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Briefing: New Imam al-Bukhari complex opens to host up to 65,000 visitors daily

Strategic angle: The site includes a mosque, museum and structured visitor services designed to manage high daily attendance.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: ‘You can’t live without us’: Have fossil fuel giants gone back on their green promises?

Strategic angle: A new analysis warns that some of the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies have entered a ‘gaslighting’ phase to bolster their profits.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Wine drinkers show lower heart risk than other alcohol consumers, study finds

Strategic angle: A study of 340,000 adults suggests not all alcohol carries the same risk.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Latest news bulletin | March 21st, 2026 – Morning

Strategic angle: Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 21st, 2026.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Is Europe going to be forced to return to nuclear energy?

Strategic angle: The EU faces high electricity costs and energy dependence, sparking renewed discussions on nuclear energy as a solution.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Racism in Germany widespread, but more subtle than before

Strategic angle: New studies reveal the pervasive nature of racism and discrimination in Germany, coinciding with the International Day Against Racism.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: US judge rules Pentagon press restrictions unconstitutional

Strategic angle: The court emphasizes the importance of public access to information amid national security concerns.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54

Strategic angle: Brendon died of 'natural causes', his family said in a statement, remembering him as 'passionate' and 'sensitive'.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: India news: New Delhi sends medical aid to Afghanistan

Strategic angle: India has dispatched 2.5 tons of emergency medical supplies to Kabul following a recent airstrike.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Why 2027’s ‘eclipse of the century’ is worth travelling for

Strategic angle: The path of totality will pass through major cities including Málaga, Tangier, Jeddah and Luxor in August next year.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini's grim assessment: 'Without firm political and financial support, we face a slow death'

Strategic angle: The commissioner-general of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees voices deep concern for the survival of the underfunded organization amid Israeli attacks.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Iran war: Israel launches strikes on Tehran, Beirut

Strategic angle: The Israeli military has launched a new wave of strikes on Beirut and 'regime targets' in Tehran. The US has temporarily eased sanctions on some Iranian oil.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Thick Smoke Billows from South Korea Car Parts Plant in Deadly Fire

Strategic angle: At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured in a massive blaze at a factory in Daejeon.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: U.S. judge rules against Pentagon restrictions on press coverage

Strategic angle: A U.S. judge finds Pentagon's media policy conflicts with First Amendment rights.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Trump says considering 'winding down' war as US eases Iranian oil sanctions

Strategic angle: The US president's post signals a potential end to hostilities amid rising oil prices and supply concerns.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France

Strategic angle: Emmanuel Grégoire faces a challenge from Rachida Dati in the upcoming elections.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Chuck Norris memes were undefeated for a generation of young fans

Strategic angle: Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough guy persona.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: 'With Operation Epic Fury, the US turns pop culture into the language of Pentagon violence'

Strategic angle: An analysis of military communications and pop culture influences during the Trump administration.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders, US jury finds

Strategic angle: A US jury has determined that Elon Musk provided misleading information to Twitter shareholders regarding bot accounts.

Editorial Staff Mar 21

Politics

Briefing: Elon Musk misled shareholders during Twitter purchase, US jury finds

Strategic angle: A federal jury has ruled that Elon Musk deceived Twitter shareholders, potentially costing him billions in damages.

Editorial Staff Mar 21