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Briefing: How Pakistan put itself in the middle of US-Iran peace talks

Strategic angle: Islamabad seeks to capitalise on warming ties with both Trump and Tehran but has much to lose if efforts fail

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Money

Briefing: The decapitation dilemma

Strategic angle: Long regarded as dishonourable or counterproductive, the idea of targeting enemy leaders is becoming normalised. What do we lose along with the taboo?

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Sports

Briefing: Dodgers receive glittering rings for another title

Strategic angle: The Dodgers slipped glittering World Series championship rings on their fingers on Friday night to celebrate their second straight title.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Sports

Briefing: U-M rides Lendeborg's all-around show into Elite 8

Strategic angle: Yaxel Lendeborg did a bit of everything in a brilliant performance Friday night, putting up 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists to lead Michigan past Alabama 90-77 and into the Elite Eight.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Politics

Briefing: Iran: Mysterious cargo at Isfahan nuclear site revealed by exclusive satellite image

Strategic angle: Le Monde reveals an image of a convoy at the gates of a major underground nuclear complex in Iran, potentially linked to enriched uranium stockpile.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Politics

Briefing: Behind the scenes of the pope's unexpected visit to Monaco

Strategic angle: To the surprise of many observers and French bishops, Leo XIV is visiting the city-state on Saturday.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Politics

Nepal: Former PM Oli arrested over deadly protests

Ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was also taken into custody amid probe into their roles during deadly anti-corruption protests last September, which killed 76 people.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Travel

Briefing: BMW Should Have Put The M3 V8 In A Mini, But Since They Didn't I'm Glad This One Exists

Strategic angle: The Mini wasn't built with large-displacement engines in mind, but that doesn't stop this big BMW V8 from looking right at home in the tiny engine bay.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Sports

Briefing: Bulls' Ivey, Smith out rest of season with injuries

Strategic angle: The Bulls have ruled guard Jaden Ivey and forward Jalen Smith out for the remainder of the season due to injuries.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

Sports

Briefing: NBA fines Wolves' Reid $50K for ref comments

Strategic angle: Timberwolves' Naz Reid penalized for questioning officials' integrity after a close game.

Editorial Staff Mar 28