Yemen war enters a more dangerous phase as Houthis seize Mocha near Bab al-Mandeb
United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg has warned that the country has entered "a new and more dangerous phase of war" after Houthi rebels captured the strategic port city of Mocha near the Bab al-Mandeb strait. The Security Council discussed the situation as the fragile truce in Yemen continued to collapse, with the fighting now carrying direct implications for one of the world's most important shipping corridors. The seizure gives the Houthis a direct presence close to the narrow waterway linking the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.Grundberg said the fighting has spread across Taiz, Hodeidah, Marib,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 01:30 LONDON
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Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah base in Lebanon's Ali al-Taher ridge, as forces stay in area
Israel said its forces destroyed Hezbollah underground infrastructure at the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon and would remain there to stop the group from re-establishing itself. The ridge lies about 15 km from the Israeli border and has become one of the most contested points in the cross-border conflict. Lebanese state media reported a powerful blast at the site, with tremors and the sound of the explosion felt across Nabatieh and nearby areas.In a joint statement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israeli forces would stay in the area after what they described as the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 23:59 LONDON
Greens co-founder backs senators over split on koala park carbon credits
A prominent founding figure of the Australian Greens has backed three senators who broke ranks over a native forest carbon credit plan linked to the Great Koala National Park in New South Wales. The intervention comes after the party split over whether to support the federal method used to register the project. The dispute has also drawn a sharp response from Labor, which rejected claims that the plan amounts to commodifying the environment.The issue centres on the Improved Native Forest Management method, or INFM, a federal scheme that allows state governments to earn carbon credit units by stopping planned logging... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 21:34 LONDON
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE, closes airspace to Emirati aircraft
Algeria has severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates and ordered the Emirati ambassador to leave within 48 hours, in a sharp escalation of a dispute that has been building for years. The announcement was made by Algeria's state television and foreign ministry on Thursday, with officials citing what they described as "provocative and hostile" actions by Abu Dhabi. Algeria also said it would close its airspace to UAE-registered aircraft from Friday, while exempting UAE commercial flights to and from Algiers until the end of the year.The foreign ministry said Algeria had exhausted all attempts to preserve bilateral relations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 21:29 LONDON
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US Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed Missouri congressional map ahead of midterms
The US Supreme Court has again rejected a request to put a Trump-backed congressional map into use in Missouri. The latest order leaves the state facing the prospect of using its older district lines for the November midterm elections. Those elections could help decide control of the House of Representatives.The court issued the decision on Thursday without noting any dissents. Earlier in the week, Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who handles emergency matters from Missouri, also turned down a separate request to allow the new map to take effect. He did not refer the case to the full nine-member court or explain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 18:33 LONDON
Netanyahu moves to sue Haaretz over UAE warning report before 7 October attacks
Benjamin Netanyahu has told lawyers to begin defamation proceedings against an Israeli newspaper over its report that the United Arab Emirates warned him Hamas was planning an operation before the 7 October 2023 attacks. His office said the story was part of a "sinister plot" and denied that any warning was given by the UAE before the assault. The newspaper has rejected the claim and said it stands by its reporting.The report was based on book extracts and said UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke with Netanyahu in late September 2023, days before the Hamas-led attack. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 17:34 LONDON
Trump promises $5,000 payout as Republicans gather in Dallas
Donald Trump has repeated a promise to give every adult US citizen $5,000 if Republicans keep control of both chambers of Congress in the November midterm elections. He made the pledge at a large Republican convention in Dallas, Texas, where he was the headline speaker and sought to energise supporters amid poor polling for the party. Trump described the proposed payment as a "dividend" and tied it directly to a Republican victory in the House of Representatives and the Senate.The latest remarks add more detail to a proposal that has already prompted questions about cost, legality and implementation. Trump said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 15:29 LONDON
Japan protests UN world map over depiction of disputed Kuril islands
Japan has asked for a revision to a new world map adopted by the United Nations, saying it wrongly depicts the disputed Kuril islands as part of Russia. The map, based on the Equal Earth cartographic projection, was adopted by the UN General Assembly on Friday and is intended to present continental landmasses in a more accurate scale than the traditional Mercator projection. Japan said the depiction could spread misconceptions about its territory and geographical names.Japanese government spokesperson Minoru Kihara said on Thursday that the map contained a depiction that contradicted the Japanese government's position. He said Japan had lodged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Europe opens lower as Brent tops $100, with energy and metals diverging from equity weakness
Executive summary: European markets opened under pressure, with the DAX, FTSE 100, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower as Brent crude pushed above $100 a barrel. The move lifted energy-linked assets and some metals, while natural gas, palladium and major equity benchmarks weakened. FX was comparatively calm, with the euro and pound slightly firmer against the dollar and USD/JPY lower. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo closes higher as Nikkei edges up, but Asia-Pacific split widens on oil, yields and currency moves
Executive summary: Tokyo finished modestly higher, with the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei ETF both in the green, while the broader Asia-Pacific picture was mixed to weaker. South Korea’s Kospi surged, but Hong Kong and Australia fell, alongside a firmer oil tape, softer natural gas, and a weaker USD/JPY. The move set points to a market still balancing growth optimism, inflation pressure from energy, and shifting currency dynamics. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo opens mixed as Kospi surges on chip strength, oil jumps and gold slips on a firmer dollar tone
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading opened with a sharp split, South Korea’s Kospi surged more than 7% while Japan’s Nikkei edged higher and Australia’s ASX 200 fell. The move came alongside a strong rebound in WTI crude, gains in platinum and silver, and weakness in gold, palladium and ether. The yen strengthened against the dollar, while the Australian dollar benchmark slipped, underscoring a session shaped by commodity swings, currency moves and a powerful rotation in regional equities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
UK West Bank settlement sanctions trigger Israeli diplomatic retaliation and muted US response
Israel has moved to escalate its response after the United Kingdom unveiled sanctions against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. According to the supplied material, Israel said it would shut Britain's diplomatic mission to the Palestinians, expel UK military staff from a coordination base near Gaza and bar nearly a dozen British lawmakers from entering the country. The measures mark a sharp widening of a dispute that began with the British announcement on settlement trade restrictions.The UK said it acted out of what it described as a moral imperative to stop the destruction of the two-state solution. It accused... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 23:02 LONDON
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Wall Street closes mixed as Meta surges, chips rally and oil spikes on a risk-on, risk-off split
Executive summary: Wall Street finished mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 edging higher while the Dow Jones and Russell 2000 were little changed to lower. The session was dominated by a sharp Meta rally, a strong move in AI and chip stocks, firmer crude oil, and weakness in several defensive and rate-sensitive pockets. The move set up a clear split between growth leadership and broader market caution. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 09 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran strikes widen as oil surges, Ukraine and Gaza tensions deepen
Iran said it launched ballistic missiles at a base in Jordan used by the US military and attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz, sharply widening its confrontation with Washington and its regional rivals. The move came as the United States and Iran intensified tanker strikes and missile attacks, pushing Brent crude above $100 a barrel. 🔗 🔗Oil markets were further jolted by reports that Iran backed Houthi forces in Yemen attacked energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, sending prices to a six week high. Separately, the United States imposed fresh sanctions on Iran's aviation sector, adding to the economic pressure... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 09 Sep 2026 18:24 LONDON
Met Police open criminal investigation into Reform UK funding allegations
London's Metropolitan Police have opened a criminal investigation into allegations that Reform UK may have breached electoral funding laws. The decision follows an undercover documentary that aired last week and raised questions about foreign donations linked to the party. Police said the matter will now form part of an existing inquiry into donations made to the same political party.In a statement, the force said detectives had assessed a number of reports relating to donations and polling involving a political party. It said there were potential offences requiring investigation, and that the new allegations were similar in nature to matters already... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 17:03 LONDON
Europe closes lower as oil spikes above $100, pressuring stocks, FX and metals
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly lower after Brent crude surged back above $100 a barrel, lifting inflation concerns and weighing on risk appetite. The CAC 40, DAX, Euro Stoxx 50 and FTSE 100 all ended in the red, while the euro and pound strengthened against the dollar. Commodities were mixed, with Brent and platinum rallying sharply, gold and palladium slipping, and the move in oil emerging as the clearest cross-asset driver. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 09 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Iran speeds construction at suspected underground nuclear site near Natanz
Iran has accelerated construction this year at a suspected underground nuclear site buried in the Pickaxe mountain near Natanz, according to an analysis of satellite images by US-based analysts. The site is in central Iran, close to the Natanz nuclear facility, and Western intelligence services suspect it may be a clandestine uranium enrichment plant. The latest imagery reviewed by the analysts was taken on 9 August.The analysis was carried out by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, which examined satellite images covering six years. The analysts said they could not confirm or rule out a reported Israeli intelligence claim... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 15:30 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as AI Chips, Oil and Platinum Lead the Tape, While Dollar-Yen Slides Sharply
Executive summary: US equities opened mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher, while the Dow slipped. The strongest early move came from AI and chip stocks, which jumped nearly 6%, alongside a sharp rally in WTI crude and platinum. The dollar weakened against the yen, while Bitcoin and gold were softer. The opening tone points to a market rotating toward cyclicals, commodities and semiconductors, even as some defensive and rate-sensitive pockets lagged. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 09 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
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
Merz clashes with AfD in parliament after Saxony-Anhalt election shock
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has clashed with AfD leader Alice Weidel in the Bundestag, in the latest political fallout from the far-right party's sweeping election victory in Saxony-Anhalt. Merz used the parliamentary debate to attack the party as a destructive force and accused it of pursuing a migration policy that would damage Germany's skilled workforce. The confrontation came after the AfD won almost 44% of the vote in the eastern state, a result that has already shaken national politics.During the exchange, Weidel told lawmakers that voters had shown Merz's coalition with the centre left was a total failure and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 13:02 LONDON
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IAEA says North Korea has built new uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon
The International Atomic Energy Agency says North Korea has built a new two-storey uranium enrichment facility at the Yongbyon nuclear complex. The watchdog described the development as a cause for serious concern and said the building appears capable of housing multiple centrifuge cascades. The assessment adds to evidence that the country is continuing to expand its nuclear infrastructure.The agency said the new building is part of the main Yongbyon complex and could accommodate up to 28 centrifuge cascades used to enrich uranium. It said the findings were based on satellite imagery because it has had no inspectors in North Korea... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 13:00 LONDON
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
Israeli parties submit candidate slates for October Knesset election
Israeli political parties have submitted their candidate slates for the Knesset election due on October 27, marking a formal step in the country's election process. Israeli media reported that 38 lists were filed before Tuesday's deadline with the Central Elections Committee. The lists will now be reviewed before being finalised on September 27.Among the last parties to file were the governing Likud party, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionist Party. The Joint List, an alliance of Arab-majority parties, also submitted its slate on Tuesday. Likud's list includes 35 candidates and is led by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 11:32 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
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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
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
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
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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
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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
West Bank raids kill man near Nablus as arrests and closures spread
Israeli forces carried out widespread raids across the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, killing a 29-year-old Palestinian man in Aqraba, south of Nablus, and withholding his body. The operation also included arrests, closures and demolitions in several other towns and villages, according to the supplied report. The raids affected Aqraba, Anata, Shu'fat refugee camp, Dura, Hebron and Masafer Yatta.The man killed in Aqraba was identified as Abdul Karim Muhammad Salem Khader. According to the report, Israeli forces besieged his home and targeted it with an Energa antitank rifle grenade before using a bulldozer to demolish sections of the building. An... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 13:03 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
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
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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
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
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
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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
Philippine court orders arrest of Vice President Sara Duterte over alleged threats against Marcos
A court in Quezon City, near Manila, has ordered the arrest of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte over allegations linked to threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The warrant was issued on Friday after judges rejected a request by her lawyers to delay the move. The case adds a new legal challenge for one of the country's most prominent political figures.The court set bail at $1,900 for each of three grave-threat charges filed against Duterte last month. According to the allegations, she threatened to have Marcos, his wife and Martin Romualdez killed by a hitman. Duterte has denied wrongdoing and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 15:32 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
THE GROWTH ILLUSION: HOW GDP TRICKERY MASKED THE DEATH OF THE MIDDLE CLASS
We are fed a daily diet of triumphant economic headlines. The S&P 500 hits record highs, corporate earnings smash forecasts, and central bankers beam at GDP charts pointing up and to the right. Politicians line up to remind us how much "wealthier" we are compared to our parents or grandparents. On paper, they are right. The average worker makes vastly more dollars today than at any point in human history. But step outside the spreadsheet and into the street, and the math fails the reality test. If we are so undeniably prosperous, why does buying a modest home feel like... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 01 Sep 2026 13:58 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
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
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 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
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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