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Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party secures 182 seats in 275-member parliament to form government soon

Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party secures 182 seats in 275-member parliament to form government soon

Rastriya Swatantra Party's senior leader Balendra Shah set to become new prime minister

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Malaysia condemns Israel’s Ramadan restrictions at Al-Aqsa
12.03.2026

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

Australia asks 'nonessential' officials to leave Israel, UAE amid Mideast tensions
12.03.2026

Australia asks 'nonessential' officials to leave Israel, UAE amid Mideast tensions

Foreign Minister Penny Wong cites ‘deteriorating security situation’ for departure of Australian officials

Russia accuses Ukraine of targeting TurkStream gas infrastructure
12.03.2026

Russia accuses Ukraine of targeting TurkStream gas infrastructure

Kyiv says it struck an oil depot in southern Russia as Moscow accuses Ukraine of targeting a gas facility

Iraq reserves right to ‘legal action’ after foreign oil tankers attacked in its waters
12.03.2026

Iraq reserves right to ‘legal action’ after foreign oil tankers attacked in its waters

2 tankers targeted near Basra port in suspected sabotage, leaving one crew member dead, security official says

Kremlin says Russia-US cooperation could stabilize energy markets
12.03.2026

Kremlin says Russia-US cooperation could stabilize energy markets

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov comments on Russia-US talks in Miami, Ukrainian conflict, situation in Middle East