Israel strikes south Lebanon, orders evacuations in 20 towns as attacks continue
Israeli air raids have hit southern Lebanon again, killing one person in the municipality of Maarakeh in the Tyre district, while the Israeli military ordered residents of 20 towns and villages to leave immediately. The evacuation order told people to move north of the Zahrani River, widening the disruption across a large part of the south. The strikes came as attacks continued despite a United States-brokered ceasefire.Lebanon's National News Agency reported the fatality in Maarakeh, while local reporting said Israeli attacks over Friday and into the evening continued on towns and villages well north of the so-called Yellow Line. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 08:59 LONDON
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Indian Air Force AN-32 crashes at Jorhat air station in Assam
An Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft has crashed at the Jorhat Air Force station in Assam, according to initial official confirmation. The accident happened while the aircraft was attempting to land at the airfield on Saturday. It is a developing incident, and details on the condition of those on board have not yet been confirmed.A defence spokesperson confirmed that the aircraft was involved in an accident in Jorhat district. The available information says the plane was trying to land when the crash occurred, but the circumstances remain unclear. Official clarification and investigation details are still awaited.The AN-32 is a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 07:34 LONDON
US says Tren de Aragua leader killed in Venezuela strike as Caracas confirms joint operation
Venezuela and the United States have both said that He9ctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, was killed in an operation in southern Venezuela. US President Donald Trump described the action as a "swift and lethal kinetic" strike, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it hit a Tren de Aragua compound earlier in the week. Venezuela said the operation took place in the southeastern state of Bolivar and that clashes occurred with members of criminal groups.The latest accounts add clearer timing and location to an incident that had already been described by Washington as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 07:31 LONDON
US intercepts Iranian drones in Strait of Hormuz amid peace deal progress
The United States says it intercepted multiple Iranian drones in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, shortly after both sides said a peace agreement was moving closer to completion. The incident took place in one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints, where commercial shipping carries a large share of Gulf energy exports. US Central Command said the drones were aimed at commercial vessels and that all of them were shot down.The command said the attack drones were launched in the early hours of 13 June and that traffic through the strait continued without interruption. It said the waterway remained... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 07:29 LONDON
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US-Iran talks move to Hormuz leverage and nuclear limits as deal hopes build
Iran's foreign minister has given the clearest indication yet that Tehran wants to preserve leverage over the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations with Washington continue. Abbas Araghchi said Iran would keep a presence over the waterway and suggested a negotiated framework could allow the collection of a "service fee" for vessels using it. He also said Iranian forces would intervene when necessary, while acknowledging that international law does not permit a toll on ships passing through the strait.The remarks come as the two sides appear to be edging closer to an agreement, but remain divided over the scope of any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 05:59 LONDON
Australia signals shift from fossil fuel exports toward clean energy at Bonn climate talks
Australia should prepare for a future in which fossil-fuel export markets shrink and instead expand its role as a supplier of clean energy products, climate minister Chris Bowen has said at a conference in Bonn, Germany. Bowen, who is president of the next UN climate negotiations, said the country could become a major renewable energy exporter as global demand changes. He framed the shift as both an economic adjustment and a response to the direction of international climate policy.Bowen said more than 80% of Australia's trading partners are committed to net zero, arguing that the world is moving away from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 01:30 LONDON
Trump says Iran ceasefire deal is close after halted US strikes
Donald Trump has said a deal with Iran is close, after calling off a third day of strikes and describing the outcome as a "great settlement". The latest comments mark another sharp turn in his public messaging, coming only hours after he had warned on social media that the United States would hit Iran "VERY HARD". The reported framework is being described as a memorandum of understanding rather than a full peace deal, suggesting the immediate aim is to pause the confrontation rather than resolve it.The development follows several days of exchange of fire across the Persian Gulf and a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 23:29 LONDON
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in Nasdaq debut
Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire after shares in his SpaceX rocket company surged on their stock market debut in New York. The company listed on the Nasdaq exchange on Friday in what was described as the biggest-ever stock market debut, briefly lifting Musk's paper wealth above $1tn. SpaceX closed the day with a valuation of $2.2tn, after trading opened above the offer price and climbed further during the session.The company said shares would be offered at $135 each, but trading opened at $150 and briefly reached $176.50 before ending the day at $160.95. The initial public offering... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 23:04 LONDON
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Iran says draft US war deal could be signed remotely in coming days
Iran's foreign minister has said a draft agreement to end the war with the United States could be signed remotely within days, as negotiations enter what he described as their final stages. Abbas Araghchi said the deal would first be signed digitally before being announced publicly. He said the framework under discussion would cover the US naval blockade and the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz.Araghchi said the signing could happen "in the coming days" and that he was "very hopeful" about the outcome. He said each side would sign remotely once the final stages of the talks were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 23:00 LONDON
UAE to unlock frozen Iranian funds amid US ceasefire push
The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars linked to Iran, according to people familiar with the arrangement, in a move tied to efforts to reduce tensions and support wider ceasefire talks involving Tehran and Washington. The reported step comes after weeks of Iranian attacks on the Gulf state and as negotiations over the broader conflict enter what diplomats describe as a final stage. The funds are said to be connected to long-frozen Iranian oil revenues held in foreign banks under US sanctions.Two regional sources said the UAE had agreed to release a total of $10bn, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 22:30 LONDON
Australia prepares robust pushback on US tariff proposal as ambassador starts Washington posting
Australia's new ambassador to Washington has said Canberra will "robustly" push back against a new tariff proposal from the Trump administration. Greg Moriarty said Australia may also enlist Australian businesses in the effort as the government prepares a submission to the Office of the US Trade Representative. The move comes as the proposed levy on Australian imports is still moving through a consultation process.Mr Moriarty, who has replaced Kevin Rudd in the posting, described the tariff proposal as "extremely disappointing". He said the US trade office had flagged the measure after a recent investigation into forced labour. The proposal is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 22:02 LONDON
Trump says Iran deal could be signed in Europe as ceasefire diplomacy continues
US President Donald Trump has said an agreement to end the Iran war is imminent and could be signed in Europe this weekend, after he cancelled planned strikes on Iran. Tehran has responded more cautiously, saying large parts of the deal have been finalised but that no final decision has been made. The latest comments suggest the diplomacy remains active, but the two sides are still not publicly aligned on whether a final text is ready.According to the supplied material, Trump said the remaining points had been approved in concept and in detail by the parties involved. He said a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 21:59 LONDON
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UK sets end date for Russian diesel and jet fuel imports
The UK government has said it will ban imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil by 1 January 2027. The measure is part of sanctions on Moscow linked to the war in Ukraine. It follows an earlier move in May to phase out diesel and jet fuel refined in third countries from Russian crude oil, after ministers said they needed extra flexibility because of global oil supply issues.Trade Minister Chris Bryant said the end date was a clear signal that the government was continuing to increase pressure on Russia. He said the temporary general licence covering these... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 21:33 LONDON
Clashes at Kinshasa rally over proposed DRC term-limit change
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo dispersed rival political groups with tear gas after clashes broke out at an opposition rally outside parliament in Kinshasa. The demonstration was held against a proposed law that could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to remain in power beyond his current two-term limit. The rally was organised by the opposition coalition C64 and was broken up after fighting involving pro-government activists.Among those injured was opposition leader Martin Fayulu, who was seen with blood around his eyes and shirt as supporters helped him. Prince Epenge, another opposition figure, was also reported to have been slightly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 21:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes higher as chips surge, small caps rally and oil slides sharply
Executive summary: U.S. stocks finished higher, led by a powerful rebound in AI and chip shares, while small caps, banks and defense stocks also advanced. The session was marked by a sharp drop in WTI crude, a pullback in gold, and a strong move in palladium, suggesting a broad rotation across risk assets and commodities. The biggest single equity move in the data was SOXX, which jumped more than 10%, while Microsoft, Apple, Meta and Amazon all fell. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones each ended in the green, with the Russell 2000 outperforming the large-cap benchmarks. [Continue Reading]
Ukraine strikes on Russian energy infrastructure acknowledged by Putin, as damage is admitted
President Vladimir Putin has publicly acknowledged that recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries, depots, pipelines and fuel supplies are causing damage to the Russian economy and society. His comments came after weeks of intensifying attacks on energy and logistics infrastructure, including what was described as a Kyiv-claimed strike on a key oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk the previous night. Putin said the attacks were intended to sow confusion, but insisted they would not divide society or cause lasting economic harm.The remarks were carried by Russia's state-owned TASS news agency and were made on Friday. Putin said Russia was recovering quickly and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 20:59 LONDON
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John Healey quits as UK defence secretary amid wider defence spending row
John Healey resigned as UK defence secretary after saying the government had failed to commit enough money to defence, deepening a dispute inside the Labour government over military funding. Hours later, the armed forces minister, Al Carns, and two ministerial aides also left their posts, according to the supplied report. The resignations have sharpened pressure on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at a time when the government is trying to settle its defence investment plans.Healey said the Treasury had been unwilling to provide the resources needed to defend the country at a time of rising threats. The row centres on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 20:34 LONDON
EU agrees to launch membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova
European Union member states have agreed to open accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, in a move that formally launches the next stage of the two countries' long path towards possible EU membership. The decision was taken by ambassadors from the bloc's 27 nations at a meeting in Brussels, with an intergovernmental conference due to be held on Monday in Luxembourg. That meeting is expected to open key negotiation clusters, marking the start of detailed talks on the conditions for joining the bloc.EU Council president Antonio Costa and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the decision recognised the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 20:32 LONDON
US and Iran ceasefire deal prospects sharpen as Gulf states review security plans
Washington and Tehran are moving towards a long-term ceasefire agreement, according to the latest reporting, with Donald Trump saying he had cancelled new strikes on Iran because a deal was imminent. A senior Iranian official, however, said a proposed memorandum of understanding with Washington was still under review, suggesting the process has not yet been completed. The developments are being watched closely across the Gulf, where states hosting US military facilities are expected to reassess their security arrangements if the war ends.The reported diplomatic push comes after Pakistan's prime minister said a final text had been reached, adding to signs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 20:29 LONDON
Iran says deal with US closer than ever as Trump warns Tehran to get act together
Iran has said a deal with the United States is closer than ever, in comments that come as Donald Trump warned Tehran to "get act together". The remarks point to a renewed push in long-running efforts to narrow differences between the two countries. No formal agreement was announced in the material supplied, but the language used suggests talks or contacts remain active.The incident is centred on Iran and the United States, with the latest comments reported on 12 June 2026. The supplied material does not give a venue for the remarks or identify the Iranian official who made them. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 19:32 LONDON
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Toronto officer killed as probe widens over consulate shooting and possible terror links
Toronto police are investigating whether the killing of Constable Marc Pinizzotto during a dawn search in the city's west is connected to a wider network of shootings and possible international terror links. Pinizzotto, 43, a member of the emergency task force, was shot on Thursday while officers were executing search warrants linked to a number of incidents, including an early-March attack on the United States consulate in Toronto. Police said the operation involved several warrants and that the case is now being examined alongside other shootings in the city.Toronto police chief Myron Demkiw said the March consulate attack involved two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 19:29 LONDON
US to cut NATO air and naval assets in Europe, raising alliance concerns
The United States is planning to sharply reduce air and naval assets assigned to NATO operations in Europe, according to reports cited by European officials. The move would affect fighter jets, maritime reconnaissance aircraft and several major naval platforms, including an aircraft carrier and a submarine. It comes amid wider concern in Europe about Washington's commitment to the alliance's military posture.The reported changes include cutting the number of F-16 and F-15E fighter jets allocated to NATO from about 150 to 100. Maritime surveillance aircraft would also be reduced from 26 to 15, while eight aerial refuelling aircraft are expected to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 18:30 LONDON
Armenian opposition seeks annulment of parliamentary result after June 7 vote
Armenia's pro-Russian Strong Armenia party has asked the country's election commission to annul the result of Sunday's parliamentary election, alleging voting irregularities. The petition was submitted on Friday in Yerevan, according to the party's representative Aram Vardevanyan. The move challenges the victory claimed by incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's governing Civil Contract party.Civil Contract won 49.8% of the vote, while Strong Armenia secured 23.2%, according to the reported results from the June 7 election. The Central Election Commission had already invalidated tallies at two polling stations on Thursday, citing a concentration of military personnel at the voting sites after polls... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 18:02 LONDON
Israeli and Palestinian groups press G7 for Gaza action ahead of Évian summit
Palestinian and Israeli civil society groups have met in Paris to urge G7 leaders to take action on Gaza at next week's summit in Évian-les-Bains. The groups called for a ceasefire, the disarmament of Hamas and the start of reconstruction in Gaza. They also said the various peace efforts should be brought together into a single programme.The Paris meeting drew up proposals from five working groups and brought together as many as 150 activists from across the Israeli-Palestinian divide. In a joint statement, the groups said Gaza was devastated and Israel remained under threat. They also said settler violence, settlement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 17:32 LONDON
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads into new areas as cases rise
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread into new health zones, including a crowded displacement camp, as health officials warn the situation is entering a more dangerous phase. The World Health Organization said cases are now being identified in new areas on a near-daily basis, with local transmission appearing in communities beyond the original centre of the outbreak. The outbreak was declared on 15 May and remains centred in Ituri province, but it has also reached North Kivu and South Kivu.The agency said there have now been 676 confirmed cases and 136 deaths, with a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 16:59 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as oil slumps, autos and equities rally, gold retreats
Executive summary: European markets ended the session with a split picture, as the FTSE 100, Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 advanced while the DAX slipped. The sharpest cross-asset move was in Brent crude, which fell more than 7%, a drop that helped support travel and broader risk sentiment. Autos also outperformed, while gold and platinum weakened and the euro and pound firmed against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
Trump rejects reported Iran ceasefire terms amid attack on Indian-linked ships near Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has publicly rejected reported ceasefire terms linked to Iran, saying leaked details "bear no relation to the truth" and were not what had been agreed in writing. In the same remarks, he condemned what he described as a drone attack on Indian-linked commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. The comments add to a fast-moving dispute that now combines diplomacy, maritime security and the safety of Indian seafarers.Trump said on social media that the terms Iran had leaked to the media were false and "totally" different from the agreement he said had been reached. He also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 16:00 LONDON
France accuses Israeli firm BlackCore of interfering in Scottish elections
France's cybersecurity agency has accused the Israeli tech company BlackCore of interfering in Scotland's elections earlier this year by targeting First Minister John Swinney. The agency, Viginum, said the company used proxy social media accounts to target Swinney, the Scottish National Party and the Scottish government on four occasions. It said the alleged campaign took place between 6 January and 8 May, spanning the period before and during a hard-fought election for the Scottish parliament.Viginum said its investigation identified BlackCore as the actor behind the operation, but that it remained unclear who had commissioned the company. Marc-Antoine Brillant, who heads... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 15:30 LONDON
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Philippines quake death toll revised after offshore Sarangani earthquake
Officials in the Philippines say years of disaster-preparedness drills helped limit casualties after a powerful offshore earthquake struck off Sarangani province on Monday. The 7.8 magnitude quake left 46 people dead, 38 missing and at least 688 injured, according to the latest figures. More than 45,000 people were displaced, with about half still in emergency shelters.The Office of Civil Defence said the numbers of dead and missing were reduced after multiple verifications. The quake damaged more than 12,600 houses across farming towns and cities, and many displaced residents were still unable to return home because of strong aftershocks. Officials said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 14:30 LONDON
SpaceX blocks China and Hong Kong investors from landmark IPO
SpaceX has barred investors from mainland China and Hong Kong from taking part in its public offering, a rare country-level restriction in a major share sale. The move affects a wide range of potential buyers, including mutual funds, private equity firms, sovereign funds, family offices and high-net-worth individuals from the two jurisdictions. The company is going public on Friday, and the exclusion has drawn attention because of the scale of the offering and the sensitivity of the sectors involved.The restriction was reported to have taken effect quickly after first being disclosed last week. People in Hong Kong or mainland China... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 13:37 LONDON
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Ultra-Orthodox draft protests trigger violence and political strain in Israel
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men blocked city centres across central Israel on Thursday night in protests over the arrest of fellow adherents who refused military conscription. The demonstrations brought parts of urban areas to a halt and were accompanied by clashes with police. The unrest is the latest flare-up in a long-running dispute over whether ultra-Orthodox religious students should be exempt from army service.The supplied report says violence has become routine in these protests, with dozens of police officers and protesters injured and scores arrested in previous episodes linked to the same issue. It also says the immediate trigger for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 13:34 LONDON
France and Germany terminate FCAS fighter jet project, dealing blow to European defence autonomy
France and Germany have ended their joint Future Combat Air System programme, a project intended to produce a sixth-generation fighter jet for Europe. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed on Monday that the scheme is being terminated, according to the supplied material. The decision marks a significant setback for European defence cooperation and for efforts to reduce reliance on the United States for security.The move comes after years of disagreement over the project, which was designed as a landmark partnership involving France, Germany and Spain. The supplied material says the dispute centred on the role of France's Dassault Aviation, although the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
UK signals it may limit compensation to British Steel owner amid treaty dispute
The UK government has signalled it could limit or refuse compensation sought by Jingye Group after taking control of British Steel. The dispute centres on the nationalisation of the steelworks and the costs that may follow. Jingye has now begun consultation under a bilateral investment treaty with the UK government.The company said it was seeking compensation after the state intervention, while the Department for Business and Trade said any payout would be decided independently and only paid if it is found to be due. A department spokesperson said the government would comply with its international obligations. Jingye has also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 12:35 LONDON
Nigeria says more than 13,000 militants killed in past year amid ongoing insecurity
Nigeria's president has said the military has killed more than 13,000 "terrorists" in the past year, in a national address delivered on Democracy Day. Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the figure reflected gains in the fight against armed groups and criminal gangs, even as the country continues to face mass kidnappings and attacks in several regions. He also said 124,000 fighters and dependants had laid down their arms since 2023 through Operation Safe Corridor.Tinubu made the remarks in a televised speech marking Democracy Day, which commemorates the end of military rule and the restoration of democracy in 1999. He said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 12:32 LONDON
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Netanyahu aide Jonatan Urich indicted over alleged classified leak to German newspaper
A senior media adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been formally indicted over the alleged leaking of classified military intelligence to a German newspaper. Prosecutors say Jonatan Urich was involved in passing on a document from IDF military intelligence in September 2024, in a case they say was intended to influence the public narrative around a hostage deal. The indictment also alleges that the leak was carried out despite the material being blocked by the military censor.According to the charges, the document was an internal Hamas memo obtained by IDF intelligence and later routed through Urich and former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 12:30 LONDON
Belfast unrest spreads for a second day after stabbing attack
Anti-immigrant unrest continued in Belfast on Thursday, with reports of racist attacks, arson and fresh fear among ethnic minority residents. The disorder has spread across parts of the Northern Irish capital after a knife attack earlier in the week, and some families have now been evacuated and are sheltering outside the city. Residents described a climate of intimidation as homes and businesses believed to belong to ethnic minorities were targeted.The unrest is linked to the stabbing case in which a 30-year-old Sudanese national has been charged with attempted murder. The victim, Stephen Ogilvie, remains in hospital with severe injuries to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 11:59 LONDON
Israel's Lebanon buffer zone raises fears over maritime resources
Israel's imposition of a security buffer zone in southern Lebanon is drawing concern that it could become a longer-term attempt to control territory with potential oil and gas reserves. The zone, announced after a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, is said to extend into Mediterranean waters and into Lebanon's exclusive economic zone. That has raised questions not only about the land border but also about maritime boundaries and resource rights.According to the reported details, the map of the buffer zone was announced on 19 April by Avichay Adraee, the Israeli army's Arabic-language spokesperson. The line, which Israel calls the Yellow... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 11:03 LONDON
China confirms detention of US researcher Min Zin on spying suspicion
China has confirmed that it is holding an American citizen, Min Zin, on suspicion of spying and endangering national security. The Foreign Ministry said the Myanmar-focused political analyst had been subjected to criminal compulsory measures, after US media reports said he was detained in early June. The case involves a researcher linked to the Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar, a think tank that studies politics, resources and conflict dynamics in Myanmar.Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said China had notified the US consulate general in Guangzhou of the arrest. According to the reports cited by the ministry, Min Zin disappeared... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 11:00 LONDON
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Taliban fire on Herat protest over arrests of women for dress-code violations
At least two people have been killed and more than 20 others wounded after Taliban police opened fire on a protest in the western Afghan city of Herat, according to accounts from witnesses and a statement by UN-appointed experts. The demonstration was held in response to the arrest of women over alleged dress-code violations. Witnesses said the crowd numbered about 100 to 150 people.The protest followed weekend arrests in Herat, where morality police detained dozens of women for not wearing the body-cloaking chador or burqa. The UN Human Rights Council-appointed experts said one of those killed was a boy who... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 10:35 LONDON
India raises concerns with US after strike on tanker near Oman coast
India has summoned the US charge d'affaires for the second time in less than 48 hours after a US military strike on the tanker MT Jalveer near the Oman coast. The vessel was described as the third commercial ship disabled in the area in four days, amid heightened concern over the safety of Indian seafarers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. All 22 Indian crew members on board MT Jalveer were evacuated safely to shore.The summoning took place on Friday afternoon, when the Ministry of External Affairs' additional secretary for the Americas, Nagaraj Naidu, called in US diplomat Jason Meeks. India... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 10:32 LONDON
Jordan Bardella visit to Brussels draws protests over migration politics
French National Rally leader Jordan Bardella has visited Brussels to strengthen ties with the Flemish nationalist party Vlaams Belang. He spoke at the Flemish Parliament, where he called for closer cooperation between like-minded parties on migration and asylum policy. The event also drew several hundred protesters outside the parliament building.According to the supplied material, Bardella used the visit to argue that coordinated action could help reshape decision-making across the European Union. He praised a decade-long alliance with Vlaams Belang and welcomed proposed EU measures that could allow asylum claims to be processed outside Europe and speed up deportations. Supporters were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 10:00 LONDON
Drone strikes hit Russian energy and industrial sites on Russia Day
Russia's Russia Day celebrations were disrupted after a wave of reported drone strikes hit industrial and energy sites in several regions, including the Tolyattikauchuck petrochemical plant and the Taneko oil refinery in Tatarstan. The attacks were reported overnight on 12 June and were followed by cancellations of mass celebration events and restrictions at major airports. The incidents add to a wider pattern of cross-border strikes affecting infrastructure far from the front line.The supplied report says the Tolyattikauchuck petrochemical plant was attacked overnight, while the Taneko refinery in Nizhekamsk, Tatarstan, was also struck. It does not give a damage assessment or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 09:32 LONDON
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US strikes on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz kill Indian sailors
Three commercial vessels have been struck by the US military in and near the Strait of Hormuz this week, killing three Indian sailors and intensifying a maritime confrontation linked to Iran. The latest confirmed strike came on Thursday, when US Central Command said its forces had disabled a third tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly violated the blockade against Iran by attempting to transport Iranian oil. The attacks have drawn in India, which summoned a senior US diplomat in New Delhi after one of the vessels hit was a Palau-flagged ship off Oman's coast.The supplied material says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 09:29 LONDON
China claims foreign agencies used sensor-fitted marine animals to monitor its waters
China's Ministry of State Security has claimed that foreign intelligence agencies are using sensor-fitted marine animals to collect sensitive data in waters around China. In a post on WeChat, the ministry said an "invisible secret war" was under way at sea and alleged that "spy turtles" and "spy fish" had been found attached to sensors while swimming in Chinese waters. It said the devices were being used to gather underwater information and transmit it overseas.The ministry said the animals were collecting marine environment data including water temperature, salinity and ocean currents in real time. It said the information was being... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 09:00 LONDON
Europe Opens Mixed as Brent Slides, Palladium Surges and German Stocks Lead the Risk-Off Tone
Executive summary: European markets opened with a cautious tone, as the DAX fell sharply, the FTSE 100 slipped, and the Euro Stoxx 50 was little changed. The biggest moves came in commodities, where Brent crude dropped nearly 6% and palladium jumped more than 8%, while gold, silver and natural gas also weakened. FX was steadier, with sterling and the euro firmer against the dollar. The pattern points to a market still reacting to shifting geopolitical and policy expectations, with energy, metals and autos among the clearest pressure points. [Continue Reading]
Nikkei Surges Past 66,000 as Asia Ends Mixed, Oil Slides and Palladium Jumps
Executive summary: Tokyo led Asia-Pacific trading with a broad risk-on move, as the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei 225 ETF both rose more than 3%. The session also featured a sharp drop in WTI crude, a pullback in gold and silver, and a standout rally in palladium. Currency moves were muted, with USD/JPY and USD/CNY little changed. [Continue Reading]
UK economy shrinks 0.1% in April as services weaken
The UK economy contracted by 0.1% in April, according to official data released on Friday. The fall was driven by weaker output in the services sector, while construction partly offset the decline. Analysts had expected a small contraction, after stronger-than-expected growth in March.The Office for National Statistics said the economy grew by 0.7% in the three months to April compared with the previous three-month period. That suggests the monthly fall did not fully reverse the broader improvement seen over the quarter. The same data also showed the economy grew by 0.3% in the month, confounding forecasts of a small contraction,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 07:30 LONDON
South Korea court sentences ex-president Yoon to 30 years over drone operation
A court in Seoul has sentenced South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison over military drone flights into North Korea. The ruling says the 2024 operation was used to heighten tensions and help justify Yoon's later declaration of martial law. It adds another major legal blow to the ousted leader and deepens a political crisis that has already reshaped South Korea's presidency.A spokesperson for the Seoul Central District Court said Yoon was given 30 years in jail for the drone case, without giving further detail. According to a summary of the judges' findings, the operation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 07:01 LONDON
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Pakistan warns India water restriction could be treated as act of war
Pakistan has warned that any attempt by India to restrict the flow of Indus waters could have serious consequences and may be viewed as an act of war. The warning came after India's water resources minister said New Delhi was working to ensure that "not a single drop" of water reaches Pakistan in the coming years. The exchange marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric around the Indus Waters Treaty, which India has said it has kept in abeyance.At a weekly briefing in Islamabad, foreign ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan was responding to the Indian minister's remarks on the treaty.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 06:03 LONDON
Three Indian sailors confirmed dead after US strike on tanker off Oman
Three Indian sailors have been confirmed dead after a US military strike on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello off the coast of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel was hit on Wednesday, and the missing crew members were declared dead on Thursday. Twenty-one Indian crew members were rescued from the ship after the strike, according to the supplied material.The US military said the tanker was targeted after allegedly attempting to breach a blockade enforced by US forces in the area. Officials described the operation as part of ongoing maritime security activity near the Strait of Hormuz, one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 05:29 LONDON
