Israeli strikes kill 12 in southern Lebanon as ceasefire tensions rise
Lebanese health officials say Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least 12 people, including two children, in one of the deadliest attacks in the area in recent weeks. One strike hit a residential building in Kfar Rumman shortly after midnight, while a separate strike hit a civilian vehicle in the same town. The Israeli military said it was targeting people it saw transferring weapons in the area.The health ministry said 11 people were killed in the strike on the building, including two children and four women, and that a separate drone strike on a vehicle killed a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 20:29 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Iran nuclear standoff deepens as Yemen, Indonesia and Ukraine tensions persist
Iran has escalated its dispute with the UN nuclear watchdog by blocking IAEA inspectors, after the agency said Tehran had not provided information on declared nuclear materials or facilities as talks over the Hormuz issue neared completion. 🔗In the Middle East, Yemen’s internationally recognised government said it launched air strikes on Houthi positions across several provinces, while the group continued to claim drone activity. Separately, aid concerns deepened as vaccine shortages in Houthi held areas left about five million children without routine immunisations. 🔗 🔗Violence also flared in the occupied West Bank, where a Palestinian man was killed by Israeli... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Sep 2026 18:25 LONDON
Iran blocks IAEA inspectors as Hormuz talks near completion
Iran's nuclear watchdog dispute has deepened after the UN atomic agency said Tehran had provided no information on declared nuclear materials or facilities and that inspectors had no on-site verification access. The agency's director general, Rafael Grossi, told its Board of Governors that Iran was not meeting its safeguards obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty and urged constructive engagement to restore full oversight. Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei rejected the reports as political pressure and said restrictions on inspectors were linked to US and Israeli strikes on enrichment infrastructure.Baghaei also said talks with Oman on a temporary safe transit corridor... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 17:29 LONDON
Finland unveils expanded border fence on Russian frontier amid hybrid warfare concerns
Finland has unveiled a 200km fence in sections along its eastern border with Russia, in a move officials say is designed to deter the possible instrumentalisation of migrants and strengthen surveillance. The barrier has been built in strategic areas and is fitted with cameras and sensors. It comes as Finland keeps its 1,340km border with Russia closed, with land crossings remaining shut until further notice.Interior Minister Mari Rantanen said the situation at the border was calm but tense, and warned it could change quickly. She made the comments near the Nuijamaa border crossing point in southeastern Finland, where operations were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 17:02 LONDON
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UN rights chief warns advanced AI could pose existential risk to humanity
The United Nations human rights chief has warned that advanced artificial intelligence could pose an existential risk to humanity. Volker Turk made the remarks in Geneva in an address to the Human Rights Council, where he also condemned Russia's reported use of autonomous drones. He urged stronger safeguards for AI systems and said protections were needed before it was too late.Turk said he shared the concerns of industry insiders about the scale of the threat. He called for "cast-iron guarantees" to secure AI and said his office would press technology firms to reduce risks linked to services, communications and democratic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 16:30 LONDON
Yemen government says it launched air strikes on Houthi positions as drone claims continue
Yemen's internationally recognised government says its forces carried out air strikes on Houthi positions across several provinces as the group claimed it had shot down three Saudi drones in the past 24 hours. The latest exchange adds to a fast-moving military confrontation in western Yemen and nearby areas, where both sides are seeking advantage along key routes. The fighting is linked to the wider struggle over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a strategic waterway that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.According to a military statement quoted in the supplied material, government warplanes targeted Houthi positions in al-Barah, south... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 15:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US Iran tensions deepen as Germany swings right and China boosts banks
The biggest geopolitical story was the worsening US Iran confrontation, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright saying there may not be a nuclear agreement as Washington and Tehran continue exchanging attacks. The comments underline fading hopes for a deal while the military and diplomatic standoff intensifies. 🔗In the Middle East, Israel ordered residents in a zone of Deir Zahrani in southern Lebanon to evacuate ahead of strikes it said were aimed at a Hezbollah target. The warning came as cross border pressure remained high and the risk of wider escalation stayed in focus. 🔗Ukraine said US envoys had brought new proposals... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Sep 2026 08:36 LONDON
Philippines warns China may exploit cuts to US-South Korea drills
Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro has warned that China could try to take advantage of recent cuts to joint US-South Korea military drills to reassert itself in the Asia-Pacific. He made the remarks on the sidelines of the Seoul Defense Dialogue, an annual multilateral security forum, where he was asked about the regional implications of the reduced exercises. Teodoro said Beijing is "very quick to exploit gaps" and argued that any perceived opening could affect the wider security environment.Teodoro also said Washington had given Manila "definite assurances" that US commitments to the Philippines remain unchanged. His comments come as South... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 06:00 LONDON
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Netanyahu calls Qatar a hostile state as Doha dispute resurfaces
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has again described Qatar as a hostile state, reviving tensions over Israel's strike on Doha last year and the role of Qatari money in Gaza. In an interview with Israel's i24NEWS, he said Qatar had not dictated Israeli decisions, but added that it was a hostile state. He also repeated his claim that he had attacked and bombed Qatar during the war.The remarks refer to the September 2025 strike in Doha, which targeted senior Hamas officials who were in the Qatari capital as part of talks on a United States-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal. Six people... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Sep 2026 12:59 LONDON
Lebanon says nearly 9,000 killed in Israeli attacks since 2023 as casualty toll rises
Lebanese health authorities say Israeli attacks on Lebanon since October 2023 have killed 8,920 people and injured 30,595, in the latest official update on the war's human cost. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said the figures cover the period from October 2023 to September 2026. It said the toll includes 4,358 deaths and 12,359 injuries recorded since March 2, when Israel sharply intensified its campaign.The ministry also said there had been 179 attacks on ambulance crews since March 2, killing 135 healthcare workers. That figure points to the strain on emergency services in a conflict that has repeatedly hit... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Sep 2026 04:59 LONDON
Israel claims operational control of Lebanon's Ali al-Taher ridge amid ongoing border tensions
Israel says it has established operational control over the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon after what it described as an extended operation against Hezbollah positions. Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israeli forces had driven Hezbollah fighters out of tunnel positions under the highland, which he said lies about 15 km from the border. Hezbollah had not commented on the claim at the time of the report, and the military assertions could not be independently verified.Katz said the operation formed part of a wider policy led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the defence ministry, adding that Israel would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 20:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine diplomacy, Middle East tensions and Nepal rescue efforts dominate the day
United States envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow for talks on a proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, as Russia paused strikes on Kyiv for the diplomatic contacts. The move comes amid a wider spread of drone incidents linked to the conflict across at least 20 European countries. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, the Trump administration has begun work on an early stage post war strategy focused on Iran and normalisation, while Donald Trump downplayed the US, Israel and Iran confrontation as “small potatoes” and said there was no active shooting. Iran’s president Masoud... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Sep 2026 18:25 LONDON
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US says it struck three Iranian oil tankers after warships were targeted in the Gulf of Oman
US Central Command says it struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy ships in regional waters. The command said one tanker near Kharg Island was permanently disabled, while another vessel near Jask in the Gulf of Oman was also disabled and a third tanker in the Gulf of Oman was completely destroyed. It said no American personnel were harmed in the exchange.Centcom said the attacks on the tankers followed what it described as multiple Iranian missile launches aimed at a US aircraft carrier and a guided-missile destroyer. Admiral Brad... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 17:59 LONDON
US drafting early post-war Middle East strategy focused on Iran and normalisation
The Trump administration has begun work on an early-stage post-war strategy for the Middle East, according to a report citing unnamed US officials and other sources familiar with the discussions. The reported plan is aimed at reshaping the regional balance of power by increasing pressure on Iran and expanding normalisation between Israel and neighbouring countries. It could also shape US policy in the region for the rest of Donald Trump's time in office.According to the report, three main pillars have been discussed. These include building a regional alignment among US allies to deter and constrain Iran, winding down the regional... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 16:02 LONDON
Pentagon leak probe expands with polygraph tests for staff amid weapons stockpile inquiry
The Trump administration has expanded an internal leak investigation at the Pentagon, ordering dozens of officials to undergo polygraph tests amid reports about US weapons stockpiles. The inquiry centres on suspected disclosures of classified information about munitions levels, including long-range missiles and Patriot interceptors, after media reports in July said some supplies were running low. The tests have drawn in personnel from the Pentagon and the Joint Staff, with some Central Command officials also reported to have been questioned.About 50 military officers and civilian officials working on the Joint Staff were subjected to polygraph examinations in August, according to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 15:29 LONDON
Iranian president calls for unity as US intensifies economic pressure
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on officials and the public to remain united as the United States steps up economic pressure on Tehran. He said national cohesion would be enough to neutralise attempts to create discord inside the country. The remarks come as Iran faces renewed sanctions pressure and fresh signs of strain in its domestic economy.According to the supplied report, Washington last month announced what it described as an "Economic D-Day" campaign against Tehran. The measures were presented as the toughest sanctions regime in Washington's history and were aimed at severing economic lifelines that support the Iranian state... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 15:02 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Drone incidents spread across Europe as Middle East tensions and US leak probe deepen
Drone incidents linked to the Russia, Ukraine war have now been recorded in at least 20 European countries, underlining how the conflict is spilling far beyond the battlefield and into airspace across the continent. 🔗In the Middle East, Iranian media reported that an oil tanker was struck near Kharg Island on Saturday morning, close to the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest sign of rising US, Iran tensions around a vital shipping route. 🔗Israel also carried out strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon overnight, with Lebanon's health ministry saying three people were killed and 15 injured, as cross border violence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Sep 2026 12:20 LONDON
Fitch removes Qatar from negative watch as LNG risks ease
Fitch Ratings has removed Qatar from Rating Watch Negative while affirming the country's sovereign rating at AA. The decision was announced on Friday and comes amid the war on Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The agency said risks to Qatar's liquefied natural gas facilities have eased since March, but it kept a negative outlook on the rating.The agency said the impact of the war on Qatar's credit profile will take longer to assess. It pointed to continuing risks around the movement of gas exports through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, which remains a key route for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 11:33 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine peace push, Middle East tensions and Europe’s political fault lines dominate
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are heading to Moscow and Kyiv with a peace proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, as President Donald Trump said they were carrying a plan and downplayed the wider conflict as not a major issue. 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon killed at least three people and injured 23, adding to truce tensions, while Israeli forces demolished 12 homes in Khirbet al Tabban in the occupied West Bank, leaving about 70 people homeless. 🔗 🔗Trump also imposed sanctions on a Turkish bank and two subsidiaries over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Sep 2026 08:37 LONDON
US sanctions Turkish bank over alleged IRGC-Qods Force ties
The United States has imposed sanctions on a Turkish bank and two subsidiaries, accusing them of helping move funds linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force. The action targets Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi Anonim Sirketi, also known as Golden Global Bank, and places the institution on the US Treasury's sanctions list. The move is part of Washington's wider effort to restrict Iran's access to the international financial system.According to the Treasury Department, the bank facilitated tens of millions of dollars in transactions for the IRGC-Qods Force and provided banking access that allowed Iranian funds to move internationally. The department... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 07:00 LONDON
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Virgin Atlantic adds fuel surcharges as Middle East conflict pushes up jet fuel costs
Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson has linked rising flight prices to the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel, saying the war has driven up oil and jet fuel costs. He said there was no need for the war and described it as the result of foolish leaders starting conflicts. Virgin Atlantic has already responded by adding a fuel surcharge to ticket prices in May.The airline said the surcharge was necessary because of the level of fuel prices. Its chief executive, Corneel Koster, said it was absolutely required at current fuel costs and added that it was hard... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 02:32 LONDON
Trump downplays US-Iran conflict as 'small potatoes' amid claims of no active shooting
US President Donald Trump has downplayed the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, describing it as "small potatoes" and "not a big thing" during remarks at the White House. His comments came as the confrontation entered its seventh month, with no clear end in sight and with the administration continuing to frame the fighting in narrower terms than a full war. Trump said the United States was carrying out "intermittent strikes" and insisted, "We're not fighting right now.There's no fighting." He also said the US was "taking out a lot of oil" and claimed Washington "controls the Hormuz... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 01:30 LONDON
October 7 attack shapes Israel's election fight and blame battle
Three years after the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack, the assault remains central to Israeli politics as the country heads toward late-October elections. The episode, which killed 1,139 Israelis and led to about 250 people being taken captive, continues to shape public debate over security, accountability and leadership. The political fallout has intensified as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces renewed criticism over how his government handled warnings before the attack.The latest reporting says Netanyahu is under pressure for not establishing an independent inquiry into the failures surrounding October 7. Similar inquiries have already examined the conduct of the army and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 18:05 LONDON
South Korea weighs Hormuz contributions amid US pressure and maritime disruption
South Korea is considering possible contributions to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, after the presidential office said it was reviewing a range of assistance options. The statement came as the strategic waterway remains under strain from disruption to maritime traffic and continued pressure from the United States on allies to take part in efforts linked to Iran. Officials stressed that no decision has been made.The presidential office said on Friday that various forms of assistance were being examined, including military contributions described only in general terms. An unnamed official said Seoul would take into account domestic legal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 13:59 LONDON
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Trump says he will ask Europeans to repay US aid for Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has said he will ask European countries to repay American aid given to Ukraine under the administration of his predecessor, Joe Biden. He made the remarks in a post on his Truth Social platform, saying the United States had given "hundreds of billions of dollars" to Ukraine and NATO "free of charge". He did not name which countries he believes should pay, but said the request would come "somewhat belatedly".Mr Trump has long argued that European allies should shoulder more of the cost of Western support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, which began more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 13:30 LONDON
Iran says it struck US bases in Kuwait and the UAE as probe continues into deadly wedding attack
Iran said on Thursday that it had hit United States military targets in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates with missiles and drones, widening the confrontation with Washington across the Gulf. The claims came as Kuwait said its air defences intercepted incoming projectiles, while the United Arab Emirates said it had not been struck. The latest exchange followed a deadly attack on a wedding in the coastal town of Kuhestak, which Iran has blamed on the United States.According to the supplied material, Kuwait's army said it intercepted a missile and a drone launched from Tehran, and described the attack as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
US investigates alleged wedding strike in southern Iran as Tehran says it hit bases in Kuwait and the UAE
The United States says it is investigating Iranian claims that a missile strike hit a wedding in southern Iran, killing at least four people and injuring dozens more. Vice-President JD Vance said he was "extremely sceptical" about the allegation, but confirmed the administration would examine it. Iran says the strike hit a home in Sirik, in the country's south near the Strait of Hormuz, and has described the incident as a war crime.The Iranian Red Crescent Society said shrapnel from a missile struck the ceremony on Tuesday, leaving 67 people hurt and killing at least four. Iranian state media later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 23:59 LONDON
US Vice President declines timeline for end of Iran war amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
United States Vice President JD Vance has declined to give a timeline for the end of the US-Israeli war on Iran, saying he could not say when the conflict would be over. He made the remarks at a White House briefing on Thursday, where he also questioned whether the confrontation should even be described as a war. His comments came after days of intense fire between the two sides and amid continuing concern over disruption to global energy markets.Vance said there was "no active shooting" at present, while acknowledging that there had been places where the conflict had flared up.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 22:30 LONDON
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Trump attacks reports of U.S. munitions shortages as Iran war enters seventh month
President Donald Trump has again rejected media reports that the United States is running low on offensive and defensive munitions as the war with Iran enters its seventh month. In a post on his Truth Social account, he said the military is producing munitions at "levels never seen before" and has "far more than we could ever use." He also described outlets reporting on the shortages as "treasonous scum" and accused them of failing to report accurately on the conflict. The latest comments follow similar remarks Trump made in August after reports that he had grown frustrated with Defence Secretary... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 18:59 LONDON
Europe gas prices surge to three-year highs as winter storage pressure builds
Households in the United Kingdom are being warned that higher energy bills could follow a sharp rise in wholesale gas prices across Europe. The increase comes as countries try to refill storage ahead of winter, with stocks still below normal for this time of year. The European benchmark gas price has climbed to its highest level since late 2022, while UK gas prices have also reached their highest point since late 2022.The benchmark in Europe topped €75 per megawatt hour on Wednesday, according to market data cited in the report. In the UK, gas prices this week rose above 185p... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 15:02 LONDON
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Dutch central bank moves more gold to London amid crisis preparedness concerns
The Dutch central bank has confirmed that it shifted part of the country's gold reserves from North America to London, saying the move was intended to improve resilience and preparedness for severe crises. The bank said the relocation also makes the reserves more tradable if they are ever needed. The Netherlands holds 612.4 tonnes of gold, valued at about 72.2 billion euros, or $83.8 billion.In a statement, central bank president Olaf Sleijpen said the institution expects it will never need to use the gold, but wants to be better prepared for extreme disruption. The bank said the transfer was carried... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 14:32 LONDON
Iran sentences protester Ali Zarei to death over 2022 unrest, rights groups say
An Iranian court has sentenced protester Ali Zarei to death in a case linked to the 2022 anti-government unrest, according to human rights organisations. Zarei, 27, was reportedly convicted last month on the charge of "corruption on earth" and ordered to be executed by hanging. Rights groups say the case is part of a wider pattern of prosecutions against people accused of taking part in the protests.According to the supplied reports, Zarei lost an eye during the crackdown on the 2022 demonstrations. The same reports say he later sought refuge in Germany, although the circumstances of his return to Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 14:30 LONDON
China's support for Iran shows its limits as US pressure intensifies
China's backing for Iran is being tested as the United States steps up pressure on Tehran, according to analysts cited in the supplied material. Beijing remains one of Iran's most important economic partners, but the row says it is unlikely to go far beyond its existing trade links to shield Tehran from sanctions and military pressure. The issue has also been visible this week at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation gathering, where Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian were both present.The supplied analysis says China opposes the latest US pressure campaign, including sanctions and military attacks, but is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 08:02 LONDON
Asia races to expand oil and gas storage after Strait of Hormuz disruption
Asian economies are moving to expand oil and gas storage closer to home after severe disruption to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The shift comes after months of reduced shipping through the waterway, which normally carries much of the Gulf fuel supply on which the region depends. Governments across the region are now looking for ways to reduce exposure to future conflict in the Middle East.The disruption followed the war between the United States and Israel and Iran six months ago, which triggered sharp price rises and emergency conservation measures across Asia. Those measures included price caps, alternate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 06:02 LONDON
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Republican Senator Thom Tillis Urges Trump to Fire Defence Secretary Hegseth Amid War With Iran
United States Senator Thom Tillis has publicly called on President Donald Trump to remove Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of creating a leadership void at the Pentagon. The criticism comes as the US military is under strain from the ongoing war with Iran. Tillis made the appeal in a social media post on Wednesday, marking a sharp public break with a senior member of his own party.In his post, Tillis said he had seen "inept management" of service members and argued that Hegseth was "intimidated by competence". He said the defence secretary was retreating into culture-war politics instead of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 23:30 LONDON
USS Abraham Lincoln pauses in Thailand after 286-day deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived at Laem Chabang in Thailand after 286 days at sea, marking a pause in one of the US Navy's longest recent deployments. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier reached the port on Wednesday after a mission that began in the Pacific and was later redirected to the Middle East. The stop is being treated as a rest-and-recreation visit for the crew.The carrier is carrying about 5,000 sailors and Marines, and its flight deck has been seen with helicopters and combat aircraft, including F-35 jets. According to the supplied reporting, the ship left California in November 2025... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 16:59 LONDON
Global bond sell-off deepens as Strait of Hormuz closure keeps borrowing costs elevated
Markets are continuing to price in higher borrowing costs for governments as tensions in the Middle East keep energy prices elevated. The latest analysis says the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran are feeding expectations of higher inflation and interest rates across major economies. That has added fresh pressure to government bond markets already under strain from heavy issuance and persistent fiscal concerns.The report says the immediate market response is being driven by the assumption that oil and gas prices will stay higher for longer, rather than ease as some investors... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 16:01 LONDON
Xi urges Middle East states to oppose external interference during rare Egypt visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on Middle East countries to oppose external interference and to shape their own security arrangements during a rare visit to Egypt. The remarks came during talks in Cairo with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Xi's first visit to the country in a decade. The meeting took place at the Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in the Egyptian capital, where Xi was greeted with a 21-gun salute.According to the supplied material, Xi said the people of the Middle East should be the masters of their own affairs and should support regional dialogue on peace and security. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 15:30 LONDON
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Greece signs $3.5bn defence deal with Israel for Achilles Shield
Greece and Israel have signed a $3.5bn defence deal to build an integrated air and missile defence network known as Achilles Shield. The agreement was concluded on Monday and is described as the largest defence deal ever between the two countries. It is intended to combine interceptors, radars and drone-defence systems into a single layered shield for Greek territory.The package includes the David's Sling and Spyder interceptor systems, the Barak air and missile defence system and multimission radars. A separate deal adds Drone Dome systems to protect strategic sites from unmanned aerial vehicles. Greece's Defence Minister Nikos Dendias has said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 10:00 LONDON
Iran fisherwoman says war has disrupted life and livelihoods on Hengam Island
An Iranian fisherwoman on Hengam Island has described how the war between the United States and Israel and Iran has disrupted daily life, fishing and tourism on the southern island. Khadijeh Bandari said the bombing campaign shattered what she called an ordinary seaside routine built around fishing, a small guesthouse and a restaurant. Her account points to the wider civilian and economic impact of the conflict beyond military targets.Bandari said she and her family sold fish through an Instagram page and delivered it to cities across Iran, while also serving tourists at a seaside restaurant. She said the business was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 08:00 LONDON
Israel expands presence and operations in southern Lebanon, BBC reports
Israel is expanding its military presence in southern Lebanon and continuing strikes and demolitions there despite a ceasefire announced in June, according to a report from the border area. The account describes a landscape of destroyed buildings, abandoned crops and a largely empty road near the Mediterranean coast close to Naqoura. It says the Lebanese state presence is limited to a checkpoint near the town, while Israeli flags and checkpoints mark the start of territory under Israeli control.The report says a Lebanese military checkpoint painted in the national colours is the last visible sign of state authority near Naqoura, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 06:30 LONDON
G20 finance talks end in North Carolina amid dispute over Russia's presence
G20 finance leaders have ended a two-day meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, with most members backing the chair's statement despite disagreement over Russia's attendance. The United States said the presence of Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov did not affect the talks, while European allies voiced frustration at the optics of welcoming him at a US-hosted gathering. The meeting also took place against the backdrop of the war in the Middle East and US President Donald Trump's tariffs.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the fact that nearly all participants agreed to the chair's statement showed there had been no impact from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 05:35 LONDON
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Peru breaks diplomatic relations with Iran over Middle East escalation and Hormuz restrictions
Peru has broken diplomatic relations with Iran, citing Tehran's role in escalating tensions in the Middle East and restrictions on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The decision was announced by Peru's foreign ministry on Tuesday and was presented as a response to what it described as violence and instability in the region. It also reflects a broader foreign-policy stance that the government said is rooted in pacifism and respect for international law.According to the Peruvian government, the move was prompted by several concerns at once. These included Iran's actions in the Middle East, what Lima described as severe restrictions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 04:00 LONDON
IAEA warns urgent access is needed to Iranian nuclear sites amid verification concerns
The International Atomic Energy Agency has said it urgently needs access to Iranian nuclear sites and information on nuclear material, warning that the lack of verification is a proliferation concern. In a quarterly report seen by news agencies, the UN nuclear watchdog said the situation requires "utmost urgency". The report also highlighted unresolved access issues at facilities including the Isfahan plant.The agency said its lack of information about the material and its inability to verify it at facilities in Iran is a matter of proliferation concern. Director General Rafael Grossi said the long-standing problems and repeated crises around the issue... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 23:30 LONDON
Canada and US trade tensions escalate as Carney warns Washington to take talks seriously
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said trade talks with the United States can only move forward if Washington takes the dispute more seriously. Speaking in Ottawa, he said US officials should stop what he described as mocking and dismissive behaviour and focus on substantive negotiations. His comments came as the two countries remain locked in a tariff dispute that has widened into a broader political confrontation.The latest escalation followed the collapse of negotiations on 22 August, when the United States imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $20bn worth of Canadian goods. Canada has said it will respond with retaliatory tariffs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 21:59 LONDON
Israel finance and defence ministries clash over war spending as budget pressure grows
Israel's finance and defence ministries are locked in a dispute over the cost of the country's ongoing wars, with the military warning that delays could affect national security. The row comes as the government weighs a further 15 billion shekels for the armed forces, according to the supporting material. If approved, the 2026 defence budget would rise to 184 billion shekels, a level described in the source as near-record.The disagreement centres on how to fund military operations across several fronts at once. The source says Israeli forces remain deployed in Lebanon and Syria, while also continuing to occupy Gaza and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 21:33 LONDON
Iran says it would return to June ceasefire deal if the US does the same
Iran has said it is ready to return to the ceasefire deal reached with the United States in June if Washington also honours the agreement. President Masoud Pezeshkian made the remarks on Tuesday at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan, according to Iranian state media. His comments came after the first exchange of fire between the two countries in a month and amid renewed strain over the fragile framework.Pezeshkian said that if the United States returns to its commitments in the memorandum of understanding, Iran will immediately reciprocate. The June framework called for an immediate ceasefire and opened a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 17:32 LONDON
SCO leaders in Bishkek condemn strikes on Iran and Western sanctions
Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation have signed a declaration in Bishkek condemning military strikes on Iran and Western sanctions, adding a sharp diplomatic note to the two-day summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital. The joint statement, known as the Bishkek Declaration, was endorsed by leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. It also backed Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and called for disputes to be resolved through political and diplomatic means.The declaration said the strikes on Iranian territory had caused civilian casualties and damage to the country's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 15:00 LONDON
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Oil prices rise further as US-Iran tensions flare again over Hormuz fears
Oil prices rose further on Tuesday as renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran revived fears of a broader escalation and possible disruption to global energy supplies. The latest moves came after weeks of relative calm, but shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained subdued and traders continued to price in fresh risk. The confrontation is now feeding directly into both market volatility and political pressure over fuel costs.According to the supplied report, Washington struck Iranian rocket launchers on the island of Larak on Sunday, prompting Tehran to target US forces in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 06:29 LONDON
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye move to operationalise Mecca security pact in Istanbul
Top defence and foreign affairs officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye are meeting in Istanbul to work out how to turn their Mecca security agreement into an operational framework. The talks are focused on how the pact will function in practice after the three countries signed it in Mecca on 7 August. The agreement says an attack on one member will be treated as an attack on all three.The meeting is expected to centre on coordination of defence production capabilities and deeper cooperation in the defence industry. It comes as the three governments try to move from a political... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 21:32 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 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
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
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
