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India’s Modi reiterates call for freedom of navigation amid closure of Strait of Hormuz

India’s Modi reiterates call for freedom of navigation amid closure of Strait of Hormuz

In phone call with Iranian president, Indian premier 'condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the region'

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US lifts sanctions on fertilizer producer, key Belarusian financial institutions
19.03.2026

US lifts sanctions on fertilizer producer, key Belarusian financial institutions

President Alexander Lukashenko pardons 250 people following meeting with US presidential envoy in Minsk

Zelenskyy says US signals possible imminent Russia talks
19.03.2026

Zelenskyy says US signals possible imminent Russia talks

Ukrainian president warns Moscow may enter negotiations from stronger position due to Middle East crisis, frozen $103.8B EU aid to Kyiv

Japanese premier says she has ‘specific proposals to calm down global markets’ amid Mideast tensions
19.03.2026

Japanese premier says she has ‘specific proposals to calm down global markets’ amid Mideast tensions

Trump has shown 'deep trust in Japan,' and 'unwavering commitment to Japan-US Alliance,' says Takaichi ahead of summit with US president

China warns Mideast conflict directly affects global energy, trade, urging end to military operations
19.03.2026

China warns Mideast conflict directly affects global energy, trade, urging end to military operations

'No winners in prolonged conflict,' top Chinese diplomat tells British counterpart over phone, adds ceasefire, end to hostilities mirror common aspiration of int'l community

Russia says another round of war prisoner exchange with Ukraine being prepared
19.03.2026

Russia says another round of war prisoner exchange with Ukraine being prepared

Russian Human Rights Commissioner says Moscow hopes to free civilians captured by Ukraine in Kursk region