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April 8, 2026 4 visible stories Conflict & Security

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Iran War Live Updates: Cease-Fire Tested by Confusion Over Strait and Strikes on Lebanon
The New York Times World 1m ago

Iran War Live Updates: Cease-Fire Tested by Confusion Over Strait and Strikes on Lebanon

Even as the status of the Strait of Hormuz remained unclear and U.S. and Iranian officials issued dueling threats to resume attacks if the cease-fire fell apart, both countries had reason to hope it held together.

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Even as They Praise Iran Cease-Fire, World Leaders Are Whipsawed by Trump
The New York Times World 1m ago

Even as They Praise Iran Cease-Fire, World Leaders Are Whipsawed by Trump

Across Europe and the globe, the war has damaged economies, roiled politics and underscored a lack of options in dealing with President Trump’s whims.

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Global United States Politics and Government US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
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What to Know About the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
The New York Times World 1m ago

What to Know About the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire

The agreement to pause the fighting for two weeks came hours after President Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s “whole civilization.” Much remains uncertain.

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Global US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Defense and Military Forces
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Pakistan Says It Hit a Military Target. Investigations Suggest It Was a Rehab Center.
The New York Times World 1m ago

Pakistan Says It Hit a Military Target. Investigations Suggest It Was a Rehab Center.

After the deadliest attack in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over, families searched among photos and remains for signs of their relatives.

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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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CNN World

Cable network

Live
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The Korea Herald

National daily

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Reuters World

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New York Post World

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The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

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Nikkei Asia

Business daily

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SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

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National daily

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Taiwan News

Digital daily

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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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The Jakarta Post

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China Daily World

State-backed daily

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Radio Free Asia

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Deutsche Welle Asia

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France 24 Asia-Pacific

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