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Briefing: Iran war: US and Iran at odds over peace talks

Strategic angle: Turkey, Pakistan and Egypt are emerging as potential regional mediators. Follow DW for more.

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Briefing: Only 13 countries in the world breathe safe air. Three of them are in Europe

Strategic angle: India is home to the world's most polluted city, according to IQAir's newly released World Air Quality Report.

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Briefing: China’s leaders hunt for strategic gains from US quagmire in Iran

Strategic angle: Beijing hopes Washington’s redeployment of forces from Asia will further tip regional balance of power.

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un reappointed as president of state affairs

Kim's reappointment as head of the State Affairs Commission was announced by KCNA amidst criticism of North Korea's electoral process.

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Briefing: You're Not Ready For Just How Small The Smallest RV Is

Strategic angle: RVs are usually thought to be massive behemoths, but a pair of brothers ended up making one that's small enough to fit on the back of a bike.

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Briefing: GOP Senators See Path to Ending DHS Shutdown After Trump Meeting

Strategic angle: Discussions among GOP senators indicate a potential resolution to the DHS shutdown following a meeting with former President Trump.

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Briefing: Trump says US and Iran are talking. His claim is eliciting market cheers and plenty of skepticism

Strategic angle: Trump's assertion of dialogue between the US and Iran has sparked both optimism in markets and doubts among analysts.

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Briefing: In Hollywood, teams don't stick together long enough to learn from failure, data reveal

Strategic angle: Hollywood's quick turnover hinders learning from past failures, undermining potential comebacks.

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Briefing: Eight arrested for ‘brutal’ attack on capybara in Brazil

Strategic angle: Police in Rio de Janeiro apprehend eight individuals involved in a violent assault on the world's largest rodent.

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Briefing: Two Of China’s Biggest Brands Are Looking To Build A Canadian Dealer Network With One City Leading The Way

Strategic angle: The race is on to establish a presence in Canada for two of China's largest EV manufacturers.

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Briefing: Markwayne Mullin confirmed as the next secretary of Homeland Security

Strategic angle: The Oklahoma Republican comes to the helm in the midst of a shutdown that has left some 100,000 of the department's more than a quarter-million employees working without pay.

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Briefing: Senate approves Markwayne Mullin as next DHS secretary

Strategic angle: President Donald Trump tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., earlier this month to replace embattled DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

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Briefing: Inside the alleged Russian operation to trigger anti-government protests in Angola

Strategic angle: A group of Russians and Angolans are going on trial in Angola after being accused of fomenting protests, which they deny.

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Briefing: Mets phenom Benge to start after sizzling spring

Strategic angle: Mets prospect Carson Benge, who hit .366 in spring training, will be on the Opening Day roster as the starting right fielder.

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Briefing: India is launching cheap weight-loss drugs — but Novo Nordisk is betting its brands will stay on top

Strategic angle: Indian generic drugmakers launch a price war against Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 brands, Ozempic and WeGovy.

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Briefing: Argentina's 'Dirty War' still on trial 50 years later

Strategic angle: Victims are still fighting for justice as the legacy of the brutal military dictatorship continues to unfold.

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Briefing: Biosensor detects early fungal outbreaks, advances plant biotechnology

Strategic angle: A new biosensor developed at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory detects the emerging presence of fungus on plants at the molecular level.

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Briefing: Pentagon Adopts New Limits for Journalists After Court Loss

Strategic angle: New restrictions implemented following a recent court ruling.

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Briefing: W8, What? Someone Is Selling Two Ultra-Rare Volkswagen Passat W8s

Strategic angle: Godspeed to whoever wins either auction, since maintaining these rare machines is a noble pursuit.

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Briefing: Trump plays up prospect of diplomatic end to Iran war

Strategic angle: US president soothes markets but doubts on strategy and Tehran’s position persist