Wall Street closes higher as megacap tech surges, but chips and energy lag in a split-session rally
Executive summary: US stocks finished higher, led by outsized gains in Apple, Microsoft, Meta and Amazon, while the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq all advanced. The move was broad enough to lift the major averages, but not uniform, with AI chip stocks, the tech sector and energy shares under pressure even as gold, silver, Ether and Bitcoin climbed. The session points to a market rotating within risk assets rather than a clean all-clear rally. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Poland warns of critical months amid reported Russian provocation threat
Poland's prime minister has said the country is preparing for "various" scenarios and that the coming months could be critical as Warsaw assesses the threat from Russia. Donald Tusk was responding to media reports that Moscow may be planning an armed provocation against Poland to test Nato's resolve. The reports said the possible aim would be to increase pressure on Ukraine's western allies.Tusk said he did not want to alarm the public, but added that the next few months may truly be critical because of the changing nature of the war. He said the concerns were particularly strong in the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 18:33 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran funeral, Ukraine strikes and Hormuz shipping disruption dominate a tense day
Iran began a week of public mourning and funeral ceremonies in Tehran for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with thousands of mourners, senior clerics and foreign dignitaries gathering as the city was heavily fortified. India sent an official delegation, while Western nations were absent from the ceremonies. 🔗 🔗 🔗Satellite imagery has shown damage at a range of Iranian military and nuclear sites after US and Israeli strikes, adding to the pressure on Tehran as it also said Israel had once considered targeting its negotiators during ceasefire talks. Iran is also preparing to host dozens of foreign leaders for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Jul 2026 18:03 LONDON
Merz defends Germany's NATO spending as Trump renews criticism ahead of Ankara summit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended Germany's NATO defence spending after Donald Trump renewed his criticism of alliance members' contributions. The exchange comes days before NATO leaders are due to meet in Ankara next week. Trump described the spending balance as "ridiculous" and "one-sided" in posts earlier this week, while Merz said Germany would double its defence budget within four years.Merz said the planned increase would amount to the greatest effort Germany has ever made to strengthen its defence capabilities. He added that Germany had "no reason to shy away from anyone" and said the country was acting with responsibility... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:34 LONDON
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India announces Modi six-day visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand
India has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 6 to July 11 for a series of bilateral talks and summit meetings. The Ministry of External Affairs said the six-day trip will begin in Indonesia before continuing to Australia and ending in New Zealand. The visit comes as New Delhi seeks to deepen engagement across the Indo-Pacific region.According to the ministry briefing, Modi will meet Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Officials said diaspora engagements are also planned in each country,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 16:32 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Dow Leads, Chips Slide and Metals Surge in a Risk Rotation
Executive summary: US equities opened firmer, with the Dow Jones leading the major averages while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also held gains. The session is being shaped by a sharp selloff in AI and chip shares, a strong bid in precious metals, and a notable jump in Ether and Bitcoin. Energy stocks lagged as WTI crude eased, while banks, defence and gold miners-style risk hedges drew support. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 03 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
India clears Rs 52,000 crore defence procurement proposals for Armed Forces
India's Defence Acquisition Council has cleared a wide range of procurement proposals worth about Rs 52,000 crore for the Armed Forces. The approvals cover systems for air defence, anti-drone warfare, naval surveillance and unmanned operations, according to an official statement cited in the supplied material. The meeting took place on Friday, after a gap of three months, and marks an early but important step in the country's capital acquisition process.Among the systems approved are the anti-unmanned aerial vehicle electronic warfare system known as Akash Tarang, the Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile system, and the Very Short Range Air Defence System. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 14:00 LONDON
Russia fuel shortages deepen as Ukraine's refinery strike campaign bites for a second day
Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russian oil refineries and fuel depots are continuing to pressure fuel supplies across Russia, with reporting on 3 July saying the disruption has become nationwide. The latest account says the attacks are part of an almost daily campaign that has led to shortages in many regions and visible strain at petrol stations. It also says the Kremlin's top military leadership has not publicly commented on the strikes.The report describes the effect on ordinary motorists in Moscow, where one taxi driver said the petrol he had been buying was overpriced and of poor quality. It also says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 12:30 LONDON
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Venezuela defends earthquake response as death toll tops 2,500
Venezuela's interim leader is defending the government's response to a major earthquake after the reported death toll rose above 2,500. The disaster has become both a humanitarian emergency and a political test for the authorities in Caracas. The latest figures point to a severe and continuing crisis, with the scale of loss placing pressure on the state's rescue and recovery efforts.The only confirmed details in the supplied material are that the death toll has topped 2,500 and that the interim leader has publicly defended the response. The incident is dated 3 July 2026 and is being described as an earthquake... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 12:03 LONDON
Russian attacks kill four in Ukraine after deadliest Kyiv strikes this year
Russian attacks on Ukraine have killed at least four people in fresh strikes that hit the Sumy region and the central city of Kryvyi Rih, officials said on Friday. The attacks came a day after a large Russian barrage on Kyiv that authorities say killed at least 30 people, making it the deadliest assault on the capital this year. Ukrainian officials said the latest strikes also injured at least 10 people and caused further damage to homes and civilian buildings.In the Sumy region, a Russian drone struck a residential apartment building, killing two women, an elderly man and a toddler,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 11:29 LONDON
San Francisco jury convicts seven protesters over Golden Gate Bridge blockade
A San Francisco jury has convicted seven pro-Palestine protesters of multiple misdemeanour charges over a blockade of the Golden Gate Bridge during a 2024 demonstration. The panel was still deadlocked on a separate felony conspiracy count, leaving that charge unresolved. The case centres on an April 15, 2024 protest that shut southbound lanes of the bridge for four hours.According to the district attorney, each of the seven defendants was found guilty of six misdemeanour counts, including false imprisonment, obstruction of a thoroughfare and unlawful assembly. One of the defendants, Sara Cantor, was also convicted of refusing to disperse, after acting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 09:36 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Kyiv death toll climbs as Hormuz shipping stays tense and Iran mourns Khamenei
Ukraine said the death toll from Russia’s massive barrage on Kyiv has risen to at least 30, making it the deadliest attack on the capital this year. Officials said three more bodies were recovered as rescue work continued after the strike. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran warned ships in the Strait of Hormuz against using unapproved routes, saying any breach could bring an immediate and forceful response. Reporting from the waterway said shipping remains disrupted despite a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with dozens of boats still waiting offshore. 🔗 🔗Iran is also in days of public... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Jul 2026 08:18 LONDON
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Tehran fortified for Ali Khamenei funeral as crowds expected over three days
Tehran has been turned into a fortress ahead of the funeral ceremonies for former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, with the first public events due to begin on Saturday. The capital is preparing for what authorities expect to be one of the largest state mourning gatherings in recent years, with crowds forecast over three days. The ceremony follows Khamenei's death in attacks attributed in the supplied material to Israel and the United States.According to the supplied rows, officials expect between 15 million and 20 million people to take part in the mourning period in Tehran alone. The gates of the religious... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 07:01 LONDON
Australian Federal Police considers war crimes brief involving Australian citizen in Gaza
The Australian Federal Police is considering a brief of evidence alleging war crimes and crimes against humanity by an Australian citizen who fought with the Israeli Defence Force in Gaza. The complaint was delivered in May and concerns conduct said to have taken place in 2023 and 2024. Police have not said when they will decide whether to open a formal investigation.The brief was submitted by the Australian Centre for International Justice and is said to set out three alleged offences. According to the material provided, two of those relate to war crimes involving the destruction and appropriation of property... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 06:32 LONDON
Trump says Iran talks have reached a major breakthrough amid ongoing nuclear diplomacy
US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are moving forward and claimed Tehran has accepted nearly all of Washington's core demands. In remarks to CNBC, he said: "I think they've agreed to just about everything we need." He also described the process as "the de-nuking of Iran," framing the negotiations as a push to curb Iran's nuclear programme rather than a conventional conflict. The comments amount to the clearest public sign yet from Trump that the talks may be advancing, although no independent confirmation of a breakthrough was provided in the supplied material.The remarks were made on Thursday, 3... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 03:33 LONDON
Andy Burnham vows to fully fund UK defence plan amid £4.7bn gap
Andy Burnham has said he would take responsibility for funding the United Kingdom's defence investment plan if he becomes prime minister, as questions continue over a £4.7bn shortfall. Speaking on LBC's Tonight with Andrew Marr, Burnham said the country must take the plan "very seriously" and that he would "take my responsibilities fully" to fund it. He added that he was not involved in all of the discussions around the package, but said the UK needs to "build the resilience" as the nature of the threat changes.His comments come after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a £15bn increase in defence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 21:59 LONDON
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US renews pressure on International Criminal Court over jurisdiction claims
The United States has renewed its pressure on the International Criminal Court, saying it will reject any attempt by the court to assert authority over US citizens. The warning was set out in a public letter from acting attorney general Todd Blanche to ICC president Tomoko Akane. It comes as the Trump administration continues a hard line against the court and its work.The letter, dated June 29 and released publicly on Thursday, said any effort by the ICC to claim jurisdiction over US citizens would be a "direct affront" to US sovereignty. Blanche wrote that the court has acted in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 21:30 LONDON
Wall Street closes higher as megacap tech surges, chips lag and gold extends its breakout
Executive summary: U.S. stocks finished higher in a broad advance led by the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq, but the session was not a clean risk-on move. Apple and Microsoft posted outsized gains, while the SOXX chip ETF and XLK tech sector slipped, showing a split between megacap winners and the broader semiconductor complex. Gold, silver, palladium and bitcoin all climbed, while WTI crude and energy shares fell, pointing to a market that favored defensive and alternative assets alongside select growth names. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
Gulf states move to diversify security alliances after US-Iran war
Gulf Cooperation Council states are accelerating efforts to broaden their security partnerships after the United States-Israel war on Iran, according to analysts cited in the supplied material. The shift comes as the region continues to absorb the effects of the conflict and as Tehran and Washington hold talks toward a lasting agreement. The countries involved are also said to be seeking greater regional autonomy while maintaining their existing ties with Washington.The immediate trigger described in the source is the war that began on 28 February, during which Iranian attacks targeted military bases hosting US troops and some civilian sites in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 19:30 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Rotation Broadens Beyond Tech, Gold and Crypto Extend the Risk-On Bid
Executive summary: US equities opened firmly higher, with the Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500 and Dow Jones all advancing, while investors rotated into financials, defense, precious metals and crypto. The move came alongside a sharp pullback in WTI crude and a notable slide in chip stocks, suggesting a market that is still rewarding select risk assets while punishing parts of the AI trade. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 02 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Russia accused of 18-month drone surveillance campaign over European nuclear sites
Researchers have accused Russia of running an 18-month drone surveillance campaign targeting nuclear and military sites across several European countries. The analysis, published on 2 July, says 144 incidents were examined and that the pattern stretched across the United Kingdom, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. The report says the activity involved repeated drone sightings over sensitive locations, including airbases and nuclear-related facilities.The International Institute of Strategic Studies said the incidents began in late 2024 and showed Russian intelligence operating with what it described as substantial impunity. According to the analysis, drones were repeatedly seen over airbases and airports, but none... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 10:03 LONDON
US diplomat urges Taiwan to build a dense drone force to deter conflict
The top United States diplomat in Taiwan has urged the island to build what he called a "hornet's nest" of drones, saying the technology could help deter conflict and strengthen regional security. Raymond Greene made the remarks at a drone forum in Taichung on Thursday, describing drones as a "game-changing opportunity" for Taiwan's defence. He said the United States and Taiwan could help anchor democratic drone production and reinforce deterrence.Greene, who heads the American Institute in Taiwan, said Taiwan should develop air, surface and subsurface drones in large numbers. He linked the proposal to lessons from Ukraine, saying drones had... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 07:04 LONDON
India announces major military leadership reshuffle across Army and Air Force
India has announced a series of senior military leadership changes, with new appointments across the Army and Air Force taking effect on Wednesday. General Dhiraj Seth took over as the 31st Chief of Army Staff, while Lt Gen Sandeep Jain became the Army's Vice-Chief. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was appointed Vice-Chief of the Air Staff, and Air Marshal Tejinder Singh took charge as the new Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee.The changes affect some of the country's most senior defence posts and were made as part of a wider reshuffle in the armed forces.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 22:35 LONDON
Wall Street closes higher as Tesla, Meta and Microsoft power a broad tech-led rally
Executive summary: Wall Street finished sharply higher, led by outsized gains in Tesla, Meta and Microsoft, while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 posted solid advances. The move was broad enough to lift banks, small caps and defense shares, even as energy stocks, crude, gold and platinum softened. The session points to renewed appetite for growth and AI-linked names, with investors also digesting a weaker tone in some commodities and a firmer dollar against the yen. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Jul 2026 21:15 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Doha talks ease Iran tensions as Ukraine strikes, heatwaves and security crises spread
US and Iranian delegations held technical talks in Doha on reopening and traffic flow through the Strait of Hormuz, even as Donald Trump said recent strikes had hit hard and was reported to be weighing renewed military action before leaning back toward diplomacy. 🔗 🔗The maritime standoff around the strait deepened when a foreign container ship ran aground on the Omani side, adding a fresh flashpoint to disputes over an approved route, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Iran's president that freedom of navigation there is vital and invited him to the BRICS summit. 🔗 🔗In the wider Middle... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Jul 2026 18:03 LONDON
India names General Dhiraj Seth as Army Chief, unveils VIJAY modernisation roadmap
General Dhiraj Seth has taken charge as India's 31st Chief of Army Staff and set out a modernisation agenda for the Indian Army. In his first remarks after assuming office on Wednesday, he said the force must respond to an evolving security environment with renewed energy and firm resolve. He also said the Army should become technology-enabled, future-ready and capable of operating across multiple domains.Gen Seth framed his priorities through the acronym VIJAY, which he said stands for Vigilance, Innovation, Transformation, Jointness, Atmanirbharta and Yodha First. He said vigilance was needed along borders and against emerging threats, while innovation should... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 17:30 LONDON
Zelensky thanks Ireland for support as Dublin opens EU presidency
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Ireland for its support as he spoke at the opening ceremony of the country's EU presidency in Dublin Castle. He said Ireland had stood by Ukraine and its people from the "very beginning" of Russia's invasion. The address came as Ireland formally began a six-month presidency of the Council of the EU.Mr Zelensky congratulated Ireland on taking up the role and said it carried a particular responsibility at a time of war in Europe. He said the European Union had an opportunity and a duty to be a force for stability, productivity and respect... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 15:36 LONDON
Pakistan says it intercepted four drones from Afghanistan amid cross-border strikes
Pakistan said its forces intercepted four drones launched from Afghanistan into Balochistan, hours after Afghanistan's defence ministry said it had struck what it described as ISIL centres in Pakistan. The latest exchange was reported in Pakistan's Balochistan province and in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, adding to an already volatile border confrontation. Both sides have given sharply different accounts of the incident, and neither claim has been independently verified.Pakistan's military said the drones were detected immediately after crossing the border and were brought down using what it called sophisticated countermeasures. The Inter-Services Public Relations said the launch reflected the Afghan Taliban's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 15:33 LONDON
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Ukraine says it struck Russia's Ufa oil refinery again and hit missile-components plant in Penza
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces struck Russia's Ufa oil refinery for a second time in a week and also hit a plant producing missile components in the Penza region. He said the refinery is one of Russia's largest producers of lubricants and is located more than 1,000 kilometres from Ukraine. The Penza facility, he added, lies about 500 kilometres from Ukraine and is linked to Russia's military-industrial complex.Zelenskyy described the attacks as a response to Russia's war against Ukraine and said peace was needed. Russian officials did not confirm either strike, and the claims could not be independently verified.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 15:31 LONDON
Wall Street Opens Higher as Tech and Chips Lead, Bitcoin Slips and Gold Cools
Executive summary: US equities opened broadly higher, led by technology, semiconductors and defense-linked shares, while Bitcoin and gold traded lower. The Nasdaq Composite rose +2.0%, the S&P 500 gained +1.4% and the Russell 2000 added +1.1%, signaling a risk-on start that favored growth and cyclical exposure. The move came alongside strength in AI/chip stocks, US tech, defense and global autos, with crude oil softer and the dollar firmer against the yen. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 01 Jul 2026 14:45 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Doha diplomacy deepens as Ukraine, Israel and climate shocks add to global strain
US and Iranian officials are converging on Doha for mediated talks, with Qatari and Pakistani intermediaries involved as tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz and wider regional security. The discussions are being framed as indirect technical contacts, but they come alongside a broader push to keep channels open between Washington and Tehran. 🔗 🔗In the Middle East, a newly signed Lebanon Israel declaration has drawn sharp criticism inside Lebanon, with Hezbollah and its allies warning it could fuel future conflict rather than ease it. Separately, Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel's pursuit of total victory against Iran and its proxies... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 01 Jul 2026 12:03 LONDON
Xi Jinping vows stronger military and renewed anti-corruption drive in Beijing speech
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a stronger and more modern military while renewing his pledge to fight corruption inside the ruling Communist Party. He made the remarks in Beijing at the Great Hall of the People during a speech marking the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party. The address placed military readiness, party discipline and political control over the armed forces at the centre of his message.Xi told party and military leaders that China must uphold the party's absolute leadership over the armed forces. He said the country must advance the modernisation of national defence and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 10:33 LONDON
Australia and China trade criticism over ASIO foreign interference claims
China's ambassador to Australia has criticised the domestic spy agency ASIO over a video shown before a national security speech in Canberra last week. The dispute has drawn a sharp response from ASIO, which pointed to foreign interference cases that have ended in convictions in Australian courts. The row centres on allegations of Chinese foreign interference and on a separate joint warning from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance.Ambassador Xiao Qian said the video, which included news clips about alleged Chinese foreign interference, risked damaging Australia-China relations. In an opinion piece sent to Nine Newspapers, he also attacked a Five Eyes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 03:30 LONDON
Kim Jong Un message to Xi underscores North Korea-China ties
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent a congratulatory message to Chinese President Xi Jinping marking the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party. In the message, Kim said the recent summit in Pyongyang was a historic occasion that deepened comradely friendship and trust between the two leaders. He also said North Korea would continue to develop ties with China, describing the relationship as one of long-standing importance.According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency, Kim said it was the steadfast position of his party and government to steadily develop friendly relations with China, with socialism as their core.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 03:00 LONDON
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Iran's regional proxy network reassessed after US-Iran war pause
A new analysis says a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran has halted more than three months of direct warfare and forced a reassessment of Tehran's regional proxy network. The agreement is described as having lifted a US naval blockade and created a $300bn reconstruction fund for Iran. It comes after a prolonged conflict that has reshaped calculations across the Middle East.The analysis, published by the Al Jazeera Centre for Studies, says the deal marks a strategic setback for Washington's original war aims and amounts to an abandonment of regime-change objectives. It also argues that the framework... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 21:33 LONDON
Russia expands military training for schoolchildren aged 11 to 17
Russia has doubled the amount of required military training for schoolchildren aged 11 to 17, according to the latest reported changes to the curriculum. The programme, known as Fundamentals of Homeland Security and Defence, now includes lessons on drones, field exercises and firearms. The new format could begin as soon as September in occupied Crimea.Education minister Sergei Kravtsov said the course will now include at least 17 hours of basic military training, within a total of 34 hours of material. Schools are also requiring pupils to study Russian military history, civil service, wartime survival, combat skills, firearm handling and how... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 15:32 LONDON
Indonesia court sentences Nadiem Makarim to 10 years in corruption case
A court in Indonesia has sentenced former education minister Nadiem Makarim to 10 years in prison over corruption linked to the procurement of Chromebook laptops for schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ruling was delivered by the Jakarta anti-corruption court on Tuesday and marks a major legal setback for one of the country's best-known business figures. Judges found him guilty of abuse of authority and causing state losses, while saying he was not proven to have directly enriched himself.The court said the case caused state losses of about $120 million. It also ordered Makarim to pay a fine of Rp1... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Jun 2026 13:03 LONDON
Syria condemns Israeli incursion and shelling in southern Daraa province as residents flee overnight
The Syrian government has condemned a new Israeli incursion and shelling in the south of the country after troops advanced into the village of Abdin in Daraa province, near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The incident prompted residents to flee overnight, according to local accounts cited in the supplied material. It is the latest reported episode in a series of cross-border tensions along Syria's southern frontier.The Syrian foreign ministry said on Monday that Israeli forces had carried out incursions into Syrian territory in both Quneitra and Daraa provinces and had targeted the area with artillery fire. Damascus described the actions as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 19:01 LONDON
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Ukraine gives Belarus one week to shut down Russia-linked drone relay stations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly demanded that Belarus shut down four relay stations installed by Russia and used to support drone attacks on Ukraine. He said the sites should be removed within about a week, warning that Kyiv could strike them itself if Belarus does not comply. The remarks mark a sharp escalation in pressure on Belarus, which borders Ukraine along a frontier stretching more than 1,000 kilometres.According to the reported details, the stations were originally cellular communication towers that now help Russian drone operators relay signals and exchange information between unmanned aircraft. Zelenskyy said on 19 June that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
China imposes export controls on dozens of Japanese entities amid worsening feud with Tokyo
China has imposed new export controls on dozens of Japanese organisations, tightening restrictions on the transfer of dual-use items that can have military applications. The move adds to a months-long deterioration in relations between Beijing and Tokyo and comes as both sides continue to trade accusations over security and regional policy. The measures were announced by China's Ministry of Commerce on Monday.Under the decision, 20 organisations were placed on a blacklist that bars them from receiving dual-use items. Another 20 organisations were added to a watch list, meaning exporters must submit a risk assessment and a written assurance that shipments... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 11:02 LONDON
Kira and Igor Korolev face new conspiracy to commit espionage charge in Brisbane
Kira and Igor Korolev have appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court after prosecutors replaced their earlier espionage charge with a new allegation of conspiracy to commit espionage. The married couple, who are Russian-born Australian citizens, appeared by video link on Monday as the case returned to court. The matter has been adjourned until early August.Crown prosecutors asked the court to dismiss the original charge and presented a new bench charge instead. The alleged offence is said to have taken place between January 2023 and July 2024 in Brisbane and Russia. The couple were arrested in 2024 at their Brisbane home... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 07:33 LONDON
Israeli strikes kill Palestinians in Gaza as attacks on tents continue
Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip killed at least four Palestinians on Sunday, including a 13-year-old girl, in separate strikes in the north and south of the enclave. The incidents included a drone strike west of Beit Lahiya and a missile strike on a tent sheltering displaced people in Khan Younis. Medical staff also reported receiving the body of one unidentified man after the southern attack.Palestinian news agency Wafa said an Israeli drone struck the al-Salatin area, west of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza, killing at least two people and wounding at least one more. In southern Gaza, Israeli warplanes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 21:29 LONDON
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Lebanon-Israel framework agreement sparks protests in Beirut as dispute over withdrawal deepens
Protests broke out in Beirut after Lebanon and Israel signed a United States-brokered framework agreement on Friday, with demonstrators criticising the deal for not requiring an Israeli withdrawal from occupied areas. The immediate street reaction underscored how contested the arrangement remains in Lebanon, where many see the question of territory and sovereignty as central to any lasting settlement. The protests also reflected anger among people affected by months of fighting and displacement in the south and in Beirut's southern suburbs.The supplied material says the agreement followed months of direct negotiations and was signed after a period of intense conflict between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 19:31 LONDON
US and Iran trade fresh strikes after ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh strikes after a ship trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile, deepening a confrontation over navigation in one of the world's most sensitive shipping corridors. The latest escalation has centred on accusations that each side violated the June 17 memorandum of understanding, including Article 5, which calls for safe passage for commercial vessels through the waterway. The exchange has raised new doubts about whether the fragile agreement can hold.According to the supplied material, the latest round began on Friday when the vessel was struck while attempting to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 14:59 LONDON
Uganda media outlets remain off air after army chief orders closures
Uganda's leading independent media group says its operations remain under military pressure after the army chief ordered the closure of two major outlets. Armed personnel were reported outside Nation Media Group offices in Kampala, while broadcasts from NTV Uganda and related stations were disrupted. The order was announced on Sunday by Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces.Kainerugaba said the Daily Monitor, the country's largest independent daily newspaper, and NTV Uganda, one of the biggest private broadcasters, would not reopen without his permission. In posts on X, he said he did not believe in a free press... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 12:59 LONDON
Dubai Property Market Faces Litmus Test as Nakheel Waterfront Investors Await Final Judicial Verdict
Hundreds of international and local investors who purchased land plots in Nakheel’s massive "Waterfront" project nearly two decades ago are holding their breath. Following the official cancellation of the project by the Dubai Land Department and its integration under Dubai Holding, a special judicial committee appointed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been tasked with resolving the liquidation and settling investor claims. Because the decisions of this specialized committee are legally binding and final, with no avenue for appeal, the upcoming rulings are being viewed as a critical turning point for the regulatory reputation of Dubai's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 28 Jun 2026 09:20 LONDON
Trump expected to visit India in early 2027 as trade deal nears finalisation
United States President Donald Trump is expected to visit India in early 2027, according to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. The planned trip comes as Washington and New Delhi work to finalise a long-awaited trade deal and expand cooperation in energy, defence and technology. It would be Trump's first visit to India since relations were strained by US tariffs on Indian imports.Gor said preparations for the visit are already under way and that he is due to travel to India to help finalise the presidential trip. He said the two sides are now focused on the wording of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 07:00 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
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The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
