Iran says Hormuz could reopen in two days if US meets conditions amid ongoing mediation
Iran says it could restore security to the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the United States accepts a set of political and security conditions, in the latest signal that indirect contacts between the two sides are continuing. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the proposal had first been put to Washington through Qatar in September with a seven-day timeline, but that the period could now be shortened. He said the change showed what he described as Iran's good-faith approach.Baghaei said an exchange of messages was still under way through mediators and that any next step depended on Washington... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 11:59 LONDON
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Bulgaria runoff won by Iliana Iotova amid Black Sea security concerns
Iliana Iotova has won Bulgaria's presidential runoff, according to estimates from several polling institutes, defeating Andrey Gyurov in a vote shaped by debate over Russia, Ukraine and Black Sea security. The result gives Iotova between 57.4% and 58.2% of the vote, ahead of Gyurov on between 38.6% and 39.6%. The contest was closely watched because of its implications for Bulgaria's foreign-policy direction and its response to regional security risks.Iotova, who favours dialogue with Moscow and opposes military aid to Ukraine, declared victory alongside Rumen Radev and said her message had focused on "incomes, peace and the challenges that lie ahead".... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 01:29 LONDON
Western Sahara UN mission ends as liquidation phase begins after mandate expiry
The United Nations has confirmed that its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has ended after the Security Council failed to renew its mandate. The mission, known as MINURSO, entered a liquidation phase on 1 November, with assets being returned to troop-contributing countries. The development marks the close of a 35-year UN presence in a disputed territory where the political process remains unresolved.UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he remained concerned about the security situation across the territory and the risk of hostilities escalating. His spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, said Guterres had urged all concerned to exercise maximum restraint and avoid actions that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 00:31 LONDON
Iran warns a future war could last longer after Trump says more strikes are possible
Iran has warned that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said Washington still had more targets in Iran that it could strike quickly. The warning came as diplomatic efforts to end the wider Middle East conflict continued alongside repeated threats from both Washington and Jerusalem to resume bombardments. Iranian army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said a future war could last longer than the previous conflict and that the US president would not be able to dictate when or how it ended.Trump told reporters that the United States... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 00:29 LONDON
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Canada and US signal progress on trade deal talks as midterms loom
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said talks with US President Donald Trump made progress toward a future Canada-US trade deal. The announcement came on Sunday, two days before the November 3 US midterm elections, and follows months of strain between the two neighbours over tariffs. Carney said the two sides had held a good conversation about the future of Canada-US trade.According to Carney, teams from both countries will work in the coming weeks to deliver an outcome. He said the latest discussion builds on recent constructive talks on the outlines of a mutually beneficial trade deal. Trump also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 21:59 LONDON
Bulgaria runoff exit polls put Iotova ahead amid Black Sea security concerns
Exit polls from Bulgaria's presidential runoff show acting president Iliana Iotova ahead of challenger Andrey Gyurov, with three polls putting her on about 51% against roughly 44% for her rival. If the result is confirmed when official counting is completed on Monday, Iotova would become Bulgaria's first elected female president. The presidency is largely ceremonial, but the result would still carry political significance in a country watching both domestic politics and regional security closely.The vote took place on Sunday, with exit polls indicating turnout of about 27% to 29%, slightly higher than the first round last week, which had a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 21:32 LONDON
Israel faces coalition deadlock after election strips Netanyahu of majority
Israel is heading into a period of coalition bargaining after legislative elections on October 27 left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu without a parliamentary majority. No bloc won the 61 seats needed to govern in the 120-seat Knesset, creating an immediate deadlock over who can assemble a working coalition. The result leaves the country without a clear path to a new government and raises the possibility of another election if negotiations fail.Under Israel's post-election process, the results must be officially certified and presented to President Isaac Herzog by November 4. The new Knesset is scheduled to be sworn in on November... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 15:02 LONDON
US-Iran talks continue amid renewed war threats and Qatar-mediated diplomacy
Iran says mediated contacts with the United States could still produce a deal, even as both sides continue to signal that military escalation remains possible. The latest discussions, held through Qatari mediation in Tehran on Friday and in Qatar on Saturday, have created what Iranian officials describe as a limited diplomatic opening. At the same time, the rhetoric from Washington and Tehran has remained sharply confrontational.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the talks had produced a tangible result by shortening the period in which Iran says it could move to partly reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He said Tehran had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 13:29 LONDON
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Iran warns of geographically unrestricted response if US attacks again
Iran's supreme leader has warned that any renewed US or allied attack would be met with an immediate response that would be both impactful and geographically unrestricted. The warning comes as urgent diplomatic efforts continue to prevent another full-scale war involving Iran, with officials and analysts warning of wider consequences for the Middle East and beyond. According to state media, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei met Iran's top military commanders on Saturday and ordered preparations for possible new US-Israeli military action.The reported meeting included the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Major General Ahmad Vahidi, as well as the Iranian army... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 12:59 LONDON
Oman pushes Gulf non-aggression pact amid fears of renewed Iran-US escalation
Oman is being presented as a possible mediator for a new Gulf security arrangement after a lecture by Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi at Cambridge University called for a non-aggression pact among all eight Gulf littoral states. The proposal would bring together the six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, plus Iraq and Iran, under a framework intended to reduce the risk of conflict. The argument is being made at a time when another escalation between Iran and the United States is seen as a looming possibility.According to the lecture cited in the supporting material, Albusaidi described the pact as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 07:32 LONDON
Thousands rally in Tel Aviv as coalition deadlock puts Netanyahu's future in play
Thousands of people gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday to press Israel's opposition leaders to reach an agreement with Arab-led parties and form a government that would remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The rally came after Tuesday's election produced no clear majority, leaving coalition negotiations at the centre of the political debate. Supporters of Netanyahu also turned out in counterprotest, underscoring the depth of the divide over who should govern next.According to the reported results, Netanyahu's bloc won 53 seats in Israel's 120-seat parliament, while the bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot won 48. That leaves neither side able to govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 03:00 LONDON
Turkey nominates Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu for UN secretary-general race
Turkey has officially nominated former foreign minister and long-serving UN diplomat Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu for the next United Nations secretary-general race. The move was reported on Saturday and backed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to the supplied material. Sinirlioglu is currently the secretary-general of the Vienna-based Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.The nomination was formally submitted by Turkey's representative to the United Nations, Ahmet Yildiz, who said it had the president's support. Sinirlioglu is 70 and previously served as Turkey's foreign minister for a few months in 2015, before becoming the country's UN ambassador from 2016 to 2023.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 15:05 LONDON
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Israel election leaves Arab parties as kingmakers in deadlocked result
Arab parties in Israel have emerged as potential kingmakers after a record turnout among Arab voters helped lift them to 19 seats in the 120-seat Knesset. The result, reported after Tuesday's election, marks a sharp rise from 10 seats in the previous vote and leaves neither major bloc able to form a government on its own. The outcome has placed Arab-majority parties at the centre of coalition talks in a parliament that remains deadlocked.The surge in support was driven by higher participation in Arab communities, including Palestinian citizens of Israel and Bedouin voters. One first-time voter, schoolteacher Ranya Farhat, said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Oct 2026 02:36 LONDON
Israel election deadlock deepens as final results leave Netanyahu bloc short of majority
Final results from Israel's general election have confirmed that Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc finished ahead, but still fell well short of the 61 seats needed to govern alone in the 120-member Knesset. The right-wing and far-right alliance won 53 seats, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot secured 48. The outcome leaves the country facing difficult coalition negotiations and keeps open the possibility of another election if no agreement can be reached.The Central Elections Committee said the Arab party groupings won a combined 19 seats, strengthening their position as potential kingmakers in the next round of talks. That makes them... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 12:00 LONDON
Israel election deadlock deepens as final results confirm no majority
Final results from Israel's legislative election confirm that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition has reached the 61 seats needed to govern in the 120-member Knesset. Netanyahu's bloc finished on 53 seats, while the opposition camp led by Gadi Eisenkot won 48. The Arab parties secured a combined 19 seats, leaving coalition arithmetic finely balanced and no bloc able to govern alone.The Central Elections Committee published the final tally early on Friday after counting the remaining "double envelope" ballots cast by soldiers and diplomats. Officials said turnout in the October 27 vote reached 77.9 percent, underlining the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 11:37 LONDON
Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to delegitimise election amid foreign-interference claims
Gadi Eisenkot and Arab-led party leaders have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to delegitimise Israel's election after his bloc lost its majority. The dispute centres on allegations by Likud that Arab parties were "stealing" the vote and that foreign money may have been used to influence turnout. The row has sharpened as final results confirmed that no bloc won the 61 seats needed to govern in the 120-member Knesset.According to the supplied material, the Central Elections Committee asked the Shin Bet domestic security service to examine "serious suspicions" of foreign interference. Likud said voters had been "bribed" to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 20:29 LONDON
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EU lawmakers press Beijing to curb exports during Beijing visit
A delegation of European lawmakers has warned China that its export-driven economic model is unsustainable for Europe, pressing for wider limits on cheap imports during a visit to Beijing. The group of 12 members of the European Parliament said the recent deal on Chinese hybrid car exports should be treated as a starting point rather than a one-off arrangement. They argued that similar measures should be extended to other industrial sectors.The warning came as the European Union's trade deficit with China reached a record €360 billion and continued to widen. German Socialist MEP Bernd Lange, who chairs the European Parliament's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 13:38 LONDON
Russia-Ukraine exchange of drone strikes as deadly hit on Dnipro comes amid peace talks preparations
Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone strikes overnight on Thursday, with the latest attacks hitting Moscow and the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. According to the supplied reports, at least 13 people were killed in Dnipro after a train was struck. In Moscow, the city's mayor said 613 drones were launched toward the capital and its surroundings between 8:30 pm and 7 am, although most were intercepted by air defences.The reported strikes came as the Kremlin said delegations from 48 countries were in Moscow for the third Russia-Africa summit. The timing also matters because both sides are preparing to resume peace negotiations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:59 LONDON
Israel election aftermath: Ben Gvir calls for arrests as Arab parties gain leverage
Israel's far-right national security minister has called for the arrest of leaders of Arab parties after their strong showing in this week's election, escalating a dispute already centred on unproven claims of foreign funding. Itamar Ben Gvir said the domestic security service should order the arrests of the heads of Arab parties suspected of involvement in Qatari money. The allegation has not been substantiated, and it comes as final election results are still being completed.The latest count is still pending because about 500,000 absentee ballots are being tallied from military personnel, diplomats, prisoners and hospital patients, among others. Local media... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 09:34 LONDON
Turkey renews maritime deal push with Egypt amid Eastern Mediterranean dispute
Turkey has renewed its offer to sign a maritime boundary agreement with Egypt, in a move that comes days after Libya's eastern parliament approved a disputed 2019 Turkey-Libya maritime deal. The latest development adds a new layer to long-running disagreements over sea boundaries and jurisdiction in the Eastern Mediterranean. It also highlights how Ankara's recent diplomatic gains in Libya are intersecting with its efforts to manage relations with Cairo.Turkey's Ministry of National Defence made the renewed offer on Wednesday, according to the supplied material. Ankara said Egypt could gain more than 15,000 square kilometres of maritime jurisdiction under a deal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 06:03 LONDON
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Israel election ends without clear winner as vote count nears completion
Israel's election remains unresolved as nearly 90% of ballots have been counted, leaving both major blocs short of the 61 seats needed to govern. The latest figures point to a close but inconclusive result in the 120-member Knesset, with no party or alliance on course to secure an outright majority. The count is still under way, and the final distribution of seats could shift as additional ballots are processed.The Israeli Central Elections Committee said it had counted more than five million votes by 9pm local time on Wednesday. On current projections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is expected to win... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 00:29 LONDON
Israel election deadlock deepens as Arab parties face exclusion from coalition talks
Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh has accused Israel's main political leaders of racism after both major blocs ruled out working with Arab parties despite their strong showing in the election. With 85% of the vote counted, Arab parties are on course for a record 19 seats, potentially giving them decisive leverage in coalition talks. But the numbers still leave neither bloc close to the 61 seats needed to govern, prolonging the deadlock.According to the Central Elections Committee, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is ahead with at least 53 seats, while the opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot has 48. Netanyahu... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 18:29 LONDON
Poland chosen to host €227m Patriot missile maintenance centre
Poland has been selected to host a European maintenance centre for PAC-3 missiles used in Patriot air defence systems, in a decision announced on Wednesday. The project is valued at about one billion zlotys, or €227 million, and is intended to support the upkeep of missiles used by allied air defence forces. The move follows months of talks with the United States and gives Poland the edge over Germany, the Netherlands and Norway.Deputy defence minister Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka said Poland's bid received the highest score at the application stage. She announced the decision in a post on X and later spoke... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 17:35 LONDON
Israel election remains undecided as Arab parties emerge as potential kingmakers
Uncertainty remained over Israel's election on Wednesday as vote counting continued and neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing, religious bloc nor the centrist bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot appeared on course for a majority in the Knesset. The result leaves the country facing another period of coalition bargaining, with no clear winner yet able to claim the 61 seats needed to govern. A surprise rise in support for Arab parties has added a new variable to the final arithmetic.With more than 85% of votes counted, Netanyahu and his allies were hovering around 53 seats, while Eisenkot's "Change" bloc was just... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 16:32 LONDON
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Israeli right makes provocative statements as election count continues amid coalition uncertainty
Senior figures on Israel's right have intensified their rhetoric as votes are counted in an election that appears to have left no clear path to a majority. The remarks, made during and after Tuesday's ballot, included claims about Arab voters, allegations of election theft and renewed pledges tied to settlements in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. The comments came as exit polls suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing alliance had suffered a setback.Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, speaking early on Wednesday at his far-right Religious Zionism party's headquarters in Jerusalem, dismissed opposition celebrations and said the government's settlement expansion would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 10:02 LONDON
Israel election deadlock deepens as Arab parties could hold balance of power
Exit polls and updated projections in Israel have kept the country on course for another hung parliament, with no clear winner emerging from the first election since the October 7 attacks. The latest figures show Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc and the alliance led by Gadi Eisenkot still short of the 61 seats needed to govern in the 120-member Knesset. Arab parties may again prove pivotal if coalition talks begin after the count is completed.According to one broadcaster's latest projection, Netanyahu's bloc is on 52 seats and Eisenkot's bloc on 49, while another has the two camps tied at 51 each. Likud... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 07:29 LONDON
Israeli election vote count points to coalition uncertainty after polls close
Polls have closed in Israel's election and votes are now being counted, with exit polls pointing to a fragmented result. Early projections suggest Gadi Eisenkot's bloc has won the largest number of seats, but not enough for a majority. They also indicate that Netanyahu's Likud is set to emerge as the biggest single party in the parliament.The immediate picture remains provisional, with the final seat distribution still to be confirmed. The available reporting says the count is under way, but does not give official results. It also does not indicate whether any bloc is close to the threshold needed to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 01:59 LONDON
Nordic leaders hold rare 90-minute call with Putin on Ukraine war amid Abu Dhabi talks
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre have held a rare 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine. The conversation was followed by a separate call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to the Nordic leaders. The exchange comes as preparations continue for planned Russia-Ukraine-US talks in Abu Dhabi next month.The leaders said the call was intended to press Putin to end the war and to encourage direct negotiations. Stubb described the discussion as frank and substantive, while Støre said they stressed the importance of de-escalation. The move breaks with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 20:02 LONDON
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Israel heads to polls in high-stakes election challenge to Netanyahu
Polls are closing in Israel in an election widely framed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership and his handling of Hamas's October 7 attacks. The vote has unfolded against the backdrop of a fragmented party system, with multiple parties competing for support and the outcome expected to shape the next government. Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli military chief, has emerged as Netanyahu's main challenger through the newly established Yashar opposition party.Polling indicated that Netanyahu could face a stiff challenge to remain in power, although the final result was still being determined as voting ended. The campaign has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 20:00 LONDON
Israel election turnout hits highest level in 50 years as voting continues
Almost 45% of Israelis had cast ballots by mid-afternoon on Tuesday, according to the Central Elections Committee, as voting continued in a closely watched general election. Officials said the turnout by 2pm local time was the highest in 50 years, and 6 percentage points higher than at the same time in the last election in 2022. The figures came as polling stations reported long lines in several areas, with rainy and blustery weather and flood warnings affecting parts of the country.The high participation has added to the political significance of a vote already seen as a referendum on Prime Minister... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 15:59 LONDON
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Israel votes as turnout hits four-decade high and coalition race stays tight
Turnout in Israel's national election has reached its highest level so far in more than four decades, as voters cast ballots in a contest widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu's rule. Polling published on Friday suggests Netanyahu is running almost neck-and-neck with former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, but neither bloc is projected to win the 61 seats needed for a majority in the 120-seat parliament. That leaves open the prospect of prolonged coalition talks after the vote.The latest reporting also says several leading parties complained on Tuesday morning about alleged irregularities at polling stations across the country. Israel's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 13:02 LONDON
Stubb and Støre press Putin on Ukraine talks as new round of negotiations is expected
The Kremlin said Vladimir Putin told the Finnish and Norwegian leaders that any peace settlement must take into account what Moscow calls Russia's legitimate interests. That account came after Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a direct call with the Russian president on Wednesday, urging him to end the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and engage in meaningful negotiations. The two Nordic leaders said the discussion was frank and substantive, and framed it as part of wider efforts to restart diplomacy.Stubb said the war has direct consequences for European security, particularly for neighbouring states, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 11:59 LONDON
Israel votes in first general election since Gaza war began as Netanyahu faces tight race
Israel is holding its first general election since the war in Gaza began, with voters choosing the 120 members of the Knesset in a contest that could determine whether Benjamin Netanyahu remains in power. The vote comes amid a closely fought race in which polls suggest no bloc is likely to secure the 61 seats needed for a majority. That raises the prospect of another prolonged period of coalition bargaining, or even a repeat election if no agreement can be reached.The supporting material says Netanyahu's party is running roughly level with the opposition list led by Gadi Eisenkot. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 10:32 LONDON
Israel votes as Netanyahu faces a renewed referendum on his leadership
Polling has opened across Israel in a national election widely seen as a verdict on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It is the country's first legislative vote since the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack, and it comes after years of war and political division. The contest is being framed not only as a choice of government, but as a judgment on Netanyahu's leadership and the direction he has set for the country.The vote follows a period in which Netanyahu has faced criticism over the security failures surrounding 7 October, as well as over the wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 08:29 LONDON
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EU budget fight intensifies over Ukraine's €70 billion 2027 shortfall
The European Union's next seven-year budget talks have been pulled deeper into the debate over Ukraine financing after leaders validated a €70 billion shortfall in Kyiv's 2027 needs. The issue has now become part of the bloc's wider budget negotiations, with officials warning that the two files are becoming politically intertwined even if they remain separate on paper. The latest discussions are centred in Brussels, where the European Commission has been asked to prepare financing options.A special summit planned for November has also been extended to two days to allow more time for the Ukraine discussion. According to the supporting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 06:29 LONDON
Israel votes as Netanyahu faces tight race and pressure over Iran strategy
Israel is holding its first general election since the war in Gaza began, with voters choosing the 120 members of the Knesset. The result is being treated as a direct test of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political future, as polls suggest his bloc may fall short of the 61 seats needed for a majority. If neither side can assemble a governing coalition, the country could be pushed toward another election.The campaign has centred on the war and on Netanyahu's ability to stay in office after years of political and legal pressure. According to the supporting material, his party is expected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Oct 2026 03:29 LONDON
Iran hardliners urge steps toward nuclear treaty withdrawal amid US tensions
Iran's hardline Paydari Front has called on the country's parliament and the Supreme National Security Council to begin the process of withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The demand comes as tensions with the United States remain high and as internal divisions deepen over whether Tehran should pursue talks or confrontation. The faction's intervention adds fresh pressure on President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is associated with a more conciliatory approach to negotiations.According to the supplied report, the Paydari Front said military efforts should proceed "as quickly as possible," language that has been read as a push for a more aggressive nuclear... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Oct 2026 15:30 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 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
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
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