Hezbollah rejects weapons talks ahead of Lebanon-Israel negotiations
Hezbollah's chief Naim Qassem has said the group's weapons are not part of upcoming negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, as a third round of talks is due in Washington later this week.In a written statement, Qassem said the issue of Hezbollah's arms was an internal Lebanese matter and not part of talks with what he called the enemy.The statement was addressed to the group's fighters and broadcast on its Al-Manar television channel.Qassem also said Hezbollah would not surrender and would continue to defend Lebanon and its people.He said the group would not abandon the battlefield and vowed to make it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 11:02 LONDON
US and Denmark in talks over new American bases in Greenland
The United States is holding regular talks with Denmark over expanding its military presence in Greenland, with officials discussing plans for three new bases in the south of the territory.Multiple officials familiar with the negotiations said the discussions have been progressing in recent months.The White House confirmed that high-level talks were under way with Greenland and Denmark, while declining to give details.A White House official said the administration was optimistic the talks were moving in the right direction.Denmark's foreign ministry also confirmed that an ongoing diplomatic track with the United States was taking place.The talks matter because they point to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 May 2026 04:30 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
Vanuatu cabinet approves revised Nakamal Agreement with Australia
Vanuatu's cabinet has approved a revised version of the Nakamal Agreement with Australia, moving the strategic pact closer to final ratification after months of negotiations.The updated agreement was signed off by the Council of Ministers on Thursday, according to people familiar with the talks.It now needs final approval from the Australian government before it can be signed.The pact is expected to see Canberra invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Vanuatu and strengthen Australia's role as the country's main security partner.The revised text is understood not to include the same limits on Chinese involvement that had been part of earlier... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 20:30 LONDON
Trump-Xi summit in Beijing set to test trade, Taiwan and technology tensions
Security around Beijing's Tiananmen Square has been heightened for days as preparations continue for the visit by US President Donald Trump, who is due to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in the Chinese capital.The trip will include talks, a banquet and a visit to the Temple of Heaven, according to the supplied report.The summit is being presented as one of the most consequential encounters between the two leaders in years.The talks come against a backdrop of trade tensions, concern over Taiwan and competition in advanced technologies.The report also says China is trying to position itself as a peacemaker in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
Qatar warns Iran not to use Strait of Hormuz to pressure Gulf states
Qatar's prime minister and foreign minister have warned Iran not to use the Strait of Hormuz as a weapon or blackmail tool, amid reporting that the waterway has been blocked since the start of the war in Iran.Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani made the remarks at a press conference in Doha alongside Turkey's foreign minister, Hakan Fidan.Mr Fidan also said the strait must not be used as a weapon, according to an Arabic translation of his comments.The blockade is said to have halted crucial maritime exports from energy-rich Gulf states and strained their economies.The report says Gulf countries have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
Iran-US ceasefire talks deadlock as Tehran issues ultimatum
Iran's chief negotiator has issued an ultimatum to the United States to accept Tehran's 14-point peace proposal or face failure, as talks over the conflict remain deadlocked.Mohammad Ghalibaf said Washington had to accept Iran's rights if it wanted to end more than two months of fighting, after US President Donald Trump rejected the latest Iranian counteroffer and said the fragile ceasefire in place since 8 April was on "life support".The latest exchange adds pressure to already fragile diplomacy between the two sides.It also comes as Iran has choked traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, while the US has imposed a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 12:30 LONDON
Ukraine looks to step away from the United States as peace talks stall
Ukraine is being described as moving toward greater self-reliance as peace talks remain on ice.President Volodymyr Zelensky is said to be stepping away from the United States.The development is framed as a shift in Ukraine's diplomatic posture rather than a battlefield change.The supplied material says the talks are stalled and that Ukraine is now more self-reliant.No casualties, territorial changes or formal policy announcements are confirmed in the available row.The immediate significance lies in the apparent change in how Kyiv is positioning itself while negotiations remain frozen.The move matters because Ukraine's relationship with the United States has been central to its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 May 2026 11:31 LONDON
Trump escalates rhetoric on Iran, signals tougher U.S. posture and pressure campaign
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 10 May 2026 at 18:52 BST: "Iran has been playing games with the United States, and the rest of the World, for 47 years (DELAY, DELAY, DELAY!), and then finally hit "pay dirt" when Barack Hussein Obama became President. He was not only good to them, he was great, actually going to their side, jettisoning Israel, and all other Allies, and giving Iran a major and very powerful new lease on life." "Hundreds of Billions of Dollars, and 1.7 Billion Dollars in green cash, flown into Tehran, was handed to them on... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 19:00 LONDON
Iran sends response to US proposals on ending war, reports say
Iran has sent its response to US proposals aimed at ending the war, according to Iranian state media.The reply was delivered through mediators in Pakistan, while no public details have been released about either side's proposals.The development comes as a ceasefire meant to support talks has largely held, despite occasional exchanges of fire.Iran has also continued to restrict the Strait of Hormuz, while the US has enforced a blockade of Iranian ports.The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the dispute because it is a major route for global oil shipments.Any change to access through the waterway could affect energy markets... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
Russia and Ukraine trade accusations over ceasefire violations
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaking a short ceasefire that began on Saturday, with both sides offering conflicting accounts of what has happened since it took effect.Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia has stopped air attacks on Ukrainian cities since the ceasefire began, but that fighting has continued on the frontlines.Russia, meanwhile, said it had recorded more than 1,000 Ukrainian ceasefire violations.The claims underline how fragile the truce remains and how quickly disputes over compliance can shape the wider conflict.They also suggest that, even where some attacks have eased, the fighting has not fully stopped.The ceasefire is the latest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
Families of two IRA men shot dead in 1983 settle Belfast High Court claims
The families of two IRA men shot dead by British soldiers in 1983 have reached confidential settlements in damages claims heard at the High Court in Belfast.The court was told the actions brought over the deaths of Brian Campbell and Colm McGirr had been resolved.Mr Campbell, 19, and Mr McGirr, 23, died after the SAS mounted an operation at an arms dump near Coalisland, County Tyrone, in December 1983.The families had sued the Ministry of Defence and the Police Service of Northern Ireland, alleging a shoot-to-kill policy and a lack of effective investigation.The families' barrister told the court that undisclosed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 13:32 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
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
Martin pays tribute to David Trimble at Queen's University lecture
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has paid tribute to former Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble, saying he played a critical role in the negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement.Speaking at Queen's University Belfast, Mr Martin said the level of personal bravery required was under-appreciated at the time and should not be forgotten.He was delivering the inaugural Lord Trimble Lecture.Mr Martin said Trimble was a figure of great significance in Irish and British history and that his life should be better remembered and understood.The Taoiseach said Trimble had sought to represent his community while also responding to the need to find... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 20:06 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
US pushes for Lebanon-Israel de-escalation ahead of Washington talks
The United States is trying to de-escalate Israeli actions in Lebanon as it prepares to host Lebanese and Israeli delegations in Washington next week, according to a Lebanese official.The official said the talks are due to begin on May 17 in the US capital, following an initial round in Washington in mid-April that led to the current ceasefire status quo.The planned negotiations are expected to cover security and political issues, including a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, borders, prisoners, displaced people and reconstruction.The official said Lebanon's presidency has been seeking a final cessation of hostilities, while the next step... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 10:59 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
U.S. military on standby as Iran war signals remain mixed
The U.S. military is described as being on standby while officials give contradictory signals about the status of the Iran war effort.The latest reporting points to uncertainty over whether Washington is preparing for further military action or a possible shift toward diplomacy.The supplied material says U.S. troops in the Middle East are waiting for the next major development.It also says the administration's messaging has not been consistent, leaving the current direction of policy unclear.No casualties or direct military engagement are confirmed in the available rows.The immediate issue is the state of readiness and the lack of a clear public line... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 01:30 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
US fires on Iranian tanker in Gulf of Oman as Trump presses Iran talks
The United States military has fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, according to the supplied report, as President Donald Trump pressed Tehran to reach a deal.A fighter jet shot out the tanker's rudder as it tried to breach what US Central Command described as an American blockade of Iran's ports.The report says the Islamic Republic is reviewing the latest American proposals.Trump said a deal with Iran was "very possible", but warned he could resume bombardment if negotiations fail.The strike adds a fresh military dimension to already tense talks.The incident matters because it comes as investors... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
US allows Venezuela to begin debt restructuring process
The United States has allowed Venezuela to begin a debt restructuring process as the country seeks to stabilise its economy.The move comes as Venezuela faces about $60 billion in defaulted bonds, according to the supplied report.The decision is significant because it opens a path for talks over obligations that have remained unresolved for years.It also comes at a time when Venezuela is trying to address wider economic pressures.Debt restructuring can affect how a country manages repayments, negotiates with creditors and restores access to financial markets.In Venezuela's case, the scale of the defaulted bonds makes the process potentially important for its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 00:01 LONDON
Trump says Iran war may end soon as Tehran weighs 14-point memorandum
United States President Donald Trump has again said there is a "very good chance" the Iran war is nearing an end, as reports say Tehran is considering a 14-point memorandum.The latest comments came on 7 May, with Trump speaking optimistically about peace negotiations.The supporting row says Washington is seeking a moratorium on Iran's uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief and the unfreezing of assets.The development matters because it suggests the diplomatic track remains active while the conflict is still unresolved.It also points to a possible framework for talks, even though no agreement has been confirmed.The earlier article said Trump... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 21:30 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
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
