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FILE: From left to right: Syria's President Bashar Assad, Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, as they follow Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (Front R) and Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi (Back R)

Islamic states condemn Israel over death penalty law

"This legislation constitutes a dangerous escalation, particularly given its discriminatory application against Palestinian prisoners, and such measures risk further exacerbating tensions and undermining regional stability," the joint statement released by Islamic nations read.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivering his first address as prime minister of the United Kingdom, 10 Downing Street, London, July 5, 2024. (Photo: AFP/File)

‘Not our war’: British PM says will not be drawn into Mideast conflict

Starmer says that while the UK is actively pursuing diplomatic efforts for de-escalation, it will avoid direct involvement in the war.

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Dafault Rafale - (File Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

France denies Rafale source code access to India

The refusal limits India’s ability to independently upgrade and control its airpower systems.

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Russian military plane crashes in Crimea, 29 dead: TASS

Russian military plane crashes in Crimea, 29 dead: TASS

A Russian An-26 military plane crashed over Crimea, killing all 29 people onboard, including six crew and 23 passengers, after losing contact during a scheduled flight, authorities reported.

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Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba after US blockade relief

Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba after US blockade relief

A Russian tanker delivered 730,000 barrels of crude to Cuba after US eased blockade. The shipment offers temporary relief from fuel shortages and blackouts, but analysts say it is insufficient to solve Cuba’s ongoing energy crisis.

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Ukraine signs defense deal with arms producer Bulgaria

Ukraine signs defense deal with arms producer Bulgaria

Ukraine signed a 10-year defense deal with Bulgaria to jointly produce weapons, including drones. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation, support Ukraine’s fight, and keep pace with fast-changing military technology.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (L) welcomes Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the Chancellery in Berlin on March 30, 2026. (AFP)

Syrian leader pledges to work with Germany on migration, recovery

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, on a Berlin visit, pledged cooperation with Germany to enable refugee returns and reconstruction, while critics warned against normalization of relations amid ongoing violence, instability and rights concerns within Syria.

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Norway oil rig

Norway cuts petrol, diesel taxes over Mideast war

Norway will temporarily cut petrol and diesel taxes from April 1 to offset rising fuel prices caused by Middle East disruptions, despite government opposition and an estimated cost of 6.3 billion kroner.

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Russia expels UK diplomat on spying allegations

Russia expels UK diplomat on spying allegations

Russia ordered a British embassy diplomat to leave within two weeks, accusing him of espionage. The move deepens already fraught UK-Russia ties, marked by years of mutual expulsions, spying allegations and tensions heightened further by the war in Ukraine.

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UNSC backs stronger cooperation with Gulf bloc in first-ever presidential statement

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UNSC backs stronger cooperation with Gulf bloc in first-ever presidential statement

Pakistan's PM Sharif extends Good Friday greetings, urges compassion and tolerance

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Pakistan's PM Sharif extends Good Friday greetings, urges compassion and tolerance

Iran's former top diplomat urges deal with US to end war

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Mohammad Javad Zarif (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Scrutiny grows over BJP-RSS backing of propaganda films

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Scrutiny grows over BJP-RSS backing of propaganda films

PM Sharif strongly condemns suicide attack in northwest Pakistan

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PM Sharif strongly condemns suicide attack in northwest Pakistan