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April 21, 2026 12 visible stories Conflict & Security

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April 21, 2026

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Conflict & Security

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Japan escapes worst of magnitude 7.7 quake but experts warn of potential bigger one
SCMP Asia 1m ago

Japan escapes worst of magnitude 7.7 quake but experts warn of potential bigger one

Northeast Japan escaped relatively unscathed from the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck off its coast on Monday, but residents have been advised to stay alert as it is too early to tell whether the tremor was the main...

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China calls for US ‘sincerity’ on Iran and warns of Japan’s ‘dangerous’ nuclear ambitions
SCMP Asia 1m ago

China calls for US ‘sincerity’ on Iran and warns of Japan’s ‘dangerous’ nuclear ambitions

China called on the United States to show “sincerity” in resolving the Iranian nuclear issue while sounding a warning about Japan’s discussion of possessing nuclear weapons in a recent official report. The assessments ap...

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‘Then lots of bombs start going off’: Trump on what will happen when Iran ceasefire expires
Times of India World 1m ago

‘Then lots of bombs start going off’: Trump on what will happen when Iran ceasefire expires

US President Trump has warned of a significant escalation in the Iran conflict, stating "lots of bombs start going off" if a peace deal isn't reached before the current ceasefire expires. While a US delegation prepares f...

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Singapore’s US-interest balancing act, viral Songkran clash: 7 Asia highlights
SCMP Asia 1m ago

Singapore’s US-interest balancing act, viral Songkran clash: 7 Asia highlights

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscri...

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'If you attempt to run...': US helicopter gunner warns ship near Iran port as 27 vessels returned — watch
Times of India World 1m ago

'If you attempt to run...': US helicopter gunner warns ship near Iran port as 27 vessels returned — watch

US forces released video of a helicopter gunner warning a cargo vessel to turn back from a restricted zone near Iranian ports, enforcing a maritime blockade. This action comes amid escalating tensions and disrupted shipp...

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Vance to visit Pak for second round of peace talks as ceasefire deadline nears: Report
Times of India World 1m ago

Vance to visit Pak for second round of peace talks as ceasefire deadline nears: Report

US Vice President JD Vance is heading to Islamabad for crucial talks with Iran, aiming to avert a looming conflict as a fragile ceasefire nears its end. Washington has warned of renewed bombing if no agreement is reached...

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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