UK says Russian jets made dangerous intercepts of RAF spy plane over Black Sea
The UK Ministry of Defence says Russian fighter jets carried out repeated and dangerous intercepts of an unarmed Royal Air Force surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea last month. The aircraft involved was a Rivet Joint, which was on a routine international flight supporting Nato's eastern flank. Defence Secretary John Healey said the incident created a serious risk of accidents and potential escalation.According to the ministry, a Russian Su-35 approached close enough to trigger the RAF aircraft's emergency systems and disable its autopilot. It also said a Su-27 made six passes in front of the plane, coming as close as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 17:29 LONDON
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US surveillance flights tracked near Cuba as tensions rise
The US military has been publicly broadcasting the location of surveillance flights near Cuba on plane-tracking websites, in a move that appears to signal pressure on Havana. Flight-tracking data shows multiple US Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft and MQ-4C Triton drones operating in the Caribbean near the island since 11 May. Some of the aircraft have flown as close as 50 miles from Cuba, according to the analysis.The data reviewed shows at least five P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft and three MQ-4C Triton surveillance drones involved in the activity. The aircraft have not been continuously visible, and the tracking data does not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 17:00 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 lead gains, oil and autos slide
Executive summary: European equities finished higher overall, led by a sharp DAX advance and a solid rise in the Euro Stoxx 50, while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 also gained. The session was marked by a broad drop in Brent crude, weakness in global autos and palladium, and a softer euro and pound against the dollar. The move points to a market still balancing growth optimism in parts of Europe against pressure from lower oil, firmer natural gas, and a stronger dollar backdrop. [Continue Reading]
Iran warns of strikes beyond the Middle East if US attacks resume
Iran has warned that it could strike beyond the Middle East if the United States resumes attacks, sharpening the threat of further escalation in the confrontation between the two countries. The warning came as President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance said progress was being made toward a deal, while keeping open the possibility of renewed strikes. The latest exchange adds to a fragile and fast-moving standoff in which diplomacy and deterrence are being pursued at the same time.The immediate trigger was a statement reported on 20 May, in which Iran said any renewed US attack would be met... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
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Europe Opens Mixed as DAX Rallies, Gold and Silver Slip, and Energy Prices Firm
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as Germany’s DAX rose +1.1% while France’s CAC 40 fell -1.2% and the FTSE 100 was essentially flat. The move came alongside firmer Brent crude and natural gas, a softer euro and pound against the dollar, and broad pressure in precious metals and autos. The pattern points to a market still balancing higher energy costs, bond-yield sensitivity, and a stronger dollar backdrop. [Continue Reading]
Pentagon says U.S. will cut thousands of troops from Europe
The Pentagon is planning to reduce the number of U.S. troops stationed in Europe by thousands, according to the supplied report. The move would mark a significant change in American force posture across the continent. It comes as Poland is specifically mentioned in connection with forces whose deployment was abruptly halted last week.The only confirmed detail in the supplied material is that Poland had been set to receive troops before that deployment was stopped. The report does not give a final number for the reduction, nor does it identify which units would be affected. It also does not say when... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 03:00 LONDON
Thomas Massie loses Trump-backed Kentucky Republican primary
US Congressman Thomas Massie has lost his bid for re-election in Kentucky's Republican primary, after a challenge backed by President Donald Trump. Ed Gallrein, a former Navy Seal, will now go forward to the November midterm election after winning the contest on Tuesday. The result was seen as a direct test of Trump's influence over the Republican Party and over lawmakers who have broken with him on key votes.The primary was described as the most expensive House primary in the history of the US House of Representatives. Trump repeatedly urged voters to back Gallrein and attacked Massie in public remarks... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 01:29 LONDON
Nato jet shoots down drone over central Estonia after suspected jamming
Estonia says a Nato fighter jet shot down a drone over its territory on Tuesday, in an incident officials believe may have involved a Ukrainian projectile diverted by Russian electronic jamming. Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur said a Romanian F-16 fired a missile at the drone, which came down in a marshy area between Lake Võrtsjärv and the town of Põltsamaa in central Estonia. No damage was reported, and local media later published photos said to show drone fragments on the ground.Pevkur said the drone was shot down shortly after 12:00 local time, or 09:00 GMT, after Estonia received early information... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 20:31 LONDON
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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
Trump says he authorized new strikes on Iran but is holding off
President Donald Trump has said he authorized new strikes on Iran but decided to hold off for now, according to the supplied report. The development comes amid repeated threats of renewed military action against Iran. It points to a continuing period of uncertainty over whether the United States will resume major fighting.The report says Trump has repeatedly threatened new military action against Iran. It also says he pulled back from resuming major fighting after authorizing the strikes. No further details were supplied on the timing, the intended targets, or whether any operational orders were issued beyond the authorization itself.The report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 22:29 LONDON
Trump says planned strike on Iran is paused as Gulf leaders push for a deal
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "RT @realDonaldTrumpI have been asked by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to hold off on our planned Military attack of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was scheduled for tomorrow, in that serious negotiations are now taking place, and that, in their opinion, as Great Leaders and Allies, a Deal will be made, which will be very acceptable... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
US-Iran truce under strain as talks stall and attacks continue
Washington and Tehran are exchanging proposals in an effort to end the conflict that broke out on 28 February, but the diplomatic track remains stalled. The two sides have held only one round of talks so far, and the fragile ceasefire in place since 8 April is under renewed pressure. The latest strain follows a likely-Iranian attack near a power plant in the United Arab Emirates, according to the supplied material.The confirmed details point to a continuing cycle of proposals and counter-proposals rather than a breakthrough. The material says Iran has responded to a new US proposal, while talks are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 11:59 LONDON
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UAE investigates drone strike near Barakah nuclear power plant
The United Arab Emirates is investigating a drone strike that hit a generator near the Barakah nuclear power plant west of Abu Dhabi. Officials said the incident involved three drones entering from the western border direction on Sunday, with two intercepted and a third striking near the site. The strike caused a fire, but authorities said there were no injuries and no effect on radiological safety.The defence ministry said it was working to determine the source of the attack. It said the drones were dealt with "successfully" and that the third drone hit a generator outside the inner perimeter of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 22:29 LONDON
NATO special forces exercise in Europe takes place amid reduced US support for allies
NATO's biggest special forces exercise in Europe is under way, taking place at a time when the United States is reducing support for allies. The drill is being held in Europe, but the supplied material does not specify the exact host country or location. It is described as the alliance's largest exercise of its kind on the continent.The only confirmed timing is that the exercise was taking place on 17 May 2026. The available row links the event directly to a wider shift in US support for allies, but it does not give further operational details about the scale, participating... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
Australia bans White Australia neo-Nazi group under hate laws
Australia has moved to designate the neo-Nazi group White Australia as a prohibited hate group, with the listing due to take effect from midnight.The decision means support for the organisation will become a criminal offence under laws introduced after the Bondi terror attack.Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the group, previously known as the National Socialist Network and the European Australian Movement, could not evade the law by changing names.He said the ban would cover supporting, funding, training, recruiting, joining or directing the group.The offence carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.Mr Burke said the measure was intended... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 08:30 LONDON
U.S. cancels planned deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland
The United States has abruptly cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland, according to a report citing the decision as a sudden change in military planning.The report says Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth called off the deployment.It adds that the reason for the cancellation was unclear.No casualties or immediate security incidents were reported in the row, but the move affects a planned U.S. military presence in a country that has close relations with Washington.The decision matters because troop deployments are a visible sign of military commitment and coordination between allies.A cancellation of this size can raise questions about timing,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
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The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 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
