Trump reiterates threats as Iran war continues
Donald Trump has reiterated threats to decimate Iran if it does not agree to a deal to resolve the conflict, as the war continues with no clear end in sight.The warning came before he left Washington on Tuesday, according to the supplied report.The row also says he was in China while the conflict continued.No casualty figures, battlefield developments or official Iranian response are included in the supplied material.The immediate significance is the continued public pressure from the US president during an active war.The report frames the conflict as unresolved, with no indication in the supplied rows of any breakthrough in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
Australia says UAE deployment remains defensive after reports of strikes on Iran
Australia has said its military deployment to the United Arab Emirates remains defensive, after reports that the UAE has carried out strikes on Iranian targets.The Albanese government said the presence of an RAAF E-7A Wedgetail aircraft and 85 support personnel in the UAE does not amount to involvement in any offensive action against Iran.The aircraft was sent in March at the UAE's request.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said at the time that the mission was intended to provide defensive support for airspace above the region, including help to protect Australians and other civilians.The Wedgetail has a radar range of 400 kilometres,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
Swiss defense officials attend Impact'26 in Poznań, sign cybersecurity deal with Poland
Botschafterin Pälvi Pulli, stellvertretende Staatssekretärin für Sicherheitspolitik, und Divisionär Simon Müller, Chef Kommando Cyber der Armee, are attending the Impact'26 conference in Poznań, Poland, from 12 to 14 May 2026. The source places both officials at the international forum during its scheduled run. Impact'26 brings together leadership from business, politics, science, and technology. The stated agenda covers digitalization, artificial intelligence, innovation, and broader social developments. No further incident details are provided in the source on the conference itself. During the event, Divisionär Müller signs an agreement with Poland to strengthen cooperation in cybersecurity. The text does not specify the content... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 15:30 LONDON
Trump signals upbeat China trip, raising expectations for possible U.S.-China thaw
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 11 May 2026 at 22:55 BST: "I am very much looking forward to my trip to China, an amazing Country, with a Leader, President Xi, respected by all. Great things will happen for both Countries! TRUMP" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 11 May 2026 at 22:55 BST: he said he is "very much looking forward" to his trip to China, called China an "amazing Country, " praised President Xi as "respected by all, " and said "Great things will happen for both Countries." The signal is a clear... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
Oil prices rise as U.S.-Iran peace deal prospects fizzle
Oil prices rose on Sunday after prospects for a U.S.-Iran peace deal failed to materialise, while stock futures edged lower in response.The move came after the two sides did not reach an agreement, prompting an immediate reaction in markets.The supplied report does not give further details on the talks or the size of the price changes.The market response matters because any shift in U.S.-Iran diplomacy can affect expectations around energy supply and broader investor sentiment.In this case, traders appeared to treat the stalled talks as a fresh geopolitical risk.The incident is being watched closely because oil prices and stock futures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 23:59 LONDON
Report alleges secret Israeli base was set up in Iraq's Anbar desert
A report has alleged that Israel established a secret military base in Iraq's Anbar province before the war with Iran, with the site used to support air operations.The account says the facility hosted special forces and search-and-rescue units.According to the report, the base was set up last February in the western Iraqi desert.It says the arrangement was intended to deal with the possible downing of warplanes inside Iran.The report says the site was not discovered by Iraqi security agencies but by a shepherd who noticed unusual helicopter movements and gunfire and reported it.That prompted Iraqi forces to launch an urgent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 15:29 LONDON
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redistricting plan
Virginia's top court has thrown out a new electoral map that was designed to help Democrats win four Republican-held US House seats.The ruling is a setback for the party's effort to reshape the state's congressional boundaries before the November midterm elections.The court said Virginia's Democratic-led legislature failed to follow proper procedure when it placed a constitutional amendment on the ballot to authorise mid-decade redistricting.Voters narrowly approved the amendment on 21 April, but the court said the process had been invalid.In its opinion, the court said the violation "irreparably undermines the integrity of the resulting referendum vote and renders it null... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 16:32 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
Iranians near Iraq border cross frontier to get internet during blackout
Iranians living near the border with Iraq's Kurdistan region are crossing into neighbouring territory or gathering at the frontier to get online, as a months-long internet blackout continues in Iran.Residents in border areas say the disruption has left them cut off from news, family members abroad and, in some cases, their livelihoods.The reported blackout is centred on Tehran and has affected tens of millions of people, according to the supplied account.Officials have said the restrictions are justified by security considerations and the need to counter cyber warfare.People in the border city of Baneh, which is about 30 kilometres from the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
Asean steps up push for South China Sea code of conduct
Southeast Asian leaders have stepped up their push for a South China Sea code of conduct at the close of the 48th Asean summit in Cebu.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr said the code is key to unlocking deeper China-Asean economic cooperation, and that no such initiatives can be institutionalised until it is finalised.He told a press conference on Friday that the task is complicated because Asean member states have different approaches to Beijing.He said those differences would need to be incorporated into a single document.The remarks matter because the code of conduct has been presented as a prerequisite for broader... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 08:32 LONDON
US trade chief says Beijing talks aim for more balanced trade
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said the United States wants stability in its trade relationship with China, as he prepares for a key meeting in Beijing.Greer said the aim is not to change how China governs or manages its economy, but to find ways to optimise trade between the two countries.He said the goal is to achieve more balance economically, and described the talks as focused on practical outcomes such as how much each side ships to the other and what kinds of goods are involved.The comments matter because they set out the US position ahead of a high-level... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 23:30 LONDON
Pakistan says US and Iran close to temporary truce
Officials in Pakistan have said the United States and Iran are close to a temporary agreement aimed at halting the war in the Middle East and keeping shipping lanes open while wider talks continue.The reported interim deal could be reached as early as this weekend, according to the Pakistani officials, who said Tehran was reviewing a US proposal.The claim comes after a near breakdown of the current ceasefire earlier this week.The possible agreement has immediate implications for regional security and global energy markets.A partial deal that could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz helped push global stocks... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:01 LONDON
US sanctions Iraq deputy oil minister and Iran-backed militia figures over oil sales allegations
The United States has sanctioned Iraq's deputy oil minister, Ali Maarij al-Bahadly, and three leaders of Iran-backed armed groups over allegations linked to Iranian oil sales and attacks on US personnel.The Treasury Department said the action was taken on Thursday through its Office of Foreign Assets Control, or OFAC, as part of efforts to increase pressure on Iran.It said al-Bahadly had used senior roles in Iraq's oil sector to help divert oil products for the benefit of an Iran-affiliated smuggler.OFAC also designated leaders linked to Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada and Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, saying the groups, together with Kata'ib Hezbollah, were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
UK Supreme Court backs government in Troubles legacy case
The UK Supreme Court has allowed a government appeal in a major Troubles legacy case, in a ruling that campaigners for victims have described as a bitter blow.Judges in London said parts of the 2023 Legacy Act did not diminish victims' rights.The case centred on the law's treatment of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, or ICRIR, and on how disclosure of sensitive material should be handled.The five judges said the Northern Ireland Secretary's power to decide whether disclosure would pose a national security risk was not unrestrained and was not the final say.A Northern Ireland Office spokesman... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 18:33 LONDON
China investment in Brazil reaches US$6.1bn, report says
Chinese companies invested US$6.1bn in Brazil in 2025, making the country Beijing's top destination for overseas investment, according to a report cited on Thursday.The figure was up 45% from the previous year and far outpaced the 4.8% rise in total foreign investment into Brazil.It also exceeded the 1.3% growth in China's worldwide outbound flows.The report said Brazil accounted for 10.9% of all Chinese overseas capital, ahead of the US at 6.8%.Chinese miners, carmakers and technology firms were active across 20 Brazilian states.The findings matter because they point to a broader shift in Chinese capital towards sectors such as mining, manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 16:06 LONDON
Iran war clouds Trump's upcoming Beijing visit
The war in Iran is expected to overshadow Donald Trump's upcoming visit to China, according to a report looking ahead to the trip.The segment says both sides will be seeking to reset ties during the visit, but that the conflict in Iran is set to cloud the talks.The report does not give new details on the itinerary or confirm any change to the planned trip.It also does not say how the war may affect the substance of the discussions.The timing matters because the visit is being framed as an effort to improve US-China relations at a moment of wider regional... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 15:33 LONDON
New York budget deal bars ICE masks and limits state cooperation
New York state lawmakers and Governor Kathy Hochul have reached a budget agreement that would bar Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from wearing masks in the state.The deal would also prohibit state and local officials from formally cooperating with ICE.The confirmed details in the supplied row are limited, but the policy change is tied to the wider budget package announced on 7 May.The agreement is part of New York's $268 billion budget.The measures matter because they would set new limits on how federal immigration enforcement operates in the state.They also mark a clear political response from New York officials to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 15:02 LONDON
Iran reviews latest US ceasefire proposal amid Strait of Hormuz standoff
Iran has said it is reviewing a United States peace proposal aimed at ending the war, even as the two sides exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday.Iran has not formally responded to the latest plan, and officials quoted in the reporting say a large divide remains between the two sides.The proposal is reported to include demands that Iran not develop a nuclear weapon, halt uranium enrichment for at least 12 years and hand over an estimated 440kg of uranium enriched to 60 percent.In return, the US would gradually lift sanctions, release frozen Iranian assets and withdraw its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
Volunteer barber offers free haircuts at Beirut shoreline displacement camp
A volunteer barber has been offering free haircuts at a large displacement camp along Beirut's shoreline, where people uprooted by the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah are still living.The service is aimed at bringing a sense of normality to families who have not been able to return home.Daniel Zeaiter has been moving between plastic chairs with clippers and scissors, trimming hair and shaving beards for residents at the camp.He said he began volunteering more than 50 days ago.Zeaiter said his aim was to bring comfort and dignity to people who lost homes or remain unable to return to southern Lebanon... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 08:03 LONDON
EU trade chief says China investment deal should remain frozen
Outgoing European Commission trade official Sabine Weyand has said the EU's 2020 investment agreement with China is obsolete and should remain in the "deep freezer".Weyand made the remarks as Brussels weighs possible action on what she described as "macroeconomic imbalances" linked to the impact of China's economic model on the rest of the world.She said the agreement should not be revived, and quoted former competition chief Margrethe Vestager as saying that if something has been in the deep freezer for a long time, it should not be taken out and served again.The comments matter because they point to a firmer... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 08:01 LONDON
U.S.-Zambia aid talks stall over critical minerals dispute
Talks over a U.S. health aid deal with Zambia have stalled amid a dispute over critical minerals, according to the supplied report.The row has put the bilateral negotiations under strain and is being described as a feud rather than a broader policy debate.The report says the dispute has also drawn attention to the administration's effort to replace the United States Agency for International Development with a new "America First" alternative.No casualty figures or direct disruption were reported in the supplied material.The immediate consequence confirmed so far is the delay in the aid talks themselves.The issue matters because it links humanitarian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 03:29 LONDON
Trump administration unveils new counterterrorism strategy targeting Europe and domestic groups
The Trump administration has unveiled a new counterterrorism strategy that accuses Europe of fostering terrorism through mass migration and expands the US focus to include domestic ideological groups and drug cartels.The strategy was released on Wednesday and says Europe is an "incubator" for terrorism.It also names what it calls "violent left-wing extremists" and "radically pro-transgender" groups among the domestic threats it wants to target.The document places drug cartels in the Americas at the centre of counterterrorism efforts.It says US counterterrorism work will prioritise the rapid identification and neutralisation of violent secular political groups described as anti-American, anarchist and radically pro-transgender.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
Israel says it authorised Beirut strike targeting Hezbollah commander
Israel has taken responsibility for a strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying he personally authorised the attack.According to the supplied row, the stated target was a Hezbollah commander identified as Malek Balou.The strike was carried out on Wednesday night.The latest attack adds to pressure on the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which has continued to come under strain despite the truce.The row says both sides are still trading blows.It also comes as talks between Tel Aviv and Beirut, supported by the US, remain under pressure.Hezbollah had initially indicated it would support a deal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
Trump gives 4 July ultimatum to EU over trade deal implementation
US President Donald Trump has given the European Union until 4 July to comply with a trade deal agreed last year or face higher tariffs.He said the warning followed a call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and said he had agreed to give the bloc until the US marks its 250th anniversary.Trump said the EU had signed a "historic trade deal" and should cut its tariffs to zero.Von der Leyen said the bloc was making "good progress towards tariff reduction" and remained committed to implementing the agreement.The latest warning matters because it adds pressure to already fragile... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 22:30 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
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 LONDON
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
