/* ===== CSS Reset & Base Styles ===== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --primary: #1a365d;
    --primary-light: #2d4f8b;
    --secondary: #b31b1b;
    --secondary-light: #d64545;
    --accent: #0d9488;
    --light: #f8fafc;
    --light-gray: #e2e8f0;
    --medium-gray: #94a3b8;
    --dark-gray: #475569;
    --text: #1e293b;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --shadow-hover: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);

    /* Typography */
    --font-base: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif;
    --font-heading: var(--font-base);

    /* Spacing */
    --space-xs: 0.5rem;
    --space-sm: 1rem;
    --space-md: 1.5rem;
    --space-lg: 2rem;
    --space-xl: 3rem;
    --space-xxl: 5rem;

    /* Border Radius */
    --radius-sm: 4px;
    --radius-md: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 12px;

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
    --transition-normal: 0.3s ease;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-base);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text);
    background-color: var(--white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    color: var(--primary);
}

h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
}

h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

a {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

ul,
li {
    list-style: none;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.line-clamp-1 {
    overflow: hidden;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
}

.line-clamp-2 {
    overflow: hidden;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
}

.line-clamp-3 {
    overflow: hidden;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
}

.line-clamp-4 {
    overflow: hidden;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
}

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--space-md);
}

.section {
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.section-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.section-title {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.section-title:after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--secondary);
}

.view-all {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.view-all:hover {
    background-color: var(--light-gray);
}

.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    text-align: center;
}

.btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow-hover);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: var(--secondary);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary-light);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* ===== Header & Navigation ===== */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--light);
    box-shadow: none;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
    background-color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px var(--shadow);
}

.header-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-text {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.logo-text span {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.logo-tagline {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    margin-left: var(--space-sm);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.main-nav {
    display: flex;
}

.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.nav-link {
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link:after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    transition: width var(--transition-normal);
}

.nav-link:hover:after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-cta {
    margin-left: var(--space-lg);
}

.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 30px;
    height: 21px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
}

.hamburger span {
    display: block;
    height: 3px;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

/* ===== Main Content ===== */
main {
    margin-top: 80px;
}

/* ===== Back to Top Button ===== */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    z-index: 999;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ===== Footer ===== */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

.footer-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.footer-column h3 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-column h3:after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--secondary);
}

.footer-logo {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-tagline {
    opacity: 0.8;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--white);
}

.footer-services {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-services li {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.footer-subscribe p {
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.footer-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-input {
    padding: var(--space-sm);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-base);
}

.footer-submit {
    padding: var(--space-sm);
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-submit:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary-light);
}

.footer-bottom {
    padding: 20px 0;
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-bottom a {
    color: var(--light);
}

.newsletter-section {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.newsletter-container {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter-title {
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.newsletter-title:after {
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.newsletter-description {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter-input {
    flex-grow: 1;
    padding: var(--space-md);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) 0 0 var(--radius-md);
    font-family: var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-submit {
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.newsletter-submit:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary-light);
}


.breadcrumb-section {
    background-color: var(--light);
    padding: var(--space-md) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    list-style: none;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.breadcrumb-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.breadcrumb-item:not(:last-child):after {
    content: '›';
    margin-left: var(--space-xs);
    color: var(--medium-gray);
}

.breadcrumb-link {
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.breadcrumb-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}



/* Featured News Section */
.featured-news {
    background-color: var(--light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.featured-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.featured-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.featured-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px var(--shadow-hover);
}

.featured-card-large {
    /* grid-column: span 2; */
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

.featured-image-container {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-image {
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.featured-card-large .featured-image {
    height: 100%;
}

.featured-content {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.news-category {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.news-category.politics {
    background-color: #3b82f6;
}

.news-category.economy {
    background-color: #10b981;
}

.news-category.technology {
    background-color: #8b5cf6;
}

.featured-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-excerpt {
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.news-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.news-date {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.news-date:before {
    content: '🕒';
    margin-right: 5px;
}

.read-time {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.read-time:before {
    content: '📖';
    margin-right: 5px;
}

/* Regional News Section */
.regional-news .section-title:after {
    background-color: #3b82f6;
}

.regional-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.regional-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-md);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--primary);
}

.regional-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--shadow-hover);
}

.regional-card.europe {
    border-top-color: #3b82f6;
}

.regional-card.usa {
    border-top-color: #ef4444;
}

.regional-card.asia {
    border-top-color: #10b981;
}

.regional-card.middle-east {
    border-top-color: #f59e0b;
}

.region-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.region-flag {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-right: var(--space-sm);
}

.region-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.regional-articles {
    list-style: none;
}

.regional-articles li {
    padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.regional-articles li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.regional-articles a {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.article-title-small {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-time {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    margin-left: var(--space-sm);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Topic News Section */
.topic-news .section-title:after {
    background-color: #10b981;
}

.topic-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.topic-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.topic-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--shadow-hover);
}

.topic-image {
    height: 180px;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.topic-content {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.topic-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.topic-tag {
    padding: 3px 10px;
    background-color: var(--light-gray);
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.topic-tag.politics {
    background-color: #dbeafe;
    color: #1e40af;
}

.topic-tag.economy {
    background-color: #d1fae5;
    color: #065f46;
}

.topic-tag.technology {
    background-color: #ede9fe;
    color: #5b21b6;
}

.topic-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.topic-excerpt {
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

/* In-depth Analysis Section */
.analysis-section {
    background-color: var(--light);
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.analysis-section .section-title:after {
    background-color: #8b5cf6;
}

.analysis-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.analysis-main {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--shadow);
}

.analysis-image {
    height: 300px;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.analysis-content {
    padding: var(--space-xl);
}

.analysis-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.analysis-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-right: var(--space-sm);
}

.author-name {
    font-weight: 600;
}

.analysis-date {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.analysis-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.analysis-excerpt {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.analysis-sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.analysis-side-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.analysis-side-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--shadow-hover);
}

.analysis-side-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Editor's Pick Section */
.editors-pick .section-title:after {
    background-color: #f59e0b;
}

.editors-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.editor-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.editor-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--shadow-hover);
}

.editor-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-sm);
    left: var(--space-sm);
    background-color: #f59e0b;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.editor-image-container {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.editor-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.editor-card:hover .editor-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.editor-content {
    padding: var(--space-md);
}

.editor-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.editor-author {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
}



/* List Page Header */
.list-header {
    background-color: var(--light);
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.list-title {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.list-description {
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    max-width: 800px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* List Controls (Filters & Sort) */
.list-controls {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    padding: var(--space-md);
    background-color: var(--light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.list-filters {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-group {
    position: relative;
}

.filter-label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.filter-select {
    appearance: none;
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg) var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--medium-gray);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background-color: var(--white);
    font-family: var(--font-base);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    min-width: 180px;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23475569' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 10px center;
    background-size: 16px;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.list-sort {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.sort-label {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.sort-options {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.sort-option {
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background-color: var(--white);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.sort-option:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.sort-option.active {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* Main Content Layout */
.list-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 66% 30%;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

/* Article Cards */
.list-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

/* Card Style 1: Image Left, Content Right */
.list-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;

}

.list-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--shadow-hover);
}

.list-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.list-content {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.list-category {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.list-category.politics {
    background-color: #3b82f6;
}

.list-category.diplomacy {
    background-color: #8b5cf6;
}

.list-category.election {
    background-color: #10b981;
}

.list-category.government {
    background-color: #f59e0b;
}

.list-card-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.list-card-excerpt {
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.list-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.list-date {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.list-date:before {
    content: '🕒';
    margin-right: 5px;
}

.list-read-time {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.list-read-time:before {
    content: '📖';
    margin-right: 5px;
}

/* Card Style 2: Alternate Style (Image Top, Content Bottom) */
.list-card.alt {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    height: auto;
}

.list-card.alt .list-image {
    height: 200px;
}

/* Card Style 3: Featured Style */
.list-card.featured {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    height: auto;
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
    position: relative;
}

.list-card.featured:before {
    content: 'FEATURED';
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.list-card.featured .list-image {
    height: 250px;
}

/* Sidebar */
.list-sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.sidebar-widget {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
}

.widget-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--light-gray);
    position: relative;
}

.widget-title:after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 50px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--secondary);
}

/* Recommended Articles Widget */
.recommended-articles {
    list-style: none;
}

.recommended-article {
    padding: var(--space-md) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.recommended-article:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.recommended-article:hover {
    background-color: var(--light);
    margin: 0 calc(-1 * var(--space-lg));
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.recommended-image {
    width: 80px;
    height: 60px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-right: var(--space-md);
}

.recommended-content {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.recommended-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.recommended-date {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
}

/* Tags Widget */
.tags-widget {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.tag {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    background-color: var(--light-gray);
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.tag:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Newsletter Sidebar Widget */
.sidebar-newsletter {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

.sidebar-newsletter .widget-title {
    color: var(--white);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.sidebar-newsletter .widget-title:after {
    background-color: var(--secondary);
}

.sidebar-newsletter p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.sidebar-newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.sidebar-newsletter-input {
    padding: var(--space-sm);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-base);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.sidebar-newsletter-submit {
    padding: var(--space-sm);
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.sidebar-newsletter-submit:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary-light);
}

/* Top Authors Widget */
.top-authors {
    list-style: none;
}

.top-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: var(--space-md) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.top-author:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.author-info h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.author-stats {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
}

/* Pagination */
.pagination-section {
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.pagination-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pagination-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--light-gray);
    border-color: var(--medium-gray);
}

.pagination-link.active {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.pagination-link.disabled {
    opacity: 0.5;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.pagination-link.disabled:hover {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--light-gray);
}

.pagination-prev,
.pagination-next {
    width: auto;
    padding: 0 var(--space-md);
}

.pagination-ellipsis {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    padding: 0 var(--space-xs);
}



/* Article Header */
.article-header {
    background-color: var(--light);
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.article-category {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 15px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.article-category.politics {
    background-color: #3b82f6;
}

.article-date {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.meta-value {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}


.article-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.article-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    font-weight: 400;
    max-width: 800px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.article-author-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
    padding-top: var(--space-md);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.author-avatar-large {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-right: var(--space-md);
}

.author-info {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.author-name-large {
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.author-title {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.article-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
}

.stat-item:before {
    margin-right: 5px;
}

/* Main Content Layout */
.article-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 350px;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

/* Article Content */
.article-content {
    font-size: 0.985rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    color: #171717;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.article-featured-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 450px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--shadow);
}


.article-body img {
    margin: var(--space-sm) auto;
}



/* Article Tags */
.article-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
    padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.article-tag {
    padding: 6px 15px;
    background-color: var(--light-gray);
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.article-tag:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Share Widget */
.share-widget {
    background-color: var(--light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.share-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.share-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.share-button {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.share-button.twitter {
    background-color: #1da1f2;
}

.share-button.facebook {
    background-color: #1877f2;
}

.share-button.linkedin {
    background-color: #0a66c2;
}

.share-button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Comments Section */
.comments-section {
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
    padding-top: var(--space-xl);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
}

.comments-title {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.comment-form {
    background-color: var(--light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--space-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--medium-gray);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-family: var(--font-base);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-textarea {
    min-height: 150px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26, 54, 93, 0.1);
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

/* Related Articles */
.related-articles {
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.related-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.related-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.related-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--shadow-hover);
}

.related-image {
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.related-content {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.related-category {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.related-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.related-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.author-mini {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.author-mini img {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.author-mini span {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.share-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.share-btn {
    background: none;
    border: 1px solid #b9cfec;
    padding: 8px 24px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.share-btn:hover {
    background: #e2ecf9;
}

.author-card {
    text-align: center;
    background: #f7fafd;
    padding: 28px 20px;
    border: 1px solid #e1eaf2;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    border: 3px solid white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 20, 40, 0.1);
}

.author-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.author-card h3 {
    border-bottom: none;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.author-bio {
    color: #365773;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.author-block {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    background: #f5faff;
    padding: 28px;
    margin: 40px 0;
    border: 1px solid #d5e3f0;
    align-items: center;
}

.author-block img {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.author-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.author-info p {
    color: #2d4b68;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.author-page-main {
    padding: 40px 0;
}



.author-header {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 60px 0 48px;
    background: #f8fbfe;
    padding: 40px;
    border: 1px solid #e1eaf2;
}

.author-header-img {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 4px solid white;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 30, 50, 0.1);
}

.author-header-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.author-header-info h1 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 350;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.author-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #2d577b;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-weight: 400;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.author-header-info .author-bio {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #1e3b50;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.author-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.author-social a {
    color: #1d4e7c;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    border: 1px solid #b9cfec;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.author-social a:hover {
    background: #e2ecf9;
}

.author-detailed-bio {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #dae4ee;
}

.author-detailed-bio h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 380;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border-left: 6px solid #4a6b8a;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.author-detailed-bio p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #1f3343;
    margin-bottom: 1.5em;
    max-width: 900px;
}

.author-articles {
    margin: 48px 0;
}

.author-articles h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 380;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    border-left: 6px solid #4a6b8a;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.article-grid-4col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
}

.author-article-card {
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid #e6eef7;
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.author-article-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(20, 50, 80, 0.15);
}

.author-article-card .card-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.author-article-card .card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s;
}

.author-article-card:hover .card-img img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.author-article-card .card-content {
    padding: 16px;
}

.author-article-card .card-category {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.author-article-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    max-height: 2.8em;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
}

.author-article-card h3 a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #112b40;
}

.author-article-card .card-meta {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #57758e;
}

/* ===== Responsive Styles ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .featured-grid,
    .regional-grid,
    .topic-grid,
    .analysis-grid,
    .editors-grid,
    .related-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .featured-card-large {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }

    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .list-container,
    .article-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .list-card {
        grid-template-columns: 250px 1fr;
        height: 200px;
    }

    .list-card.featured .list-image {
        height: 220px;
    }

    .article-featured-image {
        height: 350px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .site-header {
        position: relative;
    }

    .section-title {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .article-container {
        grid-template-columns: 100%;
    }

    main {
        margin-top: 0;
    }

    h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .section {
        padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
    }


    .main-nav {
        position: fixed;
        top: 48px;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background-color: var(--white);
        box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--shadow);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: var(--space-lg);
        transform: translateY(-100%);
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    }

    .main-nav.active {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
    }

    .nav-list {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-md);
        margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    }

    .nav-cta {
        margin-left: 0;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
        transform: rotate(45deg) translate(6px, 6px);
    }

    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
        transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(7px, -7px);
    }


    .featured-grid,
    .regional-grid,
    .topic-grid,
    .analysis-grid,
    .editors-grid,
    .related-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .featured-card-large {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }


    .list-controls {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .list-filters {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .filter-select {
        min-width: 100%;
    }

    .list-sort {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .list-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        height: auto;
    }


    .list-card.featured .list-image {
        height: 200px;
    }

    .article-header {
        padding: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .article-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .article-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .article-featured-image {
        height: 250px;
    }

    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }


    .newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .newsletter-input {
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    }

    .newsletter-submit {
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    }

    .pagination {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .breadcrumb-section {
        padding: 10px 0;

    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 var(--space-sm);
    }

    .section-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .view-all {
        margin-top: var(--space-sm);
    }

    .pagination-link {
        min-width: 40px;
        width: auto;
        height: 40px;
    }

    .article-meta {
        gap: 0.5rem;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .article-date,.meta-value,.author-mini span{
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .article-title {
        font-size: 1.45rem;
    }

    .list-title {
        font-size: 1.45rem;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .article-author-meta {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .author-avatar-large {
        margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    }

    .article-stats {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .share-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}