West Asia tensions escalate as India urges restraint after tanker attacks and US-Iran strikes
India has said it is "deeply concerned" about the latest attacks and the escalation of tensions in West Asia, after fresh targeting of commercial shipping in international waterways was followed by US strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation against American military sites in the Gulf. The statement came on Wednesday as the confrontation widened across the region and raised new concerns about regional peace, security and stability. It also came while India's external affairs minister, S Jaishankar, was visiting Kuwait as part of a wider tour of Gulf states.The Ministry of External Affairs said the developments risk undermining regional peace,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 01:29 LONDON
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Luxon says New Zealand and India should defend rules-based system as Modi arrives in Auckland
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has said his country and India should work together to defend a rules-based international system as Narendra Modi arrives in Auckland on Friday. The visit is being described as the first by an Indian prime minister to New Zealand in four decades. Luxon framed the trip as a moment to deepen ties between the two countries at a time of shifting global politics.In an interview, Luxon said the world has moved from a rules-based system to a power-based one, and from a multilateral system to a multipolar one. He pointed to tensions involving the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 01:00 LONDON
President Trump says Gavin Newscum's recent Career Threatening Interview where he said he can't read a speech, he was...
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Gavin Newscum's recent Career Threatening Interview where he said he can't read a speech, he was a stupid person, but smarter than the people in the room (RACIST!), has mental incapacity, difficulty, and various other ailments, may be the worst Interview given by a"professional" Politician in 100 years. No Politician has ever made such statements, and survived! Newscum is in BIG TROUBLE when he openly admits that Kamala is smarter than he is!" - "We just landed and met up with our new Air Force One,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 00:30 LONDON
Rahm Emanuel says Israel should no longer expect unconditional US aid
Former Obama administration official Rahm Emanuel has said Israel should no longer expect unconditional aid from the United States, in remarks delivered at Tel Aviv University. He also criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and argued that the relationship between Washington and Jerusalem needs to be reassessed. Emanuel said the alliance was at a crossroads and called for a new and different approach.Emanuel said unconditional support had encouraged a situation in which a prime minister could ignore American concerns about settlements and risk a regional war without political consequences. He said the long-standing assumption that the best thing Washington could... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 22:05 LONDON
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Sudan official proposes national dialogue to end civil war
A senior Sudanese official has proposed a national dialogue aimed at ending the country's civil war and setting out a path towards civilian rule and elections. Malik Agar Ayyir, who is now aligned with the Sudanese government, is calling for talks to restore the state's monopoly on arms and dissolve non-state armed groups. The proposal is intended to bring together actors aligned with Sudan's internationally recognised government and address the conflict's main political and military disputes.The plan, obtained by the source, says the dialogue could take the form of a single meeting or a series of meetings. It specifically raises... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 22:02 LONDON
Modi in Melbourne for summit with Albanese as India-Australia ties deepen
Narendra Modi is in Melbourne for talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the third annual India-Australia summit. The meeting is expected to focus on cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, critical minerals and education ties, according to the supplied material. Officials say the visit is intended to deepen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across areas of mutual interest.A spokesperson for India's Ministry of External Affairs said Modi arrived in Melbourne to a warm welcome, while Modi said on social media that the trip would add vigour to the bilateral partnership. He also said he looked forward to talks with Albanese... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 21:32 LONDON
As NATO summit in Ankara ends, Trump's mixed messaging and Patriot offer shape final hours
The NATO summit in Ankara ended with alliance leaders reaffirming support for Ukraine and pledging to keep increasing defence spending, even as Donald Trump's remarks on Iran, Greenland and NATO unity dominated the closing hours. The two-day meeting in Turkey's capital came amid heightened tensions over the US and Israel's war on Iran and wider concerns in Europe about Russia's military capabilities. Leaders signed off on a final declaration that reaffirmed what it called an "ironclad commitment" to collective defence.The summit's closing statement said allies would provide 70 billion euros in assistance to Kyiv and continue expanding defence budgets. Secretary... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 21:29 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as tech wobbles, oil surges and Apple leads a sharp stock rotation
Executive summary: U.S. markets ended mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower, the Dow barely positive, and small caps under pressure. The session was defined by a steep drop in AI and chip shares, a strong rebound in Apple, a jump in crude oil, and a broader rotation toward energy and some financials while high-growth tech and crypto-linked assets softened. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Trump sends new Air Force One to UK base, signaling U.S. military-diplomatic visibility
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "To honor our brave men and women of the Military, we are sending the brand new, and truly spectacular, Air Force One to Mildenhall Air Force Base, in the United Kingdom, to give them a chance to tour the Aircraft, Everybody is so excited, and we thought that they should be the first. For old time's sake, we'll be taking the former Air Force One, from Turkey to Mildenhall, a short trip that is totally worth doing in order to give our Great Military Heroes a... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 14:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: NATO opens in Ankara as Ukraine seeks air defences and China storms deepen
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to press NATO leaders in Ankara for more air defence systems after renewed Russian strikes, as Kyiv says the attacks have intensified pressure on its cities and infrastructure. 🔗 Ukraine also launched more than 430 drones towards the Moscow region overnight, one of the largest reported waves aimed at the Russian capital, with strikes also hitting Belgorod and Kaluga. 🔗NATO opened its summit in Ankara with a series of defence spending and procurement announcements meant to show allies are responding to pressure to spend more on security. 🔗 The meeting was also marked by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Jul 2026 08:34 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as oil spikes, FTSE and DAX climb, and autos lag on supply shock fears
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 and DAX advanced while the Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 slipped. The biggest cross-asset move was in Brent crude, which jumped sharply, reinforcing inflation and margin concerns across energy-intensive sectors and helping explain weakness in global autos. Gold, silver and platinum also firmed, while the euro and pound gained modestly against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
UNCTAD says global FDI rose 6% to $1.6 trillion in 2025
GENEVA, 7th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Global foreign direct investment rose 6% to $1.6 trillion in 2025, ending two years of decline, but the recovery remains narrow, fragile and uneven, according to the World Investment Report 2026 by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).Inflows to developed economies rose 11%, while developing economies recorded only 2% growth, reaching $901 billion. The figures point to a rebound that is not translating evenly into development opportunities. The issue is not only how much capital is moving, but where it is going, what it is building and whether it is expanding productive capacity, creating jobs,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 21:00 LONDON
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Nigel Farage resigns as MP amid funding scrutiny, triggering Clacton by-election
Nigel Farage has said he will resign as a member of parliament, setting up a by-election in Clacton where he says he plans to stand again. The Reform UK leader made the announcement in a speech on Tuesday, framing the contest as a direct challenge to what he called the establishment. He said the people of Clacton should judge his actions.The move follows renewed scrutiny over undeclared benefits and funding linked to George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster. Farage said he had "done nothing wrong" and denied breaking the law, while arguing that parliamentary standards were being used as a political... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 16:33 LONDON
One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages after Bank of England forecast revision
The Bank of England has said that one million more UK homeowners are now expected to face higher mortgage bills than it had previously forecast. In its latest Financial Stability Report, the central bank said just over five million homeowners should see their monthly repayments rise by the end of 2028. The revision comes as the impact of the Iran war feeds through to the outlook for borrowing costs and household finances.The Bank said the new projection compares with four million homeowners it had expected in December to face higher repayments by that point. It added that the increase would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 12:07 LONDON
NATO summit in Ankara opens with major defence spending and procurement announcements
NATO has opened its summit in Ankara with a series of defence spending and procurement announcements aimed at showing that allies are responding to pressure to strengthen collective security. The alliance said it will invest about $40bn in anti-drone capabilities, while also moving to buy up to 10 Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to replace ageing AWACS early warning planes. It will also acquire up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high-altitude surveillance drones, with Norway, Finland, Germany and Denmark signing a letter of intent for the purchase.Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance would also work together to acquire, store,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 10:32 LONDON
China submarine-launched missile test in the Pacific draws fresh scrutiny over trajectory
China has carried out what appears to be its first submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile test into the Pacific, according to the supplied material. The launch was made from a nuclear-powered submarine and involved a missile carrying a dummy warhead. The reported flight path has intensified concern across the Pacific because it crossed or approached the waters of several island states.The supplied rows say the missile flew over multiple Pacific nations and may have landed near Tuvalu's exclusive economic zone. They also say the exact landing point remains unknown, while earlier reporting suggested the missile passed over the exclusive economic zones... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 04:02 LONDON
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Iran funeral procession reaches Qom as mourning continues and officials project defiance
The body of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has reached the holy city of Qom, where further funeral rites are due to continue after a major procession in Tehran. Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered in the capital on Monday to see the coffin as the multi-day mourning sequence moved into its next stage. The latest developments show the ceremony continuing to function as both a religious event and a political display.The supplied material says the funeral has drawn large crowds in Tehran and that the body was then taken on to Qom for additional ceremonies. It also says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 01:59 LONDON
Canada picks Germany's TKMS for submarine programme ahead of NATO summit
Canada has selected Germany's TKMS, working with Norway, to build up to 12 new submarines in what officials have described as the country's largest defence procurement. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the decision on Monday, after a competition that also included South Korea's Hanwha Ocean. The programme is intended to replace Canada's ageing submarine fleet and expand its naval capabilities.Carney said the decision was made in a "more dangerous and divided world" and linked it to Canada's need to defend its interests, protect its citizens and strengthen its economy. He said the country would work with its German and Norwegian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 23:32 LONDON
UN General Assembly holds genocide-prevention session amid Gaza, Darfur and Myanmar crises
The United Nations General Assembly met in New York on Monday for a plenary session focused on the prevention of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. The discussion came as the world body faced renewed scrutiny over its response to major crises in Gaza, Darfur and Myanmar. The session was framed around the question of how states should act to stop mass atrocities before they escalate further.The meeting took place at UN headquarters in New York and was described as a discussion of nations' responsibility to prevent atrocity crimes. The timing was notable because the session coincided... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 17:35 LONDON
OPEC+ agrees to raise oil output again from August as prices ease
Seven OPEC+ members have agreed to raise oil production by 188,000 barrels per day from August, extending a series of monthly increases as the group continues to unwind earlier cuts. The decision was taken after a virtual meeting to review global market conditions and the outlook for demand. It is the fifth consecutive monthly increase announced by the same group of producers.The members involved are Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman. In a statement, the group said it would continue to monitor market conditions closely and keep full flexibility to increase, pause or reverse the phase-out of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 05:04 LONDON
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US sanctions Rwandan-linked firms over conflict minerals funding M23 in eastern DR Congo
The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwandan businessmen and companies it says are helping finance the M23 rebellion in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo through the illicit trade in conflict minerals. The measures were announced as part of a wider effort to disrupt smuggling networks moving minerals out of the DRC and into regional and international markets. The Treasury Department said the action is intended to cut off funding that supports the armed group's operations in the east of the country.The sanctioned individuals are Jean Malic Kalima, identified as chairman of Gasabo Gold Refinery, and Bosco Kayobotsi, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 04:06 LONDON
Ireland says it will work with EU on possible Aughinish Alumina sanctions update
Ireland says it will work with the European Union to update sanctions if an awaited independent report confirms that products from the Aughinish Alumina site in County Limerick are being used by Russia's army. Minister of State for International Development and the Diaspora Neale Richmond said the government would "absolutely work" within any EU decision and that it was taking the issue seriously. He said the matter was under investigation and that the government was "not stalling".Richmond made the comments on a current affairs programme, where he was asked what might happen once the report is published. He said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 16:00 LONDON
Iran signals new Strait of Hormuz service fees with special treatment for friendly countries
Iran has said vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz will face new service fees, while China and other friendly countries will receive special considerations. The announcement was made by Iran's ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, at the World Peace Forum in Beijing on Saturday. He said the measures were being discussed as part of new arrangements for the waterway, which links the Gulf to the Arabian Sea and is one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.Fazli said Iran was working in collaboration with Oman on the plans, describing the two countries as partners in shaping the future... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 09:30 LONDON
Erdogan warns Israel not to derail US-Iran deal amid regional peace push
Turkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that Israel must not be allowed to undermine a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. Speaking in Istanbul on Saturday alongside Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, he said regional peace efforts could not succeed without the backing of countries in the area. Erdogan said the agreement should not be allowed to be "dynamited" and argued that lasting solutions must draw strength from regional will and contributions.Erdogan said his government was closely following what he described as attempts by the Israeli administration to derail the deal. He also repeated his criticism... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 20:00 LONDON
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China pushes back on India-Japan Indo-Pacific and critical minerals messaging after Takaichi visit
China has criticised the Free and Open Indo-Pacific concept after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concluded a three-day visit to India. The comments came as New Delhi and Tokyo discussed regional strategy and cooperation on critical minerals during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ms Takaichi. Beijing also warned that such cooperation should not be directed at any third party or used to create exclusive blocs.Chinese spokesperson Yu Jing repeated the position set out by foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun a day earlier, saying the so-called Free and Open Indo-Pacific concept goes against the shared aspirations of regional countries... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 21:03 LONDON
Rights groups criticise Lebanon-Israel framework agreement over justice and return clauses
Six human rights and press freedom organisations have criticised the Lebanon-Israel framework agreement, saying it could restrict access to international justice and condition the return of displaced civilians along the border. In a joint statement released on Friday, the groups said the deal, brokered and signed in the United States on 26 June, appears to undermine protections for victims of serious international crimes. They said the most troubling provisions are clauses 3 and 13.The organisations named in the statement were Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the Lebanese Center for Human Rights, Legal Agenda, Reporters Without Borders and the Union of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 21:00 LONDON
Two Romanians jailed in London over stabbing of journalist Pouria Zeraati
Two Romanian nationals have been jailed in London for stabbing journalist Pouria Zeraati in what a judge said was an attack carried out for, or for the benefit of, a foreign power. The sentencing at the Old Bailey followed convictions last month over the March 2024 assault in Wimbledon. Zeraati works for Iran International, a Persian-language channel critical of the Iranian government.The court heard that Nandito Badea, 21, and George Stana, 25, attacked Zeraati as he walked to his car near his home, close to the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Stana was sentenced to 12 years in prison and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
Merz defends Germany's NATO spending as Trump renews criticism ahead of Ankara summit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended Germany's NATO defence spending after Donald Trump renewed his criticism of alliance members' contributions. The exchange comes days before NATO leaders are due to meet in Ankara next week. Trump described the spending balance as "ridiculous" and "one-sided" in posts earlier this week, while Merz said Germany would double its defence budget within four years.Merz said the planned increase would amount to the greatest effort Germany has ever made to strengthen its defence capabilities. He added that Germany had "no reason to shy away from anyone" and said the country was acting with responsibility... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:34 LONDON
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Canada and Alberta advance new pipeline plan after C$150bn investment pledge
Canada and Alberta have said they will move ahead with a new oil pipeline after announcing more than C$150bn in investments aimed at easing concerns in British Columbia and among First Nations. The plan was unveiled by Prime Minister Mark Carney after he travelled between British Columbia and Alberta on Thursday to present the package. It also includes port expansion in Vancouver, power infrastructure for a new liquefied natural gas terminal and new protections for the endangered southern resident killer whale.The pipeline would follow the route of the existing Trans Mountain pipeline before diverting to a new terminal, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:02 LONDON
Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Tehran as India sends delegation
India has sent an official delegation to Iran as funeral and mourning ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei begin in Tehran. Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain are attending on behalf of India, according to the supplied row. Iranian authorities have urged citizens, government officials and members of paramilitary groups to take part in large public gatherings to pay their respects.The funeral schedule is set to run over several days and across multiple locations. Khamenei's body is due to lie in state at Tehran's Grand Mosalla before a procession through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 15:01 LONDON
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Russian attacks kill four in Ukraine after deadliest Kyiv strikes this year
Russian attacks on Ukraine have killed at least four people in fresh strikes that hit the Sumy region and the central city of Kryvyi Rih, officials said on Friday. The attacks came a day after a large Russian barrage on Kyiv that authorities say killed at least 30 people, making it the deadliest assault on the capital this year. Ukrainian officials said the latest strikes also injured at least 10 people and caused further damage to homes and civilian buildings.In the Sumy region, a Russian drone struck a residential apartment building, killing two women, an elderly man and a toddler,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 11:29 LONDON
Australia raises concerns with Beijing over China's maritime activity near Taiwan
Australia has raised concerns directly with Chinese officials over Beijing's recent maritime activity near Taiwan, after Chinese state media described a new enforcement operation off the island's east coast. The reports say Chinese coast guard ships were sent into waters off Taiwan last month as part of what Beijing called a special maritime traffic law-enforcement operation. Taiwan says those waters are not Chinese territory and that Beijing has no right to claim jurisdiction there.According to the supplied report, Chinese state media said the operation took place in June and involved the inspection of 198 passing vessels. It also said three... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 09:33 LONDON
EU pushes digital euro to cut dependence on US payment systems
The European Union is accelerating support for a digital euro as policymakers seek to reduce reliance on payment infrastructure controlled by the United States. The move is being framed in Brussels as both a technological upgrade and a question of monetary sovereignty. It comes as European consumers still rely heavily on cash and cards for everyday purchases, despite years of discussion about digital currencies.According to the supporting material, the European Central Bank would back the digital euro as a stable form of money for payments in shops, online and between individuals. The report says the push has gained urgency because... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 14:09 LONDON
US diplomat urges Taiwan to build a dense drone force to deter conflict
The top United States diplomat in Taiwan has urged the island to build what he called a "hornet's nest" of drones, saying the technology could help deter conflict and strengthen regional security. Raymond Greene made the remarks at a drone forum in Taichung on Thursday, describing drones as a "game-changing opportunity" for Taiwan's defence. He said the United States and Taiwan could help anchor democratic drone production and reinforce deterrence.Greene, who heads the American Institute in Taiwan, said Taiwan should develop air, surface and subsurface drones in large numbers. He linked the proposal to lessons from Ukraine, saying drones had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 07:04 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
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 Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 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
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Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 LONDON
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
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
