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April 27, 2026 8 visible stories Conflict & Security / Diplomacy & Power / Economy & Trade

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April 27, 2026

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Conflict & Security

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

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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes part of northern Japan
New York Post World 1m ago

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes part of northern Japan

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook part of northern Japan early Monday, but there was no damage or casualties.

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Russia suspected of sweeping Signal hack attack on German officials
New York Post World 1m ago

Russia suspected of sweeping Signal hack attack on German officials

Berlin has served as one of Ukraine's biggest providers of military aid.

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King Charles’s royal visit to Washington still happening, says Buckingham Palace, despite WHCD shooting
New York Post World 1m ago

King Charles’s royal visit to Washington still happening, says Buckingham Palace, despite WHCD shooting

"The King and Queen are most grateful to all those who have worked at pace to ensure this remains the case and are looking forward to the Visit getting underway tomorrow,” a royal spokesperson said.

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World leaders condemn ‘unacceptable’ violence after armed attack disrupts WH Correspondents’ Dinner
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World leaders condemn ‘unacceptable’ violence after armed attack disrupts WH Correspondents’ Dinner

Global leaders expressed relief that Trump was unharmed after an armed suspect allegedly attacked the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington.

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Iran’s good cop, bad cop game implodes as experts warn regime views US as 'evil'
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Iran’s good cop, bad cop game implodes as experts warn regime views US as 'evil'

Trump canceled planned Iran talks in Pakistan, citing regime infighting, and experts say Tehran's good cop, bad cop negotiating tactic has collapsed.

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Diplomacy & Power

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

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Iran turmoil erupts: Ultra-hardliner who mocked Trump poised to take over nuclear talks
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Iran turmoil erupts: Ultra-hardliner who mocked Trump poised to take over nuclear talks

Reports say veteran hardliner Saeed Jalili may replace Ghalibaf on Iran's negotiating team, deepening fractures within the regime's political leadership.

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Economy & Trade

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

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Hormuz crisis spurs $24B Iraq trade corridor as Gulf routes shift
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Hormuz crisis spurs $24B Iraq trade corridor as Gulf routes shift

Rising Strait of Hormuz tensions fuel Iraq's $24 billion Development Road and other alternative Gulf-to-Europe trade routes, analyst says now.

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Energy & Climate

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Cyber & Technology

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2 Americans suspected of being ‘terror-groomed’ are among 19 killed in Filipino raid: gov’t
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2 Americans suspected of being ‘terror-groomed’ are among 19 killed in Filipino raid: gov’t

Two Americans suspected of being "terror-groomed'' by leftist rebels were among 19 people killed during a raid on a militant communist hideout in the Philippines last week, according to reports.

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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

Live
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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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Asia-Pacific 3 items

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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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Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

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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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India 3 items

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NDTV World

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Rappler

Digital newsroom

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China Daily World

State-backed daily

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Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

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France 24 Asia-Pacific

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Nikkei Asia

Business daily

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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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Reuters World

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Euronews World

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