One dead and four injured after gunman opens fire in Paris suburb
A man is in custody after a shooting in the Paris suburb of Trappes left one person dead and at least four others injured on Friday. Police said the gunfire was reported at about 10:30am local time in the town west of the French capital. Authorities are investigating whether the attack may have had a terror link, although the motive has not yet been established.According to police, the suspect allegedly opened fire from a vehicle and appeared to have shot at random. A suspect was later arrested in the nearby neighbourhood of Coignieres. France's anti-terrorism prosecutors are monitoring the case,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 13:35 LONDON
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Coal mine explosion in northwestern Turkey kills two and leaves one miner trapped
An explosion at a coal mine in northwestern Turkey has killed at least two miners and left one person trapped underground, according to local authorities. The blast happened in the town of Gelik in Zonguldak province, an area with a long history of coal mining. Emergency crews were sent to the site after the explosion, which was caused by firedamp, a flammable gas found in mines.Zonguldak governor Osman Hacibektasoglu said eight people were in the tunnel when the explosion occurred at around 10:00 local time. Seven miners were rescued, while two of those taken to hospital later died. Five people... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
Romania launches Black Sea rescue after ship distress signal near Constanța
Romania has launched a rescue operation in the Black Sea after a vessel sent a distress signal about 13 miles from Constanța. Officials said the ship, identified as the Khoryv, reported being struck by drones before the emergency call. The incident took place on Friday and has left one person dead, three crew members missing and nine others rescued alive.The Romanian Naval Authority said rescue vessels recovered nine people alive and one body from the water. Thirteen sailors were on board, including crew members from Ukraine and Azerbaijan. The vessel is reported to have sunk, according to the same account.Adverse... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 12:02 LONDON
UAE closes beaches after oil spill hits Umm Al Quwain amid Hormuz tanker attacks
The United Arab Emirates has reported an oil spill affecting beaches in Umm Al Quwain, as attacks on vessels continue in Gulf waters near the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said it had detected a tanker oil spill affecting the emirate's beaches and that the coastline had been closed. Authorities said teams immediately began containment, cordoning, clean-up and remediation work to limit environmental damage.The spill comes amid a period of repeated maritime incidents in the region, with frequent attacks on ships reported in recent weeks near the Strait of Hormuz. The maritime security agency UKMTO... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 11:29 LONDON
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Typhoon Champi shuts Taiwan as casualties rise and power outages spread
Taiwan has been brought to a near standstill by Typhoon Champi, with schools and offices closed, hundreds of flights cancelled and emergency crews responding to widespread disruption across the island. Officials said one person has been killed and 171 injured as the storm moved close to Taiwan's north-east coast. The typhoon also triggered evacuations from vulnerable areas and left tens of thousands of homes without electricity.The latest figures show the scale of the impact more clearly. Taiwan's Central Weather Administration said Champi was packing gusts of about 191 km/h near its centre and was roughly 220 kilometres east of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 09:32 LONDON
Europe opens lower as energy shock lifts Brent, while gold and miners retreat
Executive summary: European equities started the session under pressure, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower at the open. Brent crude jumped more than 4%, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium sold off sharply, pointing to a fast rotation in commodity leadership. FX moves were comparatively contained, with sterling firmer against the dollar and the euro slightly weaker. The pattern suggests investors are reacting to a mix of higher energy costs, softer haven demand and a broader risk-off tone across cyclical assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
Deadly fire at Canadian military base during grenade exercise kills four soldiers
A fast-moving grass fire at a Canadian military base in western Canada has killed at least four soldiers and left 27 people in hospital. Defence officials said the blaze began during a live grenade training exercise at the Wainwright base near the rural town of Wainwright in Alberta. The fire spread rapidly across the site in high winds, overwhelming soldiers and reserve members who were preparing to deploy to Latvia.Brigadier-General Vanessa Hanrahan said the fire started on the automatic grenade launcher range during routine military training. Officials said winds reached up to 96km/h and helped drive the flames across the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 01:30 LONDON
U.S. orders non-essential staff to leave Saudi Arabia amid Gulf war fears
The United States has ordered non-essential government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia as fears grow of a renewed conflict involving Iran and the wider Gulf region. The move comes amid heightened regional alert levels, a reported US military buildup and warnings that any hostilities could spread quickly beyond the immediate area. It has added to concern across Gulf capitals about the risk of a broader escalation.The State Department said the ordered departure applies only to non-emergency US government employees and family members in Saudi Arabia. A spokesperson said reports that embassy families in the United Arab Emirates,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
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Saudi airport attack kills two in Dammam as authorities report eight injured
Saudi Arabia says two people were killed and eight others injured in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, in the kingdom's eastern province. The incident took place on Wednesday evening, according to the General Authority of Civil Aviation. Authorities have not said what type of attack occurred, and they have not given a full account of the damage at the airport.The authority said the dead were a Saudi citizen and an Indian resident. It said the injured included Saudi, Indian, Yemeni, Bangladeshi and Nepalese nationals. The report adds to a day of security incidents in Eastern Province,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 10:59 LONDON
French borrowing costs overtake US amid budget turmoil
France's borrowing costs rose sharply on Thursday as investors reacted to renewed political and fiscal turmoil, pushing the country's 10-year bond yield above the equivalent US Treasury yield for the first time since 2013. The move came as France's bond market faced another round of selling and the gap between French and German 10-year borrowing costs widened to its highest level in almost 15 years. The French 10-year yield climbed to 5.089% in early trading, its highest level since July 2022.The latest rise followed a week of market concern over the government's ability to pass next year's budget. Investors have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 10:01 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Lower as Nikkei Retreats, Hang Seng Slides and Energy Prices Ease
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading opened with a risk-off tone, led by declines in Japan and Hong Kong, while South Korea and Australia posted gains. The Nikkei 225 and Nikkei 225 ETF both slipped, the Hang Seng fell sharply, and the Kospi advanced more than 3%. In commodities, WTI crude and natural gas dropped, gold eased, while silver and ether moved higher. The yen was little changed against the dollar, and the yuan strengthened modestly. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
Sydney eastern beaches closed after whale carcass washes ashore at Lurline Bay
Coogee and Maroubra beaches in eastern Sydney have been closed after a whale carcass was spotted floating against the coastline at Lurline Bay. Randwick Council said the beaches would remain shut to swimmers until further notice while lifeguards monitor the situation and arrangements are made to remove the animal. The closure affects two of the city's best-known urban beaches and comes after the dead whale was seen this morning.The council said the beaches would stay closed while it works with local stakeholders and authorities on the removal. Whale scientist Vanessa Pirotta said the animal was likely a young adult or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 00:00 LONDON
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Tunisian military court jails opposition politician for four years over social media posts
A Tunisian military court has sentenced opposition politician Olfa Hamdi to four years in prison over social media posts, according to her lawyer. The case centres on charges of plotting against state security and inciting the military to disobey orders. Hamdi is the leader of the Third Republic Party and a dual Tunisian and United States national.Her lawyer, Akram Moussa, said the charges stemmed from posts online. He said the sentence was made up of two separate two-year prison terms from additional convictions, along with 80,000 dinars, or about $26,000, in fines. Hamdi has also previously been sentenced in March... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 21:02 LONDON
White House Highlights Trump's South Carolina Tax, Investment and Security Agenda
The White House says President Donald J. Trump is returning to South Carolina to highlight what it describes as major gains for workers, families, seniors, and communities across the state. The statement frames the visit around tax relief, private investment, healthcare access, infrastructure funding, military readiness, and public safety. On taxes, the release says about one million South Carolina seniors benefit from a new senior deduction, with the average senior expected to pay zero federal taxes on Social Security benefits. It also says South Carolina taxpayers saw average refunds of $3,476 in 2026. The White House says the Working Families... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 20:00 LONDON
Italy tightens protest laws as unrest spreads to Milan, Bologna and Turin
Italy has approved a new package of security measures after youth-led protests over living costs and school conditions turned violent in Milan and spread to other northern cities. The cabinet backed the deployment of 500 troops to Milan until the end of the year, while also introducing a new offence of violent participation in public demonstrations. The measures take effect immediately, according to the supporting report.Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said vandalism and theft were not protest, but criminality, as she unveiled the decree. The Defence Ministry said the troops will help maintain security at key sites, increase surveillance of sensitive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 17:05 LONDON
Italy approves tougher protest rules and sends 500 troops to Milan after unrest
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the Council of Ministers has approved a decree introducing new public security measures after violence in Milan and other Italian cities over the weekend. She described scenes in which shops were ransacked, windows smashed and police officers attacked, and said the government would respond with additional legal and operational measures. Meloni said the decree adds to earlier measures, including biometric recognition and artificial intelligence tools intended to identify people hiding behind hoodies. She said the government wants to stop violence that she described as unacceptable and prevent it from becoming normalised. One central element... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 13:01 LONDON
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Deadly torrential rain leaves at least four dead in eastern Spain
Torrential rain has hit eastern Spain, leaving at least four people dead and prompting a large emergency response across affected areas. Streets were flooded, roads were covered by fast-moving water and some residents were cut off as the storm moved through the Valencia region and Catalonia. Cleanup efforts are now beginning after the severe weather, which caused widespread disruption in a short period of time.Authorities said up to 700 litres of rain per square metre fell in 24 hours in parts of Valencia, a level of rainfall that overwhelmed roads and local drainage systems. Emergency crews carried out more than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 08:30 LONDON
NATO boosts Black Sea patrols after deadly drone attacks
NATO is sending additional maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems, drones and intelligence personnel to the Black Sea after a series of deadly suspected drone attacks in the region. The alliance said the move follows discussions by the North Atlantic Council at its Brussels headquarters on Black Sea security. The decision comes amid growing concern that the attacks are affecting civilian shipping close to Romania and Bulgaria.A NATO spokesman said allies will also send explosive exploitation teams and other assets to improve situational awareness through more sensors and data sharing. The alliance has not directly attributed the recent attacks to any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
UK police re-arrest two men over suspected Iran-linked activity near RAF Fairford
Counter-terrorism police in the United Kingdom have re-arrested two men as part of an investigation linked to suspected assistance for Iran's intelligence service near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Police said the case remains live and is being handled under the National Security Act. The development follows an incident on 27 September that triggered a major response around the airbase and nearby homes.The two men are a 24-year-old British national and a 25-year-old dual British-Iranian national. Police said the 24-year-old was first arrested on 27 September, while the 25-year-old was first arrested on 1 October. Until Tuesday, both had been released... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 23:29 LONDON
IRGC claims mine attack on tankers in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran threatens wider strikes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has said two oil tankers were struck by mines it laid in the Strait of Hormuz, setting both vessels on fire and bringing them to a standstill. The claim, made in a statement cited by Iranian media, points to a sharp escalation in tensions around one of the world's most important shipping lanes. The IRGC said the tankers were using what it described as an unauthorised route through the southern part of the strait near the Omani coast.The statement did not name the vessels or give their exact location. It said the explosions came from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 18:30 LONDON
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Storm Austen brings rain warnings to Ireland and wind alerts to the UK
Storm Austen is prompting weather warnings across parts of Ireland and the United Kingdom as the first named storm of the autumn moves in from the Atlantic. Heavy rain is expected to spread across Ireland on Thursday, while severe gales and further rain are forecast for parts of the UK from late Thursday into Friday. The developing system is being watched for flooding, transport disruption, building damage and possible power cuts.In Ireland, a Status Yellow rain warning has been issued for Thursday evening into Friday morning. The warning comes into effect at 7pm on Thursday and remains in place until... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 11:35 LONDON
Deadly floods hit eastern Spain as residents in Els Poblets begin cleanup after Storm Adam
Residents in Els Poblets, near Alicante in eastern Spain, began clearing mud and damaged belongings on Monday after Storm Adam brought severe flooding to the area. Homes were left badly damaged, with furniture piled outside and thick mud covering kitchens and living rooms. Some residents said floodwaters rose more than 1.5 metres, leaving much of what was inside their properties unusable.One resident, 56-year-old Candy Vanes, said: "We can't use a single thing." Emergency crews arrived to assess the destruction as people tried to salvage what they could from their homes. The flooding came as authorities across eastern Spain continued rescue... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 07:01 LONDON
Rwandan dissident found beheaded near Kampala in Uganda
A former Rwandan army sergeant major and outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame has been found beheaded in neighbouring Uganda. Robert Kabera, 50, was discovered by local residents on the outskirts of Kampala over the weekend, according to Ugandan police. His head had not been recovered at the time of reporting, and the killing has prompted concern among exiled Rwandan dissidents.Ugandan police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said on Monday that Kabera's body was found outside the capital. According to his family, he had travelled to inspect a construction site about 45 km (30 miles) from Kampala before his death. Kabera had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
Helen Haines in critical condition after deliberate car attack outside Wangaratta office as counter-terrorism probe continues
Victoria Police have confirmed that a knife was seized from the vehicle involved in the attack on Australian independent MP Helen Haines, adding a new detail to the investigation in Wangaratta, in regional Victoria. Police said the 43-year-old driver was arrested at the scene after Haines was struck outside her electorate office on Monday afternoon local time. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the incident as a deliberate act, and counter-terrorism police remain involved.The latest confirmed details strengthen the picture of a fast-moving criminal investigation with national security implications. Police said the vehicle was a white Toyota Landcruiser, and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 13:31 LONDON
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Ukraine's mass drone strike hits St Petersburg energy and logistics sites as power cuts spread
A large Ukrainian drone attack struck St Petersburg overnight, setting fire to oil and logistics facilities across the city and causing wider disruption in the surrounding region. Local officials said the assault hit the St Petersburg oil terminal, the Ruchi oil depot and industrial warehouses, while a logistics hub and a data centre were also reported to have been targeted. Flights at the city's main airport were restricted for safety reasons, and about 20,000 people were left without electricity in the wider Leningrad region.St Petersburg governor Alexander Beglov said at least one person was killed and five others injured in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 04:29 LONDON
At least four killed in fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright as 39 are hospitalised
Officials have confirmed that four Canadian military members died in the fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, while 39 people were taken to hospital. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said at least 19 of those injured were in critical condition, underscoring the scale of the emergency response. The blaze broke out on Saturday afternoon at one of the country's busiest military training bases and is now contained, although fire and rescue teams remain at the scene to guard against flare-ups.Military officials said the fire began as a grass fire about 1km from the attack range while personnel were carrying... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
Russia and Ukraine trade fresh strikes on energy infrastructure as casualties rise
A renewed exchange of strikes between Russia and Ukraine has left at least two people dead and 17 injured, according to the latest official and local statements. The attacks hit energy, logistics and digital infrastructure in and around Saint Petersburg, while Russian strikes also damaged residential buildings and an educational institution in Zaporizhzhia. The developments come after the collapse of a short-lived "energy ceasefire" that had been announced but not agreed by both sides.In Saint Petersburg, the city's governor, Alexander Beglov, said fires broke out overnight at an oil terminal, an oil depot and industrial warehouses. He also said a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 15:59 LONDON
Fatalities and injuries reported as major fire spreads at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright
The fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta began around 4pm local time on Saturday and quickly became a major emergency at one of Canada's busiest military training sites. Officials have confirmed that people were killed and injured in the incident, but have not yet released a casualty count. Fire crews were still working late into the night as strong winds pushed flames beyond the base and into surrounding rural areas.Canada's defence minister, David McGuinty, said the Royal Canadian Mounted Police were involved in the investigation and described the situation as very active and delicate. He said authorities were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 08:59 LONDON
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Two in custody after Greenpeace protest disrupts Woodside offshore gas platform off Western Australia
Two people are in police custody after activists occupied a Woodside offshore gas platform about 200 kilometres off the coast of Western Australia. The overnight protest disrupted operations at the rig, which is linked to the company's Scarborough natural gas project. The action was carried out by Greenpeace activists, who said they were targeting Woodside's planned gas project at Scott Reef.According to the supporting material, four protesters travelled to the platform early on Saturday morning. Greenpeace said two of them set up temporary hanging tents and remained on the structure for as long as possible. The group later said special... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 07:32 LONDON
Two tankers catch fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says two oil tankers caught fire after striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, deepening concern over shipping in one of the world's most sensitive energy corridors. The vessels were each carrying about two million barrels of crude oil, according to the report, which said the first tanker hit a mine and triggered a fierce fire. A second tanker was then said to have struck another mine and been engulfed in a massive blaze.Iranian state media said the ships had switched off their positioning and radar systems and were using a route not authorised... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON
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At least 17 killed in stampede at Durga Puja gathering in Kolkata
At least 17 people were killed and 25 others injured in a stampede at a Durga Puja gathering in north Kolkata, in India's West Bengal state, officials said. The incident happened on Saturday evening at a temporary pavilion, or pandal, where worshippers had gathered for the Hindu festival. Police said heavy crowds and rainfall contributed to the crush.A seven-year-old girl was among those killed, according to the state chief minister. Officials said six of the bodies had so far been identified. Police said the injured were taken to hospital after the stampede, which broke out as people were waiting outside... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 21:30 LONDON
UK warned to strengthen defences against Russian hybrid attacks on critical infrastructure
The UK government should do more to protect key infrastructure from Russian hybrid attacks, a former national security adviser has said. Lord Ricketts said energy, transport and air traffic control systems need stronger resilience as he warned that the threat is becoming more reckless and more dangerous. He said the risk is not limited to cyber activity and could include sabotage and disinformation.His comments come amid renewed concern in Britain and across Europe about foreign-state threats. Lord Ricketts said ministers should spend more on defence and be clearer with the public about the risks. He told the BBC that hybrid... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 14:29 LONDON
Israeli rabbi ruling on stolen Palestinian olives deepens West Bank harvest tensions
A hardline Israeli rabbinic ruling has intensified outrage in the occupied West Bank after a prominent rabbi said settlers may take olives from Palestinian orchards. The ruling, issued on Friday by Rabbi Dov Lior, comes as attacks on Palestinian farmers continue during the olive harvest season. It adds a new religious and political dimension to a period already marked by repeated violence.According to the supplied report, Lior said Jews are permitted to pick olives from Palestinian land and described the theft as an "additional virtue." He argued that Palestinian landowners had already been compensated in years when they could access... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 14:00 LONDON
Sudan army and RSF trade claims after Nyala air and drone strikes
The Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces have traded claims after a series of strikes in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur state. The army said it carried out air attacks on Friday that killed dozens of RSF fighters and hit positions and command centres in the city. The RSF, meanwhile, said a drone strike on a busy livestock market killed 30 civilians, including women and children.The army said the targets were RSF positions and command centres in Nyala, which is also the seat of the paramilitary group's self-declared administration. The RSF did not confirm or deny whether separate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Oct 2026 11:29 LONDON
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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
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 Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
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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
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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
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360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
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360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 LONDON
