Briefing: Trump has broken it. Now he owns it
Strategic angle: Continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens the movement of gas and fertilisers as well as oil
Editorial Staff Mar 18
World
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Briefing: Iran conflict turns shipping market into ‘wild west’
Strategic angle: Containers are being dropped off at far-flung ports while freight rates have soared.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: The sum of all fears for Lebanon
Strategic angle: Many in the country, haunted by memories of the 1980s, are convinced Israel is preparing a broad land offensive.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: UAE set to show leniency on tax rules for expats leaving to avoid Iran war
Strategic angle: Move would be particularly important for Dubai, which has attracted wealthy individuals with its zero income tax rate.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: A 'consortium' of bacteria cooperates to eat phthalate plasticizers that single microbes can't stomach
Strategic angle: Plastic trash has reached the world's most remote locations, from the bottom of the Mariana Trench to the summit of Everest.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership
Strategic angle: Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: King of Illinois: Pritzker swings Senate race as he targets Trump
Strategic angle: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is making waves in the Senate race as he sets his sights on Trump.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Shahed drones are a symbol of cooperation between Tehran and Moscow
Strategic angle: Exported from Iran to Russia, these drones have been enhanced with advanced technologies.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Follow live: Texas, NC State square off in key First Four matchup
Strategic angle: Tune in for live updates as Texas faces NC State in a crucial First Four game.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Poland Making Progress On Nuclear Waste Management, But More Work Needed, Says IAEA
Strategic angle: Nuclear Energy Agency highlights advancements and ongoing challenges in Poland's nuclear waste management efforts.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: TGL Finals set as Jupiter dominates Boston in stunner, Los Angeles erases 4-1 deficit to beat Atlanta
Strategic angle: Tiger Woods did not play, but his Jupiter Golf Links squad continues to surprise after a winless inaugural campaign.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Presentation to Swiss Mining Institute Conference
Strategic angle: Insights and developments in the mining sector presented at the Swiss Mining Institute Conference.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Laser‑driven single‑step synthesis of monolithic prelithiated silicon‑graphene anodes for ultrahigh‑performance zero‑decay lithium‑ion batteries
Strategic angle: Innovative synthesis method promises enhanced performance for lithium-ion batteries.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Japanese PM set for high-stakes meeting with Trump over Iran
Strategic angle: Sanae Takaichi prepares for toughest test yet as US urges Tokyo to send warships to Gulf
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: The Next Generation of Mining at the Canadian Mining Games - Nutrien
Strategic angle: Exploring innovative mining techniques showcased at the Canadian Mining Games.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Finland Issues Amended Nuclear Energy Act To Ease Licensing And Spur New Investment
Strategic angle: New legislation aims to attract investment in Finland's nuclear energy sector.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Twisted Got Its Hands On A Two-Door Range Rover And Let The Price Run Away
Strategic angle: The Range Rover Classic returns with a 500 hp V8 and just enough modern polish to sharpen the original without spoiling it.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: US Crude Oil Inventories See Surprise Build
Strategic angle: Crude oil prices react to unexpected inventory changes.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: War in Iran: 'Spain's resolve stands in stark contrast to France's stance, which seems more accepting of US-Israeli strikes'
Strategic angle: Historian Laurence Badel analyzes the reasons behind the Spanish government's 'no to war' position and the impact of this decision on the European diplomatic landscape.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Oil price surge will hurt US growth and fuel inflation, say economists
Strategic angle: FT-Booth Survey shows unease about impact of the conflict on growth and prices
Editorial Staff Mar 18