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Briefing: EU offers to pay Ukraine to fix oil pipeline at the center of Ukraine-Hungary feud

Strategic angle: EU officials propose financial and technical assistance to resolve pipeline issues and encourage Hungary to lift its veto on aid to Ukraine.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Who was Ali Larijani, Iran's unofficial strongman?

Strategic angle: Veteran politician Ali Larijani came from a powerful family — but was never fully embraced by Iranian hardliners.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: US: Judge orders VOA employees to be reinstated

Strategic angle: A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must reinstate more than 1,000 Voice of America employees who were placed on leave.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership

Strategic angle: Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: King of Illinois: Pritzker swings Senate race as he targets Trump

Strategic angle: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is making waves in the Senate race as he sets his sights on Trump.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Shahed drones are a symbol of cooperation between Tehran and Moscow

Strategic angle: Exported from Iran to Russia, these drones have been enhanced with advanced technologies.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: French local elections: In Paris suburbs, LFI won the biggest prize, but made few gains

Strategic angle: La France Insoumise won Saint-Denis, the largest Paris suburb, in the first round, but results in other areas were disappointing.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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AIPAC attacks fall flat as Democrat Daniel Biss wins Illinois House primary

Democrat Daniel Biss secures victory in Illinois House primary despite AIPAC's efforts.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Stratton wins Illinois primary, giving Dems another Black female senator

Strategic angle: Stratton's victory marks a significant milestone for the Democratic Party in Illinois.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: AIPAC, AI money propels Melissa Bean to comeback victory in Illinois

Strategic angle: Melissa Bean secures a significant win in Illinois with the backing of AIPAC and AI funding.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: War in Iran: 'Spain's resolve stands in stark contrast to France's stance, which seems more accepting of US-Israeli strikes'

Strategic angle: Historian Laurence Badel analyzes the reasons behind the Spanish government's 'no to war' position and the impact of this decision on the European diplomatic landscape.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Live: Israel strikes central Beirut as Iran attack leaves two dead near Tel Aviv

Strategic angle: An Israeli strike on central Beirut has resulted in multiple casualties, coinciding with an Iranian missile attack in Israel.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Jesse Jackson Jr.’s comeback bid fails in Illinois primary

Strategic angle: Jesse Jackson Jr. faces defeat in his attempt to return to politics during the Illinois primary.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight

Strategic angle: With India’s semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.

Editorial Staff Mar 18

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Briefing: Roberts defends Supreme Court against Trump attacks

Strategic angle: Chief Justice John Roberts addresses criticisms from former President Trump regarding the Supreme Court's integrity.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Why is petrol more expensive in Germany than most places in the EU?

Strategic angle: Germany faces rising petrol prices, prompting government action against oil companies' profit schemes.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: USS Ford has seen war, fire and plumbing woes as it nears a record long deployment

Strategic angle: The Ford's crew left Norfolk, Va., on June 24, initially bound for the Mediterranean. More than nine months later, the crew is now in the Red Sea for the war with Iran with no clear return date.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Iran using cluster munitions in retaliatory strikes on Israel

Strategic angle: Iran continues its retaliatory strikes against Israel, reportedly employing cluster munitions that cause widespread damage.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Nigeria: At least 23 killed in Maiduguri 'suicide' attacks

The series of suicide bombings in Borno state came after an attack on a military post on Sunday night.

Editorial Staff Mar 17

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Briefing: Top Iranian officials killed in Israeli airstrike in wartime blow to country's leadership

Strategic angle: Iran has confirmed the deaths of two senior security officials, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.

Editorial Staff Mar 17