US condemns China's Scarborough Reef 'nature reserve' move amid South China Sea tensions
The United States has criticised China over a new move at Scarborough Reef in the disputed South China Sea, saying Beijing is using environmental language to strengthen its territorial claims. In a statement issued on Saturday, the US State Department said China was attempting to deny Filipino fishermen access to the waters around the reef, which lies near the Philippine island of Luzon. The statement rejected China's description of the area as a "national nature reserve" and said the move was part of a broader effort to advance sweeping maritime claims.The US said China's approach relied on "dubious environmental and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 20:30 LONDON
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US-backed diplomacy on Libya power-sharing gains momentum
A new diplomatic push aimed at unifying Libya's rival eastern and western authorities is gathering momentum, according to the supplied reporting. The effort centres on a power-sharing deal that would bring the country's competing political camps into a single framework. Turkiye is also said to be involved in efforts to bring the parties together.Libya has been divided since 2014, with rival governments in the east and west and two separate seats of government. The country has also had two prime ministers, reflecting the depth of the political split. The reporting says a number of international diplomatic initiatives have failed over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 22:35 LONDON
US push for Hormuz naval coalition stalls as Europe hesitates
The United States is still trying to assemble an international naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz, but key European partners appear reluctant to move ahead. The effort is aimed at escorting vessels through the strategically vital waterway, where disruption has continued to strain the global economy. According to the supplied material, the United Kingdom and France had previously left open the possibility of taking part, but now seem unwilling to proceed without clearer conditions.The reporting says Washington has spent months promoting the idea of a coalition to secure shipping in the strait. It adds that the plan was first... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 12:00 LONDON
United States and Angola hold second defense cooperation committee meeting in Luanda
The United States and Angola held the second Joint Angolan-American Defense Cooperation Committee (DEFCOM) meeting in Luanda, Angola, on August 5-6, 2026. The meeting was hosted by the Angolan Ministry of National Defense and Homeland Veterans. U.S. officials taking part included Assistant Secretary of War for International Security Affairs Daniel L. Embassy Charge d'Affaires Shannon Cazeau, and U.S. Africa Command Deputy Commander Lt. Angola was represented by Minister of National Defense LĂșcio Gonçalves Amaral, Secretary of State for Military Industry Gen. Afonso Carlos Neto, and Angolan Ambassador to the U.S. Agostinho de Carvalho dos Santos Van-DĂșnem. The two sides discussed... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 10:04 LONDON
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Iran accuses Trump of 'theatre diplomacy on loop' as Hormuz talks continue
Iran's parliament speaker has accused Donald Trump of using what he called "theatre diplomacy on loop" after the US president said planned strikes on Iran were cancelled and claimed a deal was close. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf made the remarks in a social media post on Thursday, saying Washington was switching between military threats and negotiation offers as a pressure tactic. He urged the US to acknowledge the facts and honour its commitments.Trump said on Saturday that he had called off a planned large-scale military attack on Iran, claiming that Tehran and other countries in the region had asked for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 01:00 LONDON
Netanyahu signals possible unilateral action as Iran war drags on
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested that Israel may act alone as the war with Iran continues, even as Washington and Tehran appear close to an interim deal on the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks came during a state ceremony in West Jerusalem and were framed by Netanyahu as a matter of Israel's security. The comments add to signs of strain in the US-Israeli campaign against Iran and raise fresh questions about the next phase of the conflict.Netanyahu said he was determined to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and described the United States as Israel's greatest ally.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 18:30 LONDON
US-Iran negotiations remain stalled as Vance says agreement will take time
US Vice President J.D. Vance has said any agreement with Iran will take time, as Washington continues to face frustration over efforts to end the war and address nuclear issues. In an interview on Thursday, Vance described Iranians as "extraordinarily difficult" and said the diplomatic process was being slowed by what he called the fragmented nature of Iran's system.His comments add to signs that the talks remain unsettled despite pressure for progress. Vance said the United States is frustrated with the pace of negotiations and that any deal, particularly one involving Iran's nuclear programme, would be a lengthy process. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 13:59 LONDON
US tightens curbs on foreign-made robots and tech linked to China rivalry
The United States has moved to tighten restrictions on foreign-made humanoid robots and certain power inverters, in a step framed by officials as a national security measure. The move comes amid a wider technology rivalry with China that spans artificial intelligence, chips and industrial supply chains. It also reflects growing concern in Washington about dependence on overseas manufacturing in sectors seen as strategically important.According to the supplied material, the US has banned imports of foreign-made humanoid robots. It has also blocked power inverters used in data centres and solar energy systems. The measures were presented as part of a broader... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 13:32 LONDON
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Australian silicon maker to exit US market after new tariffs
Australia's only silicon manufacturer, Simcoa, says it will pull its business out of the United States on 14 August after a new tariff decision made sales there uneconomic. The company says the additional levy on its silicon exports has left it with no viable way to continue in the market. Simcoa has said it will instead look for alternative buyers in South-East Asia and India.The company's vice-president, David Miles, said the business had no choice but to leave the US market for good. He said Simcoa had a limited amount of stock already in warehouses in the United States, most... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 06:35 LONDON
US refunds about $100bn in tariffs after Supreme Court strike-down
The United States has refunded about $100bn in tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump exceeded his authority when he used emergency powers to impose many of the levies. Customs officials said the repayments have been made since the court's February decision, which struck down a large part of the tariff regime. The filing was made in the US Court of International Trade and gives the clearest official picture yet of the scale of the refunds.According to US Customs and Border Protection, more than three-quarters of $128.68bn in tariff revenues identified as potential and certified refunds have now... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 05:00 LONDON
US military asks staff for ideas to pressure Iran as strike threats ease
A senior US military command has emailed staff asking for suggestions on how to apply new, creative and unconventional pressure on Iran, according to the supporting material. The request was sent to high-ranking military analysts last week and was seen by a television network, the row says. It comes amid an ongoing war between the United States and Iran that began in late February.The email asked for ideas to "punish" Iran, and the command's spokesperson said the force has a long history of thinking and working in innovative ways. The spokesperson also said Admiral Brad Cooper, the senior commander overseeing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 15:05 LONDON
US Army has used nearly all long-range precision missile stocks in Iran war, report says
The US Army has used "practically all" of its long-range precision missile stockpile during the war against Iran, according to a report published on Tuesday. The shortage is said to involve Army surface-to-surface systems, including Army Tactical Missile Systems and Precision Strike Missiles. The report says this is the first confirmed sign of low stocks in these offensive weapons since the conflict began.Three people familiar with US military data were cited as saying the depletion is linked to the sustained pace of operations in the war, which entered its sixth month in August. The report also said the conflict began... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 12:30 LONDON
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US vow to dismantle the International Criminal Court draws global criticism
The United States is facing international criticism after senior leaders vowed to dismantle the International Criminal Court, describing the tribunal as a threat to US sovereignty. The comments have intensified a long-running dispute between Washington and the court, which was created to prosecute genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and aggression. Amnesty International has condemned the campaign as reprehensible, while other observers have warned that the rhetoric could further strain relations between the US and international institutions.According to the supplied report, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in mid-July that the US would wage a campaign to systematically disable... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 07:30 LONDON
Trump approval falls to 35% in Reuters/Ipsos poll as economic ratings weaken
Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 35%, according to a Reuters/Ipsos survey released on Monday, while 63% of respondents said they disapproved of his performance. The poll places his approval close to the lowest level recorded in his current term. It also shows that dissatisfaction extends beyond the overall rating, with approval of his handling of the economy at 28%.The survey questioned 4,505 adults in the United States online between 29 July and 3 August and has a margin of error of two percentage points. Trump's approval slipped from 37% in the previous Reuters/Ipsos poll, while disapproval rose from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
Japan and US confirm rare joint intervention to support yen as officials signal more action
Japan and the United States have confirmed that they carried out a coordinated intervention in foreign exchange markets last week to support the yen. The move was aimed at stopping the currency from sliding to a fresh 40-year low, according to the supplied material. It is the first joint intervention by the two countries since 2011, making it a rare step in currency management.Japan's Ministry of Finance said the action took place on Friday and was intended to counter excessive volatility and disorderly movements in the yen. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also said the coordinated foreign exchange actions were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Aug 2026 08:29 LONDON
