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A Hole in One: Bromance, Nostalgia, and Brexit Dividend

When POTUS hosted his Labour counterpart at Turnberry, old allegiances take new forms in a post-Brexit era for old friends.

Ice Queen No More: Icelanders Warm Up to EU Membership

Iceland faces a political reckoning. Nearly three-quarters of Icelanders now want a vote on starting talks to join the European Union (EU).

A Power Grab Masked as Reform: Ukrainians Protest Against Corruption

In Kyiv, thousands chant against a law that hands Ukraine’s graft-busting watchdogs to presidential loyalists otherwise known as corruption.

Malta Shuts the Door on ‘Golden Passports’: Contribution, Not Direct Investment

EU bans Malta golden passport scheme, ruling citizenship can’t be sold, ending years of investment-based nationality sales.

No One is Above the Law: Belgian Police Investigate IDF at Tomorrowland

Israeli suspects in Gaza war crimes were interrogated at Tomorrowland 2025 under Belgium’s universal jurisdiction law.

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Chatham House on Sudan: When Think Tanks Misread Conflicts

Outdated Sudan analyses exaggerate Russian, Iranian, and Islamist threats while overlooking RSF atrocities and real political dynamics.

Democracy is Somaliland’s Greatest Threat as it is it’s Blessing

Somaliland's democracy hinges on addressing internal divides than external posturing. Commentary from Foreign Minister Abdirahman Adam.

What Does it Mean to be a Man?

Redefining masculinity: from silence and toughness to leadership, vulnerability, and community support at Gravity Gym Dubai.

Greece’s Olympic Ghosts Haunt a New Generation of Host Nations

Photographers capture the sight of weeds growing through the stands of Athens' Olympic volleyball arena last year, images that quickly went viral.

The Bar is the Limit: My Lessons From My Journey

Justin Garcia, gymnast and coach at Gravity Dubai, shares fitness lessons, cultural barriers, and mental health insights in part two of this three part series.