US says Tren de Aragua leader killed in Venezuela strike as Caracas confirms joint operation
Venezuela and the United States have both said that He9ctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, was killed in an operation in southern Venezuela. US President Donald Trump described the action as a "swift and lethal kinetic" strike, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it hit a Tren de Aragua compound earlier in the week. Venezuela said the operation took place in the southeastern state of Bolivar and that clashes occurred with members of criminal groups.The latest accounts add clearer timing and location to an incident that had already been described by Washington as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 07:31 LONDON
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US intercepts Iranian drones in Strait of Hormuz amid peace deal progress
The United States says it intercepted multiple Iranian drones in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, shortly after both sides said a peace agreement was moving closer to completion. The incident took place in one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints, where commercial shipping carries a large share of Gulf energy exports. US Central Command said the drones were aimed at commercial vessels and that all of them were shot down.The command said the attack drones were launched in the early hours of 13 June and that traffic through the strait continued without interruption. It said the waterway remained... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 07:29 LONDON
US-Iran talks move to Hormuz leverage and nuclear limits as deal hopes build
Iran's foreign minister has given the clearest indication yet that Tehran wants to preserve leverage over the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations with Washington continue. Abbas Araghchi said Iran would keep a presence over the waterway and suggested a negotiated framework could allow the collection of a "service fee" for vessels using it. He also said Iranian forces would intervene when necessary, while acknowledging that international law does not permit a toll on ships passing through the strait.The remarks come as the two sides appear to be edging closer to an agreement, but remain divided over the scope of any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 05:59 LONDON
Trump says Iran ceasefire deal is close after halted US strikes
Donald Trump has said a deal with Iran is close, after calling off a third day of strikes and describing the outcome as a "great settlement". The latest comments mark another sharp turn in his public messaging, coming only hours after he had warned on social media that the United States would hit Iran "VERY HARD". The reported framework is being described as a memorandum of understanding rather than a full peace deal, suggesting the immediate aim is to pause the confrontation rather than resolve it.The development follows several days of exchange of fire across the Persian Gulf and a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 23:29 LONDON
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Iran says draft US war deal could be signed remotely in coming days
Iran's foreign minister has said a draft agreement to end the war with the United States could be signed remotely within days, as negotiations enter what he described as their final stages. Abbas Araghchi said the deal would first be signed digitally before being announced publicly. He said the framework under discussion would cover the US naval blockade and the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz.Araghchi said the signing could happen "in the coming days" and that he was "very hopeful" about the outcome. He said each side would sign remotely once the final stages of the talks were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 23:00 LONDON
UAE to unlock frozen Iranian funds amid US ceasefire push
The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars linked to Iran, according to people familiar with the arrangement, in a move tied to efforts to reduce tensions and support wider ceasefire talks involving Tehran and Washington. The reported step comes after weeks of Iranian attacks on the Gulf state and as negotiations over the broader conflict enter what diplomats describe as a final stage. The funds are said to be connected to long-frozen Iranian oil revenues held in foreign banks under US sanctions.Two regional sources said the UAE had agreed to release a total of $10bn, with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 22:30 LONDON
UK sets end date for Russian diesel and jet fuel imports
The UK government has said it will ban imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil by 1 January 2027. The measure is part of sanctions on Moscow linked to the war in Ukraine. It follows an earlier move in May to phase out diesel and jet fuel refined in third countries from Russian crude oil, after ministers said they needed extra flexibility because of global oil supply issues.Trade Minister Chris Bryant said the end date was a clear signal that the government was continuing to increase pressure on Russia. He said the temporary general licence covering these... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 21:33 LONDON
Wall Street closes higher as chips surge, small caps rally and oil slides sharply
Executive summary: U.S. stocks finished higher, led by a powerful rebound in AI and chip shares, while small caps, banks and defense stocks also advanced. The session was marked by a sharp drop in WTI crude, a pullback in gold, and a strong move in palladium, suggesting a broad rotation across risk assets and commodities. The biggest single equity move in the data was SOXX, which jumped more than 10%, while Microsoft, Apple, Meta and Amazon all fell. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones each ended in the green, with the Russell 2000 outperforming the large-cap benchmarks. [Continue Reading]
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Armenian opposition seeks annulment of parliamentary result after June 7 vote
Armenia's pro-Russian Strong Armenia party has asked the country's election commission to annul the result of Sunday's parliamentary election, alleging voting irregularities. The petition was submitted on Friday in Yerevan, according to the party's representative Aram Vardevanyan. The move challenges the victory claimed by incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's governing Civil Contract party.Civil Contract won 49.8% of the vote, while Strong Armenia secured 23.2%, according to the reported results from the June 7 election. The Central Election Commission had already invalidated tallies at two polling stations on Thursday, citing a concentration of military personnel at the voting sites after polls... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 18:02 LONDON
Israeli and Palestinian groups press G7 for Gaza action ahead of Évian summit
Palestinian and Israeli civil society groups have met in Paris to urge G7 leaders to take action on Gaza at next week's summit in Évian-les-Bains. The groups called for a ceasefire, the disarmament of Hamas and the start of reconstruction in Gaza. They also said the various peace efforts should be brought together into a single programme.The Paris meeting drew up proposals from five working groups and brought together as many as 150 activists from across the Israeli-Palestinian divide. In a joint statement, the groups said Gaza was devastated and Israel remained under threat. They also said settler violence, settlement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 17:32 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as oil slumps, autos and equities rally, gold retreats
Executive summary: European markets ended the session with a split picture, as the FTSE 100, Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 advanced while the DAX slipped. The sharpest cross-asset move was in Brent crude, which fell more than 7%, a drop that helped support travel and broader risk sentiment. Autos also outperformed, while gold and platinum weakened and the euro and pound firmed against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
France accuses Israeli firm BlackCore of interfering in Scottish elections
France's cybersecurity agency has accused the Israeli tech company BlackCore of interfering in Scotland's elections earlier this year by targeting First Minister John Swinney. The agency, Viginum, said the company used proxy social media accounts to target Swinney, the Scottish National Party and the Scottish government on four occasions. It said the alleged campaign took place between 6 January and 8 May, spanning the period before and during a hard-fought election for the Scottish parliament.Viginum said its investigation identified BlackCore as the actor behind the operation, but that it remained unclear who had commissioned the company. Marc-Antoine Brillant, who heads... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 15:30 LONDON
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UK signals it may limit compensation to British Steel owner amid treaty dispute
The UK government has signalled it could limit or refuse compensation sought by Jingye Group after taking control of British Steel. The dispute centres on the nationalisation of the steelworks and the costs that may follow. Jingye has now begun consultation under a bilateral investment treaty with the UK government.The company said it was seeking compensation after the state intervention, while the Department for Business and Trade said any payout would be decided independently and only paid if it is found to be due. A department spokesperson said the government would comply with its international obligations. Jingye has also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 12:35 LONDON
Belfast unrest spreads for a second day after stabbing attack
Anti-immigrant unrest continued in Belfast on Thursday, with reports of racist attacks, arson and fresh fear among ethnic minority residents. The disorder has spread across parts of the Northern Irish capital after a knife attack earlier in the week, and some families have now been evacuated and are sheltering outside the city. Residents described a climate of intimidation as homes and businesses believed to belong to ethnic minorities were targeted.The unrest is linked to the stabbing case in which a 30-year-old Sudanese national has been charged with attempted murder. The victim, Stephen Ogilvie, remains in hospital with severe injuries to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 11:59 LONDON
China confirms detention of US researcher Min Zin on spying suspicion
China has confirmed that it is holding an American citizen, Min Zin, on suspicion of spying and endangering national security. The Foreign Ministry said the Myanmar-focused political analyst had been subjected to criminal compulsory measures, after US media reports said he was detained in early June. The case involves a researcher linked to the Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar, a think tank that studies politics, resources and conflict dynamics in Myanmar.Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said China had notified the US consulate general in Guangzhou of the arrest. According to the reports cited by the ministry, Min Zin disappeared... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 11:00 LONDON
India raises concerns with US after strike on tanker near Oman coast
India has summoned the US charge d'affaires for the second time in less than 48 hours after a US military strike on the tanker MT Jalveer near the Oman coast. The vessel was described as the third commercial ship disabled in the area in four days, amid heightened concern over the safety of Indian seafarers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. All 22 Indian crew members on board MT Jalveer were evacuated safely to shore.The summoning took place on Friday afternoon, when the Ministry of External Affairs' additional secretary for the Americas, Nagaraj Naidu, called in US diplomat Jason Meeks. India... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 10:32 LONDON
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China claims foreign agencies used sensor-fitted marine animals to monitor its waters
China's Ministry of State Security has claimed that foreign intelligence agencies are using sensor-fitted marine animals to collect sensitive data in waters around China. In a post on WeChat, the ministry said an "invisible secret war" was under way at sea and alleged that "spy turtles" and "spy fish" had been found attached to sensors while swimming in Chinese waters. It said the devices were being used to gather underwater information and transmit it overseas.The ministry said the animals were collecting marine environment data including water temperature, salinity and ocean currents in real time. It said the information was being... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 09:00 LONDON
Europe Opens Mixed as Brent Slides, Palladium Surges and German Stocks Lead the Risk-Off Tone
Executive summary: European markets opened with a cautious tone, as the DAX fell sharply, the FTSE 100 slipped, and the Euro Stoxx 50 was little changed. The biggest moves came in commodities, where Brent crude dropped nearly 6% and palladium jumped more than 8%, while gold, silver and natural gas also weakened. FX was steadier, with sterling and the euro firmer against the dollar. The pattern points to a market still reacting to shifting geopolitical and policy expectations, with energy, metals and autos among the clearest pressure points. [Continue Reading]
Nikkei Surges Past 66,000 as Asia Ends Mixed, Oil Slides and Palladium Jumps
Executive summary: Tokyo led Asia-Pacific trading with a broad risk-on move, as the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei 225 ETF both rose more than 3%. The session also featured a sharp drop in WTI crude, a pullback in gold and silver, and a standout rally in palladium. Currency moves were muted, with USD/JPY and USD/CNY little changed. [Continue Reading]
Pakistan warns India water restriction could be treated as act of war
Pakistan has warned that any attempt by India to restrict the flow of Indus waters could have serious consequences and may be viewed as an act of war. The warning came after India's water resources minister said New Delhi was working to ensure that "not a single drop" of water reaches Pakistan in the coming years. The exchange marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric around the Indus Waters Treaty, which India has said it has kept in abeyance.At a weekly briefing in Islamabad, foreign ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan was responding to the Indian minister's remarks on the treaty.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 06:03 LONDON
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Three Indian sailors confirmed dead after US strike on tanker off Oman
Three Indian sailors have been confirmed dead after a US military strike on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello off the coast of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel was hit on Wednesday, and the missing crew members were declared dead on Thursday. Twenty-one Indian crew members were rescued from the ship after the strike, according to the supplied material.The US military said the tanker was targeted after allegedly attempting to breach a blockade enforced by US forces in the area. Officials described the operation as part of ongoing maritime security activity near the Strait of Hormuz, one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 05:29 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Extends Rally, Oil and Gold Slide Across Asia-Pacific
Executive summary: Tokyo opened with a clear risk-on tone, led by a +1.8% rise in the Nikkei 225, while Hong Kong and Seoul fell sharply. The move came alongside a broad drop in WTI crude, gold and several industrial metals, a weaker yen, and a firmer yuan. The split screen suggests investors are rotating within the region rather than embracing a uniform Asia-wide rally. [Continue Reading]
UK defence funding row deepens after second ministerial resignation
The UK government is facing a deepening row over defence funding after armed forces minister Al Carns resigned on Thursday evening. His departure followed the earlier resignation of former Defence Secretary John Healey, who quit over the same dispute with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer about the military funding plan. The resignations have intensified pressure on the government as it tries to finalise its defence investment plan.Carns said in his resignation letter that the government's defence investment plan was "neither transformative enough nor sufficiently funded". He had only hours earlier suggested he might wait until the plan was finalised before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 23:29 LONDON
Trump says he will nominate Jay Clayton as US director of national intelligence
Donald Trump has said he will nominate federal prosecutor Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence, in a move that would put a new figure forward to lead the US intelligence community. The announcement came on Thursday amid criticism over Trump's decision to make Bill Pulte the acting head of the office after Tulsi Gabbard resigned from the post. The role oversees and coordinates the work of 18 intelligence agencies, including the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency.Trump said Clayton is currently the US attorney for the Southern District of New York and previously served... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 21:36 LONDON
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China bars Philippines defence chief Gilberto Teodoro over South China Sea remarks
China has barred Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and members of his family from entering the country, in a fresh escalation in the long-running dispute over the South China Sea. The ban also covers Hong Kong and Macau, according to a statement from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Beijing said Chinese organisations and individuals must not carry out transactions, cooperation or other activities with Teodoro, his wife or children.The move was announced on Thursday and was linked by Beijing to comments Teodoro has made about China's claims in the disputed waterway. The ministry said his rhetoric "undermines China's legitimate interests... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 21:33 LONDON
Wall Street closes sharply lower as megacap tech leads a broad risk-off move, while defence and palladium stand out
Executive summary: US stocks finished lower in a broad selloff, led by steep declines in megacap technology and AI-linked shares. Meta, Microsoft and Nvidia were among the biggest drags, while defence stocks and palladium bucked the weakness. The move came alongside softer crude, gold and energy prices, a mixed FX backdrop, and a modest rise in Bitcoin. [Continue Reading]
Nigeria begins repatriating citizens from South Africa after anti-immigration protests
Nigeria has begun repatriating citizens from South Africa after a wave of anti-immigration protests and reported attacks on foreigners there. The first flight brought 262 passengers and three officials to Lagos on Thursday, according to Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The move comes as Nigerian authorities respond to growing concern over the safety of their nationals in South Africa.Nigeria said more than 1,000 people had registered for voluntary return before the flight departed. Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said the president had ordered the evacuation of Nigerians who considered their lives at risk because of the situation in South Africa. South... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 17:01 LONDON
Europe closes lower as gold and silver slide, autos and German equities lead the retreat
Executive summary: European markets ended the session broadly lower, with the DAX posting the sharpest regional equity decline while the FTSE 100, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 also finished in the red. The biggest moves came in commodities, where gold and silver fell sharply, while palladium bucked the trend and rose. FX was softer for the euro and pound against the dollar, and Brent crude eased modestly. The pattern points to a risk-off tone, but the data also show a notable unwind in precious metals rather than a uniform selloff across all assets. [Continue Reading]
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Wall Street Opens Deep in the Red as Tech, Chips and Gold Lead a Broad Risk-Off Move
Executive summary: US markets opened sharply lower, with the Nasdaq Composite down -5.9%, the S&P 500 off -4.0% and the Dow Jones down -2.8%. The heaviest pressure is in technology and AI-linked shares, while gold, silver and crude oil are also weaker. The move points to a broad de-risking at the open, with only a handful of sectors, including banks and some defensive pockets, holding near flat or slightly positive. [Continue Reading]
UK, Australia and Canada launch £4m peace fund for Israel-Palestine conflict
Britain, Australia and Canada have announced a joint peace fund aimed at supporting a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. The initiative was unveiled on Thursday and will provide £1m from each country, according to a statement from the UK foreign ministry. The fund is intended to back grassroots projects and humanitarian support linked to Palestinians, while also promoting dialogue between communities.The announcement said the money will go to new and existing local projects, with a particular focus on youth groups, civil society organisations and women. It also said the fund will support long-term peacebuilding efforts and help address what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 10:35 LONDON
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Iran claims retaliatory strikes on US bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain
Iran said it carried out retaliatory strikes on US military targets in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain after recent American attacks on Iranian targets. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it launched two waves of operations and claimed to have hit 18 US military targets in Kuwait and Bahrain, including sites it identified as Ali and Ahmad Ahmad air force bases. It also said it struck and destroyed Sheikh Isa air base, while separately claiming it fired 12 ballistic missiles at the US command centre at Al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan.The claims were made on Thursday, June 11, and were carried... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 10:29 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Lower as Risk Aversion Hits Equities, Gold and Silver Slide
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets ended broadly weaker in Tokyo trading, with the Nikkei 225, Kospi, Hang Seng and ASX 200 all finishing lower. Safe-haven metals also fell sharply, while palladium bucked the trend. The move came alongside a firmer U.S. dollar against the yen and a modestly stronger yuan, pointing to a session shaped by cross-asset repricing and a stronger risk-off tone. [Continue Reading]
OpenAI says China-based actors used ChatGPT in influence operation targeting US AI data centres
OpenAI has said it banned a cluster of accounts it believes were likely based in China after finding they used ChatGPT in a covert influence operation aimed at stoking opposition to AI data centres in the United States. The company said the activity was designed to exploit existing public concerns about electricity prices and to manipulate debate about American AI. It also said a separate cluster of accounts produced material about US tariffs and competition with China.In a research report released on Wednesday, OpenAI said the accounts generated social media comments and images blaming data centres for rising electricity bills... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 05:30 LONDON
Three Indians missing after commercial ship attacked off Oman coast
At least three Indian crew members are missing after a commercial vessel, Settebello, was attacked off the coast of Oman. The incident has prompted a search and rescue operation involving Omani authorities and Indian officials. According to the information confirmed so far, 21 Indian crew members from the 24 on board have been rescued.India said its Ministry of External Affairs summoned the US charge d'affaires in New Delhi after the attack, which it said was carried out by American forces. The ministry said the attack took place earlier in the day and that its embassy in Oman was closely monitoring... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 22:29 LONDON
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Cuba says US blockade is blocking UN aid deliveries amid fuel shortage
Cuba says 170 containers of United Nations humanitarian aid are not reaching beneficiaries because a fuel shortage is disrupting distribution across the island. The government says the problem is linked to what it describes as a US blockade and expanded sanctions. The claim comes as parts of Havana have faced prolonged blackouts and shortages of food, water and medicine.Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said the aid, valued at $6.3 million, was being held up because there was not enough fuel to move it. He said the blockade was affecting not only the Cuban economy but also the work of international organisations.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 21:30 LONDON
Australia flags risks over reliance on Starlink as SpaceX prepares public offering
Australian government officials are privately warning about the risks of growing reliance on Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by SpaceX. The concern comes as tens of thousands of Australians are preparing to buy shares in SpaceX ahead of its public offering on 12 June. The issue has drawn attention because Starlink is already used by about 200,000 Australians and several government agencies.Documents obtained under freedom of information laws say officials have been assessing the implications of essential communications depending on a privately owned foreign satellite network. An internal notice from a spy agency described satellite internet providers as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 21:00 LONDON
US defence chief warns Cuba over weapons that could reach Guantánamo
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned Cuba against acquiring weapons that could reach the United States or the US naval base at Guantánamo Bay. He made the remarks during a visit to the base in south-eastern Cuba, speaking to US troops and framing the issue as a direct warning to Havana. The comments add to an already tense security relationship between Washington and Cuba.Hegseth said it would be unwise for the Cuban government to try to procure or gain access to weapons capable of reaching the base or the American homeland. He warned that such a move would invite... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 17:59 LONDON
UK and allies expand sanctions over West Bank settler violence
The United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand and Norway have announced coordinated sanctions targeting networks linked to settler violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The measures were unveiled on 9 June 2026 and include entity designations, travel bans and other restrictions on people and groups accused of financing or carrying out attacks. France also imposed travel bans on Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, three settler leaders and 21 settlers.The UK said it had targeted six entities and one individual, while the wider package was presented as a joint response by the six governments. The action was aimed at what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 17:05 LONDON
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US diplomat found dead in Yangon as Myanmar police reportedly probe possible murder
A United States diplomat serving at the US Embassy in Yangon has been found dead, according to the US State Department. The death is being treated by Myanmar police as a possible murder, according to three people in the diplomatic community in Yangon who spoke on condition of anonymity. A Thai woman has also been detained in connection with the investigation, according to those sources.The State Department confirmed the fatality on Wednesday but gave no details about the person's identity, the cause of death or the circumstances. It said it was withholding further information out of respect for the privacy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 17:00 LONDON
Kenya protests over US Ebola quarantine centre turn deadly amid court challenge
Police in Kenya have used tear gas and heavy deployments to disperse protesters opposing a planned US Ebola quarantine facility, as clashes in the town of Nanyuki turned deadly. Demonstrators set small fires and threw objects during the unrest, while residents voiced fears that the centre could expose local communities to Ebola. The dispute has become a major public health and political controversy in the country, where no confirmed Ebola cases have been recorded.According to the supplied material, at least three protesters have died during demonstrations over the past two weeks. More than 10 people have been detained as tensions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 16:03 LONDON
Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan kill civilians as border tensions rise
Pakistan has carried out fresh airstrikes across the border into Afghanistan, with the Taliban government saying at least 13 people were killed, including 11 children. The strikes hit the provinces of Khost, Kunar and Paktika, according to Taliban chief spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid. The reported deaths also included one woman and one elderly man, and 14 other people were wounded, the Taliban said.The latest strikes were reported on Wednesday and came as Pakistan and Afghanistan again traded accusations over militant violence along their shared frontier. Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and military had not publicly acknowledged the strikes at the time... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 14:29 LONDON
Thousands protest Kushner-linked resort project in Albania over lagoon habitat concerns
Thousands of people are protesting in Albania against a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. The demonstrations have grown from an environmental campaign into a broader anti-establishment movement, with flamingos becoming the symbol of resistance. The dispute centres on plans for a resort on Sazan Island and a larger coastal development near the Vjosa-Narta Lagoon.The project is being advanced through Miami-based investment firm Affinity Partners. According to the supplied material, the Albanian government granted preliminary approval in December 2024. The controversy dates back to 2021, when Kushner and Ivanka Trump visited Sazan Island during a private... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 14:05 LONDON
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Azerbaijan opposition figure Ali Karimli goes on trial in Baku on attempted coup charges
Azerbaijan's opposition leader Ali Karimli has gone on trial in Baku on charges of attempted coup, in a case that has drawn attention to the treatment of political opponents in the country. Karimli, a leading figure in the democratic opposition and a former secretary of state, is being tried under Article 278-1 of the Azerbaijani Criminal Code. He has dismissed the case as fabricated and politically motivated.According to the supplied material, Karimli appeared in court on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, after being held since 1 December 2025. His lawyers say he could face between 12 and 20 years in prison... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 13:02 LONDON
Hundreds of former European officials urge EU to suspend Israel trade access
More than 460 former European political figures have called on the European Union to take tougher action against Israel over its military operations in Gaza and the West Bank. The appeal was set out in an editorial published ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg next week and an EU summit in Brussels. The signatories include former Irish taoiseach Leo Varadkar, former tánaiste Eamon Gilmore and former president of the European Parliament Pat Cox.The group said the EU should suspend Israel's preferential trade access under the EU-Israel Association Agreement. It argued that such a move would affect... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Jun 2026 06:33 LONDON
EU proposes new sanctions package targeting Russian soldiers, banks and oil revenues
The European Commission has proposed a fresh sanctions package against Russia that would, for the first time, bar anyone who has served in the Russian armed forces since the start of the war from entering the European Union. The measures also target banks, crypto firms, shadow-fleet vessels and Kremlin oil revenues. The proposal was announced in Brussels on Tuesday and now needs unanimous approval from the EU's 27 member states.European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc was seeking to make Europe "off limit" for anyone who had taken part in the invasion of Ukraine. She said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 17:00 LONDON
Italy condemns Ben-Gvir remarks amid inquiry into flotilla activists
Italy's foreign minister has publicly condemned comments by Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, after Rome opened an inquiry into the treatment of Gaza flotilla activists. Antonio Tajani told Italy's Senate that the remarks were "unacceptable" and "unworthy of a minister", escalating a dispute that has already drawn in other European governments. The row centres on the detention of more than 430 activists from dozens of countries after Israeli authorities intercepted their vessels in international waters last month.Ben-Gvir had mocked Italy a day earlier, saying the "land of the boot has become the land of the flip-flop", a reference... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 13:32 LONDON
EU set to adopt 21st sanctions package against Russia as alumina row continues
The European Commission is expected to adopt its 21st sanctions package against Russia on Tuesday, in the latest round of measures linked to Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Member states will then have several weeks to review the package before it becomes law. The draft is also expected to leave out Aughinish Alumina, the refinery in County Limerick that has become the focus of controversy over increased exports of alumina to Russia.The package is being prepared more than four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. According to the information available, the Commission has decided not to include... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 07:04 LONDON
India defends Great Nicobar mega-project as strategic maritime asset
India's proposed Great Nicobar Islands project is being defended by defence sources as a strategically important maritime and economic development near key international shipping routes. The Rs 81,000-crore plan includes an International Container Transshipment Port, a greenfield airfield, a Naval Air Station, a township and a power plant. It has drawn criticism from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who described it as a major scam and a grave crime against natural and tribal heritage.According to the defence sources, the project is intended to strengthen India's maritime posture in the Indo-Pacific and improve its ability to monitor sea lanes, support operations and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 03:00 LONDON
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EU weighs 80 new sanctions designations against Russia
The European Union is considering a new sanctions package that would add 80 more Russian entities and individuals to its restrictions list. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the proposed designations would target Russia's military-industrial complex, human rights violators and propagandists. She made the comments in Cyprus after an informal meeting of EU defence ministers.Kallas said the bloc's sanctions have already cost Russia an estimated $1.2 trillion to $1.5 trillion, and argued that Moscow is still escalating attacks on Ukrainian civilians. She said the EU is seeking to widen pressure on what she described as Russia's war economy. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 23:00 LONDON
US congressman calls for new probe into 1967 USS Liberty attack
A Republican member of the US House of Representatives has called for a new investigation into Israel's 1967 attack on the USS Liberty, a US Navy ship that was struck during the Six-Day War. Thomas Massie used a speech on the House floor to urge the government to reopen the case and to recognise the ship's survivors. The remarks came on the 59th anniversary of the attack and were delivered in the presence of survivors.According to the supporting material, the attack killed 34 service members and injured 171 others. Massie said the survivors should receive closure and called for a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 21:30 LONDON
Trump denies promising 'no new wars' after campaign pledge
President Donald Trump has denied in a televised interview that he promised there would be no new wars if he returned to office. He was asked about the US-Israel war with Iran during an appearance on NBC's Meet the Press and said: "I didn't guarantee 'no war'." The exchange comes as questions continue over how Trump is handling the conflict and how his campaign language should be interpreted. BBC Verify said it had found multiple examples of Trump saying "no more wars" on the campaign trail in 2024.That material is being used to test the gap between his election messaging... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 20:14 LONDON
French NATO jet shoots down drone over Latvia as debris found in Moldova
A French military Rafale fighter jet shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace from Russia on Monday, in what Latvian officials described as a security incident linked to electronic warfare. The drone was brought down near the village of Berzgale, about 30 km from the border, after entering NATO territory. On the same day, fragments of another drone were found in a field in Moldova after it crossed in from Ukraine.Latvia said the drone was shot down at 0705 GMT, and that the decision to fire was taken by NATO command. Latvian Defence Minister Raivis Melnis told reporters that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 15:30 LONDON
Polish honours body reviews proposal to revoke Zelensky award
A Polish state honours body has been meeting in Warsaw since this morning to consider a proposal from President Karol Nawrocki to strip Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of Poland's Order of the White Eagle. The award is the country's highest state honour, and Mr Zelensky received it in 2023 for improving relations between Poland and Ukraine. The review comes after a dispute over a Ukrainian military unit renamed last month in a way that has angered officials in Warsaw.According to the supplied material, the unit was renamed the "Heroes of the UPA", a reference to the Ukrainian nationalist force known... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 15:03 LONDON
Russian security chief claims West may use former ISIL fighters against Iran
Russia's Federal Security Service chief has claimed that Western intelligence services are trying to use former ISIL fighters as proxy forces against Iran. Alexander Bortnikov made the allegation at a meeting of intelligence officials from eight ex-Soviet nations on 26 May, according to state media cited in the supplied material. He did not name any specific Western country and did not provide evidence to support the claim.The remarks were reported on 8 June and framed as part of a wider warning from Bortnikov about militant networks linked to Syria. He said Western intelligence services "don't give up on their attempts... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 12:36 LONDON
EU to discuss Aughinish Alumina and Russia-linked alumina exports with Irish leader
The European Commission says its foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, will discuss Aughinish Alumina and alumina exports to Russia when she meets Ireland's Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, in Dublin on Tuesday. The issue was raised publicly at a Commission briefing as part of a wider conversation about support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia. Officials said the matter would be addressed as a concern in its own right.A Commission spokesperson said several topics would be discussed at the meeting, including Ukraine and further pressure on Russia. Asked whether alumina could feature in the next EU sanctions package, another spokesperson declined to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 12:05 LONDON
Iran and Houthi warnings raise fresh concern over Bab al-Mandab shipping lane
Iran has warned that the Bab al-Mandab Strait could be blocked if Israel escalates military action against Iran, while Yemen's Houthi rebels said Israel-affiliated vessels are again active targets in the Red Sea. The statements, issued on 8 June, put renewed focus on a narrow maritime corridor linking the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The route is one of the world's most important shipping passages and sits at the southern entrance to the Red Sea.Ali Akbar Velayati, an adviser to Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, said the "resistance axis" had the capability to shut both the Bab... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 11:02 LONDON
India tells nationals in Iran to leave immediately amid heightened security concerns
India's embassy in Tehran has issued a fresh advisory telling Indian nationals in Iran to avoid travel to the country and leave as soon as possible using available transport. The warning was issued on 8 June amid what the embassy described as heightened security concerns following recent developments in the region. It applies to Indian citizens in Iran including students, businesspeople, pilgrims and tourists.In its latest statement, the embassy said Indian nationals already in Iran should exit the country by available means of transport. The advisory repeated an earlier warning and urged citizens to prioritise their safety. The row says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 09:02 LONDON
US weighs Chagos Islands deal amid Diego Garcia security talks
US officials are reportedly considering options to strike a deal over the Chagos Islands that would bypass the United Kingdom and secure the future of Diego Garcia, the joint US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean. The discussions come as Washington weighs wider regional security concerns linked to the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran. The proposal is said to be one of several under consideration by the White House.According to the supplied material, the latest option was put forward by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and presented to President Donald Trump. It is not believed to be the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 08:32 LONDON
US court delays sentencing in Nikhil Gupta case over Pannun assassination plot
Sentencing for Nikhil Gupta, the Indian national who pleaded guilty in a US court in connection with a plot to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has been postponed to 25 September. Court records show the hearing had originally been scheduled for 29 May. Gupta's lawyer said the defence wants more time to review case material and argue for the "lowest possible" sentence.Gupta pleaded guilty in February in a case that could carry a sentence of 19 to 23 years, according to the material provided. His New York-based counsel, Isabelle Kirshner, said the defence had received a large amount of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 02:05 LONDON
Trump walks out of NBC interview after election fraud questions
Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC's Meet the Press after being questioned about his false claims of election fraud. The exchange was filmed on a farm in Wisconsin on Friday local time and later aired on Sunday local time. It was interrupted several times by weather and audio problems as torrential rain hit the roof.During the interview, Trump called the network "crooked" and told host Kristen Welker she was "either crooked or you're stupid" before leaving. He also said, "Sorry. Let's call it quits because I've had enough.Thank you, darling. Have a good time," before standing up and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 00:30 LONDON
British couple in Iran remain on hunger strike as family urges prisoner swap
The family of a British couple jailed in Iran is urging officials to explore a prisoner exchange as Craig and Lindsay Foreman remain on hunger strike. The pair, from East Sussex, have been held since January 2025 and were sentenced in February to 10 years in prison on espionage charges they deny. Their son, Joe Bennett, says the family believes a swap involving an Iranian national held in the UK could offer a route to their release.Bennett said the couple's appeal was rejected and that the case has now moved to Iran's Supreme Court. He described the information reaching the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 15:32 LONDON
Armenia votes in parliamentary election seen as test of Pashinyan's westward pivot
Voting is under way in Armenia's parliamentary election, with the result being watched as a test of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's push to move the country closer to Europe and further from Russia. The vote is also tied to efforts to secure a peace deal with Azerbaijan, while opposition parties have campaigned on security and identity issues. Polls opened at 8am local time and are due to close at 8pm, with two political blocs and 17 parties taking part.Pashinyan, whose Civil Contract party is seeking a strong mandate, cast his ballot on Sunday and said Armenia would continue strengthening its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 13:32 LONDON
Greek authorities arrest Palestinian-origin man in Crete over alleged terror plot
Greek authorities have arrested a 37-year-old foreign national of Palestinian origin in Crete over alleged links to Hamas and suspected planning for a terrorist attack. The arrest took place at midnight on Saturday in a joint operation by the National Intelligence Service and the Counter-Terrorism Directorate for Special Crimes of Violence. Investigators say the case involves possible preparations for an attack on Israeli-interest targets, with a cruise ship among the reported possibilities.Authorities believe the suspect had contact with people recently arrested in Cyprus in separate terrorism investigations. During searches at residences in Crete and Athens, officers seized mobile phones, a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 12:00 LONDON
Armenia votes in election that could shape shift between Russia and Europe
Armenians are voting in a national election that could determine whether the country continues moving closer to Europe or returns to a more pro-Russian course. The vote is taking place across Armenia, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party entering as the favourite. The result is being closely watched in Moscow, Brussels and Washington because it could affect Armenia's foreign policy and regional security posture.The main contest is between Pashinyan and opposition forces that favour closer ties with Russia. Among the challengers is Samvel Karapetyan, a Russian-Armenian billionaire who built much of his wealth in Russia and is campaigning... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 11:33 LONDON
Nepal says it is willing to resolve India boundary tensions through diplomacy
Nepal's foreign minister has said Kathmandu is willing to resolve border tensions with India through diplomacy and an "open-heart" dialogue, after talks in New Delhi with India's external affairs minister. Shishir Khanal said the two sides held detailed and productive discussions on 6 June, and that Nepal wants to build a mutually beneficial relationship for prosperity in both countries. His remarks came as he continued a three-day visit to the Indian capital aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.Khanal said the talks covered the full spectrum of the relationship, including trade, cross-border connectivity, energy partnership, water resources management and people-to-people ties. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 09:03 LONDON
Armenia parliamentary elections draw close scrutiny from Russia, the US and the EU
Armenia's parliamentary elections are being closely watched in Moscow, Washington and Brussels as voters prepare to choose a new legislature. The contest is being framed as a test of the country's direction between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and parties that favour closer ties with Russia. The vote has become a focal point for outside powers because of Armenia's geopolitical position and the competing interests involved.The available reporting says Russia, the United States and the European Union all have interests at stake as geopolitics takes centre stage. It also says voters will choose between Mr Pashinyan, who is backed by United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 20:00 LONDON
Zelensky honours Irish and Ukrainian reporters for war coverage
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded an Order of Merit to Irish reporter Caolan Robertson and other Ukrainian and foreign journalists for their coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The honours were presented in connection with Journalist's Day, according to the Office of the President of Ukraine. Zelensky also used the occasion to thank journalists and media workers for showing the world what Ukrainians endure.Robertson, who is from Kilkenny, said in a social media post that he was "completely blown away" by the award and described it as a "profound honour". He said that "powerful people want the truth about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jun 2026 17:32 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 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
