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Briefing: Live: Israel strikes central Beirut as Iran attack leaves two dead near Tel Aviv

Strategic angle: An Israeli strike on central Beirut has resulted in multiple casualties, coinciding with an Iranian missile attack in Israel.

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Perspective: Len Deighton, spy novelist and author of The Ipcress File, dies aged 97

Executive context: British writer brought wit, realism and class consciousness to cold war espionage fiction, reshaping the genre in the 1960s.

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Briefing: What does the Iran war mean for the US defense sector?

Strategic angle: US defense companies are being called on to ramp up production to meet fresh demand from the war in Iran.

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Briefing: Gecko Robotics brings its AI to U.S. Navy ship repair in latest next-gen defense tech deal

Strategic angle: CEO Jake Loosararian said Gecko is supporting the Navy's push to have 80% fleet readiness by 2027.

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IDF launches 'limited operation' in Lebanon as 'buffer zone expands significantly'

The Israeli military initiates ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation.

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Briefing: Second LPG Tanker Set to Reach India Amid Shortage

Strategic angle: The LPG-laden vessel Nanda Devi is arriving in western India, escorted by the Indian Navy, as the country faces a supply shortage due to the conflict in Iran.

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Briefing: Live: UAE intercepts Iranian fire as Israel strikes Tehran and Lebanon

Strategic angle: Explosions were heard over Dubai as the UAE military intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, prompting airspace closure.

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Briefing: 'For Donald Trump, the Middle East war is a way to avenge the United States' past military traumas'

Strategic angle: Political scientist Marie-Cécile Naves analyzes the White House's sensationalist war communications strategy.

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Briefing: 'Fire came from the sky and burned them' - life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan

Strategic angle: Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

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Briefing: Iran's underground arsenal, decentralised military key to press on with strikes on Gulf states

Strategic angle: Iran continues its military operations against Gulf states, leveraging a decentralized arsenal that defies claims of its decimation.

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Briefing: Europeans seek clarity about Trump's Iran war aims before agreeing to his warship demands

Strategic angle: Europeans are looking for clear objectives from Trump regarding Iran before committing to his naval requests.

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Briefing: Iran escalates its drone and missile attacks on Gulf countries to pressure global economies

Strategic angle: Gulf nations are on high alert as Tehran expands its targets to include civilian infrastructure and major trade hubs.

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Briefing: Standard Lithium Bolsters National Security Focus by Adding Expert Critical Minerals and Defense Advisors

Strategic angle: Standard Lithium enhances its commitment to national security by appointing new advisors in critical minerals and defense.

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Briefing: Hormuz Becomes World's Most Expensive Waterway After 300% Surge in Risk Premiums

Strategic angle: Missile threats, soaring insurance premiums, and suspended voyages are reshaping the trade that once went through Hormuz — and consumers will feel it within weeks.

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Mothers Defense (YC X26) Is Hiring in Austin

Explore job opportunities at Mothers Defense in Austin, a promising startup backed by Y Combinator.

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Briefing: Polymarket Gamblers Threaten to Kill Over Iran Missile Story

Strategic angle: Gamblers on Polymarket are making extreme threats over a disputed article.

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Briefing: French national jailed for 10 years in Azerbaijan for spying

Strategic angle: Martin Ryan was accused of collecting secret information about Baku's military co-operation with Turkey and Pakistan.

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Briefing: Rare daytime Russian attack rocks Kyiv with explosions

Strategic angle: Russia launched a rare daytime attack on Kyiv Monday, with air defence batteries intercepting projectiles.

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Briefing: Pentagon Signs $96M Deal with Australian Mining Company for Critical Materials

Strategic angle: The Pentagon has entered a significant agreement with an Australian firm to secure essential materials.

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Briefing: Rare-Earth Miner Lynas Advances Plans to Supply Pentagon

Strategic angle: Lynas aims to bolster U.S. supply chains for critical minerals.