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Briefing: Ukraine, Russia trade strikes as US-backed talks resume

Strategic angle: Deaths have been reported in both Russia and Ukraine, with US-brokered talks set to continue on Sunday.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: The UAE is reorganizing its arms supply network for Sudanese paramilitaries

Strategic angle: Abu Dhabi is seeking to develop new logistical routes from Sudan's neighboring countries to support the Rapid Support Forces.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz oil blockade

Strategic angle: Trump's warning comes amid rising tensions in the region over oil supply routes.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: The truffle epidemic: 'I'm worried we'll soon have truffle shampoo'

Strategic angle: The rise – and imminent fall – of the truffle, a once rare luxury ingredient whose proliferation is now reaching saturation point.

Editorial Staff Mar 22

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Briefing: Ex-FBI chief and Trump investigator Robert Mueller dies at 81

Strategic angle: Donald Trump celebrated the death of the former FBI director who found a substantial link between Russia and his 2016 campaign.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

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Briefing: Strike on Sudan hospital kills at least 64 and wounds 89 more, WHO reports

Strategic angle: Victims of army drone attack on East Darfur health facility included children and medical personnel.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

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Briefing: Iranian strike hits near Israeli nuclear facility after Tehran says its site targeted

Strategic angle: The chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency called for 'maximum military restraint' following the strikes.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

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Briefing: Trump at a crossroads as US weighs tough options in Iran

Strategic angle: Statements from President Trump that the war is almost over are not matching up with the reality on the ground.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

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Briefing: French prosecutors suspect Musk encouraged deepfakes controversy to inflate X value

Strategic angle: Elon Musk allegedly fueled outrage over X's Grok AI chatbot to boost its market value.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

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Briefing: Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years

Strategic angle: "Don't take this storm lightly," Hawaii Governor Josh Green warned on Saturday, as more rain is expected on Oahu and Maui.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

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Briefing: Airport security lines are long. Here's what to know if you're flying

Strategic angle: Travel experts say passengers need to be prepared, and patient, amid the government shutdown.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

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Briefing: Dozens injured in Israel after Iranian missile strikes target areas near nuclear research center

Strategic angle: Iranian ballistic missiles penetrated Israel's defenses, striking the towns of Dimona and Arad, near the country's main nuclear research center.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

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Briefing: For airline travelers, the shutdown answer is simple: Pay TSA officers

Strategic angle: AP News discusses the straightforward solution for airline travelers amidst the shutdown.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

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Briefing: Thessaloniki: Remembering the 'Jerusalem of the Balkans'

Strategic angle: The near-total annihilation of Greece’s Jewish communities sends a strong message to this day.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

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Briefing: Iran strikes Israeli nuclear town in retaliation for Natanz attack amid escalating conflict

Strategic angle: An Iranian missile struck the Israeli town of Dimona, injuring dozens in retaliation for strikes on its Natanz nuclear site.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

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Briefing: Ukraine says talks to resolve war will continue in US on Sunday

Strategic angle: Discussions aimed at ending the conflict are set to take place in the United States this weekend.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

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Briefing: Democrats pile on Trump for post celebrating Mueller’s death

Strategic angle: Politico reports on the backlash against Trump following his controversial post.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

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Briefing: ‘I’m glad he’s dead’: Trump reacts to death of ex-FBI chief Robert Mueller, 81

Strategic angle: Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led the investigation into alleged Russian interference in US President Donald Trump’s 2016 election campaign, has died aged 81.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

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Briefing: Trump threatens to send ICE into airports unless funding deal reached

Strategic angle: The president said ICE would "do security" as airport security staff have gone without pay for weeks due to a partial government shutdown.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

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Briefing: Mass Prague rally hits Babis over democracy concerns

Strategic angle: Demonstrators accused Prime Minister Andrej Babis of democratic backsliding, citing shifts in the country's foreign and domestic policies toward more pro-Russia positions.

Editorial Staff Mar 21