Trump signals upbeat China trip, raising expectations for possible U.S.-China thaw
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 11 May 2026 at 22:55 BST: "I am very much looking forward to my trip to China, an amazing Country, with a Leader, President Xi, respected by all. Great things will happen for both Countries! TRUMP" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 11 May 2026 at 22:55 BST: he said he is "very much looking forward" to his trip to China, called China an "amazing Country, " praised President Xi as "respected by all, " and said "Great things will happen for both Countries." The signal is a clear... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
Trump-Xi summit in Beijing set to test trade, Taiwan and technology tensions
Security around Beijing's Tiananmen Square has been heightened for days as preparations continue for the visit by US President Donald Trump, who is due to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in the Chinese capital.The trip will include talks, a banquet and a visit to the Temple of Heaven, according to the supplied report.The summit is being presented as one of the most consequential encounters between the two leaders in years.The talks come against a backdrop of trade tensions, concern over Taiwan and competition in advanced technologies.The report also says China is trying to position itself as a peacemaker in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
Lawmakers urge Trump to move ahead on delayed Taiwan arms sale
Lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration to move ahead with a delayed arms sale to Taiwan before President Donald Trump meets President Xi Jinping of China this week.The sale has been held up for months, according to the supplied report.The timing has drawn attention because it comes just ahead of the planned Trump-Xi meeting.No details were provided on the weapons package, the reason for the delay, or whether any decision has been taken.The report does not say when the sale might be approved.The issue matters because arms sales to Taiwan are a sensitive part of the wider U.S.-China relationship.Any move... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 22:00 LONDON
Trump escalates rhetoric on Iran, signals tougher U.S. posture and pressure campaign
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 10 May 2026 at 18:52 BST: "Iran has been playing games with the United States, and the rest of the World, for 47 years (DELAY, DELAY, DELAY!), and then finally hit "pay dirt" when Barack Hussein Obama became President. He was not only good to them, he was great, actually going to their side, jettisoning Israel, and all other Allies, and giving Iran a major and very powerful new lease on life." "Hundreds of Billions of Dollars, and 1.7 Billion Dollars in green cash, flown into Tehran, was handed to them on... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
Taiwan KMT chair Cheng Li-wun outlines peace vision in interview
Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang chair Cheng Li-wun has outlined her vision for stable peace and cooperation with mainland China in a new interview.Cheng, who leads Taiwan's largest opposition party, also referred to a meeting in April with Chinese Communist Party chief Xi Jinping.She said she is due to travel to the United States in June.The remarks are a fresh political signal on cross-strait relations at a time when ties between Taipei and Beijing remain sensitive.They also come as Taiwan's opposition party continues to define its position on engagement with the mainland.The interview focused on Cheng's broader approach to peace and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
Trump-Xi summit raises fears of security trade-offs in Asia
Asian nations are watching a planned meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping this week with concern that security commitments could be traded for better economic terms with China.The supplied reporting says the worry is among middle powers in Asia, but it does not name specific governments or set out any formal response.The concern matters because the summit could affect how Washington balances its security role in the region against efforts to improve ties with Beijing.It also comes as the meeting is expected to cover a wider set of issues, including trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan.The earlier reporting said expectations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 05:31 LONDON
Xi Jinping's trust in China's generals comes under scrutiny
Xi Jinping's long effort to build up China's military has been accompanied by growing doubts about the generals he chose to lead it, according to the supplied report.The report says Xi spent 13 years strengthening the armed forces so they could rival those of the United States.It adds that, as the military became stronger, he trusted the generals less.No specific personnel changes, disciplinary actions or operational consequences are given in the supplied material.The report does not identify which commanders are affected or whether any formal response has been announced.The issue matters because the leadership of the People's Liberation Army is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 05:30 LONDON
Gript Media suspends editor John McGuirk amid governance process
Gript Media says it has suspended its editor, John McGuirk, pending an internal process concerning governance and related issues.The company said the move is not related to editorial differences.In a statement issued on Friday evening, Gript Media said no final determination has been made and that it cannot comment further while the process is ongoing.The company did not give further details about the issues under review.Mr McGuirk also issued a statement, saying the company's announcement was made unilaterally and without his consent.He said he rejects the substance of the claim against him entirely and without equivocation.He also disputed the existence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
China adviser says Beijing-Moscow ties can withstand US containment efforts
A senior Chinese policy adviser has said China-Russia relations have enough internal stability to withstand any attempt by Washington to drive a wedge between the two countries.He made the comments at a panel discussion in Hong Kong on Wednesday.The adviser, Wu, described the relationship as flexible and lacking formal disciplinary constraints, but said it had developed into a stable mechanism.He said Beijing and Moscow each take what they need from the partnership.Wu said the two countries have more than 60,000 institutionalised communication channels, which he described as blood vessels linking government, parliamentary, civil society and industry contacts.He said these links... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 14:06 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
U.S. State Department to review all Mexican consulates in the United States
The U.S.State Department has said it will review all Mexican consulates in the United States.The move follows claims in conservative media that the consulates interfere in politics.The supporting row does not give a timetable for the review or say what form it will take.It also does not say whether any specific consulate is under separate scrutiny.No casualties or physical disruption have been reported, and the row does not describe any immediate operational impact on consular services.The statement points instead to a diplomatic and political review.The issue matters because Mexican consulates provide services to Mexican nationals across the United States, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 05:01 LONDON
US trade court narrows block on Trump's 10% global tariffs
The US Court of International Trade has ruled that Donald Trump's latest 10% temporary global duties were unjustified under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, but it has limited relief to two private importers and the State of Washington.That means the tariffs remain in place for other importers while the Trump administration pursues an appeal.The court's 2-1 decision was issued on Friday.The ruling is another setback for Trump's tariff strategy and comes as the temporary duties are expected to expire in July.It also leaves open the prospect of further legal and financial disputes over tariff refunds.The court said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:59 LONDON
At least five killed in fire at Villahermosa fairground concert in Mexico
At least five people have died after a fire broke out at a crowded fairground concert in Villahermosa, in Mexico's Tabasco state.Local officials said the blaze erupted in the early hours on Thursday at Tabasco Park.The fire started in Warehouse 1, according to the governor of Tabasco, Javier May Rodríguez.He said emergency services brought the flames under control and that an investigation had been launched.Officials said hundreds of people were at the event when the fire began, and many fled the grounds in panic.The governor said he was grateful to members of the public who helped evacuate the area.The incident... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:33 LONDON
Southern Poverty Law Center pleads not guilty in federal fraud case
The Southern Poverty Law Center has pleaded not guilty in a federal case in Alabama alleging fraud and conspiracy to launder money linked to its informant programme.The 11-count indictment was filed last month.Prosecutors allege the organisation covertly funneled more than $3m to confidential sources inside extremist groups between 2014 and 2023.They also say officials misled donors about how the money would be used and lied to banks about who owned certain entities.The case is being handled by the US attorney for the middle district of Alabama, which includes Montgomery.Bryan Fair, the centre's interim president and chief executive, said the charges... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:31 LONDON
Australia: Woman charged with terror-related offences after arriving at Sydney airport
A 32-year-old woman has been charged with terror-related offences after arriving at Sydney International Airport on Thursday evening.Police said the woman was charged by the NSW Joint Counter Terrorism Team with allegedly entering and remaining in a declared conflict zone and joining ISIS.Both offences carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.The case is a significant counterterrorism development because it involves an arrest and charge immediately after arrival at one of Australia's busiest airports.The allegations also relate to membership of ISIS, a group that remains a focus of security agencies.The NSW Joint Counter Terrorism Team is the body leading... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:03 LONDON
China and Philippines trade accusations over aircraft and research vessel near Iroquois Reef
China and the Philippines have traded accusations after a Philippine surveillance aircraft and a Chinese research vessel confronted each other near Iroquois Reef in the Spratly Islands.China Coast Guard spokesman Jiang Lue said a Philippine Coast Guard Islander aircraft had "deliberately approached and harassed" the Xiang Yang Hong 33 scientific research vessel on Wednesday while it was carrying out a "legitimate marine ecological survey".Jiang said the Chinese side tracked and monitored the aircraft and handled the situation "in accordance with laws and regulations".He also warned the Philippine side to stop what he called illegal harassment and inflammatory propaganda.The Philippine side... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:01 LONDON
Greenland PM condemns reported attempt to buy signatures for US accession petition
Greenland's prime minister has condemned reports that an American tried to pay people to sign a petition backing Greenland joining the United States.Jens-Frederik Nielsen described the reported offer as "indecent".Local broadcaster KNR reported that a "mysterious American" calling himself "Cliff" offered a taxi driver in Nuuk US$200,000 to sign the petition.The driver, Danny Brandt, said he declined the offer.Brandt later wrote about the encounter on social media, and said another person commenting on the post claimed to have been offered money as well.The reported approach has prompted public criticism from the Greenlandic government.The allegation matters because it touches on political... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 19:31 LONDON
Trump calls for charges against Democrat Hakeem Jeffries over remarks on redistricting
United States President Donald Trump has called for criminal charges against House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries, accusing the top Democrat of "incitement to violence".The comments mark the latest escalation in Trump's use of legal threats against political opponents.Trump made the demand in a social media post on Thursday, linking Jeffries' recent remarks to a shooting incident at the White House correspondents' dinner.He shared an image pairing Jeffries with the phrase "Maximum warfare everywhere all the time" alongside a picture of the alleged gunman.Jeffries' comments were made in the context of the partisan fight over redistricting, not political violence.In a news... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 18:32 LONDON
MSF says Gaza malnutrition crisis was driven by aid restrictions and attacks on infrastructure
Doctors Without Borders has published an analysis saying severe restrictions on food and aid deliveries, together with attacks on civilian infrastructure, have driven a malnutrition crisis in Gaza.The charity said the findings show particular harm to pregnant women and newborns.MSF said the analysis was based on medical data from four health facilities in Gaza that were either administered or supported by the organisation between late 2024 and early 2026.It said its first cases of child malnutrition were identified in January 2024.The charity said more than half of the women treated at two hospitals suffered from malnutrition during pregnancy between June... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
Turkiye unveils prototype intercontinental ballistic missile at Istanbul defence exhibition
Turkiye has unveiled a prototype intercontinental ballistic missile named Yildirimhan at a defence exhibition in Istanbul.The missile was shown at the SAHA 2026 Defence and Aerospace Exhibition at the Istanbul Expo Centre on Tuesday.The missile is described as having a range of 6,000km, a maximum speed of Mach 25 and a payload capacity of 3,000kg.It was developed by the Defence Ministry's research and development centre, according to the supplied report.Turkiye has not begun production of the missile yet.Defence Minister Yasar Guler addressed the exhibition in Istanbul and said Turkiye offers allies not only weapon systems but also technology and a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 13:31 LONDON
DR Congo's Tshisekedi sparks opposition backlash over possible third term
Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has triggered fresh opposition criticism after saying he is open to a third term in office.The comments prompted accusations from opposition leaders that he is preparing to bypass constitutional limits and cling to power.The statement has renewed political tension in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the presidency is limited by the constitution and any move to extend a leader's stay would be highly sensitive.Tshisekedi is currently serving his second five-year term.The issue matters because it raises new questions about the country's next political transition and the durability of its constitutional rules.The row... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 12:04 LONDON
China: Two former defence ministers sentenced to death with reprieve in corruption case
Two former Chinese defence ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, have been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve by a military court after being found guilty of bribery.State media said Wei, 72, was convicted of accepting bribes, while Li, 68, was convicted of both accepting and offering bribes.The court also stripped both men of political rights for life and confiscated their personal property.A death sentence with reprieve in China is typically commuted to life imprisonment if the offender commits no further crimes during the period.The court said that after commutation there would be no possibility of further commutation or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele ousted in no-confidence vote
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has lost a no-confidence vote in parliament, ending months of political uncertainty and setting in motion the process to choose a new leader.Lawmakers voted 26 to 22 against Manele on Thursday, after a session marked by a heavy police presence outside parliament.Parliament was then adjourned so the governor general can make arrangements for the election of a new prime minister.The result removes the head of government in a country that has been in political impasse since March, when cabinet resignations and the exit of two coalition partners weakened Manele's Government for National Unity and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 08:02 LONDON
North Korea-Russia road bridge nears completion, satellite images show
The first road bridge linking North Korea and Russia is nearing completion, according to satellite imagery analysed on 7 May.The crossing spans the Tumen River and sits a few hundred metres from the existing rail link between the two countries.The latest images show the kilometre-long bridge alongside new access roads, a border checkpoint, support infrastructure and parking facilities.The bridge is known as the Khasan-Tumangang Bridge.Russia's transport ministry has said the crossing is designed to handle up to 300 vehicles and 2,850 people a day.Russian state media has estimated the cost at more than 9bn roubles.The development matters because it would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 01:31 LONDON
Giuliani seeks health care coverage through 9/11 program
Rudy Giuliani is seeking to have his health care covered through the 9/11 program while he recovers from a serious case of pneumonia.A spokesman for the former New York City mayor said he is improving after the illness.The spokesman also said Giuliani suffers from a respiratory condition linked to toxin exposure at ground zero.The request places renewed attention on the long-running health consequences associated with the World Trade Center site.It also raises questions about how his current medical care may be covered.The available information does not say when the request was filed or whether it has been approved.It also does... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 00:31 LONDON
Study says South Bronx pollution worsened after congestion tolls
Researchers at Columbia University say air sensors in the South Bronx detected a 2 percent increase in toxic particles after congestion tolls were introduced in New York City.The finding was reported on 6 May and is based on sensor readings in the area, according to the supplied study summary.The row does not give further detail on the time period measured or the specific pollutants involved.M.T.A. officials disputed the report.No additional official response or enforcement action was included in the supplied material.The result matters because congestion pricing was intended in part to reduce traffic and improve air quality in and around... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 11:32 LONDON
Australian women and children linked to ISIS arrive in Melbourne after Syria departure
A group of Australian women and children linked to Islamic State have travelled from Damascus via Doha to Melbourne, ending years of uncertainty over their future.The group boarded a connecting flight from Doha on Wednesday after arriving from Syria, according to the supplied reporting.They were described as having been in legal and political limbo for more than seven years.The travellers included Kawsar Abbas, her daughters Zeinab Ahmed and Zahra Ahmed, and their children.They were accompanied by their uncle, Melbourne boxing coach Abraham Abbas, who had travelled to Syria to help bring them home.The return is significant because it brings back... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 03:01 LONDON
The Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 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
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 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
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
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
