Houthis claim missile strike on Saudi ship off Yanbu as operator confirms incident
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for a missile strike on the Saudi vessel Amzan off the coast of Yanbu in the Red Sea. Saudi shipping company Bahri later confirmed that the ship had been involved in a maritime incident and said all crew members were safe. The company said there were no injuries and that it remained in contact with the vessel while coordinating with the relevant authorities.According to the supplied material, a Houthi military spokesperson said the vessel was targeted off Yanbu with a ballistic missile. The group said the attack was part of what it described as an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 21:32 LONDON
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US escalates pressure on Iran with fresh sanctions and military threat not ruled out
The United States has announced a new wave of sanctions on Iran-linked people, entities and vessels, while also signalling that military force remains an option. In remarks reported on Monday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Trump administration does not rule out using force against Iran. The move comes alongside what Washington has described as an economic campaign aimed at increasing pressure on Tehran.The Treasury Department said it had sanctioned about 60 people, entities and vessels linked to the Iranian government. According to the supplied reporting, the measures target activity connected to nuclear energy, missile production, cyber operations and oil.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as chip rout, gold surge and Bitcoin breakout reshape risk appetite
Executive summary: U.S. markets finished the session with a sharp split between defensive and risk-sensitive assets. The S&P 500 fell -1.19%, the Nasdaq Composite dropped -2.50%, and the Russell 2000 lost -2.04%, while gold jumped +4.93%, Bitcoin surged +7.71%, and Ether gained +6.23%. The heaviest pressure came from AI and chip shares, with SOXX tumbling -9.47% and Nvidia sliding -7.35%, even as Apple and Microsoft held modest gains. The move points to a market rotating away from high-multiple growth and toward hard assets and select financials. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Aug 2026 21:15 LONDON
US launches Operation Economic Outcast to target Iran's enablers
The US Treasury Secretary has announced Operation Economic Outcast, a new campaign aimed at isolating Iran through economic pressure. The move is focused on entities described as Iran's enablers, according to the announcement. It marks a fresh step in Washington's sanctions policy toward Tehran.The operation was unveiled on 24 August 2026, with the Treasury Secretary presenting it as a targeted effort against networks that support Iran. The available material does not list specific companies, individuals or jurisdictions named under the campaign. It also does not provide details on the legal tools to be used, beyond the broad framing of sanctions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 20:30 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Ukraine marks Independence Day as wars, sanctions and trade tensions ripple worldwide
Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day in Kyiv with a ceremony focused on the war effort and appeals for continued international backing, as allies signalled support and Britain said it would share classified Storm Shadow production knowledge with Kyiv. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also joined a Coalition of the Willing meeting on Ukraine and sanctions enforcement by video link. 🔗 🔗 🔗On the battlefield and beyond, Ukraine's drone campaign against Russian energy infrastructure is now being felt in Central Asia, with petrol shortages and cross border fuel runs reported in Kazakhstan and neighbouring states. In Russia, a warehouse fire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Aug 2026 18:27 LONDON
Trump says Iran is in an economic and military death spiral
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Lots of "bluster" from Doug Ford, who is the Premier of the Canadian Province of Ontario, but who is better known as the less charismatic, intelligent, and overall unimpressive brother of the late, great, Rob Ford. America has been carrying Canada for decades, but no longer! A. will always be far bigger, richer, and stronger than Canada. Without the United States, Canada couldn't survive, It's where they get all of their money and, because of their current bad leadership, primarily Governor Carney, and his Flunky, Ford,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 17:30 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as gold, silver and Ether surge, FTSE 100 outperforms while DAX and CAC 40 slip
Executive summary: European markets ended the session mixed, with the FTSE 100 rising +1.3% to a record close in the supplied data, while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 finished lower. The biggest cross-asset move came from precious metals and Ether, which posted outsized gains, alongside firmer euro and sterling exchange rates against the dollar. Brent crude also edged higher, adding to the sense that commodities, not equities, set the tone for the day. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian autos, parts, and steel starting Jan. 1, 2027
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years. Their ridiculously high tariffs on our Farmers and farm products has made life impossible for these great American Patriots, and has long created a 60 Billion Dollar Deficit between our two Countries. On January First, 2027, Tariffs on all Cars, Trucks, both large and small, Automotive Parts, and Steel, will be increased to 50%. Canada will be treated like a State no longer! On Trade, and in other ways, also, they are among the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Lower as Tech Sells Off, Bitcoin Surges and Gold Breaks Higher
Executive summary: U.S. equities opened under pressure, led by a sharp slide in AI and chip shares, while Bitcoin, Ether and precious metals rallied. The move points to a broad risk rotation, with investors favoring hard assets and energy over high-multiple technology at the open. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Aug 2026 14:45 LONDON
US-Canada trade dispute deepens as businesses brace for fallout from 50% tariffs
Businesses on both sides of the US-Canada border are warning of immediate disruption after trade talks collapsed over the weekend and both governments moved ahead with steep new tariffs. The latest measures have intensified an already strained relationship between the two neighbours, with Canadian exporters and American buyers now facing higher costs and uncertainty. The dispute is centred on goods moving across one of the world's busiest trading relationships, making the fallout potentially broad and fast-moving.The new US tariffs took effect on Saturday and apply to about $20bn worth of Canadian exports, according to the supplied reporting. Canadian Prime Minister... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 12:31 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as gold, silver and Ether surge, FTSE 100 outperforms on commodity strength
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 rose while the DAX and CAC 40 slipped and the Euro Stoxx 50 was little changed. The biggest moves were in commodities and crypto, where gold, silver, platinum and Ether all posted sharp gains. Brent crude also firmed, while natural gas eased. The pattern points to a market leaning toward inflation hedges and hard assets, even as parts of European equities remain under pressure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Metals Surge, Nikkei and Kospi Slide on Risk-Off Tone
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended mixed, with Japan and South Korea under pressure while Australia and Hong Kong held modest gains. The standout move was in precious metals, where gold, silver and platinum all jumped sharply, alongside a strong rise in Ether. The yen and yuan were firmer against the dollar, while WTI crude and natural gas eased. The pattern points to a market leaning toward defensive assets even as some regional equity benchmarks stayed resilient. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Aug 2026 07:45 LONDON
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Trump doubles down on endorsements, while also escalating tariff rhetoric toward Canada
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "My Endorsements are stronger than ever, Not to mention the fact that good people are getting elected that never had the chance! Here is an accurate list of the last number of seasons. There has never been anything close! It is an Honor that I take very seriously. The few that lost were done out of loyalty. It was almost impossible for them to win but, I felt obligated to go with them because they were, in my opinion, good people!" - "RT @realDonaldTrumpCanada wants the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 04:00 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Mixed as Precious Metals Surge, Nikkei Slips and Asia Watches Oil, FX and Risk Appetite
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a split tone, as the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei 225 ETF fell while Hang Seng futures-linked sentiment stayed firm and precious metals extended a powerful rally. Gold, silver and platinum all posted outsized gains, WTI crude also rose, and the yen strengthened modestly against the dollar. The move suggests investors are still leaning into defensive and inflation-sensitive assets, even as Japanese equities digest a sharp pullback from recent highs. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Aug 2026 01:15 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran, Israel and trade tensions dominate as conflicts and shocks spread across regions
Donald Trump renewed his claim over the Strait of Hormuz after posting a map on Truth Social that depicted the strategic waterway as “new American territory”, even as Iran signalled it could keep the route closed and later allowed some Iraqi oil tankers through after Baghdad pressed for access. 🔗 🔗Middle East tensions widened further as Jordan said it had been pulled into the Iran, US and Israel confrontation after missile and drone attacks reached its territory, while Chile announced it would close its embassy in Tehran on 31 August because of security concerns and internal reorganisation. 🔗 🔗Israel and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Aug 2026 18:23 LONDON
Nigeria sees gas opening as Iran war strains global markets
Nigeria says the war involving Iran has tightened global natural gas markets and created an opening for the country to expand its own production. The issue was set out by Ekperikpe Ekpo, Nigeria's minister of state for petroleum resources, who said the disruption could strengthen Nigeria's position as a major gas supplier. He pointed to plans linked to the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline and to wider efforts to attract investment.Ekpo said Nigeria wants to expand gas production and increase liquefied natural gas exports, with Europe identified as a key market. He also said the country is seeking to position its LNG... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 17:33 LONDON
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Trump renews Strait of Hormuz claim as Iran threatens to keep waterway closed
Donald Trump has renewed his claim over the Strait of Hormuz after posting a map on Truth Social that depicted the strategic waterway as "new American territory". He did not comment on the image, but the post revived a dispute that has already drawn sharp responses from Iranian officials. The exchange centres on one of the world's most important shipping lanes and comes amid continuing tension between Washington and Tehran.The latest remarks were followed by a direct warning from Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, who said the strait would remain closed until the United States changes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 15:29 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Congo peace roadmap agreed as Ukraine, Syria and West Bank tensions persist
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the M23 rebel alliance have agreed a roadmap for peace talks aimed at ending the fighting in the east, even as violence on the ground continues. 🔗In the Middle East, Syria said it is ready to resume security talks with Israel if the strikes stop, after fresh Israeli attacks on Syrian territory. Separately, an Israeli man was wounded in a stabbing near al Auja in the occupied West Bank, prompting a wide search operation by Israeli forces in the Jordan Valley. 🔗 🔗Ukraine's political and wartime strains deepened after President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Aug 2026 12:19 LONDON
Canada to retaliate as US tariff dispute widens over steel, dairy and electronics
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on imports from the United States starting on 8 September. The measures will target US steel, dairy, electronics and other products, after Washington raised tariffs on about $20bn worth of Canadian goods. Carney said the Canadian response would match the US action dollar for dollar and would be aimed at protecting workers, farmers, families and businesses.The announcement came after negotiations broke down late on Friday, ending several days of talks that had initially shown signs of progress. Carney said the new US terms were uneconomic and unfair,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 05:59 LONDON
Chile closes embassy in Tehran amid US-Iran tensions
Chile has announced it will close its embassy in Tehran on 31 August, citing an internal operational reorganisation and security factors in the Middle East. The decision was set out in an official statement from Chile's foreign ministry on Saturday, and it comes as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to rise. Chile said the move is preventive and does not amount to a break in diplomatic relations with Iran.According to the statement, consular services previously handled by the embassy in the Iranian capital will be transferred to Chile's consulate in Ankara. The ministry said the closure is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 03:31 LONDON
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South Korea sends first container ship through Arctic route on trial voyage
South Korea has launched its first commercial trial container voyage through the Arctic, with the PanStar Acro departing Busan New Port for Europe. The ship set sail on Saturday evening local time as part of a government-backed effort to test whether the Northern Sea Route can become commercially viable. The voyage is being watched closely because it could offer an alternative path for cargo between Asia and Europe.The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said the vessel departed at 9:30pm local time, or 12:30 GMT. The 2,758 TEU ship is carrying 837 TEU of cargo, including car parts, chemical products and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 18:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine, Middle East tensions and trade strains dominate as markets turn risk off
Russia’s war on Ukraine remained the biggest story, after a Russian drone strike on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih killed 16 people and injured about 130, while fresh exchanges of long range strikes also hit rail, energy and economic infrastructure in both Ukraine and Russia. Ukrainian officials said deaths also rose in the Kyiv region and Zaporizhzhia as the attacks continued. 🔗 🔗Elsewhere in the conflict zone, Ukraine imposed sanctions on the producers and distributors of the Russian animated series Masha and the Bear, saying the move was aimed at curbing Russian influence and national security risks. 🔗In the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Aug 2026 18:22 LONDON
More than 100 former UK and French diplomats urge action over Israel's 'erasure' of Palestine
More than 100 former British and French diplomats have called on their governments to take urgent action over what they describe as the "erasure" of Palestine. In an open letter addressed to French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, they urge trade and arms-sales bans on Israel. The signatories accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing and say the situation demands a stronger response from London and Paris.The letter was signed by 52 former French diplomats and 50 former British ambassadors, according to the text. Among the British signatories are two former United Nations envoys, Jeremy Greenstock and Emyr... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 10:32 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine under fresh attack as US tariffs hit Canada and Middle East tensions rise
Ukraine faced another deadly wave of Russian attacks, with the death toll from a drone strike on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih rising to 16 and 130 people injured, while separate strikes killed at least two more people and caused fires and injuries in Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia. 🔗 🔗European pressure on Moscow is also intensifying, with the EU threatening tougher sanctions after the Kryvyi Rih strike, and Ukraine separately imposing sanctions on the producers and distributors of the Russian animated series Masha and the Bear, which Kyiv says is linked to national security concerns. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Aug 2026 08:37 LONDON
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UN Security Council straw poll puts Guyana's Rodrigues Birkett ahead in race for next secretary-general
The United Nations Security Council has held a second informal straw poll in the race to choose the next secretary-general, with Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett emerging as the leading candidate. The vote took place on Friday as the council continued its search for consensus ahead of Antonio Guterres' departure at the end of December. The poll is non-binding, but it is one of the main steps used to narrow the field before a formal recommendation is sent to the General Assembly.According to the results circulated after the vote, Rodrigues Birkett received eight votes to encourage, three to discourage and four... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 01:59 LONDON
China rejects US wrongful-detention claim over Myanmar scholar Min Zin
China has rejected a United States claim that Myanmar scholar Min Zin was wrongfully detained, saying he is suspected of endangering national security. The dispute centres on Min Zin, who was arrested on June 3 after travelling to Yunnan at the invitation of the Chinese government to attend a conference. Beijing said on Friday that there is no such thing as so-called wrongful detention under Chinese law.A spokesman for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the relevant US individual was suspected of engaging in activities that endanger China's national security and had therefore violated Chinese law. The US Department of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 14:34 LONDON
Yemen fighting intensifies as government and Houthis trade attacks
Yemen's conflict has intensified sharply, with government forces saying they carried out 81 attacks on Houthi positions in the past 24 hours. The Houthis, meanwhile, said they launched drone strikes on two targets in Saudi Arabia's Najran province, including Najran airport and an Aramco facility. The exchanges mark one of the clearest signs in months that the country's long-running war may be moving back toward wider confrontation.Government spokesperson Majed Abdullah al-Nuzaili said the strikes led to the "neutralisation" of a number of Houthi fighters and field commanders. The Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said the group "successfully" hit the two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
Romania destroys explosive sea drone near Neptun Deep gas project as tensions rise
Romania said its air force destroyed a marine drone carrying explosives a few hundred metres from the Neptun Deep gas project in the Black Sea. The drone was first spotted by a commercial ship near the offshore platform at around 6.30am local time, prompting a military response. Two Romanian F-16 aircraft were sent to the area and the drone was destroyed.The Romanian defence minister said the decision was taken to protect the lives of several hundred people working on the platform and to secure critical infrastructure. He also said he had received confirmation from Ukraine that the drone did not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 17:02 LONDON
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Armed men seize tanker off Yemen and divert it toward Somalia
A tanker has been seized in the Gulf of Aden after six armed people boarded the vessel off the coast of Yemen and took control of it, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre. The ship, identified as Seamull and also known as SIBU 1, was reported to be travelling westwards when it broadcast a distress call saying it was being approached by an unauthorised vessel. The incident took place about 136 nautical miles east of Yemen's Al Mukalla, placing it in a major international shipping corridor.UKMTO said it received confirmation that the tanker had been boarded and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 17:00 LONDON
Myanmar military chief makes first foreign trip to Bangkok in diplomatic push
Myanmar's military chief has met Thailand's top general in Bangkok in what is being described as his first international trip since taking the role. The meeting took place as Myanmar's post-coup leadership seeks to broaden contacts after years of isolation. It also comes amid continuing conflict inside Myanmar and renewed efforts by neighbouring states to manage shared security concerns.Thai military chief Ukris Boontanondha met Ye Win Oo at a Bangkok hotel on Thursday, according to the information provided by Bangkok. The talks focused on cooperation along the countries' 2,400km border, as well as efforts to address the illicit drug trade... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 14:33 LONDON
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UAE halts trade and financial dealings with Iran after missile escalation
The United Arab Emirates has halted all trade, commercial exchange and financial transactions with Iran until further notice after reporting a missile incident it says reached Emirati territorial waters. The move marks a further deterioration in relations between the two neighbours and comes amid a wider regional escalation. Abu Dhabi said the missiles were later described as having been directed at shipping.Afra Al Hameli, director of the Strategic Communications Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the decision was taken in light of regional escalations. She said the UAE remained committed to safeguarding the integrity of the international financial... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 16:02 LONDON
Dozens killed in gold mine collapse in western Central African Republic near Cameroon border
At least 30 people have been killed after an artisanal gold mine collapsed in western Central African Republic, officials said. The accident happened in the village of Zamboye, a few kilometres from Garoua-Boulai in eastern Cameroon, near the border between the two countries. Rescue and recovery work was still under way on Wednesday, with local officials saying more people may remain trapped underground.Souleymane Bi, the deputy mayor of Nana-Mambere prefecture, said rescuers and residents pulled 30 bodies from the collapsed mine over several hours. He said injured miners were receiving treatment, but did not give a final toll. A local... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 14:35 LONDON
Fresh strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz drive oil prices higher
Three ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz have been hit in recent days, according to British maritime officials, in a renewed wave of attacks on one of the world's most important shipping routes. The incidents took place in the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, where a large share of global oil shipments normally passes. Officials said the vessels were struck by unknown projectiles, and casualties were reported.The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said the attacks resulted in two casualties. INTERCARGO, the association of cargo shipowners, said a sailor aboard the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Minoan Dynasty was killed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 10:00 LONDON
Iran war drives UAE trade suspension and coal profit surge amid energy shock
The war involving Iran is continuing to disrupt energy and trade flows across the Gulf, with the United Arab Emirates suspending trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran after saying it detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iranian territory. At the same time, coal producers are reporting stronger profits as buyers look for alternative fuels amid reduced oil and gas supplies. The developments underline how the conflict is rippling beyond the battlefield into shipping, commodities and regional commerce.According to the supplied material, the UAE moved to halt trade-related activity with Iran after the missile launches were detected. The same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 08:30 LONDON
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Trump pauses 50% Canada tariffs for three days as trade deal nears
The United States has paused planned 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days after the two countries said they had reached an agreement in principle, pending final documents. The move came just hours before the duties were due to take effect, avoiding an immediate escalation in a dispute that had been building for weeks. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said substantial progress had been made, while also stressing that more work remained.Trump said in a social media post that the pause was based on the fact that Canada and the United States, subject to the finalisation of documents, had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 05:02 LONDON
US refineries taking in half of Venezuela's oil output, official says
Venezuela is now sending more than 500,000 barrels per day of crude to Gulf Coast refineries in the United States, according to a senior US official. The figure amounts to about half of Venezuela's current oil output, the official said at an industry event in Houston on Tuesday. The development marks a sharp increase from late 2025, when Venezuelan exports to the US were far lower.Under Secretary of Energy Kyle Haustveit said the flow is coming from a national output of roughly 1.25 million barrels per day. He said the oil is moving to refineries built specifically to process that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 03:30 LONDON
Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs as oil prices surge and inflation fears rise
Long-term borrowing costs across several of the world's biggest economies have climbed to fresh highs, with investors reacting to rising oil prices, inflation concerns and questions over heavy spending on artificial intelligence. The move has been seen in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan, underlining how quickly market pressure has spread across major debt markets. The rise is feeding into expectations that borrowing could become more expensive for households, companies and governments.In the United States, the interest rate on 30-year borrowing reached 5.33% on Tuesday, its highest level since June 2007. In the United Kingdom, long-term debt... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 19:30 LONDON
Russia and Japan trade protests over Kuril Islands remarks
Russia has summoned Japan's ambassador to Moscow over comments by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that Moscow described as "anti-Russian" after President Vladimir Putin visited one of the disputed Kuril Islands. The move came after Japan had already summoned Russia's ambassador in protest at the visit, which Tokyo said was "grave" and "absolutely unacceptable". The exchange has renewed attention on a territorial dispute that has shaped relations between the two countries for decades.Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Takaichi's remarks had "crossed the line of decency" and criticised what he called Tokyo's "militaristic line". Japan's ambassador left a meeting at Russia's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 13:31 LONDON
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Canada races to avert looming 50% US tariffs on exports
Canadian officials are making a last-ditch effort to secure a reprieve from 50% tariffs that the United States is due to impose on a broad range of Canadian exports on Wednesday. The talks come as negotiations between the two countries enter the eleventh hour, with Ottawa trying to avoid a new trade shock affecting billions of dollars in goods. The threatened duties would apply to products including electronics, industrial machinery, furniture, dairy products and wine.The tariffs would cover about $20.2bn worth of goods, or roughly 5% of US imports from Canada, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 09:30 LONDON
China's Sea Legend announces Arctic shipping route to Europe amid Red Sea disruption
China has announced a new Arctic shipping route linking Ningbo on its east coast with Felixstowe in eastern England, via Russia's Northern Sea Route. The service has been presented as an alternative trade corridor at a time when shipping through the Middle East has been disrupted. The route is being marketed under the name "Ice Silk Road," a reference to China's historic overland trade links with Europe.The announcement was made by the container shipping company Sea Legend, which said it formally launched the route last week. According to the supporting material, the company had already carried out a test voyage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 08:03 LONDON
Iran threatens fresh offensive as US ceasefire talks stall
A senior Iranian official has said Tehran will shift to a fully offensive military posture as efforts to secure a permanent end to the war with the United States stall. The warning comes amid renewed tension over the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that remains central to the wider dispute. Washington has ruled out extending a temporary ceasefire agreement, leaving the diplomatic track under fresh strain.The official said Iranian entities should be prepared to escalate tensions in the strait and the wider region, and added that Tehran would carry out a timely and precise military attack if diplomacy failed.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
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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 Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
