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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, in location given as Islamabad, Pakistan, released April 25, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Iran shared 'views and considerations' with Pakistan on ending war, Araghchi says

Asked about Tehran's ⁠reservations about US positions in the talks, an Iranian diplomatic source in Islamabad told Reuters: "Principally, Iranian side will not accept maximalist demands....

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Iran’s FM meets Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir

Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing attends a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 25 September, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Myanmar's military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships

Indian flag is seen in this illustration taken April 25, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/ File Photo

India vying for a role in Middle East peace

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India allows ethanol, synthetic blends in Aviation Turbine Fuel

The ASEAN flag is placed alongside the flags of its member countries ahead of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat in Langkawi, Malaysia January 17, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

Thailand offers backing for Myanmar's bid to normalise ASEAN ties

Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev attends the annual extended session of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' board in Moscow, Russia, March 4, 2026. Photo: Sputnik/Sergei Fadeichev/Pool via REUTERS

Russian interior minister arrives in North Korea for talks

Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate for South Korea's Democratic Party, prepares for the second televised debate for the upcoming presidential election in Seoul, South Korea, May 23, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/Pool/File Photo

South Korea’s Lee says claim that minister leaked classified intel is ‘absurd’

Vessels depart a port in Tomakomai, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, where a tsunami warning was issued following an earthquake, 20 April 2026, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS

Japan eases back tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage

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Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued

Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate for South Korea's Democratic Party, prepares for the second televised debate for the upcoming presidential election in Seoul, South Korea, May 23, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/Pool/File Photo

South Korea's Lee to seek big boost in economic ties in summit with India's Modi

A test-launch of 600 mm-calibre multiple rocket launchers is overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (not pictured), North Korea, March 14, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. Photo: KCNA via REUTERS/File photo

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast

Indian flag is seen in this illustration taken April 25, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/ File Photo

India summons Iranian envoy over firing at India-flagged ships in Hormuz