Briefing: The reviews are in. It's not looking good, America.
Strategic angle: Politico reports on the concerning feedback regarding America's current situation.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Policy
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An Ethiopian national linked to armed militia FANO deported by ICE
First, an Ethiopian national is deported from the US after American Immigration Services says he's linked to the Ethiopian paramilitary movement Fano.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states
Strategic angle: The Palestinian group also affirms Tehran's right to defend itself from 'aggression' by the US and Israel.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Germany's Greens: More than leftist, woke ecologists?
Strategic angle: Cem Özdemir won the election in Baden-Württemberg partly by abandoning many of his Green Party's core issues. His party is still debating whether this was a good move.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: As the risk of measles grows, why are parents so divided on vaccines?
Strategic angle: In South Carolina, some parents embrace vaccines, others opt out. A mix of politics, distrust, and misinformation is pushing neighbors apart.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: NATO Defence Systems Shoot Down Iranian Ballistic Missile Over Turkey
Strategic angle: Turkey's defence ministry confirms the interception of an Iranian missile by NATO systems in the eastern Mediterranean.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Cuba begins releasing prisoners and confirms US talks as island's energy crisis intensifies
Strategic angle: Cuba's government acknowledges US discussions amid a severe energy crisis, signaling potential shifts in policy.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro is in intensive care with pneumonia, hospital says
Strategic angle: One of Bolsonaro's doctors described the former Brazilian president's medical condition as 'serious.'
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Opinion: An ancient, sophisticated palate
Strategic angle: Researchers looking at foodcrusts on the pottery shards of ancient humans say there's evidence of a wide variety of ingredients, indicating that they may have been experimenting with 'recipes.'
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Qatar repels overnight Iran raid as evacuations announced
Strategic angle: Missile interceptions and precautionary evacuations in Doha highlight rising regional tensions.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Why women have an especially tough time in Senegal's prisons
Strategic angle: Women charged with a crime in Senegal face a slow judicial process, inadequate prison conditions, and societal stigma.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: 'Iran must not be allowed to hold global economy hostage,' UAE minister tells Euronews
Strategic angle: UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh warns against Iran's influence on the global economy in a recent interview.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Clashes Erupt in Kolkata Ahead of Modi Rally
Strategic angle: Violence breaks out in Kolkata as tensions rise before Prime Minister Modi's scheduled appearance.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: It's not just oil. Here comes Hormuz inflation.
Strategic angle: A deep dive into the economic implications of rising inflation in the Hormuz region.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: US deploys USS Tripoli amphibious assault ship to Middle East
Strategic angle: The USS Tripoli and its Marine expeditionary unit are being sent to the Middle East, including personnel and F-35 fighter jets.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: With boom in prediction markets, some lawmakers worry about how to police themselves
Strategic angle: House and Senate ethics committees give no financial disclosure guidance on event contracts or prediction markets — unlike stock, cryptocurrency and bond trades.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Shark nets planned for €100 million Club Med resort threaten endangered species in South Africa
Strategic angle: Scientists warn of potential threats to endangered species from proposed shark nets near new resort.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Tyre residents refuse to evacuate Lebanon's Hezbollah bastion despite Israeli strikes
Strategic angle: As Israel has ramped up attacks on south Lebanon, residents in Tyre are defying evacuation orders amidst escalating danger.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Qatar turns to desert farming to boost food security
Strategic angle: In response to geopolitical tensions, Qatar is investing in desert farming to enhance its food security.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Helpful or harmful? How to vet tax advice from social media
Strategic angle: A certified public accountant explains how to vet tax claims from social media and avoid scams.
Editorial Staff Mar 14