation travelled to Doha and collected the remains of one of the pilots linked to the March shootdown, while continuing to reject Tehran's claim that three others are being held in the country. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said the body was repatriated and that a funeral had taken place. He also said Qatar had invited Iran to send a technical team to review the search-and-rescue operation, but that Tehran had not responded.Al Ansari described Iran's allegations as false and illogical, and said Qatar remained open to a technical review. He said there was no... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 14:34 LONDON
Russia and Japan trade protests over Kuril Islands remarks
Russia has summoned Japan's ambassador to Moscow over comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that Moscow described as "anti-Russian" after President Vladimir Putin visited one of the disputed Kuril Islands. The move came after Japan had already summoned Russia's ambassador in protest at the visit, which Tokyo said was "grave" and "absolutely unacceptable". The exchange has renewed attention on a territorial dispute that has shaped relations between the two countries for decades.Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Takaichi's remarks had "crossed the line of decency" and criticised what he called Tokyo's "militaristic line". Japan's ambassador left a meeting at Russia's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 13:31 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Congo Ebola toll climbs as Hormuz hit and tariff tensions deepen
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has worsened sharply, with confirmed cases rising to 4,945 and deaths reaching 2,325 as health authorities struggle to contain the spread. 🔗In the Middle East, a ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's top negotiator said the waterway would remain shut, raising fresh concern over one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes. 🔗Also in the region, eight air strikes hit the runway at Abu al Duhur military base in Syria's Idlib province, damaging the airfield but causing no reported casualties. In Damascus, a court sentenced Wassim al... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 18 Aug 2026 12:20 LONDON
Trump scales back US drills with South Korea as allied ministers meet in Canberra
Australia and Japan's defence ministers have discussed regional security concerns in Canberra as US President Donald Trump's decision to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea continues to reverberate among allies. Shinjiro Koizumi and Richard Marles met in the Australian capital on Tuesday, where they stressed the growing importance of cooperation between Australia, Japan and the United States. The talks came as questions mounted over the implications of Trump's move for deterrence on the Korean Peninsula and wider Indo-Pacific security.Trump said on Monday that he would reduce US participation in the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, linking the decision... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 11:00 LONDON
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Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign Mecca defence pact as text remains unpublished
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Pact, a defence agreement that says an attack on one signatory would be treated as an attack on all. The deal was signed in Mecca, but the full text has not been published, leaving its exact scope and obligations unclear. The announcement has prompted immediate scrutiny because it brings together three countries with different regional priorities but overlapping security concerns.According to the supplied material, specialists are treating the pact as a declaration of intent rather than a fully tested military commitment. Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan described the arrangement as technically... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 09:36 LONDON
Qusra siege enters second week as families remain trapped in West Bank homes
For more than a week, three Palestinian families in Qusra, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, have remained besieged in their homes by Israeli settlers. The families have been cut off from basic supplies and emergency services, according to the supplied report. The incident has drawn international condemnation and has become a focal point in the wider debate over settler violence in the territory.The report says 15 Palestinians, including two children, are still trapped in their homes in the Ras al-Ain area of Qusra. It adds that on 13 August Israeli forces ordered the families to evacuate, saying... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 09:33 LONDON
Russia warns UK over reports of British-made drones used in strikes on mainland Russia
Russia's embassy in London has warned the United Kingdom it will face "consequences" after reports that British-made drones were used in strikes on targets inside mainland Russia. The warning followed reporting that Ukraine used drones made by two UK companies as part of a so-called deep-strike campaign. The UK Ministry of Defence rejected the threat and said Britain remains committed to helping Ukraine defend itself against Russia's full-scale invasion.In a statement, the embassy said the reports confirmed that London was deliberately choosing escalation and accused Britain of seeking to inflict damage on Russia by proxy. It said the deeper the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 08:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Middle East tensions flare as Gaza talks stall and markets turn defensive
Iran has warned it will move to a fully offensive military posture as efforts to secure a permanent end to the war with the United States stall, while a separate report said a vessel was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, with one crew member reported dead or injured. 🔗 🔗In Gaza, talks linked to Jared Kushner’s peace plan ended without a breakthrough, even as Israel and the United States agreed that an American general would verify Hamas disarmament before any Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. 🔗 🔗Across the wider region, UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 18 Aug 2026 08:41 LONDON
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Moscow region hit by large drone attack with injuries and building damage
Russian officials said the Moscow region came under a large overnight drone attack, with air defences intercepting many of the aircraft but several people still wounded and buildings damaged. The incident was reported on 18 August and affected areas around the capital, including the Pavlovsky Posad district. Officials said the attack also caused a fire at a house and minor damage to a warehouse east of Moscow.Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said more than 180 drones were destroyed over the capital region, while regional governor Andrey Vorobyov said 620 drones flew towards the Moscow region overnight. Vorobyov said three people were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 06:00 LONDON
Large fire at fuel depot near Sulaimaniyah injures about 20 and destroys dozens of tankers
A large fire has torn through a fuel storage depot near the city of Sulaimaniyah in northern Iraq, injuring about 20 people and destroying dozens of fuel tankers. The blaze broke out in the Tanjaro area, which is described as one of the province's main fuel supply sites. Emergency crews and security forces were sent to the scene as the fire spread through the facility.Local officials said no one was killed in the incident and that the injuries were minor. The deputy director general of Sulaimaniyah said the people hurt were treated for non-fatal injuries, while another local outlet reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 03:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as AI chips surge, megacap tech slumps and energy leads the tape
Executive summary: Wall Street finished mixed, with the S&P 500 down slightly, the Dow lower and the Nasdaq barely higher. The session was defined by a sharp rotation inside technology, where AI and chip stocks rallied strongly even as Amazon, Microsoft and Meta sold off hard. Energy, small caps and several commodity-linked assets also firmed, while natural gas, palladium and some financials weakened. The split tape suggests investors are still rewarding select AI exposure, but are also rotating away from parts of the megacap complex and into cyclical and resource-linked names. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 17 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
Syria probes death of former White Helmets rescuer in police custody
Syria has opened an investigation after Mohammed Gamira, a former White Helmets rescuer, died following detention at a police station in Latakia province. Family members and local reports say he was held over a financial dispute and later died in hospital after his condition worsened. The case has triggered public anger and calls for protests in Latakia, with nationwide demonstrations also planned.The Latakia Internal Security Command said it had launched a probe into the events that took place while Gamira was held at the Haffeh police station. The Ministry of Interior's Security Command said the inquiry would examine the circumstances... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 19:36 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Deadly crises span Congo, Indonesia and Gaza as markets split on risk appetite
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the deadliest in the country’s history, with government data putting deaths at 2,325 as the crisis continues to spread its toll. 🔗Indonesia is also facing a major disaster after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Flores island, killing at least 68 people, displacing about 5,000 residents and leaving aid shortages and aftershocks to hamper rescue work. 🔗In the Middle East, the Gaza war and wider regional tensions remained in focus as Jared Kushner prepared to meet Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv after more than two hours of talks with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 17 Aug 2026 18:20 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as AI Chips Lead, Energy Rises, and Risk Appetite Broadens
Executive summary: US equities opened firmer, led by a sharp rally in AI and chip shares, while energy stocks, small caps, and banks also traded higher. The move came alongside gains in gold and Bitcoin, a softer USD/CNY, and a pullback in natural gas and WTI crude. The opening tone suggests investors are leaning into growth and cyclical exposure, with semiconductors doing most of the heavy lifting. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 17 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Kushner to meet Netanyahu after more than two hours of Hamas talks in Cairo
Jared Kushner is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv after holding more than two hours of talks with a Hamas delegation in Cairo. The meeting is part of a renewed US push to advance a 15-point Gaza roadmap that Washington says is being backed by the Board of Peace. The diplomatic effort comes as the second phase of the ceasefire framework remains contested and the main parties continue to disagree over how it should be carried out.According to the supplied material, Kushner was joined in Cairo by Board of Peace Director-General Nickolay Mladenov and former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 14:31 LONDON
Mali court jails broadcaster Ras Bath and influencer for seven years after junta criticism
A court in Mali has sentenced broadcaster Mohamed Youssouf Bathily, widely known as Ras Bath, and influencer Rokia Doumbia to seven years in prison after convicting them of criminal conspiracy and discrediting the state. The ruling was delivered in Bamako on Monday, according to the supplied report, and follows criticism they made of the military authorities. Both defendants had been in custody for years before the verdict.The case centres on a 2023 programme about the economic difficulties facing ordinary Malians. The trial opened on 10 August at the criminal chamber of the Bamako Court of Appeal, and the court also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 14:04 LONDON
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Belgium wildfire in High Fens spreads toward Germany as evacuations continue
Firefighters in Belgium are still working to contain a major wildfire in the High Fens nature reserve, where thick smoke has covered the area near the German border. The blaze has scorched around 30 square kilometres, or more than 3,000 hectares, and officials say shifting winds have pushed it eastwards. Around 600 residents have been evacuated from nearby communities as crews try to stop the fire spreading further.The response includes tankers, fire engines, water-bombing aircraft and helicopters, with international support helping Belgian crews in difficult terrain. Footage from the area shows firefighters spraying water on burning and smouldering ground and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 08:59 LONDON
Day News Recap: Deadly disasters and conflict flare across multiple regions as Ukraine war escalates
Russia said at least seven people were killed in what it called the largest Ukrainian drone attack of 2026, with 822 drones launched, while President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces used North Korean missiles and warned that up to 50,000 North Korean troops could reinforce Moscow's war effort. 🔗 🔗Ukraine also reported fresh Russian strikes on Kyiv, where six people were injured at a market, and elsewhere in the country, while a separate report said British made drones were used to strike targets inside mainland Russia for the first time. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli air strikes in southern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Aug 2026 18:21 LONDON
Israel orders plan to transfer West Bank civilian law enforcement to police amid annexation warnings
Israel's defence minister has ordered the military to prepare a plan to transfer civilian law enforcement in the occupied West Bank to the Israeli police. The move was announced on Friday and is being presented by officials as a change in how civilian matters are handled in the territory. It comes after criticism of the army's response to Israeli settlers who besieged a Palestinian home in the village of Qusra.Defence Minister Israel Katz said the army's role is to combat Palestinian terrorism and not to pursue what he described as "hilltop youth". The Defence Ministry said the police would establish... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 13:30 LONDON
Iran disputes Qatar over missing pilots as remains of one airman are found
An Iranian military official has called on Qatar to allow an Iranian team into the country to investigate the fate of pilots Tehran says were captured by Qatari forces. The request comes after Qatar said its search and rescue teams found the remains of one pilot following an Iranian aircraft violation of Qatari airspace in March. The latest exchange deepens a dispute that has already become both a diplomatic and humanitarian issue.Mohammad Baqerzadeh, commander of the Committee for the Search for Missing Persons of Iran's Armed Forces General Staff, said an Iranian Air Force expert and fact-finding team had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 09:36 LONDON
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Spanish F-18 downs drone after breach of Romanian airspace near Ukraine and Moldova
A Spanish fighter jet on NATO air-policing duty shot down a drone that entered Romanian airspace near the border with Ukraine and Moldova, Romania's defence ministry said on Sunday. The incident took place at 5:01 am local time and is the latest in a series of airspace violations affecting NATO's eastern flank. Debris from the drone fell in an unpopulated area of Romania's Galati region, close to the Ukrainian border.According to the ministry, the drone entered Romanian airspace from Moldova before being intercepted by an F-18. The aircraft was operating under NATO duties, underscoring the alliance's continuing air-policing presence in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 08:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Indonesia quake toll rises as Ebola spreads and Ukraine, Gaza tensions deepen
Rescue teams in eastern Indonesia are still searching collapsed buildings and landslide debris after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Flores island killed at least 51 people, forced thousands from their homes and left many residents waiting for aid. 🔗The disaster has also triggered a wider humanitarian response, with reports from the island saying roads and damaged villages are making access difficult as crews continue to look for survivors. 🔗In central Africa, the World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading faster than containment efforts and is on track to become the deadliest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Aug 2026 08:36 LONDON
Spanish NATO F-18 shoots down military drone over Romania
A Spanish F-18 taking part in a NATO air-policing mission shot down a military drone after it entered Romanian airspace on Sunday, according to Romania's defence authorities. The drone crossed into the country at 4:44 local time from Moldova, and the aircraft identified it by radar before receiving authorisation to engage. Romanian officials said the debris fell in an uninhabited area, and a defence alert was issued for residents.The Ministry of Defence said the response involved a Spanish Air Force and Space Force F-18 operating under NATO command. Authorities said they are continuing to monitor the situation and are keeping... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 04:59 LONDON
USS George Washington departs Vietnam as Middle East carrier rotation nears
The USS George Washington has begun leaving Da Nang, Vietnam, in a move that is expected to send the aircraft carrier toward the Middle East. The ship is widely reported to be the vessel likely to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, although the Pentagon has not confirmed that transfer. The departure comes as the Lincoln remains deployed in the region amid the war involving Iran.The movement was reported on Saturday and follows days of scrutiny over conditions aboard the Lincoln. The carrier has been at sea for more than 266 days without a port stop, which the supplied material describes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 19:29 LONDON
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Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Egypt could potentially join a newly signed defence agreement between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. He described Cairo's accession as possible and said the pact was open to further members. The comments came in an exclusive interview that is due to air on Sunday evening on Al Jazeera Arabic.The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement was signed in the holy city last Friday by Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to Erdogan, the deal commits the signatories to taking unified steps if any one of them comes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
Japanese defence minister visits Yasukuni Shrine, drawing China and South Korea rebukes
Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has visited Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, prompting criticism from China and South Korea. The visit took place on Saturday, the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in the Second World War. It has renewed attention on a long-running diplomatic dispute over the shrine and the symbolism attached to visits by senior Japanese officials.Koizumi paid his respects at the shrine and later posted a message on Instagram explaining his visit. He said he had gone to "offer my sincere condolences to the heroic spirits who sacrificed their precious lives for the nation." He added that, alongside Japan's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
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Taiwan passes delayed $93bn defence budget, retains drone funding
Taiwan's parliament has approved the government's annual budget after a record 266-day delay, preserving funding for a drone programme that is central to the island's defence planning. The vote came late on Friday in the opposition-controlled legislature, ending a deadlock that had forced the administration to rely on a provisional budget mechanism. The approved package totals $93bn and was passed after lawmakers missed the legal deadline.The drone funding survived after the main opposition Kuomintang dropped an earlier proposal to cut it by 70 percent. The party said it had concluded there was no wasteful overlap between the development and procurement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 06:03 LONDON
Saudi-led Red Sea maritime defence alliance formally launches with 13 members
Saudi Arabia says a maritime defence coalition covering the Red Sea, the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and the Gulf of Aden has now formally launched, with 13 countries having completed accession procedures. The announcement marks the latest stage in a project first unveiled by the Saudi Ministry of Defence on July 30 as the Multinational Maritime Defense Alliance. Officials said the coalition is intended to protect freedom of navigation and strengthen collective maritime security in a strategically sensitive waterway.According to the ministry, 15 countries have signed a joint statement, while 13 have fully joined the coalition so far. The first members... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 14:29 LONDON
Ukraine says it retook settlements in Dnipropetrovsk as Russian strikes intensify
Ukraine says it has completed a counteroffensive in the southern part of Dnipropetrovsk region, recapturing 26 settlements and about 745 square kilometres of territory this year. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the operation was carried out "exactly as it was determined", while former commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskii said the army had shown it could not only hold its positions but also seize the initiative. Ukrainian officials said the campaign pushed Russian forces back over the regional borders of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia.The territorial gains were announced alongside a fresh wave of Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. According to the supporting material, combined drone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
Record rainfall in Japan's Chiba region kills six as flooding and power cuts continue
At least six people have died and five others have been wounded in eastern Japan after record rainfall hit Chiba prefecture near Tokyo. The downpours caused flooding, power cuts and transport disruption, leaving thousands of travellers stranded overnight at Narita airport. Authorities said the rain was easing on Friday morning, but warnings remained in place because landslide and flooding risks were still elevated.Officials said more than 20,000 households lost power, while local authorities issued a level five emergency warning on Thursday before downgrading it to level four by Friday morning. Chiba Governor Toshihito Kumagai said the situation was extremely unusual,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 11:02 LONDON
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UK warned it lacks firepower to stop possible Russian ship seizures
British defence figures have warned that the United Kingdom may not have enough naval capacity to protect cargo ships if Russia moves to seize vessels at sea. The concern centres on possible hijackings of British ships in the Indo-Pacific, where planners fear the risk of retaliation could rise as tensions with Moscow deepen. The warning comes amid a broader dispute over maritime security and the protection of commercial shipping routes.The row follows remarks attributed to Vladimir Putin earlier this week, in which he urged his navy to detain European ships in response to efforts to crack down on Russia's shadow... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 10:32 LONDON
North Korea warns of new deterrent as US-South Korea drills near
North Korea has condemned upcoming joint military exercises by the United States and South Korea, saying it will answer what it calls a new threat with a new level of deterrent. The drills, named Ulchi Freedom Shield, are due to begin on 17 August and run until 27 August. Pyongyang said the exercises heighten tensions on the Korean Peninsula and are part of a broader shift in US-led military cooperation in the region.According to a statement published by the Korean Central News Agency, a North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the planned drills are intended to master fighting methods based... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 07:05 LONDON
Mali says 82 soldiers freed after captivity by armed groups in the north
Mali's army says 82 soldiers who had been held by armed groups in the country's north have been released into government custody. The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement aired on state television. The army said the soldiers were now safe and under the care of the authorities.According to the statement, the men had been held hostage by fighters linked to al-Qaeda and a separatist rebel group since attacks in April. The army said the release was the result of a process that began immediately after their capture. The Tuareg-led Azawad Liberation Front said separately that it had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 05:00 LONDON
Trump imposes tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones
President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and drone components, in a move the White House says is intended to reduce US dependence on foreign suppliers. The measures cover imports from a range of countries, including some of Washington's closest allies, and are set to take effect in 21 days. The announcement marks a new escalation in the administration's use of trade policy for national-security aims.According to the proclamation signed by Trump, a 100% ad valorem tariff will apply to drones of a certain size or with certain capabilities that the White House described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 01:35 LONDON
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Mali pardons Frenchman sentenced in alleged coup plot case
Mali has granted a presidential pardon to French national Yann Vezilier, who had been sentenced to 20 years in prison over an alleged coup plot. The decision was announced on Thursday and was accompanied by his immediate removal from Malian territory. It marks a notable shift in a case that had added to already strained relations between Bamako and Paris.According to the Malian government, the pardon does not challenge the findings of the court that convicted him. The government said the act of clemency followed an adversarial trial in which the rights of the defence were respected. It also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 17:38 LONDON
Explosion at munitions factory near Rome in Colleferro
An explosion has hit a munitions factory in Colleferro, on the outskirts of Rome, after a fire broke out at the site on Thursday. The blast was heard several kilometres away, according to local reports, and sent a thick column of smoke above the facility. Emergency crews were already at the plant trying to bring the fire under control when the explosion occurred.The incident took place at the former Simmel Difesa site, now operated by KNDS Ammo Italy, a subsidiary of the Franco-German defence group KNDS. The company produces medium- and large-calibre ammunition for land and naval use, as well... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 17:35 LONDON
Lebanese Americans file US lawsuit over war damage in Lebanon
Dozens of Lebanese Americans have filed a class action civil lawsuit in a US federal court in Michigan, accusing the US government and several defence contractors of helping enable Israel's conduct in Lebanon. The case was filed on Tuesday in the US District Court in Michigan and names Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Caterpillar as defendants. The plaintiffs say their property in Lebanon was damaged during the war and argue that US military support should have been halted under the Leahy Law.The lawsuit was brought by the Michigan-based Arab American Civil Rights League and 16 individual... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 15:37 LONDON
Russian officer killed in Sevastopol bomb attack as five die in separate explosive-device operation
A Russian military officer has been killed in a bomb attack in Sevastopol, the largest city in Russian-annexed Crimea, according to the region's governor. A woman has been arrested on suspicion of acting on behalf of Ukrainian special services, the governor said. The incident comes amid a wider period of intensified drone and sabotage activity linked to the war between Russia and Ukraine.Regional governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said the officer was killed in the attack, and that several unofficial Russian Telegram channels identified the victim as Robert Shageyev. Those channels described him as a former Ukrainian naval officer who switched allegiance... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 15:32 LONDON
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Russian drone strike hits passenger train in Odesa region, killing driver
A Russian jet-powered Shahed drone struck a passenger train in Ukraine's Odesa region on Thursday morning, killing the driver and his assistant. The train was travelling on the Odesa-Dnipro route when it was hit in the Berezivka district. Officials said all 340 passengers were evacuated safely after the attack.Ukrzaliznytsia chairman Oleksandr Pertsovskyi said a monitoring team had detected the drone and ordered the train to stop near a station. He said the drone then made a sudden manoeuvre, leaving the crew too little time to evacuate after the train halted. The locomotive was severely damaged and firefighters were seen extinguishing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
UK defends seizure of Russian shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat
The UK government has defended the seizure of a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel after President Vladimir Putin threatened to respond in kind to Western action against Russian vessels. The tanker, the MT Smyrtos, was intercepted and boarded by Royal Marine Commandos before being taken to anchor off Weymouth. The operation was described as the first of its kind and was linked to sanctions enforcement against vessels accused of helping move Russian oil.According to the confirmed account, the vessel was seized in June and the captain, Ajay Pant, has been charged with breaching Russian sanctions. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 11:30 LONDON
Yemeni forces say they repelled Houthi attack in Taiz amid wider escalation
Yemeni government forces say they have repelled a Houthi attack on positions along the al-Mafalis front south of Haifan in Taiz province. The reported fighting comes amid a broader rise in military activity across several governorates. Officials aligned with the government also said air defences intercepted Houthi reconnaissance drones over al-Makha in the southwest.An official from the Tor al-Bahah military axis said the army's 4th Infantry Hashd Brigade pushed back the attack on the al-Mafalis front. The official said the Houthis suffered heavy losses, although no independent casualty figures were provided. A government forces spokesman, Waddah al-Dubeish, said air defences... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 11:02 LONDON
Pentagon says AUKUS submarine deal is 'full steam ahead'
A senior Pentagon official has said the AUKUS nuclear submarine programme is moving "full steam ahead" after a review of the deal. Elbridge Colby, the US under secretary of war, said the department was "very pleased" with progress and described the arrangement as an historic undertaking for both countries, especially Australia. His comments came during an Asia-Pacific press briefing on Thursday.Colby said the review had produced "a roadmap for the success of the AUKUS program". He added that the United States had "no better ally" than Australia and said the two countries shared a "deep alignment of thinking" on collective... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 10:00 LONDON
David McBride released on parole in Canberra after serving 27 months
David McBride, the former army lawyer jailed for stealing and leaking secret defence documents about the Afghanistan war, has been released from prison in Canberra on parole. He left custody on Thursday after serving his full non-parole period of 27 months, according to the supplied material. The release follows approval from Attorney-General Michelle Rowland.McBride was sentenced in May 2024 to a maximum of five years and eight months in prison after pleading guilty to three charges. Those charges included stealing Commonwealth information and passing it to journalists at the public broadcaster. The case centred on documents he collected over an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 02:32 LONDON
Hegseth warns ICC over US boat strikes as Colombia joins anti-cartel coalition
United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that the International Criminal Court could investigate US military actions in Latin America, including strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean. He made the remarks in Panama while defending the campaign and urging regional partners to reject the court's jurisdiction. He also said Colombia has joined the Shield of the Americas coalition, bringing the group to 19 members.Hegseth said the Trump administration's effort to target cartels is part of an "all of government" push to disable the international tribunal. He argued there is no legitimate basis for what he called the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 23:30 LONDON
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Israeli air strike kills one in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya
An Israeli air strike has killed one person and wounded five others in northern Gaza, according to local authorities. The strike hit a three-wheeled tuk-tuk near the Western Roundabout in Beit Lahiya on Wednesday. The dead man was identified as Mohanad Saada, and his body was taken with the injured to al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.Gaza's civil defence agency said Saada was part of a municipal maintenance team returning from work repairing a water well damaged in earlier military operations. Civil defence spokesperson Mahmoud Basal said Israeli airstrikes and assassinations had almost completely stopped for more than a week before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
Iranian Quds Force chief visits Baghdad for talks on disarming armed groups
An Iraqi source has said the head of Iran's Quds Force, Esmail Qaani, made an unannounced visit to Baghdad earlier this week for talks on the Iraqi government's plan to disarm armed groups. The source said Qaani held behind-the-scenes meetings with Iraqi political and security leaders, as well as commanders of Shia paramilitaries, on Monday. The discussions reportedly focused on bringing weapons under state control as Baghdad moves toward a September 30 deadline.According to the source, the Iranian message delivered through Qaani was that there should be no handover of faction weapons at the present time. The source said Tehran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 14:00 LONDON
Putin warns of tit-for-tat seizures of European vessels amid sanctions dispute
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has threatened to seize European vessels if European states move ahead with plans to take ships carrying Russian cargo. He said Russia would respond "wherever we deem it necessary and appropriate" if such measures are carried out. The warning was delivered on Wednesday while he was aboard a Russian cruiser off the Pacific island of Sakhalin, where the navy was holding a drill.Putin said "relevant instructions" had already been given to the Ministry of Defence and the Pacific Fleet. He framed the possible response as retaliation for what he described as attempts to restrict the movement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
Germany approves draft law to expand spy agency powers after recent attacks
Germany's government has approved a draft law that would lift many of the postwar restraints on the country's intelligence agencies. The move comes after two recent security incidents that have intensified pressure on ministers to show they can respond more effectively to modern threats. The bill still needs parliamentary approval before it can take effect.Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the changes would turn the intelligence services into "genuine secret services" and give them the operational capabilities needed to confront modern state terrorism and extremist groups. He said Germany should be able to operate on an equal footing with partner services... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 12:07 LONDON
Taiwan protests China-Indonesia military exercise plan off east coast
Taiwan has condemned China's plan to hold a navigation exercise with an Indonesian warship east of the island, calling the move unilateral and irresponsible. The planned drill was announced by China's defence ministry for mid-August, with no details given on what it would involve. Taiwan said it had immediately sought clarification from the parties involved and asked Indonesia for further information.According to the available statement, the exercise would take place off Taiwan's east coast, an area where China has already stepped up activity in recent months. Taiwan said China's military operates around the island on an almost daily basis, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 12:04 LONDON
Trump confirms secret plane swap after alleged Iran threat during NATO summit travel
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that he secretly changed aircraft during travel linked to a NATO summit in Turkiye after what he described as a potential assassination threat from Iran. He said the move was made on the advice of the Secret Service and the military, and that he complied with their instructions. The aircraft change took place on 8 July and was not disclosed publicly at the time.Trump told reporters that he was moved between planes in a catering truck in Ankara, while journalists and top aides remained on the original aircraft. He said the plane he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 09:29 LONDON
Bondi Beach shooting hero's assault charges dropped by police in Sydney
A man hailed as a hero for disarming one of the Bondi Beach shooters has had assault charges against him dropped by police in Sydney. Ahmed al Ahmed appeared outside a local court on Wednesday after prosecutors withdrew domestic violence common assault, stalking and intimidation charges linked to an alleged incident with his father in March. The case had been brought in June, and Ahmed had denied the allegations.The withdrawal came after it was agreed that Ahmed would abide by an apprehended domestic violence order for 12 months, limiting his contact with his father. Defence lawyer Mohamed Sakr said in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 04:37 LONDON
Japan may be drawn into Albanese melon joke row as controversy spreads
Japan may be forced to respond to a diplomatic row it had so far tried to avoid after renewed controversy in Australia over a joke by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about melons gifted to him by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae. The issue, which had largely passed unnoticed in Japan for about a month, has now begun to circulate more widely in Japanese news and social media. The latest attention came as Albanese faced questions in parliament in Australia over remarks he made on a podcast about the gift.The comments at the centre of the dispute referred to two melons... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 04:34 LONDON
Baltic defence startups race to build low-cost tools against Russian hybrid threats
Startups in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are developing defence technologies aimed at countering what they see as a growing Russian hybrid threat. The companies are focusing on rapid innovation in areas such as drones, autonomy, cybersecurity and electronic warfare. Their work comes as the war in Ukraine continues to reshape military technology and battlefield tactics.The reported effort is being driven by the view that smaller firms can move faster than traditional defence contractors. One defence researcher cited in the report said startups are often able to develop technologies quickly and provide niche solutions that larger companies do not usually address.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 19:00 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
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 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
