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April 23, 2026 9 visible stories Cyber & Technology / Conflict & Security / Diplomacy & Power

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April 23, 2026

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Updated Apr 23, 13:09 UTC

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Conflict & Security

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

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The Generals Who Are Now Running Iran
The New York Times World • 1m ago

The Generals Who Are Now Running Iran

The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ushered in a new form of collective leadership in the country, with more power for the Revolutionary Guards.

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To Iran, Trump Blinked First by Extending the Cease-Fire
The New York Times World • 1m ago

To Iran, Trump Blinked First by Extending the Cease-Fire

Iran’s leaders believe that they can withstand an enduring standoff longer than President Trump. The strategy could be economically devastating for average Iranians.

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Diplomacy & Power

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

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Iran War Live Updates: Reported Ship Seizures Add to Anxiety in Oil Markets
The New York Times World • 1m ago

Iran War Live Updates: Reported Ship Seizures Add to Anxiety in Oil Markets

Oil was hovering above $100 a barrel and there were no public signs of a breakthrough in peace efforts. The White House said President Trump does not view Iran’s reported seizures as a cease-fire violation.

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Reported Seizure of Ships Injects New Uncertainty Over Peace Talks
The New York Times World • 1m ago

Reported Seizure of Ships Injects New Uncertainty Over Peace Talks

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had seized two ships near the Strait of Hormuz. A Trump spokeswoman said the president did not view those actions as violating the cease-fire.

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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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War in Iran Gives New Fuel to a Tax Debate in Australia
The New York Times World • 1m ago

War in Iran Gives New Fuel to a Tax Debate in Australia

The world’s third-largest exporter of natural gas, Australia has been too lenient in taxing lucrative gas exports, many in the country argue.

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Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds
The Guardian World • 1m ago

Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds

Research shows natural hazards linked to climate crisis disrupted 23 elections in 18 countries in 2024Democracy is under mounting threat from the climate crisis, with new analysis documenting how elections are increasing...

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Cyber & Technology

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British woman died in Ghana trying to recoup money from scammers, inquest told
The Guardian World • 1m ago

British woman died in Ghana trying to recoup money from scammers, inquest told

Janet Fordham died in crash after travelling to see man who claimed he would help to recover money from earlier scamsA British woman who was scammed out of up to £1m in a string of so-called romance frauds died in a road...

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Threat of Evictions Darkens Russia’s Rosy Picture of Occupied Ukraine
The New York Times World • 1m ago

Threat of Evictions Darkens Russia’s Rosy Picture of Occupied Ukraine

A new law forces Ukrainians in the captured regions to get Russian title deeds or risk losing their homes.

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Trump officials consider sending 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to Congo
The Guardian World • 1m ago

Trump officials consider sending 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to Congo

Discussions reportedly come after Trump’s decision to stop initiative that allowed group to apply to resettle in the USThe Trump administration is in discussions to potentially send up to 1,100 Afghans who helped US forc...

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Society & Rights

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BBC World

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

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Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
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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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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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SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

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The Japan Times

National daily

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The Straits Times Asia

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Channel NewsAsia

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Dawn

National daily

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The Hindu International

National daily

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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

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Radio Free Asia

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France 24 Asia-Pacific

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Nikkei Asia

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The Korea Herald

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Taiwan News

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Euronews World

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