New Sahel Alliance Tariffs Threaten ECOWAS and AfCFTA Goals
West Africa faces rising trade tensions as Sahel states impose new tariffs, disrupting regional unity and sparking economic instability....
Aid, Arms, and Diplomacy: Macron’s Agenda in Sisi’s World
Macron backs Egypt's Gaza plan during visit, signs €262M deals, urges ceasefire, and boosts France’s strategic Middle East ties....
Europe Kna’feh Get Enough of Dubai
Dubai chocolate craze sweeps Europe as pistachio-filled bars spark social media hype, legal battles, and luxury resale market frenzy....
As Algeria and Mali Clash, France Finds New Opening
Algeria–Mali drone dispute triggers airspace closures, deepens regional rifts, and reshapes alliances between the Sahel, France, and Red Sea basin....
Russia Courts Taliban as Great Powers Jostle for Afghanistan
Russia moves to unban the Taliban in Afghanistan as U.S. and China re-engage Kabul, fueling a new Great Game over Afghanistan’s minerals and influence....
Lagarde Bids for Digital Liberation from Wall Street
Lagarde pushes for payment independence as Europe targets Visa, Mastercard dominance amid Trump tariffs and rising digital euro momentum....
Trump Returns to Gulf for First Foreign Trip
Trump’s 2025 Gulf trip targets $1T in deals with Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, boosting U.S. jobs and reshaping global diplomacy....
Don’t Say They: Italy Clamps Down on Gender Ideology
Italy bans gender-neutral symbols like schwa in schools, citing grammar norms, sparking national debate on language and identity....
On the Back Foot: Israel Targets Turkish T4 Base
Türkiye’s missile deployment at Syria’s T4 base sparks Israeli airstrikes, escalating tensions over defense, trade, and regional power....
EU Looks to the Silk Road: First EU-Central Asia Summit
EU launches new Silk Road at Samarkand Summit, boosting green investment and strategic ties across Central Asia amid U.S. retreat....
