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BUSINESS
A New Formula Worth Making: Hydrogen, Germany, and the Gulf
Germany boosts hydrogen diplomacy with the UAE, Saudi, and Qatar via Masdar, securing green energy, cutting emissions, and enhancing energy security.
EXCLUSIVE
A Tug of War: Türkiye and its Rivals in Syria
Türkiye emerges as Syria’s dominant power post-Assad, rejecting federalism to block Kurdish autonomy and rival regional influence.
BUSINESS
The GCC in the Heart of Europe: Saudi and Emirati Investment in Real Estate and Tech
Gulf petrodollars shift from real estate to European tech as Saudi and UAE funds invest in startups, golden visas, and strategic assets.
EUROPE
European Recognition: The Abraham Accords Lose Their Silver Lining
Europe backs Palestinian statehood this September, breaking with Israel and reshaping diplomacy beyond the Abraham Accords.
EUROPE
A New Schengen Gulf Style as EU Puts Up Barriers
Gulf states launch unified visa for seamless travel across six nations, as EU border controls rise even in the Schengen amid migration tensions.
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Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab
As Europe funds brilliant laboratories, are datacentre owners harvesting the discoveries?
Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition
A naked golden Trump in Strasbourg shows how statues, once made to flatter rulers, now serve to roast them.
Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred
Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.
Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism
Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.
Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President
Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.
