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Lavrov says Palestinian issue 'conveniently forgotten' amid US-Israel-Iran escalation

Lavrov says Palestinian issue 'conveniently forgotten' amid US-Israel-Iran escalation

Russia's foreign minister comments on Palestine, Iran mediation, Ukraine settlement and Kenyan citizens' military service in Russian army

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Moscow targeted in ‘massive’ Ukrainian drone assault, mayor says 250 downed
16.03.2026

Moscow targeted in ‘massive’ Ukrainian drone assault, mayor says 250 downed

Russia says its air defenses intercepted dozens of unmanned aerial vehicles over two days in the heaviest assault on the capital since the war began

China lodges 'representations' with US over 'forced labor' probe during Paris talks
16.03.2026

China lodges 'representations' with US over 'forced labor' probe during Paris talks

Top Chinese and US trade negotiators, He Lifeng and Scott Bessent in French capital to hold 3-day talks

'In communication' with US, says Beijing after Trump says he could delay China trip
16.03.2026

'In communication' with US, says Beijing after Trump says he could delay China trip

US President Donald Trump has urged China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz amid conflict in Middle East

Afghanistan calls for removal of UN sanctions on senior government officials
16.03.2026

Afghanistan calls for removal of UN sanctions on senior government officials

UN Security Council updates list with 22 senior Afghan government officials under sanctions

Pakistan warns Islamophobia ‘exacerbates’ existing tensions, conflicts
16.03.2026

Pakistan warns Islamophobia ‘exacerbates’ existing tensions, conflicts

On International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar urges international community to condemn Islamophobia, address 'structural conditions that allow it to flourish'