Geopolitics
The Economics of Endurance: How Ukraine Financed Four Years of War
Four years into Russia's invasion, Ukraine's ability to sustain military operations rests on a financial architecture that redefined war finance—and exposed the limits of Western support.
Pope Leo XIV Confirms Historic Algeria Visit in Four-Nation African Tour
First papal trip to Algeria marks strategic Vatican pivot toward Africa's 272 million Catholics amid interfaith tensions and church growth.
Four Dead as Florida-Registered Speedboat Opens Fire on Cuban Border Patrol
Armed confrontation in Cuban territorial waters comes as Trump administration cuts island's oil supply and threatens military action in Latin America.
Stanford Graduate With No Active Medical License Faces Senate Over Surgeon General Nomination
Casey Means, Trump's MAHA-aligned nominee, testifies amid scrutiny over incomplete residency training and alternative medicine advocacy.