Fire and blast at Egypt's Damietta port LNG terminal as operations resume overnight
Egypt's oil ministry said a fire involving two vessels used for gas processing and storage at Damietta port was brought under control after an emergency response on Wednesday. The incident affected the Mediterranean port's liquefied natural gas terminal and prompted the evacuation of crew members, according to the reports provided. No injuries were reported.The ministry said the situation was handled immediately under emergency and rapid-response plans, but it did not identify the cause of the blaze. In a separate assessment, maritime security firm Ambrey said a US-owned floating storage tanker at the port had been hit by a drone. Another... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 19:59 LONDON
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Six Iranian advisers killed as US and Saudi strikes in Iraq deepen regional tensions
Six Iranian advisers were killed in a US-Saudi strike in Iraq, according to two Iraqi militia officials cited in the supplied material. The report says the advisers died in the attack, which came amid a wider flare-up involving Iran-aligned groups across several fronts. The same reporting also says at least 20 fighters were killed in joint US-Saudi strikes on Iran-aligned forces in Iraq.The material says the latest violence followed several days of relative calm before the confrontation intensified again. It links the Iraq strikes to a broader cycle of attacks and counterattacks involving Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Yemen. The report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 19:29 LONDON
Trump threatens major escalation after Iran missile attack on US forces in Jordan
US President Donald Trump has threatened a major escalation against Iran after the American military said it intercepted an attempted missile attack on US forces in the Middle East. In comments reported on Wednesday, Trump said the United States would hit Iran hard and that Tehran would receive a beating. The remarks followed a strike that was described as targeting an American military base in Jordan.US Central Command said on Tuesday night that it thwarted what it called a surprise attack by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps using multiple ballistic missiles. The command said the missiles were aimed at US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 18:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran strikes, Japan quake toll rises, and Europe faces wildfire heat
President Donald Trump has threatened a major escalation against Iran after renewed attacks on US military sites in the Middle East, as Washington said it intercepted missiles and then joined strikes with Israel on Iraq-linked groups. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it fired ballistic missiles at US installations in Jordan, while the US military also weighed restricting phone use for troops there over fears Iran could exploit social media and footage. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗The White House diplomacy around the crisis continued as Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, with tensions over Gaza, Iran and Israel’s military presence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Jul 2026 18:23 LONDON
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Europe closes higher as FTSE 100 hits record, oil and autos slide on sharp Brent reversal
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly higher, led by the FTSE 100, DAX and CAC 40, while Brent crude, natural gas and global autos sold off sharply. The session was shaped by a powerful drop in oil, a softer pound, a firmer dollar against the euro, and a mixed precious-metals backdrop with gold flat and silver weaker. The scale of the Brent move stood out as the clearest cross-asset signal, with implications for energy, transport and inflation-sensitive sectors. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
Saudi Arabia's role in Palestinian statehood debate gains renewed attention
Saudi Arabia's position in the Arab and Islamic worlds is drawing renewed attention as debate continues over the prospect of normalisation with Israel and the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state. The issue is being framed as one of the central unresolved questions in the Arab-Israeli conflict, nearly eight decades after the establishment of Israel. In the material supplied, Saudi Arabia is described as being at the forefront of efforts to establish a Palestinian state and secure what it sees as a lasting peace arrangement with Israel.The immediate development highlighted is Saudi Arabia's decision to co-sponsor the Global Alliance for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 16:35 LONDON
Netanyahu says he will travel to New York despite Mamdani arrest calls over ICC warrant
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly in September despite repeated calls from New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani for his arrest over Israel's military campaign in Gaza. Netanyahu made the remarks after meeting US President Donald Trump at the White House, saying he would go to New York as planned. He said he would "speak the truth" in front of what he described as a "hate-spewing elected official." Netanyahu dismissed Mamdani's calls and the International Criminal Court warrant against him as "fake," and described the court... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 16:02 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as AI Chips Slide, Energy Eases and Defense Leads Early Rotation
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a sharp split at 9:40 a.m. New York time, as the Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell while the Dow held a small gain. The biggest early move was a steep drop in AI and chip stocks, while defense shares, banks and some non-tech defensives outperformed. Crude oil and natural gas also fell hard, helping ease energy pressure, while gold was little changed and Bitcoin edged higher. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism amid wider platform crackdown
Russia has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism and issued an international arrest warrant, according to the latest official allegations. The Federal Security Service said the messaging platform had been used to prepare and coordinate acts of sabotage and terror inside Russia. The accusation marks a further escalation in Moscow's pressure on one of the region's most widely used communications apps.The security service alleged that Telegram had failed to remove channels, chats and bots used by Ukrainian special services, as well as by terrorist and extremist groups, to organise attacks. It said those activities included sabotage, terrorism, mass... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 13:59 LONDON
Japan rescue efforts continue after quake as aftershocks top 100 and mall search goes on
Japan's rescue operation continued on Wednesday after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the country's south-western Kyushu region and was followed by more than 100 aftershocks. At least 13 people have been reported dead, and officials said some others were in cardiopulmonary arrest, a term often used in Japan before deaths are formally confirmed. Crews were still searching collapsed buildings in Kumamoto prefecture, including a paper factory and a shopping mall, where three people remained unaccounted for.The Japan Meteorological Agency warned residents to stay alert for more strong earthquakes over the next week, particularly in the next two to three days,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 12:29 LONDON
Syria hunts suspects in March coastal attacks and dismantles Islamic State cells in Aleppo
Syrian authorities are carrying out a security operation that has two linked strands: the pursuit of suspects tied to March coastal attacks and the dismantling of Islamic State cells in Aleppo. The development points to an active internal counterterrorism effort in different parts of the country. It also suggests that the authorities are dealing with both older violence and a continuing militant threat at the same time.The confirmed details available indicate that the operation was reported on 29 July 2026. Authorities are said to be hunting down suspects connected to attacks on the coast in March, while also breaking up... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 12:00 LONDON
Indian Embassy monitors MV AMIR1 after drone and missile threats near Chornomorsk port
The Indian Embassy in Ukraine says it is closely monitoring the situation involving merchant vessel MV AMIR1, which is reported to be docked at Chornomorsk port on Ukraine's Black Sea coast. The ship is carrying 13 Indian seafarers, according to the information provided by a seafarers' union. The vessel is said to be trapped amid repeated drone and missile attacks in the surrounding area.In a statement posted on social media, the embassy said it was in constant touch with all concerned authorities and that the safety and security of the Indian crew remained its highest priority. The Forward Seamen's Union... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 11:33 LONDON
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Australia sets 2032 end date for US submarine rotations at HMAS Stirling
Australia's Defence Industries Minister Pat Conroy has said that US Virginia-class submarines rotating through HMAS Stirling in Western Australia will stop doing so in 2032. He described the arrangement as a time-limited rotation and said it would begin in 2027, giving it a five-year span. The comments add a clearer timeline to the Submarine Rotation Force West plan, which is part of the wider AUKUS defence partnership.Conroy made the remarks while in Washington for talks on the submarine programme with senior Pentagon officials. Those meetings included US Navy Secretary Hung Cao and US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, according to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 11:02 LONDON
US Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence
The US Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as the next director of national intelligence, filling one of the most sensitive intelligence posts in the federal government. Senators voted 51 to 47 on Tuesday to install him, ending a period in which the role had been held on an acting basis. Clayton replaces Bill Pulte, whose temporary appointment drew criticism because he had no national intelligence background.Clayton had been serving as US attorney for the Southern District of New York before his confirmation. He previously worked as a federal prosecutor and as a securities regulator, giving him a background in law... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 10:35 LONDON
Algeria elects first woman parliamentary speaker
Algeria's parliament has elected Khalida Boufedeche as its first-ever woman speaker, marking a notable moment in the country's political history. The vote took place on Tuesday evening in Algiers, where Boufedeche represents the capital. Her election makes her the fourth-highest-ranking official in Algeria.Boufedeche is a trained allergist and a member of the ruling National Liberation Front, or FLN. She also sits on the party's central committee and has previously served in local politics before entering parliament. The FLN won the largest share of seats in the recent parliamentary election, taking 91 of the 407 seats in the chamber.The election comes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 09:00 LONDON
Europe Opens Higher as Energy Slides, Autos Lag, and Rate-Sensitive Assets Reprice
Executive summary: European equities opened firmly higher, led by gains in the CAC 40, FTSE 100, DAX and Euro Stoxx 50, while Brent crude fell sharply and natural gas also weakened. The move points to a broad relief bid for European stocks, helped by lower energy costs, but autos underperformed and gold eased as the dollar and rate expectations stayed in focus. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close sharply mixed as Japan and Korea sell off, Hong Kong and Australia rally
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a stark split, as Japan and South Korea suffered heavy losses while Hong Kong and Australia advanced. The Nikkei 225 -7.5% and Kospi -16.7% led the regional decline, while the Hang Seng rose +3.3% and the ASX 200 gained +2.4%. The move came alongside a weaker WTI crude price, softer gold, a firmer dollar against the yen, and broad pressure on autos and risk-sensitive assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
US intercepts Iranian missiles and expands strikes in Iraq as tensions rise
US Central Command said American forces intercepted an Iranian missile barrage aimed at US personnel in the Middle East and then carried out joint strikes with Saudi Arabia against sites in eastern Iraq. The command said the operation targeted logistics and weapons facilities used by Iran-backed militias, describing the action as a response to more than 30 drone attacks directed by the Revolutionary Guard in the previous 72 hours. An American official said the missile launch and the strikes in Iraq were separate incidents, with the Iranian attack coming first.Saudi Arabia's defence ministry confirmed the strikes and said the kingdom... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 05:59 LONDON
India condemns attacks on vessels in Strait of Hormuz as casualties reported
India has expressed deep concern over renewed violence in West Asia and condemned recent attacks on maritime vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at a United Nations Security Council open debate on the Middle East, India's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, called for immediate de-escalation of tensions. He said the resumption of attacks after a brief pause was deeply concerning and urged the restoration of unimpeded navigation and trade through international waterways.Harish said India strongly condemned attacks on several vessels, including GFS Galaxy, MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, which were struck during transit through the Strait of Hormuz... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 05:29 LONDON
Turkiye and Iraq announce new energy cooperation tied to Kirkuk oilfield stake
Turkiye and Iraq have announced a new energy cooperation framework that includes a Turkish stake in the Kirkuk oilfield and a possible increase in Iraqi oil supplies to Turkiye. The announcement was made in Ankara during a joint news conference between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. It comes as the long-running Iraq-Turkiye crude oil agreement expired on 27 July.Erdogan said state-owned Turkish Petroleum will acquire a 15% stake in BP Energy Company of Kirkuk Limited under a separate share-transfer agreement. He also said al-Zaidi had offered to supply Turkiye with up to 1 million... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 03:00 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens With Sharp Risk-Off Tone as Nikkei Slides, Kospi Extends Rout and Oil Retreats
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened under heavy pressure, led by a steep drop in Japan and an even larger selloff in South Korea. The Nikkei 225 fell -5.6% to 62,734.68, while the Kospi plunged -11.4% to 6,023.66. The move came alongside a sharp drop in WTI crude, down -11.0%, and weaker natural gas, while the Australian market held up with the ASX 200 up +1.4%. The yen weakened against the dollar, gold eased, and Hang Seng futures opened firmer, underscoring a mixed but clearly risk-sensitive regional tone. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Jul 2026 01:15 LONDON
Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi oil tanker in Red Sea as UKMTO reports explosion
The Houthis say they fired ballistic missiles at a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, naming the vessel as NCC GHAZAL. The claim came more than a week after the group announced a naval blockade on Saudi vessels in the same waterway. A separate maritime security report said a tanker reported an explosion while transiting the Red Sea, with the crew said to be safe.In a post on social media, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group had carried out what he described as a military operation against the tanker for violating the maritime navigation ban. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 01:02 LONDON
Colombian man sentenced to 150 months for cocaine trafficking conspiracy
Aimer Alberto Alvaran Posada, 52, of Colombia, was sentenced today to 150 months in prison for his role in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy. The source says he was a high-level member of Clan del Golfo, which is described as a designated foreign terrorist organization. The report provides only the sentencing and the drug trafficking charge. It states that the prison term was imposed for his role in the cocaine trafficking conspiracy, but it does not give the court location, the wider case timeline, or any enforcement operation details. No victims, seizures, or additional co-conspirators are named in the text. The... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 22:33 LONDON
Trump voices frustration with Netanyahu before White House talks over Iran strategy
US President Donald Trump publicly expressed frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before the two men held talks at the White House in Washington. The immediate dispute centred on how to handle Iran, including reported concerns over the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site. Trump also met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington on the same day, as world leaders gathered for a memorial service.Trump said in a television interview that Netanyahu appeared to be trying to keep the United States involved in the war with Iran by raising the issue of the site. He said he had heard that Netanyahu... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 22:05 LONDON
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Wall Street closes mixed as Nasdaq and S&P 500 slide, Tesla and chips lead the selloff while Dow outperforms
Executive summary: U.S. stocks finished sharply mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite down -3.7% and the S&P 500 off -1.1%, while the Dow Jones rose +1.0%. The day was defined by a heavy rotation out of technology and AI-linked names, led by Tesla’s -18.9% plunge and a broad slide in chip stocks, even as banks and defense shares gained. Commodities also moved sharply, with WTI crude down -14.1%, reinforcing the sense of a fast reset in risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
Trump says a heroic young man will receive a High Civilian Honor at the White House
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "RT @realDonaldTrumpWe're going to bring this heroic young man, and his family, into the White House with, perhaps, the boy he saved, to give him a High Civilian Honor. Very brave, he deserves it!" - "We're going to bring this heroic young man, and his family, into the White House with, perhaps, the boy he saved, to give him a High Civilian Honor. Very brave, he deserves it!" Explanation: President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "RT @realDonaldTrumpWe're going... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as FTSE and DAX surge on a sharp oil slide, while Euro Stoxx 50 lags
Executive summary: European equities ended the session with a split picture, led by a strong rally in the FTSE 100 and DAX, while the Euro Stoxx 50 slipped modestly. The biggest cross-asset move was in energy, where Brent crude fell sharply, alongside weaker natural gas, a combination that helped support risk assets and pressured energy-linked pricing. FX was comparatively calm, with EUR/USD unchanged and sterling softer against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil Slides, Tech Sells Off and Defense Leads the Tape
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a sharp split at 9:40 a.m. New York time, as a steep drop in crude oil and a heavy selloff in technology and chip shares pressured the Nasdaq and S&P 500, while defense stocks and banks outperformed. The move reflects a broad rotation out of growth and energy-linked risk, with Bitcoin also softer and the dollar firmer against the yen. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
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US delegation walks out again at UN Security Council amid row with France over rights rhetoric
The United States delegation walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on Monday while France's ambassador was speaking, extending a public dispute that began over a vote on the UN human rights chief's term. The latest protest took place during an emergency council session on Russia's war in Ukraine. It followed a weekend exchange in which France criticised Washington's position on human rights voting.The immediate trigger was the US decision to join North Korea and Russia in voting against extending Volker Turk's term as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. France's UN mission compared the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 13:02 LONDON
Iran publicly executes two Isfahan protesters despite UN calls to stop
Iran has publicly executed two protesters from Isfahan, in a move that adds to mounting concern over the country's treatment of dissent. The executions were carried out on 28 July 2026, according to the supplied report, and were described as taking place despite calls from the United Nations to halt them. The case is being presented as a fresh and severe escalation in Iran's domestic crackdown.The two men were identified in the report as protesters from Isfahan, a major city in central Iran. No further details were provided in the supplied material about the charges, the court process, or the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 10:30 LONDON
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Europe opens higher as oil slump eases inflation pressure, FTSE jumps above 10,800
Executive summary: European equities opened firmer, led by a sharp rise in the FTSE 100 and gains in the DAX, while Brent crude plunged more than 14% and natural gas also fell. The move points to a softer inflation backdrop for Europe, even as the euro and sterling weakened against the dollar and the broader Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 slipped. Gold was little changed, while industrial metals and ether posted modest gains. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
Body recovered after landslide at Solomon Islands' Gold Ridge mine
A body has been recovered after a landslide at the Gold Ridge mine near Honiara in Solomon Islands, in an incident that has raised fresh concerns about whether more people may still be buried. Police identified the dead man as Ashley Olo and said his body has been handed to his family for burial. The landslide happened in one of the pits at the country's only large-scale gold mine early on Monday morning.Acting Police Commissioner James Aitorea said it was too early to know how many people might still be trapped. Local reports had initially suggested that several illegal miners... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 08:06 LONDON
Asia-Pacific markets close mixed as Tokyo slumps, oil rout eases inflation pressure and Australia outperforms
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended sharply mixed, with Tokyo and Seoul under heavy pressure while Australia and Hong Kong held up better. The biggest cross-asset move was a steep drop in WTI crude, which helped ease some inflation concerns but also signaled a fast repricing in energy markets. The Nikkei 225 and Kospi both fell more than 5%, while the ASX 200 rose 1.8% and the Hang Seng edged higher. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
Red Sea blockade worsens Asia's energy crisis as oil supplies come under pressure
Governments across Asia are scrambling to secure oil supplies after Yemen's Houthis launched a blockade of Saudi Arabian shipping through the Bab al-Mandab strait. The move has added fresh pressure to an already strained regional energy market, with the Red Sea now facing another major disruption to maritime trade. The chokepoint sits at the southern entrance to the Red Sea and is a key route for oil moving from the Gulf toward Asia.The reported blockade comes as Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia remain heavily dependent on Middle East oil, with some countries relying on the region for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 03:00 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Lower as Oil Slides, Yen Firms and Asia Tracks a Mixed Risk Tone
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a cautious tone, led by a sharp drop in energy prices and a softer read-through for commodity-linked assets. The Nikkei 225 fell -1.8%, while the ASX 200 rose +1.1% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng edged higher. WTI crude sank -5.7%, gold slipped nearly -2.0%, and the yen strengthened modestly against the dollar, shaping the early cross-asset picture. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Jul 2026 01:15 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as tech selloff deepens, oil slides and defense stocks surge
Executive summary: Wall Street ended mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite falling -2.3% as heavy selling hit mega-cap tech and AI chip names. Tesla led the decline with a sharp -16.3% drop, while Meta, Amazon, Nvidia and Microsoft also finished lower. The Dow Jones rose +0.7%, helped by strength in banks and defense stocks, while the S&P 500 slipped -0.4%. Commodities were broadly softer, with WTI crude down -5.6% and gold off -1.5%, a combination that points to easing energy pressure and a rotation away from the most crowded growth trades. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
Kim Jong Un marks Korean War armistice anniversary with daughter at Pyongyang memorials
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited war memorials in Pyongyang to mark the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War armistice, with his daughter Kim Ju Ae accompanying him publicly for the first time at these commemorations. State media said the visit took place on 26 July, and showed Kim paying tribute at cemeteries and memorial sites linked to the war. The appearance also included his wife, Ri Sol Ju, according to the images released.The official account said Kim visited the Cemetery of Martyrs of the Fatherland Liberation War and the Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery, where he laid flowers and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 18:33 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ebola toll climbs as Middle East tensions, floods and wildfires dominate global news
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo said Ebola infections have risen to 3,200 and deaths to at least 1,405, underlining the scale of the outbreak as officials continue to track the spread. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran said talks with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are bilateral and do not involve the United States, while the pause in strikes between Washington and Tehran held for a second day amid renewed diplomatic efforts. 🔗 🔗 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei also deepened pressure on any US Iran engagement by voicing stronger support for Hezbollah, and Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
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Bangladesh tribunal files fresh crimes-against-humanity charges against Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has filed formal crimes-against-humanity charges against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 40 others over a police crackdown on a rally in Dhaka in 2013. The charges were submitted on Monday to the tribunal registrar, according to the prosecution. The case centres on killings during the Shapla Chattar protest by the Islamist group Hefazat-e-Islam.Chief prosecutor Aminul Islam said the tribunal had taken into consideration charges against Hasina and the other accused over the killings at Shapla Chattar during the protest rally. The prosecution said warrants were issued for alleged fugitives, including the then military chief, politicians... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
Meloni visits Susa Valley after clashes at Turin-Lyon rail construction sites
President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni visited the Susa Valley on 27 July 2026 with Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi following Saturday's clashes at the construction sites for the Turin-Lyon high-speed rail line. The visit took place after unrest at the rail worksites, with the government referencing the site in Chiomonte. At Chiomonte, Meloni met public security officers who are involved in infrastructure surveillance and security operations. The source states that the visit covered the construction sites for the Turin-Lyon high-speed rail line and that the meeting was held at the worksite. No further details are provided on the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 17:01 LONDON
European markets close higher as oil and gas slump eases inflation pressure, FTSE and DAX lead gains
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly higher, with the FTSE 100 and DAX posting strong advances as a sharp drop in Brent crude and natural gas helped ease inflation concerns. Gold and silver slipped, while the euro and pound weakened against the dollar. The move suggests investors were leaning into a more risk-friendly backdrop, even as some commodity-linked assets and autos came under pressure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Defence, Energy and Crypto Lead, While Gold and Nasdaq Slip
Executive summary: US markets opened with a clear rotation theme, as defence stocks surged, energy and financials gained, and the Dow outperformed even as the Nasdaq and small caps lagged. The move came alongside a sharp drop in crude and natural gas, a softer gold complex, and a stronger dollar against the yen, pointing to a market that is pricing lower inflation pressure and a more selective risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Israel approves limited Gaza force deployment in Rafah test zone as Netanyahu heads to Washington
Israel's security cabinet has approved a highly constrained pilot deployment of an International Stabilization Force in a narrow area of Rafah, according to the supplied reporting. The move is described as a test zone in southern Gaza and a limited step within a broader peace framework that has stalled. The force is linked to Donald Trump's 20-point plan and is expected to operate in full coordination with the Israeli military.The reported deployment would involve about 200 personnel from countries including Morocco and Uganda, rather than the larger contingent previously discussed. Israeli media cited in the supplied material said the original... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 14:29 LONDON
Ireland and UK finance chiefs open talks after surprise cabinet change
Ireland's finance minister Simon Harris has spoken with the newly appointed UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, opening a new round of bilateral contact after a surprise change in the British cabinet. The discussion covered the Ireland-UK economic and trading relationship, EU-UK relations, Ireland's EU Presidency priorities, and ongoing engagement between the Department of Finance and His Majesty's Treasury. Harris also invited Healey to attend the informal gathering of EU finance ministers in Dublin in September.The call took place after Healey was appointed last week by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. According to the supplied material, Healey had previously... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 12:34 LONDON
NSW police push back on arming Jewish security group as royal commission hears evidence
New evidence to the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion has sharpened the debate over whether the Jewish Community Security Group should be allowed to carry guns at public events. New South Wales police deputy commissioner David Hudson told the inquiry that protection of the community is the responsibility of police, not private groups, and warned that special security privileges for one community could be seen as favouritism. His evidence came as the commission continued hearing from witnesses about how Jewish institutions and gatherings should be protected after the Bondi terror attack.Hudson said his preferred option was a user-pays... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 09:29 LONDON
Germany approves nearly €800m in arms export licences to Israel, with focus on submarine project
Germany has approved almost €800 million in arms export licences to Israel in the first five months of 2026, according to a reply from the Federal Foreign Office to a parliamentary question from the far-right Alternative for Germany party. The approvals were concentrated in April and May, and the government said more than 60% of the value was tied to a single unnamed major maritime project. The scale and timing of the licences mark a sharp rise in permissions after a slower period earlier in the year.The government confirmed that the total approved in the first five months of 2026... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 09:02 LONDON
Europe Opens Higher as FTSE and DAX Lead, Oil Slides and Ether Surges
Executive summary: European equities opened firmer, led by a strong FTSE 100 and a higher DAX, while the broader Euro Stoxx 50 was little changed. The move came alongside a sharp drop in Brent crude, softer natural gas, and a notable rally in Ether. Gold eased, the dollar was mixed, and the currency backdrop remained relatively calm, suggesting investors were rotating across assets rather than making a broad risk-off or risk-on bet. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei retreats, Kospi jumps, Ether extends crypto rally
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 and its ETF proxy lower, while South Korea’s Kospi and Australia’s ASX 200 advanced. Ether outperformed across the supplied cross-asset set, crude oil and natural gas fell, and USD/JPY pushed higher, reinforcing a market backdrop shaped by softer energy prices, a firmer dollar-yen pair, and selective risk appetite in regional equities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
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Khamenei deepens pressure on US-Iran talks with pro-Hezbollah message
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has sharpened his public support for Hezbollah, saying Tehran sees the defence of the group's fighters as a strategic mandate. In a post on X, he said there was "no path forward except jihad and resistance" and tied any agreement to end Iran's war with the United States to a complete end to what he called Israeli aggression against Lebanon. He also praised Hezbollah fighters for their patience and sacrifice and described them as an unmovable force on the front line against Israel.Khamenei's remarks were made in response to a letter of allegiance from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 05:29 LONDON
Why Mali's northern conflict has entered a dangerous new phase
A new alliance between a separatist movement and an al-Qaeda affiliate has altered the conflict in northern Mali and complicated efforts to end the war. The joint offensive launched on 25 April 2026 by the Azawad Liberation Front and Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin has stretched across Kidal, Anefis, Tilemsi, Gao and Sevare. It has also posed one of the most serious challenges to the Malian army in years, as well as to Russia's Africa Corps, which replaced the Wagner Group in Mali.Since the offensive began, the fighting has included simultaneous assaults, ambushes, drone strikes and attacks on military convoys. All... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 05:10 LONDON
Trump posts fake images suggesting tanker seizure and strike on Iran's Kharg terminal
US President Donald Trump has posted a series of AI-generated images on his Truth Social platform that appear to show a US seizure of an Iranian oil tanker and a strike on Iran's Kharg Island oil export terminal. One image shows Trump standing on a tanker with a US flag, while another depicts fighter jets bombing the Kharg facility. The posts were shared as tensions between the US and Iran remain elevated, with maritime operations and military activity continuing in the region.The Kharg terminal is a major export point for Iranian oil and is described in the supplied material as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 00:29 LONDON
Berlin Pride attack suspect shot dead after nearly 24-hour manhunt
Berlin police have shot dead the suspect wanted over the attack on a Pride event in the German capital, ending a search that lasted nearly 24 hours. Authorities said Abdul Ballout was killed during a confrontation in a suburb of Berlin on Sunday evening. The latest development closes the immediate manhunt, but investigators are still working to establish the full sequence of events.Officials said the attack in downtown Berlin left one person dead and 29 others injured. Prosecutors said Ballout had previously sought to join the militant Islamic State group, adding to the focus on whether the assault was politically... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 19:32 LONDON
Senator Whitehouse calls Netanyahu a 'walking provocation' amid criticism of US Iran policy
Democratic US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has sharply criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing him as a "walking provocation" for Americans. In comments on a current affairs programme, Whitehouse said the United States was turning into one of the world's "worst-behaved countries" in the eyes of other governments. He linked that perception to what he called a "wholesale violation" of President Donald Trump's campaign promise to avoid unnecessary wars.Whitehouse said the war involving the United States and Israel against Iran had been "managed just spectacularly incompetently and dishonestly". He argued that people who voted for Trump were now seeing a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 17:00 LONDON
Israeli air strike kills two Hamas security officials in Gaza's Deir al-Balah
An Israeli air strike has killed two Hamas security officials in the central Gaza city of Deir al-Balah, according to the group's interior ministry. Among those killed was Colonel Wael Musa al-Ladawi, who the ministry said headed Hamas's internal security service in central Gaza. The second man killed was named as Ramez Tawfiq Abu Zureiq.The strike hit the car the two men were travelling in on Sunday, the ministry said. Footage posted online showed a charred vehicle in the middle of the road, with smoke obscuring the scene. The bodies of both men were taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 15:32 LONDON
India student protest ends after education minister resigns amid Delhi unrest
India's five-week student protest in Delhi has been called off after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, ending a high-profile campaign that had become a focal point for youth anger at the government. Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party gathered at Jantar Mantar, the main protest site in the capital, to celebrate what they described as a victory for democracy. The announcement came hours after Pradhan said he had submitted his resignation to the prime minister.The resignation followed days of unrest, including a police crackdown on a march to parliament on Monday that left dozens injured. In his resignation post on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
Israel detains more than 70 suspects in West Bank after Tell clashes and Nablus hospital raid
Israeli forces said they detained more than 70 suspects in the occupied West Bank between Friday night and Saturday, following a deadly escalation centred on the village of Tell in the north of the territory. The operation came a day after clashes there left two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinians dead, according to the supplied reports. Residents also reported intensive searches in nearby areas, including an incursion into a hospital in Nablus.The Israeli military said its troops searched more than 300 locations as part of the operation and described those detained as including Hamas affiliates, weapons traffickers and people suspected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
Twenty firefighters taken to hospital after Essex industrial fire and fertiliser-store explosion
Twenty firefighters were taken to hospital after a blaze at Highlands Farm near Rettendon in Essex spread to a fertiliser store and triggered a major explosion. The fire service declared a major incident on Friday as more than 100 firefighters tackled the rapidly developing fire at the industrial site on Southend Road, between East Hanningfield and Rettendon. Three fire engines and two fire service cars were destroyed in the blaze.Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was reported at about 16:50 BST on Friday and that crews were confronted by a large and quickly developing incident. Speaking on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 15:01 LONDON
Guterres arrives in Syria for first official UN chief visit in 17 years
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has arrived in Syria for the first official visit by a serving UN chief in 17 years. He landed at Damascus international airport on Saturday morning and was met by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, according to the Syrian state news agency. The trip is being treated as a diplomatic milestone after Syria's political transition in 2024.During the visit, Guterres is due to meet President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was under UN Security Council sanctions until last year, as well as al-Shaibani, other government officials and representatives of Syrian civil society. The UN chief is also expected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 09:00 LONDON
Australian Labor conference rejects Gaza debate push and adopts platform
Australian Labor delegates have adopted the party's Israel and Palestine platform without a floor fight at the end of the party's 50th national conference in Adelaide. The move came after Labor MP Ed Husic failed to secure enough support to debate his proposed amendment on Gaza. The newly adopted platform will guide party policy for the next three years.Mr Husic's push sought to add language acknowledging a United Nations inquiry that found Israeli authorities had deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide and atrocity crimes in the Gaza Strip and war crimes in the West Bank. According to the conference... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 07:33 LONDON
Netanyahu to visit Washington next week and meet Trump on Tuesday
The planned visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington next week has been confirmed by both sides, with the White House meeting set for Tuesday. Netanyahu's office said he will travel on Monday and meet US President Donald Trump the following day. The trip will also include attendance at the funeral of former US Senator Lindsey Graham, according to Netanyahu's office.The latest confirmation came as Trump spoke at a rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington. During the speech, he referred to Netanyahu's upcoming trip and made a series of remarks aimed at journalists and political opponents.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 04:59 LONDON
Volker Turk wins second UN human rights chief term after 144-10 vote
UN member states have voted to reappoint Volker Turk for a second four-year term as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. The vote on Friday was 144 in favour, 10 against, with 13 abstentions, despite opposition from the United States, Israel, Russia, North Korea and six other countries. Turk's current term was due to expire on October 11, but he will now remain in post for another four years.The Austrian lawyer said he was deeply grateful to be re-elected. In a social media post, he said human rights are the antidote to today's turbulence and defeatism, and pledged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 01:30 LONDON
ICC member states vote to remove Karim Khan after misconduct finding
Member states of the International Criminal Court have voted to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan after a misconduct investigation and an earlier suspension from duty. The decision was taken in New York at United Nations headquarters, where the court's member states were meeting, and it marks a major leadership change at the world's permanent war-crimes tribunal. According to the confirmed vote count, 82 members backed his removal.The court's oversight body found in June that Khan had committed a serious breach of duty and serious misconduct, saying he had engaged in an improper sexual relationship with a junior ICC staff member... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 21:01 LONDON
Indian Embassy Confirms All 28 Crew Safe After Attack on LPG Tanker Disha in Iranian Waters
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has confirmed that all 28 Indian crew members aboard the Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker Disha are safe after the vessel came under attack in Iranian territorial waters. The incident took place earlier on Friday, according to the embassy's statement. The vessel is identified as IMO 8818219.In its statement, the embassy said it was aware of the attack and had been in close contact with the relevant authorities. It said it had confirmed the safety of the Indian crew members and was continuing to monitor the situation. The embassy also said it remained in touch with Iranian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 18:37 LONDON
EU sanctions force FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich to step aside
The president of the International Chess Federation, Arkady Dvorkovich, has said he is stepping aside after being placed on the European Union's latest sanctions list. The move has thrown the governing body of world chess into turmoil and raised fresh questions about Russia's influence in the sport. Dvorkovich said he would voluntarily suspend the exercise of his powers and duties, but told the BBC he had not resigned.Dvorkovich, 54, is a former deputy prime minister of Russia and a former adviser to the Kremlin. The EU said his inclusion on the sanctions list was linked to publicly supporting the annexation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 17:37 LONDON
ED raids nine locations in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir in narco-terror probe
India's Enforcement Directorate searched nine locations in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday in connection with an alleged narco-terror funding case. The searches were carried out in areas including locations near the Line of Control, according to the agency. Investigators say the case involves a cross-border network that moved heroin into India and used the proceeds to support terror activity.The agency said its probe has identified what it described as a well-organised and multi-layered network operating across Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. It named Punjab-based handlers Satnam Singh and Manjit Singh, also known as Maan, and Kupwara-based operatives Safeer... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 13:03 LONDON
Irish police intercept car carrying 'extremely significant' bomb bound for Northern Ireland
Irish police have intercepted a car carrying what the Garda Commissioner described as an "extremely significant" bomb in the Republic of Ireland. The vehicle was stopped on the N2 near Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, while it was being driven across the border for an attack in Northern Ireland. Two people have been arrested following the operation, which police said targeted dissident republican activity.Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly said officers found an explosive device and later described the seizure as an "extremely significant" one. The stop took place at about 15:00 local time on Wednesday, according to the confirmed account, and the driver... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 13:00 LONDON
Ukraine replaces top military and defence leadership amid war strategy debate
Ukraine has carried out an unprecedented simultaneous shake-up of its top defence and military leadership, replacing its defence minister and commander-in-chief within a week. The changes come as the country continues to fight Russia and as officials and commentators debate the direction of the war effort. Several senior military lieutenants were also removed in the same period, adding to the scale of the reshuffle.Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was removed on 15 July, according to the supplied reporting, and six days later Commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskii was replaced. The changes were described as the first simultaneous overhaul of the war and defence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 07:03 LONDON
UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE Systems chief
The UK has been too complacent about the risk of foreign attack, according to the head of Europe's biggest defence contractor, BAE Systems. In a rare interview, Dr Charles Woodburn said the level of threat was the highest he had seen in his lifetime. He said the country needed to adapt more quickly to the changing reality of modern warfare.Woodburn welcomed the recent increase in defence spending, but said much more would be needed to meet the government's commitment to spend 3.5% of GDP on defence by 2035. He also warned that countries could soon deploy autonomous lethal weapons while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 01:32 LONDON
US House votes to limit Iran war as Senate measure fails amid renewed fighting
The United States House of Representatives has voted to limit President Donald Trump's power to wage war against Iran, in a move that comes as the conflict continues to intensify. The resolution passed by 214 votes to 208, with four Republicans joining Democrats, according to the supplied material. Shortly afterwards, a related measure failed in the Senate by 47 votes to 49, underscoring the split in Congress over the administration's approach.The votes came nearly a week after three US military personnel were killed in an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan, and after the conflict re-escalated when a ceasefire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
Trump says he will not block Tate brothers extradition to the UK
US President Donald Trump will not intervene to stop the extradition of Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate to the United Kingdom, the White House said on Thursday. The brothers were detained by US authorities in Miami on Saturday, after British prosecutors announced new charges against them. Their lawyer has described the case as politically motivated, but the White House said there would be no role for the administration in the extradition process.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing that the president would not stop the extradition. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also distanced the administration from the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 18:32 LONDON
Gaza reconstruction bill rises as report warns of worsening shortages and fresh deaths
A new report says rebuilding Gaza will cost about $71.4bn, or €61bn, after nearly two years of war and widespread destruction. The assessment says the money would be needed over the coming years to restore homes, hospitals, schools, roads, water networks and other essential infrastructure. It comes as violence on the ground has continued despite a formal ceasefire agreed in October.The report was published by Oxfam with the Palestine Trade Center and the Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute. It says Israeli military attacks over the past week killed dozens of Palestinians, including seven children, while the United Nations said on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 15:59 LONDON
US investigates fresh allegations that Russia helped Iran target CIA sites in the Gulf
US intelligence agencies are examining fresh allegations that Russia may have helped Iran target CIA-related sites and personnel in the Gulf, according to reporting published on Thursday. The inquiry comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila on the margins of a Southeast Asian summit, with Ukraine officially the main item on the agenda. The reported intelligence concerns have added a new layer of tension to already strained US-Russia relations.The latest reporting says the question was prompted by Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities, including the embassy in Saudi Arabia, and by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 15:31 LONDON
US-Iran conflict deepens as Rubio says Tehran is not serious about ceasefire deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran was not serious about a ceasefire deal and warned that Tehran would pay a heavy price as tensions with Washington continued. He made the remarks during the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Philippines, where he was asked about Iranian officials' recent rhetoric. Rubio said the price for Iran would keep rising and accused Tehran of trying to alter agreements after entering them.Rubio also responded directly to comments from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who had described Tehran's defence posture as an "eye for an eye" approach. In reply, Rubio said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 13:31 LONDON
Trump administration weighs military action in Mali against JNIM
The Trump administration is considering military action in Mali against JNIM, a group linked to al-Qaeda, according to a report cited in the supplied material. The possible operation would mark a significant expansion of US military activity in Africa if it goes ahead. It comes after recent attacks attributed to JNIM in Bamako and fighting in the north of the country.The report says the proposal has not been approved and remains the subject of internal disagreement within the US government. The Department of State has not given direct backing to the idea, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio has only... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 03:00 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
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
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 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
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age In today’s world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, it’s a lifeline. The ability to sift fact from fiction, especially in matters as consequential as migration, is essential for individuals, communities, and the institutions that serve them. The migration landscape is uniquely vulnerable to the hazards of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, collectively known as MDM. The consequences of inaccurate or misleading information can ripple far beyond the individual, affecting entire communities and the systems that govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 12 Feb 2026 09:21 LONDON
