360LiveNews Day Recap News: Venezuela quake toll climbs as Middle East tensions and Europe heat intensify
Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after twin earthquakes collapsed buildings in Caracas and other cities, with the death toll rising to at least 164 as rescue teams searched through rubble and international help began to arrive. France said it would send 85 search and rescue specialists, while other European governments also moved to assist. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, violence continued in southern Lebanon despite Washington talks, after Israeli strikes killed three people and wounded one other in an attack on a car. At the same time, Israel said it would keep troops in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Jun 2026 18:03 LONDON
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Europe closes mixed as FTSE 100 outperforms while metals, oil and crypto sell off
Executive summary: European equities ended the session mixed, with the FTSE 100 rising +1.3% to a fresh close above 10,500, while the DAX slipped -0.1% and the Euro Stoxx 50 eased -0.5%. The broad tone was risk-off in commodities and digital assets, as gold, silver, platinum, palladium, Brent crude and Ether all fell sharply. Currency moves were modest, with the euro softer against the dollar and sterling little changed. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Jun 2026 16:45 LONDON
IRGC warns ships to use Tehran-designated routes in Strait of Hormuz dispute
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned commercial vessels to use only routes through the Strait of Hormuz approved by Tehran, after Oman announced a new transit route through the strategic waterway. The warning has reopened a dispute over control of shipping lanes at a time when maritime traffic is only slowly resuming after weeks of disruption. It also adds fresh pressure to fragile talks between the United States and Iran over the future of the strait.According to the reported sequence of events, Oman said on Wednesday that it had coordinated the new route with the International Maritime Organization. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 15:59 LONDON
Trump faces GOP backlash as Senate blocks war-powers curb and White House seeks $87.6bn for Iran war costs
The White House is seeking $87.6 billion in additional funding tied largely to the war with Iran, while Congress has again signalled resistance to the administration's handling of the conflict. The request comes as Senate Republicans narrowly blocked a war powers resolution that would have limited President Donald Trump's authority to continue military operations against Iran. It also follows a tense closed-door meeting in which Trump confronted Republican lawmakers over the interim Iran agreement and the political fallout from the war.The funding request is linked to Operation Epic Fury, the administration's name for the Iran war, and is intended to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 14:59 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Mixed as Chips and Small Caps Outperform While Gold, Silver, Bitcoin and Oil Slide
Executive summary: US markets opened with a split tone, as the Dow Jones rose +1.3% and the Russell 2000 gained +3.0%, while the Nasdaq Composite fell -2.4% and the S&P 500 slipped -0.6%. The sharpest moves were in commodities and crypto, with silver, gold, WTI crude, Ether and Bitcoin all lower, while AI and chip stocks advanced. The pattern points to a rotation away from defensive and inflation-sensitive assets and toward smaller-cap and semiconductor exposure, though the exact catalyst is not confirmed by the price tape alone. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Jun 2026 14:45 LONDON
Oil prices fall further as Strait of Hormuz traffic resumes after US-Iran deal
Oil prices have fallen further as vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to recover after a US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed on 17 June. Brent crude briefly dropped below $72.48 a barrel, returning to the level seen before the conflict began, before edging back up to $73.23. The move reflects a sharp easing in market fears over disruption to one of the world's most important energy shipping routes.The latest data cited by maritime intelligence firm Kpler suggests 284 vessels have crossed the strait since 18 June, the day after the deal was signed. That is still below the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 14:32 LONDON
Rubio in Bahrain as Gulf allies seek assurances on US-Iran deal
Marco Rubio has continued his Gulf tour in Bahrain, where he met Gulf Arab foreign ministers and officials to reassure them that any agreement with Iran will protect regional security and prosperity. The US secretary of state said Washington was seeking an enduring peace that would not undermine the interests of allies in the oil-rich region. His visit is the first high-level diplomatic mission since the United States and Iran agreed a framework last week to extend their ceasefire and hold talks on a permanent end to the war.Rubio said in Manama that the United States wanted any deal to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 12:59 LONDON
Rubio warns Hormuz tolls could spread "like contagion" during Bahrain talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that any tolls on ships using the Strait of Hormuz could spread to other waterways and create what he described as global chaos. Speaking to a Gulf Cooperation Council meeting in Bahrain, he said international waterways do not belong to any nation state and argued that accepting charges on passage through a strategic strait would set a dangerous precedent. He said such a move would spread "throughout the world like a contagion".Rubio said the United States wants a peace deal with Iran, but not "at any price". He added that any agreement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 11:32 LONDON
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360LiveNews Breakfast News: Venezuela quake toll rises as Iran tensions, UK heatwave and market swings dominate
Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela near the coastal town of Moron, killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 700. The quakes hit within minutes of each other and were felt in Caracas and other parts of the country, with authorities still assessing the scale of the damage.In the Middle East, tensions over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz remain high. Iran, the United States and Oman are at odds over who should control navigation through the vital shipping chokepoint, while the US Senate has withdrawn a war powers resolution aimed at limiting presidential force against Iran. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Jun 2026 08:18 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as metals, oil and gold slide, while FTSE 100 edges higher
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 rose while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all slipped. The sharpest moves were in commodities, where silver, platinum, palladium, Brent crude and gold all fell hard, alongside weakness in ether and global autos. Currency moves were modest, with the euro and pound softer against the dollar, while natural gas was one of the few notable gainers. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Jun 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo Leads Asia Higher as Nikkei Breaks Out, While Commodities and Hong Kong Slide
Executive summary: Tokyo outperformed across Asia-Pacific, with the Nikkei 225 rising +1.6% and the Nikkei 225 ETF up +1.5%. The broader regional tone was weaker, however, as Hong Kong, Australia and South Korea all finished lower. The sharpest cross-asset move was in commodities, where silver, gold, platinum, palladium and WTI crude all fell hard, while the U.S. dollar firmed against the yen and yuan. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Jun 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Lower as Risk-Off Sweep Hits Asia-Pacific Markets, Gold and Oil Extend Sharp Slides
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened under heavy pressure in Tokyo, with the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei ETF both down about 2.9% as a broad risk-off move hit equities, commodities and crypto. The biggest declines were in silver, gold, WTI crude, palladium and platinum, while the yen weakened further against the dollar. The move points to a fast repricing of global risk assets, with investors also digesting a stronger dollar and softer commodity complex. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Jun 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Netanyahu pushes Israel toward arms-production independence as exports hit record
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has renewed his call for Israel to pursue what he described as "armaments independence," saying the country should build its own weapons-production capacity even as it remains grateful for US military aid. The remarks add a new economic and industrial dimension to an already sensitive debate over Israel's long-term defence posture. They also come as tensions continue over the US peace agreement with Iran.Netanyahu's comments were reported on 24 June and were linked to a broader argument that Israel should be less reliant on foreign supply chains for key military systems. The article said demand... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 21:32 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as tech and commodities slide, while small caps and chips hold up
Executive summary: Wall Street ended the session with a sharp split beneath the surface, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on broad pressure in mega-cap tech, commodities and crypto, while the Russell 2000 and chip stocks managed gains. The biggest declines came in silver, crude, gold, Ether and several large-cap growth names, a pattern that points to a risk-off tone and a possible unwind of crowded trades. Small caps and SOXX outperformed, suggesting investors were still willing to rotate selectively rather than exit risk entirely. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Jun 2026 21:15 LONDON
360LiveNews Day Recap News: US and Iran clash over Hormuz terms as Gaza, Lebanon and Ukraine tensions persist
Talks between the United States and Iran intensified over the Strait of Hormuz, inspections and the shape of any final deal. Marco Rubio said Iran would not be allowed to charge tolls or fees on vessels using the waterway, while Iranian and US officials remained divided over the framework and Donald Trump threatened to halt negotiations. Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said inspections at Iranian nuclear sites would resume under the preliminary agreement, even as the dispute over access and enforcement continued.The diplomatic push was accompanied by wider regional manoeuvring. Rubio was touring Gulf allies to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Jun 2026 19:24 LONDON
US-Iran talks intensify as Rubio rejects Hormuz tolls and Senate backs war powers measure
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran will not be allowed to charge tolls or fees on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz under any final agreement with Washington. His comments sharpen one of the main disputes in the negotiations, which are taking place alongside a 60-day diplomatic process launched after a preliminary agreement in Switzerland. Iran has meanwhile said planned transit fees through the waterway will be suspended for 60 days while talks continue.The latest developments come as the US Senate passed a war powers measure pressing President Donald Trump either to halt the war in Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 17:29 LONDON
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Europe closes lower as metals, oil and crypto slide, while dollar strength weighs on FX and equities
Executive summary: European markets ended lower, with the Euro Stoxx 50, DAX, CAC 40 and FTSE 100 all in the red. The sharpest moves came in commodities and crypto, where silver, gold, platinum, palladium, Brent crude and Ether all fell hard. The dollar also strengthened against the euro and pound, adding pressure to risk assets and exporters. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Jun 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Lower as Tech, Energy and Commodities Sell Off, While Small Caps and Chips Buck the Slide
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened under pressure, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow all lower, while the Russell 2000 and SOXX managed gains. The sharpest moves were outside equities, where silver, gold, crude oil, platinum, palladium and bitcoin all fell hard, pointing to a broad risk-off tone and a possible unwind in crowded commodity and alternative-asset trades. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Jun 2026 14:45 LONDON
Great Britain grid operator issues rare summer electricity margin warning amid heatwave
Great Britain's grid operator has issued a rare summer electricity margin warning for Wednesday evening as a heatwave intensifies across the country. The National Energy System Operator asked power plant owners to provide any extra electricity they can as the gap between expected supply and demand narrows. The notice was issued late on Tuesday and applies to the period when demand is expected to be highest.The operator said it needed an additional 1,900 megawatts of generating capacity to keep the system within normal safety margins. A spokesperson said the warning was linked to extremely high temperatures affecting Great Britain and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 10:05 LONDON
Europe Opens Lower as Commodities, Autos and Metals Lead a Broad Risk-Off Move
Executive summary: European markets opened under pressure, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower, while commodities and cyclical assets also weakened. Brent crude, gold, silver, platinum and palladium fell sharply, alongside global autos and ether, pointing to a broad de-risking tone at the open. FX moves showed a softer euro and pound against the dollar, while the yen and yuan were weaker versus the dollar, adding to the sense of a stronger USD backdrop. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Jun 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific markets slide as Nikkei, Hang Seng and Kospi lead broad risk-off move
Executive summary: Tokyo and Asia-Pacific equities closed sharply lower, with the Nikkei 225, Hang Seng and Kospi all falling more than 2% and the ASX 200 also under pressure. The move came alongside weaker commodities, including oil, gold and silver, while the yen and yuan both weakened against the dollar. The pattern points to a broad risk-off session across the region, with tech, autos and resource-linked assets all caught in the downdraft. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Jun 2026 07:45 LONDON
Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM amid Labour leadership race
The BBC understands that if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister, he is expected to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor and offer her a more junior cabinet role. A spokesperson for Burnham said no decisions had been made, but the reports add detail to the team he is beginning to assemble as he prepares for a possible move into Downing Street. Burnham is currently the sole candidate in the Labour leadership race, meaning he could become prime minister as early as 17 July if no challenger emerges.The choice of chancellor would be one of the first major decisions of any Burnham... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 04:59 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Lower as Dollar Strength and Commodity Rout Hit Asia-Pacific Risk Appetite
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened under pressure, with the Nikkei 225 down -1.8% and the Nikkei 225 ETF lower -1.7%. The heaviest moves were in commodities, where silver, gold, platinum, palladium and WTI crude all fell sharply, while USD/JPY pushed higher and USD/CNY also firmed. The pattern points to a risk-off start, with exporters, cyclicals and commodity-linked assets taking the brunt of the selloff. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Jun 2026 01:15 LONDON
Wall Street closes sharply lower as tech and precious metals lead a broad risk-off move
Executive summary: US equities ended the session under heavy pressure, with the Nasdaq Composite down 4.1% and the S&P 500 off 2.5% as investors rotated away from high-multiple technology and AI-linked names. Tesla, Microsoft, Nvidia and Meta all fell sharply, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium also sold off, pointing to a broad de-risking across growth and defensive havens. The Dow was nearly flat and small caps outperformed, but the day was defined by weakness in megacap tech, chips and commodities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Jun 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Europe closes mixed as DAX edges higher, FTSE slips, and metals selloff dominates the session
Executive summary: European equities finished mixed, with Germany’s DAX eking out a gain while the FTSE 100, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all ended lower. The biggest market story was a sharp retreat in precious metals, led by silver, gold, platinum and palladium, alongside weaker Brent crude and softer euro and sterling exchange rates. Natural gas was the main notable riser. The moves point to a broad risk reset across commodities and FX, even as European equity losses remained relatively contained. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Jun 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Lower as Tech, Metals and Oil Slide, While Small Caps Buck the Risk-Off Tone
Executive summary: U.S. equities opened under pressure, led by a sharp drop in the Nasdaq Composite and weakness across tech and chip shares. The move came alongside broad declines in gold, silver, platinum, palladium and WTI crude, while small caps and a few rate-sensitive pockets held up better. The opening tone points to a market repricing that is hitting growth and commodity-linked trades at the same time. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Jun 2026 14:45 LONDON
Iran says only a limited number of ships may pass daily through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has said that only a limited number of vessels will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz each day, adding a new restriction to the reopening of one of the world's most important energy chokepoints. The statement was reported on Tuesday by Iran's state news agency, citing a military official. It said the daily number would vary depending on conditions in the region.No figure was given for how many ships would be permitted to transit. The announcement comes after a peace agreement signed between the United States and Iran last week, which reopened the strait but did... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
US eases Iran oil sanctions for 60 days after nuclear inspection deal
The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil for 60 days after Iran agreed to allow international nuclear inspectors back into the country. The latest development was reported as talks continued in Switzerland, where the two sides were also said to have reached agreement on the release of $12bn in frozen Iranian funds. The move comes amid negotiations linked to the wider conflict, which the supplied material says is now on day 116.Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said an agreement had been reached with the United States on the frozen funds after the Swiss talks. The reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 09:59 LONDON
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India Welcomes US-Iran Memorandum With Cautious Optimism at BRICS Meeting in New Delhi
India's national security adviser Ajit Doval said on Tuesday that New Delhi welcomes the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran with "cautious optimism". He said the deal could help energy security and described the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as a welcome development. The remarks were made at the 16th BRICS national security advisers' meeting in New Delhi, where representatives from China, Russia and Iran were also present.Doval said India hoped the memorandum would work, adding that it could support energy security at a time of wider geopolitical uncertainty. He referred to BRICS as a "very... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 09:00 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as DAX outperforms, metals slide sharply and Brent eases
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, the DAX advanced while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 slipped, and the Euro Stoxx 50 held a modest gain. The biggest move in the session data is in precious metals, where gold, silver, platinum and palladium all fell sharply. Brent crude also eased, while natural gas and global autos moved higher. In FX, the euro and sterling weakened against the dollar, adding to the cross-asset risk-off feel in parts of the market. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Jun 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo closes mixed as metals slump, oil eases and yen weakness cushions exporters
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended with a split tone, as the Nikkei 225 and its ETF were little changed while Hong Kong, Seoul and Sydney posted sharper declines. The biggest moves came in commodities, where silver, platinum, palladium and gold all fell hard, while WTI crude also dropped. The yen weakened further against the dollar, a move that can support Japanese exporters, even as risk appetite looked fragile across regional equities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Jun 2026 07:45 LONDON
Trump says military action against Iran remains on the table over nuclear issue
US President Donald Trump has said military action against Iran remains possible if Tehran does not honour its commitments, while arguing that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is more important than the risk of a global economic downturn. He made the remarks at the Oval Office on Monday, directly addressing questions about whether renewed strikes could trigger wider economic damage. Trump said a nuclear-armed Iran would pose a greater threat than any fallout from conflict.Asked whether he was willing to risk a worldwide recession by striking Iran again if a deal collapses, Trump said: "Nuclear weapon supersedes depression."... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 02:59 LONDON
Qatar gas plant blast leaves 13 dead, including 12 Indians, as investigation continues at Ras Laffan
Qatar has confirmed that 13 people were killed and 66 injured in an explosion at a gas processing facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday night. The Indian Embassy in Doha said 12 of the dead were Indian nationals, while Qatari officials said the incident was caused by a technical malfunction during operations. Authorities said the injured are stable and receiving medical treatment.Energy Minister Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi said the blast was an accident and not sabotage or hostile in nature. He said none of the injured were in life-threatening condition, and the fire caused by the explosion... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 01:02 LONDON
Three dead in shooting in Montreal Jewish neighbourhood, including police officer and suspect
A shooting in a Jewish neighbourhood of Montreal on Monday left three people dead, including a police officer, a resident and the suspected shooter. Local police said the incident took place in an area known for kosher restaurants and supermarkets used by the city's Jewish community. Officers urged residents to avoid the area while the investigation continued.Montreal police said in a statement that one of their officers had died in the line of duty. They also separately confirmed the deaths of a suspect and a resident. The identity of the resident was not immediately known, and police said they were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 20:32 LONDON
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Canada inflation jumps to 29-month high as oil prices rise
Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 3.2% in May, reaching a 29-month high and moving outside the Bank of Canada's 1% to 3% target range for the first time in nearly two and a half years. The increase was driven in large part by petrol prices, which climbed 33.2% year on year, according to Statistics Canada. The data were released on Monday and point to a sharp rise in living costs at a time when energy markets have been unsettled by tensions involving Iran.The monthly inflation rate also increased by 1% in May, the strongest monthly gain in 15 months.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 18:00 LONDON
Three India-flagged oil tankers transit Strait of Hormuz safely
Three India-flagged crude oil tankers have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are now en route to India, according to well-placed sources in the Ministry of Shipping, Ports and Waterways. The vessels are the Desh Vaibhav, Desh Vibhor and Sanmar Herald. Together, they are carrying more than 8.6 lakh metric tons of cargo and have 94 Indian crew members on board.The ministry sources said the Desh Vaibhav is expected to arrive in Vadinar on June 24 with 37 Indian seafarers and 2,86,572 metric tons of crude oil. The Desh Vibhor, carrying 2,88,893 metric tons and 27 Indian crew members,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 17:03 LONDON
Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline restarts in Algeria after years of delays
Construction work on the Algerian section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline has restarted, bringing a long-delayed energy project back into focus after more than two decades of setbacks. The pipeline is intended to carry Nigerian gas through Niger and Algeria before reaching European markets across the Mediterranean. The latest work began in early June in Algeria's Adrar region, following an initial construction phase there in early April.The project was officially restarted amid a recent thaw in relations between Niger and Algeria, according to the supplied material. It is more than 4,000 kilometres long and is designed to move gas from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 09:03 LONDON
Trump repeats claims that US strikes in Iran 'wiped out everything'
US President Donald Trump has repeated claims that American strikes in Iran destroyed much of the country's military capability, saying the attacks had knocked out its navy, air force, radar and anti-missile systems. He made the remarks at an event linked to the unveiling of a new Air Force One aircraft, where he also said the United States had "wiped out everything" in Iran. The comments add to his recent public framing of the conflict as a decisive military success.Trump also warned that any further action could affect oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, saying ships carrying oil could... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 08:00 LONDON
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Oil prices ease after Middle East peace deal as Strait of Hormuz disruption lingers
Oil prices have fallen after a shaky peace deal was announced in the Middle East, easing some of the immediate pressure on consumers and markets. The move comes after months of disruption linked to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy shipping routes. Shipping is expected to resume only gradually, and the effects of the disruption are still being felt across fuel and utility costs.At the start of this year, oil was priced at about $60 per barrel, before the outbreak of war pushed it to $118 on 31 March. Since mid-May, repeated... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 07:29 LONDON
Vance publicly rebukes Israel from White House podium amid US-Iran deal fallout
United States Vice President JD Vance has delivered unusually blunt public criticism of Israel from a White House podium, sharpening tensions already exposed by the US-Iran deal. Speaking on Thursday local time, he said Israel should be grateful for American support and warned Israeli leaders to reassess their stance toward Washington. His remarks came as debate over the agreement continued to widen and as relations between the two allies appeared to be under strain.Vance said President Donald Trump was the only head of state in the world sympathetic to Israel at this moment, and argued that Israeli officials should not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 06:29 LONDON
JD Vance cancels Switzerland trip as US-Iran ceasefire talks stall
Switzerland has confirmed that planned talks between the United States and Iran, due to take place on Friday, will not go ahead. The meeting was expected to begin work on implementing the newly signed truce agreement between Washington and Tehran. It had been scheduled for the mountain resort of Burgenstock, but the Swiss foreign ministry said the encounter would not happen.The cancellation followed a White House statement late on Thursday saying US Vice President JD Vance had dropped a planned trip to meet Iranian negotiators. The talks were meant to move the process forward after the two sides signed an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 05:59 LONDON
US lifts maritime blockade on Iranian ports as compliance monitoring continues
The United States has ended blockade enforcement on all maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports and coastal waters, according to a statement from US Central Command. The move marks a further step in the maritime de-escalation that followed the signing of a US-Iran peace agreement. CENTCOM said American forces are no longer impeding vessels travelling to or from Iranian ports.In its statement, CENTCOM said all US military blockade enforcement efforts had ceased in line with the president's direction. It added that US naval ships would remain in the general area to ensure the agreement is followed. The decision was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 03:59 LONDON
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US and Iran sign interim memorandum in France as Brazil urges compliance and end to attacks
The United States and Iran have signed an interim memorandum of understanding in France that is intended to end their conflict and reopen key shipping routes, according to the supplied report. The agreement is being presented as a diplomatic breakthrough after months of war and repeated failed talks. It includes terms that would suspend sanctions, allow free transit through the Strait of Hormuz and halt attacks between the two sides.Brazil's foreign ministry said it welcomed the agreement with satisfaction, while stressing that the terms must be fully respected and that attacks must stop. The ministry said diplomacy was the only... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 03:30 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 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
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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