Trump-Xi summit expected to focus on Iran war, trade, AI and Taiwan
A planned summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping is expected to put the war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan on the agenda.Expectations for the meeting are described as modest.The supplied reporting does not give a date, venue or further details on the format of the talks.It also does not say whether any agreements are expected.The meeting matters because it brings together the leaders of the United States and China at a time when several major disputes overlap.Those include economic tensions, technology competition and long-running questions over Taiwan.The reference to the war in Iran suggests the talks may... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 05:31 LONDON
Two men charged over west Dublin organised crime network 'Ghost'
Two men have appeared in court in Dublin charged with drugs, money laundering and organised crime offences linked to a west Dublin criminal group.Paul Kelly, 55, of Cloverhill Drive in Ballyfermot, and 64-year-old Noel Smith of Summit Lodge, Kilanerin, Gorey, Co Wexford, were arrested at their homes last night and each face eight offences.The charges include facilitating the activities of a criminal gang, possession of cocaine, possession of the drug with intent to supply, and laundering €22,220 between August and September 2024.Both men made no reply when charged at Clondalkin Garda Station.The Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 10:00 LONDON
Asean steps up push for South China Sea code of conduct
Southeast Asian leaders have stepped up their push for a South China Sea code of conduct at the close of the 48th Asean summit in Cebu.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr said the code is key to unlocking deeper China-Asean economic cooperation, and that no such initiatives can be institutionalised until it is finalised.He told a press conference on Friday that the task is complicated because Asean member states have different approaches to Beijing.He said those differences would need to be incorporated into a single document.The remarks matter because the code of conduct has been presented as a prerequisite for broader... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 08:32 LONDON
ASEAN agrees to renewed engagement with Myanmar
ASEAN foreign ministers have agreed to resume engagement with Myanmar, with a virtual meeting with the country's foreign minister expected in the near future.The move marks a fresh diplomatic opening after Myanmar was largely sidelined from top-level ASEAN meetings following the 2021 military coup.Kao Kim Hourn said Myanmar had indicated it wanted to normalise ties with the 11-member bloc.He said neighbouring states still wanted to see progress on de-escalation, dialogue and access for aid before ties could move further.He said the ministers had agreed on the virtual meeting during the ASEAN summit in the Philippines on Thursday.He also said discussion... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 04:00 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
Starmer to host Downing Street summit on antisemitism
Sir Keir Starmer is due to host senior business, culture and policing figures at Downing Street on Tuesday as the government steps up efforts to tackle antisemitism across society.The summit is being presented as part of a "whole of society" approach, with ministers and sector leaders asked to consider how antisemitism appears in their areas and what more can be done to address it.The home secretary, communities secretary, health secretary, education secretary and culture secretary are each expected to chair meetings with leaders from their sectors.Representatives from business, civil society, health, culture, higher education and policing are also due to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
European leaders gather in Armenia for unprecedented summits
European leaders are gathering in Armenia for two unprecedented summits that underline the country's shifting diplomatic position.More than 30 European leaders and Canada's prime minister are due in Yerevan for a European Political Community summit, followed by the first ever bilateral EU-Armenia summit on Tuesday.The meetings are taking place in the Armenian capital, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa expected to attend the EU-Armenia session.Armenia is also a member of Russia's Eurasian Economic Union and hosts a Russian military base.The summits come as Armenia remains heavily dependent on Russia for energy and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
UK to begin talks to join EU loan scheme for Ukraine
The UK is set to begin negotiations to join a €90bn European Union loan scheme for Ukraine, with the plan due to be raised by Sir Keir Starmer at a summit in Armenia.Downing Street said further sanctions on Russian companies are also expected this week.The talks are intended to strengthen Ukraine's defences and, according to the prime minister, could also help UK firms access future contracts.Starmer met Volodymyr Zelensky in Yerevan on Sunday ahead of the European Political Community summit.The summit has brought together 48 heads of state and government, and Starmer said the UK was ready to work with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
