Ukraine says it struck two Russian oil refineries overnight as fires and deaths reported
Ukraine said it carried out overnight drone strikes on two Russian oil refineries, while Russian regional officials reported fires, damage and at least two deaths in related attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the military hit the Slavyansk and Yaroslavl refineries, describing the operation as part of efforts to weaken Russia's ability to wage war. The strikes were reported to have taken place hundreds of kilometres from the front line.Russian officials said a fire broke out at the Slavyansk-na-Kubani refinery in Krasnodar region and that several houses were damaged by debris. Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said one person was killed in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 15:02 LONDON
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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
Karachi Rangers compound attack kills four as India rejects Pakistan blame claims
Pakistan says militants attacked a Sindh Rangers compound in Karachi on Saturday night, leaving four paramilitary personnel dead. The assault took place at the Bhittai Wing headquarters in the Gulistan-e-Jauhar area, a densely populated part of the city. It is being described as Karachi's first major terrorist strike since October 2024.According to reports from Islamabad, security forces killed six attackers and captured another alive after foiling the raid. The attack was said to have begun at around 8.30 pm. Pakistani officials also alleged an Indian link to the incident, but provided no evidence in the material supplied.India has firmly rejected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 13:30 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
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Noontime News Recap: Iran hits US linked sites as Spain drops Gibraltar from tax haven list
Iran said it launched ballistic missiles and drones at US linked military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, in retaliation for US strikes on Iran, sharply widening the confrontation in the Gulf. 🔗In Uganda, the country's leading independent media group said its operations were under military siege after the army chief ordered the closure of television stations and newspapers, raising fresh alarm over press freedom. 🔗In Europe, Spain officially removed Gibraltar from its list of non cooperative tax jurisdictions after 35 years, a symbolic shift in a long running fiscal dispute. 🔗The European Union also approved a EUR 5 million aid... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Jun 2026 12:03 LONDON
Iran attacks US-linked sites in Kuwait and Bahrain after US strikes on Iran
Iran has launched ballistic missiles and drones at US-linked military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, in a sharp escalation after US strikes on Iranian targets. The attacks were reported on Sunday and were directed at the US Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait and the US Fifth Naval Fleet at Port Salman in Bahrain. The incident has deepened tensions in the Gulf and added pressure to a fragile ceasefire that had already been under strain.The IRGC said it carried out the strikes in response to US attacks on five Iranian targets, while US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 10:29 LONDON
EU adopts EUR 5 million aid measure for Togolese navy
The Council today adopted an assistance measure worth EUR 5 million under the European Peace Facility to provide the Togolese navy with military equipment to meet its operational requirements. This decision comes in addition to a first assistance measure, worth EUR 10 million, adopted on 18 July 2025, to support the Togolese Armed Forces in their efforts to protect the territorial integrity of Togo, including against the spread of violent extremism in the north of the country. Today's adoption brings the EU's overall support to Togo to EUR 15 million under the European Peace Facility. The two assistance measures aim... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 09:00 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: US and Iran strikes deepen Gulf tensions as Europe swelters and Lebanon deal frays
The United States has widened its campaign against Iranian targets, saying it struck 10 military sites and then hit missile and drone storage locations again, as a fragile ceasefire around the Strait of Hormuz came under renewed strain. President Donald Trump warned Iran must never get nuclear weapons and said the US could act again if Tehran breaches the ceasefire. 🔗 🔗 🔗Gulf states moved to protect shipping and civilians as the crisis spread. Bahrain and Kuwait raised alerts, while the UN maritime agency said it had evacuated about 2,500 stranded seafarers from the Persian Gulf before suspending its rescue... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 28 Jun 2026 08:18 LONDON
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Trump warns Iran must never get nuclear weapons after U.S. strikes on Iranian sites
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "Based on a very quick and boring briefing concerning the Magot Hagerman book about me, it is mostly made up, Fake News, largely fiction, as have been most of the things she has written about me for so many years. She is a third rate writer and intellect, who has made a first rate income because of your favorite President, ME. She was wrong about me on the Elections, although she knew I was going to win, BIG! She was wrong about me on the Russia,... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 05:30 LONDON
Trump warns US may act if Iran breaches ceasefire amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
President Donald Trump has warned that the United States military could act again if Iran fails to comply with the ceasefire, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain high. The warning comes amid reports of tanker attacks over two days that have further strained the fragile truce. The strategic waterway, through which a large share of global energy shipments passes, has again become a focal point of confrontation.According to the supplied report, Trump said the US could "complete the job" if Iran breaches the ceasefire. The same report said American aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 04:59 LONDON
US strikes more Iranian targets as fragile ceasefire strains in Strait of Hormuz area
The United States said it struck 10 Iranian military targets on Saturday, widening its campaign as a fragile ceasefire came under renewed strain. US Central Command said the attacks hit multiple locations in and near the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway central to global energy shipping. The latest strikes followed an attack on a merchant vessel early on Saturday morning, according to the command.US Central Command said the targets included surveillance infrastructure, communications systems, air defence sites, drone storage facilities and minelayer capabilities. In a social media post, President Donald Trump said the strikes hit Iranian missile and drone storage... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 04:30 LONDON
Israel says troops will stay in southern Lebanon after US-brokered deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon after a newly signed US-brokered agreement with Lebanon, describing the deal as historic. In a televised briefing on Saturday, he said the arrangement marked a blow to Iran and Hezbollah and reflected direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon with US involvement. He also thanked President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for helping broker the agreement.Netanyahu said Israel would keep a security zone roughly 10 kilometres inside Lebanese territory until Hezbollah and other armed groups are disarmed and the safety of residents in northern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 02:29 LONDON
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Trump says US struck Iran again, warns of possible military escalation
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "United States aircraft just struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, and coastal radar sites, for violating the Cease Fire Agreement, AGAIN! It is very possible that they will never learn! There may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable, and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist!" - "MAGA Warrior Mike Mazzei is running for Governor in Oklahoma, where I was the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 Jun 2026 00:30 LONDON
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises as rescue efforts continue
Officials in Venezuela say the death toll from two earthquakes that struck on Wednesday has risen to 1,430, with 3,238 people reported injured. Rescue operations are still under way as emergency teams continue searching through rubble in affected areas. The immediate focus remains on finding survivors, even as officials say the window for locating people alive is narrowing.The latest figures were reported as hospitals continued treating victims, including people with fractures and panic attacks. Families and friends of missing people have been gathering outside a hospital in Caracas in the hope of finding relatives there. The scale of the casualty... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 23:32 LONDON
Hezbollah rejects US-brokered Israel-Lebanon deal as Israel carries out fresh strikes in south
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has rejected a newly signed US-brokered security framework between Lebanon and Israel, calling it a surrender and saying it is "null and void." His remarks came a day after the agreement was signed in Washington and as Israel carried out fresh drone strikes in southern Lebanon. Lebanese officials said one person was killed in the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, while at least two others were wounded in later strikes in the same area. The framework is reported to set out a phased Israeli withdrawal from parts of southern Lebanon, with the Lebanese army taking control of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 23:00 LONDON
President Trump says RT @realDonaldTrumpNumerous European Countries have been discussing the imminent implementation o...
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "MAGA Warrior Mike Mazzei is running for Governor in Oklahoma, where I was the ONLY President to win ALL 77 Counties in three straight Elections. Additionally, I won more votes than any Candidate in the State's History! I LOVE Oklahoma, and Mike has my COMPLETE and TOTAL Endorsement for Governor! Meanwhile, his Runoff Election Opponent, Gentner Drummond, is a FAKE Republican. The Drummonds donated to SLEEPY Joe Biden, and the totally corrupt Lincoln Project, at levels that are shameful, Frankly, that makes him a Radical Left... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 22:30 LONDON
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Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France amid deepening rift with former colonial power
Burkina Faso's military government has announced that it is severing diplomatic relations with France, in a move that further widens the country's break with its former colonial ruler. The decision was announced on national television and said to take effect immediately on 26 June 2026. Officials said the step concerns diplomatic relations only and does not alter the historical, human, cultural and social ties between the two peoples.Communications Minister Gilbert Ouedraogo said the move followed a review of relations with Paris. He accused France of persistently acting against Burkina Faso's interests and said the conditions for relations based on mutual... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 19:59 LONDON
Explosion and gunfire reported near Rangers offices in Karachi
An explosion and gunfire were reported on Saturday near a gate leading to the offices of Pakistan's Rangers in Karachi. The incident was reported in the city's commercial centre, with local sources saying the blast happened close to a paramilitary facility. Reports also said clashes were underway at the scene as security forces moved in.Special units, including the Rapid Response Force and police commandos, were dispatched to the area, according to local media cited in the supplied material. Police and paramilitary personnel cordoned off the location after the blast. The road near the site is said to be close to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 18:00 LONDON
Assam police say ULFA-I mass-casualty attack foiled in Tinsukia district
Assam police say they have foiled what they described as a planned mass-casualty attack in Tinsukia district after arresting two armed cadres of the United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent). The arrests were made on Friday in Jagun, a town in the district, and were announced publicly on Saturday. Police said the men were carrying weapons and supplies when they were detained.The two suspects were identified by police as self-styled second lieutenants Humenjyoti Baruah, 27, and Papu Moran, 30, both from Tinsukia district. Tinsukia Senior Superintendent of Police Mayank Kumar said the operation was carried out with the assistance of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 16:33 LONDON
Fresh attacks on shipping and US retaliation raise Strait of Hormuz risk
The Strait of Hormuz has seen a new rise in tension after reports of an attack on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship and subsequent US retaliation against Iranian military sites. The developments come only days after Washington and Tehran agreed to end months of fighting and reopen the waterway, which carries a large share of global energy shipments. Maritime security officials and shipping companies are now warning that the gap between the ceasefire on paper and conditions at sea remains wide.According to the supplied report, the vessel Ever Lovely was struck by what US officials described as an Iranian drone shortly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 16:30 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Gulf tensions flare as Russia strikes Ukraine and Trump threatens EU tariffs
Iran and the United States traded fresh accusations and military strikes in the Gulf, raising alarm that a fragile ceasefire is coming under renewed strain as tensions escalate again. 🔗Security incidents were also reported in Bahrain and Iraq, adding to the sense of widening instability across the Gulf and northern Iraq as the confrontation between Tehran and Washington deepens. 🔗In Ukraine, Russian overnight strikes killed at least two people and injured more than 20 across several regions, according to Ukrainian officials, in another reminder that the war remains highly active despite repeated international calls for restraint. 🔗China reported a deadly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 27 Jun 2026 12:03 LONDON
Iran, Bahrain and Iraq report fresh security incidents amid Gulf escalation
A new set of security incidents has been reported across the Gulf region and northern Iraq as tensions between Iran and the United States continue to rise. A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was said to have been hit by an unidentified projectile, while Bahrain accused Iran of launching drone attacks on its territory. In northern Iraq, a drone exploded at a Kurdish opposition camp near Erbil, according to security sources.The UK Maritime Trade Operations centre said the tanker's bridge was damaged, but all crew members were safe and there was no immediate report of environmental damage. Bahrain's foreign... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 11:29 LONDON
Tens of thousands join Beirut Ashura procession in Hezbollah show of force
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Beirut's southern suburbs on Saturday for what was described as the largest Ashura procession in the Lebanese capital in years. The event, held during a sacred day of mourning for Shiite Muslims, also became a public display of support for Hezbollah. Participants dressed in black filled the streets as the group sought to project influence amid pressure to give up its weapons.The procession came after months of deadly Israeli bombardment and at a time when Hezbollah is facing mounting calls to disarm. People at the gathering waved Hezbollah and Iranian flags, while some... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 04:01 LONDON
India releases names of six personnel killed in Operation Sindoor
India has officially released the names of six Armed Forces personnel killed in action during Operation Sindoor in May 2025. It is the first time the names have been made public, according to the details released on Saturday. Five of the six were Army personnel and one served in the Indian Air Force.The personnel named were Subedar Major Pawan Kumar of Headquarters 10 Infantry Brigade; Rifleman Sunil Kumar of the 4th battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regiment; Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar of the 5 Field Regiment; Agniveer Mood Muralinaik of the 851 Light Regiment; Havildar Sunil Kumar... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jun 2026 00:32 LONDON
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DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict
The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, accusing its neighbour of breaching multiple international treaties. The filing marks a new legal escalation in a conflict that has repeatedly drawn in regional and international actors. It also places renewed scrutiny on allegations that Rwanda has supported armed groups operating in eastern DR Congo.In a statement, DR Congo said Rwanda had dispatched forces and backed armed groups to carry out unlawful military operations on its territory following the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Congolese Justice Minister Guillaume Andali said on Friday that his country... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 19:01 LONDON
Day News Recap: Venezuela quake toll climbs as Iran tensions, Ukraine strikes and Asia markets slide
Venezuela was hit by two major earthquakes in quick succession, with the death toll rising from nearly 190 to at least 235 as rescuers searched for people trapped under rubble and officials warned that reconstruction costs could run into the billions. 🔗In the Middle East, Donald Trump said Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz and called it a violation of a ceasefire agreement, while the International Maritime Organization paused a planned evacuation of sailors after a cargo vessel was struck near Oman. 🔗 🔗Diplomatic tensions around Iran also deepened as IAEA chief Rafael Grossi pressed for a very... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Jun 2026 18:03 LONDON
Russia alleged to be preparing provocation against Poland or Baltic states amid NATO concerns
Latvian intelligence has said there are indications Russia may be preparing military provocations against the Baltic states or Poland, according to the supplied material. A senior political source from another NATO member also reportedly said intelligence was being picked up suggesting Vladimir Putin may be planning something against the Baltic states. The allegation is being framed as a possible attempt to test NATO cohesion and the level of US support for smaller alliance members.The reported warning comes as the war in Ukraine continues to put pressure on Moscow, with the source material linking the alleged move to Ukraine's long-range strikes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 17:00 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz evacuation paused after cargo vessel struck near Oman
The International Maritime Organization has paused its planned evacuation of sailors from the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile near Oman. The incident took place about 7.5 nautical miles, or 14 kilometres, southeast of Dahit, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre. No casualties were reported, but the strike has again disrupted efforts to move mariners out of the waterway.The IMO said several crews had already been evacuated before the operation was suspended, but Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said the agency needed "necessary safety guarantees" before continuing. The evacuation plan had been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 16:29 LONDON
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Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia ablaze after Russian missile and drone attack leaves at least nine hurt
Zaporizhzhia was hit by a Russian missile and drone attack that set off fires and damaged civilian property in the city, according to regional authorities. The strike took place in the late morning after air raid alerts had been active for more than two hours. Emergency crews were still working at the scene as firefighters battled the blaze and paramedics treated the injured.Officials said the attack involved at least two ballistic missiles and several attack drones. Regional authorities said the strikes hit a civilian neighbourhood in the city centre, with damage reported to warehouses, homes, commercial buildings and parked vehicles.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 15:59 LONDON
IAEA chief presses for strict verification of Iran nuclear programme amid ceasefire talks
Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has called for a very strong verification system and full access to monitor Iran's nuclear programme. He said certainty would require inspectors to be able to verify matters "everywhere" as soon as practicable, rather than relying on assurances about intent. His comments come as the United States and Iran continue talks linked to a preliminary ceasefire arrangement and a wider peace process.Grossi said the key objective of the preliminary agreement is to ensure Iran cannot develop nuclear weapons, while stressing that the agency does not judge intentions. He also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 12:29 LONDON
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Ukraine sentences former intelligence officer to life for spying for Russia
Ukraine has sentenced a former senior intelligence officer to life in prison after finding him guilty of high treason for passing classified information to Russia's FSB security service. The case centres on Col Dmytro Kozyura, a former chief of staff in the Security Service of Ukraine's anti-terrorism centre, who prosecutors said had access to state secrets and used that position to help Russian handlers. The ruling was announced in Kyiv and follows a counterintelligence investigation that Ukrainian officials say had been running for months.The prosecutor general said Kozyura agreed to share information that constituted state secrets in return for financial... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 12:04 LONDON
360LiveNews Noontime News: Russia claims huge drone intercepts as Asia stocks slide and Heathrow warns on traffic
Russia said it intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones overnight, one of the largest cross border attacks it has reported since the full scale war began, with damage also reported in the Tula region. 🔗In the Middle East, Saudi Aramco resumed crude loading at its Ras Tanura terminal on Saudi Arabia's Gulf coast after nearly four months of disruption, a sign that exports from the key facility are back under way. 🔗 The International Atomic Energy Agency's Rafael Grossi said Iran will need a very advanced verification system once the war ends to ensure its nuclear programme is properly monitored. 🔗North Korea... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Jun 2026 12:03 LONDON
EU proposes extending temporary protection for Ukrainians while excluding new military-age men
The European Commission has proposed extending temporary protection for Ukrainians already living in the European Union until March 2028, while stopping the scheme from covering newly arriving military-age men. The move would affect the bloc's response to people fleeing Russia's war in Ukraine, which has continued for a fifth year. It would still allow those excluded from temporary protection to seek asylum under existing rules.The proposal was announced in Brussels by the EU's internal affairs chief, Magnus Brunner, who said the change follows a request from Kyiv. He said the plan means temporary protection should not be granted to newly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 10:03 LONDON
North Korea conducts major weapons tests as Kim urges more destructive posture
North Korea has carried out a new round of weapons tests, with leader Kim Jong Un calling for a more aggressive military stance as tensions with South Korea remain elevated. State media said Kim observed the tests the previous day and urged the armed forces to adopt a "deadly and destructive offensive posture." The reported exercises included a special mission ballistic missile warhead, an upgraded rocket launcher with extended firing range, and a self-propelled gun-howitzer. According to the report, Kim said the country's enemies should feel "constant uneasiness and fear" and should be deterred from attacking.State media said the warhead... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 10:00 LONDON
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360LiveNews Breakfast News: Venezuela quake toll climbs as Gulf tensions, storms and markets jolt the day
Venezuela is reeling after two major earthquakes struck the north and west of the country, with the death toll rising from 188 to at least 235 and more than 1,500 people injured as rescuers searched for survivors in collapsed buildings. Damage estimates are already running into the billions of dollars, adding to the scale of the disaster. 🔗 🔗Officials said the quakes near Caracas left nearly 190 people dead and thousands homeless, with emergency crews still racing to pull people from the rubble. The reports point to a widening humanitarian crisis as reconstruction costs mount and the full extent of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Jun 2026 08:18 LONDON
Italy denies US used its airbases for strikes on Iran after NATO chief's comments
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has denied claims that the United States used Italian airbases for airstrikes on Iran. She said Italy provided only technical and logistics support and did not take part in military action against Iran. The denial came after comments by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte prompted questions over Italy's role in the operation.Meloni made the remarks during a Franco-Italian summit in France, where she said Rutte had made misleading comments about Italy's involvement. According to the supplied report, Rutte had said in a Fox News interview on Tuesday that Italy played a key role by allowing 500... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jun 2026 06:00 LONDON
Venezuela earthquakes drive death toll to 188 as reconstruction costs rise
The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in western Venezuela has risen to at least 188, while preliminary estimates suggest the damage could amount to as much as 7% of the country's gross domestic product. The quakes, measured at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck on Wednesday about 160 kilometres west of Caracas. Officials are now weighing the scale of reconstruction needed for homes, hospitals and other infrastructure.Preliminary assessments from the United States Geological Survey put the economic loss at between 1% and 7% of Venezuela's $111bn GDP. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez said a $200m fund from the International Monetary Fund... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 22:59 LONDON
Zimbabwe Senate approves constitutional amendment extending Mnangagwa's term until 2030 amid backlash
Zimbabwe's Senate has approved a constitutional amendment that would keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in office until 2030. The vote took place on Wednesday and passed by 75 votes to four, according to Senate President Mabel Chinomona. The measure now needs Mnangagwa's signature before it can become law.The amendment is part of a wider package of changes that would extend presidential and parliamentary terms from five years to seven years. It would also allow the president to be elected by parliament rather than by direct popular vote. The bill had already passed the National Assembly last week, where 216 lawmakers voted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 17:29 LONDON
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Zelensky skips Ukraine recovery conference in Poland amid diplomatic rift
The annual Ukraine Recovery Conference opened in the Polish port city of Gdansk under heavy security, with Poland and Ukraine trying to present a conciliatory tone despite weeks of tension. Ukraine's president did not attend, and Kyiv sent Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko instead. The gathering is intended to mobilise support for rebuilding Ukraine after Russia's invasion, but this year it has been overshadowed by a dispute over historical memory and reconciliation.Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged the West to believe that a post-war Ukraine will "rise from the ruins", comparing that prospect with the wartime destruction of his native Gdansk.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 16:35 LONDON
Trump, NATO and EU allies dispute support for Iran war as Rutte cites logistics role
US President Donald Trump has publicly criticised several European allies over what he described as insufficient support for the war on Iran, while NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has said member states did provide practical help. The dispute centres on the use of European bases and logistics during the conflict, with Rutte saying allies made facilities available to the US military. The exchange has added a new transatlantic strain to an already sensitive debate over burden-sharing inside the alliance.Trump said he was disappointed with Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany and France, and called Spain a "horror show", according to the supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 16:32 LONDON
New documentary revisits decades of sabotage and brinkmanship over Iran's nuclear programme
A new documentary has been published examining the long-running conflict over Iran's nuclear programme and the path that led to the 2026 US-Israeli war on Iran. The film says the confrontation was the result of more than three decades of shadow warfare, rather than a sudden escalation. It focuses on sabotage, assassinations, cyber operations and military strikes that shaped the dispute over "the bomb".According to the documentary, the United States and Israel launched major strikes on Iran on 28 February 2026, saying they faced an imminent nuclear threat. It also says Israel had previously tried to slow Iran's nuclear progress... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 15:30 LONDON
Trump faces GOP backlash as Senate blocks war-powers curb and White House seeks $87.6bn for Iran war costs
The White House is seeking $87.6 billion in additional funding tied largely to the war with Iran, while Congress has again signalled resistance to the administration's handling of the conflict. The request comes as Senate Republicans narrowly blocked a war powers resolution that would have limited President Donald Trump's authority to continue military operations against Iran. It also follows a tense closed-door meeting in which Trump confronted Republican lawmakers over the interim Iran agreement and the political fallout from the war.The funding request is linked to Operation Epic Fury, the administration's name for the Iran war, and is intended to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 14:59 LONDON
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US-backed push to unify Libya's executive gains traction as Tripoli figure endorses plan
A United States-backed initiative to unify Libya's executive authorities is gaining momentum, with a prominent Tripoli figure publicly endorsing the proposal. The plan is aimed at ending the country's long-running institutional divide and has increased pressure on the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity. It also comes as regional diplomacy and intelligence activity around Libya continue to intensify.Abdul Hakim Belhaj, a former commander of the Tripoli Military Council and current head of the al-Watan Party, said on 21 June that he supported the initiative. He urged the Government of National Unity to make its position clear on the proposal. Belhaj described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 13:35 LONDON
Warnings grow that Russia may take conflict into space amid satellite jamming concerns
Officials are warning that Russia could extend its conflict into space as reports mount of satellite jamming, close approaches to European spacecraft and disruption to navigation systems. The concerns centre on activity affecting European infrastructure in orbit, with experts saying the pattern could amount to intimidation, intelligence gathering or attempts to interfere with data. The issue has drawn fresh attention because of its possible impact on satellites used for communications, navigation and military support.According to the supplied material, Russia moved satellites close to a radar satellite operated by a Finnish-Polish company earlier this year. That satellite is used by Ukrainian... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 12:32 LONDON
Iran threatens Israel after troop withdrawal dispute deepens in south Lebanon
Iran has threatened Israel after Israeli officials said troops would not withdraw from southern Lebanon, even if the United States demanded it. The warning came on Thursday and followed a day of sharp exchanges over the future of the ceasefire that has been in place for about a week. The dispute centres on whether Israel will leave the south as part of the wider understanding linked to the truce with Hezbollah.Esmaeil Qaani, the head of the Quds Force, said in a statement carried by state media that Israel would face consequences if it continued on its current path. A day... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 12:29 LONDON
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
Iran, the US and Oman clash over control of Strait of Hormuz navigation
Iran, the United States and Oman are at odds over who will control navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint linking the Gulf to the Arabian Sea. The dispute comes as peace talks aimed at ending the war continue to advance, adding a new layer of uncertainty to an already sensitive regional file. Conflicting statements on Wednesday raised questions over whether ships will move freely through the waterway or under a permit-based system.According to the reported statements, Iran and Oman said they intend to establish a joint mechanism to control navigation through permits. Oman also said it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Jun 2026 06:00 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
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European leaders pledge stronger Ukraine support ahead of NATO summit in Ankara
Top European leaders meeting in Berlin have pledged to step up support for Ukraine ahead of next month's NATO summit in Ankara. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hosted the leaders of Britain, France, Italy and Poland as part of the European Group of Five, or E5, and said they wanted to send a strong signal of support to Kyiv. The talks came as allies prepare for the July 7-8 summit, where leaders from 32 countries are expected to gather.Merz said the message to Russia was that Ukraine remains strong. In a joint statement, Merz, Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, Giorgia Meloni and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 22:02 LONDON
Netanyahu pushes Israel toward arms-production independence as exports hit record
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has renewed his call for Israel to pursue what he described as "armaments independence," saying the country should build its own weapons-production capacity even as it remains grateful for US military aid. The remarks add a new economic and industrial dimension to an already sensitive debate over Israel's long-term defence posture. They also come as tensions continue over the US peace agreement with Iran.Netanyahu's comments were reported on 24 June and were linked to a broader argument that Israel should be less reliant on foreign supply chains for key military systems. The article said demand... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 21:32 LONDON
Iran proposes Muslim military alliance with Pakistan in Islamabad
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has proposed the creation of a regional military alliance among Muslim countries during a press conference in Islamabad. Speaking alongside Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, he said the bloc would be aimed at strengthening cooperation on development, culture and the defence of sovereignty. He also suggested that Pakistan could lead the group because it is the only nuclear power in the Islamic world.According to the report, Pezeshkian named Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt and Turkey as possible members of the proposed alliance. He said Muslim countries should work together to build joint mechanisms to confront external threats... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 18:33 LONDON
Pakistan activist Mahrang Baloch sentenced to life in prison after anti-terrorism court verdict
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has sentenced prominent Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch to life in prison over a murder and terrorism case linked to protests in 2024. The ruling has triggered criticism from rights groups and public figures, and her lawyer has said an appeal will be filed. Another leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, Sibghatullah, was also reported to face life imprisonment in the same case.The court held Baloch guilty in connection with the killing of a Pakistani paramilitary soldier during the 2024 protests, according to the supplied material. She has been detained since March 2025, and the proceedings were... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 17:32 LONDON
US-Iran talks intensify as Rubio rejects Hormuz tolls and Senate backs war powers measure
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran will not be allowed to charge tolls or fees on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz under any final agreement with Washington. His comments sharpen one of the main disputes in the negotiations, which are taking place alongside a 60-day diplomatic process launched after a preliminary agreement in Switzerland. Iran has meanwhile said planned transit fees through the waterway will be suspended for 60 days while talks continue.The latest developments come as the US Senate passed a war powers measure pressing President Donald Trump either to halt the war in Iran... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 17:29 LONDON
Iran's president visits Pakistan as US-Iran thaw advances through mediation
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Islamabad for a state visit that comes as the emerging US-Iran understanding moves through a mediated channel involving Pakistan. The visit follows the latest round of diplomacy in Switzerland and underlines Pakistan's role in helping bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiation table. It is also Pezeshkian's first foreign trip since Iran was attacked by the United States and Israel in February.According to the supplied material, Pezeshkian thanked Islamabad for its help in opening the talks and is expected to discuss the process with senior Pakistani leaders during the visit. The material says... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 14:30 LONDON
Rasmussen urges Europe-wide defence coalition including Ukraine ahead of Berlin talks
A former NATO secretary general has called for a new coalition of willing European states, including Ukraine, to help defend the continent if the United States reduces its military presence. Anders Fogh Rasmussen said the idea should be considered as Europe prepares for a meeting of leading defence powers in Berlin and a NATO summit in Ankara. He argued that the proposal would act as an insurance force if European allies are not ready to fill any gap left by a US drawdown.Rasmussen said the force should be led by France and the United Kingdom, which he described as Europe's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 12:33 LONDON
Iran invites PM Modi to Khamenei funeral as July ceremonies approach
Iran has formally invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, adding a diplomatic dimension to the planned ceremonies in July. The invitation was sent through the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi to India's Ministry of External Affairs, according to the supplied report. The funeral is now scheduled as a multi-city event, beginning in Tehran on 4 July and ending with burial in Mashhad on 9 July.The report says Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian extended the invitation to Mr Modi, and that other world leaders have also been invited. Those named include... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 11:35 LONDON
Ukraine drone attacks prompt Moscow refinery air-defence relocation
A reported Ukrainian drone strike has damaged Moscow's oil refinery, prompting Russia to move a Pantsir air-defence system closer to the site. The incident is described as part of a wider wave of attacks on the Russian capital. According to the supplied material, Moscow was left covered in smoke and oil rain after the strike.The report says the Pantsir anti-aircraft missile and gun system was moved a few hundred metres from the refinery. It also says the system was placed behind a metal cage, a feature commonly seen on equipment deployed near front lines. The same material describes the refinery... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 10:03 LONDON
Strait of Hormuz tanker backlog grows as barnacles slow post-ceasefire reopening
The Strait of Hormuz is facing a new shipping problem after the ceasefire that ended the Iran-Israel-US war was expected to restore traffic quickly. Instead, hundreds of tankers remain anchored in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, leaving one of the world's most important oil chokepoints only partly reopened. The immediate obstacle is no longer only security, but also marine growth on ships that have been idle for months.According to Saudi Aramco chief executive Amin Nasser, more than 600 tankers were stuck inside the Persian Gulf as of mid-May 2026, with another 240 waiting outside the strait. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 10:00 LONDON
Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM amid Labour leadership race
The BBC understands that if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister, he is expected to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor and offer her a more junior cabinet role. A spokesperson for Burnham said no decisions had been made, but the reports add detail to the team he is beginning to assemble as he prepares for a possible move into Downing Street. Burnham is currently the sole candidate in the Labour leadership race, meaning he could become prime minister as early as 17 July if no challenger emerges.The choice of chancellor would be one of the first major decisions of any Burnham... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 04:59 LONDON
Alibaba sues US government over Pentagon blacklist as business ban nears
Alibaba has filed a federal lawsuit in California challenging its inclusion on a Pentagon blacklist that the company says has no basis in fact or law. The case was lodged in San Jose and seeks to remove the e-commerce group from a list the US defence department says covers firms linked to the Chinese military. The dispute adds a fresh legal front to an already tense confrontation between Washington and one of China's best-known technology companies.The Pentagon has said Alibaba is a "military-civil fusion contributor to the Chinese defence industrial base" because of its regulatory ties to Beijing. Alibaba rejects... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Jun 2026 00:32 LONDON
Gilmour Space plans first hypersonic rocket launch from Bowen in July or August
Gilmour Space Technologies says it is preparing to launch its first hypersonic rocket from Bowen in North Queensland, with the flight expected in July or August pending government approvals. The company says the sub-orbital rocket will be part of its Hyperflight service and is intended to reach the edge of space before descending back to Earth. It says the service is designed for Defence and research customers rather than as weaponry.The company said the planned launch would allow clients, including government agencies and Defence organisations, to test equipment in extreme flight conditions at up to seven times the speed of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 21:59 LONDON
US F-15 pilot describes unusual drone formation before ejection over Iran
A US fighter jet pilot who was shot down over Iran in April has reportedly described seeing multiple Iranian drones in the air just before he ejected from the aircraft. According to a report cited in the supplied material, the pilot told US intelligence officials during a debriefing that the drones appeared to be moving together in a formation he likened to a jellyfish. The account has drawn attention inside the US intelligence community because of what it could suggest about Iranian drone coordination.The incident took place on 3 April 2026, when US forces launched search and rescue operations after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 21:41 LONDON
UN inquiry accuses Israel of deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza
A United Nations commission of inquiry has accused Israeli forces of deliberately targeting and killing Palestinian children in Gaza, in findings that deepen an already severe legal dispute over the conduct of the war. The report says the alleged abuses included the use of large-yield bombs, drones and snipers, and argues that the pattern of harm was not incidental. Israel has rejected the findings, calling the report deeply flawed and politically driven.The commission said the use of large-yield bombs that killed children in high numbers indicated intentionality, and it alleged that some children were shot directly in vital organs. It... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 20:29 LONDON
Israeli troops kill two in southern Lebanon as ceasefire comes under strain
Hezbollah has denounced the shooting in southern Lebanon as a blatant violation of the truce, after Israeli fire killed two people near Nabatieh al-Fawqa on Tuesday. The incident took place in the al-Deir area, where local reports said people were standing near a bulldozer clearing a road. It is the first reported fatal shooting attributed to Israeli fire in Lebanon since the latest ceasefire appeared to take hold at the weekend.The Lebanese health ministry said two men were killed, and the state-run National News Agency identified them as Mohammed Amhaz and Sajed al-Hajj Ali. It said they were with a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 19:02 LONDON
India and China hold BRICS-side security talks in New Delhi
India and China have held bilateral security talks in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS national security advisers meeting, with both sides stressing the need to keep wider ties on track. Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the gathering on Monday. The meeting came as the two countries continue a cautious effort to stabilise relations after years of strain along their disputed border.According to a statement from India's foreign ministry spokesperson, the discussions were described as constructive and forward-looking. Doval said stable, predictable and constructive bilateral relations help build trust and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 18:06 LONDON
China's carrier Fujian crosses Taiwan Strait, Taipei says
Taiwan said on Tuesday that China's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, crossed the Taiwan Strait, in a move that Taipei described as closely monitored by its armed forces. The transit was the first use of that route since April, according to Taiwan's defence ministry. The announcement comes amid frequent Chinese military activity around the island, which Taiwan views as part of a sustained pressure campaign.Taiwan's defence ministry said the carrier was tracked using joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance methods, but gave no further operational details. It also released a black-and-white overhead image of the ship, although it... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 17:30 LONDON
Gaza ceasefire talks stall in Egypt over disarmament demands and tunnel maps
Ceasefire talks on Gaza held in Egypt are facing a serious obstacle over the future of weapons held by Palestinian factions. The immediate dispute centres on demands for Hamas to hand over tunnel maps, surrender arms and account for privately held weapons in the enclave. The negotiations are taking place as mediators try to advance a U.S.-backed ceasefire framework agreed in October 2025.According to people involved in the Cairo discussions, the most difficult issue is Clause 8 of the ceasefire plan, which sets out how disarmament would work and how military infrastructure in post-war Gaza would be managed. Nickolay Mladenov,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 15:30 LONDON
Iran says only a limited number of ships may pass daily through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has said that only a limited number of vessels will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz each day, adding a new restriction to the reopening of one of the world's most important energy chokepoints. The statement was reported on Tuesday by Iran's state news agency, citing a military official. It said the daily number would vary depending on conditions in the region.No figure was given for how many ships would be permitted to transit. The announcement comes after a peace agreement signed between the United States and Iran last week, which reopened the strait but did... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
Kenya orders halt to US-run Ebola facility after contempt ruling
Health Minister Aden Duale has told a court that he has ordered an immediate and complete halt to preparations for a US-run Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia air base. The move follows a contempt finding after he was accused of ignoring an earlier stop-work order. The site is near Nanyuki, about 125 miles, or 200 kilometres, from Nairobi.Duale said the suspension covers any intended construction, site preparation or related activity at the facility until the court hearing is concluded or further orders are issued. The project was announced in May for US citizens evacuated from the Democratic Republic of Congo,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 12:31 LONDON
US eases Iran oil sanctions for 60 days after nuclear inspection deal
The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil for 60 days after Iran agreed to allow international nuclear inspectors back into the country. The latest development was reported as talks continued in Switzerland, where the two sides were also said to have reached agreement on the release of $12bn in frozen Iranian funds. The move comes amid negotiations linked to the wider conflict, which the supplied material says is now on day 116.Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said an agreement had been reached with the United States on the frozen funds after the Swiss talks. The reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 09:59 LONDON
India Welcomes US-Iran Memorandum With Cautious Optimism at BRICS Meeting in New Delhi
India's national security adviser Ajit Doval said on Tuesday that New Delhi welcomes the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran with "cautious optimism". He said the deal could help energy security and described the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as a welcome development. The remarks were made at the 16th BRICS national security advisers' meeting in New Delhi, where representatives from China, Russia and Iran were also present.Doval said India hoped the memorandum would work, adding that it could support energy security at a time of wider geopolitical uncertainty. He referred to BRICS as a "very... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 09:00 LONDON
Israel expands control in Hebron amid reported quiet annexation in Gaza
Israeli officials have described a new phase of territorial control in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron, while Israeli television has also reported what it called a policy of "creeping" or "quiet" annexation in Gaza. The developments were reported on 23 June and centre on moves that appear to extend Israeli authority without a formal declaration of annexation. In Hebron, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he had cancelled the 1997 Hebron Agreement and stripped the Palestinian municipality of planning authority over the Old City and the Ibrahimi Mosque.The row says Smotrich made the claim at the inauguration of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 07:33 LONDON
Kim Jong-un says North Korea will act as a nuclear state amid rising tensions
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said the country must exercise its position as a nuclear state, according to state media, in remarks delivered during a plenary session of the Workers' Party Central Committee in Pyongyang. The statement comes as Pyongyang continues to frame its nuclear programme as central to national security. Kim also blamed the United States and South Korea for worsening the security environment on the Korean peninsula.According to the report, Kim said an unpredictable and complex global security situation meant that acting as a nuclear state was the only way for North Korea to respond. He accused... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 05:03 LONDON
India's NEET medical exam resit takes place under heavy security after leak allegations and protests
India has held a nationwide resit of its medical entrance exam after the cancellation of earlier results over allegations that question papers were leaked. More than 2 million students took the National Eligibility Entrance Test, known as NEET, on Sunday in a move that has drawn protests and renewed scrutiny of the country's exam system. The retest was conducted across India under unprecedented security measures, with authorities deploying thousands of personnel and using military aircraft to transport exam papers.Officials ordered the exam to be repeated after last month's results were scrapped amid claims that the questions had been leaked before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 04:34 LONDON
Trump says military action against Iran remains on the table over nuclear issue
US President Donald Trump has said military action against Iran remains possible if Tehran does not honour its commitments, while arguing that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is more important than the risk of a global economic downturn. He made the remarks at the Oval Office on Monday, directly addressing questions about whether renewed strikes could trigger wider economic damage. Trump said a nuclear-armed Iran would pose a greater threat than any fallout from conflict.Asked whether he was willing to risk a worldwide recession by striking Iran again if a deal collapses, Trump said: "Nuclear weapon supersedes depression."... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 Jun 2026 02:59 LONDON
UN warns Palestinian children are left increasingly unprotected as NGOs are pushed out of Gaza and the West Bank
The United Nations has warned that Palestinian children are becoming increasingly unprotected as humanitarian and rights groups are forced to scale back operations in Gaza and the West Bank. The warning comes amid what the UN describes as growing pressure on civil society organisations working in the Palestinian territories. The committee said the absence of these groups leaves children more vulnerable at a time of continuing conflict and restrictions.In a statement issued through the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child said many organisations have been labelled as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 22:30 LONDON
Honduras plans Ukrainian drone purchase for border security and anti-drug operations
Honduras says it plans to buy drones from Ukraine to help monitor remote areas, protect its borders and fight drug trafficking and organised crime. President Nasry Asfura said the technology could give authorities better coverage in hard-to-reach parts of the country. The announcement comes after his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv last week.Asfura made the comments in Panama City during the General Assembly of the Organization of American States. He said the drones would be used to "protect our borders" and to "fight against organized crime with high-tech equipment". He also said Ukraine "can help us a... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 22:00 LONDON
UN says Myanmar military killed over 700 civilians during election period
A new United Nations human rights report says Myanmar's military killed at least 702 civilians during the six-month period when it was preparing an election last year. The report covers August to January and says the election process was widely derided as a sham because main opposition parties were excluded. It also says air strikes were the single largest cause of destruction and suffering during that period.The report, issued by the UN Human Rights Office, says credible sources verified the deaths of 702 people, including 224 women and 153 children. It says the military's campaign came as it pressed to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 17:03 LONDON
US strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific kills two as survivors reported
The United States military says it has carried out another strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing at least two people. US Southern Command said the vessel was operating along a known drug-smuggling route when it was hit. The command also said there were six male survivors and that it had notified the US Coast Guard.The attack took place on Sunday and was disclosed in a post on Monday. SOUTHCOM did not provide details on how the survivors were rescued or what condition they were in. It also did not present evidence that the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 14:00 LONDON
China expands retaliation against 10 U.S. firms as finance ministry bars purchases from 46 companies
China has widened its retaliation against U.S. companies by imposing export controls on 10 American firms and separately barring government agencies from buying products from 46 others. The measures were announced on Monday by China's Commerce Ministry and Finance Ministry, and were presented as a response to recent U.S. restrictions on Chinese companies. Beijing said the export controls cover dual-use items, meaning goods that can be used in both civilian and military settings.The Commerce Ministry said Chinese exporters would be prohibited from supplying dual-use items to the listed entities, and that the restrictions also apply to organisations or individuals in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 10:01 LONDON
US and Iran talks in Switzerland move forward after brief walkout
The United States and Iran have made further progress in high-level talks in Switzerland, after a tense start that included a brief walkout by Iranian negotiators. According to the latest confirmed details, the two sides reached several key understandings during their first high-level session in the country. Those understandings include a 60-day timeline to finalise a deal, the creation of a High Level Committee to oversee the negotiations, and communication mechanisms for the Strait of Hormuz.The talks were described as continuing after the initial disruption, with a US official saying discussions were expected to run into the early hours of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Jun 2026 05:29 LONDON
France on red alert as Europe heatwave pushes temperatures above 40C
France has placed half the country under red alert as a severe heatwave drives temperatures above 40C across mainland Europe. The warning comes as authorities across several countries respond to rising risks linked to extreme heat, including reports of drownings in France, Germany and Italy. In France, emergency services and military forces have been put on bushfire alert, while officials have also restricted public alcohol consumption and cancelled some outdoor sports events.Temperatures in parts of France topped 40C on Sunday, and forecasters expect the heat to intensify further on Monday. The national rail authority has cancelled some trains and sent... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Jun 2026 20:30 LONDON
THE BATTLE FOR ALI AL-TAHER: HOW A SOUTHERN LEBANON AMBUSH SHATTERED TRUMP’S WASHINGTON AGREEMENT
A catastrophic military escalation in Southern Lebanon has successfully disrupted the highest levels of global diplomacy. Just days after the signing of the United States and Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), an armoured battlefield clash on the strategic heights of Ali al-Taher has effectively frozen implementation talks scheduled to begin today in Switzerland. The crisis provides an alarming look at how kinetic actions on the ground can instantly sabotage geopolitical blueprints designed in Washington. The Official Statement from Hezbollah Following the midnight clashes, the media wing of Hezbollah issued a formal, comprehensive statement outlining their strategic justification and rejecting accusations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Jun 2026 12:24 LONDON
Fear the Shia, Arm the Sunnis: The Uncomfortable Numbers Behind America’s War Narrative
“When fear is managed carefully enough, a nation can be taught to look away from the blood on the floor and stare instead at the shadow on the wall.” A friend of mine, whose name I will not reveal because he asked me not to, sat across from me over dinner and placed a question on the table that would not leave me alone. He was born into a Muslim Shia background, and for the angle of this article, that detail matters, not because I wish to reduce a man to a sect, but because sect has become one of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 May 2026 08:00 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
The Mirage of the Umbrella: The Shifting Sands of the U.S.-Israel-GCC Alliance
As I sat in a recent debate at the historic Carlton Club in London, listening to Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, I felt a tangible shift in the room, not because a new fact had been revealed, but because an old illusion had finally lost its last breath. The old-world order has not merely changed, it has evaporated, leaving the Gulf to realize it is no longer watching a distant fire from the safety of marble towers and air-conditioned ministries, but is instead standing directly inside the smoke. The GCC today is caught in a lethal crossfire between... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 29 Apr 2026 21:40 LONDON
When Deterrence Becomes Reality
Yesterday the war crossed a line! For years the Sejjil ballistic missile existed mostly as a symbol. A weapon paraded in military videos, discussed in defense briefings, whispered about in strategic circles as one of Iran’s most serious capabilities. A weapon that analysts described as deterrence, not something meant to be used. But on March 15, 2026, that line disappeared. Iran reportedly launched the Sejjil (also known as Ashoura) as part of what Tehran called the 54th wave of Operation True Promise 4, a massive strike package that also included the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Qadr ballistic missile system.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 16 Mar 2026 18:34 LONDON
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
The Proving Ground, When “Decent” Reporting Meets High-Tech Warfare
For two decades I have watched wars unfold not only on battlefields, but on screens. Today’s incident over Kuwait, involving the downing of a U.S. F-15 Strike Eagle, is not just another headline in the Iran conflict. It may be a signal that something larger is unfolding behind the noise. Iranian state outlets rapidly circulated imagery of an ejected pilot. Washington responded cautiously. But beneath the spectacle lies a deeper question, whose technology was truly being tested? The Gulf as a live-fire laboratory For years, China has refined export-ready variants of its air defense systems, particularly the HQ-9 family and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 02 Mar 2026 09:36 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
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
