International news, global conflicts, diplomacy and events abroad that have consequences for U.S. security, trade, migration and the broader world order.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez unveiled a bold and controversial initiative at the World Government Summit on…
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran is hemorrhaging an estimated $1.56 million every hour due to a government-imposed internet blackout that began amid widespread…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a tense hearing before the House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee on February 3, 2026,…
KYIV, Ukraine — In a dramatic escalation of the conflict, Russian forces launched an unprecedented overnight barrage against Ukraine, deploying more than…
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Laura Fernández Delgado has emerged victorious in Costa Rica’s presidential election, securing roughly 48% of the vote…
VATICAN CITY — The Priestly Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), a traditionalist Catholic group long at odds with the Vatican, has…
KHAO YAI, Thailand — A 65-year-old tourist was fatally trampled by a bull elephant named Oyewan at Thailand’s Khao Yai National Park…
TURIN, Italy — Violent confrontations between police and protesters erupted over the weekend in Turin, leaving at least 108 officers injured after…
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — Costa Rica has swung decisively to the right in its latest presidential election, choosing conservative populist Laura…
MOGADISHU, Somalia — In a determined effort to thwart increasing threats from ISIS-affiliated militants targeting the American homeland, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)…