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Briefing: How Epstein made himself indispensable to MoMA's former chair Leon Black

Strategic angle: Disclosed files reveal close ties between the late financier and the billionaire art market funder.

Briefing: US wants help to guard Strait of Hormuz, but EU is not keen

Strategic angle: As Trump dials up pressure on Europe to guard the Strait of Hormuz, Russia is taking advantage of the rise in energy prices.

editorial-staff Mar 16

Politics

Briefing: Trump side-stepped diplomacy on his way to war in Iran. Now, he's asking China and others for help

Strategic angle: Trump's approach to Iran raises concerns as he seeks assistance from China and other nations.

editorial-staff Mar 16

Politics

Briefing: US Treasury chief calls Paris talks with China 'very good' before Trump-Xi summit

Strategic angle: High-level US and Chinese officials have wrapped up two days of economic discussions in Paris, with the US Treasury head describing the sessions as productive ahead of President Trump's visit to China.

editorial-staff Mar 16

Politics

Briefing: ‘War is expensive’: As bombs pummel Lebanon, an ancient souk falls silent

Strategic angle: Israel's devastating war with Hezbollah has compounded the suffering of ordinary Lebanese who were already grappling with an economy on the brink of collapse.

editorial-staff Mar 16

Politics

Briefing: Negotiations in full swing in French cities over mayoral vote

Strategic angle: Following the first round of municipal elections, the race for major French cities is intensifying with cross-party alliances forming.

editorial-staff Mar 16

Politics

Briefing: 'Kurds can play a significant role in a breakthrough in Iran,' Iranian Kurdish leader says

Strategic angle: Abdullah Mohtadi discusses the potential impact of Kurdish involvement in Iran's political landscape.

editorial-staff Mar 16

Politics

Briefing: What is HELIOS, the US laser destroying cheap Iranian drones for cents

Strategic angle: The High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance, deployed on a US naval ship, downed several drones last week. Here’s what you need to know about the game-changing technology.

editorial-staff Mar 16

Politics

Briefing: Sarkozy trial 'test to French judicial system' when faced with political pressure

Strategic angle: Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is appealing his conviction in the Libyan funding case, raising questions about the integrity of the judicial system under political influence.

editorial-staff Mar 16

Politics

Briefing: Iran escalates its drone and missile attacks on Gulf countries to pressure global economies

Strategic angle: Gulf nations are on high alert as Tehran expands its targets to include civilian infrastructure and major trade hubs.

editorial-staff Mar 16

Politics

Briefing: Germany is turning abandoned railway tracks into monorail routes

Strategic angle: In North Rhine-Westphalia, old railway tracks are being repurposed for futuristic monorail transport.

editorial-staff Mar 16

Politics

Briefing: Africa: What oil producers can do to counter price shocks

Strategic angle: Experts discuss how African oil-producing countries like Nigeria and Angola can respond to global shortages amid geopolitical tensions.

editorial-staff Mar 16

Politics

Briefing: Six wins for 'One Battle After Another': Inside this year's Oscars

Strategic angle: From vampires and car chases to K-pop and Shakespeare, this year’s Oscars showcased the range and creativity of contemporary cinema.

editorial-staff Mar 16

Politics

Briefing: ‘Europeans have been incredibly supportive,' UAE foreign minister tells Euronews

Strategic angle: UAE emphasizes the importance of European support amid ongoing regional tensions.

editorial-staff Mar 16

Politics

Briefing: Hormuz Becomes World's Most Expensive Waterway After 300% Surge in Risk Premiums

Strategic angle: Missile threats, soaring insurance premiums, and suspended voyages are reshaping the trade that once went through Hormuz — and consumers will feel it within weeks.

editorial-staff Mar 16

Politics

Briefing: Zelenskyy resists reopening Druzhba pipeline, says 'no different' to lifting Russian sanctions

Strategic angle: Ukrainian President insists on maintaining sanctions against Russia amid discussions on oil flow restoration.

editorial-staff Mar 16

Politics

Briefing: How Europe’s cities can balance tourism growth with housing needs

Strategic angle: Europe’s cities face rising housing costs and record tourism. Policymakers and urban leaders debate how better data and policy coordination can keep cities liveable.

editorial-staff Mar 16

Politics

Briefing: Harmful chemicals found in popular headphones sold across Europe, study

Strategic angle: Bisphenols and phthalates were found in popular headphone sets that can interfere with hormone-regulating systems.

editorial-staff Mar 16

Politics

Briefing: Whistleblower murder suspect is former elite officer, South African police say

Strategic angle: Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.

editorial-staff Mar 16

Politics

Briefing: US markets solidly higher while oil trades around $100 as Iran attacks more Gulf targets

Strategic angle: US markets show positive momentum amidst rising oil prices following Iranian military actions in the Gulf.

editorial-staff Mar 16