Cuba hit by second island-wide blackout in less than a week
Cuba has suffered another nationwide power outage, its second in less than a week, after the state utility said the blackout began on Friday afternoon local time. The outage plunged the island into darkness shortly before evening and affected the entire country. Officials gave no immediate explanation for the failure.The state-owned Union Electrica de Cuba said the blackout started at 4:30pm local time, or 20:30 GMT. The latest outage follows a similar power failure on Monday, bringing the total number of island-wide blackouts reported this year to four. Two other total blackouts were recorded in March, according to the supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 01:00 LONDON
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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-binding... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 22:00 LONDON
Georgia left off NATO summit partner list, prompting isolation debate
Georgia's absence from the NATO summit in Turkey has triggered a fresh political debate in Tbilisi over whether the country is being pushed to the margins of regional security discussions. According to the supporting material, Georgia was not included in the official summit programme or the accompanying forums, unlike several other NATO partner countries and Ukraine. The omission has been interpreted by critics as a sign of political isolation, while government figures have rejected that reading.The summit in Ankara invited partner countries including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and Australia, as well as Ukraine, to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 21:32 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran tensions, Asia flooding and Ebola surge dominate a crowded day of global news
Iran buried former supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad as crowds burned a giant effigy of Donald Trump and chanted anti US slogans, underscoring the sharp rise in tensions after two days of renewed US and Iranian attacks. Washington and Tehran also said they would keep talking even as Trump declared the ceasefire over, while the International Energy Agency warned the fighting could disrupt a fragile recovery in global oil markets and keep pressure on the Strait of Hormuz. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli drone strikes injured two people in southern Lebanon despite a US brokered framework... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Jul 2026 18:16 LONDON
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Spain wildfire in Almeria kills at least 12 as missing persons search continues
A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 12 people, injured eight and left 23 missing, according to the latest confirmed figures. The blaze tore through the Almeria area in Andalusia on Thursday and scorched about 3,800 hectares of land. Emergency crews were still working to contain the fire as smoke and strong winds complicated the response.Authorities said many of the dead were found in vehicles, suggesting they were caught while trying to flee the flames. The fire spread rapidly through very dry vegetation during a heatwave, with strong winds adding to the danger. Reports also suggested that a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 17:59 LONDON
Europe closes lower as energy and FX moves fail to offset broad equity selloff
Executive summary: European equities ended sharply lower, with the DAX, Euro Stoxx 50, CAC 40 and FTSE 100 all in the red. Brent crude rallied more than 5%, natural gas dropped more than 10%, and sterling strengthened against the dollar, but those moves did not prevent a broad risk-off session across the region. Gold and silver also eased, while the euro was little changed and the yen was broadly steady. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: China flooding worsens as Spain wildfire toll rises and US Iran tensions deepen
Typhoon Maysak has worsened flooding across southern and central China, with people stranded on rooftops in Nanning and surrounding areas, while the storm also triggered tornadoes and widespread disruption. 🔗In southern Spain, a wildfire near Almeria has killed 11 people, injured six and forced about 1,000 residents to evacuate as emergency crews continue to battle the blaze. 🔗Tensions on the Korean peninsula also sharpened after North Korea vowed to strengthen its nuclear force in both quality and quantity and expand the role of its military intelligence agency as part of a wider military modernisation push. 🔗In the Middle East, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Jul 2026 12:15 LONDON
China flooding worsens as Typhoon Maysak leaves people stranded on rooftops and triggers tornadoes
Typhoon Maysak has continued to drive severe flooding across southern and central China, with people reported stranded on rooftops in Nanning and surrounding areas in Guangxi. The storm is the first typhoon to make landfall in China in the 2026 season, and it has brought intense rainfall, swollen rivers and further disruption to already affected communities. In central China, the same weather system also helped produce two destructive tornadoes later on Monday evening.The Guangxi region received up to 280mm of rain in 12 hours, according to the supporting report, causing river levels to rise and dam walls to break. By... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 11:00 LONDON
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Turkey's NATO summit revolver gifts trigger customs and security checks as leaders take delivery
Security and customs officials are continuing to deal with the fallout from Turkey's unusual summit gifts to NATO leaders, after boxes containing engraved revolvers and live ammunition were handed out in Ankara. The gifts were presented after the two-day gathering hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and several delegations were left working out how to clear and store them safely. The episode has drawn attention because the items included functioning weapons rather than symbolic souvenirs.According to the supplied report, each box contained a vintage-style revolver, six live rounds and a cleaning kit, with the recipient's name engraved on the gun.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 09:02 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Wildfires, Iran tensions and Gaza deaths dominate a crowded global briefing
A wildfire in Bedar in Spain's Almeria province has killed 12 people and injured at least six others, with regional authorities saying the blaze spread quickly through the area. 🔗In Venezuela, the death toll from twin earthquakes last month has risen to 3,889, while health agencies warn that displaced communities now face a growing disease risk. 🔗 In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ebola deaths have reached 600 and officials say the outbreak is now the fastest growing ever recorded. 🔗Iran buried its former supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad after days of funeral processions and rallies, as renewed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Jul 2026 08:30 LONDON
Iran buries former supreme leader amid renewed US-Iran fighting
Iran has buried its former supreme leader Ali Khamenei in the eastern city of Mashhad, as two days of renewed US and Iranian attacks deepened fears of a wider war. The burial took place at the Shrine of Imam Reza, one of the country's most important religious sites, where a flag-covered coffin was carried into the complex while mourners gathered outside. State broadcaster IRIB said the body of the "martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution" was buried in the memorial hall of the shrine.The ceremony came more than four months after Khamenei was killed in an airstrike, according to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 01:29 LONDON
Syria arrests ISIS-linked suspects over Damascus bombings during Macron visit
Syrian authorities said on Thursday they had arrested several suspects accused of carrying out bombings in Damascus, including attacks that took place during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the capital earlier this week. The Interior Ministry said the suspects were captured after simultaneous raids in four neighbourhoods in Damascus and its surrounding countryside. Officials said the operation targeted a cell they believe was behind the blasts, which killed one person and wounded dozens.Interior Minister Anas Khattab said the cell responsible for the "terrorist bombings" was now in custody, while Ahmad Dalati, head of interior security for the Damascus region,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 01:03 LONDON
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OPCW restores Syria's voting rights amid chemical-weapons cooperation
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has reinstated Syria's voting rights after saying there had been a significant change in circumstances since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The decision was announced on Thursday and follows what the watchdog described as concrete steps by the new authorities in Damascus to cooperate on dismantling remaining chemical weapons linked to the former government. Syria's foreign ministry welcomed the move and said it reflected international confidence in the country's transformation.The OPCW said the new Syrian authorities had committed to fulfilling the country's obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention and had since taken... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 21:02 LONDON
Court hears witness say Daphne Caruana Galizia screamed before fatal car bomb in Malta
A Maltese court has heard testimony describing the final moments before the car bomb that killed journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017. A neighbour told the trial that she appeared panicked and screamed moments before the explosion near the village of Bidnija. The hearing is part of the long-running case over the alleged ordering of the killing, nearly nine years after her death.The witness, Francis Sant, said he was driving in the opposite direction when he saw Caruana Galizia's car coming towards him on the main road after she had left her home. He told the court that he first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 20:02 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East war widens as NATO, markets and global diplomacy feel the shock
The conflict between the United States and Iran widened sharply, with both sides trading strikes for a second day and Tehran saying it fired 10 ballistic missiles at Jordan's Azraq military base, while Washington hit Iran's strategic port city of Chabahar for the first time since the war began. The escalation has pushed the confrontation beyond the Strait of Hormuz and deepened fears of a broader regional war. 🔗 🔗In Iran, huge crowds gathered in Mashhad for the burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with the final rites bringing six days of funeral events to a close after his death... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 09 Jul 2026 18:21 LONDON
OSCE report says Russia is indoctrinating and militarising Ukrainian children
An OSCE-mandated panel of independent experts has said around 1.6 million young Ukrainians are being forced into a system of military indoctrination in areas controlled by Russian forces. The report was presented in Vienna on Thursday and says the programme could amount to the crime against humanity of persecution. It describes a coordinated effort to bring children and young adults into military structures in occupied parts of Ukraine.The experts said the system includes training camps and classes on handling weapons and drones. They also said some young adults were drafted and sent to the front line. French researcher Herve Ascensio... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 18:01 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: US and Iran trade strikes as Gaza toll rises and Putin signals more war
The United States and Iran traded fresh attacks for a second day, widening the confrontation across the Gulf and putting pressure on already fragile regional security as Gulf bases came under fire. 🔗In Gaza, Israeli air strikes and gunfire killed at least nine Palestinians, including two children, in incidents reported across Gaza City, Khan Younis and other parts of the enclave, as ceasefire violations continued. 🔗Iran buried Ali Khamenei in Mashhad after several days of public funeral rites following his death in a wartime attack, while state media also released footage showing damage inside his residential compound after the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 09 Jul 2026 12:16 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Iran and US widen Gulf confrontation as NATO, Gaza and IMF warnings add pressure
The United States and Iran traded strikes for a second day, widening the confrontation across the Gulf and increasing pressure on the Strait of Hormuz as Gulf bases came under attack. 🔗The IMF cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.0 percent, saying the war in the region has fed an energy shock that is still weighing on the world economy and markets. 🔗In Gaza, Israeli air strikes and gunfire killed at least eight people, including two children, in incidents reported across Gaza City, Khan Younis and the Z... as ceasefire violations continued. 🔗Washington also signalled a major policy shift... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 09 Jul 2026 08:30 LONDON
Jackdaw boss warns UK faces winter gas shortage risk if North Sea field is not approved
The owner of the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea has warned that the UK could face winter supply shortages unless the government approves production. Adura chief executive Neil McCulloch said the project is in its final stages and could be ready to supply gas from 1 October if approval is granted. He described the decision as "hyper critical" for energy security.McCulloch made the comments at the field, which lies about 150 miles east of Aberdeen. He said the UK has only about eight days of gas storage, leaving limited room to respond to a supply emergency. He added... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 00:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran tensions jolt markets as strikes, tanker attacks and fresh regional violence mount
Oil prices jumped after attacks on tankers near the Strait of Hormuz disrupted traffic through one of the world’s most important shipping lanes, adding to fears of a wider regional shock. Brent crude rose sharply and later hit a two week high as traders priced in the risk of further supply disruption. 🔗 🔗Donald Trump deepened the market turmoil by saying the ceasefire with Iran was over and warning that further US air strikes could follow, comments he made at the NATO summit in Ankara. He also said he was willing to consider selling F 35 fighter jets to Turkey... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Jul 2026 18:14 LONDON
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Cuba hit by third nationwide blackout of the year as protests break out
Cubans in several parts of the island protested on Tuesday evening after a nationwide power cut left homes and streets in the dark. Residents banged pots and set rubbish on fire in some locations, while others shouted for the lights to be turned back on. The outage was the third nationwide blackout in Cuba this year and came on top of rolling electricity cuts already affecting the country.Officials said most of the country had had power restored by Tuesday, but some areas remained without electricity later in the day. Santiago de Cuba, the country's second-largest city, was among the places... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 12:34 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Trump escalates Iran and NATO tensions as outages, disasters and protests hit Asia and the Gulf
Donald Trump said the interim ceasefire with Iran was over after fresh US strikes and reported retaliatory fire in the Gulf, sharply raising the risk of a wider confrontation after days of mounting tension. 🔗At the same time, Trump used the NATO meeting in Turkey to revive several contentious foreign policy ideas, saying he was willing to consider selling F 35 fighter jets to Turkey and lifting US sanctions on the country. 🔗 He also renewed his push for the United States to take over Greenland and again threatened to pull American troops from Europe, adding pressure to already strained... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Jul 2026 12:18 LONDON
Kerala suspends Wayanad tunnel project after deadly collapse and landslide
Kerala has suspended construction of the Wayanad twin tunnel project after a tragedy at preparatory work near the tunnel entrance killed three migrant workers and left five others missing. The decision was taken on Wednesday, a day after the incident in Wayanad, as search operations continued for the missing workers. Officials also said a landslide occurred above the construction site, adding to concerns about the safety of the area.After a cabinet meeting, the chief minister said the state would launch legal and technical probes into the circumstances that led to the deaths and disappearances. He said the work would remain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 08:30 LONDON
Lebanese Christian villages reject Netanyahu annexation claim amid southern tensions
A number of Christian villages in Lebanon have rejected a claim by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that some of them had asked to be annexed to Israel. The villages issued a statement on Monday denying the allegation, after the remarks were made in a television interview the previous day. Lebanese analysts and local officials also dismissed the comments as fabricated and inflammatory.According to the supplied material, officials in 15 towns in southern Lebanon with Christian populations denounced the claim and said there was no truth to it. One academic described the remarks as cynical and said they were intended... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 16:30 LONDON
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Monaco parcel-bomb suspect found shot dead near Kyiv as Ukrainian officers detained
A Ukrainian woman wanted over a parcel-bomb attack in Monaco has been found shot dead near Kyiv, according to Ukrainian prosecutors and security officials. The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Anastasiia Berezovska, had been the subject of an Interpol red notice after authorities in Monaco accused her of attempted murder and placing an explosive device in a public place. Ukrainian officials said the case has now widened into a separate murder investigation involving people linked to the country's military intelligence structures.Ukraine's prosecutor general's office said the body was found near the capital late on Monday, around 11pm local time, and later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 12:30 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 to acquire, store,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 10:32 LONDON
Landslide in China's Gansu leaves 16 still buried as rescue continues
A landslide in the mountainous western province of Gansu has left 16 people still buried, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The disaster struck on Tuesday and initially trapped 33 people, 17 of whom have now been rescued. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered an all-out rescue effort, as emergency teams continue searching the affected area.CCTV said the cause of the landslide remained unclear. The incident comes as the country is dealing with damaging thunderstorms and wider weather disruption across several regions. In a separate development, at least eight people were reported killed by thunderstorms in Hubei province on Monday night,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 06:00 LONDON
Three injured in bomb blast at student rally in Savar near Dhaka
At least three people were injured when a bomb exploded at a student-led rally in Savar, near Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, on Monday night. The blast hit a gathering organised by the newly formed National Citizen Party, or NCP, during its July march programme. Senior party figures were on stage at the time, including NCP convener and Dhaka-11 MP Nahid Islam.The explosion happened around 9:45 pm at the Eidgah Ground near Savar Thana Stand, according to the details provided by party officials. Arifur Rahman Tuhin, a joint chief coordinator of the NCP, confirmed that the rally came under attack and said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 05:00 LONDON
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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 razor-thin,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 20:38 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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Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on Rota as major damage is reported
Super Typhoon Bavi has made landfall on the US territorial island of Rota in the western Pacific, bringing powerful winds and torrential rain to the Northern Mariana Islands. Local officials said they had already received reports of major damage as the storm moved across the island. The weather service had warned that the system posed an imminent danger to life.Lou Rosario, a public information officer at the Rota Municipal Operations Center, said residents were experiencing heavy winds and flooding and that some people were already reporting major damage. He also said some cellphone services were down after a tower fell.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 04:59 LONDON
Syria delays first session of transitional parliament
Syrian authorities have postponed the first session of the country's new transitional parliament, delaying a key step in the post-Assad political transition. State television said the opening meeting of the people's assembly had been moved to a later date, after it had previously been announced for Monday. No reason was given for the delay.The postponement comes as the new legislature is meant to begin work on a 30-month term focused on drafting a new elections law and preparing the ground for a popular vote. The parliament is part of the political framework established after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
Leaked photo of abused Palestinian detainee prompts inquiry and anguish in Gaza
A leaked photograph showing a Palestinian detainee blindfolded, stripped to his underwear and severely restrained has triggered anguish in Gaza and prompted an Israeli military inquiry. Two mothers in the enclave say they believe the man in the image is their missing son, deepening the uncertainty around his identity. The photo has also renewed scrutiny of how detainees are treated during the Gaza conflict.The image was originally posted on Instagram by an account that later appeared to have been deleted, and it included the words "good morning" written in Hebrew. In the screenshot, the detainee's hands are bound behind his... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
Jailed Gaza hospital chief reported in life-threatening condition after prison transfer
The detained director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza is reported to be in life-threatening condition after more than 555 days in Israeli prison, according to a rights group and his family. Dr Hussam Abu Safia was arrested at work on 27 December 2024 during Israeli operations against Gaza's health system, and his son says he can now barely breathe or speak. The latest claims centre on severe deterioration after a transfer to solitary confinement in a maximum-security prison.Elyas Abu Safia said in a video message that his father was visited by lawyer Nasser Odeh two days earlier, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 13:00 LONDON
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Crew reports missiles seen near Strait of Hormuz and Fujairah anchorage
A marine engineer aboard a vessel waiting outside the Strait of Hormuz has described seeing missiles streak across the sky near the Fujairah anchorage during a tense period in the Persian Gulf. The account places the ship in a strategic shipping corridor where war-related disruption has already altered planned cargo movements. The vessel had been directed to drift offshore rather than continue toward Kuwait, according to the supporting material.The engineer, Hifa Salim, said the sighting happened in the early hours of a tense morning while she was on deck before her engine-room rounds. She said the missiles were visible for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 01:00 LONDON
Clashes in Erfurt as protesters try to block AfD conference
Riot police have clashed with protesters in Erfurt, central Germany, as thousands tried to block roads and stop delegates from reaching the Alternative for Germany's national conference. The demonstrations were aimed at disrupting the party's biennial gathering, which began on time despite the blockades. Police said the city saw large-scale mobilisation around the venue, with protesters attempting to prevent access by road and public transport.According to police, about 20,000 people took part in the demonstrations in the eastern city. Officers reported that just under 100 offences had been recorded so far, many of them linked to graffiti and other property... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 13:31 LONDON
Monaco parcel bombing suspect identified as Interpol issues Red Notice and German police search flat
Interpol has issued a Red Notice for Anastasiia Berezovska, the woman Monaco authorities say is the chief suspect in a parcel bombing that injured a Ukrainian businessman and members of his family. The notice was issued on Friday as investigators widened a cross-border manhunt that already involves Monaco, Germany, France and Italy. German police have also searched a rented apartment in the Frankfurt area as part of the inquiry.Monaco prosecutors said the explosive device was detonated remotely and that the suspect may not have acted alone. Deputy prosecutor Morgan Raymond said the evidence points to a sophisticated attack, with investigators... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 09:00 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 LONDON
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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
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
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 four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
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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 Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
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
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
