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March 29, 2026 122 visible stories Conflict & Security

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March 29, 2026

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Qatari TV station hit in Iran

Qatar’s Al Araby network condemns an attack on its office in Tehran, which injured at least 10 people.

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One month of Israel-U.S. war on Iran: A timeline
The Hindu International • 1m ago

One month of Israel-U.S. war on Iran: A timeline

The conflict, which began with joint Israel-U.S. strikes on February 28, spread throughout West Asia and sent ripples through the global economy

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Al Jazeera English

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Lebanon’s Catholics observe Palm Sunday under looming threat of war

Lebanese Christians mark Palm Sunday with prayers, stressing shared hardships for all communities amid Israel's war.

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Pakistan prepares to host peace talks as Iran accuses US of ground assault plans
The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Pakistan prepares to host peace talks as Iran accuses US of ground assault plans

ISLAMABAD/TEL AVIV, March 29 - Pakistan said on Sunday it was preparing to host \"meaningful talks\" to end the conflict over Iran in coming days even though Tehran earlier accused Washington of preparing a land assault...

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Al Jazeera English

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Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

RSF attack on Sudan’s South Kordofan kills at least 14, including children

Sudan Doctors Network said RSF and allies shelled residential areas in the city of Dilling for several hours.

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Israel bars Catholic officials from praying at holy site, outraging US Ambassador Mike Huckabee
New York Post World • 1m ago

Israel bars Catholic officials from praying at holy site, outraging US Ambassador Mike Huckabee

Israel barred Catholic officials from privately praying at a historic Jerusalem church for the first time in centuries over security concerns involving the war -- sparking outcry from US Ambassador Mike Huckabee.

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BBC World

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

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Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
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Lean Left -2

The Guardian World

Newspaper

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The New York Times World

Newspaper

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NPR World

Public radio

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CNN World

Cable network

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Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

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The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

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Asia-Pacific 3 items

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Lean Left -1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

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Asia 3 items

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Lean Right +1

The Japan Times

National daily

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Japan 3 items

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The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

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Southeast Asia 3 items

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Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

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Southeast Asia 3 items

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Dawn

National daily

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Pakistan 3 items

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The Hindu International

National daily

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India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

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India 3 items

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Lean Right +1

NDTV World

Broadcaster

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India 3 items

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Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

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Philippines 3 items

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Lean Left -1

China Daily World

State-backed daily

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China 3 items

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Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

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Asia 3 items

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Lean Right +1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

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Asia-Pacific 3 items

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Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Live
Asia 0 items

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Lean Right +1

The Korea Herald

National daily

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Taiwan News

Digital daily

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Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

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Lean Left -1

Reuters World

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Reuters Business

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New York Post World

Tabloid

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The Jakarta Post

National daily

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Euronews World

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