Russian authorities arrest 2 journalists on various charges

Oleg Roldugin, journalist for Novaya Gazeta, detained for 48 hours on charges of illegal use and transfer of personal data, while Federal Security Service arrested another journalist from Chita for allegedly providing intelligence to Ukraine

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Russian authorities arrest 2 journalists on various charges

Iran seeks info on cargoes, destinations of Thai vessels for passage in Strait of Hormuz:, Thai foreign minister

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Full restoration of gas operation in conflict-hit Mideast to take 5 years: Malaysian premier

'Even if war ends tomorrow, according to Sheikh Tamim, it will take at least 3 years for minor repairs before gas operations can resume,' Anwar relays Qatari emir's remarks09 April 2026

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NATO envoys seek to know how Tokyo deals with US demands on Japan trip: Report

Nearly all member states expected to visit on unprecedented scale, reports Japanese broadcaster NHK09 April 2026

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Chinese top diplomat says Beijing ready to sustain positive ties with North Korea

North Korean foreign minister hosts counterpart from China in 1st visit in 7 years09 April 2026

Chinese military slams 'disinformation' on claims of supplies to Iranian military, satellite images of US bases

Beijing pushes back on reports alleging China’s largest chipmaker supplied chipmaking equipment to Iran, Chinese commercial satellite firm shared images of US military bases in Mideast09 April 2026

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World leaders voice concern over Israeli strikes on Lebanon in calls with Pakistani prime minister

Shehbaz Sharif holds separate calls with leaders about Israeli attacks on Lebanon09 April 2026

China’s EV and hybrid exports soar as Iran war spikes fuel prices

March shipments hit a record 349,000 units, up 140% year-on-year, even as domestic EV sales in China continue to slide09 April 2026

Australian premier says US-Iran ceasefire must cover Lebanon amid Israeli attacks

Anthony Albanese warns two-week truce should include Lebanon, as airstrikes kill hundreds and spark national mourning09 April 2026

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On China trip, Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng vows 'reconciliation'

Cheng Li-wun makes remarks during visit to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, founding figure of her KMT party09 April 2026

China’s Wang Yi to visit North Korea ahead of potential Trump trip to Beijing

Visit to Pyongyang seen as part of broader diplomatic activity in region09 April 2026

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Bangladesh court gives death penalty to 2 policemen over killing of key uprising figure

Killing of university student Abu Sayed on July 16, 2024 helped spark uprising that eventually ousted Sheikh Hasina government09 April 2026

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Russian authorities arrest 2 journalists on various charges

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Pakistani prime minister 'engaged in securing Lebanon ceasefire,' says defense chief

Japan seeks alternate routes for energy sources amid Hormuz uncertainty

China stresses diplomatic solution on eve of expected US-Iran talks in Pakistan

Former junta chief takes oath as Myanmar’s new president

Xi tells Taiwan’s opposition leader he’s confident island will 'get together' with China, stresses cooperation

'Human dignity non-negotiable': S.Korea’s Lee shares video of Palestinian child allegedly abused by Israeli soldiers

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