Iran says US outreach is a positive step as Doha consultations continue
Iran's foreign minister has said a United States effort to open dialogue with Tehran is a "positive step", while stressing that there are no plans at present for direct meetings with US officials. Abbas Araghchi said an Iranian delegation has travelled to Doha, where one of his aides is continuing consultations with Qatari mediators. He linked the discussions to conditions Iran has set for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and to efforts to revive a ceasefire.Araghchi said Tehran had studied a letter sent by US Vice President JD Vance in high-level meetings and had set out its own terms in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 15:29 LONDON
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Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky reach Ukraine as ceasefire continues
Residents evacuated from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky have now reached Ukrainian-controlled territory, according to the latest confirmed reports. The movement took place during a localised ceasefire in Ukraine's southern Kherson region, which officials say is the most significant truce since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. The pause is expected to remain in place through Sunday evening.The evacuation began on Friday, when civilians started leaving Oleshky in bus convoys after a humanitarian operation was organised under the temporary truce. The White House has said the ceasefire was brokered with help from US first lady Melania Trump. Russia's Ministry of Defense... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 15:02 LONDON
Iran lawmakers push for NPT withdrawal as Qatar-mediated talks continue
Several Iranian lawmakers are publicly urging the country to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, adding a new layer of pressure to already fragile diplomacy with the United States. The calls come as Qatari mediators have returned to Tehran this week to continue peace talks with Washington. The development lands amid an ongoing war involving Iran, the United States and Israel, with the conflict now entering its ninth month.The lawmakers' push follows remarks by US President Donald Trump, who has said the war on Iran will be wrapped up soon and has repeatedly insisted that Iran cannot have a nuclear... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 14:29 LONDON
Iran warns of unrestricted retaliation as US-mediated talks continue
Iran's supreme leader has warned that any new attack on the country would be met with an immediate response that would not be limited by geography, as diplomatic efforts continue in Tehran to prevent another round of fighting. The warning came as senior Qatari diplomats held talks in the Iranian capital on Friday, with further discussions expected on Saturday. The developments add to an already tense standoff involving Iran, the United States and Israel.According to a statement from the office of Mojtaba Khamenei, he met senior military commanders and gave them what it described as important strategic directives. The statement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 14:01 LONDON
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Oleshky evacuees arrive in Belarus amid localised truce between Kyiv and Moscow
Evacuees from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in Ukraine's Kherson region arrived in Belarus on Saturday under a short humanitarian truce between Kyiv and Moscow. Video shared by Ukraine's human rights commissioner showed some of the residents stepping off a plane after landing in the country, with pets among the belongings visible in the footage. Ukrainian officials said the final aircraft carrying evacuees had reached Gomel in southeastern Belarus.David Arakhamia said the fourth and last plane had landed and that, within hours, all Ukrainian citizens evacuated from Oleshky, together with the Ukrainian delegation, would be back on Ukrainian territory. Russia's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 13:01 LONDON
Poland court crisis deepens as riot police deployed outside Constitutional Tribunal
Riot police were deployed outside Poland's Constitutional Tribunal in Warsaw as a dispute over the court's leadership escalated into a public confrontation. Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the building on Friday night after judges aligned with the current parliamentary majority announced the suspension of tribunal president Bogdan Swieczkowski and his deputy, Bartlomiej Sochanski. The standoff has become the latest flashpoint in a long-running struggle over judicial authority in Poland.Police said three people were arrested after trying to enter the court complex, adding a law-and-order dimension to what began as an institutional dispute. President Karol Nawrocki, a Law and Justice ally,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 12:01 LONDON
Hundreds from occupied Oleshky reach Belarus as evacuation continues under rare truce
Four planes carrying evacuees from the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky have arrived in Belarus, marking the latest stage of a rare humanitarian evacuation corridor linked to a temporary truce. Ukrainian lawmaker David Arakhamia said the aircraft landed in the southeastern Belarusian city of Gomel on Saturday. The evacuees were then due to continue to Ukrainian territory within hours.The group was met in Gomel by rescue workers, medical teams and Red Cross volunteers, according to Belarusian state media. The evacuation began on Friday with bus convoys moving residents out of Oleshky under a regional truce expected to last through Sunday. Arakhamia... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 11:29 LONDON
Flavio Bolsonaro says he fled Brazil for the United States amid persecution claims
Flavio Bolsonaro has said he secretly left Brazil for the United States, claiming he was the target of persecution in a case linked to a money-laundering investigation. In a video message posted on social media late on Friday, he said he had arrived in Florida after travelling through Argentina and Ecuador. He gave no detailed explanation of how he left the country, but said the decision was made without anyone knowing.Bolsonaro said his Brazilian passports had been cancelled as part of the investigation, and that police informed him on Monday while he was leaving a visit to his father, former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
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US approves $2.1bn Patriot missile sale to Ukraine as Zelenskyy warns deliveries could take years
The United States has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine in a deal estimated at $2.1bn, but President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that deliveries may not begin for years. He said Ukraine needs the interceptors now as Russian strikes on energy infrastructure continue every day. The approval is the latest step in efforts to bolster Ukraine's air defences against ballistic missile attacks.The US State Department said the proposed sale would improve Ukraine's ability to meet current and future threats by strengthening its integrated air and missile defence capabilities. It did not give a delivery timetable. Zelenskyy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 02:29 LONDON
G20 foreign ministers' photo cancelled in Atlanta amid Russia boycott threats
The United States has cancelled the planned G20 foreign ministers' group photo in Atlanta after several delegations said they would not appear beside Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The decision came after Australia, the UK, Canada and European Union members objected to being photographed with Russia's top diplomat. The cancellation removed a ceremonial moment that would normally open the meeting, but it also underscored the depth of disagreement among the world's major economies.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is hosting the talks, opened the meeting by calling for unity on the economic and geopolitical crises affecting international security and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 01:59 LONDON
Day News Recap: Binance hit by record crypto hack as Middle East tensions and Ukraine strikes escalate
Binance said hackers stole about $6.3bn from its wallets in what appears to be the largest cryptocurrency theft on record, forcing the exchange to suspend deposits and withdrawals while it froze $2.54bn in funds amid a potential security issue. The company said the attack began with a staff laptop compromise and that it was still assessing the full scale of the breach. 🔗 🔗Maritime security fears deepened in the Gulf after Iran's Revolutionary Guard said two oil tankers encountered incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, while Qatari mediators arrived in Tehran to push ceasefire diplomacy between the United States and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Oct 2026 18:33 LONDON
European markets open higher as DAX jumps, energy and metals diverge in a risk-on start
Executive summary: European equities opened firmer, led by a sharp advance in Germany’s DAX, while the FTSE 100, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 also moved higher. The session is being shaped by a mixed commodity backdrop, with natural gas surging, Brent crude easing, and precious metals under pressure. FX moves are modest, with sterling firmer against the dollar and the euro slightly softer. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 30 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Flavio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil for the United States after election defeat
Flavio Bolsonaro has left Brazil for the United States shortly after the country's election results were announced, according to the supplied report. The move comes after he was defeated in the presidential race and has already triggered a fresh political dispute over his future role. In Miami, he issued a statement describing himself as Brazil's "true president" and alleging that he had been the victim of an electoral coup.The report says Bolsonaro arrived in Miami on Wednesday, a few hours after landing in the city, and that his family had already left Brazil on Tuesday. Their route reportedly took them... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 16:33 LONDON
NATO allies fear delay in US Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine amid midterm pressure
NATO allies are increasingly pessimistic that Ukraine will receive additional US-made Patriot interceptor missiles before next week's US midterm elections. The concern centres on whether the systems will be approved and released in time, or whether the decision will be pushed back. The uncertainty comes as Ukraine says its air defences are under severe strain from repeated Russian attacks.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the country is still waiting for approval from US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for more interceptors. NATO sources described the situation as unpredictable, saying allies do not know whether the missiles will be released or when... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 14:04 LONDON
Cyclone Arnab kills at least three as it weakens after landfall in Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Arnab has killed at least three people after battering India's eastern state of Andhra Pradesh, with heavy rain and strong winds also affecting neighbouring Odisha. Officials said the storm made landfall on Wednesday as a very severe cyclonic storm before weakening into a deep depression later in the day. Homes and farmland were damaged as ferocious winds and torrential rain swept across the southeastern coast.The India Meteorological Department said Arnab brought winds of 125-135 km/h, with gusts reaching 150 km/h in the early hours of Wednesday morning. It also said rainfall totals reached as much as 30 centimetres in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 11:02 LONDON
Ethiopia says it has received 12 Russian Su-35 jets and plans S-400 purchase amid regional tensions
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia has received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets and plans to acquire four S-400 air-defence systems, describing the deal as a milestone for the country's military capacity. He made the remarks while attending the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, where he said the aircraft had arrived ahead of schedule under an agreement reached several years ago. The announcement comes as fighting intensifies in the northern Tigray region and tensions with Eritrea remain elevated.Abiy said the new equipment was needed to protect Ethiopia from external threats and argued that the country must strengthen its deterrence to remain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON
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Ethiopia clashes drive 50,000 people into Kenya as fresh crossings continue
Fighting in southern Ethiopia has pushed an estimated 50,000 people across the border into Kenya, according to the United Nations. The displacement follows clashes linked to forces in Ethiopia's Somali and Oromia regions, with the unrest first erupting on 20 October. Fresh crossings are still being recorded, and aid agencies say the number could change quickly.The UN refugee agency said the figure had risen sharply from 36,000 reported the previous day. Fatima Mohammed-Cole, the agency's representative in Kenya, said local authorities estimated that up to 50,000 people had crossed into the country. She added that many of those fleeing were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 17:06 LONDON
Iraqi PM makes first Syria visit since Assad's fall to discuss oil and trade ties
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has arrived in Damascus for talks with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in what is being described as the first visit by an Iraqi prime minister to Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The meeting comes as the two neighbours seek to rebuild bilateral ties after years of upheaval and to expand cooperation in energy, trade and agriculture. The visit also places renewed attention on the Baniyas route, which both sides see as central to future Iraqi oil exports through Syria.According to the Iraqi News Agency, the leaders discussed exporting Iraqi oil through the Baniyas... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 14:35 LONDON
Ireland and UK set new protocol to report subsea cable incidents after joint exercise
Ireland and the United Kingdom have put in place a new protocol for reporting subsea cable incidents, following a joint tabletop exercise that tested how both countries would respond to cable disruption. The move was confirmed by Ireland's Minister for Defence, Helen McEntee, at a maritime security conference in Dublin. It comes amid growing concern about the vulnerability of undersea infrastructure in the North Atlantic and Irish waters.McEntee said the two countries had recently tested their response through an exercise called Eastern Pearl. She told delegates that subsea cables crossing Irish waters carry a significant share of global internet traffic,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 12:03 LONDON
Africa's unprecedented Ebola outbreak could reach the UK, health official warns
Africa's top public health body has warned that the current Ebola outbreak could spread beyond the continent, including to the UK, as the number of confirmed cases has reached 10,000 and deaths have climbed to almost 5,000. Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, said the geographic spread of the outbreak was unprecedented and that three African regions have now been affected. He said countries outside Africa should not assume they are safe unless they strengthen preparedness and treatment capacity.Kaseya compared the situation with the early stages of Covid-19, saying some countries initially believed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 09:59 LONDON
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About 200 passengers stranded in Cambodia after cruise operator suspends operations
Around 200 passengers on the Villa Vie Odyssey were left stranded in the Cambodian port of Sihanoukville after the operator said it had suspended operations in the country. The passengers had been told to disembark during a scheduled stop, with only hours to pack their belongings and leave. The ship had arrived from Thailand and was due to continue on to Vietnam.According to a statement from the deputy governor of Preah Sihanouk province, 203 guests and 156 crew arrived aboard the Bahamas-flagged vessel on 23 October. The ship was due to refuel and depart on 31 October, but passengers were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 07:32 LONDON
Australia inflation jumps to 4.3% ahead of Reserve Bank meeting
Australia's inflation rate rose more than expected in September, strengthening expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia could raise interest rates at its meeting next week. The consumer price index increased by 0.8% in the month, up from 0.4% in August, while annual inflation accelerated to 4.3% from 4.0%, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data arrived just days before the central bank begins its board meeting on Monday and announces its decision on Tuesday afternoon.The figures showed that housing remained the largest contributor to annual inflation, rising 5.2% over the year. The ABS also said the trimmed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 01:02 LONDON
Magnitude 4.9 earthquake reported south of Adelaide
Residents across Adelaide reported shaking and rattling after an earthquake was felt in the city and surrounding areas on Monday morning. Geoscience Australia indicated the quake had a magnitude of 4.9 and placed its epicentre in waters south of Adelaide. People calling local radio described the tremor as lasting several seconds.One resident in Reynella, in Adelaide's south, said the whole bed moved after she had made a cup of coffee and returned to bed, causing the drink to spill. Another caller from Goolwa said pot plants started vibrating and that he heard a rumble. The reports suggest the shaking was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 22:00 LONDON
More than 60 Christians killed in attacks in Ethiopia's Oromia region
More than 60 Christians have been killed in a series of attacks in Ethiopia's Oromia region, according to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. The violence took place in the Shirka district, where a church official described the incident as a massacre. The attacks also left homes burned and prompted renewed concern over insecurity in the area.The church said 20 houses were burned to the ground in the assaults, and eyewitnesses said five of those killed were children. One resident, whose 75-year-old father was among the dead, described the attack as an ambush and said the victims were surrounded from all... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 17:00 LONDON
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Storm Boelo leaves 90,000 UK properties without power as clean-up continues
Around 90,000 properties in the United Kingdom were still without power on Monday after Storm Boelo battered parts of Scotland and northern England over the weekend. The storm also caused flooding and property damage, while repair crews continued work in difficult conditions. Strong winds and rain were forecast to continue on Monday, adding to the disruption.The Energy Networks Association said the remaining outages were concentrated in affected areas after a tough weekend for the network. Its chief executive, Leo Slade, said sustained winds of 50 to 85mph were hampering efforts to reconnect homes and businesses safely. He said engineers could... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 09:05 LONDON
Serbia election shock as Student List wins outright majority and SNS heads into opposition
The Student List has won Serbia's parliamentary election with 140 of the 250 seats, securing an outright majority and pushing the Serbian Progressive Party into opposition for the first time in almost 14 years. The result marks a dramatic break with the political order that has dominated the country since 2012. It also confirms that the student-led movement has moved from protest politics into direct control of parliament.The Serbian Progressive Party won 104 seats, according to the figures in the supporting material, leaving it well short of power after years of dominance under Aleksandar Vučić and his political bloc. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 07:29 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
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Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 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
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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
