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Pakistan, UN chief discuss Mideast tensions amid US-Iran indirect talks

Pakistan, UN chief discuss Mideast tensions amid US-Iran indirect talks

Pakistani foreign minister reaffirms commitment to diplomacy as UN chief backs efforts

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Kyrgyzstan begins printing its own national currency for 1st time in history
27.03.2026

Kyrgyzstan begins printing its own national currency for 1st time in history

President Sadyr Japarov says Kyrgyzstan received international certificate confirming that it meets all necessary standards and requirements for currency production

Chinese ships abort Strait of Hormuz voyage amid Mideast conflict
27.03.2026

Chinese ships abort Strait of Hormuz voyage amid Mideast conflict

Two Cosco vessels turn back after attempting passage

India approves new Russian S-400 missiles under fresh $25B defense procurement plan
27.03.2026

India approves new Russian S-400 missiles under fresh $25B defense procurement plan

New approvals include air defense tracking system and armor-piercing tank ammunition for Indian Army

Russian parliament proposes ban on internet usage for children under age of 14
27.03.2026

Russian parliament proposes ban on internet usage for children under age of 14

Access should be granted to children only after receiving a passport, says State Duma's Committee for Family Protection head

France becomes 1st EU nation to sign 'visiting forces' pact with Philippines
27.03.2026

France becomes 1st EU nation to sign 'visiting forces' pact with Philippines

Pact allows 2 nations to deploy military personnel in each other's territory, expand defense collaboration