Briefing: German XXL frigate on the horizon - but when will the super warship arrive?
Strategic angle: Germany plans to launch the world's largest frigate, the F126, by 2029, aimed at enhancing its naval capabilities.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
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Briefing: NATO anniversary overshadowed by Trump’s threats
Strategic angle: On this day, April 4th, 1949, NATO was founded, marking a pivotal moment in global security. Nearly 80 years later, however, the alliance's future is being questioned by its most powerful member, the United States.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule
Strategic angle: Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: A subdued Wisconsin Supreme Court race tilts Democrats’ way
Strategic angle: The Wisconsin Supreme Court race shows signs of favoring Democrats amid a quieter campaign.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Prayers, verses and holy books: How have religious symbols been used in the ongoing war in the Middle East?
Strategic angle: The messages exchanged in the Middle East reflect a different face of warfare, with religious rhetoric increasingly employed.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: 'Gaza, Marseille is with you!': French boats set sail to join international aid flotilla
Strategic angle: Some 20 French boats set sail from Marseille on Saturday to join an international flotilla making a renewed effort to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to Gaza.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Judge blocks Trump's college admissions data push in 17 states
A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's efforts to collect college admissions data across 17 states.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Trump administration detains relatives of killed Iranian general Soleimani
Strategic angle: The Trump administration has taken action against the family members of the late Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Kenya: Energy executives step down amid fuel manipulation probe
Strategic angle: Five senior figures arrested for allegedly exploiting fuel crisis with inflated prices.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: UN watchdog voices 'deep concern' as Iran reports new attacks on nuclear plant
Strategic angle: The International Atomic Energy Agency urges restraint to avoid a nuclear accident at Iran's Bushehr plant.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'
Strategic angle: Over 1.1 million Lebanese have fled their homes due to fighting and bombings.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: US arrests relatives of deceased Iranian general Qasem Soleimani
Strategic angle: The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Russian 'ghost fleet' tanker drifts alarmingly in the Mediterranean
Strategic angle: The Arctic-Metagaz, a sanctioned vessel carrying liquefied natural gas, has been drifting dangerously since Libyan authorities failed to tow it to safety.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: After the Minnesota surge, ICE is moving to a quieter enforcement approach
Strategic angle: ICE seems to be changing from aggressive immigration enforcement on city streets to an apparent return to operations that rely heavily on local law enforcement.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Sea-Watch rescues 44 migrants from abandoned oil rig in Mediterranean
Strategic angle: Dozens of migrants have been rescued from an abandoned Mediterranean oil rig, marking the second incident of its kind this week and highlighting the dangers of the North Africa crossing.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Impact of Iran war in Pakistan: Fuel prices rise by over 50%
Strategic angle: Shahzaib Wahlah, correspondent in Islamabad Pakistan, has more.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Young German Men Refusing Military Service
Strategic angle: As the Bundeswehr faces a soldier shortage, more young men are opting out of voluntary military service.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: Pakistan announces free public transport as energy crisis bites
Strategic angle: State-run public transport in Pakistan's capital and most populous province will be free for the coming month amid rising fuel prices.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: France announces crisis loans for firms hit by fuel-price surge
Strategic angle: Emergency loan programme launched to support small and medium-sized businesses affected by rising fuel costs.
Editorial Staff Apr 4
Briefing: War in the Middle East: Israel expands operations in Lebanon
Strategic angle: Simon Mabon, Professor of International Politics and Middle East Studies at Lancaster University, is our guest.
Editorial Staff Apr 4