International Affairs

US Diplomats Engage Vatican to Pressure Cuba Amid Deepening Crisis

American diplomats met with Vatican officials in Rome seeking church cooperation to intensify pressure on Cuba’s communist regime, reflecting Washington’s commitment to restore Cuban freedom through economic and diplomatic means.

By Economics Desk | February 20, 2026

Government Accountability

Chile Rebukes U.S. Sanctions Amid Rising Tensions Over Regional Security

The U.S. hits three Chilean officials with sanctions accusing them of undermining hemispheric security, provoking fierce rejection from Santiago that highlights fractures in Americas diplomacy under the guise of protecting regional safety.

By Economics Desk | February 20, 2026

Government Accountability

UK Police Probe Raises Questions About Royal Security and Accountability

Britain’s police are calling on former royal bodyguards to share insider details amid ongoing investigations into Prince Andrew’s alleged ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, spotlighting questions about accountability within elite circles.

By National Security Desk | February 20, 2026