Kyiv's Northern Bridge hit as Russian strikes intensify on critical infrastructure
A Russian strike has hit Kyiv's Northern Bridge, damaging the road surface and trolleybus overhead wires, according to the city's mayor. Emergency services were sent to the scene after the attack, and traffic on the bridge from the left bank to the right bank was blocked. The strike marks another hit on one of the capital's main river crossings after earlier attacks on the Southern Bridge.Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the Northern Bridge was the second major bridge in Kyiv to be targeted in recent days. He said the Southern Bridge had already been struck multiple times by Russian drones since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 07:29 LONDON
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UK energy suppliers press government over winter bill rises
Energy suppliers in the United Kingdom are pressing the government to act immediately as households face another rise in energy costs this winter. The trade body Energy UK said higher domestic gas prices and forecasts of a sharp increase in January mean delay could deepen the pressure on consumers. The warning comes as millions of households on variable tariffs remain exposed to the regulator's price cap.The latest figures cited by the industry point to a 4% increase in bills at the start of October for households in England, Scotland and Wales on Ofgem's capped tariffs. That rise was described as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 05:00 LONDON
Trump says White House ballroom and military complex will be the finest in the world
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "The Democrat Social Agenda would cost Americans TRILLIONS of Dollars if they were elected to Office. America as we know it would be completely destroyed, and make us a Third World Country. Find out all the details in a new report by the much respected Council of Economic Advisers: https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/10/new-report-dsa-policies-would-cost-americans-trillions/" - "The Great Ballroom and Military Complex being built at the White House. When completed, it will be the finest of its kind, anywhere in the World!" - "I am pleased to announce that my Administration... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 04:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as Nvidia jumps, Meta sinks, and chip strength offsets broader weakness
Executive summary: US stocks finished mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite edging higher while the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Russell 2000 slipped. Nvidia led the megacap tape with a sharp gain, helping lift the AI and chip complex, while Meta, Apple, banks and defense shares fell. Energy and Bitcoin also firmed, while crude oil and several industrial metals eased. The session points to a market still rotating within tech leadership rather than moving in a broad risk-on line. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Oct 2026 21:15 LONDON
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G7 agrees coordinated release of up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel reserves
The Group of Seven has agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel from emergency stockpiles in a coordinated effort to ease supply pressures and slow rising fuel prices. French President Emmanuel Macron said the release would be organised through the International Energy Agency and would begin immediately over four months. He added that the plan would include a frontloaded diesel release within the first 20 days by G7 members and partners.The agreement followed a meeting of G7 leaders chaired by Macron and came after President Donald Trump threatened to ban diesel exports from the United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 20:32 LONDON
Trump touts Korea oil and gas deal as a boost to U.S. energy dominance
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Europe has just agreed to release a massive amount of their heavily stocked Diesel Oil. The process will begin immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" - "I am thrilled to announce the Republic of Korea Deal keeps getting BETTER! 8.4 Billion Dollars for an enhanced Oil Recovery Project. Producing more Oil and Gas means American Energy Dominance and Energy Security in the World for the Future!" - "To the Great People of Oklahoma, stay tuned, I'll be there soon! There was a major... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 20:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East tensions rise as Flydubai probe widens and Russia steps up pressure on Ukraine
The United States is sending a third aircraft carrier strike group toward waters around Iran, widening its military buildup in the Middle East as tensions rise across the region. 🔗The Flydubai cockpit attack case has escalated into a multinational investigation after an Israel bound flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, with the captain saying he opened the cockpit door after being attacked by his co pilot. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Donald Trump has warned Iran it would be hit very hard if it is found to be linked to the incident, while Israel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Oct 2026 18:20 LONDON
Meloni joins extraordinary G7 video meeting on energy security
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took part today in an extraordinary videoconference of G7 leaders dedicated to energy security. The leaders agreed on a coordinated response to volatility in energy markets. During her intervention, Meloni described the measures her government has used to contain the impact of higher prices on families and businesses. She cited the fuel price cap obtained from major oil companies, interventions on excise duties, and proposals presented by Italy to the European Commission. Meloni also backed coordinated action on reserves, with a specific focus on diesel. In addition, she renewed Italy's proposal for a structured dialogue... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 17:01 LONDON
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Middle East oil flows rebound to 92% of pre-war levels despite Strait of Hormuz restrictions
Oil flows from the Middle East have almost returned to pre-war levels, even as Iran continues to restrict vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Data cited in the supplied material shows daily regional oil flow reached 92% of its pre-war baseline in the final week of September. The development points to a partial recovery in a route that was effectively closed seven months ago during the war involving Iran and Israel.The rebound has been driven by a mix of shipping workarounds and pipeline rerouting. About 40% of the region's oil exports in September bypassed the strait and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 17:01 LONDON
Europe closes lower as oil slides, euro weakens and France-led equity pressure deepens
Executive summary: European markets ended the session broadly lower, with the FTSE 100, CAC 40, DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 all finishing in the red. Brent crude posted the sharpest move among the main cross-asset signals, while the euro slipped against the dollar and gold held a modest gain. The tone points to a risk-off close shaped by commodity weakness, currency pressure and renewed sensitivity to European growth and policy headlines. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
Meloni joins extraordinary G7 talks on energy security and market stability
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took part in an extraordinary videoconference meeting of G7 leaders focused on energy security. The leaders agreed on a coordinated response to volatility in energy markets. During her intervention, Meloni said she shared the Italian government's measures to contain the impact of rising prices on households and businesses. She cited the fuel price cap secured from major oil companies, interventions on excise duties, and proposals submitted by Italy to the European Commission. Meloni also supported coordinated action on stockpiles, with a specific focus on diesel. She further renewed Italy's proposal for a structured dialogue between... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 16:01 LONDON
Wall Street opens mixed as tech and crypto rally, banks and small caps lag, oil slides
Executive summary: US equities opened with a split tape, led by gains in technology and semiconductor shares while banks, small caps and defense stocks weakened. Bitcoin surged more than 4%, gold extended its advance, and WTI crude fell nearly 4%, reinforcing a market backdrop shaped by softer energy prices, stronger risk appetite in growth assets, and ongoing sensitivity to rates and yields. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Flydubai cockpit attack, Ukraine fighting and global tensions dominate noon brief
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the captain said he was attacked in the cockpit by his co pilot, with the aircraft later landing safely and the pilot describing the moment in detail. 🔗In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia said a drone hit an electricity distribution station in Medina that supplies power to the Prophet's Mosque, while the Houthis denied carrying out the attack. 🔗 Jordan is also being urged to consider its response as a former interior minister warned that the West Bank situation is moving beyond isolated security... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Oct 2026 12:26 LONDON
Putin renews nuclear warning over Kaliningrad as NATO drills continue
Vladimir Putin has renewed his warning that Russia could use all weapons in its arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if Kaliningrad or other Russian territory comes under direct attack. He said the issue would arise if there were a direct strike on the Russian Federation, and linked the warning to what he described as escalating statements about the Baltic enclave. The comments come as NATO continues military drills near Kaliningrad, which the alliance has described as defensive exercises.The warning sharpens an already tense standoff over the Russian exclave, which lies between Poland and Lithuania. Putin said Moscow would face retaliation if... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 10:29 LONDON
Russia-Ukraine war: record Russian casualties and renewed fighting around Lyman
Ukraine says Russian forces suffered their highest monthly casualties of 2026 in September, while fighting continues in eastern Ukraine and around the town of Lyman. The claim comes as Moscow keeps pressing to seize the remaining parts of the eastern regions of Luhansk and Donetsk that it does not control. Ukraine also says its forces have reclaimed territory around Lyman in recent weeks during a counteroffensive it calls Operation Vivaldi.According to the Ukrainian military, 46,230 Russian soldiers were killed or wounded in September, which it described as the highest monthly total this year. The same report said Russia lost 2,090... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
Europe opens lower as bond rout, weaker euro and sliding oil pressure risk assets
Executive summary: European markets started the session under broad pressure, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower, while Brent crude, natural gas and the euro also weakened. The move points to a risk-off tone at the open, with higher rates and currency weakness weighing on equities, even as gold, platinum, silver and ether posted gains. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Nikkei Surges Past 68,000 as Tokyo Leads Asia-Pacific Split, Hang Seng Slides and Gold Holds Firm
Executive summary: Tokyo delivered the standout move in Asia-Pacific trading, with the Nikkei 225 jumping +3.7% and the Nikkei 225 ETF rising +4.1%. The Hang Seng fell -3.2%, while the Kospi lost -1.2%. Commodities were mixed, gold advanced +1.1% and platinum gained +1.7%, but natural gas dropped -2.9% and WTI crude eased -0.4%. FX moves were modest, with USD/JPY edging higher and USD/CNY slightly lower. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as megacap tech splits from broader market, Meta and Tesla sink while Microsoft and Nvidia rise
Executive summary: Wall Street ended the session with a clear split between heavyweight technology winners and a weaker broad market. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 finished slightly lower, the Dow fell more than 400 points, and the Russell 2000 underperformed as investors rotated away from riskier corners of the market. Meta and Tesla were the day’s sharpest large-cap laggards, while Microsoft, Nvidia and the chip complex helped cushion the tech sector. Energy and gold were firmer, while banks, defense and autos were weaker. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Oct 2026 21:15 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine under renewed attack as Middle East tensions and global probes deepen
Russia stepped up pressure on Ukraine with drones hitting Kyiv’s Pivdennyi bridge and disrupting public transport, while officials said overnight strikes also damaged sites in Kyiv, Odesa and other areas in a heavy combined assault on the energy grid. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was visiting frontline positions as the attacks intensified. 🔗 🔗In a separate warning that underlined the wider confrontation with NATO, Russia said it could use its full arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if the alliance tried to cut off Kaliningrad. Moscow is also planning a sharp rise in defence spending in 2027, with government documents reportedly showing 17.1 trillion... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Oct 2026 18:23 LONDON
Europe closes lower as oil slides, gold firms and the euro weakens in a broad risk-off session
Executive summary: European markets ended sharply lower, with the CAC 40, FTSE 100, DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 all in the red as investors digested a weaker commodity backdrop, a softer euro and renewed caution around global growth and rates. Brent crude fell more than 3%, gold edged higher and the euro lost ground against the dollar, underscoring a session in which cyclical assets and exporters came under pressure while defensive demand held up better. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Wall Street opens mixed as banks, defence and energy slide, while tech and chips hold the line
Executive summary: US equities opened mixed, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Russell 2000 lower, while the Nasdaq edged higher. The early tone was shaped by weakness in banks, defence, energy and small caps, partly offset by gains in tech and semiconductor shares. Gold also firmed, while crude oil and bitcoin slipped, pointing to a cautious start to the session. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine under fresh Russian strikes as Sudan fighting widens and Gaza burials begin
Russia kept up overnight strikes on Ukraine, with damage reported in Kyiv and Odesa and other areas hit in what officials described as a heavy combined attack on the energy grid. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was visiting frontline positions as the latest wave of strikes underscored the pressure on civilian infrastructure. 🔗In Sudan, fighting in Kordofan has intensified and the region has become one of the main battlegrounds in the war, with drone strikes spreading across North, West and South Kordofan since late 2025. The escalation points to a widening contest for key territory in the centre of the country. 🔗In... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Oct 2026 12:23 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Russia escalates Ukraine warnings as Gaza toll rises and Iraq mission ends
Russia has warned NATO it could use its full arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if the alliance tried to cut off Kaliningrad, as Moscow also stepped up its assault on Ukraine with a major strike on the energy grid that killed at least seven people and left winter power supplies under fresh strain. 🔗 🔗There is still no sign Vladimir Putin is preparing to stop the war, according to the latest assessment of his public remarks, reinforcing the view that Moscow is doubling down on its full scale invasion rather than seeking a settlement. 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli strikes in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Oct 2026 08:41 LONDON
European markets open lower as Brent slumps, CAC 40 leads declines and gold extends its rally
Executive summary: European equities opened under pressure, with the CAC 40, FTSE 100, Euro Stoxx 50 and DAX all lower in early trade. The sharpest move in the data is Brent crude, which fell more than 6%, while gold pushed to a fresh high above $4,210. FX moves were more contained, with the euro softer against the dollar and sterling firmer. The opening tone points to a risk-off start, with energy, autos and broader cyclicals under the most pressure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Nikkei Surges Nearly 4% as Asia-Pacific Splits, Oil Slips and Gold Extends Record-High Momentum
Executive summary: Tokyo led Asia-Pacific trading with a sharp rally, as the Nikkei 225 jumped +3.9% and the Nikkei 225 ETF rose +4.5%. The move came alongside weaker WTI crude, firmer gold, and a softer USD/JPY, while Australia, Hong Kong and South Korea finished lower. The session points to a market still balancing rate expectations, commodity swings and currency moves, with Japan standing out as the region’s strongest performer. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
Trump says US and South Korea agreed to major investment and energy projects in America
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Congratulations to the GREAT Boeing Company for producing a plane, the 737 Max, that was able to withstand G Forces and Strain far beyond what it was designed and expected to do. It was an amazing show of precise and powerful structural planning and design. It is about time that The Boeing Company, which builds, by far, the finest commercial airliners in the sky, was given credit for this airplane's incredible "genius!" To Kelly Ortberg, and all of his officers and associates at Boeing, congratulations on... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 06:00 LONDON
US Senate rejects bill targeting AI data centre electricity costs
The United States Senate has rejected a bill that would have required state regulators to consider shifting more of the infrastructure costs linked to data centres and other large electricity users onto those facilities. The measure failed by 57 votes to 43, falling short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster. The vote marks a setback for lawmakers seeking to address rising power bills tied to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure.The proposal, known as the Ratepayer Protection Act, had already cleared the House of Representatives earlier this month by 417 votes to three. It was described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 00:32 LONDON
Trump to announce $200bn in South Korean energy investments, including Alaska LNG project
United States President Donald Trump is expected to announce $200bn in investments from South Korea, with $54bn earmarked for a liquefied natural gas project in Alaska. The announcement is due to be made at the White House on Wednesday, according to the supplied material. It comes as Trump seeks to highlight his administration's economic record during a heated midterm election season.A White House spokeswoman said the president will announce major energy infrastructure investments that, in her words, deliver on his promises to expand American energy production, unlock Alaska's resource potential and accelerate a nuclear energy push. The Alaska project is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 20:04 LONDON
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Oil flows through Strait of Hormuz recover as Iran-US talks continue
Crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz have recovered to nearly 80% of pre-war levels, according to the latest tanker-tracking data cited in the supplied report. The improvement comes as Iran and the United States, with mediators, continue efforts to end seven months of hostilities. Even so, the waterway remains far from normal, with tanker insurance costs and wider geopolitical risk still elevated.The report says Middle East crude exports reached an estimated 16.328 million barrels per day in September, the highest level since the war began in late February. Flows through the Strait of Hormuz itself were expected to reach... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 13:29 LONDON
Iran urges US voters to reject Trump allies as troops leave Iraq
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has stepped up its political messaging to Americans as United States forces were due to withdraw from their remaining bases in neighbouring Iraq. In a 26-page letter published on Monday, the force urged US voters to remove President Donald Trump's allies from Congress and reject support for Israel and military intervention abroad. The intervention came as Qatar continued shuttle diplomacy aimed at ending the seven-month war between Iran and the United States.The letter, which was published by Iranian media, called on Americans to use their political power to change the direction of US policy. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 04:59 LONDON
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Trump plans 32-day campaign tour ahead of US midterm elections
United States President Donald Trump has said he will spend 32 days travelling and campaigning for Republican candidates before the November midterm elections. The vote will decide which party controls Congress and is being widely viewed as a test of Trump's second term in office. He said the tour will include states such as Texas and Ohio, where competitive races are under way.Trump made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking to reporters, saying Republican candidates wanted him to campaign for them. He rejected suggestions that party hopefuls were trying to distance themselves from his administration before the vote. He described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 01:33 LONDON
Qatar warns Iran war is straining the global economy as mediation continues
Qatar has warned that the Iran war is placing an unbearable strain on the global economy, as Doha says it is continuing efforts to mediate between Washington and Tehran. The warning came during a press briefing in Doha on Tuesday, where the foreign ministry said talks and message-passing had continued in recent days. Qatar said it was still trying to bridge the gap between the two sides despite the conflict and the wider regional fallout.Foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said the question was how long the international economy could withstand the effects of the war in the region. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 17:29 LONDON
EU warns of very high winter energy prices amid war-driven market pressure
The European Union's energy commissioner has warned that the bloc is heading into a difficult winter with very high oil and gas prices. Dan Jorgensen made the comments after an informal meeting of EU energy ministers in Dublin, where he said the outlook was being shaped by the war between the United States and Iran and by the conflict in Ukraine. He said there was no forecast of security of supply problems, but described the price environment as challenging.Jorgensen said the EU had already paid an extra €100bn for energy this year without receiving any additional gas or oil. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 16:30 LONDON
Trump-announced $15bn US steel mill draws scrutiny over Essar's Russia ties
A Trump-announced $15bn steel megaplant in the United States is drawing attention because the project is linked to the Indian Essar Group, which has longstanding business ties to Russia. The mill is being developed by Mesabi Metallics, a Minnesota-based company owned by Essar Group, and is expected to become the largest steel plant in the United States once completed. The announcement was made on Monday from the Oval Office, with Donald Trump presenting the project as a major economic win.Ravi Ruia, a cofounder of Essar Group, stood behind Trump during the announcement, alongside a line of US politicians and cabinet... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 16:00 LONDON
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Middle East crude exports rise to seven-month high as Qatar LNG disruptions continue
Middle East crude oil exports rose in September to their highest monthly level since the Iran war began seven months ago. Preliminary data from Kpler put regional exports at 16.3 million barrels a day, even as the conflict continued to disrupt shipping and energy flows across the Gulf. The increase was driven in large part by Saudi Arabia, while some Qatar-linked liquefied natural gas tankers also resumed crossings of the Strait of Hormuz after no visible crossings were recorded in August.The regional export figure was still about 3.2 million barrels a day below the 19.5 million recorded in February. Saudi... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 15:32 LONDON
Argentina threatens legal action over Falklands Sea Lion oil project amid two-week ultimatum
Argentine President Javier Milei has given the United Kingdom two weeks to stop the Sea Lion oil project near the Falkland Islands or face legal action at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. He said Argentina would ask the Hamburg-based maritime court to order a halt to the project if work continues. The warning marks a fresh escalation in a long-running sovereignty dispute over the British-administered territory.According to the reported statement, Milei described the project as the illegal exploitation of Argentine resources and said his government would not accept what he called irreversible damage. The companies developing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 11:09 LONDON
Sabotage halts gas flow on Syria pipeline near Deir ez-Zor
A fire broke out on Monday evening after an explosion on a gas pipeline between the Al-Shoula area and Deir ez-Zor in eastern Syria, halting gas flow to power stations. Syrian authorities said the blast was caused by sabotage. The incident affected a pipeline linked to the Al-Jabsah plant, one of the country's main gas processing facilities.The official news agency quoted a Syrian Petroleum Company official as saying the fire stopped gas flow from the Al-Jabsah plant to power stations. Authorities did not immediately say who was responsible. The report said the explosion involved a sectional valve on the pipeline,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 11:07 LONDON
Australia raises interest rates to 15-year high amid inflation pressure
Australia's central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate to a 15-year high, increasing borrowing costs for households and businesses across the country. The Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.6%, the highest level since 2011. The move comes as policymakers continue to confront persistent inflation and renewed pressure on energy prices.The bank said inflation remained elevated and that previously identified upside risks had materialised. In a statement, its monetary board said there were heightened uncertainties about domestic economic activity and inflation. It added that the unresolved Middle East conflict and global oil... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 08:02 LONDON
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Trump backs possible US diesel export ban as fuel prices surge
US President Donald Trump has said he would back a ban on diesel producers selling overseas, as fuel prices remain near record highs and governments assess the possible fallout. The proposal comes amid tight global supplies and concern that any restriction on exports from the United States could ripple through transport and food supply chains. Diesel is a key fuel for freight trucks, farm machinery and cargo trains, making it especially sensitive for both consumers and businesses.Average US diesel prices are hovering around $6.45 per gallon, according to the American Automobile Association, with some reports putting the figure above $6.50.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 21:02 LONDON
Iran claims attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz as US warships move farther offshore
Iran has claimed that attacks on ships, including US Navy vessels, near the Strait of Hormuz have pushed US warships farther from the Iranian coast. The claim comes amid continuing tension in one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints, where shipping routes and military movements remain closely watched. The latest statements also follow reports that US vessels have shifted position into deeper waters in the central Arabian Sea.The immediate trigger for the renewed focus is reporting that eight US Marines suffered smoke inhalation and possible traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian antiship cruise missile strike on 14 September. US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 19:32 LONDON
European heat pump sales rise as energy prices and tax cuts shift demand
Sales of residential heat pumps rose across Europe in the first half of the year, according to industry data, as higher oil and gas prices and lower electricity taxes in some countries changed the economics of home heating. The European Heat Pump Association said 1.16 million units were sold across 12 European countries, up from 1.05 million in the same period in 2025. The figures point to a broader shift in consumer demand at a time when governments are trying to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.The association linked the increase to the fallout from the Iran war, which disrupted oil... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 15:38 LONDON
Iraq seeks oil export alternatives as Strait of Hormuz blockade cuts revenues
Iraq is looking for alternative ways to export oil after the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz cut off most of its sea-based trade. The disruption has hit a key source of state income and left Baghdad facing a widening financial squeeze. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi raised the issue in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Friday.According to the supplied report, Iraq says it has been unable to export about 90% of its oil via the Gulf. Officials say the country has lost about $60bn in oil revenues since the war between the United States and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 15:30 LONDON
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European Commission plans delay to EU methane emissions rules
The European Commission says it plans to postpone the European Union's landmark methane emissions law, after pressure from governments including France and the United States to pause or roll back the policy. A Commission spokesperson said the institution plans to propose a postponement of the regulation's entry into force. The move affects a rule that was due to take effect on 1 January 2027.EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said Brussels is exploring a one-year postponement of the law's rules for imported fuels, according to an interview published on Friday. The spokesperson did not specify how long the wider postponement might... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 13:33 LONDON
Iran says it no longer trusts talks with Washington amid war and sanctions dispute
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran no longer trusts negotiations with the United States, as Iran waits for a response to a new proposal aimed at ending the war and easing pressure on its economy. In remarks aired on Saturday, he said Iran does not know on what basis an understanding can be reached with Washington after previous rounds of talks were followed by attacks and sanctions. He also said Qatar and Pakistan are relaying Iran's messages to the United States.Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi were in the United States this week for the United Nations gathering of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 12:30 LONDON
THE GROWTH ILLUSION: HOW GDP TRICKERY MASKED THE DEATH OF THE MIDDLE CLASS
We are fed a daily diet of triumphant economic headlines. The S&P 500 hits record highs, corporate earnings smash forecasts, and central bankers beam at GDP charts pointing up and to the right. Politicians line up to remind us how much "wealthier" we are compared to our parents or grandparents. On paper, they are right. The average worker makes vastly more dollars today than at any point in human history. But step outside the spreadsheet and into the street, and the math fails the reality test. If we are so undeniably prosperous, why does buying a modest home feel like... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 01 Sep 2026 13:58 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
The Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
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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
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
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
