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April 21, 2026 61 visible stories Cyber & Technology

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April 21, 2026

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Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is 'disrespectful'
BBC World • 1m ago

Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is 'disrespectful'

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner have travelled to Moscow several times, but never to Kyiv.

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The Straits Times Asia

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Taiwan leader postpones trip to Eswatini after overflight permits revoked

Eswatini is among Taiwan’s 12 remaining allies that still recognise Taiwan’s claim to statehood.

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Southeast Asia
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Rappler

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Rappler • 1m ago

UK regulator investigates Telegram over child sexual abuse concerns

The probe of Telegram is part of the United Kingdom's efforts to crack down on children being exposed to harm online without clear accountability

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Philippines Apps Europe
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The Straits Times Asia

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The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Malay ruler of Negeri Sembilan can be ousted. His chieftains are now trying to do just that

Negeri Sembilan's Menteri Besar also faces calls for removal amid the dispute over the Malay ruler's ouster.

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Premium for mainland China shares erodes – or flips – as capital flows to Hong Kong
SCMP Asia • 1m ago

Premium for mainland China shares erodes – or flips – as capital flows to Hong Kong

A long-standing pricing gap between the mainland China-listed and Hong Kong shares of dual-listed companies has narrowed – and in some cases reversed – as global investors re-rate China’s technology companies. The Hang S...

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Who is the new Apple CEO, John Ternus and what’s next for Tim Cook?
The Hindu International • 1m ago

Who is the new Apple CEO, John Ternus and what’s next for Tim Cook?

John Ternus’s appointment comes at a time when the tech industry at large is tinkering with the advancements in artificial intelligence.

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India Technology
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BBC World

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Global 3 items

Live

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

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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

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Left -3

NPR World

Public radio

Live
US 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

CNN World

Cable network

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Global 3 items

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Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

Live
US 3 items

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Right +3

New York Post World

Tabloid

Live
US 3 items

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Right +4

The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

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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

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Southeast Asia 3 items

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Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

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Southeast Asia 3 items

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Center 0

Dawn

National daily

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Pakistan 3 items

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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

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Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

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Philippines 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

China Daily World

State-backed daily

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China 3 items

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Lean Right +2

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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Center 0

Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Live
Asia 0 items

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Lean Right +1

The Korea Herald

National daily

Live
Korea 0 items

No parsable items

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Taiwan News

Digital daily

Live
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No parsable items

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Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

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Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Left -1

Reuters World

Wire service

Retrying
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Connection failed

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Reuters Business

Wire service

Retrying
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Connection failed

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The Jakarta Post

National daily

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Euronews World

Broadcast network

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HTTP 404

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