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Mexican researchers develop simplified robotic arm inspired by a simple childhood promise

Strategic angle: A Mexican engineer has helped build a robotic arm for his lifelong friend, aiming to make prosthetics simpler and more accessible.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Italy Denies US Bombers Access to Airbase Amid Political Tensions

Strategic angle: The decision is reportedly linked to the ongoing conflict in Iran, stirring debate over military alliances.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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How the Strait of Hormuz became Iran's secret weapon in the war with the US and Israel

Strategic angle: Tehran's control over this vital maritime passage poses significant challenges to US and Israeli interests.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Greek parliament recommends lifting MP immunity in EU farm subsidy fraud scandal

Strategic angle: Nine of the 11 MPs submitted written statements to the committee, while former Rural Development Minister Kostas Tsiaras and MP Notis Mitarakis appeared in person to make their case.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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One assailant killed, two wounded after shooting outside Istanbul's Israeli consulate

An assailant was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, which was empty of diplomats at the time.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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NASA Releases First Images from Moon Flyby

The mission captures stunning visuals of Earth and a solar eclipse from lunar orbit.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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The 14th Amendment’s citizenship clause is not trapped in amber: a reflection on oral argument

Strategic angle: A legal analysis of the implications of the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause in contemporary debates.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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A new high-speed rail link is launching between Tashkent and Khiva. Here’s what to see and do

Strategic angle: This new train cuts travel time between the Uzbek capital and Silk Road city from 14 hours to around seven and a half.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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US citizens beat rising energy bills with homegrown power

Strategic angle: In times of skyrocketing energy prices, record-breaking heat waves and blackouts, producing electricity at home has never been more appealing.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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It's time to end the world's delusions over the Iran energy crisis

Strategic angle: A call for a realistic approach to the ongoing energy crisis in Iran.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Trump, on Easter, threatens 'hell' on Iran's infrastructure if Strait remains blocked - Reuters

Trump, on Easter, threatens 'hell' on Iran's infrastructure if Strait remains blocked Reuters

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, April 7

Strategic angle: President Donald Trump is not done complaining about the Supreme Court’s tariffs ruling.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says

Strategic angle: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claims responsibility for the attack on a key petrochemical facility in Saudi Arabia.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Trump's Iran ultimatum: when does it expire and how serious is his threat to 'blow up everything'?

Strategic angle: US president warns a civilisation could be about to disappear if the regime in Tehran does not respond to his ultimatum after six weeks of war by Tuesday night.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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NGO on Gaza: 'We don’t share the same definition of ceasefire'

Strategic angle: An NGO discusses the dire situation in Gaza amid ongoing airstrikes and differing views on ceasefire.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Trump warns Iran it could be destroyed 'in one night' as deadline nears

Donald Trump escalates threats against Iran as the US deadline approaches.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Will the US Fed raise interest rates to fight Iran war inflation?

Strategic angle: The US Federal Reserve is considering an interest rate hike as inflation surges due to the Iran war.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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The strange foiled attack on Bank of America in Paris: 'He said if the kids pulled off the job, there'd be many more'

Strategic angle: Three teenagers and a 21-year-old man were detained in connection with an attempted bombing linked to Iranian intelligence.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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How Bill Phillips used flowing water to model the economy

Strategic angle: Bill Phillips was an outsider to economics, but he used a machine and a chart to change the way we think about the government's role in a capitalist economy.

Editorial Staff Apr 7

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Cape Town mums patrol streets amid surge in violence

Strategic angle: In response to rising violence, Cape Town mothers take to the streets as the government deploys soldiers to combat crime.

Editorial Staff Apr 7