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Briefing: Romanian Foreign Minister in Kyiv on Bucha Anniversary

Strategic angle: Oana Țoiu joins EU ministers to commemorate the four-year anniversary of the Bucha massacre.

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Briefing: India news: New Delhi urges Hormuz reopening at UK-hosted summit

Strategic angle: At a meeting of over 60 countries, India calls for de-escalation in the Gulf after losing mariners in attacks on merchant shipping.

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Briefing: Europe, NATO under pressure over Iran war: 'Trump strong with the weak and weak with the strong'

Strategic angle: Hélène Conway-Mouret discusses the impact of Trump's Iran war strategy on European security.

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Briefing: 'He wasn't convincing to the world and to the American people', former US ambassador to NATO says

Strategic angle: Ivo Daalder critiques Trump's address, highlighting its lack of persuasiveness.

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Briefing: Trump undermining NATO by creating doubt about US commitment, Macron says

Strategic angle: The US president has repeatedly criticized Western partners for not responding to his call for a naval force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Briefing: ‘Dumbest alliance break-up in history’: Trump threatens to leave NATO

Strategic angle: Donald Trump reiterates his threat to withdraw the U.S. from NATO, calling it a significant mistake.

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Briefing: Trump says he's considering pulling U.S. out of 'paper tiger' NATO

Strategic angle: The President's comments are the latest threat to America's allies after their reluctance to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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US embassy in Venezuela formally resumes operations after seven-year closure

The US has reopened its embassy in Venezuela, marking a significant shift in diplomatic relations after years of operating from Colombia.

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Briefing: Denver sets NWSL attendance record at Mile High

Strategic angle: Denver Summit set the NWSL attendance record in their inaugural home game, bringing in a crowd of 63,004 against the Washington Spirit.

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Briefing: Trump administration sidelines, threatens Europe in Iran war: EU flounders in new world order

Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump issues stark warnings to European nations regarding their role in the Iran conflict, raising concerns about NATO's future.

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Briefing: The Ghost Camaro Got Humanitarian Aid Into A War Zone When The United Nations Could Not

Strategic angle: Helge Meyer navigated a blockade in an iconic Camaro to deliver aid where traditional channels failed.

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Briefing: South Africa excluded from G7 summit due to boycott threats from US

Strategic angle: Tensions rise as South Africa is left out of the G7 summit following US pressure.

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Briefing: NATO Secretary General Annual Report for 2025 Released

Strategic angle: NATO's European allies and Canada boost defense spending by 20% in 2025, according to Mark Rutte's report.

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Briefing: Facing European cold shoulder, Ukraine turns to Middle East partners

Strategic angle: Amid blocked EU aid and stalled diplomatic talks, Ukraine seeks new alliances in the Middle East.

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Briefing: Melania Trump shares the spotlight with a robot at an education and technology event

Strategic angle: The robot accompanied the first lady to the White House East Room for the final day of a summit she had convened with counterparts from around the world.

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Hungary's foreign minister admits calling Lavrov during key EU meetings

Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó confirms regular communication with Russian counterpart during private EU discussions.

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Briefing: Japan says Chinese Embassy break-in 'regrettable'

Strategic angle: A soldier's break-in at the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo exacerbates already tense diplomatic relations over Taiwan.

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Briefing: US 'shifts' towards diplomacy with Iran ahead of midterms

Strategic angle: Hopes rise for a de-escalation in tensions as the US engages in talks with Tehran.

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US ambassador says failing to implement EU-US trade deal 'economic malpractice'

Concerns raised over the economic implications of not advancing the trade agreement.

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Briefing: Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran

Strategic angle: America may be a nation at war, but the president's activities have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing toward the surreal.