US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island as Tehran vows retaliation
The United States has struck two Iranian rocket launcher platforms on Larak Island near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the supplied material. The attack was reported on Sunday and described as the first known US military action against Iran since the end of July. Iranian officials later said several soldiers and civilians were killed or wounded, and Tehran vowed to retaliate.A US official said the launchers were being prepared to fire rockets carrying mines toward the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes. Iranian semiofficial outlets reported explosions near the island before the Islamic Revolutionary... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 22:29 LONDON
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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
Israel says Yair Netanyahu urgently evacuated from the United States after threat
Yair Netanyahu, the eldest son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has been flown back to Israel from the United States after what Israel's domestic intelligence agency described as a significant threat to his life. The agency said he was urgently evacuated together with his security team following an assessment of the risk. The move was carried out after he had been living in the US for several years.In a statement on Saturday evening, the Shin Bet said there was a significant threat to harm Yair Netanyahu and that, after reviewing the situation, it decided to evacuate him immediately. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 11:33 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
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US says it has reached deal for majority control of Venezuelan oil reserves
The United States says it has reached an agreement with Venezuela that would give Washington majority control over a substantial portion of the South American country's oil reserves. The announcement, made on Friday, centres on more than 65 billion barrels of proven reserves and involves 17 strategic oil fields. Details of the arrangement have not been made public, and the deal has already drawn criticism as a takeover of Venezuela's resources.President Donald Trump said his government and that of Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, had agreed to the arrangement. In a social media post, he described it as the "biggest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Aug 2026 01:02 LONDON
US-Canada trade war escalates as tariffs and retaliation raise recession fears
The trade dispute between the United States and Canada has intensified after Washington imposed 50% tariffs on $20bn worth of Canadian goods, following the collapse of negotiations between the two countries. Canada then announced retaliatory measures against more than 700 US products, also valued at $20bn. The latest moves have deepened concern that the dispute could spread further across key sectors on both sides of the border.According to the supplied report, the US tariffs were introduced on Saturday, while President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to extend 50% levies to all car products from January 1. On Tuesday, Prime Minister... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 22:59 LONDON
United States Extradites Alleged Tren de Aragua Leader to Chile for Prosecution
The United States has extradited an illegal alien from Venezuela to Chile at the request of the Government of Chile. The man is to be prosecuted on seven charges tied to his alleged role as a leader of "Los Piratas." The source identifies "Los Piratas" as the primary Chilean cell of the Venezuelan transnational criminal organization Tren de Aragua, also referred to as TdA. No further details are provided on the extradition process or the timing of the transfer. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in extortions and a fatal kidnapping. The source does not name the accused, specify... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 22:02 LONDON
South Korea announces joint drills with US and Japan for September 7-11
South Korea has announced that it will hold joint military exercises with the United States and Japan from September 7 to 11. The drills, called Freedom Edge, will take place in international waters east and south of Jeju island. The exercise is focused on North Korea, according to the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff.The planned manoeuvres will include maritime missile defence, air defence, anti-submarine warfare and cyber defence. The announcement came on Friday, August 28, after Washington reduced other annual joint exercises with Seoul. South Korean officials said the move followed a decision by the United States to cut... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Aug 2026 11:03 LONDON
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Trump declares emergency to restrict some foreign equipment in US power grid
United States President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency over what his administration describes as security risks linked to foreign-made equipment used in the country's electricity grid. He signed an executive order on Wednesday that restricts the purchase and installation of certain foreign-produced equipment in the bulk-power system. The order also covers related software and digital capabilities that officials say could create cybersecurity or operational risks.The directive says the threat is "unusual and extraordinary" and frames the issue as a national security concern. The Department of Energy has 120 days to publish formal rules to carry out the policy.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Aug 2026 22:03 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
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
Canada retaliates after new US tariffs deepen trade war
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs of 15% to 50% on about US$20 billion worth of imports from the United States, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries. The measures are due to take effect on 8 September and will cover about 700 product types. Canadian officials said the move is a response to the latest wave of US tariffs after trade talks collapsed last week.Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said Canada was facing an unprecedented challenge and would meet the moment. The supplied reporting says the highest tariffs will apply to items including smartphones, cosmetics, milk, furniture and paper, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 21:59 LONDON
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Canada imposes counter-tariffs on more than 700 US products as trade talks collapse
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on US goods worth C$27.6bn, or $19.9bn, in response to new American duties and the collapse of trade talks with Washington. The measures will take effect on 8 September and will apply to more than 700 products, according to the Canadian government statement cited in the supplied material. The move marks a further escalation in the trade dispute between the two countries, which are each other's largest trading partners.The tariffs will range from 15% to 50% and will target sectors including steel, aluminium, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, plastics and electronics. Canada also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 19:03 LONDON
Trump administration plans mass visa revocations for asylum seekers
The Trump administration has announced plans to revoke certain B-1 and B-2 visas held by foreigners who have applied for asylum in the United States or are currently seeking it. The move could affect up to 200,000 people, according to experts cited in the supporting material, and would target visas issued between 2016 and 2026. Officials say the policy is aimed at people who entered the country as short-term visitors and later filed for asylum to remain in the United States.State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said the measure was directed at "foreigners who have come to the United States claiming... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 15:33 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
US support for Iran war falls as Trump approval hits record low
Public support in the United States for military action against Iran has fallen to its lowest level since the conflict began, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Monday. The survey also found President Donald Trump's approval rating holding at 33%, matching the lowest level recorded in the polling series across both of his terms. The findings point to growing political pressure on the White House as the war continues and economic concerns deepen.The poll found that 31% of Americans surveyed support US military action against Iran, down from 37% in March and 34% earlier this month. Among Republican respondents,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Aug 2026 23:04 LONDON
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US envoy retracts remark on Syria's Golan while reaffirming Trump policy
The United States ambassador to Turkiye and special envoy for Syria has retracted a remark that appeared to describe the Golan Heights as occupied Syrian land. Tom Barrack said Washington's policy on the territory remains unchanged and still reflects the position set by President Donald Trump in 2019. The clarification comes after comments he made in an interview on Friday drew criticism from supporters of Israel's claim to the area.Barrack said in a statement that United States policy on the Golan was set by Trump in 2019 and remains unchanged. In the earlier interview, he said Israel still occupies the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Aug 2026 23:30 LONDON
