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Briefing: Middle East war disrupts tourism and could redirect travellers to Spain

Strategic angle: The drop in the perception of safety in several Gulf nations and the first travel cancellations could divert part of the tourist demand to European destinations such as Spain.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: As bombs fall, gold prices rise — and Poland is taking notice

Strategic angle: Geopolitical unrest is driving private investors away from virtual instruments and towards physical bars and coins.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Alexander brothers convicted of sex trafficking in case that shocked real estate world

The three brothers face life imprisonment for using their wealth and influence to exploit women.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Trump Claims Iran War Will Conclude 'Pretty Quickly'

Strategic angle: In a recent address, President Trump expressed optimism about the swift resolution of the Iran conflict, emphasizing a safer world post-war.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: EU Parliament ready to approve deportation bill as EPP teams up with far right for stricter rules

Strategic angle: A law enabling home searches and detention centers built outside the EU to increase the return of irregular migrants was approved at committee level, splitting Parliament’s traditional majority.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Ex-Meta AI chief Yann LeCun's AMI raises $1.03 billion for alternative AI approach

Strategic angle: Yann LeCun's new venture secures significant funding to explore innovative AI methodologies.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Marine Gora rules over Coyote, a queer saloon in Paris

Strategic angle: The 34-year-old entrepreneur created Coyote, a Western-themed venue designed to welcome the LGBTQIA+ community.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Here are Mississippi's 2026 primary election results

Strategic angle: Live election results: Get the latest on Mississippi's U.S. Senate and U.S. House primary races.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: 'This is not our war': Lebanese people voice anger against Hezbollah

Strategic angle: Displaced by Israeli bombings, tens of thousands of Lebanese seek refuge, raising tensions in Christian neighborhoods.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Europe rallies around Cyprus days after the Iran war’s first drone attack on EU territory

Strategic angle: European nations show solidarity with Cyprus following a significant escalation in the Iran conflict.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Afghanistan: US accuses Taliban of 'hostage diplomacy'

Strategic angle: The US designated Afghanistan as a 'State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention,' accusing the Taliban of holding Americans as leverage.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Large French cities see prices rise again as house prices surge

Strategic angle: According to the LPI-IAD barometer, most French cities experienced price increases in 2025, especially in major metropolitan areas.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Israel's double-edged ambitions in Lebanon

Strategic angle: The Israeli army aims to weaken Hezbollah but risks increasing civilian casualties and restoring legitimacy for its adversaries.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Two men charged with ISIS-inspired terror after nail bomb thrown at NY protest

Strategic angle: Two US citizens face terrorism charges for allegedly throwing a nail bomb at an anti-Islam protest in New York.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Iran: Mass rallies held in support of new supreme leader

Strategic angle: Hundreds of thousands rally for Mojtaba Khamenei following his father's assassination by an Israeli airstrike.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case

Strategic angle: Settlement reached to address concerns over monopolistic practices in the live entertainment industry.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Trump is delaying Texas Senate endorsement to pressure GOP senators on SAVE America Act

Strategic angle: Former President Trump is strategically postponing his endorsement in the Texas Senate race to influence GOP senators regarding the SAVE America Act.

editorial-staff Mar 9

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Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of 'unlawfully' using white phosphorus in new Lebanon attacks

The NGO released a report stating that verified images showed airburst white phosphorus munitions being deployed over a residential town in southern Lebanon.

editorial-staff Mar 9

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Briefing: GOP Anxiety Spikes Over Rising Energy Prices

Strategic angle: Republicans express growing concern about the impact of increasing energy costs on voters and the economy.

editorial-staff Mar 9

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Briefing: Trump has 'very few' options to keep energy prices down in the short term, analyst says

Strategic angle: Analyst Peter McNally discusses the impact of Middle East outages on energy prices and G7 decisions.

editorial-staff Mar 9