International Affairs

The UN Security Council unanimously extended sanctions on Haitian armed gangs, yet violence surges as global efforts falter. Behind the rhetoric, is Washington’s approach addressing the root threats to regional and American security?

As Madagascar’s military ousts its president amid protests, history warns us: military coups often replace democracy with dictatorship, undermining national sovereignty and freedom.

President Trump’s recent claim of not knowing Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado, despite her public dedication of the award to him, raises questions about credibility and the real motives behind his peace claims.

Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof sharply criticizes U.S. financial aid to Argentina, calling it a dangerous threat to national sovereignty and labeling Scott Bessent as a de facto minister in Milei’s government—all while President Trump’s misguided backing fuels political and economic instability.

Luis Marcelo Arce Mosqueira, son of Bolivia’s president, was released with mandated therapy after being charged with domestic violence, but questions remain about judicial impartiality and protection of victims.

Ivory Coast courts have handed down harsh prison sentences to opposition protesters ahead of elections marred by candidate exclusions—raising serious questions about political repression and the undermining of democratic principles in a key African nation.

A tragic stampede during the state funeral of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga resulted in two deaths and over 160 injuries, exposing serious security and crowd management failures by the government amid heightened tensions.

Prince Andrew’s renunciation of royal titles spotlights the urgent need for transparency and integrity in institutions that symbolize national pride and sovereignty.

Thousands gathered in Tirana to denounce the EU-backed Kosovo Specialist Chambers, calling for justice for war veterans they see as freedom fighters. This protest reveals the deep mistrust toward international tribunals perceived as politically motivated and highlights the ongoing struggle for fair treatment amid Europe’s geopolitical games.

Despite brutal repression, Iranian director Jafar Panahi continues to make films in secret, spotlighting the dangers of government censorship and the urgent need to defend artistic freedom worldwide.