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Two cargo vessels, the Marshall Islands-flagged Star Gwyneth , operated by Star Bulk Carriers, and the

2026 Iran war — Two cargo vessels, the Marshall Islands-flagged Star Gwyneth , operated by Star Bulk Carriers, and the Japan-flagged ONE Majesty , operated by Mitsui OSK Lines, are struck by unkno

Romania authorizes the United States to use its air bases to refuel aircraft and deploy monitoring and

Romania–United States relations — Romania authorizes the United States to use its air bases to refuel aircraft and deploy monitoring and satellite communications equipment in support of military operations related

A bulk carrier is hit by an unknown projectile 50NM northwest of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

2026 Iran war — A bulk carrier is hit by an unknown projectile 50NM northwest of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. [https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/20260311-ukmto_warning_020-26.pdf?rev=48

Iran drones strike oil storage facilities at the port of Salalah, causing several fuel tanks to burst into

2026 Iran war — Iran drones strike oil storage facilities at the port of Salalah, causing several fuel tanks to burst into flames. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/oil-storage-facilities

The price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil rises by more than five percent to US$87.65 per barrel after

2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis — The price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil rises by more than five percent to US$87.65 per barrel after United States president Donald Trump escalated threats related to the St

United States intelligence sources report that Iran has started to deploy underwater mines in the Strait of

2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis — United States intelligence sources report that Iran has started to deploy underwater mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The Central Command says that American forces have sunk several

Thai prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul orders remote work and the suspension of official international trips

2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis — Thai prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul orders remote work and the suspension of official international trips for government officials, and reduced electricity use in government bu

The Ruwais refinery in Al Dhannah, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, shuts down after a drone strike

2026 Iranian strikes on the United Arab Emirates — The Ruwais refinery in Al Dhannah, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, shuts down after a drone strike that causes a fire. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/fire-hits

At least two are killed and six are injured after a hailstorm and four possible tornadoes strike the vicinity

Tornadoes of 2026 — At least two are killed and six are injured after a hailstorm and four possible tornadoes strike the vicinity of Kankakee, Illinois, and Wheatfield, Indiana, United States. [https:

The U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Center reports that Arctic sea ice reached about 14.22 million square

Arctic sea ice decline — The U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Center reports that Arctic sea ice reached about 14.22 million square kilometers, which is among the lowest yearly high points recorded in more

Australia–Iran relations, Defection of Iran women's national football team

Arctic sea ice decline — Australia–Iran relations, Defection of Iran women's national football team

The Iranian intelligence ministry announces the arrest of 30 individuals, including one unidentified foreign

2026 Iran war — The Iranian intelligence ministry announces the arrest of 30 individuals, including one unidentified foreign national, on allegations of espionage during the war, accusing the fore

Members of the House of Lords vote to pass a bill to remove hereditary peers and heads to King Charles III

Reform of the House of Lords — Members of the House of Lords vote to pass a bill to remove hereditary peers and heads to King Charles III for royal assent. [https://www.npr.org/2026/03/11/g-s1-113300/britain-par

In basketball, Miami Heat player Bam Adebayo scores 83 points in a 150–129 win over the Washington Wizards,

Bam Adebayo's 83-point game — In basketball, Miami Heat player Bam Adebayo scores 83 points in a 150–129 win over the Washington Wizards, marking the second-most points in a game in NBA history and most since W

The Indonesian rescue agency ends search and rescue operations after a garbage landslide at the Bantar Gebang

Tornadoes of 2026 — The Indonesian rescue agency ends search and rescue operations after a garbage landslide at the Bantar Gebang landfill in Bekasi, West Java, on March 8 killed seven people, with al

Australia grants humanitarian visas to five Iranian women football players who sought asylum, including

Arctic sea ice decline — Australia grants humanitarian visas to five Iranian women football players who sought asylum, including captain Zahra Ghanbari, Mona Hamoudi, Fatemeh Pasandideh, Atefeh Ramezanizad

Six people are killed and five others are injured in a suspected arson attack on a postal bus in Kerzers,

2026 Kerzers bus fire — Six people are killed and five others are injured in a suspected arson attack on a postal bus in Kerzers, Fribourg Canton, Switzerland. [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/

Cardinal Louis Sako, the Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, based in Iraq, retires at the age of 76.

Reform of the House of Lords — Cardinal Louis Sako, the Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, based in Iraq, retires at the age of 76. [https://apnews.com/article/vatican-pope-patriarch-cardinal-sako-aae178

Brazilian skier Cristian Ribera wins Brazil's, Latin America's and South America's first ever medal at the

Brazil at the 2026 Winter Paralympics — Brazilian skier Cristian Ribera wins Brazil's, Latin America's and South America's first ever medal at the Winter Paralympics. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c9dn2wyzjwno (B

The Inter-Services Public Relations announces that the Pakistan Navy has launched Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr

2026 Iran war — The Inter-Services Public Relations announces that the Pakistan Navy has launched Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to safeguard Pakistan's Sea Lines of Communication (SLOC) and ensure the

Bapco Energies declares force majeure on certain refinery operations in Bahrain after damage to its

2026 Iranian strikes on Bahrain — Bapco Energies declares force majeure on certain refinery operations in Bahrain after damage to its facilities by Iranian strikes, temporarily affecting shipments. [https://english

At least fourteen migrants are found drowned and seven others are rescued after their boat collides with a

Mediterranean Sea migrant smuggling — At least fourteen migrants are found drowned and seven others are rescued after their boat collides with a Coast Guard boat off the coast of Demre, Antalya Province, Turkey. [https

Azerbaijan reopens its border crossings with Iran to cargo traffic after closing them following a drone

2026 Iranian strikes on Azerbaijan — Azerbaijan reopens its border crossings with Iran to cargo traffic after closing them following a drone incident in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. Iranian president Masoud Pez

The ruling Historic Pact coalition wins 25 of 102 seats in the Senate, becoming the largest bloc but falling

2026 Colombian parliamentary election — The ruling Historic Pact coalition wins 25 of 102 seats in the Senate, becoming the largest bloc but falling short of a majority. The Democratic Centre places second with 17 seats,