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Japanese atomic bomb survivors send letters to US, Israel urging peace amid Iran war

Japanese atomic bomb survivors send letters to US, Israel urging peace amid Iran war

Israeli Embassy in Tokyo refuses to accept letter, say survivors

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Turkish foreign minister meets Pakistani counterpart in Islamabad
29.03.2026

Turkish foreign minister meets Pakistani counterpart in Islamabad

Hakan Fidan is in Islamabad for 2 days of talks on regional issues as both countries actively engage in diplomatic efforts to bring an end to Middle East conflict

Nepal’s ousted prime minister, home minister arrested over protesters' death
28.03.2026

Nepal’s ousted prime minister, home minister arrested over protesters' death

Protests expected in South Asian country as supporters call move ‘revenge’

Thailand says talks with Iran to help reduce major supply disruption
28.03.2026

Thailand says talks with Iran to help reduce major supply disruption

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul warns oil prices could climb again as Middle East tensions persist, Strait of Hormuz remains closed

Indonesia begins enforcing social media curbs for children under 16
28.03.2026

Indonesia begins enforcing social media curbs for children under 16

US social media platform X has ‘fully complied’ with rules, says communications minister

Zelenskyy wants diesel from Mideast countries in exchange for countering Iranian missiles
28.03.2026

Zelenskyy wants diesel from Mideast countries in exchange for countering Iranian missiles

Ukrainian president says he is ‘closing the issue’ of diesel supplies during his visit to Middle East