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North Korea’s Kim reelected as president of state affairs commission

North Korea’s Kim reelected as president of state affairs commission

Reappointment marks Kim's third consecutive term

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India’s Modi reiterates call for freedom of navigation amid closure of Strait of Hormuz
21.03.2026

India’s Modi reiterates call for freedom of navigation amid closure of Strait of Hormuz

In phone call with Iranian president, Indian premier 'condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the region'

Australia has 'done what has been asked to do' on Iran: Premier Albanese
21.03.2026

Australia has 'done what has been asked to do' on Iran: Premier Albanese

Canberra's reaction follows Trump saying they 'should get involved' in Iran

Russia summons Israeli ambassador to strongly protest over attack on RT journalists
20.03.2026

Russia summons Israeli ambassador to strongly protest over attack on RT journalists

Russian Foreign Ministry asks ambassador Oded Joseph 'a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the incident and to prevent such practices in the future'

North Korea's Kim oversees war drills, showcases new battle tanks
20.03.2026

North Korea's Kim oversees war drills, showcases new battle tanks

Large-scale joint military drills involving infantry, tanks, drones held at training base near capital Pyongyang

Russia, China, Türkiye ready to facilitate political resolution of Middle East conflict
20.03.2026

Russia, China, Türkiye ready to facilitate political resolution of Middle East conflict

Russian Foreign Ministry calls on US, Israel to stop military campaign against Iran