Fact-Check, World

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, raising serious questions about credibility, legality, and geopolitical consequences. Hereโ€™sContinue Reading

Explainer, World

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 zonesโ€”many already activeโ€”carry the risk of escalation that could draw in major powers, trigger alliance obligations, and destabilizeContinue Reading

Analysis, World

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 โ€œrules-based orderโ€ and reveals how international law functions when it collides with imperialContinue Reading

Explainer, World

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 said it โ€œdeploresโ€ the US administrationโ€™s decision to sanction JudgeContinue Reading