Fire and blast at Egypt's Damietta port LNG terminal as operations resume overnight
Egypt's oil ministry said a fire involving two vessels used for gas processing and storage at Damietta port was brought under control after an emergency response on Wednesday. The incident affected the Mediterranean port's liquefied natural gas terminal and prompted the evacuation of crew members, according to the reports provided. No injuries were reported.The ministry said the situation was handled immediately under emergency and rapid-response plans, but it did not identify the cause of the blaze. In a separate assessment, maritime security firm Ambrey said a US-owned floating storage tanker at the port had been hit by a drone. Another... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 19:59 LONDON
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Japan earthquake death toll rises as rescuers search collapsed sites in Kumamoto
At least 13 people have now been confirmed dead after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's southern main island of Kyushu, with rescue teams still searching collapsed sites in the Kumamoto region. Emergency workers and soldiers have been combing through debris at a shopping centre in Kashima Town and at a factory where several people are believed to have died. More than 100 aftershocks have been recorded since the quake, keeping pressure on rescue operations and evacuation centres.Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, said the death toll had reached 13, while local authorities reported 64 injured, including six in a critical... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 19:31 LONDON
Six Iranian advisers killed as US and Saudi strikes in Iraq deepen regional tensions
Six Iranian advisers were killed in a US-Saudi strike in Iraq, according to two Iraqi militia officials cited in the supplied material. The report says the advisers died in the attack, which came amid a wider flare-up involving Iran-aligned groups across several fronts. The same reporting also says at least 20 fighters were killed in joint US-Saudi strikes on Iran-aligned forces in Iraq.The material says the latest violence followed several days of relative calm before the confrontation intensified again. It links the Iraq strikes to a broader cycle of attacks and counterattacks involving Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Yemen. The report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 19:29 LONDON
Hormuz shipping disruption deepens as Iran rejects deal and tanker traffic is halted
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains halted, adding to concern over a wider disruption to global energy supplies. The waterway, one of the world's most important oil transit routes, is at the centre of a growing shock that is also affecting other major shipping lanes. Tankers are now avoiding the Bab al-Mandeb strait as well, while Ukrainian strikes have hit Russian export infrastructure in the Black Sea.The supplied material says Iran rejected an Omani proposal to split the Strait of Hormuz into two equal shipping lanes. It also says the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stopped and boarded three tankers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 18:32 LONDON
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Trump threatens major escalation after Iran missile attack on US forces in Jordan
US President Donald Trump has threatened a major escalation against Iran after the American military said it intercepted an attempted missile attack on US forces in the Middle East. In comments reported on Wednesday, Trump said the United States would hit Iran hard and that Tehran would receive a beating. The remarks followed a strike that was described as targeting an American military base in Jordan.US Central Command said on Tuesday night that it thwarted what it called a surprise attack by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps using multiple ballistic missiles. The command said the missiles were aimed at US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 18:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran strikes, Japan quake toll rises, and Europe faces wildfire heat
President Donald Trump has threatened a major escalation against Iran after renewed attacks on US military sites in the Middle East, as Washington said it intercepted missiles and then joined strikes with Israel on Iraq-linked groups. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it fired ballistic missiles at US installations in Jordan, while the US military also weighed restricting phone use for troops there over fears Iran could exploit social media and footage. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗The White House diplomacy around the crisis continued as Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, with tensions over Gaza, Iran and Israel’s military presence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Jul 2026 18:23 LONDON
Europe closes higher as FTSE 100 hits record, oil and autos slide on sharp Brent reversal
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly higher, led by the FTSE 100, DAX and CAC 40, while Brent crude, natural gas and global autos sold off sharply. The session was shaped by a powerful drop in oil, a softer pound, a firmer dollar against the euro, and a mixed precious-metals backdrop with gold flat and silver weaker. The scale of the Brent move stood out as the clearest cross-asset signal, with implications for energy, transport and inflation-sensitive sectors. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
Netanyahu says he will travel to New York despite Mamdani arrest calls over ICC warrant
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly in September despite repeated calls from New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani for his arrest over Israel's military campaign in Gaza. Netanyahu made the remarks after meeting US President Donald Trump at the White House, saying he would go to New York as planned. He said he would "speak the truth" in front of what he described as a "hate-spewing elected official." Netanyahu dismissed Mamdani's calls and the International Criminal Court warrant against him as "fake," and described the court... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 16:02 LONDON
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Nationwide blackout hits Ghana after major grid fault
Ghana has been hit by a nationwide blackout after a major fault on the national power grid triggered widespread outages across the country. The disruption affected the capital, Accra, the commercial hub of Kumasi and much of northern Ghana. Several power plants were forced to shut down in the early hours of Wednesday, according to the state-run power distribution company.Ghana Grid Company Limited said its engineers and system operators were working continuously to restore power as quickly as possible without compromising safety. The utility did not say how long it would take for normal supplies to resume. It also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 13:34 LONDON
Trump meets Zelensky and Netanyahu in Washington amid Ukraine and Iran tensions
US President Donald Trump held separate meetings in Washington with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as two major conflicts continued to shape his foreign policy agenda. The White House described both encounters as positive and productive. Zelensky was in the US seeking stronger air defences for Ukraine, while Netanyahu arrived amid strained US-Israel ties over Iran.The Ukrainian leader discussed Kyiv's hope that Washington would help bolster its air defences, including access to Patriot systems and related production. Ahead of the visit, Zelensky was expected to press Trump to follow through on a promise made at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 13:31 LONDON
Israeli strikes hit Gaza City and Deir al-Balah after evacuation warning
Residents in Gaza City fled after an evacuation warning issued by the Israeli military before strikes hit areas near Al-Muttaqin Mosque and in Deir al-Balah on Tuesday evening. Footage from the city showed missiles striking part of Gaza City, sending flames and thick smoke into the night sky. People living near the mosque evacuated nearby tents before the strike and later returned to inspect the damage.No casualties were immediately reported in the latest strikes, according to the available report. The attacks were described as having followed the warning, with residents saying they had only a short time to move away.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 13:29 LONDON
Japan rescue efforts continue after quake as aftershocks top 100 and mall search goes on
Japan's rescue operation continued on Wednesday after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the country's south-western Kyushu region and was followed by more than 100 aftershocks. At least 13 people have been reported dead, and officials said some others were in cardiopulmonary arrest, a term often used in Japan before deaths are formally confirmed. Crews were still searching collapsed buildings in Kumamoto prefecture, including a paper factory and a shopping mall, where three people remained unaccounted for.The Japan Meteorological Agency warned residents to stay alert for more strong earthquakes over the next week, particularly in the next two to three days,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 12:29 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Japan quake death toll rises as Europe wildfire risk and Asia tech shares slide
Japan is in a second day of rescue work after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit southern Japan and killed at least 13 people, with emergency crews searching rubble in the Kumamoto area of Kyushu and assessing damage to homes and a mall. 🔗 🔗In Europe, France and Spain are battling intensifying wildfires as evacuations rise and officials warn that climate adaptation needs to accelerate, with a new heatwave set to push temperatures into the high 30s and low 40s Celsius and raise the risk of further blazes. 🔗 🔗The Russia, Ukraine war continued to spread damage overnight, with Russian authorities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Jul 2026 12:24 LONDON
US Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence
The US Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as the next director of national intelligence, filling one of the most sensitive intelligence posts in the federal government. Senators voted 51 to 47 on Tuesday to install him, ending a period in which the role had been held on an acting basis. Clayton replaces Bill Pulte, whose temporary appointment drew criticism because he had no national intelligence background.Clayton had been serving as US attorney for the Southern District of New York before his confirmation. He previously worked as a federal prosecutor and as a securities regulator, giving him a background in law... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 10:35 LONDON
Russia-Ukraine war escalates as drone strikes hit Ryazan and casualties reported in Taganrog, Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk
Russian authorities said Ukrainian drone attacks hit industrial facilities in the western city of Ryazan overnight, causing fires and forcing evacuations at warehouses operated by the online retailer Wildberries. Ryazan governor Pavel Malkov said 45 drones were shot down over the region and that falling debris sparked a fire in an industrial area, while also damaging a home and another building. He said six people were hospitalised with injuries.Separate incidents were reported in other parts of Russia and Ukraine. In the southern Russian city of Taganrog, regional governor Yury Slyusar said a woman was killed and a man injured after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 09:29 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Japan quake death toll rises as Middle East tensions flare and markets turn risk off
Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture is dealing with the aftermath of a powerful earthquake that has killed at least 13 people, with rescuers still searching for those trapped in a collapsed shopping mall and other damaged buildings. Officials said the quake was followed by an aftershock and an explosion at the mall, adding to the scale of the emergency. 🔗In the Middle East, the United States and Saudi Arabia carried out strikes in Iraq against Iran backed groups after Washington said it intercepted an Iranian missile barrage aimed at US personnel. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard also said it fired ballistic missiles at a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Jul 2026 08:42 LONDON
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Japan earthquake death toll rises to at least 13 as rescue teams search Kumamoto rubble
Emergency crews in southern Japan are continuing rescue operations after a powerful earthquake struck the Kumamoto area of Kyushu and left widespread damage. Officials said at least 13 people have been killed, with many others reported missing, as teams search collapsed buildings and damaged sites. The quake also triggered evacuations across the region, adding to the pressure on emergency services already working through the night.The Japan Meteorological Agency said the earthquake measured magnitude 7.1, while the US Geological Survey put it at magnitude 6.8. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said rescue workers were facing a race against time to reach people... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 08:29 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close sharply mixed as Japan and Korea sell off, Hong Kong and Australia rally
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a stark split, as Japan and South Korea suffered heavy losses while Hong Kong and Australia advanced. The Nikkei 225 -7.5% and Kospi -16.7% led the regional decline, while the Hang Seng rose +3.3% and the ASX 200 gained +2.4%. The move came alongside a weaker WTI crude price, softer gold, a firmer dollar against the yen, and broad pressure on autos and risk-sensitive assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
US intercepts Iranian missiles and expands strikes in Iraq as tensions rise
US Central Command said American forces intercepted an Iranian missile barrage aimed at US personnel in the Middle East and then carried out joint strikes with Saudi Arabia against sites in eastern Iraq. The command said the operation targeted logistics and weapons facilities used by Iran-backed militias, describing the action as a response to more than 30 drone attacks directed by the Revolutionary Guard in the previous 72 hours. An American official said the missile launch and the strikes in Iraq were separate incidents, with the Iranian attack coming first.Saudi Arabia's defence ministry confirmed the strikes and said the kingdom... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 05:59 LONDON
US Senate clears Russia sanctions bill targeting oil buyers with tariffs
The US Senate has cleared legislation that would impose tariffs of up to 100% on the top five buyers of Russian oil and energy products. The move marks a further step in a long-stalled bipartisan effort to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine. India is among the countries identified as directly affected by the proposal.The bill was authored by the late Senator Lindsey Graham and was advanced on the day of his Washington funeral, adding political weight to the vote. In a joint statement, Republican and Democratic senators said the agreement was intended to stop purchasers of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 04:35 LONDON
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Japan earthquake death toll rises to 13 in Kumamoto as rescuers search for missing
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said 13 people have now been confirmed dead after a powerful earthquake struck the Kumamoto area in southern Japan. The 7.1-magnitude quake hit late Tuesday afternoon on the southern main island of Kyushu, and rescue teams are still searching for people who remain missing. Takaichi said there are still people waiting to be rescued and described the effort as a race against time.The prime minister said the government would marshal all available resources on the ground to save as many people as possible. She also expressed condolences to the families of those who died and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 03:59 LONDON
Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi oil tanker in Red Sea as UKMTO reports explosion
The Houthis say they fired ballistic missiles at a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, naming the vessel as NCC GHAZAL. The claim came more than a week after the group announced a naval blockade on Saudi vessels in the same waterway. A separate maritime security report said a tanker reported an explosion while transiting the Red Sea, with the crew said to be safe.In a post on social media, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group had carried out what he described as a military operation against the tanker for violating the maritime navigation ban. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 01:02 LONDON
Japan Kumamoto earthquake as USGS revises magnitude and aftershock hits Kyushu
Emergency crews in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture were still assessing damage on Tuesday night after a strong earthquake struck the southwestern island of Kyushu and triggered collapses, fires and power cuts. The quake hit at 4:30pm local time and was initially reported as magnitude 7.1 before the US Geological Survey later revised it to 6.8. A tsunami advisory was issued immediately after the tremor and later lifted.The epicentre was near the coastal city of Uto, about 48km southwest of Kumamoto City, according to the USGS. Public broadcaster NHK reported a magnitude 4.1 aftershock just after midnight on Wednesday, adding to concerns... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 23:29 LONDON
Peru's Fujimori takes office promising military-led crackdown on crime
Peru's new president, Keiko Fujimori, has been inaugurated in Lima and pledged to deploy the armed forces to areas hit by crime, drug trafficking and illegal mining. In her address to Congress, she said the military would temporarily lead security operations during states of emergency until those territories could be returned to civilian control. The ceremony took place as Peru faces what she described as a severe security challenge, with gang violence, extortion and illegal mining spreading across the country.Fujimori took office on Tuesday after winning June's runoff by fewer than 50,000 votes. She is the country's ninth president in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
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Trump voices frustration with Netanyahu before White House talks over Iran strategy
US President Donald Trump publicly expressed frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before the two men held talks at the White House in Washington. The immediate dispute centred on how to handle Iran, including reported concerns over the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site. Trump also met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington on the same day, as world leaders gathered for a memorial service.Trump said in a television interview that Netanyahu appeared to be trying to keep the United States involved in the war with Iran by raising the issue of the site. He said he had heard that Netanyahu... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 22:05 LONDON
Ukraine and Iran hold call after Caspian Sea strike kills sailor
Ukraine and Iran have held a diplomatic call after a Ukrainian strike in the Caspian Sea that Tehran says hit one of its commercial vessels, killing one sailor and injuring another. Ukraine says the operation targeted Russian warships and vessels used to transport Iranian-linked military cargo, and denied any intention to harm civilians or civilian shipping. The exchange has added a new diplomatic layer to an incident already raising tensions between Kyiv and Tehran.Ukraine's foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, said he spoke with Iran's top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, after Tehran denounced the attack. Sybiha said he stressed the need to avoid... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 22:03 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as Nasdaq and S&P 500 slide, Tesla and chips lead the selloff while Dow outperforms
Executive summary: U.S. stocks finished sharply mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite down -3.7% and the S&P 500 off -1.1%, while the Dow Jones rose +1.0%. The day was defined by a heavy rotation out of technology and AI-linked names, led by Tesla’s -18.9% plunge and a broad slide in chip stocks, even as banks and defense shares gained. Commodities also moved sharply, with WTI crude down -14.1%, reinforcing the sense of a fast reset in risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
Trump says a heroic young man will receive a High Civilian Honor at the White House
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "RT @realDonaldTrumpWe're going to bring this heroic young man, and his family, into the White House with, perhaps, the boy he saved, to give him a High Civilian Honor. Very brave, he deserves it!" - "We're going to bring this heroic young man, and his family, into the White House with, perhaps, the boy he saved, to give him a High Civilian Honor. Very brave, he deserves it!" Explanation: President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "RT @realDonaldTrumpWe're going... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Japan quake, Middle East tensions and Europe wildfires dominate a crowded day
A powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture in southwest Japan, causing building collapses, damage to a shopping centre and the historic castle, with deaths feared and dozens injured as rescue teams searched a damaged mall and power outages spread across the region. 🔗Separate reports said the quake measured 7.1, triggered tsunami warnings and emergency alerts across southern Japan, and left at least 50 people injured as crews worked to reach those trapped inside the shopping centre. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, tensions around Iran and the wider Red Sea route remained high. Donald Trump publicly rebuked Benjamin Netanyahu over reports of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Jul 2026 18:24 LONDON
Netanyahu meets Trump at the White House amid tensions over Gaza, Iran and Israeli military presence
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, in a high-level discussion that came against a backdrop of growing friction between the two leaders. The White House described the meeting as productive and positive. The talks took place as Washington and Jerusalem face differences over the direction of the conflict in Gaza and the wider regional fallout from the confrontation with Iran.According to the White House, the two leaders discussed the war in the Gaza Strip, the situation in the region after the conflict with Iran, and Israel's military presence in Gaza,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
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7.1 earthquake hits Kumamoto in southwest Japan, causing building collapses and damage to historic castle
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture in southwest Japan on Tuesday afternoon, causing damage to buildings, a shopping centre and the historic Kumamoto Castle. Reports from the scene said several people were feared dead and trapped in a mall in Kumamoto after part of the second floor collapsed. Videos circulating after the quake also showed damage to the castle's stone walls and other structures in the area.The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake struck at a depth of 16 kilometres at 4.27 pm local time. Local reports said the collapse at Aeon Mall in Kashima Town left at least... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 17:02 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil Slides, Tech Sells Off and Defense Leads the Tape
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a sharp split at 9:40 a.m. New York time, as a steep drop in crude oil and a heavy selloff in technology and chip shares pressured the Nasdaq and S&P 500, while defense stocks and banks outperformed. The move reflects a broad rotation out of growth and energy-linked risk, with Bitcoin also softer and the dollar firmer against the yen. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
Iran economy still holding despite war, sanctions and blockade
Iran's economy is still functioning despite five months of war with the United States, according to a fresh analysis of the country's sanctions-hit financial system. The assessment says millions of people and businesses are absorbing severe economic shockwaves, but that the economy remains far from collapse. It points to Tehran's long-standing push for self-sufficiency, as well as informal trade and shadow oil transfers, as key reasons the system has not broken down.The analysis says Iran has built a relatively diversified domestic economy for a major oil exporter over decades of confrontation with the United States, Israel and Western governments. Water-intensive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 14:01 LONDON
Netanyahu heads to White House as Iran war meeting carries political risk
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, in what would be their seventh meeting during Trump's second term. The talks come amid the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran and are the first in-person encounter between the two leaders since the conflict began. The visit also carries added political weight because Netanyahu is travelling to Washington for the funeral of US Senator Lindsey Graham later the same day.The meeting is taking place against a backdrop of growing unease in the United States over the war. The supplied material says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 13:59 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: War, unrest and disaster alerts dominate a tense midday news cycle
Russia and Ukraine traded fresh strikes as Moscow said Ukraine’s threat must be eliminated “once and for all”, with deadly attacks reported in Kyiv, Rostov and Zaporizhzhia and the war intensifying across several fronts. 🔗In the Middle East, Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington for talks at the White House with Donald Trump, with the war on Iran expected to dominate the meeting and shape the next phase of US and Israeli policy. 🔗Iran also drew international concern after publicly executing two protesters from Isfahan, despite UN calls to halt the executions, deepening alarm over Tehran’s treatment of dissent. 🔗In Gaza,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Jul 2026 12:24 LONDON
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake off Kyushu triggers tsunami warning as alerts spread across southern Japan
A preliminary magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off Japan's southern main island of Kyushu on Tuesday, prompting a tsunami warning and emergency earthquake alerts across several prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake's epicentre was about 10 kilometres beneath the seabed, and the tremor was felt in Kumamoto Prefecture. Officials warned that waves of up to 1 metre could reach coastal areas along the Ariake Sea and the Yatsushiro Sea.The warning covered Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Saga, Oita and Miyazaki prefectures, all on Kyushu. Residents in coastal areas were urged to move to higher ground and follow official evacuation instructions.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 09:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US Iran talks hold as wildfires spread and Ukraine, Middle East tensions flare
Washington and Tehran are still talking despite the conflict remaining volatile, with Donald Trump saying the two sides are having good talks and that a deal may still be possible, even as drone attacks have hit neighbouring states and the pause in strikes has held for a third day. Qatar and Pakistan are also trying to revive ceasefire diplomacy behind the scenes. 🔗 🔗 🔗The wider US Iran confrontation has already run through 13 nights of strikes and retaliation, with reports of attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure and counter strikes across the Gulf. A separate video reportedly released in Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Jul 2026 08:40 LONDON
Iran video reportedly threatens Melania Trump and Barron Trump amid rising tensions
A video reportedly released in Iran has drawn attention after it appeared to encourage supporters of the Islamic regime to assassinate Melania Trump and Barron Trump. The clip, titled "How to Kill Melania Trump," is described as anti-US propaganda and includes explicit threats directed at the former first lady and the president's son. It also appears to link the alleged threat to the family's movements in New York City.According to the supporting report, the video claims to identify "advanced signs" about Melania Trump's whereabouts, citing missing public bins from street corners and manholes being welded shut. It reportedly shows images... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 08:00 LONDON
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Asia-Pacific markets close mixed as Tokyo slumps, oil rout eases inflation pressure and Australia outperforms
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended sharply mixed, with Tokyo and Seoul under heavy pressure while Australia and Hong Kong held up better. The biggest cross-asset move was a steep drop in WTI crude, which helped ease some inflation concerns but also signaled a fast repricing in energy markets. The Nikkei 225 and Kospi both fell more than 5%, while the ASX 200 rose 1.8% and the Hang Seng edged higher. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
Trump escalates defamation fight with The New York Times, signaling continued media confrontation
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "RT @realDonaldTrumpBREAKING NEWS: The Failing New York Times, after 10 years of harassment, slander, and libel, just failed again in their desperate attempt to have our powerful Defamation Lawsuit against them dropped. As we requested, the Highly Respected Judge has called for an updated complaint, which will lay out, in extreme detail, all the ways in which The Times has repeatedly and consistently acted, with actual malice in defaming me, my family, our Great MAGA Movement, and America, itself. We will continue to hold The Times... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 23:00 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as tech selloff deepens, oil slides and defense stocks surge
Executive summary: Wall Street ended mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite falling -2.3% as heavy selling hit mega-cap tech and AI chip names. Tesla led the decline with a sharp -16.3% drop, while Meta, Amazon, Nvidia and Microsoft also finished lower. The Dow Jones rose +0.7%, helped by strength in banks and defense stocks, while the S&P 500 slipped -0.4%. Commodities were broadly softer, with WTI crude down -5.6% and gold off -1.5%, a combination that points to easing energy pressure and a rotation away from the most crowded growth trades. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ebola toll climbs as Middle East tensions, floods and wildfires dominate global news
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo said Ebola infections have risen to 3,200 and deaths to at least 1,405, underlining the scale of the outbreak as officials continue to track the spread. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran said talks with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are bilateral and do not involve the United States, while the pause in strikes between Washington and Tehran held for a second day amid renewed diplomatic efforts. 🔗 🔗 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei also deepened pressure on any US Iran engagement by voicing stronger support for Hezbollah, and Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
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Shots fired near US consulate in Toronto for second time in four months
Shots were fired near the US consulate in Toronto early on Monday, in the second such incident near the diplomatic compound in four months. Toronto police said officers heard a firearm being discharged in the area and later saw a white sedan fleeing the scene. The area was cordoned off and shell casings were found, but no one was injured.Police said no suspects have been identified. The consulate thanked police for their response to the shooting. The incident comes after a previous shooting at the same consulate on 10 March, which police described as a national security incident.That earlier case... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 18:02 LONDON
Trump renews pressure to abolish Senate filibuster, signaling a harder legislative push
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Whichever Party Terminates the Filibuster FIRST will be the Party that survives and thrives. If the Dumocrats win this race, however, America will rapidly become nothing more than a Third World Nation!" - "John Thune should not allow the United States Senate to "leave town" until it passes The Save America Act or, far better still, TERMINATES THE FILIBUSTER, where Republicans can then quickly pass everything they ever dreamed of, including a full and deep throated SAVE AMERICA ACT, the Budget, and the ever looming Debt... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 14:30 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Pakistan floods deepen as France battles wildfires and oil drops on Iran US pause
Pakistan is facing one of the deadliest monsoon spells in years, with at least 107 people killed since the season began in June and more rain forecast, raising fears of further flooding and disruption across the country. 🔗In France, firefighters are trying to stop major wildfires in southwest areas from reaching Bordeaux, while President Emmanuel Macron has called a crisis cabinet meeting as a fresh heatwave warning adds to the pressure. 🔗Oil prices fell more than 6% after the United States and Iran paused strikes over the weekend, easing immediate fears over the Strait of Hormuz and shipping routes that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Jul 2026 12:25 LONDON
Pakistan monsoon floods kill at least 107 as more rain is forecast
Heavy monsoon rains and flooding in Pakistan have killed at least 107 people since the start of the season in June, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. The agency said 344 others have been injured and hundreds of homes damaged, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab among the worst affected provinces. Authorities have also warned that more downpours are expected later this week.The NDMA said the death toll from rain-related incidents since late June reached 107, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recording 55 deaths and Punjab 36. More than half of the fatalities were caused by house or roof collapses, highlighting the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 10:30 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ebola toll climbs in Congo as Middle East tensions ease and storms batter Asia
Democratic Republic of the Congo health officials say the Ebola outbreak has worsened sharply, with infections rising to 3,200 and deaths reaching at least 1,405, making it one of the deadliest recent flare ups in the country. 🔗In the Middle East, a pause in strikes between the United States and Iran has held for a second day as diplomatic efforts resume, while oil prices fell on hopes of renewed ceasefire talks and safer shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. 🔗 🔗Israel has approved legal measures for an International Stabilization Force to enter Gaza, advancing a central part of Donald Trump's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Jul 2026 08:37 LONDON
Flash floods kill 10 at scenic camping site in Gansu, China
Flash floods triggered by heavy rain have killed 10 people and injured 23 at a tourist site in northwestern China's Gansu province. The torrent struck a scenic camping area in Weiyuan County, in Dingxi City, trapping some campers as water surged through the site. Local officials said another 174 people were rescued after the incident.State broadcaster CCTV said the flood was caused by short-term heavy rainfall at a scenic spot in Weiyuan County. An earlier report identified the location as the Shuangshimen Scenic Area, a mountainous area known for natural stone arches, alpine meadows and mountain streams. The site is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 06:33 LONDON
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Typhoon Noul hits southern China and Hong Kong as flights are cancelled
Typhoon Noul made landfall in southern China on Sunday morning, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the region as it moved inland. In Hong Kong, the storm caused multi-storey scaffolding along Cheung Sha Wan Road to collapse, prompting numerous calls to police. No injuries were reported in that incident, but the weather disruption continued to affect transport and public safety across the city.Hong Kong airport cancelled around 360 passenger flights, according to the supplied report. The storm was described by state media as the strongest to make landfall in China so far in 2026. Police said they received multiple... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 03:32 LONDON
Trump posts fake images suggesting tanker seizure and strike on Iran's Kharg terminal
US President Donald Trump has posted a series of AI-generated images on his Truth Social platform that appear to show a US seizure of an Iranian oil tanker and a strike on Iran's Kharg Island oil export terminal. One image shows Trump standing on a tanker with a US flag, while another depicts fighter jets bombing the Kharg facility. The posts were shared as tensions between the US and Iran remain elevated, with maritime operations and military activity continuing in the region.The Kharg terminal is a major export point for Iranian oil and is described in the supplied material as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 00:29 LONDON
Berlin Pride attack suspect shot dead after nearly 24-hour manhunt
Berlin police have shot dead the suspect wanted over the attack on a Pride event in the German capital, ending a search that lasted nearly 24 hours. Authorities said Abdul Ballout was killed during a confrontation in a suburb of Berlin on Sunday evening. The latest development closes the immediate manhunt, but investigators are still working to establish the full sequence of events.Officials said the attack in downtown Berlin left one person dead and 29 others injured. Prosecutors said Ballout had previously sought to join the militant Islamic State group, adding to the focus on whether the assault was politically... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 19:32 LONDON
Senator Whitehouse calls Netanyahu a 'walking provocation' amid criticism of US Iran policy
Democratic US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has sharply criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing him as a "walking provocation" for Americans. In comments on a current affairs programme, Whitehouse said the United States was turning into one of the world's "worst-behaved countries" in the eyes of other governments. He linked that perception to what he called a "wholesale violation" of President Donald Trump's campaign promise to avoid unnecessary wars.Whitehouse said the war involving the United States and Israel against Iran had been "managed just spectacularly incompetently and dishonestly". He argued that people who voted for Trump were now seeing a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 17:00 LONDON
Israeli air strike kills two Hamas security officials in Gaza's Deir al-Balah
An Israeli air strike has killed two Hamas security officials in the central Gaza city of Deir al-Balah, according to the group's interior ministry. Among those killed was Colonel Wael Musa al-Ladawi, who the ministry said headed Hamas's internal security service in central Gaza. The second man killed was named as Ramez Tawfiq Abu Zureiq.The strike hit the car the two men were travelling in on Sunday, the ministry said. Footage posted online showed a charred vehicle in the middle of the road, with smoke obscuring the scene. The bodies of both men were taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 15:32 LONDON
Oil tanker explodes in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mine
An oil tanker has exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after colliding with a naval mine outside a navigation route designated by Iran, according to state-affiliated reports cited on Sunday. The incident took place in the strategic waterway that links the Gulf to the open ocean and carries a large share of the world's seaborne oil trade. No casualty figures, vessel identity or damage assessment have been confirmed so far.Tasnim news agency reported that the tanker had drifted away from the shipping lane specified by Iranian authorities before striking the mine. Mehr news agency, citing an informed source, gave the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 15:30 LONDON
Jammu and Kashmir Police execute court proclamation against Pakistan-based terror handler in Katra, Narwal blasts case
Jammu and Kashmir Police have executed a court proclamation directing Pakistan-based cross-border terror handler Mohammad Qasim, also known as Salman, to appear before an NIA court on August 21. The proclamation was read out at his residence in Angralla village in Reasi district, according to police. The case is linked to the 2022 and 2023 blasts in Katra and Narwal that together killed 13 people.Police said Qasim is believed to have crossed into Pakistan and is wanted in multiple cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The court order was issued under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 02:30 LONDON
Trump switched aircraft after reported Iranian proxy threat during NATO summit travel
The reported aircraft swap came as Donald Trump was leaving Turkey after attending the NATO summit in Ankara, with U.S. officials said to have received intelligence about a possible threat involving Iranian proxy forces. According to the supplied account, the Secret Service urged him to change planes because the Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8 he had used to fly in did not have the same defensive capabilities as the older Air Force One. Trump later said the newer aircraft would fly ahead to RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom for inspection.The report says the intelligence did not necessarily point only to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 21:29 LONDON
Attack on holiday camps in Russian-held Zaporizhzhia kills 11, including four children
Moscow-installed officials in the partly Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region said a Ukrainian strike on holiday camps overnight killed 11 people and wounded 14 others. Kremlin-installed regional head Yevgeny Balitsky said four children were among the dead, revising earlier figures that had put the death toll lower. The attack was reported in the seaside village of Kyrylivka, in an area of southeastern Ukraine that remains divided by the war.Balitsky said the wounded included 14 people and accused Ukrainian forces of targeting the camps, adding that the victims had been struck while at the resorts. Ukraine had not immediately commented on the allegation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 16:32 LONDON
Saudi Arabia and Houthis exchange fire as Jazan refinery strike is claimed
The Houthis have claimed a missile strike on the Saudi city of Jazan, with social media footage appearing to show the Saudi Aramco refinery in the area being hit. The claim came after Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen's port city of Hodeida and on a nearby island, following the group's announcement of a maritime blockade in the Red Sea. Saudi authorities issued emergency alerts for Jazan province after the reported attack, but no official damage assessment was confirmed in the supplied material.According to the rows provided, the Houthis said on Telegram that a Yemeni missile... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 11:59 LONDON
Trump attacks media and jokes about 2028 run at rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner
US President Donald Trump used a rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington to attack journalists and Democratic opponents, while also joking about a possible third presidential term in 2028. The event took place at the Waldorf Astoria hotel three months after an apparent assassination attempt disrupted the original dinner in April. Trump's remarks were delivered in front of reporters and media figures gathered for the annual gala.According to the supplied report, Trump began with a more conciliatory tone as he referred to the attack that had forced him to leave the dinner in April. He then shifted into a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 07:30 LONDON
Netanyahu to visit Washington next week and meet Trump on Tuesday
The planned visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington next week has been confirmed by both sides, with the White House meeting set for Tuesday. Netanyahu's office said he will travel on Monday and meet US President Donald Trump the following day. The trip will also include attendance at the funeral of former US Senator Lindsey Graham, according to Netanyahu's office.The latest confirmation came as Trump spoke at a rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington. During the speech, he referred to Netanyahu's upcoming trip and made a series of remarks aimed at journalists and political opponents.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 04:59 LONDON
US small businesses sue over new Trump tariffs as duties take effect
Two small United States businesses have filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Donald Trump's latest tariffs, which took effect on Friday and include a 12.5% levy on Australian imports. The case was lodged in the US Court of International Trade and is being handled by Liberty Justice Center, a nonprofit legal group that previously challenged an earlier round of Trump tariffs. The plaintiffs are spice importer Burlap & Barrel and watch seller Collective Horology.The complaint argues that the administration's trade findings were predetermined and that the new tariff regime is unlawful. It says officials had already signalled they would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 00:33 LONDON
Canada opens Gordie Howe bridge without US officials amid worsening trade dispute
Canada has marked the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge with a quiet ceremony that did not include United States officials. The bridge links Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, and the opening came after Canada cancelled a planned cross-border ribbon-cutting event. The ceremony was held on Friday, with the bridge due to open to traffic on Monday.The event took place against a backdrop of rising tension between the two countries over toll-sharing and new tariff threats from US President Donald Trump. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the relationship with the United States had become more difficult because of tariffs,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 22:05 LONDON
Trump threatens EU investigation and tariff over tech fines
US President Donald Trump has said the United States will launch an investigation into the European Union and is considering a substantial tariff after EU fines on major American technology companies. The comments came in a post on Truth Social, where he said the bloc would pay a very big price for how it had treated Google and other US firms. The move marks a fresh escalation in transatlantic trade tensions linked to digital regulation.The immediate trigger was a European Commission fine of €890m, or about $1bn, imposed on Google days earlier. The commission said the company had operated in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 20:05 LONDON
Ukraine drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses across Russia intensify as fires and losses mount
Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses across Russia have intensified, with the latest reporting saying at least nine sites have been hit over four of the past seven days. The attacks have caused major fires at logistics centres from southern Russia to the outskirts of St Petersburg, including a warehouse in Shushary near the city that caught fire on Friday morning. The campaign has also killed at least nine people and destroyed large volumes of merchandise stored for sale by independent merchants.The supplied material says the targeted sites together cover about 552,000 square metres, or roughly one tenth of Wildberries'... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 13:59 LONDON
More than 900 wildfires burn across Canada as smoke spreads beyond North America
Canada is facing widespread wildfire activity, with more than 900 fires burning across the country. The largest concern is in the Northwest Territories and Ontario, where several blazes remain out of control. The fires have scorched about 3 million hectares of land, according to the supplied report.The situation follows recent hot, dry weather that has triggered hundreds of wildfires in several provinces. As of Wednesday, the number of active fires had passed 900, and poor air quality has been reported in affected regions. Winds have carried wildfire smoke into the United States and across the Atlantic to northern Europe, widening... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 10:00 LONDON
Trump ties Saudi nuclear deal to Abraham Accords as White House says condition was raised earlier
The White House has said Donald Trump had already told Saudi Arabia that a civilian nuclear deal would depend on the kingdom recognising Israel and joining the Abraham Accords. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president was "always the final dealmaker" and that he had made clear the agreement would be off if Riyadh did not join the normalisation framework. The comments came after Trump posted that the deal would be "totally subject" to Saudi Arabia joining the accords, adding fresh uncertainty to a pact announced only a day earlier.The latest remarks deepen the diplomatic pressure around an agreement that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 02:03 LONDON
UN envoy warns Houthi Red Sea attacks could drag Yemen back into war
The United Nations envoy for Yemen has warned that renewed Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping risk pushing the country back toward full-scale war. Hans Grundberg said he was alarmed by the resumption of attacks by the Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, on commercial vessels and urged talks to resolve Yemen's crisis. He said escalatory actions could deepen the suffering of the Yemeni people and pull Yemen further into an already volatile regional environment.Grundberg said it was still possible to change course and move toward negotiations that address Yemen's political, economic and security challenges. He added that a negotiated... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 02:01 LONDON
Israel bombs Gaza after displacement orders, killing at least two
Israeli forces issued displacement orders for four areas in Gaza before carrying out strikes that killed at least two Palestinians, according to medical sources cited in the supplied material. The bombardment hit multiple locations on Thursday, including Gaza City and refugee camps in the enclave. The attacks came amid what the report described as an intensifying escalation despite the US-brokered ceasefire that took effect last year.Reporting from Gaza City said the military warned people to leave several areas before the strikes began. A strike in Gaza City sparked a large fire that civil defence crews were still trying to extinguish,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 01:59 LONDON
India's DRDO conducts first flight test of Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation has carried out the first flight test of the Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile at APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The test was described by the Ministry of Defence as successful, with the missile intercepting an electronic target that simulated a high-speed, high-altitude aerial threat. The launch marks a new step in India's effort to build an indigenous long-range air defence capability.According to the official statement, the maiden test took place on Thursday and was monitored by Defence Secretary and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D, and Chairman of DRDO, Rajesh Kumar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 00:03 LONDON
US House votes to limit Iran war as Senate measure fails amid renewed fighting
The United States House of Representatives has voted to limit President Donald Trump's power to wage war against Iran, in a move that comes as the conflict continues to intensify. The resolution passed by 214 votes to 208, with four Republicans joining Democrats, according to the supplied material. Shortly afterwards, a related measure failed in the Senate by 47 votes to 49, underscoring the split in Congress over the administration's approach.The votes came nearly a week after three US military personnel were killed in an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan, and after the conflict re-escalated when a ceasefire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
Trump says he will not block Tate brothers extradition to the UK
US President Donald Trump will not intervene to stop the extradition of Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate to the United Kingdom, the White House said on Thursday. The brothers were detained by US authorities in Miami on Saturday, after British prosecutors announced new charges against them. Their lawyer has described the case as politically motivated, but the White House said there would be no role for the administration in the extradition process.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing that the president would not stop the extradition. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also distanced the administration from the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 18:32 LONDON
Two Palestinians killed in Beit Furik amid West Bank farmland fire confrontation
Two Palestinian men were killed in the town of Beit Furik, east of Nablus, after Israeli forces opened fire during a confrontation linked to fires on farmland, according to local reports. The incident took place in the occupied West Bank and also left four Palestinians injured, Palestinian officials said. An Israeli man was stabbed in the same episode and was airlifted to hospital, according to the Israeli military report.Palestinian officials told Wafa that Israeli forces in the area opened fire on Palestinians who had gone to extinguish flames on agricultural land. The mayor of Beit Furik, Yousef Hanani, said residents... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
Shipping disruption deepens in Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb as tanker fire reported
Maritime insurance costs are rising sharply as disruption intensifies in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb, two waterways that are central to global energy and trade flows. Iranian sources said an explosion set a tanker ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz after it tried to travel the southern route off the coast of Oman. They also said two other vessels turned back after the blast, underscoring the immediate effect on traffic through the waterway.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the tanker fire happened on Thursday and claimed the three ships were acting under US orders. In the same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 15:29 LONDON
US-Iran conflict deepens as Rubio says Tehran is not serious about ceasefire deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran was not serious about a ceasefire deal and warned that Tehran would pay a heavy price as tensions with Washington continued. He made the remarks during the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Philippines, where he was asked about Iranian officials' recent rhetoric. Rubio said the price for Iran would keep rising and accused Tehran of trying to alter agreements after entering them.Rubio also responded directly to comments from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who had described Tehran's defence posture as an "eye for an eye" approach. In reply, Rubio said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 13:31 LONDON
Death toll climbs in South Asia floods as relief efforts expand
Heavy rain and flash flooding across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan have now killed at least 82 people in 72 hours, according to the latest figures in the supplied material. The flooding began earlier in the week after unusually high rainfall between July 18 and 20, and has affected communities across a wide area. The disaster has hit Assam in India, parts of Pakistan including Lahore, and eastern Afghanistan, where rescue operations are still under way.In India, local authorities said at least 10 people died in the past 24 hours, taking the national death toll there to 36. More than 650,000... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 13:09 LONDON
EasyJet profits plunge 70% as fuel costs rise amid Iran conflict
EasyJet has reported a sharp fall in quarterly profits after higher fuel costs and later passenger bookings hit the airline during the period affected by the conflict in Iran. The low-cost carrier said pre-tax profit dropped 70% to £85m in the three months from April to June, down from £286m a year earlier. It said the increase in fuel costs and the change in booking patterns were both linked to the conflict and the resulting rise in energy prices.The airline said fuel costs rose by £105m after hostilities in the Middle East pushed energy prices higher in late February. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 10:02 LONDON
White House adviser accuses China's Moonshot AI of stealing model capabilities
A White House adviser has accused Beijing-based Moonshot AI of carrying out a large-scale effort to steal the capabilities of leading US artificial intelligence models. Michael Kratsios, the science and technology adviser to President Donald Trump, said the company used a technique known as distillation to extract answers from a stronger model and apply them to its own Kimi K3 system. He also said Moonshot may have used restricted Nvidia servers to train its models.Kratsios said on social media that the US government has information suggesting Moonshot AI distilled capabilities from Anthropic's Fable AI for the development of Kimi K3.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 05:37 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
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 LONDON
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
