China expels two senior military officers as anti-corruption purge deepens
China has expelled two senior military officers from the ruling Communist Party in a further escalation of a long-running anti-corruption drive inside the armed forces. The move affects Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, both of whom held senior roles in the Central Military Commission, the body at the centre of China's defence command structure. State media said the pair were accused of corruption, political disloyalty and serious misconduct.According to the official account, the two men "seriously violated political discipline and political rules, formed cliques and factions, and were disloyal and dishonest to the party". Investigations into them were announced in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 18:29 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Iran, Russia and Ukraine dominate a day of rising security tensions
Iran warned that its war with the United States is not over and said it has prepared for a long term confrontation, after fresh threats from Tehran and Washington over possible new strikes and wider retaliation. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it would hit new targets and use new weapons if the US attacks again, while Washington also threatened to ground Iranian airlines worldwide from Wednesday. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli forces detained at least 53 Palestinians in a raid on Biddu, northwest of Jerusalem, and placed the town under lockdown, while Gaza health officials said Israeli... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Sep 2026 18:22 LONDON
Trump promotes major Belarus potash deal amid Canada trade dispute
US President Donald Trump said Washington is working on a "massive" deal to buy fertilizer from Belarus, in a move that would bring Belarusian potash into the centre of a wider trade and sanctions discussion. He said the material would cost "substantially less" than what the United States is currently paying to Canada, as his administration continues a trade dispute with its northern neighbour. The comments point to a possible shift in US sourcing for a key agricultural input, while also highlighting the political sensitivities around dealing with Minsk.Potash is a potassium-rich salt used in fertilizer and is important for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 18:00 LONDON
Europe closes higher as stocks firm, Brent slides and Ether surges, with FX and metals sending mixed signals
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly higher, led by the Euro Stoxx 50, CAC 40 and DAX, while Brent crude fell sharply and Ether posted a double-digit jump. The session also featured a firmer dollar against the euro and sterling, a stronger yen move in USD/JPY terms, and gains across silver and the platinum group metals. The combination points to a market that is still balancing growth optimism, commodity disinflation and fast-moving cross-asset flows. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Iran warns of fresh US strikes as Europe, Asia and the Middle East stay on edge
Iran has warned that the United States may resume strikes on the country, after its central military command said it had received information that Washington was preparing further action. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps added that it would hit new targets and use new weapons if the US attacks again, while France said it would summon Iran's ambassador after Tehran closed a French language centre linked to the embassy in Tehran. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the wider Middle East, the Houthis fired missiles toward Riyadh in a fresh escalation with Saudi Arabia, while powerful explosions at a Syrian army weapons depot... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Sep 2026 08:38 LONDON
Tokyo closes sharply higher as Nikkei surges past 65,000, while oil slumps and Ether extends its breakout
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading finished with a clear risk-on tone in equities, led by a powerful rally in Japan. The Nikkei 225 jumped +2.4% to 65,018.95, while the Kospi rose +4.7%. The move came alongside a weaker WTI crude price, down -8.2%, a firmer dollar against the yen, and a continued surge in Ether, which climbed +8.5%. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
France to summon Iran envoy after Tehran closes French language centre
France will summon Iran's ambassador in Paris after Iranian authorities closed a French-language centre linked to the French embassy in Tehran, escalating a diplomatic dispute between the two countries. The French Foreign Ministry said it would take "appropriate measures" in response to the closure. Iranian officials said the centre had carried out illegal acts and violated diplomatic conventions.The closure was announced on Sunday and attributed by Iranian authorities to the Tehran prosecutor's office through the judiciary. The judiciary's Mizan news website said the French Language Centre had operated for years under the guise of language instruction. It also accused the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 23:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran, Ukraine and Gaza dominate a day of widening conflict and political strain
Iran said it had set new conditions to end its war with the United States, as oil prices moved above $100 and Tehran said it had passed its demands to Washington through Qatari mediators. The warning came as the conflict continued to disrupt shipping routes and raise the risk of wider regional fallout. 🔗Tehran also warned that any new US led attack would bring sustained retaliation against US bases and interests, while separately expanding a mobilisation drive linked to the Basij militia and the Revolutionary Guard with a march and recruitment push in the capital. Iranian authorities also closed the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 20 Sep 2026 18:21 LONDON
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