North Korea says nuclear status will not change despite external pressure
North Korea has said its status as a nuclear-armed state will not change, rejecting what it described as external pressure and rhetorical claims.In a statement reported on Thursday, Pyongyang said it would not be bound by the non-proliferation treaty under any circumstances whatsoever.It used the country's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, in making the remarks.The comments come against the backdrop of long-running sanctions and nuclear tensions.North Korea withdrew from the treaty in 2003, after threatening to leave it in 1993.Since then, it has carried out six nuclear tests and is believed to possess dozens of nuclear warheads.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 03:00 LONDON
Iran says US proposal to end war is still under review
Iran says a US proposal to end the war is still being considered, after reports that the two sides may be close to an agreement.A foreign ministry spokesman said Tehran would share its views on the proposal with Pakistani mediators after its review is complete.Pakistan's foreign minister said his country was trying to turn the ceasefire into a permanent end to the war.US President Donald Trump said there had been very good talks with Iran in the last 24 hours and that a deal was possible.He also warned that if Iran did not agree, the bombing would start again at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 02:30 LONDON
US lawmakers press for transparency on Israel's nuclear capability
A group of 30 Democratic lawmakers has urged the US State Department to break with longstanding silence over Israel's nuclear capabilities.The letter, sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, says the issue has become more urgent amid the US-Israel war on Iran.The lawmakers asked what nuclear weapon capabilities Israel has, including details on warheads and launchers.They also sought information on the Negev Nuclear Research Center in Dimona, which has long been believed to be central to Israel's nuclear programme.In the letter, dated May 4, the members of Congress said they needed fuller information on the nuclear balance in the Middle... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 00:00 LONDON
Ted Turner dies at 87, CNN says
Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and one of the most influential figures in US media, has died at the age of 87.The network announced his death on Wednesday, according to the supplied reports.The reports say Turner died after building a media empire that began with his father's billboard business and expanded through the purchase of a television station in 1970.He later launched CNN in Atlanta in 1980.The immediate significance of his death is tied to CNN's role in shaping 24-hour television news.The reports describe the channel as the first around-the-clock cable news network, with Turner's model later influencing global... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
Trump warns Iran deal could end blockade, or bombing of Iran intensify
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Assuming Iran agrees to give what has been agreed to, which is, perhaps, a big assumption, the already legendary Epic Fury will be at an end, and the highly effective Blockade will allow the Hormuz Strait to be OPEN TO ALL, including Iran. If they don't agree, the bombing starts, and it will be, sadly, at a much higher level and intensity than it was before. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" - "The White House Ballroom is going up rapidly on the East... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 13:00 LONDON
Trump says talks with Iran are progressing on possible deal
United States President Donald Trump has said talks with Iran over the past 24 hours make a deal "very possible" as Tehran reviews a US peace proposal.The proposal is reported to be a one-page memorandum that would formally end the conflict, while leaving key issues unresolved, including Iran's nuclear programme and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.Trump made the remarks in the Oval Office, saying the two sides had held "very good talks".Iranian officials, however, publicly dismissed the proposal as unrealistic and said Tehran would convey its response.The latest comments come as the war, which began on 28 February,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
US to Withdraw 5,000 Troops from Germany Amid Trump-Merz Dispute
The United States Department of Defense has announced plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany over the next six to twelve months.This move fulfills a threat made by former President Donald Trump following tensions with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz related to the ongoing war in Iran.Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the withdrawal, stating that the decision follows a thorough review of the department's force posture in Europe and reflects theatre requirements and conditions on the ground.The troop reduction represents approximately 14 percent of the 36,000 American service members currently stationed in Germany.The US maintains several major military facilities in Germany,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 23:30 LONDON
Iran's Supreme Leader Signals Plan to Maintain Control Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, announced plans to establish new legal frameworks governing the Strait of Hormuz.This strategic waterway is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.Khamenei also confirmed that Iran intends to retain its nuclear capabilities amid ongoing regional tensions.The announcement was made in a formal statement on April 30, 2026.It underscores Iran's intent to assert and maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime passage.No immediate casualties or disruptions were reported following the statement.However, the declaration has significant implications for regional security and international maritime navigation.This development is particularly important given the ongoing conflict involving... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 18:01 LONDON
US President Trump Threatens Troop Reduction in Germany Following Chancellor Merz's Criticism
US President Donald Trump announced on 30 April 2026 that he is reviewing the possible reduction of US troops stationed in Germany.This statement follows recent critical remarks by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding the US approach to the ongoing conflict with Iran.Trump stated that the US is "studying and reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time." The US currently maintains a significant military presence in Germany, with over 36,000 active duty troops deployed across various bases.The announcement came shortly after Chancellor Merz accused the US of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 09:34 LONDON
Russian Nuclear Threats Escalate After Ukrainian Strikes on Tuapse Oil Facilities
Ukrainian forces have carried out multiple strikes on oil facilities in Tuapse, a strategic Russian Black Sea port, prompting calls for nuclear retaliation from prominent Russian ultra-nationalists.The attacks, which occurred repeatedly in April 2026, have caused fires and environmental damage at the refinery and terminal in Tuapse.The facility is critical to Russia's energy infrastructure.Russian oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev publicly advocated for nuclear strikes against western Ukraine in response to the attacks.He suggested issuing a 72-hour warning before targeting areas with nuclear weapons measured in trinitrotoluene equivalent, a reference to atomic bomb yields.Malofeyev's statements were shared by pro-war Russian frontline reporter Roman... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 08:31 LONDON
US Defense Secretary Testifies as 60-Day Deadline Nears for Iran War Congressional Approval
The US Defense Secretary testified on April 30, 2026, as the 60-day statutory deadline approaches for the president to either seek congressional approval or withdraw US forces involved in the conflict with Iran.This testimony marks a critical moment under US law, which requires presidential action within 60 days of military engagement to continue or end hostilities.The defense secretary appeared before Congress on the eve of this deadline, underscoring the urgency of the decision on the future of US military involvement in Iran.The deadline is significant because it legally limits the duration of military action without explicit congressional consent, reflecting the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 07:01 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
