Iranians in Los Angeles divided over whether to cheer or jeer World Cup team
Los Angeles is seeing a split among Iranian Americans as Iran prepares to begin its World Cup campaign against New Zealand. In the city's Westwood neighbourhood, known by many as Tehrangeles, some residents are planning protests near the stadium while others say they want to focus on the match rather than politics. The debate has become visible in shopfronts, community spaces and public displays of the pre-1979 lion-and-sun flag.Several protests have already taken place against Iran's participation in the tournament, according to people in the community. Roozbeh Farahanipour, a business owner and veteran opposition activist, said the community is divided... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 08:32 LONDON
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Russian strikes hit Kyiv for a second day as Lavra fire and death toll rises
At least five people were killed and 36 injured in a renewed Russian air attack on Kyiv, according to the latest confirmed figures in the supplied material. The strikes set fire to the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Ukrainian capital, and damaged several high-rise residential buildings. Kyiv authorities also said electricity lines were hit, leaving about 140,000 residents without power.Officials said the city came under a massive drone and missile assault early on Monday, with air raid alerts issued across much of Ukraine. Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv's military administration, shared images of the damaged... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 08:29 LONDON
Europe opens higher as peace-driven risk rally lifts stocks, metals surge and Brent slumps
Executive summary: European equities opened firmer, led by the Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40, as a broad risk rally followed reports of a U.S.-Iran peace breakthrough. Brent crude fell sharply, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium all surged, pointing to a fast rotation into havens and industrial metals at the same time. The euro and pound also strengthened against the dollar, while natural gas weakened. The move matters because it combines lower energy costs with stronger equity sentiment, but the scale of the commodity swings suggests traders are still pricing in headline risk and not a fully settled geopolitical... [Continue Reading]
Marius Borg Høiby found guilty of two counts of rape in Oslo court
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of rape by Oslo District Court and sentenced to four years in prison. The verdict was delivered in courtroom 250 in Oslo, with three judges hearing the case. Høiby was not present in court and joined the session by video link.The court cleared him of two other rape counts, but found him guilty of many of the other offences he had been accused of. Prosecutors had sought a sentence of seven years and seven months, while his defence lawyers had argued for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 08:02 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close sharply higher as peace deal headlines hit oil, lift metals and cyclicals
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended the session with a broad risk-on tone, led by a powerful surge in Japan and South Korea after headlines around a U.S.-Iran peace deal. The Nikkei 225 jumped +6.0% to 69,317.5, the Kospi surged +13.9%, and the ASX 200 rose +3.4%. Oil slumped -10.5% while gold, silver and palladium rallied strongly, signaling a sharp rotation into lower energy costs, precious metals and cyclical assets. [Continue Reading]
EU to open first accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova after Hungary lifts veto
The European Union is set to formally open the first part of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on Monday evening, after Hungary lifted its veto on the process. The move will be marked by an intergovernmental conference in Luxembourg following a meeting of EU foreign ministers. It is the first step in a long accession path that both countries have been seeking since the start of the war in Ukraine and Moldova's parallel push to move closer to the bloc.The opening concerns the first of six thematic clusters in the accession process, known as the fundamentals. These cover economic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 07:32 LONDON
Russia tightens security after reported AI-enabled killing of Iran's supreme leader
Russia's security services have temporarily disconnected parts of a special surveillance system protecting President Vladimir Putin and his close circle, according to a report cited in the supplied material. The move was said to follow the reported US-Israeli killing of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran. The report says the Kremlin's response reflects concern that AI-assisted video analysis can be used to identify patterns, movements and meeting locations at scale.The material says the shutdown affected a system used to protect Putin and his closest aides, with parts of it sealed off from the internet. It attributes the account... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 07:30 LONDON
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight on the White House South Lawn
A report published on 15 June says Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday with a deal on Iran and a UFC cage fight staged on the White House South Lawn. The account describes the event as taking place in Washington and presents it as a combined political and sporting spectacle. No further verified detail is available in the supplied material about the terms of the Iran deal or the fight itself.The report gives the date as 15 June 2026 and identifies the White House South Lawn as the venue for the cage fight. It also says the Iran deal was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 07:02 LONDON
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Attacks on education up 40% worldwide, study says
Attacks on education around the world rose by 40% in 2024 and 2025, according to a new study that recorded more than 8,556 incidents across 83 countries. The report says at least 10,600 students and staff were killed, injured, abducted, arrested or otherwise harmed during the period. It identifies Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, Palestine and Ukraine among the places with the highest numbers of reported attacks.The study was published on Monday by the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack, a group that tracks violence affecting schools, universities, pupils and staff. It says Ukraine experienced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 05:33 LONDON
Macron frames Évian G7 agenda in hope Trump will stay for whole summit
French President Emmanuel Macron has set out the agenda for the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains with an eye on keeping Donald Trump engaged for the full three days. The summit is taking place as world leaders seek common ground on Ukraine, Gaza and Iran, while also trying to avoid a repeat of the disruption that marked the last gathering in Canada. Macron is hosting the meeting and has delayed the start to accommodate Trump's 80th birthday celebrations in Washington.According to the supplied report, Trump left the previous G7 summit early, saying he needed to work on the Iran conflict, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 05:30 LONDON
UK arrests Indian national after boarding Russian oil tanker in the English Channel
National Crime Agency officers have arrested an Indian national on suspicion of sanctions offences after UK forces boarded a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel. The vessel, Smyrtos, was intercepted on Sunday and is now anchored off the Dorset coast, with 24 Georgian and Indian crew members still aboard. The operation involved Royal Marine Commandos and the National Crime Agency, and officials said commandos fast-roped from a helicopter on to the tanker during the boarding.The National Crime Agency said the arrested man was taken into custody for questioning after the operation. The Ministry of Defence said the boarding took... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 04:29 LONDON
Asian stocks surge and oil falls after US-Iran deal confirmation
Asian equity markets rose sharply on Monday after Washington and Tehran confirmed a deal to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The move came as investors reacted to the prospect of lower geopolitical risk to energy supplies and a possible easing of pressure on global inflation. Brent crude fell in response, while US stock futures also moved higher.Japan's Nikkei 225 benchmark index rose 5.5% in morning trading, while South Korea's Kospi climbed as much as 5.7%. Taiwan's Taiex gained as much as 2.7%, and Australia's ASX200 rose about 1.5%. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index was up... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 04:00 LONDON
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Modi and Macron set new India-France trade, AI and defence targets in Nice
India and France have agreed a new package of cooperation covering trade, artificial intelligence, defence, space and economic security after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron in Nice. The meeting produced a mechanism aimed at doubling annual bilateral trade within five years, starting from the current level of about $16 billion. It also set out an India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030 and a joint working group on AI governance.The Ministry of External Affairs said the two leaders held extensive discussions on bilateral relations and agreed to deepen ties in economic growth, technology and innovation, talent mobility, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 01:32 LONDON
US-Iran peace deal announced as Strait of Hormuz set to reopen
The United States and Iran have announced a peace framework that would end their war, lift the US naval blockade of Iranian ports and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement was made on Monday after days of conflicting signals from the two sides, with Pakistan's prime minister saying the agreement had been reached and that a signing ceremony would take place in Switzerland on Friday. The deal is being presented as an immediate halt to military operations, including in Lebanon, although the wider terms still appear to be under discussion.US President Donald Trump said the agreement with Iran was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 01:29 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Oil Slides and Precious Metals Surge, Asia-Pacific Risk Appetite Improves
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a firmer tone, led by gains in Japan, South Korea and Australia, while Hong Kong lagged. The sharpest cross-asset move was in commodities, where WTI crude fell -8.3% and palladium jumped +9.8%. Equities also found support from a softer USD/JPY and a modestly weaker dollar against the yuan, even as the Hang Seng slipped and natural gas eased. [Continue Reading]
Lowy report says China's missile reach against Australia is growing
A new Lowy Institute analysis says China already has the ability to threaten Australia's trade routes, subsea cables and critical infrastructure, while also developing a "real and growing" capacity to hit the Australian mainland with missiles. The report describes Beijing's military build-up as a "historic shift" with sharp consequences for Australia's security. It says the threat would become much greater if China secured a military base in the Pacific or developed longer-range bomber or drone platforms able to reach Australia.The analysis says China can already strike northern Australia with its DF-26 missile system if launched from its artificially built islands... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 01:00 LONDON
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US-Iran peace deal finalised as Trump says Strait of Hormuz will reopen
The reported US-Iran peace deal has moved from expectation to public confirmation, with Pakistan's prime minister and Donald Trump both saying the agreement is now complete. Shehbaz Sharif said the two sides had declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and said the formal signing ceremony would take place in Switzerland on 19 June. Trump separately said he had authorised the end of the US naval blockade on Iranian ports and called for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen.Iranian state media has also repeated the claims, while a senior Iranian foreign ministry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 22:59 LONDON
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least six as UNICEF says situation is 'dire'
Israeli attacks in Gaza killed at least six people on Sunday, including an airstrike on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza that killed four and wounded several others, according to Gaza's civil defence service and hospitals. The latest deaths came despite a months-old ceasefire that has not stopped near-daily accusations of truce violations between Israel and Hamas. UNICEF also said the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains "dire", with basic services badly disrupted.The Jabalia strike was reported by the civil defence agency, which operates under Hamas authority, and was described as hitting the refugee camp in northern Gaza. The same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 22:29 LONDON
Carney says Iran is 'topic number one' for G7 in France amid ceasefire progress
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Iran will be the main focus of the Group of Seven summit in France, as leaders gather to discuss what he described as progress towards a more durable ceasefire between the United States and Iran. In comments ahead of the meeting, he said the summit would centre on the most important issues facing the world and that Iran was "topic number one". He added that the question now was how to reinforce the ceasefire and make it last.Carney said the issue would also be important for partner countries from the Gulf that are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 21:29 LONDON
Israel expands de facto military control across Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, probe says
An investigation has found that Israeli forces now hold a de facto military footprint of about 1,000 sq km across Gaza, southern Lebanon and southern Syria. The report says the area under control extends well beyond declared boundaries and unannounced buffer zones. It describes the pattern as a widening of ground control during the war that began on 7 October 2023.The analysis compares official Israeli maps with satellite imagery, geographic information systems data and Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project statistics. It says military maps published after ceasefire agreements have not reflected the extent of operations on the ground.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 21:02 LONDON
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Trump says Israeli strikes on Beirut may derail US-Iran peace deal
Donald Trump has said Israeli strikes on Beirut should not have happened, as he warned they may have complicated a near-final agreement between the US and Iran. He said the framework deal was expected to be signed on Sunday, local time, and suggested the Strait of Hormuz would be open soon after. The comments add a new layer to an already fast-moving diplomatic process that had been presented as close to completion.Trump said the Israeli attack came at a sensitive moment and should not disrupt what he described as an important process. He later criticised Benjamin Netanyahu directly, saying he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 20:59 LONDON
11 skydivers and pilot killed in Missouri plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport
Eleven skydivers and a pilot have been killed after a plane crashed shortly after takeoff in the US state of Missouri. Officials said the aircraft, leased by a skydiving company, went down near Butler Memorial Airport in Bates County on Sunday morning. The crash happened about 200 yards from the airport after the plane failed to gain altitude and made a sharp left turn.A Bates County Emergency Management spokesperson said the aircraft took off at about 11:20 local time. The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane was a Pacific Aerospace P750 and confirmed it crashed while departing the airport. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 20:32 LONDON
Trump says he is prepared to help end Ukraine war after call with Putin, as Iran talks continue
Donald Trump has said he is prepared to help end Russia's war in Ukraine after a phone call with Vladimir Putin, according to Russian state reporting cited by a Putin adviser. The call, which lasted about an hour, was described by Yuri Ushakov as "friendly and frank". It came as Trump also said the United States is nearing a peace deal with Iran.Ushakov said Trump told Putin that ending the war in Ukraine was critical and that he was ready to help. He also said Trump informed the Russian president that the US was close to a deal with Iran,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 20:29 LONDON
G7 leaders gather in France amid Iran war divisions and supply-chain concerns
G7 leaders are due to gather in France this week for their annual summit, with the war involving Iran expected to dominate discussions. The meeting comes at a time of heightened geopolitical strain, and the group is facing clear divisions over how to respond to the conflict. The summit is also expected to take place against the backdrop of wider concerns about global supply chains and energy routes.The gathering will be the first G7 summit since the start of the Iran war, according to the supplied material. The rows say some members have accused the United States of a lack... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 20:00 LONDON
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Swiss police fire tear gas as anti-G7 protesters target UN buildings in Geneva
Swiss police fired tear gas in Geneva on Sunday after anti-G7 demonstrators began targeting buildings linked to the United Nations, according to witnesses and police. The protest was tied to the upcoming Group of Seven summit in France, which is due to take place from June 15 to 17 in Evian-les-Bains, near Lake Geneva. Most of the march was described as peaceful, but the situation turned tense when some protesters moved towards UN-related sites in the city.Police said up to 7,000 people attended the demonstration and that officers confiscated knives and pyrotechnic devices. Witnesses said some demonstrators threw stones at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 18:32 LONDON
Trump backs Mike Collins in Georgia Republican Senate runoff
Donald Trump has endorsed US Representative Mike Collins in Georgia's Republican runoff for the state's open Senate contest, setting up a direct clash with Governor Brian Kemp, who supports Derek Dooley. The runoff will decide who becomes the Republican nominee to challenge Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in November. The endorsement was made in a post on Trump's Truth Social account.Trump described Collins as a strong supporter of his Make America Great Again movement and called him a "true friend, fighter, and WARRIOR". Collins and Dooley are due to face each other in the runoff on Tuesday after neither secured enough... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 17:05 LONDON
UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal in London talks
The UK and Japan have agreed an £18bn investment package during talks in London between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Japan's leader Sanae Takaichi. The announcement was made after the two sides met business leaders at Downing Street on Sunday. It covers infrastructure, financial services, offshore wind, nuclear technology and research cooperation.Downing Street said Japanese firms will spend more than £9bn on UK infrastructure and financial services, with up to £9bn also earmarked for UK offshore wind. Officials said the package could create tens of thousands of jobs, although it was not immediately clear how much of the total... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 17:02 LONDON
Israel strike on Beirut suburb kills at least three as Iran deal talks continue
Lebanon's state media say at least three people were killed and 15 injured when an Israeli airstrike hit Beirut's southern suburb of Dahiyeh on Sunday. The strike reportedly struck a five-storey apartment building, causing extensive damage around the site. Israel said it targeted a Hezbollah "command centre" in the area after the armed group launched aerial targets towards Israel.The attack has drawn a direct political response from US President Donald Trump, who said it should not have happened at a moment when a peace deal with Iran was close. He said there should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 16:59 LONDON
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Trump says Iran deal is scheduled for Sunday as uranium handover plan is discussed
US President Donald Trump has said a deal between the United States and Iran is "scheduled to get signed" on Sunday, as talks over the future of Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpiles appear to be nearing a conclusion. The reported agreement would form part of a wider effort to end the more than three-month-old conflict in West Asia. Iran, however, has expressed scepticism about the timeline and has not said the deal is final.Trump said the US military would take over the uranium stockpiles "at the appropriate time" after any agreement is signed. He also said American forces would go... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 16:00 LONDON
US orders Anthropic to block foreign access to new AI models amid security concerns
The US government has ordered Anthropic to suspend foreign access to its newest AI models, in a move that highlights the growing use of export controls in advanced technology. The directive affects the company's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models and applies to foreign nationals both inside and outside the United States. Anthropic said the order was issued on national security grounds and came shortly after the models were released.According to the company, the instruction covers foreign national employees as well as other foreign users. The order was described as an export-control directive, but the government has not publicly set... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 15:30 LONDON
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Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million, according to early projections from Sunday's referendum. With not all votes counted, the trend showed 55% against and 45% in favour. The proposal was put forward by the right-wing Swiss People's Party and was closely tied to debate over immigration, labour shortages and Switzerland's relationship with the European Union.The measure would have forced Switzerland to end its free-movement agreement with the EU if approved. That agreement is central to Switzerland's access to Europe's single market, and more than half of Swiss products are sold into the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 12:33 LONDON
Iran and US draft deal covers nuclear limits, sanctions relief and Hormuz reopening
Iran has agreed in draft form not to produce or acquire nuclear weapons under a memorandum of understanding with the United States, according to a report citing a senior Iranian official. The reported framework also covers sanctions relief and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint for global fuel trade. The two sides are said to be set to discuss a final agreement during the 60 days after approval of the framework.The report said Tehran and Washington have not officially reacted to the draft so far. It also said US President Donald Trump had earlier announced... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 12:00 LONDON
Romania names Adrian Vestea as PM nominee after previous choice withdraws
Romania's president has nominated Adrian Vestea to try to form a new government after the previous prime ministerial choice withdrew his mandate. Nicusor Dan announced the move on Sunday, saying Eugen Tomac had stepped aside earlier in the day and that Vestea would now be asked to lead the next cabinet. The nomination comes as Romania continues efforts to restore political stability after a no-confidence vote in May toppled the previous government.Dan said Vestea, a National Liberal Party member and former mayor, was suited to the role because of his experience across local and national office. Vestea is currently county... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 11:02 LONDON
Trump says US-Iran deal could be signed as Tehran disputes Sunday timing
President Donald Trump said the emerging US-Iran agreement could be signed as early as Sunday, while Iranian officials continued to dispute that timetable and said the process may take several more days. The reported framework is tied to ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, making it one of the most consequential diplomatic developments in the region in recent weeks. Pakistan has also been cited as saying preparations are under way for an electronic signing, adding to the sense that talks are moving quickly even as the two sides describe the timing differently.Trump said the deal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 10:59 LONDON
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UK Court of Appeal due to rule on Palestine Action terror designation
The UK Court of Appeal is expected to rule on Monday on whether the government acted lawfully when it proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. The case centres on a ban imposed last July and later challenged by the group in the High Court. The appeal is being closely watched because it could determine whether the designation remains in force.The government appealed after the High Court ruled in February that the ban was unlawful and disproportionate. Earlier this month, a court in London also ruled that four activists convicted of criminal damage at a British facility owned by an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 10:00 LONDON
US says Tren de Aragua leader killed in Venezuela strike as Caracas confirms joint operation
The latest accounts add clearer timing and location to an incident that had already been described by Washington as a direct strike against the gang's leadership. Trump said the United States Southern Command carried out the operation and posted video that appeared to show a small building with a green roof exploding. Hegseth said US forces acted "in full collaboration with Venezuelan security forces", and Venezuela's statement confirmed its participation in what it called a joint operation.Guerrero Flores, also known as "Niño Guerrero", had been a long-standing target for US authorities. The US State Department had offered a reward of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 08:02 LONDON
Ukraine boosts defence spending and drone production amid war
Ukraine has committed to spending almost another €30bn on defence this year, taking total military expenditure for 2026 to more than €80bn. The announcement comes as the country continues to fight Russia's full-scale invasion and seeks to sustain its armed forces, equipment supplies and domestic weapons production. President Volodymyr Zelensky has also announced wage increases for uniformed personnel, linking pay more closely to combat missions.According to the figures provided, about a third of this year's defence budget will go on military wages, while roughly €45bn is earmarked for equipment. Ukraine's government said the new spending would push defence outlays to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 07:32 LONDON
Australia's Fair Work Commission rejects Inpex bid to halt Darwin strike action
Australia's Fair Work Commission has rejected an urgent bid by gas producer Inpex to stop escalating industrial action at its Northern Territory facilities. The dispute centres on the company's Ichthys onshore and offshore operations in Darwin, where more than 400 workers have been threatening strikes and work bans. Unions say protected industrial action will continue until the dispute is resolved.The commission heard that workers had escalated action since the start of June and had rejected Inpex's latest offer on Friday night. Unions representing the workers, the Offshore Alliance, had threatened eight-hour strikes and disruptive work bans, although they later scaled... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 07:30 LONDON
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Trump reportedly tells Netanyahu any Iran deal must cover nuclear programme, missiles and Hezbollah
United States President Donald Trump has reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that any agreement with Iran must address Tehran's nuclear programme, its missile capabilities and support for Hezbollah. The reported call took place on Friday, according to the Israeli prime minister's office, and comes amid continuing uncertainty over the status of US-Iran negotiations. The development adds a new Israeli security dimension to talks that have already drawn close attention in Washington, Tehran and Jerusalem.According to the supplied report, Trump made clear to Netanyahu that no deal would be reached unless the issues that led the US and Israel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 06:32 LONDON
US-Iran deal signing shifts to electronic format as Tehran denies Sunday plan
The planned signing of a US-Iran agreement has been changed from an in-person ceremony to an electronic process, after conflicting public accounts from Washington and Tehran over when and how the deal would be finalised. US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the agreement was scheduled to be signed on Sunday, and linked it to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps denied that any Sunday signing had been planned and criticised Trump for focusing on that date.The change comes as talks have moved quickly and mediators have sought to prevent any disruption before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 03:00 LONDON
Why the price of gold is trending down amid war-driven inflation
Gold prices have come under pressure as the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran has pushed up inflation and kept interest-rate expectations elevated. The metal fell from a high of $5,303 per troy ounce on 28 January to $4,235 on Friday, according to the supplied report. The decline comes despite gold's usual role as a safe-haven asset during periods of geopolitical stress.The report says the conflict has disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil and gas shipments, since the start of the war. That has helped drive energy prices higher, feeding into inflation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 02:30 LONDON
Canada signals energy, defence and uranium cooperation with India amid thaw in ties
Canada's High Commissioner to India has said Ottawa offers India a range of energy options, as both countries look to deepen cooperation after a prolonged diplomatic chill. In remarks published on Sunday, Christopher Cooter also pointed to possible collaboration on defence, uranium supply and security concerns. The comments come as India and Canada continue a cautious reset in relations that were badly strained in 2023.Cooter's interview comes almost a year after the two countries announced new envoys following the collapse in ties over allegations linked to the killing of Canada-based Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Canada's then prime minister Justin... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 02:00 LONDON
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India protests US strikes on ships in Gulf as death toll of Indian mariners deepens row
India and the United States have sharpened their diplomatic dispute over US missile strikes on commercial ships in the Gulf region after three Indian seafarers were killed in an attack on 10 June. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he had spoken to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and reiterated India's "strong protest" over what he described as lethal actions against commercial shipping. The exchange comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump head to the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, where a possible meeting could add another layer to the talks.The Indian side said the Ministry of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 00:59 LONDON
US strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz kill Indian sailors as toll rises
Three tankers have been struck by the US military in and around the Strait of Hormuz over the past week, with the latest confirmed deaths involving three Indian sailors aboard MT Settebello. The vessel was hit on Wednesday by what US Central Command described as precision munitions fired into its engine room, after it allegedly failed to comply with directions linked to the blockade of Iranian ports. The ship was Palau-flagged and had a majority Indian crew on board.The new details confirm the names of the three men killed: deck cadet Aditya Sharma from Himachal Pradesh, engine fitter Shivanand Chaurasiya... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 20:59 LONDON
Hungary's Fidesz re-elects Viktor Orban as party leader after April election defeat
Hungary's Fidesz party has re-elected Viktor Orban as its leader for another year, despite the party's defeat in April's parliamentary election. Orban ran unopposed at the party congress and won a near-unanimous vote, with 729 of 737 delegates backing him. The result keeps the former prime minister at the head of the governing party as it tries to regroup after losing power to the centre-right Tisza party.Orban told delegates he took full responsibility for Fidesz's election defeat and said he did not intend to step aside. He also said the party needed to change if it was to function as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 20:29 LONDON
Three Indian sailors confirmed dead after US strike on tanker off Oman as row deepens
The row over the US strike on a commercial vessel off Oman has intensified after Indian politician Shashi Tharoor criticised Washington's response to the deaths of three Indian seafarers. He said the official US statement contained no expression of regret or condolence for the loss of innocent Indian lives. His comments came as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Washington's blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, following India's protest over the killings.Tharoor questioned why a non-compliant commercial vessel could not have been stopped by non-lethal means, and asked whether it was necessary to fire missiles that killed civilian crew... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 19:01 LONDON
Kidnapped retired Nigerian general dies in captivity in Katsina state
A retired Nigerian army general abducted in north-western Nigeria last month has died while being held captive, the military has said. Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar was kidnapped with his wife while travelling in Katsina state, and the incident has drawn renewed attention to insecurity in the region. The military said it had been carrying out rescue efforts while he was in captivity.According to the confirmed account, Abubakar was seized on 30 May when armed men attacked his vehicle as he was heading to a wedding. Local media reported that his driver was also taken during the attack. Days before news... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 17:02 LONDON
Iran and US say deal is close as Lebanon fighting continues
Iranian and US officials have signalled that a deal to shift a rocky 60-day ceasefire towards a broader peace and cooperation agreement is close, with Pakistan saying the text could be finalised within 24 hours. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the talks had "never been closer", while urging caution about speculation before any formal announcement. The latest comments come as commemorations are being held in Tehran for senior commanders killed in last year's war with Israel.Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a "final, agreed-upon text" had been drawn up, although some next steps still need to be completed. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 16:59 LONDON
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Iran announces funeral and burial dates for Ali Khamenei after months of delay
Iranian officials have announced a multi-city funeral schedule for Ali Khamenei, the former leader of the Islamic Republic, with ceremonies set to run from July 4 to July 9. The announcement ends weeks of speculation over when the burial would take place after Khamenei was killed on 28 February 2026 in the opening hours of a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran. The planned events include lying in state in Tehran, processions in Tehran and Qom, and burial in Mashhad.According to the committee responsible for commemorating the former leader, Khamenei's body will lie in state at the Tehran Mosalla on July... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 16:00 LONDON
Iran sets funeral and burial dates for late Supreme Leader Khamenei
Iran has announced dates for funeral ceremonies and burial for its late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, months after he was killed in a joint US-Israeli air strike. According to state media, the funeral will begin in Tehran on July 4, with a further ceremony in Qom on July 7 before burial in Mashhad on July 9. The burial had initially been planned for March but was postponed because of the war.The announcement sets out a three-stage national farewell across some of Iran's most significant religious and political centres. Tehran will host the opening ceremonies over three days from July 4,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 13:30 LONDON
