Hundreds of trucks face severe delays at Turkey-Iran border crossing
Hundreds of trucks are waiting at the Gurbulak border crossing in Turkey's eastern Agri province, where drivers say long delays are slowing traffic into Iran. The queue has left truckers standing beside their vehicles as they wait for permission to cross. According to drivers at the scene, the disruption has sharply reduced the number of journeys they can complete.One driver said a route that once took 24 hours now takes a week, while another said he now makes only one journey every 40 days or two months. Drivers also said rising fuel costs have further reduced their profits, adding to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 12:34 LONDON
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China warns US on Taiwan as Trump-Xi summit continues in Washington
China has urged the United States to show "extreme caution" over Taiwan and any arms sales to the island, issuing the warning hours before President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping were due to hold bilateral talks in Washington. The statement came from Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Jiang Bin at a regular briefing in Beijing, according to the supplied reporting. It adds a sharper diplomatic edge to a visit already marked by ceremony, speeches, gift exchanges and a state dinner at the Kennedy Center.Jiang said the military relationship between the United States and China should remain stable, healthy and sustainable.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 10:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: UN tensions deepen as Russia strikes Kyiv and leaders clash over Gaza, Ukraine and Iran
Russia launched fresh ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv early on Wednesday, killing two people and injuring six, in another attack that damaged buildings across the capital and underlined the continuing pressure on Ukraine as leaders gathered at the United Nations in New York. 🔗Volodymyr Zelenskyy used his UN address to urge sustained economic pressure on Moscow, saying Russia is using fighters from 47 countries in the war, while Ukraine and Russia also intensified their long range drone war over occupied Luhansk far from the front line. 🔗 🔗 🔗The UN General Assembly has become a focal point for the wider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Sep 2026 08:40 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as energy jumps, metals slip and the dollar firms
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 and DAX fell while the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 held gains. The biggest early move was in natural gas, which surged more than 12%, while Brent crude eased, gold and silver slipped, and the dollar strengthened against both the euro and sterling. The pattern points to a market balancing higher energy costs, softer precious metals and a firmer U.S. currency, with autos and broader European equities showing relative resilience. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Australia faces diesel price spike as US export curbs are considered
Australian diesel prices could rise above $3 a litre if the Trump administration moves ahead with a ban on US diesel exports, according to market reporting on Thursday. The warning comes as fuel costs climb amid disrupted global supply and renewed pressure on international oil markets. Canberra is currently recording the highest diesel price among the capital cities, at 298.7 cents per litre.The same reporting said unleaded petrol in Canberra was priced at 250 cents per litre, while diesel prices in other cities were not far behind. Prices have risen by nearly 40 cents a litre since the start of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 08:00 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei surges, Korea rallies, and commodities split on oil, metals and gas
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading finished mixed, with Japan and South Korea leading gains while Australia slipped and Hong Kong edged higher. The Nikkei 225 jumped +3.2% and the Kospi surged +5.4%, while WTI crude fell -3.1% and gold eased -1.5%. The move came alongside a weaker yen, with USD/JPY rising +1.5%, and a sharp jump in natural gas that stood out across commodities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Jumps, Oil Slides and Natural Gas Surges in a Mixed Asia-Pacific Session
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a risk-on tone, led by a strong Nikkei advance and gains in Korea and Hong Kong. The session is being shaped by a sharp drop in WTI crude, a surge in natural gas, a softer gold complex, and a firmer US dollar against the yen. The move is notable because it combines lower oil, higher gas, and a weaker precious-metals bid, a mix that can shift sector leadership across equities, currencies, and commodities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
Wall Street closes sharply higher as AI chips, Meta and Tesla power a broad tech-led rally
Executive summary: US stocks finished higher in a session dominated by a powerful rebound in technology and AI-linked shares. The Nasdaq Composite rose +3.7%, the S&P 500 gained +2.0%, and the Dow eked out a small advance. The biggest moves came from semiconductors, Meta, Tesla and Microsoft, while energy, banks and several metals fell. The price action points to a market rotating back toward growth and AI leadership, even as crude oil and some defensive commodity exposures weakened. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Day News Recap: UN diplomacy intensifies as Iran, Gaza and Xi talks dominate a crowded global agenda
Iran dominated the United Nations General Assembly as President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the world body, defended Tehran and pushed back against accusations over the war fallout, while Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric and said he faced a big decision on whether to strike Iran. 🔗 🔗Diplomacy continued in parallel, with Iran's foreign minister meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff in the first reported talks between the two sides since the June ceasefire unravelled, and later shuttle talks in New York described as productive and a possible opening. 🔗 🔗The wider UN week also brought warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as oil retreats, sterling softens and energy markets swing
Executive summary: European equities finished mixed, with the FTSE 100 edging higher while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. The biggest cross-asset moves came in commodities and FX, Brent crude fell more than 5%, natural gas jumped nearly 9%, and the dollar strengthened against the yen while the euro and pound weakened. The moves point to a market still being driven by energy price volatility, rate expectations and currency shifts rather than a broad risk-on or risk-off break. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
US and Iran hold productive shuttle talks at UN as diplomatic opening emerges
US and Iranian officials have held mediated shuttle talks in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, marking the first such contacts between the two sides in months. The discussions were described by President Donald Trump as productive, with both sides signalling that there may be room for further engagement. The talks took place in the same diplomatic setting where tensions over the war in the Middle East, sanctions and regional security have dominated the agenda.According to officials and public remarks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner communicated through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 16:02 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as AI Chips Surge, Oil Slumps and Bitcoin Extends Rally
Executive summary: U.S. equities opened broadly higher, led by a sharp jump in AI and chip stocks, while crude oil sold off hard and gold eased. The move points to a market leaning into growth, lower energy costs and a stronger risk appetite, with Nasdaq-linked assets and crypto outperforming early. Banks, energy and precious metals lagged, suggesting the opening tone favored technology over defensive and commodity-linked exposure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Airtel Money targets London IPO that could value business at up to $9bn
Airtel Money has announced plans for a London flotation that could make it one of the biggest listings in the city in years. The mobile money arm of Airtel Africa is seeking to raise about $800m through an initial public offering and is targeting a valuation of $8bn to $9bn. The company said it wants to list separately from its parent, which is already on the FTSE 100.The business operates across 13 sub-Saharan African countries and says it has 53 million monthly active users. Its services are delivered through branches and kiosks that allow customers to load money on to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 12:33 LONDON
Trump to host Xi Jinping in Washington this week as US-China tensions loom
US President Donald Trump is set to host Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington this week, in a meeting framed as a high-stakes encounter between the two largest global powers. The talks come at a time when relations between the United States and China remain under close international scrutiny. The meeting is expected to draw attention because of its potential implications for diplomacy, trade and wider strategic competition.The only confirmed detail in the supplied material is that the meeting will take place in Washington this week. The row does not provide an exact date, agenda or list of participants beyond... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 12:30 LONDON
OECD trims UK growth outlook for 2027 amid Middle East conflict spillovers
The UK economy is now expected to grow slightly less than previously forecast in 2027, according to the OECD, which linked the downgrade to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and higher fuel prices. The Paris-based organisation said the UK will expand by 1.0% in 2027, down from an earlier estimate of 1.1%. It also raised its forecast for UK growth in 2026 to 1.1%, from 0.9%.The OECD said the short-term outlook for 2026 had improved because of solid domestic demand growth. But it warned that the picture for 2027 was weaker, as higher fuel prices were expected to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 09:30 LONDON
UN Security Council to hear emergency AI briefing as Iran war dominates UN week
World leaders gathering at the United Nations are set to confront two fast-moving crises at once: the risks posed by artificial intelligence and the continuing war involving the United States, Israel and Iran. An emergency briefing on AI is due before the 15-member Security Council, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is arriving in New York to address the General Assembly. The timing places technology governance and Middle East security at the centre of the same diplomatic week.The AI session will feature Sam Altman of OpenAI, Dario Amodei of Anthropic and Clement Delangue of Hugging Face, according to the supplied report.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 09:00 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Trump Iran talks dominate UN week as storms, conflicts and markets move
US and Iranian officials held their first reported talks since the June ceasefire unravelled, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The discussions came as Washington and Tehran kept diplomacy alive despite rising tensions over sanctions, regional security and the risk of wider conflict. 🔗Donald Trump sharpened the pressure on Tehran at the UN, saying he faced a big decision on whether to strike Iran and warning he could “annihilate” the country if it moved against US interests. He also said American officials had held... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Sep 2026 08:41 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as Brent slumps, natural gas jumps and the dollar firms
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 and DAX edged higher while the CAC 40 slipped and the Euro Stoxx 50 was little changed. The biggest cross-asset moves came outside equities, Brent crude fell sharply, natural gas surged, gold eased and the dollar strengthened against both the euro and sterling. The pattern points to a market still balancing energy-price relief, currency pressure and selective risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close higher as Nikkei surges, oil slumps and yen weakens
Executive summary: Tokyo and Asia-Pacific equities finished broadly firmer, led by a sharp rally in Japan and strong gains in South Korea, while WTI crude tumbled more than 10% and the yen weakened past 157 per dollar. The move points to a market still balancing risk appetite, commodity relief and currency pressure, with gold easing and natural gas jumping on the session. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
UN finds sharp rise in violence against women and girls in Gaza
The United Nations Population Fund says reports of violence against women and girls in the Gaza Strip have risen sharply, including cases of early and forced marriage. The agency says the trend is linked to the prolonged war, repeated displacement and the collapse of normal social protections. Testimony gathered from women in Gaza City and Khan Younis describes abuse in shelters and marriage arrangements made under extreme pressure.One report cited data collected by 10 organisations and said the crisis in Gaza has created conditions in which women and girls face escalating risks of gender-based violence. It said there had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 06:33 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Surges, Oil Slides and Metals Shine Across Asia-Pacific
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a strong risk-on tone, led by a sharp jump in the Nikkei 225 and gains in Hong Kong and Seoul. The standout cross-asset move was a steep drop in WTI crude, while natural gas, silver, platinum, palladium and ether all advanced. The yen weakened against the dollar, the yuan firmed modestly, and gold was little changed, suggesting investors were rotating toward cyclical and commodity-linked trades while watching currency and energy signals closely. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
Costa, Lula, Ruto and Carney unveil P4M multilateralism initiative ahead of UN week
As world leaders head to the UN General Assembly in New York this week, we confront a paradox. The global community is more interdependent than ever, even as it becomes more fragmented and polarized. Our economies are deeply intertwined. Technology links billions of people across borders, while capital, goods, data and ideas move at speeds that would have been unimaginable when the United Nations was founded in 1945. Global trade reached a record $35 trillion last year and six billion people -almost three-quarters of humanity- are connected to the internet. However, geopolitics is moving the other way. 2025 saw 65... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes sharply higher as AI chips surge, oil sinks and crypto joins the risk-on rally
Executive summary: US stocks finished broadly higher, led by a powerful rebound in AI and semiconductor shares. The S&P 500 rose 2.36%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 4.86% and the Russell 2000 added 0.68%, while the Dow Jones slipped 0.44%. The biggest moves came in SOXX, Meta, Nvidia and Tesla, alongside a steep drop in WTI crude and a jump in Bitcoin. The session points to a market rotating toward growth, while energy and financials lagged. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine hit by fresh Russian strikes as UN tensions, Houthi escalation and AI calls dominate
Russia launched overnight missile and drone strikes across several regions of Ukraine, killing at least three people and damaging industrial and energy infrastructure, in the latest attack on the country’s power and production network. 🔗In Russia, preliminary results showed Vladimir Putin’s United Russia winning a record supermajority in the State Duma, while separate reports said Russian voters abroad backed the liberal New People party by a wide margin and Moscow is quietly modernising bomb shelters in the capital and St Petersburg. 🔗 🔗 🔗At the United Nations in New York, Donald Trump used his General Assembly speech to threaten Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Sep 2026 18:20 LONDON
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Europe closes higher as energy swings, stronger dollar and crypto risk appetite shape the session
Executive summary: European equities finished higher, led by the DAX, FTSE 100 and Euro Stoxx 50, while Brent crude fell back below $101 and gold eased. Natural gas, Ether and global autos were among the strongest movers in the broader cross-asset tape, pointing to a session driven by shifting energy prices, currency moves and renewed risk appetite in select cyclical assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
Iran delegation heads to UNGA to press grievances over war with the United States
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, where Tehran says it will press its grievances over the war with the United States and look for diplomatic openings. Pezeshkian departed Tehran on Tuesday morning local time and is scheduled to address the 193-member assembly on Wednesday. The delegation is expected to remain in New York for five days before returning to Tehran on Saturday.Before leaving, Pezeshkian said the issues raised at the UN would include what he described as the plight of the Iranian people, the crimes committed against... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 15:01 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as AI Chips Surge, Oil Slides and Tech Leads the Tape
Executive summary: US stocks opened broadly higher, led by a powerful rebound in AI and semiconductor shares, while crude oil tumbled and energy stocks lagged. The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 both advanced sharply, Bitcoin and Ether also climbed, and the move lower in WTI crude helped reinforce a risk-on tone across growth assets. Banks and gold were softer, while the Dow was nearly flat. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: UN gathers as wars, sanctions and Asia markets dominate a crowded global briefing
The United Nations General Assembly has opened in New York with nearly 130 heads of state and government due to speak, as the annual gathering begins against a backdrop of war, diplomatic strain and a push for new global rules on artificial intelligence. 🔗UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the world is getting worse as conflicts multiply and the Security Council remains paralysed, warning that divisions among major powers are weakening the international response to crises. 🔗 Twenty two world leaders have also called for urgent AI guardrails, while twenty countries and the European Union backed stronger global oversight and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Sep 2026 08:41 LONDON
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Europe opens firmer as oil slumps, dollar strengthens and crypto-led risk appetite lifts cyclicals
Executive summary: European equities opened mostly higher, with the FTSE 100, DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 all in the green while the CAC 40 was little changed. The sharpest cross-asset move was in Brent crude, which fell almost 6.9%, easing an important inflation and energy-cost pressure point. The dollar also firmed against the euro and sterling, while gold slipped and Ether rallied, a mix that points to a market balancing lower oil with a stronger U.S. currency and selective risk-taking. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close higher as Nikkei surges, oil slumps and yen weakens
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended broadly firmer, led by a sharp rally in Seoul and a fresh record-style jump in Tokyo, while WTI crude tumbled more than 8% and the yen weakened further against the dollar. The move points to a session shaped by lower energy prices, stronger risk appetite in equities and a softer inflation impulse from commodities, even as gold eased and the dollar stayed bid. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
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UK to support Saudi jets as Houthi attacks intensify and Mokha strike kills at least six
The United Kingdom has agreed to provide limited defensive air-to-air refuelling for Saudi jets after a request from Riyadh, as the conflict involving Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia intensifies. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the Royal Air Force would support Saudi aircraft on defensive missions only, and that the arrangement would be time-limited and kept under review. The move comes as the Houthis continue missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia and as fighting in Yemen has widened along the Red Sea coast.Burnham said the decision was taken after advice from the defence secretary and foreign secretary, and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 04:59 LONDON
Moroccan parties intensify campaigning ahead of September 23 parliamentary vote
Political parties across Morocco are stepping up campaigning ahead of the September 23 legislative election, which will determine the country's next government. Campaign activity has moved into markets, neighbourhoods and party headquarters, with teams using loudspeakers, music, leaflets and online outreach to reach voters. The contest comes as parties try to persuade a large electorate in the final stretch before polling day.Twenty-seven political parties are competing for 395 seats in the House of Representatives. The election is taking place against a backdrop of rising living costs, pressure on public services and high youth unemployment. Official figures cited in the reporting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 14:33 LONDON
Iran's Guards warn of new targets and weapons if US attacks again
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps has warned that it would strike new targets and deploy new weapons if the United States launches further attacks on Iran. In a statement reported on Monday, a spokesman for the force said there would be significant changes in Iran's defence and counteroffensive if the conflict escalates again. He added that the Guards were prepared for a prolonged war.The spokesman said Iran would introduce weapons with new capabilities and that its targets would not necessarily be the same as before. He also said Tehran had new targets that had not yet been attacked. The comments... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 08:00 LONDON
Trump signs Russia sanctions package into law as pressure on energy revenues intensifies
US President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping sanctions package into law targeting Russian officials, banks and a shadow tanker fleet used to move energy exports. The measure is intended to increase pressure on Moscow over its war in Ukraine and to reduce the revenues that support Russia's military effort. It was signed on Friday, according to the supplied material, after clearing Congress with large bipartisan majorities.The legislation had been in development for more than a year and was described as a legacy effort linked to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who co-led the push with Senator Richard Blumenthal. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
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JP Morgan says it cannot model oil-price endgame from US-Iran war
JP Morgan has said it is struggling to forecast how oil prices will move as the US-Iran war continues, telling investors that it "simply don't know how to model the endgame". The bank said it had initially assumed the conflict would be constrained by economic limits and that a deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane by June. Instead, it said the conflict has extended beyond those expectations, leaving its baseline view uncertain.In its note, the bank pointed to a set of thresholds it had expected would act as red lines for the Trump administration. Those included oil... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 20:33 LONDON
Iran says it struck tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as UK agency reports separate ship fire
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they struck and detained the Togo-flagged oil tanker Trend in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement carried by state media. The claim came as the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency separately reported that a ship in the same area had been hit by an unknown projectile and caught fire. It was not immediately clear whether the two reports referred to the same vessel or to two different incidents.The Guards said the tanker had been targeted after what they described as an illegal passage, and said a fire broke out on board late on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
Houthi-run Yemen raises fuel prices in Sanaa after four years of stability
Fuel prices have risen in Sanaa for the first time in about four years, adding to pressure on families in Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen. The increase was announced this week in the capital and affects petrol and diesel prices in territory under Houthi control. For many residents, the change is expected to feed directly into transport costs and the price of basic goods.The Houthi-run Yemen Petroleum Company said the increase was driven by a global rise in fuel prices and described it as temporary. According to the report, the price of petrol moved from 4,750 Yemeni riyals, or about $8.90,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 08:33 LONDON
Saudi oil rerouted through Oman as Hormuz blockade disrupts shipping
Saudi Arabia is increasingly moving crude through ship-to-ship transfers off Oman's Sohar port as disruption linked to the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues to reshape regional oil shipping. The arrangement is being used to get exports out after commercial vessels began avoiding the waterway, which has become effectively closed in the current conflict. Sohar, just outside the strait, has emerged as one of the main bypass points for the flow of crude.The supporting material says Saudi exports were disrupted after Iran-aligned Houthis damaged a key East-West pipeline that had helped bypass the Strait of Hormuz. It also says Iran closed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 07:30 LONDON
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Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high amid inflation pressure
Japan's central bank has raised its main interest rate to a fresh 31-year high as it continues to move away from decades of ultra-low borrowing costs. In a widely expected move on Friday, the Bank of Japan increased the rate from 1% to 1.25%, a level not seen since 1995. The decision comes as the country faces persistent inflation pressure, a weak yen and broader economic strain.The move extends a tightening cycle that began in 2024, when the rate stood at minus 0.1%. According to the supplied report, the bank has now raised rates six times in the past two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 06:32 LONDON
Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-Mandeb
Italy says it will deploy warships to protect commercial vessels transiting the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a move its defence minister says is needed to avoid severe economic fallout if the route becomes impassable. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said Rome will not wait for a joint European Union decision before acting. He said Italy has the capabilities to protect the passage and should not allow bureaucratic delays to worsen an already complex situation.Bab al-Mandeb links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and is one of the world's busiest shipping corridors between Europe and Asia. The narrow waterway is a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 04:29 LONDON
Canada deepens EU ties amid US tariff pressure
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Ottawa wants stronger ties with the European Union as trade pressure from the United States pushes Canada to look for alternative allies and markets. In remarks to the European Parliament, Carney said closer links with the bloc would help ensure that no outside power could control Canada's markets or undermine its sovereignty. The comments add fresh momentum to a debate about whether middle powers can coordinate more closely in response to coercive economic measures.Carney linked the discussion to Canada's wider trade response to US tariffs and threats, saying the country is seeking to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 22:01 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 Nakheel’s 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. Because 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
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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
