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April 28, 2026 11 visible stories Conflict & Security / Cyber & Technology / 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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Gunman, reportedly age 89, opens fire at 2 locations in Greek capital, wounding several people
New York Post World • 1m ago

Gunman, reportedly age 89, opens fire at 2 locations in Greek capital, wounding several people

A gunman opened fire at a social security office and at a courthouse in central Athens on Tuesday, wounding several people, Greek authorities said.

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Top Jalisco cartel leader ‘El Jardinero’ arrested in Mexico
New York Post World • 1m ago

Top Jalisco cartel leader ‘El Jardinero’ arrested in Mexico

Mexican special forces ​have arrested Audias Flores, known as "El Jardinero" and one of the top commanders of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), in the western state ‌of Nayarit, security minister Omar Ga...

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Trial of Austrian man accused of plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert set to begin
New York Post World • 1m ago

Trial of Austrian man accused of plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert set to begin

The trial against a man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago is set to begin Tuesday in Austria.

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Iran eyes revenge for Soleimani as WHCA Dinner shooting exposes security ‘vulnerability,’ expert warns
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Iran eyes revenge for Soleimani as WHCA Dinner shooting exposes security ‘vulnerability,’ expert warns

A former Pentagon intelligence officer claims the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting exposed serious security vulnerabilities around Trump.

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IDF restricts gatherings in northern Israel as Hezbollah attacks escalate
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IDF restricts gatherings in northern Israel as Hezbollah attacks escalate

The IDF’s Home Front Command updated on Sunday its defensive guidelines for specific areas in northern Israel, restricting gatherings to a maximum of 1,500 people.

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Major blow to Putin in Africa as Russian forces driven from Mali stronghold by separatists, jihadists
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Major blow to Putin in Africa as Russian forces driven from Mali stronghold by separatists, jihadists

Analysts say Russia's Africa Corps defeat in Mali could be a turning point for Moscow's influence in West Africa as jihadist attacks continue.

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Diplomacy & Power

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

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Can King Charles save the ever-fracturing ‘special relationship’ after Trump anger at Starmer over Iran war?
Fox News World • 1m ago

Can King Charles save the ever-fracturing ‘special relationship’ after Trump anger at Starmer over Iran war?

As Britain rejects U.S. blockade tactics against Iran, King Charles III's visit to Washington is shaping up as a critical diplomatic balancing act.

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Economy & Trade

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Energy & Climate

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Iran on brink of ‘irreversible’ damage to oil fields as storage runs out during blockade
New York Post World • 1m ago

Iran on brink of ‘irreversible’ damage to oil fields as storage runs out during blockade

Iran is continuing to load its large oil tankers despite the ongoing US naval blockade, signaling that Tehran is likely running out of storage space and may have to shut down crude production .

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Cyber & Technology

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

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22 Buddhist monks arrested at Sri Lanka airport for allegedly hiding 242 pounds of marijuana in luggage
New York Post World • 1m ago

22 Buddhist monks arrested at Sri Lanka airport for allegedly hiding 242 pounds of marijuana in luggage

Police estimated that the entire potluck would sell for £2.5 million, or around $3.4 million, on the streets.

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Pompeii researchers use AI to create stunning digital portrait of victim who tried to escape eruption
New York Post World • 1m ago

Pompeii researchers use AI to create stunning digital portrait of victim who tried to escape eruption

The remarkable AI-generated digital portrait, released by the Pompeii Archaeological Park Monday, features a man using a bowl-like object to shield his head while attempting to flee against the flaming backdrop of Mount...

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Society & Rights

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BBC World

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

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Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

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Lean Left -2

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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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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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

State-backed daily

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Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

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Asia 3 items

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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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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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Reuters Business

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The Jakarta Post

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Euronews World

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