Six dead as Athens Plaka apartment block explosion remains under investigation
Emergency teams in Athens have recovered the bodies of six people after an explosion caused a two-storey apartment block in the historic Plaka district to collapse in seconds. The blast happened early on Friday in one of the Greek capital's most visited areas, close to the Acropolis, and left the building in rubble. Authorities are still trying to determine what caused the explosion.The victims included four American tourists, according to the supplied report, as well as a British man and his Greek wife, both in their late 70s, who lived in a flat on the upper floor. The city's vice-mayor,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 18:29 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Congo crash, Middle East tensions and Trump Xi talks dominate a crowded day
At least 13 people were killed when a military aircraft crashed near homes in Kenge, in the southwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the plane coming down close to residential buildings. đź”—In the Middle East, Iran said it no longer trusts talks with Washington as it waits for a response to a new proposal on the war and sanctions dispute, while Donald Trump reportedly rejected Tehran's seven day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. đź”— đź”— Iraq said the conflict involving Iran has already cut oil revenues and disrupted trade routes through the strait, and four Iraqi airports... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Sep 2026 18:20 LONDON
Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes as death toll rises across Ukraine, Russia and occupied territory
Russian and Ukrainian strikes have killed at least 10 people across Ukraine, Russia and Russian-occupied territory, in the latest exchange of attacks in the war. The deaths were reported on Saturday in Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Russia's Krasnodar region and parts of occupied Zaporizhzhia region. The attacks came as diplomatic pressure around peace efforts continued, with Moscow's foreign minister accusing Europe of trying to block talks.In Ukraine, two women were killed when a Russian drone and missile barrage hit a home in Zaporizhzhia, according to the regional military administration. Two more people died in a separate Russian strike on the city of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 17:59 LONDON
Bangkok flood disaster zone declared as heavy rain continues
Bangkok has been declared a flood disaster zone as authorities continue pumping water from areas hit by days of heavy rain. The declaration covers the whole capital and comes after rainfall overwhelmed the city's water systems. Officials have urged residents to stay at home where possible and, for those living near canals, to move belongings to upper floors.Authorities said heavy rain over the last two days has put pressure on drainage and canal networks across the city. More rain is forecast on Sunday, adding to concerns that floodwater could remain in place for longer. The response now centres on moving... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 17:01 LONDON
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Trump rejects Iran's seven-day Strait of Hormuz proposal amid stalled diplomacy
United States President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day roadmap to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to reporting citing US officials familiar with the matter. The plan had been presented through Qatar and linked to a wider ceasefire framework, but the reported rejection came within hours of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi outlining the offer. Trump also posted an image on Truth Social showing the waterway labelled "Trump Strait".Araghchi said the proposal would reopen the strategic passage within a week if Washington accepted conditions tied to a June memorandum of understanding. Those conditions included the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 16:59 LONDON
Fresh fighting erupts in Tigray as fears grow over Ethiopia peace deal
Intensified fighting has broken out between Ethiopia's federal army and forces from the northern region of Tigray, raising fresh fears that the 2022 peace agreement could unravel. The latest escalation comes after days of renewed clashes and follows the formation of a new alliance of seven armed groups opposed to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government. Both sides have blamed each other for triggering the violence, but the full extent of the fighting remains unclear.The reported flare-up is unfolding against the backdrop of Ethiopia's long and unresolved conflict in the north. The Tigray People's Liberation Front, or TPLF, was once the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 15:30 LONDON
Colombian national Araña extradited to US in Homeland Security task force case
Geovany Andres Rojas, known as "Araña," was extradited from Colombia to the United States today as part of a Homeland Security Task Force investigation. The source identifies him as a Colombian national and an alleged high-level narco-terrorist and prolific cocaine trafficker. Rojas was handed over to U.S. officials this morning under heavy security at a Colombian National Police air base in Bogotá. The sendoff was attended by Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella. Rojas later arrived at an undisclosed location in San Diego at 4:30 p.m. He was flanked by DEA and FBI agents on arrival, according to the source.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 15:02 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
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Iran says it no longer trusts talks with Washington amid war and sanctions dispute
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran no longer trusts negotiations with the United States, as Iran waits for a response to a new proposal aimed at ending the war and easing pressure on its economy. In remarks aired on Saturday, he said Iran does not know on what basis an understanding can be reached with Washington after previous rounds of talks were followed by attacks and sanctions. He also said Qatar and Pakistan are relaying Iran's messages to the United States.Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi were in the United States this week for the United Nations gathering of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 12:30 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine hit by deadly Russian strikes as Athens blast, Iraq shock and Bangkok floods deepen strain
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least six people and injured several more over the past 24 hours, with local authorities saying five regions were hit in a fresh wave of attacks. đź”—In Greece, at least two people died and four others were missing after an explosion destroyed a building in the Plaka district near the Athens Acropolis, with emergency crews searching the rubble. đź”—Iraq said the war involving Iran has triggered a sharp economic shock, cutting oil revenues and disrupting trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz, adding to pressure on an already strained economy. đź”—In the occupied West... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Sep 2026 12:21 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
Israeli settlers accused of diverting West Bank spring water from Fasayil to tourist site
Israeli settlers are being accused of diverting water from a natural spring that feeds the Palestinian village of Fasayil in the occupied West Bank to a nearby ancient pool that has been turned into a tourist attraction. The incident is part of a wider pattern of efforts to take control of springs and heritage sites in the area, according to the supplied report. Palestinian residents say the diversion has affected local farming and water access in a region already facing long-running shortages.The report says the water was siphoned off over the summer without authorisation. COGAT, the Israeli military body responsible... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 09:00 LONDON
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Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi drones and missiles aimed at Riyadh and Khamis Mushait
Saudi Arabia's coalition said on Saturday that it intercepted two drones launched towards the Riyadh area and two ballistic missiles targeting Khamis Mushait in southwestern Saudi Arabia. The announcement came as the coalition said it was monitoring and tracking missile and drone threats directed at the kingdom. The incident adds to a series of cross-border attacks linked to the Yemen conflict.Coalition spokesman Turki Al-Maliki said air defences shot down the drones and missiles before they reached their targets. The supporting material does not say whether any damage or casualties were caused. It also does not give details on the launch... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
India election commission legitimacy under scrutiny amid internal divisions
India's election commission is facing fresh scrutiny after reporting said internal disagreements emerged over changes to the voter database. The allegations have intensified a wider political dispute over whether the country's electoral system remains impartial and credible. The issue is now being discussed not only as an administrative matter, but as a test of confidence in one of India's most important democratic institutions.According to the reporting, the chief election commissioner repeatedly overruled concerns raised by the two other commissioners about the integrity of ongoing voter-roll changes. The claims were published after an investigation based on internal documents and interviews, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 06:29 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
At least 13 killed as military plane crashes near homes in Kenge, DR Congo
At least 13 people have been killed after a military aircraft crashed near homes in Kenge, in the southwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The plane was travelling towards the capital, Kinshasa, from Kikwit when it suffered a technical malfunction. The pilot attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft came down in a residential plot and burst into flames.Officials said the aircraft was carrying military personnel and civilians, including senior officers. Remy Saki Bokinda, the province vice governor, said there was no landing strip available in Kenge, which contributed to the crash site being in a populated area. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 23:29 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
Iraqi airports halt Iranian flights as US sanctions pressure widens
Four Iraqi airports have suspended all flights to and from Iran after the United States announced new aviation sanctions targeting companies that do business with Iranian airlines. The airports affected are Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil and Sulaimaniyah, according to the supplied report. The move adds to a widening regional disruption in air travel linked to the sanctions campaign.The suspension was reported on Friday and was confirmed at Najaf International Airport, where the airport director said all flights between Iran and Najaf had been halted following a directive from the prime minister's office to the governor of Najaf. Iraqi state media said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 20:03 LONDON
Ukraine says Russia widened attacks to hit data centres and internet providers
Ukraine says Russian strikes have widened to include data centres and internet providers, after a drone hit a business centre in Kyiv and damaged a data centre. Ukrainian officials said four people were killed in the attack, while a separate strike killed a 14-year-old boy. The latest damage has also affected internet access and public information systems in parts of the country.President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia was expanding what he described as an escalation campaign against ordinary life, including American and other businesses, data centres and internet providers. He said the aim was to cause maximum disruption for civilians, affecting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 20:00 LONDON
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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
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
Nepal PM urges climate justice after floods kill at least 1,400
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday and linked catastrophic flooding in Nepal to climate change. He said the floods killed at least 1,400 people and left the country with the human cost of a crisis it did not create. Shah framed the disaster as a warning from the Himalayas. He said the international system had failed to protect those least responsible for climate change, using the flooding to press a climate justice message before world leaders in New York. The source gives no additional details on where in Nepal the floods struck, what response... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 17:33 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
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Pope Leo warns UN risks becoming a 'charade' during Paris visit
Pope Leo has warned that the United Nations and other multilateral bodies are in crisis, using a speech in Paris to question whether international dialogue is still serving the common good. Speaking at the headquarters of UNESCO, the UN culture and education agency, he said diplomacy risked becoming a "charade" rather than a path to peace. He also raised concerns about artificial intelligence and the possibility of "losing our humanity".The pontiff made the remarks during a weekend visit to France, while the UN General Assembly was taking place in New York. He said that those in power sometimes invoke the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 17:02 LONDON
Trump says talks with Xi were very productive as AI and tech transfer talks continue
US President Donald Trump has said his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping were "very productive" as Washington and Beijing continue discussions on artificial intelligence and technology transfer licensing. The comments came after Xi's state visit to Washington, which included a state dinner on Thursday night. Trump said on social media that "tremendous things will be happening," but did not provide details of any agreement.The latest remarks add to a series of high-level exchanges between the two governments this week. Trump said the meeting was productive for both countries and highlighted AI as a central issue, while US Trade Representative... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 16:59 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Tech and Chips Surge, Energy and Banks Lag on Yield and Oil Pressure
Executive summary: U.S. equities opened with a split tape, led by a sharp rally in technology and semiconductor shares while energy, banks and several hard assets weakened. The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 were higher, but the Dow and Russell 2000 were lower, underscoring a market that is still rotating rather than moving in unison. The biggest early move came from AI and chip stocks, while natural gas jumped and crude oil fell, a combination that is helping some growth sectors and pressuring energy-linked assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
US moves to revive Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks as fighting continues
The United States is working to arrange a new round of trilateral talks aimed at reviving ceasefire efforts in the Russia-Ukraine war. Kyiv and Moscow have both confirmed plans to relaunch the discussions on Friday, with the United Arab Emirates being considered as a possible venue. The development comes as fighting continues across Ukraine, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying eight regions have come under attack since the start of the day.Zelenskyy said the American side had proposed a technical meeting in a three-way format and that Ukraine was waiting for a proposal from Washington on the date. He also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 14:00 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Iran offers ceasefire roadmap as wars, strikes and UN tensions dominate
Iran has proposed a seven day roadmap to restart ceasefire talks and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with President Masoud Pezeshkian saying the United States must decide whether to end the war. đź”—In the Gulf, France said it will send soldiers, radars and defence systems to help protect the Yanbu oil terminal as Saudi Arabia and regional partners respond to intensifying Houthi attacks. đź”—Ukraine remained under heavy pressure after overnight drone strikes killed at least four people across Ukraine and Russia, including a 14 year old boy in Kyiv, while officials reported damage in several regions. đź”—Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Donald... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Sep 2026 12:21 LONDON
Trump rally shooting victim James Copenhaver dies from complications, Pennsylvania attorney general says
James Copenhaver, one of the people wounded in the 2024 Butler, Pennsylvania rally shooting, has died from complications stemming from those injuries, according to Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday. The development adds a delayed fatality to the attack that took place during a campaign event for Donald Trump and has remained a major case in the wider debate over political violence and security at public rallies. Trump responded with a tribute on social media, calling Copenhaver a "true American patriot" and describing his death as a tremendous loss.Sunday said Copenhaver had been gravely wounded in the shooting and died on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 09:29 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
Pakistan-Afghanistan border fighting escalates as cross-border fire continues
Pakistani security sources said several Afghan Taliban members were killed in an intermittent exchange of fire in the Gulistan area on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Friday, as fighting continued after a fresh round of air and drone strikes. The latest violence follows Pakistani attacks on sites in Afghanistan that Islamabad said were linked to drone infrastructure and militant hideouts. There has been no official confirmation from either government on the reported deaths in Gulistan.The Afghan government said on Thursday that it would deliver an appropriate response to the Pakistani strikes, which it said hit 10 locations in Afghanistan, including Kandahar,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 05:59 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
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UK warns Iran over hostile activity on British soil at UN meeting
The United Kingdom has warned Iran that it will not tolerate intimidation, threats or hostile activity on British soil, in a face-to-face meeting between Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in New York. The talks took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, where the two ministers also discussed the war in the Middle East and the detention of a British couple in Iran. The warning adds to a period of strained relations between London and Tehran, with British officials linking the issue to alleged Iranian involvement in threats and attacks in the UK.According... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 04:00 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
Nepal PM tells UN catastrophic floods were a warning to the world
Nepal's prime minister has told the United Nations that last month's catastrophic floods were a warning to the world about the growing climate risks facing the Himalayas. Balendra Shah said the disaster showed how warming is destabilising fragile mountain ecosystems and creating hazards that Nepal cannot confront alone. He addressed the General Assembly during its high-level week in New York, where the scale of the disaster and the country's appeal for support were central to his remarks.Shah said the flooding was triggered by a high-altitude glacial mountain collapse along the Nepal-China border. He described the event as a tsunami-like flood... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 03:00 LONDON
At least 41 die as boat capsizes on Lake Tanganyika in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
At least 41 people have died after a boat capsized on Lake Tanganyika in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 49 others rescued and search operations still under way. The vessel sank near the village of Mapera in Tanganyika province after travelling from Kigoma in Tanzania towards Kalemie in the DRC. Officials said the boat was carrying about 100 people as well as cargo when it overturned.Norris Mulongoyi, the provincial transport minister for Tanganyika province, said rescue teams were continuing to look for remaining passengers. A survivor, Annie Moyoni, said passengers were awakened at about 1am and found the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 02:05 LONDON
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UK food and drink trade deficit hits largest since 2000 at more than ÂŁ21bn
Britain's food and drink trade deficit has widened to more than ÂŁ21bn, reaching its largest level since 2000. The latest figures point to a sharp deterioration in the balance between exports and imports, with industry leaders warning that domestic food production is becoming a national security issue. The data also show that export performance weakened while imports remained elevated, deepening pressure on the sector.According to analysis by the Food & Drink Federation, UK food and drink export volumes fell by 11.7% in the first half of 2026 to 4bn kg. Exports to the European Union fell 0.9% in value terms,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 00:30 LONDON
Xi Jinping's Washington visit marked by ceremony and limited progress so far
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington has so far been defined by ceremony, warm language and few visible signs of progress on major disputes. He was welcomed with a red carpet and a military flyover at a military air base on Wednesday before an honour-guard arrival at the White House on Thursday morning. The public tone has been notably cordial, even as the two sides continue to face significant differences on security, technology and trade-related issues.In remarks before the formal meetings, Xi announced that China would send pandas and launch a new student exchange programme. He said the two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 00:03 LONDON
Ethiopia conflict escalates as Tigrayan forces say they are in full-blown war
Tigrayan forces say they are in a "full-blown war" with Ethiopia's army as fighting spreads across three regions in the north of the country. The latest clashes involve Tigray, Amhara and Afar, according to the supplied material, marking the most serious escalation since the 2022 peace deal. The Tigray People's Liberation Front has also joined with former rivals to form a new opposition alliance, raising the stakes of the confrontation.The fighters say their aim is to overthrow the government in Addis Ababa, while both the federal authorities and the TPLF accuse each other of breaching the terms of the 2022... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 20:59 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
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Netanyahu heads to UN amid tensions with critics in New York
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to use his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York to attack both critics and allies, according to the supplied report. The speech comes as he faces a difficult re-election campaign at home and renewed political pressure over Israel's war in Gaza. The row around his visit has also drawn in New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has become one of his most visible local critics.The report says Netanyahu is likely to raise the case of Israeli ambassador to Washington Yechiel Leiter, whose son was badly injured in an alleged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 16:38 LONDON
Mahmoud Abbas addresses UN General Assembly by video after US visa denial
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas delivered a recorded address to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday after the United States denied visas to him and his delegation. He was not present in the chamber, and his speech was instead transmitted to delegates. Abbas used the appearance to criticise the visa decision and to accuse Israel of deepening the fragmentation of Palestinian territory.Abbas said the denial of entry amounted to a breach of the obligations of the United States as host country for the General Assembly. He argued that Palestinians and their leadership should not be punished for demanding an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 15:30 LONDON
Morocco election results show PAM lead and PJD comeback as turnout falls
Morocco's provisional parliamentary election results have confirmed a shift in the balance of power, with the Authenticity and Modernity Party emerging as the largest force in the 395-seat House of Representatives. The party won 97 seats, while the National Rally of Independents fell to 66 and the Istiqlal Party to 65. The Justice and Development Party recorded the sharpest recovery, rising from 13 seats in 2021 to 54 in the latest count.Turnout was 38.08 percent, the second-lowest level recorded under King Mohammed VI and well below the 50.86 percent seen in 2021 and 42.27 percent in 2016. The figures point... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 14:32 LONDON
Oil and fuel markets under pressure as key energy routes strain
Pressure on major energy shipping routes is testing the resilience of the global oil market, with disruption stretching from the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea and the Black Sea. The strain is affecting the movement of crude and fuel at a time when markets are already tight. Shuttle tankers are helping keep oil flowing through Hormuz, but at a much higher cost.The wider result is a market shock that is feeding through to transport and fuel prices. The immediate concern is not a complete halt in supply, but the rising cost and complexity of moving energy. The supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 13:07 LONDON
Israeli soldier seriously wounded in West Bank checkpoint incident as Netanyahu visits family
The son of Israel's ambassador to the United States was seriously wounded in a vehicle-ramming incident near a checkpoint by Beit Horon in the occupied West Bank, according to Israeli and Palestinian officials. The wounded man, identified as Neria Leiter, was described by his father as fighting for his life after the attack on Wednesday. Israeli forces shot and killed the suspected driver as he tried to flee, and more troops were deployed in the area soon after.The Palestinian Health Ministry identified the dead man as Mahmoud Suleiman. Israeli forces said the vehicle moved toward a checkpoint in the afternoon... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 12:29 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
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Pacific defence ministers slow expansion of regional response force in Fiji
Pacific defence ministers have signalled they will not rush to expand the Pacific Response Group, following talks in Fiji. The meeting brought together ministers from Australia, Chile, Fiji, France, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Tonga under the South Pacific Defence Ministers' Meeting. The group was formed in 2024 to improve coordination for natural disaster response across the region.Australia's defence chief said any change to the force must have "absolute consensus" among Pacific countries. Ministers had previously agreed to consider giving the group a broader role, including possible stabilisation operations for Pacific nations that request military help to deal with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 11:30 LONDON
Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez thanks Trump at UN after years of confrontation
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez used her address at the United Nations General Assembly in New York to thank United States President Donald Trump for resuming diplomatic relations and cooperation with Venezuela. The remarks marked a sharp contrast with her speech at the same forum in 2019, when she accused Washington of economic warfare and regime-change efforts. The shift in tone came as Venezuela remains at the centre of a wider political dispute involving its leadership and relations with the United States.According to the supplied material, Rodriguez spoke at the UN stage in New York on Tuesday and later appeared... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 11:13 LONDON
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
Netanyahu and Abbas set for UN speeches as Gaza scrutiny intensifies
Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday as international scrutiny of Israel's war in Gaza and its occupation of Palestinian territory intensifies at the annual debate in New York. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is also due to speak, but by video after being denied a US visa. The two appearances place the Gaza conflict and the wider Palestinian issue at the centre of the third day of the assembly.The timing adds to the diplomatic pressure surrounding the session, which has already seen criticism of Israel from other world leaders. The supplied material says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 06:29 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
Venezuela interim president promises elections in UN address
Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has told the United Nations General Assembly that the country will hold elections as part of a transition to what she described as full democracy. She did not give a date for the vote. In her speech, she said the government had begun talks with opposition groups and was preparing national institutions for the electoral process.Rodriguez said the transition would be an orderly, institutional and verifiable process. She said all political forces would be allowed to take part, and added that the aim was to build a country that is freer, more prosperous and more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 02:02 LONDON
Tunisia activist hospitalised after 39-day hunger strike over detention
A Gaza solidarity activist detained in Tunisia has been admitted to hospital in critical condition after 39 days on hunger strike, according to a rights group linked to the flotilla campaign. Wael Naouar is protesting his pre-trial detention and the financial misconduct charges brought against him and three other activists. The case has drawn fresh attention after a judge rejected an appeal against extending the group's detention.Bassem Trifi, head of the Tunisian League for the Defence of Human Rights, said Naouar was in a very critical health condition and on the verge of death. The flotilla group said Tunisian authorities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 23:05 LONDON
Australia warns China and the US the Indo-Pacific is not their 'chessboard' as Albanese deepens Ukraine support
In a major foreign policy speech in New York, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to say the post-1945 world order is no longer fit for purpose. He will also warn China and the United States that the Indo-Pacific is not a chessboard for global superpowers. The remarks come as he has launched Australia's campaign for a two-year term on the United Nations Security Council.The speech follows Albanese's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where the two leaders signed a decade-long security agreement. Australia also announced an additional $60 million in support for Ukraine, adding to its existing assistance... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 22:03 LONDON
UN General Assembly in New York faces fresh pressure as leaders clash over Gaza, Ukraine and Iran
World leaders gathering in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly are using the platform to press some of the most divisive conflicts in global politics. The latest speeches and analysis describe an institution under strain, with questions growing over funding, relevance and the ability of the Security Council to act. The debate is being shaped by wars in Gaza and Ukraine, tensions involving Iran, and wider concerns that major powers are increasingly acting outside the UN framework.One of the clearest examples came from Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who addressed the assembly for the fifth time since Russia's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 21:29 LONDON
US, Denmark and Greenland security deal deepens Arctic shift as Trump claims permanent control
The United States, Denmark and Greenland have reached a security deal that Washington says gives it permanent control over the island's security, while authority remains with Denmark. The agreement follows months of tension over Greenland's strategic role in the Arctic and repeated threats by US President Donald Trump to seize the island by force if he could not acquire it. The arrangement is being presented as a way to reduce the dispute while formalising a new security framework.According to the supplied material, Greenlanders have protections written into the agreement and NATO will remain involved. The deal is described as trilateral,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 20:04 LONDON
Iran and US trade threats at the UN as backchannel talks continue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to reject US pressure and accuse Washington and Israel of attacking Iranian civilians and infrastructure. He said Iran would not accept being bullied, but he also left open the possibility of negotiations, saying Tehran was ready for dialogue and diplomacy without accepting the language of force. The speech came as the war between Iran and the United States and Israel entered a new diplomatic phase on the sidelines of the UN meeting in New York.Pezeshkian's remarks followed a threat from US President Donald Trump, who had told... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 19:59 LONDON
US and Iran hold productive shuttle talks at UN as diplomatic opening emerges
US and Iranian officials have held mediated shuttle talks in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, marking the first such contacts between the two sides in months. The discussions were described by President Donald Trump as productive, with both sides signalling that there may be room for further engagement. The talks took place in the same diplomatic setting where tensions over the war in the Middle East, sanctions and regional security have dominated the agenda.According to officials and public remarks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner communicated through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 16:02 LONDON
South Sudan dissolves transitional government as election security tightens in Juba
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has dissolved the transitional government, parliament and national and state administrations as the country moves closer to its first national election since independence. The decision was taken under an amended law signed on Monday, and it comes three months before the vote scheduled for 22 December. Heavy security was reported in the capital, Juba, ahead of the announcement, with soldiers blocking access to government ministries and patrolling parts of the city.Under the new arrangement, Kiir removed the country's five vice-presidents and reappointed some ministers and governors in caretaker roles. A senior government official said staff... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 14:59 LONDON
UK reviews Chagos Islands handover deal after Trump criticism
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said Britain will go back to the drawing board on its agreement to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after renewed criticism from US President Donald Trump. Streeting said the government would not, at this stage, make the annual payments tied to the leaseback arrangement for the Diego Garcia military base. The comments came after Trump called the deal "terrible" during his first meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.Streeting said Trump's objections were not new, but that the president's latest remarks made clear his... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 14:03 LONDON
Netanyahu condemns Macron's UN remarks on the West Bank as 'grotesque absurdity'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sharply criticised French President Emmanuel Macron after comments made during a speech to the United Nations General Assembly about Israel's actions in the occupied West Bank. The dispute centres on Macron's remarks in French, in which he said there were daily violations in the West Bank and questioned the role of Hamas there. Netanyahu responded by calling the comments a "grotesque absurdity".A French diplomatic source said Macron's words had been misinterpreted. The source said the intended meaning of the French phrase was that Hamas had never governed the West Bank, rather than that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 13:00 LONDON
Airtel Money targets London IPO that could value business at up to $9bn
Airtel Money has announced plans for a London flotation that could make it one of the biggest listings in the city in years. The mobile money arm of Airtel Africa is seeking to raise about $800m through an initial public offering and is targeting a valuation of $8bn to $9bn. The company said it wants to list separately from its parent, which is already on the FTSE 100.The business operates across 13 sub-Saharan African countries and says it has 53 million monthly active users. Its services are delivered through branches and kiosks that allow customers to load money on to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 12:33 LONDON
UN Security Council to hear emergency AI briefing as Iran war dominates UN week
World leaders gathering at the United Nations are set to confront two fast-moving crises at once: the risks posed by artificial intelligence and the continuing war involving the United States, Israel and Iran. An emergency briefing on AI is due before the 15-member Security Council, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is arriving in New York to address the General Assembly. The timing places technology governance and Middle East security at the centre of the same diplomatic week.The AI session will feature Sam Altman of OpenAI, Dario Amodei of Anthropic and Clement Delangue of Hugging Face, according to the supplied report.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 09:00 LONDON
Sydney underworld figure Iziah Utai survives attempted attack in Marbella
A Sydney underworld figure on the run overseas has reportedly survived an attempted attack at a property in Marbella, Spain. Sources said Iziah Utai, described as a senior member of the self-styled Coconut Cartel, was targeted this week in what investigators believe may have been a botched home invasion by armed men. The incident is understood to have taken place in the popular tourist city on Spain's southern coast.Police are now investigating the reported attack. According to the supplied report, law enforcement has been told that armed hit men tried to break into the property where Utai was staying. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 07:32 LONDON
US and Iran hold first talks since June ceasefire unravelled amid Trump threat
Iran's foreign minister has met US envoy Steve Witkoff at the United Nations in the first reported talks between the two sides since the June ceasefire unravelled. The discussions were arranged by Qatar, according to the supplied material, and no breakthrough has been reported. The meeting came on the same day Donald Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran if the conflict is not resolved.Witkoff said a round of discussions had been completed that he hoped would prove "constructive and promising". Iran repeated its demand for the United States to end what it called its "acts of aggression". The talks took... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
Trump and Burnham meet at UN as Chagos deal comes under scrutiny
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Andy Burnham held their first face-to-face meeting at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, according to the supplied report. The encounter has drawn attention because it comes soon after Burnham took office and because the two leaders publicly disagreed over the Chagos Islands deal. Several front pages described the meeting as a significant early test of the new British leader's approach to Washington.The report says Trump told the papers he could "do business" with Burnham, while also criticising the Chagos agreement as "terrible" and "ridiculous". It adds that Burnham reversed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 03:35 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
Trump and Andy Burnham meet for first time in New York on sidelines of UN General Assembly
Donald Trump and Andy Burnham met for the first time in New York on Tuesday, holding talks on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The encounter was followed by brief public remarks and questions from reporters, with both men striking a positive tone about the exchange. Trump said he believed Burnham would be a "great prime minister" and described him as having "a lot of assets on his side." Burnham, in turn, thanked the president and said the pair had established a "good connection." The meeting covered Ukraine, the Falkland Islands and trade, according to Burnham.Trump said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:38 LONDON
Typhoon Dujuan leaves at least four dead near Tokyo as rescue teams search for six missing
Typhoon Dujuan has left at least four people dead in Japan, with six others still missing as rescue teams continue work in the Tokyo region. The storm brought torrential rain, flooded streets and landslides to parts of eastern Japan, disrupting travel and damaging homes near the capital. Officials confirmed the latest casualty figures on Tuesday as emergency crews searched affected neighbourhoods in Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures.The supplied report says the typhoon dumped record-breaking rainfall around Tokyo, leaving more than 45,000 households in Chiba without power and damaging more than 460 houses. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said three people... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:32 LONDON
Seven armed groups form alliance in Ethiopia, raising fears of renewed civil war
Seven armed groups in Ethiopia have announced an alliance aimed at toppling the government in Addis Ababa, according to the supplied report. The development has raised fresh concern that the country could be moving towards another period of large-scale conflict. The groups, described as former rivals, say they are acting together despite long-standing political and ideological differences.The announcement comes against a backdrop of repeated peace deals and ceasefires that have not ended armed confrontation in the country. The report says armed groups in Ethiopia have continued to fight one another as well as the military over many years. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:03 LONDON
Sri Lankan court convicts 15 over Easter Sunday bombings as sentencing awaits
Sri Lanka's High Court has convicted 15 men over the 2019 Easter Sunday bomb attacks that killed 270 people and injured more than 500. The verdicts were delivered in the long-running case linked to coordinated blasts at three churches and three luxury hotels. Nine other men were acquitted, and the court adjourned before sentencing.Among those convicted was Naufer Moulavi, whom prosecutors had described as the mastermind of the suicide bombings. The case involved 24 defendants in total, after one of the accused died in custody, and the court heard allegations covering more than 23,000 offences. The charges included murder, conspiracy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 15:29 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
Iraq presses ahead with plan to collect 6 million weapons despite militia pushback
Iraq says it will continue a nationwide effort to collect an estimated 6 million weapons held outside official institutions, even as it softens a key deadline and faces resistance from armed factions. The Interior Ministry said the campaign is moving ahead through negotiation rather than force. Officials say the aim is to bring weapons under state control and reduce the influence of groups operating outside the formal security system.Deputy Interior Minister Hussein al-Awadi said the September 30 deadline, which had been linked to the final withdrawal of US-led coalition forces, is now being treated as the start of a regulatory... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 13:32 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
Twenty countries and EU call for global AI oversight body ahead of UN talks
Twenty countries and the European Union have called for stronger international oversight of artificial intelligence, including the possible creation of a global body to set and enforce standards. The joint statement was released on Monday as world leaders prepare to discuss AI risks at the annual gathering of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. It says governments and industry should act immediately to ensure AI remains under human direction, oversight and control.The declaration was issued from the office of Finnish President Alexander Stubb and says countries should develop common standards, share reports of serious safety incidents and consider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 05:34 LONDON
Trump seeks Belarus potash deal amid Canada trade dispute
US President Donald Trump said Washington is working on a "massive" deal to buy potash from Belarus, signalling a possible shift in supply away from Canada as his administration intensifies a trade dispute with its northern neighbour. He said the price would be "substantially less" than what the United States is currently paying to Canada, describing the move as good news for American farmers and ranchers. The comments were made on his social media account and did not include any deal terms or a timeline.The announcement comes as Washington continues a quiet thaw with Minsk under Trump's second administration. Last... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 05:31 LONDON
UN says US strikes on alleged drug boats may amount to crimes against humanity as death toll rises
A United Nations human rights expert has said US attacks on suspected drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean may violate international law and could plausibly amount to crimes against humanity. The assessment focuses on a campaign of strikes carried out outside US territorial waters and comes amid continuing questions over the legal basis for the operation. The report says the strikes have killed at least 223 people in 68 attacks since September 2025.The report, published by Ben Saul, the UN special rapporteur on human rights and counterterrorism, says the US struck 68 vessels in international waters... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 05:29 LONDON
Lithuania prepares evacuation plans amid Russia threats and drone incursions
Lithuania's prime minister has said the country has evacuation plans in place as it faces what he described as persistent threats from Russia. Mindaugas SinkeviÄŤius said Lithuanians feel constantly threatened and that the country would not surrender if attacked. He also said Lithuania would fight back and engage in the event of an assault.Speaking in an interview, SinkeviÄŤius said the plans cover a variety of scenarios, including moving elderly people out of cities smoothly and avoiding traffic jams. He said some of the preparations are not being discussed publicly in detail. The prime minister linked the security concern to recent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 02:59 LONDON
Paramount settles with US states, clearing path for Warner Bros. merger
Paramount has reached a settlement with California and 11 other US states, removing a major legal obstacle to its planned $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The agreement clears the way for one of the largest media mergers in years, after months of legal and political scrutiny.The deal would bring together major film, television and news assets under a single company. Officials said the settlement includes commitments on film production, jobs and editorial independence at CNN and CBS News. The transaction had already been approved by the Trump administration in June without changes to the business terms, but 12... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 23:59 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
Trial opens in Baghdad for six French Islamic State suspects
A trial has opened in Baghdad for six French nationals accused of belonging to Islamic State, with the next hearing set for 5 October. The men are being tried in Iraq after being transferred from Syria last year, and prosecutors say they could face the death penalty if convicted of crimes against Iraq and the Iraqi people. Their lawyers are seeking their return to France, arguing that the case is moving too quickly and does not allow enough time to prepare a defence.The six are part of a larger group of 47 French nationals moved from Syria to Iraq last... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 22:35 LONDON
UK prosecutors bring first-ever Rwanda genocide charges against doctor
UK prosecutors have brought the first charges in the country linked to the 1994 Rwanda genocide, accusing a London-based doctor of offences including conduct ancillary to genocide and aiding crimes against humanity. Vincent Brown, who was formerly known as Vincent Bajinya, was arrested and charged on Monday after a seven-year investigation. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.The Crown Prosecution Service said the charges relate to allegations that Brown took part in the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda in 1994. Frank Ferguson, head of the service's counterterror division, said Brown is alleged to have directed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 21:30 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
US and China discuss AI incident channel as Trump-Xi summit nears
US and Chinese officials have discussed a proposed artificial intelligence notification mechanism that would allow the two sides to warn each other if an AI incident became serious enough to threaten national security. The idea was raised during talks in New York on Sunday between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of a planned meeting this week between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The proposal has been described as an AI hotline, although details of how it would work have not been made public.Bessent said Washington wanted a broader US-China... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 16:37 LONDON
Sudan humanitarian truce efforts keep failing as fighting worsens
Efforts to secure a humanitarian truce in Sudan are continuing to fail as fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces intensifies. The latest push, backed by the United States, is aimed at a 90-day pause to allow aid deliveries, but the warring sides have continued to prioritise battlefield gains. The result is a deepening crisis for civilians already facing severe shortages and displacement.According to the supplied material, renewed mediation efforts have repeatedly hit a dead end. The United Nations has warned that Sudan's humanitarian system is on the brink of collapse, while aid groups are urging... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 12:59 LONDON
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
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form alliance against government as tensions rise
The announcement of a new anti-government alliance by seven Ethiopian rebel groups has added to concerns about widening instability across several regions of the country. The coalition, called the Alliance for Survival, brings together armed groups active in Amhara, Oromia, Tigray and three other regions. It says its aim is to remove the government in Addis Ababa.The groups accuse Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's administration of presiding over war, genocide, mass destruction and poverty. They say Ethiopia is at risk of disintegration, and their statement presents the alliance as a response to what they describe as worsening national conditions. The coalition... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 10:01 LONDON
Eighteen suspects flown to Florida in Haiti president MoĂŻse killing case
Eighteen suspects accused in the 2021 assassination of former Haitian President Jovenel MoĂŻse have been transported to Florida to face federal trial, marking a new stage in the long-running case. US officials said the transfer took place on Sunday and involved multiple locations and countries. The move brings the investigation back into focus more than five years after MoĂŻse was killed at his private residence in Port-au-Prince.Federal prosecutor Jason Reding Quinones said 18 people were transported by military plane from Haiti to face American justice in the Southern District of Florida. FBI special agent Brett Skiles said the arrests reflected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 07:03 LONDON
Iran expands Janfada mobilisation drive with Tehran march and recruitment push
Iran has expanded a mass mobilisation campaign linked to the Basij militia and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, with a public march and exercise held in Tehran involving thousands of civilians. The drive, known as Janfada, has been presented by authorities as a call for volunteer training and registration, and banners across the capital have promoted weapons and communications instruction. The latest activity comes amid official warnings about renewed conflict with the United States and Israel.The event took place on Friday in downtown Tehran, where children, women and men marched through the streets, many of them masked and wearing sunglasses.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 15:29 LONDON
Australia launches campaign for UN Security Council seat for 2029-2030
Australia is formally launching its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2029-2030 term. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is due to unveil the campaign video, brochure and logo in New York, where world leaders are gathering for the United Nations General Assembly. The campaign is being presented under the slogan, "We listen.We partner. We protect." Mr Albanese said Australia was in a "pretty strong" position in the contest, with Finland the only other nominee for the two available non-permanent seats. He said Australia would trade on its international reputation and its record of engagement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 13:36 LONDON
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
Australia's Albanese urges US and China to strike AI deal ahead of UN talks
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on the United States and China to reach an agreement on artificial intelligence governance, saying humans must remain in control of the technology. He made the remarks while visiting Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, California, on his way to New York. Albanese said he would raise the issue of global AI rules with like-minded leaders at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly.He described AI as a global phenomenon and said there was a need for discussion about the framework for its rollout because the technology is moving quickly. Albanese said he accepts there are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 02:32 LONDON
DR Congo begins Ebola vaccine rollout for health workers in Bunia as outbreak worsens
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have begun receiving Ebola vaccinations in Bunia, the capital of Ituri province, as authorities try to slow a fast-growing outbreak in the country's northeast. The rollout started on Saturday and is also expected to reach North Kivu, where cases have been rising sharply. Officials say the campaign is aimed first at people most exposed to the virus, including frontline health staff.The vaccine being used is Ervebo, which was developed for the more common Zaire strain of Ebola. Health authorities said about 50,000 health and other frontline workers are targeted for vaccination,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 02:30 LONDON
Inside Putin's world of bunkers, body doubles and growing paranoia
As Russians go to the polls this weekend, a new account has described the private world surrounding Vladimir Putin, focusing on his security, his habits and the sense of secrecy that shapes his movements. The report centres on Valdai, a wooded area between Moscow and Saint Petersburg, where the president is said to have a holiday home across the water from the town. It also points to claims of a wider network of bunkers, a special train and body doubles, all presented as part of the security culture around him.The article says the area around Valdai is home to about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 20:02 LONDON
Cuba works to restore power after another nationwide blackout as outages continue
Union Electrica said power was being restored gradually across Cuba after a major blackout spread from five eastern provinces to the whole island. The state-run utility said nearly half of Havana customers had regained electricity as crews worked to bring the grid back online. The outage is the latest in a series of nationwide disruptions that have repeatedly affected daily life across the country.Authorities said the collapse was caused by a failure in high-voltage transmission lines in the central part of the country, with unstable weather conditions also cited as a factor. The blackout is at least the sixth this... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 19:59 LONDON
THE GROWTH ILLUSION: HOW GDP TRICKERY MASKED THE DEATH OF THE MIDDLE CLASS
We are fed a daily diet of triumphant economic headlines. The S&P 500 hits record highs, corporate earnings smash forecasts, and central bankers beam at GDP charts pointing up and to the right. Politicians line up to remind us how much "wealthier" we are compared to our parents or grandparents. On paper, they are right. The average worker makes vastly more dollars today than at any point in human history. But step outside the spreadsheet and into the street, and the math fails the reality test. If we are so undeniably prosperous, why does buying a modest home feel like... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 01 Sep 2026 13:58 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
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 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
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 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
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
