Trump signals no rush on Iran nuclear deal, sanctions stay until agreement is signed
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 24 May 2026 at 15:10 BST: "One of the worst deals ever made by our Country was the Iran Nuclear Deal, put forth and signed into existence by Barack Hussein Obama and the rank amateurs of the Obama Administration. It was a direct path to Iran developing a Nuclear Weapon." "Not so with the transaction currently being negotiated with Iran by the Trump Administration - THE EXACT OPPOSITE, in fact! The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 24 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
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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
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
EU extends sanctions framework to target Iran over Strait of Hormuz navigation threats
The Council of the European Union has extended the bloc's restrictive measures framework so it can now be used against individuals and entities involved in Iran's actions and policies that threaten freedom of navigation in the Middle East. The amended framework is aimed at conduct affecting transit passage and innocent passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The Council said the decision was taken today and implements the political agreement reached by EU foreign affairs ministers on 21 April 2026. The new scope gives the EU authority to introduce further restrictive measures in response to Iran's actions undermining the freedom of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 22:30 LONDON
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Trump posts personal and domestic updates, no geopolitical signal
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "The LEGENDARY NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch tragically and unexpectedly passed away yesterday. He was a true talent who loved NASCAR and its fans. He was a two time Cup Champion, and holds the All Time Record for WINS in NASCAR's Top Three series, and even won another just last weekend. Kyle's wife, Samantha, and their two beautiful children are in our thoughts and prayers. Samantha was at the White House in October, for IVF. - "Unfortunately, after having done a great job, Tulsi Gabbard will be... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
Trump escalates pressure on Iran with surrender rhetoric amid conflict
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "I gave up a lot of money in allowing the just announced Anti-Weaponization Fund to go forward. I could have settled my case, including the illegal release of my Tax Returns and the equally illegal BREAK IN of Mar-a-Lago, for an absolute fortune. Instead, I am helping others, who were so badly abused by an evil, corrupt, and weaponized Biden Administration, receive, at long last, JUSTICE!" - "People don't remember that Thom Tillis, the weak and ineffective Senator from the Great State of North Carolina, a... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
Ireland joins EU push for ban on trade with occupied territories settlements
Ireland has joined nine other EU member states in calling on the European Commission to bring forward proposals to ban trade with illegal settlements in occupied territories. The appeal was made in Brussels during the Foreign Affairs Council on Trade, where ministers were discussing economic security. Irish Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence Minister Helen McEntee said Europe should not defend a rules-based international order while allowing trade with settlements it regards as illegal.McEntee said the issue was raised at the council meeting on 22 May and that Ireland was pressing the Commission to act. In her statement, she said illegal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 13:30 LONDON
China and Russia condemn U.S. criminal charges against former Cuban president Raul Castro
China has criticised the United States for filing criminal charges against former Cuban president Raul Castro, in a fresh diplomatic clash over pressure on Cuba. Russia has also said the U.S. actions cannot be condoned. The dispute adds to tensions between Washington and two of Cuba's major international backers, with the immediate focus on the Trump administration's latest move against the island.Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that the United States needed to stop using sanctions and judicial measures against Cuba. He also said Washington should stop threatening Cuba with force at every turn. The comments came... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 May 2026 10:00 LONDON
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Exxon nears deal to resume pumping oil in Venezuela
Exxon is negotiating a deal to pump oil in Venezuela, according to the supplied report. The move would end a standoff with the country's socialist rulers and could reopen a major energy relationship that has been frozen for years. The development is being described as a political win for President Trump.The report says the talks are still under way and that no final agreement has been announced. It identifies Exxon as the U.S. oil giant involved in the negotiations. The timing of the report is May 21, 2026, and the account frames the talks as a significant shift in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 20:31 LONDON
Iranian MP says Tehran is restraining military from striking US fleet amid Gulf tensions
Political leaders in Tehran are holding back the military from launching high-intensity attacks on US naval assets in the Persian Gulf, according to an Iranian member of parliament on a key national security committee. The comments point to internal friction inside Iran's decision-making structure at a time of heightened tension over a US blockade and the risk of a naval confrontation. The lawmaker said the restraint was being applied by political authorities and traditional decision-making bodies rather than by the armed forces themselves.Ahmad Bakhshayesh Ardestani, who sits on the parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, said Iran had so... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 May 2026 15:00 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
Cuba says Trump administration is not negotiating in good faith
Cuba's ambassador to the United Nations has said Havana wants to talk, but accused the Trump administration of creating pretexts for military action. The remarks add a new public layer to already strained US-Cuba relations and frame the current contacts as politically fraught. The statement was made in an interview published on 20 May 2026.The ambassador said Cuba was open to dialogue, while arguing that Washington was not engaging in good faith. He said the administration was creating pretexts for military action, without providing further detail in the supplied material. The comments were made in the context of Cuba's dealings... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 21:00 LONDON
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UK loosens sanctions on Russian-refined fuel as prices rise
The UK has loosened sanctions on Russian oil products refined in third countries, in a move that affects diesel and jet fuel imports. The waiver begins on Wednesday and comes as fuel prices rise and supply concerns grow. The government also lifted some sanctions on the transport of Russian liquefied natural gas, or LNG.Officials said the overall sanctions regime remained tougher, but that extra flexibility was needed. The change applies to processed oil products made from Russian crude outside Russia, including fuel refined in places such as India and Turkey. The new rules for sanctioned processed oil products will run... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
G7 economic agenda strained by inflation fears and US-EU split over Russia oil sanctions
Inflation concerns are clouding the Group of Seven economic agenda as finance ministers prepare to discuss energy prices and sanctions policy. The immediate dispute centres on the Trump administration's decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia, which has put the United States at odds with Europe. The tension comes as the Iran war continues to unsettle markets and complicate the policy outlook for major advanced economies.The only confirmed detail in the supplied material is that the United States and Europe are at odds over the sanctions move. The report does not give a date for any formal G7 decision, but... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
Cuba warns it would defend itself if the United States attacks
Cuba's president has warned that the island would retaliate if it came under attack from the United States. He said Cuba has a legitimate right to defend itself against a military attack. The warning comes amid a fresh rise in tension between Havana and Washington.The immediate trigger, according to the supplied material, was remarks by Donald Trump in which he alluded to taking over the island. The same row also says additional US sanctions have been imposed on Cuba. No further details were provided on the timing or scope of those measures, but they are presented as part of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 11:32 LONDON
U.S. sanctions top Cuban officials and three government agencies
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on top Cuban officials and three government agencies in Cuba, including the police. The move was announced as part of a wider effort to increase pressure on the Cuban government. The action adds to an already strained relationship between Washington and Havana.The confirmed measures were reported on 18 May 2026 and published shortly afterwards. The sanctions target senior figures as well as state bodies, but the supplied material does not name the officials or the other two agencies. It is clear, however, that the police are among the institutions affected.The administration's stated approach, as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 01:31 LONDON
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Cuba warns of 'bloodbath' as US adds sanctions amid drone report
Cuba's president has warned of a "bloodbath" if the United States attacks, as Washington imposed fresh sanctions on the island's main intelligence agency and senior leaders. The warning came amid a sharp rise in tensions between the two countries, with both sides trading accusations over security and military intentions. The latest developments centre on claims that Havana has obtained more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran.President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Cuba had the right to defend itself, according to the supplied material. The sanctions were announced by the US Treasury, which targeted Cuba's main intelligence agency and top officials.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 00:29 LONDON
Pakistan relays fresh Iranian peace proposal to the United States
Pakistan has conveyed a new Iranian peace proposal to the United States as efforts to stabilise the Middle East war continue to stall. The proposal was passed on through Islamabad, which has been carrying messages between Tehran and Washington since hosting the only round of peace talks last month. The latest exchange comes as a fragile ceasefire remains in place after six weeks of war following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran.A Pakistani source said the sides were still struggling to narrow their differences and warned that time was short. The source said the two sides "keep changing their goalposts", adding: "We... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 17:01 LONDON
Trump threatens Iran as nuclear tensions rise over nuclear programme
The president has sought to force Iran to accept his terms on its nuclear programme or face renewed war, according to a report published on 18 May. The warning comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran have again intensified around Iran's nuclear activities. Iran has rejected the demands, setting up another round of confrontation over a long-running dispute.The report says the pressure is being applied directly by Donald Trump, who is pressing Iran to accept his conditions. It also says the threat of renewed war has been raised if Tehran does not comply. The account does not give details of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 13:00 LONDON
Iran says it has responded to latest US peace proposal as talks continue through Pakistani mediator
Iran says it has responded to a new US proposal aimed at ending the war, with exchanges continuing through a Pakistani mediator. The development comes as Washington and Tehran continue a negotiation process that has so far produced only one round of talks and has taken place under a fragile ceasefire in force since 8 April. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the concerns of the Iranian side had been conveyed to the American side, but he did not give details of the reply.Baqaei said the discussions were still under way through the Pakistani mediator, indicating that the two sides... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
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Syria Sees New Economic Opportunities as Middle East War Disrupts Strait Route
The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria because of its geography, according to the supplied report. The development is linked to efforts to find ways around a blocked strait, which has shifted attention toward alternative routes and transit points. The report does not give further operational detail, but it identifies Syria as a beneficiary of the disruption.The only confirmed fact in the supplied material is that the war has altered trade and transport calculations in the region. It says the search for alternatives to the blocked strait has led to Syria, suggesting the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 11:32 LONDON
Oil prices edge higher after Trump warning to Iran raises cease-fire doubts
Oil prices moved higher after President Donald Trump issued a new warning to Iran, adding to uncertainty around a cease-fire described as tenuous. The move came as markets reacted to the possibility that the truce in the war could prove fragile. The development has immediate significance for energy traders because tensions involving Iran can quickly affect expectations for supply and risk.The only confirmed detail in the supplied material is that prices rose after the warning, with the warning itself directed at Iran. The cease-fire is described as tenuous, but no further terms of the truce are provided in the source... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 06:59 LONDON
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
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
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