Iran attacks US-linked sites in Kuwait and Bahrain after US strikes on Iran
Iran has launched ballistic missiles and drones at US-linked military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, in a sharp escalation after US strikes on Iranian targets. The attacks were reported on Sunday and were directed at the US Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait and the US Fifth Naval Fleet at Port Salman in Bahrain. The incident has deepened tensions in the Gulf and added pressure to a fragile ceasefire that had already been under strain.The IRGC said it carried out the strikes in response to US attacks on five Iranian targets, while US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 10:29 LONDON
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US and Iran trade fresh strikes after ceasefire violations near Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh strikes after renewed attacks on shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, deepening a confrontation that both sides say has broken a provisional ceasefire. According to the supplied report, US military aircraft and navy jets struck Iranian military infrastructure on Saturday after Tehran targeted the Panama-flagged M/T Kiku tanker with a one-way drone attack. The latest exchange adds to a fast-moving series of retaliatory actions that have widened concern over the security of the waterway.US Central Command said the strikes hit surveillance infrastructure, communications systems, air defence sites, drone storage facilities and mine-laying... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 08:59 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
UAE delegation holds Washington meetings on trade, finance and illicit finance
WASHINGTON, 28th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, led a UAE delegation during a visit to Washington D.C. The delegation included Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology.During this visit, Al Hajeri and members of the UAE delegation conducted a number of constructive meetings with senior officials from the US Department of Commerce, the US Department of the Treasury, the Office of the US Trade Representative, and the US Department of State.Al Hajeri also met with the US G20 Sherpa, reaffirming the UAE's commitment as a host country to supporting the priorities of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 07:30 LONDON
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US strikes more Iranian targets as fragile ceasefire strains in Strait of Hormuz area
The United States said it struck 10 Iranian military targets on Saturday, widening its campaign as a fragile ceasefire came under renewed strain. US Central Command said the attacks hit multiple locations in and near the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway central to global energy shipping. The latest strikes followed an attack on a merchant vessel early on Saturday morning, according to the command.US Central Command said the targets included surveillance infrastructure, communications systems, air defence sites, drone storage facilities and minelayer capabilities. In a social media post, President Donald Trump said the strikes hit Iranian missile and drone storage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 04:30 LONDON
European Commission Vows Firm Response to Any New US Tariffs
The European Commission in Brussels has rejected US President Donald Trump's warning that tariffs of up to 100 percent could be imposed on exports from European countries that introduce new digital taxes on US technology companies. The Commission said the European Union and its member states retain the sovereign right to regulate economic activity within their territories in line with democratic values and international obligations. A Commission spokesperson said any unilateral measures targeting those policies would be unjustified. The EU, the spokesperson added, would respond swiftly and decisively to defend its rights and regulatory autonomy if Washington carried out the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 22:30 LONDON
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
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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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
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
Noontime News Recap: Gulf tensions flare as Russia strikes Ukraine and Trump threatens EU tariffs
Iran and the United States traded fresh accusations and military strikes in the Gulf, raising alarm that a fragile ceasefire is coming under renewed strain as tensions escalate again. 🔗Security incidents were also reported in Bahrain and Iraq, adding to the sense of widening instability across the Gulf and northern Iraq as the confrontation between Tehran and Washington deepens. 🔗In Ukraine, Russian overnight strikes killed at least two people and injured more than 20 across several regions, according to Ukrainian officials, in another reminder that the war remains highly active despite repeated international calls for restraint. 🔗China reported a deadly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Jun 2026 12:03 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
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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
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
Wall Street closes mixed as tech rout deepens, small caps and Dow resist the selloff
Executive summary: U.S. markets finished sharply mixed, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 under pressure as megacap tech, chips, crypto and several commodities sold off hard. The Dow Jones and Russell 2000 held up better, suggesting a rotation away from the most crowded growth trades and into more cyclical or value-sensitive areas. The move was broad enough to hit Nvidia, Apple, Meta, Amazon, Tesla and the SOXX chip ETF, while silver, ether, bitcoin and WTI crude also fell sharply. Natural gas was one of the few notable gainers. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Jun 2026 21:15 LONDON
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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
Iran offers discounted crude to India after US sanctions waiver, refiners weigh return
Iranian oil sellers are approaching Indian refiners with discounted crude after the United States temporarily eased sanctions on Tehran, according to industry sources cited in the supplied report. The outreach has reopened a narrow trade window for energy flows between Iran and India, but refiners are still weighing whether to buy. The discussions involve both the National Iranian Oil Company and intermediaries claiming to have been allocated oil by the Iranian state producer.Sources said NIOC is offering crude at $3 to $4 a barrel below comparable regional grades on a landed basis. Traders based in Singapore and Dubai are also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 16:02 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
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Iran rejects US-GCC statement after Bahrain ministerial meeting
Iran has condemned a joint statement by the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council as interventionist, irresponsible and provocative, escalating a diplomatic dispute over regional security, nuclear policy and maritime access. The criticism came on Friday after a ministerial meeting in Bahrain on June 25 that brought together US and Gulf officials. Tehran said the communique distorted regional realities and repeated positions it associates with Washington and Israel.Iran's Foreign Ministry said the statement was issued in a way that sought to pressure Tehran rather than encourage diplomacy. The communique followed talks in Manama co-chaired by US Secretary of State... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 15:30 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Lower as Tech, Crypto and Commodities Sell Off, While Small Caps and Dow Hold Up
Executive summary: U.S. markets opened with a sharp split at 9:40 a.m. New York time, led by heavy losses in technology, crypto-linked assets and several commodities, while the Dow and Russell 2000 managed modest gains. The Nasdaq Composite fell 5.2%, the S&P 500 dropped 2.4%, and the Russell 2000 rose 0.9%, underscoring a rotation away from high-beta growth and into parts of the market tied more closely to domestic cyclicals and value. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 26 Jun 2026 14:45 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
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
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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
Heathrow warns of lower passengers and profits as Middle East conflict hits traffic
Heathrow has said passenger numbers and profits are set to fall this year because the conflict in the Middle East is weighing on air travel demand. The airport, which describes itself as Europe's busiest, said the regional violence is creating notable downward pressure on traffic. It added that the impact could extend beyond the region and affect global travel demand for the rest of the year.In its latest investor report, Heathrow forecast a 1.1% decline in total passengers to 83.6 million. It also said profits are expected to fall by £147 million year on year, and by £60 million compared... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 10:07 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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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
France and Vanuatu begin talks over disputed Matthew and Hunter islands
France and Vanuatu have begun formal negotiations over the future of Matthew and Hunter islands, two small volcanic islands east of New Caledonia that have been at the centre of a sovereignty dispute for decades. Vanuatu is seeking to secure sovereignty over the islands, which remain under French control as part of New Caledonia. The talks mark a new phase in a long-running territorial disagreement that has been politically sensitive in both countries.The islands lie about 300 kilometres east of New Caledonia and are described as rugged, mineral-rich and volcanically active. Matthew Island and Hunter Island are separated by about... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 20:30 LONDON
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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
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
Strait of Hormuz tanker backlog grows as barnacles slow post-ceasefire reopening
The Strait of Hormuz is facing a new shipping problem after the ceasefire that ended the Iran-Israel-US war was expected to restore traffic quickly. Instead, hundreds of tankers remain anchored in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, leaving one of the world's most important oil chokepoints only partly reopened. The immediate obstacle is no longer only security, but also marine growth on ships that have been idle for months.According to Saudi Aramco chief executive Amin Nasser, more than 600 tankers were stuck inside the Persian Gulf as of mid-May 2026, with another 240 waiting outside the strait. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 10:00 LONDON
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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
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
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
Strait of Hormuz traffic surges to highest level since war began
At least 35 cargo ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, marking the busiest day in the waterway since the Middle East war began in late February. The figure was reported by the data platform Kpler and comes a week after an announcement of a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States. The rebound is notable because the strait is a strategic passage for global trade in hydrocarbons and other goods.The reported traffic level was still well below peacetime volumes, when about 120 ships passed through the strait each day. During the war, from 1 March to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 11:33 LONDON
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India Welcomes US-Iran Memorandum With Cautious Optimism at BRICS Meeting in New Delhi
India's national security adviser Ajit Doval said on Tuesday that New Delhi welcomes the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran with "cautious optimism". He said the deal could help energy security and described the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as a welcome development. The remarks were made at the 16th BRICS national security advisers' meeting in New Delhi, where representatives from China, Russia and Iran were also present.Doval said India hoped the memorandum would work, adding that it could support energy security at a time of wider geopolitical uncertainty. He referred to BRICS as a "very... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 09:00 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
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
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
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
Trump attacks Starmer and Meloni on social media over Iran, migration and energy
Donald Trump has used social media to launch fresh attacks on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, sharpening tensions with two of Washington's closest European partners. In posts published on Sunday, June 21, the US president said Starmer would leave office and urged Meloni to support action against Iran. The comments were posted on Truth Social and focused on migration, energy and Iran policy.Trump said Starmer had "failed badly" to deal with migration and energy issues in the United Kingdom, and predicted that the British leader would soon be out of office. He then turned... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jun 2026 22:06 LONDON
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Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
The 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 Glass Elevator to Nowhere: A World Trapped in a Chocolate Factory
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Apr 2026 09:44 LONDON
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
