Briefing: Chubb set as main U.S. insurer for Persian Gulf shipping amid Iran war
Strategic angle: The insurance giant will work with the U.S. International Development Finance Corp. to help backstop shipping.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
World
International reporting with regional context and cross-border impact.
Briefing: Iran Can't Compete at World Cup, Says Sports Minister
Strategic angle: Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup is jeopardized due to recent airstrikes by the US and Israel, according to the Iranian sports minister.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Flying 2,000 km to find a mate—meet Australia's most determined seabirds
Strategic angle: New genetic testing reveals the extraordinary lengths Queensland seabirds travel to find love.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Has Cambodia really cut cybercrime by half?
Strategic angle: Cambodia claims to be dismantling cyber-scam compounds, but analysts warn of insufficient evidence against top figures in the scam industry.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Tariffs, uncertainty and disruption: how drug makers and distributors can build operational supply chain resilience
Strategic angle: Exploring strategies for drug manufacturers and distributors to enhance supply chain resilience amidst tariffs and disruptions.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Are You Retiring Next Year? How to Calculate the Monthly Income You'll Actually Need.
Strategic angle: Essential tips for planning your retirement income effectively.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Beirut: FRANCE 24 in the heart of the bombed southern suburbs
Strategic angle: Our special correspondents in Beirut report from the southern suburbs devastated by Israeli bombardments.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Astronomers Capture Birth of a Magnetar, Confirming Link to Some of Universe's Brightest Exploding Stars
Strategic angle: For the first time, astronomers have observed the birth of a magnetar, shedding light on its role as the power source behind some of the cosmos' most luminous explosions.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Alternative app store AltStore PAL is joining the fediverse
Strategic angle: AltStore PAL announces integration with social platforms like Mastodon, Threads, and Bluesky.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Stocks slip as oil prices get back to rising
Strategic angle: AP News reports on the decline in stocks amid rising oil prices.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Trump a lot more concern about how war and oil prices will affect midterms
Strategic angle: With rising tensions and fluctuating oil prices, Trump expresses worries about the impact on the upcoming midterm elections.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in February, as expected
Strategic angle: The consumer price index in February was expected to show a 2.4% increase from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Ancient Filipino skeleton reveals a rare hip condition further complicated by scurvy
Strategic angle: New findings highlight the prevalence of scurvy in ancient Asia-Pacific populations.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Support For Nuclear Energy In France Rises To 61%, Survey Finds
Strategic angle: A recent survey indicates a growing support for nuclear energy among the French population.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: NGET agrees to $23m settlement for Harker substation failures
Strategic angle: NGET has reached a settlement regarding the failures at the Harker substation.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Why South Africa is sending soldiers to cities
Strategic angle: A rise in violent crime has pushed South Africa to deploy the military to major cities.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Lebanon grapples with death, displacement and widening Hezbollah-Israel conflict
Strategic angle: With 570 people killed and more than 750,000 displaced amid fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanon finds itself in an 'absurd' situation.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: What Makes Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY) a Robust Investment Choice?
Strategic angle: An analysis of the investment potential of Jack Henry & Associates.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: Here’s What Gives Liberty Broadband (LBRDK) a Solid Valuation Support
Strategic angle: An analysis of the factors contributing to Liberty Broadband's strong valuation.
Editorial Staff Mar 11
Briefing: I was laid off at 61 and approved for Social Security, but a high-paying job offer came in. Should I go back to work?
Strategic angle: Exploring the dilemma of returning to work after a layoff and Social Security approval.
Editorial Staff Mar 11