Breakfast News Recap: Iran, Ukraine and markets jolted by fresh strikes, while UK politics and trade shift
The biggest escalation came in the Gulf, where the United States said it carried out fresh strikes across Iran, including on Greater Tunb island, after Tehran began targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Gulf. Commercial shipping was being redirected as the confrontation widened and the US said it disabled a Curacao flagged tanker that ignored repeated warnings. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Iran said the attacks had hit sites across its south over the past week, while the latest exchanges underlined how quickly the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz is spreading into maritime traffic and regional bases.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Jul 2026 08:35 LONDON
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India tells shipping firms to avoid deploying Indian seafarers on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz
India's maritime administration has directed shipping companies to avoid deploying Indian seafarers on vessels travelling through the Strait of Hormuz. The advisory was issued on Wednesday through DGMA Circular No. 36 of 2026, according to an official statement from the Directorate General of Shipping. It applies to ship owners, ship managers and recruitment firms, and remains in force until further orders.The circular cites a heightened security situation in the Gulf region as the reason for the instruction. It specifically asks firms to avoid placing Indian seafarers on vessels undertaking voyages through the Strait of Hormuz. No further operational details were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 07:00 LONDON
India-UK trade deal and social security pact come into force
India and the United Kingdom have brought into force their Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, alongside a separate social security arrangement, in a move both sides say will deepen economic ties. The agreements took effect on Wednesday and are expected to change tariff treatment on a large share of goods traded between the two countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the step as a significant moment in the bilateral partnership.Under the trade pact, 99% of Indian goods entering the UK and 90% of UK goods entering India will either be duty-free or face reduced tariffs. The parallel Agreement on Social... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 01:00 LONDON
Iraqi prime minister meets Trump in Washington as US warns over armed groups
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has met US President Donald Trump at the White House in talks that focused on deepening economic ties, raising Iraq's oil output and broadening cooperation between the two governments. The meeting came as Washington and Tehran remain locked in renewed escalation, putting Iraq in a difficult position between two relationships it says it cannot afford to damage. Trump described al-Zaidi in warm terms during the visit, while both sides signalled interest in expanding economic engagement.Later in the day, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iraq to disarm Iran-aligned armed groups operating in the country. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 16:30 LONDON
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EU extends Ukrainians' right to stay until 2028, with new draft rule for arrivals
EU member states have agreed to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing the war until March 2028. The decision means people who already hold the status will be able to continue living, working and receiving benefits across the bloc for longer. The move comes as the war in Ukraine continues into its fifth year and the displacement crisis remains one of the largest in Europe.Ambassadors from the 27 member states approved the extension on Wednesday, according to the supplied material. The current protection regime was first activated after Russia's 2022 invasion, giving Ukrainians a fast-track legal basis to remain in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 12:32 LONDON
US House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent across the country. The Sunshine Protection Act was approved by 308 votes to 117, with lawmakers from both major parties backing the measure. If it becomes law, the bill would end the twice-yearly changes to clocks.The vote marks a clear step forward for a long-running effort to change how daylight saving time is handled in the United States. The legislation would keep the country on daylight saving time year-round rather than switching back to standard time in the autumn. The row does not indicate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 07:02 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz remains fault line as Iran and US drift back toward war
The fragile understanding between Iran and the United States, reached last month, now appears to be slipping back toward open conflict. The main point of tension is the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow shipping lane through which a large share of global oil and gas trade passes. Iran is again signalling that its control over the corridor is a red line that it says cannot be altered by military, economic or diplomatic pressure.The dispute centres on a June memorandum of understanding that was drafted quickly and has been interpreted differently by both sides from the start. According to the text... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 20:30 LONDON
EU races to agree new Russia sanctions before oil-price deadline
European Union ambassadors were holding last-ditch talks in Brussels on Tuesday in an effort to finalise a new sanctions package on Russia before a deadline that could force a higher cap on Russian oil prices. The proposed measures are intended to keep pressure on Moscow's energy revenues, which remain a central source of funding for the war in Ukraine. Officials said the talks were taking place after several member-state objections delayed agreement on the bloc's 21st sanctions package since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.If no deal is reached by Wednesday, the EU could be required to raise the oil price... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 12:04 LONDON
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Major incident declared in north Wales as firefighters tackle Conwy Mountain wildfire
Emergency services in north Wales have declared a major incident as firefighters work to contain a large wildfire near Conwy Mountain and the Sychnant Pass. Residents in nearby communities have been evacuated, and the public has been warned to avoid the area while crews continue their response. The fire is being tackled during a record-breaking heatwave that has also seen other grass and moorland fires reported across England and Wales.North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said on Sunday afternoon that it was operating in challenging conditions and that efforts to contain the Conwy Mountain fire were expected to continue for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
China and North Korea mark 65 years of treaty as alliance remains strategically important
China and North Korea are marking the 65th anniversary of their Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, a pact that still defines one of Asia's most closely watched relationships. The anniversary comes as North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song makes a three-day visit to Beijing to commemorate the treaty. The visit highlights that, despite decades of strain and change, the alliance remains active and politically significant.The treaty was signed in Beijing on 11 July 1961 by then Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai and North Korean leader Kim Il Sung. It includes a mutual defence clause committing either side to assist... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 10:03 LONDON
OSCE report says Russia is indoctrinating and militarising Ukrainian children
An OSCE-mandated panel of independent experts has said around 1.6 million young Ukrainians are being forced into a system of military indoctrination in areas controlled by Russian forces. The report was presented in Vienna on Thursday and says the programme could amount to the crime against humanity of persecution. It describes a coordinated effort to bring children and young adults into military structures in occupied parts of Ukraine.The experts said the system includes training camps and classes on handling weapons and drones. They also said some young adults were drafted and sent to the front line. French researcher Herve Ascensio... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 18:01 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
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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
