Latvian prime minister resigns after coalition row over stray drones
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned after a political crisis triggered by Russian-bound Ukrainian drones straying into Latvian airspace.The fallout has brought down her governing coalition months before a planned general election in October.The incident began on 7 May, when three drones entered Latvian airspace.One crashed on the ground, another struck an empty oil product storage facility near the town of Rezekne, and the third flew in and out of Latvian airspace.Silina had already fired Defence Minister Andris Spruds last week after two drones crashed in eastern Latvia, criticising his response and appointing a replacement.In protest, Spruds's Progressives party... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 12:31 LONDON
Israel coalition moves to dissolve parliament and trigger early election
Israel's governing coalition has submitted a motion to dissolve parliament, opening the way for early elections.The move was made on Wednesday and is expected to pass.The bill was signed by leaders of the six parliamentary groups in the coalition.If approved, elections could be held as soon as late August rather than on the scheduled October 27 date.The development gives Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition control over the electoral timetable.It also creates the prospect of a national vote several months earlier than planned.The timing matters because it shifts attention from the regular parliamentary calendar to an accelerated campaign period.That can affect... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
EU approves EUR 15 million aid package for Bosnia and Herzegovina armed forces
The Council of the EU has adopted a third bilateral assistance measure under the European Peace Facility in support of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The package is valued at EUR 15 million and is aimed at strengthening the country's military and defence capabilities. According to the Council, the decision builds on support already provided under the 2021 and 2022 bilateral support package. The new measure is intended to improve the interoperability and operational readiness of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The assistance is also described as increasing the force's potential to contribute to EU Common... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 21:00 LONDON
Vanuatu cabinet approves revised Nakamal Agreement with Australia
Vanuatu's cabinet has approved a revised version of the Nakamal Agreement with Australia, moving the strategic pact closer to final ratification after months of negotiations.The updated agreement was signed off by the Council of Ministers on Thursday, according to people familiar with the talks.It now needs final approval from the Australian government before it can be signed.The pact is expected to see Canberra invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Vanuatu and strengthen Australia's role as the country's main security partner.The revised text is understood not to include the same limits on Chinese involvement that had been part of earlier... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
Germany cuts tax revenue outlook after Iran war energy shock
Germany has sharply lowered its expected tax revenues for the next five years after its finance minister blamed the war in Iran for a global energy shock.Lars Klingbeil said officials had cut the projected tax take for 2026 to 2030 by around €70bn, saying the downgrade showed how much the conflict was harming the German economy.The announcement comes as Germany's coalition government is already struggling to revive growth after years of stagnation, with high energy costs and weak export demand weighing on activity.It also adds to tensions between Berlin and Washington.Chancellor Friedrich Merz has recently clashed with Donald Trump over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:02 LONDON
Ivory Coast dissolves electoral commission amid opposition criticism
Ivory Coast's government has dissolved the Independent Electoral Commission after sustained criticism from opposition parties over its independence.A new election-management system is planned, but officials have not yet named a replacement.Communications Minister Amadou Coulibaly said the Council of Ministers took the decision after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday.He said the move was intended to address reservations about the body and to create greater trust in the organisation of future elections.Coulibaly said he could not yet say what the new mechanism would be, adding that it would be discussed and put in place at government level.The commission's dissolution comes as the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 14:31 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
