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April 14, 2026 12 visible stories Society & Rights

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

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April 14, 2026

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Society & Rights

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Society & Rights

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

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Why Are Educated Baloch Women Turning to Militancy?
The Diplomat • 1m ago

Why Are Educated Baloch Women Turning to Militancy?

The Corps Commander of Balochistan asked the question. He may not like the answer.

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Asia-Pacific
Lean Left
After losing loved ones, an Israeli and a Palestinian work together for Middle East peace
NPR World • 1m ago

After losing loved ones, an Israeli and a Palestinian work together for Middle East peace

An Israeli whose parents were killed on Oct. 7, 2023, and a Palestinian whose brother died from injuries in Israeli custody say they've become like brothers. Their new book is The Future Is Peace: A Shared Journey Across...

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US
Lean Left
Alleged bagman testifies vs Sara Duterte at impeachment hearing | The wRap
Rappler • 1m ago

Alleged bagman testifies vs Sara Duterte at impeachment hearing | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Sara Duterte, Marcos’ health, Donald Trump

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Philippines Editors' Pick Philippine News
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‘BCCI a sporting adjunct of BJP’: Wisden slams India’s control of cricket
Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

India cricket slammed for ‘Orwellian’ control of global game by Wisden

UK-based Wisden Cricketers' Almanack takes dim view of an unhealthy and politicised Indian dominance of the global game.

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Global Sport
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Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress. And, Trump feuds with Pope Leo over Iran War
NPR World • 1m ago

Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress. And, Trump feuds with Pope Leo over Iran War

Eric Swalwell is resigning from Congress after multiple women accused him of sexual assault and misconduct. And, Trump is feuding with Pope Leo, calling him weak on crime for opposing the war.

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US
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Retrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona to begin
BBC World • 1m ago

Retrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona to begin

The first trial - which saw members of Maradona's medical team accused of poor care - collapsed after a judge let cameras into the court.

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Global
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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

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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Connection failed

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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
Global 0 items

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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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Right +3

New York Post World

Tabloid

Retrying
US 0 items

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Right +4

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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Lean Right +1

The Japan Times

National daily

Retrying
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Taiwan News

Digital daily

Retrying
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The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

Retrying
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Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

Retrying
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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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Lean Left -1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Retrying
Asia-Pacific 0 items

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Euronews World

Broadcast network

Retrying
Global 0 items

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