Breakfast News Recap: Ebola toll tops 5,000 as US election, security and regional tensions dominate
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has passed 5,000 deaths, with government data showing the disease has spread across eight provinces, underlining the scale of the crisis. 🔗In the Middle East and wider security picture, Oman said its maritime authorities evacuated 25 crew from a burning crude oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, while a separate Iranian account described another tanker incident in the same waterway, adding to concern over shipping safety. 🔗 The United States also approved a $2.1bn sale of 500 Patriot PAC 3 missiles to Ukraine, although President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned deliveries... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 31 Oct 2026 08:41 LONDON
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US, South Korea and Japan reaffirm push for North Korea denuclearisation at G20 in Atlanta
The United States, South Korea and Japan have issued a joint statement reaffirming their call for North Korea's complete denuclearisation. The statement was released on the sidelines of the Group of 20 meeting in Atlanta, where the three countries' top diplomats met on Thursday. It comes as speculation grows over whether US President Donald Trump could seek another meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.According to a readout from the US Department of State, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi restated their "resolute commitment" to the complete... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 08:02 LONDON
US midterms enter final stretch as early voting tops 43 million
With three days left before the US midterm elections, early voting has passed 43 million ballots and both parties are making a final campaign push. Democrats are leading in national congressional ballot polling, while President Donald Trump is set to hold rallies in Kansas and Iowa before Election Day on Tuesday. The closing phase of the campaign comes as voters continue to cast ballots in person and by mail across the country.According to the latest national congressional ballot average cited in the reporting, Democrats lead Republicans by 8.2 percentage points, 51.4 percent to 43.2 percent. A separate Economist/YouGov survey released... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 07:30 LONDON
Flavio Bolsonaro says he fled Brazil for the United States amid persecution claims
Flavio Bolsonaro has said he secretly left Brazil for the United States, claiming he was the target of persecution in a case linked to a money-laundering investigation. In a video message posted on social media late on Friday, he said he had arrived in Florida after travelling through Argentina and Ecuador. He gave no detailed explanation of how he left the country, but said the decision was made without anyone knowing.Bolsonaro said his Brazilian passports had been cancelled as part of the investigation, and that police informed him on Monday while he was leaving a visit to his father, former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
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US voters in 39 states to decide 145 ballot measures alongside midterm elections
Voters in 39 US states are set to decide on 145 state-level ballot measures on Tuesday, alongside the midterm elections. The proposals cover a wide range of issues, including abortion, firearms, transgender rights, criminal justice, voter identification rules and citizenship requirements for local voting. The measures could change state laws directly, or alter existing policies through referendums and constitutional amendments.The largest number of proposals are in California and Colorado, which each have 14 measures on the ballot. Four states are voting on abortion-related proposals, including Idaho and Nevada. In Massachusetts, voters will decide whether to keep restrictions on firearms, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
US sentences two Chinese nationals to 30 months each in spying case
Two Chinese nationals have been sentenced in the United States after admitting to helping facilitate cash payments and trying to recruit US military personnel to spy for Beijing. Liren Lai, 40, and Yuance Chen, 39, each received 30 months in prison and three years of supervised release, according to the US Department of Justice. The case centres on allegations that the pair worked for China's foreign intelligence arm and carried out espionage-related activity over several years.Prosecutors said the men admitted to facilitating dead-drop cash payments worth at least $30,000 to people in the US. One payment of $10,000 was arranged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 04:59 LONDON
US approves $2.1bn Patriot missile sale to Ukraine as Zelenskyy warns deliveries could take years
The United States has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine in a deal estimated at $2.1bn, but President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that deliveries may not begin for years. He said Ukraine needs the interceptors now as Russian strikes on energy infrastructure continue every day. The approval is the latest step in efforts to bolster Ukraine's air defences against ballistic missile attacks.The US State Department said the proposed sale would improve Ukraine's ability to meet current and future threats by strengthening its integrated air and missile defence capabilities. It did not give a delivery timetable. Zelenskyy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 02:29 LONDON
Pope Leo casts mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of US midterms
The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of the November 3 midterm elections in the United States. The vote makes him the first pontiff known to have taken part in a US general election. The ballot was cast in the city where he was born, according to the Vatican.The Vatican said Leo, formerly Robert Prevost, exercised his right to vote as a United States citizen and has done so whenever he was eligible. It said the pope believes citizens have both a right and a duty to participate in democratic processes. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 02:02 LONDON
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G20 foreign ministers' photo cancelled in Atlanta amid Russia boycott threats
The United States has cancelled the planned G20 foreign ministers' group photo in Atlanta after several delegations said they would not appear beside Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The decision came after Australia, the UK, Canada and European Union members objected to being photographed with Russia's top diplomat. The cancellation removed a ceremonial moment that would normally open the meeting, but it also underscored the depth of disagreement among the world's major economies.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is hosting the talks, opened the meeting by calling for unity on the economic and geopolitical crises affecting international security and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 01:59 LONDON
Alaska ballot confusion inquiry deepens as Mary Peltola denies involvement
Mary Peltola has denied knowing about any alleged scheme involving two men named Dan Sullivan on Alaska's Senate ballot, as the dispute continues to widen into a criminal investigation. Speaking to voters on Thursday, the Democratic candidate said she knew nothing about any other candidate on the ballot apart from herself and the incumbent Republican senator. She added that she was not interested in tricking voters.The denial comes as the Trump administration escalates its criminal inquiry into the matter, including a request for election officials to separate ballots that rank retired teacher Dan J. Sullivan. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 00:59 LONDON
Brazil summons Argentine diplomat amid row over Bolsonaro's flight to the US
Brazil has summoned Argentina's charge d'affaires after questions emerged over the departure of Flavio Bolsonaro following Brazil's presidential election. According to the supplied report, Brazil's Foreign Ministry called in Maria Emilia Cortes on Thursday to answer questions about Bolsonaro's trip, which reportedly began in Argentina before he travelled on to the United States. The move adds a new diplomatic dimension to an already tense post-election period in Brazil.The report says Argentina's foreign minister, Pablo Quirno, denied on social media that his government had received a formal request for explanations about Bolsonaro's decision to flee into Argentina late on Tuesday. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 00:29 LONDON
US appeals court again rejects bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots
A US appeals court has again rejected a Trump administration attempt to set aside 20,000 ballots in California, in a ruling issued less than four days before the November 3 midterm elections. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said the request was unconstitutional and warned that it could disenfranchise eligible voters. The decision is the second rejection of the same effort in less than a week.The administration had argued that nearly 20,000 likely non-citizens received mail-in ballots in California and should be prevented from being counted. It filed suit against the state on October 15 over the disputed ballots. In... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 20:59 LONDON
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Top Los Choneros leader extradited to the United States on narcotics and firearms charges
Francisco Manuel Bermúdez Cagua, also known as "Churrón," was extradited from Ecuador to the Eastern District of New York on October 29, 2026. He is scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon in federal court in Brooklyn before United States Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo. Bermúdez Cagua faces a superseding indictment charging him with international cocaine distribution conspiracy, international cocaine distribution, and use of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking. The filing names him as a top leader of Los Choneros. The text describes Los Choneros as a Foreign Terrorist Organization based in Ecuador. It says the group is responsible for significant... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 20:02 LONDON
Pakistan says it is cautiously optimistic about US-Iran mediation efforts
Pakistan's military says it is cautiously optimistic about efforts to mediate between Iran and the United States, as regional actors try to revive a ceasefire in the eight-month-old war. The comments came on Friday from Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the military spokesman, speaking in Rawalpindi, where Pakistan's armed forces are headquartered. He said there were positive signs in the de-escalation track, but warned that some parties still wanted the conflict to continue.Chaudhry said Pakistan would describe the situation as "cautiously optimistic" and referred to "powerful spoilers and detractors" without naming them. His remarks were the first since a high-level... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 19:32 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz tanker incidents deepen as Oman evacuates 25 crew from burning vessel
Oman said its maritime authorities evacuated 25 crew members from a burning crude oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, as a separate Iranian account described three oil tankers being halted in the same waterway. The incident adds to a series of maritime security alerts in one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes. It also comes amid competing claims about what happened to vessels moving through the strait and why.The Omani Maritime Security Centre said the evacuated crew were aboard the RITI merchant ship, which Oman described as flying the Panamanian flag. MarineTraffic identified the vessel as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Binance hit by record crypto hack as Middle East tensions and Ukraine strikes escalate
Binance said hackers stole about $6.3bn from its wallets in what appears to be the largest cryptocurrency theft on record, forcing the exchange to suspend deposits and withdrawals while it froze $2.54bn in funds amid a potential security issue. The company said the attack began with a staff laptop compromise and that it was still assessing the full scale of the breach. 🔗 🔗Maritime security fears deepened in the Gulf after Iran's Revolutionary Guard said two oil tankers encountered incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, while Qatari mediators arrived in Tehran to push ceasefire diplomacy between the United States and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Oct 2026 18:33 LONDON
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EU fast-tracks Ukraine support funding amid financial crunch
The European Union plans to accelerate disbursement of its €90 billion support loan to Ukraine as the country faces a growing financial crunch. Brussels now intends to concentrate the second €45 billion envelope in the first half of 2027, rather than letting the assistance run later into the year. The move is meant to prevent a funding gap that officials say could have serious consequences for Ukraine's budget and military needs.According to the European Commission's strategy published on Friday, the second tranche will be split into €31.7 billion for military support and €13.3 billion for budget support. The military portion... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 16:29 LONDON
Egypt press crackdown intensifies after U.S. military aid waiver, senator says
A senior Democratic senator has linked a renewed crackdown on independent journalism in Egypt to the Trump administration's decision to waive human rights conditions on part of U.S. military funding. Chris Murphy, who sits on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said the move amounted to abandoning the Egyptian people. He said the pressure on journalists intensified after the money was released.Murphy made the comments at the Middle East Institute in Washington this week. He said he had no doubt the two developments were connected. The U.S.State Department said it waived conditions on a portion of military aid to Egypt in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 15:32 LONDON
North Korea fires around a dozen missiles as Seoul steps up surveillance
North Korea fired around a dozen short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Thursday, according to South Korea's military, in a fresh show of force after Seoul renewed calls for talks to reduce border tensions. The missiles were launched from the eastern coastal area of Wonsan at about 12:30pm local time and travelled roughly 250 kilometres, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. Seoul said it had stepped up surveillance for any further launches and was sharing information with the United States and Japan.The launch came a day after South Korea repeated its proposal for military talks aimed at preventing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 13:29 LONDON
Mexican engineer indicted in US over CJNG cross-border tunnel case
A federal grand jury in the United States has indicted Mexican engineer Luis Manuel Hernandez Victoria for allegedly designing and constructing a sophisticated cross-border subterranean drug tunnel for the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación. The source identifies the cartel as a Mexican syndicate that the U.S. government has designated a foreign terrorist organization. Hernandez is also named in the indictment as "El Ingeniero" (the Engineer). The charges include providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, conspiracy to construct or finance a cross-border tunnel, conspiracy to use a cross-border tunnel to import controlled substances, and conspiracy to import controlled substances.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
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Qatari officials in Tehran as US-Iran ceasefire diplomacy gathers pace
Qatari mediators have arrived in Tehran in a fresh effort to revive a ceasefire framework between the United States and Iran. The delegation reached the Iranian capital on Friday morning for talks and consultations, according to Iran's state news agency. The latest mission comes as there are renewed warnings about the possibility of further hostilities.The delegation is being led by a senior adviser to Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and is coordinating with US officials, according to the reporting. A letter from US Vice President JD Vance to Iran's security chief,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
EU deforestation law faces enforcement test over Indonesian palm oil
Some of the world's largest consumer goods companies may face compliance risks under the European Union's incoming deforestation law after investigations linked palm oil from Indonesian plantations to alleged illegal activity. The findings, published by Indonesian environmental organisations and government authorities, focus on plantations in Central Kalimantan province. They raise fresh questions about how the bloc will enforce the rules when they take effect on 30 December 2026.The EU law requires suppliers of commodities including cocoa, coffee, soy, palm oil, wood, rubber and beef to show that their products are not linked to deforestation before they can be sold in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 12:32 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: US weighs Iran strike options as Ukraine, Middle East and Europe face fresh shocks
The United States is weighing renewed strikes on Iran, with Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper briefing President Donald Trump on military options even as diplomacy continues through Qatar. 🔗In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia said its air defences intercepted a Houthi drone aimed at the Mecca region, while Israel's election deadlock deepened after final results confirmed neither Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition won the 61 seats needed for a majority. 🔗 🔗Ukraine faced another night of Russian attacks, with more than 200,000 people left without power in the Dnipropetrovsk region after missile and drone strikes. Separately, a fire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 30 Oct 2026 12:31 LONDON
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone near Mecca as cross-border attacks continue
Saudi Arabia says its air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone aimed at the Mecca region on Friday morning, in the latest reported cross-border attack in the kingdom. The Saudi-led coalition said the drone was brought down before it reached its target area, according to coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki. The report came alongside earlier claims that missiles had been intercepted over western Saudi Arabia and near Riyadh.The coalition also said on Thursday that it destroyed a ballistic missile fired towards Saudi Arabia's eastern region, and later intercepted two ballistic missiles launched at the capital, Riyadh. On Friday, al-Malki said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 10:29 LONDON
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Trump cancels Kansas and Iowa rallies as final midterm push shifts online
With four days left before the United States midterm elections, Donald Trump has cancelled two weekend rallies planned for Kansas and Iowa and is instead turning to telephone campaigning across nearly 20 states. The change comes as both parties intensify their final push for votes, with Republicans trying to hold Congress and Democrats showing stronger momentum in national polling. The move also leaves Trump's Florida appearance on Friday as his final scheduled in-person rally.The latest polling cited in the supporting material shows Democrats ahead nationally by 51.4 percent to 43.2 percent, according to RealClearPolling. A Marquette Law School poll released... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 06:59 LONDON
US midterms near as Republicans face backlash over economy, tariffs and Trump policies
The United States is less than a week away from midterm elections that could reshape control of Congress and test the political strength of President Donald Trump's agenda. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 seats in the Senate are on the ballot. Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both chambers, making the outcome especially significant for the White House and for lawmakers in Washington.The immediate political backdrop is a shift in voter sentiment on the economy, inflation and the broader direction of the country. The supplied reporting says the same "change" message that helped Republicans win... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
EUFOR Chinook crash in Bosnia kills four Italian nationals as investigation continues
EUFOR has confirmed that four Italian nationals were killed when a CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed during routine training in Bosnia and Herzegovina's Brcko region. The aircraft went down on Thursday in a flat field about 180 kilometres north of Sarajevo, according to the mission. Eleven people were injured in the crash and are being treated in stable condition.The force said the helicopter was carrying personnel on a training operation when the accident happened. Italian officials said all those on board were Italian nationals, and the Italian defence ministry identified the dead as two soldiers and two Red Cross volunteers. A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
North Korea tests attack drones and missiles at weapons demonstration
North Korea has held a weapons demonstration featuring attack drones, cruise missiles and multiple rocket launchers, according to state media, as Kim Jong Un called for faster development of military drone and artificial intelligence technology. The event took place amid rising tensions with South Korea and followed a fresh round of missile activity reported a day earlier. The demonstration was presented as part of North Korea's continuing effort to expand and modernise its weapons systems.State media said the display included suicide attack drones, multipurpose drones firing air-to-surface missiles, cruise missiles and 600mm multiple rocket launchers. Kim said the aim of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 01:02 LONDON
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Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow as Putin pitches equal partnership and deeper ties
President Vladimir Putin has told African leaders gathered in Moscow that Russia is a better partner than the West and that Russian companies operate in Africa on an equal footing. Speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit, he accused Western countries of still focusing on exploiting the continent's resources. The remarks came as Moscow hosted leaders and delegations from across Africa for talks framed around trade, security and political alignment.Putin said Russia's approach was based on cooperation rather than extraction, and he linked that message to growing economic and security ties with African states. The summit is taking place as Russia... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 21:32 LONDON
US midterm early voting surges past 43 million as Texas turnout jumps
More than 43 million Americans have already cast ballots in the US midterm elections, with less than a week to go before voting day. The early turnout is running well ahead of recent cycles and could shape the battle for control of Congress over the next two years. Texas has emerged as the standout state in the early data, with participation far above its 2022 pace.Data from the University of Florida Election Lab shows that between four and five million early votes have been cast each day, a rate described as much higher than in most previous elections. Prof Mike... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 20:32 LONDON
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Texas Republican county party seeks to block certification of election results over AI and machine concerns
A Republican county party in Texas has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop certification of the state's upcoming election results. The complaint, filed on Tuesday, asks for ballots in the state's midterm races to be hand-counted before certification takes place. It comes days before the United States' midterm elections and targets a state that could play a decisive role in control of the Senate.The plaintiffs are the Potter County Republican Party and its chairman, Daniel Rogers. They argue that possible interference by artificial intelligence or other "malicious actors" could compromise the results of next Tuesday's vote in Texas. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 19:34 LONDON
Seven Russian diesel tankers sail toward the US amid dispute over unloading rights
Seven tankers carrying an estimated 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel are sailing toward the United States, according to monitoring cited in the supporting material. The vessels are being tracked as part of a shipment that has become the focus of a political dispute over whether they will be allowed to unload. One of the tankers, Taurus, is reported to be relatively close to the US, while several others were near the UK or moving through the English Channel when the map was first published.The cargo is described as the first phase of a supply deal negotiated earlier this month between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 19:32 LONDON
Pentagon fires general amid classified-leak investigation into Iran and Ukraine
The Pentagon has fired Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, saying he was removed for severe misconduct amid an investigation into alleged leaks of classified information. The case involves information said to relate to Iran and the war between Russia and Ukraine. The move adds a new personnel shake-up inside the US defense establishment at a time of heightened attention on military planning and intelligence security.A Defense Department official said Sylvia had been meeting journalists outside the Pentagon in order to leak classified information. The official said the investigation concerns alleged disclosures about the Iran war, the Russia-Ukraine war and other matters.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 19:29 LONDON
Mohamed Sabry Soliman pleads guilty in Boulder antisemitic firebomb attack case
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 47, an Egyptian national, pleaded guilty in federal court in Denver to federal charges tied to an antisemitic firebomb attack in Boulder, Colorado. The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado said he admitted to one hate crime resulting in death, eight additional hate crime charges, and three explosives charges. Prosecutors said Soliman acknowledged that he carried out the attack because of the actual or perceived Jewish religion and Israeli national origin of the group he targeted. The source does not provide the date of the attack, the exact circumstances of the firebombing, or additional... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 19:02 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Deadly Ukraine and Spain shocks dominate as Israel, Iran and Europe tensions deepen
Ukraine faced one of its deadliest railway attacks of the war after a Russian drone struck a crowded platform at Dnipro station, with officials revising the death toll up to at least 14 as Moscow and Kyiv traded fresh overnight drone strikes. Russia said its air defences intercepted most of 613 drones launched toward Moscow, while Ukraine said the capital and Dnipro were both hit amid preparations for peace talks. 🔗 🔗 🔗In Europe, shock and grief followed a catastrophic high speed train collision south of Madrid, where at least 68 people were killed and more than 100 injured as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
EU states push back on Brussels plan to tax gas more than electricity amid energy cost debate
More than a dozen EU countries have pushed back against a European Commission proposal that would make electricity cheaper than gas through preferential taxation. The dispute was aired at a meeting of EU energy ministers in Luxembourg on Thursday, where several governments said Brussels was overstepping its powers. The plan is part of the Commission's wider effort to encourage households and businesses to switch away from fossil fuels and toward electricity.Germany, Italy, Malta, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Finland, Romania, Croatia, Poland, Latvia, Estonia and Hungary were among the countries calling for the measure to be dropped. They argued that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 17:34 LONDON
Abbas seeks Cyprus mediation for renewed talks with Israel
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has said he hopes a new Israeli government will open the way for renewed peace talks with Israel. He made the remarks during a meeting with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia, where he also asked Cyprus to help mediate between the two sides. The meeting took place during a working lunch attended by delegations from both sides.Abbas said Palestinians had long been extending what he described as a hand to the Israeli side in pursuit of peace. He said he hoped that, immediately after a new Israeli government is formed, dialogue could resume. Christodoulides described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 17:02 LONDON
Flavio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil for the United States after election defeat
Flavio Bolsonaro has left Brazil for the United States shortly after the country's election results were announced, according to the supplied report. The move comes after he was defeated in the presidential race and has already triggered a fresh political dispute over his future role. In Miami, he issued a statement describing himself as Brazil's "true president" and alleging that he had been the victim of an electoral coup.The report says Bolsonaro arrived in Miami on Wednesday, a few hours after landing in the city, and that his family had already left Brazil on Tuesday. Their route reportedly took them... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 16:33 LONDON
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Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Reentry in Eastern Oklahoma
The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Rodolfo Contreras Hernandez, also identified as Hernandez Rodolfo Contreras, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful reentry of a removed alien. He is described as a 41-year-old Mexican national unlawfully present in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. The office said the charge is punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.00. The case was announced in Muskogee, Oklahoma. According to the indictment, Contreras Hernandez was found in the Eastern District of Oklahoma on September 4, 2026, without the express consent of the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 16:32 LONDON
Why the US and Israel elections could have global consequences
Two elections taking place on different continents within days of each other are expected to have consequences well beyond their borders. In Israel, voters went to the polls on Tuesday, 27 October, to choose a new parliament. In the United States, voters are due to elect a new Congress next Tuesday, 3 November, although not all seats are being contested.The timing is unusual, but the political links between the two contests are even more significant. The future Israeli government is expected to shape the direction of the Middle East and the wars under way in the region. Any change in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 16:30 LONDON
Russia's prosthetics imports from EU surge amid war injuries
Russia imported large volumes of prosthetics and related components from European Union countries in the first half of 2026, according to a report citing trade data. The figures point to the continuing human cost of the war in Ukraine, with wounded soldiers returning from the front in significant numbers. Germany was the largest supplier named in the report, while Belgium and the Netherlands were also listed among the exporters.The report said Russia bought £66 million worth of artificial limbs and joints from Germany alone between January and June 2026. Total imports from EU countries were put at £126 million over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 16:03 LONDON
EU reopens €21.3bn in unused SAFE defence loans and urges joint projects with Ukraine
The European Commission has reopened €21.3bn in unused defence loans under the Security Action for Europe programme and is pressing member states to consider joint projects with Ukrainian companies. The move comes as Ukraine faces a large budget shortfall and continues to deal with damaging airstrikes. The funding round is part of the EU's effort to strengthen defence production and capabilities while also supporting cooperation with Kyiv.The new call for proposals runs until 13 November, after several member states borrowed less than expected in the first round. Italy, Hungary and France were among those that took up far less than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
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EU chief outlines closer Canada partnership at Montreal summit amid wording dispute
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has used the Canada-EU summit in Montreal to set out what she described as a possible "associate membership" style relationship for Canada with the European Union. She said the idea would amount to a partnership that comes closer to membership than anything the bloc has done before, and would be open only to the EU's closest partners outside Europe. The remarks came as officials gathered for the two-day summit, which is being closely watched for signs of a deeper political and economic alignment.Von der Leyen said the proposed framework would involve close coordination... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 15:29 LONDON
Philippine court approves police search of material taken from Thomas Markle's former home
A court in the Philippine city of Cebu has approved a warrant allowing police to examine material taken from the former home of Thomas Markle, the father of the Duchess of Sussex. The material is alleged to contain images showing the sexual abuse of children. The case has drawn attention because the items reportedly include VHS tapes and computers.Thomas Markle has strongly denied possessing any child abuse material. His son, who had been living with him in Cebu, told police he discovered the material in the house before his father returned to the United States earlier this year. Police are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 15:05 LONDON
Jordanian strikes in southern Syria spark civilian anger and conflicting accounts
Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria have triggered public anger after images circulated of a grandmother and her three grandchildren who were killed in the attacks. The strikes hit areas in Deraa and Suwayda on Monday evening, according to the supporting material, and have become the focus of a dispute between Amman and Damascus over what was targeted and who was killed. Jordan says its air force struck sites linked to ISIS fighters, while anger in Syria has centred on civilian deaths and demands for accountability.Jordan said the operation killed more than 20 ISIS fighters in what it described as retaliatory... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 15:00 LONDON
NATO allies fear delay in US Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine amid midterm pressure
NATO allies are increasingly pessimistic that Ukraine will receive additional US-made Patriot interceptor missiles before next week's US midterm elections. The concern centres on whether the systems will be approved and released in time, or whether the decision will be pushed back. The uncertainty comes as Ukraine says its air defences are under severe strain from repeated Russian attacks.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the country is still waiting for approval from US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for more interceptors. NATO sources described the situation as unpredictable, saying allies do not know whether the missiles will be released or when... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 14:04 LONDON
US sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry over eastern DR Congo conflict
The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwanda's defence ministry over its alleged role in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Washington says the ministry supported the M23 rebel group and is pressing Kigali to withdraw its troops from Congolese territory. The move adds fresh pressure to efforts to contain a war that has continued despite a US-brokered peace agreement.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Rwanda must halt its support for M23 and pull its forces out of eastern DRC. The Treasury said Rwanda's defence ministry directed thousands of troops to fight alongside M23, and provided weapons, equipment,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 13:30 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes as North Korea fires missiles
At least 13 people were killed when a Russian drone struck a platform at Dnipro railway station in central eastern Ukraine, in one of the deadliest attacks of the latest round of fighting. Ukrainian authorities said the strike hit civilians at the station and came as the war continued to intensify. 🔗Ukraine and Russia also exchanged drone attacks overnight, with strikes reported in Moscow and in Dnipro, underscoring the continuing escalation even as preparations for peace talks were under way. The latest violence came alongside a separate Russian test launch of a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Oct 2026 12:36 LONDON
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Cyclone Arnab kills at least three as it weakens after landfall in Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Arnab has killed at least three people after battering India's eastern state of Andhra Pradesh, with heavy rain and strong winds also affecting neighbouring Odisha. Officials said the storm made landfall on Wednesday as a very severe cyclonic storm before weakening into a deep depression later in the day. Homes and farmland were damaged as ferocious winds and torrential rain swept across the southeastern coast.The India Meteorological Department said Arnab brought winds of 125-135 km/h, with gusts reaching 150 km/h in the early hours of Wednesday morning. It also said rainfall totals reached as much as 30 centimetres in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 11:02 LONDON
Ethiopia says it has received 12 Russian Su-35 jets and plans S-400 purchase amid regional tensions
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia has received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets and plans to acquire four S-400 air-defence systems, describing the deal as a milestone for the country's military capacity. He made the remarks while attending the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, where he said the aircraft had arrived ahead of schedule under an agreement reached several years ago. The announcement comes as fighting intensifies in the northern Tigray region and tensions with Eritrea remain elevated.Abiy said the new equipment was needed to protect Ethiopia from external threats and argued that the country must strengthen its deterrence to remain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON
Emergency declared after fire at Savannah River nuclear laboratory in South Carolina
An emergency was declared at the Savannah River National Laboratory in South Carolina after a fire broke out at the site on Wednesday evening. Officials said the incident prompted a Site Area Emergency at 5:39 pm local time, before the blaze was extinguished later the same night. The emergency was lifted at 9:45 pm after checks found no detectable radioactive contamination.A spokesperson for the US Department of Energy said one employee was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Officials also said there was no radiological contamination reported, and protective measures were lifted once the situation was brought under control. Barricades... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 10:05 LONDON
US dismisses top Army strategist amid signs of possible Iran strike review
The United States has dismissed Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Army's top strategist, according to a report citing unnamed Defense Department sources.Sylvia had served as the commander for strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Staff, a role that places him close to high-level military planning. The reported removal comes as the Trump administration is said to be weighing whether to resume strikes against Iran. The report said no official explanation has been given for Sylvia's departure and no replacement has been announced.It also said the Pentagon was contacted for comment. The timing has drawn attention because the move comes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
Russia-Ukraine exchange of drone strikes as deadly hit on Dnipro comes amid peace talks preparations
Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone strikes overnight on Thursday, with the latest attacks hitting Moscow and the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. According to the supplied reports, at least 13 people were killed in Dnipro after a train was struck. In Moscow, the city's mayor said 613 drones were launched toward the capital and its surroundings between 8:30 pm and 7 am, although most were intercepted by air defences.The reported strikes came as the Kremlin said delegations from 48 countries were in Moscow for the third Russia-Africa summit. The timing also matters because both sides are preparing to resume peace negotiations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:59 LONDON
US midterms enter final week as Obama and Trump trade attacks in Georgia and Ohio
Former US President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump held rival campaign rallies in Georgia and Ohio on Wednesday, sharpening the final-day messaging in the run-up to the US midterm elections. The two men used their appearances to attack each other's records and frame the vote as a choice over the economy, trade and foreign policy. Their rallies came just five days before the midterms, adding to an already intense closing stretch of campaigning.At a rally in Atlanta, Georgia, Obama criticised Trump over the war in Iran, saying the current president had made a series of bad decisions and started... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:40 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Madrid train crash kills 68 as Israel deadlock, Russia tensions and Europe fears mount
At least 68 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after two high speed trains collided south of Madrid, with investigators now trying to establish what caused one of Spain's deadliest rail disasters in years. 🔗In Israel, the election aftermath remains unresolved, with Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc falling short of a governing majority and the count leaving the country in political limbo after its first vote since the October 7 attacks. Arab parties made historic gains, while fraud claims and accusations of exclusion from coalition talks added to the uncertainty. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Across the Middle East, Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Oct 2026 08:46 LONDON
Russia-Africa summit draws leaders as analysts say economic incentives remain limited
African leaders are gathering in Moscow for the latest Russia-Africa Summit, with the Kremlin expecting delegations from 48 countries, including 22 heads of state. The meeting comes as Russia seeks to deepen its influence across the continent while offering fewer economic commitments than some of its rivals. The article's central argument is that political incentives, rather than trade or investment, are doing most of the work in drawing governments to the summit.The summit follows earlier gatherings in Sochi in 2019 and St Petersburg in 2023. According to the supplied material, 43 African heads of state or government attended the first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 08:35 LONDON
How to stop the US-Israel war on Iran, as fighting remains in a lull
A commentary published on Thursday argues that the war launched by Israel and the United States against Iran on 28 February is not over, but in a temporary lull. It says major combat has paused, while diplomacy has stalled and both sides are preparing for another round. The piece frames the conflict as a wider struggle over regional power, rather than a short-lived exchange of strikes.The article says the immediate situation is defined by a pause in fighting rather than a settlement. It argues that neither side wants peace and that the current calm should not be mistaken for an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 08:32 LONDON
EU prepares new tool to cut strategic dependence on China
The European Commission is due to present a new instrument in early December aimed at pushing companies to diversify suppliers and reduce strategic dependencies on a single country. The proposal is expected to be unveiled a week before a meeting of European Union leaders. While China is not named in the draft description, the measure is clearly intended to address vulnerabilities linked to Beijing.The plan follows a year in which supply-chain pressure exposed how dependent some European industries remain on Chinese inputs. According to the supporting material, Beijing blocked exports of rare earths in 2025 during a trade dispute with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 07:02 LONDON
Alleged Russian sabotage campaign raises escalation fears across Europe
European officials are warning that a pattern of alleged Russian activity across the continent is deepening fears of escalation. The claims include fighter jets entering the airspace of Poland, Lithuania and Estonia, suspected drones being shot down over Poland, Finland and the Baltic states, and alleged sabotage linked to the border with Belarus. The report also points to separate accusations involving the Black Sea, where Ukraine says Russian drones sank four cargo ships just outside Bulgarian territorial waters.The allegations are presented as part of what officials and analysts describe as a shadow war in Europe. In the account, Russia is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 06:30 LONDON
Turkey renews maritime deal push with Egypt amid Eastern Mediterranean dispute
Turkey has renewed its offer to sign a maritime boundary agreement with Egypt, in a move that comes days after Libya's eastern parliament approved a disputed 2019 Turkey-Libya maritime deal. The latest development adds a new layer to long-running disagreements over sea boundaries and jurisdiction in the Eastern Mediterranean. It also highlights how Ankara's recent diplomatic gains in Libya are intersecting with its efforts to manage relations with Cairo.Turkey's Ministry of National Defence made the renewed offer on Wednesday, according to the supplied material. Ankara said Egypt could gain more than 15,000 square kilometres of maritime jurisdiction under a deal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 06:03 LONDON
EU ministers to discuss soaring fuel prices as winter supply concerns intensify
EU energy ministers are due to discuss energy security and affordability as oil and natural gas prices rise ahead of the winter heating season. The meeting comes after European wholesale gas prices briefly touched €100 per megawatt hour, the highest level since December 2022. Officials are also weighing how to ease pressure on households and businesses as storage levels remain below last year.EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said the bloc was in a very serious situation, while warning that the immediate issue was not yet a security of supply crisis. He said affordability was just as urgent, arguing that available... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
UN vote on Cuba embargo support falls to 30-year low amid diplomatic row
The United Nations General Assembly has again voted to call for an end to the United States embargo on Cuba, but support for the resolution has fallen to its lowest level in more than 30 years. The measure passed with 130 votes in favour, 17 against and 25 abstentions, according to the tally released after the session in New York. That is the weakest level of support since 1995, and well below last year's backing from more than 160 countries.The vote is nonbinding, but it is closely watched as a measure of international opinion on the long-running dispute. Germany, Italy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 21:59 LONDON
Trump expands voter-fraud hunt ahead of US midterms
US President Donald Trump is widening his push to investigate alleged voter fraud as the midterm campaign intensifies, with attention focused on states that are usually considered safe for Republicans. The latest reporting points to Ohio as a key stop in his campaign blitz, after a visit to Texas the previous day. The move comes as Republicans and Democrats prepare for a closely watched battle for control of Congress.According to the supplied material, Trump is due to travel to Ohio for what would be his third visit to the state this month. Ohio has historically been reliable for Republicans in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 20:37 LONDON
Poland chosen to host €227m Patriot missile maintenance centre
Poland has been selected to host a European maintenance centre for PAC-3 missiles used in Patriot air defence systems, in a decision announced on Wednesday. The project is valued at about one billion zlotys, or €227 million, and is intended to support the upkeep of missiles used by allied air defence forces. The move follows months of talks with the United States and gives Poland the edge over Germany, the Netherlands and Norway.Deputy defence minister Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka said Poland's bid received the highest score at the application stage. She announced the decision in a post on X and later spoke... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 17:35 LONDON
Ethiopia clashes drive 50,000 people into Kenya as fresh crossings continue
Fighting in southern Ethiopia has pushed an estimated 50,000 people across the border into Kenya, according to the United Nations. The displacement follows clashes linked to forces in Ethiopia's Somali and Oromia regions, with the unrest first erupting on 20 October. Fresh crossings are still being recorded, and aid agencies say the number could change quickly.The UN refugee agency said the figure had risen sharply from 36,000 reported the previous day. Fatima Mohammed-Cole, the agency's representative in Kenya, said local authorities estimated that up to 50,000 people had crossed into the country. She added that many of those fleeing were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 17:06 LONDON
Kremlin says Europeans will be excluded from next Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi
The Kremlin has said European countries will not be included in the next round of talks on Ukraine planned for Abu Dhabi. The comments come as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv wants Europe involved in the process and that trilateral talks with Russia and the United States are expected between November 6 and November 10 in the United Arab Emirates. The competing accounts underline continuing disagreement over who should take part in efforts to shape the next phase of diplomacy.According to a Kremlin foreign policy aide, the issue of European participation was not discussed during a 90-minute phone call... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 17:00 LONDON
Flavio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after Brazil election loss and passport dispute
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and members of his family have landed in Miami, Florida, after Brazil's presidential election and amid an ongoing legal dispute over his passports. The move follows a Brazilian Supreme Court order linked to a money-laundering investigation, according to the supplied report. It also comes after a reported route through Argentina and Ecuador before the family reached the United States.The report says Bolsonaro and his family were granted entry visas by the United States government after he refused to comply with the court order to surrender his passports. Argentina's migration authority said the family first travelled from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 14:59 LONDON
Germany and Japan deepen economic-security cooperation in Tokyo
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo, with both sides using the visit to set out a closer economic-security partnership. It was Merz's first visit to Japan as chancellor, and the two leaders issued joint statements on economic security and future technologies. Their message focused on reducing dependence on vulnerable supply chains and strengthening cooperation between two of the world's largest economies.The joint statement said both leaders expressed deep concern about the growing use of economic coercion, including arbitrary export restrictions and retaliatory measures affecting critical raw materials. They also rejected non-market-based practices that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 14:38 LONDON
Iraqi PM makes first Syria visit since Assad's fall to discuss oil and trade ties
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has arrived in Damascus for talks with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in what is being described as the first visit by an Iraqi prime minister to Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The meeting comes as the two neighbours seek to rebuild bilateral ties after years of upheaval and to expand cooperation in energy, trade and agriculture. The visit also places renewed attention on the Baniyas route, which both sides see as central to future Iraqi oil exports through Syria.According to the Iraqi News Agency, the leaders discussed exporting Iraqi oil through the Baniyas... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 14:35 LONDON
Trump moves to roll back US methane rules for oil and gas
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to significantly ease methane-emissions restrictions on oil and gas producers in the United States. He made the announcement at a rally in Lubbock, Texas, saying the move would end what he described as Biden-era regulations that were costly and unnecessary. Trump said the rollback would save consumers and energy producers $45 billion.The regulations targeted by the plan were introduced under former President Joe Biden's administration. Trump told the crowd that the change would "unlock vast quantities of Texas natural gas," linking the policy shift directly to the state's energy sector. Texas is the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 14:33 LONDON
Ireland and UK set new protocol to report subsea cable incidents after joint exercise
Ireland and the United Kingdom have put in place a new protocol for reporting subsea cable incidents, following a joint tabletop exercise that tested how both countries would respond to cable disruption. The move was confirmed by Ireland's Minister for Defence, Helen McEntee, at a maritime security conference in Dublin. It comes amid growing concern about the vulnerability of undersea infrastructure in the North Atlantic and Irish waters.McEntee said the two countries had recently tested their response through an exercise called Eastern Pearl. She told delegates that subsea cables crossing Irish waters carry a significant share of global internet traffic,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 12:03 LONDON
Democrats see stronger-than-expected prospects in US midterms, strategist says
A Democratic strategist has said the 2026 US midterm elections are looking more competitive than expected, with the party seeing a wider path to gains in both chambers of Congress. Keith Brannum said the contests are now "far more nail-biting" than Republicans would have wanted. He added that districts and Senate races once seen as out of reach are now being treated as genuine toss-ups.Brannum said that in January, control of the US Senate was thought to be beyond Democratic reach, but that expectations have shifted since then. He described many of the seats on the ballot as "coin-toss" races... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 08:35 LONDON
Israel election deadlock deepens as Arab parties could hold balance of power
Exit polls and updated projections in Israel have kept the country on course for another hung parliament, with no clear winner emerging from the first election since the October 7 attacks. The latest figures show Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc and the alliance led by Gadi Eisenkot still short of the 61 seats needed to govern in the 120-member Knesset. Arab parties may again prove pivotal if coalition talks begin after the count is completed.According to one broadcaster's latest projection, Netanyahu's bloc is on 52 seats and Eisenkot's bloc on 49, while another has the two camps tied at 51 each. Likud... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 07:29 LONDON
India's ties with Trump sour ahead of US midterms
Seven years after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly backed Donald Trump at a mass rally in Houston, analysts say New Delhi's relationship with Washington has shifted sharply. The change comes as Trump faces difficult midterm elections that could weaken his hold on Congress and complicate his legislative agenda. Indian officials have also become more direct in their criticism of his administration in recent weeks, according to the supplied report.The earlier moment of support was highly visible. In 2019, Modi stood beside Trump in a stadium packed with more than 50,000 Indian Americans and praised him as warm, friendly, accessible,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 06:32 LONDON
Australia and others back ICC staff as Trump sanctions intensify
Australia and other countries are providing support to International Criminal Court staff as the Trump administration steps up sanctions against the tribunal, a senior court official has said. ICC deputy prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan said the help has come both publicly and through quiet diplomacy behind closed doors. She said the court is trying to shield staff from the financial impact of the measures while keeping its work going.Ms Khan is visiting Canberra and Brisbane this week for talks with jurists and officials from Australia and the Pacific. She said the latest sanctions are designed to cut the court off... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 03:37 LONDON
Rights groups push back against UAE's Lana Nusseibeh UN chief bid over Sudan allegations
Human rights groups have urged countries to reject the bid by United Arab Emirates diplomat Lana Nusseibeh to become the next United Nations secretary-general, citing allegations that Abu Dhabi funds Sudan's Rapid Support Forces. The criticism comes as the campaign for the UN's top job begins to take shape and as scrutiny grows over the independence expected of candidates. Nusseibeh, 48, is seeking to become the first woman to lead the organisation and only the second Arab to hold the post.The objections were voiced on Tuesday by rights advocates who said Nusseibeh should not be considered suitable for the role... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 03:34 LONDON
King Charles begins Caribbean tour amid renewed slavery apology pressure
King Charles III has begun a nine-day Caribbean tour in the Bahamas, where he acknowledged "the great suffering of the past" as pressure grows for a formal apology over slavery. The visit comes as the monarch, who is receiving treatment for cancer, travels through three countries with colonial history and present-day political significance. He is expected to use the trip to address climate threats facing low-lying islands as well as questions of historical accountability.At a youth rally in the Bahamas, Charles said it was right to recognise "the great suffering and injustices of the past in these islands and beyond,"... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 23:35 LONDON
Trump touts Venezuela oil deal and floats 51st-state idea at Texas rally
Donald Trump used a campaign rally in Corpus Christi, Texas, to promote a new US oil arrangement with Venezuela and to suggest the South American country could one day become the 51st state. He told supporters that a tanker offshore carried what he described as one million barrels of oil from Venezuela. He also called the deal the "greatest oil victory in history".Trump said the agreement was struck with Venezuela's interim government, which he said is backed by his administration. He claimed the arrangement would cover "billions" of barrels of oil and said the fuel was being provided to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 23:30 LONDON
US says five killed in eastern Pacific strike on alleged drug boat as campaign widens
The US military said it carried out a lethal strike on an alleged drug trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing five people. US Southern Command said the operation took place on October 27 and was directed by Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere. The strike was described as targeting a go-fast vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes.In its statement, the command said confirmed intelligence showed the vessel was actively involved in narco-trafficking. It said the five people killed were "narco-terrorists," language the administration has used in previous announcements about similar operations. The latest strike appears to bring the reported death... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 21:29 LONDON
Nordic leaders hold rare 90-minute call with Putin on Ukraine war amid Abu Dhabi talks
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre have held a rare 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine. The conversation was followed by a separate call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to the Nordic leaders. The exchange comes as preparations continue for planned Russia-Ukraine-US talks in Abu Dhabi next month.The leaders said the call was intended to press Putin to end the war and to encourage direct negotiations. Stubb described the discussion as frank and substantive, while Støre said they stressed the importance of de-escalation. The move breaks with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 20:02 LONDON
Sudan famine risk warning deepens as Western states cite worsening food insecurity
The United States and 30 other Western states have warned of an alarming deterioration in food security in Sudan, as the country's civil war continues to drive hunger and displacement. In a joint statement, they urged the warring sides to remove obstacles to humanitarian aid and take immediate steps to prevent famine. The warning comes as aid agencies say the conflict remains the main driver of Sudan's worsening food crisis.The statement says 19.5 million people, or 41% of Sudan's population, are facing high levels of acute food insecurity, including five million people at emergency levels of hunger. It also warns... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 16:31 LONDON
UK charges two men over RAF Fairford incident as investigation continues
British prosecutors have charged two men under the National Security Act following an incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, a military air base used by the United States. The pair have been named as Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim, 24, and Nouman Essghir, 24. Police said the charges relate to an investigation that began after reports of suspicious vehicles in the area in late September.Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, head of UK National Counter Terrorism Policing, said Essghir, a British national from Westminster in London, was charged under Section 4 of the National Security Act 2023 for suspected activity on 22 August. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 16:29 LONDON
Poland and UK sign three-year defence cooperation plan in Warsaw
Poland and the United Kingdom have signed a three-year defence cooperation plan in Warsaw, setting out closer work on military technology, exercises and air defence. The agreement was announced after a bilateral meeting between Poland's deputy prime minister and defence minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, and the UK's defence secretary, Wes Streeting. Polish officials said the plan follows a treaty adopted a few months earlier between the two countries.According to Kosiniak-Kamysz, the cooperation will cover new technologies, artificial intelligence, drones, anti-drone systems and modern deterrence measures. He also said the two sides will continue traditional exercises aimed at building capabilities and improving... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 14:32 LONDON
Iran and Qatar leaders meet in Moscow on energy and diplomacy
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has met Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Moscow, where the two leaders discussed energy cooperation and bilateral relations. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, according to Iranian state media. It comes as Doha continues to play a mediation role in regional tensions involving Iran and the United States.Iranian state television said the leaders reviewed the current state of relations between Tehran and Doha and stressed the importance of expanding political and economic ties. They also discussed ways to use existing capacities to deepen bilateral cooperation,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 14:05 LONDON
Iranians brace for renewed attacks after Israeli and US elections
Iranians are watching the outcome of elections in Israel and the United States for signs that the current pause in hostilities could end. The article describes a renewed sense of anxiety in Tehran and elsewhere over the possibility of further strikes by Israel and the United States. It says the threat has re-emerged after a sharp drop in attacks following a June memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran.According to the report, Israelis have already voted on whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will remain in power, while US midterm elections are due on November 3 and are expected to shape... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 14:03 LONDON
India says border face-offs with Chinese troops continue in Arunachal Pradesh
India's armed forces are locked in multiple ongoing face-offs with Chinese troops along the border in the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, according to the head of the country's paramilitary border force. The remarks point to continuing friction on the undemarcated Himalayan frontier, even as New Delhi and Beijing have been trying to ease tensions through diplomatic engagement. The incident is centred on a remote and disputed stretch of border where patrol access and territorial claims remain sensitive.The comments were made by Shatrujeet Kapur, director general of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, who said the standoffs "still continue". His remarks came... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 14:00 LONDON
At least 72 killed in co-ordinated cattle raids in South Sudan's Warrap state
At least 72 people have been killed in co-ordinated cattle raids in South Sudan's northern Warrap state, according to the regional government. The violence took place on Monday in Tonj North county, near the border with Unity state, and involved two communities in the area of Akop Payam. State authorities said cattle were taken and homes were burned in the attack.Warrap state's information minister, William Wol Mayom Bol, said the assault followed deadly violence last Friday that killed eight people. He said the attack was described as a co-ordinated operation involving members of the Lou Ariik community and those from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 13:00 LONDON
Stubb and Støre press Putin on Ukraine talks as new round of negotiations is expected
The Kremlin said Vladimir Putin told the Finnish and Norwegian leaders that any peace settlement must take into account what Moscow calls Russia's legitimate interests. That account came after Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a direct call with the Russian president on Wednesday, urging him to end the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and engage in meaningful negotiations. The two Nordic leaders said the discussion was frank and substantive, and framed it as part of wider efforts to restart diplomacy.Stubb said the war has direct consequences for European security, particularly for neighbouring states, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 11:59 LONDON
South-east Queensland faces giant hail and flash-flood risk as severe storms intensify
Severe thunderstorms have intensified across parts of south-east Queensland, with hailstones of up to seven centimetres reported in several locations on Tuesday afternoon. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Logan, parts of Ipswich, the Gold Coast, Brisbane City and Scenic Rim Council areas. The warning also covered parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett, and Southeast Coast forecast districts.The bureau said the storms were likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large to giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding. Hail measuring between three and seven centimetres was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 06:35 LONDON
EU budget fight intensifies over Ukraine's €70 billion 2027 shortfall
The European Union's next seven-year budget talks have been pulled deeper into the debate over Ukraine financing after leaders validated a €70 billion shortfall in Kyiv's 2027 needs. The issue has now become part of the bloc's wider budget negotiations, with officials warning that the two files are becoming politically intertwined even if they remain separate on paper. The latest discussions are centred in Brussels, where the European Commission has been asked to prepare financing options.A special summit planned for November has also been extended to two days to allow more time for the Ukraine discussion. According to the supporting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
Romania says Russia-linked sabotage network set fire near weapons factory in Brasov
Romanian authorities say they have uncovered a network they believe was coordinated by Russia and linked to a fire near a state-owned weapons factory in the central city of Brasov. The blaze took place on September 14 at an industrial site close to the facility, and officials now describe it as part of a wider sabotage campaign. The case has been presented by Bucharest as part of a broader pattern of pressure on European countries supporting Ukraine.Romania's Intelligence Service said the operation was aimed at arms manufacturers and other targets of military and industrial interest. It said such actions were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 04:00 LONDON
US appeals court blocks Trump administration bid to stop California ballot count
A United States appeals court has blocked the Trump administration's effort to stop California from counting roughly 20,000 mail-in ballots ahead of the November 3 midterm election. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals denied a request to sequester the ballots, allowing the state to continue its tabulation process for now. The ruling marks a setback for the administration in a fast-moving election-law dispute with immediate implications for one of the country's largest states.In a two-to-one decision, the court said the administration had not given lower courts enough time to review the case. Judge Gabriel Sanchez, writing for the majority,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 01:29 LONDON
Europe's top NATO powers pledge greater defence role in Paris
Europe's five main NATO members have said they are ready to take greater responsibility for the continent's security while reaffirming the United States as an indispensable ally. Defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Britain made the pledge after talks in Paris focused on strengthening Europe's role within the alliance. The statement comes as European governments continue to debate how to share the burden of defence more evenly across NATO.In a joint statement, the ministers said Europe must assume greater responsibility for its own security and shoulder a larger share of the burden within the alliance. They said they... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 23:59 LONDON
Greece and partners reject Libya ratification of Turkey-Libya maritime deal
Greece has said a 2019 maritime boundaries memorandum between Turkey and Libya remains null and void after Libya's House of Representatives moved to ratify it. The statement was delivered by Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis on behalf of Greece, Egypt, Cyprus, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union. The joint position said the move raises serious concerns for regional security and stability in the eastern Mediterranean.The signatories said the memorandum has no legal effect and cannot serve as a lawful basis for delimiting maritime zones. They argued that it runs counter to international law and cannot create legal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 22:59 LONDON
Zelenskyy presses US over delayed Patriot missile approval
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv has been waiting for almost a month for US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to approve interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defence system. In a social media update on Monday, he said Ukraine is also awaiting approval for missiles for the NASAMS system. He said he had instructed his team to raise the issue with Washington again.Zelenskyy said Ukraine is working on several tracks with the United States, Europe and other partners that hold stocks of PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles. He said conversations with other countries are continuing as Kyiv seeks to secure more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
Algeria orders troop deployment to Niger amid energy security mission
Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered troops to neighbouring Niger after parliament approved the deployment in an emergency session, according to the latest official account. The move is intended to protect shared energy and economic interests, and authorities in Niger are said to have requested military assistance. If carried out, it would be Algeria's first overseas military deployment since 1973.The presidency said the decision was taken under constitutional provisions that allow overseas military action with parliamentary approval. Officials have not said how many soldiers will be sent or when the deployment will begin. Algerian senator Belkacem Boulghiti said the troops... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 18:03 LONDON
UN says Russian attacks on Ukraine energy infrastructure amount to war crimes amid winter pressure
A United Nations commission has said Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure amount to war crimes, in a report that focuses on the impact of repeated strikes during the severe winter of 2025-2026. The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine said the attacks on heating plants, power lines, gas facilities and other civilian infrastructure have left millions facing prolonged outages. The findings add a legal dimension to a campaign that has continued alongside daily strikes in the war.The commission said it had examined the cumulative effect of attacks on Ukraine's energy sector since 2022, with particular attention to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 17:59 LONDON
Iran hardliners urge steps toward nuclear treaty withdrawal amid US tensions
Iran's hardline Paydari Front has called on the country's parliament and the Supreme National Security Council to begin the process of withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The demand comes as tensions with the United States remain high and as internal divisions deepen over whether Tehran should pursue talks or confrontation. The faction's intervention adds fresh pressure on President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is associated with a more conciliatory approach to negotiations.According to the supplied report, the Paydari Front said military efforts should proceed "as quickly as possible," language that has been read as a push for a more aggressive nuclear... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
US Marine indicted over murder and robbery of woman in Okinawa
Japanese prosecutors have indicted a US Marine over the killing and robbery of a woman in Okinawa, in a case that has drawn public anger and renewed scrutiny of troop conduct on the island. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, was stationed at US Marine Corps Air Station Futenma when he was accused of killing Anna Yagi, 39, in a hotel in Naha, the prefectural capital. Prosecutors indicted him on 25 October, according to court officials cited in reports.The indictment alleges that Ballard strangled Yagi with a telephone cord before stealing her backpack and wallet on 3 October. Reports say security footage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 14:35 LONDON
Ukraine-Brussels peace talks in doubt after US changes plans
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's planned visit to Brussels this week for high-level talks with the United States, the European Union and NATO is now in doubt. A Ukrainian presidential adviser said Kyiv could no longer confirm the trip because of changes to the American side's plans. The development affects a meeting that had been expected to take place on 27 or 28 October.Zelenskyy had said the Brussels discussions were being prepared to bring together representatives of Ukraine, the United States and the European Union, along with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The European Commission said it remained engaged in diplomatic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 12:32 LONDON
RSF drone strikes knock out power in eastern Sudan
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces have carried out a coordinated drone attack on five power stations, triggering widespread electricity outages across large parts of three eastern states. A government official said the strikes hit two stations each in Al-Jazira and Gedaref, and one in White Nile state. All three states are controlled by the Sudanese army, which has been fighting the RSF since April 2023.The official said the attacks caused power cuts across large parts of the three states, but did not give an immediate estimate of the full extent of the damage. Residents in Gedaref reported that electricity had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 10:31 LONDON
Lula's second-round victory in Brazil seen as a setback for the far right
Brazil's presidential election has ended with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva winning the second round, according to the supplied material, in a result presented as a major political shift for Latin America. The row says Lula secured 51.8 percent of the vote against 48.2 percent for Flavio Bolsonaro, after trailing in the first round. It describes the outcome as a turning point that halts the far right's return to power in Brazil.The supplied analysis says Lula, who is 80, overcame a first-round deficit of 47 percent to 45 percent against Bolsonaro. It says the result confounded pre-election polling and followed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 09:32 LONDON
North Korea escalates UN dispute over alleged DMZ landmine blast
North Korea has taken its dispute with South Korea over a reported landmine blast in the Demilitarized Zone to the United Nations Security Council, accusing Seoul of fabricating the incident. According to North Korean state media, Pyongyang's permanent representative to the UN sent a letter to the council on Sunday rejecting South Korea's claim that three soldiers were injured in a September 21 explosion near the border. The letter warned that any violation of North Korea's sovereignty could trigger self-defence.The row centres on South Korea's allegation that the blast inside the DMZ was caused by North Korean landmines. Pyongyang denied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 03:30 LONDON
Trump says Canada tariff dispute could be resolved soon
US President Donald Trump has said the trade dispute with Canada could be resolved soon, while defending higher tariffs on Canadian goods at a rally in Port Huron, Michigan. He made the remarks at a political event aimed at boosting Republican candidates ahead of the 3 November midterm elections. The comments come as the tariff standoff continues to affect Michigan's border economy and the Detroit-based auto sector.Trump told the crowd that the dispute would be settled "pretty soon" and said Canada was willing to give the United States "anything at this moment." He repeated his view that higher tariffs were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 03:00 LONDON
Putin Floats Three-Way Summit With Trump and Xi as Ukraine War Talks Resurface
Russian President Vladimir Putin has floated the idea of a three-way meeting with Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping to discuss a way out of the war in Ukraine. Trump appeared to confirm the proposal, although no date was given, and suggested it could be good for the world if it included denuclearisation. The comments have revived debate over whether major powers could try to shape the outcome of the conflict through direct leader-level talks.The proposal was discussed in Brussels in a commentary segment that framed it as a possible "Yalta 2.0" moment. The reference points to the 1945 Yalta... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 18:02 LONDON
Audi to build $4bn US factory in Georgia amid tariff pressure
Audi has said it will spend $4bn to build its first factory in the United States, with the plant planned for Macon, Georgia. The German carmaker said the project will create 4,500 jobs and will be used to produce its Q7, Q8 and Q9 sport utility vehicles. The announcement comes as Volkswagen, Audi's parent company, faces pressure from steep US tariffs on imports from the European Union.The company said the new site is expected to build 200,000 SUVs a year. It also said some production would shift from Bratislava in Slovakia, reflecting a wider reorganisation of its manufacturing footprint. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 14:03 LONDON
US reportedly prepares follow-up strike options on Iran as Trump signals possible action soon
The United States military has drawn up options for renewed strikes on Iran, according to reporting cited in Washington, raising the prospect of another escalation in a conflict that has already stretched for months. The plans are said to be ready for follow-up action if authorised by the White House, with possible targets including energy facilities, infrastructure and nuclear sites. The reporting comes as President Donald Trump has suggested the US could strike as soon as "tomorrow", while also leaving open the possibility of a deal with Tehran.The latest account says Central Command, which oversees US forces in the Middle... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 12:00 LONDON
Iran expands nationwide Janfada mobilisation and weapons-training campaign
Iran's authorities are widening a civilian mobilisation drive called Janfada across much of the country, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps saying it wants training stations in main squares in every provincial capital. The campaign is being presented as preparation for possible renewed conflict with the United States and Israel, and it now appears in cities and towns across multiple provinces. Street booths, organised events and armed exercises linked to the drive have been reported in several major urban centres.The programme was launched in late March at the height of the war with the United States and Israel, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 11:32 LONDON
Qatar warns geopolitical conflict is threatening trade and investment at Doha forum
Qatar's minister of state for foreign trade affairs has warned that trade and investment cannot prosper without peace and security, speaking at the World Investment Forum in Doha. Ahmad bin Mohammed al-Sayed said geopolitical upheaval and growing economic fragmentation were reshaping the outlook for global investment. His remarks were delivered at a United Nations-led gathering focused on investment, opportunities, challenges and sustainable development.Al-Sayed said the global economy was undergoing changes that were redefining the landscape for investment. He argued that investment in the future is linked to investment in peace and security, and said long-term trade and investment require a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 10:29 LONDON
Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink connection as service restored
Elon Musk has said SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink internet service after Ukrainian officials said connectivity problems had already been resolved. He accused Ukraine of violating the service terms by using it for military activity, while denying responsibility for a separate issue involving Starshield, the more secure system used by Ukraine for some communications. The comments add a new layer to an already sensitive dispute over how satellite networks are being used in the war.Musk said on social media that using Starlink, which he described as a civilian commercial service, for offensive drone strikes was never allowed and that the loophole... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 08:29 LONDON
Brazil heads to runoff vote as more than 158 million voters are eligible
Brazilian voters are heading to the polls on Sunday for a closely fought presidential runoff, with second-round governor elections also taking place in five states and the Federal District. More than 158 million people are eligible to vote, making the day one of the country's most significant election dates in recent years. The vote comes after a first round that left the presidential race unresolved and set up a nationwide test of turnout and mobilisation.Of the eligible electorate, more than 136 million voters are required to cast a ballot, while just over 22 million may vote voluntarily. That group includes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON
US-Ireland talks continue on removing whiskey tariffs
Negotiations are still under way over the removal of the 10% US tariff on Irish whiskey, after Donald Trump announced last month that he would take the duty off. The tariff remains in place for now, and officials say the technical steps needed to implement any change have not yet been completed. Ireland says it wants zero tariffs for all EU spirits, not only for Irish whiskey.A spokesperson for Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said intensive engagement with the US Trade Representative on technical implementation was still ongoing. The department said it wanted the change to be implemented... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
US on alert over alleged advanced-stage Iranian plots against Americans abroad
United States intelligence agencies have warned that Iranian plots to target US personnel overseas have reached advanced stages, according to a memo cited by officials. The warning has prompted Washington to place staff on high alert across parts of the Middle East and to reduce its diplomatic presence in the region. The development comes amid already elevated tensions between the United States and Iran.The memo was sent by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to the supplied report. It says US agencies have received intelligence indicating that Iran has substantially increased efforts to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 14:29 LONDON
Rubio urges Cubans to contact CIA as US pressure on Havana intensifies
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has publicly urged Cubans seeking political change to work with the CIA, in a message that Cuban officials quickly mocked as Washington stepped up pressure on Havana. In a post on X, Rubio said the time was right for people in Cuba to act and described a "discreet partnership with the CIA" as a way to create positive change. The appeal came as the Trump administration continued a broader campaign of economic, political and legal pressure on the island.Rubio's message referred to what he called failed promises, corruption and the privileged lives of only... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Oct 2026 09:29 LONDON
The Sovereign Shakedown: Trump’s High-Stakes Table, the Russian Mirror, and the Main Street
The veneer of institutional diplomacy has been entirely stripped away, revealing a raw and unvarnished reality. The global order is no longer governed by treaties, norms, or multilateral consensus. It is dictated by the unrestrained exercise of coercive leverage. Under the current doctrine emanating from Washington, the complex machinery of international relations has been reduced to a binary instrument of absolute dominance. We have entered the era of the unilateral ultimatum, where the traditional boundaries of sovereignty are subordinated to the whims of an administration operating less like a representative republic and more like a global syndicate. This is not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Oct 2026 18:59 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 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 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
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 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
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
