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Briefing: Iran's secretive top leader vows to keep up attacks in his first statement since being appointed

Strategic angle: In a bold declaration, Iran's new leader emphasizes a continued aggressive stance.

Briefing: 'Municipal elections pose the greatest risks for culture – except in Paris, which enjoys an extraordinary privilege'

Strategic angle: In the French capital, the cultural scene far outpaces that of other major cities, thanks to the state's funding for many museums and opera houses, observes Le Monde columnist Michel Guerrin.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: France 'not sending any vessels to the Strait of Hormuz', Defence Minister Vautrin says

Strategic angle: Catherine Vautrin confirms no plans for naval deployment amid tensions in the region.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Strategic Strait of Hormuz at the heart of conflicts over the years

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei emphasizes the importance of the Strait of Hormuz in regional tensions.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Serbia imports more arms than other Western Balkan states

Strategic angle: Data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute highlights Serbia's leading position in military imports within the region.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: EU Asks Ukraine to Allow Inspection of Damaged Druzhba Pipeline

Strategic angle: The European Commission proposes an inspection amid ongoing disputes over a €90 billion loan for Ukraine.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Israel pounds Lebanon: Grieving border village calls for peace

Strategic angle: In the south Lebanon border village of Qlayaa, hundreds mourn parish priest Father Pierre al-Rai two days after he was killed by Israeli shelling while inspecting the site of an earlier attack.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Iran new supreme leader Khamenei's wealth estimated at more than $100 billion

Strategic angle: An investigation reveals the immense wealth of Mojtaba Khamenei, the newly appointed head of the Islamic Republic.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: A Pocket Cinema Camera: Inside vivo's X300 Ultra

Strategic angle: Smartphones have long dominated photography, but video is quickly becoming the priority for creators and social media users alike.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Israel army says Hezbollah fired 200 rockets in 'biggest barrage' of war

Strategic angle: Israel's military reports a significant escalation in conflict with Hezbollah, marking the largest rocket attack since the war began.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: 12th Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council Ministerial meeting focuses on energy security

Strategic angle: Energy leaders and policymakers discussed supply security, diversification and renewable cooperation, highlighting the evolving role of the Southern Gas Corridor in Europe’s energy strategy.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: An interview with Jerry Goldman, founder of the Oyez Project

Strategic angle: Exploring the impact of the Oyez Project on Supreme Court understanding.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: How Iran’s attacks on Gulf energy sites are shaping decision making in Washington

Strategic angle: Iran's strategy is causing turmoil in global energy markets and affecting Gulf countries' reputations.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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US official: ‘Not true’ Navy successfully escorted oil tanker through Strait of Hormuz

A US official denies claims regarding the Navy's involvement in escorting an oil tanker in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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How oil price hikes threaten Germany's economy

Concerns rise over the impact of escalating oil prices on Germany's economic recovery amidst geopolitical tensions.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: ‘Weakening climate leadership’: Is the EU’s 2040 emissions target ambitious enough?

Strategic angle: Experts warn that the EU’s interim climate targets are being ‘undermined’ by a loophole that comes into effect in 2036.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Iran war: Oil prices spike as Iran steps up tanker attacks

Strategic angle: Iran is continuing to target energy infrastructure across the Gulf, causing significant disruptions in oil supply.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: China passes controversial 'ethnic unity' law

Strategic angle: The new law mandates Mandarin as the official language, raising concerns over minority rights.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: Ukraine's Zelensky to meet with Macron in Paris on Friday

Strategic angle: President Zelensky aims to discuss increasing sanctions on Russia during his European tour.

Editorial Staff Mar 12

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Briefing: How Paris mobility transformed under Anne Hidalgo's two terms

Strategic angle: Between 2014 and 2026, the streets of Paris underwent sweeping changes, notably with the pedestrianization of the riverbanks and the creation of numerous bike lanes.

Editorial Staff Mar 12