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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

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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

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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

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Briefing: Russian strikes kill at least four people in Kyiv region as peace talks stall

Strategic angle: A Russian overnight attack on Ukraine's Kyiv region hit four districts, resulting in casualties and significant damage.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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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

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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

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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

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Briefing: Kharg Island, Iran's key oil export hub

Strategic angle: Tehran threatened to 'destroy and turn into a pile of ashes' US energy and oil infrastructure in the region after US strikes on the key island on Friday.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Briefing: French soldier killed by Iranian drone was on anti-jihad mission in Iraq

Strategic angle: The killing of Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion marks France's first military casualty in the region.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: US military bombs military sites on Kharg island, Iranian media reports no damage

Strategic angle: President Trump warns of further action against Iran's oil infrastructure amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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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

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Briefing: North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea amid US-South Korea military drills

Strategic angle: South Korea's military reported that Pyongyang launched approximately 10 ballistic missiles as joint military exercises commenced.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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Briefing: U.S. military bombs Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export hub, Trump says

Strategic angle: President Trump announced the U.S. military's significant action against military targets in Kharg Island, impacting Iran's oil exports.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

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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

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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

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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