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April 17, 2026 15 visible stories Conflict & Security

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Conflict & Security

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

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April 17, 2026

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Escaped wolf Neukgu returned to South Korean zoo after nine-day search involving thermal imaging drones
Fox News World 1m ago

Escaped wolf Neukgu returned to South Korean zoo after nine-day search involving thermal imaging drones

Neukgu, a 2-year-old wolf, escaped a South Korean zoo nine days ago and was safely captured after an extensive search involving drones and more.

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Bride’s sister-in-law douses her in black paint moments before ceremony in horrifying ‘revenge’ attack
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Bride’s sister-in-law douses her in black paint moments before ceremony in horrifying ‘revenge’ attack

Bride Gemma Monk says a black paint attack by her sister-in-law just before her wedding has left her unable to work and battling depression.

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Drunkard spent 8 years with metal chopstick stuck in his throat
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Drunkard spent 8 years with metal chopstick stuck in his throat

A drunk man in China swallowed a metal chopstick while eating dinner eight years ago — and decided to leave it lodged in his throat until a surgeon finally yanked it out last month.

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Israel’s defense minister affirms commitment to disarming Hezbollah — despite 10-day ceasefire
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Israel’s defense minister affirms commitment to disarming Hezbollah — despite 10-day ceasefire

“The IDF holds and will continue to hold all the areas it has cleared and captured,” Katz said in remarks released on Friday.

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Escaped wolf safely returns to South Korean zoo after intense nine-day search
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Escaped wolf safely returns to South Korean zoo after intense nine-day search

The male wolf, named Neukgu, burrowed out of his enclosure at the O-World zoo in Daejeon on April 8.

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Bride’s sister-in-law douses her in black paint moments before ceremony in horrifying ‘revenge’ attack
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Bride’s sister-in-law douses her in black paint moments before ceremony in horrifying ‘revenge’ attack

"This was meant to be a special day for Gemma Monk and her family. Courtesy of your conduct, it turned into a nightmare."

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BBC World

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BBC Asia

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Reuters World

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Al Jazeera English

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The Guardian World

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CNN World

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Fox News World

Cable network

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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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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

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Times of India World

National daily

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NDTV World

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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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Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

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Deutsche Welle Asia

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France 24 Asia-Pacific

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Euronews World

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