Ukraine says Russian strikes continue after Trump's energy ceasefire claim
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces struck at least six Ukrainian energy facilities after United States President Donald Trump announced what he described as an immediate ceasefire on attacks against energy infrastructure. Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop striking energy sites, but Kyiv said the reported pause was not being respected on the ground. NATO also warned against escalation as the dispute over the claimed understanding deepened.Zelenskyy said on social media that 33 people were wounded across Ukraine and that the attacks hit six energy facilities in a single day. He said Ukraine had not carried out... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 04:59 LONDON
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EU adds three people and four entities to DPRK sanctions list over Russia ties
The Council today adopted additional restrictive measures against three individuals and four entities under its autonomous sanctions list on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). They are responsible for supporting, promoting or facilitating activities that contribute to the DPRK's programmes related to nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles or other weapons of mass destruction, as well as for violating and evading United Nations sanctions. The new listings target activities linked to the growing military and economic cooperation between the DPRK and Russia, including the deployment of DPRK workers in Russia, commercial and industrial cooperation and the 'arms-for-oil' trade, all in violation... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 13 Oct 2026 00:30 LONDON
Iran says oil intermediaries owe billions amid sanctions pressure
Iran says a network of oil intermediaries handling past oil sales owes the government between 10 billion euros and 11 billion euros, in a dispute that has drawn fresh attention to the country's sanctions-hit energy finances. The claim was set out by a spokesperson for the judiciary in September and is now being linked by officials and analysts to the strain on Tehran's oil revenue collection. The debt is described as equivalent to about half of the oil revenue projected in Iran's budget for the current fiscal year.The intermediaries are part of a system Iran developed in 2012 after American... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 23:03 LONDON
UK says RAF Fairford plot was almost certainly directed by Iran's IRGC as sanctions widen
Britain has sharpened its attribution of the suspected plot linked to RAF Fairford, saying it was almost certainly directed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Prime Minister Andy Burnham told parliament the government would not tolerate threats on British soil and would use its full range of powers against Iran's use of criminal networks. The latest statement comes as London imposed sanctions on two Iranian nationals and widened its diplomatic response.Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the two sanctioned men were involved in facilitating or engaging in hostile activity on behalf of the Iranian regime, although he did not identify them.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 20:29 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Riyadh airport attacks widen Middle East tensions as energy shock deepens
Saudi Arabia said it would respond seriously after Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, where two strikes left 14 people dead and more than 300 injured, according to the civil aviation authority. The airport was also suspended as Gulf allies voiced support for a stronger security response. đź”— đź”—The escalation comes as the International Energy Agency warned the world is facing the biggest energy crisis ever, with disruption from the Iran, US war now stretching beyond seven months. Iran also threatened to disrupt US and UAE oil shuttle operations in the Strait of Hormuz, while diesel markets... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Oct 2026 18:21 LONDON
Diesel prices surge as Iran war and Ukraine refinery strikes squeeze global supply
Global diesel markets are under renewed pressure as supply disruptions linked to the war involving Iran and Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy facilities continue to reduce exports. The latest reporting says the fall in diesel shipments has helped push prices higher in the United States, the United Kingdom and other markets. The issue has become a wider economic concern because diesel is central to road freight, shipping and other parts of the supply chain.The supplied material says United States President Donald Trump has blamed Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries for part of the global reduction in diesel exports, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 16:32 LONDON
Trump says EU paid Russia $250 billion for energy, signals pressure on Europe
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 12 October 2026 at 15:08 BST: "The European Union paid Russia 250 Billion Dollars for Energy, and the Fake News Media doesn't want to get near that story. I made the right choice for the American People, ALWAYS, AMERICA FIRST! TRUMP" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 12 October 2026 at 15:08 BST: The post signals renewed pressure on Europe over its energy ties to Russia, and frames the European Union as having financially supported Moscow at a massive scale. Politically, it reinforces a hardline America First stance that... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
Global energy crisis deepens as IEA warns of prolonged strain from Iran-US war
The head of the International Energy Agency has said the world is facing the biggest energy crisis ever, with the disruption now stretching beyond seven months and little sign of relief. Fatih Birol said the US-Israel war on Iran has helped drive the crisis by disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that carries about 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas. He said the result has been higher fuel prices, interrupted supply chains and growing concern about a serious energy shortage.Birol said global oil stocks are falling fast, while governments have already been forced to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 14:29 LONDON
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Ukraine warns of retaliation as Russian strikes hit power grid and Kyiv faces drone attacks
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Ukraine will respond if Russia continues striking the country's power grid, after a day of attacks that included Russian drones over Kyiv and a targeted strike on a power station in Kharkiv. Speaking to European security officials in Warsaw, the Ukrainian president said Ukraine would retaliate if Moscow did not agree to an energy ceasefire this winter. He said he had been surprised by a post from Donald Trump about an "energy ceasefire" that, according to Zelenskyy, neither side had agreed to.Zelenskyy said the post appeared while Kyiv was under attack by Russian Shahed drones,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 12:33 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Riyadh airport hit again as protests, Gaza pressure and US court ruling dominate
Saudi Arabia said two strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh have killed 14 people and injured more than 300, after a weekend of deadly Houthi attacks that forced the kingdom to extend the airport suspension. đź”— đź”—In Gaza, Israeli forces pushed the Yellow Line further west in Shujayea, in southeastern Gaza City, a move that forced families to flee as the front line shifted again inside the enclave. đź”—In India, police locked down large parts of New Delhi ahead of a fresh rally over allegations of voter list manipulation, as protests over the roll dispute intensified and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Oct 2026 12:21 LONDON
China sanctions Paraguay and Belize ministers over Taiwan ties
China has imposed sanctions on the communications minister of Paraguay and the foreign minister of Belize in a move linked to their governments' formal ties with Taiwan. The measures were announced on Monday and were described by Beijing as a response to what it called actions affecting its sovereignty and national security. The sanctions are part of China's wider pressure campaign over Taiwan, which it claims as its own territory.According to the Chinese foreign ministry, the measures include a ban on entry to Hong Kong and Macau, as well as restrictions on Chinese organisations and individuals from engaging in transactions,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 09:31 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Riyadh airport hit again as global tensions, politics and markets stay on edge
Saudi Arabia said one person was killed and 11 others injured when a projectile struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the latest attack to hit the capital’s air hub and a fresh escalation after earlier strikes on the city. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran said it was ready to help facilitate talks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis after a call between the two countries’ foreign ministers, even as ceasefire tensions persisted in southern Lebanon where two men were killed during the olive harvest in Bint Jbeil district. 🔗 🔗Elsewhere in the region, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Oct 2026 08:37 LONDON
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BBC investigation says Deloitte helped falsify documents in Abramovich tax case
A BBC investigation has found that the world's biggest accountancy firm helped falsify documents to hide Roman Abramovich's wealth and evade tax. The findings centre on accounts signed off by Deloitte in Cyprus, which allegedly caused assets worth $672m to disappear from company records. The material was revealed in a joint investigation with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism.The documents cited in the investigation relate to assets including superyachts, mansions and private jets. According to the report, Deloitte also appears to have advised on a scheme to avoid a large tax bill through the falsification of documents. Barrister Andrew Mitchell KC,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 06:32 LONDON
Trump's Russia diesel sanctions relief draws legality challenge as Republican backlash grows
A Republican senator has questioned whether Donald Trump's temporary easing of sanctions on Russian diesel is lawful, adding a new domestic political challenge to the White House's energy and Russia policy. Thom Tillis said the move could violate congressional law and warned that his support for Trump's legislative priorities may depend on the administration reversing course. The criticism comes as the president seeks to lower diesel prices in the United States after a period of fuel-market pressure.Tillis made the comments during a Sunday interview on NBC News's Meet the Press, saying there was a "legitimate case" that the president was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok overshadowed by war, debt and energy shock concerns
Finance officials from around the world are gathering in Bangkok for the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, with the agenda dominated by the war in the Middle East, inflationary pressure and high debt. The meetings are being held outside Washington for the first time in three years, and officials say the gathering is taking place under unusually difficult global economic conditions. The event is expected to focus on risks to already sluggish growth, with energy markets and borrowing costs also high on the list of concerns.IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said 18,000 people were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Oct 2026 20:30 LONDON
US pledges cooperation after Marine-linked murder arrest in Okinawa
A US Marine stationed on Okinawa has been arrested on suspicion of robbing and killing a 39-year-old woman in the Japanese city of Naha. The case has triggered protests and renewed scrutiny of the long-standing US military presence on the island. It has also prompted a month-long curfew for US military personnel stationed there, along with a ban on drinking alcohol while they undergo discipline training.The Marine, identified as Devin Jacob Ballard, is based at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, according to local police. He was arrested on 4 October on suspicion of robbing and murdering Anna Yagi in a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 22:00 LONDON
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Trump Announces Deal With Putin to Release Russian Diesel to Global Market
US President Donald Trump has announced an agreement with Vladimir Putin to release large volumes of Russian diesel into the American and global markets. The announcement, made on Friday and discussed again on Saturday, immediately drew criticism from Ukraine and raised questions about the impact of sanctions on Russian energy exports. According to the statements provided, the deal would begin with an immediate release of 300,000 tonnes of diesel, followed by 500,000 tonnes in November and another 1 million tonnes later.Trump said an additional 3 million tonnes could be delivered in the near term, depending on the operating capacity of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 13:59 LONDON
US lifts sanctions on daughter of Myanmar military-linked businessman
The United States has removed Theint Win Htet from its sanctions list, in a move that comes days after reports that the Trump administration has reopened talks with Myanmar's government. The Treasury Department delisted her on Friday, according to its website, after she filed a lawsuit in July seeking to be taken off the list. The decision marks a notable shift in a sanctions case tied to Myanmar's military-linked business networks.Theint Win Htet had been sanctioned because of her connection to the Shwe Byain Phyu Group of Companies, which was founded by her father, Thein Win Zaw, and his family.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
US, Europe and Ukraine hold Miami talks on joint plan to end war as winter nears
US, Ukrainian and European officials met in Miami on Friday in a renewed diplomatic push to seek a common proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The talks were described by US envoy Steve Witkoff as "constructive" and focused on ways to de-escalate the conflict before winter. Witkoff said the meeting brought together the E3, the European Commission, Ukraine and NATO.According to Witkoff, the discussions covered energy resilience, grain exports, security guarantees and longer-term arrangements for Ukraine's and Europe's security to prevent future conflict. He also said the parties discussed support for Ukraine's post-war reconstruction and economic prosperity, including EU... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 08:59 LONDON
US imposes new sanctions on ICC after Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on the International Criminal Court, hours after South African jurist Navi Pillay won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The move has drawn criticism from legal figures who say it risks undermining the independence of international justice. It also sharpens an already tense dispute between Washington and the court over its work on alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.According to the supplied report, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued the strongest warning, saying: "Either the ICC will stop its threats, or we will end the ICC." The sanctions were announced after the Nobel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 08:29 LONDON
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US sanctions International Criminal Court as Nobel-linked timing draws scrutiny
The United States has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, deepening a dispute that has long pitted Washington against the tribunal. The court condemned the move as an assault on the rule of law and on the foundations of the international legal order. It also urged its 125 member states to defend the institution, saying its fate now rests with the states that created it.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the measures were intended to stop the court from prosecuting Americans and to cut off its resources. He said the US would ban transactions with what he called a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 04:29 LONDON
US sanctions on International Criminal Court draw backlash from allies and UN
The United States has imposed new sanctions on the International Criminal Court, triggering public criticism from several allies and from the United Nations. The move has sharpened a long-running dispute over the court's authority and the limits of US cooperation with international justice mechanisms. The ICC said the sanctions amount to an assault on the rule of law and on the foundations of the international legal order.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would ban transactions with what he called a rogue court, cutting off resources and limiting its ability to operate. The US Treasury Department announced the penalties... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Oct 2026 00:30 LONDON
Montenegro detains pro-Kremlin blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk amid destabilisation warnings
Montenegrin police have detained Russian military blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk in the Adriatic resort town of Risan, along with his wife and three other Russians, in a case linked by officials to warnings of destabilisation and hybrid warfare. Zvinchuk is the founder of Rybar, a prominent pro-Kremlin war blog with a large following on Telegram. The detention has drawn attention because it involves a figure long associated with Russian influence operations and online messaging around the war in Ukraine.According to local reporting, the group was detained on Friday by police and security agents on suspicion of spreading Russian influence. Montenegro's prime... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 13:32 LONDON
Brazil Supreme Court issues arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro weeks before runoff
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has issued an arrest warrant for Eduardo Bolsonaro, intensifying an already polarised election campaign weeks before the country's runoff vote. The warrant was issued by Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Thursday, according to the supplied report, and is linked to proceedings involving the Bolsonaro family. The move comes as the contest between incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro approaches its final stage.The report says Eduardo Bolsonaro was convicted in June on charges of lobbying the United States to interfere in the trial of his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro. It also says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 07:59 LONDON
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UN extends Darfur arms embargo as Russia and China block wider Sudan sanctions
The United Nations Security Council has extended the arms embargo on Sudan's Darfur region for two months, while rejecting a United States proposal to widen the restrictions to the whole country. The decision was taken in New York on Thursday and keeps the current sanctions framework in place until 11 December. Council members also renewed the mandate of the panel of experts that monitors the measures until 11 January 2027.The 15-member council unanimously adopted Resolution 2830, which officials described as a short-term technical rollover. The sanctions regime was last renewed for only one month on 11 September, and the latest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Oct 2026 02:30 LONDON
US aircraft losses in Iran war rise to at least 81, CBO says
A Congressional Budget Office report says at least 81 United States military aircraft have been lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury, the American campaign against Iran. The estimate covers fighter jets and drones and puts the cost of the losses at between $1.9bn and $3.3bn as of August 1. The figures add a new measure of the material cost of the conflict, which is now in its eighth month.The report, released on Monday, is described as a nonpartisan government assessment of budget-related issues for the legislature. It lists 12 F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets, one F-35A Lightning II jet... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 21:30 LONDON
Malaysia says it will back Myanmar's ASEAN reintegration after talks in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia's prime minister has said his government will do "whatever is possible" to help Myanmar return to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, after hosting talks in Kuala Lumpur with Myanmar's military-backed leader Min Aung Hlaing. The meeting took place during a two-day visit, the first by Min Aung Hlaing to Malaysia since he became president in April. It comes as Malaysia continues to engage directly with Myanmar despite long-running criticism over the country's political and human rights situation.Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia would work to strengthen cooperation and eventually bring Myanmar back into the regional bloc "without prejudice", according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 12:02 LONDON
How Gaza war sped up India's shift towards Israel under Modi
India's deepening ties with Israel have come into sharper focus after a September 2025 visit by Israel's far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, who was welcomed in New Delhi with garlands and taken on a multi-city trip. During the visit, he signed a trade deal in the Indian capital, visited the stock exchange in Mumbai and travelled to Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The trip took place while Israel was carrying out its war in Gaza, and it highlighted how far New Delhi has moved from its earlier position as one of the world's staunchest supporters of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 10:05 LONDON
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UK keeps Jerusalem mission open after Israel orders consulate to end functions
Britain says its Jerusalem mission will remain open at a reduced scale after Israel moved to end the functions of the long-running consulate in East Jerusalem. The dispute is tied to UK sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, which Israel said it was answering with retaliation. The latest step keeps the building operating, but under a new name and with a smaller diplomatic footprint.Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the consular building would not close and would instead be known as the UK Mission, Jerusalem from Thursday. He said the mission would continue to deliver vital services and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 09:59 LONDON
Israel says British consulate in East Jerusalem is ceasing operations as UK rejects closure
Israel says the British consulate in East Jerusalem is ceasing operations, with most diplomats ending their assignments and leaving the country. The announcement came as the United Kingdom said the building itself would remain open and would instead operate as the UK Mission, Jerusalem. The dispute is the latest escalation in a row over British sanctions and trade restrictions linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said 20 diplomats, including the consul general, were ending their duties, while a small task force of no more than seven diplomats would be allowed to continue with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 08:59 LONDON
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US sanctions Fijian businessman Zhao Fugang over alleged corruption tied to China
The United States has sanctioned Chinese-Fijian businessman Zhao Fugang over allegations of significant corruption linked to China-based actors. The designation was announced by the US State Department and centres on Zhao's role as director of the Overseas Chinese Service Center in Fiji. According to the statement, Zhao and his immediate family will generally be ineligible to enter the United States.The US said Zhao abused his public position by paying bribes to Fijian citizens in order to advance China-based government, business and criminal interests. It described the action as a corruption designation rather than a criminal charge, but said the allegations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Oct 2026 03:30 LONDON
Russia asks Vietnam for aircraft wet lease as grounded fleet deteriorates
Russia has asked Vietnam to lease passenger aircraft with crews and maintenance support as its re-registered Western fleet continues to deteriorate. Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin said Moscow had proposed that Vietnamese carriers transfer aircraft to Russian airlines under a wet lease arrangement, and that Hanoi was studying the request. The proposal comes as nearly a fifth of the largest Russian airlines' planes are grounded.The request is tied to the strain on Russia's commercial aviation sector after sanctions imposed following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Moscow passed a law that year allowing airlines to re-register more than 400... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Oct 2026 10:30 LONDON
Russian oil tanker explodes off Sochi, sending smoke over Black Sea coast
A Russian oil tanker has exploded off the coast of Sochi, with smoke visible for miles over the Black Sea holiday resort. The incident was reported on Tuesday night, according to the supplied material, but no cause was given. Ukraine had not claimed responsibility at the time of reporting.The explosion comes as Ukraine's president announced new sanctions packages targeting the supply of critical components and equipment used in weapons production to Russia. The same briefing also included details on electronic warfare systems intended to help protect infrastructure. The supplied material says the president described this part of the defence effort... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 19:00 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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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
