US approves nearly $2bn weapons sale to Saudi Arabia amid regional tensions
The US Department of State has approved a potential $1.96bn weapons sale to Saudi Arabia, in a move aimed at strengthening the kingdom's air defences. The proposed package comes as regional tensions remain elevated, including renewed concern over Houthi missile threats and recent strikes linked to Sanaa airport and Abha airport. The sale was announced on Wednesday and is described as a foreign military sale.According to the State Department, the deal is intended to support US foreign policy and national security objectives by improving the security of Saudi Arabia, which it described as a major non-NATO ally. The department said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
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Wildfire smoke worsens across Ontario and northern US as evacuations continue
Wildfire smoke from active fires in Ontario and Minnesota is continuing to affect air quality across parts of Canada and the northern United States. Cities including Toronto, New York and Boston have been affected by the drifting haze, with residents advised to avoid strenuous activity where possible. The smoke plume is being driven by fires burning in remote areas north of Lake Superior and along the northern edge of Minnesota.There are now 858 active wildfires burning across Canada, including nearly 200 in Ontario, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. In Minnesota, 17 fires are still burning and an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 18:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran, Ukraine and Gaza flare as markets track oil jump and mixed equities
The biggest escalation came in the Gulf, where the United States said it had carried out strikes across southern Iran for a fifth day and disabled tankers that ignored repeated warnings, as Washington reimposed a blockade and tensions with Tehran deepened. Iranian officials said the attacks had spread across the south, while a Tehran billboard showing Donald Trump in a coffin underlined the hardening mood. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗The confrontation also raised wider shipping fears. India told shipping firms not to deploy Indian seafarers on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and analysts said a June memorandum on the waterway... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Jul 2026 18:20 LONDON
Former motorway boss sentenced to 12 years over Genoa bridge collapse
An Italian court has sentenced Giovanni Castellucci, the former chief executive of Autostrade per l'Italia, to 12 years in prison over the 2018 Morandi Bridge collapse in Genoa. The ruling came in a packed courtroom in the north-western city, where relatives of victims, lawyers, journalists and members of the public gathered to hear the verdicts. The case concerns one of the deadliest infrastructure disasters in modern Italian history, in which 43 people were killed.Castellucci received the longest sentence in the case and was convicted of complicity in multiple counts of manslaughter through negligence. In total, 32 people were convicted and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 18:06 LONDON
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EDGE agrees to acquire full stake in Brazilian aerospace firm AKAER
ABU DHABI, 16th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates' advanced technology and defence company, EDGE, today announced an agreement to acquire a 100% stake in AKAER, a Brazilian aerospace and engineering company with more than 30 years of experience delivering advanced products and solutions across the aerospace and defence sectors.The acquisition, which remains subject to customary conditions precedent and regulatory approvals, would give EDGE an established engineering base in Brazil and a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team spanning the full product lifecycle, from conceptual design through to industrialisation. It would strengthen EDGE's ability to secure industrialisation timelines on key... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 18:01 LONDON
Hamas leadership runoff set between Meshaal and al-Hayya after no outright majority
Hamas is expected to hold a runoff election next week to choose its new political bureau chief after no candidate won an outright majority in the first round. The contest has narrowed to Khaled Meshaal and Khalil al-Hayya, according to a Hamas source cited in the supplied material. The vote is part of a wider internal transition that began after the killings of senior Hamas figures, including Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar.The internal ballot requires a candidate to win more than 50% of the votes in the Shura Council, the group's consultative body. Because neither Meshaal nor al-Hayya reached that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 17:32 LONDON
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least five more people amid ceasefire breaches
At least five Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, according to the supplied reporting. The strikes hit several locations, including northern Gaza City, western Gaza City, eastern Gaza City and Khan Younis. The latest deaths come despite the October ceasefire agreement, which the reporting says has been violated on a near-daily basis.Palestinian health officials said one air strike near the northern neighbourhood of Tuffah in Gaza City killed two people. Another person was killed and several others were injured when a tent encampment for displaced Palestinians was bombed in western Gaza... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 17:29 LONDON
US and Iran enter fifth day of strikes as Washington reimposes blockade
US Central Command said it struck the oil tanker Belma in the Gulf after the vessel ignored multiple warnings while heading towards the Kharg Island oil terminal. The military said an aircraft disabled the ship by firing Hellfire missiles into its smokestack. The strike came as Washington reimposed a blockade of Iranian ports, sharpening an already tense maritime confrontation.According to the supplied material, Belma had entered the Gulf on Tuesday after passing through the Strait of Hormuz and was last reported about 100km south-east of Kharg Island. The tanker was said to be carrying no cargo at the time of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 16:59 LONDON
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Emerald ash borer detected for first time in the EU in Hungary and Slovakia
Authorities in Hungary and Slovakia have reported the first detection of the emerald ash borer in the European Union, raising concern over a pest that has already caused major ash-tree losses in North America and parts of Eastern Europe. The findings were announced on 16 July and involve separate detections in eastern Slovakia and in a forest area near Hungary's border with Ukraine. Officials say the discovery has triggered closer monitoring and additional trapping in Hungary.Slovakia's Agricultural Central Control and Testing Institute said 18 suspected emerald ash borers were found this month in the Streda nad Bodrogom district in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 16:08 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads faster than any previous outbreak, WHO says
The World Health Organization has warned that Ebola is spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo at a faster pace than during any previous outbreak of the virus. More than 2,000 cases and 796 deaths have now been confirmed since the outbreak was declared two months ago, according to the agency. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the outbreak is now the third-largest Ebola outbreak on record.Tedros said the current outbreak reached the 2,000-case mark in less than two months, compared with the major 2018-2020 outbreak in the country, which took more than 10 months to reach that level.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 16:02 LONDON
Seven drones spotted near Switzerland's Gösgen nuclear power plant, police say
At least seven drones were seen near Switzerland's Gösgen nuclear power plant on Tuesday evening, prompting a police response after a resident reported the activity. The sighting took place around 10.30pm local time, according to the supplied report. Plant safety was not compromised, and the communications head at the facility said the threat posed by the drones was negligible.The incident took place inside an area where a no-fly zone is normally in force around the nuclear plant. That detail has added to concern because the site is part of Switzerland's critical infrastructure and any unauthorised aerial activity near it is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 15:08 LONDON
Protests spread across Ukrainian cities after Zelensky dismisses defence minister
Protests have broken out in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities after President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. In central Kyiv on Thursday morning, a crowd that was mostly young gathered with signs reading "Hands off Fedorov" and "Stop sabotaging victory!" while chanting "Shame!". The demonstrations reflect a rare public display of anger over a wartime personnel decision at the top of government.The dismissal has triggered significant concern among commentators, the military and parts of civil society. Fedorov said he had suggested to Zelensky that Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Andrii Hnatov should be replaced.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Hormuz MoU's ambiguity fuels renewed escalation as US blockades Iranian ports
A new analysis of the June memorandum on the Strait of Hormuz says the agreement's promise of "safe passage" left unresolved who would govern the waterway and on what terms. That ambiguity, the supplied material argues, has helped create the conditions for the latest escalation, with the United States once again blockading Iranian ports and both sides trading strikes on bases and military assets across the Gulf. The same material says President Donald Trump has also floated a 20% levy on shipping for security in the strait.The article says Article 5 of the memorandum committed the parties to "safe passage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 12:32 LONDON
Protests spread across Ukraine as parliament prepares to vote on wartime government
Hundreds of people have protested in central Kyiv after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, with demonstrations also reported in Lviv, Odesa and Dnipro. Crowds gathered near the Ivan Franko National Theatre, close to the presidential office, and called on Zelenskyy to reverse the decision. The protests came as Ukraine's parliament prepared to vote on a new wartime government later on Thursday.Local reports said demonstrators in Kyiv chanted "Shame!" and carried placards reading "The Russians are celebrating". The dismissal is part of a wider government overhaul that also saw Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko leave office. Lawmakers were expected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 12:29 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: US strikes near Tehran as Ukraine unrest grows and Europe advances on enlargement
The US said it carried out another wave of strikes on Iranian military targets, including sites closer to Tehran than in earlier attacks, as tensions with Tehran deepened and a tanker was disabled in the Strait of Hormuz. 🔗Hostility in Iran was also on display in central Tehran, where a billboard showed Donald Trump in a coffin with the words, we kill Trump, underscoring the sharp rise in anti US rhetoric. 🔗In the Middle East, Israel told Washington it intends to keep troops in designated security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, a sign it is not ready to pull... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Jul 2026 12:21 LONDON
Kyiv hit again as Russian missile strike kills at least two
Russian ballistic missiles struck multiple areas of Kyiv overnight into Thursday, killing at least two people and injuring five others, including a child, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service. The attack hit the Sviatoshynskyi and Darnytskyi districts of the capital and triggered large fires at a warehouse and an administrative building. Emergency crews were still working at the scene as firefighters battled the blaze and search teams checked damaged structures for survivors.Officials said falling debris also damaged nearby properties, adding to the disruption across the affected districts. The strike came just hours after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 11:59 LONDON
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EU Council and Parliament reach provisional deal on EUR 115 million AGILE defence innovation programme
The Council and the European Parliament have reached provisional political agreement on the programme for agile and rapid defence innovation, known as AGILE. The new EUR 115 million instrument is intended to provide rapid, agile and targeted financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises, including start-ups and scale-ups, working on emerging and disruptive defence technologies. The agreement is framed as an EU effort to put SMEs at the centre of defence innovation across the bloc. The text says SMEs are driving technological breakthroughs in critical defence domains in Europe but need support to move from prototype to operational capability. AGILE... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 11:30 LONDON
New Zealand downgrades tsunami warning after South Island earthquake
New Zealand has downgraded a tsunami warning to a national advisory after a strong earthquake struck near Te Anau in the South Island's Fiordland region. The quake initially prompted coastal safety measures for parts of the west coast, including areas from Milford Sound to Puysegur Point. Officials said the change followed a revision of the earthquake's magnitude to 5.9.The National Emergency Management Agency said the event was first assessed at magnitude 6.3 before being revised down. The agency said the quake occurred near Fiordland at 9:14 pm local time and that the advisory reflected a downgrade from warning status. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 11:30 LONDON
Eleven die in fire at foster care facility in Algiers
A fire at a foster care facility in Algiers has killed 11 people and injured 19 others, according to Algeria's civil protection department. Firefighters were still working to extinguish the blaze early on Thursday morning, with emergency crews reporting that the fire was still active at 06:50 local time. The incident took place in Algeria's capital, where authorities said five people with special needs were moved to a safe location.The civil protection department said the ages of those killed and injured were not specified. Algerian state media reported that Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb visited two hospitals in Algiers to see... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 10:05 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Iran, Ukraine and markets jolted by fresh strikes, while UK politics and trade shift
The biggest escalation came in the Gulf, where the United States said it carried out fresh strikes across Iran, including on Greater Tunb island, after Tehran began targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Gulf. Commercial shipping was being redirected as the confrontation widened and the US said it disabled a Curacao flagged tanker that ignored repeated warnings. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Iran said the attacks had hit sites across its south over the past week, while the latest exchanges underlined how quickly the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz is spreading into maritime traffic and regional bases.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Jul 2026 08:35 LONDON
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Europe Opens Mixed as Metals Surge, Ether Jumps and Brent Holds Firm on Supply Fears
Executive summary: European markets opened mixed, with the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 edging higher while the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. The strongest moves were in commodities and crypto, where platinum, palladium and Ether posted sharp gains, while Brent crude stayed elevated and gold held above $4,000. FX also leaned toward a softer dollar, with EUR/USD and GBP/USD both firmer. The pattern points to a market balancing inflation-sensitive commodity strength against uneven equity sentiment and lingering geopolitical risk. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
UK economy returns to growth in May after April contraction
The UK economy returned to growth in May, expanding by 0.1% after shrinking in April, according to the latest official figures. The Office for National Statistics said the rebound was driven by the services sector, while production and construction both fell. The data offers a modest improvement after the previous month's contraction, but it also points to an uneven recovery across the economy.The ONS said the economy grew by 0.7% in the three months to May compared with the previous three-month period. Liz McKeown, director of economic statistics at the ONS, said the economy recorded robust growth over that period,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 08:05 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei slides, Hong Kong rallies and Korea’s Kospi suffers a sharp sell-off
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended sharply mixed, with Japan and South Korea under heavy pressure while Hong Kong, Australia and several commodities posted gains. The Nikkei 225 fell -2.5% to 66,835.54 and the Kospi dropped -6.5% to 6,818.25, while the Hang Seng rose +4.0% to 24,993.99. WTI crude climbed +1.8%, gold added +0.8%, and the yen and yuan both firmed modestly against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
UN says one-third of world cannot afford a healthy diet
The United Nations says the global cost of a healthy diet has risen 25 percent in five years, reaching US$4.28 purchasing power parity dollars per person per day. The finding was presented at UN headquarters in New York ahead of the launch of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report. Máximo Torero, Chief Economist of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), said 2.69 billion people, almost one in every three people in the world, still cannot afford a healthy diet. He said the report's main finding is that calories are relatively inexpensive, but nutritious foods... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 07:00 LONDON
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UN says more than 500 feared dead in Myanmar boat disasters
The United Nations has said more than 500 people are feared dead after reports of two large boat disasters off Myanmar since late June. The incidents are believed to have involved vessels carrying mainly Rohingya passengers who left from Rakhine State. One boat is said to have lost contact shortly after departure, while another is believed to have sunk off the Ayeyarwady coast on 8 July.In a joint statement, the International Organization for Migration and the UN refugee agency said preliminary information indicated that the two boats may have capsized off Myanmar's coast. One vessel was believed to be carrying... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 05:02 LONDON
Iran frees US-Iranian citizen Dena Karari amid renewed hostilities with Washington
Iran has allowed US-Iranian citizen Dena Karari to leave the country after she was detained there since December 2024, according to her lawyer and comments from the US president. The release comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran have risen again, with fresh US strikes on Iran reported in the supporting material. Karari is now outside Iran and is understood to be travelling back to the United States.US President Donald Trump publicly praised the move as a gesture of goodwill, saying the woman was in good condition and had safely left Iran. He did not name her in his initial... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 04:29 LONDON
French PM Lecornu's Morocco visit advances diplomatic reset
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has begun his first official foreign visit in Morocco, in a two-day trip that runs from July 15 to 16. The visit is being used to deepen the recent rapprochement between Paris and Rabat into a broader strategic partnership. It comes after France recognised Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara in 2024, a move that ended years of diplomatic ambiguity.Lecornu is travelling with about a dozen ministers, according to the supplied report, and the talks are covering defence, security, economic cooperation and investment. The visit is taking place in Rabat and is being presented as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 03:34 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Oil Jumps, Hang Seng Leads Asia-Pacific Gains, Yen Edges Firmer
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened with a mixed but broadly constructive tone, led by a stronger Hang Seng and modest gains in Tokyo and Sydney. The biggest cross-asset move was in WTI crude, which surged more than 12%, while gold and silver slipped and the yen firmed slightly against the dollar. The move set up a session where energy, inflation expectations, and risk appetite are likely to dominate trading. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Jul 2026 01:15 LONDON
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India-UK trade deal and social security pact come into force
India and the United Kingdom have brought into force their Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, alongside a separate social security arrangement, in a move both sides say will deepen economic ties. The agreements took effect on Wednesday and are expected to change tariff treatment on a large share of goods traded between the two countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the step as a significant moment in the bilateral partnership.Under the trade pact, 99% of Indian goods entering the UK and 90% of UK goods entering India will either be duty-free or face reduced tariffs. The parallel Agreement on Social... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 01:00 LONDON
Wall Street closes higher as Meta surges, oil jumps and megacap tech powers a broad risk-on session
Executive summary: US stocks finished higher, led by a sharp rally in Meta and gains across Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon. The move came alongside a powerful jump in WTI crude, firmer energy and financial shares, and a stronger tone in crypto and industrial metals. Some defensive and rate-sensitive pockets lagged, including silver, defence stocks and parts of the chip complex. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Germany warns US over grant scheme seen as election interference
Germany's chancellor has warned the United States against interfering in German elections after Washington announced a new grant scheme for Europe-focused groups. Friedrich Merz said he did not want the US government or institutions close to it to interfere in German state elections due in September. His comments came after the US State Department unveiled funding of up to $3m for European charities, think tanks and individuals.The funding is intended for projects that seek to address national sovereignty, migration, censorship and lawfare challenges. The announcement says applicants should work in line with a shared political philosophy, law and what it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 20:35 LONDON
Businesses claw back tariff refunds after Trump tariffs ruled unlawful
Businesses around the world are receiving refunds of tariffs paid to the United States after Donald Trump's so-called liberation day tariffs were ruled unlawful. The refunds are being issued after the April 2025 measures triggered a sharp rise in import costs for companies selling into the US market. One Australian brand, Nashie, says it has already received a six-figure refund that included interest.Oxford Economics estimates that about US$80 billion in tariffs has been refunded since May, with interest paid at rates of up to 7%. The firm says the same amount is expected to be refunded again over the next... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 20:03 LONDON
World leaders arrive in Doha for mourning of Qatar's former emir
World leaders continued to arrive in Doha on Wednesday as Qatar observed the third day of national mourning for Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The former emir, who ruled from 1995 to 2013, died on Sunday at the age of 74. The visits have turned the capital into a focal point for diplomatic condolences, with senior figures from Europe, the Middle East and Africa paying respects to Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.Among those expected in Doha is Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, whose visit comes as tensions between Tehran and Washington remain high after renewed military exchanges... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 19:29 LONDON
Iran says US strikes across its south as regional attacks intensify
The United States military has carried out hundreds of air attacks across Iran over the past week, according to the supplied report, with Iranian health officials saying at least 35 people have been killed and 300 wounded. The strikes were described as hitting military sites along Iran's southern coast and near the Strait of Hormuz, despite a ceasefire agreement. Iranian media also reported explosions in several cities and on islands on the country's southern coast and mainland.Iran, in turn, has continued attacks on US military facilities across the region, deepening fears that the ceasefire could collapse. The Gulf Cooperation Council... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 18:59 LONDON
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Day News Recap: US Iran conflict escalates as oil jumps and global flashpoints multiply
The biggest story was the sharp escalation in the US Iran confrontation, with Washington resuming daylight air strikes, restoring a naval blockade on Iranian ports and warning that power plants and bridges could be hit next if Tehran does not back down. The renewed pressure has raised fears of a wider conflict around the Strait of Hormuz and pushed oil prices higher again. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Tensions also spread beyond Iran itself. Iranian state media said a drone struck a military base used by the United States in Kuwait, and Kuwait separately confirmed attacks and damage, while the death... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Jul 2026 18:21 LONDON
Russian strikes kill six in Sumy and Odesa as attacks on southern Ukraine continue
Russian guided aerial bombs, missiles and drones struck the Ukrainian cities of Sumy and Odesa, killing six people and wounding others, according to regional officials. In Sumy, close to the Russian border, six guided aerial bombs hit medical and civilian facilities, leaving three dead and 17 injured. In Odesa, three more people were killed when missiles and drones hit industrial infrastructure, setting a warehouse on fire and damaging several lorries.Regional governor Oleh Hryhorov said firefighters extinguished burning vehicles outside a medical centre in Sumy while rescue teams evacuated survivors. He also said one of the victims was so badly injured... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 17:29 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as oil spikes, metals diverge and crypto rallies on risk appetite
Executive summary: European equities finished mixed, with the FTSE 100, CAC 40 and DAX posting modest gains while the Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. The biggest cross-asset move was in Brent crude, which jumped nearly 10% and helped keep inflation and rate expectations in focus. Ether also surged more than 8%, while gold and silver fell, underscoring a sharp rotation across commodities and risk assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
Iraqi prime minister meets Trump in Washington as US warns over armed groups
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has met US President Donald Trump at the White House in talks that focused on deepening economic ties, raising Iraq's oil output and broadening cooperation between the two governments. The meeting came as Washington and Tehran remain locked in renewed escalation, putting Iraq in a difficult position between two relationships it says it cannot afford to damage. Trump described al-Zaidi in warm terms during the visit, while both sides signalled interest in expanding economic engagement.Later in the day, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iraq to disarm Iran-aligned armed groups operating in the country. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 16:30 LONDON
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Social Security has gained more than 350,000 foreign contributors in a year and exceeded 3.4 million in June
Contributors from other countries now account for more than 15.4% of all national insurance contributors. "Foreign contributors support strategic sectors such as care, agriculture, construction, hospitality, transport and healthcare, and we can see this in the sector-by-sector employment figures," explains Minister Elma Saiz. Social Security has once again recorded a record high number of foreign contributors both in terms of average number of contributors and seasonally adjusted figures. Specifically, there are 3,446,178 contributors on average in April, which is 86,630 more than in the previous month and 350,163 more than a year ago. This figure puts the year-on-year change at... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 15:02 LONDON
Drydocks World completes complex green ship recycling project in Dubai
DUBAI, 15th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Drydocks World has completed a major ship recycling project for APT Global Marine that recovered more than 20,000 tonnes of steel, machinery and other materials for sustainable reuse at Drydocks World's facility in Dubai.The project represents a major milestone in establishing the UAE as a regional hub for responsible ship recycling. The project was one of the most complex of its kind undertaken in the region, involving the dismantling and recycling of an Aframax vessel.The vessel arrived with extensive fire damage, more than 1,000 tonnes of hardened cargo residues and approximately 2,500 tonnes of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 14:30 LONDON
EU and UK sign Gibraltar treaty as border checks are lifted
The European Union and Britain have formally signed a treaty on Gibraltar that is intended to end border checks between the territory and Spain. The agreement was signed in Brussels on Tuesday and is due to take effect from Wednesday, allowing thousands of people who cross the land border each day to do so without a physical checkpoint. It is being presented as a way to provide economic and trade certainty while preserving British sovereignty and the operation of UK military facilities.Under the new arrangements, Gibraltar residents will be able to cross into Spain using residence cards without passport stamps,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 13:01 LONDON
EU extends Ukrainians' right to stay until 2028, with new draft rule for arrivals
EU member states have agreed to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing the war until March 2028. The decision means people who already hold the status will be able to continue living, working and receiving benefits across the bloc for longer. The move comes as the war in Ukraine continues into its fifth year and the displacement crisis remains one of the largest in Europe.Ambassadors from the 27 member states approved the extension on Wednesday, according to the supplied material. The current protection regime was first activated after Russia's 2022 invasion, giving Ukrainians a fast-track legal basis to remain in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 12:32 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Russia, Iran and Sudan dominate a day of conflict, while UK and Australia face fresh domestic shocks
Russian drone and missile strikes killed three people in Ukraine's Odesa region overnight and damaged residential and port related infrastructure, as attacks on Black Sea ports continued. 🔗In the Gulf, Iran said it had launched fresh missile and drone attacks on US military facilities in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and other locations, while US officials reported strikes on Iranian linked targets across the region and a civilian toll was also reported. 🔗The United Nations human rights office said Sudan's war economy is helping sustain a conflict that has become self perpetuating, underlining how fighting and profiteering are now feeding each other.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Jul 2026 12:23 LONDON
Australian GP clinic network hit by major cyber breach
A network of general practice and skin cancer clinics in Australia has been hit by a cyber attack that may have exposed patient medical records and personal information. Partnered Health said it had identified more than a dozen clinic locations where information may have been taken, including sites in several major cities. The company said it became aware of the breach on 23 June and has been working with cyber agencies and police since then.Partnered Health said patients' medical records were accessed and taken in the incident, and that some affected patients were contacted late on Tuesday. The company operates... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 10:32 LONDON
Greater Manchester moorland fire merges with Tintwistle Moor blaze as firefighters warn of days of work
Firefighters in Greater Manchester are continuing to tackle a large moorland blaze near Dove Stone Reservoir after it merged with a separate fire at Tintwistle Moor. Crews said the combined fire is likely to take days to extinguish because of dry ground, steep terrain and changing winds. The blaze has sent smoke across a wide area of the region, adding to the scale of the response.Greater Manchester Police said a 20-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with arson over the fire near Dove Stone Reservoir. The fire broke out on Saturday in Greenfield, Saddleworth, and later joined with the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 09:37 LONDON
Seven British victims confirmed in Spain's Almeria wildfires as death toll rises to 13
Seven of the people killed in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires on record have been confirmed as British, officials said on Wednesday, as the death toll in Almeria rose to 13. The fires broke out last Thursday during a severe heatwave and have also affected parts of France. Bodies were found near the village of Bedar, where some of those caught up in the blaze are believed to have tried to escape on foot after abandoning their vehicles.Forensic experts began identifying the dead two days before the latest update, according to officials. The Andalusian government said a 93-year-old British woman... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 09:34 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US Iran tensions deepen as oil rises and Gaza, Ukraine and Asia face fresh shocks
Oil prices rose for a second session as the United States restored a naval blockade on Iranian ports, sharpening pressure on shipping routes and energy markets just as Donald Trump threatened to widen strikes on Iran to include power plants and bridges if Tehran does not back down. 🔗 🔗 🔗The confrontation also spread beyond the Gulf, with Trump dropping a planned 20% cargo fee on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and saying Gulf states would instead make investment and trade commitments, while the Strait remained the central fault line in the fast deteriorating stand off. 🔗 🔗Iran said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Jul 2026 08:37 LONDON
Europe Opens Mixed as Brent Jumps, DAX Leads Gains and Gold Softens
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the DAX outperformed, the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 edged higher, and the Euro Stoxx 50 hovered just below flat. The biggest cross-asset move was in energy, where Brent crude surged more than 13%, while gold and silver slipped. FX was comparatively calm, with the euro and sterling slightly firmer against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
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US House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent across the country. The Sunshine Protection Act was approved by 308 votes to 117, with lawmakers from both major parties backing the measure. If it becomes law, the bill would end the twice-yearly changes to clocks.The vote marks a clear step forward for a long-running effort to change how daylight saving time is handled in the United States. The legislation would keep the country on daylight saving time year-round rather than switching back to standard time in the autumn. The row does not indicate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 07:02 LONDON
China detains US seismologist Chen Youlin on espionage charges
China has detained a US seismologist who studies nuclear tests, with his family saying he has been held on espionage charges since November 2024. Chen Youlin, 54, was arrested during a trip to Beijing to visit family, according to a hostage advocacy group. The case has drawn attention because he has remained in detention for nearly two years and is the only US citizen currently designated as wrongfully detained.Chen specialises in using seismological data to track nuclear tests, including work related to North Korea. His wife, Rong Yufang, who is also a seismologist, said his research was public and collaborative... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 06:02 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Mixed as Oil Jumps, Hang Seng Rallies and Korea Sells Off on Asia-Pacific Risk Repricing
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened with a sharp split in tone, as Hong Kong surged, Korea sold off hard and Japan was little changed. The biggest cross-asset move was in oil, where WTI crude jumped more than 10%, a move that is likely to keep inflation and transport-cost concerns in focus across the region. Gold eased, while the yen and yuan both strengthened modestly against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Jul 2026 01:15 LONDON
Gaza strikes kill children and aid worker as hospital courtyard hit during week of attacks
Israeli strikes and gunfire in Gaza killed children, an aid worker and other civilians over the course of a week, according to the supplied report, which also says a hospital courtyard was hit in northern Gaza. The incidents described took place between 8 and 12 July and were spread across al-Mawasi, Gaza City, the Nuseirat area and the vicinity of Kamal Adwan Hospital. The report presents the violence as part of a continuing pattern of attacks during the war in Gaza.According to Palestinian health officials cited in the row, at least eight people were killed in strikes on 8 July,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
New York imposes one-year moratorium on large hyperscale data centres
New York State has imposed a one-year moratorium on the construction of large new hyperscale data centres, becoming the first state in the United States to do so. The pause applies to projects that use 50 megawatts of power or more, and it will block new discretionary permits during the review period. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the move on Tuesday, saying the state needs time to build a regulatory framework for the sector.The state said the decision is intended to address concerns about rising utility costs, electricity demand and pressure on local water supplies. Hochul said the policy is meant... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 22:03 LONDON
Cuba suffers third nationwide blackout in less than 10 days as grid collapses again
Cuba's national power grid collapsed again on Tuesday, leaving about 10 million people without electricity in the island's third nationwide blackout in less than 10 days. The outage began around 11am local time, when the entire electrical system went offline, according to the state-run electricity company UNE. The Ministry of Energy and Mines said there had been a total disconnection of the electrical system.Officials said the latest failure affected the whole island and marked the fifth nationwide blackout in 2026. The repeated outages have become a major test for the country's power infrastructure, which has been under strain for months.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 19:03 LONDON
Day News Recap: Trump drops Hormuz cargo fee as Iran tensions rise and oil hits four week high
US President Donald Trump reversed a planned 20 percent fee on cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Gulf states would instead make investment and trade, after earlier threatening a strike on Iran's deeply buried Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site and later saying the US military had reopened Hormuz for all but Iran. 🔗 🔗 🔗Oil prices climbed to a four week high as renewed US Iran hostilities deepened fears over energy supplies through the waterway, while gold fell about 3 percent after the naval blockade announcement. The United Arab Emirates is also planning a new east coast deepwater port... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Jul 2026 18:21 LONDON
India responds to US and Canada developments in Nijjar killing case
India has responded to fresh developments in the case linked to the killing of pro-Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, after a recently unsealed US indictment named jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his aide Goldy Brar. In its first remarks on the matter, New Delhi said transnational organised crime has consistently been seen as a serious threat. It also said it remains committed to working with partners to combat terrorism and transnational organised crime.The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said it had noted comments from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police deputy commissioner, Lisa Moreland, who said there was no evidence to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 15:32 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil Shock Lifts Energy, Tech and Chips Outperform
Executive summary: US stocks opened mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher while the Dow and Russell 2000 slipped. The biggest move was in crude oil, which jumped more than 11%, lifting energy shares and helping offset weakness in defense, gold, silver and small caps. Tech and chip stocks also outperformed, while Bitcoin and the dollar were softer. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
UN says June was deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians in four years
The United Nations says June was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians in four years, with at least 293 people killed and 1,990 injured across the country. The monitoring mission in Ukraine said the toll was the highest monthly figure since April 2022, the second full month after Russia's invasion began. It said the rise was driven largely by long-range Russian attacks that hit urban centres far from the front line.The UN said the increase came as Russia intensified missile strikes and exploited Ukraine's shortage of air-defence missiles. It said densely populated areas, especially Kyiv, were among the main targets... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 14:31 LONDON
Sudan court sentences RSF chief Hemedti to death over West Darfur atrocities
A Sudanese court in the army-controlled city of Port Sudan has sentenced Rapid Support Forces leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, to death after convicting him of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. The ruling also imposed death sentences on 15 other senior RSF figures. The case centres on atrocities committed in West Darfur during Sudan's ongoing civil war.The verdict was delivered in absentia, and Hemedti's whereabouts are not publicly known. The Sudanese court said the convictions related to crimes committed in West Darfur, while the RSF has repeatedly denied accusations that it committed war crimes. The Sudan... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 13:30 LONDON
China's monthly car exports top 1 million as trade surplus pressure builds
China's monthly car exports topped 1 million for the first time in June, according to official customs data released on Tuesday. The figures showed that overall overseas shipments from the world's second-largest economy rose 27% year on year. The data also kept China on track to match or exceed last year's record trade surplus of $1tn.The export performance was driven by strong demand for Chinese brands, including BYD and Jaecoo, as well as higher shipments of chips linked to global demand for artificial intelligence. Customs data showed exports of integrated circuits reached 32bn. The same release indicated that exports to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 12:07 LONDON
EU races to agree new Russia sanctions before oil-price deadline
European Union ambassadors were holding last-ditch talks in Brussels on Tuesday in an effort to finalise a new sanctions package on Russia before a deadline that could force a higher cap on Russian oil prices. The proposed measures are intended to keep pressure on Moscow's energy revenues, which remain a central source of funding for the war in Ukraine. Officials said the talks were taking place after several member-state objections delayed agreement on the bloc's 21st sanctions package since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.If no deal is reached by Wednesday, the EU could be required to raise the oil price... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 12:04 LONDON
EU adopts first European Peace Facility aid measure for Philippines maritime security
The Council adopted the first-ever assistance measure under the European Peace Facility for the Philippines, with a value of EUR 15 million. The measure is designed to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines in strengthening maritime domain awareness across the country's maritime zones. According to the text, the support will include non-lethal equipment and related training. The stated purpose is to contribute to regional stability and to protect civilian populations, particularly in coastal and maritime areas. The EU said the measure reflects deepening security and defence exchanges with the Philippines. It builds on the establishment of the EU-Philippines Security... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 11:00 LONDON
EU opens second accession negotiation area with Ukraine and Moldova
The European Union has opened a second area of membership negotiations with Ukraine, marking another step in Kyiv's bid to join the bloc. Moldova also opened its second area of talks on the same day, as several candidate countries advanced through the accession process. The developments were presented as part of a series of intergovernmental conferences linked to EU enlargement.The move follows the formal launch of the first phase of membership talks with Ukraine last month, after a long delay caused by opposition from Hungary. Joining the EU requires candidate countries to negotiate their way through six clusters of subjects... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 11:00 LONDON
Fontainebleau forest wildfire south of Paris spreads to more than 1,300 hectares amid heatwave
French firefighters are continuing to battle two wildfires in the Fontainebleau forest south-east of Paris after the burned area grew to more than 1,300 hectares. The fires began on Sunday and spread rapidly across the UNESCO biosphere reserve as France endured another heatwave. About 1,000 people in and around Fontainebleau were evacuated, and rail and road traffic were disrupted during the busy holiday weekend.The response included four Canadair aircraft, two Dash planes and three water-bombing helicopters, alongside firefighters on the ground. By nightfall on Monday, about 600 firefighters remained mobilised, according to rescue commander Jean-Marc Sicard. The forest fire broke... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 10:34 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Hormuz tensions deepen as strikes, blockade and oil shock rattle markets
US and Iranian forces exchanged fresh strikes for a third consecutive night, with the confrontation now spilling into shipping and energy markets as President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices jumped. 🔗The US Navy said a new blockade at the entrance to the strait will begin on Tuesday night, while gold fell about 3% after the announcement, underlining how quickly investors are repricing the risk from the crisis. 🔗 🔗In the latest maritime incident, two United Arab Emirates oil tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, killing an Indian crew member and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Jul 2026 08:38 LONDON
Australia warns of active Russian-linked hackers targeting critical industries
Australia's signals intelligence agency has issued a fresh warning that Russian-linked hackers are actively targeting critical industries across the country. The alert covers sectors including defence, communications, energy and financial services, with state and local government agencies also identified as vulnerable. The warning says the attackers are exploiting poorly secured network devices and outdated software to gain access to information.The Australian Signals Directorate said the hackers are using simple methods such as targeting poorly protected routers and guessing default passwords. It said the activity is linked to actors operating on behalf of Russia's Federal Security Service, and that the campaign... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 08:00 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as oil spikes, Korea sells off and Hong Kong rallies
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp split, as a surge in WTI crude to $80.28 lifted energy-linked inflation concerns while South Korea’s Kospi tumbled more than 10%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng led regional gains, Japan’s Nikkei 225 advanced, and gold and silver retreated as investors rotated toward risk and away from havens. The move set a tense tone for the region, with oil, FX and equity leadership all pointing to a market reacting to geopolitical stress and shifting rate expectations. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
Aliyev says peace remains possible at global media forum in Shusha
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev told a global media forum in Shusha on Monday that peace remains achievable, even as he pointed to instability in regions around his country. Speaking at the Shusha Global Media Forum, he said: "We believe peace is possible." His remarks came as he addressed an audience of international media professionals gathered in the city. Aliyev linked the discussion to wider regional developments, saying that conflict elsewhere had increased the importance of transport and connectivity routes through Azerbaijan.He said the situation in the Middle East had made one corridor "more attractive," and argued that the country's role... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 20:09 LONDON
UK outlaws three state-threat groups linked to Iran and Russia amid national security crackdown
The UK has expanded its national security response by outlawing three groups it says are linked to state threats from Iran and Russia. The new measures cover Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Islamic Movement of Companions of the Right, and Russia's GRU Volunteer Corps. The move gives authorities fresh powers to treat support for the groups as a criminal offence.Under the new rules, supporting or assisting the groups can lead to up to 14 years in prison. Acts of sabotage carried out on their behalf can carry a life sentence. The government said the IRGC has been linked to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 16:32 LONDON
EU and UK sanction Russian spies and hackers over yearslong cyberattacks
The European Union and Britain have imposed coordinated sanctions on Russian military intelligence-linked officials, hackers and private companies over what they describe as a yearslong cyberespionage campaign against European governments and infrastructure. The measures were announced on Monday and target people and entities accused of helping an online spying network that has operated since 2010. The bloc said the campaign has also included sabotage activity against critical infrastructure, including heating and power plants.The EU said its package covers nine people and four entities, while Britain sanctioned 24 people and entities in parallel. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said those... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 16:30 LONDON
Twelve arrested over alleged right-wing terror threat to Islamic event in Suffolk
Police have arrested 12 people over an alleged right-wing terror threat linked to an Islamic event at Shrubland Hall in Barham, Suffolk. The UK Ijtima event was ended early on Sunday as a precaution after the possible threat was identified. Counter Terrorism Policing London said the investigation is related to right-wing terrorism.Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the police response to what she described as a credible threat had "undoubtedly saved lives". Commander Helen Flanagan, who heads Counter Terrorism Policing London, said officers moved quickly to make arrests at various locations across the country. Police also said searches were under way... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 14:32 LONDON
Russia fuel shortages and unrest add pressure on Putin amid war-linked oil strikes
Russia's petrol shortage is being described as reaching a breaking point, with reports of fights at fuel stations and growing pressure on Vladimir Putin over the strain on supplies. The disruption is being linked to Ukrainian strikes on key oil facilities, which are said to be damaging the Russian economy and worsening the fuel crisis. The reported unrest has spread across several locations, including Penza, Moscow, Ryazan, Serov and parts of Siberia.According to the supplied report, motorists in Penza fought after accusations that some drivers were jumping the queue. In Moscow, a woman said a man threatened her with a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 12:59 LONDON
Unusually warm rivers force pressure on French nuclear output
Persistent heat and below-average rainfall across western and central Europe are putting pressure on rivers used to cool reactors in France. The conditions have warmed waterways and lowered river levels, creating operational constraints for nuclear plants that depend on river water for cooling. EDF has already temporarily shut down one reactor at the Golfech nuclear power station after the Garonne River approached its environmental discharge threshold.The situation is linked to a prolonged weather pattern that brought above-average temperatures, prolonged sunshine and suppressed rainfall through June and the first half of July. According to the supplied material, the same conditions have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 12:30 LONDON
Russian spy network in Japan tied to technology smuggling for war effort
Russian intelligence officers have turned Japan into an important base for buying or stealing battlefield technology and moving it into Russia, according to officials cited in the supplied material. The operation is linked to the GRU's 20th Directorate, a secretive military intelligence unit whose role has not been publicly disclosed. Officials say the network has taken advantage of Japan's weak espionage laws and its large high-tech industrial base.The report says the shift accelerated after Western governments expelled hundreds of Russian spies following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Since then, dozens of those officers are said to have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 05:32 LONDON
Bangladesh floods and landslides kill at least 50 as millions remain stranded
At least 50 people have been confirmed dead after flooding and landslides swept across Bangladesh following days of torrential monsoon rain. The disaster has left millions of people stranded, with food shortages reported in some of the worst-hit areas. The south-eastern city of Chattogram and surrounding districts have been among the hardest hit.The disaster management ministry said flooding across seven districts had disrupted daily life, isolated thousands of families and stranded 267,918 households. The affected districts are Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, Moulvibazar and Habiganj. Officials said power outages, damaged roads and broken communication links were slowing rescue and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 02:32 LONDON
EU foreign ministers meet in Brussels on Ukraine, Middle East and Black Sea
EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss Russian aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and the Black Sea. The talks are taking place at the first Foreign Affairs Council meeting under Ireland's EU Presidency. Ireland's foreign minister, Helen McEntee, is attending the meeting in the Belgian capital.The agenda includes support for Ukraine and the question of further sanctions against Russia. McEntee said support for Ukraine will be central to Ireland's work over the next six months. She also said additional sanctions on Russia are a major foreign policy priority for the Irish Presidency.The meeting brings... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 00:32 LONDON
Malian army retakes Anefis after nearly a week of fighting, with about 30 soldiers killed
Mali's army says it has retaken the northern town of Anefis after nearly a week of fighting with Tuareg separatists and fighters from an armed group linked to al-Qaeda. The town, about 100km from the strategic city of Kidal, was captured on 4 July during coordinated attacks on army positions across the country. The latest battle marks a significant territorial shift in the north, where control of towns and supply routes remains contested.Army chief General Jean Elysee Dao said on state television that about 30 soldiers were killed and around 60 others wounded in the operation. He said some of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 20:30 LONDON
Major incident declared in north Wales as firefighters tackle Conwy Mountain wildfire
Emergency services in north Wales have declared a major incident as firefighters work to contain a large wildfire near Conwy Mountain and the Sychnant Pass. Residents in nearby communities have been evacuated, and the public has been warned to avoid the area while crews continue their response. The fire is being tackled during a record-breaking heatwave that has also seen other grass and moorland fires reported across England and Wales.North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said on Sunday afternoon that it was operating in challenging conditions and that efforts to contain the Conwy Mountain fire were expected to continue for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
Spain wildfire near Almeria as rescue teams find badly burned British couple amid ongoing containment efforts
Emergency crews in southern Spain have rescued a British couple from a ravine after they were caught in the wildfire that has devastated Almeria province. The pair were found badly burned and semi-conscious near the village of Bedar in the early hours of Friday, according to local accounts of the operation. They were taken to hospital and are now in intensive care.The couple were discovered by Civil Guard officers searching for survivors in the worst-hit area, after hearing cries for help and climbing down a hillside to reach them. One rescuer said the team followed the sound and kept searching... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 13:59 LONDON
Jammu and Kashmir arrests three publishers over books alleged to glorify separatists and militants
Police in Jammu and Kashmir have arrested three people linked to publishing companies over two books that authorities say contained material glorifying separatists and militant leaders. The arrests were made on Sunday by the Union Territory's counter-intelligence unit after earlier searches at publishing premises. Officials said the case is part of a wider probe into the circulation of the books in school libraries.Those arrested were identified as Inderpaul Singh of Oberoi Book Service in Jammu, and Amardeep Singh and Girish Arora of the Noida-based Dominant Publishers. Police said the operation was coordinated at both locations and that the role of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 13:00 LONDON
Qatar announces death of former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani at 74
Qatar's Amiri Diwan has announced the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir who ruled the country from 1995 to 2013. He died this morning at the age of 74, according to the statement. Sheikh Hamad was widely seen as a central figure in shaping modern Qatar.The emir's office said it mourned "the great loss to the nation" and described him as the Father Emir. It said he passed away on Sunday morning, without giving further details on the circumstances of his death. Sheikh Hamad stepped aside in 2013 and handed power to his son, Sheikh... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 12:03 LONDON
Khamenei funeral and Iran escalation around the Strait of Hormuz intensify
Millions of people in Iran have reportedly attended the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to the supplied material, as the country's confrontation with the United States and its allies continues to dominate the regional agenda. The event was presented as both a public mourning ceremony and a carefully managed political moment. The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the wider escalation, with the ceasefire described in the rows as having collapsed.The material says hundreds of foreign reporters and social media influencers were granted rare access to Iran to cover the funeral, suggesting Tehran is placing strong emphasis on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 11:29 LONDON
Russian glide bomb strike hits Sumy near coffee shop as death toll rises
CCTV footage from a coffee shop in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy shows people crouching on the floor as explosions are heard nearby, before customers run inside for cover. The video captures three angles from the scene, including views from outside the shop and from inside. The strike hit the city on Saturday and left five people dead, including a 13-year-old girl, according to Mayor Artem Kobzar.Officials said at least 30 people were injured when glide bombs struck the city. The footage shows people taking shelter near the counter as the blasts are heard, underlining how quickly the attack... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 10:29 LONDON
Typhoon Bavi hits Zhejiang as evacuations rise to nearly 2 million
Typhoon Bavi made its first landfall in the coastal city of Yuhuan in Zhejiang at around 11:20 pm on Saturday, before striking again in Yueqing, in Wenzhou city, around midnight. The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds to eastern China on Sunday morning, and officials described it as the strongest storm to hit mainland China this year. The latest reports show the system has caused widespread disruption across Zhejiang, Shanghai and Taiwan.Nearly 2 million people were evacuated ahead of Bavi's arrival, with most of the evacuations carried out in Zhejiang province. In Yueqing, more than 1,300 trees fell after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 09:59 LONDON
Exceptional wildfire risk and heat health alerts issued across parts of the UK
Parts of the United Kingdom are facing an exceptional risk of wildfires as a record-breaking heatwave continues into a second week. Natural England has assessed a large part of southern England and pockets of the south Midlands as being at exceptional risk on Sunday, while many other areas in England and Wales are at very high risk. The warning comes as amber and yellow heat health alerts have been issued across England and Wales.The UK Health Security Agency said the alerts run from 09:00 BST on 12 July to 21:00 on 15 July. It said significant impacts are likely across... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 07:30 LONDON
Iran leader issues revenge pledge after father's burial amid US tensions
Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has issued a written call for revenge after the burial of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as tensions with the United States remain high. The statement was read out on state television and described vengeance as the "will of the nation". It was his first public message since funeral ceremonies began this week.The message said revenge for the death of his father and predecessor "must inevitably be carried out" and pledged to avenge "the blood of the martyred leader and all the martyrs of these two wars from the criminal and disgraced killers". Ali Khamenei,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 20:59 LONDON
Typhoon Bavi makes second landfall in eastern China as evacuations rise
Typhoon Bavi has made a second landfall in eastern China after first coming ashore in Taizhou and then in Wenzhou, with authorities moving nearly two million people from risk areas. The storm reached the coast on Saturday evening and around midnight local time, as it tracked across Zhejiang province and toward neighbouring Fujian. Although Bavi has weakened to a Category 1 typhoon, officials say it still poses a serious threat because of the amount of moisture in its rain bands.Authorities said more than 1.7 million people were evacuated in Zhejiang, with thousands more moved in nearby provinces as a precaution... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 19:29 LONDON
Algeria and Mali restore diplomatic ties after year-long rift
Algeria and Mali have begun restoring diplomatic relations after more than a year of tension that had strained ties across the Sahel. Both countries are reinstating ambassadors and reopening airspace that had been closed to each other since April 2025. The move marks a significant thaw between two neighbours whose dispute had widened into a broader regional security concern.Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said on Saturday that Algeria's ambassador would return to Mali. His announcement came a day after Algiers fully reopened its airspace to civilian and military aircraft travelling to and from Mali. A spokesperson for Mali's military government, Issa... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
Nigerian troops kill more than 300 bandits in Zamfara operation
Nigerian soldiers and local vigilantes have killed more than 300 bandits in a two-day operation in Zamfara state, according to a state official. The fighting took place in Gummi district, in the north-west of the country, after the armed group was targeted following the theft of livestock. Residents said the clash began on Wednesday night and continued into the following morning.Zamfara's information commissioner, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, said in a statement that the operation led to the elimination of more than 300 terrorists. Local resident Abubakar Muhammad said soldiers and vigilantes fought about 1,000 bandits who had stolen livestock. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 13:34 LONDON
Andy Burnham on course to become Britain's next prime minister after Labour backing
Andy Burnham is on course to become the United Kingdom's next prime minister after securing overwhelming backing from Labour MPs in the opening stage of the contest to replace Keir Starmer as party leader. He won the support of 322 of Labour's 403 MPs, leaving little room for a rival to build a viable challenge before nominations close. If no challenger emerges, Burnham is expected to be confirmed as Labour leader before taking office as prime minister later this month.The result marks a rapid and decisive start to the leadership process. Burnham's tally gives him a dominant position among Labour... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 07:32 LONDON
Police question suspect in Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
A 26-year-old man is being questioned by police after his arrest on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe. Officers said the suspect was detained at an address in Newton Abbot and remains in custody as enquiries continue. Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor on Thursday after sustaining serious injuries.Devon and Cornwall Police said the case is not being treated as terrorism and that there is no information at this stage to suggest a politically motivated crime. Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said officers are remaining open-minded about the motive and that it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 03:29 LONDON
Cuba hit by second island-wide blackout in less than a week
Cuba has suffered another nationwide power outage, its second in less than a week, after the state utility said the blackout began on Friday afternoon local time. The outage plunged the island into darkness shortly before evening and affected the entire country. Officials gave no immediate explanation for the failure.The state-owned Union Electrica de Cuba said the blackout started at 4:30pm local time, or 20:30 GMT. The latest outage follows a similar power failure on Monday, bringing the total number of island-wide blackouts reported this year to four. Two other total blackouts were recorded in March, according to the supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 01:00 LONDON
Israel bars Jerusalem grand mufti from Al-Aqsa Mosque for one week
Israeli authorities have barred Jerusalem's grand mufti, Sheikh Muhammad Hussein, from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for one week after briefly detaining him following Friday prayers, according to the Jerusalem Governorate. The move concerns one of the most sensitive religious sites in the region and comes amid continuing tensions in occupied East Jerusalem. The governorate said the ban could be renewed.The Jerusalem Governorate said Hussein was detained after delivering his Friday sermon at Al-Aqsa Mosque and was later released. In a message cited by the governorate, officials said the arrest was carried out to serve him with an order preventing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 17:32 LONDON
Petr Pavel warns peace window may narrow after Russia's September elections
Czech President Petr Pavel has warned that the window for peace talks with Russia may narrow after the country's parliamentary elections in September. He said there is still an opportunity to push for dialogue, but argued that the situation could change quickly once the vote is over. His comments come amid continuing concern in Europe about the direction of the war in Ukraine.Pavel said Russia would be unlikely to announce mobilisation before the elections, but suggested pressure could build afterwards. He also said that if Ukraine continues to carry out successful deep strikes inside Russian territory, Moscow may be pushed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 16:38 LONDON
Israeli drone strikes hit southern Lebanon despite US-brokered framework deal
Two people were injured on Friday when an Israeli drone struck a pick-up truck in southern Lebanon, according to state-run media. The attack took place on the outskirts of Choukine and Kfar Dajjal in the Nabatieh district, where the vehicle was reportedly unloading garbage early in the day. The strike came despite a United States-brokered framework agreement intended to pave the way for a phased Israeli withdrawal.Lebanon's National News Agency said separate strikes also targeted a car in southern Lebanon, while demolition operations shook the border town of Khiam overnight. Later, the agency reported that drones also hit the towns... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 16:35 LONDON
Andy Burnham apologises for Labour stance on Gaza and signals tougher pressure on Israel
Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour's stance on Gaza and said he would increase pressure on Israel if he leads the party into government. In a video message posted on social media on Thursday, the Labour politician said the party "didn't get it right" on the war in Gaza and "needs to do better". He also described the suffering of Palestinians as a "scar on our collective conscience".Burnham said innocent Palestinians, including children, were still being killed and that there was a humanitarian crisis because too little aid was getting into Gaza. He added that the Israeli military continued to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 15:29 LONDON
US-Iran escalation threatens oil supply recovery, IEA warns as Hormuz disruption persists
The International Energy Agency has warned that renewed fighting between the United States and Iran could derail a fragile recovery in global oil markets. The warning comes as a lull in hostilities and backroom diplomacy had appeared to create space for a possible revival of the ceasefire. The agency said the latest escalation risks prolonging disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy trade.According to the supplied material, the conflict had already cut as much as 14 million barrels per day of crude oil flows when the waterway was effectively closed. The IEA said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 13:29 LONDON
Super Typhoon Bavi kills at least 15 in the Philippines as Taiwan braces for impact
Super Typhoon Bavi has killed at least 15 people in the Philippines and forced more than 2,000 people to leave their homes in Taiwan as it moves across the western Pacific. The storm was advancing toward Taiwan on Friday, with authorities warning that it could also affect remote southwest Japanese islands before later reaching China. In the Philippines, the deaths were linked to two landslides caused by heavy rain on the island of Mindanao.Authorities said six people were still missing in Mindanao after the landslides, which were triggered by rainfall intensified by the storm. In Taiwan, the city of Keelung... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 13:02 LONDON
Iran funeral crowds burn Trump effigy amid anti-U.S. chants in Mashhad
Crowds in Iran burned a giant effigy of Donald Trump during the public funeral procession for Ali Khamenei in Mashhad, according to footage shared by Iran's state-linked PressTV. The scene took place on Thursday, 9 July, as the funeral of the former supreme leader moved through the city. The procession had been under way for nearly a week and ended with Khamenei's burial in Mashhad.The effigy was made to resemble the US president and was lifted by a crane before people in the crowd set fire to its feet. The flames spread and the figure later collapsed in pieces, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 12:31 LONDON
UN warns aid cuts have cut off support for one million women and girls
The United Nations has warned that at least one million women and girls have lost access to critical support because of sharp cuts to foreign aid spending since January 2025. In a new report, UN Women said the reduction in funding is accelerating the collapse of women-led organisations in crisis settings. The agency said the cuts are coming as humanitarian needs continue to rise across multiple conflict-affected countries.UN Women said its findings were based on responses from 855 women-led and women's rights organisations operating in 52 crisis-affected countries. It said 84% of the groups surveyed reported higher demand for their... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 11:03 LONDON
Turkey's NATO summit revolver gifts trigger customs and security checks as leaders take delivery
Security and customs officials are continuing to deal with the fallout from Turkey's unusual summit gifts to NATO leaders, after boxes containing engraved revolvers and live ammunition were handed out in Ankara. The gifts were presented after the two-day gathering hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and several delegations were left working out how to clear and store them safely. The episode has drawn attention because the items included functioning weapons rather than symbolic souvenirs.According to the supplied report, each box contained a vintage-style revolver, six live rounds and a cleaning kit, with the recipient's name engraved on the gun.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 09:02 LONDON
SK hynix launches huge US listing amid AI boom
South Korean chip maker SK hynix has set pricing for a major US listing, aiming to raise $26.5bn as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure continues to drive investor interest in semiconductor companies. The offering is expected to be one of the largest stock sales ever completed on US markets. The company plans to list American depositary shares on Nasdaq later on Friday.SK hynix said the deal involves 177.9 million depositary shares, with each ADS representing one-tenth of a regular share, priced at $149.00 per ADS. The listing has been more than seven times oversubscribed, according to US media reports cited... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 06:30 LONDON
H5 bird flu detected in Australian seabird for first time, with surveillance stepped up
Australia has confirmed the H5 bird flu strain in a greater crested tern found dead in Robe, South Australia, marking the first detection of the virus in a local Australian seabird. The finding was announced on Friday by federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins and comes as authorities continue to monitor wildlife along the country's southern coastline. Officials said South Australia is now leading extra surveillance in the area to check whether the virus has spread further in local bird populations.Collins said the discovery was concerning but not unexpected, and described it as another sign that Australia's biosecurity system is working.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 04:00 LONDON
China expands anti-sanctions toolkit, raising risks for foreign firms
China has expanded its ability to respond to foreign sanctions and export controls with a series of new and draft measures that could affect multinational companies operating across Chinese, US and European rules. Since March, Beijing has passed two regulations that broaden its powers to retaliate against foreign entities it says threaten supply-chain security or apply sanctions with improper extraterritorial reach. A third draft law would go further by allowing prosecutors to bring cases against foreign organisations and individuals whose actions are said to harm China's national interests or social public interest.The latest measures were described as part of a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 01:32 LONDON
India and Australia sign defence, maritime and trade pacts amid wider strategic push
India and Australia have signed a package of agreements covering defence, maritime security, energy, education, science and critical minerals, marking a broader deepening of ties between the two countries. The deals were announced during talks in Melbourne between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. They come alongside steps to operationalise the 2014 civil nuclear agreement, which is intended to secure a stable corridor for uranium supplies to India for peaceful purposes.Modi said the two countries would work together to strengthen peace, stability, freedom of navigation and a rules-based order across the Indo-Pacific. Albanese said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 01:05 LONDON
Explosions reported in Iran near Bushehr and Konarak as US military denies involvement
Iranian media reported loud explosions in several locations in southern Iran late on Thursday, including areas around Bushehr, Choghadak and the coastal city of Konarak. The reports came amid continuing exchanges between Iran, the United States and Israel, with officials in Washington denying any recent US strikes. Local officials in Bushehr said one blast in the city was caused by air defence systems, while another strike hit a military headquarters on the outskirts of the city.According to the supplied report, the United States Central Command said the US military had not carried out any strikes in Iran in the past... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 22:30 LONDON
Ebola deaths in Democratic Republic of the Congo reach 600 as outbreak is described as fastest-growing ever
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say the country's Ebola outbreak has become the fastest-growing ever recorded, as confirmed deaths reached 600 and cases rose to 1,759. The latest figures, issued by the UN health agency and cited by African public health officials, show the outbreak continuing to expand since it was declared in mid-May. Officials say the virus is still outpacing the emergency response, with cases estimated to be doubling about every 28 days.Wessam Mankoula, who heads emergency preparedness and response at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, said the outbreak was the fastest-growing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 20:29 LONDON
Palestinian president sets legislative elections for November 28 amid pressure for reform
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree setting legislative elections for 28 November across the Palestinian Territories. The vote is intended to cover Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem, and would be the first Palestinian legislative election in 20 years if it goes ahead. The announcement adds a new step to a long-delayed political process that has been repeatedly disrupted by division, conflict and unresolved voting arrangements.The decree was issued on Thursday, according to the supplied report, as Abbas and the Palestinian leadership face mounting international pressure to demonstrate legitimacy and reform. The report says the move follows... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 18:59 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 LONDON
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan
The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
The Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 LONDON
