NATO leaders gather in Ankara as defence-spending pressure and Ukraine support dominate summit
NATO leaders are due to meet in Ankara on Tuesday and Wednesday for a two-day summit focused on defence spending, alliance unity and continued support for Ukraine. The meeting is being held at the Beştepe Presidential Compound and is chaired by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. It comes as the alliance faces renewed pressure from the United States to push European members to take on more responsibility for their own defence.US President Donald Trump is expected to attend, and the summit is scheduled to close after he holds a press briefing. Leaders from all 32 NATO member states are due... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 15:29 LONDON
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Tehran funeral procession for slain Iranian supreme leader draws huge crowds
Huge crowds have filled the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the capital marked the latest stage of a week of public mourning. Footage from state television showed tens of thousands of mourners watching a flag-draped coffin move through a 10km route across the city, passing Enghelab Square and other central landmarks. The procession came after two days of lying in state at Tehran's Grand Mosalla mosque and followed three days of public mourning in the capital.The ceremony took place on Monday, with mourners gathering first in Imam Hossein Square... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 14:31 LONDON
Russian strike on Kyiv residential building as interceptor shortage deepens
The Ukrainian Air Force said a shortage of interceptor missiles meant none of the 23 ballistic missiles fired by Russia at Kyiv overnight were shot down. The attack left a large hole in a residential building in the capital, according to the material provided, and a survivor at the scene said she had been terrified. Ukrainian officials said at least 13 people were killed in Kyiv and six more in the wider Kyiv region.President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow would continue to hit residential buildings as long as defensive Patriot missiles remained in allies' stockpiles. The strike was described as the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 14:29 LONDON
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 6 as ceasefire violations continue
Israeli air attacks in Gaza have killed at least six Palestinians and wounded more than 20, according to medical sources, in the latest reported violations of the ceasefire that took effect months ago. The strikes hit Gaza City, Khan Younis and al-Mawasi, with additional drone fire also reported off the coast of Gaza City. The incidents add to a continuing pattern of attacks despite the truce declared under United States mediation.In Khan Younis, at least two people were killed in a drone attack on a vehicle along al-Rashid Street, while two others died in a strike on a tent sheltering... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 14:00 LONDON
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Hamas leaves Gaza government, opening the way for a management committee
Hamas has said it is stepping away from the government in Gaza, opening the way for a new management committee to take shape. The move marks a notable shift in the territory's political administration, according to the supplied report. It comes at a time when Gaza's governance remains a central issue in wider discussions about the enclave's future.The report says the development was announced on 6 July 2026. It does not provide further details on the composition of the proposed committee or the timing of any handover. No additional official figures or direct quotations were included in the supplied material.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 13:35 LONDON
Iran funeral procession for Ali Khamenei draws huge crowds in Tehran amid anti-US and anti-Israel chants
Thousands of people dressed in black gathered in Tehran on Monday as the funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei moved through the capital. The procession reached the Azadi, or Liberty, area, with crowds stretching for kilometres along the avenue of the same name, according to the supplied material. State television images showed a dense turnout as the coffin, draped in the Iranian flag, was carried on a decorated vehicle.The supplied material says mourners and officials used the event to call for revenge against the United States and Israel. People along the route carried placards and banners calling... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 12:59 LONDON
Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body as technocratic transition advances
Hamas has announced the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, in a move that clears the way for a technocratic committee to take over civilian administration. The decision marks a significant political shift for the group, which has run Gaza since seizing control from Fatah in 2007 after winning legislative elections the previous year. It comes as the ceasefire in Gaza, which took effect last October, continues to shape negotiations over the territory's future governance.A Hamas official said Mohammed al-Farra, head of the emergency committee, had submitted his resignation and that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 12:29 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Kyiv hit by deadly strikes as regional tensions rise across Asia and the Pacific
At least 14 people were killed in Kyiv after a large overnight Russian missile and drone attack hit apartment buildings in the capital, with Ukrainian officials warning the toll could rise as rescue work continued. The strikes came as the NATO summit neared, underlining the pressure on Ukraine’s air defences and civilian infrastructure. 🔗In the Middle East, Hamas said it had dissolved its governing body in Gaza, clearing the way for a technocratic committee to take over civilian administration. In Iran, a funeral procession for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei began in Tehran, with large crowds lining the route as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Jul 2026 12:15 LONDON
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India's NIA names Hafiz Saeed in supplementary chargesheet over Pahalgam attack
India's National Investigation Agency has named Pakistan-based militant Hafiz Saeed in a supplementary chargesheet in the Pahalgam terror attack case. The filing was made before the NIA Special Court in Jammu and adds to the agency's earlier case file on the April 22, 2025 attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The agency says Saeed is accused both personally and as the founder and chief of Lashkar-e-Toiba and its proxy, The Resistance Front.According to the NIA, the supplementary chargesheet invokes provisions under India's Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The agency also said it has added penal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 11:02 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Kyiv hit again as Gaza front shifts, Iran mourns, and Asia-Pacific faces typhoon and missile test
Kyiv was hit by a second night of Russian strikes in a week, with at least 10 people killed, according to the capital's top military administrator, as Ukraine warned of more attacks and fighting continued around Kostyantynivka in the east. 🔗 🔗Russia and Ukraine also traded conflicting claims over control of Kostiantynivka, with Moscow saying its forces had taken the city and Kyiv rejecting that account, while Ukraine said it hoped to sign major drone deals with at least seven Nato countries by the end of the year. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, the Gaza Yellow Line moved deeper into... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 06 Jul 2026 08:32 LONDON
Crimea residents describe 'catastrophic' situation as Ukrainian strikes intensify
A resident inside Russian-annexed Crimea has described the situation on the peninsula as "catastrophic" as Ukrainian drones continue to strike oil refineries, power plants and military targets. The latest reporting says the attacks have intensified significantly in recent weeks, adding to pressure on infrastructure in a territory that Russia seized and annexed in 2014. The strikes are being presented as part of a wider effort to disrupt supply lines to Russian troops attacking Ukraine from the south.The report does not give casualty figures or damage totals, but it does confirm that energy sites and military targets are among those being... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 07:35 LONDON
Iran funeral draws hundreds of thousands as calls for vengeance against Trump and Netanyahu intensify
Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran for the funeral of assassinated former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, where some openly called for the deaths of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The ceremony took place at Tehran's Grand Mosalla and was described in the supplied report as the largest and most militant phase of the mourning period so far. It also marked the first time in months that Iran's senior political and military leadership appeared together in public.The funeral had been delayed during the war with the United States and Israel, which began after Khamenei... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 07:03 LONDON
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Ukraine hopes to sign drone deals with seven Nato countries by year-end
Ukraine is seeking to sign major defence agreements with at least seven Nato countries by the end of the year, according to a senior official involved in the talks. The effort reflects a shift in Kyiv's role from a buyer of military equipment to a provider of expertise, particularly in counter-drone systems and related battlefield knowledge. The planned deals are being described as "drone deals", but officials say they go beyond drones themselves.Davyd Aloian, deputy secretary of Ukraine's security council, said the initiative covers the wider system needed to detect and defeat drones, including sensors, ground stations and radar systems.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 05:30 LONDON
Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on Rota as major damage is reported
Super Typhoon Bavi has made landfall on the US territorial island of Rota in the western Pacific, bringing powerful winds and torrential rain to the Northern Mariana Islands. Local officials said they had already received reports of major damage as the storm moved across the island. The weather service had warned that the system posed an imminent danger to life.Lou Rosario, a public information officer at the Rota Municipal Operations Center, said residents were experiencing heavy winds and flooding and that some people were already reporting major damage. He also said some cellphone services were down after a tower fell.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 04:59 LONDON
Tehran funeral draws millions as Iran tensions remain high
Millions of people gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a mass public event that has become a focal point for anger toward the United States and Israel. Mourners filled major streets in the capital, waving red flags associated with revenge and chanting anti-US and anti-Israel slogans. The ceremony comes after Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli air strike earlier this year, according to the supplied report.Donald Trump said both sides had agreed to hold fire during the funeral proceedings, adding a fragile diplomatic note to an event marked by public hostility. The funeral was described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 04:03 LONDON
Gaza Yellow Line shifts deeper into enclave as Israel expands control
The boundary marking Israeli-controlled territory in Gaza has moved further into the enclave, according to the latest confirmed reports from the area. The so-called Yellow Line now cuts deeper through the territory, with residents describing the markers as shifting without warning. The development comes as the Israeli military says it now controls 60% of Gaza, up from 53% agreed during last year's ceasefire negotiations.The Yellow Line is marked by bright concrete blocks that indicate the edge of Israeli-controlled territory and, by extension, where Palestinians are said to face a relatively lower risk of entering. Residents in northern Gaza said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 02:30 LONDON
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Zelensky warns of new Russian attacks as battle for Kostyantynivka continues
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said fighting was still continuing for the eastern town of Kostyantynivka, rejecting Russia's claim that its forces had captured the settlement. In his evening address on Sunday, he said the town remained contested and accused Moscow of making claims that did not match the situation on the ground. He also warned that Russia was preparing a new wave of large-scale attacks.Zelensky said intelligence indicated that Russian forces were preparing a "new massive strike" ahead of this week's NATO summit in Turkey. He said he expected to meet US President Donald Trump at the gathering, adding a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 21:30 LONDON
Russia and Ukraine clash over Kostiantynivka control claims and proposed local ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine have issued conflicting claims over the eastern city of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, with Moscow saying its forces have taken the city and Kyiv rejecting that assertion. Russia's Defence Ministry also said Ukraine refused a proposed six-hour local ceasefire in and around the city to allow the handover of fallen Ukrainian soldiers' bodies. The dispute adds to the wider fighting across the front line and highlights how battlefield claims and humanitarian arrangements remain tightly linked.According to the Russian ministry, the proposed pause in fighting was meant to begin on Monday and would have allowed the transfer... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 21:00 LONDON
US pressure campaign reported over Tehran funeral attendance as 13 countries scale back
A reported US diplomatic campaign has emerged around the funeral procession for Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. According to Iranian media cited in the supplied material, 13 countries withdrew or reduced their participation after Washington urged governments to stay away from the event. The funeral is taking place at the Imam Khomeini Grand Musalla in central Tehran, where large crowds have gathered for the public commemorations.The report says the effort began about a week before the funeral and involved Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US ambassadors around the world. It alleges that American diplomats warned... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 20:30 LONDON
Trump offers help to end Ukraine war in call with Putin as Zelenskiy speaks with him too
Donald Trump offered help to find a solution to the war in Ukraine during a nearly 90-minute call with Vladimir Putin on Saturday, according to a Kremlin aide. The conversation came as Trump prepared to attend next week's NATO summit in Turkey, and it was described by Russian officials as professional and constructive. Volodymyr Zelenskiy also said he spoke with Trump on the same day.Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said Russia wants a political and diplomatic resolution to the conflict, while accusing Kyiv and its European allies of seeking to prolong and escalate the war. He said Putin set... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 19:59 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Iran mourning deepens as regional tensions rise and Trump steps up diplomacy
Iran’s public mourning for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dominated the day, with huge crowds gathering in Tehran for the second day of ceremonies and authorities saying the six day programme will continue across the country. Senior officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Revolutionary Guards chief Ahmad Vahidi, attended, while reports said Khamenei’s son Mojtaba stayed away. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗The funeral events were also marked by sharp anti American rhetoric, after a eulogist at the Tehran ceremony called for the death of US President Donald Trump. The remarks came as tensions remained high around Iran’s leadership transition and its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Jul 2026 18:19 LONDON
Leaked photo of abused Palestinian detainee prompts inquiry and anguish in Gaza
A leaked photograph showing a Palestinian detainee blindfolded, stripped to his underwear and severely restrained has triggered anguish in Gaza and prompted an Israeli military inquiry. Two mothers in the enclave say they believe the man in the image is their missing son, deepening the uncertainty around his identity. The photo has also renewed scrutiny of how detainees are treated during the Gaza conflict.The image was originally posted on Instagram by an account that later appeared to have been deleted, and it included the words "good morning" written in Hebrew. In the screenshot, the detainee's hands are bound behind his... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
Iran funeral ceremonies continue as senior officials attend and Mojtaba Khamenei stays away
Senior Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Revolutionary Guards chief Ahmad Vahidi, attended the funeral service for former supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Sunday. Mojtaba Khamenei, whose absence had already drawn attention, did not appear at the ceremony. The service took place at the Grand Mosalla religious complex, where Khamenei's body is lying in state as part of a multi-day programme of mourning.Authorities say the funeral proceedings began on Friday and will continue across Iran and Iraq over the coming week. Iranian officials have said between 12 million and 20 million people are expected to take part,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 14:02 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Iran mourning deepens as typhoon evacuations begin and Trump holds Ukraine calls
Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran for the second day of public mourning for Ali Khamenei, after the Iranian leader was reported killed in bombing, with his three sons among those attending the funeral events. 🔗Iran also signalled new service fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, while saying China and other friendly countries would receive special treatment, a move that could add fresh pressure to a vital global shipping route. 🔗In the Pacific, emergency evacuations are under way in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches the US territories, with the storm forecast... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Jul 2026 12:17 LONDON
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Iran funeral for Ali Khamenei enters second day in Tehran as three sons attend
Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran on Sunday for the second day of public mourning for Ali Khamenei, after the Iranian leader was reported killed in bombings by the United States and Israel. The funeral took place at the Grand Mosalla Imam Khomeini, a large religious complex in the capital, where prayers were held beside coffins laid out in the courtyard. Images from the ceremony showed a large crowd of worshippers and senior officials taking part in the public rites.State television showed three of Khamenei's sons - Meysam, Masoud and Mostafa - praying beside their father's coffin, along with the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 08:59 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Trump warns Iran as Tehran mourns Khamenei and regional diplomacy intensifies
US President Donald Trump has issued fresh threats toward Iran as public mourning continues for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with Tehran staging mass funeral ceremonies and the authorities expecting huge crowds over several days. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗Trump also said he had spoken separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, while his latest posts on Truth Social included a vow not to let rain disrupt his July 4 speech marking the 250th anniversary of US independence. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun urged the United... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 05 Jul 2026 08:35 LONDON
Trump says he will not let rain delay July 4th 250th anniversary speech
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Storms bring luck to whatever the occasion. They also make events a little bit more exciting! We will wait it out, I don't care if it's 2:00 O'Clock in the morning, or in one hour from now. Looks like it is going to pass, they always do. I will be there no matter what, but the "what" usually turns out to be a good thing. It's Saturday night, LETS HAVE SOME FUN, even if we are out late tonight. They say 11:00 O'Clock for the speech.... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 02:30 LONDON
Irish foreign minister heads to Gulf for stability talks after Strait of Hormuz crisis
Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Helen McEntee, is travelling to the Gulf region for meetings in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The visit is expected to focus on the recent Strait of Hormuz crisis, regional stability and Ireland's links with the area. It comes as Gulf states continue to deal with the effects of wider conflict in the region.Before departing, McEntee said the trip is intended to underline Ireland's solidarity with people in the Gulf and to discuss ways to improve stability among neighbouring countries. She said Ireland's Gulf partners had been directly affected by the conflict... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 00:30 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Iran funeral turns into anti US rally as Ukraine, Europe and markets see fresh pressure
Iran’s week of funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei became a major show of force in Tehran, with huge crowds filling the capital and chanting anti US and anti Israel slogans as the state event turned into a mass political rally. Foreign delegations also arrived as the six day procession began, underlining the leadership’s effort to project unity and authority. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗In Ukraine, Russian glide bombs hit the centre of Sumy, killing at least four people, including a child, and injuring 27, while Kyiv said its forces struck a major oil terminal in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Jul 2026 22:48 LONDON
Erdogan warns Israel not to derail US-Iran deal amid regional peace push
Turkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that Israel must not be allowed to undermine a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. Speaking in Istanbul on Saturday alongside Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, he said regional peace efforts could not succeed without the backing of countries in the area. Erdogan said the agreement should not be allowed to be "dynamited" and argued that lasting solutions must draw strength from regional will and contributions.Erdogan said his government was closely following what he described as attempts by the Israeli administration to derail the deal. He also repeated his criticism... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 20:00 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Iran funeral turns into anti US rally as Ukraine, Europe and global tensions flare
Iran’s six day funeral programme for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei became a mass show of force in Tehran, with huge crowds filling the capital and chanting anti US and anti Israel slogans as the state ceremony turned into a political rally. Foreign delegations also arrived as the mourning events spread beyond Tehran to other cities including Qom and Mashhad. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗In Ukraine, Russian strikes killed at least four people, including a child, in the northern city of Sumy and injured 27 more, while Kyiv said its forces hit a major oil terminal in the St... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Jul 2026 18:16 LONDON
Ukraine strikes major oil terminal in St Petersburg and naval target in Kronstadt
Ukraine said its forces struck a major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg region and an important military target in nearby Kronstadt during a mass drone attack overnight. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the operation hit port oil infrastructure that helps finance Russia's war effort, while also targeting what he called an important military site in Kronstadt. St Petersburg Governor Aleksandr Beglov said the city was under a massive drone attack and confirmed that the oil terminal had been hit.Beglov said 72 Ukrainian drones were shot down over St Petersburg and the wider Leningrad region, and he reported no casualties. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 13:59 LONDON
Clashes in Erfurt as protesters try to block AfD conference
Riot police have clashed with protesters in Erfurt, central Germany, as thousands tried to block roads and stop delegates from reaching the Alternative for Germany's national conference. The demonstrations were aimed at disrupting the party's biennial gathering, which began on time despite the blockades. Police said the city saw large-scale mobilisation around the venue, with protesters attempting to prevent access by road and public transport.According to police, about 20,000 people took part in the demonstrations in the eastern city. Officers reported that just under 100 offences had been recorded so far, many of them linked to graffiti and other property... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 13:31 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Iran mourns Khamenei as regional tensions rise and Europe sees protests and policy moves
Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran as Iran began six days of funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with crowds filling the Grand Mosque courtyard and surrounding streets for the first day of commemorations. 🔗The scale of the turnout was also reported as large crowds continued to swell in the capital, underlining the political and symbolic weight of the rites as the country marks the death of one of its most powerful figures. 🔗In the Middle East, the Saudi led coalition said it would respond with unprecedented determination and force after Houthi threats against Saudi airports and other targets,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Jul 2026 12:18 LONDON
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Saudi-led coalition pledges 'unprecedented' force after Houthi threats and Iranian flight lands in Sanaa
The Saudi-led coalition has said it will respond with "unprecedented determination and force" after the Houthi movement threatened Saudi airports and other targets following the arrival of an Iranian civilian flight in Sanaa. The latest exchange marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric between the coalition and the Iran-aligned group, which controls Yemen's capital. It also centres on claims that Houthi air defences were used to stop Saudi warplanes from blocking the landing.Coalition spokesperson Major-General Turki al-Maliki said the group's threats were an attempt to divert attention from its actions in Yemen and to deflect from domestic political and social problems.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 10:59 LONDON
Monaco parcel bombing suspect identified as Interpol issues Red Notice and German police search flat
Interpol has issued a Red Notice for Anastasiia Berezovska, the woman Monaco authorities say is the chief suspect in a parcel bombing that injured a Ukrainian businessman and members of his family. The notice was issued on Friday as investigators widened a cross-border manhunt that already involves Monaco, Germany, France and Italy. German police have also searched a rented apartment in the Frankfurt area as part of the inquiry.Monaco prosecutors said the explosive device was detonated remotely and that the suspect may not have acted alone. Deputy prosecutor Morgan Raymond said the evidence points to a sophisticated attack, with investigators... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 09:00 LONDON
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 six-day funeral programme for Ali Khamenei as a display of power
Iranian authorities are beginning a six-day public funeral programme for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, presenting the ceremonies as a show of national unity and strength. The public events are due to start on Saturday in Tehran, where officials say they expect what they describe as the largest gathering in the city's history. The funeral was delayed by the conflict in the Middle East and announced only after a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran took effect.According to officials cited in the supplied material, the programme is intended to reinforce cohesion across political, social and religious groups. Tehran's acting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 04:30 LONDON
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Thousands in Tirana demand Albanian prime minister's resignation as Flamingo Revolution widens
Thousands of people have gathered in Tirana under the banner of the so-called Flamingo Revolution, turning an environmental protest into a broader challenge to Albania's government. The demonstrations began over a luxury resort project near Narta Lagoon, a protected area close to the coastal city of Vlora, but have now expanded into calls for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign. Protesters have also been chanting about schools, jobs and living standards, reflecting a widening list of grievances.The immediate trigger was opposition to a planned development backed by international investors, including Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 03:00 LONDON
Israeli settlers intensify attacks in the West Bank, targeting water and power supplies
Israeli settlers have carried out a series of attacks across the occupied West Bank, damaging electricity infrastructure, vandalising agricultural property and seizing a water spring used by Palestinian communities. The incidents reported on Friday affected areas near Bethlehem, Tulkarem and Jerusalem, according to the supplied material. The attacks add to a recent rise in settler violence that has increasingly focused on essential civilian resources.In al-Maniya, southeast of Bethlehem, settlers damaged the main electricity line supplying the village, cutting power to the community, Palestinian security sources were cited as saying. The incident was described as the second such attack in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 20:29 LONDON
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
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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
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
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
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
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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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
Australian Federal Police considers war crimes brief involving Australian citizen in Gaza
The Australian Federal Police is considering a brief of evidence alleging war crimes and crimes against humanity by an Australian citizen who fought with the Israeli Defence Force in Gaza. The complaint was delivered in May and concerns conduct said to have taken place in 2023 and 2024. Police have not said when they will decide whether to open a formal investigation.The brief was submitted by the Australian Centre for International Justice and is said to set out three alleged offences. According to the material provided, two of those relate to war crimes involving the destruction and appropriation of property... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 06:32 LONDON
Iran warns ships against using unapproved routes in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's military command has warned ships in the Strait of Hormuz that using unapproved routes could trigger an immediate and forceful response. The warning was issued on Thursday by the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, according to a statement carried by a semi-official news agency. It adds fresh tension around one of the world's most important shipping lanes, where a large share of global oil and liquefied natural gas trade passes.The military said any vessel that fails to comply with designated routes or ignores navigation protocols in the strait would endanger its own safety. It did not say what prompted the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 04:32 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
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
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
Gulf states move to diversify security alliances after US-Iran war
Gulf Cooperation Council states are accelerating efforts to broaden their security partnerships after the United States-Israel war on Iran, according to analysts cited in the supplied material. The shift comes as the region continues to absorb the effects of the conflict and as Tehran and Washington hold talks toward a lasting agreement. The countries involved are also said to be seeking greater regional autonomy while maintaining their existing ties with Washington.The immediate trigger described in the source is the war that began on 28 February, during which Iranian attacks targeted military bases hosting US troops and some civilian sites in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 19:30 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
Gaza war reaches 1,000 days as destruction deepens and Israeli control expands
The Gaza war has reached 1,000 days, with enclave authorities saying more than 90% of the territory has been destroyed and Israeli forces now control 80% of the besieged strip. The latest figures were released as the conflict entered another symbolic milestone and the ceasefire framework continued to weaken. The report says the scale of destruction has left Gaza in ruins and that the situation on the ground has moved further away from the gradual withdrawal envisaged in the truce plan.According to the Gaza Government Media Office, at least 73,066 Palestinians have been killed since the war began on October... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 14:59 LONDON
Fire breaks out in central Kyiv during air raid alert after explosion
A fire broke out in central Kyiv on Wednesday after an explosion during an air raid alert, according to an AFP reporter at the scene. Smoke and flames were seen rising shortly after the detonation, and emergency crews moved in quickly. Firefighters and ambulances were reported rushing to the area as the alert remained in effect.The incident was observed in the Ukrainian capital on 1 July, with no immediate official casualty toll included in the supplied material. The reporter said the explosion was heard in central Kyiv before the fire became visible. The response from fire crews and ambulances suggests... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 23:00 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-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
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
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
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
Ukraine says returned war dead contained hidden explosives, delaying identification work
Investigators in Ukraine say some bodies returned from the war have contained hidden explosives, forcing extra safety checks before identification work can begin. The issue is affecting the work of teams responsible for identifying the dead and returning them to families for burial. Officials say the problem has caused major delays in a process already under strain from the scale of the losses.Taras Tarasenko, deputy head of the investigative department at the Kirovohrad Region Police Department, said mandatory checks were now being carried out before any identification work. He said investigators first look for items that could pose a danger... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 09:34 LONDON
UN warns millions at risk as UNRWA faces $100m funding gap
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on countries to help close a $100m funding gap facing the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. He warned that the shortfall, combined with sweeping restrictions on the agency's work, is putting millions of Palestinians at risk across the occupied Palestinian territory and the wider region. The appeal was made at a donor conference on Tuesday.Guterres said UNRWA's situation had become increasingly precarious because of the funding gap and restrictions imposed by Israel on its operations throughout the occupied Palestinian territory. He said the safety and welfare of millions of Palestine refugees was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 04:30 LONDON
Modi tells Iran president freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz is vital, invites him to BRICS summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian about recent developments in West Asia, stressing the importance of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The call also included a formal invitation for Pezeshkian to attend the upcoming BRICS Leaders' Summit in India. The conversation comes amid heightened attention to regional stability and the security of a waterway that is central to India's energy imports.According to the Iranian readout of the call, Modi expressed hope for lasting peace in the region and said India valued continued efforts toward de-escalation. The readout said he conveyed condolences... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 01:03 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
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
Israel advances land-control moves in Gaza and the West Bank
Israeli forces and officials have advanced a series of land-control and construction measures in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, according to the supplied report. The developments include work at Hebron's Ibrahimi Mosque, new steps tied to settlement planning in northern Gaza, and the westward movement of control markers inside Gaza. Together, the actions point to a further tightening of physical and administrative control in areas at the centre of the conflict.At the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, heavy machinery entered the site and steel beams were installed over the open courtyard. The mosque's director said the work amounted to a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 18:30 LONDON
Tamil Nadu ammonia leak at seafood plant kills 16, prompting safety probe
An ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing unit in Tiruvallur district in Tamil Nadu has killed 16 people, most of them women migrant workers. The leak occurred at St. Peter & Paul Sea Food Export Private Limited in Kannigaipair village near Periyapalayam.The incident has triggered an official inquiry and renewed scrutiny of factory safety enforcement in the state. The Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of the case and ordered a probe. It has asked the Tiruvallur District Collector to submit a detailed report within four weeks.The commission has also sought findings on whether... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 15:02 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
Trump pressures US petrol retailers to cut gasoline prices immediately
US President Donald Trump has demanded that petrol retailers in the United States cut prices immediately, warning of "big problems" if they do not comply. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, he said retailers should target around $2.50 a gallon and accused them of illegal gouging. He also singled out California, urging the state to lower its fuel taxes.Trump said gasoline retailers must get prices down "immediately" and told them to "drop your price for our great American people." He wrote that there would be "no gauging," which he described as totally illegal, and said retailers... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 06:03 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
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
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
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
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
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
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
The Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
