Israel opens criminal probes into killings of Hind Rajab and Palestinian medics
The Israeli military has said it will open criminal investigations into two high-profile incidents in Gaza: the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab and members of her family, and the killing of 15 Palestinian medics. The announcement follows a review of 150 incidents involving Israeli troops in Gaza, with decisions reached in five cases. It marks a further step in a process of military scrutiny that has drawn close international attention because both cases involved civilians and emergency responders.The military statement did not give details on who will be investigated or when the probes will begin. It also did not address... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 18:29 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Oil shock, Gaza strikes and Ukraine pressure dominate a tense global news cycle
Fresh attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz have pushed oil prices higher and deepened fears of a wider regional spillover, after British maritime officials said three ships had been hit in recent days and the US said the waterway remained open despite rising tensions with Iran. Washington also said there were no talks planned with Tehran, while warning of new sanctions and broader economic pressure. 🔗 🔗 🔗The Gulf fallout is already hitting trade and markets, with the United Arab Emirates halting trade, commercial exchange and financial dealings with Iran after a reported missile incident, and separate reporting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 19 Aug 2026 18:21 LONDON
Second Ukrainian suspect arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream blasts
German prosecutors say a second Ukrainian suspect linked to the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions has been arrested in Croatia and will be extradited to Germany. The man, identified by prosecutors as Vladimir Z, was detained in the Croatian coastal city of Pula on Wednesday under a European arrest warrant. Authorities say he is a trained scuba diver and was part of the group that planted explosives near the Danish island of Bornholm.The arrest adds a new stage to an investigation that has already produced one prosecution in Germany. Prosecutors previously charged former Ukrainian army officer Serhii K, who was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 16:29 LONDON
AfD could win outright in Saxony-Anhalt vote, raising fears over Germany's postwar political consensus
Saxony-Anhalt is heading towards a state election on 6 September that could become one of the most consequential in Germany's postwar history. The far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is polling strongly enough that it could win an outright majority and govern the state alone for the first time. Such an outcome would break a decades-long political consensus that has kept the far right out of power in Germany.The party's local branch is officially classified by the domestic intelligence service as a confirmed right-wing extremist organisation. In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD is polling at up to 42%, according to the reporting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 16:05 LONDON
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Trump renews outreach to Kim Jong Un as US scales back South Korea drills
Trump said on Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent overtures with a "very positive" exchange, adding a new diplomatic layer to the decision to reduce US participation in joint military drills with South Korea. The remarks came a day after he ordered the Pentagon to scale back the exercises, which are designed to prepare for a possible conflict with Pyongyang. He also said his past dealings with Kim had made the Korean Peninsula "much safer".The latest comments sharpen the focus on the scale-back of the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills and on whether Washington... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 12:35 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 5,000 confirmed cases as death toll rises
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has now passed 5,000 confirmed cases, according to the latest government data cited by health officials. The public health institute said the total has reached 5,021, while the death toll has climbed to 2,378. Officials say the country's 17th Ebola epidemic remains the biggest in its history and is still not under control.The outbreak was declared on 15 May and has gained momentum since then, with authorities saying containment efforts are being hampered by weak health infrastructure, community resistance, instability and protests by response workers. The strain involved is the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 07:59 LONDON
South Korea says US-led drills will end six days early after Trump push for Kim talks
South Korea and the United States have shortened their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises, with the drills now due to end on 21 August rather than 27 August. The change follows a request from US President Donald Trump to scale back what he called "inappropriate and hostile" exercises, according to the supporting report. Seoul said the revised schedule would run from 17 August to 21 August, and that the second phase of the exercise was understood to have been scrapped.South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the adjustment was made at the suggestion of the US side. The Pentagon... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 05:05 LONDON
Minnesota sues Texas governor over ICE agent extradition in Minneapolis shooting case
Minnesota's attorney general has filed a lawsuit seeking to force Texas Governor Greg Abbott to transfer Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Christian Castro so he can stand trial in connection with a January shooting in Minneapolis. The case centres on the shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis during an immigration enforcement operation on 14 January. Minnesota says Abbott has withheld the warrant needed for Castro's extradition for nearly three months.Attorney General Keith Ellison said in the lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, that Abbott has a mandatory duty to release Castro for transfer. Ellison also asked a US district court in southern Texas... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 00:30 LONDON
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US judge allows Ethiopia TPS termination to proceed
A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration can move ahead with ending Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians, removing the final judicial block to the policy change. The decision affects more than 5,000 people who had been shielded from deportation under the programme. It marks a significant step in the administration's wider effort to end TPS protections for multiple nationalities.US District Judge Brian Murphy gave the government permission on Tuesday to terminate Ethiopia's TPS designation. According to the ruling, the legal protection allows foreign nationals in the United States to remain in the country and apply for work... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 21:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran escalates as Ukraine, Gaza and regional tensions deepen across multiple fronts
Iran said it would move to a fully offensive military posture as efforts to secure a permanent ceasefire with the United States stalled, while Tehran also declared the 60 day negotiation deadline under a June memorandum void and warned that passage through the Strait of Hormuz would remain shut. A ship was hit in the waterway, adding to the pressure around one of the world’s most sensitive shipping lanes. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the wider Middle East, the United States condemned an Israeli strike on the Abu al Duhur air base in north west Syria as an unnecessary escalation, and UN... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 18 Aug 2026 18:21 LONDON
US threatens new sanctions and economic pressure on Iran as tensions rise
Iranian authorities say they could shift to offensive operations as Washington considers a new wave of sanctions and wider economic pressure. The latest warnings centre on measures aimed at Iran's economy, with trade embargoes, asset freezes and attacks on ships described as part of a naval blockade context. The developments come as talks have stalled and both sides signal they are preparing for further escalation.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said last Thursday that the United States was planning to inflict more economic damage on Tehran as early as this week. He said the measures would be unlike anything seen in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 18:03 LONDON
Russia and Japan trade protests over Kuril Islands remarks
Russia has summoned Japan's ambassador to Moscow over comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that Moscow described as "anti-Russian" after President Vladimir Putin visited one of the disputed Kuril Islands. The move came after Japan had already summoned Russia's ambassador in protest at the visit, which Tokyo said was "grave" and "absolutely unacceptable". The exchange has renewed attention on a territorial dispute that has shaped relations between the two countries for decades.Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Takaichi's remarks had "crossed the line of decency" and criticised what he called Tokyo's "militaristic line". Japan's ambassador left a meeting at Russia's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 13:31 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Congo Ebola toll climbs as Hormuz hit and tariff tensions deepen
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has worsened sharply, with confirmed cases rising to 4,945 and deaths reaching 2,325 as health authorities struggle to contain the spread. 🔗In the Middle East, a ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's top negotiator said the waterway would remain shut, raising fresh concern over one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes. 🔗Also in the region, eight air strikes hit the runway at Abu al Duhur military base in Syria's Idlib province, damaging the airfield but causing no reported casualties. In Damascus, a court sentenced Wassim al... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 18 Aug 2026 12:20 LONDON
Qusra siege enters second week as families remain trapped in West Bank homes
For more than a week, three Palestinian families in Qusra, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, have remained besieged in their homes by Israeli settlers. The families have been cut off from basic supplies and emergency services, according to the supplied report. The incident has drawn international condemnation and has become a focal point in the wider debate over settler violence in the territory.The report says 15 Palestinians, including two children, are still trapped in their homes in the Ras al-Ain area of Qusra. It adds that on 13 August Israeli forces ordered the families to evacuate, saying... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 09:33 LONDON
Tokyo Close: Kospi Surges Nearly 9% as Oil and Gold Jump, Nikkei Edges Lower, ASX 200 Slips
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp split, led by a powerful rally in South Korea’s Kospi, which jumped +8.97% to 6865.02. WTI crude climbed +5.22%, gold rose +2.01%, and platinum gained +2.38%, while Australia’s ASX 200 fell -1.95% and Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped -0.09%. The move set points to a market still reacting to higher energy prices, firmer precious metals, and a softer tone in parts of regional equities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
UK leader Burnham targeted by White House impersonator
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reportedly been targeted by someone posing as White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles in a messaging exchange that has raised fresh concerns about official impersonation and communications security. According to the report, Burnham exchanged a few messages with the impostor before becoming suspicious and cutting off contact. He then informed the relevant authorities.The contents of the messages have not been made public, and sources quoted in the report said they were of no significance. A British government spokesperson declined to comment, citing policy on national security matters. The British Embassy in the United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 18:33 LONDON
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Likud holds primaries ahead of Israel's general election
Israel's governing Likud Party is holding primaries to choose its candidate list for the country's upcoming general election. The vote is taking place on Monday and is being described as one of the most heated and unruly events in Israeli politics. It comes as the party prepares for a legislative contest that is expected to be highly consequential for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and for Likud itself.The primaries will determine the order of candidates on Likud's list for the 120-member Knesset, Israel's parliament. Under the country's proportional representation system, parties submit ranked lists and seats are allocated according to their... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 18:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Deadly crises span Congo, Indonesia and Gaza as markets split on risk appetite
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the deadliest in the country’s history, with government data putting deaths at 2,325 as the crisis continues to spread its toll. 🔗Indonesia is also facing a major disaster after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Flores island, killing at least 68 people, displacing about 5,000 residents and leaving aid shortages and aftershocks to hamper rescue work. 🔗In the Middle East, the Gaza war and wider regional tensions remained in focus as Jared Kushner prepared to meet Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv after more than two hours of talks with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 17 Aug 2026 18:20 LONDON
Indonesia quake death toll rises to 68 as aftershocks hamper rescue efforts
Rescue teams in eastern Indonesia are continuing to search collapsed buildings after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Flores island in East Nusa Tenggara province, with the death toll now at least 68. More than 200 people have been injured, and thousands of residents remain displaced as aid deliveries continue to reach communities cut off by the quake. The hardest-hit areas include Flores, where many people have spent days waiting for help and searching for relatives.An official at Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency confirmed late on Monday that the death toll had risen from 54 to 68, while nearly 1,600 aftershocks have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 14:33 LONDON
Kushner to meet Netanyahu after more than two hours of Hamas talks in Cairo
Jared Kushner is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv after holding more than two hours of talks with a Hamas delegation in Cairo. The meeting is part of a renewed US push to advance a 15-point Gaza roadmap that Washington says is being backed by the Board of Peace. The diplomatic effort comes as the second phase of the ceasefire framework remains contested and the main parties continue to disagree over how it should be carried out.According to the supplied material, Kushner was joined in Cairo by Board of Peace Director-General Nickolay Mladenov and former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 14:31 LONDON
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Marra and Fagan to contest Scottish Labour leadership
Michael Marra and Joe Fagan will contest the Scottish Labour leadership after Monica Lennon failed to secure enough nominations to reach the ballot. The contest will decide who replaces Anas Sarwar, who announced last month that he would stand down as Scottish leader and as an MSP. Party members and affiliated supporters are due to vote between 28 August and 17 September.Nominations closed at 10:00, with only Marra and Fagan meeting the threshold required to stand. Lennon, who did not make the ballot, said Scottish Labour was "stuck in the past" after her bid ended. Marra, the North East Scotland... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 13:02 LONDON
Deadly earthquake on Indonesia's Flores island as aid shortages deepen
Authorities on Indonesia's Flores island say aid shortages are worsening after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake killed at least 53 people and displaced about 5,000 residents. Survivors in several parts of the island are sleeping outdoors as aftershocks continue, while landslides and blocked roads are slowing the delivery of food, water and medical supplies. The quake struck shortly before 06:00 on Saturday at a shallow depth of 15km, increasing the damage across affected communities.Early assessments from Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency say more than 1,000 houses have been damaged, along with dozens of health facilities, schools and government offices. In Manggarai Regency,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Aug 2026 09:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Earthquake toll climbs in Indonesia as Gaza, Ukraine and EU tensions deepen
Rescuers in eastern Indonesia are still searching collapsed buildings after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on Flores island killed at least 53 people, while more than 12,000 displaced residents were still waiting for urgent aid. Officials said the death toll could rise as teams reach cut off areas and assess the scale of the damage. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Jared Kushner is due to meet Benjamin Netanyahu after holding rare talks with Hamas linked figures in Egypt, in a renewed push to advance a Gaza deal. At the same time, Israel's national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir has been reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 17 Aug 2026 08:36 LONDON
Taliban marks five years in power in Kabul with rally and calls for recognition
Thousands of Taliban supporters gathered in central Kabul on Saturday as the group marked five years since its return to power. The event took place outside a compound housing key ministries, where convoys of cars and pick-up trucks carrying Taliban banners moved through the streets before the main gathering. Heavily armed fighters were stationed around the area while senior officials addressed the crowd.Officials used the anniversary to praise what they described as the "victory of the Islamic Emirate" and to argue that the Taliban had restored security and national sovereignty. They pointed to the absence of large-scale fighting since foreign... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 10:01 LONDON
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Zambia election counting briefly suspended after reports of intimidation and violence
Vote counting in Zambia's presidential election was briefly suspended after reports of violence at polling stations and alleged theft of ballot papers. International observers said the process was disrupted while votes from Thursday's general election were being tallied. Counting later resumed after the electoral commission said the security threat to the process had been contained.The disruption came as President Hakainde Hichilema sought a second term for the United Party for National Development. His main challenger is Brian Mundubile, a former minister running for the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity. Mundubile said the suspension raised legitimate fears and warned... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 05:32 LONDON
US Democrats approve revised 2028 presidential primary calendar with South Carolina first
The Democratic National Committee has approved a revised 2028 presidential primary calendar that puts South Carolina first in the party's nominating process. The decision was taken at a meeting in Austin, Texas, and marks a significant change in how Democrats will choose their next presidential nominee. Under the new schedule, Nevada will go second, followed by New Hampshire, with New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia also included in the early sequence.South Carolina's Democratic primary is scheduled for January 22, 2028, while Nevada is set for February 1 and New Hampshire for February 8. The party's vote formalises a shift that began... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 00:06 LONDON
New South Wales gun buyback to begin on November 2 after Bondi Beach attack
New South Wales will begin a gun buyback scheme on 2 November, becoming the first Australian state to offer cash for eligible firearms in response to the Bondi Beach attack. The programme will cover handguns, shotguns and rifles in its first phase, with payments of up to A$1,000 for some weapons. A second phase is due to start early next year and will cover higher-value firearms.The scheme is being jointly funded by New South Wales and the federal government. NSW Premier Chris Minns said the aim was to have guns handed in, compensated for and safely destroyed. Prime Minister Anthony... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 23:01 LONDON
Japanese defence minister visits Yasukuni Shrine, drawing China and South Korea rebukes
Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has visited Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, prompting criticism from China and South Korea. The visit took place on Saturday, the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in the Second World War. It has renewed attention on a long-running diplomatic dispute over the shrine and the symbolism attached to visits by senior Japanese officials.Koizumi paid his respects at the shrine and later posted a message on Instagram explaining his visit. He said he had gone to "offer my sincere condolences to the heroic spirits who sacrificed their precious lives for the nation." He added that, alongside Japan's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
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UN warns Afghan women's aid groups may shut as funding runs short
The United Nations has warned that more than half of women's organisations still operating in Afghanistan could stop work within the next year because of funding shortages. The warning comes as the country marks five years since the Taliban returned to power, a period in which women's rights and access to public life have been sharply restricted. UN Women said the risk is especially acute for groups providing support to women and girls in a country where humanitarian needs remain high.Susan Ferguson, UN Women's special representative in Afghanistan, said donor countries should not cut funding for women's programmes because doing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Aug 2026 02:00 LONDON
US backs Japanese sovereignty over disputed islands after Putin visit
The United States has backed Japan's sovereignty claim over the disputed islands at the centre of a long-running territorial row with Russia, according to the supplied report. The statement comes shortly after Vladimir Putin's visit to the islands, which Japan has already condemned as unacceptable. The development adds a new diplomatic layer to an issue that has repeatedly complicated relations between Tokyo and Moscow.The islands are known in Japan as the Northern Territories and in Russia as the Southern Kurils. They were seized by the Soviet Union in the closing stages of the Second World War, and the dispute has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
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Ukraine says it retook settlements in Dnipropetrovsk as Russian strikes intensify
Ukraine says it has completed a counteroffensive in the southern part of Dnipropetrovsk region, recapturing 26 settlements and about 745 square kilometres of territory this year. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the operation was carried out "exactly as it was determined", while former commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskii said the army had shown it could not only hold its positions but also seize the initiative. Ukrainian officials said the campaign pushed Russian forces back over the regional borders of Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia.The territorial gains were announced alongside a fresh wave of Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. According to the supporting material, combined drone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 13:00 LONDON
North Korea warns of new deterrent as US-South Korea drills near
North Korea has condemned upcoming joint military exercises by the United States and South Korea, saying it will answer what it calls a new threat with a new level of deterrent. The drills, named Ulchi Freedom Shield, are due to begin on 17 August and run until 27 August. Pyongyang said the exercises heighten tensions on the Korean Peninsula and are part of a broader shift in US-led military cooperation in the region.According to a statement published by the Korean Central News Agency, a North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the planned drills are intended to master fighting methods based... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Aug 2026 07:05 LONDON
Eurovision changes hosting rules for broadcasters in states involved in armed conflict
The European Broadcasting Union has changed the rules for the Eurovision Song Contest so broadcasters will no longer be eligible to host if their state is involved in an armed conflict or what it described as a sensitive geopolitical situation. The new rule applies to the 2027 contest and was announced after feedback from participating broadcasters. The next Eurovision is due to take place in Bulgaria in 2027 after singer Dara won for the country in May.The EBU said the revised rules are intended to give greater clarity for artists and production staff and to help ensure the contest provides... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 20:06 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
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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
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 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
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