U.S.
EUROPE
Intellectual Exodus: American Brains Arrive on the Continent
Europe courts top American scientists fleeing political pressure, as the Netherlands and France launch academic freedom initiatives.
EXCLUSIVE
U.S. in Yemen: ‘The Only Way’ is Bombs
U.S. airstrikes target Houthis in Yemen amid rising tensions. Can military action curb their influence, or is a broader strategy needed?
EUROPE
This is a Anglophone’s World: U.S. Mulls Commonwealth Accession
With English now official and Commonwealth ties in play, the U.S. strikes a chord with Anglo-Saxon culture, stepping back from its diverse roots.
US-China
Yonaguni: A New Frontier for China-Taiwan
The militarisation of Yonaguni island amid China-Taiwan tensions sparks debate—security stronghold or geopolitical risk for island residents?
WORLD
Singapore: A Fire to be Put Out
Singapore combats online radicalisation with strict laws, youth programs, and rehabilitation to protect its multicultural harmony.
Popular
McDonald’s AI Christmas Ad Backlash: Audiences Reject Synthetic Sentiment
An AI Christmas advert that told viewers to hide in McDonald's because the holidays are "terrible" has done something many feared: it made people miss imperfect, human-made ads.
Washington’s Freeze on UK Tech Deal Exposes Commerce-First Calculus
Washington's abrupt suspension of the British tech pact confirms a cold reality where trade leverage overrides long-standing Atlantic security commitments.
Spain’s Hunting Accidents Rise: Public Land as Private Shooting Range
Hunting accidents in Spain are rising again, forcing an uncomfortable question: how much risk should the public accept so that a minority can keep its favourite rural pastime?
Economic Diplomacy: Establishing Safety Zones in Ukraine and Lebanon
Negotiators propose turning the volatile front lines of Ukraine and Lebanon into safe commercial hubs, employing trade to secure peace where armies once stood.
French Farmers Block Roads: Disease Control Reveals Europe’s Meat Economy
French farmers blocking motorways over diseased cattle look like a sudden crisis, yet they expose a quieter reality: slaughter has always been central to Europe's food system, just usually out of sight.
