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Afghanistan to observe Eid al-Fitr on Thursday following moon sighting

Afghanistan to observe Eid al-Fitr on Thursday following moon sighting

Supreme Court announcement comes after moon sighting in several province

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Free navigation via Strait of Hormuz 'foremost priority’: Indian Premier Modi
18.03.2026

Free navigation via Strait of Hormuz 'foremost priority’: Indian Premier Modi

In phone call, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah discuss Middle East situation

China's top diplomat urges against further casualties in Mideast, vows efforts for ceasefire mediation
18.03.2026

China's top diplomat urges against further casualties in Mideast, vows efforts for ceasefire mediation

Wang Yi meets with UAE's special envoy for China, Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak

Russia condemns ‘murder’ of Iranian officials amid killing of Tehran’s security chief
18.03.2026

Russia condemns ‘murder’ of Iranian officials amid killing of Tehran’s security chief

Kremlin spokesman says Moscow condemns actions aimed at ‘causing harm to the health’ of representatives of Iran’s leadership

Indonesia suspends Gaza troop deployment amid Middle East tensions
18.03.2026

Indonesia suspends Gaza troop deployment amid Middle East tensions

Jakarta had pledged 8,000 peacekeepers but deployment delayed amid US-Israel war on Iran

Russia says ready to mediate in Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict if both sides request
18.03.2026

Russia says ready to mediate in Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict if both sides request

Moscow concerned about escalating situation between Islamabad and Kabul, says presidential envoy, adds Russia would like to see ‘transition to detente in relations’