UK Advises Against All Travel to Iraq Amid Rising Regional Conflict
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its guidance advising British citizens against all travel to Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. This move follows a surge in violence and a volatile security environment fueled by escalating regional conflicts. The advisory stresses that these conditions are unpredictable and may deteriorate further. British nationals in Iraq face limited access to consular support as a result of the unstable situation, which could complicate evacuation or assistance during an emergency. The travel advisory also warns that visitors who travel against recommendations risk invalidating their travel insurance. This guidance reflects growing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 14:03
Egypt and Saudi Arabia Call for Urgent De-escalation Amid Regional Tensions
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Saudi Arabia's Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call on March 12 addressing the urgent need to de-escalate rising tensions in the Middle East. Both agreed that regional and international collaboration is critical to prevent a broader conflict and the spread of chaos. They stressed that political dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable means to defuse the situation. Abdelatty warned that continued violence risks catastrophic repercussions affecting not only the region but global peace and security. The conversation reflected deep concerns over an expanding cycle of conflict that threatens the security apparatus... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 10:39
UAE Air Defenses Shoot Down 6 Ballistic Missiles, 7 Cruise Missiles and 39 Drones From Iran
On March 11, the United Arab Emirates successfully intercepted a large-scale aerial assault comprising six ballistic missiles, seven cruise missiles, and 39 drones launched from Iran. This marks another intense wave in Iran’s ongoing hostile campaign against UAE territory, further escalating tensions in the Gulf region. The Ministry of Defense reported that since the conflict began, UAE air defenses have neutralized a total of 268 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,514 unmanned aerial vehicles. These attacks have directly affected the civilian population, resulting in six fatalities including Emirati nationals and expatriate workers from Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Additionally, at... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 05:12
