EU and Parliament reach provisional deal on tariff parts of EU-US Joint Statement
The Council presidency and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on two regulations designed to implement the tariff-related elements of the EU-US Joint Statement agreed on 21 August 2025. The deal was announced by the Council of the EU and the European Council and concerns the legal steps needed to carry out the tariff reductions set out in that statement. The agreement is framed as a move to deliver the commitments undertaken by the European Union in the Joint Statement and to support a stable and predictable transatlantic trade relationship with the United States. The source says the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 22:30 LONDON
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EU Council President Costa makes first official visit to Guatemala
The President of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, received European Council President António Costa in Guatemala City on 20 May 2026. The Council said this was the first official visit to Guatemala by a President of the European Council. The visit focused on the relationship between Guatemala and the European Union, with both sides highlighting political cooperation, trade and investment, including the EU's Global Gateway strategy. The two leaders said they shared commitments to democracy, the rule of law, human rights and multilateralism. Arévalo thanked Europe for support for institutional strengthening, transparency and the fight against corruption. Costa reiterated EU support for... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 22:30 LONDON
Iran reviews US proposal as Trump says talks are in final stages
Iran says it is examining the latest United States proposal delivered through Pakistan as Donald Trump says negotiations are in their "final stages". The comments come amid renewed threats from both sides over the possibility of further attacks if no agreement is reached. Pakistan's interior minister is in Tehran for the second time in less than a week, underlining the role Islamabad is playing as a mediator.Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baqaei, said the country had "received the points of view of the American side and we are currently examining them". He said Tehran's demands include the release of Iranian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 22:30 LONDON
Cuba says Trump administration is not negotiating in good faith
Cuba's ambassador to the United Nations has said Havana wants to talk, but accused the Trump administration of creating pretexts for military action. The remarks add a new public layer to already strained US-Cuba relations and frame the current contacts as politically fraught. The statement was made in an interview published on 20 May 2026.The ambassador said Cuba was open to dialogue, while arguing that Washington was not engaging in good faith. He said the administration was creating pretexts for military action, without providing further detail in the supplied material. The comments were made in the context of Cuba's dealings... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 21:00 LONDON
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New Jersey Pastor Treva Edwards Indicted on Sex Trafficking and Forced Labor Charges
A grand jury in the District of New Jersey returned a superseding indictment yesterday against Treva Edwards, 61, of Orange, New Jersey. The filing charges Edwards with two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, three counts of forced labor, and conspiracy to commit forced labor. The source describes Edwards as a pastor and self-proclaimed prophet. It says he compelled labor and sex from congregants. The indictment is the only action described in the source. No court outcome, plea, or sentence is stated. The report also does not provide additional details on the alleged conduct beyond the charge... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 19:03 LONDON
UK says Russian jets made dangerous intercepts of RAF spy plane over Black Sea
The UK Ministry of Defence says Russian fighter jets carried out repeated and dangerous intercepts of an unarmed Royal Air Force surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea last month. The aircraft involved was a Rivet Joint, which was on a routine international flight supporting Nato's eastern flank. Defence Secretary John Healey said the incident created a serious risk of accidents and potential escalation.According to the ministry, a Russian Su-35 approached close enough to trigger the RAF aircraft's emergency systems and disable its autopilot. It also said a Su-27 made six passes in front of the plane, coming as close as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 17:29 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 lead gains, oil and autos slide
Executive summary: European equities finished higher overall, led by a sharp DAX advance and a solid rise in the Euro Stoxx 50, while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 also gained. The session was marked by a broad drop in Brent crude, weakness in global autos and palladium, and a softer euro and pound against the dollar. The move points to a market still balancing growth optimism in parts of Europe against pressure from lower oil, firmer natural gas, and a stronger dollar backdrop. [Continue Reading]
Iran warns of strikes beyond the Middle East if US attacks resume
Iran has warned that it could strike beyond the Middle East if the United States resumes attacks, sharpening the threat of further escalation in the confrontation between the two countries. The warning came as President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance said progress was being made toward a deal, while keeping open the possibility of renewed strikes. The latest exchange adds to a fragile and fast-moving standoff in which diplomacy and deterrence are being pursued at the same time.The immediate trigger was a statement reported on 20 May, in which Iran said any renewed US attack would be met... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
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Anger in the Philippines as war with Iran pushes oil prices higher
Rising oil prices linked to the war with Iran are fuelling public anger in the Philippines, where frustration over the cost impact has spilled into the streets. The report says the effects of the conflict are being felt far beyond the Middle East, with Manila among the places seeing the pressure most directly. It also links the situation to efforts by Washington to reach an agreement with Iran that would permanently keep the Strait of Hormuz open.The immediate trigger described is the continuing disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global energy supplies. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
China confirms purchase of 200 Boeing planes after summit
China has confirmed it will buy 200 Boeing planes, in a deal described as the largest single sale of the American aircraft maker to Beijing in nearly a decade. The confirmation follows last week's summit and adds a concrete commercial outcome to the talks. The purchase is a notable development in the long-running trade and aviation relationship between the two countries.The only confirmed details in the supplied material are the size of the order and the timing of the announcement. The deal was announced by President Trump after the summit, and China has now confirmed it. No further terms, delivery... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 10:00 LONDON
Samsung Electronics union to begin strike after bonus talks collapse
A union at Samsung Electronics says it will begin a strike on Thursday after negotiations over bonus payouts broke down. The planned walkout is centred on the South Korean chipmaker's profit-sharing arrangements and could affect production lines at one of the world's most important semiconductor companies. The union says the action will run for 18 days and involve about 50,500 workers.The dispute follows failed talks over a bonus cap set at 50% of annual salaries and a demand for 15% of operating profit to be allocated to bonuses. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the union said it had agreed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
British couple in Iranian jail begin hunger strike, family says
The family of a British couple detained in Iran say the pair have begun a hunger strike in protest at their imprisonment. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, were arrested in January last year while travelling through Iran on a global motorbike journey. They were later sentenced to 10 years in prison on espionage charges, which they deny.According to the family, Craig Foreman is believed to be about 12 days into a hunger strike. They say he started refusing food after phone access was cut off in early May. The family also says Lindsay Foreman, 53, briefly paused a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 06:30 LONDON
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Asian governments expand Ebola screening at ports of entry after WHO alert
Several Asian governments have expanded Ebola screening and reporting requirements for arriving travellers after a World Health Organization alert, with measures now in place or being tightened in Singapore, Japan and South Korea. Vietnam and Indonesia have also announced increased monitoring or other public health steps at ports of entry. Officials say no cases have been publicly confirmed in Asia and that the likelihood of local transmission remains low.The confirmed measures focus on border controls and traveller declarations rather than domestic restrictions. As of 18 May, people arriving in mainland China from affected regions who have been in contact with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 06:00 LONDON
Iran leverage in war centred on Gulf pressure and Strait of Hormuz
Iran used what the analysis describes as "triangular coercion" during the war, combining pressure on Gulf states with threats around the Strait of Hormuz. The piece says this allowed Tehran to gain leverage even though it was outmatched militarily. It frames the strategy as part of a wider contest over energy security and regional influence.The report says Iran attacked Gulf states and moved to close the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which a large share of the world's seaborne oil passes. It argues that this created a strategic dilemma for Iran's opponents, who faced the risk of wider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 05:30 LONDON
Pentagon says U.S. will cut thousands of troops from Europe
The Pentagon is planning to reduce the number of U.S. troops stationed in Europe by thousands, according to the supplied report. The move would mark a significant change in American force posture across the continent. It comes as Poland is specifically mentioned in connection with forces whose deployment was abruptly halted last week.The only confirmed detail in the supplied material is that Poland had been set to receive troops before that deployment was stopped. The report does not give a final number for the reduction, nor does it identify which units would be affected. It also does not say when... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 03:00 LONDON
Reported Israeli strike in Tehran aimed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, U.S. officials say
U.S. officials said an Israeli strike in Tehran was designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest. According to the report, the operation was part of a broader effort to bring about regime change in Iran. The account says the intended outcome was to put Ahmadinejad in power.The reported strike is described as having taken place in Tehran, Iran's capital. The officials cited in the report linked the operation to a leadership-change plan rather than a limited military objective. No further operational details were provided in the supplied material, including the timing of the strike or whether it succeeded.The claim... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 01:01 LONDON
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US Senate advances resolution on Iran hostilities
The US Senate has voted to advance a resolution that would require the president to end hostilities with Iran or seek authorisation from Congress. The move marks a direct challenge to executive war powers at a time of active tension over the conflict. Four Republican senators backed Democrats in the procedural vote, allowing the measure to move forward.The supporting vote was reported on 19 May 2026, according to the supplied material. The resolution is described as one that would force the president either to stop hostilities or obtain congressional approval. The immediate significance lies in the bipartisan split, with four... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 23:30 LONDON
IAEA says attack on Barakah nuclear plant threatened nuclear safety in UAE
The International Atomic Energy Agency's Director General told the United Nations Security Council that an attack on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates threatened nuclear safety in the country. The statement was delivered as prepared for delivery. The source does not identify who carried out the attack, when it occurred, or what specific damage, if any, was caused at the plant. It also does not state whether operations at Barakah were disrupted. The only verified impact in the source is the threat to nuclear safety in the UAE. No casualties, arrests, or follow-up actions are mentioned.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 21:31 LONDON
LIRR contract reached after three-day strike shuts down New York rail service
A contract has been reached after a three-day strike that shut down the Long Island Rail Road, the busiest passenger rail service in the United States. The agreement comes after a disruption that affected commuters across the New York region and left details of the settlement still emerging. The immediate shutdown has ended, but the wider consequences are expected to continue.The only confirmed details so far are that the strike lasted three days and that a contract was reached afterwards. The dispute involved Long Island Rail Road workers and the rail service that carries large numbers of passengers into and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes lower as oil and yields pressure stocks, while energy and Microsoft buck the slide
Executive summary: U.S. equities finished lower in a broad risk-off session, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow all retreating. The move came alongside a sharp jump in WTI crude, a stronger dollar against the yen, and notable weakness in metals, small caps, crypto and several high-beta growth names. Energy stocks outperformed, while Microsoft and Apple held up better than the rest of mega-cap tech. [Continue Reading]
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U.S. 30-year Treasury yield rises to highest level since 2007 as war fears unsettle bond markets
Bond investors pushed the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield to its highest level since 2007 on 19 May, according to the supplied report. The move came as yields also rose across Europe and Asia, indicating that the pressure was not confined to one market.The article links the shift to concern that war could add to inflation and keep borrowing costs elevated. The confirmed detail in the report is limited but clear: the long-dated U.S. yield reached a level not seen since the period before the global financial crisis. The same report says yields were elevated in Europe and Asia at the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
Europol disrupts thousands of IRGC-linked online accounts across 19 countries
Europol has announced a major digital crackdown that led to the removal of thousands of online accounts linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC. The operation also resulted in the suspension of the group's primary X account in the European Union. The action was described as spanning accounts across 19 countries.The confirmed details are limited, but the announcement indicates a coordinated cross-border effort against a state-linked online network. Europol said the accounts were linked to the IRGC, which is Iran's powerful military and security organisation. The suspension of the group's main X account in the EU suggests the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
G7 economic agenda strained by inflation fears and US-EU split over Russia oil sanctions
Inflation concerns are clouding the Group of Seven economic agenda as finance ministers prepare to discuss energy prices and sanctions policy. The immediate dispute centres on the Trump administration's decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia, which has put the United States at odds with Europe. The tension comes as the Iran war continues to unsettle markets and complicate the policy outlook for major advanced economies.The only confirmed detail in the supplied material is that the United States and Europe are at odds over the sanctions move. The report does not give a date for any formal G7 decision, but... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
EU launches fertiliser action plan after Hormuz closure and Iran war disrupt supply
The European Commission has proposed an action plan on fertilisers in response to soaring prices and scarcity linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the Iran war. The plan is aimed at supporting farmers facing higher input costs and at reinforcing domestic fertiliser production. It was launched in Strasbourg on Tuesday by agriculture commissioner Christoph Hansen and cohesion and reform commissioner Raffaele Fitto.The Commission said recent supply disruptions and price volatility had put farmers across Europe under increasing pressure. It said the measures were intended to help ensure food security and strengthen Europe's strategic autonomy while maintaining... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
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Smotrich says ICC made secret arrest warrant request against him
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says prosecutors at the International Criminal Court have made a secret request for an arrest warrant against him. He said he would not be intimidated by the move and described it as a clumsy attempt to pressure Israel over its policy positions. The claim comes after weekend reports that the court was preparing warrants for Smotrich and national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.Smotrich did not say who had told him about the alleged request or what grounds were being considered. The court denied the initial reports and has not commented on his latest claim. In a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 17:29 LONDON
John Swinney re-appointed as Scotland's first minister after parliamentary vote
John Swinney is set to be re-appointed as first minister of Scotland after winning a vote in the Scottish Parliament. The SNP leader secured the nomination in Holyrood on Tuesday, with his formal appointment due to be rubber-stamped by the King before a signing-in ceremony at the Court of Session on Wednesday. He is also expected to appoint a cabinet on the same day.Swinney won after three rounds of voting, under a process in which candidates needed to gain more support than all of their rivals combined. The lowest-scoring candidate was eliminated in each round until one nominee remained. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 17:01 LONDON
NextEra Dominion bid framed by rising electricity costs and data-centre demand
NextEra's proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy is being discussed against a backdrop of higher electricity prices in the United States and rapidly rising demand from data centres. The latest reporting says those two pressures are central to how the bid is being viewed. The transaction remains a proposed acquisition rather than a completed deal.The confirmed detail is limited, but the report says Americans are paying a lot more for electricity and that data centres are demanding much more power from utilities. That combination is shaping the context for the deal and helping explain why the utility sector is drawing attention.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
Kenya suspends transportation strike for a week amid deadly unrest
Kenya has suspended a deadly transportation strike for one week while negotiations continue, according to the country's interior minister. The pause was announced as authorities sought to calm unrest and violence linked to the strike. Four people were killed in protests across the country, according to the supplied report.The suspension is intended to create space for talks between the parties involved in the dispute. The interior minister said the temporary halt would allow negotiations to continue and help reduce tensions. No further details were provided in the supplied material about the groups taking part in the strike or the specific... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 15:30 LONDON
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New Mexico leads legal push over PFAS contamination at military bases
New Mexico is leading a legal push over PFAS contamination at military bases, with the state's case against the federal government now seen as a test for similar claims elsewhere. The dispute centres on so-called "forever chemicals", which have been found at military sites and are the subject of growing litigation. The outcome is expected to shape how courts handle contamination claims linked to bases across the United States.The supporting material says the state is at the centre of the country's reckoning with PFAS. It also says the suit is against the federal government, although no further details are provided... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 11:33 LONDON
Cuba warns it would defend itself if the United States attacks
Cuba's president has warned that the island would retaliate if it came under attack from the United States. He said Cuba has a legitimate right to defend itself against a military attack. The warning comes amid a fresh rise in tension between Havana and Washington.The immediate trigger, according to the supplied material, was remarks by Donald Trump in which he alluded to taking over the island. The same row also says additional US sanctions have been imposed on Cuba. No further details were provided on the timing or scope of those measures, but they are presented as part of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 11:32 LONDON
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Oil prices ease as Trump postpones planned strike on Iran
US President Donald Trump has said he is postponing a planned attack on Iran after requests from Gulf leaders and amid what he described as serious negotiations with Tehran. The announcement, made on social media on Monday, came as traders reacted to the reduced risk of an immediate military escalation in the Gulf. Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate both fell after the comments, reflecting a quick market response to the change in tone.According to the supplied material, Brent crude dropped 1.33% to $110.61 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures fell 0.91% to $103.43. Trump said the strike had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 08:29 LONDON
Taiwan president defends US arms purchases after Trump 'bargaining chip' remark
Taiwan's president has defended the island's purchases of US arms after Donald Trump described sales of weapons to Taiwan as a "bargaining chip". The comment has prompted concern in Taiwan about whether Washington could be preparing to alter its approach to the self-governing island. The reaction comes after Trump's latest visit to China, which has sharpened attention on the future of US support for Taipei.The confirmed reporting says Trump's remark has raised fears on the island of a possible change in US foreign policy towards Taiwan. No further details were given on the specific weapons involved, the timing of any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 07:59 LONDON
Starbucks Korea CEO sacked after 'Tank Day' promotion backlash
Starbucks Korea has sacked its chief executive after a tumbler promotion triggered a political and public backlash in South Korea. The campaign, launched on Monday, was called "Tank Day" and was rolled back hours after it went live. It was widely seen as referencing the military crackdown on the 1980 Gwangju Uprising, a sensitive episode in the country's modern history.The promotion used the English words "Tank Day" for a Tank Series drink tumbler campaign that was due to run from 15 to 26 May. Local reports said the company initially described the Tank Series as one of several tumbler lines... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 07:00 LONDON
U.S. sanctions top Cuban officials and three government agencies
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on top Cuban officials and three government agencies in Cuba, including the police. The move was announced as part of a wider effort to increase pressure on the Cuban government. The action adds to an already strained relationship between Washington and Havana.The confirmed measures were reported on 18 May 2026 and published shortly afterwards. The sanctions target senior figures as well as state bodies, but the supplied material does not name the officials or the other two agencies. It is clear, however, that the police are among the institutions affected.The administration's stated approach, as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 01:31 LONDON
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Trump says he authorized new strikes on Iran but is holding off
President Donald Trump has said he authorized new strikes on Iran but decided to hold off for now, according to the supplied report. The development comes amid repeated threats of renewed military action against Iran. It points to a continuing period of uncertainty over whether the United States will resume major fighting.The report says Trump has repeatedly threatened new military action against Iran. It also says he pulled back from resuming major fighting after authorizing the strikes. No further details were supplied on the timing, the intended targets, or whether any operational orders were issued beyond the authorization itself.The report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 22:29 LONDON
Trump says planned strike on Iran is paused as Gulf leaders push for a deal
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "RT @realDonaldTrumpI have been asked by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to hold off on our planned Military attack of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was scheduled for tomorrow, in that serious negotiations are now taking place, and that, in their opinion, as Great Leaders and Allies, a Deal will be made, which will be very acceptable... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
Iran announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz
Iran's top security body has announced the formation of a new authority to manage the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that carries a large share of global oil and gas shipments. The announcement was made on Monday and was shared on the official account of the Supreme National Security Council. The new body is called the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, or PGSA, and it is intended to oversee operations in the strait.According to the announcement, the PGSA will provide real-time updates on developments in the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes amid reporting that Tehran has effectively closed the waterway... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 20:29 LONDON
Russia's new rights commissioner accused over Ukrainian child adoption
Ukraine has accused Russia's new human rights commissioner, Yana Lantratova, of helping arrange the illegal adoption of an infant girl from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory. The allegation centres on claims that she was instrumental in helping the chairman of her party adopt the child. The accusation adds a new layer to the wider dispute over children taken from areas of Ukraine under Russian control.According to the supplied material, Ukrainian authorities say the child came from Russian-occupied Ukraine. The row does not provide further details on the child's identity, the timing of the adoption, or any response from Lantratova. It also does... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 17:02 LONDON
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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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
U.S. and Nigerian forces kill senior ISIS commander in Lake Chad basin raid, Trump says
U.S. and Nigerian forces have killed a senior ISIS commander in a raid in Nigeria's Lake Chad basin, according to a statement attributed to Donald Trump. The target was identified as Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom Trump described as ISIS's "second in command globally." Nigeria's president said the operation took place at a compound in the Lake Chad basin. The confirmed details so far are limited to the claim of a successful strike and the location of the raid.The operation was described as involving both U.S. and Nigerian forces, but no further information has been provided in the supplied material about the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 12:00 LONDON
UK borrowing costs hit 18-year high as pound falls amid Labour leadership turmoil
UK government borrowing costs rose to a new 18-year high on Friday as the pound weakened, with markets reacting to the latest twist in the Labour leadership battle involving Andy Burnham.The 10-year gilt yield rose above 5.14% at one point, its highest level since 2008.The pound fell 0.3% against the dollar to around $1.337, and was 1.5% lower over the week.Long-term borrowing costs also moved higher, with the yield on 30-year gilts reaching a peak of 5.82%.Analysts said UK moves were larger than those seen in other European government bond markets.The market reaction matters because higher gilt yields can raise... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 13:31 LONDON
Oil prices rise as hopes fade over Strait of Hormuz reopening
Oil prices rose after hopes for an end to the war in Iran faded, following reports that President Donald Trump did not secure a commitment from China to help persuade Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route for global energy supplies, and any disruption there can quickly affect oil markets.The latest development has added to concerns about a broader energy crunch.The move comes as traders weigh the risk of further strain on supplies and the possibility of higher fuel costs.The report did not give details of any immediate change on the ground... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 13:00 LONDON
UK sanctions North Korea's Songdowon camp over alleged role in Ukrainian child deportation
Britain has imposed asset-freeze sanctions on North Korea's Songdowon International Children's Camp, saying it suspects the facility of supporting Russia's programme of forced deportation and re-education of Ukrainian children.North Korea has condemned the move, calling it a politically motivated insult and an attempt to damage its image.The Foreign Office said the camp was linked to actions that undermine Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence.The sanctions were announced on 11 May, while North Korea's response was issued on Friday.The dispute centres on allegations that children from occupied areas of Ukraine were taken to the camp and exposed to political indoctrination.A 2025... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 09:00 LONDON
Trump says China will place Boeing jet order, but Beijing gives no confirmation
Donald Trump has said China will place a Boeing jet order, in a claim that would amount to a significant commercial win for the US planemaker if it is confirmed.The supporting material says only that the deal would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world's largest aviation markets.No further details of the order were provided.There has been no public confirmation from Beijing in the supplied material.That leaves the announcement unverified and the scale, timing and terms of any potential purchase unclear.The claim matters because China is one of the most... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 07:30 LONDON
U.S. officials say Saudi Arabia and UAE carried out secret attacks in Iran
U.S. officials say Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates secretly carried out attacks in Iran, according to a report published on 14 May 2026.The allegation comes as Gulf Arab states reassess how to deter Iran after the war.The report says the covert actions were carried out by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, but it does not provide further operational detail in the supplied material.It also links the reported attacks to wider regional concerns about security and deterrence.The immediate significance is political and strategic rather than military in the supplied record.The report says Gulf states are weighing their options after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
Putin remark on war 'coming to a close' reflects pressure on Russia, analysts say
Russian President Vladimir Putin's remark that the war is "coming to a close" has been read by analysts as a sign of exhaustion rather than a signal of peace.The comment comes as Russia faces pressure from a battlefield stalemate and growing economic strain.The supplied material says the Russian president is under pressure from both the war and a battered economy that is fuelling discontent.It does not give further detail on when or where the remark was made.The assessment matters because it suggests the Kremlin is being forced to manage expectations at a time when the conflict has not produced a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 13:01 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
The Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 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
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
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
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 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
