Briefing: Trump tactics leave federal prosecutors’ offices rudderless
Strategic angle: Federal prosecutors struggle with the implications of Trump's strategies.
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Briefing: Kidnapping of US journalist in Iraq linked to Iranian militants
Strategic angle: The abduction raises concerns about the influence of Iranian groups in the region.
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Briefing: France and Japan need a reciprocal access agreement to strengthen their military cooperation
Strategic angle: In light of Emmanuel Macron's visit to Japan, Paris and Tokyo must enhance their military collaboration amidst growing threats.
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Briefing: Peacekeepers killed by roadside explosion in Lebanon, initial report finds
Strategic angle: The deaths of two Indonesian nationals highlight ongoing dangers faced by UN peacekeepers in the region.
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Briefing: Lebanon condemns Israel’s 'clear intention' to impose new occupation of its territory
Strategic angle: Lebanon reacts to Israeli strikes and occupation plans amid escalating tensions.
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Briefing: Haiti gang attacks kill at least 70 people over the weekend, says UN
Strategic angle: Carlos Ruiz Massieu, head of the UN office in Haiti, announced the 'brutal' and 'coordinated' attacks on Tuesday.
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Briefing: EU faces 'largest oil supply disruption in history', energy expert says
Strategic angle: Francesco Sassi warns of unprecedented oil supply challenges due to the Iran war.
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Briefing: US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad
Strategic angle: The US state department says a suspect in her abduction has ties to an Iran-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.
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Briefing: US fuel prices surge past $4 a gallon
Strategic angle: The average price of regular gasoline in the United States topped $4 dollars a gallon for the first time since 2022, as the Iran war continues to disrupt global energy supply.
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Briefing: Deterrent or danger: After Iran, are Saudi Arabia and Turkey next in line for nuclear weapons?
Strategic angle: The nuclear threat in the Middle East is growing due to the Iran war, prompting concerns about other nations pursuing nuclear capabilities.
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Briefing: Italian Christmas meal tragedy turns into murder inquiry
Strategic angle: Tests results suggest the two women may have been killed with ricin, according to Italian media, but police still do not have a suspect.
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Briefing: France eyes ban on social media for under-15s
Strategic angle: Proposed legislation could suspend accounts of users under 15 and prevent new registrations.
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Briefing: Hungarian FM denies passing information to Russia, calls it 'foreign interference'
Strategic angle: Peter Szijjarto responds to allegations of sharing strategic information with Russia.
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Briefing: Runners Misled at a Qualifier Race Will Still Get Invites to the World Championship
Strategic angle: The U.S. will nearly double its contingent for the women's half marathon championship to address an unprecedented issue caused by an official vehicle taking leading runners off course.
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Briefing: Federal judge finds Trump violated free speech by ordering NPR defunded
Strategic angle: A U.S. District Court judge ruled that President Trump's actions against NPR and PBS breached the First Amendment.
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Briefing: Palm Sunday Bird Sellers in Mexico City Cling to Fading Tradition
Strategic angle: Despite tighter laws and growing criticism, pajareros continue to line the streets of Mexico City with birds and flowers on Palm Sunday.
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Briefing: Iran has 'necessary will' to end war but seeking guarantees, President Masoud Pezeshkian says
Strategic angle: US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth warns that the next days of the Iran war will be 'decisive'.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
Briefing: The wellness world is eager for RFK Jr.'s promised move on peptides
Strategic angle: Health Secretary Kennedy's upcoming decision on peptides could reshape the wellness industry.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
Briefing: Fire at chemical plant in Russia’s Nizhnekamsk leaves three dead
Strategic angle: Footage shows thick smoke rising over an industrial site in Nizhnekamsk, western Russia.
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Briefing: Syrian president discusses Iran war with British PM on first visit to London since fall of al-Assad
Strategic angle: Ahmed al-Sharaa strengthens ties with Western nations during significant diplomatic visit.
Editorial Staff Mar 31