Aviation

After the Raid: Trump, Maduro and Exile Politics

As images of Nicolás Maduro in Manhattan federal court appeared on screens across Madrid on 5 January, Venezuelan exile communities in Europe watched the outcome of an operation that changed the region overnight.

GoVolta €10 Amsterdam-Berlin Route: Promising Start, Limited Scale

Cheap tickets and glossy promises suggest Europe's trains can finally take on planes, yet the realities of infrastructure, price and time tell a more complicated story.

Troubled Waters: Return of Piracy and Somalia’s Governance

With fishing nets coming up empty and governments in conflict, the line between Somali fishermen and pirates is once again dissolving into the sea.

Airbus’ Edge on Boeing is Innovation, Not Government Support

Airbus thrives without political backing, unlike Boeing, relying on strong demand, quality, and independence to outpace rivals.

Carbon Controversy: Djibouti Accused of Greenwashing by Industry Experts

Senior industry experts tell DET: Djibouti’s carbon scheme faces backlash for national airline exemption and a lack of transparency with no climate results.

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Caught in the Crosshairs: Gulf Countries Court a Multipolar Order

As American strikes set the region on fire, the Gulf found that massive wealth bought no seat at the table and its survival called for a whole new orbit.

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.

Qatar’s LNG Shock: When Energy Security Meets Physical Reality

Iranian drones struck Ras Laffan last week, QatarEnergy halted a fifth of global LNG supply, and European gas prices jumped 52% by morning.

Baalbek Clans and the Return of the State

After Salam banned Hezbollah military activities this week, clans across Baalbek-Hermel backed the Lebanese state in terms Beirut rarely hears from that region.

Qatar’s Art Storage Signals Cultural Maturity

In November 2025, Qatar announced the Gulf's largest museum-grade art storage facility, marking a shift from spectacle to stewardship.