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April 21, 2026 56 visible stories Conflict & Security

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U.S.-Iran ceasefire nears its end. And, Fed chair nominee faces tough hearing

The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire tomorrow. Peace talks between the countries remain uncertain. And, Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve faces a tough confirmation hearing today.

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Iran Tanker 'Silly City' Slips Past US Blockade Despite Warning: Report
NDTV World • 1m ago

Iran Tanker 'Silly City' Slips Past US Blockade Despite Warning: Report

US President Donald Trump said that the US blockade will remain in place for now. He also said that a two-week ceasefire with Iran, which is set to expire Wednesday evening, will not be extended.

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Iran-Israel war LIVE: No Iranian delegation has yet departed for talks with U.S. in Pakistan, says state media
The Hindu International • 1m ago

Iran-Israel war LIVE: No Iranian delegation has yet departed for talks with U.S. in Pakistan, says state media

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned of targeting any vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission.

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Indian Connection Of Israeli Soldier Who Died Fighting Hamas On October 7
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Indian Connection Of Israeli Soldier Who Died Fighting Hamas On October 7

Israel observed its annual Memorial Day on Monday, a solemn occasion when the country pauses to remember those killed in wars and terror attacks.

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Al Jazeera English

Conflict & Security

Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

Afghans displaced by Pakistan conflict survive in tent camps

Tens of thousands of Afghans have been displaced by recent fighting along the Pakistan border, forced into tent camps.

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Al Jazeera English

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Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

Is China a winner of the Iran war or facing economic risks?

China's economy beats expectations despite the Iran war, but weak demand and structural risks remain.

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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

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Reuters Business

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

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The Jakarta Post

National daily

Retrying
Indonesia 0 items

HTTP 404

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Euronews World

Broadcast network

Retrying
Global 0 items

HTTP 404

Center 0