Trump signals lifting sanctions on Turkiye and possible F-35 sales at Ankara summit
US President Donald Trump has said he will lift sanctions on Turkiye and will soon decide whether to resume sales of F-35 fighter jets, in remarks made during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. The comments came on the sidelines of a NATO leaders' summit and point to a possible shift in Washington's long-running defence dispute with Ankara. Trump said the United States would be taking the sanctions off and described the F-35 as a plane the US would consider selling.The issue dates back to Turkiye's purchase of Russian S-400 air defence systems in 2019, which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 17:59 LONDON
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Damascus explosions during Macron visit as 18 injured, Syrian authorities say
Syrian authorities said 18 people were injured after two explosions in central Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the city. The blasts happened near the Four Seasons Hotel and the Ministry of Tourism, in an area close to the route to the presidential palace. French officials said Macron was safe, did not hear the explosions and continued with his scheduled meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.The Syrian Ministry of the Interior later said the devices detonated after security forces discovered them and sent specialists to try to dismantle them. It said the explosions took place outside Macron's designated... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 11:59 LONDON
NATO summit in Ankara opens with major defence spending and procurement announcements
NATO has opened its summit in Ankara with a series of defence spending and procurement announcements aimed at showing that allies are responding to pressure to strengthen collective security. The alliance said it will invest about $40bn in anti-drone capabilities, while also moving to buy up to 10 Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft to replace ageing AWACS early warning planes. It will also acquire up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high-altitude surveillance drones, with Norway, Finland, Germany and Denmark signing a letter of intent for the purchase.Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance would also work together to acquire, store,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 10:32 LONDON
Austrian court convicts former Syrian intelligence chief of torture and sexual abuse
A court in Vienna has convicted a former Syrian intelligence chief and a former police chief over torture and sexual abuse committed against political opponents in Raqqa. The verdict is a rare example of a European court exercising jurisdiction over alleged crimes linked to officials from Bashar al-Assad's government. Both men were sentenced to eight years in prison.The former intelligence chief, identified under Austrian privacy rules as Khaled al-H., was found guilty of torture, sexual coercion, aggravated coercion and inflicting serious bodily harm. The second defendant, named as Moussab Abou R., was also convicted of sexual coercion, aggravated coercion and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 19:06 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Kyiv hit again as Gaza front shifts, Iran mourns, and Asia-Pacific faces typhoon and missile test
Kyiv was hit by a second night of Russian strikes in a week, with at least 10 people killed, according to the capital's top military administrator, as Ukraine warned of more attacks and fighting continued around Kostyantynivka in the east. 🔗 🔗Russia and Ukraine also traded conflicting claims over control of Kostiantynivka, with Moscow saying its forces had taken the city and Kyiv rejecting that account, while Ukraine said it hoped to sign major drone deals with at least seven Nato countries by the end of the year. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, the Gaza Yellow Line moved deeper into... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Jul 2026 08:32 LONDON
US pressure campaign reported over Tehran funeral attendance as 13 countries scale back
A reported US diplomatic campaign has emerged around the funeral procession for Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. According to Iranian media cited in the supplied material, 13 countries withdrew or reduced their participation after Washington urged governments to stay away from the event. The funeral is taking place at the Imam Khomeini Grand Musalla in central Tehran, where large crowds have gathered for the public commemorations.The report says the effort began about a week before the funeral and involved Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US ambassadors around the world. It alleges that American diplomats warned... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 20:30 LONDON
Syria delays first session of transitional parliament
Syrian authorities have postponed the first session of the country's new transitional parliament, delaying a key step in the post-Assad political transition. State television said the opening meeting of the people's assembly had been moved to a later date, after it had previously been announced for Monday. No reason was given for the delay.The postponement comes as the new legislature is meant to begin work on a 30-month term focused on drafting a new elections law and preparing the ground for a popular vote. The parliament is part of the political framework established after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 18:00 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
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Poland warns of critical months amid reported Russian provocation threat
Poland's prime minister has said the country is preparing for "various" scenarios and that the coming months could be critical as Warsaw assesses the threat from Russia. Donald Tusk was responding to media reports that Moscow may be planning an armed provocation against Poland to test Nato's resolve. The reports said the possible aim would be to increase pressure on Ukraine's western allies.Tusk said he did not want to alarm the public, but added that the next few months may truly be critical because of the changing nature of the war. He said the concerns were particularly strong in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 18:33 LONDON
Damascus cafe bombing death toll rises to 10 as lawyers are buried
Mourners in Damascus have buried victims of a bomb blast that struck a cafe near the Palace of Justice, as the death toll rose to 10. The attack hit the Al-Mushairiya Cafe on Thursday in the al-Hijaz district, on al-Nasr Street, and also wounded 22 people. Friday's funerals brought fresh attention to the scale of the blast and its impact on the legal community.Six lawyers were among those killed, according to local reporting and the Syrian Bar Association, which issued a statement mourning its members. The cafe was described as a popular gathering place for lawyers and court visitors, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 16:29 LONDON
Damascus cafe blast kills nine as authorities say explosive device was planted
A bomb blast at a crowded cafe in central Damascus has killed at least nine people and injured 22 others, according to Syrian state media. The explosion happened near the Palace of Justice in the capital's Hejaz district, placing it in one of the city's busiest central areas. Officials said an explosive device had been planted inside the cafe.There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. The interior ministry said the device was placed inside the venue, which is about 100 metres from the Palace of Justice. Graphic footage posted on social media showed people lying motionless on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 07:59 LONDON
Syria rules out military intervention in Lebanon amid US pressure
Syria has ruled out any military intervention in Lebanon, even as Washington is reported to be pressing Damascus to take a harder line against Hezbollah. The statement came during a visit to Beirut by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, who met Lebanese leaders and sought to ease concern over reports of possible Syrian involvement. Damascus said it wanted to clear up confusion and avoid any escalation.According to the Lebanese presidency, Shaibani told President Joseph Aoun that Syria had no intention of intervening militarily in Lebanon despite external pressure. He also invited Aoun to visit Syria, in what would be the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 02:02 LONDON
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Syria finalises new post-Assad parliament as first session nears
Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has completed the formation of the country's new 210-seat parliament by naming the final 70 members, according to the head of the electoral committee. The move clears the way for the legislature to hold its first session next week. It is part of the country's transition after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in 2024.Mohammed Taha al-Ahmed, chairman of the Higher Committee for the Syrian People's Assembly elections, said 15 of the president's appointees are women. He said the selections were intended to bring together "the voice of sacrifice and the voice of experience" and to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 18:02 LONDON
Australia and China trade criticism over ASIO foreign interference claims
China's ambassador to Australia has criticised the domestic spy agency ASIO over a video shown before a national security speech in Canberra last week. The dispute has drawn a sharp response from ASIO, which pointed to foreign interference cases that have ended in convictions in Australian courts. The row centres on allegations of Chinese foreign interference and on a separate joint warning from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance.Ambassador Xiao Qian said the video, which included news clips about alleged Chinese foreign interference, risked damaging Australia-China relations. In an opinion piece sent to Nine Newspapers, he also attacked a Five Eyes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 03:30 LONDON
