Iran says US must choose whether to end war as Lavrov and Araqchi back diplomacy in New York
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly and said there was no alternative to a diplomatic settlement of the crisis. Russia's Foreign Ministry said the two discussed current regional and international issues, with particular emphasis on the situation around Iran. The meeting added a new diplomatic signal to a week already dominated by public exchanges over the war and its possible end.The comments came after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview that it was for the United States to decide... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 03:31 LONDON
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Trump hosts Xi Jinping at Washington state dinner after White House talks
The White House talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping were followed by a state dinner in Washington on Thursday night, bringing the leaders of the United States and China together at the end of a day of bilateral meetings. The dinner capped Xi's first visit to Washington in more than a decade and marked the second meeting this year between the two presidents. The supplied reporting says the event featured a tech-heavy guest list, as well as business leaders, billionaires and Washington powerbrokers.Trump used the dinner to praise the relationship between the two countries, saying both sides understood they... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 03:29 LONDON
Costa Rica fires foreign minister after unapproved Trump-backed security summit meeting
Costa Rica has dismissed Foreign Minister Manuel Tovar after he attended a regional security summit in New York without informing President Laura Fernandez. The meeting was linked to the Trump-backed Shield of the Americas coalition and took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The government said the omission prevented Fernandez from attending and caused serious harm to Costa Rica's interests.Fernandez said she should have represented the country at the gathering, which focused on drug trafficking and organised crime across the region. According to the government, Tovar attended without prior notice or approval. The summit brought together... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 01:03 LONDON
Costa calls for stronger multilateralism, AI rules and UN reform at General Assembly
President AntĂłnio Costa used his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly to argue that multilateralism remains the only workable response to the world's current crises. He said no country acting alone can prevent a pandemic, stabilise the climate, secure resilient supply chains, regulate artificial intelligence, ensure financial stability or deliver sustainable development. Costa said the same logic applies to peace. He said no country, however powerful, can build lasting peace on its own, and called for multilateralism that is strong, effective, representative and capable of delivering for people. He framed the central challenges as peace, the climate emergency,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 22:00 LONDON
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Wall Street closes mixed as megacap tech and chips surge, while yields pressure banks, energy and small caps
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 higher, led by a powerful rally in Meta, Nvidia and the broader chip complex. The move came alongside a sharp rise in natural gas and a stronger dollar versus the yen, while rate-sensitive and cyclical pockets such as banks, energy and small caps lagged. The day’s tape suggests investors were still rotating toward AI-linked growth even as higher yields and a firmer dollar weighed on parts of the market. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Sep 2026 21:15 LONDON
Ethiopia conflict escalates as Tigrayan forces say they are in full-blown war
Tigrayan forces say they are in a "full-blown war" with Ethiopia's army as fighting spreads across three regions in the north of the country. The latest clashes involve Tigray, Amhara and Afar, according to the supplied material, marking the most serious escalation since the 2022 peace deal. The Tigray People's Liberation Front has also joined with former rivals to form a new opposition alliance, raising the stakes of the confrontation.The fighters say their aim is to overthrow the government in Addis Ababa, while both the federal authorities and the TPLF accuse each other of breaching the terms of the 2022... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 20:59 LONDON
Iranian-American group sues Trump over war in Washington, DC
An Iranian-American advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in Washington, DC, seeking to halt US military action against Iran. The complaint was lodged on Thursday by the National Iranian American Council and names President Donald Trump as the defendant. It argues that the war is harming Iranian Americans and their relatives, and that it is being carried out without proper constitutional war-powers checks.The filing says the conflict has been going on for more than six months and alleges that it will continue indefinitely unless a court intervenes. According to the complaint, the war is causing imminent threats to the lives,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 19:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: UN tensions rise as Ukraine, Gaza and regional conflicts dominate a crowded global day
World leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York traded warnings over Gaza, Ukraine and Iran, with the forum becoming a stage for competing claims, threats and diplomatic manoeuvres. The US and Iran resumed backchannel contacts through mediators, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected US pressure and accused Washington and Israel of aggression. đź”— đź”—On the Gaza issue, Benjamin Netanyahu is due to address the UN as scrutiny intensifies over Israel's war and occupation, while Mahmoud Abbas delivered a recorded speech after the US denied him a visa. The US backed Board of Peace also unveiled a $2.45... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Sep 2026 18:24 LONDON
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European markets close mixed as oil and gas surge, gold slips and the dollar firms
Executive summary: European equities ended the session mixed, with the DAX and FTSE 100 lower while the Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 held modest gains. The biggest cross-asset moves came from commodities and FX, Brent crude and natural gas jumped sharply, gold and silver fell, and the dollar strengthened against both the euro and sterling. The pattern points to a market still sensitive to energy inflation, higher yields and a firmer US currency. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
NATO says it is ready for Russian hybrid attacks amid rising concern in Europe
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said the alliance is ready for Russian cyberattacks and other forms of hybrid warfare, as European concern grows over Moscow's tactics. He said NATO has response options in place and urged member states to provide more support for Ukraine. His comments came amid warnings from Danish intelligence that Russia is likely to step up hybrid attacks against Western targets.Rutte said Russia is doing more in the cyber domain and that NATO is prepared to respond. He linked stronger support for Ukraine with sending a signal to Moscow after any hybrid incident or attack. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 16:32 LONDON
Israel offers cash support to settlement firms after European trade bans
Israel is planning cash grants for companies operating in illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank after several European countries moved to restrict trade in their goods. The support package is aimed at helping affected firms find new buyers in Asia and South America, according to the supplied report. The move comes as European governments face pressure over how to respond to human rights concerns linked to the settlements.The plan would provide up to 200,000 shekels, or about $54,000, per company. Roey Fisher, who heads Israel's Foreign Trade Administration at the Ministry of Economy and Industry, said a dedicated team... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 15:33 LONDON
Hurricane Polo remains powerful off Mexico as Tropical Storm Nolo prompts Hawaii watch
Hurricane Polo is continuing to bring heavy rain and strong surf to Mexico's Pacific coast, while Tropical Storm Nolo is prompting preparations in Hawaii. The US National Hurricane Center said Polo was about 130 miles south-southwest of Zihuatanejo early on Thursday, moving northwest at 7 mph before a later turn west-northwest and then northwest again over the weekend. Forecasters said the storm was expected to keep Category 5 strength as it tracks along the coast over the next few days.The main concern in Mexico is not a direct landfall but the rainfall and coastal impacts associated with the storm's outer... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 14:35 LONDON
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Trump signals a China talks agenda centered on AI and DOJ guardrails
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "The Ford's Theatre Lie is just another example of how the Fake News Media and the Dumocrats conspire together to make up false stories about "President Donald J. Trump." Shouldn't be allowed to happen. Our Country is desperately seeking a Free and Fair Press!" - "A big day with President Xi of China. Super Intelligence (SI) will be a big topic of discussion, but I want to leave it exactly where it is. Our guardrail is the DOJ!" - "The story that the White House, or... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 13:30 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Pakistan strikes Afghanistan as UN diplomacy, regional tensions and security alerts mount
Pakistan said it carried out air strikes on 10 sites in Afghanistan early on Thursday, saying the action was retaliation for drone attacks on a border post, while Afghan officials reported civilian deaths. The strikes sharply escalated already tense cross border relations. đź”—In Pakistan, authorities also blocked major highways into Islamabad and set up container barriers ahead of a planned Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf march demanding the release of Imran Khan, underlining the political pressure facing the government. đź”—At the United Nations in New York, Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez used her General Assembly speech to thank Donald Trump after years of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 24 Sep 2026 12:25 LONDON
Iran warns conflict could spread to the Indian Ocean if the United States strikes again
Iran has warned that the war could extend to the Indian Ocean if the United States carries out new bombings against the country. The warning came on Thursday from Mojtaba Khamenei, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader, and marks a sharper public reference to a wider theatre of conflict. It also points to growing concern around strategic maritime routes and military sites beyond the immediate Middle East.The statement was linked to the wider confrontation between Tehran and Washington, which has remained tense as negotiations have stalled. According to the supplied material, talks between the two countries have been paralysed since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 12:02 LONDON
US reportedly withholds Sudan army chief's UN visa amid ceasefire pressure
The United States is reportedly withholding a visa for Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The reported move comes as Washington seeks to press him to accept a 90-day ceasefire proposal in Sudan's civil war. Sudanese activists and journalists have criticised the reports, describing them as political pressure.According to the supplied reports, the visa issue emerged on Tuesday and was still being discussed on Wednesday, with al-Burhan scheduled to address the General Assembly on Thursday. The reports say the visa was made contingent on his acceptance of a three-month truce... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 08:33 LONDON
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Argentina escalates Falklands claim at UN as Milei threatens legal and economic action
Argentina's President Javier Milei has intensified his country's sovereignty dispute with the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands during a speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He described the claim as a "national cause" and said Argentina would "take matters into our own hands" through legal and economic action. The islands are known in Argentina as the Malvinas, and Milei made the issue a central part of his address on Wednesday.Milei said the United Nations had chosen "to look the other way" on the dispute, and he framed Argentina's response as a "peaceful, practical and effective... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 08:05 LONDON
Venezuela interim president promises elections in UN address
Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, has told the United Nations General Assembly that the country will hold elections as part of a transition to what she described as full democracy. She did not give a date for the vote. In her speech, she said the government had begun talks with opposition groups and was preparing national institutions for the electoral process.Rodriguez said the transition would be an orderly, institutional and verifiable process. She said all political forces would be allowed to take part, and added that the aim was to build a country that is freer, more prosperous and more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 02:02 LONDON
Trump flags AI as a key topic for talks with Xi, with DOJ as the guardrail
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "A big day with President Xi of China. Super Intelligence (SI) will be a big topic of discussion, but I want to leave it exactly where it is. Our guardrail is the DOJ!" - "The story that the White House, or me, want to affix my name to Ford's Theatre, in Washington, D. C., where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, is a ridiculous lie. Who would possibly want a name on such a tragic place? The Dumocrats suffer from serious Trump Derangement Syndrome. They are Degenerates and... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 01:30 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Jumps, Oil Slides and Natural Gas Surges in a Mixed Asia-Pacific Session
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a risk-on tone, led by a strong Nikkei advance and gains in Korea and Hong Kong. The session is being shaped by a sharp drop in WTI crude, a surge in natural gas, a softer gold complex, and a firmer US dollar against the yen. The move is notable because it combines lower oil, higher gas, and a weaker precious-metals bid, a mix that can shift sector leadership across equities, currencies, and commodities. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Sep 2026 01:15 LONDON
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UN General Assembly in New York faces fresh pressure as leaders clash over Gaza, Ukraine and Iran
World leaders gathering in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly are using the platform to press some of the most divisive conflicts in global politics. The latest speeches and analysis describe an institution under strain, with questions growing over funding, relevance and the ability of the Security Council to act. The debate is being shaped by wars in Gaza and Ukraine, tensions involving Iran, and wider concerns that major powers are increasingly acting outside the UN framework.One of the clearest examples came from Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who addressed the assembly for the fifth time since Russia's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 21:29 LONDON
US, Denmark and Greenland security deal deepens Arctic shift as Trump claims permanent control
The United States, Denmark and Greenland have reached a security deal that Washington says gives it permanent control over the island's security, while authority remains with Denmark. The agreement follows months of tension over Greenland's strategic role in the Arctic and repeated threats by US President Donald Trump to seize the island by force if he could not acquire it. The arrangement is being presented as a way to reduce the dispute while formalising a new security framework.According to the supplied material, Greenlanders have protections written into the agreement and NATO will remain involved. The deal is described as trilateral,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 20:04 LONDON
Day News Recap: UN diplomacy intensifies as Iran, Gaza and Xi talks dominate a crowded global agenda
Iran dominated the United Nations General Assembly as President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the world body, defended Tehran and pushed back against accusations over the war fallout, while Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric and said he faced a big decision on whether to strike Iran. đź”— đź”—Diplomacy continued in parallel, with Iran's foreign minister meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff in the first reported talks between the two sides since the June ceasefire unravelled, and later shuttle talks in New York described as productive and a possible opening. đź”— đź”—The wider UN week also brought warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as oil retreats, sterling softens and energy markets swing
Executive summary: European equities finished mixed, with the FTSE 100 edging higher while the DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. The biggest cross-asset moves came in commodities and FX, Brent crude fell more than 5%, natural gas jumped nearly 9%, and the dollar strengthened against the yen while the euro and pound weakened. The moves point to a market still being driven by energy price volatility, rate expectations and currency shifts rather than a broad risk-on or risk-off break. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Sep 2026 16:45 LONDON
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US and Iran hold productive shuttle talks at UN as diplomatic opening emerges
US and Iranian officials have held mediated shuttle talks in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, marking the first such contacts between the two sides in months. The discussions were described by President Donald Trump as productive, with both sides signalling that there may be room for further engagement. The talks took place in the same diplomatic setting where tensions over the war in the Middle East, sanctions and regional security have dominated the agenda.According to officials and public remarks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner communicated through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 16:02 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as AI Chips Surge, Oil Slumps and Bitcoin Extends Rally
Executive summary: U.S. equities opened broadly higher, led by a sharp jump in AI and chip stocks, while crude oil sold off hard and gold eased. The move points to a market leaning into growth, lower energy costs and a stronger risk appetite, with Nasdaq-linked assets and crypto outperforming early. Banks, energy and precious metals lagged, suggesting the opening tone favored technology over defensive and commodity-linked exposure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Sep 2026 14:45 LONDON
Trump signals possible tightening of White House press access after lawsuit over media exclusion
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Canada is destroying itself by allowing millions and millions of people into the Country, essentially unchecked and unvetted, and who are causing problems that will soon be too big to handle. It is a Liberal takeover that will end very badly. Already showing up in their numbers. - "All of the SLEAZEBAGS, like Third Rate "Reporter, " Kaitlan Collins, of Fake News CNN, a truly unhappy person, said they weren't going to be covering me. Then why were they ranting and raving like Lunatics, in the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 14:30 LONDON
ICC convicts Central African Republic rebel commander Mahamat Said of crimes against humanity
The International Criminal Court has convicted former Central African Republic militia commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of crimes against humanity over abuses committed in Bangui. The verdict was delivered on Wednesday and centred on torture and unlawful imprisonment at a detention centre run by the Central Office for the Repression of Banditry. The court said Said oversaw the facility during the country's civil war, which began in 2013.Judges found Said guilty on four counts of crimes against humanity, while acquitting him of three counts of war crimes. Presiding judge Miatta Maria Samba said the evidence showed beatings, maltreatment and other... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 14:06 LONDON
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UK reviews Chagos Islands handover deal after Trump criticism
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said Britain will go back to the drawing board on its agreement to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after renewed criticism from US President Donald Trump. Streeting said the government would not, at this stage, make the annual payments tied to the leaseback arrangement for the Diego Garcia military base. The comments came after Trump called the deal "terrible" during his first meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.Streeting said Trump's objections were not new, but that the president's latest remarks made clear his... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 14:03 LONDON
Airtel Money targets London IPO that could value business at up to $9bn
Airtel Money has announced plans for a London flotation that could make it one of the biggest listings in the city in years. The mobile money arm of Airtel Africa is seeking to raise about $800m through an initial public offering and is targeting a valuation of $8bn to $9bn. The company said it wants to list separately from its parent, which is already on the FTSE 100.The business operates across 13 sub-Saharan African countries and says it has 53 million monthly active users. Its services are delivered through branches and kiosks that allow customers to load money on to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 12:33 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: UN week opens with Iran, Ukraine and AI crises, as UK and Morocco face domestic tests
World leaders gathering at the United Nations in New York are confronting two fast moving crises at once, the fallout from the Iran war and the risks posed by artificial intelligence, with the Security Council due to hear an emergency AI briefing during the week. đź”—Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian is due to address the General Assembly on Wednesday in his first speech to the world body, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will also speak as Kyiv presses its case for an energy ceasefire and seeks wider support. đź”— đź”—Turkey's President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄźan used the opening days of the General... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Sep 2026 12:22 LONDON
Belgium and Rwanda restore diplomatic ties after Qatar-hosted talks
Belgium and Rwanda have restored diplomatic relations after an 18-month rupture, in a development that Qatar says was helped by talks it hosted in Doha. The two countries said in a joint statement on Tuesday that they were resuming ties after expelling each other's diplomats over the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The move marks a notable thaw in a dispute that had widened beyond the Great Lakes region and into Europe.Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said the first talks between the two sides took place in June 2025 in Doha and helped create the conditions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
ErdoÄźan calls for UN Security Council veto power to be abolished at General Assembly
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄźan has called for the United Nations Security Council's veto power to be abolished, using the opening days of the UN General Assembly in New York to press for a major overhaul of the world body. In a published opinion piece, he argued that the current structure of the Council no longer fits today's crises and should be replaced with a system without permanent seats. Under his proposal, members would be elected by the General Assembly for fixed terms.ErdoÄźan said reform should begin with ending the veto privilege held by the five permanent members of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 10:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Trump Iran talks dominate UN week as storms, conflicts and markets move
US and Iranian officials held their first reported talks since the June ceasefire unravelled, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The discussions came as Washington and Tehran kept diplomacy alive despite rising tensions over sanctions, regional security and the risk of wider conflict. 🔗Donald Trump sharpened the pressure on Tehran at the UN, saying he faced a big decision on whether to strike Iran and warning he could “annihilate” the country if it moved against US interests. He also said American officials had held... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Sep 2026 08:41 LONDON
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Europe opens mixed as Brent slumps, natural gas jumps and the dollar firms
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 and DAX edged higher while the CAC 40 slipped and the Euro Stoxx 50 was little changed. The biggest cross-asset moves came outside equities, Brent crude fell sharply, natural gas surged, gold eased and the dollar strengthened against both the euro and sterling. The pattern points to a market still balancing energy-price relief, currency pressure and selective risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
US and Iran hold first talks since June ceasefire unravelled amid Trump threat
Iran's foreign minister has met US envoy Steve Witkoff at the United Nations in the first reported talks between the two sides since the June ceasefire unravelled. The discussions were arranged by Qatar, according to the supplied material, and no breakthrough has been reported. The meeting came on the same day Donald Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran if the conflict is not resolved.Witkoff said a round of discussions had been completed that he hoped would prove "constructive and promising". Iran repeated its demand for the United States to end what it called its "acts of aggression". The talks took... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
Trump pushes Shield of the Americas coalition to target 24 cartel groups at UNGA meeting
United States President Donald Trump has urged members of the Shield of the Americas coalition to step up action against drug cartels during a meeting in New York City on the sidelines of the annual United Nations General Assembly. He told leaders and foreign ministers from the anti-cartel alliance that he wanted them to join the United States in targeting 24 criminal organisations and to treat them as common threats to stability. The meeting brought together governments already aligned on anti-cartel measures, with the coalition later issuing a joint statement on its next steps.Trump said he was asking all nations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 07:00 LONDON
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
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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
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 NausÄ—da 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.NausÄ—da 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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
Eighteen suspects flown to Florida in Haiti president MoĂŻse killing case
Eighteen suspects accused in the 2021 assassination of former Haitian President Jovenel MoĂŻse 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 MoĂŻse 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
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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
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
Cuba works to restore power after another nationwide blackout as outages continue
Union Electrica said power was being restored gradually across Cuba after a major blackout spread from five eastern provinces to the whole island. The state-run utility said nearly half of Havana customers had regained electricity as crews worked to bring the grid back online. The outage is the latest in a series of nationwide disruptions that have repeatedly affected daily life across the country.Authorities said the collapse was caused by a failure in high-voltage transmission lines in the central part of the country, with unstable weather conditions also cited as a factor. The blackout is at least the sixth this... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 19:59 LONDON
Bolivia ratifies $1.9bn IMF deal and ends diesel subsidies amid protest threats
Just hours after Bolivia's Congress ratified a $1.9 billion loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund, President Rodrigo Paz announced an immediate end to diesel subsidies. The move affects fuel used by trucks, buses and tractors, and is part of the government's effort to stabilise an economy under strain. Gasoline subsidies for private cars will remain in place for now, although Paz has already reduced that support in recent months.The Senate's approval on Friday completed the final legislative step for the three-year financing programme, after the lower house backed it a day earlier. The IMF first announced a staff-level agreement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 08:29 LONDON
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 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
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 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
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
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
