US launches new wave of strikes on Iran as ceasefire falters
The United States military says it has begun another wave of strikes on Iran, deepening the confrontation around the Strait of Hormuz. The latest attacks were announced on Wednesday by US Central Command, which said its forces had started additional strikes at the direction of President Donald Trump. The move comes as reports from Iran described explosions and air-defence activity near Bandar Abbas, Konarak, Chabahar and Bushehr.CENTCOM said the strikes were intended to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. It said the United States was holding Iran accountable for what it called... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 21:59 LONDON
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Wall Street closes mixed as tech wobbles, oil surges and Apple leads a sharp stock rotation
Executive summary: U.S. markets ended mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower, the Dow barely positive, and small caps under pressure. The session was defined by a steep drop in AI and chip shares, a strong rebound in Apple, a jump in crude oil, and a broader rotation toward energy and some financials while high-growth tech and crypto-linked assets softened. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
Trump says US may take over Kharg Island as tensions with Iran deepen
Donald Trump said the United States may take over Kharg Island, the main hub for Iran's oil exports, as he renewed warnings of further strikes against Iranian targets. He made the comments on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey on Wednesday, after US attacks that he linked to tanker incidents in the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks add a new layer to an already volatile confrontation between Washington and Tehran.Trump said the US had "knocked out 28 boats last night" and suggested more strikes could follow, while US Central Command said more than 60 boats used by the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 20:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran tensions jolt markets as strikes, tanker attacks and fresh regional violence mount
Oil prices jumped after attacks on tankers near the Strait of Hormuz disrupted traffic through one of the world’s most important shipping lanes, adding to fears of a wider regional shock. Brent crude rose sharply and later hit a two week high as traders priced in the risk of further supply disruption. 🔗 🔗Donald Trump deepened the market turmoil by saying the ceasefire with Iran was over and warning that further US air strikes could follow, comments he made at the NATO summit in Ankara. He also said he was willing to consider selling F 35 fighter jets to Turkey... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Jul 2026 18:14 LONDON
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Oil prices rise after attacks on tankers near the Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude rose sharply on Wednesday after a series of attacks on fossil fuel tankers near the Strait of Hormuz disrupted traffic through one of the world's most important energy routes. The benchmark price climbed 5% to more than $78 a barrel, its steepest increase in nearly two months. The move came after attacks on at least three tankers within 48 hours, according to the supplied report.The incidents took place as vessels were transiting the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, which is central to global oil and gas shipments. One of the targeted vessels was carrying about 8 million... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 17:00 LONDON
Europe closes lower as oil spikes, metals slide and rate-sensitive assets wobble
Executive summary: European equities ended the session under pressure, with the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 leading losses while the FTSE 100 held close to flat. The sharpest cross-asset move was in Brent crude, which surged more than 11%, reinforcing inflation concerns and helping explain weakness in gold, silver, platinum and autos. FX was comparatively calm, with sterling and the euro firmer against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Chip Rout Deepens, Oil Surges and Energy Leads Early Rotation
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a sharp split between growth and value, as chip and tech shares sold off hard while energy and banks outperformed. The Nasdaq and Russell 2000 were lower, the S&P 500 slipped, and the Dow held a modest gain. The biggest move was in semiconductors, where SOXX dropped -12.9%, while WTI crude jumped +7.7%, helping lift energy stocks and financials. The session points to a rotation away from rate-sensitive and AI-linked names toward sectors tied to higher oil prices and a firmer inflation backdrop. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
Cuba hit by third nationwide blackout of the year as protests break out
Cubans in several parts of the island protested on Tuesday evening after a nationwide power cut left homes and streets in the dark. Residents banged pots and set rubbish on fire in some locations, while others shouted for the lights to be turned back on. The outage was the third nationwide blackout in Cuba this year and came on top of rolling electricity cuts already affecting the country.Officials said most of the country had had power restored by Tuesday, but some areas remained without electricity later in the day. Santiago de Cuba, the country's second-largest city, was among the places... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 12:34 LONDON
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Europe opens mixed as oil spikes, FTSE and DAX climb, and autos lag on supply shock fears
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 and DAX advanced while the Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 slipped. The biggest cross-asset move was in Brent crude, which jumped sharply, reinforcing inflation and margin concerns across energy-intensive sectors and helping explain weakness in global autos. Gold, silver and platinum also firmed, while the euro and pound gained modestly against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo Close: Nikkei Slips, Kospi Rout Deepens as Oil Jumps and Hong Kong Rallies
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp split, Japan and South Korea under pressure while Hong Kong and Australia advanced. The Nikkei 225 fell -2.8% and the Kospi plunged -12.5%, while the Hang Seng surged +6.2% and the ASX 200 gained +0.7%. The move came alongside a sharp rise in WTI crude, firmer precious metals, and a slightly softer dollar against the yen, pointing to a session dominated by geopolitics, energy, and risk rotation. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 08 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
Russian strikes kill three in Ukraine ahead of Trump-Zelensky meeting at NATO summit
Russian overnight strikes on Ukraine killed three people, including a 15-year-old boy and his mother, according to local officials. The attack came as leaders gathered for the second day of the NATO summit in Ankara, where a planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was due to take place. The timing has added immediate political weight to the latest escalation in the war.The confirmed death toll is higher than in the earlier report of at least two fatalities, and the new details identify two of the victims. Local officials said the boy and his mother... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 07:02 LONDON
US-Iran conflict prompts African governments to reassess security and economic priorities
African governments are reassessing their security and economic priorities as the conflict between the United States and Iran sends shockwaves through oil markets, shipping routes and financial planning. The immediate effects are being felt across the continent through higher uncertainty over energy supplies, trade flows and investment decisions. Analysts say the longer-term impact could reshape Africa's external partnerships and the balance of influence among foreign powers.The reported disruption is linked to the wider war involving the United States and Israel against Iran, which has already affected global markets. In the material provided, Lagos is identified as a reference point for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jul 2026 02:30 LONDON
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Wall Street closes mixed as Apple surges, chips slump and energy leads the rotation
Executive summary: US stocks finished a split session with the S&P 500 up +0.9% and the Dow Jones gaining +1.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite was essentially flat and the Russell 2000 slipped. The day was defined by a sharp rotation out of AI and chip shares, a powerful rally in Apple, strength in Microsoft and Meta, and firmer moves in oil, gold and industrial metals. Financials and energy outperformed, suggesting investors favored cyclicals and balance-sheet exposure over the most crowded tech trades. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
UNCTAD says global FDI rose 6% to $1.6 trillion in 2025
GENEVA, 7th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Global foreign direct investment rose 6% to $1.6 trillion in 2025, ending two years of decline, but the recovery remains narrow, fragile and uneven, according to the World Investment Report 2026 by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).Inflows to developed economies rose 11%, while developing economies recorded only 2% growth, reaching $901 billion. The figures point to a rebound that is not translating evenly into development opportunities. The issue is not only how much capital is moving, but where it is going, what it is building and whether it is expanding productive capacity, creating jobs,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 21:00 LONDON
Europe closes higher as metals, energy and gold lead a broad risk-on session
Executive summary: European equities finished firmly higher, led by Germany’s DAX and the FTSE 100, while commodities tied to industrial demand and inflation hedging outperformed. Palladium and platinum posted the biggest gains, Brent crude advanced, and gold extended its rally above $4,150. Autos were the clear laggard, suggesting the market is still rewarding commodity exposure over cyclical manufacturing names. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
Wall Street opens higher as banks, metals and defense lead, while chips and tech slide
Executive summary: US stocks opened mixed but broadly firmer, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all higher, while the Russell 2000 was little changed. The standout move was a sharp drop in AI and chip shares, even as banks, defense contractors and precious metals rallied. Gold, silver, platinum and palladium all advanced, WTI crude edged higher, and Bitcoin also gained. The opening tone points to a rotation away from high-multiple tech and into financials, defense and hard assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Zelensky heads to Nato as Russia, China and regional crises intensify
Volodymyr Zelensky is heading to a Nato meeting in Turkey to press allies for more air defence systems after a sharp rise in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, including more than 430 drones launched toward the Moscow region overnight and strikes reported in Belgorod and Kaluga. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Iran has staged a major funeral procession in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with the body later reaching Qom for further rites, while officials used the ceremonies to project defiance and Iran separately rejected Donald Trump’s military threat and warned Washington against aggression as nuclear talks remain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Jul 2026 08:33 LONDON
Europe opens sharply higher as DAX leads broad risk rally, metals and energy extend gains
Executive summary: European markets opened firmly higher, with Germany’s DAX surging more than 3% and the FTSE 100, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all advancing. The move was accompanied by strong gains in precious metals, a firmer Brent crude price and a softer dollar against the euro and sterling. The opening tone points to broad risk appetite, with investors also rotating into commodities and cyclicals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Seoul Sinks, Gold and Silver Extend Safe-Haven Bid
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended sharply mixed, with Japan and South Korea under heavy pressure while Hong Kong and Australia held up. The Kospi fell -10.2% and the Nikkei 225 dropped -3.1%, while the Hang Seng rose +1.8% and the ASX 200 added +0.3%. Precious metals stayed bid, with gold, silver and platinum all higher, while USD/JPY eased and WTI crude firmed modestly. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Mixed as Metals Surge, Hang Seng Jumps, and Kospi Slumps on Risk Repricing
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a sharp split in risk appetite. Hong Kong led gains, precious metals extended a powerful rally, and the Nikkei slipped after a strong prior session. The Kospi was the standout laggard, while the yen firmed modestly against the dollar and WTI crude eased. The move set points to a market still balancing growth concerns, rate expectations, and a renewed bid for hard assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 07 Jul 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Cuba deepens crisis amid grid collapse and US genocide accusation
Cuba has accused the United States of orchestrating a genocide as the island faces a worsening humanitarian and economic emergency. The allegation comes as Cuba has been hit by an island-wide power outage after the total collapse of its national electricity grid. The blackout has deepened already severe shortages of fuel, medicine and water, while daily life in the capital and beyond has been thrown further into disarray.The supporting report says the Cuban government made the accusation through state-run media outlets more than 100 days after Donald Trump first said he would focus on Havana once the Iran war had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 00:30 LONDON
Morocco says it dismantled ISIL-linked cell planning attack
Moroccan authorities say they have dismantled a cell linked to the ISIL affiliate in Sahel Province after raids across several cities uncovered weapons, chemicals and materials described as part of an attack plot. Police said 10 suspects were arrested in the operation, which they said foiled a planned attack that was already in an advanced stage of preparation. The case is being presented by officials as one of the most significant counterterrorism actions in the country this year.The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations, Morocco's main counterterrorism agency, said the searches were carried out simultaneously in several Moroccan cities. Officers seized... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 23:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes sharply higher as megacap tech, gold and crypto rally, while chips and energy lag
Executive summary: US equities finished broadly higher, led by outsized gains in Tesla, Apple and Meta, while the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Dow all advanced. The move was supported by strength in megacap technology, banks, gold, silver and bitcoin, even as chip stocks and energy shares slipped. The session points to a market still rewarding large-cap growth and select defensive and hard-asset exposure, with some rotation away from semiconductors and crude-linked names. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
Day News Recap: Kyiv hit by Russian missiles as Gaza, Iran and Sri Lanka crises deepen
Russia launched 23 ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight, and Ukrainian air defences shot down none of them because of a shortage of interceptor missiles, with a residential building hit in the capital. President Volodymyr Zelensky said fighting was still continuing for Kostyantynivka and rejected Moscow's claim that the eastern town had fallen. 🔗 🔗On the diplomatic and military front, Ukraine is seeking defence deals with at least seven Nato countries by the end of the year, while alliance leaders are due to gather in Ankara for a summit dominated by defence spending and support for Kyiv. Separately, Donald Trump spoke... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Jul 2026 18:17 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech, Banks and Metals Lead a Broad Risk Rally
Executive summary: US equities opened sharply higher, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones all advancing, while gold, silver and platinum surged alongside gains in banks and defence stocks. The move points to a broad risk-on session, though some cyclical pockets, including autos, natural gas and small caps, lagged early trading. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
UK jets intercept Russian patrol aircraft near HMS Prince of Wales in Norwegian Sea
UK fighter jets intercepted a Russian maritime patrol aircraft after it repeatedly approached a carrier strike group in the Norwegian Sea, the Ministry of Defence said. The aircraft was said to have flown at low altitude and uncomfortably close to HMS Prince of Wales, the Royal Navy carrier at the centre of the deployment. The incident took place on Thursday, according to the ministry, and involved two F-35 jets launched from the carrier.The ministry said the Russian Bear-F aircraft was believed to have dropped 10 sonobuoys into the water during the encounter. Sonobuoys are floating monitoring devices used to detect... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 11:30 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Kyiv hit again as Gaza front shifts, Iran mourns, and Asia-Pacific faces typhoon and missile test
Kyiv was hit by a second night of Russian strikes in a week, with at least 10 people killed, according to the capital's top military administrator, as Ukraine warned of more attacks and fighting continued around Kostyantynivka in the east. 🔗 🔗Russia and Ukraine also traded conflicting claims over control of Kostiantynivka, with Moscow saying its forces had taken the city and Kyiv rejecting that account, while Ukraine said it hoped to sign major drone deals with at least seven Nato countries by the end of the year. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, the Gaza Yellow Line moved deeper into... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Jul 2026 08:32 LONDON
Europe Opens Higher as DAX Surges, Precious Metals Rally and Brent Slips
Executive summary: European equities opened firmly higher, led by a sharp jump in Germany’s DAX and broad gains across the FTSE 100, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50. Precious metals extended a powerful rally, while Brent crude and natural gas eased. FX moves were modest, with sterling firmer against the dollar and the euro little changed. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo Close: Precious Metals Surge as Hang Seng Rallies, Nikkei Slips and Korea Sells Off
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp split, Hong Kong led gains, Tokyo was slightly lower, and Seoul fell hard. The biggest moves were in precious metals, with gold, silver, platinum and palladium all surging, while WTI crude and natural gas eased. FX was comparatively calm, with USD/JPY edging higher and USD/CNY little changed. The pattern points to a market favoring defensive and real-asset exposure while rotating away from autos and some cyclical risk. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
OPEC+ agrees to raise oil output again from August as prices ease
Seven OPEC+ members have agreed to raise oil production by 188,000 barrels per day from August, extending a series of monthly increases as the group continues to unwind earlier cuts. The decision was taken after a virtual meeting to review global market conditions and the outlook for demand. It is the fifth consecutive monthly increase announced by the same group of producers.The members involved are Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman. In a statement, the group said it would continue to monitor market conditions closely and keep full flexibility to increase, pause or reverse the phase-out of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 05:04 LONDON
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Trump offers help to end Ukraine war in call with Putin as Zelenskiy speaks with him too
Donald Trump offered help to find a solution to the war in Ukraine during a nearly 90-minute call with Vladimir Putin on Saturday, according to a Kremlin aide. The conversation came as Trump prepared to attend next week's NATO summit in Turkey, and it was described by Russian officials as professional and constructive. Volodymyr Zelenskiy also said he spoke with Trump on the same day.Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said Russia wants a political and diplomatic resolution to the conflict, while accusing Kyiv and its European allies of seeking to prolong and escalate the war. He said Putin set... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 19:59 LONDON
Iran signals new Strait of Hormuz service fees with special treatment for friendly countries
Iran has said vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz will face new service fees, while China and other friendly countries will receive special considerations. The announcement was made by Iran's ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, at the World Peace Forum in Beijing on Saturday. He said the measures were being discussed as part of new arrangements for the waterway, which links the Gulf to the Arabian Sea and is one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.Fazli said Iran was working in collaboration with Oman on the plans, describing the two countries as partners in shaping the future... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 09:30 LONDON
Ukraine strikes major oil terminal in St Petersburg and naval target in Kronstadt
Ukraine said its forces struck a major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg region and an important military target in nearby Kronstadt during a mass drone attack overnight. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the operation hit port oil infrastructure that helps finance Russia's war effort, while also targeting what he called an important military site in Kronstadt. St Petersburg Governor Aleksandr Beglov said the city was under a massive drone attack and confirmed that the oil terminal had been hit.Beglov said 72 Ukrainian drones were shot down over St Petersburg and the wider Leningrad region, and he reported no casualties. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 13:59 LONDON
Canada and Alberta advance new pipeline plan after C$150bn investment pledge
Canada and Alberta have said they will move ahead with a new oil pipeline after announcing more than C$150bn in investments aimed at easing concerns in British Columbia and among First Nations. The plan was unveiled by Prime Minister Mark Carney after he travelled between British Columbia and Alberta on Thursday to present the package. It also includes port expansion in Vancouver, power infrastructure for a new liquefied natural gas terminal and new protections for the endangered southern resident killer whale.The pipeline would follow the route of the existing Trans Mountain pipeline before diverting to a new terminal, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:02 LONDON
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Iran warns ships against using unapproved routes in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's military command has warned ships in the Strait of Hormuz that using unapproved routes could trigger an immediate and forceful response. The warning was issued on Thursday by the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, according to a statement carried by a semi-official news agency. It adds fresh tension around one of the world's most important shipping lanes, where a large share of global oil and liquefied natural gas trade passes.The military said any vessel that fails to comply with designated routes or ignores navigation protocols in the strait would endanger its own safety. It did not say what prompted the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 04:32 LONDON
Syria rules out military intervention in Lebanon amid US pressure
Syria has ruled out any military intervention in Lebanon, even as Washington is reported to be pressing Damascus to take a harder line against Hezbollah. The statement came during a visit to Beirut by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, who met Lebanese leaders and sought to ease concern over reports of possible Syrian involvement. Damascus said it wanted to clear up confusion and avoid any escalation.According to the Lebanese presidency, Shaibani told President Joseph Aoun that Syria had no intention of intervening militarily in Lebanon despite external pressure. He also invited Aoun to visit Syria, in what would be the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 02:02 LONDON
Indian Navy frigate foils piracy attempt on merchant vessel in Gulf of Aden
An Indian Navy frigate has intervened in a piracy attempt against the merchant vessel MV Golden Arsenal in the Gulf of Aden, according to a statement from the navy. The bulk carrier, which is registered under the flag of St Vincent and the Grenadines, was travelling from Aden, Yemen, when it reported the attempted attack. The vessel was located about 300 nautical miles east-northeast of Djibouti.The navy said INS Trikand, a stealth frigate deployed in the area, was directed to intercept the ship after the alert was raised. A boarding team later carried out a detailed inspection of the vessel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 01:00 LONDON
Fragile ceasefire leaves Strait of Hormuz shipping disrupted as dozens of boats wait offshore
Reporting from the Strait of Hormuz shows shipping remains disrupted despite a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Dozens of boats are still anchored in the waterway, waiting for permission to move. The scene highlights how quickly the situation around one of the world's busiest oil routes can still shift.The latest report says an agreement reached last month to end the war between the United States and Iran is under renewed strain after attacks by both sides. Just beyond the strait, in the port of Bandar Abbas, ordinary Iranians are trying to continue daily life while the wider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 19:59 LONDON
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Iran renews Hormuz threats as Doha talks end with cautious progress
Iran has renewed threats linked to the Strait of Hormuz after indirect talks in Doha ended with what the supplied material describes as cautious progress. The discussions were part of a mediator-led diplomatic track involving Qatar and Pakistan, and they focused on the ceasefire framework, shipping through the strait and the handling of frozen Iranian assets. The latest remarks suggest the maritime dispute remains unresolved even as negotiators continue to search for a way to keep the wider process alive.Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Iran would establish a communication channel with the United States to report breaches of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
Vessel linked to sanctioned Iranian oil network remains stuck in Strait of Hormuz as tracking dispute continues
Maritime trackers say the vessel identified as Arista remains stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, after Iranian state media reported that a foreign-flagged cargo ship had run aground in the strategic waterway. The latest reporting says the ship deviated from a designated route and ignored instructions, while Iranian outlets blamed a route they described as US-suggested. Tracking data cited by maritime monitoring services points to a different account, saying the vessel has been in the same position since March.The ship is described in the tracking data as a container vessel linked to a wider sanctions-related shipping network. The data also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 16:59 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
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
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The Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
The 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
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
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Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
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
