Trump stands by claim that Iran could have struck girls’ school
Trump maintains his assertion regarding a potential attack on a school in Iran.
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Briefing: Iran’s sea mines raise fears of Strait of Hormuz oil disruption
Strategic angle: Tehran may seek to choke off oil traffic through the vital Strait of Hormuz following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, raising fears it could deploy sea mines.
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As energy prices soar, Russia emerges as major winner of Middle East war
Russia has capitalized on rising energy prices amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, overshadowing its war in Ukraine.
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Briefing: US lawmakers probe Epstein’s wealth as ex-accountant testifies on finances and ties
Strategic angle: US House lawmakers investigate Jeffrey Epstein's financial empire through testimony from his former accountant.
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Briefing: US to release 172 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve to combat energy price hike
Strategic angle: The Biden administration aims to alleviate rising energy prices by tapping into the strategic petroleum reserve.
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Briefing: Kanye West ordered to pay $140K in Malibu mansion renovation lawsuit
Strategic angle: A handyman had sought $1.7m from the rapper over claims of unpaid work, medical expenses, and being unfairly fired.
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Briefing: Trump’s energy ‘tiger team’ struggles to find its roar with Iran
Strategic angle: Trump’s energy ‘tiger team’ faces challenges in addressing Iran's energy policies.
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Briefing: Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC
Strategic angle: Modelling agent used businesses to recruit girls and arrange US visas to visit Jeffrey Epstein, Brazilian women tell BBC.
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Briefing: Russian envoy met with US negotiators in Florida to discuss "a variety of topics," says Washington
Strategic angle: Global Envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed ongoing communication between the teams amid rising tensions.
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Briefing: Epstein's Longtime Accountant Testifies Ignorance of Crimes
Strategic angle: Richard Kahn claims he was unaware of Epstein's illegal activities during testimony to the House Oversight Committee.
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Briefing: FBI to open office in Ecuador to investigate organized crime in collaboration with local police
Strategic angle: Cooperation between Quito and Washington continues to increase as Ecuador, once one of Latin America's safest countries, has turned into one of the deadliest amidst a bloody turf war fueled over the cocaine trade.
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Briefing: Trump touts cutting drug prices, slams fellow Republican Rep. Massie during stops in Ohio, Kentucky
Strategic angle: Trump emphasizes his commitment to lowering drug prices while criticizing Rep. Massie during campaign stops.
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Briefing: Anoush Ganjipour, philosopher: 'The Iranian people remain the first and last losers of the war in the Middle East'
Strategic angle: The Iranian-born research fellow at the CNRS recounts from Beirut the 'extraordinary experience' of witnessing events in his home country from afar and firmly condemns the Israeli-American attacks.
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Briefing: China's biggest political meeting is ending - what have we learned?
Strategic angle: BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China's National People's Congress.
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Briefing: Banking, finance and consultancy firms evacuate staff in Gulf States
Strategic angle: Major international businesses respond to threats in the Middle East by closing or evacuating offices.
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Briefing: Israel launches new 'large-scale' wave of strikes on south Beirut
Strategic angle: The Israeli military has initiated a significant offensive against Hezbollah targets in southern Beirut, promising to use 'great force'.
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Briefing: New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over 'undiplomatic remarks'
Strategic angle: Leo Brent Bozell apologises after weighing in on a dispute rooted in the country's apartheid past.
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Briefing: Rebecca Gayheart Dane on caring for her late husband, Eric Dane, and synthetic voices
Strategic angle: The wife of 'Grey's Anatomy' actor Eric Dane shares her journey of compassion and care.
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Three killed in drone attack on Goma in eastern DRC, M23 rebels say
At least three people were killed in a drone attack in Goma, with M23 rebels blaming the government.
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Briefing: Spain formally dismisses ambassador to Israel amid tensions with Tel Aviv
Strategic angle: Ambassador Sálomon's dismissal formalizes the absence of a Spanish ambassador to Israel following strained relations.
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