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Ukraine, Saudi sign air defence deal during Zelensky surprise visit

Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed an air defence agreement amid rising threats from Iranian drone attacks.

Briefing: Ranking Member of House Armed Services Committee Adam Smith discusses the war on Iran

Strategic angle: NPR's Scott Simon talks with House Armed Service Committee ranking member Adam Smith about the ongoing conflict and DHS funding.

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Indonesia rolls out social media ban for under-16s

Indonesia's ban on social media for children under 16 is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, responding to global concerns over youth safety online.

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Briefing: Germany news: Iran war stokes new inflation fears

Strategic angle: A third of Germans expect significant price rises for food, energy and transport, a survey found.

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Briefing: Cuba holds civilian military drills amid deepening fuel crisis

Strategic angle: Nationwide exercise aims to expand militarisation among youth as fuel shortages escalate.

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Briefing: Ukraine, UAE seal defence deal: Kyiv’s 'know-how and equipment” gain recognition

Strategic angle: Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to cooperate on defence amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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Rubio plans travel to France to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 allies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio aims to persuade G7 allies regarding the Iran conflict amid rising global fuel prices.

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Briefing: There's a massive measles vaccine campaign in Mexico. Is the public on board?

Strategic angle: With tens of thousands of suspected cases, the government is aiming for 2.5 million jabs a week. The response has been encouraging — but also worrisome.

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Briefing: What Taiwan's imprisonment of opposition figure Ko Wen-je means for its political landscape

Strategic angle: Taiwanese opposition figure Ko Wen-je was sentenced to 17 years in prison, impacting the 2028 presidential election and the centrist political landscape.

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Briefing: Chicago’s ICE playbook spreads as cities challenge Trump’s crackdown

Strategic angle: Cities across the U.S. are adopting Chicago's strategies to resist ICE enforcement amid ongoing immigration debates.

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Briefing: ‘He’s lied about everything’: Iran war puts Trump on shaky ground with young MAGA men

Strategic angle: The ongoing conflict in Iran is causing discontent among young supporters of Trump, raising questions about his credibility.

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Briefing: Why Every High School Student in Latvia Is Learning to Shoot a Gun

Strategic angle: A new policy in Latvia mandates firearm training for high school students amid rising security concerns.

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Briefing: Nepal arrests former prime minister and home minister over deadly 'Gen Z protests' crackdown

Strategic angle: Former leaders face justice following a tragic protest response that left dozens dead.

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Briefing: Crossing the line: Emotional abuse in college sports

Strategic angle: Researchers have found that athletes experience emotional abuse more than any other form of harm.

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Briefing: Rifts over Iran, but unity for Trump: Takeaways from CPAC 2026

Strategic angle: Members of the MAGA faithful gathered in Texas for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference. While tensions over Iran split some attendees, Trump remained the glue holding them together.

Editorial Staff Mar 28

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Briefing: Stuck in a long TSA line? Here are some strategies if you need to rebook your flight

Strategic angle: Extreme TSA lines at airports have left many passengers scrambling to rebook flights missed due to delays. But while airlines say they're helping flyers, they're not obligated to do so.

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Briefing: The iconic South African theater that took on apartheid

Strategic angle: South Africa's iconic Market Theater, born in the darkest days of apartheid and a force for change, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

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Briefing: 'What if I die first?' Making a plan is key for family caregivers. Here's how

Strategic angle: People who care for an adult child, partner or sibling have to face the reality that their loved one may outlive them. Planning ahead is key but it's not easy.

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Briefing: Nestle says 12 tonnes of KitKat chocolate stolen in Europe

Strategic angle: A truck carrying a significant shipment of KitKat chocolate has been reported stolen during transit in Europe.

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Briefing: Earth Hour: Monuments to go dark as 20th edition kicks off

Strategic angle: The 20th edition of Earth Hour has begun in New Zealand and will slowly progress around the globe, aiming to raise awareness about climate change.

Editorial Staff Mar 28