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The 2026 Petro-Shock: War in the Gulf and the Fragile Global Ledger

8 April 2026 content editor 0

A High-Stakes Gambit in the Strait of Hormuz—Can Diplomacy Avert a Multi-Trillion Dollar Collapse? The geopolitical fault lines of the Middle East finally ruptured on 28 February 2026. What began as coordinated strikes by United […]

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

31 January 2025 content editor Comments Off

The latest ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian territories surfaces from a confluence of factors that have necessitated a pause in hostilities. The escalation of violence had grave humanitarian impacts, drawing international outcry and calls […]

Africa

The Alchemist’s Kitchen: A Millennial Odyssey Through Moroccan Cuisine

From Argan Groves to the Berber Hearth—The Science and Soul of the Maghreb Moroccan cuisine is not merely a collection of recipes; it is a sprawling, multi-layered history book written in saffron, cumin, and the [...]
Entertainment

Billie Eilish: Up Close, as Announced by BBC One

BILLIE EILISH TAKES OVER BBC ONE AND RADIO 1 IN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND PERFORMANCE BBC One has just announced an entertainment special featuring Billie Eilish: Up Close, where the 19-year-old global music sensation will open [...]
Travel

Discovering the Far East

Critical Overview: The Southeast Asian region, comprising of Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and The Philippines, is a unique and exceptional area. The region is rich in cultural diversity and has a [...]
Home

Fragile Island: Britain’s Economics Buffeted by Geo Political Conflicts

The illusion of the “isolated island” has been shattered by the brutal realities of 2026. As the world grapples with a protracted, multi-theater conflict involving the United States, Iran, and the shifting alliances of the [...]
Culture

Walking in my mind

Walking in my mind 23/06/09 – 06/09/09, Hayward Gallery, South Bank Centre, London, United Kingdom, Europe. So therefore I am The mind, by fiat is the hub of self willed realization. It finds in art […] […]

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Faces Fines over Alleged COVID-19 Lockdown Violations at Party

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28 April 2022 0

Legal and Criminal Implications of Boris Johnson’s ‘Partygate’ Scandal Introduction: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has recently faced increasing pressure to resign following allegations of lockdown parties held at Downing Street. Johnson has received a […]

UK theatre industry sees cautious optimism for 2022

Culture

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the performing arts industry, leading to the closure of venues, cancellation of shows and significant financial losses. In recent months, there has been an […]

Exploring the relationship between Chinese art and censorship fears

Culture

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: The Chinese government’s control of online content is backed by a sophisticated infrastructure of laws and censors, as exposed by Wen Yunchao. Censorship falls into two categories: public security authorities and internet police […]

Lockdowns Could Increase Child Poverty in UK, Latest Figures Show

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29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Child poverty in the United Kingdom has been a growing concern in recent years. The figures show that there was an increase in child poverty by nearly one-fifth between 2014/15 and 2018/19, with […]

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Global Conferences Use Tech to Stay in Business

Adapting to New Realities: The Future of Conferences Critical Overview In-person conferences have long been favored by entrepreneurs as a place to meet and network with like-minded people. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted this traditional format, [...]

Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

18 July 2025 Comments Off

I find this latest update from Google & Alphabet quite interesting if not a little unsettling. The famous motto, later downgraded to mantra of, ‘Do No Evil’ has been removed in a recent update to […]

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Serpentine Summer Pavilions 2012

1 June 2012 Comments Off

1 June – 14 October 2012, Serpentine Gallery London A potent concoction Ai Wei Wei (AWW), an adept artist with an acute sense of form, composition and visual rhythm acclaimed for his political activism formerly […] […]

Tracing the Century

16 November 2012 Comments Off

16th November 2012 – 23rd January 2013, Tate, Liverpool, 5 pounds, conc avail, About ‘Tracing the Century’ TtC, is an eclectic assemblage consisting of prominent art works from the last 100 years which share the […] […]

Ethereum Upgrade to Destroy Coins by August 4

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29 July 2021 0

Ethereum London Upgrade on Track to Launch on August 4: A Critical Overview The forthcoming upgrade to the ethereum network, known as the London hard fork, is eagerly anticipated by the cryptocurrency community. The upgrade [...]

WHO Warns of AI Risks for Healthcare

Technology

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: WHO Ethics Guidance on AI in Health The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new report, Ethics & Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Health, which urges caution against overestimating the benefits of [...]

Business

UK High Street Lost 11,000 Shops in 2020

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the retail sector in Great Britain has been significant, with over 11,000 outlets permanently closing their doors in 2020. Independent retailers and villages fared better than [...]

Africa

Agadir Unveiled: The Atlantic Jewel of the Maghreb

8 April 2026 0

A Journey of Sun, Sand, and Soul Forget what you think you know about Moroccan getaways. While Marrakesh pulses with an almost frantic energy, Agadir—perched gracefully on the Atlantic coast—offers a different kind of magic. [...]

Entertainment

Billie Eilish: Up Close, as Announced by BBC One

29 July 2021 0

BILLIE EILISH TAKES OVER BBC ONE AND RADIO 1 IN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND PERFORMANCE BBC One has just announced an entertainment special featuring Billie Eilish: Up Close, where the 19-year-old global music sensation will open [...]

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Walking in my mind

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Walking in my mind 23/06/09 – 06/09/09, Hayward Gallery, South Bank Centre, London, United Kingdom, Europe. So therefore I am The mind, by fiat is the hub of self willed realization. It finds in art […] […]

The 2026 Petro-Shock: War in the Gulf and the Fragile Global Ledger

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

The Alchemist’s Kitchen: A Millennial Odyssey Through Moroccan Cuisine

Billie Eilish: Up Close, as Announced by BBC One

Discovering the Far East

Fragile Island: Britain’s Economics Buffeted by Geo Political Conflicts

Walking in my mind

Savouring the Flavors of Sri Lankan Cuisine

The Architecture of Awe: My Neighbour Totoro and the Industrialisation of Wonder

Jeff Wall

US and Germany Strike Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Deal to Counter Russian ‘Aggression’