International Affairs

Severe drought across the Western Balkans has not only strained agriculture but forced costly energy imports, exposing critical vulnerabilities in regional water and power systems amid relentless heat.

In a rare publicized setback, Myanmar’s military reportedly lost a Chinese FTC-2000G fighter jet, shot down by local resistance forces amid the ongoing civil conflict ignited by the 2021 coup. This exposes the vulnerability of junta air power despite heavy foreign arms support.

Ethiopia’s completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam marks a bold assertion of sovereignty, intensifying one of Africa’s most critical water disputes with Egypt.

At least four dead and dozens missing after a ferry sinks near Bali, underscoring systemic failures in maritime safety that threaten regional stability and global supply chains tied to American interests.

In a controversial move, Thailand’s suspended prime minister takes oath as culture minister while facing ethics charges over border dispute remarks with Cambodia.

As the 14th Dalai Lama nears 90, Tibetans in exile face a daunting future under China’s shadow, with fears that Beijing will hijack the reincarnation process to erase Tibetan identity and sovereignty.

In the face of economic hardship for ordinary Peruvians, the government’s decision to more than double President Dina Boluarte’s salary exposes a troubling disconnect from reality and accountability failures in Latin America.

Senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay remains in critical condition after a brutal assassination attempt; new surgery scheduled amid ongoing investigation.

The UN’s appointment of Carlos Ruiz Massieu as special envoy to Haiti signals continued international involvement in a nation spiraling into violence, yet past multinational missions reveal limited progress amid governance failures.

Another deadly ferry disaster off Bali highlights the ongoing failure of safety enforcement in Indonesia’s vital maritime transport sector, putting hundreds of lives at risk.