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March 29, 2026 72 visible stories Diplomacy & Power

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Pakistan PM appreciates Saudi Arabia for showing 'remarkable restraint' during West Asia tensions
The Hindu International • 1m ago

Pakistan PM appreciates Saudi Arabia for showing 'remarkable restraint' during West Asia tensions

Mr. Sharif was talking to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, who called on the Prime Minister, according to a statement by the PMO

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Over 2 dozen children among 33 bodies pulled from Kenyan mass grave: authorities
Fox News World • 1m ago

Over 2 dozen children among 33 bodies pulled from Kenyan mass grave: authorities

At least 33 bodies, including 25 children, were unearthed from a mass grave in Kericho, Kenya, as authorities investigate a reported hospital morgue transfer.

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Iran, US have expressed confidence in Pakistan to facilitate talks; will be honoured to host dialogue ‘in coming days’: FM Dar
Dawn • 1m ago

Iran, US have expressed confidence in Pakistan to facilitate talks; will be honoured to host dialogue ‘in coming days’: FM Dar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Sunday that both the US and Iran had expressed confidence in Pakistan to facilitate talks between them amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. He made these rem...

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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Pakistan Foreign Minister meets Egypt, Turkiye counterparts to discuss West Asia tensions
The Hindu International • 1m ago

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Pakistan Foreign Minister meets Egypt, Turkiye counterparts to discuss West Asia tensions

Iran Parliament speaker says U.S. plots ground attack despite diplomatic efforts

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Can Canada’s Left Regroup? A New Leader Will Try.
The New York Times World • 1m ago

Can Canada’s Left Regroup? A New Leader Will Try.

Seeking a comeback after voters flocked to Mark Carney’s Liberals, the New Democrats picked Avi Lewis, a scion of a leftist political dynasty.

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Italy and Bosnia chase World Cup return in history-laden playoff
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Italy and Bosnia chase World Cup return in history-laden playoff

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Italy and Bosnia chase World Cup return in history-laden playoff.

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