Pakistan struggles to stay neutral as the Iran war intensifies

Pakistan struggles to stay neutral as the Iran war intensifies

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Pakistan is walking a tightrope as the Iran war intensifies, with that balance growing more precarious with each passing day. Islamabad has so far pursued cautious diplomacy, condemning the strikes on Iran, while simultaneously urging de-escalation. But analysts warn it cannot remain insulated from competing pressures. “Pakistan…

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SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Ukraine in spotlight as Russian strikes surge

SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Ukraine in spotlight as Russian strikes surge

👉 Visit the Official SleepLean Website The Security Council is met for an open briefing on Ukraine, requested by European members following Kyiv’s 18 March letter citing a surge in Russian strikes. Inside the country, attacks continue to take a heavy toll: since 19 March, at least 25 civilians have reportedly been killed and more…

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Dire fertiliser shortage a lurking threat due to Hormuz crisis

Dire fertiliser shortage a lurking threat due to Hormuz crisis

At the centre of it lies the Strait of Hormuz – one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints – which carries around a quarter of global seaborne oil, along with significant volumes of liquefied natural gas and fertilisers, according to a recent UN report. To better understand the implications of this disruption, and the findings…

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UN calls for solidarity and political will to stamp out racial discrimination

UN calls for solidarity and political will to stamp out racial discrimination

The crowd gathered outside Sharpeville police station on 21 March 1960 “came armed not with weapons, but with conviction – not to divide society, but to claim their dignity within it,” General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock recalled in her opening remarks.  But the annual commemoration is about much more than one notorious incident, she said, as racism clearly persists in every corner of the world.  Sinister…

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War in the Middle East: Cultural treasures damaged, with more at risk

War in the Middle East: Cultural treasures damaged, with more at risk

In Iran, these sites include Golestan Palace, Chehel Sotoun Palace in Isfahan, Masjed-e Jame mosque (also in Isfahan) and buildings located near Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley. UNESCO alerts These treasures feature on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List, along with Israel’s White City of Tel-Aviv and Tyre in Lebanon, which have also sustained damage in the…

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A city opens its doors to the world: New York and the United Nations

A city opens its doors to the world: New York and the United Nations

Eight decades on, the aspiration for peace, dignity and equality still resonates as the UN marks 80 years of its existence in New York City – a place now inseparable from the organization’s global identity…but not always destined to be its home. Hunter (now Lehman) college in the New York borough of The Bronx was…

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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 23 March: Civilians bear brunt of ongoing war

MIDDLE EAST LIVE 23 March: Civilians bear brunt of ongoing war

👉 Visit the Official SleepLean Website The war in the Middle East is well into its fourth week and the humanitarian emergency it has sparked continues to be the focus of international attention, along with the energy crisis caused by attacks on shipping in key Strait of Hormuz and other oil and gas infrastructure in…

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House of Commons returns as Iran war continues and audit reports due – National

House of Commons returns as Iran war continues and audit reports due – National

By Catherine Morrison The Canadian Press Posted March 23, 2026 8:25 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Members of Parliament are back in the House of Commons today, where the government is expected to face tough questions about new auditor general reports and the ongoing war in Iran. Auditor…

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What’s at stake in 3 upcoming byelections for the House of Commons – National

What’s at stake in 3 upcoming byelections for the House of Commons – National

Three byelections are being held on April 13 and the results could have an impact on both the makeup of Parliament and how long it lasts. Here’s a primer on how things could change. Where are the byelections? The votes are in two Liberal stronghold seats in the Toronto area and one contested riding in Quebec, north of Montreal. Story continues below advertisement Voters…

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U.S. will hold off strikes on Iran’s power plants for 5 days, Trump says – National

U.S. will hold off strikes on Iran’s power plants for 5 days, Trump says – National

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, saying the U.S. would hold off on strikes against Iranian power plants for five days. Shortly after Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social site, Iranian state television put up a graphic that…

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