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April 11, 2026 7 visible stories Society & Rights

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Society & Rights

Protests, courts, rights, migration, media freedom, and civic life.

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April 11, 2026

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Protests, courts, rights, migration, media freedom, and civic life.

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Society & Rights

Protests, courts, rights, migration, media freedom, and civic life.

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It’s time for a law addressing needs of autism community, advocates say
Rappler • 1m ago

It’s time for a law addressing needs of autism community, advocates say

Advocates are pushing for a national action plan for people with autism that would ensure their genuine inclusion in society

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Philippines Editors' Pick National News
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Video: ‘Crucial talks’ says Al Jazeera reporter at US-Iran meeting venue
Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

Video: ‘Crucial talks’ says Al Jazeera reporter at US-Iran meeting venue

Talks involving officials from Iran and Pakistani mediators have begun in Islamabad.

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Global Show Types
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Wives and children of foreign ISIS fighters stranded in Syria with no way home
NPR World • 1m ago

Wives and children of foreign ISIS fighters stranded in Syria with no way home

NPR visits the last detention camp for ISIS wives and children in an increasingly precarious northeastern Syria.

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US
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‘Special player’ Kevin Quiambao making waves in Korea
Rappler • 1m ago

‘Special player’ Kevin Quiambao making waves in Korea

Kevin Quiambao adds another feather to his cap as he earns Rookie of the Year honors in the Korean Basketball League and helps lead his team, the Goyang Sono Skygunners, to the playoffs for the first time

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Philippines Athletes People
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Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity he set up in Africa to honour his mother Princess Diana
The Hindu International • 1m ago

Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity he set up in Africa to honour his mother Princess Diana

The lawsuit puts the Duke of Sussex in an unaccustomed position as a defendant in the high court

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India World
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Shortlisted for an Oscar, 'Homebound' is a daring movie about two dear friends
NPR World • 1m ago

Shortlisted for an Oscar, 'Homebound' is a daring movie about two dear friends

The movie, now streaming on Netflix, defied current trends in Indian cinema to tell the true story of a friendship between a Muslim and a Hindu Dalit. Martin Scorsese was secretly involved.

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US
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BBC World

Public broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

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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

CNN World

Cable network

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

The Korea Herald

National daily

Live
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Reuters World

Wire service

Retrying
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Reuters Business

Wire service

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The Guardian World

Newspaper

Retrying
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The New York Times World

Newspaper

Retrying
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NPR World

Public radio

Retrying
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Connection failed

Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

Retrying
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New York Post World

Tabloid

Retrying
US 0 items

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The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

Retrying
Asia-Pacific 0 items

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Lean Left -1

Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Retrying
Asia 0 items

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Lean Right +1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

Retrying
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The Japan Times

National daily

Retrying
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Taiwan News

Digital daily

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The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

Retrying
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Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

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Dawn

National daily

Retrying
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The Hindu International

National daily

Retrying
India 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

Retrying
India 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +1

NDTV World

Broadcaster

Retrying
India 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

Retrying
Philippines 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

The Jakarta Post

National daily

Retrying
Indonesia 0 items

Connection failed

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China Daily World

State-backed daily

Retrying
China 0 items

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Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

Retrying
Asia 0 items

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Lean Right +1

Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

Retrying
Asia 0 items

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France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Retrying
Asia-Pacific 0 items

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Euronews World

Broadcast network

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