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Briefing: Syrian president discusses Iran war with British PM on first visit to London since fall of al-Assad

Strategic angle: Ahmed al-Sharaa strengthens ties with Western nations during significant diplomatic visit.

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Briefing: Israel says it will keep control over part of southern Lebanon after war with Hezbollah ends

Strategic angle: Defence Minister Israel Katz also says houses in Lebanese villages near the Israeli border will be demolished.

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Briefing: Israel to destroy all houses in South Lebanon buffer-zone

Strategic angle: Israel plans to demolish homes in Lebanese villages near the border, preventing 600,000 displaced individuals from returning until security is established in northern Israel.

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Briefing: Whoop, maker of health and fitness tracking wristbands, valued at $10 billion after latest fundraising

Strategic angle: Whoop raised $575 million from investors including the Mayo Clinic and the sovereign wealth fund of Qatar.

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Briefing: Princes ready to up prices amid Middle East cost pressure

Strategic angle: Rising costs in the Middle East prompt price adjustments from princes.

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Briefing: Celestyal cancels all April cruises with ships still stuck in the Middle East

Strategic angle: The cruise line is unable to reposition its vessels from the Gulf region, impacting travel plans.

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Briefing: Lebanese justice minister calls for Israel negotiations to avert humanitarian catastrophe

Strategic angle: Lebanese justice minister warns of 'dramatic' situation in the country as Israeli floats extended buffer zone on its southern border.

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Briefing: Attack on Michigan synagogue inspired by Iran-backed Hezbollah, FBI says

Strategic angle: The FBI says the synagogue attack earlier in March was inspired by Hezbollah, targeting Michigan’s largest Jewish temple with a truck packed with fuel.

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Briefing: Gaza's evacuated premature babies return to devastated strip

Strategic angle: Eleven children born prematurely, evacuated to Egypt during the war, have returned to Gaza amidst ongoing conflict.

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Briefing: UN Security Council to hold emergency session after peacekeeper deaths in Lebanon

Strategic angle: The UN Interim Force in Lebanon reported the deaths of three personnel due to separate incidents, prompting an emergency session.

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Briefing: Iran's attacks on aluminum producers are sending 'shockwaves' through the metals market

Strategic angle: Aluminum hit prices not seen since 2022 after Iranian attacks on two Middle Eastern producers over the weekend, amid fears of a supply crisis.

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Briefing: After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?

Strategic angle: The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer and other supply chains can bounce back.

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Briefing: EU to press Israel to scrap law allowing execution of convicted Palestinians

Strategic angle: In a draft statement, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns that the bill represents a grave regression for Israel.

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Briefing: Lebanese minister says situation ‘dramatic’ as Israel expands ground invasion

Strategic angle: Euronews previews an EU statement on the Israeli bill re-introducing the death penalty.

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Briefing: South Korea proposes extra $17 billion budget to cushion energy costs fueled by Iran war

Strategic angle: Seoul imports 94% of its energy needs, and almost 72% of its crude oil comes from the Middle East.

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Briefing: Lebanese Minister Addresses Euronews Amidst Ongoing Israeli Strikes

Strategic angle: Over 1,200 casualties reported in Lebanon as tensions escalate.

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Briefing: Foreign central banks sell US Treasuries in wake of Iran war

Strategic angle: International official holdings at New York Federal Reserve fall to lowest level since 2012

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Briefing: ‘Pump anxiety’ from soaring fuel prices prompts surge in interest in EVs

Strategic angle: Increased costs since outbreak of Middle East conflict prompt more test drives and advert views

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Briefing: Iran’s hackers go to war

Strategic angle: Tehran’s cyber operatives have sought to sow fear and hoover up intelligence in series of attacks in Israel and the US

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Briefing: Oil prices reverse course to fall as traders assess Trump comments on Iran war

Strategic angle: Oil prices fell on Tuesday as President Donald Trump reportedly expressed willingness to end military hostilities against Iran.