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April 24, 2026 25 visible stories Conflict & Security

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Conflict & Security

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

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April 24, 2026

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Conflict & Security

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

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As DJI duels Insta360, China sharpens global hardware edge amid US scrutiny
SCMP Asia 1m ago

As DJI duels Insta360, China sharpens global hardware edge amid US scrutiny

In the southern tech hub of Shenzhen, a simmering rivalry between DJI and Insta360 has transformed their shared neighbourhood into a high-stakes corporate battleground. Both companies have long been hailed as the city’s...

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Ronaldo has three final career dreams he must fulfil before retirement, Messi already has the first
Times of India World 1m ago

Ronaldo has three final career dreams he must fulfil before retirement, Messi already has the first

Cristiano Ronaldo is entering the final phase of his career with three clear goals still driving him forward: a first World Cup title in 2026, the pursuit of 1,000 career goals, and the rare chance of playing alongside h...

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G7 ‘concerned’ at Russia and China’s nuclear build-up
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G7 ‘concerned’ at Russia and China’s nuclear build-up

G7 countries on Friday insisted on their support for the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), warning of the dangers from a Russian and Chinese build-up. “We are concerned with China’s and Russia’s s...

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US drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for nominee Warsh
SCMP Asia 1m ago

US drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for nominee Warsh

The US Justice Department has ended its probe into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of his successor, Kevin Warsh. US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeannine Pirr...

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Japanese protest ‘frightening’ easing of decades-old arms export curbs
SCMP Asia 1m ago

Japanese protest ‘frightening’ easing of decades-old arms export curbs

Protesters gathered in Tokyo on Friday to rally against Japan’s decision to ease decades-old arms export curbs, which critics argue erode the country’s post-war pacifist tradition. The new rules permitting the sale of le...

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‘It’s against nature’: Cristiano Ronaldo’s former chef reveals why he doesn't drink milk, shares daily diet
Times of India World 1m ago

‘It’s against nature’: Cristiano Ronaldo’s former chef reveals why he doesn't drink milk, shares daily diet

Cristiano Ronaldo’s former chef has revealed that the forward has completely avoided milk as part of his diet, despite its widespread use in sports nutrition. The insight offers a rare look into the specific choices behi...

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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