This triggered a sharp increase in global energy prices, and oil markets became unstable. Countries such as China, India and Turkey started buying more oil from Russia, increasing its export revenues. This raises the question: does the oil crisis benefit Russia’s war economy?

Chai (the Hindi word for tea), an infusion of black tea leaves, spices, milk and sugar, is an everyday drink consumed by millions of Indians. Its properties are backed by Ayurveda – a whole body system of medicine originating from ancient India – it is part of South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines, and it even represents rebellion against British oppression.

When you walk into a Gen Z bedroom in Egypt today, you may notice a shift. Traditional interiors often featured heavier wooden furniture, ornate detailing and dark tones, but many young people are opting for lighter, simpler and, in some cases, more technologically integrated spaces.

The Drama is the ultimate cross-over of opposites: satire or thriller? The nerve-racking shots and storylines are flawlessly mixed with obscene humor and jokes.

Should an Oscar honour a single role in isolation, or also reflect a wider story about an actor’s career, public image, and cultural moment? The results of the 2026 Oscar night did not fully settle that question

What’s so valuable and special about this movie is that its true message is obscured by a peculiar and terrifying symbol, mixing consuming-like love, with every terrifying aspect of it, with the realities of addiction and the inability to escape one’s nature, and the need to deal with it all together with someone else.