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
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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
Noontime News Recap: Middle East violence widens as Ethiopia, Korea and Europe face fresh security shocks
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City killed Izz al-Din al-Beik, described by Palestinian sources and Israeli officials as the head of Hamas's armed wing in northern Gaza, in a major escalation in the war. đź”—Violence also spread in the occupied West Bank, where Israeli settlers torched two homes in Jalud, south of Nablus, according to local sources. đź”—In a separate regional development, the United Arab Emirates confirmed that President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, underlining continued high level contact even as tensions remain high across the region. đź”—Elsewhere in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Sep 2026 12:23 LONDON
Iran warns regional oil exports are at risk as IRGC says it is developing new weapons
Iran has warned that any attempt to obstruct its energy exports could have consequences for the wider region, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it is developing and mass-producing new weapons. The remarks came on Tuesday in separate public statements by senior political and military figures, adding to already elevated tensions between Tehran and Washington. The comments were framed as deterrence messaging rather than a report of a new military strike.Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in an online parliamentary session that if Iran cannot sell its oil, no one in the region will be able to sell oil.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 12:02 LONDON
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Russia strikes Kyiv targets and Black Sea vessels overnight as pressure campaign widens
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia launched a wave of overnight strikes across Ukraine, hitting targets in Kyiv and two foreign-flagged vessels in the Black Sea region near Odesa. He said the attacks also damaged energy facilities, substations, civilian businesses and residential buildings. The capital and 10 other regions came under attack overnight, according to the supplied material.Russia's defence ministry said it struck two military cargo vessels in the Black Sea and two data centres in Kyiv overnight. The reported maritime strikes add a new dimension to the latest wave of attacks, which had already included damage in the capital... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 11:59 LONDON
Ethiopia says allied forces have captured strategic town of Alamata as fighting spreads in the north
Government forces and allied fighters in Ethiopia say they have taken control of the strategic town of Alamata in the conflict-hit northern region of Tigray after days of fighting. The claim comes as renewed hostilities continue across multiple fronts in northern Ethiopia, including Tigray, Afar and Amhara. The town lies about 120 km south of Mekelle, the regional capital, and its reported capture could affect the next phase of the fighting.The Tigray Peace Force, an armed group of Tigrayan fighters aligned with the federal government, said in a statement on Facebook that it had captured Alamata together with the national... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 09:59 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
Malaysia begins repatriating Myanmar asylum seekers under controversial deal
Malaysia has begun repatriating around 5,000 asylum seekers from Myanmar in a move that has drawn criticism from human rights groups and renewed scrutiny of the country's approach to refugees. The first departures are scheduled to leave later today on three Myanmar navy ships, carrying 1,476 returnees. The operation marks a significant shift in Malaysia's handling of a long-running refugee issue that has been politically sensitive for years.The repatriation is taking place under an agreement reached with Myanmar's military ruler, Min Aung Hlaing, according to the supplied material. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said the returnees will include Rohingya,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 09:33 LONDON
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Iran expects US response on Tuesday as Hormuz talks continue
Iran's foreign minister says Tehran expects a formal response from the United States on Tuesday to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Abbas Araghchi said Qatari intermediaries had presented ideas and would take the matter back to the American side before relaying Washington's final answer. He said the focus was now solely on the strait, and that reopening it depended on conditions Iran had already communicated.According to the supplied report, Iran is seeking guarantees that include a regional ceasefire, the lifting of sanctions on its oil sector, the unfreezing of Iranian assets abroad and an end to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Nikkei Extends Gains, Gold and Energy Retreat
Executive summary: Tokyo finished higher, led by the Nikkei 225 and its ETF proxy, while Hong Kong, Australia and South Korea ended lower. The broad tone across Asia-Pacific was cautious, with sharp declines in gold, silver, palladium and natural gas reinforcing a risk-off, de-inflationary commodity backdrop. The yen and yuan were little changed against the dollar, while WTI crude eased and Ether edged higher. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
US and Saudi officials hold talks on Yemen and Hormuz shipping security
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud have held talks in Washington on regional security, with Yemen and maritime safety in the Strait of Hormuz among the main topics. The meeting also covered freedom of passage through the Bab al-Mandeb strait off Yemen, according to the supplied reporting. It comes as tensions remain high across several regional flashpoints linked to the wider conflict involving Iran and its allies.Rubio said in a post on X that he and Prince Faisal discussed bilateral cooperation on regional security and stability, including Iran, Gaza, Sudan... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 06:32 LONDON
Trump denies Axios report on Iran sanctions relief and frozen funds amid New York diplomacy
President Donald Trump has denied a report that he offered Iran sanctions relief and access to frozen funds, saying the claim was false and that he had offered Tehran nothing. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he described the report as a hoax and urged it to be withdrawn. The denial comes as US and Iranian contacts continue around the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.The report had said Trump was willing to consider sanctions relief and the release of frozen Iranian funds in return for concrete steps on Iran's nuclear programme. It cited... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 02:29 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Extends Gains, While Precious Metals and Hong Kong Stocks Slide
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading opened with a mixed tone, led by a firmer Nikkei 225 and a stronger Nikkei 225 ETF, while Hong Kong and Australian equities were softer. The sharpest moves in the supplied data were in precious metals, where gold and silver fell hard, alongside a rise in WTI crude and a steady yen. The pattern points to a market still balancing higher energy prices, firmer rate expectations, and selective equity strength in Japan. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
Nepal storms leave 19 dead as landslides, floods and avalanche search continue
Storms have triggered fresh landslides, flooding and an avalanche in Nepal, leaving at least 19 people dead and 10 workers missing, according to the latest confirmed figures. The worst-hit areas include Baglung district, where a landslide destroyed a house while people were asleep, and the Himlung Himal base camp, where an avalanche inundated the site. The disaster is unfolding alongside severe weather in neighbouring India, where heavy rain has also caused deaths and damage.In Nepal, three children and a woman were among those killed in Baglung district, while four bodies were recovered at the Himlung Himal base camp after the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 23:59 LONDON
EU adopts EUR 60 million EPF assistance for Cabo Verde defence forces
The Council adopted a second assistance measure worth EUR 60 million under the European Peace Facility to support the Armed Forces of Cabo Verde. The decision is part of the EU-Cabo Verde Special Partnership and falls under its stability and security pillar. According to the text, the measure is designed to strengthen the defence capacities of the Armed Forces of Cabo Verde so they can help safeguard the country's sovereignty at sea and improve regional maritime security. The source says the support is tailored to Cabo Verdean needs. The action also provides additional European Peace Facility support to strengthen the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 22:30 LONDON
North Korea opens first road bridge to Russia as China link nears completion
North Korea has opened its first road bridge to Russia, with trucks already using the crossing to move cargo between the two countries. The bridge spans the Tumen River and is about 1 kilometre long, according to the supplied report. A second bridge linking North Korea and China is also nearing completion, adding to a small but strategically significant expansion of cross-border infrastructure.The Russia bridge was opened on 7 September, and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin described it as a "powerful impetus" for trade, economic, scientific, technological and cultural cooperation. He also called the relationship between Moscow and Pyongyang "unprecedented".... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 20:33 LONDON
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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
France declares Gironde megafire extinguished after 69 days
France has declared the massive wildfire in Gironde extinguished after burning for 69 days in the southwest of the country. The fire began in July near the village of Saumos and spread across a wide area of forest land before being brought under control on 1 August. Authorities said the blaze is now out after continuing to smoulder underground for weeks.State services said the Saumos forest fire burned 42,000 hectares this summer, including 37,296 hectares that were destroyed. They also said no deaths were reported. The fire forced the evacuation of around 224,000 people and sent a thick plume of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 20:00 LONDON
Somali army clashes with local forces in Baidoa as civilians are stranded
Intense fighting has broken out in the Somali city of Baidoa between government forces and fighters loyal to the ousted regional president. The clashes were reported on Monday in South West State, with fighter jets and drones also seen during the violence. Civilians were left stranded as they tried to flee or reach hospitals, according to accounts from the city.A senior army commander said the national army confronted the fighters, inflicted heavy casualties and drove them out of the city. He said the local fighters had vehicles loaded with explosives and explosive drones. The commander's account was given as the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 19:35 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
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Europe closes lower as gold and silver slide, Brent eases below $101 and dollar firms
Executive summary: European equities ended the session modestly lower, while a sharp selloff in precious metals and a softer tone in Brent crude shaped the broader cross-asset picture. The FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all finished in the red, with gold and silver posting the day’s biggest moves. Natural gas was the standout gain, and the dollar strengthened against both the euro and sterling. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
Ben-Gvir joins hundreds of Israelis at Al-Aqsa compound as holiday restrictions tighten
Hundreds of Israelis entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Monday under police protection, with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir among those taking part. The incursion took place on the third day of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, a period that has repeatedly seen heightened restrictions and tensions around the site. Streets and intersections around the Old City were closed as the visit unfolded, according to the Jerusalem governorate.The governorate said about 900 people entered the compound in the morning, and reported that some danced in circles and sang inside the courtyards. Ben-Gvir said: "We are the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 15:33 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
Europe opens lower as oil, gold and sterling swing sharply, Brent drops 4.1% and FTSE slips
Executive summary: European equities opened softer, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all in the red as a sharp drop in Brent crude, a slide in gold and weakness in sterling shaped the early tone. The move comes alongside firmer natural gas, a stronger dollar against the euro and pound, and a mixed risk backdrop that also saw global autos outperform. The opening pattern suggests investors are balancing lower energy prices against broader caution around rates, geopolitics and commodity volatility. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Higher as Nikkei Surges, Gold Slumps and Oil Firms
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended with a clear risk-on split, Japanese and Korean equities rallied sharply while Hong Kong and Australian shares slipped. The Nikkei 225 jumped +2.7%, the Kospi rose +2.9%, and the Nikkei 225 ETF tracked the move higher. In commodities, gold and silver sold off hard, while WTI crude extended gains. FX moves were modest, with USD/JPY little changed and USD/CNY edging higher. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Firm as Nikkei Surges, Kospi Jumps and Gold Slips in Asia-Pacific Risk Rotation
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a clear risk-on tone, led by a sharp rally in Japanese and South Korean equities. The Nikkei 225 rose 3.474% and the Kospi jumped 5.443%, while the ASX 200 and Hang Seng traded lower. Commodities were mixed, with natural gas surging and gold, silver, platinum and palladium all weaker. The yen and yuan were slightly softer against the dollar, reinforcing a backdrop of firmer equities and softer defensive assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
Yemen front line intensifies as drone heard before strikes near Taiz
BBC reporting from south-western Yemen describes renewed fighting on the front line near Taiz, where Saudi-backed pro-government forces are trying to push back Houthi fighters. The crew travelled with government forces through checkpoints to the point where Houthi control ends and no man's land begins. From that position, a drone was heard overhead before loud strikes were heard minutes later after the crew had moved away.The report says Houthi fighters swept down the Red Sea coast earlier this month and took control of a key shipping chokepoint, adding to the pressure on the front line. A soldier accompanying the crew... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 22:29 LONDON
US says it offered Iran uranium for civilian nuclear programme, but Tehran refused
The United States offered to sell Iran uranium for use in a civilian nuclear programme during earlier negotiations aimed at ending the war on Iran, but Tehran refused, according to the US ambassador to the United Nations. Mike Waltz said the proposal was discussed as part of efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining highly enriched uranium while still allowing a peaceful nuclear programme under international rules. He said the arrangement would have been similar to the model used by the United Arab Emirates.Waltz made the remarks on Sunday, saying US negotiators had even offered to supply uranium directly. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 19:00 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Deadly violence and regional tensions dominate as floods hit US and Thailand
South Africa was hit by a wave of violence, with police saying at least 27 people were killed in separate mass shootings in Cape Town and Johannesburg, in one of the country’s deadliest recent outbreaks of gun crime. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran is looking to the Caspian Sea as a possible alternative route for oil exports and imports while the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, underlining the pressure on its southern shipping lanes. 🔗 Yemen also saw fresh bloodshed, with an airstrike killing at least seven people and wounding dozens near the Mawiya junction as fighting intensified around... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Sep 2026 18:21 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
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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
Noontime News Recap: Iran seeks Caspian route as security tensions rise in Britain, Israel, Germany and Yemen
Iran is looking to the Caspian Sea as a possible alternative route for oil exports and imports as the United States naval blockade of its southern ports continues, with Tehran also waiting for an official American response after Donald Trump rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. đź”— đź”—In Britain, police declared a major incident near RAF Fairford in southwest England after evacuating homes and arresting several men on suspicion of explosives, as officers dealt with the security alert around the base. đź”—In the occupied West Bank, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on the military to go... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Sep 2026 12:22 LONDON
Germany debates blocking AfD from sensitive intelligence after Saxony-Anhalt election win
Germany is facing a new political-security dispute after the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, won a regional election in Saxony-Anhalt and is trying to form a coalition government. The prospect of the party entering office has raised questions over whether it could gain access to classified intelligence gathered by German agencies. The debate has also drawn in allies, after reports that French domestic intelligence signalled it may withhold sensitive information if the AfD governs in the eastern state.The concern centres on Saxony-Anhalt, one of Germany's 16 states, which has broad powers under the country's federal system. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 09:29 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Middle East tensions ripple through markets and diplomacy as floods and strikes hit several regions
Iran says it will wait for an official US response after President Donald Trump rejected its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commerce, a sign the standoff over regional shipping and security remains unresolved. đź”— Saudi Arabia warned that escalating threats across the Middle East are affecting international peace, energy security and global stability, underlining how quickly the crisis is spreading beyond the immediate conflict zone. đź”—In Iraq, officials are in direct talks with Washington after four airports suspended flights to and from Iran, deepening a regional aviation dispute triggered by new restrictions. đź”— In Ireland, a report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Sep 2026 08:37 LONDON
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Iraq seeks US exemption as Iranian flight suspensions spread
Iraq is in direct talks with Washington after four of its airports suspended flights to and from Iran, deepening a regional aviation dispute triggered by new United States sanctions on Iranian airlines. The airports affected are Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil and Sulaimaniyah, according to the supplied report. Iraqi officials are now seeking an exemption that would allow some services to resume.The prime minister's office said on Saturday that any US exemption for Baghdad would be used to restore flights on humanitarian grounds, including medical treatment, education, religious visits and civilian interests. The office said the government was working to de-escalate regional... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 18:59 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
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
Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi drones and missiles aimed at Riyadh and Khamis Mushait
Saudi Arabia's coalition said on Saturday that it intercepted two drones launched towards the Riyadh area and two ballistic missiles targeting Khamis Mushait in southwestern Saudi Arabia. The announcement came as the coalition said it was monitoring and tracking missile and drone threats directed at the kingdom. The incident adds to a series of cross-border attacks linked to the Yemen conflict.Coalition spokesman Turki Al-Maliki said air defences shot down the drones and missiles before they reached their targets. The supporting material does not say whether any damage or casualties were caused. It also does not give details on the launch... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
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Yemen leader calls for mobilisation and offers amnesty to Houthi defectors as fighting shifts toward Bab al-Mandeb
Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council chair Rashad al-Alimi has called on people to mobilise and join the government-aligned armed forces as the conflict shifts toward the western Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Mandeb strait. In a recorded speech on Friday, he also pledged amnesty for any Houthi fighter who defects to government forces. The appeal came after government losses on the western Red Sea coast and as the Houthis pressed advances toward the strategic waterway.Al-Alimi said Yemenis should rally around the armed and security forces and enlist through official channels. He said the amnesty would take effect immediately for those... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 04:59 LONDON
Pakistan warns Houthi attack on Mecca or Medina would cross red line as Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani chiefs meet
Pakistan's prime minister has said any Houthi threat to Mecca or Medina would cross a red line, as military chiefs from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye met in Riyadh to discuss closer defence coordination. Shehbaz Sharif made the remarks in an address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. He said an attack on the Muslim holy cities would be a line that "must never be crossed".Sharif described the attacks as "deplorable" and said the group's alleged targeting of Mecca had "outraged Muslims across the globe". The Houthis, who... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 22:29 LONDON
US Army reviews support units for possible Cuba-related operation, report says
The United States Army is reportedly making preparatory checks for a possible operation involving Cuba, according to a report that cites an internal Army message and US officials familiar with the planning. The document reviewed by the report asks whether the Army Reserve could provide support units within a 90- to 120-day window. No deployment order has been issued, and the message does not explicitly name Cuba.The request reportedly covers six types of units that could be placed under the authority of US Southern Command. Those include logistics, transport, maintenance, fuel and supply units, as well as an engineer battalion,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 21:00 LONDON
Trump and Xi end Washington summit with limited progress and tariff truce extension
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have ended a Washington summit with no major breakthroughs, but with an agreement to extend a tariff truce for two months. The talks concluded after a three-day state visit marked by formal ceremonies, a state banquet and a final stop at the National Archives. The visit also included tea at the White House and a series of public appearances designed to project momentum in the relationship.The clearest confirmed outcome was the tariff pause, which both sides said would continue for two more months. Trump and Xi also said they would meet again... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 20:29 LONDON
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Ukraine says Russia widened attacks to hit data centres and internet providers
Ukraine says Russian strikes have widened to include data centres and internet providers, after a drone hit a business centre in Kyiv and damaged a data centre. Ukrainian officials said four people were killed in the attack, while a separate strike killed a 14-year-old boy. The latest damage has also affected internet access and public information systems in parts of the country.President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia was expanding what he described as an escalation campaign against ordinary life, including American and other businesses, data centres and internet providers. He said the aim was to cause maximum disruption for civilians, affecting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 20:00 LONDON
Trump says talks with Xi were very productive as AI and tech transfer talks continue
US President Donald Trump has said his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping were "very productive" as Washington and Beijing continue discussions on artificial intelligence and technology transfer licensing. The comments came after Xi's state visit to Washington, which included a state dinner on Thursday night. Trump said on social media that "tremendous things will be happening," but did not provide details of any agreement.The latest remarks add to a series of high-level exchanges between the two governments this week. Trump said the meeting was productive for both countries and highlighted AI as a central issue, while US Trade Representative... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 16:59 LONDON
Israel envoy taunts Iranian diplomat at UN General Assembly amid Netanyahu speech
A separate confrontation unfolded inside the United Nations General Assembly hall in New York when Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, approached an Iranian diplomat and offered him a Starlink box. The exchange was filmed and later posted online by Danon, turning a brief face-to-face encounter into a public political provocation. The Iranian diplomat did not respond and kept his face turned away during the approach.The incident took place after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had already addressed the assembly, and the video appears to have been recorded while another speaker was at the podium. Danon also told the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 13:01 LONDON
Taiwan rebukes Xi after Trump meeting over Taiwan remarks
Taiwan has sharply rebuked Chinese President Xi Jinping after his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington, saying Beijing was distorting the facts about the island. In a statement on Friday, Taipei said China was the party disturbing peace and stability in the region. The response came one day after Xi and Trump held a bilateral meeting at the White House.Taiwan's government said Xi's comments reflected China's consistent approach to presenting its position unilaterally. It reiterated that Taiwan's sovereignty and future belong only to its people. Taipei also said it continues to rely on the United States and other... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 10:59 LONDON
Pakistan-Afghanistan border fighting escalates as cross-border fire continues
Pakistani security sources said several Afghan Taliban members were killed in an intermittent exchange of fire in the Gulistan area on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Friday, as fighting continued after a fresh round of air and drone strikes. The latest violence follows Pakistani attacks on sites in Afghanistan that Islamabad said were linked to drone infrastructure and militant hideouts. There has been no official confirmation from either government on the reported deaths in Gulistan.The Afghan government said on Thursday that it would deliver an appropriate response to the Pakistani strikes, which it said hit 10 locations in Afghanistan, including Kandahar,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 05:59 LONDON
Nepal PM tells UN catastrophic floods were a warning to the world
Nepal's prime minister has told the United Nations that last month's catastrophic floods were a warning to the world about the growing climate risks facing the Himalayas. Balendra Shah said the disaster showed how warming is destabilising fragile mountain ecosystems and creating hazards that Nepal cannot confront alone. He addressed the General Assembly during its high-level week in New York, where the scale of the disaster and the country's appeal for support were central to his remarks.Shah said the flooding was triggered by a high-altitude glacial mountain collapse along the Nepal-China border. He described the event as a tsunami-like flood... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 03:00 LONDON
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Costa Rica fires foreign minister after unapproved Trump-backed security summit meeting
Costa Rica has dismissed Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar after he attended a regional security summit in New York without informing President Laura Fernandez. The meeting was linked to the Trump-backed Shield of the Americas coalition and took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The government said the omission prevented Fernandez from attending and caused serious harm to Costa Rica's interests.Fernandez said she should have represented the country at the gathering, which focused on drug trafficking and organised crime across the region. According to the government, Tovar attended without prior notice or approval. The summit brought together... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 01:03 LONDON
Croatian court approves extradition in Nord Stream bombing case
A Croatian court has approved the extradition of a Ukrainian man wanted by Germany in connection with the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. The ruling concerns a suspect identified by German prosecutors as Vladimir Z., but the decision is not yet final. His lawyer said the case will be appealed, leaving the timing of any transfer uncertain.The man was arrested in the northern Croatian town of Pula in August on a European warrant, while he was reportedly working on a film dramatization of the attack. According to the account provided by his lawyer, the court approved extradition on September 18.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 23:02 LONDON
France to send troops and air defences to Saudi Red Sea port of Yanbu
France will send troops, radar systems and air defence equipment to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Red Sea port city of Yanbu, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. He said the deployment is intended to safeguard the site, which he described as key for energy transport, rather than draw France into any conflict. The announcement came during a primetime television interview in which Macron also addressed wider security concerns facing Europe and the Middle East.Macron said the French deployment would include soldiers, radar systems and defence systems. He linked the move to recent pressure on energy routes, saying crude... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 22:32 LONDON
Netanyahu speech at UN prompts walkout as Gaza and Iran dispute deepens
Dozens of delegates walked out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, turning the session into a sharp diplomatic confrontation. Netanyahu defended Israel's military campaigns in Gaza, Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East and rejected accusations that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. He told the chamber that Israel would continue fighting and urged remaining critics to leave the hall.The speech came hours after Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas delivered a recorded address by video link after being denied a US entry visa. Abbas accused Israel of illegal settlement expansion in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 22:29 LONDON
Ethiopia conflict escalates as Tigrayan forces say they are in full-blown war
Tigrayan forces say they are in a "full-blown war" with Ethiopia's army as fighting spreads across three regions in the north of the country. The latest clashes involve Tigray, Amhara and Afar, according to the supplied material, marking the most serious escalation since the 2022 peace deal. The Tigray People's Liberation Front has also joined with former rivals to form a new opposition alliance, raising the stakes of the confrontation.The fighters say their aim is to overthrow the government in Addis Ababa, while both the federal authorities and the TPLF accuse each other of breaching the terms of the 2022... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 20:59 LONDON
Rubio warns Iraq risks fragmentation unless armed groups come under state control after UNGA meeting
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Iraq could face fragmentation unless armed factions are brought under state control. He made the remarks in New York on Wednesday after meeting Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Rubio said Washington had no doubt about al-Zaidi's commitment to disarming armed groups, but described the task as a major and difficult challenge.Rubio said at least three armed groups had disarmed and joined the national government, while at least one remained far less cooperative. He argued that bringing all weapons under state control would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 15:36 LONDON
Hundreds of trucks face severe delays at Turkey-Iran border crossing
Hundreds of trucks are waiting at the Gurbulak border crossing in Turkey's eastern Agri province, where drivers say long delays are slowing traffic into Iran. The queue has left truckers standing beside their vehicles as they wait for permission to cross. According to drivers at the scene, the disruption has sharply reduced the number of journeys they can complete.One driver said a route that once took 24 hours now takes a week, while another said he now makes only one journey every 40 days or two months. Drivers also said rising fuel costs have further reduced their profits, adding to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 12:34 LONDON
Israeli soldier seriously wounded in West Bank checkpoint incident as Netanyahu visits family
The son of Israel's ambassador to the United States was seriously wounded in a vehicle-ramming incident near a checkpoint by Beit Horon in the occupied West Bank, according to Israeli and Palestinian officials. The wounded man, identified as Neria Leiter, was described by his father as fighting for his life after the attack on Wednesday. Israeli forces shot and killed the suspected driver as he tried to flee, and more troops were deployed in the area soon after.The Palestinian Health Ministry identified the dead man as Mahmoud Suleiman. Israeli forces said the vehicle moved toward a checkpoint in the afternoon... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 12:29 LONDON
Iran warns conflict could spread to the Indian Ocean if the United States strikes again
Iran has warned that the war could extend to the Indian Ocean if the United States carries out new bombings against the country. The warning came on Thursday from Mojtaba Khamenei, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader, and marks a sharper public reference to a wider theatre of conflict. It also points to growing concern around strategic maritime routes and military sites beyond the immediate Middle East.The statement was linked to the wider confrontation between Tehran and Washington, which has remained tense as negotiations have stalled. According to the supplied material, talks between the two countries have been paralysed since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 12:02 LONDON
Pacific defence ministers slow expansion of regional response force in Fiji
Pacific defence ministers have signalled they will not rush to expand the Pacific Response Group, following talks in Fiji. The meeting brought together ministers from Australia, Chile, Fiji, France, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Tonga under the South Pacific Defence Ministers' Meeting. The group was formed in 2024 to improve coordination for natural disaster response across the region.Australia's defence chief said any change to the force must have "absolute consensus" among Pacific countries. Ministers had previously agreed to consider giving the group a broader role, including possible stabilisation operations for Pacific nations that request military help to deal with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 11:30 LONDON
Yemen government forces claim to repel Houthi attacks in Taiz as fighting continues
Yemen's government-aligned forces say they have repelled coordinated Houthi attacks on several fronts in the southwestern governorate of Taiz. The fighting was reported on Thursday and follows renewed clashes in an area that has become increasingly important for control of roads and high ground. According to the reported account, the battles are continuing in the country's southwest, where both sides are competing for strategic positions.Colonel Majid al-Nuzaili, spokesman for the Saudi Arabia-backed government forces, said the Houthis launched the attacks on Wednesday night in an attempt to reach positions on a key road linking the Aden, Lahj and Taiz governorates.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 11:05 LONDON
Argentina escalates Falklands claim at UN as Milei threatens legal and economic action
Argentina's President Javier Milei has intensified his country's sovereignty dispute with the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands during a speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He described the claim as a "national cause" and said Argentina would "take matters into our own hands" through legal and economic action. The islands are known in Argentina as the Malvinas, and Milei made the issue a central part of his address on Wednesday.Milei said the United Nations had chosen "to look the other way" on the dispute, and he framed Argentina's response as a "peaceful, practical and effective... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 08:05 LONDON
Die Linke's Elif Eralp on verge of becoming Berlin mayor after city-state election win
Die Linke candidate Elif Eralp is on the verge of becoming Berlin's next mayor after her party came first in the city-state election last weekend. The result puts the far-left party in position to lead coalition talks in the German capital for the first time, marking a potential shift in the city's political balance. If confirmed, Eralp would become Berlin's first leader of Turkish origin.According to the supplied report, Die Linke won more than a quarter of the vote, with about 26% in the election. That put it ahead of the Social Democrats, the Greens and the Christian Democratic Union,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 05:32 LONDON
Turkey agrees to gradual handover of Bashiqa base to Iraq amid wider security deal
Turkey and Iraq have agreed to a gradual transfer of the Bashiqa military base to Baghdad, according to a statement from the Iraqi prime minister's office. The announcement followed a meeting in New York between Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The two sides also said they would deepen security cooperation and expand bilateral trade and investment.The statement said the agreement also covered steps to fully establish state authority in Sinjar and end the presence of foreign armed elements there. It referred to the Kurdistan Workers'... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 03:34 LONDON
Tunisia activist hospitalised after 39-day hunger strike over detention
A Gaza solidarity activist detained in Tunisia has been admitted to hospital in critical condition after 39 days on hunger strike, according to a rights group linked to the flotilla campaign. Wael Naouar is protesting his pre-trial detention and the financial misconduct charges brought against him and three other activists. The case has drawn fresh attention after a judge rejected an appeal against extending the group's detention.Bassem Trifi, head of the Tunisian League for the Defence of Human Rights, said Naouar was in a very critical health condition and on the verge of death. The flotilla group said Tunisian authorities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 23:05 LONDON
Iran and US trade threats at the UN as backchannel talks continue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to reject US pressure and accuse Washington and Israel of attacking Iranian civilians and infrastructure. He said Iran would not accept being bullied, but he also left open the possibility of negotiations, saying Tehran was ready for dialogue and diplomacy without accepting the language of force. The speech came as the war between Iran and the United States and Israel entered a new diplomatic phase on the sidelines of the UN meeting in New York.Pezeshkian's remarks followed a threat from US President Donald Trump, who had told... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 19:59 LONDON
Syria's al-Sharaa warns Israeli attacks endanger post-war recovery amid UN speech
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to warn that Israeli military activity is undermining Syria's fragile post-war recovery. He called for Israel to withdraw from internationally recognised Syrian territory and said the occupied Golan Heights would remain Syrian territory. The remarks came as Damascus seeks to present itself as moving from conflict toward reconstruction.Al-Sharaa said there had been 500 air strikes, more than 1,200 incursions and 300 detentions in Syria by Israel, and accused it of trying to impose a fait accompli. He said the attacks were damaging peace and security and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 18:32 LONDON
US and Iran hold productive shuttle talks at UN as diplomatic opening emerges
US and Iranian officials have held mediated shuttle talks in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, marking the first such contacts between the two sides in months. The discussions were described by President Donald Trump as productive, with both sides signalling that there may be room for further engagement. The talks took place in the same diplomatic setting where tensions over the war in the Middle East, sanctions and regional security have dominated the agenda.According to officials and public remarks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner communicated through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 16:02 LONDON
Qatar emir urges Gulf diplomacy and collective security at UN amid Iran war
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has used his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York to press for a diplomatic response to the regional crisis linked to the Iran war. The Qatari emir said the Gulf was going through one of the most dangerous phases in its recent history and warned that vital facilities could be attacked and important waterways closed if tensions continue to escalate. He said the crisis could still be resolved through diplomacy and that Qatar was doing everything in its power to help address it.The emir called for a regional system of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 14:01 LONDON
Belgium and Rwanda restore diplomatic ties after Qatar-hosted talks
Belgium and Rwanda have restored diplomatic relations after an 18-month rupture, in a development that Qatar says was helped by talks it hosted in Doha. The two countries said in a joint statement on Tuesday that they were resuming ties after expelling each other's diplomats over the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The move marks a notable thaw in a dispute that had widened beyond the Great Lakes region and into Europe.Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said the first talks between the two sides took place in June 2025 in Doha and helped create the conditions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
ErdoÄźan calls for UN Security Council veto power to be abolished at General Assembly
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄźan has called for the United Nations Security Council's veto power to be abolished, using the opening days of the UN General Assembly in New York to press for a major overhaul of the world body. In a published opinion piece, he argued that the current structure of the Council no longer fits today's crises and should be replaced with a system without permanent seats. Under his proposal, members would be elected by the General Assembly for fixed terms.ErdoÄźan said reform should begin with ending the veto privilege held by the five permanent members of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 10:00 LONDON
Morocco votes in parliamentary elections amid cost-of-living and unemployment concerns
Moroccans are voting in parliamentary elections on Wednesday, with polling stations opening across the country as parties compete for control of the House of Representatives. The election is taking place against a backdrop of concern over prices, unemployment and inequality. Nearly 16 million registered voters are eligible to choose 395 members of parliament.Polling stations are scheduled to open at 8am local time and close at 7pm, with preliminary results expected later in the night. Turnout among younger voters is being closely watched, after officials said only about 4% of those registered are aged 18 to 24. The vote is also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 08:35 LONDON
US and Iran hold first talks since June ceasefire unravelled amid Trump threat
Iran's foreign minister has met US envoy Steve Witkoff at the United Nations in the first reported talks between the two sides since the June ceasefire unravelled. The discussions were arranged by Qatar, according to the supplied material, and no breakthrough has been reported. The meeting came on the same day Donald Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran if the conflict is not resolved.Witkoff said a round of discussions had been completed that he hoped would prove "constructive and promising". Iran repeated its demand for the United States to end what it called its "acts of aggression". The talks took... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
Trump pushes Shield of the Americas coalition to target 24 cartel groups at UNGA meeting
United States President Donald Trump has urged members of the Shield of the Americas coalition to step up action against drug cartels during a meeting in New York City on the sidelines of the annual United Nations General Assembly. He told leaders and foreign ministers from the anti-cartel alliance that he wanted them to join the United States in targeting 24 criminal organisations and to treat them as common threats to stability. The meeting brought together governments already aligned on anti-cartel measures, with the coalition later issuing a joint statement on its next steps.Trump said he was asking all nations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 07:00 LONDON
US F-16 crashes near Spangdahlem air base in western Germany
A US F-16 fighter jet crashed near Spangdahlem air base in western Germany on Tuesday during or after a training exercise, according to military and air traffic control statements. One pilot ejected safely and was receiving medical treatment. Emergency response personnel were at the scene as the cause of the crash remained under investigation.The US military said the aircraft was assigned to Spangdahlem air base, which is used by US forces in Germany. In a separate statement, Germany's air traffic control authority said four F-16s had been taking part in a training exercise. It said two jets were still in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 18:37 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. ​Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
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
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
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
