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Briefing: Pope Leo XIV makes historic visit to glitzy Monaco

Strategic angle: Pope Leo XIV becomes the first pontiff in nearly 500 years to visit Monaco, highlighting the global influence of small states.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: Iranians suffer from internet blackout as well as US-Israeli strikes

Strategic angle: As Israeli and US strikes continue to hit Tehran, locals endure an unbearable internet blackout amid uncertainty about their loved ones.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: Syria: Wives of the missing push for legal reform

Strategic angle: Decades-old family laws affect hundreds of thousands of women and children, as custody and inheritance are in the hands of male relatives, and remarriage remains impossible.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: War in Lebanon 'was imposed upon us', PM Nawaf Salam says

Strategic angle: Lebanese Prime Minister discusses the Israeli offensive and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: 'New phenomenon of dangerous rhetoric': World leaders embrace proud disregard for international law

Strategic angle: A profound shift in the conduct of war raises concerns over violations of international humanitarian law.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: Iran: Rolling Ultimatums, Moscow "at the EU table"?

Strategic angle: In a week of movable ultimatums set by President Trump regarding Iran's power plants, deadlines have been extended amidst ongoing discussions.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: Volodymyr Zelensky's exclusive interview with Le Monde on the war in Ukraine

Strategic angle: In an interview with Le Monde, the Ukrainian president shares his perspective on a possible end to the conflict and urges the US and all allied nations to maintain their support for Ukraine.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: Iran-backed hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel's personal emails

Strategic angle: A hacker group shares Patel's purported resume and photos of him on its website, information, the FBI says, is 'historical in nature'.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: Exclusive: U.S. can only confirm about a third of Iran's missile arsenal destroyed, sources say

Strategic angle: U.S. officials provide insights on the status of Iran's missile capabilities amidst ongoing tensions.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: Defense Secretary Hegseth intervened to stop promotions of Black and female officers

Strategic angle: The involvement of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the promotion process raises concerns about diversity in military leadership.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: 'Meltdown': DHS shutdown set to drag on after House GOP rejects Senate deal

Strategic angle: The ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is expected to continue as House Republicans turn down a Senate proposal.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: Rubio slams Zelenskyy's Donbas comments and says US may divert Ukraine arms to Iran

Strategic angle: Zelenskyy had said in an interview that the United States was pressing Ukraine to cede the eastern Donbas region to Russia before finalising any post-war security guarantees.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: UN moves to create mechanism to safeguard Hormuz trade in face of Iran war

Strategic angle: UN takes action to protect vital trade routes amid escalating tensions with Iran.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: Germany news: Merz questions coal reform amid Mideast crisis

Strategic angle: Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggests extending the operation of coal-fired plants due to global energy supply disruptions.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: France rebukes Lavrov, says Russia does not defend international law

Strategic angle: France’s foreign minister criticizes Russia for violating international law in Ukraine and Iran.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: Pro-Iran group claims credit for hack of FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account

Strategic angle: Handala, a pro-Iranian hacking group, has taken responsibility for the breach, following previous attacks on other organizations.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: Two Cuba-bound aid ships missing after leaving Mexico

Strategic angle: Mexico's navy launches a rescue mission for ships delivering aid to Cuba, strained by food and fuel shortages amid a US embargo.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: First golden snub‑nosed monkey born outside Asia makes debut at French zoo

Strategic angle: A golden snub-nosed monkey has been born at France’s ZooParc de Beauval, marking a significant milestone for conservation efforts.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: Nigeria bets on UK port investment

Strategic angle: There are high hopes for upgrades to the Apapa Quays and Tin Can Island ports. But concerns remain over corruption and longstanding bottlenecks plaguing Nigerian harbors.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

Politics

Briefing: Troop deployments test Republicans’ nerves on Capitol Hill

Strategic angle: Concerns rise among GOP members regarding military actions.

Editorial Staff Mar 27