International Affairs

Thailand cracks down on cannabis sales without prescription after a surge in addiction and smuggling exposed the dangers of rushed decriminalization policies.

Jeff Bezos’ extravagant $50+ million wedding in Venice marks more than just a luxury celebration—it lays bare the growing tensions between billionaire excess, local community challenges, and economic inequality.

From Colombian recyclers protesting economic neglect to Argentina’s former president under house arrest for corruption, Latin America reveals a pattern of government failures and social unrest demanding accountability.

As funding dries up, vital programs sustaining refugee children’s safety and cultural identity in Kakuma camp are under threat, exposing the costly consequences of donor indifference.

Brazil’s top court moves to hold social media giants liable for user content, risking free speech and empowering arbitrary censorship under vague legal standards.

Ecuador’s fugitive drug lord Adolfo ‘Fito’ Macías evaded capture for 18 months by hiding in an opulent underground bunker beneath a family mansion — a stark reminder of cartels’ deep local entrenchment and law enforcement challenges.

Brazil’s Supreme Court broadens platform liability without judicial oversight, risking censorship and undermining free speech under the guise of combating illegal content.

Reporters Without Borders uncovers illegal surveillance by covert Brazilian intelligence operatives during Jair Bolsonaro’s presidency, demanding transparency and accountability.

After nearly 18 months on the run, Ecuador nabbed notorious narco boss José Adolfo Macías Villamar — known as ‘Fito’ — a key figure in international drug trafficking allied with the Sinaloa cartel. Yet the U.S. government’s extradition delay raises questions about America’s true commitment to combating Latin American criminal networks.

This week’s top photos from around the globe reveal simmering unrest, international conflict, and political posturing often glossed over by mainstream media narratives.