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Briefing: Thousands of leaflets dropped over Beirut urge disarming Hezbollah

Strategic angle: Residents in Beirut reported thousands of leaflets dropped over several neighborhoods, calling on Lebanese people to remove the weapons of Hezbollah.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: As 800,000 flee, half of Lebanon lives in war zones without markets, supplies or healthcare

Strategic angle: Genie Godula welcomes Hassan Al-Sayed from Solidarités International, discussing the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Poland’s PM Tusk defies president’s veto over €43.7 billion EU defence loan

Strategic angle: A power struggle erupted in Poland as Premier Donald Tusk insisted on accessing EU defence funds despite President Nawrocki’s veto.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Republic of the Congo elections: A foregone conclusion?

Strategic angle: Voters in the Republic of the Congo (Brazaville) go to the polls this Sunday to elect their next leader, with predictions favoring President Denis Sassou Nguesso.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Madagascar: Construction costs surge 50% after cyclone Gezani

Strategic angle: Recovery efforts in Madagascar face escalating costs following the devastation caused by Cyclone Gezani.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Why US easing of oil sanctions comes at perfect time for Russia

Strategic angle: The US has further eased sanctions on Russian oil in an attempt to bring soaring energy prices down, providing a significant boost to the Kremlin.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Thousands displaced by clashes in South Sudan town

Strategic angle: Clashes in Akobo have left hundreds of thousands without humanitarian aid.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Zelensky in Paris: Macron vows to keep support for Ukraine

Strategic angle: French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirms commitment to Ukraine amidst changing international sanctions.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: France returns sacred 'talking drum' looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast

Strategic angle: The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Zelenskyy meets Macron as Iran war overshadows Ukraine

Strategic angle: The Ukrainian president is in Paris for talks with one of Kyiv's staunchest allies amidst the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Who is Pakistan supporting in Iran war?

Strategic angle: Islamabad has so far presented itself as a 'neutral' party in the conflict, condemning the US-Israeli strikes on Iran as well as castigating Tehran for its attacks on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: MaiaSpace: Europe steps up in the race for reusable rockets

Strategic angle: French start-up Maiaspace is developing Europe's first reusable mini-launcher, challenging American dominance in the space sector.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Seagrass is a secret weapon against climate change. Can eco-moorings protect it from boat anchors?

Strategic angle: Anchors are damaging Posidonia seagrass, a key Mediterranean habitat that stores carbon, filters seawater and supports marine life.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Giant robots battle it out in Detroit's Robowar

Strategic angle: Fighting robots is a cultural fantasy going back at least to Richard Matheson's 1956 story 'Steel.' One Detroit impresario is now bringing the idea to the stage — and real audiences.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Iranians are not fleeing to the EU yet, says IOM

Strategic angle: Ugochi Daniels, IOM’s Deputy Director General for Operations, expresses concern over humanitarian needs in Lebanon.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Iran's leader Khamenei 'likely wounded,' says US

Strategic angle: US Defense Secretary Hegseth has stated that Iran's leader is likely disfigured and may not make public appearances.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Sleepless in Spain: Morrisey cancels Valencia concert over 'indescribable hell' of restless night

Strategic angle: British rock star Morrissey has called off an appearance in Valencia after complaining of experiencing 'indescribable hell' from not sleeping due to noise from Las Fallas festival.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Democrats say Trump tariffs could cost US households more than $2,500

Strategic angle: Congressional Democrats warn new tariffs could raise household costs as the administration moves to replace revenue lost after a Supreme Court ruling.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Taiwan parliament approves major arms deal with US

Strategic angle: The weapons approved are part of an $11 billion arms package announced by Washington in December.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: 'No-one will hire women' - India's top court rejects menstrual leave petition

Strategic angle: The subject has polarised India for long, though some states and private companies offer menstrual leaves.

Editorial Staff Mar 13