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Briefing: Trump says US to hit Iran 'extremely hard' for two to three weeks

Strategic angle: 'We are going to bring them back to the Stone Ages,' the US president stated in a recent address.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Federal prosecutors indict close associate of Eric Adams

Strategic angle: A close associate of New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by federal prosecutors.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Live: Artemis 2 set for historic crewed return around Moon

Strategic angle: Four astronauts are set to blast off aboard NASA’s Artemis 2 mission, marking the first crewed journey around the Moon in more than 50 years.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: First Mangione trial over US health CEO murder delayed to September

Strategic angle: Luigi Mangione's state trial has been postponed from June to September, facing serious charges.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: NASA's Artemis II rocket lifts off for the moon

Strategic angle: Artemis II is the first crewed spacecraft to head to the moon since 1972.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Trump to deliver 'important update' on Iran war in televised speech

Strategic angle: Donald Trump will address the nation regarding the Iran war, focusing on the timeline for US military operations.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Republicans in Congress say they have a deal to end the record-long shutdown at DHS

Strategic angle: The plan would fund DHS, except for immigration enforcement, through September.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodriguez

Strategic angle: Ties between the United States and Venezuela have warmed since Nicolas Maduro's ouster.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: 'There's a certain romanticism to sending humans into space'

Strategic angle: Dr. David Brown discusses the potential of the Artemis II mission to usher in a new era of human spaceflight.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: The FDA approves a new obesity pill, giving patients another option

Strategic angle: The daily pill called Foundayo got a fast track through the Food and Drug Administration.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Astronauts strapped in for NASA's historic lunar launch

Strategic angle: The Artemis II mission is set to take off from Florida after years of preparation and setbacks.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: A Turkish border town known for its cats - in times of peace

Strategic angle: The border town of Van in Turkey is known for being a hub for Iranian travelers, its lavish breakfasts, and its cats.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Debunking claims Israeli Jews are 'stealing land' in Morocco

Strategic angle: A viral video claims Israeli Jews are reclaiming land in Morocco, but the evidence is misleading.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: 'It's a nightmare for Keir Starmer' as UK PM sees 'special relationship' with US unravel

Strategic angle: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasizes the need for closer ties with Europe amid global instability and criticism from Trump.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: "Lives will be lost": How the U.K.'s aid cuts may affect parts of Africa

Strategic angle: In March, the UK announced it would trim its global aid budget and set new priorities in 2027, raising concerns about the impact on vulnerable regions.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Macron lauds Europe's 'predictability' on visit to Japan in apparent swipe at Trump

Strategic angle: French President Emmanuel Macron emphasizes the stability of European policies during his visit to Japan, indirectly responding to criticisms from former President Trump.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Trump to address nation at critical moment in his war with Iran

Strategic angle: The address comes after weeks of uncertainty over when and how the U.S. could extricate itself from the conflict.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: US Supreme Court casts doubt on Donald Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship

Strategic angle: The court's deliberations raise questions about the legality of Trump's executive order regarding citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Switzerland eyes dropping purchase of US Patriot air defence system over delivery delays

Strategic angle: Switzerland, which is not in NATO, had ordered five Patriot systems in 2022, with delivery scheduled to begin this year and to be completed in 2028.

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Briefing: Trump to give primetime address on war as questions swirl over his next move

Strategic angle: The US president finds himself under growing pressure at home to avoid a protracted conflict.

Editorial Staff Apr 1