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Pakistan ranked most polluted country in 2025, data shows

Pakistan ranked most polluted country in 2025, data shows

World’s 25 most polluted cities were all located in India, Pakistan and China, with India home to 3 of 4 worst

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South Korea’s president calls for 'emergency response system' to cope with impacts from oil shortages
24.03.2026

South Korea’s president calls for 'emergency response system' to cope with impacts from oil shortages

Lee Jae Myung also asks for swift passage of extra budget to help industries and vulnerable households hit by soaring energy prices

7 South Korean army generals penalized over 2024 martial law bid challenge punishment
24.03.2026

7 South Korean army generals penalized over 2024 martial law bid challenge punishment

Former commanders of defense intelligence and drone operations among those who filed lawsuits

North Korea's leader says country’s nuclear status 'will never change'
24.03.2026

North Korea's leader says country’s nuclear status 'will never change'

Kim Jong Un also formally recognizes South Korea as the ‘most hostile nation’

Kyrgyz president instructs officials to ensure safety of its diplomats in Iran
24.03.2026

Kyrgyz president instructs officials to ensure safety of its diplomats in Iran

Foreign Ministry says safety measures aim to minimize potential risks to diplomatic personnel

US delegation due in Pakistan within days for possible Iran talks: Pakistani sources
23.03.2026

US delegation due in Pakistan within days for possible Iran talks: Pakistani sources

Tehran, however, ‘still not ready' to hold talks with Washington due to mistrust, Foreign Ministry sources tell Anadolu