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April 26, 2026 5 visible stories Diplomacy & Power

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Israel’s President, Putting Off Decision on Pardon for Netanyahu, Will Push for Plea Deal
The New York Times World 1m ago

Israel’s President, Putting Off Decision on Pardon for Netanyahu, Will Push for Plea Deal

President Isaac Herzog of Israel has decided not to issue a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption case at this time, and instead will seek mediation, officials say.

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Trump Calls Off Witkoff and Kushner’s Travel to Pakistan for Peace Talks
The New York Times World 1m ago

Trump Calls Off Witkoff and Kushner’s Travel to Pakistan for Peace Talks

The New York Times World is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Trump Calls Off Witkoff and Kushner’s Travel to Pakistan for Peace Talks.

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Crushed at the Polls, Hungary’s Former Ruling Party Licks Its Wounds
The New York Times World 1m ago

Crushed at the Polls, Hungary’s Former Ruling Party Licks Its Wounds

Outgoing prime minister, Viktor Orban, who helped found the Fidesz party, said he would leave his Parliament seat but hoped to remain as head of his party.

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The 85-Year-Old Widow Snagged by Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
The New York Times World 1m ago

The 85-Year-Old Widow Snagged by Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

In her first interview since being deported, Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, the French widow of a former G.I., recounted her experience in ICE detention.

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The Elite ‘Doctors’ Who Care for Mount Everest
The New York Times World 1m ago

The Elite ‘Doctors’ Who Care for Mount Everest

Glacial ice has sealed the gateway to Everest’s summit, keeping hundreds of climbers from reaching the top. “Icefall doctors” are on the case.

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BBC World

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BBC Asia

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Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

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The Guardian World

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NPR World

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CNN World

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Fox News World

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New York Post World

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The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

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SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

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The Japan Times

National daily

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The Straits Times Asia

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Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

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Dawn

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The Hindu International

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Times of India World

National daily

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NDTV World

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Rappler

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China Daily World

State-backed daily

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Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

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France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

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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

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