International Affairs

As Germany faces rising far-right momentum, Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirms his party’s refusal to engage with the extremist AfD, underscoring the risks posed by normalizing radical politics under mounting political pressure.

Nicolas Sarkozy’s prison sentence marks a critical moment where justice holds even the powerful accountable—a principle essential to any nation prioritizing sovereignty and rule of law.

President Trump vows to secure a ‘fantastic deal’ with China despite recent aggressive export controls, signaling a critical test for U.S. economic sovereignty and global stability.

Almost a year after a ceasefire, Israel continues daily strikes in Lebanon, raising alarms about the sustainability of peace deals and their impact on American national security interests.

Estonia’s Defense Minister delivers a stark warning: Europe’s current defense spending, especially Spain’s minimal 2% GDP commitment, falls short against Russia’s persistent threat—posing risks directly impacting American and allied security.

As the Philippines confronts a sweeping corruption scandal implicating top legislators and officials, a newly unveiled jail aims to hold hundreds of suspects—yet questions linger on whether true accountability will follow.

A tragic fire aboard a Cameroonian-flagged gas tanker off Yemen’s coast has claimed two lives, highlighting vulnerabilities in a critical maritime corridor long threatened by regional instability and hostile actors.

A high-profile soccer match in Tel Aviv descended into chaos as rioting fans threw flares and smoke grenades, injuring dozens and forcing game cancellation. This incident reveals alarming lapses in security and fan control with implications beyond Israel’s borders.

Rodrigo Paz’s win ends two decades of leftist dominance in Bolivia, but his promises of reform face tough tests as economic instability and political divisions loom.

Despite President Zelenskyy’s upbeat remarks about his recent meeting with former President Trump, key American military support like Tomahawk missiles remains withheld, raising questions about U.S. commitment to Ukraine’s defense and the broader implications for American interests.