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Conflict & Security
Military moves, clashes, maritime flashpoints, and security posture changes.
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April 18, 2026
299 stored stories in archive
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Conflict & Security
Military moves, clashes, maritime flashpoints, and security posture changes.
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Donald Trump on Friday (Apr 17) announced that the Pentagon will soon declassify UFO files amid growing transparency calls.
"Several" People Killed As Gunman Opens Fire In Kyiv, Says Mayor
Al Jazeera English
Conflict & Security
The deadly incident comes just days after Israel and Lebanon announced a 10-day ceasefire.
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Military moves, clashes, maritime flashpoints, and security posture changes.
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Donald Trump on Friday (Apr 17) announced that the Pentagon will soon declassify UFO files amid growing transparency calls.
"Several" People Killed As Gunman Opens Fire In Kyiv, Says Mayor
Al Jazeera English
Conflict & Security
The deadly incident comes just days after Israel and Lebanon announced a 10-day ceasefire.
2 Indian-Flagged Vessels Attacked By Iran Gunboats In Hormuz, Crew Safe: Sources
Al Jazeera English
Conflict & Security
UN Children's Fund calls on Israeli authorities to investigate and 'ensure full accountability'.
Two Indian-flagged vessels came under attack from Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz today, sources said. No one was injured and the vessels were not damaged, they said. The two ships had to turn back after the inc...
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These outlets power the desk. Status reflects the latest refresh cycle, while the bias marker stays visible for transparent scanning across the watchlist.
Watchlist
30 sources
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BBC World
Public broadcaster
Live
BBC Asia
Regional desk
Live
Al Jazeera English
International broadcaster
Live
The Guardian World
Newspaper
Live
The New York Times World
Newspaper
Live
NPR World
Public radio
Live
CNN World
Cable network
Live
Fox News World
Cable network
Live
New York Post World
Tabloid
Live
The Diplomat
Asia-Pacific magazine
Live
SCMP Asia
Metropolitan daily
Live
The Japan Times
National daily
Live
The Straits Times Asia
Regional newspaper
Live
Channel NewsAsia
Regional broadcaster
Live
Dawn
National daily
Live
The Hindu International
National daily
Live
Times of India World
National daily
Live
NDTV World
Broadcaster
Live
Rappler
Digital newsroom
Live
China Daily World
State-backed daily
Live
Radio Free Asia
Public-interest broadcaster
Live
France 24 Asia-Pacific
Public broadcaster
Live
Nikkei Asia
Business daily
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The Korea Herald
National daily
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Taiwan News
Digital daily
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Deutsche Welle Asia
Public broadcaster
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Reuters World
Wire service
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Reuters Business
Wire service
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The Jakarta Post
National daily
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Euronews World
Broadcast network
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