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April 7, 2026 29 visible stories Cyber & Technology

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April 7, 2026

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Cyber & Technology

Cybersecurity, telecoms, chips, AI, and digital infrastructure.

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Cyber & Technology

Cybersecurity, telecoms, chips, AI, and digital infrastructure.

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IN FOCUS: The battle over a gorilla kept in Bangkok mall zoo for almost 40 years
Channel NewsAsia • 1m ago

IN FOCUS: The battle over a gorilla kept in Bangkok mall zoo for almost 40 years

Bua Noi the gorilla has drawn global attention, raising questions about wildlife trafficking, conservation and animal welfare in Southeast Asia. And nearly 40 years after arriving at Pata Zoo, her future remains uncertai...

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Southeast Asia Asia
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Pakistan PM seeks two-week extension to Trump’s deadline on Iran
The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Pakistan PM seeks two-week extension to Trump’s deadline on Iran

He has also requested Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz for a corresponding period of two weeks as a goodwill gesture.

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Southeast Asia
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Google adds Gemini crisis features amid lawsuit over user's suicide
Channel NewsAsia • 1m ago

Google adds Gemini crisis features amid lawsuit over user's suicide

The new feature on Google’s Gemini AI chatbot is designed as a crisis safety measure to help users showing signs of poor mental health.

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Southeast Asia World
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Anthropic touts AI cybersecurity project with Big Tech partners
Channel NewsAsia • 1m ago

Anthropic touts AI cybersecurity project with Big Tech partners

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Anthropic touts AI cybersecurity project with Big Tech partners.

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Southeast Asia Business
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China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping
The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping

April 7 - China and Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution encouraging states to coordinate efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday and the U.S. ambassador to the world body called on \"respons...

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NASA releases picture of 'Earthset' shot by Artemis crew
Channel NewsAsia • 1m ago

NASA releases picture of 'Earthset' shot by Artemis crew

"Humanity, from the other side," the White House said.

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Southeast Asia World
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Watchlist directory

These outlets power the desk. Status reflects the latest refresh cycle, while the bias marker stays visible for transparent scanning across the watchlist.

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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