Briefing: Iranians are not fleeing to the EU yet, says IOM
Strategic angle: Ugochi Daniels, IOM’s Deputy Director General for Operations, expresses concern over humanitarian needs in Lebanon.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
World
International reporting with regional context and cross-border impact.
Briefing: Iran's leader Khamenei 'likely wounded,' says US
Strategic angle: US Defense Secretary Hegseth has stated that Iran's leader is likely disfigured and may not make public appearances.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Recent Trends in Medicaid Outpatient Prescription Drugs and Spending
This issue brief describes recent trends in the number of Medicaid outpatient prescriptions and the spending on those drugs and examines the implications of recent federal actions on future trends.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Trump policies set to increase rates of lung disease and death, study finds
Strategic angle: Experts warn of ‘attack on Americans’ lungs’ from cuts to health programs and environmental rollbacks.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Ineos Hints Its Smallest SUV Yet Could Arrive Sooner Than Expected
Strategic angle: The smaller Ineos Fusilier project is back on track, with plans for electric and range-extender versions still under consideration.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: PC makers are not ready for the MacBook Neo
Strategic angle: This thing is poised to eat their lunch.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: The biggest names missing from the list of America's top philanthropists
Strategic angle: MacKenzie Scott and many of America's richest are absent from the latest Philanthropy 50 ranking.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Oil holds near $100 as Trump says America ‘has ammunition and plenty of time’ to fight Iran war
Strategic angle: WTI crude saw its biggest weekly gain since the 1980s last week.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Taiwan parliament approves major arms deal with US
Strategic angle: The weapons approved are part of an $11 billion arms package announced by Washington in December.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: 'No-one will hire women' - India's top court rejects menstrual leave petition
Strategic angle: The subject has polarised India for long, though some states and private companies offer menstrual leaves.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: FBI Investigates Attacks in Michigan and Virginia; Senate Passes Housing Bill
Strategic angle: The FBI is looking into two attacks while the Senate moves forward with significant housing legislation.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Porsche Boss Praises Electric 718: 'Great Car'
Strategic angle: The team behind the Boxster and Cayman EVs is 'doing a great job.'
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Poland’s Eurosceptic president vetoes EU funding for defence
Strategic angle: Karol Nawrocki opposes Safe loans, claiming they would give Brussels a say in national security matters
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Prompt-caching – auto-injects Anthropic cache breakpoints (90% token savings)
Strategic angle: Discover how prompt-caching can significantly reduce token usage in AI applications.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Could oil prices really reach $200 a barrel as claimed by Iran?
As the Iran war approaches the two-week mark, energy markets are bracing for a potential 'super shock' with threats from the IRGC.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Stellantis Turns To A German Tuner For Its Chinese EV
Strategic angle: Irmscher's take on the Leapmotor B10 retains the standard 67.1 kWh battery and 218 hp motor.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Apple reduces App Store fees in China to ward off regulators
Strategic angle: Apple is cutting App Store developer fees in China from March 15th, dropping its typical commission from 30% to 25% after discussions with regulators.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Higher price forecasts drive new mining projects
Strategic angle: Increased price expectations are prompting the launch of new mining initiatives.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: Daily Spotlight: Can GDP's Engine Run on $4 Gas?
Strategic angle: Exploring the implications of rising gas prices on economic growth.
Editorial Staff Mar 13
Briefing: White House says it’s ‘done’ with vaccines. MAHA begs to differ
Strategic angle: As Trump political advisers try to move on from vaccine policy debates, MAHA movement insiders push back, calling RFK Jr. supporters vital to GOP's success.
Editorial Staff Mar 13