Breakfast News Recap: Iran US tensions spread across Gulf as Nepal flood toll climbs past 1,200
Nepal is facing a huge search and rescue effort after flash flooding pushed the reported death toll to around 1,200, with thousands still missing and Australia deploying drone specialists to help the search. 🔗Rescuers are also working around the clock in flood ravaged districts near the border with Tibet, where more than 900 workers linked to hydropower projects are trapped in tunnels, and experts say some survivors could last up to 17 days. 🔗Across the Gulf, Iran and the United States traded threats after what the supplied material describes as some of the heaviest military exchanges in weeks, with Tehran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Sep 2026 08:38 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Lower as Nikkei Slides, Oil Jumps and Yen Strengthens
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended broadly lower, led by sharp losses in Japan and South Korea, while WTI crude surged nearly 5% and the yen strengthened against the dollar. The move points to a risk-off session shaped by higher energy prices, a firmer Japanese currency and pressure on regional equities, especially exporters and cyclical names. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Asia races to expand oil and gas storage after Strait of Hormuz disruption
Asian economies are moving to expand oil and gas storage closer to home after severe disruption to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The shift comes after months of reduced shipping through the waterway, which normally carries much of the Gulf fuel supply on which the region depends. Governments across the region are now looking for ways to reduce exposure to future conflict in the Middle East.The disruption followed the war between the United States and Israel and Iran six months ago, which triggered sharp price rises and emergency conservation measures across Asia. Those measures included price caps, alternate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 06:02 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Lower as Oil Surges, Nikkei and Kospi Lead Asia-Pacific Risk-Off Move
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened under pressure in Tokyo, with the Nikkei 225 and Kospi both falling sharply as WTI crude jumped to a six-week high. The move points to a classic risk-off session, with energy costs, rate expectations, and weaker sentiment hitting equities while gold, silver, and several industrial metals also eased. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Middle East conflict widens as drone fears, sabotage probes and market nerves deepen
The biggest escalation came in the Middle East, where Iran accused the United States of a war crime after saying a strike hit a wedding celebration in Kuhestak, near the Strait of Hormuz, killing at least four people. Donald Trump said the US was striking Iranian targets near the strait and threatened even larger retaliation, while Iran said its Kheibar Shekan missile had become central to the latest exchange of strikes across the region. 🔗 🔗 🔗Pressure on Iran also came from the nuclear front, with the International Atomic Energy Agency saying it urgently needs access to Iranian nuclear sites... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Sep 2026 18:26 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
Putin warns Armenia over EU accession path and trade ties at Kyrgyzstan summit
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has warned Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan that Yerevan's bid to move closer to the European Union could disrupt trade with Moscow. The exchange took place on Tuesday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek. It comes as relations between Russia and Armenia have fallen to historic lows amid Armenia's pivot toward the West.According to the account of the meeting, Putin said Moscow needed clarity on whether Armenia intended to pursue EU membership in order to decide the future of bilateral trade. He said that joining the EU would amount... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 15:05 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Bond sell off deepens as Europe weighs security shocks and regional tensions
Government bond markets came under renewed pressure as investors sold debt across major economies, with UK borrowing costs rising to their highest level in years amid fresh inflation fears linked to US Iran tensions. 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli forces and settlers attacked two mosques in the occupied West Bank on the same day, according to Palestinian officials and local accounts, adding to already high tensions on the ground. 🔗 Greece and Israel also signed a $3.5bn defence deal to build the Achilles Shield integrated air and missile defence network, a major new military cooperation project. 🔗Ukraine warned of further... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Sep 2026 12:24 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Middle East escalation deepens as Iran, Israel and the US trade strikes and warnings
Iran said US strikes killed 11 people in two separate attacks, while Donald Trump said the United States was striking Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz and threatened even larger retaliation, underscoring a rapid escalation across the region. Peru also broke diplomatic relations with Iran, citing Tehran's role in the Middle East crisis and restrictions on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. 🔗 🔗 🔗The International Atomic Energy Agency said it urgently needs access to Iranian nuclear sites and information on nuclear material, warning that its verification work is being hampered. Separately, an Iranian fisherwoman on Hengam Island said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Sep 2026 08:40 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close lower as oil spikes to six-week high, Nikkei, Kospi and gold all swing on risk-off trade
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended broadly lower, led by sharp declines in Japan and South Korea, while WTI crude surged to a six-week high and precious metals sold off. The move points to a market dominated by energy shock, higher inflation expectations and a stronger risk-off tone across equities, commodities and crypto-linked assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Mixed as Oil Surges, Gold Slumps and Yen Weakness Supports Exporters
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a mixed tone, as a sharp jump in WTI crude, a weaker yen and softer precious metals set the early macro backdrop. The Nikkei 225 and Nikkei ETF edged higher, while Hong Kong and Australia slipped. The biggest cross-asset move was in energy, with WTI crude up nearly 9%, while gold, silver and platinum all fell more than 5%, signaling a fast rotation in commodity pricing and risk sentiment. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
Russia says Trump-Putin-Xi meeting is being discussed for APEC summit in November
Russia says talks are under way on a possible trilateral meeting involving Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. The discussion was confirmed on Tuesday by Yuri Ushakov, an adviser to the Russian government, according to the supplied report. The meeting could take place at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in November, if all three leaders attend.Ushakov said the matter is being discussed and that there is an expectation the three presidents may be present at the summit. The report also says Putin and Xi met on Tuesday at a summit in Kyrgyzstan. It adds that Xi is expected to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 20:33 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Floods, strikes and oil shock dominate a tense global session
Nepal and Tibet are facing one of the deadliest flood disasters in recent memory, with the death toll from flash floods on the border now above 1,000 and rescue teams still racing to reach trapped workers. A British family remains missing nearly a week after the flooding, as relatives in London say they are desperate for news. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Qatar says it is working with Oman and Pakistan to ease rising Iran United States tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran says it would return to the June ceasefire deal if Washington does the same. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Sep 2026 18:21 LONDON
SCO leaders in Bishkek condemn strikes on Iran and Western sanctions
Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation have signed a declaration in Bishkek condemning military strikes on Iran and Western sanctions, adding a sharp diplomatic note to the two-day summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital. The joint statement, known as the Bishkek Declaration, was endorsed by leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. It also backed Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and called for disputes to be resolved through political and diplomatic means.The declaration said the strikes on Iranian territory had caused civilian casualties and damage to the country's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 15:00 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine diplomacy, Middle East tensions and Europe’s wartime memories dominate Noon Brief
India’s Narendra Modi told Vladimir Putin that the war in Ukraine must end during talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, as New Delhi continued to press for a political settlement. 🔗Australia is investigating reports that a former Australian Defence Force soldier, known by the nickname Mozz, was killed while serving as a medic in Ukraine, adding to the human toll of the conflict. 🔗In Washington, the White House disclosed more details of a US Venezuela oil arrangement that would give the Pentagon linked Office of Strategic Capital a 35% stake, a move likely to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Sep 2026 12:23 LONDON
South Korea says US-North Korea summit could be possible at any time amid dialogue signs
South Korean officials have said a summit between the United States and North Korea could be possible at any time, citing signs of dialogue between the two sides. The assessment was relayed by a lawmaker who said he had been briefed by Seoul's intelligence agency. The comments come as regional tensions remain sensitive and as military activity in the area is set to increase.The lawmaker said there were no confirmed details of direct contact between Washington and Pyongyang, but that there were indications of dialogue. The remarks followed comments by US President Donald Trump, who has mentioned the possibility of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 11:29 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Floods, Ukraine strikes and Iran tensions dominate a grim global briefing
Nepal and Tibet are facing one of the deadliest flood disasters in years, with the death toll from flash floods on the border now above 1,000 and rescue teams still racing to reach trapped workers. A British family remains missing nearly a week after the flooding, as relatives in London wait for news. 🔗 🔗In Ukraine, a large Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least seven people and wounded more than a dozen overnight, with the assault threatening the return to school day in the capital. The strike adds to the pressure on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Sep 2026 08:38 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as oil surges, gold retreats and risk appetite stays uneven
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets finished mixed, with energy-linked moves dominating the session. WTI crude jumped +3.5% to $86.47, while gold fell -2.8% and silver dropped -3.2%. In equities, Korea outperformed, Australia lagged, and Japan ended little changed, as the yen weakened and the dollar held firmer against the yen. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Toxic haze from Indonesian fires chokes Malaysian Borneo as air quality turns hazardous
Smoke from forest and peatland fires in Indonesia has pushed air quality in parts of Malaysian Borneo to hazardous levels, with the worst conditions reported in Sarawak. The haze has also spread beyond the island, reaching peninsular Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore. Officials and residents say the smoke has triggered respiratory illness and disrupted public life across the region.On Tuesday, six areas in Sarawak recorded air quality readings above 300 on Malaysia's Air Pollutant Index, a level classed as hazardous. In Kuching, the state capital, the index reached 407, while Serian, near the Kalimantan border, recorded 408. The smoke has been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 04:02 LONDON
Lavrov warns NATO Arctic activity is a direct threat to Russia
Russia's foreign minister has said NATO's growing activity in the Arctic amounts to a direct security threat, warning that the risk of incidents in the far north is rising. Sergei Lavrov made the comments in an article published on Monday by the Russian foreign ministry. He said the alliance's military activity in the region could increase the chance of an armed confrontation with potentially catastrophic consequences.Lavrov specifically referred to NATO's Arctic Sentry mission, which the alliance launched in February to strengthen its presence in the far north. He described NATO military exercises in the region as aggressive and said such... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 04:06 LONDON
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Cambodia says scam compounds have been eradicated, but rights groups remain sceptical
Cambodia has said it has eliminated the scam compounds that turned parts of the country into a major centre for cybercrime, but the claim has been met with scepticism from rights groups and industry experts. Senior Minister Chhay Sinarith, who heads the government's ad hoc Commission for Combating Online Scams, told 50 foreign diplomats and international officials on Thursday that large-scale scam activity had been brought fully under control. A statement released on Friday said there were currently no online scam compounds remaining in the country.The government said the result followed what it described as the complete eradication of large-scale... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 01:30 LONDON
Malaysia finalises first phase of Rohingya repatriation plan for next month
Malaysia has finalised the first phase of a voluntary repatriation programme that will send at least 1,500 eligible Myanmar refugees back on 29 September, according to the government. The plan mainly concerns Rohingya refugees and comes amid continuing tensions with local communities in Malaysia. Officials said the return will only go ahead if it is judged safe for those involved.The Home Ministry said the repatriation process will use two Myanmar naval warships and a hospital ship. It also said more than 4,000 people, primarily ethnic Rohingya, will be channelled into the Refugee Registration Document programme, while 5,000 others will undergo... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 03:11 LONDON
