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Malaysia condemns Israel’s Ramadan restrictions at Al-Aqsa

Malaysia condemns Israel’s Ramadan restrictions at Al-Aqsa

Kuala Lumpur says curbs on Muslim worshippers violate international law, historical status quo governing holy sites in Jerusalem

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine seeks major US drone production deal, awaiting Washington's approval
12.03.2026

Zelenskyy says Ukraine seeks major US drone production deal, awaiting Washington's approval

Middle East directly affected Ukraine, specifically in terms of arms supplies, says Ukraine's president

India’s top court grants bail to Kashmiri leader Shabir Shah in terror funding case
12.03.2026

India’s top court grants bail to Kashmiri leader Shabir Shah in terror funding case

Court cites 'irregularities' in trial, 72-year-old Shah’s prolonged incarceration while granting relief

Afghanistan says 4 civilians killed in fresh clashes with Pakistan
12.03.2026

Afghanistan says 4 civilians killed in fresh clashes with Pakistan

No immediate reaction from Islamabad to claims by Kabul

Bangkok seeks ‘clarification’ from Iran as 3 Thai crew missing following attack on ship
12.03.2026

Bangkok seeks ‘clarification’ from Iran as 3 Thai crew missing following attack on ship

Mayuree Naree, carrying 23 Thai sailors, was on way to India when it was attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Norway scrambles fighter jets for 2 consecutive days after Russian military aircraft detected
12.03.2026

Norway scrambles fighter jets for 2 consecutive days after Russian military aircraft detected

'Such events are routine and expected, particularly during large exercises like Cold Response, which is currently taking place in northern Norway,' says Norwegian Armed Forces