Tokyo Opens Lower as Nikkei Slips, Kospi Rout Deepens, and Oil Jumps on Middle East Risk
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading opened with a defensive tone, led by a sharp Nikkei decline and a steep selloff in Korea’s Kospi. The Hang Seng moved higher, but the regional picture was dominated by risk aversion, a firmer dollar against the yen, and a jump in WTI crude tied to renewed geopolitical tension. Gold and silver eased from recent highs, while natural gas fell sharply. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 10 Jul 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Syria arrests ISIS-linked suspects over Damascus bombings during Macron visit
Syrian authorities said on Thursday they had arrested several suspects accused of carrying out bombings in Damascus, including attacks that took place during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the capital earlier this week. The Interior Ministry said the suspects were captured after simultaneous raids in four neighbourhoods in Damascus and its surrounding countryside. Officials said the operation targeted a cell they believe was behind the blasts, which killed one person and wounded dozens.Interior Minister Anas Khattab said the cell responsible for the "terrorist bombings" was now in custody, while Ahmad Dalati, head of interior security for the Damascus region,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jul 2026 01:03 LONDON
Explosions reported in Iran near Bushehr and Konarak as US military denies involvement
Iranian media reported loud explosions in several locations in southern Iran late on Thursday, including areas around Bushehr, Choghadak and the coastal city of Konarak. The reports came amid continuing exchanges between Iran, the United States and Israel, with officials in Washington denying any recent US strikes. Local officials in Bushehr said one blast in the city was caused by air defence systems, while another strike hit a military headquarters on the outskirts of the city.According to the supplied report, the United States Central Command said the US military had not carried out any strikes in Iran in the past... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 22:30 LONDON
Kyiv court hears Ukrainian agent deny killing Monaco bomb suspect
A Ukrainian intelligence officer accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska, the woman suspected in a Monaco assassination plot, has told a court in Kyiv that he did not fire the fatal shot. Vladyslav Reut made the claim during a custody hearing on Thursday, reversing an earlier account in which he had appeared to admit the killing and led investigators to her grave in woodland west of the capital. The case is drawing attention because it involves an active officer from Ukraine's military intelligence agency and a former employee of the security service.In court, Reut said he "categorically denied" murdering Berezovska and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 22:00 LONDON
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Wall Street closes mixed as Apple surges, energy rallies and chip stocks lag
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite higher while the Russell 2000 and several rate-sensitive or cyclical pockets lagged. Apple delivered the standout move, jumping +7.4%, while crude oil climbed +4.8% and natural gas fell -7.2%. The session pointed to a market still rewarding mega-cap leadership and energy strength, even as AI chip shares and smaller caps showed strain. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 09 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
OPCW restores Syria's voting rights amid chemical-weapons cooperation
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has reinstated Syria's voting rights after saying there had been a significant change in circumstances since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The decision was announced on Thursday and follows what the watchdog described as concrete steps by the new authorities in Damascus to cooperate on dismantling remaining chemical weapons linked to the former government. Syria's foreign ministry welcomed the move and said it reflected international confidence in the country's transformation.The OPCW said the new Syrian authorities had committed to fulfilling the country's obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention and had since taken... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 21:02 LONDON
Europe closes lower as oil spikes, autos and cyclicals lead the retreat
Executive summary: European equities ended the session broadly lower, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all finishing in the red as a sharp jump in Brent crude and a weaker tone in autos and industrial-linked assets pressured risk appetite. The move came alongside firmer sterling, a stronger dollar against the yen, and softer gold and silver, pointing to a market that was repricing geopolitical and inflation risks rather than chasing growth. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 09 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street opens mixed as oil spikes, energy leads and risk assets wobble
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a split tone, as a sharp jump in WTI crude lifted energy shares while rate-sensitive and riskier corners of the market softened. The S&P 500 edged higher, the Dow was little changed, and the Nasdaq slipped slightly. The biggest early move was in oil, where WTI surged more than 6%, a shift that is feeding into sector rotation, inflation expectations and broader risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 09 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Europe Opens Lower as Oil Jumps and Risk Assets Sell Off Across Stocks, Metals and Crypto
Executive summary: European markets opened under heavy pressure, with the Euro Stoxx 50, CAC 40, DAX and FTSE 100 all lower as Brent crude surged nearly 8% and investors rotated away from risk. Autos, silver, palladium, ether and major European benchmarks were among the sharpest decliners, while sterling and the euro firmed against the dollar. The move points to a classic risk-off session, with energy strength offsetting broader weakness in equities and industrial metals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 09 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as oil spikes, yen weakens and Japan leads regional losses
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended sharply mixed, with Japan and South Korea under pressure while Hong Kong and Australia posted gains. The biggest cross-asset move was in oil, where WTI crude jumped +6.9%, while the yen weakened to 162.257 per dollar and gold slipped. The combination points to a market still reacting to higher energy costs, a softer yen and a rotation away from some defensive metals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 09 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast as Iran war fallout hits energy markets
The International Monetary Fund has cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.0 percent, citing the lingering effects of the energy shock caused by the war in the Middle East. The revision comes as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily constrained and oil markets continue to react to renewed military action. The IMF said the outlook is being shaped by both war-related disruption and a technology-driven investment boom.The fund said the 2026 forecast was lowered from 3.1 percent in April, marking its second downgrade this year. It expects global inflation to reach 4.7 percent in 2026, up from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 05:00 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Lower as Oil Jumps, Nikkei Slides and Hong Kong Rallies on Risk Rotation
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a sharp split, as surging WTI crude, a weaker yen and renewed geopolitical stress pressured Japan and South Korea, while Hong Kong extended a strong rebound. The Nikkei 225 fell -3.9% and the Kospi dropped -5.2%, even as the Hang Seng surged +5.8%. Oil’s +8.2% jump is the clearest cross-asset signal, feeding inflation concerns, lifting the dollar against the yen and adding pressure to rate-sensitive and import-heavy sectors. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 09 Jul 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Wall Street closes mixed as tech wobbles, oil surges and Apple leads a sharp stock rotation
Executive summary: U.S. markets ended mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower, the Dow barely positive, and small caps under pressure. The session was defined by a steep drop in AI and chip shares, a strong rebound in Apple, a jump in crude oil, and a broader rotation toward energy and some financials while high-growth tech and crypto-linked assets softened. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
Europe closes lower as oil spikes, metals slide and rate-sensitive assets wobble
Executive summary: European equities ended the session under pressure, with the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 leading losses while the FTSE 100 held close to flat. The sharpest cross-asset move was in Brent crude, which surged more than 11%, reinforcing inflation concerns and helping explain weakness in gold, silver, platinum and autos. FX was comparatively calm, with sterling and the euro firmer against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Chip Rout Deepens, Oil Surges and Energy Leads Early Rotation
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a sharp split between growth and value, as chip and tech shares sold off hard while energy and banks outperformed. The Nasdaq and Russell 2000 were lower, the S&P 500 slipped, and the Dow held a modest gain. The biggest move was in semiconductors, where SOXX dropped -12.9%, while WTI crude jumped +7.7%, helping lift energy stocks and financials. The session points to a rotation away from rate-sensitive and AI-linked names toward sectors tied to higher oil prices and a firmer inflation backdrop. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
Day News Recap: NATO opens in Ankara as Ukraine seeks air defences and China storms deepen
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to press NATO leaders in Ankara for more air defence systems after renewed Russian strikes, as Kyiv says the attacks have intensified pressure on its cities and infrastructure. 🔗 Ukraine also launched more than 430 drones towards the Moscow region overnight, one of the largest reported waves aimed at the Russian capital, with strikes also hitting Belgorod and Kaluga. 🔗NATO opened its summit in Ankara with a series of defence spending and procurement announcements meant to show allies are responding to pressure to spend more on security. 🔗 The meeting was also marked by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Jul 2026 08:34 LONDON
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Europe opens mixed as oil spikes, FTSE and DAX climb, and autos lag on supply shock fears
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 and DAX advanced while the Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 slipped. The biggest cross-asset move was in Brent crude, which jumped sharply, reinforcing inflation and margin concerns across energy-intensive sectors and helping explain weakness in global autos. Gold, silver and platinum also firmed, while the euro and pound gained modestly against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo Close: Nikkei Slips, Kospi Rout Deepens as Oil Jumps and Hong Kong Rallies
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp split, Japan and South Korea under pressure while Hong Kong and Australia advanced. The Nikkei 225 fell -2.8% and the Kospi plunged -12.5%, while the Hang Seng surged +6.2% and the ASX 200 gained +0.7%. The move came alongside a sharp rise in WTI crude, firmer precious metals, and a slightly softer dollar against the yen, pointing to a session dominated by geopolitics, energy, and risk rotation. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as Apple surges, chips slump and energy leads the rotation
Executive summary: US stocks finished a split session with the S&P 500 up +0.9% and the Dow Jones gaining +1.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite was essentially flat and the Russell 2000 slipped. The day was defined by a sharp rotation out of AI and chip shares, a powerful rally in Apple, strength in Microsoft and Meta, and firmer moves in oil, gold and industrial metals. Financials and energy outperformed, suggesting investors favored cyclicals and balance-sheet exposure over the most crowded tech trades. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
Europe closes higher as metals, energy and gold lead a broad risk-on session
Executive summary: European equities finished firmly higher, led by Germany’s DAX and the FTSE 100, while commodities tied to industrial demand and inflation hedging outperformed. Palladium and platinum posted the biggest gains, Brent crude advanced, and gold extended its rally above $4,150. Autos were the clear laggard, suggesting the market is still rewarding commodity exposure over cyclical manufacturing names. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Wall Street opens higher as banks, metals and defense lead, while chips and tech slide
Executive summary: US stocks opened mixed but broadly firmer, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all higher, while the Russell 2000 was little changed. The standout move was a sharp drop in AI and chip shares, even as banks, defense contractors and precious metals rallied. Gold, silver, platinum and palladium all advanced, WTI crude edged higher, and Bitcoin also gained. The opening tone points to a rotation away from high-multiple tech and into financials, defense and hard assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
Monaco parcel-bomb suspect found shot dead near Kyiv as Ukrainian officers detained
A Ukrainian woman wanted over a parcel-bomb attack in Monaco has been found shot dead near Kyiv, according to Ukrainian prosecutors and security officials. The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Anastasiia Berezovska, had been the subject of an Interpol red notice after authorities in Monaco accused her of attempted murder and placing an explosive device in a public place. Ukrainian officials said the case has now widened into a separate murder investigation involving people linked to the country's military intelligence structures.Ukraine's prosecutor general's office said the body was found near the capital late on Monday, around 11pm local time, and later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 12:30 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Zelensky heads to Nato as Russia, China and regional crises intensify
Volodymyr Zelensky is heading to a Nato meeting in Turkey to press allies for more air defence systems after a sharp rise in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, including more than 430 drones launched toward the Moscow region overnight and strikes reported in Belgorod and Kaluga. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Iran has staged a major funeral procession in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with the body later reaching Qom for further rites, while officials used the ceremonies to project defiance and Iran separately rejected Donald Trump’s military threat and warned Washington against aggression as nuclear talks remain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Jul 2026 08:33 LONDON
Europe opens sharply higher as DAX leads broad risk rally, metals and energy extend gains
Executive summary: European markets opened firmly higher, with Germany’s DAX surging more than 3% and the FTSE 100, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all advancing. The move was accompanied by strong gains in precious metals, a firmer Brent crude price and a softer dollar against the euro and sterling. The opening tone points to broad risk appetite, with investors also rotating into commodities and cyclicals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Seoul Sinks, Gold and Silver Extend Safe-Haven Bid
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended sharply mixed, with Japan and South Korea under heavy pressure while Hong Kong and Australia held up. The Kospi fell -10.2% and the Nikkei 225 dropped -3.1%, while the Hang Seng rose +1.8% and the ASX 200 added +0.3%. Precious metals stayed bid, with gold, silver and platinum all higher, while USD/JPY eased and WTI crude firmed modestly. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
China submarine-launched missile test in the Pacific draws fresh scrutiny over trajectory
China has carried out what appears to be its first submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile test into the Pacific, according to the supplied material. The launch was made from a nuclear-powered submarine and involved a missile carrying a dummy warhead. The reported flight path has intensified concern across the Pacific because it crossed or approached the waters of several island states.The supplied rows say the missile flew over multiple Pacific nations and may have landed near Tuvalu's exclusive economic zone. They also say the exact landing point remains unknown, while earlier reporting suggested the missile passed over the exclusive economic zones... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 04:02 LONDON
Austrian court convicts former Syrian intelligence chief of torture and sexual abuse
A court in Vienna has convicted a former Syrian intelligence chief and a former police chief over torture and sexual abuse committed against political opponents in Raqqa. The verdict is a rare example of a European court exercising jurisdiction over alleged crimes linked to officials from Bashar al-Assad's government. Both men were sentenced to eight years in prison.The former intelligence chief, identified under Austrian privacy rules as Khaled al-H., was found guilty of torture, sexual coercion, aggravated coercion and inflicting serious bodily harm. The second defendant, named as Moussab Abou R., was also convicted of sexual coercion, aggravated coercion and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 19:06 LONDON
Israeli drone strike on vehicle in southern Lebanon kills at least four
An Israeli drone strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon has killed at least four people, according to Lebanese state media. The attack took place in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, where the car was hit as the victims were returning after checking on their family home. The incident adds to a series of strikes in the south despite a ceasefire that began two weeks ago.The National News Agency said the dead included a school principal, her mother, a foreign domestic worker and a Syrian citizen. The report said the vehicle was targeted by a drone on Monday. Israel has continued to carry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 16:00 LONDON
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Russian strike on Kyiv residential building as interceptor shortage deepens
The Ukrainian Air Force said a shortage of interceptor missiles meant none of the 23 ballistic missiles fired by Russia at Kyiv overnight were shot down. The attack left a large hole in a residential building in the capital, according to the material provided, and a survivor at the scene said she had been terrified. Ukrainian officials said at least 13 people were killed in Kyiv and six more in the wider Kyiv region.President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow would continue to hit residential buildings as long as defensive Patriot missiles remained in allies' stockpiles. The strike was described as the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 14:29 LONDON
From C-17s to Apaches: India-US defence ties reach a new level as Washington marks 250 years
The relationship between India and the United States has undergone a major shift in defence cooperation, moving from Cold War-era mistrust and sanctions to a partnership that now spans military exercises, intelligence sharing, technology transfers and large-scale arms sales. The latest account of that evolution comes as the United States marks 250 years of independence, with the two countries described as having become close strategic partners in the Indo-Pacific. The development is being framed around a series of agreements and purchases that have expanded interoperability between their armed forces.According to the supplied material, a turning point came in 1962 during... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 11:30 LONDON
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Clashes in Erfurt as protesters try to block AfD conference
Riot police have clashed with protesters in Erfurt, central Germany, as thousands tried to block roads and stop delegates from reaching the Alternative for Germany's national conference. The demonstrations were aimed at disrupting the party's biennial gathering, which began on time despite the blockades. Police said the city saw large-scale mobilisation around the venue, with protesters attempting to prevent access by road and public transport.According to police, about 20,000 people took part in the demonstrations in the eastern city. Officers reported that just under 100 offences had been recorded so far, many of them linked to graffiti and other property... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 13:31 LONDON
Poland warns of critical months amid reported Russian provocation threat
Poland's prime minister has said the country is preparing for "various" scenarios and that the coming months could be critical as Warsaw assesses the threat from Russia. Donald Tusk was responding to media reports that Moscow may be planning an armed provocation against Poland to test Nato's resolve. The reports said the possible aim would be to increase pressure on Ukraine's western allies.Tusk said he did not want to alarm the public, but added that the next few months may truly be critical because of the changing nature of the war. He said the concerns were particularly strong in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 18:33 LONDON
Iran says Israel planned to target Tehran negotiators during ceasefire talks
Iran's foreign minister has confirmed reports that Israel had considered targeting Tehran's negotiators during sensitive ceasefire talks earlier this year. The reporting centres on Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of parliament, both of whom were named as figures of concern in the accounts. According to the supplied material, the issue emerged as diplomacy was under way and raised fears that any strike could have derailed the talks.The reports say the United States was worried that an attack on the two men could collapse the negotiations and reignite the war. Washington was said to have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:00 LONDON
US withdraws most troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission
The United States has withdrawn most of the troops it deployed to Nigeria earlier this year for a joint operation against Islamist militant groups in the Lake Chad Basin. The move follows months of cooperation with Nigerian forces and comes after the two sides said the mission had significantly weakened Islamic State leadership in the country. Senior Islamic State figure Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was killed during the operation, according to the supplied report.The deployment began after joint strikes in December, including attacks on Christmas Day, and was followed by the arrival of about 200 US soldiers two months later. On Thursday,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 15:30 LONDON
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Satellite images reveal damage to Iranian military and nuclear sites after strikes
Newly released satellite imagery has revealed damage at a range of Iranian military and nuclear sites after US-Israeli strikes. The images, analysed after access was restored to previously restricted high-resolution material, show damage at locations in Esfahan and Bushehr. They provide the clearest public view so far of the scale of destruction at some of the sites hit since restrictions began on 9 March.The imagery became available after more than a quarter of a million satellite images were released again, following a request from the US government that had led to restrictions. The restored archive covers nearly 800 locations in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 13:00 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 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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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
