Vance publicly rebukes Israel from White House podium amid US-Iran deal fallout
United States Vice President JD Vance has delivered unusually blunt public criticism of Israel from a White House podium, sharpening tensions already exposed by the US-Iran deal. Speaking on Thursday local time, he said Israel should be grateful for American support and warned Israeli leaders to reassess their stance toward Washington. His remarks came as debate over the agreement continued to widen and as relations between the two allies appeared to be under strain.Vance said President Donald Trump was the only head of state in the world sympathetic to Israel at this moment, and argued that Israeli officials should not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 06:29 LONDON
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Iran-US memorandum takes effect as Hormuz transit resumes and Switzerland talks loom
Commercial shipping has begun moving again through the Strait of Hormuz after the United States and Iran brought their memorandum of understanding into effect, according to the supplied rows. US Vice President JD Vance said about 12.5 million barrels of crude oil passed through the waterway overnight, marking the first clear sign that the agreement is being implemented. The deal was signed by President Donald Trump and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and is described in the rows as taking effect two days earlier than expected.The memorandum is presented as ending the fighting and opening a 60-day negotiation period toward a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 21:59 LONDON
US-Iran reconstruction fund becomes Washington flashpoint as Trump and Vance reject taxpayer funding
The proposed $300 billion reconstruction and economic development plan for Iran has become a political flashpoint in Washington after fresh comments from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The issue centres on a memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The agreement says regional partners should develop a definitive plan with at least $300 billion for Iran's reconstruction and economic development.Trump moved to distance the United States from any direct payment, writing on social media that there is no $300 billion payment to Iran by the US. Vance also said the plan... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 21:29 LONDON
Israel cuts contact with EU foreign policy chief over reported apartheid remarks
Israel has said it is suspending contact with the European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, after reports that she compared Israel's treatment of Palestinians with apartheid. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said he had "no choice" but to sever contact unless Kallas retracts the reported remarks. The dispute has quickly become a public diplomatic row between Israel and one of the EU's most senior foreign policy figures.The row was triggered by a report that Kallas made the comments during high-level talks with Mexican officials in May. According to the report, she drew a comparison between Israel's policies in Gaza and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 20:31 LONDON
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Iran says Hormuz ships will face fees after 60-day period
Iran has said ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz will be charged a fee after a 60-day period linked to a newly signed memorandum of understanding, directly contradicting Donald Trump's claim that the route would remain toll-free. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, described in the supplied material as Iran's lead negotiator, said the strait would not return to "pre-war conditions" and that Iran has the right to sovereignty over the waterway. The comments add a fresh point of tension to an already fragile arrangement over one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints.The supplied material says the 14-point MoU was digitally signed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 12:59 LONDON
EU and India move to sign free trade agreement by end-2026 after G7 talks
The European Union and India have moved closer to signing a free trade agreement after talks on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc will sign the deal by the end of 2026, following a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two sides also said they would accelerate work on an investment agreement and deepen cooperation on security, defence and connectivity.According to India's Ministry of External Affairs, Modi held bilateral meetings with von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa at the summit. The ministry said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 00:00 LONDON
US-Iran ceasefire deal advances as White House publishes terms and Trump warns of renewed fighting
The White House has published the terms of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding after days of speculation and leaks about the agreement. The release came shortly after Donald Trump used a press conference in France, where he had been attending the G7 summit, to reject criticism of the deal and defend its terms. The published text adds detail on some of the most disputed issues, including Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles and the end of fighting in Lebanon.According to the briefing, the deal is due to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday, although Trump has since sounded less certain about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 23:02 LONDON
US-Iran ceasefire MoU advances as officials publish full text and eye Geneva signing
US officials have now published the full text of a memorandum of understanding with Iran that is intended to extend the ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and set out a 60-day negotiating track. The document is described as a 14-point, performance-based agreement, with Iran said to benefit only if it meets the commitments laid out in the text. President Donald Trump said at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains that the deal could be signed "shortly", potentially as soon as Thursday, although he also indicated the timing could still slip.The text says the US, Iran and allies will declare an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 20:29 LONDON
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Strait of Hormuz remains largely blocked after US-Iran deal announcement as shipping stays cautious
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains far below normal three days after a preliminary Iran-US deal was announced, with operators and insurers still waiting for signs that the route is safe and stable. Ship-tracking data cited in the supplied material shows only seven vessels have passed through since Sunday, despite the agreement being described by both sides as reopening the waterway. The narrow passage, which links the Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints and the latest figures suggest traffic has not yet recovered.The material says that before the war, between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 15:59 LONDON
Trump says Iran deal is not final and warns of renewed bombing at G7 summit
US President Donald Trump has said the memorandum of understanding with Iran is not final, warning that the United States could resume bombing if he does not like the deal or if Iran does not behave. He made the remarks at the G7 summit in France, where leaders had already signalled support for the tentative understanding. Trump also said the arrangement does not include immediate sanctions relief for Iran, underscoring that key elements remain unsettled.The comments came as the G7 issued a declaration backing the deal as a way to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a shaky ceasefire.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 12:29 LONDON
G7 summit in Evian turns to AI and social media security on final day
On the final day of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, leaders are set to focus on the security risks posed by artificial intelligence and social media. The discussions come as the three-day meeting draws to a close, with French President Emmanuel Macron due to host US President Donald Trump for dinner at the Palace of Versailles after the summit. Final statements are also expected on the Middle East and Ukraine, adding to an already crowded agenda.The technology session is expected to bring together senior figures from the AI sector, including Sam Altman of OpenAI, Dario Amodei of Anthropic and Arthur... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 05:01 LONDON
The Unspoken Stats: Who is Raping Europe?
Answering this question requires a direct look at the empirical data so, below is the comprehensive, data-verified draft for my article, formatted to analyse the relationship between immigration demographics and police-recorded sexual offense figures across Europe. Data vs. Perception: An Asymmetric Analysis of Migration and Sexual Offence Statistics in Europe While my primary field of research is rooted in macro-geopolitics, the responsibilities of independent journalism often demand transitioning from international balance-of-power metrics to domestic social realities. A recent high-profile criminal incident in England involving the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl by four Afghani nationals where one of them is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Jun 2026 20:09 LONDON
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Trump touts US-Iran ceasefire framework at G7 as Geneva signing nears
US President Donald Trump has said the conflict with Iran is now "finished" and warned that Tehran would face severe consequences if it tries to obtain a nuclear weapon. Speaking on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, he said the ceasefire framework with Iran was a "wall to a nuclear weapon" and that the only issue that mattered to him was ensuring Iran never gets one. He also said the focus of US diplomacy would now shift to Ukraine, signalling that the Iran file is moving into a new phase.Trump said a memorandum of understanding between the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 12:59 LONDON
Former MI6 chief says Russia is trying to intimidate UK through sabotage and arson
Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to intimidate the UK through sabotage, arson and cyber attacks, according to the former head of MI6. Sir Richard Moore said the Kremlin was seeking to expand the battlefield beyond the war in Ukraine by using methods that stop short of open conflict. His comments came after reporting on arson attacks targeting property and a car linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.Sir Richard made the remarks on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, saying proxy attacks showed Britain needed a discussion about the balance of resources for security and defence. He said Putin was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 10:32 LONDON
US-Iran deal moves ahead as war toll and global disruption mount
The planned US-Iran agreement has now been described as a real ceasefire and memorandum of understanding, marking a further step in a conflict that has already had wide-reaching consequences. The latest reporting says the deal is intended to halt the war after a fragile ceasefire period, rather than simply signal another diplomatic announcement. It comes after earlier confusion over whether the agreement would be signed in person or electronically.The new account says the war has killed more than 3,400 people and damaged or destroyed tens of thousands of homes. It also says the fighting has caused disruption to food and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 00:59 LONDON
Hungary passes term-limit reform to block Orban comeback
Hungarian members of parliament have approved a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministerial terms to eight years, in a move that effectively blocks Viktor Orban from a potential return to power. The vote took place in Budapest on Monday and passed overwhelmingly, despite opposition from Orban's Fidesz party. It is one of the first major reforms introduced by Prime Minister Peter Magyar since his Tisza party won April's parliamentary elections.Lawmakers voted 150 in favour, 50 against and six abstained. The reform uses Tisza's constitutional majority in parliament and is described as a major campaign promise of Magyar's party. Magyar has said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 22:35 LONDON
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EU formally launches accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova amid long reform path
The European Union has formally launched accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, marking the start of a process that could take years to complete. The opening was marked by an intergovernmental conference in Luxembourg, where Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka took part as the first stage of negotiations began. The move is a significant diplomatic step for both countries, but it does not by itself guarantee eventual membership.The talks begin with the opening of five key chapters in the accession process, which requires candidate countries to align their laws and institutions with EU rules across 35 policy areas. Kachka... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 22:29 LONDON
Ukrainian drone strikes trigger fuel shortages and panic in annexed Crimea
Fuel shortages and long queues at petrol stations are being reported across annexed Crimea after a sustained Ukrainian drone campaign disrupted supply routes to the peninsula. In the latest account from the region, drivers near Simferopol waited for hours in kilometre-long lines to buy fuel, while some residents said the shortages were feeding wider anxiety about daily life and tourism. The disruption comes as Ukrainian drones continue to target roads and logistics links used to move fuel, ammunition and other supplies into Crimea.One Crimean Tatar resident described spending almost seven hours in a slow-moving queue at a gas station near... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 12:59 LONDON
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight on the White House South Lawn
A report published on 15 June says Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday with a deal on Iran and a UFC cage fight staged on the White House South Lawn. The account describes the event as taking place in Washington and presents it as a combined political and sporting spectacle. No further verified detail is available in the supplied material about the terms of the Iran deal or the fight itself.The report gives the date as 15 June 2026 and identifies the White House South Lawn as the venue for the cage fight. It also says the Iran deal was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 07:02 LONDON
Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say
Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million, according to early projections from Sunday's referendum. With not all votes counted, the trend showed 55% against and 45% in favour. The proposal was put forward by the right-wing Swiss People's Party and was closely tied to debate over immigration, labour shortages and Switzerland's relationship with the European Union.The measure would have forced Switzerland to end its free-movement agreement with the EU if approved. That agreement is central to Switzerland's access to Europe's single market, and more than half of Swiss products are sold into the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 12:33 LONDON
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Iran sets funeral and burial dates for late Supreme Leader Khamenei
Iran has announced dates for funeral ceremonies and burial for its late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, months after he was killed in a joint US-Israeli air strike. According to state media, the funeral will begin in Tehran on July 4, with a further ceremony in Qom on July 7 before burial in Mashhad on July 9. The burial had initially been planned for March but was postponed because of the war.The announcement sets out a three-stage national farewell across some of Iran's most significant religious and political centres. Tehran will host the opening ceremonies over three days from July 4,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 13:30 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
Australia prepares robust pushback on US tariff proposal as ambassador starts Washington posting
Australia's new ambassador to Washington has said Canberra will "robustly" push back against a new tariff proposal from the Trump administration. Greg Moriarty said Australia may also enlist Australian businesses in the effort as the government prepares a submission to the Office of the US Trade Representative. The move comes as the proposed levy on Australian imports is still moving through a consultation process.Mr Moriarty, who has replaced Kevin Rudd in the posting, described the tariff proposal as "extremely disappointing". He said the US trade office had flagged the measure after a recent investigation into forced labour. The proposal is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 22:02 LONDON
EU agrees to launch membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova
European Union member states have agreed to open accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, in a move that formally launches the next stage of the two countries' long path towards possible EU membership. The decision was taken by ambassadors from the bloc's 27 nations at a meeting in Brussels, with an intergovernmental conference due to be held on Monday in Luxembourg. That meeting is expected to open key negotiation clusters, marking the start of detailed talks on the conditions for joining the bloc.EU Council president Antonio Costa and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the decision recognised the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 20:32 LONDON
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Trump rejects reported Iran ceasefire terms amid attack on Indian-linked ships near Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has publicly rejected reported ceasefire terms linked to Iran, saying leaked details "bear no relation to the truth" and were not what had been agreed in writing. In the same remarks, he condemned what he described as a drone attack on Indian-linked commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. The comments add to a fast-moving dispute that now combines diplomacy, maritime security and the safety of Indian seafarers.Trump said on social media that the terms Iran had leaked to the media were false and "totally" different from the agreement he said had been reached. He also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 16:00 LONDON
Netanyahu aide Jonatan Urich indicted over alleged classified leak to German newspaper
A senior media adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been formally indicted over the alleged leaking of classified military intelligence to a German newspaper. Prosecutors say Jonatan Urich was involved in passing on a document from IDF military intelligence in September 2024, in a case they say was intended to influence the public narrative around a hostage deal. The indictment also alleges that the leak was carried out despite the material being blocked by the military censor.According to the charges, the document was an internal Hamas memo obtained by IDF intelligence and later routed through Urich and former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 12:30 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
