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April 15, 2026 173 visible stories Conflict & Security

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Iran used Chinese satellite to target US bases before attack that took out Air Force planes
New York Post World • 1m ago

Iran used Chinese satellite to target US bases before attack that took out Air Force planes

Iran secretly got its hands on a Chinese spy satellite to target American bases in the Middle East during the war, leaked military documents revealed.

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The denim trucker jacket is back: How Rose, Stray Kids’ IN and Hudson Williams are wearing it now
Channel NewsAsia • 1m ago

The denim trucker jacket is back: How Rose, Stray Kids’ IN and Hudson Williams are wearing it now

Once a millennial wardrobe staple, the classic denim trucker is reappearing on runways, in celebrity street style and at airports – with fresh silhouettes ranging from oversized to cropped.

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US probes suspicious oil trades made before Trump Iran pivots, source says
Channel NewsAsia • 1m ago

US probes suspicious oil trades made before Trump Iran pivots, source says

Investors placed a US$950 million bet on oil prices just hours before the US and Iran announced a ceasefire last week.

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China threat used to convince Congress of need to bolster US military capabilities
SCMP Asia • 1m ago

China threat used to convince Congress of need to bolster US military capabilities

US military leaders painted a picture of Chinese military threats, spanning Taiwan and space, as they briefed Congress on the military readiness for the financial year 2027 on Wednesday. The People’s Liberation Army’s (P...

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Israel bombs homes in southern Lebanon
Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

Israel bombs homes in southern Lebanon

The Israeli army has bombed buildings in southern Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil district.

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Israel-Iran war LIVE: Pakistani delegation, led by Army chief Munir, reaches Iran for peace talks
The Hindu International • 1m ago

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Pakistani delegation, led by Army chief Munir, reaches Iran for peace talks

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Saudi Arabia before a possible second round of U.S.-Iran peace talks; U.S. says nine vessels turned back in 48 hours of Iran port blockade

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