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Kazakhstan says Trump has invited president to next Board of Peace meeting, G20 summit

Kazakhstan says Trump has invited president to next Board of Peace meeting, G20 summit

Trump sends letter to Tokayev, appreciating their meeting at inaugural Board of Peace session held in February, according to Kazakhstan’s presidential press secretary

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Chinese military to hold talks with EU, NATO in Brussels next week: Report
19.03.2026

Chinese military to hold talks with EU, NATO in Brussels next week: Report

Talks scheduled amid heightened tensions in Mideast as US-Israel war with Iran continues

At least 18 killed as heavy rain, strong winds batter Pakistan’s Karachi
19.03.2026

At least 18 killed as heavy rain, strong winds batter Pakistan’s Karachi

Wall collapses, lightning strikes reported across low-income areas

China ‘shocked’ over Israeli defense chief’s remarks on targeting Iranian officials
19.03.2026

China ‘shocked’ over Israeli defense chief’s remarks on targeting Iranian officials

Israel Katz said Israeli Premier Netanyahu ‘authorized the army to eliminate any senior Iranian figure... without the need for additional approval’

Anutin Charnvirakul re-elected as Thailand's prime minister
19.03.2026

Anutin Charnvirakul re-elected as Thailand's prime minister

Anutin of Bhumjaithai Party secured support of 293 lawmakers in 500-seat lower house

Australia ‘deeply concerned’ over attack on Qatar gas facility
19.03.2026

Australia ‘deeply concerned’ over attack on Qatar gas facility

Prime Minister Albanese urges de-escalation, warns of risks to global energy supplies