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FBI Confirms Hackers Targeted Kash Patel's Personal Emails

The FBI has confirmed that hackers have infiltrated the personal email accounts of Kash Patel, raising concerns over cybersecurity.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Egypt imposes business curfew to counter soaring fuel costs

Strategic angle: Egypt orders shops, restaurants, and shopping malls to close by 9:00 pm to mitigate the impact of rising energy prices.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Pro-Ukraine lawmakers call out Russian delegation’s visit to Washington

Strategic angle: Lawmakers express strong opposition to the Russian delegation's presence in the U.S.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Wall Street drops again to close its 5th straight losing week and its worst since the Iran war

Strategic angle: Wall Street experiences significant losses, marking its worst performance since the Iran war.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: US Republicans Reject Senate Bill to End Shutdown, Fund TSA

Strategic angle: Congress remains deadlocked as President Trump takes executive action to pay airport security officers.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal

An extraordinary move amid a funding impasse affecting airports and TSA workers.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: ‘He just chose not to listen’ - Politico

Strategic angle: A critical analysis of political decision-making.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Former Trump Iran adviser says war is headed for escalation

Strategic angle: Insights from a former adviser on the potential for increased conflict in Iran.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: UN Chief Launches Task Force to Aid Passage of Fertilizer Through Hormuz Strait

Strategic angle: As the conflict in the Middle East threatens to intensify, the UN is launching an interagency task force to mitigate the ripple effect of the global energy crisis.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Announcement of opinions for Tuesday, March 31

Strategic angle: Live blogging as the court potentially releases opinions in argued cases.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: The war in Iran sparks a global fertilizer shortage and threatens food prices

Strategic angle: The ongoing conflict in Iran is leading to a significant fertilizer shortage worldwide, raising concerns over food prices.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Iran to Facilitate Humanitarian Aid via Strait of Hormuz

Strategic angle: Iran announces plans to expedite humanitarian assistance following recent attacks on its nuclear facilities.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Iranians suffer from internet blackout as well as US-Israeli strikes

Strategic angle: As Israeli and US strikes continue to hit Tehran, locals endure an unbearable internet blackout amid uncertainty about their loved ones.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Syria: Wives of the missing push for legal reform

Strategic angle: Decades-old family laws affect hundreds of thousands of women and children, as custody and inheritance are in the hands of male relatives, and remarriage remains impossible.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: War in Lebanon 'was imposed upon us', PM Nawaf Salam says

Strategic angle: Lebanese Prime Minister discusses the Israeli offensive and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Birthright citizenship: Hintopoulos, Harlan II, and “Joltin Joe” – mid-century elements of American greatness worth remembering on the eve of Barbara

Strategic angle: Exploring the reflections of mid-20th century American leaders on citizenship and national identity.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: 'New phenomenon of dangerous rhetoric': World leaders embrace proud disregard for international law

Strategic angle: A profound shift in the conduct of war raises concerns over violations of international humanitarian law.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Iran: Rolling Ultimatums, Moscow "at the EU table"?

Strategic angle: In a week of movable ultimatums set by President Trump regarding Iran's power plants, deadlines have been extended amidst ongoing discussions.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Volodymyr Zelensky's exclusive interview with Le Monde on the war in Ukraine

Strategic angle: In an interview with Le Monde, the Ukrainian president shares his perspective on a possible end to the conflict and urges the US and all allied nations to maintain their support for Ukraine.

editorial-staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Exclusive: U.S. can only confirm about a third of Iran's missile arsenal destroyed, sources say

Strategic angle: U.S. officials provide insights on the status of Iran's missile capabilities amidst ongoing tensions.

editorial-staff Mar 27