US launches strikes on Iran after tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The US military says it has launched airstrikes against Iran after attacks on three commercial vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said the operation began on Tuesday and was intended to impose costs for what it described as attacks on innocent commercial shipping in an international waterway. Iranian media reported explosions in the southern port city of Sirik, as well as on Qeshm Island and in Bandar Abbas, adding to the sense of a widening confrontation.The strikes came after a series of tanker incidents reported over a 24-hour period on Monday and Tuesday. The United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 22:59 LONDON
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US unseals indictments in cross-border crime probe linked to Nijjar killing
The United States has unsealed indictments charging 37 people in a cross-border organised-crime investigation that prosecutors say includes allegations tied to the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The case is part of Operation Hard Ball, a years-long federal probe into India-based transnational criminal groups. Authorities say the charges span crimes including extortion, drug trafficking, kidnapping and shootings.According to the US Department of Justice, law enforcement agencies in the United States, Canada and Europe have arrested 24 defendants connected to three India-based organised-crime groups. Eleven of those arrests were made in California, while three defendants were arrested in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 21:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: NATO opens in Ankara as Ukraine seeks air defences and China storms deepen
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to press NATO leaders in Ankara for more air defence systems after renewed Russian strikes, as Kyiv says the attacks have intensified pressure on its cities and infrastructure. 🔗 Ukraine also launched more than 430 drones towards the Moscow region overnight, one of the largest reported waves aimed at the Russian capital, with strikes also hitting Belgorod and Kaluga. 🔗NATO opened its summit in Ankara with a series of defence spending and procurement announcements meant to show allies are responding to pressure to spend more on security. 🔗 The meeting was also marked by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Jul 2026 18:22 LONDON
Lebanese Christian villages reject Netanyahu annexation claim amid southern tensions
A number of Christian villages in Lebanon have rejected a claim by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that some of them had asked to be annexed to Israel. The villages issued a statement on Monday denying the allegation, after the remarks were made in a television interview the previous day. Lebanese analysts and local officials also dismissed the comments as fabricated and inflammatory.According to the supplied material, officials in 15 towns in southern Lebanon with Christian populations denounced the claim and said there was no truth to it. One academic described the remarks as cynical and said they were intended... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 16:30 LONDON
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Nine police officers killed in attack on dam project post in southwestern Pakistan
At least nine police officers have been killed in an attack on a police post at a dam project in southwestern Pakistan, according to local officials. The assault took place in Balochistan, a province that has long seen violence involving armed groups and state forces. Security personnel later carried out clearance operations in the area after the attack.A local police official, Zahoor Ahmad, said on Tuesday that the dead included two officers. Shahid Rind, a spokesman for the Balochistan government, said eight police officers who were abducted during the attack were later recovered by security forces. He also said 15... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 14:30 LONDON
Monaco parcel-bomb suspect found shot dead near Kyiv as Ukrainian officers detained
A Ukrainian woman wanted over a parcel-bomb attack in Monaco has been found shot dead near Kyiv, according to Ukrainian prosecutors and security officials. The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Anastasiia Berezovska, had been the subject of an Interpol red notice after authorities in Monaco accused her of attempted murder and placing an explosive device in a public place. Ukrainian officials said the case has now widened into a separate murder investigation involving people linked to the country's military intelligence structures.Ukraine's prosecutor general's office said the body was found near the capital late on Monday, around 11pm local time, and later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 12:30 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: NATO opens Ankara summit as Zelenskyy seeks more air defences
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to press NATO leaders in Ankara for more air defence systems after renewed Russian strikes, as Kyiv says the attacks have stepped up pressure on its cities and infrastructure. 🔗NATO opened its summit in Ankara with a string of defence spending and procurement announcements, in a show of allied resolve under pressure to lift military outlays and speed up weapons purchases. 🔗In Asia, China faced a worsening disaster picture as the death toll from storms and flooding in parts of the country rose to 15, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Jul 2026 12:14 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Zelensky heads to Nato as Russia, China and regional crises intensify
Volodymyr Zelensky is heading to a Nato meeting in Turkey to press allies for more air defence systems after a sharp rise in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, including more than 430 drones launched toward the Moscow region overnight and strikes reported in Belgorod and Kaluga. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Iran has staged a major funeral procession in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with the body later reaching Qom for further rites, while officials used the ceremonies to project defiance and Iran separately rejected Donald Trump’s military threat and warned Washington against aggression as nuclear talks remain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 07 Jul 2026 08:33 LONDON
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Morocco says it dismantled ISIL-linked cell planning attack
Moroccan authorities say they have dismantled a cell linked to the ISIL affiliate in Sahel Province after raids across several cities uncovered weapons, chemicals and materials described as part of an attack plot. Police said 10 suspects were arrested in the operation, which they said foiled a planned attack that was already in an advanced stage of preparation. The case is being presented by officials as one of the most significant counterterrorism actions in the country this year.The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations, Morocco's main counterterrorism agency, said the searches were carried out simultaneously in several Moroccan cities. Officers seized... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 23:30 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
Day News Recap: Kyiv hit by Russian missiles as Gaza, Iran and Sri Lanka crises deepen
Russia launched 23 ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight, and Ukrainian air defences shot down none of them because of a shortage of interceptor missiles, with a residential building hit in the capital. President Volodymyr Zelensky said fighting was still continuing for Kostyantynivka and rejected Moscow's claim that the eastern town had fallen. 🔗 🔗On the diplomatic and military front, Ukraine is seeking defence deals with at least seven Nato countries by the end of the year, while alliance leaders are due to gather in Ankara for a summit dominated by defence spending and support for Kyiv. Separately, Donald Trump spoke... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Jul 2026 18:17 LONDON
Israel approves 13 new West Bank settlements as expansion push accelerates
Israel has approved 13 new settlements in the central occupied West Bank, according to the latest reporting on a fast-moving expansion drive. The move comes as Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich described the policy as a "revolution in settlement" expansion. The approvals are set to affect strategically important areas along Route 60 and land stretching eastward toward the Jordan Valley.The settlements are described as being in the central West Bank, a corridor that links major Palestinian cities including Nablus, Ramallah and Bethlehem. Smotrich said the expansion would extend beyond the occupied West Bank into the Negev and Galilee, framing it as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 17:00 LONDON
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Israeli drone strike on vehicle in southern Lebanon kills at least four
An Israeli drone strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon has killed at least four people, according to Lebanese state media. The attack took place in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, where the car was hit as the victims were returning after checking on their family home. The incident adds to a series of strikes in the south despite a ceasefire that began two weeks ago.The National News Agency said the dead included a school principal, her mother, a foreign domestic worker and a Syrian citizen. The report said the vehicle was targeted by a drone on Monday. Israel has continued to carry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 16:00 LONDON
Two Assam Rifles personnel killed in militant ambush in Manipur's Ukhrul district
Two Assam Rifles personnel were killed on Monday after militants ambushed their convoy in Manipur's Ukhrul district, in a fresh attack on Indian security forces in the state's hill region. The assault took place near Nungsangkhong, about 16 km east of Ukhrul Police Station, according to a police source. Security forces have since launched a search operation in the area.The attack happened at around 1:30 p.m. and involved explosives and gunfire, the source said. The personnel killed were reportedly from the Sangshak post. No further details were immediately confirmed about the number of attackers, whether any militants were injured, or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 15:00 LONDON
Russian strike on Kyiv residential building as interceptor shortage deepens
The Ukrainian Air Force said a shortage of interceptor missiles meant none of the 23 ballistic missiles fired by Russia at Kyiv overnight were shot down. The attack left a large hole in a residential building in the capital, according to the material provided, and a survivor at the scene said she had been terrified. Ukrainian officials said at least 13 people were killed in Kyiv and six more in the wider Kyiv region.President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow would continue to hit residential buildings as long as defensive Patriot missiles remained in allies' stockpiles. The strike was described as the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 14:29 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Kyiv hit by deadly strikes as regional tensions rise across Asia and the Pacific
At least 14 people were killed in Kyiv after a large overnight Russian missile and drone attack hit apartment buildings in the capital, with Ukrainian officials warning the toll could rise as rescue work continued. The strikes came as the NATO summit neared, underlining the pressure on Ukraine’s air defences and civilian infrastructure. 🔗In the Middle East, Hamas said it had dissolved its governing body in Gaza, clearing the way for a technocratic committee to take over civilian administration. In Iran, a funeral procession for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei began in Tehran, with large crowds lining the route as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Jul 2026 12:15 LONDON
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India's NIA names Hafiz Saeed in supplementary chargesheet over Pahalgam attack
India's National Investigation Agency has named Pakistan-based militant Hafiz Saeed in a supplementary chargesheet in the Pahalgam terror attack case. The filing was made before the NIA Special Court in Jammu and adds to the agency's earlier case file on the April 22, 2025 attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The agency says Saeed is accused both personally and as the founder and chief of Lashkar-e-Toiba and its proxy, The Resistance Front.According to the NIA, the supplementary chargesheet invokes provisions under India's Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The agency also said it has added penal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 11:02 LONDON
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 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
Day News Recap: Iran mourning deepens as regional tensions rise and Trump steps up diplomacy
Iran’s public mourning for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dominated the day, with huge crowds gathering in Tehran for the second day of ceremonies and authorities saying the six day programme will continue across the country. Senior officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Revolutionary Guards chief Ahmad Vahidi, attended, while reports said Khamenei’s son Mojtaba stayed away. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗The funeral events were also marked by sharp anti American rhetoric, after a eulogist at the Tehran ceremony called for the death of US President Donald Trump. The remarks came as tensions remained high around Iran’s leadership transition and its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Jul 2026 18:19 LONDON
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Mali attacks spread to five locations as army reports militant deaths
The Malian army said it repelled coordinated attacks on five positions across the country, with fighting reported in the north, centre and south. The sites named by the military were Aguelhok, Anefis, Gao, Sevare and Kenieroba. The assaults were claimed by a separatist Tuareg-led group and a regional al-Qaeda affiliate, although the claims could not be independently verified.In its latest account, the army said 20 militants were killed in Sevare and six in Gao. It also said one pro-government fighter was killed in Gao and four others were wounded. In a separate statement, the army said it had repelled attacks... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 14:00 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Iran mourning deepens as typhoon evacuations begin and Trump holds Ukraine calls
Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran for the second day of public mourning for Ali Khamenei, after the Iranian leader was reported killed in bombing, with his three sons among those attending the funeral events. 🔗Iran also signalled new service fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, while saying China and other friendly countries would receive special treatment, a move that could add fresh pressure to a vital global shipping route. 🔗In the Pacific, emergency evacuations are under way in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches the US territories, with the storm forecast... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Jul 2026 12:17 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Trump warns Iran as Tehran mourns Khamenei and regional diplomacy intensifies
US President Donald Trump has issued fresh threats toward Iran as public mourning continues for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with Tehran staging mass funeral ceremonies and the authorities expecting huge crowds over several days. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Trump also said he had spoken separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, while his latest posts on Truth Social included a vow not to let rain disrupt his July 4 speech marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun urged the United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Jul 2026 08:35 LONDON
Mass funeral ceremonies for Iran's Ali Khamenei continue amid crowd concerns
Iran has begun six days of public funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with large gatherings expected in Tehran and other locations through July 9. The processions are taking place across Iran and Iraq, beginning in the capital before moving on to other sites. Authorities are preparing for exceptionally large crowds as the mourning period gets under way.Officials have said they expect between 15 million and 20 million people in Tehran alone over the next three days, while overall attendance across the ceremonies could reach millions more. The supplied material says emergency plans have been put in place because... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 05:29 LONDON
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Ukraine strikes major oil terminal in St Petersburg and naval target in Kronstadt
Ukraine said its forces struck a major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg region and an important military target in nearby Kronstadt during a mass drone attack overnight. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the operation hit port oil infrastructure that helps finance Russia's war effort, while also targeting what he called an important military site in Kronstadt. St Petersburg Governor Aleksandr Beglov said the city was under a massive drone attack and confirmed that the oil terminal had been hit.Beglov said 72 Ukrainian drones were shot down over St Petersburg and the wider Leningrad region, and he reported no casualties. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 13:59 LONDON
Saudi-led coalition pledges 'unprecedented' force after Houthi threats and Iranian flight lands in Sanaa
The Saudi-led coalition has said it will respond with "unprecedented determination and force" after the Houthi movement threatened Saudi airports and other targets following the arrival of an Iranian civilian flight in Sanaa. The latest exchange marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric between the coalition and the Iran-aligned group, which controls Yemen's capital. It also centres on claims that Houthi air defences were used to stop Saudi warplanes from blocking the landing.Coalition spokesperson Major-General Turki al-Maliki said the group's threats were an attempt to divert attention from its actions in Yemen and to deflect from domestic political and social problems.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 10:59 LONDON
Monaco parcel bombing suspect identified as Interpol issues Red Notice and German police search flat
Interpol has issued a Red Notice for Anastasiia Berezovska, the woman Monaco authorities say is the chief suspect in a parcel bombing that injured a Ukrainian businessman and members of his family. The notice was issued on Friday as investigators widened a cross-border manhunt that already involves Monaco, Germany, France and Italy. German police have also searched a rented apartment in the Frankfurt area as part of the inquiry.Monaco prosecutors said the explosive device was detonated remotely and that the suspect may not have acted alone. Deputy prosecutor Morgan Raymond said the evidence points to a sophisticated attack, with investigators... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 09:00 LONDON
India designates 23 JeM and LeT operatives as terrorists over Jammu and Kashmir attack links
India has designated 23 Pakistan-based operatives linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba as terrorists, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The move cites alleged involvement in recruitment, infiltration, training, drone-based arms supply and planning attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. The notification also connects some of the named individuals to earlier attacks on security forces in Nagrota and Sunjwan.Among those named are three people described as close associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Muhammad Saeed: Abdul Rauf, Hafiz Khalid Waleed and Rana Iftikhar. The notification says Rana Iftikhar coordinates among anti-Jihadi organisations and motivates young people to carry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 05:30 LONDON
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Iran begins six-day funeral programme for Ali Khamenei as a display of power
Iranian authorities are beginning a six-day public funeral programme for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, presenting the ceremonies as a show of national unity and strength. The public events are due to start on Saturday in Tehran, where officials say they expect what they describe as the largest gathering in the city's history. The funeral was delayed by the conflict in the Middle East and announced only after a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran took effect.According to officials cited in the supplied material, the programme is intended to reinforce cohesion across political, social and religious groups. Tehran's acting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 04:30 LONDON
Rights groups criticise Lebanon-Israel framework agreement over justice and return clauses
Six human rights and press freedom organisations have criticised the Lebanon-Israel framework agreement, saying it could restrict access to international justice and condition the return of displaced civilians along the border. In a joint statement released on Friday, the groups said the deal, brokered and signed in the United States on 26 June, appears to undermine protections for victims of serious international crimes. They said the most troubling provisions are clauses 3 and 13.The organisations named in the statement were Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the Lebanese Center for Human Rights, Legal Agenda, Reporters Without Borders and the Union of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 21:00 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
Iran to host dozens of foreign leaders for Khamenei's funeral, with Western nations absent
Iran is preparing to host dozens of foreign leaders for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to the supplied report, in a ceremony that is expected to draw a wide range of international delegations while Western nations stay away. The event is taking place in Iran and is being framed as a major diplomatic gathering as well as a state occasion. The absence of Western governments is notable because it underlines the political divisions surrounding Iran's leadership and its relations with much of Europe and North America.The report says the funeral will bring together representatives from multiple countries,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 14:30 LONDON
Pakistan crypto deal with Trump-linked firm brings White House access but no pilot project
Pakistan's January memorandum of understanding with an affiliate of World Liberty Financial has not yet produced a pilot project, licences or known transactions, according to officials cited in a report published on Friday. The agreement was signed in Islamabad between Pakistan's Ministry of Finance and SC Financial Technologies, an affiliate of the crypto firm linked to the Trump family. It was presented as an effort to explore the use of the USD1 stablecoin for cross-border payments.The report says Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir were present when the firm's executives were welcomed to Islamabad. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 10:02 LONDON
Tehran fortified for Ali Khamenei funeral as crowds expected over three days
Tehran has been turned into a fortress ahead of the funeral ceremonies for former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, with the first public events due to begin on Saturday. The capital is preparing for what authorities expect to be one of the largest state mourning gatherings in recent years, with crowds forecast over three days. The ceremony follows Khamenei's death in attacks attributed in the supplied material to Israel and the United States.According to the supplied rows, officials expect between 15 million and 20 million people to take part in the mourning period in Tehran alone. The gates of the religious... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 07:01 LONDON
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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
WHO says cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak is over after final contact tests negative
The World Health Organization has declared a cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak over after the last identified contact completed quarantine and tested negative for the virus. The announcement closes an incident that began after an exposure linked to the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius and drew follow-up across multiple continents. WHO said no further cases have been reported since 25 May.According to WHO, the outbreak infected 13 people and killed three. The final exposed contact finished quarantine, returned home and tested negative, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Thursday. He added that more than 650 contacts were identified and followed up by health... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
India and Japan discuss West Asia, Ukraine and maritime security at summit talks
India and Japan have held summit talks in New Delhi covering a wide range of security and diplomatic issues, including the West Asia crisis, the Ukraine conflict and maritime stability in the Indo-Pacific. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also discussed cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, according to the joint statement released after the meeting. The talks placed particular emphasis on regional sea lanes, supply chains and cooperation with other partners in Asia.The two leaders stressed the importance of securing free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, maintaining stable supply chains for energy and other... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 20:01 LONDON
Russia accused of 18-month drone surveillance campaign over European nuclear sites
Researchers have accused Russia of running an 18-month drone surveillance campaign targeting nuclear and military sites across several European countries. The analysis, published on 2 July, says 144 incidents were examined and that the pattern stretched across the United Kingdom, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. The report says the activity involved repeated drone sightings over sensitive locations, including airbases and nuclear-related facilities.The International Institute of Strategic Studies said the incidents began in late 2024 and showed Russian intelligence operating with what it described as substantial impunity. According to the analysis, drones were repeatedly seen over airbases and airports, but none... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 10:03 LONDON
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South Africa arrests more than 900 after antimigrant protests turn violent
South African police have arrested more than 900 people during nationwide antimigrant protests that were mostly peaceful but turned violent in some places. The demonstrations were held across the country on Tuesday and were organised by a coalition of more than 20 civil society groups, including the March and March movement. They were linked to an unofficial deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country, and police said the marches were monitored in several provinces.Deputy National Police Commissioner Tebello Mosikili said on Wednesday that 120 marches were held nationwide, with 108 remaining peaceful and 12 requiring police intervention. She said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 08:30 LONDON
India announces major military leadership reshuffle across Army and Air Force
India has announced a series of senior military leadership changes, with new appointments across the Army and Air Force taking effect on Wednesday. General Dhiraj Seth took over as the 31st Chief of Army Staff, while Lt Gen Sandeep Jain became the Army's Vice-Chief. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was appointed Vice-Chief of the Air Staff, and Air Marshal Tejinder Singh took charge as the new Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee.The changes affect some of the country's most senior defence posts and were made as part of a wider reshuffle in the armed forces.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 22:35 LONDON
Southern Lebanese villages remain uninhabitable after renewed Israeli invasion
Residents from southern Lebanon are describing the lasting destruction left behind in villages such as Naqoura after repeated rounds of war and military operations. The reporting says whole areas have been left uninhabitable, with homes, schools and infrastructure destroyed or stripped away. For people who fled, the damage is not only physical but also tied to the loss of familiar places and community identity.In Naqoura, an elderly resident recalled standing outside his house in February 2025 and seeing a cracked foundation, uprooted fruit trees, detonated homes, a graffiti-marked school and power lines pulled from the ground. He had expected to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 19:01 LONDON
Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech goes on trial over Daphne Caruana Galizia murder
A Maltese businessman has gone on trial in Valletta over the 2017 car bomb assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Yorgen Fenech, 44, is accused of complicity in her murder and has denied all charges. The case began on Wednesday in Malta's capital, with a jury sworn in for the high-profile proceedings.Fenech faces charges of complicity in voluntary homicide and criminal association with the intention of committing murder. It was not immediately clear whether he made any statement in court when the trial opened. Caruana Galizia's family members, including three sons, were present in the building to witness the start... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
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US-led Gaza post-war planning advances with secretive Cyprus meetings
Representatives linked to a US-led Board of Peace are meeting in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, to draw up plans for Gaza's next administrative phase. The discussions are taking place alongside separate talks in Cairo involving a Hamas delegation, underscoring the parallel diplomatic tracks now shaping the enclave's future. The meetings are focused on a roadmap for post-war governance and a pilot reconstruction project in an area described as free of Hamas control near Rafah.The Board of Peace is said to include prominent international figures such as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and former UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
India names General Dhiraj Seth as Army Chief, unveils VIJAY modernisation roadmap
General Dhiraj Seth has taken charge as India's 31st Chief of Army Staff and set out a modernisation agenda for the Indian Army. In his first remarks after assuming office on Wednesday, he said the force must respond to an evolving security environment with renewed energy and firm resolve. He also said the Army should become technology-enabled, future-ready and capable of operating across multiple domains.Gen Seth framed his priorities through the acronym VIJAY, which he said stands for Vigilance, Innovation, Transformation, Jointness, Atmanirbharta and Yodha First. He said vigilance was needed along borders and against emerging threats, while innovation should... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
Lebanon-Israel declaration draws criticism amid warnings of future conflict
A newly signed Lebanon-Israel declaration has triggered sharp criticism in Lebanon, with Hezbollah and its allies among those condemning the document. The agreement, described in the supplied material as a declaration of intent, follows months of war, pressure and diplomatic choreography. It has also prompted protests in the streets and criticism in the media, according to the source material.The text is presented as a framework in which Lebanon and Israel express an ambition to end conflict, but without resolving the core issues that have long divided them. The supplied material says the document is unrealistic, politically explosive and constitutionally suspect.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 10:06 LONDON
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan
The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 LONDON
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Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
