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April 2, 2026 110 visible stories Conflict & Security

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Iran War Live Updates: Macron Voices European Frustration With Trump for Criticizing NATO
The New York Times World 1m ago

Iran War Live Updates: Macron Voices European Frustration With Trump for Criticizing NATO

Speaking of Mr. Trump’s verbal attacks on the alliance, the French leader said: “If you create doubt every day about your commitment, you hollow it out.”

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NASA gives Artemis crew green light to head towards Moon
Channel NewsAsia 1m ago

NASA gives Artemis crew green light to head towards Moon

“Artemis II astronauts are doing great. The Orion spacecraft is performing well in an impressive elliptical orbit,” said NASA chief Jared Isaacman.

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From the US to Hong Kong, there’s no excuse for insider trading
SCMP Asia 1m ago

From the US to Hong Kong, there’s no excuse for insider trading

The mighty Zambezi River has its source in northern Zambia, and flows north, west, south, then east, tracing borders for several countries including Zimbabwe. As the river enters Zimbabwe, the water molecules begin to fl...

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Iran's tallest bridge collapses after reported US airstrikes, Iran threatens American allies in retaliation
Fox News World 1m ago

Iran's tallest bridge collapses after reported US airstrikes, Iran threatens American allies in retaliation

Iran's biggest bridge near Tehran crashes down following reported U.S. airstrikes as Trump presses the regime to make a deal before escalation.

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UN to vote on using 'all defensive means' to secure navigation in Strait of Hormuz
The Hindu International 1m ago

UN to vote on using 'all defensive means' to secure navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Previous drafts would have authorized countries “to use all necessary means” — UN language including possible military action — to secure passage and deter attempts to interfere with international navigation

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‘Take me to America’: Bosnian joy as the Dragons take off for the World Cup
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Unbridled Bosnian joy marks World Cup qualification win over Italy

Bosnia and Herzegovina's dramatic win over Italy sparks wild celebrations from Zenica to Sarajevo and evokes memories.

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BBC Asia

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Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

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The Guardian World

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NPR World

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CNN World

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Fox News World

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New York Post World

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The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

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SCMP Asia

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The Japan Times

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The Straits Times Asia

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Channel NewsAsia

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Dawn

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The Hindu International

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Times of India World

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NDTV World

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Rappler

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China Daily World

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Radio Free Asia

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France 24 Asia-Pacific

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Nikkei Asia

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The Korea Herald

National daily

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