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Editorial Staff Updated 12 days ago

Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks

President Trump is set to provide an important update on the Iran war, addressing the nation at 9 p.m. Eastern time.

Editorial Staff 13 days ago

Briefing: In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel. Some say they're targeted

Strategic angle: Lebanon reports at least 54 health workers among over 1,400 fatalities due to Israeli actions, with claims of targeted attacks on first responders.

Editorial Staff 14 days ago

Briefing: Border town of Tiné caught in the crossfire as Sudan war spills into Chad

Strategic angle: The war in Sudan is spilling into Chad with increasing intensity, marking Tiné as a frontline in the conflict.

Editorial Staff 14 days ago

Briefing: Strikes hit Lebanon as Israel vows to occupy swathe of south after war

Strategic angle: Lebanon reports Israeli strikes near Beirut's main airport road amid escalating tensions and UN Security Council discussions.

Editorial Staff 15 days ago

Briefing: Russia's military campaign in Ukraine stalls for first time in more than two years

Strategic angle: Russia’s advance in Ukraine has come to a halt, marking a significant shift in the conflict dynamics.

Editorial Staff 16 days ago

Briefing: Burkina Faso army, jihadists have killed more than 1,800 civilians since 2023, HRW says

Strategic angle: Human Rights Watch reports that the army and civilian militias are responsible for more civilian deaths than jihadists in Burkina Faso.

Editorial Staff 17 days ago

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.

Editorial Staff 18 days ago

Briefing: Iran war: Animated map tracks Middle East strikes since February 28

Strategic angle: An animated map shows drone and missile attacks across the Middle East from February 28 to March 28, including strikes attributed to Iran, Hezbollah, Israel and the United States.

Editorial Staff 19 days ago

Briefing: EU fisheries ‘under strain’ as conflict and costs bite, warns Commissioner Kadis

Strategic angle: Kadis warned of growing anxiety among EU governments as costs rise and markets remain volatile.

Editorial Staff Updated 19 days ago

Israel army reports war's first missile attack from Yemen

Yemen's Houthi movement threatens military intervention amid escalating conflict.

Editorial Staff 20 days ago

Briefing: What could Houthi involvement in the Iran war mean?

Strategic angle: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have entered the conflict, raising concerns over global shipping and regional stability.

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

Briefing: In Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, 'no one ventures outside anymore apart from rescue teams'

Strategic angle: The ongoing conflict has left the city in despair, with rescue workers facing deadly risks.

Editorial Staff Updated 23 days ago

Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues its own demands as strikes land across the Mideast

Iran has dismissed the US ceasefire proposal, presenting its own set of demands amid ongoing military actions in the region.

Briefing: 'The humanitarian crisis here is worsening by the minute': Israel continues to bomb Lebanon

Strategic angle: More than a million people have been driven from their homes in Lebanon as Israel continues its bombardment of the country.

Briefing: Middle East live: Israeli strikes on South Lebanon leave nine dead

Strategic angle: Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon result in multiple casualties amid ongoing conflict.

Editorial Staff Updated 24 days ago

Ukraine peace talks stall as Russia begins its spring offensive

The diplomatic process aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine has stalled since the beginning of the Iran war, which Kyiv claims only “bolsters Russia’s confidence”.

Briefing: Israeli forces to control south Lebanon up to Litani river

Strategic angle: Israel announces military control extending to the Litani River amid escalating tensions.

Briefing: Iran and Hezbollah still able to coordinate strikes on Israel

Strategic angle: Iran continues to strike Israel, with missiles bypassing air defenses and causing injuries in Tel Aviv.

Editorial Staff 27 days ago

Briefing: Ukraine, Russia trade strikes as US-backed talks resume

Strategic angle: Deaths have been reported in both Russia and Ukraine, with US-brokered talks set to continue on Sunday.

Editorial Staff 27 days ago

Briefing: Russia launches 154 drones over Ukraine, killing a couple at home and injuring their children

Strategic angle: A home in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia was struck in an overnight Russian attack, resulting in tragic casualties.

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Projectile hits near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, no damage or injuries reported

An incident near the Bushehr nuclear facility raises concerns but reports confirm no harm done.

Editorial Staff Updated 29 days ago

Briefing: Is Iran's regime at a breaking point?

Strategic angle: Eighteen days into the conflict, Iran's Revolutionary Guards remain active despite major setbacks.

Briefing: Live: UAE intercepts Iranian fire as Israel strikes Tehran and Lebanon

Strategic angle: Explosions were heard over Dubai as the UAE military intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, prompting airspace closure.

400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Afghanistan hospital treating drug users

A tragic incident unfolds as a hospital in Afghanistan is targeted, resulting in significant loss of life.

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Oil prices climb past $105 a barrel as war in Iran enters third week

Rising tensions in Iran contribute to surging oil prices.

Israeli strike kills 12 medics in a clinic in southern Lebanon

An overnight Israeli strike resulted in the deaths of a dozen medical staff in southern Lebanon, escalating tensions in the region.

Briefing: Iranian strikes, Hezbollah rockets make regular life in Israel ‘simply impossible’

Strategic angle: Attacks on northern Israel have been constant and relentless, disrupting daily life.

Briefing: Israel threatens to strike ambulances in Lebanon in Hezbollah fighting

Strategic angle: The Israeli military warned that it may target ambulances allegedly misused by Hezbollah, raising concerns over medical safety in conflict zones.

Russia and Ukraine both claim front line progress with US-brokered peace talks on hold

US-brokered ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine were put on hold due to the growing escalation in the Middle East.

Briefing: Israel pounds Lebanon: Grieving border village calls for peace

Strategic angle: In the south Lebanon border village of Qlayaa, hundreds mourn parish priest Father Pierre al-Rai two days after he was killed by Israeli shelling while inspecting the site of an earlier attack.

Half a million displaced in Lebanon amid intensifying Israeli strikes

An air strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on March 9 after Israel warned it would target branches of a firm linked to Hezbollah.

Briefing: Centre of Beirut shocked after Israeli army strikes apartment block

Strategic angle: Over 700,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon amid intense Israeli strikes, with nearly 600 having died since the start of the war.

Money

Briefing: Middle East conflict: An initial impact assessment on Automotive

Strategic angle: Analyzing the financial implications of the ongoing Middle East conflict on the automotive sector.

Briefing: War in Iran and Lebanon: France steps up evacuation of its citizens by air, land and sea

Strategic angle: France is intensifying efforts to repatriate its citizens amid escalating conflict in the region.

Briefing: 'There's going to be a complete reset of the region at the end of this war'

Strategic angle: Journalist Hoda Abdel-Hamid discusses the implications of ongoing conflicts in the Gulf region.

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.

Briefing: Israelis divided over war with Iran as conflict expands

Strategic angle: Air raid sirens ring out across Israel, alerting residents of Iranian missile launches, a sound that now dictates the daily lives of Israelis.

Escalation in Beirut: Israeli Strikes Result in High Casualties

The Israeli military's expanded operations in Beirut have resulted in nearly 400 reported deaths, including 83 children, raising concerns over the humanitarian implications.