British Columbia wildfire emergency deepens as Bald Range fire grows and evacuations expand
British Columbia has declared a provincial state of emergency as the Bald Range wildfire and other blazes continue to force evacuations across western Canada. The fire has grown to about 9,500 hectares and remains out of control, with orders affecting Summerland, Peachland and other districts west of Okanagan Lake. Homes have been lost and residents have been moved out as conditions changed quickly.Premier David Eby said the situation was "very dynamic and threatening" and confirmed that people had been trapped as the fire spread, requiring rescues. Summerland Mayor Doug Holmes said a number of farms had been affected, while the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
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Royal Navy says it spent 21 days in July monitoring Russian vessels around UK waters
The Royal Navy says it spent 21 days in July shadowing Russian ships in the Dover Strait and the North Sea, as it reported a rise in activity around UK waters. It said patrol operations to monitor Russian vessels were up 25% last month compared with the same period a year earlier. The activity involved offshore patrol vessels, helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft deployed to track repeated Russian voyages.According to the report, HMS Tyne, HMS Mersey and HMS Severn were used alongside Wildcat helicopters from 815 Naval Air Squadron and Merlin submarine-hunting aircraft. The vessels were shadowing Russian frigates Neustrashimy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
Ukraine says 40-day strike campaign hit Russian oil and gas infrastructure
Ukraine says it has completed a 40-day strike campaign against targets inside Russia, claiming at least 100 successful attacks over the period. The campaign, which Kyiv says was ordered by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 26 June, was described as an effort to bring the war deeper into Russian territory and press for an end to the conflict in Ukraine. The reported strikes included attacks on oil and gas infrastructure and a refinery in Omsk, far from the front line.According to Ukraine's Security Service, the campaign ended this week after the series of long-range attacks. One of the most notable incidents... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:34 LONDON
Iran says Hormuz reopening depends on conditions as Oman talks progress
Oman has said talks with Iran on securing a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz are progressing, while Tehran has warned that any agreement would not mean an immediate reopening of the waterway. The latest comments suggest movement in discussions over one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints, but they also underline that a final deal remains unresolved. The strait is a critical route for global oil and natural gas flows, so any change in access has implications well beyond the two countries involved.Oman's foreign ministry said the discussions were positive and warned against attacks on shipping that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:32 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Ukraine hit by deadly strikes as Hormuz tensions and regional shocks mount
Russian strikes killed at least six people across Ukraine, including four in the Kyiv region and a child in Brovary, as local authorities reported attacks in several areas while Kyiv kept up strikes on Russian logistics targets. 🔗 🔗Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz deepened after Iran set out demands it says the United States must meet before the waterway can fully reopen to shipping, while the UAE said an ADNOC tanker was struck by a missile and Gulf states condemned the attack. 🔗 🔗ADNOC later said 15 vessels had been attacked in the strait, with one fatality and 20... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Aug 2026 18:22 LONDON
UAE says ADNOC tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz as Gulf states condemn attack
The United Arab Emirates says one of ADNOC's tankers was struck by a missile while crossing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for global oil supplies. The incident took place in the early hours of Saturday, according to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. No casualties were reported.The ministry said the vessel was hit while transiting the strategic waterway and accused Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps of carrying out what it described as an act of piracy. ADNOC confirmed that one of its ships had been targeted by a missile while crossing the strait, but did not give details... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 17:00 LONDON
Typhoon Dolphin batters Okinawa as China braces for landfall
Typhoon Dolphin has intensified disruption in Japan's Okinawa prefecture, where at least 44,000 buildings lost power after the storm hit the island on Saturday. At least five people were injured, including elderly residents who fell in strong winds, according to the Okinawan prefectural government. The typhoon is now moving toward China, where authorities are preparing for landfall along the eastern coast.The storm recorded maximum wind speeds of 162km/h (101mph) on Saturday and was classified as a very strong typhoon by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Officials warned of high waves, storm surges and lightning strikes as the system moved through the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 16:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine under fire as US tightens Russia pressure and global flashpoints widen
Russian strikes killed at least six people across several regions of Ukraine, including three in the Kyiv region and a child in Brovary district, as local authorities said more people were wounded and Kyiv kept up its own strikes on Russian logistics targets. 🔗 🔗In Washington, the US Senate passed a tougher sanctions bill aimed at Russia’s energy revenues, while the House vote was delayed, adding fresh pressure on a key source of funding for Moscow’s war effort. 🔗In Yemen, Houthi attacks in Marib province killed at least 10 people, including eight members of government forces and two civilians, as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Aug 2026 08:34 LONDON
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Saudi intelligence chief meets Iraqi prime minister in Baghdad amid tensions after deadly strikes
Saudi Arabia's intelligence chief, Khalid bin Ali Al Humaidan, has met Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in Baghdad in an effort to ease tensions between the two governments. The meeting came after weeks of strain following deadly cross-border strikes on Iraq. During the talks, Al Humaidan renewed an invitation for al-Zaidi to visit Riyadh.According to the Iraqi prime minister's office, the meeting took place on Friday and focused on how Baghdad and Riyadh can improve coordination on security issues as regional tensions continue. Al-Zaidi had previously cancelled an earlier trip to Saudi Arabia after the July 29 strikes. Those attacks... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 05:30 LONDON
US Senate passes Russia energy sanctions bill as House vote is delayed
The US Senate has passed a tougher sanctions package aimed at Russia's energy revenues, adding fresh pressure on a central source of funding for Moscow's war effort in Ukraine. The bill passed by 86 votes to 11 and now moves to the House of Representatives, where a vote is not expected until at least early September because of the congressional summer recess. The legislation is framed as a way to increase economic pressure on Russia while also targeting the maritime networks used to evade existing embargoes.The measure, called the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, would impose... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 01:59 LONDON
Houthi attacks kill at least 10 in Yemen's Marib as fighting intensifies
Houthi attacks in Yemen's Marib province have killed at least 10 people, including eight members of government forces and two civilians, according to officials and a military source cited in the supplied material. The strikes hit the oil-rich province on Friday and were reported to have affected both military positions and civilian areas. The violence marks a further escalation in a region that has been relatively stable under a truce that began in 2022.A Yemeni military source said 12 others were wounded in the attacks on government forces, while the health minister for the Saudi-backed government said shelling struck residential... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 22:32 LONDON
Wall Street closes sharply higher as Nvidia sparks a broad AI-led rally, gold and silver surge, oil slips
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished sharply higher in a broad risk-on session, led by Nvidia’s double-digit jump and strong gains across the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Russell 2000. Tech, chips and megacap growth names outperformed, while crude oil and natural gas fell. Precious metals also surged, with gold, silver, palladium and platinum all posting outsized gains. The move points to a market that is rewarding AI exposure and easing energy costs at the same time, even as the size of the metal rally suggests a powerful macro and positioning-driven bid. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement amid regional tensions
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a joint defence pact in Mecca, formalising a pledge that an armed attack on one of the three would be treated as an attack on all. The agreement, called the Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement, was signed on Friday by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The announcement gives the deal immediate political weight because it was concluded in Mecca, the Saudi holy city, at a time of heightened regional tension.According to the joint statement described in the supporting material,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 17:30 LONDON
Europe closes higher as DAX leads, precious metals surge and natural gas slips
Executive summary: European equities finished higher, led by a sharp DAX advance, while precious metals posted outsized gains and natural gas fell. The move came alongside a firmer euro and pound, a softer dollar against the yuan, and a modest pullback in Brent crude, leaving the session defined by risk appetite in stocks and a powerful bid in metals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Sharply Higher as Tech, Metals and Small Caps Lead a Broad Risk Rally
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a powerful risk-on tone, led by a surge in Nasdaq-linked technology shares, AI and chip stocks, and a sharp jump in precious metals. The S&P 500, Dow and Russell 2000 all moved higher, while energy shares lagged as WTI crude and natural gas fell. Bitcoin and ether also advanced, adding to the broad-based bid across equities and alternative assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Iran and Oman agree shipping-route coordinates as Trump says war may end soon
Iranian officials are reviewing a preliminary bill that would bar US, Israeli and other "hostile" vessels from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports cited by a parliamentary source. The development comes as Iran and Oman said they had agreed on coordinates for shipping routes through the strait, a waterway that remains central to global energy and maritime security. The latest comments also follow remarks by Donald Trump that he believes the war with Iran is nearing an end and that he is involved in negotiations.The reported bill is being examined by an Iranian parliamentary committee, while Iran's Fars... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
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Europe Opens Higher as Metals Surge, DAX Leads, FTSE Flat, and FX Stays Cautious
Executive summary: European markets opened with a clear risk-on tone in continental equities, led by a near 2% jump in the DAX, while the FTSE 100 was essentially unchanged. The standout move was in precious metals, where gold, silver, platinum, and palladium all posted outsized gains. Natural gas fell, Brent was slightly softer, and major FX pairs were modestly lower against the dollar. The pattern points to a market leaning toward defensive commodities and selective equity strength, with Germany’s benchmark setting the pace. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo closes higher as Nikkei extends rally, gold and silver surge while Korea lags sharply
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended mixed but with clear leadership from Japan and Australia, while South Korea sold off hard. The Nikkei 225 rose +2.9% and the Nikkei 225 ETF gained +3.2%, but the Kospi fell -5.1%. In commodities, gold, silver, platinum and palladium all posted outsized gains, while WTI crude and natural gas weakened. The yen also softened against the dollar, adding another layer to the regional cross-asset picture. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Australia's $2 billion PFAS lawsuit against 3M advances in Federal Court
Australia's Commonwealth has begun its $2 billion lawsuit against 3M in the Federal Court in Melbourne, with a judge describing the case as daunting. The claim concerns alleged PFAS contamination at 28 defence bases across the country, where firefighting foam containing the chemicals was used. The government is seeking to recover the cost of investigating, managing and remediating soil and water contamination.At the first case management hearing on Friday, the two sides agreed the matter was large and complex. The court heard that a 1,600-page statement of claim has been filed, setting out allegations linked to the legacy use of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 04:32 LONDON
Sea drones and explosive-laden robots could help clear Strait of Hormuz mines
Preparations are under way for a possible mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz, with uncrewed surface vehicles, underwater drones, explosive-laden robots and helicopter-mounted lasers among the tools being discussed. The waterway is one of the world's most important shipping routes, and any reopening effort would begin with removing or neutralising sea mines. The report says the challenge would fall first to the US military and its allies if a deal is reached to reopen the passage.The Strait of Hormuz has long been treated as a strategic chokepoint because of the volume of energy shipments that pass through it. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 02:30 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Jumps, Gold and Silver Extend a Powerful Rally, Korea Slumps
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened with a sharp split in risk appetite, Japan and Australia advanced strongly while Korea and Hong Kong weakened. The Nikkei 225 rose +3.1%, the ASX 200 gained +3.3%, and the Nikkei ETF tracked the move higher, while the Kospi fell -4.5% and the Hang Seng slipped -1.3%. In commodities, gold, silver, platinum and palladium surged, while WTI crude and natural gas declined, and the yen weakened further against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
Iran accuses Trump of 'theatre diplomacy on loop' as Hormuz talks continue
Iran's parliament speaker has accused Donald Trump of using what he called "theatre diplomacy on loop" after the US president said planned strikes on Iran were cancelled and claimed a deal was close. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf made the remarks in a social media post on Thursday, saying Washington was switching between military threats and negotiation offers as a pressure tactic. He urged the US to acknowledge the facts and honour its commitments.Trump said on Saturday that he had called off a planned large-scale military attack on Iran, claiming that Tehran and other countries in the region had asked for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
Trump signs orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism
US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at narrowing birthright citizenship and banning what the White House described as birth tourism. The move is part of a renewed push to change who is eligible for citizenship at birth in the United States. It comes as immigration remains one of the central issues in Mr Trump's domestic agenda.The White House said the orders would increase the number of people born in the United States who are ineligible for birthright citizenship. Birthright citizenship is a constitutional provision that grants US citizenship to anyone born on US territory while under... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 23:06 LONDON
Wall Street closes sharply higher as megacap tech, AI chips and precious metals power a broad rally
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished sharply higher, led by a powerful surge in megacap technology and AI-linked shares. Amazon, Nvidia, Microsoft and Meta posted double-digit gains, while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 both advanced strongly. Gold, silver, platinum and palladium also rallied, suggesting investors rotated toward both growth and hard assets. Energy lagged, with WTI crude and natural gas lower, while Apple was the standout large-cap decliner. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Ebola outbreak tops 4,000 as Middle East tensions and Ukraine war intensify
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo said the Ebola outbreak has passed 4,000 confirmed cases, prompting a major escalation in the response as there are concerns the virus may be mutating. 🔗In the Middle East, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz deepened as Iran enforced a near total closure of the waterway while indirect talks with Oman continued, and shipping groups warned against any compulsory transit charges. 🔗 🔗 Iran also tightened internal security at home, while President Masoud Pezeshkian said contact with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was very difficult after the reported wounding of the leader.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Aug 2026 20:27 LONDON
Europe closes higher as gold and silver surge, Brent slips, and autos catch a bid
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly higher, led by the CAC 40, DAX and Euro Stoxx 50, while the FTSE 100 edged up more modestly. The session was defined by a sharp rally in precious metals, a drop in Brent crude, and a softer USD/JPY, with global autos also outperforming. The move points to a market still balancing risk appetite with a strong defensive bid in metals and a cooling in energy prices. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Metals Surge, Oil Slips and Tech Leads a Broad Risk-On Move
Executive summary: US stocks opened sharply higher, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones all posting strong gains in early trade. The move was led by tech, chips and defense shares, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium surged and WTI crude fell. The opening tone points to a market that is embracing lower energy costs, stronger risk appetite and a powerful rotation into growth and cyclical assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Ukraine says it hit Russian refineries and Black Sea vessels as war widens
Ukraine said it struck two oil refineries deep inside Russian territory and also hit patrol boats and other vessels in the Black Sea. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Bashneft-Novoil and Slavneft-Yanos refineries were targeted in attacks aimed at limiting oil revenues Moscow uses to finance its war. The strikes were reported on Thursday and were described by Ukrainian officials as part of a broader campaign against energy and transport infrastructure.Yaroslavl regional governor Mikhail Evraev said Slavneft-Yanos was on fire after what he called the largest enemy drone attack on the region during the war. He said 93 drones were shot... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 14:31 LONDON
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US-Iran negotiations remain stalled as Vance says agreement will take time
US Vice President J.D. Vance has said any agreement with Iran will take time, as Washington continues to face frustration over efforts to end the war and address nuclear issues. In an interview on Thursday, Vance described Iranians as "extraordinarily difficult" and said the diplomatic process was being slowed by what he called the fragmented nature of Iran's system.His comments add to signs that the talks remain unsettled despite pressure for progress. Vance said the United States is frustrated with the pace of negotiations and that any deal, particularly one involving Iran's nuclear programme, would be a lengthy process. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 13:59 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine under fresh fire as Germany probes drone threat and Nigeria frees abductees
Russia intensified strikes across Ukraine overnight, killing at least seven people and wounding dozens more, while a separate attack damaged a foreign flagged grain ship in the Black Sea and left one crew member dead. 🔗Kyiv said it hit two oil refineries in Russia in response, as Moscow said it struck a train station in northeastern Ukraine and a commercial vessel in the Black Sea, underscoring the widening reach of the war at sea and on land. 🔗In Germany, authorities are investigating after a drone carrying explosives was found near a restricted cargo area at Leipzig/Halle Airport, with officials also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Aug 2026 12:22 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine ports hit, Middle East tensions rise and markets rally on risk-on mood
Russia has intensified missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea ports, with Odesa among the main targets, damaging port infrastructure and adding pressure on export routes that are already under strain. NATO says it is working urgently to supply Ukraine with air defences after Kyiv failed to intercept any of the Russian ballistic missiles fired in Wednesday's overnight strike. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israel said two reserve soldiers were killed in combat in southern Lebanon as fighting with Hezbollah continued near the border. The Israeli military also said it would keep operating proactively in Gaza, even as Prime... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Aug 2026 08:39 LONDON
Europe opens higher as gold, silver and autos surge, while Brent and natural gas slide
Executive summary: European markets opened with a clear risk-on tone in equities and a powerful bid in precious metals, while energy prices softened. The DAX led regional gains, the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 also advanced, and the FTSE 100 was fractionally lower. Gold, silver, platinum and palladium all posted outsized gains, with global autos also sharply higher. Brent crude and natural gas moved lower, and the dollar was mixed against major peers. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei extends gains, gold surges and crude slips
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a split screen, Japan and Australia advanced while Hong Kong weakened, and the biggest moves came from precious metals, autos and Korea. The Nikkei 225 finished up +2.1% at 65,683.26, the ASX 200 rose +3.4% to 9,271.6, and the Hang Seng fell -1.6% to 25,440.83. Gold climbed +6.9% to 4,313.4, WTI crude dropped -6.1% to 75.41, and USD/JPY eased to 157.839, a move that points to a softer dollar backdrop for parts of the region. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Iraq faces mounting crisis as Shia armed groups resist disarmament deadline
Iraq's government is facing a growing political and security crisis as a September 30 deadline approaches for restricting weapons to state control. The dispute centres on powerful Shia armed factions that have rejected or questioned the plan, even as some other groups have said they will integrate into the state's armed forces. The issue has become one of the clearest tests yet of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's authority over armed actors outside formal state structures.Kataib Hezbollah, described as one of Iraq's most heavily armed Iran-aligned paramilitary groups, has explicitly رفض the government's mandate and said it will keep what it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 15:03 LONDON
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Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz as deal may be near
US President Donald Trump has said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as today or tomorrow, while warning that Iran would be hit very hard if negotiations fail. His comments came as the strategic waterway remained at the centre of talks involving the United States, Oman and Iran over traffic through the passage. The latest remarks add urgency to a dispute that has already unsettled global energy markets and shipping.Trump said negotiators had a very good day and told reporters in California that the strait would be open very soon, or Iran would face... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 07:01 LONDON
Indian-Flagged Ship Sinks Off Yemen After Projectile Strike, All 14 Crew Rescued
An Indian-flagged vessel has sunk off the coast of Yemen after being hit by a projectile, according to officials. The ship, identified as MSV Faize Noore Oliya, went down after the strike in waters near Yemen. All 14 people on board were rescued, including 13 Indian nationals.India's shipping minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, condemned what he described as an unprovoked attack and said steps would be taken to help protect seafarers in the region. India's Ministry of External Affairs later said attacks on commercial shipping in the area were deeply worrisome. It called for free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 22:59 LONDON
BP reports four-year-high profits as Middle East war pushes up oil prices
BP has reported quarterly profits of $5.73bn, its highest in four years, after the war in the Middle East drove up oil prices. The oil company said Brent crude averaged $103.85 a barrel in the April-to-June period, compared with $67.88 in the same quarter a year earlier. The rise in crude prices has also fed through into higher petrol, diesel and household energy costs in many places.The profit figure was more than double the $2.35bn BP made in the same period last year. It was also the company's strongest quarterly result since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 10:30 LONDON
US stocks near record high as oil falls after Trump claims Iran talks are under way
US equities moved close to record highs on Monday after President Donald Trump said talks with Iran were under way, while Brent crude fell sharply on the same day. The market reaction came amid conflicting accounts from Washington and Tehran about the status of the communications. The moves added a fresh financial-market dimension to the wider dispute over the war on Iran.The S&P 500 rose 1.5% and finished just below its closing record of 7,620.90 set on 2 June. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.3% to a record high of 53,178.41, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.1% and remained... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 05:00 LONDON
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Wildfire in southwest France uncovers unexploded World War II shells
A wildfire in southwest France has uncovered unexploded World War II shells, forcing bomb disposal teams to secure the area before residents can return home. The fire left scorched ground littered with wartime ammunition near residential properties, according to the supplied report. Specialists were seen searching for and collecting shells as part of the emergency response.Officials said some of the munitions exploded in extreme heat, sending shrapnel into nearby buildings. That prompted the creation of a safety zone around the affected area. Crews have been removing visible explosives first, with a more thorough clearance operation to follow once conditions are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 15:03 LONDON
Who will shape post-war Iran as rival power centres prepare for recovery?
As the war involving Iran enters its sixth month, debate is intensifying over who will define the country's post-war direction. The immediate question is not only how the fighting ends, but which institutions will shape the recovery that follows. According to the supplied material, external pressure has not produced a clear split in Tehran, but it has compressed existing disagreements into a more constrained political space.The row material says Washington has been betting that sustained military pressure will fracture decision-making in Tehran. It also notes that Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently said members of the Iranian government had contacted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 14:06 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
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
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GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
The Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
The 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
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The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
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
