EU pledges €1.3bn aid for Sudan and backs arms embargo amid civil war
European Union leaders pledged over €1.3 billion in humanitarian aid for Sudan and supported a United Nations call for an arms embargo during a summit held in Berlin on 15 April 2026.This initiative aims to address the ongoing civil war that has severely impacted the country since 2023.The aid package includes contributions from 16 EU member states totaling approximately €811.84 million, with the European Commission providing €360.8 million.Of this, €215.5 million is designated for people in need within Sudan, while €145.3 million will support neighbouring countries such as Chad, Uganda, Egypt, and Libya, which are hosting millions of Sudanese refugees.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 10:03 LONDON
EU to Discuss Potential Sanctions on Israel Amid Middle East Tensions
European Union foreign ministers are scheduled to discuss the possibility of imposing sanctions on Israel during a meeting in Luxembourg on 21 April.The proposed sanctions include suspending the EU-Israel association agreement, which currently provides Israel with trade benefits worth approximately €1 billion annually.Several EU member states, including Belgium, Ireland, Malta, Slovenia, and Spain, have previously advocated for such measures.However, the final decision hinges on the position of Hungary's new government, which remains uncertain.Italy recently imposed defense sanctions on Israel, signaling a shift in its stance amid growing domestic opposition to Israeli policies.Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government has taken a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 19:39 LONDON
EU-hosted Berlin summit on Sudan's post-war future proceeds despite militia boycott
An EU-hosted summit in Berlin on April 15, 2026, is focusing on Sudan's political future after three years of civil war, despite the absence of key armed groups and the Sudanese government.Around 50 civilian politicians and civil society leaders are attending the summit, which is hosted by Germany, the African Union, the European Union, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, collectively known as the Quintet.The Sudanese government, supported by the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF), and the main militias have boycotted the meeting, citing a lack of invitation.Former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, who leads the Somoud coalition and previously... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 17:03 LONDON
High-stakes Hungarian election sees record turnout as Orbán and Magyar cast ballots
Hungary held a closely watched parliamentary election on April 12, 2026, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and challenger Péter Magyar both voting in the Budapest area.Early turnout figures indicated participation near 75 percent, potentially a record high for the country.Orbán cast his ballot in the late morning in Zsámbék near Szentendre, north of Budapest, while Magyar voted earlier in the central V District of the capital.Orbán described the election as a defense of Hungary's achievements over the past 15 years, whereas Magyar framed the vote as a choice between continued alignment with the European Union or remaining a political outlier.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Apr 2026 19:03 LONDON
Hungary votes in pivotal election after 16 years of Orbán rule
Hungarians went to the polls on Sunday, April 11, 2026, in an election that could end Viktor Orbán's 16-year tenure as Prime Minister.The vote has significant implications for Hungary's political future and its relations with the European Union, the United States, and Russia.Voting took place from 06:00 to 19:00 local time, with results expected to be announced later in the evening.Most polls favored opposition candidate Péter Magyar, who formed the grassroots Tisza party after splitting from Orbán's ruling Fidesz party.Orbán addressed several thousand supporters the night before the vote in Budapest's Castle Hill, expressing confidence in a victory that would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Apr 2026 00:30 LONDON
