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March 29, 2026 25 visible stories Diplomacy & Power

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March 29, 2026

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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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India World
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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of shelling outskirts of eastern city, killing and wounding civilians
The Hindu International 1m ago

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of shelling outskirts of eastern city, killing and wounding civilians

Afghan deputy government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat said that “mortars and other heavy weaponry” were used Sunday afternoon to strike rural areas and civilian homes on the outskirts of the city of Asadabad in Kunar Provi...

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India World
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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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India World
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Cuba is not alone, deputy FM says as US threats grow
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Cuba is not alone, deputy FM says as US threats grow

Cuba's deputy foreign minister says island will resist US pressure as sanctions deepen, blackouts and tensions escalate.

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Pakistan will be honoured to facilitate talks between U.S. and Iran: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
The Hindu International 1m ago

Pakistan will be honoured to facilitate talks between U.S. and Iran: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

Dar said that he also briefed the visiting dignitaries on the prospects of potential U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad

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Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars
The Hindu International 1m ago

Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars

The Hindu International is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars.

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BBC World

Public broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

BBC Asia

Regional desk

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

The Guardian World

Newspaper

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Left -3

The New York Times World

Newspaper

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Left -3

NPR World

Public radio

Live
US 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

CNN World

Cable network

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +3

New York Post World

Tabloid

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +4

The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

The Japan Times

National daily

Live
Japan 3 items

Live

Center 0

The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

Dawn

National daily

Live
Pakistan 3 items

Live

Center 0

The Hindu International

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

NDTV World

Broadcaster

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

Live
Philippines 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

China Daily World

State-backed daily

Live
China 3 items

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Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Center 0

Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Right +1

The Korea Herald

National daily

Live
Korea 0 items

No parsable items

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Taiwan News

Digital daily

Live
Taiwan 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Left -1

Reuters World

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

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Reuters Business

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

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The Jakarta Post

National daily

Retrying
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HTTP 404

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Euronews World

Broadcast network

Retrying
Global 0 items

HTTP 404

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