US 10-year Treasury yield hits 19-year high as oil prices surge
The 10-year US Treasury yield rose to 5.02 percent on Tuesday, its highest level since the 2007 global financial crisis. The move came as traders increased bets on a Federal Reserve interest rate hike after another rise in oil prices. The benchmark yield is closely watched because it helps shape borrowing costs across US financial markets, including consumer debt and home mortgages.The rise in yields was not limited to the United States. Germany's 10-year bond yield reached 3.554 percent on Monday, its highest since mid-2009, while Japan's 10-year government bond yield breached 3 percent for the second time this month,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 12:59 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Gaza access call, Middle East strikes and Baltic tensions dominate noon briefing
The United Nations has urged Israel to give international investigators full access to every part of Gaza as recovery teams continue to pull human remains from the ruins, with the death toll still rising and pressure growing for a clearer picture of what happened on the ground. 🔗In the Middle East, oil prices jumped as fighting threatened supply routes, after Yemen's Iran aligned Houthis fired dozens of missiles and drones at a military air base in Khamis Mushait in southern Saudi Arabia. The exchange underlined how the conflict is spilling across borders and raising fears for energy flows. 🔗 🔗Saudi... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Sep 2026 12:20 LONDON
Kim Jong-un pledges unwavering support to Putin in letter backing Russia's war
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin promising what state media described as unwavering support for Moscow. In the message, Kim also referred to Russia's war against Ukraine as sacred, according to the report published on Tuesday. The letter comes as speculation grows that Pyongyang may be preparing to send more troops to Russia.The report said Kim told Putin that his will and that of the North Korean government were firm and unequivocal in seeking to expand and deepen joint work in a comprehensive way. It did not give a date for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 11:32 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: NATO boosts eastern defences as US confirms weapons in orbit and Houthi attacks widen
The biggest security shift came from Washington, where US officials publicly confirmed for the first time that the country has weapons in orbit capable of disabling or destroying enemy satellites, as the Golden Dome space interceptor programme was said to be ready for flight. The Pentagon watchdog also warned that the war with Iran exposed shortages of key munitions and bottlenecks in the US defence industrial base. 🔗 🔗Across Europe, NATO said it will increase support for Ukraine and strengthen its own defences along the eastern border with Russia after fresh strikes near Poland, while Lithuania said NATO fighter jets... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Sep 2026 08:41 LONDON
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Western settlement sanctions trigger Israel-UK diplomatic crisis
Tensions between Israel and several Western governments escalated after a group of 12 countries said on September 8 that they would introduce, support or consider restrictions on goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The move came as part of a wider dispute over settlement policy and the status of occupied East Jerusalem. Israel responded within 24 hours by ordering the United Kingdom to close its consulate in occupied East Jerusalem within 30 days.The diplomatic retaliation followed remarks in the UK parliament by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, who said the government could no longer "stand by" in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 08:32 LONDON
Europe opens lower as DAX leads the retreat, dollar firms and energy stays mixed
Executive summary: European markets opened under pressure, with the DAX, FTSE 100, Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 all lower in early trade. The move came alongside a firmer dollar, weaker euro and pound, softer gold and silver, and a modest rise in natural gas. Autos and broader cyclical sentiment were among the weakest pockets, while palladium was a rare gainer in the commodity complex. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
Serbia student movement submits election list ahead of snap vote
University students in Serbia have submitted a ballot list to the Republic Electoral Commission in a bid to contest the country's snap elections. The list, called "Student List - Students Win," was delivered after thousands of supporters marched through central Belgrade to the commission's headquarters. The move marks a new phase in a protest movement that has been active for nearly two years.Students carried boxes of signatures gathered in recent days as they sought to qualify for the ballot. The submission comes after parliament was dissolved on 8 September and snap elections were set for 25 October. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 08:07 LONDON
Russia resumes resupplying military bases in Syria under new deal
A Russian convoy has delivered supplies to the port of Tartous in Syria for the first time since a new Moscow-Damascus agreement was signed in August. The shipment marks a renewed flow of logistics to Russian facilities in western Syria, including Tartous port and the Hmeimim air base. The development comes as both governments continue talks over the future of the bases.According to the Syrian foreign ministry, the agreement would turn Tartous and Hmeimim into joint training and capacity-building centres, while Syria takes over civilian operations. The convoy reportedly reached Tartous on September 7 and consisted of four vessels. Satellite... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 08:04 LONDON
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US confirms weapons in orbit as Golden Dome space interceptors are said to be ready for flight
US officials have publicly confirmed for the first time that the country has weapons in orbit capable of disabling or destroying enemy satellites. The disclosure was made by Air Force Secretary Troy Meink during a military conference on Monday, according to the supplied material. Officials did not identify the systems, say how many are in orbit, or explain how they work.Meink also said space interceptors being developed for the Golden Dome missile defence system are "ready for flight". A Space Force statement said space control capabilities can be used in both offensive and defensive roles, including through kinetic and non-kinetic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 04:29 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Open Lower as Oil Surges Above $102 and Rate Anxiety Hits Risk Assets
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened under pressure, with Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Australia all lower as WTI crude jumped above $102 and the yen weakened against the dollar. The move points to a market dominated by inflation concerns, higher-rate expectations and a broad risk-off tone, while gold, silver and platinum also fell sharply. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
EU ministers meet in Dublin Castle for cohesion funding talks
Ireland's EU Presidency is hosting ministers and senior officials from across the European Union in Dublin Castle on Tuesday for talks on cohesion funding. Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers said the policy remains one of the bloc's most effective expressions of solidarity. The meeting is set to focus on how cohesion policy can support competitiveness while reducing regional disparities.Cohesion funding is designed to narrow economic, social and territorial gaps between member states and regions. According to the supplied material, it accounts for more than one third of the current EU budget, amounting to €392 billion. It is also described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 00:29 LONDON
UN warns Sudan aid network could collapse within weeks as funding runs short
Sudan's emergency relief network is at risk of collapse within weeks, the International Organization for Migration has warned, as fighting, heavy rains and continued displacement strain an already overstretched response. The agency said its Common Humanitarian Pipeline could face an imminent end if new donations do not arrive quickly. It said shelter and aid relief supplies could be depleted by the end of the month.The warning comes as the war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, which began in April 2023, continues to drive mass displacement and deepen hunger across the country. The IOM said the conflict,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 21:32 LONDON
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India to supply Nepal with emergency electricity after floods damage hydropower network
India has approved expedited electricity exports to Nepal after severe floods damaged much of the country's hydropower infrastructure and triggered widespread power shortages. The arrangement will allow up to 654 megawatts of electricity to be transmitted for 18 hours a day until 31 December. Nepal, which had previously met almost all of its energy needs from hydropower, has been forced to rely on imports since the disaster.India's Ministry of Power said the approval would help Nepal meet urgent power requirements during what it described as a difficult period. It also said the move would further strengthen long-standing energy cooperation between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 19:30 LONDON
UK armed forces member killed in road crash in Ukraine, Ministry of Defence says
A member of the UK armed forces has died in a road traffic incident in Ukraine, according to the Ministry of Defence. The incident happened on Saturday, and officials said it is not believed to have been the result of hostile action. The family has been informed and has asked for time before further details are released.A ministry spokesperson said the government's thoughts were with the person's loved ones at what it described as a difficult time. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting also said the news was very sad for the family and for those grieving within the armed forces. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 17:29 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Lower as Oil Surges, Tech and Small Caps Slip, and Energy Takes the Lead
Executive summary: US stocks opened under pressure, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones and Russell 2000 all lower in early trading. The sharpest move in the data is a jump in WTI crude above $103 a barrel, while energy shares outperformed and tech, chips, defence, gold and several industrial metals weakened. Bitcoin and ether were firmer, adding a risk-asset split to an already uneven open. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
Dangote refinery IPO set to become Africa's biggest-ever listing
Aliko Dangote's Nigerian oil refinery business is set to go public on the Nigerian exchange in a flotation that could become Africa's biggest-ever initial public offering. The listing of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals is scheduled for Monday, with share purchases open until 13 October. If the offer is fully subscribed, it could add about $23bn to Dangote's net worth.The public offering is being marketed as an IPO for ordinary investors as well as institutions, with a minimum subscription of 10 shares costing 5,250 naira. The company has also been promoted through banking platforms and fintech ventures, with a particular... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 14:03 LONDON
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Iran seizes assets of 240 dissidents and journalists as protest arrests top 6,000
Iran's judiciary has seized assets belonging to 240 dissidents, journalists and public figures and frozen 182 bank accounts, according to a report by the judiciary-affiliated Mizan news agency. The measures were announced as Police Chief Ahmadreza Radan said more than 6,000 people had been arrested over the January protests. The reported seizures were concentrated in Tehran, where 143 of the cases took place.Mizan said those targeted were accused of propaganda activities or actions against the country and in favour of hostile governments. It said some of the assets belonged to journalists working for Persian-language opposition broadcasters Iran International and Manoto,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 14:00 LONDON
Yemen government forces advance in Taiz as Houthis claim attacks on Saudi Arabia
Yemeni government-aligned forces have advanced in western Taiz after repelling a Houthi offensive, according to the supplied report. The fighting is taking place in southwestern Taiz province, where clashes have intensified as both sides seek to consolidate positions. The report says the advance followed support from air strikes targeting Houthi gatherings.The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, said on Monday that they launched attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia using dozens of ballistic missiles and drones. They said the strikes targeted military facilities and infrastructure, including aircraft hangars, radar installations, runways and ammunition depots at King Khalid airbase in Khamis... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 11:30 LONDON
Russian submarines intercepted near Arctic cable in joint NATO operation, officials say
Western officials say a joint NATO operation intercepted Russian submarines near a vital undersea cable in the Arctic last week. The incident took place near Svalbard and is being described as an attempt to destroy cable infrastructure that supports communications in the region. The account has raised fresh concern about the security of undersea networks that carry much of the United Kingdom's international data.According to two Western officials cited in the supplied material, covert Russian GUGI undersea warfare submarines were detected trying to damage a cable near Svalbard. The operation involved the United Kingdom, Norway and the United States, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 11:02 LONDON
Europe opens lower as Brent jumps, metals slide and rate-sensitive assets wobble
Executive summary: European markets opened under pressure, with the DAX, CAC 40, FTSE 100 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower in early trade. The sharpest cross-asset move was in Brent crude, which surged more than 6%, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium all fell. The euro and pound also weakened against the dollar, adding to the risk-off tone. Ether and natural gas moved higher, and global autos outperformed on a relative basis. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Asia-Pacific markets slide as oil spikes above $102, yen weakens and risk assets retreat
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with broad losses after a sharp jump in WTI crude to above $102 a barrel revived inflation concerns and pressured equities across Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea and Australia. The Nikkei 225, Hang Seng, Kospi and ASX 200 all fell, while the yen weakened modestly against the dollar. Gold and silver also declined, underscoring a session where higher energy costs and tighter policy worries outweighed support from a firmer Ether and natural gas. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Sydney council corruption inquiry hears allegations of threats and secret recording
A corruption inquiry in New South Wales has heard allegations that former Strathfield councillors threatened, followed and secretly recorded former mayor Matthew Blackmore after he refused to step down. The hearing is taking place under Operation Rosny, the code name for the investigation by the New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption. The inquiry is examining whether the conduct amounted to blackmail or illegal surveillance.Blackmore told the commission that he had initially agreed in 2022 to split the mayoralty, taking the role first before resigning so a Labor councillor could complete the term. He said that arrangement was expected to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 07:02 LONDON
Swedish election remains too close to call as opposition edges ahead in partial count
Sweden's national election remained unresolved on Monday as a partial count gave the opposition centre-left bloc a narrow lead over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's governing right-wing alliance. The election authority said votes from 6,195 of the country's 6,312 districts pointed to 176 seats for the bloc led by Social Democrats leader Magdalena Andersson, against 173 for the governing bloc in the 349-seat Riksdag. Final confirmation was still pending as overseas ballots and remaining districts were counted.The result leaves the country without a clear winner for now, despite the opposition's three-seat advantage in the latest tally. Officials said the final outcome... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 02:29 LONDON
Kosovo approves new government as presidential deadlock looms
Kosovo's parliament has approved a new government led by acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, ending three months of political paralysis. The vote gives the country a temporary reprieve, but it does not resolve the deeper dispute over who will become president. That issue now stands at the centre of the next phase of the crisis.The new administration was backed by 62 lawmakers in the 120-seat assembly, Parliamentary Speaker Albulena Haxhiu said on Sunday. Kurti's Vetevendosje party still needs opposition support to reach the two-thirds majority required to elect a president. It remains unclear when that vote will take place, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 17:32 LONDON
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Australian crossbench to introduce bill targeting military exports linked to rights breaches
Crossbench MPs in Australia are preparing to introduce legislation aimed at stopping defence equipment, technology or services from being used in ways that could breach the country's international human rights obligations. The proposal, described by its backers as "red lines" legislation, is due to be presented on Monday. It comes amid growing political pressure on the Albanese government over Australia's role in the F-35 supply chain and concerns about how parts may be used in the conflict in Gaza.The bill is being backed by MPs including David Pocock and Sophie Scamps, alongside Greens and independents Lidia Thorpe, Andrew Wilkie and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 16:34 LONDON
Houthis seize Bab al-Mandeb as Red Sea coast falls under their control
Houthi forces have completed their takeover of Yemen's Red Sea coastline, including the port city of Mocha and the island of Mayyun, also known as Perim, according to the supplied report. The advance gives them effective control over the Bab al-Mandeb strait, one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints. The development marks a major shift in the conflict and raises immediate concern for shipping through the Red Sea.The report says the takeover happened over the weekend and places Houthi positions just 20 kilometres from the African coast. It adds that more than 2,000 people fled from Yemen to Djibouti... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 16:29 LONDON
BRICS summit in New Delhi adopts declaration amid divisions over Iran, Ukraine and tariffs
BRICS leaders have adopted a joint declaration on the first day of their two-day summit in New Delhi, despite visible divisions over the wars in Iran and Ukraine. The New Delhi Declaration called for restraint in the Middle East and criticised unilateral tariffs, but it avoided naming the United States, Israel or Iran. The agreement was reached as leaders from the expanded 11-member bloc gathered in the Indian capital for talks on war, trade and global economic pressure.The declaration was adopted on Saturday, with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin among those attending the summit. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 13:30 LONDON
Niger military reshuffles top army command after failed mutiny
Niger's military government has appointed a new head of the armed forces after a failed mutiny that tested the junta's control over the security apparatus. A decree read on state television on Friday announced that General Mamane Sani Kiaou would replace General Moussa Salaou Barmou at the top of the armed forces. The reshuffle also included the promotion of General Abdourahmane Abou Zataka to army chief of staff.The changes follow a mutiny that began on 28 August and lasted almost 24 hours, according to the supporting report. Fighting was reported at the presidential palace, Niamey's international airport and a nearby... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
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BRICS summit drives UAE-India economic and financial cooperation
IBPC Dubai said the bilateral discussions at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi have created new momentum for UAE-India economic and development cooperation. Dr Sahitya Chaturvedi, Secretary-General of IBPC Dubai, described the talks as a strategic convergence between the UAE's "We the UAE 2031" growth vision and India's "Viksit Bharat @2047" roadmap. Chaturvedi said the meeting between H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi covered defence, AI, space, critical minerals and CEPA. He said the talks offer a blueprint for co-creating a prosperity corridor within BRICS.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 09:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Hormuz tensions rise as Congo Ebola toll climbs and Europe faces political strain
Security in the Gulf came under fresh strain after Iranian authorities said one person was killed and three others injured when a merchant vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane already under pressure from regional tensions. 🔗 Bahrain also said it would not join an Iran proposed meeting in Oman on Monday on safe passage for shipping in the strait, underlining the diplomatic split over how to protect traffic through the waterway. 🔗In Yemen and along the Red Sea coast, the Houthis said they had carried out a drone and missile strike on a military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Sep 2026 08:37 LONDON
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UK security adviser says Europe must endure hard winter to keep pressure on Russia
The UK national security adviser has said Europe must be prepared to endure "real hardship" this winter if it wants to maintain economic pressure on Russia. Jonathan Powell made the remarks in Kyiv at the Yalta European Strategy forum, where he argued that sanctions on Moscow are working and should not be eased. He said the current approach of supporting Ukraine while tightening pressure on Russia should continue despite the strain of energy shortages across Europe.Powell said talk of Russian escalation was not a problem but a sign that pressure on President Vladimir Putin was having an effect. He urged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 06:32 LONDON
Sweden votes in tight general election as opposition and Kristersson bloc run neck and neck
Sweden is voting in a closely fought general election that could return the left-wing opposition to power or bring the far-right Sweden Democrats into government for the first time. The contest has narrowed sharply in the final days of campaigning, leaving Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's alliance and the opposition bloc separated by little more than a dead heat in opinion polls. The result is expected to determine not only who leads the next government, but also how much influence the Sweden Democrats will have over policy.Magdalena Andersson, the opposition leader and head of the centre-left Social Democrats, said on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 04:59 LONDON
Spain advances Sahrawi citizenship bill amid concern in Morocco
Spain's lower house of parliament has approved a bill that would create a special route to Spanish citizenship for Sahrawis born in Western Sahara before 29 September 1977, with first-degree descendants also covered. The measure passed by 168 votes to 31, with 145 abstentions, and now moves to the Senate for further scrutiny. The proposal is being watched closely in Morocco because of its possible effect on Spain's wider relationship with Rabat.Under the bill, eligible Sahrawis would be able to apply through a special procedure without meeting the normal residency requirement. The text would also shorten the residence period for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 03:30 LONDON
US court blocks Trump administration plan to cut FEMA workforce
A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully in ordering personnel changes that would have cut and constrained the workforce of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The decision was issued on Friday by US District Judge Susan Illston in California. It centres on temporary FEMA reservists whose contracts are used to support disaster response after hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other emergencies.Judge Illston said the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees FEMA, exceeded its authority when it moved to restrict the agency's ability to manage its own workforce. Labor groups representing federal workers brought the case after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 21:29 LONDON
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Bahrain refuses Iran's proposed Hormuz shipping meeting in Oman
Bahrain has said it will not take part in a proposed meeting in Oman on Monday that Iran says will focus on safe passage for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The Bahraini Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that it would not join the gathering in Muscat, despite Iran describing the talks as a consultation on the future of the waterway. The decision adds a new diplomatic wrinkle to efforts to discuss security around one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.In its statement, Bahrain said regional security and stability could not be preserved through what it called a policy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 21:02 LONDON
US uses Alien Terrorist Removal Court for first time as Afghan woman is deported
The US Department of Justice said Nazira Haji Zada has been deported to Afghanistan after appearing before the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a little-used federal court created in 1996. Officials said this was the first time the court had been used since it was established nearly 30 years ago. The case marks a rare use of a legal mechanism designed to remove people the government classifies as alien terrorists.According to the department, Haji Zada, 47, had been living in Fort Worth, Texas, and was arrested in 2024. Attorney General Todd Blanche filed removal papers on July 15 this year, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 20:35 LONDON
Nepal flood response under scrutiny as missing toll remains high
Nepal's government is facing renewed criticism over its response to the catastrophic flooding that has devastated mountain communities in Nepal and Tibet. The disaster has killed at least 1,410 people and left 5,651 missing across the wider affected area, according to the supplied report. Prime Minister Balendra Shah, who took office six months ago, is now under close scrutiny as rescue and relief efforts continue.The report says Shah visited Nuwakot in Nepal the day after flood damage there, while families in other affected areas say help has been slow to arrive. One man from Dhanusa district said he asked the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 20:29 LONDON
Around 150,000 protest across Germany against AfD after Saxony-Anhalt election win
About 150,000 people took part in demonstrations across Germany on Saturday against the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, after the party won a strong result in last week's state election in Saxony-Anhalt. The protests were held in around 20 cities, including Berlin, Hamburg and Munich, as organisers called for the party to be banned. In the capital, police said several thousand people joined multiple demonstrations, while the AfD staged a counter-demonstration.Organisers said the rallies were aimed at preventing the party from gaining government power in Saxony-Anhalt. Protesters carried signs reading "Ban the AfD now" and "Democracy needs no alternatives,"... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
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Trump says a unified Ireland would be 'fantastic' during Dublin visit
United States President Donald Trump has said he would like to see Ireland unified, describing that outcome as "fantastic" during a visit to Dublin. He made the remarks while sitting alongside Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, in comments that quickly drew attention in London and Belfast. Trump said he did not want to cause problems, but added that he believed unification would happen eventually.The president's comments came on Saturday during his trip to the Irish capital, where he was asked about Northern Ireland's constitutional future. He said, "I'd love to see it unified," and added that the United Kingdom would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 15:59 LONDON
US narrows military protection windows for tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
The United States has begun telling oil tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz to travel at specific times if they want to receive military protection, according to reports cited on Saturday. The change comes after Iran stepped up attacks on vessels moving through the area at night. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important routes for oil and gas shipments, making any shift in security arrangements closely watched by shipping and energy markets.The reported instruction was sent to tanker operators through emails from the US naval coordination centre to maritime advisers, according to the report. Since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 07:30 LONDON
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward East Sea after joint drills
South Korea said North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea on Saturday, in a launch that came a day after trilateral maritime drills ended. The South Korean military said it detected the missiles at about 5:20am local time and estimated that they travelled around 250 kilometres. Officials in Seoul said they were sharing information with the United States and Japan as they assessed the launch.The Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were launched from North Korea's eastern coastal area of Wonsan. It said South Korean and US intelligence authorities tracked the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 06:59 LONDON
Israel-Lebanon Rome talks delayed to October amid renewed strikes
The next round of Israel-Lebanon negotiations in Rome has been delayed until October, according to a US official. The talks had previously been expected in early September, but the planned meeting in the Italian capital will not now go ahead as scheduled. The delay comes as strikes have increased in recent days and follows Israel's destruction of Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon the day before.The same official said Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors will still meet at the State Department in Washington next week to discuss ongoing developments and the continued implementation of a framework deal agreed in June. That arrangement,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 01:30 LONDON
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UN Security Council extends partial Sudan arms embargo for one month amid wider sanctions talks
The UN Security Council has unanimously extended its partial arms embargo on Sudan's Darfur region for one month while members continue negotiating possible changes to the sanctions regime. The vote keeps the existing restrictions in place and gives diplomats more time to discuss a US proposal to broaden the embargo across all of Sudan. The decision comes as the war in Sudan passes the three-year mark and pressure grows over how to respond to the conflict.All 15 council members backed the one-month extension on Friday, according to the supplied material. The US said it welcomed the adoption and argued that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 00:30 LONDON
UK lawmakers reject assisted dying bill after narrow Commons vote
The UK House of Commons has rejected a bill that would have allowed terminally ill adults in England and Wales to apply for assisted death. Lawmakers voted 286 to 270 against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) bill on Friday, ending the latest attempt to change the law. The result closes a two-year parliamentary debate that had returned repeatedly to one of the country's most sensitive social and legal questions.The proposal would have allowed adults with less than six months to live to seek an assisted death, subject to approval from at least two doctors and an expert panel.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 19:03 LONDON
ECB chief economist defends rate rise as eurozone inflation stays above target
The European Central Bank's chief economist has described the bank's latest interest rate increase as a measured adjustment, after policymakers raised borrowing costs by a quarter of a percentage point. Philip Lane said the move came in response to a significant inflation problem, with eurozone inflation still running above the bank's 2% target. He made the comments at the Dublin Economic Workshop's annual conference in Wexford.The ECB lifted rates from 2.25% to 2.5% in a decision announced the previous day. Lane said energy prices were at the centre of the move, and argued that governments should respond to inflation pressures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 19:00 LONDON
Houthis seize Perim Island and Mokha, tightening grip on Red Sea shipping lane
The Houthis have reportedly expanded their control along Yemen's western Red Sea coast, taking Perim Island at the mouth of the Bab al-Mandab Strait and capturing the port city of Mokha. The advance gives the Iran-backed group a stronger position on one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints. It also deepens concern over the security of a shipping lane used by vessels moving between the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.A source from Yemen's internationally recognised government said Perim, also known as Mayyun, was seized after pro-government forces withdrew on Friday. Military sources said Mokha fell a day... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 18:29 LONDON
Russia returns naval convoy to the Mediterranean under close NATO surveillance
Russia's navy has reappeared in the Mediterranean after a two-month gap, with a convoy of ships reported to have reached the Syrian port of Tartus. The movement was tracked closely by European and British naval assets as the vessels passed through the Strait of Gibraltar and across the central Mediterranean. The convoy is linked to Moscow's maritime logistics network that supports its military presence in Syria.According to the supplied reporting, the ships were detected switching off their automatic identification system transponders before passing Gibraltar. The convoy included the sanctioned cargo vessel Sparta, the sanctioned tanker General Skobelev and the replenishment... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 18:04 LONDON
Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists sentenced as court hands down prison terms
A Hong Kong court has sentenced three prominent activists to prison terms of up to seven years over their roles in organising annual vigils for the victims of the 4 June 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. The ruling was delivered on Friday in a case that has intensified scrutiny of the city's national security law and its impact on political expression. The defendants are Lee Cheuk-yan, Chow Hang-tung and Albert Ho, all of whom were linked to the now-disbanded Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China.Lee, 69, and Chow, 41, were each sentenced to seven years in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 13:31 LONDON
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Anthropic says AI models were used in state surveillance campaigns targeting dissidents
Anthropic says it has disrupted several state-sponsored surveillance operations that used its artificial intelligence models to target dissidents and minority communities. The company said the campaigns were detected and stopped between January and July, and that they originated in China, Iran and West Africa. According to the disclosure, the operations focused on diaspora communities, including Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, Tibetan and Falun Gong communities, and Iranian opponents living abroad.The company said one Iranian-linked case involved actors developing a method to identify people through their social media accounts. In another case, a contractor working for Malian national security authorities used the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 10:06 LONDON
Anthropic says its AI models were misused in attempts linked to biological weapons research
Anthropic said it has disrupted several attempts to use its artificial intelligence models for research that could help develop biological weapons. The company said the cases were identified over the past eight months and were set out in a report published on Thursday. It said the misuse involved its Claude chatbot and other models, and that it acted cautiously where it could not determine whether the work was legitimate or malicious.One case in May involved a scientist seeking help with a grant application to engineer mutations to chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus, in a way that would make it more harmful... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 09:31 LONDON
Australian fuel prices set to rise as oil spikes and markets sell off
Australian motorists are expected to face higher fuel prices in the coming weeks after a sharp rise in global oil markets. Prices are on track to climb by 20 to 30 cents as Brent crude moved to its highest level since mid-May, briefly pushing towards US$110 a barrel before settling above US$108 in late Friday trade. The move comes as investors sell stocks and bonds amid growing concern about the Middle East conflict and wider market stress.The latest increase in oil prices has fed through quickly to expectations for retail fuel costs in Australia. The market reaction has also been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
Anthropic says Claude was used in missile guidance and espionage operations
Anthropic has said its Claude artificial intelligence models were used in attempts to support missile guidance software in northern Yemen and to run a Russian-linked cyber-espionage operation. The company set out the allegations in a new threat report published on Friday, describing what it said were multiple malicious campaigns that it disrupted. It said the cases ranged from weapons design to phishing, data theft and covert influence activity.In the Yemen case, Anthropic said it intervened to block an effort to deploy Claude for missile guidance software, including work linked to a guided rocket and a long-range ballistic missile. The report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 06:30 LONDON
Vance brands Democrats 'party of hatred' as Trump rallies Republicans in Dallas
US Vice President JD Vance used a prime-time Republican convention speech in Dallas to attack Democrats as the "party of hatred" and urge voters to back Republicans in November's midterm elections. He spoke at the American Airlines Center before a large crowd that greeted him with chants of "JD! JD!".The speech was followed by an appearance from President Donald Trump, who praised Vance and then returned to familiar campaign themes. Vance said Democrats were running candidates who would tell children what they are allowed to say, how they are allowed to live and who they ought to hate. He added... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 04:37 LONDON
Peru joins US-led Shield of the Americas security alliance after talks with Marco Rubio
Peru has announced that it will join the US-led Shield of the Americas security alliance, a regional initiative focused on intelligence sharing and military cooperation against drug cartels. The move was confirmed in Lima after talks between Peru's newly elected right-wing leader, Keiko Fujimori, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It places Peru among the latest governments in the region to sign up to the coalition, which is also known as the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition.Fujimori said the decision reflected Peru's own experience confronting organised violence, saying the country had previously had to deal with terrorism and now faces... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 23:03 LONDON
Greens co-founder backs senators over split on koala park carbon credits
A prominent founding figure of the Australian Greens has backed three senators who broke ranks over a native forest carbon credit plan linked to the Great Koala National Park in New South Wales. The intervention comes after the party split over whether to support the federal method used to register the project. The dispute has also drawn a sharp response from Labor, which rejected claims that the plan amounts to commodifying the environment.The issue centres on the Improved Native Forest Management method, or INFM, a federal scheme that allows state governments to earn carbon credit units by stopping planned logging... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 21:34 LONDON
Trump pledges $5,000 payout to every adult American if Republicans keep Congress
US President Donald Trump has promised to give $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in November's midterm elections. The pledge has drawn immediate attention because of its scale, its election-linked condition and the lack of detail on how it would be financed. It also raises questions about whether such a payment could be carried out under US law.According to the report, federal law prohibits offering payments in exchange for votes and separately restricts promises of federally funded benefits in return for political support. The article says Trump's offer may... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 21:31 LONDON
France warns TV channel over possible return of expelled pro-Kremlin commentator
France's interior minister has warned that a television channel could face criminal proceedings if it puts expelled Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova back on air. The warning comes after the channel indicated she may appear again soon by video link. The case has become the latest flashpoint in France over media freedom, foreign influence and the enforcement of expulsion measures.Interior Minister Laurent Nunez wrote to the country's media regulator, saying Fedorova had been accused of manipulating information and public debate and of infringing the fundamental interests of the nation. He said any return to air would directly contravene the expulsion and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 19:00 LONDON
Sara Netanyahu faces defamation suit over claim on October 7 attacks
Sara Netanyahu is facing a defamation lawsuit after comments suggesting that opposition politician Yair Golan had advance notice of Hamas' October 7 attacks on Israel. The case was filed in Israel and centres on remarks she made in a television interview last week. Golan says the allegation was false and damaging, and is seeking 2.55 million Israeli new shekel, or about $1.17 million, in compensation.According to the supporting material, Netanyahu questioned how Golan had managed to reach the scene so quickly after the attacks began. She suggested that, because of his military background, he must have been aware of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 15:03 LONDON
Japan protests UN world map over depiction of disputed Kuril islands
Japan has asked for a revision to a new world map adopted by the United Nations, saying it wrongly depicts the disputed Kuril islands as part of Russia. The map, based on the Equal Earth cartographic projection, was adopted by the UN General Assembly on Friday and is intended to present continental landmasses in a more accurate scale than the traditional Mercator projection. Japan said the depiction could spread misconceptions about its territory and geographical names.Japanese government spokesperson Minoru Kihara said on Thursday that the map contained a depiction that contradicted the Japanese government's position. He said Japan had lodged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 14:30 LONDON
British man charged over alleged Russian-linked sabotage plot as court case moves to the Old Bailey
Joshua Cammidge, a 31-year-old man from Swindon, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday after being charged with terror offences in connection with an alleged plan to help Russian security forces sabotage a drone factory. Prosecutors say he is accused of assisting the GRU Volunteer Corps and of carrying out preparatory conduct under the National Security Act 2023. District Judge Daniel Sternberg adjourned the case until a hearing at the Old Bailey on 25 September.The Crown Prosecution Service alleged that Cammidge researched four drone manufacturing sites and a WiFi jamming device, and that he carried out reconnaissance on potential targets.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 13:29 LONDON
Iranian rial falls to new lows as war and blockade deepen economic crisis
Six months after war broke out between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, the country's economic strain has intensified sharply. The Iranian rial has continued to slide, reaching new lows as households face rising prices and tighter budgets. The latest deterioration comes amid an ongoing war and a reinstated US naval blockade, both of which have disrupted daily life and trade.According to free-market currency data cited in the supplied material, the rial has fallen from about 1.45 million per US dollar in March 2026 to more than 2.1 million by early September. By Thursday, the free-market dollar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:33 LONDON
Houthi missile and drone attacks hit Saudi civilian and energy sites as tensions rise
Missile and drone attacks have struck civilian and economic sites in several Saudi cities, injuring dozens of civilians and causing fires and temporary disruption at energy facilities. The incidents were reported in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jizan and Najran, according to the supplied material. The attacks are being described as part of a renewed escalation linked to the conflict in Yemen.The confirmed locations indicate a broad pattern of cross-border pressure rather than a single isolated strike. The material says the attacks injured dozens of civilians and affected energy facilities, but it does not give a precise casualty count or a full... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:30 LONDON
UK and NATO allies intercept Russian plot to target undersea cable near Svalbard
Western officials say a joint NATO operation intercepted Russian submarines that were attempting to destroy a vital undersea cable in the Arctic near Svalbard. According to two officials cited in the supplied material, Britain, Norway and the United States were involved in the operation and stopped the submarines before the cable was damaged. The incident is being described as part of wider concern over the security of subsea infrastructure.The cable in question connects Svalbard to Norway and lies about 2,700 metres below the surface. The same material says the submarines were covert Russian GUGI undersea warfare vessels. Russia has denied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 08:02 LONDON
Netanyahu visits Israeli troops in occupied southern Syria again as Damascus condemns move
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a third visit to Israeli troops in an occupied stretch of southern Syria, prompting a fresh protest from Damascus. The visit took place on Wednesday on the Syrian side of Mount Hermon, near the Israel-Syria border, alongside Defence Minister Israel Katz. Netanyahu used the trip to repeat his claim that Iran's government is nearing collapse.During the visit, Netanyahu said there was still work to be done and that the main task was to bring down what he called the "terror regime" in Iran. He added that Israel was very close to that goal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
Sydney businessman sentenced in Australia's first foreign interference case
A Sydney businessman has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for reckless foreign interference, in what is described as the first time an Australian has been sentenced for the offence. Alexander Csergo was told he will be eligible for parole as early as next month because of time already spent in custody. The case centres on reports he compiled for two suspected Chinese spies while he was working in Shanghai.The District Court heard that Csergo, 58, had spent more than 600 days in custody before sentencing on Thursday. A jury found him guilty in March after weeks of evidence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 06:29 LONDON
Chinese cargo ship completes Arctic route to the UK via Russia's Northern Sea Route
A Chinese container ship has arrived at Teesport in the United Kingdom after completing a 25-day voyage through Russia's Northern Sea Route. The vessel, Dubai Tower, is operated by Chinese shipping company Sea Legend and is being presented as part of a seasonal China-Europe Arctic container service. The journey is being watched closely because it offers a faster alternative to established Asia-Europe shipping corridors.The ship left Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in eastern China on 15 August carrying about 1,500 containers. Those containers included energy-storage equipment, power batteries and photovoltaic components, according to the supplied material. The service is described as the first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
Thousands protest in Ljubljana as Slovenia opens Israel's first embassy
Thousands of people have protested in Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana, as Israel opened its first embassy in the country. The demonstration took place on Wednesday near the hotel where the inauguration was being held, according to the supplied report. Protesters carried banners reading "We stand together for peace and Palestine" and "Genocide is not self-defence".The opening came after Prime Minister Janez Jansa pushed through a diplomatic reset with Israel, reversing the approach of his predecessor, Robert Golob. The report says Golob's government had described the war in Gaza as a genocide. It also says the protest coincided with a political backlash... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 04:30 LONDON
US says latest Caribbean boat strike killed three amid anti-drug campaign
The United States has announced another military strike on a boat in the Caribbean Sea, saying three people were killed. The strike was disclosed by US Southern Command late on Wednesday and is the latest in a campaign targeting vessels the administration describes as linked to drug trafficking. The operation adds to a broader pattern of unilateral US action in international waters.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is now seeking to work with allied countries on anti-drug operations while still reserving the option to strike ships when it judges that necessary. Speaking in Quito, he said the approach... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 02:30 LONDON
Moira Deeming to run for Family First in Victoria election
Former Liberal MP Moira Deeming has been named as Family First's candidate for the Western Metropolitan Region in Victoria's coming state election. The announcement was made on Thursday morning alongside Family First national director Lyle Shelton. Victorians are due to vote on November 28.Deeming, who now sits as a crossbench member of the upper house, said she had no regrets about the decision to contest the election with Family First. She also said she had been approached by a number of political parties. Shelton said her "resilience and tenacity" made her the right candidate for the party, and said she... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 01:30 LONDON
UK West Bank settlement sanctions trigger Israeli diplomatic retaliation and muted US response
Israel has moved to escalate its response after the United Kingdom unveiled sanctions against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. According to the supplied material, Israel said it would shut Britain's diplomatic mission to the Palestinians, expel UK military staff from a coordination base near Gaza and bar nearly a dozen British lawmakers from entering the country. The measures mark a sharp widening of a dispute that began with the British announcement on settlement trade restrictions.The UK said it acted out of what it described as a moral imperative to stop the destruction of the two-state solution. It accused... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 23:02 LONDON
IAEA refers Iran to UN Security Council over nuclear non-compliance after board vote
The International Atomic Energy Agency has formally referred Iran to the United Nations Security Council after its Board of Governors approved a resolution in Vienna. The move is the first such referral in 20 years and marks a fresh escalation in the dispute over Iran's nuclear programme. The resolution was backed by 23 countries, with eight abstentions, while China, Russia and Niger voted against it.The board action was tabled by the United Kingdom, France, Germany and the United States. It cites a lack of information on Iran's nuclear material, including stockpiles of highly enriched uranium, and says inspectors have been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 21:59 LONDON
North Korea nears completion of Yalu River bridge after more than 12 years of delay
North Korea is close to finishing its side of a long-delayed bridge over the Yalu River on the border with China, according to satellite analysis cited in the supplied reporting. The structure has been under construction for years and is now said to be approaching completion, raising the prospect of an inauguration in the near future. The project links the North Korean city of Sinuiju with the Chinese city of Dandong.The analysis, attributed to SI Analytics, said customs and immigration facilities on the North Korean side were nearly complete in early September. It also pointed to signs that the project... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 17:00 LONDON
China renews One China dispute over UN resolution and Taiwan
Beijing has renewed its dispute with Taiwan over the interpretation of a United Nations General Assembly resolution, saying Taiwan has never been and will never be a country. The comments came in a fresh exchange over Resolution 2758, which China says confirms the One China principle. The row centres on competing claims about Taiwan's status and the meaning of the 1971 vote.Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning accused the authorities led by Lai Ching-te of distorting the resolution and of showing what she described as a separatist position on Taiwan independence. She said the resolution settled the question of China,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 15:33 LONDON
Israel orders UK consulate in East Jerusalem to close within 30 days amid sanctions row
Israel has said it will close the British consulate in East Jerusalem within 30 days, escalating its response to new UK sanctions and trade restrictions linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The move is part of a wider set of retaliatory measures announced after London joined other countries in backing a two-state statement and imposing restrictions on settlement-related goods and services. Israel also said British diplomats at the consulate would lose their diplomatic status in 30 days.According to the supporting material, Israel has told UK staff on a Gaza coordination mission and British diplomats in Ramallah to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 14:29 LONDON
Serbia calls snap parliamentary elections for October 25 amid anti-corruption protests
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has dissolved parliament and called snap parliamentary elections for October 25, in a move that comes amid nearly two years of student-led anti-corruption protests. The vote is being held almost two years earlier than scheduled and is expected to be a major test for the ruling Serbian Progressive Party. Vucic announced the date in a nationally televised address on Wednesday.Parliamentary elections were not due until December 2027, making the decision a significant acceleration of Serbia's political timetable. Vucic said the country had experienced major turbulence over the past year and a half and argued that election... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 13:33 LONDON
Investigation finds evidence of possible chemical weapons use in Sudan
A 32-page investigation has found what it describes as credible evidence supporting witness accounts of toxic chemical exposure linked to military activity in Sudan between 2024 and 2025. The report says the alleged exposure took place in civilian areas during the war that began in 2023. It also says the findings point to a possible chlorine-related incident in September 2024.The investigation was led by former senior officials of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, or OPCW, including two people who served with the body when it received the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize for work on the global ban... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 13:30 LONDON
Kurds debate rights after SDF integration into Syrian government forces
The merger of the Syrian Democratic Forces into Syria's government forces last month has triggered a wider debate among Kurds about how their rights can now be secured. The discussion is unfolding in Syria and among Kurdish communities in neighbouring Iraq and Turkey, where the move is being watched as a major shift in the country's postwar political order. Supporters say it could open a path to constitutional politics, while critics fear it may weaken the Kurdish cause.According to the supplied report, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has promised constitutional protection for Kurdish language and political rights. Mazloum Abdi, the SDF... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 08:02 LONDON
Premier Coal workers back strike action in Western Australia as talks break down
Workers at Premier Coal in Collie have voted to take protected industrial action after talks over a final enterprise agreement broke down. The mine sits at the centre of Western Australia's coal supply chain and is the main supplier to Synergy's Muja and Collie power plants, about 200 kilometres south of Perth. The dispute comes as the state prepares to phase out coal-fired power by 2030.The vote followed failed negotiations on Wednesday morning, according to the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union state secretary, Steve McCartney. Workers are seeking better pay and clearer terms on redundancies as part of the final agreement.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 06:30 LONDON
US warns Taiwan Strait conflict could be globally disastrous ahead of expected Trump-Xi summit
The top United States diplomat in Taipei has warned that any conflict across the Taiwan Strait would have a larger impact on the global economy than the Second World War. Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan, made the remarks at a defence forum in Taipei on Wednesday. He said the issue of securing peace in the Taiwan Strait was among the most urgent facing the region.Greene linked the warning to the expected meeting later this month between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in the United States. He said the summit offered an opportunity... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
US imposes import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods as trade dispute deepens
The United States has ordered an import ban on Canadian products including alcoholic spirits, dairy goods and motorbikes, in a sharp new escalation of the trade dispute between the two countries. The move was announced in a series of executive orders on Tuesday and is due to take effect on 29 September. It comes as Canadian retaliatory tariffs on American goods begin to bite, extending a confrontation that has already disrupted one of the world's largest trading relationships.US President Donald Trump said Canada was "discriminating in fact against the commerce of the United States" as he set out the ban.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 04:31 LONDON
US expands sanctions on Iran's aviation sector under Operation Economic Outcast
The United States has announced a new package of sanctions targeting Iran's aviation sector, in a move aimed at increasing economic pressure on Tehran. The Treasury Department said on Tuesday that 36 Iran-related sanctions were imposed on commercial and private airlines, as well as on aviation firms and service providers. The measures are part of an effort described by Washington as Operation Economic Outcast.The latest action expands existing sanctions on the privately owned airline Mahan Air and extends pressure to other Iran-based aviation companies. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration had promised severe consequences for those providing financial support... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 01:30 LONDON
Pentagon shake-up deepens as Hegseth drives military overhaul
The United States military is facing a new period of internal strain as Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth pushes ahead with a promised shake-up at the Pentagon. The latest development is the departure of Dan Driscoll, who stepped down last week as US Secretary of the Army after clashing repeatedly with Hegseth over the pace and direction of reform. The upheaval has intensified scrutiny of how the Pentagon is being run and whether the changes could affect the wider strength of the US armed forces.According to the supplied material, Driscoll was one of the most senior political figures in the Army... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 01:03 LONDON
Nicaragua presses ICJ to keep Germany Gaza genocide case alive
Nicaragua has urged the International Court of Justice to allow its case against Germany to continue, arguing that German arms exports to Israel helped facilitate genocide in Gaza. The hearing is taking place in The Hague, where judges are considering Germany's preliminary objections to the case. Germany wants the court to throw out the complaint at an early stage, while Nicaragua says the case should proceed to a full examination.At the hearing on Tuesday, Germany said the case was improperly filed and that the court lacks jurisdiction. Germany's legal team also argued that Nicaragua did not properly try to resolve... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 19:06 LONDON
Ukraine prosecutor general resigns after anti-corruption raid on office
Ruslan Kravchenko has resigned as Ukraine's prosecutor general after anti-corruption investigators raided his office in a case linked to alleged money laundering and illegal call centres. The resignation came on Monday after investigators used ladders to enter the office during a search connected to the wider probe. The case has become a fresh political problem for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who spoke separately with Kravchenko and the heads of the two anti-corruption agencies involved.According to the supplied material, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office say they uncovered a sprawling criminal scheme involving government officials. They allege that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 19:03 LONDON
UK rejects renewed Argentine pressure over Malvinas sovereignty
A British minister has said there is "no doubt" about British sovereignty over the Malvinas, after Argentina stepped up its claims to the South Atlantic islands. The statement came as the dispute again moved into the diplomatic spotlight, with Buenos Aires threatening sanctions against oil companies operating in the area. The row also follows renewed political signalling from both sides over the islands, which the UK administers and Argentina claims as its own.The minister, a member of the UK foreign ministry and parliament, said the British position was clear and that the United States also understood London's stance. She said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 17:37 LONDON
Maldives presses UK to reopen Chagos sovereignty talks
The Maldives has asked the United Kingdom to reopen talks over the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, arguing that the archipelago should not be handed to Mauritius. In a letter to UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, President Mohamed Muizzu said the Maldives wanted meaningful dialogue on the issue. The request adds a new claimant's voice to a long-running dispute centred on the strategically important islands in the Indian Ocean.According to a statement from the Maldivian presidential office, Muizzu said he was deeply disappointed that the UK had not consulted the Maldives before agreeing to transfer sovereignty to Mauritius. He urged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 17:33 LONDON
EU condemns Serbian officials for attending Ratko Mladic funeral as accession tensions rise
European Union leaders have condemned the attendance of senior Serbian officials at the funeral of Ratko Mladic, saying the images from the ceremony were shocking and incompatible with Serbia's path towards membership. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa issued identical statements on Tuesday after the previous day's commemoration in Serbia. They said the presence of official figures at the funeral was deeply regrettable and showed a failure to confront a dark chapter in Europe's recent history.The criticism followed reports that Serbia's justice minister had initially announced military and state honours for Mladic before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 16:39 LONDON
Argentina moves to file criminal complaint over Falklands oil operations
Argentina has said it will file criminal charges against Navitas Petroleum and several related executives over hydrocarbon activity near the Falkland Islands. The move is the latest legal step in a long-running sovereignty dispute with the United Kingdom over the South Atlantic territory, which Argentina calls the Malvinas. According to the Argentine presidency, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno will submit the complaint.The case is expected to target Navitas Petroleum Development & Production Ltd, Navitas Petroleum Atlantic United, Navitas Petroleum LP, JHI Associates Inc and Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas Ltd. Argentina says the companies are operating under licences issued by what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 14:07 LONDON
MSF warns Sudan's healthcare system is near collapse amid aid cuts and war
Doctors Without Borders has warned that Sudan's healthcare system is nearing collapse as international aid funding falls and the war continues to drive violence and displacement. The medical charity said more than a third of the country's health facilities are now out of service, leaving patients with fewer places to turn for treatment. It said the strain is worsening across a country already facing a severe humanitarian emergency.The organisation said about 37% of Sudan's health facilities are nonoperational and that the United Nations response plan for the country is only 41% funded. It also said patients are being pushed toward... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 14:05 LONDON
THE GROWTH ILLUSION: HOW GDP TRICKERY MASKED THE DEATH OF THE MIDDLE CLASS
We are fed a daily diet of triumphant economic headlines. The S&P 500 hits record highs, corporate earnings smash forecasts, and central bankers beam at GDP charts pointing up and to the right. Politicians line up to remind us how much "wealthier" we are compared to our parents or grandparents. On paper, they are right. The average worker makes vastly more dollars today than at any point in human history. But step outside the spreadsheet and into the street, and the math fails the reality test. If we are so undeniably prosperous, why does buying a modest home feel like... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 01 Sep 2026 13:58 LONDON
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan
The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 LONDON
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 Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 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
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
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 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
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
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age In today’s world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, it’s a lifeline. The ability to sift fact from fiction, especially in matters as consequential as migration, is essential for individuals, communities, and the institutions that serve them. The migration landscape is uniquely vulnerable to the hazards of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, collectively known as MDM. The consequences of inaccurate or misleading information can ripple far beyond the individual, affecting entire communities and the systems that govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 12 Feb 2026 09:21 LONDON
