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Conflict & Security April 18, 2026 386 stories in this edition

Putin losing $100M a day from Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia’s oil infrastructure

New York Post World / US / 1m ago / Gabrielle Fahmy
Putin losing $100M a day from Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia’s oil infrastructure

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A series of recent attacks on key transport routes have slashed Moscow’s oil shipments by roughly 880,000 barrels a day, Ukraine's Armed Forces said Saturday.

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Iran War Live Updates: Tensions Rise in Strait of Hormuz Over Ship Attacks and Iranian Threats

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Iran War Live Updates: Tensions Rise in Strait of Hormuz Over Ship Attacks and Iranian Threats

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they were closing the strait until the U.S. blockade is lifted. Two ships reported being hit as they tried to pass through the strait.

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North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles, Japan says

SEOUL, April 19 - North Korea fired suspected ballistic missiles, Japan said on Sunday, marking the latest in a flurry of launches by Pyongyang to accelerate efforts to boost its military capabilities.

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Commentary: Why China can’t quit ‘open’ AI

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Commentary: Why China can’t quit ‘open’ AI

Alibaba’s shift towards closed-source AI models shouldn’t be representative of the broader landscape in China just yet, says Catherine Thorbecke for Bloomberg Opinion.

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Iran reasserts control of Hormuz Strait as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’

Top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says US naval blockade of Iran's ports is 'a clumsy and ignorant decision'.

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Iran doesn’t need a navy to choke the world’s oil lifeline — just a swarm of ‘mosquito’ boats

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Iran doesn’t need a navy to choke the world’s oil lifeline — just a swarm of ‘mosquito’ boats

Iran’s so-called “mosquito fleet” — thousands of small, fast-attack boats paired with drones and coastal missiles — is proving it can still rattle global oil markets.

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Moscow-born gunman dead after Kyiv shooting rampage leaves at least 6 dead, 14 wounded: Zelenskyy

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Moscow-born gunman dead after Kyiv shooting rampage leaves at least 6 dead, 14 wounded: Zelenskyy

Kyiv supermarket shooting leaves at least 6 dead, several wounded after a Russian gunman took hostages and opened fire, according to Ukrainian officials.

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