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April 23, 2026 17 visible stories Conflict & Security / Cyber & Technology / Diplomacy & Power

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April 23, 2026

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Conflict & Security

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

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Prince Harry makes surprise visit in Ukraine in show of support during war
New York Post World 1m ago

Prince Harry makes surprise visit in Ukraine in show of support during war

Britain's Prince Harry made an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday in a show of support for the country in its fifth year of war with Russia.

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Meet Ahmad Vahidi, the shadowy general actually running Iran — and Trump’s biggest obstacle to peace
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Meet Ahmad Vahidi, the shadowy general actually running Iran — and Trump’s biggest obstacle to peace

After US-Israeli airstrikes rocked Iran's leadership, killing dozens of top officials in the initials days of the war, Ahmad Vahidi has risen to control the Islamic Republic from the shadows.

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Diner stabbed while eating in cafe, terrifying CCTV goes viral
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Diner stabbed while eating in cafe, terrifying CCTV goes viral

CCTV has captured the terrifying moment a diner was “randomly” stabbed in the chest while eating breakfast at a UK cafe.

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Parents of boy, 13, who allegedly killed tourist Chiara Jaconis with statue he tossed from Italy balcony facing manslaughter charges
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Parents of boy, 13, who allegedly killed tourist Chiara Jaconis with statue he tossed from Italy balcony facing manslaughter charges

The parents of a 13-year-old boy who allegedly killed a Prada manager when he tossed a statuette off a building in Italy are facing manslaughter charges, according to a report. Italian prosecutors say the parents “should...

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UK landlords advertising ‘Muslim only’ housing in potential violation of discrimination laws
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UK landlords advertising ‘Muslim only’ housing in potential violation of discrimination laws

"Only for Muslims," "for 2 Muslim boys or 2 Muslim girls," and "Muslims preferred" were listed on the advertisements, according to the outlet.

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Lufthansa slashes 20K flights to save jet fuel as Iran war drives up oil prices
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Lufthansa slashes 20K flights to save jet fuel as Iran war drives up oil prices

The Lufthansa Group said the cancellation of less profitable routes would save the equivalent of approximately 40,000 metric tons of jet fuel.

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Diplomacy & Power

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

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Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges
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Ex-Philippine president Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges

The ICC confirmed crimes against humanity charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for allegedly overseeing deadly drug crackdowns.

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Hezbollah disarmament deadlock risks civil war, analysts say, as US prepares for Israel–Lebanon talks
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Hezbollah disarmament deadlock risks civil war, analysts say, as US prepares for Israel–Lebanon talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington as diplomats confront the unresolved question of Hezbollah's disarmament.

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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

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Energy & Climate

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Cyber & Technology

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Iran releases video purporting to show commandos seizing ships in Strait of Hormuz
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Iran releases video purporting to show commandos seizing ships in Strait of Hormuz

The propaganda clip was pumped out by state media Wednesday after the regime boasted it had seized the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca and Liberia-flagged Epaminondas vessels, hours after the cease-fire was extended.

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Legendary Spanish matador can’t eat, sleep and suffered ‘immense pain’ from gruesome rectal goring injury
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Legendary Spanish matador can’t eat, sleep and suffered ‘immense pain’ from gruesome rectal goring injury

"Without a doubt it was the most painful goring ever."

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Former Mexican beauty queen found shot dead as investigators examine possible family involvement: reports
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Former Mexican beauty queen found shot dead as investigators examine possible family involvement: reports

Prosecutors investigate the death of Carolina Flores Gómez, a former Mexican beauty queen found shot in her Mexico City apartment in the Polanco area.

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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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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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Watchlist directory

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30 sources

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BBC World

Public broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

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

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Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

Live
Philippines 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

China Daily World

State-backed daily

Live
China 3 items

Live

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

Center 0

Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

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

Live
Asia 0 items

No parsable items

Lean Left -1

Reuters World

Wire service

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Reuters Business

Wire service

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The Jakarta Post

National daily

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Euronews World

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