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Briefing: What could Houthi involvement in the Iran war mean?

Strategic angle: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have entered the conflict, raising concerns over global shipping and regional stability.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Politics

Briefing: Anti-Trump protests kick off on 'No Kings' day in US

Strategic angle: Organizers say more than 3,000 rallies are planned on Saturday, in major cities like Atlanta, St. Paul and the capital Washington, as well as in suburbs and rural areas, in opposition to Donald Trump.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Senegal parades AFCON trophy at match in France despite being stripped of title

Strategic angle: Senegal showcases the Africa Cup of Nations trophy in France amid title controversy.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Politics

Briefing: Belgium's state-owned railway shines light on Holocaust role

Strategic angle: A Holocaust survivor and the son of a Nazi collaborator share their experiences at Brussels' Train World museum, emphasizing the importance of remembering history.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Politics

Briefing: Tens of thousands march against far right in London ahead of local elections

Strategic angle: Protesters demonstrate in central London to oppose the rise of far-right movements ahead of crucial elections.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Bank of America to pay out $72.5m over Epstein lawsuit

Strategic angle: The settlement comes after a lawsuit accused the bank of facilitating Epstein's sex trafficking operation.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Politics

Briefing: In historic Monaco visit, Pope Leo XIV calls for justice and peace

Strategic angle: Pope Leo XIV makes first papal visit to Monaco since 1538, urging the wealthy microstate to use its influence for justice, peace and the common good.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Politics

Briefing: France unveils aid to shield key sectors from soaring fuel prices

Strategic angle: The French government announces €70 million in aid to support transport, fishing, and agriculture amid rising fuel costs.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Deadly Russian strikes damage port, maternity hospital

Strategic angle: Russian air attacks across Ukraine early Saturday killed at least four people and damaged critical infrastructure, including a port and a maternity hospital.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Politics

Briefing: 22 migrants die off the coast of Crete after six days at sea

Strategic angle: Survivors report that bodies were disposed of at sea under smuggler orders amid dire conditions.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Politics

Briefing: Why some Democrats want to shut off Hasan Piker’s ‘megaphone’

Strategic angle: A look into the concerns surrounding Hasan Piker's influence in political discourse.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Politics

Briefing: WTO Members Introduce World's First Baseline Digital Trade Rules

Strategic angle: Despite opposition, WTO members have successfully established foundational digital trade regulations.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: 'History is repeating itself': Fears of Israeli occupation grow in Lebanon

Strategic angle: Fears of an Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon are growing among residents as more and more people become displaced due to ongoing air strikes.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Politics

Briefing: Whale stranded off Germany's coast gets stuck again

Strategic angle: The unlucky humpback was spotted stranded on a sandbank in the Bay of Wismar, less than two days after being set free.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Politics

Briefing: French authorities foil bomb attack outside Bank of America branch in Paris

Strategic angle: France's counter-terrorism prosecutor's office has taken over the investigation into a foiled bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in central Paris.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Politics

Briefing: Dems’ Piker pickle - Politico

Strategic angle: An analysis of the Democratic Party's current challenges and strategies.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Politics

Briefing: CISA Drops Probe into Failed Polygraph Test Opened by Former Chief

Strategic angle: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has concluded its investigation into a controversial polygraph test initiated by its former leader.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Politics

Briefing: ‘The alarm bells are going off’: Air travel hits new lows

Strategic angle: Politico reports on the alarming decline in air travel and its implications.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular arrested on battery charge in Florida

Strategic angle: Peters is accused of instigating a fight between two women and then posting a video of it online, authorities say.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Politics

Briefing: 22 die off coast of Greece after six days at sea in migrant rubber boat

Strategic angle: Greek coastguards rescue 26 survivors as tragedy unfolds in the Mediterranean.

Editorial Staff Mar 28