Wall Street closes sharply higher as tech, chips and gold lead a broad risk rally
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished sharply higher, led by megacap tech, semiconductors and broad market benchmarks, while crude oil and natural gas fell. The Nasdaq Composite rose +7.9%, the S&P 500 gained +5.6% and the Dow advanced +5.3%. Microsoft, Amazon and Nvidia were among the biggest large-cap gainers, while Apple and WTI crude were notable laggards. The move points to a powerful rotation into growth, AI and precious metals, with banks also firmer and energy stocks weaker. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Deadly Russian strike on Kyiv as death toll rises to 21
At least 21 people were killed and dozens more injured after a large overnight Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas, according to Ukrainian authorities. The strike began just after midnight and hit the capital region with little warning, leaving damaged warehouses, a postal sorting centre and infrastructure near a railway station. Emergency crews were still working through the aftermath hours later, with repairs under way to restore power lines and train services.Ukrainian officials said Russia fired 115 drones and 24 ballistic missiles overnight. Most of the drones were shot down, but Kyiv's depleted air defences did... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 20:29 LONDON
Israeli forces raid Qalandiya refugee camp near Ramallah, injuring eight and arresting at least 20
Israeli forces entered homes and shops in the Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, injuring eight Palestinians and arresting at least 20 people, according to local and medical sources. The camp is near Ramallah, in an area that has seen repeated tension linked to the wider conflict in the occupied West Bank. During the operation, forces also issued demolition threats against businesses.The Palestine Red Crescent Society said eight Palestinians were taken to hospital after suffering injuries. Mohammad Aslan, spokesman for the committee that runs the camp, said the Israeli army took up positions on residents' roofs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 19:35 LONDON
Iran and Oman finalise proposed shipping route in Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it and Oman have finalised an agreement on the geographical coordinates of a proposed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement comes after two months of talks and centres on a waterway that is one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints. Tehran said the arrangement is still being reviewed before a joint statement is issued.Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the two sides are preparing a joint statement covering technical, legal, security and environmental points. He said the process could still be affected by what he described as third-party obstruction, referring to the United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 19:04 LONDON
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Germany investigates armed drone found near cargo planes at Leipzig airport
German authorities are investigating after police in Saxony said an employee found a drone carrying an unknown explosive device in the secure cargo flight operations area at Leipzig airport. The drone was discovered near the airport's southern runway and close to Ukrainian cargo planes, according to the supporting material. Officials said the device did not detonate because the detonator was faulty.The incident has been described as a serious aviation security breach because the drone reached a restricted area at one of Germany's key cargo hubs. The airport is used for freight operations linked to Ukrainian Antonov aircraft, as well as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 19:01 LONDON
Deadly strikes and soldier deaths in south Lebanon as ceasefire talks continue
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least one Lebanese person and wounded others, while two Israeli soldiers were killed in a separate explosion inside a booby-trapped building, according to the supplied report. The incidents took place on Wednesday in Tibnin and Majdal Selem, adding fresh violence to an already fragile border situation. The developments come as Lebanon and Israel continue talks aimed at implementing a ceasefire and arranging a phased Israeli troop withdrawal.In Tibnin, an Israeli air strike hit the roof of a cemetery prayer hall, killing one person and injuring 12 others, Lebanon's Health Ministry said. In... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 18:59 LONDON
Russian-linked disinformation campaign targets Gabriel Attal ahead of French presidential election
French authorities say a Russian-linked disinformation operation has targeted presidential candidate Gabriel Attal, in what officials described as another attempt to interfere in the country's political debate ahead of next year's election. The campaign was detected by Viginum, France's state body responsible for countering online disinformation, which said it identified the operation the day before. Officials said the material was aimed at the former centrist prime minister and appeared on X in posts impersonating legitimate French media outlets.According to the information provided by security sources, the operation was attributed with a high degree of confidence to the pro-Russia Matryoshka network.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 18:30 LONDON
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 17 as Zelenskyy calls for more air defences
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and injured 44 others, as emergency crews continued work at damaged sites. The attack hit business premises and a train station, adding to the toll from the overnight assault reported earlier in the day. Zelenskyy said the strikes also damaged civilian facilities including a brewing company, a warehouse for construction material and a mail sorting office.He said the attack lasted about two hours and involved ballistic missiles and drones, describing it as part of a series of large-scale Russian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 15:29 LONDON
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Miliband urges US to reopen Strait of Hormuz ahead of first one-to-one talks with Rubio
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has called on the United States to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz as he travels to Washington for his first official one-to-one meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He said free passage through the Gulf waterway was essential to ease cost-of-living pressures on British families. The talks are also expected to cover the war in Ukraine and what Miliband described as the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.Miliband said he was looking forward to his second meeting with Rubio, after the pair first met on the sidelines of a foreign ministers' summit in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 15:06 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech, Chips and Precious Metals Lead a Broad Risk Rally
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a powerful risk-on tone, led by a surge in AI and chip stocks, a sharp jump in the Nasdaq, and broad gains across the S&P 500, Dow and Russell 2000. Tech, defense, banks and metals were all firmer, while crude oil and the dollar-yen pair moved lower, reinforcing the view that easing energy prices and a softer dollar are supporting equities and precious metals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Nigeria orders 80% pay rise for junior soldiers amid worsening insecurity
Nigeria has ordered a pay increase of up to 80% for junior soldiers as President Bola Tinubu seeks to bolster the armed forces against worsening insecurity across the country. The move affects the lowest-ranking personnel and comes as the government faces pressure over violence linked to banditry, kidnapping, terrorism and separatist unrest. It is the second salary increase in a month for privates, who will now receive $132 a month from September.The latest rise follows a July decision by the defence minister to lift monthly wages for privates from $36 to $73. Tinubu said the increase reflected the government's "deep... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 14:33 LONDON
UN says Iran has executed at least 56 people since March amid crackdown on dissent
The United Nations human rights chief has said Iran has executed at least 56 people since 19 March on national security-related charges. Volker Turk said 27 of those cases were linked to nationwide protests that began earlier this year. He warned that capital punishment was being used to instil fear and suppress dissent.In a statement released on Wednesday, Turk said he was alarmed by the rise in executions and death sentences issued in Iran since March. The UN Human Rights Office said more than 100 other people remain at risk of execution on similar security charges. It also said executions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Russian drone manufacturer founder critically injured in car bomb near Ekaterinburg
The founder of a Russian drone manufacturer has been critically injured after a car bomb exploded near Ekaterinburg, in what appears to be a targeted attack. Vladimir Tkachuk was rushed to intensive care after a bomb planted beneath his Mercedes detonated on Wednesday, according to Russian state media citing emergency services. His bodyguard was killed in the blast.Russian media reported that Tkachuk was in a critical condition and that doctors were fighting to save his life. Images circulating on social media showed the charred remains of the vehicle and blood stains on the pavement nearby. The attack took place near... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 13:32 LONDON
Pakistan imposes new restrictions on foreign media reporting outside major cities
Pakistan has introduced new rules requiring foreign media workers, including Pakistani nationals working for them, to seek permission before reporting from most of the country. The guidelines apply to anyone covering stories outside Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore, and have drawn criticism from journalist groups and media figures. The move comes amid tensions in Kashmir and renewed scrutiny of how unrest is reported.The rules are called the Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines, 2026. According to the government, they are intended to provide an administrative mechanism to verify media, facilitate access and coordinate reporting requirements. Officials have not said how long permission may... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 13:09 LONDON
South Korea records 42.5C as heatwave deaths rise
South Korea is facing an intense heatwave that has pushed temperatures to record levels and placed pressure on public health systems across the country. A high of 42.5C was recorded on Sunday in the southern city of Yangsan, the highest temperature since modern record keeping began. Authorities say at least 19 people have died during the heatwave, while Seoul is under a severe heat warning.The temperature reading in Yangsan marks a new national extreme and comes as the country experiences prolonged hot weather. Officials said the warning in Seoul is the first issued under a system established this year to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 13:06 LONDON
India's monsoon floods and landslides kill more than 100 since July
Floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people across India since July, according to official data. The deaths have been reported across several states, with Assam, Kerala, Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, and Jharkhand among the worst affected areas. Thousands of people have also been forced from their homes as heavy rain continues to disrupt daily life in parts of the country.Assam has recorded at least 87 deaths, making it the hardest-hit state in the current monsoon season. In Sivasagar district alone, 47 people have died, according to the figures cited in the supplied material. Kerala... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 12:03 LONDON
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France disputes Reform UK navy plan to return Channel asylum seekers
France has rejected a Reform UK proposal to use the Royal Navy to intercept and return asylum seekers crossing the English Channel, as the party set out a plan it calls "Operation Fortress". The proposal was presented by Nigel Farage as a future policy if Reform UK wins power, and he described it as a "rescue and return" mission rather than pushbacks. The row has quickly become a dispute between the party and French officials over sovereignty, maritime law and the practicality of carrying out returns at sea.Reform UK said the plan would involve deploying naval assets to stop small... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
North Korea warns of military options over Japan's defence buildup, citing Tomahawk test
Kim Yo Jong has issued a fresh warning that North Korea will consider additional military options in response to Japan's expanding defence posture. In a statement carried by state media, she accused Tokyo of moving toward a "war state" and said Pyongyang would not remain a passive observer. The comments were made on Wednesday and were tied directly to Japan's recent military steps in the Pacific.Kim cited Japan's first test-firing of a Tomahawk long-range cruise missile and its participation in US-led drills in the Philippines in May. Japan's defence ministry confirmed that the Tomahawk experiment last week was its first,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 11:32 LONDON
Eight South Korean students detained after Osan Air Base break-in attempt
Eight South Korean student protesters have been detained and are under investigation after allegedly trying to enter Osan Air Base, a US military installation about 50 kilometres south of Seoul. Police and US military authorities said the group was stopped on Tuesday at the base's main gate. The incident has drawn attention because it took place at one of the main hubs of the US Air Force in South Korea.According to the US military, eight people were detained after they attempted to unlawfully enter the base through the installation's main gate. The military said it transferred them to the Korean... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 08:32 LONDON
Tokyo Close: Nikkei Surges Past 66,300 as Asia Rallies on Softer Oil, Strong Metals and a Firmer Risk Tone
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets closed broadly higher at the Tokyo close, led by a sharp jump in Japan and a powerful rally in South Korea. The Nikkei 225 rose +7.2% to 66,300.44, while the Kospi surged +16.9% to 6,620.90. Commodities were mixed but generally supportive for risk assets, with WTI crude down -11.0% and gold up +4.6%. The yen strengthened, USD/JPY fell -3.5% to 157.598, adding to the sense that global macro conditions were shifting quickly across equities, metals and energy. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
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UK counter-terror police warned over alleged IRGC breach by London-based LuaLua TV
Counter-terror police in the United Kingdom have been warned that London-based LuaLua TV may be breaching the country's new ban on support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC. The allegation centres on the station's links to the Islamic Radios and Television Union, known as IRTVU, and on its online output, which has been described as pro-Iran and sympathetic to Hamas and Hezbollah. LuaLua TV is based in London and holds an Ofcom licence, but it is said to operate only online and on social media.The warning comes after the National Security Act introduced restrictions on support for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 06:33 LONDON
Netanyahu rejects Gaza withdrawal before Hamas disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the Israeli military will not withdraw from its current lines in Gaza until Hamas has completely disarmed. His comments push back against a draft agreement proposed by the White House and linked to Donald Trump's Board of Peace. The remarks cast fresh doubt on a plan that had been presented as a possible breakthrough in efforts to end the war.According to the supplied material, the draft would have seen Hamas begin disarming while Israel halted strikes and started withdrawing from roughly 60% of Gaza that it currently controls. Netanyahu said Israel had not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Surges, Yen Strengthens and Oil Slides on Asia-Pacific Risk Repricing
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a strong risk-on tone, led by a sharp jump in Japan’s Nikkei 225 and gains across Hong Kong, Australia and South Korea. The move came alongside a weaker USD/JPY, a steep drop in WTI crude, and firmer precious metals, suggesting investors are rotating toward equities while reassessing energy and currency risks. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
Zelenskyy shares video of drone attack on vegetable seller in Kherson
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has shared video footage of a drone attack on a civilian vegetable seller in the southern city of Kherson. The footage shows a drone pursuing a man around a van used as a street stand before diving towards him and exploding as he ducks for cover. Ukrainian officials said the man survived, but was wounded in the attack.The victim was identified by Ukrainian officials only as Yurii, a 52-year-old vegetable seller. According to the supplied material, he suffered shrapnel injuries to both legs and his back. Zelenskyy said the world must see what he described as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 23:30 LONDON
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Kosovo widens wartime mass grave search after third potential site identified
Kosovo authorities have identified a third potential mass grave site as their search for people missing from the 1998-99 war expands. Excavation work is continuing in the north of the country, in the Zubin Potok area, after remains were found at a second site. Officials say the latest development could lead to a further dig as investigators try to establish whether more victims are buried nearby.So far, the remains of 11 people have been uncovered, according to the information released by authorities. The Special Prosecutor's Office said it could not provide further details because the investigation is at a sensitive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 22:06 LONDON
Wall Street closes sharply higher as tech, chips and small caps power a broad risk rally
Executive summary: U.S. stocks finished sharply higher, led by a powerful rebound in technology and semiconductor shares, while crude oil fell and the dollar weakened against the yen. The Nasdaq Composite jumped +6.9%, the S&P 500 rose +4.1% and the Dow added +2.5%, signaling a broad risk-on session that also lifted Bitcoin, gold, silver and industrial metals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
Sudan crisis deepens as Red Cross warns aid funding falls short
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has urged greater international support for Sudan, saying humanitarian needs are escalating while funding remains far below requirements. The appeal comes as the country enters its 1,200th day of conflict, with war continuing to drive displacement, disease and damage to basic services. The federation said Sudan is now one of the world's largest humanitarian crises and also one of the least visible.Derk Segaar, the federation's special envoy for Sudan, said 35 million people need humanitarian assistance, more than 9 million are internally displaced and 4.5 million have fled the country.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
Israel election pressure fuels settlement push as West Bank violence surges
Settlement activity in the occupied West Bank has intensified as Israel moves toward elections expected in October, according to the supplied report. The article says the surge has raised concern that the settler movement is trying to deepen its hold on the territory. It also says the increase comes alongside a rise in settler attacks and new outposts.The report cites a warning from the United Nations last week that attacks by Israeli settlers, often carried out alongside Israeli forces, and the creation of illegal settlements and outposts had reached an all-time high. It says the trend has accelerated during the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 19:32 LONDON
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India Denies Role in Sheikh Hasina Virtual Speech Amid Bangladesh Protest
India has denied any involvement in a planned virtual address by former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, after Dhaka protested the event and warned it could affect bilateral ties. The speech is due to take place in New Delhi and is being presented as Hasina's first public appearance by videolink since she fled Bangladesh. The dispute has added a new point of friction between the two neighbours as relations remain strained after the political upheaval that removed her from power in 2024.India's foreign ministry said it had no role in organising the event and did not endorse any views that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 18:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Oil swings on Iran talks as Gaza, wildfires and health crises add to global strain
Oil markets were the biggest story of the day, with prices first jumping on the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and then falling sharply after US officials said talks with Iran and Oman could produce a deal this week to reopen the route. The disruption has already lifted profits at major energy companies, including BP, which reported quarterly earnings of $5.73bn, its highest in four years. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, the diplomatic and military picture remained tense. Iran said it did not want to widen the conflict, even as President Donald Trump said talks had resumed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Aug 2026 18:24 LONDON
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Gaza funeral held for 112 bodies recovered from Sabra rubble after 2023 strike
Palestinians in Gaza held a collective funeral on Tuesday for more than 100 bodies recovered from the rubble of a residential block in Sabra, in Gaza City. The remains were linked to an Israeli air strike on 22 November 2023, one of the deadliest attacks in the early weeks of the war. Rescue teams recovered 112 bodies this weekend, including 40 children, after digging through destroyed buildings in the area.According to the Hamas-run Civil Defense, the strike killed more than 300 people when warplanes destroyed the neighbourhood during the conflict's opening phase. About 40 bodies were recovered soon after the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 15:02 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech and Chips Surge, Oil Slides Sharply, and Risk Appetite Broadens
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a powerful risk-on tone, led by a sharp rally in technology and semiconductor shares. The Nasdaq Composite jumped +5.4%, the S&P 500 rose +2.9%, and the Dow added +1.9% in early trade. The biggest move came from SOXX, which surged +8.7%, while WTI crude tumbled -8.5%. The combination points to a market that is rewarding growth, easing some inflation pressure from energy, and rotating toward cyclical and risk assets, though the size of the moves suggests sentiment may still be highly headline-sensitive. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
US Army has used nearly all long-range precision missile stocks in Iran war, report says
The US Army has used "practically all" of its long-range precision missile stockpile during the war against Iran, according to a report published on Tuesday. The shortage is said to involve Army surface-to-surface systems, including Army Tactical Missile Systems and Precision Strike Missiles. The report says this is the first confirmed sign of low stocks in these offensive weapons since the conflict began.Three people familiar with US military data were cited as saying the depletion is linked to the sustained pace of operations in the war, which entered its sixth month in August. The report also said the conflict began... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
Four killed in Crimea shooting as investigation continues
Russian-installed officials in Crimea said four people were killed when a soldier opened fire in the village of Khmelnytske, in an incident that also left three others injured. The attacker was detained, and the motive was still being investigated, according to the regional governor, Mikhail Razvozhayev. Officials said the gunman first shot at fellow soldiers, killing one and wounding another, before turning the weapon on civilians.Razvozhayev said the civilian dead were two men aged 71 and 59, and a 64-year-old woman. He said doctors were "doing everything possible to save" those injured, while urging people to rely only on official... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 11:01 LONDON
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Washington state wildfires force mass evacuations around Spokane as arson suspect is arrested
Authorities in Washington state say about 65,000 people have now been displaced by wildfires burning around Spokane, as firefighters continue to battle three separate blazes in the area. The latest figures also indicate that between 700 and 1,110 structures may have been destroyed, a wider range than previously reported. The fires have burned a combined 8,026 acres, and officials say the situation remains active.The arrest of Aaron Farinacci, 37, on suspicion of first-degree arson in connection with the Old Trails fire adds a criminal investigation to the emergency response. Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels said a witness allegedly saw him... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 10:32 LONDON
Greek wildfires burn homes in Porto Germeno as fires spread across the country
Porto Germeno west of Athens has woken to burned homes and blackened cars after another fast-moving wildfire swept through the area. Residents are beginning to assess the damage while firefighters continue to tackle flames across Greece. The latest destruction comes as the country endures a second straight week of major wildfires.The supplied report says hundreds of firefighters remain deployed as strong winds and dry conditions make containment difficult. Former Villia mayor Konstantinos Makrynoris described the past few days as "absolutely unacceptable", reflecting growing frustration over the scale of the damage. The report also says at least five people have died... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 10:03 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Trump says Iran talks are under way as Gaza, Hormuz and markets stay in focus
Donald Trump said talks with Iran were continuing and warned Tehran it faced a final chance over the nuclear issue and the Strait of Hormuz, even as Iranian officials denied wanting to widen the conflict and said they would defend the country if needed. The mixed messages have deepened uncertainty over diplomacy and regional security. 🔗 🔗That uncertainty was sharpened after a cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman, with separate reports again highlighting the risk to shipping in the waterway. The incident comes as the US and Iran trade conflicting claims... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Aug 2026 08:42 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close sharply higher as Nikkei surges past 63,900, Kospi jumps 5.4%
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets finished broadly stronger at the Tokyo close, led by a powerful rally in Japan and South Korea. The Nikkei 225 rose +4.1% to 63,954.49, the Kospi climbed +5.4% to 6,347.20, and the Hang Seng added +2.0%. The move came alongside a weaker dollar-yen rate, softer WTI crude, and firmer gold, while regional risk appetite remained supported by the broader equity tone. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
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US probes possible Iranian-linked cyberattacks on water systems in seven states
US authorities are investigating reported cyberattacks on water systems in Minnesota and six other states, after officials said some of the activity disrupted water operations. Minnesota first reported that more than 30 of its state water systems had faced what it described as a coordinated cyberattack. Days later, the FBI said cyberattacks had been reported in seven states, widening the scope of the inquiry.The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is reportedly examining whether there is a possible Iranian connection to the Minnesota attacks, according to US media reports. The agency has not commented publicly on the reported probe. US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 05:30 LONDON
Israel violates Lebanese airspace, kills more than two dozen in Gaza over weekend
Israeli forces reportedly killed more than two dozen Palestinians in Gaza over the weekend, according to UN agencies and peacekeepers cited on Monday. The report says the strikes took place despite ongoing ceasefire agreements. The same source says Israeli forces violated Lebanese airspace more than 100 times over the weekend. No further operational details are provided on the type of violations, the exact locations involved, or whether any additional damage was reported. The source does not identify the dead, name any specific Gaza sites, or attribute the reported actions to a named Israeli unit. It only states that UN agencies... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 22:02 LONDON
Trump approval falls to 35% in Reuters/Ipsos poll as economic ratings weaken
Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 35%, according to a Reuters/Ipsos survey released on Monday, while 63% of respondents said they disapproved of his performance. The poll places his approval close to the lowest level recorded in his current term. It also shows that dissatisfaction extends beyond the overall rating, with approval of his handling of the economy at 28%.The survey questioned 4,505 adults in the United States online between 29 July and 3 August and has a margin of error of two percentage points. Trump's approval slipped from 37% in the previous Reuters/Ipsos poll, while disapproval rose from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
Wall Street closes broadly higher as tech leads, oil slides and gold firms, with Apple the notable laggard
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished sharply higher, led by the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500, as megacap tech, semiconductors and cyclicals helped power a broad advance. Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia and Tesla all posted solid gains, while Apple and parts of the AI chip complex lagged. Falling WTI crude, a stronger gold tape and a weaker USD/JPY added to the cross-asset picture, suggesting investors leaned into growth and rate-sensitive exposures while rotating away from some energy and crypto-linked risk. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Kremlin critic Boris Nadezhdin says he has fled Russia for Paris amid election crackdown
Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has said he has left Russia and is now in Paris after a series of moves by the authorities that blocked his political activity. In a video filmed with the Eiffel Tower in the background, the 63-year-old said he was "alive and free" but "not in Russia at the moment". He added that he needed "to get my bearings and figure out what to do next".Nadezhdin said he had recently been detained and then faced further pressure after announcing plans to run in September's parliamentary elections. According to the reports, the justice ministry designated him... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 17:32 LONDON
Europe closes higher as oil slumps, DAX leads broad risk rally, euro and sterling firm
Executive summary: European equities finished higher, led by Germany’s DAX, as a sharp drop in Brent crude eased pressure on risk assets and helped support autos, metals and broader cyclicals. The move came alongside a weaker dollar, firmer euro and sterling, and gains across the Euro Stoxx 50, CAC 40 and FTSE 100. Gold also advanced, while silver slipped and USD/JPY fell sharply, underscoring a session dominated by commodity, FX and rate-sensitive moves. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Romania uses controlled blast to divert Danube water to nuclear reactor amid drought crisis
Romanian naval forces have carried out a controlled explosion on the Danube to help redirect cooling water towards the country's remaining working reactor at the Cernavodă nuclear plant. The operation took place as record-low river levels continued to disrupt power generation in Romania and neighbouring Hungary. Authorities said the measure was intended to keep the reactor operating during an acute water shortage linked to drought and heat.The blast used 180kg of explosives, according to a report cited in the supplied material, to move a large rock that was restricting the flow of water. Officials said the action would allow a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 16:30 LONDON
Morocco confirms major highway renamed in honour of Trump
Morocco has confirmed that a major highway has been renamed in honour of US President Donald Trump, according to a letter from King Mohammed VI published by the country's state press agency. The road was formerly known as the Tiznit-Dakhla highway and runs into Western Sahara, the disputed territory that Morocco occupies and claims as its own. The confirmation follows a social media post by Trump last week thanking the king for the honour, although Moroccan authorities had not previously made a parallel announcement.In the letter, dated 2 July and published over the weekend, the king said the name change... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 14:09 LONDON
Gunmen kidnap at least 52 people in overnight raid in northwest Nigeria, local sources say
Gunmen have kidnapped at least 52 people in an overnight raid in northwest Nigeria, according to local sources cited in the report. The attack took place in a region that has faced repeated insecurity linked to armed groups and criminal gangs. The latest incident adds to concerns about the safety of rural communities in the area.The report says the raid happened overnight on 3 August 2026, but it does not give a precise location beyond northwest Nigeria. Local sources were cited as saying the number of abducted people was at least 52. No official statement was included in the supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
Moscow restaurant bombing death toll rises to five as Russia blames Ukraine
Russia has blamed Ukraine for a bombing at an upmarket restaurant in central Moscow that killed five people and injured 19 others. The blast happened on Saturday evening near the entrance to Balzi Rossi, an Italian restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square, in one of the capital's Stalin-era skyscrapers. Authorities said an unidentified woman carrying an improvised explosive device was stopped by a security guard before the device detonated moments later.Russia's foreign ministry accused Kyiv of carrying out the attack, while investigators continued to examine who planned it and who may have been the intended target. Reports cited by Russian and independent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 12:02 LONDON
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Paris court rejects appeal against expulsion order for Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova
A Paris administrative court has rejected an appeal by Russian television commentator Xenia Fedorova against an order requiring her to leave France. The ruling upholds measures taken by the French authorities after they accused her of spreading pro-Kremlin propaganda. The case adds a legal dimension to an already sensitive dispute over media, politics and national security in France.The court said Fedorova had failed to show that the order would have "serious personal consequences". French authorities ordered the 45-year-old to leave the country last week and also froze her assets for six months. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said the decision was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 11:32 LONDON
Australia warns H5N1 may spread further after suspected bird flu deaths in a second state
Victoria has reported a suspected second cluster of dead and sick birds as Australia continues to assess the spread of H5 bird flu in wildlife. The new observations were made in the Glenelg River estuary near Nelson and across Lawrence Rocks in the state's south-west, following confirmation of the country's first mass mortality event in South Australia. Officials said the Victorian findings are consistent with what was recently reported across the border, but samples still need to be tested before the cluster can be confirmed.Federal environment minister Murray Watt said Australia had begun what he described as a long and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 11:02 LONDON
Cuba reports another nationwide blackout as grid recovery efforts continue
State electricity operator UNE has reported another nationwide blackout in Cuba, describing the latest outage as a total disconnection of the national power system. The disruption affected Havana and the wider island, leaving large parts of the country without electricity. It is the latest in a series of grid collapses to hit the Caribbean nation.UNE said protocols to restore the grid were under way after the system went down. The supporting report said the west of the country had already lost power 24 hours earlier, before the outage spread more widely. Residents in Havana were also left without electricity as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 10:59 LONDON
Two workers killed after returning to quake-hit Kumamoto mall before blast
Two store employees were killed in an explosion at the earthquake-hit Aeon Mall in Kumamoto after they were told to go back inside to secure cash, according to details reported by local media. The blast came after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture on 28 July, leaving 38 people dead in total. Seven of those fatalities were linked to the mall, underscoring the scale of the damage at the site.The employer of the workers, the general goods store Habita, apologised for what it called the loss of two precious lives. Its sales director, Goji Yuse, said the instructions given... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 10:32 LONDON
Europe Opens Higher as Yen Intervention, Softer Oil and Strong Metals Shape the Risk Tone
Executive summary: European equities opened firmer, with the DAX, Euro Stoxx 50, CAC 40 and FTSE 100 all in the green. The biggest cross-asset move is in USD/JPY, which has dropped sharply after reports of coordinated yen support, while gold, platinum and palladium are rallying and Brent crude is softer. The mix points to a market leaning toward lower energy costs, stronger precious metals and a more cautious FX backdrop as traders assess intervention risk and the next macro catalyst. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei extends gains, Kospi slumps, and commodities surge
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp split, as Japan and Hong Kong advanced while South Korea’s Kospi suffered a heavy selloff. The Nikkei 225 rose +2.2% to 63,754.90, the Hang Seng gained +2.9%, and Australia’s ASX 200 added +1.4%. In contrast, the Kospi fell -7.6%, while WTI crude dropped -6.1% and USD/JPY moved lower to 156.751. Gold, platinum and palladium all climbed, underscoring a session defined by risk rotation, currency moves and a strong bid in precious metals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Suicide bombing outside police station in Pakistan's Swat kills at least 14 as TTP claims responsibility
A suspected suicide bombing outside a police station in Kabal, in Pakistan's Swat district, killed at least 14 people and wounded at least 18, according to officials. The blast took place in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, in northwestern Pakistan, where authorities have been warning of a renewed rise in militancy. A pro-police rally of local residents was taking place in the same area, although it was not immediately clear whether that gathering was the intended target.Regional police official Fida Hussain said the dead included five police officers and eight civilians, while the 14th person was believed to be the bomber. A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 00:59 LONDON
Greece wildfire response hit by helicopter collision west of Athens as one crew survives
Two firefighting helicopters collided in mid-air on Sunday while responding to a wildfire in Greece, leaving two crew members dead and two others alive after an emergency landing and a crash in a ravine. The incident happened about 65 km west of Athens, near the Attica-Boeotia border, as crews were working on a large blaze in the area. Video from the scene showed one Bell helicopter striking the propellers of the other before one aircraft caught fire and went down.The Greek Fire Service said the helicopters were leased and were taking part in efforts to tackle the wildfire. The dead... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 22:02 LONDON
Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly strikes as death toll rises to at least 14
Officials in Ukraine and Russia said a fresh exchange of strikes has killed at least 14 people in total, with deaths reported in several regions on both sides of the border. Ukrainian attacks on Russia killed at least nine people, while Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least five, according to the supplied reports. The incidents were reported on 2 August and affected areas including Belgorod, Saratov and Udmurtia in Russia, and Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv in Ukraine.Russian regional officials said four people were killed in Belgorod region, including a 13-year-old girl near a playground, while two more died in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 20:29 LONDON
South Korea records hottest day on record amid severe heatwave
South Korea has recorded its highest temperature since national weather records began more than a century ago, as an intense heatwave continues to grip the country. The southeastern city of Yangsan reached 42.5C at 1:26pm local time on Sunday, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. It was the fifth consecutive day that temperatures in Yangsan rose above 40C.Heat warnings remain in force across much of South Korea, with temperatures climbing into the upper 30s in many cities. More than 20 localities were under emergency heatwave alerts on Sunday, a warning category introduced this year in response to increasingly severe summer... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 14:00 LONDON
Overnight Israeli strikes kill civilians in Gaza as ceasefire talks continue
Overnight Israeli strikes hit multiple residential buildings across Gaza and killed at least eight people, according to civil defence officials. The attacks were reported around midnight and affected sites in the central Gaza Strip, Gaza City and the area northwest of Khan Younis in the south. The strikes came as diplomatic efforts over the wider conflict continued, with no immediate sign that the violence on the ground had eased.Civil defence officials said a man and his wife were killed when an Israeli military helicopter struck an apartment near the central Gaza Strip. They said an elderly man and a child... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 07:00 LONDON
Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on water systems as FBI investigates
Michigan has reported cyberattacks on nine of its water systems, widening a developing investigation that first emerged in Minnesota earlier in the week. The FBI said it is investigating both incidents, while federal agencies have warned that water and wastewater infrastructure may be being targeted. Officials said no culprit has been identified so far.Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy said the state received a federal cyber alert on Tuesday about attempts to tamper with operational technology in water systems. Soon after, it received a small number of reports from communities indicating activity consistent with what federal agencies had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 00:00 LONDON
Russian strikes hit fuel storage in Odesa and tugboat in Mykolaiv amid Black Sea shipping tensions
Russia said on Saturday that its forces struck fuel storage facilities in the Ukrainian port of Odesa and hit a tugboat used by the Ukrainian military in Mykolaiv. The reported attacks took place in two key southern ports that are central to Ukraine's maritime logistics and wartime supply chains. The battlefield claims could not be independently verified.According to the reported account, the strike in Odesa targeted fuel storage tanks, while the vessel hit in Mykolaiv was described as a marine tugboat repurposed for use by the Ukrainian army. The Russian Defence Ministry was cited as the source of the claim... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 17:00 LONDON
India's Modi says he forgives students after Cockroach protests
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he forgives students who shouted abuse at him during last month's Cockroach protests, describing them as "misled children" who should be guided rather than punished. He made the remarks in a video posted on social media late on Friday, according to the supplied report. The comments come after weeks of unrest linked to a youth-led movement that began over an exam scandal and spread across several Indian cities.The protests emerged in May after a crucial exam was voided when the questions were leaked, forcing more than two million students to retake it the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 13:02 LONDON
Two tanker attack reports near the Strait of Hormuz as UKMTO urges caution
A British maritime security agency has reported two separate incidents involving tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, with both taking place off the coast of Oman. In the first case, a vessel said it had been struck by an unknown projectile northeast of Lima, causing damage to the engine room. Around three hours later, a second tanker reported seeing a large splash and explosion close to the ship northeast of Khasab.No injuries have been reported in either incident, and the second vessel had not reported damage at the time of the warning. The agency advised vessels in the area to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 10:29 LONDON
Trump threatens to bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site amid fresh satellite images
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to bomb a suspected underground nuclear site in Iran known as Pickaxe Mountain. Recent satellite images appear to show construction work at the location, which sits immediately south of the Natanz nuclear complex. The site has become the focus of renewed attention because it is one of the few Iranian nuclear-linked locations that has not already been struck by the United States or Israel.Trump told reporters on 21 July that the US would be hitting the area "pretty soon" and "very heavily". He returned to the subject on 28 July, saying: "I know... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
Israel says Gaza troop pullback depends on genuine Hamas disarmament
A senior Israeli official has said troops will not withdraw from their current positions in Gaza without what was described as the "genuine disarmament" of Hamas. The statement came as Hamas said it would hand over heavy weapons only if Israel ends "all forms of aggression" and pulls its forces out of the territory. The latest exchange deepens a dispute over the sequencing of a US-brokered ceasefire plan that is meant to move into its second phase.Donald Trump said the Board of Peace had reached an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
Trump says US has not agreed to Ukraine producing Patriot missiles
US President Donald Trump has said Washington has not agreed to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles, contradicting comments made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after talks at the White House earlier this week. Trump said on Friday that the United States had not approved Ukraine building the missiles and added that the US had to be "very careful" about letting another country make them. His remarks add a new point of tension to discussions over how Kyiv can strengthen its air defences as Russian strikes continue.The dispute centres on what was discussed during a meeting between Trump and Zelensky... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 21:35 LONDON
Poland protests Russian ambassador over missile incursion in Lublin region
Poland has summoned the Russian ambassador after confirming that a missile landed in the village of Tarnawa Kolonia in the Lublin region on Thursday. Polish officials said the projectile was a Russian Kh-101 missile, marking a fresh cross-border security incident on NATO's eastern flank. No casualties or injuries were reported.Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Friday that the ambassador had been called in following the incursion. A spokesman for Poland's foreign ministry said the ambassador was told of Warsaw's "unequivocal condemnation" of hostile actions directed against the security of a sovereign state and its citizens. The ministry also said any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 21:32 LONDON
India youth protests end after education minister resigns over leaked exam paper
Nationwide protests in India have been called off after the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, ending a two-month campaign led by the Cockroach Janta Party. The movement had spread across the country through protests, sit-ins and hunger strikes, and organisers said they were claiming victory after the minister stepped down. The development marks a rare concession by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government after sustained public pressure.The protests were triggered by anger over a leaked exam paper linked to the national medical entrance test, which forced about 2 million students to sit the exam again. Local media reported that 20... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 20:35 LONDON
Assam invokes National Security Act against activist Pranab Doley after Kaziranga protest bail
Assam authorities have invoked the National Security Act against land rights activist Pranab Doley, a day after a local court granted him bail in a case linked to protests over a proposed luxury hotel project near Kaziranga National Park. The move marks a sharp escalation in a dispute that has combined environmental concerns, indigenous land rights and public-order allegations. Doley was arrested on 12 July in connection with a protest in Inglay Pathar, adjoining the park in Golaghat district.Police said the protest on 28 June involved about 50 people who went to the site in a pre-planned manner and were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 15:34 LONDON
UK court clears Chinese embassy project in London to proceed as appeal is prepared
A British High Court has ruled that approval for China's planned new embassy in central London was lawful, allowing the project to move forward after a residents' legal challenge was dismissed. The decision concerns the Royal Mint Court site near the Tower of London, where China plans a 20,000-square-metre complex that would become the largest embassy building in the United Kingdom by area. The ruling removes a major legal obstacle to one of the most contentious diplomatic property projects in London.The challenge was brought by the Royal Mint Court Residents' Association, which represents families and businesses in about 100 nearby... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 14:32 LONDON
India alleges over 40 deaths in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir crackdown as disputed elections continue
India has accused Pakistan's establishment of using ruthless force against peaceful protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, saying the crackdown has left more than 40 civilians dead and many others injured. The allegation was made during a media briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs, where spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called on the international community to scrutinise the situation and hold Islamabad accountable. The comments came as elections in the region continued in three phases, with the vote due to conclude on 10 August.Jaiswal said the deaths were the result of a continuing crackdown on civilians in PoK, and described the election process... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 14:29 LONDON
Peru constitutional court overturns ex-president Ollanta Humala corruption sentence
Peru's constitutional court has overturned a 15-year prison sentence handed to former president Ollanta Humala, nullifying the criminal proceedings against him in a major reversal in one of the country's most closely watched corruption cases. Humala, who led Peru from 2011 to 2016, had been convicted in 2025 over allegations that he accepted illegal funds to finance his election campaigns. He is now expected to be released from Barbadillo Prison in Lima, according to local media.The ruling centres on claims that Humala received money linked to the Venezuelan president and the Brazilian construction company Odebrecht for his 2006 and 2011... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 12:00 LONDON
Rare EF3 tornado and meteotsunami hit Wisconsin
A rare and powerful tornado struck north-east Wisconsin on Monday, damaging homes and leaving a 12-mile path of destruction through parts of Appleton and Menasha. The storm lasted 26 minutes before dissipating over Lake Winnebago. In the same weather episode, a meteotsunami was reported on the lake, causing unusual swings in water level.The US National Weather Service classified the tornado as an EF3, which made it the fourth tornado of that strength to hit Wisconsin in 2026. The agency said EF3 tornadoes are relatively rare in north-east Wisconsin, and the total for this year is already the state's highest since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 09:59 LONDON
Israeli detonations near Beaufort Castle damage homes in southern Lebanon
Israeli forces carried out powerful explosions near Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese reports and statements from Israeli leaders. The blasts were reported around midnight in an area close to the Crusader-era fortress, which sits in the south of the country near territory occupied by Israel. Residents in nearby towns said the shockwaves were felt widely across the area.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said in a statement that the army had blown up a tunnel system in the Beaufort area. They said the tunnel network was linked to Hezbollah and was intended to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 09:32 LONDON
UK announces £8.4 billion investment in Dreadnought nuclear submarines
The United Kingdom has announced an £8.4 billion investment in the next phase of its Dreadnought-class nuclear submarine programme. The funding is intended to support the build-out of the country's nuclear deterrent and the work needed to bring the first boat, HMS Dreadnought, through sea trials. Officials said the submarine is expected to be ready to enter service with the Royal Navy in the early 2030s.According to the supplied material, BAE Systems is set to receive £5.9 billion of the package, with the rest going to the wider supply chain. The government said the investment would deliver jobs and opportunities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 08:08 LONDON
British man accused of spying on RAF Akrotiri for Iran
A British man has been arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on RAF Akrotiri on behalf of the Iranian military. Rashad Sultanov, 44, who also holds Azerbaijani citizenship, is accused of carrying out hostile surveillance of the UK military base and sharing information with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. He was detained by Cypriot police on 17 July and remains in custody while extradition proceedings continue.The case is being pursued under the UK National Security Act, with prosecutors saying it will be charged under the 2023 law. According to the investigation, the alleged spying took place between 11 May... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 08:05 LONDON
US sanctions six entities and individuals over support for Iran's Mahan Air network
The United States has imposed sanctions on six entities and individuals, including India-based Skiez Travels and Logistics Private Limited, over allegations that they supported Iranian airline Mahan Air and helped sustain what Washington described as a terrorist enterprise. The Treasury Department announced the measures on Thursday, saying the network acted as a set of general sales agents and logistics firms linked to the airline. The action adds to a wider campaign by Washington to restrict financial and commercial channels it says are used to support Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said anyone providing financial services, logistics or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 07:00 LONDON
Japan earthquake death toll rises to 34 as aftershock fears continue in Kumamoto
The death toll from the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan has risen to 34, according to the Kumamoto prefecture government. Officials also said six people were seriously injured after the quake struck near the city of Uki on Tuesday. The tremor knocked out power to about 40,000 homes, halted rail services and triggered tsunami warnings across parts of Kyushu.Authorities said nearly half of the deaths were linked to two separate incidents: structural damage at a Nippon Paper Industries paper mill and a possible gas explosion at an Aeon store. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has urged residents to remain vigilant... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 05:29 LONDON
Trump says Morocco named Tiznit-Dakhla highway after him, raising questions over timing and Western Sahara
United States President Donald Trump has said Morocco named part of the Tiznit-Dakhla highway after him, a claim that has drawn attention because Rabat has not publicly confirmed it. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Trump thanked Morocco's King Mohammed VI and said he looked forward to travelling on the "Great Highway one day". The reported tribute concerns a major road project in southern Morocco that is linked to the disputed Western Sahara.The highway, which became fully operational in January after about a decade of construction, stretches 1,055km and connects southern Morocco with Mauritania. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 04:02 LONDON
Clashes spread in Nepal's eastern Tarai as death toll rises to three
Communal clashes in eastern Nepal have spread from Sunsari district to Siraha district, with the death toll now reported at three. The unrest has prompted the deployment of army units under curfew in both districts as authorities try to restore order. The violence is linked to retaliatory protests after an attack on pilgrims in Sunsari earlier in the week.In a televised address to the nation, Prime Minister Balendra Shah promised stringent and effective action against those responsible for rioting and clashes. He said an investigation had already begun and that anyone found guilty would not be spared. Shah also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 00:32 LONDON
Australian police uniforms and badges sold on Chinese e-commerce sites raise impersonation concerns
Australian police uniforms, caps, badges and insignias have been found for sale on Chinese online retail sites, with some listings appearing close to the real items worn by officers in several states. The products identified include gear linked to Western Australia, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland police, as well as Australian Border Force clothing. The findings have raised concerns about the potential for impersonation and misuse.The items were identified on three retailers on a major Chinese e-commerce platform and on one independent Chinese website. According to the material reviewed, the sellers described the goods as real police items rather than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 20:02 LONDON
Todd Blanche nomination delayed again as Senate Republicans seek IRS settlement clarity
The US Senate Judiciary Committee has postponed its planned vote on Todd Blanche's nomination to become attorney general, after Republican senators raised fresh concerns about his ties to Donald Trump and a disputed settlement involving the Internal Revenue Service. A committee spokesperson said late on Wednesday that the vote would be delayed as work continued to secure enough support for Blanche. The move leaves the nomination stalled and extends a confirmation fight that has become a test of support inside Trump's own party.The latest delay came after Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina pressed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 17:35 LONDON
US second-quarter GDP growth slows to 1.5% as trade deficit and fuel costs weigh on economy
The US economy grew at an annualised rate of 1.5% in the second quarter, according to a Commerce Department report released on Thursday. That was down from 2.1% in the first quarter, marking a clear slowdown in growth between April and June. The report points to a wider trade deficit and higher fuel costs as key pressures on activity.The Bureau of Economic Analysis said consumer spending rose 3.2% over the quarter, helped by tax refunds linked to President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. At the same time, the average price of petrol climbed to $4.09 a gallon, up... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 17:33 LONDON
UK Supreme Court to review Palestine Action ban after appeal is granted
The UK Supreme Court will review the ban on Palestine Action under terrorism legislation after granting permission for the group's co-founder, Huda Ammori, to appeal. The case is set to be heard after the summer break, according to court officials, and comes after a series of earlier legal challenges over the proscription. The decision marks a significant new stage in a dispute that has already drawn in the Home Office, the courts and police.The ban came into force in July 2025 after then Home Secretary Yvette Cooper acted on advice from police and security officials. The Home Office has argued... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
Netanyahu says Israeli special forces would respond to any ICC arrest attempt as New York trip stands
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israeli special forces would be ready if anyone tried to arrest him under an International Criminal Court warrant, sharpening his response to renewed calls for his detention. He also confirmed that he still plans to travel to New York in September for the United Nations General Assembly. The remarks came in an interview after his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.Netanyahu said he had considered the possibility of an emergency landing in a country that recognises the ICC and could try to enforce the warrant. Asked about the risk,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 15:29 LONDON
Russia adds Telegram founder Pavel Durov to terrorist and extremist list amid wider crackdown
Russia has added Telegram founder Pavel Durov to its list of terrorists and extremists, according to the state financial monitoring agency. The designation was announced on Thursday and marks a further escalation in Moscow's pressure on the messaging platform and its founder. It follows a formal accusation a day earlier that Durov had facilitated terrorist activity.The latest move means people and organisations on the list face restrictions on interacting with Russian media, publishing online, organising public events, taking part in elections and using financial services in the country. Russian authorities said Durov had failed to remove content that was allegedly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:33 LONDON
Drone strike at Egypt's Damietta LNG port confirmed as fire spreads to second ship
Egypt has confirmed that a drone caused the fire at Damietta port that affected two liquefied natural gas vessels, adding official backing to earlier maritime assessments. The incident involved the US-owned Energos Winter, which was struck on its starboard side at about 3:20 pm CET, according to maritime security firms cited in the supporting material. The fire then spread to the nearby Gaslog Salem, prompting an emergency response at one of Egypt's most important Mediterranean energy ports.The Egyptian cabinet said preliminary investigations by the relevant authorities found that the incident was caused by a drone. It said measures were being... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:02 LONDON
Massive iceberg overturns near Ilulissat on Greenland's west coast
A massive iceberg has been seen turning over off the coast of Greenland near Ilulissat, in a striking natural event captured on eyewitness video. The footage shows the moment the iceberg rolled in the water and sent waves towards the nearby coastal city. Ilulissat lies on Greenland's west coast and is known for its close connection to the Ilulissat Icefjord.The video was recorded near the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord, a location that is closely associated with the movement of ice from Greenland's inland glaciers into the sea. The footage shows the iceberg overturning close enough to the city to create visible... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 12:32 LONDON
Attack on northwest Pakistan police post kills 11 officers
An hours-long attack on a police checkpoint in Pakistan's northwestern Hangu district has killed at least 11 police officers and wounded dozens more, local authorities said. The assault took place late on Wednesday near the Afghan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Security forces later killed 15 attackers during the gun battle, according to local police.Police said the attackers first used explosive-laden quadcopters to strike the post before launching an ambush. Among those killed was Deputy Superintendent Diyar Khan, who had led reinforcements to the scene, local police said. District police officer Mujahid Hussain said the attackers also set three police... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 12:02 LONDON
Australia records first helium capture since 2023 as shortage persists
Australia has recorded its first helium capture since 2023 after Gold Hydrogen extracted the gas at its Ramsay 1 site on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula. The company said the testing took place just outside Port Vincent over the weekend. The development comes as the global helium market remains under pressure from a shortage that has affected supply in Australia and elsewhere.The extraction is being described as the first helium capture in Australia since the closure of the Darwin production plant in 2023, which had been the only helium producer in the Southern Hemisphere. Gold Hydrogen said the gas was recovered... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 09:15 LONDON
Amnesty says India's arms exports to Israel risk complicity in Gaza genocide
Amnesty International has accused India of continuing to supply weapons, ammunition and components to Israeli military suppliers despite the war in Gaza. In a report shared on Thursday, the rights group said the shipments create a substantial risk that the goods could be used in what it described as the ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The allegation centres on trade flows that Amnesty says have continued since the start of the Israeli offensive on 7 October 2023.The report says Amnesty investigators analysed 2,596 shipments of weapons, ammunition, parts and components sent from India to Israel since that date. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 09:06 LONDON
Sanctioned Iranian oil transfer activity continues off Malaysia's Eastern Outer Port Limits
Satellite tracking has shown the Iranian crude tanker Humanity moving into waters off Malaysia's Eastern Outer Port Limits and then switching off its automatic identification system, or AIS. The vessel had travelled through the Strait of Malacca and Singapore before veering northeast toward the Malaysian coast, according to the supplied material. Maritime security analysts say the pattern is consistent with preparations for a ship-to-ship transfer of Iranian oil.The tanker is described as a 330-metre crude carrier that reached the Eastern Outer Port Limits, a 1,200-square-kilometre anchorage area in the South China Sea about 70km off the coast. The supplied material... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 08:32 LONDON
CXMT stock market debut highlights China memory-chip push amid AI-driven shortages
China's CXMT has become mainland China's most valuable listed company after a stock market debut on Monday, in a development that underscores Beijing's push to build a more self-sufficient semiconductor industry. The memory-chip maker is seeking to expand production at a time when global demand for chips used in artificial intelligence data centres is tightening supply for consumer devices. The company's rise also reflects how shortages in one part of the technology market are feeding through to higher costs elsewhere.The company was valued at more than US$500 billion, or about $717 billion, in the debut, according to the supplied report.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 08:02 LONDON
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offences in New York as federal case adds Hezbollah charge
A New York federal court has convicted Hadi Matar of transnational terrorism and providing support to Hezbollah over the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie. The verdict adds a terrorism finding to a case that had already resulted in a 25-year prison sentence in a separate state proceeding for attempted murder. The federal trial was heard in Buffalo, in western New York, where the attack took place at the Chautauqua Institution.According to the court record described in the supplied material, prosecutors argued that Matar was motivated by a 1989 fatwa issued by Iran's religious leader calling for Rushdie's death. They... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 07:59 LONDON
Bolivia court issues new arrest warrant for Evo Morales over protest-linked allegations
A court in Bolivia has issued a new arrest warrant for former president Evo Morales, according to the Santa Cruz district prosecutor's office. The warrant is linked to an investigation into allegations of armed uprising against the state, terrorism and attacks on transport safety. The case comes after Morales backed protests in June by farmers and truckers amid anger over the country's economic crisis and austerity plans.The prosecutor's office said the investigation concerns Morales's alleged role in the demonstrations and the disruption they caused. Morales responded on social media that the authorities would not intimidate him. He also accused the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 06:00 LONDON
Japan earthquake and mall explosion in Kumamoto as rescue effort continues
Emergency crews in southern Japan are continuing rescue operations after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake was followed by an explosion at Kumamoto's Aeon mall. The blast ripped through the shopping centre after thousands of shoppers and staff had been evacuated, leaving debris scattered across the parking area and exposing steel beams inside the building. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said it was a "race against time" to reach people still trapped in the mall and others affected by the quake.Authorities said first responders pulled eight people from the partially collapsed site early on Wednesday, including three who were dead. Aeon said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 05:35 LONDON
Japan turns to Canadian crude as Hormuz supply fears hit Asia
Japan is importing Canadian crude as Asian buyers respond to supply fears linked to the Strait of Hormuz. The latest shipment of Trans Mountain pipeline crude is headed to Japan, according to the supplied material, marking the first such cargo since 2025. The move comes as uncertainty over oil flows through the Gulf continues to reshape buying patterns across the region.The cargo was loaded in Vancouver on Wednesday on the Marshall Islands-flagged vessel Freedom Glory, which can carry up to 750,000 barrels of crude. The ship was chartered by Exxon Mobil, and the cargo was bought by Japan's largest refiner,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 03:29 LONDON
Iran expected to receive Chinese air-defence missiles in coming weeks
Iran is expected to receive up to 400 portable anti-air missiles from China in the coming weeks, according to people familiar with the deal. The reported shipment is intended to strengthen Tehran's short-range air defences after months of conflict with the United States and Israel. The agreement is said to involve an intermediary company based in Hong Kong, with the equipment expected to move via Pakistan.The contract is reported to be worth between $60 million and $70 million, making it one of the largest known purchases aimed at rebuilding Iran's short-range air-defence capability since the conflict began. The systems mentioned... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 02:00 LONDON
Bank of England expected to hold rates at 3.75% for fifth meeting
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75% when policymakers announce their latest decision at 12:00 BST. That would mark a fifth consecutive hold and leave the benchmark rate at its lowest level since February 2023. The decision comes as the Monetary Policy Committee continues to weigh inflation that remains above target against a global outlook that remains uncertain.The committee meets eight times a year and its decisions affect borrowing costs for mortgages and loans, as well as returns for savers. The current expectation is for no change, with few analysts predicting any short-term move... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 01:32 LONDON
Deadly militant attack on Pakistan checkpoint in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa leaves 15 dead
At least 15 people were killed in an attack on a checkpoint in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to local media reports cited by officials. The assault took place late Wednesday in Hangu district, a border area that has seen repeated militant violence in recent days. Police said the attack also injured 22 personnel and prompted a clearance operation in the area.Local District Police Officer Tariq Habib said at least seven police officers and eight alleged militants were among the dead. The checkpoint was hit in the evening, and no group immediately claimed responsibility. According to the reports, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 00:32 LONDON
India's Rajya Sabha passes bill criminalising disruption of Vande Mataram singing
India's upper house of parliament has passed a bill that would criminalise the intentional disruption or prevention of singing the national song Vande Mataram. The Rajya Sabha approved the measure by voice vote on Wednesday after nearly all opposition members walked out of the chamber. The bill amends the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, a 1971 law that already makes insults to the national anthem, the national flag and the Constitution a criminal offence.The proposed change would make it punishable by up to three years in prison, a fine, or both, if someone intentionally prevents the singing of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 23:08 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
