Ukraine says it struck St Petersburg oil and military targets after deadly Kyiv attack
Ukraine says its forces carried out a large drone attack overnight on Saturday, hitting oil and military facilities near St Petersburg in Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strike targeted infrastructure that helps finance Russia's war effort. He also said Ukrainian forces hit port oil infrastructure and Kronstadt, which he described as an important military target more than 850 kilometres from Ukraine's border.The attack came after Russia's deadliest strike on Kyiv since the full-scale invasion began, according to the supplied material. Ukrainian officials said at least 27 people were killed in the capital on Friday, while about 130 buildings were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 10:30 LONDON
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Mali insurgents attack prison and multiple towns, army says
Insurgents in Mali staged coordinated attacks at five locations early on Saturday, according to an army statement. The targets included a prison in Kenieroba, as well as the towns of Gao, Anefis and Sevare. The fighting began around 4:00am local time, the army said.The army said the attacks involved jihadists and their separatist Tuareg allies. It also said one of the locations was a northern town where government forces and Russian fighters are based, while another was south of the capital, Bamako. No casualty figures were included in the statement provided.The incidents come more than two months after the same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 09:59 LONDON
Council backs reinstatement of interim online child abuse detection rule
The Council has adopted its position on a regulation that would allow online service providers to resume voluntary detection and removal of child sexual abuse material on their platforms. The text is designed as an interim measure while a long-term legislative framework is still being negotiated. The Council said the rule should enter into force as soon as possible. It described the measure as a temporary derogation from data protection rules in the electronic communications sector, allowing providers to detect online child sexual abuse on their services and to report and remove it. Irish Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Minister... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 09:30 LONDON
Thousands protest in Erfurt ahead of AfD conference and eastern state elections
Thousands of opponents of Germany's Alternative for Germany, or AfD, gathered in Erfurt on Saturday and blocked roads leading to the party's annual conference. Police were deployed in large numbers, including reinforcements from across the country, as demonstrators sat in rows to stop access to the convention centre. Officers in riot gear watched the protests as the two-day meeting got under way.Police estimated that around 15,000 people took part in demonstrations in and around the eastern city. The protesters included unions, civil society groups and left-wing parties, according to the report. A spokesperson for the anti-AfD umbrella group Widersetzen, or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 09:03 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Iran stages Khamenei funeral as Ukraine, West Bank and heatwave crises deepen
Iran has begun funeral ceremonies in Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with state media presenting the days of mourning as a display of national unity after his death in US Israeli airstrikes. Crowds gathered at the Grand Mosalla complex as authorities opened a week of public rites. 🔗In Ukraine, a Russian glide bomb struck the centre of Sumy, killing at least four people, including a child, and injuring 27 more, in one of the latest attacks to hit the north of the country. 🔗Across the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers have intensified attacks on Palestinian communities, damaging electricity... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Jul 2026 08:18 LONDON
Iran begins days-long funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran
Iran has begun days-long funeral ceremonies in Tehran for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, drawing large crowds to the Grand Mosalla mosque complex. State television said the ceremonies officially started on Saturday, with mourners gathering from early morning to pay their respects. The event is being presented by Iranian officials and state media as a display of national unity and strength at a sensitive moment for the country.Authorities unveiled the casket containing Khamenei's body at the Grand Mosalla, where people were seen weeping, chanting and holding posters of the former leader. Reports from the scene said thousands of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 06:30 LONDON
France reports 2,025 excess deaths as Europe's heatwave continues
Public Health France has updated its estimate of excess deaths during the latest week of the ongoing heatwave, saying the country recorded 2,025 additional deaths between 22 and 28 June. The figure is higher than an earlier preliminary estimate of at least 1,000 extra deaths and comes as France experienced its hottest-ever period during the same week. Officials said the death toll is expected to rise further in the coming days.The authority said deaths increased by 29.1% compared with the previous week, while the overall number of recorded deaths rose by about 30%. The updated tally covers the period when... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 05:32 LONDON
India designates 23 JeM and LeT operatives as terrorists over Jammu and Kashmir attack links
India has designated 23 Pakistan-based operatives linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba as terrorists, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The move cites alleged involvement in recruitment, infiltration, training, drone-based arms supply and planning attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. The notification also connects some of the named individuals to earlier attacks on security forces in Nagrota and Sunjwan.Among those named are three people described as close associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Muhammad Saeed: Abdul Rauf, Hafiz Khalid Waleed and Rana Iftikhar. The notification says Rana Iftikhar coordinates among anti-Jihadi organisations and motivates young people to carry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 05:30 LONDON
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Trump touts strong markets, trade, and investment as his economic agenda advances
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 4 July 2026 at 02:02 BST: "THE TRUMP ECONOMY IS SOARING! The Stock Market just completed its BEST QUARTER since the last time I was President. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow are all SURGING, sending Americans' 401(k)s higher and higher." "My Working Families Tax Cuts mean MORE MONEY IN AMERICAN POCKETS. Our Trade Deficit continues to shrink as U.S." "Exports hit Record Month after Month. America is building more, producing more, and selling more than ever before." "Trillions of Dollars in new Investment brought in by my Administration mean more Factories,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 03:00 LONDON
Russian glide bomb strike kills at least four in Sumy, including a child
A Russian glide bomb strike hit the centre of the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy on Saturday, killing at least four people and injuring 27, according to the regional governor. The attack struck an area that included a high-rise apartment building, a shop and a street, leaving visible damage in the city centre. Among the dead were a five-year-old child and her mother, officials said.Regional Governor Oleh Hryhorov said the injured were being treated in hospital, including a 13-year-old in serious condition. He said the strike hit the epicentre of the city centre, underscoring the reach of the attack into... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 01:00 LONDON
Iran begins week-long state funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran
Iran has begun week-long state funeral ceremonies in Tehran for its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after his death in US-Israeli airstrikes on 28 February. The body is to lie in state before a procession through Tehran, Qom and Iraq's Karbala, ahead of burial at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad. Authorities have urged citizens, government officials and members of paramilitary groups to take part in the mourning events.President Masoud Pezeshkian has called the funeral the start of a new chapter of national unity, urging what he described as massive public participation. He said the ceremonies should demonstrate Iran's resilience... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 00:30 LONDON
Aspen Acres Fire spreads across southern Colorado as evacuations widen
A fast-moving wildfire southwest of Denver has continued to spread across southern Colorado, forcing evacuations in several communities and destroying more than 160 structures. The Aspen Acres Fire grew sharply overnight and was reported at 272 square kilometres by Friday, after expanding by 44 square kilometres in a single night. Authorities have ordered about 2,200 people to leave Colorado City, as well as nearby Beulah, Rye and San Isabel.The fire is one of about 40 large wildfires burning across the western United States, according to the supplied report. Strong winds have helped drive the flames, while smoke has reduced visibility... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 23:00 LONDON
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Trump says he signed pardons for six people he says were persecuted by the Biden administration
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 3 July 2026 at 20:24 BST: "It is my Great Honor to have just signed Pardons for six people who were persecuted by the Biden Administration, and were in, or being sent to, prison, for "fixing their car." While I know this sounds ridiculous, it is nevertheless a fact, and part of the Weaponization and Stupidity that our Country had to endure during four long years of Sleepy Joe Biden. I AM SETTING THEM ALL FREE, RIGHT NOW! TRUMP" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 3 July 2026 at... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 22:00 LONDON
Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei
Iran has begun a week of funeral ceremonies in Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose body lay in state at the Grand Mosalla religious complex on Friday. Black-clad mourners carried his coffin through the capital as top Iranian officials and foreign dignitaries gathered to pay their respects. The ceremonies mark the start of public mourning for a leader who headed the Islamic Republic for more than three decades.State television showed President Masoud Pezeshkian at the coffin, alongside parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Ahmad Vahidi, described as head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, also appeared... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 21:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes higher as megacap tech surges, but chips and energy lag in a split-session rally
Executive summary: US stocks finished higher, led by outsized gains in Apple, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon, while the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq all advanced. The move was broad enough to lift the major averages, but not uniform, with AI chip stocks, the tech sector and energy shares under pressure even as gold, silver, Ether and Bitcoin climbed. The session points to a market rotating within risk assets rather than a clean all-clear rally. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
Rights groups criticise Lebanon-Israel framework agreement over justice and return clauses
Six human rights and press freedom organisations have criticised the Lebanon-Israel framework agreement, saying it could restrict access to international justice and condition the return of displaced civilians along the border. In a joint statement released on Friday, the groups said the deal, brokered and signed in the United States on 26 June, appears to undermine protections for victims of serious international crimes. They said the most troubling provisions are clauses 3 and 13.The organisations named in the statement were Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the Lebanese Center for Human Rights, Legal Agenda, Reporters Without Borders and the Union of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 21:00 LONDON
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Poland warns of critical months amid reported Russian provocation threat
Poland's prime minister has said the country is preparing for "various" scenarios and that the coming months could be critical as Warsaw assesses the threat from Russia. Donald Tusk was responding to media reports that Moscow may be planning an armed provocation against Poland to test Nato's resolve. The reports said the possible aim would be to increase pressure on Ukraine's western allies.Tusk said he did not want to alarm the public, but added that the next few months may truly be critical because of the changing nature of the war. He said the concerns were particularly strong in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 18:33 LONDON
Two Romanians jailed in London over stabbing of journalist Pouria Zeraati
Two Romanian nationals have been jailed in London for stabbing journalist Pouria Zeraati in what a judge said was an attack carried out for, or for the benefit of, a foreign power. The sentencing at the Old Bailey followed convictions last month over the March 2024 assault in Wimbledon. Zeraati works for Iran International, a Persian-language channel critical of the Iranian government.The court heard that Nandito Badea, 21, and George Stana, 25, attacked Zeraati as he walked to his car near his home, close to the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Stana was sentenced to 12 years in prison and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran funeral, Ukraine strikes and Hormuz shipping disruption dominate a tense day
Iran began a week of public mourning and funeral ceremonies in Tehran for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with thousands of mourners, senior clerics and foreign dignitaries gathering as the city was heavily fortified. India sent an official delegation, while Western nations were absent from the ceremonies. 🔗 🔗 🔗Satellite imagery has shown damage at a range of Iranian military and nuclear sites after US and Israeli strikes, adding to the pressure on Tehran as it also said Israel had once considered targeting its negotiators during ceasefire talks. Iran is also preparing to host dozens of foreign leaders for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Jul 2026 18:03 LONDON
Mourners in Damascus bury cafe bomb blast victims as officials promise justice
Mourners in Damascus have buried the victims of a bomb blast at a cafe, as officials pledged to pursue those responsible. The funeral took place in the Syrian capital after the attack, which has added to concerns about security in the city. The incident has prompted public grief and renewed attention on the authorities' ability to prevent further violence.The available report confirms that the blast struck a cafe in Damascus and that the victims were laid to rest on 3 July 2026. Officials said justice would be pursued, although no further details were provided in the supplied material about the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:37 LONDON
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Merz defends Germany's NATO spending as Trump renews criticism ahead of Ankara summit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended Germany's NATO defence spending after Donald Trump renewed his criticism of alliance members' contributions. The exchange comes days before NATO leaders are due to meet in Ankara next week. Trump described the spending balance as "ridiculous" and "one-sided" in posts earlier this week, while Merz said Germany would double its defence budget within four years.Merz said the planned increase would amount to the greatest effort Germany has ever made to strengthen its defence capabilities. He added that Germany had "no reason to shy away from anyone" and said the country was acting with responsibility... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:34 LONDON
Houthis threaten Saudi airports after alleged airspace intrusion over Sanaa
Yemen's Houthis have threatened to target Saudi airports and other vital interests after accusing Saudi warplanes of trying to stop an Iranian civilian aircraft from landing in Sanaa. The group said the aircraft was able to land at Sanaa International Airport despite the alleged attempt to block it. The warning marks a fresh escalation in the long-running confrontation between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.In a video statement, Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said the group would respond to any repeat of what it described as a violation of its airspace. He said any further action would be met with a comprehensive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:32 LONDON
Iran begins state funeral in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as foreign dignitaries attend
Thousands of mourners, senior clerics and foreign dignitaries gathered in Tehran on Friday as Iran began a week-long state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The ceremonies are taking place across Iran and Iraq and were presented by Tehran as a display of national unity after Khamenei's 37-year rule ended with his death in US-Israeli airstrikes. The funeral marks the start of a sequence of processions that officials say will continue for a week.Late on Thursday, Khamenei's coffin was unveiled before a large crowd of supporters who chanted, wept and beat their heads in rhythm with mourning hymns, according to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:29 LONDON
Canada and Alberta advance new pipeline plan after C$150bn investment pledge
Canada and Alberta have said they will move ahead with a new oil pipeline after announcing more than C$150bn in investments aimed at easing concerns in British Columbia and among First Nations. The plan was unveiled by Prime Minister Mark Carney after he travelled between British Columbia and Alberta on Thursday to present the package. It also includes port expansion in Vancouver, power infrastructure for a new liquefied natural gas terminal and new protections for the endangered southern resident killer whale.The pipeline would follow the route of the existing Trans Mountain pipeline before diverting to a new terminal, according to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:02 LONDON
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Iran says Israel planned to target Tehran negotiators during ceasefire talks
Iran's foreign minister has confirmed reports that Israel had considered targeting Tehran's negotiators during sensitive ceasefire talks earlier this year. The reporting centres on Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of parliament, both of whom were named as figures of concern in the accounts. According to the supplied material, the issue emerged as diplomacy was under way and raised fears that any strike could have derailed the talks.The reports say the United States was worried that an attack on the two men could collapse the negotiations and reignite the war. Washington was said to have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:00 LONDON
Europe closes higher as metals surge, DAX leads, and Brent slips on a risk-on session
Executive summary: European markets finished broadly higher, led by a sharp rally in the DAX and strong gains across precious metals. The move came alongside a firmer euro and pound, a softer dollar against both currencies, and a pullback in Brent crude. The session also saw global autos underperform, while gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and Ether all posted outsized gains. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
US withdraws most troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission
The United States has withdrawn most of the troops it deployed to Nigeria earlier this year for a joint operation against Islamist militant groups in the Lake Chad Basin. The move follows months of cooperation with Nigerian forces and comes after the two sides said the mission had significantly weakened Islamic State leadership in the country. Senior Islamic State figure Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was killed during the operation, according to the supplied report.The deployment began after joint strikes in December, including attacks on Christmas Day, and was followed by the arrival of about 200 US soldiers two months later. On Thursday,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 15:30 LONDON
Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Tehran as India sends delegation
India has sent an official delegation to Iran as funeral and mourning ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei begin in Tehran. Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain are attending on behalf of India, according to the supplied row. Iranian authorities have urged citizens, government officials and members of paramilitary groups to take part in large public gatherings to pay their respects.The funeral schedule is set to run over several days and across multiple locations. Khamenei's body is due to lie in state at Tehran's Grand Mosalla before a procession through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 15:01 LONDON
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Wall Street Opens Higher as Dow Leads, Chips Slide and Metals Surge in a Risk Rotation
Executive summary: US equities opened firmer, with the Dow Jones leading the major averages while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also held gains. The session is being shaped by a sharp selloff in AI and chip shares, a strong bid in precious metals, and a notable jump in Ether and Bitcoin. Energy stocks lagged as WTI crude eased, while banks, defence and gold miners-style risk hedges drew support. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
Iran to host dozens of foreign leaders for Khamenei's funeral, with Western nations absent
Iran is preparing to host dozens of foreign leaders for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to the supplied report, in a ceremony that is expected to draw a wide range of international delegations while Western nations stay away. The event is taking place in Iran and is being framed as a major diplomatic gathering as well as a state occasion. The absence of Western governments is notable because it underlines the political divisions surrounding Iran's leadership and its relations with much of Europe and North America.The report says the funeral will bring together representatives from multiple countries,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 14:30 LONDON
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India clears Rs 52,000 crore defence procurement proposals for Armed Forces
India's Defence Acquisition Council has cleared a wide range of procurement proposals worth about Rs 52,000 crore for the Armed Forces. The approvals cover systems for air defence, anti-drone warfare, naval surveillance and unmanned operations, according to an official statement cited in the supplied material. The meeting took place on Friday, after a gap of three months, and marks an early but important step in the country's capital acquisition process.Among the systems approved are the anti-unmanned aerial vehicle electronic warfare system known as Akash Tarang, the Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile system, and the Very Short Range Air Defence System. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 14:00 LONDON
Satellite images reveal damage to Iranian military and nuclear sites after strikes
Newly released satellite imagery has revealed damage at a range of Iranian military and nuclear sites after US-Israeli strikes. The images, analysed after access was restored to previously restricted high-resolution material, show damage at locations in Esfahan and Bushehr. They provide the clearest public view so far of the scale of destruction at some of the sites hit since restrictions began on 9 March.The imagery became available after more than a quarter of a million satellite images were released again, following a request from the US government that had led to restrictions. The restored archive covers nearly 800 locations in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 13:00 LONDON
Indonesian forces recover body of US pilot killed in Papua Highlands
Indonesian military forces have recovered the body of a US pilot who was shot and killed by Papuan separatists in the Papua Highlands. The recovery operation took place on Friday and involved 10 personnel, according to the Indonesian Armed Forces. The body of Nicholas F Goselin is due to be taken to the US embassy in Jakarta.The West Papua National Liberation Army said on Thursday that it killed Mr Goselin because the aircraft had violated an ultimatum banning flights into areas the group considers operational zones. In a statement, the group also said the United States was paying for what... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 12:32 LONDON
Chile's President receives UAE trade minister in Santiago, discusses investment ties
SANTIAGO, Chile, 3rd July, 2026 (WAM) -- President of the Republic of Chile José Antonio Kast received Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, and an accompanying delegation at the Presidential Palace in Santiago, in the presence of Mohammed Al Neyadi, UAE Ambassador to Chile.At the start of the meeting, Al Zeyoudi conveyed to President Kast the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 12:30 LONDON
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Russia fuel shortages deepen as Ukraine's refinery strike campaign bites for a second day
Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russian oil refineries and fuel depots are continuing to pressure fuel supplies across Russia, with reporting on 3 July saying the disruption has become nationwide. The latest account says the attacks are part of an almost daily campaign that has led to shortages in many regions and visible strain at petrol stations. It also says the Kremlin's top military leadership has not publicly commented on the strikes.The report describes the effect on ordinary motorists in Moscow, where one taxi driver said the petrol he had been buying was overpriced and of poor quality. It also says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 12:30 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Ukraine hit again as Israel expands West Bank settlements and Europe swelters
Russian attacks killed at least four people in Ukraine in fresh strikes on the Sumy region and the central city of Kryvyi Rih, coming after what officials described as the deadliest attacks on Kyiv this year. 🔗In the Middle East, Israel's Security Cabinet approved a plan for 13 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move likely to deepen tensions over territory already at the centre of long running disputes. 🔗Iran is preparing for a seven day state funeral and public mourning period for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with the first ceremony due in Tehran and foreign delegations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Jul 2026 12:04 LONDON
Venezuela defends earthquake response as death toll tops 2,500
Venezuela's interim leader is defending the government's response to a major earthquake after the reported death toll rose above 2,500. The disaster has become both a humanitarian emergency and a political test for the authorities in Caracas. The latest figures point to a severe and continuing crisis, with the scale of loss placing pressure on the state's rescue and recovery efforts.The only confirmed details in the supplied material are that the death toll has topped 2,500 and that the interim leader has publicly defended the response. The incident is dated 3 July 2026 and is being described as an earthquake... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 12:03 LONDON
Russian attacks kill four in Ukraine after deadliest Kyiv strikes this year
Russian attacks on Ukraine have killed at least four people in fresh strikes that hit the Sumy region and the central city of Kryvyi Rih, officials said on Friday. The attacks came a day after a large Russian barrage on Kyiv that authorities say killed at least 30 people, making it the deadliest assault on the capital this year. Ukrainian officials said the latest strikes also injured at least 10 people and caused further damage to homes and civilian buildings.In the Sumy region, a Russian drone struck a residential apartment building, killing two women, an elderly man and a toddler,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 11:29 LONDON
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Tibetan protester dies after self-immolation outside UN headquarters in New York
Police said the man was found with severe burns after an emergency call at about 6:30pm local time on Thursday outside the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan. He was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to the New York Police Department. The incident took place near the UN complex in New York and involved a 52-year-old man holding a Tibetan flag.A spokesperson for the UN secretary-general said the organisation was saddened by what it described as a tragic and horrific incident and offered condolences to the man's family. Police said the investigation was ongoing and did not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 09:59 LONDON
Australia raises concerns with Beijing over China's maritime activity near Taiwan
Australia has raised concerns directly with Chinese officials over Beijing's recent maritime activity near Taiwan, after Chinese state media described a new enforcement operation off the island's east coast. The reports say Chinese coast guard ships were sent into waters off Taiwan last month as part of what Beijing called a special maritime traffic law-enforcement operation. Taiwan says those waters are not Chinese territory and that Beijing has no right to claim jurisdiction there.According to the supplied report, Chinese state media said the operation took place in June and involved the inspection of 198 passing vessels. It also said three... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 09:33 LONDON
European markets open higher as metals surge, DAX leads gains and Brent eases
Executive summary: European equities opened firmly higher, led by a strong DAX advance and broad gains across the FTSE 100, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50. The standout move was in precious metals, with silver, gold, platinum and palladium all rallying sharply, while Brent crude slipped and global autos lagged. FX also showed a softer dollar tone, with sterling, the euro and yen all moving higher against the US currency. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tel Aviv protest marks 1,000 days since 7 October attack
Families of hostages and their supporters gathered in Tel Aviv on Friday to mark 1,000 days since the Hamas attack of 7 October 2023. The demonstration took place at Hostages Square, where protesters marched with Israeli flags and placards before joining a rally. The event combined calls for accountability with renewed demands for the release of the remaining hostages.Footage from the rally showed demonstrators calling for a state commission of inquiry into the events that led to the attack. Signs at the protest referred to a "1,000 State Commission of Inquiry", underlining the demand for an independent investigation. Some participants... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 08:02 LONDON
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Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Metals Surge, Korea Sells Off and Yen Firms
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended mixed, with the Nikkei 225 and Nikkei ETF edging higher while the Hang Seng advanced and the Kospi fell sharply. The standout move was in precious metals, where gold, silver, platinum and palladium all rallied strongly, while WTI crude slipped and the yen strengthened against the dollar. The session also showed pressure in global autos and Korean equities, suggesting investors were rotating toward defensive and inflation-sensitive assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
Iran begins public mourning and funeral processions for former Supreme Leader in Tehran
Iran has begun several days of public mourning and funeral processions for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with the main ceremonies centred on Tehran. His body is due to lie in state at the Grand Mosalla for three days before burial in his hometown of Mashhad next Thursday. Officials have said the funeral could draw up to 20 million mourners, and authorities have already ordered office closures and traffic restrictions in the capital.The official funeral ceremony is scheduled for Saturday in Tehran, while the airspace over the city will be partially closed from Friday and fully closed on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 07:29 LONDON
Tehran fortified for Ali Khamenei funeral as crowds expected over three days
Tehran has been turned into a fortress ahead of the funeral ceremonies for former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, with the first public events due to begin on Saturday. The capital is preparing for what authorities expect to be one of the largest state mourning gatherings in recent years, with crowds forecast over three days. The ceremony follows Khamenei's death in attacks attributed in the supplied material to Israel and the United States.According to the supplied rows, officials expect between 15 million and 20 million people to take part in the mourning period in Tehran alone. The gates of the religious... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 07:01 LONDON
Trump says Iran talks have reached a major breakthrough amid ongoing nuclear diplomacy
US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are moving forward and claimed Tehran has accepted nearly all of Washington's core demands. In remarks to CNBC, he said: "I think they've agreed to just about everything we need." He also described the process as "the de-nuking of Iran," framing the negotiations as a push to curb Iran's nuclear programme rather than a conventional conflict. The comments amount to the clearest public sign yet from Trump that the talks may be advancing, although no independent confirmation of a breakthrough was provided in the supplied material.The remarks were made on Thursday, 3... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 03:33 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Lower as Korea Rout, Softer Oil and Stronger Metals Set a Risk-Off Tone Across Asia-Pacific
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened under pressure, with the Nikkei 225 down -1.14% and the Hang Seng off -1.53% as investors digested a sharp selloff in South Korea, where the Kospi plunged -9.07%. The move came alongside a weaker WTI crude price, firmer gold and silver, and a softer USD/JPY, pointing to a defensive tone at the Tokyo open. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Jul 2026 01:15 LONDON
Indian Navy frigate foils piracy attempt on merchant vessel in Gulf of Aden
An Indian Navy frigate has intervened in a piracy attempt against the merchant vessel MV Golden Arsenal in the Gulf of Aden, according to a statement from the navy. The bulk carrier, which is registered under the flag of St Vincent and the Grenadines, was travelling from Aden, Yemen, when it reported the attempted attack. The vessel was located about 300 nautical miles east-northeast of Djibouti.The navy said INS Trikand, a stealth frigate deployed in the area, was directed to intercept the ship after the alert was raised. A boarding team later carried out a detailed inspection of the vessel... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 01:00 LONDON
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WHO says cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak is over after final contact tests negative
The World Health Organization has declared a cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak over after the last identified contact completed quarantine and tested negative for the virus. The announcement closes an incident that began after an exposure linked to the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius and drew follow-up across multiple continents. WHO said no further cases have been reported since 25 May.According to WHO, the outbreak infected 13 people and killed three. The final exposed contact finished quarantine, returned home and tested negative, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Thursday. He added that more than 650 contacts were identified and followed up by health... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
Pakistan warns India over Indus Water Treaty dispute after New Delhi suspends participation
Pakistan has warned India over the Indus Water Treaty after New Delhi suspended its participation in the agreement. Islamabad said India cannot unilaterally suspend the treaty and described Pakistan's share of the Indus River as a red line. The warning adds a new layer of tension to an already strained relationship between the two neighbours.The treaty, brokered in 1960, sets out how the Indus river system's resources are shared between India and Pakistan. According to the supplied report, it has survived decades of conflict, but has recently come under pressure. The immediate trigger for India's move was an attack that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 22:29 LONDON
Andy Burnham vows to fully fund UK defence plan amid £4.7bn gap
Andy Burnham has said he would take responsibility for funding the United Kingdom's defence investment plan if he becomes prime minister, as questions continue over a £4.7bn shortfall. Speaking on LBC's Tonight with Andrew Marr, Burnham said the country must take the plan "very seriously" and that he would "take my responsibilities fully" to fund it. He added that he was not involved in all of the discussions around the package, but said the UK needs to "build the resilience" as the nature of the threat changes.His comments come after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a £15bn increase in defence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 21:59 LONDON
US renews pressure on International Criminal Court over jurisdiction claims
The United States has renewed its pressure on the International Criminal Court, saying it will reject any attempt by the court to assert authority over US citizens. The warning was set out in a public letter from acting attorney general Todd Blanche to ICC president Tomoko Akane. It comes as the Trump administration continues a hard line against the court and its work.The letter, dated June 29 and released publicly on Thursday, said any effort by the ICC to claim jurisdiction over US citizens would be a "direct affront" to US sovereignty. Blanche wrote that the court has acted in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 21:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes higher as megacap tech surges, chips lag and gold extends its breakout
Executive summary: U.S. stocks finished higher in a broad advance led by the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq, but the session was not a clean risk-on move. Apple and Microsoft posted outsized gains, while the SOXX chip ETF and XLK tech sector slipped, showing a split between megacap winners and the broader semiconductor complex. Gold, silver, palladium and bitcoin all climbed, while WTI crude and energy shares fell, pointing to a market that favored defensive and alternative assets alongside select growth names. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
Fragile ceasefire leaves Strait of Hormuz shipping disrupted as dozens of boats wait offshore
Reporting from the Strait of Hormuz shows shipping remains disrupted despite a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Dozens of boats are still anchored in the waterway, waiting for permission to move. The scene highlights how quickly the situation around one of the world's busiest oil routes can still shift.The latest report says an agreement reached last month to end the war between the United States and Iran is under renewed strain after attacks by both sides. Just beyond the strait, in the port of Bandar Abbas, ordinary Iranians are trying to continue daily life while the wider... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 19:59 LONDON
Iran renews Hormuz threats as Doha talks end with cautious progress
Iran has renewed threats linked to the Strait of Hormuz after indirect talks in Doha ended with what the supplied material describes as cautious progress. The discussions were part of a mediator-led diplomatic track involving Qatar and Pakistan, and they focused on the ceasefire framework, shipping through the strait and the handling of frozen Iranian assets. The latest remarks suggest the maritime dispute remains unresolved even as negotiators continue to search for a way to keep the wider process alive.Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Iran would establish a communication channel with the United States to report breaches of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
Vessel linked to sanctioned Iranian oil network remains stuck in Strait of Hormuz as tracking dispute continues
Maritime trackers say the vessel identified as Arista remains stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, after Iranian state media reported that a foreign-flagged cargo ship had run aground in the strategic waterway. The latest reporting says the ship deviated from a designated route and ignored instructions, while Iranian outlets blamed a route they described as US-suggested. Tracking data cited by maritime monitoring services points to a different account, saying the vessel has been in the same position since March.The ship is described in the tracking data as a container vessel linked to a wider sanctions-related shipping network. The data also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 16:59 LONDON
European markets close higher as DAX leads, gold and silver surge, Brent slips
Executive summary: European equities finished firmly higher, led by Germany’s DAX and a broad advance across the Euro Stoxx 50, FTSE 100 and CAC 40. The move came alongside a sharp rally in precious metals, a weaker Brent crude price, and a firmer pound and euro against the dollar. The session points to a market that is still rewarding rate-sensitive and defensive assets while rotating away from energy and some cyclical exposure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
UK PM Starmer apologises in parliament for state role in forced adoptions
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a formal apology in parliament for the state's role in decades of forced adoptions involving unmarried mothers and their babies. He described the policy as a stain on the country's history and said the government was deeply and profoundly sorry to everyone affected. The apology comes after years of pressure from campaigners and a parliamentary committee that had already called for an official response.According to the material presented in parliament, the system operated between 1949 and 1976 and involved the government, Christian churches and other institutions. An estimated 185,000 children were forcibly adopted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 16:35 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Rotation Broadens Beyond Tech, Gold and Crypto Extend the Risk-On Bid
Executive summary: US equities opened firmly higher, with the Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500 and Dow Jones all advancing, while investors rotated into financials, defense, precious metals and crypto. The move came alongside a sharp pullback in WTI crude and a notable slide in chip stocks, suggesting a market that is still rewarding select risk assets while punishing parts of the AI trade. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
Rebel TMC MLAs tell Election Commission they hold two-thirds majority in party split dispute
A delegation of rebel Trinamool Congress legislators met India's Election Commission in Delhi on Thursday and claimed they represent the party's real majority. The group, led by West Bengal Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, said it has support from more than two-thirds of the party's elected representatives. The meeting took place at Nirvachan Sadan on Ashoka Road and came amid an intensifying internal dispute over the party's leadership and organisational control.The delegation included nine rebel MLAs and former state minister Snehasis Chakraborty, making it a 10-member group. According to Banerjee, the Election Commission had scheduled a hearing with the faction... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 11:32 LONDON
US and Iran resume Doha talks after military exchanges and Hormuz dispute
US and Iranian officials have resumed indirect technical talks in Doha, but there was no clear sign of a breakthrough after the latest round of discussions. The meeting came after days of tit-for-tat military attacks and a dispute over shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar said the next meeting will take place after funeral processions for Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.Qatar said its emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, met US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Doha and reaffirmed the country's mediation efforts, alongside Pakistan, to help end the war in the Middle... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 11:02 LONDON
Russia accused of 18-month drone surveillance campaign over European nuclear sites
Researchers have accused Russia of running an 18-month drone surveillance campaign targeting nuclear and military sites across several European countries. The analysis, published on 2 July, says 144 incidents were examined and that the pattern stretched across the United Kingdom, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. The report says the activity involved repeated drone sightings over sensitive locations, including airbases and nuclear-related facilities.The International Institute of Strategic Studies said the incidents began in late 2024 and showed Russian intelligence operating with what it described as substantial impunity. According to the analysis, drones were repeatedly seen over airbases and airports, but none... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 10:03 LONDON
South Africa arrests more than 900 after antimigrant protests turn violent
South African police have arrested more than 900 people during nationwide antimigrant protests that were mostly peaceful but turned violent in some places. The demonstrations were held across the country on Tuesday and were organised by a coalition of more than 20 civil society groups, including the March and March movement. They were linked to an unofficial deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country, and police said the marches were monitored in several provinces.Deputy National Police Commissioner Tebello Mosikili said on Wednesday that 120 marches were held nationwide, with 108 remaining peaceful and 12 requiring police intervention. She said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 08:30 LONDON
European markets open mixed as metals rally, Brent slips and the euro firms
Executive summary: European assets opened with a split tone, as the Euro Stoxx 50, DAX and several metals advanced while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 slipped. Silver led the move higher with a sharp gain, Brent crude fell more than 3%, and the euro and sterling both firmed against the dollar. The pattern points to a market that is still balancing growth concerns, commodity repricing and a softer dollar backdrop at the start of the session. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Kospi Slides, Gold and Silver Extend Rally, Oil Drops
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp split in risk appetite, led by a steep selloff in South Korea’s Kospi and a softer tone in Hong Kong, while Japan and Australia finished modestly lower. Safe-haven metals extended gains, WTI crude fell sharply, and the yen weakened against the dollar. The move set points to a market still balancing growth concerns, commodity swings, and currency pressure. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Jul 2026 07:45 LONDON
Russia's petrol crisis worsens as citizens feel the impact of the war in Ukraine
Russia is facing a worsening petrol crisis that is increasingly being felt by ordinary citizens, according to the supplied report. The situation is described as a fresh development in the country's domestic fuel market, with the effects now reaching consumers more directly. The incident is taking place in Russia and is linked in the report to Moscow's war in Ukraine.The available material confirms that the report was published on 2 July 2026 at 06:00 UTC. It does not provide a detailed breakdown of affected regions, fuel grades, or official figures, but it clearly frames the problem as a deterioration rather... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 07:10 LONDON
Australia shores up fertiliser supply with $160 million loan for Phosphate Hill
Australia has announced a $160 million joint government loan to support the Phosphate Hill fertiliser operation in north-west Queensland. The funding is intended to keep the plant and the Mount Isa acid plant operating as the facility changes ownership. Officials say the move is aimed at protecting domestic fertiliser supply at a time of higher input costs.The loan is being provided by the federal and Queensland governments to Brisbane-based Ryowa, a subsidiary of the Mayfair Corporations group. Ryowa has bought the phosphate operations from Dyno Nobel for a reported final price of $150 million this week. Federal Industry and Innovation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 05:33 LONDON
Trump promotes America 250 patriotic anthem in Truth Social post
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 2 July 2026 at 01:57 BST: "Breitbart's @jonkahnmusic wrote the #1 song, "Fighter, " and now he and Michael Farren have an incredible new song for America 250. Everyone should listen to "The United Saints of America, " and be proud of our Great Nation! TRUMPhttps://www.breitbart.com/america250/2026/07/01/united-saints-of-america-trump-inspired-fighter-singer-jon-kahn-nashville-hit-maker-michael-farren-release-patriotic-anthem-ahead-of-americas-250/" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 2 July 2026 at 01:57 BST: He is amplifying a patriotic music release tied to America 250, urging supporters to listen and framing the song as part of a national celebration. The signal is political and symbolic... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 05:00 LONDON
Flooding in Queensland damages endangered turtle nesting sites and disrupts breeding season
An environmental group in Queensland says flooding earlier this year has damaged nesting sites for endangered riverine turtles and is disrupting this year's breeding season. The group says the changes are affecting the Burnett River in Bundaberg, where the white-throated snapping turtle, known as milbi in Taribelang Bunda language, lays its eggs. It says steep banks, loose sand and lower water levels are making it harder for turtles to nest.WYLD Projects Indigenous Corporation, which has monitored and relocated turtle nests for the past decade, says the flood altered the riverbanks after the Burnett River peaked at Bundaberg at 7.4 metres... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 02:33 LONDON
US Supreme Court expands coordinated political spending by parties
The US Supreme Court has expanded the ability of political parties to spend money in coordination with candidates, in a 6-3 ruling that overturns a more than 50-year-old federal election law. The decision was issued in the case Federal Election Commission v National Republican Senatorial Committee and is expected to give parties greater flexibility in federal campaigns. It also marks another major shift in the court's approach to election finance rules.The court sided with the National Republican Senatorial Committee, with the six conservative justices in the majority and the three liberal justices dissenting. The ruling removes limits that had applied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 22:32 LONDON
Israeli drone strike kills three Palestinians near Gaza hospital and fuel station
An Israeli drone strike in northern Gaza has killed at least three Palestinians near al-Hilu station in Gaza City, according to the Palestinian Wafa news agency. The strike took place on Wednesday close to a site that houses a private specialist hospital and a fuel station. The incident comes despite the ceasefire that has been in place since October.Wafa said the strike hit near al-Hilu station, citing local sources. The report did not identify the dead, and there was no immediate independent confirmation of the casualty count. In a separate statement earlier on Wednesday, the Israeli military said it had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 21:00 LONDON
US Navy Sea Hawk makes emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea, one crew member missing
A US Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday, leaving one crew member missing and three others injured. The incident took place at 3:30 a.m.ET, according to US Naval Forces Central Command. The command said there was no indication the emergency was caused by hostile action. The naval command said three of the helicopter's four crew members were recovered and were in stable condition aboard the USS George H.W.Bush. Search operations for the missing aircrew member were continuing in the region. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 20:30 LONDON
Southern Lebanese villages remain uninhabitable after renewed Israeli invasion
Residents from southern Lebanon are describing the lasting destruction left behind in villages such as Naqoura after repeated rounds of war and military operations. The reporting says whole areas have been left uninhabitable, with homes, schools and infrastructure destroyed or stripped away. For people who fled, the damage is not only physical but also tied to the loss of familiar places and community identity.In Naqoura, an elderly resident recalled standing outside his house in February 2025 and seeing a cracked foundation, uprooted fruit trees, detonated homes, a graffiti-marked school and power lines pulled from the ground. He had expected to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 19:01 LONDON
Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech goes on trial over Daphne Caruana Galizia murder
A Maltese businessman has gone on trial in Valletta over the 2017 car bomb assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Yorgen Fenech, 44, is accused of complicity in her murder and has denied all charges. The case began on Wednesday in Malta's capital, with a jury sworn in for the high-profile proceedings.Fenech faces charges of complicity in voluntary homicide and criminal association with the intention of committing murder. It was not immediately clear whether he made any statement in court when the trial opened. Caruana Galizia's family members, including three sons, were present in the building to witness the start... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 18:30 LONDON
US-led Gaza post-war planning advances with secretive Cyprus meetings
Representatives linked to a US-led Board of Peace are meeting in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, to draw up plans for Gaza's next administrative phase. The discussions are taking place alongside separate talks in Cairo involving a Hamas delegation, underscoring the parallel diplomatic tracks now shaping the enclave's future. The meetings are focused on a roadmap for post-war governance and a pilot reconstruction project in an area described as free of Hamas control near Rafah.The Board of Peace is said to include prominent international figures such as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and former UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 18:00 LONDON
India names General Dhiraj Seth as Army Chief, unveils VIJAY modernisation roadmap
General Dhiraj Seth has taken charge as India's 31st Chief of Army Staff and set out a modernisation agenda for the Indian Army. In his first remarks after assuming office on Wednesday, he said the force must respond to an evolving security environment with renewed energy and firm resolve. He also said the Army should become technology-enabled, future-ready and capable of operating across multiple domains.Gen Seth framed his priorities through the acronym VIJAY, which he said stands for Vigilance, Innovation, Transformation, Jointness, Atmanirbharta and Yodha First. He said vigilance was needed along borders and against emerging threats, while innovation should... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
At least six dead after fire in Antwerp apartment block
At least six people have died after a fire broke out in a 10-storey apartment block in Antwerp, Belgian police said. Several others were injured in the blaze, which sent black smoke billowing from the building and prompted a large evacuation. Footage from the scene showed one man climbing from a balcony before being helped into a neighbouring window.Police said the fire began just before 10:00 local time on Wednesday, or 08:00 GMT, and was caused by a technical problem on the ground floor. More than 200 people live in the block, and the fire department evacuated 80 flats as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 17:09 LONDON
Zelensky thanks Ireland for support as Dublin opens EU presidency
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Ireland for its support as he spoke at the opening ceremony of the country's EU presidency in Dublin Castle. He said Ireland had stood by Ukraine and its people from the "very beginning" of Russia's invasion. The address came as Ireland formally began a six-month presidency of the Council of the EU.Mr Zelensky congratulated Ireland on taking up the role and said it carried a particular responsibility at a time of war in Europe. He said the European Union had an opportunity and a duty to be a force for stability, productivity and respect... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 15:36 LONDON
Pakistan says it intercepted four drones from Afghanistan amid cross-border strikes
Pakistan said its forces intercepted four drones launched from Afghanistan into Balochistan, hours after Afghanistan's defence ministry said it had struck what it described as ISIL centres in Pakistan. The latest exchange was reported in Pakistan's Balochistan province and in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, adding to an already volatile border confrontation. Both sides have given sharply different accounts of the incident, and neither claim has been independently verified.Pakistan's military said the drones were detected immediately after crossing the border and were brought down using what it called sophisticated countermeasures. The Inter-Services Public Relations said the launch reflected the Afghan Taliban's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 15:33 LONDON
Ukraine says it struck Russia's Ufa oil refinery again and hit missile-components plant in Penza
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces struck Russia's Ufa oil refinery for a second time in a week and also hit a plant producing missile components in the Penza region. He said the refinery is one of Russia's largest producers of lubricants and is located more than 1,000 kilometres from Ukraine. The Penza facility, he added, lies about 500 kilometres from Ukraine and is linked to Russia's military-industrial complex.Zelenskyy described the attacks as a response to Russia's war against Ukraine and said peace was needed. Russian officials did not confirm either strike, and the claims could not be independently verified.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 15:31 LONDON
US heatwave puts nearly 120 million under extreme heat warnings ahead of July 4 holiday
A severe and prolonged heatwave is affecting much of the United States this week, with nearly 120 million people under extreme heat warnings as the country heads into the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The National Weather Service says the dangerous spell is stretching from the Midwest to the East Coast and is expected to bring sweltering daytime temperatures, high humidity and very warm nights. Officials have warned that the combination of heat and duration makes the event particularly dangerous.The weather service said temperatures are expected to range between 32C and 40C in many areas, with some locations potentially reaching... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 14:00 LONDON
Report says Trump added at least $2.2 billion to his wealth after returning to the White House
A report published on Tuesday says United States President Donald Trump added at least $2.2 billion to his personal wealth in 2025, the year he returned to the White House. The figure was examined by The New York Times and points to a sharp rise from the $622 million in gains reported for 2024. The report says much of the increase came from crypto-related ventures and family business deals.According to the report, one of the largest transactions involved an investment firm linked to the United Arab Emirates buying nearly half of the Trump family's main crypto company, World Liberty Financial.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 13:00 LONDON
Xi Jinping vows stronger military and renewed anti-corruption drive in Beijing speech
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a stronger and more modern military while renewing his pledge to fight corruption inside the ruling Communist Party. He made the remarks in Beijing at the Great Hall of the People during a speech marking the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party. The address placed military readiness, party discipline and political control over the armed forces at the centre of his message.Xi told party and military leaders that China must uphold the party's absolute leadership over the armed forces. He said the country must advance the modernisation of national defence and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 10:33 LONDON
Lebanon-Israel declaration draws criticism amid warnings of future conflict
A newly signed Lebanon-Israel declaration has triggered sharp criticism in Lebanon, with Hezbollah and its allies among those condemning the document. The agreement, described in the supplied material as a declaration of intent, follows months of war, pressure and diplomatic choreography. It has also prompted protests in the streets and criticism in the media, according to the source material.The text is presented as a framework in which Lebanon and Israel express an ambition to end conflict, but without resolving the core issues that have long divided them. The supplied material says the document is unrealistic, politically explosive and constitutionally suspect.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 10:06 LONDON
Spain reports more than 1,000 heat-related deaths after June heatwave
Spain has reported more than 1,000 deaths linked to the recent June heatwave, according to official figures released on Wednesday. The Carlos III Health Institute said at least 1,028 people died from heat-related causes during the period. The figures come as the country recorded its hottest first six months on record.The national weather agency said the first half of 2026 was 1.6C above normal on average. It also said June 2026 was the second-hottest June in the historical series, with temperatures 3.2C above the norm. Officials said the number of heat-related deaths in June was more than double the 407... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 10:03 LONDON
Netanyahu says Israel's pursuit of 'total victory' against Iran 'never ends'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel's pursuit of "total victory" against Iran and its proxies "never ends," in remarks that underline the continuing tension between Israel and the Iranian-led regional network. In an interview on Channel 14, he said Israel had weakened its adversaries considerably but still had "more work to do." He also said Israel could strike Iran again "if necessary." Netanyahu was asked whether his pledge of "total victory" in the Gaza war was still in force, and he answered that it was. He said Israel is "stronger than it has ever been" and argued that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 10:00 LONDON
Myanmar civil war death toll passes 100,000, conflict monitor says
More than 100,000 people have been killed in Myanmar since the military coup in February 2021 triggered a civil war, according to a conflict monitor. The estimate marks a grim milestone in a conflict that has spread across the country over the past five years. Analysts say the war is now the deadliest active conflict in Asia.Armed Conflict Location & Event Data, known as ACLED, said there have been 100,114 conflict-related fatalities since the coup. The figure was cited by a senior analyst at the group, which compiles data from media reports of violence. There is no official nationwide death... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 08:02 LONDON
Kim Jong Un message to Xi underscores North Korea-China ties
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent a congratulatory message to Chinese President Xi Jinping marking the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party. In the message, Kim said the recent summit in Pyongyang was a historic occasion that deepened comradely friendship and trust between the two leaders. He also said North Korea would continue to develop ties with China, describing the relationship as one of long-standing importance.According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency, Kim said it was the steadfast position of his party and government to steadily develop friendly relations with China, with socialism as their core.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 03:00 LONDON
US and Europe clash over Bosnia's next high representative as Sarajevo talks end without deal
Diplomats in Sarajevo have failed to agree on a successor to Bosnia and Herzegovina's high representative, extending a transatlantic dispute over one of the country's most powerful international posts. The meeting brought together representatives from the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the European Union and other members of the Peace Implementation Council steering board. It ended without a compromise, leaving the appointment unresolved and the current office-holder's future in immediate focus.The only concrete outcome reported from Tuesday's talks was agreement that Christian Schmidt, the German politician currently serving as high representative, should end his tenure immediately. Under... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 22:59 LONDON
Nigeria school attack leaves at least 37 students missing in Borno State
At least 37 students are missing after gunmen attacked a secondary school in the northeastern Nigerian town of Lassa, according to local officials. The raid took place on Monday while students were sitting exams, in an area of Borno State that has endured years of violence from armed groups. At least three people were killed in the attack, including a soldier and a teacher.Officials said the assailants were linked to Islamic State West Africa Province, which has operated in Nigeria's northeast for years. The military initially said authorities had rescued 10 students and that only one remained missing, but later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 22:30 LONDON
Deadly wildfire near Thessaloniki spreads for a second day as death toll rises
Two people have now been found dead in the wildfire area near Thessaloniki in northern Greece, as firefighters continued to battle an out-of-control blaze on Tuesday evening. The fire broke out near Liti, about 15km north-west of the city, and spread quickly into nearby forested land. Residents in Liti were urged to leave their homes as the flames moved towards the village of Melissochori.The body of a man was discovered in a charred area near Liti, while a second body, which has not yet been identified, was later found in a house in a forested area nearby. A woman rescued... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 22:02 LONDON
Cuba says talks with the United States over sanctions have stalled
Cuba's foreign minister says negotiations with the United States have made no progress, as tensions continue over sanctions and the long-running trade embargo. Bruno Rodriguez said the talks had reached a standstill and accused US officials of using threats and coercive measures. He made the comments at a news conference on Tuesday in Havana.Rodriguez said the discussions between the two governments were showing no progress and that there had been no breakthroughs on ending sanctions against the island. He said US delegations had generally been respectful, but added that their conduct had been accompanied by what he described as constant... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 21:36 LONDON
Iran's regional proxy network reassessed after US-Iran war pause
A new analysis says a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran has halted more than three months of direct warfare and forced a reassessment of Tehran's regional proxy network. The agreement is described as having lifted a US naval blockade and created a $300bn reconstruction fund for Iran. It comes after a prolonged conflict that has reshaped calculations across the Middle East.The analysis, published by the Al Jazeera Centre for Studies, says the deal marks a strategic setback for Washington's original war aims and amounts to an abandonment of regime-change objectives. It also argues that the framework... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 21:33 LONDON
Monaco parcel bomb manhunt continues after businessman and two others injured
Police in Monaco are continuing a manhunt after a parcel bomb exploded in a residential building near the French border, injuring a Ukrainian-born businessman and two other people. The blast happened at about 9pm local time on Monday and has been treated as an attempted murder investigation. Officials say the case is not being handled as terrorism at this stage.Prosecutor Stephane Thibault said the injured man had been stabilised by Tuesday, while the woman's condition remained life-threatening. A teenager was also hurt, with officials saying the young person was very likely related to the couple. Dozens of officers, along with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 20:59 LONDON
US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship
The US Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, upholding a broad reading of the constitutional guarantee for children born in the United States. In a 6-3 ruling on Tuesday, the court backed a lower court order that had blocked the executive action. The decision is a major setback for one of Mr Trump's central immigration pledges.The executive order sought to direct US agencies not to recognise the citizenship of children born in the country if neither parent is an American citizen or a legal permanent resident. Challengers argued that the measure conflicted with the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 16:30 LONDON
Ukraine says it struck Russia's Dubna satellite communications site for a second time
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv had struck Russia's Dubna Satellite Communications Centre in the Moscow region for a second time. He described the target as part of Ukraine's long-range campaign against Russian military communications and reconnaissance. The claim points to another cross-border strike deep inside Russian territory, more than 500 kilometres from Ukraine's border.Zelenskyy said the site was a "special satellite communications facility" used for reconnaissance and for coordinating Russia's occupation contingent in Ukraine. In a post on social media, he said Ukraine's "long-range sanctions" had again reached the Dubna space communications centre. The supplied material says the facility... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 13:31 LONDON
US Supreme Court hands Trump mixed rulings in major legal day, including FTC firing power
The US Supreme Court has issued a set of consequential rulings involving President Donald Trump, delivering three decisions against him and one in his favour. The most significant ruling expanded presidential authority to remove a commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission without giving a reason, in a 6-3 decision. The court also dealt with disputes involving mail-in ballots, the E Jean Carroll case and the firing of Lisa Cook.In the FTC case, the justices backed Trump's dismissal of Democratic commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, overturning a 1935 precedent that had helped shield some leaders of independent regulatory agencies from at-will removal. Trump... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 12:00 LONDON
EU presses China over rising imports and trade imbalance in Brussels
European Union trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic has held talks in Brussels with Chinese commerce minister Wang Wentao as the bloc steps up pressure over rising Chinese exports and a widening trade imbalance. The meeting took place on Monday and came as EU leaders signalled a tougher stance to protect domestic industry. Sefcovic said the current pattern was not sustainable and that the status quo was not an option.After the talks, Sefcovic said China's exports to the EU keep rising while the EU's market share in China keeps shrinking. He framed the issue as one of balance and competitiveness, rather than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 10:29 LONDON
Arunachal Pradesh and Assam floods worsen as roads and bridges are washed away
Heavy monsoon rain has worsened flooding and landslides across parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, cutting off roads, damaging bridges and forcing fresh rescues. The latest reports say at least 12 districts in Arunachal Pradesh have been battered by downpours, while nearly 45,000 people across five districts in Assam have been affected. Authorities have also deployed an Indian Air Force helicopter after four people were stranded on an island in the Sisiri River in Lower Dibang Valley.Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken with the chief ministers of both states and assured central assistance as the situation develops. The India... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 06:05 LONDON
India-bound ships increasingly go dark in the Strait of Hormuz amid attack fears
Maritime data shows a growing share of vessels sailing from the Persian Gulf to India are switching off their tracking systems as they pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The pattern has emerged in one of the world's busiest and most sensitive shipping lanes, where commercial traffic moves through waters close to Iran and Oman. The practice, known as "going dark," means ships stop broadcasting their identity, location and destination through Automatic Identification System transponders.According to data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler, nearly 62% of tankers and cargo vessels on this route switched off their transponders while crossing the strait.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 06:00 LONDON
Paraguay stun Germany on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
Paraguay produced one of the biggest shocks of the World Cup by eliminating Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time. The South American side advanced to the round of 16 after a tense shootout that ended the four-time champions' campaign. The result was sealed on Monday and immediately stood out as a major upset in the group stage.Goalkeeper Orlando Gill was central to the outcome, saving the efforts of Kai Havertz and Nick Woltemade before Jonathan Tah sent his attempt over the bar. That opened the door for Jose Canale to score the decisive penalty and complete... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 05:33 LONDON
US and Iranian delegations head to Qatar for technical talks amid nuclear deadline
Iran has said it will send a delegation to Qatar for technical meetings on Tuesday, while stressing that no direct negotiations with the other side are planned. Washington has separately said that envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Qatar this week for high-level meetings. The talks come as mediators try to keep diplomacy moving on a permanent agreement that would include Iran's disputed nuclear programme.According to the confirmed details, the discussions are expected to involve lower-level diplomats before any possible return to the table by top negotiators. The White House press secretary said the US envoys were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 05:30 LONDON
Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru presidential runoff after weeks of ballot review
Peru's electoral authorities have finalised the count from the 7 June presidential runoff, putting Keiko Fujimori narrowly ahead of Roberto Sanchez. The result follows weeks of reviewing contested ballots and leaves only the formal proclamation by the National Electoral Jury still pending. Fujimori, the conservative candidate, is now set to become Peru's next president after a race decided by fewer than 50,000 votes.The final tally showed Fujimori ahead by a margin of less than 50,000 votes out of more than 18 million ballots cast. The National Electoral Jury is scheduled to officially announce the winner on 3 July. After being... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 01:32 LONDON
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
Arunachal Pradesh to probe alleged Chinese encroachment near Taksing
Arunachal Pradesh has said it will set up a committee to examine allegations that Chinese military activity has encroached on Indian territory near Taksing in Upper Subansiri district. The claim was raised by a local community organisation based in the border area, which said the activity was taking place inside what it described as ancestral land. State home minister Mama Natung said the allegations remain unverified and that the government is waiting for an official district report.The Nah Welfare Society, based in Taksing, wrote to the district deputy commissioner alleging the establishment of Chinese camps inside Indian territory along the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 21:30 LONDON
Queensland police charge 11 over 3D-printed gun blueprints as crackdown continues
Queensland police have charged 11 people with possessing or distributing blueprint material for the manufacture of firearms, after the state tightened its laws in response to the Bondi terror attack. The charges cover the period from March, when the legislation came into effect, through to June this year. Police say the cases form part of a wider crackdown on privately made firearms and the digital files used to produce them.Among the cases cited by investigators are two men accused of possessing 34 3D-printed Glock-style firearms, 800 rounds of ammunition, handgun magazines and a hard drive containing blueprints for printing 3D... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 21:06 LONDON
Deadly heatwave grips Italy and the Balkans as wildfire fears grow
A record-breaking heatwave is continuing to affect Italy and the Balkans, with authorities issuing red heat warnings, firefighters tackling wildfires and forecasters warning that the extreme temperatures are likely to persist for several more days. The hot spell has also been linked to excess deaths across Europe and is disrupting daily life in several countries. In Italy, 22 cities were placed under red heat warnings on Monday, stretching from Bolzano in the north to Palermo in Sicily.The immediate impact has been felt across a wide area, with Croatia's weather service issuing red alerts for several regions, including Zagreb, Split and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 21:00 LONDON
Syria condemns Israeli incursion and shelling in southern Daraa province as residents flee overnight
The Syrian government has condemned a new Israeli incursion and shelling in the south of the country after troops advanced into the village of Abdin in Daraa province, near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The incident prompted residents to flee overnight, according to local accounts cited in the supplied material. It is the latest reported episode in a series of cross-border tensions along Syria's southern frontier.The Syrian foreign ministry said on Monday that Israeli forces had carried out incursions into Syrian territory in both Quneitra and Daraa provinces and had targeted the area with artillery fire. Damascus described the actions as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 19:01 LONDON
China boosts investment in Middle Corridor trade route to Europe
China is stepping up investment in the Middle Corridor, a multimodal trade route linking China with Europe through Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey. The route is being promoted as an alternative to shipping lanes that pass through Russia and conflict-hit parts of West Asia. It combines rail, road and maritime transport and is drawing attention as companies look for faster and less exposed supply chains.The reported investment includes support for ports and logistics infrastructure along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, also known as the Middle Corridor. According to the supplied material, Chinese state-owned companies have invested hundreds... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 18:30 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
Why the Arab League Could Not Stop Israel's Gaza War, According to a New Analysis
A new analysis published on 29 June argues that Arab governments and the Arab League have been unable to stop Israel's war in Gaza because of deep political and strategic constraints. The piece says the conflict has now entered its third year and has spread beyond Gaza into the occupied West Bank, East Jerusalem, Syria and Lebanon. It argues that Arab states have largely responded with statements of concern, symbolic aid and calls for United Nations meetings rather than decisive action.The analysis says the Arab League, which presents itself as a body representing shared Arab interests, has become a symbol... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 16:30 LONDON
HRW says all sides in Mali committed grave abuses during April violence
Human Rights Watch has accused jihadists, the Malian army and its Russian allies of committing grave abuses against civilians during and after April attacks in Mali. The report says civilians were killed and civilian vehicles were burned in attacks attributed to JNIM fighters, while counterinsurgency operations against Fulani communities also caused heavy civilian losses. It adds that the violence took place as fighting flared again across the country.The report says abusive operations by the Malian army and its allies led to the killings of 38 civilians, including 23 children. It also says Mali's military carried out two apparent drone strikes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 15:33 LONDON
Ukraine gives Belarus one week to shut down Russia-linked drone relay stations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly demanded that Belarus shut down four relay stations installed by Russia and used to support drone attacks on Ukraine. He said the sites should be removed within about a week, warning that Kyiv could strike them itself if Belarus does not comply. The remarks mark a sharp escalation in pressure on Belarus, which borders Ukraine along a frontier stretching more than 1,000 kilometres.According to the reported details, the stations were originally cellular communication towers that now help Russian drone operators relay signals and exchange information between unmanned aircraft. Zelenskyy said on 19 June that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
Record European heatwave drives wildfires and excess deaths as fire risk spreads
Dozens of firefighters, supported by four aircraft, are battling a wildfire burning pine forests on the tourist island of Vis in Croatia, as the record-breaking heatwave continues to drive fire risk across southwestern Europe and the Balkans. The island lies about 55 kilometres southwest of Split, and Croatian weather officials have issued a red alert for areas including Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik. The fire is one of several weather-related emergencies unfolding as temperatures remain dangerously high across the region.In Serbia, the State Hydrometeorological Service warned that temperatures would reach 39C on Monday, while Albania said it had contained a wildfire... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 11:31 LONDON
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
China imposes export controls on dozens of Japanese entities amid worsening feud with Tokyo
China has imposed new export controls on dozens of Japanese organisations, tightening restrictions on the transfer of dual-use items that can have military applications. The move adds to a months-long deterioration in relations between Beijing and Tokyo and comes as both sides continue to trade accusations over security and regional policy. The measures were announced by China's Ministry of Commerce on Monday.Under the decision, 20 organisations were placed on a blacklist that bars them from receiving dual-use items. Another 20 organisations were added to a watch list, meaning exporters must submit a risk assessment and a written assurance that shipments... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 11:02 LONDON
India to send Bihar governor and minister of state to Khamenei funeral in Iran
India will be represented at the funeral ceremonies for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by Bihar governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margerita. They are expected to attend the proceedings in Iran next month, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of External Affairs. The move follows a formal invitation sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian through the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi.According to the supplied report, the invitation was delivered last Tuesday and the funeral ceremonies are scheduled to begin in Tehran on July 4 before burial in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 10:32 LONDON
India's Ram Temple faces embezzlement allegations amid police probes and political fallout
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya is facing allegations that donations worth potentially millions of dollars were embezzled by people involved in its management. The claims have triggered police investigations and arrests, according to the supplied report, and have added a new layer of controversy around one of India's most politically sensitive religious sites. The scandal is unfolding in Uttar Pradesh, months before crucial state elections.The allegations first surfaced this month after Mahipal Singh, described as a former supervisor of the trust's accounting team, publicly raised concerns about irregularities. The temple is managed by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 09:00 LONDON
Kira and Igor Korolev face new conspiracy to commit espionage charge in Brisbane
Kira and Igor Korolev have appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court after prosecutors replaced their earlier espionage charge with a new allegation of conspiracy to commit espionage. The married couple, who are Russian-born Australian citizens, appeared by video link on Monday as the case returned to court. The matter has been adjourned until early August.Crown prosecutors asked the court to dismiss the original charge and presented a new bench charge instead. The alleged offence is said to have taken place between January 2023 and July 2024 in Brisbane and Russia. The couple were arrested in 2024 at their Brisbane home... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 07:33 LONDON
Venezuela earthquake death toll nears 1,500 as rescue window closes
Officials in Venezuela say the death toll from the earthquakes has risen to nearly 1,500, as the critical 72-hour rescue window is closing. Emergency teams are still searching through rubble, but the focus is shifting increasingly toward recovery rather than rescue. The latest figures indicate the disaster remains fluid and that the final toll may still change.The new report says the casualty count has climbed to 1,430 dead and 3,238 injured, with hospitals continuing to treat people for fractures and panic attacks. Families of missing people have been gathering outside a hospital in Caracas, hoping for news of relatives. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 07:30 LONDON
Three firefighters killed as Snyder Fire spreads along Colorado-Utah border
Three firefighters have been killed and two others injured after a fast-moving wildfire overran their position along the Colorado-Utah border. The incident took place in Mesa County, Colorado, during a burnover, a situation in which flames move rapidly and cut off escape routes. The fire cluster later merged into the Snyder Fire, which has been spreading across the region.The US Interior Department confirmed the deaths and said the crew members were part of an interagency response involving the US Wildland Fire Service and the US Forest Service. Their names have not been released, pending notification of their families. According to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 01:33 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
Israeli strikes kill Palestinians in Gaza as attacks on tents continue
Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip killed at least four Palestinians on Sunday, including a 13-year-old girl, in separate strikes in the north and south of the enclave. The incidents included a drone strike west of Beit Lahiya and a missile strike on a tent sheltering displaced people in Khan Younis. Medical staff also reported receiving the body of one unidentified man after the southern attack.Palestinian news agency Wafa said an Israeli drone struck the al-Salatin area, west of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza, killing at least two people and wounding at least one more. In southern Gaza, Israeli warplanes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 21:29 LONDON
DR Congo files ICJ case against Rwanda over eastern conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, escalating a long-running dispute over fighting in the country's eastern provinces. Kinshasa says Kigali has been directly involved in the conflict and has backed armed groups operating on Congolese territory. The move brings the dispute into the world's top court at a time when tensions between the two neighbours remain high.According to the supplied material, Congo accuses Rwanda of mobilising forces and supporting armed groups to carry out illegal operations inside its territory. The case was filed this week, and Congo is seeking... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 21:02 LONDON
Israel formally recognises the Armenian genocide amid strained ties with Turkey
Israel's government has unanimously recognised the mass killings of Armenians during World War I as genocide, in a move that adds a new diplomatic strain to already difficult relations with Turkey. The decision was approved on Sunday after being proposed by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar. It still requires ratification by parliament before it becomes fully formalised.Sa'ar thanked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for backing the proposal and said Israel had fulfilled a moral duty by recognising what he called the historical truth and rejecting attempts to deny it. According to a statement from his office, he told ministers that the Armenian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 15:05 LONDON
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
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura kills all 14 on board
A helicopter belonging to Saudi Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 people on board, according to state media. The crash was reported on Sunday, with the aircraft coming down in the eastern coastal city that is closely associated with the kingdom's energy sector. Officials said investigations were under way to determine the cause of the accident.State media cited an official source at the energy ministry in reporting the death toll. The Saudi Press Agency said the helicopter belonged to Saudi Aramco and that everyone aboard died in the crash. No further details were immediately released about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 13:32 LONDON
Karachi Rangers compound attack kills four as India rejects Pakistan blame claims
Pakistan says militants attacked a Sindh Rangers compound in Karachi on Saturday night, leaving four paramilitary personnel dead. The assault took place at the Bhittai Wing headquarters in the Gulistan-e-Jauhar area, a densely populated part of the city. It is being described as Karachi's first major terrorist strike since October 2024.According to reports from Islamabad, security forces killed six attackers and captured another alive after foiling the raid. The attack was said to have begun at around 8.30 pm. Pakistani officials also alleged an Indian link to the incident, but provided no evidence in the material supplied.India has firmly rejected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 13:30 LONDON
Uganda media outlets remain off air after army chief orders closures
Uganda's leading independent media group says its operations remain under military pressure after the army chief ordered the closure of two major outlets. Armed personnel were reported outside Nation Media Group offices in Kampala, while broadcasts from NTV Uganda and related stations were disrupted. The order was announced on Sunday by Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces.Kainerugaba said the Daily Monitor, the country's largest independent daily newspaper, and NTV Uganda, one of the biggest private broadcasters, would not reopen without his permission. In posts on X, he said he did not believe in a free press... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 12:59 LONDON
Spain removes Gibraltar from tax haven list after 35 years
Spain has officially removed Gibraltar from its list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions after 35 years. The decision was set out in a ministerial order published in the Official State Gazette on Saturday. It means Spain no longer classifies Gibraltar as a tax haven, alongside several other jurisdictions that remain on the list.The move follows a bilateral tax cooperation agreement signed between Spain and Gibraltar in 2019, which entered into force in March 2021. According to the Spanish Ministry of Finance, the implementation of that agreement has been deemed satisfactory. The ministry also said Gibraltar is part of the Global Forum... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 11:33 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
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits off Japan's Iwate coast, no tsunami warning issued
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan near Iwate Prefecture early on Sunday morning, shaking parts of the region and nearby prefectures. The quake hit at 7:25 am local time at a depth of about 40 km, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami warning was issued, and there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.The tremor was felt in Aomori Prefecture and other nearby areas, extending the impact beyond the immediate offshore epicentre. Officials said the earthquake occurred off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, which lies on Japan's Pacific side and is regularly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 04:32 LONDON
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
Madhya Pradesh prepares first coordinated crackdown on wildlife trafficking through railway network
Police in Madhya Pradesh are preparing a coordinated crackdown on wildlife trafficking through the state's railway network after six years of seizure data pointed to organised interstate smuggling routes. The planned response follows an analysis showing that protected animals were repeatedly moved on passenger trains across the state, rather than through cargo systems. Officials say the effort marks a shift from isolated interceptions to a structured enforcement strategy.Between 2020 and 2026, the State Tiger Strike Force and the Government Railway Police recovered 654 protected animals from passenger trains crossing Madhya Pradesh. The seizures included 647 turtles and seven vultures, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 00:32 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
Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France amid deepening rift with former colonial power
Burkina Faso's military government has announced that it is severing diplomatic relations with France, in a move that further widens the country's break with its former colonial ruler. The decision was announced on national television and said to take effect immediately on 26 June 2026. Officials said the step concerns diplomatic relations only and does not alter the historical, human, cultural and social ties between the two peoples.Communications Minister Gilbert Ouedraogo said the move followed a review of relations with Paris. He accused France of persistently acting against Burkina Faso's interests and said the conditions for relations based on mutual... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 19:59 LONDON
Explosion and gunfire reported near Rangers offices in Karachi
An explosion and gunfire were reported on Saturday near a gate leading to the offices of Pakistan's Rangers in Karachi. The incident was reported in the city's commercial centre, with local sources saying the blast happened close to a paramilitary facility. Reports also said clashes were underway at the scene as security forces moved in.Special units, including the Rapid Response Force and police commandos, were dispatched to the area, according to local media cited in the supplied material. Police and paramilitary personnel cordoned off the location after the blast. The road near the site is said to be close to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 18:00 LONDON
Assam police say ULFA-I mass-casualty attack foiled in Tinsukia district
Assam police say they have foiled what they described as a planned mass-casualty attack in Tinsukia district after arresting two armed cadres of the United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent). The arrests were made on Friday in Jagun, a town in the district, and were announced publicly on Saturday. Police said the men were carrying weapons and supplies when they were detained.The two suspects were identified by police as self-styled second lieutenants Humenjyoti Baruah, 27, and Papu Moran, 30, both from Tinsukia district. Tinsukia Senior Superintendent of Police Mayank Kumar said the operation was carried out with the assistance of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 16:33 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
Iran, Bahrain and Iraq report fresh security incidents amid Gulf escalation
A new set of security incidents has been reported across the Gulf region and northern Iraq as tensions between Iran and the United States continue to rise. A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was said to have been hit by an unidentified projectile, while Bahrain accused Iran of launching drone attacks on its territory. In northern Iraq, a drone exploded at a Kurdish opposition camp near Erbil, according to security sources.The UK Maritime Trade Operations centre said the tanker's bridge was damaged, but all crew members were safe and there was no immediate report of environmental damage. Bahrain's foreign... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 11:29 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
Is the Italian Prime Minister the Visionary Leader Europe Needs? An Analysis of Executive Decisiveness, National Security, and the Contrast in European Integration Policies
A Continent in Institutional Deadlock While the rest of Europe remains entangled in a web of bureaucratic deadlock and human rights litigation, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has quietly established herself as a leader operating far ahead of her continental peers. For years, European leaders have debated how to handle radicalism and unchecked migration, often waiting for institutional consensus that arrives too late. Meloni, conversely, has demonstrated a willingness to prioritize state security over political correctness, offering a blueprint for a continent facing asymmetric threats. The Contrast in European Legislative Approvals The contrast between Italy’s swift, executive decisiveness and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 25 Jun 2026 09:58 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
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
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 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
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
