Trump says Iran war is effectively over as Qatar-mediated talks continue
Trump said on Monday that the war with Iran is now "effectively over" militarily, while again leaving open the possibility of renewed US strikes if needed. Speaking at the White House, he said there was "positive momentum" toward ending the conflict and that the United States was keeping the current status quo. He also said further strikes were "quite unlikely," but repeated that Washington was "locked and loaded" if circumstances changed.The president met Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani at the White House, in what he described as an "excellent conversation." Trump later said on Truth Social... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 10:29 LONDON
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Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi as US-led negotiations focus on security guarantees and territory
The new round of talks aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine opened in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, with Ukrainian, American and European representatives meeting ahead of planned trilateral discussions involving Kyiv, Moscow and Washington. The negotiations come as reports emerged that both sides have shown "a little bit of flexibility" on territorial questions, although no details were given. The talks are taking place in the United Arab Emirates and are being watched closely for signs of whether the diplomatic process can move beyond broad principles.A senior American official said territorial disputes could not be settled without agreement on the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 08:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Turkey blast, Gaza storm and Iran tensions dominate a crowded global briefing
A blast at a steel plant in Turkey's Izmir province has killed 17 people and sparked a fire at an industrial complex in the Aliaga district, with investigators still working to establish the cause. 🔗In the Middle East, Donald Trump said the war with Iran is now effectively over militarily and that further US strikes are highly unlikely, even as he said negotiations continue. He also posted that Iran's nuclear weapon ambitions are non negotiable and that the United States is locked and loaded if the situation changes. 🔗 🔗The fallout from the conflict is still rippling through the region... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 10 Nov 2026 08:50 LONDON
White House sends 26 nominations and one withdrawal to the Senate
The White House sent a large nominations package to the Senate covering 26 names and one withdrawal. The slate spans federal courts, diplomacy, national security, energy, transportation, labor, and independent regulatory agencies. Judicial nominations include Philip Lawrence Aubart for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, Gregory Todd Butler for the Fifth Circuit, Joseph Patrick Falvey for the Northern District of Indiana, Eric James Hamilton for the District of Nebraska, and Brian S. Meyers for the Eastern District of North Carolina. The package also names Fernando Campoamor-Sanchez, Roman Marian Chaban, and Eric Sebastian Glover for the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 09 Nov 2026 23:30 LONDON
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Trump says Iran nuclear weapon is non-negotiable, U.S. is 'locked and loaded' if the situation changes
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "I had an excellent conversation with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Prime Minister of Qatar, wherein much was discussed with respect to the Islamic Republic of Iran. Most importantly, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and others, would prefer the status quo, in other words, a continuation of the Greatest Naval Blockade in History, and the new Operation Iron Gate, Therefore, Land and Sea. All have agreed that Iran cannot have a Nuclear Weapon, That is non-negotiable! Should there be any change... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 09 Nov 2026 21:30 LONDON
Egypt says Iran and the United States want negotiations as Gaza and regional tensions persist
Egypt's foreign minister has said he believes both Iran and the United States want to negotiate, but warned that a concrete deal is still needed to prevent another round of escalation. Badr Abdelatty made the remarks in an interview, speaking as regional tensions remain high across the Middle East. He also linked the comments to stalled efforts on Gaza and to wider security concerns involving Saudi Arabia and Yemen.Abdelatty said Cairo thought both Tehran and Washington were working toward negotiations, but stressed that this alone was not enough. "That is not enough to prevent another round of escalation. That is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Nov 2026 20:01 LONDON
Day News Recap: Trump Iran pressure, Ukraine diplomacy and regional shocks dominate a volatile day
Donald Trump said he may meet Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in China next week, while also claiming the United States has nearly sealed Iran off and that Task Force Iron Gate is active against Tehran’s weapons transport routes. The White House pressure campaign comes as Washington weighs tougher action and Trump continues to frame the Iran confrontation as part of a broader strategic push. 🔗 🔗 🔗Diplomatic efforts around Iran and Ukraine intensified in parallel. European representatives are set to join US mediated peace talks on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, the G7 foreign ministers are meeting in Paris with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 09 Nov 2026 18:36 LONDON
US strikes reported on Iran's Qeshm island as pressure continues
Iran says overnight US strikes hit Qeshm island in Hormozgan province, adding to a series of reported attacks in the same area near the Strait of Hormuz. Ahmad Nafisi, the deputy governor for Hormozgan, said on Monday morning that the southern island was targeted overnight. He said no residential or commercial areas and no vital infrastructure were damaged.The latest account comes as talks continue in an effort to prevent larger US attacks on Iran. The US has not directly acknowledged the overnight strikes, but Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeated Washington's description of similar recent attacks on Qeshm as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Nov 2026 15:31 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: US strikes Iran as diplomacy widens and Ukraine peace talks gather pace
President Donald Trump said the United States has won the war with Iran and warned that renewed fighting was highly unlikely, after US forces struck Qeshm Island and other targets, a sharp escalation that he cast as a decisive victory. 🔗At the same time, diplomacy has not stopped. Iran has put forward a new two day proposal through Qatari mediators, and Washington is examining it as talks continue over Tehran's nuclear programme ahead of a White House meeting. 🔗Iran is also tightening domestic security controls, warning of tough punishment for protests as authorities try to project firmness amid fears of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 09 Nov 2026 12:27 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Trump Iran stance dominates as Europe joins Ukraine talks and markets turn risk off
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran to stop what he called a real nuclear threat, as Trump defended his decision amid stalled diplomacy. Rubio also said a renewed US strike on Iran was highly unlikely if talks on Tehran's nuclear programme and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz moved forward. 🔗 🔗Trump added that Task Force Iron Gate was active in Iran alongside what he described as a near total naval blockade, while House Democrats backed an impeachment push against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over allegations tied to the Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 09 Nov 2026 08:52 LONDON
Day News Recap: Ukraine power cuts deepen as Middle East tensions and US politics shift
Russia intensified pressure on Ukraine with overnight strikes that left more than 850,000 people without power, while separate attacks damaged energy facilities, a major bridge in the Kyiv region and a kindergarten, as repair crews worked through the cold. A ceasefire also allowed some residents to leave Russian controlled Oleshky in southern Ukraine amid forced starvation claims. 🔗 🔗 🔗Diplomatic efforts around the war moved forward as France said European representatives will join upcoming US mediated talks in Abu Dhabi, and Ukraine is watching the new US congressional balance closely after Democrats won control of both houses, a result Kyiv... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 08 Nov 2026 18:29 LONDON
Trump signals a tightening U.S. pressure campaign on Iran with a de facto blockade
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Task Force Iron Gate is in full force and effect in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Coupled with history's greatest Naval Blockade, very little gets into, or out of, Iran!" - "I will be interviewed tonight on "60 Minutes." Hopefully, they will show all the good things we've done over the past 2 years, not even including the First Term, which was incredible. If we get help from the Republican Senate, we can still do things that are unbelievable!" - "America took a giant step back... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 Nov 2026 14:00 LONDON
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Russian strikes hit Kyiv region infrastructure and bridge as winter pressure grows
Ukraine said Russian strikes damaged energy facilities, a major bridge in Kyiv and a kindergarten in the capital region, as emergency crews worked through the wreckage. Footage released by Ukraine's emergency services showed firefighters tackling burning industrial structures while debris was cleared from damaged buildings. Five people were reported wounded in the attacks, which also left a large crater in the grounds of the kindergarten.The latest damage adds to earlier reports of strikes on Kyiv and surrounding areas, but this update confirms a wider impact on critical infrastructure. Officials said the attacks hit energy facilities as well as the bridge,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 21:59 LONDON
Russian diesel tankers divert as Trump-Putin deal fails to deliver US cargoes
At least three tankers carrying Russian diesel have changed course after a deal between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin failed to deliver cargoes to the United States. The shipments were meant to reach the American market under an October agreement, but none has arrived so far. The latest vessel-tracking data suggests the plan is now under strain.The supplied report says buyers are worried about legal exposure because Congress's ban on Russian energy imports remains in place. It adds that Russia has sent out four diesel tankers since the deal was agreed, with the Talisman and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 13:09 LONDON
Iran security chief meets Putin in Moscow amid gas pipeline talks
Iran's top security official has met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and delivered a personal message from Iran's supreme leader, according to the latest confirmed details from the visit. The meeting was not announced in advance and took place as the two sides discussed regional security and possible energy cooperation. It adds a new layer to already close ties between Moscow and Tehran at a time of wider conflict in the region.The Iranian official, identified as the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, said the talks covered what he described as strengthening ties, the post-war situation and regional... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 15:59 LONDON
US midterm results spark fears in Israel over future of bilateral ties
Israel's political establishment is reacting with concern after the latest US midterm results, with some figures warning that the outcome could mark a generational shift in relations between the two countries. The debate has been sharpened by the fact that Israel's ties with the United States became a campaign issue in races across America. Israeli commentators and opposition politicians are now openly questioning how much support can be assumed in Washington going forward.A prominent columnist in Israel's largest-selling newspaper described the moment as a "generational sea change" and said the Netanyahu government had "sown the wind and reaped the tsunami."... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 15:32 LONDON
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Possible Trump-Xi-Putin meeting on APEC sidelines in Shenzhen draws coordination efforts
China and Russia are working on the possibility of a three-way meeting between Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of this month's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen. Chinese officials said they are in communication with relevant parties, while the Kremlin said work is under way to coordinate the encounter. If it happens, it would be the first formal meeting of the three leaders together.Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in Beijing that China is in communication with relevant parties regarding a meeting between the three heads of state. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said work... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 14:30 LONDON
Trump says Russia-Ukraine deal is close as Abu Dhabi talks approach
US President Donald Trump said a Russia-Ukraine agreement could be close after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, at the White House. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said he believed the sides were "very close" to settling the war, but he declined to give details of his conversation. He also said any agreement could involve "more than Ukraine" and might extend to "all of Europe".The comments came after a diplomatic gathering hosted by First Lady Melania Trump that brought Russian and Ukrainian representatives together in Washington. That event was linked to a six-day local truce in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Nov 2026 00:59 LONDON
Oil falls below $100 as markets bet on possible Iran war de-escalation after U.S. midterm shift
Oil prices fell below $100 a barrel after Brent and West Texas Intermediate both dropped more than 8% in the previous session, as traders reacted to the Republican Party losing control of Congress in the U.S. midterm elections. The move reflected a growing market view that the political shift in Washington could increase the chances of a negotiated end to the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Brent closed at $94.62 a barrel and WTI at $88.12, both their lowest levels since 31 August.The decline came after the Republican defeat, which left President Donald Trump facing a Congress... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 12:29 LONDON
Zelensky says 90-minute talks with US envoys as Abu Dhabi diplomacy advances
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held a detailed 90-minute conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as preparations intensified for a new round of diplomacy involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States. The talks are due to take place in Abu Dhabi on 10 and 11 November, and are being described as the first three-sided meetings since February. Zelensky made the comments while in Madrid, saying the negotiations must move forward quickly to end the war.The latest contacts also include a planned meeting at the White House involving representatives of Russia and Ukraine, to be hosted by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 04:05 LONDON
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EU to lead urgent Brussels talks on Ukraine support as winter pressure grows
The European Commission is set to hold talks in Brussels with the United States, France, Germany, Britain, NATO and the World Bank on support for Ukraine. The discussions are focused on how to help Kyiv through the winter and how to back the US-led peace process, with upcoming negotiations due in Abu Dhabi. The meeting comes as European officials seek to keep diplomatic momentum moving while the war continues to place pressure on Ukraine's energy system and transport routes.According to the supplied report, US negotiators are expected to meet their European partners in Brussels, with the talks linked to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 09:32 LONDON
US Justice Department expands Alaska Senate election probe as target letters are sent
The US Justice Department has expanded its investigation into allegations tied to Alaska's US Senate race, sending target letters to several people, including attorney Marc Elias. The move marks a new stage in a politically charged probe that has focused on claims that Democrats backed a spoiler candidate to confuse voters. The investigation is unfolding as the state's Senate contest remains pivotal in the fight for control of the chamber.Elias said in a statement that he was being targeted on Election Day and rejected the inquiry as a sham investigation. Federal prosecutors have told recipients of the letters that they... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Nov 2026 01:03 LONDON
Rama warns Serbia's new leaders are unlikely to recognise Kosovo
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has said Serbia's new leadership is unlikely to change its refusal to recognise Kosovo, keeping one of the Balkans' most persistent disputes at the centre of the region's EU path. He made the remarks at the Enlargement Summit in Brussels, where he said the Student List, which won Serbia's recent election, remained unwilling to discuss recognition. Rama said that meant the position in Belgrade would not change.Rama described recognition of Kosovo as the "dearest subject" for Albanians and said the Serbian student movement, like most political forces in the country, still views Kosovo as an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 15:03 LONDON
China steps up Gulf diplomacy as Trump-Xi meeting approaches
China has stepped up its diplomatic engagement with Gulf and regional leaders, with senior officials holding a series of meetings in Beijing. President Xi Jinping hosted Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on a state visit, while Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Saudi Arabia's national security adviser, Musaad bin Mohammed Al Aiban, and Iran's deputy secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Bagheri Kani. The activity comes as Beijing seeks to project influence in the Middle East ahead of a planned meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in Shenzhen later this month.According to a Chinese... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Nov 2026 13:35 LONDON
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The Sovereign Shakedown: Trump’s High-Stakes Table, the Russian Mirror, and the Main Street
The veneer of institutional diplomacy has been entirely stripped away, revealing a raw and unvarnished reality. The global order is no longer governed by treaties, norms, or multilateral consensus. It is dictated by the unrestrained exercise of coercive leverage. Under the current doctrine emanating from Washington, the complex machinery of international relations has been reduced to a binary instrument of absolute dominance. We have entered the era of the unilateral ultimatum, where the traditional boundaries of sovereignty are subordinated to the whims of an administration operating less like a representative republic and more like a global syndicate. This is not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Oct 2026 18:59 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 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
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
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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
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
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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
