Russia
BUSINESS
China and India Refuse Russian Oil Under U.S. Sanctions
U.S. sanctions on Russia's energy sector are starting to bite as Beijing and Delhi consider other sources of oil and gas.
US-China
TikTok’s Future: Ban Suspended, but Rivals Line Up
Trump has become a favourite of the American youth after reviving TikTok although questions remain around TikTok's future and its potential rivals in the U.S. tech market.
EUROPE
Hungary and Slovakia Block EU Sanctions on Georgia
Hungary and Slovakia block EU sanctions on Georgia highlighting divisions across the EU on foreign policy and democratic values.
BUSINESS
We’re Breaking Free: Baltic Energy Independence in 2025
The Baltic states' transition to full energy independence by 2025 underscores the commitment to energy security amidst the backdrop of the war in Ukraine.
BUSINESS
Shadow Fleet Stranded off the Coast of Germany
The stranding of a Russian oil tanker near Germany highlights the environmental and political risks posed by shadow fleets that operate clandestinely to bypass international sanctions.
Popular
September Under Siege: Houthis Shut Down Republican Patriotism
Each September, Houthis launch mass arrests in Sana’a, detaining hundreds for honoring Yemen’s 1962 revolution and silencing calls for freedom.
Georgia’s 26% Reality: Occupied Land and Economics Makes Protest Powerless
A protest extended to the presidential palace in Tbilisi on Saturday. Five people were arrested as Georgians' demand EU accession and Russia's withdrawal.
On Catch-Up: UK Government Plans GPS ID Across Network Rail
UK launches pilot project allowing train passengers to pay fares via smartphone GPS tracking, simplifying travel and modernizing transport.
Britain Closes Its Doors, Portugal Follows: The New Face of European Refugee Policy
Britain's freeze in September on family reunions for refugees is now echoed in Portugal through tighter residency rules that double the wait for citizenship.
Rochdale: Britain Risks Importing America’s Mistakes on Crime and Ethnicity
Britain debates publishing ethnicity statistics whilst convicting seven men for exploiting vulnerable teenagers.
