International Affairs

Raila Odinga, a pivotal figure in Kenyan politics and regional diplomacy, has died at 80. His passing exposes ongoing challenges to democratic governance and stability in East Africa, with implications that echo all the way to America’s strategic interests.

Madagascar’s military coup signals a dangerous breakdown of order that reflects broader failures of governance—highlighting the urgent need for America to prioritize national sovereignty and border security against global chaos.

As Ukrainian officials quietly forge deeper ties with US weapons manufacturers ahead of President Zelenskyy’s White House visit, concerns grow over Washington’s role in a conflict that threatens to entangle America further.

Australia’s judiciary backs government’s broad visa refusal powers, blocking conservative commentator Candace Owens from speaking—raising urgent questions about free speech and sovereign control over political discourse.

In Zimbabwe, a centuries-old tradition is being revived by girls determined to resist rampant child marriage, exposing the failures of enforcement and challenging cultural norms that undermine national sovereignty and individual liberty.

Despite a ceasefire deal allowing the release of some Gaza medical workers, Israel continues to imprison over 100, including hospital director Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya—raising urgent questions about justice and humanitarian principles amid ongoing conflict.

A vehicle explosion near Ecuador’s president’s family offices leaves one dead and two injured, exposing the deadly consequences of government failures against organized crime.

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa takes a resolute stance against violent protests aimed at dismantling democratic progress, emphasizing commitment to stability and economic growth despite unrest.

As Madagascar’s military seizes control amid social unrest, this upheaval underscores the dangers of weak governance abroad and the ripple effects threatening America’s strategic interests.

A visual journey exposing how global unrest and foreign influence challenge American interests and national security, as captured by AP’s sharp-eyed photojournalists.