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March 27, 2026 12 visible stories Conflict & Security / Society & Rights / Diplomacy & Power

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March 27, 2026

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Conflict & Security

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Iran War Live Updates: Rubio Says U.S. Can Achieve Its Goals Without Ground Troops
The New York Times World 1m ago

Iran War Live Updates: Rubio Says U.S. Can Achieve Its Goals Without Ground Troops

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the war would be over in a matter of weeks as he left a Group of 7 meeting in France. Tehran moved to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz.

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UAE and Qatar Arrest Hundreds Over Online Videos of Iranian Attacks
The New York Times World 1m ago

UAE and Qatar Arrest Hundreds Over Online Videos of Iranian Attacks

The authorities have made a wave of arrests to stop people posting footage of strikes, citing security risks. Experts also see a fear of damage to the countries’ image as safe havens.

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Global International Relations Social Media
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In Sleepy Town on Strait of Hormuz, War Rages Just Over Horizon
The New York Times World 1m ago

In Sleepy Town on Strait of Hormuz, War Rages Just Over Horizon

For centuries, an Omani exclave has been defined by a peculiar duality: rugged isolation and proximity to one of the world’s most important trade routes.

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Global US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Khasab, Oman
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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says US has linked security guarantees to ceding of Donbas
The Guardian World 1m ago

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says US has linked security guarantees to ceding of Donbas

Ukrainian president says peace deal proposed by US includes handing over land to Russia. What we know on day 1,492 Continue reading...

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Global Russia Ukraine
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Diplomacy & Power

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Nepal’s New Prime Minister, Former Rapper Balendra Shah, Sworn In
The New York Times World 1m ago

Nepal’s New Prime Minister, Former Rapper Balendra Shah, Sworn In

A leaked report on the deadly violence and mass arson that broke out last year has put the new leader under pressure to ensure accountability.

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Global Politics and Government Elections
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Nigeria takes its place on world stage in quest to become regional superpower
The Guardian World 1m ago

Nigeria takes its place on world stage in quest to become regional superpower

Nigeria and UK look to strengthen trade and economic ties amid growing calls from Africa and Caribbean for reparative justice“There are chapters in our shared history that I know have left some painful marks,” King Charl...

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Global Nigeria Reparations and reparative justice
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Energy & Climate

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Trump Again Extends Deadline for Iran to Open Strait or Face Strikes on Power Grid
The New York Times World 1m ago

Trump Again Extends Deadline for Iran to Open Strait or Face Strikes on Power Grid

President Trump moved the deadline to reopen the major transit route for oil tankers from Friday to April 6. Stocks fell sharply and oil prices rose.

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Cuban Patients Are Dying Because of U.S. Blockade, Doctors Say
The New York Times World 1m ago

Cuban Patients Are Dying Because of U.S. Blockade, Doctors Say

Cuban health care was once the pride of the island. Now the U.S. oil blockade is upending even basic medical care.

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‘The violence of racist tyranny’: African Guernica goes on display alongside Picasso masterpiece
The Guardian World 1m ago

‘The violence of racist tyranny’: African Guernica goes on display alongside Picasso masterpiece

Piece by late South African artist Dumile Feni is part of new series History Doesn’t Repeat Itself, But It Does Rhyme On the second floor of the Reina Sofía, in the very spot where Picasso’s Guernica was first exhibited...

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Global Art Spain
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Society & Rights

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UN’s landmark slavery ruling energises African Union’s fight for reparations
The Guardian World 1m ago

UN’s landmark slavery ruling energises African Union’s fight for reparations

• UN votes to describe slave trade as ‘gravest crime against humanity’Despite resistance from states who had role in chattel slavery, many feel this is an idea whose time has comeJohn Mahama knows a thing or two about be...

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Global Reparations and reparative justice Slavery
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The Sudden Death of a Man Who Told Chinese Kids How to Succeed
The New York Times World 1m ago

The Sudden Death of a Man Who Told Chinese Kids How to Succeed

The influencer Zhang Xuefeng was known for no-nonsense, some said cynical, advice about how to win in China’s educational rat race. He died at 41.

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Global Social Media Death and Dying
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Two drone strikes on civilian targets kill 28 people in Sudan
The Guardian World 1m ago

Two drone strikes on civilian targets kill 28 people in Sudan

Market in North Darfur and truck carrying civilians in North Kordofan hit as civil war approaches fourth yearAt least 28 civilians have been killed in two separate drone strikes in Sudan, according to health workers, as...

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Global Sudan Africa
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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

The Guardian World

Newspaper

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Left -3

The New York Times World

Newspaper

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Left -3

NPR World

Public radio

Live
US 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

CNN World

Cable network

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +3

New York Post World

Tabloid

Live
US 3 items

Live

Right +4

The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

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Asia-Pacific 3 items

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Lean Left -1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

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Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

The Japan Times

National daily

Live
Japan 3 items

Live

Center 0

The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

Live
Southeast Asia 3 items

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Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

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Southeast Asia 3 items

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Center 0

Dawn

National daily

Live
Pakistan 3 items

Live

Center 0

The Hindu International

National daily

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

Live
India 3 items

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Lean Right +1

NDTV World

Broadcaster

Live
India 3 items

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Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

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Philippines 3 items

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Lean Left -1

China Daily World

State-backed daily

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China 3 items

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Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

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Asia 3 items

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Lean Right +1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

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Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Right +1

The Korea Herald

National daily

Live
Korea 0 items

No parsable items

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Taiwan News

Digital daily

Live
Taiwan 0 items

No parsable items

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Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

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Asia 0 items

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Lean Left -1

Reuters World

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Reuters Business

Wire service

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The Jakarta Post

National daily

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Euronews World

Broadcast network

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