Europe closes mixed as energy spikes, precious metals slide and DAX outperforms
Executive summary: European markets ended the session mixed, with the DAX edging higher while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 were little changed and the Euro Stoxx 50 finished marginally lower. The biggest cross-asset move came from commodities, where Brent crude and natural gas rallied sharply, while gold, silver and platinum sold off. FX was comparatively calm, with the dollar firmer against the euro and softer against the yen. The pattern points to a market still balancing inflation concerns, rate expectations and sector rotation rather than a broad risk-off move. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Oct 2026 16:45 LONDON
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UN report accuses Israel of crimes against humanity in the occupied West Bank amid Hebron clampdown
A United Nations-mandated commission has accused Israeli authorities and forces of committing crimes against humanity in the occupied West Bank, including extermination, torture, rape and other forms of sexual violence. The report was released on Monday as Israeli forces carried out a clampdown in Hebron, including expulsions and demolitions, after a gun attack last week. It also comes a day before Israel's general election, adding political sensitivity to an already volatile security situation.The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory said Israeli military operations, reinforced by sustained settler violence, amounted to a widespread and systematic attack... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 16:29 LONDON
Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish security officials hold Tehran talks with Iran amid regional tensions
Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish senior security and military officials are holding talks with Iranian counterparts in Tehran, in a fresh round of regional diplomacy focused on security cooperation and de-escalation. The meeting brings together Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistani army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin, according to the supplied material. Iranian officials say the discussions could help establish cooperative regional security mechanisms.The talks are taking place with Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, and come as Iran continues to call for what it describes as "endogenous security", meaning... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 16:01 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Energy and Small Caps Lead, Chips and Metals Slip on a Risk Rotation
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened mixed, with the Dow and Russell 2000 outperforming while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped. Energy and financials were firmer, helped by higher crude, while gold, silver, platinum, and chip stocks sold off. The move points to a rotation toward cyclicals and away from rate-sensitive and momentum trades as investors position for a busy week of earnings and policy risk. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Oct 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Finland's Stubb delivers Bruges address on Europe, war, democracy and AI
President of Finland Alexander Stubb delivered a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the academic year of the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium, on 26 October 2026. The speech was framed as a reflection on Europe's past 30 years, its present security and political environment, and the next 30 years as seen from the perspective of students beginning their studies. Stubb opened by citing Reinhold Niebuhr's 1944 book The Children of Light and the Children of Darkness. He used the book's contrast between moral purpose and self-interest to frame his argument about democracy and human nature. He said... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
Pakistan-Iran border trade partially resumes after weeklong suspension
Trade has partially resumed at the Pakistan-Iran border after Islamabad suspended cargo traffic through the Gabd-Rimdan and Taftan crossings on 17 October, traders and border officials said. The reopening is limited, with some older consignments now being cleared and freight moving again in both directions. However, Iranian officials say their cargo is still not getting through normally, leaving the situation unresolved.Mir Naveed Jan Kalmati, president of the Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said trade had "partially resumed this weekend". Border officials and truck association representatives said consignments dated 16 October or earlier were being cleared first. Haji Noor Muhammad... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 13:32 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine strikes, Middle East violence and Serbia election shake a crowded news day
Ukraine and Russia traded fresh blows as a Ukrainian drone strike on Voronezh killed two people and injured 17, while European defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom met in Paris to discuss boosting military support for Kyiv. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli forces intensified their operation in Hebron in the occupied West Bank, demolishing a three storey building and industrial facilities in Farsh al Hawa and displacing more than 2,000 Palestinians. 🔗 Separately, three Palestinians, including a seven year old girl, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a displaced persons camp in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Oct 2026 12:29 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: War, elections and storms dominate a crowded global morning
Russia and Ukraine traded deadly overnight drone and missile strikes, with two men killed and 17 people, including a child, injured in Russia's Voronezh region, while Ukraine also reported fresh attacks as the war continued to spill across the border. 🔗Diplomacy around the conflict is also shifting, with Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying a trilateral meeting involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia is planned for November, and Vladimir Putin separately floating a three way summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping on the war in Ukraine. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Jordanian security forces arrested three suspects linked to the deadly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Oct 2026 08:45 LONDON
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European markets open lower as gold and silver slide, while natural gas jumps and Brent firms
Executive summary: European equities opened in the red, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower in early trade. The biggest cross-asset moves came in commodities, where natural gas surged +7.9% and Brent crude rose +1.2%, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium all fell sharply. FX was comparatively calm, with sterling firmer against the dollar and the euro little changed. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Oct 2026 08:15 LONDON
Trump says Canada tariff dispute could be resolved soon
US President Donald Trump has said the trade dispute with Canada could be resolved soon, while defending higher tariffs on Canadian goods at a rally in Port Huron, Michigan. He made the remarks at a political event aimed at boosting Republican candidates ahead of the 3 November midterm elections. The comments come as the tariff standoff continues to affect Michigan's border economy and the Detroit-based auto sector.Trump told the crowd that the dispute would be settled "pretty soon" and said Canada was willing to give the United States "anything at this moment." He repeated his view that higher tariffs were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 03:00 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Lower as Nikkei Slips, Metals Rout Deepens and Asia Tracks a Broad Risk-Off Move
Executive summary: Tokyo and wider Asia-Pacific markets opened under pressure, with the Nikkei 225 down -2.2% and the Kospi and Hang Seng posting even steeper losses. The move came alongside a sharp selloff in precious metals, a softer yen, and only modest moves in crude and natural gas. The data points to a broad de-risking tone across equities and commodities, with investors appearing to reassess crowded trades in metals, Japan equities and parts of Asia technology. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Oct 2026 01:15 LONDON
Lula wins Brazil presidential runoff and secures fourth term amid tight count
Brazil's electoral court has declared Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva the winner of the presidential runoff, confirming a fourth term for the leftist leader after a close and politically charged count. Official results gave Lula 51.7% of the vote against 48.2% for Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. The result was described as a shock outcome because it ran against polling expectations and broader anti-incumbent sentiment.The count was complicated by voting extensions in parts of Bahia, where transport problems led officials to keep some polling stations open later than planned. The supplied material says the electoral... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
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Uganda orders 21-day Ebola quarantine for returnees from DR Congo
Uganda has ordered citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to undergo a 21-day quarantine as it tightens precautions against Ebola. The measure was announced in Kampala by Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi on Sunday, alongside stronger screening at Entebbe International Airport and land crossings. Officials also said incoming travellers must complete contact forms so they can be reached if needed.The Health Ministry said returnees with a travel history to the DRC will have to pay for their quarantine. Uganda says it currently has no active Ebola infections after ending its own outbreak in July. The country declared the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 19:04 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East tensions rise as Ukraine is hit and France, Brazil and Israel vote under pressure
The United States is reportedly drawing up options for renewed strikes on Iran, after Donald Trump signalled that action could come soon, while Tehran said a new war with Washington and Israel would not change its position. 🔗 🔗Across the wider Middle East, Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a fresh barrage of missiles and drones launched from Yemen near Mecca and Riyadh, with debris reported in several western locations, as the conflict widened. 🔗 In Jordan, thousands attended funerals for eight victims of the church attack in Karak province while the manhunt for the gunmen continued. 🔗Israel faced multiple security... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Oct 2026 18:28 LONDON
Audi to build $4bn US factory in Georgia amid tariff pressure
Audi has said it will spend $4bn to build its first factory in the United States, with the plant planned for Macon, Georgia. The German carmaker said the project will create 4,500 jobs and will be used to produce its Q7, Q8 and Q9 sport utility vehicles. The announcement comes as Volkswagen, Audi's parent company, faces pressure from steep US tariffs on imports from the European Union.The company said the new site is expected to build 200,000 SUVs a year. It also said some production would shift from Bratislava in Slovakia, reflecting a wider reorganisation of its manufacturing footprint. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 14:03 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Saudi intercepts missiles as Iran, Qatar and Musk add to global tensions
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a new wave of missiles and drones on Sunday, including a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh and a drone in the capital region, as well as another drone in the south, in the latest sign of rising regional tension. 🔗Iran's foreign minister said a renewed war with the United States and Israel would not change Tehran's position, even as fresh threats from Washington kept pressure high. 🔗Tehran is also widening a nationwide civilian mobilisation drive called Janfada, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps saying it is being expanded across much of the country and linked... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Oct 2026 12:24 LONDON
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Qatar warns geopolitical conflict is threatening trade and investment at Doha forum
Qatar's minister of state for foreign trade affairs has warned that trade and investment cannot prosper without peace and security, speaking at the World Investment Forum in Doha. Ahmad bin Mohammed al-Sayed said geopolitical upheaval and growing economic fragmentation were reshaping the outlook for global investment. His remarks were delivered at a United Nations-led gathering focused on investment, opportunities, challenges and sustainable development.Al-Sayed said the global economy was undergoing changes that were redefining the landscape for investment. He argued that investment in the future is linked to investment in peace and security, and said long-term trade and investment require a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 10:29 LONDON
Kim Jong-un ends China visit after memorial stop and bridge crossing
Kim Jong-un has returned to North Korea by land after a visit to China that included a stop at a Korean War memorial in the border city of Dandong. He crossed a newly opened bridge linking the two countries, a move presented by North Korean state media as a symbol of closer ties with Beijing. The trip comes as both sides appear to be seeking a warmer economic and political relationship.According to the supplied material, Mr Kim visited the Memorial of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea in Dandong before heading back across the border on Saturday,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 01:26 LONDON
Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France
Nearly 1,000 people were arrested across France after a second day of mass protests that drew hundreds of thousands of demonstrators and ended with clashes in several cities. Police used tear gas and water cannon in response to unrest in places including Paris, while barricades were set alight in Marseille and shop boards were ripped up in Bordeaux. Officials said they had so far avoided the scale of rioting and looting seen last weekend, but the latest protests still marked a significant public-order challenge.The interior ministry said an estimated 410,000 people took part in Saturday's demonstrations, while unions put the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 01:01 LONDON
Day News Recap: Earthquakes, conflict and protests dominate a volatile day across Asia, Europe and the Middle East
Rescue teams in Tibet are still searching Nagqu after a magnitude 7 earthquake, with the injured toll rising to 76 while the death toll remains at 16. The quake has left a trail of damage in China’s Tibet region as emergency crews continue to work through the affected area. 🔗In the Middle East, Jordan’s King Abdullah ordered a firm security response after a church attack in Karak governorate killed eight people and wounded 40, while Yemen’s Taiz hospital warned it could shut within days because fuel, medicine and oxygen are running out under a renewed Houthi siege. The United Nations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Oct 2026 18:27 LONDON
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US-Ireland talks continue on removing whiskey tariffs
Negotiations are still under way over the removal of the 10% US tariff on Irish whiskey, after Donald Trump announced last month that he would take the duty off. The tariff remains in place for now, and officials say the technical steps needed to implement any change have not yet been completed. Ireland says it wants zero tariffs for all EU spirits, not only for Irish whiskey.A spokesperson for Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said intensive engagement with the US Trade Representative on technical implementation was still ongoing. The department said it wanted the change to be implemented... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Israel launches West Bank operation as France braces for protests and Brazil debates heat up
Israeli forces have launched a days long counterterrorism operation in the occupied West Bank, centred on the Hebron area, after a checkpoint attack that killed two people and prompted a major security response. 🔗In Europe, French authorities are deploying more than 70,000 police officers and gendarmes nationwide as they brace for a second wave of mass protests on Saturday, with the government on alert for renewed unrest. 🔗In Ukraine, officials said Starlink and Starshield satellite communications have returned to stable speeds after reported disruptions that had affected military use, easing concerns over battlefield connectivity. 🔗In the Americas, US Secretary of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Oct 2026 12:26 LONDON
Brazil runoff enters final debate phase as Lula and Bolsonaro trade policy attacks
Brazil's presidential runoff campaign entered its final televised debate phase on Friday, with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro facing off in Rio de Janeiro. The debate came two days before Sunday's vote and focused heavily on the economy, infrastructure, regional development, crime and the cost of living. Polls suggest the race remains extremely close, with the two candidates effectively tied heading into the final stretch.The exchange was broadcast on TV Globo and was described as more diplomatic than the pair's first face-off on Sunday, although it still included sharp personal attacks. Lula criticised Bolsonaro's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 11:07 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Earthquakes, storms and conflict flare across Asia, Europe and the Middle East
Rescue teams in Tibet are still searching after the magnitude 7 earthquake in Nagqu, with the number of injured rising to 76 while the death toll remains at 16. 🔗In the Pacific, two strong earthquakes off Vanuatu triggered a tsunami warning after the first quake measured magnitude 6.9, adding to a day of seismic alerts in the region. 🔗 Taiwan is also dealing with the aftermath of Typhoon Champi, which has killed one person, injured more than 500 and left outages and closures in place for a second day. 🔗In Yemen, Taiz hospital says it could shut within days because... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Oct 2026 08:41 LONDON
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US lifts some tariffs on Canadian goods as trade dispute eases slightly
The United States will remove tariffs on selected Canadian goods from 30 October, the White House said, in a move that eases part of the trade dispute between the two countries. The decision affects a range of products including plywood sheets, some paper products, certain machinery and refrigeration equipment, and some packing crates and boxes. It comes after trade talks collapsed earlier this summer and the two sides entered an escalating tariff war that has affected businesses on both sides of the border.The White House said the change was intended to protect the economic prosperity and national security of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 21:59 LONDON
Oil spill spreads along UAE coast after tanker strike near Strait of Hormuz
An oil spill from a tanker damaged near the Strait of Hormuz is spreading along the United Arab Emirates coastline, with beaches near Umm Al Quwain now affected. Verified video from Friday showed oil washing ashore and darkening the water, while authorities said some beaches and coastal areas have been closed. Satellite imagery reviewed over several days indicates the slick has expanded well beyond the vessel itself.The tanker has been identified in the reporting as Gem No.2, which was damaged between 9 and 10 October during a surge of vessel strikes in the area. Satellite images from Monday showed the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 19:59 LONDON
The Sovereign Shakedown: Trump’s High-Stakes Table, the Russian Mirror, and the Main Street
The veneer of institutional diplomacy has been entirely stripped away, revealing a raw and unvarnished reality. The global order is no longer governed by treaties, norms, or multilateral consensus. It is dictated by the unrestrained exercise of coercive leverage. Under the current doctrine emanating from Washington, the complex machinery of international relations has been reduced to a binary instrument of absolute dominance. We have entered the era of the unilateral ultimatum, where the traditional boundaries of sovereignty are subordinated to the whims of an administration operating less like a representative republic and more like a global syndicate. This is not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Oct 2026 18:59 LONDON
Rubio turns to Jamnagar as US faces pressure over high oil prices
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ended a visit to India in the western port town of Jamnagar, a place that is not usually a stop for foreign leaders. The town featured prominently in his trip because it is home to a major oil refinery owned by Mukesh Ambani, one of Asia's richest men. Rubio also visited Mumbai, but his itinerary did not include the Indian capital, Delhi, prompting questions about the purpose of the trip.According to the supplied material, Rubio arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday, where he met Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and several of the country's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 11:35 LONDON
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IEA warns Europe enters winter with lowest gas reserves on record amid Iran war disruption
Europe is heading into winter with gas reserves at historically low levels and may face higher liquefied natural gas prices if the season turns cold, the head of the International Energy Agency has warned. Fatih Birol made the comments in Berlin, where he was speaking on the sidelines of an international conference. He said the disruption to global energy flows linked to the Iran war has left Europe more exposed than usual to further supply shocks.Birol said the region normally enters the colder months with much larger gas stocks, but current reserves are well below historical averages. He said Europe... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 07:30 LONDON
US tech stocks tumble as investors fret over AI spending
US technology shares fell sharply on Thursday as investors questioned whether the sector's heavy spending on artificial intelligence can be sustained. The sell-off hit the Nasdaq Composite particularly hard, with the index dropping 2.6 percent, while the broader S&P 500 fell 1.21 percent. The decline was led by some of the biggest names in the market, including Meta, Amazon, Nvidia, Tesla, Alphabet and Microsoft.Meta was the weakest of the group, falling nearly 7 percent after it raised its projected capital spending for the year to between $135bn and $145bn in its latest earnings report. That came even as the company's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 05:03 LONDON
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Australia sanctions North Korean companies and alleged 'shadow bankers' over illicit finance network
Australia has imposed fresh sanctions on two North Korean companies and two men accused of helping Pyongyang move money through fraudulent online work and other sanctions-evasion schemes. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the measures target activity that helps fund North Korea's nuclear weapons programme. The government said the companies employed North Koreans who impersonated foreign nationals, worked on online platforms and sent their earnings back to key state agencies.The two men named in the sanctions are Sim Hyon Sop and Yu Py Ung. Australia said both have been identified by United States authorities as key financial brokers for North Korea.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
Canada and Turkiye launch strategic partnership with trade, defence and energy agenda
Canada and Turkiye have launched a new strategic partnership backed by a three-year action plan covering trade, investment, defence, energy and people-to-people ties. The announcement was made by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during Carney's two-day visit to Turkiye. The leaders said the agreement is intended to give the relationship a more structured basis at a time of wider geopolitical uncertainty.The plan sets out four pillars: trade and investment; defence and security; energy; and ties between people. The two sides said they will work toward a successful conclusion of a Canada-Turkiye free trade agreement,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 16:35 LONDON
Crew refusal leaves LNG carrier Al Ruwais adrift off Pakistan amid Strait of Hormuz danger
A liquefied natural gas carrier named Al Ruwais has been sitting adrift off the coast of Pakistan for weeks because its crew refuses to take the vessel through the Strait of Hormuz. The ship is 314 metres long, flies the Bahamian flag and is owned by a company in the United Arab Emirates. The standoff highlights how fears over the waterway are now affecting the movement of energy cargoes.According to the account provided by one crew member, the vessel's 34-member team does not want to attempt the crossing despite pressure from the owners. The sailor said the company was willing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Oct 2026 11:30 LONDON
Russia to send first diesel tanker to the United States as fuel shortages persist
Russia is set to send its first tanker carrying diesel fuel to the United States on Thursday, according to the latest confirmed details from Moscow. The shipment is part of an agreement aimed at easing fuel shortages and elevated diesel prices in the US ahead of next month's midterm elections. Russian officials said the vessel was headed to an undisclosed US port and that more deliveries could follow.The announcement came during a visit to St Petersburg by US special envoy Steve Witkoff, who held talks with Russian officials. Moscow said the first tanker is part of a broader commitment to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 22:31 LONDON
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Russia says Trump-Xi-Putin trilateral meeting is being prepared for APEC summit in Shenzhen
Russia said on Wednesday that it is organising a trilateral meeting involving Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, with the aim of holding it during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen in November. The proposal would bring together the leaders of the United States, Russia and China at a time of heightened diplomatic tension over Ukraine and wider arms control questions. The idea remains unconfirmed by the three governments as a final arrangement.According to the Russian statement, the meeting is being prepared for the APEC gathering in Shenzhen, which is due to take place in November. Trump has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
Sudan drone strike on Abyei market leaves at least 153 dead as fire continues to burn
A drone strike on a market in the disputed Abyei border region has killed at least 153 people, according to a local official, with a fire at a nearby fuel depot still burning into Tuesday. The attack hit Amiet Market, north of Abyei town, on Monday morning and also left dozens injured. Local authorities and South Sudan's Foreign Ministry blamed Sudan's military for the strike.Yohanna Akol Ngor, the Abyei administration's caretaker information minister, said the death toll had reached 153 and could still rise as the fire continued. He said the strike took place around 11am and hit multiple locations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON
EU weighs energy-saving measures as Middle East crisis threatens oil and gas supplies
European Union governments are considering whether households and businesses should be asked to cut energy use as the Middle East war pushes up prices and raises fears over oil and gas supplies. Energy ministers are due to discuss possible EU-wide demand-reduction measures at a meeting on 29 October, according to a document seen by reporters. The discussion comes as officials warn that disruption linked to the Strait of Hormuz could last for months.The proposal to examine demand cuts has been put forward by Ireland, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union and is chairing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 12:30 LONDON
Alberta referendum rejects separation as Carney cites boost for Canadian unity
Voters in Alberta have overwhelmingly rejected a path toward separation from Canada, according to unofficial results reported after Tuesday's referendum. With about 90% of voting areas counted, roughly 75% backed remaining in Canada, while about a quarter supported beginning a process that could have led to a later vote on leaving the country. The result gives Prime Minister Mark Carney a political boost as he seeks to reinforce national unity during a period of tension with the United States.The ballot was not a direct independence vote. Instead, it asked whether Alberta should start a legal process that could eventually lead... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
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King Charles hosts Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on state visit amid regional tensions
Britain's King Charles III has hosted Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq at Windsor Castle for a state visit that highlighted Muscat's role as a regional mediator. The visit was described as the first state visit to Britain by an Omani sultan in 44 years. It comes as conflict in the Middle East has intensified, giving the trip added diplomatic weight.The two leaders took part in a day of ceremonies that included a reception by a red-uniformed military honour guard. At a state banquet, the Omani ruler said his country had chosen "the path of diplomacy" in a region marked by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 01:59 LONDON
Alberta referendum backs remaining in Canada, giving Carney political backing
Preliminary results from Alberta's referendum show that more than two-thirds of voters chose to remain part of Canada, strengthening Prime Minister Mark Carney as he confronts trade pressure from the United States. The vote is a clear setback for the province's separatist movement and confirms that independence did not win broad support. It also leaves Alberta, Canada's most populous western province, at the centre of a wider debate about national unity and economic strategy.Carney said the result showed Albertans had chosen "unity" and "to build together," while Thomas Lukaszuk, whose Forever Canadian campaign backed remaining in the federation, said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 01:32 LONDON
NATO boosts Black Sea patrols after deadly drone attacks
NATO is sending additional maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems, drones and intelligence personnel to the Black Sea after a series of deadly suspected drone attacks in the region. The alliance said the move follows discussions by the North Atlantic Council at its Brussels headquarters on Black Sea security. The decision comes amid growing concern that the attacks are affecting civilian shipping close to Romania and Bulgaria.A NATO spokesman said allies will also send explosive exploitation teams and other assets to improve situational awareness through more sensors and data sharing. The alliance has not directly attributed the recent attacks to any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
Trump faces new lawsuit over Canadian tariffs
US President Donald Trump is facing a fresh legal challenge over tariffs imposed on Canadian goods, after a group that previously won a case against his import taxes filed a new lawsuit. The case was lodged in the United States Court of International Trade on behalf of Gellert Global Group, a US food importer that says it is being hit by the latest 50% levy. The White House imposed the duties on about $20bn of Canadian goods after trade talks between the US and Canada broke down in August.The Liberty Justice Center is asking the court to rule that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 21:04 LONDON
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IRGC claims mine attack on tankers in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran threatens wider strikes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has said two oil tankers were struck by mines it laid in the Strait of Hormuz, setting both vessels on fire and bringing them to a standstill. The claim, made in a statement cited by Iranian media, points to a sharp escalation in tensions around one of the world's most important shipping lanes. The IRGC said the tankers were using what it described as an unauthorised route through the southern part of the strait near the Omani coast.The statement did not name the vessels or give their exact location. It said the explosions came from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 18:30 LONDON
Rubio arrives in India for refinery visit as US weighs energy and trade ties
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in India for a two-day visit that will take him to Reliance Industries' Jamnagar refinery complex in Gujarat. The trip places one of the world's most important oil-processing sites at the centre of a diplomatic visit focused on business and energy. It also comes at a time when relations between Washington and New Delhi are described as strained by several points of friction.Rubio is expected to meet business leaders during the visit, according to a readout from his office, which said he would promote opportunities for commercial investment and economic cooperation. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 14:34 LONDON
Germany and Iran trade diplomatic summonses after Hamburg court plot convictions
Germany and Iran have exchanged diplomatic summonses after a Hamburg court convicted two men over an alleged Tehran-linked plot to kill two prominent German Jewish figures. The case has intensified a row between Berlin and Tehran, with each side rejecting the other's accusations. The dispute centres on findings by the German court that the men were involved in planning attacks against the leaders of two Jewish organisations in Germany.Iran's foreign ministry summoned Germany's ambassador, Axel Dittmann, after Berlin had already summoned Iran's ambassador, Majid Nili Ahmadabadi. Tehran accused Germany of making what it called baseless political allegations and said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
Sudan drone attacks spread to eastern infrastructure as death toll rises
A wave of drone attacks across Sudan has now been linked to more than 160 deaths in recent days, according to medics and rights groups. The latest reported strikes have hit not only civilian areas in the west and capital but also infrastructure in the east, widening concerns about the reach of the conflict. The attacks come as both the Sudanese armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces continue to trade blame for violence that has intensified since 2023.In the deadliest recent incident, residents and medical workers said a drone struck a transport hub near a market in Al-Dibab town... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Oct 2026 23:29 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
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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
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
