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Briefing: Kid Rock sparks US Army probe after helicopter flyby at his mansion

Strategic angle: The country rock artist posted footage on Saturday of himself saluting the aircraft from his outdoor pool.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Trump’s skyscraper presidential library looms over Miami in newly released images

Strategic angle: New images reveal the striking design of Trump's presidential library set to dominate the Miami skyline.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Middle East war live: Iran defiant as Trump makes new threat against its oil hub

Strategic angle: Iran fired new missiles early Tuesday as it vowed defiance against US President Donald Trump, who threatened to destroy the country's oil export hub of Kharg Island.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Iran: 3,500 US Troops Arrive in the Region

Iran threatens to target USS Abraham Lincoln as tensions escalate with the US.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: War is transforming Ukraine's dogs who live on the front line

Strategic angle: Canines found near combat zones are adapting to survive in a hostile environment, according to a study.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: Sad faces all round as Bolivia’s clowns protest over decree threatening their livelihoods

Strategic angle: Clowns in Bolivia are rallying against a new decree that jeopardizes their income by limiting performance opportunities.

Editorial Staff Mar 31

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Briefing: 'States respond to the cost of debt, not to debt itself'

Strategic angle: Maxime Menuet discusses the implications of debt management in modern economies.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: 'The hypocrisy was so stark' expert says, as US reverses course on Cuba oil blockade

Strategic angle: Helen Yaffe discusses the contradictions in US policy regarding Cuba and Iran.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says

Strategic angle: Regulator eSafety expresses concerns over compliance by major platforms.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Haiti: At least 70 killed in 'massacre,' says rights group

Strategic angle: The death toll from a brutal gang attack in Haiti is much higher than initially thought, according to a human rights group.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Supreme Court refuses to hear case of Louisiana man sentenced to life imprisonment, “Tiger King” appeal

Strategic angle: The Supreme Court's decision leaves a life sentence intact for a Louisiana man involved in the 'Tiger King' saga.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Stranded Humpback Whale in Baltic Sea Shows Signs of Deterioration

Rescuers express concern as the whale barely moves and reacts less to stimuli.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Ukraine signs 10-year defence deal with arms producer Bulgaria, Zelenskyy says

The agreement with Bulgaria comes hot on the heels of a raft of similar deals Zelenskyy inked with partners in the Gulf.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Houthi Attacks Stoke Fears of More Shipping Disruption

Strategic angle: Global oil prices surge as Yemen's Houthi rebels escalate attacks on shipping routes.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Trump rolls back pause on asylum decisions imposed after D.C. National Guard shooting

Strategic angle: The Homeland Security Department has lifted its total ban on reviewing asylum applications, impacting millions of cases.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: In Argentina, a judge partially suspends President Javier Milei's labor reform

Strategic angle: The General Confederation of Labor, which considered the law unconstitutional, filed an appeal in February.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Fake images falsely claim Iran captured US marines on Kharg Island

Strategic angle: Misinformation spreads as fake visuals circulate online, misleading the public about military events.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: In Haiti, at least sixteen dead in a gang attack

Strategic angle: For years, Haiti has been suffering from deadly gang violence, with frequent murders, rapes and kidnappings.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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US embassy in Venezuela formally resumes operations after seven-year closure

The US has reopened its embassy in Venezuela, marking a significant shift in diplomatic relations after years of operating from Colombia.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: 'The Houthis hold serious cards' expert says, amid threats to choke off Red Sea passage

Strategic angle: Dr. Elisabeth Kendall discusses the strategic importance of the Red Sea amid Houthi threats.

Editorial Staff Mar 30