Iran reappoints judiciary chief during Khamenei funeral proceedings
Iran has reappointed Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei as chief justice as authorities manage funeral proceedings for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. The announcement was made while crowds were preparing to gather along a designated route in the capital before the procession continued to Qom, neighbouring Iraq and then Mashhad for burial. The move underlines the leadership's effort to project continuity at a sensitive moment in the country's political transition.Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei confirmed the reappointment of the 69-year-old cleric for another five-year term in a text message attributed to Iran's new head of state. According to the supplied report,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 20:00 LONDON
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Cuba suffers third nationwide blackout in six months amid worsening fuel shortages
Cuba suffered a total disconnection of its national electricity system on Monday, according to the state electricity company, in the country's third nationwide blackout since the start of the year. The outage affected the island's power grid as authorities said they were investigating the cause. The incident adds to a prolonged energy crisis that has left many parts of the country facing repeated and extended cuts.The utility said there had been a "total disconnection from the national electricity generation system" and said it was examining what had happened. The blackout is the eighth on the island of 9.6 million people... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 19:00 LONDON
Algeria ruling FLN wins most seats in parliament amid record-low turnout
Algeria's ruling National Liberation Front has won the most seats in the country's parliamentary elections, according to the election board, but the result was overshadowed by historically low participation. The vote took place on July 2 and returned the FLN with 90 of the 407 seats in parliament. Officials said turnout was about 21 percent among the country's 25 million eligible voters.The National Independent Elections Authority, known as ANIE, said the election was transparent, with its interim head Karim Khelfane describing the abstention rate as not specific to Algeria. The result was announced on Monday, several days after the vote.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 17:03 LONDON
Tehran funeral procession for slain Iranian supreme leader draws huge crowds
Huge crowds have filled the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the capital marked the latest stage of a week of public mourning. Footage from state television showed tens of thousands of mourners watching a flag-draped coffin move through a 10km route across the city, passing Enghelab Square and other central landmarks. The procession came after two days of lying in state at Tehran's Grand Mosalla mosque and followed three days of public mourning in the capital.The ceremony took place on Monday, with mourners gathering first in Imam Hossein Square... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 14:31 LONDON
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Inception42 and Microsoft expand agentic AI collaboration in the UAE
ABU DHABI, 6th July, 2026 (WAM) -- G42, through its sovereign agentic AI company Inception42, and Microsoft today announced a collaboration to advance agentic AI adoption. By deepening interoperability between their platforms, the two companies are helping organisations move from fragmented AI deployments to a governed, enterprise-wide agent ecosystem , giving governments and enterprises access to a wider pool of agents while keeping data processing in the country.This is a key step in supporting the UAE's national agentic AI initiative, which targets 50 percent of federal government operations to use AI agents within two years.The rapid rise of AI agents... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 11:00 LONDON
US sanctions Rwandan-linked firms over conflict minerals funding M23 in eastern DR Congo
The United States has imposed sanctions on Rwandan businessmen and companies it says are helping finance the M23 rebellion in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo through the illicit trade in conflict minerals. The measures were announced as part of a wider effort to disrupt smuggling networks moving minerals out of the DRC and into regional and international markets. The Treasury Department said the action is intended to cut off funding that supports the armed group's operations in the east of the country.The sanctioned individuals are Jean Malic Kalima, identified as chairman of Gasabo Gold Refinery, and Bosco Kayobotsi, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 04:06 LONDON
Iran signals new Strait of Hormuz service fees with special treatment for friendly countries
Iran has said vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz will face new service fees, while China and other friendly countries will receive special considerations. The announcement was made by Iran's ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, at the World Peace Forum in Beijing on Saturday. He said the measures were being discussed as part of new arrangements for the waterway, which links the Gulf to the Arabian Sea and is one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.Fazli said Iran was working in collaboration with Oman on the plans, describing the two countries as partners in shaping the future... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 09:30 LONDON
Crew reports missiles seen near Strait of Hormuz and Fujairah anchorage
A marine engineer aboard a vessel waiting outside the Strait of Hormuz has described seeing missiles streak across the sky near the Fujairah anchorage during a tense period in the Persian Gulf. The account places the ship in a strategic shipping corridor where war-related disruption has already altered planned cargo movements. The vessel had been directed to drift offshore rather than continue toward Kuwait, according to the supporting material.The engineer, Hifa Salim, said the sighting happened in the early hours of a tense morning while she was on deck before her engine-room rounds. She said the missiles were visible for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 01:00 LONDON
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France reports 2,025 excess deaths as Europe's heatwave continues
Public Health France has updated its estimate of excess deaths during the latest week of the ongoing heatwave, saying the country recorded 2,025 additional deaths between 22 and 28 June. The figure is higher than an earlier preliminary estimate of at least 1,000 extra deaths and comes as France experienced its hottest-ever period during the same week. Officials said the death toll is expected to rise further in the coming days.The authority said deaths increased by 29.1% compared with the previous week, while the overall number of recorded deaths rose by about 30%. The updated tally covers the period when... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 05:32 LONDON
Canada and Alberta advance new pipeline plan after C$150bn investment pledge
Canada and Alberta have said they will move ahead with a new oil pipeline after announcing more than C$150bn in investments aimed at easing concerns in British Columbia and among First Nations. The plan was unveiled by Prime Minister Mark Carney after he travelled between British Columbia and Alberta on Thursday to present the package. It also includes port expansion in Vancouver, power infrastructure for a new liquefied natural gas terminal and new protections for the endangered southern resident killer whale.The pipeline would follow the route of the existing Trans Mountain pipeline before diverting to a new terminal, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:02 LONDON
India announces Modi six-day visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand
India has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 6 to July 11 for a series of bilateral talks and summit meetings. The Ministry of External Affairs said the six-day trip will begin in Indonesia before continuing to Australia and ending in New Zealand. The visit comes as New Delhi seeks to deepen engagement across the Indo-Pacific region.According to the ministry briefing, Modi will meet Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Officials said diaspora engagements are also planned in each country,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 16:32 LONDON
Vessel linked to sanctioned Iranian oil network remains stuck in Strait of Hormuz as tracking dispute continues
Maritime trackers say the vessel identified as Arista remains stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, after Iranian state media reported that a foreign-flagged cargo ship had run aground in the strategic waterway. The latest reporting says the ship deviated from a designated route and ignored instructions, while Iranian outlets blamed a route they described as US-suggested. Tracking data cited by maritime monitoring services points to a different account, saying the vessel has been in the same position since March.The ship is described in the tracking data as a container vessel linked to a wider sanctions-related shipping network. The data also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 16:59 LONDON
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Russia's petrol crisis worsens as citizens feel the impact of the war in Ukraine
Russia is facing a worsening petrol crisis that is increasingly being felt by ordinary citizens, according to the supplied report. The situation is described as a fresh development in the country's domestic fuel market, with the effects now reaching consumers more directly. The incident is taking place in Russia and is linked in the report to Moscow's war in Ukraine.The available material confirms that the report was published on 2 July 2026 at 06:00 UTC. It does not provide a detailed breakdown of affected regions, fuel grades, or official figures, but it clearly frames the problem as a deterioration rather... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 07:10 LONDON
US designates Ecuador's Chone Killers gang as terrorist organisation
The United States has designated the Ecuadorian gang Chone Killers as a foreign terrorist organisation, in a move that brings sanctions against the group. The State Department also classified the gang as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, according to a statement from Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Washington said the group has carried out attacks on civilians, law enforcement officers and government officials, including high-profile assassinations.Rubio said the designation is part of a broader campaign by the administration of President Donald Trump against organised crime and drug trafficking in Latin America. He said the administration, in partnership with Ecuador and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 05:30 LONDON
Zelensky thanks Ireland for support as Dublin opens EU presidency
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Ireland for its support as he spoke at the opening ceremony of the country's EU presidency in Dublin Castle. He said Ireland had stood by Ukraine and its people from the "very beginning" of Russia's invasion. The address came as Ireland formally began a six-month presidency of the Council of the EU.Mr Zelensky congratulated Ireland on taking up the role and said it carried a particular responsibility at a time of war in Europe. He said the European Union had an opportunity and a duty to be a force for stability, productivity and respect... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 15:36 LONDON
Cuba says talks with the United States over sanctions have stalled
Cuba's foreign minister says negotiations with the United States have made no progress, as tensions continue over sanctions and the long-running trade embargo. Bruno Rodriguez said the talks had reached a standstill and accused US officials of using threats and coercive measures. He made the comments at a news conference on Tuesday in Havana.Rodriguez said the discussions between the two governments were showing no progress and that there had been no breakthroughs on ending sanctions against the island. He said US delegations had generally been respectful, but added that their conduct had been accompanied by what he described as constant... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 21:36 LONDON
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Trump pressures US petrol retailers to cut gasoline prices immediately
US President Donald Trump has demanded that petrol retailers in the United States cut prices immediately, warning of "big problems" if they do not comply. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, he said retailers should target around $2.50 a gallon and accused them of illegal gouging. He also singled out California, urging the state to lower its fuel taxes.Trump said gasoline retailers must get prices down "immediately" and told them to "drop your price for our great American people." He wrote that there would be "no gauging," which he described as totally illegal, and said retailers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 06:03 LONDON
India-bound ships increasingly go dark in the Strait of Hormuz amid attack fears
Maritime data shows a growing share of vessels sailing from the Persian Gulf to India are switching off their tracking systems as they pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The pattern has emerged in one of the world's busiest and most sensitive shipping lanes, where commercial traffic moves through waters close to Iran and Oman. The practice, known as "going dark," means ships stop broadcasting their identity, location and destination through Automatic Identification System transponders.According to data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler, nearly 62% of tankers and cargo vessels on this route switched off their transponders while crossing the strait.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 06:00 LONDON
Deadly heatwave grips Italy and the Balkans as wildfire fears grow
A record-breaking heatwave is continuing to affect Italy and the Balkans, with authorities issuing red heat warnings, firefighters tackling wildfires and forecasters warning that the extreme temperatures are likely to persist for several more days. The hot spell has also been linked to excess deaths across Europe and is disrupting daily life in several countries. In Italy, 22 cities were placed under red heat warnings on Monday, stretching from Bolzano in the north to Palermo in Sicily.The immediate impact has been felt across a wide area, with Croatia's weather service issuing red alerts for several regions, including Zagreb, Split and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 21:00 LONDON
