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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged an end to the violence between Israel and Hezbollah, warning that Lebanon shouldn't suffer the same fate as Gaza. He highlighted the regional conflict's devastating impact on civilians and announced the appointment of a special envoy to address the crisis.

The Indian government has significantly increased tobacco taxes and revamped the tax structure, raising GST on cigarettes and introducing new excise duties. This aims to curb consumption and generate revenue, aligning with WHO recommendations.

Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service reports that Russia is pressuring migrants without citizenship to join the military by creating difficult living conditions. They note a significant increase in expulsions and propose stricter penalties for foreigners, aiming to incentivize service in the army as a path to citizenship.

QatarEnergy has declared force majeure on LNG contracts with China, Italy, Belgium, and South Korea after Iranian missile strikes damaged its infrastructure. The attacks disrupted operations, prompting an assessment of extensive damages and potential revenue losses.

Iran has targeted Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City with ballistic missiles, causing damage to liquefied natural gas facilities but resulting in no reported casualties. The strikes come amid heightened tensions following the US-Israeli military offensive against Iran.

The U.S. and Angola signed a five-year health cooperation MOU, committing $71 million for health initiatives, targeting HIV, malaria, and security, while Angola invests $50 million. This partnership aims to strengthen health systems and enhance disease detection capabilities.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the US, Israel, and Iran to engage in dialogue to promote peace in the Middle East, emphasizing that conflict resolution should occur through negotiation rather than force. He reaffirmed China's commitment to regional stability and humanitarian support.

Restoration efforts are ongoing in Znamianka after a drone attack damaged 20 residential buildings, with three severely affected. Rescue and municipal services are on-site to assess the damage and aid recovery.

(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Decentralized, blockchain-based messaging and social platforms are moving from niche experimentation toward mainstream attention as civil unrest and state-level blackouts test the limits of centralized communication networks. Data from Exploding Topics shows that search

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Signs offtake Agreement extension with Traxys Europe S.A.
Sydney, Mar 24, 2026 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Group 6 Metals Limited (ASX:G6M ) announced the signing of a multi-year offtake agreement extension with prominent global commodities trading firm, Traxys Europe S.A. ("Tr

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko plans to visit Pyongyang on March 25-26, invited by Kim Jong Un, to enhance bilateral relations and discuss mutual interests and cooperation projects.

(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) A bipartisan effort in Washington is gearing up to curb the use of CFTC-regulated prediction markets for sports betting and casino-style contracts, intensifying a broader regulatory push around these platforms. The move comes as lawmakers weigh how to balance potential

Japan apologized for a military officer's unauthorized entry into the Chinese Embassy, escalating diplomatic tensions. China rejected Japan's account of events, emphasizing the incident's severity and calling for a thorough investigation.

(MENAFN- The Conversation) On March 11, Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali announced he saw“no possibility” of the country's men's national soccer team taking part in the World Cup scheduled for North America in June and July this year.
That prognosis came in the wake of US and Israeli

As of February 1, 2026, outstanding loans in Turkmenistan reached 31.3 billion manats, a 23.6% increase from the previous year. This highlights the evolving financial landscape under the Central Bank's oversight.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko began his first state visit to North Korea, aiming to sign a friendship treaty and ten additional agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation with Kim Jong Un. The trip follows an invitation extended by Kim last year.

Ronnie Rhoads' debut thriller, "Event Horizon," follows former rock star Ronnie Sinclair as he uncovers a deadly global conspiracy involving a genetic weapon disguised as a vaccine. Alongside skilled operative Janelle, Sinclair fights for survival against powerful enemies while confronting themes of loyalty and truth.