US 25% tariff on Brazilian exports takes effect, covering about 3,000 items
A new 25% additional tariff imposed by the United States on part of Brazil's exports has taken effect, marking a fresh escalation in trade tensions between the two countries. The measure began on Wednesday and applies to about 3,000 product lines entering the US market. It excludes several major Brazilian exports, including oil, coffee and beef.The tariff was confirmed by the US government last week after an investigation concluded that Brazil uses practices that "burden or restrict" trade with the United States. The investigation cited Brazil's PIX payment system and rules for digital platforms among its examples. Brazilian officials have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 04:32 LONDON
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US-Iran conflict escalates for 11th night as strikes continue and Trump threatens new target near Natanz
The United States carried out an 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while Iranian air defences were activated in Tehran and explosions were reported in several cities. The latest developments point to a widening confrontation that is now tied not only to military targets but also to nuclear sites and maritime security. President Donald Trump said the US could hit Pickaxe Mountain, near Natanz, "very soon".According to the supplied material, US Central Command said the strikes targeted military operations, maritime capabilities and drone infrastructure. The same reporting said the attacks hit command centres, air defence systems, missile launchers and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 04:29 LONDON
US regulator proposes ban on imports of military-grade drones from China
The US Federal Communications Commission has proposed new rules that would block imports of advanced drones with swarm capabilities and infrared sensors, in a move aimed mainly at Chinese manufacturers. The proposal, announced on Tuesday, is part of a wider effort to tighten controls on foreign-made surveillance technology. Officials said the measures are intended to protect national security and secure the drone supply chain.Under the plan, drones equipped for swarming operations or high-resolution thermal imaging would be barred from entry. The FCC also extended exemptions for components made outside China until January 2028, a step that appears designed to reduce... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 04:00 LONDON
Trump approves 30-year Saudi civilian nuclear deal that may allow uranium enrichment
US President Donald Trump has formally approved a civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, according to officials cited in reporting on the deal. The arrangement is set to run for 30 years and would give the kingdom a civilian nuclear programme. It may also allow uranium enrichment on Saudi soil, a provision likely to draw close scrutiny because of the sensitivity of nuclear fuel-cycle technology.The agreement is described as being worth tens of billions of dollars. Under the reported structure, American companies would take the lead in building Saudi Arabia's nuclear infrastructure, while other foreign firms would be excluded from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 03:02 LONDON
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Canada cancels joint Gordie Howe Bridge opening ceremony amid tariff dispute
Canada has cancelled a planned joint ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge after Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods. The bridge, which links Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is still expected to open to traffic later this month. Canadian officials said the celebratory event would no longer be appropriate in light of the threatened trade action.A spokesperson for Canadian Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson said the decision followed the latest escalation in trade tensions between the two countries. Canada now plans to hold its own ceremony on Friday, while it remains unclear whether the United States... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 02:30 LONDON
Jaishankar to meet Quad counterparts in Manila alongside ASEAN talks
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is due to visit Manila on 22-23 July for a series of ASEAN-related meetings, including the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting. The talks are being held under the ASEAN framework and will also include the ASEAN-India meeting, the East Asia Summit and the ASEAN Regional Forum. The visit comes as the Philippines holds the ASEAN chairship for 2026.According to India's foreign ministry, the trip underlines India's deepening engagement with ASEAN under its Act East Policy and its commitment to strengthening the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The ministry also said 2026 has been designated the ASEAN-India... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 01:32 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Lower as Oil Shock Lifts Havens, Pressures Japan Equities and Yen Trade
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a clear risk-off tone, led by a sharp drop in the Nikkei and Nikkei 225 ETF, while Hong Kong advanced and commodity-linked assets surged. WTI crude jumped more than 7%, gold moved above $4,000, silver rallied nearly 6%, and Ether gained more than 4%, signaling a market response to higher geopolitical and inflation risk. The yen weakened against the dollar, adding another layer of pressure for Japanese equities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Jul 2026 01:15 LONDON
Moldova elects Vasile Tofan as prime minister in fresh push for EU membership
Moldova's parliament has elected financier Vasile Tofan as prime minister and approved his new government, ending three weeks of uncertainty in the country's leadership. The vote came on Tuesday and confirmed a renewed pro-European Union mandate for the administration. Tofan replaces Alexandru Munteanu, who stepped down suddenly after only eight months in office.Tofan was approved by 53 votes to 21, with 21 abstentions. He told parliament that his programme is called "The European Economy, an Effective State" and said that would be the basis on which his government should be judged. Although he is not affiliated with any party, he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 00:30 LONDON
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Carney and Trump agree to intensify trade talks after tariff threat
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he and United States President Donald Trump have agreed to intensify trade negotiations after Trump threatened 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian imports. Carney said the two leaders spoke on Tuesday and that discussions would begin again immediately. He also warned that Canada would consider all options if the tariffs go ahead.Trump announced the tariff plans on Monday, saying they were a response to what he described as discriminatory treatment of US-made cars, alcohol and dairy goods. Carney told reporters that the first objective was to reach a comprehensive agreement, while also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 00:04 LONDON
Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine army chief after days of protests over military reform
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed army chief Oleksandr Syrsky and appointed Mykhailo Drapaty as the new commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The move follows days of protests in Kyiv linked to the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. It marks a significant reshuffle at the top of Ukraine's wartime military leadership.Zelenskyy said in a post on Telegram that Drapaty would take over the role, while thanking Syrsky and Ukraine's soldiers for holding strong frontline positions. Syrsky, 60, had served as commander-in-chief since 2024 and was among Kyiv's most experienced officers, having led the defence of the city at the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 00:01 LONDON
US says Iran war has cost $37.5bn as Hegseth seeks urgent funding
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators that the war against Iran has cost about $37.5bn so far, as he pressed Congress for an urgent funding increase in Washington. He said the figure was roughly $8bn higher than the administration's previous public estimate in May and included anticipated costs through 30 September. The hearing took place before the Senate Appropriations Committee and was interrupted several times by anti-war protesters.Hegseth said he was seeking $87bn in congressional funding for the Defence Department, with $67bn earmarked for operations in the Middle East. He warned that military training would have to be curtailed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 23:59 LONDON
Justice Department Monitors Polling Sites in Three Arizona Counties
The Department of Justice is monitoring polling sites in three Arizona counties during the state's primary election. The department says the effort is being carried out to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law. The source identifies the action as a current monitoring operation at polling sites. It does not name the three counties, identify any specific incidents at the sites, or provide any additional operational details. No further facts are given about timing beyond "today," and the source does not state any disruptions, violations, arrests, or election interference. The only confirmed impact is that federal monitoring is... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
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Aliyev says former Russian and German officials were in Baku for possible Ukraine meeting
Azerbaijan's president has said former Russian and German officials entered the country in mid-July for a possible meeting about the war in Ukraine. Ilham Aliyev made the remarks during a press conference in Berlin alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He said Azerbaijan was not informed in advance and only learned of the trip after media reports.Aliyev said flight records suggested a secret meeting may have taken place in Baku, but that neither Germany nor Russia notified his government. He said Azerbaijan's territory had been used without its knowledge and added that he had ordered an investigation by the State Border... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
Australia raises concerns with China over submarine-launched missile test in Manila meeting
Australia's foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, has raised concerns with China over a test of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile earlier this month. She did so during a face-to-face meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Manila. The discussion took place as both sides also addressed wider questions of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.According to a statement from Wong's department, the meeting was their 12th. The ministers discussed ASEAN priorities and the importance of regional stability, while Wong also raised a range of consular issues. Those included the case of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 22:30 LONDON
Major wildfire near Madrid burns 30,000 hectares amid Spain heatwave
Firefighters and troops are continuing to battle a major wildfire north of Madrid that has now burned roughly 30,000 hectares, according to the latest confirmed figures. The blaze has been burning since last Thursday in Guadalajara province, about 100 kilometres north of the Spanish capital. It is being described by authorities as one of the toughest fires they have faced.More than 600 firefighters and troops, supported by 29 aircraft, spent a sixth day working to contain the flames on Tuesday. About 1,200 people have been evacuated from their homes, while 34 hamlets have been emptied and residents in 14 further... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 22:05 LONDON
DHS Employee Charged With Fraud in $478,000 VA-Backed Mortgage Case
A Department of Homeland Security employee has been arrested in Boston and charged with wire fraud and making false statements tied to a mortgage application. The application sought a mortgage backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, according to the source. The case is described as involving an allegedly fraudulent attempt to obtain $478,000 in VA-backed mortgage financing. The source does not identify the employee, the mortgage lender, or any additional defendants. No further operational details are provided beyond the arrest and the two charges. The report gives no information on court proceedings, a plea, or whether the mortgage application... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 22:03 LONDON
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Turkish opposition leader moves to form new party after court ouster
Turkiye's opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has announced plans to form a new political party after being removed as leader of the Republican People's Party, or CHP, by court order. He made the announcement in a speech in parliament on Tuesday, setting out what he described as the start of a new political project. The move comes amid a wider legal and political confrontation between the opposition and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government.Ozel was ousted from the CHP in May, and the announcement follows an appeals court ruling two months ago that stripped him of the party chairmanship and reinstated former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 22:03 LONDON
ADB and Japan launch new water security fund
The Asian Development Bank and the Government of Japan have established a new water security fund in Tokyo to support Asia and the Pacific against worsening floods, droughts, and other water-related shocks. Japan will make an initial $10 million contribution to the Water Initiative for Security, Efficiency and Resilience Fund, or WISER Fund. ADB said the fund will help its developing member countries strengthen water systems, reduce disaster risks, improve water-use efficiency, and apply digital and innovative solutions to water challenges. ADB President Masato Kanda said water is "more basic to life" and called for faster and smarter investment to... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 22:00 LONDON
Iran says IRGC struck Amazon data center in Bahrain with cruise missiles
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Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 21:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as oil, gold and silver surge, while tech and chip stocks lag
Executive summary: Wall Street ended the session with a clear rotation away from growth and into commodities and defensives. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite finished lower, while the Russell 2000 edged higher. WTI crude jumped more than 7%, gold pushed above $4,000, silver rallied sharply, and energy stocks outperformed. In tech, Apple and Microsoft gained, but Nvidia, Meta, Tesla and the broader chip complex fell, leaving the market split between commodity strength and pressure on high-multiple names. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Brazil updates Middle East travel warning, urging caution over conflict areas
Brazil's foreign ministry has updated its consular alert for the Middle East, advising against non-essential travel to areas affected by conflict. The revised guidance was issued on Tuesday and applies to Brazilians already in the region or planning to travel there. It also tells travellers to avoid protests, crowds and military installations, and to seek shelter immediately in the event of bombardment.According to the ministry, there are currently no restrictions on air connections for Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The alert was published after changes were made to the version released on 16 July,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 21:08 LONDON
US soldier identified after death in Iran-linked drone incident in Erbil
The US Army has identified the service member who died in northern Iraq after the controlled detonation of a drone linked to Iran. Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton was killed on Sunday at a base in Erbil, according to a military statement and information from his family.The Army said it is investigating the circumstances of his death. Swinton was 30, a father of two, and had served in the Army for nearly a decade, the statement said. He enlisted in 2017 and was assigned to the 55th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, part of the 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, based at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 21:03 LONDON
Trump signals U.S. losses in wars, including a new Iran military conflict toll
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "RT @realDonaldTrumpAfghanistan War: 20 years, 2, 000 DEAD. Vietnam War: 19 years and 5 months, 58, 220 DEAD. Korean War: 3 years and 1 month, 36, 574 DEAD. Iran Military Conflict: 4 months, 18 DEAD." - "RT @realDonaldTrumpAfter meeting with the President of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, who has done a remarkable job working to transform his Country, I am hereby directing my Administration to allow all U. S. airline carriers to fly directly to Lebanon so that Americans can easily visit this beautiful land. Hopefully, other... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 21:00 LONDON
UN report says global hunger fell for third straight year in 2025
ROME, 21st July, 2026 (WAM) , Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, demonstrating that progress is possible. However, the improvements remain fragile, unevenly distributed and insufficient to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, according to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 (SOFI 2026) report, released on Tuesday by five United Nations specialized agencies: FAO, UNICEF, WHO, IFAD and WFP.The report estimates that 7.8% of the global population faced hunger in 2025, down from 8.1% in 2024 and 8.6 percent in 2022, confirming a sustained, albeit slow, improvement. This means that... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 20:30 LONDON
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Anas Sarwar set to join Andy Burnham's government, creating Scottish Labour vacancy
Anas Sarwar is set to stand down as Scottish Labour leader and leave the Scottish Parliament to take a ministerial role in Andy Burnham's government. Official confirmation is expected in the coming hours, according to the supplied material. The move would also see Sarwar take a seat in the House of Lords, with reports indicating he is likely to become a business minister.The development would create an immediate leadership vacancy in Scottish Labour. Sarwar had promised to remain in post after the party won 17 of 129 seats in the Scottish Parliament elections in May, but his expected appointment at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 20:30 LONDON
Netherlands approves ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
The Dutch government has given final approval to a decree banning the import, purchase and sale of goods from unlawful Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The measure is due to take effect on September 22. It marks a formal step by the Netherlands to restrict trade linked to settlements in the occupied West Bank.The government announced the approval on Tuesday, and Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen told parliament that the trade ban had already been planned, with only the implementation date newly set. Under the decree, Dutch companies will also be barred from brokering services that facilitate trade... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 20:02 LONDON
US-Iran escalation deepens as Trump says strike on Pickaxe Mountain is coming soon
US President Donald Trump has said the United States is "not finished" attacking Iran and warned that American forces could hit the Pickaxe Mountain area near Natanz "pretty soon" and "very heavily". He made the remarks at the White House on Tuesday, local time, as Tehran continued to step up strikes across the Middle East. The comments add a further nuclear dimension to an already widening confrontation between the two countries.Trump said the site was near Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility and suggested the military was prepared to "take care of" Iran-backed Houthi rebels as well. He also said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 19:59 LONDON
Houthis threaten Saudi shipping in the Red Sea as US warns of response
The Houthis have said they intend to block Saudi shipping and vessels bound for Saudi ports in the Red Sea, sharpening concerns over a possible disruption to one of the region's most sensitive maritime routes. The threat is being framed as pressure on Saudi Arabia through its western maritime gateway, with implications for traffic linked to the Red Sea and nearby chokepoints. It marks a further escalation in a long-running pattern of maritime coercion tied to the conflict in Yemen.The supplied material says the warning is part of a broader strategy aimed at economic disruption rather than direct military victory.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 19:29 LONDON
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, as ceasefire efforts stall
Gaza's civil defence agency says Israeli strikes killed 12 people on Tuesday, including six members of the Al-Masri family in central Gaza City. The latest deaths were reported despite a fragile ceasefire that remains in place between Israel and Hamas, and amid stalled efforts to secure a lasting agreement to end the war. Witnesses and rescue workers said one strike hit a house belonging to the Al-Masri family in the north of Gaza City, leaving the building badly damaged and setting it on fire.According to the civil defence agency, the family members killed included four children, and Al-Shifa hospital said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 19:02 LONDON
At least 23 killed in Afghanistan's Nuristan floods as rescuers search for more than 100 missing
Rescue crews in eastern Afghanistan are searching for survivors after sudden flash floods killed at least 23 people in Nuristan province and left more than 100 others missing. The flooding struck on Monday, with teams on Tuesday digging through the rubble of collapsed homes and mud-covered debris. Forecasters have warned that more flooding could follow, keeping the emergency response under pressure.Officials said an unknown number of buildings collapsed in Nuristan, including in the provincial capital, Parun. Footage from the area showed homes reduced to mud and rubble after waters cascaded down mountainsides. The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation's meteorology... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
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Trump hosts Lebanon's president as Israeli withdrawal remains unresolved
Donald Trump has met Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House, where the US president promised to help Lebanon but gave no concrete timeline for an Israeli withdrawal from occupied areas in the south. The meeting took place as Washington continues to promote a Lebanon-Israel framework intended to reshape security along the border. It also came amid continued Israeli occupation of parts of southern Lebanon and ongoing questions over how any pullback would be carried out.Speaking alongside Aoun, Trump said Israel was "in the process" of redeploying to other sections, but he did not announce any specific policy or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 18:37 LONDON
HRW alleges civilian abuse in joint US-Ecuador anti-drug operations
Human Rights Watch has accused Ecuadorian soldiers of abusing civilians during joint anti-drug operations with the United States, in a report focused on actions carried out between January and March. The rights group said farmers and fishermen were caught up in military operations aimed at organised crime, and that the campaign included attacks on land and at sea. It also said the US had provided equipment, training, intelligence and, more recently, direct military support to Ecuador.The report said its findings were based on 62 interviews, along with more than 100 photographs and videos, satellite imagery, vessel monitoring data, fire detection... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 18:35 LONDON
Rahul Gandhi detained as student protests expand in New Delhi
Police detained Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi during a sit-in outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in New Delhi on Tuesday evening, as student-led protests over education reform and government accountability continued to spread. Other opposition figures were also detained or arrested during the demonstration, which was called in response to the authorities' earlier crackdown on the unrest. The incident adds a new and more direct confrontation between the government and opposition leaders to a protest movement that has already drawn national attention.According to the supplied report, Gandhi was taken away by police after calling for the resignation of Mr... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 18:32 LONDON
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, driven by a growing use of long-range missiles and drones against urban areas far from the front line. The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said it documented 1,396 civilians killed and 7,978 wounded in Ukraine between January and June. Danielle Bell, who heads the mission, said the figures showed a 37% increase from the same period in 2025 and were almost double the level recorded in 2024.Bell also said credible open-source reporting indicated that 250 civilians were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
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Day News Recap: US Iran conflict widens as oil spikes, wildfires rage and protests spread
US President Donald Trump said the United States would attack the Pickaxe mountain near Natanz in central Iran very soon, while also warning that Iran would pay after American service members were killed, marking a sharp new escalation in the confrontation. 🔗 🔗The conflict is already rippling through energy markets, with Brent crude up 23% over the period and average petrol prices in the United States rising to $4.00 a gallon as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz thins. ASEAN foreign ministers in Manila voiced serious concern about spillover from the war and the risk to regional energy supplies, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Jul 2026 18:21 LONDON
U.S. authorities seize more than $25 million in cryptocurrency tied to fraud schemes
Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia and the U.S. Secret Service Washington Field Office announced that multiple investigations by the Cyber Fraud Task Force have led to the seizure of more than $25 million in cryptocurrency. Officials said the assets were tied to international fraud schemes that targeted residents of the United States and Canada. The announcement identifies the case as part of a broader enforcement effort against scam operations. The seized cryptocurrency is described as connected to cross-border fraud activity, but no further operational details were provided in the source text. Officials also said the seizures fall within... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 18:02 LONDON
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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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
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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
