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WORLD
Unfrozen from the Dead: Taliban Gains First Backer in Russia
Moscow's recognition of the Taliban government breaks four years of international isolation and opens a new chapter in Afghan diplomacy.
EUROPE
Britain Goes Nuclear: Europe’s New Security Leader
When Keir Starmer announced twelve new F-35 fighter jets on Monday, he quietly began Britain's biggest nuclear upgrade in decades.
US-China
International Waters, No More: China’s Taiwan Strait
Seventy-four Chinese warplanes versus one British patrol vessel tells you everything about Beijing's new approach to international waters.
US-China
The Red Wall of China: Western Entanglement Overlooks China’s Strategy
While Europe pours resources into Ukraine and America threatens Iran, China quietly adds 100 nuclear warheads yearly and floods global markets.
BUSINESS
U.S. Sanctions Derailed as China and Iran Go Full Steam Ahead
China and Iran have unveiled a new railway corridor that bypasses the U.S.-controlled sea lanes, deepening their strategic partnership and undermining American efforts to isolate Tehran.
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.
