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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicSpotify

Topic: Spotify

Why Spotify Wrapped is genius marketing—it’s connected to fundamental human needs

Spotify Wrapped works because it nails the balance between competing human needs—the desire to belong and the desire to stand out.

Boycott Spotify is growing. What started it this time?

This isn't the first time there have been calls to boycott Spotify this year. The first time was when CEO Daniel Ek invested in German military technology company Helsing.

Talha Anjum is most-streamed Pakistani artist. People say even Faiz couldn’t write like this

Talha's fanbase has grown significantly over the past decade, fueled by his rebellious tracks like 'Karachi Chal' and 'Kaun Talha', which earned him recognition even across the border.

Music match, love and heartbreak mix—Gen Z has turned Spotify into a dating app

Music, love, heartbreak, algorithm, and Spotify merch — Gen Z has concocted yet another strange mixture for the waiting market.

Music streaming firms urge European Commission to reject Apple’s proposal in App Store case

By Jaspreet Singh (Reuters) - A group that represents audio streaming firms including Spotify and France's Deezer in Europe has urged the European Commission to reject Apple's proposal in a music

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Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.