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Briefing: Nepal: Rapper-turned-politician poised to become next PM

Strategic angle: Balendra Shah's RSP party is set for a landslide election win after Gen Z-led protests toppled the previous government.

editorial-staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Qatar Airways Expands Repatriation Flights Amid Middle East Crisis

Strategic angle: In response to increasing demand, Qatar Airways announces additional repatriation services to and from Doha.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Tehran fires barrage of drones at neighbouring Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as Iran war enters Day 11

Strategic angle: Saudi Arabian and Kuwaiti authorities report intercepting barrages of drones early on Tuesday as the US-Israeli war in Iran enters Day 11.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Asian shares surge, echoing a rally on Wall Street as oil prices sank back to about $90

Strategic angle: Asian markets react positively following a significant drop in oil prices, mirroring gains on Wall Street.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: ‘Rarely seen moments’: Winners of the British Wildlife Photography Awards revealed

Strategic angle: Fluorescent lobsters and leaping toads have starring roles in this year’s winning photos.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: ‘AI brain fry’: Why your brain feels fatigued after using AI chatbots at work

Strategic angle: Mental exhaustion from AI use could become more common as employees build and oversee more AI agents.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Trafficking victims: Number in Europe might be 'much higher' than previously thought

Strategic angle: More than 39,000 human trafficking cases were recorded in Europe in 20 years, with war and displacement exacerbating the crisis.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Middle East war disrupts tourism and could redirect travellers to Spain

Strategic angle: The drop in the perception of safety in several Gulf nations and the first travel cancellations could divert part of the tourist demand to European destinations such as Spain.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: As bombs fall, gold prices rise — and Poland is taking notice

Strategic angle: Geopolitical unrest is driving private investors away from virtual instruments and towards physical bars and coins.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Alexander brothers convicted of sex trafficking in case that shocked real estate world

The three brothers face life imprisonment for using their wealth and influence to exploit women.

editorial-staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: Trump Claims Iran War Will Conclude 'Pretty Quickly'

Strategic angle: In a recent address, President Trump expressed optimism about the swift resolution of the Iran conflict, emphasizing a safer world post-war.

editorial-staff Mar 10

Politics

Briefing: EU Parliament ready to approve deportation bill as EPP teams up with far right for stricter rules

Strategic angle: A law enabling home searches and detention centers built outside the EU to increase the return of irregular migrants was approved at committee level, splitting Parliament’s traditional majority.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Ex-Meta AI chief Yann LeCun's AMI raises $1.03 billion for alternative AI approach

Strategic angle: Yann LeCun's new venture secures significant funding to explore innovative AI methodologies.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Marine Gora rules over Coyote, a queer saloon in Paris

Strategic angle: The 34-year-old entrepreneur created Coyote, a Western-themed venue designed to welcome the LGBTQIA+ community.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Here are Mississippi's 2026 primary election results

Strategic angle: Live election results: Get the latest on Mississippi's U.S. Senate and U.S. House primary races.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: 'This is not our war': Lebanese people voice anger against Hezbollah

Strategic angle: Displaced by Israeli bombings, tens of thousands of Lebanese seek refuge, raising tensions in Christian neighborhoods.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Europe rallies around Cyprus days after the Iran war’s first drone attack on EU territory

Strategic angle: European nations show solidarity with Cyprus following a significant escalation in the Iran conflict.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Afghanistan: US accuses Taliban of 'hostage diplomacy'

Strategic angle: The US designated Afghanistan as a 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention,' accusing the Taliban of holding Americans as leverage.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Large French cities see prices rise again as house prices surge

Strategic angle: According to the LPI-IAD barometer, most French cities experienced price increases in 2025, especially in major metropolitan areas.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Israel's double-edged ambitions in Lebanon

Strategic angle: The Israeli army aims to weaken Hezbollah but risks increasing civilian casualties and restoring legitimacy for its adversaries.

editorial-staff Mar 10