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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Briefing: Troop deployments test Republicans’ nerves on Capitol Hill

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

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Russian attack on World Heritage sites in Ukrainian city of Lviv causes uproar

Strategic angle: Several World Heritage sites were hit in the latest Russian attack on Lviv in western Ukraine.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens

Strategic angle: Juries in two big cases have affirmed what research is finding: The design of social media platforms is particularly compelling and hard to resist for kids. There are growing calls to change it.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: G7 agrees to secure Strait of Hormuz but only after war in Iran ends

Strategic angle: Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven made the mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz conditional on the cessation of hostilities in the Middle East.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Russian man sentenced to 4 years in UK prison for assault witnessed on video by Barron Trump

Strategic angle: A Russian national has received a four-year prison sentence in the UK for an assault that was captured on video and seen by Barron Trump.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: US officials warn Iran conflict may impact Ukraine aid

Strategic angle: Concerns arise over potential delays in military support for Ukraine due to escalating tensions with Iran.

Editorial Staff Mar 27