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<blockquote data-quote="Wikipedia Current Events" data-source="post: 154287" data-attributes="member: 524">Armed conflicts and attacks<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Eastern_crisis_%282023%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Middle Eastern crisis</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war" target="_blank">2026 Iran war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Kuwait" target="_blank">2026 Iranian strikes on Kuwait</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The main building of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Institution_for_Social_Security_Fund" target="_blank">Public Institution for Social Security</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_City" target="_blank">Kuwait City</a> suffers an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airstrike" target="_blank">airstrike</a>. A large fire breaks out, but no injuries are reported. <a href="https://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/pifss-main-building-in-kuwait-damaged-in-attack-no-injuries-reported/" target="_blank">(Arab Times)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Bahrain" target="_blank">2026 Iranian strikes on Bahrain</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">An <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran" target="_blank">Iranian</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unmanned_aerial_vehicles_in_the_Iranian_military" target="_blank">drone</a> hits and damages a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desalination" target="_blank">desalination</a> plant in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahrain" target="_blank">Bahrain</a>. In addition, falling missile debris injures three people and damages a university building in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manama" target="_blank">Manama</a>. <a href="https://english.aawsat.com/gulf/5248760-drone-damages-desalination-plant-bahrain" target="_blank">(Asharq Al-Awsat)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Saudi_Arabia" target="_blank">2026 Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Central_Command" target="_blank">United States Central Command</a> (CENTCOM) confirms that a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Armed_Forces" target="_blank">U.S. service member</a> has died of wounds sustained after an Iranian attack on a base in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia" target="_blank">Saudi Arabia</a> on March 1, bringing the death toll among U.S. forces to seven since the start of the conflict. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/08/politics/us-service-member-killed-iran-war" target="_blank">(CNN)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Joint airstrikes by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel" target="_blank">Israel</a> and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" target="_blank">United States</a> are carried out against <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_tanker" target="_blank">oil facilities</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tehran" target="_blank">Tehran</a> and others Iranian cities, killing at least four truck drivers and causing large fires. <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/8/israel-strikes-irans-oil-facilities-for-first-time-as-war-enters-ninth-day" target="_blank">(Al Jazeera)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">According to Israeli sources, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates" target="_blank">United Arab Emirates</a> (UAE) warplanes carried out airstrikes against Iran, and purportedly struck a desalination plant. However, UAE officials denied any involvement in the attacks. <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/uae-government-figure-denies-israeli-reports-strike-iran" target="_blank">(Middle East Eye)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah%E2%80%93Israel_conflict_%282023%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Hezbollah–Israel conflict</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Hezbollah%E2%80%93Israel_war" target="_blank">2026 Hezbollah–Israel war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Four people are killed and 10 more injured in an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Defense_Forces" target="_blank">Israeli</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airstrike" target="_blank">airstrike</a> on a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramada" target="_blank">Ramada</a> hotel in central <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beirut" target="_blank">Beirut</a>. <a href="https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260308-nowhere-safe-after-israeli-strike-on-central-beirut-hotel" target="_blank">(AFP via France 24)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Two <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_Defense_Forces" target="_blank">Israeli soldiers</a> are killed in overnight clashes with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah" target="_blank">Hezbollah</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Lebanon" target="_blank">southern Lebanon</a>. <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/3/8/iran-live-israel-bombs-tehran-oil-depots-attacks-on-gulf-states-continue?update=4377953" target="_blank">(Al Jazeera)</a></li>
</ul></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_settler_violence" target="_blank">Israeli settler violence</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_incursions_in_the_West_Bank_during_the_Gaza_war" target="_blank">Israeli incursions in the West Bank during the Gaza war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Two <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinians" target="_blank">Palestinians</a> are shot dead by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_settlement" target="_blank">Israeli settlers</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khirbet_Abu_Falah" target="_blank">Abu Falah</a>, in the occupied <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Bank" target="_blank">West Bank</a>. Another Palestinian is killed after <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Defense_Forces" target="_blank">Israeli soldiers</a> throw <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke_grenade" target="_blank">smoke grenades</a> during the attack. <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/8/israeli-settlers-kill-two-palestinians-in-occupied-west-bank" target="_blank">(Al Jazeera)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Civil_Defense" target="_blank">Saudi Civil Defense</a> reports that a military <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Projectile" target="_blank">projectile</a> struck a residential area in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Kharj" target="_blank">Al-Kharj</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh_Province" target="_blank">Riyadh Province</a>, killing two people and injuring 12 others. <a href="https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185750/world/two-killed-12-wounded-by-projectile-in-saudi-arabia-civil-defence" target="_blank">(AFP via Oman Daily Observer)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonglei_clashes_%282025%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">Jonglei clashes</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Civilians flee <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akobo%2C_South_Sudan" target="_blank">Akobo</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Sudan" target="_blank">South Sudan</a>, after <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Sudan_People%27s_Defence_Forces" target="_blank">the military</a> issued an evacuation order to prepare for a military operation. <a href="https://apnews.com/article/south-sudan-fighting-akobo-army-evacuation-order-77540ca4cb0e9d8338178080eaedc75f" target="_blank">(AP)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism_in_Norway" target="_blank">Terrorism in Norway</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Spillover of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_War" target="_blank">2026 Iran War</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">An explosion is reported at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embassy_of_the_United_States%2C_Oslo" target="_blank">American embassy</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oslo" target="_blank">Oslo</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norway" target="_blank">Norway</a>, causing minor damage; <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism" target="_blank">terrorism</a> is suspected. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/loud-blast-heard-near-us-embassy-oslo-norway-police-say-2026-03-08/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
</ul></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Two perpetrators are arrested after throwing improvised explosive devices into the midst of an anti-Islam demonstration in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City" target="_blank">New York City</a>. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/08/new-york-city-anti-islam-protest" target="_blank">(The Guardian)</a></li>
</ul>Disasters and accidents<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Two people are killed and 19 people are injured following a mining incident in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samarkandek" target="_blank">Samarkandek</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batken_Region" target="_blank">Batken Region</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyrgyzstan" target="_blank">Kyrgyzstan</a>. <a href="https://gazeta.kg/en/incidents/177722-chp-na-shahte-batken-munaj-dvoe-pogibli-postradali-19-chelovek.html" target="_blank">(Gazeta)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">A major fire occurred near the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow_Central_railway_station" target="_blank">Glasgow Central railway station</a>, destroying multiple buildings and businesses. This also caused disrupting and cancelling multiple train services, with Glasgow Central promptly shutting down until further notice. <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cde4p01g0r1t" target="_blank">(BBC News)</a></li>
</ul>Politics and elections<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Colombian_parliamentary_election" target="_blank">2026 Colombian parliamentary election</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombians" target="_blank">Colombians</a> vote to elect 172 seats of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamber_of_Representatives_of_Colombia" target="_blank">Chamber of Representatives</a>. <a href="https://apnews.com/article/colombia-election-congress-presidential-candidates-petro-4766c3c2098610f24ec91aa61d793a4e" target="_blank">(AP)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Nepalese_general_election" target="_blank">2026 Nepalese general election</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rastriya_Swatantra_Party" target="_blank">Rastriya Swatantra Party</a> wins 124 direct seats and leads in one more from 164 of 165 constituencies reported so far. The results from the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhanusha_1_%28constituency%29" target="_blank">Dhanusha 1 constituency</a> are withheld pending an order from the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_Court_of_Nepal" target="_blank">Supreme Court</a>. <a href="https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/rsp-wins-119-direct-seats-as-landslide-nears-its-final-shape" target="_blank">(The Himalayan Times)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Supreme_Leader_of_Iran_election" target="_blank">2026 Supreme Leader of Iran election</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mojtaba_Khamenei" target="_blank">Mojtaba Khamenei</a>, the son of the late <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_Khamenei" target="_blank">Ali Khamenei</a>, is elected as the next <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_Leader_of_Iran" target="_blank">Supreme Leader</a> of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran" target="_blank">Iran</a>. <a href="https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-us-march-8-2026-f0b20dbffaea9351ae1e54183ffe53ff" target="_blank">(AP)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Swiss_referendums" target="_blank">2026 Swiss referendums</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_people" target="_blank">Swiss</a> voters reject a referendum proposing to reduce the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Broadcasting_Corporation" target="_blank">Swiss Broadcasting Corporation</a>'s annual <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadcast_license" target="_blank">licence</a> fee from 335 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_franc" target="_blank">francs</a> to 200 francs, with interim results showing about 62 percent voting against the measure. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/swiss-voters-set-reject-plan-cut-funding-state-broadcaster-2026-03-08/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
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</ul><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Current_events/2026_March_8" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a></blockquote>

[QUOTE="Wikipedia Current Events, post: 154287, member: 524"] [B]Armed conflicts and attacks[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Eastern_crisis_%282023%E2%80%93present%29']Middle Eastern crisis[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war']2026 Iran war[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Kuwait']2026 Iranian strikes on Kuwait[/URL] [LIST] [*]The main building of the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Institution_for_Social_Security_Fund']Public Institution for Social Security[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_City']Kuwait City[/URL] suffers an [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airstrike']airstrike[/URL]. A large fire breaks out, but no injuries are reported. [URL='https://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/pifss-main-building-in-kuwait-damaged-in-attack-no-injuries-reported/'](Arab Times)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Bahrain']2026 Iranian strikes on Bahrain[/URL] [LIST] [*]An [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran']Iranian[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unmanned_aerial_vehicles_in_the_Iranian_military']drone[/URL] hits and damages a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desalination']desalination[/URL] plant in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahrain']Bahrain[/URL]. In addition, falling missile debris injures three people and damages a university building in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manama']Manama[/URL]. [URL='https://english.aawsat.com/gulf/5248760-drone-damages-desalination-plant-bahrain']([I]Asharq Al-Awsat[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Saudi_Arabia']2026 Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Central_Command']United States Central Command[/URL] (CENTCOM) confirms that a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Armed_Forces']U.S. service member[/URL] has died of wounds sustained after an Iranian attack on a base in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia']Saudi Arabia[/URL] on March 1, bringing the death toll among U.S. forces to seven since the start of the conflict. [URL='https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/08/politics/us-service-member-killed-iran-war'](CNN)[/URL] [/LIST] [*]Joint airstrikes by [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel']Israel[/URL] and the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States']United States[/URL] are carried out against [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_tanker']oil facilities[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tehran']Tehran[/URL] and others Iranian cities, killing at least four truck drivers and causing large fires. [URL='https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/8/israel-strikes-irans-oil-facilities-for-first-time-as-war-enters-ninth-day'](Al Jazeera)[/URL] [*]According to Israeli sources, [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates']United Arab Emirates[/URL] (UAE) warplanes carried out airstrikes against Iran, and purportedly struck a desalination plant. However, UAE officials denied any involvement in the attacks. [URL='https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/uae-government-figure-denies-israeli-reports-strike-iran'](Middle East Eye)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah%E2%80%93Israel_conflict_%282023%E2%80%93present%29']Hezbollah–Israel conflict[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Hezbollah%E2%80%93Israel_war']2026 Hezbollah–Israel war[/URL] [LIST] [*]Four people are killed and 10 more injured in an [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Defense_Forces']Israeli[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airstrike']airstrike[/URL] on a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramada']Ramada[/URL] hotel in central [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beirut']Beirut[/URL]. [URL='https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260308-nowhere-safe-after-israeli-strike-on-central-beirut-hotel'](AFP via France 24)[/URL] [*]Two [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_Defense_Forces']Israeli soldiers[/URL] are killed in overnight clashes with [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah']Hezbollah[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Lebanon']southern Lebanon[/URL]. [URL='https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/3/8/iran-live-israel-bombs-tehran-oil-depots-attacks-on-gulf-states-continue?update=4377953'](Al Jazeera)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_settler_violence']Israeli settler violence[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_incursions_in_the_West_Bank_during_the_Gaza_war']Israeli incursions in the West Bank during the Gaza war[/URL] [LIST] [*]Two [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinians']Palestinians[/URL] are shot dead by [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_settlement']Israeli settlers[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khirbet_Abu_Falah']Abu Falah[/URL], in the occupied [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Bank']West Bank[/URL]. Another Palestinian is killed after [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Defense_Forces']Israeli soldiers[/URL] throw [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke_grenade']smoke grenades[/URL] during the attack. [URL='https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/8/israeli-settlers-kill-two-palestinians-in-occupied-west-bank'](Al Jazeera)[/URL] [/LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Civil_Defense']Saudi Civil Defense[/URL] reports that a military [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Projectile']projectile[/URL] struck a residential area in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Kharj']Al-Kharj[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh_Province']Riyadh Province[/URL], killing two people and injuring 12 others. [URL='https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185750/world/two-killed-12-wounded-by-projectile-in-saudi-arabia-civil-defence'](AFP via [I]Oman Daily Observer[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonglei_clashes_%282025%E2%80%93present%29']Jonglei clashes[/URL] [LIST] [*]Civilians flee [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akobo%2C_South_Sudan']Akobo[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Sudan']South Sudan[/URL], after [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Sudan_People%27s_Defence_Forces']the military[/URL] issued an evacuation order to prepare for a military operation. [URL='https://apnews.com/article/south-sudan-fighting-akobo-army-evacuation-order-77540ca4cb0e9d8338178080eaedc75f'](AP)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism_in_Norway']Terrorism in Norway[/URL] [LIST] [*]Spillover of the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_War']2026 Iran War[/URL] [LIST] [*]An explosion is reported at the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embassy_of_the_United_States%2C_Oslo']American embassy[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oslo']Oslo[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norway']Norway[/URL], causing minor damage; [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism']terrorism[/URL] is suspected. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/loud-blast-heard-near-us-embassy-oslo-norway-police-say-2026-03-08/'](Reuters)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*]Two perpetrators are arrested after throwing improvised explosive devices into the midst of an anti-Islam demonstration in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City']New York City[/URL]. [URL='https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/08/new-york-city-anti-islam-protest']([I]The Guardian[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [B]Disasters and accidents[/B] [LIST] [*]Two people are killed and 19 people are injured following a mining incident in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samarkandek']Samarkandek[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batken_Region']Batken Region[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyrgyzstan']Kyrgyzstan[/URL]. [URL='https://gazeta.kg/en/incidents/177722-chp-na-shahte-batken-munaj-dvoe-pogibli-postradali-19-chelovek.html'](Gazeta)[/URL] [*]A major fire occurred near the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow_Central_railway_station']Glasgow Central railway station[/URL], destroying multiple buildings and businesses. This also caused disrupting and cancelling multiple train services, with Glasgow Central promptly shutting down until further notice. [URL='https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cde4p01g0r1t'](BBC News)[/URL] [/LIST] [B]Politics and elections[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Colombian_parliamentary_election']2026 Colombian parliamentary election[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombians']Colombians[/URL] vote to elect 172 seats of the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamber_of_Representatives_of_Colombia']Chamber of Representatives[/URL]. [URL='https://apnews.com/article/colombia-election-congress-presidential-candidates-petro-4766c3c2098610f24ec91aa61d793a4e'](AP)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Nepalese_general_election']2026 Nepalese general election[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rastriya_Swatantra_Party']Rastriya Swatantra Party[/URL] wins 124 direct seats and leads in one more from 164 of 165 constituencies reported so far. The results from the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhanusha_1_%28constituency%29']Dhanusha 1 constituency[/URL] are withheld pending an order from the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_Court_of_Nepal']Supreme Court[/URL]. [URL='https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/rsp-wins-119-direct-seats-as-landslide-nears-its-final-shape']([I]The Himalayan Times[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Supreme_Leader_of_Iran_election']2026 Supreme Leader of Iran election[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mojtaba_Khamenei']Mojtaba Khamenei[/URL], the son of the late [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_Khamenei']Ali Khamenei[/URL], is elected as the next [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_Leader_of_Iran']Supreme Leader[/URL] of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran']Iran[/URL]. [URL='https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-us-march-8-2026-f0b20dbffaea9351ae1e54183ffe53ff'](AP)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Swiss_referendums']2026 Swiss referendums[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_people']Swiss[/URL] voters reject a referendum proposing to reduce the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_Broadcasting_Corporation']Swiss Broadcasting Corporation[/URL]'s annual [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadcast_license']licence[/URL] fee from 335 [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_franc']francs[/URL] to 200 francs, with interim results showing about 62 percent voting against the measure. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/business/swiss-voters-set-reject-plan-cut-funding-state-broadcaster-2026-03-08/'](Reuters)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Current_events/2026_March_8"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]

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