Politics

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Briefing: Fact check: Is 'Polexit' really on the cards for Poland?

Strategic angle: Social media is abuzz with claims that Poles want to leave the EU and that Warsaw is on the cusp of launching the trigger to do so.

editorial-staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Will the Jalisco cartel's new US-born leader complicate Trump's war on drugs?

Strategic angle: An analysis of the implications of the Jalisco cartel's leadership change on US drug policy.

editorial-staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Ecuador gang leader wanted for murder of presidential candidate arrested

Strategic angle: Officials believe the man - known as Lobo Menor - is linked to the killing of Fernando Villavicencio in 2023.

editorial-staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: MEPs clear path for full adoption of EU–US trade deal

Strategic angle: EU lawmakers moved closer to implementing the EU–US trade deal after a key committee vote, but tensions with Washington persist.

editorial-staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Six little known facts about Cáceres, Spain's candidate for European Capital of Culture 2031

Strategic angle: The Extremaduran city is competing to become European Capital of Culture 2031. Here are six curiosities that highlight its history and attractions.

editorial-staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: US envoy meets Belarus' leader Aliaksandr Lukashenka to push for political prisoner releases

Strategic angle: There are more than 1,100 political prisoners in Belarusian jails, many arrested after a disputed 2020 election that triggered widespread protests.

editorial-staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Old and new: How Egypt’s modern attractions are bringing its ancient past to life

Strategic angle: From the Grand Egyptian Museum to a new capital, the north African nation is showcasing its 'unmatched diversity' beyond pyramids and beach resorts.

editorial-staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: India news: 'Sexually suggestive' song row reaches parliament

Strategic angle: "Sexually suggestive" lyrics in the song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' have caused controversy across the country.

editorial-staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Pakistan: Karachi thunderstorm kills at least 16 as powerful winds wreak havoc

Strategic angle: A thunderstorm with strong winds hit Karachi overnight on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people, according to local rescue services.

editorial-staff Mar 19

Politics

Iranian Missile Strike Near Tel Aviv Claims Lives of Elderly Couple

A tragic missile attack in Ramat Gan has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, raising tensions in the region.

editorial-staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Iran War and Druzhba Dispute to Dominate EU Leaders’ Summit

Strategic angle: Key discussions at the upcoming summit will focus on the ongoing Iran conflict and the Druzhba pipeline issues.

editorial-staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Activists deliver medical aid to crisis-hit Cuba as US energy blockade continues

Strategic angle: European activists provided crucial medical supplies to Cuba amidst a severe economic crisis exacerbated by a US energy blockade.

editorial-staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Ayman Mhanna: 'Lebanon has become the theatre for a war between Israel and Iran'

Strategic angle: Nadia Massih interviews Ayman Mhanna on the escalating conflict in Lebanon as a battleground for Iranian and Israeli interests.

editorial-staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: There’s a new way to see the Eiffel Tower: A suspension bridge 60m above the ground

Strategic angle: The mesh bridge is found between the monument’s east and west pillars.

editorial-staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Students today, masters tomorrow: Sony World Photography Awards celebrate young talent across Europe

Strategic angle: Photographs from young talent submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards navigate themes like femininity and individuality, the aftermath of environmental disasters, and friendship.

editorial-staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: EU summit: Leaders set to challenge Orbán's veto on €90bn Ukraine loan

Strategic angle: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has enraged his fellow leaders by backtracking on the deal they reached in December to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion loan.

editorial-staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Horses 'whinny' to find new friends and celebrate. This unique sound has been a mystery – until now

Strategic angle: How horses make their unusual combination of both high and low pitched sounds has long eluded scientists.

editorial-staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis

Strategic angle: It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.

editorial-staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Jihadist violence in Nigeria and DRC rose sharply last year even as global deaths from terror fell

Strategic angle: Nigeria had the largest increase in terrorism-related deaths, ranking fourth in global index behind Pakistan, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

editorial-staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: How Budapest became a hub for Western nationalists under Viktor Orban

Strategic angle: The Hungarian capital is increasingly popular among hard-right circles, hosting think tanks and conferences that bolster Prime Minister Viktor Orban's image ahead of the upcoming elections.

editorial-staff Mar 19