Claims that Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro has been seized by US forces and brought to the United States have spread rapidly online, triggering celebration among some Venezuelans abroad and anxiety at home. But as of now, the reports remain unverified,…
EXPLAINER | Beyond Taiwan: Other Global Flashpoints That Could Spark A Wider War In 2026
When analysts warn about the risk of a third world war, Taiwan often dominates the conversation. But focusing on one hotspot misses a bigger, more dangerous picture. As 2026 unfolds, multiple conflict zonesโmany already activeโcarry the risk of escalation that…
EXPLAINER | From G2 To G1: Why Asia Should Worry About A China-Dominated World
Talk of a โG2โ โ a world led jointly by the United States and China โ has resurfaced ahead of Donald Trumpโs planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. But for many Asian countries, the deeper concern is no longer…
Is The West Breaking Apart? Europe Questions Alliance With The US
For nearly 80 years, the alliance between the United States and Europe served as the backbone of the global order. Forged after World War II, it rested on shared commitments to democracy, freedom, and collective securityโdeterring major wars, defeating communism,…
Analysis: When Empire Disciplines The Law โ How U.S. Threats Expose The Limits Of International Justice
The United Statesโ threat to sanction the International Criminal Court unless it guarantees immunity for President Donald Trump is not simply a diplomatic dispute. It is a clarifying moment โ one that strips away the language of โrules-based orderโ and…
EXPLAINER: No, The US Did Not Sanction The ICC Because Of Duterte
Social media is once again buzzing with claims that the sanction of the United States against the International Criminal Court (ICC) because of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, who faces an ICC investigation for alleged crimes against humanity linked to…
EXPLAINER | Why The ICC Is Pushing Back Against New US Sanctions On Its Judges
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sharply criticized the United Statesโ latest move to impose sanctions on two of its sitting judges, warning that the action threatens judicial independence and the global rule of law. In a statement, the ICC…
Bondi Beach Shooting: What We Know โ And What We Still Donโt
Australian authorities say a father and son accused of carrying out the deadly shooting at Sydneyโs Bondi Beach were motivated by extremist Islamic State (IS) ideology. The attack, which killed 15 people, is the countryโs worst mass shooting in nearly…
Did The US Really Sanction ICC Judges? Hereโs What We Know
The United States has imposed sanctions on officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC), raising alarm among human rights groups and international law experts. Claims circulating online say the US sanctioned nine ICC judges. But is that accurate? What happened?…
EXPLAINER: What We Know So Far About The Bondi Beach Terror Attack
MANILA, Philippines โ A Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, Sydney turned into one of Australiaโs deadliest mass shootings in decades, after two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish community event on December 14, 2025. Authorities have declared it a terrorist…
FDA Probes Possible Vaccine-Linked Deaths in Adults, Amid Scrutiny Over Child Fatalities
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its probe into whether coronavirus vaccines may be linked to deaths among adults, following internal claims that at least 10 children โdied after and because ofโ receiving COVID-19 shots โ a…
Euthanasia deaths in Canada hit new record in 2024, sparking alarm among disability advocates
MANILA, Philippines โ Canada recorded 16,499 deaths through its Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program in 2024, the highest annual total since the country legalized euthanasia in 2016. The latest federal report has reignited debate over the countryโs rapidly expanding…






