Wall Street Opens Lower as Chips, Small Caps and Gold Slide While Oil and Gas Firm
Executive summary: US equities opened under pressure, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow all lower in early trading. The sharpest move came in AI and chip stocks, while small caps, defence, autos and banks also weakened. Energy was one of the few bright spots, alongside natural gas and WTI crude, as the dollar strengthened against the yen and Bitcoin slipped. The mix points to a risk-off start, with investors rotating away from growth and rate-sensitive areas and toward energy-linked exposure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Zelenskyy conditions pause in attacks on Russia on protection of Ukrainian infrastructure
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine is prepared to halt attacks on Russian territory if the United States secures a genuine Russian commitment not to strike Ukrainian infrastructure. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia had agreed to stop targeting each other's energy sites, although no details were provided. Zelenskyy said any Ukrainian de-escalation would depend on Russia being ready to stop what he described as attacks aimed at destroying life and doing so for the long term.The comments add a new diplomatic layer to a conflict in which energy and other critical infrastructure have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 13:29 LONDON
US 10-year Treasury yield hits 19-year high as oil prices surge
The 10-year US Treasury yield rose to 5.02 percent on Tuesday, its highest level since the 2007 global financial crisis. The move came as traders increased bets on a Federal Reserve interest rate hike after another rise in oil prices. The benchmark yield is closely watched because it helps shape borrowing costs across US financial markets, including consumer debt and home mortgages.The rise in yields was not limited to the United States. Germany's 10-year bond yield reached 3.554 percent on Monday, its highest since mid-2009, while Japan's 10-year government bond yield breached 3 percent for the second time this month,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 12:59 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Gaza access call, Middle East strikes and Baltic tensions dominate noon briefing
The United Nations has urged Israel to give international investigators full access to every part of Gaza as recovery teams continue to pull human remains from the ruins, with the death toll still rising and pressure growing for a clearer picture of what happened on the ground. 🔗In the Middle East, oil prices jumped as fighting threatened supply routes, after Yemen's Iran aligned Houthis fired dozens of missiles and drones at a military air base in Khamis Mushait in southern Saudi Arabia. The exchange underlined how the conflict is spilling across borders and raising fears for energy flows. 🔗 🔗Saudi... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Sep 2026 12:20 LONDON
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French energy strike cuts Dunkirk LNG terminal capacity
A 24-hour strike in France's energy sector is reducing output at the Dunkirk LNG terminal and briefly taking electricity capacity offline. The industrial action began on Tuesday and is affecting several parts of the power and gas system, according to the supplied data. The disruption comes as Europe continues efforts to refill gas storage before winter.Fluxys data showed that delivery capacity at the Dunkirk terminal was expected to fall to 4 gigawatt-hours per day, down from a normal minimum of 9.4 GWh per day. EDF data also showed that 6.5 gigawatts of electricity were taken offline overnight on Monday. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 09:03 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: NATO boosts eastern defences as US confirms weapons in orbit and Houthi attacks widen
The biggest security shift came from Washington, where US officials publicly confirmed for the first time that the country has weapons in orbit capable of disabling or destroying enemy satellites, as the Golden Dome space interceptor programme was said to be ready for flight. The Pentagon watchdog also warned that the war with Iran exposed shortages of key munitions and bottlenecks in the US defence industrial base. 🔗 🔗Across Europe, NATO said it will increase support for Ukraine and strengthen its own defences along the eastern border with Russia after fresh strikes near Poland, while Lithuania said NATO fighter jets... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 15 Sep 2026 08:41 LONDON
Europe opens lower as DAX leads the retreat, dollar firms and energy stays mixed
Executive summary: European markets opened under pressure, with the DAX, FTSE 100, Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 all lower in early trade. The move came alongside a firmer dollar, weaker euro and pound, softer gold and silver, and a modest rise in natural gas. Autos and broader cyclical sentiment were among the weakest pockets, while palladium was a rare gainer in the commodity complex. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
Serbia student movement submits election list ahead of snap vote
University students in Serbia have submitted a ballot list to the Republic Electoral Commission in a bid to contest the country's snap elections. The list, called "Student List - Students Win," was delivered after thousands of supporters marched through central Belgrade to the commission's headquarters. The move marks a new phase in a protest movement that has been active for nearly two years.Students carried boxes of signatures gathered in recent days as they sought to qualify for the ballot. The submission comes after parliament was dissolved on 8 September and snap elections were set for 25 October. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 08:07 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close sharply lower as AI, oil and FX pressures hit risk appetite
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific equities ended broadly weaker, with South Korea’s Kospi leading losses and Japan’s Nikkei 225, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and Australia’s ASX 200 all finishing lower. The selloff came alongside a stronger dollar against the yen, firmer crude and natural gas, and softer gold, silver and platinum, while palladium was one of the few metals to rise. The move points to a market still sensitive to inflation, rate expectations and the durability of the AI-led equity trade. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Venezuela to join G20 energy meetings in Houston amid oil-price shock
A Venezuelan delegation is due to take part in G20 energy talks in Houston this week, as global oil and gas markets remain under pressure from war-related disruption in the Middle East. The meetings are being held in Texas, a major centre of the US energy industry, and are scheduled to continue through Wednesday. US officials said the gathering will include representatives of G20 countries as well as Venezuela.Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the talks reflect a shift in the global energy balance and the growing importance of supply outside the Middle East. He said the aim was to move... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 04:00 LONDON
Houthis strike Saudi targets as pipeline outage and Red Sea tensions deepen
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis have launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, while pressure also mounted on Riyadh from Houthi advances along Yemen's western coast. The latest strikes were said to target a military airbase in Khamis Mushait in southern Saudi Arabia, with the group saying it fired dozens of missiles and drones at aircraft hangars, radar systems, runways and ammunition depots. Saudi authorities issued emergency alerts in four southern cities as the attacks unfolded.The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said 13 civilians were wounded in the Houthi attacks. Yemeni officials also said the Houthis had dug... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 01:29 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Open Lower as Oil Surges Above $102 and Rate Anxiety Hits Risk Assets
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened under pressure, with Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Australia all lower as WTI crude jumped above $102 and the yen weakened against the dollar. The move points to a market dominated by inflation concerns, higher-rate expectations and a broad risk-off tone, while gold, silver and platinum also fell sharply. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 15 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
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United States blocks Iran nuclear chief from Vienna IAEA conference after Austria revokes visa
The United States has blocked Iran's nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, from attending this week's annual General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna. Eslami and his delegation cancelled their trip after Austria revoked his visa, according to Iranian state media. The decision has added a new diplomatic dispute to the opening of the five-day meeting at the agency's headquarters.Iran's ambassador to the agency, Reza Najafi, told delegations at the conference opening that Eslami's visa had initially been approved before being withdrawn. He said the move was a direct infringement on Iran's rights as a member state and argued... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 23:00 LONDON
Wall Street closes lower as yields, oil and AI rotation shake leadership, Nvidia sinks while Meta surges
Executive summary: US stocks ended lower in a broad risk-off session, with the S&P 500 down -1.3%, the Nasdaq Composite off -1.2% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling -1.9%. The move came alongside a sharp drop in Nvidia, a strong rally in Meta, firmer crude oil, and weaker gold and silver, pointing to a market that is still sensitive to rate expectations, sector rotation and commodity swings. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
India to supply Nepal with emergency electricity after floods damage hydropower network
India has approved expedited electricity exports to Nepal after severe floods damaged much of the country's hydropower infrastructure and triggered widespread power shortages. The arrangement will allow up to 654 megawatts of electricity to be transmitted for 18 hours a day until 31 December. Nepal, which had previously met almost all of its energy needs from hydropower, has been forced to rely on imports since the disaster.India's Ministry of Power said the approval would help Nepal meet urgent power requirements during what it described as a difficult period. It also said the move would further strengthen long-standing energy cooperation between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 19:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Middle East violence drives oil higher as markets slide and tensions widen
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people, including six children, in the town of Kfar Dounine, deepening fears that the conflict could spread further across the region. 🔗Oil prices surged as Brent crude moved above $107 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate climbed above $102, with traders reacting to disruption around the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of Saudi energy infrastructure. 🔗 Saudi Arabia is relying on stored oil to keep exports moving after drone attacks forced a precautionary shutdown of the East West pipeline, a key route for crude shipments. 🔗 Iran also said a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Sep 2026 18:21 LONDON
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Europe closes lower as oil spikes, metals slide and the dollar firms
Executive summary: European equities ended sharply lower, with the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all down more than 2%, as a surge in Brent crude, a firmer dollar and broad weakness in precious metals weighed on risk appetite. The FTSE 100 also finished in the red, while ether extended gains and natural gas rose. The move points to a market that is repricing inflation pressure and sector sensitivity to energy costs. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
Iran war pressure clouds Gulf states' US spending commitments
A new analysis says the war involving the United States and Iran is putting pressure on Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, and could make it harder for them to deliver nearly $4 trillion in economic commitments to the United States. The report, released by the Peterson Institute for International Economics, says the conflict is forcing the three Gulf states to weigh domestic priorities more heavily. It argues that the strain is already affecting fiscal positions and growth prospects.The 15-page report says the war has increased the need for spending on defence, energy infrastructure and trade. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 16:04 LONDON
Fuel price protests spread across Syria for a second day as parliament summons energy minister
Protests over fuel price increases spread across Syria for a second consecutive day on Monday, with demonstrators blocking roads and oil tanker routes in several provinces. The unrest was reported in Hasakah, Deir ez-Zor, Raqqa, Aleppo, Idlib and Daraa, according to the supplied material. In several places, residents also called for the dismissal of Energy Minister Mohammed al-Bashir.Parliament said it had summoned al-Bashir to appear before a hearing on Thursday at noon local time, after more than 50 members of the People's Assembly signed a request on Sunday asking the energy committee to question him over the price hikes and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 16:02 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz talks postponed amid Yemen escalation
Iran says a planned meeting with officials from Gulf states on the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed because of events unfolding in Yemen. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the decision was taken jointly by Iran and Oman, and that the meeting in Oman would have been an opportunity to discuss what he described as a responsible approach to managing the waterway. He also said Saudi Arabia requested the postponement.Baghaei told a news conference that Iran has no involvement in Yemen and does not interfere in Yemeni affairs. He said the talks would have been a chance to show... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 15:29 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Lower as Oil Surges, Tech and Small Caps Slip, and Energy Takes the Lead
Executive summary: US stocks opened under pressure, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones and Russell 2000 all lower in early trading. The sharpest move in the data is a jump in WTI crude above $103 a barrel, while energy shares outperformed and tech, chips, defence, gold and several industrial metals weakened. Bitcoin and ether were firmer, adding a risk-asset split to an already uneven open. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
Dangote refinery IPO set to become Africa's biggest-ever listing
Aliko Dangote's Nigerian oil refinery business is set to go public on the Nigerian exchange in a flotation that could become Africa's biggest-ever initial public offering. The listing of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals is scheduled for Monday, with share purchases open until 13 October. If the offer is fully subscribed, it could add about $23bn to Dangote's net worth.The public offering is being marketed as an IPO for ordinary investors as well as institutions, with a minimum subscription of 10 shares costing 5,250 naira. The company has also been promoted through banking platforms and fintech ventures, with a particular... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 14:03 LONDON
Yemen fighting intensifies around Marib and western Taiz as government forces counter Houthi gains
Yemen's government forces have stepped up air attacks against Houthi positions as the fighting shifts toward Marib and western Taiz. The latest clashes come after the rebel group made gains in government-held areas over the past week. The focus on Marib is significant because the city is Yemen's main oil and gas centre and the government's last remaining stronghold in the north.The supplied report says government forces are trying to repel the advance with strikes on Houthi positions and vehicles. It also says a video released on Monday by the Yemeni army purports to show Houthi positions and vehicles being... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 13:32 LONDON
Brent crude tops $107 as Hormuz shipping disruption deepens
Brent crude has climbed above $107 a barrel as disruption around the Strait of Hormuz and shutdowns at Saudi energy infrastructure continue to unsettle global oil markets. The benchmark rose by $3.21 to $107.82, according to the supplied report, after recent attacks on shipping in the waterway and on Saudi energy facilities. The developments have raised fresh concern about the security of one of the world's most important energy chokepoints.US officials say traffic through the strait is improving, but their assessment is at odds with the market reaction and with other reporting on vessel movements. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 13:00 LONDON
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Russian submarines intercepted near Arctic cable in joint NATO operation, officials say
Western officials say a joint NATO operation intercepted Russian submarines near a vital undersea cable in the Arctic last week. The incident took place near Svalbard and is being described as an attempt to destroy cable infrastructure that supports communications in the region. The account has raised fresh concern about the security of undersea networks that carry much of the United Kingdom's international data.According to two Western officials cited in the supplied material, covert Russian GUGI undersea warfare submarines were detected trying to damage a cable near Svalbard. The operation involved the United Kingdom, Norway and the United States, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 11:02 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Middle East tensions jolt oil markets as border strike, protests and elections dominate
Oil prices surged as escalating Middle East tensions threatened key supply routes, with Brent crude moving above $107 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate topping $102, a move that quickly fed through to global risk sentiment. 🔗That backdrop also sharpened concern around diplomacy and energy security, as Iran and Oman delayed planned Gulf talks and the United States opened G20 energy meetings in Houston promoting what it called energy abundance amid the disruption to fuel markets. 🔗 🔗On the ground, Poland and Ukraine denounced Russian strikes close to the Polish border after a Kyiv Warsaw passenger train was hit about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Sep 2026 08:33 LONDON
Europe opens lower as Brent jumps, metals slide and rate-sensitive assets wobble
Executive summary: European markets opened under pressure, with the DAX, CAC 40, FTSE 100 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower in early trade. The sharpest cross-asset move was in Brent crude, which surged more than 6%, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium all fell. The euro and pound also weakened against the dollar, adding to the risk-off tone. Ether and natural gas moved higher, and global autos outperformed on a relative basis. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
Asia-Pacific markets slide as oil spikes above $102, yen weakens and risk assets retreat
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with broad losses after a sharp jump in WTI crude to above $102 a barrel revived inflation concerns and pressured equities across Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea and Australia. The Nikkei 225, Hang Seng, Kospi and ASX 200 all fell, while the yen weakened modestly against the dollar. Gold and silver also declined, underscoring a session where higher energy costs and tighter policy worries outweighed support from a firmer Ether and natural gas. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Under Pressure as Oil Spikes Above $100, Dragging Asia-Pacific Equities Lower
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened weaker in Tokyo trading, with Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and South Korea all under pressure as a sharp jump in WTI crude to above $100 a barrel unsettled risk appetite. The move came alongside broad declines in precious metals and a firmer yen, while Ether and global autos were among the few notable gainers in the supplied data. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
Proposed Queensland data centre could draw a quarter of the state's power use
A proposed hyper-scale data centre in Queensland is under consideration by the Western Downs Regional Council, with developers saying it could become the largest such project proposed in Australia. The Western Downs Digital Park is planned for a 725-hectare site near Dalby, about 250 kilometres west of Brisbane. If approved and built out in full, the project would sit on land that is currently used as a feedlot and cattle paddock.The Singapore-based developer Zerra DC says the project would have a peak capacity of 2.16 gigawatts, equivalent to the electricity use of about 1.5 million average Australian households. At the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 21:59 LONDON
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Guyana says oil revenues are rising as Iran conflict reshapes energy markets
Guyana's president says the country has seen a sharp rise in oil revenue in recent months as the conflict involving Iran continues to reshape global energy markets. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said the increase has come as disruptions to energy supplies have helped push up crude prices. He made the comments in an interview about Guyana's oil boom and the challenges that have followed it.Ali said the country's oil revenues have increased sharply while the wider conflict grinds on. He linked the rise to the effect of the war on global supply and pricing, saying the market disruption has lifted the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 21:30 LONDON
Houthis seize Bab al-Mandeb as Red Sea coast falls under their control
Houthi forces have completed their takeover of Yemen's Red Sea coastline, including the port city of Mocha and the island of Mayyun, also known as Perim, according to the supplied report. The advance gives them effective control over the Bab al-Mandeb strait, one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints. The development marks a major shift in the conflict and raises immediate concern for shipping through the Red Sea.The report says the takeover happened over the weekend and places Houthi positions just 20 kilometres from the African coast. It adds that more than 2,000 people fled from Yemen to Djibouti... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 16:29 LONDON
BRICS summit in New Delhi adopts declaration amid divisions over Iran, Ukraine and tariffs
BRICS leaders have adopted a joint declaration on the first day of their two-day summit in New Delhi, despite visible divisions over the wars in Iran and Ukraine. The New Delhi Declaration called for restraint in the Middle East and criticised unilateral tariffs, but it avoided naming the United States, Israel or Iran. The agreement was reached as leaders from the expanded 11-member bloc gathered in the Indian capital for talks on war, trade and global economic pressure.The declaration was adopted on Saturday, with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin among those attending the summit. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 13:30 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Hormuz tensions rise as Congo Ebola toll climbs and Europe faces political strain
Security in the Gulf came under fresh strain after Iranian authorities said one person was killed and three others injured when a merchant vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane already under pressure from regional tensions. 🔗 Bahrain also said it would not join an Iran proposed meeting in Oman on Monday on safe passage for shipping in the strait, underlining the diplomatic split over how to protect traffic through the waterway. 🔗In Yemen and along the Red Sea coast, the Houthis said they had carried out a drone and missile strike on a military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Sep 2026 08:37 LONDON
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One killed in Strait of Hormuz ship strike as authorities report injuries
Iranian authorities say one person has been killed and three others injured after a merchant vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz early on Sunday. Qeshm city governor Amir Teymouri said the ship was hit around 5:00 am local time off the coasts of Hengam and Qeshm islands. The authorities did not say what caused the strike or identify who was responsible.The incident took place in one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints, where a large share of global oil and gas shipments passes through a narrow channel between Iran and Oman. The Strait of Hormuz has long... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 06:59 LONDON
UK security adviser says Europe must endure hard winter to keep pressure on Russia
The UK national security adviser has said Europe must be prepared to endure "real hardship" this winter if it wants to maintain economic pressure on Russia. Jonathan Powell made the remarks in Kyiv at the Yalta European Strategy forum, where he argued that sanctions on Moscow are working and should not be eased. He said the current approach of supporting Ukraine while tightening pressure on Russia should continue despite the strain of energy shortages across Europe.Powell said talk of Russian escalation was not a problem but a sign that pressure on President Vladimir Putin was having an effect. He urged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 06:32 LONDON
Bahrain refuses Iran's proposed Hormuz shipping meeting in Oman
Bahrain has said it will not take part in a proposed meeting in Oman on Monday that Iran says will focus on safe passage for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The Bahraini Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that it would not join the gathering in Muscat, despite Iran describing the talks as a consultation on the future of the waterway. The decision adds a new diplomatic wrinkle to efforts to discuss security around one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.In its statement, Bahrain said regional security and stability could not be preserved through what it called a policy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 21:02 LONDON
Zelenskyy willing to meet Putin at Miami G20 summit in December
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is willing to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami in December if both leaders are invited. He made the remarks when asked by German broadcaster Deutsche Welle whether he would meet his Russian counterpart, saying: "We have to meet, to speak, and make decisions." The comments add a fresh diplomatic opening to a war that is nearing its fifth year. The summit is due to take place on 14 and 15 December at Trump National Doral Miami, with the United States holding the presidency of the Group of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 12:59 LONDON
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Yemen fighting escalates as displacement rises and civilians flee Taiz
More than 900 people have been killed or injured in less than a week of renewed fighting in Yemen, while at least 5,000 families have fled their homes, according to the latest figures in the supplied report. The escalation is centred on Taiz and surrounding areas, where civilians have been forced to move again after years of relative calm in some locations. The report says the Houthis and Yemen's internationally recognised government re-erupted into open conflict this month, with the fighting described as the fiercest in years.The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said displacement was rising... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 11:29 LONDON
Guatemalan judge clears deputy minister and three Indigenous leaders of terrorism charges
A Guatemalan court has cleared Deputy Minister Luis Pacheco and three other Indigenous leaders of terrorism charges linked to protests in October 2023. The ruling was issued by the Third Criminal Court in Guatemala City and came after prosecutors asked for the case to be dismissed. The judge concluded that the four had not broken the law by organising the demonstrations.The defendants were accused over protests against a prosecutor who was alleged to have tried to block President Bernardo Arevalo from taking office. Alongside Pacheco, the case involved Hector Chaclan, Basilio Puac and Esteban Toc. Prosecutors had brought charges including... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
Russia strikes steel plants and cargo vessels across Ukraine
Russia's Defence Ministry says its forces have struck several industrial facilities across Ukraine, including steel plants in Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih, as the war's long-range strike campaign continues to target industrial infrastructure. The ministry also said two cargo vessels were hit overnight in the Black Sea port of Chornomorsk. The reported attacks form part of a wider exchange of drone and missile strikes between the two sides.According to the supplied reporting, the ministry said Russian forces hit Zaporizhstal in Zaporizhzhia, an Interpipe Steel complex in Dnipro and several plants in Kryvyi Rih. The same report said the cargo vessels... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 10:00 LONDON
US narrows military protection windows for tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
The United States has begun telling oil tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz to travel at specific times if they want to receive military protection, according to reports cited on Saturday. The change comes after Iran stepped up attacks on vessels moving through the area at night. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important routes for oil and gas shipments, making any shift in security arrangements closely watched by shipping and energy markets.The reported instruction was sent to tanker operators through emails from the US naval coordination centre to maritime advisers, according to the report. Since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 07:30 LONDON
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ECB chief economist defends rate rise as eurozone inflation stays above target
The European Central Bank's chief economist has described the bank's latest interest rate increase as a measured adjustment, after policymakers raised borrowing costs by a quarter of a percentage point. Philip Lane said the move came in response to a significant inflation problem, with eurozone inflation still running above the bank's 2% target. He made the comments at the Dublin Economic Workshop's annual conference in Wexford.The ECB lifted rates from 2.25% to 2.5% in a decision announced the previous day. Lane said energy prices were at the centre of the move, and argued that governments should respond to inflation pressures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 19:00 LONDON
Houthis seize Perim Island and Mokha, tightening grip on Red Sea shipping lane
The Houthis have reportedly expanded their control along Yemen's western Red Sea coast, taking Perim Island at the mouth of the Bab al-Mandab Strait and capturing the port city of Mokha. The advance gives the Iran-backed group a stronger position on one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints. It also deepens concern over the security of a shipping lane used by vessels moving between the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.A source from Yemen's internationally recognised government said Perim, also known as Mayyun, was seized after pro-government forces withdrew on Friday. Military sources said Mokha fell a day... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 18:29 LONDON
Yemen conflict deepens as Houthis seize territory near Bab al-Mandeb Strait
Fighters from the Iran-backed Houthi group have seized territory close to the Bab al-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea, a narrow waterway that links Asia and Europe through one of the world's most important shipping corridors. The advance adds to concerns about the security of maritime traffic in the area and the wider impact on trade routes and oil exports. It also comes as fighting in Yemen continues to displace civilians and widen the conflict's regional implications.The Houthis have said they do not pose a threat to international shipping, but they have reiterated their intention to target vessels from Saudi... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 18:01 LONDON
Oil set to end week above $100 as shipping attacks intensify around Hormuz and the Red Sea
Oil prices eased on Friday, but both Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate were still on track to end the week above $100 a barrel for the first time since mid-May. The move comes as attacks on shipping routes in the Middle East intensify, with traders focused on the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. The latest price action reflects concern that disruption to tanker traffic could last longer than previously expected.Brent crude futures fell to $105.62 a barrel in early trading, while West Texas Intermediate slipped to $101.10. Even after the pullback, both benchmarks were still nearly 13%... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 09:29 LONDON
Australian fuel prices set to rise as oil spikes and markets sell off
Australian motorists are expected to face higher fuel prices in the coming weeks after a sharp rise in global oil markets. Prices are on track to climb by 20 to 30 cents as Brent crude moved to its highest level since mid-May, briefly pushing towards US$110 a barrel before settling above US$108 in late Friday trade. The move comes as investors sell stocks and bonds amid growing concern about the Middle East conflict and wider market stress.The latest increase in oil prices has fed through quickly to expectations for retail fuel costs in Australia. The market reaction has also been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
Vance brands Democrats 'party of hatred' as Trump rallies Republicans in Dallas
US Vice President JD Vance used a prime-time Republican convention speech in Dallas to attack Democrats as the "party of hatred" and urge voters to back Republicans in November's midterm elections. He spoke at the American Airlines Center before a large crowd that greeted him with chants of "JD! JD!".The speech was followed by an appearance from President Donald Trump, who praised Vance and then returned to familiar campaign themes. Vance said Democrats were running candidates who would tell children what they are allowed to say, how they are allowed to live and who they ought to hate. He added... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 04:37 LONDON
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Ireland inflation rises to 3.7% as energy prices surge
Ireland's annual inflation rate rose to 3.7% in August, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. That was up from 3.4% in July and was driven largely by higher energy costs, including oil, petrol, diesel and electricity. The data point to renewed pressure on households and businesses as the country moves towards the winter period.The official figures show home heating oil rising by 44% over the past 12 months. Petrol increased by 9% and diesel by 15%, while electricity prices were up 8%. Airfares also rose by 14%, adding to the broader increase in the Consumer Price Index.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 14:03 LONDON
Houthi missile and drone attacks hit Saudi civilian and energy sites as tensions rise
Missile and drone attacks have struck civilian and economic sites in several Saudi cities, injuring dozens of civilians and causing fires and temporary disruption at energy facilities. The incidents were reported in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jizan and Najran, according to the supplied material. The attacks are being described as part of a renewed escalation linked to the conflict in Yemen.The confirmed locations indicate a broad pattern of cross-border pressure rather than a single isolated strike. The material says the attacks injured dozens of civilians and affected energy facilities, but it does not give a precise casualty count or a full... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:30 LONDON
Fresh air found in Nepal hydropower tunnels as rescue teams search for trapped workers
Rescue teams in Nepal are continuing operations at flooded hydropower tunnels after last month's disaster buried entrances and trapped workers inside. An Australian tunnelling expert involved in the effort said authorities have now found fresh air in parts of the tunnels for the first time. The search is centred on the Chilime Hydropower tunnel in the hard-hit Rasuwa district, where teams are trying to reach people believed to be alive.Arnold Dix said the discovery of fresh air marked a significant development in the operation, which has been under way since the August 26 floods. He said teams think they have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 11:30 LONDON
UK and NATO allies intercept Russian plot to target undersea cable near Svalbard
Western officials say a joint NATO operation intercepted Russian submarines that were attempting to destroy a vital undersea cable in the Arctic near Svalbard. According to two officials cited in the supplied material, Britain, Norway and the United States were involved in the operation and stopped the submarines before the cable was damaged. The incident is being described as part of wider concern over the security of subsea infrastructure.The cable in question connects Svalbard to Norway and lies about 2,700 metres below the surface. The same material says the submarines were covert Russian GUGI undersea warfare vessels. Russia has denied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 08:02 LONDON
Trump says Iran war may end after US midterm elections as Hormuz shipping is hit
Trump said the war with Iran could continue until after the US midterm elections, as he renewed threats against a fortified site linked to the Iranian nuclear programme near Natanz. He made the remarks at a Republican convention in Dallas, saying he expected the conflict to end soon after the November vote. He also suggested Tehran was trying to influence the election, although he did not provide evidence for that claim.At the same time, Iran said it had attacked ten vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after the United States sank five Iranian tankers, adding to the disruption around one... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
Chinese cargo ship completes Arctic route to the UK via Russia's Northern Sea Route
A Chinese container ship has arrived at Teesport in the United Kingdom after completing a 25-day voyage through Russia's Northern Sea Route. The vessel, Dubai Tower, is operated by Chinese shipping company Sea Legend and is being presented as part of a seasonal China-Europe Arctic container service. The journey is being watched closely because it offers a faster alternative to established Asia-Europe shipping corridors.The ship left Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in eastern China on 15 August carrying about 1,500 containers. Those containers included energy-storage equipment, power batteries and photovoltaic components, according to the supplied material. The service is described as the first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
IAEA refers Iran to UN Security Council over nuclear non-compliance after board vote
The International Atomic Energy Agency has formally referred Iran to the United Nations Security Council after its Board of Governors approved a resolution in Vienna. The move is the first such referral in 20 years and marks a fresh escalation in the dispute over Iran's nuclear programme. The resolution was backed by 23 countries, with eight abstentions, while China, Russia and Niger voted against it.The board action was tabled by the United Kingdom, France, Germany and the United States. It cites a lack of information on Iran's nuclear material, including stockpiles of highly enriched uranium, and says inspectors have been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 21:59 LONDON
United States records hottest summer in 132 years amid widespread drought
The contiguous United States has recorded its hottest summer since official weather records began, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency said the June-to-August average temperature reached 23.6C, or 74.4F, across the lower 48 states. That was enough to set a new national summer record and came as drought expanded across much of the country.NOAA said the summer average was 1.7C above the 20th-century norm and 0.2C higher than the previous record, which had been set in 1936 and matched in 2021. August also became the hottest August on record, with an average temperature of 24.2C. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 20:29 LONDON
Iran speeds construction at suspected underground nuclear site near Natanz
Iran has accelerated construction this year at a suspected underground nuclear site buried in the Pickaxe mountain near Natanz, according to an analysis of satellite images by US-based analysts. The site is in central Iran, close to the Natanz nuclear facility, and Western intelligence services suspect it may be a clandestine uranium enrichment plant. The latest imagery reviewed by the analysts was taken on 9 August.The analysis was carried out by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, which examined satellite images covering six years. The analysts said they could not confirm or rule out a reported Israeli intelligence claim... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 15:30 LONDON
IAEA says North Korea has built new uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon
The International Atomic Energy Agency says North Korea has built a new two-storey uranium enrichment facility at the Yongbyon nuclear complex. The watchdog described the development as a cause for serious concern and said the building appears capable of housing multiple centrifuge cascades. The assessment adds to evidence that the country is continuing to expand its nuclear infrastructure.The agency said the new building is part of the main Yongbyon complex and could accommodate up to 28 centrifuge cascades used to enrich uranium. It said the findings were based on satellite imagery because it has had no inspectors in North Korea... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 13:00 LONDON
Israeli parties submit candidate slates for October Knesset election
Israeli political parties have submitted their candidate slates for the Knesset election due on October 27, marking a formal step in the country's election process. Israeli media reported that 38 lists were filed before Tuesday's deadline with the Central Elections Committee. The lists will now be reviewed before being finalised on September 27.Among the last parties to file were the governing Likud party, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionist Party. The Joint List, an alliance of Arab-majority parties, also submitted its slate on Tuesday. Likud's list includes 35 candidates and is led by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 11:32 LONDON
Premier Coal workers back strike action in Western Australia as talks break down
Workers at Premier Coal in Collie have voted to take protected industrial action after talks over a final enterprise agreement broke down. The mine sits at the centre of Western Australia's coal supply chain and is the main supplier to Synergy's Muja and Collie power plants, about 200 kilometres south of Perth. The dispute comes as the state prepares to phase out coal-fired power by 2030.The vote followed failed negotiations on Wednesday morning, according to the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union state secretary, Steve McCartney. Workers are seeking better pay and clearer terms on redundancies as part of the final agreement.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 06:30 LONDON
Violent protests over rolling blackouts in The Gambia as Barrow pledges new power capacity
Violent protests have broken out in The Gambia over prolonged electricity outages, with demonstrations reported in the capital, Banjul, and nearby cities on Monday and Tuesday. Residents have been demanding action over rolling blackouts that have left some areas without power for up to 48 hours. The unrest has centred on the country's worsening electricity crisis and the public response to it.Police used tear gas to disperse crowds that gathered in several locations, including near President Adama Barrow's residence and the headquarters of the National Water and Electricity Corporation, which supplies electricity in the country. Protesters burned tyres and built... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 04:34 LONDON
UK rejects renewed Argentine pressure over Malvinas sovereignty
A British minister has said there is "no doubt" about British sovereignty over the Malvinas, after Argentina stepped up its claims to the South Atlantic islands. The statement came as the dispute again moved into the diplomatic spotlight, with Buenos Aires threatening sanctions against oil companies operating in the area. The row also follows renewed political signalling from both sides over the islands, which the UK administers and Argentina claims as its own.The minister, a member of the UK foreign ministry and parliament, said the British position was clear and that the United States also understood London's stance. She said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 17:37 LONDON
THE GROWTH ILLUSION: HOW GDP TRICKERY MASKED THE DEATH OF THE MIDDLE CLASS
We are fed a daily diet of triumphant economic headlines. The S&P 500 hits record highs, corporate earnings smash forecasts, and central bankers beam at GDP charts pointing up and to the right. Politicians line up to remind us how much "wealthier" we are compared to our parents or grandparents. On paper, they are right. The average worker makes vastly more dollars today than at any point in human history. But step outside the spreadsheet and into the street, and the math fails the reality test. If we are so undeniably prosperous, why does buying a modest home feel like... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 01 Sep 2026 13:58 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 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
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
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
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
