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April 22, 2026 32 visible stories Conflict & Security / Cyber & Technology / Society & Rights

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April 22, 2026

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Conflict & Security

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

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US intercepts at least three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters: report
New York Post World 1m ago

US intercepts at least three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters: report

The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in ‌Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednes...

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Son of former Iranian diplomat goes viral for flaunting jet-setting, extravagant lifestyle
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Son of former Iranian diplomat goes viral for flaunting jet-setting, extravagant lifestyle

The wanted son of a former Iranian diplomat has gone viral for flaunting his luxurious lifestyle as he boarded a private jet bound for Ibiza.

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Freed hostage Rom Braslavski details abuse, starvation during 738 days in Gaza captivity
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Freed hostage Rom Braslavski details abuse, starvation during 738 days in Gaza captivity

Rom Braslavski, abducted from the Supernova festival Oct. 7, describes brutal abuse, starvation and sexual violence during his captivity in Gaza.

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Former Mexican beauty queen, 27, shot dead in luxury apartment — with shocking suspect eyed
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Former Mexican beauty queen, 27, shot dead in luxury apartment — with shocking suspect eyed

Security staff at the building reported hearing no gunshots or unusual activity, and forensic teams and ballistic experts have since combed the apartment for evidence.

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Australian surfer miraculously survives attack from ‘world’s most venomous animal’
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Australian surfer miraculously survives attack from ‘world’s most venomous animal’

“It felt like I was breathing through a straw. I was convulsing, couldn’t stop sweating, I was shaking and my heart was beating out of my chest," Sydneysider Guy Rowles said.

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Family of seven clinging to cliff could’ve ‘gone’ at any moment before heart-stopping rescue
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Family of seven clinging to cliff could’ve ‘gone’ at any moment before heart-stopping rescue

Harrowing footage has emerged from a daring rescue that saved the lives of seven tourists who were left clinging to a cliff as waves lapped below.

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Diplomacy & Power

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

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Iran agrees not to execute eight women tied to anti-regime protests after Trump's public appeal
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Iran agrees not to execute eight women tied to anti-regime protests after Trump's public appeal

President Donald Trump says eight women protesters will no longer be executed in Iran after he urged their release during ongoing negotiations.

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Economy & Trade

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

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Energy & Climate

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

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Searchers find body of 1 of 6 missing crew members from ship that overturned during typhoon
New York Post World 1m ago

Searchers find body of 1 of 6 missing crew members from ship that overturned during typhoon

“Coast Guard aircrews continue to search for the five missing crewmen and an orange 12-person life raft in the vicinity of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands,” the news release said.

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Cyber & Technology

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

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Landlords allegedly posting 'Muslim-only' apartment ads in violation of country's equality act: report
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Landlords allegedly posting 'Muslim-only' apartment ads in violation of country's equality act: report

Some London landlords are reportedly advertising 'Muslim-only' rental listings on Facebook and other platforms, allegedly violating Britain's Equality Act.

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40 passengers from Israel faced hours-long detainment at Moscow airport: ‘Utterly unacceptable’
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40 passengers from Israel faced hours-long detainment at Moscow airport: ‘Utterly unacceptable’

The passengers were let into Russia following an intervention by Israel’s Foreign Ministry.

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Tokyo theme park worker dies after being trapped inside ride mechanism during routine maintenance
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Tokyo theme park worker dies after being trapped inside ride mechanism during routine maintenance

Kamimura Hina was reportedly trapped for roughly five hours inside the 'Flying Balloon' ride at Tokyo Dome City Attractions.

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Retired couple hit with $7K car rental fine from Enterprise over bogus diesel claim
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Retired couple hit with $7K car rental fine from Enterprise over bogus diesel claim

Nine months later, Enterprise sent a letter demanding $9,500 CAD — about $7,000 USD.

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Finnish Air Force cadets under fire for drawing giant penis-shaped flight patterns during training mission
New York Post World 1m ago

Finnish Air Force cadets under fire for drawing giant penis-shaped flight patterns during training mission

The startling imagery was captured live on the publicly viewable flight-tracking website Flightradar, with screenshots of the crude shapes quickly spreading across social media.

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Tokyo theme park worker dies after being trapped inside ride mechanism during routine maintenance
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Tokyo theme park worker dies after being trapped inside ride mechanism during routine maintenance

An employee conducting routine maintenance at Tokyo Dome City Attractions reportedly died after becoming trapped in the "Flying Balloon" ride mechanism.

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Society & Rights

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

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Trump says Iran won’t execute 8 women after he demanded their release
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Trump says Iran won’t execute 8 women after he demanded their release

President Trump announced Wednesday that Iran will no longer execute eight women after he pleaded Tuesday for their freedom — calling it “very good news” in a social media post.

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Two women Trump called for Iran to spare already released on bail, rights group says
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Two women Trump called for Iran to spare already released on bail, rights group says

Golnaz Naraghi, 37, and Venus Hosseininejad, 28, have been out on bail since late March, according to the Iran Human Rights organization in Oslo.

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Pope Leo urges Africans to stay and 'serve your country' instead of migrating as displacement climbs
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Pope Leo urges Africans to stay and 'serve your country' instead of migrating as displacement climbs

Pope Leo XIV urged African youth to stay and improve their own countries rather than migrate while speaking to university students in Cameroon's capital.

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Mexico temple gunman ranted about pyramid's gruesome history to hostages: ‘Don’t move, or I’ll sacrifice you’
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Mexico temple gunman ranted about pyramid's gruesome history to hostages: ‘Don’t move, or I’ll sacrifice you’

Video shows the Teotihuacan pyramids gunman reportedly bragging about sacrificing victims before killing a Canadian tourist and wounding others.

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BBC World

Public broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

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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

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

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

Live

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

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Right +1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Live
Asia-Pacific 3 items

Live

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Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Live
Asia 0 items

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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

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Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

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Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Left -1

Reuters World

Wire service

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Reuters Business

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The Jakarta Post

National daily

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Euronews World

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