US to impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners as forced-labour claims drive policy shift
Australia will face a 12.5% tariff on exports to the United States from later today, under a wider package of new import duties affecting around 60 trading partners. The measures are due to take effect at 12:01am Friday local time in Washington, as a temporary 10% tariff expires. Some countries, including the United Kingdom, will be subject to a lower 10% rate.The Trump administration says the tariffs are linked to a trade investigation into forced labour and slavery, and that the United States is acting to protect American companies from unfair competition. The new duties follow earlier tariff measures that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 23:59 LONDON
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Trump considers larger strikes on Iran as attacks spread across the Gulf
United States President Donald Trump says he is considering what he described as a "massive attack" on Iran after another wave of Iranian missile and drone strikes hit US allies and assets across the Gulf. In remarks to a US news website, Trump said he was close to making a decision and that the United States was "all set" for it. The comments came as the confrontation between Washington and Tehran widened beyond Iran's borders and into Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.The latest Iranian attacks followed another night of US strikes on Iran, which Iranian media said had continued for 12... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 23:29 LONDON
Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike over exam paper leaks in India
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended a 26-day hunger strike over a series of examination paper leaks, bringing a high-profile protest to a close late on Thursday. The fast was tied to demands for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and drew attention to anger among students over repeated leaks affecting major exams. Wangchuk said he ended the strike after what he described as a long negotiation over conditions and because of concern about possible violence in the country.The protest began on June 28 and was linked to solidarity with the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party, which has been pressing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 21:32 LONDON
Wall Street Sinks as Oil Surges and Mega-Cap Tech Sells Off, Tesla Leads the Rout
Executive summary: US stocks closed sharply lower, led by a steep drop in Tesla and broad weakness across mega-cap technology, while energy, defense, and some commodity-linked assets outperformed. The move came alongside a sharp jump in WTI crude above $91 a barrel, firmer gold, and a weaker tone in risk assets, underscoring a session defined by inflation pressure, sector rotation, and renewed caution around growth stocks. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Hezbollah attacks Aoun's Washington visit as Lebanon-Israel talks advance
Hezbollah has condemned Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's recent visit to Washington, calling it a sign of submission to foreign tutelage. In a statement, the group said the trip failed to secure an American commitment to Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory and did not stop what it described as continued killing, bombing and bulldozing in the south. The remarks add fresh political pressure on Beirut as it tries to move forward with a US-backed framework on the border.The group also reiterated its rejection of direct talks between Lebanon and Israel, which began in April, and of the framework agreement signed last... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 19:09 LONDON
Trump ties Saudi nuclear deal to Abraham Accords as US announces civilian pact
Donald Trump has said a planned civilian nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia will be approved only if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords and normalises relations with Israel. In a post on his Truth Social account, he said the agreement was "totally subject" to Saudi Arabia joining the framework, adding a new political condition to a deal that had already been announced with limited public detail. Saudi Arabia did not immediately respond to the claim.The comments came a day after the United States Department of Energy announced that Washington and Riyadh had signed what it described as a "peaceful nuclear... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 18:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East tensions drive deaths, oil spike and wider security fallout
The biggest escalation came in the Middle East, where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran was not serious about a ceasefire deal, while Washington also investigated claims that Russia may have helped Tehran target CIA related sites in the Gulf. Donald Trump attended the repatriation at Dover Air Force Base for US service members killed in the war with Iran, and the US House passed a $1.15 trillion military bill that expands cooperation with Israel. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Oil markets were jolted as Brent crude moved above $100 a barrel for the first time since May, with shipping... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Jul 2026 18:22 LONDON
Shipping disruption deepens in Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb as tanker fire reported
Maritime insurance costs are rising sharply as disruption intensifies in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb, two waterways that are central to global energy and trade flows. Iranian sources said an explosion set a tanker ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz after it tried to travel the southern route off the coast of Oman. They also said two other vessels turned back after the blast, underscoring the immediate effect on traffic through the waterway.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the tanker fire happened on Thursday and claimed the three ships were acting under US orders. In the same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 15:29 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Lower as Oil Surges, Energy Leads and Tech Holds Up Better Than the Broader Market
Executive summary: US equities opened under pressure, with the S&P 500 down -1.2%, the Dow off -1.4% and the Nasdaq Composite lower by -2.1%. The sharpest move in the early tape is in WTI crude, which jumped +9.1%, helping energy stocks outperform while banks, large-cap benchmarks and the Russell 2000 slipped. The opening pattern points to a market reacting to higher oil, firmer defensive demand in gold and silver, and a rotation toward energy, defence and chips rather than broad risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
US-Iran conflict deepens as Rubio says Tehran is not serious about ceasefire deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran was not serious about a ceasefire deal and warned that Tehran would pay a heavy price as tensions with Washington continued. He made the remarks during the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Philippines, where he was asked about Iranian officials' recent rhetoric. Rubio said the price for Iran would keep rising and accused Tehran of trying to alter agreements after entering them.Rubio also responded directly to comments from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who had described Tehran's defence posture as an "eye for an eye" approach. In reply, Rubio said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 13:31 LONDON
Rosebank drilling speculation becomes test for new UK prime minister
Reports that Britain's new prime minister may allow fresh drilling in the North Sea have triggered a political and environmental row centred on the Rosebank oilfield. The field lies about 130km from Shetland and is described as the United Kingdom's largest unexploited oil and gas reserve. The debate has quickly become a test of the government's approach to energy policy, climate commitments and local opposition.The speculation follows the arrival of Andy Burnham as Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, according to the supplied report. Burnham and his team have not commented on the reports, but the possibility of support... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 13:12 LONDON
Russia passes sweeping law targeting citizens abroad
Russia's parliament has approved a new law that would sharply restrict the rights of some citizens living abroad, in a move aimed at people accused by the state of political offences or other conduct it says harms national interests. The State Duma passed the bill in its second and third readings on Wednesday, clearing it for implementation once officially published. The measure targets Russians outside the country who are facing prosecution at home on political grounds, as well as others already punished under a range of laws linked to dissent and national security.According to the legislation, affected citizens would face... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 10:33 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: US Iran escalation deepens as regional violence, heat and wildfires spread
The United States carried out another round of strikes on Iran, extending a campaign that has now run for 12 consecutive nights, as the confrontation widened across the region. Iranian media reported explosions in several areas, while the latest attacks added to fears of a broader conflict. 🔗Tensions at sea also intensified after Yemen's Houthi movement said it attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and closed the Bab al Mandab Strait. The group said the move was in response to the US and Israeli campaign against Iran, and the threat to a key shipping route rattled energy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Jul 2026 08:41 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as oil and precious metals surge, while Korea leads regional losses
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended mixed, with Tokyo and Sydney little changed, Hong Kong higher, and Seoul sharply lower. The biggest cross-asset move was in commodities, where WTI crude jumped +6.1% and gold rose +2.9%, reinforcing a risk backdrop shaped by higher energy costs and firmer safe-haven demand. The yen weakened against the dollar, while the yuan was broadly steady. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
Israel builds earthen barrier deeper into Gaza amid ceasefire boundary concerns
Israel is building a long earthen barrier and trench inside Gaza, according to satellite images and reporting cited in the supplied material. The structure extends beyond the so-called yellow line that is meant to separate Israeli-controlled territory from the rest of the enclave under a US-backed ceasefire agreement signed in October 2025. The development has intensified Palestinian fears that land taken during the war will not be returned.The barrier is described as an earth berm and trench that has been built over the past few months. It is already longer than 23 kilometres, while Gaza itself is about 40 kilometres... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 07:02 LONDON
Houthis claim Red Sea tanker strikes and Bab al-Mandab closure amid Iran-US escalation
Yemen's Houthi movement has said it attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and closed the Bab al-Mandab Strait, intensifying pressure on one of the world's most sensitive shipping corridors. The claim came after the United States carried out another round of strikes on Iran, extending the confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The reported developments raise the risk of further disruption to commercial shipping in the Red Sea and nearby waters.The Houthis named the vessels as the Encelia and the Layla, and said they had targeted them with drones and missiles for allegedly violating what they described as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 03:59 LONDON
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Wall Street closes mixed as oil, gold and silver surge, while Meta and Tesla lead tech losses
Executive summary: U.S. stocks finished mixed, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow all lower as investors weighed a sharp jump in oil and precious metals against weakness in several mega-cap tech names. Meta and Tesla were the biggest drags among the large-cap group, while energy, gold, silver and bitcoin all advanced. The move points to a market that is still rotating, not uniformly risk-off, with inflation-sensitive assets and commodity-linked sectors outperforming. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya gives first televised address after selection
Khalil al-Hayya, newly chosen as head of Hamas's political bureau, has delivered his first televised address since taking the post. In the speech, broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa TV, he pledged to rebuild Gaza, ease the suffering of its people and work toward the release of political prisoners held in Israel. He also called for an immediate end to what he described as Israeli aggression in Gaza.Al-Hayya was selected by the General Shura Council on Monday, according to the supplied material, after a run-off vote in which he was chosen ahead of former political chief Khaled Meshaal. He replaced Yahya Sinwar,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 20:30 LONDON
Rubio says India did not raise concerns over proposed US generic drug tariffs in Manila talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India did not raise concerns about proposed US tariffs on generic drugs during his meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Manila. The two officials met on the sidelines of ASEAN-related diplomacy on Wednesday and discussed trade, tariffs, energy, defence, critical minerals and artificial intelligence.Rubio said the United States remains "very close" to India and described the relationship as vitally important. Rubio told reporters that the discussion did not go into depth on pharmaceuticals, although he said he would expect India to be concerned about the issue. He added that New Delhi... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 19:33 LONDON
Mamdani walks back claim he could arrest Netanyahu in New York, urges US action on ICC warrant
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he does not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, walking back an earlier suggestion that his administration was examining that option. In a video posted on social media, Mamdani said his team had reviewed "every avenue available" and concluded that City Hall could not independently enforce the International Criminal Court warrant. He instead urged the federal government to act if Netanyahu travels to the United States.Mamdani said the federal government "does" have the power and called on it to join the ICC and execute the warrant. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 18:29 LONDON
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Trump attends Dover repatriation of US military dead from Iran war
Donald Trump attended a repatriation ceremony at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Wednesday for US service members killed in the war with Iran. He was joined by his war secretary, Pete Hegseth, and by the families of the dead as the coffins were carried from the aircraft, draped in US flags. The ceremony, known as a dignified transfer, took place as the conflict continued to intensify and as pressure grew over the human and financial cost of the fighting.According to the supplied report, the war has now cost the United States at least 18 military deaths and more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 18:03 LONDON
Nicolas Maduro returns to New York court for third hearing in US drug trafficking case
Venezuela's ousted president Nicolas Maduro is due to appear before a New York court on Wednesday for a third public hearing in his US drug trafficking case. The hearing is procedural, but it could confirm a proposed June 2027 trial date. Maduro's wife, Cilia Flores, is also being held in Brooklyn and remains part of the same case.In a court filing late on Tuesday, prosecutors and defence lawyers jointly proposed the June 2027 date. Judge Alvin Hellerstein could approve that timetable at the hearing. Both Maduro and Flores have pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking, firearms and related charges, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 16:35 LONDON
Nicaragua congress begins work plan to implement move away from elections
Nicaragua's National Assembly has said it is beginning work on a plan to implement President Daniel Ortega's directive that the country should no longer hold elections. The announcement marks a new step in a political shift that has already drawn strong criticism from the United Nations and the United States. It also follows Ortega's remarks during a ceremony marking the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Sandinista revolution.In a statement on Tuesday, the Ortega-controlled assembly said it was starting the necessary analysis to draw up a work plan to carry out the president's directives. It said the move was being justified... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 15:00 LONDON
China defends routine missile test and cyber governance position at press briefing
China used its July 22 Foreign Ministry briefing to defend a recent missile test in the Pacific and to restate its position on South China Sea tensions. Spokesperson Lin Jian said the launch was a routine training activity by China's military, not directed at any specific country or target. He said China had notified relevant countries, including Australia, beforehand, in line with international law and customary international practice. The comments came after Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in comments on the sidelines of the ASEAN meeting that Australia regards China's recent missile test as destabilizing and is seriously concerned... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 12:00 LONDON
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Moldova elects Vasile Tofan as prime minister in fresh push for EU membership
Moldova's parliament has elected financier Vasile Tofan as prime minister and approved his new government, ending three weeks of uncertainty in the country's leadership. The vote came on Tuesday and confirmed a renewed pro-European Union mandate for the administration. Tofan replaces Alexandru Munteanu, who stepped down suddenly after only eight months in office.Tofan was approved by 53 votes to 21, with 21 abstentions. He told parliament that his programme is called "The European Economy, an Effective State" and said that would be the basis on which his government should be judged. Although he is not affiliated with any party, he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 00:30 LONDON
Netherlands approves ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
The Dutch government has given final approval to a decree banning the import, purchase and sale of goods from unlawful Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The measure is due to take effect on September 22. It marks a formal step by the Netherlands to restrict trade linked to settlements in the occupied West Bank.The government announced the approval on Tuesday, and Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen told parliament that the trade ban had already been planned, with only the implementation date newly set. Under the decree, Dutch companies will also be barred from brokering services that facilitate trade... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 20:02 LONDON
Day News Recap: US Iran conflict widens as oil spikes, wildfires rage and protests spread
US President Donald Trump said the United States would attack the Pickaxe mountain near Natanz in central Iran very soon, while also warning that Iran would pay after American service members were killed, marking a sharp new escalation in the confrontation. 🔗 🔗The conflict is already rippling through energy markets, with Brent crude up 23% over the period and average petrol prices in the United States rising to $4.00 a gallon as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz thins. ASEAN foreign ministers in Manila voiced serious concern about spillover from the war and the risk to regional energy supplies, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Jul 2026 18:21 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as oil and metals surge, DAX slips while FTSE 100 edges higher
Executive summary: European markets finished mixed, with the FTSE 100 posting a modest gain while the DAX and CAC 40 slipped. The biggest moves came outside equities, Brent crude jumped more than 8%, gold and silver rallied sharply, and ether extended its rebound. The pattern points to a market still reacting to geopolitical risk, firmer commodity prices, and shifting currency moves, even as broad European equity benchmarks stayed relatively contained. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: US Iran conflict widens as trade, shipping and diplomacy tensions mount
The biggest escalation came in the US Iran confrontation, with Donald Trump saying Iran will pay after multiple American service members were killed, while Tehran said it had targeted US radar and air defence sites in Kuwait and Bahrain as the Gulf standoff widened. 🔗 🔗That conflict is already feeding through to energy markets, with average petrol prices in the United States rising to $4.00 a gallon for a second straight week as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil higher and traffic through the waterway thinned. 🔗Maritime security across the wider region also deteriorated, as Yemen's Houthis объявed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Jul 2026 08:40 LONDON
Lebanese residents return to pilot-zone villages in south as dispute over occupation continues
Dozens of displaced residents have begun returning to villages in southern Lebanon under the first phase of a US-brokered pilot-zone plan, even as local people and Lebanese security sources dispute whether the areas were ever occupied by Israeli forces. The villages named in the latest development include Froun and Ghandouriyeh, where residents started to go back on Monday after being forced out by Israeli bombardment. The move comes as the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel begins to be tested on the ground.The United States said Froun is part of the first phase of the pilot-zone plan, while Ghandouriyeh is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 05:02 LONDON
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Cairo consultations focus on Horn of Africa and Red Sea security
Diplomatic consultations in Cairo involving Egypt, Somalia, Eritrea and a senior United States envoy have highlighted growing concern over security in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. The talks took place in the Egyptian capital on 21 July and centred on regional stability at a time of heightened uncertainty. Public details of the discussions were limited, but the meeting itself signalled an effort to coordinate positions among key regional actors and Washington.According to the available statements, security in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea was at the centre of the agenda. The consultations appear to have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 04:30 LONDON
India and Moldova discuss UN reform and counterterrorism during Murmu state visit to Chisinau
President Droupadi Murmu has begun a state visit to Moldova, arriving in Chisinau for talks with President Maia Sandu. The visit is the first by an Indian head of state to Moldova since diplomatic relations were established in 1992. The two sides used the meeting to discuss reforms of multilateral organisations, including the United Nations Security Council, as well as cooperation against terrorism.According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the bilateral discussions also covered trade and investment, digital transformation, information technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, education, culture and capacity building. A ministry official said both sides discussed the importance of reforming... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jul 2026 01:33 LONDON
EU recommends pause on methane penalties amid energy supply concerns
The European Commission has recommended that EU member states suspend penalties for oil and gas companies that fail to meet methane emissions rules between 2027 and 2030. The move comes as officials seek to protect energy supplies during a period of tight global markets and disruption linked to conflict in the Middle East. The recommendation is not legally binding, but it signals a significant shift in how the bloc plans to enforce one of its newer climate rules.According to the commission, the pause is intended to give importers time to comply while avoiding supply disruptions. The methane regulation was due... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jul 2026 21:00 LONDON
Israel advances Gaza settlement plans amid blocked recovery concerns
Israeli officials are publicly advancing plans to establish new military-linked outposts and settlements in northern Gaza, according to remarks cited in the supplied material. Defence Minister Israel Katz said he intends to set up three Nahal outposts in areas that were in northern Gaza, describing them as bases that combine farming with an armed presence. The reporting frames the move as part of a broader strategy that analysts say would obstruct recovery in the territory and help consolidate control.Katz said the plan would be carried out only "in the right way, at the right timing, while coordinating," and argued that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 10:30 LONDON
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New York mayor weighs arresting Netanyahu if he visits for UN General Assembly
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said discussions are still under way inside his administration over whether police could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he arrives in the United States. Mamdani said the issue is being examined with the city Law Department, but he said he is not sure he has the legal authority to order the New York Police Department to detain a foreign leader. The comments come as Netanyahu is expected to travel to the United States for the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September.Mamdani repeated his view that Netanyahu should be sent to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jul 2026 09:59 LONDON
China warns UK over British Steel nationalisation as compensation row deepens
China's foreign ministry has said it will closely monitor the United Kingdom's full nationalisation of British Steel and urged both sides to reach a mutually acceptable solution, including compensation arrangements for Jingye. The comments came after the UK government took full ownership of the loss-making steelmaker on national security grounds. The dispute centres on the Scunthorpe plant, which is the only source of primary steelmaking in the UK.The Chinese ministry said the issue had drawn widespread attention in China and warned that the way Britain handles it will affect Chinese investors' confidence in the UK's investment climate. Jingye, the Chinese... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jul 2026 16:00 LONDON
Ireland weighs Aughinish Alumina report as EU sanctions option remains open
Ireland is preparing to publish a report on the Russian-controlled Aughinish Alumina plant, with the findings expected to feed into a wider European Union discussion on possible sanctions. The site, on the Shannon estuary in County Limerick, has become the focus of a political and economic dilemma because of its links to Russia and its importance to the local labour market. The government is also weighing whether it would object if the European Commission moved to restrict alumina exports to Russia.About 1,900 direct and indirect jobs are tied to the plant, which refines bauxite into alumina before it is shipped... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jul 2026 07:33 LONDON
Dubai job market slows as Iran war spillover hits migrant workers
Dubai's job market is showing signs of strain months after the conflict involving Iran spilled into the Gulf, with migrant workers reporting layoffs, weaker pay and fewer openings. The slowdown has been felt most sharply in tourism, aviation and businesses that rely on foreign visitors. Workers in several parts of the city say they are now spending days searching for work that is no longer easy to find.The report says Iranian missiles and drones hit the United Arab Emirates during the conflict, contributing to the disruption. One Filipina domestic worker, Joy Vivanda, said she lost her job in March after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jul 2026 06:03 LONDON
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Russian strikes hit Ukrainian port infrastructure and vessels as deaths rise in Mykolaiv, Kherson and Odesa
Russian drone attacks hit port infrastructure in the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv on Friday, damaging three foreign-registered vessels, according to local prosecutors. Officials said two Ukrainians were killed aboard one of the ships, while separate attacks in Kherson and Odesa also left people dead. The strikes came as Ukraine reported a fresh wave of maritime attacks in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.Local officials said a Russian drone attack in Kherson killed a woman and injured six other people, while an attack in Odesa killed a man. Serhii Lysak, head of the Odesa City Military Administration, said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 17:03 LONDON
Dismissal of Ukraine's defence minister highlights wider issues for Zelenskyy
Ukraine's abrupt dismissal of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has triggered demonstrations in Kyiv and drawn concern from senior European officials. The move comes at a time when the government appeared to be making gains in several areas of the war with Russia. It has also revived questions about President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's leadership style and his handling of military reform.Fedorov, who is 35, was appointed in January and had been widely associated with a more technology-driven approach to the war effort. He had pushed changes to military procurement, including competitive tendering, and sought to address corruption, manpower shortages and training problems.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 15:07 LONDON
Israel parliament dissolved, setting October 27 election date
Israel's parliament has officially dissolved, setting the country on course for national elections on October 27. The move ends the 25th Knesset and opens a campaign that is already being framed as a test of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political survival. It also comes after the legislature completed a full four-year term, a rare milestone in Israel's political history.The dissolution followed a final overnight voting session in the Knesset. Among the measures approved was the Party Funding Law, which unlocks state-regulated money that political parties need to run election campaigns. The legal steps taken before adjournment confirmed the October 27... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 11:30 LONDON
Germany renews push for EU force to replace UNIFIL in Lebanon
Germany has renewed its call for the European Union to deploy a force in southern Lebanon before the United Nations peacekeeping mission there ends at the close of the year. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Berlin wants to avoid a security vacuum once UNIFIL withdraws, and argued that any new arrangement should help create conditions for an Israeli withdrawal from the area. He also said such a force would need to stop Hezbollah from returning to the south.Wadephul made the comments in an interview with a German broadcaster on Friday, according to the supplied report. He said Germany has proposed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 11:00 LONDON
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Papua New Guinea to close Taiwan trade mission in Port Moresby to reassure China
Papua New Guinea has said it will close Taiwan's trade mission in its capital, Port Moresby, in a move that marks a sharp diplomatic shift in the Pacific. The government said Taiwan's presence was no longer recognised or required, and described the decision as part of an effort to deepen trust with Beijing. Officials also said the move reaffirms Papua New Guinea's commitment to the One China policy.Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko announced the decision on Thursday, saying it was a vital step in strengthening ties with China. He said Papua New Guinea had communicated with the Taipei office before the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 06:00 LONDON
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 4,930 as missing count remains high
The confirmed death toll from the June earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 4,930, according to lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez. The United Nations estimates that as many as 50,000 people may still be missing, with many feared buried under rubble. The disaster, which struck almost a month ago, has left tens of thousands of people dead, wounded, displaced or still unaccounted for.Nearly 17,000 people are wounded, and 21,120 are living in shelters, according to the figures cited in the latest update. Venezuelan teams have been operating since the earthquakes struck, but displaced residents say the response has been slow. International rescue... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 01:32 LONDON
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
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
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 Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
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There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age In today’s world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, it’s a lifeline. The ability to sift fact from fiction, especially in matters as consequential as migration, is essential for individuals, communities, and the institutions that serve them. The migration landscape is uniquely vulnerable to the hazards of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, collectively known as MDM. The consequences of inaccurate or misleading information can ripple far beyond the individual, affecting entire communities and the systems that govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 12 Feb 2026 09:21 LONDON
