US-Iran conflict enters election-sensitive phase as sanctions and strikes continue
The conflict between the United States and Iran is now being shaped as much by domestic politics in Washington as by the fighting itself. According to the supplied material, the two sides have exchanged attacks this week, while senior advisers to President Donald Trump are trying to prevent the war from returning to all-out conflict before the US midterm elections on November 3. The latest phase comes as the administration keeps military pressure on Iran while also leaning more heavily on sanctions and maritime restrictions.The rows say Washington announced its so-called "Economic D-Day" in August, sanctioning 60 entities it says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 12:59 LONDON
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China Declines Comment on Singapore Arrests in Guangxi and Pacific Missile Test Criticism
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun used a September 4, 2026 press conference to decline detailed comment on the arrest of 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi. The arrests were described by CNA as the result of a law enforcement operation against suspected pyramid scheme activities. Guo said China handles cases involving illegal or criminal activities by foreign nationals on Chinese soil in accordance with the law and protects their lawful rights. Guo referred questions on the specific charges, the investigation timeline, and the handling of the case to Chinese competent authorities. When CNA asked about coordination with Singaporean authorities, possible next... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 11:30 LONDON
US investigates alleged wedding strike in southern Iran as Tehran says it hit bases in Kuwait and the UAE
The United States says it is investigating Iranian claims that a missile strike hit a wedding in southern Iran, killing at least four people and injuring dozens more. Vice-President JD Vance said he was "extremely sceptical" about the allegation, but confirmed the administration would examine it. Iran says the strike hit a home in Sirik, in the country's south near the Strait of Hormuz, and has described the incident as a war crime.The Iranian Red Crescent Society said shrapnel from a missile struck the ceremony on Tuesday, leaving 67 people hurt and killing at least four. Iranian state media later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 23:59 LONDON
Russian nuclear general shot in Saratov as investigation continues
A senior Russian military officer linked to long-range bomber forces has been shot and left in critical condition in the Saratov region, according to the supplied report. Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich was reportedly attacked outside his home in Saratov after a gunman on a motorcycle opened fire. He was hit in the face and chest and later flown to Moscow for treatment.The report says the shooting is being treated as a suspected assassination attempt, with Ukrainian reporting describing it as a targeted attack. It also says Varpakhovich is associated with Russia's 22nd Guards Heavy Bomber Aviation Division, a unit based... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 19:01 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
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
