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
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Israel warns of forceful response over kites and drones from Gaza
Israel has warned that it will intensify strikes on Gaza after kites, drones and balloons were reported near the border, in an incident that has revived memories of earlier cross-border fire hazards. The warning came after several kites were found in an Israeli community close to Gaza over the weekend. Israeli officials said the items did not carry explosives, but they treated the episode as a security concern.Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Monday that "forceful actions will be taken to put an end to this phenomenon". He also said that a balloon would be treated like a kite, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 15:30 LONDON
