International Affairs

Myanmar’s military junta ends its state of emergency after 4.5 years but restructures power to maintain control, while ongoing civil war and opposition resistance threaten the legitimacy of planned December elections.

Ethiopia touts planting 700 million trees in a day as a bold environmental step, but expert critiques expose serious doubts about its feasibility and ecological strategy.

A Swedish man sentenced to life for his role in the brutal 2015 killing of a Jordanian pilot by ISIS highlights ongoing security lapses and the threat global terrorism poses to America and its allies.

As Russia hosts Syria’s new foreign minister amid Assad’s ouster, Washington must scrutinize Moscow’s strategic moves that threaten regional stability and America’s national security interests.

Despite diplomatic border visits aimed at showcasing ceasefire progress, violence between Thailand and Cambodia persists, revealing a shaky peace that threatens regional stability and tests American diplomatic influence.

In a crucial reversal, Ukraine’s Parliament reestablished independence for key anti-corruption bodies after President Zelenskyy’s attempt to curtail their authority sparked public uproar and international concern—highlighting the ongoing struggle between national sovereignty and government overreach during wartime.

The Myanmar military’s lift of the emergency state is a tactical move to legitimize its grip through sham elections, ignoring genuine democratic aspirations and fueling ongoing unrest.

Lithuania’s Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas steps down amid serious corruption probes and public protests—raising concerns about government stability as Russian aggression looms nearby.

Nicolás Maduro’s recent appeal to a so-called ‘new opposition’ is less about national dialogue and more about consolidating authoritarian control, sidelining true opposition voices and undermining democratic progress.

AP’s top photos capture moments of unrest, resilience, and everyday life worldwide—each frame a reflection of challenges that also resonate with America’s pursuit of security and liberty.