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Thursday, 23 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 09:25 CST
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Massive explosions at border patrol ammunition depot in Thailand

A series of explosions tore through an ammunition depot belonging to Thailand’s Border Patrol Police in Surin.

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Amid US military build, Trump says he prefers diplomatic solution with Iran

Trump strikes belligerent tone on Iran during State of the Union, but says he would prefer a diplomatic solution.

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Venezuela reports over 3,200 people fully released under new amnesty law

Venezuela's National Assembly says thousands of people have regained freedom under a new amnesty law.

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Sri Lanka’s former intelligence chief arrested over 2019 Easter attacks

Investigators say Suresh Sallay aided and conspired in the deadly Easter Sunday attacks that killed nearly 300 people.

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Key takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union speech

Trump's hardline stance on Iran and nuclear weapons, alongside foreign policy moves, dominate key moments of his speech.

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Trump says US has received 80m barrels of Venezuelan oil; 3rd tanker seized

US forces have 'captured' a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean weeks after it reportedly left Venezuelan waters.

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China restricts exports to 40 Japanese entities with ties to military

China on Tuesday restricted exports to 40 Japanese entities it says are contributing to Japan's "remilitarization," in the latest escalation of tensions with Tokyo.

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Modi in Israel live: India’s PM to meet Netanyahu, address Knesset

Modi will mark his second visit to Israel with the two countries having deepened ties under the Hindu nationalist PM.

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India’s Modi visits Israel: What’s on the agenda, and why it matters

India's prime minister is expected to discuss upgrading security and economic agreements amid rising regional tensions.

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Trump contradicts Witkoff over Iran nuclear bomb claims

In his State of the Union address, US President Trump reiterated claims the US “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear programme.

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Tokyo protests as China blocks ‘dual-use’ exports to 20 Japanese companies

China's Commerce Ministry says the move against Japanese firms will prevent the remilitarisation of Japan.

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Iran’s FM says deal with US ‘within reach’; Trump says he prefers diplomacy

Foreign Minister Araghchi's remarks ahead of Geneva talks come as second US aircraft carrier heads towards Middle East.

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State of the Union updates: Trump says prefers diplomatic solution for Iran

The US president has used the primetime platform to push his agenda and bolster support before the midterms.

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Donald Trump heckled during State of the Union

Donald Trump has sparked uproar during his State of the Union address after asking lawmakers to prove loyalty to the US.

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Iran’s FM says deal with US ‘within reach’ if diplomacy ‘given priority’

Foreign Minister Araghchi's remarks on eve of Geneva talks come as second US aircraft carrier heads towards Middle East.

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