/*  Start Header  css*/

/* ========================================================================== */
/*                               HEADER STYLES                                */
/* ========================================================================== */

/* Header container spacing */
.header-nav {
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* Desktop navbar box */
nav.box-navbar {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-content-bg);
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
}

.nav-link.active {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.search-icon {
  color: var(--color-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Social icons box on desktop */
.header-nav .social-media-list {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 50px;
  background: var(--color-content-bg);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.header-nav .social-media-list a {
  padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-xs);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  height: 40px;
  width: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.header-nav .social-media-list a:last-child {
  border: none;
}

.header-nav .social-media-list a:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Breaking news ticker */
.breaking-news {
  /* height: calc(var(--font-lg) + var(--space-xs) * 2); */
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  /* soft outline */
}

.breaking-badge {
  background-color: #FF843A;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ticker container */
.ticker {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  height: 1.5rem;
}

/* ticker list scroll */
.ticker__list {
  display: flex;
  animation: ticker-loop 30s linear infinite;
  gap: 4rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

/* individual news item */
.ticker__list li {
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.ticker__list li span {
  text-wrap-mode: nowrap;
}

/* news category tag inside ticker */
.news-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFF;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ticker animation keyframes */
@keyframes ticker-loop {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(100%);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-100%);
  }
}

/* pause ticker on hover */
.ticker:hover .ticker__list {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Mobile collapse adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  #mainNavbar {
    background: var(--color-content-bg);
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--space-md);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    z-index: 1000;
  }

  #mainNavbar .nav-link {
    padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
    color: var(--text-primary);
  }

  #mainNavbar .nav-item+.nav-item {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/*                              HERO SLIDER STYLES                            */
/* ========================================================================== */

.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--container-padding-horizontal) 0;
}

.hero-carousel .slide-item {
  position: relative;
  height: 500px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-carousel .slide-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-carousel .slide-item>* {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-carousel .slide-content {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  padding: 30px;
  color: #fff;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-carousel .slide-content p {
  color: #fff;
}

.category {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
  background: #E6F1F9;
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  display: flex;
  height: 30px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--Main-Color, #3AB4FF);
  width: max-content;
}

.author,
.date {
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.container-news-thumbs {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30);
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 430px;
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-top-left-radius: 12px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 12px;
}

.container-news-thumbs .news-thumbs {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  position: relative;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.news-thumbs .news-thumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.news-thumbs .news-thumb>a {
  flex: 0 0 100px;
  display: block;
}

.row-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xxs);
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.news-thumbs .news-thumb img {
  width: 100px;
  height: 90px;
  aspect-ratio: 10 / 9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.news-thumbs .news-info h6 {
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  margin: 0;
  color: #fff;
}

.news-thumbs .news-info p {
  color: #fff;
}

.news-thumbs .news-info .category-small {
  display: block;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.news-thumbs .news-info .date {
  display: block;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.custom-owl-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  bottom: 20px;
  z-index: 99999;
}

.custom-owl-nav i {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.custom-owl-nav .custom-nav {
  border-radius: 3px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.30) !important;
  display: flex;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  padding: 9px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
}



/* ========================================================================== */
/*                   SHARED SECTION TITLE & CARD COMPONENTS                   */
/* ========================================================================== */
.center-picks {
  padding: var(--container-padding-horizontal) 0;
}

/* Section title styling */
.section-title {
  font-size: var(--font-xl);
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xxs);
  position: relative;
  padding-inline-start: 15px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.section-title::before {
  content: "";
  width: 50%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  z-index: 9;
}

.section-title::after {
  content: url(../img/icons/headeing.svg);
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  right: 0;
}

.more-link {
  display: flex;
  width: 124px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;

  /* Professional comment: Smooth transition for bg, color and transform */
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.more-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;

  /* Professional comment: Slight lift on hover */
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.more-link:active {
  /* Professional comment: Pressed state */
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Featured card base */
.featured-card {
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Dark gradient overlay */
.featured-card .overlay {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), transparent);
}

/* Featured content on top of image */
.featured-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: var(--space-md);
}

.featured-content .date,
.featured-content .author {
  color: #fff;
}

/* Small card base */
.card-small {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Small card image */
.card-small img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Small card body */
.card-small .card-body {
  background: var(--color-content-bg);
  padding-top: var(--space-sm);
}

/* Responsive tweaks */


/* ====================================================================== */
/*                       SITUATION ESTIMATES SECTION CSS                  */
/*   NOTE: Only Bootstrap grid is used. Spacing / radius come from root   */
/* ====================================================================== */


/* ---------- Section Wrapper ---------- */
.situation-estimates {
  padding-block: var(--container-padding-horizontal);
}

/* ---------- Featured Large Card ---------- */
.featured-large {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
}

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

.f-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), transparent 60%);
}

.f-content {
  position: absolute;
  inset-inline-start: var(--space-md);
  inset-inline-end: var(--space-md);
  bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: #fff;
}

.f-title {
  font-size: var(--font-lg);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-block: var(--space-xs) 0;
}

.f-excerpt {
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-block: var(--space-xs);
  max-width: 90%;
}

.f-meta {
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  opacity: 0.85;
}



/* ---------- Medium Card ---------- */
.medium-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;

}

.medium-card img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.medium-card .m-meta {
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding-inline: var(--space-sm);
}

.medium-card .m-title {
  font-size: var(--font-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 0 var(--space-sm) var(--space-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.medium-card .m-title:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ---------- Vertical News List ---------- */
.vertical-news-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.v-news {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.v-thumb {
  width: 80px;
  height: 70px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.v-info {
  flex: 1;
}

.v-meta {
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xxs);
}

.v-title {
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 150%;
  display: block;
}

.v-title:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ---------- Responsive Tweaks ---------- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .f-title {
    font-size: var(--font-md);
  }

  .f-excerpt {
    display: none;
  }

  .v-thumb {
    width: 100px;
    height: 85px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }


}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .featured-large {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  }

  .medium-card {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  }
}

.videos-section,
.articles-section,
.podcast-section,
.studies-section {
  padding-block: var(--container-padding-horizontal);

}

/* spacing between mini items */
.mini-news-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

.mini-news-list li+li {
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

/* mini article link */
.mini-link {
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}

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

/* mini meta row */
.mini-meta {
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-top: var(--space-xxs);
}

/* large card tweaks */
.card-large img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.card-large .card-body {
  padding-top: var(--space-sm);
}

.card-large h4 {
  font-size: var(--font-lg);
}


/* ========================================================= */
/*                PODCAST CARD & PLAYER STYLES               */
/* ========================================================= */

/* Ensure spacing matches news cards */
.podcast-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Thumbnail corner rounding */
.podcast-card .img-fluid {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* Card body padding */
.podcast-card .card-body {
  padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
}



/* Title and meta */
.podcast-card .card-title a {
  font-size: var(--font-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.podcast-card .card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-hover);
}

.podcast-card .row-meta {
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

/* ========================================================= */
/*           PODCAST PLAYER INLINE (ONE ROW) STYLES          */
/* ========================================================= */
/* =========================================== */
/*         REFINED PODCAST PLAYER CSS          */
/* =========================================== */

/* Player container: light, airy, minimal */
.podcast-player {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  /* tighter gap */
  padding: 6px 12px;
  /* slimmer padding */
  background: #FFFFFF;
  /* pure white for clarity */
  border: 1px solid #E0E0E0;
  /* very light border */
  border-radius: 20px;
  /* pill shape */
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  /* base font size */
}

/* Control buttons: uniform, understated */
.podcast-player .pp-btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #888888;
  /* medium gray icons */
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

/* Icon hover: highlight with primary */
.podcast-player .pp-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-hover);
}

/* Play/Pause button: slightly larger and filled */
.podcast-player .pp-play {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

/* Play hover: deeper primary shade */
.podcast-player .pp-play:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-hover);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Waveform container: reduced height */
.podcast-player .pp-wave {
  flex: 1;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  /* subtle track background */
}

/* Time display: quieter text */
.podcast-player .pp-time {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #AAAAAA;
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-width: 50px;
  /* ensure it doesn’t collapse */
  text-align: right;
}

/* Responsive wrap for very narrow screens */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .podcast-player {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .podcast-player .pp-wave {
    order: 5;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 6px 0;
  }
}

.video-featured,
.container-video {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Overlay on hover */
.video-featured::before,
.container-video::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);

  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  pointer-events: none;
}



/* Play buttons */
.video-play {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  transition: background .3s;
}

.video-play:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.video-play-sm {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: background .2s;
}

.video-play-sm:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-hover);
}

/* Hide poster & button when playing */
.playing>img,
.playing>.video-play,
.playing>.video-play-sm {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Show video or iframe when playing */
.playing>video,
.playing>iframe {
  display: block !important;
}

/* Video element defaults */
.video-element {
  display: none;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.video-element-sm {
  display: none;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
}

/* YouTube iframe */
.youtube-embed {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}



.video-featured {
  height: 400px;
}

/* =========================================== */
/*               COURSES SECTION CSS           */
/* =========================================== */

/* Featured card base */
.featured-card {
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 300px;
}

/* Gradient overlay on featured */
.featured-card .overlay {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), transparent);
}

/* Featured content container */
.featured-card .featured-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  padding: var(--space-md);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Row-meta in featured */
.featured-card .row-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
}



/* Row-meta in small cards */
.card-small .row-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ================= Subscribe Section ================= */
.subscribe-section {
  background: linear-gradient(240deg, #FFF 31.87%, #C7EEFF 88.56%);
  padding-block: var(--container-padding-horizontal);

}

/* Icon */
.subscribe-icon {
  width: 180px;
  height: auto;
}

/* Title */
.subscribe-title {
  font-size: var(--font-xxl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Description */
.subscribe-text {
  font-size: var(--font-md);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Form */
.subscribe-form .input-group {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.subscribe-form .input-group-text {
  border: none;
  font-size: var(--font-lg);
}

.subscribe-form .form-control {
  border: none;
  font-size: var(--font-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
}

.subscribe-form .btn {
  font-size: var(--font-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border: none;
}

.subscribe-form .form-control:focus,
.subscribe-form .btn:focus {
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .subscribe-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
  }

  .subscribe-title {
    font-size: var(--font-xl);
  }

  .subscribe-text {
    font-size: var(--font-sm);
  }

  .subscribe-form {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
}

/* ====================== */
/*     FOOTER STYLES      */
/* ====================== */
/* ================= FOOTER STYLES ================= */
.footer-section {
  background: #1D242B;
  color: #BBBBBB;
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
}

.footer-heading {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: var(--font-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-text {
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  font-size: var(--font-SM);
}

.footer-links a,
.footer-contact li {
  color: #BBBBBB;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  display: block;
  transition: color .2s;
  font-size: var(--font-sm);

}



.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-contact i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-social a {
  color: #BBBBBB;
  font-size: var(--font-lg);
  transition: color .2s;
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-divider {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin: var(--space-sm) 0;
}

/* Topic tags */
.footer-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.footer-tags .tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--font-xs);
  transition: background .2s;
}

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

/* Responsive tweaks */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .footer-text {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  }

  .footer-social {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .footer-tags {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ========================= */
/*     ARTICLES PAGE CSS     */
/* ========================= */

/* Sidebar container */
.sidebar {
  background: #E6F7FF;
}

/* Follow Us box */
.follow-us {}

/* Podcast mini card adjustments */
.podcast-player-mini {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

.podcast-slider .podcast-card {
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
  margin: 0;
}

.podcast-slider .podcast-card .card-body {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.podcast-slider .podcast-card .card-body .category {
  background: #fff;

}

.pp-wave-mini {
  flex: 1;
  height: 24px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* Trend numbers */
.trend-num {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-right: var(--space-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 2rem;
  text-align: right;
}

/* Mini subscribe styling uses existing variables */




/* Pagination */
.pagination .page-link {
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ============================== */
/*  Creative Sidebar Section Titles */
/* ============================== */

.sidebar-section .sidebar-title {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  font-size: var(--font-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);

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

/* Decorative underline */
.sidebar-section .sidebar-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  right: 0;
  width: 40%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* Professional comment: Hide default dots */
.podcast-slider .owl-dots {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Professional comment: Style each dot container */
.podcast-slider .owl-dots .owl-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0 var(--space-xs);
}

/* Professional comment: Unselected dot */
.podcast-slider .owl-dots .owl-dot span {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  display: block;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

/* Professional comment: Active dot */
.podcast-slider .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
}


@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

  .featured-card,
  .hero-carousel .slide-item {
    height: 400px;
  }

  .news-thumbs .news-thumb img {
    width: 75px;
    height: 75px;
  }

  .news-thumbs .news-thumb>a {
    flex: 0 0 75px;
  }

  .hero-carousel .slide-content {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .container-news-thumbs {
    position: unset;
    background: transparent;
    height: auto;
    border: none;
    max-width: unset;
    padding: 20px 0 0 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-top-left-radius: 0;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 0;
  }

  .container-news-thumbs .news-thumbs {
    position: unset;
    transform: translate(0);

  }

  .news-thumbs .news-thumb {
    color: #212121;
  }

  .news-thumbs .news-info .date,
  .news-thumbs .news-info .category-small,
  .news-thumbs .news-info h6 {
    color: #212121;

  }

  .custom-owl-nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .navbar-toggler {
    color: #212121 !important;

  }

  .slide-content .row-meta {
    flex-flow: column;
    align-items: start;
  }

  h3 {
    font-size: 24px;

  }

  .hero-carousel .slide-content p {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .row-meta {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: var(--font-lg);
  }

  .v-info .row-meta {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xxs);
  }

  .card-large img {
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  }
}

/* =============================== */
/*      MEDIA APPROACH STYLES      */
/* =============================== */
.offerings-section,
.values-section,
.vision-excellence,
.subscribe-section,
.media-approach {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}



.media-approach .images-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

/* Main rectangle image */
.media-approach .img-main {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 13 / 16;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.media-approach .content-wrapper {
  padding-left: 60px;
}

/* Floating circle image */
.media-approach .img-circle {
  position: absolute;

  top: -70px;
  left: -60px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border: 4px dashed var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: #fff;
}

/* Bottom rectangle image */
.media-approach .img-bottom {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border: 4px dashed var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: #fff;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -70px;
  right: -60px;

}

/* Meta link */
.meta-link {
  font-size: var(--font-lg);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.title-section {
  font-size: var(--font-xxl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 48px;
}

/* Section heading */
.media-approach .section-heading {
  font-size: var(--font-xxl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 160%;
}

.media-approach .highlight {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Intro text */
.media-approach .intro-text {
  font-size: var(--font-md);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Blockquote styling */
.media-approach .approach-quote {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-md);
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.media-approach .approach-quote::before {
  content: "“";
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  left: 12px;
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Features list */
.media-approach .features-list .feature-item {
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.box-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.media-approach .feature-icon {
  font-size: var(--font-lg);
}

.media-approach .feature-title {
  font-size: var(--font-lg);
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.media-approach .feature-text {
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .media-approach .img-circle {
    display: none;
  }

  .media-approach .img-bottom {
    display: none;

  }

  .media-approach .section-heading {
    font-size: var(--font-xl);
  }
}

/* Border and spacing for offer cards */
.offer-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: var(--space-md);
  background: var(--color-content-bg);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* Icon badge */
.offer-icon {
  display: flex;
  width: 79px;
  height: 56px;
  padding: 8px 20px 8px 19px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 0px 16px;

  font-size: var(--font-lg);
}

/* Card title */
.offer-title {
  font-size: var(--font-lg);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  text-align: center;
}

/* Card text */
.offer-text {
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Section subtitle */
.section-text {
  font-size: var(--font-md);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Responsive tweaks */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .offer-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: var(--font-md);
  }

  .offer-title {
    font-size: var(--font-md);
  }

  .offer-text {
    font-size: var(--font-xs);
  }
}

/* ======================================== */
/*            VALUES SECTION CSS           */
/* ======================================== */

.values-path {
  position: relative;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

/* dashed connector behind icons */
.values-path .connector-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(var(--font-lg) + var(--space-sm));
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 0;
  border-top: 2px dashed var(--color-border);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* each value block */
.value-item {
  position: relative;
  width: 22%;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* icon circle */
.value-item .icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--font-lg);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* title */
.value-item .value-title {
  font-size: var(--font-md);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* description */
.value-item .value-text {
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Responsive: stack on narrow screens */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .values-path {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .values-path .connector-line {
    display: none;
  }

  .value-item {
    width: 90%;
    text-align: start;
  }
}

/* ============================ */
/*  VISION & EXCELLENCE STYLES  */
/* ============================ */

/* Section padding */

/* Section header */
.vision-meta i {
  font-size: var(--font-lg);
}




/* Features list */
.features-list .feature-item {
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--font-lg);
}

.feature-content .feature-title {
  font-size: var(--font-lg);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xxs);
}

.feature-content .feature-text {
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Images positioning */
.vision-img-large {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.vision-img-small {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  left: 60%;
  width: 45%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border: 4px solid #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Years badge */
.years-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-xl);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  line-height: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Responsive tweaks */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: var(--font-lg);
  }

  .vision-img-small {
    position: relative;
    top: -40px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 60%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
    display: none;
  }

  .years-badge {
    position: relative;
    top: -30px;
    right: auto;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    display: none;
  }
}

.contact-us {
  padding: 90px 0;
}

/* Contact Card Wrapper */
.contact-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-left: 20px;
}


/* Form Controls */
.form-control {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
  background: #FFF;
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
}

.form-control:focus {
  box-shadow: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Submit Button */
.btn-send {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border: none;
  color: #FFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  width: 140px;
  transition: background .3s;
}

.btn-send:hover {
  background: #0097EF;
}

/* Contact Info List */
.info-list li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
}

.info-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Divider */
.divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  margin: var(--space-md) 0;
}

/* Social Icons */
.social-list a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--font-lg);
  margin-inline-start: var(--space-sm);
  transition: color .2s;
}

.social-list a:hover {
  color: #007ACC;
}


/* === SINGLE-ARTICLE === */
.article-header img.hero {
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.article-category {
  background: #E6F1F9;
  color: #3AB4FF;
  border-radius: 6px 0 6px 6px;
  padding: 2px 12px;
  font-size: .9rem;
}

.article-title {
  font-size: var(--font-xxl);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.article-meta {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.article-meta i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-inline-end: 4px;
}

blockquote {
  border-inline-start: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  background: #F8FDFF;
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin: var(--space-md) 0;
}

/* Author box */
.author-box {
  background: #F7F9FA;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  align-items: center;
}

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

.author-social a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-inline-start: 12px;
}

/* Tags */
.tags a {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .85rem;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  margin: 2px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Related slider */
.related-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--font-xl);
}

.related-slider .card-small img {
  height: 165px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.owl-dots .owl-dot span {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #d0d0d0;
  display: block;
  margin: 4px;
}

.owl-dots .owl-dot.active span {
  background: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ===== Filter Bar ===== */
.articles-filter {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.articles-filter .form-control,
.articles-filter .btn {
  height: calc(var(--space-lg) + var(--space-xs));
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
}

.articles-filter .input-group-text {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.articles-filter .form-select {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.articles-filter .date-input {
  position: relative;
}

.articles-filter .date-input i {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  left: var(--space-xs);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.articles-filter .date-input input {
  padding-inline-start: 2.5em;
}

.articles-filter .btn-apply {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
}

.articles-filter .btn-reset {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.articles-filter {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.articles-filter .filter-control {
  flex: 1 1 180px;
  max-width: 260px;
}

.articles-filter .filter-control .input-group-text {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.articles-filter .filter-control .form-select,
.articles-filter .filter-control .form-control {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.articles-filter .btn-apply,
.articles-filter .btn-reset {
  height: calc(var(--space-lg) + var(--space-xs));
  font-size: var(--font-sm);
  padding: 0 var(--space-md);
}

.articles-filter .btn-apply {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
}

.articles-filter .btn-reset {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.articles-list,
.articles-page {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .contact-us {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }

  .contact-card {
    margin-left: 0;
  }

  .col-info {
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);

  }

  .divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .media-approach .content-wrapper {
    padding-left: calc(var(--bs-gutter-x) * .5);
  }

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

  .offerings-section,
  .values-section,
  .vision-excellence,
  .subscribe-section,
  .media-approach {
    padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  }

  .vision-excellence .position-relative {
    order: 2;
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  }

  .section-heading,
  .title-section {
    font-size: var(--font-xl);
  }

  .articles-filter {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .articles-filter .filter-control {
    flex: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .articles-filter .btn-reset,
  .articles-filter .btn-apply {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ============================= */
/*       AUTHOR PAGE STYLES      */
/* ============================= */
.author-header {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 0 40px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.author-header img {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.author-name {
  font-size: var(--font-xxl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.author-role {
  font-size: var(--font-lg);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.author-bio {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: var(--space-md) auto;
  font-size: var(--font-md);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.author-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.author-stats .stat {
  text-align: center;
}

.author-stats .stat h4 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--font-xl);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.author-social a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-inline: var(--space-xs);
  transition: color .2s;
}

.author-social a:hover {
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

/* From Uiverse.io by gustavofusco */
.pencil {
  display: block;
  width: 10em;
  height: 10em;
}

.pencil__body1,
.pencil__body2,
.pencil__body3,
.pencil__eraser,
.pencil__eraser-skew,
.pencil__point,
.pencil__rotate,
.pencil__stroke {
  animation-duration: 3s;
  animation-timing-function: linear;
  animation-iteration-count: infinite;
}

.pencil__body1,
.pencil__body2,
.pencil__body3 {
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
}

.pencil__body1 {
  animation-name: pencilBody1;
}

.pencil__body2 {
  animation-name: pencilBody2;
}

.pencil__body3 {
  animation-name: pencilBody3;
}

.pencil__eraser {
  animation-name: pencilEraser;
  transform: rotate(-90deg) translate(49px, 0);
}

.pencil__eraser-skew {
  animation-name: pencilEraserSkew;
  animation-timing-function: ease-in-out;
}

.pencil__point {
  animation-name: pencilPoint;
  transform: rotate(-90deg) translate(49px, -30px);
}

.pencil__rotate {
  animation-name: pencilRotate;
}

.pencil__stroke {
  animation-name: pencilStroke;
  transform: translate(100px, 100px) rotate(-113deg);
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes pencilBody1 {

  from,
  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: 351.86;
    transform: rotate(-90deg);
  }

  50% {
    stroke-dashoffset: 150.8;
    /* 3/8 of diameter */
    transform: rotate(-225deg);
  }
}

@keyframes pencilBody2 {

  from,
  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: 406.84;
    transform: rotate(-90deg);
  }

  50% {
    stroke-dashoffset: 174.36;
    transform: rotate(-225deg);
  }
}

@keyframes pencilBody3 {

  from,
  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: 296.88;
    transform: rotate(-90deg);
  }

  50% {
    stroke-dashoffset: 127.23;
    transform: rotate(-225deg);
  }
}

@keyframes pencilEraser {

  from,
  to {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(49px, 0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: rotate(0deg) translate(49px, 0);
  }
}

@keyframes pencilEraserSkew {

  from,
  32.5%,
  67.5%,
  to {
    transform: skewX(0);
  }

  35%,
  65% {
    transform: skewX(-4deg);
  }

  37.5%,
  62.5% {
    transform: skewX(8deg);
  }

  40%,
  45%,
  50%,
  55%,
  60% {
    transform: skewX(-15deg);
  }

  42.5%,
  47.5%,
  52.5%,
  57.5% {
    transform: skewX(15deg);
  }
}

@keyframes pencilPoint {

  from,
  to {
    transform: rotate(-90deg) translate(49px, -30px);
  }

  50% {
    transform: rotate(-225deg) translate(49px, -30px);
  }
}

@keyframes pencilRotate {
  from {
    transform: translate(100px, 100px) rotate(0);
  }

  to {
    transform: translate(100px, 100px) rotate(720deg);
  }
}

@keyframes pencilStroke {
  from {
    stroke-dashoffset: 439.82;
    transform: translate(100px, 100px) rotate(-113deg);
  }

  50% {
    stroke-dashoffset: 164.93;
    transform: translate(100px, 100px) rotate(-113deg);
  }

  75%,
  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: 439.82;
    transform: translate(100px, 100px) rotate(112deg);
  }
}

#preloadr {
  opacity: 1;
  /* لو أردت تغطية كامل الشاشة: */
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #fff;
  z-index: 9999;
}

/* يبدأ التلاشي من الشفافية الافتراضية 1 إلى 0 */
#preloadr[data-hidden="true"] {
  opacity: 0;
}

/* نضبط currentColor للعناصر اللي تستخدمه في الـSVG */
#preloadr {
  /* هذا اللون سيُطبّق على stroke="currentColor" في الـSVG */
  color: #3ab4ff;
}

/* نُعيد تلوين الطبقات الملوّنة في الـSVG */
.pencil__body1,
.pencil__body2,
.pencil__body3 {
  stroke: #3ab4ff !important;
}

.container-video {
  height: 260px;
}