Support grows for US Block the Bombs Act as co-sponsors reach 73
Support for the Block the Bombs Act has grown to 73 co-sponsors in the US House of Representatives, according to advocates who gathered at a Capitol Hill news conference on Thursday. The measure would impose a partial embargo on sending weapons from the United States to Israel. Its backers say the latest tally shows the proposal has moved from the margins toward the political mainstream, even though it remains far short of the 218 votes needed for a House majority.Congresswoman Delia Ramirez first announced the bill in June 2025, when it had 21 Democratic supporters. At the time, the proposal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 21:32 LONDON
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Wall Street closes mixed as Dow and S&P 500 edge higher, tech and crypto wobble while chips and energy lead
Executive summary: Wall Street finished mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 posting modest gains while the Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 slipped. The session was defined by a sharp split inside growth assets, Nvidia and the broader chip complex advanced, but Amazon, Tesla, Meta and Bitcoin fell hard. Energy and banks also outperformed, while defense and several metals softened. The move suggests investors rotated toward cyclicals and select AI beneficiaries rather than broad risk taking. [Continue Reading]
Iran leadership tensions deepen after war and assassinations
Iran's internal political tensions have come under fresh scrutiny after a war involving the United States and Israel, a wave of assassinations targeting senior Iranian figures and renewed questions over who is effectively running the country. The immediate focus is on President Masoud Pezeshkian, whose reported tensions with hardline conservatives have become more consequential in the aftermath of the conflict. The article also points to the absence of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei from public view since the war began, adding to uncertainty around the centre of power in Tehran.According to the report, Pezeshkian took office in 2024 presenting himself as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 20:08 LONDON
EU backs Pashinyan ahead of Armenia's decisive elections
The European Commission has said it is standing firmly behind Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan days before Sunday's elections, in a public show of support that links the vote to Armenia's wider shift towards Europe. The statement comes as Brussels prepares a package of financial and trade measures aimed at easing pressure on Armenia's economy. The move also underlines the growing geopolitical tension around Armenia's direction and its relations with Russia.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday that Moscow was "weaponising economic relations for political pressure" by extending export restrictions on Armenian products. She said the EU's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 18:30 LONDON
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Wall Street opens mixed as tech and crypto slide, energy and banks lead early rotation
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a clear split at 9:40 a.m. New York time, as the Dow Jones rose +1.3% while the Nasdaq Composite fell -1.3% and the S&P 500 slipped -0.4%. The early tone points to a rotation out of high-beta growth and crypto-linked assets and into energy, financials and parts of industrials, with Bitcoin down more than 13% and Ether off more than 11% from the prior reading. Gold also firmed, while WTI crude and natural gas advanced, reinforcing a risk-off, inflation-sensitive backdrop. [Continue Reading]
Lebanon says ceasefire deal is last chance as UN peacekeeper dies in south
Lebanon's president has said an agreement on implementing a ceasefire, announced in Washington after talks with Israel, is the "last chance" to reach a broader truce. Joseph Aoun said Lebanon would inform the United States of its position once it had heard from internal parties, particularly Hezbollah. The development comes as UN peacekeepers in south Lebanon reported that one soldier died from wounds after projectiles hit their position in the south-east of the country, with two others injured.Aoun said the United States would determine the start date of the ceasefire and that Donald Trump would be the direct guarantor of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
Venezuela acting president Delcy Rodriguez in India for energy talks amid oil supply concerns
Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, is in India for a five-day visit focused on energy cooperation and broader bilateral ties. The trip is taking place as New Delhi looks to diversify energy imports, with possible Venezuelan oil supplies to India among the main topics under discussion. Rodriguez is also expected to visit Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh, the birthplace of Indian spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba, whom she follows.The visit is Rodriguez's first to India since she became Venezuela's interim president after Nicolas Maduro was abducted by the US military in January. According to the supplied material, the energy agenda has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 12:34 LONDON
North Korea reveals new uranium enrichment facility and vows faster nuclear buildup
North Korea has publicly revealed a new uranium enrichment facility, with leader Kim Jong Un saying the country will expand its nuclear arsenal at an "exponential rate". State media released photographs of Kim inspecting what appeared to be a centrifuge hall, alongside images of a meeting room showing a blurred graphic that may have depicted a warhead design. The disclosure points to a fresh stage in the country's nuclear programme and comes with no indication that the site's location has been made public.The official news agency said the facility used "more sophisticated technology", but did not identify where it is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 11:00 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close higher as Nikkei extends record run, oil and autos lead, Ether slumps
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets finished higher, led by a strong Nikkei advance and gains in South Korea and Australia. WTI crude climbed above $94 a barrel, helping energy-sensitive and auto-linked themes, while gold also firmed. In contrast, Ether fell sharply and precious metals such as silver, platinum and palladium weakened, underscoring a mixed risk backdrop across asset classes. [Continue Reading]
Wall Street closes mixed as tech and energy lead, bitcoin and gold slide, and crude jumps on supply shock
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq higher while the Dow was little changed and small caps lagged. The day’s sharpest moves came outside the main indexes, as WTI crude surged more than 10%, energy stocks outperformed, and bitcoin and ether fell more than 10%. The pattern points to a market rotating toward energy and select AI-linked names, while risk assets and precious metals came under pressure. [Continue Reading]
Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger dies aged 62
Sir Alex Younger, the former head of MI6, has died aged 62 after being treated for cancer. He led the UK's Secret Intelligence Service between 2014 and 2020, according to the supplied report. His death marks the loss of one of the most senior figures in British intelligence in recent years.The confirmed report says Sir Alex joined the service in 1991 and spent almost three decades in British intelligence. Before leading MI6, he was a former British Army officer and held postings in Europe, the Middle East and Afghanistan. The report also says he later turned to commentating on global... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 18:02 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as oil spikes, gold slips and equities absorb a broad risk reset
Executive summary: European markets ended the session mixed, with the FTSE 100 and DAX under pressure while the Euro Stoxx 50 held a modest gain. Brent crude jumped more than 6%, gold and silver eased, and the euro and pound were little changed against the dollar. Ether fell sharply, adding to the day’s risk-off tone, while global autos outperformed. [Continue Reading]
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Trump-backed Randy Feenstra loses Iowa Republican governor primary
Randy Feenstra has lost the Republican primary for governor in Iowa, despite receiving a last-minute endorsement from Donald Trump. Feenstra, a three-term congressman, conceded the race on Tuesday after being seen by many as the frontrunner. The result is a notable setback for Trump's influence in a state that has voted for him in three straight presidential elections.The winner was Zach Lahn, a farmer and businessman who ran on a strongly Trump-aligned platform. His campaign used slogans including "Make Iowa Healthy Again" and "Iowa first", and he argued for tighter limits on foreign and out-of-state ownership of Iowa land. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 16:02 LONDON
Wall Street opens mixed as AI chips surge, oil jumps and Bitcoin slides
Executive summary: US equities opened with a split tone, led by a strong rally in technology and semiconductor shares while energy also firmed on a sharp move higher in crude. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones all traded higher at the open, but Bitcoin, gold and silver were under pressure, underscoring a rotation toward risk assets tied to AI and energy and away from parts of the crypto and metals complex. [Continue Reading]
IAEA chief says drone attack on UAE's Barakah plant would be more dangerous than Zaporizhzhia strike
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has said a drone attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates would be more dangerous than an attack on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia plant. The comments were reported on 3 June 2026 and place renewed attention on the security of nuclear facilities in a region where the Barakah site is one of the most significant energy installations. The statement also underlines the agency's continuing concern about the vulnerability of nuclear infrastructure to aerial threats.According to the report, the warning was made by the IAEA chief in an interview published... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 13:36 LONDON
Indonesia's former free meals agency chief arrested in corruption probe
Indonesia's former head of the National Nutrition Agency has been arrested in a corruption investigation linked to the rollout of President Prabowo Subianto's free school meals programme. Dadan Hindayana was taken into custody by the Attorney General's Office after investigators raided the agency's headquarters in Jakarta, according to officials. The arrest came a day after he was removed from his post, and he was escorted out of the Attorney General's offices in handcuffs alongside two other agency officials.The case centres on the Free Nutritious Meals programme, known locally as MBG, one of Prabowo's flagship election promises and a central part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 12:31 LONDON
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Europe opens mixed as Brent jumps, FTSE slips and gold cools after a volatile global risk reset
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as energy strength and a softer risk backdrop lifted some assets while UK equities and precious metals came under pressure. Brent crude surged +6.5%, the Euro Stoxx 50 rose +0.9%, but the FTSE 100 fell -1.3% and gold eased -1.5%. Ether also dropped sharply, underscoring a broader risk-off tone in parts of the market. [Continue Reading]
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close sharply higher as Nikkei surges, Kospi jumps and oil spikes near $100
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets finished the session with a strong risk-on tone, led by a +5.7% jump in the Nikkei 225 and a +9.4% surge in the Kospi. WTI crude climbed +9.3% toward $100 a barrel, while gold and silver eased and Ether fell sharply. The move points to a session dominated by energy, equity momentum and currency pressure, with USD/JPY edging higher toward 160. [Continue Reading]
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific open higher as Nikkei jumps, Kospi surges, and oil spikes on geopolitical risk
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened with a strong risk-on tone in equities, led by a sharp rally in Japan and an outsized surge in South Korea’s Kospi, while oil extended gains and the yen weakened. The move comes against a backdrop of elevated geopolitical tension, firmer commodity prices, and a mixed currency picture that is supporting exporters but adding to inflation concerns. [Continue Reading]
Trump names Bill Pulte acting US intelligence chief after Tulsi Gabbard exit
US President Donald Trump has named Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence, putting a housing-finance official in charge of the US intelligence community on an interim basis. The move was announced on Tuesday and affects the office that oversees 18 government intelligence agencies. It comes as Tulsi Gabbard's tenure in the post is ending later in June.Trump said on his social media platform that Pulte would continue to lead the FHFA while taking on the intelligence role. He also said Pulte would remain chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-controlled mortgage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 21:59 LONDON
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Wall Street closes higher as tech and chips lead, Bitcoin sinks and oil jumps on a risk-on, risk-off split
Executive summary: US stocks finished higher, led by a sharp rebound in technology and semiconductor shares, while Bitcoin sold off hard and crude oil surged. The S&P 500 rose +1.2%, the Nasdaq Composite gained +1.6%, and the Dow Jones added +1.7%. The strongest moves came from XLK, SOXX, Microsoft, Nvidia and Apple, while Amazon, Meta, Tesla, Ether and Bitcoin were notable laggards. The session points to renewed appetite for AI-linked equities even as crypto and some high-beta assets came under pressure. [Continue Reading]
Essex County Drug Trafficking Leader Sentenced to 234 Months in Prison
An Essex County man described as one of the leaders of a drug trafficking organization was sentenced to 234 months in prison. The case involves an organization responsible for the importation and distribution of hundreds of kilograms of fentanyl analogues. The source says the sentence was imposed for fentanyl analogue distribution and money laundering conspiracies. No additional court details, charging dates, or co-defendant information are provided in the text. The report identifies the defendant only as an Essex County man and ties him to leadership of the trafficking organization. The source states that the organization was involved in importing and... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 21:02 LONDON
Iran IRGC official says country has more 'trump cards' as indirect US talks pause
A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps official has said Iran has not revealed all of its military capabilities and is prepared for direct confrontation with the United States and NATO. Brigadier General MohammadJafar Asadi, deputy inspector of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, made the remarks on Iranian state television on Tuesday. His comments came as reports said indirect communications between Tehran and Washington over nuclear and regional issues have been paused for several days.Asadi said Iran had "not yet revealed all of our trump cards" and that there were "many capabilities and options" that remained undisclosed. He said Tehran had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 18:02 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech and Chips Lead, Bitcoin Slumps and Oil Jumps on Risk Rotation
Executive summary: US equities opened firmer, led by a sharp rebound in technology and semiconductor shares, while Bitcoin sold off and energy prices climbed. The Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 were all higher in early trade, but the Russell 2000 and financials lagged, pointing to a selective risk-on move rather than a broad rally. [Continue Reading]
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Armenia's Pashinyan seeks to ease Russia tensions ahead of crucial vote
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is moving to calm tensions with Russia while again stressing Armenia's sovereignty ahead of a crucial vote, according to the latest reporting on the issue. The development comes as his government faces a politically sensitive moment in Yerevan, with relations between the two countries under close scrutiny. The immediate focus is on how far Pashinyan can balance domestic political pressure with the need to manage a difficult external relationship.The confirmed reporting says Pashinyan is trying to defuse the dispute rather than escalate it, while also making a public case for Armenia's independent decision-making. The article... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 13:33 LONDON
Myanmar president Min Aung Hlaing's India visit puts border security and regional ties in focus
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing has held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi during a five-day visit to India, with the discussions focusing on trade, connectivity, border security and defence. The meeting is being closely watched because it is Min Aung Hlaing's first foreign trip since becoming president earlier this year. It also comes as regional governments weigh how to engage with Myanmar's military-backed leadership after years of conflict and political upheaval.The talks took place on Monday during a visit running from May 30 to June 3. According to officials, the two sides discussed internal security, border... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 09:59 LONDON
European markets open lower as energy and metals diverge, FTSE 100 slips while gold extends gains
Executive summary: European equities opened under pressure, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower in early trade. The move came alongside firmer Brent crude, a softer natural gas price, and a broad bid in precious metals, while the euro and pound edged higher against the dollar. Autos outperformed sharply, but the regional equity tone was cautious as investors weighed energy costs, currency moves and a mixed global risk backdrop. [Continue Reading]
Senegal ruling party says it will not join new government after Sonko-Faye split
Senegal's ruling Pastef party will not take part in the country's next government, Ousmane Sonko has said, deepening a political rift at the top of the state. Sonko, who was recently removed as prime minister, said the party would not be represented by any ministers. The announcement follows a meeting on Monday with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, after which Sonko said disagreements emerged over Pastef's role in the executive.Sonko said the party would not participate in the new government and wished the incoming team success. He made the remarks in a post on X, according to the supplied report. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 21:30 LONDON
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Israel orders fresh strikes on Beirut suburb as Lebanon offensive widens
Israel has ordered fresh strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, widening its military campaign in Lebanon and adding to pressure on residents already facing evacuation warnings in the south. The latest move was announced on Monday by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz, who said they had instructed the military to target sites in Dahiyeh, an area in southern Beirut long associated with Hezbollah. The order came alongside fresh evacuation instructions for seven villages in southern Lebanon, signalling that the conflict is now affecting both the capital's outskirts and communities further south.According to the supplied reports, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 19:59 LONDON
Bolivia faces nearly a month of anti-government protests and capital blockade
Bolivia is facing nearly a month of anti-government protests, with the capital under blockade and pressure mounting on the president. The unrest has pushed the country to what the president described as a "breaking point". Demonstrators are calling for his resignation, while the government says a fugitive ex-leader is behind the turmoil.The confirmed details available so far indicate that the protests have continued for close to a month and that the blockade has affected the capital. The president made the breaking-point remark as the standoff deepened. No casualty figures, arrest totals or damage assessments were provided in the supplied material.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 13:01 LONDON
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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
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
