Briefing: Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states
Strategic angle: The Palestinian group also affirms Tehran's right to defend itself from 'aggression' by the US and Israel.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
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Briefing: Germany's Greens: More than leftist, woke ecologists?
Strategic angle: Cem Özdemir won the election in Baden-Württemberg partly by abandoning many of his Green Party's core issues. His party is still debating whether this was a good move.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: As the risk of measles grows, why are parents so divided on vaccines?
Strategic angle: In South Carolina, some parents embrace vaccines, others opt out. A mix of politics, distrust, and misinformation is pushing neighbors apart.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: NATO Defence Systems Shoot Down Iranian Ballistic Missile Over Turkey
Strategic angle: Turkey's defence ministry confirms the interception of an Iranian missile by NATO systems in the eastern Mediterranean.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Cuba begins releasing prisoners and confirms US talks as island's energy crisis intensifies
Strategic angle: Cuba's government acknowledges US discussions amid a severe energy crisis, signaling potential shifts in policy.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro is in intensive care with pneumonia, hospital says
Strategic angle: One of Bolsonaro's doctors described the former Brazilian president's medical condition as 'serious.'
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Opinion: An ancient, sophisticated palate
Strategic angle: Researchers looking at foodcrusts on the pottery shards of ancient humans say there's evidence of a wide variety of ingredients, indicating that they may have been experimenting with 'recipes.'
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Qatar repels overnight Iran raid as evacuations announced
Strategic angle: Missile interceptions and precautionary evacuations in Doha highlight rising regional tensions.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Why women have an especially tough time in Senegal's prisons
Strategic angle: Women charged with a crime in Senegal face a slow judicial process, inadequate prison conditions, and societal stigma.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: 'Iran must not be allowed to hold global economy hostage,' UAE minister tells Euronews
Strategic angle: UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh warns against Iran's influence on the global economy in a recent interview.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Clashes Erupt in Kolkata Ahead of Modi Rally
Strategic angle: Violence breaks out in Kolkata as tensions rise before Prime Minister Modi's scheduled appearance.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: It's not just oil. Here comes Hormuz inflation.
Strategic angle: A deep dive into the economic implications of rising inflation in the Hormuz region.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: US deploys USS Tripoli amphibious assault ship to Middle East
Strategic angle: The USS Tripoli and its Marine expeditionary unit are being sent to the Middle East, including personnel and F-35 fighter jets.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: With boom in prediction markets, some lawmakers worry about how to police themselves
Strategic angle: House and Senate ethics committees give no financial disclosure guidance on event contracts or prediction markets — unlike stock, cryptocurrency and bond trades.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Shark nets planned for €100 million Club Med resort threaten endangered species in South Africa
Strategic angle: Scientists warn of potential threats to endangered species from proposed shark nets near new resort.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Tyre residents refuse to evacuate Lebanon's Hezbollah bastion despite Israeli strikes
Strategic angle: As Israel has ramped up attacks on south Lebanon, residents in Tyre are defying evacuation orders amidst escalating danger.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Qatar turns to desert farming to boost food security
Strategic angle: In response to geopolitical tensions, Qatar is investing in desert farming to enhance its food security.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Helpful or harmful? How to vet tax advice from social media
Strategic angle: A certified public accountant explains how to vet tax claims from social media and avoid scams.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: House GOP leadership silent as more members post anti-Muslim statements
Strategic angle: A growing number of Republicans in Congress are embracing rhetoric against Muslims, facing little public pushback from leadership.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Reframing Georgia O'Keeffe's legacy and protecting the land she loved
Strategic angle: Georgia O'Keeffe called the New Mexico high desert 'my country,' but Pueblo peoples predated her. A more complex view is emerging amid efforts to preserve the land.
Editorial Staff Mar 14