China
BUSINESS
From Wall Street to Hong Kong: The Great Chinese IPO Shift
Chinese IPOs flee Wall Street as Hong Kong surges, raising $14B in 2025 and cementing its role as Asia’s financial centre.
BUSINESS
China Clamps Down in Lithuania as Vilnius Allows Taiwan Consulate
Beijing's sanctions on two Lithuanian banks expose how economic power becomes a political tool when smaller states stand up to giants like China.
BUSINESS
Qatar to Brussels: No LNG Without Respect
Brussels' ultimatum to Qatar via it's green rules puts European energy security at a crossroads where moral standards meet economic realities in 2025.
LIFESTYLE
Being Paid to Cry? New Year Arrives Early for Chinese Families
Europe offers up to €3,000 per child yearly, while China’s $500 initiative highlights a deep gap in social support for young families.
BUSINESS
A New Wave of Bioethics: The Frontiers of Genetic Engineering
In 2025, genetic editing in bioethics blurs the line between therapy and enhancement, sparking ethical debates on humanity’s future.
Popular
Melania Defends Reputation as Epstein Story Returns
Standing in the White House Grand Foyer this week, Melania Trump delivered a six-minute statement denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein that even her husband did not know was coming.
Operators of Vital Importance: France’s TotalEnergies on Trial
The state-shielded groups now answer for their conduct in lawless foreign territories, as French courts finally weigh strategic value against moral costs.
The North Sea Trades Big Oil for Giant Wind Farm
While Donald Trump rails against turbines, the world's biggest offshore wind farm lands in Norfolk.Â
Rural Europe Pushes Back Against Megafarms
Almost half of Poland’s 2,000 large poultry farms lack EU pollution permits, as Brussels takes Warsaw to court over drinking water failures.
A Vote for the EU and Péter Magyar
Hungary turns a corner as Péter Magyar secures a landslide win, vowing to end corruption and unlock billions in EU funds to rebuild the country's future.
