US and Iran sign initial peace deal as Hormuz reopening and sanctions pause take effect
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed an initial peace deal that takes effect immediately, according to the supplied rows. The agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and pausing US sanctions while a final settlement is negotiated over the next 60 days. The signing took place in France during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, marking a sharp development in the latest phase of US-Iran diplomacy.The material says the deal also includes a $300bn reconstruction plan for Iran and that Trump signed after warning previously of severe consequences if no agreement was reached. Trump said he... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 06:59 LONDON
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Oil falls and Asian stocks rally after US-Iran interim peace deal
Oil prices fell and Asian equities rose on Thursday after the United States and Iran signed an interim peace agreement that eased fears of further disruption to global energy supplies. Brent crude dropped as much as 1.6 percent in early Asian trading, while benchmark indices in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan moved higher. The market reaction came after several days of volatility linked to the war between the two countries and renewed concern over the security of shipping routes in the Gulf.Brent crude was down 1.9 percent in Asia, with August futures at $78.07 by 04:30 GMT, leaving the benchmark... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 06:01 LONDON
US and Iran sign interim peace framework as Strait of Hormuz reopens
US President Donald Trump has signed an agreement with Iran that takes immediate effect, according to details released by both sides and statements from mediators. The deal is described as an interim framework to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important shipping routes. It also opens a 60-day negotiating window on Iran's nuclear programme, while leaving the possibility of a later final settlement.The agreement was signed by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif saying the deal was now in force. Reports say the framework includes Iran diluting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 05:59 LONDON
US-Iran deal takes effect as Strait of Hormuz reopens, White House says
The United States and Iran have signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding that is now in effect, according to the supplied reporting, marking a rapid shift from military confrontation to a negotiated pause. The agreement is said to end the conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz immediately and begin a 60-day negotiation window on Iran's nuclear programme. The White House has confirmed the deal is active, although questions remain over how quickly shipping through the waterway will return to normal.The reporting says Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed the memorandum on Wednesday, with Trump attending the G7 summit... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 05:29 LONDON
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U.S.-Iran deal signed in France as Hormuz reopening plan takes effect
US President Donald Trump and Iran's president have now signed an initial memorandum of understanding that is described as taking effect immediately, according to the latest confirmed reporting. The agreement is intended to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route that had been effectively shut down during the conflict. Trump signed the document in France during the G7 summit, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also signed it on Wednesday, Tehran confirmed.The text of the 14-point deal reportedly commits Washington to waive oil sanctions on Iran and opens a 60-day period for follow-on nuclear negotiations.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 04:59 LONDON
Irã assina acordo inicial de paz com os EUA após guerra com Israel, diz professor
O Irã assinou um acordo inicial de paz com os Estados Unidos na quarta-feira, 17 de junho, após a guerra travada contra os EUA e Israel. A avaliação é de Vitelio Brustolin, professor de Relações Internacionais da Universidade Federal Fluminense e pesquisador de Harvard, citado no material de apoio. Segundo ele, o entendimento representa uma vitória parcial para Teerã, apesar das perdas acumuladas ao longo do conflito.De acordo com a análise, o Irã sofreu a morte de milhares de civis e perdeu boa parte de sua Força Aérea e de sua Marinha. O texto também afirma que o líder supremo... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 04:32 LONDON
Republican backlash grows over Trump's Iran memorandum of understanding
Republican criticism is mounting over President Donald Trump's new memorandum of understanding with Iran, with several party figures arguing the deal gives Tehran too much without firmly limiting its nuclear programme. The agreement, signed on Wednesday, is an interim framework that commits the two sides to an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon. It also includes a pledge by Iran not to procure or develop nuclear weapons, while Washington says it will work on a plan to provide $300bn for reconstruction and development in Iran.Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy was among the most outspoken... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 04:30 LONDON
Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles as Ukraine air alerts widen
Russia launched ballistic missiles at Kyiv early on 18 June, prompting local authorities to tell residents to take shelter as air-raid alerts spread across most of Ukraine. Officials in the capital said explosions were heard in the city, while the head of Kyiv's military administration warned that the capital was under attack and urged people to remain in safe places until the alert ended. The strike came hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with US President Donald Trump and European leaders.Authorities in the northeastern city of Sumy also reported a separate drone attack that killed one person, adding to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 02:29 LONDON
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US and Iran finalize memorandum of understanding electronically as Geneva ceremony is called off
Iran's foreign ministry says a memorandum of understanding with the United States has now been finalised and signed electronically by both sides, with the agreement already in force. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the text of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding had been completed and that it was time to test implementation of the deal. The development marks a shift from uncertainty over whether the arrangement would be signed at all to confirmation that the document has been put into effect.Baghaei said there would be no signing ceremony on Friday in Geneva, as had previously been expected, because the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 01:59 LONDON
Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 3.75% as inflation stays below forecasts
The Bank of England is expected to leave interest rates unchanged when policymakers announce their latest decision on Thursday at 12:00 BST. Analysts widely expect the Monetary Policy Committee to keep the benchmark rate at 3.75% for a fourth consecutive meeting. The decision comes as officials continue to monitor the impact of events in the Middle East on energy prices and the wider inflation outlook.Official figures published on Wednesday showed UK inflation at 2.8% in the year to May, below what many had feared after the disruption caused by the US-Israel war with Iran. The Office for National Statistics said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 00:35 LONDON
Drone neutralised near South Korea training camp in Guadalajara during World Cup security operation
Mexican military forces have intercepted and brought down an unregistered drone near the South Korean national team's training camp in Guadalajara, according to a federal official. The incident took place as the team prepared for its World Cup match against Mexico, and was described as part of the security operation around the tournament. Officials said specialised equipment was used to detect the drone before it was neutralised.A federal agent said the drone was detected near the training ground, but did not say when the incident occurred. The official also said it was not clear whether any arrests were made. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 00:30 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
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US judge allows Huawei executive admissions in Brooklyn criminal trial
A US judge has ruled that admissions made by Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou about the company's business in Iran can be used in the Chinese telecoms group's upcoming criminal trial in Brooklyn federal court. The decision means prosecutors will be able to rely on statements Meng made in 2021 as part of the resolution of her own case. The ruling adds a new legal development to a long-running sanctions and export-control dispute involving one of China's best-known technology companies.US District Judge Ann Donnelly said Meng was still Huawei's chief financial officer and that the company should not be... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 23:00 LONDON
US-Iran memorandum opens 60-day nuclear talks as Strait of Hormuz traffic set to resume
US and Iranian officials say a preliminary memorandum of understanding has been reached that would restore maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and open a 60-day negotiation period on a broader nuclear agreement. The latest details indicate the text is still limited in scope, with the immediate focus on downblending Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium under International Atomic Energy Agency supervision. The planned signing is expected in Switzerland on Friday, with the possibility of presidential-level participation still being discussed.The new information also suggests that many of the most difficult technical questions remain unresolved. US officials say the memorandum... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 22:29 LONDON
US and Iran still signal unresolved details ahead of planned Switzerland signing
The United States and Iran are still presenting mixed signals over a preliminary peace memorandum tied to the war in the Middle East, with a planned in-person signing due in Switzerland on Friday. The document was reported to have been signed virtually at the weekend, but both sides have indicated that important details remain unsettled. The latest statements suggest the process is moving forward, while also leaving open the possibility that the ceremony could still be delayed or fall through.According to the material published on Wednesday, the text of the document was circulated by Iran's state news agency and matched... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 21:00 LONDON
US Federal Reserve holds rates steady under new chair Kevin Warsh
The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75% after its first policy meeting under new chair Kevin Warsh. The unanimous decision comes as officials weigh persistent inflation pressures against signs that economic activity remains solid. The central bank said elevated uncertainty is linked in part to the conflict in the Middle East.The rate-setting committee said inflation remains above its 2% goal, with price increases in some sectors driven by supply shocks, including energy. One supporting account said inflation had reached 4.2%, a three-year high, while energy prices rose sharply in May. The committee also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 20:34 LONDON
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UK officials expect Russia to retaliate after seizure of shadow-fleet tanker Smyrtos
British officials believe Russia may try to retaliate after Royal Marines seized the oil tanker Smyrtos, according to people familiar with the response. The vessel was carrying Russian crude worth about $40m to India when it was boarded in UK waters, and shipping industry figures say owners are now exercising greater vigilance. The seizure has added a new layer of tension to an already sensitive maritime sanctions case.Military sources said the operation had been considered for some time and that the expectation in London is that Moscow will want to hit back, although not necessarily immediately. No formal warning has... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 20:31 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
Macron says G7, including US, aligned on Ukraine support at summit in Canada
Emmanuel Macron has said the G7, including the United States, now recognises Ukraine's territorial integrity and shares a commitment to increasing pressure on Russia. Speaking at the summit in Évian-les-Bains, the French president described what he called a "very deep change" in Washington's approach to the war. He said the leaders present understood that Vladimir Putin was not interested in peace.Macron said Donald Trump, like the other G7 leaders, had acknowledged that there was no serious willingness on Russia's part to discuss peace. He described the shift as a "re-synchronisation" of positions and a "very profound shift and remobilisation of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 19:03 LONDON
US releases text of ceasefire deal struck with Iran as weekend talks loom
Senior US officials have read out the text of a memorandum of understanding struck with Iran, setting out the main terms of a ceasefire and wider diplomatic deal. The agreement includes American commitments to remove sanctions imposed on Tehran, alongside provisions on uranium down-blending and regional security. Officials said the two sides electronically signed the memorandum over the weekend and are expected to sign it again in person on Friday.The draft text also refers to a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran, to be financed through private equity from several countries. It says the US would work to end all... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 19:00 LONDON
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Trump says Iran would use a nuclear weapon if it built one at G7 summit in France
Donald Trump said Iran would use a nuclear weapon as soon as it built one, during a press conference at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France. He also said the country would "eliminate" the Middle East with such a weapon. The remarks came as he defended the US military campaign with Israel against Tehran and the new peace deal signed with the Iranian government on Monday.Trump said Iran had represented an urgent threat at the start of the conflict. He linked that claim directly to the agreement, saying the Iranian side had accepted not to seek, buy or produce a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 17:29 LONDON
Modi and Trump discuss Hormuz security, seafarer safety and trade at G7
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, eastern France, to discuss maritime security, seafarer safety and trade ties. Modi raised concerns about the Strait of Hormuz and the safety of Indian seafarers, while Trump said the two countries were closer than ever and that a trade deal was near. The exchange came during a period of strain in bilateral ties and added a public security dimension to the leaders' talks.Trump told reporters that the United States would help India if it were attacked, and said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 16:35 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz expected to reopen after US-Iran agreement
The Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen on Friday after nearly four months of disruption, following a US-Iran agreement aimed at ending the Middle East war. The shipping lane is one of the world's most important energy routes, and its reopening is likely to be watched closely by oil markets, ship operators and insurers. The closure had left vessels stranded in Gulf waters and forced maritime traffic to slow or stop.The strait normally carries about 20% of global crude oil supply, according to the supporting material. About 500 ships and 20,000 seafarers were stranded during the shutdown, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 16:33 LONDON
Tehran under bombardment as photojournalist documents war at home
Tehran is described as coming under bombardment in a new documentary account centred on Iranian photojournalist Majid Saeedi. The film follows him as he documents war in his home city after conflict erupts in Iran. It shows bombed neighbourhoods, public gatherings and scenes of daily life in the capital as the fighting transforms the city around him.The account says Saeedi has spent years photographing war and its aftermath in other countries, but is now recording devastation in Tehran itself. It says he is working alone and facing internet outages and isolation while trying to preserve images of a city under... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 16:30 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
Iranian tankers cross US blockade line in Gulf of Oman as talks approach
Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have crossed a US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, according to ship-tracking data. Two of the vessels were broadcasting their locations as they passed the line, while a third appeared to switch on its tracker just beyond it. The movement comes as Washington says the blockade will remain in force until a deal with Iran is signed in Switzerland on Friday.The tankers are named Diona, Hero II and Sonia I, and all three are Iran-flagged and owned by the National Iranian Tanker Company. The company and the ships are sanctioned by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 15:29 LONDON
Israeli strikes and Hezbollah rocket fire continue in southern Lebanon amid US-Iran deal talks
Israeli air and drone strikes continued in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, with reported attacks in Tyre, Bint Jbeil, Kfar Tebnit and Nabatieh al-Fawqa. Hezbollah also fired rockets towards Israeli forces near Kfar Tebnit, according to the supplied material. The exchanges came despite a US-Iran agreement expected to be formally signed on Friday, underscoring how the Lebanon front remains active as diplomacy advances.The Lebanese state-run National News Agency said Israeli drones carried out three attacks in Tyre that caused injuries, while another drone targeted the Bint Jbeil district in Nabatieh. Separate reports said Israeli forces struck the outskirts of Kfar Tebnit,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 15:01 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
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US and Iran reported to sign peace deal with nuclear guarantees and compensation in Geneva
A reported peace agreement between the United States and Iran is said to include guarantees from Tehran that it will never seek nuclear weapons, along with financial compensation to the Iranian government. The deal is described as ending the war in the Middle East, although the full text has not been officially released. According to the information provided, the agreement was signed virtually over the weekend and is due to be signed in person on Friday in Geneva.The reported details were said to come from a television network that had access to the full text of the agreement on Wednesday.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 12:00 LONDON
Russian warship warning shots near UK-flagged yacht in Channel as Starmer calls incident reckless
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has described as "reckless" the firing of warning shots by a Russian frigate near a UK-flagged civilian yacht in the English Channel. The incident took place on Tuesday about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight, outside UK territorial waters, according to statements from the British and Russian defence ministries. Starmer said the episode was "deeply concerning" but did not amount to anything more sinister, while stressing that Russia remains aggressive across Europe.The Russian Ministry of Defence said the frigate Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots after its crew spotted the yacht Bright Future... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 11:33 LONDON
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Oil prices fall further as hopes grow for Iran peace deal and Hormuz reopening
Oil prices extended their decline on Wednesday, with Brent crude falling to its lowest level since early March. The move came as markets continued to price in a reduced risk of supply disruption from the Iran conflict and the prospect of the Strait of Hormuz reopening. Futures for Brent crude due for delivery in August were down nearly 1% in morning trade, after falling about 5% on each of the previous two days.The international benchmark stood at $78.24 a barrel at 08:00 GMT, according to market reporting cited in the supplied material. That was the lowest level since 3 March,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 10:01 LONDON
Ukraine deploys AI-powered interceptor drones against Russian attacks
Ukraine is fielding AI-assisted interceptor drones as Russia intensifies large-scale aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. At a test site in a pine forest in central Ukraine, engineers recently demonstrated the P1-Sun Long, described as one of the country's first AI-assisted interceptor drones. The system is designed to identify and destroy Shahed-type drones used by Russian forces, and was shown tracking a replica target before moving into position for an attack.The development comes as Ukraine faces repeated waves of drones and missiles that have put heavy pressure on its air-defence network. Ukrainian officials have said Russia recently launched more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 09:06 LONDON
US uses ship-to-ship transfers to keep Gulf oil exports moving amid Hormuz disruption
The United States has been using a large network of ship-to-ship oil transfers to keep Gulf crude exports moving amid disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation has involved moving cargoes away from the most vulnerable parts of the waterway and into larger vessels outside the strait. It has taken place near Sohar in Oman and Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, according to the supplied material.Reuters-reviewed data cited in the report says at least 116 vessels have taken part since early May. The cargoes have included crude oil, condensates and petroleum products. The transfers are said to be... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 08:00 LONDON
US legal briefing says Grok AI supported strikes on Iran
A US government legal briefing has said Elon Musk's Grok artificial intelligence tool was used in support of military operations targeting Iran. The filing, dated June 15, was cited in reporting on a dispute over gas turbines at xAI's data centre. It links the chatbot to military targeting through the Pentagon's Project Maven programme.According to the briefing, federal prosecutors argued that the lawsuit over xAI's power supply could affect national, economic and energy security because the company's AI systems support military operations. The filing cited sworn testimony from Pentagon AI chief Cameron Stanley, who said Grok is already being deployed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 07:02 LONDON
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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
FBI says it foiled White House UFC attack plot as five men are charged
The FBI says it has arrested five men across four US states over an alleged plot to attack a UFC event at the White House, with prosecutors saying the plan involved explosive-laden drones, sniper fire and a second wave of attackers. The Department of Justice said the men were charged with conspiracy to commit murder after what it described as a multi-state operation. The alleged target was Sunday's invite-only event on the White House South Lawn, which drew an estimated 4,300 people inside the venue and another 85,000 watching nearby.The suspects were identified as Tycen C Proper, 19, Bryan Omar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 02:59 LONDON
Trump rebukes Israel over Lebanon strikes at G7 as tensions rise
US President Donald Trump has publicly criticised Israel's military tactics in Lebanon, saying it was unnecessary to bomb apartment buildings while targeting Hezbollah militants. He made the remarks at the G7 summit in France, where he also said Israel had been fighting Hezbollah for too long and that too many people had been killed. The comments amount to a rare public rebuke of a close US ally and come as the conflict in Lebanon remains tied to wider regional diplomacy.Trump said he had a "great relationship" with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but added that he should be "more responsible"... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 01:29 LONDON
US charges 15 Minnesota activists over alleged antifa-linked violence
The US Justice Department has announced criminal charges against 15 activists in Minnesota, accusing them of involvement in alleged antifa-linked violence tied to protests against immigration enforcement operations. Prosecutors say the case centres on conduct they describe as an effort to interfere with federal officers and government property. Twelve of the defendants were taken into custody on Tuesday morning, while two remain at large and one had already been detained.At a news conference, US Attorney Daniel Rosen said the charges included conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers, solicitation to commit violence, interstate threats, interstate stalking, assaulting federal officers and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 22:00 LONDON
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Reported Trump-Iran peace deal includes $300 billion reconstruction fund
A reported peace deal between Donald Trump and Iran would include a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran once the war ends, according to the supplied report. The arrangement is described as part of a broader set of conditions linked to ending the conflict. The report also says a dispute is continuing over Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.The reported fund is said to be one of the central terms in the deal, though the supporting material does not set out the full package of conditions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Israel's continued occupation of southern Lebanon would violate any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 20:30 LONDON
Modi and Trump meet briefly at G7 summit in France ahead of bilateral talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met briefly on Tuesday at the G7 leaders' summit in Evian, in eastern France. It was their first face-to-face encounter since their meeting at the White House in February 2025. A structured bilateral meeting was scheduled for Wednesday on the sidelines of the summit.The encounter comes as India and the United States try to repair ties that were strained in 2025. The supplied material says the strain followed Trump's claims of mediation between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, as well as Washington's decision to impose heavy tariffs on Delhi. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 16:36 LONDON
France and Britain ready military mission to help reopen Strait of Hormuz as deployment nears
France says a military mission assembled with Britain and other partners is ready to deploy to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran deal ending the Middle East war. The plan is focused on restoring shipping through the narrow waterway, which carries around 20 percent of the world's oil, and on reassuring commercial operators that traffic can resume safely. French officials say the coalition has been built since March and now has enough resources to move from planning to deployment.French President Emmanuel Macron said about 20 countries have made concrete contributions, with four already present in the region.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 16:29 LONDON
No G7, Lula diz que esforço contra crime organizado deve respeitar soberania dos países
O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva disse que o combate ao crime organizado deve respeitar a soberania dos países, em declarações feitas à margem da cúpula do G7. A fala ocorreu em meio a discussões sobre cooperação internacional contra redes criminosas transnacionais. O tema ganhou destaque porque envolve coordenação entre governos, forças de segurança e sistemas judiciais de diferentes países.Segundo o material disponível, Lula associou o enfrentamento ao crime organizado à necessidade de preservar a autonomia nacional de cada Estado. A declaração foi feita no contexto da reunião do G7, grupo que reúne algumas das maiores economias do mundo.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 16:05 LONDON
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Somaliland opens embassy in Jerusalem after Israel's recognition
Somaliland has opened an embassy in Jerusalem, six months after Israel became the first country to recognise it as an independent nation. The diplomatic mission was opened at a technology park in West Jerusalem during President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi's official visit to Israel. The move adds a new layer to the disputed status of both Somaliland and Jerusalem, and has drawn criticism from Somalia and other opponents of the recognition.The opening took place on Tuesday, according to the supplied report, and came after Israel's recognition of Somaliland last December. During a meeting with the Somaliland president, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 16:02 LONDON
Lebanese residents rush back to southern homes after US-Iran deal announcement
Thousands of Lebanese displaced by the conflict in the south are moving back towards their homes after news of a US-Iran deal, despite warnings from Lebanese authorities to wait until conditions improve. The return flow is being reported in areas including Ain Baal in the Tyre district, where residents had previously fled bombardment and sought shelter elsewhere. The movement comes as Israeli forces are still said to occupy nearly 20% of Lebanon, leaving the security picture uncertain.The supplied report says the return began after the ceasefire announcement, with cars and motorcycles heading south carrying families who had spent months in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 15:31 LONDON
US-linked oil transfer operation near Strait of Hormuz tied to Apache crash
A US Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz was reportedly involved in a military-backed oil transfer operation in the waters off Oman, according to a new investigation. The report says the mission used ship-to-ship transfers, with aerial and water drones guiding oil convoys to waiting tankers. It also says the transfers began in early May and may have moved at least 90 million barrels of crude oil since then.The helicopter went down while on patrol off the coast of Oman at about 3.30am last week, according to a later statement from US Central Command. The same report... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 15:00 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz reopening as Trump says route will be fully open by Friday
US President Donald Trump has said the Strait of Hormuz will be "totally re-opened" from Friday, as the United States and Iran prepare to formally sign a pre-agreement aimed at ending the war in the Middle East. The latest comments add a clearer timetable to a deal that both sides announced over the weekend, but which still leaves major questions unresolved. The signing is expected to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday.According to the confirmed details, the arrangement is being described as an initial ceasefire rather than a final peace settlement. The truce is meant to hold while negotiators... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 13:59 LONDON
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
Bank of Japan raises rates to 1% amid Iran-war inflation pressures
Japan's central bank has raised its main interest rate to 1%, the highest level since 1995, after citing inflationary pressure linked to higher oil costs from the Iran war. The Bank of Japan said on Tuesday that it was increasing its short-term policy rate from 0.75% in a quarter-point move, as price rises broadened across the economy. Officials said companies were passing on higher oil costs at a relatively fast pace, and that underlying inflation was moving closer to the bank's 2% target.Governor Shinichi Uchida said the risk of a sharp deterioration in the economy had diminished compared with the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 12:02 LONDON
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US primary elections underway in several states ahead of midterms
Voters are heading to the polls in Alabama, California, Georgia, Oklahoma and Washington, DC, as the United States holds a new round of primary elections ahead of November's midterm contest. The primaries are part of the process of choosing party candidates for the general election, with control of Congress at stake later this year. In Alabama, the Republican runoff for a Senate seat has emerged as one of the most closely watched races.The Alabama contest pits former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson against Republican Congressman Barry Moore, who is backed by President Donald Trump. A first-round vote on 19 May did... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 10:34 LONDON
US B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base as eight aboard are confirmed dead
Officials at Edwards Air Force Base in California have now confirmed that all eight people aboard a US Air Force B-52 bomber were killed when the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff. The crash happened at about 11:20am local time on Monday during a routine test mission, and the aircraft burst into flames as it hit the ground. Military officials said the scene was heavily charred, with very little left of the bomber visible after the fire.Colonel James Hayes, the deputy commander for the 412 Test Wing at Edwards, said the military had reviewed footage of the accident and concluded there... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 10:05 LONDON
Netanyahu says fight with Iran is not over after US-Iran preliminary deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel's fight with Iran is "not over", despite the announcement of a preliminary peace agreement between Washington and Tehran. Speaking at a televised press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, he said the joint US-Israeli military campaign had saved Israel from what he described as "nuclear annihilation". He also said the operation had destroyed much of Iran's nuclear and missile capability.Netanyahu said Israeli forces had "neutralised" nuclear scientists, "decapitated" the leadership of what he called the terror regime, and destroyed nuclear facilities and missile factories. He said Israel would not allow... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 05:31 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
Israel says Hezbollah fired rockets and mortars at troops in southern Lebanon
Israel says its forces intercepted rockets launched by Hezbollah towards troops in southern Lebanon, in a fresh exchange along the border. The Israel Defense Forces also said Hezbollah fired an anti-tank missile and multiple mortar shells in several incidents. The report points to continued military tension in an area that has remained volatile despite wider ceasefire efforts in the region.According to the account, the interception took place a short while before the report was published on 15 June. The military said the rockets were aimed at its troops in southern Lebanon, while the anti-tank missile and mortar fire were described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 22:32 LONDON
Trump arrives at G7 in France touting Iran deal and signalling push on Ukraine and Lebanon
President Donald Trump arrived at the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Monday touting a preliminary deal to end the Iran war and signalling that he wants to help end hostilities in Ukraine and Lebanon. He met French President Emmanuel Macron soon after arriving, using the summit to present the agreement with Iran as a major diplomatic success. The visit comes as G7 partners weigh the immediate implications of the deal alongside wider concerns about Washington's approach to allies and global security.Trump said the Iran agreement would bring "a lot of success to the world" and argued that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 22:01 LONDON
EU still lacks unanimity to sanction Itamar Ben-Gvir as trade measures are discussed
The European Union has still not reached unanimity on proposals to sanction Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, according to the bloc's foreign policy chief. Kaja Kallas said after talks with EU foreign ministers that "many" member states had backed economic restrictions, but that no consensus had been reached. The issue remains under discussion as some capitals also push for possible trade measures linked to goods from illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.Kallas said unanimity is required for EU sanctions on an individual, which means the proposal cannot move forward without full agreement. She did not name the countries... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 20:34 LONDON
Trump says US-Iran MoU is signed, no sanctions relief as Strait of Hormuz partially reopens
US President Donald Trump said a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia has already been signed by the United States and Iran. Speaking alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 venue in Evian-les-Bains, Trump also said there would be no sanctions relief as part of the deal. He added that the Strait of Hormuz has partially reopened after a blockade that had disrupted Gulf oil supplies.Trump told reporters that the agreement was already complete, saying: "The deal's all signed." When asked directly whether the arrangement included sanctions relief for Iran, he replied: "No, it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 19:30 LONDON
Russia's shadow fleet used to evade sanctions and support hybrid operations
Russia is using a so-called shadow fleet of tankers to keep oil moving by sea despite Western sanctions, according to the supplied material. The vessels are described as carrying millions of barrels of crude to buyers seeking lower prices while avoiding restrictions linked to Moscow's war in Ukraine. The same network is also said to be connected to espionage and sabotage activity against NATO countries and undersea infrastructure.The row says the Kremlin has claimed Russia is "imune" to sanctions imposed by Donald Trump on two of the country's largest oil companies. It adds that the shadow fleet has expanded sharply... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 17:30 LONDON
Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine as G7 summit opens in Évian-les-Bains
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on French wines and champagnes unless France scraps its digital services tax on American technology companies. The warning comes as he arrives in Évian-les-Bains for the G7 summit, where he is expected to meet French President Emmanuel Macron. The row adds a fresh trade dispute to an already crowded summit agenda.Trump said he had delivered the warning directly to Macron and told him that Washington would have "no choice" but to act if Paris kept the 3% tax. He said the tariff would apply to "all champagnes and all... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 16:29 LONDON
Three-year-old Palestinian boy killed by Israeli fire in central Gaza
A three-year-old Palestinian boy has been killed by gunfire in central Gaza, according to his family, in an incident that also left his father wounded. The family said Rayan Abu al-Ajeen was being carried by his father when both were shot in the Wadi al-Salqa area of Deir al-Balah governorate on Sunday afternoon. His body was later taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital on Monday.The family said Bahaa, the boy's father, was shot in the leg and remains in hospital. Jaber Abu al-Ajeen, the child's grandfather, said he heard gunfire while at home next to the family farm and later learned... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 15:01 LONDON
Iranians in Los Angeles divided over whether to cheer or jeer World Cup team
Los Angeles is seeing a split among Iranian Americans as Iran prepares to begin its World Cup campaign against New Zealand. In the city's Westwood neighbourhood, known by many as Tehrangeles, some residents are planning protests near the stadium while others say they want to focus on the match rather than politics. The debate has become visible in shopfronts, community spaces and public displays of the pre-1979 lion-and-sun flag.Several protests have already taken place against Iran's participation in the tournament, according to people in the community. Roozbeh Farahanipour, a business owner and veteran opposition activist, said the community is divided... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 08:32 LONDON
Russia tightens security after reported AI-enabled killing of Iran's supreme leader
Russia's security services have temporarily disconnected parts of a special surveillance system protecting President Vladimir Putin and his close circle, according to a report cited in the supplied material. The move was said to follow the reported US-Israeli killing of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran. The report says the Kremlin's response reflects concern that AI-assisted video analysis can be used to identify patterns, movements and meeting locations at scale.The material says the shutdown affected a system used to protect Putin and his closest aides, with parts of it sealed off from the internet. It attributes the account... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 07:30 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
Asian stocks surge and oil falls after US-Iran deal confirmation
Asian equity markets rose sharply on Monday after Washington and Tehran confirmed a deal to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The move came as investors reacted to the prospect of lower geopolitical risk to energy supplies and a possible easing of pressure on global inflation. Brent crude fell in response, while US stock futures also moved higher.Japan's Nikkei 225 benchmark index rose 5.5% in morning trading, while South Korea's Kospi climbed as much as 5.7%. Taiwan's Taiex gained as much as 2.7%, and Australia's ASX200 rose about 1.5%. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index was up... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 04:00 LONDON
Carney says Iran is 'topic number one' for G7 in France amid ceasefire progress
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Iran will be the main focus of the Group of Seven summit in France, as leaders gather to discuss what he described as progress towards a more durable ceasefire between the United States and Iran. In comments ahead of the meeting, he said the summit would centre on the most important issues facing the world and that Iran was "topic number one". He added that the question now was how to reinforce the ceasefire and make it last.Carney said the issue would also be important for partner countries from the Gulf that are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 21:29 LONDON
Swiss police fire tear gas as anti-G7 protesters target UN buildings in Geneva
Swiss police fired tear gas in Geneva on Sunday after anti-G7 demonstrators began targeting buildings linked to the United Nations, according to witnesses and police. The protest was tied to the upcoming Group of Seven summit in France, which is due to take place from June 15 to 17 in Evian-les-Bains, near Lake Geneva. Most of the march was described as peaceful, but the situation turned tense when some protesters moved towards UN-related sites in the city.Police said up to 7,000 people attended the demonstration and that officers confiscated knives and pyrotechnic devices. Witnesses said some demonstrators threw stones at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 18:32 LONDON
Trump says Iran deal is scheduled for Sunday as uranium handover plan is discussed
US President Donald Trump has said a deal between the United States and Iran is "scheduled to get signed" on Sunday, as talks over the future of Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpiles appear to be nearing a conclusion. The reported agreement would form part of a wider effort to end the more than three-month-old conflict in West Asia. Iran, however, has expressed scepticism about the timeline and has not said the deal is final.Trump said the US military would take over the uranium stockpiles "at the appropriate time" after any agreement is signed. He also said American forces would go... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 16:00 LONDON
Why the price of gold is trending down amid war-driven inflation
Gold prices have come under pressure as the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran has pushed up inflation and kept interest-rate expectations elevated. The metal fell from a high of $5,303 per troy ounce on 28 January to $4,235 on Friday, according to the supplied report. The decline comes despite gold's usual role as a safe-haven asset during periods of geopolitical stress.The report says the conflict has disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil and gas shipments, since the start of the war. That has helped drive energy prices higher, feeding into inflation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 02:30 LONDON
India protests US strikes on ships in Gulf as death toll of Indian mariners deepens row
India and the United States have sharpened their diplomatic dispute over US missile strikes on commercial ships in the Gulf region after three Indian seafarers were killed in an attack on 10 June. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he had spoken to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and reiterated India's "strong protest" over what he described as lethal actions against commercial shipping. The exchange comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump head to the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, where a possible meeting could add another layer to the talks.The Indian side said the Ministry of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 00:59 LONDON
US strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz kill Indian sailors as toll rises
Three tankers have been struck by the US military in and around the Strait of Hormuz over the past week, with the latest confirmed deaths involving three Indian sailors aboard MT Settebello. The vessel was hit on Wednesday by what US Central Command described as precision munitions fired into its engine room, after it allegedly failed to comply with directions linked to the blockade of Iranian ports. The ship was Palau-flagged and had a majority Indian crew on board.The new details confirm the names of the three men killed: deck cadet Aditya Sharma from Himachal Pradesh, engine fitter Shivanand Chaurasiya... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 20:59 LONDON
Iran announces funeral and burial dates for Ali Khamenei after months of delay
Iranian officials have announced a multi-city funeral schedule for Ali Khamenei, the former leader of the Islamic Republic, with ceremonies set to run from July 4 to July 9. The announcement ends weeks of speculation over when the burial would take place after Khamenei was killed on 28 February 2026 in the opening hours of a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran. The planned events include lying in state in Tehran, processions in Tehran and Qom, and burial in Mashhad.According to the committee responsible for commemorating the former leader, Khamenei's body will lie in state at the Tehran Mosalla on July... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 16:00 LONDON
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
Iran reportedly fortifies uranium stockpile sites with collapsed tunnels and mines
Iran has reportedly made access to part of its highly enriched uranium stockpile more difficult by collapsing tunnels and planting explosive mines around entrances at sites believed to hold the material. The development is said to centre on the Isfahan nuclear complex in central Iran, with additional quantities of uranium stored at other locations. It comes as the United States and Iran are said to be edging closer to an agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and addressing the future of Iran's enriched uranium.The report says the stockpile in question is roughly half a tonne of highly enriched uranium,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Jun 2026 11:59 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
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
US and Iran ceasefire deal prospects sharpen as Gulf states review security plans
Washington and Tehran are moving towards a long-term ceasefire agreement, according to the latest reporting, with Donald Trump saying he had cancelled new strikes on Iran because a deal was imminent. A senior Iranian official, however, said a proposed memorandum of understanding with Washington was still under review, suggesting the process has not yet been completed. The developments are being watched closely across the Gulf, where states hosting US military facilities are expected to reassess their security arrangements if the war ends.The reported diplomatic push comes after Pakistan's prime minister said a final text had been reached, adding to signs... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 20:29 LONDON
Iran says deal with US closer than ever as Trump warns Tehran to get act together
Iran has said a deal with the United States is closer than ever, in comments that come as Donald Trump warned Tehran to "get act together". The remarks point to a renewed push in long-running efforts to narrow differences between the two countries. No formal agreement was announced in the material supplied, but the language used suggests talks or contacts remain active.The incident is centred on Iran and the United States, with the latest comments reported on 12 June 2026. The supplied material does not give a venue for the remarks or identify the Iranian official who made them. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 19:32 LONDON
Toronto officer killed as probe widens over consulate shooting and possible terror links
Toronto police are investigating whether the killing of Constable Marc Pinizzotto during a dawn search in the city's west is connected to a wider network of shootings and possible international terror links. Pinizzotto, 43, a member of the emergency task force, was shot on Thursday while officers were executing search warrants linked to a number of incidents, including an early-March attack on the United States consulate in Toronto. Police said the operation involved several warrants and that the case is now being examined alongside other shootings in the city.Toronto police chief Myron Demkiw said the March consulate attack involved two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 19:29 LONDON
US to cut NATO air and naval assets in Europe, raising alliance concerns
The United States is planning to sharply reduce air and naval assets assigned to NATO operations in Europe, according to reports cited by European officials. The move would affect fighter jets, maritime reconnaissance aircraft and several major naval platforms, including an aircraft carrier and a submarine. It comes amid wider concern in Europe about Washington's commitment to the alliance's military posture.The reported changes include cutting the number of F-16 and F-15E fighter jets allocated to NATO from about 150 to 100. Maritime surveillance aircraft would also be reduced from 26 to 15, while eight aerial refuelling aircraft are expected to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 18:30 LONDON
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
Israel's Lebanon buffer zone raises fears over maritime resources
Israel's imposition of a security buffer zone in southern Lebanon is drawing concern that it could become a longer-term attempt to control territory with potential oil and gas reserves. The zone, announced after a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, is said to extend into Mediterranean waters and into Lebanon's exclusive economic zone. That has raised questions not only about the land border but also about maritime boundaries and resource rights.According to the reported details, the map of the buffer zone was announced on 19 April by Avichay Adraee, the Israeli army's Arabic-language spokesperson. The line, which Israel calls the Yellow... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 11:03 LONDON
Lebanon's Amal and Hezbollah keep alliance intact as war reaches 100-day mark
As Israel's war on Lebanon passes the 100-day mark, the relationship between Lebanon's two main Shia political blocs remains intact. The Amal Movement and Hezbollah are still described as firm partners, despite the pressure created by the conflict and the wider regional diplomacy now under way. The development matters because both groups sit at the centre of Lebanon's Shia political landscape and have long shaped the balance between community representation and armed power.Amal is led by Nabih Berri, Lebanon's Speaker of Parliament, and has historically been Hezbollah's key domestic ally. Hezbollah is backed by Iran and remains both an armed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 21:02 LONDON
Indian Navy removes unexploded warhead from Kochi-bound tanker after Oman incident
The Indian Navy says it has recovered and safely disposed of an unexploded missile warhead from the crude oil tanker MT Olympic Life after the vessel reported damage off the coast of Oman and continued towards Kochi. The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker was on passage from Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates to Kochi when it reported an explosion in its hull on 26 May. The Navy said the vessel later reported the presence of unexploded ordnance on board as it kept sailing towards the Indian port.According to the Navy, the operation was launched after information was received through the Information... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 20:30 LONDON
World Bank cuts 2026 growth forecast as Strait of Hormuz closure raises energy shock fears
The World Bank has cut its forecast for global growth in 2026 after warning that the conflict involving the United States, Iran and Israel is putting pressure on energy markets and supply chains. In its latest Global Economic Prospects report, the Washington-based institution said Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has added to the risk of a wider economic slowdown. The report said the strategic waterway, a key route for oil and gas transit, is under strain as a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is tested.The bank lowered its 2026 global growth forecast to 2.5% from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 19:30 LONDON
Iran says economy is still functioning after 100 days of US-Israel strikes and Hormuz closure
Iran is still operating after more than 100 days of US and Israeli bombing, according to the supplied material, even as the conflict has killed senior military and political figures and damaged military infrastructure across land, sea and air. The rows say Tehran has suffered a $347 billion loss and that the United Nations expects the economy to contract by 6.1% this year. They also say the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has added pressure on oil exports and global energy markets.The material says the strikes have choked off access to oil revenue, but that Iran has not been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 19:00 LONDON
Iran threatens SpaceX and Starlink-linked assets in West Asia
Iran's military has said it will consider Elon Musk's companies, including SpaceX's Starlink internet service, as potential targets in West Asia, according to Iranian state media. The warning was framed as part of Tehran's retaliation against renewed US attacks. A regional Starlink ground station was specifically mentioned as a possible target.The report said Iran was targeting "all interests related to economic holdings managed by Elon Musk in West Asia". It cited an "informed source" saying the Islamic Republic reserves the right to attack facilities linked to Musk-managed holdings in the region and in occupied territories. The warning appeared around the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 16:37 LONDON
Iran says US strike destroyed drinking-water reservoirs in Hormozgan province
Iranian media says two concrete drinking-water reservoirs in southern Hormozgan province were put out of service after a US strike, adding a civilian infrastructure site to the wider exchange of attacks between the two countries. The reported damage was in Bamani district, in Sirik County, and the reservoirs were said to have a combined capacity of 2,500 cubic metres. According to the supplied material, the site served at least 20,000 people.The reporting says photographs were published on 10 June showing the reservoirs after the strike, and that weapons experts identified fragments at the scene as belonging to the GBU-39 series,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 16:31 LONDON
US strikes another tanker near Oman amid Iranian port blockade
US forces have struck and disabled another oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman as part of their blockade of Iranian ports, according to US Central Command. The latest incident was reported on Thursday morning near Sohar, Oman, where the UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre said a tanker fire had been reported 21 nautical miles northeast of the port. The vessel was said to be attempting to move oil through the Gulf of Oman when it was hit.CENTCOM said a US aircraft fired two Hellfire missiles into the engine room of the Guinea-Bissau-flagged tanker after the crew repeatedly failed to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 15:01 LONDON
ECB raises eurozone rates to 2.25% as Iran war pushes inflation higher
The European Central Bank has raised its main deposit rate to 2.25%, the first increase since 2023, as it responds to inflation pressures linked to the war in Iran. The move comes as eurozone consumer prices continue to rise and markets adjust to the prospect of further tightening. The decision is being watched closely across the currency bloc because it affects borrowing costs for households, businesses and governments.The bank lifted the rate from 2% after eurozone consumer price inflation rose to 3.2% in May 2026, up from 3% in April. Financial markets are now pricing in two more rate rises... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 14:02 LONDON
Trump says US helped move oil through Strait of Hormuz as reports say operation was already public
US President Donald Trump has said the United States secretly helped move more than 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman that is central to global energy trade. He said the operation involved commercial vessels travelling at night without lights, and suggested Iran was unaware of the effort. The remarks were made in the Oval Office and later repeated in a social media post.The latest reporting says the operation was not entirely secret, and had already been publicly disclosed weeks earlier. Citing a senior US military official, one report said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 11:29 LONDON
IAEA board passes US-backed resolution demanding Iran account for enriched uranium stocks
The governing board of the International Atomic Energy Agency has passed a US-backed resolution calling on Iran to provide complete information on its enriched uranium stocks and allow inspectors access to verify them. The vote took place on Wednesday at a closed-door meeting of the 35-member board in Vienna. Iran condemned the move as politically motivated and warned it could complicate ceasefire talks with the United States.Diplomats told news agencies the resolution passed with 21 votes in favour. Russia, China and Niger voted against it, while 10 countries abstained. The draft was submitted by the United States, the United Kingdom,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 09:03 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 Great Uncoupling: Abu Dhabi’s Sovereign Gambit
The UAE’s decision to cut ties with OPEC is far more than a mere adjustment of energy policy, for it functions as a political telegram written in barrels and sent directly to the heart of the global order. For nearly six decades, Abu Dhabi operated within the rigid architecture of producer discipline, where it accepted the rituals of quotas, the formality of communiqués, and the heavy burden of collective restraint. It played the long game of oil diplomacy with a patient hand, balancing its own massive national ambitions against the gravity of cartel discipline and the delicate logic of Gulf... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 30 Apr 2026 09:50 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
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 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
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
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
