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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits China’s Xinjiang region, no immediate damage reported

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits China’s Xinjiang region, no immediate damage reported

Quake strikes near Urumqi at shallow depth, USGS says

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Malaysia orders remote work for government staff from April 15 over ‘global energy crisis’
01.04.2026

Malaysia orders remote work for government staff from April 15 over ‘global energy crisis’

'I want to stress that the government is taking steps to cushion the impact of the global energy crisis through initiatives to support the people,' Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says

Indonesia condemns Israeli law on Palestinian prisoners, urges UN intervention
01.04.2026

Indonesia condemns Israeli law on Palestinian prisoners, urges UN intervention

Jakarta asks Israel to ‘immediately’ revoke legislation that imposes death penalty on Palestinian prisoners

India launches world’s ‘largest’ census, adds caste data for 1st time since independence
01.04.2026

India launches world’s ‘largest’ census, adds caste data for 1st time since independence

Two-phase exercise includes 33 questions, digital self-enumeration for first time

'Strategic choice': Top diplomat denies South Korea pursuing nuclear weapons
01.04.2026

'Strategic choice': Top diplomat denies South Korea pursuing nuclear weapons

Cho Hyun's denial comes following speculation that Seoul's pursuit of nuclear fuel cycle modernization and nuclear-powered submarines allegedly signals intention to pursue nuclear weapons or develop latent capabilities

Armenian prime minister arrives in Russia for working visit
01.04.2026

Armenian prime minister arrives in Russia for working visit

Nikol Pashinyan scheduled to meet with President Vladimir Putin