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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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
Trump says he will nominate Jay Clayton as US director of national intelligence
Donald Trump has said he will nominate federal prosecutor Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence, in a move that would put a new figure forward to lead the US intelligence community. The announcement came on Thursday amid criticism over Trump's decision to make Bill Pulte the acting head of the office after Tulsi Gabbard resigned from the post. The role oversees and coordinates the work of 18 intelligence agencies, including the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency.Trump said Clayton is currently the US attorney for the Southern District of New York and previously served... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 21:36 LONDON
Indian Navy removes unexploded warhead from Kochi-bound tanker after Oman incident
The Indian Navy says it has recovered and safely disposed of an unexploded missile warhead from the crude oil tanker MT Olympic Life after the vessel reported damage off the coast of Oman and continued towards Kochi. The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker was on passage from Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates to Kochi when it reported an explosion in its hull on 26 May. The Navy said the vessel later reported the presence of unexploded ordnance on board as it kept sailing towards the Indian port.According to the Navy, the operation was launched after information was received through the Information... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 20:30 LONDON
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Sudan drone strike hits funeral procession in el-Obeid, killing at least four
A drone strike has hit a funeral procession at a cemetery in the Sudanese city of el-Obeid, killing at least four people and injuring several others. Two rights groups said the attack took place as mourners gathered at the burial site. They blamed the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces for the strike.Emergency Lawyers said the cemetery attack was part of a series of drone strikes that began on Wednesday evening and left at least 23 people dead in total. The group said drones also struck homes in a residential neighbourhood, the airport district and areas around an army base. Sudan Doctors... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 17:30 LONDON
Pakistan military helicopter crash in Muzaffarabad kills at least 22
A Pakistani army Mi-17 helicopter crashed during take-off near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, killing at least 22 military personnel. The aircraft went down on Wednesday near the regional capital, and videos showed thick black smoke rising from behind buildings after the impact. The military said the helicopter crashed because of a technical fault, and a board of inquiry has been ordered.The military's media wing said the crash happened during take-off and that all personnel on board were killed. Security sources told news agencies that the death toll was 22, although the army has not publicly confirmed that figure. Those reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 14:31 LONDON
IAEA board passes US-backed resolution demanding Iran account for enriched uranium stocks
The governing board of the International Atomic Energy Agency has passed a US-backed resolution calling on Iran to provide complete information on its enriched uranium stocks and allow inspectors access to verify them. The vote took place on Wednesday at a closed-door meeting of the 35-member board in Vienna. Iran condemned the move as politically motivated and warned it could complicate ceasefire talks with the United States.Diplomats told news agencies the resolution passed with 21 votes in favour. Russia, China and Niger voted against it, while 10 countries abstained. The draft was submitted by the United States, the United Kingdom,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 09:03 LONDON
Cuba says US blockade is blocking UN aid deliveries amid fuel shortage
Cuba says 170 containers of United Nations humanitarian aid are not reaching beneficiaries because a fuel shortage is disrupting distribution across the island. The government says the problem is linked to what it describes as a US blockade and expanded sanctions. The claim comes as parts of Havana have faced prolonged blackouts and shortages of food, water and medicine.Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said the aid, valued at $6.3 million, was being held up because there was not enough fuel to move it. He said the blockade was affecting not only the Cuban economy but also the work of international organisations.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 21:30 LONDON
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Australia flags risks over reliance on Starlink as SpaceX prepares public offering
Australian government officials are privately warning about the risks of growing reliance on Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by SpaceX. The concern comes as tens of thousands of Australians are preparing to buy shares in SpaceX ahead of its public offering on 12 June. The issue has drawn attention because Starlink is already used by about 200,000 Australians and several government agencies.Documents obtained under freedom of information laws say officials have been assessing the implications of essential communications depending on a privately owned foreign satellite network. An internal notice from a spy agency described satellite internet providers as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 21:00 LONDON
US urges Europe to adopt Ebola travel restrictions ahead of World Cup
The Trump administration has asked European countries to impose travel restrictions on people who have recently been in Ebola-affected countries in Central Africa, according to officials and sources familiar with the request. The appeal was made as Washington said it wanted to reduce the risk of the virus spreading during the World Cup. The request adds a diplomatic dimension to an already active public health response to the outbreak.The United States sent a formal démarche on 1 June, asking European states to introduce Ebola-related travel limits, a European Union diplomat based in Africa and a second source with knowledge of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 12:31 LONDON
Australia urged to audit VIQ Solutions contracts after court file access breach and agency use expands
Thirteen Australian government agencies are now said to be caught up in an expanding scandal involving potential data breaches linked to transcription company VIQ Solutions. The issue centres on an earlier breach of the company's Commonwealth contract with the Federal Court, after highly sensitive court files were reportedly accessed offshore in India. The company is now being wound down, and the widening use of its services across government has raised fresh concern about the handling of sensitive material.According to the supplied material, the breach was identified earlier this year and involved access to Federal Court files outside Australia. The company... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 20:30 LONDON
At least 37 killed as powerful Mindanao earthquake displaces tens of thousands
A powerful magnitude-7.8 earthquake off the coast of southern Mindanao has killed at least 37 people in the Philippines, with rescue teams still searching collapsed buildings for survivors. The quake struck early on Monday and hit coastal communities around General Santos and nearby areas hardest. Authorities say the disaster has also displaced tens of thousands of people and caused widespread damage to homes and public buildings.The Philippines Office of Civil Defence said four people are officially listed as missing, while search teams continue to check damaged structures for anyone trapped inside. The Philippines Coast Guard has deployed 150 responders, including... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 12:30 LONDON
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Philippines earthquake off Mindanao kills at least 35 and triggers regional tsunami effects
At least 35 people have been killed and more than 200 injured after a magnitude 7.8 offshore earthquake struck near Mindanao in the southern Philippines, according to officials. The quake hit on Monday and caused damage across several provinces, including General Santos, Sarangani, South Cotabato, Davao Occidental and Zamboanga del Sur. It also triggered tsunami-related effects in coastal areas and prompted warnings that were later lifted.The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake was the strongest to hit the country this year. Its director, Teresito Bacolcol, said the epicentre was offshore near Mindanao at a depth of 33km,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 20:59 LONDON
Russian security chief claims West may use former ISIL fighters against Iran
Russia's Federal Security Service chief has claimed that Western intelligence services are trying to use former ISIL fighters as proxy forces against Iran. Alexander Bortnikov made the allegation at a meeting of intelligence officials from eight ex-Soviet nations on 26 May, according to state media cited in the supplied material. He did not name any specific Western country and did not provide evidence to support the claim.The remarks were reported on 8 June and framed as part of a wider warning from Bortnikov about militant networks linked to Syria. He said Western intelligence services "don't give up on their attempts... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 12:36 LONDON
Philippines earthquake kills 15, prompts tsunami alerts across region
A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck offshore southern Philippines near Mindanao on Monday morning local time, triggering tsunami alerts in several countries and reports of casualties. The quake hit off the island's southern tip, near Sarangani province, and was felt across a wide area. Authorities in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Japan all issued warnings or advisories as the situation developed.The United States Geological Survey said the earthquake struck shortly before 7:40am local time, or 23:40 GMT on Sunday. It was centred 32km west of Maasim in Sarangani province and occurred at an estimated depth of 33km. By late morning,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 12:02 LONDON
At least 19 dead after magnitude 7.8 quake off Mindanao in the Philippines
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines has killed at least 19 people, injured many more and triggered tsunami alerts across the region. The quake struck on Monday at 07:37 local time, or 23:37 GMT on Sunday, and was felt across several provinces in the south. Buildings collapsed in multiple areas, including General Santos, and emergency officials continued to assess the scale of the damage.Officials said at least 134 people were reportedly injured across South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos, although those figures still need to be verified by the national disaster... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 09:32 LONDON
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At least 10 dead after migrant boat capsizes near Malta
At least 10 people have died after a boat thought to be carrying migrants capsized near Malta, according to the Italian coast guard. The vessel had set off from the Libyan coast and was carrying about 60 people when the incident happened. Malta requested assistance in the search and rescue operation after the capsizing was reported, with people said to be in the water.The coast guard said an Italian patrol boat recovered ten bodies and that the search in the area was continuing on Sunday afternoon. A fishing vessel operating nearby recovered about 48 people alive, according to the same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 05:32 LONDON
Ukraine says Russian drone strike damaged site near Chornobyl nuclear plant
Ukraine has said a Russian drone strike damaged a fuel-reception building near the Chornobyl nuclear plant, in an incident that raised fresh concern about the safety of nuclear-adjacent infrastructure during the war. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attack hit a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel and described it as an "extremely vile" strike. Officials said there was no spike in radiation and no injuries were reported.According to Ukraine's state atomic agency, Energoatom, the building was significantly damaged, although no spent fuel was stored there at the time of the attack. Zelenskyy said Russia had used a Shahed attack drone,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 14:29 LONDON
