Brazil votes in deeply polarised election as Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro face tight race
Polls have opened in Brazil's presidential election, with voters choosing between left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. The vote is taking place across a country with about 160 million registered voters, and it will also decide lawmakers, governors and senators. If no candidate wins more than 50% of valid votes, the top two contenders will go to a runoff on 25 October.The contest is being fought as a close race, with opinion polls showing Lula holding only a narrow lead that could tighten further in a second round. Lula, of the Workers' Party, is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
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Kyiv bridge hit again as Merz visits city amid four days of Russian strikes
A major bridge in Kyiv has been struck again in a Russian drone attack, with the latest hit coming on Sunday morning as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was in the city for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Pivnichnyi, or Northern, Bridge was hit shortly after Merz arrived, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, and two people were injured. The attack is part of four consecutive days of strikes on major bridges in the Ukrainian capital.Klitschko said the latest strike damaged the roadway and also hit a heating main, causing a temporary lack of hot water in the north-eastern Desnyanskyi... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 12:59 LONDON
Russia Faces Large Bill to Dismantle Ageing Nuclear Reactors
Russia is facing a substantial future bill to dismantle ageing nuclear reactors, according to a commentary published on 4 October. The piece says some reactors in the country are already more than 50 years old, raising questions about how decommissioning will be funded and managed. It also notes that Moscow continues to expand its nuclear industry abroad at the same time.The article says Rosenergoatom plans to decommission 35 reactors. It adds that the company's own estimates point to a funding shortfall of about 18.7 billion euros, against a total estimated decommissioning cost of roughly 21 billion euros. The commentary argues... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 12:37 LONDON
Sudan army says it captured al-Mazroub in North Kordofan as fighting continues
The Sudanese Armed Forces say they have captured al-Mazroub in North Kordofan after fierce fighting with the Rapid Support Forces. The town is described in the supplied material as one of the RSF's most important positions in the state, making the advance a significant battlefield gain. The army says the move is part of a wider effort to weaken RSF access to fighters and supply routes.Army Special Forces spokesman Mohamed Deidan said the town links army-held North Kordofan with West Kordofan, which he described as an RSF stronghold. He said taking al-Mazroub was an important step in cutting the RSF's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 12:34 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Kyiv hit again as Gaza, North Korea and regional tensions deepen
Kyiv was hit again by a Russian strike on a major bridge on Sunday morning, as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was in the city for talks, underscoring the pressure on the Ukrainian capital amid renewed attacks. đź”—In the Middle East, a strike in Gaza City killed two Christian women, Maysa Abu Daoud and her daughter Mary al Najjar, in the Remal neighbourhood, prompting mourning from church leaders as the war continues to exact a heavy civilian toll. đź”— Houthi forces also took control of the Red Sea city of Mocha, leaving thousands of civilians trapped in the district as conditions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Oct 2026 12:21 LONDON
Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs wins parliamentary election and faces coalition talks
Latvia's Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has won the country's parliamentary election, with his centre-right United List emerging as the largest party and securing 42 of the 100 seats in parliament. He now has to assemble a new coalition to continue governing. The result gives his pro-European and pro-Ukrainian camp a strong position, but it does not by itself provide a majority.Mr Kulbergs said the margin of victory was wider than he had expected after exit polls pointed to a strong showing for his party. He said the result showed that people wanted change, and linked that to economic growth and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 11:29 LONDON
Bosnia votes in general election amid delays and renewed ethnic tensions
Polls opened in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Sunday in a general election that will choose the three members of the presidency, national lawmakers and leaders of the country's two entities. The vote is being held across a complex political system built to manage ethnic divisions after the 1992-95 war, and it carries significance for the country's stalled European Union bid. About 3.4 million voters are eligible to take part.Early reports said voting was delayed at several polling places because of problems with new digital voting technology. Officials introduced electronic voter identification and ballot scanning for the first time in an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 10:31 LONDON
Saudi-led coalition rejects Houthi claim of Riyadh attack as fighting intensifies
The Saudi-led coalition has dismissed Houthi claims that they targeted Riyadh with missiles and drones, saying the allegations were misleading. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said the group was trying to divert attention from its losses and growing public anger, according to the supplied report. The exchange comes as fighting between the Houthis and Yemen's internationally recognised government forces has intensified.The Houthis said they had struck an Aramco oil facility near Riyadh and claimed the attack caused large fires. The coalition did not confirm that account in the supplied material, and no independent verification of damage or casualties was provided. In... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 09:37 LONDON
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Gaza City strike kills Christian mother and daughter as church leaders mourn
A strike in Gaza City has killed two Christian women, Maysa Abu Daoud and her daughter Mary al-Najjar, in the Remal neighbourhood, according to the supplied report. The attack hit the ground floor of a building and left five Palestinians dead in total. Their funeral was held at Saint Porphyrius Church in Gaza City's Old City.The Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, said he was deeply sorrowed by the killing and extended condolences to the women's family and to Gaza's Christian community. Palestine's Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs said the two women had devoted time to helping parishioners... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 09:35 LONDON
Vucic launches campaign for prime minister ahead of Serbia's October 25 snap election
Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has launched a campaign to become prime minister ahead of Serbia's snap parliamentary election on October 25. Thousands of supporters gathered at Belgrade Arena on Saturday for a rally that marked the start of his push to extend his influence after stepping down as president on September 27. The event took place in the capital and was presented by Vucic as the opening of a campaign for what he described as a comprehensive victory.Supporters filled the largest indoor arena in Belgrade, while dozens of buses from across Serbia brought people into the city for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Oct 2026 02:00 LONDON
India youth-led CJP presses election chief to resign over voter roll review
The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party is pressing for India's chief election commissioner to resign over a disputed review of the electoral roll. The movement says the process has removed tens of millions of eligible voters, while critics accuse the commission of overseeing an unfair exercise. The dispute has become the latest flashpoint in a wider confrontation over election administration in India.According to the supplied material, the commission says the revision is long overdue and needed to remove duplicate entries. Protesters reject that explanation and say the review amounts to an assault on democracy that would benefit the governing BJP. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 21:00 LONDON
IEA says 325 million barrels released as G7 adds new diesel and crude drawdown
The International Energy Agency said member countries have now released about 325 million barrels of oil and oil-derived products from strategic reserves since March. That is more than 80% of the 400 million barrels originally pledged in the agency's collective action. The update came as G7 leaders agreed to immediately release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil in response to supply concerns.The agency said the 325 million barrels represented the amount released so far under the March commitment, leaving 75 million barrels still outstanding. The G7 did not say whether its new 100 million-barrel plan includes that remaining... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 16:02 LONDON
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Trump renews push for permanent daylight saving time, citing safety and crime concerns
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "I don't know about anyone else, but a table full of very distinguished people just told me that they HATE, immediately after a mandatory time change, going home at night, and it's DARK. One of the gentleman stated that, "I just hate going home in darkness." It's also, in Crime Ridden Blue States, a lot more dangerous to be walking home in the dark!" - "Everybody in Arkansas, Tom Cotton, a friend of mine, is holding up a very important Bill. It's called, "The Sunshine Protection... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
UAE says FlyDubai co-pilot used axe in alleged terrorist attack as probe continues
The United Arab Emirates has now publicly said the co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of FlyDubai flight FZ1073 used a crash axe and attempted to carry out a terrorist attack. Prosecutor general Hamad Saif al-Shamsi said the investigation is continuing to uncover the circumstances of the incident, its motives and any related connections, while technical examinations and reviews of physical and digital evidence are completed. The flight was bound for Tel Aviv and carried 182 people aboard.Authorities identified the accused as Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani national, according to people familiar with the case cited in the supplied material. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 11:29 LONDON
Latvia votes amid drone incursions and coalition uncertainty
Polls have opened in Latvia for a parliamentary election dominated by security concerns, cost-of-living pressures and fears linked to Russia. Voting began at 8am local time and is due to close at 8pm, with the first results expected within hours and the final outcome likely to become clear after midnight. The contest is being watched closely because it could determine whether Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs keeps enough support to form a workable coalition.The supplied material says Mr Kulbergs' centrist United List is leading opinion polls on about 14% of the vote, with the pro-Russian Sovereign Power close behind. Latvia's parliament,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 10:34 LONDON
Libya unity talks disrupted after allegations link Haftar's son to drone attacks on fuel sites
Allegations that Saddam Haftar oversaw a group behind drone attacks on fuel storage facilities and power stations in western Libya have thrown the country's latest unity talks into doubt. The claims have deepened tensions between the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity and the eastern camp led by Khalifa Haftar. They also come as the United States has been trying to push Libya's rival institutions towards a single political and security framework.According to the reported allegations, Saddam Haftar, who is deputy commander of the Libyan National Army, was linked to what was described as a "terror cell" behind the strikes. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON
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Tornado rips through Ulladulla area as severe thunderstorms hit New South Wales south coast
A tornado has torn through parts of the New South Wales south coast, causing significant damage around Ulladulla. The severe weather struck after the region was placed under a warning for damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall just after 1pm local time. The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that a tornado moved through the area and described the event as very unusual.The New South Wales State Emergency Service said it had received more than 90 calls for assistance across the state, including 29 around Ulladulla. Crews were responding to reports of roofs being ripped from homes, dislodged tiles and skylights,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 09:05 LONDON
US suspends consular services in Brasilia as Brazil election tensions deepen
Washington has suspended consular services in Brasilia over security concerns, adding a diplomatic disruption to Brazil's tightly contested election campaign. Australia also closed its embassy for the same reason, although neither government gave details about the threat. The move comes as the race between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro remains deadlocked.The timing has drawn attention because the campaign is already under intense scrutiny, with US President Donald Trump said to be watching the contest closely. Lula's Workers' Party said the US decision made no sense and suggested it could be an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 22:29 LONDON
Iraq allows Iranian airlines to resume up to 40 daily Najaf flights after US exemption
Iraq has agreed to let Iranian airlines, except Mahan Air, operate up to 40 flights a day to and from Najaf International Airport after Washington granted an exemption from sanctions. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's office on Friday, following talks between Baghdad and Washington. The move restores a key air link that had been disrupted after US sanctions on Iran's aviation sector last month.The office said al-Zaidi welcomed the "positive response shown by the US government to Iraq's efforts and its cooperation in granting the necessary exemption." Iraq's foreign minister, Fuad Hussein, also said the return... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 22:05 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as Nvidia jumps, Meta sinks, and chip strength offsets broader weakness
Executive summary: US stocks finished mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite edging higher while the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Russell 2000 slipped. Nvidia led the megacap tape with a sharp gain, helping lift the AI and chip complex, while Meta, Apple, banks and defense shares fell. Energy and Bitcoin also firmed, while crude oil and several industrial metals eased. The session points to a market still rotating within tech leadership rather than moving in a broad risk-on line. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Oct 2026 21:15 LONDON
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LRA attacks resurface in eastern Central African Republic as concern grows over child abductions
Several attacks attributed to the Lord's Resistance Army have been reported in recent months in eastern and southeastern Central African Republic, according to the supplied material. The renewed violence has raised concern among Central African authorities about a possible resurgence of the Ugandan rebel group. At least 25 children have been abducted during raids on villages linked to the militia, the material says.The Lord's Resistance Army is described as a Ugandan armed group founded in 1987 by Joseph Kony, who remains wanted by the International Criminal Court. Kony has been at large for more than 20 years, and the group... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 21:00 LONDON
Banco Master scandal adds pressure to Brazil's presidential race
A major banking scandal is adding uncertainty to Brazil's presidential race as voters prepare for the first round of the presidential election on Sunday. The case centres on Banco Master, a mid-sized lender whose rapid expansion has now become part of a wider political dispute. The scandal has touched figures across Brazil's political and business establishment, creating fallout for both the centre-left and the far right.President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, is seeking an unprecedented fourth term and is currently described as the frontrunner. His main challenger is Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, the eldest son of former President Jair... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 18:02 LONDON
Middle East oil flows rebound to 92% of pre-war levels despite Strait of Hormuz restrictions
Oil flows from the Middle East have almost returned to pre-war levels, even as Iran continues to restrict vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Data cited in the supplied material shows daily regional oil flow reached 92% of its pre-war baseline in the final week of September. The development points to a partial recovery in a route that was effectively closed seven months ago during the war involving Iran and Israel.The rebound has been driven by a mix of shipping workarounds and pipeline rerouting. About 40% of the region's oil exports in September bypassed the strait and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 17:01 LONDON
Europe closes lower as oil slides, euro weakens and France-led equity pressure deepens
Executive summary: European markets ended the session broadly lower, with the FTSE 100, CAC 40, DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 all finishing in the red. Brent crude posted the sharpest move among the main cross-asset signals, while the euro slipped against the dollar and gold held a modest gain. The tone points to a risk-off close shaped by commodity weakness, currency pressure and renewed sensitivity to European growth and policy headlines. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
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French school protests spread as about 400 schools close amid clashes and fires
At least 400 of France's 3,700 high schools were closed on Friday as a student protest movement spread nationwide and triggered clashes with police, fires and mass detentions. The Ministry of National Education said 560 schools reported protests or disruptions, while fire damaged the entrances of two high schools in Paris. The unrest began in the Paris area last week and has since widened across the country.Education Minister Edouard Geffray said students were "in danger" and urged parents to keep them away from the demonstrations. He said at least 170 students and 65 school staff members, including 40 principals, had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 15:04 LONDON
Wall Street opens mixed as tech and crypto rally, banks and small caps lag, oil slides
Executive summary: US equities opened with a split tape, led by gains in technology and semiconductor shares while banks, small caps and defense stocks weakened. Bitcoin surged more than 4%, gold extended its advance, and WTI crude fell nearly 4%, reinforcing a market backdrop shaped by softer energy prices, stronger risk appetite in growth assets, and ongoing sensitivity to rates and yields. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
British paratrooper died in Ukraine explosion, coroner rules
A British paratrooper died after an explosion while assisting Ukrainian troops in the war with Russia, a coroner has ruled. An inquest into the death of L/Cpl George Hooley found he sustained multiple injuries in the blast on 6 December 2025. Hooley, 28, died in a hospital in Kyiv three days later.Senior coroner Darren Salter said he had been given limited evidence about the circumstances of the explosion. He said the death was not suspicious, and the location of the blast remains unknown beyond the fact that it was away from the front line. The inquest was conducted partly in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 13:35 LONDON
US sends third carrier strike group toward Iran as military buildup widens
The United States is sending a third aircraft carrier strike group toward waters around Iran as part of a wider military buildup in the Middle East. The USS Theodore Roosevelt left San Diego on Sunday and is heading for the region, according to the supplied reporting. A day later, the Makin Island amphibious ready group also sailed from San Diego, adding more than 2,000 Marines to the deployment.US officials said the combined movement could add about 9,000 to 10,000 personnel to the region by the end of November. The Theodore Roosevelt is accompanied by the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 13:29 LONDON
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Hegseth creates Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs reporting directly to him
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the creation of a new Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs, a move that will place the office directly under his authority. The announcement was made in a speech on Wednesday and described as part of a wider set of faith-related reforms at the Department of Defense. According to the Pentagon, the office will support chaplains and religious services while reporting at the highest level of the department.Hegseth said the office would help provide what he called "first-class religious support" and framed the initiative in explicitly religious language. He told the audience that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 10:40 LONDON
UK counter-terror police arrest sixth suspect as RAF Fairford inquiry widens
Counter-terrorism police in the United Kingdom have arrested a sixth suspect in the investigation into a security incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Officers said a 25-year-old British-Iranian man was detained in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. Police also searched two properties in the London area as part of the same inquiry.The arrest follows the detention of five other men in their twenties earlier in the week, all of whom have since been released on bail while inquiries continue. Investigators said the case began after unusual activity was reported near the airbase, including masked men, parked vans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 10:34 LONDON
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Putin renews nuclear warning over Kaliningrad as NATO drills continue
Vladimir Putin has renewed his warning that Russia could use all weapons in its arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if Kaliningrad or other Russian territory comes under direct attack. He said the issue would arise if there were a direct strike on the Russian Federation, and linked the warning to what he described as escalating statements about the Baltic enclave. The comments come as NATO continues military drills near Kaliningrad, which the alliance has described as defensive exercises.The warning sharpens an already tense standoff over the Russian exclave, which lies between Poland and Lithuania. Putin said Moscow would face retaliation if... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 10:29 LONDON
Malaysia deports nearly 1,500 Myanmar refugees amid stepped-up raids
Malaysia has deported nearly 1,500 refugees to Myanmar, according to details provided on Tuesday, as authorities intensify raids and detentions targeting refugee communities across the country. The move is part of a stated plan to send back at least 5,000 refugees under an agreement with Myanmar's military government. It has deepened fear among tens of thousands of Myanmar refugees still living in Malaysia, many of whom are now asking who may be next.The deportation came as immigration officials increased operations against refugee communities, with more than 50,000 refugees detained this year alone, according to the supplied report. Malaysia's home affairs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
US Delivers Two F-16V Fighter Jets to Taiwan After Months of Delay
The United States has delivered two F-16V Block 70 fighter jets to Taiwan, in a move that comes amid renewed concern on the island over Washington's commitment to its defence. The aircraft landed on Friday at noon local time, after flying via Hawaii and Guam, according to the supplied report. They are part of a larger arms package intended to strengthen Taiwan's air defences as it faces pressure from China.The jets are part of an $8bn deal for 66 F-16Vs approved during Donald Trump's first term. Their arrival followed months of delay, with the report saying Beijing had repeatedly asked... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 10:00 LONDON
Trump threatens Iran over flydubai attack link as UAE probe widens
US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran would be hit very hard if it is found to be linked to the attack on a flydubai flight to Israel. He made the comments as investigators in the United Arab Emirates continued to examine whether the incident involved terrorism, after passengers helped stop the aircraft from crashing and it made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The flight later carried its mostly Israeli passengers on to Israel.Trump told reporters at the White House that, based on what he was hearing, the answer to whether Iran was involved was yes, while stressing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 07:59 LONDON
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Nikkei Surges Past 68,000 as Tokyo Leads Asia-Pacific Split, Hang Seng Slides and Gold Holds Firm
Executive summary: Tokyo delivered the standout move in Asia-Pacific trading, with the Nikkei 225 jumping +3.7% and the Nikkei 225 ETF rising +4.1%. The Hang Seng fell -3.2%, while the Kospi lost -1.2%. Commodities were mixed, gold advanced +1.1% and platinum gained +1.7%, but natural gas dropped -2.9% and WTI crude eased -0.4%. FX moves were modest, with USD/JPY edging higher and USD/CNY slightly lower. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
Brazil probes alleged US funding plan amid election sovereignty row
Brazil's attorney general has ordered police to investigate allegations that the Trump administration planned to use government funds to support far-right causes in the country. The move comes as Brazil heads into a presidential election in which sovereignty and foreign interference have become central campaign themes. Officials said the complaint was prompted by a report alleging that $1 million could have been directed to civil society groups opposing Brazil's Supreme Court.Attorney General Jorge Messias said the claims raised a serious warning for Brazilian sovereignty and could not be tolerated. In a statement, his office said the report was especially serious... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 05:29 LONDON
Chagos sovereignty deal stalls amid fears of further delays
Renewed talks over the stalled UK-Mauritius agreement on the Chagos archipelago have revived hopes of eventual resettlement, but many displaced Chagossians say time is running out. In Mauritius, campaigners described the delay as deeply painful for older islanders who fear they may never return to their homeland. The treaty, signed in May 2025, has still not entered into force.The agreement would transfer sovereignty over the archipelago to Mauritius while allowing the United Kingdom to retain rights over the Diego Garcia military base for an initial 99-year period. It also provides for the resettlement of Chagossians on islands other than Diego... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 02:00 LONDON
Israeli drone strike in southern Gaza and settler shooting near Ramallah kill two Palestinians
An Israeli drone strike in southern Gaza and a settler shooting in the occupied West Bank have killed two Palestinians, according to medical and official Palestinian statements. The Gaza strike hit a tent sheltering displaced people in al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis, while the West Bank killing took place in the village of Yasuf, north of Ramallah. The incidents came as violence continued across both territories on Thursday.In Gaza, the body of Tamer al-Hamayda, 42, and three wounded people were taken to Nasser Medical Complex after the drone strike, medical personnel said. The strike hit a tent used by displaced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 01:30 LONDON
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South-east Australia braces for flooding and severe storms after very dry September
A major rain and storm system is intensifying across south-east Australia, with flooding possible over the next 48 hours. The heaviest rain is expected to affect northern and eastern Victoria, as well as the south-east corner of New South Wales. Melbourne has already recorded 20mm in one hour, after receiving just 18mm across the whole of September.The rainband is being fed by a stream of tropical moisture moving into a low-pressure system over the southern Murray Basin. The system is moving slowly, which is expected to keep moderate to heavy falls in place through Friday and into Saturday. Isolated thunderstorms... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 21:33 LONDON
FlyDubai flight bound for Israel plunges after in-flight stabbing, landing safely in Saudi Arabia
A FlyDubai aircraft carrying 174 people was forced into an emergency situation after the copilot allegedly stabbed the pilot while the plane was flying near Israel. The aircraft, which had departed Dubai and was heading to Tel Aviv, reportedly dropped about 4,300 metres in 30 seconds before the situation was brought under control. It later landed safely in Saudi Arabia.According to the supplied material, the attack took place when the plane was already close to Israel and flying over Jordan. Israeli authorities said the copilot tried to take control of the aircraft and intended to bring it down, while the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 19:32 LONDON
OpenAI reviews report of failed hacking attempt against Canada's national archives agency
OpenAI says it is reviewing a report of a failed hacking attempt against Canada's national archives agency, after a separate research lab said it had identified related rudimentary attempts against Canadian and US government-related targets. The company said it had already provided an initial briefing to Canadian officials. The incident has added to concerns about the use of artificial intelligence in cyber operations.A spokesperson for the San Francisco-based company said much of the activity under review involved routine research tasks, including accessing public web content. Canada's government-run Cyber Centre said earlier this week that there were no indications government systems... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 09:30 LONDON
Gaza prepares burial of remains of 105 people killed in 2023 Israeli strike
Palestinians in Gaza are preparing to bury the remains of 105 people recovered from the site of a devastating Israeli attack in Gaza City in October 2023. Coffins containing the remains are due to be carried in a funeral procession involving family members before burial in Sheikh Radwan cemetery, northwest of Gaza City. The recovery and burial process is taking place more than two years after the strike on the Yarmouk Square neighbourhood.The victims were killed in a series of Israeli air strikes on the afternoon of 25 October 2023, when at least 20 bombs levelled the seven-storey Al Taj... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 09:02 LONDON
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India hardens tone toward Trump administration amid tariff and terrorism disputes
India is taking a more openly critical line toward the Trump administration as tensions rise over trade, terrorism concerns and Washington's approach to Pakistan. The shift has been marked by unusually direct public remarks from Foreign Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and a more restrained description by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of his latest call with Donald Trump. The developments come as domestic pressure grows on Modi over how he is handling relations with Washington.Jaishankar spoke at an event in New York this week and said Washington had been an insensitive partner to India's concerns over terrorism, had warmed to Pakistan... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 07:00 LONDON
Iraq marks end of US-led anti-ISIS coalition mission as withdrawal completes
The US-led coalition has formally ended its anti-Islamic State mission in Iraq after more than a decade, with the final phase of the withdrawal now complete. The move was marked in Baghdad as a sovereignty milestone, while also prompting concern that armed groups aligned with Iran could gain more room to operate. The coalition had deployed to Iraq and Syria in 2014, when Islamic State seized large areas of territory and triggered a wider regional security crisis.The end of the mission follows a 2024 agreement between Washington and Baghdad to wind down the coalition in stages. US troops had already... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 06:00 LONDON
US Senate rejects bill targeting AI data centre electricity costs
The United States Senate has rejected a bill that would have required state regulators to consider shifting more of the infrastructure costs linked to data centres and other large electricity users onto those facilities. The measure failed by 57 votes to 43, falling short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster. The vote marks a setback for lawmakers seeking to address rising power bills tied to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure.The proposal, known as the Ratepayer Protection Act, had already cleared the House of Representatives earlier this month by 417 votes to three. It was described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 00:32 LONDON
US Justice Department files ethics complaint against seven Minnesota federal judges
The US Justice Department has filed a misconduct complaint against seven federal judges in Minnesota over public comments they made about immigration-enforcement cases. The complaint focuses on remarks the judges gave to a newspaper this month about the pressure their courts faced during Operation Metro Surge. That operation led to thousands of arrests in the Minneapolis-St Paul area from December to February.Attorney General Todd Blanche said the judges crossed an ethical line by speaking publicly about the cases and accused them of showing obvious bias against the Trump administration. He said the department had no choice but to act and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 23:00 LONDON
Oil flows through Strait of Hormuz recover as Iran-US talks continue
Crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz have recovered to nearly 80% of pre-war levels, according to the latest tanker-tracking data cited in the supplied report. The improvement comes as Iran and the United States, with mediators, continue efforts to end seven months of hostilities. Even so, the waterway remains far from normal, with tanker insurance costs and wider geopolitical risk still elevated.The report says Middle East crude exports reached an estimated 16.328 million barrels per day in September, the highest level since the war began in late February. Flows through the Strait of Hormuz itself were expected to reach... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 13:29 LONDON
Netanyahu faces fresh October 7 warning allegations as election pressure builds
A fresh report has intensified scrutiny of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over claims that he was warned before the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack. According to the latest account, Egypt's intelligence chief, Abbas Kamel, is said to have phoned Netanyahu days before the assault, adding to earlier media reports that the United Arab Emirates also issued a warning in the week before the attack. The allegations have emerged as Israel heads towards a parliamentary election on October 27, keeping the issue of security failures at the centre of the campaign.The report says Kamel had also travelled to Israel in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 12:29 LONDON
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Somali pirates kill five crew on hijacked tanker as Puntland retakes vessel
Puntland security forces have retaken the oil tanker MT Hoarner 25 after it was seized by suspected pirates off the coast of Somalia, with officials saying five crew members were killed before the rescue. The vessel had been held near the Somali coast since April, anchored between the fishing towns of Xaafun and Bander Beyla. Authorities said the tanker was carrying about 18,500 barrels of oil bound for Mogadishu.Puntland Deputy Information Minister Bile Qabowsade said the dead included three Pakistani nationals, one Indian national and one national of Myanmar. He said four other crew members were injured, including three Pakistanis... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 08:59 LONDON
Malaysia begins repatriating Myanmar nationals amid UN and rights warnings
Malaysia has begun sending back about 1,500 Myanmar nationals from detention centres, according to the supplied material, as it launches a wider repatriation plan covering 5,000 people. The first group was processed at Lumut naval base before boarding buses under police escort to the Majlis Perbandaran Manjung stadium, where the operation was under way on Tuesday. The move has prompted renewed concern from the UN and rights groups, who say some of those returned could face danger in Myanmar.The interior ministry said the repatriations were part of a government plan to resolve what it called a long-standing "legacy issue" involving... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
Morocco appoints Fatima Zahra Mansouri as first female prime minister
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Zahra Mansouri as prime minister, making her the first woman to hold the post in the country. The announcement was made on Tuesday, four days after the results of parliamentary elections were published. Mansouri has been asked to form a new government and begin coalition talks.The Royal Palace said Mansouri will lead the next administration after her centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party won the most votes in the election. Morocco's electoral system makes it difficult for any single party to secure an outright majority, which means coalition-building is usually required. Mansouri, who is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 06:00 LONDON
US Senate blocks report on Americans killed in the West Bank
The US Senate has blocked a resolution that would have required the Trump administration to produce a State Department report on the killing of nine Americans in the occupied West Bank. The measure also sought reporting on Israel's treatment of Palestinian children in military detention. It failed by 47 votes to 53 on Tuesday, in a vote that split largely along party lines.The resolution was introduced by Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and was forced to the floor under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. That law allows individual members of Congress to request a formal State Department... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 04:02 LONDON
US Supreme Court lets Trump resume third-country deportations ahead of December hearing
The US Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump's administration to continue third-country deportations while a legal challenge moves toward arguments scheduled for December. The unsigned emergency order temporarily halts a lower-court ruling that had paused the removals over due-process concerns. The case centres on whether immigrants can be sent to countries they may have no connection to, and whether they were given a meaningful chance to object on safety grounds.The court did not explain its decision and did not list how the justices voted. Three liberal justices - Sonia Sotomayor, Ketanji Brown Jackson and Elena Kagan - said they... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 00:00 LONDON
Russian Tu-95 bomber crashes in Amur region during training flight, killing six crew members
A Russian military Tu-95 bomber crashed in the far eastern Amur region on Tuesday during a training flight, killing six crew members and injuring one other person. The aircraft went down in an uninhabited area, according to the Russian defence ministry. Officials said the plane was not carrying ammunition at the time of the crash.The ministry said the injured crew member was evacuated to a medical facility. It added that preliminary assessments point to a technical malfunction as the likely cause. Authorities have opened a criminal case, and an investigative commission from Russia's Aerospace Forces has been sent to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 17:32 LONDON
Trump-announced $15bn US steel mill draws scrutiny over Essar's Russia ties
A Trump-announced $15bn steel megaplant in the United States is drawing attention because the project is linked to the Indian Essar Group, which has longstanding business ties to Russia. The mill is being developed by Mesabi Metallics, a Minnesota-based company owned by Essar Group, and is expected to become the largest steel plant in the United States once completed. The announcement was made on Monday from the Oval Office, with Donald Trump presenting the project as a major economic win.Ravi Ruia, a cofounder of Essar Group, stood behind Trump during the announcement, alongside a line of US politicians and cabinet... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 16:00 LONDON
Middle East crude exports rise to seven-month high as Qatar LNG disruptions continue
Middle East crude oil exports rose in September to their highest monthly level since the Iran war began seven months ago. Preliminary data from Kpler put regional exports at 16.3 million barrels a day, even as the conflict continued to disrupt shipping and energy flows across the Gulf. The increase was driven in large part by Saudi Arabia, while some Qatar-linked liquefied natural gas tankers also resumed crossings of the Strait of Hormuz after no visible crossings were recorded in August.The regional export figure was still about 3.2 million barrels a day below the 19.5 million recorded in February. Saudi... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 15:32 LONDON
Evan Gershkovich says he was 'lured into a trap' before Russian arrest
US journalist Evan Gershkovich has described the moment he was detained by masked men in Russia in 2023, saying he believed he had been lured into a trap. In his first interview in the UK, he said the arrest in Yekaterinburg began when a group of about half a dozen masked men entered a restaurant and told him, "I think we booked that table." He said the encounter quickly turned into an arrest by the FSB, Russia's domestic security service. Gershkovich said he was in Yekaterinburg, about 1,600km east of Moscow, meeting someone he thought was a source for a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 14:00 LONDON
Iranian airliner seized at Istanbul Airport over debt claim, stranding passengers
A Caspian Airlines Boeing 737 was seized at Istanbul Airport on Monday after court-ordered enforcement officers acted on a debt claim of about €3 million. The aircraft, registered EP-KPB, was already preparing for departure to Iran when the seizure order was served. Passengers and cabin crew were removed from the plane and taken back to the terminal.According to the supplied report, lawyers and bailiffs representing the creditor, aviation representation and supervision company ACM Temsil Gözetim, carried out the enforcement action at the airport. The seizure took place before take-off, leaving the flight grounded and disrupting travel for those on board.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
Putin signs decree adding 15,500 troops to Russian army
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree increasing the authorised size of the Russian armed forces by 15,500 personnel. The order is the fourth expansion decree issued this year and raises the official strength of the army to 2,441,630 units, including 1,550,500 military personnel. The move comes as Russia's war in Ukraine continues and battlefield conditions remain fluid.The decree follows earlier orders in March, June and July, bringing the combined increase since March to 47,860 soldiers. The president did not give a public explanation for the decision. The timing is notable because it comes amid reports of rising losses... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 09:03 LONDON
France declares Gironde megafire extinguished after 69 days
France has declared the massive wildfire in Gironde extinguished after burning for 69 days in the southwest of the country. The fire began in July near the village of Saumos and spread across a wide area of forest land before being brought under control on 1 August. Authorities said the blaze is now out after continuing to smoulder underground for weeks.State services said the Saumos forest fire burned 42,000 hectares this summer, including 37,296 hectares that were destroyed. They also said no deaths were reported. The fire forced the evacuation of around 224,000 people and sent a thick plume of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 20:00 LONDON
DRC politician beaten to death after Ebola radio appearance in Butembo
A senior figure in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's ruling party has been beaten to death in Butembo after appearing on a radio programme about Ebola prevention, according to a party statement. Marie-Celestin Karondwa, who served as acting president of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress federal executive committee in the city, was attacked on Sunday after speaking publicly about measures to limit the spread of the disease. The party said the attackers also stole his belongings and set his house on fire.The UDPS federation in Butembo said Karondwa later died from his injuries. It said he had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 17:29 LONDON
Ben-Gvir joins hundreds of Israelis at Al-Aqsa compound as holiday restrictions tighten
Hundreds of Israelis entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Monday under police protection, with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir among those taking part. The incursion took place on the third day of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, a period that has repeatedly seen heightened restrictions and tensions around the site. Streets and intersections around the Old City were closed as the visit unfolded, according to the Jerusalem governorate.The governorate said about 900 people entered the compound in the morning, and reported that some danced in circles and sang inside the courtyards. Ben-Gvir said: "We are the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 15:33 LONDON
Kremlin says Russia-US arms control talks are far behind schedule
The Kremlin said on Monday that arms control talks between Russia and the United States are now very far behind schedule. It said that if the discussions resume, they would need to be lengthy and carefully handled. The statement adds to signs that the wider bilateral relationship remains strained.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia wants to restore relations with Washington, but that disagreements over the war in Ukraine have so far blocked any meaningful reset. He also addressed calls by Donald Trump for trilateral arms control talks involving China. According to Peskov, Beijing's position against taking part has not changed.China... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 12:32 LONDON
Bangkok flooding continues as disaster declaration covers all 50 districts
Parts of Bangkok remained under water on Monday after days of heavy rain overwhelmed the city's drainage system. The flooding has affected streets, homes and transport links across the capital, with some areas still difficult to access. In Bang Kapi, residents were seen wading through knee- and waist-deep water to collect essential supplies, while small boats were used to reach shops.Officials said some parts of the city recorded more than 30 centimetres of rain, with around 300 millimetres falling in 48 hours in sections of the capital. Authorities declared a disaster across all 50 districts and made Monday and Tuesday... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 08:32 LONDON
Serbia calls snap parliamentary election for 25 October amid student revolt
Serbia has moved to an early parliamentary election on 25 October, after President Aleksandar Vucic announced the vote in response to months of student-led protests and wider political pressure. The election had originally been due in December 2027, making the new timetable a significant acceleration of Serbia's political calendar. Analysts quoted in the supplied reporting say the decision is intended to reduce political risk rather than settle the crisis.The protests have been driven by anger over a 2024 railway-station canopy collapse that killed 16 people, with student demonstrators accusing the authorities of negligence and corruption. The unrest has continued for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 08:01 LONDON
At least 28 killed in separate mass shootings in South Africa
Twenty-eight people have now been confirmed dead in two separate mass shootings hours apart in South Africa, according to police. The attacks took place in the Johannesburg area on Saturday evening and near Cape Town in the early hours of Sunday, leaving 25 others injured. No arrests had been made by Sunday morning, and investigators said the motives remained unconfirmed.In the Johannesburg attack, eight gunmen stormed a bar close to the city and opened fire on customers outside before continuing the assault inside. Police said 18 people were killed there and 14 more were injured, while the attackers also torched... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
Northern Ireland Drumcree parade blocked by protesters in Portadown
Hundreds of protesters blocked a road in Portadown, County Armagh, on Sunday, preventing a contentious Orange Order parade from going ahead. The Drumcree procession had been due to proceed for the first time in 30 years after late legal challenges, but the route remained blocked as police vehicles stood nearby. The scene drew in senior political figures and revived one of Northern Ireland's most sensitive parade disputes.Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill joined the protesters, while Orange Order members and Democratic Unionist Party politicians gathered about a mile away waiting for the road to clear. The supplied report says most... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 01:29 LONDON
Giant pandas arrive in Atlanta under new 10-year US-China agreement
Two giant pandas have arrived in Atlanta, Georgia, after a 16-hour charter flight from southwestern China, marking the latest step in a new agreement between Zoo Atlanta and the China Wildlife Conservation Association. The pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, landed shortly before 7:00am local time after departing Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport early on Sunday. The arrival places Atlanta among three zoos in the United States that now house giant pandas.The transfer was finalised in April, but the timing of the arrival was only confirmed publicly this week. According to the supplied report, the pandas were announced as part of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 19:03 LONDON
Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules as all cantons back the no vote
Swiss voters have decisively rejected a proposal to tighten the country's neutrality rules, with final results showing about 70% voting against the measure. All cantons rejected the motion, confirming the scale of the defeat for supporters of the initiative. The proposal would have written a stricter version of neutrality into the constitution and limited Switzerland's room to cooperate with NATO and impose sanctions on warring states.The final tally was released by the Federal Statistical Office and confirmed the earlier projection that the initiative would fail by a wide margin. The motion had been promoted by the Swiss People's Party, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 16:33 LONDON
THE GROWTH ILLUSION: HOW GDP TRICKERY MASKED THE DEATH OF THE MIDDLE CLASS
We are fed a daily diet of triumphant economic headlines. The S&P 500 hits record highs, corporate earnings smash forecasts, and central bankers beam at GDP charts pointing up and to the right. Politicians line up to remind us how much "wealthier" we are compared to our parents or grandparents. On paper, they are right. The average worker makes vastly more dollars today than at any point in human history. But step outside the spreadsheet and into the street, and the math fails the reality test. If we are so undeniably prosperous, why does buying a modest home feel like... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 01 Sep 2026 13:58 LONDON
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan
The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 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 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
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
