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Briefing: US envoy meets Belarus' leader Aliaksandr Lukashenka to push for political prisoner releases

Strategic angle: There are more than 1,100 political prisoners in Belarusian jails, many arrested after a disputed 2020 election that triggered widespread protests.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Old and new: How Egypt’s modern attractions are bringing its ancient past to life

Strategic angle: From the Grand Egyptian Museum to a new capital, the north African nation is showcasing its 'unmatched diversity' beyond pyramids and beach resorts.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: India news: 'Sexually suggestive' song row reaches parliament

Strategic angle: "Sexually suggestive" lyrics in the song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' have caused controversy across the country.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Pakistan: Karachi thunderstorm kills at least 16 as powerful winds wreak havoc

Strategic angle: A thunderstorm with strong winds hit Karachi overnight on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people, according to local rescue services.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Iranian Missile Strike Near Tel Aviv Claims Lives of Elderly Couple

A tragic missile attack in Ramat Gan has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, raising tensions in the region.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Iran War and Druzhba Dispute to Dominate EU Leaders’ Summit

Strategic angle: Key discussions at the upcoming summit will focus on the ongoing Iran conflict and the Druzhba pipeline issues.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Activists deliver medical aid to crisis-hit Cuba as US energy blockade continues

Strategic angle: European activists provided crucial medical supplies to Cuba amidst a severe economic crisis exacerbated by a US energy blockade.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Ayman Mhanna: 'Lebanon has become the theatre for a war between Israel and Iran'

Strategic angle: Nadia Massih interviews Ayman Mhanna on the escalating conflict in Lebanon as a battleground for Iranian and Israeli interests.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: There’s a new way to see the Eiffel Tower: A suspension bridge 60m above the ground

Strategic angle: The mesh bridge is found between the monument’s east and west pillars.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Students today, masters tomorrow: Sony World Photography Awards celebrate young talent across Europe

Strategic angle: Photographs from young talent submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards navigate themes like femininity and individuality, the aftermath of environmental disasters, and friendship.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: EU summit: Leaders set to challenge Orbán's veto on €90bn Ukraine loan

Strategic angle: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has enraged his fellow leaders by backtracking on the deal they reached in December to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion loan.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Horses 'whinny' to find new friends and celebrate. This unique sound has been a mystery – until now

Strategic angle: How horses make their unusual combination of both high and low pitched sounds has long eluded scientists.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis

Strategic angle: It is not the first time that there has been deep energy-linked frustration in the heart of Europe.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Jihadist violence in Nigeria and DRC rose sharply last year even as global deaths from terror fell

Strategic angle: Nigeria had the largest increase in terrorism-related deaths, ranking fourth in global index behind Pakistan, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: How Budapest became a hub for Western nationalists under Viktor Orban

Strategic angle: The Hungarian capital is increasingly popular among hard-right circles, hosting think tanks and conferences that bolster Prime Minister Viktor Orban's image ahead of the upcoming elections.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

US civil rights leader Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse

The allegations have prompted the cancellations of events and celebrations planned in his honour later this month.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Tulsi Gabbard says Iran’s regime still intact but refuses to discuss talks with Trump about war

Strategic angle: Gabbard comments on the current state of Iran's regime and her stance on potential discussions with Trump.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief

Strategic angle: Iran's soccer chief confirms the team's ongoing preparations for the World Cup while announcing they will not compete in the US.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

Politics

Briefing: Turkey: Thousands of Imamoglu supporters rally in Istanbul

Strategic angle: One year after his arrest, supporters gather to protest against corruption charges.

Editorial Staff Mar 19

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Briefing: Sudan drone attack kills at least 15 in Chad

Strategic angle: Sudan's civil war has killed tens of thousands of people, and violence is spilling over into neighboring Chad.

Editorial Staff Mar 19