Xi Jinping's trust in China's generals comes under scrutiny
Xi Jinping's long effort to build up China's military has been accompanied by growing doubts about the generals he chose to lead it, according to the supplied report.The report says Xi spent 13 years strengthening the armed forces so they could rival those of the United States.It adds that, as the military became stronger, he trusted the generals less.No specific personnel changes, disciplinary actions or operational consequences are given in the supplied material.The report does not identify which commanders are affected or whether any formal response has been announced.The issue matters because the leadership of the People's Liberation Army is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 05:30 LONDON
Australian embassy in Kyiv on high alert after Kremlin evacuation warning
The Australian embassy in Kyiv has been placed on high alert after the Kremlin warned staff to evacuate ahead of possible "massive missile strikes" this weekend.The warning was issued to a number of embassies in the Ukrainian capital, according to the supplied report, and came as Moscow prepared for its annual Victory Day parade on 9 May.The alert follows Russian threats of retaliation if Ukraine breached a US-sanctioned ceasefire announced to protect the parade.The report says the parade is being scaled back this year and security in Moscow has been increased.The development matters because it raises concern for diplomatic missions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 04:00 LONDON
U.S. sanctions target Iran's missile and drone supply chain
The United States has imposed new sanctions aimed at Iran's missile and drone programme, with the measures focused on Chinese companies accused of supplying materials to Iran's military.The confirmed action centres on firms said to provide inputs used to make drones.The supplied material does not give further detail on the companies named or the specific sanctions tools used.The move is significant because it targets the supply chain behind Iran's weapons production rather than only the programme itself.It also points to continued U.S. efforts to disrupt cross-border procurement networks linked to military equipment.Iran's missile and drone capabilities have been a recurring... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
Israeli strikes hit towns around Tyre in southern Lebanon during live broadcast
Israeli strikes hit towns around Tyre in southern Lebanon while a live broadcast was under way from the city, according to a report from the area.The strikes were described as affecting surrounding towns as attacks across southern Lebanon intensified.The report said the live coverage was being carried out from Tyre by Al Jazeera reporter Obaida Hitto.It said Israel had increased its attacks across southern Lebanon.No casualties, damage figures or official Lebanese response were given in the supplied material.The immediate account focused on the strikes being witnessed in real time from Tyre and nearby areas.The incident matters because it points to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 20:59 LONDON
Rubio warns Iranian boats firing at Americans will be blown up
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended US military action during an exchange of fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz.He said Iranian boats firing at Americans would be "blown up".Rubio made the comments in Rome, according to the supplied report.He also said he expected Iran to respond on Friday to a US peace proposal.The remarks point to a sharp rise in tension around one of the world's most sensitive waterways.The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global energy shipments, so any military confrontation there can quickly draw wider concern.The supplied material does not give... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
Trump orders release of first tranche of UFO/UAP files in transparency push
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "As for my promise to you, the Department of War has released the first tranche of the UFO/UAP files to the Public for their review and study. In an effort for Complete and Maximum Transparency, it was my Honor to direct my Administration to identify and provide Government files related to Alien and Extraterrestrial Life, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, and Unidentified Flying Objects. Whereas previous Administrations have failed to be transparent on this subject, with these new Documents and Videos, the people can decide for themselves, "WHAT... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
Pentagon releases video of US strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The Pentagon has released video showing US strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.The military says the vessels were disabled after overnight exchanges of fire with Iranian forces.According to the confirmed account, the tankers were stopped before they could reach ports in the Gulf of Oman.The footage was released on Friday, adding visual confirmation to the earlier report of the operation.The incident is significant because the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.Any disruption there can quickly affect maritime traffic and raise tensions around regional security.The latest details confirm that two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
US and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz as UAE reports fresh attacks
The United Arab Emirates says it has responded to fresh missile and drone attacks from Iran, hours after the United States said three of its Navy destroyers were targeted in the Strait of Hormuz.The reported exchanges mark a sharp escalation in and around one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.The supplied material says the attacks took place on Friday, but does not give further details on the location of the UAE strikes or the extent of the damage.President Donald Trump ordered retaliatory strikes, before later downplaying the hostilities and saying the ceasefire still stands.The immediate military and diplomatic response... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
Taiwan approves $25 billion U.S. arms purchase after political deadlock
Taiwanese lawmakers have approved funding for a $25 billion purchase of U.S. weapons after a political deadlock, according to the supplied report.The decision was taken with time running out, and lawmakers were said to fear they could lose support if they did not act quickly.The row does not specify which weapons are included in the package.The approval is significant because it points to a major defence commitment at a time of heightened concern over Taiwan's security.It also suggests the issue had become politically urgent enough to break the deadlock.The move comes amid broader debate over military spending and support for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 16:31 LONDON
Russia and Ukraine trade attacks as Kremlin ceasefire collapses before Victory Day parade
Russia's unilateral ceasefire for its World War II commemorations collapsed shortly after it took effect, as Russia and Ukraine launched major attacks against each other.The development came on the eve of Russia's national Victory Day events, with the Kremlin forced to scale down its parade for the first time in almost 20 years.The row does not give casualty figures or detail the scale of the damage, but it confirms that the ceasefire failed immediately after beginning and that both sides carried out attacks.The timing matters because the ceasefire was intended to cover a major public holiday and a highly symbolic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
TikTok used to recruit women and girls into prostitution networks
Criminals are using TikTok as a key tool to recruit women and girls into prostitution networks, according to a current investigative report published on 8 May.The segment says the social media platform is being used in the recruitment process, but gives no further detail on where the activity is taking place or how the networks operate.No casualties or arrests are mentioned in the supplied material.The report frames the issue as part of wider online exploitation and trafficking concerns.The development matters because it points to the use of a mainstream social platform in the early stages of sexual exploitation, raising questions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 12:31 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
China confirms technical support to Pakistan during last year's war with India
China has confirmed for the first time that it provided on-site technical support to Pakistan during last year's war with India.The disclosure came in a state television interview with a Chinese engineer who said he worked at a support base during the conflict.The engineer, Zhang Heng, is from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China's Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute.He said the team was focused on providing on-site support and ensuring equipment could perform at its full combat potential.The report also said a Chinese-made fighter shot down at least one Indian fighter during the fighting, including a French-made Rafale.That detail... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 09:00 LONDON
Trump says ceasefire with Iran still holds amid renewed warnings
US President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect, even after reported exchanges of fire involving American and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz.He said Tehran should sign an agreement quickly and warned of consequences if it does not.The comments came on Thursday, according to the supplied report.The statement adds to pressure on Iran at a sensitive moment in the wider confrontation.It also suggests Washington is still publicly backing the ceasefire while signalling that the truce remains fragile.The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important waterway, and any military contact there can quickly raise concerns... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 08:33 LONDON
Philip Caputo, author of Vietnam War memoir A Rumor of War, dies at 84
Philip Caputo, the writer whose Vietnam War memoir A Rumor of War became a widely read account of combat and its effects, has died at the age of 84.The book, published in 1977, drew on his service as a Marine Corps infantry officer.It was described as detailing "the things men do in war and the things war does to them." No further details were provided in the supplied material about where he died or the circumstances of his death.Caputo's memoir is significant because it helped shape public understanding of the Vietnam War through a personal account of military service.The book's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 07:32 LONDON
Philippines expands defence focus with Japan and wider Balikatan drills
The Philippines is widening its defence planning with Japan and preparing to expand its Balikatan military exercises beyond the country's waters, according to remarks by senior officials on Friday.Defence chief Gilberto Teodoro said the Diaoyu Islands are now considered a "serious concern".He made the comment after bilateral talks with Japan's defence minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, earlier in the week.Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jnr also said future Balikatan war games would not be confined to waters within the South China Sea that Manila considers under its territory.He said the exercise area would be broadened as part of discussions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 05:00 LONDON
ASEAN agrees to renewed engagement with Myanmar
ASEAN foreign ministers have agreed to resume engagement with Myanmar, with a virtual meeting with the country's foreign minister expected in the near future.The move marks a fresh diplomatic opening after Myanmar was largely sidelined from top-level ASEAN meetings following the 2021 military coup.Kao Kim Hourn said Myanmar had indicated it wanted to normalise ties with the 11-member bloc.He said neighbouring states still wanted to see progress on de-escalation, dialogue and access for aid before ties could move further.He said the ministers had agreed on the virtual meeting during the ASEAN summit in the Philippines on Thursday.He also said discussion... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 04:00 LONDON
Saudi refusal of support said to have forced Trump to reverse Hormuz plan
Saudi Arabia's refusal to provide support is said to have prompted President Donald Trump to reverse a plan linked to the Strait of Hormuz, according to the supplied report.The report says the refusal involved airspace access, and that the decision came as part of Trump's approach to Iran.No further operational details were provided in the supplied material.The development is presented as a sign that Trump's handling of Iran has strained ties with Saudi Arabia, described in the report as one of his closest allies in the Middle East.The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important waterway, so any change in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
Trump says US destroyers were fired on in Hormuz, warns Iran over deal
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 7 May 2026 at 23:34 BST: "Three World Class American Destroyers just transited, very successfully, out of the Strait of Hormuz, under fire. There was no damage done to the three Destroyers, but great damage done to the Iranian attackers." "They were completely destroyed along with numerous small boats, which are being used to take the place of their fully decapitated Navy. These boats went to the bottom of the Sea, quickly and efficiently." "Missiles were shot at our Destroyers, and were easily knocked down. Likewise, drones came, and were incinerated while... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
North Korea memorial points to heavy troop losses in Russia-Ukraine war
A newly unveiled memorial complex in Pyongyang appears to offer the clearest public clue yet to the scale of North Korean troop deaths in the Russia-Ukraine war.A BBC investigation, using satellite imagery and official photos, estimates that about 2,300 North Korean soldiers were killed fighting for Russia.The Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at Overseas Military Operations was unveiled on 26 April in Pyongyang's Hwasong district.It was ordered by Kim Jong Un in October 2025 to honour troops killed in the war, and construction began that same month.The complex includes two 30-metre memorial walls, a building and a cemetery.Analysis of images... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 00:00 LONDON
US senators question military role in Israel's Lebanon displacement campaign
Twelve Democratic senators have written to the head of US Central Command, raising concerns about the possible US military role in Israel's use of evacuation zones in Lebanon.The letter says mass displacement orders may breach international law.The lawmakers addressed the letter to Brad Cooper, who leads CENTCOM.They said the practice of declaring evacuation zones has been used to permanently displace people and destroy homes and towns.The senators said such zones do not remove the legal responsibility to determine whether people or civilian facilities are legitimate military targets.Signatories include Peter Welch, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen and Chris Coons.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:34 LONDON
UAE says it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
The United Arab Emirates said its air defences were engaging missile and drone threats from Iran early on Friday, in a further test of the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.The latest reported attack came a day after exchanges of fire around the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global oil and liquefied natural gas flows.Few immediate details were available about the incident in the UAE.US President Donald Trump said three US destroyers transited the strait under fire and were not damaged.He later said the ceasefire was still in effect and played down the exchange.Iran's top joint... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:31 LONDON
Palestinians describe torture and sexual violence in Israeli detention
Former Palestinian detainees have described torture, sexual violence and other abuse in Israeli prisons and detention centres, according to testimony gathered from survivors and rights groups.The accounts include allegations of rape, beatings and degrading treatment while in custody.One survivor, Mohammed al-Bakri, said he was arrested during Israeli military operations in Gaza in March 2024 and held for about 20 months.He said he was moved between several detention centres before being taken to a prison in occupied East Jerusalem.Al-Bakri said he was kept blindfolded and handcuffed for months and later sexually assaulted by soldiers.He also said dogs were unleashed during the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:01 LONDON
US imposes new Cuba sanctions as UN experts warn of 'energy starvation'
The United States has announced new sanctions targeting Cuba's military-linked conglomerate GAESA and related entities, in the latest step in its pressure campaign against the island.The measures were announced on Thursday, hours after UN experts criticised Washington's effective fuel blockade of Cuba.The sanctions target Grupo de Administracion Empresarial SA, known as GAESA, which is controlled by the military and has ties across much of the Cuban economy.They also target Ania Guillermina Lastres Morera, the executive president of GAESA, and Moa Nickel SA, a joint venture involving Toronto-based Sherritt International Corp and Cuba's state-owned nickel company.Sherritt said it had suspended its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:00 LONDON
Washington appeals court hears challenge to Pentagon discipline of Senator Mark Kelly
A three-judge appeals panel in Washington has heard arguments in a lawsuit seeking to stop the Pentagon from disciplining Senator Mark Kelly over a video warning about illegal military orders.The case centres on whether the Pentagon can move ahead with punishment linked to the video, which has become the focus of the legal challenge.The hearing took place before the Washington panel on Thursday.The dispute has drawn attention because it involves a sitting senator and the military's disciplinary process.The lawsuit is aimed at preventing any action by the Pentagon while the case is being considered.The hearing matters because it tests the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:05 LONDON
Israel attacks and pressure deepen divisions in Lebanon
Israel's attacks on Lebanon and pressure on the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah by force are intensifying internal tensions, according to analysts cited in Beirut.They say the strategy is aimed at exploiting sectarian and political divisions inside the country.Michael Young, a Lebanon expert at the Carnegie Middle East Center, said the effect is not accidental.He said the displacement of people from the southern suburbs into areas without a Shia majority was helping to create sectarian tensions and increase pressure on the Lebanese state.The reporting says Israel expanded its attacks beyond southern Lebanon to Beirut and other areas after Hezbollah responded... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
US sanctions on Cuba nickel operation prompt Sherritt board resignations
The United States has imposed new sanctions on a Cuba nickel operation, triggering immediate changes at Canadian company Sherritt and adding pressure to Havana's already strained economy.Marco Rubio revealed the measures on Thursday.Three Sherritt directors, including chairman Brian Imrie, resigned with immediate effect after the announcement.Sherritt said sanctions announced by Washington on May 1 had already materially altered its ability to operate normally in Cuba.The company is involved in the Moa joint venture and also holds a one-third stake in Energas.The move matters because Energas accounts for about 10% of Cuba's electricity generation capacity, linking the sanctions to wider concerns... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:03 LONDON
Russia marks Victory Day with scaled-back parade in Moscow
Russia marked Victory Day in Moscow with a reduced military parade on Red Square, as President Vladimir Putin voiced confidence of victory in Ukraine.For the first time in nearly two decades, the parade took place without tanks, missiles or other heavy weapons.A traditional flyover of combat jets remained part of the display.The change came amid fears of a Ukrainian attack, which shaped security around the annual commemoration of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War Two.The event matters because Victory Day is one of Russia's most prominent state ceremonies and a key moment for Putin to project military strength... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
IAEA reports drone damage to nuclear emergency response infrastructure near Zaporizhzhya plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency said nuclear emergency response infrastructure near the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant was damaged in a drone attack over the past week. IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said the incident showed the continuing risks to nuclear safety and security amid ongoing military activities. The agency said the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant informed the IAEA team on 3 May that a drone attack had occurred at the External Radiation Control Laboratory. The laboratory is situated approximately four kilometres from the plant perimeter. The IAEA said its team visited the facility the next day and observed damage... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 18:31 LONDON
US lawmaker introduces bill to limit Iran war powers
A Republican member of the US House of Representatives has introduced legislation aimed at limiting the use of military force in Iran and bringing the fighting to an end this summer.Representative Tom Barrett of Michigan is behind the proposal, which was introduced on 7 May.The bill seeks to place limits on military action in Iran as the conflict continues.The move adds a congressional dimension to the war, with lawmakers now being asked to weigh in on how and when force can be used.Barrett is also facing a difficult re-election campaign, according to the report.The proposal matters because it could shape... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 18:03 LONDON
Saudi Arabia blocks US tanker escort plan in Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia has refused to allow the United States to use its bases and airspace for a planned military escort operation for oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Washington to shelve the scheme.The plan was known as Project Freedom and was presented as a successor to an earlier bombing campaign.According to the supplied report, Riyadh told the White House it would not permit use of Prince Sultan airbase for the operation.The refusal reportedly stood even after a personal call between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Donald Trump.The decision matters because the escort plan was intended to protect... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 18:02 LONDON
Iran can withstand Hormuz blockade for months, CIA assessment says
A confidential CIA assessment delivered to the White House says Iran can withstand a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for months.The assessment also says Iran retains a substantial missile and drone arsenal.The row does not give further detail on how the assessment was prepared or whether it reflects a specific operational scenario.It also does not say when the White House received the briefing.The finding matters because the Strait of Hormuz is a key maritime chokepoint and any blockade there would have wider implications for regional security and shipping.The assessment suggests Iran may be able to absorb pressure for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
Spain awards Francesca Albanese top civilian honour in Madrid
Spain has awarded UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese one of its highest civilian honours in Madrid, recognising her work on alleged violations of international law in Gaza.Pedro Sánchez, Spain's prime minister, presented Albanese with the Order of Civil Merit at a ceremony on Thursday.The government said the honour was for her "extensive work in documenting and denouncing violations of international law in Gaza".Albanese is an Italian human rights lawyer who serves as the UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967.She has been a vocal critic of Israel's military operations in Gaza... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 16:03 LONDON
Thailand and Cambodia pledge lasting peace after border clashes
Thailand and Cambodia have said they want to build trust and pursue lasting peace after last year's fighting along their disputed border.The pledge came at an ASEAN meeting, with further talks planned to help solidify ties.Troops remain deployed on both sides of the long-disputed 817km border.The row follows battles in July and December, when skirmishes escalated into air strikes and exchanges of artillery and rockets.The clashes caused significant loss and disruption.Close to 150 people were killed and at least 300,000 were displaced, with each country accusing the other of starting the fighting.The latest diplomatic language matters because it suggests both... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 16:01 LONDON
UFC White House event draws attention over $1.5m ticket packages
Some premium packages for the UFC's planned White House event next month are reported to cost around $1.5m, as details emerge about how the show will be staged and who will be able to attend.The event is scheduled for 14 June on the South Lawn of the White House and will be branded UFC Freedom 250.UFC president Dana White said 4,300 people will watch from the South Lawn, most of them members of the military.He also said 85,000 free tickets will be made available to the public to watch from nearby Ellipse Park.The remaining places are expected to be sold... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 15:32 LONDON
Satellite imagery shows damage at US military sites across the Middle East
Satellite imagery has shown damage to at least 228 structures or pieces of equipment at US military sites across the Middle East since the war began, according to a new investigation.The findings were based on imagery verified in the investigation and published by Iranian state-affiliated media.The damage was identified at US military sites across the region, rather than at a single base.The scale of the damage is significant because it points to a wider pattern of impact on US military infrastructure during the conflict.The report does not say in the available material how many sites were affected in total, or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 15:30 LONDON
Trump says Brazil trade talks on tariffs went very well, with further meetings planned
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Just concluded my meeting with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the very dynamic President of Brazil. We discussed many topics, including Trade and, specifically, Tariffs. Our Representatives are scheduled to get together to discuss certain key elements. Additional meetings will be scheduled over the coming months, as necessary." - "State Representative "MAGA" Meg Weinberger is an America First Patriot who is doing an incredible job representing Florida's 94th State House District! Meg is MAGA all the way, and has been with us from the very beginning,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 15:30 LONDON
Chad declares mourning after Boko Haram ambush kills two generals
Chad has declared three days of national mourning after a Boko Haram ambush in the Lake Chad Basin killed two generals on Wednesday.The government said the mourning period will run from midnight on 6 May to midnight on 9 May.The attack took place in the volatile Lake Chad Basin, a remote area of marshes and islands shared by Chad, Nigeria, Cameroon and Niger.The government said the mourning was in memory of those killed in attacks by armed groups on 4 and 6 May.The ambush followed a separate assault two days earlier on the Barka Tolorom military base near Lake Chad,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
Ivory Coast dissolves electoral commission amid opposition criticism
Ivory Coast's government has dissolved the Independent Electoral Commission after sustained criticism from opposition parties over its independence.A new election-management system is planned, but officials have not yet named a replacement.Communications Minister Amadou Coulibaly said the Council of Ministers took the decision after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday.He said the move was intended to address reservations about the body and to create greater trust in the organisation of future elections.Coulibaly said he could not yet say what the new mechanism would be, adding that it would be discussed and put in place at government level.The commission's dissolution comes as the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 14:31 LONDON
Turkiye unveils prototype intercontinental ballistic missile at Istanbul defence exhibition
Turkiye has unveiled a prototype intercontinental ballistic missile named Yildirimhan at a defence exhibition in Istanbul.The missile was shown at the SAHA 2026 Defence and Aerospace Exhibition at the Istanbul Expo Centre on Tuesday.The missile is described as having a range of 6,000km, a maximum speed of Mach 25 and a payload capacity of 3,000kg.It was developed by the Defence Ministry's research and development centre, according to the supplied report.Turkiye has not begun production of the missile yet.Defence Minister Yasar Guler addressed the exhibition in Istanbul and said Turkiye offers allies not only weapon systems but also technology and a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 13:31 LONDON
India military explores green energy options as Iran war drives oil-price shock
India's army is exploring alternative energy sources for cooking, vehicles and installations as the Iran war continues to disrupt oil and gas supplies and push up prices.According to the supplied report, the army plans to use biogas stoves in place of natural gas-fired appliances for cooking.It is also looking at green fuels for vehicles and solar and wind power for military installations.The move comes as Brent crude traded at US$98.31 a barrel in Asian trading on Thursday evening, down from a brief four-year high of US$126.41 on 30 April.The report said oil had been trading at about US$70 before the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 13:00 LONDON
Burkina Faso junta accused of secretly detaining journalist and others
Burkina Faso's authorities have been accused of secretly holding and abusing a prominent investigative journalist and dozens of other people in a makeshift detention facility in the capital, according to an international advocacy group.Reporters Without Borders said Atiana Serge Oulon, editor of the newspaper L'Evenement, was taken from his home in June 2024 by several armed men in civilian clothes.The group said he was among those held at the facility.The allegations add to concerns about the treatment of critics and dissenters in Burkina Faso, where the military authorities have faced repeated accusations of restricting political space.The report did not give... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 12:01 LONDON
China orders firms not to comply with US sanctions on five refineries
China has ordered its citizens and companies not to comply with United States sanctions targeting five Chinese oil refineries, in the first known use of its 2021 anti-sanctions law.The Ministry of Commerce issued what it called a "prohibition order" after the US Treasury Department last month announced sanctions on Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) and four other refineries accused of handling Iranian oil.Beijing said the sanctions should "not be recognised, enforced or complied with", and argued that they improperly restricted normal trade and business activities.It said the order was intended to protect China's national sovereignty, security and development interests.The move is significant... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 12:00 LONDON
Iran releases video said to show US drone shot down over Hormuz
Iranian media has released video purporting to show the wreckage of a US reconnaissance drone that was allegedly shot down by Iran's armed forces over the Strait of Hormuz.The footage was published on 7 May and is said to relate to an incident over the strategic waterway between Iran and Oman.The supporting row does not provide independent confirmation of the claim.No casualties or wider damage were reported in the supplied material.The immediate significance lies in the location: the Strait of Hormuz is a major shipping route and a frequent flashpoint in US-Iran tensions.The claim comes at a time of heightened... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 11:32 LONDON
China: Two former defence ministers sentenced to death with reprieve in corruption case
Two former Chinese defence ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, have been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve by a military court after being found guilty of bribery.State media said Wei, 72, was convicted of accepting bribes, while Li, 68, was convicted of both accepting and offering bribes.The court also stripped both men of political rights for life and confiscated their personal property.A death sentence with reprieve in China is typically commuted to life imprisonment if the offender commits no further crimes during the period.The court said that after commutation there would be no possibility of further commutation or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
Iran reviews latest US ceasefire proposal amid Strait of Hormuz standoff
Iran has said it is reviewing a United States peace proposal aimed at ending the war, even as the two sides exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday.Iran has not formally responded to the latest plan, and officials quoted in the reporting say a large divide remains between the two sides.The proposal is reported to include demands that Iran not develop a nuclear weapon, halt uranium enrichment for at least 12 years and hand over an estimated 440kg of uranium enriched to 60 percent.In return, the US would gradually lift sanctions, release frozen Iranian assets and withdraw its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
France pre-positions aircraft carrier for possible Hormuz mission
France says its aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is heading towards the southern Red Sea to prepare for a possible mission linked to the Strait of Hormuz.An aide to President Emmanuel Macron said the move was intended to send a signal that France is ready to secure the strait if needed and capable of doing so.The deployment is being presented as a preparatory step rather than an immediate operational mission.No casualties or direct disruption were reported in the supplied material.The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important shipping route, and any effort to restore navigation there would have implications for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 10:30 LONDON
Myanmar military rulers hire Roger Stone to lobby Washington
Myanmar's military rulers have drawn condemnation after reports that veteran American political operative Roger Stone is being paid $50,000 a month to help rebuild relations with Washington.Documents filed under the US Foreign Agents Registration Act say Stone is providing public affairs services to Myanmar's ministry of information through the Washington-based lobbying firm DCI Group.The filings say the work is aimed at rebuilding relations between Myanmar and the United States, with a focus on trade, natural resources and humanitarian relief.The arrangement has prompted criticism from activists, who say the military rulers are trying to reassert themselves abroad after years of international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 09:31 LONDON
Israeli military probes soldier after Virgin Mary statue photo in Lebanon
Israel's military has launched an investigation after a photo circulated online showing one of its soldiers placing a cigarette into a Virgin Mary statue's mouth in southern Lebanon.The Israeli military said the image was taken in Debel, a Maronite Christian-majority village a few kilometres from the border, and that it began circulating on Wednesday.Military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani said the conduct "deviates from the values expected of its personnel".The IDF said the soldier will be disciplined and that it "respects freedom of religion" and holy sites and religious symbols of all religions and communities.It also said an initial inquiry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 05:01 LONDON
U.S. military on standby as Iran war signals remain mixed
The U.S. military is described as being on standby while officials give contradictory signals about the status of the Iran war effort.The latest reporting points to uncertainty over whether Washington is preparing for further military action or a possible shift toward diplomacy.The supplied material says U.S. troops in the Middle East are waiting for the next major development.It also says the administration's messaging has not been consistent, leaving the current direction of policy unclear.No casualties or direct military engagement are confirmed in the available rows.The immediate issue is the state of readiness and the lack of a clear public line... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 01:30 LONDON
Japan expands defence equipment transfer policy as regional coalitions deepen
Japan has said it will broaden the transfer of defence equipment to selected partners, in a move that reflects growing efforts by US allies in Asia to build closer middle-power coalitions.The policy shift was confirmed by Japan's cabinet chief, Minoru Kihara, who said it was intended to safeguard Japan's security and contribute to peace and stability in the region.Under the new approach, Tokyo will still avoid sending armaments to countries engaged in conflict.The change means as many as 17 major defence partners can now benefit from Japanese military technology.Japan had previously limited exports under its post-war pacifist constitution to non-lethal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 00:02 LONDON
Russia warns of Kyiv strike as Zelensky urges allies not to attend Victory Day parade
Russia has warned residents and diplomats to leave Kyiv as it threatened a possible retaliatory strike during its 9 May World War II Victory Day parade period.The warning came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged foreign allies not to attend the Moscow event, saying some states close to Russia had told Kyiv their representatives planned to be there.Russia said it had declared a unilateral ceasefire from 8 to 10 May and would halt fire along the front line and stop long-range strikes on military infrastructure.It said it would respond "in kind" if Ukraine did not follow suit.The Russian defence ministry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 23:30 LONDON
Attack on French cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz
A French cargo ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the supplied report.The incident took place in one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes.The only confirmed detail in the source material is that U.S.Central Command and the ship's owner disagreed over whether the vessel had coordinated safe passage with the United States military.No further information was provided on the nature of the attack.The episode matters because the Strait of Hormuz is a key chokepoint for international shipping, and any attack there can quickly raise concern among maritime operators and governments.The disagreement over coordination also points to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 21:31 LONDON
Experts warn China may use propaganda in Taiwan crisis
Experts have warned that Beijing could use propaganda and other information warfare tactics to try to gain an advantage if a Taiwan Strait crisis breaks out.The warning was made during a discussion in Washington hosted by the Special Competitive Studies Project think tank.One participant said Beijing's study of the wars in Iran and Ukraine could help it sharpen its approach.The remarks focused on how China might shape narratives during a conflict, rather than on any immediate military move.The discussion also reflected continuing concern in Washington about how the United States and Taiwan would respond to a fast-moving information campaign.China says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 21:01 LONDON
Israeli general's leaked remarks expose West Bank firing double standard
Leaked remarks attributed to Major-General Avi Bluth, the Israeli commander responsible for the occupied West Bank, have drawn attention to what he described as a two-tier firing policy.In comments published by an Israeli newspaper, he said Israeli forces were avoiding shooting at settlers throwing stones, while firing at Palestinians doing the same.Bluth was quoted as saying the army was "killing like we haven't killed since 1967" and "turning villages into conflict zones".He also said the military had killed 42 Palestinian stone-throwers in 2025.The comments matter because they appear to confirm long-running allegations of unequal treatment in the occupied West Bank.They... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 20:02 LONDON
Deadly airstrike hits Kramatorsk as emergency crews battle fires
A deadly airstrike hit Kramatorsk on Wednesday, with emergency crews battling fires after the strike, according to the latest confirmed report.The incident was reported in the city of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine.The available row identifies the attack as deadly, but does not give a casualty total.Emergency crews were seen responding to fires after the strike.No further official damage assessment or rescue figures were provided in the supplied material.The attack matters because it adds to the continuing risk to civilians and infrastructure in a city that has repeatedly been affected by the wider war in Ukraine.The supplied row does not say... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
Russian strikes kill at least 27 in Ukraine before ceasefire deadline
Russian attacks across eastern Ukraine killed at least 27 people on Tuesday, including 12 in one of the worst strikes so far this year, hours before a midnight deadline for an open-ended ceasefire proposed by Kyiv.The attacks came as Russia announced a separate ceasefire for 8 to 9 May to coincide with commemorations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany and a military parade in Moscow.Ukraine responded by proposing an open-ended ceasefire starting at midnight on Wednesday and urged Russia to reciprocate.In the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, an attack involving aerial bombs and drones killed at least 12 people,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 04:30 LONDON
U.S. military strikes boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3
The U.S. military has struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three people, in what officials described as part of an ongoing campaign against suspected drug-smuggling boats.U.S.Southern Command said the vessel was hit on Tuesday and that no U.S. military forces were harmed.It said intelligence had confirmed the boat was travelling along known narco-trafficking routes and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations.The command described those killed as "male narco-terrorists" and said the vessel was operated by designated terrorist organisations, without identifying them.It did not provide further details or evidence to support the claim.The strike is the latest in a series... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
US fires on Iranian tanker in Gulf of Oman as Trump presses Iran talks
The United States military has fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, according to the supplied report, as President Donald Trump pressed Tehran to reach a deal.A fighter jet shot out the tanker's rudder as it tried to breach what US Central Command described as an American blockade of Iran's ports.The report says the Islamic Republic is reviewing the latest American proposals.Trump said a deal with Iran was "very possible", but warned he could resume bombardment if negotiations fail.The strike adds a fresh military dimension to already tense talks.The incident matters because it comes as investors... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
US says offensive operations against Iran are over as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise
The United States says its offensive operations against Iran have ended, even as fresh warnings and reported attacks in the Strait of Hormuz raised concern that the ceasefire could unravel.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the initial US-Israeli offensive in Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury, had reached its objectives.He said Washington preferred a path of peace, while also warning of a strong response to any new threat to shipping.The immediate concern is the waterway itself.Late on Tuesday, UK Maritime Trade Operations said a verified source had reported a cargo vessel struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 00:00 LONDON
Russian strikes kill at least five in Ukraine ahead of rival ceasefires
Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine's power grid overnight killed at least five people and wounded 39 others, according to Ukrainian authorities.The attacks were reported on Tuesday, less than a day before Kyiv said it would enact a ceasefire and three days before Moscow promised its own pause in hostilities.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of "utter cynicism" for launching deadly strikes while also seeking a truce to stage its Victory Day parade in Moscow.The timing has sharpened attention on the competing ceasefire announcements, which were made on different dates this week.The strikes also underline the continuing vulnerability of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
U.S. military strike on boat in Caribbean kills 2
The U.S. military carried out an aerial strike on a boat in the Caribbean, killing two people, according to the supplied report.The strike was part of an ongoing campaign against boats the Trump administration accuses of smuggling drugs.The latest attack brought the death toll in that campaign to at least 187.No further details were provided in the supplied material about the boat's route, the identities of those killed, or any immediate response from U.S. officials.The reported toll underlines the scale of the campaign and suggests the strikes remain active.It also adds to scrutiny of the administration's approach to alleged drug-smuggling... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 06:30 LONDON
US and UAE report attacks as tensions rise around Strait of Hormuz
US forces have said they sank six small Iranian boats while escorting merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz, as the United Arab Emirates reported missile and drone attacks on its territory.The incidents mark a sharp escalation in a confrontation that has centred on the strategic waterway.The US military said two American-flagged merchant ships successfully transited the strait on Monday as part of a new initiative to reopen the passage.The UAE defence ministry said its air defences engaged 15 missiles and four drones fired by Iran.Authorities in Fujairah said one drone sparked a fire at a key oil facility and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
EU rebukes Israel over advance beyond Gaza ceasefire line
The European Commission has rejected Israel's advance beyond the Gaza ceasefire line, saying any attempt at territorial change in the enclave is unacceptable.The comments came after Israeli forces pushed past the so-called yellow and orange lines established under a US-brokered ceasefire.Commission spokesperson Anouar El Anouni made the remarks in Brussels, citing the Trump peace plan and UN Security Council resolution 2735.The row centres on reported Israeli Defence Forces movement beyond the marked boundary of Israeli-controlled territory.The reported advance has also complicated aid operations.Aid organisations are said to need coordination with Israeli authorities to move in the area, while reports say... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
Israeli settlers intensify attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank
Violence against Palestinians by Israeli settlers has intensified in the West Bank, according to the supplied report.Military officials are urging the Israeli government to intervene.The row says Israel has failed to arrest the wave of attacks.It does not give a precise count of incidents or identify specific locations within the West Bank.No casualties, arrests or damage figures are confirmed in the supplied material.The immediate response described is pressure from military officials for government action.The development matters because it points to a worsening security situation in the West Bank at a time when attention is also focused elsewhere in the region.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as NATO and Europe respond to Iran war pressure
The United States has announced it will withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, prompting fresh attention on Washington's military role in Europe and the wider response to the Iran war.The Pentagon said on Friday that the troops would be removed from Germany, where more than 36,000 US personnel are currently stationed.Donald Trump said the following day that he would go "a lot further" than the initial drawdown.The move comes as NATO and European leaders assess how to adapt to a possible reduction in the US commitment to the continent's security.Mark Rutte, the NATO chief, said Europeans had "gotten the message" and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 09:30 LONDON
European leaders gather in Armenia for unprecedented summits
European leaders are gathering in Armenia for two unprecedented summits that underline the country's shifting diplomatic position.More than 30 European leaders and Canada's prime minister are due in Yerevan for a European Political Community summit, followed by the first ever bilateral EU-Armenia summit on Tuesday.The meetings are taking place in the Armenian capital, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa expected to attend the EU-Armenia session.Armenia is also a member of Russia's Eurasian Economic Union and hosts a Russian military base.The summits come as Armenia remains heavily dependent on Russia for energy and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
UK to begin talks to join EU loan scheme for Ukraine
The UK is set to begin negotiations to join a €90bn European Union loan scheme for Ukraine, with the plan due to be raised by Sir Keir Starmer at a summit in Armenia.Downing Street said further sanctions on Russian companies are also expected this week.The talks are intended to strengthen Ukraine's defences and, according to the prime minister, could also help UK firms access future contracts.Starmer met Volodymyr Zelensky in Yerevan on Sunday ahead of the European Political Community summit.The summit has brought together 48 heads of state and government, and Starmer said the UK was ready to work with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
Two US service members missing during Morocco military drills
Two US service members remain missing in south-western Morocco after taking part in the African Lion 2026 military exercise, according to the US Africa Command.The pair were reported missing on Saturday near the Cap Draa Training Area, close to the city of Tan Tan.A search and rescue operation involving ground, air and maritime resources is under way.US, Moroccan and other participating forces are involved in the effort, and officials said the incident remains under investigation.The command said on Sunday that the search is ongoing and that its focus is on the service members and their families.The case matters because African... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
Russian strikes kill 10 as Ukraine says it hit oil terminal and tankers
Russian drone and missile strikes in Ukraine have killed 10 people and injured at least 76 over the past day, according to officials and reports.Officials in five regions said fatalities were recorded as Moscow continued its aerial attacks.Three people were killed in separate incidents in Kherson region, while two died in each of Odesa, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, and one person was killed in Sumy region.Ukraine's military said Russia fired a ballistic missile and nearly 270 drones, most of which were intercepted.At the same time, Russia said Ukraine launched at least 334 drones, with the northwestern Leningrad region heavily targeted.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
Iran says US has responded to latest peace proposal via Pakistan
Iran says it has received a US response to its latest peace proposal, with the reply delivered via Pakistan and now under review, according to Iranian state-linked media.The reported exchange comes amid continuing tensions between Tehran and Washington, and follows comments by US President Donald Trump that he would soon review the plan but could not imagine it being acceptable.Iranian state media said the 14-point proposal calls for an agreement within 30 days and for hostilities to end, including fighting beyond Iran.It also reportedly seeks the withdrawal of US forces from near Iran's borders and an end to the naval... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 08:30 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
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
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
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
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
