Topic

World

353 articles

What Did Harald V Actually Leave Behind for Norway?

King Harald V of Norway has died at 89, ending a 35-year reign defined by his marriage to a commoner and his fight for an inclusive society. His legacy transiti…

World Politics King Harald V

Inese Kalvane · Aug 29, 2026 • 08:42

Can Iceland Join the EU Without Surrendering Its Fish?

On 29 August 2026, Icelanders head to the polls to decide whether to reopen EU membership negotiations, a question left unresolved since the 2008 financial coll…

Politics World Iceland

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 29, 2026 • 07:31

Trump's Venezuela concession: control dressed as partnership

A deep dive into the 2026 concession granting a US-managed venture controlling interest over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil for a century. The deal, born …

Politics World Venezuela

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 29, 2026 • 06:16

Is Renaming Lake Ontario Worth a 400-Year-Old Treaty?

Executive Order 14420 has officially rechristened Lake Ontario as 'Lake America,' a move that ignores 400 years of history and a very annoyed Canadian governmen…

Politics World Lake Ontario

Tony Varga · Aug 28, 2026 • 14:40

Will Mette-Marit's Absence Cost Norway Its Monarchy?

King Harald V has died at 89, triggering an immediate constitutional succession for King Haakon VIII. However, the new monarch faces a declining 68% approval ra…

World Politics Norway

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 28, 2026 • 11:30

Yayoi Kusama Painted Until 97 — and Never Stopped

Yayoi Kusama’s death at 97 marks the end of an era for the artist who taught the world to see through dots. From her struggles in 1960s New York to becoming a g…

Entertainment World Yayoi Kusama

Tuuli Rebane · Aug 27, 2026 • 07:29

Can Nepal Survive What No Himalayan Treaty Covers?

On August 26, 2026, an ice-rock avalanche erased 430 MW of Nepal's power and a vital trade bridge. This disaster highlights the dangerous absence of a transboun…

World Environment Politics

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 26, 2026 • 17:08

Ratcliffe's Moscow Trip Sent a Message State Can't

A U.S. C-17 landing in Moscow signals a shift in the undeclared war between Washington and the Kremlin. From secret drone files to the deployment of 'doomsday p…

Politics World John Ratcliffe

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 26, 2026 • 08:42

Can secondary sanctions reach a refinery outside Lyon?

Operation Economic Outcast forces European financial institutions into a binary choice: trade with Iran or maintain access to the U.S. dollar. With an August 30…

Finance World Politics

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 25, 2026 • 11:09

Can Syria's Economy Move Before Its Banks Do?

The removal of Syria's State Sponsor of Terrorism status in 2026 marks the end of a 47-year era of isolation. While $28 billion in investments have been pledged…

World Finance Syria

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 25, 2026 • 06:15

Can Ukraine's Own Missiles Outlast the Donor's Veto?

Ukraine is shifting from borrowing weapons to building a domestic long-range arsenal capable of reaching 3,000 kilometres. By manufacturing systems like the Hri…

World Technology Ukraine

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 24, 2026 • 17:11

Can Ukraine's New Command Structure Outlast the War?

The 2026 reshuffle in Kyiv saw the removal of both the Defence Minister and Commander-in-Chief in a single week. This transition signals the end of a technocrat…

Politics World Ukraine

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 24, 2026 • 11:08