President Trump demands swift completion of secure White House ballroom after security incident
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "What happened last night is exactly the reason that our great Military, Secret Service, Law Enforcement and, for different reasons, every President for the last 150 years, have been DEMANDING that a large, safe, and secure Ballroom be built ON THE GROUNDS OF THE WHITE HOUSE. This event would never have happened with the Militarily Top Secret Ballroom currently under construction at the White House. While beautiful, it has every highest level security feature there is plus, there are no rooms sitting on top for unsecured... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Apr 2026 14:00 LONDON
DEWA Cuts Security Deposit Refund Time to 8 Minutes Without Human Intervention
DUBAI, 26th April, 2026 (WAM) -- In a major boost to digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI), Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has further reduced the time required to refund security deposits, without human intervention, to just eight minutes, down from 30 minutes previously. This applies to amounts of up to AED4,000 and covers around 90% of refund requests.Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, said, "In line with the vision and directives of our wise leadership to digitalise all aspects of life in Dubai and transform the emirate into a global digital capital, positioning it among... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Apr 2026 13:00 LONDON
Russian strikes kill several in Ukraine's Dnipro
Russian missile strikes killed at least six people, mostly in an attack on a residential building in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Saturday.Officials confirmed multiple strikes across Ukraine, with the heaviest casualties reported in Dnipro.The attacks caused significant damage to residential buildings, with dozens of people injured.Rescue workers have been searching for survivors amid the rubble.The strikes come amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with frequent Russian attacks targeting civilian areas.The assault included over 600 drones launched by Russian forces, most of which were repelled by Ukrainian defenses.The city of Dnipro experienced fires that damaged several blocks of flats,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Apr 2026 14:31 LONDON
Russian drone and missile attack kills seven in Dnipro, Ukraine
Russian forces launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro and other regions on April 25, 2026.The assault involved 619 drones and 47 missiles, according to Ukraine's air force, which intercepted 580 drones and 30 missiles.Seven people were killed in two separate strikes on an apartment building in Dnipro, with dozens more injured.Four bodies were recovered from the rubble after the first strike, and a second daytime attack killed one person and injured seven while rescue workers were still clearing debris.This attack is part of a pattern of Russian forces launching smaller nightly drone barrages... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Apr 2026 10:01 LONDON
Chinese EV giant BYD thrives amid global fuel price surge
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is experiencing strong global demand outside the United States, driven by rising fuel prices and the introduction of new flash charging technology.The company, which overtook Tesla as the world's largest EV seller last year, is focusing on markets in Asia, Brazil, the UK, and Europe.BYD executive vice president Stella Li stated at the Beijing Auto Show that the company is successful without the US market and is currently facing capacity constraints due to demand exceeding supply.The surge in fuel prices, linked to the conflict in Iran, has increased consumer interest in electric vehicles worldwide.BYD's flash... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Apr 2026 03:01 LONDON
Everest Region Flood Warning System Left to Rust, Putting Thousands at Risk
Officials in Nepal have confirmed that the early flood warning system for the Imja glacial lake near Everest has fallen into disrepair.The system, designed to alert thousands of residents to potential floods, has not been maintained since the lake was last drained in 2016.Local Sherpa communities reported that the siren towers, essential for issuing flood warnings, are rusting and some have had their batteries stolen.Additionally, satellite data reception used to monitor the lake's water levels has become unreliable, according to Nepal's Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM).The Imja glacial lake, located at over 5,000 meters above sea level, was reduced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Apr 2026 01:30 LONDON
US Expands Sanctions on China-Iran Shadow Oil Trade Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
The United States Treasury Department has broadened its sanctions targeting Iran's shadow fleet and a major Chinese refinery involved in secretive petroleum trade.This move comes just days before a scheduled summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.The Treasury Department specifically targeted a top independent Chinese refinery, identified as a major buyer of Iranian petroleum, alongside entities linked to Iran's shadow fleet of oil tankers.These sanctions aim to disrupt illicit oil and chemical trade between Beijing and Tehran.The sanctions affect a significant portion of Iran's oil export infrastructure, including approximately 40 shipping companies involved in transporting Iranian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 22:31 LONDON
President Trump highlights Lafayette Park Fountain restoration near White House
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "RT @realDonaldTrumpThe first time Lafayette Park Fountains, opposite the White House, have worked in decades. My Great Honor to have funded this project (and many others!), and helped." - "RT @realDonaldTrumpThis is the Reflecting Pool at The Lincoln Memorial. Two thousand five hundred feet, the length of the tallest Building in the World. Starting the final phase of Renovation that was supposed to cost 301 Million Dollars, and take three years, and was instead done, with the help of Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, and... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 22:30 LONDON
Massive tornado hits Oklahoma, injuring at least 10
A powerful tornado struck northern Oklahoma on Thursday night, particularly impacting the town of Enid.The twister remained on the ground for approximately 30 minutes, causing extensive damage to homes and infrastructure.At least 10 people were injured, with no immediate fatalities reported by the Garfield County Sheriff's Office.Emergency services responded overnight and into Friday morning, conducting search and rescue operations as some residents were trapped in their homes.Homes in Enid, a city of about 50,000 near Oklahoma's northern border, were reduced to rubble.The tornado carved a snaking trail of destruction, with numerous videos showing wind funnels touching down and moving toward... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 18:31 LONDON
Powerful tornadoes hit northern Oklahoma causing injuries and destruction
At least 10 people were injured as powerful tornadoes struck parts of northern Oklahoma, including the city of Enid.Emergency crews are conducting search and rescue operations amid significant damage to properties and infrastructure.The tornadoes caused debris to fly into the air, damaging buildings and disrupting local communities.Officials have confirmed the injuries but have not provided details on the severity of those affected.The emergency response teams remain active in the area, working to locate and assist anyone trapped or in need of help following the severe weather event.This incident is part of the region's spring tornado season, which frequently brings severe... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 12:01 LONDON
BBC investigation reveals Jeffrey Epstein housed abuse victims in London flats
A BBC investigation has uncovered that Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender, housed women he allegedly abused in multiple flats in London after UK police declined to investigate him.The investigation identified four flats rented in the affluent borough of Kensington and Chelsea used to accommodate victims.Evidence was found in receipts, emails, and bank records contained within the Epstein files, which were part of millions of pages of documents gathered by the US Department of Justice.Six women who were housed in these flats have since come forward as victims of Epstein's abuse.Many of these women, originating from Russia, Eastern Europe, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 07:31 LONDON
UN Reports Over 38,000 Women and Girls Killed in Gaza War Between 2023 and 2025
A recent report by UN Women has revealed that more than 38,000 women and girls were killed in Gaza between October 2023 and December 2025 during Israel's military offensive.This figure represents over half of the total fatalities reported by Gaza's Ministry of Health during the same period.The Gaza Ministry of Health recorded 71,200 deaths since the start of the conflict, which began following a Hamas-led attack on southern Israel in October 2023.The report highlights that women, children, and older persons together account for more than half of all fatalities.The report also notes that fatality peaks among women and girls coincided... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 06:31 LONDON
China accelerates push for renminbi-based financial system amid sanctions
China is advancing efforts to establish a financial system centered on the renminbi, aiming to reduce reliance on the US dollar.This strategy is gaining traction as a method to circumvent sanctions and economic pressures linked to dollar dominance.Recent reports confirm that China's initiative to build a renminbi-based financial infrastructure is progressing steadily.The move is seen as a direct response to ongoing geopolitical tensions and sanctions regimes that limit China's economic flexibility.While specific details on the implementation remain limited, the shift could have significant implications for global trade and finance.It may alter the current balance of currency influence and challenge the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 05:30 LONDON
Egypt Advances Regional Grain Hub Project in Suez Canal Zone
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly declared that the proposed regional grain logistics hub located in the Suez Canal Economic Zone is backed decisively by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. The President has issued directives for rapid progress on the project, highlighting its strategic importance. Madbouly stated the initiative aims to strengthen Egypt's influence in grain trade across North Africa and the Middle East while enhancing food security. The project involves the preparation of a comprehensive feasibility study focusing on technical, economic, and logistical factors prior to implementation. The site's advantageous positioning within the Suez Canal Economic Zone offers access to... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 05:00 LONDON
EU Approves €90bn Loan for Ukraine and New Sanctions on Russia After Hungary Lifts Veto
The European Union has formally approved a €90 billion loan package to support Ukraine's economic and military needs over the next two years following Hungary's decision to lift its veto.This approval coincided with the EU finalizing its 20th package of sanctions against Russia.The agreements were confirmed just before a summit in Cyprus, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined EU leaders for talks.Hungary and Slovakia, both heavily dependent on Russian crude oil, lifted their objections after Russian oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline resumed.The pipeline had been damaged, reportedly by Russian drone attacks, which had halted oil flows and caused tensions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Apr 2026 14:01 LONDON
Aerial footage reveals extensive destruction in southern Lebanon amid Israeli military operations
Aerial footage released on Wednesday shows widespread destruction in parts of southern Lebanon following an Israeli military incursion.The Israeli forces have established a buffer zone extending approximately 10 kilometers into Lebanese territory.Within this zone, numerous homes and infrastructure have been demolished.Israel states that these demolitions aim to eliminate Hezbollah positions and prevent fighters from operating near the border.The military operations come amid ongoing fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group.This escalation followed initial strikes launched by the US and Israel targeting Iran.The situation remains fluid, with the extent of casualties and further developments yet to be fully reported. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 21:05 LONDON
Kazakhstan suspends oil transit to Germany via Russia amid pipeline issues
Kazakhstan has confirmed the suspension of its oil transit to Germany through the Druzhba pipeline via Russia starting May 1, 2026.The decision was announced by Kazakhstan's Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov, citing technical capacity issues on the Russian side.The suspension affects the transit of Kazakh oil through the Adral Samara section of the Druzhba pipeline to the German Shved refinery.According to unofficial sources referenced by the minister, Russia currently lacks the technical capacity to pump Kazakhstani oil, likely due to recent strikes on Russian infrastructure.Kazakhstan exports up to 200,000 barrels per day to Germany via this route, which accounts for approximately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 18:01 LONDON
US Supreme Court sides with Michigan in pipeline shutdown legal battle
The US Supreme Court has ruled that Michigan's lawsuit to shut down a section of the aging Line 5 pipeline will remain in state court, rejecting the energy company's attempt to move the case to federal jurisdiction.The unanimous decision, authored by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, found that the energy company missed the deadline to transfer the case to federal court.Michigan's attorney general sued in state court in June 2019 to void the easement allowing operation of a 4.5-mile section of the pipeline beneath the Straits of Mackinac, which connect Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.The pipeline, operated by Enbridge, has transported crude... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 17:33 LONDON
US Extends Ceasefire with Iran Amid Ongoing Strait of Hormuz Blockade
US President Donald Trump has announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran to allow Tehran more time to present a unified peace proposal.The extension was declared on April 21, 2026, without a specific deadline, signaling an open-ended pause in hostilities.Trump confirmed that while the ceasefire is extended, the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz will continue.The blockade restricts Iran's access to its ports and remains a significant point of tension.Iran has not immediately responded to the ceasefire extension.However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the blockade as an "act of war" and a violation of the ceasefire,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 22:30 LONDON
EU resumes budget support to Ethiopia after five-year suspension
The European Union has resumed budget support payments to Ethiopia, releasing €140 million annually.This marks the end of a five-year suspension that began amid the civil war in the Tigray region.The EU's International Partnerships Commissioner, Jozef Sikela, announced the funding during a visit to Addis Ababa for the EU-Ethiopia Business Forum.He described the move as a testament to the EU's confidence in Ethiopia's reform agenda and its long-term commitment to the partnership.Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who took office in 2018 and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for ending the war with Eritrea, has faced renewed challenges due to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 16:33 LONDON
Russia and North Korea Connect First Road Bridge Ahead of Summer Opening
Russia and North Korea held a ceremony on April 21 to mark the joining of the first road bridge connecting the two countries.The bridge is set to open for traffic this summer, according to Moscow's foreign ministry.The bridge crosses the Tumen river, which forms the border between Russia and North Korea.It will be capable of handling up to 300 vehicles and 2,850 people daily, as stated by Russia's transport ministry.This infrastructure development comes amid deepening ties between the two heavily sanctioned countries.Russia and North Korea have expanded economic, political, cultural, and military cooperation, including a 2024 defence treaty that commits... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 13:31 LONDON
Fines totaling €434,000 imposed on M50 toll evaders in Ireland
Eighteen motorists were fined a total of €434,000 for evading toll payments on the M50 motorway following prosecution no-shows at Dublin District Court on April 20, 2026.Among those fined was a driver with 1,087 unpaid toll trips, the highest number recorded in the case.Judge Anthony Halpin presided over the case and emphasized the importance of road infrastructure in Ireland.He condemned recent protests that blocked roads, describing the disruption as causing significant hardship for ordinary people.Most defendants failed to attend the court proceedings, leading to fines being imposed in their absence.Sixteen motorists received the maximum fine of €25,000.One commercial vehicle owner... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 19:02 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
