Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi continue as Russia strikes energy and rail infrastructure
Russia struck six major electrical substations in four central Ukrainian regions on Wednesday, according to Ukraine's energy minister, as US-mediated peace talks in Abu Dhabi entered a second day. The same reports said rail infrastructure in eastern and central Ukraine was also hit, adding fresh pressure on the diplomatic effort. The talks are taking place in the United Arab Emirates and remain focused on territory, security guarantees and de-escalation measures.Sergii Koretskyi said the attacks were reported on Telegram, while the Kremlin said Vladimir Putin was being kept informed by the Russian delegation. Dmitry Peskov also said the Russian team was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 09:29 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Ukraine talks drag on as US security cases widen and Israel opens new parliament
Ukraine peace talks continued in Abu Dhabi for a second day with Ukrainian, Russian and US negotiators still searching for a way forward, even as doubts persisted over any ceasefire breakthrough. European officials were also reacting sharply to talk of a possible new security architecture linked to the negotiations, underlining how much is at stake beyond the battlefield. 🔗 🔗On the war front, Russia said it intercepted 146 drones over the Leningrad region and reported a fire near Ust Luga, while Ukraine said it had captured its first Indonesian prisoner of war in Zaporizhzhia and linked the case to a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 11 Nov 2026 08:47 LONDON
US to phase out annual military aid to Israel by end-2026, report says
The United States will phase out about $4bn in annual military aid to Israel by the end of 2026, according to a report published on the day of the US midterm elections. The announcement marks a significant shift in a relationship that has for decades been defined by steady military and diplomatic backing from Washington. It also comes amid signs of strain in ties between the two countries, with the timing drawing particular attention.The report says President Donald Trump made the announcement on election day, when the midterms were under way. It describes the move as a gradual phaseout rather... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 07:59 LONDON
Israel's new Knesset opens as Eisenkot seeks coalition and Netanyahu pushes unity deal
Israel's new Knesset has opened in Jerusalem as coalition talks intensify after the October election produced no clear governing majority. President Isaac Herzog has given former chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot the first mandate to try to assemble a government, and he now has 28 days to secure enough support. Benjamin Netanyahu, who remains caretaker prime minister, is trying to shape the outcome by urging a unity arrangement and warning against an opposition-led coalition.The latest political manoeuvring comes as the new parliament begins its work with the balance of power still unsettled. According to the figures already confirmed, Netanyahu's bloc... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 06:59 LONDON
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US judge lets Trump's defamation case against the BBC proceed
A federal judge in Florida has allowed Donald Trump's $10bn defamation lawsuit against the BBC to move forward, marking an early legal win for the US president in a case over a Panorama edit. The ruling means the defamation claim will continue, although the judge did not decide whether Trump will ultimately succeed. A separate claim under Florida's unfair trade practices law was dismissed.Judge Jeffrey Kuntz said Trump had plausibly alleged reputational harm from the documentary, which spliced together two parts of a speech he gave before the 6 January 2021 attack on the US Capitol. In his order, he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 01:59 LONDON
Democrats projected to expand House majority as Senate control shifts after US election swing
Democrats are now projected to finish with a larger-than-expected majority in the House of Representatives after the latest round of vote counting in the US midterm elections. The supplied material says projections showed the party winning 254 House seats, with 16 races still to be called, while NBC News projected a final total of 259 seats. That would give Democrats their biggest House majority in more than three decades and position Hakeem Jeffries to become the first Black Speaker in American history.The new numbers also strengthen Democratic control of Congress at a moment when the party is already projected to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 18:59 LONDON
US-Iran war diplomacy gains momentum as Trump says conflict is effectively at an end
Diplomatic efforts around the US war with Iran appeared to gain fresh momentum on Tuesday after a day of closed-door talks in Washington involving Qatar's prime minister. US President Donald Trump said he considers the war "effectively" at an end, while also insisting the United States remains militarily prepared if needed. The comments came as Iranian officials signalled that any lasting settlement would have to come through diplomacy rather than pressure.Trump and Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani both described the White House talks as positive, according to the supplied material. Trump said the United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 15:59 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine talks open in Abu Dhabi as Iran tensions, Iraq strike and US politics jostle
New talks aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine opened in Abu Dhabi, with Ukrainian, American and European representatives meeting as negotiations focus on security guarantees and territory. 🔗In the Middle East, Donald Trump said the war with Iran is now effectively over militarily, while leaving open the option of renewed US strikes if needed, as Qatar mediated talks continue. 🔗 France also summoned Iran's ambassador to Paris after accusing Tehran of a cyberattack that targeted supermarket refrigeration systems across the country. 🔗Tensions linked to Iran were also felt in Britain, where several US military aircraft were moved from RAF... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Nov 2026 12:34 LONDON
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Egypt says Iran and the United States want negotiations as Gaza and regional tensions persist
Egypt's foreign minister has said he believes both Iran and the United States want to negotiate, but warned that a concrete deal is still needed to prevent another round of escalation. Badr Abdelatty made the remarks in an interview, speaking as regional tensions remain high across the Middle East. He also linked the comments to stalled efforts on Gaza and to wider security concerns involving Saudi Arabia and Yemen.Abdelatty said Cairo thought both Tehran and Washington were working toward negotiations, but stressed that this alone was not enough. "That is not enough to prevent another round of escalation. That is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Nov 2026 20:01 LONDON
UK government expected to reduce electric vehicle sales targets this week
The UK government is expected to reduce its electric vehicle sales targets this week after a review of the policy governing the phaseout of new petrol and diesel cars. The move would mark a significant adjustment to the current timetable for the transition to zero-emission vehicles. It is likely to be welcomed by carmakers, while environmental groups are expected to oppose it.Under the existing rules, 80% of new cars sold in the UK must be electric by 2030. New petrol and diesel cars are due to be phased out by 2030, and by 2035 all new cars must be zero... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Nov 2026 04:59 LONDON
Guatemalan opposition lawmaker and three police officers killed in armed attack in Zacapa
A Guatemalan opposition lawmaker and three National Civil Police officers have been killed in an armed attack in the eastern department of Zacapa. The attack took place in Rio Hondo on Friday and has drawn a response from the country's president and security authorities. Officials said the lawmaker, Julio Portillo, died later in hospital from gunshot wounds.The Ministry of Government said the three other victims were police officers who were responding to what it described as a direct attack on the deputy. Authorities said the assailants were unidentified and have not publicly given a motive. The president, Bernardo Arevalo, condemned... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 16:59 LONDON
Paraguay crisis deepens as Santiago Pena is impeached, arrested and Pedro Alliana takes over
Paraguay's political and financial crisis deepened on Friday after Congress impeached President Santiago Pena and authorities placed him under house arrest. Senators then appointed Pedro Alliana, the former vice president, as president shortly after the vote, marking a rapid transfer of power in the capital. The move followed the collapse of Uneo Bank, which left almost half the country unable to access their accounts and triggered public anger across the country.Senate President Basilio Nunez said Mr Pena was found guilty of poor performance in his duties after 44 of 45 senators voted for impeachment, with one absent. Prosecutor Silvia Margarita... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 04:31 LONDON
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Trump replaces White House chief of staff with Stephen Miller after Republican midterm defeats
US President Donald Trump has announced that Stephen Miller will become his new White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles in one of the most powerful jobs in the administration. The change was announced on Friday and marks a significant personnel shift at the centre of the US government. Wiles will move to the Trump political operation outside the White House, according to the announcement.Miller has been serving as deputy chief of staff and is widely identified with some of the most hardline immigration measures from Trump's first term. Those policies included the push to build a wall on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 19:29 LONDON
Iran security chief meets Putin in Moscow amid gas pipeline talks
Iran's top security official has met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and delivered a personal message from Iran's supreme leader, according to the latest confirmed details from the visit. The meeting was not announced in advance and took place as the two sides discussed regional security and possible energy cooperation. It adds a new layer to already close ties between Moscow and Tehran at a time of wider conflict in the region.The Iranian official, identified as the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, said the talks covered what he described as strengthening ties, the post-war situation and regional... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 15:59 LONDON
Trump escalates Iran nuclear rhetoric after midterm fallout
Trump said on Thursday that Iran will not be able to do anything on its nuclear programme without US approval, sharpening his language a day after linking the war with Iran to Republican losses in the midterm elections. Speaking in the Oval Office, he said he would prefer not to "destroy the rest of the country" but added that he might have to do so, and told reporters they would know more soon. The remarks came after he was asked about proposals from mediators on the future of Iran's nuclear programme.The president also repeated his view that the conflict was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 21:59 LONDON
Oil falls below $100 as markets bet on possible Iran war de-escalation after U.S. midterm shift
Oil prices fell below $100 a barrel after Brent and West Texas Intermediate both dropped more than 8% in the previous session, as traders reacted to the Republican Party losing control of Congress in the U.S. midterm elections. The move reflected a growing market view that the political shift in Washington could increase the chances of a negotiated end to the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Brent closed at $94.62 a barrel and WTI at $88.12, both their lowest levels since 31 August.The decline came after the Republican defeat, which left President Donald Trump facing a Congress... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 12:29 LONDON
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A month after Yemen government offensive began, war of attrition takes hold
A month after Yemen's internationally recognised government launched a new offensive against Houthi fighters, the conflict appears to have settled into a war of attrition. The operation, announced on 5 October, was presented as an effort to retake territory held by the Houthis, including the capital, Sanaa. But the city has remained largely calm, apart from recurring air strikes, even as fighting continues in other parts of the country.The offensive, called Operation Dawn of Yemen, was launched by government forces backed by a Saudi Arabia-led coalition. According to the supporting report, the Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, have suffered... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 10:37 LONDON
Zelensky says 90-minute talks with US envoys as Abu Dhabi diplomacy advances
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held a detailed 90-minute conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as preparations intensified for a new round of diplomacy involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States. The talks are due to take place in Abu Dhabi on 10 and 11 November, and are being described as the first three-sided meetings since February. Zelensky made the comments while in Madrid, saying the negotiations must move forward quickly to end the war.The latest contacts also include a planned meeting at the White House involving representatives of Russia and Ukraine, to be hosted by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 04:05 LONDON
Democrats win control of both chambers as Trump says he may work with them
Democrats have won control of both the House and the Senate in the latest U.S. midterm count, according to the supplied report from Washington. The result marks a major shift in the balance of power in Congress and comes as President Donald Trump publicly responded to the outcome. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, he said he would "probably get along" with Democrats.Trump also repeated his view that he would have won if his name had been on the ballot. In the same remarks, he again linked the election result to the war involving Iran and to gasoline prices. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 18:30 LONDON
Democrats sweep U.S. midterms as markets open higher on hopes of policy shift
Democrats have swept the U.S. midterm elections, taking control of both chambers of Congress, according to the supplied reports. The result marks a clear political shift in Washington and comes as investors began reacting to the prospect of a different policy balance in the months ahead. U.S. markets opened higher after President Donald Trump said he would accept the outcome, easing some of the uncertainty that had surrounded the vote.The immediate market response was broad, with major indexes moving up at the open as traders assessed what the new congressional balance could mean for taxes, regulation and spending. The supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 16:30 LONDON
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Trump Faces Reduced Leverage After Democrats Flip Both Houses of Congress
Democrats have flipped several long-held Republican seats and secured majorities in both houses of the US Congress, according to the supplied report, marking a sharp shift in Washington's balance of power. The result raises immediate questions about how much of President Donald Trump's domestic agenda can now move through the legislature. It also sets up a new phase of confrontation between the White House and a Congress now controlled by the opposition.Trump gave a mixed response after Tuesday's midterm vote. In posts on Truth Social, he blamed the losses on the fact that he was not personally on the ballot... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 15:30 LONDON
US midterms deliver historic firsts as Democrats win control of Congress
The 2026 US midterm elections have produced a series of historic firsts alongside a major shift in control of Congress. Democrats won both the House of Representatives and the Senate, marking a significant setback for President Donald Trump and his party. The result also opened the way for what would likely be the first Black speaker of the House.The election night tally brought several barrier-breaking victories into focus as results were confirmed across multiple states. Voters elected the country's first Black female governor, the first Native American female governor, the first Native female senator and the first openly gay male... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 11:30 LONDON
Democrats gain ground in U.S. midterms as Texas Senate race is projected
James Talarico's victory in the Texas Senate race has been projected, adding to a broader Democratic showing in the U.S. midterm elections. Supporters reacted with cheers as the result was announced at an election-night gathering, where the mood was described as jubilant. If confirmed, it would make Talarico the first Democrat elected to the US Senate from Texas since 1988.The projection comes as Democrats are reported to have taken control of both chambers of Congress, marking a significant shift in Washington. In the Texas contest, supporters celebrated what they saw as a historic breakthrough in a state long dominated by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 10:01 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
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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
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
