International Affairs

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele hails his nation’s prison system as the world’s best, but U.S. sanctions on key officials expose hidden dealings with gang leaders, raising serious accountability questions.

Colombia’s ruling left-wing party seeks to secure its grip on power through an open primary process for the 2026 presidential election, signaling continued ideological shifts with potential implications for national sovereignty and economic stability.

As Venezuela descends into silence, 20 journalists remain imprisoned under a regime that weaponizes laws to crush free speech and intimidate those brave enough to report the truth.

As Serbian authorities unleash heavy-handed tactics against peaceful protesters demanding accountability, the facade of democracy in Serbia is crumbling. This crackdown reveals a disturbing trend of authoritarian control under President Vucic.

A confidential UN report reveals Rwanda’s critical support for the M23 rebels in eastern Congo, facilitating unprecedented mineral smuggling and deepening conflict—raising serious questions about Kigali’s agenda and the international community’s response.

After 13 years of stalled diplomacy, Ethiopia rushes to inaugurate its massive Nile dam without a binding agreement, threatening Egypt’s water security and regional stability.

Rwanda’s President Kagame cautiously welcomes U.S. mediation in the Congo conflict, yet his government’s continued military involvement and support for rebel groups threaten true peace.

Russia’s largest aerial assault against Kyiv in over three years exposes ongoing aggression and Western hesitancy, demanding tougher accountability and stronger support for Ukraine.

Another wildfire near Athens has forced urgent evacuations, revealing glaring gaps in Greece’s firefighting readiness as multiple blazes rage unchecked.

The prosecution seeks nearly a decade in prison and disqualification for Istanbul’s mayor, aiming to derail his presidential ambitions under dubious accusations of forged academic credentials.