Trade
EUROPE
Under Review: Israel’s Largest Trading Partner Second Guessing Relations
EU launches review of Israel trade deal amid Gaza crisis, citing humanitarian law breaches and growing internal bloc pressure.
WORLD
Delhi and Dhaka Aim to Ball Each Other Out
India-Bangladesh trade tensions spark military alerts, risking regional stability, disrupted exports, and rising China-Pakistan influence.
EUROPE
No Buying Your Way In: Malta’s ‘Golden Passport’ Ruling
EU Court rules Malta’s golden passport scheme violates EU law, ending citizenship-for-investment era across the Union.
EUROPE
Two Peas in a Pod? Reeves Bets on Brussels Over Washington
Crossing the Atlantic with one message but delivering another, UK's Reeves puts EU at top of trade list while courting US favour.
US-China
ASEAN Rethinks China Stance after U.S. Trade War
Xi’s visit to Vietnam highlights China’s pivot to ASEAN as the U.S.-China trade war reshapes regional alliances and global supply chains.
Popular
Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab
As Europe funds brilliant laboratories, are datacentre owners harvesting the discoveries?
Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition
A naked golden Trump in Strasbourg shows how statues, once made to flatter rulers, now serve to roast them.
Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred
Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.
Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism
Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.
Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President
Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.
