International Affairs

While South Sudan’s government teeters on the brink of bankruptcy, local artisans turn discarded tires into affordable shoes—highlighting a wrenching economic crisis fueled by political corruption and failed leadership.

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem’s refusal to disarm despite continued Israeli hostilities highlights a perilous gamble that undermines Lebanon’s sovereignty and fuels regional instability, demanding scrutiny of failed international diplomacy.

Sudan’s lethal conflict rages unchecked, killing hundreds and displacing thousands in Kordofan and Darfur. As global leaders stall, America faces heightened security risks from destabilization abroad. Washington must act with clear priorities to protect national interests.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s continued intervention in Haiti reveals Washington’s dangerous absence as gang violence spirals, threatening regional stability and America’s southern security.

At the UN Security Council, the U.S. sharply criticizes Colombia’s fractured peace process and disorganized talks with armed factions—highlighting how weak governance breeds more violence and threatens broader hemispheric security.

The Druze, a tightly knit religious minority with deep roots in Syria and Israel, face escalating violence and mistrust amid shifting power dynamics—revealing the dangerous consequences of Washington’s neglect of Middle East stability.

Hamas alleges Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu refused a deal to free 50 hostages, signaling readiness for prolonged conflict in Gaza that threatens regional stability and U.S. interests.

Prime Minister Netanyahu extends condolences for accidental damage to Gaza church amid Hamas-fueled violence, highlighting the urgent need for an Israel-first approach to restore peace and protect all innocent lives.

Brazil’s top court imposes five stringent measures on former President Jair Bolsonaro amid allegations of a coup plot and foreign interference, highlighting risks to national sovereignty with global implications.

Brazil’s highest court imposes electronic bracelet and social media bans on former President Bolsonaro, escalating a politically fraught prosecution that threatens democratic norms and fuels diplomatic tensions with the U.S.