Tokyo opens lower as Nikkei slips, Kospi extends rout and Hong Kong jumps on a volatile Asia-Pacific session
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened with a sharp split, Japan and South Korea under pressure while Hong Kong and Australia held up better. The Kospi led losses with a -6.5% drop, the Nikkei 225 fell -1.3%, and the Hang Seng surged +4.1%. Moves in metals, oil and FX added to the mixed tone, with gold slightly lower, WTI crude higher, and USD/JPY edging up. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 17 Jul 2026 01:15 LONDON
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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
Canada wildfires drive hazardous smoke and air quality alerts across US states
More than 800 wildfires are still burning across Canada, with smoke continuing to spread south into the United States and trigger air quality alerts across several states. The latest update says hazardous conditions are affecting parts of Michigan and Minnesota, while alerts extend across the Upper Midwest, the Great Lakes region and into the northeast. In Canada, evacuations have also been ordered in northern Ontario after one fire forced residents from local First Nations communities to leave.Officials said there are 858 active fires in Canada, including 30 new fires reported on Thursday, and that the vast majority are burning out... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 23:59 LONDON
Ilhan Omar renews push for US to join ICC amid Trump pressure
United States Representative Ilhan Omar has introduced a resolution calling on the United States to join the International Criminal Court, in a direct challenge to the Trump administration's approach to the tribunal. The move was announced on Wednesday and comes days after Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged to "dismantle" the court. The resolution also seeks to press the administration to lift sanctions and visa restrictions imposed on ICC officials.According to the supporting material, Omar's proposal would require the United States to ratify the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the court. She said joining the ICC would strengthen the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 23:32 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Iran, Ukraine and Gaza flare as markets track oil jump and mixed equities
The biggest escalation came in the Gulf, where the United States said it had carried out strikes across southern Iran for a fifth day and disabled tankers that ignored repeated warnings, as Washington reimposed a blockade and tensions with Tehran deepened. Iranian officials said the attacks had spread across the south, while a Tehran billboard showing Donald Trump in a coffin underlined the hardening mood. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗The confrontation also raised wider shipping fears. India told shipping firms not to deploy Indian seafarers on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and analysts said a June memorandum on the waterway... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Jul 2026 18:20 LONDON
EDGE agrees to acquire full stake in Brazilian aerospace firm AKAER
ABU DHABI, 16th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates' advanced technology and defence company, EDGE, today announced an agreement to acquire a 100% stake in AKAER, a Brazilian aerospace and engineering company with more than 30 years of experience delivering advanced products and solutions across the aerospace and defence sectors.The acquisition, which remains subject to customary conditions precedent and regulatory approvals, would give EDGE an established engineering base in Brazil and a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team spanning the full product lifecycle, from conceptual design through to industrialisation. It would strengthen EDGE's ability to secure industrialisation timelines on key... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 18:01 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as DAX slips, FTSE 100 outperforms on firmer oil and metals
Executive summary: European markets ended the session mixed, with the DAX falling -1.0% while the FTSE 100 gained +0.8%. Commodities were broadly supportive for resource-linked assets, with Brent crude, gold, platinum and palladium higher, while natural gas and silver declined. FX moves were modest, with sterling firmer against the dollar and the euro slightly higher. The standout equity move in the data was global autos, which dropped sharply, suggesting pressure on cyclical and trade-sensitive names. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Chips and Tech Slide, Energy and Banks Lead Early Rotation
Executive summary: U.S. equities opened mixed, with the S&P 500 nearly flat while the Nasdaq and Russell 2000 slipped and the Dow edged higher. The sharpest move was in semiconductors, where SOXX fell nearly 8%, while energy, banks, crude, and several metals gained. The opening tone points to a rotation away from growth and AI-linked names and toward cyclical and inflation-sensitive assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Iran, Ukraine and markets jolted by fresh strikes, while UK politics and trade shift
The biggest escalation came in the Gulf, where the United States said it carried out fresh strikes across Iran, including on Greater Tunb island, after Tehran began targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Gulf. Commercial shipping was being redirected as the confrontation widened and the US said it disabled a Curacao flagged tanker that ignored repeated warnings. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Iran said the attacks had hit sites across its south over the past week, while the latest exchanges underlined how quickly the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz is spreading into maritime traffic and regional bases.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Jul 2026 08:35 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei slides, Hong Kong rallies and Korea’s Kospi suffers a sharp sell-off
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended sharply mixed, with Japan and South Korea under heavy pressure while Hong Kong, Australia and several commodities posted gains. The Nikkei 225 fell -2.5% to 66,835.54 and the Kospi dropped -6.5% to 6,818.25, while the Hang Seng rose +4.0% to 24,993.99. WTI crude climbed +1.8%, gold added +0.8%, and the yen and yuan both firmed modestly against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
Starmer makes final Kyiv trip as prime minister and pledges continued UK support for Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer is in Kyiv for what he says is his final visit to Ukraine as prime minister, where he is due to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky later on Thursday. In comments released ahead of the trip, he said Britain's support for Ukraine would remain "cast-iron" as he prepares to leave office. The visit comes as the UK seeks to underline its backing for Kyiv amid Russia's full-scale invasion, now in its fourth year.Starmer said the fortitude of the Ukrainian people since Russia's invasion in February 2022 had "preserved the security of Europe". He pointed to the UK's 100-year... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 06:30 LONDON
Iran frees US-Iranian citizen Dena Karari amid renewed hostilities with Washington
Iran has allowed US-Iranian citizen Dena Karari to leave the country after she was detained there since December 2024, according to her lawyer and comments from the US president. The release comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran have risen again, with fresh US strikes on Iran reported in the supporting material. Karari is now outside Iran and is understood to be travelling back to the United States.US President Donald Trump publicly praised the move as a gesture of goodwill, saying the woman was in good condition and had safely left Iran. He did not name her in his initial... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 04:29 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Higher as Oil Jumps, Hang Seng Leads Asia-Pacific Gains, Yen Edges Firmer
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened with a mixed but broadly constructive tone, led by a stronger Hang Seng and modest gains in Tokyo and Sydney. The biggest cross-asset move was in WTI crude, which surged more than 12%, while gold and silver slipped and the yen firmed slightly against the dollar. The move set up a session where energy, inflation expectations, and risk appetite are likely to dominate trading. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Jul 2026 01:15 LONDON
French parliament approves assisted-dying bill, pending constitutional review
France's National Assembly has approved a landmark assisted-dying bill that would create a legal right to the practice for adults with incurable illnesses under strict conditions. Lawmakers passed the text by 291 votes to 241 after an intense ethical and political debate. The measure still needs approval from the Constitutional Council before it can take effect.The bill would allow a person to receive a lethal substance if they request it, with the substance either self-administered or administered by a doctor or nurse if the patient is physically unable to do so. Access would be limited to adults who are French... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 21:30 LONDON
Syria arrests former colonel accused of chemical weapons crimes
Syrian authorities have arrested a former colonel they accuse of involvement in chemical weapons crimes under the government of ousted former President Bashar al-Assad. The Interior Ministry identified the man as Ahmed Habib Ali and said he was detained over allegations linked to sarin gas storage and manufacturing. Officials said the arrest is part of a wider series of detentions involving figures from the former administration.The ministry said Ali was responsible for sarin gas storage facilities and chemical manufacturing within Unit 417, described as a chemical weapons site near Damascus. It also accused him of supervising the manufacture of about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 20:32 LONDON
Burnham does not rule out wealth tax as he prepares to become prime minister
Andy Burnham has not ruled out a wealth tax, saying his incoming government may at some point need to ask for "a little more" in tax. The Labour MP, who is due to become prime minister on Monday, made the comments in an interview with former footballer and Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker. He said he wanted first to review the state of the public finances and focus on "bringing people together" rather than creating "new divisions".Burnham said he was not prepared to rule anything out immediately, adding that decisions on tax would be difficult and would come... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 19:32 LONDON
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Europe closes mixed as oil spikes, metals diverge and crypto rallies on risk appetite
Executive summary: European equities finished mixed, with the FTSE 100, CAC 40 and DAX posting modest gains while the Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. The biggest cross-asset move was in Brent crude, which jumped nearly 10% and helped keep inflation and rate expectations in focus. Ether also surged more than 8%, while gold and silver fell, underscoring a sharp rotation across commodities and risk assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
Iraqi prime minister meets Trump in Washington as US warns over armed groups
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has met US President Donald Trump at the White House in talks that focused on deepening economic ties, raising Iraq's oil output and broadening cooperation between the two governments. The meeting came as Washington and Tehran remain locked in renewed escalation, putting Iraq in a difficult position between two relationships it says it cannot afford to damage. Trump described al-Zaidi in warm terms during the visit, while both sides signalled interest in expanding economic engagement.Later in the day, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iraq to disarm Iran-aligned armed groups operating in the country. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 16:30 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Oil Jumps, Crypto Rallies and Banks Lead Early Gains
Executive summary: US equities opened broadly higher, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones all advancing in early trade. The biggest cross-asset move was in energy, where WTI crude surged more than 12%, while Ether and Bitcoin also climbed sharply. Banks, energy stocks and tech shares were among the early winners, while gold, silver, defence stocks and natural gas traded lower. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
Europe Opens Mixed as Brent Jumps, DAX Leads Gains and Gold Softens
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the DAX outperformed, the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 edged higher, and the Euro Stoxx 50 hovered just below flat. The biggest cross-asset move was in energy, where Brent crude surged more than 13%, while gold and silver slipped. FX was comparatively calm, with the euro and sterling slightly firmer against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Mixed as Oil Jumps, Hang Seng Rallies and Korea Sells Off on Asia-Pacific Risk Repricing
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened with a sharp split in tone, as Hong Kong surged, Korea sold off hard and Japan was little changed. The biggest cross-asset move was in oil, where WTI crude jumped more than 10%, a move that is likely to keep inflation and transport-cost concerns in focus across the region. Gold eased, while the yen and yuan both strengthened modestly against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Jul 2026 01:15 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as Nvidia, Meta and energy stocks surge while Dow and defense shares lag
Executive summary: U.S. markets finished mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posting gains while the Dow Jones and Russell 2000 slipped. The session was defined by a sharp jump in WTI crude, strong advances in Nvidia and Meta, and a broad lift in tech and chip shares, even as defense stocks, gold, silver and natural gas weakened. The move points to a market still rewarding AI and energy exposure while rotating away from some defensive and rate-sensitive pockets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as oil surge lifts energy tone, while FTSE, DAX and gold slip on risk recalibration
Executive summary: European markets ended the session mixed, with the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 higher while the FTSE 100 and DAX fell. Brent crude jumped more than 10%, the biggest move in the dataset, after renewed geopolitical and supply-risk concerns, while gold and silver eased and the dollar was broadly firmer against the euro and pound. The move set up a clear sector split, with energy-sensitive assets outperforming and rate-sensitive or industrial-linked benchmarks under pressure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
Tawazun launches new bilingual quarterly magazine Foresight in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement has launched 'Foresight', a new quarterly bilingual magazine published in Arabic and English, establishing a UAE platform for strategic dialogue that brings together thought leadership, policy and industry to explore the trends shaping the future of defence, security, defence industries and advanced technologies. The magazine was unveiled during a ceremony held at Tawazun's headquarters in Abu Dhabi, attended by senior government officials, representatives from defence, security and military entities, the Council's strategic partners, leading academics and researchers, members of the defence industry, and representatives of friendly nations and... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 16:30 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil Shock Lifts Energy, Tech and Chips Outperform
Executive summary: US stocks opened mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher while the Dow and Russell 2000 slipped. The biggest move was in crude oil, which jumped more than 11%, lifting energy shares and helping offset weakness in defense, gold, silver and small caps. Tech and chip stocks also outperformed, while Bitcoin and the dollar were softer. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
Fontainebleau forest wildfire south of Paris spreads to more than 1,300 hectares amid heatwave
French firefighters are continuing to battle two wildfires in the Fontainebleau forest south-east of Paris after the burned area grew to more than 1,300 hectares. The fires began on Sunday and spread rapidly across the UNESCO biosphere reserve as France endured another heatwave. About 1,000 people in and around Fontainebleau were evacuated, and rail and road traffic were disrupted during the busy holiday weekend.The response included four Canadair aircraft, two Dash planes and three water-bombing helicopters, alongside firefighters on the ground. By nightfall on Monday, about 600 firefighters remained mobilised, according to rescue commander Jean-Marc Sicard. The forest fire broke... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 10:34 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as oil spikes, gold retreats and Paris outperforms on a risk-on start
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 and DAX slipped while the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 advanced. The biggest cross-asset move was Brent crude’s sharp jump to $85.39, while gold and silver eased, suggesting investors were rotating toward energy exposure and away from some traditional havens. Currency moves were modest, with the euro slightly softer against the dollar and sterling fractionally firmer. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as oil spikes, Korea sells off and Hong Kong rallies
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp split, as a surge in WTI crude to $80.28 lifted energy-linked inflation concerns while South Korea’s Kospi tumbled more than 10%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng led regional gains, Japan’s Nikkei 225 advanced, and gold and silver retreated as investors rotated toward risk and away from havens. The move set a tense tone for the region, with oil, FX and equity leadership all pointing to a market reacting to geopolitical stress and shifting rate expectations. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
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Japan says it must counter foreign espionage more rigorously after Russia report
Japan has said it recognises a growing need to counter foreign intelligence activity after a report alleged that Russia had used the country as a hub for espionage and procurement of dual-use technology. Chief government spokesperson Minoru Kihara said Tokyo must address the issue with "even greater rigour" as concerns grow over threats to national security. The comments came after an investigation said Russia had taken advantage of Japan's technology sector and what it described as weak espionage laws.Kihara said the government sees a rising need to respond to foreign intelligence activity, including the acquisition of critical information. He declined... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 02:32 LONDON
European Commission launches Gaza recovery initiative as donor backing expands
The European Commission has announced an initial package of almost 900 million euros, or about $1bn, for Gaza recovery work, as donors met in Brussels on Monday. The initiative, called the Team Gaza Initiative, is aimed at early recovery projects after more than two years of war. It is intended to support basic services and reconstruction-related work in the territory.According to the supplied material, the funding will go toward water and sanitation infrastructure, debris removal, and the restoration of health infrastructure. The European Commission said the package is part of a broader effort to help rebuild Gaza and provide what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 18:29 LONDON
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Azerbaijan considers full withdrawal from Council of Europe after PACE voting rights suspension
Azerbaijan is considering leaving the Council of Europe after the suspension of its delegation's voting rights in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, President Ilham Aliyev said on Monday. He made the remarks in his opening address at the fourth Shusha Global Media Forum. Aliyev said Baku was weighing "not just the suspension or freezing of our membership" but a full exit from the organisation.The president said the Council of Europe's secretary general had contacted him and asked Azerbaijan not to take that step. According to Aliyev, the request was made in an effort to find a way... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 10:00 LONDON
Syria's transitional parliament meets in Damascus after Assad's overthrow
Syria's newly appointed transitional parliament has held its inaugural session in Damascus, marking a significant step in the country's political transition more than 18 months after Bashar al-Assad was toppled. Members of the chamber took the constitutional oath on Sunday as the People's Assembly convened for the first time under the new authorities. President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who led the rebel offensive that removed Assad and is now Syria's president, urged lawmakers to put national interest first.Al-Sharaa said the assembly should focus on improving the economy, strengthening public services and attracting international investment. He also called on lawmakers to help foster... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
Five killed in Gaza as Israeli strikes and gunfire continue despite truce
Israeli drone strikes and gunfire in Gaza killed at least five Palestinians on Sunday, including a nine-year-old girl, in incidents reported in central, northern and southern parts of the territory. The deaths were recorded in the Al-Bureij refugee camp, Gaza City's Sabra neighbourhood and east of Khan Younis. The latest violence comes despite the US-brokered truce that took effect in October.According to Gaza's Health Ministry, Tala Abu Matar was killed when Israeli gunfire hit an encampment on the eastern side of Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza. Medics said a separate drone strike on a blacksmith's shop in Sabra killed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 16:59 LONDON
Khamenei funeral and Iran escalation around the Strait of Hormuz intensify
Millions of people in Iran have reportedly attended the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to the supplied material, as the country's confrontation with the United States and its allies continues to dominate the regional agenda. The event was presented as both a public mourning ceremony and a carefully managed political moment. The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the wider escalation, with the ceasefire described in the rows as having collapsed.The material says hundreds of foreign reporters and social media influencers were granted rare access to Iran to cover the funeral, suggesting Tehran is placing strong emphasis on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 11:29 LONDON
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Iran leader issues revenge pledge after father's burial amid US tensions
Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has issued a written call for revenge after the burial of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as tensions with the United States remain high. The statement was read out on state television and described vengeance as the "will of the nation". It was his first public message since funeral ceremonies began this week.The message said revenge for the death of his father and predecessor "must inevitably be carried out" and pledged to avenge "the blood of the martyred leader and all the martyrs of these two wars from the criminal and disgraced killers". Ali Khamenei,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 20:59 LONDON
Brazil Amazon deforestation falls to lowest level in a decade under Lula
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest fell to its lowest level in a decade in the first half of 2026, according to official figures released on Friday. The data show that an estimated 1,295 square kilometres of forest were cleared between January and June, a 38% drop from the same period a year earlier. The figures mark a significant milestone for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's pledge to curb destruction in the world's largest rainforest.The numbers were published by Brazil's National Institute for Space Research, which tracks forest loss in the Amazon. They show the lowest overall level of clearing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 00:32 LONDON
EU charges Meta over addictive Instagram and Facebook features
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings saying Meta Platforms may have breached EU tech rules through features on Instagram and Facebook that encourage compulsive use. Regulators said the case centres on autoplay, infinite scroll and recommendation systems that can keep users engaged for longer periods. The findings follow a two-year investigation under the European Union's Digital Services Act.The Commission said Meta had not adequately assessed the risks posed by highly personalised recommendations, autoplay and infinite scroll. It also said reels and stories on Facebook and Instagram could contribute to excessive or compulsive use. According to the regulator, time-management tools... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 12:02 LONDON
Ukraine and US still finalising technical terms for Patriot missile production
Trump said at the NATO summit in Turkiye that Ukraine would be given the right to make Patriot missile systems, but he gave no timetable for when production could begin. He told Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United States would show Ukraine how to do it, while also saying Washington would keep its own stockpile. Ukraine said it will try to master domestic production as soon as possible, but the immediate practical steps remain unclear.The announcement comes as Ukraine's stock of US-made Patriot interceptors has been depleted by frequent Russian strikes, making the air-defence system one of Kyiv's most urgent military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 11:29 LONDON
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UN warns aid cuts have cut off support for one million women and girls
The United Nations has warned that at least one million women and girls have lost access to critical support because of sharp cuts to foreign aid spending since January 2025. In a new report, UN Women said the reduction in funding is accelerating the collapse of women-led organisations in crisis settings. The agency said the cuts are coming as humanitarian needs continue to rise across multiple conflict-affected countries.UN Women said its findings were based on responses from 855 women-led and women's rights organisations operating in 52 crisis-affected countries. It said 84% of the groups surveyed reported higher demand for their... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 11:03 LONDON
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 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
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
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The Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 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
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
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
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