Trade
BUSINESS
Sanctions, Fees, and Excuses: Hungary’s Energy Ties to Russia Under Fire
Budapest is importing most of its oil from Russia. Now Trump's sanctions leave Hungary scrambling.
EUROPE
Spain’s War on Clocks: Time to End This Twice-Yearly Ritual?
When millions wake up groggy and out of sync every March and October, something is clearly off with the simple act of telling time.
BUSINESS
New Alliances, Old Tensions: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and the Future of Middle East Security
Israeli jets bomb Doha, killing six during ceasefire talks. Riyadh signs defense pact with Pakistan as Europe eyes stability for the India–Middle East–Europe Corridor and Qatari LNG supplies.
EUROPE
Germany Recalls Ambassador as Georgia Defies EU Pressure
After months of rising tension, Berlin pulled its ambassador from Tbilisi. Brussels has paused talks. An accidental nudge toward Moscow?
BUSINESS
The Great Arctic Thaw Challenges Suez Dominance
As global trade routes see mounting disruption, Beijing offers Moscow a commercial lifeline that could flip European logistics forever.
Popular
Who Painted First? The Illusion of Origins in Europe’s Oldest Cave Art
Neanderthal cave art in Spain dated to 65,000 years ago challenges the idea that Homo sapiens sparked humanity’s first artistic revolution.
EU AI Act Allows Melodies to Choose Collaboration, Not Censorship
Europe leads in AI music ethics as UMG partners with Udio, redefining creativity, copyright, and regulation in the digital age.
Rails Across Continents: The Orient Express and Hejaz Line Revived
Two legendary railway lines, one in Europe and one crossing the Middle East, are being restored in 2025, proving that infrastructure can tell stories across time.
Volume Up: Mamdani Victory is a Wake-Up Call for MAGA
A massive volunteer effort knocking on countless doors proved that in America's largest city, elections are won on the doorstep.
The Real Test of the Abraham Accords: Ceremony vs. Reality
As Washington celebrates a diplomatic photo-op, with the Abraham Accords, middle powers are redefining the Middle East map on their own terms.
