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- China’s diplomacy eases Pakistan–Afghanistan border clashes
China’s mediation has helped dial down the intensity of Pakistan‑Afghan fighting, reducing airstrikes and violent skirmishes as Beijing pushes for talks amid worsening regional instability.
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-mediation-eases-fighting-between-pakistan-afghanistan-sources-say-2026-03-12/ - India reports energy supply requests from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Maldives
India’s foreign ministry confirms neighbouring states have asked for fuel help due to global oil flow disruptions, opening regional cooperation talks on emergency energy support.
🔗 https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/received-energy-supply-requests-from-bangladesh-sri-lanka-and-maldives-mea/articleshow/129522521.cms - New Delhi examines Bangladesh’s diesel supply request
India is assessing Bangladesh’s formal ask for diesel exports amid a regional energy crunch, weighing domestic requirements against commitments to neighbours.
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/india-examining-bangladesh-request-diesel-supply-2026-03-12/ - Pakistan–Afghanistan conflict: UN reports major displacement
The United Nations reports that heavy clashes between Pakistani and Afghan forces have displaced more than 100,000 people, raising humanitarian concerns.
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistani-afghan-border-forces-clash-un-says-war-displaces-100000-2026-03-06/ - Bangladesh vs Pakistan 2nd ODI — series continues amid ties backdrop
Cricket rivalry goes on as Bangladesh looks to clinch the ODI series against Pakistan in Dhaka, symbolically unfolding amid broader bilateral diplomatic tensions.
🔗 https://m.economictimes.com/news/sports/bangladesh-vs-pakistan-2nd-odi-playing-11-live-streaming-prediction-pitch-report-weather-update-of-ban-vs-pak-match-pakistan-tour-of-bangladesh-2026/articleshow/129539656.cms - Sri Lanka postpones Afghanistan tour amid Middle East instability
Sri Lanka calls off its Afghanistan cricket series in the UAE due to regional unrest in the Middle East, showing spillover effects of wider geopolitical conflict on South Asian relations.
🔗 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/sri-lanka-call-off-afghanistan-series-in-uae-due-to-middle-east-conflict/articleshow/129344073.cms