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April 20, 2026 6 visible stories Conflict & Security

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

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April 20, 2026

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UK police arrest 2 in connection with weekend arson attack on synagogue
New York Post World 1m ago

UK police arrest 2 in connection with weekend arson attack on synagogue

British police have arrested two teenagers in connection with a weekend arson attack on a synagogue in northwest London, as Jewish leaders express concern about a wave of incidents targeting their community.

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Iran says ‘no decision’ has been made whether to attend second round of peace talks with US
New York Post World 1m ago

Iran says ‘no decision’ has been made whether to attend second round of peace talks with US

Iran said Monday that no decision has yet been made whether to attend the second round of peace talks with the United States in Pakistan as the clerical regime accused Washington of violating the ceasefire by seizing its...

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Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, triggers tsunami warnings
New York Post World 1m ago

Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, triggers tsunami warnings

An earthquake ‌with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 struck off ​the northeastern coast of ​Japan on Monday afternoon, ⁠the Japan Meteorological ​Agency said.

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Distress call captures tanker under fire, Iran shuts Hormuz trapping thousands of sailors
Fox News World 1m ago

Distress call captures tanker under fire, Iran shuts Hormuz trapping thousands of sailors

Hundreds of oil tankers are stranded at the Strait of Hormuz after Iran shut the chokepoint, with crews reporting gunfire and traumatic experiences.

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Islamic Guard takes full control of Iran, sidelines moderates: analysts
New York Post World 1m ago

Islamic Guard takes full control of Iran, sidelines moderates: analysts

Iran's hardline Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has effectively taken control of Iran's military and negotiation team over the weekend, experts said.

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Hezbollah ‘human shield’ strategy behind Lebanon ambush, bomb detonation - Macron drawn in
Fox News World 1m ago

Hezbollah ‘human shield’ strategy behind Lebanon ambush, bomb detonation - Macron drawn in

A French soldier was killed in a southern Lebanon ambush allegedly carried out by Hezbollah, straining the 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement.

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Watchlist directory

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Watchlist

30 sources

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BBC World

Public broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

BBC Asia

Regional desk

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

The Guardian World

Newspaper

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Left -3

The New York Times World

Newspaper

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Left -3

NPR World

Public radio

Live
US 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

CNN World

Cable network

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +3

New York Post World

Tabloid

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +4

The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

The Japan Times

National daily

Live
Japan 3 items

Live

Center 0

The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

Dawn

National daily

Live
Pakistan 3 items

Live

Center 0

The Hindu International

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

NDTV World

Broadcaster

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

Live
Philippines 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

China Daily World

State-backed daily

Live
China 3 items

Live

Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Center 0

Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Right +1

The Korea Herald

National daily

Live
Korea 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Taiwan News

Digital daily

Live
Taiwan 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Left -1

Reuters World

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Reuters Business

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

The Jakarta Post

National daily

Retrying
Indonesia 0 items

HTTP 404

Center 0

Euronews World

Broadcast network

Retrying
Global 0 items

HTTP 404

Center 0