Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Receives Phone Call from South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, received a phone call from South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola. The two officials reviewed the escalating military tensions affecting the region and discussed the broader implications for regional and global security. During the conversation, Sheikh Mohammed strongly condemned recent Iranian attacks on Qatari territory, stressing that such actions are unacceptable under any justification. Qatar reiterated its commitment to remaining neutral in regional conflicts and its efforts to foster dialogue as a means to resolve disputes peacefully. This condemnation comes amid... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 18:57
Qatar, Albania Discuss Regional Escalation in Phone Call
Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, engaged in a crucial phone conversation with Albanian Foreign Minister Igli Hasani to address recent military tensions in the Middle East. The discussion focused on escalating conflicts, particularly Iran’s recent attacks on Qatari soil. Qatar strongly condemned these attacks, labeling them unacceptable under any circumstances. The phone call highlighted the broader risks the escalation poses to regional and global security. Both officials stressed the importance of an immediate cessation of hostilities to prevent further deterioration. Qatar reaffirmed its longstanding position of neutrality in regional conflicts while emphasizing its... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 18:30
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Holds Talks with German FM Amid Regional Tensions
Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held talks with Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the Amiri Diwan on March 11. The discussions focused on the rising military escalations in the Middle East, which have heightened concerns about regional stability and broader international security. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed strongly condemned recent attacks by Iran on Qatari territory, describing them as unacceptable under any circumstances. Qatar reaffirmed its consistent stance of avoiding involvement in regional conflicts and promoting dialogue between Iran and the wider international community. The officials also addressed the serious repercussions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 18:27
Aetna Agrees to Pay $117.7 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
Aetna Inc., one of the largest health insurers in the United States, has agreed to pay $117.7 million to resolve allegations that it submitted false or inaccurate diagnosis codes for its Medicare Advantage plan members. The improper coding was intended to inflate Medicare payments by making enrollees appear sicker and thus more costly to cover. This settlement follows claims brought under the False Claims Act, which seeks to protect government funds from fraudulent billing. Medicare Advantage plans, like those offered by Aetna, receive monthly payments adjusted by risk scores that reflect beneficiaries’ health conditions. By submitting inaccurate codes, Aetna allegedly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 16:03
Argentina grants asylum to Brazilian fugitive convicted in January 8 riots, impacting South American political dynamics
Argentina's decision to grant asylum to a Brazilian fugitive, Joel Borges Correa, convicted for his role in the January 8 riots, marks a significant development in South American politics. The riots, which involved an assault on major government buildings, including Brazil's Congress and Presidential Palace, highlighted the intense political polarization following Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's electoral victory over former President Jair Bolsonaro. This asylum ruling, announced recently, is poised to influence Brazil's upcoming political landscape as debates on governance and national security intensify. The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) report revealed that while two senior public servants engaged in corrupt... [Continue Reading]
‘Naming them is not justice’: robodebt victims feel let down by findings of corruption watchdog
Nacc report into unlawful scheme found two senior public servants engaged in corrupt conduct but declined to refer them for charges in what victims call a ‘massive letdown’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe mother of a robodebt victim who took his own life says she feels “sheer frustration” at the findings of a report on potential corruption related to the unlawful income averaging scheme.Wednesday’s release of a 445-page report from the National Anti-Corruption Commission examined the actions of five former public servants and the former prime minister Scott Morrison. The report found two senior public... [Continue Reading]
ICE investigation leads to arrest of criminal illegal alien from Guatemala for employing illegal aliens in Idaho
U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents arrested 28-year-old Brayan Adiel Gramajo Reyes from Guatemala on February 28 in Idaho. Gramajo faces federal charges including encouraging illegal entry, using false Social Security information to employ workers illegally, and unlawfully employing aliens. The indictment stemmed from a human trafficking investigation targeting exploitative labor practices. According to the investigation, Gramajo persuaded two unaccompanied alien children from Guatemala to journey to the United States. Upon arrival in Idaho, they were forced to work demanding physical jobs for extended hours. This case highlights how undocumented immigrants are vulnerable to exploitation, particularly minors seeking better opportunities.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 11:06
Two robodebt officials engaged in serious corrupt conduct, Nacc finds, but Scott Morrison cleared
Anti-corruption watchdog makes adverse findings against two former public servants but clears four other individuals Two former public servants referred to the anti-corruption watchdog by the royal commission into robodebt have been found to have engaged in serious corrupt conduct while the former prime minister Scott Morrison has been cleared.The long-awaited report into potential corruption related to the unlawful income averaging scheme, released on Wednesday, covered the six referrals made by the royal commissioner Catherine Holmes in 2023, which were restricted from the public view in a sealed chapter. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Impact assessment: Impact assessments covering migration policy
The UK Home Office has released multiple impact assessments covering upcoming changes to migration policies. These include updates to visa regulations, extensions of the Unaccompanied Protection Extension (UPE), and revised rules affecting skilled workers and care sector employees. The reports analyze the expected outcomes and challenges of these policies. Affected groups include foreign workers seeking employment in the UK, particularly those in specialized roles and care professions. The assessments highlight the government’s focus on attracting talent while managing migration levels responsibly. This is critical for sectors facing labor shortages and economic pressures. The assessments also illuminate potential social and economic... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Mar 2026 18:48
Millions in England to pay higher water bills after suppliers appeal
Anglian, Southern, Wessex and South East allowed to raise charges more than originally permitted by watchdogBusiness live – latest updatesMillions of households in England will pay even higher water bills than previously expected, after the competition regulator gave its final verdict on industry spending plans for the coming years.Five water companies had appealed to the Competition and Markets Authority to let them raise bills higher than was initially allowed by Ofwat, the industry watchdog. On Tuesday, the CMA said it would let them raise annual bills by an extra 2.2% on average. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba chosen as Iran’s new supreme leader | First Thing
Move could lead to escalation of war as Donald Trump has already called Mojtaba Khamenei an ‘unacceptable’ choice. Plus, stormy space weather may be garbling messages from aliensDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of the late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been chosen as his successor, as the war enters its 10th day and fresh missile and drone strikes reverberate across the Middle East.Why has the Iran war prompted fears of stagflation for the global economy? Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel for the first time since... [Continue Reading]
Mojtaba Khamenei appointed as Iran's new Supreme Leader following his father's death in an Israeli airstrike
The political landscape in Iran has shifted dramatically with the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader. This decision follows the recent death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting government offices. The Assembly of Experts, an influential clerical body in Iran, made the announcement concerning Mojtaba, a mid-ranking cleric with a background closely tied to Iran's security forces. The circumstances of Ali Khamenei's death reveal the continuation of a volatile situation between Iran and its adversaries, particularly Israel and the United States. Reports indicate that the airstrike that led to... [Continue Reading]
Where things stand after another weekend of war in the Middle East
Iran has named a son of its late supreme leader as his successor. US President Donald Trump already had expressed disdain for Mojtaba Khamenei, calling him “unacceptable”. The Islamic Republic’s war strategy now has a new commander, and the powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has pledged allegiance. Oil prices shot above US$100 a barrel. Both sides in the war struck new targets over the weekend, including civilian ones. Bahrain accused Iran of hitting one of the desalination plants that... [Continue Reading]
Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader to succeed late father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
A panel of clerics in Iran has selected a son of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to succeed him in leading the country. Trump has called the appointment “unacceptable” saying he “won’t last long”, as Israel earmark him as a potential target. [Continue Reading]
Ukrainian ministers oppose Russian artists' participation at Venice Biennale amid ongoing conflict tensions
Ukrainian ministers have recently expressed strong opposition to the participation of Russian artists at the prestigious Venice Biennale art festival. This move has come amid escalating tensions tied to the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The protests were formally launched on Sunday, with the Ukrainian Foreign Minister publicly denouncing the decision to reopen the Russian pavilion at the biennale. The joint statement issued from Kyiv characterized the inclusion of Russian artists in such international cultural events as "unacceptable." This sentiment underlines a broader concern within Ukraine, relating to how cultural platforms can inadvertently endorse or normalize the actions of... [Continue Reading]
Mojtaba Khamenei appointed as Iran's new Supreme Leader after assassination of his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
The Islamic Republic of Iran has officially appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader, following the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in recent military strikes attributed to the United States and Israel. This decision was announced by the Assembly of Experts, a clerical body responsible for selecting Iran's highest authority. The vote, labeled as "decisive" by state media, took place on Sunday, marking a significant moment in the context of escalating regional hostilities. The younger Khamenei now faces the monumental challenge of leading Iran through what has been described as the nation's biggest crisis in its 47-year... [Continue Reading]
Trump Announces Creation of Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition at Shield of the Americas Summit in South Florida
In a significant escalation of U.S. policy towards drug trafficking, President Donald Trump has announced the creation of the Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition during the inaugural "Shield of the Americas" summit held at his golf club in South Florida. The gathering on Saturday brought together leaders from a dozen politically aligned nations, united by a common goal of combatting drug trafficking in the region. Trump emphasized the unacceptable threat that cartels pose to national security, insisting that military action is necessary to confront these criminal organizations. During his remarks, Trump made a stark declaration regarding the need for military intervention, stating,... [Continue Reading]
U.S. Justice Department intensifies efforts to charge high-ranking Cuban officials amid pressure from Trump administration
The U.S. Justice Department has begun to intensify its efforts to charge high-ranking officials within the Cuban government. This initiative comes amid increasing pressure from the Trump administration, which has escalated its rhetorical assaults on the leadership of Cuba. The announcement marks a significant development in U.S.-Cuban relations, indicating a more aggressive stance toward the island's authorities. According to recent reports, the Justice Department has formed a specialized working group dedicated to evaluating the potential for federal charges against individuals or entities linked to Cuba’s government. This group’s efforts appear to align with broader U.S. diplomatic strategies aimed at confronting... [Continue Reading]
Iran-backed militias increase attacks on US and Israel amid ongoing military offensive against Iran
As conflict continues to escalate, Iran-backed militias are intensifying their attacks against the United States, Israel, and their allies. This situation unfolds in the context of a joint military offensive launched by the United States and Israel against Iran, marking a significant uptick in both military activity and geopolitical tension in the region. Reports indicate that the war has now entered its second week, with the Iranian regime facing mounting pressure both from domestic and international fronts. Since the United States and Israel initiated their military operations targeting Iran's Islamic regime and the now deceased Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Republican Guard,... [Continue Reading]
At least 200 people dead in coltan mine collapse in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
At least 200 people have died following the catastrophic collapse of a coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The tragedy represents one of the deadliest mining accidents in the region, highlighting dangerous conditions associated with artisanal mining, where safety regulations are often neglected. Confirmed reports indicate that the incident occurred at a site commonly used by local miners, raising serious concerns about ongoing safety standards in small-scale mining operations. Witness accounts and preliminary investigations suggest that the mine's collapse occurred amid heavy rainfall, though specific meteorological data has not been reported. Eyewitnesses reported hearing loud noises as... [Continue Reading]
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age
Navigating the Perils of Information in a Global Age In today’s world, where information flows ceaselessly and unchecked, the stakes for migrants have never been higher. Critical thinking is not just a skill, it’s a lifeline. The ability to sift fact from fiction, especially in matters as consequential as migration, is essential for individuals, communities, and the institutions that serve them. The migration landscape is uniquely vulnerable to the hazards of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, collectively known as MDM. The consequences of inaccurate or misleading information can ripple far beyond the individual, affecting entire communities and the systems that govern... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Feb 2026 09:21
