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Is the Line Secure? Austria WhatsApp Surveillance Law

While Europe, specifically Austria, debates surveillance rights, every diplomatic WhatsApp message flows through servers controlled by Silicon Valley.

Musk’s X is Turning into an Empty Nest

Major institutions are walking out from the X platform, as social networks shift from public agoras to political arenas.

Two Sides of the Same Coin: Gender Under the Taliban and Trump

International courts seek top Taliban leaders' arrest over gender "persecution" as rights crackdown spreads from Kabul to Washington.

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Delayed Gratification, No More: France’s Fintech Boom

French fintech apps promise wealth through smartphones. Are millions swapping traditional saving for risky gambling?

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.

Seal of Approval: EU Delists UAE from Financial Watchlist

EU removes UAE from high-risk AML list after major financial reforms, paving way for deeper trade ties and strategic Gulf-EU cooperation.

Un-Detected: Russia’s Silent Assault on the Baltics

When midnight strikes on the Baltics, Russian ships drift dangerously close to cables that power Europe's digital economy.

Emotionless Yet Cultured: Banknotes Adopt Cultural Symbols

Banknotes worldwide are ditching famous faces for cultural symbols, reshaping national identity from the UK to Japan and Australia.