Aleksandar Vučić resigns as Serbia president ahead of prime minister bid amid protests
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has resigned from office, clearing the way for him to lead the ruling Serbian Progressive Party into an early parliamentary election on 25 October. The move comes as Serbia faces prolonged protests linked to the collapse of a train station canopy in Novi Sad in November 2024, which killed 16 people. Vučić said he was resigning the presidency to pursue the prime ministership, a post that is formally more powerful in Serbia's political system.The resignation was announced on Sunday and follows constitutional limits that prevent Vučić from seeking a third presidential term. His second term would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 20:32 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Deadly violence and regional tensions dominate as floods hit US and Thailand
South Africa was hit by a wave of violence, with police saying at least 27 people were killed in separate mass shootings in Cape Town and Johannesburg, in one of the country’s deadliest recent outbreaks of gun crime. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran is looking to the Caspian Sea as a possible alternative route for oil exports and imports while the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, underlining the pressure on its southern shipping lanes. 🔗 Yemen also saw fresh bloodshed, with an airstrike killing at least seven people and wounding dozens near the Mawiya junction as fighting intensified around... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Sep 2026 18:21 LONDON
Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules as all cantons back the no vote
Swiss voters have decisively rejected a proposal to tighten the country's neutrality rules, with final results showing about 70% voting against the measure. All cantons rejected the motion, confirming the scale of the defeat for supporters of the initiative. The proposal would have written a stricter version of neutrality into the constitution and limited Switzerland's room to cooperate with NATO and impose sanctions on warring states.The final tally was released by the Federal Statistical Office and confirmed the earlier projection that the initiative would fail by a wide margin. The motion had been promoted by the Swiss People's Party, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 16:33 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Middle East tensions ripple through markets and diplomacy as floods and strikes hit several regions
Iran says it will wait for an official US response after President Donald Trump rejected its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commerce, a sign the standoff over regional shipping and security remains unresolved. 🔗 Saudi Arabia warned that escalating threats across the Middle East are affecting international peace, energy security and global stability, underlining how quickly the crisis is spreading beyond the immediate conflict zone. 🔗In Iraq, officials are in direct talks with Washington after four airports suspended flights to and from Iran, deepening a regional aviation dispute triggered by new restrictions. 🔗 In Ireland, a report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Sep 2026 08:37 LONDON
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Trump questions White House access for CNN and MSNBC, signaling tougher media posture
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 26 September 2026 at 11:51 BST: "Why should perpetrators of FAKE NEWS, like CNN and MSDNC, be allowed access to a very sacred place, the White House? Despite my big Election Win, almost 100% of "TRUMP" coverage is negative, and has been for years!Defiant White House slaps down journalists: 'Access is a privilege - not a right': https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/defiant-white-house-slaps-down-journalists-access-privilege-not-right" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 26 September 2026 at 11:51 BST: He accused CNN and MSDNC of "FAKE NEWS, " questioned why they should be allowed access to the White... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 12:00 LONDON
India election commission legitimacy under scrutiny amid internal divisions
India's election commission is facing fresh scrutiny after reporting said internal disagreements emerged over changes to the voter database. The allegations have intensified a wider political dispute over whether the country's electoral system remains impartial and credible. The issue is now being discussed not only as an administrative matter, but as a test of confidence in one of India's most important democratic institutions.According to the reporting, the chief election commissioner repeatedly overruled concerns raised by the two other commissioners about the integrity of ongoing voter-roll changes. The claims were published after an investigation based on internal documents and interviews, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Sep 2026 06:29 LONDON
Spain's King and Queen to make state visit to Finland on 6, 7 October 2026
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain will pay a state visit to Finland on 6, 7 October 2026 at the invitation of President Alexander Stubb. The Office of the President of the Republic of Finland said the visit will focus on deepening bilateral relations between Finland and Spain, which are fellow members of the European Union and NATO. The programme is set to cover cooperation in politics, trade and the economy, defence, culture and science. It will also emphasize Europe's comprehensive security and defence, Arctic and polar issues, Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine, and multilateral cooperation.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 10:01 LONDON
Italy bans burqas in schools and sets 30% cap on non-Italian speakers
Italy's cabinet has adopted a decree-law that bans burqas and niqabs in schools and introduces a 30% cap on non-Italian speakers in classrooms from next year. The measure takes immediate effect under Italy's decree-law system, but it still needs parliamentary ratification within 60 days. It comes as migration and integration remain central political issues ahead of the 2027 general election.Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the move after outlining the proposed changes at a gathering of the youth wing of her nationalist conservative Brothers of Italy party. Under the new rules, breaches can be fined up to 1,000 euros. President Sergio... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Sep 2026 04:03 LONDON
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Ethiopia conflict escalates as Tigrayan forces say they are in full-blown war
Tigrayan forces say they are in a "full-blown war" with Ethiopia's army as fighting spreads across three regions in the north of the country. The latest clashes involve Tigray, Amhara and Afar, according to the supplied material, marking the most serious escalation since the 2022 peace deal. The Tigray People's Liberation Front has also joined with former rivals to form a new opposition alliance, raising the stakes of the confrontation.The fighters say their aim is to overthrow the government in Addis Ababa, while both the federal authorities and the TPLF accuse each other of breaching the terms of the 2022... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 20:59 LONDON
Pakistan blocks roads and deploys barriers ahead of PTI march for Imran Khan
Pakistan has closed major highways into Islamabad and erected container barriers ahead of a planned protest by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party demanding the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. The measures were in place on Thursday as authorities prepared for a march scheduled for Sunday, September 27. Police and local reports said the operation was aimed at limiting access to the capital before the demonstration.According to a police notification, the motorway linking Islamabad with Peshawar was closed to all traffic until further notice. Other routes shut included the highway toward Dera Ismail Khan, the Hazara motorway and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 11:11 LONDON
Netanyahu takes UN stage with Israel's election politics in focus
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York later on Thursday, in a speech that is being watched closely both abroad and at home. The appearance comes as criticism of Israel at the UN intensifies and as Netanyahu seeks to present himself as the country's main voice on the international stage. It is his 15th address to the assembly, underscoring how often he has used the forum as a political platform.The speech is taking place at a sensitive moment in Israeli politics, with polls showing declining support for Netanyahu and his... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 11:08 LONDON
Die Linke's Elif Eralp on verge of becoming Berlin mayor after city-state election win
Die Linke candidate Elif Eralp is on the verge of becoming Berlin's next mayor after her party came first in the city-state election last weekend. The result puts the far-left party in position to lead coalition talks in the German capital for the first time, marking a potential shift in the city's political balance. If confirmed, Eralp would become Berlin's first leader of Turkish origin.According to the supplied report, Die Linke won more than a quarter of the vote, with about 26% in the election. That put it ahead of the Social Democrats, the Greens and the Christian Democratic Union,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 05:32 LONDON
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Israel moves to bar main Arab lists from October election
Israel's Central Elections Committee has voted to bar the country's two main Arab electoral lists from next month's election, in a move that could leave Palestinian citizens of Israel without major Knesset representation options if upheld. The decision affects the United Arab List, known as Ra'am, and the Joint List, an alliance of Arab-led parties. The committee also voted separately to disqualify Hadash lawmaker Ofer Cassif and Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh.The election is scheduled for October 27, and the bans are not yet final. Decisions against individual candidates require approval from the Supreme Court, while the lists themselves can... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Sep 2026 03:32 LONDON
UN General Assembly in New York faces fresh pressure as leaders clash over Gaza, Ukraine and Iran
World leaders gathering in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly are using the platform to press some of the most divisive conflicts in global politics. The latest speeches and analysis describe an institution under strain, with questions growing over funding, relevance and the ability of the Security Council to act. The debate is being shaped by wars in Gaza and Ukraine, tensions involving Iran, and wider concerns that major powers are increasingly acting outside the UN framework.One of the clearest examples came from Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who addressed the assembly for the fifth time since Russia's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 21:29 LONDON
UK military has been jamming foreign satellites to defend itself, BBC told
The British military has been jamming or blocking satellites from other countries in order to defend itself from hostile threats, according to information provided to the BBC. The activity is understood to have been carried out by the RAF using a ground-based system for the past year. A defence source said the system had already been used to deter adversaries.The system is believed to be capable of preventing a hostile nation's satellites from tracking the movement of the UK's nuclear-armed submarines or other sensitive military operations, including those involving special forces. The disclosure comes as the UK unveils a new... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 18:35 LONDON
Syria's al-Sharaa warns Israeli attacks endanger post-war recovery amid UN speech
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to warn that Israeli military activity is undermining Syria's fragile post-war recovery. He called for Israel to withdraw from internationally recognised Syrian territory and said the occupied Golan Heights would remain Syrian territory. The remarks came as Damascus seeks to present itself as moving from conflict toward reconstruction.Al-Sharaa said there had been 500 air strikes, more than 1,200 incursions and 300 detentions in Syria by Israel, and accused it of trying to impose a fait accompli. He said the attacks were damaging peace and security and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 18:32 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
Fiji review proposes scrapping coup immunity, including for current prime minister
Fiji's Constitution Review Commission has tabled a report in parliament recommending sweeping changes to the country's supreme law. The proposals would remove immunity protections for people involved in past military coups and restore a bicameral legislature. The report was presented at a special sitting in Suva on Tuesday, with lawmakers given a USB stick containing the more than 200-page document.The review says immunity described as "absolute and irrevocable" should be reversed for those involved in the coups of 1987, 2000 and 2006. That would include current Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who was behind the 1987 coups. The commission also recommends... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Sep 2026 04:59 LONDON
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
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
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Putin's party wins record supermajority in Russia's parliamentary vote
President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party has won a record supermajority in Russia's parliamentary election, according to near-complete official results released after three days of voting. The result gives the ruling party a strengthened grip on the State Duma and comes as the war with Ukraine continues to shape Russian politics. The vote was the first parliamentary election since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the first to include residents of four Ukrainian regions annexed by Moscow later that year.Official figures showed United Russia with more than 58% of the vote, putting it on course to secure more than three... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 22:00 LONDON
Russia's United Russia wins record Duma supermajority as Kyiv drone strike hits Moscow
Russia's ruling United Russia party has secured a record supermajority in the State Duma, according to preliminary results from the country's tightly controlled parliamentary vote. Central Election Commission chief Ella Pamfilova said the party won 355 of the 450 seats, surpassing its previous high of 343 seats in 2016. The result gives the Kremlin-backed party more than the 301 seats needed to change the constitution.The three-day election excluded parties critical of the Kremlin or the war in Ukraine, and voting also took place in occupied parts of Ukraine, including Crimea and the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. Pamfilova said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 20:30 LONDON
Moroccan parties intensify campaigning ahead of September 23 parliamentary vote
Political parties across Morocco are stepping up campaigning ahead of the September 23 legislative election, which will determine the country's next government. Campaign activity has moved into markets, neighbourhoods and party headquarters, with teams using loudspeakers, music, leaflets and online outreach to reach voters. The contest comes as parties try to persuade a large electorate in the final stretch before polling day.Twenty-seven political parties are competing for 395 seats in the House of Representatives. The election is taking place against a backdrop of rising living costs, pressure on public services and high youth unemployment. Official figures cited in the reporting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 14:33 LONDON
Merz meets CDU leaders in Berlin after fresh election defeats deepen pressure
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held an early meeting in Berlin with senior Christian Democratic Union leaders on Monday as he tried to steady his party after a series of damaging state-election defeats. The talks came after the CDU suffered losses in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, adding to pressure on Merz's leadership and the standing of his coalition government. The results have intensified debate inside the party over strategy, direction and how to respond to the rise of rivals on both the far right and the left.The most severe setback came in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where the CDU was ousted from the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 14:02 LONDON
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Russia election results show United Russia set to keep control amid wartime pressure
Preliminary results from Russia's parliamentary election suggest that United Russia, the party backed by President Vladimir Putin, will keep its grip on the State Duma. The outcome was described as unsurprising by a BBC Russia editor following the vote from Moscow. The election took place as Russia continued its war against Ukraine and faced economic hardship at home.The supplied report says the anti-war Yabloko party was removed from the ballot before polling day, although some of its candidates remained in a number of constituencies. That left the ruling party facing a field with limited opposition, reinforcing expectations that it would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 12:05 LONDON
Russia's United Russia wins record Duma majority in first parliamentary vote since Ukraine war began
Russia's ruling United Russia party has won a record 355 seats in the State Duma, according to preliminary results released after the country's three-day parliamentary election. The result gives President Vladimir Putin's party a supermajority in the 450-seat lower house of parliament. It is the first national parliamentary vote held since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Ella Pamfilova, who heads the election commission, announced the preliminary tally on Monday after almost all votes had been counted. The election took place over three days, and parties critical of Putin did not take part. The result surpasses the previous record set in 2016 and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 11:00 LONDON
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form alliance against government as tensions rise
The announcement of a new anti-government alliance by seven Ethiopian rebel groups has added to concerns about widening instability across several regions of the country. The coalition, called the Alliance for Survival, brings together armed groups active in Amhara, Oromia, Tigray and three other regions. It says its aim is to remove the government in Addis Ababa.The groups accuse Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's administration of presiding over war, genocide, mass destruction and poverty. They say Ethiopia is at risk of disintegration, and their statement presents the alliance as a response to what they describe as worsening national conditions. The coalition... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Sep 2026 10:01 LONDON
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 LONDON
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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
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
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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
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
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
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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
