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Japan says 2 nationals detained in Iran

Japan says 2 nationals detained in Iran

Foreign minister calls for immediate release

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US-Israeli military operation aims to drive wedge between Iran and its Arab neighbors, Lavrov claims
05.03.2026

US-Israeli military operation aims to drive wedge between Iran and its Arab neighbors, Lavrov claims

Russia foreign minister says West in the Middle East operates on the principle of 'divide, pit against each other and rule'

Japanese, German leaders call for 'early settlement' in Middle East
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Japanese, German leaders call for 'early settlement' in Middle East

Premier Sanae Takaichi and Chancellor Friedrich Merz also discuss impact of export controls on critical minerals

2 Australians were aboard US submarine that hit Iranian warship off Sri Lanka: Report
05.03.2026

2 Australians were aboard US submarine that hit Iranian warship off Sri Lanka: Report

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Indian foreign minister speaks with Iranian counterpart Araghchi after US attack on warship
05.03.2026

Indian foreign minister speaks with Iranian counterpart Araghchi after US attack on warship

Call comes day after US attack on Iranian naval ship returning home after navy drills in India

Australian state ban on pro-Palestinian phrases slammed for crushing free speech
05.03.2026

Australian state ban on pro-Palestinian phrases slammed for crushing free speech

Labour Party, Muslim group call new law to ban ‘from the river to the sea’ threat to civil liberties, free speech