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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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
EU moves to ratify US trade pact amid Trump tariff threat
Representatives from the European Parliament and the EU Council have agreed to move ahead with ratifying a trade pact with the United States, after five hours of talks in Brussels. The decision comes as the bloc faces pressure from US President Donald Trump over the timing of implementation. The agreement was reached on Wednesday, according to the supplied report, and is tied to a deal first found in July 2025.The immediate trigger was a warning from Trump that tariffs on EU autos could rise to 25% if the deal was not implemented by 4 July. The talks were described as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
Russia launches major nighttime barrage on Ukraine
Russia has launched one of its largest recent nighttime barrages against Ukraine, with Kyiv saying more than 500 drones and dozens of missiles were fired into the country. The overnight attack targeted multiple cities, according to the latest confirmed report, and formed part of a continuing pattern of long-range strikes in the war. The scale of the assault suggests a broad operation rather than a single isolated strike.Ukraine's aerial defences reported the figures after the attack, which was described as one of the biggest in recent days. The available report does not give a full breakdown of where each drone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 05:29 LONDON
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Reported Israeli strike in Tehran aimed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, U.S. officials say
U.S. officials said an Israeli strike in Tehran was designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest. According to the report, the operation was part of a broader effort to bring about regime change in Iran. The account says the intended outcome was to put Ahmadinejad in power.The reported strike is described as having taken place in Tehran, Iran's capital. The officials cited in the report linked the operation to a leadership-change plan rather than a limited military objective. No further operational details were provided in the supplied material, including the timing of the strike or whether it succeeded.The claim... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 May 2026 01:01 LONDON
CENTCOM chief clashes with lawmakers at Iran hearing in Washington
Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, faced sharp questioning from House Democrats during a hearing in Washington focused on the conflict with Iran.The exchange drew attention after Cooper accused one lawmaker of making an inappropriate remark. The hearing centred on questions about the conflict and the posture of U.S. forces. The only confirmed detail from the hearing is that Cooper appeared frustrated as lawmakers pressed him on a range of issues linked to the Iran conflict.The row involved House Democrats, but the supplied material does not identify the specific questions raised beyond that broad subject. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
US and Iran trade threats as Tehran stages mass weddings for war-ready couples
President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that the United States may strike Iran again, while Tehran's army said it could open "new fronts" if he did. At the same time, Iranian authorities held mass public weddings in the capital for couples enrolled in a state-sponsored scheme linked to readiness to sacrifice their lives in the war against the United States and Israel. The developments point to a sharp mix of military warning and domestic mobilisation in Tehran.The immediate exchange centres on a renewed threat of force from Washington and a retaliatory warning from Iran's military. The report does not give... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
Trump says he delayed major attack on Iran as Pakistan continues mediation
President Donald Trump said he had postponed a "very major attack" against Iran, according to the supplied report. The statement comes as Pakistan continues mediation efforts aimed at ending the war. The development adds a new public signal of pressure around the conflict and the diplomatic track surrounding it.The report gives no further detail on when the attack was planned, what form it would have taken, or how far preparations had advanced. It also does not say whether the delay is temporary or whether the option remains under consideration. Pakistan's role is described as continuing mediation, but the supplied material... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 13:00 LONDON
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Cuba warns it would defend itself if the United States attacks
Cuba's president has warned that the island would retaliate if it came under attack from the United States. He said Cuba has a legitimate right to defend itself against a military attack. The warning comes amid a fresh rise in tension between Havana and Washington.The immediate trigger, according to the supplied material, was remarks by Donald Trump in which he alluded to taking over the island. The same row also says additional US sanctions have been imposed on Cuba. No further details were provided on the timing or scope of those measures, but they are presented as part of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 11:32 LONDON
Oil prices ease as Trump postpones planned strike on Iran
US President Donald Trump has said he is postponing a planned attack on Iran after requests from Gulf leaders and amid what he described as serious negotiations with Tehran. The announcement, made on social media on Monday, came as traders reacted to the reduced risk of an immediate military escalation in the Gulf. Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate both fell after the comments, reflecting a quick market response to the change in tone.According to the supplied material, Brent crude dropped 1.33% to $110.61 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate futures fell 0.91% to $103.43. Trump said the strike had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 08:29 LONDON
Cuba warns of 'bloodbath' as US adds sanctions amid drone report
Cuba's president has warned of a "bloodbath" if the United States attacks, as Washington imposed fresh sanctions on the island's main intelligence agency and senior leaders. The warning came amid a sharp rise in tensions between the two countries, with both sides trading accusations over security and military intentions. The latest developments centre on claims that Havana has obtained more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran.President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Cuba had the right to defend itself, according to the supplied material. The sanctions were announced by the US Treasury, which targeted Cuba's main intelligence agency and top officials.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 00:29 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
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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]
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Trump threatens Iran as nuclear tensions rise over nuclear programme
The president has sought to force Iran to accept his terms on its nuclear programme or face renewed war, according to a report published on 18 May. The warning comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran have again intensified around Iran's nuclear activities. Iran has rejected the demands, setting up another round of confrontation over a long-running dispute.The report says the pressure is being applied directly by Donald Trump, who is pressing Iran to accept his conditions. It also says the threat of renewed war has been raised if Tehran does not comply. The account does not give details of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 13:00 LONDON
Oil prices edge higher after Trump warning to Iran raises cease-fire doubts
Oil prices moved higher after President Donald Trump issued a new warning to Iran, adding to uncertainty around a cease-fire described as tenuous. The move came as markets reacted to the possibility that the truce in the war could prove fragile. The development has immediate significance for energy traders because tensions involving Iran can quickly affect expectations for supply and risk.The only confirmed detail in the supplied material is that prices rose after the warning, with the warning itself directed at Iran. The cease-fire is described as tenuous, but no further terms of the truce are provided in the source... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 May 2026 06:59 LONDON
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
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Four killed in Russia as Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow in over a year
Ukraine has launched what is being described as the largest drone attack on Moscow in more than a year, with Russian authorities reporting four deaths. The incident was reported on 17 May 2026 and is centred on the Russian capital. It marks a fresh escalation in the conflict between the two countries, with the immediate impact felt inside Russia.The supporting material says the attack was directed at Moscow and that four people were killed in Russia. It does not provide further detail on the number of drones involved, the exact locations hit, or whether the deaths were in the capital... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
Iran plans Strait of Hormuz tolls as regional fighting intensifies
Iran is preparing to reveal a plan for tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a live update on the developing regional conflict. The reported move comes as fighting involving Israel in Lebanon and Gaza is said to be killing and wounding dozens. The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic shipping route, so any change to access or costs there would be watched closely by energy markets and governments.The update said Tehran would disclose its plan soon, but did not give a timetable or detail how the tolls would work. It also linked the development to wider regional tensions,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
U.S. arrest of Mohammad al-Saadi raises concern over Iran proxy activity beyond Middle East
The arrest of Mohammad al-Saadi in the United States on Friday has prompted concern that Iran could be working with proxy groups to stage attacks outside the Middle East. The development has drawn attention because it suggests the issue may extend beyond the regional arena where Iran-linked activity is more commonly discussed. No further details about the arrest were provided in the supplied material.The confirmed information is limited to the fact of the arrest and the concern it has triggered. The arrest took place in the United States, and the timing was Friday, 16 May 2026. The supplied material does... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 May 2026 18:31 LONDON
US seeks death penalty in killing of Israeli embassy staff members
The US government has filed notice that it will seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez, the man accused of killing two Israeli embassy staff members in Washington DC last year.US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said the notice covers three of the 13 charges against the 31-year-old, including murder of a foreign official, discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence and causing death through the use of a firearm.Prosecutors allege Rodriguez shot Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, 26, outside the Capital Jewish Museum in May 2025.They say the pair were leaving a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 19:30 LONDON
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US seeks indictment of Cuba's ex-president Raul Castro
The United States is seeking to indict Raul Castro, Cuba's former president, according to reports cited on Thursday.The move would mark a sharp escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against the communist-run island.Castro is 94 and the brother of Cuba's late leader Fidel Castro.The reported indictment comes as the island continues to face constant power outages.The reports link the worsening situation to a fuel blockade imposed under President Donald Trump.No indictment has been announced publicly, and the precise legal basis for the reported move was not given.The development matters because it adds a legal and political dimension to already strained US-Cuba... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 May 2026 11:01 LONDON
Cuba plunges into darkness after U.S. cuts off oil supply
Cuba has been pushed into a fresh energy crisis after the United States cut off the island's fuel supply, according to the supplied report.The row says the move has plunged the already impoverished country into acute darkness, but gives no further detail on the timing or scale of the disruption.No casualty figures or official Cuban response are included in the supplied material.The development matters because it points to an immediate external shock to Cuba's energy system, rather than only a longer-running domestic shortage.That makes the supply cutoff a potentially significant escalation for an island already described as struggling with fuel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
U.S. and China clash behind the scenes over sanctions, AI and spying
The Trump administration has recently taken steps to confront China over Iran-related sanctions, artificial intelligence and spying, according to the supplied material.The dispute is described as unfolding behind the scenes after months of avoiding direct confrontation.The confirmed detail is limited, but the row says the administration has moved to call out China on several fronts at once.Those include Iran, AI and spying, with cybersecurity also identified in the incident framing.No casualties or physical disruption are reported in the supplied material.The significance lies in the breadth of the issues now being linked together, suggesting a wider national-security and geopolitical clash between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
Iranian strikes and blockade paralyse Qatar gas exports
Iranian strikes and a blockade have paralysed Qatar's gas engine, according to the supplied report.The disruption is described as a technical bottleneck that could stall exports for years.The row says the damage is severe, but gives no further detail on the specific facilities affected or the scale of the immediate outage.It frames the problem as a current interruption to Qatar's energy sector rather than a broader market shift.The reported impact matters because Qatar is a major gas exporter and any prolonged disruption could affect supply flows well beyond the country.The description points to a recovery process that may be slow... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
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Russia intensifies drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, including Kyiv
Russia has intensified aerial attacks on Ukraine, with a large daytime wave on Wednesday followed by an overnight assault into Thursday that hit Kyiv and other regions.Ukrainian officials said the strikes formed part of a broader escalation in attacks far from the front lines.On Wednesday, Moscow launched at least 800 drones against Ukraine, according to Volodymyr Zelensky.The attacks then continued into Thursday morning, with reports of further strikes across the country.The broader wave of attacks killed at least six people and wounded dozens, according to the supplied reporting.The overnight strike on Kyiv also caused residential damage and prompted rescue operations.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
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
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
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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
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
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