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Two dead, dozens missing after migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean

At least 70 people were reported missing after a migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean, with two confirmed dead and 32 rescued.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: It's time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13's distance record. What to know about the moon flyby

Strategic angle: The Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a fresh new era of lunar exploration. Now it's time to set a new distance record.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Why is Donald Trump so mean?

Strategic angle: By shamelessly flouting democratic norms and flaunting his amorality, brutality and bad faith, the American president restores pride to his humiliated electoral base.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Florida communities with highest climate change risk face new Tallahassee hurdles

Strategic angle: New legislative challenges threaten efforts to address climate change in vulnerable Florida areas.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war

Pope Leo calls for awareness and action against ongoing conflicts during Easter vigil.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: 'Can Le Pen and Bardella accept betraying a portion of their own voters to get elected?'

Strategic angle: The leaders of the far-right Rassemblement National have been contradicting each other openly and frequently.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: War in the Middle East: Israeli strike on South Beirut kills at least 4 people

Strategic angle: Olivia Bizot is live from Beirut.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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US Fighter Jet Downed: Insights from Spencer Boyer

Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense discusses Iran's claim of shooting down a US fighter jet.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: US war on Iran: Trump pressures allies in war effort but offers 'no role in strategy'

Strategic angle: Kethevane Gorjestani discusses the implications of Trump's approach to the Middle East crisis with Ian Lesser from the German Marshall Fund.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Artemis's stunning Moon pictures - science or holiday photos?

Strategic angle: The story behind the beautiful pictures beamed back to Earth from the Artemis II astronauts.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Trump's 'puppet regime': Home to world’s largest oil reserves, is Venezuela key to US economy?

Strategic angle: Exploring the implications of Venezuela's oil reserves on US economic interests amidst political turmoil.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: 'The power struggle between Saudi Arabia and the UAE is only on hold'

Strategic angle: The current crisis has forced Riyadh and Abu Dhabi to set aside their disputes, which nevertheless persist, notably in Yemen.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: The week in pictures: Mideast war, a lunar mission and Holy Week processions

Strategic angle: The war in the Middle East showed no sign of ending as President Donald Trump exchanged threats with the Iranian regime and jittery markets sent oil prices surging.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Iran war suspends Easter church gatherings in Dubai, but Christians remain defiant against attacks

Strategic angle: Due to safety concerns as Iran’s attacks continue, churches in Dubai suspended Easter in-person masses to avoid large gatherings.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: India's growth forecast slashed to 6% amid Iran war

Strategic angle: The Iran war and its impact on global energy supply will dampen India’s growth momentum, according to Moody's.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Inside the race to rescue a downed US airman in Iran

Strategic angle: Conflicting reports emerge as President Trump praises a daring rescue mission.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: State medical insurance reform aims to expand access to healthcare

Strategic angle: The reform will introduce digital referrals, a national health insurance fund and a guaranteed package of medical services funded through the state budget.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Humanoid robots inspire a new generation to build machines

Strategic angle: Uzbekistan partners with South Korea to boost high-tech ambitions through humanoid robot production.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Artemis II spacecrew prepare for historic moon flyby

The Artemis II crew is preparing for a historic lunar flyby that will take them farther from Earth than any previous human, documenting never-before-seen views of the Moon's far side.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: This Democratic governor is touting her role in the Iran war

Strategic angle: A look at the political implications of a governor's involvement in international conflict.

Editorial Staff Apr 5