Strait of Hormuz talks postponed amid Yemen escalation
Iran says a planned meeting with officials from Gulf states on the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed because of events unfolding in Yemen. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the decision was taken jointly by Iran and Oman, and that the meeting in Oman would have been an opportunity to discuss what he described as a responsible approach to managing the waterway. He also said Saudi Arabia requested the postponement.Baghaei told a news conference that Iran has no involvement in Yemen and does not interfere in Yemeni affairs. He said the talks would have been a chance to show... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 15:29 LONDON
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Iran seizes assets of 240 dissidents and journalists as protest arrests top 6,000
Iran's judiciary has seized assets belonging to 240 dissidents, journalists and public figures and frozen 182 bank accounts, according to a report by the judiciary-affiliated Mizan news agency. The measures were announced as Police Chief Ahmadreza Radan said more than 6,000 people had been arrested over the January protests. The reported seizures were concentrated in Tehran, where 143 of the cases took place.Mizan said those targeted were accused of propaganda activities or actions against the country and in favour of hostile governments. It said some of the assets belonged to journalists working for Persian-language opposition broadcasters Iran International and Manoto,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 14:00 LONDON
Yemen fighting intensifies around Marib and western Taiz as government forces counter Houthi gains
Yemen's government forces have stepped up air attacks against Houthi positions as the fighting shifts toward Marib and western Taiz. The latest clashes come after the rebel group made gains in government-held areas over the past week. The focus on Marib is significant because the city is Yemen's main oil and gas centre and the government's last remaining stronghold in the north.The supplied report says government forces are trying to repel the advance with strikes on Houthi positions and vehicles. It also says a video released on Monday by the Yemeni army purports to show Houthi positions and vehicles being... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 13:32 LONDON
China Rejects US-Led AI Threat Narrative Amid Intensifying Rivalry
China has pushed back against what it calls threat narratives around artificial intelligence, warning against confrontation and malicious competition. The comments came as the United States and China continue to frame AI development as a strategic race with major national security implications. The dispute adds to wider tensions over how the technology should be governed and who should set the rules.Foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told reporters that narratives of threat, confrontation and malicious competition only disrupt the process of global AI governance. He said such approaches are not in anyone's interest. Guo added that all parties should work together... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 13:03 LONDON
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Brent crude tops $107 as Hormuz shipping disruption deepens
Brent crude has climbed above $107 a barrel as disruption around the Strait of Hormuz and shutdowns at Saudi energy infrastructure continue to unsettle global oil markets. The benchmark rose by $3.21 to $107.82, according to the supplied report, after recent attacks on shipping in the waterway and on Saudi energy facilities. The developments have raised fresh concern about the security of one of the world's most important energy chokepoints.US officials say traffic through the strait is improving, but their assessment is at odds with the market reaction and with other reporting on vessel movements. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 13:00 LONDON
Finland joins French advanced nuclear deterrence initiative amid Russia tensions
Finland has said it will join France's advanced nuclear deterrence initiative, extending the programme to a NATO and European Union member that shares a 1,340-kilometre border with Russia. The announcement was made by the two countries on Monday in a joint statement. It marks a notable widening of France's effort to deepen nuclear-related defence cooperation with European partners.Finnish President Alexander Stubb said the move was "a new step to increase defence cooperation" between Finland and France. He also said Finland does not intend to host nuclear weapons on its territory "in peacetime". The initiative is designed to extend France's nuclear... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 12:30 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Yemen fighting intensifies as NATO says it intercepted Russian submarines in the Arctic
Yemeni government aligned forces have advanced in western Taiz after repelling a Houthi offensive, while the Houthis also claimed attacks on Saudi Arabia, underscoring the widening pressure points in the conflict. 🔗Western officials say a joint NATO operation intercepted Russian submarines near a vital undersea cable in the Arctic last week, in an incident that highlights growing concern over critical infrastructure and military activity in the far north. 🔗In Malaysia, a teenage boy has been acquitted of murdering a female schoolmate after a judge found he was mentally unsound at the time of the killing, bringing an end to a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Sep 2026 12:20 LONDON
Yemen government forces advance in Taiz as Houthis claim attacks on Saudi Arabia
Yemeni government-aligned forces have advanced in western Taiz after repelling a Houthi offensive, according to the supplied report. The fighting is taking place in southwestern Taiz province, where clashes have intensified as both sides seek to consolidate positions. The report says the advance followed support from air strikes targeting Houthi gatherings.The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, said on Monday that they launched attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia using dozens of ballistic missiles and drones. They said the strikes targeted military facilities and infrastructure, including aircraft hangars, radar installations, runways and ammunition depots at King Khalid airbase in Khamis... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 11:30 LONDON
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Russian submarines intercepted near Arctic cable in joint NATO operation, officials say
Western officials say a joint NATO operation intercepted Russian submarines near a vital undersea cable in the Arctic last week. The incident took place near Svalbard and is being described as an attempt to destroy cable infrastructure that supports communications in the region. The account has raised fresh concern about the security of undersea networks that carry much of the United Kingdom's international data.According to two Western officials cited in the supplied material, covert Russian GUGI undersea warfare submarines were detected trying to damage a cable near Svalbard. The operation involved the United Kingdom, Norway and the United States, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 11:02 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Middle East tensions jolt oil markets as border strike, protests and elections dominate
Oil prices surged as escalating Middle East tensions threatened key supply routes, with Brent crude moving above $107 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate topping $102, a move that quickly fed through to global risk sentiment. 🔗That backdrop also sharpened concern around diplomacy and energy security, as Iran and Oman delayed planned Gulf talks and the United States opened G20 energy meetings in Houston promoting what it called energy abundance amid the disruption to fuel markets. 🔗 🔗On the ground, Poland and Ukraine denounced Russian strikes close to the Polish border after a Kyiv Warsaw passenger train was hit about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 14 Sep 2026 08:33 LONDON
European leaders meet in Rovaniemi over Arctic strategy and Greenland tensions
European leaders are gathering in the northern Finnish city of Rovaniemi on Monday for a European Arctic Summit focused on the bloc's approach to the Arctic. The meeting comes amid rising strategic competition in the region and renewed diplomatic strain linked to Greenland. Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen are among those expected to attend, alongside EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and European Council President Antonio Costa.The summit was initiated by Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, according to Tuomas Tikkanen, a senior adviser on European affairs to the Finnish prime minister. He said the aim... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 07:30 LONDON
South Australia confirms first H5 bird flu case in a pelican amid multiple animal detections
South Australian authorities have confirmed the first known case of H5 bird flu in a pelican in Australia. The infected bird was found at Edithburgh on the Yorke Peninsula, adding to a series of animal detections reported across the state on Monday. Officials said the case is part of a wider biosecurity situation that has now produced 295 confirmed H5 bird flu cases in animals in South Australia.Environment Minister Emily Bourke said a dead sea lion found near Victor Harbor had been sent for testing. She said the report followed confirmation the previous day that another sea lion had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 05:59 LONDON
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PM-backed candidate wins Okinawa governor race, raising questions over base policy
Genta Koja has won Okinawa's gubernatorial election, defeating two-term incumbent Denny Tamaki in a result that could reshape debate over the prefecture's long-running dispute with Tokyo and Washington. Officials said Koja won 59% of the vote in Sunday's election, with the result announced on Monday. The 42-year-old former deputy mayor of Naha will become Okinawa's youngest governor since the prefecture was returned to Japan from US rule in 1972.Koja was backed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party, giving the ruling camp a stronger position in a prefecture that has often resisted the concentration of US military facilities. Tamaki,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
Oil prices surge as Middle East tensions threaten supply routes
Oil prices rose sharply on Monday, with Brent crude moving above $107 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate climbing above $102 as escalating tensions in the Middle East renewed fears of disruption to global energy supplies. The move came as traders reacted to fresh security concerns in the region and the risk that key export routes could be affected. Both benchmarks extended gains from the previous week after rising back above the $100 threshold.Brent crude for November delivery gained 2.8% to $107.54 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate for October rose 2.3% to $102.34. The market reaction was tied directly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 04:59 LONDON
Bangsamoro first parliamentary election marred by deadly pre-poll violence
The first parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao is under way in the southern Philippines, but the vote has been overshadowed by deadly violence and other security incidents. Nearly 2.4 million registered voters are taking part in the region's first parliamentary polls since it was established in 2019. The election is intended to mark the end of the transition period and move the Muslim-majority region closer to self-governance.On Monday, the chairman of the Commission on Elections said Cotabato City had been placed under commission control after a shooting late on Sunday killed three people and injured... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 03:29 LONDON
US opens G20 energy talks in Houston amid Iran war disruption to fuel markets
The United States has opened G20 energy meetings in Houston, Texas, with officials promoting what Washington calls "energy abundance" as the war against Iran continues to disrupt global fuel markets. The talks began on Monday and are scheduled to run through Wednesday in the oil-rich city. Delegations from major economies and oil producers are attending, making the gathering a focal point for energy policy at a time of elevated market pressure.According to the supplied material, the meetings include representatives from China, India, Japan and Germany, alongside oil producers Canada and Saudi Arabia. Russian participation is also expected, after Russian diplomats... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 03:00 LONDON
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Guyana says oil revenues are rising as Iran conflict reshapes energy markets
Guyana's president says the country has seen a sharp rise in oil revenue in recent months as the conflict involving Iran continues to reshape global energy markets. Mohamed Irfaan Ali said the increase has come as disruptions to energy supplies have helped push up crude prices. He made the comments in an interview about Guyana's oil boom and the challenges that have followed it.Ali said the country's oil revenues have increased sharply while the wider conflict grinds on. He linked the rise to the effect of the war on global supply and pricing, saying the market disruption has lifted the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 21:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Red Sea tensions widen as Congo Ebola toll climbs and Europe faces political strain
Houthi forces have completed their takeover of Yemen's Red Sea coastline, including the port city of Mocha and the island of Mayyun, also known as Perim, while government forces said they were intensifying air attacks on Houthi positions near Mocha and along the coast. The fighting has sharpened fears over one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes. 🔗 🔗Maritime security in the wider region also deteriorated after Iranian authorities said one person was killed and three others injured when a merchant vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, and Bahrain refused to join an Iranian proposed shipping meeting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Sep 2026 18:23 LONDON
Houthis seize Bab al-Mandeb as Red Sea coast falls under their control
Houthi forces have completed their takeover of Yemen's Red Sea coastline, including the port city of Mocha and the island of Mayyun, also known as Perim, according to the supplied report. The advance gives them effective control over the Bab al-Mandeb strait, one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints. The development marks a major shift in the conflict and raises immediate concern for shipping through the Red Sea.The report says the takeover happened over the weekend and places Houthi positions just 20 kilometres from the African coast. It adds that more than 2,000 people fled from Yemen to Djibouti... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 16:29 LONDON
BRICS summit in New Delhi adopts declaration amid divisions over Iran, Ukraine and tariffs
BRICS leaders have adopted a joint declaration on the first day of their two-day summit in New Delhi, despite visible divisions over the wars in Iran and Ukraine. The New Delhi Declaration called for restraint in the Middle East and criticised unilateral tariffs, but it avoided naming the United States, Israel or Iran. The agreement was reached as leaders from the expanded 11-member bloc gathered in the Indian capital for talks on war, trade and global economic pressure.The declaration was adopted on Saturday, with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin among those attending the summit. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 13:30 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Niger reshuffles army command as UAE and India deepen BRICS ties
Niger's military government has appointed a new head of the armed forces after a failed mutiny that tested the junta's control over the security apparatus, a sign it is moving quickly to reassert authority inside the military. 🔗The reshuffle comes after the attempted uprising exposed tensions within the ranks and raised fresh questions about the stability of the country's ruling junta. 🔗In the Gulf and South Asia, the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi has given new momentum to UAE and India economic and development cooperation, according to IBPC Dubai. 🔗The group said the bilateral discussions have strengthened the case... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Sep 2026 12:16 LONDON
Niger military reshuffles top army command after failed mutiny
Niger's military government has appointed a new head of the armed forces after a failed mutiny that tested the junta's control over the security apparatus. A decree read on state television on Friday announced that General Mamane Sani Kiaou would replace General Moussa Salaou Barmou at the top of the armed forces. The reshuffle also included the promotion of General Abdourahmane Abou Zataka to army chief of staff.The changes follow a mutiny that began on 28 August and lasted almost 24 hours, according to the supporting report. Fighting was reported at the presidential palace, Niamey's international airport and a nearby... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Hormuz tensions rise as Congo Ebola toll climbs and Europe faces political strain
Security in the Gulf came under fresh strain after Iranian authorities said one person was killed and three others injured when a merchant vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane already under pressure from regional tensions. 🔗 Bahrain also said it would not join an Iran proposed meeting in Oman on Monday on safe passage for shipping in the strait, underlining the diplomatic split over how to protect traffic through the waterway. 🔗In Yemen and along the Red Sea coast, the Houthis said they had carried out a drone and missile strike on a military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Sep 2026 08:37 LONDON
One killed in Strait of Hormuz ship strike as authorities report injuries
Iranian authorities say one person has been killed and three others injured after a merchant vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz early on Sunday. Qeshm city governor Amir Teymouri said the ship was hit around 5:00 am local time off the coasts of Hengam and Qeshm islands. The authorities did not say what caused the strike or identify who was responsible.The incident took place in one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints, where a large share of global oil and gas shipments passes through a narrow channel between Iran and Oman. The Strait of Hormuz has long... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 06:59 LONDON
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UK security adviser says Europe must endure hard winter to keep pressure on Russia
The UK national security adviser has said Europe must be prepared to endure "real hardship" this winter if it wants to maintain economic pressure on Russia. Jonathan Powell made the remarks in Kyiv at the Yalta European Strategy forum, where he argued that sanctions on Moscow are working and should not be eased. He said the current approach of supporting Ukraine while tightening pressure on Russia should continue despite the strain of energy shortages across Europe.Powell said talk of Russian escalation was not a problem but a sign that pressure on President Vladimir Putin was having an effect. He urged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 06:32 LONDON
Sweden votes in tight general election as opposition and Kristersson bloc run neck and neck
Sweden is voting in a closely fought general election that could return the left-wing opposition to power or bring the far-right Sweden Democrats into government for the first time. The contest has narrowed sharply in the final days of campaigning, leaving Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's alliance and the opposition bloc separated by little more than a dead heat in opinion polls. The result is expected to determine not only who leads the next government, but also how much influence the Sweden Democrats will have over policy.Magdalena Andersson, the opposition leader and head of the centre-left Social Democrats, said on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 04:59 LONDON
Houthi projectile wounds two in Saudi Arabia's Jazan region
A projectile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels struck Saudi Arabia's southern Jazan region on Saturday, wounding two people and damaging civilian property, according to Saudi Civil Defence. The strike landed in al-Tuwal governorate and damaged a mosque, several buildings and vehicles. Saudi authorities said emergency procedures were put in place after the incident.The Houthis said their attack targeted a Saudi military base in Sharurah, in the southern Najran province. Saudi Civil Defence, however, said the projectile hit civilian objects in Jazan and described that as a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. It also said the danger had passed in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 01:59 LONDON
US court blocks Trump administration plan to cut FEMA workforce
A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully in ordering personnel changes that would have cut and constrained the workforce of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The decision was issued on Friday by US District Judge Susan Illston in California. It centres on temporary FEMA reservists whose contracts are used to support disaster response after hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other emergencies.Judge Illston said the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees FEMA, exceeded its authority when it moved to restrict the agency's ability to manage its own workforce. Labor groups representing federal workers brought the case after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 21:29 LONDON
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Bahrain refuses Iran's proposed Hormuz shipping meeting in Oman
Bahrain has said it will not take part in a proposed meeting in Oman on Monday that Iran says will focus on safe passage for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The Bahraini Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that it would not join the gathering in Muscat, despite Iran describing the talks as a consultation on the future of the waterway. The decision adds a new diplomatic wrinkle to efforts to discuss security around one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.In its statement, Bahrain said regional security and stability could not be preserved through what it called a policy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 21:02 LONDON
US uses Alien Terrorist Removal Court for first time as Afghan woman is deported
The US Department of Justice said Nazira Haji Zada has been deported to Afghanistan after appearing before the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a little-used federal court created in 1996. Officials said this was the first time the court had been used since it was established nearly 30 years ago. The case marks a rare use of a legal mechanism designed to remove people the government classifies as alien terrorists.According to the department, Haji Zada, 47, had been living in Fort Worth, Texas, and was arrested in 2024. Attorney General Todd Blanche filed removal papers on July 15 this year, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 20:35 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Yemen fighting and Red Sea tensions deepen as world marks 9/11 anniversary
Yemen saw the sharpest escalation, with more than 900 people killed or injured in less than a week of renewed fighting and at least 5,000 families forced from their homes as civilians fled Taiz. 🔗The conflict around the Red Sea and Bab al Mandab also intensified, with Houthi forces reported to have seized Perim Island and Mokha, tightened their grip on the shipping lane, and advanced across Yemen's Tihamah coast. 🔗 🔗 🔗That pressure on maritime routes was echoed by the United States, which began telling oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz to travel at specific times if they... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Sep 2026 18:21 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 7,000 cases as South-Ubangi confirms new spread
Congolese authorities say the country's Ebola outbreak has now passed 7,000 recorded cases, with 7,022 infections and 3,398 deaths reported. The latest figures also confirm a new case in South-Ubangi, extending the epidemic to a seventh province. The outbreak began in mid-May in Ituri province and has since spread through remote and conflict-affected parts of eastern and northern Democratic Republic of the Congo.Officials say 837 people are currently in isolation or receiving treatment. The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which was first detected in the northeastern province of Ituri and remains concentrated there, even as it has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 18:00 LONDON
At least seven killed in prison fire and riot in Kobane, northern Syria
At least seven inmates have been killed after a fire broke out at a prison in Kobane, a predominantly Kurdish town in northern Syria. The blaze followed a riot inside the jail, according to state media reports, and others were injured in the incident. The cause of the fire has not yet been officially confirmed.State-run reports said the unrest began after tensions in the town escalated on Friday, following protests over the killing of a former Kurdish fighter. Dozens of people were reported injured, burned or suffocated after the riot and fire. The prison is still administered by Kurdish authorities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 17:35 LONDON
Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island in Bab al-Mandeb Strait
Houthi forces have taken control of Mayun Island, also known as Perim, in a move that strengthens their position at the southern entrance to the Red Sea. The island sits in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, one of the world's most important shipping corridors, and the takeover gives the group a new physical foothold there. The seizure was confirmed by a senior military official from Yemen's internationally recognised government and by a Houthi official.Mayun is a small volcanic island of about 13 sq km, but its location gives it outsized strategic value. It lies in the middle of the Bab al-Mandeb... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 15:00 LONDON
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Zelenskyy willing to meet Putin at Miami G20 summit in December
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is willing to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami in December if both leaders are invited. He made the remarks when asked by German broadcaster Deutsche Welle whether he would meet his Russian counterpart, saying: "We have to meet, to speak, and make decisions." The comments add a fresh diplomatic opening to a war that is nearing its fifth year. The summit is due to take place on 14 and 15 December at Trump National Doral Miami, with the United States holding the presidency of the Group of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 12:59 LONDON
Yemen fighting escalates as displacement rises and civilians flee Taiz
More than 900 people have been killed or injured in less than a week of renewed fighting in Yemen, while at least 5,000 families have fled their homes, according to the latest figures in the supplied report. The escalation is centred on Taiz and surrounding areas, where civilians have been forced to move again after years of relative calm in some locations. The report says the Houthis and Yemen's internationally recognised government re-erupted into open conflict this month, with the fighting described as the fiercest in years.The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said displacement was rising... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 11:29 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Hormuz tensions, Ukraine pressure and Yemen fighting dominate a busy briefing
The biggest market and security story was the sharp rise in Middle East shipping risk, after the United States began telling oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz to travel at specific times if they want military protection. The move underlines how exposed the waterway has become as tensions rise around Iran and the wider Gulf. 🔗Iran said it will meet Gulf states and Iraq in Oman on Monday to discuss the Strait of Hormuz and regional security, while Saudi Arabia kept its East West pipeline shut for a second day after a drone attack launched from Iraq caused injuries... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Sep 2026 08:38 LONDON
US narrows military protection windows for tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
The United States has begun telling oil tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz to travel at specific times if they want to receive military protection, according to reports cited on Saturday. The change comes after Iran stepped up attacks on vessels moving through the area at night. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important routes for oil and gas shipments, making any shift in security arrangements closely watched by shipping and energy markets.The reported instruction was sent to tanker operators through emails from the US naval coordination centre to maritime advisers, according to the report. Since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 07:30 LONDON
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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward East Sea after joint drills
South Korea said North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea on Saturday, in a launch that came a day after trilateral maritime drills ended. The South Korean military said it detected the missiles at about 5:20am local time and estimated that they travelled around 250 kilometres. Officials in Seoul said they were sharing information with the United States and Japan as they assessed the launch.The Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were launched from North Korea's eastern coastal area of Wonsan. It said South Korean and US intelligence authorities tracked the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 06:59 LONDON
Israel-Lebanon Rome talks delayed to October amid renewed strikes
The next round of Israel-Lebanon negotiations in Rome has been delayed until October, according to a US official. The talks had previously been expected in early September, but the planned meeting in the Italian capital will not now go ahead as scheduled. The delay comes as strikes have increased in recent days and follows Israel's destruction of Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon the day before.The same official said Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors will still meet at the State Department in Washington next week to discuss ongoing developments and the continued implementation of a framework deal agreed in June. That arrangement,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 01:30 LONDON
UN Security Council extends partial Sudan arms embargo for one month amid wider sanctions talks
The UN Security Council has unanimously extended its partial arms embargo on Sudan's Darfur region for one month while members continue negotiating possible changes to the sanctions regime. The vote keeps the existing restrictions in place and gives diplomats more time to discuss a US proposal to broaden the embargo across all of Sudan. The decision comes as the war in Sudan passes the three-year mark and pressure grows over how to respond to the conflict.All 15 council members backed the one-month extension on Friday, according to the supplied material. The US said it welcomed the adoption and argued that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 00:30 LONDON
US marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks with ceremonies in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania
The United States has marked the 25th anniversary of the 11 September 2001 attacks with commemorations at the Pentagon, the World Trade Center site in New York and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The ceremonies brought together current and former national leaders, families of victims and other attendees to remember the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijacked planes struck the three sites. Moments of silence were held at the times of the attacks, and the names of the dead were read aloud.President Donald Trump attended the Pentagon ceremony, while Vice-President JD Vance was present at the memorial in New York. All four... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 20:02 LONDON
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Houthis seize Perim Island and Mokha, tightening grip on Red Sea shipping lane
The Houthis have reportedly expanded their control along Yemen's western Red Sea coast, taking Perim Island at the mouth of the Bab al-Mandab Strait and capturing the port city of Mokha. The advance gives the Iran-backed group a stronger position on one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints. It also deepens concern over the security of a shipping lane used by vessels moving between the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.A source from Yemen's internationally recognised government said Perim, also known as Mayyun, was seized after pro-government forces withdrew on Friday. Military sources said Mokha fell a day... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 18:29 LONDON
Yemen conflict deepens as Houthis seize territory near Bab al-Mandeb Strait
Fighters from the Iran-backed Houthi group have seized territory close to the Bab al-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea, a narrow waterway that links Asia and Europe through one of the world's most important shipping corridors. The advance adds to concerns about the security of maritime traffic in the area and the wider impact on trade routes and oil exports. It also comes as fighting in Yemen continues to displace civilians and widen the conflict's regional implications.The Houthis have said they do not pose a threat to international shipping, but they have reiterated their intention to target vessels from Saudi... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 18:01 LONDON
Myanmar airport closed after reported drone attack on Mandalay hub
Myanmar's military-backed authorities have said they thwarted a drone attack on Tada-U International Airport near Mandalay, prompting flight cancellations and a temporary halt to some operations. The airport is Myanmar's second-busiest and serves as a major transport link for the central city and surrounding region. The disruption was reported on September 11, with international flights cancelled for two days.Myanmar Airways International said all international flights from the airport on September 11 and 12 had been cancelled, while domestic services were being transferred to a nearby airport until further notice for operational reasons. State media said security forces had stopped an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 13:59 LONDON
Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists sentenced as court hands down prison terms
A Hong Kong court has sentenced three prominent activists to prison terms of up to seven years over their roles in organising annual vigils for the victims of the 4 June 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. The ruling was delivered on Friday in a case that has intensified scrutiny of the city's national security law and its impact on political expression. The defendants are Lee Cheuk-yan, Chow Hang-tung and Albert Ho, all of whom were linked to the now-disbanded Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China.Lee, 69, and Chow, 41, were each sentenced to seven years in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 13:31 LONDON
Anthropic says AI models were used in state surveillance campaigns targeting dissidents
Anthropic says it has disrupted several state-sponsored surveillance operations that used its artificial intelligence models to target dissidents and minority communities. The company said the campaigns were detected and stopped between January and July, and that they originated in China, Iran and West Africa. According to the disclosure, the operations focused on diaspora communities, including Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, Tibetan and Falun Gong communities, and Iranian opponents living abroad.The company said one Iranian-linked case involved actors developing a method to identify people through their social media accounts. In another case, a contractor working for Malian national security authorities used the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 10:06 LONDON
Two Azerbaijani sailors killed in Black Sea tugboat drone attack near Odesa
Two Azerbaijani sailors have been killed after a tugboat was struck by drones in the Black Sea near the Ukrainian port of Odesa, in the latest attack on civilian shipping in the area. The Somali-flagged vessel TEDY was first hit near Odesa and then came under two further drone attacks overnight while sailing toward the Romanian port of Constanta. The incident has added to concerns over the safety of commercial crews operating in the Black Sea corridor.Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said the dead crew members were Aslan Aliyev and Asim Gasimov. It also said two other Azerbaijani sailors, Imran Novruzov and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 10:00 LONDON
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Anthropic says its AI models were misused in attempts linked to biological weapons research
Anthropic said it has disrupted several attempts to use its artificial intelligence models for research that could help develop biological weapons. The company said the cases were identified over the past eight months and were set out in a report published on Thursday. It said the misuse involved its Claude chatbot and other models, and that it acted cautiously where it could not determine whether the work was legitimate or malicious.One case in May involved a scientist seeking help with a grant application to engineer mutations to chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus, in a way that would make it more harmful... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 09:31 LONDON
Oil set to end week above $100 as shipping attacks intensify around Hormuz and the Red Sea
Oil prices eased on Friday, but both Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate were still on track to end the week above $100 a barrel for the first time since mid-May. The move comes as attacks on shipping routes in the Middle East intensify, with traders focused on the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. The latest price action reflects concern that disruption to tanker traffic could last longer than previously expected.Brent crude futures fell to $105.62 a barrel in early trading, while West Texas Intermediate slipped to $101.10. Even after the pullback, both benchmarks were still nearly 13%... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 09:29 LONDON
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE and closes airspace to Emirati aircraft
Algeria has expanded its rupture with the United Arab Emirates by closing its airspace to Emirati civilian and military aircraft, adding a transport restriction to the diplomatic break announced on Thursday. The Algerian defence ministry said the ban would take effect on Friday, while commercial flights to and from Algiers airport will be allowed to continue until the end of 2026. The move follows Algeria's decision to sever diplomatic relations and order the UAE ambassador to leave within 48 hours.The foreign ministry said the decision came after what it described as repeated warnings and the exhaustion of all avenues to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 04:34 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill family of four in northern Gaza as deaths rise across enclave
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed a family of four, including two children, in Beit Lahia and left at least five more people dead in separate attacks across the enclave, according to Palestinian hospital and civil defence sources cited in the supplied material. The latest reports also describe strikes in Jabalia in the north and in Khan Yunis in the south, widening the geographic spread of the violence. Gaza sources said some of the attacks hit near ambulances and tents sheltering displaced people.An official at Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City said the bodies of four members of the Ahmad family were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 04:29 LONDON
Peru joins US-led Shield of the Americas security alliance after talks with Marco Rubio
Peru has announced that it will join the US-led Shield of the Americas security alliance, a regional initiative focused on intelligence sharing and military cooperation against drug cartels. The move was confirmed in Lima after talks between Peru's newly elected right-wing leader, Keiko Fujimori, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It places Peru among the latest governments in the region to sign up to the coalition, which is also known as the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition.Fujimori said the decision reflected Peru's own experience confronting organised violence, saying the country had previously had to deal with terrorism and now faces... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 23:03 LONDON
Morocco denies role in Ceuta migrant surge into Spain
Morocco has rejected accusations that it was involved in the mass migrant crossing into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta in July. The Foreign Ministry said there were no facts, evidence or reports establishing any involvement by Moroccan authorities. The denial comes as the dispute over the border surge continues to fuel political tension in Spain and renewed scrutiny of relations between Rabat and Madrid.According to the ministry, more than 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta from nearby Morocco on July 30 and 31 in an unprecedented surge. Local officials and civil organisations say more than 100 people died, while thousands of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 22:31 LONDON
France warns TV channel over possible return of expelled pro-Kremlin commentator
France's interior minister has warned that a television channel could face criminal proceedings if it puts expelled Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova back on air. The warning comes after the channel indicated she may appear again soon by video link. The case has become the latest flashpoint in France over media freedom, foreign influence and the enforcement of expulsion measures.Interior Minister Laurent Nunez wrote to the country's media regulator, saying Fedorova had been accused of manipulating information and public debate and of infringing the fundamental interests of the nation. He said any return to air would directly contravene the expulsion and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 19:00 LONDON
Netanyahu moves to sue Haaretz over UAE warning report before 7 October attacks
Benjamin Netanyahu has told lawyers to begin defamation proceedings against an Israeli newspaper over its report that the United Arab Emirates warned him Hamas was planning an operation before the 7 October 2023 attacks. His office said the story was part of a "sinister plot" and denied that any warning was given by the UAE before the assault. The newspaper has rejected the claim and said it stands by its reporting.The report was based on book extracts and said UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke with Netanyahu in late September 2023, days before the Hamas-led attack. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 17:34 LONDON
Sara Netanyahu faces defamation suit over claim on October 7 attacks
Sara Netanyahu is facing a defamation lawsuit after comments suggesting that opposition politician Yair Golan had advance notice of Hamas' October 7 attacks on Israel. The case was filed in Israel and centres on remarks she made in a television interview last week. Golan says the allegation was false and damaging, and is seeking 2.55 million Israeli new shekel, or about $1.17 million, in compensation.According to the supporting material, Netanyahu questioned how Golan had managed to reach the scene so quickly after the attacks began. She suggested that, because of his military background, he must have been aware of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 15:03 LONDON
Two arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran intelligence service
Two people have been arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service, in an investigation being handled under the National Security Act. The Metropolitan Police said a 60-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman were detained at two London locations on Wednesday. Officers also searched a third property in north-west London as part of the same inquiry.Police said the pair were arrested on suspicion of offences linked to assisting a foreign intelligence service. They have since been released on conditional bail until late October. The force said the investigation followed searches carried out at properties in north and north-west... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 15:00 LONDON
British man charged over alleged Russian-linked sabotage plot as court case moves to the Old Bailey
Joshua Cammidge, a 31-year-old man from Swindon, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday after being charged with terror offences in connection with an alleged plan to help Russian security forces sabotage a drone factory. Prosecutors say he is accused of assisting the GRU Volunteer Corps and of carrying out preparatory conduct under the National Security Act 2023. District Judge Daniel Sternberg adjourned the case until a hearing at the Old Bailey on 25 September.The Crown Prosecution Service alleged that Cammidge researched four drone manufacturing sites and a WiFi jamming device, and that he carried out reconnaissance on potential targets.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 13:29 LONDON
Zelensky flight delayed for an hour after drone incursion over Moldova
A plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife, Olena Zelenska, was delayed in Moldova after a Russian drone crossed into the country's airspace. The aircraft was preparing to leave Chisinau International Airport for Oslo when the drone prompted an immediate shutdown of Moldovan airspace. The plane remained on the runway for about an hour before it was cleared to depart.Moldovan government spokesman Dumitru Ciorici said the country closed its airspace after detecting a Russian drone entering from the direction of Ukraine. He said three departures and four arrivals were delayed as a result. Authorities later confirmed that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:59 LONDON
Iranian rial falls to new lows as war and blockade deepen economic crisis
Six months after war broke out between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, the country's economic strain has intensified sharply. The Iranian rial has continued to slide, reaching new lows as households face rising prices and tighter budgets. The latest deterioration comes amid an ongoing war and a reinstated US naval blockade, both of which have disrupted daily life and trade.According to free-market currency data cited in the supplied material, the rial has fallen from about 1.45 million per US dollar in March 2026 to more than 2.1 million by early September. By Thursday, the free-market dollar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:33 LONDON
Houthi missile and drone attacks hit Saudi civilian and energy sites as tensions rise
Missile and drone attacks have struck civilian and economic sites in several Saudi cities, injuring dozens of civilians and causing fires and temporary disruption at energy facilities. The incidents were reported in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jizan and Najran, according to the supplied material. The attacks are being described as part of a renewed escalation linked to the conflict in Yemen.The confirmed locations indicate a broad pattern of cross-border pressure rather than a single isolated strike. The material says the attacks injured dozens of civilians and affected energy facilities, but it does not give a precise casualty count or a full... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:30 LONDON
Russian airports hit record closures amid drone threat
Russian civil aviation has faced repeated shutdowns after Ukrainian drone operations triggered airspace restrictions across multiple airports. In August, airports in Russia were temporarily closed 993 times, according to aviation security data, with an average of 32 closures a day. The disruption affected 32 airports, including those serving Moscow and St Petersburg.The same data shows 2,182 closures were recorded over the summer, already exceeding the full-year total for 2025. The August figure was described as the most disruptive month for Russian civil aviation since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in early 2022. In the first three days of September,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 11:33 LONDON
UK and NATO allies intercept Russian plot to target undersea cable near Svalbard
Western officials say a joint NATO operation intercepted Russian submarines that were attempting to destroy a vital undersea cable in the Arctic near Svalbard. According to two officials cited in the supplied material, Britain, Norway and the United States were involved in the operation and stopped the submarines before the cable was damaged. The incident is being described as part of wider concern over the security of subsea infrastructure.The cable in question connects Svalbard to Norway and lies about 2,700 metres below the surface. The same material says the submarines were covert Russian GUGI undersea warfare vessels. Russia has denied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 08:02 LONDON
Netanyahu visits Israeli troops in occupied southern Syria again as Damascus condemns move
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a third visit to Israeli troops in an occupied stretch of southern Syria, prompting a fresh protest from Damascus. The visit took place on Wednesday on the Syrian side of Mount Hermon, near the Israel-Syria border, alongside Defence Minister Israel Katz. Netanyahu used the trip to repeat his claim that Iran's government is nearing collapse.During the visit, Netanyahu said there was still work to be done and that the main task was to bring down what he called the "terror regime" in Iran. He added that Israel was very close to that goal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
Yemen fighting escalates as Houthi attacks trigger alerts in Saudi Arabia
Yemen's internationally recognised government has accused Houthi fighters of killing three children, including a baby, in shelling in the central Marib governorate. The claim came as the Houthis said Saudi forces carried out 54 air raids over 12 hours, deepening a renewed phase of fighting across Yemen. Warnings of possible attacks were also reported in several Saudi provinces early on Thursday, underscoring the cross-border reach of the escalation.According to the supplied material, six other people were wounded in the Marib attack, which the government-run Saba news agency said was the second such incident in 48 hours. It said the first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 06:59 LONDON
Sydney businessman sentenced in Australia's first foreign interference case
A Sydney businessman has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for reckless foreign interference, in what is described as the first time an Australian has been sentenced for the offence. Alexander Csergo was told he will be eligible for parole as early as next month because of time already spent in custody. The case centres on reports he compiled for two suspected Chinese spies while he was working in Shanghai.The District Court heard that Csergo, 58, had spent more than 600 days in custody before sentencing on Thursday. A jury found him guilty in March after weeks of evidence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 06:29 LONDON
Juvenile whale carcass on South Australia beach to be tested for bird flu
A juvenile whale carcass has washed up on Dump Beach near Victor Harbor in South Australia, prompting authorities to cordon off the area and move onlookers away. The carcass is being treated as a biosecurity precaution while officials arrange testing for H5 bird flu. Results are not expected for at least a day.Primary Industries and Regions SA said a call was made to its hotline on Thursday morning, and rangers from the Department for Environment and Water were sent to the site. Authorities confirmed the carcass will be tested for bird flu, but have not yet identified the species formally.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 03:02 LONDON
US says latest Caribbean boat strike killed three amid anti-drug campaign
The United States has announced another military strike on a boat in the Caribbean Sea, saying three people were killed. The strike was disclosed by US Southern Command late on Wednesday and is the latest in a campaign targeting vessels the administration describes as linked to drug trafficking. The operation adds to a broader pattern of unilateral US action in international waters.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is now seeking to work with allied countries on anti-drug operations while still reserving the option to strike ships when it judges that necessary. Speaking in Quito, he said the approach... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 02:30 LONDON
IAEA refers Iran to UN Security Council over nuclear non-compliance after board vote
The International Atomic Energy Agency has formally referred Iran to the United Nations Security Council after its Board of Governors approved a resolution in Vienna. The move is the first such referral in 20 years and marks a fresh escalation in the dispute over Iran's nuclear programme. The resolution was backed by 23 countries, with eight abstentions, while China, Russia and Niger voted against it.The board action was tabled by the United Kingdom, France, Germany and the United States. It cites a lack of information on Iran's nuclear material, including stockpiles of highly enriched uranium, and says inspectors have been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 21:59 LONDON
Netanyahu alleges foreign interference in Israel election campaign amid dispute over UAE warning report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that the country is facing what he called "blatant foreign interference" as the general election approaches in October. The comments came amid a renewed political dispute over reporting that the United Arab Emirates warned him before the Hamas attack of 7 October 2023. Netanyahu and his Likud party have linked the controversy to the election campaign, while opposition figures have used it to attack his record.The row centres on a report by Haaretz, which said excerpts from a book by two of its reporters indicated that UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
Police officer killed, five teachers kidnapped in raid on Cameroon teacher training centre in Wum
Armed individuals raided a teacher training centre in the town of Wum in Cameroon's Northwest Region, killing a police officer and abducting five teachers. The attack took place on Tuesday morning, according to the regional governor, Adolphe Lele Lafrique. Security forces are now searching for the attackers and the missing teachers.Lafrique said the group of armed individuals infiltrated the centre, about 80 kilometres north of Bamenda, and opened fire when a police officer tried to stop them. He said the officer was killed instantly. The five teachers were taken to an unknown location, and no group has been publicly identified... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 17:30 LONDON
At least 14 killed in weapons depot blast in Syria's Idlib
At least 14 people have been killed in an explosion at a temporary weapons and remnants-of-war depot near Sarmada in Syria's Idlib province. The blast also injured 11 people, according to state television reports cited in the supplied material. Thick smoke from the fire rose from the site for hours after the explosion, and emergency teams were still searching for survivors under the rubble.Authorities have not said what caused the blast. The depot was located in Burj Elnumra village in the northern countryside of Idlib, near the city of Sarmada, and emergency teams were dispatched soon after the explosion, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 15:03 LONDON
Israel orders UK consulate in East Jerusalem to close within 30 days amid sanctions row
Israel has said it will close the British consulate in East Jerusalem within 30 days, escalating its response to new UK sanctions and trade restrictions linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The move is part of a wider set of retaliatory measures announced after London joined other countries in backing a two-state statement and imposing restrictions on settlement-related goods and services. Israel also said British diplomats at the consulate would lose their diplomatic status in 30 days.According to the supporting material, Israel has told UK staff on a Gaza coordination mission and British diplomats in Ramallah to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 14:29 LONDON
IAEA says North Korea has built new uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon
The International Atomic Energy Agency says North Korea has built a new two-storey uranium enrichment facility at the Yongbyon nuclear complex. The watchdog described the development as a cause for serious concern and said the building appears capable of housing multiple centrifuge cascades. The assessment adds to evidence that the country is continuing to expand its nuclear infrastructure.The agency said the new building is part of the main Yongbyon complex and could accommodate up to 28 centrifuge cascades used to enrich uranium. It said the findings were based on satellite imagery because it has had no inspectors in North Korea... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 13:00 LONDON
Pakistan faces new frontier against attacks in Balochistan's Pashtun-majority districts
Violence has surged since June in Balochistan's Pashtun-majority districts, raising concern that the conflict in Pakistan's southwest is widening into areas that had largely been spared the main insurgency. The latest incidents include an attack on a customs facility at Ziarat Cross in Pishin district, a separate security operation near Quetta, and an ambush on a paramilitary convoy on September 3. Together, the attacks point to a sharp deterioration in security across a province that has long been affected by armed violence.On September 1, security forces said they repelled an attack on the customs facility at Ziarat Cross, a major... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 11:00 LONDON
Kurds debate rights after SDF integration into Syrian government forces
The merger of the Syrian Democratic Forces into Syria's government forces last month has triggered a wider debate among Kurds about how their rights can now be secured. The discussion is unfolding in Syria and among Kurdish communities in neighbouring Iraq and Turkey, where the move is being watched as a major shift in the country's postwar political order. Supporters say it could open a path to constitutional politics, while critics fear it may weaken the Kurdish cause.According to the supplied report, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has promised constitutional protection for Kurdish language and political rights. Mazloum Abdi, the SDF... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 08:02 LONDON
New Hampshire primary results set up Senate and governor races
Republican John E. Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas have won their primaries in New Hampshire and will face each other in the race for the United States Senate. The result sets up a November contest to replace outgoing Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen.In the governor's race, Republican Kelly Ayotte won her party's primary and will run against Democrat Cinde Warmington. The primary results also clarified the state's House contests. In the 1st Congressional District, Stefany Shaheen defeated retired Marine Maura Sullivan in a close Democratic primary, while Anthony DiLorenzo won the Republican nomination.In the 2nd District, Lily Tang Williams won the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
US warns Taiwan Strait conflict could be globally disastrous ahead of expected Trump-Xi summit
The top United States diplomat in Taipei has warned that any conflict across the Taiwan Strait would have a larger impact on the global economy than the Second World War. Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan, made the remarks at a defence forum in Taipei on Wednesday. He said the issue of securing peace in the Taiwan Strait was among the most urgent facing the region.Greene linked the warning to the expected meeting later this month between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in the United States. He said the summit offered an opportunity... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
Violent protests over rolling blackouts in The Gambia as Barrow pledges new power capacity
Violent protests have broken out in The Gambia over prolonged electricity outages, with demonstrations reported in the capital, Banjul, and nearby cities on Monday and Tuesday. Residents have been demanding action over rolling blackouts that have left some areas without power for up to 48 hours. The unrest has centred on the country's worsening electricity crisis and the public response to it.Police used tear gas to disperse crowds that gathered in several locations, including near President Adama Barrow's residence and the headquarters of the National Water and Electricity Corporation, which supplies electricity in the country. Protesters burned tyres and built... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 04:34 LONDON
Pentagon shake-up deepens as Hegseth drives military overhaul
The United States military is facing a new period of internal strain as Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth pushes ahead with a promised shake-up at the Pentagon. The latest development is the departure of Dan Driscoll, who stepped down last week as US Secretary of the Army after clashing repeatedly with Hegseth over the pace and direction of reform. The upheaval has intensified scrutiny of how the Pentagon is being run and whether the changes could affect the wider strength of the US armed forces.According to the supplied material, Driscoll was one of the most senior political figures in the Army... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 01:03 LONDON
China and Qatar deepen coordination amid regional tensions
China has said it will increase communication and coordination with Qatar after a two-day visit to Beijing by Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The talks were presented by both sides as part of a broader effort to expand cooperation while also addressing regional tensions linked to the war on Iran. Officials said the discussions covered de-escalation, energy supply and wider bilateral ties.Beijing described Qatar as an important strategic partner in the Middle East and the Gulf, and the two sides agreed to deepen cooperation in energy, investment and advanced technologies. Qatar's foreign ministry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
Trump and Putin hold frank phone call as US renews Ukraine peace efforts
The White House has renewed efforts to broker a deal on Ukraine after Donald Trump spoke by phone with Vladimir Putin, according to the supplied material. The call was described by a Kremlin adviser as "constructive and quite frank" and lasted about an hour. It came just days after US envoys held separate meetings in Russia and Ukraine on a proposal to end the war.Yury Ushakov, Putin's foreign affairs adviser, said the two leaders exchanged views on the outcome of the visits by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. He said Putin discussed Russia's battlefield goals and gave what he described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 20:02 LONDON
Nicaragua presses ICJ to keep Germany Gaza genocide case alive
Nicaragua has urged the International Court of Justice to allow its case against Germany to continue, arguing that German arms exports to Israel helped facilitate genocide in Gaza. The hearing is taking place in The Hague, where judges are considering Germany's preliminary objections to the case. Germany wants the court to throw out the complaint at an early stage, while Nicaragua says the case should proceed to a full examination.At the hearing on Tuesday, Germany said the case was improperly filed and that the court lacks jurisdiction. Germany's legal team also argued that Nicaragua did not properly try to resolve... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 19:06 LONDON
Maldives presses UK to reopen Chagos sovereignty talks
The Maldives has asked the United Kingdom to reopen talks over the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, arguing that the archipelago should not be handed to Mauritius. In a letter to UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, President Mohamed Muizzu said the Maldives wanted meaningful dialogue on the issue. The request adds a new claimant's voice to a long-running dispute centred on the strategically important islands in the Indian Ocean.According to a statement from the Maldivian presidential office, Muizzu said he was deeply disappointed that the UK had not consulted the Maldives before agreeing to transfer sovereignty to Mauritius. He urged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 17:33 LONDON
Suspect held in Germany after spate of sabotage attacks on power grid
Police in Germany have arrested a 48-year-old man suspected of carrying out a series of sabotage attacks on the country's electricity grid, after detaining him near the Weisweiler power plant in North Rhine-Westphalia. Officers said he was carrying explosives when he was arrested on Tuesday, and that a tent in nearby undergrowth had also been rigged with further explosives. The arrest followed several days on the run and came amid an investigation into incidents affecting multiple regions.Cologne police said the suspect is believed to have written letters claiming responsibility for the attacks, which investigators say have affected Brandenburg, Saxony and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 17:30 LONDON
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as Moscow vows response
Hungary has ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country, accusing them of activities it described as unacceptable and incompatible with diplomatic status. The move marks a sharp escalation in relations between Budapest and Moscow, even as Hungary said it was not breaking off diplomatic ties with Russia. Russia responded by promising what it called a harsh and painful reaction.Anita Orban, Hungary's deputy prime minister and foreign minister, said the decision was taken to protect Hungary's security and sovereignty. She said the expulsion did not amount to a severing of diplomatic relations. Maria Zakharova, the spokeswoman for Russia's Foreign Ministry,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 17:02 LONDON
Qatar says reopening Strait of Hormuz unconditionally is a priority amid mediation efforts
Qatar says reopening the Strait of Hormuz without conditions is a top priority as it continues diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the more than six-month US-Iran war. The comments came as Doha said it is working with partners on new ideas to help resolve the conflict and restore regional stability. The strait is one of the world's most important energy transit routes, making any disruption a matter of wider concern.A spokesperson for Qatar's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that "new ideas are being discussed" between Qatar and other mediators. Ibrahim Al Hashmi, director of the ministry's media department, said it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 14:33 LONDON
Argentina moves to file criminal complaint over Falklands oil operations
Argentina has said it will file criminal charges against Navitas Petroleum and several related executives over hydrocarbon activity near the Falkland Islands. The move is the latest legal step in a long-running sovereignty dispute with the United Kingdom over the South Atlantic territory, which Argentina calls the Malvinas. According to the Argentine presidency, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno will submit the complaint.The case is expected to target Navitas Petroleum Development & Production Ltd, Navitas Petroleum Atlantic United, Navitas Petroleum LP, JHI Associates Inc and Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas Ltd. Argentina says the companies are operating under licences issued by what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 14:07 LONDON
West Bank raids kill man near Nablus as arrests and closures spread
Israeli forces carried out widespread raids across the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, killing a 29-year-old Palestinian man in Aqraba, south of Nablus, and withholding his body. The operation also included arrests, closures and demolitions in several other towns and villages, according to the supplied report. The raids affected Aqraba, Anata, Shu'fat refugee camp, Dura, Hebron and Masafer Yatta.The man killed in Aqraba was identified as Abdul Karim Muhammad Salem Khader. According to the report, Israeli forces besieged his home and targeted it with an Energa antitank rifle grenade before using a bulldozer to demolish sections of the building. An... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 13:03 LONDON
Amnesty says March Tehran strikes may amount to war crimes
Amnesty International has said three strikes carried out by the United States and Israel in Tehran in March may amount to war crimes. The organisation said the attacks hit densely packed suburbs in the Iranian capital and caused damage to surrounding civilian areas that was entirely predictable. It has called for independent investigations by both countries into the strikes.The report focuses on three incidents in March that Amnesty said killed at least 41 civilians. According to the organisation, the targets may have been justified under international law, including police stations and paramilitary compounds, but the choice of weapons and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 12:30 LONDON
Kenya offers temporary amnesty after Burundians rush to embassy in Nairobi
Kenya has announced a temporary amnesty for undocumented East African migrants after hundreds of Burundians gathered at their embassy in Nairobi seeking travel documents to return home. The move came after President William Ruto's government ordered authorities to close small businesses run by foreigners without work permits, a directive that took effect on Monday. The policy has triggered concern among migrant communities in the capital and prompted a formal response from the Kenyan government.According to the supplied report, the government spokesman urged undocumented nationals from other East African countries to register at their embassies. The statement said that during the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 11:33 LONDON
Iran warns South Korea over possible role in Strait of Hormuz blockade
Iran has warned South Korea of what it called serious consequences if Seoul interferes in military operations linked to the Strait of Hormuz. The warning comes amid reports that South Korea may contribute to a US naval blockade of the waterway, a critical passage for global energy shipments. Tehran said any military presence or participation by another country in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz would be treated as direct support for what it described as an aggressor.The comments were made by Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei in a statement posted on X on Monday. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 11:30 LONDON
Australia steps up billboard campaign in Solomon Islands amid China contest
Australia has expanded a visible billboard campaign across Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands, as part of its effort to reinforce its role in the Pacific nation while China's influence remains a central issue in the relationship. About a dozen large Australian government billboards are now positioned in prominent places along the city's main road. The signs promote Australia in English and Solomon Islands Pijin, presenting Canberra as a long-term supporter and security partner.The billboards include messages such as "We've been supporting you for a long time" and "Your number one security partner." Another advert refers to the "Australia-Solomon Islands... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 08:32 LONDON
Israeli ministers advance Gaza displacement proposals as US rejects forced transfer
Israeli ministers have publicly advanced proposals for removing Palestinians from Gaza, sharpening debate over the future of the territory as the war continues. Defence Minister Israel Katz said at a conference that removing Palestinians from Gaza is "the only solution", and said Israel is prepared to do it "by sea, by air and by every way possible". National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir also unveiled a seven-year plan called "Disengagement 710" and floated the creation of a Migration Ministry if he is re-elected.The remarks were reported on 8 September and were presented alongside continuing violence in Gaza. According to the supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 07:00 LONDON
Australia High Court hears challenge to ban on White Australia party
Lawyers for Australia's outlawed White Australia party have begun a High Court challenge to the legality of the ban, arguing that the law is unconstitutional and authoritarian in nature. The case is being heard over two days this week in Canberra. It centres on whether the federal government had the power to list the group as a prohibited hate organisation.The party was formerly known as the National Socialist Network. It was designated an illegal hate group in May after the Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation passed on a recommendation to home affairs minister Tony Burke. Under the listing, supporting, funding,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 06:32 LONDON
EU pledges $232m to Greenland amid renewed US annexation pressure
The European Union has signed a new declaration with Greenland and Denmark in Nuuk, alongside a $232 million investment package aimed at strengthening ties with the self-governing Danish territory. The announcement came during a visit by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Greenland's capital on Monday. It also came as NATO's Arctic Shield military exercise began in the region, adding to the sense of heightened strategic attention around the island.The package is intended to support Greenland's government over the next two years, with funding directed at improving administrative capacity, sustainable tourism and housing construction. Von der Leyen said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 03:35 LONDON
Syria detains Assad-era general accused of crackdown and massacre links
Syrian authorities have announced the arrest of former Major-General Mohammed Ali Durgham, accusing him of involvement in the 1982 Hama massacre and of ordering troops to fire on unarmed protesters in 2011. The detention was confirmed by the country's Internal Security Forces on Monday. Officials described Durgham as a prominent officer in the military establishment under the former regime.The authorities said Durgham had been a squad commander in the Defence Brigades during the events in Hama Governorate in 1982. They also accused him of issuing a direct order to fire on protesters in the Damascus countryside during the 2011 uprising.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 21:00 LONDON
Kosovo signs agreement to join US-led Gaza stabilization force
Kosovo has formally agreed to join the International Stabilization Force planned for Gaza, becoming one of a small group of countries signed up for the mission. The agreement was signed on Monday and was described as a formal step in Kosovo's inclusion in the force. It comes as international efforts continue to shape the post-war security arrangements for Gaza.According to a statement posted by the US-backed Board of Peace, representatives of Kosovo, the Board of Peace and the International Stabilization Force signed the Participating Country Agreement. The accord was signed by Kosovo Security Force Commander Lieutenant-General Bashkim Jashari and US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 18:33 LONDON
Finland unveils expanded border fence on Russian frontier amid hybrid warfare concerns
Finland has unveiled a 200km fence in sections along its eastern border with Russia, in a move officials say is designed to deter the possible instrumentalisation of migrants and strengthen surveillance. The barrier has been built in strategic areas and is fitted with cameras and sensors. It comes as Finland keeps its 1,340km border with Russia closed, with land crossings remaining shut until further notice.Interior Minister Mari Rantanen said the situation at the border was calm but tense, and warned it could change quickly. She made the comments near the Nuijamaa border crossing point in southeastern Finland, where operations were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 17:02 LONDON
UN rights chief warns advanced AI could pose existential risk to humanity
The United Nations human rights chief has warned that advanced artificial intelligence could pose an existential risk to humanity. Volker Turk made the remarks in Geneva in an address to the Human Rights Council, where he also condemned Russia's reported use of autonomous drones. He urged stronger safeguards for AI systems and said protections were needed before it was too late.Turk said he shared the concerns of industry insiders about the scale of the threat. He called for "cast-iron guarantees" to secure AI and said his office would press technology firms to reduce risks linked to services, communications and democratic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 16:30 LONDON
Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across the Tumen River, amid Ukrainian concerns
The first road bridge between Russia and North Korea has been officially opened across the Tumen River, adding a new land link between the two countries. The crossing connects Russia's far eastern border area with North Korea and was marked by a ceremony on Monday. Officials on both sides presented it as a step that could expand transport and trade.Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin took part by video link, alongside North Korea's Premier Pak Thae Song. According to the Russian government, the bridge is designed to handle a projected rise in freight and passenger traffic, with up to 300 vehicles... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Sep 2026 16:02 LONDON
THE GROWTH ILLUSION: HOW GDP TRICKERY MASKED THE DEATH OF THE MIDDLE CLASS
We are fed a daily diet of triumphant economic headlines. The S&P 500 hits record highs, corporate earnings smash forecasts, and central bankers beam at GDP charts pointing up and to the right. Politicians line up to remind us how much "wealthier" we are compared to our parents or grandparents. On paper, they are right. The average worker makes vastly more dollars today than at any point in human history. But step outside the spreadsheet and into the street, and the math fails the reality test. If we are so undeniably prosperous, why does buying a modest home feel like... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 01 Sep 2026 13:58 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
