Ali Khamenei buried in Mashhad amid renewed Iran-US hostilities
Iran has buried former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, ending a week of funeral processions, mourning events and rallies across Iran and Iraq. The burial took place in the country's northeast and drew large crowds carrying Iranian flags and photographs of the former leader. Clerics walked beside the coffin as it was moved through the streets on a truck toward the shrine.The funeral followed a period of heightened tension linked in the supplied report to earlier US-Israeli strikes and to renewed hostilities between Iran and the United States. The article says the latest confrontation... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 23:02 LONDON
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US-Iran clashes intensify over Strait of Hormuz as new attacks follow ceasefire dispute
The latest round of fighting between the United States and Iran has intensified around the Strait of Hormuz, after at least three suspected Iranian attacks on commercial ships and a series of US strikes on targets in southern Iran. The dispute is centred on how a memorandum of understanding governing safe navigation in the waterway should be interpreted and enforced. More fighting followed on Thursday, according to the supplied material, extending a cycle of maritime and military escalation that has already affected shipping in one of the world's most sensitive energy routes.The supporting rows say the US responded to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 22:59 LONDON
Netanyahu says Israel is building new alliances with India amid strain in US ties
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his government is working to build new alliances and deepen relationships with countries beyond the United States, naming India as a key partner. He made the remarks in an interview released on Wednesday with Israeli journalist Sharon Gal. The comments come as Israel seeks to broaden its diplomatic options at a time of apparent friction with Washington.Netanyahu said Israel has been actively trying to forge new ties with major world powers. "You have to build new alliances and develop new relationships. That's what I'm doing right now with India," he said.The interview did... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jul 2026 20:05 LONDON
IEA says global gas demand will fall 0.5% in 2026 amid Middle East disruption
PARIS, 7th July, 2026 (WAM) -- World's gas consumption is forecast to drop for the third time in seven years, even as LNG supply from producers in other regions helps offset losses in the Middle East.The impacts of the war in the Middle East continue to reshape the global natural gas market, with tighter supply and elevated prices weighing on demand in key markets, according to the IEA's latest quarterly market report.Global gas demand is expected to decline by 0.5% this year, the report forecasts, due primarily to lower gas use in the power and industrial sectors. This would mark... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 07 Jul 2026 20:30 LONDON
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Israeli drone strike on vehicle in southern Lebanon kills at least four
An Israeli drone strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon has killed at least four people, according to Lebanese state media. The attack took place in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, where the car was hit as the victims were returning after checking on their family home. The incident adds to a series of strikes in the south despite a ceasefire that began two weeks ago.The National News Agency said the dead included a school principal, her mother, a foreign domestic worker and a Syrian citizen. The report said the vehicle was targeted by a drone on Monday. Israel has continued to carry... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Jul 2026 16:00 LONDON
Iran signals new Strait of Hormuz service fees with special treatment for friendly countries
Iran has said vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz will face new service fees, while China and other friendly countries will receive special considerations. The announcement was made by Iran's ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, at the World Peace Forum in Beijing on Saturday. He said the measures were being discussed as part of new arrangements for the waterway, which links the Gulf to the Arabian Sea and is one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.Fazli said Iran was working in collaboration with Oman on the plans, describing the two countries as partners in shaping the future... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 09:30 LONDON
Mass funeral ceremonies for Iran's Ali Khamenei continue amid crowd concerns
Iran has begun six days of public funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with large gatherings expected in Tehran and other locations through July 9. The processions are taking place across Iran and Iraq, beginning in the capital before moving on to other sites. Authorities are preparing for exceptionally large crowds as the mourning period gets under way.Officials have said they expect between 15 million and 20 million people in Tehran alone over the next three days, while overall attendance across the ceremonies could reach millions more. The supplied material says emergency plans have been put in place because... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Jul 2026 05:29 LONDON
Jaishankar to begin six-nation West Asia, US and Europe diplomatic tour
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is due to begin a six-nation diplomatic tour on July 5, with visits planned to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the United States and Belgium. The trip is scheduled to run until July 15, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.The West Asia leg comes as regional diplomacy continues to be shaped by the aftermath of the Iran ceasefire and recent hostilities in the wider region. The ministry said Jaishankar will visit Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from July 5 to 10, where he is expected to meet counterparts and senior leadership. It said the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 18:06 LONDON
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Rights groups criticise Lebanon-Israel framework agreement over justice and return clauses
Six human rights and press freedom organisations have criticised the Lebanon-Israel framework agreement, saying it could restrict access to international justice and condition the return of displaced civilians along the border. In a joint statement released on Friday, the groups said the deal, brokered and signed in the United States on 26 June, appears to undermine protections for victims of serious international crimes. They said the most troubling provisions are clauses 3 and 13.The organisations named in the statement were Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the Lebanese Center for Human Rights, Legal Agenda, Reporters Without Borders and the Union of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 21:00 LONDON
Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Tehran as India sends delegation
India has sent an official delegation to Iran as funeral and mourning ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei begin in Tehran. Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain are attending on behalf of India, according to the supplied row. Iranian authorities have urged citizens, government officials and members of paramilitary groups to take part in large public gatherings to pay their respects.The funeral schedule is set to run over several days and across multiple locations. Khamenei's body is due to lie in state at Tehran's Grand Mosalla before a procession through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 15:01 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
