Wall Street Opens Mixed as Energy, Metals and Oil Surge While Tech and Crypto Slip
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a split tone, as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones edged higher while the Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 slipped. The clearest move was in commodities, where WTI crude, natural gas, gold and silver all posted outsized gains, lifting energy shares and signaling a stronger inflation and geopolitics backdrop. Tech, chips and crypto were softer, while banks and defense stocks held modest gains. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Justice Department monitors Minnesota primary election polling sites
The Department of Justice is monitoring polling sites in two Minnesota counties during the state's primary election. The DOJ said the monitoring is being conducted today. According to the source, the purpose of the operation is to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law. No additional operational details were provided on the specific counties involved or the number of polling sites under observation. The source does not report any disruption, complaint, or enforcement action at the polling places. It also does not identify any party, candidate, election official, or voter group linked to the monitoring effort. #Minnesota #DepartmentofJustice... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 14:32 LONDON
UAE Tax Authority conducts 103,680 inspection visits in six months
ABU DHABI, 11th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) conducted approximately 103,680 field inspection visits across local markets during the first six months of 2026, up 21 percent from around 86,000 a year earlier.The inspections were conducted as part of the authority's regulatory efforts, in cooperation with the relevant entities, to enhance tax compliance, protect consumer rights, and combat tax evasion.The authority said that, during the visits conducted across all emirates, its teams seized and confiscated 8.45 million non-compliant excise products during H1, compared to 17.6 million in the corresponding period in 2025.The seizures included 6.58 million... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
Sussan Ley reflects on U.S. bus trip after losing Coalition leadership
Former Australian opposition leader Sussan Ley has described a Greyhound bus journey across the United States as a turning point after her removal from the Coalition leadership. In her first interview since leaving politics, she said the trip down Route 83, known as the "Road to Nowhere", gave her time to reflect and recover after 276 days as the first female leader of the Coalition. She said the experience helped her find solitude, her voice and a renewed sense of empathy for people she met along the way.Ley said the journey took her through what she saw as a dispassionate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 11:36 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Higher as Oil and Gold Surge, Nikkei Jumps on Risk Repricing
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading opened with a sharp risk reprice, led by a powerful rally in energy and precious metals. The Nikkei 225 and Nikkei 225 ETF both climbed strongly, while the ASX 200 advanced and the Kospi lagged. WTI crude, gold and silver all posted outsized gains, while USD/JPY moved higher and ether fell. The move points to a market still reacting to inflation, supply and policy uncertainty, with commodity strength feeding into sector rotation across equities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 11 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
Trump extends Jones Act waiver 90 days, narrows it to energy and commodities
US President Donald Trump on Monday extended for 90 days a waiver under the century-old Jones Act that allows foreign-flagged vessels to transport oil and other key commodities between US ports. The move came amid energy supply disruptions and elevated fuel costs, and it was announced shortly before the previous waiver was due to expire in mid-August. A White House official said the new waiver is narrower in scope than earlier ones and focuses more directly on critical energy resources. The updated exemption applies to vessels carrying gasoline, diesel, crude oil, heating oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), soybean oil and... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
Trump Media launches premium Truth Social API as market-moving access concerns grow
Trump Media & Technology Group has launched a premium data service for Truth Social that can deliver selected posts, including those from Donald Trump, within milliseconds to paying subscribers. The move has drawn attention because Trump's posts have repeatedly been able to move markets, particularly when they touch on tariffs, sanctions, military action or energy policy. The service is being marketed to investors and trading firms that want faster access to those messages than the general public.According to the supplied material, the premium Truth Social API was introduced earlier this month. The company says subscribers can receive posts from selected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Aug 2026 00:30 LONDON
UK MoD says no breach after Chinese-made component found in Royal Navy drones
The Ministry of Defence says there is no evidence of a data or systems breach after a Chinese-made component was found in new Royal Navy sea drones during a routine cyber vulnerability assessment. The issue involved K3 Scout surveillance drones, whose cameras were found to have sent a heartbeat communication, or squark, to a Chinese IP address. The MoD said its testing did not find any sign that data or systems had been accessed, compromised or transmitted externally.The assessment was carried out on drones bought by the Royal Navy for surveillance work, and the supplier, Kraken, said it had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 23:29 LONDON
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Wall Street closes sharply higher as tech, chips and energy lead a broad risk-on surge
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished higher across the board, led by a powerful rebound in technology and semiconductor shares, while oil, gold and silver also jumped. The Nasdaq Composite rose 2.67%, the S&P 500 gained 2.01% and the Dow added 1.50%, with Nvidia, Microsoft and Tesla among the standout large-cap winners. The move came alongside a sharp rise in WTI crude and a weaker Ether price, underscoring a session where inflation-sensitive commodities and growth stocks both drew heavy attention. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
Iran reshuffles top security and military posts after wartime commander's death
Iran's supreme leader's office has announced a wider reshuffle of senior security and military posts, adding to an earlier appointment of Mohsen Rezaee as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. The latest changes include new roles for Ali Abdollahi, Ali Ozmaei and Ahmad Vahidi, according to the supplied report. The appointments were presented as part of a consolidation around figures with long experience in Iran's security establishment.Ali Abdollahi, described in the report as head of Iran's joint war command, has been appointed chief of staff of the armed forces. Ali Ozmaei has been named head of the IRGC Navy,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 20:30 LONDON
Europe closes higher as oil and precious metals surge, DAX leads regional gains
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly higher, with the DAX leading major benchmarks and commodity-linked assets driving the day’s biggest moves. Brent crude jumped sharply, gold and silver extended strong gains, and the euro and pound firmed against the dollar, while ether slipped. The move set points to a market still balancing growth optimism, inflation sensitivity, and renewed attention on energy costs. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Typhoon Dolphin forces more than one million evacuations as it weakens inland in eastern China
Typhoon Dolphin has forced more than one million people to evacuate across eastern China as it continues to bring heavy rain, flooding risk and transport disruption to the region. The storm made landfall in Yuhuan, Zhejiang province, at about 5:30pm local time on Sunday before weakening as it moved inland. It has still left Shanghai and surrounding provinces dealing with waterlogged streets, flight cancellations and warnings of landslides.China's meteorological authorities said Dolphin came ashore with winds of up to 150 kilometres per hour, making it the strongest storm to make landfall in the country this year. About 40 percent of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 14:59 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech, Chips and Commodities Lead a Broad Risk-On Move
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened sharply higher, led by AI and chip stocks, with the Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500 and Russell 2000 all advancing. The strongest moves came in SOXX, XLK and crude oil, while gold also extended its rally. The opening tone points to a broad risk-on session, with investors rotating into growth, energy and defensive hedges at the same time. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Counter-terror inquiry reopened into incendiary device at Nigel Farage's home
Counter-terror police in London have reopened an inquiry into an incident at Nigel Farage's home in April 2025, after a new line of inquiry was identified. The case involves what Farage described as a lit incendiary device being pushed through his letterbox at his London property. Police have also referred themselves to the police watchdog over how the original investigation was handled.Farage said at a press conference on Monday that the incident was directly linked to the murder of Ann Widdecombe, although he said he could not say more at this stage. He also said counter-terrorism officers had made mistakes,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
North Korea-linked Kimsuky group accused of using AI in spear-phishing attacks
A South Korean cybersecurity firm says the North Korea-linked hacking group Kimsuky has been using artificial intelligence to support spear-phishing attacks against military, diplomatic and academic targets. The report says the group has been creating malicious files disguised as legitimate documents, including research reports and invitations. It says the activity has been taking place since 2026.The firm, Genians, said the group has used AI-generated documents in a pattern of attacks and has relied on offline tools including Ollama, GPT-4All and Msty. According to the report, those tools allow large language models to run without an internet connection, which can make... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 09:30 LONDON
European markets open firmer as oil and precious metals surge, DAX leads gains
Executive summary: European equities opened higher, led by the DAX, while Brent crude and precious metals posted outsized gains that are likely to shape the session’s tone. The move points to a market balancing stronger commodity inflation signals against a still-supportive risk backdrop for stocks and currencies. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
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AGL fined $60,000 after workers exposed to lead during Torrens Island decommissioning
South Australia's Employment Tribunal has convicted and fined energy company AGL $60,000 after workers were exposed to lead during decommissioning work at the Torrens Island A Power Station in Adelaide. The case relates to plant deactivation work carried out between October 2022 and April 2023. AGL pleaded guilty to failing to comply with a health and safety duty to its employees.SafeWork SA brought criminal proceedings over the decommissioning process, saying testing found five employees had elevated blood lead levels after lead was detected in workplace dust. According to the regulator's statement, the exposure occurred when large quantities of paper insulated... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 08:05 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close higher as Nikkei surges, gold and oil extend risk bid
Executive summary: Tokyo led a broadly firmer Asia-Pacific session, with the Nikkei 225 jumping +4.7% and the Nikkei 225 ETF rising +4.9%. Autos, commodities and energy-linked assets outperformed, while Hong Kong lagged slightly and the yen weakened further against the dollar. The move points to a strong risk-on tone, but also to a market still sensitive to currency moves, commodity inflation and policy expectations. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Hong Kong records hottest day ever as Typhoon Dolphin drives extreme heat
Hong Kong has recorded its highest official temperature since records began in 1884, after Typhoon Dolphin pushed warm air over the city. The Hong Kong Observatory said the temperature at its headquarters reached 36.9C on Sunday, setting a new city record. The heat came as the storm moved towards eastern China and continued to affect weather conditions in the region.The observatory said the previous Hong Kong record was 36.6C, set on 22 August 2017 before Typhoon Hato. It also said temperatures in other parts of the city were higher than the official reading, with a station in Sheung Shui in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Aug 2026 03:00 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Gold Surges, Oil Firms and Asia-Pacific Risk Appetite Stays Mixed
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a firmer tone, led by gains in Japanese equities and resource-linked assets, while Hong Kong lagged. Gold extended a powerful rally, crude oil also moved higher, and the yen stayed weak against the dollar. The move set reflects a market still balancing inflation hedging, commodity strength and uneven regional equity sentiment. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Royal Navy reports surge in Russian warships and shadow-fleet activity near UK waters
The Royal Navy says it has seen a sharp rise in Russian naval activity around UK waters, with patrols tracking warships and shadow-fleet tankers in the Dover Strait, the North Sea and the North Atlantic. The latest report says operations to monitor Russian vessels rose by 25% in July compared with the same month last year. It also says British patrol vessels were deployed to follow Russian frigates escorting tankers linked to sanctions evasion.According to the report, HMS Tyne, HMS Mersey and HMS Severn monitored the Russian ships Neustrashimy and Admiral Grigorovich during the month. HMS Tyne also tracked Neustrashimy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 13:31 LONDON
Nagasaki anniversary renews debate over Japan's nuclear stance
Japan is marking the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki as debate intensifies over the country's long-standing anti-nuclear principles. The commemoration comes at a moment when senior figures in Tokyo are signalling a willingness to revisit questions that have shaped Japan's post-war security policy for decades. The discussion is unfolding against the backdrop of rising regional tensions and uncertainty over the strength of Japan's security ties.Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has not said whether she will keep the three non-nuclear principles, under which Japan has pledged not to possess, produce or allow nuclear weapons into the country. Defence Minister... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 12:32 LONDON
Israel moves to expropriate land around Sebastia archaeological site in occupied West Bank
Israeli authorities are taking possession of about 450 acres of land around the ancient site of Sebastia in the occupied West Bank, according to local landowners and officials cited in the report. The move is being presented as part of a plan to protect and develop the area as a major new national park. It has triggered anger among Palestinian families who say the land has been cultivated for generations and that access is now being restricted.One landowner, Abu Mudif, said he received notification that his property was included in the tranche being expropriated. He said the loss went beyond... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Aug 2026 01:32 LONDON
Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general after narrow Senate vote
The US Senate has narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, ending a contentious confirmation fight over his independence and ties to President Donald Trump. The Republican-led chamber approved him by a 50-49 vote, with Republican Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska opposing the nomination. Blanche had already been serving as acting attorney general since April, but the confirmation gives him a firmer mandate to lead the Department of Justice.The decisive vote came from Senator Bill Cassidy, who said he believed Blanche was the best option the president would put forward. Washington had been waiting for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 12:59 LONDON
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US appeals court blocks Trump White House ballroom project
A US federal appeals court has ordered Donald Trump's administration to stop construction of a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing. The ruling is a major setback for the president in a dispute over how far the executive branch can alter the White House without congressional approval. The court said the White House is not the property of any one president and cannot be fundamentally reshaped through executive action alone.The Washington-based US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued its decision in a 2-1 opinion. It upheld a preliminary injunction... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 19:30 LONDON
US pays RWE $1.2bn to abandon offshore wind projects and shift investment to gas
The US Department of the Interior has reached a $1.2bn deal with German energy company RWE under which the firm will abandon its offshore wind projects in American waters. The agreement covers leases off the coasts of California and Louisiana, as well as in the New York Bight. RWE said it sees no path forward to permit the projects in the US for the foreseeable future.Under the deal, RWE said it will redirect the payout into conventional energy projects in the United States. The company said $900m of the sum will go towards a liquefied natural gas export terminal project... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 11:30 LONDON
Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Fiji disrupted as Kiribati and Naoero block statement on China missile test
Pacific Islands Forum foreign ministers meeting in Suva has been disrupted after Kiribati and Naoero blocked a regional statement criticising China's recent ballistic missile test. The dispute has drawn fresh attention to the influence of outside powers in Pacific diplomacy, with New Zealand's foreign minister suggesting China may be seeking to shape the gathering. Australia and New Zealand had both been pressing for a clear regional response, but consensus was not reached.According to officials from multiple Pacific Islands Forum nations, the statement had broad support in the room before it was blocked during the meeting in Fiji. New Zealand Foreign... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 09:00 LONDON
North Korea fires ballistic missile as Kim Yo-jong threatens Japan
North Korea launched a ballistic missile on Thursday toward the sea off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula, according to the supplied report, in a move that came after Kim Yo-jong issued fresh threats against Japan. The launch was detected from the Wonsan area and tracked toward the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan. It adds to already elevated tensions between Pyongyang, Tokyo, Seoul and Washington.The report says Kim Yo-jong warned two days earlier that North Korea could make "new military choices" and accused Japan of trying to conceal an ambition to become a military power.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 04:29 LONDON
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UK Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from new social housing tenancies in England
The Conservatives have announced a proposal to end new social housing tenancies for foreign nationals in England if they win the next general election. The party also said some current tenants would be required to leave, in a move it says would free up homes for British families. The announcement comes amid a wider political argument over immigration and housing in the UK.Under the plan, new tenancies would be restricted to UK nationals and people with EU settled status. The party said current tenants who are foreign nationals would be affected in some cases, including single people who are not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
Germany probes explosives-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport amid hybrid attack concerns
German authorities are continuing to investigate after a drone carrying explosives was found in a restricted area at Leipzig/Halle Airport, one of the country's key cargo and military logistics hubs. The device was discovered by airport workers on Tuesday local time and later destroyed by a bomb disposal robot, according to the supporting material. Officials have described the case as a hybrid attack and opened a counterterrorism investigation.Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the incident marked a "new level of danger," while local reporting cited in the source material said the drone was carrying high-military-grade explosives. The drone was found next... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 21:32 LONDON
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Israel charges settler over killing of Palestinian activist in rare West Bank case
Israeli prosecutors have filed a rare indictment against settler Yinon Levy over the killing of Palestinian activist Odeh Hathaleen in the occupied West Bank. The charge, filed by Israel's Southern District Prosecutor's Office, accuses Levy of reckless manslaughter and also includes armed trespassing and malicious property damage. The case stems from a confrontation in Umm al-Khair in July 2025, where settlers were operating an excavator in the Palestinian village.According to the indictment, Levy cocked his gun during the confrontation and fired in the direction of residents, hitting Hathaleen, before firing another shot into the air. Footage of the incident was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 19:59 LONDON
Argentina will not retaliate after Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties over Milei remarks
Argentina says it will not take diplomatic retaliation after Brazil downgraded relations in response to President Javier Milei's latest public attacks on President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said Buenos Aires would not answer with its own measures after Brasilia said it would handle the relationship through a charge d'affaires rather than a full ambassador. The move marks the lowest point in ties between the neighbouring countries since Milei took office in 2023.Brazil's decision followed Milei's television interview on Sunday, in which he again called Lula "a thief", "corrupt" and an "ex-convict". Lula spent 580 days... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 18:36 LONDON
US Senate committee votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt over Covid-19 testimony
A Republican-led US Senate committee has voted to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer questions about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. The vote was approved by the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, following a hearing last week in which Dr Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times. The referral was pushed by Republican chair Rand Paul of Kentucky, who has long been one of Fauci's most prominent critics.Dr Fauci, 85, retired in 2022 after leading the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for 38 years. He became the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 15:35 LONDON
Israel defence minister and military chief clash publicly over West Bank detention dispute
Israel's defence minister and the military chief have publicly disagreed over the handling of a detention case in the occupied West Bank, in a rare and visible breakdown in civil-military relations during wartime. The dispute centres on Major-General Avi Bluth, who commands Israeli forces in the West Bank, after criticism from Defence Minister Israel Katz. Katz then announced on live television that Bluth would be replaced, but Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir later said the general would remain in post.The sequence of events was confirmed in commentary published on 6 August and described as part of a wider pattern of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 14:38 LONDON
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Sheikh Hasina vows to return to Bangladesh amid extradition pressure and death sentence row
Sheikh Hasina has renewed her pledge to return to Bangladesh, saying she is prepared to face arrest, prison or even death if she goes back. Speaking by audio from New Delhi at an event marking the second anniversary of the end of her 15-year rule, the former prime minister said fear would not determine her duty to her supporters. Her remarks come as Bangladesh continues to press India for her extradition and as anger over her case remains visible on the streets of Dhaka.Hasina, 78, said she knew she might be detained and sent to prison, but insisted she could... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 10:59 LONDON
Europe heatwave drives record temperatures, wildfire response and conservation measures
Europe's latest heatwave has brought record temperatures to Austria, red heat alerts to major cities in Italy and fresh wildfire response efforts in southern Albania. The hot spell is also prompting conservation measures in Hungary and Moldova as the centre of the heatwave shifts east across the continent. Officials and emergency services are dealing with a mix of fire risk, power strain and water stress as temperatures remain unusually high.Austria recorded a new national temperature high on Wednesday, with 41.2C measured in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg near the border with Slovakia, according to the national weather service. That surpassed the previous record... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 23:30 LONDON
Nigeria orders 80% pay rise for junior soldiers amid worsening insecurity
Nigeria has ordered a pay increase of up to 80% for junior soldiers as President Bola Tinubu seeks to bolster the armed forces against worsening insecurity across the country. The move affects the lowest-ranking personnel and comes as the government faces pressure over violence linked to banditry, kidnapping, terrorism and separatist unrest. It is the second salary increase in a month for privates, who will now receive $132 a month from September.The latest rise follows a July decision by the defence minister to lift monthly wages for privates from $36 to $73. Tinubu said the increase reflected the government's "deep... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 14:33 LONDON
Russian drone manufacturer founder critically injured in car bomb near Ekaterinburg
The founder of a Russian drone manufacturer has been critically injured after a car bomb exploded near Ekaterinburg, in what appears to be a targeted attack. Vladimir Tkachuk was rushed to intensive care after a bomb planted beneath his Mercedes detonated on Wednesday, according to Russian state media citing emergency services. His bodyguard was killed in the blast.Russian media reported that Tkachuk was in a critical condition and that doctors were fighting to save his life. Images circulating on social media showed the charred remains of the vehicle and blood stains on the pavement nearby. The attack took place near... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 13:32 LONDON
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France disputes Reform UK navy plan to return Channel asylum seekers
France has rejected a Reform UK proposal to use the Royal Navy to intercept and return asylum seekers crossing the English Channel, as the party set out a plan it calls "Operation Fortress". The proposal was presented by Nigel Farage as a future policy if Reform UK wins power, and he described it as a "rescue and return" mission rather than pushbacks. The row has quickly become a dispute between the party and French officials over sovereignty, maritime law and the practicality of carrying out returns at sea.Reform UK said the plan would involve deploying naval assets to stop small... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
Kosovo widens wartime mass grave search after third potential site identified
Kosovo authorities have identified a third potential mass grave site as their search for people missing from the 1998-99 war expands. Excavation work is continuing in the north of the country, in the Zubin Potok area, after remains were found at a second site. Officials say the latest development could lead to a further dig as investigators try to establish whether more victims are buried nearby.So far, the remains of 11 people have been uncovered, according to the information released by authorities. The Special Prosecutor's Office said it could not provide further details because the investigation is at a sensitive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 22:06 LONDON
India Denies Role in Sheikh Hasina Virtual Speech Amid Bangladesh Protest
India has denied any involvement in a planned virtual address by former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, after Dhaka protested the event and warned it could affect bilateral ties. The speech is due to take place in New Delhi and is being presented as Hasina's first public appearance by videolink since she fled Bangladesh. The dispute has added a new point of friction between the two neighbours as relations remain strained after the political upheaval that removed her from power in 2024.India's foreign ministry said it had no role in organising the event and did not endorse any views that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 18:30 LONDON
US military asks staff for ideas to pressure Iran as strike threats ease
A senior US military command has emailed staff asking for suggestions on how to apply new, creative and unconventional pressure on Iran, according to the supporting material. The request was sent to high-ranking military analysts last week and was seen by a television network, the row says. It comes amid an ongoing war between the United States and Iran that began in late February.The email asked for ideas to "punish" Iran, and the command's spokesperson said the force has a long history of thinking and working in innovative ways. The spokesperson also said Admiral Brad Cooper, the senior commander overseeing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 15:05 LONDON
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Cameroon's Biya reshuffles army amid prolonged absence abroad
Cameroon's President Paul Biya has reshuffled key military posts while remaining out of public view for nearly two months. The 93-year-old leader appointed new officials to senior army positions and promoted five colonels to brigadier general. The changes were announced as concern grows over his prolonged stay abroad.One of those promoted, Raymond Jean Charles Beko'o Abondo, was immediately reappointed as commander of the elite presidential guard. That unit is responsible for protecting Biya, and he has held the post since 2013. The decrees were issued on Monday from Geneva, where Biya has been staying since leaving Cameroon on 7 June... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 14:30 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
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
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 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
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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
