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Europe Drops the Passport Stamp for Good
Schengen passport stamps end next month, replaced by fingerprints and facial scans for more than 60 nationalities including the UK, US, and Australia.
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Why Belgium Revived the Lumumba Murder Trial
A Brussels court sent Étienne Davignon, 93, to trial this week for Lumumba's 1961 killing, the first Belgian official prosecuted for it in 65 years.
Britain’s Creative Industries Beat the AI Scraping Machine
Britain dropped its AI copyright opt-out plan this week after Elton John, Thom Yorke and 88 per cent of respondents all said the same thing: no.
Could AI Follow the Metaverse Into Oblivion?
On 18 March, Meta announced it was shutting down Horizon Worlds, meaning the app will vanish from Quest hardware by 15 June but why?
Aramco Says the Oil Market is Running Out of Room
Brent touched $120 in recent weeks, inventories hit a five-year low, and Aramco CEO said the consequences would be catastrophic if Hormuz stays closed much longer.
The Iran War Splits the BalkansÂ
At a forum in Baku this week, former Balkan presidents warned Trump is failing on Iran, while back home Albania found itself on the front line of the same war.
Out-classed: Chalamet Takes on Europe’s Classical Arts
With the Oscars five days away, Timothée Chalamet managed to unite the opera world, the ballet world, and his own family against a single offhand remark.
EUROPE
Foreign Groups Launch Multi-Front AI Attack Against France
Fake clips now trick world leaders as AI turns a local protest into a tool for groups that want to cause chaos and damage how a whole nation's economy runs.
PODCASTS
Talking Diplomacy at a Time of War
As the war in Ukraine drags on with the third anniversary looming this month, H.E. Dmytro Senik and I discuss Ukraine's relationship with the UAE, the GCC, and the Russia-Iran axis.
PODCASTS
Digital Bridges: Austria and the UAE
Austria’s Ambassador to the UAE, Dr. Etienne Berchtold, discusses digital bridges, education, and people-to-people ties driving innovation between Austria and the UAE.
BUSINESS
Airports as Warning Signs, Theory into Practise
Over 2,000 flights were cancelled in a single day and Flightradar24 crashed from traffic following the strikes on Iran.
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Exclusive: Recognition, Somalia, and Normalisation
Somaliland's Foreign Minister sits down with DET in Hargeisa, touching on sovereignty, recognition, and normalisation whilst championing stability in the Horn.
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BUSINESS
Adapting to New Realities: Sweden’s Military Strategy In Flux
Sweden boosts Arctic military, economic, and strategic presence amid global competition for resources and security.
EUROPE
U.S. Wants Türkiye to Hand Back Enigmatic Jet Gear
As Washington reclaims F-35 gear from Türkiye, fears grow that America's prized fighter jets come with a hidden kill switch only the Pentagon controls.
PODCASTS
Talking Diplomacy at a Time of War
As the war in Ukraine drags on with the third anniversary looming this month, H.E. Dmytro Senik and I discuss Ukraine's relationship with the UAE, the GCC, and the Russia-Iran axis.
EXCLUSIVE
Exclusive: Recognition, Somalia, and Normalisation
Somaliland's Foreign Minister sits down with DET in Hargeisa, touching on sovereignty, recognition, and normalisation whilst championing stability in the Horn.
EXCLUSIVE
Zainabiyyat: The Houthi’s Veil of Truth
The Zainabiyyat: Houthi female battalions weaponise gender, enforce repression, and transform Yemen’s internal security landscape amidst Yemen's ongoing war.
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Why is Somaliland Strategically Important to the United States?
The strategic location, democracy, and security role of Somaliland makes the de facto state a key U.S. ally. Will Trump recognise its sovereignty in 2025?
EUROPE
Why Belgium Revived the Lumumba Murder Trial
A Brussels court sent Étienne Davignon, 93, to trial this week for Lumumba's 1961 killing, the first Belgian official prosecuted for it in 65 years.
EUROPE
Britain Must Build Defence Tech at Home
Britain promises battle-ready forces by 2027, yet relies on foreign firms to build the quantum computers and AI that will decide future wars.
EUROPE
Stalemate in Cyprus: Talks Yield No Breakthrough
Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders' talks on new border crossings stall on the backdrop of concerns over US arms sales.
EUROPE
Memories of Independence: Seventy Years On
Seventy years after Toussaint Rouge, the War of Independence remains a powerful symbol of anti-colonial resistance.
Europe
EUROPE
The Iran War Splits the BalkansÂ
At a forum in Baku this week, former Balkan presidents warned Trump is failing on Iran, while back home Albania found itself on the front line of the same war.
France: The End of Macron’s Middle Ground
The tallies from the municipal ballots gave the political fringes a triumph that the French establishment had not planned for.
Great Again: Europe’s Place in the Global Order
Europe’s gas shock reveals cost of hesitation as the US, Russia and China reshape power while the EU struggles to act decisively.
Sánchez Says No to War. Washington Says Pay for It Anyway.
When Trump threatened to cut all trade with Spain this week for refusing to open its bases for strikes on Iran, Sánchez replied in three words: No to war.
Dubai After Iran: Young Professionals Relocate for Speed, Not Sunshine
Dubai added 53,000 new member companies in FY25, as younger professionals treat relocation as a career strategy: something that will sustain beyond the sparks of war.
Too Many Captains, Too Few Ships: Britain’s New Right
The digital hype of millions of views on X could not mask the lack of a real foundation as competing leaders fought for control over a fragile Britain’s New Right.
Ireland’s Basic Income for Artists Becomes Permanent
As Ireland confirmed in February 2026 that its Basic Income for the Arts scheme would become permanent, creative work moved closer to public infrastructure than private risk.
Business
BUSINESS
Aramco Says the Oil Market is Running Out of Room
Brent touched $120 in recent weeks, inventories hit a five-year low, and Aramco CEO said the consequences would be catastrophic if Hormuz stays closed much longer.
Gulf War Dismantles the West’s Russia Sanctions Regime
The Iran war gave Moscow oil revenues, diplomatic standing, and the quiet satisfaction of watching Washington undo four years of sanctions.
Stuttgart Voters Punish Merz as Energy Prices Surge
In the industrial heart of Germany, rising energy costs and a sudden war have triggered a surprise election win that hints voters are reaching a breaking point.
Trump Doubles Down on Regime Change in CubaÂ
The White House is placing a risky bet on toppling the regime in Cuba as an expensive war in Iran and a restless electorate threaten GOP 2028.
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LIFESTYLE
Europe Drops the Passport Stamp for Good
Schengen passport stamps end next month, replaced by fingerprints and facial scans for more than 60 nationalities including the UK, US, and Australia.
EUROPE
Why Belgium Revived the Lumumba Murder Trial
A Brussels court sent Étienne Davignon, 93, to trial this week for Lumumba's 1961 killing, the first Belgian official prosecuted for it in 65 years.
LIFESTYLE
Britain’s Creative Industries Beat the AI Scraping Machine
Britain dropped its AI copyright opt-out plan this week after Elton John, Thom Yorke and 88 per cent of respondents all said the same thing: no.
Popular
Adapting to New Realities: Sweden’s Military Strategy In Flux
Sweden boosts Arctic military, economic, and strategic presence amid global competition for resources and security.
U.S. Wants Türkiye to Hand Back Enigmatic Jet Gear
As Washington reclaims F-35 gear from Türkiye, fears grow that America's prized fighter jets come with a hidden kill switch only the Pentagon controls.
Talking Diplomacy at a Time of War
As the war in Ukraine drags on with the third anniversary looming this month, H.E. Dmytro Senik and I discuss Ukraine's relationship with the UAE, the GCC, and the Russia-Iran axis.
Exclusive: Recognition, Somalia, and Normalisation
Somaliland's Foreign Minister sits down with DET in Hargeisa, touching on sovereignty, recognition, and normalisation whilst championing stability in the Horn.
Zainabiyyat: The Houthi’s Veil of Truth
The Zainabiyyat: Houthi female battalions weaponise gender, enforce repression, and transform Yemen’s internal security landscape amidst Yemen's ongoing war.
Why is Somaliland Strategically Important to the United States?
The strategic location, democracy, and security role of Somaliland makes the de facto state a key U.S. ally. Will Trump recognise its sovereignty in 2025?
Houthis Recruit Military Yemenis for Russian Frontlines in New Development
The latest batch of Houthi fighters arrive on Russian frontlines as relations deepen with Moscow, whilst President Trump designates Houthis FTO.
Gaza, Genocide, and Comedy, Right?
Comedian Mina Liccione on faith, Gaza, and why laughter is resistance: balancing art, truth, and healing with higher purpose.
Looking for a Better Life: African Migrants Under Houthi Trafficking
Houthi recruitment of African migrants in Yemen surges, after the 7th of October, fueling forced labour, child soldiers, and human rights abuses.
Two Arteries, One Lifeline:Â Somaliland and Taiwan Talk Maritime Cooperation
Somaliland and Taiwan deepen ties amid Chinese pressure, defending sovereignty and maritime trade routes from Red Sea to East Asia.
