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Briefing: Iranians are caught in the trap of Trump's incoherence

Strategic angle: The Iranian people face dual threats from US policies and their own regime's repression.

Briefing: What is Anthropic's Mythos? The leaked AI model that poses 'unprecedented' cybersecurity risks

Strategic angle: A human error in Anthropic’s content management system accidentally exposed a draft blog that described the model.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: US tourism is experiencing a ‘Trump slump’. Will the FIFA World Cup reverse the trend?

Strategic angle: The event was expected to see football fans streaming to the US, but proposed ESTA changes and social media scrutiny may see visitor figures much lower than hoped for.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: EU-Australia Trade Deal: What Does Business Between the Two Look Like?

Strategic angle: The trade between the EU and Australia is expected to climb as much as 33% over the next decade after they signed a landmark deal.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: A decade in the making: Will Eurovision Asia take place in 2026?

Strategic angle: Eurovision Asia was first announced in 2016. Ten years later, a website popped up, seemingly confirming that the contest will be held in Bangkok in November.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Spain closes its airspace to all US aircraft involved in Iran war

Strategic angle: The ban comes amid strained relations between Madrid and Washington following US President Donald Trump's threat to cut off trade with Spain.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Iran war: Animated map tracks Middle East strikes since February 28

Strategic angle: An animated map shows drone and missile attacks across the Middle East from February 28 to March 28, including strikes attributed to Iran, Hezbollah, Israel and the United States.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Germany news: Syrian president's visit sparks controversy

Strategic angle: A visit to Berlin by Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has stirred resentment among Germany's Kurdish population who accuse him of human rights violations.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Thousands of Lebanese trapped behind Israeli frontlines rely on humanitarian aid

Strategic angle: The humanitarian crisis in Southern Lebanon is reaching a breaking point as evacuation orders and military expansions complicate the situation.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Internet goes (cocoa) nuts: The funniest reactions to 12 tonne theft of KitKat bars

Strategic angle: A sizeable shipment of Nestlé's KitKat chocolate bars has been stolen in Europe, sparking hilarious reactions online.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Australian Skies Turn Red Due to Cyclone and Soil Drought

Strategic angle: Surreal images emerge as a powerful cyclone sweeps along Australia's west coast, causing bright red and orange skies.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: ‘Transnational repression’: Iranian diaspora faces harassment, death threats, pressure on families

Strategic angle: Iran's transnational repression has intensified, affecting the Iranian diaspora with threats and harassment.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Cuba to receive shipment of Russia oil after US lifts pressure

Strategic angle: A Russian oil tanker is set to deliver crude oil to Cuba amid changing US policies.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: New Israeli defence budget 'another indication of breach between people and government'

Strategic angle: Israel’s parliament passed its annual budget, raising concerns about the disconnect between the government and its citizens.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Meet the Artemis II astronauts preparing for humanity's return to the Moon

Strategic angle: Four astronauts from the United States and Canada are about to take off on the Artemis II mission that will circle the Moon.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Russia’s North Caucasus hit by massive flooding, thousands evacuated

Strategic angle: Flooding triggered by heavy rain has forced thousands of people to evacuate in southern Russia’s North Caucasus region.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Israel braces for delayed economic fallout of war in Iran

Strategic angle: Despite limited immediate impact, Israel's economy may soon feel the effects of its conflict with Tehran.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Briefing: Philanthropy in Science Lacks Oversight, Allowing Exploitation

Strategic angle: The unchecked influence of philanthropic funding in science has been exploited by figures like Jeffrey Epstein.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Netanyahu orders military to 'further expand' Lebanon security buffer zone

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the military to enhance the security buffer zone along the Lebanon border.

Editorial Staff Mar 30

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Weather tracker: Thunderstorms drench UAE and Saudi Arabia

Strategic angle: Abnormally strong jet stream triggers deluge in Middle East, while north Africa braces for 60-80mph gusts An unusual weather pattern unleashed severe thunderstorms across parts of the Middle East last week, battering cou

Editorial Staff Mar 30