International Affairs

Nearly five years after the catastrophic Beirut port explosion, Bulgaria arrests a key Russian suspect, raising urgent questions about global accountability and the failures that allowed this tragedy to occur.

Israel destroys Gaza’s tallest tower alleged to house Hamas intelligence posts, spotlighting the group’s use of civilian sites as military cover—raising urgent questions about the humanitarian and strategic costs.

Pakistan reports killing 31 militants amid Taliban-linked insurgency, while TTP proposes talks; a fragile peace effort shadowed by cross-border sanctuaries and hostile foreign interference.

The brutal uprising in Nepal that toppled the government exposes a perilous breakdown of order and truth, with conflicting reports on key figures’ fates and widespread destruction endangering regional stability.

The world’s only larimar mine, deep in the Dominican Republic, faces persistent safety failures despite government promises—putting workers’ lives at risk and highlighting the need for stronger oversight to protect critical mineral supply chains tied to America’s strategic interests.

As former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi faces grave war crime charges, a key U.S. witness strips away the myth of strong leadership, exposing the fractured command in the Kosovo Liberation Army during critical years—raising pressing questions about accountability and justice.

The UK’s decision to drop espionage charges against two men accused of spying for China raises serious questions about government preparedness and the global intelligence battle that directly affects America’s security.

After deadly protests toppled Nepal’s previous government, newly appointed interim prime minister Sushila Karki must navigate political chaos and rebuild trust—while the costs of instability ripple far beyond Nepal’s borders.

While Chancellor Merz’s CDU leads in North Rhine-Westphalia local elections, the far-right AfD’s dramatic gains expose Europe’s growing political instability and migration backlash.

After more than five decades of evasion and official cover-up, a former British soldier faces trial for the deadly 1972 Bloody Sunday shootings—highlighting deep flaws in government accountability that resonate far beyond Northern Ireland.