Day News Recap: Ukraine under renewed attack as Middle East tensions and global probes deepen
Russia stepped up pressure on Ukraine with drones hitting Kyiv’s Pivdennyi bridge and disrupting public transport, while officials said overnight strikes also damaged sites in Kyiv, Odesa and other areas in a heavy combined assault on the energy grid. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was visiting frontline positions as the attacks intensified. 🔗 🔗In a separate warning that underlined the wider confrontation with NATO, Russia said it could use its full arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if the alliance tried to cut off Kaliningrad. Moscow is also planning a sharp rise in defence spending in 2027, with government documents reportedly showing 17.1 trillion... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Oct 2026 18:23 LONDON
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Finland probes suspected break-ins at MPs' homes as possible foreign interference
Finnish police are investigating multiple reports of suspected break-ins at the homes of members of parliament in the Helsinki area. The incidents are said to have taken place over the past year, and investigators say nothing was stolen. Officials have described the case as a possible national security concern because of the people targeted and the pattern of the alleged intrusions.Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said a foreign power could be responsible, calling that possibility "very possible" and saying the matter would be taken seriously by both police and the government. He linked the issue to the risk of election interference,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 16:02 LONDON
Russian drone hits school in Kyiv, authorities say no one was hurt
A Russian drone hit a school in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday, according to local authorities. Mayor Vitali Klitschko said children were in the shelter at the time of the strike, which caused a fire at the building. The State Emergency Service published images showing rescue crews searching through debris and extinguishing the blaze in the damaged school. The building was left charred, with its windows shattered. The strike came amid what authorities described as increasingly intense air attacks on Kyiv and other cities, including around-the-clock drone strikes. The text said Ukrainian forces have struggled to shoot down the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
FANR wins two Middle East legal awards in Dubai
DUBAI, 1st October, 2026 (WAM) -- The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has received two awards at the 2026 LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards, recognising its contribution to strengthening the UAE's nuclear and radiological regulatory framework. FANR's Legal Affairs Department was named Government Legal Team of the Year, while Dr. Zoryana Vovchok, Director of Legal Affairs at FANR, won the award for Government Lawyer of the Year.The LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards are a prominent regional platform recognising excellence across the profession. The annual awards bring together leading professionals and organisations from across the region, celebrating expertise, leadership, innovation... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 13:00 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Ukraine under fresh Russian strikes as Sudan fighting widens and Gaza burials begin
Russia kept up overnight strikes on Ukraine, with damage reported in Kyiv and Odesa and other areas hit in what officials described as a heavy combined attack on the energy grid. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was visiting frontline positions as the latest wave of strikes underscored the pressure on civilian infrastructure. đź”—In Sudan, fighting in Kordofan has intensified and the region has become one of the main battlegrounds in the war, with drone strikes spreading across North, West and South Kordofan since late 2025. The escalation points to a widening contest for key territory in the centre of the country. đź”—In... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Oct 2026 12:23 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Russia escalates Ukraine warnings as Gaza toll rises and Iraq mission ends
Russia has warned NATO it could use its full arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if the alliance tried to cut off Kaliningrad, as Moscow also stepped up its assault on Ukraine with a major strike on the energy grid that killed at least seven people and left winter power supplies under fresh strain. đź”— đź”—There is still no sign Vladimir Putin is preparing to stop the war, according to the latest assessment of his public remarks, reinforcing the view that Moscow is doubling down on its full scale invasion rather than seeking a settlement. đź”—In the Middle East, Israeli strikes in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Oct 2026 08:41 LONDON
Trump says US and South Korea agreed to major investment and energy projects in America
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Congratulations to the GREAT Boeing Company for producing a plane, the 737 Max, that was able to withstand G Forces and Strain far beyond what it was designed and expected to do. It was an amazing show of precise and powerful structural planning and design. It is about time that The Boeing Company, which builds, by far, the finest commercial airliners in the sky, was given credit for this airplane's incredible "genius!" To Kelly Ortberg, and all of his officers and associates at Boeing, congratulations on... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 06:00 LONDON
Dubai Ambulance unveils SANAD off-road emergency vehicle in Orlando
DUBAI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) -- Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (Dubai Ambulance) has announced it will unveil SANAD, a first-of-its-kind off-road, multi-mission emergency vehicle, at the EMS World Expo 2026 in Orlando, Florida.The vehicle, designed in Dubai, will be showcased at the expo, which runs from 30th September to 2nd October at the Orange County Convention Centre. It will be displayed and demonstrated daily at the stand of FERNO, a key development partner that contributed essential systems to SANAD's medical cabin.SANAD is designed for emergency scenarios beyond the capabilities of conventional ambulances, combining an off-road platform capable of reaching... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 03:01 LONDON
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UAE Justice Ministry youth council holds session on youth and digital crime prevention
The Youth Council of the Ministry of Justice organised a youth-led session in Abu Dhabi titled "The Role of Youth in Preventing Crime and Addressing Emerging Crimes in the Digital Age." The event was held on the sidelines of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice , Abu Dhabi 2026. The session was framed around the role of young people in strengthening legal and digital awareness, contributing to justice systems, and addressing challenges linked to artificial intelligence, online fraud, and the promotion of illicit drugs through digital platforms. It brought together Dr Noora Alshamsi, an artificial... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 03:00 LONDON
Two Riverside County men charged in Oceanside Pier hate crime attacks; third suspect pleads guilty
A federal indictment unsealed in San Diego charges two alleged white supremacists from Riverside County with hate crimes tied to racially motivated attacks at the Oceanside pier in June 2025. The case involves attacks on two U.S. The defendants are identified as Austin Yohe and Daniel Burns. They are also charged with obstruction of justice for allegedly lying to Riverside court personnel, local law enforcement officers in Oceanside, and FBI agents about their roles in the assault. The FBI arrested Yohe yesterday afternoon in Riverside, California. At approximately the same time, Burns was taken into custody at an associate's home... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 02:32 LONDON
Trump signals 200 billion dollars in Korean-backed US energy and infrastructure investment
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 1 October 2026 at 03:25 BST: "RT @realDonaldTrumpIn New York, I met with Lee Jae Myung, the President of the Republic of Korea, and we agreed to launch 200 Billion Dollars of new Investments in AMERICA! We will build American Energy and American Power across the United States under my 350 BILLION DOLLAR Korea Strategic Trade and Investment Deal that I reached with President Myung last year.We are turning Korea's Investment commitments into HUGE Construction Projects, and tens of thousands of AMERICAN JOBS." "These are massive Energy Projects, adding Power Capacity in... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 01 Oct 2026 02:00 LONDON
Mexico-born Utah Business Owner Admits Laundering Over $17M in Drug Proceeds
An illegal alien from Mexico and former Salt Lake County business owner and operator of Multiservicios Lokos, LLC, admitted to involvement in laundering over $17 million in drug proceeds. The admission was announced in Salt Lake City, Utah, as part of a Homeland Security Task Force-led investigation. The source identifies the woman only as an illegal alien from Mexico and a former business owner and operator of Multiservicios Lokos, LLC. It says the case concerns laundering activity tied to drug proceeds exceeding $17 million. No additional facts are provided on the timing of the admission, any court filing, sentencing exposure,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 22:32 LONDON
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Russia warns NATO of possible nuclear response over Kaliningrad blockade fears
Russia has warned NATO that it could use its full arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if the alliance tried to cut off Kaliningrad, the Russian exclave on the Baltic Sea. The warning was set out in a diplomatic memo sent to member states and described by Moscow as a response to what it said was a possible air and naval blockade. The exchange has sharpened already high tensions between Russia and NATO in the Baltic region.According to the supporting material, the memo claimed Moscow had information that NATO was preparing a blockade of Kaliningrad. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte rejected the threat,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
Former NYPD Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Impersonating an ICE Official
#NYPD #ICE #immigration #lawenforcement #impersonation Source: US DOJ Press Releases [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 19:32 LONDON
Day News Recap: Russia escalates Ukraine strikes as Iraq pullout ends and Gaza ceasefire frays
Russia intensified pressure on Ukraine with its largest attack on energy infrastructure since spring, killing at least six people and injuring 33, while Kyiv said the strikes were hitting power systems and civilian life across the country. Separately, Ukraine's economy minister said air raid alerts are costing the economy about $45m an hour as businesses are forced to stop work. đź”— đź”—Ukraine's Zaporizhstal steelworks has been shut down indefinitely after four waves of Russian missile attacks in August and September, underlining the damage to industrial capacity as the war grinds on. Moscow also warned NATO it could resort to nuclear... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Sep 2026 18:23 LONDON
Department of Justice indicts ten defendants in Minnesota voter fraud case
Attorney General Todd Blanche, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, and United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen announced that a federal grand jury indicted ten defendants separately on September 24, 2026, for voter fraud in Minnesota. The announcement said all ten defendants have already made their initial appearances in federal court. No further details on the alleged conduct, court locations, or any additional charges were provided in the source text. The case is a federal voting-fraud prosecution involving ten separately indicted defendants. The source does not identify the defendants, describe the factual basis for the indictments, or state any... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 17:32 LONDON
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Trump rejects report he offered Iran sanctions relief and frozen funds
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Why does FoxNews always put Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries, Jessica Tarlov, and every Democrat on, saying bad things about the Republican Party and, of course, me? I actually think they get more airtime than Pro Republicans. This is why MAGA, and REAL Patriots, will never like Fox! They repeat a completely negative narrative, on and on it goes, and then we get a quick retort. It's truly amazing that I won all three Elections. The opposition is enormous, but the fight goes on!" - "Axios just... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 17:30 LONDON
EU police chiefs meet at Europol to address security threats
Law enforcement and police chiefs from the EU and beyond convened at Europol headquarters between 28 and 30 September 2026 for the European Police Chiefs Convention 2026. The event brought together senior policing officials to discuss major global security threats and coordinated responses through common action. The convention focused on artificial intelligence, lawful access to data, disinformation in disorder campaigns, prevention of radicalisation, and customs cooperation. These were the stated subjects of the flagship Europol gathering. More than 500 police chiefs and delegates from 59 countries and 15 international organisations took part. Among the organisations named were INTERPOL and the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 12:31 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Russia warns NATO over Kaliningrad as Kyiv, Somalia and Mexico face fresh crises
Russia has warned NATO it could resort to nuclear weapons if the alliance tried to cut off Kaliningrad, the Baltic exclave that sits between Poland and Lithuania, sharpening tensions with the West. đź”—Ukraine said four people were killed in overnight Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv and nearby areas, including two women and a 14 year old child, as energy infrastructure was also hit. đź”—In the Middle East and aviation, a FlyDubai passenger flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after an emergency alert was transmitted shortly after takeoff, with the aircraft later landing safely.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Sep 2026 12:24 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Russia intensifies Kyiv strikes as Iraq sees end of US troop presence
At least three people, including a child, were killed when Russia launched another overnight wave of strikes on Kyiv and surrounding regions, underlining the renewed intensity of the campaign against Ukraine. đź”—Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia steelworks, Zaporizhstal, has been shut down indefinitely after four waves of Russian missile attacks in August and September, while the economy minister said air raid alerts are costing the country about $45m for every hour businesses are forced to stop work. đź”— đź”—In Iraq, the last remaining US troops have left the country, ending a military presence that began in 2003 and completing a withdrawal agreed in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Sep 2026 08:40 LONDON
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G20 trade ministers meet in Milwaukee amid tariff tensions and limited breakthrough hopes
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer defended Washington's trade approach in Milwaukee on Tuesday, saying the administration is "not anti-trade." He said countries are facing similar challenges linked to global overcapacity and what he described as non-market policies. The comments came as G20 trade ministers opened two days of talks in the city, with tariffs and trade frictions expected to dominate the discussions. The meeting brings together officials from the Group of 20 major economies, including China, India, Russia, Japan, Germany and France, as well as the European Union and the African Union.Analysts quoted ahead of the talks said they did... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 07:32 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Mixed as Nikkei Extends Gains While Asia-Pacific Stocks Track a Broad Risk-Off Tone
Executive summary: Tokyo opened with the Nikkei 225 higher, but the wider Asia-Pacific backdrop was softer, with Hong Kong, Seoul and Sydney all lower. The move came alongside a sharp drop in oil, natural gas and precious metals, while the yen strengthened modestly against the dollar. The combination points to a market still wrestling with shifting rate expectations, commodity pressure and uneven regional risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 30 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
New Jersey Woman Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud in Connecticut Treasury Check Case
Madisyn Pettaway, 31, of Newark, New Jersey, pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. The plea was entered in connection with an offense tied to her attempted deposit of a stolen U.S. The source says the attempted deposit took place at a Connecticut credit union. It does not identify the credit union by name, and it does not state the amount of the Treasury check or describe any recovery of funds. No additional facts are given about the underlying investigation, related defendants, or sentencing. The report only confirms the guilty plea, Pettaway's residence in Newark, and the Connecticut venue where the matter... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 22:32 LONDON
UN chief condemns Myanmar airstrike that reportedly killed at least 50 at market
The UN chief on Tuesday strongly condemned an airstrike in Myanmar's Rakhine state that reportedly killed at least 50 people at a market. The statement described the attack as deadly and placed the reported toll at a minimum of 50. The source identifies the location only as a market in Rakhine state. It does not name any actor responsible for the strike, provide a precise date beyond Tuesday, or give details on weapons used, the condition of the wounded, or any wider operational effects. The UN chief called for those responsible to be held to account. No further information is... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 22:32 LONDON
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Arizona CEO Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $8.8 Million From Benefit Plan
James Vincent Campbell, 49, of Scottsdale, Arizona, pleaded guilty today in the District of Maryland to embezzling more than $8.8 million from an Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) benefit plan. The source identifies Campbell as an Arizona CEO and says the stolen money came from an ERISA benefit plan. No additional facts are provided about how the funds were taken, whether anyone else was charged, or how the loss was discovered. The case is a federal plea entered in Maryland. The only verified financial figure in the source is the amount embezzled: more than $8.8 million. No sentencing date,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 22:02 LONDON
Mexican national sentenced in Oklahoma for unlawful reentry
The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma said Concepcion Soto-Rivera, also known as Conception Soto-Rivera, was sentenced to time served in Muskogee, Oklahoma, for one count of unlawful reentry of a removed alien. The defendant is 41 and described in the filing as a Mexican national unlawfully present in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. According to investigators, Soto-Rivera was found in the United States on March 17, 2026, without obtaining the express consent of the Secretary of Homeland Security to reapply for admission. Prosecutors said the case followed a prior removal record that included October 30, 2016, October... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 22:02 LONDON
Day News Recap: Myanmar strike kills dozens as Middle East tensions and Europe sanctions widen
An airstrike near a market in Myanmar's Rakhine state has killed at least 49 people, according to the Arakan Army and a senior rescue official, in one of the deadliest recent attacks in the conflict zone. đź”—In the Middle East, Iran said it is still waiting for a formal US response to its proposal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Qatar warned that the Iran war is putting an unbearable strain on the global economy as mediation efforts continue in New York. đź”— đź”—Tehran is also facing pressure at home, with residents stocking up on food and medicine amid... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Sep 2026 18:22 LONDON
Switzerland hosts OSCE conference in Zug on de-escalation after cyber incidents
Switzerland convened a high-level OSCE conference in Zug on 29 September 2026 to discuss how to prevent escalation after cyber incidents. The meeting brought together senior representatives from politics, diplomacy and cybersecurity under Switzerland's chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Bundesrat Ignazio Cassis, who is chairing the OSCE and heads the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, highlighted the role of dialogue in reducing the risk of escalation. Bundesrat Martin Pfister, head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport, underlined the importance of preventive measures. The two-day conference is titled "De-escalation in Cyberspace: Mediation... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 17:00 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Middle East violence widens as Ethiopia, Korea and Europe face fresh security shocks
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City killed Izz al-Din al-Beik, described by Palestinian sources and Israeli officials as the head of Hamas's armed wing in northern Gaza, in a major escalation in the war. đź”—Violence also spread in the occupied West Bank, where Israeli settlers torched two homes in Jalud, south of Nablus, according to local sources. đź”—In a separate regional development, the United Arab Emirates confirmed that President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, underlining continued high level contact even as tensions remain high across the region. đź”—Elsewhere in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Sep 2026 12:23 LONDON
Putin signs decree adding 15,500 troops to Russian army
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree increasing the authorised size of the Russian armed forces by 15,500 personnel. The order is the fourth expansion decree issued this year and raises the official strength of the army to 2,441,630 units, including 1,550,500 military personnel. The move comes as Russia's war in Ukraine continues and battlefield conditions remain fluid.The decree follows earlier orders in March, June and July, bringing the combined increase since March to 47,860 soldiers. The president did not give a public explanation for the decision. The timing is notable because it comes amid reports of rising losses... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 09:03 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Myanmar strike toll climbs as Ukraine, Nepal and Iran tensions deepen
At least 49 people have been killed in an airstrike near a market in Myanmar's Rakhine state, according to the Arakan Army and a senior rescue official, in one of the deadliest recent attacks reported from the conflict zone. đź”—In Ukraine, Russian drone and missile strikes hit Kyiv and Dnipro on 28 September, killing at least seven people and wounding more than 80, while a separate rescue effort is under way to extract teenage boys from Russian controlled territory. đź”— đź”—Nepal is also dealing with a severe weather emergency after storms triggered fresh landslides, flooding and an avalanche, leaving at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Sep 2026 08:38 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Nikkei Extends Gains, Gold and Energy Retreat
Executive summary: Tokyo finished higher, led by the Nikkei 225 and its ETF proxy, while Hong Kong, Australia and South Korea ended lower. The broad tone across Asia-Pacific was cautious, with sharp declines in gold, silver, palladium and natural gas reinforcing a risk-off, de-inflationary commodity backdrop. The yen and yuan were little changed against the dollar, while WTI crude eased and Ether edged higher. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
US import ban on Canadian alcohol, dairy and motorcycles takes effect amid trade dispute
A US ban on several Canadian imports, including alcohol, dairy products and motorcycles, has come into force, marking a new step in the trade dispute between the two countries. The measure affects goods shipped from Canada to the United States and follows a breakdown in trade talks earlier this month. It comes after the Trump administration announced the restrictions in executive orders signed on 8 September.The latest action is being enforced in response to Canada's tariffs on a range of US goods. According to the supporting material, the US says the move is tied to what it describes as continued... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
DRC politician beaten to death after Ebola radio appearance in Butembo
A senior figure in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's ruling party has been beaten to death in Butembo after appearing on a radio programme about Ebola prevention, according to a party statement. Marie-Celestin Karondwa, who served as acting president of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress federal executive committee in the city, was attacked on Sunday after speaking publicly about measures to limit the spread of the disease. The party said the attackers also stole his belongings and set his house on fire.The UDPS federation in Butembo said Karondwa later died from his injuries. It said he had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 17:29 LONDON
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Kremlin says Russia-US arms control talks are far behind schedule
The Kremlin said on Monday that arms control talks between Russia and the United States are now very far behind schedule. It said that if the discussions resume, they would need to be lengthy and carefully handled. The statement adds to signs that the wider bilateral relationship remains strained.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia wants to restore relations with Washington, but that disagreements over the war in Ukraine have so far blocked any meaningful reset. He also addressed calls by Donald Trump for trilateral arms control talks involving China. According to Peskov, Beijing's position against taking part has not changed.China... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 12:32 LONDON
Trump-Xi Taiwan arms row deepens after ambassador says China was asked about buying US weapons
US President Donald Trump reportedly asked Chinese President Xi Jinping whether China would be interested in buying American weapons during their meeting in Washington last week, according to remarks attributed to US ambassador to China David Perdue. The claim adds a new layer to an already sensitive dispute over Taiwan, where Washington has been weighing a delayed arms package worth $14bn. It also comes as Beijing continues to oppose US arms sales to the island.Perdue said Trump raised the idea while discussing US weapons sales more broadly, telling Fox News that the president asked Xi whether China would like to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
Venezuelan opposition rallies for Maria Corina Machado's return and elections
Hundreds of supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado have rallied in Caracas and several state capitals to demand her safe return and the holding of presidential elections. The demonstrations took place on Sunday, with activists riding motorcycles through the capital's main avenues and waving Venezuelan flags. Similar gatherings were reported in Valencia, Maracaibo and Merida.Participants wore sky blue shirts, the colour associated with Machado's Vente Venezuela party. One activist in Caracas, Flavio Valentini, told the crowd that the movement was not about parties or politics, but about the people. Another party figure, Anthony Romero, said the transition process... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 03:59 LONDON
Northern Ireland Drumcree parade blocked by protesters in Portadown
Hundreds of protesters blocked a road in Portadown, County Armagh, on Sunday, preventing a contentious Orange Order parade from going ahead. The Drumcree procession had been due to proceed for the first time in 30 years after late legal challenges, but the route remained blocked as police vehicles stood nearby. The scene drew in senior political figures and revived one of Northern Ireland's most sensitive parade disputes.Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill joined the protesters, while Orange Order members and Democratic Unionist Party politicians gathered about a mile away waiting for the road to clear. The supplied report says most... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 01:29 LONDON
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Giant pandas arrive in Atlanta under new 10-year US-China agreement
Two giant pandas have arrived in Atlanta, Georgia, after a 16-hour charter flight from southwestern China, marking the latest step in a new agreement between Zoo Atlanta and the China Wildlife Conservation Association. The pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, landed shortly before 7:00am local time after departing Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport early on Sunday. The arrival places Atlanta among three zoos in the United States that now house giant pandas.The transfer was finalised in April, but the timing of the arrival was only confirmed publicly this week. According to the supplied report, the pandas were announced as part of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 19:03 LONDON
At least 12 killed in suicide bombing at police checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan
At least 12 people were killed and 30 wounded in a suicide bombing at a roadside police checkpoint in Pakistan's northwestern Dera Ismail Khan district, according to police. The blast hit near Aman Mela in the Darazinda area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday. Police said most of those killed and injured were security personnel, with passersby also among the casualties.Local police chief Safdar Baloch said the injured included police officers, customs personnel and two civilians. Rescue 1122 said teams from the Darazinda station reached the scene and began relief work, including medical assistance and transfers to hospital. No group... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 14:59 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
Trump and Xi end Washington summit with limited progress and tariff truce extension
President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have ended a Washington summit with no major breakthroughs, but with an agreement to extend a tariff truce for two months. The talks concluded after a three-day state visit marked by formal ceremonies, a state banquet and a final stop at the National Archives. The visit also included tea at the White House and a series of public appearances designed to project momentum in the relationship.The clearest confirmed outcome was the tariff pause, which both sides said would continue for two more months. Trump and Xi also said they would meet again... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 20:29 LONDON
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Albanese warns of breakdown in global rules in UN speech on AI and climate
Australia's prime minister has used a speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York to warn that the international rules-based system is under severe strain. Anthony Albanese said climate change and artificial intelligence were among the most urgent issues requiring global cooperation. He also used the address to support Australia's bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.Mr Albanese told delegates that the multilateral system had come under immense pressure and that the order based on agreed rules and institutions faced major disruption. He said Australia supported the rules and institutions that underpin open trade and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 01:33 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
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 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 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
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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
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
