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Briefing: Thousands displaced by clashes in South Sudan town

Strategic angle: Clashes in Akobo have left hundreds of thousands without humanitarian aid.

Briefing: Zelensky in Paris: Macron vows to keep support for Ukraine

Strategic angle: French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirms commitment to Ukraine amidst changing international sanctions.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: France returns sacred 'talking drum' looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast

Strategic angle: The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Zelenskyy meets Macron as Iran war overshadows Ukraine

Strategic angle: The Ukrainian president is in Paris for talks with one of Kyiv's staunchest allies amidst the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Who is Pakistan supporting in Iran war?

Strategic angle: Islamabad has so far presented itself as a 'neutral' party in the conflict, condemning the US-Israeli strikes on Iran as well as castigating Tehran for its attacks on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: MaiaSpace: Europe steps up in the race for reusable rockets

Strategic angle: French start-up Maiaspace is developing Europe's first reusable mini-launcher, challenging American dominance in the space sector.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Seagrass is a secret weapon against climate change. Can eco-moorings protect it from boat anchors?

Strategic angle: Anchors are damaging Posidonia seagrass, a key Mediterranean habitat that stores carbon, filters seawater and supports marine life.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Giant robots battle it out in Detroit's Robowar

Strategic angle: Fighting robots is a cultural fantasy going back at least to Richard Matheson's 1956 story 'Steel.' One Detroit impresario is now bringing the idea to the stage — and real audiences.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Iranians are not fleeing to the EU yet, says IOM

Strategic angle: Ugochi Daniels, IOM’s Deputy Director General for Operations, expresses concern over humanitarian needs in Lebanon.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Iran's leader Khamenei 'likely wounded,' says US

Strategic angle: US Defense Secretary Hegseth has stated that Iran's leader is likely disfigured and may not make public appearances.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Sleepless in Spain: Morrisey cancels Valencia concert over 'indescribable hell' of restless night

Strategic angle: British rock star Morrissey has called off an appearance in Valencia after complaining of experiencing 'indescribable hell' from not sleeping due to noise from Las Fallas festival.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Democrats say Trump tariffs could cost US households more than $2,500

Strategic angle: Congressional Democrats warn new tariffs could raise household costs as the administration moves to replace revenue lost after a Supreme Court ruling.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Taiwan parliament approves major arms deal with US

Strategic angle: The weapons approved are part of an $11 billion arms package announced by Washington in December.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: 'No-one will hire women' - India's top court rejects menstrual leave petition

Strategic angle: The subject has polarised India for long, though some states and private companies offer menstrual leaves.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: FBI Investigates Attacks in Michigan and Virginia; Senate Passes Housing Bill

Strategic angle: The FBI is looking into two attacks while the Senate moves forward with significant housing legislation.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Germany news: Merz visits spaceport and NATO drill in Norway

Strategic angle: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited a spaceport in Norway set to be a launchpad for Bavarian rockets.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: The oil crisis has sparked a scramble for energy. A hidden, clean and cheap source could be flowing in abundance under our feet

Strategic angle: Trillions of tons of hydrogen lie in Earth's crust. Can a Bavarian geologist unlock this clean and cheap energy source?

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Could oil prices really reach $200 a barrel as claimed by Iran?

As the Iran war approaches the two-week mark, energy markets are bracing for a potential 'super shock' with threats from the IRGC.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: French soldier killed in Iraq as Iran war fallout continues to spread across region

Strategic angle: Saudi forces intercepted more than two dozen drones on Friday after renewed Iranian threats against oil facilities, as the regional conflict killed a French soldier in Iraqi Kurdistan.

Editorial Staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Pakistan Bombs Kabul and Afghan Border Provinces

Strategic angle: Pakistan's airforce conducted air strikes in Kabul and surrounding areas, resulting in casualties.

Editorial Staff Mar 13