US-Iran standoff deepens as Trump says he is not in a hurry for talks
United States President Donald Trump has said he has "no time schedule" for Iran to return to negotiations, sharpening the public standoff over the conflict between Washington and Tehran. In comments to Al Jazeera, Trump said he was "not in a hurry" and repeated that the United States was "winning very big." He also accused Iran of economic collapse and harsh treatment of protesters, while saying he would wait "whatever it takes" for talks to resume. The remarks came as the United States announced enhanced sanctions on Iran and 60 entities in other countries doing business with it.Officials have described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 15:30 LONDON
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Ukraine awards Musk state honour as it seeks Starlink use over Russian territory
President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded Elon Musk one of Ukraine's top state honours as Kyiv seeks to expand the use of Starlink terminals in the war with Russia. A presidential decree published on the presidential website said Musk was given the Order of Freedom. The decree said the award recognised his personal contribution to protecting human life and freedom, and to relations between Ukraine and the United States.The move comes as Ukraine is pressing for permission to use Starlink over Russian territory, including in operations against military targets such as launchers for ballistic missiles. According to the report, Musk was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 13:29 LONDON
India opens conventional missile technology transfer to private industry
India has approved the transfer of technology for all conventional missile systems developed by the state-run Defence Research and Development Organisation to domestic private companies for production inside the country. The decision was announced by the Ministry of Defence after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh signed off on the move, which marks a significant shift in a sector long dominated by government-run firms and research laboratories. It is intended to speed up the move from development to mass production and to widen the role of Indian industry in defence manufacturing.Under the new policy, private companies will be able to compete for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 13:02 LONDON
UN and Red Cross renew push for global limits on autonomous weapons
The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross have renewed calls for countries to agree global bans and limits on autonomous weapons. The appeal, issued on Tuesday, focuses on systems that can identify and attack targets without direct human command. The organisations said the technology is advancing faster than the rules meant to govern it.The two bodies said they are not seeking a total ban on every related technology, but want clear rules to control development and use. They said they have not confirmed autonomous weapons being used in combat, even though such systems are already being... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 15:30 LONDON
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Finland's Stubb says support for Ukraine and NATO, EU, UN roles remain priorities
President of Finland Alexander Stubb addressed the annual meeting of heads of mission in Helsinki on 25 August 2026 and opened by saying he had arrived from Ukraine that morning. He said President Volodymyr Zelensky's message was clear: Ukraine needs support for air defence, energy supply and financing. Stubb said much had happened in foreign and security policy since last year's ambassador conference, but support for Ukraine remained Finland's priority. He framed his remarks around three main instruments for Finnish foreign policy: NATO, the European Union and the United Nations. He said Finland's foreign policy must be active in those... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 12:31 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
