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Briefing: Iranians are not fleeing to the EU yet, says IOM

Strategic angle: Ugochi Daniels, IOM’s Deputy Director General for Operations, expresses concern over humanitarian needs in Lebanon.

editorial-staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Iran's leader Khamenei 'likely wounded,' says US

Strategic angle: US Defense Secretary Hegseth has stated that Iran's leader is likely disfigured and may not make public appearances.

editorial-staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Sleepless in Spain: Morrisey cancels Valencia concert over 'indescribable hell' of restless night

Strategic angle: British rock star Morrissey has called off an appearance in Valencia after complaining of experiencing 'indescribable hell' from not sleeping due to noise from Las Fallas festival.

editorial-staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Democrats say Trump tariffs could cost US households more than $2,500

Strategic angle: Congressional Democrats warn new tariffs could raise household costs as the administration moves to replace revenue lost after a Supreme Court ruling.

editorial-staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Taiwan parliament approves major arms deal with US

Strategic angle: The weapons approved are part of an $11 billion arms package announced by Washington in December.

editorial-staff Mar 13

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Briefing: 'No-one will hire women' - India's top court rejects menstrual leave petition

Strategic angle: The subject has polarised India for long, though some states and private companies offer menstrual leaves.

editorial-staff Mar 13

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Briefing: FBI Investigates Attacks in Michigan and Virginia; Senate Passes Housing Bill

Strategic angle: The FBI is looking into two attacks while the Senate moves forward with significant housing legislation.

editorial-staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Germany news: Merz visits spaceport and NATO drill in Norway

Strategic angle: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited a spaceport in Norway set to be a launchpad for Bavarian rockets.

editorial-staff Mar 13

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Briefing: The oil crisis has sparked a scramble for energy. A hidden, clean and cheap source could be flowing in abundance under our feet

Strategic angle: Trillions of tons of hydrogen lie in Earth's crust. Can a Bavarian geologist unlock this clean and cheap energy source?

editorial-staff Mar 13

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Could oil prices really reach $200 a barrel as claimed by Iran?

As the Iran war approaches the two-week mark, energy markets are bracing for a potential 'super shock' with threats from the IRGC.

editorial-staff Mar 13

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Briefing: French soldier killed in Iraq as Iran war fallout continues to spread across region

Strategic angle: Saudi forces intercepted more than two dozen drones on Friday after renewed Iranian threats against oil facilities, as the regional conflict killed a French soldier in Iraqi Kurdistan.

editorial-staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Pakistan Bombs Kabul and Afghan Border Provinces

Strategic angle: Pakistan's airforce conducted air strikes in Kabul and surrounding areas, resulting in casualties.

editorial-staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Iran war nears two weeks with no signs of letting up

Strategic angle: President Trump declared that the US stood to make significant profits from spiking oil prices even as markets reel. DW has the latest.

editorial-staff Mar 13

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Briefing: New war in Lebanon is price of international community's silence

Strategic angle: The international community's inaction has led to escalating tensions in Lebanon following a broken truce.

editorial-staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Exploring unicorns of all kinds at the Musée de Cluny

Strategic angle: The Musée national du Moyen Age welcomes representations of the mythical creature from every culture and era.

editorial-staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Middle East war live: Several French soldiers wounded, one officer dead in Iraq after drone attack

Strategic angle: French President Emmanuel Macron condemns the attack in northern Iraq that resulted in casualties among French soldiers.

editorial-staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Hong Kong's complex role in bypassing sanctions against Russia

Strategic angle: A US-based NGO report reveals Hong Kong's involvement in facilitating the export of European goods to Russia despite sanctions.

editorial-staff Mar 13

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Briefing: China slams Trump's trade investigation, as it approves a 5-year economic plan

Strategic angle: China's Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration's trade investigation as a "pretext" for tariffs while advancing its own economic strategy.

editorial-staff Mar 13

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Briefing: Cuba to release 51 prisoners after talks with Vatican

Strategic angle: It remains unclear if any political prisoners will be among those set freed.

editorial-staff Mar 13

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Briefing: 'There's no hiding place on a ship': The sailors stranded near Iran

Strategic angle: Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on ships in the Gulf.

editorial-staff Mar 13