Asia - Pacific

Iran war tightens squeeze on Bangladesh’s garment engine

Iran war tightens squeeze on Bangladesh’s garment engine

Disruptions in shipping and energy markets are deepening an export slowdown in Bangladesh’s garment sector, the backbone of its economy

Diary.
Current events in Turkiye and the world, leaders’ schedules and international events will be on the Diary page
France becomes 1st EU nation to sign 'visiting forces' pact with Philippines
27.03.2026

France becomes 1st EU nation to sign 'visiting forces' pact with Philippines

Pact allows 2 nations to deploy military personnel in each other's territory, expand defense collaboration

Thai vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz runs aground
27.03.2026

Thai vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz runs aground

Three crew members still missing as search continues

Kazakhstan declares readiness to provide venue for peace talks for ending Iran war
27.03.2026

Kazakhstan declares readiness to provide venue for peace talks for ending Iran war

Kazakh, Iranian foreign ministers discuss current situation in Mideast, exchange views on main issues of bilateral cooperation during phone call

Azerbaijan, Armenian foreign ministers discuss regional issues in phone call
27.03.2026

Azerbaijan, Armenian foreign ministers discuss regional issues in phone call

Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Ararat Mirzoyan noted 'with satisfaction' positive progress in ongoing normalization process between 2 countries, says Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry

Kashmiri religious leaders meet Iran’s envoy in Indian capital to show support, solidarity
27.03.2026

Kashmiri religious leaders meet Iran’s envoy in Indian capital to show support, solidarity

People in Jammu and Kashmir fundraise in cash and kind to support Iranians amid war with US, Israel