United States blocks Iran nuclear chief from Vienna IAEA conference after Austria revokes visa
The United States has blocked Iran's nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, from attending this week's annual General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna. Eslami and his delegation cancelled their trip after Austria revoked his visa, according to Iranian state media. The decision has added a new diplomatic dispute to the opening of the five-day meeting at the agency's headquarters.Iran's ambassador to the agency, Reza Najafi, told delegations at the conference opening that Eslami's visa had initially been approved before being withdrawn. He said the move was a direct infringement on Iran's rights as a member state and argued... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 23:00 LONDON
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Russian National Pleads Guilty in U.S. Aerospace Export Scheme
Andrei Samuilovski, 32, pleaded guilty today in a case tied to the illegal export of U.S.-origin aviation and aerospace parts to Russia. The source identifies him as a national with citizenship in Estonia, Switzerland and Russia. The plea is linked to a scheme involving U.S.-origin aviation and aerospace goods. The source says the conduct violated U.S. sanctions, but gives no further details on the shipment route, the number of items, or any additional defendants. The available reporting does not identify a date for the underlying exports, the extent of the alleged smuggling network, or any operational disruption. The only verified... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 22:02 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz talks postponed amid Yemen escalation
Iran says a planned meeting with officials from Gulf states on the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed because of events unfolding in Yemen. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the decision was taken jointly by Iran and Oman, and that the meeting in Oman would have been an opportunity to discuss what he described as a responsible approach to managing the waterway. He also said Saudi Arabia requested the postponement.Baghaei told a news conference that Iran has no involvement in Yemen and does not interfere in Yemeni affairs. He said the talks would have been a chance to show... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Sep 2026 15:29 LONDON
BRICS summit in New Delhi adopts declaration amid divisions over Iran, Ukraine and tariffs
BRICS leaders have adopted a joint declaration on the first day of their two-day summit in New Delhi, despite visible divisions over the wars in Iran and Ukraine. The New Delhi Declaration called for restraint in the Middle East and criticised unilateral tariffs, but it avoided naming the United States, Israel or Iran. The agreement was reached as leaders from the expanded 11-member bloc gathered in the Indian capital for talks on war, trade and global economic pressure.The declaration was adopted on Saturday, with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin among those attending the summit. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 13:30 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Hormuz tensions rise as Congo Ebola toll climbs and Europe faces political strain
Security in the Gulf came under fresh strain after Iranian authorities said one person was killed and three others injured when a merchant vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane already under pressure from regional tensions. đź”— Bahrain also said it would not join an Iran proposed meeting in Oman on Monday on safe passage for shipping in the strait, underlining the diplomatic split over how to protect traffic through the waterway. đź”—In Yemen and along the Red Sea coast, the Houthis said they had carried out a drone and missile strike on a military... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 13 Sep 2026 08:37 LONDON
UK security adviser says Europe must endure hard winter to keep pressure on Russia
The UK national security adviser has said Europe must be prepared to endure "real hardship" this winter if it wants to maintain economic pressure on Russia. Jonathan Powell made the remarks in Kyiv at the Yalta European Strategy forum, where he argued that sanctions on Moscow are working and should not be eased. He said the current approach of supporting Ukraine while tightening pressure on Russia should continue despite the strain of energy shortages across Europe.Powell said talk of Russian escalation was not a problem but a sign that pressure on President Vladimir Putin was having an effect. He urged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Sep 2026 06:32 LONDON
Bahrain refuses Iran's proposed Hormuz shipping meeting in Oman
Bahrain has said it will not take part in a proposed meeting in Oman on Monday that Iran says will focus on safe passage for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The Bahraini Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that it would not join the gathering in Muscat, despite Iran describing the talks as a consultation on the future of the waterway. The decision adds a new diplomatic wrinkle to efforts to discuss security around one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.In its statement, Bahrain said regional security and stability could not be preserved through what it called a policy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 21:02 LONDON
Day News Recap: Yemen fighting and Red Sea tensions deepen as world marks 9/11 anniversary
Yemen saw the sharpest escalation, with more than 900 people killed or injured in less than a week of renewed fighting and at least 5,000 families forced from their homes as civilians fled Taiz. đź”—The conflict around the Red Sea and Bab al Mandab also intensified, with Houthi forces reported to have seized Perim Island and Mokha, tightened their grip on the shipping lane, and advanced across Yemen's Tihamah coast. đź”— đź”— đź”—That pressure on maritime routes was echoed by the United States, which began telling oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz to travel at specific times if they... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Sep 2026 18:21 LONDON
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Zelenskyy willing to meet Putin at Miami G20 summit in December
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is willing to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami in December if both leaders are invited. He made the remarks when asked by German broadcaster Deutsche Welle whether he would meet his Russian counterpart, saying: "We have to meet, to speak, and make decisions." The comments add a fresh diplomatic opening to a war that is nearing its fifth year. The summit is due to take place on 14 and 15 December at Trump National Doral Miami, with the United States holding the presidency of the Group of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 12:59 LONDON
Guatemalan judge clears deputy minister and three Indigenous leaders of terrorism charges
A Guatemalan court has cleared Deputy Minister Luis Pacheco and three other Indigenous leaders of terrorism charges linked to protests in October 2023. The ruling was issued by the Third Criminal Court in Guatemala City and came after prosecutors asked for the case to be dismissed. The judge concluded that the four had not broken the law by organising the demonstrations.The defendants were accused over protests against a prosecutor who was alleged to have tried to block President Bernardo Arevalo from taking office. Alongside Pacheco, the case involved Hector Chaclan, Basilio Puac and Esteban Toc. Prosecutors had brought charges including... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Hormuz tensions, Ukraine pressure and Yemen fighting dominate a busy briefing
The biggest market and security story was the sharp rise in Middle East shipping risk, after the United States began telling oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz to travel at specific times if they want military protection. The move underlines how exposed the waterway has become as tensions rise around Iran and the wider Gulf. đź”—Iran said it will meet Gulf states and Iraq in Oman on Monday to discuss the Strait of Hormuz and regional security, while Saudi Arabia kept its East West pipeline shut for a second day after a drone attack launched from Iraq caused injuries... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 12 Sep 2026 08:38 LONDON
UN Security Council extends partial Sudan arms embargo for one month amid wider sanctions talks
The UN Security Council has unanimously extended its partial arms embargo on Sudan's Darfur region for one month while members continue negotiating possible changes to the sanctions regime. The vote keeps the existing restrictions in place and gives diplomats more time to discuss a US proposal to broaden the embargo across all of Sudan. The decision comes as the war in Sudan passes the three-year mark and pressure grows over how to respond to the conflict.All 15 council members backed the one-month extension on Friday, according to the supplied material. The US said it welcomed the adoption and argued that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Sep 2026 00:30 LONDON
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Russia returns naval convoy to the Mediterranean under close NATO surveillance
Russia's navy has reappeared in the Mediterranean after a two-month gap, with a convoy of ships reported to have reached the Syrian port of Tartus. The movement was tracked closely by European and British naval assets as the vessels passed through the Strait of Gibraltar and across the central Mediterranean. The convoy is linked to Moscow's maritime logistics network that supports its military presence in Syria.According to the supplied reporting, the ships were detected switching off their automatic identification system transponders before passing Gibraltar. The convoy included the sanctioned cargo vessel Sparta, the sanctioned tanker General Skobelev and the replenishment... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 18:04 LONDON
Iran faces severe medicine shortages amid war, sanctions and blockade
Iran's pharmaceutical sector is reporting shortages of hundreds of medicines, alongside steep price increases and wider supply-chain disruption, as the war with the US enters its seventh month. The shortages are affecting both imported products and medicines made inside the country, according to the supplied material. Officials and industry representatives say the pressure is being felt across production, transport and distribution.The confirmed figures point to a broad national supply problem. Iranian media have reported that about 90 of the medicines in short supply are classed as essential or life-saving. Hadi Ahmadi, a spokesperson for the Iranian Pharmacists Association, said around... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Sep 2026 10:03 LONDON
Iranian rial falls to new lows as war and blockade deepen economic crisis
Six months after war broke out between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, the country's economic strain has intensified sharply. The Iranian rial has continued to slide, reaching new lows as households face rising prices and tighter budgets. The latest deterioration comes amid an ongoing war and a reinstated US naval blockade, both of which have disrupted daily life and trade.According to free-market currency data cited in the supplied material, the rial has fallen from about 1.45 million per US dollar in March 2026 to more than 2.1 million by early September. By Thursday, the free-market dollar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Sep 2026 12:33 LONDON
UK West Bank settlement sanctions trigger Israeli diplomatic retaliation and muted US response
Israel has moved to escalate its response after the United Kingdom unveiled sanctions against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. According to the supplied material, Israel said it would shut Britain's diplomatic mission to the Palestinians, expel UK military staff from a coordination base near Gaza and bar nearly a dozen British lawmakers from entering the country. The measures mark a sharp widening of a dispute that began with the British announcement on settlement trade restrictions.The UK said it acted out of what it described as a moral imperative to stop the destruction of the two-state solution. It accused... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 23:02 LONDON
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IAEA refers Iran to UN Security Council over nuclear non-compliance after board vote
The International Atomic Energy Agency has formally referred Iran to the United Nations Security Council after its Board of Governors approved a resolution in Vienna. The move is the first such referral in 20 years and marks a fresh escalation in the dispute over Iran's nuclear programme. The resolution was backed by 23 countries, with eight abstentions, while China, Russia and Niger voted against it.The board action was tabled by the United Kingdom, France, Germany and the United States. It cites a lack of information on Iran's nuclear material, including stockpiles of highly enriched uranium, and says inspectors have been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 21:59 LONDON
Israel orders UK consulate in East Jerusalem to close within 30 days amid sanctions row
Israel has said it will close the British consulate in East Jerusalem within 30 days, escalating its response to new UK sanctions and trade restrictions linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The move is part of a wider set of retaliatory measures announced after London joined other countries in backing a two-state statement and imposing restrictions on settlement-related goods and services. Israel also said British diplomats at the consulate would lose their diplomatic status in 30 days.According to the supporting material, Israel has told UK staff on a Gaza coordination mission and British diplomats in Ramallah to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 14:29 LONDON
Investigation finds evidence of possible chemical weapons use in Sudan
A 32-page investigation has found what it describes as credible evidence supporting witness accounts of toxic chemical exposure linked to military activity in Sudan between 2024 and 2025. The report says the alleged exposure took place in civilian areas during the war that began in 2023. It also says the findings point to a possible chlorine-related incident in September 2024.The investigation was led by former senior officials of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, or OPCW, including two people who served with the body when it received the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize for work on the global ban... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 13:30 LONDON
IAEA says North Korea has built new uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon
The International Atomic Energy Agency says North Korea has built a new two-storey uranium enrichment facility at the Yongbyon nuclear complex. The watchdog described the development as a cause for serious concern and said the building appears capable of housing multiple centrifuge cascades. The assessment adds to evidence that the country is continuing to expand its nuclear infrastructure.The agency said the new building is part of the main Yongbyon complex and could accommodate up to 28 centrifuge cascades used to enrich uranium. It said the findings were based on satellite imagery because it has had no inspectors in North Korea... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 13:00 LONDON
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US expands sanctions on Iran's aviation sector under Operation Economic Outcast
The United States has announced a new package of sanctions targeting Iran's aviation sector, in a move aimed at increasing economic pressure on Tehran. The Treasury Department said on Tuesday that 36 Iran-related sanctions were imposed on commercial and private airlines, as well as on aviation firms and service providers. The measures are part of an effort described by Washington as Operation Economic Outcast.The latest action expands existing sanctions on the privately owned airline Mahan Air and extends pressure to other Iran-based aviation companies. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration had promised severe consequences for those providing financial support... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Sep 2026 01:30 LONDON
UK rejects renewed Argentine pressure over Malvinas sovereignty
A British minister has said there is "no doubt" about British sovereignty over the Malvinas, after Argentina stepped up its claims to the South Atlantic islands. The statement came as the dispute again moved into the diplomatic spotlight, with Buenos Aires threatening sanctions against oil companies operating in the area. The row also follows renewed political signalling from both sides over the islands, which the UK administers and Argentina claims as its own.The minister, a member of the UK foreign ministry and parliament, said the British position was clear and that the United States also understood London's stance. She said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 17:37 LONDON
Argentina moves to file criminal complaint over Falklands oil operations
Argentina has said it will file criminal charges against Navitas Petroleum and several related executives over hydrocarbon activity near the Falkland Islands. The move is the latest legal step in a long-running sovereignty dispute with the United Kingdom over the South Atlantic territory, which Argentina calls the Malvinas. According to the Argentine presidency, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno will submit the complaint.The case is expected to target Navitas Petroleum Development & Production Ltd, Navitas Petroleum Atlantic United, Navitas Petroleum LP, JHI Associates Inc and Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas Ltd. Argentina says the companies are operating under licences issued by what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Sep 2026 14:07 LONDON
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
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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
