Briefing: Gulf States still under Iranian fire as Trump boasts of successful US strikes
Strategic angle: On the 17th day of the war, a ceasefire looks like a far-off hope as Trump claims success in US military actions.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
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Briefing: India faces dilemma as energy crisis bites amid US trade deal negotiations
Strategic angle: New Delhi walks a policy tightrope, with public anger mounting over shortages of cooking gas as the US demands support for its war on Iran.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Spain Temporarily Relocates Special Forces from Iraq Over Security Fears
Strategic angle: Spain has moved its special forces out of Iraq amid rising security concerns, ensuring the safety of all personnel.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: A new class of molten planet stores abundant sulfur in a perpetual magma ocean
Strategic angle: A study led by the University of Oxford reveals a new type of planet beyond our solar system with significant sulfur reserves in a magma ocean.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: 'Cheap As Possible': Woman Brings Out-Of-Warranty Hyundai To Shop. Then The Mechanic Decides To Take Care Of Her
Strategic angle: "They’re running on gas fumes and a dream."
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Einstein the leading Guineas hope for O'Brien
Strategic angle: Aidan O’Brien is still effusive in his praise of Albert Einstein as the highly-touted colt moves into his three-year-old career.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Head coach Dickens leaves Newcastle Red Bulls
Strategic angle: Head coach Alan Dickens leaves Newcastle Red Bulls as former Wales fly-half Stephen Jones takes over for the rest of the season.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Mining Waste Could Be Repurposed as Sustainable Construction Materials
Strategic angle: Innovative approaches to recycling mining waste could lead to sustainable construction solutions.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: New technologies promise to transform organ transplantation. But when?
Strategic angle: Perfusion technology vastly improves organ quality in transplants, but high costs and coverage questions pose barriers in becoming the standard of care.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Opinion: I have a genetic mutation linked to ALS. The Trump administration terrifies me
Strategic angle: "Watching my mom die of ALS was one of the most awful things I’ve gone through. I don’t want my children to see me suffer like that."
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Oil’s war-driven volatility pulls in record retail money, fueling 'meme-style' trading
Strategic angle: Net retail buying of oil ETFs hit a record $211 million on March 12, surpassing the previous peak seen during the market turmoil in May 2020.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: If Jeep And AMG Had A Baby In China, This Would Be It
Strategic angle: The headlights, grille, bumpers, wheel arches, and just about every inch of the off-roader's exterior looks like it's been borrowed from Western cars.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Can Europe’s power grid shield it from the next energy shock?
Strategic angle: The conflict in Iran is causing major problems in the Middle East, a key oil and gas region.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: BMW’s iX3 Defies Expectations, Racks Up 50,000 Orders Without Test Drives
Strategic angle: It turns out that making an EV with plenty of range, fast charging, and a fair price will attract a lot of buyers.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: D.R. frustrated by blown call, but 'part of the game'
Strategic angle: Players reflect on the controversial ending to their World Baseball Classic run with positivity.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Ships stranded at Hormuz, energy crunch at home: How India’s U.S.-Israel tilt is testing ties with Iran
Strategic angle: India’s U.S.-Israel tilt is costing it leverage with Iran just as its ships struggle to get safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: CNBC Daily Open: Strait talk from Trump
Strategic angle: President Donald Trump voices frustration at the lack of help from allies in supporting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Boxing 2026 Schedule: What fights are happening next?
Strategic angle: Keep track of the latest boxing results and major fights coming up during 2026.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: IEA Sees Stronger Outlook for Nuclear Power
Strategic angle: The International Energy Agency projects a positive future for nuclear energy.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: Six talking points from final round of Six Nations
Strategic angle: France snatch the Six Nations from Ireland's grasp with a last-gasp win over England, Scotland's title hopes end in Dublin and Wales win at last.
Editorial Staff Mar 16