Trump administration unveils new counterterrorism strategy targeting Europe and domestic groups
The Trump administration has unveiled a new counterterrorism strategy that accuses Europe of fostering terrorism through mass migration and expands the US focus to include domestic ideological groups and drug cartels.The strategy was released on Wednesday and says Europe is an "incubator" for terrorism.It also names what it calls "violent left-wing extremists" and "radically pro-transgender" groups among the domestic threats it wants to target.The document places drug cartels in the Americas at the centre of counterterrorism efforts.It says US counterterrorism work will prioritise the rapid identification and neutralisation of violent secular political groups described as anti-American, anarchist and radically pro-transgender.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
Council agrees new EU rules to tighten cooperation on VAT fraud probes
The Council of the EU provisionally agreed new rules to strengthen cooperation against value added tax fraud across the European Union. The measure increases coordination between member states, the European Public Prosecutor's Office and the European Anti-Fraud Office. The new framework gives EPPO and OLAF more direct access to key VAT data on cross-border business transactions in the EU. That access includes information held by Eurofisc, described as the EU's anti-VAT fraud network. The Council said the change is intended to give EU investigative bodies the targeted information they need to pursue suspected criminal activity more quickly. According to the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
EU adopts EUR 15 million EPF assistance measure to support Senegal's armed forces
The Council of the European Union has adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility in support of the Armed Forces of Senegal. The measure is framed within the Yaoundé Architecture and is aimed at protecting Senegal's sovereignty at sea and improving regional maritime security. The EU said the package is worth EUR 15 million over 36 months. It will provide key non-lethal equipment to strengthen the capabilities of the National Navy of Senegal. The listed support areas are naval operations, naval education, and naval command support. The measure is also intended to reinforce Senegal's cooperation with EU member... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
US and Israel condemn Belgian circumcision prosecution as court date set
The United States and Israel have sharply criticised Belgium after prosecutors in Antwerp sought a trial over circumcision cases involving two men accused of operating without the required medical licence.The Antwerp Public Prosecutor's Office said the men should face trial for what it described as intentional assault or battery with premeditation against minors.Antwerp's Chamber of Indictments is due to decide on 18 June whether the case will proceed.The dispute escalated after the US ambassador to Belgium, Bill White, and Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar both issued public condemnations on X on Wednesday.White said the prosecution of the religious figures was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 18:01 LONDON
EU auditors warn recovery fund transparency is too weak to track spending
The European Court of Auditors has warned that the EU's €577bn pandemic recovery fund has major transparency gaps, making it difficult to see where the money ended up and what it achieved.In a report published on Wednesday, the auditors said the Recovery and Resilience Facility, launched in 2021, was meant to support rebuilding after Covid with a focus on green and digital investment.By January 2026, €577bn of the €723.8bn pot had been committed.The court said member states are not required to publish actual amounts spent on individual measures, and only have to list the 100 largest recipients of the funding.It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
EU rebukes Israel over advance beyond Gaza ceasefire line
The European Commission has rejected Israel's advance beyond the Gaza ceasefire line, saying any attempt at territorial change in the enclave is unacceptable.The comments came after Israeli forces pushed past the so-called yellow and orange lines established under a US-brokered ceasefire.Commission spokesperson Anouar El Anouni made the remarks in Brussels, citing the Trump peace plan and UN Security Council resolution 2735.The row centres on reported Israeli Defence Forces movement beyond the marked boundary of Israeli-controlled territory.The reported advance has also complicated aid operations.Aid organisations are said to need coordination with Israeli authorities to move in the area, while reports say... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
EU to clarify airport refuelling rules as jet-fuel shortages loom
The European Union is preparing guidance on whether airlines can use US-standard Jet A fuel and whether anti-tankering rules can be relaxed as jet-fuel shortages loom.The move is due after a Thursday meeting of the bloc's weekly oil coordination group.Jet fuel is trading above $1,500 per tonne in Europe, up from $830 per tonne before the Iran war.The guidance is expected to clarify whether aircraft can carry more fuel on board and whether imports of US Jet A fuel could be permitted to ease supply pressures.The rules under discussion were introduced through ReFuelEU last year and require airlines to refuel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as NATO and Europe respond to Iran war pressure
The United States has announced it will withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, prompting fresh attention on Washington's military role in Europe and the wider response to the Iran war.The Pentagon said on Friday that the troops would be removed from Germany, where more than 36,000 US personnel are currently stationed.Donald Trump said the following day that he would go "a lot further" than the initial drawdown.The move comes as NATO and European leaders assess how to adapt to a possible reduction in the US commitment to the continent's security.Mark Rutte, the NATO chief, said Europeans had "gotten the message" and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 09:30 LONDON
European leaders gather in Armenia for unprecedented summits
European leaders are gathering in Armenia for two unprecedented summits that underline the country's shifting diplomatic position.More than 30 European leaders and Canada's prime minister are due in Yerevan for a European Political Community summit, followed by the first ever bilateral EU-Armenia summit on Tuesday.The meetings are taking place in the Armenian capital, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa expected to attend the EU-Armenia session.Armenia is also a member of Russia's Eurasian Economic Union and hosts a Russian military base.The summits come as Armenia remains heavily dependent on Russia for energy and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
UK to begin talks to join EU loan scheme for Ukraine
The UK is set to begin negotiations to join a €90bn European Union loan scheme for Ukraine, with the plan due to be raised by Sir Keir Starmer at a summit in Armenia.Downing Street said further sanctions on Russian companies are also expected this week.The talks are intended to strengthen Ukraine's defences and, according to the prime minister, could also help UK firms access future contracts.Starmer met Volodymyr Zelensky in Yerevan on Sunday ahead of the European Political Community summit.The summit has brought together 48 heads of state and government, and Starmer said the UK was ready to work with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
US troop cuts in Germany draw criticism from top Republicans and NATO concern
Two senior US Republican lawmakers have criticised the Pentagon's decision to cut 5,000 US troops stationed in Germany, saying the move could undermine deterrence and send the wrong signal to Russia.Roger Wicker and Mike Rogers, who chair the Senate and House armed services committees respectively, said the troops should be moved further east rather than withdrawn from Europe.Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the decision followed a thorough review and took account of theatre requirements and conditions on the ground.NATO said it was seeking clarification from Washington.The dispute matters because Germany hosts more than 36,000 active-duty US troops and remains a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 06:29 LONDON
US to Withdraw 5,000 Troops from Germany Amid Trump-Merz Dispute
The United States Department of Defense has announced plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany over the next six to twelve months.This move fulfills a threat made by former President Donald Trump following tensions with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz related to the ongoing war in Iran.Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the withdrawal, stating that the decision follows a thorough review of the department's force posture in Europe and reflects theatre requirements and conditions on the ground.The troop reduction represents approximately 14 percent of the 36,000 American service members currently stationed in Germany.The US maintains several major military facilities in Germany,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 23:30 LONDON
US President Donald Trump announces increase of tariffs on EU cars to 25%
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union will be increased to 25% starting next week.This decision marks a significant escalation in trade tensions between the United States and the EU.The current tariff rate on EU vehicles is 15%, established under a trade deal negotiated last July.Trump accused the EU of "not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal" but did not provide specific details on the alleged non-compliance.The tariff hike affects a key European industry, with countries like Germany and France likely to be impacted due to their... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
Hungary's Orbán exit sparks calls to end EU unanimity veto rule
Hungary's long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has left office after 16 years, prompting renewed calls within the European Union to abolish the unanimity rule that grants each member state veto power over EU foreign policy decisions.Orbán's government was known for frequently using this veto power to block or delay EU actions aligned with his illiberal agenda.During Orbán's tenure, Hungary repeatedly prevented or postponed EU support to Ukraine, obstructed sanctions against war criminals and rights abusers, and diluted or blocked EU statements critical of allies such as Russia, Egypt, Georgia, China, and Israel.This often undermined the EU's ability to present a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
EU proposes new 'Reject All' cookie consent rules to reduce user fatigue
The European Union has proposed new rules to simplify cookie consent on websites by introducing a 'one-click' option to reject all cookies.This initiative aims to reduce the time users spend managing cookie preferences and enhance privacy controls.Under the current system, users must actively consent to cookies on most websites, as mandated by the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the e-Privacy Directive.The new proposal seeks to merge these two frameworks to streamline consent processes.The changes are expected to save users approximately 198 million hours annually by reducing the repetitive task of accepting or rejecting cookies on every website visit.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 10:31 LONDON
European Central Bank holds interest rates amid inflation surge
The European Central Bank (ECB) decided to keep its main interest rates unchanged on 30 April 2026 despite a rise in inflation across the Eurozone.Headline inflation increased to 3% in April, driven primarily by a sharp jump in energy prices.Energy inflation alone rose by 10.9% in April, contributing significantly to the overall inflation figure.However, the ECB's governing council opted against raising borrowing costs due to concerns that higher rates could further weaken economic growth.ECB President Christine Lagarde explained that the ongoing conflict is weighing on economic activity, with high energy costs reducing household and business incomes, leading to lower consumption... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 17:03 LONDON
Israel rejects Russian grain ship amid EU sanctions warning
Israel has barred a Russian grain ship carrying wheat from occupied Ukrainian territory following threats of sanctions from the European Union.The vessel, named Panormitis, was carrying approximately 6,000 tonnes of grain valued at around $7 million destined for the Israeli port of Haifa.The Israeli Grain Importers Association stated it was compelled to refuse the ship and advised the Russian supplier to find an alternative port to unload the cargo.This action comes amid wider Russian operations accused of stealing an estimated 850,000 tonnes of Ukrainian grain.The Ukrainian foreign ministry has actively sought to halt this black market trade, while the EU... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 15:32 LONDON
US President Trump Threatens Troop Reduction in Germany Following Chancellor Merz's Criticism
US President Donald Trump announced on 30 April 2026 that he is reviewing the possible reduction of US troops stationed in Germany.This statement follows recent critical remarks by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding the US approach to the ongoing conflict with Iran.Trump stated that the US is "studying and reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time." The US currently maintains a significant military presence in Germany, with over 36,000 active duty troops deployed across various bases.The announcement came shortly after Chancellor Merz accused the US of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 09:34 LONDON
Israeli navy intercepts Gaza aid flotilla near Crete, detains activists
Israeli naval forces intercepted at least 22 boats from the Global Sumud flotilla carrying aid to Gaza in international waters near the Greek island of Crete.Approximately 175 activists from over 20 boats were detained and transported to Israel.The flotilla, which set sail from multiple European ports including Spain, France, and Italy, aimed to break the Israeli naval blockade of Gaza by delivering humanitarian aid and volunteers.The interception took place about 965 kilometers from Gaza, in international waters west of Crete.Among those detained were at least six Australian activists, including climate activist Zack Schofield and University of Sydney student Ethan Floyd.Family... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 09:32 LONDON
US Studies Possible Troop Reduction in Germany Amid Diplomatic Tensions
The United States is currently "studying" the possibility of reducing the thousands of troops it has stationed in Germany, US President Donald Trump announced via social media.This announcement follows recent criticism from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding the US approach to the war in Iran.Trump stated he is "studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time." The US maintains a significant military presence in Germany, with over 36,000 active duty troops assigned to bases across the country as of late 2025.Chancellor Merz criticized the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 04:01 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 LONDON
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age In today’s world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, it’s a lifeline. The ability to sift fact from fiction, especially in matters as consequential as migration, is essential for individuals, communities, and the institutions that serve them. The migration landscape is uniquely vulnerable to the hazards of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, collectively known as MDM. The consequences of inaccurate or misleading information can ripple far beyond the individual, affecting entire communities and the systems that govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 12 Feb 2026 09:21 LONDON
