Iran says US must choose whether to end war as Lavrov and Araqchi back diplomacy in New York
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly and said there was no alternative to a diplomatic settlement of the crisis. Russia's Foreign Ministry said the two discussed current regional and international issues, with particular emphasis on the situation around Iran. The meeting added a new diplomatic signal to a week already dominated by public exchanges over the war and its possible end.The comments came after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview that it was for the United States to decide... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 03:31 LONDON
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Trump hosts Xi Jinping at Washington state dinner after White House talks
The White House talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping were followed by a state dinner in Washington on Thursday night, bringing the leaders of the United States and China together at the end of a day of bilateral meetings. The dinner capped Xi's first visit to Washington in more than a decade and marked the second meeting this year between the two presidents. The supplied reporting says the event featured a tech-heavy guest list, as well as business leaders, billionaires and Washington powerbrokers.Trump used the dinner to praise the relationship between the two countries, saying both sides understood they... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 03:29 LONDON
UAE suspends Iranian airline flights amid US sanctions pressure
The United Arab Emirates has suspended all flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the country, according to a statement carried by the Emirati civil aviation authority. The move comes as regional governments and airports respond to new United States sanctions pressure on Iran's aviation sector. It also follows a separate UAE central bank action against Iran's Bank Melli, adding to the wider tightening of restrictions.The authority said the suspension was based on US sanctions imposed on Iranian airlines, which it said were preventing them from using airports around the world. An Iran Air Tour flight from Tehran to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 01:59 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Extends Rally, Yen Weakens and Commodities Split on Inflation Fears
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a risk-on tone in Japan and South Korea, while commodity moves stayed mixed. The Nikkei 225 rose +2.5%, the Kospi jumped +5.4%, and USD/JPY climbed above 158.7, reinforcing the view that a weaker yen is supporting Japanese equities. At the same time, gold, silver, platinum and WTI crude all slipped, while natural gas surged sharply, underscoring a market still wrestling with inflation, rates and energy-price volatility. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 25 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
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Costa Rica fires foreign minister after unapproved Trump-backed security summit meeting
Costa Rica has dismissed Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar after he attended a regional security summit in New York without informing President Laura Fernandez. The meeting was linked to the Trump-backed Shield of the Americas coalition and took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The government said the omission prevented Fernandez from attending and caused serious harm to Costa Rica's interests.Fernandez said she should have represented the country at the gathering, which focused on drug trafficking and organised crime across the region. According to the government, Tovar attended without prior notice or approval. The summit brought together... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 01:03 LONDON
Trump hosts Xi Jinping at the White House as state dinner follows talks on AI and security
US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have hosted a welcome ceremony at the White House for visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan. The visit then moved into formal talks covering artificial intelligence, Iran, Ukraine, the Middle East and the Korean Peninsula. Later in the day, Mr Xi was expected to join Mr Trump for a state dinner at the White House, with technology and business leaders also on the guest list.The new details add clearer scope to a meeting already framed as a major diplomatic moment between Washington and Beijing. The supplied material... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 22:34 LONDON
EU sanctions Xenia Fedorova over Russian information manipulation activities
Today, the Council decided to adopt restrictive measures against Xenia Fedorova for her role in Russia's continued hybrid activities, and in particular for engaging in foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI), thereby undermining democracy and stability in the EU and its member states. Xenia Fedorova is a Russian media figure and former senior executive of Russia Today (RT) France. In her capacity as President and Director of Information of RT France, she participated in the implementation and dissemination of RT France's editorial line, including pro-Russian narratives in the context of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Following the suspension of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 22:00 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as megacap tech and chips surge, while yields pressure banks, energy and small caps
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 higher, led by a powerful rally in Meta, Nvidia and the broader chip complex. The move came alongside a sharp rise in natural gas and a stronger dollar versus the yen, while rate-sensitive and cyclical pockets such as banks, energy and small caps lagged. The day’s tape suggests investors were still rotating toward AI-linked growth even as higher yields and a firmer dollar weighed on parts of the market. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
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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
Iranian-American group sues Trump over war in Washington, DC
An Iranian-American advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in Washington, DC, seeking to halt US military action against Iran. The complaint was lodged on Thursday by the National Iranian American Council and names President Donald Trump as the defendant. It argues that the war is harming Iranian Americans and their relatives, and that it is being carried out without proper constitutional war-powers checks.The filing says the conflict has been going on for more than six months and alleges that it will continue indefinitely unless a court intervenes. According to the complaint, the war is causing imminent threats to the lives,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 19:30 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
European markets close mixed as oil and gas surge, gold slips and the dollar firms
Executive summary: European equities ended the session mixed, with the DAX and FTSE 100 lower while the Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 held modest gains. The biggest cross-asset moves came from commodities and FX, Brent crude and natural gas jumped sharply, gold and silver fell, and the dollar strengthened against both the euro and sterling. The pattern points to a market still sensitive to energy inflation, higher yields and a firmer US currency. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Israel offers cash support to settlement firms after European trade bans
Israel is planning cash grants for companies operating in illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank after several European countries moved to restrict trade in their goods. The support package is aimed at helping affected firms find new buyers in Asia and South America, according to the supplied report. The move comes as European governments face pressure over how to respond to human rights concerns linked to the settlements.The plan would provide up to 200,000 shekels, or about $54,000, per company. Roey Fisher, who heads Israel's Foreign Trade Administration at the Ministry of Economy and Industry, said a dedicated team... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 15:33 LONDON
EU sanctions Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova after France expulsion
The European Union has imposed sanctions on Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova, according to a notice published in the bloc's Official Journal. The move follows her expulsion from France in August over allegations that she was spreading pro-Russian narratives. Fedorova is a former senior executive of RT France and has been described by the EU as active in the dissemination of pro-Russian narratives in France and across the bloc in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine.The sanctions were published on Thursday, making Fedorova subject to European restrictive measures. France had already barred her from entering the country after a court... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 15:05 LONDON
Australia and US investigate diverted F-35 parts shipment to Hong Kong
Australia and the United States are investigating how a shipment of F-35 fighter jet components was rerouted to Hong Kong after leaving Australia. The incident has raised questions about the handling of sensitive military supply chains, although officials have not said there is evidence that the technology was accessed or deliberately diverted by China. The parts were reportedly part of the global spare-parts system used to support the stealth aircraft.The Pentagon's F-35 Joint Programme Office said it was aware of a shipment issue involving components from the programme and was working with US authorities and industry partners to recover them.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 15:02 LONDON
Wall Street opens mixed as tech and chips lead, while yields, banks and energy lag
Executive summary: US equities opened with a split tape, as the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and tech shares advanced, led by a sharp rally in AI and chip stocks, while the Dow, Russell 2000, banks and energy names fell. The move came alongside a stronger dollar against the yen, softer crude, gold and silver, and a notable jump in natural gas. The pattern points to a market still rotating toward growth and semiconductors, while rate-sensitive and cyclical pockets remain under pressure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
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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
Switzerland to host OSCE conference in Zug on cyber de-escalation
Switzerland will host an international OSCE conference in Zug on 29 and 30 September on the theme "Deeskalation im Cyberraum: Mediation und präventive Diplomatie." The meeting will examine how to prevent cyber incidents from escalating into international crises and conflicts, or from intensifying existing tensions. The conference is being organised as the final thematic event under Switzerland's chairmanship of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe. It comes ahead of the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting, scheduled for 3 and 4 December 2026 in Lugano. Federal Councillor Martin Pfister, head of the Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport, will... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 13:30 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
Poland warns residents to prepare evacuation backpacks after Russian helicopter incursion
Poland has urged residents to be ready for emergencies after a Russian Mi-8 helicopter crossed into its airspace from the Kaliningrad region, in an incident that also prompted NATO fighter jets to scramble. The aircraft was reported to have flown over Polish territory for about 42 seconds, with officials saying it came from the heavily militarised exclave near the town of Braniewo. Polish authorities described the episode as a fresh test of air defences and a reminder that civilians should have basic supplies ready in case of disruption.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said he already keeps an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 10:01 LONDON
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President Stubb's state visit to Luxembourg to focus on European security
Office of the President of the Republic of FinlandPress release 59/202624 September 2026 President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb and his spouse Suzanne Innes-Stubb will pay a state visit to Luxembourg on 29, 30 September at the invitation of Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stéphanie. The visit will focus on bilateral relations and commercial and economic cooperation between Finland and Luxembourg as well as global challenges, comprehensive security, strengthening Europe, and Russia's illegal war of aggression in Ukraine. The Grand Duke and the Grand Duchess will receive the presidential couple at the Grand Ducal Palace. President Stubb... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 09:01 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
Europe opens mixed as energy jumps, metals slip and the dollar firms
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 and DAX fell while the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 held gains. The biggest early move was in natural gas, which surged more than 12%, while Brent crude eased, gold and silver slipped, and the dollar strengthened against both the euro and sterling. The pattern points to a market balancing higher energy costs, softer precious metals and a firmer U.S. currency, with autos and broader European equities showing relative resilience. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
Argentina escalates Falklands claim at UN as Milei threatens legal and economic action
Argentina's President Javier Milei has intensified his country's sovereignty dispute with the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands during a speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He described the claim as a "national cause" and said Argentina would "take matters into our own hands" through legal and economic action. The islands are known in Argentina as the Malvinas, and Milei made the issue a central part of his address on Wednesday.Milei said the United Nations had chosen "to look the other way" on the dispute, and he framed Argentina's response as a "peaceful, practical and effective... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 08:05 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close mixed as Nikkei surges, Korea rallies, and commodities split on oil, metals and gas
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading finished mixed, with Japan and South Korea leading gains while Australia slipped and Hong Kong edged higher. The Nikkei 225 jumped +3.2% and the Kospi surged +5.4%, while WTI crude fell -3.1% and gold eased -1.5%. The move came alongside a weaker yen, with USD/JPY rising +1.5%, and a sharp jump in natural gas that stood out across commodities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Sep 2026 07:45 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
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Jumps, Oil Slides and Natural Gas Surges in a Mixed Asia-Pacific Session
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a risk-on tone, led by a strong Nikkei advance and gains in Korea and Hong Kong. The session is being shaped by a sharp drop in WTI crude, a surge in natural gas, a softer gold complex, and a firmer US dollar against the yen. The move is notable because it combines lower oil, higher gas, and a weaker precious-metals bid, a mix that can shift sector leadership across equities, currencies, and commodities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
US invites Putin to G20 in Miami as Russia weighs response
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to a December G20 meeting in Miami, Florida, where he could potentially meet President Donald Trump and other world leaders. The Kremlin said it would consider the invitation, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov describing it as a request Russia was grateful to receive. Rubio made the comments after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.Rubio said the invitation was intended to create an opportunity for Putin to engage not only with the US president... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 01:00 LONDON
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US and Iran resume backchannel diplomacy at UN amid war and threats
Iran and the United States have resumed contacts through mediators on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, as the war between the two countries continues. The renewed messaging comes alongside sharply contrasting public speeches from President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The talks are taking place in a highly charged setting, with both sides using the UN stage to press their case.According to the supplied material, Iran has exchanged messages with US officials via Qatari mediators, although it has not confirmed Trump's claim that the two sides held a direct meeting at the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 23:29 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
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Wall Street closes sharply higher as AI chips, Meta and Tesla power a broad tech-led rally
Executive summary: US stocks finished higher in a session dominated by a powerful rebound in technology and AI-linked shares. The Nasdaq Composite rose +3.7%, the S&P 500 gained +2.0%, and the Dow eked out a small advance. The biggest moves came from semiconductors, Meta, Tesla and Microsoft, while energy, banks and several metals fell. The price action points to a market rotating back toward growth and AI leadership, even as crude oil and some defensive commodity exposures weakened. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
US says it is open to talks with Cuba if it changes government
The United States has said it is open to speaking with Havana about a political transition if Cuba moves toward new leadership. The comments came after President Donald Trump called Cuba a "failed state" at the United Nations, prompting the Cuban delegation to walk out of the assembly. The exchange has added fresh tension to an already strained relationship between Washington and Havana.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in New York that Cuba had a "golden opportunity" to place itself on an "irreversible path towards a better future". He said Washington was prepared to be helpful if Cuban officials... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 20:07 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
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UK military has been jamming foreign satellites to defend itself, BBC told
The British military has been jamming or blocking satellites from other countries in order to defend itself from hostile threats, according to information provided to the BBC. The activity is understood to have been carried out by the RAF using a ground-based system for the past year. A defence source said the system had already been used to deter adversaries.The system is believed to be capable of preventing a hostile nation's satellites from tracking the movement of the UK's nuclear-armed submarines or other sensitive military operations, including those involving special forces. The disclosure comes as the UK unveils a new... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 18:35 LONDON
Day News Recap: UN diplomacy intensifies as Iran, Gaza and Xi talks dominate a crowded global agenda
Iran dominated the United Nations General Assembly as President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the world body, defended Tehran and pushed back against accusations over the war fallout, while Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric and said he faced a big decision on whether to strike Iran. đź”— đź”—Diplomacy continued in parallel, with Iran's foreign minister meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff in the first reported talks between the two sides since the June ceasefire unravelled, and later shuttle talks in New York described as productive and a possible opening. đź”— đź”—The wider UN week also brought warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
Yemeni government claims gains in Taiz and near Bab al-Mandeb as fighting continues
Yemeni government forces say they have made fresh battlefield gains in southwestern Yemen, including in areas near the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait. On Tuesday, pro-government units claimed they seized Mount Qarafan in southern Taiz province's al-Shamayatayn district and captured Mount Zalat near Kahboub. They also said they repelled a Houthi infiltration attempt on the Kahboub front, which overlooks Bab al-Mandeb.According to the military account, five Houthi fighters were killed and 20 others were injured in the operation. The pro-government Homeland Shield Forces, also known by their Arabic name Quwat Dira' al-Watan, were said to have taken part in the fighting.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 17:30 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as oil retreats, sterling softens and energy markets swing
Executive summary: European equities finished mixed, with the FTSE 100 edging higher while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. The biggest cross-asset moves came in commodities and FX, Brent crude fell more than 5%, natural gas jumped nearly 9%, and the dollar strengthened against the yen while the euro and pound weakened. The moves point to a market still being driven by energy price volatility, rate expectations and currency shifts rather than a broad risk-on or risk-off break. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Azerbaijan pardons French national as EU sanctions row widens
Azerbaijan has pardoned French national Martin Ryan and ordered his release from prison, after he was convicted earlier this year on spying charges that he and France denied. The decision was signed by President Ilham Aliyev and came as part of a wider pardon covering 20 people. It follows hours after the European Union agreed to lift sanctions on two Russian billionaires, a move that has drawn criticism from Ukraine.Ryan had been serving a ten-year sentence in Baku, according to the supplied report. The timing has intensified attention on the overlap between detainee cases and sanctions diplomacy, even though the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 16:04 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
Wall Street Opens Higher as AI Chips Surge, Oil Slumps and Bitcoin Extends Rally
Executive summary: U.S. equities opened broadly higher, led by a sharp jump in AI and chip stocks, while crude oil sold off hard and gold eased. The move points to a market leaning into growth, lower energy costs and a stronger risk appetite, with Nasdaq-linked assets and crypto outperforming early. Banks, energy and precious metals lagged, suggesting the opening tone favored technology over defensive and commodity-linked exposure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Sep 2026 14:45 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
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Noontime News Recap: UN week opens with Iran, Ukraine and AI crises, as UK and Morocco face domestic tests
World leaders gathering at the United Nations in New York are confronting two fast moving crises at once, the fallout from the Iran war and the risks posed by artificial intelligence, with the Security Council due to hear an emergency AI briefing during the week. đź”—Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian is due to address the General Assembly on Wednesday in his first speech to the world body, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will also speak as Kyiv presses its case for an energy ceasefire and seeks wider support. đź”— đź”—Turkey's President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄźan used the opening days of the General... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Sep 2026 12:22 LONDON
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on September 23, 2026
CCTV: The 48th WorldSkills Competition is being held in Shanghai. President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the event. This morning, Premier Li Qiang attended and addressed the opening ceremony of the WorldSkills Conference. The WorldSkills Expo is also being held at the same time. Can you provide more information on these events? Guo Jiakun: The 48th WorldSkills Competition has kicked off in Shanghai, bringing together a record number of nearly 1,400 competitors from 68 countries and regions. President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the WorldSkills Competition. He noted that a new round of scientific and technological... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 11:01 LONDON
Belgium and Rwanda restore diplomatic ties after Qatar-hosted talks
Belgium and Rwanda have restored diplomatic relations after an 18-month rupture, in a development that Qatar says was helped by talks it hosted in Doha. The two countries said in a joint statement on Tuesday that they were resuming ties after expelling each other's diplomats over the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The move marks a notable thaw in a dispute that had widened beyond the Great Lakes region and into Europe.Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said the first talks between the two sides took place in June 2025 in Doha and helped create the conditions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 10:30 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
Breakfast News Recap: Trump Iran talks dominate UN week as storms, conflicts and markets move
US and Iranian officials held their first reported talks since the June ceasefire unravelled, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The discussions came as Washington and Tehran kept diplomacy alive despite rising tensions over sanctions, regional security and the risk of wider conflict. 🔗Donald Trump sharpened the pressure on Tehran at the UN, saying he faced a big decision on whether to strike Iran and warning he could “annihilate” the country if it moved against US interests. He also said American officials had held... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Sep 2026 08:41 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as Brent slumps, natural gas jumps and the dollar firms
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 and DAX edged higher while the CAC 40 slipped and the Euro Stoxx 50 was little changed. The biggest cross-asset moves came outside equities, Brent crude fell sharply, natural gas surged, gold eased and the dollar strengthened against both the euro and sterling. The pattern points to a market still balancing energy-price relief, currency pressure and selective risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close higher as Nikkei surges, oil slumps and yen weakens
Executive summary: Tokyo and Asia-Pacific equities finished broadly firmer, led by a sharp rally in Japan and strong gains in South Korea, while WTI crude tumbled more than 10% and the yen weakened past 157 per dollar. The move points to a market still balancing risk appetite, commodity relief and currency pressure, with gold easing and natural gas jumping on the session. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Sep 2026 07:45 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 pushes Shield of the Americas coalition to target 24 cartel groups at UNGA meeting
United States President Donald Trump has urged members of the Shield of the Americas coalition to step up action against drug cartels during a meeting in New York City on the sidelines of the annual United Nations General Assembly. He told leaders and foreign ministers from the anti-cartel alliance that he wanted them to join the United States in targeting 24 criminal organisations and to treat them as common threats to stability. The meeting brought together governments already aligned on anti-cartel measures, with the coalition later issuing a joint statement on its next steps.Trump said he was asking all nations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 07:00 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
Palestinian Americans lobby US lawmakers at Capitol over Gaza policy amid reported $2.8bn arms transfer
Palestinian Americans held an advocacy day at the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, pressing lawmakers to change US policy on Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Organisers said more than 300 constituents met with offices representing more than 100 members of Congress from 26 states. The event took place as reports circulated that the Trump administration had approved a new $2.8bn arms transfer to Israel.The advocacy was organised by Americans for Justice in Palestine Action, which said participants raised a slate of legislative concerns. Those included Israel's war in Gaza, rising Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 23:02 LONDON
US Justice Department asks Supreme Court to reverse Badar Khan Suri release
The US Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a lower-court order that released Georgetown University scholar Badar Khan Suri. The filing revives a legal fight over how far federal courts can go in reviewing immigration detention cases. It also keeps in focus claims that Suri was targeted because of his pro-Palestinian speech and activism.According to the court filing made on Monday, the administration wants the justices to decide whether federal immigration law barred the district judge from ordering Suri's release. Suri, an Indian citizen and postdoctoral fellow, was arrested by masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers outside... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:35 LONDON
Lula warns against foreign interference in Brazil vote at UN amid US tensions
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva used his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday to warn against attempts to interfere in Brazil's upcoming election. He said neither domestic nor foreign actors should undermine the October 4 vote, framing the issue as a defence of Brazilian sovereignty. Lula said Brazil would remain a sovereign country and that its democracy belonged to Brazilians.The remarks came as relations with the administration of US President Donald Trump remain strained. Lula did not name Trump directly, but he referred to what he described as hegemonic ambitions and foreign... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 19:34 LONDON
Lithuania says new rotation of US troops is already on the way
Lithuania says a new rotation of United States troops is already heading to the country, in a move President Gitanas NausÄ—da described as important for deterrence and collective defence. The announcement comes as Lithuania continues to rely on allied military presence along NATO's eastern flank. Officials said the deployment is part of an ongoing rotation rather than a new permanent base.NausÄ—da said he had received confirmation that the new rotation was on its way and thanked the Trump administration for the decision. He said the US military presence in Lithuania is an indispensable part of deterrence and collective defence, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 16:33 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
Iran delegation heads to UNGA to press grievances over war with the United States
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, where Tehran says it will press its grievances over the war with the United States and look for diplomatic openings. Pezeshkian departed Tehran on Tuesday morning local time and is scheduled to address the 193-member assembly on Wednesday. The delegation is expected to remain in New York for five days before returning to Tehran on Saturday.Before leaving, Pezeshkian said the issues raised at the UN would include what he described as the plight of the Iranian people, the crimes committed against... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 15:01 LONDON
Israeli minister and settlers enter Al-Aqsa compound amid holiday tensions
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem under heavy police protection, while hundreds of settlers also entered the site for religious rituals during the Jewish holiday period. The developments came as tensions remained high around one of the most sensitive religious locations in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The reporting also says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured excavation tunnels beneath the Al-Aqsa compound and the Old City during the same holiday period.According to the supplied material, about 570 settlers entered the compound to perform rituals, with more than 450 entering the following morning,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 13:00 LONDON
British couple detained in Iran still lacking regular family contact, family says
A British couple detained in Iran for more than 20 months have still not had regular contact restored with their family, according to relatives who say earlier assurances have not been followed through. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, who are from East Sussex, were sentenced to 10 years in prison on espionage charges they deny. Their family says the lack of consistent calls remains a serious concern after months of uncertainty.The family says the couple were promised renewed contact after ending hunger strikes earlier this year, but regular calls have not resumed. The hunger strikes lasted 93 days and 84 days... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 10:30 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
Russian voters abroad back New People over United Russia by wide margin
Russian citizens voting at embassies and consulates abroad have backed the liberal New People party over United Russia by a wide margin in exit polls conducted during the weekend State Duma elections. The overseas results sharply diverge from the official domestic tally reported inside Russia, where United Russia won nearly 58% of the vote. The polling covered stations in multiple countries and suggests a markedly different political picture among voters outside the country.Two independent exit polls produced similar findings. The Vote Abroad project said it surveyed almost 15,700 voters at 27 polling stations across 22 countries and found New People... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 07:05 LONDON
North Korea says Kim Jong-un oversaw test of new weapon after recent missile launches
North Korea says leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the test of a new-type weapon system, in a move state media described as evidence of the country's advancing military technology. The announcement came days after South Korea and Japan said Pyongyang had launched two short-range ballistic missiles into waters off its east coast. The sequence of events adds to regional concern over North Korea's missile activity and its repeated assertions about the permanence of its nuclear status.According to the official report, the missile bureau successfully tested the new weapon on Sunday in the presence of Kim Jong-un. The report did not specify... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 07:00 LONDON
UK to support Saudi jets as Houthi attacks intensify and Mokha strike kills at least six
The United Kingdom has agreed to provide limited defensive air-to-air refuelling for Saudi jets after a request from Riyadh, as the conflict involving Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia intensifies. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the Royal Air Force would support Saudi aircraft on defensive missions only, and that the arrangement would be time-limited and kept under review. The move comes as the Houthis continue missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia and as fighting in Yemen has widened along the Red Sea coast.Burnham said the decision was taken after advice from the defence secretary and foreign secretary, and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 04:59 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
Trump approval falls to record low amid Iran war and cost-of-living backlash
United States President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 32%, the lowest point of his political career, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey links the decline to growing dissatisfaction over the cost of living and the impact of the Iran war. It also shows weakening support among Republicans, a notable shift for a president who returned to the White House in January 2025 on promises to curb inflation and end foreign wars.The four-day poll closed on Sunday and found that 73% of Republicans approved of Trump's job performance, down from 82% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll a week... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 20:59 LONDON
Iran reports sharp GDP and energy-sector contraction amid war pressure
Iran's official data shows the economy contracted sharply in the first quarter of the Persian calendar year, with the oil and gas sector taking the biggest hit. The figures point to mounting pressure on Tehran's economy as the war with Israel and related US pressure continue to disrupt exports and trade. The decline was recorded over the period from March 21 to June 20.Data released by the government-administered Statistical Center of Iran showed gross domestic product fell 10.1% year-on-year in that period. Crude oil and natural gas activity contracted 26.4% compared with the same quarter a year earlier, while GDP... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 12:00 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
North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea, prompting protest
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area into the East Sea on Sunday, according to South Korean and Japanese authorities. The launches came in two waves, with the first detected at about 3pm local time and the second at around 5:50pm. Japan said it lodged a stern protest over the tests, while South Korea said it was tracking the launches with the United States and Japan.South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the first missile travelled about 450 kilometres, while the second flew more than 600 kilometres. The military said the exact specifications of the second... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 23:59 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
North Korea may send another wave of troops to fight for Russia, report says
North Korea may be preparing to send a new wave of troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine, according to a report published on Sunday. The report says the possible deployment would mark a renewed and larger role for North Korean forces after earlier involvement in fighting linked to Russia's Kursk region. It also says the issue has returned to the centre of debate after comments from Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky.Zelensky said in August that up to 50,000 North Korean troops could be deployed to Russia, revising an earlier estimate of 30,000. The report says this would be a significant... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 09:30 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
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
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
Iran executes man convicted of spying for Mossad over missile-site intelligence
Iran has executed a man convicted of passing intelligence on missile sites to Israel during the 12-day war, according to the country's judiciary. The execution took place on Saturday, 19 September 2026, after the Supreme Court upheld the death sentence. The case centres on Hossein Pedaran, whom authorities accused of espionage and intelligence cooperation with Israel.The judiciary said Pedaran was hanged after the court confirmed the sentence. It said he had provided Israel's Mossad with information about sensitive military locations in the central province of Isfahan. Officials also said the alleged spying was carried out for financial gain.No further details... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 08:02 LONDON
Trump signs Russia sanctions package into law as pressure on energy revenues intensifies
US President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping sanctions package into law targeting Russian officials, banks and a shadow tanker fleet used to move energy exports. The measure is intended to increase pressure on Moscow over its war in Ukraine and to reduce the revenues that support Russia's military effort. It was signed on Friday, according to the supplied material, after clearing Congress with large bipartisan majorities.The legislation had been in development for more than a year and was described as a legacy effort linked to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who co-led the push with Senator Richard Blumenthal. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
Russia designates Cannes-winning director Andrey Zvyagintsev a foreign agent
Russia's Ministry of Justice has designated filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev a foreign agent, according to state media cited in the supplied material. The move comes after the director criticised Moscow's war in Ukraine and spoke at the Cannes Film Festival, where he won the 2026 Grand Prix for his film Minotaur. The designation places one of Russia's best-known contemporary directors in a legal category that carries restrictions and reporting obligations.The ministry said Zvyagintsev had spread false information about decisions taken by Russian authorities and the policies they pursue. It also accused him of interacting with foreign agents and said he lives... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 21:02 LONDON
Russian drones threaten Kyiv-bound officials as border incidents spread near Poland and Moldova
Russian drone activity near Ukraine's western border has intensified concerns for officials travelling to and from Kyiv, after fresh incidents were reported close to Poland and Moldova. The latest developments include a drone strike on a train locomotive near the Polish border, damage to vehicles at a petrol station nearby, and a separate drone entering Moldovan airspace. Together, the incidents underline how the war is spilling beyond the front line and into routes used by diplomats and other international visitors.According to the supplied reports, the train locomotive was hit on 13 September about 5 kilometres from the Polish border, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 21:00 LONDON
China Coast Guard vessel rams Philippine government ship near Palawan
A Philippine government vessel was rammed by a China Coast Guard ship off the coast of Palawan province in the South China Sea, according to the Philippine Coast Guard. Manila said the incident happened while the BRP Datu Magat Salamat was on a mission to supply fuel to fishermen. The collision is the latest confrontation in the disputed waters, where both countries regularly accuse each other of unsafe manoeuvres.Philippine Coast Guard spokesman Jay Tarriela said the Chinese vessel first cut across the path of the Philippine ship at a distance of about 10 metres, then repeated the manoeuvre about 10... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 14:30 LONDON
Russia begins three-day Duma election amid war in Ukraine
Russia has begun a three-day parliamentary election to fill all 450 seats in the State Duma, with voting opening first in eastern regions before spreading across the country. About 111 million people are eligible to take part, according to the supplied report, and polling is also taking place in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine. The vote is being held in a tightly controlled political environment as the war in Ukraine continues to shape domestic politics.Polling stations opened first in Kamchatka, Chukotka, Magadan and other eastern regions, where local officials urged residents to turn out. The Kremlin is closely watching participation, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 11:30 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
Scottish activist Jagtar Singh Johal granted bail in India after nearly nine years in detention
Family members of Scottish Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal say an Indian court has granted him bail after he spent almost nine years in detention without conviction. Johal, who is from Dumbarton, was arrested in 2017 in connection with alleged terror offences and has remained in custody while legal proceedings continued. According to Indian media cited by campaigners, bail was granted by the Delhi High Court.His family said they were still waiting for full details of what happens next, but described the decision as a relief. Johal, who is 39, was arrested in the Punjab region just weeks after his... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 08:36 LONDON
Western sanctions on Israeli settlements trigger election-season backlash
Israel has reacted angrily after the United Kingdom, France and Canada imposed sanctions over illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. Senior Israeli figures described the move as an attempt to interfere in the country's politics ahead of October's elections. Analysts, however, say the measures are unlikely to shift voter behaviour in a deeply polarised campaign.Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar accused the UK foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, of spreading what he called "outrageous lies" after Miliband accused Israelis of ethnically cleansing the occupied West Bank. Israeli President Isaac Herzog also condemned the sanctions, calling them a "gross interference in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 08:30 LONDON
UN Syria meeting turns into Israel-Turkiye dispute over military presence in Syria
The United Nations Security Council's monthly meeting on Syria's post-Assad transition turned into a sharp exchange over military presence inside Syrian territory. Syria, Israel and Turkiye used the session to accuse one another of undermining stability, according to a UN summary of the meeting. The discussion shifted away from the transition itself and toward competing claims over who has the right to operate on Syrian soil.Syria's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ibrahim Olabi, said he had hoped to focus on the country's progress but was forced to address Israel's actions. He accused Israel of penetrating villages, displacing people, bombing facilities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 03:30 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. ​Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 LONDON
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan
The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 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
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 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
