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12.03.2026 17:40 The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, carrying around a quarter of global seaborne oil trade and significant volumes of liquefied natural gas and fertilizers, according to the official website of the UNCTAD.

12.03.2026 17:40 The International Energy Agency has proposed the largest release of oil reserves in its history to bring down the crude prices that soared triggered by the US-Israel war with Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported citing officials familiar with the matter.

12.03.2026 17:40 In response to a question on whether the shuttle diplomacy carried out by special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi focuses solely on the Gulf region or also extends to Israel and the US in order to push for a ceasefire, or at least a ceasefire for now, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun

12.03.2026 17:40 The current fighting is a war that should never have happened and does no one any good, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Wednesday, citing remarks of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, when asked to further elaborate on China's position on the Iran situation and its efforts to help de-escalate tensions and how to view the next

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12.03.2026 17:40 Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, condemns Russia's continued violations of international law and OSCE principles in Ukraine. Solidarity with Ukraine and calls for Russia to end its illegal war, and engage seriously in negotiations for a just peace, are based on OSCE commitments.

12.03.2026 17:40 Statement by His Excellency Chris Rampling, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 111th Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

12.03.2026 17:40 The Prime Minister spoke to G7 leaders this afternoon to discuss the latest situation in the Middle East.

12.03.2026 17:40 On March 11, a delegation led by the Commander of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Türkiye, Army General Metin Tokel visited the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, the Ministry of Defense told AZERTAC.

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12.03.2026 17:40 "The so-called goodwill mission is merely an excuse for the DPP authorities to solicit foreign support for "Taiwan independence," said a Chinese defense spokesperson on Wednesday.

12.03.2026 17:40 China's robust development in the domain of deep-space exploration will see new advancement, as the country schedules the launch of its Chang'e-7 lunar probe this year to target the Moon's south pole in search of water ice - a critical resource for future sustained human presence and base construction on the Moon, the Global Times learned from the state-owned space program contractor China Aerospace

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