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Iran’s New Proxies: Sweden and Germany

Sweden and Germany crack down on 'Islamic Centres' over alleged Iranian espionage, sparking debates on national security, religious freedom, and diplomacy.

Norwegian Energy Nationalism Threatens Britain’s Net Zero

As Norway's government crumbles over energy exports, Britain's lights flicker in the shadow of European energy nationalism.

Germany Upsets La Bella Vita With the Mafia

A German tabletop game about Sicilian mafia wars ignites a firestorm of Italian anger and cultural sensitivity.

The Kremlin Manipulates AI to Sway German Vote

Artificial intelligence becomes a propaganda tool as Russia deploys 102 fake websites targeting German voters in the run up to the German election.

Take Fire: Germany Enacts Laws to Shoot Down ‘Russian’ Drones

Germany’s cabinet has recently introduced new regulations that permit the military to shoot down suspicious drones near military installations or critical infrastructure.

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Starmer to China: Growth Now, Alliances Later

Keir Starmer visits Beijing with UK business leaders as Europe accelerates trade deals to hedge U.S. pressure and slow domestic growth.

Davos Turns Peace Into a Punchline

At the world's most exclusive business forum, a billionaire turned a peace initiative into a punchline about territorial conquest.

Ukraine Talks in Abu Dhabi: Land for Peace

At Abu Dhabi talks, Zelenskyy put land first as Ukraine, Russia and the US met, with Washington saying peace talks near a deal.

TikTok Acquisition: Governance Versus Everyday Life

TikTok’s outage exposed how deeply the feed shapes daily life, as US acquisition debates raise questions of control.

Nile Power Struggles Boil Up

Ethiopia is projecting power in the air and along the Nile as a sudden regional split forces Egypt to navigate an altered territory.