Security Council meets on Gulf maritime security as Hormuz threat rises
The Security Council is due to meet at Bahrain's request to discuss threats to regional and maritime security as pressure builds around the Gulf. The source says the region remains on a knife edge nearly nine months after Israeli and US strikes on Iran set off a regional war. It says Iran has all but closed the Strait of Hormuz, a route that carried a fifth of the world's oil before the conflict. The source also says attacks on shipping are rising, adding to the risk to maritime traffic in the area. Efforts to stop a return to full-scale fighting... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 Nov 2026 20:33 LONDON
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Australia and Philippines near defence pact amid South China Sea tensions
Australia and the Philippines are expected to sign a major defence cooperation agreement in Manila on Sunday, in a move aimed at strengthening the Philippine navy and coastguard. The deal is set to be announced as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets senior Philippine officials on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit. It comes as tensions remain high between the Philippines and China over the South China Sea.The agreement is expected to expand reciprocal military access and information sharing between the two countries. It is also intended to support the Philippines' maritime security capabilities, particularly its navy and coastguard. The timing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Nov 2026 19:59 LONDON
Day News Recap: Kyiv hit by drone strikes as Gaza, Iran and Europe face fresh pressure
Russia stepped up attacks on Ukraine with drone strikes hitting a hospital in central Kyiv, where three people were injured and part of the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics was damaged, while a separate strike in Odesa killed two people. 🔗 🔗Ukraine also said Russian casualties have reached a possible new daily and monthly record in early November, even as the front line has shown little movement, and Kyiv claimed its drones hit the Russian warship Naro Fominsk in the Gulf of Finland during a wider strike on a Kremlin oil export depot. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Saudi... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Nov 2026 18:33 LONDON
IEA forecasts oil demand decline in 2026 and rebound in 2027
The International Energy Agency has forecast that world oil demand will fall by 2.7 million barrels per day in 2026, reaching 102.3 million barrels per day, before rebounding by 2 million barrels per day in 2027. The outlook was published in the IEA Oil Market Report for November 2026. The agency said the year-on-year decline is expected to ease to 2.7 million barrels per day in the fourth quarter of 2026, down from an average fall of 4.4 million barrels per day across the second and third quarters. It said the annual average drop in 2026 will remain 2.7 million... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 Nov 2026 14:31 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Ukraine war escalates as Europe faces storms, security alerts and border shifts
Ukraine and Russia traded overnight strikes, with Kyiv saying a hospital was hit and partly destroyed on its second floor, while casualties were also reported in Odesa and Volgograd as the latest wave of attacks widened the civilian toll. 🔗At sea, Ukraine's Security Service said it struck the Russian warship Naro Fominsk in the Gulf of Finland during a broader drone operation against a Kremlin oil export depot, underscoring the reach of the conflict beyond the front line. 🔗Diplomacy around the war also moved, with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner saying Europe should be included in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Nov 2026 12:29 LONDON
Iran claims it hit US radar site in Bahrain as Trump says no deal is needed
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed it destroyed a US early-warning radar system in Bahrain, adding a new layer to already elevated tensions between Tehran and Washington. The allegation was made early on Friday and was presented by Iranian officials as retaliation for an attack on a telecommunications tower in southern Iran. Bahrain hosts the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, making any claim involving military infrastructure there strategically significant.The latest row also comes as US President Donald Trump said he had told Vice President JD Vance, who has been involved in diplomatic efforts, that "we don't need... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Nov 2026 10:59 LONDON
Ukraine-linked drone strike hits Russian warship in the Gulf of Finland as tensions rise
Ukraine's Security Service said it targeted the Russian warship Naro-Fominsk in the Gulf of Finland during a wider drone strike against a Kremlin oil export depot in the Baltic Sea. The vessel was forced to turn back and return to port after the attack, according to the supplied report. It is thought to be the first time Ukrainian drones have struck a Russian vessel in an area of the Baltic open to civilian maritime traffic.Finland's military said it detected a strike on a Russian warship in the Gulf of Finland area and was monitoring the situation. A spokesperson said there... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Nov 2026 10:31 LONDON
Europol-backed probe dismantles cocaine network shipping from Ecuador to Europe
An international investigation supported by Europol and Eurojust has dismantled a criminal network suspected of importing cocaine into Europe from Ecuador and other Latin American countries. The operation targets a cross-border trafficking route into Europe and is described as having broken up the network under investigation. Investigators link the network to large quantities of seized cocaine, including a recent seizure of over 750 kilos in Antwerp, Belgium. The source does not name arrests, charges, or the number of countries involved beyond Ecuador and other Latin American states. The case is framed as an international law enforcement action against cocaine importation... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 Nov 2026 09:02 LONDON
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Russia and Iran condemn US Caspian task force as tensions deepen over transit routes
Russia and Iran have sharply criticised a new US military task force created to monitor and block Iran-linked land and Caspian Sea transit routes. The reaction follows CENTCOM's announcement on 7 November of the "Iron Gate" task force, which it says is intended to prevent the transfer of advanced weapons and dual-use items to Iran. Moscow said the move was a threat to the rights and interests of Caspian littoral states and described it as provocative.Russia's Foreign Ministry said Washington's plan amounted to a clear threat and a violation of international law, adding that security in the Caspian Sea is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 19:59 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East tensions deepen as Gaza, Iran and Ukraine crises drive global headlines
Israel is reportedly stepping up preparations for a possible strike on Iran, while Tehran warned that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre war status and said the standoff with Washington remains in a state of no war and no peace. Donald Trump also said the United States did not start the war with Iran and predicted it would end soon, as he warned Iranian vessels against approaching a US blockade. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗In Gaza, at least six people were killed when an Israeli air strike hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis and knocked out... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Nov 2026 18:36 LONDON
Iran says stalemate with US continues as Hormuz shipping pressure persists
Iran's parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said the conflict with the United States remains in a state of "no war and no peace", as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions pressure continue. He said Tehran wants to move beyond the current stalemate and is still waiting for Washington to respond to its terms for a ceasefire and the reopening of the waterway. The remarks underline how the dispute remains unresolved even as both sides keep up pressure through maritime and economic measures.Ghalibaf said Iran continues to control which vessels may pass through the Strait... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 15:06 LONDON
EU spending on Russian Arctic LNG rises ahead of 2027 import ban
The European Union spent an estimated €8.7bn on Russian liquefied natural gas from the Arctic in the first ten months of 2026, according to an analysis of shipping data cited in the report. The figure comes as Brussels prepares to ban Russian LNG imports from 1 January 2027, under a move intended to reduce the bloc's energy dependence on Moscow. The latest numbers show that purchases continued to rise even as the deadline approached.The analysis, carried out by Urgewald using data from energy intelligence firm Kpler, found that EU ports received 12.89 million tonnes of LNG from Russia's Yamal project... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 12:00 LONDON
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war status amid ceasefire talks
Iran's parliament speaker and top negotiator has said the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status, as Tehran waits for an official US response to its conditions for ending the conflict. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in an interview published on Wednesday that Iran and Oman had reached an understanding to oversee the strategic waterway as part of a broader settlement framework. He also said Iran had sent its seven conditions for peace talks through a Qatari mediator.Ghalibaf said the response to Washington included demands such as lifting the US-imposed naval blockade and sanctions, releasing frozen Iranian funds,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 21:59 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran tensions deepen as Europe security fears, Ukraine talks and market swings dominate
Washington and Tehran traded fresh warnings as the US said its economic pressure campaign on Iran was now so effective that major combat operations were not needed, while Iran warned it would strike US bases in Europe if they were used against it and refused to hand over enriched nuclear material. The pressure campaign also fed into wider security concerns, with US media reporting Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had been moved to a military base after threats linked to Iran. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗US prosecutors widened their case over alleged Iran linked plots in Europe and Britain, unsealing an eight... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Nov 2026 18:29 LONDON
US Treasury Secretary Bessent relocated to military base amid reported Iran-linked threats
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been moved from his Washington home to a military base after reported threats linked to Iran, according to US media reports. The relocation has drawn fresh attention to the security risks facing senior American officials involved in Washington's pressure campaign against Tehran. The move was reported after concerns grew around the exposure of Bessent's Georgetown residence.According to the supplied reporting, the security concerns intensified after a photograph of the home was published and the property could be geolocated. A Treasury Department spokesperson said Bessent would not be deterred by threats and remained committed to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 17:01 LONDON
UK launches Northern Navies Initiative with 10 European allies to counter Russian maritime threats
The United Kingdom has unveiled a new Northern Navies Initiative with 10 Northern European countries, creating a British-led defence framework focused on maritime surveillance and response. The plan links sea drones, warships, sensors and artificial intelligence systems across Baltic, Nordic and Dutch allies. It was announced as European governments continue to describe Russian naval activity as a growing concern.First Sea Lord General Gwyn Jenkins said after the agreement was signed that the threats facing the countries involved were multiplying and that they needed to respond before the situation worsened. The initiative is designed to create a unified surveillance capability, allowing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 12:59 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Iran tensions widen as Ukraine talks stall and NATO air alerts spread
Ukraine and Russia have ended a new round of US mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi without agreement, even as Russian strikes hit Ukraine's energy grid and deepen pressure on the country heading into winter. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran said the Strait of Hormuz will stay shut until Tehran's conditions are met, while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said at least one ship had been hit by mine fires, sharpening fears over a key global shipping route. 🔗 Iran also said it will not hand over any enriched uranium, rejecting a central US demand linked to ending the conflict.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Nov 2026 12:33 LONDON
US Embassy in Yemen Rejects Houthi Blockade Claims and Cites Port Traffic
The US Embassy in Yemen has rejected Houthi claims that a Saudi-led blockade is cutting off access to the country. In a video posted in Arabic, embassy spokesperson Khaled Wolfsberg said goods are still reaching areas under Houthi control. He also accused the Houthis of besieging Taiz, a city that has remained a focal point in Yemen's war.The embassy said 272 commercial ships unloaded cargo at the Houthi-held ports of Hodeidah, as-Salif and Ras Isa between January and September 2026. It said the figures show that maritime trade and supply flows have continued despite the conflict. The statement also pointed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 09:35 LONDON
US warns Madagascar over growing military ties with Russia
The United States has warned Madagascar against deepening its military ties with Russia, after the island nation expanded defence cooperation following last year's military takeover. The warning comes as Washington raises concerns about the spread of what one senior US military official described as a "Sahel model" of security partnerships. Madagascar's location in the Indian Ocean, close to major shipping routes, was highlighted as part of the concern.US Africa Command deputy head Lt Gen John Brennan said Madagascar's position made it strategically important to global trade and maritime security. He said Russia had increased its military cooperation with Madagascar since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 09:32 LONDON
Russia says 146 drones intercepted over Leningrad region as fire reported near Ust-Luga
Russia said it intercepted 146 drones over its Leningrad region in what it described as an ongoing attack on the area northwest of Moscow. Governor Aleksandr Drozdenko said on Telegram that the counter-action was continuing, according to state media. The reported drone wave comes as US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine continue in Abu Dhabi.The latest claims point to damage in at least two parts of the region. Drozdenko said a drone attack caused a fire in the port area of Ust-Luga on the Baltic Sea, while earlier reporting said a Ukrainian drone struck Russia's second-largest oil refinery in Kirishi,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 05:29 LONDON
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Qatar says progress seen in US-Iran talks after White House meeting
Qatar said on Tuesday that it sees progress in talks between the United States and Iran, a day after Qatar's prime minister met US President Donald Trump at the White House. The assessment came as Doha said it was continuing mediation efforts aimed at reducing uncertainty around the crisis between Washington and Tehran. A Qatari foreign ministry official said the White House meeting was held in a positive atmosphere and focused on advancing the talks.Ibrahim bin Sultan Al Hashmi, director of the foreign ministry's Media and Communication Department, said Qatar could not say how close or how far away an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 14:29 LONDON
Trump says Israel and Gulf allies should repay US war costs after Iran conflict
United States President Donald Trump has said Washington will seek compensation from countries he says it protected during the war on Iran. In comments aired in an interview with CBS News correspondent Ross Douthat, Trump said those countries would pay back "any and all costs" the United States incurred in the conflict. He said the US would get "all that money back" and added that the countries involved would do so "100 percent".Trump explicitly named Israel for the first time in this context, saying it would not exist without US military intervention. He also repeated earlier remarks that Gulf states... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 12:31 LONDON
EU pledges €10 million for Bulgarian Black Sea search and rescue operations amid shipping threats
The European Commission has announced €10 million in emergency funding for Bulgaria to strengthen search and rescue operations in the Black Sea. The move comes as drone attacks linked to Russia's war in Ukraine have increased risks for commercial shipping in the region. The announcement was made during a visit by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to the Bulgarian coastal city of Varna.Von der Leyen said the attacks were disrupting navigation, raising insurance costs and putting lives at sea at risk. She said the purpose of the attacks was to spread fear and uncertainty in Europe, adding that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 12:29 LONDON
Japan grants Philippines coastal radar and drones in 4.3 billion yen security aid package
Japan has agreed to provide the Philippine military with a coastal radar system and surveillance drones in a grant worth 4.3 billion yen, as the two countries deepen defence cooperation amid tensions in the South China Sea. The agreement was signed in Manila by Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro and Japan's ambassador, Katsuro Kitagawa. The equipment is intended to help the Philippines track ships and monitor key sea lanes.Under the deal, the radar system will go to the Philippine Navy and the drones to the Air Force. Japan said the package would also help protect shipping routes important to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 11:02 LONDON
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US forces disable commercial vessel in Gulf of Oman amid Iran blockade enforcement
US Central Command said its forces disabled a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman after what it described as repeated warnings to the civilian crew. The command said a US military aircraft fired precision munitions at the stern of the St. Kitts-flagged M/V Huda, leaving the ship disabled after the crew was directed to abandon targeted spaces.It said the cargo vessel had tried to leave regional waters after visiting an Iranian port. The incident was reported on Saturday and was followed by separate maritime alerts in the same area. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said it received... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Nov 2026 11:59 LONDON
UAE says oil exports and energy services held through regional crisis amid strike fears
Speaking at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates said its oil exports continued throughout the regional crisis and that energy services remained uninterrupted. Undersecretary of Energy and Petroleum Affairs Sharif Al Olama said the country had "proven ourselves during this crisis" and was using the experience to strengthen its energy infrastructure. He also said the sector had faced heavy pressure in the first months of the crisis, while senior officials at the event were focused on the risk of renewed military strikes in the region.Al Olama said the UAE's long-term decision to diversify its energy mix had helped... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 06:29 LONDON
The Sovereign Shakedown: Trump’s High-Stakes Table, the Russian Mirror, and the Main Street
The veneer of institutional diplomacy has been entirely stripped away, revealing a raw and unvarnished reality. The global order is no longer governed by treaties, norms, or multilateral consensus. It is dictated by the unrestrained exercise of coercive leverage. Under the current doctrine emanating from Washington, the complex machinery of international relations has been reduced to a binary instrument of absolute dominance. We have entered the era of the unilateral ultimatum, where the traditional boundaries of sovereignty are subordinated to the whims of an administration operating less like a representative republic and more like a global syndicate. This is not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Oct 2026 18:59 LONDON
