Amit Shah and US envoy Gor discuss counter-terrorism, narcotics and border security in New Delhi
India's home minister Amit Shah has held talks in New Delhi with US Ambassador Sergio Gor, with both sides saying they want to deepen security cooperation between the two countries. The meeting focused on counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, border security and law-enforcement cooperation. It came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian, France.According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the discussions covered a range of issues of mutual interest, including counter-terrorism, narcotics control, border security and law-enforcement cooperation. Shah said he had a detailed discussion on strengthening cooperation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 17:04 LONDON
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Europe closes higher as DAX jumps past 25,000, oil and metals slide on easing supply fears
Executive summary: European equities finished firmly higher, led by Germany’s DAX and the Euro Stoxx 50, while Brent crude, gold and several industrial metals fell sharply. The move points to a session dominated by lower energy prices, a stronger dollar and a broad rotation into cyclicals, with autos standing out as a major winner. [Continue Reading]
Apple signals price rises as AI boom pushes up chip costs
Apple has said it plans to raise prices on some of its products as the cost of memory chips has surged, in a development that could affect one of the world's biggest consumer technology companies. Tim Cook, Apple's outgoing chief executive, said price increases were unavoidable because the situation around memory chips had become unsustainable. He did not say when any rises would take effect or which products would be affected.Cook said Apple had been trying to shield customers from higher costs, but that the pressure from suppliers had become too great to absorb. He said there was less supply... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 15:40 LONDON
UK court convicts and jails two men for spying for Hong Kong and China
Two dual Chinese-British nationals have been jailed in the United Kingdom after being convicted of spying on pro-democracy dissidents living in Britain. The case was heard at London's Old Bailey and is being described as the first conviction in Britain for spying for China. The men were sentenced on Thursday after a verdict last month.Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen, 66, was jailed for eight years, while Chi Leung "Peter" Wai, 41, received a 10-year sentence. The court heard that the pair carried out surveillance on targets between December 2023 and May 2024 on behalf of Hong Kong and ultimately China. Wai,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 15:34 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Higher as Chips, Tech and Banks Lead, While Oil and Energy Sink
Executive summary: U.S. equities opened firmer, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all higher in early trading, led by a sharp rally in AI and chip stocks and broad gains in technology, financials and defense. The biggest drag came from energy, where WTI crude and the XLE sector fell hard, while bitcoin and several metals also weakened. The opening tone points to a market that is rewarding growth and rate-sensitive sectors while punishing oil-linked assets. [Continue Reading]
Two men jailed in UK for assisting Chinese intelligence
Two men have been jailed in the UK after being convicted of assisting a foreign intelligence service in a case heard at the Old Bailey. Chi Leung "Peter" Wai, 40, was sentenced to 10 years, while Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen, 65, received an eight-year term. The court heard that Wai, a Border Force officer, used access to Home Office computer systems to track Hong Kong dissidents living in the UK.The sentencing took place on Thursday, with the judge saying the men's actions "threaten the sovereignty of the state". Wai was also convicted of misconduct in public office. The pair were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 14:02 LONDON
Europe Opens Firm as DAX Surges, Brent Slides and Autos Lead the Risk-On Move
Executive summary: European equities opened sharply higher, led by Germany’s DAX and a broad rally in autos, while Brent crude fell hard and the dollar softened against the euro and sterling. The move points to a market that is rotating toward cyclical risk assets, with lower oil prices easing some inflation pressure even as precious metals and parts of the commodity complex remain under pressure. [Continue Reading]
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific markets surge as Nikkei jumps 7.6%, oil slumps and autos lead the rally
Executive summary: Tokyo led a broad Asia-Pacific session with the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei ETF both up more than 7%, while Australian shares also advanced. The move was reinforced by a sharp drop in WTI crude, strength in global auto stocks, and a softer tone in several precious metals. Hong Kong lagged, with the Hang Seng falling, while the yen weakened modestly against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
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Ukraine reinforces northern border amid Belarus-linked drone concerns
Ukraine is reinforcing its northern border as officials warn of a rise in Russian drone activity coming through Belarusian airspace. The work includes anti-tank ditches, concrete dragons' teeth obstacles and new stretches of barbed wire. The move comes amid growing concern in Kyiv that Moscow is drawing Belarus more closely into the war.Officials in Kyiv say Russian intelligence drone activity from Belarus has increased sharply since the start of the year. Troops operating along the border have reported about a 20% jump in such drones since January, according to the supplied material. Ukrainian officials, including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, have also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 06:30 LONDON
Tokyo Opens With Risk Appetite Surging as Nikkei Breaks Higher, Oil Slides and Gold Firms
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a sharp risk-on tone, led by a powerful rally in Japan and South Korea, while WTI crude fell hard and safe-haven metals advanced. The Nikkei 225 jumped +6.3% to 70,163.71, the Kospi surged +14.2%, and the ASX 200 gained +3.9%. The move came alongside a steep drop in WTI crude of -11.5% and a firmer gold price, signaling a market backdrop shaped by lower energy costs, stronger equity momentum and a rotation into metals. [Continue Reading]
Ireland to announce 30-point financial crime action plan
The Irish government is due to launch a new action plan later on Thursday aimed at strengthening the state's response to financial crime, money laundering and terrorist financing. Tánaiste Simon Harris and Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan are expected to set out 30 new actions as part of the package. The measures are intended to improve how agencies share intelligence, tighten oversight of crypto-assets and gambling, and increase transparency around company ownership and control.The plan will be published alongside the latest National Risk Assessment on money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing. That assessment says the money-laundering risk faced by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 00:32 LONDON
Wall Street closes broadly higher as chips, banks and small caps lead, while energy sinks on a sharp oil slide
Executive summary: US stocks finished sharply higher, led by a powerful rebound in technology and semiconductors, with the Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Russell 2000 all posting solid gains. The standout move was in AI and chip shares, while energy stocks fell after WTI crude dropped more than 11%. Banks, defense and autos also outperformed, suggesting investors rotated toward cyclical and growth exposure as oil prices eased. [Continue Reading]
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Trump delays DNI confirmation amid legislative standoff over surveillance and voter ID
President Donald Trump has delayed the confirmation of his nominee for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, in a move tied to a broader legislative standoff in Washington. Trump said acting DNI Bill Pulte will remain in the role for now while he presses lawmakers to act on surveillance and voter identification legislation. The decision affects leadership of the office that oversees the United States intelligence community.Trump announced the change in a Truth Social post on Wednesday and said Clayton had been due to appear before a Senate confirmation hearing that afternoon. According to the post, Trump directed Clayton not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 18:06 LONDON
G7 closes in France with united pressure on Russia over Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron said the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains had ended as a success, describing the three-day meeting as a moment of unity and real cooperation among the leaders. He said the group had agreed that Russia had shown no serious willingness to make peace in Ukraine. Macron also said the G7 was remobilising to increase pressure on Moscow.The remarks came as the summit closed on Wednesday after discussions that also covered the Middle East and artificial intelligence. Macron said the talks had moved beyond months of disagreements and fragmentation, and he framed the outcome as a sign that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 16:59 LONDON
European markets close higher as oil slumps, metals surge and risk appetite broadens
Executive summary: European equities finished firmly higher, led by the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50, while Brent crude fell sharply and precious metals rallied. The session pointed to a broad rotation into rate-sensitive and commodity-linked assets, with autos, gold, silver, platinum and palladium all posting strong gains. The move lower in oil helped support the market tone, while the euro and pound both firmed modestly against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
Iranian tankers cross US blockade line in Gulf of Oman as talks approach
Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have crossed a US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, according to ship-tracking data. Two of the vessels were broadcasting their locations as they passed the line, while a third appeared to switch on its tracker just beyond it. The movement comes as Washington says the blockade will remain in force until a deal with Iran is signed in Switzerland on Friday.The tankers are named Diona, Hero II and Sonia I, and all three are Iran-flagged and owned by the National Iranian Tanker Company. The company and the ships are sanctioned by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 15:29 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Sharply Higher as Chips, Tech and Defense Lead a Broad Risk-On Surge, Oil Slides
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a powerful risk-on tone, led by a 13.2% jump in AI and chip stocks, a 7.2% rise in the tech sector, and strong gains across the major indexes. The move came alongside a steep 10.1% drop in WTI crude, firmer precious metals, and a softer dollar against both the yuan and the yen. The breadth of the rally suggests investors are rotating toward growth, cyclicals and rate-sensitive assets while energy lags sharply. [Continue Reading]
Finland lifts ban on nuclear weapons under new defence law
Finland has passed legislation removing a long-standing ban on nuclear weapons, in a move that broadens what the country can legally allow on its territory for national defence. The change means nuclear arms can now be imported, transported, supplied and possessed under Finnish law. The government has said Finland will not host any nuclear weapons at present.The legislation replaces restrictions linked to the 1987 Nuclear Energy Act, which had prohibited nuclear weapons on Finnish soil. Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen said the earlier law created an awkward situation for Finland, which became a NATO member in April 2023. The new rules... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 14:01 LONDON
Ukraine deploys AI-powered interceptor drones against Russian attacks
Ukraine is fielding AI-assisted interceptor drones as Russia intensifies large-scale aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. At a test site in a pine forest in central Ukraine, engineers recently demonstrated the P1-Sun Long, described as one of the country's first AI-assisted interceptor drones. The system is designed to identify and destroy Shahed-type drones used by Russian forces, and was shown tracking a replica target before moving into position for an attack.The development comes as Ukraine faces repeated waves of drones and missiles that have put heavy pressure on its air-defence network. Ukrainian officials have said Russia recently launched more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 09:06 LONDON
European markets open sharply higher as oil slump, metals surge and risk appetite broadens
Executive summary: European equities opened firmly higher, led by gains in the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50, while Brent crude slumped more than 10% and precious metals rallied. The move points to a broad shift in market tone, with lower energy prices easing inflation pressure and supporting cyclicals, even as the scale of the oil drop stands out as the day’s most important cross-asset development. [Continue Reading]
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Nikkei Surges, Kospi Jumps, and Oil Slides Sharply
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp risk-on tone in Japan and South Korea, while Hong Kong lagged. The Nikkei 225 closed at 69,902.25, up 8.853%, and the Kospi surged 14.577% to 8,857.78. Commodities were also active, with WTI crude falling 11.487% to 75.13 and gold, silver, platinum, and palladium all posting solid gains. The move points to a powerful rotation across equities and commodities, with FX relatively steady and the yen slightly firmer against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
US legal briefing says Grok AI supported strikes on Iran
A US government legal briefing has said Elon Musk's Grok artificial intelligence tool was used in support of military operations targeting Iran. The filing, dated June 15, was cited in reporting on a dispute over gas turbines at xAI's data centre. It links the chatbot to military targeting through the Pentagon's Project Maven programme.According to the briefing, federal prosecutors argued that the lawsuit over xAI's power supply could affect national, economic and energy security because the company's AI systems support military operations. The filing cited sworn testimony from Pentagon AI chief Cameron Stanley, who said Grok is already being deployed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 07:02 LONDON
G7 summit in Evian turns to AI and social media security on final day
On the final day of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, leaders are set to focus on the security risks posed by artificial intelligence and social media. The discussions come as the three-day meeting draws to a close, with French President Emmanuel Macron due to host US President Donald Trump for dinner at the Palace of Versailles after the summit. Final statements are also expected on the Middle East and Ukraine, adding to an already crowded agenda.The technology session is expected to bring together senior figures from the AI sector, including Sam Altman of OpenAI, Dario Amodei of Anthropic and Arthur... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 05:01 LONDON
Tokyo Opens With a Risk-On Surge as Nikkei Jumps, Oil Slumps and Metals Rip Higher
Executive summary: Tokyo and Asia-Pacific markets opened with a sharp risk-on tone, led by a powerful rally in Japanese equities and a broad move higher across precious metals. The Nikkei 225 rose +8.1% to 69,404.5, while the Nikkei 225 ETF gained +8.0%. South Korea’s Kospi surged +12.9%, Australia’s ASX 200 added +3.1%, and the Hang Seng slipped -0.3%. The biggest cross-asset move was in commodities, where WTI crude fell -13.6% to 75.75, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium all posted outsized gains. [Continue Reading]
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Wall Street closes sharply higher as tech, banks and small caps lead broad rally, while energy lags
Executive summary: US stocks finished broadly higher, with the Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Russell 2000 all advancing. The strongest gains came in AI and chip shares, banks, tech and small caps, while energy stocks fell as WTI crude dropped sharply. Gold, silver, platinum and palladium all surged, alongside bitcoin and ether, pointing to a broad risk-on session with a notable rotation across commodities and growth assets. [Continue Reading]
Europe closes higher as oil slumps, metals surge and risk appetite broadens across equities
Executive summary: European markets finished firmly higher, led by the FTSE 100, CAC 40, Euro Stoxx 50 and DAX, while Brent crude fell sharply and precious metals rallied. The move points to a broad rotation into cyclicals, miners and risk assets, with the euro and sterling also firmer against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech, Metals and Crypto Lead a Broad Risk Rally
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened sharply higher, with the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Dow all advancing as investors piled into technology, small caps, banks and defense. The standout move was in AI and chip shares, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium also surged. Energy was the main laggard after WTI crude fell more than 12%, a move that helped frame the session as a broad rotation away from oil and toward risk assets and hard assets. [Continue Reading]
Former MI6 chief says Russia is trying to intimidate UK through sabotage and arson
Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to intimidate the UK through sabotage, arson and cyber attacks, according to the former head of MI6. Sir Richard Moore said the Kremlin was seeking to expand the battlefield beyond the war in Ukraine by using methods that stop short of open conflict. His comments came after reporting on arson attacks targeting property and a car linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.Sir Richard made the remarks on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, saying proxy attacks showed Britain needed a discussion about the balance of resources for security and defence. He said Putin was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 10:32 LONDON
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Europe opens higher as metals surge, Brent slumps and risk appetite broadens across assets
Executive summary: European markets opened firmly in the green, led by a broad rally in equities and a sharp move higher in precious metals. The Euro Stoxx 50, CAC 40, FTSE 100 and DAX all advanced, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium posted outsized gains. Brent crude fell sharply, pointing to a powerful cross-asset repricing tied to easing oil risk and stronger demand for defensive and industrial metals. FX moves were modest, with the euro and pound firmer against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Higher as Nikkei Surges, Precious Metals Rip and Oil Slumps on Peace-Deal Relief
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets finished sharply higher, led by a historic jump in the Nikkei 225 and strong gains in Korea and Australia. The move came alongside a powerful rally in gold, silver, platinum and palladium, while WTI crude fell hard. FX was comparatively calm, with the yen and yuan both firmer against the dollar. The price action points to a major rotation into risk assets and precious metals, while energy weakened on easing geopolitical risk. [Continue Reading]
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Irish Cabinet to consider first-ever research security guidelines to protect universities from espionage
Ireland's Cabinet is due to discuss new proposals aimed at protecting universities and other educational institutions from espionage and foreign interference. Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless is seeking government approval for what would be the country's first National Research Security Guidelines. The plan is intended to help institutions manage risks linked to sensitive research, intellectual property theft and exposure in strategically important technology areas.The proposed framework would cover areas including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors and biotechnology. According to the supporting material, the guidelines would place primary responsibility on universities and research organisations to assess risks and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 00:32 LONDON
Russia tightens security after reported AI-enabled killing of Iran's supreme leader
Russia's security services have temporarily disconnected parts of a special surveillance system protecting President Vladimir Putin and his close circle, according to a report cited in the supplied material. The move was said to follow the reported US-Israeli killing of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran. The report says the Kremlin's response reflects concern that AI-assisted video analysis can be used to identify patterns, movements and meeting locations at scale.The material says the shutdown affected a system used to protect Putin and his closest aides, with parts of it sealed off from the internet. It attributes the account... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 07:30 LONDON
Modi and Macron set new India-France trade, AI and defence targets in Nice
India and France have agreed a new package of cooperation covering trade, artificial intelligence, defence, space and economic security after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron in Nice. The meeting produced a mechanism aimed at doubling annual bilateral trade within five years, starting from the current level of about $16 billion. It also set out an India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030 and a joint working group on AI governance.The Ministry of External Affairs said the two leaders held extensive discussions on bilateral relations and agreed to deepen ties in economic growth, technology and innovation, talent mobility, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 01:32 LONDON
US orders Anthropic to block foreign access to new AI models amid security concerns
The US government has ordered Anthropic to suspend foreign access to its newest AI models, in a move that highlights the growing use of export controls in advanced technology. The directive affects the company's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models and applies to foreign nationals both inside and outside the United States. Anthropic said the order was issued on national security grounds and came shortly after the models were released.According to the company, the instruction covers foreign national employees as well as other foreign users. The order was described as an export-control directive, but the government has not publicly set... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 15:30 LONDON
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Iran reportedly fortifies uranium stockpile sites with collapsed tunnels and mines
Iran has reportedly made access to part of its highly enriched uranium stockpile more difficult by collapsing tunnels and planting explosive mines around entrances at sites believed to hold the material. The development is said to centre on the Isfahan nuclear complex in central Iran, with additional quantities of uranium stored at other locations. It comes as the United States and Iran are said to be edging closer to an agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and addressing the future of Iran's enriched uranium.The report says the stockpile in question is roughly half a tonne of highly enriched uranium,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 11:59 LONDON
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in Nasdaq debut
Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire after shares in his SpaceX rocket company surged on their stock market debut in New York. The company listed on the Nasdaq exchange on Friday in what was described as the biggest-ever stock market debut, briefly lifting Musk's paper wealth above $1tn. SpaceX closed the day with a valuation of $2.2tn, after trading opened above the offer price and climbed further during the session.The company said shares would be offered at $135 each, but trading opened at $150 and briefly reached $176.50 before ending the day at $160.95. The initial public offering... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 23:04 LONDON
US and Iran ceasefire deal prospects sharpen as Gulf states review security plans
Washington and Tehran are moving towards a long-term ceasefire agreement, according to the latest reporting, with Donald Trump saying he had cancelled new strikes on Iran because a deal was imminent. A senior Iranian official, however, said a proposed memorandum of understanding with Washington was still under review, suggesting the process has not yet been completed. The developments are being watched closely across the Gulf, where states hosting US military facilities are expected to reassess their security arrangements if the war ends.The reported diplomatic push comes after Pakistan's prime minister said a final text had been reached, adding to signs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 20:29 LONDON
Netanyahu aide Jonatan Urich indicted over alleged classified leak to German newspaper
A senior media adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been formally indicted over the alleged leaking of classified military intelligence to a German newspaper. Prosecutors say Jonatan Urich was involved in passing on a document from IDF military intelligence in September 2024, in a case they say was intended to influence the public narrative around a hostage deal. The indictment also alleges that the leak was carried out despite the material being blocked by the military censor.According to the charges, the document was an internal Hamas memo obtained by IDF intelligence and later routed through Urich and former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 12:30 LONDON
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Belfast unrest spreads for a second day after stabbing attack
Anti-immigrant unrest continued in Belfast on Thursday, with reports of racist attacks, arson and fresh fear among ethnic minority residents. The disorder has spread across parts of the Northern Irish capital after a knife attack earlier in the week, and some families have now been evacuated and are sheltering outside the city. Residents described a climate of intimidation as homes and businesses believed to belong to ethnic minorities were targeted.The unrest is linked to the stabbing case in which a 30-year-old Sudanese national has been charged with attempted murder. The victim, Stephen Ogilvie, remains in hospital with severe injuries to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 11:59 LONDON
China claims foreign agencies used sensor-fitted marine animals to monitor its waters
China's Ministry of State Security has claimed that foreign intelligence agencies are using sensor-fitted marine animals to collect sensitive data in waters around China. In a post on WeChat, the ministry said an "invisible secret war" was under way at sea and alleged that "spy turtles" and "spy fish" had been found attached to sensors while swimming in Chinese waters. It said the devices were being used to gather underwater information and transmit it overseas.The ministry said the animals were collecting marine environment data including water temperature, salinity and ocean currents in real time. It said the information was being... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 09:00 LONDON
Trump says he will nominate Jay Clayton as US director of national intelligence
Donald Trump has said he will nominate federal prosecutor Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence, in a move that would put a new figure forward to lead the US intelligence community. The announcement came on Thursday amid criticism over Trump's decision to make Bill Pulte the acting head of the office after Tulsi Gabbard resigned from the post. The role oversees and coordinates the work of 18 intelligence agencies, including the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency.Trump said Clayton is currently the US attorney for the Southern District of New York and previously served... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 21:36 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 Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
