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April 16, 2026 29 visible stories Society & Rights

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

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April 16, 2026

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Society & Rights

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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She treats life-threatening infections – and fights the stigma that keeps patients from seeking treatment
Channel NewsAsia • 1m ago

She treats life-threatening infections – and fights the stigma that keeps patients from seeking treatment

From bloodstream infections to tuberculosis and HIV, Associate Professor Sophia Archuleta has spent nearly two decades diagnosing complex infections – while working to counter misconceptions that can delay testing and tr...

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Southeast Asia Women ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore
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The umarells: Retired elderly men in Italy quietly supervise construction sites and give orders without being asked
Times of India World • 1m ago

The umarells: Retired elderly men in Italy quietly supervise construction sites and give orders without being asked

Italy's cities feature "umarells," retired men who observe construction sites with hands clasped behind their backs. These "little men," originating from Bolognese dialect, offer unsolicited advice and engage with worker...

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Who will lead Real Madrid’s ‘revolution’ after Champions League exit?
Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

Who will lead Real Madrid’s ‘revolution’ after Champions League exit?

Real Madrid's restart likely to begin immediately with Champions League dreams in tatters and La Liga set for Barcelona.

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Global Sport
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Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries world ‘ravaged by tyrants’
Rappler • 1m ago

Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries world ‘ravaged by tyrants’

'They turn a blind eye to the fact that billions of dollars are spent on killing and devastation, yet the resources needed for healing, education, and restoration are nowhere to be found,' says the Pope

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Philippines Africa Editors' Pick
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Samsung asks court to block illegal strike activities by unions
The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Samsung asks court to block illegal strike activities by unions

Samsung said it would like to prevent unlawful actions such as occupation of production lines.

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Samsung asks court to block illegal strike activities by unions
Channel NewsAsia • 1m ago

Samsung asks court to block illegal strike activities by unions

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Samsung asks court to block illegal strike activities by unions.

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Southeast Asia Business
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BBC World

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

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Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

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CNN World

Cable network

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Fox News World

Cable network

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New York Post World

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The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

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Nikkei Asia

Business daily

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SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

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National daily

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The Korea Herald

National daily

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Taiwan News

Digital daily

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The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

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Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

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Dawn

National daily

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The Hindu International

National daily

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Times of India World

National daily

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NDTV World

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Rappler

Digital newsroom

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The Jakarta Post

National daily

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China Daily World

State-backed daily

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Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

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Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

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France 24 Asia-Pacific

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Euronews World

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