Iran publishes new Strait of Hormuz map as Gulf states warn shipping firms
Iran has published a new map claiming regulatory control over a stretch of the Strait of Hormuz that extends into waters the United Arab Emirates and Oman regard as their own territory. The move has prompted five Gulf states to warn shipping companies not to comply with Iran's designated route or authority. The dispute centres on one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints, where even limited changes to transit rules can affect commercial shipping and regional security.According to the map posted by Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority, the claimed management zone runs from Kuh-e Mobarak in Iran to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
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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
Trump says he is fixing DC landmarks ahead of July 4, touts Interior-led restoration push
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "I hope the Public is watching as the Department of the Interior, Doug Burgum, and myself, are opening up many of the decades old, closed Fountains throughout the D. So far, over 20 have been revitalized, and fixed, looking better than the day they were built, many years ago. We have some left, some were in very bad and difficult condition, but we will get them all done in a short time. C. is being reawakened as to its Beauty, Elegance, and Charm. The "Granddaddy" of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 23:30 LONDON
President Trump Truth Social post: Shockingly, Republicans have kept the very important position of "Parliamentarian" in the hands of a w...
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 20 May 2026 at 16:13 BST: "Shockingly, Republicans have kept the very important position of "Parliamentarian" in the hands of a woman, Elizabeth MacDonough, who was appointed, long ago, by Barack Hussein Obama and a vicious Lunatic known as Senator Harry Reid, who ran the Senate for the Dumocrats with an "iron fist." Over the years, she has been brutal to Republicans, but not so to the Dumocrats, So why has she not been replaced? There are many fair people who would be qualified for that vital job." "The Republicans play a... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
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Nato jet shoots down drone over central Estonia after suspected jamming
Estonia says a Nato fighter jet shot down a drone over its territory on Tuesday, in an incident officials believe may have involved a Ukrainian projectile diverted by Russian electronic jamming. Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur said a Romanian F-16 fired a missile at the drone, which came down in a marshy area between Lake Võrtsjärv and the town of Põltsamaa in central Estonia. No damage was reported, and local media later published photos said to show drone fragments on the ground.Pevkur said the drone was shot down shortly after 12:00 local time, or 09:00 GMT, after Estonia received early information... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 20:31 LONDON
Labour confirms Andy Burnham as Makerfield by-election candidate
Political parties have begun naming candidates for the forthcoming by-election in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield. The contest was triggered after Labour MP Josh Simons said he would step down to allow Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham the chance to seek a return to the House of Commons. The date of the by-election has not yet been confirmed, but several parties have already moved to select their candidates.Labour has officially confirmed Burnham as its candidate. Burnham, a former Labour government minister, has served as the region's metropolitan mayor since 2017. Reform UK has named Robert Kenyon, a self-employed plumber... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 17:02 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
London court hears stabbing of journalist Pouria Zeraati was ordered on behalf of Iran
A London court has heard that the stabbing of journalist Pouria Zeraati in Wimbledon was a planned attack ordered by a third party acting on behalf of the Iranian state. Two Romanian men, George Stana, 25, and Nandito Badea, 21, are on trial at Woolwich Crown Court over the assault, which prosecutors say left Zeraati with three stab wounds in his leg. The case centres on an attack in late March 2024 near his home in south-west London.Prosecutor Duncan Atkinson KC told the jury the violence was not a random assault or robbery, but a targeted operation preceded by reconnaissance.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 18:59 LONDON
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Soldier dies after fall from horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show
A 24-year-old soldier has died after falling from her horse at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in Windsor, Berkshire. Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, fell shortly after 19:00 BST while leaving the arena after a display. She received medical treatment but died at the scene.Buckingham Palace said King Charles III and other members of the royal family were present at the arena when the incident happened. A palace spokesperson said the King was shocked and saddened by the death and would be in touch with the family to share his personal condolences. The Ministry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
Russia reports three killed in large Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region
Russia says a large Ukrainian drone attack overnight killed three people in the Moscow region and injured 12 in the capital, in one of the biggest such barrages reported since the start of the war. Russian officials said drones were intercepted across multiple regions, with the Moscow area among the worst affected. The attack also led to damage at a city oil refinery and reports of drone wreckage at Sheremetyevo Airport.Regional governor Andrei Vorobiev said air defences had been repelling a large-scale UAV attack on the capital region since around 03:00 local time. He said a woman was killed in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 09:30 LONDON
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 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
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