Europe closes mixed as oil and metals surge, DAX slips while FTSE 100 edges higher
Executive summary: European markets finished mixed, with the FTSE 100 posting a modest gain while the DAX and CAC 40 slipped. The biggest moves came outside equities, Brent crude jumped more than 8%, gold and silver rallied sharply, and ether extended its rebound. The pattern points to a market still reacting to geopolitical risk, firmer commodity prices, and shifting currency moves, even as broad European equity benchmarks stayed relatively contained. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
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US-Iran escalation deepens as Trump says strike on Pickaxe mountain is coming soon
US President Donald Trump said the United States would attack the Pickaxe mountain near Natanz in central Iran "very soon", adding a new nuclear dimension to the already widening confrontation. The mountain sits beside the Natanz uranium enrichment site, which has been described as heavily damaged. The latest remarks come as the conflict continues to affect military targets, shipping lanes and regional security calculations.Trump's comments were reported on 21 July and followed an earlier statement on 13 July, when he said the United States would "eliminate the Pickaxe mountain" in an interview. The site is believed to contain two large... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 16:59 LONDON
Security Council debates Syria as Guterres heads to Damascus
The Security Council is holding its monthly debate on Syria amid reports of an Israeli attack in occupied territory and discussions of a multi-national oil pipeline to counter the closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz , still the focus of the ongoing US-Iran war. The meeting follows UN independent investigators' findings that security conditions remain fragile in the south as the UN chief heads to Damascus for his first visit to the country as Secretary-General. The Security Council is holding its monthly debate on Syria amid reports of an Israeli attack in occupied territory and discussions of a multi-national... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 16:33 LONDON
Russian warship carries out live-fire exercise off Plymouth coast as UK calls move irresponsible
A Russian frigate has carried out a live-fire weapons exercise in international waters off southern England, prompting a fresh response from the UK government. The vessel was reported to be about 40 miles, or 74 kilometres, south of Plymouth when it conducted the drill on Monday local time. British officials said the ship was identified as Neustrashimy and that it was shadowed throughout by the Royal Navy.According to the supplied report, the frigate informed HMS Tyne before firing and asked the patrol vessel to move to a safer position. The exercise then lasted for 30 minutes, with the Royal Navy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 16:31 LONDON
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US-Iran conflict drives Hormuz disruption and oil-price spike
Global energy markets are reacting to a sharp escalation in the conflict between the United States and Iran, with the Brent crude benchmark rising 23% over the past two weeks and moving back within reach of $90 a barrel. The supplied material says the fighting has now been running for 10 days around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas exports. It also says Houthi forces have announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, adding to concerns over alternative export routes through the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb.The latest market move has already fed through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 16:29 LONDON
Bologna protests turn violent after man dies during police arrest
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for a full investigation after the death of Abderrahim Fakir during an arrest in Bologna triggered violent protests in the northern city. The 42-year-old Moroccan-born man died on Sunday local time while being restrained by police, according to the supplied report. Demonstrations over the death escalated on Tuesday and left 56 police officers injured.Video shared widely in Italy shows Mr Fakir repeatedly calling for help as two officers hold him down, while ambulance workers stand nearby. The report says he was heard saying, in English, "help, help, that's enough" before he stopped moving.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 15:59 LONDON
Sheikh Abdulaziz launches Huwiyyah Tubna to promote Ajman architectural identity
Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Land and Real Estate Regulation Department, has launched the Huwiyyah Tubna, or An Identity Being Built, initiative in Ajman. The programme is aimed at preserving and highlighting Ajman's cultural heritage by integrating traditional cultural elements into real estate development projects. Sheikh Abdulaziz said the initiative is intended to protect the historic architectural legacy of Ajman and to blend modernity with heritage through creative designs that reflect the stages of the emirate's architectural evolution. He linked the project to the urban renaissance taking place in Ajman and said it is meant... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 15:30 LONDON
ASEAN voices serious concern over Iran war spillover and energy shortages
Southeast Asian foreign ministers have voiced serious concern over the impact of the Iran war on energy supplies, as they met in Manila on Tuesday. The talks come amid disruption to key maritime routes, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has added pressure to oil imports across the region. ASEAN members are also discussing an oil-sharing mechanism as they seek to limit the effects of the crisis.In a statement, the ministers said they were deeply concerned that the developments were undermining efforts by key mediators and reducing the prospects for a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 15:30 LONDON
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Israeli strike kills family of six in Gaza City's Sabra neighbourhood
An Israeli air strike hit a home in Gaza City's Sabra neighbourhood on Tuesday, killing six members of the al-Masri family, according to health officials. Those killed were a man, his wife and their four children, all of whom were inside the house when it was struck while they were sleeping. The attack is the latest in a series of deadly strikes in Gaza that have continued despite a US-backed ceasefire agreed in October.Health officials said the strike killed Firas and Salsabeel al-Masri, along with their three daughters and one son. The Israeli military confirmed it carried out the strike... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 15:00 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Lower as Oil and Gold Surge, Tech and Chips Lead the Decline
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened under pressure, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow all lower as a sharp jump in crude oil, a stronger gold bid and weakness in technology and chip shares shaped early trading. Energy stocks outperformed, while AI and semiconductor names lagged, suggesting investors are rotating toward inflation-sensitive and defensive exposures as geopolitical and macro risks stay elevated. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
Hungary prosecutors raid Fidesz data servers, party says
Hungary's former ruling Fidesz party says prosecutors unexpectedly raided its data servers on Tuesday, in a move it described as targeting the party's communications systems and databases. The alleged raid took place at a data centre hosting Fidesz servers, according to the party statement. The claim comes as Hungary's new government pushes ahead with an anti-corruption drive after Viktor Orban's party lost power in April.Fidesz said investigators from the prosecutor's office arrived unannounced with the intention of seizing the party's entire communications system and databases. The party said there had been no precedent for such an action in Hungary since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 14:03 LONDON
Four drone strikes in four days hit tankers carrying Kazakhstan oil at Black Sea terminal
Four tankers linked to Kazakhstan's crude exports were struck by drones over four days while loading at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium marine terminal in the Black Sea. The incidents affected civilian vessels at a key export point used to move Kazakh oil to international markets. Kazakhstan said the attacks threatened both its economic interests and wider global energy security.The foreign and energy ministries in Kazakhstan condemned the strikes and called for them to stop. In a statement, the foreign ministry said the attacks were an unacceptable infringement on Kazakhstan's economic interests and a deliberate attempt to destabilise lawful international trade... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 14:00 LONDON
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Iran vows to bomb its own land as fears grow over Kuwait incursion
Iran has vowed to bomb its own land as fears grow over a reported incursion involving Kuwait, according to the supplied material. The incident is described as developing on 21 July 2026, but the available row does not provide a clear account of the location, the sequence of events, or who was directly involved. As a result, the immediate scope of the situation remains limited in the confirmed record.The supporting row gives only the headline and publication time, with no verified figures, casualties, or official attribution. It also does not include a statement from Iranian, Kuwaiti, or other regional authorities.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 13:35 LONDON
Ontario First Nations communities devastated as fast-moving wildfires force mass evacuations
Fast-moving wildfires in Ontario have burned two First Nations communities to the ground and forced evacuations across 13 communities in the province. Local leaders say residents were left to self-evacuate without adequate government help or emergency alerts. The fires are part of a wider outbreak across Canada, where nearly 1,000 wildfires are burning.Ontario Premier Doug Ford said close to 2,000 people had been evacuated so far, with many moved to cities including Toronto and Niagara Falls. About 200 of the fires are in Ontario, according to the supplied report. Prime Minister Mark Carney said heatwaves and dry weather had combined... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 13:32 LONDON
Lebanese army begins deployment in southern pilot zone as Washington talks continue
Lebanon's army says its units have begun deploying this morning to Zawtar al-Gharbieh in the Nabatieh region, as part of a wider pilot-zone arrangement tied to a Washington-brokered deal with Israel. The move is one of three pilot zones included in the agreement, which links Lebanese troop deployment with the disarmament of Hezbollah and a phased Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The announcement comes while President Joseph Aoun is in Washington for talks with Donald Trump.The army said the deployment began on Tuesday morning, adding that it already has a presence in the other two pilot zones. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 13:29 LONDON
Khalil al-Hayya wins Hamas leadership vote by one vote amid internal divisions
Khalil al-Hayya has been elected as the new head of Hamas by a razor-thin 35-34 vote, according to the supplied report. The result comes after nearly two years of collective leadership and highlights clear divisions inside the movement. It also places renewed attention on Hamas's internal balance between rival currents and its relationship with Iran.Al-Hayya, who was Yahya Sinwar's former deputy in Gaza, was already part of the five-person council that has led Hamas since Sinwar was killed in October 2024. He defeated former political bureau chief Khaled Meshaal in the vote. The narrow margin is being read as evidence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 13:00 LONDON
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Ukrainian drone strikes leave Russian-held Crimea facing power, water and fuel shortages
Residents in Russian-held Crimea are reporting severe disruption after sustained Ukrainian drone and missile strikes across the peninsula and the transport links connecting it to Russia. People in Yevpatoria and other parts of the Black Sea peninsula say electricity, running water and fuel have all become unreliable, with some areas cut off for much of the day. The disruption has deepened through the spring and summer, according to accounts from residents and local reporting.The campaign is described as Kyiv's largest sustained air effort against Crimea so far this year. Kremlin-installed authorities last month declared a state of emergency and temporarily... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 12:30 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Iran, Ukraine and Lebanon dominate a day of conflict, protests and flooding
Iran and the United States moved deeper into direct confrontation, with the IRGC claiming it struck Amazon data infrastructure in Bahrain, while US Central Command said it carried out fresh strikes on Iranian military targets and Iran reported missile and drone retaliation, tanker fires in the Strait of Hormuz and a wider escalation at sea and on land. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Lebanon said its army had begun deploying to a pilot zone in the south after the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US brokered arrangement, a step that could shape the next phase of the border calm.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Jul 2026 12:27 LONDON
Arizona voters head to primary polls in key battleground races
Arizona voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday in primary elections that will help shape the state's governor's race, congressional contests and a wide slate of state offices. The vote is taking place in one of the country's most closely watched battleground states, where the outcome could also influence control of the US House of Representatives. Polls opened at 6am local time, and most are due to close at 7pm, with anyone in line by then allowed to vote.The primaries will determine party nominees for governor, Congress and statewide offices including secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer and superintendent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 12:02 LONDON
Lebanon's Aoun to meet Trump as pilot zones begin in the south and pressure builds on Hezbollah
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is in Washington for talks with Donald Trump as the United States pushes ahead with a plan to give the Lebanese army control over pilot zones in southern Lebanon. The meeting is expected to focus on Israeli withdrawal from the south, US support for Lebanon and the continuing pressure on Beirut to disarm Hezbollah. It comes amid renewed regional tensions and a fragile security arrangement along the border with Israel.Aoun flew from Beirut to the Washington, DC, area on Saturday and met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday, according to the Lebanese presidency. Rubio... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 11:59 LONDON
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UN reports sharp rise in civilian casualties in Russia-Ukraine war as strikes intensify
The United Nations says civilian casualties in the war between Russia and Ukraine rose sharply in the first half of 2026, as both sides intensified air strikes on infrastructure and cities. The UN said it documented 1,396 civilians killed and 7,978 injured between January and June, a 37% increase compared with the same period in 2025. The figures point to a worsening toll on civilians as the conflict enters its fifth year.Danielle Bell, head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, said the increase reflected the scale of recent attacks and the broader escalation in long-range strikes. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 11:32 LONDON
Iran's IRGC claims strike on Amazon data hub in Bahrain amid escalating US confrontation
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed that its Aerospace Force targeted and destroyed the central data infrastructure of the US company Amazon in Bahrain. The force also said it struck US air-defence systems and radar installations in the Bahraini areas of Muharraq and Riffa. The claim was issued on Tuesday through a statement from the IRGC's public relations office.According to the statement, the attack used several cruise missiles. Bahraini and US officials had not responded to the claim at the time of publication, and Amazon had also not commented. The IRGC said the strike was carried out in response... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 11:30 LONDON
U.S. Africa Command Conducts Airstrike Targeting al-Shabaab in Somalia
Africa Command (AFRICOM), working with the Federal Government of Somalia, conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on July 15, 2026. The strike was carried out in the vicinity of Welmaro, Somalia, approximately 100 km north of Kismayo. AFRICOM said the operation was conducted in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia. The command did not release specific details on the units or assets involved, citing continued operations security. AFRICOM said that, together with the Federal Government of Somalia and the Somali Armed Forces, it continues to take action against al-Shabaab. The stated purpose is to degrade the group's ability to threaten... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 10:02 LONDON
Flooding continues across Assam as rivers stay above danger levels
Flooding continued across large parts of Assam on Tuesday morning, with one more death reported in Upper Assam and the state's flood death toll this year rising to 11. The worst-affected districts include Sivasagar, Jorhat and Charaideo, where officials said water levels remained unusually high after heavy rain since Sunday. Rivers in several locations were still flowing above danger levels, adding to the pressure on local communities and emergency services.Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described the situation in Upper Assam as "unprecedented flooding" and said water levels in the area were "unseen in half a century". As of 8 am... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 10:00 LONDON
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Wildfire reignites on Slievenamon in Ireland as crews return to the mountain
A wildfire on Slievenamon in County Tipperary has reignited after being subdued overnight, prompting fire services to request aerial support again. Flames increased in the area on Tuesday morning after crews had been moved off the mountain for safety reasons during the night. The fire had spread from gorse into oak forestry on Monday, but favourable weather conditions briefly helped slow its advance.Acting Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer Carol Kennedy of Tipperary Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze had been subdued after overnight conditions improved, including fog at about 4am. She said the fire had "taken off" in gorse... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 09:33 LONDON
Delhi protests continue after police crackdown on youth-led education movement
Thousands gathered again in the Indian capital Delhi a day after police used batons and tear gas to disperse supporters of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party. The movement is demanding education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and had tried to march on parliament despite a police ban. The latest gathering came after Monday's confrontation near Jantar Mantar, where the protest drew large crowds and ended in violence.According to the supplied material, at least 60 protesters were wounded, 70 were detained and 118 police personnel were also injured during the crackdown. Police also tore down the stage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 09:30 LONDON
Drone strike sparks major fire at shopping centre in Sumy
A large fire broke out at a home improvement shopping centre in Sumy, in northeastern Ukraine, after a Russian drone strike on 21 July. Video from the scene showed flames spreading across the site as firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control. Emergency crews battled the fire for hours, while thick smoke rose above the building.Local media reported that rescue operations were complicated by the threat of further drone attacks in the area. The strike hit a commercial site rather than a military target, according to the supplied material, and the fire spread across the shopping centre complex. No... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 08:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US Iran conflict widens as trade, shipping and diplomacy tensions mount
The biggest escalation came in the US Iran confrontation, with Donald Trump saying Iran will pay after multiple American service members were killed, while Tehran said it had targeted US radar and air defence sites in Kuwait and Bahrain as the Gulf standoff widened. 🔗 🔗That conflict is already feeding through to energy markets, with average petrol prices in the United States rising to $4.00 a gallon for a second straight week as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil higher and traffic through the waterway thinned. 🔗Maritime security across the wider region also deteriorated, as Yemen's Houthis объявed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Jul 2026 08:40 LONDON
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Europe opens mixed as oil, metals and crypto surge while German equities lag
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as a sharp jump in Brent crude, silver, gold and Ether contrasted with losses in German equities and broader eurozone benchmarks. The DAX led regional declines, while the FTSE 100 was little changed. The move set points to a market still balancing geopolitical risk, commodity inflation pressure and a softer risk appetite in parts of European equities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
Palestinians in Gaza react to Hamas election as daily hardship dominates
In Gaza City, Palestinians are reacting with mixed feelings to the election of Khalil al-Hayya as Hamas leader. For many residents, the political change has been overshadowed by the daily struggle to find food, clean water and shelter. The comments gathered from Gaza suggest that the leadership vote has had little immediate effect on people facing the continuing impact of war.One resident, Noman Saleh, said people in Gaza are suffering, hungry and humiliated, and argued that the political factions have failed ordinary people. He said it made no difference to him whether al-Hayya or someone else won, adding that what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 08:02 LONDON
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Israel file shows scrutiny of global NGOs over alleged BDS links
An internal Israeli government file has revealed how officials collected data on more than 150 charities and humanitarian organisations, with a small number singled out in comments for their perceived positions on the Israel-Palestine conflict. The spreadsheet, obtained online via the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs, was compiled in 2013 and included basic contact details, leadership names and areas of work. It also contained remarks such as "critic of Israel", "involved in anti-Israel campaigning" and "highly involved in BDS".The document identified France-based Premiere Urgence Internationale as a "critic of Israel", Geneva-based Defence for Children International as "involved in anti-Israel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 08:00 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei slides, Hang Seng surges, and metals extend a powerful rally
Executive summary: Tokyo ended lower, with the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei 225 ETF both down more than 2%, while Hong Kong outperformed sharply as the Hang Seng jumped 3.4%. The biggest cross-asset moves came in commodities, where silver, gold, WTI crude, and Ether all posted strong gains, while global autos fell and the yen weakened further against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
Indian opposition MPs to march to Rashtrapati Bhavan over Delhi crackdown
Opposition MPs in India are set to march from the Parliament building to Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday afternoon, after a morning meeting of opposition floor leaders agreed to step up protests over the reported assault on students during a crackdown on a march in the capital on Monday. The decision was taken at a meeting attended by senior opposition figures, including Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Rajya Sabha Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge. Sources said MPs from all opposition parties would take part in the demonstration.The planned march adds a new public... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 07:34 LONDON
China and Philippines trade blame after South China Sea clash near Second Thomas Shoal
The Philippines and China have given sharply different accounts of a tense confrontation in the South China Sea near Second Thomas Shoal. Video shared by the Philippine side shows Filipino and Chinese personnel briefly engaging each other from inflatable boats, while Manila says one of its navy personnel was struck on the head with a wooden baton. Beijing, meanwhile, has accused Philippine personnel of carrying out what it called malicious attacks and warned there would be consequences if the Philippines continued down the wrong path.In a statement, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said a China Coast Guard inflatable boat... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 07:31 LONDON
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Burnham to set out cost of living support as his Cabinet meets for first time
Andy Burnham is expected to announce new support aimed at easing the cost of living crisis as his Cabinet meets for the first time. The new prime minister said he wanted to give households "breathing space" and promised to set out details on Tuesday. The announcement comes a day after he stood outside No 10 and outlined the first priorities of his government.Burnham completed appointments to his top team late on Monday, with John Healey named as chancellor and Ed Miliband as foreign secretary. Angela Rayner has returned to government as housing secretary, while Wes Streeting has been appointed defence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 06:00 LONDON
Lebanese residents return to pilot-zone villages in south as dispute over occupation continues
Dozens of displaced residents have begun returning to villages in southern Lebanon under the first phase of a US-brokered pilot-zone plan, even as local people and Lebanese security sources dispute whether the areas were ever occupied by Israeli forces. The villages named in the latest development include Froun and Ghandouriyeh, where residents started to go back on Monday after being forced out by Israeli bombardment. The move comes as the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel begins to be tested on the ground.The United States said Froun is part of the first phase of the pilot-zone plan, while Ghandouriyeh is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 05:02 LONDON
Cairo consultations focus on Horn of Africa and Red Sea security
Diplomatic consultations in Cairo involving Egypt, Somalia, Eritrea and a senior United States envoy have highlighted growing concern over security in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. The talks took place in the Egyptian capital on 21 July and centred on regional stability at a time of heightened uncertainty. Public details of the discussions were limited, but the meeting itself signalled an effort to coordinate positions among key regional actors and Washington.According to the available statements, security in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea was at the centre of the agenda. The consultations appear to have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 04:30 LONDON
Trump administration weighs cutting ties with UN refugee agency amid lobbying push
The Trump administration has been weighing whether to cut ties with the UN refugee agency, prompting a lobbying effort by diplomats and United Nations officials to keep Washington engaged. The discussions centre on the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, which works with displaced people fleeing war, persecution and violence. Several sources said a decision had been expected last week, but no announcement followed.According to the supplied material, eight sources including diplomats, aid sources and a congressional source said Washington has been considering disengaging from the agency in recent weeks. The United States has historically been the agency's largest donor, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 03:32 LONDON
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Ortega says Nicaragua will not hold elections soon, deepening political crackdown
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has said there will be no more elections soon, in remarks that effectively cancel the country's next scheduled vote. He made the statement during a speech marking the anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution in Managua, where he also attacked the United States and rejected the return of opposition parties to power. The comments go further than earlier reporting that he would no longer hold elections, because they now point directly to the removal of the next ballot from the political timetable.The next presidential election had been scheduled for November 2027, according to the supplied material. Ortega... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 03:29 LONDON
Trump orders new 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods as trade dispute escalates
US President Donald Trump has signed orders to impose new 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods, deepening a trade dispute between the two countries. The White House said the duties will take effect in 30 days and will cover a range of products including wine, hockey sticks and cement. The measures were presented as a response to what Trump called discriminatory treatment of American alcohol, automobile and dairy products.The administration said the tariffs will be imposed under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, an untested legal provision that Trump has turned to after several of his earlier tariffs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 02:59 LONDON
India and Moldova discuss UN reform and counterterrorism during Murmu state visit to Chisinau
President Droupadi Murmu has begun a state visit to Moldova, arriving in Chisinau for talks with President Maia Sandu. The visit is the first by an Indian head of state to Moldova since diplomatic relations were established in 1992. The two sides used the meeting to discuss reforms of multilateral organisations, including the United Nations Security Council, as well as cooperation against terrorism.According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the bilateral discussions also covered trade and investment, digital transformation, information technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, education, culture and capacity building. A ministry official said both sides discussed the importance of reforming... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 01:33 LONDON
India pushes Chenab hydropower buildout and signals readiness to renegotiate Indus Waters Treaty
India is pushing for faster development of a series of hydropower projects on the Chenab river and is signalling that the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan would need to be renegotiated before any return to normal cooperation, according to government sources. The move comes a year after New Delhi put the six-decade-old water-sharing pact in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack. The projects are being presented by officials as part of India's wider water-security and clean-energy strategy.Government sources said the priority is the speedy completion of five Chenab projects with a combined capacity of more than 5,000 megawatts. Those named... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 01:30 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens in Risk-Off Mode as Nikkei Slides More Than 5%, Hong Kong Rallies on Oil and Geopolitics
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading opened with a sharp split, led by a heavy Nikkei 225 selloff of -5.3% and a weaker Kospi, while Hong Kong advanced +3.8%. The move came alongside firmer WTI crude, softer gold, and a slightly stronger yen, pointing to a session shaped by risk reduction, sector rotation, and geopolitically sensitive commodity pricing. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Jul 2026 01:15 LONDON
Three Mexico Nationals Plead Guilty in Canada-to-U.S. Alien Smuggling Case
Three illegal aliens from Mexico pleaded guilty today to being part of an international alien smuggling organization that illegally brought aliens from Mexico and Central and South America across the northern border with Canada into the United States for profit. The source says the organization moved people across the Canada-U.S. border and describes the activity as an international alien smuggling scheme. It does not provide the court, jurisdiction, or any details on the defendants beyond their nationality and immigration status. No casualty information, seizure figures, sentencing outcomes, or operational disruption are included in the source. The only verified impact stated... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 00:32 LONDON
Trump says he discussed UK ties, North Sea oil, trade, and Hormuz Strait demining with PM Burnham
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "I had a very good conversation with the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham. We discussed many subjects, including the outstanding relationship we have had with the UK. We will be meeting in the not too distant future for topics of mutual interest. The Prime Minister has got a big job ahead of him, but he will be able to do it and, of course, the U. We discussed North Sea Oil, Trade, the Military Alliance, Demining of the Hormuz Strait, and many... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 23:30 LONDON
Trump says Netanyahu will not be arrested in the United States amid New York detention debate
Trump has rejected the idea that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be arrested in the United States, after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his administration was still considering whether such a move would be legal. The dispute centres on whether New York authorities could act on an International Criminal Court warrant if Netanyahu travels to the city for the United Nations General Assembly in September. It has brought together questions of local authority, federal power and international law.Trump said on Monday that Netanyahu "will not be arrested, in any way, shape, or form" while in the US. His... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 22:37 LONDON
Trump signals strongest U.S. regional position since Carter era
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 20 July 2026 at 18:56 BST: "Great words of wisdom from Highly Respected James Carafano. "Our position in the Region is the strongest that it's been since the end of World War II." "We have been dealing with this from Jimmy Carter. Since the days of Jimmy Carter, we have never had a position in the Region this strong to create a better future for the Region and then, that means a safer America, and I think that this is the price we are paying, Trust me, it's going to pay off... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 22:30 LONDON
Justice Department opens Harvard compliance review over China-based aid programs
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has opened a compliance review into Harvard University over its China-based financial aid programs and practices. The review is intended to determine whether the university excludes American-citizen students. The department said the review is focused on possible violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of national origin. The source gives no details on any findings, remedial action, or timetable. It only states that the review was announced today and centers on Harvard's China-based aid programs and practices. #CivilRightsDivision #TitleVI #HarvardUniversity Source: US DOJ... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 21:32 LONDON
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Ukraine: Russian attacks kill two children and damage three aid warehouses
Russian attacks and drone strikes across Ukraine over recent days killed at least two children and injured dozens more, UN agencies reported on Monday. The source says the violence also severely damaged three critical aid warehouses. No locations are given for the attacks or the warehouses, and the report does not name any victims beyond the two children mentioned. The source also does not provide details on the type of aid stored at the damaged sites, only that the facilities were described as critical. The reporting frame is limited to recent days and the UN agencies' Monday account. No perpetrators... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 21:32 LONDON
Wall Street closes lower as Tesla, chips and tech lead a broad risk-off session
Executive summary: US stocks finished lower, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones all in the red as investors rotated away from high-beta tech and AI-linked names. Tesla, AI/chips stocks and the broader tech sector led declines, while oil, Apple, Microsoft and Bitcoin posted gains. The move came alongside firmer crude, softer gold and a mixed FX backdrop, underscoring a session shaped by sector rotation rather than a single market-wide catalyst. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 20 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
