Trump approval falls to 35% in Reuters/Ipsos poll as economic ratings weaken
Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 35%, according to a Reuters/Ipsos survey released on Monday, while 63% of respondents said they disapproved of his performance. The poll places his approval close to the lowest level recorded in his current term. It also shows that dissatisfaction extends beyond the overall rating, with approval of his handling of the economy at 28%.The survey questioned 4,505 adults in the United States online between 29 July and 3 August and has a margin of error of two percentage points. Trump's approval slipped from 37% in the previous Reuters/Ipsos poll, while disapproval rose from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
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Trump says Iran talks are underway, warns of total surrender over nuclear issue
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "These are the missing children, and we're not being helped at all by Sanctuary Cities. They're going out of their way to make sure the children remain missing!" - "Congresswoman Carol Miller is an incredible Representative for the Great People of West Virginia's 1st Congressional District! Carol is a Fierce Advocate for our America First Agenda. In Congress, she is fighting tirelessly to Secure our Border, Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U. A., Support our Incredible Military/Vets, Champion American Energy,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
Cuba reports another nationwide blackout as grid recovery efforts continue
State electricity operator UNE has reported another nationwide blackout in Cuba, describing the latest outage as a total disconnection of the national power system. The disruption affected Havana and the wider island, leaving large parts of the country without electricity. It is the latest in a series of grid collapses to hit the Caribbean nation.UNE said protocols to restore the grid were under way after the system went down. The supporting report said the west of the country had already lost power 24 hours earlier, before the outage spread more widely. Residents in Havana were also left without electricity as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 10:59 LONDON
Japan and US confirm rare joint intervention to support yen as officials signal more action
Japan and the United States have confirmed that they carried out a coordinated intervention in foreign exchange markets last week to support the yen. The move was aimed at stopping the currency from sliding to a fresh 40-year low, according to the supplied material. It is the first joint intervention by the two countries since 2011, making it a rare step in currency management.Japan's Ministry of Finance said the action took place on Friday and was intended to counter excessive volatility and disorderly movements in the yen. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also said the coordinated foreign exchange actions were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 08:29 LONDON
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Brazil's Lula formally launches fourth-term presidential bid amid sovereignty message
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has formally launched his candidacy for October's presidential election, saying he is "in great shape" as he seeks a fourth and final term. The announcement was made at a Workers' Party convention in Sao Paulo, where the campaign focused on sovereignty, defence and resistance to outside pressure. The move sets up another high-stakes contest in a country where Lula remains one of the most polarising political figures.Lula, 80, framed his bid around experience and stability at a time of trade and diplomatic tensions with Washington. Although Donald Trump was not mentioned by name... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 00:30 LONDON
Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly strikes as death toll rises to at least 14
Officials in Ukraine and Russia said a fresh exchange of strikes has killed at least 14 people in total, with deaths reported in several regions on both sides of the border. Ukrainian attacks on Russia killed at least nine people, while Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least five, according to the supplied reports. The incidents were reported on 2 August and affected areas including Belgorod, Saratov and Udmurtia in Russia, and Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv in Ukraine.Russian regional officials said four people were killed in Belgorod region, including a 13-year-old girl near a playground, while two more died in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 20:29 LONDON
Migrant worker killed in south Kashmir shooting in Kulgam district
At least one migrant worker was killed and another was injured on Friday after suspected terrorists opened fire on two non-local labourers in Kilam village in south Kashmir's Kulgam district. Police said the shooting is being treated as a developing terror attack. The identities of the victims have not yet been released.According to police officials, the attack took place in Kilam village, in an area of south Kashmir that has seen repeated security incidents in recent years. The injured worker was taken for treatment, but no further details were immediately available on his condition. Authorities have not yet said how... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 17:01 LONDON
US Senate advances Russia sanctions bill that could trigger tariffs on India and China
The US Senate has advanced a sweeping Russia sanctions bill that could impose major tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, including India and China. The measure cleared an early hurdle in Washington by an 86-12 vote and now moves to the House of Representatives for further consideration. It is named the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026.The bill would expand pressure on Moscow by targeting the trade that helps sustain Russian energy exports. According to the supporting material, the proposal could trigger 100% tariffs on countries that continue to buy Russian oil. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 08:02 LONDON
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US second-quarter GDP growth slows to 1.5% as trade deficit and fuel costs weigh on economy
The US economy grew at an annualised rate of 1.5% in the second quarter, according to a Commerce Department report released on Thursday. That was down from 2.1% in the first quarter, marking a clear slowdown in growth between April and June. The report points to a wider trade deficit and higher fuel costs as key pressures on activity.The Bureau of Economic Analysis said consumer spending rose 3.2% over the quarter, helped by tax refunds linked to President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. At the same time, the average price of petrol climbed to $4.09 a gallon, up... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 17:33 LONDON
Bolivia court issues new arrest warrant for Evo Morales over protest-linked allegations
A court in Bolivia has issued a new arrest warrant for former president Evo Morales, according to the Santa Cruz district prosecutor's office. The warrant is linked to an investigation into allegations of armed uprising against the state, terrorism and attacks on transport safety. The case comes after Morales backed protests in June by farmers and truckers amid anger over the country's economic crisis and austerity plans.The prosecutor's office said the investigation concerns Morales's alleged role in the demonstrations and the disruption they caused. Morales responded on social media that the authorities would not intimidate him. He also accused the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 06:00 LONDON
US tightens restrictions on Chinese robots and power inverters over security concerns
The Federal Communications Commission has moved to restrict new imports of Chinese-made humanoid robots, robot dogs and power inverters, citing cybersecurity and national-security risks. The rules took effect immediately and apply only to models that have not yet been authorised for sale in the United States. The action adds these products to the agency's list of equipment prohibited on national-security grounds.The FCC said the devices could create supply-chain vulnerabilities and disrupt US economic and national security if foreign actors were able to compromise or control them. Power inverters are used to connect solar panels, batteries and other electricity sources to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 15:59 LONDON
Iraq Eyes Supplying Turkey With 1 Million Oil Barrels a Day Amid Hormuz Crisis
Iraq is considering a major increase in oil supplies to Turkey, with a target of up to 1 million barrels a day, according to the supplied report. The proposal comes as concern grows over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy shipments. The development points to efforts by Iraq to position itself as a more significant supplier in regional energy trade.The report gives the figure of 1 million barrels a day as the scale Iraq is eyeing for deliveries to Turkey. It does not provide a timetable for when such flows could begin, nor... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 13:02 LONDON
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US Senate clears Russia sanctions bill targeting oil buyers with tariffs
The US Senate has cleared legislation that would impose tariffs of up to 100% on the top five buyers of Russian oil and energy products. The move marks a further step in a long-stalled bipartisan effort to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine. India is among the countries identified as directly affected by the proposal.The bill was authored by the late Senator Lindsey Graham and was advanced on the day of his Washington funeral, adding political weight to the vote. In a joint statement, Republican and Democratic senators said the agreement was intended to stop purchasers of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 04:35 LONDON
Iraqi PM visits Turkiye for talks on oil pipeline, water and security
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is in Turkiye with a senior delegation for talks focused on strategic cooperation, security, water and the economy. It is his first visit to the neighbouring country since taking office in May. The trip comes as Baghdad seeks to secure its energy interests and manage wider bilateral issues with Ankara.Government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi said the discussions would cover strategic cooperation alongside security, water and economic matters. A source from Iraq's Ministry of Oil said a technical delegation had arrived in Ankara late last week to try to finalise a one-year extension of the existing oil-export... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 15:35 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
