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Tiran and Sanafir: Islands at the Heart of Red Sea Security

The Suez Canal and Red Sea routes face crises from Houthi attacks and island disputes, threatening global trade, oil transit, and Egypt’s economy.

Healthy Competition: A New Challenger to the Gulf’s Aviation Titans

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air is throwing a dose of healthy competition in the Gulf’s aviation “Big Three”: Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad.

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From Sweden to Türkiye: The Stark Gender Divide in Unpaid Work

Women in Europe spend 262 minutes daily on unpaid work vs 141 for men, with gaps from 29% in Sweden to 349% in Türkiye.

Judges, Uranium, and Telegram: The New Battlefield of Europe–Russia Rivalry

A World Bank tribunal blocks Niger from selling uranium, while French agents push for censorship in Moldova.

Rats and Economic Neglect: Furry Problems of UK Cities

Across Britain’s streets, rats boldly roam in broad daylight, showing how economic neglect can lead to a growing biological problem.

Europeans Want a ‘Secure, Easy-to-Use, and Free Digital Euro’

Most Europeans want a digital euro that is secure, easy to use, and free, as ECB advances plans for launch by 2029.

The Trump Effect: Europe Under Antifa Lobbying Push

Dutch lawmakers brand Antifa a public enemy. Across Europe, political movements are increasingly viewed as security threats on paper.