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April 25, 2026 106 visible stories Conflict & Security

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Netanyahu calls for IDF to strike Hezbollah targets ‘with force’ after terrorist group repeatedly attacks Israel
New York Post World 1m ago

Netanyahu calls for IDF to strike Hezbollah targets ‘with force’ after terrorist group repeatedly attacks Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the Israeli Defense Forces to strike Hezbollah targets "with force" after repeated ceasefire violations from the terrorist group.

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Anti-poaching conservationist gored to death by 2,900 pound rhino in South Africa
New York Post World 1m ago

Anti-poaching conservationist gored to death by 2,900 pound rhino in South Africa

South African anti-poaching champion Schoeman van Jaarsveld, 58, was tragically gored to death by a 2,900 pound rhinoceros after caring for the animal during a routine morning patrol on Thursday.

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New Israeli strikes reported in Lebanon after Netanyahu orders attacks
SCMP Asia 1m ago

New Israeli strikes reported in Lebanon after Netanyahu orders attacks

Lebanese state media reported a series of new Israeli strikes in the country’s south on Saturday night, after attacks earlier in the day killed six people despite a recently extended ceasefire in the war between Israel a...

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India advises nationals in Mali to stay indoors, exercise caution due to security developments
The Hindu International 1m ago

India advises nationals in Mali to stay indoors, exercise caution due to security developments

The Indian embassy added that it was closely monitoring the evolving situation in coordination with Malian authorities and will issue further updates as required

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Islamic militants, separatists claim simultaneous attacks across Mali
The Hindu International 1m ago

Islamic militants, separatists claim simultaneous attacks across Mali

The U.S. Embassy in Bamako issued a security alert citing reports of explosions and gunfire near Kati and the international airport, and urged U.S. citizens to shelter in place and avoid travel there

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Will China’s mathematicians join a global effort to boycott the United States?
SCMP Asia 1m ago

Will China’s mathematicians join a global effort to boycott the United States?

In the world of mathematics, the United States is becoming an outlier. The International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) – the world’s most important mathematics conference and the venue for awarding the prestigious Fie...

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BBC World

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

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Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

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The Guardian World

Newspaper

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NPR World

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CNN World

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Fox News World

Cable network

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New York Post World

Tabloid

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The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

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Lean Left -1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

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Asia 3 items

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The Japan Times

National daily

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The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

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Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

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Dawn

National daily

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The Hindu International

National daily

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Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

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NDTV World

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Rappler

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China Daily World

State-backed daily

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Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

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France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

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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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Lean Left -1

Reuters World

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Reuters Business

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Euronews World

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