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A Tug of War: Türkiye and its Rivals in Syria
Türkiye emerges as Syria’s dominant power post-Assad, rejecting federalism to block Kurdish autonomy and rival regional influence.
EUROPE
Malta Shuts the Door on ‘Golden Passports’: Contribution, Not Direct Investment
EU bans Malta golden passport scheme, ruling citizenship can’t be sold, ending years of investment-based nationality sales.
EUROPE
Cyprus Corridor: A Hub Between India and Europe
While yachts ferry panicked Israelis to safety and Modi lands for historic talks, tiny Cyprus finds itself at the heart of Middle East power games.
EUROPE
Demographic Decline: Europe Seeks Quick Fix for Deeper Issues
Europe produces fewer babies each year while supporting more elderly, yet leaders think retirement delays will solve everything.
BUSINESS
Türkiye’s Oil Grab in Somalia: A New Era of Exploitation?
Somalia's oil rush has begun – but with Türkiye taking 90% and chaos looming, who will pay the price for this black gold bonanza?
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.
