Trade
BUSINESS
UAE-EU CEPA: 27 Deals for the Price of One
UAE and EU launch CEPA talks, deepening trade ties as global power shifts east and multipolar networks reshape world commerce.
EUROPE
Dolce Diplomacy: Charles Doubles Down on UK-EU Ties
King Charles visits Italy to boost UK-EU ties post-Brexit, using royal diplomacy to promote defence, culture, and green cooperation.
US-China
Trumping Old Patterns: South America Re-Calibrates East
The ancient Silk Road finds new tributaries in South America as China's investment tsunami washes away decades of U.S. economic dominance in the region.
BUSINESS
New Silk Road? Italy Turns East with UAE’s $40B Boost
Gulf wealth brokers are finding comfort in dolce la vita as the United Arab Emirates pledged $40 billion to business sectors in Italy.
BUSINESS
A Line of Money: Israel Claims Türkiye is the New Iranian Proxy
From Istanbul to Beirut, suitcases stuffed with cash flow under watchful eyes as Israel accuses Türkiye of helping Iran bankroll Hezbollah's recovery.
Popular
Chatham House on Sudan: When Think Tanks Misread Conflicts
Outdated Sudan analyses exaggerate Russian, Iranian, and Islamist threats while overlooking RSF atrocities and real political dynamics.
Democracy is Somaliland’s Greatest Threat as it is it’s Blessing
Somaliland's democracy hinges on addressing internal divides than external posturing. Commentary from Foreign Minister Abdirahman Adam.
What Does it Mean to be a Man?
Redefining masculinity: from silence and toughness to leadership, vulnerability, and community support at Gravity Gym Dubai.
Greece’s Olympic Ghosts Haunt a New Generation of Host Nations
Photographers capture the sight of weeds growing through the stands of Athens' Olympic volleyball arena last year, images that quickly went viral.
The Bar is the Limit: My Lessons From My Journey
Justin Garcia, gymnast and coach at Gravity Dubai, shares fitness lessons, cultural barriers, and mental health insights in part two of this three part series.
