Breakfast News Recap: US and Iran trade fresh strikes as Europe and Asia markets turn mixed
US forces carried out another wave of strikes on Iran on Sunday evening, extending a confrontation that has now spread across the Gulf and deepened fears over the Strait of Hormuz. 🔗Russia and Ukraine also traded drone and missile salvos overnight, with at least nine people killed across Ukraine, Russian occupied Enerhodar and Russian held areas, while a separate drone attack in Russia's Moscow region killed at least three people and wounded five. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israel has set national elections for 27 October, the last date allowed by law, in a vote widely seen as a test... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Jul 2026 10:16 LONDON
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Ukrainian drone strikes kill at least 3 in Russia's Moscow region
At least three people were killed and five others wounded in Russia's Moscow region after a drone attack, according to the regional governor. The incident was reported on Monday and was said to have hit the settlement of Pionersky in Istra. Officials said the strike was part of a wider overnight wave of drone attacks across the region.Governor Andrey Vorobyov said on Telegram that three people were killed in Pionersky when a drone fell there, and that three more were wounded in the same settlement. He added that two additional people were injured elsewhere in the Moscow region. Vorobyov also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jul 2026 06:30 LONDON
Iraqi Prime Minister to Visit Washington for Strategic Talks and Oil and Gas Deals
Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al, Zaidi is set to travel to Washington for talks with President Donald Trump, in what is being described as his first international trip since taking office. The visit is expected to centre on economic, trade and investment cooperation, alongside a package of oil and gas agreements. Government spokesman Haider al, Aboudi said Zaidi will depart on Monday for a week, long visit.According to the spokesman, the agreements to be signed will include several memorandums of understanding in the oil and gas sector. He said Iraq is preparing to bring in a number of US companies... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 21:30 LONDON
Malian army retakes Anefis after nearly a week of fighting, with about 30 soldiers killed
Mali's army says it has retaken the northern town of Anefis after nearly a week of fighting with Tuareg separatists and fighters from an armed group linked to al, Qaeda. The town, about 100km from the strategic city of Kidal, was captured on 4 July during coordinated attacks on army positions across the country. The latest battle marks a significant territorial shift in the north, where control of towns and supply routes remains contested.Army chief General Jean Elysee Dao said on state television that about 30 soldiers were killed and around 60 others wounded in the operation. He said some... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 20:30 LONDON
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Bangladesh arrests seven in Dhaka over alleged extremist network posing as martial arts group
Bangladesh authorities have arrested seven people in Dhaka's Jatrabari area over allegations that an extremist network was operating under the cover of martial arts training and religious programmes. A court in the capital later sent the accused to three days' remand after police sought seven days to question them. The case centres on claims that the group used a martial arts organisation as a front for militant activity.Police said the case was filed on 11 July by Inspector AB Siddiq of Jatrabari Police Station and named 16 people, along with several unidentified suspects. The accused were brought before Dhaka Metropolitan... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 17:02 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
Jammu and Kashmir arrests three publishers over books alleged to glorify separatists and militants
Police in Jammu and Kashmir have arrested three people linked to publishing companies over two books that authorities say contained material glorifying separatists and militant leaders. The arrests were made on Sunday by the Union Territory's counter, intelligence unit after earlier searches at publishing premises. Officials said the case is part of a wider probe into the circulation of the books in school libraries.Those arrested were identified as Inderpaul Singh of Oberoi Book Service in Jammu, and Amardeep Singh and Girish Arora of the Noida, based Dominant Publishers. Police said the operation was coordinated at both locations and that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jul 2026 13:00 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
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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
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 subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting
The US Department of Justice has subpoenaed several New York Times journalists to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan over reporting on security concerns linked to President Donald Trump's new Air Force One. The newspaper said some of the subpoenas were delivered to reporters at their homes, and that the journalists were ordered to appear next week. The move marks a sharp escalation in a dispute between the administration and the press over coverage of the aircraft.The journalists named by the newspaper include Julian E. Barnes, Eric Lipton, Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt. According to the report, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 21:02 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
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Trump attacks Maggie Haberman, signals aggressive posture on media and NYT lawsuit
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 11 July 2026 at 17:23 BST: "Maggot Hagerman has covered me incorrectly for ten years. She has made a living off her bad reporting, and will pay the price when our Multi Billion Dollar Lawsuit against The Failing New York Times gets to Court, which should not be that long." "I don't mind bad press, if they are right. I do mind Fake Reporting, like what's in her boring book, and like she's done for eleven years, with only one aim in mind, to have Trump lose Elections but, as I sit... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
Satellite images suggest fresh activity at Iranian nuclear sites
Satellite imagery analysed by a US, based research institute and reported by a television news network appears to show fresh activity at Iranian nuclear sites, raising questions about whether Tehran has begun rebuilding parts of its nuclear programme. The images are said to have been obtained by the Institute for Science and International Security and reviewed by the broadcaster. The report comes amid heightened tension over Iran's nuclear file and renewed disputes over the status of a late, June memorandum between Tehran and Washington.According to the supplied material, the memorandum was signed in late June and reportedly included an Iranian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 05:02 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
Trump removes final members of US Election Assistance Commission ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump has removed the last remaining members of the US Election Assistance Commission, leaving the federal election body without sitting commissioners months before November's midterm elections. The White House confirmed the move on Friday, after two Democratic appointees were fired by email and the lone remaining Republican commissioner resigned. The commission is now vacant at a time when Trump is pressing for broader changes to voting rules.The Election Assistance Commission, often referred to as the EAC, is a bipartisan federal body created by Congress in 2002 to support state and local election officials. Its responsibilities include issuing non,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 22:00 LONDON
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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... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 20:04 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
Super Typhoon Bavi kills at least 15 in the Philippines as Taiwan braces for impact
Super Typhoon Bavi has killed at least 15 people in the Philippines and forced more than 2,000 people to leave their homes in Taiwan as it moves across the western Pacific. The storm was advancing toward Taiwan on Friday, with authorities warning that it could also affect remote southwest Japanese islands before later reaching China. In the Philippines, the deaths were linked to two landslides caused by heavy rain on the island of Mindanao.Authorities said six people were still missing in Mindanao after the landslides, which were triggered by rainfall intensified by the storm. In Taiwan, the city of Keelung... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 13:02 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... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 18:59 LONDON
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Clacton by-election formally triggered as Farage prepares to re-fight seat
A by, election in Clacton has now been formally triggered after Nigel Farage resigned as the constituency's MP. Reform UK MP Lee Anderson moved the writ in the House of Commons on Thursday morning, setting the process in motion. The vote is likely to take place on Thursday, 13 August, although that date still needs confirmation.Farage has said he will re, fight the Essex seat, describing the contest as a test of "people versus the establishment". His resignation comes amid renewed scrutiny over his finances and a parliamentary standards investigation. Questions have centred on a reported £5 million gift from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 12:32 LONDON
IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast as Iran war fallout hits energy markets
The International Monetary Fund has cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.0 percent, citing the lingering effects of the energy shock caused by the war in the Middle East. The revision comes as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily constrained and oil markets continue to react to renewed military action. The IMF said the outlook is being shaped by both war, related disruption and a technology, driven investment boom.The fund said the 2026 forecast was lowered from 3.1 percent in April, marking its second downgrade this year. It expects global inflation to reach 4.7 percent in 2026,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 05:00 LONDON
Rahm Emanuel says Israel should no longer expect unconditional US aid
Former Obama administration official Rahm Emanuel has said Israel should no longer expect unconditional aid from the United States, in remarks delivered at Tel Aviv University. He also criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and argued that the relationship between Washington and Jerusalem needs to be reassessed. Emanuel said the alliance was at a crossroads and called for a new and different approach.Emanuel said unconditional support had encouraged a situation in which a prime minister could ignore American concerns about settlements and risk a regional war without political consequences. He said the long, standing assumption that the best thing Washington... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 22:05 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... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 10:30 LONDON
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Trump signals lifting sanctions on Turkiye and possible F-35 sales at Ankara summit
US President Donald Trump has said he will lift sanctions on Turkiye and will soon decide whether to resume sales of F, 35 fighter jets, in remarks made during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. The comments came on the sidelines of a NATO leaders' summit and point to a possible shift in Washington's long, running defence dispute with Ankara. Trump said the United States would be taking the sanctions off and described the F, 35 as a plane the US would consider selling.The issue dates back to Turkiye's purchase of Russian S, 400 air defence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 17:59 LONDON
Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body as technocratic transition advances amid stalled talks
Hamas has announced the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, in a move that clears the way for a technocratic committee to take over civilian administration. The decision marks a significant political shift for the group, which has run Gaza since seizing control from Fatah in 2007 after winning legislative elections the previous year. It comes as the ceasefire in Gaza, which took effect last October, continues to shape negotiations over the territory's future governance.A Hamas official said Mohammed al, Farra, head of the emergency committee, had submitted his resignation and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 12:02 LONDON
NATO summit in Ankara opens with major defence spending and procurement announcements
NATO has opened its summit in Ankara with a series of defence spending and procurement announcements aimed at showing that allies are responding to pressure to strengthen collective security. The alliance said it will invest about $40bn in anti, drone capabilities, while also moving to buy up to 10 Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to replace ageing AWACS early warning planes. It will also acquire up to five Northrop Grumman MQ, 4C Triton high, altitude surveillance drones, with Norway, Finland, Germany and Denmark signing a letter of intent for the purchase.Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance would also work together... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 10:32 LONDON
Peru's Roberto Sanchez concedes presidential race to Keiko Fujimori after razor-thin runoff
Left, wing candidate Roberto Sanchez has conceded Peru's presidential race to Keiko Fujimori after the country's electoral authority certified her victory in the runoff. The announcement came days after the National Jury of Elections confirmed the result of the June 7 second round. It closes a contest that had remained disputed for weeks after a narrow count and repeated allegations of irregularities.Sanchez and his party said they recognised that the National Elections Board had officially proclaimed the electoral results. The concession followed a final certified tally that gave Fujimori about 9,223,000 votes to Sanchez's 9,173,000. That margin was described as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 20:38 LONDON
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UN rights body demands release of detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia
A United Nations human rights working group has called for the immediate release of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia, saying he is in imminent danger while held in Israeli detention. The panel said his detention is arbitrary and that Israel violated multiple provisions of international human rights law in his case. Abu Safia's family and lawyer say his life is at risk and that he has shown signs of torture.The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention said the appropriate remedy would be to release him immediately and provide compensation and other reparations under international law. It said the case may... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 19:03 LONDON
Russian strike on Kyiv residential building as interceptor shortage deepens
The Ukrainian Air Force said a shortage of interceptor missiles meant none of the 23 ballistic missiles fired by Russia at Kyiv overnight were shot down. The attack left a large hole in a residential building in the capital, according to the material provided, and a survivor at the scene said she had been terrified. Ukrainian officials said at least 13 people were killed in Kyiv and six more in the wider Kyiv region.President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow would continue to hit residential buildings as long as defensive Patriot missiles remained in allies' stockpiles. The strike was described as the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 14:29 LONDON
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Sara Duterte impeachment trial opens in Manila amid heavy police deployment
The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte opened in Manila on Monday, with heavy police deployment around the Senate and protesters gathering outside the building. The proceedings mark a major new phase in a political and legal crisis that has been building for months. The case could end with Duterte being removed from office and barred from future elected posts.According to the supplied material, thousands of police officers were deployed around the Senate as the trial began. Duterte's office said she would not appear in person, and her defence team said it would seek to show that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 14:02 LONDON
Hamas leaves Gaza government, opening the way for a management committee
Hamas has said it is stepping away from the government in Gaza, opening the way for a new management committee to take shape. The move marks a notable shift in the territory's political administration, according to the supplied report. It comes at a time when Gaza's governance remains a central issue in wider discussions about the enclave's future.The report says the development was announced on 6 July 2026. It does not provide further details on the composition of the proposed committee or the timing of any handover. No additional official figures or direct quotations were included in the supplied material.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 13:35 LONDON
At least 25 killed in clash at overcrowded Sri Lankan prison in Negombo
At least 25 people have been killed and around 100 others injured in a clash between two groups of prisoners at an overcrowded prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka. The violence began on Sunday and continued into Monday, according to the supplied report. The prison is about 35 km north of Colombo, the country's commercial capital.Officials have asked the Sri Lankan military to provide support to police as the situation is brought under control. A military spokesman said troops had been requested to assist but were, at the time of the report, on standby. Police sources said parts of the prison... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 11:36 LONDON
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
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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... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data, verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police, recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro, geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance, of, power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high, profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17, year, old girl by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 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... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 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
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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
