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Russia claims about 100 French private military contractors operate worldwide

Russia claims about 100 French private military contractors operate worldwide

Moscow says French contractors provide training to Ukrainian forces, active in multiple countries

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Pakistan to accelerate exports of food supplies to Gulf nations amid Mideast conflict
26.03.2026

Pakistan to accelerate exports of food supplies to Gulf nations amid Mideast conflict

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs meeting to review export of surplus food items to Middle East, Pakistan’s port and maritime operations

26 dead, search for 6 missing continues after bus plunges into Bangladesh's Padma River
26.03.2026

26 dead, search for 6 missing continues after bus plunges into Bangladesh's Padma River

Bus carrying about 40 passengers plunged into river while boarding ferry in Rajbari district in central Bangladesh

Philippines imports 700,000 barrels of Russian crude oil amid Mideast conflict
26.03.2026

Philippines imports 700,000 barrels of Russian crude oil amid Mideast conflict

Manila taking all possible measures to tackle rising fuel prices, supply shortages, says Malacanang Presidential Palace

Ukrainian president arrives in Saudi Arabia
26.03.2026

Ukrainian president arrives in Saudi Arabia

'We appreciate the support and support of those who are willing to work with us for security,' Zelenskyy says

Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to become full member of UK-led 10-country military coalition
26.03.2026

Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to become full member of UK-led 10-country military coalition

Ukraine’s president expresses gratitude for enhanced partnership status given to Kyiv last November, says Kyiv ‘ready to move forward’