US partially lifts Iran oil sanctions as talks in Switzerland show progress
The United States has partially lifted sanctions on Iranian oil exports after what officials described as encouraging talks with Tehran in Switzerland. The US Treasury issued a 60-day waiver on Monday, allowing the production, delivery and sale of Iranian oil under a temporary general licence. The move comes as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations aimed at a broader peace deal and related commitments.The waiver lasts until 21 August and covers crude oil, petrochemical products and petroleum products of Iranian origin. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the talks had been productive and that several parts of the 60-day memorandum of understanding... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 17:00 LONDON
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Iran and US make progress on Hormuz mechanism amid new Trump threats
Mediators said talks in Switzerland produced significant progress on a mechanism to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, after about 18 hours of discussions between Iranian and US officials. Iran's delegation returned from the talks having agreed, in principle, a safe-passage arrangement for the waterway, which is one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes. The same round of diplomacy also covered the Lebanon ceasefire, according to the supplied material.US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday had been "a very, very good day" before leaving the Alpine venue that hosted the talks. He said the aim had been to build... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 15:29 LONDON
US strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific kills two as survivors reported
The United States military says it has carried out another strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing at least two people. US Southern Command said the vessel was operating along a known drug-smuggling route when it was hit. The command also said there were six male survivors and that it had notified the US Coast Guard.The attack took place on Sunday and was disclosed in a post on Monday. SOUTHCOM did not provide details on how the survivors were rescued or what condition they were in. It also did not present evidence that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 14:00 LONDON
Iran to accept inspectors to monitor nuclear programme, Trump vice president claims
A claim attributed to a vice president under Donald Trump says Iran will accept inspectors to monitor its nuclear programme. The reported statement points to a possible change in how the programme is overseen. The development is being framed as a fresh diplomatic signal on one of the most sensitive issues in relations involving Iran.The supporting row does not provide the name of the vice president, the venue, or the exact circumstances in which the remark was made. It also does not include any direct response from Iranian officials. Even so, the claim itself is specific enough to suggest a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 13:03 LONDON
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Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister amid Labour pressure and leadership race
Keir Starmer has announced that he will resign as leader of the Labour Party and as prime minister of the United Kingdom, setting in motion a leadership transition that is expected to be completed before Parliament's summer recess. He made the announcement on Monday after weeks of pressure from within his own party, following disappointing local election results and a parliamentary by-election result in Makerfield. Starmer said he would remain in office until a new Labour leader, and therefore the next prime minister, is chosen.The formal leadership contest is due to begin on 9 July, according to the supplied material.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 12:30 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 toward final deal after roadmap agreed
Mediators say the first round of talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland has ended with agreement on a roadmap toward a final deal. The discussions took place at Burgenstock, near Lucerne, and are set to continue with technical talks for the rest of the week. The immediate focus is on keeping the diplomatic channel open after more than 100 days of war.Pakistan and Qatar, which are mediating the process, said the sides agreed to a 60-day framework and to create a mechanism for further technical negotiations. They said a contact channel has been established to avoid incidents... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 09:29 LONDON
Israeli strikes intensify across southern Lebanon as death toll rises
Israeli air strikes intensified across southern Lebanon on 22 June, with reports saying at least 20 people were killed. The latest violence came less than 24 hours after a new ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah was announced, underscoring how quickly the truce came under strain. Among the dead was Lebanese conservationist Mona Khalil, who died of injuries after a strike hit her home in Tyre last week.The supplied material says Khalil had been severely injured in the strike and later succumbed to those wounds. It also says the attacks hit multiple locations across the south, although no full breakdown... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 07:33 LONDON
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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
Shipping through Strait of Hormuz falls sharply after Iran declares waterway shut
Ship-tracking data showed a sharp drop in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared the waterway shut. An analysis by maritime intelligence company Windward said 12 vessels crossed the strait that day, down from 35 transits the previous day. The same data showed five of eight vessels entering the strait had their Automatic Identification Systems turned off.Windward described the traffic pattern as "dark, sanctioned, Iranian-linked," saying it resembled a late-blockade baseline rather than an open strait. Maritime traffic had been showing signs of recovery before the latest disruption, with 25 vessels transiting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 03:59 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
Meloni rebukes Trump after he questions her popularity
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly pushed back after US President Donald Trump questioned her popularity and repeated claims that she had sought a photograph with him at the G7 summit. In a social media post, Meloni described Trump's comments as "constant, unprovoked attacks" and said they were senseless. She also told him to focus on his own popularity instead.Meloni said her standing in Italy depended on her ability to defend the country's national interest, not on her relationship with Trump. She added that being his friend had not helped her popularity and said her popularity was "none of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jun 2026 01:01 LONDON
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Iran factions split over US peace memorandum as hardliners push back
Iran's political factions are publicly clashing over a memorandum of understanding with the United States, with the dispute centring on how far Tehran should go in any deal with Washington. The row has sharpened after a written statement attributed to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said he had held a different view on the agreement but allowed it to proceed after President Masoud Pezeshkian accepted responsibility. The agreement was signed by Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump through mediation by Pakistan, Qatar and others.The statement attributed to Khamenei said he granted permission after Pezeshkian's "explicit acceptance of responsibility" as head of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 15:02 LONDON
United States and Iran sign 14-point truce memorandum as nuclear terms remain unresolved
The United States and Iran have signed an initial 14-point memorandum of understanding that sets out a ceasefire window and leaves the nuclear question as the main unresolved issue. The document was signed this week and is described as an initial peace agreement rather than a final settlement. It gives both sides 60 days to negotiate the remaining details, with the possibility of extending that period by another 60 days if no deal is reached.According to the row, the memorandum includes guarantees that Tehran will never obtain nuclear weapons, the suspension of US sanctions against Iran, and financial compensation for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 08:30 LONDON
Trump repeats claims that US strikes in Iran 'wiped out everything'
US President Donald Trump has repeated claims that American strikes in Iran destroyed much of the country's military capability, saying the attacks had knocked out its navy, air force, radar and anti-missile systems. He made the remarks at an event linked to the unveiling of a new Air Force One aircraft, where he also said the United States had "wiped out everything" in Iran. The comments add to his recent public framing of the conflict as a decisive military success.Trump also warned that any further action could affect oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, saying ships carrying oil could... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 08:00 LONDON
Oil prices ease after Middle East peace deal as Strait of Hormuz disruption lingers
Oil prices have fallen after a shaky peace deal was announced in the Middle East, easing some of the immediate pressure on consumers and markets. The move comes after months of disruption linked to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy shipping routes. Shipping is expected to resume only gradually, and the effects of the disruption are still being felt across fuel and utility costs.At the start of this year, oil was priced at about $60 per barrel, before the outbreak of war pushed it to $118 on 31 March. Since mid-May, repeated... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 07:29 LONDON
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Pentagon seeks $80 billion funding package tied to Iran war costs
The Pentagon is preparing an $80 billion supplemental funding request that would cover costs linked to the Iran war and other non-war items, according to people familiar with the matter. The package is expected to be sent to lawmakers soon, as Congress continues to press the administration for a fuller accounting of the conflict's price tag. The reported request would add to an already contentious debate over how much the war is costing the United States and what should be included in the bill.Deputy Defence Secretary Stephen Feinberg told lawmakers in phone calls this week that the Department of Defense... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 07:02 LONDON
Israel hosts Somaliland president for first state visit and signs strategic cooperation deal
Israel has given Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi a formal state welcome in Jerusalem, in what officials described as the first state visit by a Somaliland leader. The visit took place six months after Israel became the first country to recognise Somaliland's independence from Somalia. It also included a strategic cooperation agreement, signalling an effort by both sides to move beyond symbolism.Abdullahi, also known as Cirro, said during a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he was in Israel for the first state visit ever by a Somaliland president. He said Somaliland had spent 35 years asking the world... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Jun 2026 06:00 LONDON
Trump's Iran deal brings Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf into the open as a key negotiator
Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has emerged as one of the most visible figures on the Iranian side of the deal reached this week with the United States over the war. The agreement, announced after more than 100 days of conflict, has drawn attention to a politician who until recently was largely known outside Iran's power circles for his long career in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and his later rise through the state system. His appearance in the negotiations has also highlighted the shifting balance inside Iran's leadership as it tries to manage the war and its political... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 20:05 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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Iran-US memorandum takes effect as Hormuz transit resumes and Switzerland talks loom
Commercial shipping has resumed through the Strait of Hormuz after the United States and Iran brought their memorandum of understanding into effect, according to the supplied rows. The reopening is being treated as one of the first practical signs that the agreement is being implemented, after weeks of disruption to a route that carries a large share of the world's oil. The rows say the deal was signed on 17 June and that transit charges for commercial vessels have been suspended for 60 days.The latest reporting adds that the global market response has been mixed, even with the waterway reopening.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 17:00 LONDON
Trump says Iran will receive no money as US-Iran peace deal faces friction over Hormuz access
US President Donald Trump has said Iran will not receive any money, sharpening tensions just days after Washington and Tehran signed a peace agreement that includes a reconstruction and economic development plan for Iran. His remarks came amid confusion over how the deal will be financed and whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open to normal traffic. Maritime reporting also suggested the waterway may have been reclosed or restricted, adding to uncertainty around one of the world's most important energy chokepoints.The agreement was signed on Wednesday, 17 June, by Trump and Iranian President Masou Pezeshkian, according to the supplied material.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 14:00 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
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
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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
Vance publicly rebukes Israel from White House podium amid US-Iran deal fallout
United States Vice President JD Vance has delivered unusually blunt public criticism of Israel from a White House podium, sharpening tensions already exposed by the US-Iran deal. Speaking on Thursday local time, he said Israel should be grateful for American support and warned Israeli leaders to reassess their stance toward Washington. His remarks came as debate over the agreement continued to widen and as relations between the two allies appeared to be under strain.Vance said President Donald Trump was the only head of state in the world sympathetic to Israel at this moment, and argued that Israeli officials should not... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 06:29 LONDON
JD Vance cancels Switzerland trip as US-Iran ceasefire talks stall
Switzerland has confirmed that planned talks between the United States and Iran, due to take place on Friday, will not go ahead. The meeting was expected to begin work on implementing the newly signed truce agreement between Washington and Tehran. It had been scheduled for the mountain resort of Burgenstock, but the Swiss foreign ministry said the encounter would not happen.The cancellation followed a White House statement late on Thursday saying US Vice President JD Vance had dropped a planned trip to meet Iranian negotiators. The talks were meant to move the process forward after the two sides signed an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 05:59 LONDON
US reviews force presence in Europe as NATO tensions deepen in Brussels
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a six-month Pentagon review of the American force posture in Europe, sharpening pressure on NATO allies during a meeting in Brussels. He told counterparts the review would test whether Europe is moving quickly enough to take primary responsibility for its own defence. The remarks came as Washington continues to send mixed signals about the future size of its military footprint on the continent.Hegseth said the review would be a "real review" and suggested that some countries would "fail" while others would "pass with flying colours". He also criticised allies for not giving US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 05:31 LONDON
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US launches Section 301 probe into Germany's pharma pricing policies
The United States has opened a trade investigation into Germany's pharmaceutical pricing policies, raising the prospect of new tariffs on a major European economy. The move was announced on Thursday and is being carried out under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. It focuses on whether Germany's pricing practices for innovative medicines unfairly burden US commerce.According to the US Trade Representative's office, the probe will examine whether Germany's approach amounts to persistent underpayment for innovative pharmaceutical products that is unreasonable or discriminatory. The notice said evidence indicates Germany uses unfair pricing policies and practices in relation to innovative... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 04:33 LONDON
Iran backs direct US talks as Khamenei warns against excessive demands
Iran's supreme leader has publicly endorsed direct negotiations with the United States, in his first reaction to a memorandum of understanding signed by Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian to end the war between the two countries. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's statement was read on Iran's state broadcaster and later posted in English on his official X account. He said he had authorised the agreement despite holding a different view of it.Khamenei said the decision followed a commitment from Pezeshkian, in his role as head of the Supreme National Security Council, to safeguard the rights of the Iranian nation and the "Resistance... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 02:29 LONDON
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Iranians voice anger as United States signs ceasefire deal with Tehran after more than 100 days of war
People in Iran are reacting with anger and disappointment after the United States signed a memorandum of understanding with Tehran to end hostilities. The agreement comes after more than 100 days of war, according to the supplied material, and follows a period of severe disruption inside Iran. Those interviewed described feeling betrayed by the deal and said they had expected a different outcome from the conflict.The row says the memorandum of understanding was signed between Washington and Tehran, and that Donald Trump told reporters in France he had signed the deal. It also says the war began on 28 February,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 01:30 LONDON
Pro-Israel critics in Washington mobilise against Iran memorandum as Republicans soften tone
Pro-Israel groups and politicians in Washington are moving to challenge the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran, even as some Republicans have begun to soften their public language. The political pushback comes after President Donald Trump agreed to the memorandum, which the White House has presented as part of an effort to end the war quickly. The developing dispute is now centred in Washington, where critics are weighing how far to go without directly confronting Trump.One of the clearest signs of the shift came from Senator Roger Marshall, who said on Wednesday that Iran has to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 22:03 LONDON
Senator among six Irish invited to secretive Dialog event in Wicklow
At least six Irish people, including one member of the Oireachtas, have been invited to an upcoming event in Wicklow organised by Dialog, a network co-founded by billionaire investor Peter Thiel. The event is due to take place at The Powerscourt Hotel in Wicklow in August. The invitation list has drawn attention because Dialog has been described by critics as secretive and elitist.The reported invitees include independent senator Lynn Ruane, two senior lawyers working in technology law, a barrister who works internationally, a senior public servant in the energy sector and an Irish content writer. Senator Ruane said she had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 21:35 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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Amit Shah and US envoy Gor discuss counter-terrorism, narcotics and border security in New Delhi
India's home minister Amit Shah has held talks in New Delhi with US Ambassador Sergio Gor, with both sides saying they want to deepen security cooperation between the two countries. The meeting focused on counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, border security and law-enforcement cooperation. It came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian, France.According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the discussions covered a range of issues of mutual interest, including counter-terrorism, narcotics control, border security and law-enforcement cooperation. Shah said he had a detailed discussion on strengthening cooperation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 17:04 LONDON
Apple signals price rises as AI boom pushes up chip costs
Apple has said it plans to raise prices on some of its products as the cost of memory chips has surged, in a development that could affect one of the world's biggest consumer technology companies. Tim Cook, Apple's outgoing chief executive, said price increases were unavoidable because the situation around memory chips had become unsustainable. He did not say when any rises would take effect or which products would be affected.Cook said Apple had been trying to shield customers from higher costs, but that the pressure from suppliers had become too great to absorb. He said there was less supply... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 15:40 LONDON
Chinese foreign minister to visit Delhi ahead of BRICS summit preparations
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is due to visit New Delhi on June 22-23 for a meeting of BRICS national security advisers, in a move described as part of preparations for the bloc's leaders' summit in India in September. The talks are expected to focus on international security, major regional issues and joint responses to traditional and non-traditional security challenges. The visit comes as India prepares to host the next BRICS summit and as member states coordinate their positions ahead of the gathering.According to Chinese officials, Wang will exchange views with other BRICS members on the current international security situation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 15:37 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
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Brazil-US tensions deepen as Lula warns Trump over election interference
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has warned Donald Trump not to interfere in Brazil's October presidential election, sharpening a dispute that has already spread from trade to the courts. The warning came after Trump renewed criticism of Brazil's judicial actions against Lula's political opponents. It also followed fresh US pressure in the form of proposed tariffs and the designation of two Brazilian drug-trafficking groups as foreign terrorist organisations.Lula's comments add a direct presidential-level warning to an already strained relationship between Brasília and Washington. He has objected to US sanctions on Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, which the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 02:59 LONDON
US and Iran finalize memorandum of understanding electronically as Geneva ceremony is called off
Iran's foreign ministry says a memorandum of understanding with the United States has now been finalised and signed electronically by both sides, with the agreement already in force. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the text of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding had been completed and that it was time to test implementation of the deal. The development marks a shift from uncertainty over whether the arrangement would be signed at all to confirmation that the document has been put into effect.Baghaei said there would be no signing ceremony on Friday in Geneva, as had previously been expected, because the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Jun 2026 01:59 LONDON
US and Iran still signal unresolved details ahead of planned Switzerland signing
The United States and Iran are still presenting mixed signals over a preliminary peace memorandum tied to the war in the Middle East, with a planned in-person signing due in Switzerland on Friday. The document was reported to have been signed virtually at the weekend, but both sides have indicated that important details remain unsettled. The latest statements suggest the process is moving forward, while also leaving open the possibility that the ceremony could still be delayed or fall through.According to the material published on Wednesday, the text of the document was circulated by Iran's state news agency and matched... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 21:00 LONDON
US Federal Reserve holds rates steady under new chair Kevin Warsh
The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75% after its first policy meeting under new chair Kevin Warsh. The unanimous decision comes as officials weigh persistent inflation pressures against signs that economic activity remains solid. The central bank said elevated uncertainty is linked in part to the conflict in the Middle East.The rate-setting committee said inflation remains above its 2% goal, with price increases in some sectors driven by supply shocks, including energy. One supporting account said inflation had reached 4.2%, a three-year high, while energy prices rose sharply in May. The committee also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 20:34 LONDON
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US-Iran ceasefire MoU advances as officials publish full text and eye Geneva signing
US officials have now published the full text of a memorandum of understanding with Iran that is intended to extend the ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and set out a 60-day negotiating track. The document is described as a 14-point, performance-based agreement, with Iran said to benefit only if it meets the commitments laid out in the text. President Donald Trump said at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains that the deal could be signed "shortly", potentially as soon as Thursday, although he also indicated the timing could still slip.The text says the US, Iran and allies will declare an... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 20:29 LONDON
Macron says G7, including US, aligned on Ukraine support at summit in Canada
Emmanuel Macron has said the G7, including the United States, now recognises Ukraine's territorial integrity and shares a commitment to increasing pressure on Russia. Speaking at the summit in Évian-les-Bains, the French president described what he called a "very deep change" in Washington's approach to the war. He said the leaders present understood that Vladimir Putin was not interested in peace.Macron said Donald Trump, like the other G7 leaders, had acknowledged that there was no serious willingness on Russia's part to discuss peace. He described the shift as a "re-synchronisation" of positions and a "very profound shift and remobilisation of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 19:03 LONDON
US releases text of ceasefire deal struck with Iran as weekend talks loom
Senior US officials have read out the text of a memorandum of understanding struck with Iran, setting out the main terms of a ceasefire and wider diplomatic deal. The agreement includes American commitments to remove sanctions imposed on Tehran, alongside provisions on uranium down-blending and regional security. Officials said the two sides electronically signed the memorandum over the weekend and are expected to sign it again in person on Friday.The draft text also refers to a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran, to be financed through private equity from several countries. It says the US would work to end all... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 19:00 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
Trump says Iran would use a nuclear weapon if it built one at G7 summit in France
Donald Trump said Iran would use a nuclear weapon as soon as it built one, during a press conference at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France. He also said the country would "eliminate" the Middle East with such a weapon. The remarks came as he defended the US military campaign with Israel against Tehran and the new peace deal signed with the Iranian government on Monday.Trump said Iran had represented an urgent threat at the start of the conflict. He linked that claim directly to the agreement, saying the Iranian side had accepted not to seek, buy or produce a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 17:29 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz remains largely blocked after US-Iran deal announcement as shipping stays cautious
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains far below normal three days after a preliminary Iran-US deal was announced, with operators and insurers still waiting for signs that the route is safe and stable. Ship-tracking data cited in the supplied material shows only seven vessels have passed through since Sunday, despite the agreement being described by both sides as reopening the waterway. The narrow passage, which links the Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints and the latest figures suggest traffic has not yet recovered.The material says that before the war, between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 15:59 LONDON
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Iranian tankers cross US blockade line in Gulf of Oman as talks approach
Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have crossed a US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, according to ship-tracking data. Two of the vessels were broadcasting their locations as they passed the line, while a third appeared to switch on its tracker just beyond it. The movement comes as Washington says the blockade will remain in force until a deal with Iran is signed in Switzerland on Friday.The tankers are named Diona, Hero II and Sonia I, and all three are Iran-flagged and owned by the National Iranian Tanker Company. The company and the ships are sanctioned by... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 15:29 LONDON
U.S. restores Pacific Command name and posts updated area map
The United States has announced that its Indo-Pacific Command will revert to the name Pacific Command, marking a formal return to a title used for decades before 2018. The change was announced on 16 June and was followed by an updated area-of-responsibility map on the command's official website. The move affects one of the U.S. military's largest unified combatant commands and has drawn attention because of the way the region is being framed.According to the supplied material, the command will officially restore the U.S. Pacific Command designation after operating as U.S. Indo-Pacific Command since 2018.The command had previously used the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 14:04 LONDON
Bolivia signs $20m deal with US to fight drug trafficking
Bolivia says it has signed a new co-operation deal with the United States to combat drug trafficking, in a move officials describe as part of a thaw in relations between the two countries. The foreign ministry said the agreement will see Washington provide up to $20m to train and equip Bolivian forces. It was signed in La Paz and is aimed at strengthening institutions involved in public security, criminal investigations and the fight against organised crime.The ministry said the deal comes less than two weeks after President Rodrigo Paz named Ernesto Justiniano, previously described as the country's "drug czar", as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 13:35 LONDON
Trump says Iran deal is not final and warns of renewed bombing at G7 summit
US President Donald Trump has said the memorandum of understanding with Iran is not final, warning that the United States could resume bombing if he does not like the deal or if Iran does not behave. He made the remarks at the G7 summit in France, where leaders had already signalled support for the tentative understanding. Trump also said the arrangement does not include immediate sanctions relief for Iran, underscoring that key elements remain unsettled.The comments came as the G7 issued a declaration backing the deal as a way to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a shaky ceasefire.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 12:29 LONDON
G7 in France backs more air defence and long-range support for Ukraine as sanctions tighten
G7 leaders meeting in France have agreed to step up military support for Ukraine, including more air defence systems, interceptors and long-range capabilities. The statement says the group remains committed to what it called "unwavering support" for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity. It also says the leaders are ready to consider extending licences to help increase Ukraine's own military production.The new language adds detail to the summit's Ukraine discussions and follows earlier signs of concern about Donald Trump's position. The statement also says the G7 will increase pressure on the Russian war economy and strengthen sanctions,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 11:01 LONDON
Georgia Republican primary delivers mixed results for Trump
Georgia Republicans have delivered mixed results for Donald Trump in the state's primary elections, backing his preferred Senate candidate while rejecting his choice for governor. The results came as four states and the District of Columbia held primaries on Tuesday, adding to a year in which the president's influence has been closely watched in the midterm cycle. In Georgia, the outcome split along two of the state's highest-profile contests and immediately set up new general election matchups.In the Senate race, Republican Mike Collins, 58, finished ahead of former football coach Derek Dooley and advanced to face Senator Jon Ossoff in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 09:09 LONDON
G7 summit in Evian turns to AI and social media security on final day
On the final day of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, leaders are set to focus on the security risks posed by artificial intelligence and social media. The discussions come as the three-day meeting draws to a close, with French President Emmanuel Macron due to host US President Donald Trump for dinner at the Palace of Versailles after the summit. Final statements are also expected on the Middle East and Ukraine, adding to an already crowded agenda.The technology session is expected to bring together senior figures from the AI sector, including Sam Altman of OpenAI, Dario Amodei of Anthropic and Arthur... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 05:01 LONDON
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
Brazil supreme court panel convicts Eduardo Bolsonaro over alleged US lobbying in father's coup case
A panel of Brazil's supreme court has voted to convict Eduardo Bolsonaro of seeking US intervention in the legal case against his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro. The ruling centres on allegations that the younger Bolsonaro tried to encourage sanctions against judges and tariffs on Brazilian goods while the coup-plot trial was under way. The panel's four justices all backed the conviction on Tuesday, and they were expected to discuss the sentence later in the day.Prosecutors had accused Eduardo Bolsonaro, a former lawmaker, of courting US authorities to help his father's case. According to the charge, he sought pressure on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jun 2026 00:29 LONDON
US charges 15 Minnesota activists over alleged antifa-linked violence
The US Justice Department has announced criminal charges against 15 activists in Minnesota, accusing them of involvement in alleged antifa-linked violence tied to protests against immigration enforcement operations. Prosecutors say the case centres on conduct they describe as an effort to interfere with federal officers and government property. Twelve of the defendants were taken into custody on Tuesday morning, while two remain at large and one had already been detained.At a news conference, US Attorney Daniel Rosen said the charges included conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers, solicitation to commit violence, interstate threats, interstate stalking, assaulting federal officers and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 22:00 LONDON
US judge upholds conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan
A United States federal judge has upheld the conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan, who was found guilty of helping a man evade federal immigration agents in her courtroom. The ruling means the case against Dugan remains in place after her legal team sought to overturn the conviction. Sentencing had previously been postponed while the challenge was considered.US District Judge Lynn Adelman declined to set aside the conviction in a decision on Tuesday. Dugan's defence team said in response that the court's decision was wrong. The case centres on Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, an undocumented man who was due to appear... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 21:00 LONDON
European Parliament gives final approval to Trump tariff deal
The European Parliament has given its final approval to implement last July's tariff agreement with Donald Trump, moving the deal a step closer to formal adoption by EU leaders. The vote in Brussels came just days before a US deadline threat to raise tariffs if the agreement was not sanctioned by 4 July. Lawmakers backed the text with two main provisos, including a sunset clause that would make the deal expire on 31 December 2029 unless renewed.Under the agreement, the US applies 15% tariffs on most EU exports, while the EU has cut import duties on some US goods, some... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 17:36 LONDON
Venezuela signs deal with General Electric Vernova to rebuild power grid
Venezuela's interim president has signed an agreement with General Electric Vernova to help rebuild the country's electricity grid, in a move announced at the presidential palace in Caracas. Delcy Rodríguez said the deal was a step towards restoring what she described as an essential service. The agreement comes as the country continues to face frequent and prolonged power cuts.Rodríguez announced the signing at a televised event on Monday, according to the supplied report. The deal was struck under Energy Minister Rolando Alcalá, an electrical engineer appointed by Rodríguez three months ago. The report says the agreement is with the US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 17:06 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
Somaliland opens embassy in Jerusalem after Israel's recognition
Somaliland has opened an embassy in Jerusalem, six months after Israel became the first country to recognise it as an independent nation. The diplomatic mission was opened at a technology park in West Jerusalem during President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi's official visit to Israel. The move adds a new layer to the disputed status of both Somaliland and Jerusalem, and has drawn criticism from Somalia and other opponents of the recognition.The opening took place on Tuesday, according to the supplied report, and came after Israel's recognition of Somaliland last December. During a meeting with the Somaliland president, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 16:02 LONDON
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
US primary elections underway in several states ahead of midterms
Voters are heading to the polls in Alabama, California, Georgia, Oklahoma and Washington, DC, as the United States holds a new round of primary elections ahead of November's midterm contest. The primaries are part of the process of choosing party candidates for the general election, with control of Congress at stake later this year. In Alabama, the Republican runoff for a Senate seat has emerged as one of the most closely watched races.The Alabama contest pits former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson against Republican Congressman Barry Moore, who is backed by President Donald Trump. A first-round vote on 19 May did... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 10:34 LONDON
Netanyahu says fight with Iran is not over after US-Iran preliminary deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel's fight with Iran is "not over", despite the announcement of a preliminary peace agreement between Washington and Tehran. Speaking at a televised press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, he said the joint US-Israeli military campaign had saved Israel from what he described as "nuclear annihilation". He also said the operation had destroyed much of Iran's nuclear and missile capability.Netanyahu said Israeli forces had "neutralised" nuclear scientists, "decapitated" the leadership of what he called the terror regime, and destroyed nuclear facilities and missile factories. He said Israel would not allow... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 05:31 LONDON
US-Iran deal moves ahead as war toll and global disruption mount
The planned US-Iran agreement has now been described as a real ceasefire and memorandum of understanding, marking a further step in a conflict that has already had wide-reaching consequences. The latest reporting says the deal is intended to halt the war after a fragile ceasefire period, rather than simply signal another diplomatic announcement. It comes after earlier confusion over whether the agreement would be signed in person or electronically.The new account says the war has killed more than 3,400 people and damaged or destroyed tens of thousands of homes. It also says the fighting has caused disruption to food and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Jun 2026 00:59 LONDON
Trump arrives at G7 in France touting Iran deal and signalling push on Ukraine and Lebanon
President Donald Trump arrived at the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Monday touting a preliminary deal to end the Iran war and signalling that he wants to help end hostilities in Ukraine and Lebanon. He met French President Emmanuel Macron soon after arriving, using the summit to present the agreement with Iran as a major diplomatic success. The visit comes as G7 partners weigh the immediate implications of the deal alongside wider concerns about Washington's approach to allies and global security.Trump said the Iran agreement would bring "a lot of success to the world" and argued that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 22:01 LONDON
Trump says US-Iran MoU is signed, no sanctions relief as Strait of Hormuz partially reopens
US President Donald Trump said a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia has already been signed by the United States and Iran. Speaking alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 venue in Evian-les-Bains, Trump also said there would be no sanctions relief as part of the deal. He added that the Strait of Hormuz has partially reopened after a blockade that had disrupted Gulf oil supplies.Trump told reporters that the agreement was already complete, saying: "The deal's all signed." When asked directly whether the arrangement included sanctions relief for Iran, he replied: "No, it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 19:30 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
The 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
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
