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At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war

Pope Leo calls for awareness and action against ongoing conflicts during Easter vigil.

Briefing: 'Can Le Pen and Bardella accept betraying a portion of their own voters to get elected?'

Strategic angle: The leaders of the far-right Rassemblement National have been contradicting each other openly and frequently.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: War in the Middle East: Israeli strike on South Beirut kills at least 4 people

Strategic angle: Olivia Bizot is live from Beirut.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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US Fighter Jet Downed: Insights from Spencer Boyer

Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense discusses Iran's claim of shooting down a US fighter jet.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: US war on Iran: Trump pressures allies in war effort but offers 'no role in strategy'

Strategic angle: Kethevane Gorjestani discusses the implications of Trump's approach to the Middle East crisis with Ian Lesser from the German Marshall Fund.

editorial-staff Apr 5

Politics

Briefing: Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

Strategic angle: The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Trump's 'puppet regime': Home to world’s largest oil reserves, is Venezuela key to US economy?

Strategic angle: Exploring the implications of Venezuela's oil reserves on US economic interests amidst political turmoil.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: 'The power struggle between Saudi Arabia and the UAE is only on hold'

Strategic angle: The current crisis has forced Riyadh and Abu Dhabi to set aside their disputes, which nevertheless persist, notably in Yemen.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: The week in pictures: Mideast war, a lunar mission and Holy Week processions

Strategic angle: The war in the Middle East showed no sign of ending as President Donald Trump exchanged threats with the Iranian regime and jittery markets sent oil prices surging.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Iran war suspends Easter church gatherings in Dubai, but Christians remain defiant against attacks

Strategic angle: Due to safety concerns as Iran’s attacks continue, churches in Dubai suspended Easter in-person masses to avoid large gatherings.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: India's growth forecast slashed to 6% amid Iran war

Strategic angle: The Iran war and its impact on global energy supply will dampen India’s growth momentum, according to Moody's.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Inside the race to rescue a downed US airman in Iran

Strategic angle: Conflicting reports emerge as President Trump praises a daring rescue mission.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: State medical insurance reform aims to expand access to healthcare

Strategic angle: The reform will introduce digital referrals, a national health insurance fund and a guaranteed package of medical services funded through the state budget.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Humanoid robots inspire a new generation to build machines

Strategic angle: Uzbekistan partners with South Korea to boost high-tech ambitions through humanoid robot production.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Artemis II spacecrew prepare for historic moon flyby

The Artemis II crew is preparing for a historic lunar flyby that will take them farther from Earth than any previous human, documenting never-before-seen views of the Moon's far side.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: This Democratic governor is touting her role in the Iran war

Strategic angle: A look at the political implications of a governor's involvement in international conflict.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks

President Trump is set to provide an important update on the Iran war, addressing the nation at 9 p.m. Eastern time.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel. Some say they're targeted

Strategic angle: Lebanon reports at least 54 health workers among over 1,400 fatalities due to Israeli actions, with claims of targeted attacks on first responders.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Help or hinderance? Amateur archaeologist digs at German castle ruins without permission

Strategic angle: Germany's cultural heritage community is embroiled in a row after an amateur archaeologist uncovered an ancient construction without the necessary permissions.

editorial-staff Apr 5

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Several injured by Israeli strikes on Lebanese city Tyre

Israel has repeatedly struck the ancient southern Lebanese city of Tyre, injuring several inhabitants amid fears of permanent displacement.

editorial-staff Apr 5