Pentagon bars journalists from entering press office after classified redesignation
The Pentagon has barred journalists from entering its press office after redesignating the area as a classified space. The change affects access inside the defence department headquarters in Washington and was confirmed on 2 June. It comes amid a broader tightening of press access to military affairs under the Trump administration.Jose Valdez, the acting defence department press secretary, said the Pentagon Press Office had been redesignated as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility because speechwriters from the Office of the Secretary of War share the space. He said that because those staff handle classified material, journalists would no longer be permitted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jun 2026 02:02 LONDON
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Taiwan condemns China after New York Times reporter expelled over Lai interview
Taiwan's presidential office has condemned China after the New York Times said one of its reporters was expelled from the country following an interview the newspaper conducted with President Lai Ching-te. The row centres on Vivian Wang, whom the paper said was expelled in February, with Chinese officials reportedly linking the move to a December video interview with Lai. Taiwan said the action showed pressure on the media and added to concerns about Beijing's treatment of press freedom.According to the report, the newspaper said Wang was told the expulsion was in response to the DealBook summit interview with Lai, although... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 20:09 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
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
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Greek national charged in UK over alleged assistance to Iran-linked intelligence service
A Greek national has been charged in the UK with assisting a foreign intelligence service believed to be linked to Iran. Ioannis Aidinidis, 46, is accused of helping target a UK-based journalist working for Iran International, according to police. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday.Police said the charge was brought under the National Security Act after an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing London. Aidinidis, who lives in Munich, Germany, has been in custody since his arrest in West Sussex on 16 May. Officers said they did not believe there was a wider threat to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 17:01 LONDON
