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April 16, 2026 10 visible stories Society & Rights

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Society & Rights

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

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April 16, 2026

493 stored stories in archive

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Updated Apr 18, 17:14 UTC

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Society & Rights

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

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Coverage Lane

Society & Rights

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

Visible Stories

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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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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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Southeast Asia
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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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Australian court overturns protest limits after Bondi Beach attack
The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Australian court overturns protest limits after Bondi Beach attack

The court stated that the law infringed upon the implied freedom of political communication.

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Southeast Asia
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University of Indonesia suspends 16 male law students over viral lewd chat
The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

University of Indonesia suspends 16 male law students over viral lewd chat

The sexually explicit group chat about their female peers sparked a debate about gender violence.

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Southeast Asia
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Kallang Wave Mall to be revamped with new climbing wall, padel courts and wellness concepts by 2028
Channel NewsAsia • 1m ago

Kallang Wave Mall to be revamped with new climbing wall, padel courts and wellness concepts by 2028

Kallang Wave Mall will undergo a major overhaul from May 2026. To come are six new sheltered padel courts, an upgraded 21-metre-tall climbing wall, as well as ice baths and cold plunge facilities.

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Southeast Asia Travel ,CNA Lifestyle ,Singapore
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Source Radar

Watchlist directory

These outlets power the desk. Status reflects the latest refresh cycle, while the bias marker stays visible for transparent scanning across the watchlist.

Watchlist

30 sources

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2 live now

BBC World

Public broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

BBC Asia

Regional desk

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Reuters World

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Reuters Business

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -2

The Guardian World

Newspaper

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Left -3

The New York Times World

Newspaper

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Left -3

NPR World

Public radio

Retrying
US 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -2

CNN World

Cable network

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

Retrying
US 0 items

Connection failed

Right +3

New York Post World

Tabloid

Retrying
US 0 items

Connection failed

Right +4

The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

Retrying
Asia-Pacific 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Retrying
Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

Retrying
Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +1

The Japan Times

National daily

Retrying
Japan 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

The Korea Herald

National daily

Retrying
Korea 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Taiwan News

Digital daily

Retrying
Taiwan 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

Retrying
Southeast Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

Retrying
Southeast Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Dawn

National daily

Retrying
Pakistan 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

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

Center 0

China Daily World

State-backed daily

Retrying
China 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

Retrying
Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +1

Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

Retrying
Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Retrying
Asia-Pacific 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Euronews World

Broadcast network

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0