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US-Israeli military operation aims to drive wedge between Iran and its Arab neighbors, Lavrov claims

US-Israeli military operation aims to drive wedge between Iran and its Arab neighbors, Lavrov claims

Russia foreign minister says West in the Middle East operates on the principle of 'divide, pit against each other and rule'

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Russia, Ukraine confirm prisoner swap of 200 servicemen from each side
05.03.2026

Russia, Ukraine confirm prisoner swap of 200 servicemen from each side

Moscow, Kyiv to complete swap of 500 prisoners in total on Thursday, Friday, as part of deals reached in Geneva peace talks, says Russian presidential aide

India's Modi reiterates call for dialogue to end Mideast conflict
05.03.2026

India's Modi reiterates call for dialogue to end Mideast conflict

New Delhi denies allowing US Navy to use Indian ports amid ongoing Middle East conflict

Uzbekistan condemns drone strike on Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan exclave
05.03.2026

Uzbekistan condemns drone strike on Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan exclave

'Such actions are unacceptable,' Uzbek foreign minister says during phone call with Azerbaijani counterpart

Russia says Iran has not requested any assistance
05.03.2026

Russia says Iran has not requested any assistance

Moscow reiterates its unchanged position as US-Israel strikes escalate and Iran responds with retaliatory attacks

Pakistan reports its 1st polio case of 2026
05.03.2026

Pakistan reports its 1st polio case of 2026

4-year-old boy falls prey to crippling virus in Sujawal district of Sindh province