Media

Trump’s Empty Lawsuit and the Necessity of the BBC

The resignation of two BBC leaders after a Trump lawsuit threat shows the vulnerability of even legacy media to political and financial pressure

Is Viktor Orbán’s Time in Power Up?

Viktor Orbán faces growing fatigue and a rising rival, Péter Magyar, as Hungary heads to elections that could finally test his long-held power.

Truth, Not Trend: Vatican Digitalises Missionaries to Counter AI Slop

The Vatican battles AI-generated 'faith slop' with real digital missionaries, aiming to reclaim spiritual truth in the age of algorithms.

Weapons Go Viral: The Houthis’ X Rated Marketplace

Western weapons flood Yemen’s black markets as arms dealers use social media to sell rifles, pistols, and grenade launchers.

A Story to be Told by the Author

The UAE became a MENA media hub by building media to shape soft power and to tell its own story of development, diversification, and renewal.

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Europe’s First Moon Steps in a New Space Race

Josef Aschbacher picked a German astronaut for the NASA lunar orbit mission, starting a bigger European push into space exploration powered by fresh budgets and joint projects.

Finland’s Unemployment Paradox: Rising Joblessness, Surprising Calm

Finland recorded 10.3% unemployment in October 2025, the highest figure since 2009, yet public discourse suggests that economic pessimism does not always translate into social despair.

Brussels to Caracas: A Reckoning for European Intelligence

European powers quietly freeze Caribbean intelligence sharing with Washington, fearing their islands sit too close to the line of fire near Venezuela.

Scientology’s Public Relations Push: Community Service as Strategy in Europe

Scientology-backed volunteers boost drug-prevention across France, using community outreach to reshape the group’s public image.

On the Defence: The Militarisation of the Assembly Line

Economic shifts push skilled workers from closing civilian plants to defense factories as Europe ramps spending amid labor shifts.