Asia - Pacific

Japan hints at dispatching forces to Strait of Hormuz for minesweeping after ceasefire

Japan hints at dispatching forces to Strait of Hormuz for minesweeping after ceasefire

Japan imports about 90% of its crude oil from Middle East, most of which passes through narrow waterway

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11 killed, 3 missing in South Korean factory fire
20.03.2026

11 killed, 3 missing in South Korean factory fire

59 suffer serious injuries as authorities conduct identification procedures, search operations

Pakistani premier says Türkiye played ‘constructive role’ in ceasefire with Afghanistan
19.03.2026

Pakistani premier says Türkiye played ‘constructive role’ in ceasefire with Afghanistan

Shehbaz Sharif expresses Pakistan's 'readiness to support efforts aimed at de-escalation, dialogue' in Middle East

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