Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine ports hit, Middle East tensions rise and markets rally on risk-on mood
Russia has intensified missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea ports, with Odesa among the main targets, damaging port infrastructure and adding pressure on export routes that are already under strain. NATO says it is working urgently to supply Ukraine with air defences after Kyiv failed to intercept any of the Russian ballistic missiles fired in Wednesday's overnight strike. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israel said two reserve soldiers were killed in combat in southern Lebanon as fighting with Hezbollah continued near the border. The Israeli military also said it would keep operating proactively in Gaza, even as Prime... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Aug 2026 08:39 LONDON
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Europe opens higher as gold, silver and autos surge, while Brent and natural gas slide
Executive summary: European markets opened with a clear risk-on tone in equities and a powerful bid in precious metals, while energy prices softened. The DAX led regional gains, the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 also advanced, and the FTSE 100 was fractionally lower. Gold, silver, platinum and palladium all posted outsized gains, with global autos also sharply higher. Brent crude and natural gas moved lower, and the dollar was mixed against major peers. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei extends gains, gold surges and crude slips
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a split screen, Japan and Australia advanced while Hong Kong weakened, and the biggest moves came from precious metals, autos and Korea. The Nikkei 225 finished up +2.1% at 65,683.26, the ASX 200 rose +3.4% to 9,271.6, and the Hang Seng fell -1.6% to 25,440.83. Gold climbed +6.9% to 4,313.4, WTI crude dropped -6.1% to 75.41, and USD/JPY eased to 157.839, a move that points to a softer dollar backdrop for parts of the region. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Iran and Oman agree Strait of Hormuz transit route as talks continue over joint management
Iran says it and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and are finalising arrangements for joint management of the strategic waterway. The announcement points to a possible step towards reopening a route that is central to global energy shipping, although officials said the process is still subject to further review. Tehran also said the understanding does not mean the strait is yet safe for all vessels.Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the geographical coordinates of the route had been agreed and that a joint statement was in the final review and drafting stage.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 07:30 LONDON
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Iran and Oman deal faces shipping industry pushback over Strait of Hormuz toll fears
Eight of the world's largest shipping associations have urged the United Nations to oppose any compulsory charges for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as reports continue that Iran and Oman are nearing an arrangement to manage the waterway. In a letter sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez, the groups said that tolls or service fees would amount to a significant break with established international practice. They warned that such a system could affect global trade, energy prices and the legal framework governing straits used for international navigation.The letter was sent on Monday... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 06:59 LONDON
Australia moves to block gas-only data centres amid state pushback
Australia's federal government says it will stop data centre proposals that rely entirely on gas, in a move that has drawn criticism from the Northern Territory and Queensland. Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen said such projects would not meet minimum national standards and would not be allowed to proceed. The dispute centres on how new data centres should be powered as demand grows for digital infrastructure.Bowen said the proposed rules would require renewable energy use and a national renewable energy offset policy for data centres. Speaking at the National Press Club, he said a project that used only gas would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 06:38 LONDON
Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Thailand on first visit since 2021 coup
Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing has arrived in Thailand for an official visit, marking his first trip to the country since he seized power in the 2021 coup. The visit comes as Myanmar remains in the grip of civil war and as regional diplomacy around the country continues to be shaped by divisions within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It also highlights Thailand's decision to pursue closer contact with the Myanmar authorities despite wider international isolation of the junta.Min Aung Hlaing's trip follows years in which he has been treated as an international pariah by western governments. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 06:02 LONDON
Guatemala says Fuego eruption has ended as evacuees begin returning home
Guatemalan authorities said the eruption of Fuego volcano has ended after about 50 hours of activity, allowing more than 1,700 evacuated residents to return home. The announcement came on Wednesday after the volcano, one of Central America's most active, had been sending lava and ash into the air since Monday. Officials said the crater, about 35 kilometres from Guatemala City, was no longer showing the same level of activity.The country's Institute of Volcanology said the eruption had officially ended and urged continued caution because ash remained in the area and renewed activity could not be ruled out. Conred emergency services... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 04:31 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific open higher as Nikkei, ASX and Kospi surge, while oil and the dollar ease
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened with a strong risk-on tone, led by a sharp jump in the Nikkei 225, a powerful rally in the Kospi and gains in the ASX 200. The move came alongside a steep drop in WTI crude, a softer USD/JPY and broad strength in precious metals, with gold, silver, platinum and palladium all advancing. The scale of the Kospi move stands out as the most extreme reading in the data, while the oil decline and weaker dollar are the clearest cross-asset signals shaping the session. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
Wall Street closes sharply higher as tech, chips and gold lead a broad risk rally
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished sharply higher, led by megacap tech, semiconductors and broad market benchmarks, while crude oil and natural gas fell. The Nasdaq Composite rose +7.9%, the S&P 500 gained +5.6% and the Dow advanced +5.3%. Microsoft, Amazon and Nvidia were among the biggest large-cap gainers, while Apple and WTI crude were notable laggards. The move points to a powerful rotation into growth, AI and precious metals, with banks also firmer and energy stocks weaker. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as oil slumps, metals surge and continental equities extend gains
Executive summary: European markets ended the session with a split picture, as the FTSE 100 edged lower while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all posted solid gains. The biggest cross-asset move was in Brent crude, which fell sharply, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium rallied strongly. FX also moved in favor of the euro and pound against the dollar, adding to the day’s risk-on tone across parts of the region. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech, Chips and Precious Metals Lead a Broad Risk Rally
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a powerful risk-on tone, led by a surge in AI and chip stocks, a sharp jump in the Nasdaq, and broad gains across the S&P 500, Dow and Russell 2000. Tech, defense, banks and metals were all firmer, while crude oil and the dollar-yen pair moved lower, reinforcing the view that easing energy prices and a softer dollar are supporting equities and precious metals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Iran, Oman and US near interim Strait of Hormuz deal amid ceasefire push
The United States, Iran and Oman are reported to be close to an interim agreement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing tensions over shipping through one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints. The proposed arrangement is also intended to restore the June 17 ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, while leaving room for broader talks on Iran's nuclear programme and other issues. The development comes as commercial traffic through the waterway remains heavily disrupted.US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday evening that negotiations with Iran were "moving along very nicely" and suggested a decision could come within... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 13:30 LONDON
Europe opens higher as DAX, CAC and Euro Stoxx 50 rally, gold surges and Brent slumps on softer oil narrative
Executive summary: European equities opened firmer, led by a broad advance in Germany and France, while the FTSE 100 slipped modestly. The standout cross-asset move is a sharp drop in Brent crude alongside a powerful rally in gold, silver and platinum, a combination that points to easing energy pressure and strong demand for defensive and precious-metal exposure. FX also reflects a softer dollar tone, with EUR/USD and GBP/USD both higher and USD/JPY lower. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo Close: Nikkei Surges Past 66,300 as Asia Rallies on Softer Oil, Strong Metals and a Firmer Risk Tone
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets closed broadly higher at the Tokyo close, led by a sharp jump in Japan and a powerful rally in South Korea. The Nikkei 225 rose +7.2% to 66,300.44, while the Kospi surged +16.9% to 6,620.90. Commodities were mixed but generally supportive for risk assets, with WTI crude down -11.0% and gold up +4.6%. The yen strengthened, USD/JPY fell -3.5% to 157.598, adding to the sense that global macro conditions were shifting quickly across equities, metals and energy. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz as deal may be near
US President Donald Trump has said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as today or tomorrow, while warning that Iran would be hit very hard if negotiations fail. His comments came as the strategic waterway remained at the centre of talks involving the United States, Oman and Iran over traffic through the passage. The latest remarks add urgency to a dispute that has already unsettled global energy markets and shipping.Trump said negotiators had a very good day and told reporters in California that the strait would be open very soon, or Iran would face... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 07:01 LONDON
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Australia's NT EPA prosecutes Inpex over under-reported emissions at Ichthys LNG facility
Australia's Northern Territory environmental regulator has begun prosecuting Japanese gas company Inpex over alleged under-reporting of toxic emissions from its Ichthys LNG facility near Darwin. The case centres on benzene and toluene emissions that the company said were significantly under-reported between 2019 and 2024. The matter is expected to come before Darwin Local Court, although no hearing date has yet been finalised.The NT Environment Protection Authority said it moved to prosecute after Inpex informed it in October 2025 of the reporting failure. According to the regulator, the under-reporting is alleged to have breached the environmental licence that allows Ichthys LNG... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 03:02 LONDON
Trump signals broad rollback of Endangered Species Act limits to speed energy, timber, and infrastructure
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "For far too long, Radical Climate Activists attempted to hold our Great Country hostage by drastically and unreasonably expanding the intended scope of the Endangered Species Act. This was complete and total regulatory overreach by unelected bureaucrats! They treated Americans very unfairly by stifling the production of important resources like Oil, Natural Gas, and Timber, and blocking the construction of family homes and critical Infrastructure. Even our Military couldn't train on land that was deemed "off limits" to protect a little rodent! Now my Administration has... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 02:30 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Surges, Yen Strengthens and Oil Slides on Asia-Pacific Risk Repricing
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a strong risk-on tone, led by a sharp jump in Japan’s Nikkei 225 and gains across Hong Kong, Australia and South Korea. The move came alongside a weaker USD/JPY, a steep drop in WTI crude, and firmer precious metals, suggesting investors are rotating toward equities while reassessing energy and currency risks. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
US appeals court blocks Trump bid to cancel $20bn climate grant programme
A federal appeals court in Washington has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency likely acted unlawfully when it tried to cancel a multibillion-dollar clean energy grant programme created under former President Joe Biden. The decision temporarily blocks the Trump administration's effort to dismantle the fund, although the money will remain frozen for now. The case centres on roughly $20bn in grants tied to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a programme designed to support clean energy projects through nonprofit intermediaries.The full US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia said on Tuesday that the EPA cannot freeze the grants while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 22:00 LONDON
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Wall Street closes sharply higher as tech, chips and small caps power a broad risk rally
Executive summary: U.S. stocks finished sharply higher, led by a powerful rebound in technology and semiconductor shares, while crude oil fell and the dollar weakened against the yen. The Nasdaq Composite jumped +6.9%, the S&P 500 rose +4.1% and the Dow added +2.5%, signaling a broad risk-on session that also lifted Bitcoin, gold, silver and industrial metals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
European markets close higher as oil slumps, euro and pound firm, and autos lead the rally
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly higher, led by the Euro Stoxx 50, DAX and CAC 40, while Brent crude tumbled more than 10% and helped ease the inflation backdrop. Currency moves were also notable, with the euro and pound both firmer against the dollar and USD/JPY sliding sharply. Autos, platinum and palladium outperformed, while the FTSE 100 lagged with only a modest gain. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech and Chips Surge, Oil Slides Sharply, and Risk Appetite Broadens
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a powerful risk-on tone, led by a sharp rally in technology and semiconductor shares. The Nasdaq Composite jumped +5.4%, the S&P 500 rose +2.9%, and the Dow added +1.9% in early trade. The biggest move came from SOXX, which surged +8.7%, while WTI crude tumbled -8.5%. The combination points to a market that is rewarding growth, easing some inflation pressure from energy, and rotating toward cyclical and risk assets, though the size of the moves suggests sentiment may still be highly headline-sensitive. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Four killed in Crimea shooting as investigation continues
Russian-installed officials in Crimea said four people were killed when a soldier opened fire in the village of Khmelnytske, in an incident that also left three others injured. The attacker was detained, and the motive was still being investigated, according to the regional governor, Mikhail Razvozhayev. Officials said the gunman first shot at fellow soldiers, killing one and wounding another, before turning the weapon on civilians.Razvozhayev said the civilian dead were two men aged 71 and 59, and a 64-year-old woman. He said doctors were "doing everything possible to save" those injured, while urging people to rely only on official... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 11:01 LONDON
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BP reports four-year-high profits as Middle East war pushes up oil prices
BP has reported quarterly profits of $5.73bn, its highest in four years, after the war in the Middle East drove up oil prices. The oil company said Brent crude averaged $103.85 a barrel in the April-to-June period, compared with $67.88 in the same quarter a year earlier. The rise in crude prices has also fed through into higher petrol, diesel and household energy costs in many places.The profit figure was more than double the $2.35bn BP made in the same period last year. It was also the company's strongest quarterly result since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 10:30 LONDON
European markets open higher as oil slumps, euro and sterling firm, and autos lead the rally
Executive summary: European equities opened broadly stronger, with the Euro Stoxx 50, DAX and CAC 40 all advancing more than 2% while Brent crude dropped sharply and the dollar weakened against the euro and pound. The move points to a classic risk-on start for the region, helped by lower energy costs and a softer USD/JPY, although the FTSE 100 lagged slightly in early trade. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close sharply higher as Nikkei surges past 63,900, Kospi jumps 5.4%
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets finished broadly stronger at the Tokyo close, led by a powerful rally in Japan and South Korea. The Nikkei 225 rose +4.1% to 63,954.49, the Kospi climbed +5.4% to 6,347.20, and the Hang Seng added +2.0%. The move came alongside a weaker dollar-yen rate, softer WTI crude, and firmer gold, while regional risk appetite remained supported by the broader equity tone. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
US probes possible Iranian-linked cyberattacks on water systems in seven states
US authorities are investigating reported cyberattacks on water systems in Minnesota and six other states, after officials said some of the activity disrupted water operations. Minnesota first reported that more than 30 of its state water systems had faced what it described as a coordinated cyberattack. Days later, the FBI said cyberattacks had been reported in seven states, widening the scope of the inquiry.The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is reportedly examining whether there is a possible Iranian connection to the Minnesota attacks, according to US media reports. The agency has not commented publicly on the reported probe. US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 05:30 LONDON
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Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta as migration surge eases
Spanish authorities said they began installing a 500-metre floating barrier off the Tarajal breakwater in Ceuta on Saturday morning after a sudden surge of crossings from Morocco. The measure came after Spain said crossings into the enclave had stopped overnight, following an unprecedented influx that drew alarm across the European Union. Officials said the barrier is intended to reinforce one of the main entry points into the territory and allow patrol vessels to move through a controlled channel.According to the government statement, Civil Guard police started laying the pneumatic barrier at 7:50 am local time, alongside a line of anchored... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
Israeli West Bank raids detain seven Palestinians, including two children, as settler attacks injure couple near Ramallah
Israeli forces detained seven Palestinians, including two children, in overnight and predawn raids across the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian local sources. In a separate incident, settlers attacked a Palestinian man and his wife on farmland near Ramallah, leaving both injured and needing hospital treatment. The incidents were reported on Saturday and involved several governorates at once, underscoring the breadth of the latest unrest.The detentions were spread across Tubas, Nablus and Bethlehem. In Tubas, forces searched a family home in Tammun and detained a 16-year-old. In Nablus, four Palestinians were detained in predawn raids on Urif, Einabus and Burqa,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 20:31 LONDON
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Two tanker attack reports near the Strait of Hormuz as UKMTO urges caution
A British maritime security agency has reported two separate incidents involving tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, with both taking place off the coast of Oman. In the first case, a vessel said it had been struck by an unknown projectile northeast of Lima, causing damage to the engine room. Around three hours later, a second tanker reported seeing a large splash and explosion close to the ship northeast of Khasab.No injuries have been reported in either incident, and the second vessel had not reported damage at the time of the warning. The agency advised vessels in the area to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 10:29 LONDON
Pakistan coal mine blast in Balochistan kills at least 34 as rescue operation continues
A coal mine blast in Pakistan's Balochistan province has killed at least 34 workers, according to the provincial disaster management authority. The explosion, caused by methane gas, tore through the mine near the provincial capital, Quetta, and triggered an overnight rescue operation. Teams were still searching for miners who remained trapped underground after the blast.The authority said in the early hours of Friday that 34 bodies had been recovered. It added that the joint rescue operation was still under way to locate and recover the remaining trapped miners. Officials did not say how many people were inside the mine when... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 05:32 LONDON
Japan earthquake death toll rises to 34 as aftershock fears continue in Kumamoto
The death toll from the magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan has risen to 34, according to the Kumamoto prefecture government. Officials also said six people were seriously injured after the quake struck near the city of Uki on Tuesday. The tremor knocked out power to about 40,000 homes, halted rail services and triggered tsunami warnings across parts of Kyushu.Authorities said nearly half of the deaths were linked to two separate incidents: structural damage at a Nippon Paper Industries paper mill and a possible gas explosion at an Aeon store. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has urged residents to remain vigilant... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 05:29 LONDON
UK signals pragmatic stance on North Sea oil and gas after Trump call
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he told US President Donald Trump that the UK would take a pragmatic approach to North Sea oil and gas. The comments point to a possible shift in tone on one of the country's most sensitive energy policy questions. Trump has claimed Burnham pledged to open up the North Sea, although the government has not announced any change in policy.Burnham said he had told Trump there is a resource in the North Sea and that it could not be ignored when people are struggling. He said his intention was to take a pragmatic approach... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 18:03 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
Japan shopping mall explosion reported after 7.1 quake, dashcam footage shows
A video report says an explosion was reported at a shopping mall in Japan after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake. The incident was captured on dashcam footage, according to the supplied material. No further verified details were provided in the row about the exact location, damage, or whether anyone was injured.The report was published on 30 July 2026 at 13:02:53, and the supplied material links the blast to the earlier quake. The row does not identify the mall, the city, or any emergency service response. It also does not say whether the explosion was caused by structural damage, a gas leak,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 14:07 LONDON
Drone strike at Egypt's Damietta LNG port confirmed as fire spreads to second ship
Egypt has confirmed that a drone caused the fire at Damietta port that affected two liquefied natural gas vessels, adding official backing to earlier maritime assessments. The incident involved the US-owned Energos Winter, which was struck on its starboard side at about 3:20 pm CET, according to maritime security firms cited in the supporting material. The fire then spread to the nearby Gaslog Salem, prompting an emergency response at one of Egypt's most important Mediterranean energy ports.The Egyptian cabinet said preliminary investigations by the relevant authorities found that the incident was caused by a drone. It said measures were being... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:02 LONDON
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan
The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 LONDON
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Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
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 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 Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
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