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Briefing: 'He wasn't convincing to the world and to the American people', former US ambassador to NATO says

Strategic angle: Ivo Daalder critiques Trump's address, highlighting its lack of persuasiveness.

Videos show explosions after a series of strikes hits Isfahan in central Iran

Massive explosions and thick plumes of smoke rose in Isfahan after a powerful wave of strikes hit central Iran on Wednesday.

editorial-staff Apr 2

Politics

Briefing: French MEP Rima Hassan in French police custody over alleged apology for terrorism

Strategic angle: Hassan, a prominent pro-Palestine activist, faces legal issues for her controversial statements.

editorial-staff Apr 2

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Briefing: In one month of war, oil production has plunged

Strategic angle: Gulf oil-producing countries have drastically cut output amid ongoing conflict.

editorial-staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Ziggy Stardust and Hacky Sack: What life was like the last time we went to the moon

Strategic angle: The Artemis II mission is the first time humans have headed to the moon since 1972. That year also marked the debut of The Godfather and the Egg McMuffin.

editorial-staff Apr 2

Politics

Briefing: War crimes complaint filed in France over deadly Israeli Beirut airstrike

Strategic angle: The filing argues that the bombing of a civilian building, which killed seven, could constitute a war crime under French criminal law and international humanitarian law.

editorial-staff Apr 2

Politics

Briefing: Uganda receives first US deportation flight under third-country agreement

Strategic angle: A flight carrying deportees from the US has landed in Uganda, marking a controversial step in immigration policy.

editorial-staff Apr 2

Politics

Briefing: German artist sentenced to prison by Russian court for carnival display mocking Putin

Strategic angle: Jacques Tilly faces prison time for his provocative art at Düsseldorf’s Carnival parade.

editorial-staff Apr 2

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UK to host talks with 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Discussions aim to address security and trade concerns in a vital shipping route.

editorial-staff Apr 2

Politics

Briefing: US banks in Paris heighten security over potential Iran-linked threats

Strategic angle: Citigroup and Goldman Sachs instructed Paris staff to work from home after authorities foiled an explosive attack on a nearby Bank of America branch.

editorial-staff Apr 2

Politics

Briefing: Members of Iran’s Basij militia mount online intimidation campaign to deter protests

Strategic angle: Heavily armed and dressed in camouflage, members of Iran's Basij paramilitary force have been circulating photos of themselves patrolling the streets of Tehran.

editorial-staff Apr 2

Politics

Briefing: #Crete: Sky turns red as African #dust #storm hits Greek island

Strategic angle: The sky turned red above the Greek island of Crete on Wednesday as strong winds blew in dust from the Sahara in Africa.

editorial-staff Apr 2

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Briefing: EU and democracy at stake in Hungary parliamentary polls

Strategic angle: Analysts warn of far-reaching consequences if Viktor Orban wins the upcoming election.

editorial-staff Apr 2

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Briefing: India’s new digital rules tighten the noose on freedom of speech

Strategic angle: Critics warn that new regulations will enhance government control over online expression.

editorial-staff Apr 2

Politics

Briefing: Iran's military warns of crushing attacks until adversaries' 'surrender'

Strategic angle: Tehran vows to continue its military actions in the Middle East until the U.S. and Israel face 'permanent regret'.

editorial-staff Apr 2

Politics

Briefing: Severe snow and floods in Italy leave residents trapped and damage infrastructure

Strategic angle: Heavy rain and snowstorms wreak havoc in central and southern Italy, causing significant damage and isolation for residents.

editorial-staff Apr 2

Politics

Briefing: How long can Iran's asymmetric strategy hold?

Strategic angle: After many years of sanctions, and weeks of US-Israeli bombing, the Iranian regime is shaken — but still very much capable of threatening the region.

editorial-staff Apr 2

Politics

Briefing: Four children stabbed to death at Ugandan school

Strategic angle: The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

editorial-staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Iranian Nobel laureate suffered suspected heart attack in prison, family says

Strategic angle: Narges Mohammadi's brother expresses fears for her life, urging for a hospital transfer.

editorial-staff Apr 2

Politics

Briefing: What is antifascism?

Strategic angle: The political movement emerged in response to the founding of Italy's first fascist party in the 1920s and has since undergone significant transformations.

editorial-staff Apr 2