China
BUSINESS
A Balancing Act: Serbia Strengthens Ties with China
Serbia continues to balance relations between Beijing and Brussels as the EU fears Chinese influence may jeopardise future accession plans in the Balkans.
EUROPE
EU Eyes Countermeasures on Chinese Foul Play
The EU is considering countermeasures against China’s procurement practices that hinder access for European medical device manufacturers.
US-China
TikTok’s Future: Ban Suspended, but Rivals Line Up
Trump has become a favourite of the American youth after reviving TikTok although questions remain around TikTok's future and its potential rivals in the U.S. tech market.
BUSINESS
Diego-Garcia Deal Hangs in the Balance
The fate of the Indian Ocean’s militarised islands hangs in the balance as the U.S. delays a deal on the British handover to Mauritius.
BUSINESS
UAE Unlocks Opportunities in the African Continent
The UAE and Kenya sign a groundbreaking trade pact, unlocking billion-dollar opportunities for East Africa.
Popular
Scientology’s Public Relations Push: Community Service as Strategy in Europe
Scientology-backed volunteers boost drug-prevention across France, using community outreach to reshape the group’s public image.
On the Defence: The Militarisation of the Assembly Line
Economic shifts push skilled workers from closing civilian plants to defense factories as Europe ramps spending amid labor shifts.
Trafficked Antiquities: Where Southern Europe’s Treasures Actually Go
Global police dismantle a long-running antiquities trafficking network, seizing 3,000 looted artefacts worth over €100 million.
British Virgin Islands Hit by FATF Grey List
The British Virgin Islands, a tiny territory where businesses outnumber residents ten to one, holding billions in wealth within a system designed for silence.
EU Perception Shift: Albania Gains Ground While Croatia Appears Unsettled
No headline about European enlargement ever mentions temperament, yet it often shapes perceptions behind closed doors.
