EU Accession: Armenia Takes a Leap of Faith
Armenia moves toward EU membership as parliament backs talks, sparking regional tensions and economic challenges in Eurasia....
AI Startup Breakthrough: France and UAE Talk the Talk with Le Chat
French AI chatbot Le Chat, fueled by UAE-backed investments in Europe, positions itself as a stiff competitor against DeepSeek and ChatGBT....
Lebanon’s New Government Charts Bold Economic Course
The neww Prime Minister of Lebanon, Nawaf Salam, implements economic and border reforms, with broad political backing....
Money Trumps EU Unity: Old Rivalries Reignite in Eastern Mediterranean
Athens opposes EU-27 member state arms sales to Türkiye, as Italy and France step up fighter jet deals with Türkiye in the eastern Mediterranean....
Mass Protests in Slovakia: Fico’s Friends in the Kremlin
Mass protests erupt in Slovakia as PM Robert Fico's pro-Moscow stance sparks nationwide outrage and EU tensions escalate....
New Zealand Surfed Out of the Pacific: China Waved In
Cook Islands moves closer to China, rejecting New Zealand oversight, as Pacific nations reassess Western aid and alliances....
On a Comedown: The Challenge of Legalising Cartel Cocaine
Colombia’s cocaine production surges as President Petro pushes for legalisation amidst ministerial revolt, cartel violence, and U.S. pressure....
Humanitarian Aid the Latest Victim of Niger Military Junta
Niger expels Red Cross, escalating tensions over humanitarian aid as the military government tightens control on NGOs citing 'national security'....
Europe Falls Out of Love with Tesla: Sales Drop Across the Continent
Once Europe's EV darling, Tesla watches sales and stock wobble while competitors capitalise on Musk's unpopularity in Europe....
UAE Sustains Revenue Growth in Non-Oil Sector in 2025
Diversification efforts in the UAE continue to grow as the non-oil sector expands amidst high growth and export revenues in January 2025....
