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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 13:25 CST
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With no Gaza disarmament deal, UN group hasn't begun major work to clear explosives

The United Nations group that clears explosives from conflict zones tells NPR it has not started major clearing operations in Gaza, because Israel and Hamas have not yet agreed on the terms for disarmament of the territory.

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North Korea opens new housing area for families of soldiers killed overseas

Kim unveils housing for families of soldiers killed overseas amid North Korea's support for Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Kyrie Irving wears PRESS shirt for Gaza journalists at NBA All-Star Game

Basketball star honours media workers, nearly 300 of whom have been killed in Israeli attacks since October 2023.

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Marco Rubio wants to build a ‘new Western century’. Will Europe join?

Europe is facing a great dilemma: continue with liberalist values or embrace Trump's defence of 'Western civilisation'?

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Tyler Reddick wins NASCAR Daytona 500 in Michael Jordan-owned car

Toyota Racing driver triumphs in NASCAR's biggest event in a car co-owned by the NBA Hall of Famer.

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Iran’s Araghchi meets IAEA chief in Geneva ahead of nuclear talks with US

Iran's top diplomat says he hopes to 'achieve a fair and equitable deal' in the high-stakes talks with US on Tuesday.

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Israel will begin contentious West Bank land registration

Israel will begin a contentious land regulation process in a large part of the occupied West Bank, which could result in Israel gaining control over wide swaths of the area for future development.

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An Islamist party becomes Bangladesh's main opposition for the first time

An Islamist party has become Bangladesh's main opposition for the first time in the country's history, challenging the old dynastic political system despite persistent concerns among critics about the party's policies on women.

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Russia, Ukraine and US officials to meet this week for more talks to end the war

As the war in Ukraine nears its fourth anniversary, officials from Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. will meet in Geneva Tuesday for another round of talks aimed at ending the war.

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World leaders met in Munich to discuss the future of Europe. Here's what happened

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Kurt Volker, a former U.S. ambassador to NATO, for his takeaways following this year's Munich Security Conference.

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With no disarmament agreement, group says work to clear Gaza explosives hasn't begun

The United Nations group that clears explosives from conflict zones tells NPR it has not started major clearing operations in Gaza, because Israel and Hamas have not yet agreed on the terms for disarmament of the territory.

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US and Iran head to Geneva to continue talks on Iran's nuclear program. What to know

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Vali Nasr, a professor of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University, about nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.

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As US presence wanes, China works to increase its influence through foreign aid

When the U.S. pulled back on giving out foreign aid last year, fears emerged that China would swoop to take America's place. But China's approach may signify a different role for it in global health.

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India hosts AI Impact Summit, drawing world leaders, tech giants

Summit aims to outline global AI governance and collaboration for inclusive growth and sustainability.

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ByteDance pledges fixes to Seedance 2.0 after Hollywood copyright claims

Hollywood groups say the AI video generator uses the likeness of actors and others without permission.

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