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
Editorial Staff Apr 1
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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
Editorial Staff Apr 1
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.'
Editorial Staff Apr 1
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.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
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.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
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 Mar 31
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
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
Editorial Staff Mar 31
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
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
Editorial Staff Mar 31
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
Briefing: Princes ready to up prices amid Middle East cost pressure
Strategic angle: Rising costs in the Middle East prompt price adjustments from princes.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 31