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Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine ports hit, Middle East tensions rise and markets rally on risk-on mood

Russia has intensified missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea ports, with Odesa among the main targets, damaging port infrastructure and adding pressure on export routes that are already under strain. NATO says it is working urgently to supply Ukraine with air defences after Kyiv failed to intercept any of the Russian ballistic missiles fired in Wednesday's overnight strike. πŸ”— πŸ”—In the Middle East, Israel said two reserve soldiers were killed in combat in southern Lebanon as fighting with Hezbollah continued near the border. The Israeli military also said it would keep operating proactively in Gaza, even as Prime... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Recap 360LiveNews Recap | 06 Aug 2026 08:39 LONDON
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Nigeria rescues 308 abductees in major joint security operation Nigeria rescues 308 abductees in major joint security operation

Nigeria rescues 308 abductees in major joint security operation

Nigeria's presidency says security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in Niger and Kwara states, in what officials described as the country's largest single-day rescue operation. The victims were recovered from the Kainji Lake National Park area in Niger State during a joint operation involving the military, police, intelligence services and the National Counter-Terrorism Centre. Officials said the rescued group included 163 people taken in a February attack on Woro community in Kwara State and at least 145 others abducted in Niger State.Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed the operation and viewed it... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 08:31 LONDON
Russia intensifies strikes across Ukraine as Black Sea ship attack kills crew member Russia intensifies strikes across Ukraine as Black Sea ship attack kills crew member

Russia intensifies strikes across Ukraine as Black Sea ship attack kills crew member

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least seven people and wounded dozens more overnight, while a separate strike damaged a foreign-flagged grain ship in the Black Sea and killed one crew member. The incidents were reported in Balaklia in the east, the Sumy region in the north, and Kherson in the south, alongside the maritime strike near Odessa. The latest attacks add to a broader pattern of pressure on both civilian areas and Ukraine's export routes.In Balaklia, rescue teams worked to extinguish fires and clear debris after strikes on residential buildings killed three people, according to local authorities cited in... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 08:29 LONDON
Iran and Oman agree Strait of Hormuz transit route as talks continue over joint management Iran and Oman agree Strait of Hormuz transit route as talks continue over joint management

Iran and Oman agree Strait of Hormuz transit route as talks continue over joint management

Iran says it and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and are finalising arrangements for joint management of the strategic waterway. The announcement points to a possible step towards reopening a route that is central to global energy shipping, although officials said the process is still subject to further review. Tehran also said the understanding does not mean the strait is yet safe for all vessels.Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the geographical coordinates of the route had been agreed and that a joint statement was in the final review and drafting stage.... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 07:30 LONDON
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Iran and Oman deal faces shipping industry pushback over Strait of Hormuz toll fears Iran and Oman deal faces shipping industry pushback over Strait of Hormuz toll fears

Iran and Oman deal faces shipping industry pushback over Strait of Hormuz toll fears

Eight of the world's largest shipping associations have urged the United Nations to oppose any compulsory charges for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as reports continue that Iran and Oman are nearing an arrangement to manage the waterway. In a letter sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez, the groups said that tolls or service fees would amount to a significant break with established international practice. They warned that such a system could affect global trade, energy prices and the legal framework governing straits used for international navigation.The letter was sent on Monday... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 06:59 LONDON
Australian silicon maker to exit US market after new tariffs Australian silicon maker to exit US market after new tariffs

Australian silicon maker to exit US market after new tariffs

Australia's only silicon manufacturer, Simcoa, says it will pull its business out of the United States on 14 August after a new tariff decision made sales there uneconomic. The company says the additional levy on its silicon exports has left it with no viable way to continue in the market. Simcoa has said it will instead look for alternative buyers in South-East Asia and India.The company's vice-president, David Miles, said the business had no choice but to leave the US market for good. He said Simcoa had a limited amount of stock already in warehouses in the United States, most... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 06:35 LONDON
US refunds about $100bn in tariffs after Supreme Court strike-down US refunds about $100bn in tariffs after Supreme Court strike-down

US refunds about $100bn in tariffs after Supreme Court strike-down

The United States has refunded about $100bn in tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump exceeded his authority when he used emergency powers to impose many of the levies. Customs officials said the repayments have been made since the court's February decision, which struck down a large part of the tariff regime. The filing was made in the US Court of International Trade and gives the clearest official picture yet of the scale of the refunds.According to US Customs and Border Protection, more than three-quarters of $128.68bn in tariff revenues identified as potential and certified refunds have now... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 05:00 LONDON
Israeli court blocks plan to surround prison with crocodile-filled moat Israeli court blocks plan to surround prison with crocodile-filled moat

Israeli court blocks plan to surround prison with crocodile-filled moat

A Jerusalem court has temporarily blocked a government plan to place Nile crocodiles around Ketziot Prison in southern Israel. The ruling has opened a legal and political dispute over a proposal that had been discussed for months but had only recently drawn wider public attention. The prison is in the Negev Desert near the Egyptian border and holds many Palestinian prisoners, including some accused of involvement in the 7 October 2023 attacks.The temporary injunction was announced by the Jerusalem District Court on Sunday, local time, preventing the Israel Prison Service from moving ahead with the crocodile deployment. The plan had... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 03:30 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific open higher as Nikkei, ASX and Kospi surge, while oil and the dollar ease Tokyo and Asia-Pacific open higher as Nikkei, ASX and Kospi surge, while oil and the dollar ease

Tokyo and Asia-Pacific open higher as Nikkei, ASX and Kospi surge, while oil and the dollar ease

Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened with a strong risk-on tone, led by a sharp jump in the Nikkei 225, a powerful rally in the Kospi and gains in the ASX 200. The move came alongside a steep drop in WTI crude, a softer USD/JPY and broad strength in precious metals, with gold, silver, platinum and palladium all advancing. The scale of the Kospi move stands out as the most extreme reading in the data, while the oil decline and weaker dollar are the clearest cross-asset signals shaping the session. [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Markets Intelligence 360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 06 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
US officials reject reports of dangerously low munitions stockpiles after Iran war US officials reject reports of dangerously low munitions stockpiles after Iran war

US officials reject reports of dangerously low munitions stockpiles after Iran war

The White House and Pentagon have rejected reports that US munitions stocks have fallen to dangerously low levels after five months of war on Iran. The dispute centres on air-defence interceptors used in Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, systems, which experts say are especially important for protecting US forces and allies. The issue has drawn attention because it touches both battlefield readiness and the ability of Washington to sustain support for partners abroad.In a statement provided on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said the United States has "far more munitions than anyone in the world" and more... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 23:33 LONDON
Germany investigates armed drone found near cargo planes at Leipzig airport Germany investigates armed drone found near cargo planes at Leipzig airport

Germany investigates armed drone found near cargo planes at Leipzig airport

German authorities are investigating after police in Saxony said an employee found a drone carrying an unknown explosive device in the secure cargo flight operations area at Leipzig airport. The drone was discovered near the airport's southern runway and close to Ukrainian cargo planes, according to the supporting material. Officials said the device did not detonate because the detonator was faulty.The incident has been described as a serious aviation security breach because the drone reached a restricted area at one of Germany's key cargo hubs. The airport is used for freight operations linked to Ukrainian Antonov aircraft, as well as... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 19:01 LONDON

Day News Recap: Kyiv hit again as Gaza, Hormuz and West Bank tensions deepen across several fronts

At least 17 people were killed and more than 40 injured in another overnight Russian attack on Kyiv, with rescue work still under way as officials warned the toll could rise. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strikes on the capital and surrounding region showed Ukraine urgently needed more air defences. πŸ”— πŸ”—Ukraine also said a Russian drone chased a fruit and vegetable seller around his stall in Kherson before exploding beside his van, and Zelenskyy shared footage of the attack. Kyiv further said North Korea is deploying a missile unit with six launchers and 120 ballistic missiles to western Russia,... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Recap 360LiveNews Recap | 05 Aug 2026 18:21 LONDON
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Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 17 as Zelenskyy calls for more air defences Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 17 as Zelenskyy calls for more air defences

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 17 as Zelenskyy calls for more air defences

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and injured 44 others, as emergency crews continued work at damaged sites. The attack hit business premises and a train station, adding to the toll from the overnight assault reported earlier in the day. Zelenskyy said the strikes also damaged civilian facilities including a brewing company, a warehouse for construction material and a mail sorting office.He said the attack lasted about two hours and involved ballistic missiles and drones, describing it as part of a series of large-scale Russian... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 15:29 LONDON
Iraq faces mounting crisis as Shia armed groups resist disarmament deadline Iraq faces mounting crisis as Shia armed groups resist disarmament deadline

Iraq faces mounting crisis as Shia armed groups resist disarmament deadline

Iraq's government is facing a growing political and security crisis as a September 30 deadline approaches for restricting weapons to state control. The dispute centres on powerful Shia armed factions that have rejected or questioned the plan, even as some other groups have said they will integrate into the state's armed forces. The issue has become one of the clearest tests yet of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's authority over armed actors outside formal state structures.Kataib Hezbollah, described as one of Iraq's most heavily armed Iran-aligned paramilitary groups, has explicitly رفآ the government's mandate and said it will keep what it... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 15:03 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech, Chips and Precious Metals Lead a Broad Risk Rally Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech, Chips and Precious Metals Lead a Broad Risk Rally

Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech, Chips and Precious Metals Lead a Broad Risk Rally

Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a powerful risk-on tone, led by a surge in AI and chip stocks, a sharp jump in the Nasdaq, and broad gains across the S&P 500, Dow and Russell 2000. Tech, defense, banks and metals were all firmer, while crude oil and the dollar-yen pair moved lower, reinforcing the view that easing energy prices and a softer dollar are supporting equities and precious metals. [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Markets Intelligence 360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
UN says Iran has executed at least 56 people since March amid crackdown on dissent UN says Iran has executed at least 56 people since March amid crackdown on dissent

UN says Iran has executed at least 56 people since March amid crackdown on dissent

The United Nations human rights chief has said Iran has executed at least 56 people since 19 March on national security-related charges. Volker Turk said 27 of those cases were linked to nationwide protests that began earlier this year. He warned that capital punishment was being used to instil fear and suppress dissent.In a statement released on Wednesday, Turk said he was alarmed by the rise in executions and death sentences issued in Iran since March. The UN Human Rights Office said more than 100 other people remain at risk of execution on similar security charges. It also said executions... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Iran, Oman and US near interim Strait of Hormuz deal amid ceasefire push Iran, Oman and US near interim Strait of Hormuz deal amid ceasefire push

Iran, Oman and US near interim Strait of Hormuz deal amid ceasefire push

The United States, Iran and Oman are reported to be close to an interim agreement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing tensions over shipping through one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints. The proposed arrangement is also intended to restore the June 17 ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, while leaving room for broader talks on Iran's nuclear programme and other issues. The development comes as commercial traffic through the waterway remains heavily disrupted.US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday evening that negotiations with Iran were "moving along very nicely" and suggested a decision could come within... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 13:30 LONDON

Breakfast News Recap: Kyiv hit hard as Gaza dispute deepens and markets rally on softer oil

Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 15 people overnight and wounded dozens more, as authorities said the toll was still rising. The attack added to pressure on Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared footage of a drone strike on a civilian vegetable seller in Kherson. πŸ”— πŸ”—In Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would not withdraw from its current lines until Hamas had completely disarmed, hardening the dispute over any ceasefire deal. The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Gaza remains unsafe for civilians as Israeli attacks continue, with strikes hitting... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Recap 360LiveNews Recap | 05 Aug 2026 08:35 LONDON
Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz as deal may be near Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz as deal may be near

Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz as deal may be near

US President Donald Trump has said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as today or tomorrow, while warning that Iran would be hit very hard if negotiations fail. His comments came as the strategic waterway remained at the centre of talks involving the United States, Oman and Iran over traffic through the passage. The latest remarks add urgency to a dispute that has already unsettled global energy markets and shipping.Trump said negotiators had a very good day and told reporters in California that the strait would be open very soon, or Iran would face... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 05 Aug 2026 07:01 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Surges, Yen Strengthens and Oil Slides on Asia-Pacific Risk Repricing Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Surges, Yen Strengthens and Oil Slides on Asia-Pacific Risk Repricing

Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Surges, Yen Strengthens and Oil Slides on Asia-Pacific Risk Repricing

Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a strong risk-on tone, led by a sharp jump in Japan’s Nikkei 225 and gains across Hong Kong, Australia and South Korea. The move came alongside a weaker USD/JPY, a steep drop in WTI crude, and firmer precious metals, suggesting investors are rotating toward equities while reassessing energy and currency risks. [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Markets Intelligence 360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 05 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Argentina grain exports disrupted as maritime pilots strike over deregulation decree Argentina grain exports disrupted as maritime pilots strike over deregulation decree

Argentina grain exports disrupted as maritime pilots strike over deregulation decree

Argentina's grain export system has been disrupted after maritime pilots walked off the job, preventing ships from entering and leaving key ports. The strike has affected more than 45 vessels, according to a business chamber representative, and has slowed commercial activity in one of the world's most important food-export corridors. The disruption is centred on ports along the Parana River, through which most of the country's soy, corn and wheat shipments move.The walkout began on Monday after the government published a decree on Friday that deregulates river navigation services. The decree was signed by President Javier Milei and says it... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 22:03 LONDON
Iran boosts military strength during ceasefire with US as talks continue Iran boosts military strength during ceasefire with US as talks continue

Iran boosts military strength during ceasefire with US as talks continue

Iranian military officials say they are using the ceasefire period to accelerate missile and drone production, repair damaged systems and bring new equipment into service. The comments come as Tehran says it is preparing for the possibility that war could resume if negotiations fail. The developments are taking place in Tehran, where officials are also describing the ceasefire as a window to recover and adapt.Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said this week that Iran had made "maximum use" of the ceasefire and of a now-suspended memorandum of understanding signed with the United States in June. He said efforts included inducting existing... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 20:29 LONDON

Day News Recap: Oil swings on Iran talks as Gaza, wildfires and health crises add to global strain

Oil markets were the biggest story of the day, with prices first jumping on the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and then falling sharply after US officials said talks with Iran and Oman could produce a deal this week to reopen the route. The disruption has already lifted profits at major energy companies, including BP, which reported quarterly earnings of $5.73bn, its highest in four years. πŸ”— πŸ”— πŸ”—In the Middle East, the diplomatic and military picture remained tense. Iran said it did not want to widen the conflict, even as President Donald Trump said talks had resumed... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Recap 360LiveNews Recap | 04 Aug 2026 18:24 LONDON
European markets close higher as oil slumps, euro and pound firm, and autos lead the rally European markets close higher as oil slumps, euro and pound firm, and autos lead the rally

European markets close higher as oil slumps, euro and pound firm, and autos lead the rally

Executive summary: European equities finished broadly higher, led by the Euro Stoxx 50, DAX and CAC 40, while Brent crude tumbled more than 10% and helped ease the inflation backdrop. Currency moves were also notable, with the euro and pound both firmer against the dollar and USD/JPY sliding sharply. Autos, platinum and palladium outperformed, while the FTSE 100 lagged with only a modest gain. [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Markets Intelligence 360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Cameroon's Biya reshuffles army amid prolonged absence abroad Cameroon's Biya reshuffles army amid prolonged absence abroad

Cameroon's Biya reshuffles army amid prolonged absence abroad

Cameroon's President Paul Biya has reshuffled key military posts while remaining out of public view for nearly two months. The 93-year-old leader appointed new officials to senior army positions and promoted five colonels to brigadier general. The changes were announced as concern grows over his prolonged stay abroad.One of those promoted, Raymond Jean Charles Beko'o Abondo, was immediately reappointed as commander of the elite presidential guard. That unit is responsible for protecting Biya, and he has held the post since 2013. The decrees were issued on Monday from Geneva, where Biya has been staying since leaving Cameroon on 7 June... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
US Army has used nearly all long-range precision missile stocks in Iran war, report says US Army has used nearly all long-range precision missile stocks in Iran war, report says

US Army has used nearly all long-range precision missile stocks in Iran war, report says

The US Army has used "practically all" of its long-range precision missile stockpile during the war against Iran, according to a report published on Tuesday. The shortage is said to involve Army surface-to-surface systems, including Army Tactical Missile Systems and Precision Strike Missiles. The report says this is the first confirmed sign of low stocks in these offensive weapons since the conflict began.Three people familiar with US military data were cited as saying the depletion is linked to the sustained pace of operations in the war, which entered its sixth month in August. The report also said the conflict began... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON

Noontime News Recap: Deadly fires, floods and strikes hit multiple regions as BP and Palantir beat forecasts

Russian and Ukrainian strikes overnight have killed civilians on both sides of the border, while also hitting logistics sites, according to regional officials and local authorities. πŸ”—In Crimea, Russian installed officials said four people were killed when a soldier opened fire in the village of Khmelnytske, and three others were wounded as the investigation continues. πŸ”—In Ethiopia, 14 people were killed when a landslide struck Tsadqane D monastery in the northern Amhara region during an overnight prayer service, according to local reports. πŸ”—Severe weather has also caused fresh loss of life in Asia, where Sri Lanka has closed schools in... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Recap 360LiveNews Recap | 04 Aug 2026 12:21 LONDON
Apple launches new legal challenge to UK order for access to encrypted user data Apple launches new legal challenge to UK order for access to encrypted user data

Apple launches new legal challenge to UK order for access to encrypted user data

Apple has confirmed that it has launched a new legal complaint against the UK government at a court that hears objections to the use of covert surveillance powers. The company has not said publicly what the complaint covers, but the dispute is understood to concern a Home Office demand for access to highly encrypted user data. The row centres on material protected by Apple's Advanced Data Protection system, which the company says it cannot itself access.The latest filing comes after a dispute that has been running since early 2025. Apple withdrew Advanced Data Protection for new UK users in February... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
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Tehran synagogue reduced to rubble in Israeli air strike, witnesses say Tehran synagogue reduced to rubble in Israeli air strike, witnesses say

Tehran synagogue reduced to rubble in Israeli air strike, witnesses say

A historic synagogue in Tehran was destroyed in an Israeli air strike on 7 April, according to a worshipper and an expert familiar with the site. The Rafi-Nia synagogue, in Malek Lane near the Iranian capital's historic centre, was hit in the early hours of the morning, with witnesses saying three strikes landed around 3:30am. The building and a neighbouring property were left in ruins, and residents later returned to find their homes and belongings damaged or destroyed.One worshipper, Marjan, said she was alerted by a neighbour shortly before dawn and rushed to the scene. She said emergency services were... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 11:04 LONDON
Four killed in Crimea shooting as investigation continues Four killed in Crimea shooting as investigation continues

Four killed in Crimea shooting as investigation continues

Russian-installed officials in Crimea said four people were killed when a soldier opened fire in the village of Khmelnytske, in an incident that also left three others injured. The attacker was detained, and the motive was still being investigated, according to the regional governor, Mikhail Razvozhayev. Officials said the gunman first shot at fellow soldiers, killing one and wounding another, before turning the weapon on civilians.Razvozhayev said the civilian dead were two men aged 71 and 59, and a 64-year-old woman. He said doctors were "doing everything possible to save" those injured, while urging people to rely only on official... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 11:01 LONDON
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BP reports four-year-high profits as Middle East war pushes up oil prices BP reports four-year-high profits as Middle East war pushes up oil prices

BP reports four-year-high profits as Middle East war pushes up oil prices

BP has reported quarterly profits of $5.73bn, its highest in four years, after the war in the Middle East drove up oil prices. The oil company said Brent crude averaged $103.85 a barrel in the April-to-June period, compared with $67.88 in the same quarter a year earlier. The rise in crude prices has also fed through into higher petrol, diesel and household energy costs in many places.The profit figure was more than double the $2.35bn BP made in the same period last year. It was also the company's strongest quarterly result since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022.... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 10:30 LONDON

Breakfast News Recap: Trump says Iran talks are under way as Gaza, Hormuz and markets stay in focus

Donald Trump said talks with Iran were continuing and warned Tehran it faced a final chance over the nuclear issue and the Strait of Hormuz, even as Iranian officials denied wanting to widen the conflict and said they would defend the country if needed. The mixed messages have deepened uncertainty over diplomacy and regional security. πŸ”— πŸ”—That uncertainty was sharpened after a cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman, with separate reports again highlighting the risk to shipping in the waterway. The incident comes as the US and Iran trade conflicting claims... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Recap 360LiveNews Recap | 04 Aug 2026 08:42 LONDON
European markets open higher as oil slumps, euro and sterling firm, and autos lead the rally European markets open higher as oil slumps, euro and sterling firm, and autos lead the rally

European markets open higher as oil slumps, euro and sterling firm, and autos lead the rally

Executive summary: European equities opened broadly stronger, with the Euro Stoxx 50, DAX and CAC 40 all advancing more than 2% while Brent crude dropped sharply and the dollar weakened against the euro and pound. The move points to a classic risk-on start for the region, helped by lower energy costs and a softer USD/JPY, although the FTSE 100 lagged slightly in early trade. [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews Markets Intelligence 360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 04 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
25 US states sue Trump administration to block tariffs on 60 trading partners 25 US states sue Trump administration to block tariffs on 60 trading partners

25 US states sue Trump administration to block tariffs on 60 trading partners

The lawsuit was filed in the US Court of International Trade in New York by 25 states, nearly all led by Democrats, with two Republican-led states among them. The coalition is seeking to halt the tariffs, have them declared unlawful and secure refunds for duties already collected. The challenge targets new levies of 10% to 12.5% imposed on 60 trading partners.According to the court filing, the tariffs were introduced after probes by the US Trade Representative into allegations of forced labour in supply chains, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The states argued there was no rational... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 05:59 LONDON
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US probes possible Iranian-linked cyberattacks on water systems in seven states US probes possible Iranian-linked cyberattacks on water systems in seven states

US probes possible Iranian-linked cyberattacks on water systems in seven states

US authorities are investigating reported cyberattacks on water systems in Minnesota and six other states, after officials said some of the activity disrupted water operations. Minnesota first reported that more than 30 of its state water systems had faced what it described as a coordinated cyberattack. Days later, the FBI said cyberattacks had been reported in seven states, widening the scope of the inquiry.The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is reportedly examining whether there is a possible Iranian connection to the Minnesota attacks, according to US media reports. The agency has not commented publicly on the reported probe. US... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 05:30 LONDON
Kremlin critic Boris Nadezhdin says he has fled Russia for Paris amid election crackdown Kremlin critic Boris Nadezhdin says he has fled Russia for Paris amid election crackdown

Kremlin critic Boris Nadezhdin says he has fled Russia for Paris amid election crackdown

Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has said he has left Russia and is now in Paris after a series of moves by the authorities that blocked his political activity. In a video filmed with the Eiffel Tower in the background, the 63-year-old said he was "alive and free" but "not in Russia at the moment". He added that he needed "to get my bearings and figure out what to do next".Nadezhdin said he had recently been detained and then faced further pressure after announcing plans to run in September's parliamentary elections. According to the reports, the justice ministry designated him... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 17:32 LONDON
Kurdish regional leader meets Syrian president in Damascus over SDF integration and rights Kurdish regional leader meets Syrian president in Damascus over SDF integration and rights

Kurdish regional leader meets Syrian president in Damascus over SDF integration and rights

Iraqi Kurdish regional leader Nechirvan Barzani has met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus for talks focused on the future of the Syrian Democratic Forces and Kurdish rights in post-Assad Syria. The meeting, held at the People's Palace, was described as the first visit by a Kurdish leader to Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. It comes after months of engagement between the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq and Syria's new administration.According to Syria's state news agency, the two sides discussed bilateral relations between Erbil and Damascus, along with regional issues they said required greater cooperation and coordination. The... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 17:30 LONDON
Romania uses controlled blast to divert Danube water to nuclear reactor amid drought crisis Romania uses controlled blast to divert Danube water to nuclear reactor amid drought crisis

Romania uses controlled blast to divert Danube water to nuclear reactor amid drought crisis

Romanian naval forces have carried out a controlled explosion on the Danube to help redirect cooling water towards the country's remaining working reactor at the Cernavodă nuclear plant. The operation took place as record-low river levels continued to disrupt power generation in Romania and neighbouring Hungary. Authorities said the measure was intended to keep the reactor operating during an acute water shortage linked to drought and heat.The blast used 180kg of explosives, according to a report cited in the supplied material, to move a large rock that was restricting the flow of water. Officials said the action would allow a... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 16:30 LONDON
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Moscow restaurant bombing death toll rises to five as Russia blames Ukraine Moscow restaurant bombing death toll rises to five as Russia blames Ukraine

Moscow restaurant bombing death toll rises to five as Russia blames Ukraine

Russia has blamed Ukraine for a bombing at an upmarket restaurant in central Moscow that killed five people and injured 19 others. The blast happened on Saturday evening near the entrance to Balzi Rossi, an Italian restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square, in one of the capital's Stalin-era skyscrapers. Authorities said an unidentified woman carrying an improvised explosive device was stopped by a security guard before the device detonated moments later.Russia's foreign ministry accused Kyiv of carrying out the attack, while investigators continued to examine who planned it and who may have been the intended target. Reports cited by Russian and independent... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 12:02 LONDON
Naples-area earthquake injures 26 as aftershocks continue in Campi Flegrei Naples-area earthquake injures 26 as aftershocks continue in Campi Flegrei

Naples-area earthquake injures 26 as aftershocks continue in Campi Flegrei

A shallow magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei volcanic area near Naples late on Friday, injuring 26 people and causing fresh damage in Pozzuoli. The quake was recorded at a depth of three kilometres and was followed by a series of smaller aftershocks. Around 300 residents were evacuated, with most of the damage concentrated in the town closest to the epicentre.Italy's civil protection service said five of the injured were taken to hospital. Several unoccupied buildings collapsed, and landslides were reported in the affected area. Officials have continued to urge caution as seismic and volcanic activity in Campi Flegrei... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 11:05 LONDON
Cuba reports another nationwide blackout as grid recovery efforts continue Cuba reports another nationwide blackout as grid recovery efforts continue

Cuba reports another nationwide blackout as grid recovery efforts continue

State electricity operator UNE has reported another nationwide blackout in Cuba, describing the latest outage as a total disconnection of the national power system. The disruption affected Havana and the wider island, leaving large parts of the country without electricity. It is the latest in a series of grid collapses to hit the Caribbean nation.UNE said protocols to restore the grid were under way after the system went down. The supporting report said the west of the country had already lost power 24 hours earlier, before the outage spread more widely. Residents in Havana were also left without electricity as... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 10:59 LONDON
Japan and US confirm rare joint intervention to support yen as officials signal more action Japan and US confirm rare joint intervention to support yen as officials signal more action

Japan and US confirm rare joint intervention to support yen as officials signal more action

Japan and the United States have confirmed that they carried out a coordinated intervention in foreign exchange markets last week to support the yen. The move was aimed at stopping the currency from sliding to a fresh 40-year low, according to the supplied material. It is the first joint intervention by the two countries since 2011, making it a rare step in currency management.Japan's Ministry of Finance said the action took place on Friday and was intended to counter excessive volatility and disorderly movements in the yen. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also said the coordinated foreign exchange actions were... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 08:29 LONDON
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Greece wildfire response hit by helicopter collision west of Athens as one crew survives Greece wildfire response hit by helicopter collision west of Athens as one crew survives

Greece wildfire response hit by helicopter collision west of Athens as one crew survives

Two firefighting helicopters collided in mid-air on Sunday while responding to a wildfire in Greece, leaving two crew members dead and two others alive after an emergency landing and a crash in a ravine. The incident happened about 65 km west of Athens, near the Attica-Boeotia border, as crews were working on a large blaze in the area. Video from the scene showed one Bell helicopter striking the propellers of the other before one aircraft caught fire and went down.The Greek Fire Service said the helicopters were leased and were taking part in efforts to tackle the wildfire. The dead... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 22:02 LONDON
Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly strikes as death toll rises to at least 14 Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly strikes as death toll rises to at least 14

Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly strikes as death toll rises to at least 14

Officials in Ukraine and Russia said a fresh exchange of strikes has killed at least 14 people in total, with deaths reported in several regions on both sides of the border. Ukrainian attacks on Russia killed at least nine people, while Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least five, according to the supplied reports. The incidents were reported on 2 August and affected areas including Belgorod, Saratov and Udmurtia in Russia, and Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv in Ukraine.Russian regional officials said four people were killed in Belgorod region, including a 13-year-old girl near a playground, while two more died in... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 20:29 LONDON
Overnight Israeli strikes kill civilians in Gaza as ceasefire talks continue Overnight Israeli strikes kill civilians in Gaza as ceasefire talks continue

Overnight Israeli strikes kill civilians in Gaza as ceasefire talks continue

Overnight Israeli strikes hit multiple residential buildings across Gaza and killed at least eight people, according to civil defence officials. The attacks were reported around midnight and affected sites in the central Gaza Strip, Gaza City and the area northwest of Khan Younis in the south. The strikes came as diplomatic efforts over the wider conflict continued, with no immediate sign that the violence on the ground had eased.Civil defence officials said a man and his wife were killed when an Israeli military helicopter struck an apartment near the central Gaza Strip. They said an elderly man and a child... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 07:00 LONDON
Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on water systems as FBI investigates Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on water systems as FBI investigates

Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on water systems as FBI investigates

Michigan has reported cyberattacks on nine of its water systems, widening a developing investigation that first emerged in Minnesota earlier in the week. The FBI said it is investigating both incidents, while federal agencies have warned that water and wastewater infrastructure may be being targeted. Officials said no culprit has been identified so far.Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy said the state received a federal cyber alert on Tuesday about attempts to tamper with operational technology in water systems. Soon after, it received a small number of reports from communities indicating activity consistent with what federal agencies had... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 02 Aug 2026 00:00 LONDON
Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta as migration surge eases Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta as migration surge eases

Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta as migration surge eases

Spanish authorities said they began installing a 500-metre floating barrier off the Tarajal breakwater in Ceuta on Saturday morning after a sudden surge of crossings from Morocco. The measure came after Spain said crossings into the enclave had stopped overnight, following an unprecedented influx that drew alarm across the European Union. Officials said the barrier is intended to reinforce one of the main entry points into the territory and allow patrol vessels to move through a controlled channel.According to the government statement, Civil Guard police started laying the pneumatic barrier at 7:50 am local time, alongside a line of anchored... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt Moscow and St Petersburg areas Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt Moscow and St Petersburg areas

Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt Moscow and St Petersburg areas

Ukrainian drones have struck areas around Moscow and St Petersburg, adding to growing disruption in Russia's two largest cities. The reported attacks included explosions near the Russian capital and smoke rising from a warehouse fire on the outskirts of St Petersburg. The incident is the latest sign that the war is increasingly affecting urban areas far from the front line.A witness identified as Svetlana said she heard six explosions in one night while staying at a holiday house on the outskirts of Moscow. She said the property was near one of the city's airports, where drone activity has become a... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 20:33 LONDON
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Israeli West Bank raids detain seven Palestinians, including two children, as settler attacks injure couple near Ramallah Israeli West Bank raids detain seven Palestinians, including two children, as settler attacks injure couple near Ramallah

Israeli West Bank raids detain seven Palestinians, including two children, as settler attacks injure couple near Ramallah

Israeli forces detained seven Palestinians, including two children, in overnight and predawn raids across the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian local sources. In a separate incident, settlers attacked a Palestinian man and his wife on farmland near Ramallah, leaving both injured and needing hospital treatment. The incidents were reported on Saturday and involved several governorates at once, underscoring the breadth of the latest unrest.The detentions were spread across Tubas, Nablus and Bethlehem. In Tubas, forces searched a family home in Tammun and detained a 16-year-old. In Nablus, four Palestinians were detained in predawn raids on Urif, Einabus and Burqa,... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 20:31 LONDON
At least three killed in explosion near cafe in Moscow At least three killed in explosion near cafe in Moscow

At least three killed in explosion near cafe in Moscow

An explosion near a cafe in central Moscow has killed at least three people and injured 15 others, according to authorities. The blast happened on Saturday evening in Kudrinskaya Square, near Building 1, and prompted a large emergency response. Police, firefighters and other emergency services were sent to the scene as investigators began examining what caused the explosion.The Russian Interior Ministry said the blast occurred at about 8.10pm local time, or 17:10 GMT. Moscow police said the explosion caused three deaths and 15 injuries of varying seriousness. The injured were receiving medical care, while officials did not immediately say what... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 20:00 LONDON
Turkiye and Iraq sign one-year oil pipeline transit deal Turkiye and Iraq sign one-year oil pipeline transit deal

Turkiye and Iraq sign one-year oil pipeline transit deal

Turkiye and Iraq have signed a one-year agreement to keep crude flowing through the Kirkuk-Ceyhan Oil Pipeline, officials said on Saturday. The deal covers a stated transit capacity of 750,000 barrels per day and comes days after the previous bilateral arrangement lapsed. It was signed as both sides said they want to work toward a longer-term framework for the route.The agreement was concluded between Turkish state pipeline operator BOTAS and Iraq's state oil companies SOMO and NOC. Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said the deal followed a "productive meeting" in Ankara with Iraqi Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair. He said... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 18:30 LONDON
Sri Lanka court sentences former officials to death over Easter Sunday bombings as appeal looms Sri Lanka court sentences former officials to death over Easter Sunday bombings as appeal looms

Sri Lanka court sentences former officials to death over Easter Sunday bombings as appeal looms

A Sri Lankan court has sentenced former police chief Pujith Jayasundara and former Defence Ministry secretary Hemasiri Fernando to death over the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. The ruling was delivered by a three-member High Court bench in a 2-1 decision on Friday, after the state appealed a 2022 acquittal. It concerns the failure of senior officials to act on intelligence warnings before the attacks that killed hundreds and wounded more than 500.The court found the two men guilty of criminal negligence in connection with the coordinated bombings at three churches and three tourist hotels. According to the case record, an... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 17:04 LONDON
Russian strikes hit fuel storage in Odesa and tugboat in Mykolaiv amid Black Sea shipping tensions Russian strikes hit fuel storage in Odesa and tugboat in Mykolaiv amid Black Sea shipping tensions

Russian strikes hit fuel storage in Odesa and tugboat in Mykolaiv amid Black Sea shipping tensions

Russia said on Saturday that its forces struck fuel storage facilities in the Ukrainian port of Odesa and hit a tugboat used by the Ukrainian military in Mykolaiv. The reported attacks took place in two key southern ports that are central to Ukraine's maritime logistics and wartime supply chains. The battlefield claims could not be independently verified.According to the reported account, the strike in Odesa targeted fuel storage tanks, while the vessel hit in Mykolaiv was described as a marine tugboat repurposed for use by the Ukrainian army. The Russian Defence Ministry was cited as the source of the claim... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 17:00 LONDON
Two tanker attack reports near the Strait of Hormuz as UKMTO urges caution Two tanker attack reports near the Strait of Hormuz as UKMTO urges caution

Two tanker attack reports near the Strait of Hormuz as UKMTO urges caution

A British maritime security agency has reported two separate incidents involving tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, with both taking place off the coast of Oman. In the first case, a vessel said it had been struck by an unknown projectile northeast of Lima, causing damage to the engine room. Around three hours later, a second tanker reported seeing a large splash and explosion close to the ship northeast of Khasab.No injuries have been reported in either incident, and the second vessel had not reported damage at the time of the warning. The agency advised vessels in the area to... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 10:29 LONDON
Trump threatens to bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site amid fresh satellite images Trump threatens to bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site amid fresh satellite images

Trump threatens to bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site amid fresh satellite images

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to bomb a suspected underground nuclear site in Iran known as Pickaxe Mountain. Recent satellite images appear to show construction work at the location, which sits immediately south of the Natanz nuclear complex. The site has become the focus of renewed attention because it is one of the few Iranian nuclear-linked locations that has not already been struck by the United States or Israel.Trump told reporters on 21 July that the US would be hitting the area "pretty soon" and "very heavily". He returned to the subject on 28 July, saying: "I know... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
Houthis deny plan to charge ships transiting the Red Sea Houthis deny plan to charge ships transiting the Red Sea

Houthis deny plan to charge ships transiting the Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi movement has denied reports that it plans to charge ships for passing through the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. In a statement issued by the Houthi-run Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center, the group said transit through the waterway remains free. It said its so-called safe transit service is voluntary and does not require payment.The center said any person demanding money for passage does not represent Yemen or the coordination body. It also warned shipping companies not to pay or share information with unauthorised parties. The denial came after a report that the Iran-aligned group was considering fees... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 01 Aug 2026 05:30 LONDON
Poland protests Russian ambassador over missile incursion in Lublin region Poland protests Russian ambassador over missile incursion in Lublin region

Poland protests Russian ambassador over missile incursion in Lublin region

Poland has summoned the Russian ambassador after confirming that a missile landed in the village of Tarnawa Kolonia in the Lublin region on Thursday. Polish officials said the projectile was a Russian Kh-101 missile, marking a fresh cross-border security incident on NATO's eastern flank. No casualties or injuries were reported.Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Friday that the ambassador had been called in following the incursion. A spokesman for Poland's foreign ministry said the ambassador was told of Warsaw's "unequivocal condemnation" of hostile actions directed against the security of a sovereign state and its citizens. The ministry also said any... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 21:32 LONDON
India alleges over 40 deaths in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir crackdown as disputed elections continue India alleges over 40 deaths in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir crackdown as disputed elections continue

India alleges over 40 deaths in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir crackdown as disputed elections continue

India has accused Pakistan's establishment of using ruthless force against peaceful protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, saying the crackdown has left more than 40 civilians dead and many others injured. The allegation was made during a media briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs, where spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called on the international community to scrutinise the situation and hold Islamabad accountable. The comments came as elections in the region continued in three phases, with the vote due to conclude on 10 August.Jaiswal said the deaths were the result of a continuing crackdown on civilians in PoK, and described the election process... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 14:29 LONDON
Israeli detonations near Beaufort Castle damage homes in southern Lebanon Israeli detonations near Beaufort Castle damage homes in southern Lebanon

Israeli detonations near Beaufort Castle damage homes in southern Lebanon

Israeli forces carried out powerful explosions near Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese reports and statements from Israeli leaders. The blasts were reported around midnight in an area close to the Crusader-era fortress, which sits in the south of the country near territory occupied by Israel. Residents in nearby towns said the shockwaves were felt widely across the area.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said in a statement that the army had blown up a tunnel system in the Beaufort area. They said the tunnel network was linked to Hezbollah and was intended to... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 09:32 LONDON
US Senate advances Russia sanctions bill that could trigger tariffs on India and China US Senate advances Russia sanctions bill that could trigger tariffs on India and China

US Senate advances Russia sanctions bill that could trigger tariffs on India and China

The US Senate has advanced a sweeping Russia sanctions bill that could impose major tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, including India and China. The measure cleared an early hurdle in Washington by an 86-12 vote and now moves to the House of Representatives for further consideration. It is named the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026.The bill would expand pressure on Moscow by targeting the trade that helps sustain Russian energy exports. According to the supporting material, the proposal could trigger 100% tariffs on countries that continue to buy Russian oil. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 08:02 LONDON
US sanctions six entities and individuals over support for Iran's Mahan Air network US sanctions six entities and individuals over support for Iran's Mahan Air network

US sanctions six entities and individuals over support for Iran's Mahan Air network

The United States has imposed sanctions on six entities and individuals, including India-based Skiez Travels and Logistics Private Limited, over allegations that they supported Iranian airline Mahan Air and helped sustain what Washington described as a terrorist enterprise. The Treasury Department announced the measures on Thursday, saying the network acted as a set of general sales agents and logistics firms linked to the airline. The action adds to a wider campaign by Washington to restrict financial and commercial channels it says are used to support Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said anyone providing financial services, logistics or... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 07:00 LONDON
Pakistan coal mine blast in Balochistan kills at least 34 as rescue operation continues Pakistan coal mine blast in Balochistan kills at least 34 as rescue operation continues

Pakistan coal mine blast in Balochistan kills at least 34 as rescue operation continues

A coal mine blast in Pakistan's Balochistan province has killed at least 34 workers, according to the provincial disaster management authority. The explosion, caused by methane gas, tore through the mine near the provincial capital, Quetta, and triggered an overnight rescue operation. Teams were still searching for miners who remained trapped underground after the blast.The authority said in the early hours of Friday that 34 bodies had been recovered. It added that the joint rescue operation was still under way to locate and recover the remaining trapped miners. Officials did not say how many people were inside the mine when... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 05:32 LONDON
Netanyahu says Israeli special forces would respond to any ICC arrest attempt as New York trip stands Netanyahu says Israeli special forces would respond to any ICC arrest attempt as New York trip stands

Netanyahu says Israeli special forces would respond to any ICC arrest attempt as New York trip stands

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israeli special forces would be ready if anyone tried to arrest him under an International Criminal Court warrant, sharpening his response to renewed calls for his detention. He also confirmed that he still plans to travel to New York in September for the United Nations General Assembly. The remarks came in an interview after his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.Netanyahu said he had considered the possibility of an emergency landing in a country that recognises the ICC and could try to enforce the warrant. Asked about the risk,... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 15:29 LONDON
Airbus fined Β£6.4m in UK over export-control breaches involving sensitive technology Airbus fined Β£6.4m in UK over export-control breaches involving sensitive technology

Airbus fined Β£6.4m in UK over export-control breaches involving sensitive technology

Airbus has been fined Β£6.4m in the UK after admitting multiple breaches of rules governing the export and transfer of controlled technology. The settlement was reached with HM Revenue and Customs after the company self-reported offences that took place before November 2022. HMRC said the case involved failures to keep records of controlled technology exports over a sustained period.The tax authority described the payment as its largest out-of-court settlement for strategic export offences. It said the breaches related to record-keeping failures under three Open General Export Licences and one Standard Individual Export Licence. Airbus said it had paid the settlement... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 14:04 LONDON
Russia adds Telegram founder Pavel Durov to terrorist and extremist list amid wider crackdown Russia adds Telegram founder Pavel Durov to terrorist and extremist list amid wider crackdown

Russia adds Telegram founder Pavel Durov to terrorist and extremist list amid wider crackdown

Russia has added Telegram founder Pavel Durov to its list of terrorists and extremists, according to the state financial monitoring agency. The designation was announced on Thursday and marks a further escalation in Moscow's pressure on the messaging platform and its founder. It follows a formal accusation a day earlier that Durov had facilitated terrorist activity.The latest move means people and organisations on the list face restrictions on interacting with Russian media, publishing online, organising public events, taking part in elections and using financial services in the country. Russian authorities said Durov had failed to remove content that was allegedly... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:33 LONDON
Drone strike at Egypt's Damietta LNG port confirmed as fire spreads to second ship Drone strike at Egypt's Damietta LNG port confirmed as fire spreads to second ship

Drone strike at Egypt's Damietta LNG port confirmed as fire spreads to second ship

Egypt has confirmed that a drone caused the fire at Damietta port that affected two liquefied natural gas vessels, adding official backing to earlier maritime assessments. The incident involved the US-owned Energos Winter, which was struck on its starboard side at about 3:20 pm CET, according to maritime security firms cited in the supporting material. The fire then spread to the nearby Gaslog Salem, prompting an emergency response at one of Egypt's most important Mediterranean energy ports.The Egyptian cabinet said preliminary investigations by the relevant authorities found that the incident was caused by a drone. It said measures were being... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:02 LONDON
Amnesty says India's arms exports to Israel risk complicity in Gaza genocide Amnesty says India's arms exports to Israel risk complicity in Gaza genocide

Amnesty says India's arms exports to Israel risk complicity in Gaza genocide

Amnesty International has accused India of continuing to supply weapons, ammunition and components to Israeli military suppliers despite the war in Gaza. In a report shared on Thursday, the rights group said the shipments create a substantial risk that the goods could be used in what it described as the ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The allegation centres on trade flows that Amnesty says have continued since the start of the Israeli offensive on 7 October 2023.The report says Amnesty investigators analysed 2,596 shipments of weapons, ammunition, parts and components sent from India to Israel since that date. It... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 09:06 LONDON
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye collapses in court and is taken to intensive care Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye collapses in court and is taken to intensive care

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye collapses in court and is taken to intensive care

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been admitted to intensive care in Kampala after collapsing unconscious during his treason trial, according to his wife. The 70-year-old was in court on Wednesday when he fell ill while objecting to state lawyers being appointed to represent him. Prison guards rushed him to hospital after the incident, which took place during a hearing at the High Court in the capital.Winnie Byanyima said on social media that her husband was unconscious, unable to speak and unresponsive even to a pain stimulus. She said he had been taken to Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda's largest... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews 360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 09:03 LONDON
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan

The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan

The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews-Opinion 360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 LONDON
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?

The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?

Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]

360LiveNews-Opinion 360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative

Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative

β€œWhen 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 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

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 360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
The Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit

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 communiquΓ©s, 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 360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance

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 360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality

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 360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?

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 360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions

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 360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
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