Trump seeks further changes as US-Iran deal remains unresolved
President Donald Trump has asked for further changes to a proposed US-Iran deal aimed at extending a ceasefire, with no final decision announced after a White House meeting. The latest reporting says the draft under discussion includes a 60-day halt in fighting, steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and a plan to restart talks on Iran's nuclear programme. The process remains unsettled, and officials have not said when or whether a final text will be approved.According to the reporting, Trump raised several amendments during the meeting and has since sought additional changes. A White House official said the president... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 21:04 LONDON
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Trump says he halted Israel's Lebanon offensive as UN prepares emergency meeting
US President Donald Trump said Israel would not send troops to Beirut after speaking with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and, he claimed, with Hezbollah. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said any Israeli troops heading towards Beirut had already been turned back. He also said Hezbollah had agreed that all shooting would stop, with Israel not attacking them and them not attacking Israel.The comments came on Monday amid continuing reports of Israeli military activity in and around Lebanon. The supplied material says Israeli missiles were intercepted after being launched from Lebanon, and an Israeli drone also struck... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 21:02 LONDON
Trump says call with Netanyahu and Hezbollah stopped Beirut troop movement and all shooting
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "I had a very productive call with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel, and there will be no Troops going to Beirut, and any Troops that are on their way, have already been turned back. Likewise, through highly placed Representatives, I had a very good call with Hezbollah, and they agreed that all shooting will stop, That Israel will not attack them, and they will not attack Israel." - "Iran really wants to make a deal, and it will be a good one for the U.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 21:00 LONDON
Kuwait says it intercepted missiles and drones as US and Iran trade retaliatory strikes
Kuwait said it intercepted missiles and drones on Monday after warning sirens sounded across Kuwait City, as the United States and Iran exchanged fresh retaliatory strikes in the Gulf region. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it had targeted an airbase used by US forces, while US officials said American forces intercepted ballistic missiles aimed at personnel in Kuwait. The latest exchanges add to an already volatile military confrontation that has continued alongside talks aimed at ending the conflict.According to the reported statements, the US said it had carried out self-defence strikes on radar and command sites in Iran over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 21:00 LONDON
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US and Iran trade fresh strikes as ceasefire diplomacy continues
The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh military strikes in and around the Gulf region, deepening tensions around the Strait of Hormuz while ceasefire diplomacy continues. The supplied material says US forces struck Iranian radar and drone sites over the weekend, while Iran said it retaliated against a US base in the Gulf region. Kuwait said it intercepted missiles and drones launched by Tehran, underscoring the regional spread of the confrontation.According to the rows, US Central Command said it hit Iranian radar and drone positions after what it described as a threat to shipping and regional forces. A separate... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 20:31 LONDON
Iran suspends US talks over Lebanon fighting as ceasefire dispute widens
Iran has said it is suspending indirect talks with the United States over the continuing fighting in Lebanon, linking the decision to Israel's military offensive there. The move was reported on Monday and comes as Iranian officials argue that the ceasefire framework they say was agreed with Washington applies beyond one front. Tehran said the exchange of texts through a mediator would stop while what it described as Israeli violations continue.The immediate trigger cited by Iranian officials was Israel's continued offensive in Lebanon and the strikes around Beirut. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the ceasefire between Iran and the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 19:32 LONDON
Israel orders fresh strikes on Beirut southern suburbs as residents flee Dahiyeh
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, prompting residents in the Dahiyeh area to flee as traffic built up on roads out of the district. The order came on Monday amid a further escalation in the conflict with Hezbollah, the Iran-backed armed group that has exchanged fire with Israel across the Lebanon border. The latest warning focused on a Hezbollah stronghold in the Lebanese capital, extending the fighting beyond the border region and into a densely populated urban area.The immediate trigger cited by Israeli officials was what they described as repeated Hezbollah violations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 19:29 LONDON
India hosts Myanmar military leader Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met Myanmar military government leader Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi, in a visit that has drawn criticism from opposition figures and rights groups. India said it will continue engaging with Myanmar and described dialogue as the best way forward. The meeting comes as Myanmar remains in the grip of conflict after the 2021 coup that brought Min Aung Hlaing to power.Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said New Delhi's policy was "not intended to be a commentary on the internal political arrangements" in Myanmar. He said India believes sustained dialogue is important and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 18:02 LONDON
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US and Iran exchange strikes as talks continue, pushing oil prices higher
Oil prices rose after reports that the United States and Iran exchanged military strikes, even as negotiations between the two sides continued. The move in markets reflected concern that the confrontation could widen or disrupt energy flows, particularly given the strategic importance of Gulf shipping routes. The latest reports point to a renewed exchange of fire rather than a one-off incident, with both military pressure and diplomacy unfolding at the same time.The confirmed detail so far is limited, but the market reaction was immediate. Investors were said to be weighing the exchange of strikes against signs that both sides remained... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 07:59 LONDON
Israeli forces cross Lebanon's Litani River amid nominal truce
Israeli forces have advanced further into Lebanon and crossed the Litani River, according to remarks attributed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The reported move took place amid a nominal truce and centres on southern Lebanon, where the river is a major geographic marker. The crossing is described as a fresh development in the cross-border conflict and a further advance beyond the border area.The supplied material gives no casualty figures, damage assessments or battlefield map. It does, however, identify the Litani as one of the most important reference lines in the south of the country and the northern limit of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 12:59 LONDON
Putin warns Armenia over EU ambitions as Eurasian bloc threatens suspension
Armenia is facing renewed pressure from Russia over its efforts to deepen ties with the European Union. A report published on 30 May says President Vladimir Putin has warned that Armenia cannot reconcile membership of the Eurasian Economic Union with an EU path. The dispute centres on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's stated strategy of diversification, which seeks to build links with both Russia and the West.According to the report, the Eurasian Economic Union, which is led by Moscow, has threatened to suspend Armenia. The bloc has also called on Yerevan to hold a popular referendum to choose between the two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 10:30 LONDON
Iran hard-liners try to derail potential deal with the United States
A political fight is under way in Iran as a small but vocal faction of hard-liners seeks to undermine negotiations with the United States. The dispute centres on the possibility of a deal, with opponents using rallies, state media and both private and public statements to press their case. The row reflects an internal struggle over whether talks should continue and what any agreement might mean for Iran's wider political direction.The only confirmed details in the supplied material are that the hard-liner campaign is active and that it is aimed at the negotiations themselves. The faction is described as small... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
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U.S. ejects Chinese journalist after China orders Times reporter to leave
The Trump administration has ejected a Chinese journalist in a reciprocal move after China ordered a reporter for The New York Times to leave the country. The action adds to fresh concerns about Beijing's pressure on foreign correspondents and the state of media access between the two countries. The incident is the latest sign of strain in an already tense diplomatic relationship.The confirmed details are limited, but the move was described as a direct response to China's order that the Times reporter depart. The U.S. action was taken under the Trump administration, according to the supplied material. No further timing,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
China condemns Japan-Philippines maritime border talks as 'illegal and void'
China has protested against maritime border talks between Japan and the Philippines, saying the discussions are "illegal and void". The dispute centres on an area east of Taiwan that Beijing says falls within its claimed maritime rights. The protest came after a joint statement issued on Thursday following a summit in Tokyo between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr.During the Tokyo talks, the two sides agreed to elevate their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership. They also said they would strengthen cooperation in areas including the economy, security and intelligence sharing. On Friday, Chinese foreign... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 13:30 LONDON
Iran war live: Tehran and Trump yet to comment on proposed 60-day truce extension
A live conflict update on 29 May says Tehran and Donald Trump have yet to comment on a proposed 60-day truce extension plan. The item appears in ongoing coverage of the Iran war and its regional spillover. It also includes a separate statement from Lebanon's prime minister criticising Israel's military campaign in Lebanon.The only confirmed detail in the update is a quote from Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, who said "nothing can justify" Israel's military onslaught against "peaceful people" in Lebanon. The liveblog item does not say who proposed the 60-day extension, what terms it would include, or whether any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 11:00 LONDON
U.S. and Iran said to be nearing preliminary agreement, with Hormuz still a sticking point
U.S. and Iranian officials are said to be closing in on the terms of a preliminary agreement, but disagreement remains over the Strait of Hormuz. The reported development points to active diplomacy rather than a signed deal, with the maritime chokepoint still unresolved. The talks are being watched closely because of the route's strategic and economic importance.According to the supplied material, the two sides are nearing a draft understanding, but the Strait of Hormuz remains the main obstacle. No final text has been confirmed, and the reporting does not say the parties have reached a complete settlement. The latest account... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 03:29 LONDON
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US and Iran tentatively agree 60-day ceasefire extension framework
Negotiators for the United States and Iran have agreed a framework that would extend their ceasefire for 60 days and open talks on Iran's nuclear programme, according to US sources. The arrangement has not yet been approved by the leadership of either country, and the timing of any final decision remains unclear. The reported breakthrough comes as both sides continue to accuse each other of violating the fragile truce.The latest development was reported on 28 May, after renewed attacks in the region. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted an American air base following fresh US strikes on southern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
Petrobras begins new Amazon drilling with Lula's backing
Brazilian state-controlled oil company Petrobras has announced the drilling of new wells at an oil and gas field in the Amazon rainforest for the first time in a decade. The announcement was made on Wednesday at an event attended by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The move places Brazil's energy policy and climate commitments in the same frame at a sensitive moment for the country.The supplied material does not name the specific field, but it says the drilling is taking place in the western Amazon. It also says the new wells are the first at the site in 10... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 17:30 LONDON
Trump calls for expanding Abraham Accords in proposed deal to end war with Iran
The president has called for more countries to recognise Israel as part of any deal to end the war with Iran. The proposal would expand the Abraham Accords framework, which was originally designed to normalise relations between Israel and several Arab states. Analysts quoted in reporting on the statement said the chances of such an outcome are close to zero.The remarks were made on 28 May 2026, according to the supplied report. They link two separate diplomatic tracks: efforts to end the war with Iran and the wider question of Arab-Israeli recognition. The statement did not include details on which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
Israel expands combat zone in southern Lebanon and orders evacuations
Israel has declared a new combat zone in southern Lebanon and ordered residents to leave areas south of the Zahrani River. The order, issued on Wednesday, tells civilians to move north of the river as strikes continue to intensify. It marks a further widening of Israel's military campaign in Lebanon despite a ceasefire announced on 16 April.The Israeli military said all areas south of the Zahrani River should now be treated as a combat zone. In a statement posted on X, a military spokesperson warned that residents should evacuate north of the river and said the army would act "with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 04:00 LONDON
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Iran says frozen funds must be released before meaningful talks with Trump administration
Iran is pressing for the release of billions of dollars in frozen funds before it will enter what it describes as meaningful negotiations with the Trump administration. The issue has emerged as a sticking point in talks, according to the supplied report, and is now central to the diplomatic exchange. The row does not specify where the talks are taking place or which officials are directly involved, but it makes clear that the money dispute is shaping the pace of engagement.The confirmed detail is limited but specific: Iran says negotiations cannot begin in earnest without the funds being unfrozen. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
Israel-Hezbollah clashes intensify in southern Lebanon
Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah are intensifying in southern Lebanon, according to the latest confirmed reporting on the conflict. The development comes as many in Lebanon say they do not expect diplomacy to bring a quick end to the wider war. The situation remains centred on the south, where the fighting is continuing despite talk of possible diplomatic movement involving the United States and Iran.The supplied material gives only a limited set of confirmed facts, but it is clear that the escalation is current and ongoing. The row says the clashes are intensifying in the south, and that expectation of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 19:59 LONDON
Gaza reconstruction fund tied to Trump Board of Peace reported empty
The official Gaza reconstruction fund linked to Donald Trump's Board of Peace has received no donor money so far, according to a source familiar with the board's operations. The fund was set up to help coordinate rebuilding in Gaza after the US-backed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, but the source said it is intended for a later reconstruction and development phase that has not yet begun. The report comes despite pledges of billions of dollars from member countries.The source said the fund is administered by the World Bank and endorsed by the United Nations, but has not yet received any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 16:02 LONDON
Ukraine urges EU to take a more active role in Russia talks
Ukraine is urging the European Union to help negotiate an end to the war with Russia, with the issue due to be discussed by European foreign ministers at an informal meeting in Cyprus. The talks come as EU officials consider whether to re-engage with Moscow after US mediation efforts stalled, while Russia has intensified strikes on Ukraine. Kyiv says it wants to introduce what it calls "new dynamics" into the negotiation process.Ukraine's foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, said Kyiv wanted "a new format of talks with the Russian side" and suggested there should be "more active participation by the European side".... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 01:01 LONDON
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Iran says US violated ceasefire with strikes near Hormuz
Iran has accused the United States of violating a fragile ceasefire after US strikes hit targets near the Strait of Hormuz, in a development that could complicate efforts to end nearly seven weeks of conflict. Iran's foreign ministry said the strikes in southern Hormozgan province were a "gross violation" of the truce, after Iranian media reported explosions early on Tuesday. Washington said the attacks were defensive and aimed at missile sites and vessels allegedly laying mines.The incident comes as negotiations continue over a wider agreement to halt the fighting and reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. US Secretary of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 23:59 LONDON
US strikes on missile sites and mine-laying boats in Iran deepen tensions as ceasefire talks continue
The United States has carried out overnight strikes in Iran, hitting missile sites and boats involved in mine-laying, according to the supplied report. Tehran says the attacks breached a ceasefire and has warned it is ready to retaliate. The strikes come as Iranian and US-linked diplomacy continues in Qatar, where officials are said to be working on a framework to end the war.The confirmed details in the material are limited but specific. The strikes were described as taking place overnight, and the targets included Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats. Iran accused Washington of breaching the ceasefire, while the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 16:59 LONDON
US strikes in Iran as ceasefire talks continue over frozen assets
The United States has struck targets in Iran, in what is described as the first such attack since the start of the ceasefire. The strikes come as talks between Tehran and Washington continue, with both sides still trying to narrow differences over a possible deal. The latest escalation has added pressure to an already fragile diplomatic track.The confirmed reporting says the strikes took place amid ongoing negotiations and that Iran has accused the US of violating the ceasefire. Tehran is also seeking the unfreezing of Iranian funds as part of any agreement. The talks are taking place in Doha, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 15:00 LONDON
Evolving warfare links the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran
The conflicts in Ukraine and Iran are being linked by the growing role of drone technology and by the diplomacy surrounding both wars. The supplied material says these aspects show how the two conflicts intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments. It also says the pattern may provide a model for future conflicts.The confirmed detail is limited, but the central point is that warfare is no longer being shaped only by local military conditions. Instead, the same technologies and diplomatic pressures are appearing across more than one conflict. In this case, drone technology is identified as a key battlefield... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
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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
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
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The Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 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
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