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EU Builds New Economic Bridges

Brussels is signing deals from Latin America to Southeast Asia, with the Mercosur pact now in force and negotiations with India, Australia and Mexico concluded.

Ahmet Balakan · August 28, 2026

Germany Seeks a New Growth Model

After two years of near-stagnation, Germany's GDP grew 0.2% in Q2 2026, but the recovery is fragile as the country grapples with high energy costs and competition from China.

Ahmet Balakan · August 28, 2026

Dutch Agriculture Powers Trade

Agricultural exports hit a record €137.5 billion in 2025, up 8.4%, and now account for 20.7% of total Dutch goods exports, the highest share since 2001.

Zhansaya Nurlanovna · August 28, 2026

Europe’s New Dividing Lines

Defence spending across the EU is set to hit €454bn in 2026, with 23 member states already meeting the 2% GDP threshold, but priorities diverge sharply.

Ahmet Balakan · August 28, 2026

Small Ports, Big Economic Impact

Ports are now central to EU economic security, with Malta and Slovenia exemplifying how strategic location can drive national competitiveness.

Ahmet Balakan · August 28, 2026

NOBEL SUSTAINABILITY TRUST INVITES MARYAM NAWAZ SHARIF TO 2026 SUMMIT

Saadia Ajbaili · August 28, 2026

Malaysia’s Tigers Try to Close the Gap at Hockey World Cup

For Malaysia’s men’s hockey team, competing at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 in Brussels represents more than another appearance on the international stage. It is an opportunity to measure the progress of Malaysian hockey against some of the strongest teams in the world, while carrying the ambitions of an entire continent.

Olha Pashchenko · August 27, 2026

"We Want to Make Malaysia Proud": Speedy Tigers' Mohd Fitri Bin Saari on the Road to the Top Ten

In an exclusive interview, Malaysian national hockey team forward Mohd Fitri Bin Saari (jersey No. 7) speaks about his side's ambitions to break into the world's top ten, the tough test awaiting them against European heavyweights, and the family motivation driving him forward.

Dmytro Melnyk · August 27, 2026

Malaysia’s “Speedy Tigers” Take on the World Stage: Ambassador Highlights Team Spirit and Belgian Support

BRUSSELS — Malaysia’s national hockey team, known as the “Speedy Tigers,” arrived in Belgium with a young squad, high expectations and the ambition of competing among the world’s best. For Dato’ Mohd Khalid Abbasi Abdul Razak, Ambassador of Malaysia to Belgium and the European Union, the team’s participation in the Hockey World Cup is about more than results on the field. It is also a moment of national pride and an opportunity to showcase Malaysia on the international stage.

Olha Pashchenko · August 27, 2026

Malaysia’s Speedy Tigers Showcase Determination and Competitive Spirit on the International Stage

Malaysia’s national men’s hockey team, the Speedy Tigers, demonstrated resilience, attacking quality and a strong competitive spirit during their campaign at the 2026 FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup in Belgium, facing a demanding field of international opponents and producing several performances that underlined the team’s ability to compete at the highest level.

Olha Pashchenko · August 27, 2026

Regional Powers Rethink Libya

Ankara's new 'One Libya' policy includes direct talks with Haftar's camp, while Cairo reopens channels with Tripoli, signaling a shift from proxy rivalry to pragmatic engagement.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

Putin’s Long Rule Faces a New Test

Yabloko's exclusion from the ballot highlights how the war has narrowed legal opposition, leaving only Kremlin-approved parties in the vote.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

Wars Reshape Global Trade

Global merchandise trade grew 3.2% in early 2026, but Middle East shipping disruptions and Black Sea grain shocks are expected to hit harder in coming data.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

China and U.S. Compete to Reinvent Agriculture

China's new plan targets 725 million tonnes of grain by 2030, while U.S. exports hit $171 billion in 2025.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

Zero Waste Becomes a Global Policy

The UN's Advisory Board on Zero Waste has selected 20 cities to pilot waste prevention and circular production systems, aiming to replicate successful models globally.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

Climate Powers Choose Different Paths

The EU's binding 90% cut by 2040 contrasts with China's industrial strategy and US deregulation, creating a fragmented global approach.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

Pakistan Invests in Nuclear Fuel Security

The Rs60 million allocation for uranium exploration in Bannu Basin and Kohat Plateau is part of a broader strategy to tap into an estimated $7 trillion mineral wealth, though large-scale extraction will need foreign investment.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

China Builds Power Beyond Its Borders

Beijing's strategy blends trade, infrastructure, and diplomacy, with Xi Jinping set to attend the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan and visit Egypt for the first time in a decade.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

Who Could Lead a Future Turkic Union?

Türkiye has the largest population, most diversified economy, and NATO's second-largest military, but may need partners to lead a future union.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

NATO’s Ankara Agenda Moves Into Action

NATO leaders pledged €70 billion in military aid for Ukraine in 2026, with European allies and Canada now funding the majority of security assistance.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

World Cup Boosts U.S. Local Economies

Bank of America data shows card spending in host cities rose 5% year-on-year, with visitor spending up over 17%.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026

Migration Crises Are Shifting Across the Globe

Ceuta's crisis highlights shifting pressure points, with thousands stranded in the Spanish enclave after mass crossings.

Ahmet Balakan · August 27, 2026