Briefing: Tehran prepares for a Persian new year under air assault
Strategic angle: Nowruz is Iran’s biggest annual celebration but many in the capital are hunkering down amid US and Israeli strikes.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
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Briefing: From Vienna’s rooftops, the Kremlin is listening in
Strategic angle: Russia has increased satellite dish activity on buildings it owns in Austrian capital
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Australia central bank hikes rates to a near 1-year high as Iran war raises inflation risks
Strategic angle: The 25 basis points hike was in line with expectations from analysts polled by Reuters.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel
Strategic angle: This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Zenclora OS Launches with Promising Features
Strategic angle: The new operating system aims to revolutionize the developer experience.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: A Dual-Path Generative Framework for Zero-Day Fraud Detection in Banking Systems
Strategic angle: Innovative approach addresses the trade-off between low-latency fraud detection and regulatory explainability.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Benchmarking Zero-Shot Reasoning Approaches for Error Detection in Solidity Smart Contracts
Strategic angle: Exploring innovative methods to enhance security in blockchain smart contracts.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Tragic Story Of Woman Dying From Exhaust Leak Is A Terrible Reminder To Get Your Car Checked Regularly
Strategic angle: A heartbreaking incident highlights the dangers of neglecting vehicle maintenance.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: US government confirms Tesla and LG Energy Solution's $4.3 billion battery deal
Strategic angle: The US government has officially confirmed the significant battery deal between Tesla and LG Energy Solution.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Serbia emerges as main hub for Russian destabilization operations in Europe
Strategic angle: Three Serbian nationals were sentenced for anti-Muslim acts linked to the Kremlin.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Venezuela storms back to beat Italy, sets up electric World Baseball Classic finale vs. Team USA
Strategic angle: For the first time in the history of the WBC, Venezuela has made the finals
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: It's coyote puppy season; here's what you need to know
Strategic angle: Coyotes may be building dens and having litters of pups near you, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Southeast Asia is paying the environmental price of the rare earth boom
Strategic angle: The rare earth boom in Southeast Asia is leading to significant environmental challenges.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Gina Rinehart’s $2.4 Billion Rare Earth Fortune
Strategic angle: A deep dive into Gina Rinehart's significant wealth from rare earth minerals.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: In Iraqi Kurdistan, the trauma of the Halabja chemical massacre resurfaces as war returns to Iran
Strategic angle: Survivors of the Halabja attack reflect on the enduring impact of the tragedy as tensions rise in the region.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Kenya: Building demolition work goes wrong, killing several
Strategic angle: A building collapsed during a planned demolition in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, killing at least four people.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Best Nuclear Energy Stocks to Buy March 2026
Strategic angle: Zacks Investment Research
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: This Porsche 911, First Sold In 2025, Resold For Nearly Double Its 2023 MSRP A Year Later
Strategic angle: Porsche drew design inspiration from the original 911 Carrera RS 2.7 when creating the limited-production Sport Classic.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Follow live: Venezuela, Italy go head-to-head for spot in WBC finals
Strategic angle: Watch as Venezuela and Italy compete for a place in the World Baseball Classic finals.
Editorial Staff Mar 17
Briefing: Donald Trump says he will have the ‘honour’ of ‘taking Cuba in some form’
Strategic angle: US president confirms discussions with communist island nation without sharing details
Editorial Staff Mar 17