US and Iran resume backchannel diplomacy at UN amid war and threats
Iran and the United States have resumed contacts through mediators on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, as the war between the two countries continues. The renewed messaging comes alongside sharply contrasting public speeches from President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The talks are taking place in a highly charged setting, with both sides using the UN stage to press their case.According to the supplied material, Iran has exchanged messages with US officials via Qatari mediators, although it has not confirmed Trump's claim that the two sides held a direct meeting at the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 23:29 LONDON
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US, Denmark and Greenland security deal deepens Arctic shift as Trump claims permanent control
The United States, Denmark and Greenland have reached a security deal that Washington says gives it permanent control over the island's security, while authority remains with Denmark. The agreement follows months of tension over Greenland's strategic role in the Arctic and repeated threats by US President Donald Trump to seize the island by force if he could not acquire it. The arrangement is being presented as a way to reduce the dispute while formalising a new security framework.According to the supplied material, Greenlanders have protections written into the agreement and NATO will remain involved. The deal is described as trilateral,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 20:04 LONDON
Iran and US trade threats at the UN as backchannel talks continue
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to reject US pressure and accuse Washington and Israel of attacking Iranian civilians and infrastructure. He said Iran would not accept being bullied, but he also left open the possibility of negotiations, saying Tehran was ready for dialogue and diplomacy without accepting the language of force. The speech came as the war between Iran and the United States and Israel entered a new diplomatic phase on the sidelines of the UN meeting in New York.Pezeshkian's remarks followed a threat from US President Donald Trump, who had told... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 19:59 LONDON
UK military has been jamming foreign satellites to defend itself, BBC told
The British military has been jamming or blocking satellites from other countries in order to defend itself from hostile threats, according to information provided to the BBC. The activity is understood to have been carried out by the RAF using a ground-based system for the past year. A defence source said the system had already been used to deter adversaries.The system is believed to be capable of preventing a hostile nation's satellites from tracking the movement of the UK's nuclear-armed submarines or other sensitive military operations, including those involving special forces. The disclosure comes as the UK unveils a new... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 18:35 LONDON
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Day News Recap: UN diplomacy intensifies as Iran, Gaza and Xi talks dominate a crowded global agenda
Iran dominated the United Nations General Assembly as President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the world body, defended Tehran and pushed back against accusations over the war fallout, while Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric and said he faced a big decision on whether to strike Iran. đź”— đź”—Diplomacy continued in parallel, with Iran's foreign minister meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff in the first reported talks between the two sides since the June ceasefire unravelled, and later shuttle talks in New York described as productive and a possible opening. đź”— đź”—The wider UN week also brought warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Sep 2026 18:30 LONDON
Pezeshkian to address UN as Iran war fallout deepens at General Assembly
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian is due to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, marking his first speech to the world body since the US and Israel launched war on Iran. The appearance comes at a moment when the conflict is dominating the second day of the annual gathering of world leaders. It also follows a sharply worded address by US President Donald Trump, who told the assembly he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" and "drive them into hell." The Iranian delegation's response to Trump's remarks underlined the tension surrounding the session.According to the report, all... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 11:30 LONDON
US and Iran hold first talks since June ceasefire unravelled amid Trump threat
Iran's foreign minister has met US envoy Steve Witkoff at the United Nations in the first reported talks between the two sides since the June ceasefire unravelled. The discussions were arranged by Qatar, according to the supplied material, and no breakthrough has been reported. The meeting came on the same day Donald Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran if the conflict is not resolved.Witkoff said a round of discussions had been completed that he hoped would prove "constructive and promising". Iran repeated its demand for the United States to end what it called its "acts of aggression". The talks took... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
Trump pushes Shield of the Americas coalition to target 24 cartel groups at UNGA meeting
United States President Donald Trump has urged members of the Shield of the Americas coalition to step up action against drug cartels during a meeting in New York City on the sidelines of the annual United Nations General Assembly. He told leaders and foreign ministers from the anti-cartel alliance that he wanted them to join the United States in targeting 24 criminal organisations and to treat them as common threats to stability. The meeting brought together governments already aligned on anti-cartel measures, with the coalition later issuing a joint statement on its next steps.Trump said he was asking all nations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 07:00 LONDON
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Canada pledges aid for Palestinians and signals trade restrictions over West Bank settlements at UNGA
Canada has announced C$100 million in new assistance for Palestinians and said it is considering trade restrictions on goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The announcement came on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where several Western leaders have used their speeches to press for action on Gaza and the wider conflict. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the funding is intended to help preserve the possibility of a two-state solution.Carney said 80% of the money will go to direct humanitarian aid, while the remaining 20% will support peace and security,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 03:59 LONDON
Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran at UN as diplomacy continues in New York
President Donald Trump has escalated his language on Iran at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, saying he faces a "big decision" on whether to strike the country again or pursue a peace deal. He told delegates he could "annihilate" the Islamic Republic if the conflict is not resolved, putting the threat at the centre of his address. The remarks came during a day of high-level diplomacy on the sidelines of the assembly, where he was meeting more than a dozen world leaders.Trump spoke before a standing-room-only audience, with a member of Iran's delegation present in the chamber.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 22:59 LONDON
Saudi Arabia condemns Houthi targeting of Mecca as security alert deepens
Saudi Arabia's King Salman has condemned Yemen's Houthi movement after the kingdom said it intercepted a drone launched towards Mecca. The king described the group as a "terrorist militia" and called the targeting of the holy city a "heinous crime", according to the official Saudi Press Agency. The comments were made during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, in a rare public intervention by the 90-year-old monarch.The latest remarks come after Saudi Arabia said last week that it had intercepted a drone aimed at Mecca, an allegation the Houthis denied. Houthi leader Abdel-Malik al-Houthi called the Saudi claim "a heinous lie",... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:59 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine hit by fresh Russian strikes as UN tensions, Houthi escalation and AI calls dominate
Russia launched overnight missile and drone strikes across several regions of Ukraine, killing at least three people and damaging industrial and energy infrastructure, in the latest attack on the country’s power and production network. 🔗In Russia, preliminary results showed Vladimir Putin’s United Russia winning a record supermajority in the State Duma, while separate reports said Russian voters abroad backed the liberal New People party by a wide margin and Moscow is quietly modernising bomb shelters in the capital and St Petersburg. 🔗 🔗 🔗At the United Nations in New York, Donald Trump used his General Assembly speech to threaten Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Sep 2026 18:20 LONDON
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Russia quietly modernises bomb shelters in Moscow and St Petersburg
Russia is quietly modernising bomb shelters in Moscow and St Petersburg, with procurement records showing tens of millions of roubles being allocated for repairs that have not been publicly announced. The work comes as Ukrainian drone strikes intensify against Russian territory, adding pressure on civil defence systems in the two largest cities. The procurement data points to a broader effort to restore and adapt shelter infrastructure that in many cases dates back decades.State procurement records show 39 million roubles were allocated in early September to restore nine facilities in three districts of Moscow's South-West administrative region. That area is home... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 17:30 LONDON
Lithuania says new rotation of US troops is already on the way
Lithuania says a new rotation of United States troops is already heading to the country, in a move President Gitanas NausÄ—da described as important for deterrence and collective defence. The announcement comes as Lithuania continues to rely on allied military presence along NATO's eastern flank. Officials said the deployment is part of an ongoing rotation rather than a new permanent base.NausÄ—da said he had received confirmation that the new rotation was on its way and thanked the Trump administration for the decision. He said the US military presence in Lithuania is an indispensable part of deterrence and collective defence, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 16:33 LONDON
Polish intelligence arrests 17-year-old over alleged school and mosque attack plot
Polish intelligence services have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with an alleged plot to attack a school and a mosque, according to anti-terror prosecutors. The suspect, identified only as Pawel G, was charged with plotting a terrorist attack, promoting Nazi and fascist ideology, inciting racial hatred and attempting to buy weapons. Authorities said the case involves a suspected far-right extremist threat with potential public-safety implications.Prosecutors said a search of the teenager's computer and phone uncovered correspondence about planning mass attacks, including an assault on a school and a mosque. The material also referred to acquiring weapons, ammunition and military equipment,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 13:35 LONDON
G7 condemns Houthi strikes on Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Red Sea shipping
The G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, together with the High Representative of the European Union, condemned continued Houthi strikes in Yemen and against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The group said the situation in Yemen poses an unacceptable threat to regional stability and security, global energy security, and maritime security in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait. The statement said the strikes include attacks affecting civilians and civilian infrastructure and are worsening humanitarian suffering. The ministers expressed full solidarity with the legitimate Government of Yemen and the Kingdom... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 09:32 LONDON
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G7 warns Houthis to stop strikes on Saudi Arabia after attack on Riyadh
G7 leaders have called on Yemen's Houthi movement to stop attacks on Saudi Arabia and civilian shipping, after a renewed escalation that included a strike on Riyadh and reported Saudi strikes on Yemen's Mokha port. In a statement, the leaders urged the Houthis to immediately end military actions and threats against commercial vessels and to return to the political process in good faith. The appeal also came with a call for Iran to end its arming of and support for the group.The statement was issued by the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 08:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: UN gathers as wars, sanctions and Asia markets dominate a crowded global briefing
The United Nations General Assembly has opened in New York with nearly 130 heads of state and government due to speak, as the annual gathering begins against a backdrop of war, diplomatic strain and a push for new global rules on artificial intelligence. đź”—UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the world is getting worse as conflicts multiply and the Security Council remains paralysed, warning that divisions among major powers are weakening the international response to crises. đź”— Twenty two world leaders have also called for urgent AI guardrails, while twenty countries and the European Union backed stronger global oversight and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Sep 2026 08:41 LONDON
North Korea says Kim Jong-un oversaw test of new weapon after recent missile launches
North Korea says leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the test of a new-type weapon system, in a move state media described as evidence of the country's advancing military technology. The announcement came days after South Korea and Japan said Pyongyang had launched two short-range ballistic missiles into waters off its east coast. The sequence of events adds to regional concern over North Korea's missile activity and its repeated assertions about the permanence of its nuclear status.According to the official report, the missile bureau successfully tested the new weapon on Sunday in the presence of Kim Jong-un. The report did not specify... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 07:00 LONDON
UK and US test-fire torpedo from uncrewed vessel in AUKUS first
The United Kingdom and the United States have for the first time test-fired a heavyweight torpedo from an uncrewed underwater vessel, in a trial carried out in UK waters last week. The announcement was made by the British government on Monday and described as a major step in autonomous naval technology. Officials said the live firing took place as part of work under AUKUS, the defence partnership linking the UK, the US and Australia.The trial used the British-built 12-metre undersea drone Excalibur, which launched a heavyweight torpedo jointly developed by the US and Australia. The British government said the test... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 03:59 LONDON
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Lithuania prepares evacuation plans amid Russia threats and drone incursions
Lithuania's prime minister has said the country has evacuation plans in place as it faces what he described as persistent threats from Russia. Mindaugas SinkeviÄŤius said Lithuanians feel constantly threatened and that the country would not surrender if attacked. He also said Lithuania would fight back and engage in the event of an assault.Speaking in an interview, SinkeviÄŤius said the plans cover a variety of scenarios, including moving elderly people out of cities smoothly and avoiding traffic jams. He said some of the preparations are not being discussed publicly in detail. The prime minister linked the security concern to recent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 02:59 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran, Russia and Ukraine dominate a day of rising security tensions
Iran warned that its war with the United States is not over and said it has prepared for a long term confrontation, after fresh threats from Tehran and Washington over possible new strikes and wider retaliation. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it would hit new targets and use new weapons if the US attacks again, while Washington also threatened to ground Iranian airlines worldwide from Wednesday. đź”— đź”— đź”—In the Middle East, Israeli forces detained at least 53 Palestinians in a raid on Biddu, northwest of Jerusalem, and placed the town under lockdown, while Gaza health officials said Israeli... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Sep 2026 18:22 LONDON
US and China discuss AI incident channel as Trump-Xi summit nears
US and Chinese officials have discussed a proposed artificial intelligence notification mechanism that would allow the two sides to warn each other if an AI incident became serious enough to threaten national security. The idea was raised during talks in New York on Sunday between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of a planned meeting this week between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The proposal has been described as an AI hotline, although details of how it would work have not been made public.Bessent said Washington wanted a broader US-China... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 16:37 LONDON
Iran's Guards warn of new targets and weapons if US attacks again
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps has warned that it would strike new targets and deploy new weapons if the United States launches further attacks on Iran. In a statement reported on Monday, a spokesman for the force said there would be significant changes in Iran's defence and counteroffensive if the conflict escalates again. He added that the Guards were prepared for a prolonged war.The spokesman said Iran would introduce weapons with new capabilities and that its targets would not necessarily be the same as before. He also said Tehran had new targets that had not yet been attacked. The comments... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 08:00 LONDON
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Macron and Carney deepen France-Canada ties amid Trump tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have pledged closer cooperation after meeting in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Atlantic coast. The talks brought the archipelago into the centre of a wider diplomatic message about sovereignty, trade and strategic autonomy. The visit was the first by a French president to the territory since 2014 and the first by a Canadian prime minister.The two leaders said they wanted to strengthen ties across space, climate, energy and trade, while also addressing what they described as rising geopolitical tensions and pressure on democratic values. Carney said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 02:32 LONDON
US-Greenland deal reaffirms Danish sovereignty as signing nears at UN General Assembly
French President Emmanuel Macron has said a security deal between the United States, Denmark and Greenland helps to reaffirm Danish sovereignty over the Arctic territory. Speaking while visiting the French overseas territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, he said international law and Danish sovereignty were being respected, describing that as a positive outcome. His comments came after Denmark and Greenland welcomed the binding agreement and said they would sign it on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week.The agreement was announced by US President Donald Trump and is described by Danish officials as binding.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 04:30 LONDON
Germany blames Russia for drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport amid hybrid-war tensions
Germany has directly blamed Russia for a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport, escalating tensions between Berlin and Moscow over what German officials describe as hybrid warfare in Europe. The incident is being linked by German authorities to a broader pattern of pressure tactics that combine military and non-military methods without open conflict. The airport, which has been involved in logistics support for Kyiv, has now become part of a wider security dispute stretching beyond Ukraine.German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the sending of a drone carrying explosives followed a "well-established pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe". The row comes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 18:59 LONDON
Bolivia ratifies $1.9bn IMF deal and ends diesel subsidies amid protest threats
Just hours after Bolivia's Congress ratified a $1.9 billion loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund, President Rodrigo Paz announced an immediate end to diesel subsidies. The move affects fuel used by trucks, buses and tractors, and is part of the government's effort to stabilise an economy under strain. Gasoline subsidies for private cars will remain in place for now, although Paz has already reduced that support in recent months.The Senate's approval on Friday completed the final legislative step for the three-year financing programme, after the lower house backed it a day earlier. The IMF first announced a staff-level agreement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 08:29 LONDON
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Iran says it struck tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as UK agency reports separate ship fire
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they struck and detained the Togo-flagged oil tanker Trend in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement carried by state media. The claim came as the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency separately reported that a ship in the same area had been hit by an unknown projectile and caught fire. It was not immediately clear whether the two reports referred to the same vessel or to two different incidents.The Guards said the tanker had been targeted after what they described as an illegal passage, and said a fire broke out on board late on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia amid congressional review
The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, according to the State Department. The decision marks a major arms transaction for the Gulf kingdom and comes as Washington deepens security cooperation with Riyadh. The proposed transfer still requires approval from US lawmakers before it can proceed.The State Department said the sale would improve Saudi Arabia's ability to deter current and future threats by strengthening homeland defence and interoperability with US forces. It also said the aircraft would expand the kingdom's operational fleet and improve air-to-air and air-to-ground self-defence capability. The Saudi... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 09:59 LONDON
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Queensland 18-year-old charged after FBI tip-off over extremist social media channels
A Queensland man aged 18 has been charged after police say an FBI tip-off led investigators to alleged extremist activity on social media. Authorities allege he ran multiple channels supporting violence against Muslims, Jews and migrants. The case centres on a home in Warner, north of Brisbane, where officers executed a search warrant on May 27.Police said the Queensland Joint Counter Terrorism Team carried out the search and seized several electronic devices. According to investigators, the case began with a report from the FBI alleging that an Australian user was spreading extremist content on a social media platform. Forensic examination... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 00:03 LONDON
Canada deepens EU ties amid US tariff pressure
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Ottawa wants stronger ties with the European Union as trade pressure from the United States pushes Canada to look for alternative allies and markets. In remarks to the European Parliament, Carney said closer links with the bloc would help ensure that no outside power could control Canada's markets or undermine its sovereignty. The comments add fresh momentum to a debate about whether middle powers can coordinate more closely in response to coercive economic measures.Carney linked the discussion to Canada's wider trade response to US tariffs and threats, saying the country is seeking to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 22:01 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. ​Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 LONDON
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
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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
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
