North Korea fires ballistic missile from Wonsan as South Korea and Japan respond
South Korea said North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile from the port city of Wonsan toward the sea off its east coast on Saturday, prompting an alert for possible further launches. Japan also issued an emergency warning after identifying what it described as a suspected ballistic missile. The launch came amid already elevated tensions on the Korean peninsula and triggered a rapid regional security response.According to the South Korean military, the missile was launched from Wonsan on the eastern shore of the peninsula. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said it raised its alert level after the launch,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
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Royal Navy's new attack submarine HMS Agamemnon arrives at Faslane
The Royal Navy's newest Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, HMS Agamemnon, has arrived at its home port at HM Naval Base Clyde in Faslane, Scotland. The vessel reached the River Clyde after departing Barrow last week and completing its first dive at sea during the journey north. It will now undergo sea trials and operational preparation over the coming months before joining the operational fleet.The submarine is the sixth Astute-class boat in the fleet and the latest addition to the Navy's hunter-killer force. According to the service, HMS Agamemnon is equipped with Tomahawk land-attack missiles and torpedoes, and is designed to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 23:30 LONDON
Two Iranian men charged over alleged Manchester bomb plot targeting Jewish community
Counter Terrorism Policing has charged two Iranian men over an alleged bomb plot targeting the Jewish community in Manchester. Salam Ahmadyan, 36, of Liverpool, and Rahman Salehi, 34, of Salford, were arrested in Manchester on 20 September and have now been accused of engaging in conduct in preparation for terrorist acts. They are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court, with the case moving into the court process after the arrests and investigation.Police said the men are alleged to have been in contact with an overseas third party who may be in Iran in relation to the plot. Counter Terrorism... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 22:59 LONDON
US suspends consular services in Brasilia as Brazil election tensions deepen
Washington has suspended consular services in Brasilia over security concerns, adding a diplomatic disruption to Brazil's tightly contested election campaign. Australia also closed its embassy for the same reason, although neither government gave details about the threat. The move comes as the race between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro remains deadlocked.The timing has drawn attention because the campaign is already under intense scrutiny, with US President Donald Trump said to be watching the contest closely. Lula's Workers' Party said the US decision made no sense and suggested it could be an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 22:29 LONDON
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UK man charged over alleged terror plot targeting Nigel Farage as Widdecombe murder case continues
British police have charged Joshua Kerry with preparing acts of terrorism, including an alleged plot targeting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. The 28-year-old is already facing a separate murder charge in connection with the death of former MP and Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.Police said the terrorism charge covers alleged conduct between 31 May 2024 and 8 July 2026. The charge was brought after authorisation from the Crown Prosecution Service, and counter-terrorism officers said the investigation has been running for some time. Senior national co-ordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 22:02 LONDON
Ethiopia conflict fears spread across the Horn of Africa as ties with Eritrea severed
Addis Ababa has accused Egypt, Eritrea and Sudan of backing armed groups as renewed fighting involving the Ethiopian military and an opposition coalition raises fears of a wider regional spillover. The latest tensions come within days of fresh confrontations and follow the collapse of an agreement that had ended the previous war between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government and Tigrayan forces nearly four years ago. Eritrea and Ethiopia have since severed diplomatic ties after reciprocal moves, deepening an already fragile regional picture.Khartoum and Cairo have denied involvement in the conflict, according to the reporting, while the Ethiopian government has maintained... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 22:00 LONDON
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
Sudan army says it captured RSF stronghold in North Kordofan as fighting shifts
The Sudanese Armed Forces say they have captured al-Mazroub in North Kordofan after fierce battles with the Rapid Support Forces. The town is described by the military as the RSF's largest stronghold in the area, making the gain a notable development in one of Sudan's main war zones. The army said the seizure is part of its effort to cut RSF supply lines.In a statement on Friday, the military said the fighting caused casualties among RSF fighters and heavy losses of combat vehicles. Army Special Forces spokesman Mohammed Deidan said al-Mazroub links North Kordofan and West Kordofan, and that taking... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 20:30 LONDON
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak worsens amid conflict and attacks on health response
Official figures in the Democratic Republic of the Congo now put the Ebola death toll at 4,018, from 8,300 cases, as violence and displacement continue to disrupt the response. The outbreak, first detected in mid-May, has spread across seven provinces in the north and east. Health workers are still trying to contain transmission in unstable areas where access remains limited.The latest data also show 2,162 recoveries, leaving the fatality rate at 48.4 percent. In North Kivu, authorities recorded four deaths among six cases in areas controlled by the anti-government group M23. In Ituri, more than 5,000 people have been displaced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 18:29 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. đź”—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. đź”— đź”— đź”— đź”— đź”—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
Banco Master scandal adds pressure to Brazil's presidential race
A major banking scandal is adding uncertainty to Brazil's presidential race as voters prepare for the first round of the presidential election on Sunday. The case centres on Banco Master, a mid-sized lender whose rapid expansion has now become part of a wider political dispute. The scandal has touched figures across Brazil's political and business establishment, creating fallout for both the centre-left and the far right.President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, is seeking an unprecedented fourth term and is currently described as the frontrunner. His main challenger is Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, the eldest son of former President Jair... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 18:02 LONDON
Brazil's Lula seeks fourth presidential term as election campaign reaches final stage
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is seeking re-election in Brazil on Sunday, with his name set to appear on the ballot for a seventh time. At 80, the former steelworker is aiming for a fourth term in office, but the race is reported to be tight against far-right rival Flavio Bolsonaro. The vote comes nearly four decades after Lula first ran for the Brazilian presidency, underscoring the longevity of his political career.Lula announced his candidacy in August and said at the time that he was in good health. He has also said that if elected this time, it would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 17:30 LONDON
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India protests over election chief intensify as hundreds detained in New Delhi
Hundreds of protesters were detained in central New Delhi on Friday as youth-led demonstrations against India's election chief intensified, with opposition parties and unions joining the call for his resignation. The protests brought parts of the capital to a standstill, with metro stations leading into central Delhi shut and internet services suspended. Police also blocked access to Parliament Street and the Jantar Mantar protest area, where the movement has previously gathered support.The latest demonstrations are part of a wider campaign by the so-called cockroach movement, which had already forced out India's education minister earlier this summer. According to the supporting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 15:29 LONDON
French school protests spread as about 400 schools close amid clashes and fires
At least 400 of France's 3,700 high schools were closed on Friday as a student protest movement spread nationwide and triggered clashes with police, fires and mass detentions. The Ministry of National Education said 560 schools reported protests or disruptions, while fire damaged the entrances of two high schools in Paris. The unrest began in the Paris area last week and has since widened across the country.Education Minister Edouard Geffray said students were "in danger" and urged parents to keep them away from the demonstrations. He said at least 170 students and 65 school staff members, including 40 principals, had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 15:04 LONDON
Ethiopia fighting intensifies in Tigray as pro-government forces claim advances toward Mekelle
An armed group aligned with Ethiopia's government has said it is close to taking full control of the northern Tigray region, as residents reported federal forces moving closer to the regional capital, Mekelle. The claim was made by the commander of the Tigray Peace Forces late on Thursday and could not be independently verified. It comes amid renewed fighting that has spread across parts of northern Ethiopia after weeks of rising tension.The commander said Tigray People's Liberation Front forces had been wiped out, while the TPLF chairperson, Debretsion Gebremichael, acknowledged that federal forces had occupied some parts of the region.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
US sends third carrier strike group toward Iran as military buildup widens
The United States is sending a third aircraft carrier strike group toward waters around Iran as part of a wider military buildup in the Middle East. The USS Theodore Roosevelt left San Diego on Sunday and is heading for the region, according to the supplied reporting. A day later, the Makin Island amphibious ready group also sailed from San Diego, adding more than 2,000 Marines to the deployment.US officials said the combined movement could add about 9,000 to 10,000 personnel to the region by the end of November. The Theodore Roosevelt is accompanied by the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 13:29 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. đź”—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. đź”— 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
UK counter-terror police arrest sixth suspect as RAF Fairford inquiry widens
Counter-terrorism police in the United Kingdom have arrested a sixth suspect in the investigation into a security incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Officers said a 25-year-old British-Iranian man was detained in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. Police also searched two properties in the London area as part of the same inquiry.The arrest follows the detention of five other men in their twenties earlier in the week, all of whom have since been released on bail while inquiries continue. Investigators said the case began after unusual activity was reported near the airbase, including masked men, parked vans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 10:34 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
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Breakfast News Recap: Middle East tensions deepen as Iran, Ukraine and Gaza crises escalate
Donald Trump has warned Iran it would be hit very hard if it is found linked to the attack on a flydubai flight to Israel, as the UAE investigation widens and the United States sends a third aircraft carrier toward waters around Iran. The move underlines a broader American military buildup in the Middle East. đź”— đź”—Separately, a FlyDubai passenger jet carrying 174 people made an emergency landing in northwestern Saudi Arabia after an altercation in the cockpit, with Saudi officials saying the aircraft had been bound for Tel Aviv. The incident is being treated as a security case and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Oct 2026 08:40 LONDON
Miami federal judge strikes down noncitizen voting prosecution law
A federal judge in Miami has ruled that a law used to criminalise voting by noncitizens is unconstitutional, in a decision that narrows a federal prosecution brought against a Florida resident. US District Judge David Leibowitz dismissed the case against Chelsea Cox, who had been charged over a vote cast in the 2020 presidential election. The ruling is limited to Cox's case, but it comes as the administration continues a wider crackdown on alleged election fraud ahead of November's midterm elections.Leibowitz found that the US Constitution gives states, not Congress, the authority to set voter qualifications. He said that because... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 08:30 LONDON
Brazil probes alleged US funding plan amid election sovereignty row
Brazil's attorney general has ordered police to investigate allegations that the Trump administration planned to use government funds to support far-right causes in the country. The move comes as Brazil heads into a presidential election in which sovereignty and foreign interference have become central campaign themes. Officials said the complaint was prompted by a report alleging that $1 million could have been directed to civil society groups opposing Brazil's Supreme Court.Attorney General Jorge Messias said the claims raised a serious warning for Brazilian sovereignty and could not be tolerated. In a statement, his office said the report was especially serious... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 05:29 LONDON
ICC ends insurer contract amid looming US sanctions pressure
The International Criminal Court has ended its contract with French insurer Axa with immediate effect, as the court faces mounting pressure linked to possible United States sanctions. The move means the Hague-based court will switch to another health insurance provider. It comes after weeks of growing concern that financial restrictions could affect the court's operations.The decision was first reported on Thursday and was later confirmed by an ICC spokesperson, who said the court and Axa had agreed by mutual consent to terminate the relationship. According to the supplied report, the two sides had spent months in talks but were unable... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 22:05 LONDON
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Houthi attacks intensify on frontlines in Yemen's Taiz governorate
Houthi forces launched intense attacks across frontlines in Taiz governorate on Thursday, according to reports from the area. The fighting comes as the group seeks to build on a recent offensive that captured Yemen's Red Sea coast last month. Yemeni government forces said they held their positions and inflicted heavy losses on the attackers.The latest clashes were reported on frontlines in Taiz, with the government side saying the situation remained under control. A senior official with the internationally recognised government army's Taiz Military Axis said the leadership's call for general mobilisation on 25 September was part of a broader effort... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 20:30 LONDON
Musk to co-lead Pentagon Project Meridian study on the future of warfare
The Pentagon has announced a new study on the future of warfare called Project Meridian, with Elon Musk named as one of its co-leaders. The announcement was made by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth at Quantico military base on Wednesday. Hegseth said the project would bring together America's innovators, senior leaders and technologists to examine how warfare may evolve.Musk will co-lead the effort with Palmer Luckey, the co-founder of defence technology company Anduril Industries, and Newt Gingrich, the former Republican House speaker. The Pentagon described the initiative as a study rather than an operational programme, but gave no further detail on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 18:39 LONDON
OpenAI reviews report of failed hacking attempt against Canada's national archives agency
OpenAI says it is reviewing a report of a failed hacking attempt against Canada's national archives agency, after a separate research lab said it had identified related rudimentary attempts against Canadian and US government-related targets. The company said it had already provided an initial briefing to Canadian officials. The incident has added to concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in cyber operations.A spokesperson for the San Francisco-based company said much of the activity under review involved routine research tasks, including accessing public web content. Canada's government-run Cyber Centre said earlier this week that there were no indications government systems... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 09:30 LONDON
India hardens tone toward Trump administration amid tariff and terrorism disputes
India is taking a more openly critical line toward the Trump administration as tensions rise over trade, terrorism concerns and Washington's approach to Pakistan. The shift has been marked by unusually direct public remarks from Foreign Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and a more restrained description by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of his latest call with Donald Trump. The developments come as domestic pressure grows on Modi over how he is handling relations with Washington.Jaishankar spoke at an event in New York this week and said Washington had been an insensitive partner to India's concerns over terrorism, had warmed to Pakistan... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 07:00 LONDON
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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
Dubai Ambulance unveils SANAD off-road emergency vehicle in Orlando
DUBAI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) -- Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (Dubai Ambulance) has announced it will unveil SANAD, a first-of-its-kind off-road, multi-mission emergency vehicle, at the EMS World Expo 2026 in Orlando, Florida.The vehicle, designed in Dubai, will be showcased at the expo, which runs from 30th September to 2nd October at the Orange County Convention Centre. It will be displayed and demonstrated daily at the stand of FERNO, a key development partner that contributed essential systems to SANAD's medical cabin.SANAD is designed for emergency scenarios beyond the capabilities of conventional ambulances, combining an off-road platform capable of reaching... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 03:01 LONDON
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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
Norway parliament opens probe into 11 senior officials over Epstein-linked files and grants
Norway's parliament has opened an investigation into 11 current and former senior officials over alleged ties and state grants linked to Jeffrey Epstein-related files. The hearing began on Wednesday and includes Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere, who has denied any wrongdoing. The case has drawn attention because it involves both senior political figures and public funding decisions.The inquiry centres on reports that the Foreign Ministry allocated more than 130 million kroner, or about $13.5 million, to the International Peace Institute between 1997 and 2018. The institute was led from 2005 to 2020 by Terje Rod-Larsen, a prominent Norwegian diplomat and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 21:00 LONDON
Russia ramps up disinformation attacks on French media ahead of 2027 presidential race
Pro-Russian influence operations have sharply increased fake news stories that mimic established media brands in France, according to a report published this week by NewsGuard. The findings say the campaign has intensified over the past year and is now targeting French outlets at a scale that stands out among the 21 countries examined. The report comes as France moves closer to its 2027 presidential election, adding a political dimension to the information campaign.NewsGuard said it identified 950 fake news stories linked to three pro-Russian influence operations, all of which copied 163 supposedly trusted news brands. It said the number of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 17:00 LONDON
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
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South Korea demands apology over DMZ blasts as North Korea denies planting mines
South Korea has demanded a formal apology from North Korea over landmine explosions in the Demilitarised Zone that injured three soldiers earlier this month. The latest exchange centres on the western section of the border buffer zone, where the blasts took place on 21 September near the military demarcation line. Seoul says the incident was a clear violation of the armistice that ended active fighting in the Korean War.Kang Hyunwoo, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff's director of operations, said the military strongly urged Pyongyang to apologise and take responsible measures to prevent a repeat. Defence Minister Kang Shin-chul... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 11:35 LONDON
Hurricane Polo Brings Flooding and Structural Damage After Category 3 Landfall in Mexico
Flooding and damage have been reported in parts of Mexico after Hurricane Polo made landfall as a Category 3 storm. The storm brought heavy rainfall and strong winds to affected areas, with streets submerged in water in some locations. Images from the scene also showed residents clearing fallen branches and debris from their properties.Several buildings were damaged, including roofs that collapsed under the force of the storm. The available reports do not give a full count of affected homes or businesses, but the visual evidence points to widespread disruption in the areas hit by the system. The storm's impact was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 10:59 LONDON
Zaporizhzhia steelworks shut indefinitely after repeated Russian missile strikes
Ukraine's Zaporizhstal steelworks has been shut down indefinitely after four waves of Russian missile attacks in August and September, according to the company. The plant, in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, was hit repeatedly despite efforts to restart operations after earlier damage. The attacks have left the site severely damaged and raised fresh concerns about the future of one of Ukraine's most important industrial employers.The company said Russia fired a total of 17 missiles at the steelworks. Eight workers were killed and 31 others were wounded in the strikes, according to Oleksandr Myronenko, chief operating officer of the plant's owner,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 01:00 LONDON
Russian Tu-95 bomber crashes in Amur region during training flight, killing six crew members
A Russian military Tu-95 bomber crashed in the far eastern Amur region on Tuesday during a training flight, killing six crew members and injuring one other person. The aircraft went down in an uninhabited area, according to the Russian defence ministry. Officials said the plane was not carrying ammunition at the time of the crash.The ministry said the injured crew member was evacuated to a medical facility. It added that preliminary assessments point to a technical malfunction as the likely cause. Authorities have opened a criminal case, and an investigative commission from Russia's Aerospace Forces has been sent to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 17:32 LONDON
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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
Estonia says Russia ordered arson attack on defence firm Milrem Robotics
Estonia has said an August arson attack on the defence company Milrem Robotics in Tallinn was ordered by Russian special services, in a case that has sharpened tensions between Moscow and NATO's Baltic flank. The company supplies unmanned ground vehicles to Ukraine, placing it at the centre of Estonia's support for Kyiv. The Kremlin has rejected the allegation.Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said investigators had concluded with certainty that the fire was an act of sabotage ordered by the Russian Federation's special services. He said the perpetrators had been apprehended and no longer posed a threat, and that Estonia had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 14:59 LONDON
Iranians stock up on food and medicine as fears grow over US embargo and renewed fighting
People in Tehran are stocking up on food and medicine as fears rise that tighter US pressure on Iran could disrupt imports and trigger shortages. Shoppers in the capital have been watching shelves closely as anxiety grows over the prospect of renewed fighting and further restrictions on trade. The concern comes as the war enters its eighth month and diplomatic prospects appear to be fading.The reported pressure includes a US naval blockade, a move toward stricter sanctions and a ban on Iranian airlines worldwide. The United States is also pressing other countries to cut trade ties with Iran, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Lebanese residents watch Israel's election amid border occupation and war damage
Residents in southern Lebanon are following Israel's upcoming election with little expectation that a change of government will alter conditions along the border. In Khiam, one resident described having little left after his home was destroyed in Israeli bombing, while villages across the south remain under Israeli occupation. The report portrays a region still living with the effects of a war that has spread far beyond the border itself.The account says Israelis are due to vote in a few weeks, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing political pressure at home. It also says the war on Lebanon began in 2023... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 12:33 LONDON
US import ban on Canadian alcohol, dairy and motorcycles takes effect amid trade dispute
A US ban on several Canadian imports, including alcohol, dairy products and motorcycles, has come into force, marking a new step in the trade dispute between the two countries. The measure affects goods shipped from Canada to the United States and follows a breakdown in trade talks earlier this month. It comes after the Trump administration announced the restrictions in executive orders signed on 8 September.The latest action is being enforced in response to Canada's tariffs on a range of US goods. According to the supporting material, the US says the move is tied to what it describes as continued... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
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
North Korea opens first road bridge to Russia as China link nears completion
North Korea has opened its first road bridge to Russia, with trucks already using the crossing to move cargo between the two countries. The bridge spans the Tumen River and is about 1 kilometre long, according to the supplied report. A second bridge linking North Korea and China is also nearing completion, adding to a small but strategically significant expansion of cross-border infrastructure.The Russia bridge was opened on 7 September, and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin described it as a "powerful impetus" for trade, economic, scientific, technological and cultural cooperation. He also called the relationship between Moscow and Pyongyang "unprecedented".... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 20:33 LONDON
Iran protests US aviation sanctions as Najaf-Iran flights resume
Iran has filed a formal complaint with the International Civil Aviation Organization over US aviation sanctions, while Iraqi Airways has resumed commercial flights between Najaf and Iranian airports. The developments came on Monday after Najaf and three other Iraqi airports temporarily suspended flights because of fears that aviation services linked to Tehran could trigger secondary sanctions. The resumption restores at least one regional route that had been disrupted by the sanctions pressure.According to Iran's civil aviation authorities, the complaint was lodged earlier in the day and coordinated with the foreign ministry. The head of Iran's Civil Aviation Organisation, Abuzar Shiroudi,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
Ukraine rescue team races to extract teenage boys from occupied territory
A Ukrainian rescue team is working against the clock to move a group of teenage boys out of Russian-controlled territory, with one extraction described as due to take place the following day. The operation is being coordinated from Kyiv by Kateryna Fedosenko, who works with the non-governmental organisation Save Ukraine. The boys are being taken across Ukraine toward the Belarusian border crossing as part of an effort to get them out of areas where they could face pressure to accept Russian control.Fedosenko said four boys were expected to be moved the next day, and one of them, 17-year-old Bogdan, had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 20:04 LONDON
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France declares Gironde megafire extinguished after 69 days
France has declared the massive wildfire in Gironde extinguished after burning for 69 days in the southwest of the country. The fire began in July near the village of Saumos and spread across a wide area of forest land before being brought under control on 1 August. Authorities said the blaze is now out after continuing to smoulder underground for weeks.State services said the Saumos forest fire burned 42,000 hectares this summer, including 37,296 hectares that were destroyed. They also said no deaths were reported. The fire forced the evacuation of around 224,000 people and sent a thick plume of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 20:00 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
South Korea summons Ukraine envoy over secret transfer of North Korean POWs
South Korea has formally protested to Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelensky disclosed the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers to Seoul. Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo summoned Ukraine's acting ambassador, Andrii Vieshkin, and lodged what Seoul described as a strong complaint over the disclosure. South Korean officials say the handover was meant to remain secret because of national security concerns and the sensitivity of the prisoners' families.The dispute centres on two North Korean soldiers who were captured by Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region in early 2025. According to the account given by Seoul, the men were among thousands... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 17:07 LONDON
UK signals tougher sanctions and trade measures over Gaza and West Bank
The United Kingdom has said it will take a tougher stance on Israel's actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, with Foreign Minister Ed Miliband pledging new sanctions and restrictions linked to illegal settlements. He made the announcement at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, where he said the government would "match words with action" in response to the situation in the Palestinian territories. Miliband described the Israeli government's actions as "a stain on the conscience of the world" and said the ruling party had reset its approach under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.Miliband said the planned measures would target... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 17:04 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
Ben-Gvir joins hundreds of Israelis at Al-Aqsa compound as holiday restrictions tighten
Hundreds of Israelis entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Monday under police protection, with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir among those taking part. The incursion took place on the third day of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, a period that has repeatedly seen heightened restrictions and tensions around the site. Streets and intersections around the Old City were closed as the visit unfolded, according to the Jerusalem governorate.The governorate said about 900 people entered the compound in the morning, and reported that some danced in circles and sang inside the courtyards. Ben-Gvir said: "We are the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 15:33 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
Kremlin says Russia-US arms control talks are far behind schedule
The Kremlin said on Monday that arms control talks between Russia and the United States are now very far behind schedule. It said that if the discussions resume, they would need to be lengthy and carefully handled. The statement adds to signs that the wider bilateral relationship remains strained.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia wants to restore relations with Washington, but that disagreements over the war in Ukraine have so far blocked any meaningful reset. He also addressed calls by Donald Trump for trilateral arms control talks involving China. According to Peskov, Beijing's position against taking part has not changed.China... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 12:32 LONDON
UK diesel prices hit record high amid Middle East war spillover
Diesel prices in the United Kingdom have reached an all-time high of 199.18p per litre, according to the motoring organisation RAC. Petrol prices are also continuing to rise, with a litre now costing 174.13p. The increase comes as the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt oil production and transport across the region.RAC said the latest diesel figure puts prices in "uncharted territory" and is a reminder of how exposed the UK is to events far beyond its borders. The organisation said the conflict has severely disrupted the production and transportation of wholesale oil over the past seven months.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 10:33 LONDON
Serbia calls snap parliamentary election for 25 October amid student revolt
Serbia has moved to an early parliamentary election on 25 October, after President Aleksandar Vucic announced the vote in response to months of student-led protests and wider political pressure. The election had originally been due in December 2027, making the new timetable a significant acceleration of Serbia's political calendar. Analysts quoted in the supplied reporting say the decision is intended to reduce political risk rather than settle the crisis.The protests have been driven by anger over a 2024 railway-station canopy collapse that killed 16 people, with student demonstrators accusing the authorities of negligence and corruption. The unrest has continued for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 08:01 LONDON
At least 28 killed in separate mass shootings in South Africa
Twenty-eight people have now been confirmed dead in two separate mass shootings hours apart in South Africa, according to police. The attacks took place in the Johannesburg area on Saturday evening and near Cape Town in the early hours of Sunday, leaving 25 others injured. No arrests had been made by Sunday morning, and investigators said the motives remained unconfirmed.In the Johannesburg attack, eight gunmen stormed a bar close to the city and opened fire on customers outside before continuing the assault inside. Police said 18 people were killed there and 14 more were injured, while the attackers also torched... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
Powerful nor'easter floods US Northeast as outages rise and storm lingers
The nor'easter continued to flood low-lying areas in New Jersey and New York City on Sunday, while strong winds and heavy rain left tens of thousands of homes without power across the Northeast. Tidal surges swamped coastal neighbourhoods in New Jersey, and streets in Howard Beach in Queens were inundated as the slow-moving storm pressed on into a second day. The weather system was expected to linger through Sunday, with impacts extending into New England.Officials and weather forecasters said the storm had already produced more than 10cm, or 4 inches, of rain in some parts of New Jersey since Friday.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 00:29 LONDON
Explosive-laden drones found at Leipzig Airport in suspected Russian hybrid attack
German authorities say a drone attack at Leipzig Airport involved explosive-laden drones striking a Ukrainian Antonov aircraft after it had been refuelled. Police later found additional drones carrying explosives, raising concern that the incident could have caused a major fire or mass casualties. The airport is one of Europe's busiest cargo hubs and the aircraft was parked in an area used for night operations.According to the supplied account, a bus driver ferrying pilots on the night shift first noticed drone debris near the aircraft almost midnight on a warm August evening. The driver approached the wreckage and saw what appeared... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
US says it offered Iran uranium for civilian nuclear programme, but Tehran refused
The United States offered to sell Iran uranium for use in a civilian nuclear programme during earlier negotiations aimed at ending the war on Iran, but Tehran refused, according to the US ambassador to the United Nations. Mike Waltz said the proposal was discussed as part of efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining highly enriched uranium while still allowing a peaceful nuclear programme under international rules. He said the arrangement would have been similar to the model used by the United Arab Emirates.Waltz made the remarks on Sunday, saying US negotiators had even offered to supply uranium directly. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 19:00 LONDON
Russian Aeroflot plane remains stranded at Geneva airport after sanctions ban flights
A Russian passenger plane has remained parked at Geneva airport since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine, after sanctions prevented it from leaving Switzerland. The Aeroflot Airbus A321, registered VP-BOE and named after Russian soprano Galina Vishnevskaya, landed in Geneva on 27 February 2022. It has stayed there ever since, becoming one of the more visible examples of how aviation sanctions have affected Russian carriers.The aircraft was due to return to Russia, but the following day Switzerland joined European countries in banning Russian aircraft from landing or taking off from its airports. That decision left the plane stranded... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 15:32 LONDON
Israel election committee votes to bar Arab parties and candidates ahead of October 27 vote
Israel's Central Elections Committee has voted to disqualify the country's two main Arab-majority political lists from next month's parliamentary election. The decision affects the Joint List and Ra'am, and also bars two individual candidates, Ofer Cassif and Sami Abu Shehadeh, pending review by the Supreme Court. The move could leave Palestinian citizens of Israel without their principal representatives in the Knesset if it is upheld.The committee's vote came on 26 September, ahead of the 27 October election. The Joint List is an alliance of Hadash, Balad and Ta'al, while Ra'am, also known as the United Arab List, is running separately.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 12:01 LONDON
Gaza families shelter in damaged buildings at risk of collapse
Families in Gaza City are living inside damaged buildings that local rescue teams say could collapse, as repeated displacement leaves many with nowhere safer to go. One family is sheltering in a partially collapsed apartment near Palestine Square, where a tent has been pitched beneath a roof broken open by concrete and exposed steel. The case highlights the wider housing crisis across Gaza after years of war and severe damage to homes and infrastructure.The family's situation became more urgent after the Palestinian Red Crescent and Civil Defence visited last week and warned them to leave the building. The apartment belongs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 07:01 LONDON
India election commission legitimacy under scrutiny amid internal divisions
India's election commission is facing fresh scrutiny after reporting said internal disagreements emerged over changes to the voter database. The allegations have intensified a wider political dispute over whether the country's electoral system remains impartial and credible. The issue is now being discussed not only as an administrative matter, but as a test of confidence in one of India's most important democratic institutions.According to the reporting, the chief election commissioner repeatedly overruled concerns raised by the two other commissioners about the integrity of ongoing voter-roll changes. The claims were published after an investigation based on internal documents and interviews, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 06:29 LONDON
Yemen leader calls for mobilisation and offers amnesty to Houthi defectors as fighting shifts toward Bab al-Mandeb
Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council chair Rashad al-Alimi has called on people to mobilise and join the government-aligned armed forces as the conflict shifts toward the western Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Mandeb strait. In a recorded speech on Friday, he also pledged amnesty for any Houthi fighter who defects to government forces. The appeal came after government losses on the western Red Sea coast and as the Houthis pressed advances toward the strategic waterway.Al-Alimi said Yemenis should rally around the armed and security forces and enlist through official channels. He said the amnesty would take effect immediately for those... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 04:59 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
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
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
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
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
