US envoy warns Israeli strike on Syrian airbase could have triggered direct confrontation with Turkish forces
The United States envoy has warned that an Israeli strike on a Syrian airbase could have triggered a direct confrontation involving Turkish forces. The attack on the base has been widely condemned, adding to concern over military activity in north-west Syria. The latest comments sharpen the focus on the risk of miscalculation in an area where several outside powers remain active.The warning follows reports that the airbase was hit by eight airstrikes, with damage reported to the runway and storage facilities. The site is in Idlib province, close to the Turkish border, and earlier reporting said no casualties were immediately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 22:00 LONDON
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Wall Street closes mixed as bond-yield shock lifts gold, oil and crypto while tech and chips lag
Executive summary: US stocks finished lower in a broad but uneven risk-off session, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones and Russell 2000 all in the red. The sharpest moves were outside equities, as Bitcoin and Ether surged, gold jumped, and WTI crude firmed. Tech and chip shares underperformed, while Tesla and Apple bucked the weakness. The move fits a market reacting to higher-for-longer rate pressure and a rotation toward hard assets and energy. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 19 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
Zambian opposition leader to challenge presidential election result in court
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile says he will challenge the presidential election result in court, alleging serious irregularities in the conduct, counting, transmission and declaration of votes. The dispute follows the election commission's declaration that President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term with about 60% of the vote, compared with 38% for Mundubile. The challenge adds a legal dimension to tensions that rose after the polls closed.In a statement on Wednesday, Mundubile said his campaign had documented what he described as serious inconsistencies surrounding the vote. He also alleged intimidation and restrictions during the campaign, concerns that were echoed by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 20:03 LONDON
Day News Recap: Oil shock, Gaza strikes and Ukraine pressure dominate a tense global news cycle
Fresh attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz have pushed oil prices higher and deepened fears of a wider regional spillover, after British maritime officials said three ships had been hit in recent days and the US said the waterway remained open despite rising tensions with Iran. Washington also said there were no talks planned with Tehran, while warning of new sanctions and broader economic pressure. π π πThe Gulf fallout is already hitting trade and markets, with the United Arab Emirates halting trade, commercial exchange and financial dealings with Iran after a reported missile incident, and separate reporting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 19 Aug 2026 18:21 LONDON
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UAE halts trade and financial dealings with Iran after missile escalation
The United Arab Emirates has halted all trade, commercial exchange and financial transactions with Iran until further notice after reporting a missile incident it says reached Emirati territorial waters. The move marks a further deterioration in relations between the two neighbours and comes amid a wider regional escalation. Abu Dhabi said the missiles were later described as having been directed at shipping.Afra Al Hameli, director of the Strategic Communications Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the decision was taken in light of regional escalations. She said the UAE remained committed to safeguarding the integrity of the international financial... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 16:02 LONDON
Palestinian factions explore broad alliance ahead of November 28 elections
Hamas and several other Palestinian factions are holding talks on a possible broad electoral alliance ahead of legislative elections scheduled for 28 November. The discussions come as campaigning is due to begin on 6 November, with the vote set to be the first Palestinian legislative election since January 2006. The political manoeuvring is taking place against the backdrop of the war in Gaza, rising violence in the occupied West Bank and restrictions in occupied East Jerusalem.Husam Badran, Hamas's national relations official, said the movement has recently held bilateral and collective meetings with a range of groups. Those groups include Palestinian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Energy, Gold and Bitcoin Rally While Chips and Tech Slip
Executive summary: US markets opened with a clear style rotation, energy, gold, natural gas and crypto advanced, while the Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow and Russell 2000 all started lower. The sharpest move in the early tape was in energy stocks, which jumped more than 5%, alongside a strong bid in crude, gold and Bitcoin. By contrast, AI and chip shares, broader tech and global autos were under pressure, pointing to a market that is rewarding inflation hedges and commodity exposure while trimming growth-sensitive names. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 19 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Israel says 2024 World Central Kitchen strike in Gaza was a command failure, not a crime
Israel's military has concluded that the 2024 strike on a World Central Kitchen vehicle in Gaza was the result of serious command failures, but that it did not amount to suspected criminal conduct. The finding concerns an attack on 1 April 2024 that killed seven aid workers and drew international condemnation. The vehicle was part of a humanitarian convoy operating in the Gaza Strip.According to the military review, commanders made decisions based on an assessment that Hamas operatives were travelling in the vehicles. The inquiry said there were grave failures in the process that led to that assessment. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 12:38 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine nuclear strike, Middle East tensions and trade moves dominate the morning
A drone strike near the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in southeastern Ukraine killed one nuclear specialist and wounded 17 people, underscoring the danger around the site as fighting continues close to critical infrastructure. πIn the Middle East, tensions around Iran deepened after Donald Trump said there were no talks planned with Tehran and insisted the Strait of Hormuz remained open, even as reports emerged that a projectile hit a ship in the waterway. The United Arab Emirates also imposed an indefinite trade embargo on Iran after accusing Iranian forces of firing two ballistic missiles at the country. π πIsrael's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 19 Aug 2026 08:37 LONDON
Europe opens lower as oil spikes, autos lag and metals soften, while euro and sterling firm
Executive summary: European equities started the session under pressure, with the CAC 40, Euro Stoxx 50, FTSE 100 and DAX all lower in early trade. Brent crude jumped more than 3%, a move that is likely reinforcing inflation concerns and weighing on rate-sensitive and cyclical shares. Gold and the major European currencies were firmer, while silver, palladium and platinum fell sharply, pointing to a mixed cross-asset tone at the open. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 19 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 5,000 confirmed cases as death toll rises
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has now passed 5,000 confirmed cases, according to the latest government data cited by health officials. The public health institute said the total has reached 5,021, while the death toll has climbed to 2,378. Officials say the country's 17th Ebola epidemic remains the biggest in its history and is still not under control.The outbreak was declared on 15 May and has gained momentum since then, with authorities saying containment efforts are being hampered by weak health infrastructure, community resistance, instability and protests by response workers. The strain involved is the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 07:59 LONDON
Trump pauses 50% Canada tariffs for three days as trade deal nears
The United States has paused planned 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days after the two countries said they had reached an agreement in principle, pending final documents. The move came just hours before the duties were due to take effect, avoiding an immediate escalation in a dispute that had been building for weeks. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said substantial progress had been made, while also stressing that more work remained.Trump said in a social media post that the pause was based on the fact that Canada and the United States, subject to the finalisation of documents, had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 05:02 LONDON
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Turkey rejects Israeli claims after strike on Syria air base
Turkey has rejected Israeli allegations that it was preparing to send troops to a military base in Syria after the site was hit in a strike blamed by the United States on Israel. The exchange has sharpened tensions between Ankara and Jerusalem at a time when Syria's new government is trying to consolidate control after years of conflict. The incident is centred on an air base near Aleppo, in northern Syria, according to the supplied report.The strike was described as an extraordinary defiance by Israel of the United States, which has been seeking to support Syria's new government. That government... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 04:30 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Lower as Nikkei Slips, Kospi Surges on a Risk-On Commodity and FX Mix
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading opened with a sharp split: South Koreaβs Kospi surged +8.3% while Japanβs Nikkei 225 fell -1.2% and Australiaβs ASX 200 dropped -1.5%. WTI crude climbed +3.9%, gold edged higher, and the yen weakened slightly against the dollar, a mix that points to a market still balancing geopolitical energy risk, rate pressure, and sector rotation. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 19 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
Minnesota sues Texas governor over ICE agent extradition in Minneapolis shooting case
Minnesota's attorney general has filed a lawsuit seeking to force Texas Governor Greg Abbott to transfer Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Christian Castro so he can stand trial in connection with a January shooting in Minneapolis. The case centres on the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis during an immigration enforcement operation on 14 January. Minnesota says Abbott has withheld the warrant needed for Castro's extradition for nearly three months.Attorney General Keith Ellison said in the lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, that Abbott has a mandatory duty to release Castro for transfer. Ellison also asked a US district court in southern Texas... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 00:30 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz tensions deepen as Trump rejects Iran talks and reported ship strike emerges
US President Donald Trump said there are no talks planned with Iran and insisted the Strait of Hormuz remains open, even as reports said a projectile hit a ship in the waterway. The comments came amid limited traffic through the strategic passage and continuing Iran-Oman discussions on a possible shipping arrangement. The latest developments add a maritime-security dimension to an already tense political dispute over one of the world's most sensitive chokepoints.Trump also said on social media that the US blockade of Iranian ports remains in full force and effect, while asserting that all water mines had been removed and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 23:29 LONDON
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Drone strike near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant kills one and wounds 17
A drone strike near the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in southeastern Ukraine has killed one nuclear specialist and wounded 17 people, according to Russian reports. The incident took place close to Europe's largest nuclear facility, which has been under Russian control since the early months of the war. The International Atomic Energy Agency said staff members were hit at a bus stop, while Russian management described the attack as one of the most serious incidents in the plant's history.Russian authorities said on Tuesday that Ukraine launched the drone, although that claim has not been independently verified in the supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 22:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran escalates as Ukraine, Gaza and regional tensions deepen across multiple fronts
Iran said it would move to a fully offensive military posture as efforts to secure a permanent ceasefire with the United States stalled, while Tehran also declared the 60 day negotiation deadline under a June memorandum void and warned that passage through the Strait of Hormuz would remain shut. A ship was hit in the waterway, adding to the pressure around one of the worldβs most sensitive shipping lanes. π π πIn the wider Middle East, the United States condemned an Israeli strike on the Abu al Duhur air base in north west Syria as an unnecessary escalation, and UN... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 18 Aug 2026 18:21 LONDON
Disney and ABC sue US regulator over early licence renewal push
Disney and ABC have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission and its chairman, Brendan Carr, seeking to block an early licence renewal process for Disney-owned ABC stations. The case, filed on Tuesday, says the move is unprecedented and amounts to retaliation over the broadcaster's editorial content. The complaint argues that the administration is using the regulator to pressure a media company over what it broadcasts.According to the lawsuit, the FCC ordered licence renewals for the Disney-owned ABC stations in April, years earlier than the company says would normally happen. Disney says the commission had not called for early... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 18:09 LONDON
Lebanon, Italy and France discuss future of UNIFIL in Rome as mandate nears expiry
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is due to travel to Rome this week for talks on the future of the United Nations peacekeeping force in south Lebanon, as its mandate ends later this year. The visit, scheduled for Thursday, comes amid efforts by Italy and France to shape a multinational successor arrangement for UNIFIL. The discussions are expected to focus on how international forces could remain in the south if the current mission is not extended.A Lebanese official said Mr Aoun will meet Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss "the future of the international forces, particularly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 18:06 LONDON
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US threatens new sanctions and economic pressure on Iran as tensions rise
Iranian authorities say they could shift to offensive operations as Washington considers a new wave of sanctions and wider economic pressure. The latest warnings centre on measures aimed at Iran's economy, with trade embargoes, asset freezes and attacks on ships described as part of a naval blockade context. The developments come as talks have stalled and both sides signal they are preparing for further escalation.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said last Thursday that the United States was planning to inflict more economic damage on Tehran as early as this week. He said the measures would be unlike anything seen in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 18:03 LONDON
Europe closes lower as Brent surges above $91, pressuring equities and lifting havens
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly lower, with the FTSE 100, CAC 40, DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 all in the red as a sharp jump in Brent crude and firmer gold underscored a risk-off tone. Energy strength and haven demand contrasted with weakness in metals and most major stock benchmarks, while the euro and pound edged higher against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Russian missiles kill 10 in Pechenihy as civilian toll rises in Kharkiv region
A Russian missile strike killed 10 people and injured at least 18 in the village of Pechenihy in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, according to Ukrainian officials. Two missiles hit the centre of the village on Tuesday morning, striking a busy intersection near a post office and shops. Local authorities said a post office, a cafe and five other stores were destroyed in the attack.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strike hit a location surrounded by residential buildings and vowed that Kyiv would respond. The regional governor said at least 18 people were injured, while video from the scene showed burnt-out cars,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil and Gold Surge, Energy Leads, Tech Lags
Executive summary: US markets opened mixed, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones all lower, while small caps, energy, gold and bitcoin advanced. The sharpest move in the early tape came from WTI crude, which jumped nearly 3.9%, helping lift energy shares and reinforcing a risk backdrop shaped by higher commodity prices and firmer inflation sensitivity. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he exchanged messages with fake Trump aide
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed that he exchanged a small number of messages with someone pretending to be Donald Trump's chief of staff. He said the contact was brief and that he quickly became suspicious. Burnham said the matter was reported and that no sensitive information was discussed.The prime minister made the comments during a visit to Wolverhampton in central England. He said he had sent a "few messages" through an unspecified communication channel to a person he believed was Susie Wiles, before realising something was wrong. Burnham said: "No, I'm not, because there was a minimal exchange.Nothing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 14:38 LONDON
Qatar repatriates Iranian pilot's remains amid dispute over missing aircrew
Qatar said an Iranian delegation travelled to Doha and collected the remains of one of the pilots linked to the March shootdown, while continuing to reject Tehran's claim that three others are being held in the country. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said the body was repatriated and that a funeral had taken place. He also said Qatar had invited Iran to send a technical team to review the search-and-rescue operation, but that Tehran had not responded.Al Ansari described Iran's allegations as false and illogical, and said Qatar remained open to a technical review. He said there was no... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 14:34 LONDON
Damascus court sentences Wassim al-Assad to death as transitional justice cases widen
A court in Damascus has sentenced Wassim al-Assad to death for crimes including premeditated murder and torture, in a ruling announced on Tuesday. The case concerns a former figure from the Assad family circle and adds another major judgment to Syria's post-regime legal process. It comes as the country's transitional authorities continue to pursue accountability for abuses linked to the 14-year war.According to the supplied material, the court also linked the case to militia crimes and Captagon trafficking. Judge Fakhr al-Din al-Aryan said the conviction covered crimes against humanity and war crimes, placing the ruling among the most serious categories... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 14:31 LONDON
Russia alleges Western false-flag plot over arms claim tied to Latin American cartels
Russia has accused an unnamed Western intelligence agency of preparing what it calls a false allegation that the Kremlin sells weapons to drug cartels in Latin America. The claim was made on Tuesday by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, known as the SVR, which said the supposed accusation was intended to encourage anti-Russian policies across the region. Russia did not identify the agency or the country behind it.According to the SVR, the alleged plan would be designed to damage what Moscow described as constructive relations with countries in Latin America. The agency said the aim would be to push regional... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
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Europe opens lower as oil spikes, gold firms and defensive flows dominate early trade
Executive summary: European equities opened under pressure, with the FTSE 100 down -1.1%, the CAC 40 off -1.1% and the DAX slightly lower. The sharpest move in the early cross-asset picture is Brent crude, which jumped nearly +4.9%, while gold rose more than +2.1%. The combination points to a market leaning toward inflation hedges and away from cyclical risk at the European open. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo Close: Kospi Surges Nearly 9% as Oil and Gold Jump, Nikkei Edges Lower, ASX 200 Slips
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp split, led by a powerful rally in South Koreaβs Kospi, which jumped +8.97% to 6865.02. WTI crude climbed +5.22%, gold rose +2.01%, and platinum gained +2.38%, while Australiaβs ASX 200 fell -1.95% and Japanβs Nikkei 225 slipped -0.09%. The move set points to a market still reacting to higher energy prices, firmer precious metals, and a softer tone in parts of regional equities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
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Moscow region hit by large drone attack with injuries and building damage
Russian officials said the Moscow region came under a large overnight drone attack, with air defences intercepting many of the aircraft but several people still wounded and buildings damaged. The incident was reported on 18 August and affected areas around the capital, including the Pavlovsky Posad district. Officials said the attack also caused a fire at a house and minor damage to a warehouse east of Moscow.Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said more than 180 drones were destroyed over the capital region, while regional governor Andrey Vorobyov said 620 drones flew towards the Moscow region overnight. Vorobyov said three people were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 06:00 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Extends Record Run, Kospi Surges and Risk Assets Reprice Across Asia-Pacific
Executive summary: Tokyo opened with a strong bid, led by a fresh jump in the Nikkei 225 and a firmer Nikkei ETF, while South Koreaβs Kospi posted an outsized surge. The session also showed a split tape across the region, with Hong Kong and Australia lower, crude and gold higher, and the yen slightly weaker against the dollar. The move matters because it combines a powerful equity rally in Japan and Korea with a commodity-led inflation signal that could keep pressure on regional risk sentiment. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
Iran threatens fresh offensive as US ceasefire talks stall
A senior Iranian official has said Tehran will shift to a fully offensive military posture as efforts to secure a permanent end to the war with the United States stall. The warning comes amid renewed tension over the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that remains central to the wider dispute. Washington has ruled out extending a temporary ceasefire agreement, leaving the diplomatic track under fresh strain.The official said Iranian entities should be prepared to escalate tensions in the strait and the wider region, and added that Tehran would carry out a timely and precise military attack if diplomacy failed.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Deadly crises span Congo, Indonesia and Gaza as markets split on risk appetite
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the deadliest in the countryβs history, with government data putting deaths at 2,325 as the crisis continues to spread its toll. πIndonesia is also facing a major disaster after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Flores island, killing at least 68 people, displacing about 5,000 residents and leaving aid shortages and aftershocks to hamper rescue work. πIn the Middle East, the Gaza war and wider regional tensions remained in focus as Jared Kushner prepared to meet Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv after more than two hours of talks with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 17 Aug 2026 18:20 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Higher as AI Chips Lead, Energy Rises, and Risk Appetite Broadens
Executive summary: US equities opened firmer, led by a sharp rally in AI and chip shares, while energy stocks, small caps, and banks also traded higher. The move came alongside gains in gold and Bitcoin, a softer USD/CNY, and a pullback in natural gas and WTI crude. The opening tone suggests investors are leaning into growth and cyclical exposure, with semiconductors doing most of the heavy lifting. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 17 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Indonesia quake death toll rises to 68 as aftershocks hamper rescue efforts
Rescue teams in eastern Indonesia are continuing to search collapsed buildings after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Flores island in East Nusa Tenggara province, with the death toll now at least 68. More than 200 people have been injured, and thousands of residents remain displaced as aid deliveries continue to reach communities cut off by the quake. The hardest-hit areas include Flores, where many people have spent days waiting for help and searching for relatives.An official at Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency confirmed late on Monday that the death toll had risen from 54 to 68, while nearly 1,600 aftershocks have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 14:33 LONDON
Deadly earthquake on Indonesia's Flores island as aid shortages deepen
Authorities on Indonesia's Flores island say aid shortages are worsening after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake killed at least 53 people and displaced about 5,000 residents. Survivors in several parts of the island are sleeping outdoors as aftershocks continue, while landslides and blocked roads are slowing the delivery of food, water and medical supplies. The quake struck shortly before 06:00 on Saturday at a shallow depth of 15km, increasing the damage across affected communities.Early assessments from Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency say more than 1,000 houses have been damaged, along with dozens of health facilities, schools and government offices. In Manggarai Regency,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 09:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Earthquake toll climbs in Indonesia as Gaza, Ukraine and EU tensions deepen
Rescuers in eastern Indonesia are still searching collapsed buildings after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Flores island killed at least 53 people, while more than 12,000 displaced residents were still waiting for urgent aid. Officials said the death toll could rise as teams reach cut off areas and assess the scale of the damage. π πIn the Middle East, Jared Kushner is due to meet Benjamin Netanyahu after holding rare talks with Hamas linked figures in Egypt, in a renewed push to advance a Gaza deal. At the same time, Israel's national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir has been reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 17 Aug 2026 08:36 LONDON
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Europe Opens Mixed as DAX Gains, FTSE 100 Slips, Gold Extends Rally and Natural Gas Drops Sharply
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as Germanyβs DAX rose while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 traded lower. Gold extended its advance, Brent eased, and natural gas fell sharply, reinforcing a session shaped by commodity moves, a firmer euro and pound, and a softer dollar backdrop. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 17 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Morocco detains nearly 300 migrants near Ceuta after renewed crossing attempt
Moroccan security forces have detained nearly 300 migrants near the border with the Spanish exclave of Ceuta after a renewed attempt to reach the territory by land and sea. Authorities also arrested dozens of alleged facilitators in the latest crackdown along the frontier. The detentions came after calls for a new mass crossing and a tightening of security in the area.State broadcaster Medi 1 TV said 294 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa were arrested on Saturday while trying to enter Ceuta. It also reported that 61 Moroccans were detained on suspicion of helping organise or facilitate the migration attempts. The arrests... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 23:30 LONDON
Lula and Bolsonaro camp launch Brazil presidential race with rallies in Sao Paulo and Rio
Brazil's two main presidential camps have opened their campaigns with large rallies in their political strongholds, setting up what is expected to be a closely fought October election. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva addressed more than 10,000 supporters at Vila Euclides Stadium outside Sao Paulo, while Senator Flavio Bolsonaro gathered thousands on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. The launches underline how the contest is already being framed around foreign interference, trade pressure and control over Brazil's natural resources.Lula, who is seeking a fourth nonconsecutive term, spoke in a city where he first rose to prominence 47 years ago... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 22:33 LONDON
Two dead as wildfire on Greek island near Athens triggers sea evacuations
Two people have died after two fires broke out almost simultaneously on the Greek island of Salamina, near Athens, prompting an evacuation by sea and a large emergency response. The blazes began within minutes of each other on Sunday and spread quickly in strong winds, according to officials on the island. Firefighters were working to stop the flames from joining into one larger wildfire.The first fire was reported at 14:40 local time, or 12:40 GMT, and the island was under high wildfire risk at the time. Nearly 200 firefighters were deployed to the area, along with 50 fire engines and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 17:30 LONDON
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Hurricane Lala weakens but flooding and outages persist in Hawaii
Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm after passing south of Hawaii, but dangerous flooding, strong winds and power outages continued to affect the islands on Sunday. The Big Island remained the main focus of concern as pounding surf, heavy rain and gusty squalls continued to lash coastal and inland areas. Tropical storm warnings also stayed in place for several other islands as the system moved west.Governor Josh Green said more than 60,000 households were without power and that three hospitals had switched to generator power. He also said at least one person died in a car accident in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 16:29 LONDON
Iran disputes Qatar over missing pilots as remains of one airman are found
An Iranian military official has called on Qatar to allow an Iranian team into the country to investigate the fate of pilots Tehran says were captured by Qatari forces. The request comes after Qatar said its search and rescue teams found the remains of one pilot following an Iranian aircraft violation of Qatari airspace in March. The latest exchange deepens a dispute that has already become both a diplomatic and humanitarian issue.Mohammad Baqerzadeh, commander of the Committee for the Search for Missing Persons of Iran's Armed Forces General Staff, said an Iranian Air Force expert and fact-finding team had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 09:36 LONDON
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Indonesia kills at least 51 as rescue efforts continue
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday morning local time, killing at least 51 people and forcing thousands from their homes. The strongest effects were reported on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara province, with damage concentrated around Maumere, Sikka regency and nearby areas. Rescue teams were still working to reach communities cut off by landslides and blocked roads.The quake hit at 5:58am local time, or 21:58 GMT on Friday, with its epicentre about 68 kilometres north-northwest of Ende, according to the US Geological Survey. The agency said the earthquake was shallow, at a depth of 10 kilometres,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 06:32 LONDON
US Democrats approve revised 2028 presidential primary calendar with South Carolina first
The Democratic National Committee has approved a revised 2028 presidential primary calendar that puts South Carolina first in the party's nominating process. The decision was taken at a meeting in Austin, Texas, and marks a significant change in how Democrats will choose their next presidential nominee. Under the new schedule, Nevada will go second, followed by New Hampshire, with New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia also included in the early sequence.South Carolina's Democratic primary is scheduled for January 22, 2028, while Nevada is set for February 1 and New Hampshire for February 8. The party's vote formalises a shift that began... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 00:06 LONDON
H5N1 bird flu spread to Northern Territory seen as inevitable as authorities prepare response
Authorities in Australia say it is only a matter of time before the latest H5N1 bird flu strain reaches the Northern Territory. Conservationists and wildlife experts in the territory say vaccination of native species is not an option, leaving officials to focus on slowing the spread rather than preventing entry altogether. The warning comes after the virus was first detected in Western Australia in late June and has since been found in all six Australian states.The Northern Territory government is now looking to enlist birdwatchers and conservationists as part of its response. Senior Director of Species Management at the NT... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 00:03 LONDON
New South Wales gun buyback to begin on November 2 after Bondi Beach attack
New South Wales will begin a gun buyback scheme on 2 November, becoming the first Australian state to offer cash for eligible firearms in response to the Bondi Beach attack. The programme will cover handguns, shotguns and rifles in its first phase, with payments of up to A$1,000 for some weapons. A second phase is due to start early next year and will cover higher-value firearms.The scheme is being jointly funded by New South Wales and the federal government. NSW Premier Chris Minns said the aim was to have guns handed in, compensated for and safely destroyed. Prime Minister Anthony... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 23:01 LONDON
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USS George Washington departs Vietnam as Middle East carrier rotation nears
The USS George Washington has begun leaving Da Nang, Vietnam, in a move that is expected to send the aircraft carrier toward the Middle East. The ship is widely reported to be the vessel likely to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, although the Pentagon has not confirmed that transfer. The departure comes as the Lincoln remains deployed in the region amid the war involving Iran.The movement was reported on Saturday and follows days of scrutiny over conditions aboard the Lincoln. The carrier has been at sea for more than 266 days without a port stop, which the supplied material describes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 19:29 LONDON
UK hits back after Netanyahu labels it the 'Islamic republic of Britain'
The British government has rejected comments by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describing the UK as the "Islamic republic of Britain." A government spokesperson said the remarks were "completely unacceptable" and confirmed that the issue had been raised with the Israeli government. The exchange has added to already strained relations between London and Jerusalem. Netanyahu made the comments during an interview on an army radio podcast, where he also joked that Britain was the "first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons." He linked the remark to a discussion about media coverage of Israel and praised Randolph Churchill, the son of former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 08:02 LONDON
Countries deepen contacts with Taliban as Afghanistan isolation eases
The Taliban in Afghanistan are stepping up efforts to end their international isolation as several regional and international actors expand contacts with the group. The renewed engagement comes despite continuing concerns over human rights, including restrictions on women's education and employment, and pressure on journalists, activists and minorities. The development reflects a broader shift in how some governments are dealing with the authorities in Kabul, nearly five years after the Taliban returned to power in 2021.According to the supplied report, India, Qatar, China, Iran and several Central Asian states have recently welcomed Taliban officials or opened new channels of communication.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 06:32 LONDON
UN warns Afghan women's aid groups may shut as funding runs short
The United Nations has warned that more than half of women's organisations still operating in Afghanistan could stop work within the next year because of funding shortages. The warning comes as the country marks five years since the Taliban returned to power, a period in which women's rights and access to public life have been sharply restricted. UN Women said the risk is especially acute for groups providing support to women and girls in a country where humanitarian needs remain high.Susan Ferguson, UN Women's special representative in Afghanistan, said donor countries should not cut funding for women's programmes because doing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 02:00 LONDON
Croatia wildfire near OmiΕ‘ leaves one dead as evacuations continue
Croatian officials say at least one person has died and around 40 others have been injured after a fast-moving wildfire swept through the coastal area near Lokva Rogoznica, OmiΕ‘ and the Split coastline. The fire broke out on Thursday evening and spread rapidly overnight into Friday, forcing large-scale evacuations from the Adriatic shore. Emergency shelters were opened in several towns as crews worked to protect homes, vehicles and tourist accommodation.Authorities said about 1,200 residents and visitors were moved from the affected area, while 10 people were reported to be in intensive care. The blaze was driven by strong winds and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
Croatia wildfire near OmiΕ‘ injures 14 and disrupts holiday travel
A wildfire near the coastal town of OmiΕ‘ in southern Croatia injured 14 people and forced evacuations as it spread close to homes and the town centre. Seven of those taken to hospital were reported to be in a life-threatening condition early on Friday. The blaze also damaged or destroyed homes, cars and boats, while parts of the town lost power.Evacuees spent the night in a sports hall, sleeping on beds and floors after leaving their homes as flames advanced. Residents described chaotic scenes as they fled the fire, which prompted a large emergency response. The local fire brigade commander... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 17:00 LONDON
Iran reappoints Hossein Taeb to lead Basij militia amid security reshuffle
Iran has reappointed Hossein Taeb, a veteran cleric and security figure, as head of the Basij militia. The move comes during an ongoing reshuffle among the country's political, military and security elite. It also follows the rise of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in the early months of his rule, according to the supplied material.Taeb is one of the Islamic Republic's most prominent internal security officials. He previously commanded the Basij during the 2009 crackdown on the Green Movement and later led the Revolutionary Guards' intelligence service for about 13 years. The appointment places him back in a frontline role after he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 13:06 LONDON
Ukraine says it retook settlements in Dnipropetrovsk as Russian strikes intensify
Ukraine says it has completed a counteroffensive in the southern part of Dnipropetrovsk region, recapturing 26 settlements and about 745 square kilometres of territory this year. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the operation was carried out "exactly as it was determined", while former commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskii said the army had shown it could not only hold its positions but also seize the initiative. Ukrainian officials said the campaign pushed Russian forces back over the regional borders of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia.The territorial gains were announced alongside a fresh wave of Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. According to the supporting material, combined drone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
Record rainfall in Japan's Chiba region kills six as flooding and power cuts continue
At least six people have died and five others have been wounded in eastern Japan after record rainfall hit Chiba prefecture near Tokyo. The downpours caused flooding, power cuts and transport disruption, leaving thousands of travellers stranded overnight at Narita airport. Authorities said the rain was easing on Friday morning, but warnings remained in place because landslide and flooding risks were still elevated.Officials said more than 20,000 households lost power, while local authorities issued a level five emergency warning on Thursday before downgrading it to level four by Friday morning. Chiba Governor Toshihito Kumagai said the situation was extremely unusual,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 11:02 LONDON
Crossbenchers warn Labor's NDIS overhaul is moving 'too far, too fast'
Crossbench senators and the Greens have criticised the Albanese government's proposed overhaul of Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme, warning that the changes could move "too far, too fast". Their comments came after a final Senate inquiry report was released on Friday afternoon, as the bill to curb the scheme's growth appeared set to pass parliament as early as next week. The debate centres on a program that supports more than 770,000 Australians with disabilities and is currently valued at $52bn.The inquiry report was delivered by a Labor-chaired committee, which recommended that the bill pass. But Greens senator Jordon Steele-John and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 09:36 LONDON
North Korea warns of new deterrent as US-South Korea drills near
North Korea has condemned upcoming joint military exercises by the United States and South Korea, saying it will answer what it calls a new threat with a new level of deterrent. The drills, named Ulchi Freedom Shield, are due to begin on 17 August and run until 27 August. Pyongyang said the exercises heighten tensions on the Korean Peninsula and are part of a broader shift in US-led military cooperation in the region.According to a statement published by the Korean Central News Agency, a North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the planned drills are intended to master fighting methods based... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 07:05 LONDON
Brazil opens consultations on retaliation after new US tariffs
Brazil has opened consultations on possible retaliatory measures after the United States imposed 25% tariffs on a range of Brazilian exports. The move marks the start of a reciprocity process, but Brazilian officials have not yet decided whether to proceed with countermeasures. The government said it will continue to defend its position in all appropriate forums.The tariffs announced in July affected some Brazilian imports including sugar, clothing, paper and steel, according to the supplied material. Washington also imposed an additional 12.5% tariff on Brazil and several other countries, citing allegations of weak enforcement of bans on forced labour. Brazil described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 05:33 LONDON
UAE accuses Iran of attacks on two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of attacking two vessels linked to the state energy company ADNOC while they were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE said the incident happened on Thursday evening in one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes. No injuries were reported, and ADNOC said the situation was brought under control.In a statement issued in the early hours of Friday, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it strongly condemned what it described as a hostile Iranian attack targeting two vessels affiliated with ADNOC. Emirati media reported that ADNOC confirmed the ships were attacked... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 01:59 LONDON
RSF advances on Kurmuk in Sudan's Blue Nile state near Ethiopia border
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and allied fighters have advanced into the town of Kurmuk in Blue Nile state, according to military and government sources. The town lies near the border with Ethiopia and sits on a strategically important cross-border route linking Ethiopia with Blue Nile and the wider Nile Valley. The reported advance comes after days of attacks on the area and marks another shift in control in a part of Sudan that has changed hands before.Sources said the RSF and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North entered Kurmuk on Thursday as the army began to withdraw. An RSF statement said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
Lebanese Americans file US lawsuit over war damage in Lebanon
Dozens of Lebanese Americans have filed a class action civil lawsuit in a US federal court in Michigan, accusing the US government and several defence contractors of helping enable Israel's conduct in Lebanon. The case was filed on Tuesday in the US District Court in Michigan and names Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Caterpillar as defendants. The plaintiffs say their property in Lebanon was damaged during the war and argue that US military support should have been halted under the Leahy Law.The lawsuit was brought by the Michigan-based Arab American Civil Rights League and 16 individual... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 15:37 LONDON
Romania shuts down Cernavoda nuclear plant as Danube flow hits record lows
Romania has paused operations at its sole nuclear power plant after record-low water levels in the Danube reduced the cooling water available for its reactors. The controlled shutdown began on Thursday at the Cernavoda plant, according to the national nuclear energy company, Nuclearelectrica. The facility's other reactor had already been shut down last month, leaving the plant fully offline.The plant usually supplies about a fifth of Romania's electricity, making the outage significant for the country's power system. Romeo Urjan, the plant's director, said he did not expect operations to restart within the next 10 days. The Ministry of Energy said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 14:00 LONDON
Israeli military rubble removal in Gaza accused of erasing evidence of war crimes
Human rights groups say the Israeli military is carrying out a large-scale operation to remove, crush and transport rubble from across the Gaza Strip, including debris from cemeteries and places where human remains are known to have been found. The work is being described by monitors as part of a systematic reshaping of the territory's urban landscape. The allegations come as the war in Gaza continues to produce an exceptionally high death toll and widespread destruction.According to a report cited by rights monitors, about 68 million tonnes of rubble are believed to remain across Gaza. The same material says at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 13:32 LONDON
David McBride released on parole in Canberra after serving 27 months
David McBride, the former army lawyer jailed for stealing and leaking secret defence documents about the Afghanistan war, has been released from prison in Canberra on parole. He left custody on Thursday after serving his full non-parole period of 27 months, according to the supplied material. The release follows approval from Attorney-General Michelle Rowland.McBride was sentenced in May 2024 to a maximum of five years and eight months in prison after pleading guilty to three charges. Those charges included stealing Commonwealth information and passing it to journalists at the public broadcaster. The case centred on documents he collected over an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 02:32 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheelβs massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. βBecause the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 LONDON
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 Italyβs swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 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 Americaβs War Narrative
βWhen 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.β 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 isnβt 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 Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabiβs Sovereign Gambit
The UAEβs 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 communiquΓ©s, 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
Lessons learned from Dubai β¦ 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, youβre fooling yourself: thatβs like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didnβt eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 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 βDecentβ Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Todayβs 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
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
