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March 28, 2026 120 visible stories Conflict & Security / Diplomacy & Power / Cyber & Technology

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March 28, 2026

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Conflict & Security

Military moves, clashes, maritime flashpoints, and security posture changes.

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Attacks in Iraq kill PMF fighters; Kurdish region president ‘targeted’
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Air strikes in Iraq kill three PMF fighters, two police

Iraq turning into 'expanding battleground' in war, which began on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

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Global News
Lean Left
Reza Pahlavi pledges to ‘make Iran great again’ at 2026 CPAC conference
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Reza Pahlavi pledges to ‘make Iran great again’ at 2026 CPAC conference

Iranian opposition leader calls on Trump administration to 'stay the course' as the US and Israel wage war on Iran.

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Global News
Lean Left
Three Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike, say broadcasters
BBC World 1m ago

Three Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike, say broadcasters

The Israeli military confirms it killed Ali Shoeib from the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar TV.

Left -1 Right
Global
Lean Left
Yemen's Houthi rebels enter the fighting in the Middle East
NPR World 1m ago

Yemen's Houthi rebels enter the fighting in the Middle East

At least 15 U.S. military personnel were wounded in an Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels entered the war with an attack on Israel.

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US
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Kuwait airport hit by Iranian drone strikes
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Kuwait airport hit by Iranian drone strikes

Thick, black smoke rose from Kuwait International Airport Saturday after suspected Iranian drone strikes caused damage.

Left -2 Right
Global Show Types
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Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
BBC World 1m ago

Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel

There are fears the Iranian proxy may attack shipping in the Red Sea, adding to global economic woes.

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Global
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Diplomacy & Power

Summits, sanctions, elections, leadership shifts, and statecraft.

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‘A welcome gesture’: Pakistan seals Iran deal to send ships through Hormuz
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Pakistan secures Iran deal to send 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz

Islamabad's diplomatic push bears fruit as the world watches for signs of a broader breakthrough.

Left -2 Right
Global News
Lean Left
Palestine Action supporters arrested as London’s Met Police reverse policy
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Palestine Action supporters arrested as London’s Met Police reverse policy

Arrests come days after force announced U-turn, saying that despite High Court ruling, 'terror' ban remains in place.

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Global News
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Former Nepal PM Oli, ex-Home Minister Lekhak arrested over Gen Z protest killings
The Hindu International 1m ago

Former Nepal PM Oli, ex-Home Minister Lekhak arrested over Gen Z protest killings

According to police, the arrests were made to implement the recommendations of a probe commission that investigated the incidents during the Gen Z uprising in Nepal

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India World
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‘Far right won’t take over our streets’: Huge crowds march through London
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Thousands march through London in stand against the far right

Organisers say 'Together Alliance' event was the largest anti-far-right march in British history.

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Global News
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‘No Kings’ protests erupt across the US, with a Minnesota focus
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Photos: ‘No Kings’ protests erupt across the US, with a Minnesota focus

Saturday's rallies mark the third round of 'No Kings' protests since President Trump took office for a second term.

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Global News
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Bloodshed in Lebanon: Three journalists, nine paramedics killed in one day
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Three journalists killed in Israeli strike on marked press car in Lebanon

Lebanon's president condemns 'blatant crime', as Israeli strikes kill more journalists.

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Global News
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Economy & Trade

Markets, industrial policy, trade friction, and supply-chain shifts.

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It was a Trump-Modi conversation, says Govt. after reports of Musk’s presence
The Hindu International 1m ago

It was a Trump-Modi conversation, says Govt. after reports of Musk’s presence

Mystery grows over businessman’s role in call between leaders on March 24

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India India
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Over 4 Lakh Kitkat Bars Stolen After Leaving Factory In Italy For Poland
NDTV World 1m ago

Over 4 Lakh Kitkat Bars Stolen After Leaving Factory In Italy For Poland

The shipment of the crunchy bars, made of waffles covered with chocolate, disappeared last week while en route between production and distribution locations.

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India
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"Kissing My A**": Trump Takes A Jibe, Then Praises Saudi Crown Prince
NDTV World 1m ago

"Kissing My A**": Trump Takes A Jibe, Then Praises Saudi Crown Prince

Speaking at a Saudi-backed investment forum in Florida, Donald Trump said that the Saudi Crown Prince did not expect the US to make a strong comeback under his presidency.

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India
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The iconic South African theater that took on apartheid
NPR World 1m ago

The iconic South African theater that took on apartheid

South Africa's iconic Market Theatre, born in the darkest days of apartheid and a force for change, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

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US
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"Hate Guys Who Are Successful": Trump Says He Likes To "Hang With Losers"
NDTV World 1m ago

"Hate Guys Who Are Successful": Trump Says He Likes To "Hang With Losers"

The comments came during a question-and-answer segment following a lengthy speech at the Future Investment Initiative in Miami.

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India
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Bank Of America To Pay Rs 6,87,00,00,000 To Settle Epstein Lawsuit
NDTV World 1m ago

Bank Of America To Pay Rs 6,87,00,00,000 To Settle Epstein Lawsuit

The suit, filed by an unidentified woman on behalf of herself and other alleged victims, claimed the bank's executives "ignored red flags" about Epstein's sex trafficking venture to provide him with banking and investmen...

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India
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Energy & Climate

Oil, gas, grids, climate shocks, and energy security storylines.

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Darkness carries a price just to be chosen
Rappler 1m ago

Darkness carries a price just to be chosen

There is something quietly unsettling about this year’s Earth Hour. In the middle of an energy crisis, the quiet, symbolic

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Philippines Uncategorized
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Severe floods hit Makhachkala, capital of Russia’s Dagestan region
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Severe floods hit Makhachkala, capital of Russia’s Dagestan region

Footage shows floodwaters washing away and submerging vehicles and homes in Makhachkala, Russia.

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Global Show Types
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The 3 Islands That Could Shift Power In Strait Of Hormuz
NDTV World 1m ago

The 3 Islands That Could Shift Power In Strait Of Hormuz

Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb sit close to the narrow entry of the strait, a key route for global oil and gas shipments.

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India
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Fuel crisis hits Cordillera: Supplies tighten, but vegetable prices fall
Rappler 1m ago

Fuel crisis hits Cordillera: Supplies tighten, but vegetable prices fall

'Bumababa presyo, pero gasolina pataas. Kailangan pa rin naming magbenta kahit maliit kita,' says a farmer from Atok, Benguet

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Philippines Luzon Philippine News
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Trump delays strikes on Iran again, says talks are going ‘well’
The Hindu International 1m ago

Trump delays strikes on Iran again, says talks are going ‘well’

Trump made the statement on March 26, in a social media post; he said he will hold off on bombing Iran's energy plants

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India World
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Cyber & Technology

Cybersecurity, telecoms, chips, AI, and digital infrastructure.

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No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump
BBC World 1m ago

No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump

One of the flagship No Kings rallies happened in Minnesota, where singer Bruce Springsteen preformed to crowds.

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Global
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White House Launches OnlyFarms Website, Internet Asks 'Who Picked The Name?'
NDTV World 1m ago

White House Launches OnlyFarms Website, Internet Asks 'Who Picked The Name?'

The Trump administration unveiled the "OnlyFarms" website on Friday (Mar 27), which is housed on the official WhiteHouse.gov website.

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India
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Tiger Woods released on bail hours after arrest on suspicion of DUI
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Tiger Woods released on bail hours after arrest on suspicion of DUI

US golfer arrested in relation to rollover crash in Florida that did not ⁠cause any significant injuries.

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Global Sport
Lean Left
Rubio sees U.S. action in Iran completed in weeks as airstrikes rumble on
The Hindu International 1m ago

Rubio sees U.S. action in Iran completed in weeks as airstrikes rumble on

Mr. Rubio told reporters after meeting Group of Seven counterparts in France that Washington was “on or ahead of schedule in that operation and expect to conclude it at the appropriate time here - a matter of weeks, not...

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India World
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Davao charter day celebration shifts focus to Duterte at 81
Rappler 1m ago

Davao charter day celebration shifts focus to Duterte at 81

The day’s events are part civic ritual and part political gathering, a demonstration that once again turned Davao City into some sort of a political mecca for the DDS

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Philippines Editors' Pick Mindanao
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Tiger Woods released on bail after DUI arrest
BBC World 1m ago

Tiger Woods released on bail after DUI arrest

Tiger Woods, the 15-time golf major champion, is released on bail following his arrest on charges of driving under the influence following a car crash in Florida.

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Global
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Society & Rights

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

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Indonesia Becomes First In Southeast Asia To Ban Social Media For Under-16s
NDTV World 1m ago

Indonesia Becomes First In Southeast Asia To Ban Social Media For Under-16s

Indonesia issues Southeast Asia's first social media ban for under-16s as online safety efforts grow and US jury fines Meta.

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India
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A tectonic shift in Nepal’s politics
The Hindu International 1m ago

A tectonic shift in Nepal’s politics

The RSP’s stunning victory in the wake of the Gen Z protests revealed a yearning for change across Nepal and even beyond

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India World
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Groups decry court order affirming Cumpio, Domequil’s terror conviction
Rappler 1m ago

Groups decry court order affirming Cumpio, Domequil’s terror conviction

'We intend to avail of all appropriate remedies under the law to seek its reversal,' says Julianna Agpalo, Frenchie Mae Cumpio and Marielle Domequil's legal counsel

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Philippines Editors' Pick Philippine News
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Skier Tallulah Proulx puts full trust in new generation of Filipina athletes
Rappler 1m ago

Skier Tallulah Proulx puts full trust in new generation of Filipina athletes

Filipina-American alpine skier Tallulah Proulx believes the next generation of Filipina athletes can make their mark on the global stage, much like those who came before them

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Philippines Athletes Editors' Pick
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Private hospitals consider charging more as fuel prices soar, peso weakens
Rappler 1m ago

Private hospitals consider charging more as fuel prices soar, peso weakens

Operating room and laboratory fees are some of the charges that could increase

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Philippines Editors' Pick National News
Lean Left
Unfolding the depth of human emotion with Filipina artist Ayka Go
Rappler 1m ago

Unfolding the depth of human emotion with Filipina artist Ayka Go

Ayka Go evokes childhood sentimentality and the adult ache of reality through and with paper — flipping the pages of the human experience

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Philippines Artists Arts & Culture
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BBC World

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Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

BBC Asia

Regional desk

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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

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Left -3

NPR World

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Live
US 3 items

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Lean Left -2

CNN World

Cable network

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

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US 3 items

Live

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New York Post World

Tabloid

Live
US 3 items

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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

Live
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

Live

Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

Live
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

Live

Lean Right +1

NDTV World

Broadcaster

Live
India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

Live
Philippines 3 items

Live

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

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Asia-Pacific 3 items

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Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Live
Asia 0 items

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Lean Right +1

The Korea Herald

National daily

Live
Korea 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Taiwan News

Digital daily

Live
Taiwan 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

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Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Left -1

Reuters World

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Reuters Business

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The Jakarta Post

National daily

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HTTP 404

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Euronews World

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HTTP 404

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