International Affairs

A deadly fire in an Iraqi mall that killed over 60 people has led to the governor’s resignation amid public outrage over corruption and weak safety oversight.

A former security guard at the U.S. Embassy in Norway is accused of spying for hostile foreign powers, revealing alarming weaknesses in embassy security that threaten America’s global interests.

Three Haitian police officers and two civilians killed amid surging gang violence expose the failure of government support and raise urgent concerns for regional stability affecting American security interests.

As Ukraine enacts a law undermining key anti-corruption bodies, widespread protests reveal cracks in national unity and raise alarms about democratic backsliding during wartime—a development the United States cannot ignore.

As political dissenters flee El Salvador under President Bukele’s crackdown, a disturbing pattern emerges: democracy sacrificed for authoritarian control, posing risks beyond Central America.

Turkey’s tentative Eurofighter purchase signals shifting defense alliances, raising questions about NATO cohesion and America’s strategic position.

As Ukraine battles for survival against Russia, President Zelenskyy’s approval of a law weakening key anti-corruption agencies has triggered widespread protests and international concern—raising urgent questions about Ukraine’s commitment to sovereignty and transparency in wartime.

A simple decree banning Bermuda shorts on an Algerian beach uncovers deeper conflicts between conservative religious forces and public freedoms, threatening tourism and social stability in a country still grappling with the shadows of its violent past.

Following a crushing defeat for Japan’s ruling coalition in recent elections, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba contemplates resignation, exposing cracks in government stability and raising questions about Japan’s future leadership amid critical US trade negotiations.

Antonio Ecarri warns abstention undermines democracy in Venezuela, urging voter participation despite opposition rejection of rigged elections controlled by Maduro’s regime.