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April 29, 2026 9 visible stories Conflict & Security / Cyber & Technology / Economy & Trade

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April 29, 2026

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Conflict & Security

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

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Fugitive found hiding out in the Philippines nearly 4 decades after allegedly raping and abducting Florida 7-year-old
New York Post World • 1m ago

Fugitive found hiding out in the Philippines nearly 4 decades after allegedly raping and abducting Florida 7-year-old

The harrowing case unfolded in 1989 when Young Tom Talmadge, now 69, allegedly lured the child from the since-closed Tampa Lanes bowling alley to his car.

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First full gas tanker exits Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began
New York Post World • 1m ago

First full gas tanker exits Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began

More than a dozen gas tankers are still trapped inside the Persian Gulf, according to analysts.

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New IRA bombing fuels fears of global militant network tied to Iran, Hezbollah
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New IRA bombing fuels fears of global militant network tied to Iran, Hezbollah

The New IRA reportedly claimed a car bomb attack on a Belfast police station, threatening further strikes amid alleged Iran and Hezbollah connections.

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Iran’s Hormuz toll plan falters as Gulf nations side with US
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Iran’s Hormuz toll plan falters as Gulf nations side with US

"They will forgive, but they will never forget what Iran has done."

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Could Narges Mohammadi unite Iran’s opposition? Husband says imprisoned Nobel laureate still fighting
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Could Narges Mohammadi unite Iran’s opposition? Husband says imprisoned Nobel laureate still fighting

Narges Mohammadi's husband says the jailed Nobel Peace Prize laureate was severely beaten during arrest but remains politically unbroken in prison.

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Diplomacy & Power

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Economy & Trade

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Bizarre robot dogs sporting Musk, Zuckerberg heads torment visitors in Berlin museum — as part of creepy influencer exhibit
New York Post World • 1m ago

Bizarre robot dogs sporting Musk, Zuckerberg heads torment visitors in Berlin museum — as part of creepy influencer exhibit

The cyborg canines are all fitted with hyper-realistic silicone heads modeled after Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Pablo Picasso, and other modern industry leaders.

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Energy & Climate

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Cyber & Technology

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

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Tourist dies at luxury resort after cobra from snake show climbs up pants, bites him: police
New York Post World • 1m ago

Tourist dies at luxury resort after cobra from snake show climbs up pants, bites him: police

"During the snake charmer's performance, one of the snakes crawled into the trousers of a 57-year-old man, resulting in a bite to the German tourist's leg," officials said.

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Tourist dies at luxury resort after cobra from snake show climbs up pants, bites him: police
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Tourist dies at luxury resort after cobra from snake show climbs up pants, bites him: police

A tourist reportedly died near a luxury all-inclusive resort complex after a venomous cobra slithered up his pants and bit him during a snake show, police said.

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$500M superyacht owned by Russia’s richest man passes through Strait of Hormuz
New York Post World • 1m ago

$500M superyacht owned by Russia’s richest man passes through Strait of Hormuz

"Nord," one of the world's most expensive superyachts, features two helicopter pads, luxury lounge decks, and an 80-foot swimming pool at the stern.

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Society & Rights

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

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BBC World

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

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Asia 3 items

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Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

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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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The Japan Times

National daily

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The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

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Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

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Dawn

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The Hindu International

National daily

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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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France 24 Asia-Pacific

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Nikkei Asia

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The Korea Herald

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Taiwan News

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Deutsche Welle Asia

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Reuters World

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The Jakarta Post

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Euronews World

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