US refunds $81 billion in tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
The United States government has refunded $81 billion in tariffs collected under a contested trade policy, according to newly released federal budget figures. The repayments follow a Supreme Court ruling that found a substantial portion of the levies unlawful. The refunds were paid to companies that had imported goods subject to the tariffs, marking a major reversal for a policy central to President Donald Trump's economic agenda.The figures show a sharp rise from the $5 billion returned during the same period a year earlier. Most of the repayments were processed in May and June, with a Treasury official saying the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 12:35 LONDON
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WHO says DR Congo Ebola outbreak may be up to four times larger than official toll
The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be far larger than the official figures suggest. The agency said on Tuesday that modelling indicates the scale of the outbreak is at least two to four times the number of cases that have been found. The warning comes as the country continues to report a fast-moving health emergency first detected in mid-May.According to the latest official figures cited by the agency, the outbreak has infected more than 1,960 people and killed over 700. WHO emergencies director Chikwe Ihekweazu said the outbreak is outpacing the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 12:32 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Iran conflict widens as EU steps up sanctions, aid and accession moves
Fighting around Iran widened again as Pakistan, Qatar and Oman pushed for talks, even after the latest US Iran escalation, with Pakistan saying it was still urging dialogue as the conflict moved beyond the original ceasefire framework. 🔗India formally protested to Iran after an Indian sailor was killed in attacks on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, summoning the Iranian envoy over the incident. 🔗In the Gulf, Yemen's Houthis said they fired missiles at Abha airport in south western Saudi Arabia after air strikes hit Sanaa's airport, marking another sharp cross border exchange. 🔗Ukraine said its drone forces... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Jul 2026 12:19 LONDON
China's monthly car exports top 1 million as trade surplus pressure builds
China's monthly car exports topped 1 million for the first time in June, according to official customs data released on Tuesday. The figures showed that overall overseas shipments from the world's second-largest economy rose 27% year on year. The data also kept China on track to match or exceed last year's record trade surplus of $1tn.The export performance was driven by strong demand for Chinese brands, including BYD and Jaecoo, as well as higher shipments of chips linked to global demand for artificial intelligence. Customs data showed exports of integrated circuits reached 32bn. The same release indicated that exports to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 12:07 LONDON
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US and Iran exchange strikes for a third night as Hormuz confrontation widens
The confrontation between the United States and Iran intensified further on Tuesday as fresh strikes were reported across southern Iran and around the Strait of Hormuz. The supplied material says US attacks continued for a third consecutive night, while Iran responded with strikes on Gulf targets including tankers and facilities linked to US forces. The latest developments also included reports of a naval blockade and renewed threats around one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.According to the rows, four areas of Bushehr in southern Iran were hit by US projectiles, with the IRNA news agency citing a local official.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 11:59 LONDON
Yemen's Houthis launch missiles at Saudi Arabia after strike on Sanaa airport
Yemen's Houthis said they launched missiles at Abha airport in south-western Saudi Arabia after air strikes hit Sanaa's airport, in a sharp cross-border exchange that raised tensions between the two sides. The Saudi-led coalition said its air defences intercepted the missiles and that no casualties were reported. The episode followed strikes on the runway at Sanaa International Airport, which the Houthis blamed on Saudi Arabia.The Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of "blatant aggression" and said the attack on Sanaa's airport targeted the departure and landing runways. Footage posted on social media showed smoke rising above the capital after the strikes, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 11:29 LONDON
EU adopts first European Peace Facility aid measure for Philippines maritime security
The Council adopted the first-ever assistance measure under the European Peace Facility for the Philippines, with a value of EUR 15 million. The measure is designed to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines in strengthening maritime domain awareness across the country's maritime zones. According to the text, the support will include non-lethal equipment and related training. The stated purpose is to contribute to regional stability and to protect civilian populations, particularly in coastal and maritime areas. The EU said the measure reflects deepening security and defence exchanges with the Philippines. It builds on the establishment of the EU-Philippines Security... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 11:00 LONDON
EU sanctions 15 people and one entity over abuse of Ukrainian POWs and detainees
The Council decided today to impose restrictive measures on 15 individuals and one entity responsible for serious human rights violations against Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian detainees both in the temporarily occupied regions of Ukraine and in Russia. The EU is imposing restrictive measures under the European Union's Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime against eight Russian individuals and one entity responsible for torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) and civilian detainees in the occupied Ukrainian territories. Among those listed is Dmitry Neelov, first deputy head of the Olenivka prison in Donetsk... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 11:00 LONDON
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EU opens second accession negotiation area with Ukraine and Moldova
The European Union has opened a second area of membership negotiations with Ukraine, marking another step in Kyiv's bid to join the bloc. Moldova also opened its second area of talks on the same day, as several candidate countries advanced through the accession process. The developments were presented as part of a series of intergovernmental conferences linked to EU enlargement.The move follows the formal launch of the first phase of membership talks with Ukraine last month, after a long delay caused by opposition from Hungary. Joining the EU requires candidate countries to negotiate their way through six clusters of subjects... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 11:00 LONDON
EU opens accession negotiations with Ukraine on external relations cluster
The EU and Ukraine have opened accession negotiations on the external relations cluster, known as Cluster 6. The move adds a second negotiating area in Ukraine's membership process and covers how candidate countries align their international, trade and defence policies with the EU. The announcement said the step came just one month after the opening of Cluster 1, Fundamentals, and two weeks into the Irish presidency. Thomas Byrne, Ireland's Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs, said the latest opening was another milestone in Ukraine's EU membership journey and a testament to the country's commitment to move forward as... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 11:00 LONDON
Fontainebleau forest wildfire south of Paris spreads to more than 1,300 hectares amid heatwave
French firefighters are continuing to battle two wildfires in the Fontainebleau forest south-east of Paris after the burned area grew to more than 1,300 hectares. The fires began on Sunday and spread rapidly across the UNESCO biosphere reserve as France endured another heatwave. About 1,000 people in and around Fontainebleau were evacuated, and rail and road traffic were disrupted during the busy holiday weekend.The response included four Canadair aircraft, two Dash planes and three water-bombing helicopters, alongside firefighters on the ground. By nightfall on Monday, about 600 firefighters remained mobilised, according to rescue commander Jean-Marc Sicard. The forest fire broke... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 10:34 LONDON
India summons Iran envoy after Indian sailor dies in Hormuz tanker attacks
India has lodged a formal protest with Iran after an Indian crew member was killed in attacks on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of External Affairs summoned Iran's deputy chief of mission following the incident, which involved the vessels Mombasa and Al Bahiyah. The latest diplomatic step adds to the fallout from a maritime attack that has already drawn regional and international concern.According to the supplied material, the tankers were struck while passing through the southern shipping lane of the strait. The UAE Ministry of Defence said the vessels came under attack in Omani territorial... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 09:30 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Hormuz tensions deepen as strikes, blockade and oil shock rattle markets
US and Iranian forces exchanged fresh strikes for a third consecutive night, with the confrontation now spilling into shipping and energy markets as President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices jumped. 🔗The US Navy said a new blockade at the entrance to the strait will begin on Tuesday night, while gold fell about 3% after the announcement, underlining how quickly investors are repricing the risk from the crisis. 🔗 🔗In the latest maritime incident, two United Arab Emirates oil tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, killing an Indian crew member and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Jul 2026 08:38 LONDON
Judge says Trump IRS settlement manipulated the court in self-dealing ruling
A federal judge in the United States has ruled that Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service manipulated the justice system. District Judge Kathleen Williams said the case was an unparalleled exercise in self-dealing, in a sharp rebuke of the settlement that followed. The ruling adds a new legal and political flashpoint to a dispute that began with the release of Trump's tax records.According to the court's findings, Trump sued the IRS after a contractor leaked more than two decades of his tax information to the press in 2020. The lawsuit was filed on January 29, a year after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 06:34 LONDON
US escalates campaign against International Criminal Court as Rubio vows to dismantle it
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has launched a sharper campaign against the International Criminal Court, saying the United States will move to "dismantle" the Hague-based tribunal. In a video statement and a lengthy opinion piece, Rubio described the court as an "intolerable threat to US sovereignty" and said the effort could include further sanctions and other measures. The State Department said the campaign would "systematically disable" the court's ability to operate, target American servicemen or officials, or otherwise threaten American sovereignty.The new language marks a more explicit escalation in a dispute that has already seen Washington impose sanctions on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 06:31 LONDON
Trump amplifies claims of vandalism at the Reflecting Pool, no foreign-policy shift signaled
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "ABC Fake News and its shaky anchor, David Muir, said that the Reflecting Pool was drained to address Peeling Paint (there is no paint, it was slashed with a knife, or box cutter, high grade colored waterproofing liner - it was VANDALISM!) and Algae Blooms (also caused by Vandals, but removed long ago!). In other words, the story was FAKE NEWS, but heavily slanted away from the real cause of the problem, Vandalism. It will be fixed soon, and better than ever. 60 monuments and fountains... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 Jul 2026 05:30 LONDON
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Andy Burnham secures Labour backing in bid to become UK prime minister
Andy Burnham has moved into pole position to become the next British prime minister after securing the backing of more than 85% of Labour MPs, according to the supplied report. The former mayor of Greater Manchester is now said to have enough support within the parliamentary party that his bid cannot be challenged by other Labour MPs. The development comes after Keir Starmer resigned last month following heavy criticism from within his own party.The report says Burnham received a further 27 nominations on Monday afternoon, taking his total to 349 MPs. Under Labour rules, a challenger would need the support... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
President Trump warns Iranian vessels against approaching U.S. blockade
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Patriot, Anthony DiLorenzo, who is running to represent the fantastic people of New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District! As a very successful Businessman and Entrepreneur, Anthony understands the America First Policies required to Create GREAT Jobs, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Promote MADE IN THE U. A., and Champion our Nation's Golden Age. As your next Congressman, he will work tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Advance Election Integrity, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 22:00 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as oil surge, Meta jump and chip weakness split the tape
Executive summary: US stocks finished mixed, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow all lower as energy strength and a sharp Meta rally were offset by weakness in chips, small caps and defense names. WTI crude jumped nearly 6%, natural gas sank more than 10%, and Bitcoin and Ether both firmed, underscoring a session shaped by geopolitics, inflation sensitivity and a rotating risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 13 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
European Commission launches Gaza recovery initiative as donor backing expands
The European Commission has announced an initial package of almost 900 million euros, or about $1bn, for Gaza recovery work, as donors met in Brussels on Monday. The initiative, called the Team Gaza Initiative, is aimed at early recovery projects after more than two years of war. It is intended to support basic services and reconstruction-related work in the territory.According to the supplied material, the funding will go toward water and sanitation infrastructure, debris removal, and the restoration of health infrastructure. The European Commission said the package is part of a broader effort to help rebuild Gaza and provide what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 18:29 LONDON
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Day News Recap: US Iran strikes widen as Europe hardens sanctions and Asia reels from deadly fires
US forces carried out another wave of strikes on Iran, deepening a confrontation that has now spread across the Gulf, while President Donald Trump said the United States would act as the “guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz and restart a naval blockade of Iran. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Iraq’s prime minister Ali al Zaidi is heading to Washington for talks on energy, trade and security, and Israel has set national elections for 27 October, a vote widely seen as a test for Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership. 🔗 🔗Europe moved to tighten pressure on Moscow and its networks, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Jul 2026 18:21 LONDON
Iraqi Prime Minister heads to Washington for talks on energy, trade and security
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is travelling to the United States for talks with President Donald Trump, in what officials describe as his first foreign trip since taking office in May. The visit is expected to focus on energy investment, trade and the role of pro-Iran groups, alongside efforts to deepen economic ties between Baghdad and Washington. Iraqi government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi said the trip marks a shift in relations from crisis management to a strategic economic partnership.Al-Aboudi said the talks are not aimed at a temporary arrangement but at building a durable long-term partnership that serves both countries' interests.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 16:59 LONDON
Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin detained near Moscow after announcing Duma run
Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has been detained by police in a town west of Moscow, according to his social media account and his press secretary. The detention took place on Monday morning, weeks after he said he would stand as a candidate in September's State Duma elections. His press secretary said he was taken from his home, and the reason for the detention was not immediately known.Nadezhdin was recently designated a "foreign agent" by the justice ministry, which accused him of spreading false information about the Russian government and calling people to take part in unauthorised rallies. That designation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 16:02 LONDON
Japan moves to create first centralized intelligence agency since World War II
Japan is moving ahead with plans to create its first centralized intelligence body since World War II, in a significant overhaul of how the government gathers and analyses security information. The reform is intended to strengthen the country's response to espionage, foreign interference and other threats from abroad. It also marks a shift away from a long-standing reliance on external intelligence support, particularly from the United States.Legislation to establish the new structure has already passed both houses of the National Diet, clearing the upper house in May after earlier approval in the lower house. The law is described as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 14:33 LONDON
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Russia fuel shortages and unrest add pressure on Putin amid war-linked oil strikes
Russia's petrol shortage is being described as reaching a breaking point, with reports of fights at fuel stations and growing pressure on Vladimir Putin over the strain on supplies. The disruption is being linked to Ukrainian strikes on key oil facilities, which are said to be damaging the Russian economy and worsening the fuel crisis. The reported unrest has spread across several locations, including Penza, Moscow, Ryazan, Serov and parts of Siberia.According to the supplied report, motorists in Penza fought after accusations that some drivers were jumping the queue. In Moscow, a woman said a man threatened her with a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 12:59 LONDON
Unusually warm rivers force pressure on French nuclear output
Persistent heat and below-average rainfall across western and central Europe are putting pressure on rivers used to cool reactors in France. The conditions have warmed waterways and lowered river levels, creating operational constraints for nuclear plants that depend on river water for cooling. EDF has already temporarily shut down one reactor at the Golfech nuclear power station after the Garonne River approached its environmental discharge threshold.The situation is linked to a prolonged weather pattern that brought above-average temperatures, prolonged sunshine and suppressed rainfall through June and the first half of July. According to the supplied material, the same conditions have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 12:30 LONDON
Israel election set for 27 October as Netanyahu faces leadership test
Israel's parliament has confirmed that the country will hold national elections on 27 October, the last date allowed by law. The vote is being widely framed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership after the Gaza war that began in 2023. The Knesset said its current term will end on 17 July, meaning the next election date is already fixed and there is no need for a dissolution law.The parliament said the ruling coalition can complete a full four-year term for the first time in decades. Netanyahu, who is 76 and Israel's longest-serving prime minister, has said he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 05:29 LONDON
EU foreign ministers meet in Brussels on Ukraine, Middle East and Black Sea
EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss Russian aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and the Black Sea. The talks are taking place at the first Foreign Affairs Council meeting under Ireland's EU Presidency. Ireland's foreign minister, Helen McEntee, is attending the meeting in the Belgian capital.The agenda includes support for Ukraine and the question of further sanctions against Russia. McEntee said support for Ukraine will be central to Ireland's work over the next six months. She also said additional sanctions on Russia are a major foreign policy priority for the Irish Presidency.The meeting brings... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 00:32 LONDON
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Syria's transitional parliament meets in Damascus after Assad's overthrow
Syria's newly appointed transitional parliament has held its inaugural session in Damascus, marking a significant step in the country's political transition more than 18 months after Bashar al-Assad was toppled. Members of the chamber took the constitutional oath on Sunday as the People's Assembly convened for the first time under the new authorities. President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who led the rebel offensive that removed Assad and is now Syria's president, urged lawmakers to put national interest first.Al-Sharaa said the assembly should focus on improving the economy, strengthening public services and attracting international investment. He also called on lawmakers to help foster... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
Ukraine's Zelenskyy announces cabinet reshuffle and plans to replace Prime Minister Svyrydenko
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a cabinet reshuffle and proposed replacing Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. The move is part of what he described as a change in political strategy, with a stronger focus on foreign policy and security goals. Zelenskyy also said there would be changes in the leadership of some law enforcement agencies.In a lengthy post on social media, Zelenskyy said each priority foreign policy direction would be overseen by a specific person with substantial experience. He said the aim was to deliver on agreements reached at leaders' level and meet the expectations of the Ukrainian people. Zelenskyy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 15:00 LONDON
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Spain wildfire near Almeria as rescue teams find badly burned British couple amid ongoing containment efforts
Emergency crews in southern Spain have rescued a British couple from a ravine after they were caught in the wildfire that has devastated Almeria province. The pair were found badly burned and semi-conscious near the village of Bedar in the early hours of Friday, according to local accounts of the operation. They were taken to hospital and are now in intensive care.The couple were discovered by Civil Guard officers searching for survivors in the worst-hit area, after hearing cries for help and climbing down a hillside to reach them. One rescuer said the team followed the sound and kept searching... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 13:59 LONDON
Qatar announces death of former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani at 74
Qatar's Amiri Diwan has announced the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir who ruled the country from 1995 to 2013. He died this morning at the age of 74, according to the statement. Sheikh Hamad was widely seen as a central figure in shaping modern Qatar.The emir's office said it mourned "the great loss to the nation" and described him as the Father Emir. It said he passed away on Sunday morning, without giving further details on the circumstances of his death. Sheikh Hamad stepped aside in 2013 and handed power to his son, Sheikh... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 12:03 LONDON
Khamenei funeral and Iran escalation around the Strait of Hormuz intensify
Millions of people in Iran have reportedly attended the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to the supplied material, as the country's confrontation with the United States and its allies continues to dominate the regional agenda. The event was presented as both a public mourning ceremony and a carefully managed political moment. The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the wider escalation, with the ceasefire described in the rows as having collapsed.The material says hundreds of foreign reporters and social media influencers were granted rare access to Iran to cover the funeral, suggesting Tehran is placing strong emphasis on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 11:29 LONDON
Typhoon Bavi hits Zhejiang as evacuations rise to nearly 2 million
Typhoon Bavi made its first landfall in the coastal city of Yuhuan in Zhejiang at around 11:20 pm on Saturday, before striking again in Yueqing, in Wenzhou city, around midnight. The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds to eastern China on Sunday morning, and officials described it as the strongest storm to hit mainland China this year. The latest reports show the system has caused widespread disruption across Zhejiang, Shanghai and Taiwan.Nearly 2 million people were evacuated ahead of Bavi's arrival, with most of the evacuations carried out in Zhejiang province. In Yueqing, more than 1,300 trees fell after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 09:59 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: US and Iran trade blows as China storm and Ukraine attacks deepen global strain
The biggest escalation came in the Gulf, where the United States carried out a third round of strikes on Iran after Iranian forces attacked a Cyprus flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, while the waterway remained closed. Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, then issued a written call for revenge after the burial of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sharpening fears of a wider confrontation. 🔗 🔗In Ukraine, Russian missile, drone and glide bomb strikes killed seven people and wounded dozens more, with the heaviest toll reported in Sumy as attacks continued across the country. The strikes underline the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Jul 2026 09:31 LONDON
India says one national is missing after attack on commercial vessel off Oman coast
India's Ministry of External Affairs says a commercial vessel was attacked off the coast of Oman, leaving one Indian national missing and 10 others rescued. The vessel was identified as GFS Galaxy, and the incident took place on Sunday, according to the statement supplied in the material. Indian officials said the embassy in Oman is monitoring the situation and coordinating with Omani authorities during an ongoing search and rescue operation.The ministry said there were 11 Indian nationals on board the ship. It said 10 had been rescued so far, while one Indian national was still reported missing. The statement also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 08:59 LONDON
Trump frames White House renovation as part of a broader national restoration agenda
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "This is the horrible front of the White House, and it's been like that for years. The condition is deplorable, just like our Country was when I inherited it from Sleepy Joe Biden. The Radical Left Dumocrats criticize me for spending so much time bringing our White House back to the Glory of 100 years ago, Actually, it will be far better than that, and they will not shame us for bringing our Great and Brilliant Monuments to the past and the future back to levels... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 05:30 LONDON
US Justice Department says it will seek extradition of Lawrence Bishnoi after Operation Hardball indictment
The United States Department of Justice has said it intends to seek the extradition of Lawrence Bishnoi, the Indian gangster named in a recent transnational crime indictment linked to the killing of Canada-based Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Bishnoi is currently in custody in India, where he is lodged in a jail in Gujarat. The announcement follows a coordinated law enforcement operation involving the US, Canada and Europe that led to arrests connected to Indian crime syndicates with cross-border networks.A public affairs officer for the US Attorney's Office in the Central District of California said Bishnoi remains incarcerated in India... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 00:30 LONDON
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Iran leader issues revenge pledge after father's burial amid US tensions
Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has issued a written call for revenge after the burial of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as tensions with the United States remain high. The statement was read out on state television and described vengeance as the "will of the nation". It was his first public message since funeral ceremonies began this week.The message said revenge for the death of his father and predecessor "must inevitably be carried out" and pledged to avenge "the blood of the martyred leader and all the martyrs of these two wars from the criminal and disgraced killers". Ali Khamenei,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 20:59 LONDON
US and Lebanese delegations meet in Beirut on pilot zones for southern Lebanon withdrawal
Military delegations from the United States and Lebanon have met in Beirut to discuss how to implement the first phase of a US-brokered framework linked to an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The talks are focused on establishing a mechanism for the first of two so-called pilot zones under the agreement. Lebanese sources said the meeting took place on Saturday, following reports that a US delegation had arrived in the capital for the discussions.US ambassador Michel Issa told President Joseph Aoun on Thursday that the delegation was coming to determine the mechanism for carrying out the deal. The framework agreement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 20:00 LONDON
Typhoon Bavi makes second landfall in eastern China as evacuations rise
Typhoon Bavi has made a second landfall in eastern China after first coming ashore in Taizhou and then in Wenzhou, with authorities moving nearly two million people from risk areas. The storm reached the coast on Saturday evening and around midnight local time, as it tracked across Zhejiang province and toward neighbouring Fujian. Although Bavi has weakened to a Category 1 typhoon, officials say it still poses a serious threat because of the amount of moisture in its rain bands.Authorities said more than 1.7 million people were evacuated in Zhejiang, with thousands more moved in nearby provinces as a precaution... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 19:29 LONDON
Algeria and Mali restore diplomatic ties after year-long rift
Algeria and Mali have begun restoring diplomatic relations after more than a year of tension that had strained ties across the Sahel. Both countries are reinstating ambassadors and reopening airspace that had been closed to each other since April 2025. The move marks a significant thaw between two neighbours whose dispute had widened into a broader regional security concern.Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said on Saturday that Algeria's ambassador would return to Mali. His announcement came a day after Algiers fully reopened its airspace to civilian and military aircraft travelling to and from Mali. A spokesperson for Mali's military government, Issa... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
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Satellite images suggest Iran is rebuilding damaged Taleghan 2 nuclear site after US strikes
New satellite imagery suggests Iran has begun rebuilding the Taleghan 2 underground facility inside the Parchin Military Complex after it was damaged in US strikes earlier this year. The images, captured between June and early July 2026, show fresh construction activity at a site believed to be linked to nuclear weapons research. The development comes as talks between the United States and Iran remain stalled and a ceasefire has collapsed.The imagery was analysed in collaboration with the Institute for Science and International Security, which said the pictures indicate Iran has moved beyond initial damage assessment and debris removal. By 12... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 08:30 LONDON
Andy Burnham on course to become Britain's next prime minister after Labour backing
Andy Burnham is on course to become the United Kingdom's next prime minister after securing overwhelming backing from Labour MPs in the opening stage of the contest to replace Keir Starmer as party leader. He won the support of 322 of Labour's 403 MPs, leaving little room for a rival to build a viable challenge before nominations close. If no challenger emerges, Burnham is expected to be confirmed as Labour leader before taking office as prime minister later this month.The result marks a rapid and decisive start to the leadership process. Burnham's tally gives him a dominant position among Labour... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 07:32 LONDON
Trump threatens to "completely decimate" Iran as assassination row escalates
Donald Trump has escalated his warning to Iran, saying the United States would "completely decimate" the country if it attempted or succeeded in assassinating him. In a post on his social media platform on 11 July, he said 1,000 missiles were "locked and loaded" and aimed at Iran, and that orders had already been given. He added that the US military was ready, willing and able to destroy all areas of Iran for a one-year period, subject to extension.The comments came amid a fragile ceasefire and a recent exchange of fire that has further strained relations between Washington and Tehran.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 06:29 LONDON
Police question suspect in Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
A 26-year-old man is being questioned by police after his arrest on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe. Officers said the suspect was detained at an address in Newton Abbot and remains in custody as enquiries continue. Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor on Thursday after sustaining serious injuries.Devon and Cornwall Police said the case is not being treated as terrorism and that there is no information at this stage to suggest a politically motivated crime. Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said officers are remaining open-minded about the motive and that it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 03:29 LONDON
Brazil Amazon deforestation falls to lowest level in a decade under Lula
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest fell to its lowest level in a decade in the first half of 2026, according to official figures released on Friday. The data show that an estimated 1,295 square kilometres of forest were cleared between January and June, a 38% drop from the same period a year earlier. The figures mark a significant milestone for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's pledge to curb destruction in the world's largest rainforest.The numbers were published by Brazil's National Institute for Space Research, which tracks forest loss in the Amazon. They show the lowest overall level of clearing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 00:32 LONDON
Modi arrives in Auckland as first India-New Zealand prime ministerial visit in 40 years
Narendra Modi has arrived in Auckland on the final leg of his three-nation trip, where he was received by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the airport. The visit is being described as the first by an Indian prime minister to New Zealand in 40 years, giving the stop a rare diplomatic significance. Modi is due to hold bilateral talks with Luxon on Saturday at Government House in Auckland.According to the supplied material, the talks are expected to focus on trade and investment, as well as high-tech innovation in dairying, farming and high-performance sports. The Ministry of External Affairs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 00:00 LONDON
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Georgia left off NATO summit partner list, prompting isolation debate
Georgia's absence from the NATO summit in Turkey has triggered a fresh political debate in Tbilisi over whether the country is being pushed to the margins of regional security discussions. According to the supporting material, Georgia was not included in the official summit programme or the accompanying forums, unlike several other NATO partner countries and Ukraine. The omission has been interpreted by critics as a sign of political isolation, while government figures have rejected that reading.The summit in Ankara invited partner countries including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and Australia, as well as Ukraine, to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 21:32 LONDON
Peru's president-elect signals move to restore diplomatic ties with Mexico
Peru's president-elect Keiko Fujimori has said she wants to restore diplomatic relations with Mexico, raising the prospect of an end to a months-long rupture between the two countries. She made the remarks in Lima after winning Peru's presidential runoff on June 7. Fujimori said there would be "every intention" on her part to rebuild ties.The dispute dates back to November, when Peru broke off relations after Mexico granted political asylum to former Peruvian prime minister Betssy Chavez. Chavez had served in the administration of former president Pedro Castillo and later became one of the central figures in the fallout from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 20:04 LONDON
Israel bars Jerusalem grand mufti from Al-Aqsa Mosque for one week
Israeli authorities have barred Jerusalem's grand mufti, Sheikh Muhammad Hussein, from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for one week after briefly detaining him following Friday prayers, according to the Jerusalem Governorate. The move concerns one of the most sensitive religious sites in the region and comes amid continuing tensions in occupied East Jerusalem. The governorate said the ban could be renewed.The Jerusalem Governorate said Hussein was detained after delivering his Friday sermon at Al-Aqsa Mosque and was later released. In a message cited by the governorate, officials said the arrest was carried out to serve him with an order preventing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 17:32 LONDON
US-Iran escalation threatens oil supply recovery, IEA warns as Hormuz disruption persists
The International Energy Agency has warned that renewed fighting between the United States and Iran could derail a fragile recovery in global oil markets. The warning comes as a lull in hostilities and backroom diplomacy had appeared to create space for a possible revival of the ceasefire. The agency said the latest escalation risks prolonging disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy trade.According to the supplied material, the conflict had already cut as much as 14 million barrels per day of crude oil flows when the waterway was effectively closed. The IEA said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 13:29 LONDON
Iran funeral crowds burn Trump effigy amid anti-U.S. chants in Mashhad
Crowds in Iran burned a giant effigy of Donald Trump during the public funeral procession for Ali Khamenei in Mashhad, according to footage shared by Iran's state-linked PressTV. The scene took place on Thursday, 9 July, as the funeral of the former supreme leader moved through the city. The procession had been under way for nearly a week and ended with Khamenei's burial in Mashhad.The effigy was made to resemble the US president and was lifted by a crane before people in the crowd set fire to its feet. The flames spread and the figure later collapsed in pieces, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 12:31 LONDON
Ukraine and US still finalising technical terms for Patriot missile production
Trump said at the NATO summit in Turkiye that Ukraine would be given the right to make Patriot missile systems, but he gave no timetable for when production could begin. He told Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United States would show Ukraine how to do it, while also saying Washington would keep its own stockpile. Ukraine said it will try to master domestic production as soon as possible, but the immediate practical steps remain unclear.The announcement comes as Ukraine's stock of US-made Patriot interceptors has been depleted by frequent Russian strikes, making the air-defence system one of Kyiv's most urgent military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 11:29 LONDON
UN warns aid cuts have cut off support for one million women and girls
The United Nations has warned that at least one million women and girls have lost access to critical support because of sharp cuts to foreign aid spending since January 2025. In a new report, UN Women said the reduction in funding is accelerating the collapse of women-led organisations in crisis settings. The agency said the cuts are coming as humanitarian needs continue to rise across multiple conflict-affected countries.UN Women said its findings were based on responses from 855 women-led and women's rights organisations operating in 52 crisis-affected countries. It said 84% of the groups surveyed reported higher demand for their... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 11:03 LONDON
China flooding worsens as Typhoon Maysak leaves people stranded on rooftops and triggers tornadoes
Typhoon Maysak has continued to drive severe flooding across southern and central China, with people reported stranded on rooftops in Nanning and surrounding areas in Guangxi. The storm is the first typhoon to make landfall in China in the 2026 season, and it has brought intense rainfall, swollen rivers and further disruption to already affected communities. In central China, the same weather system also helped produce two destructive tornadoes later on Monday evening.The Guangxi region received up to 280mm of rain in 12 hours, according to the supporting report, causing river levels to rise and dam walls to break. By... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 11:00 LONDON
China completes first controlled recovery of orbital-class rocket booster
China has reported its first successful controlled recovery of an orbital-class rocket booster after a Long March 10B launch in southern China. The booster returned vertically and was recovered on an offshore platform, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The test is being presented as a step toward reusable rockets and a sign of progress in a field long dominated by US companies.The Long March 10B lifted off from the Hainan commercial space launch site on Friday. About six minutes after the booster separated from the upper stage, it came back down in a controlled descent and was retrieved at sea.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 10:32 LONDON
Turkey's NATO summit revolver gifts trigger customs and security checks as leaders take delivery
Security and customs officials are continuing to deal with the fallout from Turkey's unusual summit gifts to NATO leaders, after boxes containing engraved revolvers and live ammunition were handed out in Ankara. The gifts were presented after the two-day gathering hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and several delegations were left working out how to clear and store them safely. The episode has drawn attention because the items included functioning weapons rather than symbolic souvenirs.According to the supplied report, each box contained a vintage-style revolver, six live rounds and a cleaning kit, with the recipient's name engraved on the gun.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 09:02 LONDON
H5 bird flu detected in Australian seabird for first time, with surveillance stepped up
Australia has confirmed the H5 bird flu strain in a greater crested tern found dead in Robe, South Australia, marking the first detection of the virus in a local Australian seabird. The finding was announced on Friday by federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins and comes as authorities continue to monitor wildlife along the country's southern coastline. Officials said South Australia is now leading extra surveillance in the area to check whether the virus has spread further in local bird populations.Collins said the discovery was concerning but not unexpected, and described it as another sign that Australia's biosecurity system is working.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 04:00 LONDON
Syria arrests ISIS-linked suspects over Damascus bombings during Macron visit
Syrian authorities said on Thursday they had arrested several suspects accused of carrying out bombings in Damascus, including attacks that took place during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the capital earlier this week. The Interior Ministry said the suspects were captured after simultaneous raids in four neighbourhoods in Damascus and its surrounding countryside. Officials said the operation targeted a cell they believe was behind the blasts, which killed one person and wounded dozens.Interior Minister Anas Khattab said the cell responsible for the "terrorist bombings" was now in custody, while Ahmad Dalati, head of interior security for the Damascus region,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 01:03 LONDON
Explosions reported in Iran near Bushehr and Konarak as US military denies involvement
Iranian media reported loud explosions in several locations in southern Iran late on Thursday, including areas around Bushehr, Choghadak and the coastal city of Konarak. The reports came amid continuing exchanges between Iran, the United States and Israel, with officials in Washington denying any recent US strikes. Local officials in Bushehr said one blast in the city was caused by air defence systems, while another strike hit a military headquarters on the outskirts of the city.According to the supplied report, the United States Central Command said the US military had not carried out any strikes in Iran in the past... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 22:30 LONDON
Ebola deaths in Democratic Republic of the Congo reach 600 as outbreak is described as fastest-growing ever
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say the country's Ebola outbreak has become the fastest-growing ever recorded, as confirmed deaths reached 600 and cases rose to 1,759. The latest figures, issued by the UN health agency and cited by African public health officials, show the outbreak continuing to expand since it was declared in mid-May. Officials say the virus is still outpacing the emergency response, with cases estimated to be doubling about every 28 days.Wessam Mankoula, who heads emergency preparedness and response at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, said the outbreak was the fastest-growing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 20:29 LONDON
Court hears witness say Daphne Caruana Galizia screamed before fatal car bomb in Malta
A Maltese court has heard testimony describing the final moments before the car bomb that killed journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017. A neighbour told the trial that she appeared panicked and screamed moments before the explosion near the village of Bidnija. The hearing is part of the long-running case over the alleged ordering of the killing, nearly nine years after her death.The witness, Francis Sant, said he was driving in the opposite direction when he saw Caruana Galizia's car coming towards him on the main road after she had left her home. He told the court that he first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 20:02 LONDON
Palestinian president sets legislative elections for November 28 amid pressure for reform
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree setting legislative elections for 28 November across the Palestinian Territories. The vote is intended to cover Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem, and would be the first Palestinian legislative election in 20 years if it goes ahead. The announcement adds a new step to a long-delayed political process that has been repeatedly disrupted by division, conflict and unresolved voting arrangements.The decree was issued on Thursday, according to the supplied report, as Abbas and the Palestinian leadership face mounting international pressure to demonstrate legitimacy and reform. The report says the move follows... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 18:59 LONDON
Nigeria orders probe after fake federal agency received budget funding and office space
Nigeria's president has ordered an investigation after a fictitious federal body was found to have received budget funding and office space, triggering a political storm in the run-up to January's general election. The case centres on the presidential foreign intervention promotion council, or PFIPC, which was allocated 1.3 billion naira in the 2026 budget. The development has intensified scrutiny of governance and corruption in Africa's most populous country.According to the supplied material, the issue first came to light last October when Femi Gbajabiamila, the president's chief of staff, wrote to police alleging that his signature, official seals and reference numbers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 18:04 LONDON
At least 28 killed in shoe factory fire in Jinjiang, Fujian
At least 28 people have been killed in a fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, in China's Fujian province, according to state media. Many others were still thought to be trapped inside the building as firefighters continued rescue efforts on Thursday. The blaze broke out around noon at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jiangtou village and sent thick black smoke over the site.Local reporting said the fire started on the ground floor and spread quickly through the multistorey building. More than 180 firefighters and rescue workers were dispatched, along with 35 emergency vehicles, to try to reach people inside.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 16:30 LONDON
US and Iran trade strikes for a second day as conflict spreads across the Gulf
Iran said its forces fired 10 ballistic missiles at Jordan's Azraq military base, according to a statement carried by state media, as the confrontation with the United States widened across the Gulf. Jordan said it intercepted eight missiles launched from Iran and reported no casualties or damage. The latest claims came after American strikes on Iran's southern coastal and eastern provinces and added to pressure on a fragile ceasefire that is now about three weeks old.The Iranian Revolutionary Guards said US bases in the region would be targeted if what it called US aggression was repeated. That warning followed a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 14:59 LONDON
Iran prepares to bury slain leader Khamenei in Mashhad amid mass funeral processions
Huge crowds have gathered in the eastern holy city of Mashhad as Iran prepares to bury its slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The burial in his hometown is due on Thursday and follows a week of funeral processions, rallies and mourning ceremonies across Iran. It also comes after large commemorations in Iraq, where the dead leader was honoured in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala.The supporting report says Khamenei was killed in strikes on Tehran on 28 February, along with several relatives. It says his remains arrived at Mashhad international airport on Thursday after being paraded through Tehran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 12:59 LONDON
Iran buries Ali Khamenei in Mashhad after days of public funeral rites
Iran has buried Ali Khamenei in Mashhad after several days of public funeral ceremonies following his death in a wartime attack. The burial took place on Thursday, 9 July, at the Imam Reza shrine, one of the holiest sites in the country. The funeral had been delayed for months before the public rites began on 4 July after a ceasefire was consolidated.According to the supplied report, Khamenei died on 28 February, the first day of the military conflict. The attack was carried out by the United States and Israel, and four of his relatives were also killed. The bodies were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 11:03 LONDON
Ireland's Simon Harris chairs Ecofin in Brussels as ministers discuss energy crisis and EU financial priorities
Ireland's Minister for Finance, Simon Harris, is in Brussels for a two-day meeting of EU finance and economy ministers. He is chairing the Economic and Financial Affairs Council, known as Ecofin, for the first time as part of Ireland's EU Presidency. The meeting brings together ministers at a time when the bloc is weighing both immediate geopolitical pressures and longer-term financial reforms.According to the supplied material, Harris is due to hold a bilateral meeting with the head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, on Thursday evening. Ministers are also expected to discuss the energy crisis linked to the conflict... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 00:32 LONDON
Sudan official proposes national dialogue to end civil war
A senior Sudanese official has proposed a national dialogue aimed at ending the country's civil war and setting out a path towards civilian rule and elections. Malik Agar Ayyir, who is now aligned with the Sudanese government, is calling for talks to restore the state's monopoly on arms and dissolve non-state armed groups. The proposal is intended to bring together actors aligned with Sudan's internationally recognised government and address the conflict's main political and military disputes.The plan, obtained by the source, says the dialogue could take the form of a single meeting or a series of meetings. It specifically raises... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 22:02 LONDON
Modi in Melbourne for summit with Albanese as India-Australia ties deepen
Narendra Modi is in Melbourne for talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the third annual India-Australia summit. The meeting is expected to focus on cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, critical minerals and education ties, according to the supplied material. Officials say the visit is intended to deepen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across areas of mutual interest.A spokesperson for India's Ministry of External Affairs said Modi arrived in Melbourne to a warm welcome, while Modi said on social media that the trip would add vigour to the bilateral partnership. He also said he looked forward to talks with Albanese... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 21:32 LONDON
Rescuers search for five missing after deadly landslide in Kerala, India
Rescuers in India's southern state of Kerala are searching for five people who remain missing after a deadly landslide. The incident has prompted an ongoing emergency response in the affected area, with teams continuing efforts to locate those unaccounted for. The landslide was described as deadly, but no further details on the number of confirmed fatalities were provided in the supplied material.The latest confirmed information says five people are missing, and that rescue operations are under way. The event was reported on 8 July 2026, placing it in the middle of the monsoon period when parts of Kerala are often... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 17:36 LONDON
Khamenei funeral procession moves from Najaf to Karbala as Iraq ceremonies continue
Funeral ceremonies for Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei continued in Iraq on Wednesday, with his coffin carried through the Imam Ali shrine in Najaf before being flown to Karbala for another procession. Large crowds gathered in both holy cities, and mourners were seen pushing close to the casket as it was moved by hand through the shrine complex in Najaf. The rites are part of a multi-day sequence of public mourning taking place across Iran and neighbouring Iraq.In Najaf, chants of "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" were heard as the coffin was transported towards the shrine, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 16:02 LONDON
Israeli strike in Gaza's Sabra kills aid worker and three others
An Israeli airstrike hit a car in the Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City on Tuesday evening, killing a Palestinian aid worker who helped organise public screenings of World Cup matches across the territory. Local health officials said the strike also killed two children and a taxi driver who were nearby when the vehicle was hit. The incident took place in a densely populated part of Gaza City and came amid continuing Israeli attacks in the enclave.The dead were identified as Mohamed al-Wahidi, a member of the Egyptian Committee in Gaza, the brothers Hamza al-Deri, aged 10, and Fari al-Deri, aged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 13:30 LONDON
Trump Floats F-35 Sale to Turkey and Sanctions Relief During NATO Visit
US President Donald Trump has said he is willing to consider selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey and lifting US sanctions imposed on the country. He made the remarks during a visit to Turkey on Tuesday, where he met President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a high-profile display of warming ties between the two NATO allies. The comments immediately raised questions about whether Washington could reverse restrictions that have been in place since Turkey bought a Russian air defence system.Trump said Turkey had been "much more loyal than other countries" and described the F-35 as "the best plane by far." He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 10:30 LONDON
US-Iran conflict prompts African governments to reassess security and economic priorities
African governments are reassessing their security and economic priorities as the conflict between the United States and Iran sends shockwaves through oil markets, shipping routes and financial planning. The immediate effects are being felt across the continent through higher uncertainty over energy supplies, trade flows and investment decisions. Analysts say the longer-term impact could reshape Africa's external partnerships and the balance of influence among foreign powers.The reported disruption is linked to the wider war involving the United States and Israel against Iran, which has already affected global markets. In the material provided, Lagos is identified as a reference point for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 02:30 LONDON
Ghana postpones Ramaphosa visit amid xenophobia row
Ghana has postponed a planned state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa after tensions rose over anti-migrant protests in South Africa. The decision comes after xenophobic rallies in South Africa led to the repatriation of hundreds of Ghanaians. Officials in Accra said the visit would not go ahead for the time being.Government spokesman Felix Kwakye Ofosu said Ghana had sent a communication saying it would be best to defer the trip because of the current climate around xenophobia. Ramaphosa had been due to travel to Ghana in the first week of August, and the visit had been expected to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 18:05 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
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 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
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
