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Iran Positively Reviewing Pakistan’s Request for a Two-Week Ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump is aware of Pakistan's proposal for a ceasefire extension, with a response expected soon.

French TGV train collides with a truck, killing one and injuring 27

The TGV driver was killed and 27 people were injured in the accident, which occurred at a road crossing on Tuesday morning.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage

The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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US seeks to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Liberia despite new Costa Rica deal

Strategic angle: Man born in El Salvador has been fighting removal to series of ‘third’ countries after mistaken deportation last year.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Trump allies play down Iran ‘genocide’ threats as critics warn of war crimes

Strategic angle: US president’s latest escalation came ahead of deadline for Tehran to strike deal with Washington

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Artemis II breaks Apollo 13’s distance record as humans travel farther from Earth than ever before

A historic milestone in human space exploration as Artemis II surpasses the distance achieved by Apollo 13.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Construction workers block roads in France over soaring fuel prices

Strategic angle: Protests erupt as rising fuel costs pressure construction businesses.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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The Artemis II crew saw parts of the moon never seen before. Here's what they said

Strategic angle: The astronauts on Artemis II observed parts of the moon humans had never seen before, providing a scientific baseline for future missions.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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NASA–ESA partnership: Artemis II paves the way for exploration of the Moon’s far side and south pole

Strategic angle: A pivotal moment in contemporary space exploration as NASA and ESA collaborate on Artemis II.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Swalwell campaign denies ‘false, outrageous’ claims of inappropriate behavior

Strategic angle: Politico reports on Swalwell's response to allegations.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Trump repeats falsehoods that he predicted 9/11 and demanded Bin Laden's death

Strategic angle: During a press conference, Trump made several inaccurate claims regarding his past and the war in Iran.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Qatar warns Iran war can now 'spiral out of control'

Strategic angle: As tensions rise, Qatar's foreign ministry cautions about the escalating conflict in Iran.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Afghanistan, Pakistan held 'useful' peace talks, Kabul says

Strategic angle: Kabul reports positive outcomes from recent discussions aimed at reducing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Trump's 'rhetoric itself could create a norm' for others to terrorise entire populations

Strategic angle: Expert warns that Trump's language may set dangerous precedents for political discourse.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Trump Praises Hungary PM Viktor Orbán at Budapest Rally

Strategic angle: During a rally in Budapest, Trump expressed support for Viktor Orbán, following a call from Vance urging Hungarians to vote.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Hundreds of Cuban women stage rally against US blockade as energy crisis deepens

Strategic angle: Cuba's energy crisis worsens as women protest the US blockade impacting fuel production.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Trump's War Rhetoric and International Law

Strategic angle: Legal experts warn that Trump's threats to target civilian infrastructure in Iran blur the lines between law and force.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Iran-backed Iraqi armed group to release kidnapped US journalist

Strategic angle: An Iran-backed Iraqi armed group announces the release of an American journalist as a gesture of goodwill towards Iraq’s outgoing prime minister.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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‘Dishonourable’: First Nation decries push for Alberta to secede from Canada

Strategic angle: Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation seeks court intervention against Alberta's separatist movement, citing treaty rights violations.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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'Only the president knows' what he will do on Iran, White House says in statement

Strategic angle: Trump had threatened to target Iranian infrastructure unless Tehran agreed a deal to end the war on Tuesday.

editorial-staff Apr 7