Ukraine
PODCASTS
Ukraine: We Cannot End Up in a Quasi-Peace Deal
Ukraine seeks a just, lasting peace, ensuring Russia never returns. Strength and international law are key to deterring future aggression.
PODCASTS
UAE First GCC Stop for Ukraine as Relations Soar with CEPA
Ukraine and the UAE strengthen ties through humanitarian aid, trade, and the CEPA agreement, paving the way for post-war recovery and growth.
EUROPE
The Trump Factor: Europe Charts Its Own Path on Defence
Europe boosts defense spending as Trump questions NATO role, sparking security shifts and renewed military cooperation.
Ukraine War
Trump Breaks Rank with Europe at Riyadh on Ukraine
Trump's Riyadh talks with Russia on Ukraine spark tension, bypassing Kyiv and risking a U.S.-Europe rift on future cooperation.
BUSINESS
Ukraine Looks to the GCC at Time of Crisis
UAE-Ukraine CEPA deal slashes tariffs, boosts GDP, and strengthens Gulf ties in key sectors like tech, agriculture, and investment.
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When the Angels Return: How Victoria’s Secret is Shocking the New Era of Beauty
Victoria’s Secret 2025 show marks a bold rebirth: celebrating pregnancy, strength, and diversity in a new era of inclusive beauty.
Syria: Latest Visit Hints at Russia’s Return to Syria
Syria’s new president Ahmed al-Sharaa meets Putin in Moscow, signalling a pragmatic reset as Russia seeks to rebuild influence in the Middle East.
EU: Innovation or Protectionism? New Industrial Strategy Mirrors China
The EU plans to require Chinese firms to share technology for market access, echoing Beijing’s own rules and risking a new era of retaliatory protectionism.
Europe’s AI Factories: Strategic Autonomy or Public Bubble?
As the race to build AI infrastructure accelerates, some experts, including OpenAI’s own chief, warn this investment spree could lead to costly overreach.
Madagascar: A Postcolonial Wave of Francophone Influence Lost
President Rajoelina fled Madagascar on a French military plane as protestors took over the capital. Paris is losing its hold on yet another former territory.