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Zelensky calls for more pressure on Russia after overnight attacks
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Zelensky calls for more pressure on Russia after overnight attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for increased international pressure on Russia following a series of deadly overnight
Russia launches ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine
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Russia launches ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine

Russia launched a missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, resulting in injuries and multiple fires across several districts.
Iran ready to increase economic ties with Uzbekistan to $5 Billion
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Iran ready to increase economic ties with Uzbekistan to $5 Billion

Iran and Uzbekistan have reaffirmed their commitment to significantly enhance economic relations, aiming to boost annual bilateral trade
China announces additional 34% tariff on US goods in retaliation to President Trump’s tariffs
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China announces additional 34% tariff on US goods in retaliation to President Trump’s tariffs

China announced the imposition of a 34% tariff on all imports from the United States, effective April 10.
China, US make first-known military contact since Trump's inauguration
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China, US make first-known military contact since Trump’s inauguration

In a significant development, U.S. and Chinese military officials convened in Shanghai this week for the first working-level
Russia ready to ramp up military support to Alliance of Sahel States’s joint force
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Russia ready to ramp up military support to Alliance of Sahel States’s joint force

Russia has expressed its readiness to enhance military support to the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali,
China strongly opposes US tariffs, vows countermeasures - Commerce Ministry
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China strongly opposes US tariffs, vows countermeasures – Commerce Ministry

China's Ministry of Commerce has expressed strong opposition to the United States' recent decision to impose additional tariffs
Myanmar’s military government announces temporary ceasefire to aid quake efforts as the death toll tops 3,000
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Myanmar’s military government announces temporary ceasefire to aid quake efforts as the death toll tops 3,000

In the aftermath of a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar, the country's military government has declared
Trump’s Ukraine ceasefire proposals do not address ‘root causes’ of war, Moscow claims
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Trump’s Ukraine ceasefire proposals do not address ‘root causes’ of war, Moscow claims

Russian officials have expressed reservations about U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed ceasefire plan for Ukraine, asserting that it
US State Department approves sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to Philippines for $5.6 billion
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US State Department approves sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to Philippines for $5.6 billion

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, a
Russia warns U.S. of 'Catastrophic' consequences over Iran strike threats
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Russia warns U.S. of ‘Catastrophic’ consequences over Iran strike threats

Russia has issued a stern warning to the United States, emphasizing that any military strikes on Iran could
China conducts large-scale military drills around Taiwan
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China conducts large-scale military drills around Taiwan

China has initiated large-scale joint military exercises involving its army, navy, air force, and rocket forces around Taiwan.
Putin orders spring military draft, calling up 160,000 Russians for service
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Putin orders spring military draft, calling up 160,000 Russians for service

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree initiating the annual spring military conscription, aiming to enlist 160,000
Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan sign historical treaty to boost regional cooperation
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Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan sign historical treaty to boost regional cooperation

In a landmark summit held in Khujand, Tajikistan's second-largest city, the presidents of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan have
Putin proposes an interim government in Ukraine under UN supervision
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Putin proposes an interim government in Ukraine under UN supervision

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed establishing a temporary United Nations-supervised administration in Ukraine to organize new elections
Russia's Putin launches nuclear-powered submarine "Perm" with zircon missiles
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Russia’s Putin launches nuclear-powered submarine “Perm” with zircon missiles

Russian President Vladimir Putin officiated the launch of the nuclear-powered submarine "Perm," the first vessel specifically designed to
Vietnam to cut tariff on US imports to avoid Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
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Vietnam to cut tariff on US imports to avoid Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

In a move to mitigate potential trade tensions with the United States, Vietnam has announced plans to reduce
US says Russia and Ukraine agree to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea
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US says Russia and Ukraine agree to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea

The United States announced on March 25, 2025, that it has brokered separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia
Feature post: Trump offers to take control of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants in ceasefire deal
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Trump offers to take control of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants in ceasefire deal

In a recent development, U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed that American entities assume control of Ukraine's nuclear
Putin agrees to 30-day halt on energy facility strikes but no full Ukraine ceasefire
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Putin agrees to 30-day halt on energy facility strikes but no full Ukraine ceasefire

WASHINGTON, March 18 - Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to stop attacking Ukrainian energy facilities temporarily