Briefing: 'Kurds can play a significant role in a breakthrough in Iran,' Iranian Kurdish leader says
Strategic angle: Abdullah Mohtadi discusses the potential impact of Kurdish involvement in Iran's political landscape.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
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Briefing: What is HELIOS, the US laser destroying cheap Iranian drones for cents
Strategic angle: The High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance, deployed on a US naval ship, downed several drones last week. Here’s what you need to know about the game-changing technology.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Sarkozy trial 'test to French judicial system' when faced with political pressure
Strategic angle: Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is appealing his conviction in the Libyan funding case, raising questions about the integrity of the judicial system under political influence.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Iran escalates its drone and missile attacks on Gulf countries to pressure global economies
Strategic angle: Gulf nations are on high alert as Tehran expands its targets to include civilian infrastructure and major trade hubs.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Germany is turning abandoned railway tracks into monorail routes
Strategic angle: In North Rhine-Westphalia, old railway tracks are being repurposed for futuristic monorail transport.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Africa: What oil producers can do to counter price shocks
Strategic angle: Experts discuss how African oil-producing countries like Nigeria and Angola can respond to global shortages amid geopolitical tensions.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Six wins for 'One Battle After Another': Inside this year's Oscars
Strategic angle: From vampires and car chases to K-pop and Shakespeare, this year’s Oscars showcased the range and creativity of contemporary cinema.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: ‘Europeans have been incredibly supportive,' UAE foreign minister tells Euronews
Strategic angle: UAE emphasizes the importance of European support amid ongoing regional tensions.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Hormuz Becomes World's Most Expensive Waterway After 300% Surge in Risk Premiums
Strategic angle: Missile threats, soaring insurance premiums, and suspended voyages are reshaping the trade that once went through Hormuz — and consumers will feel it within weeks.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Zelenskyy resists reopening Druzhba pipeline, says 'no different' to lifting Russian sanctions
Strategic angle: Ukrainian President insists on maintaining sanctions against Russia amid discussions on oil flow restoration.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: How Europe’s cities can balance tourism growth with housing needs
Strategic angle: Europe’s cities face rising housing costs and record tourism. Policymakers and urban leaders debate how better data and policy coordination can keep cities liveable.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Harmful chemicals found in popular headphones sold across Europe, study
Strategic angle: Bisphenols and phthalates were found in popular headphone sets that can interfere with hormone-regulating systems.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Whistleblower murder suspect is former elite officer, South African police say
Strategic angle: Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: US markets solidly higher while oil trades around $100 as Iran attacks more Gulf targets
Strategic angle: US markets show positive momentum amidst rising oil prices following Iranian military actions in the Gulf.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Fire near Dubai airport under control after drone attack, flights suspended
Fire near Dubai airport under control after drone attack, flights suspended.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Africa particularly vulnerable as Iran conflict disrupts supply chains, say experts
Strategic angle: Experts warn that the ongoing conflict in Iran is severely impacting food production in Africa due to disrupted fertiliser supplies.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs
Strategic angle: Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: French court examines Yazidi genocide for first time in trial of jihadist
Strategic angle: Sabri Essid is being tried in absentia, charged with 'genocide,' a first in France.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: French national jailed for 10 years in Azerbaijan for spying
Strategic angle: Martin Ryan was accused of collecting secret information about Baku's military co-operation with Turkey and Pakistan.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Kallas eyes EU naval mission shift to protect Strait of Hormuz as Trump calls for maritime coalition
Strategic angle: The EU's 27 foreign ministers meet in Brussels to discuss ways to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid calls from US President Donald Trump for a maritime coalition.
Editorial Staff Mar 16