Europe and UK discuss diesel reserves as US export threat intensifies
EU energy officials are due to meet on Friday after a sharp rise in diesel prices prompted talks about possible coordinated action on strategic fuel reserves. The discussions come as the UK and several EU member states continue consultations over whether emergency stockpiles could be released if market conditions worsen. The issue has become more urgent after reports that the US president has threatened a 90-day ban on diesel exports unless France and Germany release large volumes from their reserves.According to the supplied report, Irish, French, German, Italian and UK officials held a joint call with the European Commission on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 20:32 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Ukraine under renewed attack as Middle East tensions and global probes deepen
Russia stepped up pressure on Ukraine with drones hitting Kyiv’s Pivdennyi bridge and disrupting public transport, while officials said overnight strikes also damaged sites in Kyiv, Odesa and other areas in a heavy combined assault on the energy grid. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was visiting frontline positions as the attacks intensified. 🔗 🔗In a separate warning that underlined the wider confrontation with NATO, Russia said it could use its full arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if the alliance tried to cut off Kaliningrad. Moscow is also planning a sharp rise in defence spending in 2027, with government documents reportedly showing 17.1 trillion... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Oct 2026 18:23 LONDON
Europe closes lower as oil slides, gold firms and the euro weakens in a broad risk-off session
Executive summary: European markets ended sharply lower, with the CAC 40, FTSE 100, DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 all in the red as investors digested a weaker commodity backdrop, a softer euro and renewed caution around global growth and rates. Brent crude fell more than 3%, gold edged higher and the euro lost ground against the dollar, underscoring a session in which cyclical assets and exporters came under pressure while defensive demand held up better. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street opens mixed as banks, defence and energy slide, while tech and chips hold the line
Executive summary: US equities opened mixed, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Russell 2000 lower, while the Nasdaq edged higher. The early tone was shaped by weakness in banks, defence, energy and small caps, partly offset by gains in tech and semiconductor shares. Gold also firmed, while crude oil and bitcoin slipped, pointing to a cautious start to the session. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Russia escalates Ukraine warnings as Gaza toll rises and Iraq mission ends
Russia has warned NATO it could use its full arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if the alliance tried to cut off Kaliningrad, as Moscow also stepped up its assault on Ukraine with a major strike on the energy grid that killed at least seven people and left winter power supplies under fresh strain. 🔗 🔗There is still no sign Vladimir Putin is preparing to stop the war, according to the latest assessment of his public remarks, reinforcing the view that Moscow is doubling down on its full scale invasion rather than seeking a settlement. 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli strikes in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Oct 2026 08:41 LONDON
European markets open lower as Brent slumps, CAC 40 leads declines and gold extends its rally
Executive summary: European equities opened under pressure, with the CAC 40, FTSE 100, Euro Stoxx 50 and DAX all lower in early trade. The sharpest move in the data is Brent crude, which fell more than 6%, while gold pushed to a fresh high above $4,210. FX moves were more contained, with the euro softer against the dollar and sterling firmer. The opening tone points to a risk-off start, with energy, autos and broader cyclicals under the most pressure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
Nikkei Surges Nearly 4% as Asia-Pacific Splits, Oil Slips and Gold Extends Record-High Momentum
Executive summary: Tokyo led Asia-Pacific trading with a sharp rally, as the Nikkei 225 jumped +3.9% and the Nikkei 225 ETF rose +4.5%. The move came alongside weaker WTI crude, firmer gold, and a softer USD/JPY, while Australia, Hong Kong and South Korea finished lower. The session points to a market still balancing rate expectations, commodity swings and currency moves, with Japan standing out as the region’s strongest performer. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
Trump says US and South Korea agreed to major investment and energy projects in America
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Congratulations to the GREAT Boeing Company for producing a plane, the 737 Max, that was able to withstand G Forces and Strain far beyond what it was designed and expected to do. It was an amazing show of precise and powerful structural planning and design. It is about time that The Boeing Company, which builds, by far, the finest commercial airliners in the sky, was given credit for this airplane's incredible "genius!" To Kelly Ortberg, and all of his officers and associates at Boeing, congratulations on... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 06:00 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Firmer as Nikkei Extends Gains, While Commodities and Risk Assets Reprice Lower
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading opened with a split tone, led by gains in Japanese equities and Australia, while Hong Kong and South Korea slipped. The Nikkei 225 rose +1.1% and the ASX 200 added +1.0%, but the Hang Seng fell -0.9% and the Kospi dropped -2.6%. In commodities, gold, silver, platinum, palladium, WTI crude and natural gas all moved lower, a broad reset that points to a sharp shift in positioning after recent strength in hard assets. The yen strengthened against the dollar, while the yuan also firmed modestly, adding another layer to the regional cross-asset picture. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
Wall Street closes lower as rates pressure broadens, Tesla sinks, and metals unwind
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished mixed to lower, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Russell 2000 all under pressure as investors rotated away from rate-sensitive and cyclical names. Tesla led the day’s notable declines, while Microsoft and Nvidia helped cushion parts of the tech complex. Commodities also weakened sharply, with gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and natural gas all falling, a sign that the session was shaped by a broader de-risking move rather than a single-stock story. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 30 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
Day News Recap: Russia escalates Ukraine strikes as Iraq pullout ends and Gaza ceasefire frays
Russia intensified pressure on Ukraine with its largest attack on energy infrastructure since spring, killing at least six people and injuring 33, while Kyiv said the strikes were hitting power systems and civilian life across the country. Separately, Ukraine's economy minister said air raid alerts are costing the economy about $45m an hour as businesses are forced to stop work. 🔗 🔗Ukraine's Zaporizhstal steelworks has been shut down indefinitely after four waves of Russian missile attacks in August and September, underlining the damage to industrial capacity as the war grinds on. Moscow also warned NATO it could resort to nuclear... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Sep 2026 18:23 LONDON
Trump rejects report he offered Iran sanctions relief and frozen funds
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Why does FoxNews always put Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries, Jessica Tarlov, and every Democrat on, saying bad things about the Republican Party and, of course, me? I actually think they get more airtime than Pro Republicans. This is why MAGA, and REAL Patriots, will never like Fox! They repeat a completely negative narrative, on and on it goes, and then we get a quick retort. It's truly amazing that I won all three Elections. The opposition is enormous, but the fight goes on!" - "Axios just... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 17:30 LONDON
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Europe closes mixed as commodities slide, FTSE, DAX and CAC all finish lower
Executive summary: European equities ended the session under pressure, with the FTSE 100, DAX and CAC 40 all lower, while the Euro Stoxx 50 was marginally higher. The sharpest moves came in commodities, where Brent crude, gold, silver and natural gas all fell hard, reinforcing a broad risk-off tone across resource-linked assets. FX was comparatively calm, with sterling firmer against the dollar and the euro slightly weaker. The session points to a market still sensitive to rate expectations, energy prices and the direction of global growth. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 30 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Tech Edges Higher, Metals and Energy Slide, and Rate Sensitivity Returns
Executive summary: US equities opened mixed, with the S&P 500 and Dow slightly lower while the Nasdaq and semiconductor shares held modest gains. The clearest pressure came from commodities and rate-sensitive pockets, as gold, silver, platinum, natural gas, banks, small caps, and defence stocks all fell sharply. The setup points to a market still balancing AI-led equity strength against a firmer rates and dollar backdrop, with investors watching upcoming US data for confirmation. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 30 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
Oil flows through Strait of Hormuz recover as Iran-US talks continue
Crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz have recovered to nearly 80% of pre-war levels, according to the latest tanker-tracking data cited in the supplied report. The improvement comes as Iran and the United States, with mediators, continue efforts to end seven months of hostilities. Even so, the waterway remains far from normal, with tanker insurance costs and wider geopolitical risk still elevated.The report says Middle East crude exports reached an estimated 16.328 million barrels per day in September, the highest level since the war began in late February. Flows through the Strait of Hormuz itself were expected to reach... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 13:29 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Russia intensifies Kyiv strikes as Iraq sees end of US troop presence
At least three people, including a child, were killed when Russia launched another overnight wave of strikes on Kyiv and surrounding regions, underlining the renewed intensity of the campaign against Ukraine. 🔗Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia steelworks, Zaporizhstal, has been shut down indefinitely after four waves of Russian missile attacks in August and September, while the economy minister said air raid alerts are costing the country about $45m for every hour businesses are forced to stop work. 🔗 🔗In Iraq, the last remaining US troops have left the country, ending a military presence that began in 2003 and completing a withdrawal agreed in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Sep 2026 08:40 LONDON
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Europe opens mixed as Brent slumps, metals retreat and equities hold near record levels
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as a sharp drop in Brent crude and broad weakness across metals weighed on commodity-linked assets, while the Euro Stoxx 50 held in positive territory. The FTSE 100, CAC 40 and DAX were modestly lower, but the Euro Stoxx 50 rose, suggesting investors are still balancing softer input costs against a cautious macro backdrop. FX moves were contained, with the euro slightly weaker versus the dollar and sterling firmer. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 30 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo closes mixed as Nikkei extends gains while commodities and risk assets retreat
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended with a split tone, as the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei-linked ETF advanced while Hong Kong and Seoul fell. The session also featured a sharp drop in commodities, including gold, silver, crude oil and natural gas, alongside a firmer yen and a softer USD/CNY. The move points to a market that is still rotating across regions and asset classes rather than moving in one clear direction. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 30 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
G20 trade ministers meet in Milwaukee amid tariff tensions and limited breakthrough hopes
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer defended Washington's trade approach in Milwaukee on Tuesday, saying the administration is "not anti-trade." He said countries are facing similar challenges linked to global overcapacity and what he described as non-market policies. The comments came as G20 trade ministers opened two days of talks in the city, with tariffs and trade frictions expected to dominate the discussions. The meeting brings together officials from the Group of 20 major economies, including China, India, Russia, Japan, Germany and France, as well as the European Union and the African Union.Analysts quoted ahead of the talks said they did... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 07:32 LONDON
Trump plans 32-day campaign tour ahead of US midterm elections
United States President Donald Trump has said he will spend 32 days travelling and campaigning for Republican candidates before the November midterm elections. The vote will decide which party controls Congress and is being widely viewed as a test of Trump's second term in office. He said the tour will include states such as Texas and Ohio, where competitive races are under way.Trump made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking to reporters, saying Republican candidates wanted him to campaign for them. He rejected suggestions that party hopefuls were trying to distance themselves from his administration before the vote. He described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 01:33 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Mixed as Nikkei Extends Gains While Asia-Pacific Stocks Track a Broad Risk-Off Tone
Executive summary: Tokyo opened with the Nikkei 225 higher, but the wider Asia-Pacific backdrop was softer, with Hong Kong, Seoul and Sydney all lower. The move came alongside a sharp drop in oil, natural gas and precious metals, while the yen strengthened modestly against the dollar. The combination points to a market still wrestling with shifting rate expectations, commodity pressure and uneven regional risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 30 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
US sanctions 10 entities over alleged support for Iran's military procurement
The United States has sanctioned 10 individuals and companies across China, Pakistan, Turkiye, Iran and Saudi Arabia, accusing them of helping procure weapons and parts for Iran's military. The action was announced by the US Treasury on Tuesday and is part of a wider campaign to restrict Tehran's access to global markets. Officials said the measures are intended to make it harder for Iran to rebuild weapons programmes.The Treasury said the sanctioned network included representatives and technology firms based in China, Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia, while three of the designated entities were in Iran. It said the group had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 22:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes lower as yields, oil and Tesla pressure risk appetite, while Microsoft outperforms
Executive summary: US stocks finished lower in a broad risk-off session, with the S&P 500 down -1.2%, the Nasdaq Composite off -1.64% and the Russell 2000 falling -2.81%. The move came alongside a sharp drop in WTI crude, weaker natural gas, and a slide in Tesla, Amazon and Apple, while Microsoft held a gain and Meta edged higher. The session points to a market still sensitive to rate pressure, commodity swings and leadership rotation within mega-cap tech. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
Day News Recap: Myanmar strike kills dozens as Middle East tensions and Europe sanctions widen
An airstrike near a market in Myanmar's Rakhine state has killed at least 49 people, according to the Arakan Army and a senior rescue official, in one of the deadliest recent attacks in the conflict zone. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran said it is still waiting for a formal US response to its proposal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Qatar warned that the Iran war is putting an unbearable strain on the global economy as mediation efforts continue in New York. 🔗 🔗Tehran is also facing pressure at home, with residents stocking up on food and medicine amid... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Sep 2026 18:22 LONDON
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Europe closes mixed as oil and metals slump, CAC 40 and FTSE lag while Euro Stoxx 50 edges higher
Executive summary: European markets ended the session mixed, with the Euro Stoxx 50 posting a modest gain while the CAC 40, DAX and FTSE 100 finished lower. The sharpest moves came in commodities, where Brent crude, natural gas, gold and silver all fell hard, alongside weakness in palladium and platinum. FX also softened, with sterling and the euro both lower against the dollar. The pattern points to a broad risk recalibration, with energy and precious metals under pressure even as parts of continental equities held up better than London and Paris. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
EU warns of very high winter energy prices amid war-driven market pressure
The European Union's energy commissioner has warned that the bloc is heading into a difficult winter with very high oil and gas prices. Dan Jorgensen made the comments after an informal meeting of EU energy ministers in Dublin, where he said the outlook was being shaped by the war between the United States and Iran and by the conflict in Ukraine. He said there was no forecast of security of supply problems, but described the price environment as challenging.Jorgensen said the EU had already paid an extra €100bn for energy this year without receiving any additional gas or oil. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 16:30 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Lower as Oil, Yields and Metals Selloff Pressure Risk Assets
Executive summary: US equities opened under pressure, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, Dow and Russell 2000 all lower in early trade. The move came alongside a sharp drop in WTI crude, a broad slide in precious metals, and weakness in banks, tech and small caps. Bitcoin edged higher, while ether outperformed with a firmer gain. The opening tone points to a market still wrestling with higher-rate and commodity volatility, even as some risk assets remain resilient. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Myanmar strike toll climbs as Ukraine, Nepal and Iran tensions deepen
At least 49 people have been killed in an airstrike near a market in Myanmar's Rakhine state, according to the Arakan Army and a senior rescue official, in one of the deadliest recent attacks reported from the conflict zone. 🔗In Ukraine, Russian drone and missile strikes hit Kyiv and Dnipro on 28 September, killing at least seven people and wounding more than 80, while a separate rescue effort is under way to extract teenage boys from Russian controlled territory. 🔗 🔗Nepal is also dealing with a severe weather emergency after storms triggered fresh landslides, flooding and an avalanche, leaving at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Sep 2026 08:38 LONDON
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Europe opens mixed as oil and metals slide, easing pressure on equities and FX
Executive summary: European markets opened with a cautious tone, as the FTSE 100, DAX and CAC 40 slipped while the Euro Stoxx 50 was marginally higher. The biggest move in the early session came from commodities, where Brent crude fell sharply, alongside declines in gold, silver, platinum and palladium. The weaker commodity backdrop was accompanied by softer euro and sterling exchange rates against the dollar, while Ether edged higher. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
Australia raises interest rates to 15-year high amid inflation pressure
Australia's central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate to a 15-year high, increasing borrowing costs for households and businesses across the country. The Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.6%, the highest level since 2011. The move comes as policymakers continue to confront persistent inflation and renewed pressure on energy prices.The bank said inflation remained elevated and that previously identified upside risks had materialised. In a statement, its monetary board said there were heightened uncertainties about domestic economic activity and inflation. It added that the unresolved Middle East conflict and global oil... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 08:02 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Nikkei Extends Gains, Gold and Energy Retreat
Executive summary: Tokyo finished higher, led by the Nikkei 225 and its ETF proxy, while Hong Kong, Australia and South Korea ended lower. The broad tone across Asia-Pacific was cautious, with sharp declines in gold, silver, palladium and natural gas reinforcing a risk-off, de-inflationary commodity backdrop. The yen and yuan were little changed against the dollar, while WTI crude eased and Ether edged higher. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Trump backs possible US diesel export ban as fuel prices surge
US President Donald Trump has said he would back a ban on diesel producers selling overseas, as fuel prices remain near record highs and governments assess the possible fallout. The proposal comes amid tight global supplies and concern that any restriction on exports from the United States could ripple through transport and food supply chains. Diesel is a key fuel for freight trucks, farm machinery and cargo trains, making it especially sensitive for both consumers and businesses.Average US diesel prices are hovering around $6.45 per gallon, according to the American Automobile Association, with some reports putting the figure above $6.50.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 21:02 LONDON
European heat pump sales rise as energy prices and tax cuts shift demand
Sales of residential heat pumps rose across Europe in the first half of the year, according to industry data, as higher oil and gas prices and lower electricity taxes in some countries changed the economics of home heating. The European Heat Pump Association said 1.16 million units were sold across 12 European countries, up from 1.05 million in the same period in 2025. The figures point to a broader shift in consumer demand at a time when governments are trying to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.The association linked the increase to the fallout from the Iran war, which disrupted oil... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 15:38 LONDON
UK diesel prices hit record high amid Middle East war spillover
Diesel prices in the United Kingdom have reached an all-time high of 199.18p per litre, according to the motoring organisation RAC. Petrol prices are also continuing to rise, with a litre now costing 174.13p. The increase comes as the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt oil production and transport across the region.RAC said the latest diesel figure puts prices in "uncharted territory" and is a reminder of how exposed the UK is to events far beyond its borders. The organisation said the conflict has severely disrupted the production and transportation of wholesale oil over the past seven months.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 10:33 LONDON
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Bangkok flooding continues as disaster declaration covers all 50 districts
Parts of Bangkok remained under water on Monday after days of heavy rain overwhelmed the city's drainage system. The flooding has affected streets, homes and transport links across the capital, with some areas still difficult to access. In Bang Kapi, residents were seen wading through knee- and waist-deep water to collect essential supplies, while small boats were used to reach shops.Officials said some parts of the city recorded more than 30 centimetres of rain, with around 300 millimetres falling in 48 hours in sections of the capital. Authorities declared a disaster across all 50 districts and made Monday and Tuesday... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 08:32 LONDON
Ireland sees higher energy, fuel and mortgage costs after Iran war escalation
Irish consumers are paying more for fuel, energy and mortgage repayments after the escalation of the war involving Iran, according to a report published on Sunday. The article says the latest conflict in the Middle East has continued for nearly seven months and is still feeding through to household costs in Ireland. It links the increases to the period after the United States began launching strikes on Iran at the end of February.The report says diesel and petrol prices in Ireland were around €1.70 a litre at the end of February, before the escalation intensified. It says diesel is now... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
US and China open AI incident channel as trade truce is extended to January
The United States and China have agreed to establish a bilateral communication channel for artificial intelligence incidents after a summit in Washington, according to the White House. The announcement came after a three-day state visit and talks between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping that also covered trade and other disputes. There was no immediate comment from Beijing on the White House statement.The AI channel was one of the clearest new outcomes from the meeting, which the White House said also produced an extension of the trade truce from November to January. The move gives both sides more time... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 10:29 LONDON
UK warns Iran over hostile activity on British soil at UN meeting
The United Kingdom has warned Iran that it will not tolerate intimidation, threats or hostile activity on British soil, in a face-to-face meeting between Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in New York. The talks took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, where the two ministers also discussed the war in the Middle East and the detention of a British couple in Iran. The warning adds to a period of strained relations between London and Tehran, with British officials linking the issue to alleged Iranian involvement in threats and attacks in the UK.According... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 04:00 LONDON
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Xi Jinping's Washington visit marked by ceremony and limited progress so far
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington has so far been defined by ceremony, warm language and few visible signs of progress on major disputes. He was welcomed with a red carpet and a military flyover at a military air base on Wednesday before an honour-guard arrival at the White House on Thursday morning. The public tone has been notably cordial, even as the two sides continue to face significant differences on security, technology and trade-related issues.In remarks before the formal meetings, Xi announced that China would send pandas and launch a new student exchange programme. He said the two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 00:03 LONDON
Trump hosts Xi Jinping at the White House as state dinner follows talks on AI and security
US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have hosted a welcome ceremony at the White House for visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan. The visit then moved into formal talks covering artificial intelligence, Iran, Ukraine, the Middle East and the Korean Peninsula. Later in the day, Mr Xi was expected to join Mr Trump for a state dinner at the White House, with technology and business leaders also on the guest list.The new details add clearer scope to a meeting already framed as a major diplomatic moment between Washington and Beijing. The supplied material... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 22:34 LONDON
France to send troops and air defences to Saudi Red Sea port of Yanbu
France will send troops, radar systems and air defence equipment to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Red Sea port city of Yanbu, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. He said the deployment is intended to safeguard the site, which he described as key for energy transport, rather than draw France into any conflict. The announcement came during a primetime television interview in which Macron also addressed wider security concerns facing Europe and the Middle East.Macron said the French deployment would include soldiers, radar systems and defence systems. He linked the move to recent pressure on energy routes, saying crude... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 22:32 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 Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
The 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
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 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
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
