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South Korean Navy chief suspended for 1 month over alleged involvement in Yoon’s martial law bid

South Korean Navy chief suspended for 1 month over alleged involvement in Yoon’s martial law bid

Decision comes after Defense Ministry decided on disciplinary action against Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Kang Dong-gil

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China blasts attacks on schools as US 1st lady presides over UN meeting
03.03.2026

China blasts attacks on schools as US 1st lady presides over UN meeting

Chinese UN ambassador says ‘all parties to conflicts’ should protect children as conflicts escalate in Middle East

India’s Modi speaks to Gulf leaders, condemns sovereignty violations amid Mideast tensions
03.03.2026

India’s Modi speaks to Gulf leaders, condemns sovereignty violations amid Mideast tensions

Premier Narendra Modi holds calls with leaders of Oman, Qatar, Kuwait as US, Israeli, Iranian airstrikes continue

Pakistan's foreign minister pushes for Mideast de-escalation, says held 'shuttle communication' with Saudi Arabia, Iran
03.03.2026

Pakistan's foreign minister pushes for Mideast de-escalation, says held 'shuttle communication' with Saudi Arabia, Iran

Ishaq Dar says Islamabad objected to US demand of no enrichment as 'peaceful use of nuclear energy was a legitimate right' of Iran

4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Russia's resort city of Sochi
03.03.2026

4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Russia's resort city of Sochi

Russian, European monitoring centers register tremors in the Black Sea; no casualties or destruction reported

Russian, Bruneian foreign ministers discuss expanding cooperation in energy, agriculture, finance, and tourism
03.03.2026

Russian, Bruneian foreign ministers discuss expanding cooperation in energy, agriculture, finance, and tourism

Sergey Lavrov, Erywan Yusof review current state, prospects of ties as countries mark 35th anniversary of relations