Noontime News Recap: Russia strike kills six in Zaporizhzhia as Syria court sentences Assad in absentia
Russian strikes killed six people and wounded 19 in Zaporizhzhia, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying North Korean missiles were used in the overnight attack. 🔗In Syria, a court sentenced ousted former president Bashar al Assad to death in absentia, along with his brother Maher al Assad and cousin Atef Najib, in a case linked to the crackdown on the 2011 uprising. 🔗Iraq's semi autonomous Kurdish region said it has been hit more than 1,000 times by missiles and drones since the regional war began in February, underlining the scale of cross border pressure it says it faces. 🔗In Britain, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Aug 2026 12:20 LONDON
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Sussan Ley reflects on U.S. bus trip after losing Coalition leadership
Former Australian opposition leader Sussan Ley has described a Greyhound bus journey across the United States as a turning point after her removal from the Coalition leadership. In her first interview since leaving politics, she said the trip down Route 83, known as the "Road to Nowhere", gave her time to reflect and recover after 276 days as the first female leader of the Coalition. She said the experience helped her find solitude, her voice and a renewed sense of empathy for people she met along the way.Ley said the journey took her through what she saw as a dispassionate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 11:36 LONDON
M25 closed in both directions after major fire near St Albans raises explosion risk
A large fire at a commercial premises near the M25 in Hertfordshire has forced the motorway to close in both directions on Tuesday morning. The closure affects the stretch between junction 22 at St Albans and junction 21A, after emergency crews reported a risk of secondary explosions. Smoke and debris were also affecting the carriageway, according to the road operator.National Highways said the incident involved a significant fire at a commercial site close to the motorway. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service deployed 15 fire appliances to the scene to tackle the blaze. The fire service said it was responding at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 11:33 LONDON
Syria court sentences Bashar al-Assad, Maher al-Assad and Atef Najib to death in absentia
A Syrian court has sentenced ousted former president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, along with his brother Maher al-Assad and cousin Atef Najib, in a landmark case tied to the country's civil war. The Criminal Court in Damascus said the men were convicted of crimes including premeditated murder, torture and crimes against humanity. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday and is the first under Syria's transitional authorities against figures from the former government.The court said Bashar al-Assad, who was toppled in December 2024 and is now living in exile in Russia, was found guilty as the "highest decision-maker" who... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 10:59 LONDON
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Trump Media launches premium Truth Social API as market-moving access concerns grow
Trump Media & Technology Group has launched a premium data service for Truth Social that can deliver selected posts, including those from Donald Trump, within milliseconds to paying subscribers. The move has drawn attention because Trump's posts have repeatedly been able to move markets, particularly when they touch on tariffs, sanctions, military action or energy policy. The service is being marketed to investors and trading firms that want faster access to those messages than the general public.According to the supplied material, the premium Truth Social API was introduced earlier this month. The company says subscribers can receive posts from selected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 00:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine strikes deep in Russia as heat, war and security alerts spread
Ukraine said its drones hit the Taneko refinery in Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Tatarstan region, in an attack that also struck a hostel, as the death toll from the wider strike rose. 🔗Oil prices climbed sharply as traders lost hope that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen soon, with the prolonged closure keeping one of the world's most important shipping routes under pressure. 🔗 Iran also appointed former Revolutionary Guard commander Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, a move that comes as talks over the strait continue. 🔗In the Middle East, Yemen's Houthis renewed missile and drone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Aug 2026 18:21 LONDON
British Columbia wildfire as evacuations top 12,000 and one woman dies
The Bald Range Fire in British Columbia's Okanagan region has continued to spread rapidly, forcing more than 12,000 residents to evacuate. The blaze started on Friday and grew in a matter of hours to about 53 square miles, or 136 square kilometres, according to officials. It remains out of control as authorities assess the damage left behind in communities around Okanagan Lake.Police said an 80-year-old woman died while trying to flee the wildfire on Sunday. Officials in British Columbia are still trying to determine how many homes have been lost, and the full scale of structural damage has not yet... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 18:06 LONDON
US intelligence believes Russia was behind Leipzig airport drone bomb incident
US intelligence officials reportedly believe Russia was behind the explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig airport last week, according to US media reports cited in the supplied material. German officials have not publicly named a culprit, but Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt described the case as a "new level of danger" and a "professional hybrid threat scenario." The incident has intensified concern in Germany over sabotage, espionage and drone threats at sensitive infrastructure. The drone was described as a quadcopter carrying semtex plastic explosives and was found next to a Ukrainian cargo plane at the major shipping... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 18:04 LONDON
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France imposes water restrictions as record heat and drought worsen
France has placed nearly 70% of its territory under water-use restrictions as successive heatwaves and severe drought continue to strain supplies. The measures were confirmed on Monday, with 67 of the country's 101 departments at the highest crisis alert. The restrictions cover much of mainland France, including Paris, as authorities respond to worsening conditions.The Ministry for Ecological Transition said the country is facing a particularly severe drought and that climate change is increasing pressure on water resources. It said nearly 70% of French territory is subject to restrictions on water use. At the highest alert level, water is reserved for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 17:02 LONDON
Typhoon Dolphin forces more than one million evacuations as it weakens inland in eastern China
Typhoon Dolphin has forced more than one million people to evacuate across eastern China as it continues to bring heavy rain, flooding risk and transport disruption to the region. The storm made landfall in Yuhuan, Zhejiang province, at about 5:30pm local time on Sunday before weakening as it moved inland. It has still left Shanghai and surrounding provinces dealing with waterlogged streets, flight cancellations and warnings of landslides.China's meteorological authorities said Dolphin came ashore with winds of up to 150 kilometres per hour, making it the strongest storm to make landfall in the country this year. About 40 percent of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 14:59 LONDON
Leeds man jailed over abuse campaign against 117 victims worldwide
Justin Swaddle, a man from Leeds, has been sentenced to two years in prison after a National Crime Agency investigation into a campaign of abuse linked to a Com group. The NCA said Swaddle forced more than 100 victims into sexual activity and self-harm, including cases where victims carved his online username into their bodies. Investigators said Swaddle, who was 17 at the time of the offending, was active across Snapchat, Telegram and Discord using usernames including "Epstein", "Rugen" and "Moscow". West Yorkshire Police first arrested him in October 2023 for offences including possession, making and distribution of indecent images.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 13:02 LONDON
European markets open firmer as oil and precious metals surge, DAX leads gains
Executive summary: European equities opened higher, led by the DAX, while Brent crude and precious metals posted outsized gains that are likely to shape the session’s tone. The move points to a market balancing stronger commodity inflation signals against a still-supportive risk backdrop for stocks and currencies. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
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South African special forces members charged over murder of detective Frans Mathipa
Seven members of South Africa's special forces and one military police officer have been charged with murdering senior detective Lt Col Frans Mathipa, according to documents shared in the case. Mathipa was shot dead in August 2023 while driving home on a motorway outside Pretoria, after spending months trying to obtain information linked to an investigation he was working on. The men deny the charges, and no trial date has yet been set.The case has drawn fresh attention because of new material said to come from secret police and court records. Those documents reportedly show that the vehicle which followed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
Sydney Airport near-miss prompts investigations and staff stand-downs
Two airport workers have been stood down after a near-miss at Sydney Airport in which two passenger aircraft came within metres of each other on the tarmac. The incident involved a Jetstar flight preparing to depart for the Gold Coast and a Qatar Airways aircraft being towed across the airport. A Jetstar crew member was injured when the aircraft braked abruptly to avoid a collision.Federal Transport Minister Catherine King is due to meet Airservices Australia chief executive Rob Sharp in Canberra, as emergency meetings are held over the incident. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is leading the investigation, while Airservices... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 23:29 LONDON
Nigerian army rescues 33 kidnapped travellers in Zamfara state
The Nigerian army says it has rescued 33 people who were kidnapped by armed men while travelling through Zamfara state in north-western Nigeria. The hostages were taken in the Tsafe area on Saturday afternoon, according to the military. Troops and police moved in after hearing about the abduction and intercepted the kidnappers while they were moving the victims to another location.Army spokesman Lt-Col Aliyu Danja said the kidnappers fled into nearby bush after coming under fire from the security forces. He said it was not clear where the abductors had been taking the hostages when they were intercepted. The army... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
Trump-linked Greenland oil project moves drilling equipment without authorization
A company tied to allies of Donald Trump has transferred drilling equipment to Greenland without authorisation, according to a government notice cited in the supplied material. The move is linked to a planned oil project in the remote Jameson Land area in the east of the territory. First drilling is scheduled for October, raising fresh attention on Arctic resource development and local opposition.The company, White Flame Energy, was said to have moved packed and stored drilling equipment from Tasiilaq to Nerlerit Inaat without permission from the local authorities. Greenland's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources was informed of the transfer,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 17:36 LONDON
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Ukraine warns of winter power crisis as Russian strikes kill four in Kyiv region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that the country could enter winter with virtually no working thermal power plants after overnight Russian strikes killed four people in the Kyiv region, including a three-year-old child. He made the remarks during a visit to Belgrade, where he said the latest attacks and shelling of frontline communities had killed 13 people in the previous 24 hours. The comments came as Ukraine continued to report damage from intensified long-range strikes on its energy system and civilian areas.Zelensky said Russian missiles were being used to make life unbearable for Ukrainians and again called for stronger... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
Ukraine says 40-day strike campaign hit Russian oil and gas infrastructure
Ukraine says it has completed a 40-day strike campaign against targets inside Russia, claiming at least 100 successful attacks over the period. The campaign, which Kyiv says was ordered by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 26 June, was described as an effort to bring the war deeper into Russian territory and press for an end to the conflict in Ukraine. The reported strikes included attacks on oil and gas infrastructure and a refinery in Omsk, far from the front line.According to Ukraine's Security Service, the campaign ended this week after the series of long-range attacks. One of the most notable incidents... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:34 LONDON
Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, target free trade deal by year-end
Serbia and Ukraine have agreed to deepen economic cooperation and aim to finalise a long-stalled free trade agreement by the end of the year. The commitment was announced in Belgrade after Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the final day of a two-day visit. It was Zelenskyy's first visit to Serbia since taking office in 2019.At a joint news conference, Vucic said Serbia would support Ukraine's bid to join the European Union and continue backing Ukraine's territorial integrity, including areas seized by Russia since 2014. He also said Serbia would help rebuild Ukrainian cities and provide... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 19:00 LONDON
Lebanon detains former Syrian general in Beirut and weighs transfer to Damascus
Lebanese authorities have detained a former Syrian army general in Beirut and are considering whether to hand him over to Syria, according to judicial and security sources. The case involves Major-General Adel Issa, who once served under ousted President Bashar al-Assad. Officials say the detention took place on Friday after Issa visited the Syrian embassy in Beirut for paperwork.According to the sources, embassy staff recognised that Issa was wanted in Syria and alerted Lebanon's prosecutor's office. Investigators from the Central Criminal Investigation Department then detained him and took him to a facility at the Beirut Palace of Justice. Under questioning,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 17:03 LONDON
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Texas polls show Democrats gaining ground in Senate and governor races ahead of midterms
Recent polling in Texas suggests Democrats are making gains in two of the state's most closely watched midterm contests. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the US Senate, is now leading Republican Ken Paxton in multiple surveys, according to the supplied material. The findings also point to broader Democratic momentum in the race for governor, adding to signs that Texas may be becoming more competitive ahead of November's elections.A Texas Pulse survey released on Friday found Talarico on 47% and Paxton on 43%, a four-point lead for the Democrat. The same poll had shown the two candidates tied in June,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 23:59 LONDON
US appeals court blocks Trump White House ballroom project
A US federal appeals court has ordered Donald Trump's administration to stop construction of a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing. The ruling is a major setback for the president in a dispute over how far the executive branch can alter the White House without congressional approval. The court said the White House is not the property of any one president and cannot be fundamentally reshaped through executive action alone.The Washington-based US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued its decision in a 2-1 opinion. It upheld a preliminary injunction... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 19:30 LONDON
Armenia to try Catholicos Karekin II and six clerics in church feud escalation
Armenia is due to begin a trial on Friday involving Catholicos Karekin II, the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, and six other clerics. The case will be heard at the Armavir Regional Court in Vagharshapat, a city often described as the spiritual centre of Armenia. Prosecutors say the seven defendants failed to comply with a civil court order linked to the reinstatement of a defrocked bishop.The defendants are accused of not reinstating Bishop Gevorg Saroyan after he was defrocked in January. The Church said at the time that Saroyan had abused his authority and neglected his duties. If convicted,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
Trump imposes 15% tariff on polysilicon imports after national security review
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 15% tariff on imported products made from polysilicon, a material used in semiconductors and solar panels. The order also sets minimum import prices for polysilicon and related products. It follows a national security investigation into overseas production of the material and is aimed at supporting domestic manufacturers.Trump said in the order that he had accepted recommendations from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to introduce the tariff and the minimum price measures. The administration also said it would offer incentives to boost domestic production. The move comes as the US faces... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 02:00 LONDON
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Trump signs orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism
US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at narrowing birthright citizenship and banning what the White House described as birth tourism. The move is part of a renewed push to change who is eligible for citizenship at birth in the United States. It comes as immigration remains one of the central issues in Mr Trump's domestic agenda.The White House said the orders would increase the number of people born in the United States who are ineligible for birthright citizenship. Birthright citizenship is a constitutional provision that grants US citizenship to anyone born on US territory while under... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 23:06 LONDON
At least two killed in minibus bombing near Damascus in Jaramana
At least two people were killed and 13 others wounded when a bomb planted inside a minibus exploded in Jaramana, a suburb of Damascus, on Thursday. The blast tore off the vehicle's roof and scattered debris across the road, according to images from the scene. The town lies near the Syrian capital and is home to Druze and Christian communities.State media, citing the health ministry, said the explosion was caused by a bomb placed inside the vehicle. It said human remains were being identified and processed by forensic medical teams. Ambulances were seen heading to the scene, and a main... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 23:00 LONDON
UK Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from new social housing tenancies in England
The Conservatives have announced a proposal to end new social housing tenancies for foreign nationals in England if they win the next general election. The party also said some current tenants would be required to leave, in a move it says would free up homes for British families. The announcement comes amid a wider political argument over immigration and housing in the UK.Under the plan, new tenancies would be restricted to UK nationals and people with EU settled status. The party said current tenants who are foreign nationals would be affected in some cases, including single people who are not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
Germany probes explosives-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport amid hybrid attack concerns
German authorities are continuing to investigate after a drone carrying explosives was found in a restricted area at Leipzig/Halle Airport, one of the country's key cargo and military logistics hubs. The device was discovered by airport workers on Tuesday local time and later destroyed by a bomb disposal robot, according to the supporting material. Officials have described the case as a hybrid attack and opened a counterterrorism investigation.Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the incident marked a "new level of danger," while local reporting cited in the source material said the drone was carrying high-military-grade explosives. The drone was found next... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 21:32 LONDON
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Heathrow runway reopens after grass fire causes delays and cancellations
A grass fire near Heathrow Airport briefly closed one of the airport's runways on Thursday evening, disrupting flights at the UK's busiest air hub. The fire affected the Southern Runway and led to delays, cancellations and some diversions to other airports. Heathrow later said both runways were fully operational again after the incident was brought under control.Firefighters were first called at 17:37 local time, according to the London Fire Brigade. Crews found flames burning through around one hectare of grassland near the runway and had the fire under control by 18:07. The brigade said it was supported by the airport's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 20:30 LONDON
Blast hits vehicle in Jaramana on the outskirts of Damascus, with several reported killed
Several people have been reported killed and others wounded after an explosion in Jaramana, on the outskirts of Syria's capital Damascus. State-run television said the blast happened on Thursday in the Damascus countryside, and that the incident involved a vehicle. The area is close to the capital and is a densely populated part of the wider Damascus region.A security source told the channel that preliminary information suggested an explosive device had been planted on the vehicle. Other reports said the blast took place on a passenger minibus, but no official confirmation of the vehicle type had been issued at the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 19:00 LONDON
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Fighting returns to Ethiopia's Tigray as accountability efforts unravel
Amnesty International says fighting has returned to Tigray in northern Ethiopia, with clashes erupting in early August between Tigrayan forces and the Ethiopian National Defence Force. The renewed violence comes less than four years after the November 2022 Cessation of Hostilities Agreement that was meant to end one of Africa's deadliest conflicts. Amnesty says the return to fighting is a stark reminder that the region has not recovered from the devastation of the earlier war.The organisation says impunity for past abuses has left civilians vulnerable. It argues that accountability efforts after the ceasefire steadily unravelled, with international investigative mandates allowed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 15:32 LONDON
Iran tightens internal security grip at home as war conditions with the US linger
Iranian authorities have intensified internal security controls across the country, with the strongest pressure reported in Tehran. The measures include arrests, executions, closure of public gathering spaces and tighter enforcement by religious morality police. The crackdown comes as diplomatic efforts to end the United States-Israel war on Iran remain uncertain.The supporting material says security forces and morality police have increased restrictions over the last few weeks, targeting people and businesses judged non-compliant with rules the state describes as immoral or un-Islamic. It also says compulsory hijab enforcement has been stepped up, alongside business closures and pressure on students, lawyers and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
Myanmar leader visits Thailand as he seeks ASEAN re-engagement
Min Aung Hlaing has met Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Bangkok in his first official visit to Thailand since the 2021 coup. The meeting comes as Myanmar's military-backed leader seeks broader regional acceptance and a return to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It also underlines Thailand's willingness to keep high-level contact with Myanmar despite the country's continuing civil war.During the talks, Min Aung Hlaing said his government was focused on ending the conflict and restoring peace. He told the Thai side that Myanmar had "reestablished itself on the path to democracy" and was moving toward a better future.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 13:29 LONDON
Sheikh Hasina vows to return to Bangladesh amid extradition pressure and death sentence row
Sheikh Hasina has renewed her pledge to return to Bangladesh, saying she is prepared to face arrest, prison or even death if she goes back. Speaking by audio from New Delhi at an event marking the second anniversary of the end of her 15-year rule, the former prime minister said fear would not determine her duty to her supporters. Her remarks come as Bangladesh continues to press India for her extradition and as anger over her case remains visible on the streets of Dhaka.Hasina, 78, said she knew she might be detained and sent to prison, but insisted she could... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 10:59 LONDON
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Australian silicon maker to exit US market after new tariffs
Australia's only silicon manufacturer, Simcoa, says it will pull its business out of the United States on 14 August after a new tariff decision made sales there uneconomic. The company says the additional levy on its silicon exports has left it with no viable way to continue in the market. Simcoa has said it will instead look for alternative buyers in South-East Asia and India.The company's vice-president, David Miles, said the business had no choice but to leave the US market for good. He said Simcoa had a limited amount of stock already in warehouses in the United States, most... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 06:35 LONDON
Malaysia pauses Rohingya repatriation plan amid safety concerns
Malaysia has said it will not return 5,000 Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if their lives would be at risk, as the government continues to review a repatriation plan announced last week. Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil said on Wednesday that the foreign and home ministries were still assessing the proposal before any decision is made. The announcement comes amid renewed scrutiny of the safety of Rohingya refugees and the conditions they could face if sent back.Fadzil said Malaysia would only proceed after determining whether the refugees would face persecution or threats to their lives on return. He said the government was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 20:32 LONDON
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 17 as Zelenskyy calls for more air defences
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and injured 44 others, as emergency crews continued work at damaged sites. The attack hit business premises and a train station, adding to the toll from the overnight assault reported earlier in the day. Zelenskyy said the strikes also damaged civilian facilities including a brewing company, a warehouse for construction material and a mail sorting office.He said the attack lasted about two hours and involved ballistic missiles and drones, describing it as part of a series of large-scale Russian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 15:29 LONDON
Nigeria orders 80% pay rise for junior soldiers amid worsening insecurity
Nigeria has ordered a pay increase of up to 80% for junior soldiers as President Bola Tinubu seeks to bolster the armed forces against worsening insecurity across the country. The move affects the lowest-ranking personnel and comes as the government faces pressure over violence linked to banditry, kidnapping, terrorism and separatist unrest. It is the second salary increase in a month for privates, who will now receive $132 a month from September.The latest rise follows a July decision by the defence minister to lift monthly wages for privates from $36 to $73. Tinubu said the increase reflected the government's "deep... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 14:33 LONDON
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France disputes Reform UK navy plan to return Channel asylum seekers
France has rejected a Reform UK proposal to use the Royal Navy to intercept and return asylum seekers crossing the English Channel, as the party set out a plan it calls "Operation Fortress". The proposal was presented by Nigel Farage as a future policy if Reform UK wins power, and he described it as a "rescue and return" mission rather than pushbacks. The row has quickly become a dispute between the party and French officials over sovereignty, maritime law and the practicality of carrying out returns at sea.Reform UK said the plan would involve deploying naval assets to stop small... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
Argentina grain exports disrupted as maritime pilots strike over deregulation decree
Argentina's grain export system has been disrupted after maritime pilots walked off the job, preventing ships from entering and leaving key ports. The strike has affected more than 45 vessels, according to a business chamber representative, and has slowed commercial activity in one of the world's most important food-export corridors. The disruption is centred on ports along the Parana River, through which most of the country's soy, corn and wheat shipments move.The walkout began on Monday after the government published a decree on Friday that deregulates river navigation services. The decree was signed by President Javier Milei and says it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 22:03 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
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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
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
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 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
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
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