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Briefing: Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states

Strategic angle: The Palestinian group also affirms Tehran's right to defend itself from 'aggression' by the US and Israel.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

Politics

Briefing: Germany's Greens: More than leftist, woke ecologists?

Strategic angle: Cem Özdemir won the election in Baden-Württemberg partly by abandoning many of his Green Party's core issues. His party is still debating whether this was a good move.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

Politics

Briefing: As the risk of measles grows, why are parents so divided on vaccines?

Strategic angle: In South Carolina, some parents embrace vaccines, others opt out. A mix of politics, distrust, and misinformation is pushing neighbors apart.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

Politics

Briefing: NATO Defence Systems Shoot Down Iranian Ballistic Missile Over Turkey

Strategic angle: Turkey's defence ministry confirms the interception of an Iranian missile by NATO systems in the eastern Mediterranean.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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: 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

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

French soldier killed in attack in Iraqi Kurdistan, Macron says

A French soldier has died and several others were wounded in a drone attack during a training exercise in Iraq's Kurdistan region.

Editorial Staff Mar 14

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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

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Briefing: House GOP leadership silent as more members post anti-Muslim statements

Strategic angle: A growing number of Republicans in Congress are embracing rhetoric against Muslims, facing little public pushback from leadership.

Editorial Staff Mar 14