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China evacuates 10,000 citizens from Middle East amid US-Israel attacks on Iran

China evacuates 10,000 citizens from Middle East amid US-Israel attacks on Iran

Foreign Ministry urges Chinese nationals not to travel to Iran’s neighboring countries

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Pentagon, Japanese defense chiefs discuss US, Israel, Iran conflict
10.03.2026

Pentagon, Japanese defense chiefs discuss US, Israel, Iran conflict

Japan ‘closely monitoring developments with grave concern,’ Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi tells Pete Hegseth

Afghanistan seeks 'appropriate' solution after ‘wrongful detention’ designation by US
10.03.2026

Afghanistan seeks 'appropriate' solution after ‘wrongful detention’ designation by US

Kabul says foreigners detained for violating local laws, rejects accusations of bargaining

Thailand orders work from home, use of stairs as Middle East oil crisis hits
10.03.2026

Thailand orders work from home, use of stairs as Middle East oil crisis hits

Energy-saving measures include avoiding neckties, suspension of overseas trips, promoting online meetings

Russia, Ukraine claim territorial gains in Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk regions
10.03.2026

Russia, Ukraine claim territorial gains in Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk regions

Moscow reports only 15-17% of Donetsk remains in Ukrainian hands, while Kyiv says its forces have retaken nearly entire Dnipropetrovsk region

India orders to 'regulate' gas supply for 'priority sectors' amid Mideast impact on energy supplies
10.03.2026

India orders to 'regulate' gas supply for 'priority sectors' amid Mideast impact on energy supplies

Hotel, restaurant industry in various Indian cities flag shortage of commercial cooking gas cylinders