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April 2, 2026 54 visible stories Cyber & Technology

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April 2, 2026

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9-year-old boy recounts airstrike in Lebanon that killed whole family
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

9-year-old boy recounts airstrike in Lebanon that killed whole family

Karim Al-Haj Hussein survived an Israeli strike on his home in Lebanon’s Baalbek that killed his family members.

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Global Show Types
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China's detentions of Panama-flagged vessels raise concerns, Rubio says
Channel NewsAsia 1m ago

China's detentions of Panama-flagged vessels raise concerns, Rubio says

“China's actions against Panama-flagged vessels raise serious concerns about undermining the rule of law,” said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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Southeast Asia World
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ISIS calls on Muslims to set fire to churches and synagogues across US, Europe in twisted Easter threat
New York Post World 1m ago

ISIS calls on Muslims to set fire to churches and synagogues across US, Europe in twisted Easter threat

"It is incumbent upon Muslims everywhere... to rise up and set fire to the Jewish synagogues... across America, Europe, Russia, India, and elsewhere," ISIS said.

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Rubio raises concerns over China’s detention of Panama-flagged ships
SCMP Asia 1m ago

Rubio raises concerns over China’s detention of Panama-flagged ships

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has voiced “serious concerns” over China’s intensified inspections of Panama-flagged vessels, vowing that the US “stands firmly” with Panama amid the Latin American country’s escalating...

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Asia
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IShowSpeed content manager Slipz shares exit statement as April 1 timing raises questions
Times of India World 1m ago

IShowSpeed content manager Slipz shares exit statement as April 1 timing raises questions

IShowSpeed's content manager, Slipz, announced his departure from the team on April 1st, sharing a heartfelt message about his impactful journey and thanking fans and the streamer. However, the April Fools' Day timing ha...

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India
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Gucci Mane kidnapping claim shocks rap world as DOJ arrests Pooh Shiesty and Big30 in Dallas
Times of India World 1m ago

Gucci Mane kidnapping claim shocks rap world as DOJ arrests Pooh Shiesty and Big30 in Dallas

Rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30 are among eight arrested in a kidnapping and armed robbery at a Dallas music studio. Prosecutors allege a dispute over a recording contract led to a violent takeover, with victims robbed of...

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India
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BBC World

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

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Lean Left -1

Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
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Lean Left -2

The Guardian World

Newspaper

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The New York Times World

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NPR World

Public radio

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CNN World

Cable network

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Fox News World

Cable network

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US 3 items

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New York Post World

Tabloid

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US 3 items

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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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Lean Right +1

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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Southeast Asia 3 items

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Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

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Dawn

National daily

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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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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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Asia 3 items

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Lean Right +1

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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Asia 0 items

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Lean Right +1

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

Wire service

Retrying
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Reuters Business

Wire service

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The Jakarta Post

National daily

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Euronews World

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