Arab Parliament Backs UN Resolution Condemning Iranian Attacks on Gulf States and Jordan
The Arab Parliament has welcomed the UN Security Council's Resolution 2817, which categorically condemns Iranian attacks targeting Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and Jordan. These attacks, which have included strikes on civilian infrastructure and residential areas, are condemned as violations of international law and the UN Charter. The Arab Parliament’s president, Mohamed Al Yammahi, called these acts a direct threat to regional and international peace. The countries most affected by these attacks include members of the GCC and Jordan, whose sovereignty and security have come under repeated threat. The resolution and Arab Parliament’s statement highlight the growing tensions in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 13:57
How Iran's attacks on oil and energy sites in the Gulf aim to shape decision-making in Washington
Sparking turmoil in global energy markets and undermining Gulf countries’ reputations for economic stability is all part of the Iranian regime’s strategy, according to a Middle East analyst. Speaking to FRANCE 24, Paymon Azmoudeh, senior consultant in the risk and compliance practice at Forward Global, explains that Tehran hopes to pressure Washington to end the war. Iran, he says, is very aware of the political risks for Donald Trump if the global – and US – economy takes a hit, especially with mid-term elections later this year. “When you have Abbas Araghchi, for example, the foreign minister, going on Fox... [Continue Reading]
German President Condemns Iranian Aggression, Supports Qatar in Urgent Call
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call from German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who conveyed Germany’s strong condemnation of the severe Iranian aggression against Qatar. The German President acknowledged the threat to Qatar’s stability and reaffirmed German support amid mounting regional tensions. During the call, President Steinmeier praised Qatar for its efforts to protect German nationals residing in the country, highlighting Qatar’s commitment to ensuring their safety amid the crisis. Both leaders discussed the escalating situation in the Gulf and agreed on the necessity of reducing tensions through dialogue and diplomatic means. They underscored the importance of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 13:45
‘A massive headache’: Russians move to walkie-talkies as internet blackouts hit Moscow
Kremlin appearing to ramp up control over internet, as it tests new ‘whitelist’ restrictions and pushes people to state-owned appMuscovites have been turning to walkie-talkies and pagers amid unexplained disruptions to internet services in the capital, as the Kremlin appears to ramp up control over online activity in Russia.Users in central Moscow, as well as in St Petersburg, first reported difficulties accessing mobile internet about a week ago. Many said they were unable to load websites or apps, while some lost service altogether, leaving them unable to make phone calls. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Sly fox sneaks onto cargo ship in Southampton and arrives in New York
The animal that stowed away on the vessel is now in the care of the Bronx Zoo with veterinary staff. [Continue Reading]
Israeli Forces Maintain 13-Day Closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque Amid Rising Tensions
Israeli forces have extended the closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem for a continuous 13 days, denying Muslim worshippers access under the stated pretext of heightened security related to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The move follows a heavy deployment of Israeli troops surrounding the Old City, restricting entry to one of Islam’s holiest sites during the important Ramadan period. This closure has prevented key religious activities including Taraweeh prayers and Itikaf, affecting thousands of Palestinians and Muslims worldwide who regard the mosque as a vital spiritual center. The Jerusalem Governorate criticized extremist groups, describing their incitement against Al-Aqsa as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 13:42
Lebanon: Israeli strikes Beirut in new 'lage-scale' attack
#Israel launched a new 'large-scale attack' against #Hezbollah targets late on March 11, following rocket fire from the militant group. It struck #Beirut's southern suburbs as well as the capital's city centre, for the second time in a day and the third time since the start of the #war. [Continue Reading]
Children among victims in Pakistan’s shelling in Afghanistan: Taliban
Cross-border clashes between the two countries intensified on February 26, two days before US, Israel attacked Iran. [Continue Reading]
Cash-strapped celebrities deserve your donations too, says GoFundMe
There has been backlash to fundraisers for the families of Hollywood stars in recent weeks. [Continue Reading]
Thinking à la française: How French intellectuals shaped the world
Nerd Alert! This week we focus on France’s contribution to knowledge and ideas. If French philosopher René Descartes famously said, “I think, therefore I am,” then “we think, therefore we are” could be said of the French. Over the years, France has produced a wide array of world-leading thinkers at the forefront of dazzling theories about knowledge, liberty, justice, the human condition – and, of course, the meaning of life. But ask people to name a French intellectual today, and chances are they’ll mention someone long deceased: Camus, Sartre, de Beauvoir, Foucault… It begs the question: where are the intellectuals... [Continue Reading]
Naples museum to allow visually impaired visitors to experience art through touch
Sansevero Chapel Museum will host day of guided tours where visitors will be able to feel marble sculptures The Sansevero Chapel Museum in Naples will allow dozens of visually impaired visitors to take part in a rare tactile experience, letting them touch the celebrated works of art including the Veiled Christ, which is widely regarded as one of the most striking masterpieces in the history of sculpture.On 17 March, the museum will host an initiative called La meraviglia a portata di mano – Wonder within reach – organised in partnership with the Italian Union of the Blind and Visually Impaired... [Continue Reading]
China’s nuclear warhead storage a ‘highly concentrated risk’, US report says
Most of China’s nuclear warheads are located at a single facility in the country’s northwest and could be vulnerable during a conflict, according to a US think tank. In a report published this month, the US Air University’s China Aerospace Studies Institute detailed the warhead management and logistical structure of the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force. The report, based on open-source intelligence, said much of China’s nuclear stockpile was stored at a single, centralised facility known as... [Continue Reading]
Asylum appeal backlog doubles in a year, Home Office statistics show
More than 80,000 people waiting to be reassessed after rejection at end of 2025 – 91% more than a year beforeUK politics live – latest updatesThe backlog of people awaiting asylum appeals after having their initial application turned down has nearly doubled in a year, threatening to undermine a key pledge of Keir Starmer’s government.Home Office statistics released on Thursday show more than 80,000 cases were waiting to be reassessed at the end of 2025 – a 91% increase on a year before. The backlog significantly outnumbers the number of people waiting for their initial decision, which was 64,000 at... [Continue Reading]
Leo Varadkar awarded France's highest order of merit
Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been awarded France's highest order of merit for what French officials have described as his "transformative" impact on Ireland. [Continue Reading]
UK Condemns Russia’s Systematic Deportation of Ukrainian Children as Crime Against Humanity
At the 61st UN Human Rights Council session, the UK delivered a forceful denunciation of Russia’s treatment of Ukrainian children, citing a recent Commission of Inquiry report that describes widespread and systematic deportations as crimes against humanity. According to the UK’s Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders, these actions involve forcibly removing children from Ukrainian areas under Russian occupation and erasing their native language and culture. Children in these territories are subjected to indoctrination through replaced Russian curriculum and coerced into militarized youth organizations supporting Russia’s war efforts. This abuse not only threatens the immediate well-being and identity of thousands of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 13:18
Raw milk is more popular than ever, but this is why it’s banned in supermarkets
Raw milk influencers are under fire, too. [Continue Reading]
Remaining section of Glasgow fire building to be demolished
Glasgow City Council said the decision was made due to public safety concerns. [Continue Reading]
Al Jazeera reporter sees destruction in Tehran neighbourhood
Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi shows the aftermath of US-Israeli airstrikes on a residential neighbourhood in Iran. [Continue Reading]
Gerry Adams civil trial reveals claims of his leadership role in the IRA amid testimonies from victims of bomb attacks
The civil trial of former Northern Irish politician Gerry Adams has entered its fourth day, with significant revelations regarding his alleged leadership role in the Irish Republican Army (IRA). Testimony presented in the High Court in London has drawn attention to reports from intelligence agencies, which identify Adams as a senior figure on the IRA Army Council and label him as the "de facto leader of the IRA." This claim is part of a civil suit instituted by three victims of separate IRA bomb attacks occurring in 1973 and 1996, who contend that Adams was directly responsible for their suffering.... [Continue Reading]
British man charged in Dubai for alleged filming of Iranian missiles
Foreign Office officials are understood to be supporting his family. [Continue Reading]
Qatar and GCC Interior Ministers Vow Unified Security Response to Iranian Threats
In response to recent Iranian attacks targeting Qatar and other Gulf states, Qatar’s Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al-Thani received calls from GCC interior ministers aimed at strengthening regional security coordination. The ministers agreed on the importance of unifying efforts to confront any threats jeopardizing the stability of the Gulf. The phone discussions involved senior officials from the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Kuwait. They stressed the principle of Gulf security unity, highlighting the necessity of protecting the region from ongoing Iranian hostilities. This marks an intensified security dialogue amid rising tensions in the Gulf. These developments affect... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 13:12
EPA chief met with Bayer CEO over supreme court fight, agency records show
Top US regulators met with Bill Anderson to discuss ‘supreme court action’ over glyphosate weed killerTop US regulators met with Bill Anderson, Bayer’s CEO, last year to discuss “litigation” issues – including “supreme court action” over its glyphosate weed killer – just months before the Trump administration took a series of steps to boost Bayer’s case at the high court, internal government records show.The 17 June meeting, between officials at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Anderson and two other top Bayer executives, came as the Germany-based company was working to quash costly US litigation brought by tens of thousands of... [Continue Reading]
What we know about Iran and Hezbollah’s joint attacks on Israel
Iran has confirmed it has carried out coordinated attacks with Hezbollah against Israel. [Continue Reading]
Robot ‘arrested’ after elderly woman startled and sent to hospital in Macau
An elderly woman was taken to hospital in Macau after being “frightened” by a humanoid robot that abruptly appeared behind her before it was escorted away by police, prompting social media users to joke it had been “arrested”. According to authorities, the woman, who was on her phone at the time, was startled when she suddenly noticed the robot behind her near the Lok Yeung Fa Yuen residential complex in Patane last Thursday. Video circulating online shows the woman angrily confronting the robot... [Continue Reading]
Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland users experience security lapse exposing sensitive financial information
In a troubling incident early Thursday, customers of Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland experienced a significant security lapse, gaining unintended access to the financial information and transaction histories of other users. The alarming glitch, reported between 10 AM and 11 AM, allowed individuals to view sensitive details, including recent purchases and National Insurance numbers, affecting user confidence in these widely-utilised apps. The issue arose when users attempted to log in to their respective banking apps, leading to unexpected visibility of account details belonging to others. In some cases, individuals reported seeing the accounts of multiple users. One Bank... [Continue Reading]
Massive destruction after Israeli strikes in Beirut neighbourhood
Rubble from damaged buildings fills streets in southern Beirut after Israeli bombing. [Continue Reading]
Irish nominees ready for red carpet close-up at Oscars
As the countdown continues for Sunday night's Oscars, our woman in LA, RTÉ Arts and Media Correspondent Evelyn O'Rourke, talks to Irish dress designer Caterina Coyne about finding the right red carpet look [Continue Reading]
Ireland’s deputy PM warns of ‘near-existential moment’ for EU amid global turmoil
The European Union is facing an “almost existential moment” as it seeks to weather global turmoil. That is the warning from Ireland’s Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris. He says the current conflict in the Middle East serves as “a stark reminder of how Europe must become much more energy independent and much more economically resilient." [Continue Reading]
Iran conflict escalates, causing record oil production disruption and prices surge above $100 a barrel
The ongoing conflict in Iran has significantly escalated, resulting in the largest disruption of oil production ever recorded, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). As Iranian forces ramp up their attacks on key infrastructure and energy transport networks across the Gulf, oil prices have surged back above $100 a barrel, igniting fears of a severe global economic crisis due to escalating tensions in the region. This crisis marks a pivotal point in the conflict, which has seen Iran targeting commercial shipping as well as civilian facilities. On Wednesday, reports highlighted Iran's tactical shifts, with strikes on commercial vessels and... [Continue Reading]
China codifies ethnic assimilation with new ‘unity’ law as it counters the West
China has passed a new law on ethnic unity, creating a legal framework that analysts say is designed to counter Western ideological influence and provide a statutory mandate for assimilating the country’s minority groups. The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress was formally endorsed by the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature, at the end of the annual “two sessions” on Thursday. The law was adopted by a near-unanimous vote of 2,756 in favour, with just three against... [Continue Reading]
Qatar Receives Global Support Following Iranian Attack
Qatar’s Interior Minister and head of the Internal Security Force, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al-Thani, has received numerous messages of support from allied countries following a recent attack on Qatar attributed to Iran. Officials from Pakistan, France, and other nations expressed solidarity, denouncing the assault as a threat to regional stability. The targeted attack has heightened concerns over security in the Gulf, prompting calls for increased intelligence sharing and joint measures to counteract similar threats. Qatar’s security apparatus and its allies are now focused on preventing further escalations that could destabilize the already volatile region. This show of international solidarity... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 13:00
UK government axes flagship global health project
Programme which supports schemes in six African countries was previously hailed as vital protection for Britain against future pandemicsA flagship health project in Africa, which UK ministers said would play a vital role in protecting Britain from future pandemic threats, is being axed due to aid cuts, the Guardian can reveal.The Global Health Workforce Programme (GHWP) which supported development and training for healthcare staff in six African countries, will close at the end of the month, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Strictly star Amber Davies takes break from Legally Blonde musical
The actress says trying to recover from an illness while performing "is getting me and my health NOWHERE". [Continue Reading]
How much of the Gulf’s water comes from desalination plants?
Gulf states produce 40 percent of the world’s total desalinated water through more than 400 plants. [Continue Reading]
Sussex therapist who claimed he could heal trauma with sex jailed for 11 years
Exclusive: Judge describes Gerald Peck, who was banned from practising in the 1980s, as ‘a charlatan and a fraud’A therapist who claimed he could heal birth trauma through sexual touching and oral sex has been sentenced to 11 years in prison.Gerald Peck, who has live profiles promoting his work as a bodywork psychotherapist, was convicted of five sexual offences on 2 February, after being charged in October 2024. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
New Zealand PM Condemns Iranian Aggression Against Qatar in Call with Amir
In a recent phone call, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon expressed strong condemnation of Iran’s continuing aggressive actions toward Qatar and the broader Gulf region. He praised the leadership of Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani for successfully managing the crisis and safeguarding the safety of diverse residents on Qatari soil, including New Zealand nationals. Luxon’s remarks reflect rising global unease about Iran’s destabilizing activities in the Middle East. The call illustrates the solid diplomatic relationship between New Zealand and Qatar, with both leaders emphasizing the urgency of halting Iranian provocations. This dialogue comes amid a background of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 12:57
‘She didn’t want me to hug her’: carer of enslaved woman describes her recovery
Foster carer dismayed at time it took to help woman, who is having therapy, attending college and growing her hairWhen she finally arrived in a safe place after suffering a quarter of a century of mental and physical torment, she was frail and timid. She could not bear to be hugged, and craved hot showers, getting up at 3am to try to get clean.The foster carer who took in the woman who had been held and forced to work in “Dickensian conditions” in a house in an English market town said the victim remained terrified of her abuser, Amanda Wixon,... [Continue Reading]
Woman kept in ‘Dickensian’ servitude for 25 years speaks out as abuser jailed
Amanda Wixon, 56, sentenced to 13 years for keeping victim imprisoned at home in Gloucestershire since 1990s‘She didn’t want me to hug her’: carer of enslaved woman describes her recoveryA woman imprisoned and forced to work for a mother of 10 for more than a quarter of a century in “Dickensian” conditions has said nothing can give her back her lost years as her abuser was sentenced to 13 years.The woman, who was held by Amanda Wixon in Tewkesbury, said: “For 25 years I lived in fear, control and abuse. I was treated as though my life, my freedom and... [Continue Reading]
Israel’s 90 nuclear warheads make any strike on Iran ‘really dangerous’: expert
The hostilities in the Middle East have renewed concerns about Israel’s widely known but officially unacknowledged nuclear arsenal, with an expert warning of catastrophic consequences if the weapons were used in the armed conflict. According to Alicia Sanders-Zakre, head of policy at the Geneva-based International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), it is “widely acknowledged among experts that Israel is a nuclear-armed country, but this has never been formally acknowledged by Israel or... [Continue Reading]
Oil tankers burn as Iranian strikes defy Trump's claim to have won the war
Iranian attacks on Gulf shipping, including two tankers set ablaze in Iraqi waters, have disrupted global oil supplies and sent prices soaring above $100 a barrel, despite President Trump’s claims that the US has “won” the war. [Continue Reading]
‘Why do I deserve this?’ Fans flock to support Adam Thomas after emotional post
‘I doubt myself so much and over-procrastinate.' [Continue Reading]
Bird flu outbreak confirmed near Omagh, Co Tyrone
Northern Ireland's chief vet today confirmed that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 has been found at a commercial poultry premises near Omagh. [Continue Reading]
'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war
Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos. [Continue Reading]
Russia-linked hackers target messaging apps of European officials, intelligence agencies warn
Portugal and Dutch agencies warn of a state-backed cyber campaign infiltrating WhatsApp and Signal of officials and journalists via AI-powered phishing. [Continue Reading]
Adams was 'de facto leader of the IRA', court hears
A former RUC Special Branch officer has told the civil trial of Gerry Adams in London that intelligence reports stated that he "was a senior member of the IRA Army Council and the de facto leader of the IRA." [Continue Reading]
Iran War Causing Largest Ever Oil Disruption, I.E.A. Says
Conflict is forcing producers to slash production and close ports as Iran steps up attacks on energy infrastructure. [Continue Reading]
Lebanon's displaced face soaring rent, tepid state response and fears of all-out war
Hundreds of thousands flee southern Lebanon after Hezbollah fires on Haifa, facing chaotic evacuations, profiteering landlords and limited state aid. [Continue Reading]
Video shows moment ship struck off Iraq
Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard claimed it had attacked a vessel off Iraq, releasing a video that purports to show the moment the ship was attacked. The footage claims to show explosions striking the Safesea Vishnu, a ship flagged in the Marshall Islands, overnight. [Continue Reading]
