Xi arrives in New Delhi as BRICS summit opens amid wars and trade tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for the BRICS summit, marking his first visit to India since 2019. His arrival came as India hosted the two-day meeting of the 11-member bloc, with leaders gathering to discuss wars, trade, energy security and internal unity. The summit is taking place in the Indian capital on September 12 and 13.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting the annual meeting, which has drawn more than a dozen world leaders. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian were among those who arrived earlier for bilateral meetings with Modi, while UN... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 07:02 LONDON
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Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists sentenced as court hands down prison terms
A Hong Kong court has sentenced three prominent activists to prison terms of up to seven years over their roles in organising annual vigils for the victims of the 4 June 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. The ruling was delivered on Friday in a case that has intensified scrutiny of the city's national security law and its impact on political expression. The defendants are Lee Cheuk-yan, Chow Hang-tung and Albert Ho, all of whom were linked to the now-disbanded Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China.Lee, 69, and Chow, 41, were each sentenced to seven years in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 13:31 LONDON
Anthropic says AI models were used in state surveillance campaigns targeting dissidents
Anthropic says it has disrupted several state-sponsored surveillance operations that used its artificial intelligence models to target dissidents and minority communities. The company said the campaigns were detected and stopped between January and July, and that they originated in China, Iran and West Africa. According to the disclosure, the operations focused on diaspora communities, including Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, Tibetan and Falun Gong communities, and Iranian opponents living abroad.The company said one Iranian-linked case involved actors developing a method to identify people through their social media accounts. In another case, a contractor working for Malian national security authorities used the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 10:06 LONDON
Anthropic says its AI models were misused in attempts linked to biological weapons research
Anthropic said it has disrupted several attempts to use its artificial intelligence models for research that could help develop biological weapons. The company said the cases were identified over the past eight months and were set out in a report published on Thursday. It said the misuse involved its Claude chatbot and other models, and that it acted cautiously where it could not determine whether the work was legitimate or malicious.One case in May involved a scientist seeking help with a grant application to engineer mutations to chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus, in a way that would make it more harmful... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 09:31 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Oil spike and Middle East tensions rattle markets as wars widen across several fronts
Donald Trump said he had no regrets about launching the US Israeli war against Iran, even as Gulf diplomacy intensified over the risk of the conflict spilling further across the region. đź”—Oil surged above $105 a barrel as attacks on shipping intensified around the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, adding to pressure on consumers and transport costs. Australian motorists are expected to face higher fuel prices in the coming weeks, with prices on track to rise by 20 to 25 cents a litre. đź”— đź”—In Gaza, Israeli strikes killed a family of four, including two children, in Beit... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Sep 2026 08:41 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Lower as Oil Spikes, Nikkei Slides and Risk Sentiment Frays
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended the session broadly weaker, led by a sharp drop in Japan’s Nikkei 225 and losses in Hong Kong and Australia, while South Korea’s Kospi outperformed with a solid gain. The biggest cross-asset shock came from WTI crude, which jumped more than 8%, a move that helped pressure equities, lifted inflation concerns and kept traders focused on the yen, metals and rate-sensitive assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim makes rare Italy visit for democracy conference
Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim is in Italy for a conference on democracy, in a rare visit to Europe by a senior official from the self-governed island. The presidential office said she has been invited to attend the Ventotene Conference for Freedom and Democracy on the Italian island of Ventotene. She is travelling with Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, according to the same statement.The visit was kept secret until Hsiao arrived, with European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno saying the trip "was kept secret until her arrival to protect her participation" in the conference. The Taiwanese presidential office said further details... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 05:00 LONDON
Fresh air found in Nepal hydropower tunnels as rescue teams search for trapped workers
Rescue teams in Nepal are continuing operations at flooded hydropower tunnels after last month's disaster buried entrances and trapped workers inside. An Australian tunnelling expert involved in the effort said authorities have now found fresh air in parts of the tunnels for the first time. The search is centred on the Chilime Hydropower tunnel in the hard-hit Rasuwa district, where teams are trying to reach people believed to be alive.Arnold Dix said the discovery of fresh air marked a significant development in the operation, which has been under way since the August 26 floods. He said teams think they have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 11:30 LONDON
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Sydney businessman sentenced in Australia's first foreign interference case
A Sydney businessman has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for reckless foreign interference, in what is described as the first time an Australian has been sentenced for the offence. Alexander Csergo was told he will be eligible for parole as early as next month because of time already spent in custody. The case centres on reports he compiled for two suspected Chinese spies while he was working in Shanghai.The District Court heard that Csergo, 58, had spent more than 600 days in custody before sentencing on Thursday. A jury found him guilty in March after weeks of evidence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 06:29 LONDON
Chinese cargo ship completes Arctic route to the UK via Russia's Northern Sea Route
A Chinese container ship has arrived at Teesport in the United Kingdom after completing a 25-day voyage through Russia's Northern Sea Route. The vessel, Dubai Tower, is operated by Chinese shipping company Sea Legend and is being presented as part of a seasonal China-Europe Arctic container service. The journey is being watched closely because it offers a faster alternative to established Asia-Europe shipping corridors.The ship left Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in eastern China on 15 August carrying about 1,500 containers. Those containers included energy-storage equipment, power batteries and photovoltaic components, according to the supplied material. The service is described as the first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
IAEA refers Iran to UN Security Council over nuclear non-compliance after board vote
The International Atomic Energy Agency has formally referred Iran to the United Nations Security Council after its Board of Governors approved a resolution in Vienna. The move is the first such referral in 20 years and marks a fresh escalation in the dispute over Iran's nuclear programme. The resolution was backed by 23 countries, with eight abstentions, while China, Russia and Niger voted against it.The board action was tabled by the United Kingdom, France, Germany and the United States. It cites a lack of information on Iran's nuclear material, including stockpiles of highly enriched uranium, and says inspectors have been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 21:59 LONDON
North Korea nears completion of Yalu River bridge after more than 12 years of delay
North Korea is close to finishing its side of a long-delayed bridge over the Yalu River on the border with China, according to satellite analysis cited in the supplied reporting. The structure has been under construction for years and is now said to be approaching completion, raising the prospect of an inauguration in the near future. The project links the North Korean city of Sinuiju with the Chinese city of Dandong.The analysis, attributed to SI Analytics, said customs and immigration facilities on the North Korean side were nearly complete in early September. It also pointed to signs that the project... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 17:00 LONDON
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China renews One China dispute over UN resolution and Taiwan
Beijing has renewed its dispute with Taiwan over the interpretation of a United Nations General Assembly resolution, saying Taiwan has never been and will never be a country. The comments came in a fresh exchange over Resolution 2758, which China says confirms the One China principle. The row centres on competing claims about Taiwan's status and the meaning of the 1971 vote.Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning accused the authorities led by Lai Ching-te of distorting the resolution and of showing what she described as a separatist position on Taiwan independence. She said the resolution settled the question of China,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 15:33 LONDON
Cluster munitions kill or injure at least 1,063 people globally in 2025, report says
A new report says cluster munitions killed or injured at least 1,063 people worldwide in 2025, placing the year among the highest annual tolls on record. The findings were published by the Cluster Munition Coalition and cover casualties recorded across multiple conflict zones. Ukraine accounted for the largest share of the global total, while civilians made up most of the victims.The report said at least 34 children were among those killed or injured. It added that casualties were recorded in Afghanistan, Cambodia, Iraq, Laos, Lebanon, Myanmar, Russia, Syria and Ukraine. Ukraine accounted for 87% of the global total for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 06:00 LONDON
US warns Taiwan Strait conflict could be globally disastrous ahead of expected Trump-Xi summit
The top United States diplomat in Taipei has warned that any conflict across the Taiwan Strait would have a larger impact on the global economy than the Second World War. Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan, made the remarks at a defence forum in Taipei on Wednesday. He said the issue of securing peace in the Taiwan Strait was among the most urgent facing the region.Greene linked the warning to the expected meeting later this month between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in the United States. He said the summit offered an opportunity... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
China and Qatar deepen coordination amid regional tensions
China has said it will increase communication and coordination with Qatar after a two-day visit to Beijing by Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The talks were presented by both sides as part of a broader effort to expand cooperation while also addressing regional tensions linked to the war on Iran. Officials said the discussions covered de-escalation, energy supply and wider bilateral ties.Beijing described Qatar as an important strategic partner in the Middle East and the Gulf, and the two sides agreed to deepen cooperation in energy, investment and advanced technologies. Qatar's foreign ministry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
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Qatar says reopening Strait of Hormuz unconditionally is a priority amid mediation efforts
Qatar says reopening the Strait of Hormuz without conditions is a top priority as it continues diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the more than six-month US-Iran war. The comments came as Doha said it is working with partners on new ideas to help resolve the conflict and restore regional stability. The strait is one of the world's most important energy transit routes, making any disruption a matter of wider concern.A spokesperson for Qatar's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that "new ideas are being discussed" between Qatar and other mediators. Ibrahim Al Hashmi, director of the ministry's media department, said it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 14:33 LONDON
Australia steps up billboard campaign in Solomon Islands amid China contest
Australia has expanded a visible billboard campaign across Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands, as part of its effort to reinforce its role in the Pacific nation while China's influence remains a central issue in the relationship. About a dozen large Australian government billboards are now positioned in prominent places along the city's main road. The signs promote Australia in English and Solomon Islands Pijin, presenting Canberra as a long-term supporter and security partner.The billboards include messages such as "We've been supporting you for a long time" and "Your number one security partner." Another advert refers to the "Australia-Solomon Islands... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 08:32 LONDON
China injects $54bn into state banks and insurers to support slowing economy
China is injecting 360 billion yuan, or about $53.6bn, into eight state-owned banks and insurance companies in a move aimed at strengthening the financial system and supporting the country's slowing economy. The package is being led by the finance ministry, according to state media reports. It comes as Beijing faces pressure from trade tensions, a prolonged property market slump and weaker domestic demand.The funding will go to three major lenders and five insurers, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China and China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation. State media said the measure is intended to improve... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
Nepal woman found alive after family began funeral rites as flood death toll rises
A woman believed to have died in Nepal's flooding has been found alive under the ruins of her collapsed home in Betrawati, ten days after her family began funeral rites. Chandika Kumari Shrestha was discovered beneath mud and rubble in a market town devastated by the disaster. Rescuers heard her calling for help as they searched the wreckage of a four-storey house that had been swept away by flash flooding.Police officer Mahendra Darnal said the woman was trapped in a confined space and was freed in about 45 minutes before being taken to an army hospital for treatment. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Sep 2026 16:34 LONDON
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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
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 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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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
