OIC condemns Israel's approval of 34 new settlements in occupied West Bank as a violation of international law
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has condemned Israel's recent approval of 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, labelling the move a "flagrant violation of international law." The announcement from the OIC follows reports from the Israeli rights group Peace Now, which indicated that the Israeli government made this decision secretly in early April. This development comes amidst rising tensions and violence in the region, particularly around Palestinian settlements. As of now, the Palestinian Presidency's office has also criticized the settlement approvals, stating that they contravene international legal norms. The OIC's general secretariat affirmed that Israel, described as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Apr 2026 19:33 LONDON
European Commission to Discuss Potential Sanctions Against Israel Amid Rising Violence in Lebanon
As violence escalates in Lebanon, the European Commission has renewed discussions regarding potential sanctions against Israel, referring to recent military actions that resulted in significant civilian casualties. A European Commission spokeswoman stated that "measures are still on the table," with President Ursula von der Leyen scheduled to hold emergency talks on the situation with her 26 commissioners on Monday. Reports indicate that Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of approximately 200 civilians, prompting widespread condemnation from EU officials. Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign affairs chief, emphasized that the heavy civilian toll makes it challenging to justify Israel's actions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Apr 2026 16:13 LONDON
China's Cross-border Interbank Payment System sees single-day transactions exceed 1 trillion yuan amid rising yuan settlement demand
China has witnessed a significant increase in currency transactions, with single-day payments via its Cross-border Interbank Payment System exceeding 1 trillion yuan. This surge reflects the growing demand for yuan settlements, particularly influenced by recent tensions in the Middle East, according to analysts. The demand was further bolstered by a 50% increase in average daily transaction values in March, which reached 920.45 billion yuan, marking the highest level recorded in over a year. Additionally, the number of transactions rose sharply to 35,740, up from 25,930 in February, indicating a robust operational momentum. Ding Shuang, chief economist at Standard Chartered, noted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Apr 2026 14:41 LONDON
Florida Insurance Firms to Pay Over $160 Million for ACA Enrollment Fraud
AP of South Florida, LLC, a Florida insurance broker, has pled guilty to participating in a fraudulent scheme that enrolled thousands of vulnerable Americans into fully subsidized Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans they did not qualify for. The federal government paid out about $141.5 million in improper subsidies as a result of this scheme. This misconduct disproportionately affected low-income and vulnerable individuals, undermining the integrity of federal health insurance programs. In parallel, AssuredPartners, Inc., the former parent company of AP of South Florida, agreed to pay $135 million to settle civil claims that it submitted false information to secure these... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 Apr 2026 06:12 LONDON
Bank of America agrees to $72.5 million settlement over allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
Bank of America has agreed to a $72.5 million settlement concerning allegations related to the crimes of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This landmark agreement comes amid burgeoning legal actions against financial institutions accused of enabling Epstein’s illicit activities. The settlement, announced in recent court filings, is seen as a significant step towards addressing the grievances of Epstein’s victims. According to legal representatives, up to 75 women may potentially qualify for claims from the $72.5 million settlement. These women are part of a larger group believed to encompass hundreds of victims, many of whom have alleged that various financial entities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Apr 2026 01:13 LONDON
