International Affairs

Despite a fragile peace deal in November 2022, tensions escalate in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, risking renewed conflict that threatens regional stability and America’s strategic interests.

As Putin’s war drags on, new tax reforms are squeezing Russia’s small businesses, pushing many into closure and deepening economic instability—a stark lesson in the dangers of sacrificing national sovereignty for reckless aggression.

More than 200 political prisoners in Venezuela’s El Rodeo I jail initiate a hunger strike demanding freedom, exposing the government’s broken promises and disregard for human rights.

While Iran signals willingness to meet with U.S. envoys on nuclear talks, internal opposition surges amid brutal crackdowns, exposing Tehran’s instability and the urgent stakes for American national security.

José Rubén Zamora stands unbowed amid judicial persecution orchestrated by corrupt officials sanctioned by the U.S., spotlighting a broader assault on press freedom and rule of law in Guatemala.

France’s summoning of Ambassador Kushner signals a diplomatic standoff rooted in conflicting narratives about domestic violence and political stability, raising questions about Washington’s understanding of European sovereignty and security.

AP photographers’ top picks from the Milan Cortina Olympics showcase more than athletic glory—they expose a global stage where America’s values of freedom, sovereignty, and competitive excellence face critical tests.

Hungary’s threat to veto the EU’s 20th sanctions package against Russia over halted oil shipments highlights a dangerous fracture within the bloc, jeopardizing coordinated pressure on Moscow and undercutting Western efforts to support Ukraine—and, by extension, American national security.

A Danish military evacuation of a US submariner near Greenland underscores the growing friction between allies as Washington pushes controversial policies, testing national sovereignty and diplomatic trust in the Arctic.

Venezuela’s selective amnesty law excludes hundreds of political prisoners, prompting calls for full freedom and exposing a system that prioritizes regime control over justice.