Briefing: Lebanon condemns Israel’s 'clear intention' to impose new occupation of its territory
Strategic angle: Lebanon reacts to Israeli strikes and occupation plans amid escalating tensions.
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Briefing: US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad
Strategic angle: The US state department says a suspect in her abduction has ties to an Iran-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.
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Briefing: Israel to ‘demolish’ all houses in Lebanese border villages
Strategic angle: Defence minister Israel Katz plans ‘security control’ of area stretching dozens of kilometres into neighbour’s territory
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Briefing: US fuel prices surge past $4 a gallon
Strategic angle: The average price of regular gasoline in the United States topped $4 dollars a gallon for the first time since 2022, as the Iran war continues to disrupt global energy supply.
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Briefing: Oil soars 60% in March as Iran war chokes global energy supplies
Strategic angle: Tehran’s closure of Strait of Hormuz in response to US-Israeli strikes sparks biggest crude rally in decades
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Briefing: Syrian president discusses Iran war with British PM on first visit to London since fall of al-Assad
Strategic angle: Ahmed al-Sharaa strengthens ties with Western nations during significant diplomatic visit.
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Briefing: Israel says it will keep control over part of southern Lebanon after war with Hezbollah ends
Strategic angle: Defence Minister Israel Katz also says houses in Lebanese villages near the Israeli border will be demolished.
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Briefing: Israel to destroy all houses in South Lebanon buffer-zone
Strategic angle: Israel plans to demolish homes in Lebanese villages near the border, preventing 600,000 displaced individuals from returning until security is established in northern Israel.
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Briefing: Whoop, maker of health and fitness tracking wristbands, valued at $10 billion after latest fundraising
Strategic angle: Whoop raised $575 million from investors including the Mayo Clinic and the sovereign wealth fund of Qatar.
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Briefing: Princes ready to up prices amid Middle East cost pressure
Strategic angle: Rising costs in the Middle East prompt price adjustments from princes.
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Briefing: Celestyal cancels all April cruises with ships still stuck in the Middle East
Strategic angle: The cruise line is unable to reposition its vessels from the Gulf region, impacting travel plans.
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Briefing: Lebanese justice minister calls for Israel negotiations to avert humanitarian catastrophe
Strategic angle: Lebanese justice minister warns of 'dramatic' situation in the country as Israeli floats extended buffer zone on its southern border.
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Briefing: Attack on Michigan synagogue inspired by Iran-backed Hezbollah, FBI says
Strategic angle: The FBI says the synagogue attack earlier in March was inspired by Hezbollah, targeting Michigan’s largest Jewish temple with a truck packed with fuel.
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Briefing: Gaza's evacuated premature babies return to devastated strip
Strategic angle: Eleven children born prematurely, evacuated to Egypt during the war, have returned to Gaza amidst ongoing conflict.
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Briefing: UN Security Council to hold emergency session after peacekeeper deaths in Lebanon
Strategic angle: The UN Interim Force in Lebanon reported the deaths of three personnel due to separate incidents, prompting an emergency session.
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Briefing: Iran's attacks on aluminum producers are sending 'shockwaves' through the metals market
Strategic angle: Aluminum hit prices not seen since 2022 after Iranian attacks on two Middle Eastern producers over the weekend, amid fears of a supply crisis.
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Briefing: After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?
Strategic angle: The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer and other supply chains can bounce back.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
Briefing: EU to press Israel to scrap law allowing execution of convicted Palestinians
Strategic angle: In a draft statement, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns that the bill represents a grave regression for Israel.
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Briefing: Lebanese minister says situation ‘dramatic’ as Israel expands ground invasion
Strategic angle: Euronews previews an EU statement on the Israeli bill re-introducing the death penalty.
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Briefing: South Korea proposes extra $17 billion budget to cushion energy costs fueled by Iran war
Strategic angle: Seoul imports 94% of its energy needs, and almost 72% of its crude oil comes from the Middle East.
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