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April 14, 2026 44 visible stories Diplomacy & Power

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US-Iran Talks Could Happen Over Next Two Days In Islamabad: Reports
NDTV World 1m ago

US-Iran Talks Could Happen Over Next Two Days In Islamabad: Reports

US-Iran peace talks may shift to Pakistan's capital, with President Donald Trump indicating that the next round of negotiations "could be happening over the next two days" in Islamabad.

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India
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Another woman accuses Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018
BBC World 1m ago

Another woman accuses Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018

Lonna Drewes accused Swalwell of drugging her drink before assaulting her in a hotel room.

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Global
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Spanish government approves amnesty programme for undocumented immigrants
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Spanish government approves amnesty programme for undocumented immigrants

The plan, which could see 500,000 people apply, makes Spain an outlier as anti-immigration sentiments fester in Europe.

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Global News
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India to host Foreign Minister-level meetings of BRICS and Quad in May
The Hindu International 1m ago

India to host Foreign Minister-level meetings of BRICS and Quad in May

The confirmation has come days after U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor said on a social media post that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India “next month”, i.e. in May

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Israel-Iran war LIVE: Israel, Lebanon agree to direct negotiations after 'productive' talks, says U.S.
The Hindu International 1m ago

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Israel, Lebanon agree to direct negotiations after 'productive' talks, says U.S.

The IMF says that Iran, Iraq, Qatar among hardest-hit economies; Pakistan proposes new U.S.-Iran talks as Vance and Trump hint at progress

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India World
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Israel, Lebanon Agree To Direct Negotiations After "Productive" Talks: US
NDTV World 1m ago

Israel, Lebanon Agree To Direct Negotiations After "Productive" Talks: US

Israel and Lebanon agreed to hold direct negotiations after "productive discussions" between the two sides in Washington, the United States said on Tuesday.

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BBC World

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

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Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

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Lean Left -2

The Guardian World

Newspaper

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NPR World

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CNN World

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Fox News World

Cable network

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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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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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Southeast Asia 3 items

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Dawn

National daily

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Pakistan 3 items

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The Hindu International

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

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India 3 items

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NDTV World

Broadcaster

Live
India 3 items

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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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Asia-Pacific 3 items

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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

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The Jakarta Post

National daily

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Euronews World

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