Trump says US is not satisfied with Iran deal talks
US President Donald Trump has said the United States is not yet satisfied with the terms of the deal being negotiated with Iran. Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, he said Tehran was intent on reaching an agreement, but added that it had not yet got there. He also repeated Washington's warning that strikes could resume if no deal is reached.Trump's comments came after Iranian state TV reported what it said were details of a draft agreement. Those reported details included reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the withdrawal of US forces from the region. The White House rejected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
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Israel orders evacuations in southern Lebanon ahead of imminent airstrikes
Israel has issued sweeping evacuation orders for two southern Lebanese cities, signalling that further airstrikes are imminent. The warning marks a fresh escalation in the cross-border conflict and comes as tensions remain high along the Israel-Lebanon frontier. The orders were issued on 27 May and apply to areas in southern Lebanon, where civilians have repeatedly been caught up in the fighting.According to the supplied material, the Israeli military told residents to leave the two cities before the expected strikes. No casualty figures were given in the latest warning, and the immediate military target or targets were not identified in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 17:59 LONDON
Russia intensifies attacks on Kyiv and warns of more strikes
Russia has carried out major attacks on Kyiv, with warnings of further strikes following soon after, according to the latest reporting. The incident centres on the Ukrainian capital and comes amid a renewed pressure campaign in the war. The material supplied for this update does not give a full damage assessment, but it confirms that the attacks were significant enough to be described as major.The confirmed detail is that the strikes on Kyiv were followed by warnings of more attacks. The reporting links the escalation to Moscow being stalled on the battlefield and at the negotiating table. No figures are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 17:29 LONDON
Israel intensifies strikes on Hezbollah targets across Lebanon
Israeli war planes have been circling over southern Lebanon as Israel intensifies its military campaign against Hezbollah, with strikes reported across the country. The latest development points to a widening phase of the conflict, with the fighting no longer confined to a narrow border area. The supplied material confirms that the campaign is active now and that the pressure on Hezbollah targets has increased in recent days.The confirmed detail is limited but clear. The row says Israel has intensified what it describes as a deadly military campaign against Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group. It also says targets have been struck... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 16:29 LONDON
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WHO warns Ebola outbreak and conflict are colliding in eastern DR Congo
The UN World Health Organization warned on Wednesday that eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing a "catastrophic collision of disease and conflict" as an Ebola outbreak spreads faster than containment measures can respond. The warning places the outbreak inside a broader emergency already marked by armed violence, mass displacement and acute hunger. The source says the Ebola outbreak is fast-spreading and is outpacing containment efforts in the region. No figures, fatalities, or specific affected localities are given in the source beyond eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The text does not identify perpetrators, responders, or any operational breakthrough... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 16:03 LONDON
Trump taunts Democrats after Al Green insult, signals continued personal escalation
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 27 May 2026 at 15:39 BST: "Congratulations to the Dumocrat Party! Al Green, one of the most mentally deficient Congressmen in the history of our Country, has lost, in a landslide, his seat in Congress - But I will miss that lunatic not screaming and violently waving his cane at me during my next State of the Union Speech. President DJT" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 27 May 2026 at 15:39 BST: The post is a personal attack on Rep. Al Green and a broader taunt at the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
Bodies pulled from rubble near Tyre after deadly Israeli strike in southern Lebanon
Rescue crews are continuing to search through rubble near Tyre in southern Lebanon after Israeli strikes killed at least 31 people, according to Lebanon's health ministry. Emergency workers and local residents have been digging through destroyed buildings as damage is still being assessed. The scene near Tyre shows the immediate aftermath of a strike in an area that has already seen repeated violence in the wider Israel-Hezbollah conflict.The latest reporting says bodies have been recovered from the debris, while authorities and residents are still looking for survivors and missing relatives. The health ministry said the strikes on Tuesday killed at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 14:59 LONDON
Iran says draft US deal could reopen Hormuz shipping
Iranian state TV says Tehran has obtained a draft of an initial, unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding with the United States that could restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within a month. The reported framework would also see the United States withdraw military forces from Iran's vicinity and lift a naval blockade. The draft is not finalised, and Iranian officials said Tehran would take no steps without what they called tangible verification.According to the material provided, the framework would exclude military vessels and would leave Iran managing ship traffic through the strait in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 13:59 LONDON
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WHO warns conflict is hampering Ebola response in eastern DR Congo
The World Health Organization has warned that fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is obstructing efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak in Ituri province. The agency's director-general said the region is facing a "catastrophic collision of disease and conflict" as the outbreak outpaces the response. He said the organisation cannot build community trust or isolate sick people while bombs are falling.The WHO said 220 suspected deaths have been reported since the outbreak was declared. Ituri has seen most of the cases, and the agency said transmission depends entirely on humanitarian access. The WHO chief is due to arrive in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 12:00 LONDON
Oil prices fall as uneasy truce holds between U.S. and Iran
Oil prices fell as markets reacted to signs that an uneasy truce between the United States and Iran was holding, with traders watching for any change in the status of a possible agreement. The move came amid continuing uncertainty over whether the diplomatic process could stabilise energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. Brent crude was reported to have dropped sharply in morning trading, reflecting how closely prices remain tied to developments in the talks.The latest market reaction followed comments from U.S. officials that negotiators were making progress on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 11:29 LONDON
IMF says Bangladesh requests new assistance programme over energy security concerns
The International Monetary Fund says it is in negotiations with the Bangladeshi government on a new assistance programme after Dhaka requested support. IMF Mission Chief for Bangladesh Ivo Krznar said the Fund's staff are speaking with the authorities about their reform agenda and policy priorities. The request comes as Bangladesh faces economic fallout from the Iran war. The country's government said in March it was seeking about US$2 billion from multilateral donors to address energy security concerns driven by surging fuel prices caused by the conflict. The World Bank said last week it had approved a US$350 million loan for... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 07:01 LONDON
GCHQ warns Russia is escalating hybrid threats against the UK
Britain's signals intelligence agency has warned that Russia is "relentlessly targeting" critical infrastructure, democratic processes, supply chains and public trust. The warning comes as GCHQ Director Anne Keast-Butler prepares to deliver her inaugural public speech on Wednesday. In excerpts from the address, she says the UK is at a "moment of consequence" and that the threat environment is broadening.Keast-Butler singles out Russia as the main focus of the warning and says GCHQ is working with intelligence and Defence partners to counter the threat. She says the agency is working to fend off cyber attacks and to reduce what she describes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
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Iran says US violated ceasefire with strikes near Hormuz
Iran has accused the United States of violating a fragile ceasefire after US strikes hit targets near the Strait of Hormuz, in a development that could complicate efforts to end nearly seven weeks of conflict. Iran's foreign ministry said the strikes in southern Hormozgan province were a "gross violation" of the truce, after Iranian media reported explosions early on Tuesday. Washington said the attacks were defensive and aimed at missile sites and vessels allegedly laying mines.The incident comes as negotiations continue over a wider agreement to halt the fighting and reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. US Secretary of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 23:59 LONDON
Iran condemns latest US strikes in southern Iran as internet access is restored
Iran has accused the United States of carrying out new strikes in the country's south, saying the attacks amounted to bad faith and a violation of the ceasefire. The developments come as ceasefire negotiations continue and as Iranian authorities begin restoring internet access after one of the longest nationwide shutdowns in the country's recent history. The reported strikes and the partial lifting of the internet blackout together point to a moment of both military pressure and cautious reopening.According to the supplied material, the US military said its Monday strikes in southern Iran were defensive and targeted missile launch sites and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 22:29 LONDON
Trump demands Iran surrender amid claims its navy and air force are destroyed
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "If Iran surrenders, admits their Navy is gone and resting at the bottom of the sea, and their Air Force is no longer with us, and if their entire Military walks out of Tehran, weapons dropped and hands held high, each shouting "I surrender, I surrender" while wildly waving the representative White Flag, and if their entire remaining Leadership signs all necessary "Documents of Surrender, " and admit their defeat to the great power and force of the magnificent U. A., The Failing New York Times,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 21:00 LONDON
Iran partially restores internet after 88-day shutdown
Iran has partially restored internet access after an 88-day nationwide shutdown, with fixed broadband resuming in some areas while mobile internet remained largely blocked. The change was reported on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, and appears to mark the first significant easing of restrictions since the blackout began. Users inside the country said access was still uneven, with some able to reach international websites at home while others remained cut off.The supplied material says the shutdown was imposed against the backdrop of the war with Israel and the United States. NetBlocks said live metrics showed a partial restoration on day 88... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 19:59 LONDON
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in Jenin refugee camp
Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian man inside the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank, according to the Israeli military and the Palestinian health ministry. The incident took place during an arrest procedure in the camp, which lies adjacent to the city of Jenin. The victim was identified by a hospital director as Nasser al-Saadi.The Israeli military said its troops shot a man who had thrown stones at soldiers inside the camp. It said the soldiers had initiated a suspect arrest procedure and fired at what it described as a threat. The Ramallah-based health ministry said a citizen... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 19:59 LONDON
Trump says Walter Reed physical 'checked out PERFECTLY', heads back to White House
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 26 May 2026 at 17:40 BST: "Just finished my 6 month physical at Walter Reed Military Medical Center. Thank you to the great Doctors and Staff! President DJT" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 26 May 2026 at 17:40 BST: he said he had just completed his 6 month physical at Walter Reed Military Medical Center, that everything "checked out PERFECTLY, " and that he was heading back to the White House. The immediate signal is limited to presidential health and continuity of governance, not a policy move or... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
HRW alleges UAE was transit point for Colombian mercenaries heading to Sudan
Human Rights Watch has alleged that Colombian mercenaries were recruited by a United Arab Emirates-based company and moved through Emirati military bases on their way to support Rapid Support Forces fighters in Sudan. The rights group said the men were then deployed to the Darfur region, where the RSF now holds much of the territory. The UAE has denied allowing its territory to be used for the recruitment, training, financing or transit of foreign fighters to any conflict, including Sudan.The allegations were published on 26 May and are based on interviews with Colombian mercenaries carried out between March and September... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
Israel steps up strikes in Lebanon as Hezbollah keeps up attacks
Israel has stepped up strikes in Lebanon as Hezbollah continues rocket and drone attacks on Israeli troops, according to the latest report on the cross-border fighting. The escalation adds to an already active confrontation along the Israel-Lebanon frontier. It also raises the risk that the violence could widen further.The report says Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, has kept up its attacks on Israeli forces while the Israeli side intensifies its own military action. No casualty figures were given in the supplied material, and there was no detailed breakdown of the locations hit. The timing of the latest developments suggests the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
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US strikes in Iran as ceasefire talks continue over frozen assets
The United States has struck targets in Iran, in what is described as the first such attack since the start of the ceasefire. The strikes come as talks between Tehran and Washington continue, with both sides still trying to narrow differences over a possible deal. The latest escalation has added pressure to an already fragile diplomatic track.The confirmed reporting says the strikes took place amid ongoing negotiations and that Iran has accused the US of violating the ceasefire. Tehran is also seeking the unfreezing of Iranian funds as part of any agreement. The talks are taking place in Doha, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
Libyan forces detain Gaza aid convoy activists at Sirte checkpoint
Forces loyal to Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar have detained members of a land convoy trying to bring aid to Gaza at a checkpoint in Sirte. The incident involved activists travelling as part of a convoy intended to deliver assistance by road. After the detention, activists from Europe and the United States released pre-recorded video appeals.The confirmed details available so far indicate that the detention took place at a checkpoint in Sirte on 26 May 2026. The forces involved were described as loyal to Haftar, who commands a powerful armed faction in eastern Libya. No further information has been given on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 13:30 LONDON
Evolving warfare links the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran
The conflicts in Ukraine and Iran are being linked by the growing role of drone technology and by the diplomacy surrounding both wars. The supplied material says these aspects show how the two conflicts intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments. It also says the pattern may provide a model for future conflicts.The confirmed detail is limited, but the central point is that warfare is no longer being shaped only by local military conditions. Instead, the same technologies and diplomatic pressures are appearing across more than one conflict. In this case, drone technology is identified as a key battlefield... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
Iran warns regional states over US bases amid ceasefire tensions
Iran's supreme leader has warned that regional countries will no longer act as shields for US bases, in a written statement carried by state television. The remarks by Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei were issued in a message marking the Eid al-Adha holiday and come as Iran and the United States continue exchanges aimed at reaching a deal to end the war that began on 28 February. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since 8 April, but both sides have continued to accuse each other of violations.In the statement, Khamenei said the region's nations and lands would no longer serve as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 10:00 LONDON
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U.S. strikes in Iran push oil prices higher as Strait of Hormuz hopes fade
The United States said it had carried out strikes on missile launch sites in Iran, a move that quickly unsettled energy markets and lifted global oil prices. The reported strikes came as hopes for a peace deal and for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz were checked. The incident adds to an already volatile security and diplomatic situation centred on Iran and the wider Gulf.According to the supplied material, the strikes were announced by the United States and were directed at missile launch sites in Iran. The market reaction was immediate, with oil prices rising after the news. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 09:29 LONDON
Iran orders restoration of internet services after months of blocked access
Iran's president has ordered the restoration of internet services after months of blocked access, according to a live update published on 26 May. The instruction was reported as part of wider coverage of the regional conflict, but the row itself concerns a domestic policy move on connectivity. No further details were provided in the supplied material about the scope of the restoration or when users might regain access.The confirmed information is limited to a single sentence: President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the restoration of internet services. The update says access had been blocked for months, but it does not specify which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 09:00 LONDON
North Korea fires several projectiles, including ballistic missile, into Yellow Sea
North Korea launched several projectiles, including a short-range ballistic missile, into the Yellow Sea on Tuesday, according to South Korea's military. The launches were detected from the North Korean city of Chongju at around 1:00 pm local time. South Korea said the missiles flew about 80 kilometres before landing, and that it was analysing their specifications and flight range.South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said it had strengthened surveillance and vigilance in preparation for possible additional launches. It also said South Korea, the United States and Japan were maintaining a state of full readiness and closely sharing intelligence. The statement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 08:30 LONDON
Ireland cabinet to consider ban on goods from Israeli settlements
Ireland's cabinet is due to consider legislation that would prohibit the import of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Helen McEntee is bringing the proposal to colleagues for approval, with the government aiming to enact it before the summer recess in July. The move would make the importation of such goods an offence under section 14 of the Customs Act 2015.The bill is titled the Israeli Settlements (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill. According to the government position set out ahead of the cabinet meeting, Ireland has long supported a peaceful resolution... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 00:30 LONDON
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Hajj begins in Saudi Arabia as pilgrims face regional war fears
Muslims have begun the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the region remains unsettled by the Iran war. Saudi authorities said last week that 1.51 million pilgrims had arrived from outside the kingdom, a figure that is 11,000 higher than last year. The pilgrimage is taking place amid concerns about renewed conflict, air traffic disruption and higher travel costs.The row of pilgrims began the first day of Hajj in Mecca, where they gathered at the Grand Mosque and performed tawaf around the Kaaba. They then travelled to Mina, about 5km away, where they are due to spend the night... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
Australia's anti-corruption chief to face senators after shock resignation
Australia's National Anti-Corruption Commission chief Paul Brereton is due to face senators at estimates hearings after announcing his resignation. The hearing comes as questions intensify over the watchdog's leadership and the handling of conflicts of interest. It is also the first time he is expected to be questioned publicly since confirmation of a second investigation into his conduct.Brereton said on Monday that he would finish his term next month, two years early. He said he was stepping aside because the ongoing focus on matters relating to him was drawing attention away from the work of the commission. The latest scrutiny... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 May 2026 20:31 LONDON
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Trump seeks to widen Abraham Accords as new Iran deal draws criticism
Republicans in Congress are warning against concessions to Iran as an emerging deal to end the war draws scrutiny in Washington. At the same time, Trump has suggested that Iran could join the Abraham Accords, a move that would significantly broaden the scope of the regional normalisation framework. The comments and criticism come as the diplomatic effort remains in development and its terms are not yet public.The only confirmed details in the supplied material are that the warning came from Republicans in Congress and that the proposal is tied to an emerging deal aimed at ending the war. Trump's suggestion... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
Ukraine strikes kill six in occupied Donetsk and Russian border regions as Kyiv recovers from weekend bombardment
Ukrainian strikes have killed six people in occupied Ukraine and in Russia's border regions of Belgorod and Bryansk, according to local authorities. The deaths were reported on 25 May, with four people killed in the frontline town of Gorlivka in occupied Donetsk and two more in attacks in the Russian border areas. The strikes came after intense Russian bombardments over the weekend that hit Kyiv and left the capital dealing with the aftermath of the attacks.Local Moscow-installed officials in Gorlivka said four civilians were killed there, including two children born in 2012 and 2013. Mayor Ivan Prikhodko said the deaths... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda raises fears of wider spread
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is raising fears that the disease could spread further across Central Africa. Health workers say the situation is already severe in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where more than 900 suspected cases and more than 200 deaths have been reported. The outbreak is also affecting Uganda, adding to concern about cross-border transmission.The figures reported so far point to a fast-moving public health emergency, although health workers warn the true toll is likely higher. They say limited testing is making it difficult to confirm the full scale of the outbreak.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola cases rise above 900 suspected infections
More than 900 suspected Ebola cases have now been identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to the World Health Organization chief. The latest figure was given as part of the response to an outbreak in conflict-hit areas of the country, where surveillance has been scaled up. The update also said 101 cases have been confirmed so far.The outbreak was declared on 15 May. The WHO director-general said the rise in suspected cases followed expanded surveillance in the Ebola response. No new death toll was provided in the latest update.In a previous ministry update released on Saturday, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 May 2026 04:00 LONDON
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Global conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption feed into Australian cost-of-living pressure
A war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz for about three months are being linked to rising supermarket costs in Australia, according to the supplied material. The disruption is described as affecting tankers and cargo moving through the key trade route, with knock-on effects now expected to reach households over the coming months. The article frames the issue as a political problem as well as an economic one, with voters increasingly questioning whether One Nation can offer answers to the pressure on living costs.The supplied material says US President Donald Trump was declaring an end to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 May 2026 22:00 LONDON
Kyiv reels after Russian drone and missile strike as military death toll remains unclear
Kyiv was hit by a Russian drone and missile strike on 24 May, with the Ukrainian capital described as reeling from the attack. The incident is the latest deadly strike reported against Ukraine in the ongoing war, and it again placed the city at the centre of the conflict's long-range air campaign. The supplied material does not give a full damage assessment, but it confirms that the attack was severe enough to be described as deadly.The report from Kyiv says there is still uncertainty over the death toll among military personnel. No exact casualty figure is provided in the supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 May 2026 21:29 LONDON
Russian strikes hit a school in Ukraine, killing one person
Russian strikes hit a school in Ukraine on 24 May 2026, killing one person, according to the supplied report. The incident was described as part of the wider war in Ukraine, but the available material does not give a more precise location or further details about the school. No additional information on the scale of the damage or the identity of the person killed was provided in the source row.The report was issued on 24 May 2026 and updated shortly afterwards the same day. It states that Russian strikes hit the school and that one person died, but it does... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
Britain prepares mine-clearing mission linked to Strait of Hormuz
British forces in Gibraltar are ready to deploy autonomous mine-hunting equipment for a possible mission connected to the Strait of Hormuz. The preparation is described as contingent on a peace agreement being reached. The reported staging point is Gibraltar, at the tip of Spain, where the equipment is being readied.The only confirmed detail is that the forces are preparing autonomous mine-hunting equipment rather than carrying out an active operation. The mission would be tied to clearing the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime chokepoint. No timing for deployment has been given beyond the condition that a peace agreement would need... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
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US and Iran report progress in Washington talks on ending war
Reported progress has emerged in talks between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the war involving the US and Israel against Iran. The development was reported from Washington, DC, where the discussions are taking place. The available material describes the movement as significant, but does not give details of any draft agreement or timetable.The report was published on 23 May 2026 and is based on a live update from the US capital. It says the talks are focused on ending the conflict, but it does not identify the negotiators, the format of the discussions, or whether any formal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 21:00 LONDON
Pakistan army chief visits Tehran amid push to end US-Iran war
Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has visited Tehran and met senior Iranian officials as Islamabad and Doha push to finalise a memorandum aimed at permanently ending the US war on Iran. The visit took place on Saturday, according to the supplied report, and adds a military-level dimension to the diplomatic effort already under way. It comes as both Washington and Tehran say there has been recent progress in talks, while warning of severe consequences if the process collapses.The meeting in the Iranian capital was confirmed in the supplied material, but no further details were given on which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 20:29 LONDON
Thousands rally in Taipei for higher defence spending amid China tensions
Thousands of people have rallied in Taipei in support of higher defence spending, in a public show of concern over Taiwan's security situation. The demonstration came after a US military official said Washington was pausing a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan. Organisers and participants linked the call for more spending to the island's need for stronger deterrence as pressure from China continues.The reported pause was said to be tied to conserving munitions for the war on Iran. That detail has added a wider international dimension to an issue that is already central to Taiwan's defence planning. The rally took... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 19:01 LONDON
Israeli forces arrest two children during raid in occupied West Bank village of al-Mughayyir
Israeli forces arrested two children during a raid on the occupied West Bank village of al-Mughayyir, according to video footage described in the supplied material. The images show two siblings being made to sit on the ground beside a military jeep with their hands behind their heads. One of the children is then blindfolded before both are taken away.The incident was reported on 23 May 2026 and is linked to a raid in al-Mughayyir, a village in the occupied West Bank. The supplied material does not give the ages of the children or say why they were detained. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 17:30 LONDON
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Iran holds mediation talks in Tehran as cease-fire remains uncertain
Mediation efforts continued in Tehran on Saturday as concern grew across the Middle East about the risk of renewed fighting between the United States and Iran. The talks were taking place against the backdrop of an uncertain cease-fire, with no clear sign that the diplomatic push had produced a breakthrough. The immediate focus remained on whether the current pause in hostilities could be preserved.The supplied material confirms only that mediators met with Iran in Tehran and that the situation remained unresolved. It does not identify the mediators, set out any proposal, or say whether either side had shifted its position.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
France bans Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after flotilla detainee video
France has announced a ban on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering French territory after a video showed him mocking activists detained from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the move took effect immediately and was linked to what he described as Ben-Gvir's "reprehensible actions" towards French and European citizens involved in the humanitarian mission. The decision adds a new diplomatic layer to an already tense dispute over the treatment of the activists and Israel's interception of the convoy.According to the French statement, the ban follows a video published by Ben-Gvir on Wednesday showing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
Moscow residents shaken by recent Ukrainian drone attacks
Residents in Moscow have described recent drone attacks as a major shock, after the conflict reached the Russian capital region in recent days. The incident has drawn attention because it brought the war closer to the seat of the Kremlin's power. The supplied material says people who experienced the attacks were deeply shaken by what they saw as the conflict coming home.The confirmed detail available is limited, but it places the attacks in recent days and links them to the wider Russia-Ukraine war. The account does not give a casualty figure, damage total or a precise strike location within the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 10:59 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
Israeli strike hits central Gaza camps despite ceasefire agreement
Israeli forces struck the Nuseirat and Bureij refugee camps in central Gaza on 23 May, injuring dozens, according to the supplied report. The attack took place despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement, making it a fresh escalation in the conflict. The incident was reported from central Gaza and described as a strike on two densely populated refugee camps.The available material says video footage showed the moment the camps were hit. It does not give a precise casualty count beyond saying dozens were injured. No further details were provided on the timing within the day, the type of weapon used, or whether... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
Israel largely left out of Iran peace talks after wartime partnership with Trump
Israel has been largely left out of peace talks over Iran after being a partner in the war against Tehran, according to a report published on 23 May 2026. The development is described as a setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and one that carries risks for Israel. It marks a shift from the wartime alignment that had previously tied Israel closely to Donald Trump's approach on Iran.The report says Israel was once a co-participant in the campaign against Iran, but is now only marginally involved in the diplomatic process. It characterises Netanyahu's position as a humbling one, suggesting that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 05:30 LONDON
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Iran threat to charge for passage in the Strait of Hormuz unsettles shipping industry
Iran is reported to be trying to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz by charging for passage, a move that has unsettled the shipping industry. The reported threat concerns one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints, where even limited changes to transit rules can affect trade and energy flows. Experts quoted in the supplied material say the move is unlikely to happen, but the warning itself has drawn attention because of the strait's strategic importance.The supporting row says Iran is seeking to charge vessels for passage through the waterway. It does not give a date for any formal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 05:29 LONDON
Rubio arrives in India as Iran oil shock strains energy supplies
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is due to begin a four-day visit to India on Saturday, with energy security expected to dominate talks in New Delhi. The trip comes as shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have virtually ground to a halt after the Iran war, adding pressure to a global energy market already under strain. India, which imports more than 80% of its energy needs, is among the countries most exposed to the disruption.The immediate backdrop is a shipping crisis in one of the world's most important oil routes. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow passage used... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 05:00 LONDON
Lebanon says Israeli attacks have killed at least 3,111 since March 2
Lebanon's health authorities say Israeli attacks on the country have killed at least 3,111 people since 2 March, in the latest casualty update from the ongoing conflict. The same figures say 9,432 people have been injured. The update comes as regional tensions remain high and diplomacy involving Iran and the United States continues separately, without a deal.The casualty toll was attributed to the Lebanese Health Ministry in a live conflict update published on 23 May. The row did not give a breakdown of where the latest deaths occurred or identify any new strike in the report. It also did not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 01:29 LONDON
Lebanon says Israeli strike in south kills rescuers and child in Deir Qanoun al-Nahr
An Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon has killed two rescuers and a child in the village of Deir Qanoun al-Nahr, according to the supplied report. The strike reportedly hit paramedics who were responding to an earlier attack in the same area. Lebanese media said the second strike targeted emergency crews while they were treating casualties from the first attack.The incident was reported on 22 May 2026 and is described as taking place in Deir Qanoun al-Nahr, a village in southern Lebanon. The supplied material says the rescuers were killed while carrying out emergency work after an initial strike. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 18:29 LONDON
Ukraine war: six killed in drone strike on school as Putin blames Kyiv
A drone strike on a school has killed six people, according to the supplied report, in the latest deadly incident linked to the war in Ukraine. The attack was reported on 22 May 2026 and was described as hitting a school, but the source material does not give the exact location of the building. The incident is being treated as a fresh wartime strike with civilian casualties.The published report said the deaths were confirmed in the aftermath of the strike and that Vladimir Putin blamed Ukraine for the attack. The row gives a publication time of 10:33 UTC on 22... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 16:29 LONDON
Ukraine tightens border security with Belarus over attack fears
Ukraine said on Thursday that it is ramping up security in regions bordering Belarus amid warnings that Russia could use Belarusian territory to launch a fresh attack. The move comes after weeks of alerts from Kyiv about the risk of a new offensive from the north. Officials have said such an attack could include a push towards the capital, Kyiv.The confirmed announcement was made on 22 May 2026, according to the supplied material. It says Ukraine is increasing security along the border with Belarus, which Kyiv describes as a possible launch point for renewed military action. The warning is tied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 14:31 LONDON
Widespread destruction reported in southern Lebanon towns amid Israel-Hezbollah war
Residents and local officials in southern Lebanon say many towns and villages along the border have been completely destroyed during the Israel-Hezbollah war. Visual evidence cited in the supplied material includes satellite images and photographs taken on both sides of the border, which are said to show widespread damage in dozens of communities. The account centres on the southern border area, where the destruction is described as extensive and ongoing.The material identifies Lebanese mother-of-two Hala Farah as one of the residents trying to preserve photos and videos of her hometown before it is lost from memory. It also says testimony... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 12:01 LONDON
Putin replaces Belgorod regional leader with military commander
Vladimir Putin has replaced the popular leader of Belgorod, a Russian region bordering Ukraine, with a military commander. The move is part of a broader effort by the Kremlin to elevate war veterans into senior public roles. It also signals a further tightening of the link between Russia's war effort and domestic political appointments.The change was reported on 22 May 2026, with the replacement described as a commander from the military rather than a career regional administrator. The supplied material says the outgoing leader was popular, but gives no further details about the circumstances of the handover. It also frames... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 11:32 LONDON
Ebola outbreak spreads to eastern Congo's South Kivu province
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to eastern South Kivu province, according to a statement from the M23 militia spokesman on Thursday. The area is under the control of the Rwanda-backed armed group, adding a conflict dimension to the public health response. The development has raised concern about the disease reaching a wider area in the east of the country.The outbreak is described as a highly contagious haemorrhagic fever, and the World Health Organization has declared it an international emergency. The latest confirmed spread was reported in South Kivu, a province in the eastern part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
House Republicans scrap vote on Iran war powers measure
House Republican leaders have abruptly scrapped a planned vote on a measure that would have directed President Donald Trump to end the conflict with Iran or seek congressional authorisation to continue it. The move came in the House of Representatives in Washington after it became clear the measure did not have enough support to pass. The decision marks a fresh sign of division inside the party over how far the president can go in military action without lawmakers' approval.The measure was designed to force a choice between ending the conflict and obtaining authorisation from Congress. According to the supplied material,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 03:31 LONDON
Iran and Oman discuss ship payment system for Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman are in talks over a ship payment system linked to the Strait of Hormuz, according to the supplied material. The discussions centre on maritime access through one of the world's most strategically important shipping routes. The talks are being framed as part of wider efforts connected to the war and its impact on global markets.The only confirmed detail in the source material is that the discussions are underway between the Iranian government and Oman. The material does not give a timetable, a location for the talks, or any formal announcement from either side. It also says the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
Australian women and children leave Al-Roj camp in Syria for return to Australia
A group of Australian women and children has left the Al-Roj refugee camp in north-eastern Syria and is believed to be heading back to Australia. The group departed on Thursday afternoon local time on a bus seen leaving the camp, according to the supplied report. It is understood they are travelling first towards Damascus before continuing on to Australia, although the timing of that onward journey is not yet clear.The departure comes after an earlier return to Australia earlier this month by four women and nine children. Three of the women in that earlier group were arrested and charged by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
U.S. used more advanced interceptors than Israel in defence against Iran attacks, Pentagon data show
The American military expended far more advanced interceptors than Israeli forces while helping defend Israel during hostilities with Iran, according to Defence Department data. The assessment points to a significant role for U.S. air and missile defence assets in the current confrontation. It also underlines the scale of the burden carried by Washington as the conflict has intensified.The data cited by the Defence Department indicate that U.S. systems were used more heavily than Israel's own forces in intercepting incoming threats. The row does not give a precise number of interceptors fired, nor does it specify the exact timing of each... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
Ukraine says it struck Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara region
Ukraine says it carried out a long-range drone strike on the Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara region, causing a large fire at the site. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the facility had been hit and shared video showing flames and black smoke rising from what appeared to be the refinery. The attack was reported on Thursday and is the latest in a series of Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.Zelenskyy said he thanked the Unmanned Systems Forces and the Special Operations Forces for what he described as a precise operation. The Special Operations Forces said they had worked with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
Iran reviews latest US position as Trump renews attack threat
Iran said on Thursday it was reviewing Washington's latest position on ending the war, after US President Donald Trump said he was prepared to wait a few days to "get the right answers" from Tehran. Trump also warned that renewed attacks could follow if Iran does not agree to a deal. The comments point to a fresh round of pressure in the talks, with both sides still publicly signalling that military options remain on the table.The latest statement from Tehran confirms that the American position has been received and is under review. The new remarks from Trump add a clearer... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 11:29 LONDON
Fed minutes signal openness to higher rates as Iran war upends outlook
Minutes from the Federal Reserve's April meeting show that most officials were open to the possibility of higher interest rates, according to the record of the session. The meeting took place as the war with Iran was already reshaping the outlook for the US economy. It was also Jerome H.Powell's last meeting as chair, giving the record added significance for markets watching the central bank's next move. The minutes indicate that the discussion among policymakers was influenced by a rapidly changing external environment rather than by a single domestic data point. The war with Iran was described as having upended... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
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
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 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
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
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
