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April 25, 2026 126 visible stories Conflict & Security / Diplomacy & Power / Cyber & Technology

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April 25, 2026

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India advises nationals in Mali to stay indoors, exercise caution due to security developments
The Hindu International 1m ago

India advises nationals in Mali to stay indoors, exercise caution due to security developments

The Indian embassy added that it was closely monitoring the evolving situation in coordination with Malian authorities and will issue further updates as required

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Islamic militants, separatists claim simultaneous attacks across Mali
The Hindu International 1m ago

Islamic militants, separatists claim simultaneous attacks across Mali

The U.S. Embassy in Bamako issued a security alert citing reports of explosions and gunfire near Kati and the international airport, and urged U.S. citizens to shelter in place and avoid travel there

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India World
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Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war
BBC World 1m ago

Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war

Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

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Global
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Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali
BBC World 1m ago

Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali

Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north, in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.

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Global
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Al Jazeera English

Conflict & Security

Al Jazeera English 1m ago

How serious is the rift in NATO?

Trump fury over Europeans' refusal to join Iran war.

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Global TV Shows
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Six killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon: Health Ministry
The Hindu International 1m ago

Six killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon: Health Ministry

identified two projectiles launched from Lebanon, decrying “a blatant violation of the ceasefire understandings” by Hezbollah and later intercepted another “suspicious aerial target”

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India World
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Diplomacy & Power

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

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Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump cancels U.S. envoys’ visit to Pakistan for talks; says 'does not mean restart of war'
The Hindu International 1m ago

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump cancels U.S. envoys’ visit to Pakistan for talks; says 'does not mean restart of war'

Iran’s Foreign Minister leaves Islamabad without meeting U.S. envoys, say Pakistan officials; Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran’s international airport for the first time since the conflict with the U.S. and Is...

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India World
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Explosion in southwest Colombia kills at least 14, state governor says
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Explosion in southwest Colombia kills at least seven, state governor says

Authorities in Cauca region demand 'decisive' government action after deadly explosion on Pan-American Highway.

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Global News
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Protestor depicts Israeli minister Ben Gvir covered in blood in Stockholm
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Protestor depicts Israeli minister Ben Gvir covered in blood in Stockholm

Activists organised a protest in solidarity with Palestine on Saturday in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Global News
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Viktor Orbán steps back from Parliament after landslide loss, vows to rebuild Hungary’s ’national side’
The Hindu International 1m ago

Viktor Orbán steps back from Parliament after landslide loss, vows to rebuild Hungary’s ’national side’

Mr. Orbán said his party’s caucus in parliament would be “radically transformed” following the election loss, and that he would not take his seat

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India World
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Mexico says US agents killed in crash weren't permitted to operate there
BBC World 1m ago

Mexico says US agents killed in crash weren't permitted to operate there

The two Americans who reportedly worked for the CIA died in a car crash after a Mexican-led operation to destroy a drug lab.

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Global
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CIA agents reported killed in Mexico were not authorised to operate: Gov’t
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Reported US CIA agents killed in crash not authorised to operate: Mexico

Mexican government says it is seeking details after incident raises questions about US activities on its territory.

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Global News
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Economy & Trade

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France defends abstention on UN slave trade resolution
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

France defends abstention on UN slave trade resolution

France justified abstaining on a UN resolution recognising the slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.

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Global Show Types
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Singaporean indie artist Shye chooses to see beauty in imperfection
Rappler 1m ago

Singaporean indie artist Shye chooses to see beauty in imperfection

As a self-taught artist, Shye has always approached music in a 'DIY' manner, with the perceived blemishes allowing for the creation of a deeper story

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Philippines Artists Editors' Pick
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[Between Islands] Still no Jollibee in Japan, but Filipino food slowly becoming more visible
Rappler 1m ago

[Between Islands] Still no Jollibee in Japan, but Filipino food slowly becoming more visible

Despite a large Filipino community in Japan, our cuisine remains significantly underrepresented unlike Thai or Vietnamese restaurants. But that's changing.

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Philippines Thought Leaders Voices
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[Vantage Point] Lucio Co’s takeover of PrimeWater changes nothing
Rappler 1m ago

[Vantage Point] Lucio Co’s takeover of PrimeWater changes nothing

Vantage Point readers on the ground have tipped us off on a water problem that simply won’t go away

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Philippines Business Consumer Issues
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Energy & Climate

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

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Rooting for an underdog? Rain or Shine is your team
Rappler 1m ago

Rooting for an underdog? Rain or Shine is your team

In a league that has seen the same powerhouse teams take turns at the throne, the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters are shaping up as arguably the biggest threat to the status quo

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Philippines Athletes Editors' Pick
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China acquired capacity to build 50 nuclear power reactors simultaneously: Official report
The Hindu International 1m ago

China acquired capacity to build 50 nuclear power reactors simultaneously: Official report

China’s total installed nuclear power capacity has reached 125 million kilowatts, ranking first globally, State-run CCTV said, quoting the China Nuclear Energy Association report

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India World
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Cyber & Technology

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

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In a rare interview, a leader of the world's largest right-wing group talks to NPR
NPR World 1m ago

In a rare interview, a leader of the world's largest right-wing group talks to NPR

The second-in-command of the RSS, a Hindu nationalist organization in India, rarely speaks to the Western press. Here's what he said about his group's controversial history.

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Family longest held in US immigration detention re-arrested after release
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Family longest held in US immigration detention re-arrested after release

Lawyers say El Gamal family detained by Trump administration hours after returning home from 10-month detention.

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Global News
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Altman apologises after OpenAI failed to alert police before Tumbler Ridge killings
The Hindu International 1m ago

Altman apologises after OpenAI failed to alert police before Tumbler Ridge killings

“I am deeply sorry that we did not alert law enforcement to the account that was banned in June,” Mr. Altman said

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India World
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Trump puts onus on Iran’s authorities as they project hardened stance
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Trump puts onus on Iran’s authorities as they project hardened stance

Some officials say Tehran must not even entertain any more talks on the nuclear issue amid the threats and blockade.

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Global News
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Arsenal narrowly beat Newcastle to regain Premier League lead over Man City
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Arsenal narrowly beat Newcastle to regain Premier League lead over Man City

Nervy Arsenal beat Newcastle 1-0 in the EPL to move three points clear of Manchester City, who hold a game in hand.

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Global Sport
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Will It, Won't It? Trump's Big Move Casts Shadow Over US-Iran Peace Talks
NDTV World 1m ago

Will It, Won't It? Trump's Big Move Casts Shadow Over US-Iran Peace Talks

According to Fox News, Trump said that he told the envoys not to get on an "18-hour flight" while they were getting ready to leave. He said that he does not want his officials to "sit around talking about nothing".

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India
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Society & Rights

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

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Police arrest demonstrators at pro-Palestine rally in Berlin
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

Police arrest demonstrators at pro-Palestine rally in Berlin

Video footage shared on social media shows two women being arrested at a pro-Palestine demonstration in Berlin.

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Global Show Types
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2 Missing, 1 Body, 1 Killer: In US University, Bangladeshi Students' Murder
NDTV World 1m ago

2 Missing, 1 Body, 1 Killer: In US University, Bangladeshi Students' Murder

Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27-year-old Bangladeshi doctoral students at the University of South Florida (USF), were reported missing on April 17.

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India
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After years of avoidance, Trump to attend first White House press dinner
Al Jazeera English 1m ago

After years of avoidance, Trump to attend first White House press dinner

Professional organisations call on attendees to 'speak forcefully' at annual event, which will not feature a comedian.

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Global News
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Tampa Bay murder: Police identify body of USF student, another still missing; roommate in custody
The Hindu International 1m ago

Tampa Bay murder: Police identify body of USF student, another still missing; roommate in custody

Hisham Saleh Abugharbeih has had several previous arrests; Zamil Limon, Nahida Bristy were considering getting married

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India World
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Martin Romualdez’s assets ordered frozen by Court of Appeals — Remulla
Rappler 1m ago

Martin Romualdez’s assets ordered frozen by Court of Appeals — Remulla

The appellate court freezes at least 25 bank accounts and 10 insurance policies under Romualdez's name, according to authorities

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To all the girls that BenCab loved before, here’s your swan song
Rappler 1m ago

To all the girls that BenCab loved before, here’s your swan song

In the sunset of his career, BenCab reminds us that his dialogue with the women of his past is ongoing, uneasy, and necessarily incomplete

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Philippines Artists Editors' Pick
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BBC World

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

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Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

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Global 3 items

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The Guardian World

Newspaper

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Global 3 items

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The New York Times World

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Global 3 items

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NPR World

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CNN World

Cable network

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Global 3 items

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Fox News World

Cable network

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New York Post World

Tabloid

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US 3 items

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The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

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Asia-Pacific 3 items

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Lean Left -1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

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Asia 3 items

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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

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Dawn

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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

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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

National daily

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Taiwan News

Digital daily

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Deutsche Welle Asia

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Euronews World

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