Ben-Gvir joins Al-Aqsa compound incursion as regional condemnation grows
More than 4,200 Israeli settlers and members of far-right groups entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Thursday, according to the latest confirmed figures in the report. The incursion took place under heavy police protection and was described as one of the largest at the site this year. Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir also entered the compound, adding to tensions at one of the most sensitive religious sites in the city.The entry coincided with Tisha B'Av, a Jewish day of mourning, and was carried out over several hours. Palestinian officials said Israeli forces imposed tight restrictions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 00:29 LONDON
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India's DRDO conducts first flight test of Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation has carried out the first flight test of the Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile at APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The test was described by the Ministry of Defence as successful, with the missile intercepting an electronic target that simulated a high-speed, high-altitude aerial threat. The launch marks a new step in India's effort to build an indigenous long-range air defence capability.According to the official statement, the maiden test took place on Thursday and was monitored by Defence Secretary and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D, and Chairman of DRDO, Rajesh Kumar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 00:03 LONDON
US to impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners as forced-labour claims drive policy shift
Australia will face a 12.5% tariff on exports to the United States from later today, under a wider package of new import duties affecting around 60 trading partners. The measures are due to take effect at 12:01am Friday local time in Washington, as a temporary 10% tariff expires. Some countries, including the United Kingdom, will be subject to a lower 10% rate.The Trump administration says the tariffs are linked to a trade investigation into forced labour and slavery, and that the United States is acting to protect American companies from unfair competition. The new duties follow earlier tariff measures that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 23:59 LONDON
Oil jumps above $100 as Houthis claim attack on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea
Benchmark Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel for the first time since May after Yemen's Houthi movement said it had struck two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea. The claim has intensified concern over shipping routes that are already under pressure, including the Red Sea corridor and the Strait of Hormuz. Markets reacted to the prospect of further disruption to global energy flows at a time of heightened regional conflict.The Houthis said the attack was carried out in a military operation against the vessels, which they identified as ENCELA and LAYLIA. The supplied material says a Saudi... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 23:31 LONDON
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Trump considers larger strikes on Iran as attacks spread across the Gulf
United States President Donald Trump says he is considering what he described as a "massive attack" on Iran after another wave of Iranian missile and drone strikes hit US allies and assets across the Gulf. In remarks to a US news website, Trump said he was close to making a decision and that the United States was "all set" for it. The comments came as the confrontation between Washington and Tehran widened beyond Iran's borders and into Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.The latest Iranian attacks followed another night of US strikes on Iran, which Iranian media said had continued for 12... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 23:29 LONDON
UN investigators urge Iran to halt executions of 10 protest participants
Independent UN human rights investigators on Thursday called for Iran to immediately halt the execution of 10 men who took part in a protest in the central city of Isfahan earlier this year. The appeal was issued as the men faced execution linked to the protest activity described by the investigators. The investigators warned that some relatives of the 10 men have already been called for final visits. The source gives no names, no court details, and no additional information on the proceedings beyond the fact that the men participated in the Isfahan protest. The report is limited to the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 22:02 LONDON
Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike over exam paper leaks in India
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended a 26-day hunger strike over a series of examination paper leaks, bringing a high-profile protest to a close late on Thursday. The fast was tied to demands for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and drew attention to anger among students over repeated leaks affecting major exams. Wangchuk said he ended the strike after what he described as a long negotiation over conditions and because of concern about possible violence in the country.The protest began on June 28 and was linked to solidarity with the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party, which has been pressing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 21:32 LONDON
UK says it is ready 24/7 to defend itself after Iran brands British bases legitimate targets
The British government has said it is "ready 24/7 to defend itself" after Iran said UK bases used by the United States were "legitimate targets". The warning comes amid a continuing US strike campaign against Iran, with the supplied material saying American aircraft have been operating from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. It also follows Iran's accusation that the UK is an accomplice in the war.Iran's foreign ministry said the UK was an "accomplice" in the US campaign, while the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said any country supporting the US militarily would be responsible for the consequences. The UK has allowed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 21:29 LONDON
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak intensifies as first nursery opens for affected children
The Democratic Republic of Congo has opened its first UNICEF-supported nursery for infants and children affected by Ebola as the outbreak continues to intensify. The facility is in Ituri province in the north-east of the country, which officials describe as the epicentre of the outbreak. It comes as the health ministry says the country has recorded 2,344 cases and 963 deaths.The nursery is intended for children whose parents are receiving Ebola treatment or have died from the disease. According to the supporting material, 135 children in Ituri have been orphaned by the outbreak, and children with confirmed Ebola account for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 21:03 LONDON
FBI arrests Pulaski Town Councilman in child sexual abuse material case
The FBI arrested Steven Wayne Erickson, 48, in Roanoke, Virginia, on a federal criminal complaint, according to the source. He was charged with one count of receipt of child sexual abuse material and one count of distribution of child sexual abuse material. Erickson is identified as the Pulaski County Work Report Program Coordinator and a current member of the Pulaski Town Council. The source says he previously served as a sheriff's deputy and a corrections officer. The arrest was announced today in the source text. No additional facts were provided on the circumstances of the complaint, the evidence, or any... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 21:03 LONDON
Yemen announces resumption of oil exports after long halt
Yemen's leadership has announced that oil exports are set to resume after a halt that began in late 2022, in a move the government says is aimed at easing its financial crisis. The announcement was made by Rashad al-Alimi, head of the Presidential Leadership Council, and is tied to a plan to restore one of the state's main sources of foreign currency. The government says the revenues would be used to pay salaries, improve services and support economic stability.The reported restart date is July 20, according to the supplied material, although the announcement itself was reported on July 23. Yemen's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 21:00 LONDON
Iraqi Prime Minister makes first official visit to Iran for talks on security and cooperation
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is in Tehran for his first official visit since taking office in May, with talks focused on bilateral cooperation, shared interests and regional security. The two-day trip brings him together with senior Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, as both sides seek to deepen ties. The visit also includes the signing of agreements and memoranda of understanding covering foreign affairs, finance, the economy and energy.According to the Iraqi News Agency, al-Zaidi and Pezeshkian oversaw the signing of the agreements in Tehran on Thursday. Al-Zaidi said Iraq would not accept hostile action against Iran by any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 20:00 LONDON
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Nepal PM Balendra Shah to meet Indian and Chinese envoys in Kathmandu after 100 days in office
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah is expected to meet the Indian and Chinese ambassadors separately in Kathmandu this week, in a notable departure from his earlier self-imposed practice of not holding meetings with foreign envoys. The planned talks are being coordinated by Nepal's foreign ministry, according to the supporting report. No specific dates have been announced.The meetings would involve India's ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, and China's ambassador, Zhang Maoming. The report says Shah is expected to meet both diplomats on the same day, although the schedule has not been made public. A prime ministerial aide said Shah had begun... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 19:35 LONDON
UK PM Burnham rules out new Scottish independence referendum after Glasgow meeting
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out a new Scottish independence referendum, saying the issue is off limits for his government. He made the comments during a meeting with Scotland's First Minister John Swinney in Glasgow on Thursday. The exchange comes only days after Burnham took office on July 20 and quickly became a fresh constitutional flashpoint.Burnham said a new vote would distract from efforts to grow the economy and reduce the cost of living, which he has made central to his new administration. According to a statement shared by the UK government, he said he was not focused... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 19:32 LONDON
Hezbollah attacks Aoun's Washington visit as Lebanon-Israel talks advance
Hezbollah has condemned Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's recent visit to Washington, calling it a sign of submission to foreign tutelage. In a statement, the group said the trip failed to secure an American commitment to Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory and did not stop what it described as continued killing, bombing and bulldozing in the south. The remarks add fresh political pressure on Beirut as it tries to move forward with a US-backed framework on the border.The group also reiterated its rejection of direct talks between Lebanon and Israel, which began in April, and of the framework agreement signed last... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 19:09 LONDON
US-Saudi nuclear deal raises proliferation concerns in Congress
Concerns are growing over the security implications of a proposed 30-year nuclear deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia. The agreement, which would see Washington transfer nuclear technology to the Gulf kingdom, has now been tabled in the US Congress for review. It comes amid warnings that the plan could intensify fears of a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.According to the supporting material, US officials say the deal is intended for civilian nuclear purposes. However, the exact terms have not been made public, and reports have raised the possibility that Saudi Arabia could be allowed to enrich... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 19:06 LONDON
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Houthi Red Sea attacks push Brent crude above $100 as shipping route comes under pressure
Oil prices have risen back above $100 a barrel after Houthi rebels said they had struck Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and announced a blockade of a key Saudi shipping route. The move has added pressure to maritime traffic through the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a chokepoint linking the Arabian Peninsula with the Horn of Africa. The disruption comes as the wider Middle East conflict continues to widen and markets react to the risk of further attacks.The price of Brent crude moved above $100 for the first time in two months, according to the supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 19:03 LONDON
Meloni and El-Sisi discuss bilateral ties, migration and regional stability
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a telephone conversation today with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the occasion of Egypt's National Day. The call focused on bilateral relations between Italy and Egypt at the political and economic level. According to the source, the two leaders also reviewed activities under the Mattei Plan, with particular attention to the technical and vocational training sector. No further operational details were provided on the scope or timing of those activities. Meloni and El-Sisi additionally discussed their joint efforts to counter irregular migration. In light of the difficult regional context, they agreed to remain... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 19:01 LONDON
US House votes to limit Iran war as Senate measure fails amid renewed fighting
The United States House of Representatives has voted to limit President Donald Trump's power to wage war against Iran, in a move that comes as the conflict continues to intensify. The resolution passed by 214 votes to 208, with four Republicans joining Democrats, according to the supplied material. Shortly afterwards, a related measure failed in the Senate by 47 votes to 49, underscoring the split in Congress over the administration's approach.The votes came nearly a week after three US military personnel were killed in an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan, and after the conflict re-escalated when a ceasefire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
Trump says he will not block Tate brothers extradition to the UK
US President Donald Trump will not intervene to stop the extradition of Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate to the United Kingdom, the White House said on Thursday. The brothers were detained by US authorities in Miami on Saturday, after British prosecutors announced new charges against them. Their lawyer has described the case as politically motivated, but the White House said there would be no role for the administration in the extradition process.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing that the president would not stop the extradition. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also distanced the administration from the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 18:32 LONDON
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Trump ties Saudi nuclear deal to Abraham Accords as US announces civilian pact
Donald Trump has said a planned civilian nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia will be approved only if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords and normalises relations with Israel. In a post on his Truth Social account, he said the agreement was "totally subject" to Saudi Arabia joining the framework, adding a new political condition to a deal that had already been announced with limited public detail. Saudi Arabia did not immediately respond to the claim.The comments came a day after the United States Department of Energy announced that Washington and Riyadh had signed what it described as a "peaceful nuclear... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 18:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East tensions drive deaths, oil spike and wider security fallout
The biggest escalation came in the Middle East, where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran was not serious about a ceasefire deal, while Washington also investigated claims that Russia may have helped Tehran target CIA related sites in the Gulf. Donald Trump attended the repatriation at Dover Air Force Base for US service members killed in the war with Iran, and the US House passed a $1.15 trillion military bill that expands cooperation with Israel. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Oil markets were jolted as Brent crude moved above $100 a barrel for the first time since May, with shipping... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Jul 2026 18:22 LONDON
Two Palestinians killed in Beit Furik amid West Bank farmland fire confrontation
Two Palestinian men were killed in the town of Beit Furik, east of Nablus, after Israeli forces opened fire during a confrontation linked to fires on farmland, according to local reports. The incident took place in the occupied West Bank and also left four Palestinians injured, Palestinian officials said. An Israeli man was stabbed in the same episode and was airlifted to hospital, according to the Israeli military report.Palestinian officials told Wafa that Israeli forces in the area opened fire on Palestinians who had gone to extinguish flames on agricultural land. The mayor of Beit Furik, Yousef Hanani, said residents... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as FTSE outperforms, oil slides and sterling weakens
Executive summary: European equities finished mixed, with the FTSE 100 edging higher while Germany’s DAX, France’s CAC 40 and the Euro Stoxx 50 all slipped. The session was shaped by a sharp drop in Brent crude, a firmer dollar, weaker sterling and gains in gold, silver and natural gas. The move in energy helped support UK large caps, while rate-sensitive and export-heavy continental benchmarks lost ground. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Oil surges to $100 as Middle East conflict threatens supply routes
Brent crude has risen above $100 a barrel for the first time since May as renewed conflict in the Middle East rattles global energy markets. The benchmark price climbed more than 6% on Thursday after several days of gains, with traders reacting to intensified US strikes on Iran and fresh attacks on tankers in the Red Sea. The move has revived fears over the security of key shipping routes and the stability of oil supplies.The latest spike came after Houthi militia in Yemen attacked oil tankers in the Red Sea, adding pressure to a market already unsettled by the wider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 16:02 LONDON
Gaza reconstruction bill rises as report warns of worsening shortages and fresh deaths
A new report says rebuilding Gaza will cost about $71.4bn, or €61bn, after nearly two years of war and widespread destruction. The assessment says the money would be needed over the coming years to restore homes, hospitals, schools, roads, water networks and other essential infrastructure. It comes as violence on the ground has continued despite a formal ceasefire agreed in October.The report was published by Oxfam with the Palestine Trade Center and the Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute. It says Israeli military attacks over the past week killed dozens of Palestinians, including seven children, while the United Nations said on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 15:59 LONDON
US investigates fresh allegations that Russia helped Iran target CIA sites in the Gulf
US intelligence agencies are examining fresh allegations that Russia may have helped Iran target CIA-related sites and personnel in the Gulf, according to reporting published on Thursday. The inquiry comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila on the margins of a Southeast Asian summit, with Ukraine officially the main item on the agenda. The reported intelligence concerns have added a new layer of tension to already strained US-Russia relations.The latest reporting says the question was prompted by Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities, including the embassy in Saudi Arabia, and by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 15:31 LONDON
Shipping disruption deepens in Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb as tanker fire reported
Maritime insurance costs are rising sharply as disruption intensifies in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb, two waterways that are central to global energy and trade flows. Iranian sources said an explosion set a tanker ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz after it tried to travel the southern route off the coast of Oman. They also said two other vessels turned back after the blast, underscoring the immediate effect on traffic through the waterway.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the tanker fire happened on Thursday and claimed the three ships were acting under US orders. In the same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 15:29 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Lower as Oil Surges, Energy Leads and Tech Holds Up Better Than the Broader Market
Executive summary: US equities opened under pressure, with the S&P 500 down -1.2%, the Dow off -1.4% and the Nasdaq Composite lower by -2.1%. The sharpest move in the early tape is in WTI crude, which jumped +9.1%, helping energy stocks outperform while banks, large-cap benchmarks and the Russell 2000 slipped. The opening pattern points to a market reacting to higher oil, firmer defensive demand in gold and silver, and a rotation toward energy, defence and chips rather than broad risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
Kashmiri activist Khurram Parvez and journalist Irfan Mehraj freed on bail after years in prison
Indian authorities have released prominent Kashmiri human rights activist Khurram Parvez and journalist Irfan Mehraj on bail after years in prison on terrorism-financing charges. The two men walked free from a jail in New Delhi late on Wednesday, according to relatives, but remain subject to strict court-imposed restrictions. The National Investigation Agency is seeking to overturn the bail order, keeping the case active in the coming weeks.Parvez, who serves as programme coordinator for the Jammu Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society, was arrested in 2021 at his home in Srinagar. Mehraj, a freelance journalist who had worked with the same rights... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 14:35 LONDON
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More than 20,000 evacuated as wildfire advances near Bordeaux
More than 20,000 people have been evacuated in south-west France as a fast-moving wildfire continues to spread near Saumos, west of Bordeaux. The blaze is burning in dense pine forest close to the Arcachon Bay area, a popular tourist destination on the Atlantic coast. Authorities said the situation remains unfavourable as firefighters work to bring the fire under control.The fire had burned 2,400 hectares in less than 24 hours, according to firefighters. Around 700 firefighters and four waterbombing planes have been deployed to the area. The Gironde prefecture said the blaze began near the village of Saumos, about 40 kilometres... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 13:40 LONDON
Iraq's Prime Minister Visits Tehran After Washington Trip
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has arrived in Tehran for a high-stakes diplomatic visit just days after concluding his first official trip to the United States. The move places Baghdad once again at the centre of efforts to balance relations between Washington and Tehran. It also underlines the new government's attempt to present Iraq as a more independent regional actor.The visit follows al-Zaidi's meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington, where the two sides reportedly discussed a wider economic relationship. According to the supplied report, Iraq announced dozens of agreements and partnerships with US companies during that trip, along... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 13:37 LONDON
US-Iran conflict deepens as Rubio says Tehran is not serious about ceasefire deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran was not serious about a ceasefire deal and warned that Tehran would pay a heavy price as tensions with Washington continued. He made the remarks during the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Philippines, where he was asked about Iranian officials' recent rhetoric. Rubio said the price for Iran would keep rising and accused Tehran of trying to alter agreements after entering them.Rubio also responded directly to comments from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who had described Tehran's defence posture as an "eye for an eye" approach. In reply, Rubio said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 13:31 LONDON
Death toll climbs in South Asia floods as relief efforts expand
Heavy rain and flash flooding across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan have now killed at least 82 people in 72 hours, according to the latest figures in the supplied material. The flooding began earlier in the week after unusually high rainfall between July 18 and 20, and has affected communities across a wide area. The disaster has hit Assam in India, parts of Pakistan including Lahore, and eastern Afghanistan, where rescue operations are still under way.In India, local authorities said at least 10 people died in the past 24 hours, taking the national death toll there to 36. More than 650,000... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 13:09 LONDON
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Chinese diplomats leave Labor conference in Adelaide after Taiwan observer dispute
Chinese diplomats have left Australia's Labor Party national conference in Adelaide after objecting to the presence of Taiwanese representatives at the event. The dispute unfolded on Thursday morning when three Chinese diplomats confronted Labor National Secretary Paul Erickson over two officials from Taiwan's de facto embassy in Canberra, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, attending as observers. Labor confirmed that the Taiwanese representatives were entitled to remain at the conference.According to the supplied report, Mr Erickson made clear to the Chinese diplomats that the Taiwan representatives could stay. The Chinese delegation later left the venue and did not join other... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 13:06 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: US Iran tensions deepen as EU tightens Russia sanctions and EasyJet profits slump
The US and Iran remained locked in a widening confrontation, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying Tehran is seeking a deal even as it faces a higher price from the conflict, while US Central Command said strikes on Iranian military targets continued for a 12th night. A tanker fire was also reported in the Strait of Hormuz, underlining the risk to shipping in one of the world’s most sensitive waterways. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, more than 2,300 Israelis entered the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Thursday during Tisha B'Av, one of the largest incursions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Jul 2026 12:24 LONDON
Russia passes sweeping law targeting citizens abroad
Russia's parliament has approved a new law that would sharply restrict the rights of some citizens living abroad, in a move aimed at people accused by the state of political offences or other conduct it says harms national interests. The State Duma passed the bill in its second and third readings on Wednesday, clearing it for implementation once officially published. The measure targets Russians outside the country who are facing prosecution at home on political grounds, as well as others already punished under a range of laws linked to dissent and national security.According to the legislation, affected citizens would face... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 10:33 LONDON
EasyJet profits plunge 70% as fuel costs rise amid Iran conflict
EasyJet has reported a sharp fall in quarterly profits after higher fuel costs and later passenger bookings hit the airline during the period affected by the conflict in Iran. The low-cost carrier said pre-tax profit dropped 70% to £85m in the three months from April to June, down from £286m a year earlier. It said the increase in fuel costs and the change in booking patterns were both linked to the conflict and the resulting rise in energy prices.The airline said fuel costs rose by £105m after hostilities in the Middle East pushed energy prices higher in late February. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 10:02 LONDON
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Five killed in checkpoint attack in southern Thailand as authorities call it terrorism
Five paramilitary rangers were killed and six civilians injured in an armed attack on a checkpoint in Narathiwat province in southern Thailand, according to the military's Internal Security Operations Command Region 4. The assault took place on Wednesday and involved about 10 people dressed in black who arrived in a pickup truck and on motorcycles. Authorities said the attackers used military-grade firearms and pipe bombs before fleeing the scene.The injured included two children, a three-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy, the statement said. After the attack, the assailants escaped with three AK-47 rifles, three bulletproof vests and several mobile phones... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 09:59 LONDON
Spanish police evacuate residents as wildfire threatens homes near Madrid
Police have evacuated residents as a wildfire threatened homes near Madrid on Thursday, according to the supplied report. The fire was close enough to residential areas to prompt an immediate response from officers on the ground. The incident is being treated as a live developing event in the Spanish capital region.The confirmed details are limited, but the report says police were involved in moving people away from the danger area. No casualty figures, damage estimates or exact evacuation numbers were provided in the source material. The timing of the report places the response on 23 July 2026, with the situation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 09:30 LONDON
Rubio and Lavrov meet in Manila as Ukraine war talks continue
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Manila on the sidelines of an Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting, with the war in Ukraine at the centre of their discussions. The meeting took place on Thursday and lasted just over half an hour, according to Russian media reports cited in the supplied material. It came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had spoken with US envoys in an effort to revive stalled talks aimed at ending the conflict.Russia's foreign ministry said Lavrov reaffirmed Moscow's readiness for a political and diplomatic settlement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 09:01 LONDON
EU agrees 21st Russia sanctions package after Greece secures LNG exemption
EU ambassadors have reached a political agreement on the bloc's 21st sanctions package against Russia, ending weeks of delay over the latest round of measures linked to the war in Ukraine. The deal was reached on Thursday after member states overcame objections to several parts of the package. It now moves to technical completion and a written procedure for adoption.The package targets energy, financial services, crypto and trade, according to officials cited in the supplied material. It also includes a 12-month freeze on the Russian oil price cap adjustment, which had been due to rise automatically. Greece secured a one-year... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 08:59 LONDON
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Europe opens higher as oil shock, precious metals rally and FX turns defensive
Executive summary: European equities opened firmer across the board, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all in the green as traders digested a sharp jump in Brent crude, stronger precious metals and a softer pound. The move points to a market still balancing inflation risk from energy with support for commodity-linked assets and defensives. Autos lagged, while gold, silver and platinum all extended gains. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
Origin Energy confirms unauthorised access to customer data in Australia
Origin Energy has confirmed that some customer data was accessed and disclosed without authorisation in a cyber incident affecting the Australian energy retailer. The company said it is still working to determine how many customers were affected. It said it will contact customers once it has confirmed who is impacted.In a statement released through the Australian Securities Exchange, Origin said the affected information may include names, addresses, dates of birth, contact phone numbers and account details. It also said the data could include the last four digits of a credit card or the last three digits of a bank account.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 07:30 LONDON
White House adviser accuses China's Moonshot AI of stealing model capabilities
A White House adviser has accused Beijing-based Moonshot AI of carrying out a large-scale effort to steal the capabilities of leading US artificial intelligence models. Michael Kratsios, the science and technology adviser to President Donald Trump, said the company used a technique known as distillation to extract answers from a stronger model and apply them to its own Kimi K3 system. He also said Moonshot may have used restricted Nvidia servers to train its models.Kratsios said on social media that the US government has information suggesting Moonshot AI distilled capabilities from Anthropic's Fable AI for the development of Kimi K3.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 05:37 LONDON
Heatwave worsens prison conditions as Rached Ghannouchi faints in Tunisia
A severe heatwave has intensified conditions at Mornaguia prison in Tunisia, where jailed opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi was seen temporarily losing consciousness during a visit on Tuesday, according to a witness. The account came from Haifa Chebbi, the daughter of imprisoned opposition politician Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, who said she saw the 85-year-old former parliament speaker faint in the stifling heat. She described the prison environment as so extreme that she herself struggled to breathe and walk by the time she left.Chebbi said temperatures inside the facility reached 52C during her visit, while detainees were said to spend most of their... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 05:34 LONDON
More than 20 killed in armed attacks on villages in northwest Nigeria
At least 20 people have been killed after armed gang members attacked villages in Zamfara State in northwest Nigeria, according to a report citing the AFP news agency. The violence took place on Wednesday in communities in the Talata Mafara local government area, with the attacks reported between about 14:00 GMT and 15:00 GMT. Local representative Nasiru Lauwali said a large number of bandits invaded the communities and targeted people they encountered.The attacks are the latest in a surge of violence affecting northwest and central Nigeria in recent weeks. Armed gangs, often described locally as bandits, have repeatedly raided villages... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 05:02 LONDON
Houthis claim Red Sea tanker strikes and Bab al-Mandab closure amid Iran-US escalation
Yemen's Houthi movement has said it attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and closed the Bab al-Mandab Strait, intensifying pressure on one of the world's most sensitive shipping corridors. The claim came after the United States carried out another round of strikes on Iran, extending the confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The reported developments raise the risk of further disruption to commercial shipping in the Red Sea and nearby waters.The Houthis named the vessels as the Encelia and the Layla, and said they had targeted them with drones and missiles for allegedly violating what they described as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 03:59 LONDON
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Spain and France battle major wildfires amid extreme heat risk
Firefighters in Spain and France are battling major wildfires as forecasters warn of very high to extreme fire danger in the coming days. In central Spain, a blaze in the Guadalajara region has burned more than 32,000 hectares, making it one of the country's largest recorded fires. The situation comes as both countries continue to face intense summer heat and dry conditions that have made containment more difficult.Spanish weather officials said the wildfire risk was very high or extreme across most of mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands. They also warned that the danger could rise further in the coming... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 03:03 LONDON
Russia reports further drone strikes on Wildberries logistics hubs as deaths and damage mount
Russian officials and the company said Ukrainian drones have hit additional Wildberries logistics hubs in the southern regions of Krasnodar and Stavropol Krai, extending a series of strikes on the retailer's warehouse network. The latest attacks were reported overnight into Wednesday and followed earlier strikes on facilities in Elektrostal and Kotovsk. Fires broke out at warehouse sites, and the company said further casualties had been reported.According to the supplied material, the earlier attacks killed seven workers on a night shift in Kotovsk and fatally wounded one person at Elektrostal, while dozens more were injured and goods worth an estimated £750m... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 02:29 LONDON
US House passes $1.15 trillion military bill expanding Israel cooperation
The US House of Representatives has narrowly passed a $1.15 trillion military spending package that includes a measure to expand military technology cooperation with Israel. The vote took place on Wednesday and passed by 216 to 212, with most lawmakers voting along party lines. The bill now moves to the Senate, where its prospects remain uncertain.The package is the 2027 National Defence Authorisation Act, a major annual defence bill that sets policy and spending priorities for the armed forces. According to the supplied material, six Democrats voted in favour and seven Republicans voted against it. Republican Representative Thomas Massie criticised... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 02:00 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Mixed as Nikkei Slips, Metals Surge and Oil Jumps on Inflation and Geopolitical Stress
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a split tone, as Japanese equities eased while commodities extended a powerful rally. The Nikkei 225 fell -1.1% and the Nikkei 225 ETF slipped -1.3%, while silver surged +7.1%, gold rose +3.1% and WTI crude climbed +6.1%. The move points to a market still wrestling with higher energy costs, firmer inflation expectations and a stronger dollar-yen backdrop. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Jul 2026 01:15 LONDON
US says interim trade deal with India is almost complete after Manila meeting
The United States and India said an interim trade deal is close to completion after a meeting between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Manila. The talks took place on the sidelines of ASEAN and East Asia meetings, bringing the two ministers together as both sides continue work on a broader strategic agenda.Officials said the discussion also covered defence, energy, critical minerals and artificial intelligence. US officials said the interim trade deal is "almost complete", while the State Department said the ministers discussed recent developments in the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific. A spokesperson... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 00:30 LONDON
Three US soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan base amid wider US-Iran escalation
Three US soldiers were killed in an Iranian attack on a United States military site in Jordan, according to the supplied report. The strike took place on Friday and is described as part of the wider US-Israel war on Iran. It is the first time US soldiers have been killed by Iranian attacks on US military installations since March 1.The report says the attack showed that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps still has the ability to inflict lethal damage five months into the conflict. It adds that the Pentagon has not released full details of the strike. Analysts quoted in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 23:32 LONDON
UN condemns Nicaragua move to abolish elections amid crackdown
The United Nations human rights chief has condemned Nicaragua's latest political crackdown after President Daniel Ortega said there would be no elections in the country. The statement, issued on Wednesday, came days after Ortega announced that opposition parties would be shut out of any vote. It adds to growing concern that the country's civic and political space is being steadily closed.UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said the latest developments deepen severe restrictions on fundamental freedoms and the erosion of the rule of law. He said power in Nicaragua was increasingly concentrated under the co-presidency of Ortega and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 21:30 LONDON
Death toll rises to 20 after blast and tunnel collapse at hydroelectric project in Sikkim
Rescuers in India's northeastern state of Sikkim are continuing efforts at a collapsed tunnel at an under-construction hydroelectric project after a gas explosion killed at least 20 workers. The incident took place at a 500-megawatt project being built for the state-owned National Hydroelectric Power Corporation, according to officials involved in the response. Authorities said 25 workers were trapped when the tunnel gave way, and the latest figures indicate that 13 bodies have been recovered so far.Rajiv Roka, director of the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority, said rescuers had also seen seven to eight more bodies inside the tunnel but had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 20:32 LONDON
Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya gives first televised address after selection
Khalil al-Hayya, newly chosen as head of Hamas's political bureau, has delivered his first televised address since taking the post. In the speech, broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa TV, he pledged to rebuild Gaza, ease the suffering of its people and work toward the release of political prisoners held in Israel. He also called for an immediate end to what he described as Israeli aggression in Gaza.Al-Hayya was selected by the General Shura Council on Monday, according to the supplied material, after a run-off vote in which he was chosen ahead of former political chief Khaled Meshaal. He replaced Yahya Sinwar,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 20:30 LONDON
Rubio says India did not raise concerns over proposed US generic drug tariffs in Manila talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India did not raise concerns about proposed US tariffs on generic drugs during his meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Manila. The two officials met on the sidelines of ASEAN-related diplomacy on Wednesday and discussed trade, tariffs, energy, defence, critical minerals and artificial intelligence.Rubio said the United States remains "very close" to India and described the relationship as vitally important. Rubio told reporters that the discussion did not go into depth on pharmaceuticals, although he said he would expect India to be concerned about the issue. He added that New Delhi... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 19:33 LONDON
Iran's Ghalibaf warns no oil sales would be possible if Tehran is blocked
Iranian politician Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that no one would be able to sell oil in a region where Iran is prevented from doing so. He said that if Tehran's security is not ensured, no infrastructure will be safe. The comments were posted on Wednesday and were framed by Ghalibaf as part of what he described as a clear wartime equation.Ghalibaf said the choice was "either all or none," according to the post. He also linked the security of the Strait of Hormuz to the absence of American forces. The statement did not provide further detail on any immediate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 19:30 LONDON
Trump renews call for Syria to intervene in Lebanon against Hezbollah
United States President Donald Trump has renewed a call for Syria to intervene in Lebanon against Hezbollah, repeating the suggestion while hosting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House on Tuesday. The proposal has drawn criticism from analysts and has also been played down by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The issue comes as Lebanon remains under pressure to disarm the Iran-backed group.Trump said Syria, under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, could help by doing something with Hezbollah and suggested such a move would be effective. He said al-Sharaa would like to come in and added that he had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
Mamdani walks back claim he could arrest Netanyahu in New York, urges US action on ICC warrant
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he does not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, walking back an earlier suggestion that his administration was examining that option. In a video posted on social media, Mamdani said his team had reviewed "every avenue available" and concluded that City Hall could not independently enforce the International Criminal Court warrant. He instead urged the federal government to act if Netanyahu travels to the United States.Mamdani said the federal government "does" have the power and called on it to join the ICC and execute the warrant. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 18:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: US Iran escalation, Gaza strikes and floods hit Asia as markets swing to commodities
The biggest story was the deepening US Iran confrontation, with Washington saying it had completed an 11th straight night of strikes on Iran while Tehran reportedly retaliated against US military targets in Iraq and Syria. President Donald Trump said the United States was not finished and warned of further attacks, including on the Pickaxe Mountain area and on Iranian bridges and power plants if shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is hit. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗The conflict is also carrying a heavy financial and military cost. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators the campaign has cost about $37.5bn so far... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Jul 2026 18:23 LONDON
Wales activates crisis management as multiple wildfires burn and aerial support is unavailable
The Welsh government has activated crisis management arrangements as multiple wildfires continue to burn across north and south Wales. Fire crews are dealing with several separate blazes, while residents in some areas have been told to keep windows and doors closed because of smoke. The response comes amid growing concern about the scale of the fires and the lack of helicopter support.Officials said North Wales Fire and Rescue Service had received extra resources, but aerial support was not available anywhere in the UK. The government said urgent discussions were under way within Wales and at UK level to find a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 18:06 LONDON
Trump attends Dover repatriation of US military dead from Iran war
Donald Trump attended a repatriation ceremony at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Wednesday for US service members killed in the war with Iran. He was joined by his war secretary, Pete Hegseth, and by the families of the dead as the coffins were carried from the aircraft, draped in US flags. The ceremony, known as a dignified transfer, took place as the conflict continued to intensify and as pressure grew over the human and financial cost of the fighting.According to the supplied report, the war has now cost the United States at least 18 military deaths and more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 18:03 LONDON
Iran announces new executions amid crackdown on unrest and alleged infiltration
Iran's judiciary has announced several executions this week in cases linked to unrest and alleged security offences. The latest announcement centres on Mehdi Khanaki, whom the judiciary described as an active member of a terrorist group. State television also showed a raid in Karaj, near Tehran, where security forces said they found handguns, ammunition and explosives.According to the judiciary's official news outlet, Khanaki was arrested during nationwide protests in January and tried by a revolutionary court. The court accused him of carrying out operational activity in favour of Israel, the United States and hostile groups. On Sunday, two other men... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
Nicolas Maduro returns to New York court for third hearing in US drug trafficking case
Venezuela's ousted president Nicolas Maduro is due to appear before a New York court on Wednesday for a third public hearing in his US drug trafficking case. The hearing is procedural, but it could confirm a proposed June 2027 trial date. Maduro's wife, Cilia Flores, is also being held in Brooklyn and remains part of the same case.In a court filing late on Tuesday, prosecutors and defence lawyers jointly proposed the June 2027 date. Judge Alvin Hellerstein could approve that timetable at the hearing. Both Maduro and Flores have pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking, firearms and related charges, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 16:35 LONDON
Tankers make sharp U-turns after Houthi shipping threat near Yemen
At least seven oil tankers have turned back close to Yemen after the Houthi group announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia on Monday. Ship-tracking data shows the vessels were either heading to or from Saudi ports when they changed course. The moves come amid renewed concern over traffic through the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, two of the world's most important shipping routes.The ships altered course after the embargo announcement, according to the tracking data cited by maritime analysts. One crude oil tanker loaded with Saudi crude left the Red Sea port of al-Muajiz on Monday evening... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 16:30 LONDON
Nicaragua congress begins work plan to implement move away from elections
Nicaragua's National Assembly has said it is beginning work on a plan to implement President Daniel Ortega's directive that the country should no longer hold elections. The announcement marks a new step in a political shift that has already drawn strong criticism from the United Nations and the United States. It also follows Ortega's remarks during a ceremony marking the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Sandinista revolution.In a statement on Tuesday, the Ortega-controlled assembly said it was starting the necessary analysis to draw up a work plan to carry out the president's directives. It said the move was being justified... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 15:00 LONDON
Germany approves controversial Framatome-Rosatom fuel rod project in Lingen
Germany has approved a controversial nuclear fuel project in the northwestern town of Lingen, allowing a joint venture involving Framatome subsidiary ANF and Russia's state-owned Rosatom to move forward. The project is intended to produce fuel rods for Russian-designed reactors at Framatome's facility in Lower Saxony. The decision has drawn criticism because of concerns that it could create security risks linked to Russia.The environment ministry in Lower Saxony said on Wednesday that it had decided to approve the application. Officials said they had no legal basis to reject or time-limit the project because Rosatom is not covered by the successive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 14:35 LONDON
Iran holds funeral procession for children killed in school missile strike as more remains are recovered
Iran organised a funeral procession on Wednesday for the remains of some of the children killed in a missile strike on a school in Minab, in the south of the country. State television said the procession was held for victims of the attack, which took place on the first day of the war. The event comes as Iranian media reported that more remains had recently been recovered from the rubble of the school.According to state broadcaster IRINN, 68 sets of remains belonging to 34 children who had already been buried were recovered from the debris. Iranian media also published images... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 14:00 LONDON
Andy Biggs wins Arizona Republican governor nomination as race turns to November
Representative Andy Biggs has won the Republican nomination for governor in Arizona, defeating fellow US House member David Schweikert in Tuesday's primary. Biggs will now face Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in November in what is expected to be one of the closest governor races of the midterm elections. The result confirms the Republican field in a state that has become one of the most closely watched battlegrounds in the country.Biggs, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, celebrated his victory with supporters and said he wanted to help turn Arizona back to Republican control. After his speech, he rejected suggestions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 13:00 LONDON
China and Philippines trade blame after South China Sea confrontation, as Australia criticises Beijing
Australia has criticised Beijing after China and the Philippines traded blame over a physical confrontation between their maritime forces in the South China Sea. The dispute centres on an incident on Monday involving the China Coast Guard and the Philippine Navy, which has now drawn in other major powers with interests in the region. China's foreign ministry responded by accusing Australia of exaggerating tensions and inciting confrontation.Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Wednesday that Canberra was concerned about aggression and destabilising conduct in the region, and warned that countries had a choice to make in response. Chinese foreign ministry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 12:02 LONDON
India presses Russia over seafarer deaths after missile strike on merchant vessel
India has pressed Russia over the deaths of four Indian seafarers after a missile strike on a merchant vessel off the coast of Ukraine. The diplomatic response came after New Delhi summoned the Russian charge d'affaires and later raised the issue directly with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila. India said the attack on commercial shipping and the loss of civilian lives were unacceptable.Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said he met Lavrov on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit and the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting in the Philippines. He said he reiterated India's strong concern about the safety of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 11:02 LONDON
Quad foreign ministers meet in Manila to back free and open Indo-Pacific
The foreign ministers of India, the United States, Australia and Japan met in Manila on Wednesday and reaffirmed support for a free and open Indo-Pacific. The meeting brought together External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. The talks took place in the Philippines and were framed around regional stability and cooperation with Southeast Asian states.In statements after the meeting, the ministers said they would work together to keep the Indo-Pacific stable and to support the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN. Jaishankar said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 10:34 LONDON
Morocco demands answers as Bologna arrest death triggers protests
Morocco has asked Italy to fully clarify the death of Abderrahim Fakir during an arrest in Bologna, adding diplomatic pressure to a case that has already sparked unrest in the northern city. The Moroccan foreign ministry said it wanted the circumstances of the 42-year-old's death established and responsibility determined. The Moroccan embassy in Italy also called for the facts to be shed light on with rigour, impartiality and transparency.Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the truth must be pursued to the very end and described the death as unacceptable. She also said any possible responsibility should be investigated with the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 10:04 LONDON
Jaishankar meets Quad counterparts in Manila as India raises China border and trade concerns
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila on Wednesday and raised concerns over supply chain predictability, fair market access, trade imbalances, and the need to facilitate official and people-to-people exchanges. He said peace along the border remains a prerequisite for normalising bilateral relations, placing the talks against the backdrop of the long-running India-China military standoff that began in May 2020. Jaishankar also said the meeting gave both sides a chance to review bilateral ties and discuss regional and global developments.The meeting took place on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit and ASEAN... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 09:59 LONDON
Rahul Gandhi freed after detention at student-led protest in New Delhi
Rahul Gandhi has been released after being detained during a sit-in outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in New Delhi, as student-led protests over education reform and exam-paper leaks continued to challenge the government. The detention and release took place on Tuesday, with other opposition leaders also held during the demonstration. The protest movement has been driven largely by students and a social media-led campaign that has gained rapid traction in recent weeks.The immediate trigger for the unrest was a leak of medical school test papers, which forced more than two million medical students to retake their exams, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 09:06 LONDON
Pakistan seeks $10 billion US stabilisation facility after Iran diplomacy role
Pakistan has asked the United States for a $10 billion bilateral exchange stabilisation facility, according to a source familiar with the matter. The request is aimed at helping support the rupee, strengthen foreign exchange reserves and improve market access. It comes after Islamabad's role in mediating talks over the Iran war, which has raised expectations of economic backing from Washington and other partners.The matter was raised in Washington when Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday, according to the reported account. Pakistan's finance ministry said Aurangzeb sought greater US support for the country's path back... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 09:03 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US Iran strikes deepen as floods, trade tensions and Gaza violence mount
The biggest escalation remains the US campaign against Iran, with American strikes continuing for an 11th straight night, Iranian air defences activated in Tehran and explosions reported near Natanz, while Donald Trump warned the United States was “not finished” and could hit the Pickaxe Mountain area soon. 🔗 🔗Washington is also facing the financial and political cost of the conflict, after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators the war has cost about $37.5bn so far and pressed Congress for urgent extra funding. A US soldier has also been identified after dying in northern Iraq in a controlled detonation of a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Jul 2026 08:45 LONDON
Pakistan-administered Kashmir splits election schedule after protests and violence
Pakistan-administered Kashmir has changed the timing of its regional election after weeks of protests, sit-ins and a security crackdown that have left dozens dead. The vote, which had been due on July 27, will now take place on three separate days across different parts of the territory. Officials say the revised schedule is intended to reduce security risks linked to the unrest.Under the new plan, voting in the Mirpur division will go ahead on July 27 as originally planned. Polling in Muzaffarabad and for 12 seats reserved for refugees from Indian-administered Kashmir living elsewhere in Pakistan has been moved to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 08:00 LONDON
Tokyo closes sharply lower as yen weakness, oil spike and metals surge reshape Asia-Pacific risk tone
Executive summary: Tokyo led a mixed Asia-Pacific session lower, with the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei ETF both falling nearly 4% as the yen weakened and commodity prices jumped. Gold, silver, platinum and WTI crude all posted strong gains, while Hang Seng edged higher and the Kospi and ASX 200 slipped. The move points to a market still balancing inflation pressure, currency swings and sector rotation, with exporters, autos and rate-sensitive shares under pressure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
Upper Assam floods worsen as death toll rises to 31
Flooding in Upper Assam has worsened sharply, with the Assam State Disaster Management Authority saying 21 people died in 24 hours as river levels remained dangerously high across several districts. The worst-affected area remains Sivasagar, where the Dikhow River has been inundating low-lying neighbourhoods and surrounding communities. The latest figures show the emergency has expanded beyond a localised flood event into a wider regional disaster.According to the late bulletin cited in the supplied material, the number of people affected has risen to 5.6 lakh, up from three lakh on Sunday and Monday. Officials said 12,284 people are staying in relief... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 07:02 LONDON
Pakistan petrol pump owners announce nationwide strike after pricing talks fail
Pakistan's petrol pump owners have announced an indefinite nationwide strike after talks with the government over daily petroleum pricing failed. The move is set to begin on Wednesday night and could affect fuel distribution across the country. The dispute centres on the government's pricing mechanism and dealer commissions, which owners say have become unworkable.The All Pakistan Petrol Pumps Owners Association said its hour-long meeting with a government team led by Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik on Tuesday did not produce an agreement. Association representatives said the government's decision to revise petroleum prices every day was unacceptable and that they wanted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 06:02 LONDON
US 25% tariff on Brazilian exports takes effect, covering about 3,000 items
A new 25% additional tariff imposed by the United States on part of Brazil's exports has taken effect, marking a fresh escalation in trade tensions between the two countries. The measure began on Wednesday and applies to about 3,000 product lines entering the US market. It excludes several major Brazilian exports, including oil, coffee and beef.The tariff was confirmed by the US government last week after an investigation concluded that Brazil uses practices that "burden or restrict" trade with the United States. The investigation cited Brazil's PIX payment system and rules for digital platforms among its examples. Brazilian officials have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 04:32 LONDON
US regulator proposes ban on imports of military-grade drones from China
The US Federal Communications Commission has proposed new rules that would block imports of advanced drones with swarm capabilities and infrared sensors, in a move aimed mainly at Chinese manufacturers. The proposal, announced on Tuesday, is part of a wider effort to tighten controls on foreign-made surveillance technology. Officials said the measures are intended to protect national security and secure the drone supply chain.Under the plan, drones equipped for swarming operations or high-resolution thermal imaging would be barred from entry. The FCC also extended exemptions for components made outside China until January 2028, a step that appears designed to reduce... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 04:00 LONDON
Canada cancels joint Gordie Howe Bridge opening ceremony amid tariff dispute
Canada has cancelled a planned joint ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge after Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods. The bridge, which links Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is still expected to open to traffic later this month. Canadian officials said the celebratory event would no longer be appropriate in light of the threatened trade action.A spokesperson for Canadian Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson said the decision followed the latest escalation in trade tensions between the two countries. Canada now plans to hold its own ceremony on Friday, while it remains unclear whether the United States... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 02:30 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Lower as Oil Shock Lifts Havens, Pressures Japan Equities and Yen Trade
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a clear risk-off tone, led by a sharp drop in the Nikkei and Nikkei 225 ETF, while Hong Kong advanced and commodity-linked assets surged. WTI crude jumped more than 7%, gold moved above $4,000, silver rallied nearly 6%, and Ether gained more than 4%, signaling a market response to higher geopolitical and inflation risk. The yen weakened against the dollar, adding another layer of pressure for Japanese equities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Jul 2026 01:15 LONDON
Moldova elects Vasile Tofan as prime minister in fresh push for EU membership
Moldova's parliament has elected financier Vasile Tofan as prime minister and approved his new government, ending three weeks of uncertainty in the country's leadership. The vote came on Tuesday and confirmed a renewed pro-European Union mandate for the administration. Tofan replaces Alexandru Munteanu, who stepped down suddenly after only eight months in office.Tofan was approved by 53 votes to 21, with 21 abstentions. He told parliament that his programme is called "The European Economy, an Effective State" and said that would be the basis on which his government should be judged. Although he is not affiliated with any party, he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 00:30 LONDON
Carney and Trump agree to intensify trade talks after tariff threat
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he and United States President Donald Trump have agreed to intensify trade negotiations after Trump threatened 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian imports. Carney said the two leaders spoke on Tuesday and that discussions would begin again immediately. He also warned that Canada would consider all options if the tariffs go ahead.Trump announced the tariff plans on Monday, saying they were a response to what he described as discriminatory treatment of US-made cars, alcohol and dairy goods. Carney told reporters that the first objective was to reach a comprehensive agreement, while also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 00:04 LONDON
Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine army chief after days of protests over military reform
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed army chief Oleksandr Syrsky and appointed Mykhailo Drapaty as the new commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The move follows days of protests in Kyiv linked to the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. It marks a significant reshuffle at the top of Ukraine's wartime military leadership.Zelenskyy said in a post on Telegram that Drapaty would take over the role, while thanking Syrsky and Ukraine's soldiers for holding strong frontline positions. Syrsky, 60, had served as commander-in-chief since 2024 and was among Kyiv's most experienced officers, having led the defence of the city at the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 00:01 LONDON
Justice Department Monitors Polling Sites in Three Arizona Counties
The Department of Justice is monitoring polling sites in three Arizona counties during the state's primary election. The department says the effort is being carried out to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law. The source identifies the action as a current monitoring operation at polling sites. It does not name the three counties, identify any specific incidents at the sites, or provide any additional operational details. No further facts are given about timing beyond "today," and the source does not state any disruptions, violations, arrests, or election interference. The only confirmed impact is that federal monitoring is... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
Aliyev says former Russian and German officials were in Baku for possible Ukraine meeting
Azerbaijan's president has said former Russian and German officials entered the country in mid-July for a possible meeting about the war in Ukraine. Ilham Aliyev made the remarks during a press conference in Berlin alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He said Azerbaijan was not informed in advance and only learned of the trip after media reports.Aliyev said flight records suggested a secret meeting may have taken place in Baku, but that neither Germany nor Russia notified his government. He said Azerbaijan's territory had been used without its knowledge and added that he had ordered an investigation by the State Border... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
Major wildfire near Madrid burns 30,000 hectares amid Spain heatwave
Firefighters and troops are continuing to battle a major wildfire north of Madrid that has now burned roughly 30,000 hectares, according to the latest confirmed figures. The blaze has been burning since last Thursday in Guadalajara province, about 100 kilometres north of the Spanish capital. It is being described by authorities as one of the toughest fires they have faced.More than 600 firefighters and troops, supported by 29 aircraft, spent a sixth day working to contain the flames on Tuesday. About 1,200 people have been evacuated from their homes, while 34 hamlets have been emptied and residents in 14 further... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 22:05 LONDON
Turkish opposition leader moves to form new party after court ouster
Turkiye's opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has announced plans to form a new political party after being removed as leader of the Republican People's Party, or CHP, by court order. He made the announcement in a speech in parliament on Tuesday, setting out what he described as the start of a new political project. The move comes amid a wider legal and political confrontation between the opposition and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government.Ozel was ousted from the CHP in May, and the announcement follows an appeals court ruling two months ago that stripped him of the party chairmanship and reinstated former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 22:03 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as oil, gold and silver surge, while tech and chip stocks lag
Executive summary: Wall Street ended the session with a clear rotation away from growth and into commodities and defensives. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite finished lower, while the Russell 2000 edged higher. WTI crude jumped more than 7%, gold pushed above $4,000, silver rallied sharply, and energy stocks outperformed. In tech, Apple and Microsoft gained, but Nvidia, Meta, Tesla and the broader chip complex fell, leaving the market split between commodity strength and pressure on high-multiple names. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
Brazil updates Middle East travel warning, urging caution over conflict areas
Brazil's foreign ministry has updated its consular alert for the Middle East, advising against non-essential travel to areas affected by conflict. The revised guidance was issued on Tuesday and applies to Brazilians already in the region or planning to travel there. It also tells travellers to avoid protests, crowds and military installations, and to seek shelter immediately in the event of bombardment.According to the ministry, there are currently no restrictions on air connections for Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The alert was published after changes were made to the version released on 16 July,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 21:08 LONDON
UN report says global hunger fell for third straight year in 2025
ROME, 21st July, 2026 (WAM) , Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, demonstrating that progress is possible. However, the improvements remain fragile, unevenly distributed and insufficient to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, according to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 (SOFI 2026) report, released on Tuesday by five United Nations specialized agencies: FAO, UNICEF, WHO, IFAD and WFP.The report estimates that 7.8% of the global population faced hunger in 2025, down from 8.1% in 2024 and 8.6 percent in 2022, confirming a sustained, albeit slow, improvement. This means that... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 20:30 LONDON
Anas Sarwar set to join Andy Burnham's government, creating Scottish Labour vacancy
Anas Sarwar is set to stand down as Scottish Labour leader and leave the Scottish Parliament to take a ministerial role in Andy Burnham's government. Official confirmation is expected in the coming hours, according to the supplied material. The move would also see Sarwar take a seat in the House of Lords, with reports indicating he is likely to become a business minister.The development would create an immediate leadership vacancy in Scottish Labour. Sarwar had promised to remain in post after the party won 17 of 129 seats in the Scottish Parliament elections in May, but his expected appointment at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 20:30 LONDON
Netherlands approves ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
The Dutch government has given final approval to a decree banning the import, purchase and sale of goods from unlawful Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The measure is due to take effect on September 22. It marks a formal step by the Netherlands to restrict trade linked to settlements in the occupied West Bank.The government announced the approval on Tuesday, and Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen told parliament that the trade ban had already been planned, with only the implementation date newly set. Under the decree, Dutch companies will also be barred from brokering services that facilitate trade... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 20:02 LONDON
US-Iran escalation deepens as Trump says strike on Pickaxe Mountain is coming soon
US President Donald Trump has said the United States is "not finished" attacking Iran and warned that American forces could hit the Pickaxe Mountain area near Natanz "pretty soon" and "very heavily". He made the remarks at the White House on Tuesday, local time, as Tehran continued to step up strikes across the Middle East. The comments add a further nuclear dimension to an already widening confrontation between the two countries.Trump said the site was near Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility and suggested the military was prepared to "take care of" Iran-backed Houthi rebels as well. He also said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 19:59 LONDON
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, as ceasefire efforts stall
Gaza's civil defence agency says Israeli strikes killed 12 people on Tuesday, including six members of the Al-Masri family in central Gaza City. The latest deaths were reported despite a fragile ceasefire that remains in place between Israel and Hamas, and amid stalled efforts to secure a lasting agreement to end the war. Witnesses and rescue workers said one strike hit a house belonging to the Al-Masri family in the north of Gaza City, leaving the building badly damaged and setting it on fire.According to the civil defence agency, the family members killed included four children, and Al-Shifa hospital said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 19:02 LONDON
Day News Recap: US Iran conflict widens as oil spikes, wildfires rage and protests spread
US President Donald Trump said the United States would attack the Pickaxe mountain near Natanz in central Iran very soon, while also warning that Iran would pay after American service members were killed, marking a sharp new escalation in the confrontation. 🔗 🔗The conflict is already rippling through energy markets, with Brent crude up 23% over the period and average petrol prices in the United States rising to $4.00 a gallon as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz thins. ASEAN foreign ministers in Manila voiced serious concern about spillover from the war and the risk to regional energy supplies, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Jul 2026 18:21 LONDON
Security Council debates Syria as Guterres heads to Damascus
The Security Council is holding its monthly debate on Syria amid reports of an Israeli attack in occupied territory and discussions of a multi-national oil pipeline to counter the closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz , still the focus of the ongoing US-Iran war. The meeting follows UN independent investigators' findings that security conditions remain fragile in the south as the UN chief heads to Damascus for his first visit to the country as Secretary-General. The Security Council is holding its monthly debate on Syria amid reports of an Israeli attack in occupied territory and discussions of a multi-national... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 16:33 LONDON
Russian warship carries out live-fire exercise off Plymouth coast as UK calls move irresponsible
A Russian frigate has carried out a live-fire weapons exercise in international waters off southern England, prompting a fresh response from the UK government. The vessel was reported to be about 40 miles, or 74 kilometres, south of Plymouth when it conducted the drill on Monday local time. British officials said the ship was identified as Neustrashimy and that it was shadowed throughout by the Royal Navy.According to the supplied report, the frigate informed HMS Tyne before firing and asked the patrol vessel to move to a safer position. The exercise then lasted for 30 minutes, with the Royal Navy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 16:31 LONDON
ASEAN voices serious concern over Iran war spillover and energy shortages
Southeast Asian foreign ministers have voiced serious concern over the impact of the Iran war on energy supplies, as they met in Manila on Tuesday. The talks come amid disruption to key maritime routes, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has added pressure to oil imports across the region. ASEAN members are also discussing an oil-sharing mechanism as they seek to limit the effects of the crisis.In a statement, the ministers said they were deeply concerned that the developments were undermining efforts by key mediators and reducing the prospects for a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 15:30 LONDON
Hungary prosecutors raid Fidesz data servers, party says
Hungary's former ruling Fidesz party says prosecutors unexpectedly raided its data servers on Tuesday, in a move it described as targeting the party's communications systems and databases. The alleged raid took place at a data centre hosting Fidesz servers, according to the party statement. The claim comes as Hungary's new government pushes ahead with an anti-corruption drive after Viktor Orban's party lost power in April.Fidesz said investigators from the prosecutor's office arrived unannounced with the intention of seizing the party's entire communications system and databases. The party said there had been no precedent for such an action in Hungary since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 14:03 LONDON
Four drone strikes in four days hit tankers carrying Kazakhstan oil at Black Sea terminal
Four tankers linked to Kazakhstan's crude exports were struck by drones over four days while loading at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium marine terminal in the Black Sea. The incidents affected civilian vessels at a key export point used to move Kazakh oil to international markets. Kazakhstan said the attacks threatened both its economic interests and wider global energy security.The foreign and energy ministries in Kazakhstan condemned the strikes and called for them to stop. In a statement, the foreign ministry said the attacks were an unacceptable infringement on Kazakhstan's economic interests and a deliberate attempt to destabilise lawful international trade... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 14:00 LONDON
Lebanese army begins deployment in southern pilot zone as Washington talks continue
Lebanon's army says its units have begun deploying this morning to Zawtar al-Gharbieh in the Nabatieh region, as part of a wider pilot-zone arrangement tied to a Washington-brokered deal with Israel. The move is one of three pilot zones included in the agreement, which links Lebanese troop deployment with the disarmament of Hezbollah and a phased Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The announcement comes while President Joseph Aoun is in Washington for talks with Donald Trump.The army said the deployment began on Tuesday morning, adding that it already has a presence in the other two pilot zones. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 13:29 LONDON
Ukrainian drone strikes leave Russian-held Crimea facing power, water and fuel shortages
Residents in Russian-held Crimea are reporting severe disruption after sustained Ukrainian drone and missile strikes across the peninsula and the transport links connecting it to Russia. People in Yevpatoria and other parts of the Black Sea peninsula say electricity, running water and fuel have all become unreliable, with some areas cut off for much of the day. The disruption has deepened through the spring and summer, according to accounts from residents and local reporting.The campaign is described as Kyiv's largest sustained air effort against Crimea so far this year. Kremlin-installed authorities last month declared a state of emergency and temporarily... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 12:30 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Iran, Ukraine and Lebanon dominate a day of conflict, protests and flooding
Iran and the United States moved deeper into direct confrontation, with the IRGC claiming it struck Amazon data infrastructure in Bahrain, while US Central Command said it carried out fresh strikes on Iranian military targets and Iran reported missile and drone retaliation, tanker fires in the Strait of Hormuz and a wider escalation at sea and on land. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Lebanon said its army had begun deploying to a pilot zone in the south after the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US brokered arrangement, a step that could shape the next phase of the border calm.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Jul 2026 12:27 LONDON
Iran's IRGC claims strike on Amazon data hub in Bahrain amid escalating US confrontation
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed that its Aerospace Force targeted and destroyed the central data infrastructure of the US company Amazon in Bahrain. The force also said it struck US air-defence systems and radar installations in the Bahraini areas of Muharraq and Riffa. The claim was issued on Tuesday through a statement from the IRGC's public relations office.According to the statement, the attack used several cruise missiles. Bahraini and US officials had not responded to the claim at the time of publication, and Amazon had also not commented. The IRGC said the strike was carried out in response... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 11:30 LONDON
Wildfire reignites on Slievenamon in Ireland as crews return to the mountain
A wildfire on Slievenamon in County Tipperary has reignited after being subdued overnight, prompting fire services to request aerial support again. Flames increased in the area on Tuesday morning after crews had been moved off the mountain for safety reasons during the night. The fire had spread from gorse into oak forestry on Monday, but favourable weather conditions briefly helped slow its advance.Acting Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer Carol Kennedy of Tipperary Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze had been subdued after overnight conditions improved, including fog at about 4am. She said the fire had "taken off" in gorse... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 09:33 LONDON
Delhi protests continue after police crackdown on youth-led education movement
Thousands gathered again in the Indian capital Delhi a day after police used batons and tear gas to disperse supporters of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party. The movement is demanding education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and had tried to march on parliament despite a police ban. The latest gathering came after Monday's confrontation near Jantar Mantar, where the protest drew large crowds and ended in violence.According to the supplied material, at least 60 protesters were wounded, 70 were detained and 118 police personnel were also injured during the crackdown. Police also tore down the stage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 09:30 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US Iran conflict widens as trade, shipping and diplomacy tensions mount
The biggest escalation came in the US Iran confrontation, with Donald Trump saying Iran will pay after multiple American service members were killed, while Tehran said it had targeted US radar and air defence sites in Kuwait and Bahrain as the Gulf standoff widened. 🔗 🔗That conflict is already feeding through to energy markets, with average petrol prices in the United States rising to $4.00 a gallon for a second straight week as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil higher and traffic through the waterway thinned. 🔗Maritime security across the wider region also deteriorated, as Yemen's Houthis объявed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Jul 2026 08:40 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as oil, metals and crypto surge while German equities lag
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as a sharp jump in Brent crude, silver, gold and Ether contrasted with losses in German equities and broader eurozone benchmarks. The DAX led regional declines, while the FTSE 100 was little changed. The move set points to a market still balancing geopolitical risk, commodity inflation pressure and a softer risk appetite in parts of European equities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei slides, Hang Seng surges, and metals extend a powerful rally
Executive summary: Tokyo ended lower, with the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei 225 ETF both down more than 2%, while Hong Kong outperformed sharply as the Hang Seng jumped 3.4%. The biggest cross-asset moves came in commodities, where silver, gold, WTI crude, and Ether all posted strong gains, while global autos fell and the yen weakened further against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
Burnham to set out cost of living support as his Cabinet meets for first time
Andy Burnham is expected to announce new support aimed at easing the cost of living crisis as his Cabinet meets for the first time. The new prime minister said he wanted to give households "breathing space" and promised to set out details on Tuesday. The announcement comes a day after he stood outside No 10 and outlined the first priorities of his government.Burnham completed appointments to his top team late on Monday, with John Healey named as chancellor and Ed Miliband as foreign secretary. Angela Rayner has returned to government as housing secretary, while Wes Streeting has been appointed defence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 06:00 LONDON
Lebanese residents return to pilot-zone villages in south as dispute over occupation continues
Dozens of displaced residents have begun returning to villages in southern Lebanon under the first phase of a US-brokered pilot-zone plan, even as local people and Lebanese security sources dispute whether the areas were ever occupied by Israeli forces. The villages named in the latest development include Froun and Ghandouriyeh, where residents started to go back on Monday after being forced out by Israeli bombardment. The move comes as the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel begins to be tested on the ground.The United States said Froun is part of the first phase of the pilot-zone plan, while Ghandouriyeh is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 05:02 LONDON
India and Moldova discuss UN reform and counterterrorism during Murmu state visit to Chisinau
President Droupadi Murmu has begun a state visit to Moldova, arriving in Chisinau for talks with President Maia Sandu. The visit is the first by an Indian head of state to Moldova since diplomatic relations were established in 1992. The two sides used the meeting to discuss reforms of multilateral organisations, including the United Nations Security Council, as well as cooperation against terrorism.According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the bilateral discussions also covered trade and investment, digital transformation, information technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, education, culture and capacity building. A ministry official said both sides discussed the importance of reforming... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 01:33 LONDON
Senegal reverses course to back Macky Sall for UN chief bid
Senegal has announced that it will fully support former president Macky Sall's bid to become the next United Nations secretary-general, reversing an earlier refusal to endorse him. The decision was announced on Monday after Sall visited Dakar and met President Bassirou Diomaye Faye during his first trip to the capital since leaving office. The move marks a notable shift in Senegal's position on a high-profile international appointment.According to the foreign ministry, Faye has instructed the government and Senegal's diplomatic network to promote Sall's candidacy among United Nations member states. The ministry said the bid is now "that of Senegal" and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 21:03 LONDON
US-Iran conflict escalates as Trump vows Iran will pay for killing soldiers
US President Donald Trump has said Iran will "pay" after multiple American service members were killed in the widening conflict between the United States and Iran. His warning came as the US launched its ninth night of air strikes on Iran, according to the supplied report, marking another step in the exchange of attacks. The latest developments also included Iranian retaliation against US allies in Kuwait and Bahrain, signalling that the confrontation is spreading across the region.The report says Trump issued the threat on social media on Monday and said the directive had been passed to Secretary of War Pete... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 20:29 LONDON
France says two diplomats detained and one abused by Iranian security services in Tehran
France says two of its embassy officials were detained and interrogated for several hours by Iranian security services in Tehran, in what Paris described as a serious violation of diplomatic immunity. One of the officials was also physically abused before both were able to return to the embassy. The incident took place late on Sunday and was disclosed by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Monday.Barrot said the two diplomats were held without reason and questioned for hours before being released. He said they were now safe and expected to return to France within hours. The minister described the episode... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 17:36 LONDON
Explosion Outside New York Federal Building Prompts Terrorism Investigation After Suspect Detained
An explosion was reported outside a federal building in Lower Manhattan on Monday morning, prompting a law enforcement response at 26 Federal Plaza. Police said a suspect was detained after allegedly deploying an incendiary device outside the building. The incident is being treated as an anti-ICE attack, according to authorities.Officials said the device contained fireworks and flammable liquid. They also said fireworks placed in a garbage can were set off and triggered a blaze. The case is being investigated by the FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force, reflecting the seriousness with which authorities are treating the incident.The building at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 16:37 LONDON
Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister amid pledge to end instability
Andy Burnham has set out his first message as United Kingdom prime minister after his appointment was confirmed following a meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. He arrived at 10 Downing Street in London and said Britain needed to regain stability, describing the moment as a chance for reflection and a new direction in politics. He also pledged major changes and said the country had not been good enough.Burnham said he wanted the transition to act as a "circuit-breaker" for Britain and promised what he called the biggest changes in 40 years. He said a new political model... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 16:34 LONDON
U.S. and Iran trade strikes for ninth consecutive night as casualties rise
The United States said on Sunday that it had completed its ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iran, as the conflict continued to widen across the region. The latest phase of fighting follows the collapse of a ceasefire memorandum of understanding signed on June 17, after which hostilities resumed on July 7. The supplied reporting says the exchange has now spread beyond military sites to roads, bridges, power plants, bases and transport assets.The immediate trigger for the latest casualty update was the death of a U.S. service member in northern Iraq on Saturday during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 16:29 LONDON
Sir Keir Starmer gives final speech as prime minister as Andy Burnham takes office
Sir Keir Starmer has delivered his final address as prime minister on Monday, marking the end of his time in the post as Andy Burnham takes over the country's top job. Speaking before an applauding crowd, Starmer said: "My work is done" and wished Burnham well. The moment comes after Starmer had repeatedly said he would remain in office, before announcing he would step down on 22 June, four days after Burnham won a Westminster seat.The speech was presented as Starmer's last in the role and was framed around a formal handover of power. The timing places the transition on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 12:03 LONDON
Hundreds protest at Pine Gap in largest demonstration in decades
About 300 people have protested outside the Pine Gap defence facility in Alice Springs, in what organisers described as the largest demonstration at the site in decades. Arrernte traditional owners delivered a letter to the front gates demanding the return of their land, while protesters called for the facility to be closed. The rally took place on Monday afternoon near the high-security base, which is jointly operated by Australia and the United States.Police established traffic checks several kilometres from the site and stopped people about 200 metres from the gated entrance on foot. Protesters were required to show identification before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 12:00 LONDON
Wall Street falls as investors weigh AI valuations and Middle East tensions
Wall Street ended the week lower on Friday as investors continued to reassess the value of artificial intelligence-linked stocks while also watching the worsening situation in the Middle East. The retreat extended a week-long decline in US markets, with the S&P 500 falling 1.6% over the week. In contrast, European shares fell 0.7% and the Australian market slipped 0.1% over the same period.The pressure was most visible in the semiconductor and data memory sector, where the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index recorded its steepest weekly loss in more than a year. The index has fallen more than 18% so far in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 22:33 LONDON
Israeli ministers join march near Gaza calling for resettlement
Israeli cabinet members, parliamentarians and settler activists have joined a march toward the Gaza border to call for the rebuilding of Jewish settlements in the territory. The gathering took place on Sunday near the border fence and came despite a military order restricting access to the area. Video verified by the source showed dozens of Israelis assembled at the fence, while some participants were reported to have bypassed checkpoints through nearby hillsides.The event was organised by the settler group Nachala, which described it as the "March of Thousands" and said more than 10,000 people attended. Israeli media reports, however, estimated... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 22:30 LONDON
Twin earthquakes in Peru's Junin region kill at least five
Two earthquakes have struck Peru's Junin region east of the capital Lima, leaving at least five people dead and 21 injured, according to authorities. The tremors, measured at magnitudes 5.1 and 3.7 by Peru's National Seismological Center, hit the mountainous area on Saturday night. Rescue workers are still searching for anyone who may be trapped under rubble.Officials said the first quake was recorded at a depth of 24 km, while the second struck at 18 km. Peru's National Civil Defense Institute said early reports indicated at least 48 homes were destroyed and 18 more damaged. Around 300 people have been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 21:38 LONDON
Syria reshuffles security and intelligence leadership under President Ahmed al-Sharaa
Syria has overhauled its security and intelligence leadership in a move presented by the government as part of efforts to strengthen national security and support reconstruction. President Ahmed al-Sharaa expanded the authority of Interior Minister Anas Khattab, who was also named head of the National Security Bureau. The changes were announced on Sunday and affect several of the country's main security bodies.According to the state news agency, Hussein al-Salamah was appointed deputy head of the National Security Bureau, while Mulham al-Shantout became assistant interior minister for security affairs. Abdul Qader Tahan was named head of the General Intelligence Service. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
FDA identifies source of US cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to Taylor Farms lettuce
US health officials have identified a sample of iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms as testing positive for the parasite linked to a large cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Food and Drug Administration said the sample was collected during targeted surveillance as part of its investigation into the outbreak. Officials said the company had confirmed the product was not part of its current recall, but they are still working to determine whether any of the implicated lot remains in commerce or in consumers' homes.At least 94 people have been hospitalised, and no deaths have been reported. The infections were first detected on 13... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 17:00 LONDON
Iran missiles reported toward Jordan's Aqaba as US warns of credible threat
Israeli military officials said they had identified missiles launched from Iran toward the Jordanian city of Aqaba, adding a new layer to an already widening regional confrontation. The city lies close to the Jordan-Israel border and near the southern Israeli city of Eilat, making any missile activity there a matter of immediate concern for both countries. The report came after the United States warned its citizens to stay away from air and sea ports in Aqaba because of what it described as a specific and credible threat.The warning was issued by the US Embassy in Amman on Sunday afternoon local... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 14:59 LONDON
Burnham signals pragmatic shift on North Sea oil and gas policy
Andy Burnham is expected to keep Labour's pledge not to issue any new oil and gas licences in the North Sea, while taking a more pragmatic approach to existing production. The position comes as he prepares to enter Downing Street, with the final weekend before his premiership dominated by debate over how far the new government should go on drilling. Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell said the party would stick to its manifesto commitments, but that there would be a change of emphasis on North Sea oil and gas.Powell said the government still sees homegrown clean energy as the long-term... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 13:32 LONDON
More than 50 Malian soldiers killed in attack near Anefis
At least 50 Malian soldiers have been killed in an attack near the northern strategic town of Anefis, according to local and military sources. The assault was carried out by Tuareg separatists and jihadists as troops were leaving the area, the sources said. At least 24 soldiers were also taken prisoner, making it one of the deadliest attacks on the Malian army in years.A local elected official close to the ruling junta said the provisional toll was "extremely heavy" and put the number of dead at more than 50, with at least 24 prisoners. The attack was reported on Sunday,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 11:02 LONDON
New York mayor weighs arresting Netanyahu if he visits for UN General Assembly
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said discussions are still under way inside his administration over whether police could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he arrives in the United States. Mamdani said the issue is being examined with the city Law Department, but he said he is not sure he has the legal authority to order the New York Police Department to detain a foreign leader. The comments come as Netanyahu is expected to travel to the United States for the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September.Mamdani repeated his view that Netanyahu should be sent to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 09:59 LONDON
Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara arrives in US exile, Rubio says
Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara, a prominent Cuban artist and cofounder of the San Isidro Movement, has arrived in the United States and is expected to live in exile. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the arrival on Saturday and linked it to wider calls for the release of political prisoners in Cuba. The development marks a new stage in the long-running confrontation between Cuban authorities and one of the country's best-known dissident cultural figures.Otero Alcantara is 38 and spent five years in prison after being sentenced for insulting national symbols, contempt and disturbing the public order. In the supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 02:32 LONDON
Palestinian teenage footballer dies after West Bank settler attack
A 17-year-old Palestinian footballer has died after being shot during an attack by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank village of al-Mughayyir. Fadi Hamdallah al-Nassan was wounded on July 11 and died on Saturday, according to officials and relatives cited in the supplied report. His death has added to concern over violence in the territory, where Palestinian communities have faced repeated attacks and military raids.The Palestine Football Association said al-Nassan was shot in the thigh while settlers were attacking the village. It said his leg was later amputated, but he died from the injuries. The association also said he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jul 2026 22:30 LONDON
Malian army launches counterattack after convoy ambush in Gao region
Mali's army says it has launched a counterattack after armed groups ambushed a military convoy in the country's north-east. The attack took place in the Gao region, near Tabankort, while the convoy was travelling from Anefis to Gao. A military source in Gao said the fighting was ongoing and described the incident as an ambush.The army said the convoy was attacked on Saturday morning, but it did not give details of casualties or equipment losses. In separate statements, Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, known as JNIM, and the Azawad Liberation Front both claimed responsibility. The two groups said they had caused... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
Iraq signs 48 US deals as pipeline plan aims to reduce Hormuz reliance
Iraq has signed 48 agreements, memoranda of understanding, cooperation agreements and partnership declarations with public and private sector entities in Iraq and the United States, according to the Iraqi leader's media office. The deals were announced during Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to Washington and were signed at a US-Iraq business summit at the US Chamber of Commerce on Friday. They include plans to rebuild the long-defunct Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, which could provide Baghdad with an export route outside the Strait of Hormuz.The package also includes cooperation and partnerships involving Iraq's ministries of oil and electricity with ExxonMobil, KBR,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jul 2026 16:31 LONDON
China warns UK over British Steel nationalisation as compensation row deepens
China's foreign ministry has said it will closely monitor the United Kingdom's full nationalisation of British Steel and urged both sides to reach a mutually acceptable solution, including compensation arrangements for Jingye. The comments came after the UK government took full ownership of the loss-making steelmaker on national security grounds. The dispute centres on the Scunthorpe plant, which is the only source of primary steelmaking in the UK.The Chinese ministry said the issue had drawn widespread attention in China and warned that the way Britain handles it will affect Chinese investors' confidence in the UK's investment climate. Jingye, the Chinese... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jul 2026 16:00 LONDON
Wildfire smoke keeps air quality warnings in place across the US as fires continue to burn
Warnings of dangerous air quality are expected to remain in place across large parts of the United States as smoke from out-of-control wildfires in Ontario and Minnesota continues to drift east. The affected areas include the mid-Atlantic, the Northeast, the Midwest and the Great Lakes regions, with some places likely to see only temporary relief. Officials say the smoke plume is still shifting, leaving uncertainty over where the worst conditions will settle next.The National Weather Service said pockets of improvement may come from rain and thunderstorms in parts of the mid-Atlantic and Northeast, but those same storms could also bring... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jul 2026 15:29 LONDON
Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow-region logistics sites kill at least 8, evacuate maternity hospital
Russian officials say overnight Ukrainian drone strikes have killed at least eight people and wounded dozens after attacks hit logistics sites in the Moscow region and sparked a fire at an oil depot in Noginsk. The latest reports say a Wildberries depot in Elektrostal was struck, while a nearby maternity hospital was evacuated for safety. Regional authorities said emergency crews were still working at the affected locations as the scale of damage became clearer.In Elektrostal, governor Andrei Vorobyov said one person was killed and 37 others were injured after a drone fell on the warehouse. He also said a fire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jul 2026 14:31 LONDON
Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling
Incoming prime minister Andy Burnham is expected to announce plans for new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea when he takes office on Monday. The move is set to form part of a wider package of policy measures as he prepares to take over from Sir Keir Starmer. The details of the drilling plans have not yet been made clear.The announcement comes against the backdrop of a long-running dispute inside Labour over energy policy. The party's 2024 manifesto pledged not to issue new licences, while honouring existing ones. That position has been defended by current Energy Secretary Ed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jul 2026 08:32 LONDON
Dubai job market slows as Iran war spillover hits migrant workers
Dubai's job market is showing signs of strain months after the conflict involving Iran spilled into the Gulf, with migrant workers reporting layoffs, weaker pay and fewer openings. The slowdown has been felt most sharply in tourism, aviation and businesses that rely on foreign visitors. Workers in several parts of the city say they are now spending days searching for work that is no longer easy to find.The report says Iranian missiles and drones hit the United Arab Emirates during the conflict, contributing to the disruption. One Filipina domestic worker, Joy Vivanda, said she lost her job in March after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jul 2026 06:03 LONDON
India raises concerns after US moves to cap student, exchange and media visa durations
The United States has moved to tighten the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and media workers, prompting India to raise concerns about the impact on genuine travellers and students. The new final rule was issued by the Department of Homeland Security and would create fixed time limits for F, J and I visas. Under the proposed change, student and exchange visa periods would be capped at no more than four years.According to the official notice described in the supplied material, the visas are currently available for the duration of the programme or employment in the United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jul 2026 03:00 LONDON
At least two dead as heavy rains and flash floods strike central Texas
At least two people have died and more than 230 others have been rescued after torrential rains and flash floods hit central Texas this week. The flooding has affected communities including Uvalde and Kerrville, while storms continued to move through western parts of the state on Friday. Officials said the emergency response remained active as crews worked to reach stranded people and assess damage.The state has deployed 2,350 emergency responders to the region, supported by helicopters, boats and aircraft. Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster for 59 counties and said the state was carrying out round-the-clock emergency operations. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 22:00 LONDON
Outrage in Ukraine after defence minister removal sparks protests in Kyiv
Crowds gathered in Kyiv on Thursday after President Volodymyr Zelensky decided not to re-appoint Mykhailo Fedorov as defence minister in a cabinet reshuffle. The move has triggered anger among soldiers and wounded veterans, some of whom see it as a blow to the military at a time of war. Protesters were also reported in other parts of Ukraine, but the clearest visible reaction described in the supplied material was in the capital.The reaction has been especially strong among battle-weary troops and those recovering from injuries. One disfigured soldier, speaking in a video posted online, said he hoped Fedorov would return... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 21:33 LONDON
Russia clamps down on anti-war opponents as blogger is detained and Boris Nadezhdin is barred from collecting signatures
Russian authorities have moved against two prominent critics in a fresh sign of pressure on domestic opposition figures. Blogger Ilya Remeslo has been remanded in custody for two months on suspicion of spreading false information about the military. Separately, politician Boris Nadezhdin has been convicted of displaying extremist symbols, a ruling that prevents him from collecting signatures for September parliamentary elections.The two cases were reported on Friday and appear to be part of a wider tightening of restrictions on dissent in Russia. Remeslo, who had previously been a strong supporter of Vladimir Putin, changed his position last March and called... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 21:30 LONDON
EU foreign policy chief visits naval mission in the Red Sea
EU foreign policy chief Kallas has visited the European Union naval mission operating in the Red Sea, according to a report published on 17 July. The visit comes as the waterway remains a strategically important shipping corridor and a focus of maritime security concerns. The report did not provide further operational details about the trip.The mission is part of the EU's wider effort to monitor and protect maritime traffic in the area. Kallas's presence with the naval mission underlines the political attention being given to the Red Sea route, which is closely watched because of its importance to international trade... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 21:03 LONDON
Germany to join French nuclear exercise this year as Merz signals new deterrence doctrine
Germany will take part in a French nuclear exercise before the end of this year, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday, in a further step toward closer deterrence cooperation with France. He said German conventional forces would participate in the drill for the first time and suggested the move could be the beginning of a new doctrine, although he stressed it was too early to draw firm conclusions. The announcement came during a media conference with French President Emmanuel Macron near Cologne.Merz said the Franco-German initiative was not intended to replace NATO's nuclear umbrella and described it as complementary to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 20:02 LONDON
Gulf states accelerate oil export alternatives as Hormuz disruption deepens
Oil-exporting states around the Gulf are moving faster to reduce their dependence on the Strait of Hormuz as renewed attacks on tankers and the wider US-Iran war disrupt one of the world's most important energy corridors. The latest reporting says the strait is closed again, commercial vessels have been struck while transiting the waterway, and governments are now planning more pipelines and even a new port to keep crude moving. The developments underline how quickly the conflict has turned a narrow shipping lane into a central pressure point for global energy supplies.The immediate concern is the scale of the traffic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 20:00 LONDON
Eight killed in landslide in Chongqing's Pengshui county as rescue operation continues
A landslide in Pengshui county in southwestern China's Chongqing municipality has killed eight people and left 34 missing, according to Chinese authorities. The slide buried homes in the area and forced a large rescue response as teams searched through debris on Friday. More than 1,100 residents were evacuated from the affected area.The landslide occurred at about 9:10am local time, or 01:10 GMT, in Pengshui county, which lies in the southeast of Chongqing near the borders of Hubei and Guizhou provinces. State media reported that 10 people had been rescued from the debris, including two who were seriously injured. More than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 18:03 LONDON
Kim Jong Un hosts top Chinese official in Pyongyang as ties deepen
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has met Wang Huning, one of China's top political figures, in Pyongyang and pledged to deepen ties with Beijing. The talks were reported by North Korea's state media and took place during a visit by a Chinese delegation led by Wang, a member of the Communist Party's Politburo Standing Committee. The meeting is the latest in a series of high-level exchanges between the two neighbours following Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea in June.Both sides said they would work to implement the agreement reached during Xi's visit last month, which was the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 17:06 LONDON
Russian strikes hit Ukrainian port infrastructure and vessels as deaths rise in Mykolaiv, Kherson and Odesa
Russian drone attacks hit port infrastructure in the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv on Friday, damaging three foreign-registered vessels, according to local prosecutors. Officials said two Ukrainians were killed aboard one of the ships, while separate attacks in Kherson and Odesa also left people dead. The strikes came as Ukraine reported a fresh wave of maritime attacks in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.Local officials said a Russian drone attack in Kherson killed a woman and injured six other people, while an attack in Odesa killed a man. Serhii Lysak, head of the Odesa City Military Administration, said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 17:03 LONDON
Pakistan says raids kill 24 militants after suicide attack near Afghan border
Pakistani security forces say they killed 24 militants in intelligence-based raids in the northwest of the country after a series of attacks in Bannu, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan. The military said the operations were carried out over the previous day in response to two militant attacks on Wednesday. Officials said the raids targeted members of the outlawed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan and Baloch separatist groups.According to the military, one of the attacks involved a suicide bomber who rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into police officers and civilians. Another attack saw a little-known militant group target a police station in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 16:30 LONDON
UK fuel prices rise again as Iran war tensions return
UK petrol and diesel prices are rising again after peace talks aimed at ending the US-Israel war with Iran collapsed. The move comes as Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, has climbed back to around $87 a barrel after falling sharply in early July. Motoring groups say the latest increase is likely to feed through to forecourts over the coming days and weeks.The latest data cited by the RAC show petrol averaging 152.54p a litre and diesel 167p a litre, both up from their early-July lows. The RAC's head of policy, Simon Williams, said the increases are likely to keep... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 15:29 LONDON
Dismissal of Ukraine's defence minister highlights wider issues for Zelenskyy
Ukraine's abrupt dismissal of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has triggered demonstrations in Kyiv and drawn concern from senior European officials. The move comes at a time when the government appeared to be making gains in several areas of the war with Russia. It has also revived questions about President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's leadership style and his handling of military reform.Fedorov, who is 35, was appointed in January and had been widely associated with a more technology-driven approach to the war effort. He had pushed changes to military procurement, including competitive tendering, and sought to address corruption, manpower shortages and training problems.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 15:07 LONDON
China landslide near Wujiang River traps residents as rescue operation continues
Heavy rain triggered a landslide near the Wujiang River in southwest China on Friday morning, trapping residents and damaging homes in a mountainous area. Emergency teams were still searching through rock, mud and debris after the collapse, which struck at about 9:08 a.m. local time. Authorities evacuated hundreds of residents and cordoned off the area as they assessed the risk of further collapses.At least nine people had been rescued by the time of the latest report, according to state media. Rescuers deployed more than 50 sets of search and detection equipment, while excavators cleared debris around damaged apartment blocks. Images... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 15:04 LONDON
China launches 29-nation AI alliance as Xi calls for global cooperation in Shanghai
China has announced a new 29-nation World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation, adding a fresh diplomatic dimension to the country's push to shape global AI rules. The coalition was unveiled in connection with the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, where Chinese President Xi Jinping called for countries to cooperate on artificial intelligence. He also warned against any one country dominating the technology.Xi said AI development should not be treated as the work of a single country, but as a shared international effort. He urged governments to resist stretching the idea of national security too far in the AI field, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 15:02 LONDON
Japan passes law criminalising desecration of the national flag
Japan's parliament has enacted a controversial law that introduces criminal penalties for publicly desecrating the national flag. The measure was passed on Friday and is being presented by supporters as a correction to what they describe as a legal imbalance. Critics, however, say the wording could be used to restrict political expression.Under the new law, people who publicly damage, remove or defile the flag in a way that causes others "extreme discomfort or disgust" can face up to two years in prison or a fine of up to 200,000 yen, or about $1,250. The legislation also covers acts such as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 12:30 LONDON
ABC and NBC skip Trump primetime address as he threatens broadcast sanctions
ABC and NBC declined to carry President Donald Trump's primetime address on election security on their main broadcast networks on Thursday, setting off a fresh clash between the White House and major television broadcasters. CNN also chose not to air the speech live on its main channel. During the address, Trump accused the networks of colluding in a "plot" by skipping the broadcast and said fraud of this kind should lead to a revocation of their licences.The speech came as Trump repeated claims about election fraud and said the FBI had uncovered evidence tied to a large-scale voter registration operation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 12:03 LONDON
Ukraine's Zelenskyy faces backlash after sacking defence minister sparks rallies
Rallies in support of sacked Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov have emerged in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removed him from the post. The dismissal has quickly become a political problem for the president, with analysts saying it comes at a time when his ratings are falling. The episode has also drawn attention to tensions inside Ukraine's wartime leadership over military reform and command structure.Fedorov was appointed in January and served for seven months before being removed on Wednesday. According to the reporting, he had no military background or battlefield experience, but had built a reputation as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 12:00 LONDON
Cairngorms wildfire spreads across 3.7 miles, forcing evacuations in Scotland
Firefighters are spending a third day tackling a major wildfire in the Cairngorms after the blaze forced evacuations and closures in parts of the national park. The fire began in heathland at Ryvoan Bothy, near Nethy Bridge, late on Wednesday morning and had spread across 3.7 miles, or 6 km, by Thursday afternoon. Homes, businesses, campsites and a ski resort area in Glenmore Forest Park were evacuated or closed as a precaution.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said the incident was being treated as a protracted operation, but said it had adequate resources in place. Nine fire appliances and specialist... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 11:32 LONDON
Germany renews push for EU force to replace UNIFIL in Lebanon
Germany has renewed its call for the European Union to deploy a force in southern Lebanon before the United Nations peacekeeping mission there ends at the close of the year. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Berlin wants to avoid a security vacuum once UNIFIL withdraws, and argued that any new arrangement should help create conditions for an Israeli withdrawal from the area. He also said such a force would need to stop Hezbollah from returning to the south.Wadephul made the comments in an interview with a German broadcaster on Friday, according to the supplied report. He said Germany has proposed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 11:00 LONDON
Qatar intercepts Iranian missile barrage over Doha as security alert is raised
Qatar said its air defences intercepted a fresh Iranian missile barrage over Doha on Friday, in the latest sign of widening regional tensions. Explosions were heard in the capital as the attack unfolded, according to the supplied reports. The incident prompted security alerts and a temporary rise in the threat level.The confirmed account says the missiles were intercepted over Doha and that the alert level was raised briefly before being lowered again. The reports also say a child was injured by falling shrapnel and is receiving medical care. No further casualty figures were provided in the supplied material.The attack adds... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 10:30 LONDON
Seven US aid workers quarantined in Kenya Ebola isolation facility after new travel restrictions
Seven American humanitarian workers who had been operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Ebola response work are now in quarantine at an isolation facility in Kenya. The group is being held at a bio-isolation unit on a Kenyan air force base after the United States introduced new travel restrictions linked to the outbreak. They are the first people known to use the facility, which was built with US backing to receive Americans potentially exposed to Ebola in Congo or Uganda.The workers are associated with Samaritan's Purse, whose president said the seven do not have symptoms of the disease.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 10:00 LONDON
US announces visa restrictions targeting alleged far-left terrorist groups
The United States has announced new visa restrictions aimed at foreign nationals linked to alleged far-left terrorist groups and aligned networks. The policy was announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday and was presented as part of efforts to stop political violence before it escalates into criminal action. The State Department said the measure is intended to bar entry to people it says finance, recruit, incite, or otherwise support such groups.Rubio said in a social media post that foreign nationals who finance, incite, aid or abet far-left terrorists are not welcome in the United States. He described them... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 09:30 LONDON
Man charged in UK over alleged assistance to Iran's intelligence service
A 39-year-old man has been charged in the United Kingdom with a National Security Act offence after an investigation into alleged assistance to Iran's intelligence service. Vahid Aberi, who is from Liverpool, was arrested in Birmingham on Wednesday and later charged following inquiries by Counter Terrorism Policing. Police said searches were carried out at properties in Birmingham and Liverpool as part of the investigation.Aberi was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court later. The charge follows what investigators described as a national security case linked to suspected activity involving a foreign intelligence service. Commander Helen... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 09:00 LONDON
Papua New Guinea to close Taiwan trade mission in Port Moresby to reassure China
Papua New Guinea has said it will close Taiwan's trade mission in its capital, Port Moresby, in a move that marks a sharp diplomatic shift in the Pacific. The government said Taiwan's presence was no longer recognised or required, and described the decision as part of an effort to deepen trust with Beijing. Officials also said the move reaffirms Papua New Guinea's commitment to the One China policy.Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko announced the decision on Thursday, saying it was a vital step in strengthening ties with China. He said Papua New Guinea had communicated with the Taipei office before the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 06:00 LONDON
Japan revises imperial succession law while keeping ban on female emperor
Japan's parliament has enacted revisions to the Imperial House Law that change how the imperial family can be maintained, while leaving the ban on female emperors in place. The move allows women in the royal family to keep their status if they marry commoners, and it also opens the door for distant male relatives to rejoin the imperial family. The legislation was passed on Friday and is being described as a historic change to a system that has long governed Japan's hereditary monarchy.The new rules are intended to address concern over the shrinking size of the imperial family. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 05:00 LONDON
UK Labour Party to confirm Andy Burnham as next prime minister
The UK Labour Party is due to confirm Andy Burnham as its new leader at a special conference on Friday, setting up a change of prime minister in London. Burnham, 56, is expected to replace Keir Starmer in 10 Downing Street on Monday, according to the supplied report. The move comes after Labour's overwhelming majority in the House of Commons made the leadership transition effectively certain.Burnham is set to become the seventh UK prime minister in a decade, reflecting the unusually rapid turnover at the top of British politics in recent years. He returned to Parliament only four weeks ago... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 03:35 LONDON
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 4,930 as missing count remains high
The confirmed death toll from the June earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 4,930, according to lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez. The United Nations estimates that as many as 50,000 people may still be missing, with many feared buried under rubble. The disaster, which struck almost a month ago, has left tens of thousands of people dead, wounded, displaced or still unaccounted for.Nearly 17,000 people are wounded, and 21,120 are living in shelters, according to the figures cited in the latest update. Venezuelan teams have been operating since the earthquakes struck, but displaced residents say the response has been slow. International rescue... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 01:32 LONDON
BIMSTEC security chiefs agree on joint action against terror and maritime threats in New Delhi
Security chiefs from BIMSTEC member states met in New Delhi on Thursday and agreed to deepen coordination on terrorism, organised crime and maritime security. The meeting was hosted by India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and brought together national security advisers and heads of delegations from the regional grouping. The discussions also covered cyber, energy and disaster-management cooperation, according to an official statement.The meeting endorsed new guiding principles for maritime law enforcement interactions at sea. It also adopted guidelines for the maritime component of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, which officials said are intended to help member states carry out... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 00:33 LONDON
At least 13 killed in strikes across Ukraine as attacks hit Zaporizhzhia, Odesa and other regions
Russian and Ukrainian strikes on civilian areas across several parts of Ukraine killed at least 13 people yesterday, according to local officials. The attacks were reported in Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, near Kharkiv, near Kupiansk and in Donetsk region. Officials said the strikes also damaged homes and other civilian infrastructure, including a religious institution and a pre-school.In Zaporizhzhia, a Russian guided bomb attack killed three people and wounded 15, regional governor Ivan Fedorov said. In Odesa, Russian missiles hit the Black Sea port city and killed two people, with Deputy Mayor Oleksandr Filatov confirming the fatalities at the scene. Other officials said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 00:30 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
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
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 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
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 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
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 LONDON
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age In today’s world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, it’s a lifeline. The ability to sift fact from fiction, especially in matters as consequential as migration, is essential for individuals, communities, and the institutions that serve them. The migration landscape is uniquely vulnerable to the hazards of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, collectively known as MDM. The consequences of inaccurate or misleading information can ripple far beyond the individual, affecting entire communities and the systems that govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 12 Feb 2026 09:21 LONDON
