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Taiwan rattled by 5.7 magnitude quake, no immediate reports of damage
TAIPEI, March 12 (Reuters) - A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast of Taiwan's eastern county of Hualien on Thursday, the island's weather administration said, with no immediate reports...
Mar 12, 2026
First message from Iran's new supreme leader to be released soon
DUBAI, March 12 (Reuters) - First message from Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, will be released within minutes, Iranian state media reported on Thursday. (Reporting by Jana Choukeir, Edit...
Mar 12, 2026
In Norwegian Arctic, civilian doctors, volunteer 'casualties' rehearse for war
By Gwladys Fouche NARVIK, Norway, March 12 (Reuters) - In Narvik harbour in the Norwegian Arctic, the city's chief medical officer watches as dozens of "casualties" are unloaded from a train and get t...
Mar 12, 2026
Tanker was attacked in Iraqi waters during transfer, operator says
LONDON, March 12 (Reuters) - The Zefyros tanker was struck by a projectile overnight during a ship-to-ship transfer in Iraqi waters, its Greece-based manager said on Thursday. The incident occurred at...
Mar 12, 2026
Ghana to submit UN resolution on slavery reparations; eyes broad support
By Catarina Demony LONDON, March 12 (Reuters) - Ghana intends to propose a United Nations resolution recognising transatlantic slavery as the "gravest crime in the history of humankind" and calling fo...
Mar 12, 2026
China's mediation eases fighting between Pakistan, Afghanistan, sources say
ISLAMABAD/BEIJING, March 12 (Reuters) - Chinese mediation efforts, including a message from President Xi Jinping, have helped ease the worst fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan since the Taliban...
Mar 12, 2026
Thailand seeks apology from Iran after vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz
BANGKOK, March 12 (Reuters) - Thailand's Foreign Ministry has demanded an apology from Iran over damage caused to a Thai vessel that was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, which...
Mar 12, 2026
Russia calls on Israel and US to end the Iran war
MOSCOW, March 12 (Reuters) - Russia on Thursday called on Israel and the United States to end their attacks on Iran and come to the negotiating table. "Russia will continue to take steps to end the es...
Mar 12, 2026
Ethiopia landslide kills at least 52 people, regional officials say
NAIROBI, March 12 (Reuters) - A landslide in the Gamo Zone of southern Ethiopia earlier this week has killed at least 52 people, regional officials said on Thursday. Another 50 people could be missing...
Mar 12, 2026
Poland says foiled cyberattack on nuclear centre may have come from Iran
WARSAW, March 12 (Reuters) - Poland has foiled a cyberattack on its nuclear research centre and is examining signs that Iran may be behind it, the government said on Thursday, cautioning the indicator...
Mar 12, 2026
