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Briefing: Germany's first Omani LNG shipments arrive despite Middle East disruptions

Strategic angle: Germany's first Omani LNG deliveries are arriving on schedule, but analysis reveals deeper exposure to the Middle East crisis.

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Briefing: The Iran war is accelerating plans for Southeast Asia to go nuclear. Experts say it won't be easy

Strategic angle: The conflict in Iran is prompting Southeast Asian nations to consider nuclear options, though challenges remain.

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Briefing: Stocks jump and oil drops as Trump renews hopes of Iran war ending

Strategic angle: European and Asian markets surged on Wednesday amid renewed hopes that the Iran war could end soon after US President Donald Trump said American troops would leave in two to three weeks with or without a deal.

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Trump says US to end war in Iran within ‘2 to 3 weeks’

US president says he is prepared to withdraw from conflict ‘whether we have a deal or not’

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Briefing: As US pursues 'maximalist demands', Iran relies on four decades of asymmetric warfare

Strategic angle: Carys Garland welcomes Ali Vaez to discuss the evolving dynamics of US, Israel, and Iran confrontations.

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Briefing: Iraq secure final World Cup spot with win over Bolivia, join France group

Strategic angle: Iraq grabbed the last available place at the World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1, marking their return to the finals after 40 years.

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Briefing: California’s fuel needs ‘left in the lurch’ by Iran war

Strategic angle: Most populous US state is confronting tight supplies of petrol and jet fuel from Asia

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Briefing: One battle after another: Netanyahu’s new security doctrine

Strategic angle: The prime minister is preparing Israel for a future of open-ended war against perceived threats

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Briefing: South Korea's Kospi leads rebound in Asia markets as Trump says Iran war could end in weeks

Strategic angle: On Tuesday stateside, Trump said the U.S. could leave Iran in 'two or three weeks,' adding 'We leave because there's no reason for us to do this.'

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Briefing: Middle East war live: Trump says Iran war could end in 'two weeks, maybe three'

Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump stated that the conflict with Iran might conclude in a matter of weeks, emphasizing the role of other nations in securing the Strait of Hormuz.

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Briefing: 'In their conflict with Iran, the US and Israel are pursuing divergent war aims'

Strategic angle: Geopolitical expert Frédéric Encel discusses the differing motivations of the US and Israel in their approach to Iran.

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Briefing: How Trump’s complex operation to extract Iran’s enriched uranium could unfold

Strategic angle: An analysis of the potential strategies and implications of Trump's operation regarding Iran's enriched uranium.

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Briefing: 'A million things could go wrong' - why seizing Iran's uranium would be so risky for the US

Strategic angle: An analysis of the potential risks involved in the US seizing uranium from Iran.

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Briefing: Kidnapping of US journalist in Iraq linked to Iranian militants

Strategic angle: The abduction raises concerns about the influence of Iranian groups in the region.

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Briefing: Peacekeepers killed by roadside explosion in Lebanon, initial report finds

Strategic angle: The deaths of two Indonesian nationals highlight ongoing dangers faced by UN peacekeepers in the region.

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Briefing: Lebanon condemns Israel’s 'clear intention' to impose new occupation of its territory

Strategic angle: Lebanon reacts to Israeli strikes and occupation plans amid escalating tensions.

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Briefing: US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad

Strategic angle: The US state department says a suspect in her abduction has ties to an Iran-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.

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Briefing: Israel to ‘demolish’ all houses in Lebanese border villages

Strategic angle: Defence minister Israel Katz plans ‘security control’ of area stretching dozens of kilometres into neighbour’s territory

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Briefing: US fuel prices surge past $4 a gallon

Strategic angle: The average price of regular gasoline in the United States topped $4 dollars a gallon for the first time since 2022, as the Iran war continues to disrupt global energy supply.

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Briefing: Oil soars 60% in March as Iran war chokes global energy supplies

Strategic angle: Tehran’s closure of Strait of Hormuz in response to US-Israeli strikes sparks biggest crude rally in decades