Europe Opens Lower as Commodities, Autos and Metals Lead a Broad Risk-Off Move
Executive summary: European markets opened under pressure, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower, while commodities and cyclical assets also weakened. Brent crude, gold, silver, platinum and palladium fell sharply, alongside global autos and ether, pointing to a broad de-risking tone at the open. FX moves showed a softer euro and pound against the dollar, while the yen and yuan were weaker versus the dollar, adding to the sense of a stronger USD backdrop. [Continue Reading]
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific markets slide as Nikkei, Hang Seng and Kospi lead broad risk-off move
Executive summary: Tokyo and Asia-Pacific equities closed sharply lower, with the Nikkei 225, Hang Seng and Kospi all falling more than 2% and the ASX 200 also under pressure. The move came alongside weaker commodities, including oil, gold and silver, while the yen and yuan both weakened against the dollar. The pattern points to a broad risk-off session across the region, with tech, autos and resource-linked assets all caught in the downdraft. [Continue Reading]
Israel and Lebanon discuss US-backed pilot transfer of control in southern Lebanon
Israel and Lebanon are discussing a US-backed pilot project that would transfer control of part of southern Lebanon from Israeli troops to the Lebanese Armed Forces, according to three Israeli officials cited in the report. The proposal is focused on a limited area in the south and would not amount to a full withdrawal of Israeli forces. Under the plan, Israel would keep a military presence in the security zone while Lebanese troops take on some control duties.The officials said Lebanese soldiers involved in the initiative would undergo training and a vetting process led by the United States. That screening... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 07:33 LONDON
UN maritime agency begins evacuation plan for more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Gulf
The United Nations maritime agency has begun putting into effect a plan to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Gulf after the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The operation is intended to allow hundreds of ships to move through the waterway in phases, after weeks of disruption to one of the world's most important shipping routes. The agency said it has started contacting vessels as part of the process.The International Maritime Organization said it had secured the safety guarantees needed for the operation and had verified conditions for safe navigation. Its secretary-general, Arsenio Dominguez, said the large-scale... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 07:30 LONDON
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Rutte to meet Trump at White House ahead of July NATO summit
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is due to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday in a bid to ease tensions before the alliance's July summit in Ankara. The talks come as the Pentagon reviews the size of the US military footprint in Europe. They also follow weeks of strain over the Iran war and questions about how far European allies will go in supporting Washington's priorities.The meeting is taking place two weeks before the annual NATO leaders' summit, which is expected to be a key test of transatlantic unity. According to the supplied material, Trump has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 07:05 LONDON
IAEA chief says Iran inspections will resume despite US-Iran tensions
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has said inspections of Iranian nuclear sites will resume at some point, despite recent disagreements between Washington and Tehran over access. Rafael Grossi made the remarks on Wednesday during a press conference at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan. His comments amount to the clearest signal yet that the UN nuclear watchdog expects its inspectors to regain entry to sites linked to Iran's uranium enrichment programme.Grossi said the agency's role was explicitly set out in a memorandum of understanding signed by the presidents of the United States and Iran. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 07:02 LONDON
US Senate backs war powers resolution against Iran campaign as Trump attacks vote
The US Senate has backed a war powers resolution directing President Donald Trump to halt military action against Iran, deepening a legislative challenge to the administration's campaign. The vote was 50-48, and the same measure had already passed the House earlier this month. Together, the two votes mark the first time both chambers have approved a concurrent resolution of this kind since the War Powers Resolution was enacted in 1973.The Senate vote was largely along party lines, with four Republicans joining almost all Democrats in support. Two Republican senators did not vote, while one Democrat opposed the measure. Trump responded... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 06:59 LONDON
Mamdani-backed candidates sweep New York Democratic primaries amid party split over Gaza
Several candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primary races in New York City, in a result that underlined the growing influence of the city's left wing. The most closely watched contest saw progressive challenger Brad Lander defeat two-term incumbent Dan Goldman in New York's 10th congressional district. The outcome was part of a broader clean sweep for Mamdani-endorsed candidates on Tuesday.With most votes counted, Lander led Goldman by 65.7% to 34.1%, according to the reported tally. The race was seen as a test of Mamdani's political influence after he backed a slate of candidates aligned with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 05:30 LONDON
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Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM amid Labour leadership race
The BBC understands that if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister, he is expected to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor and offer her a more junior cabinet role. A spokesperson for Burnham said no decisions had been made, but the reports add detail to the team he is beginning to assemble as he prepares for a possible move into Downing Street. Burnham is currently the sole candidate in the Labour leadership race, meaning he could become prime minister as early as 17 July if no challenger emerges.The choice of chancellor would be one of the first major decisions of any Burnham... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 04:59 LONDON
North Korea commissions 5,000-ton destroyer as Kim touts naval nuclear capabilities
North Korea has formally commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer at the western port of Nampo, with leader Kim Jong Un presenting the vessel as evidence of progress in the country's naval nuclear programme. State media said the Choe Hyon was placed into service with the navy after a commissioning ceremony on Tuesday. Kim said the ship shows that the nuclear armament of the navy is advancing as planned.According to the report, Kim told the ceremony that warships such as the Choe Hyon mark a shift in the role of the navy, which he said is no longer limited to defending coastal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 04:32 LONDON
Oman opens temporary maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz
Oman has announced a temporary maritime corridor for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes. The measure was coordinated with the International Maritime Organization, according to the state news agency. It comes amid heightened concern over disruption in the strategic waterway.The corridor is intended for ships seeking to pass through the strait and will require coordination with the International Maritime Organization, using coordinates announced by the organisation and Omani authorities. Oman said the arrangement is designed to preserve freedom of navigation in line with international law and the law of the sea. Those... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 04:30 LONDON
Tamil Nadu takes Karthigai Deepam hilltop lamp dispute to Supreme Court
Tamil Nadu has moved the Supreme Court in a fresh legal challenge over the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at Thirupparankundram Hill in the state's south. The dispute centres on a stone pillar known as the Deepathoon, located near the Sikandar Badusha Dargah, and has become the latest flashpoint in a long-running religious and property rights row. The state's petition follows a Madras High Court ruling that allowed the ceremonial lamp to be lit at the site during the annual festival.Court records show the state filed its appeal on 11 June through counsel B Karunakaran. The challenge is directed against... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 02:30 LONDON
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Tokyo Opens Lower as Dollar Strength and Commodity Rout Hit Asia-Pacific Risk Appetite
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened under pressure, with the Nikkei 225 down -1.8% and the Nikkei 225 ETF lower -1.7%. The heaviest moves were in commodities, where silver, gold, platinum, palladium and WTI crude all fell sharply, while USD/JPY pushed higher and USD/CNY also firmed. The pattern points to a risk-off start, with exporters, cyclicals and commodity-linked assets taking the brunt of the selloff. [Continue Reading]
Texas defendants sentenced to decades in prison over Prairieland Detention Center shooting
Eight defendants have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms over a shooting outside the Prairieland Detention Center near Dallas that wounded a police officer during a July 4 demonstration last year. The case has drawn national attention because prosecutors described it as terrorism linked to antifa, while defence lawyers denied those ties. Civil liberties advocates have also raised concerns about the scale of the punishments and the possible effect on protest rights.Benjamin Song, described in court as a former United States Marine reservist, received a 100-year sentence, which prosecutors said was the maximum punishment. Seven other defendants were given terms... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 00:59 LONDON
Alibaba sues US government over Pentagon blacklist as business ban nears
Alibaba has filed a federal lawsuit in California challenging its inclusion on a Pentagon blacklist that the company says has no basis in fact or law. The case was lodged in San Jose and seeks to remove the e-commerce group from a list the US defence department says covers firms linked to the Chinese military. The dispute adds a fresh legal front to an already tense confrontation between Washington and one of China's best-known technology companies.The Pentagon has said Alibaba is a "military-civil fusion contributor to the Chinese defence industrial base" because of its regulatory ties to Beijing. Alibaba rejects... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 00:32 LONDON
UN begins phased evacuation of 11,000 stranded sailors in Strait of Hormuz
The United Nations' International Maritime Organization has begun evacuating more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after the waterway was effectively closed during the US-Israel war on Iran. The operation is being carried out in phases and is centred on one of the world's most sensitive shipping corridors. Shipping traffic has started to resume, but officials say the process remains controlled because of the risks involved.IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said the evacuation is taking place in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, other coastal states in the region, the United States and the maritime industry. He said safety... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 22:59 LONDON
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Gilmour Space plans first hypersonic rocket launch from Bowen in July or August
Gilmour Space Technologies says it is preparing to launch its first hypersonic rocket from Bowen in North Queensland, with the flight expected in July or August pending government approvals. The company says the sub-orbital rocket will be part of its Hyperflight service and is intended to reach the edge of space before descending back to Earth. It says the service is designed for Defence and research customers rather than as weaponry.The company said the planned launch would allow clients, including government agencies and Defence organisations, to test equipment in extreme flight conditions at up to seven times the speed of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 21:59 LONDON
US F-15 pilot describes unusual drone formation before ejection over Iran
A US fighter jet pilot who was shot down over Iran in April has reportedly described seeing multiple Iranian drones in the air just before he ejected from the aircraft. According to a report cited in the supplied material, the pilot told US intelligence officials during a debriefing that the drones appeared to be moving together in a formation he likened to a jellyfish. The account has drawn attention inside the US intelligence community because of what it could suggest about Iranian drone coordination.The incident took place on 3 April 2026, when US forces launched search and rescue operations after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 21:41 LONDON
Peru election dispute escalates as Sanchez rejects Fujimori victory
Peru's presidential race has entered a new phase of dispute after left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez denounced the runoff as fraudulent and said he would not recognise a Fujimori presidency. He made the remarks at a news conference in Lima on Tuesday, while calling for protests over the weekend. The challenge centres on the narrow lead held by his rival, Keiko Fujimori, as the vote count continues.With more than 99.7% of ballots counted, Fujimori is ahead with 50.11% support, while Sanchez has 49.89%, according to the latest figures cited in the dispute. The margin between the two candidates is about 40,687... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 21:33 LONDON
Wall Street closes sharply lower as tech and precious metals lead a broad risk-off move
Executive summary: US equities ended the session under heavy pressure, with the Nasdaq Composite down 4.1% and the S&P 500 off 2.5% as investors rotated away from high-multiple technology and AI-linked names. Tesla, Microsoft, Nvidia and Meta all fell sharply, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium also sold off, pointing to a broad de-risking across growth and defensive havens. The Dow was nearly flat and small caps outperformed, but the day was defined by weakness in megacap tech, chips and commodities. [Continue Reading]
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UNAIDS warns South Africa could face deaths from Trump-era HIV funding cuts
UNAIDS has warned that cuts to HIV funding linked to the Trump administration could cost lives in South Africa. The warning centres on the possible impact of reduced support for HIV programmes in a country that remains heavily affected by the epidemic. It frames the issue as an immediate public-health risk rather than a distant policy debate.The warning was reported on 23 June 2026 and specifically linked the funding cuts to South Africa. UNAIDS did not, in the supplied material, give a numerical estimate of the potential impact or detail which programmes would be most affected. The row identifies the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 20:32 LONDON
UN inquiry accuses Israel of deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza
A United Nations commission of inquiry has accused Israeli forces of deliberately targeting and killing Palestinian children in Gaza, in findings that deepen an already severe legal dispute over the conduct of the war. The report says the alleged abuses included the use of large-yield bombs, drones and snipers, and argues that the pattern of harm was not incidental. Israel has rejected the findings, calling the report deeply flawed and politically driven.The commission said the use of large-yield bombs that killed children in high numbers indicated intentionality, and it alleged that some children were shot directly in vital organs. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 20:29 LONDON
Fuel sales suspended and blackouts deepen in Russian-occupied Crimea
Fuel sales have been suspended for the public in Russian-annexed Crimea, while power blackouts are also being reported across the peninsula. The disruption comes as Ukraine intensifies efforts to isolate the territory annexed by Moscow in 2014. In Sevastopol, Crimea's largest city and a major port on the south-west coast, authorities have also tightened restrictions on daily life.Russian-installed leader Sergei Aksyonov said on Sunday that all sales at petrol stations were suspended, leaving fuel reserved mainly for government services. One local resident said petrol had been delivered overnight but was not being sold during the day after Aksyonov's decree. Another... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 20:00 LONDON
Von der Leyen to visit Armenia next week after pro-EU political shift
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is due to travel to Armenia next week for talks with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, in a move aimed at deepening EU-Armenia relations after his recent re-election. The visit comes as Yerevan has signalled a more cautious but clearer pro-EU orientation, while still managing its long-standing ties with Russia. According to sources in Yerevan, the trip is intended to build on the political opening created by the June election result.The planned visit follows a series of recent EU statements and support measures for Armenia. The European Commission endorsed Pashinyan shortly before the 7... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 19:10 LONDON
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EU hosts Taliban officials in Brussels for deportation talks as technical meeting follows Kabul contact
A Taliban delegation has held talks with European Union officials in Brussels for the first time, in a meeting focused on diplomatic services and the return of Afghans from Europe. The discussion took place on Tuesday at an undisclosed location and was described by the European Commission as a technical-level meeting. It brought together EU officials and representatives of the Taliban, which no European country recognises as Afghanistan's government.The Commission said officials from 15 EU member states attended the follow-up meeting, which came after a previous session in Kabul in January. A spokesperson said the talks were co-chaired by Commission... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 19:07 LONDON
US appeals court allows Trump to expand fast-track deportation policy
A US appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to move ahead with expanding expedited removal for some immigrants detained inside the country. The ruling, issued by a majority of a three-judge panel on the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, overturns a lower court order that had blocked the policy. It marks a significant legal victory for the administration's immigration agenda.The dispute centres on whether expedited removal can be used only at the border or also against non-citizens detained anywhere in the United States. Under the policy the administration sought to expand, people would need... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 19:05 LONDON
Israeli troops kill two in southern Lebanon as ceasefire comes under strain
Hezbollah has denounced the shooting in southern Lebanon as a blatant violation of the truce, after Israeli fire killed two people near Nabatieh al-Fawqa on Tuesday. The incident took place in the al-Deir area, where local reports said people were standing near a bulldozer clearing a road. It is the first reported fatal shooting attributed to Israeli fire in Lebanon since the latest ceasefire appeared to take hold at the weekend.The Lebanese health ministry said two men were killed, and the state-run National News Agency identified them as Mohammed Amhaz and Sajed al-Hajj Ali. It said they were with a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 19:02 LONDON
Zelenskyy to skip Ukraine recovery conference in Gdańsk amid tensions with Poland
Ukraine's president will not attend a major conference on the postwar reconstruction of his country, after a dispute with Poland over the naming of a military unit. The Ukraine Recovery Conference is due to open in the Polish coastal city of Gdańsk on Thursday, but Ukraine's delegation will instead be led by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. The annual gathering is intended to bring together governments, partners and businesses involved in rebuilding Ukraine after the war.The decision follows weeks of tension between Kyiv and Warsaw over Zelenskyy's move last month to name a military unit after the heroes of the Ukrainian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 18:30 LONDON
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India and China hold BRICS-side security talks in New Delhi
India and China have held bilateral security talks in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS national security advisers meeting, with both sides stressing the need to keep wider ties on track. Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the gathering on Monday. The meeting came as the two countries continue a cautious effort to stabilise relations after years of strain along their disputed border.According to a statement from India's foreign ministry spokesperson, the discussions were described as constructive and forward-looking. Doval said stable, predictable and constructive bilateral relations help build trust and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 18:06 LONDON
US Supreme Court lets ExxonMobil pursue Cuba expropriation claim
The US Supreme Court has ruled that ExxonMobil can continue its case against Cuban state entities over assets expropriated after the Cuban Revolution. The decision revives a long-running dispute that had been stalled for years and sends it back to lower courts for further proceedings. It concerns property once controlled by Standard Oil, ExxonMobil's predecessor, including refineries, terminals and more than 100 petrol stations in Cuba.The court's ruling was approved by 6-3, with the six conservative justices in the majority and the three liberal justices dissenting. The judges said Cuba does not have sovereign immunity in this case under the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 18:03 LONDON
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Russian missile strike kills three in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine says
A Russian missile strike on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih has killed at least three people and wounded 25 others, according to local officials. The attack took place on Tuesday and was described by Ukrainian authorities as using a cluster munition warhead. Oleksandr Vilkul, who heads the Kryvyi Rih defence council, said the victims died within 200 metres of one another.Vilkul said the wounded were being treated after the strike, and that Wednesday would be marked as a day of mourning in the city. He said the weapon used scattered explosives over a wider area, increasing the danger... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 18:00 LONDON
China's carrier Fujian crosses Taiwan Strait, Taipei says
Taiwan said on Tuesday that China's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, crossed the Taiwan Strait, in a move that Taipei described as closely monitored by its armed forces. The transit was the first use of that route since April, according to Taiwan's defence ministry. The announcement comes amid frequent Chinese military activity around the island, which Taiwan views as part of a sustained pressure campaign.Taiwan's defence ministry said the carrier was tracked using joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance methods, but gave no further operational details. It also released a black-and-white overhead image of the ship, although it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 17:30 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as DAX edges higher, FTSE slips, and metals selloff dominates the session
Executive summary: European equities finished mixed, with Germany’s DAX eking out a gain while the FTSE 100, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all ended lower. The biggest market story was a sharp retreat in precious metals, led by silver, gold, platinum and palladium, alongside weaker Brent crude and softer euro and sterling exchange rates. Natural gas was the main notable riser. The moves point to a broad risk reset across commodities and FX, even as European equity losses remained relatively contained. [Continue Reading]
Dozens of ships resume transit through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased after the United States and Iran signed a deal aimed at ending the war. At least 172 vessels have crossed the waterway since the agreement was signed, including 42 ships on Saturday alone, according to maritime intelligence data. The movement comes after a period of disruption in one of the world's most important energy chokepoints.The latest figures show the pace of transits remains below the pre-conflict average of about 138 crossings a day, but the flow has clearly resumed. Ship-tracking data indicates that more than 200 tankers were waiting inside the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 16:30 LONDON
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Gaza ceasefire talks stall in Egypt over disarmament demands and tunnel maps
Ceasefire talks on Gaza held in Egypt are facing a serious obstacle over the future of weapons held by Palestinian factions. The immediate dispute centres on demands for Hamas to hand over tunnel maps, surrender arms and account for privately held weapons in the enclave. The negotiations are taking place as mediators try to advance a U.S.-backed ceasefire framework agreed in October 2025.According to people involved in the Cairo discussions, the most difficult issue is Clause 8 of the ceasefire plan, which sets out how disarmament would work and how military infrastructure in post-war Gaza would be managed. Nickolay Mladenov,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 15:30 LONDON
Bennett says Israel tried to smuggle Starlink receivers into Iran to aid protesters
Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett has said Israel began a covert effort to smuggle tens of thousands of Starlink receivers into Iran to help anti-government protesters keep internet access. He made the remarks at the JNS International Policy Summit in Jerusalem on Tuesday, according to the supplied report. The claim points to a previously unreported attempt to support connectivity inside Iran during periods of unrest.Bennett said he had initiated a process of acquiring and smuggling into Iran "tens of thousands of Starlink receptors" so that internet and social networks could continue to function. He said the devices were intended... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 15:04 LONDON
US-Iran talks continue amid 60-day oil sanctions waiver and Hormuz communication line
The first round of US-Iran talks has produced a temporary easing of pressure on Iranian oil exports, with the United States waiving sanctions on Iranian oil for 60 days after the opening day of negotiations. The two sides have also established a communication line for the Strait of Hormuz, aimed at avoiding incidents and miscommunication and helping ensure safe passage for commercial vessels. The arrangement comes as both governments continue to present different accounts of what was agreed in Switzerland.According to the supplied material, the talks were triggered by a memorandum of understanding signed last week and are being mediated... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 14:59 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Lower as Tech, Metals and Oil Slide, While Small Caps Buck the Risk-Off Tone
Executive summary: U.S. equities opened under pressure, led by a sharp drop in the Nasdaq Composite and weakness across tech and chip shares. The move came alongside broad declines in gold, silver, platinum, palladium and WTI crude, while small caps and a few rate-sensitive pockets held up better. The opening tone points to a market repricing that is hitting growth and commodity-linked trades at the same time. [Continue Reading]
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Iran and US clash over interpretation of Switzerland framework deal
Iran has moved to challenge Washington's account of what was agreed in the latest round of talks in Switzerland, widening a dispute over the terms of a framework deal that both sides have presented very differently. The disagreement emerged within hours of the negotiations ending, with Tehran saying the text should be read narrowly and the US president insisting Iran had accepted major concessions. The clash now centres on nuclear inspections, sanctions relief and the future of maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.Donald Trump said Iran had agreed to the "highest level" of nuclear inspections for the long term,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 14:29 LONDON
Iran rejects US claim that nuclear inspectors will return amid 60-day talks roadmap
Iran has rejected a US claim that nuclear inspectors will soon be allowed back into the country, deepening a dispute over what was agreed in the first round of talks between the two sides in Switzerland. Tehran said it had made no new commitments on inspections, after Vice-President JD Vance said discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency could happen as soon as Monday. The disagreement centres on access to nuclear sites damaged in last year's war with the United States and Israel.Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said there was no plan to allow inspectors to visit the bombed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 14:01 LONDON
Netanyahu calls for Israel to reduce dependence on US weapons support
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for Israel to become less dependent on American military support, saying the country must build its own weapons-production capacity. He made the remarks during a meeting with reserve combat officers in Gush Etzion in the West Bank. The comments come as tensions rise between Jerusalem and Washington over a US-backed framework with Iran.Netanyahu said he appreciated the support Israel has received from the United States over many years, but argued that the country now needs an independent weapons-production system. He said Israel must manufacture its own armaments and linked the issue to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 13:32 LONDON
Iran says only a limited number of ships may pass daily through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has said that only a limited number of vessels will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz each day, adding a new restriction to the reopening of one of the world's most important energy chokepoints. The statement was reported on Tuesday by Iran's state news agency, citing a military official. It said the daily number would vary depending on conditions in the region.No figure was given for how many ships would be permitted to transit. The announcement comes after a peace agreement signed between the United States and Iran last week, which reopened the strait but did... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
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Kenya orders halt to US-run Ebola facility after contempt ruling
Health Minister Aden Duale has told a court that he has ordered an immediate and complete halt to preparations for a US-run Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia air base. The move follows a contempt finding after he was accused of ignoring an earlier stop-work order. The site is near Nanyuki, about 125 miles, or 200 kilometres, from Nairobi.Duale said the suspension covers any intended construction, site preparation or related activity at the facility until the court hearing is concluded or further orders are issued. The project was announced in May for US citizens evacuated from the Democratic Republic of Congo,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 12:31 LONDON
Lebanon and Israel set for Washington talks as ceasefire push faces fresh pressure
The United States has announced a new round of talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington, DC, from Tuesday to Thursday, adding fresh momentum to an already fragile ceasefire process. The meeting comes shortly after Israel and Hezbollah announced a renewed ceasefire in Lebanon, where continued attacks have threatened to disrupt wider diplomacy. The talks are part of a broader effort to keep negotiations moving after weeks of violence and shifting positions.According to the supplied material, the Washington round follows a delay to earlier planned talks after Israeli attacks on Lebanon. The same rows say the conflict has already killed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 11:59 LONDON
Thousands of lightning strikes bring flooding, fires and travel disruption to southern England
Thousands of lightning strikes lit up the sky across southern England overnight, bringing flash flooding, travel disruption and multiple fire responses. The storms moved in from the south west on Monday evening and spread towards the south east during the night. People across the region reported being woken in the early hours by loud thunder and repeated flashes of lightning.Met Office data suggests there were about 29,000 lightning strikes in a 24-hour period. London Fire Brigade said it responded to 400 calls overnight, including two house fires in London that were believed to have been caused by lightning strikes. A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 11:36 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz traffic surges to highest level since war began
At least 35 cargo ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, marking the busiest day in the waterway since the Middle East war began in late February. The figure was reported by the data platform Kpler and comes a week after an announcement of a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States. The rebound is notable because the strait is a strategic passage for global trade in hydrocarbons and other goods.The reported traffic level was still well below peacetime volumes, when about 120 ships passed through the strait each day. During the war, from 1 March to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 11:33 LONDON
Iran says technical talks with US in Switzerland conclude successfully
Iran says technical talks with the United States and mediators in Switzerland have concluded successfully, opening the way for the next phase of negotiations linked to ending the more than 100-day war. The discussions were described by Iranian officials as focused on how a framework agreement would be carried out in practice. The talks were held after a high-level committee meeting on Sunday to monitor implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, who led Iran's technical team, said the four-party talks ended with agreement on arrangements for future negotiations, including working groups and implementation mechanisms. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 10:33 LONDON
US eases Iran oil sanctions for 60 days after nuclear inspection deal
The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil for 60 days after Iran agreed to allow international nuclear inspectors back into the country. The latest development was reported as talks continued in Switzerland, where the two sides were also said to have reached agreement on the release of $12bn in frozen Iranian funds. The move comes amid negotiations linked to the wider conflict, which the supplied material says is now on day 116.Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said an agreement had been reached with the United States on the frozen funds after the Swiss talks. The reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 09:59 LONDON
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Primary Elections Under Way in Maryland, Utah and New York as South Carolina Holds Runoff Races
Voters are heading to the polls in Maryland, Utah and New York for primary elections, while South Carolina is holding runoff contests to settle several races that were left without a clear winner on June 9. The voting comes with less than five months remaining before the United States midterm elections, which will help determine control of Congress. Redistricting has emerged as a central issue in several of the contests, adding to the stakes in races that could shape the balance of power in November.In Utah, Maryland and New York, the primaries are selecting party nominees for the final round... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 09:06 LONDON
India Welcomes US-Iran Memorandum With Cautious Optimism at BRICS Meeting in New Delhi
India's national security adviser Ajit Doval said on Tuesday that New Delhi welcomes the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran with "cautious optimism". He said the deal could help energy security and described the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as a welcome development. The remarks were made at the 16th BRICS national security advisers' meeting in New Delhi, where representatives from China, Russia and Iran were also present.Doval said India hoped the memorandum would work, adding that it could support energy security at a time of wider geopolitical uncertainty. He referred to BRICS as a "very... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 09:00 LONDON
