Trump says Iran talks are underway, warns of total surrender over nuclear issue
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "These are the missing children, and we're not being helped at all by Sanctuary Cities. They're going out of their way to make sure the children remain missing!" - "Congresswoman Carol Miller is an incredible Representative for the Great People of West Virginia's 1st Congressional District! Carol is a Fierce Advocate for our America First Agenda. In Congress, she is fighting tirelessly to Secure our Border, Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U. A., Support our Incredible Military/Vets, Champion American Energy,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
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Trump peace council presses Israel to halt Gaza strikes after Hamas disarmament deal
A Trump-backed Peace Council has pressed Israel to stop its attacks in Gaza after a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday. The request came as the diplomatic push around a Hamas disarmament agreement entered a more public phase, with the council saying the aim is to move from armed rule to civilian administration in the territory. Israeli strikes continued despite the appeal, and local authorities said 17 people were killed between Saturday and Sunday.The meeting was led by Nikolay Mladenov, described in the supplied material as the council's senior representative for Gaza. According to the rows... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 21:29 LONDON
Ukraine drone strikes hit Russian Black Sea resort and Crimea, killing 11
Russian officials said at least 11 people were killed and dozens more wounded after Ukrainian drone strikes hit a Black Sea beach resort in Russia's Krasnodar region and a separate location in Crimea. The dead included seven people at Arkhipo-Osipovka, among them three children, while four more deaths were reported in Crimea. The attacks were reported on 3 August and described by local authorities as affecting popular summer destinations.The Krasnodar regional crisis task force said 21 people were taken to hospital, including three children, and that nine of the injured were in a serious condition. Regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
Trump escalates pressure on Iran amid stalled talks and Strait of Hormuz blockade
US President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Iran after Tehran denied that direct talks with Washington were under way, accusing the Iranian leadership of being "unbelievably duplicitous". In a post on his social media platform on Monday, Trump said Iran had first sought negotiations to end the war and then publicly denied that discussions were taking place. He also said the United States would continue blocking Iran's southern ports until a deal is reached or Iran surrenders.Trump described the US operation in the Strait of Hormuz as a "Wall of Steel" and said "nothing gets through to Iran" unless... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 19:29 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Deadly strikes and unrest spread from Moscow to Sudan, while markets track yen and oil moves
Russia said a bombing at an upmarket restaurant in central Moscow killed five people and injured 19, and blamed Ukraine for the attack. 🔗Across the wider war, officials in Ukraine and Russia reported a fresh exchange of strikes that left at least 14 people dead in total, while a separate Ukrainian drone attack set fire to a Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Vladimir region and a Russian bombardment destroyed eight million books in a Kharkiv warehouse. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, a second Qatari LNG tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz within a month, widening force majeure concerns,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Aug 2026 18:18 LONDON
Kremlin critic Boris Nadezhdin says he has fled Russia for Paris amid election crackdown
Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has said he has left Russia and is now in Paris after a series of moves by the authorities that blocked his political activity. In a video filmed with the Eiffel Tower in the background, the 63-year-old said he was "alive and free" but "not in Russia at the moment". He added that he needed "to get my bearings and figure out what to do next".Nadezhdin said he had recently been detained and then faced further pressure after announcing plans to run in September's parliamentary elections. According to the reports, the justice ministry designated him... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 17:32 LONDON
Kurdish regional leader meets Syrian president in Damascus over SDF integration and rights
Iraqi Kurdish regional leader Nechirvan Barzani has met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus for talks focused on the future of the Syrian Democratic Forces and Kurdish rights in post-Assad Syria. The meeting, held at the People's Palace, was described as the first visit by a Kurdish leader to Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. It comes after months of engagement between the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq and Syria's new administration.According to Syria's state news agency, the two sides discussed bilateral relations between Erbil and Damascus, along with regional issues they said required greater cooperation and coordination. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 17:30 LONDON
Deadly Ethiopia-Tigray border clashes send refugees into Sudan as fighting eases
Hundreds of Tigrayans, including wounded fighters, have fled into Sudan after weekend clashes between Ethiopia's federal army and Tigray People's Liberation Front rebels in Shererina. The fighting, which began early on Saturday, involved heavy artillery and drones and was reported to have subsided by Sunday afternoon. The latest violence has deepened fears that a three-year-old peace deal could unravel and trigger another round of conflict.A TPLF member said on Sunday that there was "de-escalation" by 5pm local time, while the rebels accused the Ethiopian army of launching the attack and intensifying what they called destructive actions. They described the assault... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 17:04 LONDON
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Threat to oil tankers in the Middle East at worst level since Iran war began, analysts say
Analysts say the threat to crude shipping in the Middle East is now at its worst level since the Iran war began, after a series of attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and a sharp fall in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The warning comes as tanker operators and ship-tracking firms report that some vessels are avoiding detection by switching off transponders, a practice known as going dark. The disruption is affecting one of the world's most sensitive energy corridors at a time when shipping routes across the region are under pressure.According to ship-tracking data cited by analysts,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 16:59 LONDON
Europe closes higher as oil slumps, DAX leads broad risk rally, euro and sterling firm
Executive summary: European equities finished higher, led by Germany’s DAX, as a sharp drop in Brent crude eased pressure on risk assets and helped support autos, metals and broader cyclicals. The move came alongside a weaker dollar, firmer euro and sterling, and gains across the Euro Stoxx 50, CAC 40 and FTSE 100. Gold also advanced, while silver slipped and USD/JPY fell sharply, underscoring a session dominated by commodity, FX and rate-sensitive moves. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Russian strike destroys eight million books in Kharkiv warehouse fire
A Russian bombardment on a warehouse in Kharkiv over the weekend destroyed eight million books, according to the publisher that stored them there. Firefighters were seen battling the blaze on Saturday after drone and missile strikes hit the site in the northeast of Ukraine. The publisher described the loss as an attack on Ukrainian culture.The fire broke out after the strike on the book warehouse, and a reporter saw emergency crews trying to bring it under control hours later. The incident was reported on Monday, with the publisher saying the destruction amounted to eight million books. The warehouse was in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 16:36 LONDON
Pentagon accelerates Patriot and THAAD interceptor production amid stockpile strain
The United States Department of Defense has announced new agreements with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to expand production of missile defence interceptors used in the Patriot PAC-3 and THAAD systems. The move is aimed at increasing output as the Pentagon seeks to rebuild stockpiles under pressure from ongoing military commitments. The announcement was made on Monday and was followed by a separate Army contract for Patriot interceptors later in the week.The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth more than $58bn to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, converting a previous one-year agreement worth $4.7bn into a seven-year deal. Northrop... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 16:33 LONDON
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Romania uses controlled blast to divert Danube water to nuclear reactor amid drought crisis
Romanian naval forces have carried out a controlled explosion on the Danube to help redirect cooling water towards the country's remaining working reactor at the Cernavodă nuclear plant. The operation took place as record-low river levels continued to disrupt power generation in Romania and neighbouring Hungary. Authorities said the measure was intended to keep the reactor operating during an acute water shortage linked to drought and heat.The blast used 180kg of explosives, according to a report cited in the supplied material, to move a large rock that was restricting the flow of water. Officials said the action would allow a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 16:30 LONDON
Wildfire in southwest France uncovers unexploded World War II shells
A wildfire in southwest France has uncovered unexploded World War II shells, forcing bomb disposal teams to secure the area before residents can return home. The fire left scorched ground littered with wartime ammunition near residential properties, according to the supplied report. Specialists were seen searching for and collecting shells as part of the emergency response.Officials said some of the munitions exploded in extreme heat, sending shrapnel into nearby buildings. That prompted the creation of a safety zone around the affected area. Crews have been removing visible explosives first, with a more thorough clearance operation to follow once conditions are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 15:03 LONDON
Hundreds flee fighting in northern Ethiopia as fears rise of return to civil war
Hundreds of people from Ethiopia's Tigray region have crossed into neighbouring Sudan after fighting between regional forces and the Ethiopian army over the weekend. The clashes broke out on Saturday morning in Shererina, near the border with Sudan, and continued into Sunday. The violence is being described as one of the most serious confrontations since the 2022 peace deal that ended the Tigray war.A member of the Tigray People's Liberation Front said the fighting involved heavy artillery and drones. The TPLF-led regional administration accused the federal government of launching an open war in the Shererina area and said the offensive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
Wall Street opens higher as Nasdaq leads, oil and chips slide, gold firms
Executive summary: U.S. stocks opened broadly higher, with the Nasdaq Composite leading gains and the S&P 500 and Dow also advancing. The move came alongside a sharp drop in WTI crude, a selloff in AI and chip shares, and a stronger yen against the dollar. Gold and platinum rose, while Bitcoin, Ether and silver fell, pointing to a mixed risk backdrop even as large-cap equities held up at the open. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Myanmar's Suu Kyi meets Red Cross representative for first time in years
The meeting between detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross has added a rare humanitarian development to a case that has drawn sustained international concern. A government spokesperson said Suu Kyi met Arnaud de Baecque in the capital, Naypyitaw, on Monday. It was the first publicised visit by a foreign official since she was removed from power in the 2021 military coup.The ICRC said the visit followed its standards and procedures for people deprived of liberty, and that it included the opportunity to speak with Suu Kyi in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 14:31 LONDON
Who will shape post-war Iran as rival power centres prepare for recovery?
As the war involving Iran enters its sixth month, debate is intensifying over who will define the country's post-war direction. The immediate question is not only how the fighting ends, but which institutions will shape the recovery that follows. According to the supplied material, external pressure has not produced a clear split in Tehran, but it has compressed existing disagreements into a more constrained political space.The row material says Washington has been betting that sustained military pressure will fracture decision-making in Tehran. It also notes that Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently said members of the Iranian government had contacted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 14:06 LONDON
Pakistan-administered Kashmir election unrest deepens as second voting phase begins under heavy security
The second phase of regional voting in Pakistan-administered Kashmir began in Muzaffarabad on Sunday under heavy security, as protests, boycott calls and shutdowns continued to overshadow the election. Polling stations opened in the capital after two days of closures and empty streets, with paramilitary personnel and police deployed across the city. The vote is being held in three stages after weeks of unrest forced the Election Commission to split the process.The latest round follows a prolonged dispute over electoral reforms and representation, led by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee, a local pressure group that authorities banned on 5... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 14:03 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Iran denies US talks as yen intervention, Gaza tensions and Europe fires dominate
Iran has denied it is negotiating directly with the United States, saying current discussions are only with Oman and focus on a joint management arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz shipping route, even as the wider regional backdrop remains tense. 🔗In the Middle East, Israel has raised concerns with Washington over a Gaza framework promoted by President Donald Trump, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office saying talks are continuing. 🔗In Europe, the United States has ordered its European Command to oversee a reorganisation of Security Assistance Group Ukraine, with roles and responsibilities being realigned across SAG U and NATO structures.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Aug 2026 12:19 LONDON
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Washington state wildfires force mass evacuations around Spokane
Wildfires in Washington state have forced around 60,000 people to evacuate as multiple blazes continue to burn around Spokane. Officials say the fires have destroyed hundreds of buildings and left more than 10,000 electricity customers without power. The situation has developed rapidly amid strong winds and very dry conditions.Three major fires were still burning around Spokane on Monday, and officials said they had not been contained. The Washington state department of natural resources said there were 16 wildfires burning across 250,000 acres in the wider state. Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown said authorities were still assessing the damage and were discussing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 12:10 LONDON
Sudan army drone strike on Darfur court session kills 35, rights group says
A drone strike in North Darfur has killed 35 people and injured dozens more during a traditional court session in a village controlled by the Rapid Support Forces, according to a local rights group. The attack took place on Sunday afternoon in Ghara al-Zawiya, in the west of Sudan, as the country's civil war between the Sudanese army and the RSF continues. The Emergency Lawyers Group said the gathering was held under a tree with local community leaders present.The rights organisation said the strike was carried out by the Sudanese army. The army has not commented on the allegation. A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 12:05 LONDON
Moscow restaurant bombing death toll rises to five as Russia blames Ukraine
Russia has blamed Ukraine for a bombing at an upmarket restaurant in central Moscow that killed five people and injured 19 others. The blast happened on Saturday evening near the entrance to Balzi Rossi, an Italian restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square, in one of the capital's Stalin-era skyscrapers. Authorities said an unidentified woman carrying an improvised explosive device was stopped by a security guard before the device detonated moments later.Russia's foreign ministry accused Kyiv of carrying out the attack, while investigators continued to examine who planned it and who may have been the intended target. Reports cited by Russian and independent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 12:02 LONDON
U.S. directs Europe command to oversee Ukraine security assistance reorganization
European Command to oversee the reorganization of Security Assistance Group-Ukraine and the realignment of roles and responsibilities across SAG-U and NATO Security Assistance and Training-Ukraine. The announcement was issued from Stuttgart, Germany. U.S. officials said the reorganization will not affect U.S. support for Ukraine. They said the changes are intended to increase the functional efficiency and effectiveness of security assistance to Ukraine, shift leadership for key elements of the mission to allies, and free U.S. resources for other U.S. global priorities. Grynkewich, commander of USEUCOM, said allies have shown they can take the lead in support of Ukraine's defense. Army... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 11:32 LONDON
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Paris court rejects appeal against expulsion order for Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova
A Paris administrative court has rejected an appeal by Russian television commentator Xenia Fedorova against an order requiring her to leave France. The ruling upholds measures taken by the French authorities after they accused her of spreading pro-Kremlin propaganda. The case adds a legal dimension to an already sensitive dispute over media, politics and national security in France.The court said Fedorova had failed to show that the order would have "serious personal consequences". French authorities ordered the 45-year-old to leave the country last week and also froze her assets for six months. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said the decision was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 11:32 LONDON
Wildfires continue burning in France and Spain amid fears of more to come
Wildfires are still burning in parts of France and Spain, although officials say some of the worst fronts are beginning to ease. In southwest France, the Gironde region and the mountainous Var department have seen large fires that scorched tens of thousands of hectares. In central Spain, blazes near Madrid have also eased, allowing some evacuees to start returning home, even as crews continue to deal with flare-ups and new hotspots.Officials in France say the country's largest blaze since 1949 is now under control, but it has not been fully extinguished. Firefighters from across Europe are still involved in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 11:29 LONDON
Naples-area earthquake injures 26 as aftershocks continue in Campi Flegrei
A shallow magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei volcanic area near Naples late on Friday, injuring 26 people and causing fresh damage in Pozzuoli. The quake was recorded at a depth of three kilometres and was followed by a series of smaller aftershocks. Around 300 residents were evacuated, with most of the damage concentrated in the town closest to the epicentre.Italy's civil protection service said five of the injured were taken to hospital. Several unoccupied buildings collapsed, and landslides were reported in the affected area. Officials have continued to urge caution as seismic and volcanic activity in Campi Flegrei... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 11:05 LONDON
Australia warns H5N1 may spread further after suspected bird flu deaths in a second state
Victoria has reported a suspected second cluster of dead and sick birds as Australia continues to assess the spread of H5 bird flu in wildlife. The new observations were made in the Glenelg River estuary near Nelson and across Lawrence Rocks in the state's south-west, following confirmation of the country's first mass mortality event in South Australia. Officials said the Victorian findings are consistent with what was recently reported across the border, but samples still need to be tested before the cluster can be confirmed.Federal environment minister Murray Watt said Australia had begun what he described as a long and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 11:02 LONDON
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Iran denies US talks as Oman shipping route discussions continue in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has denied that it is negotiating with the United States, saying its current talks are only with Oman and focus on a joint management arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz and a new shipping route. The statement came on Monday and directly contradicted Donald Trump's claim that fresh US-Iran negotiations were imminent. It also extended a public dispute that has now run for two consecutive days.According to the Iranian account, the discussions with Oman are separate from any contact with Washington. Tehran said it is close to concluding an agreement with Omani officials on a new route for ships... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 10:29 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine and Pakistan hit by deadly strikes as Japan and US step in on yen
Ukraine and Russia traded fresh strikes that officials said killed at least 14 people in total, with deaths reported in several regions on both sides and the toll still rising. 🔗In Russia's Vladimir region, a Ukrainian drone attack set fire to a Wildberries warehouse, adding to the damage from the latest round of cross border attacks. 🔗Pakistan's Swat district was also hit by violence, after a suspected suicide bombing outside a police station in Kabal killed at least 14 people and wounded at least 18, with the Tehrik e Taliban Pakistan claiming responsibility. 🔗In Greece, two firefighting helicopters collided while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Aug 2026 08:38 LONDON
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Europe Opens Higher as Yen Intervention, Softer Oil and Strong Metals Shape the Risk Tone
Executive summary: European equities opened firmer, with the DAX, Euro Stoxx 50, CAC 40 and FTSE 100 all in the green. The biggest cross-asset move is in USD/JPY, which has dropped sharply after reports of coordinated yen support, while gold, platinum and palladium are rallying and Brent crude is softer. The mix points to a market leaning toward lower energy costs, stronger precious metals and a more cautious FX backdrop as traders assess intervention risk and the next macro catalyst. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Wildfires force evacuations on Kefalonia and spread near communities in western Attica
Wildfires on the Greek island of Kefalonia forced evacuations on Sunday as flames burned dangerously close to homes and aircraft carried out water drops over the Ionian island. At the same time, a separate fire in western Attica, near Athens, spread toward communities and an industrial district outside Megara. Strong winds complicated efforts to contain both blazes and raised concern for several settlements in the area.Nearly 500 firefighters and 23 aircraft were deployed to the two fire fronts, according to the supplied report. On Kefalonia, authorities ordered evacuations as smoke rose over the mountains and crews worked to protect residential... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 08:03 LONDON
Ukrainian drone attack sets Wildberries warehouse on fire in Russia's Vladimir region
A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a fire at a warehouse belonging to Wildberries in Russia's Vladimir region, according to the company. The incident took place on Monday and prompted the evacuation of staff from the site. Firefighters were still working at the scene as the company said it had rerouted logistics operations to other facilities.Regional governor Alexander Avdeyev said a young man suffered a non-life-threatening head wound and was being taken to hospital. He also said a woman living nearby had minor injuries to one leg. The company said deliveries and shipments were continuing through other warehouses, indicating an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 08:00 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei extends gains, Kospi slumps, and commodities surge
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp split, as Japan and Hong Kong advanced while South Korea’s Kospi suffered a heavy selloff. The Nikkei 225 rose +2.2% to 63,754.90, the Hang Seng gained +2.9%, and Australia’s ASX 200 added +1.4%. In contrast, the Kospi fell -7.6%, while WTI crude dropped -6.1% and USD/JPY moved lower to 156.751. Gold, platinum and palladium all climbed, underscoring a session defined by risk rotation, currency moves and a strong bid in precious metals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
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Suicide bombing outside police station in Pakistan's Swat kills at least 14 as TTP claims responsibility
A suspected suicide bombing outside a police station in Kabal, in Pakistan's Swat district, killed at least 14 people and wounded at least 18, according to officials. The blast took place in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, in northwestern Pakistan, where authorities have been warning of a renewed rise in militancy. A pro-police rally of local residents was taking place in the same area, although it was not immediately clear whether that gathering was the intended target.Regional police official Fida Hussain said the dead included five police officers and eight civilians, while the 14th person was believed to be the bomber. A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 00:59 LONDON
Greece wildfire response hit by helicopter collision west of Athens as one crew survives
Two firefighting helicopters collided in mid-air on Sunday while responding to a wildfire in Greece, leaving two crew members dead and two others alive after an emergency landing and a crash in a ravine. The incident happened about 65 km west of Athens, near the Attica-Boeotia border, as crews were working on a large blaze in the area. Video from the scene showed one Bell helicopter striking the propellers of the other before one aircraft caught fire and went down.The Greek Fire Service said the helicopters were leased and were taking part in efforts to tackle the wildfire. The dead... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 22:02 LONDON
Venezuela and Dominican Republic agree roadmap to restore diplomatic ties
Venezuela and the Dominican Republic have agreed to work towards restoring diplomatic relations after ties were severed over the disputed 2024 Venezuelan election. The two governments said they would follow a roadmap for further talks on gradual normalisation, according to a statement from Venezuela's foreign ministry. The move marks a fresh diplomatic opening between two countries that had been at odds since the Dominican Republic rejected Nicolas Maduro's re-election.Venezuela's foreign ministry said the agreement was the result of sustained dialogue between the two sides. It said the decision reflected a shared interest in strengthening institutional channels of communication for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly strikes as death toll rises to at least 14
Officials in Ukraine and Russia said a fresh exchange of strikes has killed at least 14 people in total, with deaths reported in several regions on both sides of the border. Ukrainian attacks on Russia killed at least nine people, while Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least five, according to the supplied reports. The incidents were reported on 2 August and affected areas including Belgorod, Saratov and Udmurtia in Russia, and Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv in Ukraine.Russian regional officials said four people were killed in Belgorod region, including a 13-year-old girl near a playground, while two more died in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 20:29 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Trump pauses Iran strikes as Gaza, Ukraine and Moscow tensions deepen
Donald Trump said he was cancelling or halting threatened strikes on Iran if a deal can be reached quickly, after signalling a framework tied to Hormuz and nuclear terms and saying the situation remained unresolved. A separate report said Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had urged him to prioritise dialogue as the White House paused planned strikes. 🔗 🔗 🔗In Gaza, the Board of Peace faced renewed criticism after Trump said Hamas had agreed to disarm and move to the next phase of the ceasefire process, while Israeli strikes overnight killed at least eight people in residential areas. Gaza... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Aug 2026 18:26 LONDON
Board of Peace faces renewed criticism as Trump says Hamas agreed to disarm
The Board of Peace is facing fresh criticism after United States President Donald Trump said Hamas had agreed to disarm and move to the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal. The comments were presented by Trump as a "historic agreement", but the accompanying analysis argues that the body overseeing the ceasefire and reconstruction has failed to deliver meaningful progress. The dispute centres on whether the board can still play a credible role in Gaza's future governance and security arrangements.According to the supplied material, Hamas has tied any disarmament to Israel meeting its obligations under the agreement, which it says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 14:03 LONDON
South Korea records hottest day on record amid severe heatwave
South Korea has recorded its highest temperature since national weather records began more than a century ago, as an intense heatwave continues to grip the country. The southeastern city of Yangsan reached 42.5C at 1:26pm local time on Sunday, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. It was the fifth consecutive day that temperatures in Yangsan rose above 40C.Heat warnings remain in force across much of South Korea, with temperatures climbing into the upper 30s in many cities. More than 20 localities were under emergency heatwave alerts on Sunday, a warning category introduced this year in response to increasingly severe summer... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 14:00 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Trump signals Iran pause if deal is reached as Moscow blast and drone strikes kill several
Donald Trump said the United States and Israel would halt new attacks on Iran if a deal is reached quickly, as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz continued and the waterway remained shut. 🔗In Russia, a homemade explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant in central Moscow, killing at least three people and injuring at least 21, according to officials. 🔗Russian officials also said Ukrainian drones struck targets in the Volga region overnight, hitting a warehouse in the Samara region and a residential building in Engels in the Saratov region, where two people were killed. 🔗In Zimbabwe, Harare was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Aug 2026 12:19 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Trump pauses Iran strikes as Gaza toll rises and Moscow blast kills three
Donald Trump said he had cancelled or held off planned US strikes on Iran, saying progress toward a deal meant American forces should stand down for now. He linked the move to a rapid agreement and said the issue was tied to nuclear terms and the Strait of Hormuz. 🔗 🔗 🔗In Gaza, Israeli strikes hit residential buildings overnight and killed at least eight people, while civil defence teams said they had recovered 112 bodies from rubble in Sabra, in Gaza City. The violence came as ceasefire talks continued and the humanitarian toll mounted further. 🔗 🔗In the occupied West... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Aug 2026 08:38 LONDON
Overnight Israeli strikes kill civilians in Gaza as ceasefire talks continue
Overnight Israeli strikes hit multiple residential buildings across Gaza and killed at least eight people, according to civil defence officials. The attacks were reported around midnight and affected sites in the central Gaza Strip, Gaza City and the area northwest of Khan Younis in the south. The strikes came as diplomatic efforts over the wider conflict continued, with no immediate sign that the violence on the ground had eased.Civil defence officials said a man and his wife were killed when an Israeli military helicopter struck an apartment near the central Gaza Strip. They said an elderly man and a child... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 07:00 LONDON
Ukraine's drone strike force launches long-range attacks toward occupied Crimea
Ukrainian drone crews have launched long-range drones from a countryside site toward occupied Crimea, according to a report describing a night-time operation by the elite 414th aviation brigade. The account says the drones were sent from a field in Ukraine and headed across the front line toward the peninsula, which Russia seized in 2014 and has since heavily militarised. The operation was carried out by members of the unit known as Magyar's Birds, which the report presents as part of Ukraine's expanding drone strike capability.The report identifies Lt Col Ray as a Ukrainian commander with the 414th aviation brigade and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
Trump says he canceled Iran strikes after a deal framework tied to Hormuz and nuclear terms
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: A. is locked and loaded and ready to go against the Islamic Republic of Iran, at levels of Military Terror, Strength, and Power not seen since World War II. Despite this, we have just been asked by Iran, and other Middle Eastern Countries, to hold off any attack in that the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to. This would include the Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT, and an end to Iran's nuclear threat. Based on this request, I have agreed, for... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 03:30 LONDON
Gaza authorities recover 112 bodies from rubble in Sabra
Gaza civil defence teams say they have recovered the remains of 112 people from rubble in Sabra, a neighbourhood in the south of Gaza City. The operation followed 136 hours of digging, much of it carried out by hand, after prolonged Israeli strikes in the area. The remains included children, women and people with physical disabilities, according to the agency.The civil defence agency said the search was supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross. It said the work took place over nearly two weeks and involved teams sifting through destroyed concrete and twisted metal. A spokesperson for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 01:30 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 1,500 deaths as transmission accelerates
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has passed 1,500 official deaths, according to figures cited by authorities on Thursday. Officials also said the virus is spreading faster than in previous outbreaks, adding to concern over the scale of the epidemic. The outbreak was declared in May and has now become the second-worst on record in the country.Experts believe the true number of fatalities is higher than the official toll, reflecting the difficulty of tracking cases in an active outbreak. The latest update comes as health authorities in neighbouring Uganda said their last Ebola patient was released... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 00:32 LONDON
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Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on water systems as FBI investigates
Michigan has reported cyberattacks on nine of its water systems, widening a developing investigation that first emerged in Minnesota earlier in the week. The FBI said it is investigating both incidents, while federal agencies have warned that water and wastewater infrastructure may be being targeted. Officials said no culprit has been identified so far.Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy said the state received a federal cyber alert on Tuesday about attempts to tamper with operational technology in water systems. Soon after, it received a small number of reports from communities indicating activity consistent with what federal agencies had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 00:00 LONDON
Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt Moscow and St Petersburg areas
Ukrainian drones have struck areas around Moscow and St Petersburg, adding to growing disruption in Russia's two largest cities. The reported attacks included explosions near the Russian capital and smoke rising from a warehouse fire on the outskirts of St Petersburg. The incident is the latest sign that the war is increasingly affecting urban areas far from the front line.A witness identified as Svetlana said she heard six explosions in one night while staying at a holiday house on the outskirts of Moscow. She said the property was near one of the city's airports, where drone activity has become a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 20:33 LONDON
Italy puts nearly all major cities on highest heat alert as temperatures rise
Italy has placed 19 major cities on its highest heat alert as a new heatwave grips the country. The warning covers cities from north to south, including Rome, Milan, Venice and Naples. Health officials say the situation is expected to worsen by Monday, when almost all of the country's major cities are forecast to be under the red alert.The Italian health ministry said temperatures reached the mid-30s Celsius in many places on Saturday. It warned that the heat could pose risks not only to older people, young children and those with chronic illnesses, but also to healthy and active people.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 19:33 LONDON
Trump Threatens to Revive Anti-Weaponisation Fund Amid Blanche Confirmation Standoff
United States President Donald Trump has said he would push ahead with a controversial anti-weaponisation fund if his nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche, is not approved. The remarks deepen a standoff with two Republican senators who are withholding support for Blanche's confirmation. The dispute centres on a $1.776bn fund that critics say would reward people who claimed political persecution.Trump made the threat in a post on Truth Social on Saturday, saying the fund would be "back on the table" if Blanche is not confirmed. He also said he would "push hard to get the Anti-Weaponization Bill" passed and keep... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 19:30 LONDON
Turkiye and Iraq sign one-year oil pipeline transit deal
Turkiye and Iraq have signed a one-year agreement to keep crude flowing through the Kirkuk-Ceyhan Oil Pipeline, officials said on Saturday. The deal covers a stated transit capacity of 750,000 barrels per day and comes days after the previous bilateral arrangement lapsed. It was signed as both sides said they want to work toward a longer-term framework for the route.The agreement was concluded between Turkish state pipeline operator BOTAS and Iraq's state oil companies SOMO and NOC. Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said the deal followed a "productive meeting" in Ankara with Iraqi Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 18:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Kyiv hit by deadly strikes as Iran tensions, Gaza talks and Europe’s crises deepen
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv killed at least nine people and injured 28 more overnight, with rescue work still under way as officials searched for survivors in the capital. 🔗The war in Ukraine also widened beyond Kyiv, with Russia saying it struck fuel storage in Odesa and a tugboat in Mykolaiv, while Poland summoned the Russian ambassador after confirming a missile landed in Tarnawa Kolonia in the Lublin region. 🔗 🔗Tensions around Iran rose sharply after renewed US and Iranian strikes ended a brief pause in hostilities, with Washington and Tehran trading threats and warnings of wider escalation.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Aug 2026 18:23 LONDON
Sri Lanka court sentences former officials to death over Easter Sunday bombings as appeal looms
A Sri Lankan court has sentenced former police chief Pujith Jayasundara and former Defence Ministry secretary Hemasiri Fernando to death over the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. The ruling was delivered by a three-member High Court bench in a 2-1 decision on Friday, after the state appealed a 2022 acquittal. It concerns the failure of senior officials to act on intelligence warnings before the attacks that killed hundreds and wounded more than 500.The court found the two men guilty of criminal negligence in connection with the coordinated bombings at three churches and three tourist hotels. According to the case record, an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 17:04 LONDON
Russian strikes hit fuel storage in Odesa and tugboat in Mykolaiv amid Black Sea shipping tensions
Russia said on Saturday that its forces struck fuel storage facilities in the Ukrainian port of Odesa and hit a tugboat used by the Ukrainian military in Mykolaiv. The reported attacks took place in two key southern ports that are central to Ukraine's maritime logistics and wartime supply chains. The battlefield claims could not be independently verified.According to the reported account, the strike in Odesa targeted fuel storage tanks, while the vessel hit in Mykolaiv was described as a marine tugboat repurposed for use by the Ukrainian army. The Russian Defence Ministry was cited as the source of the claim... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 17:00 LONDON
Greek wildfires spread to several areas as winds worsen firefighting efforts
Wildfires are burning across several areas of Greece, including near Athens, as strong winds continue to drive the flames and complicate firefighting efforts. Emergency evacuations are under way in affected locations, while crews are working on multiple fronts to contain the blazes. Greek authorities have also issued emergency alerts for several areas and warned of extreme wildfire risk in Attica and Evia.More than 300 firefighters, 92 fire trucks, heavy machinery and aircraft have been deployed to the Boeotia region, where a major fire is still being tackled. The fire has affected the area around Agios Vasileios, about 80 kilometres northwest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 12:59 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Kyiv hit by deadly strikes as Gulf security tensions rise
At least nine people were killed and 28 injured in Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv overnight, with rescue crews still working through the damage in the Ukrainian capital. Local officials said the attack hit the city as emergency teams searched for survivors. 🔗Security concerns also widened around the Gulf, after the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reported two separate tanker incidents near the Strait of Hormuz, both off the coast of Oman. The warnings add to pressure on shipping routes through one of the world’s most sensitive waterways. 🔗In Kuwait, the army said hostile drones were destroyed in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Aug 2026 12:25 LONDON
Iranian Kurdish parties in Iraq say bases have been hit amid war with Israel
Iranian Kurdish opposition parties based in Iraq say their military and political assets have come under heavy attack since the war between Iran and Israel began on 28 February. The groups say bases in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq, as well as positions inside Iran, have been pushed onto the front lines of the conflict. The development has placed the parties in a delicate position as they face pressure from Tehran while discussion continues over whether outside powers could arm them.The groups say Iranian drones and missiles have repeatedly struck their facilities, although the row does not provide an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 11:30 LONDON
Italy and Denmark put forward letter to EU leaders, signed by 22 Heads of State and Government
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Breaking-360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 10:31 LONDON
Two tanker attack reports near the Strait of Hormuz as UKMTO urges caution
A British maritime security agency has reported two separate incidents involving tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, with both taking place off the coast of Oman. In the first case, a vessel said it had been struck by an unknown projectile northeast of Lima, causing damage to the engine room. Around three hours later, a second tanker reported seeing a large splash and explosion close to the ship northeast of Khasab.No injuries have been reported in either incident, and the second vessel had not reported damage at the time of the warning. The agency advised vessels in the area to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 10:29 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Middle East tensions flare as Kyiv hit, Gaza deal stalls and markets watch risk
Renewed strikes between the United States and Iran have ended a brief pause in hostilities and raised the risk of a wider regional escalation, with reports also saying Washington and Israel are preparing a major bombing campaign against Iran's energy infrastructure and that the timing could come as soon as the weekend. Donald Trump has separately threatened to bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site, while a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile near Oman close to the Strait of Hormuz, underlining the danger to shipping. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗In Gaza, the political track remains fragile. Hamas said it had agreed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Aug 2026 08:36 LONDON
Trump threatens to bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site amid fresh satellite images
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to bomb a suspected underground nuclear site in Iran known as Pickaxe Mountain. Recent satellite images appear to show construction work at the location, which sits immediately south of the Natanz nuclear complex. The site has become the focus of renewed attention because it is one of the few Iranian nuclear-linked locations that has not already been struck by the United States or Israel.Trump told reporters on 21 July that the US would be hitting the area "pretty soon" and "very heavily". He returned to the subject on 28 July, saying: "I know... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
Houthis deny plan to charge ships transiting the Red Sea
Yemen's Houthi movement has denied reports that it plans to charge ships for passing through the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. In a statement issued by the Houthi-run Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center, the group said transit through the waterway remains free. It said its so-called safe transit service is voluntary and does not require payment.The center said any person demanding money for passage does not represent Yemen or the coordination body. It also warned shipping companies not to pay or share information with unauthorised parties. The denial came after a report that the Iran-aligned group was considering fees... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 05:30 LONDON
Venezuela government and opposition prepare US-backed talks on elections
The Venezuelan government and a segment of the opposition are due to begin United States-backed talks on Saturday aimed at creating a path toward eventual elections. The negotiations come as the country's political divide remains deep, with one of the opposition's best-known figures, Maria Corina Machado, left out of the process. The talks are expected to bring together representatives from the government and selected opposition figures in Caracas.The opposition delegation will be led by former lawmaker Dinorah Figuera, who previously oversaw an opposition bloc in the National Assembly elected in 2015. Machado, who won the Nobel Peace Prize, has not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 22:35 LONDON
Israel says Gaza troop pullback depends on genuine Hamas disarmament
A senior Israeli official has said troops will not withdraw from their current positions in Gaza without what was described as the "genuine disarmament" of Hamas. The statement came as Hamas said it would hand over heavy weapons only if Israel ends "all forms of aggression" and pulls its forces out of the territory. The latest exchange deepens a dispute over the sequencing of a US-brokered ceasefire plan that is meant to move into its second phase.Donald Trump said the Board of Peace had reached an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
Trump says US has not agreed to Ukraine producing Patriot missiles
US President Donald Trump has said Washington has not agreed to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles, contradicting comments made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after talks at the White House earlier this week. Trump said on Friday that the United States had not approved Ukraine building the missiles and added that the US had to be "very careful" about letting another country make them. His remarks add a new point of tension to discussions over how Kyiv can strengthen its air defences as Russian strikes continue.The dispute centres on what was discussed during a meeting between Trump and Zelensky... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 21:35 LONDON
Poland protests Russian ambassador over missile incursion in Lublin region
Poland has summoned the Russian ambassador after confirming that a missile landed in the village of Tarnawa Kolonia in the Lublin region on Thursday. Polish officials said the projectile was a Russian Kh-101 missile, marking a fresh cross-border security incident on NATO's eastern flank. No casualties or injuries were reported.Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Friday that the ambassador had been called in following the incursion. A spokesman for Poland's foreign ministry said the ambassador was told of Warsaw's "unequivocal condemnation" of hostile actions directed against the security of a sovereign state and its citizens. The ministry also said any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 21:32 LONDON
US commander warns troops over phone use amid Iran war
A senior US commander has warned deployed American troops that videos filmed on their phones could help Iran assess attacks in near real time. Admiral Bradford Cooper, who oversees the US military response in the conflict, said footage posted online could reveal whether missiles or drones had hit their intended targets. The warning comes as commanders consider tighter restrictions on device use at some bases across the Middle East.Cooper said the consequences of apparently routine phone use could be serious, arguing that open-source material could be measured in the lives of US service members and civilians in targeted Gulf countries.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 16:02 LONDON
UK court clears Chinese embassy project in London to proceed as appeal is prepared
A British High Court has ruled that approval for China's planned new embassy in central London was lawful, allowing the project to move forward after a residents' legal challenge was dismissed. The decision concerns the Royal Mint Court site near the Tower of London, where China plans a 20,000-square-metre complex that would become the largest embassy building in the United Kingdom by area. The ruling removes a major legal obstacle to one of the most contentious diplomatic property projects in London.The challenge was brought by the Royal Mint Court Residents' Association, which represents families and businesses in about 100 nearby... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 14:32 LONDON
India alleges over 40 deaths in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir crackdown as disputed elections continue
India has accused Pakistan's establishment of using ruthless force against peaceful protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, saying the crackdown has left more than 40 civilians dead and many others injured. The allegation was made during a media briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs, where spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called on the international community to scrutinise the situation and hold Islamabad accountable. The comments came as elections in the region continued in three phases, with the vote due to conclude on 10 August.Jaiswal said the deaths were the result of a continuing crackdown on civilians in PoK, and described the election process... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 14:29 LONDON
Houthis threaten full escalation as Saudi Arabia launches Red Sea coalition
Yemen's Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi has threatened Saudi Arabia with what he called "full escalation," hours before Riyadh announced a new maritime defence coalition aimed at countering attacks on Red Sea shipping. In a televised address on Thursday, he said the group would respond to any Saudi escalation in kind. He also accused Saudi Arabia of prolonging Yemen's political and economic crisis and rejected claims that the movement acts as a proxy for Iran.Saudi Arabia's response took institutional form on Thursday when it hosted representatives from 43 countries, out of 51 invited, along with a European Union delegation, to discuss... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 14:02 LONDON
India says missions helped 140,000 citizens return during US-Iran war
India's government says its diplomatic missions helped about 140,000 Indian nationals return home during the US-Iran war. The statement was given in parliament on Friday by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh. It said embassies and consulates coordinated transit visas, accommodation, transport and cross-border travel to move stranded citizens out of affected areas in West Asia.According to the written reply, the largest share of returns was routed through Qatar, where 100,000 Indian nationals were assisted after the partial reopening of airspace. The government said 30,000 people were helped through Kuwait, with Indian missions arranging Saudi transit... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 11:30 LONDON
British man accused of spying on RAF Akrotiri for Iran
A British man has been arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on RAF Akrotiri on behalf of the Iranian military. Rashad Sultanov, 44, who also holds Azerbaijani citizenship, is accused of carrying out hostile surveillance of the UK military base and sharing information with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. He was detained by Cypriot police on 17 July and remains in custody while extradition proceedings continue.The case is being pursued under the UK National Security Act, with prosecutors saying it will be charged under the 2023 law. According to the investigation, the alleged spying took place between 11 May... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 08:05 LONDON
US Senate advances Russia sanctions bill that could trigger tariffs on India and China
The US Senate has advanced a sweeping Russia sanctions bill that could impose major tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, including India and China. The measure cleared an early hurdle in Washington by an 86-12 vote and now moves to the House of Representatives for further consideration. It is named the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026.The bill would expand pressure on Moscow by targeting the trade that helps sustain Russian energy exports. According to the supporting material, the proposal could trigger 100% tariffs on countries that continue to buy Russian oil. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 08:02 LONDON
Hamas accepts framework to disarm in Gaza under Palestinian supervision
Hamas has accepted a framework that would see its remaining heavy weapons in Gaza inventoried and stored under Palestinian supervision, according to people involved in the talks. The move is being described as a potential breakthrough in the Trump-backed peace initiative for Gaza. It follows months of difficult negotiations and comes after Hamas completed leadership elections that elevated Gaza-based leader Khalil al-Hayya.A senior Hamas official on the movement's negotiating team said the talks were long and extremely difficult. He said Hamas had insisted on the wording of "inventorying and storing weapons" under Palestinian oversight rather than handing them over to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 07:30 LONDON
Japan earthquake death toll rises to 34 as aftershock fears continue in Kumamoto
The death toll from the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan has risen to 34, according to the Kumamoto prefecture government. Officials also said six people were seriously injured after the quake struck near the city of Uki on Tuesday. The tremor knocked out power to about 40,000 homes, halted rail services and triggered tsunami warnings across parts of Kyushu.Authorities said nearly half of the deaths were linked to two separate incidents: structural damage at a Nippon Paper Industries paper mill and a possible gas explosion at an Aeon store. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has urged residents to remain vigilant... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 05:29 LONDON
Trump says Morocco named Tiznit-Dakhla highway after him, raising questions over timing and Western Sahara
United States President Donald Trump has said Morocco named part of the Tiznit-Dakhla highway after him, a claim that has drawn attention because Rabat has not publicly confirmed it. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Trump thanked Morocco's King Mohammed VI and said he looked forward to travelling on the "Great Highway one day". The reported tribute concerns a major road project in southern Morocco that is linked to the disputed Western Sahara.The highway, which became fully operational in January after about a decade of construction, stretches 1,055km and connects southern Morocco with Mauritania. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 04:02 LONDON
Drone strikes spark fires in Russia's Volgograd region and injure woman in Rostov
A drone attack in Russia's Volgograd region set an energy facility and warehouses on fire on Friday, according to the region's governor. The same wave of attacks also caused a separate injury in neighbouring Rostov region, where officials said a woman was hurt in the town of Gukovo. The incidents were reported as regional authorities described them as drone strikes.Volgograd governor Andrey Bocharov said five people sought medical help after the attack, adding the information in a message on Telegram. He said the fire affected an energy facility and warehouses in the region, which is home to a Lukoil-owned oil... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 03:59 LONDON
France and Spain see respite as wildfires continue across Europe
A major wildfire west of Bordeaux was no longer advancing on Thursday, according to local authorities in southwestern France, raising hopes that one of the continent's most severe fire emergencies was beginning to ease. In Spain, most of the tens of thousands of people evacuated from areas west of Madrid were cleared to return home after the state of emergency was lifted. Even so, firefighters were still battling serious blazes in the United Kingdom, Greece, Portugal and Turkey.French officials said the fire in the Gironde area had become more manageable after days of intense firefighting. The country's interior minister said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 21:35 LONDON
US Iran war costs rise as missile interceptor spending mounts
The United States is spending heavily on missile interceptors and other munitions as its conflict with Iran continues, with analysts saying the cost is rising quickly. A report published on Thursday said the Pentagon has been drawing down stockpiles of high-end weapons to defend against Iranian attacks in the Middle East. The war has now been described as costing the United States tens of billions of dollars, with no clear end in sight.The report said a single SM-3 interceptor can cost up to $28 million, or about $40 million, and analysts estimate the US may have used more than 100... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 21:32 LONDON
Thousands of migrants cross into Ceuta from Morocco as authorities seek emergency response
Thousands of people crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco on Thursday, in one of the largest recent surges at the border. Large crowds were seen running through border gates, climbing barriers and entering the territory. Videos from Tarajal beach also showed people moving around breakwaters before heading towards the crossing.Ceuta's authorities asked Spain's central government to declare a national emergency and requested army intervention in response to the influx. The crossing took place on 30 July 2026, according to the supplied report, and came after a recent increase in attempts to reach the enclave. Those attempts have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 18:33 LONDON
Severe floods hit north Odisha as more than seven lakh people are affected
Heavy rainfall has triggered severe flooding across several districts in north Odisha, with officials saying more than seven lakh people have been affected. The worst-hit areas include Bhadrak, Balasore and Jajpur, where the administration is working to manage evacuations and relief. Authorities say the situation remains under close watch as river levels stay high.Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said nearly two lakh people are being evacuated from affected areas. He said water levels are receding in some districts, but most rivers are still flowing above the danger mark. The state government has said the situation is under control,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 18:06 LONDON
UK signals pragmatic stance on North Sea oil and gas after Trump call
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he told US President Donald Trump that the UK would take a pragmatic approach to North Sea oil and gas. The comments point to a possible shift in tone on one of the country's most sensitive energy policy questions. Trump has claimed Burnham pledged to open up the North Sea, although the government has not announced any change in policy.Burnham said he had told Trump there is a resource in the North Sea and that it could not be ignored when people are struggling. He said his intention was to take a pragmatic approach... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 18:03 LONDON
Cuba's healthcare system deteriorates amid US sanctions and fuel shortages
Cuba's healthcare providers are warning of worsening medical shortages, rising death rates and prolonged blackouts as pressure from the United States deepens the island's crisis. The situation is being felt most sharply in Havana, where doctors say conditions at the William Soler Pediatric Hospital have deteriorated in recent months. The account points to a broader collapse in the country's health system, which remains formally free and universal but is under severe strain.At the hospital's surgical unit and anaesthesiology department, head Alioth Fernandez said the survival rate for newborns needing neonatal surgery has fallen sharply. He said that in the first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
Todd Blanche nomination delayed again as Senate Republicans seek IRS settlement clarity
The US Senate Judiciary Committee has postponed its planned vote on Todd Blanche's nomination to become attorney general, after Republican senators raised fresh concerns about his ties to Donald Trump and a disputed settlement involving the Internal Revenue Service. A committee spokesperson said late on Wednesday that the vote would be delayed as work continued to secure enough support for Blanche. The move leaves the nomination stalled and extends a confirmation fight that has become a test of support inside Trump's own party.The latest delay came after Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina pressed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 17:35 LONDON
Netanyahu says Israeli special forces would respond to any ICC arrest attempt as New York trip stands
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israeli special forces would be ready if anyone tried to arrest him under an International Criminal Court warrant, sharpening his response to renewed calls for his detention. He also confirmed that he still plans to travel to New York in September for the United Nations General Assembly. The remarks came in an interview after his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.Netanyahu said he had considered the possibility of an emergency landing in a country that recognises the ICC and could try to enforce the warrant. Asked about the risk,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 15:29 LONDON
Russia adds Telegram founder Pavel Durov to terrorist and extremist list amid wider crackdown
Russia has added Telegram founder Pavel Durov to its list of terrorists and extremists, according to the state financial monitoring agency. The designation was announced on Thursday and marks a further escalation in Moscow's pressure on the messaging platform and its founder. It follows a formal accusation a day earlier that Durov had facilitated terrorist activity.The latest move means people and organisations on the list face restrictions on interacting with Russian media, publishing online, organising public events, taking part in elections and using financial services in the country. Russian authorities said Durov had failed to remove content that was allegedly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:33 LONDON
Gironde wildfires intensify as record EU fire weather drives blazes across the Mediterranean
Firefighters in France's Gironde region are continuing to work around the edge of a major wildfire near Bordeaux after a quieter night, as record-severe fire weather fuels blazes across the Mediterranean. Regional authorities said the fire remained under control, but active hotspots were still being tackled and temperatures were expected to be more favourable on Thursday than during Wednesday's 38C heat and strong winds. The blaze has already burned 91,000 hectares in France, according to European Forest Fire Information Service figures, making it the country's worst fire year on record with one month of summer still to go.The same data... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:30 LONDON
Parents of Australian facing possible death penalty in Syria question confession
The family of an Australian man detained in Syria has publicly questioned the case against him, saying they have seen no documents explaining the charges and have had no direct access to him. Patrick Stevenson, 20, from the Gold Coast, has been held for nearly seven months in north-western Syria after being accused of the shooting murder of another Australian, Abdullah Glen Charles Burgess. Syrian authorities say the case could carry the death penalty, while his parents say they are frustrated by the lack of progress from Australian officials.Angela Bell, Mr Stevenson's mother, said she was disappointed with her dealings... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:15 LONDON
Netanyahu and JD Vance hold frank Washington meeting amid Iran policy tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Vice President JD Vance held a one-on-one meeting in Washington on Tuesday, according to the supplied material, with the discussion described by officials as frank and direct. The talks took place at Blair House and focused on Iran policy, Israel's government and Vance's recent public criticism of Netanyahu. The meeting came as tensions between the two men had been building in public and in private.An Israeli official described the conversation as "frank and candid", while a US official called it "direct". Vance's office declined to comment, according to the supplied report. The row... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:09 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill at least four, including children, across Gaza as ceasefire talks continue
Israeli strikes have killed at least four people, including children, across the Gaza Strip, according to the latest report from Gaza health officials. The attacks hit Khan Younis in the south, Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza and Gaza City, even as Hamas officials met mediators in Cairo to discuss the truce. The strikes were reported despite an ongoing ceasefire that has remained formally in place.Gaza's Ministry of Health said hospitals across the territory received six bodies and 34 injured people in the previous 24 hours. That total included four new deaths, one person who died from earlier injuries and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:00 LONDON
Massive iceberg overturns near Ilulissat on Greenland's west coast
A massive iceberg has been seen turning over off the coast of Greenland near Ilulissat, in a striking natural event captured on eyewitness video. The footage shows the moment the iceberg rolled in the water and sent waves towards the nearby coastal city. Ilulissat lies on Greenland's west coast and is known for its close connection to the Ilulissat Icefjord.The video was recorded near the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord, a location that is closely associated with the movement of ice from Greenland's inland glaciers into the sea. The footage shows the iceberg overturning close enough to the city to create visible... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 12:32 LONDON
Nicaragua proposes extending presidential term by another year amid new opposition ban plan
Nicaragua's government has proposed a constitutional reform that would extend the presidential term by another year and further restrict who can stand for office. The plan, outlined by the government-controlled National Assembly, is expected to be approved in September. It would also allow the authorities to bar opposition figures they describe as "traitors" or "coup plotters" from elections.The proposal comes after a series of earlier changes that have already lengthened the presidential term and removed term limits. In 2014, the National Assembly scrapped presidential term limits, and in 2024 it extended the term from five to six years. The same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 12:29 LONDON
Wildfire near Dunwich Heath forces evacuations close to Sizewell B
A major incident has been declared after a wildfire broke out at Dunwich Heath on the Suffolk coast. Homes have been evacuated, and a holiday park has also been cleared as firefighters worked through the night to contain the blaze. The fire is burning in large heathland close to the coast and has prompted warnings for people to avoid the area.Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said its crews have focused on protecting properties including Coastguard Cottages, Mount Pleasant Farm and Cliff House Holiday Park. The fire broke out shortly after 5.30pm on Wednesday and spread towards St James' Church. Officials... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 09:12 LONDON
Shell profits double as oil prices rise after Iran war disrupts energy supplies
Shell has reported a sharp rise in second-quarter profits after the Iran war pushed up oil prices and disrupted global energy supplies. The company said earnings for the April-to-June period reached $9.84bn, more than double the $4.26bn recorded a year earlier. The increase came as the conflict affected flows of oil and liquefied natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy shipments.Chief executive Wael Sawan said Shell's operational performance had delivered very strong results during what he described as another quarter of severe disruption in global energy markets. The company also said its first-half earnings... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 09:09 LONDON
Amnesty says India's arms exports to Israel risk complicity in Gaza genocide
Amnesty International has accused India of continuing to supply weapons, ammunition and components to Israeli military suppliers despite the war in Gaza. In a report shared on Thursday, the rights group said the shipments create a substantial risk that the goods could be used in what it described as the ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The allegation centres on trade flows that Amnesty says have continued since the start of the Israeli offensive on 7 October 2023.The report says Amnesty investigators analysed 2,596 shipments of weapons, ammunition, parts and components sent from India to Israel since that date. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 09:06 LONDON
Sanctioned Iranian oil transfer activity continues off Malaysia's Eastern Outer Port Limits
Satellite tracking has shown the Iranian crude tanker Humanity moving into waters off Malaysia's Eastern Outer Port Limits and then switching off its automatic identification system, or AIS. The vessel had travelled through the Strait of Malacca and Singapore before veering northeast toward the Malaysian coast, according to the supplied material. Maritime security analysts say the pattern is consistent with preparations for a ship-to-ship transfer of Iranian oil.The tanker is described as a 330-metre crude carrier that reached the Eastern Outer Port Limits, a 1,200-square-kilometre anchorage area in the South China Sea about 70km off the coast. The supplied material... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 08:32 LONDON
CXMT stock market debut highlights China memory-chip push amid AI-driven shortages
China's CXMT has become mainland China's most valuable listed company after a stock market debut on Monday, in a development that underscores Beijing's push to build a more self-sufficient semiconductor industry. The memory-chip maker is seeking to expand production at a time when global demand for chips used in artificial intelligence data centres is tightening supply for consumer devices. The company's rise also reflects how shortages in one part of the technology market are feeding through to higher costs elsewhere.The company was valued at more than US$500 billion, or about $717 billion, in the debut, according to the supplied report.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 08:02 LONDON
Bolivia court issues new arrest warrant for Evo Morales over protest-linked allegations
A court in Bolivia has issued a new arrest warrant for former president Evo Morales, according to the Santa Cruz district prosecutor's office. The warrant is linked to an investigation into allegations of armed uprising against the state, terrorism and attacks on transport safety. The case comes after Morales backed protests in June by farmers and truckers amid anger over the country's economic crisis and austerity plans.The prosecutor's office said the investigation concerns Morales's alleged role in the demonstrations and the disruption they caused. Morales responded on social media that the authorities would not intimidate him. He also accused the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 06:00 LONDON
Japan turns to Canadian crude as Hormuz supply fears hit Asia
Japan is importing Canadian crude as Asian buyers respond to supply fears linked to the Strait of Hormuz. The latest shipment of Trans Mountain pipeline crude is headed to Japan, according to the supplied material, marking the first such cargo since 2025. The move comes as uncertainty over oil flows through the Gulf continues to reshape buying patterns across the region.The cargo was loaded in Vancouver on Wednesday on the Marshall Islands-flagged vessel Freedom Glory, which can carry up to 750,000 barrels of crude. The ship was chartered by Exxon Mobil, and the cargo was bought by Japan's largest refiner,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 03:29 LONDON
Trump considers tighter AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
US President Donald Trump has said his administration is considering stronger controls over artificial intelligence tools after recent cybersecurity incidents involving OpenAI systems. Speaking on Wednesday, he said the White House was looking at AI controls while also trying to ensure the United States remains ahead in the technology race. His remarks mark a shift in tone from an administration that has so far taken a more hands-off approach to AI.Trump made the comments after being asked about OpenAI tools being used to improperly breach the private technology of other companies. He said any move to tighten oversight would need... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 02:03 LONDON
Iraq condemns Saudi-US strikes as sovereignty row deepens after at least 20 PMF deaths
Iraq's National Security Council has condemned Saudi-US strikes on Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces targets, calling the attacks a violation of sovereignty and international law. The council said the strikes hit PMF bases in seven Iraqi provinces and killed at least 20 members of the paramilitary group. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi also cancelled his first official trip to Saudi Arabia in protest.The council meeting, chaired by Mr al-Zaidi, described the strikes as a "flagrant violation of Iraq's sovereignty and the sanctity of its lands". It said any breach of Iraq's security would not be tolerated, and accused the attacks of hindering... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 00:59 LONDON
India's Rajya Sabha passes bill criminalising disruption of Vande Mataram singing
India's upper house of parliament has passed a bill that would criminalise the intentional disruption or prevention of singing the national song Vande Mataram. The Rajya Sabha approved the measure by voice vote on Wednesday after nearly all opposition members walked out of the chamber. The bill amends the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, a 1971 law that already makes insults to the national anthem, the national flag and the Constitution a criminal offence.The proposed change would make it punishable by up to three years in prison, a fine, or both, if someone intentionally prevents the singing of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 23:08 LONDON
Formula 1 sets mid-September deadline over possible Qatar and Abu Dhabi race move to Europe
Formula 1 has set a mid-September deadline to decide whether its final two races of the season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi can go ahead, or whether they will be moved to Europe. The sport's chief executive, Stefano Domenicali, said the current plan is still for the Qatar Grand Prix on 29 November and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 6 December. He added that if the races cannot be staged in the Middle East, the season will end in Europe.Domenicali said the races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are currently confirmed and already sold out. He told reporters that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
Comey lawyers seek dismissal over seashell post case, alleging prosecutorial misconduct
Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey have asked a US court to dismiss the criminal case against him, saying prosecutors distorted evidence and omitted key details in their handling of an Instagram post involving seashells arranged as "86 47". The filing was made on Tuesday and accuses the government of misconduct, political retribution and selective prosecution. Comey was charged in April over the post, which prosecutors say was a reference to killing US President Donald Trump.The defence says the case is built on irregularities and that public statements by government officials show the president's animus toward Comey influenced the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 21:30 LONDON
Houthis threaten Red Sea shipping with toll plan as tankers avoid Bab al-Mandeb
The Houthis are preparing a plan to impose tolls on Red Sea shipping, according to the latest reporting on the group's maritime strategy. The proposal is being framed as an attempt to copy Iran's approach in the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping has long been exposed to political pressure and security risks. The development comes as tankers are already avoiding Bab al-Mandeb because of Houthi threats, adding to disruption in one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints.The reported toll plan would deepen concerns over the security of traffic through the Red Sea corridor, which links the Gulf of Aden... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 18:35 LONDON
Saudi Arabia's role in Palestinian statehood debate gains renewed attention
Saudi Arabia's position in the Arab and Islamic worlds is drawing renewed attention as debate continues over the prospect of normalisation with Israel and the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state. The issue is being framed as one of the central unresolved questions in the Arab-Israeli conflict, nearly eight decades after the establishment of Israel. In the material supplied, Saudi Arabia is described as being at the forefront of efforts to establish a Palestinian state and secure what it sees as a lasting peace arrangement with Israel.The immediate development highlighted is Saudi Arabia's decision to co-sponsor the Global Alliance for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 16:35 LONDON
US tightens restrictions on Chinese robots and power inverters over security concerns
The Federal Communications Commission has moved to restrict new imports of Chinese-made humanoid robots, robot dogs and power inverters, citing cybersecurity and national-security risks. The rules took effect immediately and apply only to models that have not yet been authorised for sale in the United States. The action adds these products to the agency's list of equipment prohibited on national-security grounds.The FCC said the devices could create supply-chain vulnerabilities and disrupt US economic and national security if foreign actors were able to compromise or control them. Power inverters are used to connect solar panels, batteries and other electricity sources to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 15:59 LONDON
US military weighs phone restrictions for troops in Jordan over Iran targeting fears
The US military is considering restricting mobile phone use among troops in Jordan amid concerns that Iran could use social media posts and cellphone footage to help identify and target American bases. The reported move would affect personnel deployed in a sensitive part of the Middle East where operational security has become a growing concern. The discussion follows an online video that allegedly showed US personnel running for shelter during an attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base on 17 July.According to the reporting, US Central Command has warned that open-source material from troops' phones and online posts could give Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 14:30 LONDON
Japan rescue efforts continue after quake as aftershocks top 100 and mall search goes on
Japan's rescue operation continued on Wednesday after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the country's south-western Kyushu region and was followed by more than 100 aftershocks. At least 13 people have been reported dead, and officials said some others were in cardiopulmonary arrest, a term often used in Japan before deaths are formally confirmed. Crews were still searching collapsed buildings in Kumamoto prefecture, including a paper factory and a shopping mall, where three people remained unaccounted for.The Japan Meteorological Agency warned residents to stay alert for more strong earthquakes over the next week, particularly in the next two to three days,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 12:29 LONDON
US Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence
The US Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as the next director of national intelligence, filling one of the most sensitive intelligence posts in the federal government. Senators voted 51 to 47 on Tuesday to install him, ending a period in which the role had been held on an acting basis. Clayton replaces Bill Pulte, whose temporary appointment drew criticism because he had no national intelligence background.Clayton had been serving as US attorney for the Southern District of New York before his confirmation. He previously worked as a federal prosecutor and as a securities regulator, giving him a background in law... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 10:35 LONDON
Asian chip stocks plunge after SK Hynix results disappoint
Shares in Asian chip and artificial intelligence-linked companies fell sharply on Wednesday after SK Hynix reported results that missed investor expectations. The sell-off pushed South Korea's Kospi index lower for a second straight day, with the benchmark sliding by as much as 12.6% at one point. The move also weighed on Samsung Electronics and other semiconductor names, extending a broader rout in the region's technology shares.SK Hynix said it had posted record second-quarter profits, but the figures still fell short of what investors had been looking for. Its shares dropped by as much as 16% after the announcement, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 10:02 LONDON
China expands maritime patrols east of Taiwan, raising blockade fears
China's coastguard and civilian fleet have increased patrols in waters east of Taiwan, prompting concern in Taipei that the activity could be a rehearsal for containment. The operations were reported through June and July and were described by Chinese authorities as "special maritime law enforcement operations". Analysts say the shift is notable because it moves beyond the Taiwan Strait and into waters on Taiwan's eastern side.According to official announcements, China's Maritime Safety Administration and coastguard carried out multiple patrols during June and July. Taipei has said the operations included requests for information from commercial vessels about their origin and destination.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 07:00 LONDON
Australia confirms fuel excise relief will end at midnight Sunday amid oil-price pressure
Australia has confirmed that its temporary fuel excise relief will end at midnight on Sunday, with motorists set to lose the discount from Monday. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the measure was never intended to be permanent, and the government said it had been introduced in April to help drivers facing price shock linked to the war in Iran. The Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge discount will also end on Monday.The original relief cut fuel excise by 32 cents a litre, or 50%, before being reduced to 16 cents from July as part of a planned taper. Treasury has warned that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 05:34 LONDON
US Senate clears Russia sanctions bill targeting oil buyers with tariffs
The US Senate has cleared legislation that would impose tariffs of up to 100% on the top five buyers of Russian oil and energy products. The move marks a further step in a long-stalled bipartisan effort to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine. India is among the countries identified as directly affected by the proposal.The bill was authored by the late Senator Lindsey Graham and was advanced on the day of his Washington funeral, adding political weight to the vote. In a joint statement, Republican and Democratic senators said the agreement was intended to stop purchasers of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 04:35 LONDON
Japan Kumamoto earthquake as USGS revises magnitude and aftershock hits Kyushu
Emergency crews in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture were still assessing damage on Tuesday night after a strong earthquake struck the southwestern island of Kyushu and triggered collapses, fires and power cuts. The quake hit at 4:30pm local time and was initially reported as magnitude 7.1 before the US Geological Survey later revised it to 6.8. A tsunami advisory was issued immediately after the tremor and later lifted.The epicentre was near the coastal city of Uto, about 48km southwest of Kumamoto City, according to the USGS. Public broadcaster NHK reported a magnitude 4.1 aftershock just after midnight on Wednesday, adding to concerns... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 23:29 LONDON
Peru's Fujimori takes office promising military-led crackdown on crime
Peru's new president, Keiko Fujimori, has been inaugurated in Lima and pledged to deploy the armed forces to areas hit by crime, drug trafficking and illegal mining. In her address to Congress, she said the military would temporarily lead security operations during states of emergency until those territories could be returned to civilian control. The ceremony took place as Peru faces what she described as a severe security challenge, with gang violence, extortion and illegal mining spreading across the country.Fujimori took office on Tuesday after winning June's runoff by fewer than 50,000 votes. She is the country's ninth president in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president after narrow election win
Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru's president after a narrow runoff victory in an election shaped by public anger over rising crime and years of political instability. She took the oath before Congress in Lima on Tuesday, marking a major shift in the country's leadership. Her inauguration comes after she defeated left-wing rival Roberto Sanchez by fewer than 50,000 votes in June's second round.During the ceremony, Fujimori pledged to carry out the duties of president of the republic. Her campaign centred on law and order, with a promise to confront what she described as a severe security crisis.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 22:08 LONDON
Trump voices frustration with Netanyahu before White House talks over Iran strategy
US President Donald Trump publicly expressed frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before the two men held talks at the White House in Washington. The immediate dispute centred on how to handle Iran, including reported concerns over the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site. Trump also met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington on the same day, as world leaders gathered for a memorial service.Trump said in a television interview that Netanyahu appeared to be trying to keep the United States involved in the war with Iran by raising the issue of the site. He said he had heard that Netanyahu... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 22:05 LONDON
Netanyahu meets Trump at the White House amid tensions over Gaza, Iran and Israeli military presence
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, in a high-level discussion that came against a backdrop of growing friction between the two leaders. The White House described the meeting as productive and positive. The talks took place as Washington and Jerusalem face differences over the direction of the conflict in Gaza and the wider regional fallout from the confrontation with Iran.According to the White House, the two leaders discussed the war in the Gaza Strip, the situation in the region after the conflict with Iran, and Israel's military presence in Gaza,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
India extends official visit invitation to Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah
India has confirmed that it has extended an official invitation to Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah for a visit, although no dates have been announced. The confirmation came during a regular media briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal. The development adds a formal step to a diplomatic process that has been building through channels between the two governments.Jaiswal said the invitation had been extended to Shah, but gave no further details on timing or the proposed programme. The report says the invitation was sent through diplomatic channels to the Nepalese prime minister's office. It also notes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 16:32 LONDON
Iraqi PM visits Turkiye for talks on oil pipeline, water and security
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is in Turkiye with a senior delegation for talks focused on strategic cooperation, security, water and the economy. It is his first visit to the neighbouring country since taking office in May. The trip comes as Baghdad seeks to secure its energy interests and manage wider bilateral issues with Ankara.Government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi said the discussions would cover strategic cooperation alongside security, water and economic matters. A source from Iraq's Ministry of Oil said a technical delegation had arrived in Ankara late last week to try to finalise a one-year extension of the existing oil-export... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 15:35 LONDON
Tsunami alert issued after powerful earthquake in southwest Japan
A powerful earthquake in southwest Japan has triggered a tsunami alert, according to the supplied incident report. The event was reported on 28 July 2026 and is described as affecting the country's southwest region. No further confirmed details on the quake's magnitude, exact epicentre or the size of the alert were included in the source material.The incident was published at 13:40:56 on 28 July 2026. The supporting row identifies the event as a tsunami alert following a powerful earthquake, but does not provide official attribution, casualty figures or specific wave-height forecasts. As a result, the immediate confirmed facts remain limited... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 14:31 LONDON
Wildfire threat closes in on Bordeaux as heatwave intensifies
Authorities in southwest France are warning that a major wildfire remains a serious threat to Bordeaux as a new heatwave builds over the region. The fire has burned through 42,000 hectares since last Wednesday and destroyed 240 homes, according to the latest confirmed figures. It is now about 15 kilometres from the city's outskirts, raising concern for suburbs around Bordeaux.The renewed alert comes after a brief spell of cooler, damper weather brought some relief on Monday, but officials say conditions are likely to deteriorate again. Forecasters are warning that temperatures could reach 40C by midweek, adding to the risk in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 14:03 LONDON
Netanyahu heads to White House as Iran war meeting carries political risk
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, in what would be their seventh meeting during Trump's second term. The talks come amid the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran and are the first in-person encounter between the two leaders since the conflict began. The visit also carries added political weight because Netanyahu is travelling to Washington for the funeral of US Senator Lindsey Graham later the same day.The meeting is taking place against a backdrop of growing unease in the United States over the war. The supplied material says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 13:59 LONDON
US delegation walks out again at UN Security Council amid row with France over rights rhetoric
The United States delegation walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on Monday while France's ambassador was speaking, extending a public dispute that began over a vote on the UN human rights chief's term. The latest protest took place during an emergency council session on Russia's war in Ukraine. It followed a weekend exchange in which France criticised Washington's position on human rights voting.The immediate trigger was the US decision to join North Korea and Russia in voting against extending Volker Turk's term as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. France's UN mission compared the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 13:02 LONDON
Sixty Palestinian detainees returned to Gaza after long detention and abuse allegations
Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel have been returned to Gaza and examined at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, where relatives and medical teams met them after their transfer by the International Committee of the Red Cross. The men arrived frail, injured and, in several cases, unable to walk, according to the supporting report. Their return has drawn renewed attention to the treatment of detainees held during the war in Gaza.The men were brought to the hospital on Monday for examination after being handed over by the Red Cross. Israel said they were released after interrogations determined they were no... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 10:00 LONDON
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake off Kyushu triggers tsunami warning as alerts spread across southern Japan
A preliminary magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off Japan's southern main island of Kyushu on Tuesday, prompting a tsunami warning and emergency earthquake alerts across several prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake's epicentre was about 10 kilometres beneath the seabed, and the tremor was felt in Kumamoto Prefecture. Officials warned that waves of up to 1 metre could reach coastal areas along the Ariake Sea and the Yatsushiro Sea.The warning covered Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Saga, Oita and Miyazaki prefectures, all on Kyushu. Residents in coastal areas were urged to move to higher ground and follow official evacuation instructions.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 09:00 LONDON
Red Sea blockade worsens Asia's energy crisis as oil supplies come under pressure
Governments across Asia are scrambling to secure oil supplies after Yemen's Houthis launched a blockade of Saudi Arabian shipping through the Bab al-Mandab strait. The move has added fresh pressure to an already strained regional energy market, with the Red Sea now facing another major disruption to maritime trade. The chokepoint sits at the southern entrance to the Red Sea and is a key route for oil moving from the Gulf toward Asia.The reported blockade comes as Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia remain heavily dependent on Middle East oil, with some countries relying on the region for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 03:00 LONDON
Haiti sets December presidential election amid security fears
Haiti's electoral council has set presidential and legislative elections for December 13, in the country's first presidential vote in a decade. The timetable also includes a runoff on February 21 and the publication of final results on March 7. The calendar comes as the country continues to face severe security problems linked to gang violence.The council said the plan remains dependent on the establishment of an acceptable security climate and the necessary funding to carry out electoral operations. Earlier this month, it said voter registration had begun and electoral security agents were being trained. It also published a definitive list... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 21:29 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
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan
The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 LONDON
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 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 Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 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
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 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
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age In today’s world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, it’s a lifeline. The ability to sift fact from fiction, especially in matters as consequential as migration, is essential for individuals, communities, and the institutions that serve them. The migration landscape is uniquely vulnerable to the hazards of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, collectively known as MDM. The consequences of inaccurate or misleading information can ripple far beyond the individual, affecting entire communities and the systems that govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 12 Feb 2026 09:21 LONDON
