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Türkiye welcomes ceasefire between Pakistan, Afghanistan for Muslim Eid holiday

Türkiye welcomes ceasefire between Pakistan, Afghanistan for Muslim Eid holiday

Ankara expresses hope truce will be observed and leads to lasting peace, prosperity for both nations

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Spain, Ukraine sign series of bilateral documents during Zelenskyy's visit to Madrid
18.03.2026

Spain, Ukraine sign series of bilateral documents during Zelenskyy's visit to Madrid

Ukraine's president meets with Spanish premier, leadership of engineering and technology group Sener in Madrid

Taiwan changes 'Korea' to 'South Korea' in immigration system
18.03.2026

Taiwan changes 'Korea' to 'South Korea' in immigration system

Move comes after Taipei protested Seoul’s labeling of the island as ‘China (Taiwan)’

Pakistan’s president urges restraint after killing of Iranian security chief
18.03.2026

Pakistan’s president urges restraint after killing of Iranian security chief

Pakistani prime minister separately speaks with Oman’s sultan, calls for dialogue amid escalating Middle East attacks

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