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Briefing: Hormuz fertiliser block will upend world’s food production

Strategic angle: Any ceasefire negotiations must include a humanitarian carve-out for such shipments

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Briefing: Palantir turns poisonous on the campaign trail

Strategic angle: Donald Trump’s unpopular immigration crackdown has made links to the Peter Thiel-backed company a liability for candidates

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Briefing: Carmakers rush to secure aluminium as Middle East war hits supply

Strategic angle: Disruption to power supplies and shipping bottlenecks have affected key sources of production in Gulf

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Deep-sea mining off California?

Exploring the implications of deep-sea mining in California's ocean backyard.

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Briefing: Iran war: US and Iran at odds over peace talks

Strategic angle: Turkey, Pakistan and Egypt are emerging as potential regional mediators. Follow DW for more.

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Briefing: Brent oil prices claw back losses to top $100 again after hours

Strategic angle: MarketWatch reports on the recovery of Brent oil prices.

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Briefing: Gold sinks deeper into bear market territory as sell-off extends

Strategic angle: Gold extended its slide, deepening its grip in bear market territory as investors continued to unwind positions and a strong dollar sapped demand.

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Briefing: Only 13 countries in the world breathe safe air. Three of them are in Europe

Strategic angle: India is home to the world's most polluted city, according to IQAir's newly released World Air Quality Report.

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Briefing: China’s leaders hunt for strategic gains from US quagmire in Iran

Strategic angle: Beijing hopes Washington’s redeployment of forces from Asia will further tip regional balance of power.

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Briefing: Assessing Uranium Energy (UEC) Valuation As New Regulatory Milestones Support Its Nuclear Fuel Ambitions

Strategic angle: An analysis of Uranium Energy's valuation in light of new regulatory developments in the nuclear fuel sector.

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un reappointed as president of state affairs

Kim's reappointment as head of the State Affairs Commission was announced by KCNA amidst criticism of North Korea's electoral process.

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Briefing: You're Not Ready For Just How Small The Smallest RV Is

Strategic angle: RVs are usually thought to be massive behemoths, but a pair of brothers ended up making one that's small enough to fit on the back of a bike.

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Briefing: 3 pets dead, 8 people left homeless after lithium-ion battery sparks fire in Lakeland

Strategic angle: A tragic incident in Lakeland has resulted in the loss of three pets and left eight individuals without homes due to a fire caused by a lithium-ion battery.

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Briefing: GOP Senators See Path to Ending DHS Shutdown After Trump Meeting

Strategic angle: Discussions among GOP senators indicate a potential resolution to the DHS shutdown following a meeting with former President Trump.

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Briefing: Trump says US and Iran are talking. His claim is eliciting market cheers and plenty of skepticism

Strategic angle: Trump's assertion of dialogue between the US and Iran has sparked both optimism in markets and doubts among analysts.

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Briefing: Oil rises with Brent crossing $100 a barrel again as Middle East tensions keep traders on edge

Strategic angle: Trump's statement sent oil lower, while equities jumped. Still, the recovery on Tuesday suggests lingering skepticism over Trump signaling a de-escalation.

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Briefing: Nearly 1 In 15 Wagoneer S EVs Have A Part That Can Fall Off

Strategic angle: Jeep recalls Wagoneer S EVs to address a potential safety issue affecting 6.7% of vehicles.

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Briefing: In Hollywood, teams don't stick together long enough to learn from failure, data reveal

Strategic angle: Hollywood's quick turnover hinders learning from past failures, undermining potential comebacks.

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Briefing: Eight arrested for ‘brutal’ attack on capybara in Brazil

Strategic angle: Police in Rio de Janeiro apprehend eight individuals involved in a violent assault on the world's largest rodent.

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Briefing: Two Of China’s Biggest Brands Are Looking To Build A Canadian Dealer Network With One City Leading The Way

Strategic angle: The race is on to establish a presence in Canada for two of China's largest EV manufacturers.