Brent crude tops $100 as US and Iran intensify tanker strikes and missile attacks
Brent crude has risen above $100 a barrel as the confrontation between the United States and Iran intensified overnight, with direct strikes on Iranian oil tankers followed by missile attacks on US forces in Jordan. The benchmark contract reached $100.19, its highest level since 24 July, as investors reacted to the risk of wider disruption across the Middle East. The move came alongside pressure on global stocks, with traders weighing the possibility of further attacks on shipping and energy infrastructure.According to the supplied material, US forces attacked five Iranian crude oil carriers overnight after accusing Tehran of repeated missile launches... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 13:59 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Iran strikes, Ukraine toll rises, and Israel escalates row with UK
Iran said its Revolutionary Guard fired ballistic missiles at a base in Jordan used by the US military and also attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz, sharply widening tensions after a fresh round of regional confrontation. 🔗In Ukraine, a Russian drone strike killed two civilians and injured three others at the Starokozache border crossing in Odesa region, while overnight attacks continued across the south. 🔗Kyiv has also come under a sustained Russian air campaign for 10 consecutive days, with the supplied material saying at least 53 people have been killed as talks resume. 🔗Diplomatically, Ireland's foreign minister Helen McEntee... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 09 Sep 2026 12:23 LONDON
McEntee to visit Estonia for talks on Ukraine, sanctions and security
Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence, Helen McEntee, is due to visit Tallinn for bilateral talks with Estonia's foreign affairs minister, Margus Tsahkna, and a senior official from the country's defence ministry. The discussions are set to focus on EU support for Ukraine, further sanctions against Russia, and wider defence and security issues. McEntee is also expected to travel on to Riga later in the day for a meeting with Latvia's foreign minister, Baiba Braže.According to the confirmed details, the Tallinn meeting will also cover European competitiveness, which is a priority for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 11:03 LONDON
Russian air campaign on Kyiv kills at least 53 as talks resume
A Russian air campaign has battered Kyiv for 10 consecutive days, killing at least 53 people, according to the supplied material. The strikes are part of a wider pattern of attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine that have continued through the war. The latest reporting also says Russia and Ukraine paused strikes on each other's capitals over the weekend to allow United States envoys to travel to Moscow and Kyiv.The visit was made by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who made their first trip to Kyiv since the war began, as Washington tried to revive talks that have been stalled... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 10:00 LONDON
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Israel orders UK consulate in East Jerusalem to close within 30 days
Israel has told the United Kingdom to close its consulate in East Jerusalem within 30 days, according to two Israeli officials and two sources familiar with the matter. The move is part of a wider set of retaliatory measures announced after the UK, France and Canada said they would impose sanctions linked to Israeli settlements. British diplomats working at the consulate will also lose their diplomatic status in 30 days, the sources said.The same reporting says UK officials assigned to a US-led Gaza coordination mission in Israel, along with British diplomats based in Ramallah, have been told to leave within... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 09:31 LONDON
Deadly drone strike at Ukraine-Moldova border crossing as overnight attacks continue
A Russian drone strike has killed two civilians and injured three others at the Starokozache border crossing in Ukraine's Odesa region, according to regional officials. The attack caused a fire and temporarily halted passenger and vehicle traffic at the crossing, which lies on Ukraine's southern border with Moldova. Ukrainian authorities said the strike hit a civilian border point, adding to a night of wider drone attacks across the country.Oleh Kiper, the governor of Odesa region, said the deaths and injuries occurred near the crossing on Wednesday. Emergency services were also called to Kyiv after overnight strikes caused fires, though officials... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 09:29 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US and Iran trade maritime blows as West Bank sanctions and trade tensions widen
US forces struck five Iranian tankers, sinking one, after Tehran twice targeted an American warship, in the latest sharp escalation in Gulf waters. The exchanges have raised fears of a wider confrontation at sea as tensions between Washington and Tehran intensify. 🔗Iran backed Houthi forces in Yemen also launched strikes on four cities in southern Saudi Arabia, while reports said they attacked Saudi energy facilities, helping push oil to a six week high. President Donald Trump separately said oil would fall as the United States wins its conflict with Iran and denies Tehran a nuclear weapon. 🔗 🔗 🔗Washington has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 09 Sep 2026 08:37 LONDON
Iran says it launched missiles at US-used base in Jordan and attacked ships near Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it fired ballistic missiles at a base in Jordan used by the US military and attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz, in a sharp escalation of the six-month-old war. Jordan said its air defence systems intercepted 18 missiles, with two falling in unpopulated areas. The reported attacks came after the US military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to earlier strikes on its warships.According to the supplied material, Iran said it targeted 10 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including two US vessels, while the US said the tankers it struck were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 08:29 LONDON
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Europe opens higher as oil spikes, sterling and euro firm, and DAX leads early gains
Executive summary: European markets opened firmer, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all in positive territory. Brent crude jumped more than 4%, while gold slipped and the dollar weakened against both the euro and sterling. The move set a risk-on tone for equities, especially in Germany, even as higher energy costs and mixed commodity signals kept the backdrop uneven. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 09 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo close: Nikkei extends gains as Kospi surges, oil jumps and gold slips in a risk-on Asia session
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp split across assets. South Korea’s Kospi delivered the standout move, while the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei 225 ETF also advanced. Oil rallied, the yen weakened against the dollar, and gold eased, pointing to a market backdrop shaped by higher energy prices, currency moves and a stronger bid for selected equities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 09 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Indonesia airports reopen as ash from Anak Krakatau eruption spreads across Java and Sumatra
Indonesia has reopened Jakarta's main international airport and four other airports after ash from Mount Anak Krakatau spread across parts of Java and Sumatra. The eruption disrupted air travel, affected nearby communities and prompted temporary closures as winds carried ash into busy flight corridors. Authorities said the volcano remains active, with smaller eruptions continuing after a 25-hour continuous eruption ended.Indonesia's Geological Agency said the likelihood of further eruptions remains high, and a three-kilometre exclusion zone is still in place around the volcano. InJourney Airports said more than 340,000 travellers and nearly 3,000 flights were affected by cancellations and delays. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 07:02 LONDON
US imposes import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods as trade dispute deepens
The United States has ordered an import ban on Canadian products including alcoholic spirits, dairy goods and motorbikes, in a sharp new escalation of the trade dispute between the two countries. The move was announced in a series of executive orders on Tuesday and is due to take effect on 29 September. It comes as Canadian retaliatory tariffs on American goods begin to bite, extending a confrontation that has already disrupted one of the world's largest trading relationships.US President Donald Trump said Canada was "discriminating in fact against the commerce of the United States" as he set out the ban.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 04:31 LONDON
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Trump cheers German populists, signals sympathy for anti-immigration politics in Europe
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: The Populist Party in Germany just had a really big night. They finally got tired of the absolutely horrible Immigration rules and regulations which have hurt Germany so badly. THEY ARE ON THE RISE, and not going to take it anymore! - "The Republican National Convention, tomorrow night in Dallas, is really "HOT!" The American Airlines Center, home to the Dallas Mavericks, is totally sold out! Everybody wants to be there, but we're really asking only those Candidates that are in tight Races, a little up, a... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 03:30 LONDON
US expands sanctions on Iran's aviation sector under Operation Economic Outcast
The United States has announced a new package of sanctions targeting Iran's aviation sector, in a move aimed at increasing economic pressure on Tehran. The Treasury Department said on Tuesday that 36 Iran-related sanctions were imposed on commercial and private airlines, as well as on aviation firms and service providers. The measures are part of an effort described by Washington as Operation Economic Outcast.The latest action expands existing sanctions on the privately owned airline Mahan Air and extends pressure to other Iran-based aviation companies. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration had promised severe consequences for those providing financial support... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 01:30 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific open mixed as Nikkei jumps, Kospi surges, and yen strength reshapes the risk backdrop
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened with a sharp split, led by a powerful rally in Seoul and a solid advance in Tokyo, while Australia slipped and Hong Kong was little changed. The move came alongside a stronger yen, firmer oil and metals, and a softer USD/CNY, a combination that points to shifting cross-asset pressure at the start of the session. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 09 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
Trump Says Oil Will Fall as the U.S. Wins Its Conflict With Iran and Denies Iran a Nuclear Weapon
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Everyone knows that Canada doesn't let our Great Dairy Farmers sell into the Canadian Market, and that the only reason Canada makes Autos is because of previous disastrous Trade Agreements while other Presidents were in Office. Canada has been ripping us off for years, but what many do not realize is that the Canadian Government, including Canadian Provinces, have banned American Small Businesses and Companies from selling into their Government Procurement Markets. This is the case even though Canada gets broad access into the massive American... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 21:30 LONDON
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Trump and Putin hold frank phone call as US renews Ukraine peace efforts
The White House has renewed efforts to broker a deal on Ukraine after Donald Trump spoke by phone with Vladimir Putin, according to the supplied material. The call was described by a Kremlin adviser as "constructive and quite frank" and lasted about an hour. It came just days after US envoys held separate meetings in Russia and Ukraine on a proposal to end the war.Yury Ushakov, Putin's foreign affairs adviser, said the two leaders exchanged views on the outcome of the visits by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. He said Putin discussed Russia's battlefield goals and gave what he described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 20:02 LONDON
Ukraine prosecutor general resigns after anti-corruption raid on office
Ruslan Kravchenko has resigned as Ukraine's prosecutor general after anti-corruption investigators raided his office in a case linked to alleged money laundering and illegal call centres. The resignation came on Monday after investigators used ladders to enter the office during a search connected to the wider probe. The case has become a fresh political problem for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who spoke separately with Kravchenko and the heads of the two anti-corruption agencies involved.According to the supplied material, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office say they uncovered a sprawling criminal scheme involving government officials. They allege that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 19:03 LONDON
Netanyahu faces pressure as report says UAE warned him before 7 October attacks
A report in an Israeli newspaper has intensified scrutiny of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after it claimed the United Arab Emirates warned him that Hamas was preparing a major attack days before 7 October 2023. The allegation has added a new layer to the political fallout from the assault, which remains central to Israel's domestic debate nearly three years later. Netanyahu's office has rejected the report, calling it "an absolute lie".The report said UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke with Netanyahu for about 45 minutes at the end of September 2023, roughly 10 days before the Hamas attack.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 18:32 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East tensions deepen as Gaza, Iran and Ukraine drive global headlines
Israel and the wider Middle East dominated the day, with ministers in Jerusalem advancing proposals for removing Palestinians from Gaza even as the United States rejected forced transfer, and the UN warned that clearing Gaza rubble on a large scale could destroy evidence linked to alleged war crimes and genocide related crimes. 🔗 🔗Fighting also intensified elsewhere in the region, with Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killing 13 people, including women and children, in one of the deadliest attacks there since the ceasefire period began. 🔗 In the occupied West Bank, Israeli raids killed a 29 year old Palestinian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Sep 2026 18:23 LONDON
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UK rejects renewed Argentine pressure over Malvinas sovereignty
A British minister has said there is "no doubt" about British sovereignty over the Malvinas, after Argentina stepped up its claims to the South Atlantic islands. The statement came as the dispute again moved into the diplomatic spotlight, with Buenos Aires threatening sanctions against oil companies operating in the area. The row also follows renewed political signalling from both sides over the islands, which the UK administers and Argentina claims as its own.The minister, a member of the UK foreign ministry and parliament, said the British position was clear and that the United States also understood London's stance. She said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 17:37 LONDON
Maldives presses UK to reopen Chagos sovereignty talks
The Maldives has asked the United Kingdom to reopen talks over the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, arguing that the archipelago should not be handed to Mauritius. In a letter to UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, President Mohamed Muizzu said the Maldives wanted meaningful dialogue on the issue. The request adds a new claimant's voice to a long-running dispute centred on the strategically important islands in the Indian Ocean.According to a statement from the Maldivian presidential office, Muizzu said he was deeply disappointed that the UK had not consulted the Maldives before agreeing to transfer sovereignty to Mauritius. He urged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 17:33 LONDON
Europe closes higher as metals surge, Brent nears $100 and yen weakness unwinds
Executive summary: European equities finished modestly higher, with the FTSE 100, DAX and CAC 40 all in the green as commodities led the day. Platinum, silver and gold posted strong gains, Brent crude moved closer to $100 a barrel, and USD/JPY fell sharply, pointing to a broad shift in cross-asset positioning. The move was not a broad risk rally, however, because gains in stocks were relatively contained and natural gas weakened. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
EU condemns Serbian officials for attending Ratko Mladic funeral as accession tensions rise
European Union leaders have condemned the attendance of senior Serbian officials at the funeral of Ratko Mladic, saying the images from the ceremony were shocking and incompatible with Serbia's path towards membership. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa issued identical statements on Tuesday after the previous day's commemoration in Serbia. They said the presence of official figures at the funeral was deeply regrettable and showed a failure to confront a dark chapter in Europe's recent history.The criticism followed reports that Serbia's justice minister had initially announced military and state honours for Mladic before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 16:39 LONDON
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President Stubb meets Finnish parliamentary party chairs in Mäntyniemi
Finnish President Alexander Stubb met with the chairs and vice chairs of the parties represented in the Finnish Parliament on Tuesday 8 September 2026. The meeting took place at the President's residence in Mäntyniemi. According to the Presidential Office, the discussion focused on the situation in Ukraine and other current foreign and security policy issues. The source does not provide any further decisions, statements, or outcomes from the meeting. Those present included Petteri Orpo of the National Coalition Party, Riikka Purra of the Finns Party, Antti Lindtman of the Finnish Social Democratic Party, Antti Kaikkonen of the Centre Party of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 16:31 LONDON
Saudi Arabia and Houthis exchange strikes after attacks on oil sites and southern cities
Saudi Arabia has carried out retaliatory strikes after Houthi drones and missiles hit energy facilities and other civilian infrastructure in the kingdom's south. The exchange marks a sharp escalation in the conflict, with attacks reported in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran. Saudi authorities said the Houthi strikes caused fires at several locations and led to temporary shutdowns in some operations.Officials said 73 people were injured, including women and children, after what they described as dozens of drones and missiles were launched across the border. The Saudi-led coalition said it would respond to what it called a dangerous escalation, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 16:29 LONDON
Wall Street opens mixed as chips, energy and metals firm, while bitcoin and defense stocks lag
Executive summary: US equities opened with a split tone, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slightly higher, the Dow lower, and small caps modestly ahead. The strongest moves were outside the main indexes, led by a sharp jump in platinum, gains in silver, gold, WTI crude and chip stocks, while bitcoin, defense shares and the dollar-yen pair moved lower. The pattern points to a market still balancing growth optimism, commodity strength and a notable shift in FX and rate-sensitive positioning. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
ADGM reports 54% AUM growth and nearly 14,000 active licences in H1 2026
Abu Dhabi Global Market reported strong first-half 2026 growth, saying assets under management rose 54% year on year and its workforce reached 49,027 professionals. The international financial centre said active licences climbed to 13,974, reflecting sustained demand from companies seeking to establish operations within its jurisdiction. The report described the figures as evidence of continued expansion in capital, business activity and talent across ADGM. It said global institutions are increasingly structuring, deploying and managing investment through Abu Dhabi, and said the performance reinforces the emirate's position as a leading global financial hub in the MEASA region. ADGM Chairman Ahmed Jasim... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 14:31 LONDON
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Argentina moves to file criminal complaint over Falklands oil operations
Argentina has said it will file criminal charges against Navitas Petroleum and several related executives over hydrocarbon activity near the Falkland Islands. The move is the latest legal step in a long-running sovereignty dispute with the United Kingdom over the South Atlantic territory, which Argentina calls the Malvinas. According to the Argentine presidency, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno will submit the complaint.The case is expected to target Navitas Petroleum Development & Production Ltd, Navitas Petroleum Atlantic United, Navitas Petroleum LP, JHI Associates Inc and Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas Ltd. Argentina says the companies are operating under licences issued by what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 14:07 LONDON
MSF warns Sudan's healthcare system is near collapse amid aid cuts and war
Doctors Without Borders has warned that Sudan's healthcare system is nearing collapse as international aid funding falls and the war continues to drive violence and displacement. The medical charity said more than a third of the country's health facilities are now out of service, leaving patients with fewer places to turn for treatment. It said the strain is worsening across a country already facing a severe humanitarian emergency.The organisation said about 37% of Sudan's health facilities are nonoperational and that the United Nations response plan for the country is only 41% funded. It also said patients are being pushed toward... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 14:05 LONDON
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UK to mobilise veterans in major war-readiness exercise next year
The UK plans to call up some veterans as part of a major exercise next year designed to test the country's resilience in the event of war. The drill will examine how the Ministry of Defence would react on a scale not seen for a very long time, according to armed forces minister Louise Sandher-Jones. It will involve an unspecified number of people from the British military's strategic reserve.Sandher-Jones told the House of Lords national resilience committee that the exercise in 2027 will go through measures to call out, use and equip retired troops at scale if needed. She said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 13:09 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Brisbane flood barrier unveiled as Ukraine aid, Middle East tensions and Asia moves dominate
Engineers in Brisbane have unveiled an 80 tonne mechanical flood barrier to protect Albert Street Station, part of the Cross River Rail underground network, as the city prepares for future flood risk. 🔗In Ukraine, prosecutor general Ruslan Kravchenko has resigned after anti graft officers searched his offices as part of a corruption investigation, even as renewed Russian strikes hit Kyiv. 🔗 The United Kingdom has also pledged £100m in military equipment, including Patriot missiles and other air defence support, to help Ukraine through the winter. 🔗In the Middle East, Benjamin Netanyahu has denied a report that the United Arab Emirates... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Sep 2026 12:26 LONDON
Kenya offers temporary amnesty after Burundians rush to embassy in Nairobi
Kenya has announced a temporary amnesty for undocumented East African migrants after hundreds of Burundians gathered at their embassy in Nairobi seeking travel documents to return home. The move came after President William Ruto's government ordered authorities to close small businesses run by foreigners without work permits, a directive that took effect on Monday. The policy has triggered concern among migrant communities in the capital and prompted a formal response from the Kenyan government.According to the supplied report, the government spokesman urged undocumented nationals from other East African countries to register at their embassies. The statement said that during the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 11:33 LONDON
Iran warns South Korea over possible role in Strait of Hormuz blockade
Iran has warned South Korea of what it called serious consequences if Seoul interferes in military operations linked to the Strait of Hormuz. The warning comes amid reports that South Korea may contribute to a US naval blockade of the waterway, a critical passage for global energy shipments. Tehran said any military presence or participation by another country in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz would be treated as direct support for what it described as an aggressor.The comments were made by Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei in a statement posted on X on Monday. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 11:30 LONDON
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Indonesia airports reopen as volcanic ash disruption eases after Anak Krakatau eruptions
Indonesia has reopened its main airport in Jakarta and four other airports after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau forced closures and disrupted air travel across the country. The airports resumed operations on Tuesday after authorities cleared ash from critical infrastructure, but officials said the return to normal schedules would take time. The disruption affected more than 340,000 travellers and about 2,900 flights.Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said inspections were still needed before aircraft could fully return to service. He said the first departing aircraft was a cargo plane and asked passengers for patience while airworthiness checks continued. At Soekarno-Hatta International... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 10:04 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Kyiv hit again as Gaza, Iran and trade tensions deepen across several fronts
Russia resumed missile and drone strikes on Kyiv after a pause in attacks expired, and officials said at least two people were killed and seven others wounded in the latest assault on the Ukrainian capital. 🔗In Ukraine, the chief prosecutor Ruslan Kravchenko resigned after anti corruption investigators searched his offices over allegations linked to illegal call centre activity, adding a domestic political scandal to the war pressure. 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli ministers have publicly advanced proposals for removing Palestinians from Gaza, even as the United States rejected forced transfer, sharpening debate over the territory’s future. 🔗 The United Nations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Sep 2026 08:40 LONDON
Australia steps up billboard campaign in Solomon Islands amid China contest
Australia has expanded a visible billboard campaign across Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands, as part of its effort to reinforce its role in the Pacific nation while China's influence remains a central issue in the relationship. About a dozen large Australian government billboards are now positioned in prominent places along the city's main road. The signs promote Australia in English and Solomon Islands Pijin, presenting Canberra as a long-term supporter and security partner.The billboards include messages such as "We've been supporting you for a long time" and "Your number one security partner." Another advert refers to the "Australia-Solomon Islands... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 08:32 LONDON
European markets open firmer as metals surge, Brent tops $98 and yen strength ripples through FX
Executive summary: European equities opened modestly higher, with the FTSE 100, CAC 40, DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 all in the green. The biggest moves in the early session came from commodities, where gold, silver, platinum and palladium all advanced sharply, while Brent crude pushed back above $98 a barrel. In FX, USD/JPY fell steeply, pointing to a stronger yen and a softer dollar backdrop that may be influencing risk appetite and commodity pricing. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo closes higher as yen surge, oil spike and metals rally reshape Asia-Pacific trading
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended with a split tone, as the Nikkei 225 and Kospi advanced while Australia’s ASX 200 fell. The biggest cross-asset move was in FX, where USD/JPY dropped sharply to 153.742, alongside strong gains in gold, silver, platinum, palladium and WTI crude. The move set points to a market still reacting to shifting rate expectations, a stronger yen and firmer commodity prices. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Israeli ministers advance Gaza displacement proposals as US rejects forced transfer
Israeli ministers have publicly advanced proposals for removing Palestinians from Gaza, sharpening debate over the future of the territory as the war continues. Defence Minister Israel Katz said at a conference that removing Palestinians from Gaza is "the only solution", and said Israel is prepared to do it "by sea, by air and by every way possible". National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir also unveiled a seven-year plan called "Disengagement 710" and floated the creation of a Migration Ministry if he is re-elected.The remarks were reported on 8 September and were presented alongside continuing violence in Gaza. According to the supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 07:00 LONDON
Australia High Court hears challenge to ban on White Australia party
Lawyers for Australia's outlawed White Australia party have begun a High Court challenge to the legality of the ban, arguing that the law is unconstitutional and authoritarian in nature. The case is being heard over two days this week in Canberra. It centres on whether the federal government had the power to list the group as a prohibited hate organisation.The party was formerly known as the National Socialist Network. It was designated an illegal hate group in May after the Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation passed on a recommendation to home affairs minister Tony Burke. Under the listing, supporting, funding,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 06:32 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Surges, Yen Strength and Metals Lead Asia-Pacific Moves
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading opened with a clear risk-on tone in Japan, where the Nikkei 225 jumped +3.2% and the Nikkei 225 ETF rose +3.3%. The move came alongside a sharp drop in USD/JPY to 153.726, a stronger yen signal that is likely feeding sector rotation across exporters, while precious metals extended a powerful rally, led by palladium and platinum. Outside Japan, the ASX 200 and Hang Seng were modestly lower, showing the region was not moving in lockstep. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning's Regular Press Conference on September 7, 2026
CGTN: We noted that a delegation from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) visited China and inspected facilities for the disposal of Japan's abandoned chemical weapons (ACWs). Could you please provide more information on the visit? Mao Ning: From August 31 to September 5, the Director-General of the OPCW, the Chairperson of the Executive Council, as well as permanent representatives and senior diplomats from 12 countries to the OPCW, visited China upon invitation. During the visit, they travelled to Hunchun, Dunhua and Haerbaling in Jilin Province to inspect the excavation, recovery and destruction of Japan's ACWs. The... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 00:30 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill 13 in southern Lebanon as ceasefire tensions rise
Lebanese health officials say Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon have killed 13 people, including women and children, in one of the deadliest attacks in the area in recent weeks. One overnight strike hit a building in the town of Kfar Rumman, while another attack in the same town killed a rescuer and wounded another. A separate strike later hit Rihan, and a further attack wounded nine people in Nabatieh, according to the health ministry.The ministry said 11 people were killed in the Kfar Rumman building strike, including two children and four women. It also said a rescuer was killed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 22:59 LONDON
Trump says oil will fall if the U.S. wins war with Iran and Iran never gets a nuclear weapon
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Oil prices will drop precipitously, like everything else is dropping (but more!), when we WIN the war with Iran. Three Dollars a gallon, but ultimately, below Two Dollars a gallon. It will all happen quickly, and Iran will never have a Nuclear Weapon. - "Christopher Columbus proudly stands at the entrance to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, directly adjacent to the White House, one of the most important Entrances to a Building in D. I did this in Honor of the Italian American Community, Industrious, brilliant,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 22:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as megacap tech and chips lead, while the Dow slips and safe havens firm
Executive summary: US stocks finished mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite edging higher while the Dow Jones slipped. The strongest moves came from Meta and Nvidia, which surged alongside a broader bid for AI and chip names. Gold, silver, palladium and platinum also advanced, while the yen strengthened sharply against the dollar. The session pointed to a market still balancing growth optimism in technology against caution in cyclicals, defense and crypto. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran nuclear standoff deepens as Yemen, Indonesia and Ukraine tensions persist
Iran has escalated its dispute with the UN nuclear watchdog by blocking IAEA inspectors, after the agency said Tehran had not provided information on declared nuclear materials or facilities as talks over the Hormuz issue neared completion. 🔗In the Middle East, Yemen’s internationally recognised government said it launched air strikes on Houthi positions across several provinces, while the group continued to claim drone activity. Separately, aid concerns deepened as vaccine shortages in Houthi held areas left about five million children without routine immunisations. 🔗 🔗Violence also flared in the occupied West Bank, where a Palestinian man was killed by Israeli... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Sep 2026 18:25 LONDON
Russia orders German consulate in Saint Petersburg to close after Berlin retaliation
Russia has ordered Germany's consulate in Saint Petersburg to close, escalating a diplomatic dispute that has intensified over accusations of sabotage and drone activity in Germany. The move comes after Berlin closed the Russian consulate in Bonn and a Russian cultural centre in Berlin. Russia said the German consulate in its second-largest city must stop operating by 18 September.The Russian foreign ministry said the closure was a response to what it described as a German provocation, and it also confirmed that Goethe-Institut cultural centres in Russia must end their activities. Staff at those centres have been told to leave the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 17:31 LONDON
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Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across the Tumen River, amid Ukrainian concerns
The first road bridge between Russia and North Korea has been officially opened across the Tumen River, adding a new land link between the two countries. The crossing connects Russia's far eastern border area with North Korea and was marked by a ceremony on Monday. Officials on both sides presented it as a step that could expand transport and trade.Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin took part by video link, alongside North Korea's Premier Pak Thae Song. According to the Russian government, the bridge is designed to handle a projected rise in freight and passenger traffic, with up to 300 vehicles... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 16:02 LONDON
Trump signals midterm battle rhetoric and highlights Interior repairs at FDR Memorial
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Happy Labor Day to all, including the Radical Left Lunatics, Communists, and Dumocrats who will do anything possible to destroy our Country. These Deranged People, after fighting for 10 years, should finally acknowledge that your Favorite President (ME!), knows how to WIN! They should be exhausted by now but, sadly, they're not. They're going to give it one last shot at ruining America, but we're not going to let that happen. We're going to win the Midterms, BIG, and SAVE AMERICA!" - "From Greg Wischer at... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 16:00 LONDON
Kremlin leaves door open to renewed Russia-Ukraine-US peace talks
The Kremlin said on Monday that it does not rule out resuming peace negotiations with Ukraine and the United States, but added that it is still too early to set a date or venue. The comments came after a new round of shuttle diplomacy involving US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who have held talks in Moscow and Kiev. The remarks underline that contacts remain active even as the war continues and no formal breakthrough has been announced.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump was also not excluded.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 14:00 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Mourning in Nepal as Israel, Ukraine and Europe face fresh tensions
Nepal marked a national day of mourning after last month’s catastrophic floods, as the death toll rose above 1,380 and search teams continued to look for people still missing. The disaster has left widespread devastation across the country and remains one of the deadliest natural emergencies in recent Nepali history. 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least nine people in a village, including a child, a woman and a paramedic, as ceasefire tensions rose again. Separately, a Palestinian man was killed by Israeli forces after a 19 year old settler was critically injured in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Sep 2026 12:23 LONDON
President Stubb to attend International Space Summit in Paris
President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb will attend the International Space Summit in Paris on Thursday 10 September 2026. He will deliver Finland's national statement at the event, which is being held in this format for the first time. The summit is designed to promote international dialogue and cooperation in the space sector. Its main themes are space security, the space economy, sustainable space governance, and the promotion of scientific research and skills development. According to the presidential office, the summit will bring together 120 foreign delegations at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. Participants will also... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US Iran tensions deepen as Germany swings right and China boosts banks
The biggest geopolitical story was the worsening US Iran confrontation, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright saying there may not be a nuclear agreement as Washington and Tehran continue exchanging attacks. The comments underline fading hopes for a deal while the military and diplomatic standoff intensifies. 🔗In the Middle East, Israel ordered residents in a zone of Deir Zahrani in southern Lebanon to evacuate ahead of strikes it said were aimed at a Hezbollah target. The warning came as cross border pressure remained high and the risk of wider escalation stayed in focus. 🔗Ukraine said US envoys had brought new proposals... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Sep 2026 08:36 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as metals surge, Brent firms and the yen strengthens against the dollar
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 edged higher while the DAX and CAC 40 slipped. The standout move was in precious metals, where palladium, platinum, silver and gold all posted strong gains, alongside firmer Brent crude and natural gas. In FX, the dollar weakened sharply against the yen, while EUR/USD was little changed and sterling softened modestly. The pattern points to a market leaning toward defensive assets and energy, even as major European equity benchmarks remain close to record or elevated levels. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
New videos in 9/11 lawsuit show Omar al-Bayoumi with Saudi officials and Anwar al-Awlaki
Newly obtained video footage has added fresh detail to a long-running lawsuit brought by families of victims of the 11 September 2001 attacks against Saudi Arabia. The material shows Omar al-Bayoumi, the man at the centre of the case, with Saudi government officials and in the company of Anwar al-Awlaki, who later became a senior figure in al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. The footage had not been shown publicly before and was reportedly already in FBI possession within days of the attacks.The videos are being cited in the families' $1 trillion lawsuit, which alleges that Saudi Arabia was complicit in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
UN warns wildfires and heatwaves are worsening global air quality
The World Meteorological Organisation has warned that wildfires and heatwaves are threatening global efforts to improve air quality and protect human health. In a bulletin published on Monday, the UN weather and climate agency said increasingly severe fires are raising exposure to toxic PM2.5 pollution. It said the trend risks undermining progress made in some regions to cut industrial and transport emissions.The agency linked the problem to climate change, saying scientists have associated it with more frequent and more intense heatwaves and wildfires. In its statement, the WMO said extreme wildfires are increasing and are causing major health consequences because... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 05:35 LONDON
North Korea deploys warship at Wonsan amid nuclear-response rhetoric
North Korea has formally deployed a warship at Wonsan Port in Kangwon Province, with leader Kim Jong Un attending the commissioning ceremony and describing the vessel as part of the country's nuclear response system. The destroyer, named Kang Kon, was presented on Sunday as a symbol of North Korea's determination to strengthen its naval forces. Kim said the ship could deliver what he called "annihilating retaliatory strikes on an enemy," according to state media.The ceremony took place at the eastern port city of Wonsan, where Kim said the warship represented North Korea's "self-respect and will" to defend its rights and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 02:00 LONDON
Russia escalates rhetoric after Germany blames Moscow for Leipzig Airport drone incident
Russia's foreign minister has sharply escalated the dispute over an alleged drone incident at Leipzig Airport, after Germany concluded that Moscow was responsible. Sergei Lavrov said the accusations were "the start of a real war," according to a report cited on Sunday. His comments came after Berlin said last week that it had reached a clear conclusion on responsibility for the incident.German officials have already responded with a package of security measures, including an anti-sabotage "cyberdome" and other steps aimed at strengthening protection against drone threats. The German government also ordered the closure of a Russian consulate and a Russian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Sep 2026 14:30 LONDON
Falklands row intensifies UK debate over defence spending target
A Labour chair of the House of Commons defence committee has said comments from Argentina over the Falkland Islands underline the need for the UK to commit to raising defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030. Tan Dhesi said the latest remarks from Argentine president Javier Milei made the case for faster investment in military capability. His intervention comes amid renewed uncertainty over the government's position on the target.Dhesi said the prime minister had appeared to reassure him during Prime Minister's Questions that the 2030 spending commitment would be met, before Downing Street later said there was no firm... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Sep 2026 07:32 LONDON
France rejects Niger accusation over alleged role in failed mutiny in Niamey
France has rejected Niger's accusation that Paris helped incite a failed mutiny involving attacks on a military airbase and the presidential palace in Niamey. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot described the claim as "pure fantasy" after Niger's ruling military council repeated its allegations a week after the unrest. The dispute adds to already strained relations between the two countries since Niger's 2023 coup.According to Niger's government, the operation was "instigated and sustained" by what it called a broad network led by the French government. Government spokesman Soumana Boubacar said in a statement read on television that "traitorous and renegade elements"... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 21:30 LONDON
Reform UK foreign donation row deepens as Farage says he was not listening
Nigel Farage has said he was "frankly not listening" during a conversation filmed undercover about what appeared to be a plan to channel foreign money to Reform UK. The remarks came as the party continued to face questions over a proposed donation from an American backer that investigators said could have been routed through his UK-based son. The latest comments add a new layer to a row that has already led to the removal of two senior party figures.Farage told the BBC that he was in the middle of canvassing in the Clacton by-election and was not acting as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 16:04 LONDON
Pentagon leak probe expands with polygraph tests for staff amid weapons stockpile inquiry
The Trump administration has expanded an internal leak investigation at the Pentagon, ordering dozens of officials to undergo polygraph tests amid reports about US weapons stockpiles. The inquiry centres on suspected disclosures of classified information about munitions levels, including long-range missiles and Patriot interceptors, after media reports in July said some supplies were running low. The tests have drawn in personnel from the Pentagon and the Joint Staff, with some Central Command officials also reported to have been questioned.About 50 military officers and civilian officials working on the Joint Staff were subjected to polygraph examinations in August, according to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 15:29 LONDON
Ratko Mladić commemoration opens in Belgrade as burial set without state honours
A commemoration for former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladić opened on Saturday at the House of the Serbian Army in Belgrade, as Serbia faces renewed scrutiny over how it is handling the death of the convicted war criminal. His remains were flown to Serbia from The Hague on a government plane on Thursday, before being taken under police escort through the capital. Serbian authorities have said the burial will take place without state or military honours and without serving officials in attendance.Mladić died last week while serving a life sentence for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity linked... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 13:30 LONDON
Drone incidents linked to Russia-Ukraine war spread across at least 20 European countries
Drone incidents linked to the Russia-Ukraine war have now been recorded in at least 20 European countries, according to the supplied report. The latest cases cited include a drone carrying explosives found at an airport in Germany and a major incident in Poland involving dozens of drones. The report says the pattern has widened beyond the front lines and into NATO airspace and critical infrastructure.The German case is described as the most recent episode, with the government accusing Russia after analysing the technology used in the device. In Poland, dozens of drones fell during a Russian air attack on neighbouring... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
Russia-backed forces help Niger regain control of strategic military base after mutiny
Russia-backed Africa Corps helped Nigerien loyalist forces regain control of Air Base 101 at Diori Hamani International Airport after mutinous soldiers seized the strategic site in the capital, Niamey, last Saturday. The fighting lasted through the night before the base was retaken, according to the supplied report. The episode is being seen as a significant test of the junta's reliance on Moscow for security support.The report says Africa Corps is directly under the control of Russia's defence ministry and provides combat support and military training. It is thought to have about 200 to 300 personnel in Niger. Russia's ambassador to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 05:34 LONDON
Malaysia extends haze emergency measures in Sarawak as schools close
Malaysia has expanded emergency measures in Serian Division in Sarawak after haze linked to wildfires in neighbouring Indonesia pushed air pollution to hazardous levels. The state of emergency was declared after the Air Pollutant Index in the area reached a level that authorities said warranted local emergency action. Officials said the order applies only to Serian Division, not the whole of Sarawak.Under the declaration, 647 schools in Serian will close from Monday until at least the end of next week. Government and private offices, plantations, construction sites and quarries are also covered by the restrictions, with only essential services allowed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 05:31 LONDON
Virgin Atlantic adds fuel surcharges as Middle East conflict pushes up jet fuel costs
Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson has linked rising flight prices to the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel, saying the war has driven up oil and jet fuel costs. He said there was no need for the war and described it as the result of foolish leaders starting conflicts. Virgin Atlantic has already responded by adding a fuel surcharge to ticket prices in May.The airline said the surcharge was necessary because of the level of fuel prices. Its chief executive, Corneel Koster, said it was absolutely required at current fuel costs and added that it was hard... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 02:32 LONDON
UN adopts resolution backing Equal Earth map to reflect Africa's true size
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to adopt a resolution promoting a new world map designed to show countries' true sizes more accurately. The measure, known as the "Correct the Map" resolution, was passed in New York on Friday and is aimed at encouraging use of the Equal Earth projection instead of the long-used Mercator map. Supporters say the change is intended to address a long-running distortion that has made Africa appear smaller than it is.The resolution passed by 164 votes to one, with six abstentions. It was sponsored by African states and the Bahamas, and Togo led the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 21:00 LONDON
Brazil Supreme Court split over allegations between justices Moraes and Mendonca
Brazil's Supreme Court is facing a new internal dispute after two of its justices accused each other of wrongdoing. The court is now weighing possible investigations into Justice Alexandre de Moraes and Justice Andre Mendonca, in a case that has intensified political tensions around the country's highest tribunal. The row is linked to allegations involving banker Daniel Vorcaro and to the wider fallout from the case against former President Jair Bolsonaro.Chief Justice Edson Fachin said on Friday that Brazil's attorney general would have five days to assess the allegations against Mendonca. The court is also expected to decide next week... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 20:32 LONDON
UK rejects Argentina's renewed Falklands claim as Milei threatens oil sanctions
British ministers have again rejected Argentina's renewed claim to the Falkland Islands after President Javier Milei said his country needed to take them back and threatened sanctions on oil companies operating there. The latest exchange has sharpened a long-running sovereignty dispute over the South Atlantic territory, with London insisting the islands remain British. It also follows comments by Donald Trump that suggested the United States might not help the UK in a future conflict over the islands.In a national address, Milei said the Falklands were Argentinian "historically and legally" and argued that the islanders did not have a legitimate right... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 19:29 LONDON
October 7 attack shapes Israel's election fight and blame battle
Three years after the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack, the assault remains central to Israeli politics as the country heads toward late-October elections. The episode, which killed 1,139 Israelis and led to about 250 people being taken captive, continues to shape public debate over security, accountability and leadership. The political fallout has intensified as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces renewed criticism over how his government handled warnings before the attack.The latest reporting says Netanyahu is under pressure for not establishing an independent inquiry into the failures surrounding October 7. Similar inquiries have already examined the conduct of the army and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 18:05 LONDON
Germany urges EU to tighten Russian tourist visas after sabotage fears
Germany is pressing its European partners to impose tighter limits on Russian citizens travelling on tourist visas, following a series of sabotage attacks that Berlin has blamed on Moscow. The call comes as German authorities investigate an alleged plot against Leipzig airport involving drones and explosives. Officials say the case has sharpened concerns about how people enter the Schengen area and how visa rules are being applied.The suspect under investigation is described as a Belarusian national who also holds a Russian passport. According to the information provided by German authorities, he is alleged to have entered the Schengen area on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 17:06 LONDON
US rejects Israeli calls to remove Palestinians from Gaza as dispute over ceasefire plan deepens
The United States has rejected any plan for the forced displacement, expulsion or mandatory transfer of Palestinians from Gaza, after comments by Israel's defence minister revived debate over the future of the territory's population. In a statement cited on Friday, the US State Department said Washington does not support such a proposal and pointed instead to the language of President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan. The exchange has exposed a public disagreement between Washington and Israeli officials over one of the most sensitive issues in the Gaza conflict.The State Department said Point 12 of the plan makes clear that no... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 17:03 LONDON
Europe faces suspected Russian sabotage campaign as Leipzig airport drone case deepens
Germany has said the drone incident at Leipzig airport was part of a wider pattern of Russian hybrid operations, adding to growing European concern about suspected sabotage linked to the war in Ukraine. The latest material describes a month of incidents that officials and investigators are treating as part of a broader campaign, with defence and military-related sites appearing to be the main targets. Some of the cases remain under investigation, but the pattern has prompted warnings that the activity may be intensifying.The Leipzig case began on 4 August, when the first drone was discovered at the airport. German officials... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 15:29 LONDON
China and the United States compete for Egypt AI data-centre contract amid Xi Jinping visit
Egypt is weighing competing offers for a new artificial intelligence data-centre project as China and the United States vie for influence in Cairo. The issue has emerged during Chinese President Xi Jinping's three-day visit to Egypt, which also marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The contract has become a focal point in a wider strategic contest, with the winner likely to gain both commercial and political leverage.According to the supplied material, Huawei has submitted a tender to build Egypt's AI data centres, while the United States is reportedly preparing a counteroffer. The Chinese company has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 14:35 LONDON
Tooro kingdom begins nine-day mourning period as King Oyo's body returns to Uganda
The body of Uganda's King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has been flown home and received at Entebbe airport, where mourners gathered to pay their respects. The Tooro kingdom has now begun a nine-day mourning period following his death in the United States last week. The traditional ruler, who was 34, will be buried next Saturday.A brief ceremony was held after the coffin arrived at the airport, with President Yoweri Museveni among those present. The body was then flown by military helicopter to Kyegegwa in western Uganda before being taken by road to the royal palace in Fort Portal.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 14:05 LONDON
South Korea weighs Hormuz contributions amid US pressure and maritime disruption
South Korea is considering possible contributions to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, after the presidential office said it was reviewing a range of assistance options. The statement came as the strategic waterway remains under strain from disruption to maritime traffic and continued pressure from the United States on allies to take part in efforts linked to Iran. Officials stressed that no decision has been made.The presidential office said on Friday that various forms of assistance were being examined, including military contributions described only in general terms. An unnamed official said Seoul would take into account domestic legal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 13:59 LONDON
Trump says he will ask Europeans to repay US aid for Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has said he will ask European countries to repay American aid given to Ukraine under the administration of his predecessor, Joe Biden. He made the remarks in a post on his Truth Social platform, saying the United States had given "hundreds of billions of dollars" to Ukraine and NATO "free of charge". He did not name which countries he believes should pay, but said the request would come "somewhat belatedly".Mr Trump has long argued that European allies should shoulder more of the cost of Western support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, which began more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 13:30 LONDON
Russian drones strike Coca-Cola plant near Kyiv as Zelensky calls it a signal to America
Russian Shahed drones struck a Coca-Cola plant in Brovary, east of Kyiv, in an attack that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described as a clear signal to the United States. The strike hit a facility operated by the soft drinks company less than 30 kilometres from the capital, adding to the continuing drone campaign around Kyiv. Officials said the plant was targeted during the latest wave of attacks on the region.Andy Hunder, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, said no staff were injured in the strike. He said the company was working with the relevant authorities to assess... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 08:59 LONDON
Argentina escalates Falklands dispute as Milei announces sanctions on oil firms
President Javier Milei has escalated Argentina's dispute with the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands by saying he will sign sanctions targeting oil companies operating off the islands. In a televised address on Thursday, he said "winds of change" were beginning to favour Argentina's claim to the territory, which Buenos Aires calls the Malvinas. He linked the move to remarks by Donald Trump that Milei said suggested Washington was reconsidering its historic neutral position.Milei said Trump had recently stated that the United States was re-evaluating its stance on the islands, and he described that as a development Argentina should not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 08:29 LONDON
Iran says it struck US bases in Kuwait and the UAE as probe continues into deadly wedding attack
Iran said on Thursday that it had hit United States military targets in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates with missiles and drones, widening the confrontation with Washington across the Gulf. The claims came as Kuwait said its air defences intercepted incoming projectiles, while the United Arab Emirates said it had not been struck. The latest exchange followed a deadly attack on a wedding in the coastal town of Kuhestak, which Iran has blamed on the United States.According to the supplied material, Kuwait's army said it intercepted a missile and a drone launched from Tehran, and described the attack as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
Pacific leaders criticise China over recent ICBM test amid forum split
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have criticised China over a recent intercontinental ballistic missile test, after weeks of internal disagreement over how strongly to respond. The issue was raised at the region's most significant annual diplomatic meeting, where leaders sought a common position on security concerns in the Pacific. The final wording said leaders registered concern about the test and called for transparency and reassurance from states carrying out such launches.Palau's President Surangel Samuel Whipps Jr, who chairs the forum, had pressed leaders to agree a joint statement during a retreat at his private residence in the north of Palau. After... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 22:41 LONDON
Tungatinah Power Station gutted by fire as investigators use drone to inspect damage
Authorities in Tasmania say the Tungatinah Power Station has been gutted by fire and remains too unsafe to enter. Investigators are using a drone to inspect the interior of the burnt-out hydroelectric facility in the Central Highlands. The Lyell Highway remains closed nearby while emergency crews and investigators continue their work.The Tasmania Fire Service said it is still trying to make the scene safe enough for investigators to gain access. Deputy Chief Officer Matt Lowe said the team is struggling to enter because of loose debris and windy conditions, and that it will likely take several days to examine the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 20:31 LONDON
Germany tests Israeli-made Lora missile in North Atlantic amid Russia tensions
Germany has successfully tested an Israeli-made ballistic missile in the North Atlantic, according to military and Nato officials. The test took place overnight and came as tensions with Moscow remained elevated. It followed Berlin's public accusation that Russia had attempted a drone attack near Leipzig/Halle Airport.The missile was identified as the Lora system, which is manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries and has a reported range of up to 500 km. German authorities said the test was successful, and Navy chief Jan Christian Kaack said the country's units could use the system effectively. He added that its potential range exceeded anything... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 20:29 LONDON
Syria begins destroying remnants of Assad-era chemical weapons programme
Syria has begun destroying remnants of the chemical weapons programme built under former President Bashar al-Assad, according to Syrian and United Nations officials. The work includes raw materials and munitions linked to the country's civil war-era chemical arsenal. Officials said the destruction is being carried out under international verification.At a briefing to the United Nations Security Council, the UN high representative for disarmament affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, said the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons had verified the destruction of chemical munitions in Syria for the first time since 2014. She said Syrian authorities located remnants of the programme in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 19:04 LONDON
Russian nuclear general shot in Saratov as investigation continues
A senior Russian military officer linked to long-range bomber forces has been shot and left in critical condition in the Saratov region, according to the supplied report. Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich was reportedly attacked outside his home in Saratov after a gunman on a motorcycle opened fire. He was hit in the face and chest and later flown to Moscow for treatment.The report says the shooting is being treated as a suspected assassination attempt, with Ukrainian reporting describing it as a targeted attack. It also says Varpakhovich is associated with Russia's 22nd Guards Heavy Bomber Aviation Division, a unit based... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 19:01 LONDON
Trump attacks reports of U.S. munitions shortages as Iran war enters seventh month
President Donald Trump has again rejected media reports that the United States is running low on offensive and defensive munitions as the war with Iran enters its seventh month. In a post on his Truth Social account, he said the military is producing munitions at "levels never seen before" and has "far more than we could ever use." He also described outlets reporting on the shortages as "treasonous scum" and accused them of failing to report accurately on the conflict. The latest comments follow similar remarks Trump made in August after reports that he had grown frustrated with Defence Secretary... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 18:59 LONDON
Two arrested after suspected arson at defence site in Bavaria
Police in Bavaria have arrested two people after an alleged arson attack at a construction site near the headquarters of German defence manufacturer Rohde & Schwarz in Munich. The incident is being treated as part of a wider series of suspected sabotage cases in Germany, although investigators have not publicly attributed this fire to any state actor. Officials said the fire caused no significant damage and no one was injured.The suspects were identified by police as a 28-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, both Bulgarian. They were arrested at a nearby petrol station after, police said, incendiary devices were thrown... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
Denmark says Russia is actively preparing sabotage against defence industry
Denmark's counterintelligence chief has said Russia is actively preparing sabotage operations against the country, with the defence industry singled out as a particular target. Emil Graesholm said the alleged effort includes attempts to recruit ordinary Danish citizens for tasks such as photographing sites and checking access and security conditions around facilities. His comments were reported on Thursday, 3 September, in remarks to a Danish newspaper.Graesholm said the methods described do not need to resemble scenes from a spy film. He said Russian security services are trying to use people who may not appear suspicious, rather than relying only on obvious... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 11:00 LONDON
Nicaragua votes to bar opposition parties and extend terms in first approval of constitutional reform
Nicaragua's National Assembly has voted to bar opposition parties from future elections and extend the terms of the president and other elected officials, in a move that deepens concern over the country's political direction. The vote took place during a special outdoor legislative session on Tuesday and was described by the United States as a further step away from democratic norms. The reform still needs a second approval before it can take effect, with the next vote scheduled for January 18.The measure would formally exclude from office any opposition figures deemed to have taken part in planning or carrying out... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 08:30 LONDON
China's support for Iran shows its limits as US pressure intensifies
China's backing for Iran is being tested as the United States steps up pressure on Tehran, according to analysts cited in the supplied material. Beijing remains one of Iran's most important economic partners, but the row says it is unlikely to go far beyond its existing trade links to shield Tehran from sanctions and military pressure. The issue has also been visible this week at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation gathering, where Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian were both present.The supplied analysis says China opposes the latest US pressure campaign, including sanctions and military attacks, but is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 08:02 LONDON
US and global energy firms expand Venezuela oil projects as Chris Wright oversees Caracas signing
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright oversaw the signing of a new package of oil and energy agreements in Caracas on Wednesday, adding fresh detail to the wider US-Venezuela arrangement announced days earlier. The deals involve Chevron, Italy's Eni and GE Vernova, and were presented at a ceremony in the Venezuelan capital alongside interim President Delcy Rodriguez. The agreements are separate from the broader oil arrangement that has already drawn scrutiny over the scale of US access to Venezuelan reserves.According to the supplied material, the new contracts are worth tens of billions of dollars and are aimed at expanding production, increasing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 05:59 LONDON
Two Palestinian teenagers killed in West Bank village raid as investigation continues
Two Palestinian teenagers were killed in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir near Ramallah during an incident involving Israeli settlers and army troops, according to local officials and the Palestinian health ministry. The victims were aged 16 and 19, and Palestinian news agency WAFA said they died in the village on Tuesday. The Israeli military said its forces had entered the area to provide security for police officers and an Israeli civilian seeking to retrieve livestock.In a statement, the military said troops fired on and struck what it described as "key instigators" after stones were thrown at the forces during... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 03:59 LONDON
Republican Senator Thom Tillis Urges Trump to Fire Defence Secretary Hegseth Amid War With Iran
United States Senator Thom Tillis has publicly called on President Donald Trump to remove Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of creating a leadership void at the Pentagon. The criticism comes as the US military is under strain from the ongoing war with Iran. Tillis made the appeal in a social media post on Wednesday, marking a sharp public break with a senior member of his own party.In his post, Tillis said he had seen "inept management" of service members and argued that Hegseth was "intimidated by competence". He said the defence secretary was retreating into culture-war politics instead of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 23:30 LONDON
Alleged Russian spies purportedly speak out in Queensland prison recordings
ABC Investigations says it has found audio published by a Kremlin-controlled television network that appears to capture Kira Korolev and her husband Igor speaking from prison about their arrest, their case and their views on Australian life. The recordings are said to feature a woman speaking in Russian and making remarks about having made a mistake in migrating to another country. The authenticity of the audio has not been independently verified.The Korolevs are being held in separate Queensland prisons while they await trial on espionage-related charges. They are accused of working together to obtain sensitive information linked to national security... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 21:03 LONDON
Polish PM says fire at defence manufacturer was arson, with sabotage probe under way
A fire at a defence manufacturing plant in south-central Poland has been described by Prime Minister Donald Tusk as deliberate arson. The blaze broke out at WB Group's production site in Skarżysko-Kamienna in the early hours of Monday and was extinguished after about two hours by local fire crews. Polish police and the Internal Security Agency are investigating the incident.Mr Tusk said there was "no doubt" that the fire at the Skarżysko-Kamienna plant was an act of sabotage. He made the comments before a cabinet meeting in Warsaw on Tuesday, linking the case to another recent fire at a factory... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 21:00 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak deepens as WHO warns response must ramp up
The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo must be brought under control by breaking every chain of transmission. Speaking in Geneva, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the epidemic will continue to threaten the DRC, its neighbours and the wider region until all transmission chains are identified and stopped. The warning comes as official government data show deaths from the disease have now exceeded 3,000.Tedros said it remains unclear how many people came into contact with the virus before they died, which means there are transmission chains that health teams have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 17:59 LONDON
USS Abraham Lincoln pauses in Thailand after 286-day deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived at Laem Chabang in Thailand after 286 days at sea, marking a pause in one of the US Navy's longest recent deployments. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier reached the port on Wednesday after a mission that began in the Pacific and was later redirected to the Middle East. The stop is being treated as a rest-and-recreation visit for the crew.The carrier is carrying about 5,000 sailors and Marines, and its flight deck has been seen with helicopters and combat aircraft, including F-35 jets. According to the supplied reporting, the ship left California in November 2025... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 16:59 LONDON
Global bond sell-off deepens as Strait of Hormuz closure keeps borrowing costs elevated
Markets are continuing to price in higher borrowing costs for governments as tensions in the Middle East keep energy prices elevated. The latest analysis says the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran are feeding expectations of higher inflation and interest rates across major economies. That has added fresh pressure to government bond markets already under strain from heavy issuance and persistent fiscal concerns.The report says the immediate market response is being driven by the assumption that oil and gas prices will stay higher for longer, rather than ease as some investors... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 16:01 LONDON
Xi urges Middle East states to oppose external interference during rare Egypt visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on Middle East countries to oppose external interference and to shape their own security arrangements during a rare visit to Egypt. The remarks came during talks in Cairo with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Xi's first visit to the country in a decade. The meeting took place at the Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in the Egyptian capital, where Xi was greeted with a 21-gun salute.According to the supplied material, Xi said the people of the Middle East should be the masters of their own affairs and should support regional dialogue on peace and security. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 15:30 LONDON
Germany probes suspected power substation sabotage as Russia summons envoy
German authorities are investigating two suspected sabotage attacks on electricity substations in different parts of the country, with one case also being examined as a possible terrorism offence. The incidents, in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia, have added to concern in Berlin about attacks on critical infrastructure. They come as Germany separately faces diplomatic fallout over its accusation that Russia was behind an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport.Police said improvised explosives were fired early on Tuesday at a site in eastern Brandenburg, damaging power cables and prompting a terrorism probe. In the second case, investigators said unknown perpetrators caused a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 14:31 LONDON
Germany investigates second power-grid sabotage attempt amid hybrid-war fears
German police are investigating a second suspected sabotage attempt against the country's power grid in less than 24 hours, in a case that has intensified concern over possible hybrid threats to critical infrastructure. The inquiry centres on technical infrastructure at a substation near Bergheim in western Germany. Officials said the electricity supply in the area was not interrupted.Police described the incident as premeditated vandalism and said it took place on Tuesday afternoon. A police spokesperson did not specify the damage caused, but confirmed that the grid remained stable throughout the episode. Amprion, which operates part of Germany's electricity network and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 14:00 LONDON
Armed gang steals gold bars and cash from security convoy in Port Moresby
Police in Papua New Guinea are investigating an armed robbery in Port Moresby after attackers intercepted two private security vehicles carrying gold and cash. The convoy was stopped in the early morning on Wednesday, and the thieves escaped with 25 gold bars, 315,000 kina in cash, and two firearms. Police say the case may rank among the country's biggest robberies by value.Police Commissioner David Manning said the hold-up happened at about 4:30am as the vehicles were travelling through the city. According to the account given to police, the convoy had left its security base shortly after 4:30am and was heading... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 13:03 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
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
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 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
