Timor-Leste says stalled Greater Sunrise gas project is finally moving ahead
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta says the long-delayed Greater Sunrise gas project is now moving forward, with the first agreements expected to be signed early next year. He described the venture as "finally happening" after years of deadlock and procrastination. The project has been one of the country's most closely watched economic plans for years because of its potential to reshape the energy sector.Ramos-Horta said Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao had told him he was confident the parties would sign the agreement within the next few months and finalise three main documents. Those documents are intended to set the regulatory and fiscal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Oct 2026 03:32 LONDON
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Australia presses Palestinian Authority after election postponement
Australia's foreign minister has urged the Palestinian Authority to hold elections without delay after President Mahmoud Abbas postponed the vote until September 2027. Penny Wong said the delay was "deeply disappointing" and argued that credible elections are an important part of the authority's commitment to reform, democratic renewal and accountable governance. She also said continued delays undermine the prospects of a two-state solution.The postponement affects elections that had been due in November and would have been the first Palestinian polls in 20 years. The Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization said the decision was driven by conditions in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
North Korea fires several ballistic missiles toward East Sea as Seoul holds emergency meeting
South Korea says North Korea launched several ballistic missiles from the Pyongyang area toward the East Sea on Monday, prompting an emergency security meeting in Seoul. The Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were detected at about 09:20 local time, and that some flew more than 900 kilometres. Japan's defence ministry separately confirmed at least one suspected ballistic missile.Seoul said it had stepped up surveillance and vigilance for any further launches after the firing. South Korea's National Security Office convened an emergency meeting to review military readiness, underscoring the immediate concern in the capital. The supplied material says the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
