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Briefing: French spirits giant Pernod Ricard in merger talks with Jack Daniel's owner

Strategic angle: The discussions come as the alcohol sector faces a difficult global environment, with consumption falling among younger drinkers and new tariffs affecting major producers.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: The depleted Education Department will move out of its headquarters

Strategic angle: In August, Education Department employees will relocate to a smaller office roughly a block away, and the larger Energy Department will take over the old headquarters.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: United States and Israel are facing the same Iranian foe but are fighting different wars

Strategic angle: Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu share many objectives. However, their respective public opinions and electoral interests may ultimately highlight significant differences between the two leaders.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: 'Justice necessary': Yazidi survivors deliver harrowing genocide testimony amid int'l indifference

Strategic angle: Yazidi survivors share their traumatic experiences as calls for justice grow amidst global apathy.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: The Education Department is poised to lose its longtime HQ

Strategic angle: The Education Department is set to relocate from its historic headquarters, raising questions about the future of its operations.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Trump’s signature to appear on US paper currency

The former president's signature will be featured on new US currency notes.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Exclusive: China's top chipmaker has supplied chipmaking tech to Iran military, US officials say

Strategic angle: US officials reveal that a leading Chinese chipmaker has provided technology to Iran's military.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: South Africa excluded from G7 summit due to boycott threats from US

Strategic angle: Tensions rise as South Africa is left out of the G7 summit following US pressure.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Mark Carney rebukes Air Canada chief over English-only crash message

The prime minister says the condolence video after the fatal LaGuardia crash revived anger over linguistic rights.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Kennedy Center begins layoffs as Trump-directed shutdown looms

Strategic angle: The Kennedy Center is initiating layoffs in anticipation of a government shutdown directed by Trump.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Trump orders DHS to pay TSA workers to end 'chaos' at airports

Strategic angle: In a bid to alleviate disruptions, Trump directs the Department of Homeland Security to compensate TSA employees.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Newsom signs law renaming Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day

Strategic angle: California Governor Gavin Newsom has officially renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day, honoring the contributions of farmworkers.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: What perks? Lawmakers play down special treatment as airport lines grow

Strategic angle: Lawmakers address concerns over preferential treatment amid increasing airport wait times.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Undeterred by war, South Korean day traders double down on world-beating KOSPI

Strategic angle: South Korean day traders remain optimistic despite ongoing conflict, investing heavily in the KOSPI index.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Baltic states fear Ukraine war could spill over onto their territory

Strategic angle: Concerns rise as Ukrainian drones mistakenly land in Estonia and Latvia amid escalating tensions.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: US Judge declines to dismiss Maduro case over legal fees

Strategic angle: Nicolas Maduro's request to dismiss the case due to insufficient personal funds is denied amid U.S. sanctions.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Venezuelans deported by US detail fresh claims of torture and abuse at El Salvador mega-prison

Strategic angle: A group of 18 Venezuelan men demand accountability from Salvadorian authorities over human rights violations at the notorious Cecot facility.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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EU Parliament Votes Through Measures Allowing Deportation of Migrants to 'Return Hubs'

MEPs voted 389 to 206 on a package of tougher immigration measures, including harsher penalties for non-compliant migrants.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: German soldier suspended after allegedly passing plans of defence purchases to lobbyist

Strategic angle: Criminal and disciplinary investigations are reportedly currently underway but further details about the incident have not been released.

Editorial Staff Mar 26

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Briefing: Countries deploying growing number of nuclear weapons, international monitors warn

Strategic angle: Nearly all of the nine nuclear-armed states have started increasing their arsenals or have announced plans to do so, according to authors of the annual Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor report.

Editorial Staff Mar 26