Tokyo Opens Under Pressure as Nikkei and Kospi Extend Sharp Selloff, While Hong Kong Rallies and Gold Surges
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading opened with a stark split, as Japan and South Korea were hit by heavy selling while Hong Kong advanced strongly. The Nikkei 225 fell -9.6% and the Kospi dropped -13.9%, while the Hang Seng rose +8.0%. Safe-haven demand was visible in gold, which climbed above $4,098, alongside gains in silver, platinum and palladium, even as WTI crude eased and the yen weakened slightly against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Nov 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Tech and AI stocks plunge as Nasdaq loses $2.5tn after election-driven regulatory fears
Shares in major technology and artificial intelligence companies fell sharply on Thursday, deepening a market rout that wiped an estimated $2.5tn from the Nasdaq Composite. The selloff came as investors reacted to Democratic wins in key data-centre states and the prospect of tougher regulation on data centres and AI infrastructure. The losses also dragged down other major US indexes, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both closing lower.Nvidia fell more than 9%, while AMD and Micron each dropped by more than 17%. Intel was down 10.3%, and SanDisk plunged by more than 22%, underscoring how heavily exposed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 22:04 LONDON
Wall Street closes sharply lower as AI, tech and cyclicals unwind, while gold and silver catch a safe-haven bid
Executive summary: U.S. equities ended the session under heavy pressure, led by a steep selloff in Nasdaq-linked technology and chip names. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 all fell sharply, while gold, silver and palladium advanced as investors rotated toward defensive assets. The move was broad, with energy, autos, defence and crypto also under strain, even as a few pockets such as Amazon, Microsoft and banks held up better than the wider market. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Nov 2026 21:15 LONDON
Hoax bomb threats disrupt European air travel for a second day as at least 21 aircraft are affected
At least 21 aircraft and several airports across Europe were targeted by bomb threats on Thursday, forcing diversions, police responses and military escorts in a fresh wave of aviation disruption. The incidents affected flights and airports in a wide stretch of the continent, including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Italy, Poland and Romania. No explosives have been found so far, and the UK described the alerts as a malicious hoax.Among the most significant cases, an Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to an air base in France, while Italian fighter jets escorted a Finnair flight... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 19:59 LONDON
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European Markets Close Higher as Metals Surge, Brent Slumps and Autos Lag
Executive summary: European equities finished higher across the board, led by France’s CAC 40 and supported by a sharp rally in precious metals. Gold pushed above $4,120 an ounce, silver also advanced, and platinum and palladium posted outsized gains. Brent crude fell sharply, while global autos underperformed, suggesting a market rotation that favored miners and defensive commodity exposure over energy-sensitive and cyclical names. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Nov 2026 16:45 LONDON
Russia places Japan Tobacco International's Russian operations under state control
Russian President Vladimir Putin has placed Japan Tobacco International's operations in Russia under state control, ordering their transfer by decree to a state-linked holding company. The move affects one of the country's largest cigarette producers and covers factories in St Petersburg, Rostov-on-Don, the Lipetsk region and the Leningrad region. It marks a significant seizure of foreign corporate assets in Russia at a time of continuing tensions with countries that have imposed sanctions over the war in Ukraine.The decree transfers the business to AO Promyshlennye aktivy, according to the supporting material. JTI employs around 4,000 people in Russia and holds roughly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 16:30 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Tech Slumps, Banks Rally and Gold Surges on Risk Rotation
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a sharp split between cyclicals and growth, as the Dow Jones rose +1.6% while the Nasdaq Composite fell -4.1% and the S&P 500 slipped -1.7%. The move was led by a steep drop in tech and chip proxies, a strong bid for banks, and a powerful rally in gold and silver, suggesting investors are rotating away from high-duration growth exposure and toward financials and hard assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Nov 2026 14:45 LONDON
Poland arrests six suspected of spying for Russia and supplying military components
Poland says it has arrested six people suspected of spying for Moscow and helping supply Russia's military with strategic components. The case involves five Polish nationals and one Russian national, according to the country's special services coordinator, Tomasz Siemoniak. Four of the suspects, including the Russian national, have been charged and placed in pre-trial detention for three months.The Internal Security Agency said the group is believed to have illegally supplied Russia with significant quantities of components used in ammunition and weapons systems. Prosecutors said the charges also include breaches of rules on the international trade in goods and technologies of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 11:32 LONDON
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Europe Opens Higher as Oil Slumps, Gold Surges and Rate-Sensitive Assets Reprice
Executive summary: European equities opened firmly higher, led by France and broad gains across the region, as a sharp drop in Brent crude, a weaker dollar and a powerful rally in gold and other metals shaped early trading. The move points to a market that is pricing lower energy costs, stronger safe-haven demand and a softer macro backdrop for cyclicals, while autos lagged after the oil shock. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Nov 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo Close: Nikkei Slides as Asia Splinters, Hong Kong Surges, Gold and Oil Swing Hard
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp split, as Japan and South Korea sold off while Hong Kong and Australia advanced. The Nikkei 225 fell -5.5% and the Kospi dropped -9.3%, while the Hang Seng jumped +7.8% and the ASX 200 rose +1.9%. Commodities were equally active, with gold up +3.9% and WTI crude down -8.9%, a combination that points to a major rotation in risk appetite and sector leadership. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Nov 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Mixed as Oil Slumps, Gold Surges and Asia Splits on Risk Appetite
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading opened with a sharp split in risk sentiment, as the Nikkei 225 and its ETF tracked lower while Hong Kong, Australia and several metals-linked assets advanced. The standout moves were a steep drop in WTI crude, a powerful rally in gold and silver, and a weaker yen against the dollar, all of which point to a market recalibrating around lower energy prices, stronger precious-metals demand and shifting cross-asset positioning. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Nov 2026 01:15 LONDON
Sudan and Ethiopia trade diplomatic expulsions amid border tensions
Ethiopia has ordered six Sudanese diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours and closed Sudan's consulate in the border town of Assosa, according to reports cited in the supplied material. The move marks a sharp escalation in the diplomatic dispute between the two neighbours. It comes after Sudan lodged official complaints against Ethiopia over accusations that Addis Ababa is backing the Rapid Support Forces.The reports say Ethiopian authorities summoned Sudan's ambassador on Sunday to announce the consulate closure, and that the staff left on Tuesday evening. A senior Ethiopian official was cited as saying the six consulate staff had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 00:29 LONDON
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Wall Street closes mixed as tech and energy slump, while banks, metals and crypto catch a bid
Executive summary: U.S. markets finished a volatile session with a sharp split between growth and cyclical assets. The Nasdaq Composite fell -3.1%, the S&P 500 slipped -0.7%, while the Dow Jones rose +1.7% and the Russell 2000 gained +0.9%. The biggest pressure came from a steep drop in WTI crude, a heavy selloff in AI and chip stocks, and weakness across the broader tech complex. Offsetting that, banks, gold, silver, platinum, Bitcoin and several mega-cap names posted solid gains. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Nov 2026 21:15 LONDON
Day News Recap: Democrats seize Congress in sweeping US midterm upset
Democrats have won control of both the House and the Senate in a sweeping midterm result that marks a major setback for President Donald Trump and leaves Republicans blaming him for the scale of the defeat. The party also picked up a string of surprise Senate wins, including Texas, Kansas, Maine, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, turning the night into one of the most significant election reversals in years. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗The result gives Democrats control of Congress for the first time in this cycle and is being described as a historic sweep, with several... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Nov 2026 18:28 LONDON
Europe closes higher as gold and silver surge, Brent slumps, and the dollar softens
Executive summary: European equities finished firmly in the green, led by Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40, while the FTSE 100 also advanced. The session was marked by a sharp rally in precious metals, a steep drop in Brent crude, and a softer US dollar against the euro and sterling. The move appears consistent with a broader risk-on tone in European equities alongside a rotation into defensive and inflation-sensitive assets, though the size of the commodity swings suggests market-specific catalysts were also in play. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Nov 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Split as AI, Energy and Crude Selloff Hit Growth, While Banks, Gold and Bitcoin Catch a Bid
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a sharp style rotation, not a broad risk-off move. The Nasdaq and tech-heavy areas were under pressure, led by a steep drop in AI and chip shares, while the Dow held a gain and financials, gold, silver, defense and Bitcoin advanced. The biggest single move in the tape was WTI crude, which fell more than 10%, a swing that helped explain the weakness in energy stocks and the mixed tone across cyclicals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Nov 2026 14:45 LONDON
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EU defence readiness at risk despite record spending, leaked draft warns
The European Union's ambition to be militarily ready by 2030 is at risk, according to a leaked draft of the European Commission's work programme. The document says Europe faces growing pressure on its external borders and critical infrastructure, with hybrid threats singled out as a major concern. It is expected to be endorsed and published by the Commission on Wednesday, setting out priorities for 2027.The eight-page draft says there is unprecedented political will and a surge in defence spending, but argues that this has not yet produced forces that are deployable, sustainable and interoperable. It says the bloc must do... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 11:07 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US midterms flip Congress as Hormuz tensions and Ukraine war escalate
Democrats have seized control of both chambers of the US Congress in a sweeping midterm result that marks a major rebuke to President Donald Trump, with projections showing wins in the Senate and House and a string of surprise state level gains. The party’s haul includes flips in Texas, Georgia, Maine, Kansas, Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina, while Republicans held Florida and other key races. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗The Senate picture was transformed by several high profile contests, including James Talarico’s victory in Texas, Troy Jackson’s win in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Nov 2026 08:47 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as gold and silver surge, Brent slumps and the euro firms
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the DAX and CAC 40 edged higher while the FTSE 100 and Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. The biggest cross-asset moves came in commodities and FX, with Brent crude tumbling more than 11%, gold and silver jumping sharply, and sterling and the euro both firmer against the dollar. The pattern points to a market that is rotating toward defensive assets while pricing in a softer oil backdrop and a weaker dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Nov 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei slides, Hong Kong rallies, and commodities split sharply
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp split across risk assets and commodities. Tokyo led the downside, with the Nikkei 225 and its ETF both falling about 2.8%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng jumped 3.5%. Gold and silver extended strong gains, WTI crude dropped more than 7%, and the yen weakened modestly against the dollar. The moves point to a market still balancing growth concerns, commodity repricing, and shifting currency pressure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Nov 2026 07:45 LONDON
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Former US contractor pleads guilty to leaking classified intelligence to Ethiopia
An Ethiopian-born American citizen has pleaded guilty to passing highly classified intelligence to Ethiopian officials, including material prosecutors said he hoped would help target fighters during the country's civil war. Abraham Teklu Lemma, a former US contractor, admitted sharing dozens of classified documents and photographs over more than two years. The case centres on information taken from secure US government facilities and sent to senior figures in Ethiopia's political, military and intelligence establishments.According to the US Department of Justice, the 54-year-old worked as a contractor at the State Department, the Justice Department and the National Reconnaissance Office, which operates US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 07:05 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Lower as Metals, Oil and Autos Slide, While Hong Kong Outperforms
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened under pressure, with the Nikkei 225 down -2.7% and South Korea’s Kospi off -4.6%. The sharpest moves were in commodities, where palladium, platinum, silver, gold and WTI crude all fell, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose +2.1%. FX was comparatively steady, with USD/JPY edging higher and the dollar also firmer against the yuan. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Nov 2026 01:15 LONDON
Second Northern Territory teenager charged in terrorism-material investigation
Police in Australia's Northern Territory have arrested a second teenager as part of an ongoing counterterrorism investigation into alleged terrorism-related documents and online discussions. A Joint Counter Terrorism Team spokesperson said material seized from a home in the Top End yesterday allegedly included content showing a mixed ideological motivation, including glorification of mass casualty attacks at schools. The teenager has been charged and is due to appear before the NT Youth Justice Court today.The case follows an earlier arrest last week involving another Top End teenager, who was charged with collecting documents likely to facilitate a terrorist act and possessing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 00:32 LONDON
Wall Street Sells Off as Tech and Chips Lead a Broad Risk-Off Session, Defense and Banks Buck the Trend
Executive summary: US equities finished sharply lower, led by a steep drop in technology and semiconductor shares, while defense stocks and banks outperformed. The Nasdaq Composite fell -4.2%, the S&P 500 lost -2.0%, and the Dow Jones slipped -1.1%. The heaviest pressure came from AI and chip names, with SOXX down -9.0% and Nvidia off -5.2%. Energy, gold and silver also weakened, while XLF rose +2.3% and ITA gained +4.9%, underscoring a rotation away from growth and into select defensive and rate-sensitive pockets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Nov 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Europe closes mixed as oil slump, metals selloff and firmer euro shape the session
Executive summary: European equities ended mixed, with the DAX and CAC 40 higher while the FTSE 100 and Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. The biggest cross-asset move was in energy, where Brent crude fell sharply, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium also weakened. FX was firmer for the euro and sterling against the dollar, and ether outperformed broader risk assets. The pattern points to a market balancing lower energy costs, softer commodity inflation signals and ongoing caution around global growth and policy. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Nov 2026 16:45 LONDON
Syria says it foiled plot against Homs oil refinery
Syrian security forces say they have foiled a plot targeting the Homs oil refinery in central Syria and arrested two people they link to Hezbollah. The General Intelligence Service said the operation was carried out with the Internal Security Forces. It said explosive devices were seized during what it described as a pre-emptive security operation.The service identified the two detainees only by their initials, M S and B Sh. It did not give the exact time or location of the arrests. It said the devices found in their possession had been prepared to carry out the alleged plot.Hezbollah denied the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 16:00 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Lower as Tech Rout Deepens, Banks and Defence Buck the Selloff
Executive summary: US equities opened under pressure, led by a sharp slide in technology and chip shares, while banks and defence stocks held up. The Nasdaq Composite fell 4.2% from the prior close, the S&P 500 dropped 2.0%, and the Dow Jones slipped 1.3%. The move points to a broad risk-off tone, with crude oil, gold, silver and several industrial metals also lower, while the financials sector and Ether posted gains. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Nov 2026 14:45 LONDON
Poland says it foiled attempted provocation near Russian border as security operation continues
Poland says it prevented an attempted provocation overnight near its border with Russia's Kaliningrad exclave, after security forces reported suspicious movement shortly after midnight. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said individuals carrying flashlights were seen in the border area, but no incident was allowed to develop. He said the authorities acted quickly once the Border Guard passed on the alert.Tusk said police, the military, border guards and intelligence services have been carrying out additional security activity in Poland's north-east, including the Warmia-Masuria and Podlaskie regions. He also said extra police and other troops, including counter-terrorism units, had recently been sent to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 14:04 LONDON
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China steps up Gulf diplomacy as Trump-Xi meeting approaches
China has stepped up its diplomatic engagement with Gulf and regional leaders, with senior officials holding a series of meetings in Beijing. President Xi Jinping hosted Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on a state visit, while Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Saudi Arabia's national security adviser, Musaad bin Mohammed Al Aiban, and Iran's deputy secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Bagheri Kani. The activity comes as Beijing seeks to project influence in the Middle East ahead of a planned meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in Shenzhen later this month.According to a Chinese... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 13:35 LONDON
UK cyber chief warns AI-boosted attacks on critical infrastructure could emerge within two years
Britain could face AI-boosted attacks on critical national infrastructure within the next two years, according to a warning from the National Cyber Security Centre. The warning comes as the agency says hostile states and ransomware actors are increasingly likely to use artificial intelligence to scale their operations. Dr Richard Horne, the centre's chief executive, is due to set out the assessment as part of the organisation's annual report.The report says hackers demanding ransom payments are highly likely to weaponise AI in the UK. It also names hostile states including Russia and China as actors expected to use the technology to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 10:30 LONDON
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Europe opens higher as oil and precious metals slide, CAC and DAX lead the advance
Executive summary: European equities opened firmer, with the CAC 40 and DAX out in front as Brent crude, gold, silver, platinum and palladium all fell sharply. The move points to a broad shift in risk pricing, with lower energy and metals costs supporting cyclicals and exporters, while the euro and sterling both strengthened against the dollar in early trade. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Nov 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo Closes Lower as Metals and Energy Sell Off, Hang Seng Outperforms on Asia Risk Appetite
Executive summary: Tokyo ended slightly lower, while Hong Kong led regional gains and Australia and Seoul posted modest advances. The sharpest moves came in commodities, where gold, silver, platinum, palladium and WTI crude all fell, a shift that points to a broad unwind in defensive and industrial commodity exposure. The yen was little changed against the dollar, while the offshore China currency was marginally weaker. The mix suggests investors were rotating within Asia-Pacific rather than exiting risk entirely. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Nov 2026 07:45 LONDON
HRW warns of post-election crackdown in Zambia after disputed August vote
Human Rights Watch has called on Zambia's authorities to halt what it described as an intensifying crackdown on opposition figures, journalists, lawyers and government critics after the disputed August election. The rights group said the post-election climate has included arrests, disappearances, beatings and threats, with the pressure continuing in recent months. It said the pattern has created a chilling effect on civic and political activity.In a report released on Sunday, the organisation said Zambian police and military forces had forcibly disappeared, arbitrarily detained, beaten and threatened opposition members and supporters, as well as lawyers, journalists and critics, in the days... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 20:32 LONDON
UK Royal Navy intercepts Russian vessels in British waters as monitoring continues
Royal Navy ships and helicopters have intercepted and tracked three Russian vessels in British waters, including in the English Channel and around Scottish waters. The operation involved monitoring a Russian intelligence-gathering ship, a frigate and a landing ship as they moved close to UK waters over several weeks. The latest details add clearer timing and attribution to an already developing maritime security operation.According to the supplied report, Merlin helicopters tracked the intelligence ship Viktor Leonov from September 29 to October 8 while it monitored NATO allied training from the outer Hebrides. A Royal Navy destroyer, Dauntless, was also tasked with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 14:02 LONDON
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Ukraine air raid app hacked again as false radiation alerts spread to Kyiv and Lviv region
Ukraine's air raid alert app was apparently hacked on Sunday evening, sending a series of false emergency warnings to users in Kyiv and prompting concern in other parts of the country. The messages briefly told people there was a radiation threat, followed by alerts about a nuclear attack, a chemical attack and street fighting. Officials said the incident appeared to be hostile interference with a system that is normally used to warn civilians about real air raids and other emergencies.The Ukrainian Air Force said the app had probably been subjected to hostile interference and stressed that there was no radiation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 23:01 LONDON
Russia detains teenager over alleged Moscow park attack plot after US warning
Russian authorities say they have detained a teenager suspected of planning an attack at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve in Moscow after receiving a warning from the United States. The case centres on a popular palace and park complex in southern Moscow that was briefly closed after the alert. Russian security services said the detention followed a tip-off and a search of the suspect's home.According to the material provided, the Federal Security Service said the suspect is a Russian citizen and that investigators found clothing and accessories matching images the teenager had posted online. The FSB also said the suspect's phone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 17:01 LONDON
Serbia arrests police chief over abuse-of-office allegations
Serbian authorities have arrested the head of the country's criminal police directorate, Marko Kricak, on suspicion of abuse of office and dereliction of duty. A second senior officer, Bosko Sekulovic, who heads the police unit responsible for fighting organised crime, was also detained on Sunday. Prosecutors said the case is being handled in Belgrade and insisted it has no connection to the legislative elections held a week earlier.Belgrade chief prosecutor Nenad Stefanovic said the two men are suspected of abusing their positions and failing to carry out their duties, causing prejudice and serious harm to the rights of former police... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 16:29 LONDON
Thousands rally in Tel Aviv as coalition deadlock puts Netanyahu's future in play
Thousands of people gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday to press Israel's opposition leaders to reach an agreement with Arab-led parties and form a government that would remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The rally came after Tuesday's election produced no clear majority, leaving coalition negotiations at the centre of the political debate. Supporters of Netanyahu also turned out in counterprotest, underscoring the depth of the divide over who should govern next.According to the reported results, Netanyahu's bloc won 53 seats in Israel's 120-seat parliament, while the bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot won 48. That leaves neither side able to govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 03:00 LONDON
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Albanese travels to Antigua and Barbuda for Commonwealth summit amid UN Security Council push
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is travelling to Antigua and Barbuda for the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. The summit brings together leaders from 56 countries and is expected to give him a chance to hold bilateral talks on the sidelines. Australia is using the meeting to advance its campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council for 2029-30.Mr Albanese said the gathering offers an opportunity to work with close partners on shared challenges, including climate change, the preservation of oceans, trade and investment, and the rise of artificial intelligence. He also said the summit is an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 20:29 LONDON
Starmer says UK and Europe must draw closer as US becomes less reliable
Keir Starmer has said the United Kingdom and other European countries must move closer together as the United States becomes a less reliable security partner. In his first major political intervention since leaving office, he argued that Europe has been caught out by changes in the security environment more than once. He said the shift in Washington's approach is not a temporary disruption, but a lasting change that Europe must adapt to.Speaking at the British Irish Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Starmer said Europe had twice failed to prepare for predictable events. He pointed first to Russia's attack on Ukraine,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 14:04 LONDON
US, South Korea and Japan reaffirm push for North Korea denuclearisation at G20 in Atlanta
The United States, South Korea and Japan have issued a joint statement reaffirming their call for North Korea's complete denuclearisation. The statement was released on the sidelines of the Group of 20 meeting in Atlanta, where the three countries' top diplomats met on Thursday. It comes as speculation grows over whether US President Donald Trump could seek another meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.According to a readout from the US Department of State, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi restated their "resolute commitment" to the complete... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 08:02 LONDON
US sentences two Chinese nationals to 30 months each in spying case
Two Chinese nationals have been sentenced in the United States after admitting to helping facilitate cash payments and trying to recruit US military personnel to spy for Beijing. Liren Lai, 40, and Yuance Chen, 39, each received 30 months in prison and three years of supervised release, according to the US Department of Justice. The case centres on allegations that the pair worked for China's foreign intelligence arm and carried out espionage-related activity over several years.Prosecutors said the men admitted to facilitating dead-drop cash payments worth at least $30,000 to people in the US. One payment of $10,000 was arranged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 04:59 LONDON
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Serbia's student-backed winners demand sweeping resignations after election victory
Serbia's student-led Student List movement has held its first press conference since winning power, using the moment to demand the resignation of senior figures across the police, intelligence and judiciary. The newly elected MPs gathered in Pioneers' Park, opposite parliament in Belgrade, and called for the immediate removal of officers they say broke the law. They singled out the heads of the police, the BIA security agency and the anti-terror unit.The demand came days after the movement ousted the party of former president Aleksandar Vučić from power. According to the supporting material, the handover of authority is expected to take... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 01:05 LONDON
North Korea tests attack drones and missiles at weapons demonstration
North Korea has held a weapons demonstration featuring attack drones, cruise missiles and multiple rocket launchers, according to state media, as Kim Jong Un called for faster development of military drone and artificial intelligence technology. The event took place amid rising tensions with South Korea and followed a fresh round of missile activity reported a day earlier. The demonstration was presented as part of North Korea's continuing effort to expand and modernise its weapons systems.State media said the display included suicide attack drones, multipurpose drones firing air-to-surface missiles, cruise missiles and 600mm multiple rocket launchers. Kim said the aim of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 01:02 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
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
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