Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Lower as Oil Spikes, Nikkei Slides and Risk Sentiment Frays
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended the session broadly weaker, led by a sharp drop in Japan’s Nikkei 225 and losses in Hong Kong and Australia, while South Korea’s Kospi outperformed with a solid gain. The biggest cross-asset shock came from WTI crude, which jumped more than 8%, a move that helped pressure equities, lifted inflation concerns and kept traders focused on the yen, metals and rate-sensitive assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
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Australian fuel prices set to rise as oil spikes and markets sell off
Australian motorists are expected to face higher fuel prices in the coming weeks after a sharp rise in global oil markets. Prices are on track to climb by 20 to 30 cents as Brent crude moved to its highest level since mid-May, briefly pushing towards US$110 a barrel before settling above US$108 in late Friday trade. The move comes as investors sell stocks and bonds amid growing concern about the Middle East conflict and wider market stress.The latest increase in oil prices has fed through quickly to expectations for retail fuel costs in Australia. The market reaction has also been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
Anthropic says Claude was used in missile guidance and espionage operations
Anthropic has said its Claude artificial intelligence models were used in attempts to support missile guidance software in northern Yemen and to run a Russian-linked cyber-espionage operation. The company set out the allegations in a new threat report published on Friday, describing what it said were multiple malicious campaigns that it disrupted. It said the cases ranged from weapons design to phishing, data theft and covert influence activity.In the Yemen case, Anthropic said it intervened to block an effort to deploy Claude for missile guidance software, including work linked to a guided rocket and a long-range ballistic missile. The report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 06:30 LONDON
Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim makes rare Italy visit for democracy conference
Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim is in Italy for a conference on democracy, in a rare visit to Europe by a senior official from the self-governed island. The presidential office said she has been invited to attend the Ventotene Conference for Freedom and Democracy on the Italian island of Ventotene. She is travelling with Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, according to the same statement.The visit was kept secret until Hsiao arrived, with European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno saying the trip "was kept secret until her arrival to protect her participation" in the conference. The Taiwanese presidential office said further details... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 05:00 LONDON
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Vance brands Democrats 'party of hatred' as Trump rallies Republicans in Dallas
US Vice President JD Vance used a prime-time Republican convention speech in Dallas to attack Democrats as the "party of hatred" and urge voters to back Republicans in November's midterm elections. He spoke at the American Airlines Center before a large crowd that greeted him with chants of "JD! JD!".The speech was followed by an appearance from President Donald Trump, who praised Vance and then returned to familiar campaign themes. Vance said Democrats were running candidates who would tell children what they are allowed to say, how they are allowed to live and who they ought to hate. He added... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 04:37 LONDON
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE and closes airspace to Emirati aircraft
Algeria has expanded its rupture with the United Arab Emirates by closing its airspace to Emirati civilian and military aircraft, adding a transport restriction to the diplomatic break announced on Thursday. The Algerian defence ministry said the ban would take effect on Friday, while commercial flights to and from Algiers airport will be allowed to continue until the end of 2026. The move follows Algeria's decision to sever diplomatic relations and order the UAE ambassador to leave within 48 hours.The foreign ministry said the decision came after what it described as repeated warnings and the exhaustion of all avenues to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 04:34 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill family of four in northern Gaza as deaths rise across enclave
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed a family of four, including two children, in Beit Lahia and left at least five more people dead in separate attacks across the enclave, according to Palestinian hospital and civil defence sources cited in the supplied material. The latest reports also describe strikes in Jabalia in the north and in Khan Yunis in the south, widening the geographic spread of the violence. Gaza sources said some of the attacks hit near ambulances and tents sheltering displaced people.An official at Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City said the bodies of four members of the Ahmad family were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 04:29 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Lower as Oil Surges, Gold Slips and Asia Tracks a Risk-Off Tone
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened under pressure, with the Nikkei 225 down -1.7% and the ASX 200 off -2.1% as a sharp jump in WTI crude and weaker precious metals set a cautious tone. The Kospi was the standout gainer, rising +5.2%, while USD/JPY eased and Hang Seng futures pointed lower. The move matters because higher energy costs can squeeze margins, complicate inflation expectations and keep pressure on rate-sensitive assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
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FAO says Nepal floods damaged 1,800 hectares of crops and killed thousands of livestock
ROME,11th September, 2026 (WAM) , The devastating flash floods that swept through Nepal's Bhote Koshi, Trishuli river corridor on 26 August 2026 have taken a heavy toll on communities, killing over 1000 people, forcing many to flee their homes and causing extensive damage to agriculture and rural livelihoods.Preliminary assessments indicate that around 1,800 hectares of crops, mostly paddy, were damaged, while thousands of livestock were killed. Farmland, fisheries, food stocks and agricultural infrastructure were also affected, threatening the food security and incomes of farming families well beyond the immediate emergency.The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) is... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 01:00 LONDON
Peru joins US-led Shield of the Americas security alliance after talks with Marco Rubio
Peru has announced that it will join the US-led Shield of the Americas security alliance, a regional initiative focused on intelligence sharing and military cooperation against drug cartels. The move was confirmed in Lima after talks between Peru's newly elected right-wing leader, Keiko Fujimori, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It places Peru among the latest governments in the region to sign up to the coalition, which is also known as the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition.Fujimori said the decision reflected Peru's own experience confronting organised violence, saying the country had previously had to deal with terrorism and now faces... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 23:03 LONDON
Morocco denies role in Ceuta migrant surge into Spain
Morocco has rejected accusations that it was involved in the mass migrant crossing into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta in July. The Foreign Ministry said there were no facts, evidence or reports establishing any involvement by Moroccan authorities. The denial comes as the dispute over the border surge continues to fuel political tension in Spain and renewed scrutiny of relations between Rabat and Madrid.According to the ministry, more than 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta from nearby Morocco on July 30 and 31 in an unprecedented surge. Local officials and civil organisations say more than 100 people died, while thousands of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 22:31 LONDON
Canada pledges air defence and energy support for Ukraine as Zelenskyy visits Calgary
Canada has announced new support for Ukraine, including help to boost air defences, replenish drone stocks and strengthen energy infrastructure, during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Calgary. Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted Zelenskyy in the western Canadian city and said the two countries would work toward a long-term partnership covering defence, critical minerals and energy. The leaders also signed an agreement to pursue what Carney called a "hundred-year partnership".The package includes C$350 million through the Jumpstart programme to support Ukraine, along with C$450 million in loan guarantees aimed at helping the country's energy supply. According to the announcement, the energy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 22:29 LONDON
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Indian citizen in U.S. on student visa sentenced for defrauding Vietnam veteran
An Indian citizen living in the United States on a student visa was sentenced today after a jury convicted him of conspiring to defraud a Vietnam veteran, according to U.S. The source identifies the defendant only as an Indian citizen residing in the United States on a student visa. It says the conviction was for conspiracy to defraud a Vietnam veteran and places the underlying offense in April 2026. No sentence length, charging detail, court location, or further facts about the fraud scheme were included in the source. The report provides no information on the veteran's condition, any financial loss,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 22:02 LONDON
Greens co-founder backs senators over split on koala park carbon credits
A prominent founding figure of the Australian Greens has backed three senators who broke ranks over a native forest carbon credit plan linked to the Great Koala National Park in New South Wales. The intervention comes after the party split over whether to support the federal method used to register the project. The dispute has also drawn a sharp response from Labor, which rejected claims that the plan amounts to commodifying the environment.The issue centres on the Improved Native Forest Management method, or INFM, a federal scheme that allows state governments to earn carbon credit units by stopping planned logging... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 21:34 LONDON
Trump pledges $5,000 payout to every adult American if Republicans keep Congress
US President Donald Trump has promised to give $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in November's midterm elections. The pledge has drawn immediate attention because of its scale, its election-linked condition and the lack of detail on how it would be financed. It also raises questions about whether such a payment could be carried out under US law.According to the report, federal law prohibits offering payments in exchange for votes and separately restricts promises of federally funded benefits in return for political support. The article says Trump's offer may... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 21:31 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as oil spikes above $100, Meta surges and small caps lag
Executive summary: U.S. markets finished mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edging lower while the Dow and Russell 2000 fell more sharply. The session was dominated by a sharp jump in WTI crude to above $100 a barrel, a strong rally in Meta, and broad weakness in rate-sensitive and cyclical pockets. AI and chip shares outperformed, but energy price pressure, weaker gold and silver, and a softer bitcoin tape pointed to a risk-off undertone beneath the headline index moves. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
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D.C. repeat felon sentenced to 10 years for two shootings and illegal gun possession
Joseph Knight, 32, a previously convicted felon residing in the District of Columbia, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 120 months in prison. The sentence was imposed in connection with two separate shootings and his unlawful possession of firearms as a convicted felon. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announced the sentence. The source identifies Knight as a repeat felon and says the case involves two shootings months apart, but it does not give the dates, locations, or other circumstances of the attacks. No victim identities, injury details, or other operational consequences were provided in the source. The report is... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 21:03 LONDON
Colombian National Indicted in Greenville in $135M Money Laundering Conspiracy
A federal grand jury in Greenville, South Carolina, has returned a single-count indictment charging William Andres Holguin Mendez, 40, of Colombia, in connection with a $135 million money laundering conspiracy. The indictment was presented by the U.S. The source identifies Holguin Mendez by name, age, and nationality, and says the charge stems from a Homeland Security Task Force investigation. No further details are provided on the underlying transactions, the scope of the alleged conspiracy beyond the stated amount, or whether others were charged. The filing is the only reported enforcement action in the text. No plea, detention status, court appearance,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 19:32 LONDON
Cuban National Sentenced to 33 Months for Assaulting Airport Security Officers in Las Vegas
A Cuban national was sentenced in Las Vegas to 33 months in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to enter a secure passenger boarding area at Harry Reid International Airport with a fake boarding pass and then assaulting four officers. Chief United States District Judge Andrew P. Gordon imposed the sentence and ordered three years of supervised release to follow the prison term. The defendant was described as being on probation at the time, following a conviction for assault with a deadly weapon. The court record also says the defendant had other prior violent convictions. The government had recommended a... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 19:02 LONDON
France warns TV channel over possible return of expelled pro-Kremlin commentator
France's interior minister has warned that a television channel could face criminal proceedings if it puts expelled Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova back on air. The warning comes after the channel indicated she may appear again soon by video link. The case has become the latest flashpoint in France over media freedom, foreign influence and the enforcement of expulsion measures.Interior Minister Laurent Nunez wrote to the country's media regulator, saying Fedorova had been accused of manipulating information and public debate and of infringing the fundamental interests of the nation. He said any return to air would directly contravene the expulsion and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 19:00 LONDON
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US Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed Missouri congressional map ahead of midterms
The US Supreme Court has again rejected a request to put a Trump-backed congressional map into use in Missouri. The latest order leaves the state facing the prospect of using its older district lines for the November midterm elections. Those elections could help decide control of the House of Representatives.The court issued the decision on Thursday without noting any dissents. Earlier in the week, Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who handles emergency matters from Missouri, also turned down a separate request to allow the new map to take effect. He did not refer the case to the full nine-member court or explain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 18:33 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran crisis deepens as oil jumps, Gaza fighting continues and UK faces fresh disruption
The biggest escalation came around Iran, where Donald Trump said the war could continue until after the US midterm elections, while also renewing threats against a fortified site linked to the Iranian nuclear programme. The International Atomic Energy Agency separately referred Iran to the United Nations Security Council after its Board of Governors backed a resolution over nuclear non compliance. 🔗 🔗The conflict is already feeding through to the region and the economy. Oil prices climbed to about $105 a barrel as fears grew the Middle East crisis will not be resolved quickly, while the Iranian rial fell to new... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Sep 2026 18:21 LONDON
UK home secretary orders tougher police response after anti-migrant protests in Dover and Portsmouth
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has told police chiefs to use all powers necessary after anti-migrant protests caused disruption in Dover and Portsmouth last weekend. She said officers must move quickly and effectively against groups she described as seeking to intimidate communities. The Home Office said the demonstrations amounted to unacceptable disorder.The meeting took place on Thursday, when Mahmood asked for reassurance that police plans were in place for a stronger response. According to the account of the meeting, she said there was a fear factor because some protesters were dressed in black and wearing balaclavas. She also said the scenes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 18:00 LONDON
Netanyahu moves to sue Haaretz over UAE warning report before 7 October attacks
Benjamin Netanyahu has told lawyers to begin defamation proceedings against an Israeli newspaper over its report that the United Arab Emirates warned him Hamas was planning an operation before the 7 October 2023 attacks. His office said the story was part of a "sinister plot" and denied that any warning was given by the UAE before the assault. The newspaper has rejected the claim and said it stands by its reporting.The report was based on book extracts and said UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke with Netanyahu in late September 2023, days before the Hamas-led attack. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 17:34 LONDON
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Europe closes lower as oil shock ripples through equities, lifting energy costs and pressuring cyclicals
Executive summary: European markets ended sharply lower, with the DAX, FTSE 100, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all finishing in the red as Brent crude surged more than 10%. The move points to a broad risk-off session in which higher energy costs, weaker industrial sentiment and firmer yields weighed on equities, while the euro held a modest gain against the dollar and sterling was unchanged. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
Former Quincy City Manager Guilty of Felon Firearm Possession in Florida
A federal jury in Tallahassee, Florida, found Robert Edward Nixon, 61, of Quincy, Florida, guilty after a two-day jury trial. The verdict covers possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. The source identifies Nixon as a Quincy, Florida resident and says the trial was held in Tallahassee. No further details were provided in the source on the firearm, the ammunition, the circumstances of the possession, or any sentencing date. The report is limited to the guilty verdict returned by the federal jury. #Tallahassee #Quincy #NorthernDistrictofFlorida Source: US... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 15:33 LONDON
Sara Netanyahu faces defamation suit over claim on October 7 attacks
Sara Netanyahu is facing a defamation lawsuit after comments suggesting that opposition politician Yair Golan had advance notice of Hamas' October 7 attacks on Israel. The case was filed in Israel and centres on remarks she made in a television interview last week. Golan says the allegation was false and damaging, and is seeking 2.55 million Israeli new shekel, or about $1.17 million, in compensation.According to the supporting material, Netanyahu questioned how Golan had managed to reach the scene so quickly after the attacks began. She suggested that, because of his military background, he must have been aware of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 15:03 LONDON
Two arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran intelligence service
Two people have been arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service, in an investigation being handled under the National Security Act. The Metropolitan Police said a 60-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman were detained at two London locations on Wednesday. Officers also searched a third property in north-west London as part of the same inquiry.Police said the pair were arrested on suspicion of offences linked to assisting a foreign intelligence service. They have since been released on conditional bail until late October. The force said the investigation followed searches carried out at properties in north and north-west... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 15:00 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Lower as Oil Surges Toward $100, Tech Holds Up Better Than Cyclicals
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened under pressure, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones and Russell 2000 all lower in early trade. The sharpest cross-asset move is in WTI crude, which jumped back near $100 a barrel, while bitcoin, ether and several rate-sensitive groups also weakened. AI and chip stocks outperformed, helping the tech sector stay positive even as banks, small caps and defense shares slipped. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
Japan protests UN world map over depiction of disputed Kuril islands
Japan has asked for a revision to a new world map adopted by the United Nations, saying it wrongly depicts the disputed Kuril islands as part of Russia. The map, based on the Equal Earth cartographic projection, was adopted by the UN General Assembly on Friday and is intended to present continental landmasses in a more accurate scale than the traditional Mercator projection. Japan said the depiction could spread misconceptions about its territory and geographical names.Japanese government spokesperson Minoru Kihara said on Thursday that the map contained a depiction that contradicted the Japanese government's position. He said Japan had lodged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Ireland inflation rises to 3.7% as energy prices surge
Ireland's annual inflation rate rose to 3.7% in August, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. That was up from 3.4% in July and was driven largely by higher energy costs, including oil, petrol, diesel and electricity. The data point to renewed pressure on households and businesses as the country moves towards the winter period.The official figures show home heating oil rising by 44% over the past 12 months. Petrol increased by 9% and diesel by 15%, while electricity prices were up 8%. Airfares also rose by 14%, adding to the broader increase in the Consumer Price Index.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 14:03 LONDON
British man charged over alleged Russian-linked sabotage plot as court case moves to the Old Bailey
Joshua Cammidge, a 31-year-old man from Swindon, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday after being charged with terror offences in connection with an alleged plan to help Russian security forces sabotage a drone factory. Prosecutors say he is accused of assisting the GRU Volunteer Corps and of carrying out preparatory conduct under the National Security Act 2023. District Judge Daniel Sternberg adjourned the case until a hearing at the Old Bailey on 25 September.The Crown Prosecution Service alleged that Cammidge researched four drone manufacturing sites and a WiFi jamming device, and that he carried out reconnaissance on potential targets.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 13:29 LONDON
Zelensky flight delayed for an hour after drone incursion over Moldova
A plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife, Olena Zelenska, was delayed in Moldova after a Russian drone crossed into the country's airspace. The aircraft was preparing to leave Chisinau International Airport for Oslo when the drone prompted an immediate shutdown of Moldovan airspace. The plane remained on the runway for about an hour before it was cleared to depart.Moldovan government spokesman Dumitru Ciorici said the country closed its airspace after detecting a Russian drone entering from the direction of Ukraine. He said three departures and four arrivals were delayed as a result. Authorities later confirmed that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:59 LONDON
Iranian rial falls to new lows as war and blockade deepen economic crisis
Six months after war broke out between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, the country's economic strain has intensified sharply. The Iranian rial has continued to slide, reaching new lows as households face rising prices and tighter budgets. The latest deterioration comes amid an ongoing war and a reinstated US naval blockade, both of which have disrupted daily life and trade.According to free-market currency data cited in the supplied material, the rial has fallen from about 1.45 million per US dollar in March 2026 to more than 2.1 million by early September. By Thursday, the free-market dollar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:33 LONDON
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Houthi missile and drone attacks hit Saudi civilian and energy sites as tensions rise
Missile and drone attacks have struck civilian and economic sites in several Saudi cities, injuring dozens of civilians and causing fires and temporary disruption at energy facilities. The incidents were reported in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jizan and Najran, according to the supplied material. The attacks are being described as part of a renewed escalation linked to the conflict in Yemen.The confirmed locations indicate a broad pattern of cross-border pressure rather than a single isolated strike. The material says the attacks injured dozens of civilians and affected energy facilities, but it does not give a precise casualty count or a full... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:30 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Deadly fighting in Yemen and Gaza, ferry fire in Philippines, Nepal rescue continues
Fierce fighting across Yemen has left at least 194 people dead in two weeks, as Houthi forces and the UN recognised government battle on several fronts in the north, west and centre of the country. The clashes have also displaced civilians and deepened an already severe humanitarian crisis. 🔗In Gaza, Israeli strikes in the north killed at least four Palestinians and wounded others, according to medical and local reporting, as the military campaign continues. The attacks add to the mounting toll in the enclave and keep pressure on already overstretched hospitals and rescue crews. 🔗In the Philippines, a passenger ferry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Sep 2026 12:22 LONDON
South Korea probes whether Kim Jong-un has an older son as succession questions continue
South Korea says it is trying to determine whether North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has an older son, in a fresh intelligence assessment that adds to long-running questions over succession in Pyongyang. The National Intelligence Service, or NIS, said on Thursday that it is still examining the possibility. At the same time, it reiterated its view that Kim Ju-ae, Kim Jong-un's daughter, remains the most likely heir apparent.The agency did not provide details on how it is pursuing the question or what evidence it has reviewed. Its latest assessment comes as Kim Ju-ae has continued to appear publicly alongside her... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:05 LONDON
Finland's President Stubb to lead delegation at UN General Assembly in New York
President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb will be in New York from 20 to 24 September 2026 to lead the Finnish delegation during the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The session theme is "Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all." Stubb is scheduled to deliver Finland's national statement on Tuesday 22 September. During the week, he will co-chair an international discussion event on the use of artificial intelligence with Kenyan President William Ruto and host a high-level event focused on the UN's efforts to promote peace and... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:00 LONDON
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Ukraine says Arctic gas strike was its deepest-ever attack into Russia
Ukraine says it has carried out its deepest-ever attack inside Russia, striking two gas condensate facilities in the Arctic more than 3,000km from the border. Russian regional authorities said drone debris caused a fire at an industrial site in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, and there were no reported deaths or injuries. The incident is the latest sign of Ukraine's expanding long-range drone capability as the war continues through its fifth year.According to the supplied reporting, the Ukrainian Armed Forces said FP-1 drones hit critical gas processing plants in Novy Urengoy and the Purovsky district. Dmitry Artyukhov, the governor of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:00 LONDON
Russian airports hit record closures amid drone threat
Russian civil aviation has faced repeated shutdowns after Ukrainian drone operations triggered airspace restrictions across multiple airports. In August, airports in Russia were temporarily closed 993 times, according to aviation security data, with an average of 32 closures a day. The disruption affected 32 airports, including those serving Moscow and St Petersburg.The same data shows 2,182 closures were recorded over the summer, already exceeding the full-year total for 2025. The August figure was described as the most disruptive month for Russian civil aviation since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in early 2022. In the first three days of September,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 11:33 LONDON
Fresh air found in Nepal hydropower tunnels as rescue teams search for trapped workers
Rescue teams in Nepal are continuing operations at flooded hydropower tunnels after last month's disaster buried entrances and trapped workers inside. An Australian tunnelling expert involved in the effort said authorities have now found fresh air in parts of the tunnels for the first time. The search is centred on the Chilime Hydropower tunnel in the hard-hit Rasuwa district, where teams are trying to reach people believed to be alive.Arnold Dix said the discovery of fresh air marked a significant development in the operation, which has been under way since the August 26 floods. He said teams think they have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 11:30 LONDON
At least five dead and 86 missing after ferry fire off Palawan
A passenger ferry caught fire off the western Philippines overnight, leaving at least five people dead and 86 others unaccounted for as search and rescue operations continued on Thursday. The blaze broke out on the M/V June Aster about 2.2 km offshore near Coron in Palawan province, according to the Philippine Coast Guard. The vessel had departed from Manila and was nearing its destination when the fire started on Wednesday evening.Officials said 134 people were on board, including 117 passengers and 17 crew members. More than 40 people had been rescued by Thursday, while five casualties had been brought ashore.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 09:34 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Iran tensions deepen as Ukraine, Gaza and UK disruptions add to global strain
Donald Trump said the war with Iran could continue until after the US midterm elections, as he renewed threats against a fortified site linked to Iran's nuclear programme and warned that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz was being hit. He also told a Republican gathering in Dallas that he would defend the war and repeated his promise of a $5,000 payout to every American adult if Republicans keep power. 🔗 🔗The nuclear standoff sharpened further when the International Atomic Energy Agency formally referred Iran to the United Nations Security Council after its Board of Governors backed a resolution over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Sep 2026 08:41 LONDON
Europe opens lower as Brent tops $100, with energy and metals diverging from equity weakness
Executive summary: European markets opened under pressure, with the DAX, FTSE 100, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower as Brent crude pushed above $100 a barrel. The move lifted energy-linked assets and some metals, while natural gas, palladium and major equity benchmarks weakened. FX was comparatively calm, with the euro and pound slightly firmer against the dollar and USD/JPY lower. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
UK and NATO allies intercept Russian plot to target undersea cable near Svalbard
Western officials say a joint NATO operation intercepted Russian submarines that were attempting to destroy a vital undersea cable in the Arctic near Svalbard. According to two officials cited in the supplied material, Britain, Norway and the United States were involved in the operation and stopped the submarines before the cable was damaged. The incident is being described as part of wider concern over the security of subsea infrastructure.The cable in question connects Svalbard to Norway and lies about 2,700 metres below the surface. The same material says the submarines were covert Russian GUGI undersea warfare vessels. Russia has denied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 08:02 LONDON
Trump says Iran war may end after US midterm elections as Hormuz shipping is hit
Trump said the war with Iran could continue until after the US midterm elections, as he renewed threats against a fortified site linked to the Iranian nuclear programme near Natanz. He made the remarks at a Republican convention in Dallas, saying he expected the conflict to end soon after the November vote. He also suggested Tehran was trying to influence the election, although he did not provide evidence for that claim.At the same time, Iran said it had attacked ten vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after the United States sank five Iranian tankers, adding to the disruption around one... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
Tokyo closes higher as Nikkei edges up, but Asia-Pacific split widens on oil, yields and currency moves
Executive summary: Tokyo finished modestly higher, with the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei ETF both in the green, while the broader Asia-Pacific picture was mixed to weaker. South Korea’s Kospi surged, but Hong Kong and Australia fell, alongside a firmer oil tape, softer natural gas, and a weaker USD/JPY. The move set points to a market still balancing growth optimism, inflation pressure from energy, and shifting currency dynamics. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Netanyahu visits Israeli troops in occupied southern Syria again as Damascus condemns move
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a third visit to Israeli troops in an occupied stretch of southern Syria, prompting a fresh protest from Damascus. The visit took place on Wednesday on the Syrian side of Mount Hermon, near the Israel-Syria border, alongside Defence Minister Israel Katz. Netanyahu used the trip to repeat his claim that Iran's government is nearing collapse.During the visit, Netanyahu said there was still work to be done and that the main task was to bring down what he called the "terror regime" in Iran. He added that Israel was very close to that goal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
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Hong Kong court convicts Dow Jones Publishing in union-rights case involving Wall Street Journal reporter
A Hong Kong court has convicted Dow Jones Publishing of deterring a reporter from taking up a trade union role, in a case that has drawn attention to press freedom and labour rights in the city. The ruling concerns Selina Cheng, a former Wall Street Journal reporter who was dismissed after becoming chair of the Hong Kong Journalist Association in 2024. The court cleared the company of a second charge, leaving one conviction in place and one acquittal.Principal magistrate David Cheung found that Dow Jones Publishing was guilty of preventing or deterring an employee from exercising trade union rights. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 07:02 LONDON
Yemen fighting escalates as Houthi attacks trigger alerts in Saudi Arabia
Yemen's internationally recognised government has accused Houthi fighters of killing three children, including a baby, in shelling in the central Marib governorate. The claim came as the Houthis said Saudi forces carried out 54 air raids over 12 hours, deepening a renewed phase of fighting across Yemen. Warnings of possible attacks were also reported in several Saudi provinces early on Thursday, underscoring the cross-border reach of the escalation.According to the supplied material, six other people were wounded in the Marib attack, which the government-run Saba news agency said was the second such incident in 48 hours. It said the first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 06:59 LONDON
