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Suez on Rails: China is Changing the Map

China’s “Suez Canal on Rails” aims to speed Asia-Europe trade via Chongqing, bypassing sea chokepoints and reshaping global logistics.

Kazakhstan: Wiring the Next Energy Superhighway from a New Socket

While Europe's lights flicker, the UAE is wiring Central Asia's energy future through Kazakhstan, as the EU struggles to find ground.

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Who Really Holds the Power in Europe’s Energy Supply?

US and Qatar threaten LNG cuts over the EU’s new sustainability law, exposing Europe’s energy reliance as it accelerates its green transition.

Egypt: The Grand Egyptian Museum and the Age of Monumental Culture

On 1 November 2025, Egypt opened the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza after two decades of construction as Sisi hopes tourism can revive Cairo's economy.

Empty Promises, and Excuses: Labour’s Tax U-Turn is a Mess

A few months after an election victory, millions of people are left wondering how quickly campaign promises can evaporate.

No Longer Child’s Play: Shein and Europe’s Digital Coming-of-Age

It took a doll listed on a global marketplace to drag the debate about online age verification into the harsh light of a real-world scandal.

Phone Fraud in Europe Surges with Instant Payments Rollout

Europe sees a growing crisis as phone fraudsters steal nearly a billion dollars annually by tricking victims into rapid money transfers.