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Empty Promises, and Excuses: Labour’s Tax U-Turn is a Mess
A few months after an election victory, millions of people are left wondering how quickly campaign promises can evaporate.
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Capitulation by Trade: Why the EU-US Deal Serves Nobody Well
When Brussels agreed to a 15% trade tariff this week, European officials chose expedience over economic sense.
BUSINESS
Oman: Rentier State No More
Oman breaks Gulf tradition with first-ever income tax on top earners, marking a bold step toward post-oil economic transformation.
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Bahrain’s Economic Reforms: On Pause For Now
Bahrain’s economic reforms face delays amid public backlash, risking prolonged deficits while balancing fiscal sustainability.
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Qatar’s Art Storage Signals Cultural Maturity
In November 2025, Qatar announced the Gulf's largest museum-grade art storage facility, marking a shift from spectacle to stewardship.
Nicki Minaj and the Attention Economy
On 28 January 2026, Nicki Minaj pledged up to $300,000 at Trump's Accounts Summit and received a Gold Card visa hours later.
IRGC Blacklisting: Europe’s Iran Policy U-Turn
Brussels punishes Tehran through the same lens that Washington uses to view its fleet as the diplomacy Europe once championed fades into a memory.
Gold: Quiet Return in a Distrustful World
Central banks are buying gold again. An old instinct resurfaced in a world tired of promises.
Zoom Out: France Switches to Sovereign Video Call App
France is making a homegrown platform to secure its digital future. The real test: will civil servants fully adopt it?
