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Belgium PM clarifies 'normalize ties with Russia' remarks

Belgium’s Prime Minister Bart De Wever clarified his controversial remarks about “normalizing ties with Russia,” stressing that any normalization is only possible after peace is achieved in Ukraine.

19 Mar 2026-17:57
Footage released of Israeli strike on Iranian missile ships in Caspian Sea - VIDEO

Israel has carried out strikes against Iranian navy missile boats in the Caspian Sea.

19 Mar 2026-09:35
Qatar condemns Israeli strikes on gas facilities linked to Iran

Qatar has condemned Israel for targeting natural gas facilities connected to Iran’s South Pars field, calling the attacks “dangerous and irresponsible” amid rising regional tensions.

18 Mar 2026-17:45
Wang Yi: China will continue mediating for Middle East ceasefire

China will continue its diplomatic efforts to help secure a ceasefire in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said, stressing that the conflict “should never have happened” and must come to an end.

18 Mar 2026-14:27
Poland rules out sending troops to Iran, Tusk says

Donald Tusk said Poland will not send troops to Iran, stressing that the conflict does not directly impact the country’s security.

17 Mar 2026-16:30
Russia sets new demands on Ukraine beyond territory: ISW

Institute for the Study of War (ISW) says Russia is unwilling to end the war in Ukraine unless all of its broader demands are met—even if Kyiv makes territorial concessions.

17 Mar 2026-15:00
Iran rocked by explosions in Tehran, major cities

Massive explosions have been reported in multiple Iranian cities, including Tehran, Ahvaz, Isfahan, and Shiraz.

17 Mar 2026-13:45
No appetite in EU for energy deals with Russia, Kallas says

The European Union has no interest in striking energy deals with Russia, even behind closed doors, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Tuesday amid rising energy prices.

17 Mar 2026-13:14
Explosions reported in Jerusalem after missile alerts from Iran

Israel’s Home Front Command has reported missile launches from Iran aimed at central Israel and Jerusalem.

16 Mar 2026-17:57
White House: Trump-Xi meeting could be delayed amid Iran war focus

The White House said on March 16 that Donald Trump’s upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is not at risk but could be postponed due to the U.S. president’s focus on the Iran war.

16 Mar 2026-17:34

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