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April 25, 2026 12 visible stories Diplomacy & Power / Conflict & Security / Cyber & Technology

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April 25, 2026

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Conflict & Security

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

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Militants and separatists launch coordinated attacks across Mali
The Guardian World 1m ago

Militants and separatists launch coordinated attacks across Mali

Al-Qaida-linked group JNIM claims responsibility for strikes on airport in capital, Bamako and four other citiesIslamic militants and separatists attacked several locations in Mali’s capital and other cities on Saturday...

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Raqqa Showcases Syria’s Tumultuous Past
The New York Times World 1m ago

Raqqa Showcases Syria’s Tumultuous Past

The city on the Euphrates, once a cradle of civilization, suffered under a succession of recent rulers. Our visit found it hoping for change.

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Global War and Armed Conflicts Terrorism
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Europeans Ask: What Would It Mean to Defend One Another Without NATO?
The New York Times World 1m ago

Europeans Ask: What Would It Mean to Defend One Another Without NATO?

European Union nations have a little-known obligation to protect one another. Experts caution it is no replacement for NATO.

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Diplomacy & Power

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

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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Calls Off Witkoff and Kushner’s Travel to Pakistan for Peace Talks
The New York Times World 1m ago

Iran War Live Updates: Trump Calls Off Witkoff and Kushner’s Travel to Pakistan for Peace Talks

The New York Times World is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Iran War Live Updates: Trump Calls Off Witkoff and Kushner’s Travel to Pakistan for Peace Talks.

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The 85-Year-Old Widow Snagged by Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
The New York Times World 1m ago

The 85-Year-Old Widow Snagged by Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

In her first interview since being deported, Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, the French widow of a former G.I., recounted her experience in ICE detention.

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The Elite ‘Doctors’ Who Care for Mount Everest
The New York Times World 1m ago

The Elite ‘Doctors’ Who Care for Mount Everest

Glacial ice has sealed the gateway to Everest’s summit, keeping hundreds of climbers from reaching the top. “Icefall doctors” are on the case.

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Global Sherpas (Himalayan People) Mount Everest
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Witkoff and Kushner to Go to Pakistan for Talks on Iran
The New York Times World 1m ago

Witkoff and Kushner to Go to Pakistan for Talks on Iran

The two American envoys are expected to leave Saturday for Pakistan. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, arrived in Islamabad on Friday.

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Gaza Set to Hold First Local Election in Two Decades
The New York Times World 1m ago

Gaza Set to Hold First Local Election in Two Decades

Hamas said it was not participating in the municipal elections in Deir al-Balah, set for this weekend. Residents said it was a long-awaited opportunity to address the city’s problems

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Global Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) Palestinians
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Energy & Climate

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Cyber & Technology

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US millionaire big-game hunter dies after being crushed by elephants
The Guardian World 1m ago

US millionaire big-game hunter dies after being crushed by elephants

Ernie Dosio, a 75-year-old vineyard owner, was hunting an antelope species in Africa when the incident occuredSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAn American millionaire big-game...

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Global California Hunting
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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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Society & Rights

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‘Astonishing’ discovery could help save children from deadly disfiguring condition
The Guardian World 1m ago

‘Astonishing’ discovery could help save children from deadly disfiguring condition

A previously unknown species of bacteria found in patients with noma could be key to creating treatments for the neglected tropical diseaseThe “astonishing” discovery of a new bacteria could open the door to better ways...

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Japan’s New Care Workers: Bodybuilders, Wrestlers and M.M.A. Fighters
The New York Times World 1m ago

Japan’s New Care Workers: Bodybuilders, Wrestlers and M.M.A. Fighters

Young athletes are being recruited to plug a staff shortage in Japan’s nursing homes. The results are reshaping elder care.

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Global Nursing Homes Elder Care
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BBC World

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Global 3 items

Live

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

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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

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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

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US 3 items

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New York Post World

Tabloid

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US 3 items

Live

Right +4

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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Japan 3 items

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The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

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Southeast Asia 3 items

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Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

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Southeast Asia 3 items

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Dawn

National daily

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Pakistan 3 items

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The Hindu International

National daily

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India 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

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India 3 items

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NDTV World

Broadcaster

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India 3 items

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Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

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Philippines 3 items

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Lean Left -1

China Daily World

State-backed daily

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China 3 items

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Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

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Asia 3 items

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Lean Right +1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

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Asia-Pacific 3 items

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Nikkei Asia

Business daily

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Asia 0 items

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Lean Right +1

The Korea Herald

National daily

Live
Korea 0 items

No parsable items

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Taiwan News

Digital daily

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Taiwan 0 items

No parsable items

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Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

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Reuters World

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Reuters Business

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The Jakarta Post

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Euronews World

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