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
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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. 🔗 🔗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. 🔗 🔗The wider UN week also brought warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
Argentina's Milei criticises UN in General Assembly speech and reasserts Malvinas claim
Argentina's President Javier Milei used his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York to deliver a sharp critique of the organisation's role. Speaking on Wednesday, he accused the UN of overreach on Gaza and of failing to act on the dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Malvinas, known in Britain as the Falkland Islands. He also said Argentina was aligned "without ambiguity with the West," naming the United States and Israel.Milei read from a printed speech rather than relying on the teleprompter, according to the report. In his remarks, he repeated criticism of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 16:32 LONDON
Ethiopia rebel alliance forms as Tigray fighting escalates
Seven Ethiopian armed groups have announced a new alliance aimed at removing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, while fighting in the north has intensified with reported drone strikes and the seizure of a key airport in Mekelle. The grouping, called the Ethiopian Peoples' Forces Alliance for Survival, was announced on Sunday and brings together movements with different histories, territorial claims and enemies. The developments have raised fresh concern that separate conflicts in Ethiopia could become more closely linked.According to the supporting report, the alliance includes the Amhara Fano National Movement, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, the Oromo Liberation Army, the Ogaden... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 15:59 LONDON
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ICC convicts Central African Republic rebel commander Mahamat Said of crimes against humanity
The International Criminal Court has convicted former Central African Republic militia commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of crimes against humanity over abuses committed in Bangui. The verdict was delivered on Wednesday and centred on torture and unlawful imprisonment at a detention centre run by the Central Office for the Repression of Banditry. The court said Said oversaw the facility during the country's civil war, which began in 2013.Judges found Said guilty on four counts of crimes against humanity, while acquitting him of three counts of war crimes. Presiding judge Miatta Maria Samba said the evidence showed beatings, maltreatment and other... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 14:06 LONDON
European Commission proposes lifting 2022 EU measures against Hungary
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed that the Council of the European Union lift protective measures imposed on Hungary in 2022 under the Conditionality Regulation. The Commission said Hungary had addressed rule-of-law shortcomings that affected the EU budget. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Hungary had taken important steps to strengthen the rule of law and protect the Union's financial interests. She said the reforms would allow Hungarian students and researchers to fully benefit again from EU programmes. If the Council approves the proposal, EUR 4.2 billion in suspended Cohesion Policy commitments would be released. Access to Erasmus+... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 12:31 LONDON
Morocco votes in parliamentary elections amid cost-of-living and unemployment concerns
Moroccans are voting in parliamentary elections on Wednesday, with polling stations opening across the country as parties compete for control of the House of Representatives. The election is taking place against a backdrop of concern over prices, unemployment and inequality. Nearly 16 million registered voters are eligible to choose 395 members of parliament.Polling stations are scheduled to open at 8am local time and close at 7pm, with preliminary results expected later in the night. Turnout among younger voters is being closely watched, after officials said only about 4% of those registered are aged 18 to 24. The vote is also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 08:35 LONDON
Melbourne man arrested over alleged ISIS propaganda role
Counter-terrorism police in Australia have arrested a 65-year-old Melbourne man in Carlton, alleging he played a significant role in spreading propaganda for ISIS. The arrest took place during a raid on a home on Wednesday morning, with police later outlining the case at a media briefing shortly after midday. Investigators allege the man pledged allegiance to the group and acted as an online propagandist.The Australian Federal Police said the man is expected to face charges including membership of a terrorist organisation, possessing and controlling violent extremist material, and using a carriage service to cause offence. Police allege he sent about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 03:32 LONDON
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EU raises support for Djibouti Armed Forces to EUR 20 million
The Council has agreed to strengthen EU support for the Djibouti Armed Forces under an existing assistance measure adopted in 2025 through the European Peace Facility. The financial reference amount will increase from EUR 10 million to EUR 20 million. According to the Council, the amendment reflects a deeper EU-Djibouti partnership in security and defence. The support is tied to Djibouti's efforts to enhance maritime security in the region and is intended to reinforce the operational readiness of the Djiboutian Navy. The Council said the decision also forms part of broader EU efforts to respond to the deteriorating security situation... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:30 LONDON
Finland's Stubb urges UN reform and cooperation in General Assembly speech
Finnish President Alexander Stubb used his General Debate speech at the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly in New York on 22 September 2026 to argue that the world is facing a choice between cooperation and conflict. He opened by citing Kofi Annan's warning that "whatever our differences, we stand or fall together," and said disorder follows when that lesson is forgotten. Stubb said foreign policy rests on values, interests, and power, but said this year he wanted to focus on a simpler choice: cooperation or conflict. Stubb said co-operation is being undermined by a lack of trust, disregard... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 19:31 LONDON
Polish intelligence arrests 17-year-old over alleged school and mosque attack plot
Polish intelligence services have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with an alleged plot to attack a school and a mosque, according to anti-terror prosecutors. The suspect, identified only as Pawel G, was charged with plotting a terrorist attack, promoting Nazi and fascist ideology, inciting racial hatred and attempting to buy weapons. Authorities said the case involves a suspected far-right extremist threat with potential public-safety implications.Prosecutors said a search of the teenager's computer and phone uncovered correspondence about planning mass attacks, including an assault on a school and a mosque. The material also referred to acquiring weapons, ammunition and military equipment,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 13:35 LONDON
US warns Australian digital duty of care bill could facilitate censorship
The United States has publicly criticised Australia's proposed digital duty of care laws, in an unusually direct intervention into a domestic policy debate. The submission says the draft bill could amount to "extraterritorial censorship of protected speech" and urges Canberra to exclude US social media companies from the plan. The proposal would give Australians the option to opt out of algorithmic recommendation feeds, while also requiring platforms to take steps to mitigate and respond to harms.The US submission was published by the US Embassy on Tuesday and was made in response to a consultation on the draft legislation. It said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 10:02 LONDON
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Iran school year opens amid steep private-school fee increases and falling enrolment
Iran's new academic year has opened with private-school fees rising sharply in some cases and enrolment falling in parts of Tehran. The pressure on families comes as households continue to face the effects of sanctions, fears of renewed conflict and a weak rial. The start of term has therefore become a test of how far education costs can rise before more families are priced out.President Masoud Pezeshkian marked the opening of the academic year by ringing the school bell at a girls' primary school in Tehran on Monday. The Ministry of Education has told schools to prioritise in-person teaching after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 07:10 LONDON
UK and US test-fire torpedo from uncrewed vessel in AUKUS first
The United Kingdom and the United States have for the first time test-fired a heavyweight torpedo from an uncrewed underwater vessel, in a trial carried out in UK waters last week. The announcement was made by the British government on Monday and described as a major step in autonomous naval technology. Officials said the live firing took place as part of work under AUKUS, the defence partnership linking the UK, the US and Australia.The trial used the British-built 12-metre undersea drone Excalibur, which launched a heavyweight torpedo jointly developed by the US and Australia. The British government said the test... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 03:59 LONDON
Merz meets CDU leaders in Berlin after fresh election defeats deepen pressure
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held an early meeting in Berlin with senior Christian Democratic Union leaders on Monday as he tried to steady his party after a series of damaging state-election defeats. The talks came after the CDU suffered losses in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, adding to pressure on Merz's leadership and the standing of his coalition government. The results have intensified debate inside the party over strategy, direction and how to respond to the rise of rivals on both the far right and the left.The most severe setback came in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where the CDU was ousted from the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 14:02 LONDON
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form alliance against government as tensions rise
The announcement of a new anti-government alliance by seven Ethiopian rebel groups has added to concerns about widening instability across several regions of the country. The coalition, called the Alliance for Survival, brings together armed groups active in Amhara, Oromia, Tigray and three other regions. It says its aim is to remove the government in Addis Ababa.The groups accuse Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's administration of presiding over war, genocide, mass destruction and poverty. They say Ethiopia is at risk of disintegration, and their statement presents the alliance as a response to what they describe as worsening national conditions. The coalition... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 10:01 LONDON
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AfD surges in German state elections as Merz faces pressure after exit polls
Exit polls from Sunday's state elections in Germany have strengthened the far-right Alternative for Germany, with the party projected to win 37% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and to make gains in Berlin. The results, if confirmed, would mark a major setback for Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his Christian Democratic Union, which is facing what would be its worst state-election result since 1949. Merz described the outcome as a "disaster" and said he would continue as chancellor despite speculation that the poor showing could force him to resign.The latest figures also underline the scale of the AfD's advance in eastern Germany and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 20:32 LONDON
Australia's Albanese urges US and China to strike AI deal ahead of UN talks
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on the United States and China to reach an agreement on artificial intelligence governance, saying humans must remain in control of the technology. He made the remarks while visiting Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, California, on his way to New York. Albanese said he would raise the issue of global AI rules with like-minded leaders at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly.He described AI as a global phenomenon and said there was a need for discussion about the framework for its rollout because the technology is moving quickly. Albanese said he accepts there are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 02:32 LONDON
Germany blames Russia for drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport amid hybrid-war tensions
Germany has directly blamed Russia for a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport, escalating tensions between Berlin and Moscow over what German officials describe as hybrid warfare in Europe. The incident is being linked by German authorities to a broader pattern of pressure tactics that combine military and non-military methods without open conflict. The airport, which has been involved in logistics support for Kyiv, has now become part of a wider security dispute stretching beyond Ukraine.German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the sending of a drone carrying explosives followed a "well-established pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe". The row comes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 18:59 LONDON
Germany receives first F-35 fighter jet amid NATO rearmament
Germany has received its first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet, marking the start of deliveries under a 35-aircraft order placed in 2022. The aircraft was formally presented to the German government at Lockheed Martin's production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, during a ceremony attended by Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. The delivery comes as Germany accelerates military modernisation and raises defence spending alongside other European NATO members.Pistorius said the arrival of the aircraft represents the beginning of a new era for the German Air Force. He described the F-35A as the world's most advanced combat aircraft, citing its stealth features, integration... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 23:03 LONDON
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Tehran rally draws hundreds of thousands as Iran unveils new volunteer force
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in a government-organised rally in Tehran, where Iran presented a newly formed volunteer force linked to defence and emergency response preparations. Authorities said the mobilisation was part of a broader show of readiness as the country braces for the possibility of conflict. The event took place in downtown Tehran and featured participants in combat uniforms, alongside flags, weapons, drones and anti-aircraft batteries.Iranian authorities said 313,000 people joined the rally in the capital. Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps chief, Hassan Hassanzadeh, said more than 600,000 people had registered for the voluntary Janfada-ye-Iran campaign,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 19:00 LONDON
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
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
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
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