Zelenskyy faces mounting domestic pressure amid corruption probes and wartime election dispute
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing renewed domestic pressure in Ukraine as corruption investigations widen and debate continues over whether wartime elections should be held. The issue has sharpened as international leaders visit Ukraine to mark Independence Day, while Russian and Ukrainian attacks continue to intensify. The political dispute is unfolding alongside the war, adding to the strain on the presidency.According to the supplied material, Zelenskyy has rejected calls for wartime elections, including a demand from a sacked minister. The latest reporting also says domestic pressure has been growing amid corruption investigations into senior government officials. No further details of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 22:37 LONDON
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Ceasefire verification mission arrives in eastern DR Congo as monitoring begins in Minembwe
A ceasefire verification mission has arrived in Minembwe in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, adding a new monitoring step to efforts to track the truce between the Congolese army and M23 rebels. The deployment comes as fighting continues in South Kivu and nearby areas despite repeated ceasefire commitments. The mission is intended to verify alleged violations on the ground and to give mediators a clearer picture of whether the agreement is being respected.The team was deployed on Monday and includes representatives of the Congolese government and M23, along with observers from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. Local... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 22:35 LONDON
US and Canada tariff dispute escalates as new 50% duties are announced
US President Donald Trump has announced a new 50% tariff on Canadian vehicles, auto parts and steel, deepening the trade dispute between the two countries. The move comes after talks between Washington and Ottawa collapsed last week, according to the supplied material. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada will retaliate with tariffs from next month.The latest measures add to an already strained relationship between the two largest trading partners in North America. The supplied material says the US has repeatedly threatened, imposed and then revoked trade levies against Canada since the start of Trump's second term. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 22:32 LONDON
Two UN peacekeepers killed in ambush near Pajut in South Sudan
Two United Nations peacekeepers have been killed in an ambush in South Sudan, according to the UN mission in the country. The attack took place as a patrol travelled toward Pajut in Jonglei state, an area that has seen repeated insecurity amid wider political and military tensions. The mission said armed men carried out the ambush on Monday.Three other peacekeepers were wounded in the attack, along with two South Sudanese police officers and two civilian staff attached to the mission. The identities and nationalities of those killed have not yet been disclosed. The UN mission said it deployed a Quick... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 22:30 LONDON
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US military strike in eastern Pacific kills two as campaign resumes after pause
The US military has carried out another lethal strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people it accused of trafficking drugs. The attack took place on Sunday and was announced by US Southern Command on Monday, ending a pause of more than two months in the campaign against alleged drug boats in Latin America's Caribbean and eastern Pacific routes. The command said the target was a low-profile vessel operating along established narcotrafficking routes.US Southern Command said the strike was a "lethal kinetic strike" and did not provide evidence that the vessel was carrying drugs. It said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
UK and Ukraine strike AI security deal using battlefield data
The UK and Ukraine have agreed a new deal to use Ukrainian battlefield data to train artificial intelligence systems designed to help protect sensitive sites in Britain. The agreement is intended to support security at UK defence locations and critical infrastructure, including railways and energy plants. It is being described as the first arrangement of its kind in the UK.Under the plan, AI models trained on data from Ukraine will be used to help identify protesters and hostile-state activity around military bases and other protected sites. The scheme will begin with a pilot at a UK defence site, where the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 20:03 LONDON
Israeli strike hits Gaza shelter near al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah
An Israeli air strike has hit a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza, killing at least one person and wounding several others. The strike took place early on Monday near al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. The incident adds to the continuing toll of attacks in the enclave despite the ceasefire agreement in place since October 2025.The Israeli army said in a post on Telegram that it had targeted two militants in the Deir al-Balah area on Sunday night. It identified one of them as Muhammad Abdul Nasser Jaber Abu Asad and said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
Israel warns of forceful response over kites and drones from Gaza
Israel has warned that it will intensify strikes on Gaza after kites, drones and balloons were reported near the border, in an incident that has revived memories of earlier cross-border fire hazards. The warning came after several kites were found in an Israeli community close to Gaza over the weekend. Israeli officials said the items did not carry explosives, but they treated the episode as a security concern.Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Monday that "forceful actions will be taken to put an end to this phenomenon". He also said that a balloon would be treated like a kite, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 15:30 LONDON
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Meloni joins Coalition of the Willing meeting on Ukraine and sanctions enforcement
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni participated by video link in today's Coalition of the Willing leaders' meeting, which coincided with the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. During her remarks, she again sent congratulations on behalf of the Italian government to President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Ukrainian people for their national holiday. Meloni reiterated Italy's firm support for Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence. She also expressed deep sympathy for the suffering caused by Russia's ongoing attacks on civilian infrastructure, as the meeting focused on continued backing for Kyiv. Italy confirmed it will keep up humanitarian support ahead of the winter... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 15:02 LONDON
Iran warns of harsh response to anticipated US sanctions amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson has warned that Tehran will respond harshly to expanded US sanctions, including possible measures against countries it believes are cooperating with Washington. The warning came on Monday as the United States prepared to announce details of what it says will be new sanctions against Iran. The comments add to an already tense standoff centred on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.The latest exchange follows weeks of impasse between Tehran and Washington, with the waterway remaining a key pressure point. The supplied material says the United States has not yet dislodged Iran's grip on shipping through the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 14:29 LONDON
Iran calls France's decision to expel two diplomats illegal amid bilateral row
Iran has condemned France's decision to expel two Iranian diplomats, calling the move illegal and saying it will not help relations between the two countries. The dispute comes after Paris said it would remove the diplomats in the coming days in response to Tehran's refusal to allow two French diplomats to return. The exchange marks a fresh escalation in a row that began after the brief detention of the French officials in Iran in July.Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said at a weekly press conference that France's action was an illegal response to what he described as Iran's legal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 11:02 LONDON
Pakistan army chief Munir travels to Tehran for Iran-US war mediation talks
Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is travelling to Tehran on Monday for talks with senior Iranian officials, according to Iran's Foreign Ministry. The visit comes as Islamabad continues to present itself as a possible channel between Tehran and Washington amid the war involving the United States and Israel against Iran. It is Munir's third trip to Iran this year, underscoring the frequency of Pakistan's recent diplomatic engagement with Tehran.Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the trip would build on Pakistan's efforts to help strengthen peace and security in the region. He said Munir would hold talks with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 08:00 LONDON
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Syria and Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan after strike near Turkish border
Syria's foreign minister has met an Israeli delegation in Jordan in US-mediated talks aimed at easing tensions after an Israeli strike near the Turkish border. The meeting brought together Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and what Syrian state media described as a high-level Israeli delegation. The talks were reported as part of efforts to reduce military pressure and keep diplomacy alive despite continuing hostilities.According to the supplied report, the Israeli side included the head of the Mossad intelligence agency, Roman Gofman. Syrian state media said the discussions focused on practical mechanisms to halt Israeli attacks, arrests and targeting operations. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 05:29 LONDON
Australia moves to override Queensland on AI data centre energy rules
Australia's federal government is preparing to settle new energy and water rules for large artificial intelligence data centres at a national cabinet meeting on Wednesday, despite opposition from Queensland. The dispute centres on whether new projects should be required to source power from renewable energy developments, with the state saying it will not support the proposed approach. If agreement cannot be reached, Canberra is expected to legislate to override Queensland.Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has said his government will stand firm against rules that would tie data centre construction to new renewable projects. The Northern Territory government has also indicated it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 20:00 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
Macron to host Saudi Crown Prince in Paris for talks on security and energy routes
French President Emmanuel Macron is due to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Paris for a two-day state visit beginning on Sunday evening. The visit will open with the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup before moving on to bilateral talks and a business forum on Monday. The discussions are expected to focus on regional security, energy routes and broader cooperation between France and Saudi Arabia.According to the supplied material, the two leaders are expected to address the main topics of regional importance within a framework of close collaboration between France and its partners in the Gulf.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 17:30 LONDON
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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
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
Israeli strike near Damascus injures several in Beit Jinn, Syria says
Syria has condemned a new Israeli strike in the village of Beit Jinn, southwest of Damascus, saying it hit a civilian vehicle and injured several people. The incident was reported on Saturday and is the second known Israeli strike on Syria in the past week. Syrian officials described it as a violation of sovereignty and international law.The Israeli military said on X that it had targeted a person it described as a terrorist in the final stages of preparing attacks that posed an immediate threat to soldiers. Syria said the vehicle struck was civilian and that those hurt were civilians.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 23:02 LONDON
US envoy says Israel struck Syrian base without adequate warning
Tom Barrack, the United States ambassador to Turkiye and special envoy for Syria, has accused Israel of carrying out strikes on Syria's Abu Duhur military base this week without giving Washington adequate warning. He described the attack as an unnecessary escalation and said it may have been intended to bait Turkiye, which has substantial influence in the region. Israeli officials rejected that account and said they had shared intelligence information with authorised parties in the United States before the Tuesday strike.The dispute has sharpened an already tense regional picture involving Israel, Turkiye and Syria. Barrack said in a Friday interview... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 19:59 LONDON
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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
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
Nigeria and the Sahel security divide deepens after Burkina Faso detains air force crew
A diplomatic dispute between Nigeria and the Sahelian states of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger has added pressure to efforts to address shared cross-border security threats. The latest flashpoint came in December 2025, when Burkina Faso detained 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel after their C-130 transport aircraft made an emergency landing in Bobo-Dioulasso. The aircraft was travelling to Portugal for scheduled maintenance when the incident occurred.Burkina Faso said the plane had entered its airspace without the required authorisation. Nigerian officials said the landing was caused by a technical problem, and the Nigerian Air Force said the crew had followed safety... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Aug 2026 06:30 LONDON
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
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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
French police clash with migrants on northern beach during Channel small-boat interception
French police have been filmed clashing with people on a beach in northern France as officers tried to stop a dinghy from leaving for the United Kingdom. In the footage, men wearing lifejackets appear to throw objects at police before officers use Pava spray and slash the inflatable boat with a knife. The incident is part of a wider enforcement push along the French coast linked to a new UK-France agreement on Channel crossings.According to the French government, 185 small-boat crossing events have been prevented in the three months since the deal was signed in April. A small-boat event is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Aug 2026 09:35 LONDON
US and regional powers intensify push to reunify Libya after years of division
The United States is intensifying efforts to bring Libya's rival governments under a single authority, according to the supplied material. Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye are also backing the push for what the article describes as a return to "One Libya". The effort comes as Libya remains split between two administrations more than a decade after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi.The reported diplomatic drive is linked to Libya's long-running political and military division. The country's current power structure is split between the UN-recognised Government of National Unity in Tripoli, led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, and an eastern administration based... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 17:05 LONDON
Gaza holds mass funeral for 50 Palestinians recovered from rubble in Gaza City
A mass funeral was held in Gaza City on Thursday for at least 50 Palestinians whose bodies were recently recovered from rubble in several neighbourhoods across the enclave. The ceremony brought together families from multiple areas affected by the war, as search teams continued to look for people still missing beneath collapsed buildings. The burials took place amid continuing recovery work in a territory where many homes and streets remain heavily damaged.The bodies were retrieved from the neighbourhoods of Tal al-Hawa, Zeitoun, Sabra, Sheikh Radwan and Shati, according to the report. The victims included members of the al-Sawafiri, al-Batniji and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Lebanon extradites ex-Assad general to Syria for trial over alleged war crimes
Lebanon has transferred a former Syrian general to Syrian custody, in what is being described as the first extradition of its kind since Bashar al-Assad's government fell. Maj Gen Adel Issa, 67, is accused of crimes linked to the Syrian civil war, including intentional homicide, torture leading to death and crimes of aggression. The handover adds a new stage to Syria's post-Assad pursuit of former security and military officials who fled across the border after the regime change in December 2024.Issa was detained in Lebanon on 8 August after visiting the Syrian embassy in Beirut to complete paperwork, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 14:00 LONDON
Israel strikes Abu al-Duhur airbase in Syria as Damascus denies Turkish base plans
Israel carried out air strikes on the Abu al-Duhur airbase near Aleppo on Tuesday, hitting the runway and storage facilities at the site, according to Syrian state media. The attack came amid rising tensions involving Israel, Syria and Turkiye over military activity in Syria. It was described as Israel's first strike on Syrian government assets since March.Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said there are no plans to establish a Turkish military presence at the airbase. In an interview with Axios, he said Turkish military officials had visited the site as part of training and broader military cooperation, but denied any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 12:05 LONDON
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Trump orders South Korea-US drills cut to five days amid Iran dispute
US and South Korean forces have agreed to cut their annual joint military exercise from 11 days to five after President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce the drills. The change came as the exercise was already under way, and it has intensified concern in Seoul about the reliability of US security guarantees. South Korean officials were caught off guard by the announcement, which Trump made on social media just hours before the drills were due to begin.Trump said the exercises sent an "inappropriate and hostile" signal to North Korea and linked his decision to what he described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 03:32 LONDON
Trump says he will meet Kim Jong Un later this year amid North Korea nuclear claims
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, adding a new diplomatic dimension to a week already marked by a sharp reduction in joint US-South Korea military drills. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters at the White House and said it was important to "get along" with Kim. Trump also repeated an unusually specific claim that North Korea has 57 "very powerful" nuclear weapons.The comments came as concern grew among US allies over Washington's approach to the Korean peninsula. Trump did not give details on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Aug 2026 02:29 LONDON
Israeli strikes hit Gaza City for a second day as death toll rises
Verified video from Gaza City shows the aftermath of Israeli strikes on Tuesday and Wednesday, with injured people including women and children seen at the scene. The Hamas-run health ministry said multiple Palestinians were killed in the attacks, while the Israeli military said it was targeting Hamas commanders. The strikes took place in Gaza City, the largest city in the Palestinian territory, and form part of a fresh burst of violence over less than 24 hours.The military said it had taken measures to reduce harm to civilians before carrying out the strikes, including the use of aerial surveillance and precise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 21:02 LONDON
Canada pledges more than $50m in Lebanon aid as official condemns Israeli invasion
Canada has announced new humanitarian assistance for Lebanon and said its total support for the country this year now exceeds $50m. The announcement came during a visit by Canada's secretary of state for international development, Randeep Sarai, who also condemned what he called Israel's "unlawful invasion" of Lebanon. Sarai said Beirut should govern its own space and described Canada's commitment as long-term.During the visit, Sarai met Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. He also visited shelters housing displaced people and Syrian refugees, linking the aid package to the wider humanitarian strain created by the conflict. Canada said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 19:32 LONDON
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Palestinian factions explore broad alliance ahead of November 28 elections
Hamas and several other Palestinian factions are holding talks on a possible broad electoral alliance ahead of legislative elections scheduled for 28 November. The discussions come as campaigning is due to begin on 6 November, with the vote set to be the first Palestinian legislative election since January 2006. The political manoeuvring is taking place against the backdrop of the war in Gaza, rising violence in the occupied West Bank and restrictions in occupied East Jerusalem.Husam Badran, Hamas's national relations official, said the movement has recently held bilateral and collective meetings with a range of groups. Those groups include Palestinian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 15:00 LONDON
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
Turkey rejects Israeli claims after strike on Syria air base
Turkey has rejected Israeli allegations that it was preparing to send troops to a military base in Syria after the site was hit in a strike blamed by the United States on Israel. The exchange has sharpened tensions between Ankara and Jerusalem at a time when Syria's new government is trying to consolidate control after years of conflict. The incident is centred on an air base near Aleppo, in northern Syria, according to the supplied report.The strike was described as an extraordinary defiance by Israel of the United States, which has been seeking to support Syria's new government. That government... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Aug 2026 04:30 LONDON
Lebanon, Italy and France discuss future of UNIFIL in Rome as mandate nears expiry
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is due to travel to Rome this week for talks on the future of the United Nations peacekeeping force in south Lebanon, as its mandate ends later this year. The visit, scheduled for Thursday, comes amid efforts by Italy and France to shape a multinational successor arrangement for UNIFIL. The discussions are expected to focus on how international forces could remain in the south if the current mission is not extended.A Lebanese official said Mr Aoun will meet Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss "the future of the international forces, particularly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 18:06 LONDON
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US and Israel form Gaza working groups as reconstruction is tied to disarmament
Two joint working groups have been formed by Washington and Israel after talks involving US envoy Jared Kushner, officials from the Board of Peace and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. One group will focus on disarmament and demilitarisation in Gaza, while the other will deal with humanitarian issues such as sanitation, clean water and health. The move is part of an effort to advance the next phase of Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan.Kushner said reconstruction in Gaza will not be allowed until demilitarisation is complete, according to the supplied material. The talks also involved Board of Peace head Nickolay Mladenov,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 15:32 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
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign Mecca defence pact as text remains unpublished
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Pact, a defence agreement that says an attack on one signatory would be treated as an attack on all. The deal was signed in Mecca, but the full text has not been published, leaving its exact scope and obligations unclear. The announcement has prompted immediate scrutiny because it brings together three countries with different regional priorities but overlapping security concerns.According to the supplied material, specialists are treating the pact as a declaration of intent rather than a fully tested military commitment. Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan described the arrangement as technically... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Aug 2026 09:36 LONDON
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
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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
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
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
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
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 LONDON
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