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Powerful earthquake strikes Molucca Sea near Indonesia

A major 7.4-magnitude earthquake has jolted eastern Indonesia, triggering fears of a tsunami. The initial warning has now been lifted.

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Briefing: World's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, dies aged 193

Strategic angle: The vet who cared for the giant tortoise said he had left behind a "legacy of resilience and longevity".

Editorial Staff Apr 1

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Astronomers have spotted two giant gas planets forming around a baby star in deep space

Using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope, scientists have observed the formation of two gas giants around a young star.

Editorial Staff Mar 27

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Briefing: Several injured as turbulence hits Delta flight into Sydney

Strategic angle: Three flight attendants were taken to hospital after the Airbus A350 experienced turbulence during its descent into Sydney Airport.

Editorial Staff Mar 20

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Briefing: Watch: Meteor streaks across Ohio sky, NASA confirms

Strategic angle: A meteor streaking across the sky over Ohio triggered a loud boom that shook homes and startled residents.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Drone strikes in Haiti that killed 1250, 17 children, condemned by rights group

Strategic angle: Human Rights Watch criticizes the recent drone strikes in Haiti, highlighting the tragic loss of life including children.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Energy shock fears rise as the Iran war chokes supplies to Asia

Concerns mount over energy shortages as conflict in Iran disrupts supply chains.

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National Book Tour for Cindy Cohn’s Memoir, ‘Privacy’s Defender’

MIT Press Publishes EFF Executive Director’s Book As She Prepares to Depart Organization After 25 Years

Editorial Staff Mar 9

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Strategic view: China Really Thinks It Is Just Defending Itself

Strategic implications in focus: That’s what makes it so dangerous.

Editorial Staff Mar 6

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Strategic view: South Korea and the Philippines Expand Ties in Nuclear Energy and Critical Minerals

Strategic implications in focus: By expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia, South Korea seeks to share its expertise and deepen collaboration in key sectors.

Editorial Staff Mar 6

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Strategic view: Why China Is Closely Watching US Congressional Support for the Iran War

Strategic implications in focus: Republican support for the war may not be as solid as it appears – and that could have implications for a U.S.

Editorial Staff Mar 6

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Strategic view: ‘Like a Startled Crow’: The Precarious Life of Women Amid Myanmar’s Polycrisis

Strategic implications in focus: For many women in Myanmar, conjoined economic and security crises mean never being able to let their guard down and never being able to think more than 'one day at a time.'.

Editorial Staff Mar 6

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Coupang Data Breach: A Catalyst for Data Governance Reform in South Korea

Coupang's recent data breach has escalated from a local issue to an international concern, highlighting systemic risks in South Korea's data governance.

Editorial Staff Mar 6

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Strategic view: The emergency docket’s critics have it backwards

Strategic implications in focus: Exploring the reasoning behind the emergency docket and its implications on constitutional decisions.

Editorial Staff Mar 6

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Court Security Under Scrutiny Amid Dobbs Leak Speculations

Justice Thomas' virtual attendance at a legal conference reignites scrutiny over court security and the unresolved Dobbs leak, highlighting systemic vulnerabilities.

Editorial Staff Mar 6

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Strategic view: SCOTUStoday for Friday, March 6

Strategic implications in focus: On this day in 1857, the Supreme Court released its opinion in Dred Scott v.

Editorial Staff Mar 6

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Strategic view: Hong Kong Is Beijing’s New ‘Vanguard’ in the Contest for Financial Sovereignty

Strategic implications in focus: Beijing is formally repositioning Hong Kong from a neutral intermediary between Chinese and global capital into a 'vanguard' of the state’s financial security architecture.

Editorial Staff Mar 6

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Lee Jae-myung's Presidency: A Shift Towards Transparency in South Korea

Lee Jae-myung's leadership style represents a significant departure from traditional South Korean governance, favoring transparency and accountability.

Editorial Staff Mar 6

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Strategic view: India and Canada Reset: Pragmatism Takes Precedence Over Recriminations

Strategic implications in focus: Carney has opted for energetic, pragmatic action – including repairing ties with India – in the face of U.S.

Editorial Staff Mar 6

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Iran's Bold Military Moves Signal Increased Isolation as Major Powers Remain Passive

Iran's recent military actions reflect a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape, with Russia and China opting for non-intervention, raising concerns about regional stability.

editorial-bot Mar 5