US reportedly strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island near Strait of Hormuz
US forces have reportedly struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island, near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report citing a US official. The incident was said to have taken place on Sunday, with the launchers reportedly located on the Iranian island in the northern part of the waterway. The reported strike comes amid heightened concern over activity around one of the world's most strategically important shipping routes.According to the report, Revolutionary Guard forces were observed preparing to launch rockets carrying sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz. That detail, if confirmed, would suggest an attempt to threaten or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 20:59 LONDON
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Trump intensifies tariff pressure on Canada, signaling broader North American trade confrontation
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Let all Canadian Companies that are doing business with America move to the United States, immediately. Many of them are Companies that moved out years ago due to stupid U. When you move back, there are no TARIFFS!" - "When I announced that I was running in the 2024 Presidential Election, right at the beginning, Ford was getting ready to close their Big Factory, in Detroit. Then, because I was leading in the Polls, they figured they would leave it open a little longer to see... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 19:30 LONDON
Trump says US will refill petroleum reserves using Venezuelan oil
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "RT @sergiogorPresident Trump is the Greatest JOBS President in American History. He works tirelessly every day to create millions of high-paying Jobs, drive Trillions of Dollars in Investment, and reinvigorate our Economy. Just this week, President Trump and the Prime Minister of Bangladesh made another incredible Deal, with Bangladesh committing to spend Billions of Dollars to buy more Boeing Aircraft, significantly increasing their initial order. Our President is Making America, and our partners, Great Again!" - "One of the things I am going to do with... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 17:30 LONDON
Trump says US will begin refilling Strategic Petroleum Reserve with Venezuelan oil
President Donald Trump has said the United States will begin refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve shortly using oil linked to a newly announced deal with Venezuela. In a post on social media, he said the process would begin "very shortly" and described the Venezuelan oil as a "gift" to the American people. The statement comes as the reserve has been drawn down sharply in recent years and was reported to be near a 44-year low.Trump said the reserve had been made "virtually" empty, blaming former President Joe Biden for the decline. The reserve is the country's emergency crude stockpile and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 17:29 LONDON
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Death toll rises to 38 after Russian strike on arms depot near Kyiv
The death toll from a Russian strike on an arms depot near Kyiv has risen to 38, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The blast and resulting fires hit the village of Myla, west of the capital, and emergency crews were still working at the site on Sunday. Zelenskyy said bomb disposal teams were also clearing the area as firefighters continued to extinguish fires and explosions.Officials said 20 people were injured and four remained missing. The attack is now described as the deadliest in the war so far this year, and it is the second munitions-depot strike near Kyiv within two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 14:29 LONDON
Six months on, war with Iran deepens pressure at home and at sea
More than six months into the war on Iran, the pressure on ordinary people is described as worsening, with no short-term relief expected. The supplied material says life for most Iranians has deteriorated and that daily life has become a struggle for much of the country's population of about 90 million. It also says the conflict began on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes and has continued to reshape politics, security and the economy inside Iran.The report says Iran's military and political establishment has adapted to the war without making major concessions to its ideological principles. It also describes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 13:59 LONDON
Iran's supreme leader urges Muslim unity against the United States and Israel
Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has called on Muslim nations to unite against the United States and Israel in a message released on Sunday, as the war in the Middle East reached its six-month mark. He also urged Iranians to close ranks internally and avoid actions that could weaken social cohesion. The statement places Iran's top authority at the centre of a renewed political message aimed both at the region and at the domestic audience.According to the message, Khamenei told regional leaders to recognise what he described as their real enemy, understand its plan and confront it. He identified the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 11:30 LONDON
Putin and Xi due in Kyrgyzstan for SCO summit as bloc marks 25 years
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are due in Kyrgyzstan on Monday for a two-day summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Group in the capital, Bishkek. The gathering is expected to bring together around a dozen heads of state, including the leaders of Iran and India. It comes as the regional bloc marks 25 years since its founding.The summit is being held in Bishkek and is set to include a plenary session chaired by Kyrgyz leader Sadyr Japarov. Iran will be represented by President Masoud Pezeshkian, while India's Narendra Modi and Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif are also due to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 07:00 LONDON
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US-Venezuela oil deal announced as Caracas says it retains sovereignty over reserves
Venezuela has said it will retain sovereignty and ownership of its oil resources after the announcement of a 25-year agreement with the United States covering more than 65 billion barrels of proven reserves. In a televised address, interim President Delcy Rodriguez said the project would allow Venezuela to develop its oil industry while keeping control of its natural resources. She said the arrangement would involve 17 strategic oilfields and an initial production target of 1.5 million barrels per day.Rodriguez said $19 from every barrel sold to the United States would flow to Caracas under the deal, which she said could... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 05:29 LONDON
Turkiye summons Ukraine ambassador after Black Sea attacks on Turkish-operated vessels
Turkiye has summoned Ukraine's ambassador in Ankara after two Turkish-operated vessels were struck in the Black Sea this week. The move follows separate incidents involving the Lider Bordo Mavi and the Lider Kocatepe, both of which were linked to operations in the same area. Turkish officials said they raised concerns about the safety of people, assets, navigation and the environment in the Black Sea.According to the supplied report, Turkish officials communicated their concerns to Ambassador Naryman Dzhelialo at the foreign ministry on Saturday. The ministry said the warning was delivered in the context of attacks on civilian shipping and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 19:29 LONDON
Florida resident convicted in nearly $1 million aircraft-parts smuggling case tied to Russia
Alexander Mamonov, a 62-year-old Russian expat living in south Florida, has been convicted on 12 counts in a case involving the illegal export of aircraft parts to Russia. Prosecutors said the scheme covered more than $900,000 worth of equipment and was designed to conceal the true destination of the shipments. The verdict was returned this week after a jury trial.According to the supplied material, Mamonov was found to have used fake labels, misleading destination claims and financial transactions to hide the movement of the parts. He allegedly told suppliers the goods were bound for countries including China and the United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 15:02 LONDON
Royal Navy tracks Russian warships and sanctioned cargo vessels in North Sea and Channel
Royal Navy warships and a helicopter spent three days tracking Russian Navy vessels and sanctioned cargo ships in the North Sea and English Channel, in what the UK described as an intense maritime security operation. The monitoring took place last week and involved ships and aircraft following the movement of four vessels through UK waters. The operation focused on Russian naval activity and cargo shipping linked to sanctions enforcement.The Royal Navy said HMS Duncan, HMS St Albans and HMS Severn used radar to track the vessels, while a Merlin helicopter provided surveillance from the air. During the operation, the Russian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 13:30 LONDON
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Iran acknowledges war damage as trade slumps and leaders signal diplomacy and defiance
Iran's leaders have publicly acknowledged the economic strain caused by six months of war with the United States, saying foreign trade has fallen sharply and that the government must now focus on inflation, jobs and prices. The comments came on Saturday as Tehran also said it would continue to defend its interests and maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz. The statements amount to a rare admission of the scale of the damage while reinforcing a message that Iran does not intend to yield to pressure.President Masoud Pezeshkian said sanctions and a US naval blockade had caused exports and imports... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
Trump says U.S. has struck Venezuela oil agreement and taken majority control of reserves
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Very sad to hear about the passing of King Harald of Norway, A strong, proud, and greatly respected man. He loved his Country, and was truly loved and respected by his people. Our hearts are with the Royal Family, and all of Norway, during this difficult time. - "BREAKING NEWS: The United States of America has just entered into an Agreement with the Country of Venezuela on, THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY! At my direction, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of War... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Aug 2026 03:00 LONDON
Kilometre-long petrol queues in Tehran as Iran confirms fuel price rise
Long queues stretched for kilometres outside petrol stations in Tehran and other Iranian cities in the early hours of Thursday as a daily fuel shortfall collided with panic buying. Videos posted on social media showed lines of vehicles forming in the capital and in nearby Karaj around midnight on Wednesday and continuing into the early morning. Several stations closed before demand could be met, adding to the disruption seen by drivers.Officials said the immediate trigger was a surge in demand driven by rumours of shortages, but they also confirmed that petrol prices will rise. Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah, Iran's vice president... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 12:02 LONDON
Qatari PM heads to Tehran as mediation efforts continue over US-Iran talks
Qatar's prime minister is due in Tehran on Thursday for talks aimed at de-escalating tensions and reviving dialogue between Iran and the United States. The visit comes as the wider conflict has entered its sixth month without a diplomatic breakthrough. Qatar said the trip reflects its view that diplomacy remains the best way to resolve differences and support stability in the region.A spokesman for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani will meet a number of Iranian officials. According to the statement, the discussions will focus on ways to reduce tensions and create... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 04:59 LONDON
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US sanctions Palestine Action and allied groups amid wider crackdown
The United States has imposed sanctions on Palestine Action, the pro-Palestine network Masar Badil, and Autistici Inventati, an Italy-based group that provides digital services to left-wing organisations. The move was announced by the US Department of the Treasury on Wednesday and comes as the administration of President Donald Trump intensifies what it describes as a global crackdown on critics of Israel. Palestine Action rejected the sanctions and linked them to the group's legal fight in the United Kingdom.According to the Treasury, the measures include financial penalties against the three organisations. Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori said the US action should... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 19:32 LONDON
US-Iran standoff deepens as Trump says he is not in a hurry for talks
United States President Donald Trump has said he has "no time schedule" for Iran to return to negotiations, sharpening the public standoff over the conflict between Washington and Tehran. In comments to Al Jazeera, Trump said he was "not in a hurry" and repeated that the United States was "winning very big." He also accused Iran of economic collapse and harsh treatment of protesters, while saying he would wait "whatever it takes" for talks to resume. The remarks came as the United States announced enhanced sanctions on Iran and 60 entities in other countries doing business with it.Officials have described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 15:30 LONDON
Iranian rial falls past 2 million per dollar as sanctions and war pressure deepen
Iran's rial has fallen to a new all-time low on the free market, dropping past 2 million rials to one US dollar. The move comes as sanctions and the economic fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran continue to weigh on households and businesses. The currency slide has added to pressure on prices for basic goods and medicines in Tehran and beyond.The report says Washington has imposed its toughest sanctions yet in an effort to squeeze Tehran's economy. It also says Iran's economy has already been weakened by decades of US and international sanctions, particularly measures linked to its nuclear... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list as investment barriers fall
The United States has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after 47 years, in a move Washington says clears the final major barriers to private sector investment and Syria's reintegration into the global economy. The decision also removes Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, from the US list of global terrorist organisations. It marks another major shift in US policy toward Syria's new leadership.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the move reflected the Syrian government's positive actions to distance itself from acts of international terrorism. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the change would help foster... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 04:02 LONDON
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US escalates sanctions campaign against International Criminal Court officials
The Trump administration has escalated its sanctions campaign against the International Criminal Court, targeting several of the court's lawyers and announcing fresh sanctions on its president, Tomoko Akane. The move was described by Secretary of State Marco Rubio as part of a wider effort to "dismantle" the court, and it has prompted concern in Australia, where officials are said to be dismayed. The development adds fresh pressure to an already strained relationship between Washington and the international tribunal.According to the supplied material, the latest sanctions were announced last week and also include senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, who is Senegalese.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 20:59 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
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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