Air France flight diverted to Montreal over Congolese passenger amid Ebola fears
An Air France flight bound for the United States was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo was identified on board. The diversion took place on 21 May 2026 and was linked to Ebola-related border restrictions affecting recent visitors from the African country. The incident disrupted the flight's planned route and brought public-health screening rules into an aviation setting.The confirmed details are limited, but the immediate trigger was the presence of a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo on the aircraft. The United States has closed its borders to recent visitors from the country,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 13:30 LONDON
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Southern China flooding destroys bridge and kills at least 25
Heavy flooding in southern China has washed away cars, destroyed a bridge and inundated streets, according to the latest confirmed reports. The flooding has affected multiple areas, with evacuations under way across several regions. The immediate impact includes damage to transport links and widespread disruption in affected communities.The torrential rain has killed at least 25 people, making this one of the most serious weather-related incidents reported in the area in recent days. The flooding was reported on 21 May 2026, and the damage described includes vehicles being swept away by floodwaters. Officials have also ordered evacuations across multiple regions as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola responders say they lack basic supplies
First responders to the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo say they are struggling to obtain the basic supplies needed to support the response. The complaint points to a practical setback in efforts to contain the outbreak and assist affected communities. The report does not specify which supplies are missing, but it frames the shortage as affecting frontline work.The account was published on 20 May 2026 and says responders are facing difficulties sourcing essential items. It describes the problem as part of the wider outbreak response rather than a separate incident. No official response or detailed inventory of shortages is included... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 10:01 LONDON
France and Netherlands lead operation dismantling cybercriminal VPN used by ransomware actors
An international operation led by France and the Netherlands has dismantled a VPN service used by cybercriminals to conceal ransomware attacks, data theft and other serious offences. The source identifies the target as a VPN service used by ransomware actors and other criminals to hide activity online. It says the service has now been dismantled in the global crackdown. Europol and Eurojust supported the operation. No arrests, seizure figures, technical details, or further consequences were provided in the source text. The report does not name the service, the operators, or any specific victim cases. It also does not give a... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 10:01 LONDON
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UNCTAD forecasts global growth slowdown to 2.6 percent in 2026
UNCTAD has projected that global economic growth will slow from 2.9 percent in 2025 to 2.6 percent in 2026. In its report, "Trade and Development Foresights 2026: Global economy faces a geopolitical challenge," the organisation said geopolitical risks have become the primary source of instability in the world economy. The report says developing economies remain the most vulnerable to pressure from high energy, food and fertiliser prices. It also cites transport disruptions, market volatility and tightening financing conditions as persistent strains. UNCTAD said global trade retained some momentum in early 2026, supported by artificial intelligence-related products. It added that growth... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
Bolivia unrest causes widespread disruption and prompts cabinet reshuffle
Weeks of unrest in Bolivia have escalated into widespread disruption, according to the supplied report, with protests now significant enough to force a cabinet reshuffle. The incident is described as a national political crisis rather than a single isolated demonstration, suggesting the pressure on the government has been building over time. The latest development centres on the president's decision to change the cabinet as the unrest continues.The confirmed details are limited, but the report says the protests have affected normal activity across the country. It also states that the unrest has lasted for weeks, indicating a sustained challenge rather than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
Two Florida defense contractors charged in bribery and fraud scheme tied to Pentagon tech lab
The Justice Department announced criminal charges against Leonard Pick, 62, of Palm Beach Shores, Florida, and Brian Kent, 59, of Tampa, Florida, in connection with a bribery and major fraud conspiracy. Prosecutors say the alleged scheme corrupted the competitive procurement process for a Department of War technology innovation lab in the Pacific. The defendants' conduct specifically affected the construction and operation of the U.S. Army Pacific Command's Hawaii-Pacific Innovation Campus. According to the source, the campus was intended to be a hub for testing new technologies for the Department of War. The announcement identifies both men as defense contractors. The... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 23:33 LONDON
Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Material Support for Michoacan Cartel
Valencia-Soriano, also known as Jose C. Soriano-Valencia, 34, of Kansas City, Missouri, pleaded guilty in federal court today to providing material support to a Michoacan, Mexico-based cartel. The cartel was designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, according to the source. The guilty plea was entered in connection with a Homeland Security Task Force investigation. The text does not identify the cartel by name, describe the support alleged, or provide any additional facts about the federal case. The source identifies Valencia-Soriano as a Mexican national. It gives his age and city of residence, but no other personal details, charging history, or... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 22:03 LONDON
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Ebola containment efforts in East Africa hindered by U.S. aid cuts
Aid cuts by the Trump administration have shut down crucial disease surveillance networks and medical supply chains in East Africa, according to reporting published on Wednesday. The disruption is being linked to efforts to contain Ebola in the region, where cross-border monitoring and rapid delivery of medical supplies are central to response work. The reporting says the cuts have affected systems that were previously part of the containment effort.The account identifies disease surveillance networks and supply chains as the main areas hit by the shutdown. It says the changes are tied to the Trump administration's aid cuts, though it does... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 21:31 LONDON
Lithuania issues drone alert in Vilnius as residents shelter underground
Lithuanian authorities issued a drone alert in Vilnius and urged residents to move to safe locations after reported activity near the Belarus border. Footage from the city showed people sheltering in an underground parking area as the warning was in force. The incident comes amid heightened concern over airspace security in the region and follows earlier disruption in the capital linked to a separate alert.The confirmed material says the alert was issued on 20 May 2026 and that residents were told to seek shelter while authorities responded to the reported drone activity. The footage shows civilians taking cover underground, but... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 15:59 LONDON
Anger in the Philippines as war with Iran pushes oil prices higher
Rising oil prices linked to the war with Iran are fuelling public anger in the Philippines, where frustration over the cost impact has spilled into the streets. The report says the effects of the conflict are being felt far beyond the Middle East, with Manila among the places seeing the pressure most directly. It also links the situation to efforts by Washington to reach an agreement with Iran that would permanently keep the Strait of Hormuz open.The immediate trigger described is the continuing disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global energy supplies. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
Samsung Electronics union to begin strike after bonus talks collapse
A union at Samsung Electronics says it will begin a strike on Thursday after negotiations over bonus payouts broke down. The planned walkout is centred on the South Korean chipmaker's profit-sharing arrangements and could affect production lines at one of the world's most important semiconductor companies. The union says the action will run for 18 days and involve about 50,500 workers.The dispute follows failed talks over a bonus cap set at 50% of annual salaries and a demand for 15% of operating profit to be allocated to bonuses. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the union said it had agreed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
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Australia diphtheria outbreak spreads across multiple states and territories amid misinformation
A diphtheria outbreak has spread across multiple states and territories in Australia, with one death in the Northern Territory so far likely caused by the disease. The bacterial infection is also being accompanied by false claims online about its causes and vaccines. Public-health experts are urging people to check whether they are due for a booster shot.The outbreak was reported on 20 May 2026 and is described as affecting more than one jurisdiction, although no full case count was provided in the supplied material. The death in the Northern Territory has not been definitively confirmed as caused by diphtheria, but... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 06:01 LONDON
Asian governments expand Ebola screening at ports of entry after WHO alert
Several Asian governments have expanded Ebola screening and reporting requirements for arriving travellers after a World Health Organization alert, with measures now in place or being tightened in Singapore, Japan and South Korea. Vietnam and Indonesia have also announced increased monitoring or other public health steps at ports of entry. Officials say no cases have been publicly confirmed in Asia and that the likelihood of local transmission remains low.The confirmed measures focus on border controls and traveller declarations rather than domestic restrictions. As of 18 May, people arriving in mainland China from affected regions who have been in contact with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 06:00 LONDON
Iran leverage in war centred on Gulf pressure and Strait of Hormuz
Iran used what the analysis describes as "triangular coercion" during the war, combining pressure on Gulf states with threats around the Strait of Hormuz. The piece says this allowed Tehran to gain leverage even though it was outmatched militarily. It frames the strategy as part of a wider contest over energy security and regional influence.The report says Iran attacked Gulf states and moved to close the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which a large share of the world's seaborne oil passes. It argues that this created a strategic dilemma for Iran's opponents, who faced the risk of wider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 05:30 LONDON
Russia launches major nighttime barrage on Ukraine
Russia has launched one of its largest recent nighttime barrages against Ukraine, with Kyiv saying more than 500 drones and dozens of missiles were fired into the country. The overnight attack targeted multiple cities, according to the latest confirmed report, and formed part of a continuing pattern of long-range strikes in the war. The scale of the assault suggests a broad operation rather than a single isolated strike.Ukraine's aerial defences reported the figures after the attack, which was described as one of the biggest in recent days. The available report does not give a full breakdown of where each drone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 05:29 LONDON
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UK loosens sanctions on Russian-refined fuel as prices rise
The UK has loosened sanctions on Russian oil products refined in third countries, in a move that affects diesel and jet fuel imports. The waiver begins on Wednesday and comes as fuel prices rise and supply concerns grow. The government also lifted some sanctions on the transport of Russian liquefied natural gas, or LNG.Officials said the overall sanctions regime remained tougher, but that extra flexibility was needed. The change applies to processed oil products made from Russian crude outside Russia, including fuel refined in places such as India and Turkey. The new rules for sanctioned processed oil products will run... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
LIRR contract reached after three-day strike shuts down New York rail service
A contract has been reached after a three-day strike that shut down the Long Island Rail Road, the busiest passenger rail service in the United States. The agreement comes after a disruption that affected commuters across the New York region and left details of the settlement still emerging. The immediate shutdown has ended, but the wider consequences are expected to continue.The only confirmed details so far are that the strike lasted three days and that a contract was reached afterwards. The dispute involved Long Island Rail Road workers and the rail service that carries large numbers of passengers into and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
G7 finance ministers meet in Paris amid Iran tensions and tariff concerns
Finance ministers and officials from the G7 gathered in Paris on Tuesday for a second day of high-level economic talks. The meeting brought together representatives from the group's major advanced economies, with images showing leaders arriving for a family photo alongside flags representing the G7 nations and the European Union. Among those attending were French Finance Minister Roland Lescure and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.The talks were taking place in the French capital as governments weighed the economic effects of rising tensions linked to Iran, US tariffs and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. The confirmed agenda included oil prices,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 19:29 LONDON
Europol disrupts thousands of IRGC-linked online accounts across 19 countries
Europol has announced a major digital crackdown that led to the removal of thousands of online accounts linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC. The operation also resulted in the suspension of the group's primary X account in the European Union. The action was described as spanning accounts across 19 countries.The confirmed details are limited, but the announcement indicates a coordinated cross-border effort against a state-linked online network. Europol said the accounts were linked to the IRGC, which is Iran's powerful military and security organisation. The suspension of the group's main X account in the EU suggests the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
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EU launches fertiliser action plan after Hormuz closure and Iran war disrupt supply
The European Commission has proposed an action plan on fertilisers in response to soaring prices and scarcity linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the Iran war. The plan is aimed at supporting farmers facing higher input costs and at reinforcing domestic fertiliser production. It was launched in Strasbourg on Tuesday by agriculture commissioner Christoph Hansen and cohesion and reform commissioner Raffaele Fitto.The Commission said recent supply disruptions and price volatility had put farmers across Europe under increasing pressure. It said the measures were intended to help ensure food security and strengthen Europe's strategic autonomy while maintaining... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
Russia looks to deepen energy ties with China amid Persian Gulf disruption
Russia is seeking to deepen its energy ties with China as upheaval in the Persian Gulf disrupts oil and gas supplies. The development comes as the wider energy market faces fresh uncertainty, with supply flows affected by instability in a region central to global exports. The reported opening is being framed as a strategic opportunity for Moscow at a time of shifting demand and geopolitical pressure.The confirmed detail in the supplied material is limited, but it points to a direct link between disruption in the Persian Gulf and Russia's efforts to strengthen its position with Beijing. The report says the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
Ukraine says new drones are reaching targets deeper inside Russia
Ukraine says it is increasingly able to use mid- and long-range drones to strike targets inside Russia, in a development that appears to widen the reach of the war. The latest update says hundreds of drones were sent towards multiple Russian regions over the weekend. Ukraine says the attacks have been successful in hitting targets and are now affecting Russian capacities.The confirmed details are limited, but the account points to a growing use of drones that can travel further than earlier systems. The strikes were described as taking place over the weekend and involving multiple regions inside Russia. No specific... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
UK petrol prices hit highest level since start of Iran war
The average price of unleaded petrol in the UK has risen to 158.52p a litre, its highest level since the start of the Iran war, according to the RAC. The motoring organisation said the increase comes after fuel prices surged when the conflict began on 28 February, with energy production and transport across parts of the Middle East slowing or stopping because of missile strikes and drone attacks. Diesel has also remained elevated, with the average price now at 185.92p a litre.The RAC said petrol had previously peaked at 158.31p a litre on 15 April, before easing by more than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 13:01 LONDON
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Iranian attack on cargo ship reported in Strait of Hormuz
An Iranian attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz has been reported, according to a retrospective account of the incident. The account places the episode in one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes, where commercial traffic moves through waters that are central to global trade. The report focuses on the experience of seafarers caught up in wider international conflict at sea.The supplied material gives no operational details about the vessel, the timing of the attack, or the method used. It does not identify casualties, damage, or whether the ship was able to continue its voyage. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
Fast-moving wildfire in Southern California hills prompts evacuations near Thousand Oaks
A fast-growing brush fire in Southern California has prompted evacuation orders near Thousand Oaks and damaged at least one home. The blaze was reported shortly after 10am on Monday and spread quickly through dry hillsides before midday. Fire crews were working to stop the fire moving downhill towards suburban areas.Officials said the fire had grown to more than 180 acres before midday as shifting winds pushed flames through vegetation. Residents in parts of the Thousand Oaks area were told to leave as a precaution. Firefighters were deployed quickly to the scene, with crews focusing on containing the spread and protecting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 09:59 LONDON
Oil prices ease as Trump postpones planned strike on Iran
US President Donald Trump has said he is postponing a planned attack on Iran after requests from Gulf leaders and amid what he described as serious negotiations with Tehran. The announcement, made on social media on Monday, came as traders reacted to the reduced risk of an immediate military escalation in the Gulf. Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate both fell after the comments, reflecting a quick market response to the change in tone.According to the supplied material, Brent crude dropped 1.33% to $110.61 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures fell 0.91% to $103.43. Trump said the strike had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 08:29 LONDON
Heavy sandstorm sweeps Iraq, sending people to hospital with breathing difficulties
A powerful sandstorm has swept across Iraq, affecting cities including Najaf and Baghdad. Hospitals have reported treating people who arrived with breathing difficulties. The incident is a fresh weather-related disruption with immediate public health effects in several major urban areas.The storm was reported on 18 May 2026, with the affected areas including Najaf and the capital, Baghdad. Confirmed details indicate that the dust storm was severe enough to prompt hospital visits for respiratory problems. No official casualty figure was provided in the supplied material, and the scale of the health impact beyond hospital admissions remains unclear.The immediate concern is the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 22:00 LONDON
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Lebanese president vows to do the impossible as strikes continue despite ceasefire
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has said he is ready to "do the impossible" to stop the war with Israel, as strikes continued in south Lebanon despite a ceasefire. The latest violence came alongside Israeli air strikes in the south and a Hezbollah claim that it fired a drone at an Israeli military target in northern Israel. The developments underline how the truce has failed to halt cross-border attacks, even after it was extended last week.Aoun said the framework set by Lebanon for negotiations includes an Israeli withdrawal, a ceasefire, the deployment of the army along the border, the return of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 20:29 LONDON
Kenya transport strike sparks protests and teargas clashes in Nairobi
Protests erupted across Nairobi on Monday as demonstrators took part in a nationwide transport strike over rising fuel prices. Roads were blocked in several parts of the capital, while burning tyres and bonfires disrupted traffic and public movement. Police responded with teargas as clashes broke out between officers and protesters.The unrest was reported during a strike that affected public transport and left commuters stranded across the city. Footage from the scene showed protesters running through smoke-filled streets as officers moved in to clear major roads. Authorities also deployed mounted police, and some demonstrators were arrested during the confrontations.The immediate trigger... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
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Syria Sees New Economic Opportunities as Middle East War Disrupts Strait Route
The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria because of its geography, according to the supplied report. The development is linked to efforts to find ways around a blocked strait, which has shifted attention toward alternative routes and transit points. The report does not give further operational detail, but it identifies Syria as a beneficiary of the disruption.The only confirmed fact in the supplied material is that the war has altered trade and transport calculations in the region. It says the search for alternatives to the blocked strait has led to Syria, suggesting the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 11:32 LONDON
Ryanair says fuel-shortage risk is receding as suppliers adapt to Strait of Hormuz closure
Ryanair says the risk of jet-fuel shortages is receding as suppliers adapt to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, easing one of the main concerns hanging over the airline's summer outlook. The comments came as Europe's largest airline by passenger numbers reported annual results and warned that consumer anxiety linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran could still weigh on fares. The company said pricing for the July-to-September period is now trending broadly flat, rather than rising as it had previously expected.Chief financial officer Neil Sorahan said the airline is increasingly confident there will be no disruption to jet-fuel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
Oil prices edge higher after Trump warning to Iran raises cease-fire doubts
Oil prices moved higher after President Donald Trump issued a new warning to Iran, adding to uncertainty around a cease-fire described as tenuous. The move came as markets reacted to the possibility that the truce in the war could prove fragile. The development has immediate significance for energy traders because tensions involving Iran can quickly affect expectations for supply and risk.The only confirmed detail in the supplied material is that prices rose after the warning, with the warning itself directed at Iran. The cease-fire is described as tenuous, but no further terms of the truce are provided in the source... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 06:59 LONDON
Three killed in strike on aid kitchen in Gaza
A strike in Gaza has killed three Palestinians after a kitchen serving displaced people was hit, according to the supplied report. The kitchen was providing meals to people displaced by the conflict. Others were injured in the attack, though no further details were given.The incident was reported on 17 May 2026. The account says Israel bombed the kitchen, but it does not provide an independent confirmation of the strike details beyond the supplied row. The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza said at least 871 people have been killed since the so-called ceasefire began last October.The reported deaths add to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
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Ukraine drone strike on Russia kills at least four, including three near Moscow
One of Ukraine's largest drone strikes on Russia has killed at least four people, local authorities said on Sunday. Three of the dead were reported near Moscow, while a fourth person was killed elsewhere in the attack. The strike also sent debris onto Russia's largest airport, though officials said there was no damage.Local authorities said 12 other people were wounded in the attack. The report said the strikes took place on Sunday and reached the Moscow area, underlining the scale of the drone operation. No further details were given in the supplied material about the exact locations of the other... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
Four killed in Russia as Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow in over a year
Ukraine has launched what is being described as the largest drone attack on Moscow in more than a year, with Russian authorities reporting four deaths. The incident was reported on 17 May 2026 and is centred on the Russian capital. It marks a fresh escalation in the conflict between the two countries, with the immediate impact felt inside Russia.The supporting material says the attack was directed at Moscow and that four people were killed in Russia. It does not provide further detail on the number of drones involved, the exact locations hit, or whether the deaths were in the capital... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
Iranian attacks disrupt Qatar's gas exports and economic plans
Iranian attacks have disrupted Qatar's vital gas exports, according to the supplied material, and are also stalling the country's planned shift towards tourism and business-led growth. The incident is described as part of a wider war involving Iran, with immediate effects centred on Qatar's economy. The available information says the impact is severe enough to be described as paralyzing a key export sector.The confirmed detail in the source material is limited but clear: Qatar's gas exports are being affected, and the country's future growth strategy is under pressure. The report links the disruption to Iranian attacks and says the damage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 11:01 LONDON
GPS jamming reported amid Iran war
Reports from the Iran war say GPS jamming is being used as part of the conflict, with the interference described as affecting navigation and signals. The report frames the practice as a form of electronic warfare that is now part of the operational environment. It says the disruption is being seen in the context of an active and wider conflict, rather than as an isolated technical problem.The report was published on 17 May 2026 and describes GPS jamming as a current feature of the war. It characterises the interference as widespread and operationally significant, although no specific locations, casualty figures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 03:00 LONDON
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Iran plans Strait of Hormuz tolls as regional fighting intensifies
Iran is preparing to reveal a plan for tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a live update on the developing regional conflict. The reported move comes as fighting involving Israel in Lebanon and Gaza is said to be killing and wounding dozens. The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic shipping route, so any change to access or costs there would be watched closely by energy markets and governments.The update said Tehran would disclose its plan soon, but did not give a timetable or detail how the tolls would work. It also linked the development to wider regional tensions,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
Bolivian military police move to clear road blockades after 11 days of protests
Bolivia's military police have arrested demonstrators and used tear gas in an effort to break road blockades after 11 days of protests. The unrest has disrupted roads and continued despite a deal signed on Friday between protesters and the government. The incident is centred on transport routes in Bolivia and has added to pressure on authorities trying to restore movement.The protests are linked to fuel shortages, according to the supplied material. The blockades were still in place after the agreement, suggesting the deal did not immediately end the disruption. Military police were the force reported to have intervened, using tear... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 22:31 LONDON
Oil export data points to winners and losers after Iran war shock
An analysis of oil export data has identified which countries appear to be benefiting from higher prices linked to the Iran war shock, and which are losing revenue. The piece focuses on the market effects of the price move rather than on a new military or diplomatic development. It says the data offers clues about the scale of the gains and losses across oil-exporting nations.The analysis was published on 16 May 2026 and draws on oil export data to assess the impact of the price rise. It does not name specific countries in the supplied material, but it frames the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
Oil prices rise as hopes fade over Strait of Hormuz reopening
Oil prices rose after hopes for an end to the war in Iran faded, following reports that President Donald Trump did not secure a commitment from China to help persuade Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route for global energy supplies, and any disruption there can quickly affect oil markets.The latest development has added to concerns about a broader energy crunch.The move comes as traders weigh the risk of further strain on supplies and the possibility of higher fuel costs.The report did not give details of any immediate change on the ground... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 13:00 LONDON
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US seeks indictment of Cuba's ex-president Raul Castro
The United States is seeking to indict Raul Castro, Cuba's former president, according to reports cited on Thursday.The move would mark a sharp escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against the communist-run island.Castro is 94 and the brother of Cuba's late leader Fidel Castro.The reported indictment comes as the island continues to face constant power outages.The reports link the worsening situation to a fuel blockade imposed under President Donald Trump.No indictment has been announced publicly, and the precise legal basis for the reported move was not given.The development matters because it adds a legal and political dimension to already strained US-Cuba... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 11:01 LONDON
Taiwan president's team used satellite phone check-ins and borrowed royal plane for Africa trip
New details have emerged about a covert operation that helped Taiwan's president's team reach southern Africa despite pressure from China.The account says the journey relied on satellite phone check-ins and a borrowed royal plane.The report describes the trip as an audacious manoeuvre carried out by Taiwan's leader's team.It says the operation was designed to outwit Chinese efforts to interfere with the travel.No injuries or physical disruption are reported in the supplied material, but the episode underlines the sensitivity of Taiwan's international travel and the logistical steps taken to complete it.The use of a borrowed royal plane is presented as part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 23:30 LONDON
Cuba says it has run out of oil amid energy crisis
Cuba's long-running energy crisis has reached a new stage after government officials said the country has run out of oil reserves.The confirmation came this week, according to the supplied report, which says the shortage marks a breaking point for the island nation.No casualty figures or immediate disruption details were provided in the available material.The report attributes the statement to government officials but does not give further official measures or a timeline for relief.The development matters because oil shortages can affect power generation, transport and wider economic activity in a country already facing a prolonged energy crisis.The supplied material describes the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 22:00 LONDON
Cuba plunges into darkness after U.S. cuts off oil supply
Cuba has been pushed into a fresh energy crisis after the United States cut off the island's fuel supply, according to the supplied report.The row says the move has plunged the already impoverished country into acute darkness, but gives no further detail on the timing or scale of the disruption.No casualty figures or official Cuban response are included in the supplied material.The development matters because it points to an immediate external shock to Cuba's energy system, rather than only a longer-running domestic shortage.That makes the supply cutoff a potentially significant escalation for an island already described as struggling with fuel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
Iran allows some Chinese ships through Strait of Hormuz after Beijing outreach
Iranian news agencies said some Chinese ships were being allowed through the Strait of Hormuz after diplomatic outreach from Beijing.The development was reported amid rising tensions in the waterway following a vessel seizure.The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important shipping routes, linking the Gulf to the Arabian Sea.Any disruption there can affect commercial traffic well beyond the region.The reported move suggests a limited easing for some vessels, but the available information does not say how many ships were involved or whether the arrangement applies to other countries' shipping.No casualties or damage were reported in the row... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
U.S. and China clash behind the scenes over sanctions, AI and spying
The Trump administration has recently taken steps to confront China over Iran-related sanctions, artificial intelligence and spying, according to the supplied material.The dispute is described as unfolding behind the scenes after months of avoiding direct confrontation.The confirmed detail is limited, but the row says the administration has moved to call out China on several fronts at once.Those include Iran, AI and spying, with cybersecurity also identified in the incident framing.No casualties or physical disruption are reported in the supplied material.The significance lies in the breadth of the issues now being linked together, suggesting a wider national-security and geopolitical clash between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
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Iranian strikes and blockade paralyse Qatar gas exports
Iranian strikes and a blockade have paralysed Qatar's gas engine, according to the supplied report.The disruption is described as a technical bottleneck that could stall exports for years.The row says the damage is severe, but gives no further detail on the specific facilities affected or the scale of the immediate outage.It frames the problem as a current interruption to Qatar's energy sector rather than a broader market shift.The reported impact matters because Qatar is a major gas exporter and any prolonged disruption could affect supply flows well beyond the country.The description points to a recovery process that may be slow... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
