Strait of Hormuz tanker incidents deepen as Oman evacuates 25 crew from burning vessel
Oman said its maritime authorities evacuated 25 crew members from a burning crude oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, as a separate Iranian account described three oil tankers being halted in the same waterway. The incident adds to a series of maritime security alerts in one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes. It also comes amid competing claims about what happened to vessels moving through the strait and why.The Omani Maritime Security Centre said the evacuated crew were aboard the RITI merchant ship, which Oman described as flying the Panamanian flag. MarineTraffic identified the vessel as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON
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Hundreds evacuated from occupied Oleshky under humanitarian ceasefire
Hundreds of residents have been evacuated from the devastated Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine after a humanitarian ceasefire allowed a coordinated convoy to move through the area. Russian and Ukrainian authorities said the operation passed without incident, with both sides describing the organisation as high. The evacuation took place in Kherson region, where the ceasefire has been in force along the frontline since Tuesday.A convoy of 25 buses and ambulances was used to move residents who wanted to leave during a four-hour window on Friday. Officials said the arrangement was designed to allow up to 750 people to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 16:59 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as DAX surges, gold and silver slide, and natural gas jumps
Executive summary: European markets ended the session with a split tone, led by a strong DAX advance and modest gains in the FTSE 100 and CAC 40, while precious metals sold off sharply and Brent crude eased. The move set reflected a market that is still digesting shifting rate expectations, commodity volatility, and renewed caution around global growth and risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 30 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky as local ceasefire holds into fourth day
Some residents have been evacuated from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky and are heading towards Ukrainian-controlled areas, according to Ukrainian officials, as a rare local ceasefire in southern Ukraine entered its fourth day. A convoy of 25 buses and several ambulances arrived in the city on Friday, bringing food and medicine and collecting people who wanted to leave. Officials said the humanitarian operation was continuing under the temporary truce in Kherson region, which is expected to remain in place until Sunday evening.Ukrainian negotiator David Arakhamia said the evacuated residents and the Ukrainian delegation were set to travel on from Oleshky,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 16:33 LONDON
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EU fast-tracks Ukraine support funding amid financial crunch
The European Union plans to accelerate disbursement of its €90 billion support loan to Ukraine as the country faces a growing financial crunch. Brussels now intends to concentrate the second €45 billion envelope in the first half of 2027, rather than letting the assistance run later into the year. The move is meant to prevent a funding gap that officials say could have serious consequences for Ukraine's budget and military needs.According to the European Commission's strategy published on Friday, the second tranche will be split into €31.7 billion for military support and €13.3 billion for budget support. The military portion... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 16:29 LONDON
Houthi missile strikes on Aden raise fears of renewed war
Residents in Yemen's southern city of Aden are stockpiling food and preparing escape plans after repeated missile strikes and explosions over the past month raised fears of a return to wider war. The attacks have shaken a city that had remained relatively calm for years and had become a refuge for people displaced by fighting elsewhere in the country. The latest wave of violence has also renewed concern that the conflict could spread further beyond the western front lines.The Houthis have claimed attacks on several sites in Aden, including the international airport, military camps, the city's port and the presidential... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Tech Slips, Small Caps and Banks Hold Up, Commodities Send a Split Signal
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a clear rotation away from large-cap tech and into smaller stocks, banks and defense names. The S&P 500 was essentially flat, the Nasdaq Composite fell, while the Russell 2000 and financials advanced. Commodities were mixed, with natural gas surging and crude oil firmer, while gold, silver and other precious metals sold off sharply. Bitcoin also weakened, adding to the risk-off tone in parts of the market. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 30 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
Binance says hackers stole $6.3bn in record crypto heist
Binance says hackers stole about $6.3bn from its wallets in what appears to be the largest cryptocurrency theft on record. The exchange suspended deposits and withdrawals on Thursday as it worked to contain the breach and trace the missing assets. It also said it would cover all losses and told users their funds were safe.The theft was first identified by blockchain analysis firms TRM Labs and Chainalysis, which said most of it unfolded over about 20 minutes starting late on Thursday. TRM said an attacker moved approximately $6.36bn out of Binance wallets across 10 blockchains. Binance has said the figure... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 13:00 LONDON
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Severe rain and flood warnings issued for central Greece and western Turkey after fatal tornado in Antalya
Authorities in Greece and Turkey have issued severe rainfall and flooding warnings as heavy rain and strong winds continue to affect parts of the region. The warnings come as an area of low pressure has helped trigger powerful thunderstorms across south-eastern Europe and western Turkey. Forecasters say central Greece and western parts of Turkey could receive 100-150mm of rain this week, with locally higher totals possible.The weather system has already caused deadly damage in Turkey. During a particularly intense thunderstorm in Antalya, a coastal city in the south-west of the country, a tornado formed and killed four construction workers on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 10:35 LONDON
Helicopter carrying pilgrims crashes near Joshimath in Uttarakhand
A helicopter carrying six people, including five pilgrims, has crashed near a village close to Joshimath in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Rescue teams have been sent to the mountainous area as officials try to determine the condition of those on board. The aircraft had reportedly taken off from Badrinath before losing contact on Friday afternoon.Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said a joint rescue operation was under way involving the district administration, the disaster management department and the State Disaster Response Force. He said he was monitoring the incident closely and had ordered that anyone seriously injured be... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON
Binance hit by largest-ever crypto hack after staff laptop compromise
Binance says attackers attempted to steal up to US$6.3 billion in digital funds in what appears to be the largest hack in the cryptocurrency sector to date. The exchange said the incident began after hackers may have gained access to a staff member's laptop. It also said users' funds are safe and that it will cover all hacking losses.The company said the true scale of the theft is still unclear, but about US$3 billion in funds were reported frozen. Crypto watchers said the funds were moved this morning from a number of hot wallets, which are internet-connected wallets used for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 04:29 LONDON
Flash floods kill at least five in Syria, with children among the dead
Heavy rains have triggered flash flooding across several Syrian provinces, killing at least five people and leaving others missing. The deaths were reported in northern and eastern parts of the country, with the worst-affected areas including Raqqa and Deir Az Zor governorates. Emergency teams are continuing search and rescue work as the flooding enters a second day of official response.The Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management said four children drowned in bodies of water in Raqqa and Deir Az Zor, while a man died when his car was caught in floodwaters near al-Salmani Bridge in the western Raqqa countryside. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 03:32 LONDON
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EUFOR Chinook crash in Bosnia kills four Italian nationals as investigation continues
EUFOR has confirmed that four Italian nationals were killed when a CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed during routine training in Bosnia and Herzegovina's Brcko region. The aircraft went down on Thursday in a flat field about 180 kilometres north of Sarajevo, according to the mission. Eleven people were injured in the crash and are being treated in stable condition.The force said the helicopter was carrying personnel on a training operation when the accident happened. Italian officials said all those on board were Italian nationals, and the Italian defence ministry identified the dead as two soldiers and two Red Cross volunteers. A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
Binance freezes $2.54bn in funds amid potential security issue
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said at least $2.54bn in funds have been frozen after what it described as a potential security issue. The company said it had suspended all deposits and withdrawals as a precaution while it investigated the incident and engaged law enforcement. The move affects the world's largest crypto exchange and comes amid immediate concern over the security of user assets.Binance said its security teams were reviewing the situation urgently and would provide updates through official channels once information had been verified. The exchange also warned users to be cautious of scams and not to trust unofficial links, messages... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 01:08 LONDON
Leaked audio sheds light on Spain train collision near Toledo as inquiry continues
Leaked audio published by Spanish media has added new detail to the investigation into the high-speed train collision near Toledo in central Spain. The recordings capture communications between a control centre and train drivers in the moments before two trains collided outside the city. Officials are still investigating how a train from Madrid to Seville struck a stationary train on the same line.The audio is the latest development in a disaster that has already left dozens of people injured and prompted a major emergency response. The crash happened shortly before 9am on the Madrid-Seville route, between Mora, Orgaz and Urda,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 21:35 LONDON
Germany and Ukraine test armed ground robot for frontline deployment
A German and a Ukrainian defence company have tested an armed ground robot intended for use by Ukrainian forces, with the first systems expected to be integrated and delivered by the end of 2026. The vehicle, known as GEREON, was developed by ARX Robotics and can be fitted with a weapons module made by Ukrainian company ROBONEERS. The companies say the system is designed to support frontline missions while allowing soldiers to operate from a safer distance.The cooperation agreement was signed in early October during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Kyiv, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy present. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 20:02 LONDON
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Texas Republican county party seeks to block certification of election results over AI and machine concerns
A Republican county party in Texas has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop certification of the state's upcoming election results. The complaint, filed on Tuesday, asks for ballots in the state's midterm races to be hand-counted before certification takes place. It comes days before the United States' midterm elections and targets a state that could play a decisive role in control of the Senate.The plaintiffs are the Potter County Republican Party and its chairman, Daniel Rogers. They argue that possible interference by artificial intelligence or other "malicious actors" could compromise the results of next Tuesday's vote in Texas. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 19:34 LONDON
ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down early, triggering succession race before French election
Christine Lagarde has said she will leave her post as president of the European Central Bank on 7 February, about nine months before the end of her eight-year term. The announcement opens a succession process at one of the eurozone's most important institutions and comes at a politically sensitive moment for the European Union. It also means EU leaders will need to move on a replacement before France's presidential election.Lagarde said in a filmed statement posted on X that she was leaving "with a sense of good work done and an ECB that is fit for the future." The timing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 17:31 LONDON
Russian drone strike hits Dnipro railway station as death toll rises to 14
Ukrainian officials now say at least 14 people were killed when a Russian drone struck a crowded platform at Dnipro railway station on Thursday, revising an earlier toll of 13. The attack hit a location where a commuter train and a passenger train were standing, turning a major transport hub into the scene of a civilian mass-casualty incident. Images released by emergency services showed rescuers helping victims to safety and two burnt-out passenger trains with shattered windows.By early afternoon, Dnipropetrovsk regional governor Oleksandr Ganzha said 14 people had died and 14 others had been wounded. He said six of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 17:29 LONDON
EU reopens €21.3bn in unused SAFE defence loans and urges joint projects with Ukraine
The European Commission has reopened €21.3bn in unused defence loans under the Security Action for Europe programme and is pressing member states to consider joint projects with Ukrainian companies. The move comes as Ukraine faces a large budget shortfall and continues to deal with damaging airstrikes. The funding round is part of the EU's effort to strengthen defence production and capabilities while also supporting cooperation with Kyiv.The new call for proposals runs until 13 November, after several member states borrowed less than expected in the first round. Italy, Hungary and France were among those that took up far less than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
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Communique of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China
the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China Adopted at the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on October 29, 2026 The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China convened its fifth plenary session in Beijing from October 26 to 29, 2026. A total of 162 members and 117 alternate members of the Central Committee attended the session. Members of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and leading officials from relevant departments were present at the meeting in a non-voting capacity. Some of our primary-level colleagues and a... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 13:00 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as North Korea fires missiles
At least 13 people were killed when a Russian drone struck a platform at Dnipro railway station in central eastern Ukraine, in one of the deadliest attacks of the latest round of fighting. Ukrainian authorities said the strike hit civilians at the station and came as the war continued to intensify. 🔗Ukraine and Russia also exchanged drone attacks overnight, with strikes reported in Moscow and in Dnipro, underscoring the continuing escalation even as preparations for peace talks were under way. The latest violence came alongside a separate Russian test launch of a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Oct 2026 12:36 LONDON
Cyclone Arnab kills at least three as it weakens after landfall in Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Arnab has killed at least three people after battering India's eastern state of Andhra Pradesh, with heavy rain and strong winds also affecting neighbouring Odisha. Officials said the storm made landfall on Wednesday as a very severe cyclonic storm before weakening into a deep depression later in the day. Homes and farmland were damaged as ferocious winds and torrential rain swept across the southeastern coast.The India Meteorological Department said Arnab brought winds of 125-135 km/h, with gusts reaching 150 km/h in the early hours of Wednesday morning. It also said rainfall totals reached as much as 30 centimetres in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 11:02 LONDON
Emergency declared after fire at Savannah River nuclear laboratory in South Carolina
An emergency was declared at the Savannah River National Laboratory in South Carolina after a fire broke out at the site on Wednesday evening. Officials said the incident prompted a Site Area Emergency at 5:39 pm local time, before the blaze was extinguished later the same night. The emergency was lifted at 9:45 pm after checks found no detectable radioactive contamination.A spokesperson for the US Department of Energy said one employee was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Officials also said there was no radiological contamination reported, and protective measures were lifted once the situation was brought under control. Barricades... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 10:05 LONDON
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Russia-Ukraine exchange of drone strikes as deadly hit on Dnipro comes amid peace talks preparations
Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone strikes overnight on Thursday, with the latest attacks hitting Moscow and the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. According to the supplied reports, at least 13 people were killed in Dnipro after a train was struck. In Moscow, the city's mayor said 613 drones were launched toward the capital and its surroundings between 8:30 pm and 7 am, although most were intercepted by air defences.The reported strikes came as the Kremlin said delegations from 48 countries were in Moscow for the third Russia-Africa summit. The timing also matters because both sides are preparing to resume peace negotiations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:59 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as DAX and CAC rally, FTSE slips, energy and FX moves shape the tone
Executive summary: European equities opened with a clear split, continental benchmarks advanced while the FTSE 100 edged lower. The DAX and CAC 40 both gained more than 1%, the Euro Stoxx 50 rose 1.64%, and the FTSE 100 slipped 0.15%. Commodity moves were more dramatic, Brent crude fell 4.53% while natural gas jumped 16.22%, adding a sharp energy signal to the session. FX also leaned against the euro and pound, with EUR/USD and GBP/USD both lower, while USD/JPY pushed higher. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
At least 68 killed in high-speed train collision south of Madrid as investigation begins
At least 68 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid, according to the latest confirmed figures. The crash happened on Wednesday and has triggered a full investigation into how the disaster unfolded. It is the second deadly high-speed rail accident in Spain in nine months, deepening concern over rail safety.Officials have said the inquiry will examine the circumstances of the collision and the sequence of events leading up to it. The incident took place south of the capital, in a region that has now become the focus of national attention.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 08:00 LONDON
Northern Territory teen charged over terrorism allegations and 3D-printed gun schematics
Police in Australia's Northern Territory have charged a teenager with terrorism and extremism offences after a raid that investigators say uncovered documents likely to facilitate a terrorist act and schematics for 3D-printed firearms. The search was carried out yesterday after a tip-off from a member of the public, according to a joint statement from investigators. The case is being handled by the Australian Federal Police, NT Police and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation as part of a joint counter-terrorism investigation.Investigators allege the teenager accessed, discussed and reposted violent extremist material on social media. They said the search warrant led officers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 00:32 LONDON
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Australia regulator warns Santos over Barossa project non-compliance
Australia's offshore petroleum regulator has warned Santos over continued non-compliance at its Barossa gas project, after inspections found concerns about fuel use and gas burn-off. The warning relates to the multi-billion-dollar development offshore from Darwin, where gas from the Barossa facility is sent to Santos's LNG plant on Darwin Harbour. The regulator said the issues had still not been resolved after a later offshore inspection in the Timor Sea.In a letter seen by the ABC, the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority said it had issued Santos with a warning after an inspection of its onshore gas storage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 23:30 LONDON
Trump expands voter-fraud hunt ahead of US midterms
US President Donald Trump is widening his push to investigate alleged voter fraud as the midterm campaign intensifies, with attention focused on states that are usually considered safe for Republicans. The latest reporting points to Ohio as a key stop in his campaign blitz, after a visit to Texas the previous day. The move comes as Republicans and Democrats prepare for a closely watched battle for control of Congress.According to the supplied material, Trump is due to travel to Ohio for what would be his third visit to the state this month. Ohio has historically been reliable for Republicans in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 20:37 LONDON
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DFSA fines Moody's Middle East unit $585,825 for data confidentiality breaches
DUBAI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) -- The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has imposed a financial penalty of USD 585,825 (AED 2,149,977) on Moody's Investors Service Middle East Limited (MISMEL) for data confidentiality breaches.MISMEL has been licensed as a Credit Rating Agency by the DFSA since 31 December 2012. As such, it handles a large volume of data, including highly sensitive and confidential information relating to its customers, including public and private companies, governments, and other counterparties.The DFSA found that MISMEL contravened DFSA Rules applicable to... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 13:00 LONDON
Ireland and UK set new protocol to report subsea cable incidents after joint exercise
Ireland and the United Kingdom have put in place a new protocol for reporting subsea cable incidents, following a joint tabletop exercise that tested how both countries would respond to cable disruption. The move was confirmed by Ireland's Minister for Defence, Helen McEntee, at a maritime security conference in Dublin. It comes amid growing concern about the vulnerability of undersea infrastructure in the North Atlantic and Irish waters.McEntee said the two countries had recently tested their response through an exercise called Eastern Pearl. She told delegates that subsea cables crossing Irish waters carry a significant share of global internet traffic,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 12:03 LONDON
Serbian police kill attacker outside Israeli embassy in Belgrade as threat level rises
Serbian police shot dead a young man outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade in the early hours of Wednesday after what officials described as a terrorist attack. Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said the suspect rushed at a police officer with two knives, leaving the officer with a minor wound to the face. The embassy was closed at the time, and no Israeli personnel were injured.Dacic said the attacker was a Serbian citizen and a minor who had been under security monitoring because he was known to support Islamic State. He said investigators were still working to identify the suspect formally,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 10:29 LONDON
Africa's unprecedented Ebola outbreak could reach the UK, health official warns
Africa's top public health body has warned that the current Ebola outbreak could spread beyond the continent, including to the UK, as the number of confirmed cases has reached 10,000 and deaths have climbed to almost 5,000. Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, said the geographic spread of the outbreak was unprecedented and that three African regions have now been affected. He said countries outside Africa should not assume they are safe unless they strengthen preparedness and treatment capacity.Kaseya compared the situation with the early stages of Covid-19, saying some countries initially believed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 09:59 LONDON
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European markets open mixed as energy, gold and stocks diverge, with gas surging and Brent sliding
Executive summary: European equities opened with a split tone, as the Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 advanced while the FTSE 100 and DAX slipped. The biggest cross-asset moves came in commodities, where natural gas jumped sharply, Brent crude fell nearly 5%, and gold extended gains above $4,060. FX was also softer for the euro and pound against the dollar, while the dollar eased versus the yen and yuan. The pattern points to a market balancing energy-price relief, safe-haven demand and a still-cautious equity backdrop. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 28 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
Russian drone strike sparks major fire in Kharkiv's Osnovianskyi district
A Russian jet-powered drone struck Kharkiv's Osnovianskyi district late on Tuesday, setting off a major fire that spread through residential and industrial buildings. The attack injured five people, including a four-year-old boy, and caused damage across a wide area of the neighbourhood. Emergency crews worked through the night to contain the blaze and help residents to safety.Ukraine's State Emergency Service said the fire covered about 2,500 square metres. It engulfed an apartment block, private homes, outbuildings and three industrial premises, while nearby tower blocks, garages and cars were also damaged. Three of the five injured were taken to hospital, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 08:00 LONDON
DRC Ebola outbreak crosses 10,000 cases amid attack on health workers
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has passed 10,000 confirmed cases, according to the latest figures cited by health officials. The milestone comes as the country also records nearly 5,000 deaths from the ongoing outbreak, which began in mid-May. Officials say the outbreak is now the largest on record in the DRC and the second largest ever recorded globally.The new figures follow an attack on health workers responding to an Ebola alert that left one nurse dead and another injured. The assault took place in Bafwasende, in eastern Tshopo province, while the workers were carrying out response duties. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 04:59 LONDON
Sudan famine risk warning deepens as Western states cite worsening food insecurity
The United States and 30 other Western states have warned of an alarming deterioration in food security in Sudan, as the country's civil war continues to drive hunger and displacement. In a joint statement, they urged the warring sides to remove obstacles to humanitarian aid and take immediate steps to prevent famine. The warning comes as aid agencies say the conflict remains the main driver of Sudan's worsening food crisis.The statement says 19.5 million people, or 41% of Sudan's population, are facing high levels of acute food insecurity, including five million people at emergency levels of hunger. It also warns... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 16:31 LONDON
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Storm Boelo leaves 90,000 UK properties without power as clean-up continues
Around 90,000 properties in the United Kingdom were still without power on Monday after Storm Boelo battered parts of Scotland and northern England over the weekend. The storm also caused flooding and property damage, while repair crews continued work in difficult conditions. Strong winds and rain were forecast to continue on Monday, adding to the disruption.The Energy Networks Association said the remaining outages were concentrated in affected areas after a tough weekend for the network. Its chief executive, Leo Slade, said sustained winds of 50 to 85mph were hampering efforts to reconnect homes and businesses safely. He said engineers could... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 09:05 LONDON
Gaza disabled children miss school as war damage and shortages disrupt specialist education
Children in Gaza with visual and hearing impairments are missing school because war damage, displacement and shortages have disrupted specialist education. In Gaza City, 13-year-old Kenan al-Sabaa is among those affected, after his hearing aid malfunctioned and the parts needed to repair it became unavailable. His family says the disruption has left him far behind in his studies and dependent on a reduced learning schedule.The report says the plastic tubing and rubber ear mould on Kenan's device need fixing, but those items and depleted batteries are no longer available because of the siege on the Gaza Strip. Before the war... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 14:00 LONDON
Qatar warns geopolitical conflict is threatening trade and investment at Doha forum
Qatar's minister of state for foreign trade affairs has warned that trade and investment cannot prosper without peace and security, speaking at the World Investment Forum in Doha. Ahmad bin Mohammed al-Sayed said geopolitical upheaval and growing economic fragmentation were reshaping the outlook for global investment. His remarks were delivered at a United Nations-led gathering focused on investment, opportunities, challenges and sustainable development.Al-Sayed said the global economy was undergoing changes that were redefining the landscape for investment. He argued that investment in the future is linked to investment in peace and security, and said long-term trade and investment require a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 10:29 LONDON
Rubio urges Cubans to contact CIA as US pressure on Havana intensifies
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has publicly urged Cubans seeking political change to work with the CIA, in a message that Cuban officials quickly mocked as Washington stepped up pressure on Havana. In a post on X, Rubio said the time was right for people in Cuba to act and described a "discreet partnership with the CIA" as a way to create positive change. The appeal came as the Trump administration continued a broader campaign of economic, political and legal pressure on the island.Rubio's message referred to what he called failed promises, corruption and the privileged lives of only... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
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Taiz hospital warns of collapse within days amid renewed Houthi siege
A hospital in Yemen's city of Taiz has warned it could shut down within days as shortages of fuel, medicines and oxygen deepen under a renewed Houthi siege. Doctors at the Republican Hospital say the pressure is already affecting dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure. The warning comes as the city faces renewed disruption after Houthi advances in the surrounding countryside.At the hospital's dialysis centre, director Dr Essam Mahyoub Dahan said the facility has been forced to shorten sessions from four hours to two and a half because of the shortage of diesel and medical solutions. He said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 07:00 LONDON
Fire engulfs Bavaria's Eagle's Nest historic site, suspect detained
A fire has broken out at the Kehlsteinhaus, the historic mountain guest house known as the Eagle's Nest, near Berchtesgaden in southern Bavaria. German police said around 200 firefighters and emergency personnel were battling the flames at the site on 24 October. A suspect was detained close to the scene as investigators examined whether the person was connected to the fire.Police said the building caught fire in the area around Berchtesgaden, a town in Bavaria near the Austrian border. In a statement, they said they were investigating the detained suspect's possible link to the blaze. There was no immediate word... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 06:02 LONDON
Typhoon Champi kills one and injures more than 500 in Taiwan as outages and closures continue
Taiwan is facing a second day of disruption from Typhoon Champi, with officials now confirming one death and more than 500 injuries as the storm moved past the island and weakened. The typhoon swept close to Taiwan's northeast coast before heading north toward the Chinese coast, leaving large parts of the island still dealing with closures and transport disruption. Authorities said the system was still producing strong gusts as it passed about 150 kilometres east of Taiwan.The fire department said one man was killed after being swept by waves from Liuqiu, while 527 people were injured during heavy wind and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 03:59 LONDON
WHO starts Ebola vaccine clinical trial in eastern DR Congo outbreak
The World Health Organization has announced the start of the first clinical trial of an Ebola vaccine in the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The trial began in Bunia, the capital of Ituri province in the country's northeast, which officials say is the epicentre of the outbreak. Participants were vaccinated with Ervebo, a vaccine already approved for use against the more common Zaire strain of Ebola.WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the trial is intended to test whether the vaccine can offer cross-protection against the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which is driving the epidemic. He said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 02:29 LONDON
THE GROWTH ILLUSION: HOW GDP TRICKERY MASKED THE DEATH OF THE MIDDLE CLASS
We are fed a daily diet of triumphant economic headlines. The S&P 500 hits record highs, corporate earnings smash forecasts, and central bankers beam at GDP charts pointing up and to the right. Politicians line up to remind us how much "wealthier" we are compared to our parents or grandparents. On paper, they are right. The average worker makes vastly more dollars today than at any point in human history. But step outside the spreadsheet and into the street, and the math fails the reality test. If we are so undeniably prosperous, why does buying a modest home feel like... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 01 Sep 2026 13:58 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
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Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
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 Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
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
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
