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Briefing: New evidence of starvation crimes in Darfur

Strategic angle: A new report accuses Sudan's Rapid Support Forces of destroying farms around El Fasher before alleged mass killings in October 2025.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Senate Democrats ramp up pressure campaign for public hearings on war with Iran

Strategic angle: Congressional Democrats are demanding transparency in the form of public hearings from Trump administration officials on the timeline and objectives of the war in Iran.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Ukraine says hit 'key' Russian military factory in missile strike

Strategic angle: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reports a significant strike on a military facility in Bryansk, resulting in casualties.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

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Briefing: 'There's going to be a complete reset of the region at the end of this war'

Strategic angle: Journalist Hoda Abdel-Hamid discusses the implications of ongoing conflicts in the Gulf region.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Syria appoints Kurdish military official assistant defense minister

Strategic angle: Sipan Hamo's appointment marks a significant step in integrating Kurdish forces into the Syrian government.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Can the US sustain its war in Iran?

Strategic angle: Trump says the US has a "virtually unlimited" supply of weapons. His defense secretary says Iran has "no hope" of outlasting the US. But with reportedly low defensive missile stocks, how bullish should Washington be?

Editorial Staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Photos from Iran and across the Middle East as the war enters Week 2

Strategic angle: More than a week of the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran has dragged in global powers, upended the world's energy and transport sectors, and brought chaos to usually peaceful areas of the region.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children a 'crime against humanity', says UN inquiry

Strategic angle: A UN team of investigators condemns Russia's actions as a violation of international law.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Alison Bechdel on 'The True Story of the Bechdel Test'

Strategic angle: Acclaimed cartoonist discusses the origins and impact of the Bechdel Test on gender representation in film.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

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Briefing: 'Unpredictability and instability' the biggest dangers to economy, says Estonian finance minister

Strategic angle: Estonian Minister Jürgen Ligi highlights economic challenges faced by the EU amid global tensions.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

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Briefing: European Cruises Cancelled Due to Ships Being Stuck in Gulf Ports

Strategic angle: Cruise lines are racing to repatriate passengers as vessels remain docked in Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

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Briefing: 'Self-defeating': EU and US clash over Russia sanctions relief as prices soar

Strategic angle: Granting sanctions relief to Russia would be 'self-defeating', Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said after Donald Trump's announcement.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Living craft traditions flourish in workshops, house museums and restored heritage spaces

Strategic angle: Traditional craftsmanship continues to evolve through artisan studios, intimate house museums and revitalised cultural spaces, where heritage techniques intersect with modern design and inspire a new generation of makers.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Iran war stifles shipping through Hormuz: ‘Unprecedented’ fallout for oil markets & global economy

Strategic angle: Experts warn of significant disruptions in global oil supply due to the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Volkswagen Group profits take big hit on Porsche shift

Strategic angle: Strategic readjustment at Porsche and declining sales in key markets impact VW's profits significantly.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Long lines form at US airports as DHS shutdown slows security checks

Strategic angle: Travelers faced hours-long waits at security checkpoints at airports in Houston and New Orleans due to a partial shutdown of the US Department of Homeland Security.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

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Briefing: What role does the US base in Germany's Ramstein play in Iran war?

Strategic angle: The US airbase in Ramstein is crucial for coordinating US intervention in the Iran war, despite Germany's stance of neutrality.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Lebanon calls for talks with Israel on plan to end Hezbollah conflict

Strategic angle: President Aoun outlines a path towards "permanent security and stability", as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Volkswagen to Cut 50,000 Jobs by 2030

Strategic angle: The German auto giant faces challenges as annual profits nearly halved last year.

Editorial Staff Mar 10

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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.

Editorial Staff Mar 10