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April 25, 2026 3 visible stories Conflict & Security

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Militants and separatists launch coordinated attacks across Mali

Al-Qaida-linked group JNIM claims responsibility for strikes on airport in capital, Bamako and four other citiesIslamic militants and separatists attacked several locations in Mali’s capital and other cities on Saturday in one of the largest coordinated attacks in the country in recent years.The al-Qaida-linked militant group JNIM claimed responsibility for the attacks on Bamako’s international airport and four other...

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Raqqa Showcases Syria’s Tumultuous Past

The city on the Euphrates, once a cradle of civilization, suffered under a succession of recent rulers. Our visit found it hoping for change.

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Europeans Ask: What Would It Mean to Defend One Another Without NATO?

European Union nations have a little-known obligation to protect one another. Experts caution it is no replacement for NATO.

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Militants and separatists launch coordinated attacks across Mali

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Global Mali Africa

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Raqqa Showcases Syria’s Tumultuous Past

The city on the Euphrates, once a cradle of civilization, suffered under a succession of recent rulers. Our visit found it hoping for change.

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Global War and Armed Conflicts Terrorism

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Europeans Ask: What Would It Mean to Defend One Another Without NATO?

European Union nations have a little-known obligation to protect one another. Experts caution it is no replacement for NATO.

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BBC Asia

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Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

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Global 3 items

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NPR World

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Lean Left -2

CNN World

Cable network

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Global 3 items

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Lean Left -2

The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

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Asia-Pacific 3 items

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Lean Left -1

The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

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Southeast Asia 3 items

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Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

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Southeast Asia 3 items

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The Hindu International

National daily

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India 3 items

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Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

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India 3 items

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Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

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France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

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Deutsche Welle Asia

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Fox News World

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Nikkei Asia

Business daily

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SCMP Asia

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National daily

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National daily

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Digital daily

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Dawn

National daily

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NDTV World

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Rappler

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National daily

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China Daily World

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