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<blockquote data-quote="Wikipedia Current Events" data-source="post: 154299" 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_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis" target="_blank">2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran" target="_blank">Iranian</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_Leader_of_Iran" target="_blank">supreme leader</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mojtaba_Khamenei" target="_blank">Mojtaba Khamenei</a> issues his first public message since <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_supreme_leader_election" target="_blank">his election</a> in which he says that Iran should continue blocking the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz" target="_blank">Strait of Hormuz</a> and advises neighboring countries to close <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_military_installations" target="_blank">American military bases</a> in their territory. Khamenei also vows to 'avenge the blood of our <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martyrdom_in_Iran" target="_blank">martyrs</a>'. <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c4gqjyk0vx3t?post=asset%3A0bcdc28a-0230-4947-aa0d-2cdaf3ab93fe#post" target="_blank">(BBC News)</a> <a href="https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-03-12/us-israel-iran-war-iranian-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-statement" target="_blank">(Los Angeles Times)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">German shipping company <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hapag-Lloyd" target="_blank">Hapag-Lloyd</a> says that projectile fragments hit the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberia" target="_blank">Liberia</a>-flagged container vessel Source Blessing ⁠near the Strait. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/projectile-fragments-hit-hapag-lloyd-container-vessel-near-strait-hormuz-2026-03-12/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Oman" target="_blank">Government of Oman</a> orders the evacuation of vessels from the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mina_Al_Fahal" target="_blank">Mina Al Fahal</a> oil port. <a href="https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Oman-Evacuates-Key-Oil-Port-as-Iran-War-Intensifies.html" target="_blank">(Oil Price)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_the_Kurdistan_Region" target="_blank">2026 Iranian strikes on the Kurdistan Region</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Armed_Forces" target="_blank">Italian military</a> base in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erbil" target="_blank">Erbil</a> is struck by a missile, with no casualties of injuries reported. <a href="https://english.aawsat.com/arab-world/5250334-italian-base-iraqi-kurdistan-hit-missile-says-defense-ministry" target="_blank">(Asharq Al-Awsat)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">At least six <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Armed_Forces" target="_blank">French soldiers</a> are injured in an Iranian drone attack on a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_base" target="_blank">military base</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erbil" target="_blank">Erbil</a>. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/drone-attack-wounds-least-six-french-soldiers-base-iraqs-makhmour-erbil-governor-2026-03-12/" target="_blank">(Reuters)</a></li>
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<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 Iranian strike hits fuel storage tanks at a facility in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muharraq_Governorate" target="_blank">Muharraq Governorate</a>. <a href="https://qna.org.qa/en/news/news-details?id=bahrain-says-firefighters-contain-blaze-after-iranian-strike-on-fuel-tanks&amp;date=12/03/2026" target="_blank">(Qatar News Agency)</a></li>
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<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 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_International_Airport" target="_blank">Kuwait International Airport</a> is targeted by several drones, causing material damage but no injuries. <a href="https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/iran-war-live-iranian-drones-strike-kuwait-international-airport-no-casualties-11205363" target="_blank">(NDTV)</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/Saudi_Ministry_of_Defense" target="_blank">Saudi Ministry of Defense</a> announces the interception of two missiles and the destruction of seven drones. <a href="https://qna.org.qa/en/news/news-details?id=saudi-defense-ministry-two-missiles-intercepted-seven-drones-destroyed&amp;date=12/03/2026" target="_blank">(Qatar News Agency)</a></li>
</ul></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_Lebanon_war" target="_blank">2026 Lebanon war</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Eight people are killed and 31 more injured by an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel" target="_blank">Israeli</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airstrike" target="_blank">airstrike</a> on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramlet_al-Baida" target="_blank">Ramlet al-Baida</a> beach in central <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beirut" target="_blank">Beirut</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon" target="_blank">Lebanon</a>. Seven more people are also killed in other attacks in the country. <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/12/israeli-double-tap-strike-hits-displaced-on-beirut-seafront-kills-eight" target="_blank">(Al Jazeera)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah" target="_blank">Hezbollah</a> launches over 200 rockets and 20 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unmanned_aerial_vehicle" target="_blank">UAVs</a> at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_District_%28Israel%29" target="_blank">northern Israel</a>, injuring two people. <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-fires-at-least-150-rockets-at-north-iran-launches-missiles-in-integrated-operation/" target="_blank">(The Times of Israel)</a></li>
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</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">At least 20 people are killed in an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airstrike" target="_blank">airstrike</a> targeting a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popular_Mobilization_Forces" target="_blank">Popular Mobilization Forces</a> building in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akashat" target="_blank">Akashat</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq" target="_blank">Iraq</a>. <a href="https://www.skynewsarabia.com/middle-east/1858294-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%82-%D9%85%D9%82%D8%AA%D9%84-20-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B4%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B9%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%82%D8%B5%D9%81-%D8%AC%D9%88%D9%8A" target="_blank">(Sky News)</a></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>Arts and culture<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chileans" target="_blank">Chilean</a> architect <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smiljan_Radic" target="_blank">Smiljan Radic</a> receives the 2026 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pritzker_Architecture_Prize" target="_blank">Pritzker Architecture Prize</a>, recognizing his contributions to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contemporary_architecture" target="_blank">contemporary architecture</a>. <a href="https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260312-chile-s-smiljan-radic-clarke-wins-pritzker-architecture-prize" target="_blank">(AFP via France 24)</a></li>
</ul>Business and economy<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_economic_crisis_%282022%E2%80%93present%29" target="_blank">German economic crisis</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lufthansa" target="_blank">Lufthansa</a> pilot union announces a 48-hour <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_strike" target="_blank">strike</a> for all flights departing <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_in_Germany" target="_blank">German airports</a> until Saturday over ongoing disputes about <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pension" target="_blank">pensions</a>, causing major delays. <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/lufthansa-strike-vc-b2936962.html" target="_blank">(The Independent)</a></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>Disasters and accidents<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">At least 102 people are killed and one person is rescued after a series of landslides in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamo_Zone" target="_blank">Gamo Zone</a> of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopia" target="_blank">Ethiopia</a>. <a href="https://www.ethiopiaobserver.com/2026/03/12/death-toll-from-floods-and-landslides-rises-to-more-than-100/" target="_blank">(Ethiopia Observer)</a> <a href="https://apnews.com/article/ethiopia-landslides-deaths-b5cfde29f703aa1c025beb7cef1c9f57" target="_blank">(AP)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Eight people are killed after an <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artisanal_mining" target="_blank">artisanal mine</a> collapses in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouham-Pend%C3%A9" target="_blank">Ouham-Pendé</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_African_Republic" target="_blank">Central African Republic</a>. <a href="https://apnews.com/article/central-african-republic-mine-collapse-47cbf48bbd09a82541ce2f731eeba46e" target="_blank">(AP)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">A <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Air_Force" target="_blank">United States Air Force</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_KC-135_Stratotanker" target="_blank">Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker</a> carrying at least six crew members crashes after an incident involving another aircraft in western <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq" target="_blank">Iraq</a>. The conditions of the crew is unknown. <a href="https://bnonews.com/index.php/2026/03/u-s-military-refueling-plane-crashes-in-iraq-6-on-board/" target="_blank">(BNO News)</a></li>
</ul>International relations<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran%E2%80%93Thailand_relations" target="_blank">Iran–Thailand relations</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis" target="_blank">2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Thailand" target="_blank">Government of Thailand</a> summons Iran's ambassador, demanding an apology and an explanation for the attack on the bulk carrier {{ship|MV|Mayuree Naree|2007|6}} in the waters of the Strait the previous day. <a href="https://www.bernama.com/en/news.php/?id=2533661" target="_blank">(BERNANA)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa%27s_genocide_case_against_Israel" target="_blank">South Africa's genocide case against Israel</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_genocide" target="_blank">Gaza genocide</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iceland" target="_blank">Iceland</a> and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netherlands" target="_blank">Netherlands</a> announce they will both intervene on the side of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa" target="_blank">South Africa</a> in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Court_of_Justice" target="_blank">International Court of Justice</a>'s genocide case against Israel. <a href="https://tribune.com.pk/story/2597264/iceland-netherlands-join-icj-genocide-case-against-israel" target="_blank">(The Express Tribune)</a></li>
</ul></li>
</ul>Law and crime<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Old_Dominion_University_shooting" target="_blank">2026 Old Dominion University shooting</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">One person is killed and two other people are critically injured in a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_shooting" target="_blank">school shooting</a> at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Dominion_University" target="_blank">Old Dominion University</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norfolk%2C_Virginia" target="_blank">Norfolk</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia" target="_blank">Virginia</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" target="_blank">United States</a>. The suspect is also dead. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/12/us/old-dominion-university-shooting-virginia" target="_blank">(CNN)</a> <a href="https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/old-dominion-university-issues-active-threat-at-constant-hall/" target="_blank">(WAVY-TV)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocus_City_Hall_attack" target="_blank">Crocus City Hall attack</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">A <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia" target="_blank">Russian</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_court" target="_blank">military court</a> sentences nineteen people for their involvement in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism_in_Russia" target="_blank">terrorist</a> attack at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocus_City_Hall" target="_blank">Crocus City Hall</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krasnogorsk%2C_Moscow_Oblast" target="_blank">Krasnogorsk</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_Oblast" target="_blank">Moscow Oblast</a>, in 2024. Fifteen of those are sentenced to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_imprisonment_in_Russia" target="_blank">life in prison</a> while the other four are given between 19 and 22 years in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prisons_in_Russia" target="_blank">prison</a>. <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j5lx75vg3o" target="_blank">(BBC News)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_Israel_synagogue_attack" target="_blank">Temple Israel synagogue attack</a><ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The perpetrator is killed and 31 others are injured in a shooting and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle-ramming_attack" target="_blank">vehicle-ramming attack</a> at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_Israel_%28West_Bloomfield%2C_Michigan%29" target="_blank">Temple Israel</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synagogue" target="_blank">synagogue</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Bloomfield_Township%2C_Michigan" target="_blank">West Bloomfield Township</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan" target="_blank">Michigan</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" target="_blank">United States</a>. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/michigan-synagogue-shooting-03-12-26?t=1773355657241" target="_blank">(CNN)</a></li>
</ul></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">A <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbi" target="_blank">rabbi</a> is seriously injured in a stabbing in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramat_Gan" target="_blank">Ramat Gan</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel" target="_blank">Israel</a>, as local police suspect a terrorist motive. <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-seriously-wounded-in-ramat-gan-stabbing-police-suspect-terror-motive/" target="_blank">(The Times of Israel)</a></li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Defense_Forces" target="_blank">Israeli military</a> drops charges against five soldiers accused of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_and_gender-based_violence_against_Palestinians_during_the_Gaza_war%23Leaked_video_of_gang_rape" target="_blank">raping a Palestinian prisoner</a> at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sde_Teiman_detention_camp" target="_blank">Sde Teiman detention camp</a>. <a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-war-palestinians-prison-abuse-b11e5f0639b7fe51c5ea101f4b320f56?utm_source=copy&amp;utm_medium=share" target="_blank">(AP)</a></li>
</ul>Politics and elections<ul>
<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/Nepal" target="_blank">Nepalese</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Election_Commission_%28Nepal%29" target="_blank">election commission</a> releases the official results of the recent <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elections_in_Nepal" target="_blank">election</a>, with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balen_Shah" target="_blank">Balen Shah</a>'s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rastriya_Swatantra_Party" target="_blank">Rastriya Swatantra Party</a> winning 182 seats in the 275-member <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Representatives_%28Nepal%29" target="_blank">House of Representatives</a>. The result gives the party a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majority_government" target="_blank">majority</a> in the House and places it two seats short of a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermajority" target="_blank">supermajority</a>. <a href="https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/nepals-rsp-party-of-balendra-shah-wins-majority-election-commission/article70736058.ece" target="_blank">(AFP via The Hindu)</a></li>
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[QUOTE="Wikipedia Current Events, post: 154299, 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_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis']2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran']Iranian[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_Leader_of_Iran']supreme leader[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mojtaba_Khamenei']Mojtaba Khamenei[/URL] issues his first public message since [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_supreme_leader_election']his election[/URL] in which he says that Iran should continue blocking the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz']Strait of Hormuz[/URL] and advises neighboring countries to close [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_military_installations']American military bases[/URL] in their territory. Khamenei also vows to 'avenge the blood of our [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martyrdom_in_Iran']martyrs[/URL]'. [URL='https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c4gqjyk0vx3t?post=asset%3A0bcdc28a-0230-4947-aa0d-2cdaf3ab93fe#post'](BBC News)[/URL] [URL='https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-03-12/us-israel-iran-war-iranian-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-statement']([I]Los Angeles Times[/I])[/URL] [*]German shipping company [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hapag-Lloyd']Hapag-Lloyd[/URL] says that projectile fragments hit the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberia']Liberia[/URL]-flagged container vessel [I]Source Blessing[/I] ⁠near the Strait. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/projectile-fragments-hit-hapag-lloyd-container-vessel-near-strait-hormuz-2026-03-12/'](Reuters)[/URL] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Oman']Government of Oman[/URL] orders the evacuation of vessels from the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mina_Al_Fahal']Mina Al Fahal[/URL] oil port. [URL='https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Oman-Evacuates-Key-Oil-Port-as-Iran-War-Intensifies.html'](Oil Price)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_the_Kurdistan_Region']2026 Iranian strikes on the Kurdistan Region[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_Armed_Forces']Italian military[/URL] base in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erbil']Erbil[/URL] is struck by a missile, with no casualties of injuries reported. [URL='https://english.aawsat.com/arab-world/5250334-italian-base-iraqi-kurdistan-hit-missile-says-defense-ministry']([I]Asharq Al-Awsat[/I])[/URL] [*]At least six [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Armed_Forces']French soldiers[/URL] are injured in an Iranian drone attack on a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_base']military base[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erbil']Erbil[/URL]. [URL='https://www.reuters.com/world/drone-attack-wounds-least-six-french-soldiers-base-iraqs-makhmour-erbil-governor-2026-03-12/'](Reuters)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Bahrain']2026 Iranian strikes on Bahrain[/URL] [LIST] [*]An Iranian strike hits fuel storage tanks at a facility in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muharraq_Governorate']Muharraq Governorate[/URL]. [URL='https://qna.org.qa/en/news/news-details?id=bahrain-says-firefighters-contain-blaze-after-iranian-strike-on-fuel-tanks&date=12/03/2026'](Qatar News Agency)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Kuwait']2026 Iranian strikes on Kuwait[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwait_International_Airport']Kuwait International Airport[/URL] is targeted by several drones, causing material damage but no injuries. [URL='https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/iran-war-live-iranian-drones-strike-kuwait-international-airport-no-casualties-11205363'](NDTV)[/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/Saudi_Ministry_of_Defense']Saudi Ministry of Defense[/URL] announces the interception of two missiles and the destruction of seven drones. [URL='https://qna.org.qa/en/news/news-details?id=saudi-defense-ministry-two-missiles-intercepted-seven-drones-destroyed&date=12/03/2026'](Qatar News Agency)[/URL] [/LIST] [/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_Lebanon_war']2026 Lebanon war[/URL] [LIST] [*]Eight people are killed and 31 more injured by an [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel']Israeli[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airstrike']airstrike[/URL] on the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramlet_al-Baida']Ramlet al-Baida[/URL] beach in central [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beirut']Beirut[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon']Lebanon[/URL]. Seven more people are also killed in other attacks in the country. [URL='https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/12/israeli-double-tap-strike-hits-displaced-on-beirut-seafront-kills-eight'](Al Jazeera)[/URL] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hezbollah']Hezbollah[/URL] launches over 200 rockets and 20 [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unmanned_aerial_vehicle']UAVs[/URL] at [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_District_%28Israel%29']northern Israel[/URL], injuring two people. [URL='https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-fires-at-least-150-rockets-at-north-iran-launches-missiles-in-integrated-operation/']([I]The Times of Israel[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [*]At least 20 people are killed in an [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airstrike']airstrike[/URL] targeting a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popular_Mobilization_Forces']Popular Mobilization Forces[/URL] building in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akashat']Akashat[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq']Iraq[/URL]. [URL='https://www.skynewsarabia.com/middle-east/1858294-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%82-%D9%85%D9%82%D8%AA%D9%84-20-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B4%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B9%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%82%D8%B5%D9%81-%D8%AC%D9%88%D9%8A'](Sky News)[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Arts and culture[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chileans']Chilean[/URL] architect [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smiljan_Radic']Smiljan Radic[/URL] receives the 2026 [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pritzker_Architecture_Prize']Pritzker Architecture Prize[/URL], recognizing his contributions to [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contemporary_architecture']contemporary architecture[/URL]. [URL='https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260312-chile-s-smiljan-radic-clarke-wins-pritzker-architecture-prize'](AFP via France 24)[/URL] [/LIST] [B]Business and economy[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_economic_crisis_%282022%E2%80%93present%29']German economic crisis[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lufthansa']Lufthansa[/URL] pilot union announces a 48-hour [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_strike']strike[/URL] for all flights departing [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_in_Germany']German airports[/URL] until Saturday over ongoing disputes about [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pension']pensions[/URL], causing major delays. [URL='https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/lufthansa-strike-vc-b2936962.html']([I]The Independent[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Disasters and accidents[/B] [LIST] [*]At least 102 people are killed and one person is rescued after a series of landslides in the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamo_Zone']Gamo Zone[/URL] of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopia']Ethiopia[/URL]. [URL='https://www.ethiopiaobserver.com/2026/03/12/death-toll-from-floods-and-landslides-rises-to-more-than-100/'](Ethiopia Observer)[/URL] [URL='https://apnews.com/article/ethiopia-landslides-deaths-b5cfde29f703aa1c025beb7cef1c9f57'](AP)[/URL] [*]Eight people are killed after an [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artisanal_mining']artisanal mine[/URL] collapses in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouham-Pend%C3%A9']Ouham-Pendé[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_African_Republic']Central African Republic[/URL]. [URL='https://apnews.com/article/central-african-republic-mine-collapse-47cbf48bbd09a82541ce2f731eeba46e'](AP)[/URL] [*]A [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Air_Force']United States Air Force[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_KC-135_Stratotanker']Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker[/URL] carrying at least six crew members crashes after an incident involving another aircraft in western [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq']Iraq[/URL]. The conditions of the crew is unknown. [URL='https://bnonews.com/index.php/2026/03/u-s-military-refueling-plane-crashes-in-iraq-6-on-board/'](BNO News)[/URL] [/LIST] [B]International relations[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran%E2%80%93Thailand_relations']Iran–Thailand relations[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis']2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Thailand']Government of Thailand[/URL] summons Iran's ambassador, demanding an apology and an explanation for the attack on the bulk carrier {{ship|MV|Mayuree Naree|2007|6}} in the waters of the Strait the previous day. [URL='https://www.bernama.com/en/news.php/?id=2533661'](BERNANA)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa%27s_genocide_case_against_Israel']South Africa's genocide case against Israel[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_genocide']Gaza genocide[/URL] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iceland']Iceland[/URL] and the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netherlands']Netherlands[/URL] announce they will both intervene on the side of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Africa']South Africa[/URL] in the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Court_of_Justice']International Court of Justice[/URL]'s genocide case against Israel. [URL='https://tribune.com.pk/story/2597264/iceland-netherlands-join-icj-genocide-case-against-israel']([I]The Express Tribune[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Law and crime[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Old_Dominion_University_shooting']2026 Old Dominion University shooting[/URL] [LIST] [*]One person is killed and two other people are critically injured in a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_shooting']school shooting[/URL] at [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Dominion_University']Old Dominion University[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norfolk%2C_Virginia']Norfolk[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia']Virginia[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States']United States[/URL]. The suspect is also dead. [URL='https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/12/us/old-dominion-university-shooting-virginia'](CNN)[/URL] [URL='https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/old-dominion-university-issues-active-threat-at-constant-hall/'](WAVY-TV)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocus_City_Hall_attack']Crocus City Hall attack[/URL] [LIST] [*]A [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia']Russian[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_court']military court[/URL] sentences nineteen people for their involvement in the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorism_in_Russia']terrorist[/URL] attack at the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocus_City_Hall']Crocus City Hall[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krasnogorsk%2C_Moscow_Oblast']Krasnogorsk[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_Oblast']Moscow Oblast[/URL], in 2024. Fifteen of those are sentenced to [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_imprisonment_in_Russia']life in prison[/URL] while the other four are given between 19 and 22 years in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prisons_in_Russia']prison[/URL]. [URL='https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j5lx75vg3o'](BBC News)[/URL] [/LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_Israel_synagogue_attack']Temple Israel synagogue attack[/URL] [LIST] [*]The perpetrator is killed and 31 others are injured in a shooting and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle-ramming_attack']vehicle-ramming attack[/URL] at the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_Israel_%28West_Bloomfield%2C_Michigan%29']Temple Israel[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synagogue']synagogue[/URL] in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Bloomfield_Township%2C_Michigan']West Bloomfield Township[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan']Michigan[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States']United States[/URL]. [URL='https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/michigan-synagogue-shooting-03-12-26?t=1773355657241'](CNN)[/URL] [/LIST] [*]A [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbi']rabbi[/URL] is seriously injured in a stabbing in [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramat_Gan']Ramat Gan[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel']Israel[/URL], as local police suspect a terrorist motive. [URL='https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-seriously-wounded-in-ramat-gan-stabbing-police-suspect-terror-motive/']([I]The Times of Israel[/I])[/URL] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Defense_Forces']Israeli military[/URL] drops charges against five soldiers accused of [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_and_gender-based_violence_against_Palestinians_during_the_Gaza_war%23Leaked_video_of_gang_rape']raping a Palestinian prisoner[/URL] at the [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sde_Teiman_detention_camp']Sde Teiman detention camp[/URL]. [URL='https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-war-palestinians-prison-abuse-b11e5f0639b7fe51c5ea101f4b320f56?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share'](AP)[/URL] [/LIST] [B]Politics and elections[/B] [LIST] [*][URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Nepalese_general_election']2026 Nepalese general election[/URL] [LIST] [*]The [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepal']Nepalese[/URL] [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Election_Commission_%28Nepal%29']election commission[/URL] releases the official results of the recent [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elections_in_Nepal']election[/URL], with [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balen_Shah']Balen Shah[/URL]'s [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rastriya_Swatantra_Party']Rastriya Swatantra Party[/URL] winning 182 seats in the 275-member [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Representatives_%28Nepal%29']House of Representatives[/URL]. The result gives the party a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majority_government']majority[/URL] in the House and places it two seats short of a [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermajority']supermajority[/URL]. [URL='https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/nepals-rsp-party-of-balendra-shah-wins-majority-election-commission/article70736058.ece'](AFP via [I]The Hindu[/I])[/URL] [/LIST] [/LIST] [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Current_events/2026_March_12"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]

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