Briefing: Ig Nobel prizes moving to Europe because US 'unsafe' to visit
Strategic angle: The tongue-in-cheek Ig Nobel awards will be held in Europe for the first time this year due to safety concerns for international prize-winners visiting the US.
Briefing: L Catterton combines Bel Cosméticos and Mundo do Cabeleireiro in Brazil
Strategic angle: L Catterton merges two beauty brands to strengthen its market presence in Brazil.
Briefing: Fears for women’s rights in Chile as anti-abortion president set to take office
Strategic angle: José Antonio Kast, who voted against legalising divorce in 2004, has pushed for return to total abortion ban.
Briefing: Stellantis Taps Toyota, Bosch Suppliers for Hybrid Technologies for New Jeeps
Strategic angle: Jeep maker Stellantis is leaning on technologies from automotive suppliers for its newest hybrid vehicles, CNBC has learned.
Briefing: Alexander Butterfield, who revealed Nixon Watergate tapes, dies aged 99
Strategic angle: He disclosed then-President Richard Nixon had a recording system in the Oval Office.
Briefing: BofA Adds Visa Inc. (V) to Its “US 1 List”
Strategic angle: BofA has included Visa Inc. in its prestigious 'US 1 List', indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance.
Briefing: BofA Reinstates Coverage of Mastercard Incorporated (MA) With a Buy Rating
Strategic angle: BofA has given Mastercard a buy rating, signaling confidence in its future performance.
Briefing: Volkswagen slashes 50,000 jobs after profits collapse by nearly half
Strategic angle: Volkswagen Group profits slumped by almost half in 2025 due to trade conflicts and strategic changes.
Briefing: Disruption hits power link between Finland and Sweden
Strategic angle: The electricity connection between Finland and Sweden is expected to be offline for hours due to an ongoing investigation into the power failure.
Briefing: The New Electric Porsche Cayenne S Hits The Sweet Spot
Strategic angle: It slots below the flagship Turbo, but still packs plenty of punch.
Briefing: Frozen out? The 'mixed' team event with one female player
Strategic angle: Despite Para-ice hockey being a 'mixed' event at the Winter Paralympics, just one female player will compete at Milan-Cortina.
Briefing: Markets recover as Trump hints Iran war is nearing its end
Strategic angle: U.S. key benchmarks closed in the green after Trump signaled a near end to the Iran war.
Briefing: U.S. Treasury yields fall as oil tumbles after Trump warns Iran over Hormuz flows
Strategic angle: Treasury yields fell as oil prices tumbled following Trump's warning to Iran regarding Strait of Hormuz shipments.
Briefing: Is the EU ready to handle the fallout of a U.S.–Iran war?
Strategic angle: The United States and Iran are at war, and the European Union is increasingly affected by this rapidly escalating regional conflict.
Briefing: India news: 'No plans to increase fuel prices'
Strategic angle: Indian officials indicate that fuel prices may remain stable amidst falling global oil prices.
Briefing: South Korea opposed to U.S. moving air defense systems in the country to Middle East: President Lee
Strategic angle: Lee maintained that even if the assets were moved out of the country, its deterrence capability against North Korea will not be affected.
Briefing: Khamenei martyrdom narrative smooths path for son’s rise
Strategic angle: Regime invokes religious history to galvanise support from Shia groups after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s assassination
Australia urged to protect Iranian team after Asian Cup elimination
Concern has grown for the Iranian team after criticism for not saluting during the anthem.
Briefing: Tehran fires barrage of drones at neighbouring Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as Iran war enters Day 11
Strategic angle: Saudi Arabian and Kuwaiti authorities report intercepting barrages of drones early on Tuesday as the US-Israeli war in Iran enters Day 11.
Briefing: Paralympics: Jules Segers and Aurélie Richard win medals in alpine skiing
Strategic angle: Jules Segers won the bronze medal in the Super-G, while Aurélie Richard took silver. France now has a total of five medals.