US-Iran deal signing shifts to electronic format as Tehran denies Sunday plan
The planned signing of a US-Iran agreement has been changed from an in-person ceremony to an electronic process, after conflicting public accounts from Washington and Tehran over when and how the deal would be finalised. US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the agreement was scheduled to be signed on Sunday, and linked it to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps denied that any Sunday signing had been planned and criticised Trump for focusing on that date.The change comes as talks have moved quickly and mediators have sought to prevent any disruption before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 03:00 LONDON
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Why the price of gold is trending down amid war-driven inflation
Gold prices have come under pressure as the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran has pushed up inflation and kept interest-rate expectations elevated. The metal fell from a high of $5,303 per troy ounce on 28 January to $4,235 on Friday, according to the supplied report. The decline comes despite gold's usual role as a safe-haven asset during periods of geopolitical stress.The report says the conflict has disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil and gas shipments, since the start of the war. That has helped drive energy prices higher, feeding into inflation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 02:30 LONDON
US-Iran peace deal due Sunday as Trump says Strait of Hormuz will reopen
Donald Trump has said a peace agreement between the United States and Iran will be signed on Sunday, June 14, and that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen immediately afterwards. Iranian officials have pushed back on that timetable, saying the deal has not yet been signed and could still take days. Pakistan, which is acting as the lead mediator, says a final text has been agreed and that preparations are under way for an electronic signing.The latest statements sharpen a diplomatic process that has already produced conflicting public accounts. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that negotiators had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 01:29 LONDON
Carney warns of global rupture ahead of G7, urges Canada-EU unity
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned that the post-Cold War rules-based order is "breaking down" and urged middle powers to work together ahead of next week's Group of Seven summit. He made the remarks on Saturday at the launch of the De Chastelain Public Lecture series at Trinity College in Dublin, where Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin was among those present. Carney said Canada and Ireland were "navigating a global rupture, not a quiet transition", framing the moment as one of strategic change rather than routine diplomatic tension.Carney said multilateral institutions had weakened and that economic integration, which he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 21:32 LONDON
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US strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz kill Indian sailors as toll rises
Three tankers have been struck by the US military in and around the Strait of Hormuz over the past week, with the latest confirmed deaths involving three Indian sailors aboard MT Settebello. The vessel was hit on Wednesday by what US Central Command described as precision munitions fired into its engine room, after it allegedly failed to comply with directions linked to the blockade of Iranian ports. The ship was Palau-flagged and had a majority Indian crew on board.The new details confirm the names of the three men killed: deck cadet Aditya Sharma from Himachal Pradesh, engine fitter Shivanand Chaurasiya... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 20:59 LONDON
Three Indian sailors confirmed dead after US strike on tanker off Oman as row deepens
The row over the US strike on a commercial vessel off Oman has intensified after Indian politician Shashi Tharoor criticised Washington's response to the deaths of three Indian seafarers. He said the official US statement contained no expression of regret or condolence for the loss of innocent Indian lives. His comments came as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Washington's blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, following India's protest over the killings.Tharoor questioned why a non-compliant commercial vessel could not have been stopped by non-lethal means, and asked whether it was necessary to fire missiles that killed civilian crew... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 19:01 LONDON
Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told
Former defence secretary John Healey was privately pushing for the UK to join an international investment bank designed to help countries raise money for defence spending, according to people familiar with the discussions. The idea centres on the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, or DSRB, which is being promoted as a way to lower borrowing costs for defence projects. Allies of Healey say the Treasury tried to shut down negotiations over UK participation.Healey resigned as defence secretary on Wednesday, saying the money attached to the government's upcoming Defence Investment Plan fell "well short" of what was needed. In his resignation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 10:05 LONDON
US intercepts Iranian drones in Strait of Hormuz amid peace deal progress
The United States says it intercepted multiple Iranian drones in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, shortly after both sides said a peace agreement was moving closer to completion. The incident took place in one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints, where commercial shipping carries a large share of Gulf energy exports. US Central Command said the drones were aimed at commercial vessels and that all of them were shot down.The command said the attack drones were launched in the early hours of 13 June and that traffic through the strait continued without interruption. It said the waterway remained... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 07:29 LONDON
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US-Iran talks move to Hormuz leverage and nuclear limits as deal hopes build
Iran's foreign minister has given the clearest indication yet that Tehran wants to preserve leverage over the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations with Washington continue. Abbas Araghchi said Iran would keep a presence over the waterway and suggested a negotiated framework could allow the collection of a "service fee" for vessels using it. He also said Iranian forces would intervene when necessary, while acknowledging that international law does not permit a toll on ships passing through the strait.The remarks come as the two sides appear to be edging closer to an agreement, but remain divided over the scope of any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 05:59 LONDON
Australia signals shift from fossil fuel exports toward clean energy at Bonn climate talks
Australia should prepare for a future in which fossil-fuel export markets shrink and instead expand its role as a supplier of clean energy products, climate minister Chris Bowen has said at a conference in Bonn, Germany. Bowen, who is president of the next UN climate negotiations, said the country could become a major renewable energy exporter as global demand changes. He framed the shift as both an economic adjustment and a response to the direction of international climate policy.Bowen said more than 80% of Australia's trading partners are committed to net zero, arguing that the world is moving away from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 01:30 LONDON
Trump says Iran ceasefire deal is close after halted US strikes
Donald Trump has said a deal with Iran is close, after calling off a third day of strikes and describing the outcome as a "great settlement". The latest comments mark another sharp turn in his public messaging, coming only hours after he had warned on social media that the United States would hit Iran "VERY HARD". The reported framework is being described as a memorandum of understanding rather than a full peace deal, suggesting the immediate aim is to pause the confrontation rather than resolve it.The development follows several days of exchange of fire across the Persian Gulf and a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 23:29 LONDON
UK sets end date for Russian diesel and jet fuel imports
The UK government has said it will ban imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil by 1 January 2027. The measure is part of sanctions on Moscow linked to the war in Ukraine. It follows an earlier move in May to phase out diesel and jet fuel refined in third countries from Russian crude oil, after ministers said they needed extra flexibility because of global oil supply issues.Trade Minister Chris Bryant said the end date was a clear signal that the government was continuing to increase pressure on Russia. He said the temporary general licence covering these... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 21:33 LONDON
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Wall Street closes higher as chips surge, small caps rally and oil slides sharply
Executive summary: U.S. stocks finished higher, led by a powerful rebound in AI and chip shares, while small caps, banks and defense stocks also advanced. The session was marked by a sharp drop in WTI crude, a pullback in gold, and a strong move in palladium, suggesting a broad rotation across risk assets and commodities. The biggest single equity move in the data was SOXX, which jumped more than 10%, while Microsoft, Apple, Meta and Amazon all fell. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones each ended in the green, with the Russell 2000 outperforming the large-cap benchmarks. [Continue Reading]
Toronto officer killed as probe widens over consulate shooting and possible terror links
Toronto police are investigating whether the killing of Constable Marc Pinizzotto during a dawn search in the city's west is connected to a wider network of shootings and possible international terror links. Pinizzotto, 43, a member of the emergency task force, was shot on Thursday while officers were executing search warrants linked to a number of incidents, including an early-March attack on the United States consulate in Toronto. Police said the operation involved several warrants and that the case is now being examined alongside other shootings in the city.Toronto police chief Myron Demkiw said the March consulate attack involved two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 19:29 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as oil slumps, autos and equities rally, gold retreats
Executive summary: European markets ended the session with a split picture, as the FTSE 100, Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 advanced while the DAX slipped. The sharpest cross-asset move was in Brent crude, which fell more than 7%, a drop that helped support travel and broader risk sentiment. Autos also outperformed, while gold and platinum weakened and the euro and pound firmed against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
Trump rejects reported Iran ceasefire terms amid attack on Indian-linked ships near Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has publicly rejected reported ceasefire terms linked to Iran, saying leaked details "bear no relation to the truth" and were not what had been agreed in writing. In the same remarks, he condemned what he described as a drone attack on Indian-linked commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. The comments add to a fast-moving dispute that now combines diplomacy, maritime security and the safety of Indian seafarers.Trump said on social media that the terms Iran had leaked to the media were false and "totally" different from the agreement he said had been reached. He also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 16:00 LONDON
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UK signals it may limit compensation to British Steel owner amid treaty dispute
The UK government has signalled it could limit or refuse compensation sought by Jingye Group after taking control of British Steel. The dispute centres on the nationalisation of the steelworks and the costs that may follow. Jingye has now begun consultation under a bilateral investment treaty with the UK government.The company said it was seeking compensation after the state intervention, while the Department for Business and Trade said any payout would be decided independently and only paid if it is found to be due. A department spokesperson said the government would comply with its international obligations. Jingye has also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 12:35 LONDON
Europe Opens Mixed as Brent Slides, Palladium Surges and German Stocks Lead the Risk-Off Tone
Executive summary: European markets opened with a cautious tone, as the DAX fell sharply, the FTSE 100 slipped, and the Euro Stoxx 50 was little changed. The biggest moves came in commodities, where Brent crude dropped nearly 6% and palladium jumped more than 8%, while gold, silver and natural gas also weakened. FX was steadier, with sterling and the euro firmer against the dollar. The pattern points to a market still reacting to shifting geopolitical and policy expectations, with energy, metals and autos among the clearest pressure points. [Continue Reading]
Nikkei Surges Past 66,000 as Asia Ends Mixed, Oil Slides and Palladium Jumps
Executive summary: Tokyo led Asia-Pacific trading with a broad risk-on move, as the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei 225 ETF both rose more than 3%. The session also featured a sharp drop in WTI crude, a pullback in gold and silver, and a standout rally in palladium. Currency moves were muted, with USD/JPY and USD/CNY little changed. [Continue Reading]
World Bank cuts 2026 growth forecast as Strait of Hormuz closure raises energy shock fears
The World Bank has cut its forecast for global growth in 2026 after warning that the conflict involving the United States, Iran and Israel is putting pressure on energy markets and supply chains. In its latest Global Economic Prospects report, the Washington-based institution said Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has added to the risk of a wider economic slowdown. The report said the strategic waterway, a key route for oil and gas transit, is under strain as a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is tested.The bank lowered its 2026 global growth forecast to 2.5% from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 19:30 LONDON
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Iran says economy is still functioning after 100 days of US-Israel strikes and Hormuz closure
Iran is still operating after more than 100 days of US and Israeli bombing, according to the supplied material, even as the conflict has killed senior military and political figures and damaged military infrastructure across land, sea and air. The rows say Tehran has suffered a $347 billion loss and that the United Nations expects the economy to contract by 6.1% this year. They also say the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has added pressure on oil exports and global energy markets.The material says the strikes have choked off access to oil revenue, but that Iran has not been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 19:00 LONDON
US strikes another tanker near Oman amid Iranian port blockade
US forces have struck and disabled another oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman as part of their blockade of Iranian ports, according to US Central Command. The latest incident was reported on Thursday morning near Sohar, Oman, where the UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre said a tanker fire had been reported 21 nautical miles northeast of the port. The vessel was said to be attempting to move oil through the Gulf of Oman when it was hit.CENTCOM said a US aircraft fired two Hellfire missiles into the engine room of the Guinea-Bissau-flagged tanker after the crew repeatedly failed to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 15:01 LONDON
Trump says US helped move oil through Strait of Hormuz as reports say operation was already public
US President Donald Trump has said the United States secretly helped move more than 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman that is central to global energy trade. He said the operation involved commercial vessels travelling at night without lights, and suggested Iran was unaware of the effort. The remarks were made in the Oval Office and later repeated in a social media post.The latest reporting says the operation was not entirely secret, and had already been publicly disclosed weeks earlier. Citing a senior US military official, one report said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 11:29 LONDON
US inflation rises to three-year high as energy costs climb
US consumer prices rose at their fastest pace in three years in May, with inflation reaching 4.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The increase, from 3.8% in April, was driven largely by higher energy costs and petrol prices linked to the war in Iran. It was the third month in a row that the Consumer Price Index has increased, adding to pressure on households and reinforcing concerns about how quickly the shock is feeding through to the wider economy.The latest figures were accompanied by unusually direct political comments from President Donald Trump, who said at the White House... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 02:31 LONDON
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Australia flags risks over reliance on Starlink as SpaceX prepares public offering
Australian government officials are privately warning about the risks of growing reliance on Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by SpaceX. The concern comes as tens of thousands of Australians are preparing to buy shares in SpaceX ahead of its public offering on 12 June. The issue has drawn attention because Starlink is already used by about 200,000 Australians and several government agencies.Documents obtained under freedom of information laws say officials have been assessing the implications of essential communications depending on a privately owned foreign satellite network. An internal notice from a spy agency described satellite internet providers as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 21:00 LONDON
Thousands protest Kushner-linked resort project in Albania over lagoon habitat concerns
Thousands of people are protesting in Albania against a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. The demonstrations have grown from an environmental campaign into a broader anti-establishment movement, with flamingos becoming the symbol of resistance. The dispute centres on plans for a resort on Sazan Island and a larger coastal development near the Vjosa-Narta Lagoon.The project is being advanced through Miami-based investment firm Affinity Partners. According to the supplied material, the Albanian government granted preliminary approval in December 2024. The controversy dates back to 2021, when Kushner and Ivanka Trump visited Sazan Island during a private... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 14:05 LONDON
One dead and two missing after missile strike on tanker near Oman
A tanker was struck by a missile near Oman on 10 June, leaving one person dead and two others missing. The incident took place in waters close to the Omani coast, according to the supplied report, and has raised immediate concern over maritime security in a strategically important shipping area. No further details were provided in the source about the vessel's flag, ownership or exact position at the time of the strike.The confirmed toll at this stage is one fatality and two missing crew members. The report did not identify the dead person or say whether the missing individuals were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 14:02 LONDON
Investigation says coltan from M23-held mines in eastern DRC may have reached global brands
A new investigation has said coltan from mines in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo controlled by the M23 militia may have entered supply chains linked to major international brands. The report focuses on Rubaya in North Kivu province, a major coltan site that it says has been occupied by M23 for two years. It alleges the mineral was smuggled across the border into Rwanda before being moved on through exporters used by large firms.The investigation says Amazon, Ericsson and Sony are among companies that may have sourced the mineral, while Microsoft, Toyota, Nvidia and Vodafone are also named as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 06:30 LONDON
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EU proposes new sanctions package targeting Russian soldiers, banks and oil revenues
The European Commission has proposed a fresh sanctions package against Russia that would, for the first time, bar anyone who has served in the Russian armed forces since the start of the war from entering the European Union. The measures also target banks, crypto firms, shadow-fleet vessels and Kremlin oil revenues. The proposal was announced in Brussels on Tuesday and now needs unanimous approval from the EU's 27 member states.European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc was seeking to make Europe "off limit" for anyone who had taken part in the invasion of Ukraine. She said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 17:00 LONDON
Italy condemns Ben-Gvir remarks amid inquiry into flotilla activists
Italy's foreign minister has publicly condemned comments by Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, after Rome opened an inquiry into the treatment of Gaza flotilla activists. Antonio Tajani told Italy's Senate that the remarks were "unacceptable" and "unworthy of a minister", escalating a dispute that has already drawn in other European governments. The row centres on the detention of more than 430 activists from dozens of countries after Israeli authorities intercepted their vessels in international waters last month.Ben-Gvir had mocked Italy a day earlier, saying the "land of the boot has become the land of the flip-flop", a reference... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 13:32 LONDON
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Global nuclear weapons spending hits record $119bn, report says
Global spending on nuclear weapons rose to a record $119bn in 2025, according to a new report from the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. The report says the nine nuclear-armed states increased their combined spending by $16.8bn compared with the previous year. It also says the United States accounted for the largest share, with an estimated $69.2bn, more than all other nuclear powers combined.The report places China as the second-biggest spender at an estimated $13.5bn, followed by the United Kingdom at $12.6bn, Russia at $9.5bn and France at $7.7bn. India, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea were estimated to have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 08:05 LONDON
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan suspended pending member-state vote over misconduct probe
The International Criminal Court has suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan and referred him to disciplinary proceedings over sexual misconduct allegations. The decision was taken by the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties, the court's governing body, and means the matter will now go before all 125 member states in a special session. Khan has rejected the move and denied wrongdoing.The bureau said its decision followed a report from a United Nations investigation, advice from an ad hoc panel of judicial experts and written submissions. It said the documentation would remain confidential and added that the suspension was not an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 01:59 LONDON
OpenAI confidentially files for US initial public offering
OpenAI has confidentially filed for a United States initial public offering, according to the supplied report, but has not disclosed the size or terms of the offering. The company also said a timeline has not yet been determined. The filing places the ChatGPT-maker among a growing group of artificial intelligence firms moving towards public markets as investor interest in the sector remains strong.The company said in a statement that it may remain private for some time because there are things it wants to do that are likely easier as a private company. The report says Reuters previously reported that OpenAI... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 00:03 LONDON
SIPRI warns nuclear powers are expanding and modernising arsenals
The world's nine nuclear-armed states are upgrading and expanding their arsenals, according to a new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. The study says the trend is increasing the risk of escalation and miscalculation at a time of heightened global tensions. It also says most of the countries deployed new nuclear-armed or nuclear-capable weapon systems last year.The report estimates that the nine nuclear powers - China, France, India, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States - possessed 12,187 nuclear warheads as of January this year. Of those, about 9,745 were held in military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 20:03 LONDON
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India and Indonesia expand strategic talks ahead of likely Modi visit to Jakarta
India and Indonesia have held high-level talks in New Delhi focused on defence, maritime security, digital connectivity and infrastructure, as both sides look to deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership. The discussions were co-chaired by India's external affairs minister and his Indonesian counterpart at the 8th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting. The ministers also discussed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's likely visit to Jakarta next month.According to the confirmed details, the meeting covered a wide range of bilateral issues, including political and security cooperation, trade and investment, health, pharmaceuticals, fertiliser, critical minerals, tourism, education, culture and people-to-people exchanges. Both sides also exchanged views... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 17:33 LONDON
US downs Iranian drones as Iran-US war reaches 100th day
The US said it shot down two Iranian drones that it said threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, as the war between the two countries reached its 100th day. The incident adds to a series of exchanges that have continued despite indirect negotiations and mediation efforts. It also comes as the conflict has raised concern over shipping through one of the world's most sensitive waterways.According to the supplied report, the drones were destroyed by US Central Command. The statement said they threatened traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage linking the Gulf to the wider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 17:30 LONDON
Nigeria army says 360 abductees freed after Boko Haram clashes in Borno
The Nigerian army says it has freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno state after an operation in the Mandara mountains. The rescue took place in a Boko Haram stronghold in the north-east, according to military statements cited on Sunday. The captives were described as men, women and children taken from different communities in Borno, and the army said they were moved to safe locations for medical care and humanitarian support.The military said the operation was intelligence-led and targeted fighters holding hundreds of people under harsh conditions. Army spokesperson Haruna Sani said two infants died during captivity,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 16:32 LONDON
Pentagon said to raise Israel spying threat assessment to critical
The Pentagon's intelligence arm has reportedly raised its assessment of the espionage threat posed by Israel to the highest internal category of "critical". The change, reported by US media and attributed to current and former American intelligence and defence officials, is said to reflect concern about Israeli efforts to collect information on US military personnel, government officials and policy discussions. The reports place the development in the context of tensions over Washington's approach to Iran and disagreement with Israel over how the conflict should end.According to the reporting, the upgrade was made by the Defense Intelligence Agency, which sits within... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 15:29 LONDON
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Kosovo votes in third election in 18 months amid political deadlock
Voters in Kosovo have gone to the polls in an early parliamentary election as the country tries to break a prolonged political deadlock. It is the third election in 18 months, reflecting the depth of the impasse over who should lead the next government and how to restore stable institutions. The vote comes as Kosovo seeks progress towards membership of the European Union and NATO.The ballot was scheduled after the main political parties failed to agree by a March deadline on who should replace former President Vjosa Osmani. The first inconclusive election in February 2025 left the country without a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 11:03 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
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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
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
The 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
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There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age In today’s world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, it’s a lifeline. The ability to sift fact from fiction, especially in matters as consequential as migration, is essential for individuals, communities, and the institutions that serve them. The migration landscape is uniquely vulnerable to the hazards of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, collectively known as MDM. The consequences of inaccurate or misleading information can ripple far beyond the individual, affecting entire communities and the systems that govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 12 Feb 2026 09:21 LONDON
