Brent crude tops $100 as US and Iran intensify tanker strikes and missile attacks
Brent crude has risen above $100 a barrel as the confrontation between the United States and Iran intensified overnight, with direct strikes on Iranian oil tankers followed by missile attacks on US forces in Jordan. The benchmark contract reached $100.19, its highest level since 24 July, as investors reacted to the risk of wider disruption across the Middle East. The move came alongside pressure on global stocks, with traders weighing the possibility of further attacks on shipping and energy infrastructure.According to the supplied material, US forces attacked five Iranian crude oil carriers overnight after accusing Tehran of repeated missile launches... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 13:59 LONDON
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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
UK settlement sanctions trigger Israeli diplomatic retaliation
Israel has ordered the British consulate in East Jerusalem to close within 30 days after the United Kingdom announced a ban on imports of goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The move marks a sharp diplomatic escalation between the two countries, with Israel also moving to restrict UK-linked diplomatic activity in its Gaza coordination mission. The measures follow the British announcement in Parliament that settlement goods would be barred from the UK market.Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the ban would cover goods produced in illegal settlements and would come into effect within six to nine... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 11:29 LONDON
Russian air campaign on Kyiv kills at least 53 as talks resume
A Russian air campaign has battered Kyiv for 10 consecutive days, killing at least 53 people, according to the supplied material. The strikes are part of a wider pattern of attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine that have continued through the war. The latest reporting also says Russia and Ukraine paused strikes on each other's capitals over the weekend to allow United States envoys to travel to Moscow and Kyiv.The visit was made by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who made their first trip to Kyiv since the war began, as Washington tried to revive talks that have been stalled... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 10:00 LONDON
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Israel orders UK consulate in East Jerusalem to close within 30 days
Israel has told the United Kingdom to close its consulate in East Jerusalem within 30 days, according to two Israeli officials and two sources familiar with the matter. The move is part of a wider set of retaliatory measures announced after the UK, France and Canada said they would impose sanctions linked to Israeli settlements. British diplomats working at the consulate will also lose their diplomatic status in 30 days, the sources said.The same reporting says UK officials assigned to a US-led Gaza coordination mission in Israel, along with British diplomats based in Ramallah, have been told to leave within... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 09:31 LONDON
Deadly drone strike at Ukraine-Moldova border crossing as overnight attacks continue
A Russian drone strike has killed two civilians and injured three others at the Starokozache border crossing in Ukraine's Odesa region, according to regional officials. The attack caused a fire and temporarily halted passenger and vehicle traffic at the crossing, which lies on Ukraine's southern border with Moldova. Ukrainian authorities said the strike hit a civilian border point, adding to a night of wider drone attacks across the country.Oleh Kiper, the governor of Odesa region, said the deaths and injuries occurred near the crossing on Wednesday. Emergency services were also called to Kyiv after overnight strikes caused fires, though officials... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 09:29 LONDON
Iran says it launched missiles at US-used base in Jordan and attacked ships near Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it fired ballistic missiles at a base in Jordan used by the US military and attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz, in a sharp escalation of the six-month-old war. Jordan said its air defence systems intercepted 18 missiles, with two falling in unpopulated areas. The reported attacks came after the US military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to earlier strikes on its warships.According to the supplied material, Iran said it targeted 10 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including two US vessels, while the US said the tankers it struck were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 08:29 LONDON
Oil prices hit six-week high after reports of Houthi attack on Saudi energy facilities
Oil prices rose to a six-week high after reports that Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen attacked energy facilities in Saudi Arabia. The reported strike set oil installations ablaze, according to the live market update that flagged the move. The incident comes as traders were already watching broader market weakness and a sharp move in energy prices.The report did not give a precise location for the facilities or say how many sites were affected. It also did not provide details on casualties, damage assessments or whether production was disrupted. The immediate market reaction was clear, however, with oil prices moving higher... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 23:29 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Middle East tensions deepen as Gaza, Iran and Ukraine drive global headlines
Israel and the wider Middle East dominated the day, with ministers in Jerusalem advancing proposals for removing Palestinians from Gaza even as the United States rejected forced transfer, and the UN warned that clearing Gaza rubble on a large scale could destroy evidence linked to alleged war crimes and genocide related crimes. ๐ ๐Fighting also intensified elsewhere in the region, with Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killing 13 people, including women and children, in one of the deadliest attacks there since the ceasefire period began. ๐ In the occupied West Bank, Israeli raids killed a 29 year old Palestinian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Sep 2026 18:23 LONDON
Suspect held in Germany after spate of sabotage attacks on power grid
Police in Germany have arrested a 48-year-old man suspected of carrying out a series of sabotage attacks on the country's electricity grid, after detaining him near the Weisweiler power plant in North Rhine-Westphalia. Officers said he was carrying explosives when he was arrested on Tuesday, and that a tent in nearby undergrowth had also been rigged with further explosives. The arrest followed several days on the run and came amid an investigation into incidents affecting multiple regions.Cologne police said the suspect is believed to have written letters claiming responsibility for the attacks, which investigators say have affected Brandenburg, Saxony and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 17:30 LONDON
Saudi Arabia and Houthis exchange strikes after attacks on oil sites and southern cities
Saudi Arabia has carried out retaliatory strikes after Houthi drones and missiles hit energy facilities and other civilian infrastructure in the kingdom's south. The exchange marks a sharp escalation in the conflict, with attacks reported in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran. Saudi authorities said the Houthi strikes caused fires at several locations and led to temporary shutdowns in some operations.Officials said 73 people were injured, including women and children, after what they described as dozens of drones and missiles were launched across the border. The Saudi-led coalition said it would respond to what it called a dangerous escalation, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 16:29 LONDON
ADGM reports 54% AUM growth and nearly 14,000 active licences in H1 2026
Abu Dhabi Global Market reported strong first-half 2026 growth, saying assets under management rose 54% year on year and its workforce reached 49,027 professionals. The international financial centre said active licences climbed to 13,974, reflecting sustained demand from companies seeking to establish operations within its jurisdiction. The report described the figures as evidence of continued expansion in capital, business activity and talent across ADGM. It said global institutions are increasingly structuring, deploying and managing investment through Abu Dhabi, and said the performance reinforces the emirate's position as a leading global financial hub in the MEASA region. ADGM Chairman Ahmed Jasim... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 14:31 LONDON
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West Bank raids kill man near Nablus as arrests and closures spread
Israeli forces carried out widespread raids across the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, killing a 29-year-old Palestinian man in Aqraba, south of Nablus, and withholding his body. The operation also included arrests, closures and demolitions in several other towns and villages, according to the supplied report. The raids affected Aqraba, Anata, Shu'fat refugee camp, Dura, Hebron and Masafer Yatta.The man killed in Aqraba was identified as Abdul Karim Muhammad Salem Khader. According to the report, Israeli forces besieged his home and targeted it with an Energa antitank rifle grenade before using a bulldozer to demolish sections of the building. An... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 13:03 LONDON
Amnesty says March Tehran strikes may amount to war crimes
Amnesty International has said three strikes carried out by the United States and Israel in Tehran in March may amount to war crimes. The organisation said the attacks hit densely packed suburbs in the Iranian capital and caused damage to surrounding civilian areas that was entirely predictable. It has called for independent investigations by both countries into the strikes.The report focuses on three incidents in March that Amnesty said killed at least 41 civilians. According to the organisation, the targets may have been justified under international law, including police stations and paramilitary compounds, but the choice of weapons and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 12:30 LONDON
Indonesia airports reopen as volcanic ash disruption eases after Anak Krakatau eruptions
Indonesia has reopened its main airport in Jakarta and four other airports after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau forced closures and disrupted air travel across the country. The airports resumed operations on Tuesday after authorities cleared ash from critical infrastructure, but officials said the return to normal schedules would take time. The disruption affected more than 340,000 travellers and about 2,900 flights.Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said inspections were still needed before aircraft could fully return to service. He said the first departing aircraft was a cargo plane and asked passengers for patience while airworthiness checks continued. At Soekarno-Hatta International... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 10:04 LONDON
Brisbane unveils 80-tonne flood barrier for Cross River Rail station
Engineers in Brisbane have unveiled an 80-tonne mechanical flood barrier designed to protect Albert Street Station, part of the Cross River Rail underground network. The structure, nicknamed the "Esky Lid," is intended to descend over the station entrance if high flooding threatens the site. It was presented at Albert Street Station, which sits in a low-lying part of the city's central business district.The barrier measures 22 metres by 10 metres and is built to seal the station's main entrance from floodwaters. Sliding panels allow the modules to click into place and blend into the ceiling when not in use, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 09:05 LONDON
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Israeli strikes kill 13 in southern Lebanon as ceasefire tensions rise
Lebanese health officials say Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon have killed 13 people, including women and children, in one of the deadliest attacks in the area in recent weeks. One overnight strike hit a building in the town of Kfar Rumman, while another attack in the same town killed a rescuer and wounded another. A separate strike later hit Rihan, and a further attack wounded nine people in Nabatieh, according to the health ministry.The ministry said 11 people were killed in the Kfar Rumman building strike, including two children and four women. It also said a rescuer was killed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 22:59 LONDON
Finland unveils expanded border fence on Russian frontier amid hybrid warfare concerns
Finland has unveiled a 200km fence in sections along its eastern border with Russia, in a move officials say is designed to deter the possible instrumentalisation of migrants and strengthen surveillance. The barrier has been built in strategic areas and is fitted with cameras and sensors. It comes as Finland keeps its 1,340km border with Russia closed, with land crossings remaining shut until further notice.Interior Minister Mari Rantanen said the situation at the border was calm but tense, and warned it could change quickly. She made the comments near the Nuijamaa border crossing point in southeastern Finland, where operations were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 17:02 LONDON
UN rights chief warns advanced AI could pose existential risk to humanity
The United Nations human rights chief has warned that advanced artificial intelligence could pose an existential risk to humanity. Volker Turk made the remarks in Geneva in an address to the Human Rights Council, where he also condemned Russia's reported use of autonomous drones. He urged stronger safeguards for AI systems and said protections were needed before it was too late.Turk said he shared the concerns of industry insiders about the scale of the threat. He called for "cast-iron guarantees" to secure AI and said his office would press technology firms to reduce risks linked to services, communications and democratic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 16:30 LONDON
Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across the Tumen River, amid Ukrainian concerns
The first road bridge between Russia and North Korea has been officially opened across the Tumen River, adding a new land link between the two countries. The crossing connects Russia's far eastern border area with North Korea and was marked by a ceremony on Monday. Officials on both sides presented it as a step that could expand transport and trade.Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin took part by video link, alongside North Korea's Premier Pak Thae Song. According to the Russian government, the bridge is designed to handle a projected rise in freight and passenger traffic, with up to 300 vehicles... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 16:02 LONDON
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Nepal woman found alive after family began funeral rites as flood death toll rises
A woman believed to have died in Nepal's flooding has been found alive under the ruins of her collapsed home in Betrawati, ten days after her family began funeral rites. Chandika Kumari Shrestha was discovered beneath mud and rubble in a market town devastated by the disaster. Rescuers heard her calling for help as they searched the wreckage of a four-storey house that had been swept away by flash flooding.Police officer Mahendra Darnal said the woman was trapped in a confined space and was freed in about 45 minutes before being taken to an army hospital for treatment. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Sep 2026 16:34 LONDON
Russia escalates rhetoric after Germany blames Moscow for Leipzig Airport drone incident
Russia's foreign minister has sharply escalated the dispute over an alleged drone incident at Leipzig Airport, after Germany concluded that Moscow was responsible. Sergei Lavrov said the accusations were "the start of a real war," according to a report cited on Sunday. His comments came after Berlin said last week that it had reached a clear conclusion on responsibility for the incident.German officials have already responded with a package of security measures, including an anti-sabotage "cyberdome" and other steps aimed at strengthening protection against drone threats. The German government also ordered the closure of a Russian consulate and a Russian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Sep 2026 14:30 LONDON
Israel claims operational control of Lebanon's Ali al-Taher ridge amid ongoing border tensions
Israel says it has established operational control over the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon after what it described as an extended operation against Hezbollah positions. Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israeli forces had driven Hezbollah fighters out of tunnel positions under the highland, which he said lies about 15 km from the border. Hezbollah had not commented on the claim at the time of the report, and the military assertions could not be independently verified.Katz said the operation formed part of a wider policy led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the defence ministry, adding that Israel would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 20:00 LONDON
Iranian president calls for unity as US intensifies economic pressure
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on officials and the public to remain united as the United States steps up economic pressure on Tehran. He said national cohesion would be enough to neutralise attempts to create discord inside the country. The remarks come as Iran faces renewed sanctions pressure and fresh signs of strain in its domestic economy.According to the supplied report, Washington last month announced what it described as an "Economic D-Day" campaign against Tehran. The measures were presented as the toughest sanctions regime in Washington's history and were aimed at severing economic lifelines that support the Iranian state... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 15:02 LONDON
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Fitch removes Qatar from negative watch as LNG risks ease
Fitch Ratings has removed Qatar from Rating Watch Negative while affirming the country's sovereign rating at AA. The decision was announced on Friday and comes amid the war on Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The agency said risks to Qatar's liquefied natural gas facilities have eased since March, but it kept a negative outlook on the rating.The agency said the impact of the war on Qatar's credit profile will take longer to assess. It pointed to continuing risks around the movement of gas exports through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, which remains a key route for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 11:33 LONDON
Drone incidents linked to Russia-Ukraine war spread across at least 20 European countries
Drone incidents linked to the Russia-Ukraine war have now been recorded in at least 20 European countries, according to the supplied report. The latest cases cited include a drone carrying explosives found at an airport in Germany and a major incident in Poland involving dozens of drones. The report says the pattern has widened beyond the front lines and into NATO airspace and critical infrastructure.The German case is described as the most recent episode, with the government accusing Russia after analysing the technology used in the device. In Poland, dozens of drones fell during a Russian air attack on neighbouring... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
Germany power grid sabotage probe deepens as authorities hunt 48-year-old suspect
German authorities say a recent spate of sabotage attacks and attempted attacks on electricity infrastructure appears to be linked to a militant climate activist. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said officials must assume the case amounts to climate extremism, while investigators continue to search for a 48-year-old suspect. The incidents have affected substations and power lines in both western and eastern Germany, including North Rhine-Westphalia and Brandenburg.Officials said suspected explosive materials were found during searches of the man's home in Gevelsberg, in western Germany. They also said letters confessing to some of the attacks were sent to security officials and media... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 19:59 LONDON
China and the United States compete for Egypt AI data-centre contract amid Xi Jinping visit
Egypt is weighing competing offers for a new artificial intelligence data-centre project as China and the United States vie for influence in Cairo. The issue has emerged during Chinese President Xi Jinping's three-day visit to Egypt, which also marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The contract has become a focal point in a wider strategic contest, with the winner likely to gain both commercial and political leverage.According to the supplied material, Huawei has submitted a tender to build Egypt's AI data centres, while the United States is reportedly preparing a counteroffer. The Chinese company has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 14:35 LONDON
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Russian drones strike Coca-Cola plant near Kyiv as Zelensky calls it a signal to America
Russian Shahed drones struck a Coca-Cola plant in Brovary, east of Kyiv, in an attack that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described as a clear signal to the United States. The strike hit a facility operated by the soft drinks company less than 30 kilometres from the capital, adding to the continuing drone campaign around Kyiv. Officials said the plant was targeted during the latest wave of attacks on the region.Andy Hunder, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, said no staff were injured in the strike. He said the company was working with the relevant authorities to assess... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 08:59 LONDON
Nepal says it will need billions to rebuild after deadly flash floods
Nepal says it will need billions of dollars in funding to rebuild after deadly flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border. The disaster has left at least 1,200 people dead and thousands more missing, according to the supplied report. Authorities are now trying to begin recovery work while villages and roads remain covered in debris and rubble.The floods struck an area on the Nepal-Tibet border, but scientists are still studying the exact cause. The report says the scale of the destruction has made rebuilding a major national challenge. It also says the country is seeking large-scale funding to support the recovery... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 06:00 LONDON
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Tungatinah Power Station gutted by fire as investigators use drone to inspect damage
Authorities in Tasmania say the Tungatinah Power Station has been gutted by fire and remains too unsafe to enter. Investigators are using a drone to inspect the interior of the burnt-out hydroelectric facility in the Central Highlands. The Lyell Highway remains closed nearby while emergency crews and investigators continue their work.The Tasmania Fire Service said it is still trying to make the scene safe enough for investigators to gain access. Deputy Chief Officer Matt Lowe said the team is struggling to enter because of loose debris and windy conditions, and that it will likely take several days to examine the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 20:31 LONDON
Russian nuclear general shot in Saratov as investigation continues
A senior Russian military officer linked to long-range bomber forces has been shot and left in critical condition in the Saratov region, according to the supplied report. Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich was reportedly attacked outside his home in Saratov after a gunman on a motorcycle opened fire. He was hit in the face and chest and later flown to Moscow for treatment.The report says the shooting is being treated as a suspected assassination attempt, with Ukrainian reporting describing it as a targeted attack. It also says Varpakhovich is associated with Russia's 22nd Guards Heavy Bomber Aviation Division, a unit based... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 19:01 LONDON
Two arrested after suspected arson at defence site in Bavaria
Police in Bavaria have arrested two people after an alleged arson attack at a construction site near the headquarters of German defence manufacturer Rohde & Schwarz in Munich. The incident is being treated as part of a wider series of suspected sabotage cases in Germany, although investigators have not publicly attributed this fire to any state actor. Officials said the fire caused no significant damage and no one was injured.The suspects were identified by police as a 28-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, both Bulgarian. They were arrested at a nearby petrol station after, police said, incendiary devices were thrown... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
Drone strike hits bus in Horlivka, killing one civilian
A reported Ukrainian drone strike hit a bus in Horlivka, a city in eastern Ukraine that is under Russian control, killing one civilian and injuring five others. The incident was reported on Thursday, 3 September, and was said to have taken place in Donetsk region. The bus was described as being struck in what local officials called a targeted drone attack.According to the report, the information came from the Russian news agency Interfax, which cited the Russian-appointed mayor of Horlivka, Ivan Prikhodko. He said the bus had been hit by a drone in the city, which is currently under military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 17:03 LONDON
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Denmark says Russia is actively preparing sabotage against defence industry
Denmark's counterintelligence chief has said Russia is actively preparing sabotage operations against the country, with the defence industry singled out as a particular target. Emil Graesholm said the alleged effort includes attempts to recruit ordinary Danish citizens for tasks such as photographing sites and checking access and security conditions around facilities. His comments were reported on Thursday, 3 September, in remarks to a Danish newspaper.Graesholm said the methods described do not need to resemble scenes from a spy film. He said Russian security services are trying to use people who may not appear suspicious, rather than relying only on obvious... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 11:00 LONDON
US and global energy firms expand Venezuela oil projects as Chris Wright oversees Caracas signing
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright oversaw the signing of a new package of oil and energy agreements in Caracas on Wednesday, adding fresh detail to the wider US-Venezuela arrangement announced days earlier. The deals involve Chevron, Italy's Eni and GE Vernova, and were presented at a ceremony in the Venezuelan capital alongside interim President Delcy Rodriguez. The agreements are separate from the broader oil arrangement that has already drawn scrutiny over the scale of US access to Venezuelan reserves.According to the supplied material, the new contracts are worth tens of billions of dollars and are aimed at expanding production, increasing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 05:59 LONDON
Polish PM says fire at defence manufacturer was arson, with sabotage probe under way
A fire at a defence manufacturing plant in south-central Poland has been described by Prime Minister Donald Tusk as deliberate arson. The blaze broke out at WB Group's production site in Skarลผysko-Kamienna in the early hours of Monday and was extinguished after about two hours by local fire crews. Polish police and the Internal Security Agency are investigating the incident.Mr Tusk said there was "no doubt" that the fire at the Skarลผysko-Kamienna plant was an act of sabotage. He made the comments before a cabinet meeting in Warsaw on Tuesday, linking the case to another recent fire at a factory... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 21:00 LONDON
Chevron to invest more than $7bn in Venezuela expansion and new Orinoco acreage
Chevron has said it will invest more than $7bn in its Venezuela joint ventures as it expands its operations in the country's Orinoco Belt. The company said the plan will allow it to double production to about 600,000 barrels per day over the next five years. It also said it has been assigned additional acreage and will extend its Petroindependencia joint venture into two adjacent areas in the Carabobo region.The announcement was made on Wednesday and comes as the company says it remains the only US oil firm with a major presence in Venezuela. Chevron chief executive Mike Wirth said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak deepens as WHO warns response must ramp up
The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo must be brought under control by breaking every chain of transmission. Speaking in Geneva, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the epidemic will continue to threaten the DRC, its neighbours and the wider region until all transmission chains are identified and stopped. The warning comes as official government data show deaths from the disease have now exceeded 3,000.Tedros said it remains unclear how many people came into contact with the virus before they died, which means there are transmission chains that health teams have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 17:59 LONDON
Global bond sell-off deepens as Strait of Hormuz closure keeps borrowing costs elevated
Markets are continuing to price in higher borrowing costs for governments as tensions in the Middle East keep energy prices elevated. The latest analysis says the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran are feeding expectations of higher inflation and interest rates across major economies. That has added fresh pressure to government bond markets already under strain from heavy issuance and persistent fiscal concerns.The report says the immediate market response is being driven by the assumption that oil and gas prices will stay higher for longer, rather than ease as some investors... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 16:01 LONDON
Xi urges Middle East states to oppose external interference during rare Egypt visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on Middle East countries to oppose external interference and to shape their own security arrangements during a rare visit to Egypt. The remarks came during talks in Cairo with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Xi's first visit to the country in a decade. The meeting took place at the Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in the Egyptian capital, where Xi was greeted with a 21-gun salute.According to the supplied material, Xi said the people of the Middle East should be the masters of their own affairs and should support regional dialogue on peace and security. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 15:30 LONDON
Germany probes suspected power substation sabotage as Russia summons envoy
German authorities are investigating two suspected sabotage attacks on electricity substations in different parts of the country, with one case also being examined as a possible terrorism offence. The incidents, in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia, have added to concern in Berlin about attacks on critical infrastructure. They come as Germany separately faces diplomatic fallout over its accusation that Russia was behind an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport.Police said improvised explosives were fired early on Tuesday at a site in eastern Brandenburg, damaging power cables and prompting a terrorism probe. In the second case, investigators said unknown perpetrators caused a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 14:31 LONDON
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Germany investigates second power-grid sabotage attempt amid hybrid-war fears
German police are investigating a second suspected sabotage attempt against the country's power grid in less than 24 hours, in a case that has intensified concern over possible hybrid threats to critical infrastructure. The inquiry centres on technical infrastructure at a substation near Bergheim in western Germany. Officials said the electricity supply in the area was not interrupted.Police described the incident as premeditated vandalism and said it took place on Tuesday afternoon. A police spokesperson did not specify the damage caused, but confirmed that the grid remained stable throughout the episode. Amprion, which operates part of Germany's electricity network and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 14:00 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheelโs massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. โBecause the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMPโS WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind Americaโs War Narrative
โWhen 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.โ 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
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
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
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