Noontime News Recap: Iranian missile barrage over Doha deepens regional tensions as Israel heads to election
Qatar said its air defences intercepted a fresh Iranian missile barrage over Doha on Friday, after explosions were heard and the security alert was raised, underlining the widening fallout from the confrontation between Iran and the United States. đź”—In the wider Middle East, Israel's parliament has been dissolved, setting the country on course for national elections on October 27 and ending the 25th Knesset. đź”— At the same time, a Trump backed Gaza reconstruction plan has been cut back to a limited pilot camp near Rafah, far smaller than the original proposal. đź”—Germany has renewed its push for a European... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 17 Jul 2026 12:25 LONDON
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Israel parliament dissolved, setting October 27 election date
Israel's parliament has officially dissolved, setting the country on course for national elections on October 27. The move ends the 25th Knesset and opens a campaign that is already being framed as a test of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political survival. It also comes after the legislature completed a full four-year term, a rare milestone in Israel's political history.The dissolution followed a final overnight voting session in the Knesset. Among the measures approved was the Party Funding Law, which unlocks state-regulated money that political parties need to run election campaigns. The legal steps taken before adjournment confirmed the October 27... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 11:30 LONDON
Trump-backed Gaza reconstruction plan scaled back to pilot camp near Rafah
A Trump-backed plan to rebuild Gaza has been reduced to a limited pilot camp near Rafah, according to the supplied report. The project was originally presented as a broader recovery effort for the Palestinian enclave, but it is now described as a temporary camp for only a fraction of displaced people. The latest account says the initiative is facing delays and is not expected to take shape before the end of the year.The report says the pilot would include a Palestinian administration, local police and a small international security force. It also says Moroccan and Kosovan officers have arrived in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 10:03 LONDON
Ilhan Omar renews push for US to join ICC amid Trump pressure
United States Representative Ilhan Omar has introduced a resolution calling on the United States to join the International Criminal Court, in a direct challenge to the Trump administration's approach to the tribunal. The move was announced on Wednesday and comes days after Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged to "dismantle" the court. The resolution also seeks to press the administration to lift sanctions and visa restrictions imposed on ICC officials.According to the supporting material, Omar's proposal would require the United States to ratify the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the court. She said joining the ICC would strengthen the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 23:32 LONDON
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Palestinians injured in separate settler attacks across the West Bank
Several Palestinians have been injured in a series of separate attacks across the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. The incidents were reported on Thursday in Bani Naim, east of Hebron, Abu Njeim, southeast of Bethlehem, and Khirbet Emneizal in the South Hebron Hills. The reports also said more than 30 people were arrested across the occupied territory on the same day.Wafa said a 16-year-old Palestinian boy was shot in the chest by Israeli forces in Bani Naim and taken to hospital, where he is in stable condition. In Abu Njeim, settlers beat a 30-year-old man... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 22:00 LONDON
Iran says US strike near children's cancer hospital in Ahvaz forced evacuation of 211 patients
Iran has accused the United States of carrying out a strike near a children's cancer hospital in the southwestern city of Ahvaz, saying the blast was close enough to force an emergency evacuation. Iranian officials said 211 patients undergoing chemotherapy were moved from Shahid Baghaei Specialised Hospital after the attack. A doctor at the treatment centre said the explosion was intense and so close that staff initially thought the hospital itself had been hit.Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei described the attack as a barbaric act and called it a cowardly war crime. In a post on X, he said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 20:03 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran, Ukraine and Gaza flare as markets track oil jump and mixed equities
The biggest escalation came in the Gulf, where the United States said it had carried out strikes across southern Iran for a fifth day and disabled tankers that ignored repeated warnings, as Washington reimposed a blockade and tensions with Tehran deepened. Iranian officials said the attacks had spread across the south, while a Tehran billboard showing Donald Trump in a coffin underlined the hardening mood. đź”— đź”— đź”— đź”—The confrontation also raised wider shipping fears. India told shipping firms not to deploy Indian seafarers on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and analysts said a June memorandum on the waterway... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Jul 2026 18:20 LONDON
Hamas leadership runoff set between Meshaal and al-Hayya after no outright majority
Hamas is expected to hold a runoff election next week to choose its new political bureau chief after no candidate won an outright majority in the first round. The contest has narrowed to Khaled Meshaal and Khalil al-Hayya, according to a Hamas source cited in the supplied material. The vote is part of a wider internal transition that began after the killings of senior Hamas figures, including Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar.The internal ballot requires a candidate to win more than 50% of the votes in the Shura Council, the group's consultative body. Because neither Meshaal nor al-Hayya reached that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 17:32 LONDON
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least five more people amid ceasefire breaches
At least five Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, according to the supplied reporting. The strikes hit several locations, including northern Gaza City, western Gaza City, eastern Gaza City and Khan Younis. The latest deaths come despite the October ceasefire agreement, which the reporting says has been violated on a near-daily basis.Palestinian health officials said one air strike near the northern neighbourhood of Tuffah in Gaza City killed two people. Another person was killed and several others were injured when a tent encampment for displaced Palestinians was bombed in western Gaza... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 17:29 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: US strikes near Tehran as Ukraine unrest grows and Europe advances on enlargement
The US said it carried out another wave of strikes on Iranian military targets, including sites closer to Tehran than in earlier attacks, as tensions with Tehran deepened and a tanker was disabled in the Strait of Hormuz. đź”—Hostility in Iran was also on display in central Tehran, where a billboard showed Donald Trump in a coffin with the words, we kill Trump, underscoring the sharp rise in anti US rhetoric. đź”—In the Middle East, Israel told Washington it intends to keep troops in designated security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, a sign it is not ready to pull... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Jul 2026 12:21 LONDON
Israel tells US it will keep troops in security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza
Israel has told the United States it intends to keep its forces in designated security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, according to a statement from the Israeli defence minister's office. The message came as US-mediated talks with Lebanon in Rome were described by Washington as positive, with pilot zones expected to begin implementation in the coming days. The development adds a new point of tension to already fragile negotiations over phased withdrawals in southern Lebanon.The statement said Israel's defence minister, Israel Katz, spoke overnight with US defence secretary Pete Hegseth and stressed Israel's determination to remain in the security... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jul 2026 11:02 LONDON
Day News Recap: US Iran conflict escalates as oil jumps and global flashpoints multiply
The biggest story was the sharp escalation in the US Iran confrontation, with Washington resuming daylight air strikes, restoring a naval blockade on Iranian ports and warning that power plants and bridges could be hit next if Tehran does not back down. The renewed pressure has raised fears of a wider conflict around the Strait of Hormuz and pushed oil prices higher again. đź”— đź”— đź”— đź”— đź”—Tensions also spread beyond Iran itself. Iranian state media said a drone struck a military base used by the United States in Kuwait, and Kuwait separately confirmed attacks and damage, while the death... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Jul 2026 18:21 LONDON
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Irish central bank defends handling of Israeli war bonds before parliamentary committee
The Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland has defended the institution's handling of controversial Israeli war bonds, telling a parliamentary committee that it acted lawfully. Gabriel Makhlouf said the bank could not have prevented the bonds from being issued last year and could not stop them being issued again this year. He made the comments while appearing before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Finance in Dublin.Mr Makhlouf said he understood the importance of the Israeli Bond Programme to the Irish public, but rejected claims that the central bank had grounds to block the approval process. He said there were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US Iran tensions deepen as oil rises and Gaza, Ukraine and Asia face fresh shocks
Oil prices rose for a second session as the United States restored a naval blockade on Iranian ports, sharpening pressure on shipping routes and energy markets just as Donald Trump threatened to widen strikes on Iran to include power plants and bridges if Tehran does not back down. đź”— đź”— đź”—The confrontation also spread beyond the Gulf, with Trump dropping a planned 20% cargo fee on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and saying Gulf states would instead make investment and trade commitments, while the Strait remained the central fault line in the fast deteriorating stand off. đź”— đź”—Iran said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Jul 2026 08:37 LONDON
Gaza strikes kill children and aid worker as hospital courtyard hit during week of attacks
Israeli strikes and gunfire in Gaza killed children, an aid worker and other civilians over the course of a week, according to the supplied report, which also says a hospital courtyard was hit in northern Gaza. The incidents described took place between 8 and 12 July and were spread across al-Mawasi, Gaza City, the Nuseirat area and the vicinity of Kamal Adwan Hospital. The report presents the violence as part of a continuing pattern of attacks during the war in Gaza.According to Palestinian health officials cited in the row, at least eight people were killed in strikes on 8 July,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
Andy Burnham secures Labour backing in bid to become UK prime minister
Andy Burnham has moved into pole position to become the next British prime minister after securing the backing of more than 85% of Labour MPs, according to the supplied report. The former mayor of Greater Manchester is now said to have enough support within the parliamentary party that his bid cannot be challenged by other Labour MPs. The development comes after Keir Starmer resigned last month following heavy criticism from within his own party.The report says Burnham received a further 27 nominations on Monday afternoon, taking his total to 349 MPs. Under Labour rules, a challenger would need the support... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
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European Commission launches Gaza recovery initiative as donor backing expands
The European Commission has announced an initial package of almost 900 million euros, or about $1bn, for Gaza recovery work, as donors met in Brussels on Monday. The initiative, called the Team Gaza Initiative, is aimed at early recovery projects after more than two years of war. It is intended to support basic services and reconstruction-related work in the territory.According to the supplied material, the funding will go toward water and sanitation infrastructure, debris removal, and the restoration of health infrastructure. The European Commission said the package is part of a broader effort to help rebuild Gaza and provide what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 18:29 LONDON
EU ministers discuss sanctions on trade from Israeli settlements in Brussels
EU foreign ministers met in Brussels on Monday to discuss possible sanctions on trade from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The talks come amid rising pressure from member states over settler violence against Palestinians and continued settlement expansion, which the European Union says is illegal under international law. No formal decision was expected at the meeting, and diplomats said the session was intended to gauge whether there is enough support to move forward.EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said at the start of the meeting that the situation in the West Bank was "really intolerable" and warned that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 12:00 LONDON
Israel election set for 27 October as Netanyahu faces leadership test
Israel's parliament has confirmed that the country will hold national elections on 27 October, the last date allowed by law. The vote is being widely framed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership after the Gaza war that began in 2023. The Knesset said its current term will end on 17 July, meaning the next election date is already fixed and there is no need for a dissolution law.The parliament said the ruling coalition can complete a full four-year term for the first time in decades. Netanyahu, who is 76 and Israel's longest-serving prime minister, has said he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 05:29 LONDON
Five killed in Gaza as Israeli strikes and gunfire continue despite truce
Israeli drone strikes and gunfire in Gaza killed at least five Palestinians on Sunday, including a nine-year-old girl, in incidents reported in central, northern and southern parts of the territory. The deaths were recorded in the Al-Bureij refugee camp, Gaza City's Sabra neighbourhood and east of Khan Younis. The latest violence comes despite the US-brokered truce that took effect in October.According to Gaza's Health Ministry, Tala Abu Matar was killed when Israeli gunfire hit an encampment on the eastern side of Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza. Medics said a separate drone strike on a blacksmith's shop in Sabra killed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 16:59 LONDON
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US lawmaker says armed settlers detained his group in the occupied West Bank
A Democratic lawmaker from the United States says he and members of his tour group were detained by armed settlers during a trip in the occupied West Bank. Ro Khanna said the group was stopped near Khirbet Zanuta, a small Palestinian hamlet, and that the incident lasted for more than an hour. He also said the Israeli military later intervened, but that soldiers sided with the settlers and continued the detention.Khanna said on social media that the settlers were carrying rifles and that the Israeli army made a "huge mistake" by backing them. In comments to reporters, he said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
Israel bars Jerusalem grand mufti from Al-Aqsa Mosque for one week
Israeli authorities have barred Jerusalem's grand mufti, Sheikh Muhammad Hussein, from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for one week after briefly detaining him following Friday prayers, according to the Jerusalem Governorate. The move concerns one of the most sensitive religious sites in the region and comes amid continuing tensions in occupied East Jerusalem. The governorate said the ban could be renewed.The Jerusalem Governorate said Hussein was detained after delivering his Friday sermon at Al-Aqsa Mosque and was later released. In a message cited by the governorate, officials said the arrest was carried out to serve him with an order preventing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 17:32 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
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 LONDON
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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
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
