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Briefing: US banks in Paris heighten security over potential Iran-linked threats

Strategic angle: Citigroup and Goldman Sachs instructed Paris staff to work from home after authorities foiled an explosive attack on a nearby Bank of America branch.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Members of Iran’s Basij militia mount online intimidation campaign to deter protests

Strategic angle: Heavily armed and dressed in camouflage, members of Iran's Basij paramilitary force have been circulating photos of themselves patrolling the streets of Tehran.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: #Crete: Sky turns red as African #dust #storm hits Greek island

Strategic angle: The sky turned red above the Greek island of Crete on Wednesday as strong winds blew in dust from the Sahara in Africa.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: EU and democracy at stake in Hungary parliamentary polls

Strategic angle: Analysts warn of far-reaching consequences if Viktor Orban wins the upcoming election.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: India’s new digital rules tighten the noose on freedom of speech

Strategic angle: Critics warn that new regulations will enhance government control over online expression.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Iran's military warns of crushing attacks until adversaries' 'surrender'

Strategic angle: Tehran vows to continue its military actions in the Middle East until the U.S. and Israel face 'permanent regret'.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Severe snow and floods in Italy leave residents trapped and damage infrastructure

Strategic angle: Heavy rain and snowstorms wreak havoc in central and southern Italy, causing significant damage and isolation for residents.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: How long can Iran's asymmetric strategy hold?

Strategic angle: After many years of sanctions, and weeks of US-Israeli bombing, the Iranian regime is shaken — but still very much capable of threatening the region.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Four children stabbed to death at Ugandan school

Strategic angle: The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Iranian Nobel laureate suffered suspected heart attack in prison, family says

Strategic angle: Narges Mohammadi's brother expresses fears for her life, urging for a hospital transfer.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: What is antifascism?

Strategic angle: The political movement emerged in response to the founding of Italy's first fascist party in the 1920s and has since undergone significant transformations.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Macron says Trump marriage jibe does not 'merit response'

Strategic angle: French President Emmanuel Macron dismisses Donald Trump's mocking comments about his marriage as inappropriate.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Trump undermining NATO by creating doubt about US commitment, Macron says

Strategic angle: The US president has repeatedly criticized Western partners for not responding to his call for a naval force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Macron calls Trump's remarks on his marriage 'inelegant'

Strategic angle: French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized Donald Trump's comments about his marriage.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Iconic 19th Century painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale

Strategic angle: Yashoda and Krishna, painted by Raja Ravi Varma, beat a record set by an MF Husain work last year.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Sarkozy appeal trial hears moving testimonies from families of UTA flight bombing victims

Strategic angle: Relatives of victims express their anger at former French president Nicolas Sarkozy during the trial.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Trump’s dig at Macron that his ‘wife treats him badly’ sparks anger in France

Strategic angle: Footage of US President Donald Trump making fun of his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte during a private lunch has sparked anger in France.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Iran continues strikes across the Persian Gulf despite Trump's warning

Strategic angle: Iran continued to target Gulf countries with ballistic missiles and drones as the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issued a security alert.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: As hoops betting spikes, it's New Hampshire and other states vs. prediction markets

Strategic angle: In New Hampshire and states with legalized sports gambling, wagering helps fund government services. But now competitors like Kalshi and Polymarket are getting a cut of the action.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Trump vows to send Iran 'back to the stone ages,' but offers no end to the war

Strategic angle: The US president's address highlights self-congratulation amid a looming global economic crisis.

Editorial Staff Apr 2