Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes as civilian deaths rise in air war
Russian strikes killed four people in Ukraine on Saturday, while a Ukrainian drone attack killed three people and injured two in Russia's Krasnodar region, according to local authorities. The latest exchange hit several areas at once, including Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kyiv, Odesa and Kharkiv in Ukraine, as well as industrial sites in southern Russia. It adds to a pattern of intensified aerial attacks that have increasingly reached residential and economic targets far from the front line.In Ukraine, two women were killed when a house collapsed in Zaporizhzhia, and two other people died in a separate strike on Sumy, officials said. In... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 13:29 LONDON
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Israel election committee votes to bar Arab parties and candidates ahead of October 27 vote
Israel's Central Elections Committee has voted to disqualify the country's two main Arab-majority political lists from next month's parliamentary election. The decision affects the Joint List and Ra'am, and also bars two individual candidates, Ofer Cassif and Sami Abu Shehadeh, pending review by the Supreme Court. The move could leave Palestinian citizens of Israel without their principal representatives in the Knesset if it is upheld.The committee's vote came on 26 September, ahead of the 27 October election. The Joint List is an alliance of Hadash, Balad and Ta'al, while Ra'am, also known as the United Arab List, is running separately.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 12:01 LONDON
US and China open AI incident channel as trade truce is extended to January
The United States and China have agreed to establish a bilateral communication channel for artificial intelligence incidents after a summit in Washington, according to the White House. The announcement came after a three-day state visit and talks between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping that also covered trade and other disputes. There was no immediate comment from Beijing on the White House statement.The AI channel was one of the clearest new outcomes from the meeting, which the White House said also produced an extension of the trade truce from November to January. The move gives both sides more time... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 10:29 LONDON
Yemen leader calls for mobilisation and offers amnesty to Houthi defectors as fighting shifts toward Bab al-Mandeb
Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council chair Rashad al-Alimi has called on people to mobilise and join the government-aligned armed forces as the conflict shifts toward the western Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Mandeb strait. In a recorded speech on Friday, he also pledged amnesty for any Houthi fighter who defects to government forces. The appeal came after government losses on the western Red Sea coast and as the Houthis pressed advances toward the strategic waterway.Al-Alimi said Yemenis should rally around the armed and security forces and enlist through official channels. He said the amnesty would take effect immediately for those... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 04:59 LONDON
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US weighs diesel export restrictions as prices hit record highs
US officials are considering restrictions on diesel exports after prices reached record levels, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright saying he was in touch with major refiners about a possible voluntary limit. The discussion comes as the Trump administration looks for ways to ease fuel costs while diesel markets remain tight. Trump has also said he supports restricting diesel exports from the United States.On Friday, the average price of diesel was $6.50 a gallon, up from $5.61 a month earlier, according to the American Automobile Association, which tracks fuel prices daily. The rise has added pressure on the administration and Republican... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 23:00 LONDON
Pakistan warns Houthi attack on Mecca or Medina would cross red line as Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani chiefs meet
Pakistan's prime minister has said any Houthi threat to Mecca or Medina would cross a red line, as military chiefs from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye met in Riyadh to discuss closer defence coordination. Shehbaz Sharif made the remarks in an address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. He said an attack on the Muslim holy cities would be a line that "must never be crossed".Sharif described the attacks as "deplorable" and said the group's alleged targeting of Mecca had "outraged Muslims across the globe". The Houthis, who... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 22:29 LONDON
US Army reviews support units for possible Cuba-related operation, report says
The United States Army is reportedly making preparatory checks for a possible operation involving Cuba, according to a report that cites an internal Army message and US officials familiar with the planning. The document reviewed by the report asks whether the Army Reserve could provide support units within a 90- to 120-day window. No deployment order has been issued, and the message does not explicitly name Cuba.The request reportedly covers six types of units that could be placed under the authority of US Southern Command. Those include logistics, transport, maintenance, fuel and supply units, as well as an engineer battalion,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 21:00 LONDON
US appeals court upholds Pentagon blacklisting of Anthropic
A United States appeals court has upheld the Defense Department's decision to exclude Anthropic from its supply chain. The ruling keeps in place a procurement restriction imposed after the company refused to remove safeguards from its Claude model. The dispute centres on whether those safeguards should remain in place for uses involving fully autonomous weapons and mass domestic surveillance.According to the confirmed record, the conflict began in February when Anthropic declined a Pentagon demand to strip out restrictions on Claude. The supply-chain risk designation followed in March and led to the cancellation of military contracts. It also barred other Defense... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 18:32 LONDON
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Day News Recap: UN tensions flare as Russia, Gaza and US China diplomacy dominate a crowded global day
Russia intensified its assault on Ukraine with a large overnight drone and missile barrage on Kyiv and Odesa, killing a teenage boy in the capital and leaving another person dead in the south, as the death toll rose and damage spread across both cities. đź”—At the same time, Washington said it was working to arrange a new round of trilateral talks to revive ceasefire efforts, while Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Donald Trump had made a final decision to grant Ukraine a licence to produce Patriot missiles. đź”— đź”—The war and wider Middle East tensions also dominated the United Nations General Assembly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Sep 2026 18:23 LONDON
Kazakh officials detained after Caspian Sea training deaths as investigation widens
Five senior military officials have been detained in Kazakhstan after 14 service members died when they were swept into the Caspian Sea during a combat training mission, authorities said. The detentions came as investigators examined decisions made during the organisation and execution of the exercise, including whether safety requirements were followed and whether weather conditions were properly taken into account. Officials said the incident happened some 43km from Aktau in south-western Kazakhstan.Those detained include the chief of staff and first deputy commander of Kazakhstan's Naval Forces, two military unit commanders, and the commanders of a marine company and a boat.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 17:05 LONDON
Hurricane Polo barrels toward Baja California as powerful east Pacific storm
Hurricane Polo is moving toward Mexico's Baja California region as a powerful east Pacific storm, with forecasters warning of damaging winds, torrential rain and dangerous seas. The hurricane was described as the second-most intense on record in the east Pacific after a pressure reading of 892 millibars was recorded on 22 September. It is expected to turn west-north-west before taking a more north-westerly track on Saturday.The storm has maximum sustained winds of around 150 mph, with stronger gusts in the most intense parts of the system. Hurricane-force winds extend about 40 miles from the centre, while tropical-storm-force winds reach as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 12:02 LONDON
Spain's King and Queen to make state visit to Finland on 6, 7 October 2026
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain will pay a state visit to Finland on 6, 7 October 2026 at the invitation of President Alexander Stubb. The Office of the President of the Republic of Finland said the visit will focus on deepening bilateral relations between Finland and Spain, which are fellow members of the European Union and NATO. The programme is set to cover cooperation in politics, trade and the economy, defence, culture and science. It will also emphasize Europe's comprehensive security and defence, Arctic and polar issues, Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine, and multilateral cooperation.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 10:01 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Netanyahu walkout, Gaza warnings and Saudi missile alerts dominate UN day
Dozens of delegates walked out as Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, turning his speech into a fresh display of diplomatic protest over Gaza and Iran. He attacked critics of Israel and several Western allies, deepening the row around the war. 🔗 🔗Mahmoud Abbas also used his prerecorded address to warn that Israeli policies threaten the very existence of Palestinians, while UNCTAD said Gaza faces the world’s worst economic crisis and would need $71.5 billion to recover. The UN debate was further sharpened by the UK warning Iran against hostile activity on British soil and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Sep 2026 08:39 LONDON
Europe Opens Mixed as Oil and Gas Jump, Metals Slip and FX Weakness Pressures Stocks
Executive summary: European markets opened with a defensive tone, as a sharp rebound in Brent crude and natural gas outweighed support from a firmer FTSE 100. Energy-linked inflation pressure, softer euro and sterling, and a pullback in precious metals set the tone, while the DAX and CAC 40 slipped modestly. The move looks less like a broad risk-off shock and more like a rotation driven by higher commodity prices and a stronger dollar backdrop. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
Italy bans burqas in schools and sets 30% cap on non-Italian speakers
Italy's cabinet has adopted a decree-law that bans burqas and niqabs in schools and introduces a 30% cap on non-Italian speakers in classrooms from next year. The measure takes immediate effect under Italy's decree-law system, but it still needs parliamentary ratification within 60 days. It comes as migration and integration remain central political issues ahead of the 2027 general election.Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the move after outlining the proposed changes at a gathering of the youth wing of her nationalist conservative Brothers of Italy party. Under the new rules, breaches can be fined up to 1,000 euros. President Sergio... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 04:03 LONDON
US Navy confirms eight suicide attempts during USS Abraham Lincoln deployment as new details emerge
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao has confirmed that eight sailors attempted suicide while deployed with the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group during its extended time at sea. The disclosure was made in a letter to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand after she asked about conditions aboard the ship and its supporting vessels. The carrier group had spent a record-setting uninterrupted period at sea before docking in Thailand for a rest stop.The new information adds to earlier concerns about crew welfare on the deployment, which had already drawn attention because of reports of stress, poor mental health and shortages of basic supplies... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 03:02 LONDON
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Fire burns through night at Catterick Garrison barracks accommodation block
Firefighters are expected to work through the night after a blaze broke out at a barracks accommodation block in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire. The fire was still burning late on Thursday, with emergency crews remaining at the scene. The incident is taking place at one of the United Kingdom's largest military garrisons, where accommodation blocks house soldiers and, in some cases, their families.North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said multiple crews were deployed, along with an appliance from County Durham and Darlington. In a statement, the service said the incident was expected to continue throughout the night. No cause for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 01:05 LONDON
Costa calls for stronger multilateralism, AI rules and UN reform at General Assembly
President AntĂłnio Costa used his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly to argue that multilateralism remains the only workable response to the world's current crises. He said no country acting alone can prevent a pandemic, stabilise the climate, secure resilient supply chains, regulate artificial intelligence, ensure financial stability or deliver sustainable development. Costa said the same logic applies to peace. He said no country, however powerful, can build lasting peace on its own, and called for multilateralism that is strong, effective, representative and capable of delivering for people. He framed the central challenges as peace, the climate emergency,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 22:00 LONDON
Day News Recap: UN tensions rise as Ukraine, Gaza and regional conflicts dominate a crowded global day
World leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York traded warnings over Gaza, Ukraine and Iran, with the forum becoming a stage for competing claims, threats and diplomatic manoeuvres. The US and Iran resumed backchannel contacts through mediators, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected US pressure and accused Washington and Israel of aggression. đź”— đź”—On the Gaza issue, Benjamin Netanyahu is due to address the UN as scrutiny intensifies over Israel's war and occupation, while Mahmoud Abbas delivered a recorded speech after the US denied him a visa. The US backed Board of Peace also unveiled a $2.45... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Sep 2026 18:24 LONDON
European markets close mixed as oil and gas surge, gold slips and the dollar firms
Executive summary: European equities ended the session mixed, with the DAX and FTSE 100 lower while the Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 held modest gains. The biggest cross-asset moves came from commodities and FX, Brent crude and natural gas jumped sharply, gold and silver fell, and the dollar strengthened against both the euro and sterling. The pattern points to a market still sensitive to energy inflation, higher yields and a firmer US currency. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
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EU sanctions Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova after France expulsion
The European Union has imposed sanctions on Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova, according to a notice published in the bloc's Official Journal. The move follows her expulsion from France in August over allegations that she was spreading pro-Russian narratives. Fedorova is a former senior executive of RT France and has been described by the EU as active in the dissemination of pro-Russian narratives in France and across the bloc in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine.The sanctions were published on Thursday, making Fedorova subject to European restrictive measures. France had already barred her from entering the country after a court... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 15:05 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Pakistan strikes Afghanistan as UN diplomacy, regional tensions and security alerts mount
Pakistan said it carried out air strikes on 10 sites in Afghanistan early on Thursday, saying the action was retaliation for drone attacks on a border post, while Afghan officials reported civilian deaths. The strikes sharply escalated already tense cross border relations. đź”—In Pakistan, authorities also blocked major highways into Islamabad and set up container barriers ahead of a planned Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf march demanding the release of Imran Khan, underlining the political pressure facing the government. đź”—At the United Nations in New York, Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez used her General Assembly speech to thank Donald Trump after years of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Sep 2026 12:25 LONDON
Pakistan blocks roads and deploys barriers ahead of PTI march for Imran Khan
Pakistan has closed major highways into Islamabad and erected container barriers ahead of a planned protest by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party demanding the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. The measures were in place on Thursday as authorities prepared for a march scheduled for Sunday, September 27. Police and local reports said the operation was aimed at limiting access to the capital before the demonstration.According to a police notification, the motorway linking Islamabad with Peshawar was closed to all traffic until further notice. Other routes shut included the highway toward Dera Ismail Khan, the Hazara motorway and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 11:11 LONDON
Yemen government forces claim to repel Houthi attacks in Taiz as fighting continues
Yemen's government-aligned forces say they have repelled coordinated Houthi attacks on several fronts in the southwestern governorate of Taiz. The fighting was reported on Thursday and follows renewed clashes in an area that has become increasingly important for control of roads and high ground. According to the reported account, the battles are continuing in the country's southwest, where both sides are competing for strategic positions.Colonel Majid al-Nuzaili, spokesman for the Saudi Arabia-backed government forces, said the Houthis launched the attacks on Wednesday night in an attempt to reach positions on a key road linking the Aden, Lahj and Taiz governorates.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 11:05 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: UN tensions deepen as Russia strikes Kyiv and leaders clash over Gaza, Ukraine and Iran
Russia launched fresh ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv early on Wednesday, killing two people and injuring six, in another attack that damaged buildings across the capital and underlined the continuing pressure on Ukraine as leaders gathered at the United Nations in New York. đź”—Volodymyr Zelenskyy used his UN address to urge sustained economic pressure on Moscow, saying Russia is using fighters from 47 countries in the war, while Ukraine and Russia also intensified their long range drone war over occupied Luhansk far from the front line. đź”— đź”— đź”—The UN General Assembly has become a focal point for the wider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Sep 2026 08:40 LONDON
Pakistan-administered Kashmir lawmakers vote for president amid months of unrest
Lawmakers in Pakistan-administered Kashmir are voting on Thursday to elect a president, filling the region's last vacant constitutional office nearly eight months after it fell empty. The vote is taking place in Muzaffarabad at the assembly secretariat between 10am and 1pm local time. It comes despite seven assembly seats remaining vacant in districts at the centre of months of unrest.Najeeb Naqi Khan, the candidate backed by the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, is expected to win. The party and its allies hold 32 of the 46 occupied seats in the 53-member Legislative Assembly, which is enough to secure the 27 votes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 08:03 LONDON
Australia faces diesel price spike as US export curbs are considered
Australian diesel prices could rise above $3 a litre if the Trump administration moves ahead with a ban on US diesel exports, according to market reporting on Thursday. The warning comes as fuel costs climb amid disrupted global supply and renewed pressure on international oil markets. Canberra is currently recording the highest diesel price among the capital cities, at 298.7 cents per litre.The same reporting said unleaded petrol in Canberra was priced at 250 cents per litre, while diesel prices in other cities were not far behind. Prices have risen by nearly 40 cents a litre since the start of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 08:00 LONDON
Turkey agrees to gradual handover of Bashiqa base to Iraq amid wider security deal
Turkey and Iraq have agreed to a gradual transfer of the Bashiqa military base to Baghdad, according to a statement from the Iraqi prime minister's office. The announcement followed a meeting in New York between Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The two sides also said they would deepen security cooperation and expand bilateral trade and investment.The statement said the agreement also covered steps to fully establish state authority in Sinjar and end the presence of foreign armed elements there. It referred to the Kurdistan Workers'... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 03:34 LONDON
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Israel moves to bar main Arab lists from October election
Israel's Central Elections Committee has voted to bar the country's two main Arab electoral lists from next month's election, in a move that could leave Palestinian citizens of Israel without major Knesset representation options if upheld. The decision affects the United Arab List, known as Ra'am, and the Joint List, an alliance of Arab-led parties. The committee also voted separately to disqualify Hadash lawmaker Ofer Cassif and Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh.The election is scheduled for October 27, and the bans are not yet final. Decisions against individual candidates require approval from the Supreme Court, while the lists themselves can... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 03:32 LONDON
Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn Gaza reconstruction plan amid funding gap
The US-backed Board of Peace has announced a $2.45 billion Gaza recovery plan at a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The six-month programme covers 66 projects and is aimed at housing, diesel generation, waste removal and other urgent needs. It is being presented as the first stage of a wider reconstruction effort in the war-damaged territory.Board members said the plan is intended to show commitment to recovery, but they also acknowledged that financing remains incomplete. The board said $18 billion has been pledged so far, while only $280 million has actually been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 22:01 LONDON
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US says it is open to talks with Cuba if it changes government
The United States has said it is open to speaking with Havana about a political transition if Cuba moves toward new leadership. The comments came after President Donald Trump called Cuba a "failed state" at the United Nations, prompting the Cuban delegation to walk out of the assembly. The exchange has added fresh tension to an already strained relationship between Washington and Havana.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in New York that Cuba had a "golden opportunity" to place itself on an "irreversible path towards a better future". He said Washington was prepared to be helpful if Cuban officials... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 20:07 LONDON
Katherine promised new $13.3m levee after town's worst flood in 28 years
Residents in the Northern Territory town of Katherine have been promised a new $13.3 million levee after severe flooding earlier this year. The project is planned for Katherine South and is intended to strengthen flood protection in an area that was heavily affected by the March floods. Road-raising works are also part of the plan, alongside a new flood barrier system.The funding will come from both the Northern Territory and federal governments, according to the announcement. The proposed works would stretch for about 3 kilometres and are expected to include 1.6-metre dirt embankments and a 1.5-metre-high levee wall. Officials said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 07:35 LONDON
EU extends Russia sanctions for 36 months as Fridman and Usmanov are delisted
The European Union has agreed to extend its sanctions regime on Russia for 36 months while removing Russian billionaires Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov from the blacklist. The compromise was reached after days of disagreement among member states and came as a deadline approached for renewing the measures linked to Russia's war in Ukraine. Ireland, which holds the EU's rotating presidency, said the decision would keep the wider sanctions framework in place until 22 September 2029.Diplomats said Latvia dropped its veto after sustained opposition to the exemptions, allowing the deal to go through. The agreement keeps sanctions on about 3,000... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 00:59 LONDON
US Justice Department asks Supreme Court to reverse Badar Khan Suri release
The US Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a lower-court order that released Georgetown University scholar Badar Khan Suri. The filing revives a legal fight over how far federal courts can go in reviewing immigration detention cases. It also keeps in focus claims that Suri was targeted because of his pro-Palestinian speech and activism.According to the court filing made on Monday, the administration wants the justices to decide whether federal immigration law barred the district judge from ordering Suri's release. Suri, an Indian citizen and postdoctoral fellow, was arrested by masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers outside... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:35 LONDON
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Major US outlets boycott pooled Trump coverage amid White House media ban and new video stream
The White House has launched a round-the-clock YouTube video stream while the dispute over access to President Donald Trump's events continues to widen. The move comes after CNN, MS NOW and Politico were barred from White House reporting, prompting a broader boycott by major television networks and a lawsuit from the excluded outlets. The row has now shifted from a press access dispute into a wider fight over who controls the public presentation of the presidency.According to the information provided, the new White House stream is not a conventional television network but a 24-hour online feed carrying speeches, administration announcements,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 16:59 LONDON
Yemen displacement warning rises as UN says more than 230,000 could be uprooted
The United Nations refugee agency has warned that renewed fighting in Yemen could drive a much larger wave of displacement, with more than 230,000 people potentially uprooted inside the country. It also said up to 10,000 refugees could cross the Red Sea to Djibouti in the coming months. The warning comes as fighting continues along Yemen's Red Sea coast, where the Houthis have launched a recent offensive.UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch said in Geneva that intensifying fighting could trigger more mass displacement. The agency said more than 3,000 people had already fled across the Red Sea to Djibouti over several days... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 14:30 LONDON
Iran and Pakistan hold talks in Tehran as US tensions rise
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has held talks in Tehran with Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi as regional diplomacy continues amid rising tensions with the United States. The meeting came as Pakistan and Qatar seek to revive diplomatic efforts around the crisis, with Tehran warning that the situation could intensify further. Naqvi's visit was his sixth to the Iranian capital since the war between the United States and Israel on Iran began in February.The talks took place a day after Tehran said it had received intelligence that the United States was planning new attacks on Iran. Pezeshkian said he hoped for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 09:30 LONDON
Syria's Roj camp detainees report worsening raids, extortion and violence
Women and children held at Roj camp in northeastern Syria say conditions have deteriorated sharply, with reports of night raids, gunfire, extortion and assaults by camp security. The camp holds more than 2,300 women and children, many detained over alleged links to ISIL. Detainees and rights groups describe the site as a place of open-ended detention behind guarded fences and barbed wire.According to accounts gathered from detainees, the violence has intensified in recent months. One woman said bullets could pass through her family's tent when shooting starts, while others described guards throwing stones and a boy suffering a serious head... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 08:30 LONDON
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Russian voters abroad back New People over United Russia by wide margin
Russian citizens voting at embassies and consulates abroad have backed the liberal New People party over United Russia by a wide margin in exit polls conducted during the weekend State Duma elections. The overseas results sharply diverge from the official domestic tally reported inside Russia, where United Russia won nearly 58% of the vote. The polling covered stations in multiple countries and suggests a markedly different political picture among voters outside the country.Two independent exit polls produced similar findings. The Vote Abroad project said it surveyed almost 15,700 voters at 27 polling stations across 22 countries and found New People... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 07:05 LONDON
Former Junglers leader Sanna Manjang appears in military trial in The Gambia
Sanna Manjang has appeared before a military court in Banjul on charges of desertion, in a case linked to The Gambia's efforts to address abuses committed under former president Yahya Jammeh. Manjang, who once led the paramilitary unit known as the Junglers, is accused of leaving the armed forces in 2017 after Jammeh lost power and went into exile. The hearing marks another step in a long-running accountability process that has continued since the end of Jammeh's 20-year rule.The court case centres on an allegation that Manjang was absent for a continuous period of nine years with the intention of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 22:37 LONDON
Russia's United Russia wins record Duma supermajority as Kyiv drone strike hits Moscow
Russia's ruling United Russia party has secured a record supermajority in the State Duma, according to preliminary results from the country's tightly controlled parliamentary vote. Central Election Commission chief Ella Pamfilova said the party won 355 of the 450 seats, surpassing its previous high of 343 seats in 2016. The result gives the Kremlin-backed party more than the 301 seats needed to change the constitution.The three-day election excluded parties critical of the Kremlin or the war in Ukraine, and voting also took place in occupied parts of Ukraine, including Crimea and the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. Pamfilova said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
Russia's ruling party wins record Duma majority as war veterans enter parliament
United Russia says 49 veterans of the war against Ukraine have won seats in Russia's new State Duma, as the ruling party secured a record 355 of the 450 seats in the lower house. The figures were released after the first parliamentary election held since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The result leaves the legislature even more closely aligned with the Kremlin than before.The party's general secretary, Vladimir Yakushev, initially said 86 participants in what Moscow calls its "special military operation" would be elected, before later correcting the number to 49. United Russia's tally gives it a larger... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 17:29 LONDON
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Israeli fire kills three in Gaza as toll rises in separate incidents
Gaza health officials said Israeli fire killed three people, including a woman and a child, and wounded several others in separate incidents across the territory. The deaths were reported in Khan Younis in the south, Nuseirat in central Gaza and Jabalia in the north. Medical officials said the wounded were taken to hospitals after the incidents.Officials at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis said the body of an 11-year-old child, Ismail Al-Bardawil, was brought in after Israeli tanks opened fire on tents for displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area. In central Gaza, Al-Awda hospital said 31-year-old Fidaa Toutah died from wounds... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 12:03 LONDON
Iran reports sharp GDP and energy-sector contraction amid war pressure
Iran's official data shows the economy contracted sharply in the first quarter of the Persian calendar year, with the oil and gas sector taking the biggest hit. The figures point to mounting pressure on Tehran's economy as the war with Israel and related US pressure continue to disrupt exports and trade. The decline was recorded over the period from March 21 to June 20.Data released by the government-administered Statistical Center of Iran showed gross domestic product fell 10.1% year-on-year in that period. Crude oil and natural gas activity contracted 26.4% compared with the same quarter a year earlier, while GDP... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 12:00 LONDON
Russia parliamentary election results point to United Russia landslide
Preliminary results from Russia's parliamentary election point to a dominant victory for United Russia, the party of President Vladimir Putin. With more than 90% of ballots counted, the ruling party was leading comfortably in the vote for the State Duma, the lower house of parliament. The election ran from Friday to Sunday and took place amid the war in Ukraine, economic hardship and tight limits on opposition campaigning.The Central Election Commission said 90.43% of ballots had been counted, according to figures reported on Monday. It said turnout stood just below 57% as of Sunday night. United Russia was on 57.86%... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 10:04 LONDON
Three South Korean officers wounded in DMZ explosion as cause remains unclear
The South Korean military says three officers were injured in an explosion during an operation south of the Military Demarcation Line inside the Demilitarised Zone, the heavily fortified border area separating South Korea and North Korea. The incident took place on Monday, and the cause has not yet been established. Officials said it is still unclear whether the blast was triggered by a North Korean mine, a South Korean mine or another explosive device.According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, two of the injured officers were evacuated by helicopter, while a third was due to be moved by road before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 09:59 LONDON
US prepares sweeping sanctions against International Criminal Court as reports point to wider disruption
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court that would target the institution itself rather than only individual judges and prosecutors. The reported measures could restrict most US transactions with the court after a grace period of six to seven months. If imposed, they could affect the tribunal's finances, payments, IT services and investigations.According to the reports, the sanctions could be announced soon, with a decision possibly finalised during this week's United Nations General Assembly gathering in New York or shortly afterwards. The reported package would bar US citizens and companies from providing the court... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 02:59 LONDON
AfD surges in German state elections as Merz faces pressure after exit polls
Exit polls from Sunday's state elections in Germany have strengthened the far-right Alternative for Germany, with the party projected to win 37% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and to make gains in Berlin. The results, if confirmed, would mark a major setback for Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his Christian Democratic Union, which is facing what would be its worst state-election result since 1949. Merz described the outcome as a "disaster" and said he would continue as chancellor despite speculation that the poor showing could force him to resign.The latest figures also underline the scale of the AfD's advance in eastern Germany and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 20:32 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
Russia reports powerful cyberattacks on Moscow voting system as parliamentary vote continues
Russian authorities said Moscow's electronic voting system came under a powerful cyberattack overnight as the country's parliamentary election entered its second day. Ella Pamfilova, who heads the Russian Central Election Commission, said the attack was continuing through the morning and described it as large-scale and intense. She said the system was still operating normally, but gave no details on the nature of the intrusion or who might be behind it.The reported attack comes during a tightly controlled three-day vote for all 450 seats in the State Duma, which is due to run until Sunday evening. Officials have also reported pressure... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 17:02 LONDON
UEFA rejects Ireland request to avoid future draws with Israel
UEFA has rejected a request from the Football Association of Ireland to keep the Republic of Ireland and Israel apart in future competition draws. The dispute comes as the two teams are scheduled to meet in the Nations League on 27 September and 4 October. UEFA said such decisions are handled individually and are guided mainly by security considerations.The Irish association said its chief executive, David Courell, had asked UEFA whether the teams could be separated after they were paired in February's Nations League draw. UEFA said requests to avoid certain pairings are assessed case by case, taking into account... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 16:32 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
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
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 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
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
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
