Dublin summit shifts focus to Europe's role in Ukraine-Russia peace talks
European leaders meeting in Dublin have moved closer to a shared position on how Europe should be represented in any future Ukraine-Russia peace talks. The discussion, held at the European Political Community summit at the Convention Centre, centred on whether the European Union should be represented by one envoy or by a small group of senior figures. The tone of the talks appeared more optimistic by the end of the day, according to the account of the summit.The debate was sharpened by comments from several senior figures in recent days. Jared Kushner said the European Union must be involved in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 21:31 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Middle East tensions deepen as Gaza, Iran and Ukraine crises drive global headlines
Israel is reportedly stepping up preparations for a possible strike on Iran, while Tehran warned that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre war status and said the standoff with Washington remains in a state of no war and no peace. Donald Trump also said the United States did not start the war with Iran and predicted it would end soon, as he warned Iranian vessels against approaching a US blockade. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗In Gaza, at least six people were killed when an Israeli air strike hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis and knocked out... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Nov 2026 18:36 LONDON
Meloni meets UK Prime Minister Burnham in Dublin on defence, Ukraine and migration
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham today in Dublin on the margins of the European Political Community summit. The meeting was used to confirm the strength of bilateral relations and to restate both governments' intent to expand cooperation between Italy and the United Kingdom. Security and defence were identified as the main areas of closer work, starting with strategic collaboration under the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The two leaders also discussed the latest developments in the war in Ukraine and reaffirmed their support for Kyiv. Meloni and Burnham said Europe must be fully involved... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 18:32 LONDON
COP31 climate talks in Turkey hit by clashes over emissions, finance and fossil fuels
World leaders at the COP31 climate conference in Turkey have set out sharply different positions, leaving negotiators with the task of trying to shape a deal that can command broad support. Over two days of speeches, small island states called for urgent cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, while European leaders backed a push to expand electrification. Developing countries also pressed for more climate finance, and fossil-fuel producers argued that oil, gas and coal should continue to be used.Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, told the conference that her country reaffirmed its sovereign right to strengthen its energy and oil industry as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 18:29 LONDON
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Trump heads to China next week amid Nvidia scrutiny and chip-policy tensions
United States President Donald Trump is due to travel to the Chinese city of Shenzhen next week for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, where he is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. The planned visit comes as debate intensifies over advanced chip sales to China and as scrutiny grows around Nvidia's outgoing chief executive, Jensen Huang. The report links the trip to wider pressure on Washington and Beijing over technology policy and trade in artificial intelligence chips.According to the report, Huang is stepping down as chief executive after Nvidia announced the change on Thursday. He has been one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 15:34 LONDON
Xi Jinping reiterates push for Taiwan reunification in Beijing speech
Chinese President Xi Jinping has reiterated Beijing's push for Taiwan reunification, saying the "complete reunification of the motherland" must and will be achieved. He made the remarks in Beijing at the Great Hall of the People on Thursday, speaking on the 160th birthday of Sun Yat-sen. Xi framed the issue as a central national task and urged peaceful reunification under China's preferred framework.Xi said the "tide of history cannot be stopped" and described resolving the Taiwan question as an "unwavering historical mission" of the Communist Party. He said China adheres to peaceful reunification and the "one country, two systems" policy,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Nov 2026 12:59 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine power grid hit again as Gaza hospital strike and Pakistan clash deepen tensions
Russian strikes have knocked out power across nine regions of Ukraine, in a fresh blow to the country’s energy system as officials said the attacks also damaged infrastructure and left parts of the grid under strain. Kyiv said the assault came as it continued to face repeated pressure from Moscow on the battlefield and in the air. 🔗Ukraine also said speed restrictions on Starshield have returned across the front line, limiting its ability to intercept Russian drones and complicating air defence operations. The complaint underlined Kyiv’s growing concern that technical constraints are affecting its response to drone attacks. 🔗In the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Nov 2026 12:31 LONDON
Han Zheng outlines China climate proposals at Antalya UNFCCC summit
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng addressed the Antalya Leaders' Summit at the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC as the special representative of President Xi Jinping. Speaking to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and delegates, he said climate response is a common cause for all humanity and warned that the adverse impacts of global climate change are emerging at a faster pace. He called for stronger collective action under the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, full implementation of the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement, and greater climate finance from developed countries. He said all parties should deliver on... [Continue Reading]
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Erdogan calls Gaza war an 'ecocide' at COP31 as aid and storm damage concerns grow
Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has used a speech at COP31 in Antalya to describe the war in Gaza as an "ecocide" and to call for more humanitarian aid to reach the territory. His remarks came as reporting from Gaza described heavy rains and flooding that have destroyed shelters and added to the pressure on displaced Palestinians. The comments place the Gaza conflict directly into the climate summit agenda, linking environmental damage with the wider humanitarian crisis.Erdogan said the world should recognise the environmental impact of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. He also urged the Israeli government... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 18:29 LONDON
US warns Madagascar over growing military ties with Russia
The United States has warned Madagascar against deepening its military ties with Russia, after the island nation expanded defence cooperation following last year's military takeover. The warning comes as Washington raises concerns about the spread of what one senior US military official described as a "Sahel model" of security partnerships. Madagascar's location in the Indian Ocean, close to major shipping routes, was highlighted as part of the concern.US Africa Command deputy head Lt Gen John Brennan said Madagascar's position made it strategically important to global trade and maritime security. He said Russia had increased its military cooperation with Madagascar since... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 09:32 LONDON
China trade surplus tops $1 trillion again ahead of APEC talks
China's trade surplus has passed $1 trillion in the first 10 months of the year, putting the country on track to exceed last year's record. Official customs data showed the surplus reached $1.04 trillion through October, with exports continuing to rise sharply. The figures come just days before expected talks between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.The General Administration of Customs said exports rose 35.2% year-on-year in October to $412.3 billion, while imports increased 41.6% to $307.1 billion. Chinese exports to the United States also grew 32.9% last month, underscoring the strength of outbound trade... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 01:31 LONDON
COP31 to launch Global Carbon Market Network in Antalya on 12 November
A new global network will launch at the UN climate summit COP31 on 12 November in Antalya, Türkiye, with the stated aim of tackling fragmentation in carbon markets and channeling more investment into climate projects, particularly in developing countries. The Global Carbon Market Network is being convened by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). UNCTAD says the network will seek to strengthen links between carbon and capital markets, improve transparency and credibility, and facilitate cross-border transactions. UNCTAD said carbon markets remain fragmented across different standards, registries and trading systems. It added that concerns over credit quality, transparency and double counting have... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 01:00 LONDON
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COP31 as IEA chief urges faster electrification amid Hormuz risk and winter fuel strain
International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol has used COP31 in Antalya to press governments to speed up electrification, arguing that electricity should account for 35% of final energy consumption by 2035. In an interview, he said the shift would strengthen energy sovereignty, particularly in Europe, which remains exposed to global energy market volatility. His comments came as the summit in Turkey continues to focus on the balance between climate policy and energy security.Birol warned that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz would have major implications for Europe and the wider global economy. He said the European Commission estimates... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 20:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine talks open in Abu Dhabi as Gaza floods, Iran tensions and regional security flare
New talks aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine opened in Abu Dhabi, with Ukrainian, American and European representatives focusing on security guarantees and territory as the US led push for a settlement continued. 🔗In the Middle East, diplomatic pressure around Iran intensified on several fronts. Iran's top security official said there are no negotiations with Washington, even as Qatar said it sees progress in US Iran talks after a White House meeting, Egypt said both sides want negotiations, and Donald Trump said the conflict is effectively at an end. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Trump also said Israel and Gulf allies... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Nov 2026 18:30 LONDON
GCC agrees to station forces at new military command post in Kuwait amid regional security concerns
The Gulf Cooperation Council has agreed to station forces at a new military command post in Kuwait, according to the bloc's secretary-general. The decision was announced after defence ministers from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates met in Manama. It marks a further step in the GCC's effort to strengthen collective defence coordination across the Gulf.Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said the post will form part of the GCC Unified Military Command, which was created in 2013 to plan joint operations. The bloc did not say when the new facility will open, how many troops will... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 15:31 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Turkey blast, Gaza storm and Iran tensions dominate a crowded global briefing
A blast at a steel plant in Turkey's Izmir province has killed 17 people and sparked a fire at an industrial complex in the Aliaga district, with investigators still working to establish the cause. 🔗In the Middle East, Donald Trump said the war with Iran is now effectively over militarily and that further US strikes are highly unlikely, even as he said negotiations continue. He also posted that Iran's nuclear weapon ambitions are non negotiable and that the United States is locked and loaded if the situation changes. 🔗 🔗The fallout from the conflict is still rippling through the region... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Nov 2026 08:50 LONDON
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Global fossil fuel emissions projected to fall for first time since Covid, researchers say
Global fossil fuel emissions are expected to fall in 2026 for the first time since the Covid pandemic, according to research released as governments gather for the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Turkey. The projected decline is modest, at 0.4%, but it marks a notable shift after years of steady growth. Researchers said the drop is being driven by faster renewable energy deployment and an oil price shock linked to the Iran war.The Global Carbon Budget report says emissions from oil, gas and coal rose by an average of 0.9% a year over the past decade and reached a record... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 08:32 LONDON
Moscow CSTO summit tests Russia's grip as Armenia distances itself
Russia is hosting a security summit in Moscow on Wednesday that is drawing attention to the strained relationship between the Kremlin and Armenia. President Vladimir Putin is chairing a session of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Russia-led post-Soviet military bloc. The meeting comes as Armenia keeps its participation in the bloc frozen and questions grow over the organisation's future cohesion.Armenia has not taken part in CSTO activities since February 2024, although its membership technically remains in place. Yerevan has effectively boycotted the bloc after blaming it for failing to provide meaningful support during its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 06:03 LONDON
Trump says he may meet Putin and Xi in China next week
Donald Trump has said he expects to meet Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in China next week, in what could become a rare trilateral encounter between the leaders of the United States, Russia and China. The talks are linked to an Asia-Pacific summit in Shenzhen scheduled for 18-19 November. If it goes ahead, the meeting would bring together three of the world's most powerful leaders at a time of strained relations between their countries.Trump told reporters on Sunday that he would be travelling to China and that one of the meetings he expected to hold would be with Putin and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Nov 2026 07:32 LONDON
Iran security chief meets Putin in Moscow amid gas pipeline talks
Iran's top security official has met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and delivered a personal message from Iran's supreme leader, according to the latest confirmed details from the visit. The meeting was not announced in advance and took place as the two sides discussed regional security and possible energy cooperation. It adds a new layer to already close ties between Moscow and Tehran at a time of wider conflict in the region.The Iranian official, identified as the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, said the talks covered what he described as strengthening ties, the post-war situation and regional... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 15:59 LONDON
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Possible Trump-Xi-Putin meeting on APEC sidelines in Shenzhen draws coordination efforts
China and Russia are working on the possibility of a three-way meeting between Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of this month's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen. Chinese officials said they are in communication with relevant parties, while the Kremlin said work is under way to coordinate the encounter. If it happens, it would be the first formal meeting of the three leaders together.Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in Beijing that China is in communication with relevant parties regarding a meeting between the three heads of state. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said work... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 14:30 LONDON
COP31 climate summit opens in Turkey amid tensions over finance and fossil fuels
Nearly 200 countries are gathering in Antalya for COP31, the latest round of UN climate negotiations, as expectations for a major breakthrough remain limited. The two-week summit runs from 9 to 20 November in the Mediterranean resort city, with more than 100,000 people expected to take part. Talks are opening against a backdrop of disputes over fossil fuels, climate finance and wider geopolitical tensions.The summit is being held under an unusual arrangement after a dispute over who would host the conference was resolved. Turkey is presiding over COP31, while Australia is leading the negotiations. Australian Climate Minister Chris Bowen said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 07:00 LONDON
UNHCR warns displaced people face climate hazards ahead of COP31 in Turkey
The United Nations refugee agency has warned that nearly 90 million forcibly displaced people are living in countries highly exposed to climate hazards. The warning comes days before the COP31 climate summit in Turkey, where governments are expected to discuss ways to respond to rising climate risks. The agency said droughts, floods and extreme heat are making it harder to find lasting solutions for people forced from their homes.According to the agency, three-quarters of the world's displaced people are now in countries facing severe exposure to climate-related hazards. It said the problem affects refugees and other forcibly displaced people who... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 23:59 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
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