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Iran-backed Iraqi armed group to release kidnapped US journalist

Strategic angle: An Iran-backed Iraqi armed group announces the release of an American journalist as a gesture of goodwill towards Iraq’s outgoing prime minister.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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‘Dishonourable’: First Nation decries push for Alberta to secede from Canada

Strategic angle: Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation seeks court intervention against Alberta's separatist movement, citing treaty rights violations.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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'Only the president knows' what he will do on Iran, White House says in statement

Strategic angle: Trump had threatened to target Iranian infrastructure unless Tehran agreed a deal to end the war on Tuesday.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Ukraine: Several killed as Russia strikes bus, other targets

Strategic angle: Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia result in casualties, highlighting ongoing conflict.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Mexican researchers develop simplified robotic arm inspired by a simple childhood promise

Strategic angle: A Mexican engineer has helped build a robotic arm for his lifelong friend, aiming to make prosthetics simpler and more accessible.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Italy Denies US Bombers Access to Airbase Amid Political Tensions

Strategic angle: The decision is reportedly linked to the ongoing conflict in Iran, stirring debate over military alliances.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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How the Strait of Hormuz became Iran's secret weapon in the war with the US and Israel

Strategic angle: Tehran's control over this vital maritime passage poses significant challenges to US and Israeli interests.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Greek parliament recommends lifting MP immunity in EU farm subsidy fraud scandal

Strategic angle: Nine of the 11 MPs submitted written statements to the committee, while former Rural Development Minister Kostas Tsiaras and MP Notis Mitarakis appeared in person to make their case.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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One assailant killed, two wounded after shooting outside Istanbul's Israeli consulate

An assailant was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, which was empty of diplomats at the time.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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NASA Releases First Images from Moon Flyby

The mission captures stunning visuals of Earth and a solar eclipse from lunar orbit.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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A new high-speed rail link is launching between Tashkent and Khiva. Here’s what to see and do

Strategic angle: This new train cuts travel time between the Uzbek capital and Silk Road city from 14 hours to around seven and a half.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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US citizens beat rising energy bills with homegrown power

Strategic angle: In times of skyrocketing energy prices, record-breaking heat waves and blackouts, producing electricity at home has never been more appealing.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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It's time to end the world's delusions over the Iran energy crisis

Strategic angle: A call for a realistic approach to the ongoing energy crisis in Iran.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Trump, on Easter, threatens 'hell' on Iran's infrastructure if Strait remains blocked - Reuters

Trump, on Easter, threatens 'hell' on Iran's infrastructure if Strait remains blocked Reuters

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says

Strategic angle: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claims responsibility for the attack on a key petrochemical facility in Saudi Arabia.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Trump's Iran ultimatum: when does it expire and how serious is his threat to 'blow up everything'?

Strategic angle: US president warns a civilisation could be about to disappear if the regime in Tehran does not respond to his ultimatum after six weeks of war by Tuesday night.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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NGO on Gaza: 'We don’t share the same definition of ceasefire'

Strategic angle: An NGO discusses the dire situation in Gaza amid ongoing airstrikes and differing views on ceasefire.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Trump warns Iran it could be destroyed 'in one night' as deadline nears

Donald Trump escalates threats against Iran as the US deadline approaches.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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Will the US Fed raise interest rates to fight Iran war inflation?

Strategic angle: The US Federal Reserve is considering an interest rate hike as inflation surges due to the Iran war.

editorial-staff Apr 7

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The strange foiled attack on Bank of America in Paris: 'He said if the kids pulled off the job, there'd be many more'

Strategic angle: Three teenagers and a 21-year-old man were detained in connection with an attempted bombing linked to Iranian intelligence.

editorial-staff Apr 7