NASA orders ISS crew to shelter in Crew Dragon as Russian module leak worsens
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have been told to shelter in their spacecraft and prepare for a possible evacuation after a leak of air on the Russian side of the station worsened. NASA ordered the four Crew-12 astronauts to enter their docked Crew Dragon capsule and put on spacesuits while a Russian crew works on the problem. The precaution affects two US astronauts, a French astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut on the orbital laboratory.The leak is linked to the station's Zvezda service module, a key part of the Russian segment of the outpost. A senior NASA official said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 16:33 LONDON
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WHO and Africa CDC launch $518m Ebola response as Uganda cases rise
The World Health Organization and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention have announced a $518m plan to help contain the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The plan runs from June to November and covers emergency coordination, surveillance, testing, infection prevention, clinical care and community engagement. The announcement came as Uganda reported three new cases and one additional death, taking its total to 19 cases and two deaths.WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the initiative was designed to stop the outbreak where it is, support countries already responding and help neighbouring states detect... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 16:29 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill at least five in southern Lebanon despite new ceasefire deal
Israeli air and drone strikes hit several towns in southern Lebanon on Friday, killing at least five people and prompting new displacement orders, according to the supplied material. The attacks came shortly after a new US-brokered ceasefire agreement was announced, adding to doubts about whether the deal will reduce fighting on the ground. The strikes hit residential areas, roads and buildings, and one demolition was also reported in Bab al-Thaniya.The Lebanese state-run National News Agency said the Israeli military issued two rounds of forced displacement orders covering nine towns and villages. The strikes were reported in Habboush, Doueir, Qalawiya Tower... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 15:29 LONDON
Putin offers India joint production of Su-57 stealth fighter
Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered India joint production of the Su-57 stealth fighter, saying Moscow is ready to cooperate with New Delhi with "no restrictions whatsoever". The proposal was made on Thursday and comes as India weighs options to bridge a fighter aircraft gap before its indigenous Advanced Multirole Combat Aircraft enters service, which is expected only after 2035. The offer places a major Russian combat aircraft programme back into discussion at a time when India is assessing how to maintain its air power capability in the years ahead.Putin said Russia had offered India the chance to jointly develop... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 15:08 LONDON
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Two Romanians convicted over stabbing of Iranian opposition journalist in Wimbledon
Two Romanian nationals have been found guilty of stabbing Iranian opposition journalist Pouria Zeraati in Wimbledon in what investigators believe was an attack carried out on behalf of the Iranian regime. The verdict was returned by a jury at Woolwich Crown Court, where the pair were convicted of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The case centres on an assault in March 2024 that left the journalist needing hospital treatment.The court heard that Nandito Badea, 21, and George Stana, 25, were involved in the attack on 29 March 2024. Prosecutors said Badea used the knife, while Stana drove... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 15:05 LONDON
US naval blockade cuts Iran's oil exports to six-year low
Iran's crude oil exports have fallen to their lowest level in at least six years after the United States began a naval blockade of Iranian ports on 13 April. The move has sharply reduced the amount of oil Tehran can sell abroad, according to shipping data cited in the supplied material. The disruption comes amid a fragile ceasefire between the two countries and has added pressure on Iran's most important source of income.The supplied reporting says Iran is now exporting less than one-sixth of the oil it was shipping before the war began. It says crude and condensate exports dropped... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 15:02 LONDON
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
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WFP warns US-Iran war is worsening food insecurity in fragile countries
The United Nations World Food Programme has warned that the war between the United States and Iran is driving sharp food price increases in fragile countries and pushing millions closer to hunger. In an analysis published on Friday, the agency said the conflict's effect on oil prices is having "profound implications" for global food security. It said the spillover is already visible in countries with weak economies and high dependence on imports.The WFP said its March warning that 45 million people could fall into acute food shortages if oil prices stayed at $100 a barrel by the end of June... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
Ukraine's Zelenskyy renews direct talks push with Putin and proposes ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has renewed his call for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, proposing a face-to-face meeting as fighting continues across Ukraine and in Russian-occupied areas. In an open letter published on the Ukrainian president's website on Thursday, Zelenskyy said the meeting should be aimed at ending Moscow's war on Ukraine. The letter was also sent through diplomatic channels to Russia and shared with countries including the United States.The proposal comes as the war, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, continues into its fifth year with no concrete outcome from repeated peace efforts. According... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 12:32 LONDON
IAEA says local ceasefire agreed around Zaporizhzhia plant for repairs
The International Atomic Energy Agency says a localised ceasefire has taken effect around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine to allow urgent repair work. The plant, Europe's largest, has been at the centre of nuclear-safety concerns throughout Russia's war on Ukraine. The agency said technicians from both sides are expected to begin repairs in the coming days.According to the agency, the pause in fighting began on Friday morning. It is intended to make it possible to repair the Dniprovska power line, which has been damaged in the conflict. The agency said Moscow and Kyiv agreed to the arrangement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 12:30 LONDON
Typhoon Jangmi weakens after evacuations, injuries and flooding risk across Japan
Typhoon Jangmi has weakened into a tropical depression after moving eastwards away from Japan, following days of heavy rain, strong winds and disruption across a wide area. The storm, also known as Typhoon No 6, affected regions from Okinawa to mainland Japan. Authorities had advised more than 1 million people to evacuate as the system brought flooding risk, landslide warnings and power cuts.By Wednesday, 23 people had been injured, including 17 in Okinawa, according to the latest confirmed figures. The storm damaged 57 homes and left 60,000 homes without electricity. Sustained wind speeds of 80mph, or 130kph, were recorded on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 12:02 LONDON
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Xi Jinping to make rare visit to North Korea next week after nuclear-fuel facility disclosure
China's leader Xi Jinping is due to visit North Korea from 8 to 9 June, in a rare trip to Pyongyang that state media say will take place at the invitation of Kim Jong Un. It will be Xi's first visit to North Korea in nearly seven years, with his last trip to Pyongyang recorded in 2019. The visit comes one day after North Korea unveiled a new facility to produce material for nuclear bombs, believed to be a uranium enrichment plant.The trip was announced on 5 June and is being framed as a high-level diplomatic engagement between two countries... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 11:59 LONDON
UK military chief warns of most dangerous period in decades amid Russia-linked threats
Britain's chief of defence staff has warned that the UK is facing what he called the most dangerous period in decades, citing a range of Russia-linked threats. Sir Richard Knighton said the country needs to prepare for longer conflicts and to make different choices about defence priorities. He made the remarks in an interview on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, as ministers continue work on a long-awaited defence investment plan.Sir Richard said the threat picture includes cyber attacks, technology smuggling, sabotage and assassination attempts. He said Russia was using those methods to test and challenge UK defences, and argued that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 10:29 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
Putin says pressure on India over Russia ties is counterproductive
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said attempts by the US and others to pressure India over its cooperation with Russia are counterproductive. He made the remarks during a meeting with representatives of international news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.Putin described India as a reliable partner and said bilateral ties would continue to deepen despite external scrutiny. He said several countries had tried to influence India's position on engagement with Russia, particularly in areas of cooperation. Putin also said India was one of the fastest-growing major economies and credited its progress to years of government... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 08:33 LONDON
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Trump signals openness to possible talks with Iran's leadership
US President Donald Trump has said he would be "honoured" to meet Iran's Supreme Leader if ongoing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran produce an agreement. He made the remarks at the White House while speaking to reporters, signalling a possible opening for direct engagement with Iran's leadership. At the same time, he repeated hardline comments about Iran's nuclear programme and enriched uranium stockpile.Trump said he did not want to meet the Iranian leader, but added that if a deal were reached, a meeting could be possible. He said he would be "respectful" in such a meeting and described the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 08:30 LONDON
Trump announces $700m coal package using wartime powers
Donald Trump has announced a $700m federal package aimed at supporting the US coal industry, using wartime powers to direct funding to existing plants, new construction and an export terminal. He made the announcement at the White House on Thursday, describing it as an effort to lower energy costs and living expenses. The plan comes as the administration links energy policy to the economic effects of the war with Iran.Trump said the package would use authority under the Defense Production Act, a Cold War-era law that gives the president broad powers to support industries considered important to national security. He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 04:00 LONDON
US backs Bolivia's President Paz as protests deepen shortages
The United States has pledged emergency assistance to Bolivia as country-wide protests and roadblocks intensify pressure on President Rodrigo Paz. The unrest is worsening shortages of food and medical supplies, with officials in Washington warning against attempts to topple the government. The latest developments add a humanitarian dimension to a political crisis that has already spread across the country.According to a State Department spokesman, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Paz in a late Thursday phone call that Washington was "ramping up emergency assistance and logistics operations support". The support is intended to help Bolivians facing "acute food and medical... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 03:01 LONDON
US House panel rejects bid to block deeper military cooperation with Israel
A House Armed Services Committee amendment aimed at removing a defence-budget provision that would deepen US-Israel military cooperation has failed in Washington. The vote allows the measure, known as Section 224 of the National Defense Authorization Act, to continue advancing through the House process. The committee rejected the attempt on Thursday in a voice vote, rather than a recorded roll call.The amendment was introduced by Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna. He argued that the provision would reward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and increase cooperation at a time when he said the United States should be asserting more control over its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 01:02 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
Trump signals imminent US-India trade deal breakthrough after White House remarks
US President Donald Trump has said the United States and India will "get to a deal" on trade, striking an optimistic note after days of negotiations in New Delhi. He made the comments at the White House while answering questions about the bilateral relationship and tariff disputes. Trump also described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "good friend" and said their personal relationship could help the talks move forward.The remarks came after four days of trade discussions in New Delhi from 1 June to 4 June. According to the supplied material, the delegations were led by the Office of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 00:33 LONDON
Trump backs possible Putin-Zelensky meeting on Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump has said it would be "great" if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin met face to face over the war in Ukraine. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said both sides would need to make compromises and suggested the United States had helped push the idea forward. His comments came after Zelensky proposed direct talks with Putin in a rare open letter.Trump told reporters he was glad the two sides were "maybe talking about meeting" and added: "I think it would be great if they met. They should - get it done." He... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 00:30 LONDON
India and Venezuela discuss long-term energy partnership in New Delhi
India and Venezuela have held talks in New Delhi on forging an energy partnership and entering into long-term contracts, in a fresh development in their bilateral relationship. The discussions took place during a visit by Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president, who is in India for her first trip since taking office. Indian officials said the talks also covered wider cooperation in critical minerals, technology, agriculture and health.Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Rodriguez in New Delhi, and later said the two sides had held extensive discussions on expanding cooperation across energy, critical minerals, technology, agriculture, health and people-to-people ties. He described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jun 2026 00:02 LONDON
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Four decapitated bodies found beside Guerrero state congress in Chilpancingo
Police in Mexico's Guerrero state found four decapitated bodies inside an abandoned vehicle beside the state congress building in the capital, Chilpancingo. Authorities said the car was left at one of the rear access points to the legislature on Thursday. The discovery has added to concern over organised crime violence in a state long affected by clashes over drug-trafficking routes.Officials said the bodies were covered with black plastic bags inside the vehicle. The incident was reported on 4 June, according to the information supplied, and the location placed the killings at a highly symbolic public site. Prosecutors' sources said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 22:02 LONDON
Hezbollah rejects Lebanon ceasefire as Israeli strikes kill four
Hezbollah has rejected the latest ceasefire proposal involving Israel and Lebanon, saying it would amount to surrender unless Israeli forces withdraw fully from Lebanese territory. The rejection came as Israeli strikes killed at least four people, according to local authorities, and a UN peacekeeper was killed in the crossfire. The development adds fresh pressure to already fragile efforts to halt the fighting along the border.Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem said in a written statement read on television that the negotiations were "absurd, humiliating and insulting". He said the proposal's demand that Hezbollah fighters leave southern Lebanon under fire would mean "surrender,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 21:59 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
Maryland Man Indicted Over Assault on TSA Officers at BWI Airport
A Charles County, Maryland, man has been indicted in connection with an attack on two federal Transportation Security Administration officers at Baltimore/Washington International Airport in Baltimore, Maryland. The source identifies the accused as Cornelius Queen, 32. Queen is charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal officers and with interfering with security screening personnel at the airport. The filing alleges an attack on two TSA officers, but the source does not state when the incident occurred or describe the sequence of events. The report gives no information on injuries, arrests, or additional operational consequences at BWI Airport. It also does not... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 21:02 LONDON
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Russian strikes kill at least 12 across Ukraine as Kyiv marks children killed in war
Russian bomb, missile and drone strikes have killed at least 12 people and wounded dozens across several regions of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attacks hit Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions on Thursday, causing extensive damage to civilian infrastructure. The strikes came as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the number of children killed since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.In Donetsk region, the National Police of Ukraine said at least five people were killed and 11 others injured in attacks on seven settlements, including Dobropillya, Druzhkivka, Kramatorsk, Mykolaivka, Sloviansk, Oleksiyevo-Druzhkivka and Kuritsyne. The police said 42 civilian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 20:59 LONDON
Saudi and Russian officials call for stability in energy markets at St Petersburg forum
Saudi Arabia's energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman has met Russian officials in St Petersburg and called for stability in global energy markets. The meeting took place during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, a major Russian economic gathering, as OPEC+ faces heightened uncertainty over supply and demand. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak also backed the call for steadier conditions.Prince Abdulaziz said the world needs "every molecule of energy" and "every form of stabilisation" to support energy security and sustainability. Novak said there was now greater uncertainty about demand and that no one really knows what to expect at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 20:03 LONDON
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Overnight Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least nine
Families gathered at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City to mourn relatives killed in overnight Israeli strikes, after bodies including those of two women and two children were prepared for burial. The attacks hit at least four separate locations across Gaza City during the night, according to the supplied report. Footage from one strike site showed a badly damaged residential building, with debris, shattered walls and belongings scattered across the area.The report says at least nine people were killed. It does not give a full breakdown of the dead beyond confirming that women and children were among the victims. The strikes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 20:01 LONDON
John Bolton set to accept plea deal in US classified-documents case
Former US national security adviser John Bolton is set to accept a plea deal in a case involving the handling of classified documents, according to reports in the United States. The reported agreement would see Bolton plead guilty to one count of illegal retention of sensitive national security documents. He is also said to have agreed to pay a fine of more than $2 million.The development comes after Bolton was indicted by the Department of Justice in October on 18 counts under the Espionage Act. Prosecutors alleged that he mishandled and shared classified information, including more than 1,000 pages of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 18:33 LONDON
EU backs Pashinyan ahead of Armenia's decisive elections
The European Commission has said it is standing firmly behind Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan days before Sunday's elections, in a public show of support that links the vote to Armenia's wider shift towards Europe. The statement comes as Brussels prepares a package of financial and trade measures aimed at easing pressure on Armenia's economy. The move also underlines the growing geopolitical tension around Armenia's direction and its relations with Russia.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday that Moscow was "weaponising economic relations for political pressure" by extending export restrictions on Armenian products. She said the EU's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 18:30 LONDON
India-wide shortage of cisplatin and carboplatin chemotherapy drugs raises alarm
Oncologists in India are reporting a nationwide shortage of the chemotherapy medicines cisplatin and carboplatin, with supplies said to have disappeared from shelves over the past two weeks. Doctors in Delhi and Mumbai say hospital pharmacies and retail outlets are struggling to obtain the drugs, which are widely used in cancer treatment. The shortage is affecting patients across several cities and has prompted concern among cancer specialists.Doctors quoted in the supplied material said the problem has been building for at least two weeks. At Sir Gangaram Hospital in Delhi, Dr Shyam Agarwal said the hospital pharmacy had run out of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 17:30 LONDON
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UN peacekeeper killed and two wounded after shelling in south Lebanon
A United Nations peacekeeper has been killed and two others injured after shelling in southern Lebanon, according to the latest confirmed report on the incident. The casualty involved personnel from the UN peacekeeping mission in the south of the country, where the force has been operating for years along the frontier area. The incident adds to concerns about the safety of international personnel in a region that has seen repeated cross-border violence.The newly confirmed details say one peacekeeper died and two others were hurt in the shelling. The location was southern Lebanon, but the available material does not identify the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 16:59 LONDON
Kenya protests turn violent over planned Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base
Protests in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki have turned violent over plans for an Ebola quarantine station for US citizens at Laikipia Air Base. The facility is being built on a military base in central Kenya and has drawn anger from residents and health workers. At least two people were killed and one person was injured when the demonstration escalated on Monday.Hundreds of people gathered in front of the planned centre on Monday and Tuesday, according to the supplied reports. US officials had earlier confirmed that Americans who contract Ebola while overseas would be sent to the facility rather than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 15:32 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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US plan for Ebola quarantine unit in Kenya draws legal and ethical criticism
The United States is building a 50-bed Ebola quarantine and treatment unit at Laikipia airbase in Kenya for Americans exposed to the virus, prompting criticism from former senior health officials and a CDC workers' union. The plan has also been challenged in court in Kenya, where a high court blocked the order before the two governments moved ahead, according to the supplied material. First American responders were reportedly landing at the airbase on Saturday.Former top US health leaders, including former senior CDC officials, have written to Congress urging the Trump administration to abandon the plan. They said the policy raises... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 14:05 LONDON
India doubles financial powers for field commanders in revised defence procurement rules
India has revised the financial powers available to its armed forces commanders, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh releasing the updated Delegation of Financial Powers for Defence Services, or DFPDS-2026, on Thursday. The changes include a twofold increase in the financial ceiling for field commanders, alongside wider delegation for revenue procurements. The move is intended to speed up decision-making and contract execution within the military system.According to the Defence Ministry, the revised rules raise the financial powers of certain competent authorities by up to 100 per cent, and in some cases by more than double. The ministry said the changes would... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 13:06 LONDON
Lebanon says ceasefire deal is last chance as UN peacekeeper dies in south
Lebanon's president has said an agreement on implementing a ceasefire, announced in Washington after talks with Israel, is the "last chance" to reach a broader truce. Joseph Aoun said Lebanon would inform the United States of its position once it had heard from internal parties, particularly Hezbollah. The development comes as UN peacekeepers in south Lebanon reported that one soldier died from wounds after projectiles hit their position in the south-east of the country, with two others injured.Aoun said the United States would determine the start date of the ceasefire and that Donald Trump would be the direct guarantor of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
Russia forum hears report envisioning nuclear use and annexations in 'good' scenario
Russia's annual economic forum in St Petersburg has opened with a presentation that set out a future scenario for the country in which nuclear weapons are used and Ukrainian cities are annexed. Konstantin Malofeev, founder of the Russian Orthodox media network Tsargrad, presented a "Russia 2050" report at the event, which was attended by Vladimir Putin and business figures from across the globe. The report described a "good" outcome for the next 25 years as one in which Russia secures "a clear image of victory in the ideological war" through nuclear weapons use, annexes Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, Odesa and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 12:32 LONDON
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Russia denies responsibility after Romania drone incursion dispute intensifies
Russia has denied responsibility for a drone incident in Romania after Bucharest accused Moscow of carrying out an attack that crossed into Romanian territory. The dispute has become a fresh point of tension between Russia and NATO, with the alliance saying the drone that fell in Romania was of Russian origin. The incident was referenced again on Thursday as Moscow accused Europe of escalating militarisation and conflict.According to the supplied report, the Romanian accusation dates to 29 May, when NATO also signalled possible new sanctions in response. Hours after the bombing, Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected the allegation during a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 12:03 LONDON
Gunfire in Mogadishu as Somali troops and opposition militias clash before planned protests
Government troops and opposition-allied militias have exchanged fire in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, in violence that forced civilians to flee and damaged property. The clashes erupted ahead of planned protests over President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's decision to remain in office after his term expired in May. Residents said the fighting spread through parts of the city on Wednesday evening and continued into Thursday morning.According to witnesses, the violence began around 5pm on Wednesday and involved thousands of government troops deployed in Mogadishu's Howl Wadag and Abdiasis districts. Former president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed said government forces had targeted his home, while former... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 12:00 LONDON
Five Eyes warns Chinese spies are using job platforms to target sensitive staff
Australia and its Five Eyes partners have issued a joint warning that Chinese intelligence services are using LinkedIn, Upwork and Indeed to target people with access to sensitive information. The bulletin says operatives are posing as recruiters and using ordinary hiring channels to approach government, defence and intelligence personnel, as well as others with indirect access to privileged material. It was issued as a joint statement by the security agencies of the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.The warning, titled "Safeguarding our Secrets", says the approach is designed to identify people worth exploiting and then build contact through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 11:02 LONDON
Trump says Iran ceasefire is holding as US strikes continue and Hormuz talks advance
US President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect, while describing it in looser terms and acknowledging that US forces have continued striking Iranian targets. Speaking in the Oval Office on Wednesday, he said that in the Middle East a ceasefire can mean people are "shooting in a more moderate manner". He also said the United States had hit Iranian targets "pretty hard" over the previous two nights.Trump's comments came in response to questions about whether the truce remained in place despite renewed hostilities. He said there was "a reason for everything" and added that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 10:29 LONDON
UK to challenge EU over planned steel quota cuts
The UK business secretary, Peter Kyle, is due to raise concerns with the European Commission in Brussels over plans to sharply reduce tariff-free steel import quotas. The talks come as both the UK and the EU prepare new steel safeguards to take effect from 1 July. The dispute centres on how much steel can enter each market without tariffs, and on the risk that the two sides could end up restricting each other's exports at the same time.According to the supplied material, the EU plans to cut overall tariff-free imports from non-EU countries by 47% on 2024 levels from 1... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 09:33 LONDON
Russia steps up economic pressure on Armenia before Sunday election
Russia has intensified economic pressure on Armenia in the days before the country's parliamentary election on Sunday, warning of possible trade and energy consequences if Yerevan continues moving closer to the European Union. The measures and threats include higher gas prices, restrictions on imports of some Armenian products and the possibility of suspension from the Eurasian Economic Union. The pressure comes as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's government faces a vote that will help determine the country's political and foreign policy direction.According to the supplied material, Moscow has linked its warnings to Armenia's EU ambitions and to the broader shift in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 09:30 LONDON
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Iran says talks with the United States have made no progress as Israel strikes Lebanon and Kuwait reports casualties
Iran's foreign minister has said talks with the United States have made no progress, even as channels of communication remain open after tensions escalated between Washington and Tehran. The comments came as Israel carried out drone attacks in Lebanon after agreeing to renew a ceasefire, according to the supplied material. The same row also says Kuwait reported Iranian missile and drone attacks on Wednesday that killed one person and wounded more than 60 others.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the negotiations had not advanced, while stressing that contact between the two sides had not been cut off. He also defended Iran's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 08:29 LONDON
Australia High Court rejects White Australia bid to block hate-group designation
Australia's High Court has dismissed an urgent bid by the neo-Nazi group White Australia to temporarily block its designation as a prohibited hate group. The ruling means the organisation remains subject to anti-hate laws passed after the Bondi Beach mass shooting. The group had argued that the designation would effectively end its operations.Chief Justice Stephen Gageler dismissed the injunction application on Thursday, according to the court hearing. White Australia had asked for temporary immunity while it continues a separate constitutional challenge to the laws. A two-day hearing on that broader case is scheduled for September.The group is also seeking to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 07:00 LONDON
Indonesia rupiah hits record low as energy shock and capital outflows weigh on markets
Indonesia's rupiah has fallen to its weakest level on record against the US dollar, breaching the 18,000 mark as markets reacted to higher energy costs and renewed pressure across the region. The currency touched 18,028 per dollar on Thursday, according to the supplied report, despite recent support measures from Bank Indonesia. The move comes as the wider economic fallout from the Iran war continues to affect energy-importing economies in Southeast Asia.The latest slide was linked to a jump in oil prices after hostilities flared again on Wednesday, pushing crude more than 1% higher. A Permata Bank chief economist said 18,000... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 06:33 LONDON
More than 30 killed in ADF attacks near Beni as Ebola patients flee clinics in eastern DRC
Rebel attacks in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have left more than 30 people dead over the past few days, according to local accounts and officials, in violence that has also disrupted the response to an Ebola outbreak. The raids took place around Beni in North Kivu province, including villages near the city and the city itself. Witnesses and community leaders said homes and motorcycles were set on fire, civilians were kidnapped and people were killed in separate attacks.At least 10 people were killed in raids on the villages of Matété, Mamuli and Kitoho in the early hours of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 05:30 LONDON
Pentagon assigns convicted January 6 rioter to policy office role
The Pentagon has assigned Elias Irizarry, a man convicted over the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, to a role in its office of the undersecretary of defense for policy. The office provides national security advice and support on military strategy and planning to the defense secretary. The appointment has drawn attention because it places a person convicted in connection with the Capitol attack inside a senior policy unit at the US defense headquarters.According to internal records described by officials, Irizarry has been assigned to the policy office, although it was not clear how long he has been in the post.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 02:00 LONDON
Australia rejects US plan for 12.5% tariff over forced-labour claims
The United States is planning to impose a 12.5% tariff on goods from Australia, alleging the country has failed to take action to prevent slavery and forced labour. The move would affect dozens of countries and is set to replace, and slightly increase, the Trump administration's existing temporary 10% global import surcharge when it expires on 24 July. In Canberra, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the proposal was unjustified and inconsistent with the free trade agreements between the two allies.Mr Albanese said Australia had an ideological disagreement with the United States over tariffs, arguing that the American administration had broken... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 01:06 LONDON
Israel and Lebanon agree to renew fragile ceasefire after US talks
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire and establish a series of pilot security zones inside Lebanon, according to a joint statement issued after talks in Washington. The announcement follows a fourth round of US-mediated discussions at the State Department and marks the clearest sign yet of movement in the cross-border conflict. The agreement says Lebanese armed forces will take exclusive control of the pilot zones, while Hezbollah operatives are to be withdrawn from areas south of the Litani River.The joint statement says the ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of Hezbollah fire and the evacuation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jun 2026 00:29 LONDON
Kyrgyzstan elected to UN Security Council for first time in its history
Kyrgyzstan has been elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term, winning the Asia-Pacific Group vacancy and defeating the Philippines. The vote, held on Wednesday, gives Kyrgyzstan its first seat on the 15-member council since independence in 1991. It also makes Kyrgyzstan the first Central Asian country to join the body in more than a decade, after Kazakhstan served in the 2017-2018 term.The result was described as a major diplomatic victory for Bishkek. President Sadyr Japarov had urged world leaders to back Kyrgyzstan's bid and to give greater voice to countries that have... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 22:05 LONDON
U.S. Scam Center Strike Force reports Disruption Week actions against online fraud networks
Department's Scam Center Strike Force said it completed "Disruption Week" operations aimed at online fraud infrastructure used by transnational organized crime actors in Southeast Asia. The private sector took voluntary action to interrupt millions of social media, email, and internet access accounts that were being used to defraud Americans. The Department said its information sharing enabled private sector actors to voluntarily freeze over $3.8 million in cryptocurrency involved in laundering funds stolen from Americans. The action was described as part of a coordinated effort between government and industry rather than a formal seizure. The Scam Center Strike Force held in-person... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 20:32 LONDON
US Justice Department ends $1.8bn anti-weaponisation fund after Republican backlash
The US Justice Department has ended a proposed $1.8bn taxpayer-funded "anti-weaponisation" fund after a sharp backlash from Republicans in Congress. The plan had been in place for about two weeks before officials formally abandoned it on Tuesday. The decision came after Republican lawmakers threatened to block a key immigration bill unless the administration dropped the proposal.The fund was tied to a settlement linked to a lawsuit Donald Trump had dropped against the Internal Revenue Service. According to the plan, the money would have gone to people the administration said had been unfairly targeted by the previous administration. Officials had also... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 20:30 LONDON
Brazil rejects new US tariff proposal after 25% levy announced on imports
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has rejected a new United States tariff proposal, saying he could "not accept the treatment" his country had received. The comments came after Washington announced a 25 percent tariff on certain Brazilian imports, in a move that appears to have reversed an emerging detente between the two governments. Lula said he had left a meeting with US President Donald Trump in May believing relations were improving.The tariff announcement was made on Tuesday, and Lula responded on Wednesday. He said Brazil's trade talks with the US were still ongoing, but added that his government... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 19:32 LONDON
UK foreign secretary begins first official India visit for trade and security talks
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is in India for her first official visit as foreign secretary, with meetings planned in New Delhi with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The talks are centred on the UK-India free trade agreement, global stability, energy security and maritime security. The visit comes after Cooper arrived following a stop in China, according to the supplied material.Cooper is scheduled to meet Mr Jaishankar on Thursday, and the two ministers are expected to discuss closer collaboration between the UK and India to reduce economic shocks from ongoing conflicts and to preserve global... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 19:08 LONDON
FBI ends Bakersfield bank hostage standoff with suspect killed
A hostage standoff at a Chase Bank branch in Bakersfield, California, ended on Wednesday after FBI personnel shot dead the suspect, police said. Several people had been held overnight inside the multistorey building before the incident was brought to a close. Authorities said the remaining hostages were released unharmed.The Bakersfield Police Department said the suspect was killed in "an officer-involved shooting involving Federal Bureau of Investigation personnel". Police said they first responded to the scene on Tuesday at about 13:00 PST after calls about a bomb threat and reports that a man had barricaded himself inside with several people. Two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 17:36 LONDON
California governor primary count remains unsettled as Becerra and Hilton lead
California's governor primary remains unresolved a day after voting, with Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton leading a crowded field as postal ballots continue to be counted. The contest is for the top two places in California's primary system, which means the final order will determine who advances to November's general election. Officials have not yet confirmed the final result, and the count could take several days.The latest reporting says Becerra, a Democrat and former Biden cabinet secretary, and Hilton, a Republican endorsed by Donald Trump, are at the top of the field. Another Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 17:06 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
IAEA chief says drone attack on UAE's Barakah plant would be more dangerous than Zaporizhzhia strike
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has said a drone attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates would be more dangerous than an attack on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia plant. The comments were reported on 3 June 2026 and place renewed attention on the security of nuclear facilities in a region where the Barakah site is one of the most significant energy installations. The statement also underlines the agency's continuing concern about the vulnerability of nuclear infrastructure to aerial threats.According to the report, the warning was made by the IAEA chief in an interview published... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 13:36 LONDON
Indonesia's former free meals agency chief arrested in corruption probe
Indonesia's former head of the National Nutrition Agency has been arrested in a corruption investigation linked to the rollout of President Prabowo Subianto's free school meals programme. Dadan Hindayana was taken into custody by the Attorney General's Office after investigators raided the agency's headquarters in Jakarta, according to officials. The arrest came a day after he was removed from his post, and he was escorted out of the Attorney General's offices in handcuffs alongside two other agency officials.The case centres on the Free Nutritious Meals programme, known locally as MBG, one of Prabowo's flagship election promises and a central part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 12:31 LONDON
UK foreign secretary begins three-day Beijing visit to reset ties with China
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has begun a three-day visit to Beijing as the United Kingdom seeks to reset relations with China after a prolonged period of strain. The trip comes after Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Beijing in January, and it marks another high-level attempt to revive diplomatic and economic engagement between the two countries. Cooper met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng at the Great Hall of the People at the start of the visit, where she said both sides should approach talks with "candour and respect".Cooper said it was in the shared interest of both countries to support... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 11:05 LONDON
US and Iran report fresh strikes as Gulf states intercept drones and missiles
The conflict involving the United States and Iran widened across the Gulf on Wednesday, with both sides reporting new military actions and several Gulf states saying they came under attack. The US military said it carried out self-defence strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, while Kuwait reported that its international airport was hit by drones and missiles, causing injuries, damage to airport facilities and flight suspensions. Bahrain also reported incoming threats, with US and Bahraini air defences intercepting missiles, according to the latest military statements.The US Central Command said it had "successfully defeated" a series of Iranian missile and drone attacks... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 10:29 LONDON
Rubio says China has not changed battlefield dynamics in Iran war
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Washington sees no evidence that Chinese support has altered the battlefield in the Iran conflict or hindered US military operations. Speaking before a House Appropriations Committee subcommittee, Rubio said Iran does have Chinese military equipment from earlier ties, but that the United States had not observed assistance that had "changed the dynamic in the battlefield" or "in any way impeded our operations". His remarks add a fresh national security angle to the wider Iran war diplomacy already under way.Rubio's comments came weeks after the US State Department imposed sanctions on three China-based... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 07:35 LONDON
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
Rebecca Bennett wins New Jersey Democratic primary for key House seat
Rebecca Bennett has won the Democratic primary in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, setting up a November contest against Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr. The district is one of the most closely watched House races in the state and is being treated as a toss-up by independent analysts. Bennett, a former US Navy helicopter pilot, defeated three Democratic rivals and secured about 47.2% of the vote, according to projected results.Her nearest challenger, Tina Shah, received 20.2%. Bennett's victory was confirmed on Tuesday, and she will now face Kean in the general election. Kean ran unopposed in the Republican primary with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 05:33 LONDON
Tunisian court sentences Rached Ghannouchi to life in prison in secret apparatus case
A Tunisian court has sentenced Ennahdha leader Rached Ghannouchi to life in prison in the so-called secret apparatus case, in a ruling that also handed lengthy terms to dozens of other defendants. The Tunis Court of First Instance issued the verdict on Tuesday in Tunis, according to the official news agency. The case centres on allegations linked to the Ennahdha party and accusations of terrorism-related offences.Ghannouchi, a former parliamentary speaker and one of Tunisia's best-known opposition figures, received a life sentence plus 30 years on terrorism-related charges. Eleven other defendants were also given life sentences, with additional prison terms of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 04:00 LONDON
US says it struck Iranian facility on Qeshm Island after missile launches toward Kuwait and Bahrain
The US military says it carried out retaliatory strikes on an Iranian military facility on Qeshm Island after missiles launched from Iran were aimed at Kuwait and Bahrain. The island lies near the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that is central to Gulf shipping and regional security. The latest exchange adds to a fast-moving confrontation that has already involved missile launches, air-defence interceptions and claims of self-defence on both sides.US Central Command said Iranian missiles launched toward Kuwait and Bahrain either failed mid-flight or were intercepted. It said two missiles fired at Kuwait broke apart before reaching their destination,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 02:29 LONDON
India rejects third-party role in Nepal border dispute
India has rejected any role for third parties in its border dispute with Nepal, saying the issue should be handled through bilateral mechanisms. The statement came after Nepal's prime minister raised the boundary question in parliament and referred to China and the United Kingdom as possible parties to help address the long-running disagreement. India said the two countries already have established channels to deal with boundary matters.Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India had seen the remarks made by Nepal's prime minister, as well as a subsequent statement from Nepal's foreign ministry. He said close to 98% of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 01:04 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
Australia says it always preferred secondhand Aukus submarines, defence secretary tells Senate
Australia's defence secretary has said the country's preference was always to receive three in-service Virginia-class submarines under the Aukus deal, as senators questioned how the submarine plan was reworked. Meghan Quinn told Senate estimates that the revised arrangement was a joint idea between Australia and the United States. Her comments prompted renewed scrutiny from the opposition over whether the original structure had effectively been imposed on the Albanese government.Quinn was pressed by shadow defence minister James Paterson on Tuesday night about the decision to move away from an earlier plan involving a mix of new and used submarines. Asked which... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 22:01 LONDON
US proposes 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports after trade investigation
The United States has proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, escalating a trade dispute between the two countries. The move was announced in Washington after an investigation by the office of the US trade representative, which said Brazil's practices were "unreasonable" and burdened or restricted US commerce. The proposal comes as relations between the two governments are already under strain, with Brazil's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, saying he received the decision "with indignation".The US trade representative, Jamieson Greer, said he and Donald Trump had held "constructive" meetings with Lula and other Brazilian officials, but added that there... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 20:31 LONDON
Russian missile and drone strikes kill at least 22 across Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv
Russian missile and drone strikes hit several Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least 22 people and injuring more than 90, according to officials and local reports. Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv were among the places affected in what authorities described as a broad attack across the country. Emergency crews were still assessing damage on Tuesday morning as fires, power cuts and rescue work continued in the capital and other cities.In Kyiv, at least six people were killed, while more than 41,000 people, including almost 4,500 children, sheltered underground in the city metro overnight, the metro company said. The attack came after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 20:29 LONDON
Israel and Hezbollah trade fire amid fragile de-escalation deal
Israel continued striking southern Lebanon on Tuesday despite a de-escalation arrangement announced a day earlier, while Hezbollah said it had attacked Israeli troops in the south. The reported understanding was meant to halt some attacks, but the latest exchanges showed it had not stopped fighting on the ground. Lebanese state media said strikes were reported at about 30 locations across the south, including areas around Tyre.According to the supplied material, US President Donald Trump announced the agreement on Monday, saying it would stop Israeli attacks on Beirut and Hezbollah attacks on Israeli territory. A statement attributed to the Lebanese embassy... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 19:29 LONDON
Azerbaijan opens Baku Energy Week with focus on Europe supply role
Azerbaijan has opened Baku Energy Week 2026 in the capital, with President Ilham Aliyev using the event to underline the country's role in Europe's energy supply diversification. He said it was difficult to imagine the European market without the South Caucasus, linking the region's position to wider debates over energy security and infrastructure. The opening day also put a spotlight on gas geopolitics, artificial intelligence in drilling and methane-reduction technologies.Aliyev told delegates that the world cannot live without fossil fuels, while also saying countries should be judged on how they invest in renewables. His remarks framed Azerbaijan as a producer... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 17:00 LONDON
Kenya court orders release of details on planned Ebola quarantine facility after Nanyuki protests
Two people have been shot dead in protests in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki over plans for a United States-linked Ebola quarantine facility near Laikipia Air Base. The demonstrations turned violent as hundreds of people marched towards the military base, blocked roads and burned tyres, while police responded with tear gas and live ammunition. The deaths were reported during clashes with security forces, and both victims died from gunshot wounds.The facility at the centre of the dispute is a planned 50-bed quarantine centre intended to temporarily house and monitor people exposed to Ebola. According to the supplied material, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 14:59 LONDON
Armenia's Pashinyan seeks to ease Russia tensions ahead of crucial vote
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is moving to calm tensions with Russia while again stressing Armenia's sovereignty ahead of a crucial vote, according to the latest reporting on the issue. The development comes as his government faces a politically sensitive moment in Yerevan, with relations between the two countries under close scrutiny. The immediate focus is on how far Pashinyan can balance domestic political pressure with the need to manage a difficult external relationship.The confirmed reporting says Pashinyan is trying to defuse the dispute rather than escalate it, while also making a public case for Armenia's independent decision-making. The article... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 13:33 LONDON
Senior Labour MP says UK has failed Palestinians after recognising Palestine
A senior Labour MP has accused the UK government of failing the Palestinian people and doing too little after recognising Palestine as a state. Emily Thornberry, who chairs the foreign affairs select committee, said the decision taken more than eight months ago should have been only the first step in a wider effort towards a two-state solution. She made the remarks at an event in Westminster on Monday night, where she also criticised Donald Trump over Gaza.Thornberry said the government had not made it economically impossible for Israel to continue to act with impunity in the West Bank and Gaza.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 10:02 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
Explosion at fireworks factory in Naxxar, Malta injures two men
An explosion at a fireworks factory in Naxxar, in northern Malta, has injured two men and prompted an official inquiry. Local authorities confirmed the blast happened on Monday, 1 June 2026, and said smoke could be seen rising after the explosion. The incident took place at a factory in the northern part of the island, with the immediate focus now on the condition of those injured and the cause of the blast.The Malta Police Force said the two men were in nearby fields at the time of the incident and were taken to hospital with minor injuries. Officials also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 09:32 LONDON
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
Israeli military intercepts projectiles launched from Lebanon into northern Israel
Israeli air defences intercepted two projectiles launched from Lebanon into northern Israel early on Tuesday, according to the Israeli military. The incident came hours after US President Donald Trump said he had brokered an end to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. No injuries were reported, but the military also said a suspicious aerial target later fell near the Lebanese border.The military said sirens sounded at 01:35 local time in several areas in northern Israel before the interceptions were carried out. It said the two projectiles crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory and were intercepted by the air force. The statement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 05:59 LONDON
Russian strikes across Ukraine kill four in Dnipro and damage buildings in Kyiv
Russia carried out a major attack across Ukraine early on Tuesday, killing four people in Dnipro and damaging two apartment buildings in the capital Kyiv, according to authorities. The strikes came after days of warnings that Moscow was preparing a large assault. The incident affected multiple cities and again put civilian areas under pressure during the war.Officials said the deaths were reported in Dnipro, while damage was also recorded in Kyiv. The attack was described as taking place early on Tuesday, and local authorities linked it to a wave of missiles and drones. The supplied report does not give a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 03:59 LONDON
India and Australia advance maritime and undersea domain awareness cooperation
India and Australia have agreed to step up cooperation on maritime domain awareness and to explore work on undersea domain awareness after defence minister talks in New Delhi. The discussions were led by India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles. The two sides said they want to deepen practical security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific through patrol aircraft activity, coast guard links and a planned maritime security roadmap.The ministers co-chaired the second India-Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue on Monday in New Delhi. In a joint statement, they said they welcomed the progress in bilateral... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 01:35 LONDON
Kyiv under heavy Russian attack as fires break out across city
Kyiv came under a heavy Russian attack overnight, with a large pillar of smoke seen rising over the Ukrainian capital and residents urged to shelter. Officials said fires broke out in several districts as debris from incoming weapons struck buildings, cars and open areas. The immediate reports pointed to damage across multiple parts of the city rather than a single site.Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a fire had started in the Podil district on the grounds of a non-residential property. He also said a nine-storey apartment building was on fire after debris apparently struck the roof. In the Obolon district,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 01:30 LONDON
DR Congo and Uganda Ebola outbreak drives race to develop Bundibugyo vaccine
A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda is prompting an urgent push to develop a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain. More than 1,100 people are reported to be infected across the two countries, and nearly 250 suspected deaths have been recorded. The outbreak is described as the 17th Ebola outbreak in the DRC and the third caused by the Bundibugyo strain.The World Health Organization said its experts had identified a single-dose vaccine using the rVSV platform as the most promising candidate. The agency estimated it would take seven to nine months before the new... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 23:32 LONDON
Armenia rejects Russia's push for EU referendum amid worsening ties
Armenia's prime minister has rejected a demand from Moscow for an immediate referendum on whether the country should leave the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union and move towards the European Union. The dispute comes as relations between the two countries deteriorate sharply, with Yerevan facing fresh political and economic pressure from Russia. The issue is now central to Armenia's balancing act between its long-standing ties with Moscow and its stated interest in closer relations with the EU.Nikol Pashinyan said the request was "unreasonable" and argued that a referendum would be premature before Armenia formally applies for EU candidate status. In a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 22:02 LONDON
Kuwait says it intercepted missiles and drones as US and Iran trade retaliatory strikes
Kuwait said it intercepted missiles and drones on Monday after warning sirens sounded across Kuwait City, as the United States and Iran exchanged fresh retaliatory strikes in the Gulf region. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it had targeted an airbase used by US forces, while US officials said American forces intercepted ballistic missiles aimed at personnel in Kuwait. The latest exchanges add to an already volatile military confrontation that has continued alongside talks aimed at ending the conflict.According to the reported statements, the US said it had carried out self-defence strikes on radar and command sites in Iran over... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 21:00 LONDON
France restricts Israeli offensive weapons at Eurosatory defence show
France has barred the display of Israeli offensive weapons at the Eurosatory international defence and security exhibition in Paris, according to organisers and Israeli officials. The decision also prevents Israeli government officials from attending the show, while some Israeli defensive systems remain authorised to take part. The restrictions affect one of Europe's major weapons exhibitions and have prompted a sharp protest from Israel's defence ministry.Organisers said the French government made the decision through its Defence Council. Charles Beaudouin, president of COGES Events, said only Israeli exhibitors presenting anti-ballistic and anti-air defence systems are authorised. He added that if an exhibitor... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 19:38 LONDON
Five killed in explosion and fire at Hanwha Aerospace facility in Daejeon
Five people were killed and two others injured after an explosion and fire at a Hanwha Aerospace facility in the South Korean city of Daejeon on Monday. The blast happened at a worksite operated by the defence company, and emergency responders were sent to the scene soon after the incident was reported. The facility is in South Korea's central region, about 140 km south of Seoul, and the affected area has been described as a government-designated security facility.Fire authorities said the explosion was followed by a fire at around 10.59 am local time. Officials have not yet confirmed what triggered... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 19:03 LONDON
Court rejects Rwanda compensation claim over scrapped UK migration deal
An international arbitration panel has ruled that the United Kingdom does not have to pay Rwanda more than 100 million pounds in compensation over the cancelled migrant deportation deal. The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague rejected all of Kigali's financial claims in a ruling dated 15 May and formally announced on Monday. The dispute centred on the collapse of the asylum plan under which Rwanda would have been paid to take in migrants who had arrived in Britain irregularly.The panel said diplomatic exchanges between the two governments after the deal was scrapped amounted to an agreement that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 18:37 LONDON
Myanmar blast near China border death toll rises to at least 55
A blast at a building storing industrial mining explosives in northeastern Myanmar has killed at least 55 people and injured more than 100, according to the latest confirmed figures. The explosion happened around noon on Sunday in Kaungtup village, in Namhkam township, close to the border with China. The incident has caused widespread damage in the surrounding area, with homes in two villages reported destroyed or damaged.The Ta'ang National Liberation Army, which controls the area, has described the incident as an accidental explosion. Its economic department said the facility was storing gelignite for use in local mining operations and that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 18:34 LONDON
Hungary's new government moves to remove Orbán-era president
Hungary's new government says it will amend the constitution to remove President Tamás Sulyok after he refused to resign, opening a direct clash with a key figure from the previous political order. The dispute comes after Péter Magyar's landslide election win in April and his party's two-thirds majority in parliament. That majority gives the government the numbers needed to change the constitution, which Magyar says it will use to unwind Orbán-era appointments.Magyar had set a deadline of 31 May for Sulyok to step down, but the president has said he will serve out his five-year term. Sulyok was installed in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 18:04 LONDON
Colombia presidential race heads to runoff after tight first round
Colombia's presidential election has moved to a runoff after the first round failed to produce an outright winner. Right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist senator Iván Cepeda emerged as the two leading candidates, according to initial results. The runoff is scheduled for 21 June, extending a contest that has been closely watched for its implications for security, the economy and the direction of government policy.The national registry office said the two men were separated by less than two percentage points. De la Espriella won 43.7% of the vote, while Cepeda took just under 41%, a gap of nearly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 18:03 LONDON
Ethiopia votes amid insecurity as polling is halted in parts of Tigray, Oromia and Amhara
Ethiopia has begun parliamentary and regional elections in a vote expected to deliver a landslide victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party. Polling did not take place in northern Tigray, while voting was interrupted in parts of Oromia and Amhara because of security problems. More than 50 million people are registered to vote, but the scale of disruption means the contest is not being held uniformly across the country.Election officials said 143 polling stations did not open at all because of security reasons. The National Election Board of Ethiopia said voting would not take place in Tigray because of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 18:01 LONDON
Iran executes two men over alleged mosque attack as crackdown deepens
Iran has executed two men convicted over an alleged attack on a mosque during protests that erupted in late 2025 and early 2026, according to the judiciary-affiliated Mizan News Agency. The men, identified as Mehrdad Mohammadi-Nia and Ashkan Maleki, were executed after the Supreme Court upheld their sentences. Iranian authorities said they were among the main perpetrators of an attack on the Jafari Mosque in Tehran's Gisha neighbourhood.The judiciary said the two were convicted of setting fire to the mosque, damaging public property, clashing with security forces, blocking roads and activities against national security. It also said their assets were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 11:01 LONDON
Israeli forces seize Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon incursion
Israeli forces have taken control of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, in what the military described as its deepest incursion into the country in more than 25 years. The site was captured after days of airstrikes and clashes with Hezbollah fighters in nearby villages. Video from the area showed the Israeli flag raised above the Crusader-era fortress as smoke rose from the nearby village of Arnoun following strikes.Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the military had taken control of the hilltop castle during expanded operations against Hezbollah. The supporting report says Beaufort Castle overlooks large parts of southern Lebanon and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 10:29 LONDON
U.S. and Iran exchange new attacks in southern Iran
The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh military claims, with U.S. Central Command saying it carried out self-defence strikes on military targets in southern Iran over the weekend. Iran's military later said it retaliated by targeting a base.The supplied material does not identify the exact sites hit or say when the Iranian response took place. The confirmed details are limited to the location, the broad timing and the competing accounts from the two sides. U.S.Central Command described its operation as a round of self-defence strikes, while Iran's military framed its action as retaliation. No casualty figures, damage assessments or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 09:59 LONDON
Austria opens first trial against Syrian officials accused of torture
Austria has opened its first trial against officials linked to the Assad regime, in a case centred on allegations of torture. The proceeding is taking place in Austria and involves two Syrian men who are accused by witnesses of abuse. It is being described as a rare opportunity for Syrian witnesses to confront the defendants in court.The only confirmed details in the supplied material are that the trial is Austria's first against Assad-regime officials and that two men are facing war-crime charges. The hearing was reported on 1 June 2026, and the case is being heard in Austria. The witnesses... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 09:00 LONDON
US and Iran exchange strikes as talks continue, pushing oil prices higher
Oil prices rose after reports that the United States and Iran exchanged military strikes, even as negotiations between the two sides continued. The move in markets reflected concern that the confrontation could widen or disrupt energy flows, particularly given the strategic importance of Gulf shipping routes. The latest reports point to a renewed exchange of fire rather than a one-off incident, with both military pressure and diplomacy unfolding at the same time.The confirmed detail so far is limited, but the market reaction was immediate. Investors were said to be weighing the exchange of strikes against signs that both sides remained... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 07:59 LONDON
Satellite images show Iran has damaged 20 US military sites across eight Middle East countries
Satellite images and video analysis indicate that Iran has damaged 20 US military sites across eight Middle East countries since the start of the war. The facilities are reported to include air defence systems, refuelling aircraft and radars, with damage spread across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Bahrain and Oman. The findings suggest the scale of the attacks may be greater than has been publicly acknowledged.The analysis says the strikes have taken place since the end of February and have affected both US bases and shared military facilities. A US defence official declined to comment... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 07:00 LONDON
Deaths from U.S. boat strikes in Colombia and Ecuador pass 200
Deaths linked to a reported U.S. boat-strike campaign in coastal waters associated with Colombia and Ecuador have passed 200, according to the supplied material. The latest reporting says the campaign is affecting communities along the coast in both countries, with residents describing consequences that go beyond the immediate loss of life. People in those areas say the strikes are changing how they think about work tied to the sea.The confirmed detail in the source material is limited but clear: the death toll has now moved beyond 200. The report was published on 31 May 2026 and describes the campaign as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 May 2026 10:00 LONDON
US strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific kills three, death toll reaches 202
The United States military says it has killed three men in another strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The attack took place on Saturday local time and is the latest in a months-long series of strikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific. According to the military, the vessel was being used in narco-trafficking operations.The reported death toll from the campaign has now risen to at least 202. US Southern Command said intelligence had confirmed the vessel was transiting along narco-trafficking routes and was engaged in drug trafficking operations. It said the three... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 May 2026 05:29 LONDON
Lebanon PM accuses Israel of 'scorched-earth policy' as fresh strikes hit south
Lebanon's prime minister has accused Israel of pursuing a "scorched-earth policy" in the country's south after fresh airstrikes and new evacuation warnings were issued for more than a dozen locations. Nawaf Salam said the situation amounted to a "dangerous" escalation and called for "a swift and real ceasefire". His comments came as Israeli military action continued in southern Lebanon and residents in several areas were told to leave.In a televised address, Mr Salam said Israel was "destroying towns and villages and forcing their inhabitants into exile" and warned that the campaign would bring "neither security nor stability". He said Lebanon's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 May 2026 01:59 LONDON
CIA officer David Rush arrested after reported contact with Pentagon official Stephen A. Feinberg
A longtime CIA officer, David Rush, has been arrested in connection with gold bars, according to the supplied report. The case has drawn attention because Rush is also reported to have previously had contact with Stephen A. Feinberg, the No. 2 official at the Pentagon.The report says the contact appears to have begun during President Donald Trump's first term. The confirmed details are limited, but the report identifies Rush as a longtime CIA officer and says the two men were not close. It does not say when the arrest took place, where the gold bars were found, or what charges,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 May 2026 00:30 LONDON
US says it could resume war with Iran as talks fail to produce deal
The United States has said it is more than capable of restarting the war with Iran at any time, after days of talks failed to produce a peace deal. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth made the remarks as negotiations remained unresolved, according to the latest report on the talks. The comments come amid continuing tension between Washington and Tehran and suggest the diplomatic track has not yet delivered an agreement.The report says the warning followed a two-hour meeting in the White House situation room, which did not produce a deal. It also says the discussions have stretched over several days without... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 15:59 LONDON
US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drones through AUKUS pact
The United States, the United Kingdom and Australia are set to develop underwater drones through their AUKUS defence pact, according to the supplied report. The initiative points to a new trilateral military technology effort involving the three partners. It is being framed as part of their wider security cooperation.The report says the plan is linked to AUKUS, the defence partnership between the three countries. No further technical details were provided in the supplied material about the type of drones, the timetable or where the work will be carried out. The announcement nevertheless indicates that undersea systems are becoming a more... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 15:30 LONDON
Romania says drone crashes into apartment building, wounding two and prompting NATO condemnation
Romania says a drone crashed into an apartment building after being used in an attack linked to the war in Ukraine, leaving two people wounded. The incident has triggered a diplomatic response and renewed concern about the spillover from the conflict into neighbouring countries. NATO has condemned the episode, while France has summoned the Russian ambassador.The confirmed details so far are limited but point to a cross-border incident with civilian impact. According to the information provided, the drone hit an apartment building in Romania and wounded two people. Russia has denied that evidence has been provided to support claims that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 13:00 LONDON
Ukraine drone strikes hit tanker and oil depot in southern Russia
Ukrainian drones struck an oil tanker in the port of Taganrog and an oil depot in southern Russia on Saturday, according to regional authorities. The attacks caused fires at both sites, but officials said there were no casualties. The incidents were reported in the Rostov and Krasnodar regions, both of which have been repeatedly affected by cross-border drone activity during the war.Yuri Slyusar, the governor of the Rostov region, said an oil tanker in Taganrog was hit overnight and that firefighters extinguished the blaze. He said no fuel oil leaks had been reported and that there were no casualties. Slyusar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
Putin warns Armenia over EU ambitions as Eurasian bloc threatens suspension
Armenia is facing renewed pressure from Russia over its efforts to deepen ties with the European Union. A report published on 30 May says President Vladimir Putin has warned that Armenia cannot reconcile membership of the Eurasian Economic Union with an EU path. The dispute centres on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's stated strategy of diversification, which seeks to build links with both Russia and the West.According to the report, the Eurasian Economic Union, which is led by Moscow, has threatened to suspend Armenia. The bloc has also called on Yerevan to hold a popular referendum to choose between the two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 10:30 LONDON
Trump declared in excellent health after annual medical exam at Walter Reed
US President Donald Trump has been declared in excellent health after his annual medical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. A White House memo said he is fully fit to carry out the duties of commander-in-chief and head of state. The assessment also said he scored 30 out of 30 on a standard cognitive test.The memo was issued on Friday by Capt Sean Barbabella, who said Trump has strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overall physical function. Trump visited Walter Reed on Tuesday for the examination and later wrote on social media that everything had checked out perfectly. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 09:59 LONDON
Chinese scientists unveil drone-warfare algorithm for autonomous swarm targeting
Chinese scientists have reported a new algorithm designed to help drone swarms identify friend, foe and terrain while continuing to operate when communications are jammed and vision is blocked. The system, called HG-STR, was described as a tool for fixed-wing drones to search a battlefield autonomously and pursue targets without relying on constant remote control. The report presents it as a development in military drone operations rather than a live combat event.According to the report, HG-STR stands for Heterogeneous Graph Spatio-Temporal Reasoning. It is said to use a "smart web" approach that distinguishes between different kinds of information instead of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 05:30 LONDON
Ukraine steps up AI-drone strikes on Russian supply convoys in occupied south
Ukraine is intensifying drone strikes on Russian supply convoys moving through occupied areas of southern Ukraine, according to verified footage and analyst assessments. The attacks are focused on vehicles carrying food, fuel and ammunition along routes linking Russia to Crimea and other occupied territories. The campaign appears aimed at disrupting the flow of supplies to Russian forces on the front line.BBC Verify said it had confirmed footage of at least 14 incidents published in the past week. The material shows vehicles being hit on critical roads in southern Ukraine, including at least 10 incidents between Russia's border and the occupied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 04:30 LONDON
Death toll rises to nine after Washington state paper mill chemical tank rupture
Crews in Longview, Washington, have recovered another victim from the site of a major paper mill disaster, raising the confirmed death toll to nine. Two workers remain unaccounted for after the rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company plant on Tuesday morning. The incident happened at a facility along the Columbia River and involved a tank holding more than 500,000 gallons of a chemical mixture used in paper production.Officials said the tank collapse released a flood of caustic liquid known as white liquor, which can cause severe burns on contact and lung damage if inhaled as vapour. The force of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 May 2026 02:00 LONDON
U.S. ejects Chinese journalist after China orders Times reporter to leave
The Trump administration has ejected a Chinese journalist in a reciprocal move after China ordered a reporter for The New York Times to leave the country. The action adds to fresh concerns about Beijing's pressure on foreign correspondents and the state of media access between the two countries. The incident is the latest sign of strain in an already tense diplomatic relationship.The confirmed details are limited, but the move was described as a direct response to China's order that the Times reporter depart. The U.S. action was taken under the Trump administration, according to the supplied material. No further timing,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
Israeli jets strike residential building in Ain Qana, south Lebanon
Israeli fighter jets struck a residential building in Ain Qana village in southern Lebanon on 29 May, according to the supplied report. Video from the scene showed thick plumes of smoke rising after the strike. The incident is the latest reported cross-border attack in a period of continuing tension along the Lebanon-Israel frontier.The report says the strike took place as Israel continued ceasefire violations, although no further operational details were provided in the supplied material. It also says the attack came ahead of military-level talks between the two countries in Washington, DC. No casualty figures, damage assessment or official response... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 20:00 LONDON
US judge temporarily blocks Trump-linked $1.8bn anti-weaponisation fund
A federal judge in Virginia has temporarily halted the creation and operation of a $1.8bn government fund tied to claims of political investigation. The order stops the Justice Department from taking any steps to stand up or run the fund, including processing or paying claims, until a preliminary hearing on 12 June. The move is the latest legal setback for a fund announced only last week.The fund was created after an agreement with President Donald Trump to end his $10bn lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns. According to the court order, the Justice... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 17:30 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
Lessons learned from Dubai … or not?
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 17 Mar 2026 07:45 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 LONDON
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
