Iran says it has responded to latest US peace proposal as talks continue through Pakistani mediator
Iran says it has responded to a new US proposal aimed at ending the war, with exchanges continuing through a Pakistani mediator. The development comes as Washington and Tehran continue a negotiation process that has so far produced only one round of talks and has taken place under a fragile ceasefire in force since 8 April. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the concerns of the Iranian side had been conveyed to the American side, but he did not give details of the reply.Baqaei said the discussions were still under way through the Pakistani mediator, indicating that the two sides... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
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US-Iran truce under strain as talks stall and attacks continue
Washington and Tehran are exchanging proposals in an effort to end the conflict that broke out on 28 February, but the diplomatic track remains stalled. The two sides have held only one round of talks so far, and the fragile ceasefire in place since 8 April is under renewed pressure. The latest strain follows a likely-Iranian attack near a power plant in the United Arab Emirates, according to the supplied material.The confirmed details point to a continuing cycle of proposals and counter-proposals rather than a breakthrough. The material says Iran has responded to a new US proposal, while talks are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 11:59 LONDON
Russian drone and missile barrage wounds civilians across eight regions of Ukraine
Russia launched a large nighttime drone and missile attack on Ukraine, with local authorities reporting injuries in eight regions of the country. The city of Dnipro bore the brunt of the barrage, which also affected other areas across central Ukraine. The latest strike wave came overnight and was described as one of the broader attacks in the current air campaign.Officials said more than two dozen civilians were wounded, including three children. The report says more than 500 drones were launched in the attack, alongside missiles, although it does not give a full interception tally. The timing and scale point to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 11:59 LONDON
Syria Sees New Economic Opportunities as Middle East War Disrupts Strait Route
The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria because of its geography, according to the supplied report. The development is linked to efforts to find ways around a blocked strait, which has shifted attention toward alternative routes and transit points. The report does not give further operational detail, but it identifies Syria as a beneficiary of the disruption.The only confirmed fact in the supplied material is that the war has altered trade and transport calculations in the region. It says the search for alternatives to the blocked strait has led to Syria, suggesting the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 11:32 LONDON
Russia governor pushes reactionary social agenda in Vologda region
A regional governor in Russia is seeking to turn Vologda into a test case for a more conservative social agenda aligned with Kremlin ideals. The move has drawn attention because it combines local policy changes with a broader political message about the direction of governance in the region. The available material describes the effort as a deliberate attempt to reshape the region into a laboratory for reactionary ideas.The confirmed details are limited, but the governor is described as a firebrand who has already shut liquor stores and banned abortion. Those measures are presented as part of a wider campaign rather... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
Oil Prices Climb as Iran War Raises Inflation Fears Ahead of G7 Talks
Stocks and bonds wavered on Monday after President Donald Trump issued a new warning to Iran, adding to market concern over the wider economic effects of the war. The immediate reaction was a rise in oil prices and weakness in bond markets, reflecting investor fears that the conflict could push inflation higher. The move came as finance ministers from the Group of Seven prepared to discuss energy prices and sanctions policy in Paris.The confirmed market response was broad but limited in detail in the supplied material. Oil prices climbed, while bonds faltered, after the warning to Iran was made public.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
Drone strike triggers fire near UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant
A drone strike triggered a fire near the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, according to officials in Abu Dhabi. The incident was reported on 18 May and has raised concern because it involved a nuclear facility, even though no casualties or radiological release were reported. The origin of the strike has not been confirmed.Officials said the fire followed a drone attack near the plant in Abu Dhabi, but gave no immediate indication of who was responsible. The available material says the source of the drone is still unknown, while attention has focused on Iran in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 11:29 LONDON
G7 finance ministers meet in Paris as global economic headwinds intensify
Finance ministers and central bankers from the world's leading economies are meeting in Paris as concerns grow over the impact of the US war on Iran on the global financial system. The gathering comes at a time when markets are already under pressure from inflation linked to the conflict and a sharp sell-off in bond markets. The meeting is taking place in the French capital, with policymakers facing a wider set of economic disruptions.The confirmed details indicate that the talks bring together finance ministers and central bankers from the G7, the group of major advanced economies. The row does not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
Israeli forces board Gaza aid flotilla vessel in eastern Mediterranean
Organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla say Israeli forces have boarded one of their vessels in the eastern Mediterranean and that contact has been lost with another ship. The convoy was heading towards Gaza on a renewed attempt to deliver aid by sea. The incident comes after Israeli military vessels moved to intercept the flotilla fleet as it sailed from southern Turkey.According to the organisers, the flotilla had set out for a third time on Thursday from southern Turkey. They said the mission was a "legal, non-violent humanitarian mission" and called on international governments to intervene. Israel's foreign ministry said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 10:00 LONDON
Kim orders North Korea military to strengthen frontline defences against South Korea
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the country's military to strengthen frontline units and turn the border with South Korea into what state media described as an "impregnable fortress." The instruction was given at a meeting on Sunday and reported on Monday, with a released photograph showing Kim presiding over commanding officers in full dress uniform. The remarks point to a further hardening of Pyongyang's posture toward Seoul at a time of already strained relations. According to the report, Kim told military officials that a "great change" would be made in efforts to deter war.He also urged commanders... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 09:30 LONDON
Anglo American sells central Queensland coal mines to Dhilmar in deal worth up to $5.43bn
Anglo American says it has sold its five steelmaking coal mines in central Queensland to UK miner Dhilmar Ltd for up to $5.43bn. The transaction covers interests in Moranbah North and Grosvenor mines, as well as Capcoal, Roper Creek, Dawson South and Theodore South joint ventures. It also includes the town of Middlemount, where the company provides housing and community facilities.The company said the sale is subject to conditions including competition and regulatory approvals. Anglo American chief executive Duncan Wanblad said Dhilmar had experience operating major mining assets, including steelmaking coal operations in South East Asia and Canada. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 08:30 LONDON
European markets open lower as oil and gas jump, metals and crypto slide, and FX tilts toward a stronger dollar
Executive summary: European equities opened under pressure, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower in early trade. The move comes alongside a sharp rise in Brent crude and natural gas, a firmer USD/JPY, and broad weakness in precious metals and Ether. The pattern points to a risk-off tone, with energy inflation fears and a stronger dollar weighing on rate-sensitive and cyclical assets. [Continue Reading]
Ryanair says fuel-shortage risk is receding as suppliers adapt to Strait of Hormuz closure
Ryanair says the risk of jet-fuel shortages is receding as suppliers adapt to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, easing one of the main concerns hanging over the airline's summer outlook. The comments came as Europe's largest airline by passenger numbers reported annual results and warned that consumer anxiety linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran could still weigh on fares. The company said pricing for the July-to-September period is now trending broadly flat, rather than rising as it had previously expected.Chief financial officer Neil Sorahan said the airline is increasingly confident there will be no disruption to jet-fuel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Lower as Yields, Oil and FX Pressure Risk Assets
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific equities finished broadly lower in Tokyo trade, with the Nikkei 225, Hang Seng, Kospi and ASX 200 all under pressure as higher oil, a firmer dollar and rising bond-yield concerns weighed on sentiment. Gold, silver and platinum also fell sharply, while natural gas and WTI crude moved higher. The move points to a market still sensitive to inflation, rates and currency swings, with Japan’s weaker yen adding another layer of complexity. [Continue Reading]
Oil prices edge higher after Trump warning to Iran raises cease-fire doubts
Oil prices moved higher after President Donald Trump issued a new warning to Iran, adding to uncertainty around a cease-fire described as tenuous. The move came as markets reacted to the possibility that the truce in the war could prove fragile. The development has immediate significance for energy traders because tensions involving Iran can quickly affect expectations for supply and risk.The only confirmed detail in the supplied material is that prices rose after the warning, with the warning itself directed at Iran. The cease-fire is described as tenuous, but no further terms of the truce are provided in the source... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 06:59 LONDON
Taiwan president says island will not give up sovereignty after Trump-Xi summit
Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te has said the island will not provoke conflict and will not give up its sovereignty after a high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in which Taiwan was discussed. Lai made the remarks in a Facebook post, his first direct response to the meeting, after Chinese state media said Xi had told Trump that Taiwan was the most important issue in bilateral ties. The comments add a fresh layer of tension to an already sensitive issue in US-China relations.According to the reporting, Xi warned that mishandling the Taiwan question could lead to conflict. Trump later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 04:59 LONDON
Starmer returns to Westminster amid Labour leadership challenge and Brexit row
Keir Starmer is returning to Westminster as a leadership challenge inside Labour gathers pace and a dispute over Brexit and the EU begins to shape the contest. The row has drawn in senior figures including Wes Streeting, Andy Burnham and Lisa Nandy, with the argument now spilling into a bye-election campaign. The immediate focus is on how the party positions itself on Europe, and whether that becomes a defining issue in any future leadership battle.Streeting, who resigned as health secretary last week, said he would stand in any Labour leadership contest and signalled support for Britain returning to the EU.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 03:00 LONDON
Four crew stable after US Navy jets collide during Idaho air show
Four crew members are in stable condition after two US Navy fighter jets collided mid-air during an air show in Idaho. The aircraft were performing an aerial demonstration when the incident happened on Sunday at the Gunfighter Skies air show. All four aircrew safely ejected before the jets crashed.Officials said the aircraft involved were EA-18G jets. The collision took place during the second and final day of the event, which had been scheduled as a planned public display. The available information confirms that the crew members were able to escape the aircraft and were later reported to be stable.The incident... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
NextEra Energy in talks to acquire Dominion in major utility deal
NextEra Energy is said to be in talks to acquire Dominion in a deal that would combine two major US utilities and create a larger power company. The reported transaction involves utilities based in Florida and Virginia. It comes at a time when electricity demand is rising sharply, particularly from the rapid growth of artificial intelligence data centres.The only confirmed detail so far is that the companies are in acquisition discussions, rather than having announced a signed agreement. The report does not give a valuation, a timetable or any terms of the potential deal. It also does not say whether... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 01:31 LONDON
Taiwan presses for U.S. support as arms deal talks loom
Taiwan is pressing its case for continued U.S. security support after President Donald Trump suggested that weapons sales to the island could be part of wider negotiations with China. Officials in Taipei responded by stressing Taiwan's strategic importance and the need for sustained backing from Washington. The latest comments have renewed attention on the island's defence relationship with the United States and the possibility of an arms deal being folded into broader diplomacy with Beijing.The immediate trigger was Trump's hint that weapons sales to Taiwan could figure in talks with China. According to the supplied report, Taiwanese officials then emphasised... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 01:30 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Lower as Yen Strength, Metals Slide and Risk Sentiment Softens Across Asia-Pacific
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened under pressure, with the Nikkei 225 down -2.1% and the Kospi off -4.2% as a stronger yen and weaker metals complex weighed on sentiment. Gold, silver, platinum and palladium all fell sharply, while natural gas rose +6.2%. The USD/JPY moved higher to 158.846, adding another layer of currency stress for exporters and regional risk assets. [Continue Reading]
Iran sees surge in political executions after war-related crackdown
Iran has carried out a sharp rise in executions of people accused of political and security-related offences since the start of the war, according to figures cited by the UN and Amnesty International. The latest case highlighted is that of Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, who was put to death earlier this month after being held on death row in western Iran. A voice note attributed to him, obtained by the Kurdistan Human Rights Network, said he had been tortured into making false confessions and insisted the charges against him were untrue.Abdollahzadeh was arrested in 2022 during the nationwide protests that followed the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
Ireland's President Catherine Connolly begins three-day official visit to Britain
Ireland's President Catherine Connolly is beginning a three-day official visit to Britain later today, with meetings planned in London and Leeds and an expected audience with King Charles at Buckingham Palace. The trip is her first to Britain since taking office last November and her second overseas visit overall. It begins in London at the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith, where she is due to meet local community groups and speak about links between the two countries and the contribution of the diaspora.The visit is also expected to include a reception at the Irish embassy in London, where Connolly and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 00:30 LONDON
Australia's ASX set to open lower as Wall Street falls and oil rises
Australian shares are set to start the week lower, with futures pointing to a 0.4% fall in the ASX 200 on Monday. The weaker opening comes after sharp declines on Wall Street in the previous session, when both major US indexes fell from record highs. The Australian dollar is also down, adding to the cautious tone in early trading.The move in futures was reported ahead of the local market open on 18 May, with the ASX 200 described as having had a difficult May so far. The index is said to be virtually flat for the year to date, down... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 22:29 LONDON
UAE investigates drone strike near Barakah nuclear power plant
The United Arab Emirates is investigating a drone strike that hit a generator near the Barakah nuclear power plant west of Abu Dhabi. Officials said the incident involved three drones entering from the western border direction on Sunday, with two intercepted and a third striking near the site. The strike caused a fire, but authorities said there were no injuries and no effect on radiological safety.The defence ministry said it was working to determine the source of the attack. It said the drones were dealt with "successfully" and that the third drone hit a generator outside the inner perimeter of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 22:29 LONDON
Three killed in strike on aid kitchen in Gaza
A strike in Gaza has killed three Palestinians after a kitchen serving displaced people was hit, according to the supplied report. The kitchen was providing meals to people displaced by the conflict. Others were injured in the attack, though no further details were given.The incident was reported on 17 May 2026. The account says Israel bombed the kitchen, but it does not provide an independent confirmation of the strike details beyond the supplied row. The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza said at least 871 people have been killed since the so-called ceasefire began last October.The reported deaths add to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
NATO special forces exercise in Europe takes place amid reduced US support for allies
NATO's biggest special forces exercise in Europe is under way, taking place at a time when the United States is reducing support for allies. The drill is being held in Europe, but the supplied material does not specify the exact host country or location. It is described as the alliance's largest exercise of its kind on the continent.The only confirmed timing is that the exercise was taking place on 17 May 2026. The available row links the event directly to a wider shift in US support for allies, but it does not give further operational details about the scale, participating... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
WHO declares Ebola outbreak emergency in DR Congo and Uganda
The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The WHO said the designation was based on rising cases, cross-border spread and significant uncertainties about the scale of the epidemic. The source identifies the outbreak as ongoing and affecting both the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The declaration elevates the incident to the WHO's highest international alert level for a public health emergency. No casualty figures, outbreak start date, or additional operational measures are provided in the source text. The source... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 18:33 LONDON
Trump signals return from China, offers help at Rededicate 250 event
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 17 May 2026 at 13:30 BST: "I HOPE EVERYBODY AT REDEDICATE 250 IS HAVING A GOOD TIME. IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO TO HELP, JUST HAVE OUR BEAUTIFUL, BOTH INSIDE AND OUT, RACHAEL C.D., GIVE ME A CALL. President DJT" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 17 May 2026 at 13:30 BST: I HOPE EVERYBODY AT REDEDICATE 250 IS HAVING A GOOD TIME. IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO TO HELP, JUST HAVE OUR BEAUTIFUL, BOTH INSIDE AND OUT, RACHAEL C.D., GIVE ME A CALL. The... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
Ukraine drone strike on Russia kills at least four, including three near Moscow
One of Ukraine's largest drone strikes on Russia has killed at least four people, local authorities said on Sunday. Three of the dead were reported near Moscow, while a fourth person was killed elsewhere in the attack. The strike also sent debris onto Russia's largest airport, though officials said there was no damage.Local authorities said 12 other people were wounded in the attack. The report said the strikes took place on Sunday and reached the Moscow area, underlining the scale of the drone operation. No further details were given in the supplied material about the exact locations of the other... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
WHO declares Ebola outbreak emergency in DR Congo and Uganda
The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, and the DRC is reported to be the most severely affected country. Health officials are also warning that countries sharing land borders with the DRC face a high risk of further spread.The declaration was made on 17 May, according to the supplied material, after the WHO said the event did not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency. The outbreak is described as extraordinary because there... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 15:29 LONDON
Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon despite ceasefire extension
Israeli air strikes have hit southern Lebanon, causing destruction and casualties, despite a ceasefire extension agreed only a day earlier. The latest strikes were reported across the south of the country, adding to tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. The incident comes as efforts to stabilise the frontier remain fragile and the ceasefire appears to have been tested almost immediately.The strikes were reported on 17 May, within a day of the two countries agreeing to extend the ceasefire for another 45 days. The new attacks were described as a fresh wave of air strikes, but no further official detail was provided... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
President Trump signals a harder geopolitical stance in Truth Social post
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "I HOPE EVERYBODY AT REDEDICATE 250 IS HAVING A GOOD TIME. IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO TO HELP, JUST HAVE OUR BEAUTIFUL, BOTH INSIDE AND OUT, RACHAEL C. I'M BACK FROM CHINA!!!" - "Bad Congressman Tom Massie voted against Tax Cuts, the Border Wall, our Military and Law Enforcement. Actually, he voted against almost everything that is good. The Worst Republican Congressman in History. Kentucky, vote the bum out on Tuesday. We can't live with this troublemaker for another two years. - "Tom Massie... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 13:00 LONDON
Four killed in Russia as Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow in over a year
Ukraine has launched what is being described as the largest drone attack on Moscow in more than a year, with Russian authorities reporting four deaths. The incident was reported on 17 May 2026 and is centred on the Russian capital. It marks a fresh escalation in the conflict between the two countries, with the immediate impact felt inside Russia.The supporting material says the attack was directed at Moscow and that four people were killed in Russia. It does not provide further detail on the number of drones involved, the exact locations hit, or whether the deaths were in the capital... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
Secret Israeli outposts in Iraqi desert reported by regional officials
Regional officials say Israel spent more than a year preparing a covert site in Iraq for operations against Iran. Iraqi officials later confirmed the existence of a second base, according to the same account. The reported outposts were kept secret for months in the Iraqi desert, but the supplied material does not give their exact locations or operational status.The only confirmed details in the supplied rows are that the preparation period lasted over a year and that the existence of a second base was later acknowledged by Iraqi officials. The report does not say when the sites became active, how... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 11:02 LONDON
Iranian attacks disrupt Qatar's gas exports and economic plans
Iranian attacks have disrupted Qatar's vital gas exports, according to the supplied material, and are also stalling the country's planned shift towards tourism and business-led growth. The incident is described as part of a wider war involving Iran, with immediate effects centred on Qatar's economy. The available information says the impact is severe enough to be described as paralyzing a key export sector.The confirmed detail in the source material is limited but clear: Qatar's gas exports are being affected, and the country's future growth strategy is under pressure. The report links the disruption to Iranian attacks and says the damage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 11:01 LONDON
Trump says joint US-Nigeria operation killed senior Islamic State leader in Nigeria
President Donald Trump said a joint operation by U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a top leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria. The claim points to a counterterrorism action involving both countries, but no further operational details were provided in the supplied material. The incident was reported on 17 May 2026 and is centred on Nigeria.According to the confirmed row, the target was described as a senior Islamic State leader, though the person was not named. Trump was the only attributed official voice in the material, and no statement from Nigerian authorities was included. The source did not give... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
Russia reports three killed in large Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region
Russia says a large Ukrainian drone attack overnight killed three people in the Moscow region and injured 12 in the capital, in one of the biggest such barrages reported since the start of the war. Russian officials said drones were intercepted across multiple regions, with the Moscow area among the worst affected. The attack also led to damage at a city oil refinery and reports of drone wreckage at Sheremetyevo Airport.Regional governor Andrei Vorobiev said air defences had been repelling a large-scale UAV attack on the capital region since around 03:00 local time. He said a woman was killed in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 09:30 LONDON
Hobart Derwent Barracks site slated for up to 1,000 homes
Tasmanian and federal governments have announced early planning for a housing development of up to 1,000 homes at the Derwent Barracks site in Dowsing Point, in Hobart's north. The 31-hectare waterfront site is set to be sold as part of a national defence estate divestment, with the proposal described as a joint co-investment involving federal, state and local government. The plan would replace the barracks with a mixed housing precinct rather than a single-tenure development.According to the announcement, the site could accommodate a mix of social, affordable and private housing. The early concept also includes family homes, townhouses and medium-density... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 08:30 LONDON
Labor claims victory in Queensland's Stafford by-election
Queensland Labor has claimed victory in the Stafford by-election in Brisbane's northern suburbs, with candidate Luke Richmond on track to become the seat's next state member. The Liberal National Party conceded it had fallen short after counting ended on Saturday night. The result follows a four-week campaign in the state electorate, which was triggered by the death of former MP Jimmy Sullivan last month.Richmond, described as Labor's former state assistant secretary, defeated the LNP's Fiona Hammond. In a statement overnight, Opposition Leader Steven Miles said the people of Stafford had sent the LNP a message and said Labor momentum was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
GPS jamming reported amid Iran war
Reports from the Iran war say GPS jamming is being used as part of the conflict, with the interference described as affecting navigation and signals. The report frames the practice as a form of electronic warfare that is now part of the operational environment. It says the disruption is being seen in the context of an active and wider conflict, rather than as an isolated technical problem.The report was published on 17 May 2026 and describes GPS jamming as a current feature of the war. It characterises the interference as widespread and operationally significant, although no specific locations, casualty figures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 03:00 LONDON
Iran plans Strait of Hormuz tolls as regional fighting intensifies
Iran is preparing to reveal a plan for tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a live update on the developing regional conflict. The reported move comes as fighting involving Israel in Lebanon and Gaza is said to be killing and wounding dozens. The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic shipping route, so any change to access or costs there would be watched closely by energy markets and governments.The update said Tehran would disclose its plan soon, but did not give a timetable or detail how the tolls would work. It also linked the development to wider regional tensions,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
Chinese influence case in US leads to convictions over alleged foreign agent activity
A Chinese community group president in Manhattan has been found guilty of acting as an unauthorised foreign agent for China, in a case that US authorities say involved the first known overseas police station in the country. In a separate case in California, Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to posting propaganda for Beijing. The two outcomes were announced in the same week and add to a growing set of US prosecutions linked to alleged Chinese influence operations.Lu Jianwang, 64, had set up an office above a ramen store in Manhattan's Chinatown in 2022, according to the case described in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 01:01 LONDON
Hezbollah FPV drone attacks intensify along Israel-Lebanon frontier
Hezbollah has stepped up its use of small first-person view, or FPV, drones against Israeli targets, according to verified video evidence from the frontier with Lebanon. The attacks have been recorded in southern Lebanon and northern Israel, with footage showing strikes on soldiers, armoured vehicles and air defence systems. The development points to a further shift in the conflict, with cheap, commercially available drones being used against high-value military equipment.BBC Verify said it had geolocated 35 videos shared by Hezbollah since 26 March, out of nearly 100 apparent FPV attack clips posted on the group's Telegram channel over the same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
Trump attacks Massie and Cassidy, signals continued pressure on intra-party dissent
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Tom Massie of Kentucky, the worst and most unreliable Republican Congressman in the history of our Country, is an even bigger insult to our Nation than Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, who suffered an unprecedented loss tonight by not even being allowed to run in the Republican Primary. This is the first time such a thing has ever happened to a sitting U. That's what you get by voting to Impeach an innocent man, especially one who made it possible for Cassidy's Senate win. Very disloyal,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 23:30 LONDON
Bolivian military police move to clear road blockades after 11 days of protests
Bolivia's military police have arrested demonstrators and used tear gas in an effort to break road blockades after 11 days of protests. The unrest has disrupted roads and continued despite a deal signed on Friday between protesters and the government. The incident is centred on transport routes in Bolivia and has added to pressure on authorities trying to restore movement.The protests are linked to fuel shortages, according to the supplied material. The blockades were still in place after the agreement, suggesting the deal did not immediately end the disruption. Military police were the force reported to have intervened, using tear... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 22:31 LONDON
Victoria government rushes to replace struck-down political donations laws
Victoria's Allan government is rushing to draft new political donations laws after the High Court found the state's existing framework unconstitutional last month. The ruling has left Victoria without current limits on donations, disclosure requirements or a ban on foreign donations, just six months before the state election in November. The government is now working to bring proposed laws before parliament next month.The immediate trigger is the High Court's April decision, which struck out a whole section of Victoria's Electoral Act. According to the material supplied, the result is a regulatory vacuum in which there are no donation caps and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 22:30 LONDON
Italy, Cyprus, Greece and Malta adopt joint migration statement ahead of Rome meeting
Italy, Cyprus, Greece and Malta adopted a joint press statement on migration issues in relation to the security situation in the Middle East. The statement was issued on the occasion of the Europe Gulf Forum and followed the meeting in Ayia Napa, Cyprus. The four countries said they are pursuing joint initiatives aimed at preventing the current situation in the Middle East from leading to a migration crisis similar to the one experienced in 2015. The statement does not provide further operational detail on the measures under discussion. As an immediate follow-up, the respective Ministers of the Interior and Migration... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 19:01 LONDON
U.S. arrest of Mohammad al-Saadi raises concern over Iran proxy activity beyond Middle East
The arrest of Mohammad al-Saadi in the United States on Friday has prompted concern that Iran could be working with proxy groups to stage attacks outside the Middle East. The development has drawn attention because it suggests the issue may extend beyond the regional arena where Iran-linked activity is more commonly discussed. No further details about the arrest were provided in the supplied material.The confirmed information is limited to the fact of the arrest and the concern it has triggered. The arrest took place in the United States, and the timing was Friday, 16 May 2026. The supplied material does... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 18:31 LONDON
USS Gerald R. Ford to return to Norfolk after nearly year at sea
The U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford is due to return to Norfolk, Virginia, on Saturday after nearly a year at sea.The aircraft carrier's deployment was diverted for combat operations involving Venezuela and Iran, according to the supplied report. The return marks the end of an unusually long period away from port for the vessel. The confirmed timing places the carrier's arrival in Norfolk on 16 May 2026, following a deployment that has lasted close to 12 months.The report says the ship was diverted during the deployment for combat with Venezuela and Iran, but gives no further operational detail. No casualty figures,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 17:30 LONDON
