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

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

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New Zealand moves to tighten immigration rules
18.03.2026

New Zealand moves to tighten immigration rules

'We are committed to ensuring we continue to attract the skilled people we need, while making it easier to address migrant exploitation, serious criminals, and immigration breaches,' says Immigration minister

Japanese premier may seek cooperation on US 'Golden Dome' system in talks with Trump
18.03.2026

Japanese premier may seek cooperation on US 'Golden Dome' system in talks with Trump

Sanae Takaichi expected to discuss range of topics with US President Donald Trump including purchasing Alaskan crude oil, $100 million joint shipbuilding project

China to remain in communication with US over Trump visit: Foreign Ministry
18.03.2026

China to remain in communication with US over Trump visit: Foreign Ministry

US president's visit to Beijing could take place ‘in about 5 weeks’ instead of initial schedule of March 31-April 2

South Korea signs letter of intent with 6 UN agencies to host AI hub
18.03.2026

South Korea signs letter of intent with 6 UN agencies to host AI hub

Hub aims to bring together UN bodies, country's public and private sectors to develop solutions to global challenges

China's top diplomat says 'power politics, unilateral bullying' have no future
18.03.2026

China's top diplomat says 'power politics, unilateral bullying' have no future

'Certain major powers resort to force willfully, posing a serious threat to world peace and stability,' Wang Yi says in interview with local media