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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Briefing: Dems’ Piker pickle - Politico

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

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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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

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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

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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

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Briefing: French rapper Gims placed under investigation for 'aggravated money laundering'

Strategic angle: Gims, one of France's most popular rappers, was placed under formal investigation and released under judicial supervision on Friday, in a sprawling international money-laundering case.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: US embassy in Mexico prompts outrage with AI video promoting ‘self-deportation’

Strategic angle: AI-generated footage depicts group of men performing a corrido, singing phrases including ‘return to your roots’

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Opinion: White House 'gamifying' Iran war updates

Strategic angle: The White House has depicted the war in Iran online with videos that weave real life images of missile strikes and destruction with clips from video games, sports clips, and action movies.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Zelensky says Ukraine and UAE 'agreed to cooperate' on defense

Strategic angle: The Ukrainian president's visit to the UAE follows a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia amid regional tensions.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Pope Leo tells Monaco to use 'gift of smallness' for good

Strategic angle: During a visit to Monaco, Pope Leo XIV urges the wealthy to address social inequalities.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Ranking Member of House Armed Services Committee Adam Smith discusses the war on Iran

Strategic angle: NPR's Scott Simon talks with House Armed Service Committee ranking member Adam Smith about the ongoing conflict and DHS funding.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Indonesia begins enforcing social media ban for children under-16s

Strategic angle: The Southeast Asian nation takes a firm stance against underage social media use, emphasizing safety and regulation.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Germany news: Iran war stokes new inflation fears

Strategic angle: A third of Germans expect significant price rises for food, energy and transport, a survey found.

Editorial Staff Mar 28