Fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire strains markets as peace talks stall over Lebanon offensive
Global markets came under renewed pressure after reports that US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland had stalled, with Israel's renewed offensive in Lebanon cited as the trigger. The latest development has added to concern over the durability of the fragile ceasefire environment that has been shaping regional risk sentiment. Traders were also watching renewed threats around the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global energy supplies.The supplied material says the talks broke down on Friday and that futures pointed to a 0.2% fall on the ASX at the open. It also says markets in Europe had already weakened as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jun 2026 22:59 LONDON
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Mourners gather in Beirut after Lebanese conservationist dies from Israeli strike wounds
Mourners have gathered in Beirut to remember Lebanese conservationist Mona Khalil, who died from wounds sustained in an Israeli strike on her home in southern Lebanon. Khalil, 77, was critically injured in the attack in the village of al-Mansouri in Tyre province on June 4 and died more than two weeks later, on Friday. Her death has prompted an outpouring of grief among environmentalists and volunteers who worked with her over many years.According to the supplied report, Khalil had spent more than two decades protecting sea turtles along Lebanon's coastline. She was born in Lagos in 1949 and held both... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jun 2026 22:03 LONDON
German journalist released after months held in Syria, family says
A German freelance journalist detained in Syria has been released and has returned home, according to her family. Eva Maria Michelmann had been held in the city of Raqqa since January 18, after being arrested during a military operation, her brother said. The family said she arrived from Jordan on Friday and is doing well given the circumstances.Her brother told the dpa news agency that she had spent an extended period in solitary confinement. He said there was still no trace of a Kurdish-Turkish journalist, Ahmed Polad, who was arrested at the same time and is a Turkish citizen. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 13:05 LONDON
United States and Iran sign 14-point truce memorandum as nuclear terms remain unresolved
The United States and Iran have signed an initial 14-point memorandum of understanding that sets out a ceasefire window and leaves the nuclear question as the main unresolved issue. The document was signed this week and is described as an initial peace agreement rather than a final settlement. It gives both sides 60 days to negotiate the remaining details, with the possibility of extending that period by another 60 days if no deal is reached.According to the row, the memorandum includes guarantees that Tehran will never obtain nuclear weapons, the suspension of US sanctions against Iran, and financial compensation for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 08:30 LONDON
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Vance publicly rebukes Israel from White House podium amid US-Iran deal fallout
United States Vice President JD Vance has delivered unusually blunt public criticism of Israel from a White House podium, sharpening tensions already exposed by the US-Iran deal. Speaking on Thursday local time, he said Israel should be grateful for American support and warned Israeli leaders to reassess their stance toward Washington. His remarks came as debate over the agreement continued to widen and as relations between the two allies appeared to be under strain.Vance said President Donald Trump was the only head of state in the world sympathetic to Israel at this moment, and argued that Israeli officials should not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 06:29 LONDON
Iran says Hormuz ships will face fees after 60-day period
Iran has said ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz will be charged a fee after a 60-day period linked to a newly signed memorandum of understanding, directly contradicting Donald Trump's claim that the route would remain toll-free. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, described in the supplied material as Iran's lead negotiator, said the strait would not return to "pre-war conditions" and that Iran has the right to sovereignty over the waterway. The comments add a fresh point of tension to an already fragile arrangement over one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints.The supplied material says the 14-point MoU was digitally signed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 12:59 LONDON
Lebanese residents rush back to southern homes after US-Iran deal announcement
Thousands of Lebanese displaced by the conflict in the south are moving back towards their homes after news of a US-Iran deal, despite warnings from Lebanese authorities to wait until conditions improve. The return flow is being reported in areas including Ain Baal in the Tyre district, where residents had previously fled bombardment and sought shelter elsewhere. The movement comes as Israeli forces are still said to occupy nearly 20% of Lebanon, leaving the security picture uncertain.The supplied report says the return began after the ceasefire announcement, with cars and motorcycles heading south carrying families who had spent months in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 15:31 LONDON
