Iran and Qatar hold Hormuz talks as US blockade pressure tightens
Qatar's foreign minister met Iran's foreign minister in Tehran on Thursday for talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz and efforts to reduce tensions. The meeting comes as a US naval blockade is squeezing oil supplies to Iran and Washington is threatening wider secondary sanctions on countries, banks and companies that continue doing business with Tehran. It also follows a week of separate Iranian meetings with Oman's top diplomat and senior Pakistani officials on ways to ease the regional crisis and reopen Hormuz.Iranian state television said Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met Abbas Araghchi, while Qatar's foreign ministry said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 13:29 LONDON
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Russia warns Britain over reported UK support for Ukrainian missile production
Russia has warned that it could retaliate against Britain after reports that the UK plans to help Ukraine begin producing long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles. The warning came as Moscow also dismissed reports that the CIA director had visited the Russian capital to deliver a message about NATO. The developments add to already strained relations between Russia and Western governments over the war in Ukraine.Maria Zakharova, the Russian foreign ministry spokesperson, said Britain and France were "playing with fire" after the reported UK move. According to the supplied report, Britain's prime minister said on Monday that the UK would allow... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 12:59 LONDON
Kilometre-long petrol queues in Tehran as Iran confirms fuel price rise
Long queues stretched for kilometres outside petrol stations in Tehran and other Iranian cities in the early hours of Thursday as a daily fuel shortfall collided with panic buying. Videos posted on social media showed lines of vehicles forming in the capital and in nearby Karaj around midnight on Wednesday and continuing into the early morning. Several stations closed before demand could be met, adding to the disruption seen by drivers.Officials said the immediate trigger was a surge in demand driven by rumours of shortages, but they also confirmed that petrol prices will rise. Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah, Iran's vice president... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 12:02 LONDON
Fears rise Russia may be considering nuclear escalation in Ukraine
Fears are mounting that Russia could be considering the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine as the war continues and peace talks are described as having reached a dead end. The reported concern centres on the possibility of a further escalation in a conflict that has already seen sustained strikes on energy, port and military infrastructure. The supplied material says the warning comes amid continuing attacks and heightened tension between Moscow and Western governments.According to the row, sources close to the Kremlin told Bloomberg that Vladimir Putin is determined to pursue a new escalation. It also says Russia is facing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 11:29 LONDON
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Russia scrambles for fuel imports after refinery damage from Ukrainian drone strikes
Russia is facing a widening fuel crisis after Ukrainian long-range drone attacks damaged refinery capacity and disrupted domestic gasoline supply. The shortage has forced the Kremlin to seek emergency imports and processing arrangements abroad, including shipments routed through Turkey, India and Kazakhstan. The pressure has also led to rationing at filling stations in several Russian regions.The most recent confirmed shipment was a 200,000-barrel gasoline cargo bought from Turkey and sent from Mersin to the Baltic port of Primorsk. The cargo is being carried on a sanctioned tanker, according to the supplied material. It is described as the fifth confirmed seaborne... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 09:33 LONDON
European markets open firmer as oil slides, FTSE and DAX lead gains
Executive summary: European equities opened higher, with the FTSE 100 and DAX both up more than 1%, as Brent crude fell sharply and risk appetite improved. The move came alongside a softer euro and pound against the dollar, while gold held near record territory and natural gas extended gains. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo closes mixed as energy and metals diverge, Nikkei edges higher while crude slides
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended with a mixed tone, as the Nikkei 225 and Kospi posted modest gains while the Hang Seng and ASX 200 slipped. The sharpest moves in the session were outside equities, with WTI crude falling more than 4%, natural gas jumping over 5%, and gold and silver holding firmer. The yen weakened against the dollar, adding another layer to the cross-asset picture. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Iran and Oman negotiate Hormuz shipping arrangement excluding military vessels
Iran and Oman are negotiating a temporary shipping arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz that would bar military vessels from the waterway and route commercial traffic through Iranian and Omani waters. Iran's deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, said the proposed plan would keep military ships out of the passage while allowing commercial vessels to move through temporary routes. He said ships entering the Gulf would pass through Iranian waters, while outbound traffic would use a route split between Iranian and Omani waters.Gharibabadi said the routes would be temporary and that the two countries would need to agree on a permanent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 05:59 LONDON
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Qatari PM heads to Tehran as mediation efforts continue over US-Iran talks
Qatar's prime minister is due in Tehran on Thursday for talks aimed at de-escalating tensions and reviving dialogue between Iran and the United States. The visit comes as the wider conflict has entered its sixth month without a diplomatic breakthrough. Qatar said the trip reflects its view that diplomacy remains the best way to resolve differences and support stability in the region.A spokesman for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani will meet a number of Iranian officials. According to the statement, the discussions will focus on ways to reduce tensions and create... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 04:59 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Oil Slides, Gold Firms and Asia-Pacific Sentiment Splits
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a mixed but generally constructive tone, led by a stronger Nikkei 225 and gains in Hong Kong and Australia. The sharp drop in WTI crude, alongside firmer gold and natural gas, is shaping the early cross-asset picture, while the yen remains under pressure near 159 per dollar. South Korea’s Kospi lagged, showing that the regional rally is not broad-based. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 27 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as Meta and Microsoft offset AI and energy weakness, oil slides nearly 6%
Executive summary: US stocks finished mixed, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Russell 2000 lower while the Dow was essentially flat. Meta and Microsoft led large-cap gains, but weakness in Nvidia, Amazon, Apple, Tesla and energy shares kept the broader tape under pressure. The sharpest macro move was in WTI crude, which fell nearly 6%, while gold and bitcoin firmed and the dollar strengthened against the yen. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
Day News Recap: Nepal flood toll rises as Haiti killings, Iran tensions and trade war deepen
Nepal’s flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal Tibet border have worsened, with at least 22 bodies recovered and 384 people still missing, after earlier reports said at least eight people had died in the disaster zone. 🔗 🔗In Haiti, the UN says at least 47 people were killed in a gang attack near Kenscoff, close to the capital Port au Prince, one of the deadliest recent assaults in the area. Survivors are still searching for missing relatives after armed men descended on the farming community and bodies were left in the streets. 🔗 🔗Iran remained at the centre of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Aug 2026 18:26 LONDON
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Europe closes higher as FTSE 100 hits record, oil slides sharply and gold firms
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly higher, led by a record close for the FTSE 100, while the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 also advanced. The session was marked by a sharp drop in Brent crude, firmer natural gas, and a modestly stronger gold price, with the euro and sterling both slightly softer against the dollar. The move points to a market balancing relief from lower oil with continued interest in defensive and inflation-sensitive assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
US-Iran standoff deepens as Trump says he is not in a hurry for talks
United States President Donald Trump has said he has "no time schedule" for Iran to return to negotiations, sharpening the public standoff over the conflict between Washington and Tehran. In comments to Al Jazeera, Trump said he was "not in a hurry" and repeated that the United States was "winning very big." He also accused Iran of economic collapse and harsh treatment of protesters, while saying he would wait "whatever it takes" for talks to resume. The remarks came as the United States announced enhanced sanctions on Iran and 60 entities in other countries doing business with it.Officials have described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 15:30 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Oil Slides, Gold and Bitcoin Rise, and Banks Outperform Tech
Executive summary: US equities opened mixed at 9:40 a.m. New York time, with the Dow edging higher while the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 slipped. The clearest cross-asset move was a sharp drop in WTI crude, which helped pressure energy shares, while gold, Bitcoin and Ether advanced. Banks outperformed, defense stocks lagged, and chip shares were slightly lower, pointing to a market that is rotating rather than moving in one direction. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
Iranian rial falls past 2 million per dollar as sanctions and war pressure deepen
Iran's rial has fallen to a new all-time low on the free market, dropping past 2 million rials to one US dollar. The move comes as sanctions and the economic fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran continue to weigh on households and businesses. The currency slide has added to pressure on prices for basic goods and medicines in Tehran and beyond.The report says Washington has imposed its toughest sanctions yet in an effort to squeeze Tehran's economy. It also says Iran's economy has already been weakened by decades of US and international sanctions, particularly measures linked to its nuclear... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
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US expands sanctions pressure on Iran as secondary penalties are threatened
The United States has announced a new sanctions package against Iran and warned that countries and companies continuing to trade with Tehran could face secondary penalties. The measures were presented as part of a broader effort to cut off Iran's revenue streams and intensify economic pressure while the conflict remains unresolved. According to the supplied reporting, at least 60 entities across the Middle East, Asia and Europe have been targeted.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the campaign would focus on Iran's oil income and other sources of revenue, and that firms facilitating transactions linked to Iranian oil could be targeted.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 08:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Haiti massacre, Hormuz tensions and trade war escalation dominate a busy global briefing
At least 47 people have been killed in a gang attack near Haiti’s capital, in Kenscoff, where survivors are still searching for missing relatives and bodies were left in the streets. The UN says the assault is one of the deadliest recent attacks in the area, and hostages are also being threatened. 🔗 🔗In Sudan, a medical network says 27 people, including four children, were killed in attacks in South Kordofan, the latest violence linked to the country’s wider conflict. The UN has also said Myanmar’s human rights situation has “plummeted to a new low”, warning that civilians continue to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Aug 2026 08:37 LONDON
Europe opens higher as oil slump, gold strength and firmer risk appetite shape the session
Executive summary: European equities opened firmer, led by the FTSE 100 and DAX, while Brent crude fell sharply and gold extended its rally. The move points to a market balancing lower energy costs, safe-haven demand in metals, and a modestly softer euro. FX was mixed, with sterling slightly stronger against the dollar and the yen weaker as USD/JPY climbed. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close higher as oil slides, gold firms and Korea leads regional gains
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended mixed to firmer at the Tokyo close, with South Korea’s Kospi the standout mover, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 and the Nikkei ETF posted only modest gains. The sharpest cross-asset move was in energy, where WTI crude fell more than 7%, helping support risk sentiment across the region. Gold also advanced, the yen weakened against the dollar, and the Australian and Hong Kong benchmarks finished higher. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Mixed as Oil Slumps, Gold Surges and Korea Leads Asia-Pacific Higher
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened with a split tone, as South Korea and Australia advanced while Japan slipped modestly. The sharpest cross-asset move was in energy, where WTI crude fell -7.7%, while gold jumped +4.3% and the yen weakened against the dollar. The combination points to a market still reacting to shifting Middle East risk, softer oil, and a stronger bid for defensive metals. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as oil tumbles, gold surges and megacap tech splits the tape
Executive summary: US stocks finished mixed, with the Dow edging higher while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite slipped. The session was defined by a sharp drop in WTI crude, a powerful rally in gold, and a split among big tech and chip shares, with Meta, Tesla and Microsoft higher but Nvidia and the broader SOXX chip gauge lower. Defensive and rate-sensitive signals were also visible in the move lower in energy stocks and the rise in banks, while Bitcoin and ether moved in opposite directions. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
Innocent parcels caught up in Australia illicit tobacco bust
A Melbourne homeowner says a set of custom kitchen cabinets she ordered from China has been caught up in a crackdown on alleged illicit tobacco and vape imports in Australia. Amy Zhang spent 300,000 yuan, or about $62,000, on the cabinets for her new home, but they have been held in quarantine in Sydney for weeks. She says the delay has left her building work stalled and her site waiting for a delivery that has not yet arrived.The cabinets were shipped on 7 July and were expected to arrive about a month later. Ms Zhang said the goods did reach... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 20:38 LONDON
Syrian Kurdish-led SDF dissolves after merging into army in Damascus deal
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have announced that they are dissolving as an independent military force after completing their integration into the Syrian army. The declaration was made by commander Mazloum Abdi in a televised speech from the presidential palace in Damascus on Tuesday evening. It marks a major shift in Syria's postwar military landscape and a significant step in the consolidation of power by the new authorities in the capital.Abdi said the group had completed the process of integrating its fighters into brigades of the Syrian army. He said the announcement represented the end of the SDF's mission and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 20:30 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Haiti church massacre, Ukraine drone strike and US sanctions drive a grim global day
At least 40 displaced people were killed when armed gang members attacked a church shelter in Kenscoff, in the hills above Port-au-Prince, in one of the deadliest assaults yet in Haiti's spiralling violence. A fresh overnight raid in the same hillside community left dozens more dead and others injured, underlining how gangs continue to terrorise areas around the capital. 🔗 🔗In Ukraine, authorities said a Russian drone guided by artificial intelligence killed three people in Zaporizhzhia, which they described as the first confirmed AI guided strike of its kind. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also said there is a limited window for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Aug 2026 18:24 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as FTSE 100 hits record, gold surges and Brent slumps on risk repricing
Executive summary: European markets ended mixed, with the FTSE 100 setting a fresh record while the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 also advanced. The biggest cross-asset moves came in commodities, where gold jumped sharply and Brent crude fell hard, alongside firmer euro and sterling exchange rates against the dollar. The session points to a market recalibration around inflation, energy and safe-haven demand, but the exact catalyst mix should be treated as interpretation rather than confirmed cause. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
EU posts first goods trade deficit since 2023 as energy imports surge
BRUSSELS, 25th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The EU has registered a trade deficit in goods for the first time in three years, as soaring energy imports outpaced an increase in the bloc's exports.Eurostat, Brussels' official statistics office, reported on Tuesday that the EU recorded a deficit of EUR 21.8 billion in the second quarter of this year, down from a surplus of EUR 6.7 billion in the first quarter , the first deficit since the second quarter of 2023.The decline was largely driven by rising oil and gas imports. The EU's trade deficit for energy grew from EUR 71.3 billion... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 16:30 LONDON
Wall Street opens mixed as gold surges, oil slumps and chip stocks retreat
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a split tape, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped while the Dow held a modest gain. The biggest moves came in commodities and rate-sensitive sectors, with gold jumping +3.6%, WTI crude dropping -6.2%, and defence, energy and chip stocks all under pressure. The pattern points to a sharp rotation away from cyclical and semiconductor exposure and toward haven assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Haiti church massacre, US sanctions on Iran and Ukraine AI drone strike dominate briefing
At least 40 displaced people were killed when armed gang members attacked a church shelter in Kenscoff, in the hills above Port-au-Prince, in one of the deadliest assaults yet on civilians fleeing violence in Haiti. 🔗The United States has launched a fresh sanctions offensive against Iran, widening financial pressure and warning that countries or entities doing business with Tehran could face consequences, while Iran said it was ready and vowed retaliation. 🔗 🔗In Ukraine, authorities said a Russian drone guided by artificial intelligence killed three people in Zaporizhzhia, which they described as the first confirmed AI guided strike of its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Aug 2026 08:40 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as gold surges, Brent eases and FTSE outperforms on a weaker dollar
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 rose sharply while the CAC 40 and DAX were little changed to slightly lower. The biggest cross-asset moves came from commodities and FX, with gold extending a powerful rally, Brent crude easing, and the pound and euro both firmer against the dollar. The pattern points to a market still balancing growth concerns, currency moves and a strong bid for defensive assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Nikkei Extends Gains, Gold Surges and Oil Slips on Sanctions Risk
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended mixed, with Japan and Australia higher while Korea weakened. The Nikkei 225 rose +0.8% and the ASX 200 gained +1.0%, while the Kospi fell -1.8%. In commodities, gold jumped +4.2% and WTI crude dropped -4.0%, a combination that points to a market leaning toward safe havens and away from energy exposure as investors weigh sanctions-related headlines and broader risk sentiment. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
Kalimantan wildfires intensify as haze drifts toward Malaysia and Singapore
Fires across Indonesian Kalimantan have burned through tens of thousands of acres, sending thick smoke across Borneo and into neighbouring countries. The haze has reached Malaysia and put Singapore on alert, according to the supplied report. Residents in the affected areas say visibility has fallen sharply and daily life is being affected by the smoke.Health ministry data cited in the report shows a steep rise in respiratory cases in West Kalimantan, with about 5,000 emergency room visits a week since July. That compares with about 500 a week in the first half of the year. The report says children are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 06:00 LONDON
Woodside scraps emissions and clean energy targets after profit surge linked to Iran conflict
Australia's biggest oil and gas company has scrapped its long-term emissions and clean energy targets after reporting a sharp rise in profit linked to higher crude prices during the Iran conflict. Woodside Energy said sales profit rose 27% to $1.67bn in the six-month reporting period, according to financial results lodged on Tuesday. The company also said it expects further trading gains by redirecting barrels to markets paying premium prices.The Perth-headquartered group said it would drop a commitment to invest $US5bn in new energy products, including hydrogen, by 2030. It has also placed its ammonia business in the United States under... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 05:02 LONDON
US support for Iran war falls as Trump approval hits record low
Public support in the United States for military action against Iran has fallen to its lowest level since the conflict began, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Monday. The survey also found President Donald Trump's approval rating holding at 33%, matching the lowest level recorded in the polling series across both of his terms. The findings point to growing political pressure on the White House as the war continues and economic concerns deepen.The poll found that 31% of Americans surveyed support US military action against Iran, down from 37% in March and 34% earlier this month. Among Republican respondents,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 23:04 LONDON
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US military strike in eastern Pacific kills two as campaign resumes after pause
The US military has carried out another lethal strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people it accused of trafficking drugs. The attack took place on Sunday and was announced by US Southern Command on Monday, ending a pause of more than two months in the campaign against alleged drug boats in Latin America's Caribbean and eastern Pacific routes. The command said the target was a low-profile vessel operating along established narcotrafficking routes.US Southern Command said the strike was a "lethal kinetic strike" and did not provide evidence that the vessel was carrying drugs. It said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
Houthis claim missile strike on Saudi ship off Yanbu as operator confirms incident
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for a missile strike on the Saudi vessel Amzan off the coast of Yanbu in the Red Sea. Saudi shipping company Bahri later confirmed that the ship had been involved in a maritime incident and said all crew members were safe. The company said there were no injuries and that it remained in contact with the vessel while coordinating with the relevant authorities.According to the supplied material, a Houthi military spokesperson said the vessel was targeted off Yanbu with a ballistic missile. The group said the attack was part of what it described as an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 21:32 LONDON
Norway to press ahead with Arctic drilling in the Barents Sea amid EU energy review
Norway says it will continue developing oil and gas resources in the Barents Sea despite European Union policy pressure to halt new drilling in the Arctic. Energy Minister Terje Aasland said the work will go ahead, arguing that continued activity in the region serves both Norwegian and European interests. The comments came ahead of ONS, Norway's biannual energy conference, which began on Monday.Aasland said the EU is reviewing its support for a ban on new Arctic drilling because of energy-security concerns. He said the current geopolitical and security environment, together with the resource situation, supports continued development in the Barents... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 20:06 LONDON
Iran reports major new gas reserve discovery in Fars province amid war-hit energy sector
Iran has said it discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas in the southern province of Fars, in a development announced as the country's energy system remains under strain from months of attacks. Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad said on state television that more than 160 billion cubic metres could potentially be recovered from the field. He described the gas as sweet natural gas, meaning it contains very little hydrogen sulphide and is therefore cheaper to develop and operate.The announcement was made on Sunday and comes months into a wider Middle East war that has damaged Iran's energy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
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Trump renews Strait of Hormuz claim as Iran threatens to keep waterway closed
Donald Trump has renewed his claim over the Strait of Hormuz after posting a map on Truth Social that depicted the strategic waterway as "new American territory". He did not comment on the image, but the post revived a dispute that has already drawn sharp responses from Iranian officials. The exchange centres on one of the world's most important shipping lanes and comes amid continuing tension between Washington and Tehran.The latest remarks were followed by a direct warning from Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, who said the strait would remain closed until the United States changes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 15:29 LONDON
Chile closes embassy in Tehran amid US-Iran tensions
Chile has announced it will close its embassy in Tehran on 31 August, citing an internal operational reorganisation and security factors in the Middle East. The decision was set out in an official statement from Chile's foreign ministry on Saturday, and it comes as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to rise. Chile said the move is preventive and does not amount to a break in diplomatic relations with Iran.According to the statement, consular services previously handled by the embassy in the Iranian capital will be transferred to Chile's consulate in Ankara. The ministry said the closure is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 03:31 LONDON
Russian drone strike on Kryvyi Rih shopping centre kills 16 as EU threatens tougher sanctions
Ukrainian officials say the death toll from a Russian drone strike on a shopping centre in the central city of Kryvyi Rih has risen to 16, with 130 people injured. The attack hit the city's largest shopping complex in two waves on Friday, according to local and national officials. A second drone reportedly struck about half an hour after the first, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying it appeared to be targeting emergency responders.The head of the Dnipropetrovsk regional military administration, Oleksandr Ganzha, said the latest death toll had risen from earlier figures. Ukrainian emergency services initially reported 15 dead and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 02:59 LONDON
Germany probes suspected Russia-linked weapons cache near Berlin as investigation widens
German authorities are investigating a suspected weapons cache near Berlin that intelligence officials believe may have been intended for assassinations linked to Russia. The case has now widened to include a suspect in Romania, according to Germany's interior minister, Alexander Dobrindt, who said federal prosecutors are examining allegations of espionage and the preparation of a serious act of violence threatening the state. Officials have not confirmed Russian involvement, but Dobrindt said he could not rule out the involvement of foreign powers.The cache was first identified last October in woods on the outskirts of Berlin, after Germany's domestic intelligence agency became... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 17:59 LONDON
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US shifts last aircraft carrier in Asia to Middle East as Iran war strains regional posture
The United States has moved its last aircraft carrier in Asia, the USS George Washington, from Japan to the Middle East as the war involving Iran continues into its sixth month. The redeployment is part of a wider shift of military assets away from the Asia-Pacific region to support operations in the Middle East. It has prompted concern among US allies in Asia about whether Washington can maintain its deterrence posture toward China.The carrier was sent to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for nine months at a stretch. Reports cited in the source material said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 14:00 LONDON
Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists convicted as sentencing awaits
Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung have been found guilty in Hong Kong of inciting subversion in a case tied to annual vigils for the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. The verdict was delivered under the city's 2020 national security law, which has become the legal basis for some of the most closely watched political prosecutions in Hong Kong. Sentencing will take place later, and the two defendants face a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.The pair were leaders of the now-defunct Hong Kong Alliance, which organised the city's annual Victoria Park vigils. A third defendant, former lawmaker Albert Ho, pleaded... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 04:00 LONDON
Yemen fighting intensifies as government and Houthis trade attacks
Yemen's conflict has intensified sharply, with government forces saying they carried out 81 attacks on Houthi positions in the past 24 hours. The Houthis, meanwhile, said they launched drone strikes on two targets in Saudi Arabia's Najran province, including Najran airport and an Aramco facility. The exchanges mark one of the clearest signs in months that the country's long-running war may be moving back toward wider confrontation.Government spokesperson Majed Abdullah al-Nuzaili said the strikes led to the "neutralisation" of a number of Houthi fighters and field commanders. The Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said the group "successfully" hit the two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
US and regional powers intensify push to reunify Libya after years of division
The United States is intensifying efforts to bring Libya's rival governments under a single authority, according to the supplied material. Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye are also backing the push for what the article describes as a return to "One Libya". The effort comes as Libya remains split between two administrations more than a decade after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi.The reported diplomatic drive is linked to Libya's long-running political and military division. The country's current power structure is split between the UN-recognised Government of National Unity in Tripoli, led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, and an eastern administration based... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 17:05 LONDON
Armed men seize tanker off Yemen and divert it toward Somalia
A tanker has been seized in the Gulf of Aden after six armed people boarded the vessel off the coast of Yemen and took control of it, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre. The ship, identified as Seamull and also known as SIBU 1, was reported to be travelling westwards when it broadcast a distress call saying it was being approached by an unauthorised vessel. The incident took place about 136 nautical miles east of Yemen's Al Mukalla, placing it in a major international shipping corridor.UKMTO said it received confirmation that the tanker had been boarded and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 17:00 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
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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
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
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
