International Affairs

A devastating Russian missile strike on Ternopil has left 26 dead, including children, and dozens missing—highlighting the brutal reality of Moscow’s war against Ukraine and its dire implications for European stability and American interests.

Indonesia faces yet another volcanic emergency as the Semeru volcano erupts repeatedly, forcing nearly 1,000 people to evacuate and highlighting the ongoing challenges of managing natural disasters in a region critical to global stability.

Indonesia’s Mount Semeru eruption left over 170 climbers stranded, highlighting persistent failures in volcanic hazard management that risk lives and regional stability.

A Philippine court’s conviction of a former mayor tied to Chinese-run human trafficking and online scams highlights the ongoing threat to national sovereignty and security posed by foreign criminal enterprises operating with impunity.

As Bangladesh’s Supreme Court reinstates a nonpartisan caretaker system for future elections—but excludes the critical upcoming vote—Americans must watch how global struggles for democracy unfold and what they mean for sovereign nations facing internal chaos.

As corruption scandals engulf Ukraine’s energy sector during war, President Zelenskyy’s refusal to hold top officials accountable risks undermining public trust and crucial Western aid.

In South Africa, militant anti-immigrant groups are illegally barring foreigners from public clinics, undermining rule of law and spotlighting the government’s struggle to manage migration—while America watches global migration battles that threaten national sovereignty.

The kidnapping of Miguel Ayala by FARC dissidents in Colombia’s drug war hotspot exposes ongoing regional instability that threatens American interests and border security.

In a bold attempt to counter unfounded U.S. drug trafficking claims, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has publicly released his bank records — but the move raises questions about political optics and spending priorities amid looming elections.

The Russian spy ship Yantar prowls near northern Scotland, mapping British underwater cables and targeting RAF pilots with lasers. Britain claims readiness but admits gaps in defense—how long can Washington’s closest ally stand firm against Kremlin aggression?