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ASEAN Rethinks China Stance after U.S. Trade War

Xi’s visit to Vietnam highlights China’s pivot to ASEAN as the U.S.-China trade war reshapes regional alliances and global supply chains.

Xi Jinping Suggests Stronger China-Vietnam Cooperation for Growth 

President Xi Jinping called for enhanced collaboration between China and Vietnam during a phone call on Wednesday.

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Sofia Celebrates Open Borders While Clinging to Its Currency

While Bulgaria finally dismantles physical barriers to Europe, a dilemma rises: the country opens its doors to travellers but locks its wallet against the euro currency.

The Debate of Rosetta Stone: Egypt Wants Icons, Not Whole Collections

As Egypt renews its demand for the Rosetta Stone and other star objects, Europe can no longer hide behind old arguments about who is best placed to care for ancient treasures.

Caspian Bottleneck: All Roads Lead to Baku

Brussels pours capital into Central Asia to secure resources, but geography dictates that trade routes run through the indispensable Azerbaijani bridge.

Gus Jackson and Europe’s Complicated Memory of Michael Jackson

Europe's enduring enthusiasm for Michael Jackson tribute acts shows how the continent continues to separate cultural memory from moral debate in ways that the United States no longer does.

LaLiga’s Internet Blackouts: Football Controls the Web

LaLiga’s piracy fight now blocks shared IPs, taking down lawful sites and sparking debate over private power in governing Europe’s internet.