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April 26, 2026 141 visible stories Conflict & Security

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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says he will continue to support Russia’s policies: KCNA
The Straits Times Asia 1m ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says he will continue to support Russia’s policies: KCNA

Pyongyang sent an estimated 14,000 troops to fight with Russian forces in their war against Ukraine.

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Russia suspected of sweeping Signal hack attack on German officials
New York Post World 1m ago

Russia suspected of sweeping Signal hack attack on German officials

Berlin has served as one of Ukraine's biggest providers of military aid.

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King Charles’s royal visit to Washington still happening, says Buckingham Palace, despite WHCD shooting
New York Post World 1m ago

King Charles’s royal visit to Washington still happening, says Buckingham Palace, despite WHCD shooting

"The King and Queen are most grateful to all those who have worked at pace to ensure this remains the case and are looking forward to the Visit getting underway tomorrow,” a royal spokesperson said.

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Mali defence minister killed amid flurry of insurgent attacks
The Guardian World 1m ago

Mali defence minister killed amid flurry of insurgent attacks

Car bomb kills Sadio Camara at home during coordinated assaults by rebel groups including West African al-Qaida affiliateMali’s defence minister was killed in an attack on his residence, the government said on Sunday, a...

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6.1-magnitude quake on Hokkaido island latest to shake Japan, no tsunami warning issued
The Straits Times Asia 1m ago

6.1-magnitude quake on Hokkaido island latest to shake Japan, no tsunami warning issued

USGS predicted that damage to property and threat to life was minimal, given the limited population in the region.

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Trump factor drives up Asia-Pacific military spending at fastest pace since 2009
SCMP Asia 1m ago

Trump factor drives up Asia-Pacific military spending at fastest pace since 2009

Military spending in the Asia-Pacific rose at the fastest pace for 16 years in 2025 as US allies felt “growing uncertainty” over whether Washington would honour its security commitments, according to a new report. Total...

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BBC World

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BBC Asia

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Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

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The Guardian World

Newspaper

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The New York Times World

Newspaper

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NPR World

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CNN World

Cable network

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Fox News World

Cable network

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New York Post World

Tabloid

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Right +4

The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

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Asia-Pacific 3 items

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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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Japan 3 items

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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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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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Asia-Pacific 3 items

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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

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Reuters World

Wire service

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Reuters Business

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The Jakarta Post

National daily

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Euronews World

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