Iran squad submits passports to US embassy in Ankara for World Cup visas
Iran's national football team has submitted passports to the United States embassy in Ankara as it seeks visas for the 2026 World Cup. The move comes as the squad prepares to travel via Turkiye and Spain before heading to its base in Mexico. All of Iran's matches at the tournament are scheduled to be played in the United States.Mehdi Taj, head of Iran's football federation, said on Friday that the process was being carried out under instructions from FIFA. He said he had discussed the visa issue with FIFA the previous day and was told to submit all passports to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 15:11 LONDON
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Ukraine says it struck five ships in Sea of Azov and confirms naval drone blast off Romania
Ukraine says it has struck five ships carrying what it described as illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territory. The strikes were announced by Ukraine's drone forces commander, Robert Brovdi, who said the vessels were involved in moving grain, military cargo and fuel. Ukraine also confirmed that one of its naval drones exploded off Romania's coast, with no injuries reported.Brovdi said the five vessels were hit overnight in the ports of Mariupol and Berdyansk, as well as in coastal waters of areas Ukraine describes as temporarily occupied territories. He said the ships had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 14:00 LONDON
Ireland to impose travel bans on two Israeli ministers, Martin says
Ireland is introducing travel bans on Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. The move was confirmed as Martin spoke at the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, Montenegro, and comes amid growing pressure within Europe for action against the two officials. Martin said their actions and words "amount to a desire to see the elimination of Palestinians from Palestine".The ministers named are Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich. Jim O'Callaghan, Ireland's justice minister, is introducing the bans, according to Martin. The Taoiseach said he believes there should be further measures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 13:03 LONDON
Russian drone strike near Kyiv kills four at food company
A Russian drone attack hit a food company near Kyiv on Friday, killing four people and setting off a fire at the site, according to the regional governor. The strike damaged an administrative building at the company and left part of the structure destroyed. The incident took place close to the Ukrainian capital, adding to the pressure on an area that has repeatedly been targeted during the war.Mykola Kalashnyk, the regional governor, said four people were killed in the attack. He said the drone strike caused a fire in an administrative building on the company's premises, and that parts of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 08:59 LONDON
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UN General Assembly elects five new Security Council members as Germany misses out
The United Nations General Assembly has elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the UN Security Council, filling five rotating seats for the next two-year term. Germany failed to win a place in the vote, after a contested race in which Austria and Portugal took the two seats available to the Western Europe and Others Group. The new members will take up their seats on 1 January 2027.The election was decided by secret ballot in the 193-member General Assembly. In the Western Europe contest, Portugal received 134 votes and Austria 131, while Germany won 104. In the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 00:59 LONDON
Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo spreads as vaccination efforts intensify
Health workers are racing to contain an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where more than 100 confirmed cases have now been reported in Ituri and additional cases have been identified in neighbouring North Kivu. Vaccination is under way at health facilities in the affected area, while aid workers and medical teams are trying to keep routine care going alongside the emergency response. The outbreak is unfolding in a region already affected by insecurity, and officials say violence against health facilities and community resistance are making containment harder.The latest figures in the supplied material point to a worsening... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 21:29 LONDON
Kuwait says airport drone strike killed Indian national and injured dozens
A drone strike on Kuwait International Airport killed an Indian national and injured at least 63 people, according to the supplied reports. The attack also damaged the airport, which is Kuwait's main civilian air hub, and disrupted a major transport facility at the centre of the latest regional escalation. The victim was identified as Manzoor Ahmed, a 55-year-old Indian tailor who had lived in Kuwait for nearly 30 years.The reports say Ahmed was travelling from Kuwait to Mumbai on Wednesday evening, with plans to continue by train to his hometown in Madhya Pradesh for his nephew's wedding. He had spoken... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 15:29 LONDON
Turkiye and Indonesia deepen talks on defence, energy and $10bn trade target
Turkiye and Indonesia have held high-level talks in Jakarta aimed at expanding cooperation across defence, energy, transport, artificial intelligence and the halal sector. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan travelled to the Indonesian capital for the meetings, which also included Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Foreign Minister Sugiono. The discussions were presented by both sides as part of a broader effort to strengthen a strategic partnership and raise bilateral trade.Fidan met Sugiono on arrival and later held talks with Prabowo, according to the information supplied. In a statement posted after the meetings, Fidan described the discussions as highly productive and said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 15:01 LONDON
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China imposes one-year travel ban on four New Zealand MPs after Taiwan visit
China has imposed a one-year travel ban on four New Zealand MPs after they visited Taiwan in May, according to New Zealand's foreign ministry. The move is the first time Beijing has taken this step against New Zealand lawmakers over a Taiwan trip, and it has prompted Wellington to raise the matter with Chinese authorities. The MPs were told of the ban when they returned from the visit, local media reported.The Chinese Embassy said the ban could be reduced or waived if the MPs apologised. New Zealand foreign minister Winston Peters said the decision had surprised him, and officials in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 04:30 LONDON
Trump Signals G7 Travel to France After Planned White House UFC Event
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social at 3 June 2026 at 20:34 BST: "I'll be going to the G7, in France, immediately following what will be one of the Most Entertaining Nights in American History, the UFC World Championship Fights on the South Lawn of the White House. Records indicate that whilst fights of a much lower level took place at the White House throughout its long and storied History, nothing even close to this, the Greatest Fighters in the World, CHAMPIONS ALL, was even thought of for the People's House! TRUMP" Explanation: President Donald Trump posted on Truth... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 02:00 LONDON
France detains Russian captain of suspected shadow-fleet tanker Tagor
French authorities have detained the Russian captain of the tanker Tagor after boarding the vessel in international waters, in a case that adds a new legal step to an already unfolding sanctions-enforcement operation. Brest prosecutor Stéphane Kellenberger said the captain was taken into custody on Tuesday after the French navy intercepted the ship on Sunday with British help. The vessel is suspected of belonging to Russia's shadow fleet and of flying a false flag.According to the prosecutor, the captain faces up to one year in prison and a 150,000-euro fine. The shipowner, who is still being identified, could face the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 17:01 LONDON
Kuwait airport damaged as Iran fires missiles and drones, US says it struck Qeshm Island
Iranian missiles and drones have struck Kuwait, damaging the main terminal at Kuwait International Airport and killing an Indian national, according to the supplied report. The exchange came as US and Bahraini forces intercepted incoming missiles and drones over Bahrain, while the United States said it carried out retaliatory strikes on an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island. The incident marks one of the sharpest escalations in the Gulf in recent weeks and has widened concern about spillover beyond the main battlefield.The report says Iran fired two missiles at Kuwait that fell apart en route, while the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 14:29 LONDON
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Kuwait airport hit by drones, killing one and halting flights
Kuwait suspended commercial flights on Wednesday after hostile drones struck the passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport, killing one person and injuring several others. The attack caused significant damage to the terminal and forced authorities to stop all departures and arrivals while safety checks were carried out. Airlines operating in the country also began cancelling or suspending services as the disruption spread beyond the airport itself.Kuwaiti authorities said several drones hit the airport's passenger terminal, and officials activated an emergency plan immediately after the strike. The airport was placed under temporary closure while damage assessments and security inspections were under... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 11:00 LONDON
Iranian drone attack damages Kuwait airport amid regional strike exchanges
Kuwait airport has been reported heavily damaged after an Iranian drone attack, according to the supplied incident details. The strike is described as part of an ongoing exchange of attacks between the United States and Iran. The incident took place in Kuwait on 3 June 2026 and is being treated as a fresh escalation with potential regional implications.The available row attributes the damage to an Iranian drone strike and says the airport suffered heavy damage. No casualty figures, flight disruption details or repair timelines are confirmed in the supplied material. The incident is linked in the row to wider US-Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 10:00 LONDON
Tokyo and Asia-Pacific close sharply higher as Nikkei surges, Kospi jumps and oil spikes near $100
Executive summary: Tokyo and broader Asia-Pacific markets finished the session with a strong risk-on tone, led by a +5.7% jump in the Nikkei 225 and a +9.4% surge in the Kospi. WTI crude climbed +9.3% toward $100 a barrel, while gold and silver eased and Ether fell sharply. The move points to a session dominated by energy, equity momentum and currency pressure, with USD/JPY edging higher toward 160. [Continue Reading]
US says it disabled Iran-bound tanker in Strait of Hormuz blockade enforcement
The United States says it has struck and disabled an oil tanker sailing towards Iran in the Strait of Hormuz area, in a fresh escalation linked to its naval blockade. The vessel was Botswana-flagged and was heading towards Iran's Kharg Island when it was hit, according to the US military. The strike was carried out at sea and the tanker was left disabled after the attack.US Central Command said a US aircraft fired a Hellfire missile at the tanker's engine room after the vessel ignored repeated warnings. It said the ship failed to comply with directions multiple times over a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 07:30 LONDON
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Seven killed in drone attack on bus in Russia-controlled Donetsk region
Seven people were killed and 11 others injured when a passenger bus was hit by a drone in Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine, according to an official statement cited in the supplied material. The strike took place in the early hours of Wednesday in the Donetsk region, with the bus reported to have been travelling between Moscow and Simferopol in Russian-occupied Crimea. The incident adds to the civilian toll of the war in an area where transport routes remain exposed to attacks.Denis Pushilin, the Kremlin-installed leader of Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, said the bus was struck while travelling through the area.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 07:02 LONDON
US to screen Iran World Cup delegation for suspected IRGC-linked infiltrators
US officials say Iran's delegation for the 2026 World Cup will be allowed to enter the country, but will be screened for any suspected infiltrators linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The comments were made as the Iranian team prepares for a tournament in which it is due to play matches in the United States while remaining based in Mexico. The issue has emerged during a period of heightened tension between Washington and Tehran.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told legislators on Tuesday that the United States would not allow people with links to the IRGC to enter as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 22:30 LONDON
British couple lose appeal in Iran espionage case, family says
A British couple jailed in Iran on espionage charges have lost an appeal against their 10-year sentences, according to their family. Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 while travelling through Iran on a round-the-world motorcycle trip, and were sentenced in February. Their family says the pair are now being held in Tehran's Evin prison and are on hunger strike.A member of their legal team in the UK said no reason was given for the rejection of the appeal. Joe Bennett, Lindsay Foreman's son, said the couple were not permitted to attend their own appeal hearing. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 16:42 LONDON
Myanmar president Min Aung Hlaing's India visit puts border security and regional ties in focus
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing has held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi during a five-day visit to India, with the discussions focusing on trade, connectivity, border security and defence. The meeting is being closely watched because it is Min Aung Hlaing's first foreign trip since becoming president earlier this year. It also comes as regional governments weigh how to engage with Myanmar's military-backed leadership after years of conflict and political upheaval.The talks took place on Monday during a visit running from May 30 to June 3. According to officials, the two sides discussed internal security, border... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 09:59 LONDON
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Mozambique says five citizens killed in xenophobic attacks in South Africa
Mozambique has said five of its citizens were killed in xenophobic attacks in South Africa over the weekend, in violence that affected about 800 Mozambican nationals in Mossel Bay. The incident took place in the southern coastal city on Friday and has prompted an official repatriation effort for those still in the country. Mozambican officials said the remaining affected citizens were being sheltered in the Western Cape Province while arrangements were made for their return.In a statement received on Tuesday, the Mozambican government said seven of its citizens had died in total. It said five were killed directly in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 09:05 LONDON
Mandelson received sensitive Foreign Office briefings before vetting was complete
Declassified documents have revealed that Peter Mandelson was receiving sensitive Foreign Office briefings before he had completed the developed vetting process required for his appointment as ambassador to Washington. The files also show that he was in discussions with Richard Moore, then the head of MI6, before he went to the United States. The disclosure adds new detail to the handling of one of the UK's most senior diplomatic appointments.The documents, released on Monday, say Mandelson believed he could see secret material without full vetting because he was a privy councillor and a former cabinet minister. Officials later decided that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 22:33 LONDON
Japan's Okinawa braces for Typhoon Jangmi as flights are cancelled and evacuations urged
Japan's southern Okinawa region is preparing for Typhoon Jangmi, with the storm expected to bring severe rain and strong winds on Monday. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the Okinawa Islands, the Sakishima Islands and the Daito Islands face high risks of landslides and high waves. Residents have been urged to avoid non-essential travel, while some elderly people and others who may need more time have been told to evacuate in parts of Okinawa and the neighbouring Amami region.The agency said gusts could reach up to 162km/h as the typhoon approaches. It said the system is expected to move on to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 18:02 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
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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
