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April 16, 2026 25 visible stories Conflict & Security

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April 16, 2026

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US will help Peru ‘take back’ Chancay port from China, Congress chair says
SCMP Asia 1m ago

US will help Peru ‘take back’ Chancay port from China, Congress chair says

A senior US lawmaker called on Peru’s next government to reclaim the Chinese-controlled port of Chancay, describing the deepwater facility as a direct military threat to the western hemisphere. Congresswoman Maria Elvira...

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Dodgers Smash Spending Record: MLB data shows $514.6m outlay in 2025; gap with low-payroll teams widens
Times of India World 1m ago

Dodgers Smash Spending Record: MLB data shows $514.6m outlay in 2025; gap with low-payroll teams widens

The Los Angeles Dodgers shattered MLB spending records in 2025 with a $514.6 million total payroll and luxury tax bill, powering their second straight World Series title. Their outlay dwarfed rivals, including a budget m...

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Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire as US pushes broader deal
SCMP Asia 1m ago

Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire as US pushes broader deal

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting on Thursday, US President Donald Trump announced, in a move that could ease some of the tension straining Washington’s temporary truce with Tehran. Trump said...

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Passengers step off overweight flight: EasyJet trims load; warm weather and short runway blamed
Times of India World 1m ago

Passengers step off overweight flight: EasyJet trims load; warm weather and short runway blamed

On Saturday morning, an EasyJet flight to Malaga took an unexpected detour as it faced a notable delay due to the aircraft's weight exceeding safety limits for the conditions. In a show of cooperation, five passengers ch...

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Israel-Lebanon agree to 10-day truce: What it means for Iran-US peace talks
Times of India World 1m ago

Israel-Lebanon agree to 10-day truce: What it means for Iran-US peace talks

US President Donald Trump has brokered a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, inviting both leaders to the White House for crucial talks. This move aims to de-escalate regional tensions after months of heightened...

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US says China pledged not to arm Iran during ceasefire
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US says China pledged not to arm Iran during ceasefire

China has assured the United States that it will not supply weapons to Iran during the current ceasefire in the Middle East conflict, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, as Washington stepped up pressure...

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BBC World

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

Live
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Live

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Reuters World

Wire service

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Reuters Business

Wire service

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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

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NDTV World

Broadcaster

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India 0 items

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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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France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

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Euronews World

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