Noontime News Recap: Iran mourns Khamenei as regional tensions rise and Europe sees protests and policy moves
Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran as Iran began six days of funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with crowds filling the Grand Mosque courtyard and surrounding streets for the first day of commemorations. 🔗The scale of the turnout was also reported as large crowds continued to swell in the capital, underlining the political and symbolic weight of the rites as the country marks the death of one of its most powerful figures. 🔗In the Middle East, the Saudi led coalition said it would respond with unprecedented determination and force after Houthi threats against Saudi airports and other targets,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Jul 2026 12:18 LONDON
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EU backs Israel-Lebanon framework agreement calling for Hezbollah disarmament
The European Union has welcomed a framework agreement signed by Lebanon and Israel in Washington that calls for the disarmament of Hezbollah and for the IDF to progressively redeploy out of Lebanese territory. The EU said the agreement offers a needed perspective for de-escalation and peace, and for restoring Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity. In its statement, the EU commended the constructive engagement of Israel and Lebanon and urged all actors to adhere to the agreement and implement their commitments. It said this should be done through the newly established trilateral Military Coordination Group. The EU also called for a... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 09:30 LONDON
Algeria votes for a new parliament amid fears of record-low turnout
Algerians are voting on Wednesday to elect a new parliament, in a contest shaped by deep political apathy, post-Hirak distrust and disputes over candidate exclusions. The vote is taking place across the country under an open-list proportional representation system. It is being watched less for which parties will win than for how many citizens will participate.The Independent National Authority of Elections says more than 24.7 million registered voters are eligible, including about 854,000 people living abroad. Karim Khalfane, the authority's interim head, said more than 3,700 prospective candidates were barred from running, while about 10,000 were approved. Authorities say many... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 15:02 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
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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
