Iran says talks with Oman over Strait of Hormuz are bilateral as closure continues
Iran's foreign ministry has said recent talks with Oman over the administration of the Strait of Hormuz are continuing and do not involve the United States. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said at a weekly briefing that the discussions are a bilateral matter between Iran and Oman, while adding that the waterway remains closed. He said deputy foreign ministers from the two countries had discussed common principles and operational mechanisms to ensure the safe passage of shipping.Baqaei also said Iranian Revolutionary Guards have in recent days turned back multiple vessels that tried to transit the strait outside the route designated... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 12:29 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Pakistan floods deepen as France battles wildfires and oil drops on Iran US pause
Pakistan is facing one of the deadliest monsoon spells in years, with at least 107 people killed since the season began in June and more rain forecast, raising fears of further flooding and disruption across the country. 🔗In France, firefighters are trying to stop major wildfires in southwest areas from reaching Bordeaux, while President Emmanuel Macron has called a crisis cabinet meeting as a fresh heatwave warning adds to the pressure. 🔗Oil prices fell more than 6% after the United States and Iran paused strikes over the weekend, easing immediate fears over the Strait of Hormuz and shipping routes that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Jul 2026 12:25 LONDON
India summons Ukraine envoy after ship attack with four Indian crew in Black Sea
India has summoned the Ukraine ambassador after a merchant vessel carrying four Indian crew members was attacked over the weekend in the Black Sea conflict zone. The incident has added to growing concern in New Delhi about the safety of Indian seafarers working on commercial ships in waters affected by the war. According to the Indian Embassy in Kyiv, two of the four sailors have been located and are safe, while the search continues for the other two.The diplomatic move came on Monday, two days after the MV AGN Ragnar was struck while docked at Odesa. The attack is the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 10:33 LONDON
Iran summons French ambassador over alleged interference in internal affairs
Iran has summoned the French ambassador in Tehran after accusing French diplomats of interfering in its internal affairs. The move marks a fresh escalation in a dispute that has already drawn protests from Paris over the treatment of two of its diplomats in Iran earlier this month. The foreign ministry said the ambassador was called in to answer for conduct it described as unjustified under diplomatic rules.Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the ambassador was summoned on Sunday and that officials told France to stop what they called interference under misleading labels. He said the diplomats had been engaging with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 10:02 LONDON
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Breakfast News Recap: Ebola toll climbs in Congo as Middle East tensions ease and storms batter Asia
Democratic Republic of the Congo health officials say the Ebola outbreak has worsened sharply, with infections rising to 3,200 and deaths reaching at least 1,405, making it one of the deadliest recent flare ups in the country. 🔗In the Middle East, a pause in strikes between the United States and Iran has held for a second day as diplomatic efforts resume, while oil prices fell on hopes of renewed ceasefire talks and safer shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. 🔗 🔗Israel has approved legal measures for an International Stabilization Force to enter Gaza, advancing a central part of Donald Trump's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Jul 2026 08:37 LONDON
Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei insults Lula and Brazilian institutions
Brazil has recalled its ambassador to Argentina for consultations after President Javier Milei made remarks that Brazilian officials described as insults directed at President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the country's institutions. The diplomatic move marks a fresh escalation in already strained relations between the two South American neighbours. Brazil also summoned Argentina's ambassador to discuss the comments, according to a diplomatic source.The dispute stems from a political event in Sao Paulo, where Milei spoke on Saturday while formally backing right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro for upcoming elections. During the event, he referred to Brazil's leftist president as a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 05:32 LONDON
US and Iran pause strikes for a second day amid renewed diplomatic efforts
The pause in strikes between the United States and Iran has continued for a second day, according to the supplied report, after nearly two weeks of nightly attacks and retaliation. The latest development comes as reports point to renewed diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing the confrontation from widening further. It also follows a period of heightened tension across the Gulf, where the conflict has already affected shipping and regional security.The report says neither side launched strikes for a second day in a row, marking a rare lull after sustained exchanges. US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said President... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 22:29 LONDON
Canada opens Gordie Howe bridge without US officials amid worsening trade dispute
Canada has marked the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge with a quiet ceremony that did not include United States officials. The bridge links Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, and the opening came after Canada cancelled a planned cross-border ribbon-cutting event. The ceremony was held on Friday, with the bridge due to open to traffic on Monday.The event took place against a backdrop of rising tension between the two countries over toll-sharing and new tariff threats from US President Donald Trump. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the relationship with the United States had become more difficult because of tariffs,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 22:05 LONDON
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US summons Malaysia envoy over Israel policy dispute
The United States has summoned Malaysia's ambassador to Washington after a dispute over Kuala Lumpur's long-standing refusal to recognise Israel. The move comes amid renewed scrutiny of Malaysia's immigration policy and the handling of a dual US-Israeli national who entered the country on a US passport. Malaysia says its position is not new and is tied to its support for the Palestinian cause.Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said ambassador Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob told the US State Department that Malaysia's policy on Israel had not changed. He said Malaysia does not recognise the State of Israel or what he described as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jul 2026 14:30 LONDON
Nepal PM Balendra Shah to meet Indian and Chinese envoys in Kathmandu after 100 days in office
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah is expected to meet the Indian and Chinese ambassadors separately in Kathmandu this week, in a notable departure from his earlier self-imposed practice of not holding meetings with foreign envoys. The planned talks are being coordinated by Nepal's foreign ministry, according to the supporting report. No specific dates have been announced.The meetings would involve India's ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, and China's ambassador, Zhang Maoming. The report says Shah is expected to meet both diplomats on the same day, although the schedule has not been made public. A prime ministerial aide said Shah had begun... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 19:35 LONDON
Rubio and Lavrov meet in Manila as Ukraine war talks continue
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Manila on the sidelines of an Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting, with the war in Ukraine at the centre of their discussions. The meeting took place on Thursday and lasted just over half an hour, according to Russian media reports cited in the supplied material. It came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had spoken with US envoys in an effort to revive stalled talks aimed at ending the conflict.Russia's foreign ministry said Lavrov reaffirmed Moscow's readiness for a political and diplomatic settlement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 09:01 LONDON
EU agrees 21st Russia sanctions package after Greece secures LNG exemption
EU ambassadors have reached a political agreement on the bloc's 21st sanctions package against Russia, ending weeks of delay over the latest round of measures linked to the war in Ukraine. The deal was reached on Thursday after member states overcame objections to several parts of the package. It now moves to technical completion and a written procedure for adoption.The package targets energy, financial services, crypto and trade, according to officials cited in the supplied material. It also includes a 12-month freeze on the Russian oil price cap adjustment, which had been due to rise automatically. Greece secured a one-year... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 08:59 LONDON
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US says interim trade deal with India is almost complete after Manila meeting
The United States and India said an interim trade deal is close to completion after a meeting between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Manila. The talks took place on the sidelines of ASEAN and East Asia meetings, bringing the two ministers together as both sides continue work on a broader strategic agenda.Officials said the discussion also covered defence, energy, critical minerals and artificial intelligence. US officials said the interim trade deal is "almost complete", while the State Department said the ministers discussed recent developments in the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific. A spokesperson... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jul 2026 00:30 LONDON
China and Philippines trade blame after South China Sea confrontation, as Australia criticises Beijing
Australia has criticised Beijing after China and the Philippines traded blame over a physical confrontation between their maritime forces in the South China Sea. The dispute centres on an incident on Monday involving the China Coast Guard and the Philippine Navy, which has now drawn in other major powers with interests in the region. China's foreign ministry responded by accusing Australia of exaggerating tensions and inciting confrontation.Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Wednesday that Canberra was concerned about aggression and destabilising conduct in the region, and warned that countries had a choice to make in response. Chinese foreign ministry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jul 2026 12:02 LONDON
