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Seven Eritrean players fail to return home after international match

Strategic angle: Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Steve Bannon wins Supreme Court order likely to lead to dismissal of contempt of Congress conviction - AP News

Strategic angle: Steve Bannon wins Supreme Court order likely to lead to dismissal of contempt of Congress conviction AP News

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Medical supplies are stuck in Dubai, as clinics around the world face shortages

Strategic angle: The war in Iran has slowed down international shipping, much of which contains medical and humanitarian goods destined for Asia and Africa.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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In Hungary, unease grows over Viktor Orban's crony capitalism

Strategic angle: Companies that have thrived on public contracts since the Fidesz party came to power in 2010 have seen their share prices tumble ahead of the April 12 legislative elections, as polls indicate that opposition candidate Pé

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Republican super PAC's multi-hundred-million dollar ad buy shows a Senate GOP on defense - Politico

Strategic angle: Republican super PAC's multi-hundred-million dollar ad buy shows a Senate GOP on defense Politico

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Trump says he would ‘take the oil’ in Iran — except that Americans want the war to end - Politico

Strategic angle: Trump says he would ‘take the oil’ in Iran — except that Americans want the war to end Politico

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo's 'wise elder' dies aged 77

Strategic angle: Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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North Korea: Kim's daughter now seen as likely heir — South

Strategic angle: Seoul's spy service says the North Korean leader's "most beloved" daughter is increasingly seen as a likely successor. Officials say her appearances at military events are meant to normalize the idea of a female heir.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Trump reiterates threats to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges

Strategic angle: The president has had mixed messages about how and when the U.S.-Israel-led war in Iran will end.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Over-the-counter medication abortion? These researchers say it would be safe

Strategic angle: A paper in JAMA Internal Medicine adds to the growing scientific evidence that medication abortion pills would be safe to sell over-the-counter at the pharmacy. But political opposition means that possibility may not hap

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Samsung is discontinuing its texting app, tells impacted users to switch to Google Messages - AP News

Strategic angle: Samsung is discontinuing its texting app, tells impacted users to switch to Google Messages AP News

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Egypt: Wide-ranging energy effects of the war in the Gulf region

Strategic angle: Egypt raises electricity prices amid global energy crisis linked to Gulf war.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Iran pushes back against Trump's deadline

Iran's top officials defy President Trump's ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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8 killed, 95 wounded in US-Israeli attacks on Iran bridge

At least eight civilians were killed and 95 others wounded in US and Israeli attacks on a bridge in Iran's northern Alborz province.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Supreme Court clears the way for Bannon contempt case to be dismissed

Strategic angle: Bannon spent four months in prison after defying a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Myanmar junta chief elected president — what comes next?

Strategic angle: The head of the Myanmar's junta Min Aung Hlaing has swapped his uniform for the top civilian office, but the move is unlikely to bring peace or even create distance from the authoritarian system imposed by the 2021 coup.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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North Korea welcomes Seoul regret over drones as 'wise'

Strategic angle: Pyongyang leader Kim Jong Un's sister says it was "very fortunate and wise" for South Korea's president to express regret for drone incursions into the North. Seoul had initially denied it was behind the survey flight.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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How a blind man made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets - AP News

Strategic angle: How a blind man made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets AP News

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Iran rejects ceasefire proposal with US as war of words deepens

Strategic angle: Iran dismisses a 45-day ceasefire proposal amid escalating tensions with the US over military actions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Editorial Staff Apr 6

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Why are we taxed to fly? Europe’s aviation levies explained

Strategic angle: Airfare pricing is no simple business. From dynamic ticketing to government policies and shifting global factors, what passengers end up paying can be highly unpredictable.

Editorial Staff Apr 6