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Ramadan under the midnight sun: Faith and fasting in Russia’s Arctic

Ramadan under the midnight sun: Faith and fasting in Russia’s Arctic

When Ramadan falls near the summer equinox, Muslims in Russia’s Arctic regions sometimes fast for up to 23 hours

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Russia accuses Ukraine of targeting TurkStream gas infrastructure
12.03.2026

Russia accuses Ukraine of targeting TurkStream gas infrastructure

Kyiv says it struck an oil depot in southern Russia as Moscow accuses Ukraine of targeting a gas facility

Iraq reserves right to ‘legal action’ after foreign oil tankers attacked in its waters
12.03.2026

Iraq reserves right to ‘legal action’ after foreign oil tankers attacked in its waters

2 tankers targeted near Basra port in suspected sabotage, leaving one crew member dead, security official says

Kremlin says Russia-US cooperation could stabilize energy markets
12.03.2026

Kremlin says Russia-US cooperation could stabilize energy markets

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov comments on Russia-US talks in Miami, Ukrainian conflict, situation in Middle East

China’s parliament approves outline of latest 5-year plan, lasting through 2030
12.03.2026

China’s parliament approves outline of latest 5-year plan, lasting through 2030

Lawmakers also pass government work report, budget, and several key laws

Pakistan's premier flies to Saudi Arabia after phone call with Iranian president amid Mideast tensions
12.03.2026

Pakistan's premier flies to Saudi Arabia after phone call with Iranian president amid Mideast tensions

Shehbaz Sharif to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discuss ongoing tensions in region, according to state media