Iran executes former atomic agency employee for spying for Israel
Iran executed Mehdi Farid, a former employee of the country's Atomic Energy Organisation, on charges of espionage for Israel.The Tehran judiciary's official news agency reported that Farid attempted to infect the internal network of a sensitive defence-related organisation under orders from Mossad officers.He allegedly provided access to external parties by repeatedly connecting equipment via USB devices.Farid was accused of supplying the Israeli side with sensitive information including organisational structures, building locations, protective statuses, and staff identities.The specific organisation involved and related documents were not disclosed.During judicial proceedings, Farid reportedly made a confession of cooperation with Mossad.Human rights groups have raised... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 13:33 LONDON
US and Iran Prepare for Peace Talks in Pakistan as Ceasefire Deadline Nears
Efforts are intensifying to convene peace talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan before the imminent expiration of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East conflict.The ceasefire is set to end on Wednesday, with both sides signaling readiness for potential escalation if negotiations fail.US President Donald Trump has stated that the US military is "raring to go" and is prepared to renew attacks against Iran should talks not yield progress.He has also indicated that he does not intend to extend the ceasefire, asserting that the US is in a strong position and expects to secure a "great deal."... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 18:31 LONDON
Chinese Sculptor Gao Zhen Arrested and Tried for Insulting Revolutionary Heroes
Chinese artist Gao Zhen was arrested in Beijing in mid-2024 on charges of insulting revolutionary heroes and martyrs due to his sculptures satirizing Mao Zedong.Gao, who emigrated to the United States in 2022, was detained at his studio on the outskirts of Beijing while visiting with his family.Authorities seized his artworks and prevented his wife and seven-year-old son from leaving China.Last month, Gao faced a secretive trial with limited media coverage on suspicion of insulting revered revolutionary figures, a charge that could result in up to three years in prison.Local media reports at the time described him as a "so-called... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 01:00 LONDON
Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith charged with war crimes
Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most-decorated living soldier, appeared in a Sydney courtroom via video link on Friday to face war crimes charges for the first time.The former Special Air Service (SAS) corporal has been charged with five counts of murder allegedly committed during his deployment in Afghanistan.Court documents detail serious allegations including the murder of a disabled Afghan detainee, the killing of a handcuffed prisoner by being kicked off a cliff, ordering executions of detainees as part of an initiation practice called "blooding," and planting evidence to cover up misconduct.Roberts-Smith, aged 47, denies all the claims.His lawyer described the case as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Apr 2026 01:00 LONDON
Myanmar pardons over 4,000 prisoners including former president
Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing has pardoned 4,335 prisoners, including former president Win Myint, in one of his first official acts since becoming civilian president this month.The pardon order also includes a reduction in the jail sentence of Aung San Suu Kyi, the country's detained former leader.The amnesty was announced on April 17, 2026, and includes the commutation of all death sentences to life imprisonment.Additionally, life sentences have been reduced to 40 years, and other prison terms have been cut by one-sixth.Win Myint, detained since the 2021 military coup, was granted a pardon and a reduction of his remaining sentences... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 09:31 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
