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March 27, 2026 31 visible stories Diplomacy & Power

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"We're Negotiating Now": Trump Jokingly Calls Hormuz "Strait Of Trump"
NDTV World • 1m ago

"We're Negotiating Now": Trump Jokingly Calls Hormuz "Strait Of Trump"

US President Donald Trump on Friday insisted Iran must open up the Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic to make a peace deal -- and dubbed the crucial waterway the "Strait of Trump."

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India
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I escaped North Korea with my mum. Now I'm terrified she might be sent back
BBC Asia • 1m ago

I escaped North Korea with my mum. Now I'm terrified she might be sent back

Geumseong made it safely to South Korea, but his mother is stuck in a Chinese prison and may be forcibly repatriated.

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Asia
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Russia To Ban Gasoline Exports From April 1 To Prioritise Domestic Supply
NDTV World • 1m ago

Russia To Ban Gasoline Exports From April 1 To Prioritise Domestic Supply

The Government of Russia on Friday announced a ban on gasoline exports starting April 1, aiming to prioritise domestic supplies and stabilise fuel prices.

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India
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Tiger Woods charged with driving under influence after crash
BBC World • 1m ago

Tiger Woods charged with driving under influence after crash

Tiger Woods is charged with driving under the influence after rolling his car in a crash in Florida, police confirm.

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Iran targets Israeli and U.S. bases in new missile strike
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Iran targets Israeli and U.S. bases in new missile strike

The Hindu International is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Iran targets Israeli and U.S. bases in new missile strike.

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Myanmar military signals leadership changes as parade begins
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Myanmar military signals leadership changes as parade begins

The Hindu International is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Myanmar military signals leadership changes as parade begins.

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BBC World

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

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Asia 3 items

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Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

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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

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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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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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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

Broadcaster

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Rappler

Digital newsroom

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Philippines 3 items

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China Daily World

State-backed daily

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China 3 items

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Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

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Asia 3 items

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France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

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Nikkei Asia

Business daily

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Asia 0 items

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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

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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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