Briefing: History is tragically repeating itself in Lebanon
Strategic angle: Ensuring the country’s survival — and Hizbollah’s weakening — is Trump’s best hope for Middle East success
Briefing: Iran launches 10mn rial banknote as war triggers dash for cash
Strategic angle: Iranians queue to get hold of highest-ever denomination bills as US-Israeli strikes fuel demand for hard currency.
Briefing: Iran lets grain ships through Hormuz to shore up food supply
Strategic angle: Agriculture has been a ‘pain point’ for Tehran after it imposes de facto blockade of waterway in response to US-Israeli war
Briefing: The new old world
Strategic angle: A Gulf war, an oil spike, a tense Europe: the 20th century is back
Briefing: UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini's grim assessment: 'Without firm political and financial support, we face a slow death'
Strategic angle: The commissioner-general of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees voices deep concern for the survival of the underfunded organization amid Israeli attacks.
Briefing: Iran war: Israel launches strikes on Tehran, Beirut
Strategic angle: The Israeli military has launched a new wave of strikes on Beirut and 'regime targets' in Tehran. The US has temporarily eased sanctions on some Iranian oil.
Briefing: Cop Hood Surfs On Random Driver's Car To Catch Teen On Minibike
Strategic angle: An Oklahoma City cop commandeered a stranger's car hood to pursue teens riding minibikes without headlights.
Briefing: As Attacks Shake Markets, Trump Seeks to Reassure Americans
Strategic angle: Trump addresses market concerns amid rising tensions.
Briefing: Mitsubishi Is Making A Rally-Inspired Pickup, And America Isn’t On The List
Strategic angle: Born in the Australian Outback, the new flagship Triton Raider leans harder into off-road grit with a sharper, more capable edge.
Briefing: Chuck Norris memes were undefeated for a generation of young fans
Strategic angle: Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough guy persona.
Briefing: Audi’s Facelifted Q4 E-Tron Slips Out And Shows Nearly Everything
Strategic angle: The electric crossover is getting a light refresh and a technology overhaul
Briefing: Synthesis of amino acids from carbon reaches 97% efficiency with cell-free system
Strategic angle: A groundbreaking method achieves high efficiency in amino acid synthesis, crucial for biological processes.
Briefing: Yukon-V? GMC Appears To Be Working On A Supercharged Full-Size SUV
Strategic angle: A 682-horsepower Yukon with all-terrain tires and lifted air suspension would be unlike anything GMC has offered before.
Briefing: Opening a new window into superconductivity by reimagining a classic tool
Strategic angle: A groundbreaking approach to achieving room-temperature superconductors could revolutionize energy transmission.
Briefing: Swalwell drops lawsuit against Trump housing official over mortgage fraud allegations
Strategic angle: The lawsuit was related to allegations of mortgage fraud involving a Trump administration official.
Briefing: From free love to post-apocalyptic survival: A trend of redefining family has emerged
Strategic angle: Chosen families are evolving but remain a cherished—and vital—lifeline for many.
Briefing: Designing better 2D electronics: Addressing anisotropic conductivity to cut contact resistance
Strategic angle: The high-performance semiconductor devices powering smartphone displays, AI computing, EV batteries and more are increasingly incorporating 2D materials to overcome silicon's scaling limits.
Briefing: As Islamophobia rises, Australia's Muslims celebrate Eid
Strategic angle: Recent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.
Briefing: Japan’s Favorite Kei Trucks Get Smarter And Still Cost Under $7,000
Strategic angle: Daihatsu’s Hijet Truck and its Toyota Pixis counterpart gain updated tech for 2026, keeping these kei workhorses current.
Briefing: Congress Is Dropping the Ball with a Clean Extension of FISA
Strategic angle: Two years ago, Congress passed the 'Reforming Intelligence and Securing America' Act (RISAA) that included nominal reforms to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).