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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.
BUSINESS
NATO: Security Cooperation Requires Economic Stability
The 'NATO Eastern Flank Plan' requires more than military unity: Donahue’s vision risks collapse under US–EU trade wars and tech fragmentation.
Popular
Armenia’s EU Turn is Russia’s Own Making
Armenia's parliament has embraced a European future which Russia's own inertia made almost inevitable.
Ukraine Postpones Elections as Brussels Holds the Line
Zelenskyy brands snap wartime elections a tsunami that would split Ukraine apart, leaving Brussels holding the sharpest check left on Kyiv's power.
Macron Deepens France’s Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia
France's embrace of Saudi Arabia argues that strategic and economic interests now outweigh the human-rights concerns that once made the relationship toxic.
Como Bans Bicycles After Mayor Hit
A mayor's collision with an electric bicycle produced a citywide ban. Can personal misfortune justify policy for everyone else?
EU Cybersecurity Rules Create a New Kind of Cyber Slop
EU cybersecurity rules are expanding just as artificial intelligence multiplies digital threats, leaving companies with more alerts and obligations to process.
