US announces new round of Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington next week amid renewed ceasefire
The United States has said a new round of talks between Israel and Lebanon will take place in Washington next week, following a renewed ceasefire announcement in Lebanon. The State Department said the meetings are scheduled for June 23 and 25 and are intended to move the two sides toward a lasting peace. The announcement comes as cross-border fighting involving Hezbollah has continued to complicate efforts to stabilise the border.According to the State Department, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on Friday with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun about the talks. The department said Rubio stressed that bilateral negotiations between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 22:59 LONDON
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US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off amid fighting in Lebanon
Iran's deputy foreign minister has said Tehran is still ready to continue diplomacy with Washington, but only if the United States shows the same seriousness and ensures that Israel stops its attacks on Lebanon. Saeed Khatibzadeh said Iran was prepared to move forward "step by step" after the planned meeting in Switzerland was called off. The cancellation also came after US Vice President JD Vance cancelled his planned trip to Switzerland.Officials had previously said the two sides were due to meet in Burgenstock, with Pakistan and Qatar acting as mediators, to begin negotiations on issues set out in the memorandum... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 21:59 LONDON
Afghanistan says it carried out air strikes inside Pakistan amid border tensions
Afghanistan has said it carried out air strikes inside Pakistan, targeting what it described as hideouts used by armed groups and hostile intelligence-linked bases. The strikes were reported on Friday by Afghanistan's defence ministry, which said they took place on Thursday night. The areas named were in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, both of which border Afghanistan.According to the ministry, the targets were bases allegedly used in cooperation with hostile intelligence circles to plan and organise attacks against Afghanistan. The statement did not specify how the attack was carried out, but said the air force was involved. It also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 18:59 LONDON
US to end South Africa HIV funding over Afrikaner persecution claims
The United States says it will stop funding HIV and AIDS programmes in South Africa, in a move tied to allegations that Pretoria has failed to protect the white-minority Afrikaner community. The decision affects support that has been central to South Africa's response to HIV, a virus that still affects more than eight million people in the country. South Africa's health ministry said it had not been informed of the move and said it had long been working on a self-reliance plan.The funding had been provided through the President's Emergency Fund for Aids Relief, known as Pepfar, at an estimated... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 18:32 LONDON
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Russia renews strikes on Ukraine after biggest-ever drone attack on Moscow
Russia has renewed strikes on Ukraine after what Russian officials described as the biggest-ever drone attack on Moscow, in a rapid escalation that has left civilians dead on both sides. Ukrainian officials said three people were killed in the latest Russian attacks, including an eight-year-old girl in the central Dnipropetrovsk region. The strikes came a day after Ukraine's drone assault on the Russian capital, which Russian authorities said killed another eight-year-old girl in the Moscow region and set fire to a major oil refinery.Between late Thursday and early Friday, Russia launched 90 drones at Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian air... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 17:03 LONDON
Confusion over reported renewed closure in the Strait of Hormuz amid warning shots and ship warnings
Confusion has emerged in the Strait of Hormuz after reports that Iran had reclosed the waterway, a key route for global energy shipments. The reports raised fresh concern over access to one of the world's busiest transit chokepoints. They also cast doubt on the recently signed US-Iran memorandum of understanding, according to the supplied material.An Iranian activist, Ilia Hashemi, said on Friday that there were reports of warning shots fired in the area and that ships had been told not to approach the strait. He later said the warning fire had stopped and that vessels were receiving no answer when... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 15:00 LONDON
Trump signals renewed focus on North Korea nuclear issue after Iran deal
United States President Donald Trump is said to be shifting attention toward North Korea's nuclear programme after Washington reached an agreement with Iran. South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung said Trump made the remark during a G7 dinner, telling him that "the time had come to pay attention to the North Korea issue." The comments suggest a possible change in the White House's immediate foreign policy focus, with Pyongyang back on the agenda after months in which Iran had been a central concern. Lee said he raised the limits of sanctions on North Korea during the discussion, arguing that they... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 13:02 LONDON
Israeli strikes in south Lebanon as four soldiers killed in combat and 18 reported dead
Israel said four of its soldiers were killed when a tank was hit during an operation near Kfar Tebnit in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military said the deaths occurred in combat, while also reporting that it had carried out strikes across southern Lebanon overnight. Lebanon's health ministry said at least 18 people were killed in those strikes.The latest reporting adds that strikes were seen around Nabatiyeh al-Faouqa, Choukine and Kfar Sir, with further attacks reported near Baalbek. Thick smoke was visible above several villages, and rescue teams, ambulances, civil defence crews and army units were deployed to strike locations in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
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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
US strike kills 3 on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Eastern Pacific
The United States military says it has carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people it described as narco-terrorists. The attack took place on Thursday and was presented by US officials as part of a wider campaign against boats they say are involved in drug trafficking. The vessel was said to be operating on a route used for narcotics movement from Latin America towards the United States.US Southern Command said in a social media statement that it had conducted a "lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organisations". It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 10:32 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Nikkei Extends Rally, Kospi Surges, and Metals Sell Off
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp split in risk appetite. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose +2.4% and the Kospi jumped +11.7%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell -1.3%. Commodities were under pressure, with gold, silver, platinum, palladium and WTI crude all lower, even as natural gas edged higher. The dollar was firmer against the yen and slightly stronger versus the yuan, adding another layer to the cross-asset tone. [Continue Reading]
United States and Iran sign truce agreement as nuclear and Lebanon issues remain unresolved
The United States and Iran have officially signed a truce agreement, but the deal leaves major questions unanswered. According to the document, the two sides now have 60 days to work through the remaining issues needed to end the war definitively. The most sensitive points still under discussion are the nuclear file and the situation on the Lebanon front.The agreement was signed after an initial accord between the presidents of the United States and Iran on Wednesday, 17 June. The text is described as a 14-point memorandum of understanding and was released by the United States. It includes guarantees that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 04:30 LONDON
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Scottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South in first Westminster by-election victory in more than 50 years
The Scottish Conservatives have won the Westminster by-election in Aberdeen South, taking the seat from the SNP in a result that marks their first such victory in more than 50 years. The contest was triggered after the SNP's Stephen Flynn resigned from the House of Commons following his election to Holyrood. The result comes alongside a separate SNP hold in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry, where Lara Bird retained the seat for the party.Douglas Lumsden, a Scottish Conservative MSP and former oil and gas worker, won Aberdeen South by a margin of more than 6,000 votes. The Conservatives took more than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 03:03 LONDON
Tokyo Opens Higher as Nikkei Surges, Energy and Metals Slide Across Asia-Pacific
Executive summary: Tokyo led a mixed Asia-Pacific open, with the Nikkei 225 jumping +3.2% and the Nikkei 225 ETF rising +2.4%. The move came alongside a sharp drop in WTI crude, weaker gold and silver, and a stronger dollar against the yen. South Korea’s Kospi also posted an outsized gain, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and China’s yuan were little changed to weaker. [Continue Reading]
Two earthquakes hit western New South Wales within 150 minutes, including tremor at Cadia mine
Two small earthquakes have struck western New South Wales within about 150 minutes of each other, with one recorded inside the Newmont Cadia Gold Mine site south of Orange. The stronger of the two measured magnitude 3.4 and was detected about 1 kilometre underground at around 5:45am on Friday. A second quake, measuring magnitude 3.2, was recorded north-west of Wilcannia earlier in the morning.Geoscience Australia said about 100 people reported feeling the Cadia tremor, including residents in Orange, Millthorpe, Blayney and Oberon. Blayney Shire Mayor Bruce Reynolds, who lives about 12 kilometres from the epicentre, said the shaking lasted about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 01:05 LONDON
US-Iran reconstruction fund becomes Washington flashpoint as Trump and Vance reject taxpayer funding
The proposed $300 billion reconstruction and economic development plan for Iran has become a political flashpoint in Washington after fresh comments from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The issue centres on a memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The agreement says regional partners should develop a definitive plan with at least $300 billion for Iran's reconstruction and economic development.Trump moved to distance the United States from any direct payment, writing on social media that there is no $300 billion payment to Iran by the US. Vance also said the plan... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 21:29 LONDON
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China pushes for stronger Global South representation in global governance
China's foreign minister Wang Yi has presented a new white paper calling for a more equitable system of global governance and greater representation for emerging economies and developing countries. The document argues that the United Nations should be strengthened and that the Global South should have a larger voice in international decision-making. It comes as Beijing seeks to present itself as a champion of developing countries in a period of conflict and economic strain.Wang said emerging economies remain underrepresented in global governance institutions, according to the material released in Beijing. He framed China's position as one in which all countries... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 20:33 LONDON
Israel cuts contact with EU foreign policy chief over reported apartheid remarks
Israel has said it is suspending contact with the European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, after reports that she compared Israel's treatment of Palestinians with apartheid. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said he had "no choice" but to sever contact unless Kallas retracts the reported remarks. The dispute has quickly become a public diplomatic row between Israel and one of the EU's most senior foreign policy figures.The row was triggered by a report that Kallas made the comments during high-level talks with Mexican officials in May. According to the report, she drew a comparison between Israel's policies in Gaza and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 20:31 LONDON
Colombia heads to run-off as Abelardo de la Espriella and Ivan Cepeda vie for presidency
Colombia is heading to a presidential run-off on Sunday, with far-right outsider Abelardo de la Espriella facing left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda in a contest that has sharpened the choice between continuity and change. The vote comes less than a month after the first round, in which neither candidate won the majority needed to avoid a second round. The result will determine who succeeds outgoing President Gustavo Petro.De la Espriella took the lead in the first round on May 31 with 43.7 percent of the vote, while Cepeda followed with 40.9 percent. The gap was narrower in the earlier summary of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 17:07 LONDON
Russian shadow fleet tanker enters English Channel after Smyrtos boarding
A Russian shadow fleet tanker has entered the English Channel for the first time since UK forces boarded the Smyrtos, according to ship-tracking data reviewed on Wednesday. The vessel, Forwarder, was seen entering the waterway on Wednesday evening and then sailing south. It is broadcasting Dongying in China as its destination.The tanker is Russian-flagged and left Primorsk last week after loading oil, with satellite imagery showing it departed the Baltic Sea port on 12 June. Forwarder was sanctioned by the UK, the US and the EU in 2025, and the British government has accused it of smuggling oil from Russia.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 12:31 LONDON
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More than 13,000 seal pups die on Heard Island amid H5N1 outbreak
More than 13,000 southern elephant seal pups have died on Heard Island, an Australian external territory in the subantarctic Indian Ocean, after testing confirmed the spread of H5N1 bird flu among wildlife on the island and nearby McDonald Island. Government scientists observed the mass mortality during drone and ground surveys carried out in October 2025 and January 2026. The deaths were recorded on Heard Island, about 4,000km south-west of Perth and 1,700km north of Antarctica.The findings, which have been submitted as a preprint research paper, say death rates among seal pups averaged 76% across the island and reached as high... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 06:33 LONDON
Oil falls and Asian stocks rally after US-Iran interim peace deal
Oil prices fell and Asian equities rose on Thursday after the United States and Iran signed an interim peace agreement that eased fears of further disruption to global energy supplies. Brent crude dropped as much as 1.6 percent in early Asian trading, while benchmark indices in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan moved higher. The market reaction came after several days of volatility linked to the war between the two countries and renewed concern over the security of shipping routes in the Gulf.Brent crude was down 1.9 percent in Asia, with August futures at $78.07 by 04:30 GMT, leaving the benchmark... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 06:01 LONDON
Tokyo Opens With Risk Appetite Surging as Nikkei Breaks Higher, Oil Slides and Gold Firms
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets opened with a sharp risk-on tone, led by a powerful rally in Japan and South Korea, while WTI crude fell hard and safe-haven metals advanced. The Nikkei 225 jumped +6.3% to 70,163.71, the Kospi surged +14.2%, and the ASX 200 gained +3.9%. The move came alongside a steep drop in WTI crude of -11.5% and a firmer gold price, signaling a market backdrop shaped by lower energy costs, stronger equity momentum and a rotation into metals. [Continue Reading]
Drone neutralised near South Korea training camp in Guadalajara during World Cup security operation
Mexican military forces have intercepted and brought down an unregistered drone near the South Korean national team's training camp in Guadalajara, according to a federal official. The incident took place as the team prepared for its World Cup match against Mexico, and was described as part of the security operation around the tournament. Officials said specialised equipment was used to detect the drone before it was neutralised.A federal agent said the drone was detected near the training ground, but did not say when the incident occurred. The official also said it was not clear whether any arrests were made. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 00:30 LONDON
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Modi warns G7 war shocks are hitting the Global South in Evian
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told G7 leaders that disruptions caused by the war in West Asia are likely to weigh on the Global South for a considerable period. Speaking at the outreach session in Evian-les-Bains in eastern France, he said the most vulnerable countries should not be left to bear the burden of these crises alone. He linked the conflict to pressure on fuel, fertiliser and food supply chains, and said international financial institutions should help developing countries absorb the shocks.Modi said the war has affected supplies of LPG, LNG, diesel, petrol and fertilisers, with the near-closure of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 19:30 LONDON
Trump delays DNI confirmation amid legislative standoff over surveillance and voter ID
President Donald Trump has delayed the confirmation of his nominee for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, in a move tied to a broader legislative standoff in Washington. Trump said acting DNI Bill Pulte will remain in the role for now while he presses lawmakers to act on surveillance and voter identification legislation. The decision affects leadership of the office that oversees the United States intelligence community.Trump announced the change in a Truth Social post on Wednesday and said Clayton had been due to appear before a Senate confirmation hearing that afternoon. According to the post, Trump directed Clayton not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 18:06 LONDON
DR Congo Ebola outbreak worsens as armed men abduct six-year-old patient in Butembo
Authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are searching for a six-year-old Ebola patient and her mother after armed men stormed Wanamahika Hospital in Butembo and took the child away. Local health official Dr Lubambo Maboko Gaston said the men were "very angry" and carried knives, according to the statement cited in the report. It is not clear whether the men knew the child, but the incident has added to concern around treatment centres during the current outbreak.Gaston urged the child and her mother to return to a health centre, warning that they risked worsening their health and infecting relatives... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 13:29 LONDON
Flash flooding hits Jaén after torrential 20-minute downpour
A violent burst of rain has caused flash flooding in the Spanish city of Jaén, turning streets into fast-moving channels and prompting an emergency response. The downpour struck around 8pm local time on Tuesday and lasted about 20 minutes, according to the supplied report. Water swept through parts of the city and surrounding areas, leaving roads, terraces and lower-lying spaces inundated.Local weather officials said about 30 litres of rain fell in that short period. Police and firefighters received 110 calls about flooding in garages and basements, showing how quickly the storm overwhelmed parts of the city. Council officials declared a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 12:32 LONDON
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Russian warship warning shots near UK-flagged yacht in Channel as Starmer calls incident reckless
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has described as "reckless" the firing of warning shots by a Russian frigate near a UK-flagged civilian yacht in the English Channel. The incident took place on Tuesday about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight, outside UK territorial waters, according to statements from the British and Russian defence ministries. Starmer said the episode was "deeply concerning" but did not amount to anything more sinister, while stressing that Russia remains aggressive across Europe.The Russian Ministry of Defence said the frigate Admiral Grigorovich fired warning shots after its crew spotted the yacht Bright Future... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 11:33 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific Close Mixed as Nikkei Surges, Kospi Jumps, and Oil Slides Sharply
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific trading ended with a sharp risk-on tone in Japan and South Korea, while Hong Kong lagged. The Nikkei 225 closed at 69,902.25, up 8.853%, and the Kospi surged 14.577% to 8,857.78. Commodities were also active, with WTI crude falling 11.487% to 75.13 and gold, silver, platinum, and palladium all posting solid gains. The move points to a powerful rotation across equities and commodities, with FX relatively steady and the yen slightly firmer against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
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FBI says it foiled White House UFC attack plot as five men are charged
The FBI says it has arrested five men across four US states over an alleged plot to attack a UFC event at the White House, with prosecutors saying the plan involved explosive-laden drones, sniper fire and a second wave of attackers. The Department of Justice said the men were charged with conspiracy to commit murder after what it described as a multi-state operation. The alleged target was Sunday's invite-only event on the White House South Lawn, which drew an estimated 4,300 people inside the venue and another 85,000 watching nearby.The suspects were identified as Tycen C Proper, 19, Bryan Omar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 02:59 LONDON
US Marines plan permanent weapons stockpile in Victoria, with Bandiana warehouses due next year
The US Marine Corps is planning a permanent weapons and equipment stockpile in Victoria, according to tender documents cited in the supplied material. The stockpile is expected to be kept in Melbourne before being transferred to new warehouse facilities at Bandiana, in rural north-east Victoria. The arrangement would be the first land stockpile for the Marine Corps in Australia.The documents say the stockpile is expected to reach full capacity by 2028. Warehouses are due to be constructed next year at the Australian military base at Bandiana, and the plan was approved last July, according to the material. A Marine Corps... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 22:03 LONDON
Modi and Trump meet briefly at G7 summit in France ahead of bilateral talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met briefly on Tuesday at the G7 leaders' summit in Evian, in eastern France. It was their first face-to-face encounter since their meeting at the White House in February 2025. A structured bilateral meeting was scheduled for Wednesday on the sidelines of the summit.The encounter comes as India and the United States try to repair ties that were strained in 2025. The supplied material says the strain followed Trump's claims of mediation between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor, as well as Washington's decision to impose heavy tariffs on Delhi. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 16:36 LONDON
Lebanese residents rush back to southern homes after US-Iran deal announcement
Thousands of Lebanese displaced by the conflict in the south are moving back towards their homes after news of a US-Iran deal, despite warnings from Lebanese authorities to wait until conditions improve. The return flow is being reported in areas including Ain Baal in the Tyre district, where residents had previously fled bombardment and sought shelter elsewhere. The movement comes as Israeli forces are still said to occupy nearly 20% of Lebanon, leaving the security picture uncertain.The supplied report says the return began after the ceasefire announcement, with cars and motorcycles heading south carrying families who had spent months in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 15:31 LONDON
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Trump touts US-Iran ceasefire framework at G7 as Geneva signing nears
US President Donald Trump has said the conflict with Iran is now "finished" and warned that Tehran would face severe consequences if it tries to obtain a nuclear weapon. Speaking on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, he said the ceasefire framework with Iran was a "wall to a nuclear weapon" and that the only issue that mattered to him was ensuring Iran never gets one. He also said the focus of US diplomacy would now shift to Ukraine, signalling that the Iran file is moving into a new phase.Trump said a memorandum of understanding between the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 12:59 LONDON
Wildfires burn through Riverside County in southern California as evacuations ordered
Wildfires have burned through more than 2,000 acres in Riverside County in southern California, prompting evacuation orders in parts of the area. Shelters have been set up for displaced residents as crews work to contain the blaze. Aerial footage showed a helicopter dropping water on the fire as it spread through the night.The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said more than 40 fire engines and over 250 personnel had been deployed to tackle the fire. The incident was reported on Monday, with the flames still active as vehicles were seen travelling on roads close to the affected area.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 11:02 LONDON
US B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base as eight aboard are confirmed dead
Officials at Edwards Air Force Base in California have now confirmed that all eight people aboard a US Air Force B-52 bomber were killed when the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff. The crash happened at about 11:20am local time on Monday during a routine test mission, and the aircraft burst into flames as it hit the ground. Military officials said the scene was heavily charred, with very little left of the bomber visible after the fire.Colonel James Hayes, the deputy commander for the 412 Test Wing at Edwards, said the military had reviewed footage of the accident and concluded there... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 10:05 LONDON
Australia warns of potentially strongest El Niño in decades
Australia's weather bureau has warned that El Niño conditions have formed in the tropical Pacific and could intensify into one of the strongest events seen in decades. The agency said sea surface temperatures in the region have exceeded El Niño thresholds and that atmospheric indicators are now aligned with the pattern. It said forecasts point to a strong to very strong event, with around half of the models suggesting it could peak among the highest levels observed since 1950.The bureau said the developing event is linked to less rainfall in winter and spring, particularly on Australia's east coast, as well... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 08:35 LONDON
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Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Palu in central Sulawesi, Indonesia
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck part of Sulawesi in central Indonesia on Tuesday, causing damage in and around the city of Palu. The tremor sent residents into open areas and prompted hospitals to evacuate patients outside as a precaution. Images from the area showed damaged buildings, including partially collapsed roofs, broken walls and debris in the streets.The quake was centred about 43 kilometres east-southeast of Palu, according to the information provided by the US Geological Survey, and occurred at a depth of about 10 kilometres. Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency said it was still gathering information on damage, possible casualties... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 08:32 LONDON
Israel says Hezbollah fired rockets and mortars at troops in southern Lebanon
Israel says its forces intercepted rockets launched by Hezbollah towards troops in southern Lebanon, in a fresh exchange along the border. The Israel Defense Forces also said Hezbollah fired an anti-tank missile and multiple mortar shells in several incidents. The report points to continued military tension in an area that has remained volatile despite wider ceasefire efforts in the region.According to the account, the interception took place a short while before the report was published on 15 June. The military said the rockets were aimed at its troops in southern Lebanon, while the anti-tank missile and mortar fire were described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 22:32 LONDON
At least 31 killed as overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in northern Ethiopia
At least 31 people have been killed and dozens more injured after an overcrowded bus crashed in northern Ethiopia, police have confirmed. The vehicle was travelling towards Addis Ababa when it veered off a mountainous road and fell into a ravine in the Amhara region. The crash happened early on Monday on the Harego road, a zigzagging route surrounded by forest near the town of Dessie.Police said the bus plunged about 100 metres into the ravine after leaving the road. Images shared on social media showed a badly damaged vehicle broken apart beside a hillside, though the full scale of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 19:02 LONDON
Ukrainian drone strikes trigger fuel shortages and panic in annexed Crimea
Fuel shortages and long queues at petrol stations are being reported across annexed Crimea after a sustained Ukrainian drone campaign disrupted supply routes to the peninsula. In the latest account from the region, drivers near Simferopol waited for hours in kilometre-long lines to buy fuel, while some residents said the shortages were feeding wider anxiety about daily life and tourism. The disruption comes as Ukrainian drones continue to target roads and logistics links used to move fuel, ammunition and other supplies into Crimea.One Crimean Tatar resident described spending almost seven hours in a slow-moving queue at a gas station near... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 12:59 LONDON
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Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight on the White House South Lawn
A report published on 15 June says Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday with a deal on Iran and a UFC cage fight staged on the White House South Lawn. The account describes the event as taking place in Washington and presents it as a combined political and sporting spectacle. No further verified detail is available in the supplied material about the terms of the Iran deal or the fight itself.The report gives the date as 15 June 2026 and identifies the White House South Lawn as the venue for the cage fight. It also says the Iran deal was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 07:02 LONDON
Asian stocks surge and oil falls after US-Iran deal confirmation
Asian equity markets rose sharply on Monday after Washington and Tehran confirmed a deal to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The move came as investors reacted to the prospect of lower geopolitical risk to energy supplies and a possible easing of pressure on global inflation. Brent crude fell in response, while US stock futures also moved higher.Japan's Nikkei 225 benchmark index rose 5.5% in morning trading, while South Korea's Kospi climbed as much as 5.7%. Taiwan's Taiex gained as much as 2.7%, and Australia's ASX200 rose about 1.5%. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index was up... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 04:00 LONDON
Lowy report says China's missile reach against Australia is growing
A new Lowy Institute analysis says China already has the ability to threaten Australia's trade routes, subsea cables and critical infrastructure, while also developing a "real and growing" capacity to hit the Australian mainland with missiles. The report describes Beijing's military build-up as a "historic shift" with sharp consequences for Australia's security. It says the threat would become much greater if China secured a military base in the Pacific or developed longer-range bomber or drone platforms able to reach Australia.The analysis says China can already strike northern Australia with its DF-26 missile system if launched from its artificially built islands... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 01:00 LONDON
Israel expands de facto military control across Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, probe says
An investigation has found that Israeli forces now hold a de facto military footprint of about 1,000 sq km across Gaza, southern Lebanon and southern Syria. The report says the area under control extends well beyond declared boundaries and unannounced buffer zones. It describes the pattern as a widening of ground control during the war that began on 7 October 2023.The analysis compares official Israeli maps with satellite imagery, geographic information systems data and Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project statistics. It says military maps published after ceasefire agreements have not reflected the extent of operations on the ground.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 21:02 LONDON
11 skydivers and pilot killed in Missouri plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport
Eleven skydivers and a pilot have been killed after a plane crashed shortly after takeoff in the US state of Missouri. Officials said the aircraft, leased by a skydiving company, went down near Butler Memorial Airport in Bates County on Sunday morning. The crash happened about 200 yards from the airport after the plane failed to gain altitude and made a sharp left turn.A Bates County Emergency Management spokesperson said the aircraft took off at about 11:20 local time. The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane was a Pacific Aerospace P750 and confirmed it crashed while departing the airport. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Jun 2026 20:32 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
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GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
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
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
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
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
