/* ====================================================
   RAAD — Research and Academic Development Center
   Creative Gradient Theme — RAAD Logo Colors:
   Lime Green #7BC832 · Royal Blue #1A3FA0 · Teal #1E90C8
   Deep Navy #0D2B8E · Bright Green #96D840 · Light Teal #38B8E8
   ==================================================== */

/* ---- CSS VARIABLES ---- */
:root {
  /* RAAD Logo Core Colors — extracted from badge */
  --raad-blue-deep:    #0D2B8E;
  --raad-blue:         #1A3FA0;
  --raad-blue-mid:     #1565C8;
  --raad-teal:         #1E90C8;
  --raad-teal-light:   #38B8E8;
  --raad-green:        #4CAF24;
  --raad-green-lime:   #7BC832;
  --raad-green-bright: #96D840;
  --raad-white:        #FFFFFF;
  --raad-navy:         #1A2E6E;

  /* RAAD Signature Creative Gradients */
  --grad-primary:       linear-gradient(135deg, #1A3FA0 0%, #1E90C8 50%, #7BC832 100%);
  --grad-blue-teal:     linear-gradient(135deg, #0D2B8E 0%, #1A3FA0 40%, #1E90C8 100%);
  --grad-teal-green:    linear-gradient(135deg, #1E90C8 0%, #38B8E8 50%, #7BC832 100%);
  --grad-full:          linear-gradient(135deg, #0D2B8E 0%, #1565C8 35%, #1E90C8 65%, #7BC832 100%);
  --grad-green-blue:    linear-gradient(135deg, #4CAF24 0%, #1E90C8 50%, #1A3FA0 100%);
  --grad-card-border:   linear-gradient(135deg, #1A3FA0, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  --grad-text:          linear-gradient(90deg, #38B8E8, #7BC832);
  --grad-text-rev:      linear-gradient(90deg, #7BC832, #38B8E8);
  --grad-hero-overlay:  linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,14,42,0.97) 0%, rgba(13,43,142,0.78) 38%, rgba(30,144,200,0.22) 72%, transparent 100%);
  --grad-shine:         linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(123,200,50,0.15) 0%, rgba(30,144,200,0.1) 50%, rgba(26,63,160,0.15) 100%);
  --grad-bg-mesh:       radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 0%, rgba(26,63,160,0.22) 0%, transparent 55%),
                        radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 100%, rgba(123,200,50,0.13) 0%, transparent 50%),
                        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(30,144,200,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%),
                        radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 20%, rgba(76,175,36,0.08) 0%, transparent 40%);

  /* Backgrounds — dark with blue/navy tint */
  --bg-primary:    #060b18;
  --bg-secondary:  #080f20;
  --bg-card:       #0c1530;
  --bg-card-hover: #101c3a;
  --bg-sidebar:    #09112a;
  --bg-elevated:   #111e3e;
  --bg-top-bar:    #040810;
  --bg-nav:        #06101f;
  --bg-glass:      rgba(10, 20, 55, 0.75);

  /* Text */
  --text-primary:   #ddeeff;
  --text-secondary: #8ab4d8;
  --text-muted:     #4a6a90;
  --text-white:     #f0f8ff;
  --text-headline:  #e8f4ff;

  /* Borders */
  --border-color:  #0f1e3a;
  --border-light:  #1a2e55;
  --border-glow:   rgba(30, 144, 200, 0.3);
  --border-green:  rgba(123, 200, 50, 0.3);

  /* Category Tags */
  --tag-current-bg:    rgba(26, 63, 160, 0.25);
  --tag-current-color: #7eb8ff;
  --tag-opinion-bg:    rgba(30, 144, 200, 0.2);
  --tag-opinion-color: #60d0f0;
  --tag-analysis-bg:   rgba(76, 175, 36, 0.2);
  --tag-analysis-color:#88e040;
  --tag-files-bg:      rgba(123, 200, 50, 0.18);
  --tag-files-color:   #b0f040;
  --tag-culture-bg:    rgba(21, 101, 200, 0.22);
  --tag-culture-color: #50aaff;
  --tag-interview-bg:  rgba(30, 100, 180, 0.2);
  --tag-interview-color:#80c8ff;

  /* Accent colors */
  --accent-orange: #1E90C8;
  --accent-teal:   #7BC832;
  --accent-red:    #1A3FA0;

  /* Shadows with brand glow */
  --shadow-sm:  0 2px 8px rgba(26,63,160,0.3);
  --shadow-md:  0 4px 20px rgba(26,63,160,0.4);
  --shadow-lg:  0 8px 40px rgba(13,43,142,0.5);
  --shadow-xl:  0 16px 60px rgba(13,43,142,0.65);
  --glow-blue:  0 0 20px rgba(30,144,200,0.4);
  --glow-green: 0 0 20px rgba(123,200,50,0.35);
  --glow-full:  0 0 30px rgba(30,144,200,0.3), 0 0 60px rgba(123,200,50,0.15);

  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 14px;

  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', 'Georgia', serif;
  --font-body:  'Source Serif 4', 'Georgia', serif;
  --font-ui:    'Inter', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-ar:    'Noto Naskh Arabic', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;

  --transition:      0.25s ease;
  --transition-slow: 0.45s ease;

  --nav-height:      54px;
  --masthead-height: 96px;
  --topbar-height:   38px;
}

/* Light theme */
[data-theme="light"] {
  --bg-primary:    #f0f7ff;
  --bg-secondary:  #e4f0fc;
  --bg-card:       #ffffff;
  --bg-card-hover: #eaf4ff;
  --bg-sidebar:    #e8f2fb;
  --bg-elevated:   #d8ecf8;
  --bg-top-bar:    #060b18;
  --bg-nav:        #0D2B8E;
  --text-primary:  #060b18;
  --text-secondary:#1A3FA0;
  --text-muted:    #3a6080;
  --text-headline: #040810;
  --border-color:  #b8d8f0;
  --border-light:  #cce8fa;
}

/* ---- RESET ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background-image: var(--grad-bg-mesh);
  background-attachment: fixed;
}
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ---- SCROLLBAR ---- */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 5px; height: 5px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg-secondary); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1A3FA0, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  border-radius: 3px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1E90C8, #7BC832); }

/* ---- RAAD LOGO IMAGES ---- */
.raad-logo-img {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(123,200,50,0.5))
    drop-shadow(0 0 22px rgba(30,144,200,0.4))
    drop-shadow(0 0 44px rgba(26,63,160,0.25));
  transition: filter var(--transition), transform var(--transition-slow);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo-block:hover .raad-logo-img {
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(123,200,50,0.7))
    drop-shadow(0 0 36px rgba(30,144,200,0.6))
    drop-shadow(0 0 60px rgba(26,63,160,0.4));
  transform: rotate(-5deg) scale(1.1);
}
/* ====================================================
   FOOTER LOGO — ANIMATED
   ==================================================== */
.footer-logo-anim-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  animation: footer-logo-float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Floating up-down motion */
@keyframes footer-logo-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-7px); }
}

/* Spinning outer ring — RAAD gradient */
.footer-logo-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  background:
    linear-gradient(#060b18, #060b18) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(135deg, #1A3FA0, #1E90C8, #7BC832, #38B8E8, #1A3FA0) border-box;
  animation: footer-ring-spin 5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes footer-ring-spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Second ring — counter-spin, faster */
.footer-logo-ring-2 {
  inset: -12px;
  border-width: 1.5px;
  opacity: 0.45;
  background:
    linear-gradient(#060b18, #060b18) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(135deg, #7BC832, #1E90C8, #1A3FA0, #96D840, #7BC832) border-box;
  animation: footer-ring-spin-rev 8s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes footer-ring-spin-rev {
  to { transform: rotate(-360deg); }
}

/* Pulsing colour glow behind logo */
.footer-logo-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30,144,200,0.35) 0%, rgba(123,200,50,0.2) 50%, transparent 72%);
  animation: footer-glow-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes footer-glow-pulse {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 0.6;
    transform: scale(0.95);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30,144,200,0.35) 0%, rgba(123,200,50,0.18) 50%, transparent 72%);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.15);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(123,200,50,0.4) 0%, rgba(30,144,200,0.22) 50%, transparent 72%);
  }
}

/* Logo image itself — sits above rings */
.footer-raad-logo {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(123,200,50,0.5))
    drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(30,144,200,0.4));
  animation: footer-logo-brightness 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: filter 0.3s;
}
@keyframes footer-logo-brightness {
  0%, 100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(123,200,50,0.5)) drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(30,144,200,0.4)); }
  50%       { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(123,200,50,0.85)) drop-shadow(0 0 32px rgba(30,144,200,0.65)) drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(150,216,64,0.6)); }
}

/* Hover — speed up spin + brighten */
.footer-logo-anim-wrap:hover .footer-logo-ring   { animation-duration: 1.8s; }
.footer-logo-anim-wrap:hover .footer-logo-ring-2  { animation-duration: 3s; }
.footer-logo-anim-wrap:hover .footer-logo-glow    { animation-duration: 1s; }
.footer-logo-anim-wrap:hover .footer-raad-logo {
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(123,200,50,0.9))
    drop-shadow(0 0 36px rgba(30,144,200,0.75))
    drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,0.3));
}
.footer-logo-anim-wrap:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* ====================================================
   GRADIENT DECORATIVE ELEMENTS
   ==================================================== */
/* Page-level glowing orbs for atmosphere */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  top: -200px; right: -150px;
  width: 600px; height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,63,160,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
body::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 10%; left: -100px;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(123,200,50,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}

/* ====================================================
   TOP BAR
   ==================================================== */
.top-bar {
  height: var(--topbar-height);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #030710 0%, #050e1e 45%, #04090f 80%, #030710 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30,144,200,0.15);
}
/* Reading progress indicator */
.top-bar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: var(--scroll-progress, 0%);
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-full);
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  z-index: 2;
}
.top-bar-inner {
  max-width: 1380px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px;
  height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px;
}
.top-bar-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.top-date {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted); letter-spacing: 0.3px; white-space: nowrap;
}
.top-date i { margin-right: 5px; color: var(--raad-teal); }
.top-divider { color: var(--border-light); font-size: 12px; user-select: none; }

.social-icons { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.social-icons a {
  color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 12px;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 3px; transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.social-icons a:hover { color: var(--raad-teal-light); background: rgba(30,144,200,0.15); }

/* Brand-specific social colors — top bar */
/* Brand-specific social colors — top bar */
.social-icons a.social-facebook:hover   { color: #fff; background: #1877F2; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(24,119,242,0.5); }
.social-icons a.social-youtube:hover    { color: #fff; background: #FF0000; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255,0,0,0.5); }
.social-icons a.social-soundcloud:hover { color: #fff; background: #FF5500; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255,85,0,0.5); }
.social-icons a.social-whatsapp:hover   { color: #fff; background: #25D366; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(37,211,102,0.5); }
.social-icons a.social-instagram:hover  { color: #fff; background: linear-gradient(45deg,#f09433,#e6683c,#dc2743,#cc2366,#bc1888); box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(225,48,108,0.5); }
.social-icons a.social-linkedin:hover   { color: #fff; background: #0A66C2; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(10,102,194,0.5); }
.social-icons a.social-tiktok:hover     { color: #fff; background: #010101; box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(105,201,208,0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(254,44,85,0.3); }

/* Brand-specific social colors — footer */
.footer-social a.social-facebook:hover   { color: #fff !important; background: #1877F2 !important; border-color: transparent !important; box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(24,119,242,0.5) !important; }
.footer-social a.social-facebook::before { background: #1877F2 !important; }
.footer-social a.social-youtube:hover    { color: #fff !important; background: #FF0000 !important; border-color: transparent !important; box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(255,0,0,0.5) !important; }
.footer-social a.social-youtube::before  { background: #FF0000 !important; }
.footer-social a.social-soundcloud:hover { color: #fff !important; background: #FF5500 !important; border-color: transparent !important; box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(255,85,0,0.5) !important; }
.footer-social a.social-soundcloud::before { background: #FF5500 !important; }
.footer-social a.social-whatsapp:hover   { color: #fff !important; background: #25D366 !important; border-color: transparent !important; box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(37,211,102,0.5) !important; }
.footer-social a.social-whatsapp::before { background: #25D366 !important; }
.footer-social a.social-instagram:hover  { color: #fff !important; background: linear-gradient(45deg,#f09433,#e6683c,#dc2743,#cc2366,#bc1888) !important; border-color: transparent !important; box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(225,48,108,0.5) !important; }
.footer-social a.social-instagram::before{ background: linear-gradient(45deg,#f09433,#e6683c,#dc2743,#cc2366,#bc1888) !important; }
.footer-social a.social-linkedin:hover   { color: #fff !important; background: #0A66C2 !important; border-color: transparent !important; box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(10,102,194,0.5) !important; }
.footer-social a.social-linkedin::before { background: #0A66C2 !important; }
.footer-social a.social-tiktok:hover     { color: #fff !important; background: #010101 !important; border-color: transparent !important; box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(105,201,208,0.5) !important; }
.footer-social a.social-tiktok::before   { background: #010101 !important; }

/* ====================================================
   RAAD IYO RAMADAN — Program News Card
   ==================================================== */
.raad-program-card .card-image { position: relative; }
.program-gallery { position: relative; height: 285px; overflow: hidden; }
.program-main-img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
  filter: brightness(0.9);
}
.raad-program-card:hover .program-main-img { transform: scale(1.04); filter: brightness(1); }

/* Thumbnail strip over the main image */
.program-thumbnails {
  position: absolute; bottom: 8px; left: 8px;
  display: flex; gap: 6px; z-index: 5;
}
.program-thumb {
  width: 68px; height: 50px;
  object-fit: cover; border-radius: 4px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(30,144,200,0.6);
  cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition);
  filter: brightness(0.75);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.program-thumb:hover {
  border-color: #7BC832;
  filter: brightness(1);
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(123,200,50,0.4);
}

/* Program badge label */
.program-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px; z-index: 6;
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,43,142,0.9), rgba(30,144,200,0.85));
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,200,50,0.5);
  padding: 5px 11px; border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(13,43,142,0.5);
}
.program-badge i {
  color: #7BC832;
  animation: moon-glow 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes moon-glow {
  0%,100% { text-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(123,200,50,0.4); }
  50%      { text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(123,200,50,0.9), 0 0 20px rgba(123,200,50,0.4); }
}

/* Ramadan gold accent on the featured card title */
.raad-program-card .card-title {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e8f4ff, #d4af37, #e8f4ff);
  background-size: 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: gold-shimmer 4s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes gold-shimmer {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}
.raad-program-card:hover .card-title {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38B8E8, #d4af37, #7BC832);
  background-size: 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  animation: gold-shimmer 3s ease infinite;
}

/* Ramadan program top bar accent */
.raad-program-card::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1A3FA0, #d4af37, #7BC832) !important;
}

.top-bar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; overflow: hidden; min-width: 0; }

.lang-switcher { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.lang-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px; color: var(--text-muted); padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 3px; transition: all var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid transparent; position: relative;
}
.lang-btn:hover { color: var(--raad-teal-light); border-color: rgba(30,144,200,0.3); }
.lang-btn.active {
  color: #fff !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A3FA0, #1E90C8, #7BC832) !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(30,144,200,0.45), 0 0 24px rgba(123,200,50,0.2);
}

.breaking-label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: var(--raad-green-lime);
  background: rgba(123,200,50,0.1); padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0; border: 1px solid rgba(123,200,50,0.3);
  animation: pulse-green 2s infinite;
}
.breaking-label i { margin-right: 3px; }
@keyframes pulse-green {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(123,200,50,0); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(123,200,50,0.45); }
}
.breaking-ticker {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-secondary); white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; opacity: 0.85;
}

/* ====================================================
   MASTHEAD
   ==================================================== */
.masthead {
  position: sticky; top: var(--topbar-height); z-index: 99;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #070d24 0%, #090f2a 60%, #080d20 100%);
  border-bottom: 2px solid;
  border-image-source: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D2B8E 0%, #1A3FA0 25%, #1E90C8 50%, #7BC832 75%, #1E90C8 100%);
  border-image-slice: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* animated shimmer line under masthead */
.masthead::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -3px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #1E90C8 30%, #7BC832 60%, #1A3FA0 90%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.45;
  animation: shimmer-line 4s linear infinite;
  background-size: 200% 100%;
}
@keyframes shimmer-line {
  0%   { background-position: -200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}
.masthead-inner {
  max-width: 1380px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px;
  height: var(--masthead-height);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.logo-block { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.logo-home-link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.logo-home-link:hover { opacity: 0.88; text-decoration: none; }
.logo-icon { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.logo-main {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 38px; font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 10px; line-height: 1; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38B8E8 0%, #7BC832 45%, #38B8E8 80%, #96D840 100%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: gradient-shift 6s ease infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(30,144,200,0.35));
}
@keyframes gradient-shift {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}
.logo-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px; color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px; opacity: 0.7;
}
.masthead-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.icon-btn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 15px; border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: transparent; transition: all var(--transition);
}
.icon-btn:hover {
  color: var(--raad-teal-light);
  border-color: rgba(30,144,200,0.5);
  background: rgba(30,144,200,0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-blue);
}
.subscribe-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D2B8E, #1A3FA0, #1E90C8);
  padding: 9px 22px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition); white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(26,63,160,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(30,144,200,0.2);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.subscribe-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.subscribe-btn:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.subscribe-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(30,144,200,0.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(123,200,50,0.3);
}
.subscribe-btn i, .subscribe-btn span { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.subscribe-btn i { margin-right: 6px; }

/* Search Bar */
.search-bar {
  background: rgba(6,11,24,0.97);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow: hidden; max-height: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.search-bar.open { max-height: 70px; padding: 12px 0; }
.search-bar-inner {
  max-width: 1380px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.search-input {
  flex: 1; background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 10px 16px;
  color: var(--text-primary); font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 14px; outline: none; transition: all var(--transition);
}
.search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--raad-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(30,144,200,0.15), 0 0 0 1px rgba(123,200,50,0.1);
}
.search-input::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.search-submit {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D2B8E, #1E90C8); color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.search-submit:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E90C8, #7BC832); }
.search-close { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 16px; padding: 8px; transition: color var(--transition); }
.search-close:hover { color: var(--text-primary); }

/* ====================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ==================================================== */
.main-nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--topbar-height) + var(--masthead-height));
  z-index: 98;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #060f1e 0%, #0a1628 50%, #060f1e 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30,144,200,0.18);
}
.main-nav::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #1A3FA0 20%, #1E90C8 50%, #7BC832 80%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1380px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0;
}
.nav-list { display: flex; align-items: center; flex: 1; }
.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px; color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 0 16px; height: var(--nav-height);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition); white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.nav-link::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 16px; right: 16px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform var(--transition);
  border-radius: 2px 2px 0 0;
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--raad-teal-light); }
.nav-link:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--raad-teal-light);
}
.nav-link.active::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 36px; height: 36px; color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 15px;
  margin-right: 8px;
}
.nav-edition {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted); margin-left: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0; white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-edition strong {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ====================================================
   CONTENT WRAPPER
   ==================================================== */
.content-wrapper { max-width: 1380px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 28px 24px 48px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ====================================================
   HERO LAYOUT
   ==================================================== */
.hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
  gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 36px; align-items: start;
}

/* ====================================================
   HERO SLIDER
   ==================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  /* Multi-color gradient border */
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background-clip: padding-box;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(30,144,200,0.3),
    0 16px 60px rgba(13,43,142,0.5),
    0 0 40px rgba(123,200,50,0.08);
}
.hero-slider { position: relative; height: 560px; overflow: hidden; }
.slide {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.75s ease; pointer-events: none;
}
.slide.active { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.slide-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  transition: transform 8s ease; transform: scale(1.03);
}
.slide.active .slide-bg { transform: scale(1); }
.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--grad-hero-overlay);
}
/* Colored gradient sheen on sides */
.slide-overlay::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(13,43,142,0.4) 0%, transparent 35%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 65%, rgba(76,175,36,0.12) 100%);
}
.slide-content { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; padding: 36px 40px; }
.slide-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.slide-region {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--raad-teal-light); letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.slide-region i { margin-right: 4px; color: var(--raad-green-lime); }
.slide-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.28; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); max-width: 730px;
}
.slide-excerpt {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(180,220,255,0.88); line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px; max-width: 620px;
}
.slide-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.author-avatar {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(#0c1530, #0c1530) padding-box,
              linear-gradient(135deg, #1E90C8, #7BC832) border-box;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(30,144,200,0.4);
}
.author-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38B8E8, #7BC832);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.author-role { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 1px; }
.slide-date { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-left: auto; }
.read-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D2B8E, #1A3FA0, #1E90C8);
  padding: 11px 24px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(26,63,160,0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.read-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.read-btn:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.read-btn:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(30,144,200,0.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.read-btn span, .read-btn i { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.read-btn i { font-size: 11px; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.read-btn:hover i { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-controls {
  position: absolute; bottom: 26px; right: 40px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; z-index: 10;
}
.slider-arrow {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px; color: #fff;
  background: rgba(6,11,24,0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30,144,200,0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px); transition: all var(--transition);
}
.slider-arrow:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A3FA0, #1E90C8);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-blue);
}
.slider-dots { display: flex; gap: 6px; align-items: center; }
.dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); transition: all var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
}
.dot.active {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  width: 22px; border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(30,144,200,0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(123,200,50,0.3);
}
.slide-progress { height: 3px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; }
.slide-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D2B8E, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  width: 0%; transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* ====================================================
   CATEGORY TAGS
   ==================================================== */
.category-tag {
  display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.category-tag.mini { font-size: 9px; padding: 2px 6px; letter-spacing: 0.8px; }
.tag-current   { background: var(--tag-current-bg);   color: var(--tag-current-color); }
.tag-opinion   { background: var(--tag-opinion-bg);   color: var(--tag-opinion-color); }
.tag-analysis  { background: var(--tag-analysis-bg);  color: var(--tag-analysis-color); }
.tag-files     { background: var(--tag-files-bg);     color: var(--tag-files-color); }
.tag-culture   { background: var(--tag-culture-bg);   color: var(--tag-culture-color); }
.tag-interview { background: var(--tag-interview-bg); color: var(--tag-interview-color); }

/* ====================================================
   SIDEBAR
   ==================================================== */
.sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.sidebar-header {
  border-bottom: 2px solid;
  border-image-source: linear-gradient(90deg, #1A3FA0, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  border-image-slice: 1;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}
.sidebar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38B8E8, #7BC832);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.title-accent {
  display: inline-block; width: 3px; height: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  border-radius: 2px; flex-shrink: 0;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: initial;
}
.latest-articles { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.latest-item {
  display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 13px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.latest-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.latest-item:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(30,144,200,0.07), transparent);
  margin: 0 -10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 transparent;
  border-image: none;
  box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 #1E90C8;
}
.latest-thumb {
  position: relative; flex-shrink: 0; width: 72px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden;
  display: block; border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.latest-thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.latest-item:hover .latest-thumb img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.latest-thumb .category-tag { position: absolute; bottom: 3px; left: 3px; }
.latest-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.latest-title {
  display: -webkit-box; font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text-primary); transition: color var(--transition);
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.latest-title:hover { color: var(--raad-teal-light); }
.latest-meta { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 5px; }
.latest-meta i { margin-right: 4px; color: var(--raad-green); }

/* ====================================================
   SIDEBAR WIDGETS
   ==================================================== */
.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 18px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.sidebar-widget::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1A3FA0, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
}
.newsletter-widget {
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(13,43,142,0.65) 0%, rgba(6,11,24,0.95) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(30,144,200,0.3);
}
.newsletter-widget::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D2B8E, #1A3FA0, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  height: 3px;
}
.newsletter-widget .widget-icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.newsletter-widget .widget-icon i {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.newsletter-widget h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-headline); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.newsletter-widget p {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.5;
}
.widget-input {
  width: 100%; background: rgba(6,11,24,0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 9px 12px;
  color: var(--text-primary); font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 8px; outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.widget-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--raad-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(30,144,200,0.15);
}
.widget-input::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.widget-btn {
  width: 100%; color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D2B8E, #1A3FA0, #1E90C8);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.widget-btn::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.widget-btn:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.widget-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(30,144,200,0.4); }
.widget-btn span { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.widget-title {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.widget-title i { margin-right: 7px; color: var(--raad-green-lime); }
.trending-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; }
.trend-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: rgba(26,63,160,0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30,144,200,0.25);
  padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 20px; transition: all var(--transition);
}
.trend-tag:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A3FA0, #1E90C8);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(30,144,200,0.3);
}

/* ====================================================
   SECTION DIVIDER
   ==================================================== */
.section-divider { text-align: center; position: relative; margin: 8px 0 32px; }
.section-divider::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(30,144,200,0.4) 30%, rgba(123,200,50,0.4) 70%, transparent 100%);
}
.divider-label {
  position: relative; background: var(--bg-primary);
  padding: 0 16px; font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38B8E8, #7BC832);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}

/* ====================================================
   ANALYSIS BANNER
   ==================================================== */
.analysis-banner {
  position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  height: 320px; margin-bottom: 44px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30,144,200,0.2);
}
.analysis-banner-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.analysis-banner:hover .analysis-banner-bg { transform: scale(1.02); }
.analysis-banner-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(6,11,24,0.96) 0%, rgba(13,43,142,0.82) 40%, rgba(30,144,200,0.2) 100%);
}
.analysis-banner-content {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 0; transform: translateY(-50%);
  padding: 40px 52px; max-width: 680px;
}
.analysis-banner-content .category-tag { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.analysis-banner-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.28; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.analysis-banner-content h2 em {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38B8E8, #7BC832);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text; font-style: italic;
}
.analysis-banner-content p {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(180,220,255,0.85); margin-bottom: 22px; line-height: 1.6;
}
.banner-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D2B8E, #1A3FA0, #1E90C8);
  padding: 12px 26px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(26,63,160,0.5);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.banner-btn::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.banner-btn:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.banner-btn:hover { transform: translateX(5px); box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(30,144,200,0.6); }
.banner-btn span, .banner-btn i { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.analysis-banner-stat {
  position: absolute; bottom: 30px; right: 48px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px;
  background: rgba(6,11,24,0.75); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30,144,200,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 14px 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(13,43,142,0.4);
}
.stat-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 10px; color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 3px;
}
.stat-divider { width: 1px; height: 32px; background: var(--border-light); }

/* ====================================================
   SECTION HEADERS
   ==================================================== */
.section-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.title-line {
  display: inline-block; width: 3px; height: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1A3FA0, #1E90C8); border-radius: 2px;
}
.title-line.accent-orange { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1E90C8, #7BC832); }
.title-line.accent-teal   { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #7BC832, #1E90C8); }
.title-line.accent-red    { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0D2B8E, #1A3FA0); }
.see-all {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--raad-teal); letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.see-all:hover { color: var(--raad-green-lime); }
.see-all i { font-size: 10px; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.see-all:hover i { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ====================================================
   NEWS GRID
   ==================================================== */
.news-grid-section { margin-bottom: 44px; }
.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 20px;
}
.news-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}
/* Gradient top border on hover */
.news-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1A3FA0, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--transition);
  z-index: 1;
}
.news-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(30,144,200,0.35);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 30px rgba(13,43,142,0.4),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(30,144,200,0.15),
    0 0 20px rgba(123,200,50,0.05);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
}
.news-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.featured-card { grid-row: span 2; }
.card-image { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.featured-card .card-image          { height: 285px; }
.news-card:not(.featured-card) .card-image { height: 160px; }
.card-image img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
  filter: brightness(0.85) saturate(1.1);
}
.news-card:hover .card-image img { transform: scale(1.05); filter: brightness(0.95) saturate(1.2); }
.card-image-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6,11,24,0.6) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.card-image .category-tag { position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px; }
.card-body { padding: 16px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.card-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.card-region {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38B8E8, #7BC832);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.card-read-time { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.card-read-time i { margin-right: 3px; color: var(--raad-green); }
.card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.38; color: var(--text-headline); margin-bottom: 10px; flex: 1;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.news-card:not(.featured-card) .card-title { font-size: 15px; }
.news-card:hover .card-title { color: var(--raad-teal-light); }
.card-excerpt {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.card-footer {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color); padding-top: 10px; margin-top: auto;
}
.card-author {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.author-avatar-sm {
  width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30,144,200,0.4);
}
.card-date { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ====================================================
   INTERVIEWS
   ==================================================== */
.interviews-section { margin-bottom: 44px; }
.interviews-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.interview-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition); position: relative;
}
/* Animated gradient bottom border */
.interview-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1A3FA0, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform var(--transition); transform-origin: left;
}
.interview-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(30,144,200,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(13,43,142,0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(123,200,50,0.06);
}
.interview-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.interview-image { position: relative; height: 185px; overflow: hidden; }
.interview-image img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
  filter: grayscale(25%) saturate(1.1);
}
.interview-card:hover .interview-image img { transform: scale(1.06); filter: grayscale(0%) saturate(1.3); }
.interview-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6,11,24,0.65) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.interview-body { padding: 14px 16px 18px; }
.interview-body .category-tag { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.interview-body h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.45; color: var(--text-headline); margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.interview-card:hover .interview-body h4 { color: var(--raad-teal-light); }
.interviewee {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color); padding-top: 10px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px;
}
.interviewee strong {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38B8E8, #7BC832);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.interviewee span { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ====================================================
   TWO COLUMN
   ==================================================== */
.two-column-section { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.opinion-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.opinion-item {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color); transition: all var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
}
.opinion-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.opinion-item:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(30,144,200,0.06), transparent);
  margin: 0 -12px; padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 var(--raad-green-lime);
}
.opinion-number {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 30px; font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1; min-width: 38px; padding-top: 2px;
  color: var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30,144,200,0.15), rgba(30,144,200,0.04));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.opinion-item:hover .opinion-number {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.opinion-body { flex: 1; }
.opinion-body .category-tag { margin-bottom: 7px; }
.opinion-body h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.45; color: var(--text-primary); margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.opinion-item:hover .opinion-body h4 { color: var(--raad-teal-light); }
.opinion-author { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Culture */
.culture-grid { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.culture-card {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden; transition: all var(--transition); position: relative;
}
.culture-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.culture-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(123,200,50,0.35);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(76,175,36,0.15);
}
.culture-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.culture-card img {
  width: 120px; height: 100px; object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.culture-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.culture-body { padding: 12px 14px 12px 0; flex: 1; }
.culture-body .category-tag { margin-bottom: 7px; }
.culture-body h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.45; color: var(--text-headline); margin-bottom: 6px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.culture-card:hover .culture-body h4 { color: var(--raad-green-lime); }
.culture-body p {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}

/* ====================================================
   MULTIMEDIA
   ==================================================== */
.multimedia-section { margin-bottom: 44px; }
.multimedia-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.media-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition); position: relative;
}
.media-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1A3FA0, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--transition); z-index: 2;
}
.media-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(30,144,200,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(13,43,142,0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(123,200,50,0.06);
}
.media-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.media-thumb { position: relative; height: 190px; overflow: hidden; }
.media-thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
  filter: brightness(0.72) saturate(1.1);
}
.media-card:hover .media-thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); filter: brightness(0.88); }
.media-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(6,11,24,0.4);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.media-card:hover .media-overlay { background: rgba(6,11,24,0.2); }
.play-btn {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D2B8E, #1A3FA0, #1E90C8);
  color: #fff; font-size: 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition); padding-left: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(26,63,160,0.6);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer; border: none;
}
.play-btn::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.play-btn:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.play-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(30,144,200,0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(123,200,50,0.3);
}
.play-btn i { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.media-type-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: #fff;
  background: rgba(6,11,24,0.8); backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30,144,200,0.35);
  padding: 4px 9px; border-radius: 12px;
}
.media-type-badge i { margin-right: 5px; color: var(--raad-green-lime); }
.media-body { padding: 14px 16px; }
.media-body h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.42; color: var(--text-headline); margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: color var(--transition);
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.media-card:hover .media-body h4 { color: var(--raad-teal-light); }
.media-duration { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.media-duration i { margin-right: 4px; color: var(--raad-green); }

/* ====================================================
   FOOTER
   ==================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #050a17 0%, #040810 60%, #030608 100%);
  border-top: 2px solid;
  border-image-source: linear-gradient(90deg, #0D2B8E, #1A3FA0 20%, #1E90C8 50%, #7BC832 80%, #1E90C8 100%);
  border-image-slice: 1;
  margin-top: 20px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
/* Footer gradient glow atmosphere */
.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,43,142,0.12) 0%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.site-footer::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; right: 0; width: 400px; height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(123,200,50,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.footer-top {
  max-width: 1380px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 52px 24px 44px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; gap: 64px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.footer-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; align-self: flex-start; }
.footer-logo h2,
.footer-raad-type {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38B8E8 0%, #7BC832 50%, #38B8E8 100%);
  background-size: 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  animation: gradient-shift 6s ease infinite;
  min-width: 4ch;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Blinking cursor — shown during typing, hidden after done */
.footer-raad-type::after {
  content: '|';
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38B8E8, #7BC832);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
  animation: footer-cursor-blink 0.75s step-end infinite;
  margin-left: 2px;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.footer-raad-type.typing-done::after {
  animation: footer-cursor-blink 1.4s step-end infinite;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
@keyframes footer-cursor-blink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%       { opacity: 0; }
}
.footer-logo p { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 10px; color: var(--text-muted); letter-spacing: 0.8px; margin-top: 4px; }
.footer-columns { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 32px; }
.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.footer-col ul li a {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--raad-teal-light); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light); transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.footer-social a::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A3FA0, #1E90C8);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--transition);
}
.footer-social a:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.footer-social a:hover {
  color: #fff; border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(30,144,200,0.45);
}
.footer-social a i { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.footer-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 13px; font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38B8E8, #7BC832);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.footer-bottom {
  max-width: 1380px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 18px 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(30,144,200,0.12);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.footer-links { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.footer-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-ui); font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--raad-teal-light); }

/* ====================================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ==================================================== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes glow-pulse {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(30,144,200,0.3); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(30,144,200,0.6), 0 0 40px rgba(123,200,50,0.25); }
}
@keyframes spin-slow {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
.slide.active .slide-title   { animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease 0.2s both; }
.slide.active .slide-excerpt { animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease 0.35s both; }
.slide.active .slide-author  { animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease 0.45s both; }
.slide.active .read-btn      { animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease 0.55s both; }

/* ====================================================
   RTL — ARABIC
   ==================================================== */
[data-lang="ar"] body, .rtl body { font-family: var(--font-ar); }
[data-lang="ar"] .logo-main, .rtl .logo-main { letter-spacing: 2px; }
[data-lang="ar"] .slide-title,
[data-lang="ar"] .card-title,
[data-lang="ar"] .latest-title,
[data-lang="ar"] .opinion-body h4,
[data-lang="ar"] .interview-body h4 {
  font-family: 'Noto Naskh Arabic', serif; line-height: 1.65;
}
html[dir="rtl"] body,.rtl{direction:rtl;text-align:right;}
html[dir="rtl"] .top-bar-inner,.rtl .top-bar-inner{flex-direction:row-reverse;}
html[dir="rtl"] .top-bar-left,.rtl .top-bar-left{flex-direction:row-reverse;}
html[dir="rtl"] .top-bar-right,.rtl .top-bar-right{flex-direction:row-reverse;}
html[dir="rtl"] .masthead-inner,.rtl .masthead-inner{flex-direction:row-reverse;}
html[dir="rtl"] .nav-inner,.rtl .nav-inner{flex-direction:row-reverse;}
html[dir="rtl"] .nav-list,.rtl .nav-list{flex-direction:row-reverse;}
html[dir="rtl"] .section-header,.rtl .section-header{flex-direction:row-reverse;}
html[dir="rtl"] .slide-content,.rtl .slide-content{text-align:right;}
html[dir="rtl"] .slide-meta,.rtl .slide-meta{flex-direction:row-reverse;}
html[dir="rtl"] .slide-author,.rtl .slide-author{flex-direction:row-reverse;}
html[dir="rtl"] .author-info,.rtl .author-info{text-align:right;}
html[dir="rtl"] .slide-date,.rtl .slide-date{margin-right:auto;margin-left:0;}
html[dir="rtl"] .latest-item,.rtl .latest-item{flex-direction:row-reverse;}
html[dir="rtl"] .latest-thumb .category-tag,.rtl .latest-thumb .category-tag{left:auto;right:3px;}
html[dir="rtl"] .card-footer,.rtl .card-footer{flex-direction:row-reverse;}
html[dir="rtl"] .card-author,.rtl .card-author{flex-direction:row-reverse;}
html[dir="rtl"] .card-meta,.rtl .card-meta{flex-direction:row-reverse;}
html[dir="rtl"] .card-image .category-tag,.rtl .card-image .category-tag{left:auto;right:12px;}
html[dir="rtl"] .opinion-item,.rtl .opinion-item{flex-direction:row-reverse;}
html[dir="rtl"] .culture-card,.rtl .culture-card{flex-direction:row-reverse;}
html[dir="rtl"] .culture-card::before{left:auto;right:0;}
html[dir="rtl"] .footer-top,.rtl .footer-top{direction:rtl;}
html[dir="rtl"] .footer-logo,.rtl .footer-logo{flex-direction:row-reverse;}
html[dir="rtl"] .footer-bottom,.rtl .footer-bottom{flex-direction:row-reverse;}
html[dir="rtl"] .footer-links,.rtl .footer-links{flex-direction:row-reverse;}
html[dir="rtl"] .sidebar-title,.rtl .sidebar-title{flex-direction:row-reverse;}
html[dir="rtl"] .analysis-banner-content,.rtl .analysis-banner-content{text-align:right;left:auto;right:0;}
html[dir="rtl"] .analysis-banner-stat,.rtl .analysis-banner-stat{right:auto;left:48px;}
html[dir="rtl"] .media-type-badge,.rtl .media-type-badge{right:auto;left:10px;}
html[dir="rtl"] .read-btn i,.rtl .read-btn i{transform:scaleX(-1);}
html[dir="rtl"] .see-all i,.rtl .see-all i{transform:scaleX(-1);}
html[dir="rtl"] .footer-col ul li a:hover,.rtl .footer-col ul li a:hover{padding-left:0;padding-right:4px;}
html[dir="rtl"] .latest-item:hover,.rtl .latest-item:hover{box-shadow:inset -3px 0 0 #1E90C8;}
html[dir="rtl"] .opinion-item:hover,.rtl .opinion-item:hover{box-shadow:inset -3px 0 0 var(--raad-green-lime);}

/* ====================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET
   ==================================================== */
@media (max-width:1100px){
  .hero-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr 300px;}
  .news-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .featured-card{grid-column:span 2;grid-row:span 1;}
  .featured-card .card-image{height:220px;}
  .footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;}
  .footer-columns{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}
  .analysis-banner-stat{display:none;}
}

@media (max-width:900px){
  :root{--masthead-height:70px;}
  .hero-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .hero-slider{height:460px;}
  .slide-title{font-size:22px;}
  .sidebar{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;}
  .sidebar-header,.latest-articles{grid-column:span 2;}
  .two-column-section{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .footer-columns{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .analysis-banner{height:260px;}
  .analysis-banner-content{padding:28px 32px;}
  .analysis-banner-content h2{font-size:24px;}
  .top-bar-right .breaking-ticker,.top-bar-right .breaking-label{display:none;}
}

@media (max-width:640px){
  :root{--topbar-height:36px;--masthead-height:62px;--nav-height:46px;}
  .content-wrapper{padding:16px 14px 30px;}
  .top-date{display:none;}
  .logo-main{font-size:26px;letter-spacing:5px;}
  .logo-sub{display:none;}
  .subscribe-btn{display:none;}
  .raad-logo-img{width:50px;height:50px;}
  .nav-list{
    display:none;position:fixed;
    top:calc(var(--topbar-height) + var(--masthead-height) + var(--nav-height));
    left:0;right:0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #07101f, #060c18);
    border-bottom:2px solid;
    border-image-source:linear-gradient(90deg, #1A3FA0, #1E90C8, #7BC832);
    border-image-slice:1;
    flex-direction:column;padding:12px 0;z-index:97;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  }
  .nav-list.open{display:flex;}
  .nav-link{height:auto;padding:12px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border-color);font-size:14px;}
  .nav-link::before{display:none;}
  .nav-edition{display:none;}
  .mobile-menu-toggle{display:flex;}
  .hero-slider{height:380px;}
  .slide-content{padding:20px;}
  .slide-title{font-size:18px;}
  .slide-excerpt{display:none;}
  .slider-controls{right:20px;bottom:16px;}
  .sidebar{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .sidebar-header,.latest-articles{grid-column:span 1;}
  .analysis-banner{height:auto;}
  .analysis-banner-bg{position:relative;height:200px;}
  .analysis-banner-overlay{opacity:0;}
  .analysis-banner-content{position:static;transform:none;background:var(--bg-card);padding:20px;}
  .analysis-banner-content h2{font-size:18px;}
  .news-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .featured-card{grid-column:span 1;}
  .interviews-row,.multimedia-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .footer-columns{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .footer-bottom{flex-direction:column;text-align:center;gap:10px;}
  .footer-links{justify-content:center;}
}

/* Shake */
@keyframes shake{0%,100%{transform:translateX(0)}20%{transform:translateX(-4px)}40%{transform:translateX(4px)}60%{transform:translateX(-4px)}80%{transform:translateX(4px)}}
.shake{animation:shake .4s ease;}

/* ====================================================
   MEDIA FOOTER ROW
   ==================================================== */
.media-footer-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.media-ext-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,0,0,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,0,0,0.25);
  color: #FF0000;
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.media-ext-link:hover {
  background: rgba(255,0,0,0.28);
  transform: scale(1.12);
  color: #FF4444;
}

/* ====================================================
   YOUTUBE LIGHTBOX MODAL
   ==================================================== */
.yt-modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.yt-modal.open {
  display: flex;
}
.yt-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(4, 8, 18, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.yt-modal-box {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(900px, 94vw);
  background: #07101f;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30,144,200,0.4);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(30,144,200,0.25), 0 0 20px rgba(123,200,50,0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: modalIn 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
}
@keyframes modalIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.88) translateY(30px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}
.yt-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px; right: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  color: #fff;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.yt-modal-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255,50,50,0.38);
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.1);
}
.yt-embed-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 */
  height: 0;
  background: #000;
}
.yt-embed-wrap iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

/* Clickable cards */
.news-card.clickable,
.interview-card.clickable,
.culture-card.clickable,
.latest-item.clickable,
.opinion-item.clickable {
  cursor: pointer;
}
.news-card.clickable:hover .card-title,
.interview-card.clickable:hover h4,
.culture-card.clickable:hover h4,
.latest-item.clickable:hover .latest-title,
.opinion-item.clickable:hover h4 {
  color: var(--raad-teal-light);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ====================================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ==================================================== */
.contact-section {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  padding: 60px 0 0;
}
.contact-wrapper {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 400px 1fr;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(30,144,200,0.18);
  min-height: 520px;
}
/* Left dark-maroon panel */
.contact-left {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #6b1225 0%, #4a0c1a 40%, #380610 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
}
.contact-left-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 48px 40px 40px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}
.contact-left-deco {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.deco-circle-1 {
  width: 280px; height: 280px;
  bottom: -80px; left: -80px;
}
.deco-circle-2 {
  width: 180px; height: 180px;
  top: -50px; right: -50px;
}
.contact-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #d4a847;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.contact-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  flex: 1;
}
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}
.contact-icon-wrap {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #d4a847;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.contact-info-item:hover .contact-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(212,168,71,0.25);
}
.contact-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  color: #d4a847;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.contact-info-item p {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}
.contact-info-item a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.contact-info-item a:hover { color: #d4a847; }

.contact-social-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.cs-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.cs-icon:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.cs-fb:hover  { background: #1877F2; }
.cs-yt:hover  { background: #FF0000; }
.cs-ig:hover  { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f09433,#e6683c,#dc2743,#cc2366,#bc1888); }
.cs-tk:hover  { background: #010101; }

.contact-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(212,168,71,0.4);
  padding-left: 12px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Right white/light form panel */
.contact-right {
  background: #f7f8fc;
}
.contact-form-wrap {
  padding: 48px 50px;
}
.contact-form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.contact-form-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #6b7280;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}
.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.form-group.full { grid-column: span 2; }
.form-group label {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #374151;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid #e5e7eb;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #111827;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  outline: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  resize: none;
}
.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder { color: #9ca3af; }
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: #7b1c34;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(123,28,52,0.1);
}
.contact-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7b1c34 0%, #4a0c1a 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.contact-submit-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9b2244 0%, #5c1020 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(123,28,52,0.45);
}
.contact-submit-btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.contact-success {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.5s ease;
}
.success-icon {
  font-size: 48px;
  color: #7b1c34;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.contact-success h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #111827;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.contact-success p {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  color: #6b7280;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* ====================================================
   FOOTER CREDIT BAR
   ==================================================== */
.footer-credit {
  background: #030508;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(30,144,200,0.1);
  padding: 14px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.footer-credit-text {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(200,220,255,0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.footer-credit-text i { color: var(--raad-teal); }
.footer-credit-raad {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--raad-teal-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-credit-raad:hover { color: var(--raad-green-lime); }
.footer-credit-logo {
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) opacity(0.7);
}

/* ====================================================
   SECTION PAGES — full-screen creative overlay pages
   ==================================================== */
.section-page {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: #000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-y: auto;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.section-page.page-open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}
.section-page.page-exit {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Inner content fades in slightly after the black bg appears */
.section-page .sp-hero,
.section-page .sp-body {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease 0.2s, transform 0.45s ease 0.2s;
}
.section-page.page-open .sp-hero,
.section-page.page-open .sp-body {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Page hero bar */
.sp-hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sp-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  transition: transform 6s ease;
  filter: brightness(0.5);
}
.section-page.page-open .sp-hero-bg { transform: scale(1); }
.sp-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(4,8,18,0.95) 0%, rgba(13,43,142,0.5) 60%, transparent 100%);
}
.sp-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 48px 36px;
  width: 100%;
}
.sp-back-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px; left: 20px;
  z-index: 10;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.sp-back-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(30,144,200,0.35);
  transform: translateX(-4px);
}
.sp-page-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.sp-page-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.sp-page-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

/* Page body */
.sp-body {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 48px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Article list in pages */
.sp-articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.sp-article-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.5s ease both;
}
.sp-article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  border-color: var(--raad-teal);
}
.sp-article-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.08s; }
.sp-article-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.16s; }
.sp-article-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.24s; }
.sp-article-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.32s; }
.sp-article-card:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.40s; }
.sp-article-card:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.48s; }
.sp-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s;
}
.sp-article-card:hover .sp-card-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.sp-card-img-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.sp-card-body {
  padding: 16px 18px 18px;
}
.sp-card-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--raad-teal-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}
.sp-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-headline);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.sp-card-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.sp-card-meta i { color: var(--raad-green-lime); font-size: 10px; }

/* Page section header */
.sp-section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.sp-section-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-headline);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.sp-section-header h3::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 4px; height: 22px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
}
.sp-follow-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--raad-blue), var(--raad-teal));
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-ui);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.sp-follow-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(30,144,200,0.4);
  color: #fff;
}

/* nav-contact-link highlight */
.nav-contact-link {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7b1c34, #9b2244) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 4px 14px !important;
  margin-left: 4px;
}
.nav-contact-link:hover { opacity: 0.9; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-wrapper { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-left { min-height: 260px; }
  .contact-form-wrap { padding: 36px 28px; }
  .sp-body { padding: 28px 20px; }
  .sp-page-title { font-size: 28px; }
  .sp-articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-group.full { grid-column: span 1; }
  .sp-articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sp-hero-content { padding: 0 20px 28px; }
  .contact-left-inner { padding: 32px 24px 28px; }
}