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Australian troops safe after Iranian drone strike on UAE air base

Australian troops safe after Iranian drone strike on UAE air base

Defense minister confirms no injuries at Al Minhad facility near Dubai

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China reaffirms support for Iran as top diplomats hold phone call amid escalating tensions in Middle East
02.03.2026

China reaffirms support for Iran as top diplomats hold phone call amid escalating tensions in Middle East

Beijing urges US and Israel to ‘immediately cease military operations, prevent further escalation of tensions,’ Foreign Minister Wang Yi says in phone call with his Iranian counterpart

Kyrgyzstan ready to challenge potential EU sanctions in court, senior official says
02.03.2026

Kyrgyzstan ready to challenge potential EU sanctions in court, senior official says

Kyrgyz Deputy cabinet chairman says Brussels failed to offer "appropriate mechanisms" to demonstrate state’s compliance and avoid sanctions

China accuses US of fueling cyber instability
02.03.2026

China accuses US of fueling cyber instability

Beijing raises concerns after reports US Department of Defense discussed using AI-powered cyber tools against China

India’s Modi calls for peace in Middle East amid US, Israel, Iran airstrikes
02.03.2026

India’s Modi calls for peace in Middle East amid US, Israel, Iran airstrikes

Indian Premier Narendra Modi conveys 'concern' to Israeli counterpart amid ongoing tensions in the region

Russian president discusses 'unprecedented' and 'tragic' situation with Middle Eastern leaders
02.03.2026

Russian president discusses 'unprecedented' and 'tragic' situation with Middle Eastern leaders

Vladimir Putin discusses Middle East situation with leaders from UAE, Qatar, Bahrain over phone, expressing his willingness to help stabilize situation, according to Kremlin