Four convicted in Miami over plot linked to killing of Haitian President Moïse
Four men have been convicted in Miami federal court over a plot linked to the 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.A jury found Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages guilty on Friday after a nine-week trial.Prosecutors said the men recruited former Colombian soldiers and supplied money, guns, ammunition and tactical vests as part of a conspiracy to kill Moïse.The court also heard that a fifth defendant, Christian Emmanuel Sanon, will be tried later because of health issues.The verdict is a significant step in a case that has drawn attention in Haiti and the United States... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 20:01 LONDON
Four men found guilty in Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassination case
Four men have been found guilty in the case over the assassination of Haiti's former president, Jovenel Moïse, according to the supplied court report.Moïse, who was 53, was gunned down in his bedroom in July 2021.The verdict relates to one of the most closely watched cases in Haiti's recent political history.The killing triggered years of gang violence and instability in Haiti, and the case has remained a major point of public concern.The supplied row does not give details of the charges, the court venue or the sentences.The outcome matters because the assassination of a sitting president helped deepen an already... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
Botswana's former President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
Botswana has announced the death of former president Festus Mogae at the age of 86 and declared three days of national mourning.President Duma Boko said the country was grieving the loss of a "remarkable leader and servant of the people".Mogae led Botswana from 1998 to 2008, serving two five-year terms before handing power to Vice President Ian Khama in a smooth transition.He was the country's third president and had previously served as finance minister and vice president.The government said Mogae was praised for good governance and for his role in the fight against HIV/AIDS.He was also credited with overseeing strong... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 16:00 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
US trade chief says Beijing talks aim for more balanced trade
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said the United States wants stability in its trade relationship with China, as he prepares for a key meeting in Beijing.Greer said the aim is not to change how China governs or manages its economy, but to find ways to optimise trade between the two countries.He said the goal is to achieve more balance economically, and described the talks as focused on practical outcomes such as how much each side ships to the other and what kinds of goods are involved.The comments matter because they set out the US position ahead of a high-level... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 23:30 LONDON
Piracy resurges off Somalia and near Yemen with multiple ship hijackings
Piracy has risen again near Somalia and the Gulf of Aden, with at least three ships hijacked off Somali waters since 20 April and another seized near the Yemeni coast.The reported incidents have raised alarms over key sea routes used by international shipping.A sailor's voice note from one seized vessel has also spread online.The hijackings add to concerns about maritime security in a region already affected by wider instability.The row links the recent attacks to tensions linked to the Iran war, though no direct connection has been confirmed in the supplied material.The Gulf of Aden is one of the world's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
Gulf states push UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz security
Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have urged the United Nations Security Council to act on security in the Strait of Hormuz, backing a draft resolution that would demand Iran halt attacks on ships and allow safe passage through the waterway.The proposal also calls on Iran to disclose the location of mines and stop imposing what the draft describes as illegal tolls.It says freedom of navigation must be restored in line with international law.The three Gulf states, co-drafting the resolution with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United States, said the situation is affecting energy flows and humanitarian access.They want... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:00 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
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
Japan expands defence equipment transfer policy as regional coalitions deepen
Japan has said it will broaden the transfer of defence equipment to selected partners, in a move that reflects growing efforts by US allies in Asia to build closer middle-power coalitions.The policy shift was confirmed by Japan's cabinet chief, Minoru Kihara, who said it was intended to safeguard Japan's security and contribute to peace and stability in the region.Under the new approach, Tokyo will still avoid sending armaments to countries engaged in conflict.The change means as many as 17 major defence partners can now benefit from Japanese military technology.Japan had previously limited exports under its post-war pacifist constitution to non-lethal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 00:02 LONDON
ASEAN summit in the Philippines overshadowed by rising fuel costs
ASEAN leaders have begun meeting in the Philippines, with the summit quickly overshadowed by concerns over soaring fuel prices and living costs.Residents near the venue say the cost of fuel is their main worry, according to the confirmed reporting from the meeting area.The gathering is taking place as the regional bloc faces what officials have described as a "stress test decade".The immediate pressure on the summit is linked to energy dependence across member states and the wider impact of the Iran conflict.Officials say many ASEAN countries rely heavily on energy supplies from the Gulf.That makes the issue relevant beyond the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 18:00 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
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
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
