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Oman: Rentier State No More

Oman breaks Gulf tradition with first-ever income tax on top earners, marking a bold step toward post-oil economic transformation.

Universities Pay the Price for Anti-Migration Politics

Politicians celebrate lower student visa numbers while university staff clear out their desks and students wonder if they'll graduate.

Schengen: Freedom of Movement No More?

Schengen under strain: EU faces rising border controls, migration pressures, and terror threats, testing free movement and unity.

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Americas First: Monroe Doctrine on a Budget

A $52 million aid reroute favouring friendly Latin American capitals turns Washington's hemispheric obsession into budget policy and hands Europe the bill.

AfD Rise as Germany’s Twin Elections Squeeze Merz’s Coalition

Berlin's leftward swing and the east's rightward lurch have squeezed Friedrich Merz's coalition, leaving Germany's political centre struggling to manoeuvre.

Greenland Keeps Danish Sovereignty as U.S. Control Deepens

A territory can keep its flag, parliament and legal status while still depending so heavily on an ally that sovereignty starts to feel like a technicality.

France’s Fuel Crisis Collides with the Upcoming Budget

Fuel anger is spreading just as the French government prepares billions in savings for its most difficult budget yet.

Europe Cannot Decide How Much It Wants Canada

A snubbed invitation, a hasty reversal, and a visa-free proposal offer a gauge of how far Canada's tilt toward Europe has already travelled.