Corruption

A Salacious Scandal at the Heart of the FBI

FBI agents paid for sex while training others to fight trafficking in Asia—scandal sparks outrage and fuels Trump’s calls for reform.

Huawei’s EU MEP Operatives Exposed in Latest Belgian Sting

Second major scandal in three years hits EU Parliament as Huawei lobbying of MEPs exposed; Chinese tech isolated by U.S. and Europe.

Hell No to Hellenic Handling of Train Crash Inquiry

Greek citizens demand justice after the deadly Tempi train crash, as protests erupt across the globe over alleged cover-up, safety failures, and reforms.

EU Accession: Armenia Takes a Leap of Faith

Armenia moves toward EU membership as parliament backs talks, sparking regional tensions and economic challenges in Eurasia.

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Owning the Narrative: Emirati Media

The UAE became a MENA media hub by owning its narrative—building media to shape soft power, not react to criticism.

Geopolitics in the Skies, New Airport in Socotra

Yemen's remote Abd al Kuri island opened its first airport, in the Socotra archipelago, positioning the strategic outpost amid regional rivalries.

Aviation in the Safari: Tanzania’s Coming of Age

 The skies above Julius Nyerere International Airport witness history as Tanzania's first locally assembled Czech-designed aircraft launch commercial operations.

It’s All Change in North America, the Canadian Election

Mark Carney leads polls in this week's Canadian election; U.S. tensions push Ottawa closer to EU amid rising nationalism.

Meloni Rides Out the Transatlantic Storm in Style

With a warm handshake in Washington, Meloni cast herself as Europe's Trump whisperer while tariff thunderclouds gathered over transatlantic trade.