Magnitude 7 earthquake in Tibet kills 16 as rescue work continues
At least 16 people have been killed and 32 others injured after a magnitude 7 earthquake struck China's Tibet region on Thursday night, according to state media citing local authorities. The quake hit around 10:33 p.m. local time near Nagqu, in a mountainous area of northern Tibet, and emergency response work is continuing. Officials said the tremor caused significant damage in nearby communities, with rescue teams still assessing the full impact.State media reported that 11 of the injured were in serious condition, while 21 had minor injuries. At least 339 homes collapsed, according to the Nagqu media office, which cited... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 22:59 LONDON
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Russia hits Kyiv again as casualty toll rises after US peace push
At least two people were killed and 34 others wounded after Russia launched ballistic missiles at Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions overnight, according to the latest confirmed figures in the supplied material. The strikes came shortly after US envoy Steve Witkoff held hours-long talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the timing showed there had been no change in the Kremlin's position on the war.Zelenskyy said Russia hit a dozen Ukrainian regions overnight, with Kyiv among the hardest affected. He said residential houses, energy sites, a shopping mall and a monastery were damaged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 16:59 LONDON
Trump's Russia shift raises unease in Washington as diesel deal undercuts sanctions pressure
There is growing unease in Washington over what critics see as a sharp shift in Donald Trump's approach to Vladimir Putin. Four weeks after signing new sanctions on Russia, the US president has now agreed a deal with Moscow for Russia to supply diesel to the American and global marketplace. The move has been described by opponents as a major economic and propaganda win for the Russian president at a time when the war in Ukraine continues.The reported agreement comes after Trump signed sanctions on Russia's energy sector in September, measures that were backed by the late senator Lindsey Graham... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 05:32 LONDON
Ireland votes to scrap UN approval step for overseas peacekeeping missions
Irish lawmakers have voted to remove the United Nations approval requirement from the process for sending military peacekeepers overseas, in a move that has triggered a sharp debate over the country's military neutrality. The Dail, Ireland's lower house of parliament, approved the legislation by 79 votes to 71 on Wednesday. The bill would end one part of the so-called triple lock, which currently requires government, parliamentary and UN approval before more than 12 members of the defence forces can be deployed abroad.The government says the change is needed so Ireland can respond more quickly to crises without waiting for a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 01:59 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Lower as Nikkei Retreats, Hang Seng Slides and Energy Prices Ease
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading opened with a risk-off tone, led by declines in Japan and Hong Kong, while South Korea and Australia posted gains. The Nikkei 225 and Nikkei 225 ETF both slipped, the Hang Seng fell sharply, and the Kospi advanced more than 3%. In commodities, WTI crude and natural gas dropped, gold eased, while silver and ether moved higher. The yen was little changed against the dollar, and the yuan strengthened modestly. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
Taiwan prosecutors indict five over alleged plot against comedian after Xi criticism
Taiwanese prosecutors have charged five men over an alleged plot to injure comedian Huang Yi-hao after he mocked Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party on stage. The case centres on an alleged attempt to ram a car into Huang while he was riding home on a scooter in New Taipei. Prosecutors say the plan was linked to a mainland China-based individual identified only as "K".According to the New Taipei prosecutors, K allegedly paid the defendants to hurt Huang badly enough to require hospital treatment. They said a GPS tracker was allegedly attached to the comedian's scooter months... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 17:32 LONDON
Russia says Trump-Xi-Putin trilateral meeting is being prepared for APEC summit in Shenzhen
Russia said on Wednesday that it is organising a trilateral meeting involving Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, with the aim of holding it during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen in November. The proposal would bring together the leaders of the United States, Russia and China at a time of heightened diplomatic tension over Ukraine and wider arms control questions. The idea remains unconfirmed by the three governments as a final arrangement.According to the Russian statement, the meeting is being prepared for the APEC gathering in Shenzhen, which is due to take place in November. Trump has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
Tokyo close: Nikkei edges higher as Hong Kong and Seoul slide, oil and gold ease while Australia outperforms
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 posting a modest gain while Hong Kong and Seoul led regional losses. Commodities were broadly softer, led by WTI crude and gold, while the Australian market outperformed. FX moves were contained, with the yen slightly weaker and the yuan firmer against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
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EU revises Arctic strategy toward security and resilience amid Russia and US pressure
The European Commission has unveiled a revised Arctic strategy that places security and resilience first among four priorities. The plan marks a shift away from a stronger emphasis on long-term climate concerns and toward more immediate geopolitical risks in the far north. It also sets out new measures on maritime monitoring, communications and transport capacity.According to the Commission, the strategy will create a new maritime security hub to help member states and partners share information and monitor activity in Arctic waters. The hub is expected to expand over time to track shadow fleet vessels, detect illegal fishing and pollution, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 22:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Sudan drone toll climbs as Ukraine, Middle East and Europe face fresh strain
Sudan has emerged as the deadliest flashpoint, with medics and rights groups saying a wave of drone attacks across the country has now been linked to more than 160 deaths, while the UN condemned the strikes as they spread to eastern infrastructure. 🔗In Ukraine, Russian missiles and drones killed at least seven people in civilian areas, even as Volodymyr Zelenskyy met US and European officials in Oslo amid worsening ties with Washington over delayed military aid and the conduct of the war. 🔗 🔗Zelenskyy also accused the United States of holding up Patriot interceptor deliveries already paid for by European... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 20 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine, Sudan and Middle East violence dominate as markets turn risk off
Ukraine said Russian strikes killed four people across the country, including three in the Kyiv region and one in Zaporizhzhia, as attacks hit energy and transport infrastructure and added to pressure on the power grid. 🔗Kyiv also accused Washington of delaying Patriot missile deliveries already paid for by European allies, while Ukraine said it had carried out what it described as the world’s first drone airlift of a wounded soldier from the front line. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, a Houthi missile strike on a security training camp in Yemen’s southern Shabwa province killed more than 53 recruits and wounded... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 20 Oct 2026 08:45 LONDON
Vanuatu expects China police presence to fall over time after Australia deal
Vanuatu says it expects China's police presence in the country to reduce over time after signing the Nakamal Agreement with Australia. The statement marks a notable shift in the Pacific nation's security relationships and comes as Canberra seeks to deepen its role in regional policing and defence ties. The development is being watched closely because it touches on wider competition for influence in the Pacific.The agreement was signed in June after months of negotiations, and Vanuatu's position was set out publicly on 19 October. Prime Minister Jotham Napat said the country is yet to approve an increase in Australian police... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 07:38 LONDON
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Ukraine steel boss says EU import restrictions are hurting exports
The chief executive of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies has criticised new European Union import restrictions, saying they are damaging access to the bloc's market. Yuriy Ryzhenkov of Metinvest said the measures were unfair and had been introduced without enough consideration for Ukraine's wartime situation. He said he wanted at least a carve-out for Ukraine.The European Union has recently capped the amount of steel that can enter the bloc tax-free at 18.3 million tonnes a year, a 47% reduction from 2024 levels. According to the policy, there are some country-specific quotas, but the overall aim is to reduce imports... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 01:02 LONDON
Taiwan drives away 16 Chinese vessels in coordinated maritime harassment around main island and Pratas
Taiwan says it has confronted and driven away 16 Chinese coastguard, research and fishing vessels in what it described as coordinated maritime harassment around its main island and the disputed Pratas Islands. The Taiwanese coastguard said the vessels were involved in simultaneous operations that it characterised as hybrid warfare. It said some of the ships entered restricted waters and that its own vessels took immediate action to neutralise the threat.According to the coastguard statement, the Chinese vessels included four fishing boats and were part of what it called an unusually large deployment. Taipei accused Beijing of trying to alter the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 17:59 LONDON
Trump suspends planned sanctions on Russia's trading partners as criticism grows
US President Donald Trump has suspended sanctions that were due to take effect within 48 hours against countries buying Russian oil or gas. The move reverses a measure approved by Congress about a month earlier and was intended to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine. The decision has drawn criticism from lawmakers in the United States and from Ukraine.According to the supporting material, Trump signed a decree halting the sanctions shortly before they were due to begin. In the document, he said the decision was in the interests of the United States, but did not explain why.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 02:59 LONDON
Zelenskyy warns Trump sanctions pause will embolden Russia as power grid strikes intensify
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Donald Trump's decision to pause a new sanctions package on Russia will encourage Moscow to intensify its war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian president said the move amounted to a "reward" for Vladimir Putin and argued that easing pressure on the Kremlin would only prolong the conflict. His comments came as Russia carried out one of its most severe recent attacks on Ukraine's power plants and energy infrastructure.Zelenskyy said on Saturday that he expected further sanctions relief for Russia in the future and urged Europe to open its own negotiations with Moscow if Washington continued seeking... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
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Rubio arrives in Samarkand as C5+1 Central Asia summit begins
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is arriving in Samarkand for talks with Central Asian ministers as the C5+1 summit gets under way. The meeting runs from Saturday to Tuesday in the Uzbek city, which is one of the region's most prominent diplomatic venues. The summit brings together the United States and the five Central Asian states in a format that has become a key channel for regional engagement.The supporting material says the gathering reflects a more pragmatic and transactional US approach to Central Asia. It also says Washington is seeking to reassert influence in a region that sits... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 09:59 LONDON
UK leaves open Chinese EV tariffs as part of EU Made in Europe scheme
Downing Street has left open the possibility of imposing tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles if the United Kingdom joins the European Union's Made in Europe package. The move comes after France dropped its opposition to Britain taking part in the scheme, which is designed to support European industry and curb subsidised imports. Beijing has warned that any such step would be discriminatory.The government said it would welcome the objective of including the UK in the Industrial Accelerator Act, but stressed that it was too early to set out the terms of any deal. A No 10 spokesperson said there was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 19:32 LONDON
Russia explores mediation as Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions continue
Russia is positioning itself as a possible mediator between Pakistan and Afghanistan as cross-border tensions continue and both sides have exchanged fire over the past year. Russian officials held separate meetings in Rawalpindi and Kabul on October 14, adding to signs that Moscow is trying to insert itself into a dispute that earlier regional efforts have not resolved. The talks come after repeated strikes into Afghan territory and a series of ceasefire attempts led by other regional powers.In Rawalpindi, Russia's interior minister, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, met Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir. At the same time, Sergey Naryshkin, the director... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 15:33 LONDON
China buys gold for 23rd straight month as reserve strategy shifts
China's central bank bought gold for a 23rd consecutive month in September, adding to a reserve strategy that analysts say is aimed at reducing reliance on US dollar assets. The People's Bank of China also made its largest monthly purchase in nearly three years, according to the supplied report, underscoring the scale of the recent buying. The move comes as Beijing continues to diversify its official reserves and as households in China have also increased demand for the metal.The central bank added about 23 tonnes in September, taking its reported holdings to roughly 2,410 tonnes, according to the World Gold... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 13:32 LONDON
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Trump says US is in denuclearisation talks with Russia and China
The United States is engaged in talks with Russia and China about nuclear disarmament, President Donald Trump has said. He made the claim during an interview with a US broadcaster, saying Washington was discussing a route to "denuclearise" with both countries. Trump also said he would "love to denuclearise if possible", describing the issue as a matter of concern for all three powers.Trump said China is racing to catch up in warhead numbers and could do so within five years. He said China's stockpile, which he put at about 620 warheads, remains far below those of the United States and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 12:59 LONDON
China urges Israel to halt West Bank settlement expansion as talks continue in Azerbaijan
China's foreign minister has told Israel to stop what Beijing described as the "forced establishment" of settlements in the West Bank and to reverse its actions. The remarks were made during a face-to-face meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the sidelines of a conference in Azerbaijan, according to a statement from China's foreign ministry. Wang Yi also said the Palestinian question is "the greatest historical injustice of this century," giving the exchange clear diplomatic weight.Wang said the two-state solution remains the correct direction for resolving the conflict and called for the Gaza Strip to be fully opened to access.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 12:07 LONDON
US sanctions disrupt Iranian flights, driving up travel times and costs
New United States aviation sanctions are disrupting international travel from Iran, with passengers facing cancelled routes, longer journeys and sharply higher fares. The impact has been most visible on travel to nearby hubs such as Dubai, where a trip that could take less than three hours in late September can now take up to 18 hours. Ticket prices on that route have also risen sharply, from about $100-$200 to more than $1,000.The changes follow a new round of sanctions targeting Iranian airlines and foreign companies that provide them with services. According to the supplied report, a September 23 deadline required... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Oct 2026 07:29 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
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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
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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