/*
Theme Name: JNews Child
Theme URI: https://thecapital.news/
Author: Jegtheme & Capital Egypt
Author URI: https://thecapital.news/
Description: Child theme of JNews for Capital Egypt (كابيتال مصر)
Version: 10.0.0
Template: jnews
Text Domain: jnews-child
*/

/* ============================================================
   CAPITAL EGYPT — كابيتال مصر
   Premium Arabic News Homepage Prototype
   style.css — v1.0.0
   ============================================================ */

/* ============================================================
   1. GOOGLE FONTS IMPORT
   ============================================================ */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Amiri:ital,wght@0,400;0,700;1,400;1,700&family=Noto+Naskh+Arabic:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Cairo:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Readex+Pro:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ============================================================
   2. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (DESIGN TOKENS)
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --color-primary:       #c8102e;
  --color-accent:        #ff3b30;
  --color-primary-dark:  #a50d26;
  --color-primary-light: #f5e6e9;

  /* Backgrounds */
  --color-bg:            #ffffff;
  --color-bg-secondary:  #f7f7f7;
  --color-bg-dark:       #111827;
  --color-bg-darker:     #0d1520;
  --color-bg-card:       #ffffff;

  /* Text */
  --color-text:          #111111;
  --color-text-secondary:#666666;
  --color-text-muted:    #999999;
  --color-text-inverted: #ffffff;

  /* Borders */
  --color-border:        #ececec;
  --color-border-dark:   #2d3748;

  /* Status */
  --color-live:          #ef4444;
  --color-breaking:      #c8102e;

  /* Typography */
  --font-primary:        'Noto Naskh Arabic', 'Amiri', 'Simplified Arabic', 'Traditional Arabic', 'Sakkal Majalla', serif;
  --font-secondary:      'Amiri', 'Noto Naskh Arabic', 'Simplified Arabic', 'Traditional Arabic', serif;

  /* Font Sizes */
  --fs-hero:             48px;
  --fs-hero-sm:          42px;
  --fs-h1:               36px;
  --fs-h2:               32px;
  --fs-h3:               28px;
  --fs-h4:               24px;
  --fs-h5:               22px;
  --fs-card:             22px;
  --fs-body:             18px;
  --fs-body-sm:          16px;
  --fs-meta:             15px;
  --fs-small:            13px;
  --fs-xs:               12px;

  /* Font Weights */
  --fw-light:   300;
  --fw-regular: 400;
  --fw-medium:  500;
  --fw-semibold:600;
  --fw-bold:    700;
  --fw-black:   900;

  /* Line Heights */
  --lh-tight:   1.3;
  --lh-normal:  1.6;
  --lh-loose:   1.9;

  /* Spacing Scale */
  --sp-1:  8px;
  --sp-2:  16px;
  --sp-3:  24px;
  --sp-4:  32px;
  --sp-5:  48px;
  --sp-6:  64px;
  --sp-7:  80px;
  --sp-8:  96px;

  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm:   4px;
  --radius-md:   8px;
  --radius-lg:   12px;
  --radius-xl:   16px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm:   0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  --shadow-md:   0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.10), 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  --shadow-lg:   0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.12), 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  --shadow-xl:   0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
  --shadow-card: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.08);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast:   0.15s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.25s ease;
  --transition-slow:   0.4s ease;

  /* Layout */
  --container-max:  1480px;
  --container-wide: 1480px;
  --sidebar-width:  360px;
  --header-height:  125px;
  --utility-height: 44px;

  /* Z-index */
  --z-below:   -1;
  --z-normal:   1;
  --z-sticky:  100;
  --z-overlay: 200;
  --z-modal:   300;
  --z-toast:   400;
}

/* Dark Mode */
[data-theme="dark"] {
  --color-bg:            #111827;
  --color-bg-secondary:  #1a2332;
  --color-bg-dark:       #0d1520;
  --color-bg-card:       #1e2d40;
  --color-text:          #f0f4f8;
  --color-text-secondary:#9bb0c8;
  --color-text-muted:    #6b8099;
  --color-border:        #2d3748;
  --color-border-dark:   #1a2332;
  --shadow-sm:   0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  --shadow-md:   0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  --shadow-card: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}

/* ============================================================
   3. RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  direction: rtl;
  lang: ar;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  line-height: var(--lh-normal);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-normal), color var(--transition-normal);
}

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

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

ul, ol { list-style: none; }

button, input, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
}

/* Accessibility Keyboard Focus Outlines (Links & Buttons Only) */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid #0073b7 !important;
  outline-offset: 2px !important;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Remove harsh black focus outlines & borders from input fields */
input,
textarea,
select,
input:focus,
textarea:focus,
select:focus,
input:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   3.5 SEARCH MODAL OVERLAY
   ============================================================ */
.search-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 999999 !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 120px var(--sp-4) var(--sp-4);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.search-overlay.active,
.search-overlay.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.search-overlay__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.search-overlay__inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: translateY(-24px) scale(0.97);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.search-overlay.active .search-overlay__inner,
.search-overlay.is-open .search-overlay__inner {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.search-overlay__form {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.search-overlay__input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 60px;
  padding: 0 60px 0 60px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid transparent !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #0f172a;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .search-overlay__input {
  background: #1e293b;
  color: #f8fafc;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}

.search-overlay__input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-primary) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.25) !important;
}

.search-overlay__submit {
  position: absolute;
  right: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.search-overlay__submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.15);
}

.search-overlay__close {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  border: none;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .search-overlay__close {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.search-overlay__close:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(90deg);
}

/* ============================================================
   3.6 HEADER ACTION BUTTONS (SEARCH & STACKED HAMBURGER)
   ============================================================ */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-right: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 100;
}

.header-search-btn,
.header-hamburger-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  background: #f8f9fa;
  color: #111827;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .header-search-btn,
[data-theme="dark"] .header-hamburger-btn {
  background: #1e293b;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #f8fafc;
}

.header-search-btn i {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #111827;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .header-search-btn i {
  color: #f8fafc;
}

.header-search-btn:hover,
.header-hamburger-btn:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.header-search-btn:hover i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.hamburger-line {
  display: block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: #111827;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .hamburger-line {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.header-hamburger-btn:hover .hamburger-line {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ============================================================
   4. UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-3);
}

.container--wide {
  max-width: var(--container-wide);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--sp-3);
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
  border: 0;
}

.section {
  padding: var(--sp-6) 0;
}

.section--sm {
  padding: var(--sp-4) 0;
}

.section--dark {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-inverted);
}

.section--gray {
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
}

/* Section Header */
.section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-2);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
}

.section-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  right: 0;
  width: 80px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  line-height: 1;
}

.section-title .icon {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.85em;
}

.section--dark .section-title {
  color: var(--color-text-inverted);
}

.section-link {
  font-size: var(--fs-meta);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.section-link:hover { gap: 10px; }

/* Category Badge */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}

.badge--outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.badge--sm {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  padding: 3px 8px;
}

.badge--economy { background: #0ea5e9; }
.badge--sports  { background: #16a34a; }
.badge--tech    { background: #7c3aed; }
.badge--health  { background: #059669; }
.badge--world   { background: #d97706; }
.badge--culture { background: #db2777; }
.badge--energy  { background: #ea580c; }

/* Meta Info */
.meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-meta);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.meta-item i { font-size: 12px; }

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: var(--fs-meta);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(200,16,46,.35);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(200,16,46,.45);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

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

.btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn--ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn--ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

.btn--sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
}

.btn--lg {
  padding: 16px 36px;
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
}

.btn--full { width: 100%; }

/* ============================================================
   5. UTILITY BAR (TOP)
   ============================================================ */
.utility-bar {
  height: var(--utility-height);
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-inverted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-sticky);
  transition: background var(--transition-normal);
}

.utility-bar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
}

.utility-bar__right,
.utility-bar__left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-meta);
}

.utility-date {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
}

.utility-date i { color: var(--color-primary); }

.utility-weather {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  padding: 0 var(--sp-2);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
}

.utility-weather i { color: #fbbf24; }

.utility-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 18px;
  background: var(--color-border-dark);
}

.social-icons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.social-icon {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-icon:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.social-icon.fb:hover   { color: #1877f2; }
.social-icon.tw:hover   { color: #e7e7e7; }
.social-icon.ig:hover   { color: #e1306c; }
.social-icon.yt:hover   { color: #ff0000; }
.social-icon.tk:hover   { color: #69c9d0; }
.social-icon.li:hover   { color: #0a66c2; }

.utility-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.utility-action-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.utility-action-btn:hover { color: #fff; }

.lang-btn {
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.lang-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ============================================================
   6. MAIN HEADER (LOGO + NAV)
   ============================================================ */
.main-header {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--utility-height);
  z-index: calc(var(--z-sticky) - 1);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.main-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.main-header__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 0;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
}

/* Logo */
.site-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-right: -10px !important;
}

.logo-mark {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(200,16,46,.35);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1;
}

.logo-name {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: var(--color-text);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.logo-name span { color: var(--color-primary); }

.logo-tagline {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Primary Navigation */
.primary-nav {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-item > a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-item > a i {
  font-size: 19px !important;
}

.nav-item > a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  right: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  transform-origin: center;
}

.nav-item > a:hover,
.nav-item > a.active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.nav-item > a:hover::after,
.nav-item > a.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Header Right Actions & Far-Left Hamburger */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 10;
}

.header-search-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-search-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

.header-hamburger-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  padding: 8px;
}

.header-hamburger-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.header-hamburger-btn:hover .hamburger-line {
  background: #fff;
}

.hamburger-line {
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-text);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

/* ============================================================
   ATTENTION-GRABBING SOCIAL FOLLOW HUB (NEWSLETTER)
   ============================================================ */
.social-hub {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-hub-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--fs-meta);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

.social-hub-card i {
  font-size: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.social-hub-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.08);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
}

.social-hub-card:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.2) rotate(-6deg);
}

/* Social Glow Themes */
.social-hub-card.fb:hover { background: #1877f2; box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(24,119,242,.5); }
.social-hub-card.tw:hover { background: #000000; border-color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.social-hub-card.ig:hover { background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888); box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(220,39,67,.5); }
.social-hub-card.yt:hover { background: #ff0000; box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255,0,0,.5); }
.social-hub-card.tk:hover { background: #000000; box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(105,201,208,.5); }
.social-hub-card.li:hover { background: #0a66c2; box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(10,102,194,.5); }

/* Slide Menu (From Left) */
.slide-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 360px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  z-index: 999999 !important;
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 10px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}

.slide-menu.active {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.slide-menu__overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  z-index: 999998 !important;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.slide-menu__overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.slide-menu__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
}

.slide-menu__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-1);
  color: #fff;
}

.slide-menu__logo-mark {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.slide-menu__logo-name {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: #fff;
}

.slide-menu__logo-name span { color: var(--color-primary); }

.slide-menu__close {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  font-size: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
}

.slide-menu__close:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}

.slide-menu__nav {
  flex: 1;
  padding: var(--sp-2) 0;
}

.slide-menu__item a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  padding: 14px var(--sp-4);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border-right: 3px solid transparent;
}

.slide-menu__item a:hover,
.slide-menu__item a.active {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border-right-color: var(--color-primary);
  padding-right: calc(var(--sp-4) + 4px);
}

.slide-menu__item a i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  width: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.slide-menu__footer {
  padding: var(--sp-3) var(--sp-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
}

.slide-menu__socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}

.slide-menu__social {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.slide-menu__social:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

.slide-menu__copyright {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}

/* ============================================================
   9. BREAKING NEWS TICKER (RED RUNNING TAPE) - PC & ALL
   ============================================================ */
.breaking-bar {
  background: #c8102e;
  color: #fff;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.2);
}

.breaking-bar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.breaking-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  height: 100%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  z-index: 3;
}

.breaking-pulse {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulse-ring 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(255,255,255,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,0); }
}

.breaking-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 8px;
  height: 100%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  z-index: 3;
}

.breaking-control-btn {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 11px;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.breaking-control-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.breaking-ticker {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0 16px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, black 2%, black 98%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, black 2%, black 98%, transparent 100%);
}

.breaking-ticker-track,
.ticker-list {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  animation: ticker-scroll 28s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
  will-change: transform;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.breaking-ticker:hover .breaking-ticker-track,
.breaking-ticker:hover .ticker-list,
.breaking-bar.is-paused .breaking-ticker-track,
.breaking-bar.is-paused .ticker-list {
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

@keyframes ticker-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.breaking-item,
.ticker-item,
.ticker-item a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
  line-height: 44px;
}

.breaking-item:hover,
.ticker-item a:hover {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-decoration: underline;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.breaking-separator {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin: 0 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .breaking-bar {
  background: #b30c25;
}

/* ============================================================
   10. MAIN FEATURED SECTION (HERO GRID)
   ============================================================ */
.featured-section {
  padding: var(--sp-5) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.featured-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Left Column: Large + Medium */
.featured-main {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
}

.featured-lead {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 100%);
  min-height: 480px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Logo Image Styling (Crystal Clear Transparent Brand Asset) */
.site-logo-img {
  height: 100px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.15));
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-logo-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.slide-menu__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}

.slide-menu__logo {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.slide-menu-logo-img {
  height: 70px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.4));
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 85px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.3));
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO AUTO-SLIDER (CLEAN 3-SECOND AUTO-SKIPPING NEWS)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 540px;
  min-height: 540px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  background: #0f172a;
}

.hero-slider__slides {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateX(40px) scale(0.98);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  transform: translateX(0) scale(1) !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
}

.hero-slide.slide-right {
  animation: heroSlideInRight 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-slide.slide-left {
  animation: heroSlideInLeft 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes heroSlideInRight {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-60px) scale(0.96);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes heroSlideInLeft {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(60px) scale(0.96);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
  }
}

.hero-slide__img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 4s ease-out;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-slide__img {
  animation: heroKenBurns 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes heroKenBurns {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.06);
  }
}

.hero-slide__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65) 45%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 75%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 100%);
}

.hero-slide__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
  padding: 28px 30px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease 0.1s, transform 0.5s ease 0.1s;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-slide__content {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero-slide__badge {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hero-slide__title {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.38;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  font-family: 'Cairo', sans-serif;
  max-width: 92%;
}

.hero-slide__title a {
  color: #fff;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-slide__title a:hover {
  color: #d4af37;
}

.hero-slide__meta {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  font-size: 13px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.hero-slide__meta .meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* 3-Second Progress Bar Top */
.hero-slider__progress {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  z-index: 25;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slider__bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d01b24, #d4af37);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px #d4af37;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* Floating Controls (Arrows + Dots) */
.hero-slider__controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 22px;
  left: 24px;
  z-index: 20;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* ============================================================
   3D STAGE CAROUSEL (SIDE PEEK PREVIEW HERO SHOWCASE)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-stage-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 0 25px;
  margin-bottom: 50px !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-medium-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px 0 35px;
  margin-top: 25px !important;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.hero-stage-container {
  max-width: 1540px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 12px;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-stage-carousel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 560px;
  min-height: 560px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  perspective: 1400px;
  perspective-origin: center center;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Top Slim Progress Bar */
.hero-stage__progress {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  z-index: 40;
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-stage__bar {
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d4af37, #c8102e);
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* Track holding cards in 3D Space */
.hero-stage__track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Base Stage Card */
.hero-stage-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 70%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0b0f19;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              filter 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
              box-shadow 0.65s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.hero-stage-card__cover-link {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-stage-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.hero-stage-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.1) 0%, rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.4) 45%, rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.95) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background 0.5s ease;
}

.hero-stage-card__peek-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 10;
  display: none;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-stage-card__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  padding: 32px 36px 40px;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: right;
  width: auto;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-stage-card__badge {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-stage-card__title {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  text-align: right;
}

.hero-stage-card__title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  display: inline;
  text-align: right;
}

.hero-stage-card__title a:hover {
  color: #f1c40f;
}

.hero-stage-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-align: right;
}

/* ONLY for Opinion Articles in Hero (مقالات ورأي حصراً) */
.hero-stage-card--opinion {
  align-items: center !important;
}

.hero-stage-card--opinion .hero-stage-card__content {
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 920px !important;
}

.hero-stage-card--opinion .hero-stage-card__title {
  text-align: center !important;
}

.hero-stage-card--opinion .hero-stage-card__title a {
  text-align: center !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

.hero-stage-card--opinion .hero-stage-card__meta {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   3D CAROUSEL STATES (RTL Natural Orientation)
   In Arabic RTL:
   - Previous is on the RIGHT (+X)
   - Next is on the LEFT (-X)
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* 1. CENTER ACTIVE SLIDE */
.hero-stage-card.is-active {
  z-index: 20;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(0) translateZ(0) scale(1);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* 2. PREVIOUS CARD (Right Peek in RTL) */
.hero-stage-card.is-prev {
  z-index: 10;
  opacity: 0.58;
  visibility: visible;
  cursor: pointer;
  transform: translateX(65%) translateZ(-150px) scale(0.85);
  filter: brightness(0.75) blur(0.5px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hero-stage-card.is-prev:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
  transform: translateX(63%) translateZ(-110px) scale(0.88);
  filter: brightness(0.9);
}

.hero-stage-card.is-prev .hero-stage-card__peek-badge {
  display: block;
}
.hero-stage-card.is-prev .peek-badge-prev {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.hero-stage-card.is-prev .peek-badge-next {
  display: none;
}
.hero-stage-card.is-prev .hero-stage-card__content {
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* 3. NEXT CARD (Left Peek in RTL) */
.hero-stage-card.is-next {
  z-index: 10;
  opacity: 0.58;
  visibility: visible;
  cursor: pointer;
  transform: translateX(-65%) translateZ(-150px) scale(0.85);
  filter: brightness(0.75) blur(0.5px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hero-stage-card.is-next:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
  transform: translateX(-63%) translateZ(-110px) scale(0.88);
  filter: brightness(0.9);
}

.hero-stage-card.is-next .hero-stage-card__peek-badge {
  display: block;
}
.hero-stage-card.is-next .peek-badge-prev {
  display: none;
}
.hero-stage-card.is-next .peek-badge-next {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.hero-stage-card.is-next .hero-stage-card__content {
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* 4. HIDDEN CARDS */
.hero-stage-card.is-hidden {
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateX(0) translateZ(-350px) scale(0.65);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SOLID CENTERED SIDE NAVIGATION ARROWS
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-stage-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 50;
  pointer-events: auto;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.hero-stage-arrow--prev {
  right: calc(15% - 28px);
}

.hero-stage-arrow--next {
  left: calc(15% - 28px);
}

.hero-stage-arrow:hover {
  background: #c8102e;
  border-color: #c8102e;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.6);
}

.hero-stage-arrow:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   BOTTOM DOTS INDICATORS
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-stage__dots-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 35;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.hero-stage__dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hero-stage__dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-stage__dot.active {
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #d4af37;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.75);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-stage-card {
    width: 80%;
  }
  .hero-stage-arrow--prev {
    right: calc(10% - 24px);
  }
  .hero-stage-arrow--next {
    left: calc(10% - 24px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-stage-carousel {
    height: 480px;
    min-height: 480px;
  }
  .hero-stage-card {
    width: 86%;
  }
  .hero-stage-card__title {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .hero-stage-arrow {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .hero-stage-arrow--prev {
    right: 12px;
  }
  .hero-stage-arrow--next {
    left: 12px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-stage-carousel {
    height: 420px;
    min-height: 420px;
    perspective: none;
  }
  .hero-stage-card {
    width: 94%;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .hero-stage-card.is-prev,
  .hero-stage-card.is-next {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-stage-card__content {
    padding: 20px 18px 55px;
  }
  .hero-stage-card__title {
    font-size: 19px;
  }
  .hero-stage-arrow {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .hero-stage-arrow--prev {
    right: 8px;
  }
  .hero-stage-arrow--next {
    left: 8px;
  }
}

.article-card__img-wrap,
.editors-card__img-wrap,
.featured-small-card__img,
.timeline-item__img,
.sidebar-article__img,
.popular-card__img,
.category-article__img,
.video-card__thumb,
.gallery-item {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e2e8f0 0%, #cbd5e1 100%);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .article-card__img-wrap,
[data-theme="dark"] .editors-card__img-wrap,
[data-theme="dark"] .featured-small-card__img,
[data-theme="dark"] .timeline-item__img,
[data-theme="dark"] .sidebar-article__img,
[data-theme="dark"] .popular-card__img,
[data-theme="dark"] .category-article__img,
[data-theme="dark"] .video-card__thumb,
[data-theme="dark"] .gallery-item {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #334155 100%);
}

.featured-lead__img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.featured-lead:hover .featured-lead__img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.featured-lead__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.9) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.4) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.featured-lead__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: var(--sp-4);
}

.featured-lead__badge {
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}

.featured-lead__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-hero);
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: #fff;
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
}

.featured-lead__meta {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}

.featured-medium-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
}

/* ============================================================
   FEATURED SIDEBAR (Tabbed Header + Rich Dynamic Panes)
   ============================================================ */
.featured-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 540px;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.featured-sidebar__header {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 8px 10px;
}

.featured-sidebar__tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  padding: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.featured-sidebar__tab {
  flex: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.featured-sidebar__tab i {
  font-size: 11px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.featured-sidebar__tab:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.05);
}

.featured-sidebar__tab.active {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.35);
}

.featured-sidebar__tab.active i {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Panes container */
.featured-sidebar__panes {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-sidebar__pane {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  gap: 6px;
  animation: fadeInPane 0.25s ease-out;
}

.featured-sidebar__pane.active {
  display: flex;
}

@keyframes fadeInPane {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(4px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Small Cards in Sidebar */
.featured-small-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 7px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light, rgba(0,0,0,0.05));
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  flex: 1;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.featured-small-card:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.featured-small-card:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  transform: translateX(-3px);
}

.featured-small-card__body {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.featured-small-card__pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.08);
  padding: 1px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.featured-small-card__title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.featured-small-card:hover .featured-small-card__title {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.featured-small-card__meta {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.featured-small-card__img {
  width: 74px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-small-card__img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.featured-small-card:hover .featured-small-card__img img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Ranked Items in Trending Pane (Rich Images + Ranked Badges) */
.trending-ranked-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 7px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light, rgba(0,0,0,0.05));
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  flex: 1;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.trending-ranked-card:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.trending-ranked-card:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  transform: translateX(-3px);
}

.trending-ranked-card__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 74px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0b0f19;
}

.trending-ranked-card__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.trending-ranked-card:hover .trending-ranked-card__img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.trending-ranked-card__num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 3px;
  right: 3px;
  z-index: 3;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.trending-ranked-card:hover .trending-ranked-card__num {
  background: #c8102e;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.trending-ranked-card__body {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.trending-ranked-card__title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.trending-ranked-card:hover .trending-ranked-card__title {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.trending-ranked-card__views {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* Markets Pane */
.market-widget-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.market-stat-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.market-stat-card__name {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}

.market-stat-card__val {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.market-stat-card__change {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
}

.market-stat-card__change.up {
  color: #10b981;
}

.market-stat-card__change.down {
  color: #ef4444;
}

/* Sidebar Footer */
.featured-sidebar__footer {
  padding: 8px 12px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  text-align: center;
}

.featured-sidebar__more-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.featured-sidebar__more-link:hover {
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* Dark mode overrides for featured sidebar */
[data-theme="dark"] .featured-sidebar {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border-color: var(--color-border-dark);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .featured-sidebar__header,
[data-theme="dark"] .featured-sidebar__footer {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border-color: var(--color-border-dark);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .featured-sidebar__tabs {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--color-border-dark);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .featured-small-card {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .featured-small-card:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .trending-ranked-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .market-stat-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-color: var(--color-border-dark);
}

/* Medium Article Card (shared) */
.article-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.article-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.article-card__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 175px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.article-card:hover .article-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.article-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--sp-2);
  right: var(--sp-2);
  z-index: 1;
}

.article-card__body {
  padding: var(--sp-3);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.article-card__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-card);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  flex: 1;
}

.article-card:hover .article-card__title {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.article-card__excerpt {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--lh-loose);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}

.article-card__meta {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--sp-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* ============================================================
   11. EDITOR'S PICKS
   ============================================================ */
.editors-picks {
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  padding: var(--sp-5) 0;
}

.editors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  margin-top: var(--sp-4);
}

.editors-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.editors-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.editors-card--featured {
  grid-column: span 2;
  flex-direction: row;
}

.editors-card--featured .editors-card__img-wrap {
  width: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  aspect-ratio: auto;
}

.editors-card__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.editors-card--featured .editors-card__img-wrap {
  aspect-ratio: auto;
  min-height: 260px;
}

.editors-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.editors-card:hover .editors-card__img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.editors-card__body {
  padding: var(--sp-3);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.editors-card--featured .editors-card__body {
  padding: var(--sp-4);
  justify-content: center;
}

.editors-card__badge { margin-bottom: var(--sp-1); }

.editors-card__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h4);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  flex: 1;
}

.editors-card--featured .editors-card__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
}

.editors-card:hover .editors-card__title { color: var(--color-primary); }

.editors-card__excerpt {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--lh-loose);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
}

.editors-card__meta { margin-top: auto; }

/* ============================================================
   12. LATEST NEWS TIMELINE
   ============================================================ */
.latest-news { padding: var(--sp-6) 0; }

.latest-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr var(--sidebar-width);
  gap: var(--sp-5);
}

.latest-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  padding: var(--sp-3) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.timeline-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.timeline-item:hover { background: var(--color-bg-secondary); margin: 0 calc(-1 * var(--sp-3)); padding-left: var(--sp-3); padding-right: var(--sp-3); border-radius: var(--radius-md); border-bottom-color: transparent; }

.timeline-time {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 64px;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.timeline-hour {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.timeline-period {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.timeline-dot {
  width: 2px;
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--color-border);
  margin-top: 8px;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-dot::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  margin-top: -4px;
}

.timeline-item__img {
  width: 160px;
  height: 110px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.timeline-item__img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-item__img img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.timeline-item__body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }

.timeline-item__badge { margin-bottom: 8px; }

.timeline-item__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h4);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-item__title { color: var(--color-primary); }

.timeline-item__excerpt {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--lh-normal);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.load-more-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--sp-4);
}

/* ============================================================
   13. SIDEBAR
   ============================================================ */
.sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
}

.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sidebar-widget__header {
  padding: var(--sp-2) var(--sp-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
}

.sidebar-widget__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.sidebar-widget__title i { color: var(--color-primary); }

.sidebar-widget__body { padding: var(--sp-2); }

/* Sidebar List Item */
.sidebar-article {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  padding: var(--sp-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.sidebar-article:hover { background: var(--color-bg-secondary); }

.sidebar-article__num {
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: var(--color-border);
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.sidebar-article:hover .sidebar-article__num { color: var(--color-primary); }

.sidebar-article__img {
  width: 72px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sidebar-article__img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.sidebar-article:hover .sidebar-article__img img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.sidebar-article__body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }

.sidebar-article__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-meta);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.sidebar-article:hover .sidebar-article__title { color: var(--color-primary); }

.sidebar-article__time {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* Tags */
.tags-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: var(--sp-2);
}

.tag-item {
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.tag-item:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ============================================================
   14. TRENDING SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.trending-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  padding: var(--sp-5) 0;
}

.trending-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  margin-top: var(--sp-4);
}

.trending-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--sp-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.trending-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-accent) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 0;
}

.trending-card:hover::before { opacity: 0.08; }

.trending-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(200,16,46,.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}

.trending-num {
  font-size: 56px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-1);
  transition: color var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.trending-card:hover .trending-num { color: rgba(200,16,46,.2); }

.trending-badge {
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.trending-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-meta);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.trending-card:hover .trending-title { color: #fff; }

.trending-meta {
  margin-top: var(--sp-1);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   15. MOST READ
   ============================================================ */
.most-read { padding: var(--sp-5) 0; }

.most-read__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.most-read__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  padding: var(--sp-3) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.most-read__item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.most-read__item:hover { padding-right: var(--sp-2); }

.most-read__rank {
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: var(--color-border);
  line-height: 1;
  width: 56px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-align: center;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.most-read__item:hover .most-read__rank { color: var(--color-primary); }

.most-read__rank.gold   { color: #f59e0b; }
.most-read__rank.silver { color: #9ca3af; }
.most-read__rank.bronze { color: #b45309; }

.most-read__img {
  width: 120px;
  height: 85px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.most-read__img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.most-read__item:hover .most-read__img img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.most-read__body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }

.most-read__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h4);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.most-read__item:hover .most-read__title { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* ============================================================
   16. POPULAR NOW (SLIDER)
   ============================================================ */
.popular-now { padding: var(--sp-5) 0; background: var(--color-bg-secondary); }

.popular-slider-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: var(--sp-4);
}

.popular-slider {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.popular-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  will-change: transform;
}

.popular-card {
  min-width: calc(25% - var(--sp-3) * 3/4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.popular-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.popular-card__img {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.popular-card__img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.popular-card:hover .popular-card__img img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.popular-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--sp-2);
  right: var(--sp-2);
}

.popular-card__body { padding: var(--sp-3); }

.popular-card__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-1);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.popular-card:hover .popular-card__title { color: var(--color-primary); }

.slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-1);
}

.slider-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  align-items: center;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-border);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ============================================================
   CATEGORY SECTIONS DESIGN SYSTEM (UNIFORM PREMIER LAYOUT)
   ============================================================ */
.category-block {
  padding: 36px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.category-block:nth-child(even) {
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
}

.category-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.category-featured-card {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  background: #0f172a;
}

.category-featured-card__img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.category-featured-card:hover .category-featured-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.category-featured-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.95) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.6) 45%, rgba(0,0,0,.15) 75%, transparent 100%);
}

.category-featured-card__content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 24px 20px 20px;
}

.category-featured-card__content .badge {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-block;
  background: #0073b7;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.category-featured-card__title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 8px 0 10px;
}

.category-featured-card__title a {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.category-featured-card__title a:hover {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
}

.category-featured-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.category-featured-card__meta {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.category-featured-card__meta .meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

/* 2x2 Grid for 4 Supporting Articles */
.category-articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.category-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
  height: 100%;
}

.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.category-card__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f1f5f9;
}

.category-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.category-card:hover .category-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.category-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: #0073b7;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.category-card__body {
  padding: 14px 16px 14px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.category-card__title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #111827;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.category-card__title a {
  color: #111827;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.category-card__title a:hover {
  color: #c8102e;
}

.category-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #6b7280;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.category-card__meta .meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

/* ============================================================
   OPINION SECTION (SPECIAL WRITERS CARDS) - 4-CARD PC GRID
   ============================================================ */
.opinion-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) and (min-width: 901px) {
  .opinion-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

.opinion-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px 20px 20px;
  min-height: 380px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: right;
}

.opinion-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #c8102e;
}

.opinion-card__author {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.opinion-card__avatar {
  width: 58px !important;
  height: 58px !important;
  min-width: 58px !important;
  max-width: 58px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  border: 2.5px solid #c8102e !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.2) !important;
}

.opinion-card__author-info {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  text-align: right !important;
}

.opinion-card__name {
  font-size: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  margin: 0 0 3px 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.opinion-card__role {
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.opinion-card__quote-mark {
  color: #c8102e !important;
  font-size: 32px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  text-align: right !important;
  margin: 12px 0 8px 0 !important;
  opacity: 0.9 !important;
  font-family: 'Cairo', sans-serif !important;
  letter-spacing: -2px !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.opinion-card__title {
  font-size: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;
  text-align: right !important;
  display: -webkit-box !important;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.opinion-card__title a {
  color: #0f172a !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.opinion-card__title a:hover,
.opinion-card:hover .opinion-card__title a {
  color: #c8102e !important;
}

.opinion-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 13px !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0 !important;
  text-align: right !important;
  display: -webkit-box !important;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3 !important;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  flex: 1 !important;
}

.opinion-card__footer {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  margin-top: auto !important;
  padding-top: 14px !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.opinion-card__footer i {
  color: #c8102e !important;
}

.btn--opinion-all {
  border: 1.5px solid #c8102e !important;
  color: #c8102e !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  padding: 8px 24px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

.btn--opinion-all:hover {
  background: #c8102e !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .opinion-card {
  background: #1e293b;
  border-color: #334155;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .opinion-card__name,
[data-theme="dark"] .opinion-card__title,
[data-theme="dark"] .opinion-card__title a {
  color: #f8fafc;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .opinion-card__role,
[data-theme="dark"] .opinion-card__excerpt {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .opinion-card__footer {
  color: #64748b;
  border-top-color: #334155;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .opinion-card:hover .opinion-card__title a {
  color: #f87171;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .btn--opinion-all {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: #f87171 !important;
  border-color: #f87171 !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .btn--opinion-all:hover {
  background: #c8102e !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .opinion-card__footer {
  color: #64748b;
  border-top-color: #334155;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .opinion-card:hover .opinion-card__title a {
  color: #f87171;
}

/* ============================================================
   VIDEO SECTION CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.video-duration-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8px;
  left: 8px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.8);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.category-featured {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 400px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.category-featured__img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.category-featured:hover .category-featured__img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.category-featured__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.9) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.3) 60%, transparent 100%);
}

.category-featured__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: var(--sp-3);
}

.category-featured__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: #fff;
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  margin: var(--sp-1) 0;
}

.category-featured__meta { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }

.category-articles {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
}

.category-article {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  padding: var(--sp-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.category-article:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateX(-3px);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.category-article__img {
  width: 100px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.category-article__img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.category-article:hover .category-article__img img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.category-article__body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }

.category-article__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.category-article:hover .category-article__title { color: var(--color-primary); }

.category-article__meta {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-1);
}

.category-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--sp-2);
}

/* ============================================================
   18. LIVE NEWS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.live-section { padding: var(--sp-5) 0; background: var(--color-bg-dark); }

.live-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
}

.live-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--color-live);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--fs-meta);
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
}

.live-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  animation: pulse-ring 1.2s infinite;
}

.live-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h3);
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: #fff;
}

.live-subtitle {
  font-size: var(--fs-meta);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  margin-right: auto;
}

.live-feed {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  max-height: 520px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1) transparent;
}

.live-feed::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
.live-feed::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.live-feed::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius: 2px; }

.live-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  padding: var(--sp-3) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  animation: slideInRight 0.5s ease;
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

.live-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }

.live-item__time {
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding-top: 3px;
  width: 70px;
}

.live-item__body { flex: 1; }

.live-item__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-body-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.live-item:hover .live-item__title { color: #fff; }

.live-item__text {
  font-size: var(--fs-meta);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  line-height: var(--lh-normal);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.live-item__new {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-live);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* ============================================================
   19. VIDEO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.video-section { padding: var(--sp-5) 0; }

.video-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  margin-top: var(--sp-4);
}

.video-main {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: #000;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.video-main__thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.video-main:hover .video-main__thumb { transform: scale(1.03); }

.video-main__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition-normal);
}

.video-main:hover .video-main__overlay { background: rgba(0,0,0,.2); }

.play-btn {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(200,16,46,.2);
  padding-right: 4px;
}

.video-main:hover .play-btn {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 24px rgba(200,16,46,.15);
}

.video-main__info {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: var(--sp-3);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.9) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.video-main__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-h4);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: #fff;
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.video-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
}

.video-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.video-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.video-card__thumb {
  position: relative;
  width: 130px;
  height: 90px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-card__thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.video-card:hover .video-card__thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.video-card__play {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 20px;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.video-card:hover .video-card__play { background: rgba(200,16,46,.6); }

.video-card__body {
  padding: var(--sp-2);
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.video-card__title {
  font-size: var(--fs-meta);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.video-card:hover .video-card__title { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* ============================================================
   20. PHOTO GALLERY
   ============================================================ */
.gallery-section { padding: var(--sp-5) 0; background: var(--color-bg-secondary); }

.gallery-masonry {
  columns: 4;
  column-gap: var(--sp-2);
  margin-top: var(--sp-4);
}

.gallery-item {
  break-inside: avoid;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.gallery-item__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.0);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: var(--sp-2);
  transition: background var(--transition-normal);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__overlay { background: rgba(0,0,0,.5); }

.gallery-item__caption {
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__caption {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============================================================
   21. SOCIAL FOLLOW HUB SECTION (EXPANDED CARDS)
   ============================================================ */
.newsletter-section {
  padding: 60px 0 40px;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 25%, rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.18) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 75%, rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.16) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #101420 0%, #0c0f18 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: none;
}

.newsletter-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.newsletter-title {
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.newsletter-subtitle {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.social-hub {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.social-hub-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.social-hub-card__icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.social-hub-card.fb .social-hub-card__icon {
  background: #1877f2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.7);
}

.social-hub-card.tk .social-hub-card__icon {
  background: #000000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.social-hub-card.ig .social-hub-card__icon {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433 0%, #e6683c 25%, #dc2743 50%, #cc2366 75%, #bc1888 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.7);
}

.social-hub-card__info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: right;
  flex: 1;
}

.social-hub-card__name {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
}

.social-hub-card__sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  direction: ltr;
}

.social-hub-card__arrow {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-hub-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.social-hub-card:hover .social-hub-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.social-hub-card:hover .social-hub-card__arrow {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(-4px);
}

.social-hub-card.fb:hover {
  background: rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.16);
  border-color: #1877f2;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.4);
}

.social-hub-card.tk:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border-color: rgba(0, 242, 234, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 242, 234, 0.3), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 0, 79, 0.3);
}

.social-hub-card.ig:hover {
  background: rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.16);
  border-color: #e1306c;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.4);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .social-hub {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 480px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   23. FOOTER (SEAMLESS CONTINUATION & CLEAN TITLES)
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 30%, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.12) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 45%, rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.12) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0c0f18 0%, #080a10 50%, #040508 100%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  padding: 40px 0 0;
  border-top: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-main {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-social {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.footer-social:hover {
  background: #c8102e;
  border-color: #ff2d55;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.45);
}

.footer-widget-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 11px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-link i {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-right: 4px;
}

.footer-link:hover i {
  color: #c8102e;
  transform: translateX(-3px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 22px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
}

.footer-bottom-link {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ============================================================
   24. SCROLL TO TOP
   ============================================================ */
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #c8102e;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 99;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.scroll-top:hover {
  background: #a50d26;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.6);
}

/* ============================================================
   24. SCROLL TO TOP
   ============================================================ */
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: var(--sp-3);
  left: var(--sp-3);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: var(--z-sticky);
}

.scroll-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.scroll-top:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* ============================================================
   25. LOADING SKELETON
   ============================================================ */
.skeleton {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-bg-secondary) 25%, var(--color-border) 37%, var(--color-bg-secondary) 63%);
  background-size: 400% 100%;
  animation: skeleton-shine 1.4s ease infinite;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

@keyframes skeleton-shine {
  0%   { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0 50%; }
}

/* ============================================================
   26. ANIMATIONS & EFFECTS
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

.animate-fadeIn    { animation: fadeIn    0.5s ease forwards; }
.animate-fadeInUp  { animation: fadeInUp  0.5s ease forwards; }
.animate-fadeInRight { animation: fadeInRight 0.5s ease forwards; }

/* Intersection Observer animation classes */
.reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

/* Apply fade effect progressively */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .reveal {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   27. RESPONSIVE — TABLET (1024px)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  :root { --container-max: 100%; }

  .featured-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px;
  }

  .trending-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }

  .category-inner { grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr; }

  .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--sp-4); }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root {
    --fs-hero:   38px;
    --fs-hero-sm:34px;
    --fs-h1:     30px;
    --fs-h2:     26px;
    --fs-h3:     24px;
  }

  .primary-nav { display: none; }
  .header-menu-btn { display: flex; }

  .featured-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-sidebar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); display: grid; }

  .editors-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .editors-card--featured { grid-column: span 2; }

  .latest-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sidebar { display: none; }

  .popular-card { min-width: calc(33.33% - var(--sp-3) * 2/3); }

  .video-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .gallery-masonry { columns: 3; }

  .category-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .category-featured { min-height: 280px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   28. RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (768px)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --fs-hero:   28px;
    --fs-hero-sm:24px;
    --fs-h1:     24px;
    --fs-h2:     22px;
    --fs-h3:     20px;
    --fs-h4:     18px;
    --fs-h5:     16px;
    --fs-body:   16px;
    --sp-6:      40px;
    --sp-7:      56px;
  }

  .utility-weather,
  .utility-date,
  .social-icons { display: none; }

  .slide-menu { width: 100%; }

  .featured-medium-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-sidebar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .editors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .editors-card--featured { flex-direction: column; }
  .editors-card--featured .editors-card__img-wrap { width: 100%; min-height: 200px; }

  .trending-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  .most-read__img { display: none; }

  .popular-card { min-width: calc(50% - var(--sp-3)/2); }

  .video-sidebar { display: none; }

  .gallery-masonry { columns: 2; }

  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--sp-2);
    gap: var(--sp-1);
  }

  .newsletter-input { text-align: center; }

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

  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }

  .section-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--sp-1); }

  .timeline-item__img { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root {
    --sp-3: 16px;
    --sp-4: 24px;
    --sp-5: 32px;
  }

  .trending-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .popular-card { min-width: calc(80vw); }
  .gallery-masonry { columns: 1; }
}

/* ============================================================
   29. FOCUS / ACCESSIBILITY
   ============================================================ */
*:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ============================================================
   30. DARK MODE OVERRIDES (Specific)
   ============================================================ */
[data-theme="dark"] .main-header {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-border);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .article-card,
[data-theme="dark"] .editors-card,
[data-theme="dark"] .sidebar-widget,
[data-theme="dark"] .category-article,
[data-theme="dark"] .video-card,
[data-theme="dark"] .popular-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .featured-small-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .featured-small-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .breaking-bar {
  background: #a80d26;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .utility-bar {
  background: #080f1a;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .tag-item {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .slider-btn {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border-color: var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .ad-placeholder {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

/* ============================================================
   DUAL LOGO COLOR SYSTEM (RED #d01b24 & EGYPTIAN BLUE #0073b7)
   ============================================================ */
.main-icon-red,
.section-title i,
.category-block .section-title i {
  color: #d01b24 !important;
  margin-left: 5px;
}

.sub-icon-blue {
  color: #0073b7 !important;
  margin-left: 5px;
  font-size: 19px !important;
}

.jeg_menu li > a,
.jeg_main_menu li > a {
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.jeg_menu li > a i,
.jeg_main_menu li > a i {
  font-size: 19px !important;
  margin-left: 5px !important;
}

/* Category Sub-badges & Tags (Like سيناء Pill in Reference) */
.badge,
.category-card__badge,
.subcat-pill,
.tag-item--blue {
  background-color: #0073b7 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 4px 14px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 115, 183, 0.25) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   EGYPT PRAYER TIMES WIDGET — مواقيت الصلاة في مصر
   ============================================================ */
.section-header--with-prayer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.prayer-strip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary, #f8fafc);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border, #e2e8f0);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.prayer-strip__label {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text, #1e293b);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.prayer-strip__label i {
  color: #d01b24 !important;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.prayer-strip__items {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.p-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted, #475569);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.p-badge i {
  color: #0073b7;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.p-badge:hover {
  color: #0073b7;
  background: rgba(0, 115, 183, 0.06);
}

.p-badge.active {
  background: #0073b7;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.p-badge.active i {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.p-badge .p-title {
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.p-badge .p-val {
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Nav Item Prayer Dropdown */
.nav-item--religious {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-item--religious:hover .prayer-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.prayer-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  right: 0;
  width: 330px;
  background: var(--color-bg-card, #ffffff);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 115, 183, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 115, 183, 0.18);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1000;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .prayer-dropdown {
  background: #1e293b;
  border-color: rgba(0, 115, 183, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.prayer-dropdown__header {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #0073b7;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border, #f3f4f6);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.prayer-dropdown__header i {
  color: #d01b24 !important;
}

.prayer-dropdown__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
}

.prayer-dropdown__item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 6px;
  background: var(--color-bg-secondary, #f8fafc);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 115, 183, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.prayer-dropdown__item i {
  color: #0073b7;
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .prayer-dropdown__item {
  background: #0f172a;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.prayer-dropdown__item.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0073b7 0%, #d01b24 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #d4af37;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 115, 183, 0.3);
}

.prayer-dropdown__item.active i {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.prayer-dropdown__item .p-name {
  font-size: 12px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.prayer-dropdown__item .p-time {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ============================================================
   CONSECUTIVE AUTO-SWITCHING HERO SLIDER
   ============================================================ */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.hero-slider__progress {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  z-index: 20;
}

.hero-slider__bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0073b7, #d01b24);
  border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
}

.hero-slide {
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out, transform 0.8s ease-in-out;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
}

.hero-slider__controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 25;
}

.hero-slider__arrow {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.hero-slider__arrow:hover {
  background: #d01b24;
  border-color: #d01b24;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* ============================================================
   PRAYER TIMES WIDGET (مواقيت الصلاة في مصر)
   ============================================================ */
.capital-prayer-widget {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1f19 0%, #064e3b 50%, #042f2e 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(6, 78, 59, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.capital-prayer-widget::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.capital-prayer-widget__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.capital-prayer-widget__title-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.capital-prayer-widget__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  color: #d4af37;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.capital-prayer-widget__title {
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 2px;
  font-family: 'Cairo', sans-serif;
}

.capital-prayer-widget__sub {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin: 0;
}

.capital-prayer-widget__sub strong {
  color: #d4af37;
}

.capital-prayer-widget__sub span {
  color: #34d399;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: monospace;
}

.capital-prayer-widget__city-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: #d4af37;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'Cairo', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.capital-prayer-widget__city-badge i {
  color: #d4af37;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.capital-prayer-times-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.prayer-time-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 8px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.prayer-time-box:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.prayer-time-box.active {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25) 0%, rgba(6, 78, 59, 0.7) 100%);
  border-color: #d4af37;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.prayer-time-box__name {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.prayer-time-box.active .prayer-time-box__name {
  color: #d4af37;
}

.prayer-time-box__icon {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.85);
  margin: 2px 0;
}

.prayer-time-box__time {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  font-family: 'Cairo', sans-serif;
}

.prayer-time-box__badge {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: #d4af37;
  color: #064e3b;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  right: 50%;
  transform: translateX(50%);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hijri-date-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(6, 78, 59, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 78, 59, 0.25);
  color: #065f46;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-left: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .capital-prayer-times-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .capital-prayer-widget {
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }
  .capital-prayer-widget__header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   24. VIDEO SECTION SPECIALIZED STYLES
   ============================================================ */
/* ============================================================
   24. VIDEO SECTION SPECIALIZED SHOWCASE STYLES (MATCH DESIGN)
   ============================================================ */
.video-showcase-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px;
  gap: 26px;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-top: 15px;
  min-height: 500px;
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .video-showcase-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 868px) {
  .video-showcase-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* --- Featured Big Video Card (Right) --- */
.video-showcase-featured {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 500px;
  height: 100%;
  background: #090d16;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.video-showcase-featured:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.video-showcase-featured__link {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.video-showcase-featured__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.video-showcase-featured:hover .video-showcase-featured__img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.video-showcase-featured__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.94) 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 35%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 60%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Center Glowing Red Play Button */
.video-showcase-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 86px;
  height: 86px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #c8102e;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px;
  padding-left: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.38), 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  z-index: 3;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.video-showcase-featured:hover .video-showcase-play-btn {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15);
  background: #e60026;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 18px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.5), 0 0 45px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.95);
}

/* Bottom Text Content in Featured Card */
.video-showcase-featured__content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 26px;
  right: 28px;
  left: 160px;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: right;
}

.video-showcase-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #c8102e;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.video-showcase-featured__title {
  font-size: 23px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .video-showcase-featured {
    min-height: 320px;
  }
  .video-showcase-featured__content {
    left: 20px;
    right: 18px;
    bottom: 40px;
  }
  .video-showcase-featured__title {
    font-size: 19px;
  }
  .video-showcase-play-btn {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    font-size: 22px;
  }
}

/* Top Left Duration for Featured Video */
.video-showcase-duration {
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  left: 22px;
  bottom: auto;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  z-index: 4;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  font-family: inherit;
}

/* --- Vertical Video Playlist (Left) --- */
.video-showcase-playlist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.video-playlist-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.28s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.video-playlist-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(-5px);
  border-color: #c8102e;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.1);
}

.video-playlist-card__body {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  text-align: right;
}

.video-playlist-card__title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.video-playlist-card:hover .video-playlist-card__title {
  color: #c8102e !important;
}

.video-playlist-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted, #64748b);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.video-playlist-card__time {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.video-playlist-card__time i {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.video-playlist-card__thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 130px;
  height: 86px;
  min-width: 130px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000000;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.video-playlist-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.92;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  display: block;
}

.video-playlist-card:hover .video-playlist-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  opacity: 1;
}

.video-playlist-card__play {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 10px;
  padding-left: 2px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.video-playlist-card:hover .video-playlist-card__play {
  background: #c8102e;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.8);
}

.video-playlist-card__timestamp {
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px;
  left: 4px;
  bottom: auto;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 1px 5px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: monospace;
  z-index: 2;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* Card Video Play Icon Overlay (Category Grid / Archive / Search / Frontpage) */
.video-card-play-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #c8102e;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  padding-left: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.35), 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.category-card:hover .video-card-play-icon,
.news-card:hover .video-card-play-icon,
.article-card:hover .video-card-play-icon,
a:hover .video-card-play-icon {
  background: #e60026;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.18);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.45), 0 0 25px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.85);
}

/* Duration badge at the top of the video card */
.video-card-duration {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  bottom: auto;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  z-index: 5;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.video-card-duration i {
  color: #c9a96e;
  font-size: 11px;
}

/* Video Lightbox Modal */
.capital-video-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999999;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.capital-video-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.capital-video-modal__content {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  background: #0f172a;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: scale(0.92);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.capital-video-modal.active .capital-video-modal__content {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.capital-video-modal__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: #1e293b;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.capital-video-modal__title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  padding-left: 16px;
}

.capital-video-modal__close {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.capital-video-modal__close:hover {
  background: #c8102e;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.capital-video-modal__player-wrap {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
  height: 0;
  background: #000000;
}

.capital-video-modal__player-wrap video,
.capital-video-modal__player-wrap iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   PREV / NEXT POST NAVIGATION (ULTRA PREMIUM EDITORIAL DESIGN)
   ============================================================ */
.jeg_prevnext_post::before,
.jeg_prevnext_post::after,
.classic-post-nav::before,
.classic-post-nav::after {
  display: none !important;
  content: none !important;
  clear: none !important;
  width: 0 !important;
  height: 0 !important;
}

.jeg_prevnext_post,
.classic-post-nav {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
  margin: 40px 0 0 !important;
  padding: 28px 0 0 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border, #e2e8f0) !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  clear: both !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  float: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .jeg_prevnext_post,
  .classic-post-nav {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    padding-top: 20px !important;
  }
}

.jeg_prevnext_post a,
.jeg_prevnext_post a.post,
.jeg_prevnext_post .prev-post,
.jeg_prevnext_post .next-post,
.classic-post-nav__link,
.post-nav-item {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  padding: 18px 20px !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #e8edf3 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  float: none !important;
  clear: none !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  text-align: right !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  align-self: stretch !important;
}

/* Hard override for any JNews parent theme float/margin/padding rules */
.jeg_prevnext_post a.post.prev-post,
.jeg_prevnext_post a.post.next-post,
.jeg_prevnext_post .prev-post,
.jeg_prevnext_post .next-post {
  float: none !important;
  clear: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 18px 20px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #e8edf3 !important;
}

/* Glowing Top Indicator Bar on Hover */
.jeg_prevnext_post a.post::before,
.classic-post-nav__link::before,
.post-nav-item::before {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 16px !important;
  right: 16px !important;
  height: 3px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d01b24 0%, #ff4d4d 100%) !important;
  border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transform: scaleX(0) !important;
  transform-origin: right center !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

.jeg_prevnext_post .next-post::before,
.classic-post-nav__next::before,
.post-nav-next::before {
  transform-origin: left center !important;
}

.jeg_prevnext_post a.post:hover,
.classic-post-nav__link:hover,
.post-nav-item:hover {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.4) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.12), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.jeg_prevnext_post a.post:hover::before,
.classic-post-nav__link:hover::before,
.post-nav-item:hover::before {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: scaleX(1) !important;
}

/* Direction Row & Pill Badge */
.nav-direction-row {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
}

.classic-post-nav__prev .nav-direction-row,
.post-nav-prev .nav-direction-row {
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
}

.classic-post-nav__next .nav-direction-row,
.post-nav-next .nav-direction-row {
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
}

.jeg_prevnext_post a.post .caption,
.classic-post-nav__link .nav-lbl,
.post-nav-item .nav-direction {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 7px !important;
  padding: 5px 13px !important;
  background: rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.18) !important;
  border-radius: 30px !important;
  font-family: 'Cairo', 'Readex Pro', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--color-brand-red, #d01b24) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  width: fit-content !important;
  float: none !important;
}

.jeg_prevnext_post a.post:hover .caption,
.classic-post-nav__link:hover .nav-lbl,
.post-nav-item:hover .nav-direction {
  background: var(--color-brand-red, #d01b24) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: var(--color-brand-red, #d01b24) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.25) !important;
}

/* Arrow Icon Container */
.nav-arrow-icon {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease !important;
}

.jeg_prevnext_post .prev-post:hover .nav-arrow-icon,
.jeg_prevnext_post .prev-post:hover .caption i,
.classic-post-nav__prev:hover .nav-arrow-icon,
.classic-post-nav__prev:hover .nav-lbl i,
.post-nav-prev:hover .nav-direction i {
  transform: translateX(3px) !important;
}

.jeg_prevnext_post .next-post:hover .nav-arrow-icon,
.jeg_prevnext_post .next-post:hover .caption i,
.classic-post-nav__next:hover .nav-arrow-icon,
.classic-post-nav__next:hover .nav-lbl i,
.post-nav-next:hover .nav-direction i {
  transform: translateX(-3px) !important;
}

/* Nav Content Wrap (Thumb + Title) */
.nav-content-wrap {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  flex: 1 1 auto !important;
}

.nav-title-box {
  flex: 1 1 auto !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
}

.nav-thumb-box {
  flex: 0 0 74px !important;
  width: 74px !important;
  height: 74px !important;
  min-width: 74px !important;
  min-height: 74px !important;
  max-width: 74px !important;
  max-height: 74px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
  background: #f1f5f9 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.nav-thumb-img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  display: block !important;
  border-radius: 11px !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.jeg_prevnext_post a.post:hover .nav-thumb-img,
.classic-post-nav__link:hover .nav-thumb-img,
.post-nav-item:hover .nav-thumb-img {
  transform: scale(1.08) !important;
}

/* Post Title */
.jeg_prevnext_post a.post .post-title,
.jeg_prevnext_post h3,
.classic-post-nav__link .nav-title,
.post-nav-item .nav-post-title {
  font-family: 'Cairo', 'Readex Pro', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-right: none !important;
  border-left: none !important;
  display: -webkit-box !important;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  text-overflow: ellipsis !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.jeg_prevnext_post a.post:hover .post-title,
.jeg_prevnext_post a.post:hover h3,
.classic-post-nav__link:hover .nav-title,
.post-nav-item:hover .nav-post-title {
  color: var(--color-brand-red, #d01b24) !important;
}

/* Placeholder for 1-item navigation */
.post-nav-placeholder {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Dark Theme Styles */
[data-theme="dark"] .jeg_prevnext_post a.post,
[data-theme="dark"] .classic-post-nav__link,
[data-theme="dark"] .post-nav-item {
  background: #1e293b !important;
  border-color: #334155 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .jeg_prevnext_post a.post:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .classic-post-nav__link:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .post-nav-item:hover {
  background: #192336 !important;
  border-color: rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.45) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.25), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .jeg_prevnext_post a.post .caption,
[data-theme="dark"] .classic-post-nav__link .nav-lbl,
[data-theme="dark"] .post-nav-item .nav-direction {
  background: rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.15) !important;
  border-color: rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.3) !important;
  color: #ff6b6b !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .jeg_prevnext_post a.post:hover .caption,
[data-theme="dark"] .classic-post-nav__link:hover .nav-lbl,
[data-theme="dark"] .post-nav-item:hover .nav-direction {
  background: var(--color-brand-red, #d01b24) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-brand-red, #d01b24) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .jeg_prevnext_post a.post .post-title,
[data-theme="dark"] .jeg_prevnext_post h3,
[data-theme="dark"] .classic-post-nav__link .nav-title,
[data-theme="dark"] .post-nav-item .nav-post-title {
  color: #f1f5f9 !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .jeg_prevnext_post a.post:hover .post-title,
[data-theme="dark"] .jeg_prevnext_post a.post:hover h3,
[data-theme="dark"] .classic-post-nav__link:hover .nav-title,
[data-theme="dark"] .post-nav-item:hover .nav-post-title {
  color: #ff6b6b !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .nav-thumb-box {
  background: #0f172a !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   COMMENTS SECTION & WORDPRESS COMMENT FORM
   ============================================================ */
.classic-comments-wrap,
.comments-area,
#comments.comments-area,
.jeg_comments {
  margin-top: 40px !important;
  padding-top: 32px !important;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border, #e2e8f0) !important;
  clear: both !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.comments-title,
.comment-reply-title,
#reply-title {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  font-family: 'Cairo', 'Readex Pro', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: var(--color-text, #0f172a) !important;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0 !important;
  padding-bottom: 12px !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.12) !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.comments-title i,
.comment-reply-title i,
#reply-title i,
.title-reply-text i {
  color: var(--color-brand-red, #d01b24) !important;
  font-size: 19px !important;
}

.comments-title::after,
.comment-reply-title::after,
#reply-title::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: -2px !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  width: 50px !important;
  height: 2px !important;
  background: var(--color-brand-red, #d01b24) !important;
  border-radius: 2px !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .comments-title,
[data-theme="dark"] .comment-reply-title,
[data-theme="dark"] #reply-title {
  color: #f1f5f9 !important;
  border-bottom-color: rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.25) !important;
}

.cancel-reply-btn,
#cancel-comment-reply-link {
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #ef4444 !important;
  margin-inline-start: auto !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  padding: 4px 10px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.08) !important;
  transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
}

.comment-reply-title small a:before,
.comment-reply-title small a:after {
  display: none !important;
  content: none !important;
}

#cancel-comment-reply-link[style*="display: none"],
#cancel-comment-reply-link[style*="display:none"],
#cancel-comment-reply-link[style*="none"] {
  display: none !important;
}

.comment-reply-title small:has(#cancel-comment-reply-link[style*="none"]),
.comment-reply-title small:has(#cancel-comment-reply-link[style*="display:none"]),
.comment-reply-title small:has(#cancel-comment-reply-link[style*="display: none"]) {
  display: none !important;
}

#cancel-comment-reply-link:not([style*="display: none"]):not([style*="display:none"]):not([style*="none"]) {
  display: inline-flex !important;
}

.cancel-reply-btn:hover,
#cancel-comment-reply-link:hover {
  background: #ef4444 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.logged-in-as {
  display: none !important;
}

.required-field-message,
.comment-notes {
  font-size: 13px !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0 !important;
  font-family: 'Cairo', sans-serif !important;
}

.required-star,
.required {
  color: #ef4444 !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin-right: 2px !important;
}

#commentform,
.comment-form {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
}

.comment-form .form-group,
.comment-form-comment,
.comment-form-author,
.comment-form-email,
.comment-form-url {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.comment-form label,
.form-group label {
  display: block !important;
  font-family: 'Cairo', 'Readex Pro', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--color-text, #0f172a) !important;
  margin-bottom: 2px !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .comment-form label,
[data-theme="dark"] .form-group label {
  color: #f1f5f9 !important;
}

.comment-form textarea,
.comment-form input[type="text"],
.comment-form input[type="email"],
.comment-form input[type="url"],
.form-group textarea,
.form-group input {
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  padding: 13px 16px !important;
  font-family: 'Cairo', 'Readex Pro', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  color: var(--color-text, #0f172a) !important;
  background: var(--color-input-bg, #f8fafc) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border, #e2e8f0) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  outline: none !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.comment-form textarea:focus,
.comment-form input[type="text"]:focus,
.comment-form input[type="email"]:focus,
.comment-form input[type="url"]:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group input:focus {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: var(--color-brand-red, #d01b24) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3.5px rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.12) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .comment-form textarea,
[data-theme="dark"] .comment-form input[type="text"],
[data-theme="dark"] .comment-form input[type="email"],
[data-theme="dark"] .comment-form input[type="url"],
[data-theme="dark"] .form-group textarea,
[data-theme="dark"] .form-group input {
  background: #0f172a !important;
  border-color: #334155 !important;
  color: #f1f5f9 !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .comment-form textarea:focus,
[data-theme="dark"] .comment-form input:focus {
  background: #111827 !important;
  border-color: var(--color-brand-red, #d01b24) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3.5px rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.25) !important;
}

.comment-form textarea,
.form-group textarea {
  min-height: 120px !important;
  resize: vertical !important;
}

.comment-form .form-submit,
.form-submit {
  margin: 8px 0 0 0 !important;
}

.btn-comment-submit,
.comment-form #submit,
.comment-form input[type="submit"],
.comment-form button[type="submit"],
.btn--primary {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d01b24 0%, #b0151d 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: 'Cairo', 'Readex Pro', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  padding: 13px 32px !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.28) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.btn-comment-submit:hover,
.comment-form #submit:hover,
.comment-form input[type="submit"]:hover,
.comment-form button[type="submit"]:hover,
.btn--primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0242d 0%, #c01820 100%) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.38) !important;
}

.comment-list,
.commentlist {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 0 32px 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 18px !important;
}

.comment-body,
li.comment > article,
li.comment {
  list-style: none !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.comment-body {
  position: relative !important;
  background: var(--color-card-subtle, #f8fafc) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border, #e2e8f0) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 18px 20px !important;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .comment-body {
  background: #1e293b !important;
  border-color: #334155 !important;
}

.comment-meta {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.comment-author .avatar {
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
}

.comment-author .fn,
.comment-author b {
  font-family: 'Cairo', 'Readex Pro', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: var(--color-text, #0f172a) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .comment-author .fn,
[data-theme="dark"] .comment-author b {
  color: #f1f5f9 !important;
}

.comment-metadata a {
  font-size: 12px !important;
  color: var(--color-text-muted, #64748b) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.comment-content {
  font-family: 'Cairo', 'Noto Naskh Arabic', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.8 !important;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary, #334155) !important;
  margin: 8px 0 12px 0 !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .comment-content {
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}

.reply a {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 5px !important;
  font-family: 'Cairo', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--color-brand-red, #d01b24) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  background: rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.08) !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
}

.reply a:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-red, #d01b24) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.comment-list .children {
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 14px 24px 0 0 !important;
  padding: 0 16px 0 0 !important;
  border-right: 2px solid rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.25) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   PROMINENT AUTHOR SHOWCASE CARD WIDGET
   ============================================================ */
.author-card-widget {
  background: var(--color-card-bg, #ffffff) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 26px 22px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border, #e2e8f0) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.author-card-widget:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .author-card-widget {
  background: #111827 !important;
  border-color: #1f2937 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

.author-card-widget .widget-header,
.author-card-widget .widget-head {
  padding-bottom: 14px !important;
  margin-bottom: 22px !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.12) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.author-card-widget .widget-header::after,
.author-card-widget .widget-head::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: -2px !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  width: 45px !important;
  height: 2px !important;
  background: var(--color-brand-red, #d01b24) !important;
  border-radius: 2px !important;
}

.author-card-widget .widget-title {
  font-family: 'Cairo', 'Readex Pro', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: var(--color-text, #0f172a) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

.author-card-widget .widget-title i {
  color: var(--color-brand-red, #d01b24) !important;
  font-size: 17px !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .author-card-widget .widget-title {
  color: #f1f5f9 !important;
}

.author-card-body {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
}

.author-avatar-link {
  display: inline-block !important;
  position: relative !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.author-big-avatar {
  width: 90px !important;
  height: 90px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease !important;
  display: block !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  background: #f1f5f9 !important;
}

.author-avatar-link:hover .author-big-avatar {
  transform: scale(1.05) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.25) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-brand-red, #d01b24) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .author-big-avatar {
  border-color: #1e293b !important;
  background: #1e293b !important;
}

.author-info {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

.author-title {
  font-family: 'Cairo', 'Readex Pro', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: var(--color-text, #0f172a) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.author-title a {
  color: inherit !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.15s ease !important;
}

.author-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-red, #d01b24) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .author-title {
  color: #f1f5f9 !important;
}

.author-meta-stats {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  margin-top: 2px !important;
}

.author-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 5px !important;
  background: rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.08) !important;
  color: var(--color-brand-red, #d01b24) !important;
  font-family: 'Cairo', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .author-badge {
  background: rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.2) !important;
  color: #f87171 !important;
}

.author-posts-count {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 5px !important;
  background: #f1f5f9 !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  font-family: 'Cairo', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .author-posts-count {
  background: #1e293b !important;
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
}

.author-view-profile-btn {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  margin-top: 12px !important;
  padding: 11px 20px !important;
  background: var(--color-card-subtle, #f8fafc) !important;
  color: var(--color-text, #0f172a) !important;
  font-family: 'Cairo', 'Readex Pro', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border, #e2e8f0) !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.author-view-profile-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-red, #d01b24) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: var(--color-brand-red, #d01b24) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(208, 27, 36, 0.25) !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .author-view-profile-btn {
  background: #1e293b !important;
  border-color: #334155 !important;
  color: #f1f5f9 !important;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .author-view-profile-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-red, #d01b24) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-brand-red, #d01b24) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   END OF STYLESHEET
   ============================================================ */


.breaking-ticker-track.is-paused,
.breaking-track.is-paused,
.ticker-list.is-paused,
.breaking-ticker.is-paused .breaking-ticker-track,
.breaking-ticker.is-paused .breaking-track,
.breaking-ticker.is-paused .ticker-list,
.breaking-bar.is-paused .breaking-ticker-track,
.breaking-bar.is-paused .breaking-track,
.breaking-bar.is-paused .ticker-list {
  animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

.breaking-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 0 8px;
  height: 100%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  z-index: 2;
}

.breaking-control-btn {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  min-width: 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm, 4px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.breaking-control-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

/* Hide Social Follow Hub on Mobile Version */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .newsletter-section,
  .social-hub,
  .newsletter-inner {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* In-Article Contextual Widget: HIDDEN on PC (Desktop) because it is in the sidebar beside the news */
.classic-article-inline-widget {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .classic-article-inline-widget {
    display: block !important;
    margin: 20px 0 !important;
  }
}



/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE CATEGORY & ARCHIVE CARDS (Full-Width Clean Horizontal Flow)
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .category-articles-grid-3,
  #cat-articles-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid-3 .category-card,
  #cat-articles-grid .category-card,
  .archive .category-card,
  .category .category-card,
  .search .category-card,
  .author .category-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row-reverse !important; /* Image on right, text on left */
    align-items: center !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    padding: 12px !important;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid-3 .category-card__img-wrap,
  #cat-articles-grid .category-card__img-wrap,
  .archive .category-card__img-wrap,
  .category .category-card__img-wrap,
  .search .category-card__img-wrap,
  .author .category-card__img-wrap {
    width: 120px !important;
    min-width: 120px !important;
    max-width: 120px !important;
    height: 105px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    position: relative !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid-3 .category-card__img,
  #cat-articles-grid .category-card__img,
  .archive .category-card__img,
  .category .category-card__img,
  .search .category-card__img,
  .author .category-card__img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid-3 .category-card__badge,
  #cat-articles-grid .category-card__badge,
  .archive .category-card__badge,
  .category .category-card__badge {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 6px !important;
    right: 6px !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 3px 8px !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid-3 .category-card__body,
  #cat-articles-grid .category-card__body,
  .archive .category-card__body,
  .category .category-card__body,
  .search .category-card__body,
  .author .category-card__body {
    padding: 0 !important;
    flex: 1 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    text-align: right !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid-3 .category-card__title,
  #cat-articles-grid .category-card__title,
  .archive .category-card__title,
  .category .category-card__title,
  .search .category-card__title,
  .author .category-card__title {
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    display: -webkit-box !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid-3 .category-card__body p,
  #cat-articles-grid .category-card__body p,
  .archive .category-card__body p,
  .category .category-card__body p,
  .search .category-card__body p,
  .author .category-card__body p {
    display: none !important; /* Hide excerpt on mobile for clean card layout */
  }

  .category-articles-grid-3 .category-card__meta,
  #cat-articles-grid .category-card__meta,
  .archive .category-card__meta,
  .category .category-card__meta,
  .search .category-card__meta,
  .author .category-card__meta {
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .category-banner {
    padding: 22px 18px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  .category-banner h1 {
    font-size: 20px !important;
  }

  .category-banner p {
    font-size: 13px !important;
  }
}


/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   1. GLOBAL HIGH-PRIORITY TYPOGRAPHY — PURE CAIRO ACROSS EVERYTHING
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cairo:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Noto+Naskh+Arabic:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

html, body, div, span, applet, object, iframe,
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, p, blockquote, pre,
a, abbr, acronym, address, big, cite, code,
del, dfn, em, img, ins, kbd, q, s, samp,
small, strike, strong, sub, sup, tt, var,
b, u, center, dl, dt, dd, ol, ul, li,
fieldset, form, label, legend, table, caption,
tbody, tfoot, thead, tr, th, td, article, aside,
canvas, details, embed, figure, figcaption, footer,
header, hgroup, menu, nav, output, ruby, section,
summary, time, mark, audio, video, button, input, select, textarea,
.jeg_post_title, .jeg_post_title a, .jeg_block_title, .jeg_block_title span, .jeg_block_title a,
.jeg_readmore, .jeg_readmore a, .jeg_post_excerpt, .jeg_post_meta,
.jeg_post_meta span, .jeg_post_meta a, .jeg_hero_title, .jeg_hero_title a,
.jeg_news_ticker, .jeg_news_ticker a, .jeg_header, .jeg_footer,
.jeg_main_menu, .jeg_menu, .jeg_nav_item, .jeg_nav_item a,
.opinion-card, .opinion-card__title, .opinion-card__name, .opinion-card__role, .opinion-card__excerpt,
.category-card, .category-card__title, .category-card__body, .category-card__meta,
.news-card, .news-card__title, .news-card__body, .news-card__footer {
  font-family: 'Cairo', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif !important;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased !important;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale !important;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   2. FIX UGLY ORANGE/YELLOW "عرض الكل" BUTTONS
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.jeg_readmore,
.jeg_readmore a,
.jeg_block_loadmore,
.jeg_loadmore_button,
.view-all-btn,
.btn-more,
a.jeg_readmore,
.jeg_block_heading .jeg_block_more,
.jeg_block_heading .jeg_block_more a {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c8102e 0%, #a00c24 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.4) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 7px 20px !important;
  font-family: 'Cairo', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.25) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.jeg_readmore:hover,
.jeg_readmore a:hover,
.jeg_block_loadmore:hover,
.view-all-btn:hover,
.jeg_block_heading .jeg_block_more a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e01435 0%, #c8102e 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.35) !important;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   3. LUXURIOUS OPINION & COLUMNISTS CARDS (مقالات ورأي)
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.opinion-grid,
.jeg_block_opinion,
.jeg_opinion_carousel {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 22px !important;
  margin-top: 16px !important;
}

.opinion-card,
.jeg_opinion_item {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 24px 20px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  position: relative !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.opinion-card:hover,
.jeg_opinion_item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
  border-color: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.3) !important;
}

.opinion-card__author,
.jeg_opinion_author {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.opinion-card__avatar,
.jeg_opinion_avatar img,
.opinion-card__author img {
  width: 52px !important;
  height: 52px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  border: 2px solid #c8102e !important;
  padding: 2px !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.15) !important;
}

.opinion-card__name,
.jeg_opinion_author_name {
  font-size: 15.5px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  margin: 0 0 3px 0 !important;
}

.opinion-card__role,
.jeg_opinion_author_role {
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  color: #64748b !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.opinion-card__quote-mark {
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 20px !important;
  top: 18px !important;
  font-size: 32px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  color: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.18) !important;
  font-family: 'Cairo', sans-serif !important;
}

.opinion-card__title,
.jeg_opinion_title {
  font-size: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
}

.opinion-card__title a,
.jeg_opinion_title a {
  color: inherit !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.opinion-card__title a:hover,
.jeg_opinion_title a:hover {
  color: #c8102e !important;
}

.opinion-card__excerpt,
.jeg_opinion_excerpt {
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
}

.opinion-card__footer,
.jeg_opinion_footer {
  font-size: 12px !important;
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
  padding-top: 12px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   4. ELEGANT CATEGORY CARDS & BADGES (اقتصاد ومال، محافظات، أخبار)
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.category-card,
.jeg_post_category a,
.badge {
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0 !important;
}

.jeg_post_category a {
  background: #0284c7 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  padding: 4px 10px !important;
  border-radius: 5px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.category-card__badge {
  background: #0284c7 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 11.5px !important;
  padding: 4px 11px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Category Headings */
.section-title,
.jeg_block_title,
.category-header h2 {
  font-size: 22px !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}


/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   OPINION MOBILE SWIPE CAROUSEL (مقالات ورأي — سلايدر أفقي سلس)
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .opinion-grid,
  #opinion-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    scrollbar-width: none !important;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    padding: 6px 14px 16px 14px !important;
    margin: 0 -14px !important;
    width: calc(100% + 28px) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .opinion-grid::-webkit-scrollbar,
  #opinion-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .opinion-grid .opinion-card,
  #opinion-grid .opinion-card {
    width: 275px !important;
    min-width: 275px !important;
    max-width: 275px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    scroll-snap-align: start !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    text-align: right !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
}


/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FONT AWESOME ICONS PROTECTION — FIXES SQUARES (▯) EVERYWHERE
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
i.fa, i.fas, i.far, i.fab, i.fal, i.fad,
.fa, .fas, .far, .fab, .fal, .fad,
[class^="fa-"], [class*=" fa-"],
.fab, .fa-brands, .far, .fa-regular, .fas, .fa-solid {
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free", "Font Awesome 6 Brands", "FontAwesome" !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  font-variant: normal !important;
  text-rendering: auto !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}

.fab, .fa-brands {
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Brands" !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
}

.far, .fa-regular {
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free" !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
}

.fas, .fa-solid {
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free" !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DESKTOP CATEGORY LAYOUT & 3-COLUMN ARCHIVE GRID (PC)
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  /* Front-page Category Section: 1 Featured on Right (380px) + 2x2 Grid on Left */
  .category-layout {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid .category-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row-reverse !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    padding: 14px !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid .category-card__img-wrap {
    width: 130px !important;
    min-width: 130px !important;
    max-width: 130px !important;
    height: 110px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    position: relative !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid .category-card__img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid .category-card__body {
    padding: 0 !important;
    flex: 1 !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    text-align: right !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid .category-card__title {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
  }

  /* Category Archive Pages: 3 Columns Grid on PC */
  .category-articles-grid-3,
  #cat-articles-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid-3 .category-card,
  #cat-articles-grid .category-card,
  .archive .category-card,
  .category .category-card {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid-3 .category-card__img-wrap,
  #cat-articles-grid .category-card__img-wrap,
  .archive .category-card__img-wrap,
  .category .category-card__img-wrap {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: 200px !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid-3 .category-card__img,
  #cat-articles-grid .category-card__img,
  .archive .category-card__img,
  .category .category-card__img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid-3 .category-card__body,
  #cat-articles-grid .category-card__body,
  .archive .category-card__body,
  .category .category-card__body {
    padding: 20px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    flex: 1 !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid-3 .category-card__title,
  #cat-articles-grid .category-card__title,
  .archive .category-card__title,
  .category .category-card__title {
    font-size: 17px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid-3 .category-card__body p,
  #cat-articles-grid .category-card__body p,
  .archive .category-card__body p,
  .category .category-card__body p {
    display: block !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  }
}

/* Tablet (768px - 991px) */
@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 991px) {
  .category-articles-grid-3,
  #cat-articles-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }
}


/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CAPITAL EGYPT LUXURIOUS PAGINATION (ترقيم الصفحات)
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.navigation.pagination,
.pagination,
.pagination-nav,
.nav-links,
.jeg_navigation {
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  margin: 40px auto 30px auto !important;
  padding: 10px 0 !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.navigation.pagination .screen-reader-text,
.pagination-nav .screen-reader-text,
.screen-reader-text {
  border: 0 !important;
  clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px) !important;
  -webkit-clip-path: inset(50%) !important;
  clip-path: inset(50%) !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  margin: -1px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  word-wrap: normal !important;
}

.navigation.pagination .nav-links {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.page-numbers,
.pagination-nav a,
.pagination-nav span,
.jeg_pageination a,
.jeg_pageination span {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  min-width: 42px !important;
  height: 42px !important;
  padding: 0 14px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  font-family: 'Cairo', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0f172a !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.page-numbers:hover,
a.page-numbers:hover,
.pagination-nav a:hover {
  background: #f8fafc !important;
  border-color: #c8102e !important;
  color: #c8102e !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.15) !important;
}

/* Active / Current Page */
.page-numbers.current,
span.page-numbers.current,
.pagination-nav span.current,
.jeg_pagecurrent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c8102e 0%, #a00c24 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #c8102e !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.35) !important;
  cursor: default !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

/* Dots (...) */
.page-numbers.dots {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  min-width: 24px !important;
  cursor: default !important;
}

/* Prev / Next buttons */
.page-numbers.prev,
.page-numbers.next {
  padding: 0 18px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
}

.page-numbers.prev:hover,
.page-numbers.next:hover {
  background: #c8102e !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #c8102e !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}


/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ELIMINATE ALL YELLOW STYLES — PURE CAPITAL EGYPT COLOR PALETTE
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* 1. All Post Titles & General Links: Charcoal #0f172a, Hover Red #c8102e (Never Yellow) */
a,
a:visited,
.classic-article-title,
.category-card__title,
.category-card__title a,
.news-card__title,
.news-card__title a,
.opinion-card__title,
.opinion-card__title a,
.video-playlist-card__title,
.video-playlist-card__title a,
.jeg_post_title,
.jeg_post_title a,
.jeg_hero_title,
.jeg_hero_title a,
.jeg_block_title,
.jeg_block_title a,
.jeg_postblock .jeg_post_title a,
.jeg_pl_md_3 .jeg_post_title a,
.jeg_pl_sm .jeg_post_title a,
h1 a, h2 a, h3 a, h4 a, h5 a, h6 a {
  color: #0f172a !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

a:hover,
.category-card__title a:hover,
.news-card__title a:hover,
.opinion-card__title a:hover,
.video-playlist-card__title a:hover,
.jeg_post_title a:hover,
.jeg_hero_title a:hover,
.jeg_block_title a:hover,
.jeg_postblock .jeg_post_title a:hover,
h1 a:hover, h2 a:hover, h3 a:hover, h4 a:hover {
  color: #c8102e !important;
}

/* 2. Breadcrumbs: Slate Gray #64748b & Active #0f172a (Never Yellow) */
.classic-breadcrumbs,
.classic-breadcrumbs a,
.classic-breadcrumbs i,
.classic-breadcrumbs span,
.breadcrumb,
.breadcrumb a,
.breadcrumb i,
.breadcrumb li,
.jeg_breadcrumbs,
.jeg_breadcrumbs a,
.jeg_breadcrumbs i,
.jeg_breadcrumbs span {
  color: #64748b !important;
}

.classic-breadcrumbs a:hover,
.breadcrumb a:hover,
.jeg_breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: #c8102e !important;
}

.classic-breadcrumbs .current-title,
.breadcrumb .active,
.jeg_breadcrumbs .current {
  color: #0f172a !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* 3. Eliminate Yellow "عرض الكل" / "Read More" Buttons */
.jeg_readmore,
.jeg_readmore a,
.jeg_block_loadmore,
.jeg_loadmore_button,
.view-all-btn,
.btn-more,
a.jeg_readmore,
.jeg_block_heading .jeg_block_more,
.jeg_block_heading .jeg_block_more a {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c8102e 0%, #a00c24 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.3) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 7px 22px !important;
  font-family: 'Cairo', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.25) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.jeg_readmore:hover,
.jeg_readmore a:hover,
.jeg_block_loadmore:hover,
.view-all-btn:hover,
.jeg_block_heading .jeg_block_more a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e01435 0%, #c8102e 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.35) !important;
}


/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DESKTOP 2x2 CATEGORY ARTICLES GRID (IMAGE ON TOP — MATCHES SCREENSHOT 2)
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .category-layout {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 22px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid .category-card {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid .category-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09) !important;
    border-color: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.35) !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid .category-card__img-wrap {
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 180px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 100% !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    background: #0f172a !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid .category-card__img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease !important;
    display: block !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid .category-card:hover .category-card__img {
    transform: scale(1.05) !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid .category-card__badge {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 12px !important;
    right: 12px !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    background: #0284c7 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 4px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid .category-card__body {
    padding: 16px 18px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    flex-grow: 1 !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    text-align: right !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid .category-card__title {
    font-size: 15.5px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0 !important;
    display: -webkit-box !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2 !important;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid .category-card__title a {
    color: #0f172a !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid .category-card__title a:hover {
    color: #c8102e !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid .category-card__meta {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: flex-end !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding-top: 10px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
  }

  .category-articles-grid .category-card__meta .meta-item {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 5px !important;
  }
}


/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   1. DARK CONTAINER TEXT FIXES (FOOTER, DRAWER MENU, HERO CARDS)
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Slide-out Drawer Menu (☰) — White Text on Dark Background */
.slide-menu,
.slide-menu a,
.slide-menu__list a,
.slide-menu__item a,
.slide-menu__nav a,
.slide-menu__social,
.slide-menu__copyright {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.slide-menu__item a:hover {
  color: #c8102e !important;
}

.slide-menu__item a i {
  color: #c8102e !important;
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free", "Font Awesome 6 Brands", "FontAwesome" !important;
}

/* Footer — Crisp White Text on Dark Footer Background */
.site-footer,
.site-footer a,
.main-footer,
.main-footer a,
.footer-links a,
.footer-col a,
.footer-column a,
.footer-menu a,
.footer-nav a,
.footer-widget a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
}

.site-footer a:hover,
.main-footer a:hover,
.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-col a:hover {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.site-footer h3,
.site-footer h4,
.main-footer h3,
.main-footer h4,
.footer-col-title,
.footer-title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Featured Dark Overlay Cards (Hero, Category Featured Cards) — ALWAYS White Text */
.category-featured-card,
.category-featured-card__content,
.category-featured-card__title,
.category-featured-card__title a,
.category-featured-card__excerpt,
.category-featured-card__meta,
.category-featured-card__meta span,
.category-featured-card__meta a,
.hero-stage-card,
.hero-stage-card__content,
.hero-stage-card__title,
.hero-stage-card__title a,
.hero-stage-card__meta,
.hero-stage-card__meta span,
.hero-stage-card__meta a,
.video-showcase-featured,
.video-showcase-featured__content,
.video-showcase-featured__title,
.video-showcase-featured__title a,
.video-showcase-duration,
.ticker-content,
.ticker-content a {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.category-featured-card__title a:hover,
.hero-stage-card__title a:hover,
.video-showcase-featured__title a:hover {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  opacity: 0.9 !important;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   2. PERMANENT ELIMINATION OF UGLY YELLOW "عرض الكل" BUTTON
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.jeg_readmore,
.jeg_readmore a,
.jeg_block_loadmore,
.jeg_block_loadmore a,
.jeg_loadmore_button,
.jeg_loadmore_button a,
.view-all-btn,
.view-all-btn a,
.btn-more,
.btn-more a,
a.jeg_readmore,
a.jeg_block_more,
.jeg_block_more a,
.jeg_block_heading a,
.jeg_block_heading .jeg_block_more,
.jeg_block_heading .jeg_block_more a,
a[class*="readmore"],
a[class*="loadmore"],
button[class*="readmore"],
button[class*="loadmore"],
.jeg_btn,
.jeg_btn a,
.jeg_block_link,
.jeg_block_link a {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c8102e 0%, #a00c24 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.4) !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 7px 22px !important;
  font-family: 'Cairo', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.25) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.jeg_readmore:hover,
.jeg_readmore a:hover,
.jeg_block_loadmore:hover,
.view-all-btn:hover,
.jeg_block_heading .jeg_block_more a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e01435 0%, #c8102e 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.35) !important;
}


/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PERFECT OUTLINE BUTTONS (عرض الكل & كافة المقالات — NO YELLOW)
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.btn--outline,
a.btn--outline,
.category-header .btn--outline,
.section-header .btn--outline,
.view-all-btn,
.btn--opinion-all,
a[class*="btn--outline"],
.jeg_block_more,
.jeg_block_more a {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #c8102e !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #c8102e !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 6px 18px !important;
  font-family: 'Cairo', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.08) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.btn--outline:hover,
a.btn--outline:hover,
.category-header .btn--outline:hover,
.view-all-btn:hover,
.jeg_block_more a:hover {
  background: #c8102e !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #c8102e !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.25) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

.btn--outline i,
a.btn--outline i {
  font-size: 11px !important;
  color: inherit !important;
}

/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CLEAN OPINION CARDS & QUOTE ICONS (NO OUTLIER LEAKS)
   ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.opinion-card {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.opinion-card__quote-mark {
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 18px !important;
  top: 16px !important;
  font-size: 22px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  color: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.2) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  width: auto !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

.opinion-card__quote-mark i {
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free", "Font Awesome 6 Brands", "FontAwesome" !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
}