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Tartus: Syria Eyes Up European and Emirati Integration

UAE's $800M Tartus port deal signals Syria’s shift from Russian military reliance to Gulf-European economic integration.

Carbon Controversy: Djibouti Accused of Greenwashing by Industry Experts

Senior industry experts tell DET: Djibouti’s carbon scheme faces backlash for national airline exemption and a lack of transparency with no climate results.

An Arabian Dream: Dubai to Mumbai by Train

A underwater train, Dubai to Mumbai resurfaces in headlines, but engineering, funding, and diplomacy keep it firmly in the concept phase.

UAE Unlocks Opportunities in the African Continent

The UAE and Kenya sign a groundbreaking trade pact, unlocking billion-dollar opportunities for East Africa.

Turbulence: Aviation in 2024

The aviation industry faced a turbulent 2024, grappling with geopolitical conflicts, economic strains, and climate disruptions, underscoring the urgent need for innovation and collective action to ensure safer skies in 2025.

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Under-the-Sea: America First Leaves AUKUS Partners Adrift

Trump’s Pentagon review unsettles AUKUS allies—UK & Australia risk losing U.S. submarine support as America First drives defence shift.

The New Syria: Russia, China, and NATO Fight for Dominance

Russia, China, and NATO vie for control of melting sea routes, energy, and rare earths in a contentious battle of geopolitics.

The Éparses Islands: A Life Jacket Worth Saving

France’s stance on the Éparses Islands is crumbling as China, India, and Russia eye influence. Smart diplomacy now beats clinging to colonial claims.

Musical Chairs: Rwanda Quits ECCAS’ in Africa’s Latest Party Trick

Rwanda quits ECCAS after blocked presidency, exposing how political disputes and national interests now drive African regional bloc survival.

Russia Bunkers Down in Libya, European Assets on the Line

Just 1,000 kilometers from Italy, Russia is quietly building its next front against Europe while Brussels remains fixated on Ukraine's endless war.