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Ahead of HIAS's annual 'Refugee Shabbat,' Jewish clergy from 45 states invoke biblical commandments, say 'tradition is clear' in support of refugees, immigrants, and asylum seekers The post ‘Do not oppress the stranger’: 1,000-plus US rabbis sign letter backing immigrant rights appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Tehran fires missiles at Israel and cargo ships in Hormuz  Euronews.com

South Korean lawmakers have passed a law to implement a pledge of $350 billion in U.S. investments Seoul made last year to avoid the Trump administration’s highest tariffs

Italian base in Iraqi Kurdistan hit by missile, defence ministry says An Italian military base in Iraqi Kurdistan was struck by a missile overnight though no injuries were reported, the Italian defence ministry said on Thursday. "A missile hit our base in Erbil. There are no casualties or injuries among the Italian personnel. They are all fine," the ministry said on X shortly after midnight on Thursday. Defence minister Guido Crosetto has been in constant contact with senior military commanders over the incident, the ministry added. Foreign minister Antonio Tajani said in a separate message on X that Italian military personnel had taken shelter in a bunker and all were "well and safe". Italy has around 300 troops in Erbil, working on training Kurdish security forces, the defence ministry said on its website. "Un missile ha colpito la nostra base di @GuidoCrosetto pic.twitter.com/MzLpkSlu8D March 11, 2026

Bahrain reports an attack on fuel tanks as Saudi Arabia shoots down drones headed towards an oilfield.

Asean countries set to hold special meeting over Middle East situation Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will hold a special meeting on Friday to discuss the situation in the Middle East, a Philippine foreign ministry official said on Thursday.

Smoke plumes rising nearby Bahrain Airport Reuters reported plumes of smoke rising from the vicinity of Bahrain Airport. Situation in the area remains unclear.

Report Claims India-Flagged Tankers Pass Through Hormuz, Iran Reacts  NDTV

Iran to allow India-flagged tankers pass through Strait of Hormuz, Indian source says Iran will allow India-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil trade, an Indian source said on Thursday. An Iranian source denied allowing the tankers to pass through. This handout photo taken on 11 March, 2026 and released by the Royal Thai Navy shows smoke rising from the Thai bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree' near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack. (AFP / Royal Thai Navy)

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Russia's Dmitriev says he discussed global energy crisis with US counterparts Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev said on Thursday he had discussed the current energy crisis with his US counterparts as part of a meeting of the US-Russia working group on economy that took place in Florida. "Today, many countries, primarily the United States, are beginning to better understand the key, systemic role of Russian oil and gas in ensuring the stability of the global economy, as well as the inefficiency and destructive nature of sanctions against Russia," Dmitriev said in remarks posted on his Telegram channel.

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Iran war risks higher household inflation expectations  Financial Times

Iran's new supreme leader ordered the vital Strait of Hormuz oil shipping lane to remain closed on Thursday, while US President Donald Trump said stopping the Islamic republic's "evil empire" was more important than crude prices. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who was reportedly injured in an air strike, has yet to appear publicly since his nomination last Sunday as supreme leader, and his defiant message was read by a newscaster on state television.

Donald Trump claims US has 'won' war with Iran but needs to 'finish the job'

Iran has set ablaze two tankers in Iraqi waters as it increased attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East Iran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport across the Gulf How have you been affected by the latest Middle East events? The Australian government has announced a temporary downgrade in the country’s fuel quality standards, a move designed to put an extra 100m litres a month into the system. Federal energy minister Chris Bowen told parliament that in order to assist with putting downward pressure on prices, the government would allow a 60-day change to allow higher sulfur levels in fuel. While Australian fuel consumption has not changed, this will help relieve pressure on distribution chains disrupted by elevated demand. The government has been unequivocal – this additional supply must help the people who need it, including farmers, fishers and regional communities. Continue reading...

JAKARTA, March 12 (Reuters) - Indonesia and Australia are planning to expand their security cooperation to include Japan and Papua New Guinea, Jakarta's Defence Minister said on Thursday after a meeting with his Australian counterpart.

An Israeli strike on central Beirut's seafront killed eight people on Thursday, Lebanon's health ministry said, as Israel threatened to expand operations and seize territory if Hezbollah does not stop its attacks. After Hezbollah announced a new operation against Israel on Wednesday night, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the following day he ordered troops to "prepare for expanding" attacks in Lebanon.