Palestine
EUROPE
Macron’s Palestine Gambit: France First G7 Nation to Back Statehood
France’s recognition of Palestine sets a bold G7 precedent, aiming to revive peace talks and reshape European Middle East policy.
EXCLUSIVE
Israeli and Palestinian Peacebuilders Press Macron on Recognition of Palestine
Israeli and Palestinian peace activists urge President Macron to recognise Palestine, pushing for a two-state solution despite rising regional tensions.
BUSINESS
Trump May Have Found His Match in the UAE
Donald Trump visits Abu Dhabi in a new era of US-Gulf diplomacy, blending business with diplomacy in the Middle East, as the UAE redefines U.S.-GCC ties.
Gaza War
The Palestinian Question: A Hopeful Step in the Right Direction
UK, France, and Saudi Arabia coordinate on Israel-Palestine peace efforts, pushing renewed diplomacy for a two-state solution.
WORLD
Un-Intended Consequences: Europe Under a New White House
Nine days into Trump's presidency and Europe is uniting on issues that once seemed intractable for good or for worse.
Popular
Thailand Halves Visa-Free Stays to Reclaim Migration Control
Thailand is discovering that the line between a tourist and a resident cannot be managed with the same visa exemption for everyone.
Berlin’s Drone Accusation Against the Kremlin
Germany's accusation against Moscow lands beside a French warning, a Chinese pledge on nuclear weapons and a new EU push to close defence gaps.
Nordic Compass Weighs Merging Stock Exchanges
Nordic Compass believes four national stock exchanges might attract more capital as a single regional market than as four separate systems.
Why America Sent Its Spy Chief to Moscow?
America's spy chief flew secretly to Moscow this week, and mounting evidence points to one worry shaping his agenda, an atomic Iran built with Russian help.
Dolly Parton Proved Stars Could Avoid Political Tribes
Dolly Parton showed that a public figure could hold strong convictions without turning fame into a partisan loyalty test.
