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April 28, 2026 10 visible stories Conflict & Security / Society & Rights / Diplomacy & Power

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April 28, 2026

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Conflict & Security

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

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The Small U.K. Agency That’s a 911 for Ships in the Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times World • 1m ago

The Small U.K. Agency That’s a 911 for Ships in the Strait of Hormuz

At a military base outside Portsmouth, England, a 24-hour service monitors the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea and part of the Indian Ocean, responding to distress calls.

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Global Ships and Shipping US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
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The Guardian World

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The Guardian World • 1m ago

Taking power in Mali might be a stretch but insurgents can force hand of weakened regime

Coordinated attack by JNIM and the Tuareg minority inflicted significant casualties on government forces and Russian auxiliariesWhen al-Qaida-affiliated Islamic militants launched a series of attacks on military bases an...

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Global Mali Africa
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Gunmen kill at least 29 at football pitch in north-east Nigeria, governor says
The Guardian World • 1m ago

Gunmen kill at least 29 at football pitch in north-east Nigeria, governor says

Attack in Adamawa state continues wave of violence across the country, including armed raid on orphanage in KogiGunmen have killed at least 29 people in north-east Nigeria, a state governor said on Monday, with local peo...

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Iran Offers Plan to Focus on Strait of Hormuz and Delay Nuclear Talks
The New York Times World • 1m ago

Iran Offers Plan to Focus on Strait of Hormuz and Delay Nuclear Talks

In its latest offer delivered on Sunday, Iran proposed opening the key waterway to shipping traffic and lifting the U.S. blockade, while postponing the thornier nuclear issue until later.

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Mali Terror Attack: Defense Minister Killed by Al Qaeda-Linked JNIM
The New York Times World • 1m ago

Mali Terror Attack: Defense Minister Killed by Al Qaeda-Linked JNIM

The death of the defense minister, Gen. Sadio Camara, a central figure in the country’s military government, comes amid escalating violence in the region.

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Global Terrorism War and Armed Conflicts
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Mali’s militant attacks expose limits of Putin’s power in Africa
The Guardian World • 1m ago

Mali’s militant attacks expose limits of Putin’s power in Africa

Russian backing for the ruling junta has not stopped rebel fighters striking significant blows in recent daysMali in turmoil after insurgents seize towns and kill defence ministerWhen Assimi Goïta, the leader of Mali’s m...

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Global Mali Russia
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Diplomacy & Power

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

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Internet Restrictions Spur Russians to Openly Question Putin’s Moves
The New York Times World • 1m ago

Internet Restrictions Spur Russians to Openly Question Putin’s Moves

From beauty influencers to the token political opposition, Russians are openly questioning President Vladimir V. Putin’s moves to hamstring access.

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Global Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Politics and Government
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Economy & Trade

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Energy & Climate

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Cyber & Technology

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How South Korea Uses A.I. to Check on Its Elderly
The New York Times World • 1m ago

How South Korea Uses A.I. to Check on Its Elderly

In the world’s fastest aging society, artificial intelligence is being used to make care calls to older adults who live alone and to fight dementia.

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Global South Korea Artificial Intelligence
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Society & Rights

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

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Canada Says Its Gold Is Traceable and Clean. So We Traced It.
The New York Times World • 1m ago

Canada Says Its Gold Is Traceable and Clean. So We Traced It.

We ended up in a Colombian mine controlled by a drug cartel.

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Global Gold Drug Cartels
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German tourist dies after being bitten at snake show on family holiday in Egypt
The Guardian World • 1m ago

German tourist dies after being bitten at snake show on family holiday in Egypt

Man, 57, was watching snake-charming show when reptile crawled into his trousers, say German policeA German tourist has died after a snake crawled into his trousers and bit him as he watched a show in Egypt on a family h...

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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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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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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

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Times of India World

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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

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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Euronews World

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