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April 21, 2026 12 visible stories Conflict & Security / Cyber & Technology / Energy & Climate

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April 21, 2026

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Updated Apr 21, 09:26 UTC

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Conflict & Security

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

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Iran ‘prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield’ as Trump threatens to drop ‘lots of bombs’ if there’s no deal
New York Post World 1m ago

Iran ‘prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield’ as Trump threatens to drop ‘lots of bombs’ if there’s no deal

Iran has threatened to reveal “new cards” if the cease-fire isn’t extended and conflict restarts, while President Trump warned “lots of bombs” will start going off if there’s...

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Noah’s Ark mystery deepens as researcher blows lid on strange rock formations in Turkey
New York Post World 1m ago

Noah’s Ark mystery deepens as researcher blows lid on strange rock formations in Turkey

"It's exactly the link given to the Bible. It's 300 Egyptian cubits. For us, these are all positive lines that we're pursuing, and it's showing that there's more to be found."

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Groom-to-be sells vintage Pokémon card collection to pay for entire dream wedding
New York Post World 1m ago

Groom-to-be sells vintage Pokémon card collection to pay for entire dream wedding

“When my friend told me how much the Charizard cards might be worth, I got quite lightheaded. I almost had a panic attack, quite frankly," Andrew Braund said.

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Elusive ‘cloud jaguar’ caught on film for first time in decade, prowling in fabled mountain range
New York Post World 1m ago

Elusive ‘cloud jaguar’ caught on film for first time in decade, prowling in fabled mountain range

The so-called "cloud jaguar" — a high-altitude subspecies so elusive it borders on myth — was captured on a camera trap prowling Honduras' Sierra del Merendón mountain range on Feb. 6.

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Israel set to host Middle East’s largest pride festival
New York Post World 1m ago

Israel set to host Middle East’s largest pride festival

Israel will host the Middle East's largest-ever LGBTQ festival in the summer, with organizers planning to build a veritable "Pride City" at the Dead Sea.

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Soaring jet fuel costs threaten international travel and short-term rental traffic ahead of World Cup
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Soaring jet fuel costs threaten international travel and short-term rental traffic ahead of World Cup

Rising jet fuel costs and Iran war tensions threaten World Cup travel to 11 US host cities.

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Diplomacy & Power

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

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Economy & Trade

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Energy & Climate

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

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Race to find 6 after ship capsizes in typhoon near northern Marianas
New York Post World 1m ago

Race to find 6 after ship capsizes in typhoon near northern Marianas

Searchers scoured the Pacific near the Northern Mariana Islands for six crew members from a cargo ship that overturned during a typhoon that tore through the U.S. territory.

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Cyber & Technology

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

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Famed Spanish matador suffers humiliating injury in bullfight blunder
New York Post World 1m ago

Famed Spanish matador suffers humiliating injury in bullfight blunder

While Puebla bolted with his back to the bull, the bovine rushed at him again — and plowed the tip of its curved horn right into the matador's rectum.

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Carnival Cruise passenger, 67, found dead while snorkeling off the coast of Australia during excursion
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Carnival Cruise passenger, 67, found dead while snorkeling off the coast of Australia during excursion

A Carnival Splendor passenger reportedly drowned while snorkeling near Moreton Island, Australia, during a four-night roundtrip cruise from Sydney.

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Society & Rights

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

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BBC World

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

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Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

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The Guardian World

Newspaper

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The New York Times World

Newspaper

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NPR World

Public radio

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US 3 items

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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

Tabloid

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The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

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Asia-Pacific 3 items

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SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

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The Japan Times

National 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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India 3 items

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Times of India World

National daily

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NDTV World

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Rappler

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China Daily World

State-backed daily

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Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

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France 24 Asia-Pacific

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Nikkei Asia

Business daily

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The Korea Herald

National daily

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Taiwan News

Digital daily

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Deutsche Welle Asia

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Reuters World

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The Jakarta Post

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Euronews World

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