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South Korea’s top diplomat avoids commenting on US request for warship deployment in Middle East

South Korea’s top diplomat avoids commenting on US request for warship deployment in Middle East

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun says it's difficult for him to comment at this time on any discussion with Washington

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Türkiye commends constitutional referendum in Kazakhstan
16.03.2026

Türkiye commends constitutional referendum in Kazakhstan

Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry says it hopes approved constitutional amendments will benefit the country

Lavrov says Palestinian issue 'conveniently forgotten' amid US-Israel-Iran escalation
16.03.2026

Lavrov says Palestinian issue 'conveniently forgotten' amid US-Israel-Iran escalation

Russia's foreign minister comments on Palestine, Iran mediation, Ukraine settlement and Kenyan citizens' military service in Russian army

Beijing cautious on joining Trump’s Strait of Hormuz coalition plans
16.03.2026

Beijing cautious on joining Trump’s Strait of Hormuz coalition plans

China in talks with all parties to de-escalate regional tension, while Trump says Beijing visit dependent on China's response to global call to police Strait of Hormuz

Sri Lanka introduces weekly fuel quota amid supply uncertainty
16.03.2026

Sri Lanka introduces weekly fuel quota amid supply uncertainty

Island nation introduces QR-based fuel quotas as Strait of Hormuz disruption raises supply fears

Japan raises Strait of Hormuz shipping safety with US in call on Middle East tensions
16.03.2026

Japan raises Strait of Hormuz shipping safety with US in call on Middle East tensions

Tokyo stresses importance of navigation security for global energy supplies