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April 15, 2026 26 visible stories Conflict & Security

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April 15, 2026

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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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“This is exhausting”: Candace Owens intensifies clash with Erika Kirk after TPUSA event exit as threat claims face public doubt
Times of India World 1m ago

“This is exhausting”: Candace Owens intensifies clash with Erika Kirk after TPUSA event exit as threat claims face public doubt

Candace Owens publicly challenged Erika Kirk’s claim that security threats forced her to skip a TPUSA event with JD Vance. Owens said the real reason was low ticket sales, while Kirk maintained her decision was based on...

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Ukraine robot combat unit says it launched over 100 attacks on Russia’s forces
SCMP Asia 1m ago

Ukraine robot combat unit says it launched over 100 attacks on Russia’s forces

A Ukrainian unit said on Wednesday that it has carried out more than 100 attacks on the front using ground robots, after President Volodymyr Zelensky recently hailed the capture of a Russian position thanks to this new m...

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Washington cites optimism over a deal even as Iran threatens to shut down Red Sea shipping
SCMP Asia 1m ago

Washington cites optimism over a deal even as Iran threatens to shut down Red Sea shipping

The White House on Wednesday dismissed as untrue reports that the US had sought to extend a ceasefire with Iran, while confirming that discussions over a second round of in-person negotiations were under way after marath...

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Trump posts image of Jesus hugging him amid row with pope over Iran war
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Trump posts image of Jesus hugging him amid row with pope over Iran war

US President Donald Trump posted an ⁠apparently AI-generated image of ⁠Jesus embracing him on Wednesday, two ⁠days after he deleted a post that prompted criticism that the Republican president had compared himself to Jes...

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xQc questions Pokimaine over victims claim in Sykkuno allegations debate as stream clash sparks strong reactions online
Times of India World 1m ago

xQc questions Pokimaine over victims claim in Sykkuno allegations debate as stream clash sparks strong reactions online

Felix “xQc” Lengyel and Imane “Pokimane” Anys clashed online over her “victims” comment while discussing Thomas “Sykkuno” allegations. Pokimane pointed to possible multiple affected people, while xQc demanded clear proof...

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BBC World

Public broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

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Reuters World

Wire service

Retrying
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Reuters Business

Wire service

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Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Retrying
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The Guardian World

Newspaper

Retrying
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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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Fox News World

Cable network

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New York Post World

Tabloid

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US 0 items

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The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

Retrying
Asia-Pacific 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Retrying
Asia 0 items

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Lean Right +1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

Retrying
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The Japan Times

National daily

Retrying
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The Korea Herald

National daily

Retrying
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Taiwan News

Digital daily

Retrying
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The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

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Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

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Dawn

National daily

Retrying
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The Hindu International

National daily

Retrying
India 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

Retrying
India 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +1

NDTV World

Broadcaster

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India 0 items

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Rappler

Digital newsroom

Retrying
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The Jakarta Post

National daily

Retrying
Indonesia 0 items

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China Daily World

State-backed daily

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China 0 items

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Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

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Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

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Asia 0 items

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France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

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Asia-Pacific 0 items

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Euronews World

Broadcast network

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