Saudi strike on Yemen oil facility leaves two dead, Houthis say
Houthi authorities said two people were killed when a strike hit an oil company facility near Sanaa, after the Saudi-led coalition warned civilians to leave the site. The reported attack targeted the Al-Sabaha station west of the Houthi-held capital, which belongs to the Yemen Petroleum Company. An AFP correspondent in Sanaa reported hearing an explosion, while Houthi media said the facility had been struck.The Houthi-run health ministry said the dead were killed in the attack, but the supplied material does not give further details about their identities or the extent of any injuries. The Yemen Petroleum Company said the Al-Sabaha... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 17:31 LONDON
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Europe closes mixed as FTSE 100 outperforms, metals and energy firm while autos lag
Executive summary: European markets ended the session mixed, with the FTSE 100 rising 1.0% and the CAC 40 also higher, while the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. Commodities were a key support, led by platinum, natural gas and Brent crude, while global autos fell sharply. In FX, the euro weakened against the dollar and sterling also eased, reinforcing a cautious cross-asset tone. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 13 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street opens mixed as chips sink, energy and banks lead, and gold extends its surge
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a sharp sector split, as AI and chip stocks sold off hard while energy, banks, precious metals, and parts of the commodity complex advanced. The Nasdaq and Russell 2000 were lower, the Dow was higher, and the S&P 500 was little changed. The move points to a rotation away from high-multiple growth and into cyclical and defensive-linked trades, with crude, gold, silver, and platinum all firmer at the open. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 13 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
Iran warns Gulf cables and data centres could be targeted amid Red Sea tensions
Iran's security chief has warned that cables, data centres and artificial intelligence facilities across the region could be attacked if war with the United States erupts again. The warning comes as fighting continues in Yemen near Bab al-Mandeb, a narrow strait on the Red Sea through which a large share of global internet traffic passes. The remarks have sharpened concern about the vulnerability of digital infrastructure linking Europe and Asia.Mohsen Rezaei, identified as Iran's security chief, made the warning in the context of renewed regional tensions and the continuing conflict around the Red Sea corridor. The supporting material says more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 14:33 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Riyadh under repeated attack as IMF cuts regional outlook and Ukraine strikes continue
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a ballistic missile fired towards Riyadh as the Houthis claimed fresh strikes on the capital’s airport and an air base in Khami, with the airport remaining closed after renewed attacks. The claims came amid a third straight day of missile and drone attacks on the Saudi capital. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the wider Gulf, Qatar’s emir said the country had faced “exceptional events” as regional instability continued to weigh on the state, while the International Monetary Fund sharply downgraded its outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia, warning the region’s economy is now set to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Oct 2026 08:41 LONDON
IMF warns of elevated AI and cyber risks to global financial system in Bangkok
The International Monetary Fund has warned that elevated risks linked to artificial intelligence and cyber threats could trigger a sharp tightening of financial conditions and market turmoil. The warning was set out in the fund's latest Global Financial Stability Report, released during the second day of its annual meetings with the World Bank in Bangkok. The report said an AI-related market correction and severe cyber incidents are plausible near-term catalysts for disruption.The IMF said the recent boom in artificial intelligence, together with heavy investment in semiconductors and data centres, has supported global growth. It also cautioned that growing evidence suggests... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 07:32 LONDON
Flash floods in Nepal's Gorkha district strand more than 100 trekkers as rescue continues
More than 100 foreign trekkers remain stranded in central Nepal after flash floods and a landslide damaged the Manaslu trekking route in Gorkha district. The latest reports say the floods swept away bridges, hiking trails and hundreds of homes, adding to the disruption already caused by the blocked Budhi Gandaki River. Rescue operations are continuing as authorities work to move people out of affected areas and assess the damage.A local official with the Manaslu Conservation Area Project said the trekkers were stranded in different parts of the popular route after sections of the trail were washed away. Authorities said 321... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific open mixed as oil jumps, gold firms and Korea leads regional losses
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened with a split tone, as Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell -2.339%, South Korea’s Kospi dropped -8.845%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose +0.96% and Australia’s ASX 200 gained +0.378%. The move came alongside a sharp rise in WTI crude, a firmer dollar against the yen, and strength in precious metals, with gold up +1.2% and platinum up +3.557%. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 13 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Yandex services disrupted as Ukraine strike is linked to sharp drop in bot traffic
Volodymyr Zelensky said a Ukrainian strike on a Yandex data centre in Vladimir has been followed by a sharp fall in bot traffic, as the company's services began returning to normal. Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum in Poland, he said social media users may have noticed their feeds were quieter after the attack. He linked the outage to fewer online provocations, saying there was "less hate, less division, and fewer provocations" because there were fewer bots.The strike hit a data centre in Vladimir, about 100 miles east of Moscow, on Sunday, according to the report. Yandex said almost all... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 18:04 LONDON
Iran and Saudi Arabia hold first public contact since Houthi escalation over Yemen
Iran and Saudi Arabia have held their first publicly reported contact since the Houthi escalation intensified, with both sides discussing the conflict in Yemen and efforts to reduce tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on Sunday, according to the supplied material. Tehran also offered to help facilitate talks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah.The call came after deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia, including strikes on Riyadh's international airport over the weekend that killed 14 people and wounded hundreds, according to the supplied row.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 16:34 LONDON
Diesel prices surge as Iran war and Ukraine refinery strikes squeeze global supply
Global diesel markets are under renewed pressure as supply disruptions linked to the war involving Iran and Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy facilities continue to reduce exports. The latest reporting says the fall in diesel shipments has helped push prices higher in the United States, the United Kingdom and other markets. The issue has become a wider economic concern because diesel is central to road freight, shipping and other parts of the supply chain.The supplied material says United States President Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries for part of the global reduction in diesel exports, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 16:32 LONDON
Iran threatens US-UAE oil shuttle operations in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has signalled that it intends to disrupt a shuttle system moving crude oil beyond the Strait of Hormuz, escalating pressure on a maritime route that remains central to global energy flows. Iranian authorities said the system, which they described as Arab-operated and assisted by the United States, is now an explicit target. The warning comes as the Strait has been largely closed to shipping after earlier attacks, with exports rerouted through a route reportedly opened by the US Navy.Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei said on Sunday night that the shuttle operation involved smaller vessels transferring oil to larger tankers.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 16:30 LONDON
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Europe opens mixed as metals surge, Brent jumps and autos lag, with FTSE higher and Euro Stoxx 50 under pressure
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 edged higher while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. The biggest moves were in commodities, where gold, silver, platinum and palladium all advanced, Brent crude climbed above $103, and Ether also rallied sharply. Autos were weaker, while currency moves were modest, with sterling firmer against the dollar and the euro slightly softer. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo Close: Nikkei Slips as Korea Sells Off, Oil and Precious Metals Rally Across Asia-Pacific
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a split picture, as Japan and South Korea weakened while Australia and Hong Kong advanced. The sharpest move came in Seoul, where the Kospi fell -8.3%, while the Nikkei 225 lost -1.3%. In contrast, the ASX 200 rose +1.1% and the Hang Seng added +0.9%. Commodities were broadly firmer, with WTI crude up +3.5%, gold up +1.6%, and silver up +2.0%, while USD/JPY edged higher to 158.373 and USD/CNY slipped to 6.6915. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Mixed as Nikkei Slips, Kospi Sinks and Commodities Hold Firm
Executive summary: Tokyo and Asia-Pacific markets opened with a risk-off tone, led by a sharp drop in Korea’s Kospi and a softer Nikkei 225. At the same time, Hang Seng and ASX 200 were firmer, while gold, WTI crude and natural gas all traded higher. FX moves were modest, with the yen slightly weaker against the dollar and the yuan slightly stronger. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 12 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
Day News Recap: Deadly Gulf attacks, Ukraine strikes and global unrest dominate a grim day
Repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and wounded 309, leaving Riyadh's airport shut as the fallout widened and Donald Trump said the United States may join Saudi strikes on the Houthis. đź”— đź”—Security in the Gulf deteriorated further as attacks and warnings spread around the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, where an Iranian Guard report said a petrol tanker hit a naval mine and exploded, and US forces later disabled a cargo ship that allegedly ignored repeated warnings. đź”— đź”— đź”— Shipping firms were also said to be offering captains... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Oct 2026 18:23 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Riyadh airport strike kills 12 as Pakistan declares emergency and Isaias batters US
Saudi Arabia remained on alert after a Houthi strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 12 people and injured more than 300, forcing operations to shut down and deepening regional tensions. đź”—Britain said it stands behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Donald Trump called for Ukraine to choose a new leader capable of reaching a peace agreement, a remark that added fresh pressure on Kyiv and its allies. đź”—In Pakistan, the government imposed a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, effectively suspending the provincial administration led by the opposition, in a sharp escalation of political control in the northwest.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Oct 2026 12:20 LONDON
Tanker explodes after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Guard says
A petrol tanker exploded and caught fire after striking a naval mine while crossing the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The incident was reported on Saturday and involved one of the world's most important oil transit routes. No independent confirmation of the circumstances has been provided so far.The Guard did not disclose the vessel's name, flag or origin. It also gave no details on possible casualties or the extent of the damage. Iranian state media carried the account, but the available information remains limited and unverified by outside sources.The reported blast comes amid a sharp rise in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 19:59 LONDON
Syria calls for probe as Black Sea cargo ship sinks after reported attack
Syria has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the sinking of the Togolese-flagged cargo ship Alfa Watan in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone. The appeal comes as 10 crew members remain unaccounted for, including nine Syrians and one Egyptian. Syrian authorities also questioned why search and rescue operations were halted before the sailors were found.Mazen Aloush, from Syria's port authority, asked the International Maritime Organization and Bulgarian authorities to establish why the search was called off. He said the fate of the missing crew was still unknown and urged officials to use all available technical means to locate and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 18:59 LONDON
Ireland inflation hits highest level since January 2024 as energy costs rise
Ireland's annual inflation rate rose to 4.1% in the year to September, according to the Central Statistics Office, reaching its highest level since January 2024. The increase was driven largely by higher energy costs, with energy products up 15.3% year on year. The latest reading was above the 3.7% annual rise recorded in August and points to renewed pressure on household budgets.The statistics office said the jump in energy prices followed a rise in oil costs linked to conflict in the Middle East. It added that the cost to households for electricity, gas and home-heating oil has risen significantly since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 12:07 LONDON
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Malaysia says it will back Myanmar's ASEAN reintegration after talks in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia's prime minister has said his government will do "whatever is possible" to help Myanmar return to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, after hosting talks in Kuala Lumpur with Myanmar's military-backed leader Min Aung Hlaing. The meeting took place during a two-day visit, the first by Min Aung Hlaing to Malaysia since he became president in April. It comes as Malaysia continues to engage directly with Myanmar despite long-running criticism over the country's political and human rights situation.Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia would work to strengthen cooperation and eventually bring Myanmar back into the regional bloc "without prejudice", according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 12:02 LONDON
Tanker hit by multiple projectiles off Qatar coast, UKMTO says
A tanker sailing off the north coast of Qatar was struck by multiple projectiles on Wednesday, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency. The incident took place about 94 kilometres north of Madinat ash Shamal, within Qatar's exclusive economic zone. UKMTO said casualties were reported and that authorities were investigating the attack.The agency did not say how many people were killed or injured, and it did not identify the vessel or say where it was registered. It also did not give any indication of who may have carried out the attack. Qatar has not publicly commented on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 04:29 LONDON
India central bank raises repo rate for first time since 2023 as inflation pressures build
India's central bank has raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%, in its first increase in nearly four years. The Reserve Bank of India said the move was aimed at containing inflation as the economy faces a mix of weather-related disruptions, volatile oil prices and wider geopolitical uncertainty. The decision is likely to affect borrowing costs for households and businesses, including car, home and personal loans.Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank could either raise rates further or leave them unchanged, but cuts were "off the table for now". He said the decision reflected challenging geopolitical... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 12:02 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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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 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 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
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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
