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April 15, 2026 20 visible stories Conflict & Security

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Military moves, clashes, maritime flashpoints, and security posture changes.

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April 15, 2026

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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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Allies rush thousands of drones to Ukraine as Russia unleashes deadly missile barrages
Fox News World • 1m ago

Allies rush thousands of drones to Ukraine as Russia unleashes deadly missile barrages

Ukraine's allies pledge massive military aid, including 120,000 U.K. drones, as Russia launches 324 drones and ballistic missiles, officials report.

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Israeli strike on Hezbollah deadlier than 2024 pager attack, IDF says
New York Post World • 1m ago

Israeli strike on Hezbollah deadlier than 2024 pager attack, IDF says

The latest attack on Hezbollah was deadlier than the 2024 pager attack in Lebanon, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

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US issues final threat to ships that violate Iran blockade: ‘We will use force’
New York Post World • 1m ago

US issues final threat to ships that violate Iran blockade: ‘We will use force’

"The US has announced a formal blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas. This is illegal action," the military said in the broadcast.

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Iran shifts 20M barrels through ‘dark’ offshore oil network bypassing US port blockade, firm says
Fox News World • 1m ago

Iran shifts 20M barrels through ‘dark’ offshore oil network bypassing US port blockade, firm says

Iran is moving roughly 20 million barrels of oil through covert offshore networks near Malaysia to bypass the U.S. blockade, Windward AI says.

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Israeli strike on Hezbollah more devastating than 2024 pager attack, IDF says
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Israeli strike on Hezbollah more devastating than 2024 pager attack, IDF says

Israel says roughly 50 aircraft struck more than 100 Hezbollah targets across Lebanon in a devastating 60-second operation that killed 250 operatives.

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BBC World

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Live
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BBC Asia

Regional desk

Live
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Reuters World

Wire service

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Reuters Business

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Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

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The Guardian World

Newspaper

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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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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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The Japan Times

National daily

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The Korea Herald

National daily

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Taiwan News

Digital daily

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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

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The Hindu International

National daily

Retrying
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Times of India World

National daily

Retrying
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NDTV World

Broadcaster

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Rappler

Digital newsroom

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The Jakarta Post

National daily

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China Daily World

State-backed daily

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China 0 items

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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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Euronews World

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