UNESCO Grants Enhanced Protection to Middle East Cultural Heritage Sites Amid Ongoing Conflict
Since the Middle East conflict began on 28 February, multiple cultural heritage sites located in Israel, Iran, and Lebanon have sustained attacks. These sites hold significant cultural value. UNESCO, the United Nations agency responsible for education, science, and culture, has taken action to safeguard these landmarks by granting them 'enhanced protection' status. This measure is aimed at preventing further damage and preserving cultural heritage amidst ongoing hostilities in the region. The enhanced protection designation by UNESCO emphasizes the international commitment to preserving sites of major cultural significance during wartime conditions. No additional operational impacts or specific incidents related to these... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 19:33 LONDON
President Meloni Addresses Maritime Navigation and Security in Strait of Hormuz Conference
My thanks, of course, to President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer for this initiative. I consider this initiative to be extremely important, which is why I wanted to be here in person. Freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is clearly an absolutely central issue for our nations , for Italy, for Europe, and for the international community as a whole. This is obviously about affirming a cornerstone principle of international law , a principle that applies to Hormuz and to any other passage on which global supply chains depend. However, it is obviously also a huge economic issue:... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 19:02 LONDON
Lebanese Army Reports Ceasefire Violations Shortly After Lebanon-Israel Truce Begins
A ten-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel came into effect on April 17, 2026, aimed at reducing hostilities along their shared border.However, the Lebanese army reported several violations of the truce in the southern border region shortly after the ceasefire started.The Lebanese military confirmed that despite the official start of the ceasefire, there were multiple incidents that breached the terms of the agreement.These violations were noted within hours of the truce taking effect.No immediate casualties or large-scale disruptions have been reported in connection with these violations.The Lebanese army has issued warnings regarding the breaches, underscoring the fragile nature of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 11:31 LONDON
US President Trump announces historic talks between Israel and Lebanon leaders
US President Donald Trump announced that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon are scheduled to speak on Thursday, marking what could be the first direct communication between the two countries in decades.This announcement comes amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East involving Iran-backed groups.Trump's claim has not been confirmed by either Israeli or Lebanese officials.The proposed talks would represent a significant diplomatic development given the longstanding hostilities between the two nations.The conflict escalated after Hezbollah, a Lebanon-based armed group backed by Iran, attacked Israel on March 2.This led to an Israeli military offensive in Lebanon, intensifying regional tensions.Lebanese authorities have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Apr 2026 11:31 LONDON
Trump warns UK trade deal 'can always be changed' amid strained relations
US President Donald Trump has indicated that the existing trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom "can always be changed." Speaking to Sky News on April 15, 2026, Trump described the trade agreement, which was signed in May last year, as favorable to the UK but suggested it remains subject to renegotiation.Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for his government's stance on the ongoing US-Israel conflict, highlighting that the UK did not support the US in the war against Iran.He stated that the "special relationship" between the two countries "had been better" and expressed disappointment... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 12:09 LONDON
US and Iran fail to reach peace deal after marathon talks in Pakistan
The United States and Iran concluded a 21-hour round of peace talks in Islamabad without reaching an agreement, leaving the future of the fragile ceasefire uncertain.The talks, the highest-level direct engagement between the two countries in decades, aimed to end ongoing hostilities in the Middle East.US Vice President JD Vance, who led the American delegation, stated that Iran chose not to accept the terms proposed by the US.He emphasized that the US sought an affirmative commitment from Iran not to pursue nuclear weapons, a core objective of the negotiations.No formal agreement was reached, and the ceasefire, initially agreed upon for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Apr 2026 08:03 LONDON
US and Iran Delegations Begin Peace Talks in Islamabad to End Middle East Conflict
US and Iranian officials have commenced peace negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan, aimed at ending the six-week-old conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.A US government plane carrying senior US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, landed in the Pakistani capital on April 11, 2026, marking the start of these talks.The discussions seek to establish a permanent ceasefire following a war that has resulted in thousands of deaths across the Middle East.The Iranian delegation includes Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Ghalibaf.The conflict has caused significant casualties, including over 150 fatalities from a missile strike... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Apr 2026 10:39 LONDON
