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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.

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

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Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks

President Trump is set to provide an important update on the Iran war, addressing the nation at 9 p.m. Eastern time.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel. Some say they're targeted

Strategic angle: Lebanon reports at least 54 health workers among over 1,400 fatalities due to Israeli actions, with claims of targeted attacks on first responders.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Help or hinderance? Amateur archaeologist digs at German castle ruins without permission

Strategic angle: Germany's cultural heritage community is embroiled in a row after an amateur archaeologist uncovered an ancient construction without the necessary permissions.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Several injured by Israeli strikes on Lebanese city Tyre

Israel has repeatedly struck the ancient southern Lebanese city of Tyre, injuring several inhabitants amid fears of permanent displacement.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Ramstein: Controversy in Germany over military base's role in Middle East war

Strategic angle: Germany's Ramstein airbase is at the center of a heated debate regarding its involvement in U.S. military operations in the Middle East.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Briefing: Sri Lanka struggles to avert economic collapse over Mideast war

Strategic angle: Sri Lanka is struggling to prevent a repeat of its spectacular economic collapse four years ago, as the prolonged Middle East war compounds the fallout from a deadly cyclone in November.

Editorial Staff Apr 5

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Ukraine: 14 people killed in 'massive' Russian attack on 1,500th day of war

Ukrainian authorities report new tactics from Russia as aerial assaults escalate.

Editorial Staff Apr 5