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Unfrozen from the Dead: Taliban Gains First Backer in Russia

Moscow's recognition of the Taliban government breaks four years of international isolation and opens a new chapter in Afghan diplomacy.

Old Myths, New Realities: A New Middle East

After Iran's attack on Qatar, the UAE calls for bold regional security reform and lasting peace, urging Trump to lead the way in the Middle East.

Internal Dissent: Are there Disagreements within the Iranian Regime?

After war with Israel and U.S. strikes, Iran’s regime faces a reckoning: damaged nuclear sites, elite deaths, and reformist resurgence.

Britain Goes Nuclear: Europe’s New Security Leader

When Keir Starmer announced twelve new F-35 fighter jets on Monday, he quietly began Britain's biggest nuclear upgrade in decades.

The Red Wall of China: Western Entanglement Overlooks China’s Strategy

While Europe pours resources into Ukraine and America threatens Iran, China quietly adds 100 nuclear warheads yearly and floods global markets.

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Gen Z Picks Up a Needle: Sewing’s Unlikely Digital-Age Revival

As sewing workshops filled up and repair videos accumulated millions of views on TikTok in late 2025, younger people began turning to analog craft in growing numbers, citing everything from screen fatigue to fast fashion guilt.

Too Many Captains, Too Few Ships: Britain’s New Right

The digital hype of millions of views on X could not mask the lack of a real foundation as competing leaders fought for control over a fragile Britain’s New Right.

Ireland’s Basic Income for Artists Becomes Permanent

As Ireland confirmed in February 2026 that its Basic Income for the Arts scheme would become permanent, creative work moved closer to public infrastructure than private risk.

How Rob Jetten Reclaimed the Dutch Centre

After a season of political chaos, the Netherlands' youngest premier has shown that the centre can hold when it offers real paths forward.

Rats Take Selfies: What One Art Project Says About Life Online

French artist Lignier trains rats to take photos, revealing how reward systems mirror social media conditioning and online performance