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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 24

Xinhua
| March 25, 2026
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ISLAMABAD -- Subject to concurrence by the United States and Iran, Pakistan stands ready to be the host to facilitate meaningful and conclusive talks for a comprehensive settlement of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the country's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in a social media post on Tuesday.

He said Pakistan welcomes and fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue to end the conflict in the Middle East, in the interest of peace and stability in the region and beyond. (Pakistan-Mideast)

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KUALA LUMPUR -- The current supply of petrol, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Malaysia remains stable, with no shortages reported, its Domestic Trade and Costs of Living Minister Armizan Mohd Ali said Tuesday.

He clarified that recent rumors of fuel shortages at some stations were due to isolated logistics delays, often lasting a few hours, particularly during festive periods with higher demand. (Malaysia-Energy supply-Stable)

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NEW DELHI -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that he and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed over the phone the ongoing situation in the Middle East and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.

Modi wrote on the social media platform X after the conversation that he and Trump had a "useful exchange of views" on the Middle East situation. (India-US-Conversation)

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SUVA -- Fiji has reactivated its Tourism Action Group as the Middle East conflict continues to intensify.

Led by Tourism Fiji, the group will support the sector in preparing for potential impacts of the global crisis by strengthening coordination and ensuring a unified response, reported Fiji Broadcasting Corporation on Tuesday. (Fiji-Tourism Action Group) Enditem

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