360LiveNews Noontime News: Venezuela quake toll climbs as Iran tensions ripple through diplomacy and shipping
Rescue teams in Venezuela are still searching collapsed buildings after twin quakes hit the west of the country, with the death toll now reported at least 164 and emergency crews working near Caracas and other affected areas. Earlier reports had put the toll far lower, but officials and local media say the scale of the destruction is becoming clearer as rubble is cleared and injured people are treated.In the Middle East, the biggest security concern remains the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned vessels against crossing without authorisation, saying ships that do not comply Strait of Hormuz rules will... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 25 Jun 2026 12:03 LONDON
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North Korean soldier suspected of defecting crosses demilitarised zone into South Korea
South Korea says it has taken custody of a North Korean soldier who crossed the demilitarised zone into its territory, in a rare border-security incident along one of the world's most heavily fortified frontiers. The soldier is suspected of defecting, and authorities are now investigating the circumstances of the crossing. The incident took place in the central front on Tuesday night, according to the South Korean military.South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement that the military had "secured custody of one North Korean soldier in the central front Tuesday night and relevant authorities are currently investigating the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 10:02 LONDON
Trump asks Congress for urgent Iran-linked funding as Senate curbs new strikes
The Trump administration has asked Congress for about $67.15 billion in urgent funding linked to Iran, adding a new budget fight to the wider dispute over the war. The request was sent on Wednesday, a day after the Senate approved a resolution aimed at blocking any new attacks on Iran without congressional approval. Trump criticised the Senate move, sharpening the clash between the White House and lawmakers over who controls military escalation.According to the request, $21 billion would go to the Pentagon for munitions, industrial base support and other capabilities described by the administration as critical. The funding is part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 23:00 LONDON
