Trade

On Pause, For Now: EAC Strikes Pause on Kenya’s EU Trade Deal

A quiet courtroom in Arusha upheld African economic unity by enforcing strict adherence to existing regional treaties of the EAC.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Popular

Gen Z Picks Up a Needle: Sewing’s Unlikely Digital-Age Revival

As sewing workshops filled up and repair videos accumulated millions of views on TikTok in late 2025, younger people began turning to analog craft in growing numbers, citing everything from screen fatigue to fast fashion guilt.

Too Many Captains, Too Few Ships: Britain’s New Right

The digital hype of millions of views on X could not mask the lack of a real foundation as competing leaders fought for control over a fragile Britain’s New Right.

Ireland’s Basic Income for Artists Becomes Permanent

As Ireland confirmed in February 2026 that its Basic Income for the Arts scheme would become permanent, creative work moved closer to public infrastructure than private risk.

How Rob Jetten Reclaimed the Dutch Centre

After a season of political chaos, the Netherlands' youngest premier has shown that the centre can hold when it offers real paths forward.

Rats Take Selfies: What One Art Project Says About Life Online

French artist Lignier trains rats to take photos, revealing how reward systems mirror social media conditioning and online performance