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April 18, 2026 15 visible stories Conflict & Security / Cyber & Technology / Diplomacy & Power

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April 18, 2026

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Conflict & Security

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Moscow goes to war against US universities as Russian students face prison for studying abroad
New York Post World 1m ago

Moscow goes to war against US universities as Russian students face prison for studying abroad

Stanford University is the latest college to be added to Russia's list of "Undesirable" organizations, which carries a risk of imprisonment when the students return to Russia. There are 346 organizations on the "undesira...

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Lefty love boat: Greta Thunberg’s freedom flotilla rocked by sexual misconduct allegations
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Lefty love boat: Greta Thunberg’s freedom flotilla rocked by sexual misconduct allegations

One of the flotilla's woke leaders is accused of "sexual misconduct" with at least three activists.

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Trump’s favorite field marshal: Who is Pakistan’s powerful army chief Asim Munir with deep intel ties
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Trump’s favorite field marshal: Who is Pakistan’s powerful army chief Asim Munir with deep intel ties

How Pakistan's military chief Asim Munir became one of the few foreign figures trusted by both Trump and Iran's security establishment today.

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Escaped wolf Neukgu returned to South Korean zoo after nine-day search involving thermal imaging drones
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Escaped wolf Neukgu returned to South Korean zoo after nine-day search involving thermal imaging drones

Neukgu, a 2-year-old wolf, escaped a South Korean zoo nine days ago and was safely captured after an extensive search involving drones and more.

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Bride’s sister-in-law douses her in black paint moments before ceremony in horrifying ‘revenge’ attack
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Bride’s sister-in-law douses her in black paint moments before ceremony in horrifying ‘revenge’ attack

Bride Gemma Monk says a black paint attack by her sister-in-law just before her wedding has left her unable to work and battling depression.

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Drunkard spent 8 years with metal chopstick stuck in his throat
New York Post World 1m ago

Drunkard spent 8 years with metal chopstick stuck in his throat

A drunk man in China swallowed a metal chopstick while eating dinner eight years ago — and decided to leave it lodged in his throat until a surgeon finally yanked it out last month.

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Diplomacy & Power

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

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5 dead in Ukraine mass shooting as authorities kill gunman who barricaded himself inside supermarket: reports
New York Post World 1m ago

5 dead in Ukraine mass shooting as authorities kill gunman who barricaded himself inside supermarket: reports

“At the moment, five deaths are known. My condolences to the relatives and loved ones,” Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on X.

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Economy & Trade

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Energy & Climate

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US planning to seize Iran-linked oil tankers, commercial ships worldwide in coming days: report
New York Post World 1m ago

US planning to seize Iran-linked oil tankers, commercial ships worldwide in coming days: report

The aggressive planning comes as Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz.

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Cyber & Technology

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

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AI doc bots fall for fake disease — and diagnose folks with it
New York Post World 1m ago

AI doc bots fall for fake disease — and diagnose folks with it

Swedish researchers cooked up a completely phony eye condition called bixonimania in 2024 -- and shockingly the AI chatbots fell for the ruse despite glaring clues it phony.

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Prince William’s ‘ruthless streak’ keeps estranged brother Harry frozen out: experts`
New York Post World 1m ago

Prince William’s ‘ruthless streak’ keeps estranged brother Harry frozen out: experts`

Prince William maintains a “wall of silence” against Prince Harry, showing a “ruthless side.”

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Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of violating deal to reopen it
New York Post World 1m ago

Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of violating deal to reopen it

Iran swiftly reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, reimposing restrictions on the critical waterway on Saturday after the US said it would not end its blockade of Iran-linked shipping.

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Alleged Irish cartel boss arrested in covert operation on organized crime charges after years-long manhunt
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Alleged Irish cartel boss arrested in covert operation on organized crime charges after years-long manhunt

International fugitive Daniel Kinahan, alleged leader of Ireland's Kinahan cartel, was arrested in Dubai this week on organized crime charges.

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First cruise ship sets sail through Strait of Hormuz after weeks-long closure by Iranian regime
New York Post World 1m ago

First cruise ship sets sail through Strait of Hormuz after weeks-long closure by Iranian regime

The vessel, which carries about 1,360 passengers, was reportedly empty when it traversed the strait.

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Society & Rights

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

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BBC World

Public broadcaster

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

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Reuters World

Wire service

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Reuters Business

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Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

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The Guardian World

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NPR World

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CNN World

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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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The Korea Herald

National daily

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Taiwan News

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The Straits Times Asia

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Channel NewsAsia

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Dawn

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The Hindu International

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Times of India World

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NDTV World

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Rappler

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The Jakarta Post

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China Daily World

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Radio Free Asia

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Deutsche Welle Asia

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France 24 Asia-Pacific

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