Politics

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Briefing: UN expert says Israel is systematically torturing Palestinians

Strategic angle: The UN's special rapporteur on the rights situation in the Palestinian territories – who has faced harsh criticism – said the abuses suggested 'collective vengeance and destructive intent.'

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: White House says it could 'take out' Iran's Kharg island anytime

Strategic angle: The island, which is Iran's main crude oil export terminal, is under scrutiny as the U.S. seeks to pressure Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: CBS News Shutters Its Storied Radio News Service After Nearly a Century, Ending an Era

Strategic angle: CBS News ends its radio news service, marking the conclusion of a significant chapter in broadcast journalism.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: IRA bombing victims drop civil case against Gerry Adams

Strategic angle: Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams praised the "emphatic end" of the case against him and denied any involvement in the IRA.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Federal prosecutors ask to dismiss charges against officers in Breonna Taylor raid

Strategic angle: Feds move to dismiss charges against officers accused of falsifying warrant in Breonna Taylor raid.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Ukraine finance minister laments 'bad news from Brussels' as Hungary keeps veto on loan

Kyiv faces challenges as Hungary maintains its veto on a crucial loan, impacting financial support.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: 'Everybody was wearing black.' How the Iranian diaspora is observing Nowruz amid war

Strategic angle: Nowruz celebrates the arrival of spring and rebirth. But for many in the Iranian diaspora, this year is different. As the war continues, many are trying to balance the joy of the holiday with grief.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: My Time with Jürgen Habermas, Europe's 'Last Intellectual'

Strategic angle: A personal reflection on the influential philosopher and his impact on contemporary thought.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Iran: The ‘Mosaic Doctrine’, Zelensky V Orban, Hungary-splaining

Strategic angle: Amidst ongoing assassinations within Iran's regime, the political landscape remains tumultuous.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Yazidi genocide trial in Paris: Prosecutors seek life sentence for French jihadist

The prosecutor requests life imprisonment for Sabri Essid, accused of crimes against the Yazidi community.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: How the Iran war threatens global food supply

Strategic angle: About a third of all fertilizer shipped globally passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Now shipping is all-but stopped through the Strait and this could have repercussions for the global food supply.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: A spiralling energy crisis: Strikes on gas, oil sites have sent prices soaring again

Strategic angle: An analysis of the spiralling energy crisis with Mohamad Al-Sabban, energy economist and longtime advisor to the Saudi Government.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: The second death of Cesar Chavez and his legacy

Strategic angle: Accusations of sexual abuse by the famed union leader and champion of farmworker rights Cesar Chavez broke his legacy and those who admired him.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Taiwan's Lin eligible to compete in female category at World Boxing events

Strategic angle: Taiwan's Lin has been confirmed eligible to compete in the female category at upcoming World Boxing events.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Seven-year-old Canadian girl with autism and mother detained by ICE in Texas

Mother and child held in notorious Rio Grande Valley detention centre despite presenting visa, family says.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Gabbard Testimony on Puerto Rico Voting Machines Raises Questions About Venezuela Conspiracy Theory

Strategic angle: Tulsi Gabbard's testimony brings to light the controversial role of conspiracy theories in the context of voting machine seizures.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: No, Iran didn't publish a 'list' of 11 American cities to target

Strategic angle: A viral video claiming Iran has targeted 11 U.S. cities is misleading and unfounded.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: 'Polish populists have decided to turn anti-European': Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski

Strategic angle: Warsaw's mayor discusses rising political tensions and the upcoming parliamentary elections.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Mexico’s monarch butterfly population jumps 64%, offering hope for at-risk species

Strategic angle: The insects covered its largest area since 2018, despite threats from habitat loss, climate crisis and pesticides.

editorial-staff Mar 20

Politics

Briefing: Amsterdam Bans Fossil Fuel Ads

Strategic angle: The city takes a bold step in the fight against climate change by prohibiting advertisements for flights, petrol cars, and cruise ships.

editorial-staff Mar 20