Hurricane Polo reaches rare Category 5 strength off Mexico as warnings widen
Hurricane Polo has strengthened into a rare Category 5 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast, with officials warning of dangerous conditions even though a direct landfall is not expected. The storm was assessed on Tuesday after a Hurricane Hunter aircraft flew into it and recorded sustained winds near 180 mph, or 285 km/h. It is moving slowly northwest over very warm waters and is forecast to skirt the south-western coast rather than strike land directly.The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Miami-based National Hurricane Center described Polo as "extremely dangerous" and said its intensification over 24 hours was "truly remarkable". Mexico's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 05:59 LONDON
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Fiji review proposes scrapping coup immunity, including for current prime minister
Fiji's Constitution Review Commission has tabled a report in parliament recommending sweeping changes to the country's supreme law. The proposals would remove immunity protections for people involved in past military coups and restore a bicameral legislature. The report was presented at a special sitting in Suva on Tuesday, with lawmakers given a USB stick containing the more than 200-page document.The review says immunity described as "absolute and irrevocable" should be reversed for those involved in the coups of 1987, 2000 and 2006. That would include current Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who was behind the 1987 coups. The commission also recommends... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 04:59 LONDON
Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for Trump meeting as Taiwan and AI dominate agenda
Xi Jinping is due to arrive in Washington on Tuesday for a state visit that will culminate in a meeting with Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday. The trip comes as the two governments try to manage a fragile relationship marked by trade tensions, technology controls and strategic rivalry. According to the supplied reporting, Taiwan and artificial intelligence are now among the most prominent issues expected to shape the talks.The Chinese president is scheduled to land at Joint Base Andrews, where Trump is expected to greet him, before a series of official events later in the week. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 04:29 LONDON
Canada pledges aid for Palestinians and signals trade restrictions over West Bank settlements at UNGA
Canada has announced C$100 million in new assistance for Palestinians and said it is considering trade restrictions on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The announcement came on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where several Western leaders have used their speeches to press for action on Gaza and the wider conflict. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the funding is intended to help preserve the possibility of a two-state solution.Carney said 80% of the money will go to direct humanitarian aid, while the remaining 20% will support peace and security,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 03:59 LONDON
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Trump and Burnham meet at UN as Chagos deal comes under scrutiny
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Andy Burnham held their first face-to-face meeting at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, according to the supplied report. The encounter has drawn attention because it comes soon after Burnham took office and because the two leaders publicly disagreed over the Chagos Islands deal. Several front pages described the meeting as a significant early test of the new British leader's approach to Washington.The report says Trump told the papers he could "do business" with Burnham, while also criticising the Chagos agreement as "terrible" and "ridiculous". It adds that Burnham reversed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 03:35 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
South Sudan dissolves unity government ahead of first national elections
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has dissolved the country's transitional unity government and appointed a caretaker administration as the country moves towards its first-ever national elections. The decree was read out on the national broadcaster and took effect on Tuesday. It ends a power-sharing arrangement created under the 2018 peace deal that helped halt years of civil war.According to the decree, all vice-presidents, ministers and local administrators have been removed, and both the national and state assemblies have been dissolved. The judiciary and security institutions remain in place. The decree also says Kiir will stay in office during the election... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 03:30 LONDON
Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for energy ceasefire after Trump talks in New York
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Kyiv is ready for a bilateral energy ceasefire with Russia after separate talks with US President Donald Trump and the UK leader in New York. He said the discussions, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, covered the war, air defences and possible de-escalatory steps. Zelenskyy also warned that Russia may be preparing a new massive attack.Zelenskyy said the meeting with Trump lasted about 40 minutes and focused on efforts to end Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, now in its fifth year. He described the talks as positive and productive, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 02:59 LONDON
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Iran cancels flights to Baghdad and Muscat as US aviation sanctions take effect
Iranian aviation officials have begun cancelling flights to Baghdad and Muscat as new United States sanctions take effect, according to reports from state-linked media. The disruption comes as Tehran tries to keep other international routes operating while facing pressure on the services that support its carriers abroad. Officials are also seeking to redirect some Baghdad-bound flights to Najaf Airport in Iraq.A spokesman for Iran's Civil Aviation Organization said the agency was negotiating so that flights scheduled for Baghdad could be rerouted to Najaf Airport. Another report said talks with Oman were also under way, while flights to Istanbul and other... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 01:30 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Surges, Oil Slides and Metals Shine Across Asia-Pacific
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a strong risk-on tone, led by a sharp jump in the Nikkei 225 and gains in Hong Kong and Seoul. The standout cross-asset move was a steep drop in WTI crude, while natural gas, silver, platinum, palladium and ether all advanced. The yen weakened against the dollar, the yuan firmed modestly, and gold was little changed, suggesting investors were rotating toward cyclical and commodity-linked trades while watching currency and energy signals closely. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Sep 2026 01:15 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
ShinyHunters claims FBI data theft in cyberattack on jobs site
A hacking group calling itself ShinyHunters has claimed it carried out a cyberattack on the FBI and stole data linked to the majority of current and former FBI employees. The group said it also obtained information on people who applied for jobs with the bureau. The FBI said it is investigating unauthorised activity affecting FBIjobs.gov.According to the claim posted on a dark-web site, the group said it targeted the FBI in response to a May 2026 announcement by the agency that described the hackers' methods and warned targets not to pay them. The group also shared what it said was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 00:30 LONDON
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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
Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran at UN as diplomacy continues in New York
President Donald Trump has escalated his language on Iran at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, saying he faces a "big decision" on whether to strike the country again or pursue a peace deal. He told delegates he could "annihilate" the Islamic Republic if the conflict is not resolved, putting the threat at the centre of his address. The remarks came during a day of high-level diplomacy on the sidelines of the assembly, where he was meeting more than a dozen world leaders.Trump spoke before a standing-room-only audience, with a member of Iran's delegation present in the chamber.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 22:59 LONDON
US and Iran hold three-hour talks at UN General Assembly in New York
US President Donald Trump said American officials held a three-hour meeting with an Iranian delegation on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He described the talks as "very good" and "very productive", and said another meeting was scheduled "in the very near future". The meeting adds a new diplomatic development to an already tense week at the annual gathering of world leaders.Trump said US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner took part in the discussions with Iranian leaders. Witkoff also described the meeting as very good, but neither he nor Trump gave details of what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 22:29 LONDON
Saudi Arabia condemns Houthi targeting of Mecca as security alert deepens
Saudi Arabia's King Salman has condemned Yemen's Houthi movement after the kingdom said it intercepted a drone launched towards Mecca. The king described the group as a "terrorist militia" and called the targeting of the holy city a "heinous crime", according to the official Saudi Press Agency. The comments were made during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, in a rare public intervention by the 90-year-old monarch.The latest remarks come after Saudi Arabia said last week that it had intercepted a drone aimed at Mecca, an allegation the Houthis denied. Houthi leader Abdel-Malik al-Houthi called the Saudi claim "a heinous lie",... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:59 LONDON
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Trump and Andy Burnham meet for first time in New York on sidelines of UN General Assembly
Donald Trump and Andy Burnham met for the first time in New York on Tuesday, holding talks on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The encounter was followed by brief public remarks and questions from reporters, with both men striking a positive tone about the exchange. Trump said he believed Burnham would be a "great prime minister" and described him as having "a lot of assets on his side." Burnham, in turn, thanked the president and said the pair had established a "good connection." The meeting covered Ukraine, the Falkland Islands and trade, according to Burnham.Trump said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:38 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
Typhoon Dujuan leaves at least four dead near Tokyo as rescue teams search for six missing
Typhoon Dujuan has left at least four people dead in Japan, with six others still missing as rescue teams continue work in the Tokyo region. The storm brought torrential rain, flooded streets and landslides to parts of eastern Japan, disrupting travel and damaging homes near the capital. Officials confirmed the latest casualty figures on Tuesday as emergency crews searched affected neighbourhoods in Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures.The supplied report says the typhoon dumped record-breaking rainfall around Tokyo, leaving more than 45,000 households in Chiba without power and damaging more than 460 houses. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said three people... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:32 LONDON
EU condemns Russia's 18-20 September State Duma elections and rejects vote in occupied Ukraine
The State Duma elections held by Russia on 18, 20 September underscored the continued and deepening erosion of democracy in Russia, taking place in an increasingly authoritarian political environment. The absence of any level playing field was further exacerbated by Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine and ongoing illegal occupation of Ukrainian territories. Russian authorities have continued to increase the systematic and institutionalised internal and transnational repression to exclude any democratic opposition forces from contesting the status quo. The decision to exclude candidates from the Yabloko party from running on the federal list further limited the choice for Russian... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:31 LONDON
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Costa, Lula, Ruto and Carney unveil P4M multilateralism initiative ahead of UN week
As world leaders head to the UN General Assembly in New York this week, we confront a paradox. The global community is more interdependent than ever, even as it becomes more fragmented and polarized. Our economies are deeply intertwined. Technology links billions of people across borders, while capital, goods, data and ideas move at speeds that would have been unimaginable when the United Nations was founded in 1945. Global trade reached a record $35 trillion last year and six billion people -almost three-quarters of humanity- are connected to the internet. However, geopolitics is moving the other way. 2025 saw 65... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:30 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
Costa opens first Partners for Multilateralism meeting with six co-hosts
President António Costa opened the first meeting of Partners for Multilateralism, saying he was pleased to co-host the initiative with Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, India and Kenya. He described the gathering as a wide and diverse representation of the international community, bringing together partners from different regions, cultures and histories. Costa said the world is at a critical moment, with conflict spreading and international law, including the United Nations Charter, being repeatedly violated. He said this includes violations by permanent members of the UN Security Council. He also said the multilateral system is under stress while climate change, pandemics, artificial... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:30 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
Wall Street closes sharply higher as AI chips surge, oil sinks and crypto joins the risk-on rally
Executive summary: US stocks finished broadly higher, led by a powerful rebound in AI and semiconductor shares. The S&P 500 rose 2.36%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 4.86% and the Russell 2000 added 0.68%, while the Dow Jones slipped 0.44%. The biggest moves came in SOXX, Meta, Nvidia and Tesla, alongside a steep drop in WTI crude and a jump in Bitcoin. The session points to a market rotating toward growth, while energy and financials lagged. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
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
Papua New Guinea police raid Port Moresby property in alleged trafficking and online scam case
Police in Papua New Guinea have raided a property in Port Moresby and said they found 39 Indonesian nationals who were allegedly being held against their will. Investigators said the men and women were discovered in a three-bedroom house in the capital on Tuesday morning. Police also said the group was being forced to operate an online scam from inside the property.According to police, the alleged victims had been recruited through social media and had been in Papua New Guinea for about a month. A police spokesperson said early inquiries suggested they were locked inside the house and were not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:00 LONDON
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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
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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
ECHR hears case of 10 Ukrainian children missing after Crimea annexation
The European Court of Human Rights has heard a case concerning 10 Ukrainian children who disappeared after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. The children were reportedly taken from childcare institutions and later put up for adoption. Their whereabouts have not been confirmed since then, according to the group that brought the case.The case was lodged by the Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union, which argues that Russian nationality was imposed on the children after they were taken from institutions in Crimea. The organisation says the children were between one and five years old at the time. It says repeated requests by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 19:32 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
US F-16 crashes near Spangdahlem air base in western Germany
A US F-16 fighter jet crashed near Spangdahlem air base in western Germany on Tuesday during or after a training exercise, according to military and air traffic control statements. One pilot ejected safely and was receiving medical treatment. Emergency response personnel were at the scene as the cause of the crash remained under investigation.The US military said the aircraft was assigned to Spangdahlem air base, which is used by US forces in Germany. In a separate statement, Germany's air traffic control authority said four F-16s had been taking part in a training exercise. It said two jets were still in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 18:37 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
Day News Recap: Ukraine hit by fresh Russian strikes as UN tensions, Houthi escalation and AI calls dominate
Russia launched overnight missile and drone strikes across several regions of Ukraine, killing at least three people and damaging industrial and energy infrastructure, in the latest attack on the country’s power and production network. 🔗In Russia, preliminary results showed Vladimir Putin’s United Russia winning a record supermajority in the State Duma, while separate reports said Russian voters abroad backed the liberal New People party by a wide margin and Moscow is quietly modernising bomb shelters in the capital and St Petersburg. 🔗 🔗 🔗At the United Nations in New York, Donald Trump used his General Assembly speech to threaten Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Sep 2026 18:20 LONDON
Three Men Charged in Interstate Kidnapping Scheme in Midtown Manhattan
U.S. authorities in the Southern District of New York have charged Dani Amanuel, Kenny Fetiere, and Kibret Meles in connection with an interstate kidnapping scheme. Attorney Jamie McDonald and FBI Assistant Director in Charge James C. Fetiere and Meles were arrested this morning. They are expected to be presented today before U.S. The source provides no further details on the alleged kidnapping, the specific roles attributed to each defendant, or any additional operational impact. It states only that the charges relate to their roles in the interstate kidnapping scheme and that the court appearance is scheduled for today in Manhattan.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 17:33 LONDON
Manchester Jewish community plot disrupted after two men arrested on terrorism suspicion
Police in Manchester have said they disrupted a suspected terrorist plot targeting the city's Jewish community after arresting two men on Sunday. The men, both in their 30s, were detained in the Northern Quarter area of the city centre at 14:45 BST on suspicion of offences under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000. The Metropolitan Police said the investigation is being led by counter-terrorism officers and remains ongoing.Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans said the arrests followed a long-running proactive investigation and had led to the disruption of what police believe was a plot to target the Jewish community in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 17:33 LONDON
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Russia quietly modernises bomb shelters in Moscow and St Petersburg
Russia is quietly modernising bomb shelters in Moscow and St Petersburg, with procurement records showing tens of millions of roubles being allocated for repairs that have not been publicly announced. The work comes as Ukrainian drone strikes intensify against Russian territory, adding pressure on civil defence systems in the two largest cities. The procurement data points to a broader effort to restore and adapt shelter infrastructure that in many cases dates back decades.State procurement records show 39 million roubles were allocated in early September to restore nine facilities in three districts of Moscow's South-West administrative region. That area is home... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 17:30 LONDON
Major US outlets boycott pooled Trump coverage amid White House media ban and new video stream
The White House has launched a round-the-clock YouTube video stream while the dispute over access to President Donald Trump's events continues to widen. The move comes after CNN, MS NOW and Politico were barred from White House reporting, prompting a broader boycott by major television networks and a lawsuit from the excluded outlets. The row has now shifted from a press access dispute into a wider fight over who controls the public presentation of the presidency.According to the information provided, the new White House stream is not a conventional television network but a 24-hour online feed carrying speeches, administration announcements,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 16:59 LONDON
Europe closes higher as energy swings, stronger dollar and crypto risk appetite shape the session
Executive summary: European equities finished higher, led by the DAX, FTSE 100 and Euro Stoxx 50, while Brent crude fell back below $101 and gold eased. Natural gas, Ether and global autos were among the strongest movers in the broader cross-asset tape, pointing to a session driven by shifting energy prices, currency moves and renewed risk appetite in select cyclical assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Sep 2026 16:45 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 Nausėda 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.Nausėda 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
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Houthis push into Yemen's Kahboub Mountains near Red Sea shipping routes
Houthi forces are attempting to advance into the Kahboub Mountains in southern Yemen after seizing much of the country's Red Sea coast in a lightning offensive this month. The fighting has shifted into rugged high ground overlooking approaches to Bab al-Mandeb, a chokepoint linking the Indian Ocean to the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. The move is being watched closely because control of the mountains could strengthen Houthi positions near one of the world's most important shipping routes.The renewed clashes have ended the relative calm that had largely held since 2022, according to the supplied reporting. The mountains span... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 16:30 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
Wall Street Opens Higher as AI Chips Surge, Oil Slides and Tech Leads the Tape
Executive summary: US stocks opened broadly higher, led by a powerful rebound in AI and semiconductor shares, while crude oil tumbled and energy stocks lagged. The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 both advanced sharply, Bitcoin and Ether also climbed, and the move lower in WTI crude helped reinforce a risk-on tone across growth assets. Banks and gold were softer, while the Dow was nearly flat. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
US open to UN meeting with Iran amid conflicting reports over Strait of Hormuz
The United States said it is open to meeting Iran at the UN General Assembly as conflicting reports circulated over whether Tehran had privately offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days. The reports, attributed to unnamed Iranian officials, quickly drew denials from Iranian state-affiliated media, leaving the status of any possible diplomatic channel unclear. The episode comes as tensions over Iran's nuclear programme and regional security continue to shape the wider diplomatic agenda in New York.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that Washington was open to a meeting with Iran at the UN, although... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 14:33 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
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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
Iraq presses ahead with plan to collect 6 million weapons despite militia pushback
Iraq says it will continue a nationwide effort to collect an estimated 6 million weapons held outside official institutions, even as it softens a key deadline and faces resistance from armed factions. The Interior Ministry said the campaign is moving ahead through negotiation rather than force. Officials say the aim is to bring weapons under state control and reduce the influence of groups operating outside the formal security system.Deputy Interior Minister Hussein al-Awadi said the September 30 deadline, which had been linked to the final withdrawal of US-led coalition forces, is now being treated as the start of a regulatory... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 13:32 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
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine hit by overnight strikes as regional tensions and rights disputes deepen
Russian missile and drone strikes overnight hit several regions of Ukraine, killing at least three people and damaging industrial and energy infrastructure, in the latest attack on the country’s power and production network. 🔗In the Middle East, the G7 called on Yemen’s Houthi movement to stop attacks on Saudi Arabia and civilian shipping after a renewed escalation that included a strike on Riyadh, while Iran and Pakistan held talks in Tehran as regional diplomacy continued amid rising US tensions. 🔗 🔗Australia faced two separate security and policy disputes, with officials investigating how F 35 fighter jet parts bound for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Sep 2026 12:22 LONDON
Ineos to mothball three Hull chemical sites as UK gas prices bite
Ineos is pausing production at three chemical sites in Hull, in a move the company says is being driven by high UK gas prices. The decision affects plants that make industrial inputs used across pharmaceuticals, clothing, cosmetics, detergents, construction materials and military explosives. The company said two plants are already shut and a third will stop production in the coming days.The firm said up to 4,000 jobs are affected, including about 1,000 direct roles and 3,000 in the supply chain. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who leads the industrial group, said the company was being forced to mothball some of what it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 12:00 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
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
Russian overnight strikes hit Ukraine's industrial and energy infrastructure
Russian missile and drone attacks overnight hit several regions of Ukraine, killing at least three people and damaging industrial and energy infrastructure. The strikes affected the Dnipropetrovsk, Chernihiv and Poltava regions, according to Ukrainian officials. Power was also cut to nearly 100,000 consumers in the north of the country.Officials said the heaviest damage was reported in Dnipro, where three people were killed and six others were wounded. Regional authorities said missiles, drones and artillery damaged business and warehouse premises in the city, while strikes also hit industrial sites in Pavlohrad and Kryvyi Rih. Ukraine's air force said the overnight barrage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 10:00 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
G7 condemns Houthi strikes on Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Red Sea shipping
The G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, together with the High Representative of the European Union, condemned continued Houthi strikes in Yemen and against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The group said the situation in Yemen poses an unacceptable threat to regional stability and security, global energy security, and maritime security in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait. The statement said the strikes include attacks affecting civilians and civilian infrastructure and are worsening humanitarian suffering. The ministers expressed full solidarity with the legitimate Government of Yemen and the Kingdom... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 09:32 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
EU budget talks intensify in Brussels as ministers split over spending priorities
European affairs ministers met in Brussels on Tuesday as negotiations over the European Union's next seven-year budget gathered pace under Ireland's rotating Council presidency. The talks are focused on the bloc's spending framework for 2028 to 2034, with member states divided over how large the budget should be and which priorities should be protected. Agriculture and regional support are at the centre of the dispute, alongside wider questions about the EU's expanding responsibilities.Speaking as he arrived at the meeting, Ireland's Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne said many member states wanted to safeguard Common Agricultural Policy funding despite pressure from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 09:05 LONDON
Australia investigates missing F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong
Australia is investigating how F-35 fighter jet parts bound for the United States were diverted to Hong Kong and remain unaccounted for months later. The case has raised questions about the handling of sensitive defence supply chains and the route taken by components linked to the multinational fighter programme. Officials say the Australian side of the chain is now being reviewed.Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles said the Department of Defence is examining what happened after the parts, transported by another third party on behalf of Lockheed Martin, did not reach their intended destination. He said "very much everything that has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 09:02 LONDON
G7 warns Houthis to stop strikes on Saudi Arabia after attack on Riyadh
G7 leaders have called on Yemen's Houthi movement to stop attacks on Saudi Arabia and civilian shipping, after a renewed escalation that included a strike on Riyadh and reported Saudi strikes on Yemen's Mokha port. In a statement, the leaders urged the Houthis to immediately end military actions and threats against commercial vessels and to return to the political process in good faith. The appeal also came with a call for Iran to end its arming of and support for the group.The statement was issued by the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 08:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: UN gathers as wars, sanctions and Asia markets dominate a crowded global briefing
The United Nations General Assembly has opened in New York with nearly 130 heads of state and government due to speak, as the annual gathering begins against a backdrop of war, diplomatic strain and a push for new global rules on artificial intelligence. 🔗UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the world is getting worse as conflicts multiply and the Security Council remains paralysed, warning that divisions among major powers are weakening the international response to crises. 🔗 Twenty two world leaders have also called for urgent AI guardrails, while twenty countries and the European Union backed stronger global oversight and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Sep 2026 08:41 LONDON
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
Syria's Roj camp detainees report worsening raids, extortion and violence
Women and children held at Roj camp in northeastern Syria say conditions have deteriorated sharply, with reports of night raids, gunfire, extortion and assaults by camp security. The camp holds more than 2,300 women and children, many detained over alleged links to ISIL. Detainees and rights groups describe the site as a place of open-ended detention behind guarded fences and barbed wire.According to accounts gathered from detainees, the violence has intensified in recent months. One woman said bullets could pass through her family's tent when shooting starts, while others described guards throwing stones and a boy suffering a serious head... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 08:30 LONDON
Europe opens firmer as oil slumps, dollar strengthens and crypto-led risk appetite lifts cyclicals
Executive summary: European equities opened mostly higher, with the FTSE 100, DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 all in the green while the CAC 40 was little changed. The sharpest cross-asset move was in Brent crude, which fell almost 6.9%, easing an important inflation and energy-cost pressure point. The dollar also firmed against the euro and sterling, while gold slipped and Ether rallied, a mix that points to a market balancing lower oil with a stronger U.S. currency and selective risk-taking. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close higher as Nikkei surges, oil slumps and yen weakens
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended broadly firmer, led by a sharp rally in Seoul and a fresh record-style jump in Tokyo, while WTI crude tumbled more than 8% and the yen weakened further against the dollar. The move points to a session shaped by lower energy prices, stronger risk appetite in equities and a softer inflation impulse from commodities, even as gold eased and the dollar stayed bid. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Sep 2026 07:45 LONDON
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
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
Twenty countries and EU call for global AI oversight body ahead of UN talks
Twenty countries and the European Union have called for stronger international oversight of artificial intelligence, including the possible creation of a global body to set and enforce standards. The joint statement was released on Monday as world leaders prepare to discuss AI risks at the annual gathering of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. It says governments and industry should act immediately to ensure AI remains under human direction, oversight and control.The declaration was issued from the office of Finnish President Alexander Stubb and says countries should develop common standards, share reports of serious safety incidents and consider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 05:34 LONDON
Trump seeks Belarus potash deal amid Canada trade dispute
US President Donald Trump said Washington is working on a "massive" deal to buy potash from Belarus, signalling a possible shift in supply away from Canada as his administration intensifies a trade dispute with its northern neighbour. He said the price would be "substantially less" than what the United States is currently paying to Canada, describing the move as good news for American farmers and ranchers. The comments were made on his social media account and did not include any deal terms or a timeline.The announcement comes as Washington continues a quiet thaw with Minsk under Trump's second administration. Last... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 05:31 LONDON
UN says US strikes on alleged drug boats may amount to crimes against humanity as death toll rises
A United Nations human rights expert has said US attacks on suspected drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean may violate international law and could plausibly amount to crimes against humanity. The assessment focuses on a campaign of strikes carried out outside US territorial waters and comes amid continuing questions over the legal basis for the operation. The report says the strikes have killed at least 223 people in 68 attacks since September 2025.The report, published by Ben Saul, the UN special rapporteur on human rights and counterterrorism, says the US struck 68 vessels in international waters... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 05:29 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
Israeli artillery and airstrikes hit multiple towns in southern Lebanon
Israeli artillery shelling struck the outskirts of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, with machine-gun fire also directed toward the town, according to the National News Agency correspondent. The same report said Israeli artillery shelling also hit Kounin. A massive explosion was reported in Ainatha in the Bint Jbeil district. The report further said enemy warplanes launched an airstrike on the outskirts of Baraashit, also in Bint Jbeil district. In Marjeyoun district, Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike on Deir Seryan. In Nabatieh district, Israeli aircraft struck Nabatieh al-Fawqa, but the missile did not explode. The source provided no casualty figures, damage assessment, or... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 04:32 LONDON
Israeli shelling and drone strike reported on outskirts of Mayfadoun
The outskirts of Mayfadoun town came under intermittent Israeli artillery shelling, NNA reported on Monday. The report said the shelling affected the town's outskirts, without giving any further detail on duration or intensity. NNA correspondent also cited eyewitnesses in Mayfadoun saying an Israeli drone flew over the town before descending. According to those witnesses, the drone exploded on the roof of a house on the outskirts of the town. The source does not state whether there were casualties, injuries, or additional damage. It also does not provide any information on the identity of the house's occupants or on any wider... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 04:32 LONDON
Walid Jumblatt backs armistice talks if they lead to Israeli withdrawal
President Joseph Aoun on Monday received former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt at Baabda Palace, according to NNA. Jumblatt attended with his son, Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Teymour Jumblatt, and MP Wael Abou Faour. The meeting was held this afternoon and focused on the latest developments in Lebanon and the region in light of the current situation. During the visit, Jumblatt presented Aoun with a copy of his memoir, published under the title "A Destiny in This Levant: From the Civil War to the Impossible Peace." No further details were provided on the content of the discussion beyond... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 04:32 LONDON
Israeli drone drops sound bomb over Hadatha in south Lebanon
A National News Agency correspondent reported that a hostile drone dropped a sound bomb over the town of Hadatha in south Lebanon. The source gives no indication of damage, casualties, or any follow-up response on the ground. The report is limited to the single incident and identifies the object as a drone carrying out the drop. No additional details were provided about the aircraft's origin, the timing of the event, or whether there were any other strikes in the area. The source does not name any other actors beyond describing the drone as hostile. It also does not report injuries,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 04:31 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
Lithuania prepares evacuation plans amid Russia threats and drone incursions
Lithuania's prime minister has said the country has evacuation plans in place as it faces what he described as persistent threats from Russia. Mindaugas Sinkevičius said Lithuanians feel constantly threatened and that the country would not surrender if attacked. He also said Lithuania would fight back and engage in the event of an assault.Speaking in an interview, Sinkevičius said the plans cover a variety of scenarios, including moving elderly people out of cities smoothly and avoiding traffic jams. He said some of the preparations are not being discussed publicly in detail. The prime minister linked the security concern to recent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 02:59 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
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Surges, Oil Slumps and Asia Follows a Risk-On Lead
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a clear risk-on tone, led by a sharp jump in the Nikkei 225 and gains in Korea, Hong Kong and Australia. The biggest cross-asset move is the steep drop in WTI crude, which is easing inflation pressure and supporting equities, while the yen remains weak and the dollar stronger against the yen. Metals are firmer, with gold, silver, platinum and palladium all higher, and Ether is also rallying strongly. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 22 Sep 2026 01:15 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
China Briefs on Xi Visit, GDI Anniversary, Japan Typhon Deployment, and Pakistan Attack
This Foreign Ministry press conference in Beijing on September 21, 2026, covered a series of China's positions on the United States, the United Nations, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, and Pakistan. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun answered questions on bilateral diplomacy, regional security, trade controls, and a reported terrorist attack in Pakistan. On China-U.S. ties, Guo said President Xi Jinping will soon pay a state visit to the United States at the invitation of President Donald J. He said Xi will hold an in-depth exchange of views with Trump on major issues concerning bilateral ties and world peace and development. Guo said head-of-state... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 00:31 LONDON
Paramount settles with US states, clearing path for Warner Bros. merger
Paramount has reached a settlement with California and 11 other US states, removing a major legal obstacle to its planned $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The agreement clears the way for one of the largest media mergers in years, after months of legal and political scrutiny.The deal would bring together major film, television and news assets under a single company. Officials said the settlement includes commitments on film production, jobs and editorial independence at CNN and CBS News. The transaction had already been approved by the Trump administration in June without changes to the business terms, but 12... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 23:59 LONDON
WHO says Ebola vaccine trial underway in DRC's Ituri province
The World Health Organisation says an Ebola vaccine trial is underway in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with frontline health workers and other people involved in the response taking part. WHO said on Monday that 20,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine have been allocated for the research vaccination programme in Ituri province. The agency said the trial is aimed at improving understanding of how effective the vaccine is against Ebola Bundibugyo virus and at protecting individuals most exposed to it. WHO identified Ervebo as the only Ebola vaccine licensed for use during outbreaks caused by Bundibugyo virus. In support... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 23:01 LONDON
UAE Team Emirates-XRG names Tim Wellens to lead CRO Race title defence
UAE Team Emirates-XRG has announced its seven-man lineup for the CRO Race, with Tim Wellens set to lead the team's title defence. The race runs from Tuesday, 22 September through Sunday, 27 September in Croatia, and the Emirati squad goes in as defending champions after winning the overall title in the last two seasons. The team will start in Split for the third consecutive year, guided by sports directors Andrej Hauptman and Jan Polanc. Polanc finished fifth overall at the race in 2017, during UAE Team Emirates-XRG's debut season on the road. The team also says it has taken three... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 23:01 LONDON
Former Junglers leader Sanna Manjang appears in military trial in The Gambia
Sanna Manjang has appeared before a military court in Banjul on charges of desertion, in a case linked to The Gambia's efforts to address abuses committed under former president Yahya Jammeh. Manjang, who once led the paramilitary unit known as the Junglers, is accused of leaving the armed forces in 2017 after Jammeh lost power and went into exile. The hearing marks another step in a long-running accountability process that has continued since the end of Jammeh's 20-year rule.The court case centres on an allegation that Manjang was absent for a continuous period of nine years with the intention of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 22:37 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
NDB review says cyber unit issues are largely clarified and recommendations implemented
An administrative review by an independent law firm says the incidents in the cyber division of Switzerland's Federal Intelligence Service, the NDB, have been sufficiently clarified. The review concludes that recommendations from earlier reports have been basically implemented. The report says the next step is to complete the transformation of the NDB and allow a stable organizational and management structure to take effect. It states that there are no indications of data deletions on a large scale. The review says some uncertainty remains over the possible systematic sharing of network data, which cannot be ruled out. Those concerns were already... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 22:30 LONDON
Putin's party wins record supermajority in Russia's parliamentary vote
President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party has won a record supermajority in Russia's parliamentary election, according to near-complete official results released after three days of voting. The result gives the ruling party a strengthened grip on the State Duma and comes as the war with Ukraine continues to shape Russian politics. The vote was the first parliamentary election since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the first to include residents of four Ukrainian regions annexed by Moscow later that year.Official figures showed United Russia with more than 58% of the vote, putting it on course to secure more than three... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 22:00 LONDON
UK prosecutors bring first-ever Rwanda genocide charges against doctor
UK prosecutors have brought the first charges in the country linked to the 1994 Rwanda genocide, accusing a London-based doctor of offences including conduct ancillary to genocide and aiding crimes against humanity. Vincent Brown, who was formerly known as Vincent Bajinya, was arrested and charged on Monday after a seven-year investigation. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.The Crown Prosecution Service said the charges relate to allegations that Brown took part in the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda in 1994. Frank Ferguson, head of the service's counterterror division, said Brown is alleged to have directed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 21:30 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
Russia's United Russia wins record Duma supermajority as Kyiv drone strike hits Moscow
Russia's ruling United Russia party has secured a record supermajority in the State Duma, according to preliminary results from the country's tightly controlled parliamentary vote. Central Election Commission chief Ella Pamfilova said the party won 355 of the 450 seats, surpassing its previous high of 343 seats in 2016. The result gives the Kremlin-backed party more than the 301 seats needed to change the constitution.The three-day election excluded parties critical of the Kremlin or the war in Ukraine, and voting also took place in occupied parts of Ukraine, including Crimea and the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. Pamfilova said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
World leaders call for AI guardrails ahead of UN General Assembly in New York
Twenty-two world leaders have issued an urgent call for global guardrails on artificial intelligence, warning that rapid development could outpace the ability of governments and companies to manage emerging risks. The statement was released on the eve of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where AI safety is expected to be among the issues drawing attention. The leaders said AI must remain under human control and that current efforts to ring-fence the technology have been failing.The declaration was backed by a coalition of middle powers including Australia, Finland, Norway, Canada, Singapore and the European Commission. Australia's prime minister,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 19:30 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
China expels two senior military officers as anti-corruption purge deepens
China has expelled two senior military officers from the ruling Communist Party in a further escalation of a long-running anti-corruption drive inside the armed forces. The move affects Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, both of whom held senior roles in the Central Military Commission, the body at the centre of China's defence command structure. State media said the pair were accused of corruption, political disloyalty and serious misconduct.According to the official account, the two men "seriously violated political discipline and political rules, formed cliques and factions, and were disloyal and dishonest to the party". Investigations into them were announced in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 18:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran, Russia and Ukraine dominate a day of rising security tensions
Iran warned that its war with the United States is not over and said it has prepared for a long term confrontation, after fresh threats from Tehran and Washington over possible new strikes and wider retaliation. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it would hit new targets and use new weapons if the US attacks again, while Washington also threatened to ground Iranian airlines worldwide from Wednesday. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli forces detained at least 53 Palestinians in a raid on Biddu, northwest of Jerusalem, and placed the town under lockdown, while Gaza health officials said Israeli... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Sep 2026 18:22 LONDON
Russia's ruling party wins record Duma majority as war veterans enter parliament
United Russia says 49 veterans of the war against Ukraine have won seats in Russia's new State Duma, as the ruling party secured a record 355 of the 450 seats in the lower house. The figures were released after the first parliamentary election held since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The result leaves the legislature even more closely aligned with the Kremlin than before.The party's general secretary, Vladimir Yakushev, initially said 86 participants in what Moscow calls its "special military operation" would be elected, before later correcting the number to 49. United Russia's tally gives it a larger... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 17:29 LONDON
Trump signals aggressive AI acceleration, warns U.S. must beat China and avoid stifling growth
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "The same people that said, "We'll all be dead in twelve years because of Global Warming, " a name since "reborn" to Climate Change, because the Planet was cooling, not warming, and nobody was dead, are the people that are now saying that AI is going to kill us, that robots are going to attack us, and everything is a DISASTER. This is more of a Hoax than even that of RUSSIA, RUSSIA, RUSSIA, UKRAINE, UKRAINE, UKRAINE, UKRAINE, and Climate Change! We are leading now over... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 17:00 LONDON
Europe closes higher as stocks firm, Brent slides and Ether surges, with FX and metals sending mixed signals
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly higher, led by the Euro Stoxx 50, CAC 40 and DAX, while Brent crude fell sharply and Ether posted a double-digit jump. The session also featured a firmer dollar against the euro and sterling, a stronger yen move in USD/JPY terms, and gains across silver and the platinum group metals. The combination points to a market that is still balancing growth optimism, commodity disinflation and fast-moving cross-asset flows. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
US and China discuss AI incident channel as Trump-Xi summit nears
US and Chinese officials have discussed a proposed artificial intelligence notification mechanism that would allow the two sides to warn each other if an AI incident became serious enough to threaten national security. The idea was raised during talks in New York on Sunday between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of a planned meeting this week between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The proposal has been described as an AI hotline, although details of how it would work have not been made public.Bessent said Washington wanted a broader US-China... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 16:37 LONDON
Fresh blast at Syrian arms depot injures at least four as series of explosions continues
A fresh explosion at an arms depot in al-Eis, south of Aleppo, injured at least four people in the early hours of Monday, according to the supplied report. The blast is the latest in a series of incidents at weapons and ammunition sites across Syria this month. It comes amid continuing concern over how the country is storing and moving munitions as its armed forces are being rebuilt after years of war.The report says the Syrian Defence Ministry is investigating the causes of the repeated explosions. It also notes that at least 16 similar blasts have hit arms storage facilities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 16:30 LONDON
Trump says Russia has lost control of diesel industry and urges an end to the Ukraine war
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "The United States is working on a massive Deal with respect to the purchase of Potash from Belarus. The pricing would be for substantially less than we are currently paying to Canada, very good news for our Farmers and Ranchers. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" - "Russia has unfortunately lost control of its Diesel Oil Industry due to its War with Ukraine. A large number of their Diesel refineries have been blown up and are, at least temporarily, out of commission. This ridiculous... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 16:00 LONDON
Former Nodus Bank CEO Sentenced to 112 Months for Wire Fraud Conspiracy
Tomás Niembro Concha, 64, the former chief executive officer of Nodus International Bank, has been sentenced to 112 months in prison and three years of supervised release. The case concerns a multimillion-dollar wire fraud conspiracy tied to the Puerto Rican international bank. Niembro is identified in the source as a Spanish and Venezuelan national. According to the text, he led a scheme to fraudulently obtain at least $24.9 million from Nodus Bank. The source also says Niembro conspired to evade U.S. sanctions against Venezuela. In addition to the prison term and supervised release, he was ordered to forfeit over $16.9... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 15:02 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Mixed as Bitcoin, Chips and Tech Surge While Energy and Banks Lag
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a sharp risk-on tilt in growth assets and crypto, while energy and financials underperformed. Bitcoin jumped more than 11%, the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.3% and the S&P 500 gained 1.0%, but the Dow, Russell 2000, banks and energy stocks were lower. The move points to a session led by AI, chips and digital assets, with falling crude prices and a stronger dollar shaping the cross-asset backdrop. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
Moroccan parties intensify campaigning ahead of September 23 parliamentary vote
Political parties across Morocco are stepping up campaigning ahead of the September 23 legislative election, which will determine the country's next government. Campaign activity has moved into markets, neighbourhoods and party headquarters, with teams using loudspeakers, music, leaflets and online outreach to reach voters. The contest comes as parties try to persuade a large electorate in the final stretch before polling day.Twenty-seven political parties are competing for 395 seats in the House of Representatives. The election is taking place against a backdrop of rising living costs, pressure on public services and high youth unemployment. Official figures cited in the reporting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 14:33 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
Israeli raid in Biddu leaves at least 53 Palestinians detained as town is locked down
Israeli forces have carried out a raid in Biddu, northwest of Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank, detaining at least 53 Palestinians and placing the town under lockdown. Schools, shops and educational institutions were shut as troops searched homes and moved through the area. The operation began early on Monday and is the third incursion into Biddu since a Palestinian man from the town, suspected of killing an Israeli settler, was arrested.The Jerusalem Governorate said at least 53 young men were being held in an interrogation centre set up inside one of the houses seized during the raid. Biddu Mayor... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 14:00 LONDON
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
Noontime News Recap: Putin secures landslide as Xi plans US visit and regional tensions deepen
Vladimir Putin's United Russia party has won a landslide in Russia's parliamentary election, with preliminary results showing a record 355 seats in the State Duma and almost all ballots counted. The result gives Mr Putin a dominant grip on parliament after the first vote since the war in Ukraine began. 🔗Separate reporting on the same election said United Russia was on course for a sweeping victory with more than 90 percent of the vote in some counts, underlining the scale of the win and the renewed concern in Nato capitals about Russia's direction. 🔗China has confirmed that President Xi Jinping... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Sep 2026 12:22 LONDON
Russia election results show United Russia set to keep control amid wartime pressure
Preliminary results from Russia's parliamentary election suggest that United Russia, the party backed by President Vladimir Putin, will keep its grip on the State Duma. The outcome was described as unsurprising by a BBC Russia editor following the vote from Moscow. The election took place as Russia continued its war against Ukraine and faced economic hardship at home.The supplied report says the anti-war Yabloko party was removed from the ballot before polling day, although some of its candidates remained in a number of constituencies. That left the ruling party facing a field with limited opposition, reinforcing expectations that it would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 12:05 LONDON
Israeli fire kills three in Gaza as toll rises in separate incidents
Gaza health officials said Israeli fire killed three people, including a woman and a child, and wounded several others in separate incidents across the territory. The deaths were reported in Khan Younis in the south, Nuseirat in central Gaza and Jabalia in the north. Medical officials said the wounded were taken to hospitals after the incidents.Officials at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis said the body of an 11-year-old child, Ismail Al-Bardawil, was brought in after Israeli tanks opened fire on tents for displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area. In central Gaza, Al-Awda hospital said 31-year-old Fidaa Toutah died from wounds... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 12:03 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
Putin wins landslide in Russian parliamentary election amid renewed Nato concerns
Vladimir Putin's United Russia party has won a landslide in Russia's parliamentary election, according to results reported with almost all ballots counted. The outcome has intensified concerns among critics that the vote was tightly controlled and could be used to justify a harder line on Ukraine and Nato. The election result comes as countries bordering war-torn Ukraine remain on alert after repeated incidents near the Nato frontier.United Russia won almost 58% of the vote, a much stronger showing than five years ago, and secured an overwhelming majority in the State Duma. The Communist Party came second with about 14%, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 11:36 LONDON
US-China AI rivalry hardens as export controls and model restrictions intensify
The United States and China are moving deeper into a technology confrontation over artificial intelligence, with Washington using export controls to slow Chinese access to advanced chips and related equipment. The dispute is increasingly being described as an AI cold war, with both sides building separate supply chains and policy camps around the technology. The latest discussion centres on whether the United States can maintain its lead while limiting China's progress.According to the supplied material, Washington has already imposed restrictions on the sale of chips to China. In June, the US government also curbed the ability of Chinese companies to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 11:33 LONDON
Russia's United Russia wins record Duma majority in first parliamentary vote since Ukraine war began
Russia's ruling United Russia party has won a record 355 seats in the State Duma, according to preliminary results released after the country's three-day parliamentary election. The result gives President Vladimir Putin's party a supermajority in the 450-seat lower house of parliament. It is the first national parliamentary vote held since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Ella Pamfilova, who heads the election commission, announced the preliminary tally on Monday after almost all votes had been counted. The election took place over three days, and parties critical of Putin did not take part. The result surpasses the previous record set in 2016 and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 11:00 LONDON
Russia parliamentary election results point to United Russia landslide
Preliminary results from Russia's parliamentary election point to a dominant victory for United Russia, the party of President Vladimir Putin. With more than 90% of ballots counted, the ruling party was leading comfortably in the vote for the State Duma, the lower house of parliament. The election ran from Friday to Sunday and took place amid the war in Ukraine, economic hardship and tight limits on opposition campaigning.The Central Election Commission said 90.43% of ballots had been counted, according to figures reported on Monday. It said turnout stood just below 57% as of Sunday night. United Russia was on 57.86%... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 10:04 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
Three South Korean officers wounded in DMZ explosion as cause remains unclear
The South Korean military says three officers were injured in an explosion during an operation south of the Military Demarcation Line inside the Demilitarised Zone, the heavily fortified border area separating South Korea and North Korea. The incident took place on Monday, and the cause has not yet been established. Officials said it is still unclear whether the blast was triggered by a North Korean mine, a South Korean mine or another explosive device.According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, two of the injured officers were evacuated by helicopter, while a third was due to be moved by road before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 09:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Iran warns of fresh US strikes as Europe, Asia and the Middle East stay on edge
Iran has warned that the United States may resume strikes on the country, after its central military command said it had received information that Washington was preparing further action. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps added that it would hit new targets and use new weapons if the US attacks again, while France said it would summon Iran's ambassador after Tehran closed a French language centre linked to the embassy in Tehran. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the wider Middle East, the Houthis fired missiles toward Riyadh in a fresh escalation with Saudi Arabia, while powerful explosions at a Syrian army weapons depot... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Sep 2026 08:38 LONDON
Europe opens softer as Brent slides, Ether surges and the dollar firms against the euro and sterling
Executive summary: European equities opened slightly lower, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all in the red or flat at the start of trading. The biggest cross-asset moves came from commodities and FX, Brent crude fell sharply, Ether jumped more than 8%, silver extended gains and the dollar strengthened against both the euro and sterling. The mix points to a market still balancing growth concerns, rate expectations and sector-specific pressure, especially for energy and export-sensitive shares. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
Iran's Guards warn of new targets and weapons if US attacks again
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps has warned that it would strike new targets and deploy new weapons if the United States launches further attacks on Iran. In a statement reported on Monday, a spokesman for the force said there would be significant changes in Iran's defence and counteroffensive if the conflict escalates again. He added that the Guards were prepared for a prolonged war.The spokesman said Iran would introduce weapons with new capabilities and that its targets would not necessarily be the same as before. He also said Tehran had new targets that had not yet been attacked. The comments... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 08:00 LONDON
Tokyo closes sharply higher as Nikkei surges past 65,000, while oil slumps and Ether extends its breakout
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading finished with a clear risk-on tone in equities, led by a powerful rally in Japan. The Nikkei 225 jumped +2.4% to 65,018.95, while the Kospi rose +4.7%. The move came alongside a weaker WTI crude price, down -8.2%, a firmer dollar against the yen, and a continued surge in Ether, which climbed +8.5%. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Sep 2026 07:45 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
Powerful explosions at Syrian army site near Aleppo injure at least four
Powerful explosions at a Syrian army weapons depot near the town of al-Eis, south of Aleppo, have injured at least four people, according to state media. The blasts were reported early on Monday at a military site in northern Syria, and officials said the cause was not immediately clear. Emergency crews were unable to reach the area at first because explosions were continuing at the site.Faisal Mohammad Ali, head of civil defence operations in Aleppo, said rescuers evacuated four injured people from the scene. He said the continuing blasts were preventing emergency services from getting closer and urged civilians to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 03:02 LONDON
US prepares sweeping sanctions against International Criminal Court as reports point to wider disruption
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court that would target the institution itself rather than only individual judges and prosecutors. The reported measures could restrict most US transactions with the court after a grace period of six to seven months. If imposed, they could affect the tribunal's finances, payments, IT services and investigations.According to the reports, the sanctions could be announced soon, with a decision possibly finalised during this week's United Nations General Assembly gathering in New York or shortly afterwards. The reported package would bar US citizens and companies from providing the court... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 02:59 LONDON
Macron and Carney deepen France-Canada ties amid Trump tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have pledged closer cooperation after meeting in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Atlantic coast. The talks brought the archipelago into the centre of a wider diplomatic message about sovereignty, trade and strategic autonomy. The visit was the first by a French president to the territory since 2014 and the first by a Canadian prime minister.The two leaders said they wanted to strengthen ties across space, climate, energy and trade, while also addressing what they described as rising geopolitical tensions and pressure on democratic values. Carney said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 02:32 LONDON
European intelligence warns Russia may test NATO territory within months
European intelligence officials are reported to be warning that Russia could mount an attack on NATO territory within months, according to comments carried in the press. The warning is framed as a possible future move rather than a confirmed assault, but it has sharpened concern over the security of the alliance's eastern flank. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has also said the reported aim would be to test whether NATO's Article 5 commitment is more theoretical than practical.The reports say one intelligence source described the timeframe as "months not years", suggesting the concern is being treated as immediate rather than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 02:00 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
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
Imran Khan's sister arrested in Lahore ahead of planned Pakistan protests
Aleema Khanum, the sister of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, has been arrested in the eastern city of Lahore ahead of planned protests in support of him next week. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, the party founded by Imran Khan, said she was detained on Sunday afternoon and described the move as an illegal detention. A police official confirmed the arrest, while Khanum's family said earlier in the day that they had no contact or news of her whereabouts.The arrest order, issued by Lahore's deputy commissioner, said Khanum had been mobilising supporters through social media and public meetings. It alleged that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
Trump says planned Washington arch will also serve as a military complex
US President Donald Trump has said his proposed triumphal arch in Washington, DC, will also function as a military complex. In a social media post on Sunday, he said the structure would be a "top grade military complex" able to house drones, snipers and ammunition storage. The project is planned for a site between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from the capital.Trump said the change was made at the "strong request" of the military and for "national security purposes". He said the facility would "house, store, and have the rapid ability to use large... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 16:59 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
Australia launches campaign for UN Security Council seat for 2029-2030
Australia is formally launching its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2029-2030 term. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is due to unveil the campaign video, brochure and logo in New York, where world leaders are gathering for the United Nations General Assembly. The campaign is being presented under the slogan, "We listen.We partner. We protect." Mr Albanese said Australia was in a "pretty strong" position in the contest, with Finland the only other nominee for the two available non-permanent seats. He said Australia would trade on its international reputation and its record of engagement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 13:36 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
US military says four killed in Caribbean boat strike
The US military says it has struck a boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people it described as being involved in drug smuggling. The attack was carried out as part of Operation Southern Spear, according to the US Southern Command, which oversees American forces in the region. A video released with the statement showed the vessel being hit, though the image quality was described as grainy.The command said confirmed intelligence showed the boat's active involvement in narco-trafficking. It said the four people killed were "narco-terrorists", using language that reflects the administration's framing of the campaign against suspected drug traffickers.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 03:59 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
DR Congo begins Ebola vaccine rollout for health workers in Bunia as outbreak worsens
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have begun receiving Ebola vaccinations in Bunia, the capital of Ituri province, as authorities try to slow a fast-growing outbreak in the country's northeast. The rollout started on Saturday and is also expected to reach North Kivu, where cases have been rising sharply. Officials say the campaign is aimed first at people most exposed to the virus, including frontline health staff.The vaccine being used is Ervebo, which was developed for the more common Zaire strain of Ebola. Health authorities said about 50,000 health and other frontline workers are targeted for vaccination,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 02:30 LONDON
Trump says he will create AI Force and appoint new AI czar
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to create an "AI Force" and appoint a new "AI czar" to oversee the country's artificial intelligence industry. He made the announcement in a lengthy social media post on Saturday, saying the move was intended to protect and advance AI development. Trump described artificial intelligence as "the next Industrial Revolution" and said it would be central to US economic growth.He did not give details about how the new group would operate or when the adviser would be appointed. In the same post, Trump said the government would not "hinder or stifle" the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 21:32 LONDON
Far-right anti-immigration protest in The Hague turns violent as arrests rise
Dutch riot police dispersed several hundred far-right protesters in The Hague after violence broke out at a planned anti-immigration march in the city centre. Local authorities banned the march and ordered the crowd to disperse after fireworks and other projectiles were thrown at officers. Police also used pepper spray and a water cannon as they moved to restore order around the Malieveld park.The Dutch public broadcaster reported that 24 people were arrested, with detentions linked to offences including failing to comply with the dispersal order and illegally possessing weapons. Justice minister David van Weel called for an extremely firm response... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 20:59 LONDON
Inside Putin's world of bunkers, body doubles and growing paranoia
As Russians go to the polls this weekend, a new account has described the private world surrounding Vladimir Putin, focusing on his security, his habits and the sense of secrecy that shapes his movements. The report centres on Valdai, a wooded area between Moscow and Saint Petersburg, where the president is said to have a holiday home across the water from the town. It also points to claims of a wider network of bunkers, a special train and body doubles, all presented as part of the security culture around him.The article says the area around Valdai is home to about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 20:02 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
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
Russia reports powerful cyberattacks on Moscow voting system as parliamentary vote continues
Russian authorities said Moscow's electronic voting system came under a powerful cyberattack overnight as the country's parliamentary election entered its second day. Ella Pamfilova, who heads the Russian Central Election Commission, said the attack was continuing through the morning and described it as large-scale and intense. She said the system was still operating normally, but gave no details on the nature of the intrusion or who might be behind it.The reported attack comes during a tightly controlled three-day vote for all 450 seats in the State Duma, which is due to run until Sunday evening. Officials have also reported pressure... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 17:02 LONDON
UEFA rejects Ireland request to avoid future draws with Israel
UEFA has rejected a request from the Football Association of Ireland to keep the Republic of Ireland and Israel apart in future competition draws. The dispute comes as the two teams are scheduled to meet in the Nations League on 27 September and 4 October. UEFA said such decisions are handled individually and are guided mainly by security considerations.The Irish association said its chief executive, David Courell, had asked UEFA whether the teams could be separated after they were paired in February's Nations League draw. UEFA said requests to avoid certain pairings are assessed case by case, taking into account... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 16:32 LONDON
Syria says blast at military site in Deir Az Zor killed 11 soldiers
Eleven Syrian soldiers were killed in an explosion at a military site in the eastern province of Deir Az Zor, according to the country's Ministry of Defence. The blast struck a weapons cache inside a Syrian Arab Army position in the town of Ayyash, in western Deir Az Zor, officials said. Nine other soldiers were wounded in the incident, and the cause has not yet been determined.The ministry said a funeral procession was held on Saturday for the soldiers killed in the blast, a day after the explosion. State media showed mourners gathered outside the National Hospital in Deir Az... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 16:29 LONDON
Israeli media report army shortages and failed Apache helicopter purchase amid budget pressure
Israeli media have reported that the army is facing severe shortages of equipment and troops, with one newspaper saying soldiers' leave may be suspended. The reports also say a planned purchase of 12 Apache attack helicopters from Boeing did not go ahead because of a shortfall in the procurement budget. The claims have drawn attention because they point to pressure on military readiness during an extended period of war.According to the reports, the army does not have enough tanks and armoured personnel carriers, and hundreds of vehicles have been damaged after three years of war. One report said the military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 14:30 LONDON
United States approves $2.68 billion air-defence sale to Ukraine
The United States has approved a proposed $2.68 billion sale of air-defence equipment to Ukraine, according to the State Department. The package is intended to help Kyiv respond to continuing Russian attacks and includes missiles, launchers, radar systems and anti-drone equipment. The sale still needs to be reviewed by Congress before it can proceed.The approval was announced on Friday, 18 September, and comes as Ukraine has repeatedly sought more support for its air-defence network. The State Department said Ukraine requested a range of equipment, including several types of missiles, launchers, anti-drone radar systems and trailers. The value of the package... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 14:00 LONDON
Russia launches overnight strikes on Ukraine, hits Black Sea vessels
Russia carried out a large overnight barrage of drones and missiles across Ukraine, with officials reporting civilian deaths in the Kharkiv and Kherson regions and damage to infrastructure in several areas. Ukraine's air force said the attack involved 174 drones and two Zircon anti-ship missiles launched overnight. It said air defences intercepted or jammed 141 of the incoming targets, with impacts recorded in 15 locations and debris falling in nine others.In the Kharkiv region, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said attacks across 14 settlements killed five people and injured 15 more. He said the strikes caused heavy destruction in places including Balakliya... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 12:29 LONDON
Turkiye revokes Bank Mellat's Istanbul operating licence amid financial stability concerns
Turkiye has revoked the operating licence of Bank Mellat's central branch in Istanbul, according to a decision published in the country's Official Gazette. The move affects the Iranian lender's Istanbul operation and was announced by the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency, known as the BDDK. The regulator said the branch's continued operation was judged to pose a risk to depositors' rights and to the security and stability of the financial system.The decision was published on Saturday and states that the licence of "Bank Mellat, Head Office in Tehran, Istanbul Turkey Central Branch" has been withdrawn. No operational problems were cited... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 09:59 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
US weighs major troop reduction in Europe amid NATO tensions
The United States is reportedly considering a significant reduction in its military footprint in Europe, with one option said to involve cutting about one-third of the troops stationed there. The discussion comes as senior Pentagon commanders are expected to submit plans to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in the coming days. The reported review is linked to wider tensions over access to European airbases and burden-sharing inside NATO.According to the supplied report, the Pentagon is weighing several options as part of a NATO review announced in June. One scenario would withdraw roughly one-third of the estimated 68,000 US troops in Europe,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 08:04 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 holds federal parliamentary election expected to deliver another large majority for United Russia
Russia is holding a three-day federal parliamentary election that is expected to return another large majority for the pro-Kremlin United Russia party. The vote is the country's first parliamentary election since the start of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, and it comes after years in which authorities have tightly managed the political field. Few observers expect the result to alter the balance of power in the State Duma, the lower house of parliament.United Russia is widely expected to keep its two-thirds majority in the 450-seat chamber. Under the electoral system, voters cast two ballots: one for party lists and one for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 07:32 LONDON
Death toll rises to 31 in Pakistan police headquarters attack in Kohat
The death toll from the attack on a police headquarters complex in Kohat, in Pakistan's north-western Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, has risen to at least 31. Local officials said more than 100 people have been injured, and fighting was still under way inside the compound. The assault targeted the Old Police Lines complex, a district-level police headquarters in the town of about 220,000 people.Officials said attackers rammed a car packed with explosives into the police facility while officers and their families were praying in a mosque. A local official said at least 31 people, including 16 police personnel, had been killed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 05:59 LONDON
Russian glide bomb hits apartment block in Sumy, killing 2
A Russian glide bomb has struck an apartment building in the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy, killing two people and injuring seven, according to Ukrainian officials. Emergency crews were still working at the scene after the attack, and officials said there were concerns that more people could be trapped under the rubble. The strike hit a residential block in a city close to the Russian border, where attacks have remained frequent during the war.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the attack as an "absolutely inhuman strike" in a message on Telegram. He said the bomb made a direct hit between the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 01:30 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
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
Pentagon resumes mandatory testosterone testing for older service members
The Pentagon has moved ahead with a policy of mandatory testosterone testing for US service members aged 30 and older, after pausing an earlier version of the plan in September. New guidelines released on Friday set out uniform screening standards and treatment pathways for testosterone deficiencies. The policy applies only to male service members, while younger personnel may request testing if they want.The measure was first announced in July by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who said it was intended to identify possible testosterone deficiency and help soldiers operate at their "absolute best". A Pentagon release quoted him as saying the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 20:41 LONDON
Russia votes for new State Duma under shadow of Ukraine war
Millions of people in Russia are voting for a new State Duma, the country's lower house of parliament, in an election taking place under the shadow of the war in Ukraine. Critics say the result is effectively predetermined, while officials have urged turnout as a sign of support for the state. The vote is the first parliamentary election since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.The election comes as the war continues to shape domestic politics and public life. According to the supplied material, rising living costs have added pressure on households, while Ukrainian drones are increasingly targeting oil refineries and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 20:38 LONDON
Sheinbaum says she spoke with Trump as Mexico seeks tariff relief
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she had a "very good" phone call with United States President Donald Trump as the two countries continue negotiations on a bilateral trade deal. She said the call took place on Wednesday and that progress is being made toward an agreement between Mexico and the United States. The talks are focused on reducing tariffs on Mexican exports, according to her remarks.Speaking at her morning news conference on Friday, Sheinbaum said she did not give further details about the conversation. She said Mexico hopes to secure tariff relief for industries including steel, aluminium and cars. She... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 20:35 LONDON
JP Morgan says it cannot model oil-price endgame from US-Iran war
JP Morgan has said it is struggling to forecast how oil prices will move as the US-Iran war continues, telling investors that it "simply don't know how to model the endgame". The bank said it had initially assumed the conflict would be constrained by economic limits and that a deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane by June. Instead, it said the conflict has extended beyond those expectations, leaving its baseline view uncertain.In its note, the bank pointed to a set of thresholds it had expected would act as red lines for the Trump administration. Those included oil... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 20:33 LONDON
Israeli shelling injures civilians as troops advance in southern Lebanon
Israeli artillery shelling injured two people in southern Lebanon on Friday as Israeli troops separately advanced towards border towns and briefly withdrew after a standoff with Lebanese forces. The incidents were reported in the Bint Jbeil and Marjayoun districts, underscoring how tensions in the south remain active despite recent diplomatic efforts. The Lebanese state-run National News Agency said the wounded were taken to Tebnin hospital after shelling hit Chaqra.The agency also reported shelling in Wadi Nahla on the outskirts of Shuqra, while Israeli forces withdrew from the outskirts of Deir Mimas after advancing earlier in the day towards the town's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
Virginia opens early in-person voting for 2026 US midterms
Virginia has begun early in-person voting for the 2026 United States midterm elections, making it one of the first states in the country to allow voters to cast ballots ahead of Election Day. The start on Friday comes as the state joins a broader national shift toward voting before November 3. The contest is expected to help determine control of the House and Senate for the rest of President Donald Trump's term.Officials and voters described the opening day as a milestone in the election calendar, with college student Sanya Singhal among the first to vote early in person in Virginia.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 20:03 LONDON
Australia withdraws from West Bank sanctions talks ahead of joint statement
Australia has not joined a coordinated statement by 12 countries that backed or signalled support for possible trade measures against goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. According to diplomatic sources, Australia had been involved in the discussions but withdrew late in the process. The decision left Australia outside a move led by the United Kingdom and supported by a wider group of European and other partners.The statement was released last week by the UK, France, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. Those governments said they would either commit to or consider targeting trade... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 20:00 LONDON
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
US moves MQ-9 Reaper drones to South America for anti-cartel operations
The Trump administration has begun transferring MQ-9 Reaper drones to South America to support military operations against drug cartels, according to a report cited on Friday. The aircraft are being moved from Africa to US Southern Command, which is responsible for US military activity in the region. The development points to a new phase in Washington's anti-cartel campaign in the Western Hemisphere.The MQ-9 Reaper is described as a medium-altitude, long-endurance drone with both surveillance and strike capabilities. According to the report, the transfer involves most of the drones that had been operating in Africa, although the exact number being redeployed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 18:03 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
Torrential rain and flooding in Tunis force school closures
Heavy rain has flooded parts of Tunis, disrupting roads, homes and public services and prompting the suspension of afternoon classes across the city. The Tunis Governorate said the closure applies to all public and private educational, training and university institutions. The decision came as water covered streets and pavements in several neighbourhoods of Greater Tunis.Officials cited warnings from the National Institute of Meteorology and advice from the regional disaster-prevention committee. Between 30 and 50 millimetres of rain were forecast over Greater Tunis in a short period, enough to overwhelm drainage systems in some areas. Cars and buses struggled to move... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 16:30 LONDON
Houthis tighten grip on Bab al-Mandeb as US officials hold talks in Muscat
United States officials have met Houthi representatives in the Omani capital, Muscat, after the group seized thousands of square kilometres of territory in Yemen and tightened its control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The talks took place over the weekend at the US embassy in Muscat, according to the supplied material. The development raises fresh concern over one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints.The Bab al-Mandeb Strait links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and is a key route for global shipping and energy supplies. The supplied report says the Houthis now control strategically important islands and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 14:33 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
NATS says software defect caused UK air traffic outage and mass flight cancellations
The UK's National Air Traffic Services has said a software defect caused the air traffic control outage that disrupted flights earlier this month. The failure led to more than 2,000 cancellations and affected hundreds of thousands of passengers. Flights in and out of major airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Glasgow, were among those hit.In its initial report, NATS said the defect occurred in the system that underpins the management of UK airspace. It said the problem happened in the space of a millisecond and caused corrupted data to be produced. With controllers left with reduced information, restrictions were introduced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 14:02 LONDON
Russia votes for a second day in tightly controlled State Duma election amid war and political crackdown
Voting is continuing in Russia's three-day election for the State Duma and regional offices, with the ballot expected to reinforce President Vladimir Putin's political control. The vote runs from 18 to 20 September and comes as Russia's war in Ukraine continues into its fifth year. Only parties that back Putin and the war are on the ballot, while Yabloko, the country's only publicly anti-war party still operating inside Russia, has been barred.The election will fill all 450 seats in the State Duma, along with governorships in 11 federal regions and seats in regional legislatures across 39 federal subjects. Voters are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 13:01 LONDON
Tehran military parade features symbolic caskets of Trump and Netanyahu
A military parade in Tehran on Friday featured symbolic caskets representing US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The display formed part of a pro-government event in Iran's capital and was accompanied by women from the Basij militia carrying AK-47 rifles. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the parade, which drew thousands of people.The event took place on 18 September 2026, according to the supplied report. Images from the parade showed women members of the Basij holding rifles, while other militia members were also seen with missile launchers. The gathering was presented as a show of support for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 11:33 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
Kremlin intensifies pre-election crackdown ahead of Duma vote, report says
The Kremlin has intensified a pre-election crackdown ahead of Russia's Duma elections, according to a report published on 18 September. The account says the campaign of pressure was aimed at reducing the risk of a protest vote and preventing any visible display of public dissatisfaction at the ballot box. It describes the effort as a form of "ballot sterilisation" designed to produce an election result that signals unity behind President Vladimir Putin and the governing United Russia party.The report says candidates from so-called managed opposition parties, including the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, have been arrested or barred from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 10:38 LONDON
South Korea urges Trump to keep dialogue with Pyongyang as Seoul seeks to help talks
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that he is urging Donald Trump to maintain dialogue with Pyongyang and that Seoul is carrying out preliminary coordination efforts to help facilitate talks between North Korea and the United States. Speaking at the presidential Blue House, Lee said a meeting between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un remains difficult, but not impossible. He added that South Korea must make every possible effort to turn that possibility into reality.Lee said Trump "clearly" wants to keep the channel open with Pyongyang, according to remarks reported from the briefing. He did not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 10:35 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
Iran says it struck tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as UK agency reports separate ship fire
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they struck and detained the Togo-flagged oil tanker Trend in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement carried by state media. The claim came as the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency separately reported that a ship in the same area had been hit by an unknown projectile and caught fire. It was not immediately clear whether the two reports referred to the same vessel or to two different incidents.The Guards said the tanker had been targeted after what they described as an illegal passage, and said a fire broke out on board late on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
Boko Haram fighters and ISIL supporters accused of using AI chatbots for bombmaking and attack planning
Boko Haram fighters and supporters of the wider ISIL movement are being linked to the use of major artificial intelligence chatbots for bombmaking, attack planning and battlefield problem-solving, according to research and exclusive material described in the supplied reporting. The findings focus on northeastern Nigeria and on online spaces used by ISIL supporters, where users were said to be sharing ways to bypass AI safeguards. The material points to a developing pattern in which extremist groups are adapting consumer AI tools for operational use.Researchers from the University of Cambridge said they interviewed 27 former members of Boko Haram's two factions,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 10:03 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
Houthi-run Yemen raises fuel prices in Sanaa after four years of stability
Fuel prices have risen in Sanaa for the first time in about four years, adding to pressure on families in Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen. The increase was announced this week in the capital and affects petrol and diesel prices in territory under Houthi control. For many residents, the change is expected to feed directly into transport costs and the price of basic goods.The Houthi-run Yemen Petroleum Company said the increase was driven by a global rise in fuel prices and described it as temporary. According to the report, the price of petrol moved from 4,750 Yemeni riyals, or about $8.90,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 08:33 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
South Korea rules out military role in Iran war as Seoul reviews limited navigation support
President Lee Jae Myung has said South Korea will not deploy military assets in any way that could draw the country into the war in Iran. He made the remarks at a news conference on Friday, saying there would be no deployment that would "involve or enter war." The comments come after pressure from Donald Trump for Seoul to provide support, and they clarify South Korea's position on a sensitive regional security issue. Lee said Seoul was still reviewing whether it could take a limited role in safeguarding navigation in the region.He said South Korea must do the minimum needed,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
Saudi oil rerouted through Oman as Hormuz blockade disrupts shipping
Saudi Arabia is increasingly moving crude through ship-to-ship transfers off Oman's Sohar port as disruption linked to the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues to reshape regional oil shipping. The arrangement is being used to get exports out after commercial vessels began avoiding the waterway, which has become effectively closed in the current conflict. Sohar, just outside the strait, has emerged as one of the main bypass points for the flow of crude.The supporting material says Saudi exports were disrupted after Iran-aligned Houthis damaged a key East-West pipeline that had helped bypass the Strait of Hormuz. It also says Iran closed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 07:30 LONDON
Bank of Japan raises rates to 31-year high amid inflation pressure
Japan's central bank has raised its main interest rate to a fresh 31-year high as it continues to move away from decades of ultra-low borrowing costs. In a widely expected move on Friday, the Bank of Japan increased the rate from 1% to 1.25%, a level not seen since 1995. The decision comes as the country faces persistent inflation pressure, a weak yen and broader economic strain.The move extends a tightening cycle that began in 2024, when the rate stood at minus 0.1%. According to the supplied report, the bank has now raised rates six times in the past two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 06:32 LONDON
Russia and China veto UN move to extend Iran sanctions monitoring as US targets crypto networks
The United Nations Security Council has voted down a United States-backed resolution that would have extended independent monitoring of sanctions on Iran, after Russia and China used their vetoes. The draft would have renewed the mandate of the council's expert panel for another year, but it failed on Thursday by 11 votes to two, with Somalia and Pakistan abstaining. The decision leaves the underlying sanctions in place, but removes the planned extension of outside monitoring.The sanctions were reimposed under the snapback mechanism linked to the 2015 nuclear deal and remain in force. They freeze Iranian assets abroad, restrict arms deals... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 06:29 LONDON
Indonesia receives first aircraft carrier from Italy amid debate over cost and purpose
Indonesia has received its first aircraft carrier, a former Italian warship that arrived at a naval base in North Jakarta on Friday morning. The vessel, the 41-year-old former ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, was welcomed at Tanjung Priok port with a military ceremony. Indonesian officials say the ship will strengthen maritime security and disaster response capabilities in the archipelagic state.Italy agreed in March to transfer the carrier, which was retired in 2024, as part of a broader defence engagement with Indonesia. The move also saves Italy the cost of decommissioning the ship, while Rome continues to seek deals on submarines and aircraft... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 05:30 LONDON
Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-Mandeb
Italy says it will deploy warships to protect commercial vessels transiting the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a move its defence minister says is needed to avoid severe economic fallout if the route becomes impassable. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said Rome will not wait for a joint European Union decision before acting. He said Italy has the capabilities to protect the passage and should not allow bureaucratic delays to worsen an already complex situation.Bab al-Mandeb links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and is one of the world's busiest shipping corridors between Europe and Asia. The narrow waterway is a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 04:29 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
Australia Senate committee recommends review of Defence report after Taipan crash inquiry
A Senate committee in Australia has recommended that a Defence report into the 2023 MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crash be reviewed after hearing allegations of corruption, conflict of interest and fabricated evidence. The recommendation follows an inquiry into the crash, which happened during the Talisman Sabre military exercises in the Whitsundays in 2023. The crash killed four Australian service members and has remained the focus of separate official investigations.The committee heard claims that an independent Defence Flight Safety Bureau report had been affected by an obvious conflict of interest. It also heard allegations that evidence in the report had been manipulated... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 01:59 LONDON
US approves up to $414 million financing for Niger uranium project
The United States has approved as much as $414 million in financing for a uranium project in Niger, in a move that could reshape ties between Washington and Niamey. The debt facility was approved by the US Development Finance Corp for Global Atomic's Dasa project, according to the company. The decision comes two years after the United States agreed to withdraw troops from Niger and at a time when the country is seeking to balance relations with several outside powers.Global Atomic says the Dasa project contains what it describes as the highest-grade uranium deposit in Africa. The company said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 00:59 LONDON
Queensland 18-year-old charged after FBI tip-off over extremist social media channels
A Queensland man aged 18 has been charged after police say an FBI tip-off led investigators to alleged extremist activity on social media. Authorities allege he ran multiple channels supporting violence against Muslims, Jews and migrants. The case centres on a home in Warner, north of Brisbane, where officers executed a search warrant on May 27.Police said the Queensland Joint Counter Terrorism Team carried out the search and seized several electronic devices. According to investigators, the case began with a report from the FBI alleging that an Australian user was spreading extremist content on a social media platform. Forensic examination... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 00:03 LONDON
At least 26 killed in clashes in Sudan-South Sudan border region of Abyei
At least 26 people have been killed and 82 others injured in days of intercommunal fighting in the disputed Abyei region on the border between Sudan and South Sudan. The violence has prompted the United Nations to reinforce its security presence around Abyei town. The clashes are the latest in a long-running dispute over a territory whose status has remained unresolved since South Sudan became independent in 2011.The fighting erupted at Amiet Common Market after separate killings of a Ngok Dinka man on Monday and a Misseriya man on Tuesday, according to the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 22:30 LONDON
Canada deepens EU ties amid US tariff pressure
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Ottawa wants stronger ties with the European Union as trade pressure from the United States pushes Canada to look for alternative allies and markets. In remarks to the European Parliament, Carney said closer links with the bloc would help ensure that no outside power could control Canada's markets or undermine its sovereignty. The comments add fresh momentum to a debate about whether middle powers can coordinate more closely in response to coercive economic measures.Carney linked the discussion to Canada's wider trade response to US tariffs and threats, saying the country is seeking to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 22:01 LONDON
US allows Iranian delegation to attend UN General Assembly as war enters seventh month
The United States will allow an Iranian delegation to travel to New York for the UN General Assembly, according to a State Department spokesman. The core delegation is understood to include President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The decision comes as the annual high-level week is underway and the war between the two countries enters its seventh month.The spokesman said the delegation will be subject to travel restrictions and will be barred from purchasing certain American goods. He said the move was consistent with US host country obligations and added that the delegation would be smaller than last... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 21:59 LONDON
Greenpeace says Russia is sabotaging power lines at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Greenpeace has accused Russia of deliberately sabotaging electricity supply lines at the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine. The environmental group said the alleged campaign is being accompanied by claims blaming Ukraine, which it described as an effort to confuse and distract from the risks created by the occupation and the war. The allegation concerns one of Europe's most sensitive nuclear sites, where the loss of external power has repeatedly raised safety concerns.In a report published on Thursday, Greenpeace said it worked with London-based McKenzie Intelligence Services to analyse satellite imagery of the site. The group said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 21:30 LONDON
Third death reported in rare malaria cluster near Frankfurt Airport
A third person has died in a rare malaria cluster linked to Frankfurt Airport, according to city authorities in Germany. The latest death was reported on Thursday and involved one of two residents in the Schwanheim district, close to the airport, who were diagnosed earlier this week. Officials said the case is part of an unusual outbreak that has been associated with air travel rather than travel to a malaria-endemic region.The city administration said the two newly infected people had contracted Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite that causes malaria tropica, even though neither had travelled to an endemic area and neither... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 20:38 LONDON
Serbia opens factory to assemble Israeli-made drones
Serbia has opened a factory to assemble advanced Israeli-made drones, in a move that adds to the country's expanding defence production capacity and its growing military ties with Israel. President Aleksandar Vucic inaugurated the facility on Thursday, according to the supplied report, and said it will supply both the Serbian Armed Forces and armed forces in other countries. The opening comes as Belgrade continues to present military investment as part of a policy of neutrality and deterrence.Vucic said the plant will employ around 100 workers and produce state-of-the-art equipment. He also said at least three more factories will be opened... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 20:35 LONDON
Florida Republican criticises Trump immigration crackdown ahead of US midterms
A Republican congresswoman in Florida has publicly broken with Donald Trump over his immigration crackdown, saying some enforcement measures have gone too far. Maria Elvira Salazar, who represents a heavily Latino district in Miami, made the criticism in a new 30-second campaign ad recorded in front of the White House. The ad was released in English and Spanish and comes as she faces a competitive re-election race ahead of the US midterm elections.In the video message, Salazar told the president that Hispanic voters who backed him in 2024 feel betrayed. She said the immigration enforcement efforts had overreached, placing her... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 20:02 LONDON
UN mission says US may have committed war crimes in Iran strikes as findings widen scrutiny of Tehran
The United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran has said there are reasonable grounds to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran in February. The mission said the attacks hit a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd, killing civilians and damaging civilian infrastructure. It also said Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during their crackdown on protests in late 2025 and early 2026.According to the report, the strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School in Minab killed at least 156 people, including about 120 children, while the Lamerd strike killed 22... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 19:29 LONDON
King Charles warns AI leaders of existential dangers at Scotland summit
King Charles has warned artificial intelligence industry leaders about the "existential dangers" of the technology if it is misused, during a summit at Dumfries House in Scotland. He hosted senior figures linked to Nvidia, Google DeepMind, OpenAI and Anthropic at the event, which focused on safety concerns and the future direction of AI development. The monarch said there was urgency in considering how such technologies could be used in "potentially catastrophic ways".The meeting took place on Thursday at his Dumfries House estate, where the king opened the conference by urging those present to help ensure AI is developed with safety... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 19:03 LONDON
New US sanctions on Iran add to already extensive restrictions
Iran is facing a fresh round of US sanctions this month, adding to an already wide-ranging web of international restrictions on the country. The new measures were described as part of Washington's effort to increase economic pressure on Tehran. They come against the backdrop of overlapping sanctions imposed by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United Nations.The supplied material says the latest US sanctions were enforced by the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control. It does not identify the specific targets of the new measures, but says they are part of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 17:05 LONDON
Kosovo joins US-led Gaza force after Israel approval
Kosovo has signed up to a United States-led framework for Gaza, joining Donald Trump's Board of Peace and the planned International Stabilization Force for Gaza. The move was made after Israel gave its approval, according to the supplied report. The decision places Kosovo in a new international arrangement linked to post-war security planning in Gaza.The proposed force is described as one that would help maintain security, support demilitarisation and train Palestinian police. Its mandate and composition remain unclear, however, and the legitimacy of the wider framework is contested by Palestinian actors and legal experts. Kosovo's participation was presented as part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 17:03 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
Ukraine appoints new acting prosecutor general after corruption scandal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Anton Kovalskyi as acting prosecutor general after the resignation of Ruslan Kravchenko, whose office has been drawn into an anti-corruption investigation. The move comes as Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies examine allegations linked to illegal call centres and suspected money laundering. It is the latest governance challenge to emerge during the war with Russia.Kovalskyi, 42, was appointed on Thursday to replace Kravchenko, who stepped down last week after searches of his offices by anti-corruption officials. According to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, investigators identified a network in Kravchenko's office that received... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 16:30 LONDON
Iran and Sweden trade diplomat expulsions after Stockholm cites improper activities
Iran has ordered a Swedish diplomat to leave the country within 48 hours after Sweden expelled an Iranian diplomat from its embassy in Stockholm. The move marks a fresh reciprocal diplomatic confrontation between Tehran and Stockholm, with both sides accusing the other of breaching diplomatic norms. Iran said the Swedish decision was unjustified, while Sweden said the expelled diplomat had engaged in improper activities incompatible with the Vienna Convention.According to Iran's foreign ministry, the Swedish ambassador in Tehran was summoned on Thursday and told of the reciprocal expulsion order. The ministry said the Swedish action was based on what it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 16:05 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
Syria issues first verdicts over coastal killings as more rulings expected next week
A military criminal court in Aleppo has issued the first verdicts in a case linked to last year's mass killings in Syria's coastal regions. The court sentenced two supporters of deposed president Bashar al-Assad to death and life imprisonment, and gave a former member of government forces a 20-year prison term. A fourth defendant was acquitted, and further rulings are expected next week.The verdicts were announced on Thursday in a judicial process that began last November, when 14 people were accused of involvement in the killings. According to the available material, the court has held several public hearings to examine... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 13:59 LONDON
Sweden left-wing opposition wins slim parliamentary majority as Kristersson resigns
Sweden's left-leaning opposition has secured a narrow parliamentary majority after the final vote count confirmed the result of Sunday's general election. The Swedish Election Authority said the four opposition parties won 176 seats in the 349-seat Riksdag, compared with 173 for the outgoing conservative-led bloc. The result was confirmed after late-arriving domestic ballots and overseas votes were counted.Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced his resignation after the count was completed, opening the way for coalition negotiations. The center-left Social Democrats, led by former prime minister Magdalena Andersson, emerged as the largest single party, although they lost some support. The outcome gives... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 13:31 LONDON
Rising energy prices push inflation higher again as Hormuz disruption continues
Rising energy prices are pushing inflation higher again, with major central banks now under pressure to consider interest rate rises. The development comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted six months into the Iran war, while Houthi advances are also threatening Saudi oil supplies. The combination is feeding through into household and business bills and adding to concern over the outlook for growth.The report says policymakers are being forced to revisit an older assumption that oil shocks can simply be waited out. For decades, central banks treated energy spikes as temporary and avoided responding with tighter monetary policy. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 12:29 LONDON
Netanyahu threatens citizenship revocation over NAZA filmmakers and Gaza documentary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will advance legislation that could revoke the citizenship of people who defame Israeli soldiers, directly naming the filmmakers behind the documentary NAZA. The film, which focuses on allegations about Israeli soldiers' killings of civilians in Gaza, won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival last week. Netanyahu's remarks add a new legal and political dimension to an already heated domestic dispute over the war in Gaza and how it is portrayed publicly.In a social media video on Wednesday, Netanyahu said he would push two bills, one aimed at revoking citizenship... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
Report says North Korean overseas workers raised up to $800 million for nuclear programme
A new monitoring report says North Korean overseas workers generated between $450 million and $800 million last year for the country's nuclear weapons programme. The report says the labour network operated mainly in China and Russia and was part of what it described as systemic evasion of United Nations sanctions. It also says the workers were used through a global network of unlawful overseas labour.The findings were published by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team, a coalition formed in 2024 by countries including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Korea, the United States and the United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 09:02 LONDON
Russian strikes hit Odesa and Sumy as casualty toll rises
Russian attacks on the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Sumy have caused fresh fires, deaths and injuries, according to local officials and emergency services. The latest strikes hit residential and industrial areas, adding to the pressure on civilian districts already affected by repeated aerial attacks during the war. In Odesa, a drone strike killed one man and set garages on fire, while a later strike damaged a 19-storey apartment building.In Sumy, guided aerial bombs hit the Kovpakivskyi and Zarichnyi districts, with authorities later updating the casualty toll to one dead and nine injured. In Odesa, officials said the first attack... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 08:59 LONDON
Israel Reportedly Uses AI Tools to Speed West Bank Demolitions and Displacement
A report published on 17 September says Israel is using artificial intelligence tools to monitor Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank and to help justify demolitions. The report says the technology is being used to identify changes on the ground that can later be treated as evidence of unauthorised construction. It also says the practice is being used to accelerate forced displacement in areas under Israeli control.The report names a system called ImiSight, developed by the Israeli weapons manufacturer Rafael, as one of the tools involved. According to the account, the system can monitor large areas of land and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 08:00 LONDON
Scientists link Nepal-China Himalayan flood disaster to climate change
A new scientific report has concluded that climate change played a significant role in last month's deadly Himalayan disaster near Nepal's border with China. The collapse on 26 August triggered a torrent of water, ice, boulders and sediment that swept through communities along the Trishuli River corridor. The event killed more than 1,300 people and left over 5,000 missing.The report, released on Thursday by the World Weather Attribution group, said warming temperatures had thinned glaciers and thawed mountain permafrost in ways that likely destabilised the slope before it failed. A climate researcher at Imperial College London who contributed to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
Russia heads into Duma election expected to cement Kremlin control
Russia is voting in a parliamentary election expected to return a Duma dominated by United Russia and lawmakers loyal to President Vladimir Putin. The vote is for 450 deputies to the lower house of parliament and is taking place against the backdrop of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Russia has its own political system and political process, underscoring the authorities' confidence that the result will bring few surprises.Officials say nearly 200 war veterans are standing in the election, a sign that the Kremlin is using the contest to promote soldiers who have returned from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 06:36 LONDON
BBC investigation says Assad regime planned Austin Tice kidnapping for weeks
US journalist Austin Tice's disappearance in Syria in 2012 was the result of a planned kidnapping operation that had been in preparation for more than a month, according to a new investigation. The findings, published on 17 September, say the abduction was not an opportunistic detention at a checkpoint, as many had long assumed. The report also says a member of the group that detained Tice has claimed the operation was sanctioned by Syria's then-leader, Bashar al-Assad.Tice, who had been reporting on the Syrian civil war, was seen getting into a car with a driver he knew and trusted before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 06:33 LONDON
Bangladesh measles outbreak kills more than 1,000 children as vaccination drive expands
Bangladesh is facing its worst measles outbreak in decades, with more than 1,000 children reported dead as infections continue to rise across the country. The outbreak has persisted despite an emergency vaccination campaign that has already reached more than 19.8 million children. Health officials are still reporting about 1,000 new suspected cases every day, underscoring the scale of the public health emergency.The latest government figures show more than 194,000 cases since March, according to the supplied report. On Tuesday alone, eight more people died with suspected measles. The World Health Organisation had said Bangladesh had made substantial progress towards eliminating... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 05:59 LONDON
North Korea rejects denuclearization expectations during Vienna nuclear conference
North Korea has rejected expectations that it will give up its nuclear weapons, with Kim Yo-jong saying the country's status as a nuclear power is absolute and cannot be reversed. Her remarks were issued on Thursday and tied to the International Atomic Energy Agency's General Conference in Vienna. The statement is the latest public signal from Pyongyang that it sees its nuclear arsenal as permanent.Kim Yo-jong described calls for denuclearization as "idiotic" and dismissed them as routine and unrealistic. According to the statement, North Korea has already embedded its nuclear status in domestic law. She also said the country's arsenal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 02:30 LONDON
Three dead after flooding hits Navajo Nation in New Mexico
Three people have died after floodwaters swept them away near the community of Newcomb in northwestern New Mexico, according to Navajo Nation authorities. The incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday, after heavy rain left roadways blocked in parts of the area. Local officials said police responded to reports of people being carried off by floodwater at about 12:30am local time.Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren said two adults and a child were killed in the flooding. He offered condolences to the family and urged residents to exercise caution in areas affected by rainfall. In a statement, he said there... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 01:30 LONDON
US House holds Leon Black in contempt over Epstein subpoenas
The US House of Representatives has held billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he defied subpoenas linked to its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The resolution was adopted by unanimous consent on Wednesday, without a recorded vote, after the House Oversight Committee had unanimously recommended the action a day earlier. The matter will now be referred to the Justice Department, which will decide whether to pursue criminal charges.Committee chairman Jamie Comer said in a statement that "no one is above the law" and said lawmakers had acted swiftly after Black defied two subpoenas. According to the committee, Black... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 00:00 LONDON
Two Britons among three killed in Swiss Alps light aircraft crash
Two British nationals were among three people killed when a light aircraft crashed into a mountain slope near Leukerbad in the Swiss Alps, authorities said. The Cirrus SR22T came down in the southern canton of Valais shortly after taking off from Sion airport. Emergency crews were sent to the remote scene after the aircraft collided with the slope about 10 minutes after departure.Officials said the crash happened on Tuesday, but the cause has not yet been established. The Swiss Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation into the accident. Valais Police and the Office of the Attorney General have also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 23:30 LONDON
Azerbaijan says it will preserve Christian heritage amid peace-process tensions with Armenia
A senior Azerbaijani presidential aide has said the country will preserve Christian heritage on its sovereign territory, while warning that forces in Armenia and the Armenian diaspora are trying to undermine the peace process. Hikmet Hajiyev made the remarks during a panel at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai on Wednesday. He said Azerbaijan sees the issue as part of its own history and cultural heritage after the Karabakh conflict.Hajiyev, who is Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan and head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, told Euronews that revanchist forces in Armenia remain strong. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 23:02 LONDON
Leaked photos show extensive damage at US bases in the Gulf after Iranian strikes
Leaked photographs have shown extensive damage at multiple US military sites in the Middle East after Iranian strikes, according to a report based on images obtained from an unnamed military source. The pictures were described as showing a severed radar jet, flattened trailers and severely damaged buildings. The material suggests the impact on the bases was broader than had been publicly acknowledged.The images were obtained by a US broadcaster from an unnamed member of the military, who said the damage to the bases had not been fully communicated to the American public. The report did not identify the specific sites... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 23:00 LONDON
US removes Venezuela from drug transit and production list amid wider regional shift
The United States has removed Venezuela from its list of major drug transit or production countries, according to a statement submitted to Congress by President Donald Trump. The decision comes as Washington says it is seeing improved cooperation with Venezuela's interim government against cartels. Trump also said the administration is considering removing Colombia and Bolivia from the same list.In the statement, Trump said Venezuela had made progress against narcotics since the removal of Nicolas Maduro, whom he described as a former illegitimate dictator and drug trafficker. He said the results were linked to what he called growing cooperation with the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 22:30 LONDON
Israel and Morocco agree to open embassies and appoint ambassadors
Israel and Morocco have agreed to raise the level of their diplomatic relations, open embassies and appoint ambassadors in both countries. The agreement was announced on Wednesday in a statement posted by the official Israeli government account in Arabic on social media. It marks a further step in the relationship between the two countries, which normalised ties in 2020.According to the statement, the two foreign ministers reached the understanding as part of an effort to deepen bilateral relations. The move includes the opening of embassies and the naming of ambassadors on both sides, although no timetable was given in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 22:00 LONDON
Syria parliament abolishes Assad-era terrorism court in early reform move
Syria's parliament has voted to abolish the Assad-era Counter-Terrorism Court and nullify the legal effects of its rulings, in one of the first major legislative decisions taken by the country's new assembly. The vote formalised a court that the new authorities had already treated as defunct, according to state television. It comes as President Ahmed al-Sharaa faces the challenge of unifying a country emerging from 14 years of conflict.The court was established in 2012 and was used to prosecute thousands of Syrians for offences described as terrorism-related under former President Bashar al-Assad. The parliamentary decision was taken on Wednesday during... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 21:32 LONDON
More than 900 Gaza wheelchairs remain stuck in Jordan warehouses amid aid restrictions
More than 900 wheelchairs donated for injured children in Gaza are still being held in warehouses in Jordan, according to the supplied reporting. The shipments, sent by two Australian charities, have not reached the children they were intended to help because of restrictions on aid deliveries into Gaza. The wheelchairs are being stored in facilities managed by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization on the outskirts of Amman.The donations arrived in Jordan in two separate consignments in February 2025 and a third in October 2025. They came from Kids on Wheels Alliance, based in New South Wales, and Wheelchairs for Kids,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 21:03 LONDON
Putin urges turnout in Russian parliamentary vote as test of support for Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged Russians to vote in the country's upcoming parliamentary election, describing turnout as a measure of public support for the war in Ukraine. In a televised address on Wednesday, he said participation would show that millions stand behind Russian soldiers and that the country remains united. The vote begins on Friday and will run for three days.The election will choose the 450 members of the State Duma, the lower house of parliament. It is Russia's first parliamentary election since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. According to the supplied material, the ruling... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 21:00 LONDON
UK trade unions back boycott and sanctions motion against Israel
The Trades Union Congress has voted to support a motion calling for boycotts and sanctions against Israel, in a move that marks the first time the UK labour federation has backed the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement. The vote took place on Wednesday at the organisation's annual conference in Brighton, southern England. The motion was passed unanimously, according to the supplied report, and was framed as a response to the war in Gaza and violence in the occupied West Bank.The congress represents more than 5.3 million workers across the United Kingdom. The motion called on the organisation to take action against... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 19:06 LONDON
South Africa rejects planned US visa sanctions over alleged racial discrimination
South Africa has rejected a planned United States policy to restrict visas for people accused of enabling race-based discrimination against white Afrikaners. The dispute centres on claims about land seizures, alleged discrimination and accusations of incitement to violence. Pretoria said the US position was based on mischaracterisations promoted by fringe groups.South African Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said the government remained committed to dealing with the issue through its constitutional institutions, democratic processes and the rule of law. His comments came after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the new policy on Tuesday. Rubio said Washington... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 19:03 LONDON
Belarus frees 25 political prisoners as US lifts sanctions on two firms
Belarus has released 25 political prisoners after the United States lifted sanctions on two Belarusian companies, in a move that signals a further thaw in relations between Minsk and Washington. The releases took place on Wednesday, according to US envoy John Coale, who said the prisoners were taken to the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius. Those freed included human rights campaigners, political activists, journalists and lawyers.Coale said the decision followed negotiations that had stretched back more than a year between him and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. He said he expected to return in about a month and hoped to see hundreds more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 19:00 LONDON
Malaysia offers Myanmar leader visit in push to repatriate Rohingya refugees
Malaysia has offered to invite Myanmar's military ruler for an official visit as part of an effort to speed up the repatriation of Rohingya refugees. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made the offer on Wednesday, saying the move was intended to open a diplomatic channel with Myanmar's military-backed leadership. If accepted, the visit would mark another step out of isolation for Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power in a 2021 coup and has been seeking greater international legitimacy.Anwar said on a podcast that Malaysia could be friends with Myanmar, trade with it and accept the country, but that Myanmar must also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 18:03 LONDON
Ebola cases surge in North Kivu as WHO warns outbreak is far from over
The World Health Organization says Ebola transmission is rising sharply in North Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, even as some other affected areas show signs of improvement. In an online news conference, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the fight against the outbreak is "far from over". He said the situation in the east remains complex, with multiple outbreaks in multiple places.Tedros said weekly cases in North Kivu had doubled over the past two weeks, rising from 100 to more than 200. He said the area is so large that it is difficult to describe... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 18:00 LONDON
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
Israeli drone strike in Gaza City kills paramedic and schoolboy in double-tap attack
An Israeli drone strike in Gaza City killed a paramedic and a 15-year-old schoolboy in what was described as a double-tap attack in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood, north of the city. The first strike hit a group of Palestinians and injured Palestinian Civil Defence paramedic Sharif Shadi Labad. A second strike then hit the same area as people rushed to help him, killing Mohammad Abdul Zinati and wounding others.According to the supplied material, the attack took place on Tuesday despite the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that was referenced in the report. Israeli forces said they were targeting Hamas... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 17:00 LONDON
Russia-linked group used Claude AI for espionage, disinformation and drone-swarm tooling
A Russia-linked hacking group has used Claude AI to automate cyber-espionage against Ukrainian and European government targets, according to a report published by Anthropic. The company said the same activity was also used to support disinformation campaigns and to develop targeting software for autonomous drone swarms. It said it had blocked the malicious use it identified and shared the findings with government and industry partners.Anthropic said the main case involved a group it designated GTG-20006, which it said used Claude to operate against more than 20 organisations. Those targets included government ministries, defence and intelligence agencies, embassies, think tanks and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 16:30 LONDON
Kosovo tribunal convicts Hashim Thaci and three former KLA leaders, sentencing him to 25 years
The Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague has convicted former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci and three other former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders of war crimes and sentenced Thaci to 25 years in prison. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday after a three-year trial and concerns crimes linked to the 1998-1999 war in Kosovo. Thaci stood in silence as Presiding Judge Charles Smith read out the sentence, while supporters gathered in Pristina and outside the court reacted with shock and anger.The court found Thaci guilty of murder, torture, cruel treatment and arbitrary detention, and said he had used his position, leadership,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 15:59 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
At least 70 miners dead after gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan
At least 70 people have now been reported killed after a gold mine collapsed in Sudan's West Kordofan state, with rescue efforts still under way at the site near al-Nuhud. The collapse took place at the al-Zaraa mine, where a series of adjoining shafts gave way and trapped dozens of artisanal miners underground. Local accounts say residents and fellow miners were still trying to reach survivors using rudimentary tools.The Kordofan Observatory monitoring group said on Wednesday that the death toll had risen to at least 70, while search efforts continued and the number of people still trapped remained unclear. Khair... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 14:59 LONDON
Rodrigo Duterte appears in person at ICC for first time as trial date nears
The International Criminal Court has held a status hearing in The Hague with former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appearing in person for the first time. The session came as judges reviewed his health, the disclosure of evidence and the timetable for a trial now due to open on November 30. Duterte, who is 81, remained silent during the hearing.The court is examining allegations that he was responsible for crimes against humanity linked to killings during his anti-drug campaign. Prosecutors say he created, funded and armed death squads that targeted drug users and dealers, while Duterte denies the charges and says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 14:29 LONDON
US accuses Russia-linked network of plotting killings of Ukraine allies overseas
The US Department of Justice has accused five men of taking part in an alleged Russian intelligence-linked plot to murder people aligned, or perceived to be aligned, with Ukraine in the United States and Europe. The announcement says the men were charged in connection with a conspiracy that involved paying, or trying to pay, people to target those individuals. All five accused remain at large, and it is not clear from the supplied material where they are located.According to the Justice Department, three of the defendants are described as high-ranking members of the Russian intelligence network. They include Yuri Khrameev,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 14:01 LONDON
At least 20 killed as Gaza City building collapse leaves nearly 100 feared trapped
At least 20 people have been killed after a war-damaged apartment building collapsed in the Tal al-Hawa area of Gaza City, with rescue teams saying nearly 100 Palestinians may still be under the rubble. The six-storey building crumbled on Wednesday onto nearby homes and tents after earlier damage from Israeli attacks left it cracked and structurally unsound. Civil Defence teams said they were still searching for missing people and recovering bodies from the wreckage.Mahmoud Basal, a spokesperson for the Civil Defence agency, said rescue workers were continuing to work through the debris and that the number of people still trapped... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 13:59 LONDON
Latvia's airBaltic files for US Chapter 11 protection as flights continue normally
Latvia's airBaltic has voluntarily initiated a US Chapter 11 process as it seeks to restructure its financial obligations. The airline said the move was prompted by acute financial stress linked to a combination of financial and geopolitical factors. It said flights and services are continuing without interruption.The company said on Monday that all flights are operating as scheduled and that tickets and reservations remain valid. It also said passengers can continue to book and travel as usual. In addition, airBaltic said existing bookings, employee wages and vendor payments would continue without interruption, while refunds, vouchers, gift cards and credits linked... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 13:39 LONDON
Von der Leyen floats Canada as first EU associate member in Strasbourg speech
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used her State of the Union address in Strasbourg to suggest that Canada could become the European Union's first associate member. She framed the idea as part of a broader push for European resilience and independence at a time of heightened geopolitical pressure. The proposal was presented alongside calls for deeper cooperation with other partners, including Norway and the United Kingdom.Von der Leyen told members of the European Parliament that Europe could no longer rely on existing rules alone to secure its interests. She said the bloc must lead in defending the rules-based... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 13:36 LONDON
Amnesty accuses Iran of crimes against humanity over 2022 protest crackdown
Amnesty International has accused Iranian authorities of committing crimes against humanity during the crackdown on protests that began in September 2022. The organisation said the response to the demonstrations, which followed the death of Mahsa Amini, included killings, torture, rape and enforced disappearances. The report was released on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, and focuses on the state response to the movement known as "Woman, Life, Freedom".The report says the protests were triggered by Amini's death in custody after she was detained for allegedly violating Iran's strict dress rules for women. Amnesty said the crackdown left hundreds dead and identified 87... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 13:34 LONDON
Trump administration set to approve 60,000 heavy bombs for Israel amid Gaza war
The Trump administration is reported to be preparing a multibillion-dollar weapons sale to Israel that would include 60,000 2,000-pound bombs, according to the supplied material. The package is said to have been informally notified to Congress, but it has not yet been officially confirmed by the administration. The reported transfer comes as the Gaza war and wider regional conflict continue to shape US-Israel relations.The supplied rows say the package would be worth $2.8 billion and would be funded largely through the US Foreign Military Financing scheme. They also say the munitions list includes 20,000 MK-84s, 20,000 BLU-117s and 20,000 I-2000... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 13:29 LONDON
US tightens visa restrictions on some South Africans amid discrimination dispute
The United States has announced visa restrictions on some South Africans as the Trump administration steps up pressure over claims that South Africa discriminates against white Afrikaners. The move was presented as targeting foreign nationals who, in Washington's view, enable race-based discrimination, incite violence, or support land confiscation without compensation. No names were immediately released, and the scope of the restrictions was not specified.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the South African people were being failed by a government that was, in his words, damaging its economy through racial grievance against the Afrikaner minority. He added that the policy would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 12:36 LONDON
US war with Iran costs more than $38 billion as munitions shortfalls deepen, CBO says
The US war with Iran has cost more than $38 billion by the beginning of August, according to a new estimate from the Congressional Budget Office. The figure covers spending by the Department of Defense from 28 February to 1 August, a little more than five months into the conflict. The CBO said the estimate was based on government databases and public reporting because the Pentagon did not provide information for the assessment.The report said the largest single cost was $21.7 billion for replacing munitions. It also warned that the US has probably used between half and two-thirds of its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 10:32 LONDON
US charges five over alleged Russian intelligence-linked assassination plots
The United States has unsealed an indictment charging five people over alleged Russian intelligence-linked surveillance, recruitment and planned killings. Prosecutors say the case involves plots targeting dissidents in the United States and Lithuania, and that all five defendants remain at large. The Justice Department said the network worked on behalf of Russian intelligence services and was involved in attacks and murders internationally.The defendants were identified as Russian national Yuri Khrameev, 63, his son Kirill Khrameev, 27, Cubans Oemis Romagoza Durruthy and Yaidel Delgado Suarez, both 35, and 22-year-old Venezuelan Angel Eduardo Castro. All five were charged with conspiring to finance... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 08:30 LONDON
Queensland moves to repeal Glenden housing rule as town fears grow
Queensland has introduced legislation that would remove a requirement for workers at the nearby Byerwen coal mine to live in Glenden. The proposed change has raised fresh fears that the Central Queensland mining town could lose residents and drift towards becoming a ghost town. Local leaders say the community was caught off guard by the move, which was brought before Queensland Parliament this week.The rule was introduced in 2023 under the former Labor state government after a campaign by the local council and residents. It required workers at QCoal's Byerwen mine to relocate from a work camp into Glenden, in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 08:03 LONDON
Rachida Dati goes on trial in Paris in Carlos Ghosn graft case
France's former culture minister Rachida Dati has gone on trial at a Paris court in a corruption case linked to lobbying for Renault-Nissan. The proceedings centre on a contract signed in October 2009 between Dati and Carlos Ghosn, then head of the carmaker alliance. Dati denies the allegations and is being tried alongside Ghosn, who will appear in absentia.The case concerns claims that Dati lobbied for Renault-Nissan while she was a member of the European Parliament between October 2009 and February 2013. Prosecutors say a legal services contract signed in 2009 was used to conceal lobbying work. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 08:00 LONDON
Sahel jihadist violence set to hit record levels this year
Islamist extremist violence in Africa's Sahel region is on track to reach historic highs this year, according to new figures compiled by a conflict monitor. The data point to a sharp escalation across Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, which together form the main centre of jihadist militancy in the region. The figures come as armed groups linked to al-Qaida and Islamic State continue to expand their reach in parts of the central Sahel.The monitor said incidents of violence involving jihadist groups in the three countries have risen from 63 in 2016 to 2,845 in 2025. So far this year, 2,145... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 07:33 LONDON
US House votes again to end Iran war powers as 7 Republicans break ranks
The US House of Representatives has approved a war powers resolution aimed at halting continued military action in Iran without congressional approval. The vote, held late Tuesday in Washington, passed 220-204 and marked the third time the chamber has backed such a measure this summer. Seven Republicans joined all Democrats in support, making the result slightly broader than earlier attempts.The resolution would curb President Donald Trump's ability to continue military action without authorisation from Congress. Iowa Republican Zach Nunn said his vote reflected the view that, with the negotiating window closed, sustained combat operations now require congressional approval. He added... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 07:30 LONDON
Alex Saab pleads guilty in US money-laundering case tied to alleged bribery scheme
Venezuelan businessman Alex Saab has pleaded guilty in a US court to a money-laundering charge linked to an alleged bribery scheme involving public contracts in Venezuela. The plea marks a significant development in a long-running federal case that has followed Saab for years. He also agreed to cooperate with ongoing investigations, according to the court record.As part of the agreement, Saab accepted that he will hand over $195 million derived from the corruption scheme. Prosecutors said they would recommend a sentence at the lower end of the guideline range and could seek further reductions if his cooperation proves useful. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 06:30 LONDON
THE GROWTH ILLUSION: HOW GDP TRICKERY MASKED THE DEATH OF THE MIDDLE CLASS
We are fed a daily diet of triumphant economic headlines. The S&P 500 hits record highs, corporate earnings smash forecasts, and central bankers beam at GDP charts pointing up and to the right. Politicians line up to remind us how much "wealthier" we are compared to our parents or grandparents. On paper, they are right. The average worker makes vastly more dollars today than at any point in human history. But step outside the spreadsheet and into the street, and the math fails the reality test. If we are so undeniably prosperous, why does buying a modest home feel like... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 01 Sep 2026 13:58 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
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 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
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 Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 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
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 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
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 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
