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April 6, 2026 12 visible stories Diplomacy & Power

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Pressure mounts on UK government to ban Kanye West after festival backlash
SCMP Asia 1m ago

Pressure mounts on UK government to ban Kanye West after festival backlash

The British government was under growing pressure on Monday to bar American rapper Kanye West from entering the country after he was named as the headline act for the Wireless Festival of rap and hip-hop music set for Ju...

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“Best friend’s grave”: Laura Loomer slams Candace Owens after she calls President administration satanic, drags Charlie Kirk into feud
Times of India World 1m ago

“Best friend’s grave”: Laura Loomer slams Candace Owens after she calls President administration satanic, drags Charlie Kirk into feud

Laura Loomer and Candace Owens are in a public fight after Owens called Donald Trump’s administration “satanic.” Loomer hit back with a personal comment that hinted at Charlie Kirk. The debate quickly moved beyond politi...

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Venezuela’s government, opposition may cooperate to safeguard US assets
SCMP Asia 1m ago

Venezuela’s government, opposition may cooperate to safeguard US assets

Venezuela’s government and its political opposition are seeking to coordinate their legal defence of the oil-rich country’s United States assets, after Washington’s official recognition of ‌interim president Delcy Rodrig...

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Malaysia: Daim’s daughter to be charged in Kuala Lumpur court amid corruption probe
SCMP Asia 1m ago

Malaysia: Daim’s daughter to be charged in Kuala Lumpur court amid corruption probe

A daughter of Malaysia’s late finance minister Daim Zainuddin will be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Tuesday. Lawyer Yu Ying Ying confirmed that Asnida Daim, who is in her 60s, will be charged under Sectio...

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N Korea calls South Korean Prez Lee’s regret over drone incursions ‘wise’
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N Korea calls South Korean Prez Lee’s regret over drone incursions ‘wise’

North Korea has responded positively to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's apology for drone incursions, calling it "fortunate and wise." Lee admitted government officials were involved, violating policy. This rare c...

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In closing airspace to US, Europe opens an existential debate over Nato
SCMP Asia 1m ago

In closing airspace to US, Europe opens an existential debate over Nato

“We’ve had some very bad allies in Nato,” US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, warning Washington could walk away from the transatlantic alliance unless allies fall in line with his Iran policy. Nato Secretary Ge...

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BBC World

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

Live
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Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
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CNN World

Cable network

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The Korea Herald

National daily

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Reuters World

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Fox News World

Cable network

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New York Post World

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The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

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Nikkei Asia

Business daily

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SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

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National daily

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Taiwan News

Digital daily

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The Straits Times Asia

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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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Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

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NDTV World

Broadcaster

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Rappler

Digital newsroom

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The Jakarta Post

National daily

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China Daily World

State-backed daily

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Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

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Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

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France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

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Euronews World

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