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
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Denmark says binding US Greenland deal will be signed next week at UN summit
Denmark and Greenland say they will sign a binding agreement with the United States next week on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The deal is being presented as a security arrangement for Greenland, the autonomous Danish territory at the centre of Arctic strategic competition. Danish officials say it will not compromise Greenland's sovereignty.Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said the agreement should replace a long period of uncertainty with a binding framework that strengthens security in the Arctic and North Atlantic, while respecting the Kingdom of Denmark's red lines. Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 21:29 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
Day News Recap: Ukraine hit by fresh Russian strikes as US tightens pressure on Moscow
Russia launched a large overnight barrage of drones and missiles across Ukraine, with officials reporting civilian deaths in Kharkiv and Kherson, while a Russian glide bomb also hit an apartment block in Sumy, killing two people and injuring seven. 🔗 🔗Washington stepped up pressure on Moscow by signing a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russian officials, banks and a shadow tanker fleet used to move energy exports, and by approving a proposed $2.68 billion air defence sale to Ukraine. 🔗 🔗Security concerns around Ukraine widened beyond the battlefield, with Russian drone activity near the western border raising alarm for officials travelling... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 19 Sep 2026 18:22 LONDON
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Israeli media report army shortages and failed Apache helicopter purchase amid budget pressure
Israeli media have reported that the army is facing severe shortages of equipment and troops, with one newspaper saying soldiers' leave may be suspended. The reports also say a planned purchase of 12 Apache attack helicopters from Boeing did not go ahead because of a shortfall in the procurement budget. The claims have drawn attention because they point to pressure on military readiness during an extended period of war.According to the reports, the army does not have enough tanks and armoured personnel carriers, and hundreds of vehicles have been damaged after three years of war. One report said the military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 14:30 LONDON
United States lifts sanctions on Eritrea over Red Sea regional interests
The United States has lifted sanctions on Eritrea after deciding not to renew a 2021 measure that targeted the country's governing party and military. The move was announced by the Department of State, which said it was intended "to advance US regional interests" in the Red Sea. Eritrea welcomed the decision, saying the sanctions had caused significant damage to the country.The sanctions were first imposed in November 2021 under the Biden administration and were renewed annually under a presidential declaration of a national emergency. They targeted the People's Front for Democracy and Justice, President Isaias Afwerki's party, as well as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 14:02 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Bolivia cuts diesel subsidies as IMF deal passes, while Russia, Israel and Turkiye move
Bolivia has ratified a $1.9 billion IMF loan agreement and President Rodrigo Paz has moved to end diesel subsidies immediately, a sharp policy shift that has already triggered protest threats from opponents of the move. 🔗In Russia, officials said the parliamentary election was hit by a hacker intrusion, with Moscow's online voting system coming under a strong overnight attack as the vote continued. 🔗The Trump administration is seeking approval for a $2.8 billion bomb transfer to Israel, according to reports cited in the supplied material, underscoring continued US military backing for the country. 🔗Turkiye has revoked the Istanbul operating licence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 19 Sep 2026 12:20 LONDON
Turkiye revokes Bank Mellat's Istanbul operating licence amid financial stability concerns
Turkiye has revoked the operating licence of Bank Mellat's central branch in Istanbul, according to a decision published in the country's Official Gazette. The move affects the Iranian lender's Istanbul operation and was announced by the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency, known as the BDDK. The regulator said the branch's continued operation was judged to pose a risk to depositors' rights and to the security and stability of the financial system.The decision was published on Saturday and states that the licence of "Bank Mellat, Head Office in Tehran, Istanbul Turkey Central Branch" has been withdrawn. No operational problems were cited... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 09:59 LONDON
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Trump administration seeks approval for $2.8 billion bomb transfer to Israel
The Trump administration is seeking to move ahead with a major arms package for Israel worth $2.8 billion, according to reports cited in the supplied material. The proposed transfer would include 40,000 heavy bombs, making it one of the largest such deliveries discussed between the two countries. The plan has not been announced publicly, but it has already drawn attention because of the scale of the munitions involved and the timing of the request.The package is said to include 20,000 Mark 84 bombs and 20,000 BLU-117 bombs. Both are described as weighing about one short ton, or roughly 907 kilograms,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 09:29 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US sanctions Russia as Middle East and Europe tensions widen
President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russian officials, banks and a shadow tanker fleet used to move energy exports, stepping up pressure on Moscow’s oil revenues as the war in Ukraine grinds on. 🔗On the battlefield, a Russian glide bomb hit an apartment block in Sumy, killing two people and injuring seven, while Russian drone activity near Ukraine’s western border has raised fresh concern for officials travelling to and from Kyiv, with incidents reported close to Poland and Moldova. 🔗 🔗In Pakistan, the death toll from the attack on a police headquarters complex in Kohat, in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 19 Sep 2026 08:36 LONDON
Bolivia ratifies $1.9bn IMF deal and ends diesel subsidies amid protest threats
Just hours after Bolivia's Congress ratified a $1.9 billion loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund, President Rodrigo Paz announced an immediate end to diesel subsidies. The move affects fuel used by trucks, buses and tractors, and is part of the government's effort to stabilise an economy under strain. Gasoline subsidies for private cars will remain in place for now, although Paz has already reduced that support in recent months.The Senate's approval on Friday completed the final legislative step for the three-year financing programme, after the lower house backed it a day earlier. The IMF first announced a staff-level agreement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 08:29 LONDON
US, Denmark and Greenland reach security agreement on island presence
The United States, Denmark and Greenland have entered into an agreement that would expand the US military presence on the island, according to a statement from the US president. The reported deal also bars US adversaries from establishing bases in Greenland or making sensitive investments there without US approval. It marks a new stage in a long-running strategic discussion about the island's role in Arctic security.The agreement was described as having no expiry date. In a post on social media, the US president said the arrangement would guarantee that the United States would have the ability to do what is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 23:00 LONDON
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Sheinbaum says she spoke with Trump as Mexico seeks tariff relief
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she had a "very good" phone call with United States President Donald Trump as the two countries continue negotiations on a bilateral trade deal. She said the call took place on Wednesday and that progress is being made toward an agreement between Mexico and the United States. The talks are focused on reducing tariffs on Mexican exports, according to her remarks.Speaking at her morning news conference on Friday, Sheinbaum said she did not give further details about the conversation. She said Mexico hopes to secure tariff relief for industries including steel, aluminium and cars. She... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 20:35 LONDON
JP Morgan says it cannot model oil-price endgame from US-Iran war
JP Morgan has said it is struggling to forecast how oil prices will move as the US-Iran war continues, telling investors that it "simply don't know how to model the endgame". The bank said it had initially assumed the conflict would be constrained by economic limits and that a deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane by June. Instead, it said the conflict has extended beyond those expectations, leaving its baseline view uncertain.In its note, the bank pointed to a set of thresholds it had expected would act as red lines for the Trump administration. Those included oil... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 20:33 LONDON
Israeli shelling injures civilians as troops advance in southern Lebanon
Israeli artillery shelling injured two people in southern Lebanon on Friday as Israeli troops separately advanced towards border towns and briefly withdrew after a standoff with Lebanese forces. The incidents were reported in the Bint Jbeil and Marjayoun districts, underscoring how tensions in the south remain active despite recent diplomatic efforts. The Lebanese state-run National News Agency said the wounded were taken to Tebnin hospital after shelling hit Chaqra.The agency also reported shelling in Wadi Nahla on the outskirts of Shuqra, while Israeli forces withdrew from the outskirts of Deir Mimas after advancing earlier in the day towards the town's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
Canada applies to join Europe-led Joint Expeditionary Force amid closer security ties
Canada has formally applied to join the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force as an associate member, marking a further step in Ottawa's effort to deepen security links with Europe. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the request during an official visit to the United Kingdom on Wednesday, after meeting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels. The move comes as Canada seeks to diversify its diplomatic and defence relationships at a time of strained ties with the United States.Von der Leyen had invited Canada to become the first-ever associate member of the force, according to the material provided. Carney described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 14:40 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Russia election opens under pressure as Middle East tensions and Ukraine strikes escalate
Russia has opened a three day parliamentary election for the State Duma, with voting starting in the far east and expected to deliver another victory for President Vladimir Putin, even as a report says the Kremlin has intensified a pre election crackdown. 🔗 🔗Ukraine said a morning Russian drone attack injured five people, including three children, in the Kyiv region near the capital, while separate strikes hit Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro. Poland also warned that Russia may try to carry out drone and rocket attacks against NATO states backing Ukraine, and said its airspace remains restricted. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 18 Sep 2026 12:24 LONDON
Russia transfers Nestle and three French firms' Russian operations to LEV Management
Russian authorities have transferred the Russian operations of Swiss food group Nestle and three French companies to a firm called LEV Management, according to a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin. The move affects the Russian businesses of Auchan, the former Leroy Merlin chain now known as Lemana Pro, and logistics group FM Logistic. It is the latest state action against Western firms that remained in Russia after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.The decree was issued late on Thursday, and the transfer covers the residual businesses and assets of the companies named in the order. The supporting material says Moscow... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 10:33 LONDON
US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia amid congressional review
The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, according to the State Department. The decision marks a major arms transaction for the Gulf kingdom and comes as Washington deepens security cooperation with Riyadh. The proposed transfer still requires approval from US lawmakers before it can proceed.The State Department said the sale would improve Saudi Arabia's ability to deter current and future threats by strengthening homeland defence and interoperability with US forces. It also said the aircraft would expand the kingdom's operational fleet and improve air-to-air and air-to-ground self-defence capability. The Saudi... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 09:59 LONDON
South Korea rules out military role in Iran war as Seoul reviews limited navigation support
President Lee Jae Myung has said South Korea will not deploy military assets in any way that could draw the country into the war in Iran. He made the remarks at a news conference on Friday, saying there would be no deployment that would "involve or enter war." The comments come after pressure from Donald Trump for Seoul to provide support, and they clarify South Korea's position on a sensitive regional security issue. Lee said Seoul was still reviewing whether it could take a limited role in safeguarding navigation in the region.He said South Korea must do the minimum needed,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
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Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high amid inflation pressure
Japan's central bank has raised its main interest rate to a fresh 31-year high as it continues to move away from decades of ultra-low borrowing costs. In a widely expected move on Friday, the Bank of Japan increased the rate from 1% to 1.25%, a level not seen since 1995. The decision comes as the country faces persistent inflation pressure, a weak yen and broader economic strain.The move extends a tightening cycle that began in 2024, when the rate stood at minus 0.1%. According to the supplied report, the bank has now raised rates six times in the past two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 06:32 LONDON
Russia and China veto UN move to extend Iran sanctions monitoring as US targets crypto networks
The United Nations Security Council has voted down a United States-backed resolution that would have extended independent monitoring of sanctions on Iran, after Russia and China used their vetoes. The draft would have renewed the mandate of the council's expert panel for another year, but it failed on Thursday by 11 votes to two, with Somalia and Pakistan abstaining. The decision leaves the underlying sanctions in place, but removes the planned extension of outside monitoring.The sanctions were reimposed under the snapback mechanism linked to the 2015 nuclear deal and remain in force. They freeze Iranian assets abroad, restrict arms deals... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 06:29 LONDON
Indonesia receives first aircraft carrier from Italy amid debate over cost and purpose
Indonesia has received its first aircraft carrier, a former Italian warship that arrived at a naval base in North Jakarta on Friday morning. The vessel, the 41-year-old former ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, was welcomed at Tanjung Priok port with a military ceremony. Indonesian officials say the ship will strengthen maritime security and disaster response capabilities in the archipelagic state.Italy agreed in March to transfer the carrier, which was retired in 2024, as part of a broader defence engagement with Indonesia. The move also saves Italy the cost of decommissioning the ship, while Rome continues to seek deals on submarines and aircraft... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
UAE adviser says trust with Iran will take years to rebuild
Trust between the United Arab Emirates and Iran will take years to rebuild, according to a senior UAE presidential adviser who spoke in Dubai on Thursday. Dr Anwar Gargash said the two countries must continue to maintain relations because they are neighbours, but he drew a clear distinction between keeping channels open and restoring confidence. His remarks came against the backdrop of attacks on Gulf states and wider regional security tensions.Gargash made the comments at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai. He said the UAE was managing the current crisis while also assessing the future of its relationship with Tehran.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 17:00 LONDON
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Syria issues first verdicts over coastal killings as more rulings expected next week
A military criminal court in Aleppo has issued the first verdicts in a case linked to last year's mass killings in Syria's coastal regions. The court sentenced two supporters of deposed president Bashar al-Assad to death and life imprisonment, and gave a former member of government forces a 20-year prison term. A fourth defendant was acquitted, and further rulings are expected next week.The verdicts were announced on Thursday in a judicial process that began last November, when 14 people were accused of involvement in the killings. According to the available material, the court has held several public hearings to examine... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 13:59 LONDON
US removes Venezuela from drug transit and production list amid wider regional shift
The United States has removed Venezuela from its list of major drug transit or production countries, according to a statement submitted to Congress by President Donald Trump. The decision comes as Washington says it is seeing improved cooperation with Venezuela's interim government against cartels. Trump also said the administration is considering removing Colombia and Bolivia from the same list.In the statement, Trump said Venezuela had made progress against narcotics since the removal of Nicolas Maduro, whom he described as a former illegitimate dictator and drug trafficker. He said the results were linked to what he called growing cooperation with the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 22:30 LONDON
Syria parliament abolishes Assad-era terrorism court in early reform move
Syria's parliament has voted to abolish the Assad-era Counter-Terrorism Court and nullify the legal effects of its rulings, in one of the first major legislative decisions taken by the country's new assembly. The vote formalised a court that the new authorities had already treated as defunct, according to state television. It comes as President Ahmed al-Sharaa faces the challenge of unifying a country emerging from 14 years of conflict.The court was established in 2012 and was used to prosecute thousands of Syrians for offences described as terrorism-related under former President Bashar al-Assad. The parliamentary decision was taken on Wednesday during... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 21:32 LONDON
UK trade unions back boycott and sanctions motion against Israel
The Trades Union Congress has voted to support a motion calling for boycotts and sanctions against Israel, in a move that marks the first time the UK labour federation has backed the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement. The vote took place on Wednesday at the organisation's annual conference in Brighton, southern England. The motion was passed unanimously, according to the supplied report, and was framed as a response to the war in Gaza and violence in the occupied West Bank.The congress represents more than 5.3 million workers across the United Kingdom. The motion called on the organisation to take action against... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 19:06 LONDON
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South Africa rejects planned US visa sanctions over alleged racial discrimination
South Africa has rejected a planned United States policy to restrict visas for people accused of enabling race-based discrimination against white Afrikaners. The dispute centres on claims about land seizures, alleged discrimination and accusations of incitement to violence. Pretoria said the US position was based on mischaracterisations promoted by fringe groups.South African Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said the government remained committed to dealing with the issue through its constitutional institutions, democratic processes and the rule of law. His comments came after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the new policy on Tuesday. Rubio said Washington... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 19:03 LONDON
Rodrigo Duterte appears in person at ICC for first time as trial date nears
The International Criminal Court has held a status hearing in The Hague with former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appearing in person for the first time. The session came as judges reviewed his health, the disclosure of evidence and the timetable for a trial now due to open on November 30. Duterte, who is 81, remained silent during the hearing.The court is examining allegations that he was responsible for crimes against humanity linked to killings during his anti-drug campaign. Prosecutors say he created, funded and armed death squads that targeted drug users and dealers, while Duterte denies the charges and says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 14:29 LONDON
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At least 20 killed as Gaza City building collapse leaves nearly 100 feared trapped
At least 20 people have been killed after a war-damaged apartment building collapsed in the Tal al-Hawa area of Gaza City, with rescue teams saying nearly 100 Palestinians may still be under the rubble. The six-storey building crumbled on Wednesday onto nearby homes and tents after earlier damage from Israeli attacks left it cracked and structurally unsound. Civil Defence teams said they were still searching for missing people and recovering bodies from the wreckage.Mahmoud Basal, a spokesperson for the Civil Defence agency, said rescue workers were continuing to work through the debris and that the number of people still trapped... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 13:59 LONDON
Trump administration set to approve 60,000 heavy bombs for Israel amid Gaza war
The Trump administration is reported to be preparing a multibillion-dollar weapons sale to Israel that would include 60,000 2,000-pound bombs, according to the supplied material. The package is said to have been informally notified to Congress, but it has not yet been officially confirmed by the administration. The reported transfer comes as the Gaza war and wider regional conflict continue to shape US-Israel relations.The supplied rows say the package would be worth $2.8 billion and would be funded largely through the US Foreign Military Financing scheme. They also say the munitions list includes 20,000 MK-84s, 20,000 BLU-117s and 20,000 I-2000... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 13:29 LONDON
Rachida Dati goes on trial in Paris in Carlos Ghosn graft case
France's former culture minister Rachida Dati has gone on trial at a Paris court in a corruption case linked to lobbying for Renault-Nissan. The proceedings centre on a contract signed in October 2009 between Dati and Carlos Ghosn, then head of the carmaker alliance. Dati denies the allegations and is being tried alongside Ghosn, who will appear in absentia.The case concerns claims that Dati lobbied for Renault-Nissan while she was a member of the European Parliament between October 2009 and February 2013. Prosecutors say a legal services contract signed in 2009 was used to conceal lobbying work. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 08:00 LONDON
Alex Saab pleads guilty in US money-laundering case tied to alleged bribery scheme
Venezuelan businessman Alex Saab has pleaded guilty in a US court to a money-laundering charge linked to an alleged bribery scheme involving public contracts in Venezuela. The plea marks a significant development in a long-running federal case that has followed Saab for years. He also agreed to cooperate with ongoing investigations, according to the court record.As part of the agreement, Saab accepted that he will hand over $195 million derived from the corruption scheme. Prosecutors said they would recommend a sentence at the lower end of the guideline range and could seek further reductions if his cooperation proves useful. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 06:30 LONDON
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Report alleges Israeli-linked anti-Qatar influence campaign after October 7 attacks
A report has alleged that an Israeli-linked influence campaign targeting Qatar was assembled in the weeks after the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023 and then halted abruptly. According to the report, the effort was aimed at pressuring Doha over its relationship with Hamas and encouraging it to help secure the release of captives taken to Gaza. The alleged campaign is said to have involved about 30 people, including influence specialists and political advisers.The report says the project began days after the assault on southern Israel and was organised around a WhatsApp group called Free the Kidnapped. It also says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
Bangsamoro election ends in hung parliament as coalition talks loom
Unofficial results from the first parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao show that no party won a majority, leaving the region set for coalition negotiations. With more than 99% of votes counted, the two rival parties linked to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front each won more than 30% of the vote, according to the partial count cited in the supplied material. Neither side reached the 41 seats needed to control the 80-member parliament.The result marks a significant moment for the Muslim-majority region in the southern Philippines, where the vote was intended to complete a long political... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 18:00 LONDON
Serbia student movement submits election list ahead of snap vote
University students in Serbia have submitted a ballot list to the Republic Electoral Commission in a bid to contest the country's snap elections. The list, called "Student List - Students Win," was delivered after thousands of supporters marched through central Belgrade to the commission's headquarters. The move marks a new phase in a protest movement that has been active for nearly two years.Students carried boxes of signatures gathered in recent days as they sought to qualify for the ballot. The submission comes after parliament was dissolved on 8 September and snap elections were set for 25 October. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 08:07 LONDON
Russia resumes resupplying military bases in Syria under new deal
A Russian convoy has delivered supplies to the port of Tartous in Syria for the first time since a new Moscow-Damascus agreement was signed in August. The shipment marks a renewed flow of logistics to Russian facilities in western Syria, including Tartous port and the Hmeimim air base. The development comes as both governments continue talks over the future of the bases.According to the Syrian foreign ministry, the agreement would turn Tartous and Hmeimim into joint training and capacity-building centres, while Syria takes over civilian operations. The convoy reportedly reached Tartous on September 7 and consisted of four vessels. Satellite... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 08:04 LONDON
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NATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuania as officials cite allied readiness
Lithuanian officials said NATO fighter jets destroyed a drone that entered the country's airspace overnight, in an incident that briefly triggered alerts in Vilnius and the surrounding region. The drone was later reported to have fallen in a rural area near Lake Kaunas in central Lithuania. Authorities said preliminary information indicated it came from neighbouring Belarus and was heading west.President Gitanas Nausėda said the drone had just entered Lithuanian airspace when it was destroyed by NATO fighter jets. Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said the response showed allied unity and resolve, thanking partners whose presence helps protect Lithuania's skies. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
Venezuela to join G20 energy meetings in Houston amid oil-price shock
A Venezuelan delegation is due to take part in G20 energy talks in Houston this week, as global oil and gas markets remain under pressure from war-related disruption in the Middle East. The meetings are being held in Texas, a major centre of the US energy industry, and are scheduled to continue through Wednesday. US officials said the gathering will include representatives of G20 countries as well as Venezuela.Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the talks reflect a shift in the global energy balance and the growing importance of supply outside the Middle East. He said the aim was to move... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Sep 2026 04:00 LONDON
Fuel price protests spread across Syria for a second day as parliament summons energy minister
Protests over fuel price increases spread across Syria for a second consecutive day on Monday, with demonstrators blocking roads and oil tanker routes in several provinces. The unrest was reported in Hasakah, Deir ez-Zor, Raqqa, Aleppo, Idlib and Daraa, according to the supplied material. In several places, residents also called for the dismissal of Energy Minister Mohammed al-Bashir.Parliament said it had summoned al-Bashir to appear before a hearing on Thursday at noon local time, after more than 50 members of the People's Assembly signed a request on Sunday asking the energy committee to question him over the price hikes and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 16:02 LONDON
European leaders meet in Rovaniemi over Arctic strategy and Greenland tensions
European leaders are gathering in the northern Finnish city of Rovaniemi on Monday for a European Arctic Summit focused on the bloc's approach to the Arctic. The meeting comes amid rising strategic competition in the region and renewed diplomatic strain linked to Greenland. Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen are among those expected to attend, alongside EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and European Council President Antonio Costa.The summit was initiated by Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, according to Tuomas Tikkanen, a senior adviser on European affairs to the Finnish prime minister. He said the aim... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 07:30 LONDON
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Kosovo approves new government as presidential deadlock looms
Kosovo's parliament has approved a new government led by acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, ending three months of political paralysis. The vote gives the country a temporary reprieve, but it does not resolve the deeper dispute over who will become president. That issue now stands at the centre of the next phase of the crisis.The new administration was backed by 62 lawmakers in the 120-seat assembly, Parliamentary Speaker Albulena Haxhiu said on Sunday. Kurti's Vetevendosje party still needs opposition support to reach the two-thirds majority required to elect a president. It remains unclear when that vote will take place, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 17:32 LONDON
Australian crossbench to introduce bill targeting military exports linked to rights breaches
Crossbench MPs in Australia are preparing to introduce legislation aimed at stopping defence equipment, technology or services from being used in ways that could breach the country's international human rights obligations. The proposal, described by its backers as "red lines" legislation, is due to be presented on Monday. It comes amid growing political pressure on the Albanese government over Australia's role in the F-35 supply chain and concerns about how parts may be used in the conflict in Gaza.The bill is being backed by MPs including David Pocock and Sophie Scamps, alongside Greens and independents Lidia Thorpe, Andrew Wilkie and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 16:34 LONDON
Sweden votes in tight general election as opposition and Kristersson bloc run neck and neck
Sweden is voting in a closely fought general election that could return the left-wing opposition to power or bring the far-right Sweden Democrats into government for the first time. The contest has narrowed sharply in the final days of campaigning, leaving Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's alliance and the opposition bloc separated by little more than a dead heat in opinion polls. The result is expected to determine not only who leads the next government, but also how much influence the Sweden Democrats will have over policy.Magdalena Andersson, the opposition leader and head of the centre-left Social Democrats, said on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 04:59 LONDON
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
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
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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 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
