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China to provide humanitarian aid to Iran after killing of schoolgirls amid US-Israeli attacks

China to provide humanitarian aid to Iran after killing of schoolgirls amid US-Israeli attacks

Red Cross Society of China to provide $200,000 to Iranian Red Crescent after at least 150 schoolgirls killed on Feb. 28 when US, Israel initiated military attacks on Iran

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Asian powers tread carefully as Iran war raises energy and trade risks
13.03.2026

Asian powers tread carefully as Iran war raises energy and trade risks

Asian nations have kept a cautious approach in responding to the US-Israel war with Iran

Explosion kills 6 police officers in northwest Pakistan
13.03.2026

Explosion kills 6 police officers in northwest Pakistan

Blast occurred near police vehicle amid Pakistan-led military operation in Afghanistan

Malaysia warns airlines may need to suspend flights if fuel prices keep rising
13.03.2026

Malaysia warns airlines may need to suspend flights if fuel prices keep rising

Airlines could reduce some flights if fuel prices continue rising following US-Israel attacks on Iran, Malaysia’s transport minister warns

Afghan government says 4 killed in fresh airstrikes by Pakistan
13.03.2026

Afghan government says 4 killed in fresh airstrikes by Pakistan

Strikes reported in Kabul, Kandahar, Paktia and Paktika provinces, says Afghan official while Islamabad yet to react to claims

Australia to release 6 days' worth of oil stockpile amid Mideast tensions
13.03.2026

Australia to release 6 days' worth of oil stockpile amid Mideast tensions

‘There is a war. I think war ticks the boxes of crisis,’ says Energy Minister Chris Bowen