Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France amid deepening rift with former colonial power
Burkina Faso's military government has announced that it is severing diplomatic relations with France, in a move that further widens the country's break with its former colonial ruler. The decision was announced on national television and said to take effect immediately on 26 June 2026. Officials said the step concerns diplomatic relations only and does not alter the historical, human, cultural and social ties between the two peoples.Communications Minister Gilbert Ouedraogo said the move followed a review of relations with Paris. He accused France of persistently acting against Burkina Faso's interests and said the conditions for relations based on mutual... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 23:00 LONDON
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Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement in Washington as talks continue
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Israel and Lebanon have signed a framework agreement in Washington that is intended to serve as a basis for future negotiations and a durable peace and security arrangement. He described the text as a first step rather than a final settlement, and said the details of the deal were not being made public. The announcement came after direct talks between the two sides in Washington, which began in mid-April under US mediation.The agreement was signed by Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the United States, and Nada Hamadeh, Lebanon's ambassador to the United States.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 21:59 LONDON
Cargo ship hit in Strait of Hormuz as Trump blames Iran for ceasefire breach
United States President Donald Trump has accused Iran of carrying out a "foolish violation" of the ceasefire after a cargo vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz. The British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile off Oman, while Trump said one drone hit the upper deck of a large cargo ship and that three other drones were intercepted by US forces. The ship was identified in the report as the Singapore-flagged Ever Lovely, owned by Taiwan-based Evergreen Marine.The vessel had been stranded in the Gulf for more than 100 days after loading cargo in Iraq, according... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 20:59 LONDON
Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire breach after Strait of Hormuz attack
US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of a "foolish violation" of its truce with Washington after a cargo ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack took place on Thursday in one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes, where traffic is closely watched because of the risk of disruption to global trade. No casualties were reported, and the vessel was able to continue on its way after the strike.According to British maritime security agency UKMTO, the ship was hit by an unknown projectile about 7.5 nautical miles southeast of Oman's port of Dahit. Trump said on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 19:30 LONDON
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DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, accusing its neighbour of breaching multiple international treaties. The filing marks a new legal escalation in a conflict that has repeatedly drawn in regional and international actors. It also places renewed scrutiny on allegations that Rwanda has supported armed groups operating in eastern DR Congo.In a statement, DR Congo said Rwanda had dispatched forces and backed armed groups to carry out unlawful military operations on its territory following the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Congolese Justice Minister Guillaume Andali said on Friday that his country... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 19:01 LONDON
Day News Recap: Venezuela quake toll climbs as Iran tensions, Ukraine strikes and Asia markets slide
Venezuela was hit by two major earthquakes in quick succession, with the death toll rising from nearly 190 to at least 235 as rescuers searched for people trapped under rubble and officials warned that reconstruction costs could run into the billions. 🔗In the Middle East, Donald Trump said Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz and called it a violation of a ceasefire agreement, while the International Maritime Organization paused a planned evacuation of sailors after a cargo vessel was struck near Oman. 🔗 🔗Diplomatic tensions around Iran also deepened as IAEA chief Rafael Grossi pressed for a very... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Jun 2026 18:03 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz evacuation paused after cargo vessel struck near Oman
The International Maritime Organization has paused its planned evacuation of sailors from the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile near Oman. The incident took place about 7.5 nautical miles, or 14 kilometres, southeast of Dahit, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre. No casualties were reported, but the strike has again disrupted efforts to move mariners out of the waterway.The IMO said several crews had already been evacuated before the operation was suspended, but Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said the agency needed "necessary safety guarantees" before continuing. The evacuation plan had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 16:29 LONDON
Von der Leyen to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia as EU deepens South Caucasus ties
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is due to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia next week in a fresh push to deepen the European Union's engagement with the two South Caucasus neighbours. The trip is set to begin in Baku on 1 July, where she is expected to meet President Ilham Aliyev. The visit comes as Brussels seeks to strengthen cooperation on energy, infrastructure and regional stability after years of conflict between the two countries.According to sources in Yerevan and Baku with knowledge of the plans, talks in the Azerbaijani capital will focus on expanding energy supplies to Europe and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 15:33 LONDON
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Iran rejects US-GCC statement after Bahrain ministerial meeting
Iran has condemned a joint statement by the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council as interventionist, irresponsible and provocative, escalating a diplomatic dispute over regional security, nuclear policy and maritime access. The criticism came on Friday after a ministerial meeting in Bahrain on June 25 that brought together US and Gulf officials. Tehran said the communique distorted regional realities and repeated positions it associates with Washington and Israel.Iran's Foreign Ministry said the statement was issued in a way that sought to pressure Tehran rather than encourage diplomacy. The communique followed talks in Manama co-chaired by US Secretary of State... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 15:30 LONDON
Hezbollah demands full Israeli withdrawal as Lebanon-Israel talks extend amid fresh strikes
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has renewed his demand that Israel withdraw completely from Lebanese territory, as US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel were extended for another day. He said Israel must leave "unconditionally" and rejected any normalisation with Israel in a televised address delivered on Ashura. The remarks came as fighting and diplomacy continued in parallel, with Israeli forces still reported to be present in parts of southern Lebanon.The latest round of negotiations was expected to continue on Friday, with the extension aimed at reaching an agreement. According to the supplied material, Lebanese officials began direct talks with Israel in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 15:01 LONDON
IAEA chief presses for strict verification of Iran nuclear programme amid ceasefire talks
Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has called for a very strong verification system and full access to monitor Iran's nuclear programme. He said certainty would require inspectors to be able to verify matters "everywhere" as soon as practicable, rather than relying on assurances about intent. His comments come as the United States and Iran continue talks linked to a preliminary ceasefire arrangement and a wider peace process.Grossi said the key objective of the preliminary agreement is to ensure Iran cannot develop nuclear weapons, while stressing that the agency does not judge intentions. He also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 12:29 LONDON
Italy denies US used its airbases for strikes on Iran after NATO chief's comments
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has denied claims that the United States used Italian airbases for airstrikes on Iran. She said Italy provided only technical and logistics support and did not take part in military action against Iran. The denial came after comments by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte prompted questions over Italy's role in the operation.Meloni made the remarks during a Franco-Italian summit in France, where she said Rutte had made misleading comments about Italy's involvement. According to the supplied report, Rutte had said in a Fox News interview on Tuesday that Italy played a key role by allowing 500... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 06:00 LONDON
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360LiveNews Day Recap News: Venezuela quake toll climbs as Middle East tensions and Europe heat intensify
Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after twin earthquakes collapsed buildings in Caracas and other cities, with the death toll rising to at least 164 as rescue teams searched through rubble and international help began to arrive. France said it would send 85 search and rescue specialists, while other European governments also moved to assist. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, violence continued in southern Lebanon despite Washington talks, after Israeli strikes killed three people and wounded one other in an attack on a car. At the same time, Israel said it would keep troops in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Jun 2026 18:03 LONDON
Zelensky skips Ukraine recovery conference in Poland amid diplomatic rift
The annual Ukraine Recovery Conference opened in the Polish port city of Gdansk under heavy security, with Poland and Ukraine trying to present a conciliatory tone despite weeks of tension. Ukraine's president did not attend, and Kyiv sent Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko instead. The gathering is intended to mobilise support for rebuilding Ukraine after Russia's invasion, but this year it has been overshadowed by a dispute over historical memory and reconciliation.Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged the West to believe that a post-war Ukraine will "rise from the ruins", comparing that prospect with the wartime destruction of his native Gdansk.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 16:35 LONDON
IRGC warns ships to use Tehran-designated routes in Strait of Hormuz dispute
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned commercial vessels to use only routes through the Strait of Hormuz approved by Tehran, after Oman announced a new transit route through the strategic waterway. The warning has reopened a dispute over control of shipping lanes at a time when maritime traffic is only slowly resuming after weeks of disruption. It also adds fresh pressure to fragile talks between the United States and Iran over the future of the strait.According to the reported sequence of events, Oman said on Wednesday that it had coordinated the new route with the International Maritime Organization. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 15:59 LONDON
New documentary revisits decades of sabotage and brinkmanship over Iran's nuclear programme
A new documentary has been published examining the long-running conflict over Iran's nuclear programme and the path that led to the 2026 US-Israeli war on Iran. The film says the confrontation was the result of more than three decades of shadow warfare, rather than a sudden escalation. It focuses on sabotage, assassinations, cyber operations and military strikes that shaped the dispute over "the bomb".According to the documentary, the United States and Israel launched major strikes on Iran on 28 February 2026, saying they faced an imminent nuclear threat. It also says Israel had previously tried to slow Iran's nuclear progress... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 15:30 LONDON
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Trump faces GOP backlash as Senate blocks war-powers curb and White House seeks $87.6bn for Iran war costs
The White House is seeking $87.6 billion in additional funding tied largely to the war with Iran, while Congress has again signalled resistance to the administration's handling of the conflict. The request comes as Senate Republicans narrowly blocked a war powers resolution that would have limited President Donald Trump's authority to continue military operations against Iran. It also follows a tense closed-door meeting in which Trump confronted Republican lawmakers over the interim Iran agreement and the political fallout from the war.The funding request is linked to Operation Epic Fury, the administration's name for the Iran war, and is intended to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 14:59 LONDON
Oil prices fall further as Strait of Hormuz traffic resumes after US-Iran deal
Oil prices have fallen further as vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to recover after a US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed on 17 June. Brent crude briefly dropped below $72.48 a barrel, returning to the level seen before the conflict began, before edging back up to $73.23. The move reflects a sharp easing in market fears over disruption to one of the world's most important energy shipping routes.The latest data cited by maritime intelligence firm Kpler suggests 284 vessels have crossed the strait since 18 June, the day after the deal was signed. That is still below the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 14:32 LONDON
Iran threatens Israel after troop withdrawal dispute deepens in south Lebanon
Iran has threatened Israel after Israeli officials said troops would not withdraw from southern Lebanon, even if the United States demanded it. The warning came on Thursday and followed a day of sharp exchanges over the future of the ceasefire that has been in place for about a week. The dispute centres on whether Israel will leave the south as part of the wider understanding linked to the truce with Hezbollah.Esmaeil Qaani, the head of the Quds Force, said in a statement carried by state media that Israel would face consequences if it continued on its current path. A day... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 12:29 LONDON
Rubio warns Hormuz tolls could spread "like contagion" during Bahrain talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that any tolls on ships using the Strait of Hormuz could spread to other waterways and create what he described as global chaos. Speaking to a Gulf Cooperation Council meeting in Bahrain, he said international waterways do not belong to any nation state and argued that accepting charges on passage through a strategic strait would set a dangerous precedent. He said such a move would spread "throughout the world like a contagion".Rubio said the United States wants a peace deal with Iran, but not "at any price". He added that any agreement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 11:32 LONDON
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Three ICC judges sue Trump administration over sanctions in Manhattan federal court
Three judges at the International Criminal Court have filed a lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan challenging sanctions imposed on them by the Trump administration. The judges say the measures were unlawful and were intended to punish and coerce the court's decisions. The case adds a new legal front to an already tense dispute between the United States and the international tribunal.The plaintiffs are Kimberly Prost of Canada, Solomy Balungi Bossa of Uganda and Reine Adelaide Sophie Alapini-Gansou of Benin. According to the filing, the sanctions were imposed last year and were aimed at exerting extrajudicial pressure on the judges... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 09:32 LONDON
360LiveNews Breakfast News: Venezuela quake toll rises as Iran tensions, UK heatwave and market swings dominate
Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela near the coastal town of Moron, killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 700. The quakes hit within minutes of each other and were felt in Caracas and other parts of the country, with authorities still assessing the scale of the damage.In the Middle East, tensions over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz remain high. Iran, the United States and Oman are at odds over who should control navigation through the vital shipping chokepoint, while the US Senate has withdrawn a war powers resolution aimed at limiting presidential force against Iran. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Jun 2026 08:18 LONDON
Iran, the US and Oman clash over control of Strait of Hormuz navigation
Iran, the United States and Oman are at odds over who will control navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint linking the Gulf to the Arabian Sea. The dispute comes as peace talks aimed at ending the war continue to advance, adding a new layer of uncertainty to an already sensitive regional file. Conflicting statements on Wednesday raised questions over whether ships will move freely through the waterway or under a permit-based system.According to the reported statements, Iran and Oman said they intend to establish a joint mechanism to control navigation through permits. Oman also said it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 06:00 LONDON
European leaders praise Starmer at final E5 meeting in Berlin
European leaders have praised outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at a meeting in Berlin, two days after he announced his resignation. The gathering brought together the leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Poland alongside Starmer, in what was described as the final meeting of the E5 format. The talks took place as Starmer appeared in public for one of his last major international engagements as prime minister.German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told the joint press conference that Starmer had done a great deal to strengthen NATO and foster a united Europe. He said he regretted Starmer's departure and thanked him... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 21:37 LONDON
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Viral clip from US-Iran talks in Switzerland sparks claims of Qatar prime minister snub of JD Vance
A video clip from the US-Iran talks in Switzerland has prompted online claims that Qatar's prime minister snubbed US Vice President JD Vance. The footage shows Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani greeting Pakistan's prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, as he walks past Vance without shaking his hand. The clip was filmed during the talks near Lucerne in central Switzerland, not Geneva, and has been widely shared on social media.The video was posted online on June 22 and has drawn more than two million views, according to the supplied report. It was shared with a claim that Vance had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 19:00 LONDON
Iran proposes Muslim military alliance with Pakistan in Islamabad
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has proposed the creation of a regional military alliance among Muslim countries during a press conference in Islamabad. Speaking alongside Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, he said the bloc would be aimed at strengthening cooperation on development, culture and the defence of sovereignty. He also suggested that Pakistan could lead the group because it is the only nuclear power in the Islamic world.According to the report, Pezeshkian named Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt and Turkey as possible members of the proposed alliance. He said Muslim countries should work together to build joint mechanisms to confront external threats... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 18:33 LONDON
US-Iran talks intensify as Rubio rejects Hormuz tolls and Senate backs war powers measure
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran will not be allowed to charge tolls or fees on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz under any final agreement with Washington. His comments sharpen one of the main disputes in the negotiations, which are taking place alongside a 60-day diplomatic process launched after a preliminary agreement in Switzerland. Iran has meanwhile said planned transit fees through the waterway will be suspended for 60 days while talks continue.The latest developments come as the US Senate passed a war powers measure pressing President Donald Trump either to halt the war in Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 17:29 LONDON
Iran's president visits Pakistan as US-Iran thaw advances through mediation
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Islamabad for a state visit that comes as the emerging US-Iran understanding moves through a mediated channel involving Pakistan. The visit follows the latest round of diplomacy in Switzerland and underlines Pakistan's role in helping bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiation table. It is also Pezeshkian's first foreign trip since Iran was attacked by the United States and Israel in February.According to the supplied material, Pezeshkian thanked Islamabad for its help in opening the talks and is expected to discuss the process with senior Pakistani leaders during the visit. The material says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Iran invites PM Modi to Khamenei funeral as July ceremonies approach
Iran has formally invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, adding a diplomatic dimension to the planned ceremonies in July. The invitation was sent through the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi to India's Ministry of External Affairs, according to the supplied report. The funeral is now scheduled as a multi-city event, beginning in Tehran on 4 July and ending with burial in Mashhad on 9 July.The report says Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian extended the invitation to Mr Modi, and that other world leaders have also been invited. Those named include... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 11:35 LONDON
ASIO says Iranian spy orchestrated Bondi firebombing in annual threat assessment
Australia's domestic intelligence chief has said an Australian citizen working as a senior intelligence officer for Iran orchestrated a firebombing in Bondi. Mike Burgess also said a former Australian resident in Iraq directed an attack on a Melbourne synagogue. The remarks were made in ASIO's annual threat assessment, which set out what Burgess described as a worsening security environment.Burgess said the incidents were linked to two attacks on Australia's Jewish community and to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. He said the Bondi attack was part of a broader pattern of threats facing the country, including foreign regimes targeting citizens and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 11:32 LONDON
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Ukraine drone attacks prompt Moscow refinery air-defence relocation
A reported Ukrainian drone strike has damaged Moscow's oil refinery, prompting Russia to move a Pantsir air-defence system closer to the site. The incident is described as part of a wider wave of attacks on the Russian capital. According to the supplied material, Moscow was left covered in smoke and oil rain after the strike.The report says the Pantsir anti-aircraft missile and gun system was moved a few hundred metres from the refinery. It also says the system was placed behind a metal cage, a feature commonly seen on equipment deployed near front lines. The same material describes the refinery... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 10:03 LONDON
UN begins phased evacuation of 11,000 stranded sailors in Strait of Hormuz
The United Nations' International Maritime Organization has begun evacuating more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after the waterway was effectively closed during the US-Israel war on Iran. The operation is being carried out in phases and is centred on one of the world's most sensitive shipping corridors. Shipping traffic has started to resume, but officials say the process remains controlled because of the risks involved.IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said the evacuation is taking place in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, other coastal states in the region, the United States and the maritime industry. He said safety... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 22:59 LONDON
UN inquiry accuses Israel of deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza
A United Nations commission of inquiry has accused Israeli forces of deliberately targeting and killing Palestinian children in Gaza, in findings that deepen an already severe legal dispute over the conduct of the war. The report says the alleged abuses included the use of large-yield bombs, drones and snipers, and argues that the pattern of harm was not incidental. Israel has rejected the findings, calling the report deeply flawed and politically driven.The commission said the use of large-yield bombs that killed children in high numbers indicated intentionality, and it alleged that some children were shot directly in vital organs. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 20:29 LONDON
Von der Leyen to visit Armenia next week after pro-EU political shift
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is due to travel to Armenia next week for talks with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, in a move aimed at deepening EU-Armenia relations after his recent re-election. The visit comes as Yerevan has signalled a more cautious but clearer pro-EU orientation, while still managing its long-standing ties with Russia. According to sources in Yerevan, the trip is intended to build on the political opening created by the June election result.The planned visit follows a series of recent EU statements and support measures for Armenia. The European Commission endorsed Pashinyan shortly before the 7... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 19:10 LONDON
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EU hosts Taliban officials in Brussels for deportation talks as technical meeting follows Kabul contact
A Taliban delegation has held talks with European Union officials in Brussels for the first time, in a meeting focused on diplomatic services and the return of Afghans from Europe. The discussion took place on Tuesday at an undisclosed location and was described by the European Commission as a technical-level meeting. It brought together EU officials and representatives of the Taliban, which no European country recognises as Afghanistan's government.The Commission said officials from 15 EU member states attended the follow-up meeting, which came after a previous session in Kabul in January. A spokesperson said the talks were co-chaired by Commission... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 19:07 LONDON
Israeli troops kill two in southern Lebanon as ceasefire comes under strain
Hezbollah has denounced the shooting in southern Lebanon as a blatant violation of the truce, after Israeli fire killed two people near Nabatieh al-Fawqa on Tuesday. The incident took place in the al-Deir area, where local reports said people were standing near a bulldozer clearing a road. It is the first reported fatal shooting attributed to Israeli fire in Lebanon since the latest ceasefire appeared to take hold at the weekend.The Lebanese health ministry said two men were killed, and the state-run National News Agency identified them as Mohammed Amhaz and Sajed al-Hajj Ali. It said they were with a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 19:02 LONDON
India and China hold BRICS-side security talks in New Delhi
India and China have held bilateral security talks in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS national security advisers meeting, with both sides stressing the need to keep wider ties on track. Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the gathering on Monday. The meeting came as the two countries continue a cautious effort to stabilise relations after years of strain along their disputed border.According to a statement from India's foreign ministry spokesperson, the discussions were described as constructive and forward-looking. Doval said stable, predictable and constructive bilateral relations help build trust and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 18:06 LONDON
Iran and US clash over interpretation of Switzerland framework deal
Iran has moved to challenge Washington's account of what was agreed in the latest round of talks in Switzerland, widening a dispute over the terms of a framework deal that both sides have presented very differently. The disagreement emerged within hours of the negotiations ending, with Tehran saying the text should be read narrowly and the US president insisting Iran had accepted major concessions. The clash now centres on nuclear inspections, sanctions relief and the future of maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.Donald Trump said Iran had agreed to the "highest level" of nuclear inspections for the long term,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 14:29 LONDON
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Iran rejects US claim that nuclear inspectors will return amid 60-day talks roadmap
Iran has rejected a US claim that nuclear inspectors will soon be allowed back into the country, deepening a dispute over what was agreed in the first round of talks between the two sides in Switzerland. Tehran said it had made no new commitments on inspections, after Vice-President JD Vance said discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency could happen as soon as Monday. The disagreement centres on access to nuclear sites damaged in last year's war with the United States and Israel.Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said there was no plan to allow inspectors to visit the bombed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 14:01 LONDON
Iran says technical talks with US in Switzerland conclude successfully
Iran says technical talks with the United States and mediators in Switzerland have concluded successfully, opening the way for the next phase of negotiations linked to ending the more than 100-day war. The discussions were described by Iranian officials as focused on how a framework agreement would be carried out in practice. The talks were held after a high-level committee meeting on Sunday to monitor implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, who led Iran's technical team, said the four-party talks ended with agreement on arrangements for future negotiations, including working groups and implementation mechanisms. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 10:33 LONDON
US eases Iran oil sanctions for 60 days after nuclear inspection deal
The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil for 60 days after Iran agreed to allow international nuclear inspectors back into the country. The latest development was reported as talks continued in Switzerland, where the two sides were also said to have reached agreement on the release of $12bn in frozen Iranian funds. The move comes amid negotiations linked to the wider conflict, which the supplied material says is now on day 116.Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said an agreement had been reached with the United States on the frozen funds after the Swiss talks. The reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 09:59 LONDON
India Welcomes US-Iran Memorandum With Cautious Optimism at BRICS Meeting in New Delhi
India's national security adviser Ajit Doval said on Tuesday that New Delhi welcomes the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran with "cautious optimism". He said the deal could help energy security and described the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as a welcome development. The remarks were made at the 16th BRICS national security advisers' meeting in New Delhi, where representatives from China, Russia and Iran were also present.Doval said India hoped the memorandum would work, adding that it could support energy security at a time of wider geopolitical uncertainty. He referred to BRICS as a "very... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 09:00 LONDON
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Kim Jong-un says North Korea will act as a nuclear state amid rising tensions
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said the country must exercise its position as a nuclear state, according to state media, in remarks delivered during a plenary session of the Workers' Party Central Committee in Pyongyang. The statement comes as Pyongyang continues to frame its nuclear programme as central to national security. Kim also blamed the United States and South Korea for worsening the security environment on the Korean peninsula.According to the report, Kim said an unpredictable and complex global security situation meant that acting as a nuclear state was the only way for North Korea to respond. He accused... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 05:03 LONDON
Trump says military action against Iran remains on the table over nuclear issue
US President Donald Trump has said military action against Iran remains possible if Tehran does not honour its commitments, while arguing that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is more important than the risk of a global economic downturn. He made the remarks at the Oval Office on Monday, directly addressing questions about whether renewed strikes could trigger wider economic damage. Trump said a nuclear-armed Iran would pose a greater threat than any fallout from conflict.Asked whether he was willing to risk a worldwide recession by striking Iran again if a deal collapses, Trump said: "Nuclear weapon supersedes depression."... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 02:59 LONDON
India hosts BRICS security talks as Doval meets Iranian and Ethiopian officials
India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has held separate meetings in New Delhi with senior security officials from Iran and Ethiopia ahead of the BRICS national security advisers' gathering. The talks come as India prepares to host the bloc's leaders later this year and as BRICS members exchange views on shared security concerns. The meetings also took place against the backdrop of ongoing US-Iran talks in Switzerland over the conflict in West Asia.Doval met Ghadir Nezamipour, Iran's deputy national security adviser and deputy secretary for defence affairs at the Supreme National Security Council. According to an official statement, both sides... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 17:30 LONDON
US and Iran talks in Switzerland move forward after brief walkout
The United States and Iran have made further progress in high-level talks in Switzerland, after a tense start that included a brief walkout by Iranian negotiators. According to the latest confirmed details, the two sides reached several key understandings during their first high-level session in the country. Those understandings include a 60-day timeline to finalise a deal, the creation of a High Level Committee to oversee the negotiations, and communication mechanisms for the Strait of Hormuz.The talks were described as continuing after the initial disruption, with a US official saying discussions were expected to run into the early hours of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 05:29 LONDON
Trump attacks Starmer and Meloni on social media over Iran, migration and energy
Donald Trump has used social media to launch fresh attacks on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, sharpening tensions with two of Washington's closest European partners. In posts published on Sunday, June 21, the US president said Starmer would leave office and urged Meloni to support action against Iran. The comments were posted on Truth Social and focused on migration, energy and Iran policy.Trump said Starmer had "failed badly" to deal with migration and energy issues in the United Kingdom, and predicted that the British leader would soon be out of office. He then turned... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jun 2026 22:06 LONDON
Zelensky returns Poland's top honour amid UPA row
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he has returned Poland's highest honour after Polish President Karol Nawrocki said he was stripping him of the award. The move deepens a diplomatic dispute between Warsaw and Kyiv over Ukraine's decision to rename a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, or UPA. It also keeps attention on a long-running argument over wartime history that has again spilled into present-day relations.The Order of the White Eagle was awarded to Zelensky in 2023 by then-President Andrzej Duda. Nawrocki said last month that the Ukrainian naming decision was "outrageous", "incomprehensible" and "deeply disappointing", and argued... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 18:02 LONDON
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Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill at least seven as ceasefire frays
Israeli strikes hit southern and eastern Lebanon on Saturday, killing at least seven people, including two children, shortly after a ceasefire renewal was announced. The attacks were reported in and around the city of Nabatiyeh, with nearby villages also affected. Rescue teams were still searching through rubble as the scale of the damage became clearer.The supplied material says the strikes came only hours after the ceasefire announcement and followed a heavy exchange of fire on Friday between Israel and Hezbollah. That earlier fighting left at least 47 people dead in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers killed, according to the rows.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 16:29 LONDON
Zelenskyy gives Belarus one-week ultimatum over alleged drone-guidance equipment
Ukraine's president has given Belarus one week to shut down relay equipment on the border that Kyiv says is helping guide Russian drone attacks. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the equipment should be removed immediately and warned that Ukraine would act if Minsk does not comply. He made the remarks during a media briefing in Kyiv on Friday.Zelenskyy said there are relay stations on towers along the border and questioned why Belarusian leader Aliaksandr Lukashenka had not taken them down. He said a week would be enough time to deal with the issue and linked the demand to civilian harm in Ukraine.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 14:32 LONDON
Top Ukrainian officials return Polish awards amid World War Two memory dispute
Top Ukrainian officials have said they will return Polish awards after Poland stripped President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of its highest honour in a dispute over World War Two massacres and the legacy of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army. The move marks a fresh diplomatic rift between two countries that have remained close allies since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It also brings a long-running historical argument back into the centre of bilateral relations.Zelenskyy's chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine's ambassador to Warsaw, Vasyl Bodnar, and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Saturday that they would relinquish awards bestowed by Poland. Budanov said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 14:05 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
Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline restarts in Algeria after years of delays
Construction work on the Algerian section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline has restarted, bringing a long-delayed energy project back into focus after more than two decades of setbacks. The pipeline is intended to carry Nigerian gas through Niger and Algeria before reaching European markets across the Mediterranean. The latest work began in early June in Algeria's Adrar region, following an initial construction phase there in early April.The project was officially restarted amid a recent thaw in relations between Niger and Algeria, according to the supplied material. It is more than 4,000 kilometres long and is designed to move gas from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 09:03 LONDON
Ajit Doval to chair BRICS security advisers' meeting in India on June 22
India will host the BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting on 22 and 23 June, with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval set to chair the talks. The meeting will take place as India holds the rotating presidency of the bloc this year. According to an official statement, the agenda will focus on non-traditional security challenges confronting the world today.The meeting is expected to bring together national security advisers and delegation heads from BRICS member countries. Among those named in the supporting material are Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Russian National Security Adviser Sergei Shoigu and Iranian Supreme National Security Council Deputy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 09:00 LONDON
Israel hosts Somaliland president for first state visit and signs strategic cooperation deal
Israel has given Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi a formal state welcome in Jerusalem, in what officials described as the first state visit by a Somaliland leader. The visit took place six months after Israel became the first country to recognise Somaliland's independence from Somalia. It also included a strategic cooperation agreement, signalling an effort by both sides to move beyond symbolism.Abdullahi, also known as Cirro, said during a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he was in Israel for the first state visit ever by a Somaliland president. He said Somaliland had spent 35 years asking the world... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 06:00 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
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 Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 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
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
