Senator among six Irish invited to secretive Dialog event in Wicklow
At least six Irish people, including one member of the Oireachtas, have been invited to an upcoming event in Wicklow organised by Dialog, a network co-founded by billionaire investor Peter Thiel. The event is due to take place at The Powerscourt Hotel in Wicklow in August. The invitation list has drawn attention because Dialog has been described by critics as secretive and elitist.The reported invitees include independent senator Lynn Ruane, two senior lawyers working in technology law, a barrister who works internationally, a senior public servant in the energy sector and an Irish content writer. Senator Ruane said she had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 21:35 LONDON
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Israel cuts contact with EU foreign policy chief over reported apartheid remarks
Israel has said it is suspending contact with the European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, after reports that she compared Israel's treatment of Palestinians with apartheid. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said he had "no choice" but to sever contact unless Kallas retracts the reported remarks. The dispute has quickly become a public diplomatic row between Israel and one of the EU's most senior foreign policy figures.The row was triggered by a report that Kallas made the comments during high-level talks with Mexican officials in May. According to the report, she drew a comparison between Israel's policies in Gaza and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 20:31 LONDON
Taiwan urges quick approval of $14bn US arms sale package
Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te has urged the United States to approve a $14bn arms sale package as soon as possible, as Taipei seeks to strengthen deterrence amid continued pressure from China. Speaking in Taipei on Thursday, Lai also repeated that Taiwan rejects unification with China and said any talks should be based on "parity and respect". The comments come while the package remains under US review.Lai said Taiwan would continue close communication with Washington and hoped the purchases could be approved quickly. He said Taiwan's refusal to accept unification or rule by the Chinese Communist Party should not be... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 11:32 LONDON
Modi and Trump discuss Hormuz security, seafarer safety and trade at G7
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, eastern France, to discuss maritime security, seafarer safety and trade ties. Modi raised concerns about the Strait of Hormuz and the safety of Indian seafarers, while Trump said the two countries were closer than ever and that a trade deal was near. The exchange came during a period of strain in bilateral ties and added a public security dimension to the leaders' talks.Trump told reporters that the United States would help India if it were attacked, and said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 16:35 LONDON
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Modi and Carney advance India-Canada reset at G7 meeting in France
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney used their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian, France, to push forward a gradual reset in bilateral ties. The two leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, information security and energy, while also discussing trade and supply-chain links. Carney invited Modi to visit Canada by the end of the year, signalling continued momentum in the relationship.According to a joint statement cited by India's foreign ministry, the leaders welcomed the progress made since Carney's visit to India in March 2026. They also noted the ongoing work... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 22:32 LONDON
China backs Myanmar leadership during Min Aung Hlaing visit to Beijing
China has publicly backed Myanmar's political leadership during a state visit by Min Aung Hlaing to Beijing, where the two sides signed 18 cooperation documents. The agreements covered areas including free trade, disaster assistance, cross-border transport, health and media. The meeting took place at the Great Hall of the People and was preceded by a state welcoming ceremony.Chinese President Xi Jinping told Min Aung Hlaing that he wanted to carry forward what he described as the brotherly friendship between the two peoples and deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation. Xi also said China supports all parties in Myanmar advancing peace and reconciliation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 11:32 LONDON
Modi and Macron set new India-France trade, AI and defence targets in Nice
India and France have agreed a new package of cooperation covering trade, artificial intelligence, defence, space and economic security after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron in Nice. The meeting produced a mechanism aimed at doubling annual bilateral trade within five years, starting from the current level of about $16 billion. It also set out an India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030 and a joint working group on AI governance.The Ministry of External Affairs said the two leaders held extensive discussions on bilateral relations and agreed to deepen ties in economic growth, technology and innovation, talent mobility, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 01:32 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
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