UN finds sharp rise in violence against women and girls in Gaza
The United Nations Population Fund says reports of violence against women and girls in the Gaza Strip have risen sharply, including cases of early and forced marriage. The agency says the trend is linked to the prolonged war, repeated displacement and the collapse of normal social protections. Testimony gathered from women in Gaza City and Khan Younis describes abuse in shelters and marriage arrangements made under extreme pressure.One report cited data collected by 10 organisations and said the crisis in Gaza has created conditions in which women and girls face escalating risks of gender-based violence. It said there had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 06:33 LONDON
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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
Canada joins P4M summit declaration backing multilateral reform and international law
Initial co-sponsors: Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, the European Union, India and Kenya. Signatories: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Guatemala, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Norway, San Marino, Slovakia, Spain, Türkiye and Uruguay. We come together at a time of profound global transformation. The escalating pace and scale of global change are reshaping our present and will define our collective future. We are concerned by growing polarisation, the spread of conflict, violations of international law and the increasing resort to power politics, protectionism, coercion and the threat or use of force. These trends are a threat to international peace and security... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:30 LONDON
Macron uses final UN speech to urge resistance to 'law of the jungle'
French President Emmanuel Macron used his final address to the United Nations General Assembly as France's leader to call on countries to defend international law and the UN system. Speaking in New York on Tuesday, he warned against what he described as a return to the "law of the jungle" and urged governments to stand firm in the face of what he called the abuse of power by empires. He also linked the speech to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, making the remarks one of his most direct interventions on the global stage before leaving office.Macron called for a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:30 LONDON
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Seven armed groups form alliance in Ethiopia, raising fears of renewed civil war
Seven armed groups in Ethiopia have announced an alliance aimed at toppling the government in Addis Ababa, according to the supplied report. The development has raised fresh concern that the country could be moving towards another period of large-scale conflict. The groups, described as former rivals, say they are acting together despite long-standing political and ideological differences.The announcement comes against a backdrop of repeated peace deals and ceasefires that have not ended armed confrontation in the country. The report says armed groups in Ethiopia have continued to fight one another as well as the military over many years. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:03 LONDON
Qatar emir warns Gulf is in one of its most dangerous phases amid Iran war
Qatar's emir has told the United Nations General Assembly that the Gulf is passing through what he described as one of its most dangerous phases. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said the regional crisis linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran could still be resolved through diplomacy. He also said Qatar was working to help address the conflict while defending its own territory and sovereignty.In remarks delivered on Tuesday, Sheikh Tamim said years of delayed diplomacy had contributed to the war on Iran. He said the crisis could be eased by reopening the Strait of Hormuz to maritime navigation,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 20:35 LONDON
Trump confirms direct US-Iran talks after UN speech threatening to 'annihilate' Iran
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that American and Iranian officials held direct talks on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, hours after he used his UN speech to threaten to "annihilate" Iran. The meeting lasted about three hours, according to the supplied material, and is described as the first confirmed direct contact between the two sides since the war began in February. Trump said another meeting would follow in the very near future, signalling that the diplomatic channel remains open despite the public escalation.The talks came after a highly confrontational address in which Trump... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 20:29 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
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US, Denmark and Greenland sign security deal expanding military access on the island
The United States, Denmark and Greenland have signed a security agreement in New York that expands US military access on the island while affirming Danish sovereignty and Greenlandic self-determination. The deal was signed on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly by US President Donald Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen. It is the latest step in a months-long effort to reduce tensions over Greenland's strategic role in the Arctic.Under the agreement, the US will be allowed to expand its military presence through the modernisation and enlargement of the existing Pituffik Space Base... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 18:29 LONDON
Yemen displacement warning rises as UN says more than 230,000 could be uprooted
The United Nations refugee agency has warned that renewed fighting in Yemen could drive a much larger wave of displacement, with more than 230,000 people potentially uprooted inside the country. It also said up to 10,000 refugees could cross the Red Sea to Djibouti in the coming months. The warning comes as fighting continues along Yemen's Red Sea coast, where the Houthis have launched a recent offensive.UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch said in Geneva that intensifying fighting could trigger more mass displacement. The agency said more than 3,000 people had already fled across the Red Sea to Djibouti over several days... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 14:30 LONDON
Berlin reacts as The Left wins historic vote amid AfD gains elsewhere
Berlin is reacting to an unprecedented election result that put The Left ahead in the capital, with the party's victory drawing particular attention in immigrant communities. Elif Eralp, the party's Berlin leader, is likely to become the city's first mayor with an immigrant background and its first mayor from The Left. The result has been read locally as a sharp contrast to the far-right AfD's gains in eastern Germany.The party won 25.7 percent of the vote, the highest share in the state, according to the reported results. A poll by broadcaster ZDF put Eralp's personal rating at 36 percent, also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 09:35 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
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Australia extends ADF post-service call-up obligation to ten years
Australia's Defence Force will require new recruits to remain available for call-up for ten years after leaving service, doubling the previous post-service commitment period. The change takes effect on October 1 and applies automatically to new recruits, while existing members will be able to opt in. The policy is intended to expand the pool of personnel available in a crisis and comes after a 2024 review said the reserve system could be asked to do more.Under the revised arrangement, former personnel will remain on the books in what is described as service category two, an unpaid contingency reserve with no... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 08:33 LONDON
Mali marks independence amid worsening insurgent pressure and fuel blockade
Mali is marking its 66th independence anniversary against a backdrop of intensifying security pressure, with armed groups expanding their reach and the government struggling to protect key supply routes. In Bamako, a fuel blockade has exposed how vulnerable the capital remains to disruption from outside the city. The situation has sharpened concerns over the state's ability to control territory across a country that has faced years of conflict.The latest escalation comes after an attack on an army camp in Dioura on 10 September, less than two weeks before the anniversary. The assault was carried out by Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 02:00 LONDON
UN condemns attempted Houthi strike on Riyadh as Yemen displacement passes 130,000
The United Nations has condemned continued cross-border attacks by Houthi forces against Saudi Arabia, including an attempted strike on the capital, Riyadh. The source does not provide details on the timing of the attack or any damage, casualties, or interception results. The condemnation is linked in the same source to the wider conflict inside Yemen, where fighting is driving a major displacement crisis. The report says Yemen is experiencing one of its fastest displacement surges in years. The only figure given is that displacement has surged past 130,000. No further breakdown is provided on where the displaced people are located,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 01:02 LONDON
Guterres says world is getting worse as UN Security Council remains paralysed
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said the state of the world is getting worse as wars multiply and become more complex, warning that divisions among major powers have paralysed the Security Council. In an interview on Monday, on the eve of his final address to the UN General Assembly, he said the deadlock is leaving the most vulnerable people in "very dramatic situations". He also questioned whether the UN can still meet today's global crises.Guterres said the involvement of "superpowers" and key council members in current conflicts has helped create a crisis marked by continued violations of international law.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 18:32 LONDON
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Sudan humanitarian truce efforts keep failing as fighting worsens
Efforts to secure a humanitarian truce in Sudan are continuing to fail as fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces intensifies. The latest push, backed by the United States, is aimed at a 90-day pause to allow aid deliveries, but the warring sides have continued to prioritise battlefield gains. The result is a deepening crisis for civilians already facing severe shortages and displacement.According to the supplied material, renewed mediation efforts have repeatedly hit a dead end. The United Nations has warned that Sudan's humanitarian system is on the brink of collapse, while aid groups are urging... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 12:59 LONDON
Eighteen suspects flown to Florida in Haiti president Moïse killing case
Eighteen suspects accused in the 2021 assassination of former Haitian President Jovenel Moïse 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 Moïse 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
Cuba works to restore power after another nationwide blackout as outages continue
Union Electrica said power was being restored gradually across Cuba after a major blackout spread from five eastern provinces to the whole island. The state-run utility said nearly half of Havana customers had regained electricity as crews worked to bring the grid back online. The outage is the latest in a series of nationwide disruptions that have repeatedly affected daily life across the country.Authorities said the collapse was caused by a failure in high-voltage transmission lines in the central part of the country, with unstable weather conditions also cited as a factor. The blackout is at least the sixth this... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 19:59 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
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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
More than 112,000 displaced in Yemen as fighting drives thousands to Djibouti
The United Nations says more than 112,000 people have been displaced in Yemen as fighting intensifies between Houthi forces and Saudi-backed forces loyal to the internationally recognised government. The displacement has also pushed nearly 3,000 people to flee by boat to Djibouti across the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The latest figures point to a fast-moving humanitarian crisis that is spreading beyond Yemen's borders.According to the International Organization for Migration, most of the internally displaced people have moved in the last two weeks. The main areas affected are Yemen's west coast and the provinces of Taiz and Lahj. Abdusattor Esoev, the organisation's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 18:00 LONDON
UAE adviser says trust with Iran will take years to rebuild
Trust between the United Arab Emirates and Iran will take years to rebuild, according to a senior UAE presidential adviser who spoke in Dubai on Thursday. Dr Anwar Gargash said the two countries must continue to maintain relations because they are neighbours, but he drew a clear distinction between keeping channels open and restoring confidence. His remarks came against the backdrop of attacks on Gulf states and wider regional security tensions.Gargash made the comments at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai. He said the UAE was managing the current crisis while also assessing the future of its relationship with Tehran.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 17:00 LONDON
India-Pakistan naval collision in the Arabian Sea raises escalation fears
Pakistan and India have traded fresh accusations after their naval vessels collided in the Arabian Sea, prompting both governments to summon each other's diplomats. Pakistan said the Indian warship entered its exclusive economic zone, while India said the collision took place in international waters. The incident has sharpened concern about unintended escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbours, coming more than a year after their four-day air war in May 2025.According to the supplied material, the collision happened on Tuesday and the diplomatic protests followed on Wednesday. Pakistan's Foreign Office said its navy had been conducting the biennial SEASPARK-26 exercise inside its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 15:00 LONDON
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Djibouti seeks urgent aid as Yemen arrivals rise beyond national capacity
Djibouti has appealed for urgent international assistance after officials said the number of people arriving from Yemen has already exceeded the country's capacity. Interior Minister Omar Abdi Said said more than 2,500 Yemenis had arrived since Thursday last week, with the total expected to rise to about 10,000 in the coming weeks. The arrivals are linked to heavy fighting in western Yemen, where civilians are continuing to flee across the Red Sea to Djibouti.Said said the influx of migrants has already exceeded national capacity and that the country is facing increasing pressure as international funding declines. He called on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 17:03 LONDON
Norway sovereign wealth fund faces renewed scrutiny as Israeli holdings rise to $2.4bn
Norway's sovereign wealth fund is facing fresh criticism after the value of its remaining Israeli holdings rose sharply in the first half of 2026. The fund's investments in Israeli companies reached $2.4bn, according to the supplied report, even though it has not made new investments in Israeli firms since reducing its exposure last year. Campaign groups and charities say the gains deepen ethical concerns over links to companies connected with Israel's military and occupation infrastructure.The fund's Israeli holdings were cut from 61 companies to 29 last year, with the reduction justified at the time by what was described as the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 15:05 LONDON
China urges early reopening of Strait of Hormuz as it signals support for Iran
China has said it is willing to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with Iran and to safeguard what it called Iran's legitimate rights and interests. The comments came during a meeting in Beijing between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi. Wang also urged all parties to take effective measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz at an early date.The meeting took place on Wednesday, a week before Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned trip to the United States, where he is expected to meet President Donald Trump. According to the remarks reported from the meeting, Wang said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 15:02 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
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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
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
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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 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
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
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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
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
