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April 21, 2026 44 visible stories Diplomacy & Power

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April 21, 2026

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West Ham vice-chair Brady steps down after 16-year tenure

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to West Ham vice-chair Brady steps down after 16-year tenure.

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Hong Kong government seeks to seize $16 million from jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai

The seizure case is due to be heard on July 8.

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Fierce critic within the ranks: PM Anwar and PKR’s Rafizi challenge
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Fierce critic within the ranks: PM Anwar and PKR’s Rafizi challenge

Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli’s persistent attacks on the government and his party are likely to damage Parti Keadilan Rakyat’s standing ahead of national and state polls, but sacking him may not be an option, ana...

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US Supreme Court to assess FCC power to fine in clash with wireless carriers
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Japanese clubs cannot compete with big-spending Saudis, says Kobe coach Skibbe
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Japanese clubs cannot compete with big-spending Saudis, says Kobe coach Skibbe

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China's Victory Giant jumps 50% in Hong Kong debut after US$2.6 billion offering
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China's Victory Giant jumps 50% in Hong Kong debut after US$2.6 billion offering

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BBC World

Public broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

BBC Asia

Regional desk

Live
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

Live

Left -3

NPR World

Public radio

Live
US 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

CNN World

Cable network

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +3

New York Post World

Tabloid

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +4

The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

Live
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

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

Live

Center 0

Dawn

National daily

Live
Pakistan 3 items

Live

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

Live

Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

Live
Philippines 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

China Daily World

State-backed daily

Live
China 3 items

Live

Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

Center 0

Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Right +1

The Korea Herald

National daily

Live
Korea 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Taiwan News

Digital daily

Live
Taiwan 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Left -1

Reuters World

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

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Reuters Business

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

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The Jakarta Post

National daily

Retrying
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HTTP 404

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Euronews World

Broadcast network

Retrying
Global 0 items

HTTP 404

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