US pushes Libya unity talks after Rubio meets LNA deputy commander
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met Saddam Haftar, the deputy commander of the self-styled Libyan National Army, as Washington steps up efforts to encourage Libya's rival authorities to work toward a unified political settlement. The talks took place on Monday and were described by the US State Department as part of ongoing Libyan-led efforts to unify the country's military, economic and political institutions. The meeting comes as Libya remains split between competing power centres in the east and the internationally recognised authorities in Tripoli.According to the State Department, Rubio and Haftar discussed possible avenues for cooperation aimed at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 23:00 LONDON
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Dozens of governments back stronger energy efficiency action at Montreal conference
PARIS, 30th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Dozens of governments from across the globe issued a joint statement today agreeing to make energy efficiency a cornerstone of energy policy, recognising its critical role in building resilience against future energy shocks, improving affordability for consumers and boosting economic competitiveness.Meeting at the IEA's 11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in Montreal, co-hosted by the Government of Canada, ministers and senior officials from all continents said recent disruptions to global energy markets following the war in the Middle East had reinforced the need to accelerate energy efficiency as one of the quickest and... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 22:30 LONDON
US and Iran dispute Doha talks as ceasefire framework remains fragile
Iran has said a delegation of experts will travel to Doha later this week to discuss implementation of the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States earlier this month. Tehran stressed that the visit would not amount to negotiations with Washington and said it has not yet entered the stage of final agreement talks. The statement came after a series of conflicting public claims about whether direct meetings would take place in Qatar.The dispute intensified after US President Donald Trump said Iran had requested a meeting and that it would take place in Doha on Tuesday. White House spokeswoman... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 22:29 LONDON
Wall Street closes mixed as Nvidia-led tech selloff hits Nasdaq, while Dow and cyclicals hold up
Executive summary: US stocks finished mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite falling -1.3% as Nvidia, Apple and the broader chip complex sold off sharply. The Dow Jones gained +0.9%, while the S&P 500 slipped -0.4%. The session pointed to a rotation away from high-multiple tech and semiconductors, even as select industrial, defense and consumer names held firm. Gold, palladium, silver, bitcoin and ether all rose, while crude was little changed and energy stocks edged lower. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Jun 2026 21:15 LONDON
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US Supreme Court blocks Trump's bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook
The United States Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, preserving her position while her legal challenge continues. The 5-4 ruling is a significant setback for the White House in a dispute that has drawn attention to the limits of presidential power over the central bank. It also keeps in place a judge's order preventing Cook's immediate dismissal.The court said Cook was not given the procedural protections required by statute before the removal effort. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that governors at the Federal Reserve do not serve at the president's pleasure... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 20:03 LONDON
Day News Recap: Hormuz truce, Ukraine strikes and global shocks dominate a volatile day
The biggest development was a fragile de escalation around the Strait of Hormuz, with the United States and Iran agreeing to stand down for now after several days of strikes and counterstrikes near the waterway, even as a separate report said talks in Doha remain disputed and volatile. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least four Palestinians, including a 13 year old girl, as attacks on tents and other civilian sites continued, while Israel also carried out further strikes in southern Lebanon, including the destruction of what it described as a tunnel near the village... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 29 Jun 2026 18:03 LONDON
Senegal to hold referendum after parliament backs constitutional reform
Senegal's president is set to call a referendum after the National Assembly overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that would shift the balance of power between the executive and parliament. The vote took place on Monday in a tense atmosphere outside and inside the chamber, with opposition protesters trying to force their way into the building and police using tear gas during scuffles. The reform was proposed by the ruling Pastef party and is now headed for a national vote.Justice Minister Moussa Sarr told lawmakers that President Bassirou Diomaye Faye had decided to inform the speaker of the National Assembly that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 17:32 LONDON
US Supreme Court expands presidential firing power but lets Fed's Lisa Cook stay for now
The US Supreme Court has broadened presidential power to remove the heads of independent federal agencies, while making a specific exception for the Federal Reserve. In the latest ruling, the justices allowed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to remain in her post as she fights President Donald Trump's effort to dismiss her over allegations of mortgage fraud, which she denies. The decision marks a major shift in the balance between the White House and agencies that were designed to operate with a degree of independence.The court's majority said protections from removal are inconsistent with the Constitution's separation of powers, effectively... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 16:59 LONDON
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Australia and Vanuatu sign Nakamal Agreement as China voices concern
Australia and Vanuatu have signed the Nakamal Agreement in Canberra, finalising a security and economic pact that bars foreign military bases from being established on Vanuatu. The deal was signed by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat, and both leaders framed it as a step to strengthen sovereignty and regional stability. Albanese said the agreement gives Australia certainty that there will be no foreign military base in Vanuatu.The pact also requires Vanuatu to consult Australia on any third-party investment in critical infrastructure, while Australia has committed to increased economic support for the Pacific island nation.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 11:29 LONDON
South African police officer survives shooting in Johannesburg ahead of corruption inquiry
One of South Africa's most senior police officers has survived an attempted assassination in Johannesburg, according to police. Deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was shot on Sunday evening while driving home. He was later rushed to hospital for emergency surgery, local media reported.Police said on Monday that they were investigating the shooting. South African police spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe said it was too early to speculate on a motive or to conclude that the attack was linked to Khan's expected appearance before a public inquiry. The officer had been due to give evidence before the Madlanga commission, which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 09:30 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as autos slide, metals and gold rally, and DAX leads regional losses
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 edged higher while the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. The sharpest move in the data was a broad selloff in global autos, while precious metals, natural gas and gold all advanced. FX was relatively contained, with the euro and pound both slightly softer against the dollar. The pattern points to a market still balancing geopolitical risk, energy sensitivity and sector-specific pressure in autos. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Jun 2026 08:15 LONDON
Israel strikes southern Lebanon again as framework deal faces first test
Israeli forces have carried out further strikes in southern Lebanon, including the destruction of what Israeli officials described as a tunnel near the village of Majdal Zoun. Lebanese state media also reported additional attacks in the south, including in the city of Nabatieh, while smoke was seen rising near the coastal city of Tyre. The latest violence comes just days after a trilateral framework agreement was signed under US sponsorship to pave the way for peace and Hezbollah disarmament.In a joint statement, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the tunnel stretched more than 200 metres... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 06:59 LONDON
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US and Iran agree to stand down after exchange of strikes near Hormuz
The United States and Iran have agreed to stand down for now after several days of fire exchanges near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the supplied material. A US official said shipping lanes have been reopened to free movement, signalling an effort to prevent further disruption to one of the world's most sensitive maritime corridors. The reported pause comes after a weekend of drone and missile fire that raised the risk of a wider confrontation in the Gulf.The material says Iranian drone and missile attacks late on Saturday did not hit their intended targets, while Tehran said it had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 03:59 LONDON
Indian Army to roll out first Integrated Battle Groups next month near China-facing corps
The Indian Army is set to establish and operationalise its first Integrated Battle Groups next month, in a significant restructuring of its force posture along the China-facing frontier. The new units are to be carved out of the Panagarh-based XVII Corps, also known as the mountain strike corps, which is positioned for operations in mountainous terrain. According to the supplied report, the rollout has been advanced to July 1 from an earlier plan that had pointed to September.The first phase is expected to create four Integrated Battle Groups and one fire support group under the XVII Corps. Each of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 01:30 LONDON
Lebanon-Israel framework agreement sparks protests in Beirut as dispute over withdrawal deepens
Protests broke out in Beirut after Lebanon and Israel signed a United States-brokered framework agreement on Friday, with demonstrators criticising the deal for not requiring an Israeli withdrawal from occupied areas. The immediate street reaction underscored how contested the arrangement remains in Lebanon, where many see the question of territory and sovereignty as central to any lasting settlement. The protests also reflected anger among people affected by months of fighting and displacement in the south and in Beirut's southern suburbs.The supplied material says the agreement followed months of direct negotiations and was signed after a period of intense conflict between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 19:31 LONDON
Day News Recap: US Iran strikes deepen crisis as Europe heatwave and global shocks mount
The biggest escalation came in the Gulf, where the United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz after a ship was hit near the waterway, raising fears for shipping and the fragile ceasefire. US Central Command said it struck 10 Iranian military targets, while President Donald Trump warned Washington could act again if Tehran breaches the truce. 🔗 🔗 🔗Trump also said the United States had struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites again and repeated that Iran must never get nuclear weapons, signalling that the confrontation could widen further. The UN maritime agency said it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Jun 2026 18:03 LONDON
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US and Iran trade fresh strikes after ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh strikes after a ship trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile, deepening a confrontation over navigation in one of the world's most sensitive shipping corridors. The latest escalation has centred on accusations that each side violated the June 17 memorandum of understanding, including Article 5, which calls for safe passage for commercial vessels through the waterway. The exchange has raised new doubts about whether the fragile agreement can hold.According to the supplied material, the latest round began on Friday when the vessel was struck while attempting to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 14:59 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US and Iran strikes deepen Gulf tensions as Europe swelters and Lebanon deal frays
The United States has widened its campaign against Iranian targets, saying it struck 10 military sites and then hit missile and drone storage locations again, as a fragile ceasefire around the Strait of Hormuz came under renewed strain. President Donald Trump warned Iran must never get nuclear weapons and said the US could act again if Tehran breaches the ceasefire. 🔗 🔗 🔗Gulf states moved to protect shipping and civilians as the crisis spread. Bahrain and Kuwait raised alerts, while the UN maritime agency said it had evacuated about 2,500 stranded seafarers from the Persian Gulf before suspending its rescue... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Jun 2026 08:18 LONDON
UAE delegation holds Washington meetings on trade, finance and illicit finance
WASHINGTON, 28th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, led a UAE delegation during a visit to Washington D.C. The delegation included Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology.During this visit, Al Hajeri and members of the UAE delegation conducted a number of constructive meetings with senior officials from the US Department of Commerce, the US Department of the Treasury, the Office of the US Trade Representative, and the US Department of State.Al Hajeri also met with the US G20 Sherpa, reaffirming the UAE's commitment as a host country to supporting the priorities of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 07:30 LONDON
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New Caledonia holds first provincial vote since 2019 amid status talks with France
Polls have opened in New Caledonia for the territory's first provincial elections since 2019, in a vote that will help determine the balance of power before fresh negotiations with France over its political future. The ballot was originally due in 2024 but was delayed after talks stalled. Independence remains the central issue in the French overseas territory, where the result is expected to shape the next phase of discussions.About 192,000 voters are choosing 76 councillors across three provincial assemblies. Those seats are split between 40 in the South Province, 22 in the North Province and 14 in the Loyalty Islands.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 04:02 LONDON
Serbia's President Vucic says he will resign within weeks amid protests
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic has said he will step down within weeks, opening the way for early presidential and parliamentary elections. He made the announcement at a pro-government rally in Belgrade, telling supporters that he would be president for only a short time longer. The move comes after months of student-led anti-government protests that have shaken the country.Vucic said he would resign in "a couple of weeks" but did not give a precise date. He also did not say when any election for parliament or for a new president would be held. His current second and final presidential term was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 22:03 LONDON
Trump threatens 100% tariffs over digital services taxes, escalating pressure on EU trade ties
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% import tariff on goods from any European country that introduces a digital services tax on American companies. In a post on Truth Social, he said the measure would take effect immediately and would override any existing trade deals with the country concerned. The warning was directed at countries that have already adopted such taxes, as well as those he said were close to doing so.Trump said "numerous European countries" had been discussing digital services taxes and argued that any country imposing one would face a tariff on "any and all... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 11:31 LONDON
The Ghosn Paradox The Imperial Savior, His Cinematic Escape, and the Desperate Call to Salvage a Crumbling Nissan
The Man Who Defied Corporate Gravity Few corporate sagas in modern history possess the cinematic drama, geopolitical friction, and sheer psychological tension as the rise and fall of Carlos Ghosn. Once lauded as the ultimate transnational executive, a multi-lingual titan capable of bridging disparate business cultures, Ghosn became the absolute center of a global firestorm. His story cuts through the pristine facade of global corporate governance to reveal a messy underbelly of nationalism, legal vulnerability, and strategic failure. Rebuilding an Empire from the Ashes of Bankruptcy The mythos of Carlos Ghosn began in 1999. Nissan, one of Japan's proudest manufacturing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 27 Jun 2026 08:19 LONDON
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Russia alleged to be preparing provocation against Poland or Baltic states amid NATO concerns
Latvian intelligence has said there are indications Russia may be preparing military provocations against the Baltic states or Poland, according to the supplied material. A senior political source from another NATO member also reportedly said intelligence was being picked up suggesting Vladimir Putin may be planning something against the Baltic states. The allegation is being framed as a possible attempt to test NATO cohesion and the level of US support for smaller alliance members.The reported warning comes as the war in Ukraine continues to put pressure on Moscow, with the source material linking the alleged move to Ukraine's long-range strikes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 17:00 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
War on Iran drives profits for energy, defence and banking sectors
Defence contractors, energy companies and investment banks have seen profits rise as the war involving Iran continues to unsettle global markets. The conflict has disrupted trade flows, pushed up energy prices and created sharp swings in commodity and financial markets. A memorandum of understanding is in place for a 60-day ceasefire and further negotiations, but the economic effects are already visible across several sectors.The supplied material says the war began after strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel, and that nearly four months later talks are under way in Switzerland. Those talks are focused on Iran's nuclear programme,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 12:06 LONDON
US Supreme Court lets Trump end protected status for Haitians and Syrians
The United States Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians living legally in the country. The 6-3 ruling clears the way for the government to strip protections from about 350,000 people from Haiti and 6,100 from Syria, after lower courts had blocked the move. It is a significant development in a long-running dispute over immigration powers and the limits of judicial review.The court said migrants arriving at the border are not entitled to apply for asylum until they have set foot on US soil, handing the administration... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 22:00 LONDON
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Zimbabwe Senate approves constitutional amendment extending Mnangagwa's term until 2030 amid backlash
Zimbabwe's Senate has approved a constitutional amendment that would keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in office until 2030. The vote took place on Wednesday and passed by 75 votes to four, according to Senate President Mabel Chinomona. The measure now needs Mnangagwa's signature before it can become law.The amendment is part of a wider package of changes that would extend presidential and parliamentary terms from five years to seven years. It would also allow the president to be elected by parliament rather than by direct popular vote. The bill had already passed the National Assembly last week, where 216 lawmakers voted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 17:29 LONDON
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
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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
Queensland teen acquitted over alleged terror attack plan targeting Liberal Party members
A Queensland teenager has been acquitted by a Supreme Court jury of planning a terrorist act against members of the Liberal Party and the public. The verdict was delivered in Brisbane after jurors deliberated for more than one day. Family members in the public gallery were seen breaking down in tears as the decision was read out.The now 17-year-old, who cannot be legally identified under Queensland youth justice laws, had pleaded not guilty to one count of acts done in preparation for or in planning a terrorist act. The trial heard allegations that, when he was 16, he planned and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 02:05 LONDON
Trump asks Congress for urgent Iran-linked funding as Senate curbs new strikes
The Trump administration has asked Congress for about $67.15 billion in urgent funding linked to Iran, adding a new budget fight to the wider dispute over the war. The request was sent on Wednesday, a day after the Senate approved a resolution aimed at blocking any new attacks on Iran without congressional approval. Trump criticised the Senate move, sharpening the clash between the White House and lawmakers over who controls military escalation.According to the request, $21 billion would go to the Pentagon for munitions, industrial base support and other capabilities described by the administration as critical. The funding is part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 23:00 LONDON
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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 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
EastEnders confirms who is responsible for ending Bea's scheme, and it is not Billy
Bea Pollard's attempt to turn Honey and Billy Mitchell against each other appears to be unraveling in Wednesday's episode, after a younger family member begins to suspect she is lying. The episode, which can be streamed before its scheduled broadcast, shows Billy still trying to clear his name after Bea accused him of trying to sleep with her. The latest developments centre on Will Mitchell, who starts to question Bea's version of events after seeing behaviour that does not fit the story she has been telling.The immediate trigger comes when Billy asks Will to help prove that he has been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 10:08 LONDON
Great Britain grid operator issues rare summer electricity margin warning amid heatwave
Great Britain's grid operator has issued a rare summer electricity margin warning for Wednesday evening as a heatwave intensifies across the country. The National Energy System Operator asked power plant owners to provide any extra electricity they can as the gap between expected supply and demand narrows. The notice was issued late on Tuesday and applies to the period when demand is expected to be highest.The operator said it needed an additional 1,900 megawatts of generating capacity to keep the system within normal safety margins. A spokesperson said the warning was linked to extremely high temperatures affecting Great Britain and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 10:05 LONDON
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UN maritime agency begins evacuation plan for more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Gulf
The United Nations maritime agency has begun putting into effect a plan to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Gulf after the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The operation is intended to allow hundreds of ships to move through the waterway in phases, after weeks of disruption to one of the world's most important shipping routes. The agency said it has started contacting vessels as part of the process.The International Maritime Organization said it had secured the safety guarantees needed for the operation and had verified conditions for safe navigation. Its secretary-general, Arsenio Dominguez, said the large-scale... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 07:30 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
Peru election dispute escalates as Sanchez rejects Fujimori victory
Peru's presidential race has entered a new phase of dispute after left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez denounced the runoff as fraudulent and said he would not recognise a Fujimori presidency. He made the remarks at a news conference in Lima on Tuesday, while calling for protests over the weekend. The challenge centres on the narrow lead held by his rival, Keiko Fujimori, as the vote count continues.With more than 99.7% of ballots counted, Fujimori is ahead with 50.11% support, while Sanchez has 49.89%, according to the latest figures cited in the dispute. The margin between the two candidates is about 40,687... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 21:33 LONDON
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
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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 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
Primary Elections Under Way in Maryland, Utah and New York as South Carolina Holds Runoff Races
Voters are heading to the polls in Maryland, Utah and New York for primary elections, while South Carolina is holding runoff contests to settle several races that were left without a clear winner on June 9. The voting comes with less than five months remaining before the United States midterm elections, which will help determine control of Congress. Redistricting has emerged as a central issue in several of the contests, adding to the stakes in races that could shape the balance of power in November.In Utah, Maryland and New York, the primaries are selecting party nominees for the final round... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 09:06 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
Labour MPs mull leadership challenge to prevent Burnham coronation
At least two senior Labour MPs are considering leadership bids as the party prepares to choose a successor to Keir Starmer, in an effort to prevent Andy Burnham becoming prime minister without a full contest. Former defence minister Al Carns has said he is weighing whether to run, while Darren Jones, Sir Keir Starmer's chief secretary, has not ruled out a challenge, according to the supplied material. Labour MPs are increasingly discussing the possibility that Burnham could take office as early as 17 July, the day after nominations close.The timetable set out in the rows gives potential candidates from 9... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 04:31 LONDON
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UN warns Palestinian children are left increasingly unprotected as NGOs are pushed out of Gaza and the West Bank
The United Nations has warned that Palestinian children are becoming increasingly unprotected as humanitarian and rights groups are forced to scale back operations in Gaza and the West Bank. The warning comes amid what the UN describes as growing pressure on civil society organisations working in the Palestinian territories. The committee said the absence of these groups leaves children more vulnerable at a time of continuing conflict and restrictions.In a statement issued through the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child said many organisations have been labelled as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 22:30 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
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
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 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
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age In today’s world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, it’s a lifeline. The ability to sift fact from fiction, especially in matters as consequential as migration, is essential for individuals, communities, and the institutions that serve them. The migration landscape is uniquely vulnerable to the hazards of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, collectively known as MDM. The consequences of inaccurate or misleading information can ripple far beyond the individual, affecting entire communities and the systems that govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 12 Feb 2026 09:21 LONDON
