Southern China flooding destroys bridge and kills at least 25
Heavy flooding in southern China has washed away cars, destroyed a bridge and inundated streets, according to the latest confirmed reports. The flooding has affected multiple areas, with evacuations under way across several regions. The immediate impact includes damage to transport links and widespread disruption in affected communities.The torrential rain has killed at least 25 people, making this one of the most serious weather-related incidents reported in the area in recent days. The flooding was reported on 21 May 2026, and the damage described includes vehicles being swept away by floodwaters. Officials have also ordered evacuations across multiple regions as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
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DR Congo Ebola responders say they lack basic supplies
First responders to the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo say they are struggling to obtain the basic supplies needed to support the response. The complaint points to a practical setback in efforts to contain the outbreak and assist affected communities. The report does not specify which supplies are missing, but it frames the shortage as affecting frontline work.The account was published on 20 May 2026 and says responders are facing difficulties sourcing essential items. It describes the problem as part of the wider outbreak response rather than a separate incident. No official response or detailed inventory of shortages is included... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 10:01 LONDON
Ebola containment efforts in East Africa hindered by U.S. aid cuts
Aid cuts by the Trump administration have shut down crucial disease surveillance networks and medical supply chains in East Africa, according to reporting published on Wednesday. The disruption is being linked to efforts to contain Ebola in the region, where cross-border monitoring and rapid delivery of medical supplies are central to response work. The reporting says the cuts have affected systems that were previously part of the containment effort.The account identifies disease surveillance networks and supply chains as the main areas hit by the shutdown. It says the changes are tied to the Trump administration's aid cuts, though it does... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 21:31 LONDON
High gas prices are squeezing US food banks
Food banks across the United States are facing pressure from higher fuel costs as they try to keep food moving to people who rely on emergency assistance. The immediate strain comes as organisations that feed millions were already dealing with cuts, inflation and rising demand. According to the supplied material, the war in Iran is now forcing these groups to make hard choices about how they operate.The confirmed detail in the source is limited, but it points to a widening cost problem for the charitable food network. Fuel is a core expense for food banks because it affects deliveries, collection... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
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Anger in the Philippines as war with Iran pushes oil prices higher
Rising oil prices linked to the war with Iran are fuelling public anger in the Philippines, where frustration over the cost impact has spilled into the streets. The report says the effects of the conflict are being felt far beyond the Middle East, with Manila among the places seeing the pressure most directly. It also links the situation to efforts by Washington to reach an agreement with Iran that would permanently keep the Strait of Hormuz open.The immediate trigger described is the continuing disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global energy supplies. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
Japan and South Korea launch new energy cooperation framework
Japan and South Korea agreed Tuesday to launch a new energy cooperation framework and establish a policy dialogue on supply security, according to Kyodo News. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said they will deepen cooperation on crude oil, petroleum products and liquefied natural gas. The meeting took place in Andong in southeastern South Korea, Lee's hometown. Takaichi said the two countries will jointly work to secure robust supply chains for critical minerals. Lee told a joint event that the possibilities for bilateral cooperation are "limitless." Under the envisaged Japan-South Korea policy dialogue scheme,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 01:30 LONDON
Russia looks to deepen energy ties with China amid Persian Gulf disruption
Russia is seeking to deepen its energy ties with China as upheaval in the Persian Gulf disrupts oil and gas supplies. The development comes as the wider energy market faces fresh uncertainty, with supply flows affected by instability in a region central to global exports. The reported opening is being framed as a strategic opportunity for Moscow at a time of shifting demand and geopolitical pressure.The confirmed detail in the supplied material is limited, but it points to a direct link between disruption in the Persian Gulf and Russia's efforts to strengthen its position with Beijing. The report says the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
Anglo American sells central Queensland coal mines to Dhilmar in deal worth up to $5.43bn
Anglo American says it has sold its five steelmaking coal mines in central Queensland to UK miner Dhilmar Ltd for up to $5.43bn. The transaction covers interests in Moranbah North and Grosvenor mines, as well as Capcoal, Roper Creek, Dawson South and Theodore South joint ventures. It also includes the town of Middlemount, where the company provides housing and community facilities.The company said the sale is subject to conditions including competition and regulatory approvals. Anglo American chief executive Duncan Wanblad said Dhilmar had experience operating major mining assets, including steelmaking coal operations in South East Asia and Canada. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 08:30 LONDON
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Ryanair says fuel-shortage risk is receding as suppliers adapt to Strait of Hormuz closure
Ryanair says the risk of jet-fuel shortages is receding as suppliers adapt to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, easing one of the main concerns hanging over the airline's summer outlook. The comments came as Europe's largest airline by passenger numbers reported annual results and warned that consumer anxiety linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran could still weigh on fares. The company said pricing for the July-to-September period is now trending broadly flat, rather than rising as it had previously expected.Chief financial officer Neil Sorahan said the airline is increasingly confident there will be no disruption to jet-fuel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
Oil prices rise as hopes fade over Strait of Hormuz reopening
Oil prices rose after hopes for an end to the war in Iran faded, following reports that President Donald Trump did not secure a commitment from China to help persuade Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route for global energy supplies, and any disruption there can quickly affect oil markets.The latest development has added to concerns about a broader energy crunch.The move comes as traders weigh the risk of further strain on supplies and the possibility of higher fuel costs.The report did not give details of any immediate change on the ground... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 13:00 LONDON
UN aid convoy hit by drone strikes in Ukraine's Kherson
A UN humanitarian convoy delivering aid to Kherson was hit twice by drones on 15 May, according to the supplied report.The convoy had been coordinated in advance with both Ukrainian and Russian forces.No injuries were reported in the incident.The UN has not attributed the attack to either side.The strike matters because it affected a protected aid operation in an active conflict zone.Humanitarian convoys are typically arranged to reduce the risk of attack and allow supplies to reach civilians.Kherson has remained a sensitive area in the war, and aid deliveries there depend on access arrangements that can be disrupted quickly.The reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 00:59 LONDON
