Noontime News Recap: Bolivia cuts diesel subsidies as IMF deal passes, while Russia, Israel and Turkiye move
Bolivia has ratified a $1.9 billion IMF loan agreement and President Rodrigo Paz has moved to end diesel subsidies immediately, a sharp policy shift that has already triggered protest threats from opponents of the move. đź”—In Russia, officials said the parliamentary election was hit by a hacker intrusion, with Moscow's online voting system coming under a strong overnight attack as the vote continued. đź”—The Trump administration is seeking approval for a $2.8 billion bomb transfer to Israel, according to reports cited in the supplied material, underscoring continued US military backing for the country. đź”—Turkiye has revoked the Istanbul operating licence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 19 Sep 2026 12:20 LONDON
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Trump administration seeks approval for $2.8 billion bomb transfer to Israel
The Trump administration is seeking to move ahead with a major arms package for Israel worth $2.8 billion, according to reports cited in the supplied material. The proposed transfer would include 40,000 heavy bombs, making it one of the largest such deliveries discussed between the two countries. The plan has not been announced publicly, but it has already drawn attention because of the scale of the munitions involved and the timing of the request.The package is said to include 20,000 Mark 84 bombs and 20,000 BLU-117 bombs. Both are described as weighing about one short ton, or roughly 907 kilograms,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 09:29 LONDON
Bolivia ratifies $1.9bn IMF deal and ends diesel subsidies amid protest threats
Just hours after Bolivia's Congress ratified a $1.9 billion loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund, President Rodrigo Paz announced an immediate end to diesel subsidies. The move affects fuel used by trucks, buses and tractors, and is part of the government's effort to stabilise an economy under strain. Gasoline subsidies for private cars will remain in place for now, although Paz has already reduced that support in recent months.The Senate's approval on Friday completed the final legislative step for the three-year financing programme, after the lower house backed it a day earlier. The IMF first announced a staff-level agreement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 08:29 LONDON
US and Denmark reach Greenland security deal as UN signing nears
The United States and Denmark have announced a new agreement on Greenland's security, with the deal expected to be signed next week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The announcement comes after months of tension over Greenland's strategic role in the Arctic and repeated public pressure from US President Donald Trump. Both governments say the arrangement is intended to strengthen security in the Arctic and the North Atlantic.Trump said the agreement gives Washington "permanent control" over Greenland's security and would prevent any US adversary from establishing a base, military presence or sensitive investment there... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
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US, Denmark and Greenland reach security agreement on island presence
The United States, Denmark and Greenland have entered into an agreement that would expand the US military presence on the island, according to a statement from the US president. The reported deal also bars US adversaries from establishing bases in Greenland or making sensitive investments there without US approval. It marks a new stage in a long-running strategic discussion about the island's role in Arctic security.The agreement was described as having no expiry date. In a post on social media, the US president said the arrangement would guarantee that the United States would have the ability to do what is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 23:00 LONDON
US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia amid congressional review
The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, according to the State Department. The decision marks a major arms transaction for the Gulf kingdom and comes as Washington deepens security cooperation with Riyadh. The proposed transfer still requires approval from US lawmakers before it can proceed.The State Department said the sale would improve Saudi Arabia's ability to deter current and future threats by strengthening homeland defence and interoperability with US forces. It also said the aircraft would expand the kingdom's operational fleet and improve air-to-air and air-to-ground self-defence capability. The Saudi... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 09:59 LONDON
US approves up to $414 million financing for Niger uranium project
The United States has approved as much as $414 million in financing for a uranium project in Niger, in a move that could reshape ties between Washington and Niamey. The debt facility was approved by the US Development Finance Corp for Global Atomic's Dasa project, according to the company. The decision comes two years after the United States agreed to withdraw troops from Niger and at a time when the country is seeking to balance relations with several outside powers.Global Atomic says the Dasa project contains what it describes as the highest-grade uranium deposit in Africa. The company said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 00:59 LONDON
US allows Iranian delegation to attend UN General Assembly as war enters seventh month
The United States will allow an Iranian delegation to travel to New York for the UN General Assembly, according to a State Department spokesman. The core delegation is understood to include President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The decision comes as the annual high-level week is underway and the war between the two countries enters its seventh month.The spokesman said the delegation will be subject to travel restrictions and will be barred from purchasing certain American goods. He said the move was consistent with US host country obligations and added that the delegation would be smaller than last... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 21:59 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Ukraine under fresh fire as Hormuz tensions, sanctions and diplomacy ripple worldwide
Russia intensified its assault on Ukraine overnight, with missile and drone strikes injuring at least 19 people and causing damage in Kyiv, Odesa and Zaporizhzhia regions, while separate attacks on Odesa and Sumy brought fresh fires, deaths and injuries according to local officials and emergency services. 🔗 🔗Kyiv also moved to replace its top prosecutor after a corruption scandal, appointing Anton Kovalskyi as acting prosecutor general following Ruslan Kravchenko’s resignation. At the same time, Ukrainian and US diplomatic teams were working to arrange a Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump meeting at the UN as the country faced the latest Russian strike.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 17 Sep 2026 18:22 LONDON
Kosovo joins US-led Gaza force after Israel approval
Kosovo has signed up to a United States-led framework for Gaza, joining Donald Trump's Board of Peace and the planned International Stabilization Force for Gaza. The move was made after Israel gave its approval, according to the supplied report. The decision places Kosovo in a new international arrangement linked to post-war security planning in Gaza.The proposed force is described as one that would help maintain security, support demilitarisation and train Palestinian police. Its mandate and composition remain unclear, however, and the legitimacy of the wider framework is contested by Palestinian actors and legal experts. Kosovo's participation was presented as part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 17:03 LONDON
More than 900 Gaza wheelchairs remain stuck in Jordan warehouses amid aid restrictions
More than 900 wheelchairs donated for injured children in Gaza are still being held in warehouses in Jordan, according to the supplied reporting. The shipments, sent by two Australian charities, have not reached the children they were intended to help because of restrictions on aid deliveries into Gaza. The wheelchairs are being stored in facilities managed by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization on the outskirts of Amman.The donations arrived in Jordan in two separate consignments in February 2025 and a third in October 2025. They came from Kids on Wheels Alliance, based in New South Wales, and Wheelchairs for Kids,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 21:03 LONDON
Trump administration set to approve 60,000 heavy bombs for Israel amid Gaza war
The Trump administration is reported to be preparing a multibillion-dollar weapons sale to Israel that would include 60,000 2,000-pound bombs, according to the supplied material. The package is said to have been informally notified to Congress, but it has not yet been officially confirmed by the administration. The reported transfer comes as the Gaza war and wider regional conflict continue to shape US-Israel relations.The supplied rows say the package would be worth $2.8 billion and would be funded largely through the US Foreign Military Financing scheme. They also say the munitions list includes 20,000 MK-84s, 20,000 BLU-117s and 20,000 I-2000... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 13:29 LONDON
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US House votes again to end Iran war powers as 7 Republicans break ranks
The US House of Representatives has approved a war powers resolution aimed at halting continued military action in Iran without congressional approval. The vote, held late Tuesday in Washington, passed 220-204 and marked the third time the chamber has backed such a measure this summer. Seven Republicans joined all Democrats in support, making the result slightly broader than earlier attempts.The resolution would curb President Donald Trump's ability to continue military action without authorisation from Congress. Iowa Republican Zach Nunn said his vote reflected the view that, with the negotiating window closed, sustained combat operations now require congressional approval. He added... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 07:30 LONDON
France's new ambassador to the US cleared after diplomatic spat over UN vote
France's incoming ambassador to the United States has been cleared to take up his post after weeks of delay linked to a diplomatic dispute over a United Nations vote. Aurelien Lechevallier, chosen by President Emmanuel Macron, is expected to arrive in Washington in the coming weeks. The approval had been held up since late July, when the US State Department paused the process amid tensions with France's mission to the United Nations.A US State Department official said on Tuesday that Lechevallier will now be able to assume the role. He is set to replace Laurent Bili as France's envoy in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 04:30 LONDON
Republican lawmaker moves to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
A Republican member of the US House of Representatives has moved to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of violating constitutional limits on the use of military force. Thomas Massie read articles of impeachment in the House on Tuesday, setting up a long-shot effort in a chamber controlled by Republicans. The move centres on criticism of US military actions, including the war on Iran, and on allegations that Hegseth has shown disregard for civilian harm.Massie said Hegseth had waged war without congressional approval, carried out extrajudicial killings and paid little attention to civilian casualties in military operations. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 00:30 LONDON
Judge blocks Trump name on Kennedy Center as board votes to close venue for two years
A US judge has ruled that Donald Trump's name must remain off the Kennedy Center building, in the latest turn in a dispute over the future of the performing arts institution in Washington. The decision came just before the centre's board voted to close the venue for two years to carry out renovations. The board is chaired by Trump and includes cabinet members and allies.The judge's written order came less than an hour before the board meeting. In May, the same judge had ordered the removal of Trump's name and blocked a temporary closure for proposed renovations. The board later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 21:09 LONDON
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India to supply Nepal with emergency electricity after floods damage hydropower network
India has approved expedited electricity exports to Nepal after severe floods damaged much of the country's hydropower infrastructure and triggered widespread power shortages. The arrangement will allow up to 654 megawatts of electricity to be transmitted for 18 hours a day until 31 December. Nepal, which had previously met almost all of its energy needs from hydropower, has been forced to rely on imports since the disaster.India's Ministry of Power said the approval would help Nepal meet urgent power requirements during what it described as a difficult period. It also said the move would further strengthen long-standing energy cooperation between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 19:30 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
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
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
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