Saudi East-West pipeline damage could take weeks to repair after strike, satellite images show
Satellite imagery has shown major damage at a pumping station on Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline after a strike last week, with experts saying repairs could take more than a month. The damage is the most significant seen so far at the site, according to the analysis cited in the supplied material, and it has added to concern over the kingdom's ability to keep crude moving while the route remains shut. Saudi Arabia has increasingly relied on the line to export oil to the Red Sea rather than through the Strait of Hormuz.The Saudi government has accused Iranian-backed militias in Iraq... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 19:00 LONDON
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President Trump says This is the first picture taken of the new Heliport Landing Zone on the South Lawn of the White H...
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "The Kennedy Center is in a virtual state of collapse, and has been for many years. A large piece of concrete and steel just dropped down, in a thud, from the ceiling of a heavily trafficked main hallway. If the Building were open, innocent people would have been killed. A security guard had just passed the area, one minute prior to this ceiling collapse. He was, therefore, 60 seconds away from certain death. The Judge has made us keep it open even though there are no... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East shipping risks deepen as global markets turn risk off
Qatar has warned that losing access to Bab al Mandeb while the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked would be catastrophic, as Houthi forces consolidate gains near the chokepoint and more than 3,400 people fled to Djibouti in 48 hours amid renewed fighting in Yemen. 🔗 🔗The conflict widened further as the Houthis launched fresh missile and drone attacks on Saudi targets, while Saudi Arabia carried out dozens of air raids across Yemeni governorates after the cross border exchange left civilians wounded in the kingdom. 🔗 🔗UN agencies said Gaza needs full access for investigators as recovery teams continue to pull... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Sep 2026 18:22 LONDON
US democratic decline threatens global rule of law, report warns
A new report has warned that democratic decline in the United States is contributing to a wider weakening of the global rule of law. The study, released on Tuesday by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, says nearly half of the indicators used to measure US democracy have fallen to their lowest levels in 50 years. It describes the United States as the most prominent example and accelerator of a broader international trend.The report says President Donald Trump quickly amassed power in the executive branch and used it to pursue a narrow set of personal goals and retaliation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 17:32 LONDON
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Trump attacks Supreme Court after mail-in ballot ruling as litigation continues
The US Supreme Court has upheld a lower-court order blocking new postal ballot requirements, rejecting President Donald Trump's attempt to restrict voting by mail before November's midterm elections. The decision leaves the United States Postal Service unable, for now, to move ahead with the proposed changes. It is a setback for the White House and keeps current mail-ballot procedures in place while the case continues.The dispute began in March, when Trump signed an executive order directing the Postal Service to deliver ballots only to voters on lists of citizens. Election officials from 24 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 17:29 LONDON
Europe closes lower as DAX leads selloff, gold softens and energy prices stay firm
Executive summary: European equities ended broadly lower, with Germany’s DAX posting the steepest decline among the major benchmarks in the supplied data. The move came alongside a firmer dollar, weaker euro and sterling, softer gold and platinum, and a rise in natural gas and Brent crude. The session points to a market still sensitive to inflation, rates and energy-price pressure, while autos and cyclicals underperformed. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
Russia warns Denmark after Baltic Sea helicopter near miss as tensions rise
Russia has warned Denmark against what it called reckless action after a Russian frigate fired two flares that narrowly missed a Danish military helicopter in the Baltic Sea. Moscow's ambassador in Copenhagen, Vladimir Barbin, said he had delivered a formal note demanding steps to prevent a repeat of the episode. He blamed what he described as dangerous manoeuvres by the Danish aircraft and said the helicopter's actions were provocative.Denmark said the Fennec helicopter was on a routine mission to photograph the frigate as it sailed in international waters off Denmark. Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus said one flare passed within a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 16:29 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Lower as Chips, Small Caps and Gold Slide While Oil and Gas Firm
Executive summary: US equities opened under pressure, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow all lower in early trading. The sharpest move came in AI and chip stocks, while small caps, defence, autos and banks also weakened. Energy was one of the few bright spots, alongside natural gas and WTI crude, as the dollar strengthened against the yen and Bitcoin slipped. The mix points to a risk-off start, with investors rotating away from growth and rate-sensitive areas and toward energy-linked exposure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Trump dismisses AI takeover fears as a political hoax
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Republicans just got another bad decision from the United States Supreme Court, one that the Court System took forever to give, and then blamed it, in part, on no time left to implement a solution to our totally CORRUPT and out of control Mail-In voting "disaster, " which is a laughing stock all over the World, and where we are the only country that has to endure such a Nation Destroying SCAM. Justices Alito and Thomas, legends both, strongly disagreed with this horrible, highly political, ruling.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 14:30 LONDON
Europe opens lower as DAX leads the retreat, dollar firms and energy stays mixed
Executive summary: European markets opened under pressure, with the DAX, FTSE 100, Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 all lower in early trade. The move came alongside a firmer dollar, weaker euro and pound, softer gold and silver, and a modest rise in natural gas. Autos and broader cyclical sentiment were among the weakest pockets, while palladium was a rare gainer in the commodity complex. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close sharply lower as AI, oil and FX pressures hit risk appetite
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific equities ended broadly weaker, with South Korea’s Kospi leading losses and Japan’s Nikkei 225, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and Australia’s ASX 200 all finishing lower. The selloff came alongside a stronger dollar against the yen, firmer crude and natural gas, and softer gold, silver and platinum, while palladium was one of the few metals to rise. The move points to a market still sensitive to inflation, rate expectations and the durability of the AI-led equity trade. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Open Lower as Oil Surges Above $102 and Rate Anxiety Hits Risk Assets
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened under pressure, with Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Australia all lower as WTI crude jumped above $102 and the yen weakened against the dollar. The move points to a market dominated by inflation concerns, higher-rate expectations and a broad risk-off tone, while gold, silver and platinum also fell sharply. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Wall Street closes lower as yields, oil and AI rotation shake leadership, Nvidia sinks while Meta surges
Executive summary: US stocks ended lower in a broad risk-off session, with the S&P 500 down -1.3%, the Nasdaq Composite off -1.2% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling -1.9%. The move came alongside a sharp drop in Nvidia, a strong rally in Meta, firmer crude oil, and weaker gold and silver, pointing to a market that is still sensitive to rate expectations, sector rotation and commodity swings. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
Europe closes lower as oil spikes, metals slide and the dollar firms
Executive summary: European equities ended sharply lower, with the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all down more than 2%, as a surge in Brent crude, a firmer dollar and broad weakness in precious metals weighed on risk appetite. The FTSE 100 also finished in the red, while ether extended gains and natural gas rose. The move points to a market that is repricing inflation pressure and sector sensitivity to energy costs. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
US pilot rescued in 21-aircraft operation after plane was shot down over Iran
A US Air Force pilot has described being rescued in a 21-aircraft operation after his plane was shot down over Iran. The incident involved two US troops, known by the mission call signs Alpha and Bravo, who were ejected from the damaged aircraft and separated on the ground. They landed roughly five miles apart in a mountainous area south of Isfahan before being recovered.According to the supplied account, the aircraft was a two-seat F-15E jet that was brought down by a shoulder-fired missile. Bravo said he broke his back, shoulder and arm in the crash and described surviving as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 16:30 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Lower as Oil Surges, Tech and Small Caps Slip, and Energy Takes the Lead
Executive summary: US stocks opened under pressure, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones and Russell 2000 all lower in early trading. The sharpest move in the data is a jump in WTI crude above $103 a barrel, while energy shares outperformed and tech, chips, defence, gold and several industrial metals weakened. Bitcoin and ether were firmer, adding a risk-asset split to an already uneven open. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Europe opens lower as Brent jumps, metals slide and rate-sensitive assets wobble
Executive summary: European markets opened under pressure, with the DAX, CAC 40, FTSE 100 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower in early trade. The sharpest cross-asset move was in Brent crude, which surged more than 6%, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium all fell. The euro and pound also weakened against the dollar, adding to the risk-off tone. Ether and natural gas moved higher, and global autos outperformed on a relative basis. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
Asia-Pacific markets slide as oil spikes above $102, yen weakens and risk assets retreat
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with broad losses after a sharp jump in WTI crude to above $102 a barrel revived inflation concerns and pressured equities across Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea and Australia. The Nikkei 225, Hang Seng, Kospi and ASX 200 all fell, while the yen weakened modestly against the dollar. Gold and silver also declined, underscoring a session where higher energy costs and tighter policy worries outweighed support from a firmer Ether and natural gas. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Under Pressure as Oil Spikes Above $100, Dragging Asia-Pacific Equities Lower
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened weaker in Tokyo trading, with Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and South Korea all under pressure as a sharp jump in WTI crude to above $100 a barrel unsettled risk appetite. The move came alongside broad declines in precious metals and a firmer yen, while Ether and global autos were among the few notable gainers in the supplied data. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
Sweden votes in tight general election as opposition and Kristersson bloc run neck and neck
Sweden is voting in a closely fought general election that could return the left-wing opposition to power or bring the far-right Sweden Democrats into government for the first time. The contest has narrowed sharply in the final days of campaigning, leaving Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's alliance and the opposition bloc separated by little more than a dead heat in opinion polls. The result is expected to determine not only who leads the next government, but also how much influence the Sweden Democrats will have over policy.Magdalena Andersson, the opposition leader and head of the centre-left Social Democrats, said on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 04:59 LONDON
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Bahrain refuses Iran's proposed Hormuz shipping meeting in Oman
Bahrain has said it will not take part in a proposed meeting in Oman on Monday that Iran says will focus on safe passage for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The Bahraini Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that it would not join the gathering in Muscat, despite Iran describing the talks as a consultation on the future of the waterway. The decision adds a new diplomatic wrinkle to efforts to discuss security around one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.In its statement, Bahrain said regional security and stability could not be preserved through what it called a policy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 21:02 LONDON
Netanyahu moves to sue Haaretz over UAE warning report before 7 October attacks
Benjamin Netanyahu has told lawyers to begin defamation proceedings against an Israeli newspaper over its report that the United Arab Emirates warned him Hamas was planning an operation before the 7 October 2023 attacks. His office said the story was part of a "sinister plot" and denied that any warning was given by the UAE before the assault. The newspaper has rejected the claim and said it stands by its reporting.The report was based on book extracts and said UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke with Netanyahu in late September 2023, days before the Hamas-led attack. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 17:34 LONDON
Iranian rial falls to new lows as war and blockade deepen economic crisis
Six months after war broke out between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, the country's economic strain has intensified sharply. The Iranian rial has continued to slide, reaching new lows as households face rising prices and tighter budgets. The latest deterioration comes amid an ongoing war and a reinstated US naval blockade, both of which have disrupted daily life and trade.According to free-market currency data cited in the supplied material, the rial has fallen from about 1.45 million per US dollar in March 2026 to more than 2.1 million by early September. By Thursday, the free-market dollar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:33 LONDON
