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BUSINESS
Saudi Investment Takes Off: PIF’s Stake in London Heathrow
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and French firm Ardian have acquired a combined 37.6% stake in Heathrow Airport for £3.26 billion, marking a strategic move to expand global infrastructure investments and support the airport's modernization plans.
BUSINESS
From Desert to Global Leader: The UAE
The United Arab Emirates is the most economically competitive country in the Middle East as of 2024. The UAE continues to surpass its Gulf peers, as well as the U.S. and UK, because of business-friendly regulation, economic diversification, and world-class infrastructure.
EUROPE
UK Commits to Defence amid Global Tensions
Britain's plan to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030 reflects its commitment to addressing European and global security threats, particularly in light of escalating tensions with Russia and the need for enhanced NATO contributions, while also expanding military training in Ukraine and strengthening its defense posture in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition
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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.
