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- Roosters NRL player involved in e-bike accident ahead of Rabbitohs clash by Just In on March 12, 2026 at 6:23 am
Sydney Roosters centre Billy Smith is in doubt for Friday night's match against the Rabbitohs after he was involved in an e-bike accident.
- Cruise ship had 'small margin for error' in poor light, report says by Conor Byrne (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 6:21 am
An early safety report into the grounding of a luxury Australian cruise ship says it will investigate why the ship was steaming so fast and turning too wide in confined waters when it swerved off course into a reef.
- ‘Life covered in soot’: Gas shortage forces Gaza families to cook over wood by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 6:09 am
Cooking gas shortages in Gaza force families to burn wood and plastic, exposing mothers and children to dangerous smoke.
- Students among 17 dead in RSF drone attack in Sudan’s White Nile State by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 6:04 am
Sudanese Doctors Network says 'horrific crime represents a continuation of the violations committed by the RSF.'
- Disaster payments have been expanded in the NT. Here's what you need to know by Just In on March 12, 2026 at 6:02 am
Residents in more flood-affected communities across the Top End are now eligible for hardship payments, with disaster assistance also extended further in the Barkly and central Australia.
- Renewed search locates no new evidence in Gus Lamont case by Just In on March 12, 2026 at 5:48 am
South Australian police have concluded their latest search for evidence following the disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont, but have not ruled out returning to the remote station where he lived.
- Billionaire accused of 'arrogance' as hundreds of mine workers laid off by Kelly Fuller (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 5:46 am
Up to 238 workers at Tahmoor Colliery in south-west Sydney are being made redundant as liquidators attempt to sell the coal mine, following months of financial turmoil under Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance.
- Major Tasmanian food company goes into voluntary administration by Bec Pridham, Laurissa Smith, and Tony Briscoe (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 5:40 am
An oversupply of chicken meat has been blamed for the collapse of Tasmanian agrifood business TasFoods.
- Djokovic makes early Indian Wells exit after upset loss by Just In on March 12, 2026 at 5:36 am
World number three Novak Djokovic falls to defending champion Jack Draper in a pulsating fourth-round match at the prestigious Indian Wells tournament.
- What you need to know about Queanbeyan's six-month main street shutdown by Tahlia Roy and Ruby Thomas (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 5:22 am
Council has chosen to shut both lanes at once to have it completed sooner, but some don't trust the timeline.
- Albanese government avoids the 'w' word by Courtney Gould (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 5:18 am
This week in Canberra the Nationals chose a new leader, the energy minister chose his words carefully and the government chose to avoid one word altogether.
- Wife of Australian footballer accused of child sex abuse testifies in his defence by David Weber (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 5:09 am
The wife of Barry Cable, the former footballer on trial for allegedly sexually abusing a child in the early stages of his illustrious career, testifies in defence of her famous husband.
- China’s key NPC meeting comes to a close as lower growth target set by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 4:50 am
The National People's Congress signals firm stance against corruption as China's 15th five-year plan is approved.
- There is only one person’ who can decide to end the war on Iran by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 4:35 am
Israeli journalist and writer, Gideon Levy, says the decision to end the Iran war rests only with US President Trump.
- Why historic release of oil reserves may do little to tame surging prices by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 4:32 am
Oil prices continue to soar despite the International Energy Agency's plans to release 400m barrels into the market.
- Flood victims forced to line up for hours for disaster relief payments by Olivana Lathouris (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 4:32 am
Katherine region residents displaced from their homes by the recent flood emergency have been forced to wait in line for hours to access disaster relief payments.
- Police accused of overreach after 'From the river to the sea' arrests by Lottie Twyford (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 4:14 am
The pro-Palestinian group that organised the Brisbane protest says police were "everywhere" and "ready to make arrests" over use of the banned phrase.
- Wests Tigers desperate to keep Jonah Lomu-like teen star by Just In on March 12, 2026 at 4:09 am
Heamasi Makasini has shown off his talent in both rugby codes, but Wests Tigers are hopeful they will keep the 18-year-old at the club once his contract expires.
- Fuel quality rules relaxed to rush 100 million litres into Australia's supply by Jake Evans (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 4:07 am
Australia will bring in 100 million more litres of petrol by allowing a higher level of sulfur content in its fuel for the next 60 days, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says, as the country reckons with petrol flows choked by the Middle East war.
- Motorists urged to stop panicking and hoarding fuel as oil price surges by David Taylor and Jasper Wells (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 4:06 am
The oil price has surged again amid Iranian strikes on oil tankers and the fear there could be more attacks to come.
- SA Liberal candidate no longer running for party after podcast comments by Evelyn Leckie (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 3:59 am
SA Liberal Leader Ashton Hurn says one of her candidates for the upcoming state election is no longer running for the party after comments he made on Islam, feminism, same-sex marriage and "the trans agenda" came to light from an American podcast.
- Six vessels attacked amid reports of Iranian drone boats, sea mines by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 3:45 am
Iraq reportedly suspends oil terminal operations after two tankers hit by explosive-laden boats in Iraqi waters.
- How is feminism being used to justify war in Iran? by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 3:43 am
Some supporters of the US-Israeli war on Iran are using the treatment of women in the country as a justification.
- Fears Easter travellers will hit the brakes as fuel prices climb by Lily Kristanto, Jack Colantuono, and Grace Marshall (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 3:39 am
Many Australian families are adjusting their Easter travel plans as eye-watering fuel prices continue to rise.
- Fire erupts at Gaza camp after Israeli attack hits tents by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 3:25 am
Fire broke out at tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza’s Al-Ansar refugee camp after an Israeli strike.
- Darwin's boil water alert lifted after testing shows water is free of E.coli by Grace Atta (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 3:23 am
The boil water alert for Darwin has been lifted after testing confirmed the region's water was free of E.coli and other harmful bacteria.
- Fuel tank fire rages in Bahrain after Iranian attack by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 3:15 am
Bahrain's interior ministry released footage of a massive blaze at a fuel storage facility following an Iranian attack.
- Sophie Ellis-Bextor is embracing middle age on the dance floor by Al Newstead (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 3:00 am
Megahits like Murder on the Dancefloor and Groovejet made her a household name but Sophie Ellis-Bextor is so much more.
- UN Security Council adopts resolution condemning Iran’s attacks in the Gulf by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 2:44 am
UN Security Council draft resolution demanding Iran end its attacks on Gulf nations was cosponsored by 135 countries.
- Youth worker honoured for child protection work charged with raping teenage boy by Gian De Poloni (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 2:29 am
A West Australian man honoured with a prestigious award for excellence in child protection has been charged with raping a teenage boy.
- Who bombed the Iranian girls’ school, killing more than 170? What we know by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 2:21 am
The attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School quickly became a focal point of concern over civilian casualties.
- Britain and the US had a special bond. This war might have changed that by Mazoe Ford (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 2:14 am
Many nations, including Australia, claim to have a special relationship with the United States. Britain, and some in Europe, are finding out that's no longer the case.
- Grace Tame says her speaking events have stopped over 'smear campaign' by Adam Holmes (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 2:08 am
Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame says a conference in Hobart will be her last speaking engagement for the year, at this stage.
- We asked, you told: Dog ownership dos and don'ts by Yasmin Jeffery (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 2:02 am
Here's how you can become a more responsible dog owner — according to your fellow readers.
- Deeper oil crisis could add full percentage point to inflation, Treasury warns by Tom Crowley and Isobel Roe (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 1:58 am
Treasury has advised the government that if the oil price averages $US100 per barrel for three months, there would be a temporary 0.5 percentage point spike to headline inflation.
- Israeli strike hits Beirut waterfront near tents of displaced by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 1:53 am
At least six people are dead from an Israeli strike on Beirut’s Ramlet al-Baida seafront.
- Atlassian cuts hundreds of Australian jobs as AI slashes labour needs by Tony Ibrahim (Just In) on March 12, 2026 at 1:50 am
Atlassian's Australian workforce will account for 30 per cent of the tech giant's global job cuts, with the freed-up funds to be invested in AI and enterprise sales.
- Man arrested after Hong Kong bridge crash injures 10, disrupts airport-bound traffic by Ambrose Li (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 12, 2026 at 1:39 am
A man has been arrested after a collision involving more than 10 cars on a major bridge injured 10 people and resulted in the closure of most lanes leading to the Hong Kong airport. Police said they received a report about the crash on Tsing Ma Bridge at 8.31am on Thursday, adding that the 10 people were sent to the North Lantau Hospital with mild injuries. The force later arrested the man for driving while disqualified. Photographs from the scene show at least one vehicle flipped onto its...
- Iran’s authorities warn against protests as Israel threatens Basij forces by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 1:35 am
Police chief says protesters seen as acting at the behest of the US and Israel will be treated as enemies.
- Graham A. Harris, a giant of the Hong Kong Bar by Jose-Antonio Maurellet (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 12, 2026 at 1:30 am
The Hong Kong Bar Association was founded in 1949. To properly recognise barristers who have made a lasting and very significant contribution, members are able to nominate such giants for Life Membership. It is bestowed on those who “have rendered outstanding service to the Bar … or to the administration of justice in Hong Kong”. Over the years, only a handful of our members have been elected as Life Members. Nominees must be proposed by 20 members, including no fewer than 10 senior counsel, and...
- Qatar PM urges resilience and unity amid Iran strikes by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 12:35 am
Qatar’s Prime Minister calls for strengthening the country’s ability to withstand “hardship” amid regional war.
- How will Hong Kong follow mainland China’s ethnic unity promotion law? by Edith Lin,Matthew Cheng (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 12, 2026 at 12:30 am
Hong Kong should step up education on Chinese history and culture while highlighting security threats to cultivate public awareness about the need to defend the country, experts have said, as the nation’s legislature is set to pass a law promoting ethnic unity. The expert’s comments came ahead of the closing session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) on Thursday, which is due to pass the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress. The law aims to forge a strong “sense of community for...
- Eight Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 12:04 am
For the past 12 days, Israel has closed Al-Aqsa Mosque and restricted movement in the Old City of Jerusalem.
- Iran war live: Iraq shuts down oil port operations; Israel bombs Beirut by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 12, 2026 at 12:00 am
Iran demands recognition of its rights, war reparations and guarantees against future aggression to end the war.
- ‘Proud as a Qatari’: Country’s PM salutes resilience amid Iranian attacks by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 11, 2026 at 11:56 pm
The country's prime minister urges resilience, says government committed to ensuring people's lives are not disrupted.
- Chinese firms with success in go-global efforts poised to reap profit rewards by Zhang Shidong (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 11, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Overseas expansion and a commodity boom have put Chinese companies trading on the mainland in a position to beat their offshore-listed peers in earnings, cementing the outperformance of yuan-denominated stocks since the outbreak of Middle East hostility. The 300 largest mainland-traded companies may post average 2025 profit growth of 6.3 per cent during the coming earnings season, while the growth rate for the firms in the Hong Kong exchange’s benchmark Hang Seng Index would be a mere 2 per...
- Massive fires on two oil tankers after attack in Iraqi waters by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 11, 2026 at 11:19 pm
Two foreign tankers were seen ablaze in Iraqi territorial waters after a strike near the al-Faw port.
- New files show British PM warned of ‘reputational risks’ with Mandelson by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 11, 2026 at 11:14 pm
More than 100 pages of documents were published which covered the process of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US envoy.
- Trump: ‘I don’t know’ about report US at fault in school strike by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 11, 2026 at 10:38 pm
Donald Trump denied knowledge of a military investigation finding the US responsible for the Minab girls' school strike.
- South Africa summons new US ambassador over ‘undiplomatic remarks’ by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 11, 2026 at 10:33 pm
US President Trump has claimed South Africa is engaged in a campaign of white persecution, which Pretoria denies.
- Iran-linked hackers hit medical giant Stryker in retaliatory cyberattack by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 11, 2026 at 10:32 pm
Group claims to have seized 50 terabytes of data in response to deadly US-Israeli strikes on Iranian school.
- Valverde hat-trick gives Real Madrid 3-0 Champions League win over Man City by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 11, 2026 at 10:16 pm
City will face huge task in next week's second leg after Valverde inspires Madrid to a 3-0 rout at the Bernabeu.
- How Trump has addressed the deadly Iran school bombing by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 11, 2026 at 9:55 pm
The US president denies knowledge of findings that the US military was behind the deadly strike amid calls for a probe.
- UN Security Council adopts Gulf countries’ draft resolution by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 11, 2026 at 9:11 pm
The UN Security Council has passed a resolution put forward by GCC members calling on Iran to halt attacks on the Gulf.
- UK Gov’t launches Digital ID “consultation” by Kit Knightly (OffGuardian) on March 11, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Yesterday, Keir Starmer’s Government officially launched their “consultation” on Digital ID. The language in the press release is hilariously partisan… Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID The government wants to know if you’re in favour Digital ID making public services quicker easer and more …
- Jockey Club serves as Official Community Partner of “M” Mark golf tournament for the first time by Advertising partner (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 11, 2026 at 4:00 pm
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Hong Kong Jockey Club extends its warmest congratulations on the successful conclusion of this year’s LIV Golf Hong Kong on 8 March at the Hong Kong Golf Club (HKGC) Fanling Golf Course. HKSAR Government Financial Secretary Paul Chan, HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law, Club Executive Director of Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam and other guests attended the tournament, witnessing the...
- Taiwan’s Mayday invites fans angered by axed Hong Kong show to free rehearsal by Danny Mok (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 11, 2026 at 2:52 pm
Taiwanese rock band Mayday has sought to calm fans angered by the abrupt cancellation of one of its concerts planned for Hong Kong by inviting them to a free rehearsal, as complaints over the scrapped show soared to more than 100. The city’s customs chief also weighed in on Wednesday, warning that enforcement action would be taken if any laws were breached. The Consumer Council said that as of 5pm, it had received 111 complaints about the cancelled show – 42 from local consumers and 69 from fans...
- Hong Kong university president vows to boost humanities amid AI push elsewhere by William Yiu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 11, 2026 at 2:42 pm
The head of Hong Kong’s oldest university has vowed to inject more resources into humanities programmes, praising them as a source of creativity and imagination, even as some institutions outside the city cut courses amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Professor Xiang Zhang, president of the University of Hong Kong (HKU), made the pledge on Wednesday as the head of the institution’s medical faculty revealed the school would ditch its target for 75 per cent of its intake to be...
- Late superstar Leslie Cheung to add magic to Hong Kong’s Pop Culture Festival by Ambrose Li (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 11, 2026 at 1:03 pm
A newly restored 4K film featuring the late Hong Kong superstar Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing will be part of this year’s Pop Culture Festival, but the government expects a 25 per cent drop in attendance over last year due to a shorter programme. Pat Wong Kit-yi, a chief manager at the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, said on Wednesday the festival welcomed 800,000 visitors in 2025, but this year 600,000 were expected to attend. “We’ve condensed the festival by a month, lasting from April to...
- Hong Kong to expand scheme cutting stroke patient transfer time by 80 minutes by Leopold Chen (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 11, 2026 at 1:01 pm
Hong Kong authorities plan to expand a pilot programme to cut the transfer time by 80 minutes for patients suffering from serious strokes to public hospitals equipped with relevant surgical facilities. The Hospital Authority said on Wednesday that the diversion programme, which was launched in December and is currently only available in the New Territories, would be gradually expanded to the whole city after sufficient data had been collected. Before the pilot scheme’s launch, ambulances would...
- Only 1 Hong Kong landlord seeks subdivided flat approval as new law takes effect by Vivian Au (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 11, 2026 at 12:22 pm
Only one landlord in Hong Kong has sought certification approval for subdivided flats since a new law on minimum housing standards took effect about two weeks ago, while applications for a grace period have been submitted for more than 1,100 homes, according to authorities. The Basic Housing Units Ordinance, which took effect on March 1, stipulates that only subdivided homes that meet minimum standards and are certified by building professionals can be legally leased. Non-compliant landlords...
- CATL profit jump fuels Hong Kong battery stocks amid global energy storage boom by Cao Li (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
Betting on rising global demand for energy storage, shares of Chinese lithium battery makers continued to rally on Wednesday, led by Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), which reported stronger-than-expected growth driven in part by its expansion into new energy storage markets. CATL shares surged more than 10 per cent to HK$608 during morning trading hours in Hong Kong on Wednesday – the highest level in five months – before closing 9 per cent higher at HK$599.50. That followed another 9...
- Suspected wartime grenade found in Hong Kong residential area by Oscar Liu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 11, 2026 at 8:35 am
Hong Kong police and a bomb disposal unit were deployed to a residential area in Happy Valley on Wednesday afternoon after a driver spotted a suspected wartime grenade lodged on a hillside. Police received a report at about 1.40pm from a driver passing the Villa Monte Rosa housing estate on Stubbs Road. The device, described as being roughly the size of a lemon, was found on a slope near the luxury residential complex. Officers from the explosive ordnance disposal bureau were called to the scene...
- Former Hong Kong councillor jailed for laundering HK$590,000 in phone scam proceeds by Brian Wong (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 11, 2026 at 8:01 am
A former Hong Kong opposition district councillor has been jailed for three years and nine months for handling HK$590,000 (US$75,409) in telephone scam proceeds on behalf of a fraud syndicate, saying he wanted to earn quick cash to repay his gambling debts and cover his father’s medical expenses. Sheep Wong Chun-yeung, 31, had initially insisted that he was secretly gathering evidence against what he believed to be a triad-run debt collection ring when he received money from six elderly victims...
- Mother in Hong Kong held after unattended son throws items from flat, damaging car by Edith Lin (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 11, 2026 at 6:27 am
A woman in Hong Kong has been arrested on suspicion of neglect after allegedly leaving her four-year-old son home alone, during which time he threw objects from a window, damaging a parked car below. Police said on Wednesday that they received a report in the early hours concerning a boy suspected of throwing plastic bottles and other items from a residential flat on Tai Nan Street in Sham Shui Po. A video widely shared online shows an object being thrown from the building’s fifth floor, hitting...
- Cathay posts 9.5% rise in profit to HK$10.82 billion but warns of fuel surcharges by Lam Ka-sing (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 11, 2026 at 4:45 am
Cathay Pacific Airways’ net profit climbed by 9.5 per cent to HK$10.82 billion (US$1.39 billion) in 2025, driven by increased capacity and robust cargo demand, but the Hong Kong flag carrier has warned of higher fuel surcharges due to conflict in the Middle East, ongoing supply chain disruptions and inflated costs. Cathay Group chairman Patrick Healy said on Wednesday that the results marked the airline’s third consecutive year of profits. But he cautioned that global geopolitical tensions were...
- Hong Kong customs seizes more fuel-smuggling vehicles as Iran war lifts prices by Harvey Kong,Theodora Yu,Oscar Liu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 11, 2026 at 3:28 am
Hong Kong customs officers have intercepted more cross-border vehicles suspected of smuggling petrol into the city as fuel prices surge amid the war in the Middle East. Commissioner of Customs and Excise Chan Tsz-tat said some vehicles had even increased the capacity of their fuel tanks to carry more petrol for supplying illegal filling stations. “In the past few weeks, we have uncovered many such cases including private cars that had enlarged their fuel tank capacity and made other...
- Hong Kong stocks slip, led by tech firms, after Beijing repeats OpenClaw warning by Cao Li (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 11, 2026 at 2:10 am
Hong Kong stocks fell on Wednesday as tech firms slid after Chinese authorities moved to curb the OpenClaw frenzy. The Hang Seng Index edged down 0.2 per cent to close at 25,898.76 after gaining as much as 0.7 per cent in the morning session. The Hang Seng Tech Index fell 0.1 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index added 0.6 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.3 per cent. On Tuesday, China’s cybersecurity emergency response system warned of security and data risks tied to...
- Hong Kong tycoon urges prudent approach to development amid global uncertainty by Matthew Cheng (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 11, 2026 at 1:30 am
A Hong Kong property tycoon has called for a more prudent approach to the city’s development rather than accelerating projects amid global uncertainties, saying the industry’s willingness to invest in the Northern Metropolis hinges on the health of the market. Far East Consortium chairman David Chiu Tat-cheong also described the megaproject’s new land disposal approach – which requires winning bidders to handle multiple developments on a large plot – as good intentions with unintended negative...
- The doctorate for leaders who want depth by Advertising partner (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 10, 2026 at 4:00 pm
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Professor Muammer Ozer, Director of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme at the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)’s College of Business, looks at what AI does to learning and reaches an unfashionable conclusion. Information is no longer scarce, he says, but judgement still is. A doctorate, in his view, is earned where work cannot be “cut and pasted”, where an answer has to be able to address a...
- Councillors oppose ferry fare rises for Hong Kong’s outlying island routes by Edith Lin (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 10, 2026 at 2:07 pm
District councillors representing Hong Kong’s outlying islands have opposed a plan to raise selected ferry fares by up to 12.8 per cent, arguing that it will discourage the elderly from travelling and harm the local economy. Members of Islands District Council on Tuesday all raised concerns that another fare increase could be sought in response to soaring fuel prices. The remarks were made as the Transport Department briefed council members on the fare adjustment proposal for six key ferry...
- Sour note for fans after Taiwanese rock band Mayday switches Hong Kong date by Wynna Wong (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 10, 2026 at 1:15 pm
Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has received dozens of complaints after Taiwanese rock band Mayday cancelled one of its coming concerts at Kai Tak Sports Park and replaced it with a new date later in the week, sparking frustration among fans – particularly those travelling from mainland China and overseas. The Consumer Council said that as of 1pm on Tuesday, it had received 24 complaints about the cancelled show – eight from local consumers and 16 from fans outside the city. The watchdog said the...
- Tai Po fire: Hong Kong Red Cross raises HK$530 million for affected residents by Emily Hung (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 10, 2026 at 1:10 pm
The Hong Kong Red Cross has raised HK$530 million (US$67.8 million) to provide emergency and long-term support to residents affected by the deadly Tai Po fire, with the NGO expecting all its relief and recovery efforts to be finished in five years. More than three months on from the Wang Fuk Court blaze that killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000, the group said on Thursday that it had ended its donation drive. It also pledged to spend no more than 5 per cent of the funds on administrative...
- Hong Kong marine insurers gain edge over London with cheaper war-risk cover for Chinese ships by Enoch Yiu (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 10, 2026 at 10:32 am
Hong Kong is set to challenge London’s dominance in marine insurance as Middle East tensions highlight the city’s ability to provide war-risk cover for Chinese ships at a lower cost. Insurance Authority chairman Stephen Yiu Kin-wah on Tuesday said the authority had supported insurers in launching a special war-risk insurance pool last November, which now covered 10 mainland Chinese ships sailing in the Gulf. The pool, backed by five Hong Kong insurers, offers up to US$130 million in compensation...
- 11 domestic helpers among 20 arrested in Hong Kong crackdown on illegal labour by Fiona Sun (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 10, 2026 at 10:13 am
Hong Kong authorities have arrested 20 people, including domestic helpers suspected of unlawfully providing services such as massages and manicures, in a crackdown on illegal labour. The Immigration Department said that it conducted a three-day operation across the city between Sunday and Tuesday, searching 19 target locations, including restaurants, care homes, hotels, commercial and industrial buildings and public places. Officers arrested 20 people, including 14 suspected illegal workers or...
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- World Baseball Classic: USA-Mexico Game Brings In History-Making Ratings For Fox by Andrew Powell (The Daily Caller) on March 12, 2026 at 6:55 am
Wow! Monster ratings for Fox
- MICHAEL CHAMBERLAIN: Threats Of ‘Accountability Agenda’ From Obama/Biden Insider Are High Comedy by Michael Chamberlain (The Daily Caller) on March 12, 2026 at 5:43 am
they’re coming
- Winter Makes Return As Storm To Unleash Hurricane-Force Winds, Blizzard Conditions In Northern Tier by Andrew Powell (The Daily Caller) on March 12, 2026 at 4:07 am
The clipper will come after a round of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across the Central and Eastern states
- 'He's a Bald-Headed Child': Marlow Roasts Mark Kelly for Iran War Lies by Breitbart TV (Breitbart News) on March 12, 2026 at 4:01 am
Wednesday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about Iran. Marlow said, “You run to Lawrence O’Donnell who’s a TV writer who does punditry on something called MS NOW and you just crap upon him. That’s The post ‘He’s a Bald-Headed Child’: Marlow Roasts Mark Kelly for Iran War Lies appeared first on Breitbart.
- Schumer Takes Stand for 'Tens of Billions' of Illegal Aliens ICE Could Remove from Voter Rolls by Breitbart TV (Breitbart News) on March 12, 2026 at 4:01 am
Wednesday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about voting. Marlow said, “The thought that he’s dying on this hill, we need illegal aliens to remain on the voter rolls. That’s the whole point. ICE is The post Schumer Takes Stand for ‘Tens of Billions’ of Illegal Aliens ICE Could Remove from Voter Rolls appeared first on Breitbart.
- Report: Pam Bondi Relocating to Military Base After Wave of Threats by Paul Bois (Breitbart News) on March 12, 2026 at 3:54 am
Attorney General Pam Bondi has reportedly relocated to a protected military base near Washington, DC, due to a wave of death threats from drug cartels and those angry over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein probe. The post Report: Pam Bondi Relocating to Military Base After Wave of Threats appeared first on Breitbart.
- Victor Davis Hanson Shares Health Update After Doctors Removed Part Of His Lung by Mariane Angela (The Daily Caller) on March 12, 2026 at 3:37 am
'It can come back'
- Van Hollen: I'm a 'Hell No' Vote on More Money for Trump's 'Illegal, Reckless War' by Pam Key (Breitbart News) on March 12, 2026 at 3:34 am
Wednesday on MS NOW's "All In," Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) unsurprisingly said he would not vote for more money for President Donald Trump's "illegal, reckless war" in Iran. The post Van Hollen: I’m a ‘Hell No’ Vote on More Money for Trump’s ‘Illegal, Reckless War’ appeared first on Breitbart.
- Trump Asks Justices to Confirm His Power to End Amnesty for Haitian Migrants by Elizabeth Weibel (Breitbart News) on March 12, 2026 at 3:27 am
President Donald Trump's deputies asked the Supreme Court to certify his authority to end a quasi-amnesty for thousands of Haitian migrants in the United States. The post Trump Asks Justices to Confirm His Power to End Amnesty for Haitian Migrants appeared first on Breitbart.
- Baldwin: Trump's 'War of Choice' in Iran Is 'Illegal' by Pam Key (Breitbart News) on March 12, 2026 at 3:26 am
Wednesday on MSNBC's "Katy Tur Reports," Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called the Iran strikes authorized by President Donald Trump a "war of choice," and deemed them "illegal." The post Baldwin: Trump’s ‘War of Choice’ in Iran Is ‘Illegal’ appeared first on Breitbart.
- Exclusive— Trump Administration Official: China Threatened to Detain All Panamanian-Flagged... by Matthew Boyle (Breitbart News) on March 12, 2026 at 3:01 am
A Trump administration official told Breitbart News that Chinese officials have now threatened to detain Panamanian-flagged vessels in China, something that could disrupt global commerce and represents retaliation against Panama for recent developments taking control of the two ports on either end of the Panama Canal out of the hands of a Hong Kong company controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The post Exclusive— Trump Administration Official: China Threatened to Detain All Panamanian-Flagged Vessels at Chinese Ports appeared first on Breitbart.
- Victor Davis Hanson Details Why Iran Operation Doesn’t Qualify As A Forever War by Mariane Angela (The Daily Caller) on March 12, 2026 at 2:59 am
'we didn't lose anybody'
- Fetterman: New York Times Falsely Trying to Make Epic Fury Look Bad by Ian Hanchett (Breitbart News) on March 12, 2026 at 2:55 am
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Source,” Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) stated that The New York Times is “trying to convince America” that Operation Epic Fury “has been a disaster or things are out of control, and that’s just categorically not true The post Fetterman: New York Times Falsely Trying to Make Epic Fury Look Bad appeared first on Breitbart.
- Fetterman: Left Media More Angry Criticizing U.S. Than Criticizing Iran by Ian Hanchett (Breitbart News) on March 12, 2026 at 2:55 am
On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Source,” Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) said that the strike on a school in Iran is tragic, but left-wing media “is much more angry about” the school strike, “but they didn’t seem to be as The post Fetterman: Left Media More Angry Criticizing U.S. Than Criticizing Iran appeared first on Breitbart.
- Former First Lady Jill Biden to Release Memoir in June 2026 by Jasmyn Jordan (Breitbart News) on March 12, 2026 at 2:41 am
Former first lady Jill Biden announced she will publish a memoir this summer about her time in the White House, including reflections on the end of her husband Joe Biden’s presidency and his decision not to seek re-election. The post Former First Lady Jill Biden to Release Memoir in June 2026 appeared first on Breitbart.
- 26-Year-Old Democrat Might Win Major House Upset Due to One Unlikely Demographic, Poll Shows by Anthony Iafrate (The Daily Caller) on March 12, 2026 at 2:14 am
'The Abughamentum is Ours'
- Florida Teens Accused Of Bizarre Attempted Murder Plot Ordered Held Without Bond by Mariane Angela (The Daily Caller) on March 12, 2026 at 1:19 am
'should have done it in the morning'
- One Billion Identity Records Across 26 Countries Exposed in Data Leak by Sean Moran (Breitbart News) on March 12, 2026 at 1:16 am
Roughly one billion sensitive records across 26 countries have been exposed as part of a massive data leak, although the company impacted maintains it has no indication that customer data has been compromised. The post One Billion Identity Records Across 26 Countries Exposed in Data Leak appeared first on Breitbart.
- ANDREW LANGER: MedPAC’s War On Medicare Advantage – And Why Republicans Shouldn’t Fall For It by Andrew Langer (The Daily Caller) on March 12, 2026 at 12:06 am
real test for Republicans
- FBI Warned West Coast Police Departments Of Potential Iran Strikes by Jack Cowhick (The Daily Caller) on March 11, 2026 at 11:45 pm
"aspired to conduct a surprise attack"
- Scott Jennings Lists Three Objectives Trump Must Meet To Succeed In Iran by Mariane Angela (The Daily Caller) on March 11, 2026 at 11:34 pm
'that's a win'
- Joe Rogan: Minneapolis Protests 'Organized, and Paid For' Distraction; 'Taking Place Where You... by Alana Mastrangelo (Breitbart News) on March 11, 2026 at 11:32 pm
Joe Rogan called the Minneapolis protests "one of the clearest, most obvious distractions you've ever seen" during a recent episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience." "It's not organic, that it just happened to be taking place in the very same place where you found hundreds of millions of dollars of fraud," he said. The post Joe Rogan: Minneapolis Protests ‘Organized, and Paid For’ Distraction; ‘Taking Place Where You Found Hundreds of Millions of Dollars of Fraud’ appeared first on Breitbart.
- ‘Delete, Delete, Delete’: Brendan Carr Explains ‘Biggest Deregulatory Program in FCC... by Jasmyn Jordan (Breitbart News) on March 11, 2026 at 11:31 pm
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr discussed the Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing deregulation initiative during a policy discussion hosted by Breitbart News on Tuesday, March 10, outlining an effort that he said has already removed more than a thousand regulations and reduced hundreds of pages from the agency’s rulebook as part of a broader review of federal communications rules. The post ‘Delete, Delete, Delete’: Brendan Carr Explains ‘Biggest Deregulatory Program in FCC History’ appeared first on Breitbart.
- California Police Departments Warned by FBI of Possible Drone Attacks from Iran by Elizabeth Weibel (Breitbart News) on March 11, 2026 at 11:30 pm
California police departments were warned by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that Iran could possibly launch drone attacks in retaliation for joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, ABC News reported. The post California Police Departments Warned by FBI of Possible Drone Attacks from Iran appeared first on Breitbart.
- Watch: Whoopi Goldberg Claims Operation Epic Fury a Purposeful Distraction from Epstein, Nancy... by Jerome Hudson (Breitbart News) on March 11, 2026 at 11:21 pm
ABC's "The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg spun a conspiracy theory this week saying Operation Epic Fury "is meant to get us so worked up" that American voters forget about the abduction of Nancy Guthrie or the ever-expanding saga involving deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The post Watch: Whoopi Goldberg Claims Operation Epic Fury a Purposeful Distraction from Epstein, Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping appeared first on Breitbart.
- GA CD-14 Dem Nominee Harris: We Have 'Momentum,' Republicans Are Voting for Me by Pam Key (Breitbart News) on March 11, 2026 at 10:52 pm
Wednesday, on CNN's "The Lead," Georgia 14th congressional district nominee Shawn Harris (D-GA), who has advanced to the runoff to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), claimed he has the "momentum" and some Republican support. The post GA CD-14 Dem Nominee Harris: We Have ‘Momentum,’ Republicans Are Voting for Me appeared first on Breitbart.
- William Shatner To Undergo Surgery After Horrific Fall Off Horse by Leena Nasir (The Daily Caller) on March 11, 2026 at 10:38 pm
'I’m not a young stuntman anymore'
- Iran War Bill Now Bigger Than DOGE Cuts Congress Passed by Sean Hustedde (The Daily Caller) on March 11, 2026 at 10:21 pm
'virtually unlimited supply of Medium and Upper Medium Grade Munitions'
- Report: Iran's New Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei 'More Dangerous' than His Father by Elizabeth Weibel (Breitbart News) on March 11, 2026 at 10:20 pm
Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is described as being "more dangerous," according to a report. The post Report: Iran’s New Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei ‘More Dangerous’ than His Father appeared first on Breitbart.
- Top Five Takeaways from Breitbart News's Policy Event with FCC Chief Brendan Carr by Sean Moran (Breitbart News) on March 11, 2026 at 10:10 pm
Breitbart News's policy event with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr discussed many issues that the agency is tackling. Here are the top five takeaways. The post Top Five Takeaways from Breitbart News’s Policy Event with FCC Chief Brendan Carr appeared first on Breitbart.
- Mamdani Finds New Ally In Bid To Slap New York City’s Rich With Eye-Watering Taxes by Nick Naulty (The Daily Caller) on March 11, 2026 at 10:07 pm
Tax hikes that socialist Democratic New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani campaigned on appear poised to come to fruition, despite Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s vow not to raise taxes. The Democratic-dominated New York State Assembly on Monday night released a budget proposal including several policies championed by the left-wing big Apple mayor including corporate
- Three Vessels Struck by 'Unknown Projectiles' in Strait of Hormuz by John Hayward (Breitbart News) on March 11, 2026 at 10:05 pm
Three vessels were reportedly struck by “unknown projectiles” in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, and Iran’s terrorist Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims it fired on a fourth to underline its threats against global shipping through the strategically vital passage. The post Three Vessels Struck by ‘Unknown Projectiles’ in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Breitbart.
- Josh Hawley Introduces Bill Forcing Trump Admin To Protect Unborn From Chemical Abortion by Katelynn Richardson (The Daily Caller) on March 11, 2026 at 9:48 pm
'Only Congress'
- WATCH: Kickboxer Pulls Car with His Testicles to Promote Mental Health: 'My Plums Turned Purple' by Dylan Gwinn (Breitbart News) on March 11, 2026 at 9:41 pm
A kickboxer in Britain pulled a car with just his testicles in an attempt to raise awareness about men’s mental health. The post WATCH: Kickboxer Pulls Car with His Testicles to Promote Mental Health: ‘My Plums Turned Purple’ appeared first on Breitbart.
- International Energy Agency Launches Unprecedented Response To Combat Global Oil Shock by Mann Vipas (The Daily Caller) on March 11, 2026 at 9:21 pm
'The conflict in the Middle East is having significant impacts'
- Excuse Texan Voters If They Mistake James Talarico’s Record On Guns For A Blue-State Liberal by Harold Hutchison (The Daily Caller) on March 11, 2026 at 9:18 pm
'Law-abiding gun owners will have a message for Talarico'
- FAIR: Illegal Migrant Population Almost 19 Million by Neil Munro (Breitbart News) on March 11, 2026 at 9:17 pm
Almost 19 million illegal migrants are living in the United States, according to the Federation for American Immigration Reform. The post FAIR: Illegal Migrant Population Almost 19 Million appeared first on Breitbart.
- Megyn Kelly Reacts To Piers Morgan-Ben Shapiro Israel Feud by Nicole Silverio (The Daily Caller) on March 11, 2026 at 9:03 pm
'So disingenuous'
- Trump Tours Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Site in Cincinnati, Gives Update on Iran: ‘Way Ahead of... by Nick Gilbertson (Breitbart News) on March 11, 2026 at 8:46 pm
CINCINNATI—President Donald Trump said Operation Epic Fury in Iran is "way ahead of schedule" while visiting a pharmaceutical development and manufacturing site in Ohio on Wednesday. The post Trump Tours Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Site in Cincinnati, Gives Update on Iran: ‘Way Ahead of Schedule’ appeared first on Breitbart.
- Breitbart Business Digest: What Donald Trump's Trade Policy Learned from Adam Smith by John Carney (Breitbart News) on March 11, 2026 at 8:22 pm
On the 250th anniversary of "The Wealth of Nations," it is worth noting that Adam Smith defended the policy mix now advanced by President Trump. The post Breitbart Business Digest: What Donald Trump’s Trade Policy Learned from Adam Smith appeared first on Breitbart.
- GOP Senators Back SAVE America Act But Balk At Using Talking Filibuster To Pass It by Ashley Brasfield (The Daily Caller) on March 11, 2026 at 8:20 pm
'Well, he's gotta be a leader'
- Video: Attack on Two Israeli Americans Speaking Hebrew at a California Restaurant Probed as a Hate... by Lowell Cauffiel (Breitbart News) on March 11, 2026 at 8:11 pm
A brutal beat down of two Jewish men outside a restaurant in San Jose, California is being investigated as a potential antisemitic hate crime. The post Video: Attack on Two Israeli Americans Speaking Hebrew at a California Restaurant Probed as a Hate Crime appeared first on Breitbart.
- Joe Rogan Dunks On ‘Kooky’ CNN Over Framing Alleged Terrorists In New York As Teens Enjoying... by Jason Cohen (The Daily Caller) on March 11, 2026 at 8:10 pm
'It's so ridiculous'
- ‘Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison Pushes Back Against Medical Bill Claims Surrounding Son by Leena Nasir (The Daily Caller) on March 11, 2026 at 7:56 pm
The dispute between father and son comes after a near-fatal bike crash
- Middle East: All parties to the conflict must refrain from unlawful attacks on energy infrastructure by Newswire Editor (Common Dreams) on March 11, 2026 at 7:44 pm
Israel, the US and the Islamic Republic of Iran must immediately cease or refrain from unlawful attacks on energy infrastructure, including facilities providing essential services such as electricity, heating and running water, said Amnesty International today, highlighting the risks of devastating civilian harm and environmental impact posed by such attacks.In recent days Israeli-US air strikes have targeted multiple fuel storage and distribution facilities in Iran, and the Islamic Republic of Iran’s military has carried out attacks affecting fuel depots and oil and gas infrastructure in multiple Gulf states.“The potential for vast, predictable, and devastating civilian harm arising from strikes targeting energy infrastructure, including uncontrolled deadly fires, major disruptions to essential services, environmental damage, and severe long-term health risks for millions, means there is a substantial risk such attacks would violate international humanitarian law and in some cases could amount to war crimes,” said Heba Morayef, Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Amnesty International.“Regardless of whether a military objective is cited to justify targeting energy infrastructure, under international humanitarian law all parties have a clear obligation to take all feasible precautions to reduce civilian harm and refrain from attacks that cause disproportionate death or injury to civilians or damage to civilian objects. This includes any foreseeable knock-on, indirect adverse effects on civilians’ life and health such as exposure to toxic chemicals.” The potential for vast, predictable, and devastating civilian harm arising from strikes targeting energy infrastructure…means there is a substantial risk such attacks would violate international humanitarian law Heba Morayef, MENA Regional Director Under international humanitarian law, an oil refinery can be targeted only if it qualifies as a military objective, meaning it is being used to make an effective contribution to military action – for example by producing fuel for the attacking armed forces – and damaging it would yield a definite military advantage in the circumstances ruling at the time. Even if those two prerequisites exist, the attacking party must take all feasible precautions to avoid or minimize collateral damage to civilians, such as the release of toxic substances, and, before striking, consider whether any such damage would be excessive to the concrete and direct military advantage anticipated. Attacks on oil depots in IranIn Iran, horrifying video footage of the aftermath of Israeli-US attacks on several fuel depots, including in the neighborhoods of Shahran, Sohanak and Kouhak in Tehran and the city of Shahr-e Rey in Tehran province and Fardis in Alborz province, on 7 March shows massive flames and plumes of thick black smoke rising, as well as large uncontrolled fires damaging civilian areas. Eyewitnesses also described to Amnesty International chilling scenes of oil-tainted rainfall.After the attacks Iran’s environmental agency and the Iranian Red Crescent Society advised people in Tehran to stay indoors warning of the risks posed by the spread of toxic chemicals that could cause acid rain as a result of the air strikes.The Israeli military has issued a statement confirming they carried out attacks on “a number of fuel storage facilities in Tehran”, saying they were used by the Islamic Republic of Iran’s military “to operate military infrastructure”.“We are deeply alarmed at the potential impact of these attacks on the civilian population. Medical warnings about hazardous materials and toxic substances being released into the air, put millions of people in Tehran at risk of serious health complications, including cancer, lung and respiratory diseases and skin burns. States are bound to uphold social and economic rights during both peacetime and armed conflict,” said Heba Morayef.An informed source in Tehran told Amnesty International that residential buildings around the oil depots in Shahran were damaged, leaving some people homeless.An eyewitness told Amnesty International “The sky over Tehran was black today [8 March]. Then black rain started to fall. The ground everywhere has turned black, as if a layer of light cement had been poured over.”Another eyewitness said on 8 March “This morning, the air was pitch black. It is daytime, but it’s dark like night. The city is full of soot. I went outside. It was raining a little, and my hands became black immediately. Soot is falling from the sky. It is terrifying.”On 8 March, the Political Deputy Provincial Governor of Alborz province, Ghodratollah Seif, announced that the strike on the oil depot in Fardis killed at least six people and injured 21 others, including nearby residents. On 9 March, the president of Alborz University of Medical Sciences said that a dialysis center near the oil depot in Fardis was destroyed in the ensuing fire.Attacks on energy infrastructure in Iran risk compounding the suffering of a population traumatized by massacres at the hands of the Islamic Republic authorities and who have already endured years of declining access to electricity, water, clean air, and a safe environment due to chronic state mismanagement and systemic violation of the people’s human right to take part in public affairs. These grievances, along with severe political repression, have been at the heart of successive nationwide protests, including most recently in January 2026, demanding human rights, dignity, and downfall of the Islamic Republic system. Attacks on oil infrastructure in Gulf countriesSince 28 February, multiple attacks affecting energy infrastructure have been reported in Gulf Cooperation Council countries. The Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has said that its forces are “attacking American bases, American installations, American assets” that were “unfortunately” based in their Gulf neighbouring countries, while the head of parliament, Mohammad Bagher Balifar, proclaimed that “as long as US bases exist in the region, countries will not see calm”.Officials from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait have said that Iranian drones and missiles have directly targeted oil and gas facilities in Gulf states, and that in other cases debris from intercepted attacks affected facilities. Governments across the Gulf severely restrict access to information and expression, which impedes reporting on the direct effects of attacks.In Qatar, on 2 March, Qatari Ministry of Defence stated that Iranian drones had targeted energy facilities in the Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar’s main liquefied natural gas (LNG) export hub, but no casualties were reported. Following the attack, Qatar Energy suspended LNG production and declared force majeure, according to Reuters and Bloomberg News citing informed sources . On 7 March, the Saudi Ministry of Defence announced that 21 drones headed toward Aramco’s Shaybah field, one the Kingdom’s largest oil fields, and includes facilities that produce natural gas liquids used in the petrochemical industry, in several waves were intercepted and destroyed in the Empty Quarter.In Kuwait, on 7 March, a spokesperson for the Kuwait Ministry of Defence said that drones targeted fuel tanks at Kuwait International Airport.In Oman, on 1 March, state media reported that two drones struck the commercial port in Duqm on the eastern coast, injuring one foreign worker. On 2 March, state media stated that a drone strike targeted an oil tanker off the coast of Muscat, killing one Indian crew member.Fires have broken out at a number of facilities, which officials speaking to the media have attributed either to missile attacks or debris from drone interceptions. In some cases, state-owned fossil fuel companies have reported suspending production or shipments after attacks.In Bahrain, on 5 March, a fire broke out in one of the refinery units of the state-owned Bapco Energies as a result of an Iranian missile attack, according to Bahrain News Agency. The company declared force majeure on its oil shipments.In Saudi Arabia, on 2 March, the Saudi Ministry of Defense stated that two drones attempting to target the Saudi Aramco Ras Tanura oil refinery in the Eastern Province were intercepted, and the falling debris ignited a fire inside the facility.In the UAE, on 10 March a fire broke out at Ruwais Industrial Complex in Abu Dhabi following a drone attack, according to Reuters. Fires also broke out at Musaffah fuel tank terminal on 2 March after it was targeted by a drone and at an oil industry zone in Fujairah on 3 March, after debris from a drone interception caused a fire. On 9 March, the official Kuwait News Agency reported that drone debris caused a fire in a fuel tank at Al Subiya power plant.In addition to attacks on the Gulf states, commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has come to an almost complete halt. On 10 March, the High Commissioner for Human Rights warned that the plunge in commercial shipping was already having a severe impact on access to “energy, food and fertilizer for people in the region and beyond,” and that an oil price surge would have economic and social knock-on effects. He once again called for investment in renewable energy.“Attacks on or severely affecting fuel supply and distribution networks can trigger food insecurity, as these systems currently play a critical role in transportation, the goods supply chain, and industrial activity. All parties must ensure they are refraining from any unlawful attacks and place the protection of civilians at the forefront of all military decisions,” said Heba Morayef.BackgroundAccording to Iranian officials, at least 1,255 people have been killed in Iran since 28 February when US-Israeli attacks began. At least 17 people have been killed in the Gulf since Iran began its attacks on Gulf countries (two in Bahrain; six in Kuwait; one person in Oman; two in Saudi Arabia; and six in the UAE). Eleven out of the 17 people are foreign nationals from India, Iran, Indonesia and Bangladesh amongst other countries residing in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain according to official state media reports. A least 570 people have been killed in Israeli attacks in Lebanon according to the authorities. At least 12 people have been killed by attacks in Israel according to media reports.
- FERC Undermines Trump’s Useless Big Tech Ratepayer Pledge by Newswire Editor (Common Dreams) on March 11, 2026 at 7:41 pm
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) last night issued orders that approved transmission rate agreements with data centers that explicitly put households at risk for hikes in the rates they pay for electricity.The FERC orders approved bilateral electric transmission rate agreements between Exelon’s ComEd utility and five different data centers, four of which Public Citizen intervened as a party (PowerHouse, owned by American Real Estate Partners; Tract’s Grundy County Power in Morris, Illinois; Equinix; and Blackstone’s QTS).In response, Tyson Slocum, director of Public Citizen’s Energy Program, issued the following statement:“The Commission’s orders show what a total sham Trump’s Big Tech pledge is for protecting consumers. These reckless FERC orders are designed to quickly rubber stamp agreements with utilities and data centers with zero guaranteed protection that household consumers won’t be exposed to unjust and unreasonable price hikes.“As acknowledged in Commissioner Judy Chang’s concurrence in support of the order, FERC’s acceptance of the transmission rate agreements rely on the fact that they were between ‘sophisticated parties who negotiated them freely at arm’s length,’ but did not investigate whether the contracts themselves could result in unjust and unreasonable cost shifts onto other customers such as households.“While the agreements between the utility and the data centers result in the data centers making certain financial payments that attempt to cover the utility’s revenue requirements, Chang’s concurrence plainly concludes that they do not insulate rate hikes for household consumers should those costs change during the duration of the agreement. Utility obligations and commitments within its service territory can change dramatically – especially with the onslaught of data centers – where the estimated revenue requirements negotiated today could prove insufficient in the near future, exposing households to rate hikes from any revenue shortfall. All FERC had to do was hold formal hearings and investigate any needed changes to ensure households would be protected. Instead, FERC rushed the orders in order to prioritize expediency for data center developers at the expense of protecting consumers.“Last night’s orders expose FERC and the Trump administration unprepared and unwilling to address America’s energy affordability crisis.”
- Dem Rep. Smith: 'Time to Stop the War,' Trump's Objectives 'Going in the Opposite Direction' by Pam Key (Breitbart News) on March 11, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Wednesday on CNN's "Inside Politics," Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) said it is "time to stop the war" because President Donald Trump's objectives are going in the wrong direction. The post Dem Rep. Smith: ‘Time to Stop the War,’ Trump’s Objectives ‘Going in the Opposite Direction’ appeared first on Breitbart.
- Massive Gas Lines in China -- Hongkongers Rushing Across Border to Fill Up as Iran War Threatens... by John Hayward (Breitbart News) on March 11, 2026 at 6:52 pm
Huge gas lines have been reported in China, and Hong Kong residents are joining the logjams by rushing across the border to fill their tanks. The post Massive Gas Lines in China — Hongkongers Rushing Across Border to Fill Up as Iran War Threatens Supply appeared first on Breitbart.
- Team USA Manager Had No Clue About Team's Situation Before Loss to Italy by Dylan Gwinn (Breitbart News) on March 11, 2026 at 6:48 pm
Knowing your situation is key to prevailing in life, whether in sports or anything else. And Team USA Manager Mark DeRosa clearly did not know his situation. The post Team USA Manager Had No Clue About Team’s Situation Before Loss to Italy appeared first on Breitbart.
- Brazil: Bolsonaro Son Flavio Narrows Lula's Lead in Presidential Race by Frances Martel (Breitbart News) on March 11, 2026 at 6:45 pm
A nationwide presidential election poll released in Brazil this week found that conservative candidate Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro (Liberal Party – Rio de Janeiro) has narrowed the lead of his primary opponent, socialist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to bring it nearly to the margin of error. The post Brazil: Bolsonaro Son Flavio Narrows Lula’s Lead in Presidential Race appeared first on Breitbart.
