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North Korea signals support for Iran's new supreme leader

North Korea signals support for Iran's new supreme leader

Pyongyang strongly denounces US-Israeli attacks on Iran

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Pakistani Premier Sharif congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei on his appointment as Iran's new supreme leader
10.03.2026

Pakistani Premier Sharif congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei on his appointment as Iran's new supreme leader

'I am confident that the new Supreme Leader would guide Iran towards peace, stability and prosperity, in the years ahead,' says Shehbaz Sharif

China defense chief Dong tells military to shape ‘internal, external stability’
10.03.2026

China defense chief Dong tells military to shape ‘internal, external stability’

Chinese military should ‘serve broader political and diplomatic agenda … firmly grasp the strategic initiative,’ Dong says

Australia proposes temporary visitor ban from some countries amid Mideast conflict
10.03.2026

Australia proposes temporary visitor ban from some countries amid Mideast conflict

'In these circumstances, it is vital that government can respond appropriately, including by placing temporary limitations on the ability of certain cohorts of non-citizens from travelling to Australia,' says assistant citizenship minister

Pakistan condemns Israeli military actions in Lebanon, urges international action
10.03.2026

Pakistan condemns Israeli military actions in Lebanon, urges international action

Foreign Ministry says attacks violate Lebanese sovereignty, demands Israel’s withdrawal from occupied territory

Russian foreign minister discusses situation in Mideast with Iranian, Saudi counterparts
10.03.2026

Russian foreign minister discusses situation in Mideast with Iranian, Saudi counterparts

Sergey Lavrov holds phone call with Iranian, Saudi foreign ministers amid Putin's discussions with Trump, Pezeshkian