Kyiv's Northern Bridge hit as Russian strikes intensify on critical infrastructure
A Russian strike has hit Kyiv's Northern Bridge, damaging the road surface and trolleybus overhead wires, according to the city's mayor. Emergency services were sent to the scene after the attack, and traffic on the bridge from the left bank to the right bank was blocked. The strike marks another hit on one of the capital's main river crossings after earlier attacks on the Southern Bridge.Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the Northern Bridge was the second major bridge in Kyiv to be targeted in recent days. He said the Southern Bridge had already been struck multiple times by Russian drones since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 07:29 LONDON
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WHO warns delayed aid entry into Gaza could have devastating consequences
The World Health Organization has warned that repeated delays in getting medicines, prosthetics and other medical supplies into Gaza could have devastating consequences for people who urgently need treatment. The warning came as the agency called on Israeli authorities to ease pressure on medical shipments and allow humanitarian and health supplies to enter in a predictable way. It said approved aid can currently enter only through Kerem Shalom, while Rafah is limited to the movement of people, including patients travelling for treatment abroad.Reinhilde Van De Weerdt, the WHO representative in Palestine, said a truck carrying the wrong supplies, or the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
Two Iranian men charged over alleged Manchester terror plot targeting Jewish community
British authorities have charged two Iranian nationals over an alleged plot to carry out a terrorist attack in Manchester, with police saying the suspected target was the Jewish community in northern England. The case is now moving into the court process after the men were arrested in Manchester on 20 September and later charged by the Crown Prosecution Service. They are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on Saturday.The suspects are Rahman Salehi, 34, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, according to the prosecution. Police said they were charged with preparing to commit or assisting another to commit an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 05:29 LONDON
UK energy suppliers press government over winter bill rises
Energy suppliers in the United Kingdom are pressing the government to act immediately as households face another rise in energy costs this winter. The trade body Energy UK said higher domestic gas prices and forecasts of a sharp increase in January mean delay could deepen the pressure on consumers. The warning comes as millions of households on variable tariffs remain exposed to the regulator's price cap.The latest figures cited by the industry point to a 4% increase in bills at the start of October for households in England, Scotland and Wales on Ofgem's capped tariffs. That rise was described as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 05:00 LONDON
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US suspends consular services in Brasilia as Brazil election tensions deepen
Washington has suspended consular services in Brasilia over security concerns, adding a diplomatic disruption to Brazil's tightly contested election campaign. Australia also closed its embassy for the same reason, although neither government gave details about the threat. The move comes as the race between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro remains deadlocked.The timing has drawn attention because the campaign is already under intense scrutiny, with US President Donald Trump said to be watching the contest closely. Lula's Workers' Party said the US decision made no sense and suggested it could be an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 22:29 LONDON
Iraq allows Iranian airlines to resume up to 40 daily Najaf flights after US exemption
Iraq has agreed to let Iranian airlines, except Mahan Air, operate up to 40 flights a day to and from Najaf International Airport after Washington granted an exemption from sanctions. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's office on Friday, following talks between Baghdad and Washington. The move restores a key air link that had been disrupted after US sanctions on Iran's aviation sector last month.The office said al-Zaidi welcomed the "positive response shown by the US government to Iraq's efforts and its cooperation in granting the necessary exemption." Iraq's foreign minister, Fuad Hussein, also said the return... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 22:05 LONDON
G7 agrees coordinated release of up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel reserves
The Group of Seven has agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel from emergency stockpiles in a coordinated effort to ease supply pressures and slow rising fuel prices. French President Emmanuel Macron said the release would be organised through the International Energy Agency and would begin immediately over four months. He added that the plan would include a frontloaded diesel release within the first 20 days by G7 members and partners.The agreement followed a meeting of G7 leaders chaired by Macron and came after President Donald Trump threatened to ban diesel exports from the United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 20:32 LONDON
Israeli barrier cuts off water and supplies to West Bank Bedouin community
Residents of Ras al-Ahmar in the occupied West Bank say Israeli restrictions linked to a new barrier have cut off water, animal feed, healthcare access and movement in the Jordan Valley. The community says it has been under a two-week siege-like blockade, with access blocked since mid-September as construction continues on a barrier through Palestinian land. Residents describe a worsening humanitarian situation for a small Bedouin village that depends on livestock and herding for survival.According to residents, the access points used to bring in supplies were sealed, and no water entered the community for three days. They say people have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 20:02 LONDON
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Trump touts Korea oil and gas deal as a boost to U.S. energy dominance
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Europe has just agreed to release a massive amount of their heavily stocked Diesel Oil. The process will begin immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" - "I am thrilled to announce the Republic of Korea Deal keeps getting BETTER! 8.4 Billion Dollars for an enhanced Oil Recovery Project. Producing more Oil and Gas means American Energy Dominance and Energy Security in the World for the Future!" - "To the Great People of Oklahoma, stay tuned, I'll be there soon! There was a major... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 20:00 LONDON
Israel Supreme Court overturns ban on Arab parties ahead of October 27 election
Israel's Supreme Court has overturned an election panel's ban on the country's two main Arab-majority political lists, restoring them to the race for the October 27 Knesset election. The court also reinstated Knesset member Ofer Cassif, after the Central Elections Committee had moved to bar him and the parties from contesting the vote. The ruling removes an immediate obstacle to their participation in the parliamentary contest.According to the supplied report, the justices ruled unanimously to reinstate Ra'am, also known as the United Arab List, and the Joint List, an alliance of Hadash, Ta'al and Balad. Cassif was restored by a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 19:30 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak worsens amid conflict and attacks on health response
Official figures in the Democratic Republic of the Congo now put the Ebola death toll at 4,018, from 8,300 cases, as violence and displacement continue to disrupt the response. The outbreak, first detected in mid-May, has spread across seven provinces in the north and east. Health workers are still trying to contain transmission in unstable areas where access remains limited.The latest data also show 2,162 recoveries, leaving the fatality rate at 48.4 percent. In North Kivu, authorities recorded four deaths among six cases in areas controlled by the anti-government group M23. In Ituri, more than 5,000 people have been displaced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East tensions rise as Flydubai probe widens and Russia steps up pressure on Ukraine
The United States is sending a third aircraft carrier strike group toward waters around Iran, widening its military buildup in the Middle East as tensions rise across the region. đź”—The Flydubai cockpit attack case has escalated into a multinational investigation after an Israel bound flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, with the captain saying he opened the cockpit door after being attacked by his co pilot. đź”— đź”— đź”— đź”— đź”—Donald Trump has warned Iran it would be hit very hard if it is found to be linked to the incident, while Israel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Oct 2026 18:20 LONDON
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Banco Master scandal adds pressure to Brazil's presidential race
A major banking scandal is adding uncertainty to Brazil's presidential race as voters prepare for the first round of the presidential election on Sunday. The case centres on Banco Master, a mid-sized lender whose rapid expansion has now become part of a wider political dispute. The scandal has touched figures across Brazil's political and business establishment, creating fallout for both the centre-left and the far right.President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, is seeking an unprecedented fourth term and is currently described as the frontrunner. His main challenger is Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, 45, the eldest son of former President Jair... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 18:02 LONDON
Europe closes lower as oil slides, euro weakens and France-led equity pressure deepens
Executive summary: European markets ended the session broadly lower, with the FTSE 100, CAC 40, DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 all finishing in the red. Brent crude posted the sharpest move among the main cross-asset signals, while the euro slipped against the dollar and gold held a modest gain. The tone points to a risk-off close shaped by commodity weakness, currency pressure and renewed sensitivity to European growth and policy headlines. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
India protests over election chief intensify as hundreds detained in New Delhi
Hundreds of protesters were detained in central New Delhi on Friday as youth-led demonstrations against India's election chief intensified, with opposition parties and unions joining the call for his resignation. The protests brought parts of the capital to a standstill, with metro stations leading into central Delhi shut and internet services suspended. Police also blocked access to Parliament Street and the Jantar Mantar protest area, where the movement has previously gathered support.The latest demonstrations are part of a wider campaign by the so-called cockroach movement, which had already forced out India's education minister earlier this summer. According to the supporting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 15:29 LONDON
French school protests spread as about 400 schools close amid clashes and fires
At least 400 of France's 3,700 high schools were closed on Friday as a student protest movement spread nationwide and triggered clashes with police, fires and mass detentions. The Ministry of National Education said 560 schools reported protests or disruptions, while fire damaged the entrances of two high schools in Paris. The unrest began in the Paris area last week and has since widened across the country.Education Minister Edouard Geffray said students were "in danger" and urged parents to keep them away from the demonstrations. He said at least 170 students and 65 school staff members, including 40 principals, had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 15:04 LONDON
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Wall Street opens mixed as tech and crypto rally, banks and small caps lag, oil slides
Executive summary: US equities opened with a split tape, led by gains in technology and semiconductor shares while banks, small caps and defense stocks weakened. Bitcoin surged more than 4%, gold extended its advance, and WTI crude fell nearly 4%, reinforcing a market backdrop shaped by softer energy prices, stronger risk appetite in growth assets, and ongoing sensitivity to rates and yields. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
Washington's Sudan diplomacy backfires as ceasefire push stalls at UN talks
Washington's latest push on Sudan has run into resistance, with pressure aimed at the Sudanese armed forces failing to produce a ceasefire. The development comes as world leaders gathered in New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, where the United States pressed for an unconditional truce and unimpeded aid access. Instead of narrowing the gap between the warring sides, the effort has left a ceasefire further out of reach.According to the supplied material, US officials have focused their pressure campaign almost exclusively on the Sudanese armed forces since earlier this year. The approach was based... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 13:38 LONDON
British paratrooper died in Ukraine explosion, coroner rules
A British paratrooper died after an explosion while assisting Ukrainian troops in the war with Russia, a coroner has ruled. An inquest into the death of L/Cpl George Hooley found he sustained multiple injuries in the blast on 6 December 2025. Hooley, 28, died in a hospital in Kyiv three days later.Senior coroner Darren Salter said he had been given limited evidence about the circumstances of the explosion. He said the death was not suspicious, and the location of the blast remains unknown beyond the fact that it was away from the front line. The inquest was conducted partly in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 13:35 LONDON
US sends third carrier strike group toward Iran as military buildup widens
The United States is sending a third aircraft carrier strike group toward waters around Iran as part of a wider military buildup in the Middle East. The USS Theodore Roosevelt left San Diego on Sunday and is heading for the region, according to the supplied reporting. A day later, the Makin Island amphibious ready group also sailed from San Diego, adding more than 2,000 Marines to the deployment.US officials said the combined movement could add about 9,000 to 10,000 personnel to the region by the end of November. The Theodore Roosevelt is accompanied by the guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 13:29 LONDON
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Saudi coalition says Medina power station was hit as Houthis deny attack
The Saudi-led coalition has said a drone struck an electricity distribution station in Medina that supplies power to the Prophet's Mosque, one of Islam's holiest sites. The allegation was made as fighting intensified in Yemen and witnesses reported explosions in the Houthi-held capital, Sana'a. The Houthis denied the accusation, saying they had not targeted Islamic holy sites.Coalition spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki said the Taibah electricity distribution station was hit at 5:11 am on Tuesday, and that investigators had found evidence linking the attack to the Houthi movement. He said the assessment was based on an after-action review and wreckage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 11:29 LONDON
Malaysia deports nearly 1,500 Myanmar refugees amid stepped-up raids
Malaysia has deported nearly 1,500 refugees to Myanmar, according to details provided on Tuesday, as authorities intensify raids and detentions targeting refugee communities across the country. The move is part of a stated plan to send back at least 5,000 refugees under an agreement with Myanmar's military government. It has deepened fear among tens of thousands of Myanmar refugees still living in Malaysia, many of whom are now asking who may be next.The deportation came as immigration officials increased operations against refugee communities, with more than 50,000 refugees detained this year alone, according to the supplied report. Malaysia's home affairs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
US Delivers Two F-16V Fighter Jets to Taiwan After Months of Delay
The United States has delivered two F-16V Block 70 fighter jets to Taiwan, in a move that comes amid renewed concern on the island over Washington's commitment to its defence. The aircraft landed on Friday at noon local time, after flying via Hawaii and Guam, according to the supplied report. They are part of a larger arms package intended to strengthen Taiwan's air defences as it faces pressure from China.The jets are part of an $8bn deal for 66 F-16Vs approved during Donald Trump's first term. Their arrival followed months of delay, with the report saying Beijing had repeatedly asked... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 10:00 LONDON
Russia-Ukraine war: record Russian casualties and renewed fighting around Lyman
Ukraine says Russian forces suffered their highest monthly casualties of 2026 in September, while fighting continues in eastern Ukraine and around the town of Lyman. The claim comes as Moscow keeps pressing to seize the remaining parts of the eastern regions of Luhansk and Donetsk that it does not control. Ukraine also says its forces have reclaimed territory around Lyman in recent weeks during a counteroffensive it calls Operation Vivaldi.According to the Ukrainian military, 46,230 Russian soldiers were killed or wounded in September, which it described as the highest monthly total this year. The same report said Russia lost 2,090... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Middle East tensions deepen as Iran, Ukraine and Gaza crises escalate
Donald Trump has warned Iran it would be hit very hard if it is found linked to the attack on a flydubai flight to Israel, as the UAE investigation widens and the United States sends a third aircraft carrier toward waters around Iran. The move underlines a broader American military buildup in the Middle East. đź”— đź”—Separately, a FlyDubai passenger jet carrying 174 people made an emergency landing in northwestern Saudi Arabia after an altercation in the cockpit, with Saudi officials saying the aircraft had been bound for Tel Aviv. The incident is being treated as a security case and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Oct 2026 08:40 LONDON
Europe opens lower as bond rout, weaker euro and sliding oil pressure risk assets
Executive summary: European markets started the session under broad pressure, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower, while Brent crude, natural gas and the euro also weakened. The move points to a risk-off tone at the open, with higher rates and currency weakness weighing on equities, even as gold, platinum, silver and ether posted gains. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
Trump threatens Iran over flydubai attack link as UAE probe widens
US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran would be hit very hard if it is found to be linked to the attack on a flydubai flight to Israel. He made the comments as investigators in the United Arab Emirates continued to examine whether the incident involved terrorism, after passengers helped stop the aircraft from crashing and it made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The flight later carried its mostly Israeli passengers on to Israel.Trump told reporters at the White House that, based on what he was hearing, the answer to whether Iran was involved was yes, while stressing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 07:59 LONDON
Nikkei Surges Past 68,000 as Tokyo Leads Asia-Pacific Split, Hang Seng Slides and Gold Holds Firm
Executive summary: Tokyo delivered the standout move in Asia-Pacific trading, with the Nikkei 225 jumping +3.7% and the Nikkei 225 ETF rising +4.1%. The Hang Seng fell -3.2%, while the Kospi lost -1.2%. Commodities were mixed, gold advanced +1.1% and platinum gained +1.7%, but natural gas dropped -2.9% and WTI crude eased -0.4%. FX moves were modest, with USD/JPY edging higher and USD/CNY slightly lower. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Oct 2026 07:45 LONDON
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South Korea threatens further action over Ukraine POW disclosure row
President Lee Jae Myung has threatened unspecified further action if Ukraine does not issue a public apology over the disclosure that two North Korean prisoners of war had been sent to South Korea. The dispute centres on remarks made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the UN General Assembly last week, which Seoul says should have remained confidential. South Korean officials say the revelation has created a diplomatic row over the handling of the prisoners and the safety of their families.Ukraine's foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, has described the matter as a diplomatic misunderstanding and said Kyiv is working to resolve... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 06:05 LONDON
US unblocks $320 million in military aid to Egypt amid regional security concerns
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has waived a restriction on $320 million in military aid to Egypt, unlocking funds that had been withheld over human rights concerns. The decision was announced by the US State Department on Thursday and was described as being in the interest of US national security. The waiver covers foreign military financing within Washington's annual assistance package to Cairo.The department said the determination reflected Egypt's importance to US national security interests and the concrete security cooperation it provides. In a letter to lawmakers, Rubio cited Egypt's helpful role in dealing with Iran since the conflict... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 06:03 LONDON
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Iran urges Iraq to lift flight restrictions amid US sanctions pressure
Iran has called on Iraq to remove remaining flight restrictions affecting travel between the two countries, saying the curbs are linked to US sanctions and are disrupting air transport. The appeal came after services partially resumed at Najaf airport earlier in the week, while flights remained suspended at Baghdad, Erbil and Sulaimaniyah airports. The dispute has affected passenger movement, including pilgrim travel between Shia-majority areas in both countries.In a statement on Thursday, Iran's Foreign Ministry described Washington's sanctions enforcement as illegal and inhumane, and said the restrictions were being imposed through extraterritorial pressure on aviation and trade. It urged Baghdad... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 06:00 LONDON
FAO official says contract was not renewed after criticism of Israeli policies in Gaza
A senior official at the Food and Agriculture Organization says his contract was not renewed after he criticised Israeli policies in Gaza. Ben Davis, who had been director of rural transformation and gender equality, said he was told in July that his role would end because he had allegedly breached impartiality rules. He said the decision followed his public comments on Gaza and his involvement in weekly silent protests at the Rome-based agency.Davis said he was accused of organising moments of silence over starvation and famine in Gaza. He also said a report he worked on in May about food... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 05:32 LONDON
Brazil probes alleged US funding plan amid election sovereignty row
Brazil's attorney general has ordered police to investigate allegations that the Trump administration planned to use government funds to support far-right causes in the country. The move comes as Brazil heads into a presidential election in which sovereignty and foreign interference have become central campaign themes. Officials said the complaint was prompted by a report alleging that $1 million could have been directed to civil society groups opposing Brazil's Supreme Court.Attorney General Jorge Messias said the claims raised a serious warning for Brazilian sovereignty and could not be tolerated. In a statement, his office said the report was especially serious... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 05:29 LONDON
Tokyo opens with a sharp Nikkei surge as Asia-Pacific trades mixed, yen softens and gold extends its climb
Executive summary: Tokyo led the Asia-Pacific open with a powerful rally in the Nikkei and Nikkei 225 ETF, while several regional benchmarks slipped. The yen weakened modestly against the dollar, gold pushed higher, and WTI crude also firmed, pointing to a session shaped by a stronger Japan equity bid, softer risk tone in parts of Asia, and continued strength in defensive and inflation-sensitive assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
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ICC ends insurer contract amid looming US sanctions pressure
The International Criminal Court has ended its contract with French insurer Axa with immediate effect, as the court faces mounting pressure linked to possible United States sanctions. The move means the Hague-based court will switch to another health insurance provider. It comes after weeks of growing concern that financial restrictions could affect the court's operations.The decision was first reported on Thursday and was later confirmed by an ICC spokesperson, who said the court and Axa had agreed by mutual consent to terminate the relationship. According to the supplied report, the two sides had spent months in talks but were unable... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 22:05 LONDON
South-east Australia braces for flooding and severe storms after very dry September
A major rain and storm system is intensifying across south-east Australia, with flooding possible over the next 48 hours. The heaviest rain is expected to affect northern and eastern Victoria, as well as the south-east corner of New South Wales. Melbourne has already recorded 20mm in one hour, after receiving just 18mm across the whole of September.The rainband is being fed by a stream of tropical moisture moving into a low-pressure system over the southern Murray Basin. The system is moving slowly, which is expected to keep moderate to heavy falls in place through Friday and into Saturday. Isolated thunderstorms... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 21:33 LONDON
Drumcree parade dispute intensifies as talks resume and US politicians urge intervention
Talks have resumed at Hillsborough Castle between representatives of the Orange Order and residents linked to Garvaghy Road as the long-running Drumcree parade dispute enters another tense phase. The discussions come after the march was blocked and amid renewed political pressure over whether the parade should be allowed to proceed. A separate legal challenge by residents has also been delayed, adding to the uncertainty around the immediate next steps.A bipartisan group of members of the US Congress has written to Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant, urging him to stop the Orange Order march on Garvaghy Road. In their letter, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 21:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as megacap tech splits from broader market, Meta and Tesla sink while Microsoft and Nvidia rise
Executive summary: Wall Street ended the session with a clear split between heavyweight technology winners and a weaker broad market. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 finished slightly lower, the Dow fell more than 400 points, and the Russell 2000 underperformed as investors rotated away from riskier corners of the market. Meta and Tesla were the day’s sharpest large-cap laggards, while Microsoft, Nvidia and the chip complex helped cushion the tech sector. Energy and gold were firmer, while banks, defense and autos were weaker. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Oct 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Houthi attacks intensify on frontlines in Yemen's Taiz governorate
Houthi forces launched intense attacks across frontlines in Taiz governorate on Thursday, according to reports from the area. The fighting comes as the group seeks to build on a recent offensive that captured Yemen's Red Sea coast last month. Yemeni government forces said they held their positions and inflicted heavy losses on the attackers.The latest clashes were reported on frontlines in Taiz, with the government side saying the situation remained under control. A senior official with the internationally recognised government army's Taiz Military Axis said the leadership's call for general mobilisation on 25 September was part of a broader effort... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 20:30 LONDON
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
Russia plans record 2027 military spending increase amid NATO tensions
Russian government documents reportedly show that Moscow is planning a sharp rise in defence spending in 2027, with 17.1 trillion roubles earmarked for the military. That would be a 27% increase on the 13.5 trillion roubles originally budgeted, according to the documents seen by Reuters. The reported plan comes as Russian officials continue to warn of heightened tensions with NATO and what they describe as hostile activity against Europe.The documents also indicate that defence spending over the next three years would total 50 trillion roubles. In the same reporting, Moscow accused NATO of taking a "dangerous and reckless course" that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 17:02 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
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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
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine under fresh Russian strikes as Sudan fighting widens and Gaza burials begin
Russia kept up overnight strikes on Ukraine, with damage reported in Kyiv and Odesa and other areas hit in what officials described as a heavy combined attack on the energy grid. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was visiting frontline positions as the latest wave of strikes underscored the pressure on civilian infrastructure. đź”—In Sudan, fighting in Kordofan has intensified and the region has become one of the main battlegrounds in the war, with drone strikes spreading across North, West and South Kordofan since late 2025. The escalation points to a widening contest for key territory in the centre of the country. đź”—In... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Oct 2026 12:23 LONDON
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. đź”— đź”—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. đź”—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
India hardens tone toward Trump administration amid tariff and terrorism disputes
India is taking a more openly critical line toward the Trump administration as tensions rise over trade, terrorism concerns and Washington's approach to Pakistan. The shift has been marked by unusually direct public remarks from Foreign Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and a more restrained description by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of his latest call with Donald Trump. The developments come as domestic pressure grows on Modi over how he is handling relations with Washington.Jaishankar spoke at an event in New York this week and said Washington had been an insensitive partner to India's concerns over terrorism, had warmed to Pakistan... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 07:00 LONDON
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Iraq marks end of US-led anti-ISIS coalition mission as withdrawal completes
The US-led coalition has formally ended its anti-Islamic State mission in Iraq after more than a decade, with the final phase of the withdrawal now complete. The move was marked in Baghdad as a sovereignty milestone, while also prompting concern that armed groups aligned with Iran could gain more room to operate. The coalition had deployed to Iraq and Syria in 2014, when Islamic State seized large areas of territory and triggered a wider regional security crisis.The end of the mission follows a 2024 agreement between Washington and Baghdad to wind down the coalition in stages. US troops had already... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 06:00 LONDON
Two Riverside County men charged in Oceanside Pier hate crime attacks; third suspect pleads guilty
A federal indictment unsealed in San Diego charges two alleged white supremacists from Riverside County with hate crimes tied to racially motivated attacks at the Oceanside pier in June 2025. The case involves attacks on two U.S. The defendants are identified as Austin Yohe and Daniel Burns. They are also charged with obstruction of justice for allegedly lying to Riverside court personnel, local law enforcement officers in Oceanside, and FBI agents about their roles in the assault. The FBI arrested Yohe yesterday afternoon in Riverside, California. At approximately the same time, Burns was taken into custody at an associate's home... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 02:32 LONDON
Deadly landslides and heavy rain in Nepal strand trekkers and destroy infrastructure
Another wave of landslides and heavy rain has killed about 30 people in Nepal, as the Himalayan country continues to deal with the effects of severe flooding earlier this year. The latest weather-related disaster has hit mountain districts and transport links, leaving roads, buildings and bridges swept away in several areas. Hundreds of trekkers on the Annapurna Circuit have also been forced to cut short their journeys and move to safety.Nepal's national disaster management authority says more than 1,900 families have been affected since late last week, with more than 240 homes damaged. The worst-hit districts mentioned in the report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 23:30 LONDON
US Justice Department files ethics complaint against seven Minnesota federal judges
The US Justice Department has filed a misconduct complaint against seven federal judges in Minnesota over public comments they made about immigration-enforcement cases. The complaint focuses on remarks the judges gave to a newspaper this month about the pressure their courts faced during Operation Metro Surge. That operation led to thousands of arrests in the Minneapolis-St Paul area from December to February.Attorney General Todd Blanche said the judges crossed an ethical line by speaking publicly about the cases and accused them of showing obvious bias against the Trump administration. He said the department had no choice but to act and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 23:00 LONDON
Norway parliament opens probe into 11 senior officials over Epstein-linked files and grants
Norway's parliament has opened an investigation into 11 current and former senior officials over alleged ties and state grants linked to Jeffrey Epstein-related files. The hearing began on Wednesday and includes Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere, who has denied any wrongdoing. The case has drawn attention because it involves both senior political figures and public funding decisions.The inquiry centres on reports that the Foreign Ministry allocated more than 130 million kroner, or about $13.5 million, to the International Peace Institute between 1997 and 2018. The institute was led from 2005 to 2020 by Terje Rod-Larsen, a prominent Norwegian diplomat and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 21:00 LONDON
Pentagon says US troop withdrawal from Iraq is complete
The Pentagon has said the final United States and coalition troops deployed to Iraq for the anti-ISIL mission have left the country. The departure was described as an orderly exit from Erbil Airbase in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region. The announcement marks the end of a long withdrawal process and a further step in Iraq's security transition.Defense Department spokesman Sean Parnell said the remaining US troops, other international coalition forces and equipment had all departed from Erbil. He said the move represented the success of a 12-year campaign that defeated ISIL as an organised military threat in Iraq and across the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 18:07 LONDON
Russia ramps up disinformation attacks on French media ahead of 2027 presidential race
Pro-Russian influence operations have sharply increased fake news stories that mimic established media brands in France, according to a report published this week by NewsGuard. The findings say the campaign has intensified over the past year and is now targeting French outlets at a scale that stands out among the 21 countries examined. The report comes as France moves closer to its 2027 presidential election, adding a political dimension to the information campaign.NewsGuard said it identified 950 fake news stories linked to three pro-Russian influence operations, all of which copied 163 supposedly trusted news brands. It said the number of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 17:00 LONDON
MI5 warns UK universities over China-linked research funding and espionage risk
MI5 has issued a public warning to UK universities and academics over a China-linked organisation it says has funded research that may be feeding Beijing's intelligence services. The security service said more than 100 academics linked to British institutions had contributed to projects connected to the group, which it identified as China General Technology Research Institute, also known as the China Academy of General Technology. It said continuing ties could expose institutions and individuals to criminal liability for helping a foreign state.Security minister Dan Jarvis said the warning showed attempts by Chinese intelligence agencies to use British academic research to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 15:30 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
Last US and UK troops leave Iraq, ending anti-IS mission
The last British and American troops have left Iraq, bringing an end to the coalition military mission against Islamic State in the country. The withdrawal marks a major security transition for Iraq, which says its own forces are now fully responsible for national security and stability. The final UK personnel departed from Irbil in the northern Kurdistan region, while US forces also left on Wednesday.The exit followed an agreement between the US and the Iraqi government signed two years ago, under which foreign troops were to withdraw by the end of this month. Around 100 British military personnel were among... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 13:02 LONDON
Netanyahu faces fresh October 7 warning allegations as election pressure builds
A fresh report has intensified scrutiny of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over claims that he was warned before the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack. According to the latest account, Egypt's intelligence chief, Abbas Kamel, is said to have phoned Netanyahu days before the assault, adding to earlier media reports that the United Arab Emirates also issued a warning in the week before the attack. The allegations have emerged as Israel heads towards a parliamentary election on October 27, keeping the issue of security failures at the centre of the campaign.The report says Kamel had also travelled to Israel in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 12:29 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
Malaysia begins repatriating Myanmar nationals amid UN and rights warnings
Malaysia has begun sending back about 1,500 Myanmar nationals from detention centres, according to the supplied material, as it launches a wider repatriation plan covering 5,000 people. The first group was processed at Lumut naval base before boarding buses under police escort to the Majlis Perbandaran Manjung stadium, where the operation was under way on Tuesday. The move has prompted renewed concern from the UN and rights groups, who say some of those returned could face danger in Myanmar.The interior ministry said the repatriations were part of a government plan to resolve what it called a long-standing "legacy issue" involving... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
Morocco appoints Fatima Zahra Mansouri as first female prime minister
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has appointed Fatima Zahra Mansouri as prime minister, making her the first woman to hold the post in the country. The announcement was made on Tuesday, four days after the results of parliamentary elections were published. Mansouri has been asked to form a new government and begin coalition talks.The Royal Palace said Mansouri will lead the next administration after her centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party won the most votes in the election. Morocco's electoral system makes it difficult for any single party to secure an outright majority, which means coalition-building is usually required. Mansouri, who is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 06:00 LONDON
Emergency water restrictions hit Clermont after Theresa Creek Dam pump failure
Residents of Clermont in central Queensland are under emergency water restrictions after both pumps at Theresa Creek Dam failed on Monday. The town was alerted by text on Tuesday afternoon, as officials moved to conserve supplies and support the local network with tanker deliveries. The dam provides raw water to Clermont, a town of about 3,000 people, around 290 kilometres south-west of Mackay and 940 kilometres north-west of Brisbane.Isaac Regional Council said one pump has been replaced and short-term repairs are under way on the other. Council staff are refilling water tanks and monitoring water quality, while divers have been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 03:30 LONDON
Qatari PM condemns Gaza atrocities and says ceasefire commitments are being violated
Qatar's prime minister has sharply criticised the conduct of the war in Gaza, saying the situation there is unjustified and that whoever is responsible should be treated as a war criminal. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani made the remarks in an interview on Tuesday, speaking about the conflict and Qatar's role as a mediator. He said the response to the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel had gone beyond what could be justified.He said hospitals and schools had been targeted and argued that nothing could justify the scale of destruction. Sheikh Mohammed also said more than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 01:29 LONDON
Zaporizhzhia steelworks shut indefinitely after repeated Russian missile strikes
Ukraine's Zaporizhstal steelworks has been shut down indefinitely after four waves of Russian missile attacks in August and September, according to the company. The plant, in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, was hit repeatedly despite efforts to restart operations after earlier damage. The attacks have left the site severely damaged and raised fresh concerns about the future of one of Ukraine's most important industrial employers.The company said Russia fired a total of 17 missiles at the steelworks. Eight workers were killed and 31 others were wounded in the strikes, according to Oleksandr Myronenko, chief operating officer of the plant's owner,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 01:00 LONDON
UN extends Haiti gang suppression force mandate until March 2027
The United Nations Security Council has voted to extend the mandate of the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti until 31 March 2027. The decision comes as armed criminal groups continue to control much of Port-au-Prince and violence remains stubbornly high. China, Russia and Pakistan abstained from the vote.The force is currently operating at about 30% of its intended size, with around 1,500 troops on the ground and a further 4,000 expected in the coming months, according to the US ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, who co-sponsored the resolution. Waltz said the council was trying to do something "genuinely different"... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 00:30 LONDON
South Africa launches emergency response after 12 women killed near Johannesburg
South Africa's president has announced a national emergency response after the bodies of 12 women were discovered in an area east of Johannesburg over a two-month period. The deaths have triggered widespread concern about violence against women in a country that already faces one of the highest rates of gender-based violence in the world. The announcement came on Tuesday as authorities faced pressure to respond to the scale and apparent clustering of the killings.Cyril Ramaphosa said the government would begin a multidisciplinary, national-level response to the murders. He said there had been four arrests in connection with the case, but... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 00:02 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
Trump rejects AI safety cooperation with China after Xi summit
Donald Trump has rejected calls for the United States to work with China on artificial intelligence governance, saying such cooperation would help Chinese firms catch up. He made the comments in Washington while speaking at an event to launch an AI-powered government website, shortly before hosting a lunch with AI industry leaders at the White House. The remarks came after he said he had discussed AI with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their summit last week.Trump said he did not want to do much on the issue with Beijing, arguing that a joint approach would give China access to knowledge... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 18:29 LONDON
Qatar warns Iran war is straining the global economy as mediation continues
Qatar has warned that the Iran war is placing an unbearable strain on the global economy, as Doha says it is continuing efforts to mediate between Washington and Tehran. The warning came during a press briefing in Doha on Tuesday, where the foreign ministry said talks and message-passing had continued in recent days. Qatar said it was still trying to bridge the gap between the two sides despite the conflict and the wider regional fallout.Foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said the question was how long the international economy could withstand the effects of the war in the region. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 17:29 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
Iranians stock up on food and medicine as fears grow over US embargo and renewed fighting
People in Tehran are stocking up on food and medicine as fears rise that tighter US pressure on Iran could disrupt imports and trigger shortages. Shoppers in the capital have been watching shelves closely as anxiety grows over the prospect of renewed fighting and further restrictions on trade. The concern comes as the war enters its eighth month and diplomatic prospects appear to be fading.The reported pressure includes a US naval blockade, a move toward stricter sanctions and a ban on Iranian airlines worldwide. The United States is also pressing other countries to cut trade ties with Iran, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 14:30 LONDON
Evan Gershkovich says he was 'lured into a trap' before Russian arrest
US journalist Evan Gershkovich has described the moment he was detained by masked men in Russia in 2023, saying he believed he had been lured into a trap. In his first interview in the UK, he said the arrest in Yekaterinburg began when a group of about half a dozen masked men entered a restaurant and told him, "I think we booked that table." He said the encounter quickly turned into an arrest by the FSB, Russia's domestic security service. Gershkovich said he was in Yekaterinburg, about 1,600km east of Moscow, meeting someone he thought was a source for a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 14:00 LONDON
FIFA Accuses UEFA of Misinformation Campaign in Dispute Over Infantino's Fourth-Term Bid
FIFA has accused UEFA of running a misinformation campaign and trying to influence the race for its presidency, as Gianni Infantino seeks a fourth term. The dispute centres on a shelved proposal involving commercial rights linked to the World Cup and has now moved into a legal fight in the United States. FIFA asked a court in Florida to reject UEFA's request for discovery in the case.According to the filing, UEFA last month sought permission from a US federal court to obtain testimony and documents for use in a planned criminal complaint in Switzerland against Infantino. That complaint relates to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 12:35 LONDON
Lebanese residents watch Israel's election amid border occupation and war damage
Residents in southern Lebanon are following Israel's upcoming election with little expectation that a change of government will alter conditions along the border. In Khiam, one resident described having little left after his home was destroyed in Israeli bombing, while villages across the south remain under Israeli occupation. The report portrays a region still living with the effects of a war that has spread far beyond the border itself.The account says Israelis are due to vote in a few weeks, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing political pressure at home. It also says the war on Lebanon began in 2023... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 12:33 LONDON
Iranian airliner seized at Istanbul Airport over debt claim, stranding passengers
A Caspian Airlines Boeing 737 was seized at Istanbul Airport on Monday after court-ordered enforcement officers acted on a debt claim of about €3 million. The aircraft, registered EP-KPB, was already preparing for departure to Iran when the seizure order was served. Passengers and cabin crew were removed from the plane and taken back to the terminal.According to the supplied report, lawyers and bailiffs representing the creditor, aviation representation and supervision company ACM Temsil Gözetim, carried out the enforcement action at the airport. The seizure took place before take-off, leaving the flight grounded and disrupting travel for those on board.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
UAE confirms Netanyahu met Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi amid regional tensions
The United Arab Emirates has officially confirmed that President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The acknowledgement came from the UAE state news agency and appeared to be the first public confirmation from Abu Dhabi that the meeting took place. Israel later said Netanyahu had travelled to the UAE to discuss the war with Iran and wider regional issues.According to the brief official statement, the two sides discussed bilateral relations between the UAE and Israel and ways to strengthen and develop them. Netanyahu's office said the visit focused on strengthening... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 09:35 LONDON
Putin signs decree adding 15,500 troops to Russian army
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree increasing the authorised size of the Russian armed forces by 15,500 personnel. The order is the fourth expansion decree issued this year and raises the official strength of the army to 2,441,630 units, including 1,550,500 military personnel. The move comes as Russia's war in Ukraine continues and battlefield conditions remain fluid.The decree follows earlier orders in March, June and July, bringing the combined increase since March to 47,860 soldiers. The president did not give a public explanation for the decision. The timing is notable because it comes amid reports of rising losses... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 09:03 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
India releases American Matthew VanDyke and six Ukrainians after months in jail
India has temporarily released American Matthew VanDyke on bail and freed six Ukrainian nationals after more than six months in detention over allegations linked to weapons and drone smuggling. VanDyke returned to the United States on Saturday morning and reunited with his family, according to a family spokesperson. The releases mark a significant development in a case that had drawn attention in both India and the United States.VanDyke, 47, was detained in March by Indian authorities along with the six Ukrainians. Prosecutors earlier this month declined to bring terrorism charges against him and the others, instead formally accusing them of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 21:08 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
Iran protests US aviation sanctions as Najaf-Iran flights resume
Iran has filed a formal complaint with the International Civil Aviation Organization over US aviation sanctions, while Iraqi Airways has resumed commercial flights between Najaf and Iranian airports. The developments came on Monday after Najaf and three other Iraqi airports temporarily suspended flights because of fears that aviation services linked to Tehran could trigger secondary sanctions. The resumption restores at least one regional route that had been disrupted by the sanctions pressure.According to Iran's civil aviation authorities, the complaint was lodged earlier in the day and coordinated with the foreign ministry. The head of Iran's Civil Aviation Organisation, Abuzar Shiroudi,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
Ukraine rescue team races to extract teenage boys from occupied territory
A Ukrainian rescue team is working against the clock to move a group of teenage boys out of Russian-controlled territory, with one extraction described as due to take place the following day. The operation is being coordinated from Kyiv by Kateryna Fedosenko, who works with the non-governmental organisation Save Ukraine. The boys are being taken across Ukraine toward the Belarusian border crossing as part of an effort to get them out of areas where they could face pressure to accept Russian control.Fedosenko said four boys were expected to be moved the next day, and one of them, 17-year-old Bogdan, had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 20:04 LONDON
Iran claims attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz as US warships move farther offshore
Iran has claimed that attacks on ships, including US Navy vessels, near the Strait of Hormuz have pushed US warships farther from the Iranian coast. The claim comes amid continuing tension in one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints, where shipping routes and military movements remain closely watched. The latest statements also follow reports that US vessels have shifted position into deeper waters in the central Arabian Sea.The immediate trigger for the renewed focus is reporting that eight US Marines suffered smoke inhalation and possible traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian antiship cruise missile strike on 14 September. US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 19:32 LONDON
UK signals tougher sanctions and trade measures over Gaza and West Bank
The United Kingdom has said it will take a tougher stance on Israel's actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, with Foreign Minister Ed Miliband pledging new sanctions and restrictions linked to illegal settlements. He made the announcement at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, where he said the government would "match words with action" in response to the situation in the Palestinian territories. Miliband described the Israeli government's actions as "a stain on the conscience of the world" and said the ruling party had reset its approach under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.Miliband said the planned measures would target... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 17:04 LONDON
Iraq seeks oil export alternatives as Strait of Hormuz blockade cuts revenues
Iraq is looking for alternative ways to export oil after the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz cut off most of its sea-based trade. The disruption has hit a key source of state income and left Baghdad facing a widening financial squeeze. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi raised the issue in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Friday.According to the supplied report, Iraq says it has been unable to export about 90% of its oil via the Gulf. Officials say the country has lost about $60bn in oil revenues since the war between the United States and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 15:30 LONDON
European Commission plans delay to EU methane emissions rules
The European Commission says it plans to postpone the European Union's landmark methane emissions law, after pressure from governments including France and the United States to pause or roll back the policy. A Commission spokesperson said the institution plans to propose a postponement of the regulation's entry into force. The move affects a rule that was due to take effect on 1 January 2027.EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said Brussels is exploring a one-year postponement of the law's rules for imported fuels, according to an interview published on Friday. The spokesperson did not specify how long the wider postponement might... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 13:33 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
At least 62 killed in northern India flooding as rain eases
At least 62 people have been killed after days of heavy rain and flooding in Uttar Pradesh, in northern India, officials said. The flooding affected several districts after three days of intense rainfall, and the state government said 46 people were injured. More than 1,000 houses were damaged, while schools were closed in parts of the state, including the capital, Lucknow.Rescue teams were moved into flooded areas to help shift residents to safer locations. Authorities also advised people to avoid unnecessary travel through waterlogged areas and to stay away from fast-flowing rivers, streams and drains. A senior scientist at the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
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
Serbia calls snap parliamentary election for 25 October amid student revolt
Serbia has moved to an early parliamentary election on 25 October, after President Aleksandar Vucic announced the vote in response to months of student-led protests and wider political pressure. The election had originally been due in December 2027, making the new timetable a significant acceleration of Serbia's political calendar. Analysts quoted in the supplied reporting say the decision is intended to reduce political risk rather than settle the crisis.The protests have been driven by anger over a 2024 railway-station canopy collapse that killed 16 people, with student demonstrators accusing the authorities of negligence and corruption. The unrest has continued for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 08:01 LONDON
Venezuelan opposition rallies for Maria Corina Machado's return and elections
Hundreds of supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado have rallied in Caracas and several state capitals to demand her safe return and the holding of presidential elections. The demonstrations took place on Sunday, with activists riding motorcycles through the capital's main avenues and waving Venezuelan flags. Similar gatherings were reported in Valencia, Maracaibo and Merida.Participants wore sky blue shirts, the colour associated with Machado's Vente Venezuela party. One activist in Caracas, Flavio Valentini, told the crowd that the movement was not about parties or politics, but about the people. Another party figure, Anthony Romero, said the transition process... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 03:59 LONDON
Powerful nor'easter floods US Northeast as outages rise and storm lingers
The nor'easter continued to flood low-lying areas in New Jersey and New York City on Sunday, while strong winds and heavy rain left tens of thousands of homes without power across the Northeast. Tidal surges swamped coastal neighbourhoods in New Jersey, and streets in Howard Beach in Queens were inundated as the slow-moving storm pressed on into a second day. The weather system was expected to linger through Sunday, with impacts extending into New England.Officials and weather forecasters said the storm had already produced more than 10cm, or 4 inches, of rain in some parts of New Jersey since Friday.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 00:29 LONDON
Cuba warns US military action would be an international crime amid rising tensions with Washington
A senior Cuban official has warned that any United States military action against Cuba would amount to a serious international crime. Carlos Fernandez de Cossio, Cuba's deputy foreign minister, made the remarks in an interview on Sunday as tensions rose after comments by US President Donald Trump about the island. He also rejected Trump's description of Cuba as a failed state.Fernandez de Cossio said it would be an "atrocious international crime" for the US to use military force against what he described as a peaceful neighbouring country. He also accused Washington of coercive measures that he said were designed to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 22:03 LONDON
New revelations over October 7 warnings intensify pressure on Netanyahu
Fresh revelations about warnings allegedly received before Hamas's 7 October attack have intensified political pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Reports published over the weekend said additional foreign and intelligence alerts reached him before the assault, adding to an already volatile debate over responsibility for the security failures that preceded the war. The disclosures have landed during Israel's election campaign and shortly after Netanyahu used a speech at the United Nations to defend his record.According to the reports, the New York Times confirmed an earlier account that United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed secretly warned Netanyahu about the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 17:04 LONDON
Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules as all cantons back the no vote
Swiss voters have decisively rejected a proposal to tighten the country's neutrality rules, with final results showing about 70% voting against the measure. All cantons rejected the motion, confirming the scale of the defeat for supporters of the initiative. The proposal would have written a stricter version of neutrality into the constitution and limited Switzerland's room to cooperate with NATO and impose sanctions on warring states.The final tally was released by the Federal Statistical Office and confirmed the earlier projection that the initiative would fail by a wide margin. The motion had been promoted by the Swiss People's Party, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 16:33 LONDON
Venezuela frees 39 political prisoners after second round of post-Maduro talks
Venezuela has released 39 political dissidents following a second round of negotiations between the interim government and the opposition. The releases took place between Friday and Saturday and were reported from several prisons across the country. The development comes amid a broader post-Maduro transition and continued pressure over remaining detentions.Human rights group Justicia, Encuentro y Perdon said the freed detainees included eight women accused of "narco-terrorism" in 2021 and six people accused of working with the United States in a 2020 attempt to overthrow former President Nicolas Maduro. The group said it would remain vigilant and continue to demand full... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 03:00 LONDON
Cuba condemns US oil blockade at UN as Trump predicts a deal
Cuba's foreign minister has condemned the United States' oil blockade against the island during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Bruno Rodriguez described the measure as an act of collective punishment and said it was intended to trigger a humanitarian crisis. His remarks came as tensions between Washington and Havana remained high, with Donald Trump saying he expects the two countries to reach an agreement.Rodriguez told delegates that Cuba remained open to talks with the US, but only on the basis of sovereign equality and without preconditions. He said Havana had always been prepared for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 19:02 LONDON
Russian Aeroflot plane remains stranded at Geneva airport after sanctions ban flights
A Russian passenger plane has remained parked at Geneva airport since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine, after sanctions prevented it from leaving Switzerland. The Aeroflot Airbus A321, registered VP-BOE and named after Russian soprano Galina Vishnevskaya, landed in Geneva on 27 February 2022. It has stayed there ever since, becoming one of the more visible examples of how aviation sanctions have affected Russian carriers.The aircraft was due to return to Russia, but the following day Switzerland joined European countries in banning Russian aircraft from landing or taking off from its airports. That decision left the plane stranded... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 15:32 LONDON
At least 12 killed in suicide bombing at police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan
At least 12 people were killed and 30 wounded in a suicide bombing at a roadside police checkpoint in Pakistan's northwestern Dera Ismail Khan district, according to police. The blast hit near Aman Mela in the Darazinda area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday. Police said most of those killed and injured were security personnel, with passersby also among the casualties.Local police chief Safdar Baloch said the injured included police officers, customs personnel and two civilians. Rescue 1122 said teams from the Darazinda station reached the scene and began relief work, including medical assistance and transfers to hospital. No group... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 14:59 LONDON
Iran says it no longer trusts talks with Washington amid war and sanctions dispute
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran no longer trusts negotiations with the United States, as Iran waits for a response to a new proposal aimed at ending the war and easing pressure on its economy. In remarks aired on Saturday, he said Iran does not know on what basis an understanding can be reached with Washington after previous rounds of talks were followed by attacks and sanctions. He also said Qatar and Pakistan are relaying Iran's messages to the United States.Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi were in the United States this week for the United Nations gathering of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 12:30 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
Iraq says oil revenue losses and trade disruption deepen economic strain after Iran war spillover
Iraq says the war involving Iran has triggered a sharp economic shock, cutting oil revenues and disrupting trade routes that pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The government says the impact has been felt in exports, imports and transport costs, adding pressure to an economy that depends heavily on oil income. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has described the country as facing extraordinary economic challenges.According to the supplied report, Iraq says it has lost about $60bn in oil revenues since the conflict began. Officials say that, for a period, the country was unable to export about 90% of its oil through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 09:59 LONDON
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan
The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 LONDON
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
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
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 Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
The 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
