UN Security Council to hear emergency AI briefing as Iran war dominates UN week
World leaders gathering at the United Nations are set to confront two fast-moving crises at once: the risks posed by artificial intelligence and the continuing war involving the United States, Israel and Iran. An emergency briefing on AI is due before the 15-member Security Council, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is arriving in New York to address the General Assembly. The timing places technology governance and Middle East security at the centre of the same diplomatic week.The AI session will feature Sam Altman of OpenAI, Dario Amodei of Anthropic and Clement Delangue of Hugging Face, according to the supplied report.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 09:00 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Trump Iran talks dominate UN week as storms, conflicts and markets move
US and Iranian officials held their first reported talks since the June ceasefire unravelled, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meeting US envoy Steve Witkoff on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The discussions came as Washington and Tehran kept diplomacy alive despite rising tensions over sanctions, regional security and the risk of wider conflict. 🔗Donald Trump sharpened the pressure on Tehran at the UN, saying he faced a big decision on whether to strike Iran and warning he could “annihilate” the country if it moved against US interests. He also said American officials had held... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 23 Sep 2026 08:41 LONDON
UK reviews Chagos Islands handover deal after Trump criticism
The UK is reviewing its agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after renewed opposition from US President Donald Trump. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said the deal was being looked at again following Trump's description of it as "terrible" at the UN General Assembly. The arrangement would allow the UK and US to continue using the military base on Diego Garcia under a lease-back deal.Streeting said the government had to revisit the plan because the United States does not support it. He said Trump's position on the draft agreement was not changing, and that more work was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 08:32 LONDON
UN General Assembly as AI risks and US-Iran fallout dominate talks
The United Nations General Assembly in New York is being shaped by two linked concerns: the risks of advanced artificial intelligence and the continuing fallout from the US war against Iran. Industry leaders are due to brief an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on AI, while the annual gathering of world leaders continues with Iran's president expected to address the assembly. The combination has turned the UN into a focal point for both technology governance and regional security.Sam Altman of OpenAI, Dario Amodei of Anthropic and Clement Delangue of Hugging Face are expected to brief the 15-member council,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 08:29 LONDON
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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
US and Iran hold mediated UNGA talks as Hormuz and sanctions issues remain central
The United States and Iran have held hours of indirect talks through mediators on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, according to officials on both sides. The discussions were linked to efforts to end the war and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic shipping route with major implications for energy security. Accounts differed over whether there was any direct contact between the two delegations, but both sides said negotiations continued through intermediaries.US special envoy Steve Witkoff said mediators moved between the American and Iranian delegations throughout Tuesday and that the round of discussions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 06:29 LONDON
Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for Trump meeting as Taiwan and AI dominate agenda
Xi Jinping is due to arrive in Washington on Tuesday for a state visit that will culminate in a meeting with Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday. The trip comes as the two governments try to manage a fragile relationship marked by trade tensions, technology controls and strategic rivalry. According to the supplied reporting, Taiwan and artificial intelligence are now among the most prominent issues expected to shape the talks.The Chinese president is scheduled to land at Joint Base Andrews, where Trump is expected to greet him, before a series of official events later in the week. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 04:29 LONDON
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Trump and Burnham meet at UN as Chagos deal comes under scrutiny
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Andy Burnham held their first face-to-face meeting at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, according to the supplied report. The encounter has drawn attention because it comes soon after Burnham took office and because the two leaders publicly disagreed over the Chagos Islands deal. Several front pages described the meeting as a significant early test of the new British leader's approach to Washington.The report says Trump told the papers he could "do business" with Burnham, while also criticising the Chagos agreement as "terrible" and "ridiculous". It adds that Burnham reversed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 03:35 LONDON
Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for energy ceasefire after Trump talks in New York
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Kyiv is ready for a bilateral energy ceasefire with Russia after separate talks with US President Donald Trump and the UK leader in New York. He said the discussions, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, covered the war, air defences and possible de-escalatory steps. Zelenskyy also warned that Russia may be preparing a new massive attack.Zelenskyy said the meeting with Trump lasted about 40 minutes and focused on efforts to end Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, now in its fifth year. He described the talks as positive and productive, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 02:59 LONDON
Iran cancels flights to Baghdad and Muscat as US aviation sanctions take effect
Iranian aviation officials have begun cancelling flights to Baghdad and Muscat as new United States sanctions take effect, according to reports from state-linked media. The disruption comes as Tehran tries to keep other international routes operating while facing pressure on the services that support its carriers abroad. Officials are also seeking to redirect some Baghdad-bound flights to Najaf Airport in Iraq.A spokesman for Iran's Civil Aviation Organization said the agency was negotiating so that flights scheduled for Baghdad could be rerouted to Najaf Airport. Another report said talks with Oman were also under way, while flights to Istanbul and other... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 01:30 LONDON
Palestinian Americans lobby US lawmakers at Capitol over Gaza policy amid reported $2.8bn arms transfer
Palestinian Americans held an advocacy day at the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, pressing lawmakers to change US policy on Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Organisers said more than 300 constituents met with offices representing more than 100 members of Congress from 26 states. The event took place as reports circulated that the Trump administration had approved a new $2.8bn arms transfer to Israel.The advocacy was organised by Americans for Justice in Palestine Action, which said participants raised a slate of legislative concerns. Those included Israel's war in Gaza, rising Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 23:02 LONDON
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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
Trump and Andy Burnham meet for first time in New York on sidelines of UN General Assembly
Donald Trump and Andy Burnham met for the first time in New York on Tuesday, holding talks on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The encounter was followed by brief public remarks and questions from reporters, with both men striking a positive tone about the exchange. Trump said he believed Burnham would be a "great prime minister" and described him as having "a lot of assets on his side." Burnham, in turn, thanked the president and said the pair had established a "good connection." The meeting covered Ukraine, the Falkland Islands and trade, according to Burnham.Trump said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:38 LONDON
US Justice Department asks Supreme Court to reverse Badar Khan Suri release
The US Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a lower-court order that released Georgetown University scholar Badar Khan Suri. The filing revives a legal fight over how far federal courts can go in reviewing immigration detention cases. It also keeps in focus claims that Suri was targeted because of his pro-Palestinian speech and activism.According to the court filing made on Monday, the administration wants the justices to decide whether federal immigration law barred the district judge from ordering Suri's release. Suri, an Indian citizen and postdoctoral fellow, was arrested by masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers outside... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:35 LONDON
Macron uses final UN speech to urge resistance to 'law of the jungle'
French President Emmanuel Macron used his final address to the United Nations General Assembly as France's leader to call on countries to defend international law and the UN system. Speaking in New York on Tuesday, he warned against what he described as a return to the "law of the jungle" and urged governments to stand firm in the face of what he called the abuse of power by empires. He also linked the speech to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, making the remarks one of his most direct interventions on the global stage before leaving office.Macron called for a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 21:30 LONDON
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Lula warns against foreign interference in Brazil vote at UN amid US tensions
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva used his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday to warn against attempts to interfere in Brazil's upcoming election. He said neither domestic nor foreign actors should undermine the October 4 vote, framing the issue as a defence of Brazilian sovereignty. Lula said Brazil would remain a sovereign country and that its democracy belonged to Brazilians.The remarks came as relations with the administration of US President Donald Trump remain strained. Lula did not name Trump directly, but he referred to what he described as hegemonic ambitions and foreign... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 19:34 LONDON
US, Denmark and Greenland sign security deal expanding military access on the island
The United States, Denmark and Greenland have signed a security agreement in New York that expands US military access on the island while affirming Danish sovereignty and Greenlandic self-determination. The deal was signed on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly by US President Donald Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen. It is the latest step in a months-long effort to reduce tensions over Greenland's strategic role in the Arctic.Under the agreement, the US will be allowed to expand its military presence through the modernisation and enlargement of the existing Pituffik Space Base... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 18:29 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
Major US outlets boycott pooled Trump coverage amid White House media ban and new video stream
The White House has launched a round-the-clock YouTube video stream while the dispute over access to President Donald Trump's events continues to widen. The move comes after CNN, MS NOW and Politico were barred from White House reporting, prompting a broader boycott by major television networks and a lawsuit from the excluded outlets. The row has now shifted from a press access dispute into a wider fight over who controls the public presentation of the presidency.According to the information provided, the new White House stream is not a conventional television network but a 24-hour online feed carrying speeches, administration announcements,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 16:59 LONDON
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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 Nausėda 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.Nausėda 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
Houthis push into Yemen's Kahboub Mountains near Red Sea shipping routes
Houthi forces are attempting to advance into the Kahboub Mountains in southern Yemen after seizing much of the country's Red Sea coast in a lightning offensive this month. The fighting has shifted into rugged high ground overlooking approaches to Bab al-Mandeb, a chokepoint linking the Indian Ocean to the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. The move is being watched closely because control of the mountains could strengthen Houthi positions near one of the world's most important shipping routes.The renewed clashes have ended the relative calm that had largely held since 2022, according to the supplied reporting. The mountains span... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 16:30 LONDON
Iraq presses ahead with plan to collect 6 million weapons despite militia pushback
Iraq says it will continue a nationwide effort to collect an estimated 6 million weapons held outside official institutions, even as it softens a key deadline and faces resistance from armed factions. The Interior Ministry said the campaign is moving ahead through negotiation rather than force. Officials say the aim is to bring weapons under state control and reduce the influence of groups operating outside the formal security system.Deputy Interior Minister Hussein al-Awadi said the September 30 deadline, which had been linked to the final withdrawal of US-led coalition forces, is now being treated as the start of a regulatory... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 13:32 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine hit by overnight strikes as regional tensions and rights disputes deepen
Russian missile and drone strikes overnight hit 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 the Middle East, the G7 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, while Iran and Pakistan held talks in Tehran as regional diplomacy continued amid rising US tensions. 🔗 🔗Australia faced two separate security and policy disputes, with officials investigating how F 35 fighter jet parts bound for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 22 Sep 2026 12:22 LONDON
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US warns Australian digital duty of care bill could facilitate censorship
The United States has publicly criticised Australia's proposed digital duty of care laws, in an unusually direct intervention into a domestic policy debate. The submission says the draft bill could amount to "extraterritorial censorship of protected speech" and urges Canberra to exclude US social media companies from the plan. The proposal would give Australians the option to opt out of algorithmic recommendation feeds, while also requiring platforms to take steps to mitigate and respond to harms.The US submission was published by the US Embassy on Tuesday and was made in response to a consultation on the draft legislation. It said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 10:02 LONDON
Iran and Pakistan hold talks in Tehran as US tensions rise
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has held talks in Tehran with Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi as regional diplomacy continues amid rising tensions with the United States. The meeting came as Pakistan and Qatar seek to revive diplomatic efforts around the crisis, with Tehran warning that the situation could intensify further. Naqvi's visit was his sixth to the Iranian capital since the war between the United States and Israel on Iran began in February.The talks took place a day after Tehran said it had received intelligence that the United States was planning new attacks on Iran. Pezeshkian said he hoped for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 09:30 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. 🔗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. 🔗 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
Trump seeks Belarus potash deal amid Canada trade dispute
US President Donald Trump said Washington is working on a "massive" deal to buy potash from Belarus, signalling a possible shift in supply away from Canada as his administration intensifies a trade dispute with its northern neighbour. He said the price would be "substantially less" than what the United States is currently paying to Canada, describing the move as good news for American farmers and ranchers. The comments were made on his social media account and did not include any deal terms or a timeline.The announcement comes as Washington continues a quiet thaw with Minsk under Trump's second administration. Last... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 05:31 LONDON
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UN says US strikes on alleged drug boats may amount to crimes against humanity as death toll rises
A United Nations human rights expert has said US attacks on suspected drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean may violate international law and could plausibly amount to crimes against humanity. The assessment focuses on a campaign of strikes carried out outside US territorial waters and comes amid continuing questions over the legal basis for the operation. The report says the strikes have killed at least 223 people in 68 attacks since September 2025.The report, published by Ben Saul, the UN special rapporteur on human rights and counterterrorism, says the US struck 68 vessels in international waters... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 05:29 LONDON
China Briefs on Xi Visit, GDI Anniversary, Japan Typhon Deployment, and Pakistan Attack
This Foreign Ministry press conference in Beijing on September 21, 2026, covered a series of China's positions on the United States, the United Nations, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, and Pakistan. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun answered questions on bilateral diplomacy, regional security, trade controls, and a reported terrorist attack in Pakistan. On China-U.S. ties, Guo said President Xi Jinping will soon pay a state visit to the United States at the invitation of President Donald J. He said Xi will hold an in-depth exchange of views with Trump on major issues concerning bilateral ties and world peace and development. Guo said head-of-state... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 Sep 2026 00:31 LONDON
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Paramount settles with US states, clearing path for Warner Bros. merger
Paramount has reached a settlement with California and 11 other US states, removing a major legal obstacle to its planned $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The agreement clears the way for one of the largest media mergers in years, after months of legal and political scrutiny.The deal would bring together major film, television and news assets under a single company. Officials said the settlement includes commitments on film production, jobs and editorial independence at CNN and CBS News. The transaction had already been approved by the Trump administration in June without changes to the business terms, but 12... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 23:59 LONDON
Trump approval falls to record low amid Iran war and cost-of-living backlash
United States President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 32%, the lowest point of his political career, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey links the decline to growing dissatisfaction over the cost of living and the impact of the Iran war. It also shows weakening support among Republicans, a notable shift for a president who returned to the White House in January 2025 on promises to curb inflation and end foreign wars.The four-day poll closed on Sunday and found that 73% of Republicans approved of Trump's job performance, down from 82% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll a week... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 20:59 LONDON
China expels two senior military officers as anti-corruption purge deepens
China has expelled two senior military officers from the ruling Communist Party in a further escalation of a long-running anti-corruption drive inside the armed forces. The move affects Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, both of whom held senior roles in the Central Military Commission, the body at the centre of China's defence command structure. State media said the pair were accused of corruption, political disloyalty and serious misconduct.According to the official account, the two men "seriously violated political discipline and political rules, formed cliques and factions, and were disloyal and dishonest to the party". Investigations into them were announced in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 18:29 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. 🔗 🔗 🔗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
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Trump signals aggressive AI acceleration, warns U.S. must beat China and avoid stifling growth
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "The same people that said, "We'll all be dead in twelve years because of Global Warming, " a name since "reborn" to Climate Change, because the Planet was cooling, not warming, and nobody was dead, are the people that are now saying that AI is going to kill us, that robots are going to attack us, and everything is a DISASTER. This is more of a Hoax than even that of RUSSIA, RUSSIA, RUSSIA, UKRAINE, UKRAINE, UKRAINE, UKRAINE, and Climate Change! We are leading now over... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 17:00 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
Trump says Russia has lost control of diesel industry and urges an end to the Ukraine war
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "The United States is working on a massive Deal with respect to the purchase of Potash from Belarus. The pricing would be for substantially less than we are currently paying to Canada, very good news for our Farmers and Ranchers. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" - "Russia has unfortunately lost control of its Diesel Oil Industry due to its War with Ukraine. A large number of their Diesel refineries have been blown up and are, at least temporarily, out of commission. This ridiculous... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 16:00 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Putin secures landslide as Xi plans US visit and regional tensions deepen
Vladimir Putin's United Russia party has won a landslide in Russia's parliamentary election, with preliminary results showing a record 355 seats in the State Duma and almost all ballots counted. The result gives Mr Putin a dominant grip on parliament after the first vote since the war in Ukraine began. 🔗Separate reporting on the same election said United Russia was on course for a sweeping victory with more than 90 percent of the vote in some counts, underlining the scale of the win and the renewed concern in Nato capitals about Russia's direction. 🔗China has confirmed that President Xi Jinping... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Sep 2026 12:22 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Iran warns of fresh US strikes as Europe, Asia and the Middle East stay on edge
Iran has warned that the United States may resume strikes on the country, after its central military command said it had received information that Washington was preparing further action. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps added that it would hit new targets and use new weapons if the US attacks again, while France said it would summon Iran's ambassador after Tehran closed a French language centre linked to the embassy in Tehran. 🔗 🔗 🔗In the wider Middle East, the Houthis fired missiles toward Riyadh in a fresh escalation with Saudi Arabia, while powerful explosions at a Syrian army weapons depot... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 21 Sep 2026 08:38 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
US prepares sweeping sanctions against International Criminal Court as reports point to wider disruption
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court that would target the institution itself rather than only individual judges and prosecutors. The reported measures could restrict most US transactions with the court after a grace period of six to seven months. If imposed, they could affect the tribunal's finances, payments, IT services and investigations.According to the reports, the sanctions could be announced soon, with a decision possibly finalised during this week's United Nations General Assembly gathering in New York or shortly afterwards. The reported package would bar US citizens and companies from providing the court... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 02:59 LONDON
Macron and Carney deepen France-Canada ties amid Trump tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have pledged closer cooperation after meeting in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Atlantic coast. The talks brought the archipelago into the centre of a wider diplomatic message about sovereignty, trade and strategic autonomy. The visit was the first by a French president to the territory since 2014 and the first by a Canadian prime minister.The two leaders said they wanted to strengthen ties across space, climate, energy and trade, while also addressing what they described as rising geopolitical tensions and pressure on democratic values. Carney said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 02:32 LONDON
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North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea, prompting protest
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area into the East Sea on Sunday, according to South Korean and Japanese authorities. The launches came in two waves, with the first detected at about 3pm local time and the second at around 5:50pm. Japan said it lodged a stern protest over the tests, while South Korea said it was tracking the launches with the United States and Japan.South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the first missile travelled about 450 kilometres, while the second flew more than 600 kilometres. The military said the exact specifications of the second... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 23:59 LONDON
Trump says planned Washington arch will also serve as a military complex
US President Donald Trump has said his proposed triumphal arch in Washington, DC, will also function as a military complex. In a social media post on Sunday, he said the structure would be a "top grade military complex" able to house drones, snipers and ammunition storage. The project is planned for a site between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from the capital.Trump said the change was made at the "strong request" of the military and for "national security purposes". He said the facility would "house, store, and have the rapid ability to use large... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 16:59 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
US military says four killed in Caribbean boat strike
The US military says it has struck a boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people it described as being involved in drug smuggling. The attack was carried out as part of Operation Southern Spear, according to the US Southern Command, which oversees American forces in the region. A video released with the statement showed the vessel being hit, though the image quality was described as grainy.The command said confirmed intelligence showed the boat's active involvement in narco-trafficking. It said the four people killed were "narco-terrorists", using language that reflects the administration's framing of the campaign against suspected drug traffickers.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 03:59 LONDON
Australia's Albanese urges US and China to strike AI deal ahead of UN talks
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on the United States and China to reach an agreement on artificial intelligence governance, saying humans must remain in control of the technology. He made the remarks while visiting Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, California, on his way to New York. Albanese said he would raise the issue of global AI rules with like-minded leaders at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly.He described AI as a global phenomenon and said there was a need for discussion about the framework for its rollout because the technology is moving quickly. Albanese said he accepts there are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Sep 2026 02:32 LONDON
Trump says he will create AI Force and appoint new AI czar
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to create an "AI Force" and appoint a new "AI czar" to oversee the country's artificial intelligence industry. He made the announcement in a lengthy social media post on Saturday, saying the move was intended to protect and advance AI development. Trump described artificial intelligence as "the next Industrial Revolution" and said it would be central to US economic growth.He did not give details about how the new group would operate or when the adviser would be appointed. In the same post, Trump said the government would not "hinder or stifle" the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 21:32 LONDON
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United States approves $2.68 billion air-defence sale to Ukraine
The United States has approved a proposed $2.68 billion sale of air-defence equipment to Ukraine, according to the State Department. The package is intended to help Kyiv respond to continuing Russian attacks and includes missiles, launchers, radar systems and anti-drone equipment. The sale still needs to be reviewed by Congress before it can proceed.The approval was announced on Friday, 18 September, and comes as Ukraine has repeatedly sought more support for its air-defence network. The State Department said Ukraine requested a range of equipment, including several types of missiles, launchers, anti-drone radar systems and trailers. The value of the package... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 14:00 LONDON
Trump administration seeks approval for $2.8 billion bomb transfer to Israel
The Trump administration is seeking to move ahead with a major arms package for Israel worth $2.8 billion, according to reports cited in the supplied material. The proposed transfer would include 40,000 heavy bombs, making it one of the largest such deliveries discussed between the two countries. The plan has not been announced publicly, but it has already drawn attention because of the scale of the munitions involved and the timing of the request.The package is said to include 20,000 Mark 84 bombs and 20,000 BLU-117 bombs. Both are described as weighing about one short ton, or roughly 907 kilograms,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 09:29 LONDON
Trump signs Russia sanctions package into law as pressure on energy revenues intensifies
US President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping sanctions package into law targeting Russian officials, banks and a shadow tanker fleet used to move energy exports. The measure is intended to increase pressure on Moscow over its war in Ukraine and to reduce the revenues that support Russia's military effort. It was signed on Friday, according to the supplied material, after clearing Congress with large bipartisan majorities.The legislation had been in development for more than a year and was described as a legacy effort linked to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who co-led the push with Senator Richard Blumenthal. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Sep 2026 07:59 LONDON
Pentagon resumes mandatory testosterone testing for older service members
The Pentagon has moved ahead with a policy of mandatory testosterone testing for US service members aged 30 and older, after pausing an earlier version of the plan in September. New guidelines released on Friday set out uniform screening standards and treatment pathways for testosterone deficiencies. The policy applies only to male service members, while younger personnel may request testing if they want.The measure was first announced in July by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who said it was intended to identify possible testosterone deficiency and help soldiers operate at their "absolute best". A Pentagon release quoted him as saying the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 20:41 LONDON
Sheinbaum says she spoke with Trump as Mexico seeks tariff relief
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she had a "very good" phone call with United States President Donald Trump as the two countries continue negotiations on a bilateral trade deal. She said the call took place on Wednesday and that progress is being made toward an agreement between Mexico and the United States. The talks are focused on reducing tariffs on Mexican exports, according to her remarks.Speaking at her morning news conference on Friday, Sheinbaum said she did not give further details about the conversation. She said Mexico hopes to secure tariff relief for industries including steel, aluminium and cars. She... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 20:35 LONDON
JP Morgan says it cannot model oil-price endgame from US-Iran war
JP Morgan has said it is struggling to forecast how oil prices will move as the US-Iran war continues, telling investors that it "simply don't know how to model the endgame". The bank said it had initially assumed the conflict would be constrained by economic limits and that a deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane by June. Instead, it said the conflict has extended beyond those expectations, leaving its baseline view uncertain.In its note, the bank pointed to a set of thresholds it had expected would act as red lines for the Trump administration. Those included oil... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 20:33 LONDON
Virginia opens early in-person voting for 2026 US midterms
Virginia has begun early in-person voting for the 2026 United States midterm elections, making it one of the first states in the country to allow voters to cast ballots ahead of Election Day. The start on Friday comes as the state joins a broader national shift toward voting before November 3. The contest is expected to help determine control of the House and Senate for the rest of President Donald Trump's term.Officials and voters described the opening day as a milestone in the election calendar, with college student Sanya Singhal among the first to vote early in person in Virginia.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 20:03 LONDON
US moves MQ-9 Reaper drones to South America for anti-cartel operations
The Trump administration has begun transferring MQ-9 Reaper drones to South America to support military operations against drug cartels, according to a report cited on Friday. The aircraft are being moved from Africa to US Southern Command, which is responsible for US military activity in the region. The development points to a new phase in Washington's anti-cartel campaign in the Western Hemisphere.The MQ-9 Reaper is described as a medium-altitude, long-endurance drone with both surveillance and strike capabilities. According to the report, the transfer involves most of the drones that had been operating in Africa, although the exact number being redeployed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 18:03 LONDON
Houthis tighten grip on Bab al-Mandeb as US officials hold talks in Muscat
United States officials have met Houthi representatives in the Omani capital, Muscat, after the group seized thousands of square kilometres of territory in Yemen and tightened its control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The talks took place over the weekend at the US embassy in Muscat, according to the supplied material. The development raises fresh concern over one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints.The Bab al-Mandeb Strait links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and is a key route for global shipping and energy supplies. The supplied report says the Houthis now control strategically important islands and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 14:33 LONDON
Tehran military parade features symbolic caskets of Trump and Netanyahu
A military parade in Tehran on Friday featured symbolic caskets representing US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The display formed part of a pro-government event in Iran's capital and was accompanied by women from the Basij militia carrying AK-47 rifles. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the parade, which drew thousands of people.The event took place on 18 September 2026, according to the supplied report. Images from the parade showed women members of the Basij holding rifles, while other militia members were also seen with missile launchers. The gathering was presented as a show of support for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 11:33 LONDON
South Korea urges Trump to keep dialogue with Pyongyang as Seoul seeks to help talks
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that he is urging Donald Trump to maintain dialogue with Pyongyang and that Seoul is carrying out preliminary coordination efforts to help facilitate talks between North Korea and the United States. Speaking at the presidential Blue House, Lee said a meeting between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un remains difficult, but not impossible. He added that South Korea must make every possible effort to turn that possibility into reality.Lee said Trump "clearly" wants to keep the channel open with Pyongyang, according to remarks reported from the briefing. He did not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 10:35 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
South Korea rules out military role in Iran war as Seoul reviews limited navigation support
President Lee Jae Myung has said South Korea will not deploy military assets in any way that could draw the country into the war in Iran. He made the remarks at a news conference on Friday, saying there would be no deployment that would "involve or enter war." The comments come after pressure from Donald Trump for Seoul to provide support, and they clarify South Korea's position on a sensitive regional security issue. Lee said Seoul was still reviewing whether it could take a limited role in safeguarding navigation in the region.He said South Korea must do the minimum needed,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Sep 2026 07:59 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
Florida Republican criticises Trump immigration crackdown ahead of US midterms
A Republican congresswoman in Florida has publicly broken with Donald Trump over his immigration crackdown, saying some enforcement measures have gone too far. Maria Elvira Salazar, who represents a heavily Latino district in Miami, made the criticism in a new 30-second campaign ad recorded in front of the White House. The ad was released in English and Spanish and comes as she faces a competitive re-election race ahead of the US midterm elections.In the video message, Salazar told the president that Hispanic voters who backed him in 2024 feel betrayed. She said the immigration enforcement efforts had overreached, placing her... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 20:02 LONDON
UN mission says US may have committed war crimes in Iran strikes as findings widen scrutiny of Tehran
The United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran has said there are reasonable grounds to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran in February. The mission said the attacks hit a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd, killing civilians and damaging civilian infrastructure. It also said Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during their crackdown on protests in late 2025 and early 2026.According to the report, the strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School in Minab killed at least 156 people, including about 120 children, while the Lamerd strike killed 22... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 19:29 LONDON
Kosovo joins US-led Gaza force after Israel approval
Kosovo has signed up to a United States-led framework for Gaza, joining Donald Trump's Board of Peace and the planned International Stabilization Force for Gaza. The move was made after Israel gave its approval, according to the supplied report. The decision places Kosovo in a new international arrangement linked to post-war security planning in Gaza.The proposed force is described as one that would help maintain security, support demilitarisation and train Palestinian police. Its mandate and composition remain unclear, however, and the legitimacy of the wider framework is contested by Palestinian actors and legal experts. Kosovo's participation was presented as part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 17:03 LONDON
North Korea rejects denuclearization expectations during Vienna nuclear conference
North Korea has rejected expectations that it will give up its nuclear weapons, with Kim Yo-jong saying the country's status as a nuclear power is absolute and cannot be reversed. Her remarks were issued on Thursday and tied to the International Atomic Energy Agency's General Conference in Vienna. The statement is the latest public signal from Pyongyang that it sees its nuclear arsenal as permanent.Kim Yo-jong described calls for denuclearization as "idiotic" and dismissed them as routine and unrealistic. According to the statement, North Korea has already embedded its nuclear status in domestic law. She also said the country's arsenal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Sep 2026 02:30 LONDON
US removes Venezuela from drug transit and production list amid wider regional shift
The United States has removed Venezuela from its list of major drug transit or production countries, according to a statement submitted to Congress by President Donald Trump. The decision comes as Washington says it is seeing improved cooperation with Venezuela's interim government against cartels. Trump also said the administration is considering removing Colombia and Bolivia from the same list.In the statement, Trump said Venezuela had made progress against narcotics since the removal of Nicolas Maduro, whom he described as a former illegitimate dictator and drug trafficker. He said the results were linked to what he called growing cooperation with the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 22:30 LONDON
Belarus frees 25 political prisoners as US lifts sanctions on two firms
Belarus has released 25 political prisoners after the United States lifted sanctions on two Belarusian companies, in a move that signals a further thaw in relations between Minsk and Washington. The releases took place on Wednesday, according to US envoy John Coale, who said the prisoners were taken to the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius. Those freed included human rights campaigners, political activists, journalists and lawyers.Coale said the decision followed negotiations that had stretched back more than a year between him and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. He said he expected to return in about a month and hoped to see hundreds more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 19:00 LONDON
China urges early reopening of Strait of Hormuz as it signals support for Iran
China has said it is willing to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with Iran and to safeguard what it called Iran's legitimate rights and interests. The comments came during a meeting in Beijing between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi. Wang also urged all parties to take effective measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz at an early date.The meeting took place on Wednesday, a week before Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned trip to the United States, where he is expected to meet President Donald Trump. According to the remarks reported from the meeting, Wang said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 15:02 LONDON
Trump administration set to approve 60,000 heavy bombs for Israel amid Gaza war
The Trump administration is reported to be preparing a multibillion-dollar weapons sale to Israel that would include 60,000 2,000-pound bombs, according to the supplied material. The package is said to have been informally notified to Congress, but it has not yet been officially confirmed by the administration. The reported transfer comes as the Gaza war and wider regional conflict continue to shape US-Israel relations.The supplied rows say the package would be worth $2.8 billion and would be funded largely through the US Foreign Military Financing scheme. They also say the munitions list includes 20,000 MK-84s, 20,000 BLU-117s and 20,000 I-2000... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 13:29 LONDON
US tightens visa restrictions on some South Africans amid discrimination dispute
The United States has announced visa restrictions on some South Africans as the Trump administration steps up pressure over claims that South Africa discriminates against white Afrikaners. The move was presented as targeting foreign nationals who, in Washington's view, enable race-based discrimination, incite violence, or support land confiscation without compensation. No names were immediately released, and the scope of the restrictions was not specified.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the South African people were being failed by a government that was, in his words, damaging its economy through racial grievance against the Afrikaner minority. He added that the policy would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 12:36 LONDON
US war with Iran costs more than $38 billion as munitions shortfalls deepen, CBO says
The US war with Iran has cost more than $38 billion by the beginning of August, according to a new estimate from the Congressional Budget Office. The figure covers spending by the Department of Defense from 28 February to 1 August, a little more than five months into the conflict. The CBO said the estimate was based on government databases and public reporting because the Pentagon did not provide information for the assessment.The report said the largest single cost was $21.7 billion for replacing munitions. It also warned that the US has probably used between half and two-thirds of its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 10:32 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
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 Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
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
