Briefing: Asian nations ramp up coal power amid Middle East energy crunch
Strategic angle: With energy shortages worsening across Asia, countries are increasingly reverting to coal for electricity amid a supply crunch.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
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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 Apr 3
Briefing: World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says
Strategic angle: FAO warns of ongoing increases in global food prices due to the potential escalation of the Iran conflict.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: Morning news brief
Strategic angle: Key updates on political developments and international discussions.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: Trump threatens to destroy Iran power plants as reports emerge of downed U.S. F-35
Strategic angle: The threat comes a day after he said in a nationwide address that the U.S. military will be hitting Tehran 'extremely hard' for the next two or three weeks.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: Germany news: Economist suggests autobahn speed limit amid Iran-enduced fuel price spike
Strategic angle: A leading economist has recommended a temporary highway speed limit due to rising fuel costs amid the Iran war.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: Are Iran-allied paramilitaries dragging Iraq into the war?
Strategic angle: After a large convoy of Iraqis crossed into Iran this week, observers worried they would join Iran's war effort against the US and Israel. But, experts say, Iraq's situation is way more complicated than that.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: In Tehran, neighbours wonder where the next bombs will land
Strategic angle: Residents are left guessing which regime target might live alongside them as strikes rain down on Iran’s capital
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: Fund managers snap up bonds on growth threat from Iran war
Strategic angle: After sharp market sell-off, debt investors shift focus from inflation fears to likely damage to economies.
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: Oil cargo prices surge as fears of supply shortage grip market
Strategic angle: Address by Trump signalling possible escalation of Iran conflict raises prospect of prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz
Editorial Staff Apr 3
Briefing: US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes
Strategic angle: Concerns raised by US experts regarding the legality of military actions in Iran.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Can the US seize Iran’s enriched uranium – and what are the risks?
Strategic angle: Exploring the implications and potential consequences of the US seizing Iran's enriched uranium.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Tor Alva: The Tallest 3D-Printed Building in the World
Strategic angle: Exploring the groundbreaking construction of Tor Alva, the tallest 3D-printed building globally.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Iran war could make beer and bottled water pricier for Indians
Strategic angle: Makers of plastic and glass bottles are struggling to access raw materials as the war squeezes supplies.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: European nations say Israel, Hezbollah fighting 'must cease'
Strategic angle: European ministers express outrage over the situation in Lebanon and demand an end to attacks on civilians.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Trump slams Bruce Springsteen in social media post hours after pivotal Iran speech
Strategic angle: The former president criticizes the iconic musician following a significant address on Iran.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Why U.S. WTI Oil Prices Are Surging Above Brent After Trump’s Iran Speech
Strategic angle: An analysis of the factors driving U.S. WTI oil prices higher than Brent following recent geopolitical events.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: How long can Iran's asymmetric strategy hold?
Strategic angle: After many years of sanctions, and weeks of US-Israeli bombing, the Iranian regime is shaken — but still very much capable of threatening the region.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Iran continues strikes across the Persian Gulf despite Trump's warning
Strategic angle: Iran continued to target Gulf countries with ballistic missiles and drones as the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issued a security alert.
Editorial Staff Apr 2
Briefing: Fuel prices are soaring. Plastic could be next.
Strategic angle: As the war in Iran continues to engulf the Middle East, rising fossil-fuel prices may lead to increased plastic costs.
Editorial Staff Apr 2