Israeli strike in Gaza City targeted senior Hamas commander, officials say
Israeli officials said a strike in Gaza City targeted Izz al-Din al-Haddad, a senior Hamas commander who leads the group's military wing in Gaza.They said he was the target of the attack on 15 May.The only confirmed details so far are that the strike took place in Gaza City and that al-Haddad was identified as the intended target.Officials said he took over Hamas's military wing in Gaza last year.They also described al-Haddad as an architect of the 7 October attack.No information has been confirmed in the supplied material about whether he was killed or injured, or about any wider damage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 00:00 LONDON
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British aerospace firm Aeralis enters administration after funding pressure
Aeralis, the British aerospace company bidding to build a replacement for the Red Arrows' Hawk jets, has gone into administration.The move puts about 30 jobs at risk and leaves the future of the advanced jet trainer programme uncertain.The company had been positioning itself as the only British firm able to design and build a new trainer aircraft in the UK.It had hoped to win a government contract before the Hawks are due to be retired in 2030.Administrators said Aeralis had faced a sustained period of pressure on cashflow, citing delays to the UK Defence Investment Plan and geopolitical factors affecting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 22:30 LONDON
Georgia Woman Sentenced to 20 Months for Cyberstalking, Threats and Identity Theft
A Georgia woman was sentenced today to 20 months in prison and three years of supervised release for cyberstalking, transmitting threats to kidnap or injure in interstate commerce, and identity theft. The source identifies the conduct as involving a fake identity used to pose as a pregnant teen and target adoptive parents. The brief text does not provide the woman's name, the location of the court, or any additional detail on how the scheme was carried out. The offenses listed include cyberstalking, interstate threat transmission, and identity theft. The sentence combines a custodial term with a supervised release period of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 22:02 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as energy and Nvidia lead, while metals, crypto and small caps slide
Executive summary: US equities finished mixed, with the S&P 500 edging higher and the Nasdaq and Dow slightly lower. The session was defined by a sharp rotation into energy and select mega-cap tech, while silver, gold, platinum, palladium, Ether and Bitcoin all fell. The move came alongside a firmer dollar against the yen and a jump in WTI crude above $101, reinforcing the day’s inflation-sensitive tone. [Continue Reading]
Federal jury convicts former USC employee of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor
A federal jury in Columbia, South Carolina convicted Mohammad Ebrahim Torki Harchegani, 40, following a three-day trial. He was found guilty on one count of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor. The source identifies Harchegani as a former USC employee, a legal permanent resident of the United States, and an Iranian citizen. The conviction was returned by a federal jury, but the text gives no additional detail on the conduct alleged, the evidence presented, or whether any sentencing action has been scheduled. No injury, physical harm, or other charged offenses are stated in the source. The report confirms only... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 21:02 LONDON
Michigan challenges Trump order to keep coal plant running
Michigan and other parties have told a court that the Trump administration broke the law by declaring an "energy emergency" and ordering an aging coal-burning plant to keep operating.The dispute centres on a single plant in Michigan, which was directed to remain open under the emergency order.The supporting material does not identify the plant by name.The challenge raises immediate questions about the administration's use of emergency powers in energy policy and the continued operation of older coal generation assets.It also puts the legality of the order before the courts.The case matters because it could affect how far federal authorities can... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
Iraqi National Arrested, Charged Over Support for Kata'ib Hizballah and Attacks on U.S. Targets
The Justice Department announced the arrest of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national identified as a senior member of Kata'ib Hizballah. The organization is described in the source as a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization. Al-Saadi was arrested and charged with providing material support to Iranian-backed terrorist organizations. The announcement also says he directed attacks targeting U.S. citizens and interests. The source provides no further details on where the arrest occurred, what specific attacks were directed, or whether any additional suspects were named. It does not identify any casualties, damage, or immediate operational impact tied to the arrest. The... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 20:02 LONDON
Trump weighs whether to resume strikes on Iran as talks stall
Top aides to Donald Trump have drafted battle plans as the president considers whether to resume strikes on Iran, according to the supplied report.The row says peace negotiations have stalled, placing the White House at a decision point over possible renewed military action.No further operational details are provided.The development matters because it suggests the administration is actively preparing options rather than treating the issue as purely diplomatic.It also points to a possible escalation in tensions linked to the stalled talks.The report identifies the issue as a current policy decision for Trump after his return from China.It does not say whether... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
Executions surge in Iran since cease-fire, rights groups say
Rights groups say executions in Iran have surged since the cease-fire, with many of those put to death reportedly detained during January's mass protests.The reported increase has been linked by campaigners to a wider effort by the authorities to deter people from returning to the streets.The row does not give a total number of executions or identify the people involved.The claims add to long-running concerns over Iran's use of capital punishment and its response to dissent.They also suggest the cease-fire has not eased pressure on people accused of taking part in earlier unrest.According to the rights group cited in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 19:31 LONDON
US seeks death penalty in killing of Israeli embassy staff members
The US government has filed notice that it will seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez, the man accused of killing two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington DC last year.US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said the notice covers three of the 13 charges against the 31-year-old, including murder of a foreign official, discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence and causing death through the use of a firearm.Prosecutors allege Rodriguez shot Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, 26, outside the Capital Jewish Museum in May 2025.They say the pair were leaving a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
Trump discussed U.S. arms sales with Xi, report says, raising Taiwan policy questions
Donald Trump discussed U.S. arms sales with Xi Jinping in what was described as a detailed exchange, according to a report published on 15 May.The report said the engagement between the two leaders may have tested a decades-old U.S. assurance to Taiwan that Washington would not consult Beijing on the topic of arms sales.The discussion is significant because U.S. arms sales to Taiwan remain one of the most sensitive issues in relations between Washington, Beijing and Taipei.Any suggestion that the long-standing approach may have shifted is likely to draw close attention from all three sides.The reported conversation comes against a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
Southern District of California Files 108 Border-Related Cases This Week
Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California filed 108 border-related cases this week, according to the U.S. The filings include charges of bringing in aliens for financial gain, reentering the U.S. after deportation, and importation of controlled substances. The office described the Southern District of California as the fourth-busiest federal district, saying that its caseload is driven largely by border-related crimes. The district covers San Diego and Imperial counties. The district shares a 140-mile border with Mexico. The office also identified the San Ysidro Port of Entry as part of the district, calling it the world's busiest land border... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 18:33 LONDON
Trump backs Julia Letlow in Louisiana Senate race, framing it as an America First test
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 15 May 2026 at 15:00 BST: "Highly Respected America First Congresswoman, Julia Letlow, of the wonderful State of Louisiana, is a Great Star, has been from the very beginning, and only gets better! Julia is running for the United States Senate in Louisiana, a place I love and WON BIG, six times, including Primaries, in 2016, 2020, and 2024. I know Julia well, have seen her tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and she is a TOTAL WINNER!" "A Proud Mother of two children, Julia is a wonderful person, has... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
US prosecutors accuse Kataib Hezbollah commander of plotting attacks on New York City targets
US prosecutors have accused Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi of directing and urging attacks on American and Israeli interests in New York City.He is described in the filing as a leader of Kataib Hezbollah, an Iraqi militia with ties to Iran.The allegation centres on alleged plans against targets in the city, but the supplied material does not say that any attack was carried out.It also does not give details of the timing, method or intended locations.The accusation is significant because it links a figure described as part of an Iraqi armed group to alleged threats in the United States.It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
Germany's Merz reports good phone call with Trump after Iran spat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said he held a good phone call with Donald Trump after a recent public disagreement over Iran.Merz said he initiated the call.The only confirmed detail about the exchange is that it took place soon after Merz told young people: "I am a great admirer of America.My admiration is not increasing at the moment." The remarks point to a brief but visible strain in the transatlantic relationship, even as both sides have now signalled a more constructive tone.No further details of the conversation have been made public.The episode matters because Germany and the United States remain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 17:32 LONDON
US Justice Department moves to use terrorism laws in cases against Mexican officials
The US Justice Department has instructed federal prosecutors to build criminal drug cases against Mexican officials using new terrorism statutes.The move was issued this week, according to the supplied reporting, and is aimed at cases involving officials in Mexico.No specific defendants, charges or court filings were identified in the material provided.The development matters because it signals a possible expansion of US criminal enforcement tools in cross-border drug cases.It also raises the prospect of heightened legal and diplomatic friction between Washington and Mexico.The instruction appears to be a policy and enforcement step rather than a completed prosecution.The supplied material does not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 17:31 LONDON
Ohio narcotics investigation leads to more than 700 pounds of suspected cocaine seized
A Homeland Security Task Force investigation in Cincinnati has led to additional narcotics seizures tied to an earlier arrest earlier this week of two Southwest Ohio relatives. Investigators said they have taken an additional 244 kilograms of suspected cocaine from the alleged drug traffickers. The source says the investigation remains ongoing and that the seizures stem from the earlier arrest of the two relatives. No further arrest details, charges, or court actions are provided in the text. Authorities said the current total is more than 700 pounds of suspected cocaine. The street value given in the source is $5.8 million.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 17:02 LONDON
Congo Ebola outbreak reported to have killed more than 60
An Ebola outbreak in Congo has been reported to have killed more than 60 people, adding to concern over the scale of the health emergency.The latest report gives a higher death toll than earlier accounts, but provides no further details on where the outbreak is centred or how many cases have been confirmed.No official response, containment measures or laboratory figures are included in the new report.The lack of detail leaves unclear how far the outbreak has spread.Ebola outbreaks can move quickly and place heavy pressure on health services, making early tracing, isolation and treatment important to limit further transmission.The report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
Europe closes lower as dollar and oil surge, metals and crypto slide in risk-off session
Executive summary: European equities ended the session lower, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all in the red as a stronger dollar, firmer Brent crude and sharp declines in precious metals and Ether pointed to a broad risk-off tone. The euro and sterling weakened against the dollar, while Brent’s advance stood out as the main commodity gain. The move matters because it combines pressure on European exporters, imported inflation risks and a clear unwind in defensive and speculative assets. [Continue Reading]
UK blocks 11 foreign far-right agitators ahead of London rally and rival protest
The UK government has blocked 11 foreign far-right agitators from entering the country ahead of a rally organised by anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson in London.Thousands are expected to attend the Unite the Kingdom event on Saturday, while a separate pro-Palestinian demonstration is also due to take place in the city.The government said those refused entry were foreign agitators.Among them is US-based anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez, who attended the first Unite the Kingdom march last September.Sir Keir Starmer said the organisers were "peddling hatred and division" and warned that anyone seeking to "wreak havoc" or intimidate others would face the full... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
Wall Street opens mixed as energy surges, metals and crypto slide, with tech and banks little changed
Executive summary: US equities opened with a narrow split at 9:40 a.m. New York time, as the S&P 500 edged higher while the Nasdaq and Dow slipped modestly. The clearest move was in energy, where XLE jumped more than 5%, while gold, silver, platinum, palladium and Ether all fell sharply. The opening tone points to a market rotating toward oil-linked shares and away from precious metals, crypto and some growth-sensitive pockets. [Continue Reading]
Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners as Kyiv counts 24 dead in apartment block strike
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 205 prisoners of war, hours after rescue workers finished searching a destroyed apartment block in Kyiv where 24 people were killed in a Russian strike.President Volodymyr Zelensky said most of the Ukrainian prisoners had been held since 2022.The exchange took place on Friday and came as Kyiv marked a day of mourning for those killed in the attack.The strike hit a nine-storey residential building in the Darnytskyi district of south-east Kyiv, where rescue services spent 28 hours searching the rubble.Among the dead were three girls, including 12-year-old Lyubava Yakovleva, and several adults identified by local... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
UK backs European declaration to speed illegal migration removals
The UK and other European countries have signed a declaration in Moldova calling for courts to give states more leeway in migration cases, in a move aimed at making deportations easier.The agreement was unveiled at a summit in Moldova on Friday and urges the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg to leave most migration cases to member states.It says European countries face pressures that were either changed significantly or unforeseen when the human rights convention was drafted.UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper described the deal as a "common-sense approach" and said she wanted to ensure systems "can't be unfairly gamed".The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
UK borrowing costs hit 18-year high as pound falls amid Labour leadership turmoil
UK government borrowing costs rose to a new 18-year high on Friday as the pound weakened, with markets reacting to the latest twist in the Labour leadership battle involving Andy Burnham.The 10-year gilt yield rose above 5.14% at one point, its highest level since 2008.The pound fell 0.3% against the dollar to around $1.337, and was 1.5% lower over the week.Long-term borrowing costs also moved higher, with the yield on 30-year gilts reaching a peak of 5.82%.Analysts said UK moves were larger than those seen in other European government bond markets.The market reaction matters because higher gilt yields can raise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 13:31 LONDON
Bolivia miners clash with police outside government palace in La Paz
Clashes erupted on Thursday in Bolivia's capital, La Paz, as police used tear gas to disperse miners who tried to breach the government palace.The miners were also setting off small dynamite charges during the unrest.The incident took place amid a second week of nationwide unrest, according to the supplied report.The confrontation centred on the seat of government in La Paz.No casualties were reported in the supplied material.The immediate response described was the use of tear gas by police to push back the crowd.The unrest matters because it adds to growing social tensions challenging President Rodrigo Paz's administration.He was sworn in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 13:30 LONDON
Oil prices rise as hopes fade over Strait of Hormuz reopening
Oil prices rose after hopes for an end to the war in Iran faded, following reports that President Donald Trump did not secure a commitment from China to help persuade Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route for global energy supplies, and any disruption there can quickly affect oil markets.The latest development has added to concerns about a broader energy crunch.The move comes as traders weigh the risk of further strain on supplies and the possibility of higher fuel costs.The report did not give details of any immediate change on the ground... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 13:00 LONDON
US seeks indictment of Cuba's ex-president Raul Castro
The United States is seeking to indict Raul Castro, Cuba's former president, according to reports cited on Thursday.The move would mark a sharp escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against the communist-run island.Castro is 94 and the brother of Cuba's late leader Fidel Castro.The reported indictment comes as the island continues to face constant power outages.The reports link the worsening situation to a fuel blockade imposed under President Donald Trump.No indictment has been announced publicly, and the precise legal basis for the reported move was not given.The development matters because it adds a legal and political dimension to already strained US-Cuba... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 11:01 LONDON
Haiti gang clashes leave at least 78 dead and thousands displaced
Clashes between gangs in the suburbs of Haiti's capital have left at least 78 people dead since Saturday, according to a provisional toll released on Thursday by the United Nations office in Haiti.The toll includes 10 bystanders, and the violence has displaced about 5,300 people, the office said.The fighting has taken place in suburbs of Port-au-Prince.The latest figures underline the scale of the insecurity facing the capital and surrounding areas.Haiti has been affected by gang violence for years, with the situation described in the supplied material as having deteriorated steadily over the past two years.The displacement adds to pressure on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
Israeli nationalists chant anti-Palestinian slogans during Jerusalem Day march in Old City
Israeli nationalists marched through the narrow streets of Jerusalem's Old City on Thursday, chanting anti-Palestinian slogans including "Death to Arabs" during the annual Jerusalem Day march.The march took place in a sensitive part of the city where many Palestinian residents stayed barricaded indoors, according to the supplied report.The event is held each year.The annual procession is linked to Israel's 1967 annexation of east Jerusalem, which Israeli authorities describe as the city's "reunification".The annexation is not recognised by the United Nations, which considers it illegal under international law.The chants and the setting underline the continuing tensions around Jerusalem, particularly in areas... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 10:31 LONDON
Death toll rises to 24 after large Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv
Russia's large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine has killed at least 24 people, with the capital Kyiv the main target, according to Ukrainian emergency services.Dozens more were injured in the assault, which began as a rare daytime strike on Wednesday and continued into Thursday.The Ukrainian air force said Russia launched 675 attack drones and 56 missiles, mainly at Kyiv.It said air defence units downed 652 drones and 41 missiles.In Kyiv's Darnytsia district, emergency workers searched under concrete slabs after a nine-storey residential building collapsed, destroying all 18 apartments in the block.Kyiv City Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko said nine... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 10:30 LONDON
UK sanctions North Korea's Songdowon camp over alleged role in Ukrainian child deportation
Britain has imposed asset-freeze sanctions on North Korea's Songdowon International Children's Camp, saying it suspects the facility of supporting Russia's programme of forced deportation and re-education of Ukrainian children.North Korea has condemned the move, calling it a politically motivated insult and an attempt to damage its image.The Foreign Office said the camp was linked to actions that undermine Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence.The sanctions were announced on 11 May, while North Korea's response was issued on Friday.The dispute centres on allegations that children from occupied areas of Ukraine were taken to the camp and exposed to political indoctrination.A 2025... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 09:00 LONDON
Nvidia's future in China remains unclear after Trump-Xi summit
Nvidia's future in China remains unclear after the Trump-Xi summit, as the standoff over advanced chips continues to shape access to one of the company's most important markets.The only confirmed detail in the supplied material is that Chinese firms are increasingly turning to domestic chipmakers such as Huawei.That shift is part of a broader drive to reduce China's dependence on Western technologies.No new policy decision, deal or formal restriction is confirmed in the supplied row.The immediate significance is that uncertainty around Nvidia's position in China appears to be persisting rather than easing.The issue matters because China remains a major market... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 08:31 LONDON
Australia bans White Australia neo-Nazi group under hate laws
Australia has moved to designate the neo-Nazi group White Australia as a prohibited hate group, with the listing due to take effect from midnight.The decision means support for the organisation will become a criminal offence under laws introduced after the Bondi terror attack.Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the group, previously known as the National Socialist Network and the European Australian Movement, could not evade the law by changing names.He said the ban would cover supporting, funding, training, recruiting, joining or directing the group.The offence carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.Mr Burke said the measure was intended... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 08:30 LONDON
European markets open higher as FTSE hits fresh milestone, energy and autos lead while metals slide
Executive summary: European equities opened firmer, with the FTSE 100 rising to 10,375.1, while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 also posted modest gains. The move came alongside a stronger Brent crude price, a weaker euro and pound, and sharp declines in precious metals, with gold, silver, platinum and palladium all under pressure. Global autos outperformed, while ether also slipped, underscoring a mixed cross-asset tone at the European open. [Continue Reading]
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Lower as Yen Weakness, Oil Spike and Precious Metals Slide Reprice Risk Appetite
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets finished broadly lower in Tokyo trading, with Japan, Hong Kong and Australia under pressure as a stronger dollar, a weaker yen and a sharp jump in WTI crude reshaped the regional risk backdrop. The Nikkei 225 fell -1.6%, the Hang Seng lost -2.0%, and the ASX 200 slipped -1.3%. In commodities, WTI crude rose +5.2% while gold, silver, platinum and palladium all fell sharply, a combination that points to a market rotating toward energy sensitivity and away from defensive metals. The yen weakened to 158.441 per dollar, adding another layer of pressure for Japanese equities and... [Continue Reading]
Trump says China will place Boeing jet order, but Beijing gives no confirmation
Donald Trump has said China will place a Boeing jet order, in a claim that would amount to a significant commercial win for the US planemaker if it is confirmed.The supporting material says only that the deal would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world's largest aviation markets.No further details of the order were provided.There has been no public confirmation from Beijing in the supplied material.That leaves the announcement unverified and the scale, timing and terms of any potential purchase unclear.The claim matters because China is one of the most... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 07:30 LONDON
Ukraine defence minister backs AI military technology as crucial to survival
Ukraine's defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov is being described as a leading advocate of futuristic military technology, including AI-enabled systems, in the country's war effort.A profile published on 15 May says the 35-year-old minister sees such technology as crucial to Ukraine's survival.The piece focuses on the role of AI and so-called killer robots in warfare.No battlefield figures, procurement details or official policy changes are given in the available material.The report instead presents Fedorov as a central figure in Ukraine's push to develop new military tools.The story matters because Ukraine's war has become a test case for how quickly armed forces can... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 05:30 LONDON
House blocks war powers vote tied to Iran conflict
The House has again blocked an effort to force a war powers vote aimed at requiring President Donald Trump to seek congressional authorisation for the Iran conflict.The move came as two vulnerable Republicans joined Democrats in backing the push, according to the supplied row.No further vote totals were provided.The procedural setback matters because it leaves the question of war-making authority unresolved at a time when lawmakers are showing signs of unease over the conflict.It also keeps pressure on Republican leaders as some members break ranks.The effort was designed to compel the White House to obtain approval from Congress before continuing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 04:00 LONDON
U.S. commander says Iran school strike may be only civilian casualty incident
A top U.S. commander has said a strike on an Iranian school may have been the only civilian casualty incident in the war, pushing back against reports of wider civilian deaths.Adm.Brad Cooper made the comment in relation to the ongoing strike campaign involving Iran.The supplied material does not give further details on the location of the school, the timing of the strike, or any casualty figures.The statement is significant because it directly addresses claims about civilian harm during the conflict.It also suggests that, at least in the view of the commander, reported civilian deaths may be more limited than some... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Extends Gains, Korea Surges and Oil Jumps on Asia-Pacific Risk Tone
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a mixed but generally firmer tone, led by a strong Nikkei 225 advance and a sharp rally in Korea’s Kospi. The move came alongside a stronger U.S. dollar against the yen, higher WTI crude, and softer precious metals, while Hong Kong and Australia traded lower. The session points to a market split between growth-sensitive cyclicals and rate-sensitive or defensive assets. [Continue Reading]
UN aid convoy hit by drone strikes in Ukraine's Kherson
A UN humanitarian convoy delivering aid to Kherson was hit twice by drones on 15 May, according to the supplied report.The convoy had been coordinated in advance with both Ukrainian and Russian forces.No injuries were reported in the incident.The UN has not attributed the attack to either side.The strike matters because it affected a protected aid operation in an active conflict zone.Humanitarian convoys are typically arranged to reduce the risk of attack and allow supplies to reach civilians.Kherson has remained a sensitive area in the war, and aid deliveries there depend on access arrangements that can be disrupted quickly.The reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 00:59 LONDON
Taiwan president's team used satellite phone check-ins and borrowed royal plane for Africa trip
New details have emerged about a covert operation that helped Taiwan's president's team reach southern Africa despite pressure from China.The account says the journey relied on satellite phone check-ins and a borrowed royal plane.The report describes the trip as an audacious manoeuvre carried out by Taiwan's leader's team.It says the operation was designed to outwit Chinese efforts to interfere with the travel.No injuries or physical disruption are reported in the supplied material, but the episode underlines the sensitivity of Taiwan's international travel and the logistical steps taken to complete it.The use of a borrowed royal plane is presented as part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 23:30 LONDON
CIA director visits Cuba amid reported oil shortage
The head of the CIA has visited Cuba, in what was described as an extraordinary step-up in contact between Washington and Havana.The visit comes as the communist-run island says it is out of oil.The Central Intelligence Agency confirmed a Cuban government statement about Director John Ratcliffe's trip on Thursday.The supporting row does not give further details of the meetings or any public outcome.The development matters because it points to a notable increase in direct contact between the two governments, which have had decades of strained relations.It also comes against the backdrop of Cuba's worsening energy crisis.An earlier statement from Cuban... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 22:30 LONDON
Cuba says it has run out of oil amid energy crisis
Cuba's long-running energy crisis has reached a new stage after government officials said the country has run out of oil reserves.The confirmation came this week, according to the supplied report, which says the shortage marks a breaking point for the island nation.No casualty figures or immediate disruption details were provided in the available material.The report attributes the statement to government officials but does not give further official measures or a timeline for relief.The development matters because oil shortages can affect power generation, transport and wider economic activity in a country already facing a prolonged energy crisis.The supplied material describes the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 22:00 LONDON
Trump says Xi offered help to open Strait of Hormuz and not arm Iran
US President Donald Trump has said Chinese President Xi Jinping offered China's help to open the Strait of Hormuz and pledged not to send military equipment to aid Iran in its war against the US and Israel.The statement was made on Thursday, according to the supplied report, but no further details were given on when or how the conversation took place.The claim links Beijing directly to one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.If confirmed, the remarks would point to a possible Chinese role in easing pressure around the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of global energy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 21:29 LONDON
Nvidia-led tech surge powers Wall Street higher as chips, Tesla and Apple drive broad rally
Executive summary: Wall Street finished sharply higher, led by a powerful rebound in mega-cap technology and semiconductors. Nvidia jumped +11.5%, Tesla rose +7.7%, and the Nasdaq Composite gained +3.2% as investors rotated back into AI and growth names. The S&P 500 added +2.2%, while the Dow Jones and Russell 2000 also closed in the green. Energy and autos outperformed, but metals, several large-cap software names and crypto were weaker, underscoring a session defined by selective risk appetite rather than a uniform rally. [Continue Reading]
11 rescued after private plane crashes into Atlantic off Florida coast
A private plane from the Bahamas crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the Florida coast, prompting a rescue operation that saved 11 people, according to confirmed reports.Footage from the rescue showed the survivors in a life raft as a storm approached.They were later airlifted to hospital.The rescue was carried out by the US Air Force.No further details were immediately confirmed about the aircraft, the people on board, or the cause of the crash.The incident is significant because it involved a sea rescue in worsening weather conditions, with all 11 people recovered from the water.It also highlights the risks faced by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 21:01 LONDON
EU countries align with sanctions decision on Russia over Ukraine
On 23 April 2026, the Council of the EU adopted Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/508, adding new restrictive measures in response to Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine. The decision broadened sanctions across shipping, finance, trade controls, and service bans, and the EU said the package was taken in coordination and discussion with the G7 and the Price Cap Coalition. The decision constrained Russia's shadow fleet by extending restrictions to 46 additional vessels. It also reinforced safeguards on tanker sales from the EU to prevent Russian end-use. Eleven vessels were delisted after their return to compliance. The decision added two... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 21:00 LONDON
Russia pummels Kyiv, killing at least 10 in hours-long attack
Russia pummelled Kyiv for hours early on Thursday, firing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that killed at least 10 people.The strike hit Ukraine's capital after a prolonged barrage, according to the supplied report.It described the assault as involving hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles.The attack further shredded hopes of a halt to Moscow's grinding invasion.The confirmed death toll makes it one of the most serious recent strikes on Kyiv in the current war.Kyiv remains a central target in Russia's wider campaign against Ukraine, and attacks on the capital carry immediate civilian and political significance.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 21:00 LONDON
Yemen parties agree under UN mediation to release more than 1,600 detainees
More than 1,600 conflict-related detainees in Yemen will be released under a UN-brokered agreement reached after months of negotiations in Jordan. The source says the deal involves parties in Yemen and was reached with UN mediation. The agreement is described as the largest prisoner release deal since Yemen's civil war began. It comes after months of negotiations and is framed as one of the few recent signs of movement in otherwise stalled peace efforts. No implementation date, transfer schedule, or additional terms are given in the source. The report does not identify the detainees individually, name the holding authorities, or... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 20:02 LONDON
