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Japan urges US to avoid higher tariffs ahead of top leaders’ meeting

Japan urges US to avoid higher tariffs ahead of top leaders’ meeting

Ryosei Akazawa, Japan’s economy, trade, industry minister, meets in Washington with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick

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Lavrov highlights need to resolve Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions through diplomacy
06.03.2026

Lavrov highlights need to resolve Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions through diplomacy

Russian foreign minister holds phone call with acting Afghan counterpart

6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off Solomon Islands
06.03.2026

6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off Solomon Islands

No immediate tsunami warning issued, no reports of casualties or damage

At least one killed in suicide attack in Pakistan’s North Waziristan
06.03.2026

At least one killed in suicide attack in Pakistan’s North Waziristan

16 also injured as suicide bomber rams explosives-laden motorcycle into security checkpoint

Kyiv asks citizens to avoid traveling to Hungary after arrest of 7 Ukrainians in Budapest
06.03.2026

Kyiv asks citizens to avoid traveling to Hungary after arrest of 7 Ukrainians in Budapest

Foreign Ministry underlines 'impossibility of guaranteeing their (citizens) safety against the backdrop of the arbitrary actions of the Hungarian authorities,' urging Ukrainians to prioritize other transit routes

Russia provided Iran with intelligence on US military targets in Middle East: Report
06.03.2026

Russia provided Iran with intelligence on US military targets in Middle East: Report

Russia has been providing Iran with locations of US military assets, including warships and aircraft, since war began Saturday, Washington Post claims, citing unnamed officials