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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

Israeli attack kills three in Lebanon's Aramoun Three people have been killed and a child injured in an Israeli attack on Aramoun, a town in the hills overlooking Beirut, according to Lebanon's National News Agency, citing an official statement. "Israeli enemy raids on Aramoun have resulted, in an initial and non-final toll, in the martyrdom of 3 citizens and the injury of a child," the Ministry of Public Health's Emergency Health Operations Centre said.

As the bombing continues across Iran, Lebanon and the Gulf states, a World Health Organisation chief tells chief international correspondent Bel Trew in Beirut how she fears the conflict could lead to chemical, nuclear or radiological war

US‑Israel‑Iran Latest News: Strait of Hormuz Open for India Flagged Vessels or Not? S Jaishankar & Araghchi Talks Amid Tension  The Sunday Guardian

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – The rapid expansion of BRICS has often been presented as a symbol of the emerging multipolar world order.

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

Iran Israel US War: Iran Proposes 3 Conditions to End War With US and Israel  The Logical Indian

Trump touts economic agenda on tour as Iran war stirs prices, GOP dissent  The Washington Post

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

Torn between hope and fear, a Tehran resident in her 30s agrees to share her thoughts with AFP about the ongoing war and daily life. We are withholding her identity for her protection. Here is an edited transcript of the conversation: - How is daily life in Tehran? - People left in waves, especially those who were next to targets.

India gets safe passage amid attack on tankers: Iran allows ships through Strait of Hormuz after Jaishankar speaks to counterpart  The Times of India

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.

Barred from building safe rooms and lacking public shelters, many are forced to rely on inadequate protection, a problem endemic to Arab communities that the state has failed to deal with for years The post With missiles flying again, most Negev Bedouin still exposed without any shelter appeared first on The Times of Israel.

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – The spokesman of Central Headquarters of Khatam al-Anbiya says that Iran will not allow one single liter of oil to reach the US and Zionists and their partners through the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil Tops $100 Again As Gulf Attacks Rattle Markets  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

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

Iran sets three conditions for ending war  The Hindu

Will Trump TACO on Iran? - The New York Times  The New York Times