US and Iran halt strikes as technical talks continue in Qatar
The United States and Iran have agreed to stand down on strikes for now, while vessels are allowed to move freely and technical talks continue on their memorandum of understanding. A US official said the discussions are set to resume in Qatar on Tuesday, marking a fresh attempt to stabilise a confrontation that has repeatedly threatened shipping and military sites in the Gulf. The reported pause comes after an exchange of fire over the weekend that both sides said breached the interim peace deal signed earlier this month.According to the supplied material, the talks will cover arrangements around the Strait... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 02:59 LONDON
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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
Tokyo Opens Lower as Asia-Pacific Sells Off, Led by Korea, Hong Kong and Commodities
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific markets opened under heavy pressure in Tokyo, with the Nikkei 225, ASX 200 and Nikkei ETF all lower, while Korea’s Kospi and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng posted much steeper declines. The move came alongside weaker crude, softer precious metals and a firmer dollar against the yen, pointing to a broad risk-off tone across regional assets. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 29 Jun 2026 01:15 LONDON
Pakistan says it killed 29 militants in ground and air operation along Afghan border
Pakistani security forces have carried out a combined ground and air operation against militant hideouts along the border with Afghanistan, killing 29 fighters, according to officials. The action was announced on Sunday by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and was described as a response to recent militant attacks inside Pakistan. It comes amid a continuing cycle of cross-border violence between the two neighbours.Officials said the strikes targeted positions used by Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP, which Islamabad blames for much of the militant violence in the country in recent years. The operation followed an attack on Saturday in Karachi, where gunmen and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 00:29 LONDON
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UK to scrap destroyer replacement in favour of hybrid drone-capable warships
The UK Ministry of Defence plans to abandon work on a new destroyer replacement and instead build at least six hybrid warships designed to deploy drones. The vessels are intended to operate across the air, surface and undersea domains, marking a significant shift in naval procurement. The change is set to form part of the country's long-delayed defence investment plan.The ministry said the new ships would be better suited to the pace and nature of modern warfare than a small number of large, expensive vessels. Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis said the equipment would be designed and built for the increasing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 23:32 LONDON
Putin acknowledges fuel shortages after Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure
Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that the country is facing a fuel shortage after repeated Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure during the war. In remarks published by the Kremlin on Sunday, he said the attacks were creating problems, although he described the shortage as not critical. The comments came as authorities in Russia-annexed Crimea declared an emergency over fuel shortages and power cuts linked to attacks on logistics chains and oil facilities.Putin said there was "a certain shortage" of fuel and that the main task was to strengthen air defences and secure supplies, particularly to Crimea. He also told members... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 23:30 LONDON
Trump touts FIFA audience as proof of U.S. soft power and global event pull
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 28 June 2026 at 21:03 BST: "The FIFA Numbers are far greater than any World Cup in History. This is a Great Tribute to the United States of America. TRUMP" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 28 June 2026 at 21:03 BST: The FIFA Numbers are far greater than any World Cup in History. This is a Great Tribute to the United States of America. TRUMP The post signals that Trump is framing FIFA attendance or viewership figures as a political win for the United States, using the tournament... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 22:30 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
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Australia and Vanuatu set to sign watered-down Nakamal Agreement in Canberra
Australia and Vanuatu are expected to sign the Nakamal Agreement in Canberra later today, bringing an end to months of negotiations over a strategic pact that was delayed by sovereignty concerns. The agreement is being signed by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat. It comes almost 10 months after Mr Napat pulled out of a planned signing ceremony in Port Vila.The revised pact has been watered down from an earlier version that was initially approved in a ceremony at Mount Yasur in Vanuatu last year. According to the supplied material, the most significant change is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 21:05 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
Iran, US trade fresh strikes as Hormuz tensions rise amid stalled talks
The confrontation between the United States and Iran intensified further on Sunday after the IRGC said Washington's strikes over the previous two days had violated the terms of a memorandum of understanding and would lead to a "total halt of all processes." The statement, carried by Iranian state media, also warned that vessels breaching the rules would face a "crushing response." The latest developments come after a weekend of air activity over the Strait of Hormuz and renewed concern over the safety of shipping in one of the world's most sensitive waterways. According to the supplied material, the immediate trigger... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 20:59 LONDON
Eleven killed as skydiving plane crashes in Tomblaine, eastern France
Local officials in eastern France said a skydiving aircraft crashed in Tomblaine on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board. The victims included five instructors, five students and the pilot, according to the prefect of Meurthe-et-Moselle. The crash happened near the Nancy-Essey aerodrome, close to residential streets and roads on the edge of Nancy.Authorities said the cause was not immediately clear and that a technical investigation had been opened. A French deputy public prosecutor said investigators were treating the case as a technical matter at this stage. Local officials also said the aircraft, a Pilatus registered in Germany, had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 19:59 LONDON
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Lebanon-Israel framework agreement sparks protests in Beirut as dispute over withdrawal deepens
Protests broke out in Beirut after Lebanon and Israel signed a United States-brokered framework agreement on Friday, with demonstrators criticising the deal for not requiring an Israeli withdrawal from occupied areas. The immediate street reaction underscored how contested the arrangement remains in Lebanon, where many see the question of territory and sovereignty as central to any lasting settlement. The protests also reflected anger among people affected by months of fighting and displacement in the south and in Beirut's southern suburbs.The supplied material says the agreement followed months of direct negotiations and was signed after a period of intense conflict between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 19:31 LONDON
Ukraine says drone strikes hit two Russian oil refineries as fire breaks out in Krasnodar region
Ukraine said its long-range drone strikes hit two oil refineries in Russia overnight, while Russian regional officials reported a fire at a major refinery in the southern Krasnodar region and at least one death there. The reported blaze broke out at the Slavyansk-na-Kubani refinery after debris from downed drones fell on the site, according to local authorities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the strikes were part of what he called "long-range sanctions" against Russian energy infrastructure.Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said debris from intercepted drones sparked the fire at the refinery in Slavyansk-na-Kubani, a town east of occupied Crimea. Local authorities said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 19:29 LONDON
Day News Recap: US Iran strikes deepen crisis as Europe heatwave and global shocks mount
The biggest escalation came in the Gulf, where the United States and Iran exchanged fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz after a ship was hit near the waterway, raising fears for shipping and the fragile ceasefire. US Central Command said it struck 10 Iranian military targets, while President Donald Trump warned Washington could act again if Tehran breaches the truce. 🔗 🔗 🔗Trump also said the United States had struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites again and repeated that Iran must never get nuclear weapons, signalling that the confrontation could widen further. The UN maritime agency said it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Jun 2026 18:03 LONDON
Israel resumes strikes in southern Lebanon as days-old ceasefire framework comes under strain
Israel has resumed air strikes in southern Lebanon only days after a US-brokered agreement was signed in Washington, deepening doubts over whether the new framework can hold. Lebanese state media reported a series of attacks in the south on Sunday, while drones were also reported over the northeastern city of Baalbek and warplanes carried out what residents described as a mock raid over nearby highlands. The latest strikes came two days after the deal was signed and followed a period in which both sides were already accusing each other of violating the spirit of the arrangement.Lebanon's health ministry said one... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 18:01 LONDON
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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
Dubai Customs launches new K9 fleet to boost anti-drug inspections
DUBAI, 28th June May, 2026 (WAM) -- Dubai Customs has launched a new fleet of vehicles for its K9 Unit to coincide with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and in support of the UAE's national anti-drug campaign, launched this year by the National Anti-Narcotics Council under the slogan "Uniting to Eradicate the Scourge".The new fleet forms part of Dubai Customs' strategy to modernise its customs inspection system and strengthen the operational readiness of its specialised units, including the K9 Unit, which plays a critical role in protecting society and the national economy from attempts to smuggle... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 15:00 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
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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
Iraq security forces arrest officials in Baghdad anticorruption crackdown
Elite Iraqi security personnel have carried out a dawn arrest operation in Baghdad, detaining several politicians, lawmakers and officials on corruption charges. The operation took place in the fortified Green Zone and in nearby neighbourhoods, according to a security source cited by state-run media. It is the latest sign of a widening anticorruption drive in the capital.The arrests were linked to statements provided by deputy oil minister Adnan al-Jumaili after his earlier arrest last month on corruption charges. Authorities had also seized about $86 million in cash this month, which was said to be part of the same case. A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 12:00 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
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EU adopts EUR 5 million aid measure for Togolese navy
The Council today adopted an assistance measure worth EUR 5 million under the European Peace Facility to provide the Togolese navy with military equipment to meet its operational requirements. This decision comes in addition to a first assistance measure, worth EUR 10 million, adopted on 18 July 2025, to support the Togolese Armed Forces in their efforts to protect the territorial integrity of Togo, including against the spread of violent extremism in the north of the country. Today's adoption brings the EU's overall support to Togo to EUR 15 million under the European Peace Facility. The two assistance measures aim... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 09:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US and Iran strikes deepen Gulf tensions as Europe swelters and Lebanon deal frays
The United States has widened its campaign against Iranian targets, saying it struck 10 military sites and then hit missile and drone storage locations again, as a fragile ceasefire around the Strait of Hormuz came under renewed strain. President Donald Trump warned Iran must never get nuclear weapons and said the US could act again if Tehran breaches the ceasefire. 🔗 🔗 🔗Gulf states moved to protect shipping and civilians as the crisis spread. Bahrain and Kuwait raised alerts, while the UN maritime agency said it had evacuated about 2,500 stranded seafarers from the Persian Gulf before suspending its rescue... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Jun 2026 08:18 LONDON
Trump warns Iran must never get nuclear weapons after U.S. strikes on Iranian sites
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Based on a very quick and boring briefing concerning the Magot Hagerman book about me, it is mostly made up, Fake News, largely fiction, as have been most of the things she has written about me for so many years. She is a third rate writer and intellect, who has made a first rate income because of your favorite President, ME. She was wrong about me on the Elections, although she knew I was going to win, BIG! She was wrong about me on the Russia,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 05:30 LONDON
Trump warns US may act if Iran breaches ceasefire amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
President Donald Trump has warned that the United States military could act again if Iran fails to comply with the ceasefire, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain high. The warning comes amid reports of tanker attacks over two days that have further strained the fragile truce. The strategic waterway, through which a large share of global energy shipments passes, has again become a focal point of confrontation.According to the supplied report, Trump said the US could "complete the job" if Iran breaches the ceasefire. The same report said American aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 04:59 LONDON
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Trump says US struck Iran again, warns of possible military escalation
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, and coastal radar sites, for violating the Cease Fire Agreement, AGAIN! It is very possible that they will never learn! There may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable, and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist!" - "MAGA Warrior Mike Mazzei is running for Governor in Oklahoma, where I was the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 00:30 LONDON
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises as rescue efforts continue
Officials in Venezuela say the death toll from two earthquakes that struck on Wednesday has risen to 1,430, with 3,238 people reported injured. Rescue operations are still under way as emergency teams continue searching through rubble in affected areas. The immediate focus remains on finding survivors, even as officials say the window for locating people alive is narrowing.The latest figures were reported as hospitals continued treating victims, including people with fractures and panic attacks. Families and friends of missing people have been gathering outside a hospital in Caracas in the hope of finding relatives there. The scale of the casualty... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 23:32 LONDON
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President Trump says RT @realDonaldTrumpNumerous European Countries have been discussing the imminent implementation o...
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "MAGA Warrior Mike Mazzei is running for Governor in Oklahoma, where I was the ONLY President to win ALL 77 Counties in three straight Elections. Additionally, I won more votes than any Candidate in the State's History! I LOVE Oklahoma, and Mike has my COMPLETE and TOTAL Endorsement for Governor! Meanwhile, his Runoff Election Opponent, Gentner Drummond, is a FAKE Republican. The Drummonds donated to SLEEPY Joe Biden, and the totally corrupt Lincoln Project, at levels that are shameful, Frankly, that makes him a Radical Left... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 22:30 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
Day News Recap: Iran Gulf strikes deepen tensions as Ukraine, Venezuela and trade rows add pressure
Iran and the United States traded fresh strikes and accusations across the Gulf, with reports of attacks on US linked targets, retaliation against Iranian sites and new incidents involving Bahrain and shipping, raising fears that the fragile ceasefire is under renewed strain. 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗 🔗The Strait of Hormuz remained a flashpoint after a Singapore flagged cargo ship was reported attacked and a Panama flagged oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile, although the crew was said to be safe. The incidents added to concern over one of the world's most important energy routes. 🔗 🔗In Gaza, Israeli... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Jun 2026 18:03 LONDON
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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
Fresh attacks on shipping and US retaliation raise Strait of Hormuz risk
The Strait of Hormuz has seen a new rise in tension after reports of an attack on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship and subsequent US retaliation against Iranian military sites. The developments come only days after Washington and Tehran agreed to end months of fighting and reopen the waterway, which carries a large share of global energy shipments. Maritime security officials and shipping companies are now warning that the gap between the ceasefire on paper and conditions at sea remains wide.According to the supplied report, the vessel Ever Lovely was struck by what US officials described as an Iranian drone shortly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 16:30 LONDON
6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt across Pakistan and northern India
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Saturday, with tremors felt across Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir, and the Delhi-NCR area. The quake was reported at a depth of 215 kilometres, according to the National Center for Seismology. There were no immediate reports of casualties in the supplied material.The shaking prompted people in parts of northern Pakistan to run out of their homes, according to an eyewitness account cited in the source material. Social media users also reported feeling the tremor across the wider region. The depth of the quake suggests it was a deep seismic event rather... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 15:31 LONDON
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Oil tanker struck in the Strait of Hormuz, crew reported safe
A Panama-flagged oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on 27 June, according to maritime reporting cited in the supplied material. The vessel was damaged in the bridge area, but the crew were reported safe. The incident took place in one of the world's most sensitive shipping corridors, where large volumes of oil and fuel transit each day.The tanker has been identified as KIKU. The strike prompted the UK Maritime Trade Operations centre to raise its threat level after receiving the report. The available material does not identify the projectile, the attacker, or the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 13:02 LONDON
Pilot dies after small plane crashes into Beijing high-rise, injuring 13
Chinese authorities have confirmed that the pilot of a small aircraft died after the plane crashed into Beijing's CITIC Tower, with 13 people injured on the ground. The crash happened at 5.55pm local time on Thursday in Chaoyang District, according to a statement shared by local authorities. The aircraft was described as a single-engine, two-seat light plane, and officials said the cause is still under investigation.The first official account said the pilot was the only person on board. It also said the injured were hurt at the scene, without giving details on the severity of their injuries. Witnesses reported debris... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 11:33 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
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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
Breakfast News Recap: Iran tensions flare as Venezuela reels from quakes and UK rescue teams deploy
US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire after a cargo ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, and Washington released footage of strikes on Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar positions after the attack on a Singapore flagged vessel. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement in Washington that is meant to guide further negotiations, while Israeli prosecutors charged six settlers over an attack on Deir Dibwan and a mosque in the occupied West Bank. 🔗 🔗 Tens of thousands also gathered in Beirut’s... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Jun 2026 08:18 LONDON
Trump expected to visit India in early 2027 as trade deal nears finalisation
United States President Donald Trump is expected to visit India in early 2027, according to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. The planned trip comes as Washington and New Delhi work to finalise a long-awaited trade deal and expand cooperation in energy, defence and technology. It would be Trump's first visit to India since relations were strained by US tariffs on Indian imports.Gor said preparations for the visit are already under way and that he is due to travel to India to help finalise the presidential trip. He said the two sides are now focused on the wording of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 07:00 LONDON
Tens of thousands join Beirut Ashura procession in Hezbollah show of force
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Beirut's southern suburbs on Saturday for what was described as the largest Ashura procession in the Lebanese capital in years. The event, held during a sacred day of mourning for Shiite Muslims, also became a public display of support for Hezbollah. Participants dressed in black filled the streets as the group sought to project influence amid pressure to give up its weapons.The procession came after months of deadly Israeli bombardment and at a time when Hezbollah is facing mounting calls to disarm. People at the gathering waved Hezbollah and Iranian flags, while some... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 04:01 LONDON
UN rights chief calls for probe into migrant deaths in US detention centres
The United Nations human rights chief has called for an independent investigation into a sharp rise in deaths in migrant detention centres in the United States. Volker Turk said the increase in fatalities during President Donald Trump's second term raised serious concerns about transparency and accountability. He said the rights of victims' families to truth, justice and reparation must be upheld.Turk's statement on Friday cited US government statistics showing at least 19 migrant detention deaths so far this year. The reported death of a Georgian man, Mamuka Artmeladze, in a detention facility in Louisiana on 4 June brought the total... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 22:32 LONDON
Venezuela earthquake doublet leaves buildings collapsed and residents sheltering in Caracas
A rare pair of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, sending shockwaves through Caracas and leaving residents sheltering outdoors as buildings collapsed and power failed in parts of the capital. The first quake measured 7.2 and hit near the town of San Felipe just after 6pm local time, followed 39 seconds later by a stronger 7.5-magnitude tremor. In Caracas, people described watching buildings shake violently and, in some cases, collapse before their eyes.One resident, 17-year-old student Roberto Quintero, said he had just entered his mother's apartment block when the second quake hit. He said his mother saw a building... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 20:03 LONDON
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DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, accusing its neighbour of breaching multiple international treaties. The filing marks a new legal escalation in a conflict that has repeatedly drawn in regional and international actors. It also places renewed scrutiny on allegations that Rwanda has supported armed groups operating in eastern DR Congo.In a statement, DR Congo said Rwanda had dispatched forces and backed armed groups to carry out unlawful military operations on its territory following the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Congolese Justice Minister Guillaume Andali said on Friday that his country... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 19:01 LONDON
John Bolton pleads guilty in US classified-documents case
Former US national security adviser John Bolton has pleaded guilty in a federal court case over the illegal retention of classified information. The plea was entered on Friday in Washington, where Bolton admitted a single charge linked to diary entries and notes compiled for a book. He had previously been indicted on 18 counts and had initially pleaded not guilty.According to the court account, the material Bolton kept included diary entries containing national defence information, some of it classified at the top secret level. After the judge read the allegations, Bolton said the accusations were accurate and told the court,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 18:00 LONDON
Russia alleged to be preparing provocation against Poland or Baltic states amid NATO concerns
Latvian intelligence has said there are indications Russia may be preparing military provocations against the Baltic states or Poland, according to the supplied material. A senior political source from another NATO member also reportedly said intelligence was being picked up suggesting Vladimir Putin may be planning something against the Baltic states. The allegation is being framed as a possible attempt to test NATO cohesion and the level of US support for smaller alliance members.The reported warning comes as the war in Ukraine continues to put pressure on Moscow, with the source material linking the alleged move to Ukraine's long-range strikes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 17:00 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as FTSE 100 outperforms while commodities and crypto slide
Executive summary: European equities ended mixed, with the FTSE 100 rising +1.5% even as the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 fell. The session was marked by a sharp drop in Brent crude, gold, silver and Ether, alongside firmer natural gas and a softer euro. The pattern points to a market still balancing growth concerns, rate expectations and commodity repricing. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Jun 2026 16:45 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz evacuation paused after cargo vessel struck near Oman
The International Maritime Organization has paused its planned evacuation of sailors from the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile near Oman. The incident took place about 7.5 nautical miles, or 14 kilometres, southeast of Dahit, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre. No casualties were reported, but the strike has again disrupted efforts to move mariners out of the waterway.The IMO said several crews had already been evacuated before the operation was suspended, but Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said the agency needed "necessary safety guarantees" before continuing. The evacuation plan had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 16:29 LONDON
Von der Leyen to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia as EU deepens South Caucasus ties
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is due to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia next week in a fresh push to deepen the European Union's engagement with the two South Caucasus neighbours. The trip is set to begin in Baku on 1 July, where she is expected to meet President Ilham Aliyev. The visit comes as Brussels seeks to strengthen cooperation on energy, infrastructure and regional stability after years of conflict between the two countries.According to sources in Yerevan and Baku with knowledge of the plans, talks in the Azerbaijani capital will focus on expanding energy supplies to Europe and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 15:33 LONDON
Nearly 300 Ebola-positive people unaccounted for in Democratic Republic of the Congo outbreak
Public health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say the whereabouts of almost 300 people who have tested positive for Ebola are currently unknown. The warning comes as the outbreak continues to grow in conflict-affected areas where health workers have limited access to camps and communities. Officials say the situation is raising concern about wider community transmission.Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, said on Thursday that more than 1 million people are living in camps that health workers cannot reach. He said figures on recovered patients, those in treatment and deaths... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 12:32 LONDON
IAEA chief presses for strict verification of Iran nuclear programme amid ceasefire talks
Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has called for a very strong verification system and full access to monitor Iran's nuclear programme. He said certainty would require inspectors to be able to verify matters "everywhere" as soon as practicable, rather than relying on assurances about intent. His comments come as the United States and Iran continue talks linked to a preliminary ceasefire arrangement and a wider peace process.Grossi said the key objective of the preliminary agreement is to ensure Iran cannot develop nuclear weapons, while stressing that the agency does not judge intentions. He also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 12:29 LONDON
War on Iran drives profits for energy, defence and banking sectors
Defence contractors, energy companies and investment banks have seen profits rise as the war involving Iran continues to unsettle global markets. The conflict has disrupted trade flows, pushed up energy prices and created sharp swings in commodity and financial markets. A memorandum of understanding is in place for a 60-day ceasefire and further negotiations, but the economic effects are already visible across several sectors.The supplied material says the war began after strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel, and that nearly four months later talks are under way in Switzerland. Those talks are focused on Iran's nuclear programme,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 12:06 LONDON
Ukraine sentences former intelligence officer to life for spying for Russia
Ukraine has sentenced a former senior intelligence officer to life in prison after finding him guilty of high treason for passing classified information to Russia's FSB security service. The case centres on Col Dmytro Kozyura, a former chief of staff in the Security Service of Ukraine's anti-terrorism centre, who prosecutors said had access to state secrets and used that position to help Russian handlers. The ruling was announced in Kyiv and follows a counterintelligence investigation that Ukrainian officials say had been running for months.The prosecutor general said Kozyura agreed to share information that constituted state secrets in return for financial... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 12:04 LONDON
360LiveNews Noontime News: Russia claims huge drone intercepts as Asia stocks slide and Heathrow warns on traffic
Russia said it intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones overnight, one of the largest cross border attacks it has reported since the full scale war began, with damage also reported in the Tula region. 🔗In the Middle East, Saudi Aramco resumed crude loading at its Ras Tanura terminal on Saudi Arabia's Gulf coast after nearly four months of disruption, a sign that exports from the key facility are back under way. 🔗 The International Atomic Energy Agency's Rafael Grossi said Iran will need a very advanced verification system once the war ends to ensure its nuclear programme is properly monitored. 🔗North Korea... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Jun 2026 12:03 LONDON
Montenegro arrests Iranian-Turkish suspect wanted by US over major hacking case
Montenegrin police have arrested an Iranian-Turkish national wanted by the United States over alleged cyberattacks that authorities say caused more than $3.4 billion in damage. The suspect, identified only as A.B., was detained in the coastal town of Kotor on Thursday. The arrest was carried out in an operation involving the FBI, according to a police statement.Police said the 39-year-old is wanted by a court in New York on charges including computer fraud, hacking, identity theft and organised crime. Authorities allege that from 2013 onwards he carried out what they described as massive hacking attacks on US infrastructure, including more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 10:36 LONDON
Saudi Aramco resumes crude exports from Ras Tanura after nearly four months of disruption
Saudi Aramco has resumed crude loading at its Ras Tanura terminal on Saudi Arabia's Gulf coast after a disruption that lasted nearly four months. Shipping data showed two very large crude carriers loading at the port on Friday, with a third tanker waiting offshore. The restart marks a significant step in the return of oil flows through one of the world's most important export hubs.The terminal had been affected by the Gulf conflict that began in early March, when shipping through the Strait of Hormuz became difficult. Each of the tankers involved can carry up to 2 million barrels of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 10:30 LONDON
EU proposes extending temporary protection for Ukrainians while excluding new military-age men
The European Commission has proposed extending temporary protection for Ukrainians already living in the European Union until March 2028, while stopping the scheme from covering newly arriving military-age men. The move would affect the bloc's response to people fleeing Russia's war in Ukraine, which has continued for a fifth year. It would still allow those excluded from temporary protection to seek asylum under existing rules.The proposal was announced in Brussels by the EU's internal affairs chief, Magnus Brunner, who said the change follows a request from Kyiv. He said the plan means temporary protection should not be granted to newly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 10:03 LONDON
North Korea conducts major weapons tests as Kim urges more destructive posture
North Korea has carried out a new round of weapons tests, with leader Kim Jong Un calling for a more aggressive military stance as tensions with South Korea remain elevated. State media said Kim observed the tests the previous day and urged the armed forces to adopt a "deadly and destructive offensive posture." The reported exercises included a special mission ballistic missile warhead, an upgraded rocket launcher with extended firing range, and a self-propelled gun-howitzer. According to the report, Kim said the country's enemies should feel "constant uneasiness and fear" and should be deterred from attacking.State media said the warhead... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 10:00 LONDON
Asian stock markets slide as tech shares slump and South Korea halts trading
Asian stock markets fell sharply on Friday in a technology-led sell-off, with South Korea's Kospi briefly halting trading after a steep drop. The benchmark index triggered a circuit-breaker mechanism when it fell 8%, before ending the session 5.8% lower. Japan's Nikkei 225 also closed more than 4% down, while other major regional markets were also weaker.The move came as investors reassessed the recent rally in technology shares and questioned whether valuations had risen too far. In South Korea, the 20-minute halt on the Kospi was the third time the circuit breaker had been triggered this week and the fifth such... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 09:30 LONDON
360LiveNews Breakfast News: Venezuela quake toll climbs as Gulf tensions, storms and markets jolt the day
Venezuela is reeling after two major earthquakes struck the north and west of the country, with the death toll rising from 188 to at least 235 and more than 1,500 people injured as rescuers searched for survivors in collapsed buildings. Damage estimates are already running into the billions of dollars, adding to the scale of the disaster. 🔗 🔗Officials said the quakes near Caracas left nearly 190 people dead and thousands homeless, with emergency crews still racing to pull people from the rubble. The reports point to a widening humanitarian crisis as reconstruction costs mount and the full extent of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Jun 2026 08:18 LONDON
Europe opens mixed as FTSE 100 jumps, metals and oil slide, and crypto extends its selloff
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, led by a strong FTSE 100 advance while the DAX was little changed and the Euro Stoxx 50 slipped. The biggest moves were in commodities and crypto, where gold, silver, platinum, palladium, Brent crude and Ether all fell sharply. Natural gas was the main notable riser. The price action points to a market still adjusting to lower oil, softer precious metals and a firmer dollar backdrop, even as some European equity benchmarks hold up. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Jun 2026 08:15 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific markets slide as Nikkei, Kospi and Hang Seng lead broad risk-off move
Executive summary: Asia-Pacific equities closed sharply lower in Tokyo trading, with the Nikkei 225, Kospi and Hang Seng all posting heavy losses. Gold, silver, platinum and palladium also fell, while WTI crude weakened and natural gas rose. The move points to a broad de-risking across equities and commodities, with the yen and yuan little changed against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Jun 2026 07:45 LONDON
Typhoon Mekkhala triggers flooding in Taiwan and evacuation orders for 2.2 million in Japan
Typhoon Mekkhala has brought torrential rain and flooding to Taiwan while prompting large-scale evacuation orders in Japan as the storm moves toward the Ryukyu Islands in the south of the country. The system was described as a tropical storm at the time of the report, but it has already caused significant disruption across both territories. In Taiwan, heavy rain has affected parts of the island, while in Japan authorities have warned of flooding, landslides and river overflows.Japanese authorities ordered the evacuation of 2.2 million people from risk areas and issued alerts for flooding and landslides on Friday. More than 200... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 06:30 LONDON
India appoints Mahesh Dixit as next Intelligence Bureau chief
India's Union Government has appointed Mahesh Dixit, a 1993-batch Indian Police Service officer, as the next Director of the Intelligence Bureau. He will succeed Tapan Deka, who has led the agency for the past four years. The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, according to an order from the Department of Personnel and Training.The order says Dixit, who is currently Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau, will serve a two-year term from the date he assumes charge. He is an Andhra Pradesh cadre officer and has spent more than 26 years in the agency. His career... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 01:32 LONDON
Venezuela earthquakes drive death toll to 188 as reconstruction costs rise
The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in western Venezuela has risen to at least 188, while preliminary estimates suggest the damage could amount to as much as 7% of the country's gross domestic product. The quakes, measured at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck on Wednesday about 160 kilometres west of Caracas. Officials are now weighing the scale of reconstruction needed for homes, hospitals and other infrastructure.Preliminary assessments from the United States Geological Survey put the economic loss at between 1% and 7% of Venezuela's $111bn GDP. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez said a $200m fund from the International Monetary Fund... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 22:59 LONDON
US Supreme Court lets Trump end protected status for Haitians and Syrians
The United States Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians living legally in the country. The 6-3 ruling clears the way for the government to strip protections from about 350,000 people from Haiti and 6,100 from Syria, after lower courts had blocked the move. It is a significant development in a long-running dispute over immigration powers and the limits of judicial review.The court said migrants arriving at the border are not entitled to apply for asylum until they have set foot on US soil, handing the administration... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 22:00 LONDON
Kenya arrests more than 350 during anniversary protests over deadly anti-tax rallies
Kenyan police dispersed protesters in Nairobi and detained others in several parts of the country as people marked the second anniversary of deadly anti-government rallies. Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said 355 people were arrested on Thursday, while officers used roadblocks and water-cannon trucks in the capital. The protests were held in memory of demonstrators killed during anti-tax unrest two years ago.Murkomen described those detained as criminals and said the security measures were intended to contain the demonstrations. He also apologised for the disruption caused by barricades and other restrictions, saying they had been effective in securing the city and other... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 20:33 LONDON
Zimbabwe Senate approves constitutional amendment extending Mnangagwa's term until 2030 amid backlash
Zimbabwe's Senate has approved a constitutional amendment that would keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in office until 2030. The vote took place on Wednesday and passed by 75 votes to four, according to Senate President Mabel Chinomona. The measure now needs Mnangagwa's signature before it can become law.The amendment is part of a wider package of changes that would extend presidential and parliamentary terms from five years to seven years. It would also allow the president to be elected by parliament rather than by direct popular vote. The bill had already passed the National Assembly last week, where 216 lawmakers voted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 17:29 LONDON
Zelensky skips Ukraine recovery conference in Poland amid diplomatic rift
The annual Ukraine Recovery Conference opened in the Polish port city of Gdansk under heavy security, with Poland and Ukraine trying to present a conciliatory tone despite weeks of tension. Ukraine's president did not attend, and Kyiv sent Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko instead. The gathering is intended to mobilise support for rebuilding Ukraine after Russia's invasion, but this year it has been overshadowed by a dispute over historical memory and reconciliation.Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged the West to believe that a post-war Ukraine will "rise from the ruins", comparing that prospect with the wartime destruction of his native Gdansk.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 16:35 LONDON
Iran rejects Trump claim that unfrozen assets will buy US farm goods
Iran's parliament speaker has rejected a claim by US President Donald Trump that any unfrozen Iranian assets would be used to buy American agricultural exports. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on social media that Washington was "falsely" claiming the funds would be spent on US agriculture, escalating a public dispute over the terms of the emerging Iran-US memorandum of understanding. Ghalibaf, who also heads Iran's negotiating team in talks with the United States, said the agreement does not contain legal clauses requiring the purchase of US commodities.His comments came after Trump said the initial financial relief under the Pakistan-mediated framework would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 16:01 LONDON
New documentary revisits decades of sabotage and brinkmanship over Iran's nuclear programme
A new documentary has been published examining the long-running conflict over Iran's nuclear programme and the path that led to the 2026 US-Israeli war on Iran. The film says the confrontation was the result of more than three decades of shadow warfare, rather than a sudden escalation. It focuses on sabotage, assassinations, cyber operations and military strikes that shaped the dispute over "the bomb".According to the documentary, the United States and Israel launched major strikes on Iran on 28 February 2026, saying they faced an imminent nuclear threat. It also says Israel had previously tried to slow Iran's nuclear progress... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 15:30 LONDON
Russia used Cellebrite tools to access Andrei Pivovarov's phone months after contract cancellation, report says
Russian authorities used forensic tools from Cellebrite to break into the phone of political prisoner Andrei Pivovarov, according to a new investigation by Citizen Lab. The report says the access took place months after Cellebrite said it had cancelled its contracts with Russia. It adds a new layer to long-running concerns about how commercial digital forensics tools can be used against dissidents and opposition figures.Pivovarov, who was the director of Open Russia, was arrested in May 2021 and later released more than three years afterwards in a high-profile exchange that also involved the US journalist Evan Gershkovich. According to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 15:02 LONDON
Trump faces GOP backlash as Senate blocks war-powers curb and White House seeks $87.6bn for Iran war costs
The White House is seeking $87.6 billion in additional funding tied largely to the war with Iran, while Congress has again signalled resistance to the administration's handling of the conflict. The request comes as Senate Republicans narrowly blocked a war powers resolution that would have limited President Donald Trump's authority to continue military operations against Iran. It also follows a tense closed-door meeting in which Trump confronted Republican lawmakers over the interim Iran agreement and the political fallout from the war.The funding request is linked to Operation Epic Fury, the administration's name for the Iran war, and is intended to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 14:59 LONDON
Oil prices fall further as Strait of Hormuz traffic resumes after US-Iran deal
Oil prices have fallen further as vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to recover after a US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed on 17 June. Brent crude briefly dropped below $72.48 a barrel, returning to the level seen before the conflict began, before edging back up to $73.23. The move reflects a sharp easing in market fears over disruption to one of the world's most important energy shipping routes.The latest data cited by maritime intelligence firm Kpler suggests 284 vessels have crossed the strait since 18 June, the day after the deal was signed. That is still below the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 14:32 LONDON
Venezuela declares state of emergency after twin earthquakes kill at least 164
Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after back-to-back earthquakes collapsed buildings in cities including the capital, Caracas. The disaster has killed at least 164 people and wounded close to 1,000, according to the supplied reports. Rescue operations continued overnight as authorities and emergency teams searched for survivors and assessed the scale of the damage.The quakes struck on Wednesday, with the immediate impact felt across Caracas and other nearby areas. Buildings were reported to have collapsed, adding to the challenge for rescue crews working in unstable conditions. The emergency declaration reflects the severity of the destruction and the pressure on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 14:30 LONDON
US-backed push to unify Libya's executive gains traction as Tripoli figure endorses plan
A United States-backed initiative to unify Libya's executive authorities is gaining momentum, with a prominent Tripoli figure publicly endorsing the proposal. The plan is aimed at ending the country's long-running institutional divide and has increased pressure on the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity. It also comes as regional diplomacy and intelligence activity around Libya continue to intensify.Abdul Hakim Belhaj, a former commander of the Tripoli Military Council and current head of the al-Watan Party, said on 21 June that he supported the initiative. He urged the Government of National Unity to make its position clear on the proposal. Belhaj described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 13:35 LONDON
Warnings grow that Russia may take conflict into space amid satellite jamming concerns
Officials are warning that Russia could extend its conflict into space as reports mount of satellite jamming, close approaches to European spacecraft and disruption to navigation systems. The concerns centre on activity affecting European infrastructure in orbit, with experts saying the pattern could amount to intimidation, intelligence gathering or attempts to interfere with data. The issue has drawn fresh attention because of its possible impact on satellites used for communications, navigation and military support.According to the supplied material, Russia moved satellites close to a radar satellite operated by a Finnish-Polish company earlier this year. That satellite is used by Ukrainian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 12:32 LONDON
Iran threatens Israel after troop withdrawal dispute deepens in south Lebanon
Iran has threatened Israel after Israeli officials said troops would not withdraw from southern Lebanon, even if the United States demanded it. The warning came on Thursday and followed a day of sharp exchanges over the future of the ceasefire that has been in place for about a week. The dispute centres on whether Israel will leave the south as part of the wider understanding linked to the truce with Hezbollah.Esmaeil Qaani, the head of the Quds Force, said in a statement carried by state media that Israel would face consequences if it continued on its current path. A day... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 12:29 LONDON
Kenyan protesters return to Nairobi streets on Gen Z uprising anniversary
Marchers returned to the streets of Nairobi on 25 June to mark the second anniversary of the Gen Z uprising, with demonstrators carrying Kenyan flags and calling for justice for victims of police violence. Authorities deployed large numbers of officers and set up roadblocks around the capital, including near parliament, as businesses remained closed in parts of the city. The anniversary has again become a focal point for youth activism and demands for government accountability.The protests are tied to the June 2024 anti-tax unrest, when thousands of young people stormed parliament in Nairobi amid anger over rising living costs and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 12:05 LONDON
Rubio warns Hormuz tolls could spread "like contagion" during Bahrain talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that any tolls on ships using the Strait of Hormuz could spread to other waterways and create what he described as global chaos. Speaking to a Gulf Cooperation Council meeting in Bahrain, he said international waterways do not belong to any nation state and argued that accepting charges on passage through a strategic strait would set a dangerous precedent. He said such a move would spread "throughout the world like a contagion".Rubio said the United States wants a peace deal with Iran, but not "at any price". He added that any agreement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 11:32 LONDON
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search collapsed buildings
Two powerful earthquakes struck western Venezuela on Wednesday, leaving at least 32 people dead and about 700 injured, according to the supplied reports. The tremors, measured at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, hit within about a minute of each other and were followed by around 20 aftershocks. They caused building collapses, airport damage and widespread disruption, with the effects also felt in northern Brazil.Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency and ordered schools and non-essential services to be suspended so rescue work could take priority. More than 500 emergency teams were reported to be working through the rubble on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 10:59 LONDON
Iran warns ships over Strait of Hormuz crossings without authorisation
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned vessels against crossing the Strait of Hormuz without authorisation, saying ships that do not comply "will be dealt with". The warning centres on one of the world's most important energy shipping routes, where any disruption can quickly affect trade flows and market confidence. It also comes as a tanker was reported to have used a route close to Oman's shore while leaving the strait.The Guards said the only authorised route through the waterway is the one announced by Iran, and described any crossing without authorisation as "unacceptable and extremely dangerous". They also criticised what they... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 10:30 LONDON
North Korean soldier suspected of defecting crosses demilitarised zone into South Korea
South Korea says it has taken custody of a North Korean soldier who crossed the demilitarised zone into its territory, in a rare border-security incident along one of the world's most heavily fortified frontiers. The soldier is suspected of defecting, and authorities are now investigating the circumstances of the crossing. The incident took place in the central front on Tuesday night, according to the South Korean military.South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement that the military had "secured custody of one North Korean soldier in the central front Tuesday night and relevant authorities are currently investigating the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 10:02 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
Three ICC judges sue Trump administration over sanctions in Manhattan federal court
Three judges at the International Criminal Court have filed a lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan challenging sanctions imposed on them by the Trump administration. The judges say the measures were unlawful and were intended to punish and coerce the court's decisions. The case adds a new legal front to an already tense dispute between the United States and the international tribunal.The plaintiffs are Kimberly Prost of Canada, Solomy Balungi Bossa of Uganda and Reine Adelaide Sophie Alapini-Gansou of Benin. According to the filing, the sanctions were imposed last year and were aimed at exerting extrajudicial pressure on the judges... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 09:32 LONDON
Macron hosts Meloni in first bilateral summit on the French Riviera
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Antibes on Thursday for their first bilateral summit. The meeting is taking place at Villa Eilenroc on the French Riviera and is intended to ease often strained ties between the two leaders. It comes days after Meloni's fallout with Donald Trump, adding a wider transatlantic backdrop to the talks.The French presidency said the summit will be used to deepen cooperation in several strategic sectors, including defence, nuclear energy and space. It described France and Italy as countries that "need each other", underlining the practical importance of the meeting.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 08:33 LONDON
UK heatwave triggers critical incident at Portsmouth hospital as temperatures near 39C
A hospital in Portsmouth has declared a critical incident after cooling units failed during the third day of a severe heatwave across the United Kingdom. Queen Alexandra Hospital said the problem affected systems supporting theatres, laboratories and other clinical services, as temperatures were expected to rise further. The incident came as red and amber weather warnings remained in place and forecasters said the mercury could reach 39C.The hospital said its chiller units failed on Wednesday evening, causing temperatures inside the building to rise. Engineers were on site repairing the cooling system, and some planned appointments and care were cancelled until... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 08:02 LONDON
Back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela as damage assessments continue
Venezuela is continuing to assess damage after two powerful earthquakes struck within minutes of each other, shaking Caracas and other parts of the country. The sequence has prompted emergency measures, building evacuations and transport disruption, with officials still working to establish the full scale of the impact. Reports from the scene described collapsed structures, dust rising from damaged buildings and residents moving into the streets as the tremors were felt across the capital region.The first quake was reported at magnitude 7.2, followed by a second stronger shock cited at magnitude 7.5, according to the supplied reporting. The quakes were described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 06:29 LONDON
Iran, the US and Oman clash over control of Strait of Hormuz navigation
Iran, the United States and Oman are at odds over who will control navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint linking the Gulf to the Arabian Sea. The dispute comes as peace talks aimed at ending the war continue to advance, adding a new layer of uncertainty to an already sensitive regional file. Conflicting statements on Wednesday raised questions over whether ships will move freely through the waterway or under a permit-based system.According to the reported statements, Iran and Oman said they intend to establish a joint mechanism to control navigation through permits. Oman also said it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 06:00 LONDON
Fortescue Metals Group faces national sex discrimination class action in Federal Court
A landmark class action has been filed in the Federal Court in Melbourne against mining company Fortescue Metals Group over allegations of sexual harassment and sex discrimination at its remote Pilbara camps. The case alleges a pattern of misconduct affecting women workers, including claims of rape, sexual assault, stalking and inappropriate workplace behaviour. It also says some women were threatened or pushed out of their jobs after raising complaints.The allegations set out in the case include claims that workers were warned against using the onsite laundry because of what was described as widespread underwear theft, that drinks were spiked with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 03:03 LONDON
Joe Sacco says six Indian publishers have approached him after India distribution plan for Muzaffarnagar graphic novel was dropped
Penguin Random House India has withdrawn from plans to distribute Joe Sacco's graphic novel reportage on the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots, according to the cartoonist-journalist. Sacco said that at least six Indian publishers have since contacted him about bringing out the book in India. The development centres on The Once and Future Riot, a 135-page illustrated account of the violence in western Uttar Pradesh.Sacco said the book had been expected to reach Indian shelves by August or September, but the distribution plan was halted after legal and editorial scrutiny. He said the publisher raised concerns about an inaccurate map of India's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 03:00 LONDON
Queensland teen acquitted over alleged terror attack plan targeting Liberal Party members
A Queensland teenager has been acquitted by a Supreme Court jury of planning a terrorist act against members of the Liberal Party and the public. The verdict was delivered in Brisbane after jurors deliberated for more than one day. Family members in the public gallery were seen breaking down in tears as the decision was read out.The now 17-year-old, who cannot be legally identified under Queensland youth justice laws, had pleaded not guilty to one count of acts done in preparation for or in planning a terrorist act. The trial heard allegations that, when he was 16, he planned and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 02:05 LONDON
UK records hottest June day as 36.1C heatwave disrupts schools and transport
The UK has recorded its hottest June day on record after temperatures reached 36.1C in Gosport, Hampshire, on Wednesday afternoon. The provisional figure came as hundreds of schools closed across England and Wales and rail travel was disrupted, with passengers advised to avoid all non-essential journeys. The Met Office said the heatwave is expected to continue into Thursday and Friday, with temperatures of about 38C possible.A red extreme heat warning remains in place until 23:59 BST on Thursday across parts of south and central England and south Wales. The warning covers the East Midlands, the east of England, London and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 23:03 LONDON
Trump asks Congress for urgent Iran-linked funding as Senate curbs new strikes
The Trump administration has asked Congress for about $67.15 billion in urgent funding linked to Iran, adding a new budget fight to the wider dispute over the war. The request was sent on Wednesday, a day after the Senate approved a resolution aimed at blocking any new attacks on Iran without congressional approval. Trump criticised the Senate move, sharpening the clash between the White House and lawmakers over who controls military escalation.According to the request, $21 billion would go to the Pentagon for munitions, industrial base support and other capabilities described by the administration as critical. The funding is part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 23:00 LONDON
European leaders pledge stronger Ukraine support ahead of NATO summit in Ankara
Top European leaders meeting in Berlin have pledged to step up support for Ukraine ahead of next month's NATO summit in Ankara. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hosted the leaders of Britain, France, Italy and Poland as part of the European Group of Five, or E5, and said they wanted to send a strong signal of support to Kyiv. The talks came as allies prepare for the July 7-8 summit, where leaders from 32 countries are expected to gather.Merz said the message to Russia was that Ukraine remains strong. In a joint statement, Merz, Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, Giorgia Meloni and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 22:02 LONDON
European leaders praise Starmer at final E5 meeting in Berlin
European leaders have praised outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at a meeting in Berlin, two days after he announced his resignation. The gathering brought together the leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Poland alongside Starmer, in what was described as the final meeting of the E5 format. The talks took place as Starmer appeared in public for one of his last major international engagements as prime minister.German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told the joint press conference that Starmer had done a great deal to strengthen NATO and foster a united Europe. He said he regretted Starmer's departure and thanked him... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 21:37 LONDON
Mamdani-backed candidates score further upset wins in New York primaries
Darializa Avila Chevalier has won the Democratic nomination in New York's 13th congressional district in one of the sharpest upsets of the primary cycle. Backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, she defeated veteran Congressman Adriano Espaillat, according to the supplied report. The result adds to a night in which several candidates aligned with Mamdani also prevailed in New York races.The report says Avila Chevalier first entered the race in November and presented herself as an organiser focused on immigration and Palestinian rights. It describes her victory as a political earthquake for pro-Israel forces in Democratic circles. The same... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 21:34 LONDON
Netanyahu pushes Israel toward arms-production independence as exports hit record
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has renewed his call for Israel to pursue what he described as "armaments independence," saying the country should build its own weapons-production capacity even as it remains grateful for US military aid. The remarks add a new economic and industrial dimension to an already sensitive debate over Israel's long-term defence posture. They also come as tensions continue over the US peace agreement with Iran.Netanyahu's comments were reported on 24 June and were linked to a broader argument that Israel should be less reliant on foreign supply chains for key military systems. The article said demand... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 21:32 LONDON
Iran proposes Muslim military alliance with Pakistan in Islamabad
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has proposed the creation of a regional military alliance among Muslim countries during a press conference in Islamabad. Speaking alongside Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, he said the bloc would be aimed at strengthening cooperation on development, culture and the defence of sovereignty. He also suggested that Pakistan could lead the group because it is the only nuclear power in the Islamic world.According to the report, Pezeshkian named Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt and Turkey as possible members of the proposed alliance. He said Muslim countries should work together to build joint mechanisms to confront external threats... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 18:33 LONDON
Trump cancels housing bill signing to press Republicans on voter ID law
United States President Donald Trump has cancelled a planned signing ceremony for bipartisan affordable housing legislation, linking the move to his demand that Republicans first pass a long-stalled federal voting restrictions bill. In a post on Truth Social, he said the housing news conference and signing were cancelled until lawmakers approve what he called the SAVE America Act. The decision affects a bill that had already cleared both chambers of Congress with unusually broad support.The housing measure passed the House of Representatives by 358 votes to 32 on Tuesday, after the Senate approved it 85 to 5 on Monday. Trump... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 18:02 LONDON
Pakistan activist Mahrang Baloch sentenced to life in prison after anti-terrorism court verdict
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has sentenced prominent Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch to life in prison over a murder and terrorism case linked to protests in 2024. The ruling has triggered criticism from rights groups and public figures, and her lawyer has said an appeal will be filed. Another leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, Sibghatullah, was also reported to face life imprisonment in the same case.The court held Baloch guilty in connection with the killing of a Pakistani paramilitary soldier during the 2024 protests, according to the supplied material. She has been detained since March 2025, and the proceedings were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 17:32 LONDON
US-Iran talks intensify as Rubio rejects Hormuz tolls and Senate backs war powers measure
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran will not be allowed to charge tolls or fees on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz under any final agreement with Washington. His comments sharpen one of the main disputes in the negotiations, which are taking place alongside a 60-day diplomatic process launched after a preliminary agreement in Switzerland. Iran has meanwhile said planned transit fees through the waterway will be suspended for 60 days while talks continue.The latest developments come as the US Senate passed a war powers measure pressing President Donald Trump either to halt the war in Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 17:29 LONDON
Iran and US talks strain over Hormuz and inspections as Trump threatens to halt negotiations
Iranian and US officials remain divided over the terms of their framework deal, with the latest dispute centring on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear inspections. The disagreement has sharpened as technical talks continue under a 60-day framework, even as both sides publicly claim progress. Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf described the arrangement as a US defeat, while Washington has warned that the process could collapse if key assurances prove false.Ghalibaf told a parliamentary summit in Baku that the understanding was not the result of pressure, but of what he called Iranian resistance and authority. He said Washington and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 15:59 LONDON
France confirms first Ebola case in doctor returning from DR Congo as contact tracing begins
The French Health Ministry has confirmed the country's first Ebola case on national territory in a doctor who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The patient was isolated immediately after landing in Paris, and officials said the person is now in a stable condition. The ministry said the risk of transmission remains low, while contact tracing is under way.According to the supplied material, the doctor flew on a commercial service from Kinshasa and was almost asymptomatic, apart from headaches. The ministry said the patient's condition slightly deteriorated during the flight, but isolation and medical care began as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 14:59 LONDON
Iran's president visits Pakistan as US-Iran thaw advances through mediation
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Islamabad for a state visit that comes as the emerging US-Iran understanding moves through a mediated channel involving Pakistan. The visit follows the latest round of diplomacy in Switzerland and underlines Pakistan's role in helping bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiation table. It is also Pezeshkian's first foreign trip since Iran was attacked by the United States and Israel in February.According to the supplied material, Pezeshkian thanked Islamabad for its help in opening the talks and is expected to discuss the process with senior Pakistani leaders during the visit. The material says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 14:30 LONDON
Iran invites PM Modi to Khamenei funeral as July ceremonies approach
Iran has formally invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, adding a diplomatic dimension to the planned ceremonies in July. The invitation was sent through the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi to India's Ministry of External Affairs, according to the supplied report. The funeral is now scheduled as a multi-city event, beginning in Tehran on 4 July and ending with burial in Mashhad on 9 July.The report says Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian extended the invitation to Mr Modi, and that other world leaders have also been invited. Those named include... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 11:35 LONDON
EastEnders confirms who is responsible for ending Bea's scheme, and it is not Billy
Bea Pollard's attempt to turn Honey and Billy Mitchell against each other appears to be unraveling in Wednesday's episode, after a younger family member begins to suspect she is lying. The episode, which can be streamed before its scheduled broadcast, shows Billy still trying to clear his name after Bea accused him of trying to sleep with her. The latest developments centre on Will Mitchell, who starts to question Bea's version of events after seeing behaviour that does not fit the story she has been telling.The immediate trigger comes when Billy asks Will to help prove that he has been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 10:08 LONDON
Oman opens temporary maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz
Oman has announced a temporary maritime corridor for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes. The measure was coordinated with the International Maritime Organization, according to the state news agency. It comes amid heightened concern over disruption in the strategic waterway.The corridor is intended for ships seeking to pass through the strait and will require coordination with the International Maritime Organization, using coordinates announced by the organisation and Omani authorities. Oman said the arrangement is designed to preserve freedom of navigation in line with international law and the law of the sea. Those... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 04:30 LONDON
Tamil Nadu takes Karthigai Deepam hilltop lamp dispute to Supreme Court
Tamil Nadu has moved the Supreme Court in a fresh legal challenge over the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at Thirupparankundram Hill in the state's south. The dispute centres on a stone pillar known as the Deepathoon, located near the Sikandar Badusha Dargah, and has become the latest flashpoint in a long-running religious and property rights row. The state's petition follows a Madras High Court ruling that allowed the ceremonial lamp to be lit at the site during the annual festival.Court records show the state filed its appeal on 11 June through counsel B Karunakaran. The challenge is directed against... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 02:30 LONDON
Texas defendants sentenced to decades in prison over Prairieland Detention Center shooting
Eight defendants have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms over a shooting outside the Prairieland Detention Center near Dallas that wounded a police officer during a July 4 demonstration last year. The case has drawn national attention because prosecutors described it as terrorism linked to antifa, while defence lawyers denied those ties. Civil liberties advocates have also raised concerns about the scale of the punishments and the possible effect on protest rights.Benjamin Song, described in court as a former United States Marine reservist, received a 100-year sentence, which prosecutors said was the maximum punishment. Seven other defendants were given terms... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 00:59 LONDON
Alibaba sues US government over Pentagon blacklist as business ban nears
Alibaba has filed a federal lawsuit in California challenging its inclusion on a Pentagon blacklist that the company says has no basis in fact or law. The case was lodged in San Jose and seeks to remove the e-commerce group from a list the US defence department says covers firms linked to the Chinese military. The dispute adds a fresh legal front to an already tense confrontation between Washington and one of China's best-known technology companies.The Pentagon has said Alibaba is a "military-civil fusion contributor to the Chinese defence industrial base" because of its regulatory ties to Beijing. Alibaba rejects... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 00:32 LONDON
UN begins phased evacuation of 11,000 stranded sailors in Strait of Hormuz
The United Nations' International Maritime Organization has begun evacuating more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after the waterway was effectively closed during the US-Israel war on Iran. The operation is being carried out in phases and is centred on one of the world's most sensitive shipping corridors. Shipping traffic has started to resume, but officials say the process remains controlled because of the risks involved.IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said the evacuation is taking place in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, other coastal states in the region, the United States and the maritime industry. He said safety... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 22:59 LONDON
Gilmour Space plans first hypersonic rocket launch from Bowen in July or August
Gilmour Space Technologies says it is preparing to launch its first hypersonic rocket from Bowen in North Queensland, with the flight expected in July or August pending government approvals. The company says the sub-orbital rocket will be part of its Hyperflight service and is intended to reach the edge of space before descending back to Earth. It says the service is designed for Defence and research customers rather than as weaponry.The company said the planned launch would allow clients, including government agencies and Defence organisations, to test equipment in extreme flight conditions at up to seven times the speed of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 21:59 LONDON
US F-15 pilot describes unusual drone formation before ejection over Iran
A US fighter jet pilot who was shot down over Iran in April has reportedly described seeing multiple Iranian drones in the air just before he ejected from the aircraft. According to a report cited in the supplied material, the pilot told US intelligence officials during a debriefing that the drones appeared to be moving together in a formation he likened to a jellyfish. The account has drawn attention inside the US intelligence community because of what it could suggest about Iranian drone coordination.The incident took place on 3 April 2026, when US forces launched search and rescue operations after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 21:41 LONDON
Peru election dispute escalates as Sanchez rejects Fujimori victory
Peru's presidential race has entered a new phase of dispute after left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez denounced the runoff as fraudulent and said he would not recognise a Fujimori presidency. He made the remarks at a news conference in Lima on Tuesday, while calling for protests over the weekend. The challenge centres on the narrow lead held by his rival, Keiko Fujimori, as the vote count continues.With more than 99.7% of ballots counted, Fujimori is ahead with 50.11% support, while Sanchez has 49.89%, according to the latest figures cited in the dispute. The margin between the two candidates is about 40,687... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 21:33 LONDON
Von der Leyen to visit Armenia next week after pro-EU political shift
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is due to travel to Armenia next week for talks with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, in a move aimed at deepening EU-Armenia relations after his recent re-election. The visit comes as Yerevan has signalled a more cautious but clearer pro-EU orientation, while still managing its long-standing ties with Russia. According to sources in Yerevan, the trip is intended to build on the political opening created by the June election result.The planned visit follows a series of recent EU statements and support measures for Armenia. The European Commission endorsed Pashinyan shortly before the 7... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 19:10 LONDON
EU hosts Taliban officials in Brussels for deportation talks as technical meeting follows Kabul contact
A Taliban delegation has held talks with European Union officials in Brussels for the first time, in a meeting focused on diplomatic services and the return of Afghans from Europe. The discussion took place on Tuesday at an undisclosed location and was described by the European Commission as a technical-level meeting. It brought together EU officials and representatives of the Taliban, which no European country recognises as Afghanistan's government.The Commission said officials from 15 EU member states attended the follow-up meeting, which came after a previous session in Kabul in January. A spokesperson said the talks were co-chaired by Commission... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 19:07 LONDON
US appeals court allows Trump to expand fast-track deportation policy
A US appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to move ahead with expanding expedited removal for some immigrants detained inside the country. The ruling, issued by a majority of a three-judge panel on the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, overturns a lower court order that had blocked the policy. It marks a significant legal victory for the administration's immigration agenda.The dispute centres on whether expedited removal can be used only at the border or also against non-citizens detained anywhere in the United States. Under the policy the administration sought to expand, people would need... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 19:05 LONDON
US Supreme Court lets ExxonMobil pursue Cuba expropriation claim
The US Supreme Court has ruled that ExxonMobil can continue its case against Cuban state entities over assets expropriated after the Cuban Revolution. The decision revives a long-running dispute that had been stalled for years and sends it back to lower courts for further proceedings. It concerns property once controlled by Standard Oil, ExxonMobil's predecessor, including refineries, terminals and more than 100 petrol stations in Cuba.The court's ruling was approved by 6-3, with the six conservative justices in the majority and the three liberal justices dissenting. The judges said Cuba does not have sovereign immunity in this case under the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 18:03 LONDON
China's carrier Fujian crosses Taiwan Strait, Taipei says
Taiwan said on Tuesday that China's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, crossed the Taiwan Strait, in a move that Taipei described as closely monitored by its armed forces. The transit was the first use of that route since April, according to Taiwan's defence ministry. The announcement comes amid frequent Chinese military activity around the island, which Taiwan views as part of a sustained pressure campaign.Taiwan's defence ministry said the carrier was tracked using joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance methods, but gave no further operational details. It also released a black-and-white overhead image of the ship, although it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 17:30 LONDON
Iran rejects US claim that nuclear inspectors will return amid 60-day talks roadmap
Iran has rejected a US claim that nuclear inspectors will soon be allowed back into the country, deepening a dispute over what was agreed in the first round of talks between the two sides in Switzerland. Tehran said it had made no new commitments on inspections, after Vice-President JD Vance said discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency could happen as soon as Monday. The disagreement centres on access to nuclear sites damaged in last year's war with the United States and Israel.Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said there was no plan to allow inspectors to visit the bombed... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 14:01 LONDON
Iran says only a limited number of ships may pass daily through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has said that only a limited number of vessels will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz each day, adding a new restriction to the reopening of one of the world's most important energy chokepoints. The statement was reported on Tuesday by Iran's state news agency, citing a military official. It said the daily number would vary depending on conditions in the region.No figure was given for how many ships would be permitted to transit. The announcement comes after a peace agreement signed between the United States and Iran last week, which reopened the strait but did... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
Kenya orders halt to US-run Ebola facility after contempt ruling
Health Minister Aden Duale has told a court that he has ordered an immediate and complete halt to preparations for a US-run Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia air base. The move follows a contempt finding after he was accused of ignoring an earlier stop-work order. The site is near Nanyuki, about 125 miles, or 200 kilometres, from Nairobi.Duale said the suspension covers any intended construction, site preparation or related activity at the facility until the court hearing is concluded or further orders are issued. The project was announced in May for US citizens evacuated from the Democratic Republic of Congo,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 12:31 LONDON
Iran says technical talks with US in Switzerland conclude successfully
Iran says technical talks with the United States and mediators in Switzerland have concluded successfully, opening the way for the next phase of negotiations linked to ending the more than 100-day war. The discussions were described by Iranian officials as focused on how a framework agreement would be carried out in practice. The talks were held after a high-level committee meeting on Sunday to monitor implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, who led Iran's technical team, said the four-party talks ended with agreement on arrangements for future negotiations, including working groups and implementation mechanisms. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 10:33 LONDON
US eases Iran oil sanctions for 60 days after nuclear inspection deal
The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil for 60 days after Iran agreed to allow international nuclear inspectors back into the country. The latest development was reported as talks continued in Switzerland, where the two sides were also said to have reached agreement on the release of $12bn in frozen Iranian funds. The move comes amid negotiations linked to the wider conflict, which the supplied material says is now on day 116.Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said an agreement had been reached with the United States on the frozen funds after the Swiss talks. The reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 09:59 LONDON
Primary Elections Under Way in Maryland, Utah and New York as South Carolina Holds Runoff Races
Voters are heading to the polls in Maryland, Utah and New York for primary elections, while South Carolina is holding runoff contests to settle several races that were left without a clear winner on June 9. The voting comes with less than five months remaining before the United States midterm elections, which will help determine control of Congress. Redistricting has emerged as a central issue in several of the contests, adding to the stakes in races that could shape the balance of power in November.In Utah, Maryland and New York, the primaries are selecting party nominees for the final round... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 09:06 LONDON
Israel expands control in Hebron amid reported quiet annexation in Gaza
Israeli officials have described a new phase of territorial control in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron, while Israeli television has also reported what it called a policy of "creeping" or "quiet" annexation in Gaza. The developments were reported on 23 June and centre on moves that appear to extend Israeli authority without a formal declaration of annexation. In Hebron, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he had cancelled the 1997 Hebron Agreement and stripped the Palestinian municipality of planning authority over the Old City and the Ibrahimi Mosque.The row says Smotrich made the claim at the inauguration of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 07:33 LONDON
US judge blocks Trump administration use of SAVE database for voter-roll checks
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from using a revamped federal database to check citizenship status before voting, in a ruling that could affect how voter rolls are reviewed across the United States. US District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan said the updated Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, known as SAVE, could not be used in its current form.The decision is a setback for a central part of the administration's effort to tighten election administration through federal agencies. The judge sided with advocacy groups that argued the upgraded system aggregated sensitive personal data in a way that could... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 06:00 LONDON
Labour MPs mull leadership challenge to prevent Burnham coronation
At least two senior Labour MPs are considering leadership bids as the party prepares to choose a successor to Keir Starmer, in an effort to prevent Andy Burnham becoming prime minister without a full contest. Former defence minister Al Carns has said he is weighing whether to run, while Darren Jones, Sir Keir Starmer's chief secretary, has not ruled out a challenge, according to the supplied material. Labour MPs are increasingly discussing the possibility that Burnham could take office as early as 17 July, the day after nominations close.The timetable set out in the rows gives potential candidates from 9... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 04:31 LONDON
Trump says military action against Iran remains on the table over nuclear issue
US President Donald Trump has said military action against Iran remains possible if Tehran does not honour its commitments, while arguing that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is more important than the risk of a global economic downturn. He made the remarks at the Oval Office on Monday, directly addressing questions about whether renewed strikes could trigger wider economic damage. Trump said a nuclear-armed Iran would pose a greater threat than any fallout from conflict.Asked whether he was willing to risk a worldwide recession by striking Iran again if a deal collapses, Trump said: "Nuclear weapon supersedes depression."... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 02:59 LONDON
Qatar gas plant blast leaves 13 dead, including 12 Indians, as investigation continues at Ras Laffan
Qatar has confirmed that 13 people were killed and 66 injured in an explosion at a gas processing facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday night. The Indian Embassy in Doha said 12 of the dead were Indian nationals, while Qatari officials said the incident was caused by a technical malfunction during operations. Authorities said the injured are stable and receiving medical treatment.Energy Minister Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi said the blast was an accident and not sabotage or hostile in nature. He said none of the injured were in life-threatening condition, and the fire caused by the explosion... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 01:02 LONDON
Peter Murrell to be sentenced in Edinburgh over SNP embezzlement
Former Scottish National Party chief executive Peter Murrell is due to be sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh after admitting that he embezzled more than £400,000 from the party. The 61-year-old, who was once one of the most powerful figures in Scottish politics, pleaded guilty last month and has been remanded in custody since then. The case centres on money taken from the party over a 12-year period and used for personal purchases.At a hearing on 25 May, Murrell admitted embezzling £400,310.65 from the party between 2010 and 2022. The court was told the funds were used to buy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 00:00 LONDON
Hungary PM launches sweeping reform drive to dismantle Orban-era power network
Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar has announced a wide-ranging reform drive aimed at dismantling what he described as the political and economic network built under former leader Viktor Orban. In a speech to parliament on Monday, Magyar unveiled a package he called Operation Cleansing Fire, with plans that include a new constitution, a new anti-corruption office, institutional purges and the removal of the president. The announcement marks one of the most ambitious political resets in Hungary since Magyar took office in April.The proposed measures are tied to a broader effort to unlock 16.4 billion euros in frozen European Union funds,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 23:00 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 1,000 cases as deaths rise to 254
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported that its Ebola outbreak has now passed 1,000 confirmed cases, with the total rising to 1,003 and deaths increasing to 254. The latest figures were confirmed by the National Institute of Public Health and show that transmission is still continuing in the country's east. Health teams remain focused on Ituri province, where almost all cases have been recorded, while North Kivu and South Kivu have also been affected.The outbreak was declared on 15 May and is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, a form of the virus for which there is... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 20:59 LONDON
Three dead in shooting in Montreal Jewish neighbourhood, including police officer and suspect
A shooting in a Jewish neighbourhood of Montreal on Monday left three people dead, including a police officer, a resident and the suspected shooter. Local police said the incident took place in an area known for kosher restaurants and supermarkets used by the city's Jewish community. Officers urged residents to avoid the area while the investigation continued.Montreal police said in a statement that one of their officers had died in the line of duty. They also separately confirmed the deaths of a suspect and a resident. The identity of the resident was not immediately known, and police said they were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 20:32 LONDON
Lewis Hawkes named in Edinburgh court over alleged terror-linked knife attacks
A 36-year-old Scottish man has been named after appearing in court in Edinburgh over a series of alleged knife attacks linked to a terrorist connection. Lewis Hawkes appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court charged with five counts of attempted murder, according to the Crown Office. The case centres on incidents in the Scottish capital that were captured on CCTV and have prompted a criminal investigation.The footage reportedly showed a topless man driving erratically before abandoning his car and lunging at a black man and a delivery rider while holding two large knives. He is also alleged to have thrown an axe... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 19:06 LONDON
Clive Davis dies aged 94 in Manhattan after recent respiratory problems
Clive Davis, the Grammy-winning record producer and music executive, has died aged 94. His family confirmed that he died at home in Manhattan on Monday. The death follows a recent hospital stay for upper respiratory problems.Davis was admitted to a New York City hospital on 29 May for upper respiratory issues and was sent home days later to recuperate. A representative said at the time that he was in good spirits and happy to be recovering at home. The family confirmation was reported to The New York Times, according to the supplied material.Davis spent more than 50 years in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 17:35 LONDON
UK issues rare red extreme-heat warning as temperatures near 40C
The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for extreme heat across parts of England and Wales, with temperatures forecast to reach 40C in some places. The warning covers London, parts of the Midlands, south-east Wales and southern England, and will run from 09:00 BST on Wednesday until 21:00 BST on Thursday. Forecasters say the heat will be intensified by high humidity, with significant disruption to daily life expected.The agency said the conditions could lead to serious illness and a danger to life, alongside travel disruption and wider pressure on public services. Amber weather warnings are also in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 17:32 LONDON
India hosts BRICS security talks as Doval meets Iranian and Ethiopian officials
India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has held separate meetings in New Delhi with senior security officials from Iran and Ethiopia ahead of the BRICS national security advisers' gathering. The talks come as India prepares to host the bloc's leaders later this year and as BRICS members exchange views on shared security concerns. The meetings also took place against the backdrop of ongoing US-Iran talks in Switzerland over the conflict in West Asia.Doval met Ghadir Nezamipour, Iran's deputy national security adviser and deputy secretary for defence affairs at the Supreme National Security Council. According to an official statement, both sides... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 17:30 LONDON
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi expected to visit India and Guwahati from July 1 to 3
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to visit India from July 1 to 3, with Guwahati likely to host the bilateral summit, according to sources. If confirmed, it would be her first bilateral visit to India since taking office in October last year. The trip would also mark an early test of the relationship between the two governments under Takaichi's leadership.Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Takaichi in France on the sidelines of the G7 leaders' summit last week, where he said he had a "great interaction" with her. Modi added that India and Japan would continue to deepen ties... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 15:32 LONDON
Guinea bans raw gold exports to push domestic refining
Guinea has imposed an immediate ban on exports of unrefined gold, in a move designed to force more of the country's precious metal to be processed at home. President Mamadi Doumbouya announced the policy after meeting industrial and artisanal gold producers and buyers, saying raw gold would no longer leave the country. The decision is intended to increase local value addition and capture more of the economic benefit from one of Guinea's main exports.The authorities said the rule takes effect at once and requires all gold to be processed within Guinea before export. They also warned foreign companies operating in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 15:00 LONDON
Pakistan issues nationwide alert over heavy rain, flooding and glacial lake outburst risk
Pakistan's disaster authority has issued a nationwide alert warning of thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, urban flooding and the risk of glacial lake outburst floods over the next 12 to 24 hours. The warning covers vulnerable northern areas, including Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as well as Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Officials said provincial and district administrations have been placed on high alert and told to keep drainage systems clear.The National Disaster Management Authority said the weather window is critical as the country prepares for what could be a fourth consecutive year of severe monsoon conditions, expected later this month. The alert specifically identified... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 14:30 LONDON
US strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific kills two as survivors reported
The United States military says it has carried out another strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing at least two people. US Southern Command said the vessel was operating along a known drug-smuggling route when it was hit. The command also said there were six male survivors and that it had notified the US Coast Guard.The attack took place on Sunday and was disclosed in a post on Monday. SOUTHCOM did not provide details on how the survivors were rescued or what condition they were in. It also did not present evidence that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 14:00 LONDON
UK Parliament to debate petition on alleged Israeli influence in British politics
The UK Parliament is expected to debate a petition calling for an inquiry into alleged Israeli influence on British politics on Monday. The petition has passed the threshold needed to trigger a parliamentary debate after gathering 118,306 signatures. The debate is due to be broadcast on the parliament's YouTube channel.The petition was launched on 28 January by a member of the public, Andy Kalil. It says there are concerns about reported Israeli state-linked and pro-Israel lobbying activity in UK politics, and argues that the scope and impact of any such influence campaigns should be examined. It also links the issue... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 12:00 LONDON
Sev.en Global Investments sues CS Energy over Callide power station failures
A joint venture partner in Queensland's Callide power station has launched a Federal Court lawsuit against the state-owned operator, CS Energy, seeking more than $1 billion. Czech-based Sev.en Global Investments says repeated failures at the plant have caused major losses in generation capacity over the past five years. The legal action was filed on Friday in Australia and centres on three separate incidents at the power station.Sev.en Global Investments said the failures led to the loss of more than 1,700 days of generation capacity. It said it is seeking to recover losses linked to those outages and the cost of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 11:03 LONDON
Heavy monsoon rains trigger landslides and cut Shillong-Dawki road in Meghalaya
Heavy monsoon rain has triggered landslides across parts of Northeast India, with Meghalaya among the worst affected areas. In the state, a major landslide has completely cut the Shillong-Dawki road, a key route linking the capital Shillong with Dawki near the Bangladesh border. Authorities have closed the road from the landslide site onwards until further notice.Officials said the closure follows severe rainfall recorded on Sunday at several stations in East Khasi Hills. The IMD station at Mawsynram registered 526.5 mm, while RKM Sohra recorded 470.4 mm and Mawkywrat 385 mm. The Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills said repair and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 10:04 LONDON
China expands retaliation against 10 U.S. firms as finance ministry bars purchases from 46 companies
China has widened its retaliation against U.S. companies by imposing export controls on 10 American firms and separately barring government agencies from buying products from 46 others. The measures were announced on Monday by China's Commerce Ministry and Finance Ministry, and were presented as a response to recent U.S. restrictions on Chinese companies. Beijing said the export controls cover dual-use items, meaning goods that can be used in both civilian and military settings.The Commerce Ministry said Chinese exporters would be prohibited from supplying dual-use items to the listed entities, and that the restrictions also apply to organisations or individuals in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 10:01 LONDON
Australia signs $2.5bn over-the-horizon radar export deal with Canada
Australia has signed a $2.5 billion deal to sell Canada an over-the-horizon radar system, in what is being described as the country's most valuable defence export ever. The system will be used to help Canada monitor the Arctic, extending a technology modelled on Australia's Jindalee Operational Radar Network, or JORN. The agreement marks the first time Australia has sold the technology abroad.The deal was announced on 22 June and follows a March commitment by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to spend billions on the project. Canada's secretary for defence procurement, Stephen Fuhr, said the agreement represented a significant shift in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 06:32 LONDON
US and Iran talks in Switzerland move forward after brief walkout
The United States and Iran have made further progress in high-level talks in Switzerland, after a tense start that included a brief walkout by Iranian negotiators. According to the latest confirmed details, the two sides reached several key understandings during their first high-level session in the country. Those understandings include a 60-day timeline to finalise a deal, the creation of a High Level Committee to oversee the negotiations, and communication mechanisms for the Strait of Hormuz.The talks were described as continuing after the initial disruption, with a US official saying discussions were expected to run into the early hours of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 05:29 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
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
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
The role of community policing in nurturing acceptance
In a highly polarized world and a highly volatile situation, many wars are perturbing the lives of many, forcing governments to take real measures to protect their citizens. Away from the geopolitical analysis and speculation, I would like to highlight one of many important aspects related to war preparation, which is the protocol of living in community shelters, historically comparable to the use of air raid shelters during major conflicts. During the war in Lebanon in the mid-eighties, I published an article about this protocol, and it seems very relevant to these days. 1- This is not your house: A... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 07:35 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
