UK High Court clears Chinese embassy project in London to proceed
A High Court judge has ruled that China's planned new embassy in London can still go ahead, despite objections from local residents and continuing security concerns. The project would convert the former Royal Mint site in Tower Hamlets into what is described as Europe's largest embassy. The decision removes a major legal obstacle to the development, which has been the focus of a long-running planning dispute.The challenge was brought by the Royal Mint Court Residents' Association against the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Residents argued that the embassy could create risks... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 12:30 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Russia missile scare in Poland as Middle East, Kashmir and Ceuta tensions deepen
NATO scrambled aircraft after a suspected Russian missile crossed into Polish territory and left a 33 foot wide crater, in a fresh escalation that put the alliance on alert. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran said it had carried out a drone strike on United States military assets at Kuwait's Ahmad Al Jaber airbase, describing it as retaliation for US strikes. 🔗 Israeli violence also spread across the occupied West Bank, where raids and settler attacks near Nablus injured at least 11 Palestinians, including four children. 🔗Further north, Israeli detonations near Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon damaged homes, according to Lebanese... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 31 Jul 2026 12:22 LONDON
At least 11 injured in Israeli raids near Nablus as violence spreads across West Bank
Israeli settlers and soldiers have stormed areas near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, injuring at least 11 Palestinians, including four children, according to medical sources. The raids took place on Friday in the Junaid neighbourhood of Nablus and in nearby Tal, southwest of the city. Residents said soldiers fired bullets, stun grenades and tear gas canisters during the operation.The Palestine Red Crescent Society said at least one of the injured was shot in the stomach. Palestinian media also reported that Israeli soldiers detained at least 10 people across the occupied West Bank on Friday, including in Nablus, Tal, Salem... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 11:00 LONDON
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 | 31 Jul 2026 09:32 LONDON
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Spain reinforces Ceuta as death toll rises after mass crossing from Morocco
Spanish authorities said about 49,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco over a 24-hour period, sharply increasing the scale of the border crisis in Spain's North African enclave. At least 18 people were reported dead, with officials and local representatives saying some died by drowning and others in a crush near the Tarajal beach breakwater fence. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was due to visit the city later on Friday, alongside Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska.The Interior Ministry said the crossings took place overnight and continued into Friday, with many people entering by swimming around the frontier fence or moving through the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 09:29 LONDON
Deadly unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir intensifies as regional polls continue
Clashes between security forces and protesters have continued in Pakistan-administered Kashmir as regional elections proceed, with the Joint Awami Action Committee saying at least 37 people have been killed. The group said the dead included women and children, while the number of injured remains unknown. The violence has unfolded alongside voting in the region, adding to an already volatile political situation.The committee said the unrest is linked to protests over 12 contentious assembly seats, electricity prices, taxation and governance issues. It said demonstrations have been under way for the past two months, and that the wider movement has been building... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 09:02 LONDON
Russian missile crosses into Poland as NATO scrambles jets, leaving crater
A suspected Russian missile crossed into Polish territory and left a 33ft-wide crater, prompting NATO aircraft to scramble in response. The incident was reported after an overnight Russian missile and drone barrage across Ukraine, which also killed at least 10 civilians, including children, according to the supplied report. Polish officials described the breach as a serious incident, while NATO said it had taken immediate defensive steps.NATO scrambled warplanes after the object crossed Poland's western border, and the alliance said it deployed air and ground defences. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called it "yet another reckless act by Russia and a dangerous... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 08:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Middle East tensions widen as Gaza deal, NATO alert and market gains dominate
US Iran tensions escalated further as strikes and interceptions continued, with Pakistan saying talks between Tehran and Washington were still ongoing even as the conflict widened and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz deepened. The United States is also spending heavily on missile interceptors and other munitions, underlining the rising cost of the confrontation. 🔗 🔗In Gaza, Hamas said it had agreed to a deal to disarm in return for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Strip, and separately accepted a framework for its remaining heavy weapons to be inventoried and stored under Palestinian supervision. The moves point... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 31 Jul 2026 08:38 LONDON
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British man accused of spying on RAF Akrotiri for Iran
A British man has been arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on RAF Akrotiri on behalf of the Iranian military. Rashad Sultanov, 44, who also holds Azerbaijani citizenship, is accused of carrying out hostile surveillance of the UK military base and sharing information with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. He was detained by Cypriot police on 17 July and remains in custody while extradition proceedings continue.The case is being pursued under the UK National Security Act, with prosecutors saying it will be charged under the 2023 law. According to the investigation, the alleged spying took place between 11 May... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 08:05 LONDON
Hamas says it agreed to disarmament deal tied to gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza
Hamas has confirmed that it agreed to a deal that would see the group disarm in return for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip. The arrangement was announced after US President Donald Trump said the Board of Peace had reached a breakthrough on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire process. The text of the deal has not been made public, and Israel had not immediately issued a response.According to the supplied material, Hamas officials said a committee established by the Board of Peace would oversee the storage of the movement's weapons. The group also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 07:59 LONDON
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 | 31 Jul 2026 07:00 LONDON
Trump says Morocco named Tiznit-Dakhla highway after him, raising questions over timing and Western Sahara
United States President Donald Trump has said Morocco named part of the Tiznit-Dakhla highway after him, a claim that has drawn attention because Rabat has not publicly confirmed it. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Trump thanked Morocco's King Mohammed VI and said he looked forward to travelling on the "Great Highway one day". The reported tribute concerns a major road project in southern Morocco that is linked to the disputed Western Sahara.The highway, which became fully operational in January after about a decade of construction, stretches 1,055km and connects southern Morocco with Mauritania. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 04:02 LONDON
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Drone strikes spark fires in Russia's Volgograd region and injure woman in Rostov
A drone attack in Russia's Volgograd region set an energy facility and warehouses on fire on Friday, according to the region's governor. The same wave of attacks also caused a separate injury in neighbouring Rostov region, where officials said a woman was hurt in the town of Gukovo. The incidents were reported as regional authorities described them as drone strikes.Volgograd governor Andrey Bocharov said five people sought medical help after the attack, adding the information in a message on Telegram. He said the fire affected an energy facility and warehouses in the region, which is home to a Lukoil-owned oil... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 03:59 LONDON
Nepal imposes curfews after Hindu-Muslim unrest leaves three dead
Nepal has imposed curfews in Sunsari and neighbouring districts after clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups in the country's south left three people dead. The violence began in a village in Sunsari district, near the Indian border, and later spread to nearby Siraha district. Authorities say the measures are intended to prevent further clashes and restore order.According to police, the unrest started on Sunday after a dispute over loud music and religious flags during a Hindu procession. Police opened fire to disperse the crowd, killing two men, a police spokesman said. A third man died on Thursday during a protest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 03:02 LONDON
Iran-linked cyberattack on US water systems disrupts service in Braham
US authorities are investigating a cyberattack on water infrastructure in Minnesota that briefly disrupted service in the town of Braham, near Minneapolis. The incident is part of a wider wave of attacks that affected about 30 water systems in the United States earlier this week. Investigators have said the methods used were consistent with the CyberAv3ngers group, which US officials accuse of operating under Tehran's control.The disruption in Braham lasted for about two hours before service was restored, according to the supplied reporting. Authorities have not formally attributed the attack, but they suspect Iranian hackers were involved. The case has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 01:31 LONDON
US-Iran hostilities escalate further as strikes continue and Hormuz disruption deepens
Pakistan said negotiations between Iran and the United States were still ongoing, even as the conflict widened with a fresh wave of strikes and interceptions across the region. The latest reports say Washington carried out a heavy round of strikes in retaliation for attacks targeting Jordan, while Jordan said it intercepted Iranian missiles for a second day. Kuwait also reported a strike that killed one person, and Egypt said it had been hit for the first time in the widening confrontation.According to the supplied material, Pakistan said talks remained alive, particularly on the Strait of Hormuz and on steps to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 01:29 LONDON
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Clashes spread in Nepal's eastern Tarai as death toll rises to three
Communal clashes in eastern Nepal have spread from Sunsari district to Siraha district, with the death toll now reported at three. The unrest has prompted the deployment of army units under curfew in both districts as authorities try to restore order. The violence is linked to retaliatory protests after an attack on pilgrims in Sunsari earlier in the week.In a televised address to the nation, Prime Minister Balendra Shah promised stringent and effective action against those responsible for rioting and clashes. He said an investigation had already begun and that anyone found guilty would not be spared. Shah also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 00:32 LONDON
UN launches search for next secretary-general as first straw poll puts Grynspan ahead
The United Nations has begun the process of choosing its next secretary-general, opening a succession race that will determine who follows Antonio Guterres after a decade in office. The first informal Security Council straw poll has placed former Costa Rican Vice President Rebeca Grynspan in the lead, while several other candidates remain in contention. The vote marks the first clear procedural step in a contest that is expected to continue for weeks or longer.In the non-binding poll held by the 15-member Security Council, Grynspan received 10 votes to encourage her candidacy. Former Guyanese Foreign Minister Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett received nine... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 23:00 LONDON
Saudi Arabia launches maritime defence alliance for Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
Saudi Arabia and 13 other countries have announced a new maritime military coalition aimed at protecting navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The announcement was made in a statement from Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defence, which said the Multinational Maritime Defense Alliance was created as a framework for collective maritime defence cooperation. The move comes amid repeated attacks on the shipping corridor and growing concern over the security of trade and energy routes.The ministry said representatives of 43 countries took part in the meeting to establish the alliance, out of 51 invited... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 21:29 LONDON
H5N1 bird flu detected at Kangaroo Island seal site, prompting tour pause
H5N1 bird flu has been detected at Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island, raising concern for the endangered Australian sea lion population that breeds there. Authorities have temporarily paused beach tours at the site as a precaution to reduce human proximity. The detection has prompted marine experts to consider what additional steps, if any, could help protect animals vulnerable to the virus.The confirmed case was reported at Seal Bay, on the island's southern coastline, which is described as a critical breeding site for the species. Wayne Boardman of Adelaide University's School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences said the virus is almost... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 21:00 LONDON
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Thousands of migrants cross into Ceuta from Morocco as authorities seek emergency response
Thousands of people crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco on Thursday, in one of the largest recent surges at the border. Large crowds were seen running through border gates, climbing barriers and entering the territory. Videos from Tarajal beach also showed people moving around breakwaters before heading towards the crossing.Ceuta's authorities asked Spain's central government to declare a national emergency and requested army intervention in response to the influx. The crossing took place on 30 July 2026, according to the supplied report, and came after a recent increase in attempts to reach the enclave. Those attempts have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 18:33 LONDON
India condemns Black Sea attacks on shipping as concern grows for Indian seafarers
India's foreign minister has spoken with Ukraine's foreign minister after repeated attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea left Indian seafarers dead or missing and raised fresh concern for a merchant vessel carrying 13 Indians near Ukraine's coast. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he discussed attacks on commercial shipping and Indian seafarers with Andrii Sybiha and conveyed New Delhi's condemnation of such strikes by any party involved in the conflict. The conversation came as the Indian Embassy in Ukraine said it was closely monitoring the situation involving MV AMIR1 and remained in contact with the relevant authorities.According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine hit by deadly Russian barrage as Iran tensions and global wildfires spread
Russia launched a major overnight missile and drone assault across Ukraine, killing at least eight people, with the worst damage reported near Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk region. Poland said a missile that left a 10 metre crater near Tarnawa Kolonia was likely fired by Russia during the attack, as investigators continued to assess the strike. 🔗 🔗The conflict widened further after the United States Central Command said it struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in Iran overnight, while Iraq condemned Saudi US strikes on Iran backed Popular Mobilisation Forces positions as a breach of sovereignty. Reports also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Jul 2026 18:22 LONDON
UK signals pragmatic stance on North Sea oil and gas after Trump call
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he told US President Donald Trump that the UK would take a pragmatic approach to North Sea oil and gas. The comments point to a possible shift in tone on one of the country's most sensitive energy policy questions. Trump has claimed Burnham pledged to open up the North Sea, although the government has not announced any change in policy.Burnham said he had told Trump there is a resource in the North Sea and that it could not be ignored when people are struggling. He said his intention was to take a pragmatic approach... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 18:03 LONDON
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US second-quarter GDP growth slows to 1.5% as trade deficit and fuel costs weigh on economy
The US economy grew at an annualised rate of 1.5% in the second quarter, according to a Commerce Department report released on Thursday. That was down from 2.1% in the first quarter, marking a clear slowdown in growth between April and June. The report points to a wider trade deficit and higher fuel costs as key pressures on activity.The Bureau of Economic Analysis said consumer spending rose 3.2% over the quarter, helped by tax refunds linked to President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. At the same time, the average price of petrol climbed to $4.09 a gallon, up... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 17:33 LONDON
UK Supreme Court to review Palestine Action ban after appeal is granted
The UK Supreme Court will review the ban on Palestine Action under terrorism legislation after granting permission for the group's co-founder, Huda Ammori, to appeal. The case is set to be heard after the summer break, according to court officials, and comes after a series of earlier legal challenges over the proscription. The decision marks a significant new stage in a dispute that has already drawn in the Home Office, the courts and police.The ban came into force in July 2025 after then Home Secretary Yvette Cooper acted on advice from police and security officials. The Home Office has argued... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
Airbus fined £6.4m in UK over export-control breaches involving sensitive technology
Airbus has been fined £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 | 30 Jul 2026 14:04 LONDON
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 | 30 Jul 2026 13:33 LONDON
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Parents of Australian facing possible death penalty in Syria question confession
The family of an Australian man detained in Syria has publicly questioned the case against him, saying they have seen no documents explaining the charges and have had no direct access to him. Patrick Stevenson, 20, from the Gold Coast, has been held for nearly seven months in north-western Syria after being accused of the shooting murder of another Australian, Abdullah Glen Charles Burgess. Syrian authorities say the case could carry the death penalty, while his parents say they are frustrated by the lack of progress from Australian officials.Angela Bell, Mr Stevenson's mother, said she was disappointed with her dealings... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:15 LONDON
Netanyahu and JD Vance hold frank Washington meeting amid Iran policy tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Vice President JD Vance held a one-on-one meeting in Washington on Tuesday, according to the supplied material, with the discussion described by officials as frank and direct. The talks took place at Blair House and focused on Iran policy, Israel's government and Vance's recent public criticism of Netanyahu. The meeting came as tensions between the two men had been building in public and in private.An Israeli official described the conversation as "frank and candid", while a US official called it "direct". Vance's office declined to comment, according to the supplied report. The row... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:09 LONDON
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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 | 30 Jul 2026 13:02 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill at least four, including children, across Gaza as ceasefire talks continue
Israeli strikes have killed at least four people, including children, across the Gaza Strip, according to the latest report from Gaza health officials. The attacks hit Khan Younis in the south, Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza and Gaza City, even as Hamas officials met mediators in Cairo to discuss the truce. The strikes were reported despite an ongoing ceasefire that has remained formally in place.Gaza's Ministry of Health said hospitals across the territory received six bodies and 34 injured people in the previous 24 hours. That total included four new deaths, one person who died from earlier injuries and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 13:00 LONDON
Nicaragua proposes extending presidential term by another year amid new opposition ban plan
Nicaragua's government has proposed a constitutional reform that would extend the presidential term by another year and further restrict who can stand for office. The plan, outlined by the government-controlled National Assembly, is expected to be approved in September. It would also allow the authorities to bar opposition figures they describe as "traitors" or "coup plotters" from elections.The proposal comes after a series of earlier changes that have already lengthened the presidential term and removed term limits. In 2014, the National Assembly scrapped presidential term limits, and in 2024 it extended the term from five to six years. The same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 12:29 LONDON
Attack on northwest Pakistan police post kills 11 officers
An hours-long attack on a police checkpoint in Pakistan's northwestern Hangu district has killed at least 11 police officers and wounded dozens more, local authorities said. The assault took place late on Wednesday near the Afghan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Security forces later killed 15 attackers during the gun battle, according to local police.Police said the attackers first used explosive-laden quadcopters to strike the post before launching an ambush. Among those killed was Deputy Superintendent Diyar Khan, who had led reinforcements to the scene, local police said. District police officer Mujahid Hussain said the attackers also set three police... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 12:02 LONDON
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Meloni hails final approval of law on recovery programmes for drug-related offenders
Giorgia Meloni, President of the Council of Ministers, said she was satisfied with the final approval of a law strengthening the possibility for people convicted of offences committed as a result of drug addiction to undergo a recovery programme under house arrest at a therapeutic community instead of remaining in prison. The measure applies when the sentence does not exceed eight years' imprisonment. Meloni said the government draft law was further developed in the Senate with input from the opposition, including amendments proposed by opposition parties. She described the text as the result of a joint proposal from the entire... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 09:31 LONDON
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 | 30 Jul 2026 09:03 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine hit by fresh Russian strikes as Middle East tensions and market stress deepen
Russian missile and drone strikes hit cities across Ukraine overnight, killing at least eight people and wounding more than a dozen, with officials warning the toll could rise as rescue work continues. Kyiv and Lviv were among the targets, and Poland scrambled jets as the scale of the attack became clear. 🔗 🔗The conflict in the Middle East widened further after the United States launched fresh strikes on Iran, following a renewed wave of attacks across the region. Separate reporting said a US attack on Iran's Qeshm island killed three people, including a two year old child, while Iraq condemned... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Jul 2026 08:39 LONDON
Sanctioned Iranian oil transfer activity continues off Malaysia's Eastern Outer Port Limits
Satellite tracking has shown the Iranian crude tanker Humanity moving into waters off Malaysia's Eastern Outer Port Limits and then switching off its automatic identification system, or AIS. The vessel had travelled through the Strait of Malacca and Singapore before veering northeast toward the Malaysian coast, according to the supplied material. Maritime security analysts say the pattern is consistent with preparations for a ship-to-ship transfer of Iranian oil.The tanker is described as a 330-metre crude carrier that reached the Eastern Outer Port Limits, a 1,200-square-kilometre anchorage area in the South China Sea about 70km off the coast. The supplied material... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 08:32 LONDON
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Japan turns to Canadian crude as Hormuz supply fears hit Asia
Japan is importing Canadian crude as Asian buyers respond to supply fears linked to the Strait of Hormuz. The latest shipment of Trans Mountain pipeline crude is headed to Japan, according to the supplied material, marking the first such cargo since 2025. The move comes as uncertainty over oil flows through the Gulf continues to reshape buying patterns across the region.The cargo was loaded in Vancouver on Wednesday on the Marshall Islands-flagged vessel Freedom Glory, which can carry up to 750,000 barrels of crude. The ship was chartered by Exxon Mobil, and the cargo was bought by Japan's largest refiner,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 03:29 LONDON
Trump considers tighter AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
US President Donald Trump has said his administration is considering stronger controls over artificial intelligence tools after recent cybersecurity incidents involving OpenAI systems. Speaking on Wednesday, he said the White House was looking at AI controls while also trying to ensure the United States remains ahead in the technology race. His remarks mark a shift in tone from an administration that has so far taken a more hands-off approach to AI.Trump made the comments after being asked about OpenAI tools being used to improperly breach the private technology of other companies. He said any move to tighten oversight would need... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 02:03 LONDON
Iran expected to receive Chinese air-defence missiles in coming weeks
Iran is expected to receive up to 400 portable anti-air missiles from China in the coming weeks, according to people familiar with the deal. The reported shipment is intended to strengthen Tehran's short-range air defences after months of conflict with the United States and Israel. The agreement is said to involve an intermediary company based in Hong Kong, with the equipment expected to move via Pakistan.The contract is reported to be worth between $60 million and $70 million, making it one of the largest known purchases aimed at rebuilding Iran's short-range air-defence capability since the conflict began. The systems mentioned... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 02:00 LONDON
Iraq condemns Saudi-US strikes as sovereignty row deepens after at least 20 PMF deaths
Iraq's National Security Council has condemned Saudi-US strikes on Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces targets, calling the attacks a violation of sovereignty and international law. The council said the strikes hit PMF bases in seven Iraqi provinces and killed at least 20 members of the paramilitary group. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi also cancelled his first official trip to Saudi Arabia in protest.The council meeting, chaired by Mr al-Zaidi, described the strikes as a "flagrant violation of Iraq's sovereignty and the sanctity of its lands". It said any breach of Iraq's security would not be tolerated, and accused the attacks of hindering... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 00:59 LONDON
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Deadly militant attack on Pakistan checkpoint in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa leaves 15 dead
At least 15 people were killed in an attack on a checkpoint in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to local media reports cited by officials. The assault took place late Wednesday in Hangu district, a border area that has seen repeated militant violence in recent days. Police said the attack also injured 22 personnel and prompted a clearance operation in the area.Local District Police Officer Tariq Habib said at least seven police officers and eight alleged militants were among the dead. The checkpoint was hit in the evening, and no group immediately claimed responsibility. According to the reports, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jul 2026 00:32 LONDON
Myanmar court sentences nine activists to up to 37 years over election protest
A court in Myanmar has sentenced nine activists to prison terms of up to 37 years over a protest calling for a boycott of the military-backed elections. The sentences were handed down by two courts in Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, according to an activist group that announced the verdicts on Wednesday. The case centres on a flash protest held in downtown Mandalay in December, after which the activists were arrested the following day.Eight of the protesters, including prominent activist Htet Myat Aung, received 37-year sentences, while a ninth activist was sentenced to 27 years, the group said. The convictions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 23:05 LONDON
Comey lawyers seek dismissal over seashell post case, alleging prosecutorial misconduct
Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey have asked a US court to dismiss the criminal case against him, saying prosecutors distorted evidence and omitted key details in their handling of an Instagram post involving seashells arranged as "86 47". The filing was made on Tuesday and accuses the government of misconduct, political retribution and selective prosecution. Comey was charged in April over the post, which prosecutors say was a reference to killing US President Donald Trump.The defence says the case is built on irregularities and that public statements by government officials show the president's animus toward Comey influenced the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 21:30 LONDON
Houthis threaten Red Sea shipping with toll plan as tankers avoid Bab al-Mandeb
The Houthis are preparing a plan to impose tolls on Red Sea shipping, according to the latest reporting on the group's maritime strategy. The proposal is being framed as an attempt to copy Iran's approach in the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping has long been exposed to political pressure and security risks. The development comes as tankers are already avoiding Bab al-Mandeb because of Houthi threats, adding to disruption in one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints.The reported toll plan would deepen concerns over the security of traffic through the Red Sea corridor, which links the Gulf of Aden... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 18:35 LONDON
UN says West Bank settler violence has reached 'all-time high'
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) said violence in the occupied West Bank is worsening as the Israeli government continues to approve new settlements. The office warned that the situation is being driven by mounting attacks on local Palestinian communities. OHCHR said settlers and Israeli security forces have "often" acted together in assaults on Palestinian areas. The warning was issued on Wednesday and described the level of settler violence as having reached an "all-time high." The source ties the deterioration to ongoing settlement approvals by the Israeli government. No casualties, arrests, or specific incident locations were provided in the text,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 18:33 LONDON
UN food agency seeks urgent funding as Ebola cases top 3,200 in DR Congo
The UN emergency food agency has appealed for immediate funding as hunger deepens around the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In a Wednesday warning, the agency said worsening food insecurity is undermining efforts to contain the outbreak. The agency said the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has now infected more than 3,200 people. No further case breakdown, death toll, or location details were provided in the source. The appeal frames food insecurity as a direct obstacle to outbreak response, indicating an urgent need for resources. The source does not identify any new containment measures, but it... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 18:33 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Iran strikes, Japan quake toll rises, and Europe faces wildfire heat
President Donald Trump has threatened a major escalation against Iran after renewed attacks on US military sites in the Middle East, as Washington said it intercepted missiles and then joined strikes with Israel on Iraq-linked groups. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it fired ballistic missiles at US installations in Jordan, while the US military also weighed restricting phone use for troops there over fears Iran could exploit social media and footage. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗The White House diplomacy around the crisis continued as Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, with tensions over Gaza, Iran and Israel’s military presence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Jul 2026 18:23 LONDON
Saudi Arabia's role in Palestinian statehood debate gains renewed attention
Saudi Arabia's position in the Arab and Islamic worlds is drawing renewed attention as debate continues over the prospect of normalisation with Israel and the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state. The issue is being framed as one of the central unresolved questions in the Arab-Israeli conflict, nearly eight decades after the establishment of Israel. In the material supplied, Saudi Arabia is described as being at the forefront of efforts to establish a Palestinian state and secure what it sees as a lasting peace arrangement with Israel.The immediate development highlighted is Saudi Arabia's decision to co-sponsor the Global Alliance for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 16:35 LONDON
US tightens restrictions on Chinese robots and power inverters over security concerns
The Federal Communications Commission has moved to restrict new imports of Chinese-made humanoid robots, robot dogs and power inverters, citing cybersecurity and national-security risks. The rules took effect immediately and apply only to models that have not yet been authorised for sale in the United States. The action adds these products to the agency's list of equipment prohibited on national-security grounds.The FCC said the devices could create supply-chain vulnerabilities and disrupt US economic and national security if foreign actors were able to compromise or control them. Power inverters are used to connect solar panels, batteries and other electricity sources to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 15:59 LONDON
US military weighs phone restrictions for troops in Jordan over Iran targeting fears
The US military is considering restricting mobile phone use among troops in Jordan amid concerns that Iran could use social media posts and cellphone footage to help identify and target American bases. The reported move would affect personnel deployed in a sensitive part of the Middle East where operational security has become a growing concern. The discussion follows an online video that allegedly showed US personnel running for shelter during an attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base on 17 July.According to the reporting, US Central Command has warned that open-source material from troops' phones and online posts could give Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 14:30 LONDON
Iraq Eyes Supplying Turkey With 1 Million Oil Barrels a Day Amid Hormuz Crisis
Iraq is considering a major increase in oil supplies to Turkey, with a target of up to 1 million barrels a day, according to the supplied report. The proposal comes as concern grows over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy shipments. The development points to efforts by Iraq to position itself as a more significant supplier in regional energy trade.The report gives the figure of 1 million barrels a day as the scale Iraq is eyeing for deliveries to Turkey. It does not provide a timetable for when such flows could begin, nor... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 13:02 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Japan quake death toll rises as Europe wildfire risk and Asia tech shares slide
Japan is in a second day of rescue work after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit southern Japan and killed at least 13 people, with emergency crews searching rubble in the Kumamoto area of Kyushu and assessing damage to homes and a mall. 🔗 🔗In Europe, France and Spain are battling intensifying wildfires as evacuations rise and officials warn that climate adaptation needs to accelerate, with a new heatwave set to push temperatures into the high 30s and low 40s Celsius and raise the risk of further blazes. 🔗 🔗The Russia, Ukraine war continued to spread damage overnight, with Russian authorities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Jul 2026 12:24 LONDON
Syria hunts suspects in March coastal attacks and dismantles Islamic State cells in Aleppo
Syrian authorities are carrying out a security operation that has two linked strands: the pursuit of suspects tied to March coastal attacks and the dismantling of Islamic State cells in Aleppo. The development points to an active internal counterterrorism effort in different parts of the country. It also suggests that the authorities are dealing with both older violence and a continuing militant threat at the same time.The confirmed details available indicate that the operation was reported on 29 July 2026. Authorities are said to be hunting down suspects connected to attacks on the coast in March, while also breaking up... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 12:00 LONDON
US Senate confirms Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence
The US Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as the next director of national intelligence, filling one of the most sensitive intelligence posts in the federal government. Senators voted 51 to 47 on Tuesday to install him, ending a period in which the role had been held on an acting basis. Clayton replaces Bill Pulte, whose temporary appointment drew criticism because he had no national intelligence background.Clayton had been serving as US attorney for the Southern District of New York before his confirmation. He previously worked as a federal prosecutor and as a securities regulator, giving him a background in law... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 10:35 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Japan quake death toll rises as Middle East tensions flare and markets turn risk off
Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture is dealing with the aftermath of a powerful earthquake that has killed at least 13 people, with rescuers still searching for those trapped in a collapsed shopping mall and other damaged buildings. Officials said the quake was followed by an aftershock and an explosion at the mall, adding to the scale of the emergency. 🔗In the Middle East, the United States and Saudi Arabia carried out strikes in Iraq against Iran backed groups after Washington said it intercepted an Iranian missile barrage aimed at US personnel. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard also said it fired ballistic missiles at a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Jul 2026 08:42 LONDON
Australia confirms fuel excise relief will end at midnight Sunday amid oil-price pressure
Australia has confirmed that its temporary fuel excise relief will end at midnight on Sunday, with motorists set to lose the discount from Monday. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the measure was never intended to be permanent, and the government said it had been introduced in April to help drivers facing price shock linked to the war in Iran. The Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge discount will also end on Monday.The original relief cut fuel excise by 32 cents a litre, or 50%, before being reduced to 16 cents from July as part of a planned taper. Treasury has warned that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 05:34 LONDON
India condemns attacks on vessels in Strait of Hormuz as casualties reported
India has expressed deep concern over renewed violence in West Asia and condemned recent attacks on maritime vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at a United Nations Security Council open debate on the Middle East, India's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, called for immediate de-escalation of tensions. He said the resumption of attacks after a brief pause was deeply concerning and urged the restoration of unimpeded navigation and trade through international waterways.Harish said India strongly condemned attacks on several vessels, including GFS Galaxy, MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, which were struck during transit through the Strait of Hormuz... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 05:29 LONDON
Turkiye and Iraq announce new energy cooperation tied to Kirkuk oilfield stake
Turkiye and Iraq have announced a new energy cooperation framework that includes a Turkish stake in the Kirkuk oilfield and a possible increase in Iraqi oil supplies to Turkiye. The announcement was made in Ankara during a joint news conference between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. It comes as the long-running Iraq-Turkiye crude oil agreement expired on 27 July.Erdogan said state-owned Turkish Petroleum will acquire a 15% stake in BP Energy Company of Kirkuk Limited under a separate share-transfer agreement. He also said al-Zaidi had offered to supply Turkiye with up to 1 million... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jul 2026 03:00 LONDON
Peru's Fujimori takes office promising military-led crackdown on crime
Peru's new president, Keiko Fujimori, has been inaugurated in Lima and pledged to deploy the armed forces to areas hit by crime, drug trafficking and illegal mining. In her address to Congress, she said the military would temporarily lead security operations during states of emergency until those territories could be returned to civilian control. The ceremony took place as Peru faces what she described as a severe security challenge, with gang violence, extortion and illegal mining spreading across the country.Fujimori took office on Tuesday after winning June's runoff by fewer than 50,000 votes. She is the country's ninth president in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president after narrow election win
Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru's president after a narrow runoff victory in an election shaped by public anger over rising crime and years of political instability. She took the oath before Congress in Lima on Tuesday, marking a major shift in the country's leadership. Her inauguration comes after she defeated left-wing rival Roberto Sanchez by fewer than 50,000 votes in June's second round.During the ceremony, Fujimori pledged to carry out the duties of president of the republic. Her campaign centred on law and order, with a promise to confront what she described as a severe security crisis.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 22:08 LONDON
Trump voices frustration with Netanyahu before White House talks over Iran strategy
US President Donald Trump publicly expressed frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before the two men held talks at the White House in Washington. The immediate dispute centred on how to handle Iran, including reported concerns over the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site. Trump also met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington on the same day, as world leaders gathered for a memorial service.Trump said in a television interview that Netanyahu appeared to be trying to keep the United States involved in the war with Iran by raising the issue of the site. He said he had heard that Netanyahu... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 22:05 LONDON
Ukraine and Iran hold call after Caspian Sea strike kills sailor
Ukraine and Iran have held a diplomatic call after a Ukrainian strike in the Caspian Sea that Tehran says hit one of its commercial vessels, killing one sailor and injuring another. Ukraine says the operation targeted Russian warships and vessels used to transport Iranian-linked military cargo, and denied any intention to harm civilians or civilian shipping. The exchange has added a new diplomatic layer to an incident already raising tensions between Kyiv and Tehran.Ukraine's foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, said he spoke with Iran's top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, after Tehran denounced the attack. Sybiha said he stressed the need to avoid... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 22:03 LONDON
Netanyahu meets Trump at the White House amid tensions over Gaza, Iran and Israeli military presence
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, in a high-level discussion that came against a backdrop of growing friction between the two leaders. The White House described the meeting as productive and positive. The talks took place as Washington and Jerusalem face differences over the direction of the conflict in Gaza and the wider regional fallout from the confrontation with Iran.According to the White House, the two leaders discussed the war in the Gaza Strip, the situation in the region after the conflict with Iran, and Israel's military presence in Gaza,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
Iraqi PM visits Turkiye for talks on oil pipeline, water and security
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is in Turkiye with a senior delegation for talks focused on strategic cooperation, security, water and the economy. It is his first visit to the neighbouring country since taking office in May. The trip comes as Baghdad seeks to secure its energy interests and manage wider bilateral issues with Ankara.Government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi said the discussions would cover strategic cooperation alongside security, water and economic matters. A source from Iraq's Ministry of Oil said a technical delegation had arrived in Ankara late last week to try to finalise a one-year extension of the existing oil-export... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 15:35 LONDON
Iran economy still holding despite war, sanctions and blockade
Iran's economy is still functioning despite five months of war with the United States, according to a fresh analysis of the country's sanctions-hit financial system. The assessment says millions of people and businesses are absorbing severe economic shockwaves, but that the economy remains far from collapse. It points to Tehran's long-standing push for self-sufficiency, as well as informal trade and shadow oil transfers, as key reasons the system has not broken down.The analysis says Iran has built a relatively diversified domestic economy for a major oil exporter over decades of confrontation with the United States, Israel and Western governments. Water-intensive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 14:01 LONDON
US delegation walks out again at UN Security Council amid row with France over rights rhetoric
The United States delegation walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on Monday while France's ambassador was speaking, extending a public dispute that began over a vote on the UN human rights chief's term. The latest protest took place during an emergency council session on Russia's war in Ukraine. It followed a weekend exchange in which France criticised Washington's position on human rights voting.The immediate trigger was the US decision to join North Korea and Russia in voting against extending Volker Turk's term as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. France's UN mission compared the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 13:02 LONDON
Iran publicly executes two Isfahan protesters despite UN calls to stop
Iran has publicly executed two protesters from Isfahan, in a move that adds to mounting concern over the country's treatment of dissent. The executions were carried out on 28 July 2026, according to the supplied report, and were described as taking place despite calls from the United Nations to halt them. The case is being presented as a fresh and severe escalation in Iran's domestic crackdown.The two men were identified in the report as protesters from Isfahan, a major city in central Iran. No further details were provided in the supplied material about the charges, the court process, or the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 10:30 LONDON
Tripoli protests over power cuts escalate into anti-government calls
Protests have continued in Libya's capital, Tripoli, over prolonged power cuts, with demonstrators now openly calling for the government to be toppled. The unrest is tied to electricity shortages in the city and has added fresh pressure on the authorities. It marks a further escalation from earlier civil disobedience over service failures.The latest reports say the protests erupted in Tripoli on 28 July and were driven by anger over repeated outages. Demonstrators have framed their demands not only around electricity supply but also around political change. The immediate focus remains the capital, where the unrest has become a direct challenge... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 10:03 LONDON
Sixty Palestinian detainees returned to Gaza after long detention and abuse allegations
Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel have been returned to Gaza and examined at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, where relatives and medical teams met them after their transfer by the International Committee of the Red Cross. The men arrived frail, injured and, in several cases, unable to walk, according to the supporting report. Their return has drawn renewed attention to the treatment of detainees held during the war in Gaza.The men were brought to the hospital on Monday for examination after being handed over by the Red Cross. Israel said they were released after interrogations determined they were no... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 10:00 LONDON
Iran video reportedly threatens Melania Trump and Barron Trump amid rising tensions
A video reportedly released in Iran has drawn attention after it appeared to encourage supporters of the Islamic regime to assassinate Melania Trump and Barron Trump. The clip, titled "How to Kill Melania Trump," is described as anti-US propaganda and includes explicit threats directed at the former first lady and the president's son. It also appears to link the alleged threat to the family's movements in New York City.According to the supporting report, the video claims to identify "advanced signs" about Melania Trump's whereabouts, citing missing public bins from street corners and manholes being welded shut. It reportedly shows images... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 08:00 LONDON
Red Sea blockade worsens Asia's energy crisis as oil supplies come under pressure
Governments across Asia are scrambling to secure oil supplies after Yemen's Houthis launched a blockade of Saudi Arabian shipping through the Bab al-Mandab strait. The move has added fresh pressure to an already strained regional energy market, with the Red Sea now facing another major disruption to maritime trade. The chokepoint sits at the southern entrance to the Red Sea and is a key route for oil moving from the Gulf toward Asia.The reported blockade comes as Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia remain heavily dependent on Middle East oil, with some countries relying on the region for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jul 2026 03:00 LONDON
UN condemns Israel's planned West Bank settlement expansion amid escalating violence
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Israeli plans to accelerate settlement development in the occupied West Bank, saying the settlements have "no legal validity" and amount to a "flagrant violation" of international law. His statement comes as violence in the territory continues to rise and as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government will move to legalise farm outposts and establish new ones. The remarks add a fresh diplomatic layer to an already volatile situation in the West Bank.Guterres said the settlements remain a major obstacle to a two-state solution and to a "just, lasting and comprehensive peace"... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 23:05 LONDON
Haiti sets December presidential election amid security fears
Haiti's electoral council has set presidential and legislative elections for December 13, in the country's first presidential vote in a decade. The timetable also includes a runoff on February 21 and the publication of final results on March 7. The calendar comes as the country continues to face severe security problems linked to gang violence.The council said the plan remains dependent on the establishment of an acceptable security climate and the necessary funding to carry out electoral operations. Earlier this month, it said voter registration had begun and electoral security agents were being trained. It also published a definitive list... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 21:29 LONDON
Shots fired near US consulate in Toronto for second time in four months
Shots were fired near the US consulate in Toronto early on Monday, in the second such incident near the diplomatic compound in four months. Toronto police said officers heard a firearm being discharged in the area and later saw a white sedan fleeing the scene. The area was cordoned off and shell casings were found, but no one was injured.Police said no suspects have been identified. The consulate thanked police for their response to the shooting. The incident comes after a previous shooting at the same consulate on 10 March, which police described as a national security incident.That earlier case... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 18:02 LONDON
Nigerian soldier arrested in Maiduguri over alleged supply of uniforms to armed groups
A Nigerian soldier has been arrested in the north-eastern city of Maiduguri over allegations that he supplied military uniforms to terrorist and criminal groups. Military spokesperson Mohammed Goni said Private Mohammed Yusuf was detained on Saturday evening at a bus stop in the city. The army says he had deserted his unit earlier this month and was trying to flee across the border into neighbouring Cameroon.According to the military, Yusuf had previously been stationed at a factory for army equipment before going into hiding in Maiduguri with the help of an associate. He has not publicly commented on the allegations.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 17:36 LONDON
Bangladesh tribunal files fresh crimes-against-humanity charges against Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has filed formal crimes-against-humanity charges against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 40 others over a police crackdown on a rally in Dhaka in 2013. The charges were submitted on Monday to the tribunal registrar, according to the prosecution. The case centres on killings during the Shapla Chattar protest by the Islamist group Hefazat-e-Islam.Chief prosecutor Aminul Islam said the tribunal had taken into consideration charges against Hasina and the other accused over the killings at Shapla Chattar during the protest rally. The prosecution said warrants were issued for alleged fugitives, including the then military chief, politicians... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
Israel approves limited Gaza force deployment in Rafah test zone as Netanyahu heads to Washington
Israel's security cabinet has approved a highly constrained pilot deployment of an International Stabilization Force in a narrow area of Rafah, according to the supplied reporting. The move is described as a test zone in southern Gaza and a limited step within a broader peace framework that has stalled. The force is linked to Donald Trump's 20-point plan and is expected to operate in full coordination with the Israeli military.The reported deployment would involve about 200 personnel from countries including Morocco and Uganda, rather than the larger contingent previously discussed. Israeli media cited in the supplied material said the original... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 14:29 LONDON
Israeli raids across West Bank towns intensify amid rising settler violence
Israeli forces have raided at least 20 towns and villages across the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, demolishing homes and arresting dozens of Palestinians. The operations were reported on Monday in several locations, including Beita, Nilin, Arrabeh and Deir al-Ghusun, as settler attacks against Palestinians and their property also intensified. The raids form part of a broader security crackdown that has widened across multiple districts in a single day.According to the supplied reports, soldiers carried out demolition work in Nilin, west of Ramallah, and entered the Jabal Salman area in Beita, south of Nablus, with military bulldozers also seen... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 12:31 LONDON
India summons Ukraine envoy after ship attack with four Indian crew in Black Sea
India has summoned the Ukraine ambassador after a merchant vessel carrying four Indian crew members was attacked over the weekend in the Black Sea conflict zone. The incident has added to growing concern in New Delhi about the safety of Indian seafarers working on commercial ships in waters affected by the war. According to the Indian Embassy in Kyiv, two of the four sailors have been located and are safe, while the search continues for the other two.The diplomatic move came on Monday, two days after the MV AGN Ragnar was struck while docked at Odesa. The attack is the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 10:33 LONDON
Iran summons French ambassador over alleged interference in internal affairs
Iran has summoned the French ambassador in Tehran after accusing French diplomats of interfering in its internal affairs. The move marks a fresh escalation in a dispute that has already drawn protests from Paris over the treatment of two of its diplomats in Iran earlier this month. The foreign ministry said the ambassador was called in to answer for conduct it described as unjustified under diplomatic rules.Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the ambassador was summoned on Sunday and that officials told France to stop what they called interference under misleading labels. He said the diplomats had been engaging with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 10:02 LONDON
NSW police push back on arming Jewish security group as royal commission hears evidence
New evidence to the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion has sharpened the debate over whether the Jewish Community Security Group should be allowed to carry guns at public events. New South Wales police deputy commissioner David Hudson told the inquiry that protection of the community is the responsibility of police, not private groups, and warned that special security privileges for one community could be seen as favouritism. His evidence came as the commission continued hearing from witnesses about how Jewish institutions and gatherings should be protected after the Bondi terror attack.Hudson said his preferred option was a user-pays... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 09:29 LONDON
Germany approves nearly €800m in arms export licences to Israel, with focus on submarine project
Germany has approved almost €800 million in arms export licences to Israel in the first five months of 2026, according to a reply from the Federal Foreign Office to a parliamentary question from the far-right Alternative for Germany party. The approvals were concentrated in April and May, and the government said more than 60% of the value was tied to a single unnamed major maritime project. The scale and timing of the licences mark a sharp rise in permissions after a slower period earlier in the year.The government confirmed that the total approved in the first five months of 2026... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 09:02 LONDON
Khamenei deepens pressure on US-Iran talks with pro-Hezbollah message
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has sharpened his public support for Hezbollah, saying Tehran sees the defence of the group's fighters as a strategic mandate. In a post on X, he said there was "no path forward except jihad and resistance" and tied any agreement to end Iran's war with the United States to a complete end to what he called Israeli aggression against Lebanon. He also praised Hezbollah fighters for their patience and sacrifice and described them as an unmovable force on the front line against Israel.Khamenei's remarks were made in response to a letter of allegiance from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 05:29 LONDON
Why Mali's northern conflict has entered a dangerous new phase
A new alliance between a separatist movement and an al-Qaeda affiliate has altered the conflict in northern Mali and complicated efforts to end the war. The joint offensive launched on 25 April 2026 by the Azawad Liberation Front and Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin has stretched across Kidal, Anefis, Tilemsi, Gao and Sevare. It has also posed one of the most serious challenges to the Malian army in years, as well as to Russia's Africa Corps, which replaced the Wagner Group in Mali.Since the offensive began, the fighting has included simultaneous assaults, ambushes, drone strikes and attacks on military convoys. All... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 05:10 LONDON
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir heads to polls amid weeks of protests and clashes
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is voting in legislative assembly elections on Monday as weeks of protests and clashes continue across the territory. Authorities have said the polls will be held in three phases, ending on August 10. The vote comes after a prolonged period of unrest that has intensified in the run-up to polling.According to the supplied report, at least 20 people have been killed in recent clashes with security personnel and several others have been injured. The unrest has been linked to the banned Joint Awami Action Committee, which has been a leading force behind the demonstrations. The protests are described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 01:30 LONDON
Trump posts fake images suggesting tanker seizure and strike on Iran's Kharg terminal
US President Donald Trump has posted a series of AI-generated images on his Truth Social platform that appear to show a US seizure of an Iranian oil tanker and a strike on Iran's Kharg Island oil export terminal. One image shows Trump standing on a tanker with a US flag, while another depicts fighter jets bombing the Kharg facility. The posts were shared as tensions between the US and Iran remain elevated, with maritime operations and military activity continuing in the region.The Kharg terminal is a major export point for Iranian oil and is described in the supplied material as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 00:29 LONDON
Berlin Pride attack suspect shot dead after nearly 24-hour manhunt
Berlin police have shot dead the suspect wanted over the attack on a Pride event in the German capital, ending a search that lasted nearly 24 hours. Authorities said Abdul Ballout was killed during a confrontation in a suburb of Berlin on Sunday evening. The latest development closes the immediate manhunt, but investigators are still working to establish the full sequence of events.Officials said the attack in downtown Berlin left one person dead and 29 others injured. Prosecutors said Ballout had previously sought to join the militant Islamic State group, adding to the focus on whether the assault was politically... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 19:32 LONDON
Kazakhstan cuts oil output after drone attacks shut key Black Sea export terminal
Kazakhstan has said drone attacks forced its main Black Sea oil export terminal to shut down, disrupting a key route for the country's crude shipments. The move has also led the country to cut oil production, according to the supplied report. The disruption comes as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to affect energy infrastructure and shipping routes in the wider region.The affected exports move through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium route, which carries Kazakh crude westward to the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. The report says the terminal closure followed drone attacks blamed on Ukraine, though the supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 19:03 LONDON
Israel launches new military incursion into southwestern Syria amid UN condemnation
Israeli forces have reportedly advanced toward villages in southwestern Syria in a new cross-border incursion that has drawn condemnation from the United Nations. According to Syria's state news agency, soldiers moved toward the area on Sunday, set up a checkpoint at Al-Ardah and dropped leaflets warning residents not to obstruct Israeli vehicles. Shelling was also heard nearby, adding to the sense of tension along the frontier.The reported operation came as United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was visiting Syria. He condemned what he described as persistent violations of Syria's sovereignty and said breaches of the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
Israeli air strike kills two Hamas security officials in Gaza's Deir al-Balah
An Israeli air strike has killed two Hamas security officials in the central Gaza city of Deir al-Balah, according to the group's interior ministry. Among those killed was Colonel Wael Musa al-Ladawi, who the ministry said headed Hamas's internal security service in central Gaza. The second man killed was named as Ramez Tawfiq Abu Zureiq.The strike hit the car the two men were travelling in on Sunday, the ministry said. Footage posted online showed a charred vehicle in the middle of the road, with smoke obscuring the scene. The bodies of both men were taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 15:32 LONDON
Oil tanker explodes in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mine
An oil tanker has exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after colliding with a naval mine outside a navigation route designated by Iran, according to state-affiliated reports cited on Sunday. The incident took place in the strategic waterway that links the Gulf to the open ocean and carries a large share of the world's seaborne oil trade. No casualty figures, vessel identity or damage assessment have been confirmed so far.Tasnim news agency reported that the tanker had drifted away from the shipping lane specified by Iranian authorities before striking the mine. Mehr news agency, citing an informed source, gave the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 15:30 LONDON
Southwest France wildfires intensify as blaze nears Bordeaux and evacuations rise
Firefighters in southwest France are battling to stop a huge wildfire in the Gironde region from reaching Bordeaux, after officials said the blaze had burned an area four times the size of Paris. The fire was described by local and national authorities as extremely virulent and unpredictable, with windy conditions overnight making containment efforts more difficult. Bordeaux's mayor said the fire was at the gates of the metropolitan area, although he said an evacuation of the city itself was not being considered.France's interior minister said the previous night had been difficult and that the situation remained very unfavourable. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 14:36 LONDON
UK Cancels Planned Military Exercise in Kenya Amid Defence Dispute
Britain has cancelled a planned military training exercise in Kenya after the required approvals were not obtained, according to the information supplied on the dispute. The cancellation affects an exercise scheduled for September 2026 and comes amid disagreement between the two countries over defence arrangements. The row has drawn fresh attention to the legal framework governing British forces operating in Kenya.The dispute centres on the UK-Kenya Defence Cooperation Agreement, which sets out the basis for military cooperation between the two countries. The agreement covers training arrangements, investigations and jurisdiction over visiting forces. According to the supplied material, the disagreement involves... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 12:30 LONDON
India rules out talks with Pakistan except on POK, warns of harsh response
India's defence minister has said there are no talks with Pakistan currently planned, and that any future dialogue would be limited to Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Rajnath Singh made the remarks on Sunday during Kargil Vijay Diwas at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, in India-administered Ladakh. He also warned that India would respond harshly to any "misadventure" by Pakistan.Singh said, "Our intention is clear. There will be no talks with Pakistan." He added that if talks were ever held, they would concern only Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, which he described as part of India and illegally occupied by Pakistan. The comments came at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 09:30 LONDON
Jammu and Kashmir Police execute court proclamation against Pakistan-based terror handler in Katra, Narwal blasts case
Jammu and Kashmir Police have executed a court proclamation directing Pakistan-based cross-border terror handler Mohammad Qasim, also known as Salman, to appear before an NIA court on August 21. The proclamation was read out at his residence in Angralla village in Reasi district, according to police. The case is linked to the 2022 and 2023 blasts in Katra and Narwal that together killed 13 people.Police said Qasim is believed to have crossed into Pakistan and is wanted in multiple cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The court order was issued under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 02:30 LONDON
Trump switched aircraft after reported Iranian proxy threat during NATO summit travel
The reported aircraft swap came as Donald Trump was leaving Turkey after attending the NATO summit in Ankara, with U.S. officials said to have received intelligence about a possible threat involving Iranian proxy forces. According to the supplied account, the Secret Service urged him to change planes because the Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8 he had used to fly in did not have the same defensive capabilities as the older Air Force One. Trump later said the newer aircraft would fly ahead to RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom for inspection.The report says the intelligence did not necessarily point only to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 21:29 LONDON
India student protest ends after education minister resigns amid Delhi unrest
India's five-week student protest in Delhi has been called off after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, ending a high-profile campaign that had become a focal point for youth anger at the government. Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party gathered at Jantar Mantar, the main protest site in the capital, to celebrate what they described as a victory for democracy. The announcement came hours after Pradhan said he had submitted his resignation to the prime minister.The resignation followed days of unrest, including a police crackdown on a march to parliament on Monday that left dozens injured. In his resignation post on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
Israel detains more than 70 suspects in West Bank after Tell clashes and Nablus hospital raid
Israeli forces said they detained more than 70 suspects in the occupied West Bank between Friday night and Saturday, following a deadly escalation centred on the village of Tell in the north of the territory. The operation came a day after clashes there left two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinians dead, according to the supplied reports. Residents also reported intensive searches in nearby areas, including an incursion into a hospital in Nablus.The Israeli military said its troops searched more than 300 locations as part of the operation and described those detained as including Hamas affiliates, weapons traffickers and people suspected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
At least 35 killed in bus collision on Syria's Deir ez-Zor-Damascus road
At least 35 people have been killed and 30 others injured after two buses collided on Syria's Deir ez-Zor-Damascus road, according to official and state media reports. The crash happened on Saturday between Al-Sukhnah and Palmyra, on a highway that links eastern Syria with the capital. The road is described as a crucial route and one with poor safety standards.The Ministry of Interior said one of the buses was carrying members of the Internal Security Forces, while the other was transporting civilians. Ambulances were dispatched to the scene, and helicopters were also sent to medically evacuate the injured to Homs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 13:02 LONDON
Guterres arrives in Syria for first official UN chief visit in 17 years
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has arrived in Syria for the first official visit by a serving UN chief in 17 years. He landed at Damascus international airport on Saturday morning and was met by Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, according to the Syrian state news agency. The trip is being treated as a diplomatic milestone after Syria's political transition in 2024.During the visit, Guterres is due to meet President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was under UN Security Council sanctions until last year, as well as al-Shaibani, other government officials and representatives of Syrian civil society. The UN chief is also expected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 09:00 LONDON
India Defends Great Nicobar Project as Strategic Asset in Indo-Pacific
India's defence minister has defended the Great Nicobar Island project as a strategic national initiative, saying it is designed to safeguard the country's maritime and commercial interests in the Indo-Pacific. The remarks came in response to criticism from Congress MP Jairam Ramesh over the scale and purpose of the Rs 81,000 crore scheme. The project is planned for Great Nicobar Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a location close to key sea lanes of communication.Rajnath Singh said on July 17 that the project would strengthen India's ability to sustain a presence, move assets and monitor critical shipping routes. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 08:30 LONDON
Netanyahu to visit Washington next week and meet Trump on Tuesday
The planned visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington next week has been confirmed by both sides, with the White House meeting set for Tuesday. Netanyahu's office said he will travel on Monday and meet US President Donald Trump the following day. The trip will also include attendance at the funeral of former US Senator Lindsey Graham, according to Netanyahu's office.The latest confirmation came as Trump spoke at a rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington. During the speech, he referred to Netanyahu's upcoming trip and made a series of remarks aimed at journalists and political opponents.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jul 2026 04:59 LONDON
Pakistan checkpoint attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa kills 27 as search continues
A suicide attack on a security checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan has killed 27 people, according to the military, in a major escalation of violence in the country's border region. The assault took place overnight in Tank district, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province near the Afghan border. Officials said the dead included soldiers, police officers, a forestry official and the attackers themselves.The military said the attackers first tried to force their way into the checkpoint before ramming an explosives-laden vehicle into the perimeter wall. It said 12 soldiers, two police officers and a forestry official were killed, along with 12 attackers. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 20:59 LONDON
Indian Embassy Confirms All 28 Crew Safe After Attack on LPG Tanker Disha in Iranian Waters
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has confirmed that all 28 Indian crew members aboard the Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker Disha are safe after the vessel came under attack in Iranian territorial waters. The incident took place earlier on Friday, according to the embassy's statement. The vessel is identified as IMO 8818219.In its statement, the embassy said it was aware of the attack and had been in close contact with the relevant authorities. It said it had confirmed the safety of the Indian crew members and was continuing to monitor the situation. The embassy also said it remained in touch with Iranian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 18:37 LONDON
Delhi protests over education reforms met with pellet-gun police response
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi in protests linked to calls for educational reforms and the resignation of a government minister. Video analysis of scenes from across the Indian capital shows security officers firing so-called pellet guns towards demonstrators. The incident has drawn attention because it combines a large public demonstration with questions about the force used by police on the ground.The protests were reported on 24 July 2026, with footage reviewed from multiple locations in the city. The Central Reserve Police Force did not directly answer questions about the use of pellet guns or the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 17:34 LONDON
Nigeria approves major military expansion amid worsening security crisis
Nigeria's president has approved the country's largest military expansion in recent times, authorising the recruitment of 28,000 additional soldiers and the creation of four new army divisions. The move is intended to strengthen the state's response to a widening security crisis that has included killings, kidnappings and militant attacks across several regions. Officials say the changes are designed to improve coordination and speed up responses to attacks.The government said the new divisions will take the total number in the army to 12. It also plans to establish three new army headquarters in north-east and central Nigeria, where Islamist militants, bandit... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 17:00 LONDON
India pushes back on China's readout of Jaishankar-Wang Yi meeting in Manila
India has disputed China's account of a meeting between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila, saying New Delhi did not say it respects China's sovereignty. The exchange centres on competing readouts of remarks made on July 22, when the two ministers met on the sidelines of the ASEAN and East Asia foreign ministers meeting in the Philippines.It adds another layer of friction to a relationship that has been shaped in recent years by border tensions and efforts to stabilise ties. At a weekly briefing on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs said Jaishankar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 16:33 LONDON
Tanzanian lecturer charged with terrorism after protest arrests
A Tanzanian university lecturer has been charged with terrorism after being arrested over alleged plans to join anti-government protests. Melkisedek Kaijage, who teaches political science and public administration at the University of Dodoma, appeared in a magistrate's court after 15 days in police custody. He will remain detained as the case moves forward.Kaijage was initially accused of inciting people to take part in the planned demonstrations, but prosecutors later changed the charge to terrorism. He was among more than 130 people arrested earlier this month in connection with protests calling for democratic reforms and justice for people killed in a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 14:33 LONDON
ED raids nine locations in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir in narco-terror probe
India's Enforcement Directorate searched nine locations in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday in connection with an alleged narco-terror funding case. The searches were carried out in areas including locations near the Line of Control, according to the agency. Investigators say the case involves a cross-border network that moved heroin into India and used the proceeds to support terror activity.The agency said its probe has identified what it described as a well-organised and multi-layered network operating across Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. It named Punjab-based handlers Satnam Singh and Manjit Singh, also known as Maan, and Kupwara-based operatives Safeer... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 13:03 LONDON
Irish police intercept car carrying 'extremely significant' bomb bound for Northern Ireland
Irish police have intercepted a car carrying what the Garda Commissioner described as an "extremely significant" bomb in the Republic of Ireland. The vehicle was stopped on the N2 near Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, while it was being driven across the border for an attack in Northern Ireland. Two people have been arrested following the operation, which police said targeted dissident republican activity.Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly said officers found an explosive device and later described the seizure as an "extremely significant" one. The stop took place at about 15:00 local time on Wednesday, according to the confirmed account, and the driver... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 13:00 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 LONDON
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 | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 LONDON
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
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 | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
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
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
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
