US, Denmark and Greenland security deal deepens Arctic shift as Trump claims permanent control
The United States, Denmark and Greenland have reached a security deal that Washington says gives it permanent control over the island's security, while authority remains with Denmark. The agreement follows months of tension over Greenland's strategic role in the Arctic and repeated threats by US President Donald Trump to seize the island by force if he could not acquire it. The arrangement is being presented as a way to reduce the dispute while formalising a new security framework.According to the supplied material, Greenlanders have protections written into the agreement and NATO will remain involved. The deal is described as trilateral,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 20:04 LONDON
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Day News Recap: UN diplomacy intensifies as Iran, Gaza and Xi talks dominate a crowded global agenda
Iran dominated the United Nations General Assembly as President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the world body, defended Tehran and pushed back against accusations over the war fallout, while Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric and said he faced a big decision on whether to strike Iran. đź”— đź”—Diplomacy continued in parallel, with Iran's foreign minister meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff in the first reported talks between the two sides since the June ceasefire unravelled, and later shuttle talks in New York described as productive and a possible opening. đź”— đź”—The wider UN week also brought warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
Poland says Russian military helicopter violated airspace near Kaliningrad
Poland has accused a Russian military Mi-8 helicopter of briefly entering its airspace from the Kaliningrad exclave, in an incident that prompted a military response on Wednesday morning. Polish officials said the aircraft crossed into Polish territory north of Braniewo and was tracked by radar. The episode lasted 42 seconds, according to the Polish military, and the helicopter penetrated about 300 metres into Polish airspace.The Polish Army Operational Command said the incursion took place at 11:08 local time, or 09:08 GMT. It said fighter jets were scrambled and ground forces remained on alert after the aircraft was detected. The command... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 17:00 LONDON
Ethiopia rebel alliance forms as Tigray fighting escalates
Seven Ethiopian armed groups have announced a new alliance aimed at removing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, while fighting in the north has intensified with reported drone strikes and the seizure of a key airport in Mekelle. The grouping, called the Ethiopian Peoples' Forces Alliance for Survival, was announced on Sunday and brings together movements with different histories, territorial claims and enemies. The developments have raised fresh concern that separate conflicts in Ethiopia could become more closely linked.According to the supporting report, the alliance includes the Amhara Fano National Movement, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, the Oromo Liberation Army, the Ogaden... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 15:59 LONDON
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UK reviews Chagos Islands handover deal after Trump criticism
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said Britain will go back to the drawing board on its agreement to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after renewed criticism from US President Donald Trump. Streeting said the government would not, at this stage, make the annual payments tied to the leaseback arrangement for the Diego Garcia military base. The comments came after Trump called the deal "terrible" during his first meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.Streeting said Trump's objections were not new, but that the president's latest remarks made clear his... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 14:03 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Trump Iran talks dominate UN week as storms, conflicts and markets move
US and Iranian officials held their first reported talks since the June ceasefire unravelled, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The discussions came as Washington and Tehran kept diplomacy alive despite rising tensions over sanctions, regional security and the risk of wider conflict. 🔗Donald Trump sharpened the pressure on Tehran at the UN, saying he faced a big decision on whether to strike Iran and warning he could “annihilate” the country if it moved against US interests. He also said American officials had held... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Sep 2026 08:41 LONDON
Trump pushes Shield of the Americas coalition to target 24 cartel groups at UNGA meeting
United States President Donald Trump has urged members of the Shield of the Americas coalition to step up action against drug cartels during a meeting in New York City on the sidelines of the annual United Nations General Assembly. He told leaders and foreign ministers from the anti-cartel alliance that he wanted them to join the United States in targeting 24 criminal organisations and to treat them as common threats to stability. The meeting brought together governments already aligned on anti-cartel measures, with the coalition later issuing a joint statement on its next steps.Trump said he was asking all nations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 07:00 LONDON
Seven armed groups form alliance in Ethiopia, raising fears of renewed civil war
Seven armed groups in Ethiopia have announced an alliance aimed at toppling the government in Addis Ababa, according to the supplied report. The development has raised fresh concern that the country could be moving towards another period of large-scale conflict. The groups, described as former rivals, say they are acting together despite long-standing political and ideological differences.The announcement comes against a backdrop of repeated peace deals and ceasefires that have not ended armed confrontation in the country. The report says armed groups in Ethiopia have continued to fight one another as well as the military over many years. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:03 LONDON
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Finland's Stubb urges UN reform and cooperation in General Assembly speech
Finnish President Alexander Stubb used his General Debate speech at the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly in New York on 22 September 2026 to argue that the world is facing a choice between cooperation and conflict. He opened by citing Kofi Annan's warning that "whatever our differences, we stand or fall together," and said disorder follows when that lesson is forgotten. Stubb said foreign policy rests on values, interests, and power, but said this year he wanted to focus on a simpler choice: cooperation or conflict. Stubb said co-operation is being undermined by a lack of trust, disregard... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 19:31 LONDON
Mali marks independence amid worsening insurgent pressure and fuel blockade
Mali is marking its 66th independence anniversary against a backdrop of intensifying security pressure, with armed groups expanding their reach and the government struggling to protect key supply routes. In Bamako, a fuel blockade has exposed how vulnerable the capital remains to disruption from outside the city. The situation has sharpened concerns over the state's ability to control territory across a country that has faced years of conflict.The latest escalation comes after an attack on an army camp in Dioura on 10 September, less than two weeks before the anniversary. The assault was carried out by Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 02:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran, Russia and Ukraine dominate a day of rising security tensions
Iran warned that its war with the United States is not over and said it has prepared for a long term confrontation, after fresh threats from Tehran and Washington over possible new strikes and wider retaliation. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it would hit new targets and use new weapons if the US attacks again, while Washington also threatened to ground Iranian airlines worldwide from Wednesday. đź”— đź”— đź”—In the Middle East, Israeli forces detained at least 53 Palestinians in a raid on Biddu, northwest of Jerusalem, and placed the town under lockdown, while Gaza health officials said Israeli... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Sep 2026 18:22 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Putin secures landslide as Xi plans US visit and regional tensions deepen
Vladimir Putin's United Russia party has won a landslide in Russia's parliamentary election, with preliminary results showing a record 355 seats in the State Duma and almost all ballots counted. The result gives Mr Putin a dominant grip on parliament after the first vote since the war in Ukraine began. đź”—Separate reporting on the same election said United Russia was on course for a sweeping victory with more than 90 percent of the vote in some counts, underlining the scale of the win and the renewed concern in Nato capitals about Russia's direction. đź”—China has confirmed that President Xi Jinping... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Sep 2026 12:22 LONDON
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Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form alliance against government as tensions rise
The announcement of a new anti-government alliance by seven Ethiopian rebel groups has added to concerns about widening instability across several regions of the country. The coalition, called the Alliance for Survival, brings together armed groups active in Amhara, Oromia, Tigray and three other regions. It says its aim is to remove the government in Addis Ababa.The groups accuse Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's administration of presiding over war, genocide, mass destruction and poverty. They say Ethiopia is at risk of disintegration, and their statement presents the alliance as a response to what they describe as worsening national conditions. The coalition... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 10:01 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Iran warns of fresh US strikes as Europe, Asia and the Middle East stay on edge
Iran has warned that the United States may resume strikes on the country, after its central military command said it had received information that Washington was preparing further action. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps added that it would hit new targets and use new weapons if the US attacks again, while France said it would summon Iran's ambassador after Tehran closed a French language centre linked to the embassy in Tehran. đź”— đź”— đź”—In the wider Middle East, the Houthis fired missiles toward Riyadh in a fresh escalation with Saudi Arabia, while powerful explosions at a Syrian army weapons depot... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Sep 2026 08:38 LONDON
Macron and Carney deepen France-Canada ties amid Trump tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have pledged closer cooperation after meeting in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Atlantic coast. The talks brought the archipelago into the centre of a wider diplomatic message about sovereignty, trade and strategic autonomy. The visit was the first by a French president to the territory since 2014 and the first by a Canadian prime minister.The two leaders said they wanted to strengthen ties across space, climate, energy and trade, while also addressing what they described as rising geopolitical tensions and pressure on democratic values. Carney said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 02:32 LONDON
European intelligence warns Russia may test NATO territory within months
European intelligence officials are reported to be warning that Russia could mount an attack on NATO territory within months, according to comments carried in the press. The warning is framed as a possible future move rather than a confirmed assault, but it has sharpened concern over the security of the alliance's eastern flank. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has also said the reported aim would be to test whether NATO's Article 5 commitment is more theoretical than practical.The reports say one intelligence source described the timeframe as "months not years", suggesting the concern is being treated as immediate rather than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 02:00 LONDON
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US-Greenland deal reaffirms Danish sovereignty as signing nears at UN General Assembly
French President Emmanuel Macron has said a security deal between the United States, Denmark and Greenland helps to reaffirm Danish sovereignty over the Arctic territory. Speaking while visiting the French overseas territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, he said international law and Danish sovereignty were being respected, describing that as a positive outcome. His comments came after Denmark and Greenland welcomed the binding agreement and said they would sign it on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week.The agreement was announced by US President Donald Trump and is described by Danish officials as binding.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 04:30 LONDON
US weighs major troop reduction in Europe amid NATO tensions
The United States is reportedly considering a significant reduction in its military footprint in Europe, with one option said to involve cutting about one-third of the troops stationed there. The discussion comes as senior Pentagon commanders are expected to submit plans to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in the coming days. The reported review is linked to wider tensions over access to European airbases and burden-sharing inside NATO.According to the supplied report, the Pentagon is weighing several options as part of a NATO review announced in June. One scenario would withdraw roughly one-third of the estimated 68,000 US troops in Europe,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 08:04 LONDON
Germany receives first F-35 fighter jet amid NATO rearmament
Germany has received its first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet, marking the start of deliveries under a 35-aircraft order placed in 2022. The aircraft was formally presented to the German government at Lockheed Martin's production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, during a ceremony attended by Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. The delivery comes as Germany accelerates military modernisation and raises defence spending alongside other European NATO members.Pistorius said the arrival of the aircraft represents the beginning of a new era for the German Air Force. He described the F-35A as the world's most advanced combat aircraft, citing its stealth features, integration... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 23:03 LONDON
Russian drones threaten Kyiv-bound officials as border incidents spread near Poland and Moldova
Russian drone activity near Ukraine's western border has intensified concerns for officials travelling to and from Kyiv, after fresh incidents were reported close to Poland and Moldova. The latest developments include a drone strike on a train locomotive near the Polish border, damage to vehicles at a petrol station nearby, and a separate drone entering Moldovan airspace. Together, the incidents underline how the war is spilling beyond the front line and into routes used by diplomats and other international visitors.According to the supplied reports, the train locomotive was hit on 13 September about 5 kilometres from the Polish border, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 21:00 LONDON
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South Korea rules out military role in Iran war as Seoul reviews limited navigation support
President Lee Jae Myung has said South Korea will not deploy military assets in any way that could draw the country into the war in Iran. He made the remarks at a news conference on Friday, saying there would be no deployment that would "involve or enter war." The comments come after pressure from Donald Trump for Seoul to provide support, and they clarify South Korea's position on a sensitive regional security issue. Lee said Seoul was still reviewing whether it could take a limited role in safeguarding navigation in the region.He said South Korea must do the minimum needed,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
Canada deepens EU ties amid US tariff pressure
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Ottawa wants stronger ties with the European Union as trade pressure from the United States pushes Canada to look for alternative allies and markets. In remarks to the European Parliament, Carney said closer links with the bloc would help ensure that no outside power could control Canada's markets or undermine its sovereignty. The comments add fresh momentum to a debate about whether middle powers can coordinate more closely in response to coercive economic measures.Carney linked the discussion to Canada's wider trade response to US tariffs and threats, saying the country is seeking to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 22:01 LONDON
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan
The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 LONDON
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 Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
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
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
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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
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
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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
