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Briefing: European Cruises Cancelled Due to Ships Being Stuck in Gulf Ports

Strategic angle: Cruise lines are racing to repatriate passengers as vessels remain docked in Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: 'Self-defeating': EU and US clash over Russia sanctions relief as prices soar

Strategic angle: Granting sanctions relief to Russia would be 'self-defeating', Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said after Donald Trump's announcement.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Living craft traditions flourish in workshops, house museums and restored heritage spaces

Strategic angle: Traditional craftsmanship continues to evolve through artisan studios, intimate house museums and revitalised cultural spaces, where heritage techniques intersect with modern design and inspire a new generation of makers.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Iran war stifles shipping through Hormuz: ‘Unprecedented’ fallout for oil markets & global economy

Strategic angle: Experts warn of significant disruptions in global oil supply due to the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Volkswagen Group profits take big hit on Porsche shift

Strategic angle: Strategic readjustment at Porsche and declining sales in key markets impact VW's profits significantly.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Long lines form at US airports as DHS shutdown slows security checks

Strategic angle: Travelers faced hours-long waits at security checkpoints at airports in Houston and New Orleans due to a partial shutdown of the US Department of Homeland Security.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: What role does the US base in Germany's Ramstein play in Iran war?

Strategic angle: The US airbase in Ramstein is crucial for coordinating US intervention in the Iran war, despite Germany's stance of neutrality.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Lebanon calls for talks with Israel on plan to end Hezbollah conflict

Strategic angle: President Aoun outlines a path towards "permanent security and stability", as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Volkswagen to Cut 50,000 Jobs by 2030

Strategic angle: The German auto giant faces challenges as annual profits nearly halved last year.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Ig Nobel prizes moving to Europe because US 'unsafe' to visit

Strategic angle: The tongue-in-cheek Ig Nobel awards will be held in Europe for the first time this year due to safety concerns for international prize-winners visiting the US.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Trump confirms Australia will grant asylum to five Iranian women football players

Amid concerns for player welfare, the Australian Iranian Council urged the government to protect the squad members.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Fears for women’s rights in Chile as anti-abortion president set to take office

Strategic angle: José Antonio Kast, who voted against legalising divorce in 2004, has pushed for return to total abortion ban.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: GLP-1s have transformed weight loss and diabetes. Is addiction next?

Strategic angle: A large study found that people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for diabetes were less likely to be diagnosed with substance use disorder.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Who's making money off Trump's war in Iran?

Strategic angle: A look into the financial interests behind the ongoing conflict and its implications.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Alexander Butterfield, who revealed Nixon Watergate tapes, dies aged 99

Strategic angle: He disclosed then-President Richard Nixon had a recording system in the Oval Office.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Yann Le Cun raises €900 million for his France-based AI start-up

Strategic angle: Valued at €3 billion, AMI aims to create a 'new branch' of AI focused on the real world.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Reindeer racing draws crowds in Finland’s frozen north near the Russian border

Strategic angle: Traditional reindeer racing delights fans despite freezing temperatures.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Volkswagen slashes 50,000 jobs after profits collapse by nearly half

Strategic angle: Volkswagen Group profits slumped by almost half in 2025 due to trade conflicts and strategic changes.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Trump gives mixed messages about when the war with Iran will end

Strategic angle: In a phone call with CBS News, Trump claimed the war is 'very complete,' yet he emphasized the need for 'ultimate victory' at a Republican event.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Parents’ stress may play a key role in child obesity, study finds

Strategic angle: Managing parents’ stress significantly reduces the risks of obesity in young children, according to a new study.

Editorial Staff Mar 10