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Briefing: In Nepal, popular former rapper Balendra Shah, 35, becomes prime minister

Strategic angle: The former mayor of Kathmandu embodies the hope for major change in a country plagued by three decades of political instability, betrayal and widespread corruption.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: A month into Iran, the GOP’s political reality sinks in

Strategic angle: The GOP faces new challenges as the situation in Iran evolves.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Andy Beshear Knows What It Takes for a Democrat to Win in a Red State

Strategic angle: Insights from Kentucky's governor on navigating political challenges in conservative territories.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Emmanuel Grégoire inaugurated mayor of Paris

Strategic angle: The Socialist succeeds Anne Hidalgo, who led the French capital for 12 years.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Why a 98-year-old federal judge is asking the Supreme Court for her job back

Strategic angle: Pauline Newman's story shines a light on the aging judiciary, where judges are getting older and lifetime tenure is raising thorny questions about retirement.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: 'No Kings' protests against Trump focus on war in Iran: 'The US is on the wrong side of history'

Strategic angle: Millions turned out to protests across the US against the Trump administration, with the movement's epicenter located in the twin cities of Minneapolis-Saint Paul.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Anti-war protests in Israel: Hundreds gather in Tel-Aviv

Strategic angle: Hundreds gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday to protest the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, marking a significant increase in participation in weekly demonstrations.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: French prosecutors announce two new arrests over Paris Bank of America bomb plot

Strategic angle: Two individuals have been arrested in connection with a bomb plot targeting the Bank of America in Paris, according to French prosecutors.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Tehran threatens to target US universities in the region

Strategic angle: Overnight, powerful explosions were reported in both eastern and western parts of Tehran, lighting up the capital’s skyline.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Nepal: Ex-energy minister arrested in money laundering case

Strategic angle: A day after the arrest of the former prime minister, Nepalese police also arrested the country's former energy minister as part of an ongoing probe into money laundering.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Germany news: Rescuers launch fresh whale rescue effort

Strategic angle: Experts have launched a new effort to free a whale stranded for a second time after it spent days beached on the Baltic Sea coast.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Critics Claim Birthright Citizenship is Vulnerable to Fraud

Strategic angle: Debate surrounds the implications of 'birth tourism' on national security and legal principles.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: He wants children's bikes made in the U.S.A. — and tariffs against his rivals

Strategic angle: An Indiana company aims to shift bicycle production back to the U.S. with support from tariffs.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: New International Olympic Committee policy bans transgender athletes

Strategic angle: Only biological women will be allowed to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics following a landmark decision by the International Olympic Committee.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Pope Leo XIV Advocates for Wealth Redistribution in Monaco

Strategic angle: During his inaugural European visit, the American pontiff emphasizes the need to combat inequality.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Three Lebanese journalists killed in strikes

Strategic angle: Israel's airstrike on Saturday resulted in the deaths of three journalists amid escalating tensions with Hezbollah.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Iran: 3,500 US marines arrive in Middle East

Strategic angle: Uncertainty still surrounds the potential deployment of U.S. ground forces, even as American reinforcements continue to arrive in the region.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: German public sector tries to reduce reliance on US tech

Strategic angle: ZenDis develops alternatives to US software amid rising vulnerabilities under the US CLOUD Act.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Nuclear power in Africa: Big dreams, bigger hurdles

Strategic angle: African countries are turning to nuclear energy to boost power supply and cut emissions, but face significant challenges.

Editorial Staff Mar 29

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Briefing: Houthi attacks on Israel open new front in Mideast war, threaten Red Sea shipping

Strategic angle: Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have entered the escalating war in the Middle East, claiming two missile launches at Israel.

Editorial Staff Mar 29