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Diplomacy & Power
Summits, sanctions, elections, leadership shifts, and statecraft.
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April 19, 2026
200 stored stories in archive
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Updated Apr 19, 12:04 UTC
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Diplomacy & Power
Summits, sanctions, elections, leadership shifts, and statecraft.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a robust endorsement of Israel, characterising the nation as a premier strategic partner during periods of heightened regional instability
Tehran is 'fully prepared' for the US to resume hostilities at any moment, says Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf.
The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.
Coverage Lane
Summits, sanctions, elections, leadership shifts, and statecraft.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a robust endorsement of Israel, characterising the nation as a premier strategic partner during periods of heightened regional instability
Tehran is 'fully prepared' for the US to resume hostilities at any moment, says Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf.
The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.
The Hindu International
Diplomacy & Power
During the meeting, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj discussed ways to promote mutual harmony, understanding, and inclusivity among the Sikh community and other communities resi...
Al Jazeera English
Diplomacy & Power
Bulgaria votes to elect a new parliament after mass protests brought down the previous government in December.
The winning robot, developed by Chinese smartphone brand Honor, finished the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, several minutes faster than the half-marathon world record set by Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo in Lisbon la...
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30 sources
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BBC World
Public broadcaster
Live
BBC Asia
Regional desk
Live
Al Jazeera English
International broadcaster
Live
The Guardian World
Newspaper
Live
The New York Times World
Newspaper
Live
NPR World
Public radio
Live
CNN World
Cable network
Live
Fox News World
Cable network
Live
New York Post World
Tabloid
Live
The Diplomat
Asia-Pacific magazine
Live
SCMP Asia
Metropolitan daily
Live
The Japan Times
National daily
Live
The Straits Times Asia
Regional newspaper
Live
Channel NewsAsia
Regional broadcaster
Live
Dawn
National daily
Live
The Hindu International
National daily
Live
Times of India World
National daily
Live
NDTV World
Broadcaster
Live
Rappler
Digital newsroom
Live
China Daily World
State-backed daily
Live
Radio Free Asia
Public-interest broadcaster
Live
France 24 Asia-Pacific
Public broadcaster
Live
Nikkei Asia
Business daily
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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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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
Broadcast network
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