Wall Street closes mixed as tech selloff deepens, oil slides and defense stocks surge
Executive summary: Wall Street ended mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite falling -2.3% as heavy selling hit mega-cap tech and AI chip names. Tesla led the decline with a sharp -16.3% drop, while Meta, Amazon, Nvidia and Microsoft also finished lower. The Dow Jones rose +0.7%, helped by strength in banks and defense stocks, while the S&P 500 slipped -0.4%. Commodities were broadly softer, with WTI crude down -5.6% and gold off -1.5%, a combination that points to easing energy pressure and a rotation away from the most crowded growth trades. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Australia Treasury warns Middle East war could worsen economic pressure
Australia's Treasury has warned that the economic risks from the continuation of the war in the Middle East are increasing. The warning comes as the federal government weighs whether to extend fuel excise relief into August. It also lands just days before the latest inflation figures are due, ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's next board meeting.Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said the government is monitoring developments closely and has not ruled out extending the discount on petrol and diesel. The current relief, worth about 16 cents per litre, is due to end on Sunday after a previous three-month cut... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 21:05 LONDON
US-Iran conflict escalates after 13 nights of strikes and Gulf retaliation
The confrontation between the United States and Iran has intensified after 13 nights of reported strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure and retaliatory attacks on civilian infrastructure in the Gulf. The latest account says the US campaign has hit bridges, airports, electrical facilities and a desalination plant, widening fears that the dispute could spread further across the region. Donald Trump has also threatened to escalate the attacks even more, adding to concerns about a broader war.The reported strikes mark a significant deepening of the conflict because they move beyond military targets and into infrastructure that supports daily life. Iran's response, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 20:29 LONDON
Chad begins process to withdraw from International Criminal Court amid bias claims
Chad's military government says it has begun the process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, becoming the latest African state to move away from the tribunal. The announcement was made on Monday and places Chad among a growing group of countries that have recently said they will leave the court. The ICC, based in The Hague, prosecutes war crimes and other serious violations of humanitarian law.The government said the court's effectiveness was limited and uneven, and accused it of focusing too heavily on African countries. In its statement, Chad said that of the 13 investigations opened by the court... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
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Kim Jong Un marks Korean War armistice anniversary with daughter at Pyongyang memorials
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited war memorials in Pyongyang to mark the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War armistice, with his daughter Kim Ju Ae accompanying him publicly for the first time at these commemorations. State media said the visit took place on 26 July, and showed Kim paying tribute at cemeteries and memorial sites linked to the war. The appearance also included his wife, Ri Sol Ju, according to the images released.The official account said Kim visited the Cemetery of Martyrs of the Fatherland Liberation War and the Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery, where he laid flowers and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 18:33 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ebola toll climbs as Middle East tensions, floods and wildfires dominate global news
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo said Ebola infections have risen to 3,200 and deaths to at least 1,405, underlining the scale of the outbreak as officials continue to track the spread. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran said talks with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are bilateral and do not involve the United States, while the pause in strikes between Washington and Tehran held for a second day amid renewed diplomatic efforts. 🔗 🔗 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei also deepened pressure on any US Iran engagement by voicing stronger support for Hezbollah, and Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
Shots fired near US consulate in Toronto for second time in four months
Shots were fired near the US consulate in Toronto early on Monday, in the second such incident near the diplomatic compound in four months. Toronto police said officers heard a firearm being discharged in the area and later saw a white sedan fleeing the scene. The area was cordoned off and shell casings were found, but no one was injured.Police said no suspects have been identified. The consulate thanked police for their response to the shooting. The incident comes after a previous shooting at the same consulate on 10 March, which police described as a national security incident.That earlier case... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 18:02 LONDON
Nigerian soldier arrested in Maiduguri over alleged supply of uniforms to armed groups
A Nigerian soldier has been arrested in the north-eastern city of Maiduguri over allegations that he supplied military uniforms to terrorist and criminal groups. Military spokesperson Mohammed Goni said Private Mohammed Yusuf was detained on Saturday evening at a bus stop in the city. The army says he had deserted his unit earlier this month and was trying to flee across the border into neighbouring Cameroon.According to the military, Yusuf had previously been stationed at a factory for army equipment before going into hiding in Maiduguri with the help of an associate. He has not publicly commented on the allegations.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 17:36 LONDON
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Bangladesh tribunal files fresh crimes-against-humanity charges against Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has filed formal crimes-against-humanity charges against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 40 others over a police crackdown on a rally in Dhaka in 2013. The charges were submitted on Monday to the tribunal registrar, according to the prosecution. The case centres on killings during the Shapla Chattar protest by the Islamist group Hefazat-e-Islam.Chief prosecutor Aminul Islam said the tribunal had taken into consideration charges against Hasina and the other accused over the killings at Shapla Chattar during the protest rally. The prosecution said warrants were issued for alleged fugitives, including the then military chief, politicians... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
Former Guatemalan Mayor Pleads Guilty in U.S. Cocaine Import Conspiracy Case
Romeo Ramos Cruz, a former Guatemalan mayor, pleaded guilty in the United States to one count of conspiracy to import more than five kilograms of cocaine. The guilty plea was entered today, according to the source text. The case is described as part of a Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) initiative, but the source does not provide additional charging details, courtroom information, or sentencing terms. He arrived in the United States on Aug. 4, 2025, after extradition from Guatemala. The source says he had been detained in Guatemala at the request of the United States before his transfer. #RomeoRamosCruz #Guatemala... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 17:02 LONDON
Houthis claim Red Sea ship attacks as clashes in Dhale leave more than 30 casualties
The Houthis have claimed missile and drone attacks on two Saudi ships in the Red Sea, while fighting also broke out with Yemeni government-affiliated forces on a front line in Dhale. The developments, reported on Wednesday, mark a sharp escalation after several days of Houthi mobilisation in areas under their control. According to the supplied material, the two incidents together suggest the group is moving from rhetoric to direct military action.The Red Sea attacks were described by the Houthis as a response to ships they said had defied their blockade on Saudi ports. In Dhale, clashes between Houthi fighters and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 17:01 LONDON
Meloni visits Susa Valley after clashes at Turin-Lyon rail construction sites
President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni visited the Susa Valley on 27 July 2026 with Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi following Saturday's clashes at the construction sites for the Turin-Lyon high-speed rail line. The visit took place after unrest at the rail worksites, with the government referencing the site in Chiomonte. At Chiomonte, Meloni met public security officers who are involved in infrastructure surveillance and security operations. The source states that the visit covered the construction sites for the Turin-Lyon high-speed rail line and that the meeting was held at the worksite. No further details are provided on the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 17:01 LONDON
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European markets close higher as oil and gas slump eases inflation pressure, FTSE and DAX lead gains
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly higher, with the FTSE 100 and DAX posting strong advances as a sharp drop in Brent crude and natural gas helped ease inflation concerns. Gold and silver slipped, while the euro and pound weakened against the dollar. The move suggests investors were leaning into a more risk-friendly backdrop, even as some commodity-linked assets and autos came under pressure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
Tunisia bars family and lawyers from seeing jailed opposition leader Ghannouchi after prison collapse
The family of jailed Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi says it has been unable to see or contact him for 11 days after he collapsed in prison and was taken to hospital. His son, Moadh Ghannouchi, said requests to visit the 85-year-old in hospital were refused, including one submitted to the public prosecutor. The family says it has received no official confirmation of his whereabouts or condition.According to the account given by his son, the last time lawyers saw Ghannouchi was days before he temporarily lost consciousness on 17 July. Moadh Ghannouchi said his father has high blood pressure and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 16:31 LONDON
Netanyahu says he will still attend UN General Assembly amid Mamdani dispute
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he still plans to travel to New York in September for the United Nations General Assembly, despite a dispute with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani over whether he could be arrested if he arrives. Netanyahu said he was not concerned about the prospect of legal action and accused Mamdani of spreading rhetoric that makes Jews feel unsafe in the city. The comments were made in an interview broadcast on Sunday.The row centres on an International Criminal Court warrant issued in 2024 that accuses Netanyahu of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity linked to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 15:33 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Defence, Energy and Crypto Lead, While Gold and Nasdaq Slip
Executive summary: US markets opened with a clear rotation theme, as defence stocks surged, energy and financials gained, and the Dow outperformed even as the Nasdaq and small caps lagged. The move came alongside a sharp drop in crude and natural gas, a softer gold complex, and a stronger dollar against the yen, pointing to a market that is pricing lower inflation pressure and a more selective risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Trump renews pressure to abolish Senate filibuster, signaling a harder legislative push
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Whichever Party Terminates the Filibuster FIRST will be the Party that survives and thrives. If the Dumocrats win this race, however, America will rapidly become nothing more than a Third World Nation!" - "John Thune should not allow the United States Senate to "leave town" until it passes The Save America Act or, far better still, TERMINATES THE FILIBUSTER, where Republicans can then quickly pass everything they ever dreamed of, including a full and deep throated SAVE AMERICA ACT, the Budget, and the ever looming Debt... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 14:30 LONDON
Israel approves limited Gaza force deployment in Rafah test zone as Netanyahu heads to Washington
Israel's security cabinet has approved a highly constrained pilot deployment of an International Stabilization Force in a narrow area of Rafah, according to the supplied reporting. The move is described as a test zone in southern Gaza and a limited step within a broader peace framework that has stalled. The force is linked to Donald Trump's 20-point plan and is expected to operate in full coordination with the Israeli military.The reported deployment would involve about 200 personnel from countries including Morocco and Uganda, rather than the larger contingent previously discussed. Israeli media cited in the supplied material said the original... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 14:29 LONDON
Ireland and UK finance chiefs open talks after surprise cabinet change
Ireland's finance minister Simon Harris has spoken with the newly appointed UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, opening a new round of bilateral contact after a surprise change in the British cabinet. The discussion covered the Ireland-UK economic and trading relationship, EU-UK relations, Ireland's EU Presidency priorities, and ongoing engagement between the Department of Finance and His Majesty's Treasury. Harris also invited Healey to attend the informal gathering of EU finance ministers in Dublin in September.The call took place after Healey was appointed last week by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. According to the supplied material, Healey had previously... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 12:34 LONDON
Israeli raids across West Bank towns intensify amid rising settler violence
Israeli forces have raided at least 20 towns and villages across the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, demolishing homes and arresting dozens of Palestinians. The operations were reported on Monday in several locations, including Beita, Nilin, Arrabeh and Deir al-Ghusun, as settler attacks against Palestinians and their property also intensified. The raids form part of a broader security crackdown that has widened across multiple districts in a single day.According to the supplied reports, soldiers carried out demolition work in Nilin, west of Ramallah, and entered the Jabal Salman area in Beita, south of Nablus, with military bulldozers also seen... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 12:31 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Pakistan floods deepen as France battles wildfires and oil drops on Iran US pause
Pakistan is facing one of the deadliest monsoon spells in years, with at least 107 people killed since the season began in June and more rain forecast, raising fears of further flooding and disruption across the country. 🔗In France, firefighters are trying to stop major wildfires in southwest areas from reaching Bordeaux, while President Emmanuel Macron has called a crisis cabinet meeting as a fresh heatwave warning adds to the pressure. 🔗Oil prices fell more than 6% after the United States and Iran paused strikes over the weekend, easing immediate fears over the Strait of Hormuz and shipping routes that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Jul 2026 12:25 LONDON
India summons Ukraine envoy after ship attack with four Indian crew in Black Sea
India has summoned the Ukraine ambassador after a merchant vessel carrying four Indian crew members was attacked over the weekend in the Black Sea conflict zone. The incident has added to growing concern in New Delhi about the safety of Indian seafarers working on commercial ships in waters affected by the war. According to the Indian Embassy in Kyiv, two of the four sailors have been located and are safe, while the search continues for the other two.The diplomatic move came on Monday, two days after the MV AGN Ragnar was struck while docked at Odesa. The attack is the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 10:33 LONDON
Pakistan monsoon floods kill at least 107 as more rain is forecast
Heavy monsoon rains and flooding in Pakistan have killed at least 107 people since the start of the season in June, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. The agency said 344 others have been injured and hundreds of homes damaged, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab among the worst affected provinces. Authorities have also warned that more downpours are expected later this week.The NDMA said the death toll from rain-related incidents since late June reached 107, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recording 55 deaths and Punjab 36. More than half of the fatalities were caused by house or roof collapses, highlighting the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 10:30 LONDON
Iran summons French ambassador over alleged interference in internal affairs
Iran has summoned the French ambassador in Tehran after accusing French diplomats of interfering in its internal affairs. The move marks a fresh escalation in a dispute that has already drawn protests from Paris over the treatment of two of its diplomats in Iran earlier this month. The foreign ministry said the ambassador was called in to answer for conduct it described as unjustified under diplomatic rules.Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the ambassador was summoned on Sunday and that officials told France to stop what they called interference under misleading labels. He said the diplomats had been engaging with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 10:02 LONDON
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NSW police push back on arming Jewish security group as royal commission hears evidence
New evidence to the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion has sharpened the debate over whether the Jewish Community Security Group should be allowed to carry guns at public events. New South Wales police deputy commissioner David Hudson told the inquiry that protection of the community is the responsibility of police, not private groups, and warned that special security privileges for one community could be seen as favouritism. His evidence came as the commission continued hearing from witnesses about how Jewish institutions and gatherings should be protected after the Bondi terror attack.Hudson said his preferred option was a user-pays... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 09:29 LONDON
Germany approves nearly €800m in arms export licences to Israel, with focus on submarine project
Germany has approved almost €800 million in arms export licences to Israel in the first five months of 2026, according to a reply from the Federal Foreign Office to a parliamentary question from the far-right Alternative for Germany party. The approvals were concentrated in April and May, and the government said more than 60% of the value was tied to a single unnamed major maritime project. The scale and timing of the licences mark a sharp rise in permissions after a slower period earlier in the year.The government confirmed that the total approved in the first five months of 2026... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 09:02 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ebola toll climbs in Congo as Middle East tensions ease and storms batter Asia
Democratic Republic of the Congo health officials say the Ebola outbreak has worsened sharply, with infections rising to 3,200 and deaths reaching at least 1,405, making it one of the deadliest recent flare ups in the country. 🔗In the Middle East, a pause in strikes between the United States and Iran has held for a second day as diplomatic efforts resume, while oil prices fell on hopes of renewed ceasefire talks and safer shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. 🔗 🔗Israel has approved legal measures for an International Stabilization Force to enter Gaza, advancing a central part of Donald Trump's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Jul 2026 08:37 LONDON
Europe Opens Higher as FTSE and DAX Lead, Oil Slides and Ether Surges
Executive summary: European equities opened firmer, led by a strong FTSE 100 and a higher DAX, while the broader Euro Stoxx 50 was little changed. The move came alongside a sharp drop in Brent crude, softer natural gas, and a notable rally in Ether. Gold eased, the dollar was mixed, and the currency backdrop remained relatively calm, suggesting investors were rotating across assets rather than making a broad risk-off or risk-on bet. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei retreats, Kospi jumps, Ether extends crypto rally
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 and its ETF proxy lower, while South Korea’s Kospi and Australia’s ASX 200 advanced. Ether outperformed across the supplied cross-asset set, crude oil and natural gas fell, and USD/JPY pushed higher, reinforcing a market backdrop shaped by softer energy prices, a firmer dollar-yen pair, and selective risk appetite in regional equities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
Flash floods kill 10 at scenic camping site in Gansu, China
Flash floods triggered by heavy rain have killed 10 people and injured 23 at a tourist site in northwestern China's Gansu province. The torrent struck a scenic camping area in Weiyuan County, in Dingxi City, trapping some campers as water surged through the site. Local officials said another 174 people were rescued after the incident.State broadcaster CCTV said the flood was caused by short-term heavy rainfall at a scenic spot in Weiyuan County. An earlier report identified the location as the Shuangshimen Scenic Area, a mountainous area known for natural stone arches, alpine meadows and mountain streams. The site is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 06:33 LONDON
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Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei insults Lula and Brazilian institutions
Brazil has recalled its ambassador to Argentina for consultations after President Javier Milei made remarks that Brazilian officials described as insults directed at President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the country's institutions. The diplomatic move marks a fresh escalation in already strained relations between the two South American neighbours. Brazil also summoned Argentina's ambassador to discuss the comments, according to a diplomatic source.The dispute stems from a political event in Sao Paulo, where Milei spoke on Saturday while formally backing right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro for upcoming elections. During the event, he referred to Brazil's leftist president as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 05:32 LONDON
Khamenei deepens pressure on US-Iran talks with pro-Hezbollah message
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has sharpened his public support for Hezbollah, saying Tehran sees the defence of the group's fighters as a strategic mandate. In a post on X, he said there was "no path forward except jihad and resistance" and tied any agreement to end Iran's war with the United States to a complete end to what he called Israeli aggression against Lebanon. He also praised Hezbollah fighters for their patience and sacrifice and described them as an unmovable force on the front line against Israel.Khamenei's remarks were made in response to a letter of allegiance from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 05:29 LONDON
Why Mali's northern conflict has entered a dangerous new phase
A new alliance between a separatist movement and an al-Qaeda affiliate has altered the conflict in northern Mali and complicated efforts to end the war. The joint offensive launched on 25 April 2026 by the Azawad Liberation Front and Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin has stretched across Kidal, Anefis, Tilemsi, Gao and Sevare. It has also posed one of the most serious challenges to the Malian army in years, as well as to Russia's Africa Corps, which replaced the Wagner Group in Mali.Since the offensive began, the fighting has included simultaneous assaults, ambushes, drone strikes and attacks on military convoys. All... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 05:10 LONDON
Typhoon Noul hits southern China and Hong Kong as flights are cancelled
Typhoon Noul made landfall in southern China on Sunday morning, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the region as it moved inland. In Hong Kong, the storm caused multi-storey scaffolding along Cheung Sha Wan Road to collapse, prompting numerous calls to police. No injuries were reported in that incident, but the weather disruption continued to affect transport and public safety across the city.Hong Kong airport cancelled around 360 passenger flights, according to the supplied report. The storm was described by state media as the strongest to make landfall in China so far in 2026. Police said they received multiple... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 03:32 LONDON
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak surges to 3,200 infections as deaths rise to 1,405
Government data released on Sunday showed that Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have risen to 3,200, with at least 1,405 deaths. The figures indicate an increase of about 1,000 infections in just 10 days, as medics continue to struggle to contain the country's 17th Ebola outbreak. The outbreak was declared on 15 May and is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus.The World Health Organization said nearly 90% of cases have been reported in Ituri, the north-eastern province bordering South Sudan and Uganda. It also said the virus is now present in five provinces, including... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 03:30 LONDON
Trump attacks Jack Smith and signals support for punitive treatment
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 27 July 2026 at 02:56 BST: "Congressman Brandon Gill (Texas!) was Fantastic tonight on the Trey Gowdy Show, especially as he talked about Deranged Jack Smith and his illegitimate Witch Hunt. The Deranged One stone cold lied before Congress, and worse." "Hopefully he will be treated accordingly!" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 27 July 2026 at 02:56 BST: He used the post to publicly back Congressman Brandon Gill while attacking special counsel Jack Smith as running an "illegitimate Witch Hunt, " accusing him of lying before Congress and... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 03:00 LONDON
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir heads to polls amid weeks of protests and clashes
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is voting in legislative assembly elections on Monday as weeks of protests and clashes continue across the territory. Authorities have said the polls will be held in three phases, ending on August 10. The vote comes after a prolonged period of unrest that has intensified in the run-up to polling.According to the supplied report, at least 20 people have been killed in recent clashes with security personnel and several others have been injured. The unrest has been linked to the banned Joint Awami Action Committee, which has been a leading force behind the demonstrations. The protests are described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 01:30 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Mixed as Nikkei Slides, Korea and Hong Kong Gain, and Metals Shine
Executive summary: Tokyo’s early session is split across assets, with the Nikkei 225 down -2.4% while South Korea’s Kospi and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng advance. The move comes alongside a softer yen, firmer gold and silver, and a stronger Ether price, suggesting investors are balancing regional equity rotation against a broader risk-on tone in parts of the commodity and crypto complex. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Jul 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Trump posts fake images suggesting tanker seizure and strike on Iran's Kharg terminal
US President Donald Trump has posted a series of AI-generated images on his Truth Social platform that appear to show a US seizure of an Iranian oil tanker and a strike on Iran's Kharg Island oil export terminal. One image shows Trump standing on a tanker with a US flag, while another depicts fighter jets bombing the Kharg facility. The posts were shared as tensions between the US and Iran remain elevated, with maritime operations and military activity continuing in the region.The Kharg terminal is a major export point for Iranian oil and is described in the supplied material as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 00:29 LONDON
Kazakh President Tokayev urges Putin to freeze war in Ukraine during Omsk meeting
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has urged Vladimir Putin to freeze the war in Ukraine and return to what he called an "Istanbul 2.0" format. The comments were made during a face-to-face meeting in Omsk at the Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum on Saturday. Ukraine later publicly welcomed the message, calling it realistic and timely.Tokayev told Putin that "perhaps it is time to freeze this conflict" and said significant results had been achieved in earlier talks in Istanbul. He said that, under guarantees from major powers including Russia, the sides could move toward what he described as long-awaited peace. Tokayev also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 21:03 LONDON
Berlin Pride attack suspect shot dead after nearly 24-hour manhunt
Berlin police have shot dead the suspect wanted over the attack on a Pride event in the German capital, ending a search that lasted nearly 24 hours. Authorities said Abdul Ballout was killed during a confrontation in a suburb of Berlin on Sunday evening. The latest development closes the immediate manhunt, but investigators are still working to establish the full sequence of events.Officials said the attack in downtown Berlin left one person dead and 29 others injured. Prosecutors said Ballout had previously sought to join the militant Islamic State group, adding to the focus on whether the assault was politically... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 19:32 LONDON
Kazakhstan cuts oil output after drone attacks shut key Black Sea export terminal
Kazakhstan has said drone attacks forced its main Black Sea oil export terminal to shut down, disrupting a key route for the country's crude shipments. The move has also led the country to cut oil production, according to the supplied report. The disruption comes as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to affect energy infrastructure and shipping routes in the wider region.The affected exports move through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium route, which carries Kazakh crude westward to the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. The report says the terminal closure followed drone attacks blamed on Ukraine, though the supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 19:03 LONDON
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Israel launches new military incursion into southwestern Syria amid UN condemnation
Israeli forces have reportedly advanced toward villages in southwestern Syria in a new cross-border incursion that has drawn condemnation from the United Nations. According to Syria's state news agency, soldiers moved toward the area on Sunday, set up a checkpoint at Al-Ardah and dropped leaflets warning residents not to obstruct Israeli vehicles. Shelling was also heard nearby, adding to the sense of tension along the frontier.The reported operation came as United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was visiting Syria. He condemned what he described as persistent violations of Syria's sovereignty and said breaches of the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Wildfires, Iran tensions and Europe security dominate a crowded day of news
France and Spain faced a worsening wildfire emergency, with more than 360,000 people evacuated across both countries as blazes spread through the southwest and into Gironde, south of Bordeaux. French officials ordered another 55,000 people to leave homes and holiday accommodation as firefighters tried to stop the fire reaching Bordeaux. 🔗 🔗In southwest France, crews were still battling the Gironde blaze as it burned through large areas and pushed evacuation numbers higher, while in County Tipperary the Slievenamon wildfire had reduced significantly, although firefighters were still tackling hotspots. In Scotland, residents of Nethy Bridge were allowed home after the Cairngorms... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Jul 2026 18:24 LONDON
Senator Whitehouse calls Netanyahu a 'walking provocation' amid criticism of US Iran policy
Democratic US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has sharply criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing him as a "walking provocation" for Americans. In comments on a current affairs programme, Whitehouse said the United States was turning into one of the world's "worst-behaved countries" in the eyes of other governments. He linked that perception to what he called a "wholesale violation" of President Donald Trump's campaign promise to avoid unnecessary wars.Whitehouse said the war involving the United States and Israel against Iran had been "managed just spectacularly incompetently and dishonestly". He argued that people who voted for Trump were now seeing a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 17:00 LONDON
Australian tribunal finds Israeli siblings may be owed protection over refusal to serve in Gaza war
An Australian tribunal has found that three Israeli siblings could be entitled to protection visas after concluding they may face persecution if returned to Israel and required to complete military conscription. The Administrative Review Tribunal accepted that the young adults held a genuine fear they would be forced to take part in conduct they believed would breach international humanitarian law in Gaza. The decision concerns a family that has lived in Australia for about a decade and whose protection claims were rejected before the appeal.According to the tribunal's findings, the siblings faced mandatory national service if sent back to Israel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 16:32 LONDON
Israeli air strike kills two Hamas security officials in Gaza's Deir al-Balah
An Israeli air strike has killed two Hamas security officials in the central Gaza city of Deir al-Balah, according to the group's interior ministry. Among those killed was Colonel Wael Musa al-Ladawi, who the ministry said headed Hamas's internal security service in central Gaza. The second man killed was named as Ramez Tawfiq Abu Zureiq.The strike hit the car the two men were travelling in on Sunday, the ministry said. Footage posted online showed a charred vehicle in the middle of the road, with smoke obscuring the scene. The bodies of both men were taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 15:32 LONDON
Oil tanker explodes in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mine
An oil tanker has exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after colliding with a naval mine outside a navigation route designated by Iran, according to state-affiliated reports cited on Sunday. The incident took place in the strategic waterway that links the Gulf to the open ocean and carries a large share of the world's seaborne oil trade. No casualty figures, vessel identity or damage assessment have been confirmed so far.Tasnim news agency reported that the tanker had drifted away from the shipping lane specified by Iranian authorities before striking the mine. Mehr news agency, citing an informed source, gave the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 15:30 LONDON
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Southwest France wildfires intensify as blaze nears Bordeaux and evacuations rise
Firefighters in southwest France are battling to stop a huge wildfire in the Gironde region from reaching Bordeaux, after officials said the blaze had burned an area four times the size of Paris. The fire was described by local and national authorities as extremely virulent and unpredictable, with windy conditions overnight making containment efforts more difficult. Bordeaux's mayor said the fire was at the gates of the metropolitan area, although he said an evacuation of the city itself was not being considered.France's interior minister said the previous night had been difficult and that the situation remained very unfavourable. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 14:36 LONDON
Eighteen missing after Vietnamese cargo ship sinks in South China Sea
A Vietnamese cargo ship has sunk in the South China Sea, leaving 18 people missing and prompting a joint search effort by Chinese and Vietnamese authorities. The vessel went down on Friday evening, according to the supplied report, and rescue operations were still under way on Sunday. All 62 people aboard were Vietnamese nationals.Chinese authorities said they first became aware of the incident about 24 hours later, after detecting the ship's distress flare on Saturday evening. By that point, 44 people had already been rescued. China has dispatched six vessels and a rescue helicopter, while Vietnam has sent a ship... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 14:34 LONDON
