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April 2, 2026 61 visible stories Conflict & Security

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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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India World
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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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Global Sport
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Pope Leo condemns ‘brutality’ of world in first Easter services
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Pope Leo condemns ‘brutality’ of world in first Easter services

Pope Leo washed the feet of 12 priests in a ritual, using the moment to urge Catholics to stand with the oppressed.

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Global Show Types
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Iran says army forces are ready to repel US-Israeli attacks
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Iran says army forces are ready to repel US-Israeli attacks

Iran says it is ready to counter any US-Israeli attacks, insisting its military capabilities remain intact.

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Iran-Israel war LIVE: De-escalation, return to diplomacy, dialogue key to resolve crisis, says Misri
The Hindu International 1m ago

Iran-Israel war LIVE: De-escalation, return to diplomacy, dialogue key to resolve crisis, says Misri

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasised the impact of the crisis on India’s energy security and that India remains the only country to have lost mariners in attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf

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India World
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At least 43 people killed in ADF attack in northeast DR Congo, army says
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

At least 43 people killed in ADF attack in northeast DR Congo, army says

Attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces have intensified in recent months.

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Global News
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BBC World

Public broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

BBC Asia

Regional desk

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

The Guardian World

Newspaper

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Left -3

The New York Times World

Newspaper

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Left -3

NPR World

Public radio

Live
US 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

CNN World

Cable network

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +3

New York Post World

Tabloid

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +4

The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

The Japan Times

National daily

Live
Japan 3 items

Live

Center 0

The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

Dawn

National daily

Live
Pakistan 3 items

Live

Center 0

The Hindu International

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

NDTV World

Broadcaster

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

Live
Philippines 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

China Daily World

State-backed daily

Live
China 3 items

Live

Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Center 0

Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Right +1

The Korea Herald

National daily

Live
Korea 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Taiwan News

Digital daily

Live
Taiwan 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Left -1

Reuters World

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Reuters Business

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

The Jakarta Post

National daily

Retrying
Indonesia 0 items

HTTP 404

Center 0

Euronews World

Broadcast network

Retrying
Global 0 items

HTTP 404

Center 0