Iranian president calls for unity as US intensifies economic pressure
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on officials and the public to remain united as the United States steps up economic pressure on Tehran. He said national cohesion would be enough to neutralise attempts to create discord inside the country. The remarks come as Iran faces renewed sanctions pressure and fresh signs of strain in its domestic economy.According to the supplied report, Washington last month announced what it described as an "Economic D-Day" campaign against Tehran. The measures were presented as the toughest sanctions regime in Washington's history and were aimed at severing economic lifelines that support the Iranian state... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Sep 2026 15:02 LONDON
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Israeli demolition of 12 homes in Khirbet al-Tabban leaves about 70 homeless
Israeli forces demolished all 12 homes in Khirbet al-Tabban in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, leaving about 70 people homeless. The village is in the Masafer Yatta area in the southern West Bank, where residents say the destruction also removed most of the community's other structures. Villagers described the scene as widespread devastation, with rubble, empty animal pens and destroyed water tanks and sanitation facilities.Nidal Younis, head of the Masafer Yatta Council, said the demolition had "wiped the village off the face of the earth". He said the residents had decided to remain on their land despite the destruction... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
US rejects Israeli calls to remove Palestinians from Gaza as dispute over ceasefire plan deepens
The United States has rejected any plan for the forced displacement, expulsion or mandatory transfer of Palestinians from Gaza, after comments by Israel's defence minister revived debate over the future of the territory's population. In a statement cited on Friday, the US State Department said Washington does not support such a proposal and pointed instead to the language of President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan. The exchange has exposed a public disagreement between Washington and Israeli officials over one of the most sensitive issues in the Gaza conflict.The State Department said Point 12 of the plan makes clear that no... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 17:03 LONDON
Tooro kingdom begins nine-day mourning period as King Oyo's body returns to Uganda
The body of Uganda's King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has been flown home and received at Entebbe airport, where mourners gathered to pay their respects. The Tooro kingdom has now begun a nine-day mourning period following his death in the United States last week. The traditional ruler, who was 34, will be buried next Saturday.A brief ceremony was held after the coffin arrived at the airport, with President Yoweri Museveni among those present. The body was then flown by military helicopter to Kyegegwa in western Uganda before being taken by road to the royal palace in Fort Portal.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 14:05 LONDON
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Meloni's government becomes Italy's longest-serving since World War II
Supporters of Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are marking a political milestone after her government became the country's longest-serving since World War II. Celebrations were reported in Abetone Cutigliano, a mountain resort in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, where local backers of her Brothers of Italy party gathered to note the record. The development comes as analysts continue to caution that longevity in office does not necessarily amount to stability.The government has now overtaken the previous postwar record set by Silvio Berlusconi, reaching 1,412 consecutive days in power. Italy has had 68 governments in eight decades, underscoring the country's long history of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 11:35 LONDON
ICC leaders warn pressure on court could erode international legal order
Current and former leaders of the International Criminal Court's governing body have warned that efforts to isolate the court are aimed at weakening confidence in the international legal order. In a joint op-ed published on Thursday, Paivi Kaukoranta, the current president of the court's Assembly of States Parties, and seven former presidents said diplomatic pressure on the court goes beyond a dispute over one institution. They argued it raises a broader question about whether international law is applied consistently or only when political power allows it.The authors said attempts to encourage states to withdraw from the Rome Statute, or to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 03:35 LONDON
Pacific leaders criticise China over recent ICBM test amid forum split
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have criticised China over a recent intercontinental ballistic missile test, after weeks of internal disagreement over how strongly to respond. The issue was raised at the region's most significant annual diplomatic meeting, where leaders sought a common position on security concerns in the Pacific. The final wording said leaders registered concern about the test and called for transparency and reassurance from states carrying out such launches.Palau's President Surangel Samuel Whipps Jr, who chairs the forum, had pressed leaders to agree a joint statement during a retreat at his private residence in the north of Palau. After... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 22:41 LONDON
Israel detains Lebanese farmers in south Lebanon as civilian release continues
Three Lebanese farmers were detained by Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, according to the leader of their village, in a development that comes as a separate civilian release process continues. The detentions took place in Halta, in Hasbaya province, an area within the roughly 600 sq km of Lebanese territory that Israel continues to occupy. Hours later, Israel released another Lebanese civilian through a handover involving the International Committee of the Red Cross.Village leader Issa Abedelaal said Israeli forces called the three farmers on their mobile phones and told them to report to a location, where they were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 21:02 LONDON
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US and global energy firms expand Venezuela oil projects as Chris Wright oversees Caracas signing
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright oversaw the signing of a new package of oil and energy agreements in Caracas on Wednesday, adding fresh detail to the wider US-Venezuela arrangement announced days earlier. The deals involve Chevron, Italy's Eni and GE Vernova, and were presented at a ceremony in the Venezuelan capital alongside interim President Delcy Rodriguez. The agreements are separate from the broader oil arrangement that has already drawn scrutiny over the scale of US access to Venezuelan reserves.According to the supplied material, the new contracts are worth tens of billions of dollars and are aimed at expanding production, increasing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 05:59 LONDON
Ireland and UK urged to prepare for future border poll, McEntee says
Ireland and the United Kingdom should be prepared for a future border poll on Irish unity, Ireland's foreign minister Helen McEntee has said. Speaking at an EU gathering in Co Wicklow, she said she believes there will be a border poll in the future, while stressing that the immediate focus should be on bringing people together. Her comments came after renewed debate over the issue following remarks by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.McEntee said she wanted to be very clear that both countries need to be ready for such a vote. She said that when the time comes, both sides... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 10:03 LONDON
Israel expands presence and operations in southern Lebanon, BBC reports
Israel is expanding its military presence in southern Lebanon and continuing strikes and demolitions there despite a ceasefire announced in June, according to a report from the border area. The account describes a landscape of destroyed buildings, abandoned crops and a largely empty road near the Mediterranean coast close to Naqoura. It says the Lebanese state presence is limited to a checkpoint near the town, while Israeli flags and checkpoints mark the start of territory under Israeli control.The report says a Lebanese military checkpoint painted in the national colours is the last visible sign of state authority near Naqoura, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 06:30 LONDON
Poland renews call for German WWII reparations at Westerplatte ceremony
Poland's president has renewed a call for Germany to settle the issue of World War Two reparations during a pre-dawn commemoration at Westerplatte, near Gdansk. Karol Nawrocki made the appeal on Monday as Poland marked 87 years since Nazi Germany invaded the country on 1 September 1939. The ceremony took place at the peninsula on the northern edge of Gdansk, a site closely associated with the opening of the war.Mr Nawrocki said he was appealing to the German chancellor and the German nation to resolve the issue with historical justice in mind and with the future in mind. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
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Fracked gas from Beetaloo Basin starts flowing into Northern Territory power grid
Fracked gas from the Beetaloo Basin has begun flowing into the Northern Territory power grid, marking a major milestone for the remote onshore gas project south of Darwin. The gas is now being used to help power homes and businesses across the territory. The development comes eight years after the NT moratorium on fracking was lifted.The project was switched on today, according to the supplied material, with government officials, gas company leaders, native title holders and the Northern Land Council expected to attend. NT Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro said the gas would drive new investment across several sectors, create employment... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Aug 2026 22:05 LONDON
Syria and Libya reopen diplomatic ties after Tripoli talks
Syria and Libya have agreed to reopen Syria's embassy in Tripoli after 14 years, in a move that signals a reset in relations between the two countries. The agreement was reached during talks in the Libyan capital between Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani. The two sides also agreed to open a Syrian consulate in Benghazi and reactivate a bilateral coordination committee.According to the Libyan government statement, al-Shaibani arrived in Tripoli on Sunday for meetings with Libyan officials. The talks covered security cooperation, counterterrorism, consular services, and the status of prisoners, detainees and refugees... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 22:02 LONDON
Libyan rival factions sign deal to hold national elections within 24 months
Rival political factions in Libya have signed a deal in Tripoli aimed at holding legislative and presidential elections within two years. The agreement was signed at the United Nations Support Mission in Libya in the capital on Sunday, following an earlier draft prepared by the UN-backed 4+4 committee in Tunis on 20 August. It sets out a timeline for elections under a single executive authority within a period not exceeding 24 months.Walid Ellafi, the state minister of political affairs and communications in the internationally recognised Government of National Unity, said the deal provides for legislative and presidential polls within that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
Niger says it is regaining control after mutiny in Niamey with reported Russian help
Niger's defence ministry said on Sunday that forces were gradually regaining control after a mutiny by soldiers in the capital, Niamey. The unrest began on Saturday and centred on the presidential palace and the Diori Hamani International Airport, where the military air base is located. By Sunday, the city appeared calm, with military trucks and checkpoints visible on major roads between the airport and the presidential district.According to the supplied material, the mutineers stormed the presidential palace and took positions at the airport base before loyalist forces moved against them. Several analysts said Russia's Africa Corps intervened as the authorities... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 16:29 LONDON
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Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz restricted as Khamenei urges Gulf unity
Iran's Supreme Leader has urged Gulf leaders to identify what he called their "real enemy" as Tehran maintains restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz amid stalled diplomacy. The message, published on Sunday to mark the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, comes as regional mediation efforts continue over one of the world's most important shipping lanes. Iranian officials say the waterway remains closed or restricted, with vessels required to coordinate with Tehran before crossing.Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Saturday that Iran had reached an understanding with Oman on a temporary maritime route, but said its implementation depends on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 11:59 LONDON
Iran's supreme leader urges Muslim unity against the United States and Israel
Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has called on Muslim nations to unite against the United States and Israel in a message released on Sunday, as the war in the Middle East reached its six-month mark. He also urged Iranians to close ranks internally and avoid actions that could weaken social cohesion. The statement places Iran's top authority at the centre of a renewed political message aimed both at the region and at the domestic audience.According to the message, Khamenei told regional leaders to recognise what he described as their real enemy, understand its plan and confront it. He identified the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 11:30 LONDON
Somalia and Turkiye free hijacked cargo vessel after 10-day anti-piracy operation
Turkish and Somali forces have freed the Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel MV Latuf after a 10-day operation off Somalia's Puntland coast. Somali authorities said the ship was seized on 17 August in waters off the Nugal region and was later recovered under a defence cooperation agreement between the two countries. The vessel has since continued its voyage towards Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania, according to maritime tracking information cited in the supplied report.The Somali Ministry of Defence said 14 pirates were killed during the operation, and said sustained pressure forced the remaining hijackers to abandon the ship. The ministry did not give details... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 01:59 LONDON
UN says 13 captives released after mass kidnapping in Kenscoff, Haiti
The United Nations says 13 people kidnapped during a major gang attack in the Haitian hillside community of Kenscoff have been released. The group included six children and seven women, according to a statement from UNICEF. The release comes after an assault on August 23 that left at least 47 people dead and more than 50 abducted.UNICEF said the freed captives had been taken last week in one of the largest mass abductions reported in Haiti in recent memory. Yannig Dussart, the agency's deputy representative in Haiti, said the release offered a rare moment of hope amid violence threatening children... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 21:30 LONDON
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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
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 LONDON
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 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
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The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 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
