Global Affairs

Cross-border events with structural impact: supply chains, international policy, conflict, and state-level coordination or disruption.

Elon Musk and Donald Trump icons facing off against a dark, high-contrast backdrop symbolizing political tension and public fallout.

Trump and Musk Split After Explosive Fallout

After months of growing friction, Trump and Musk have publicly severed ties. Reports of physical altercations, contract threats, and social media attacks point to a deeper fracture in how private…

A Patriot missile defense system launches a surface-to-air missile into a stormy sky, with bright flames illuminating the clouds and silhouetted radar arrays in the background.

400 Percent More Air Defense Is on the NATO Table

NATO’s new secretary general calls for a 400 percent surge in air and missile defense. Behind the numbers lies a broader shift: less US reliance, more European responsibility.

Close-up of a one Euro coin placed in front of a blurred ten Euro banknote, with the green, white, and red colors of the Bulgarian flag in the background.

Bulgaria Joins the Eurozone on January 1, 2026

The European Commission and ECB have approved Bulgaria’s shift from the lev to the euro in early 2026; final sign‑off now goes to the Council of the EU.

Riot police in tactical gear face off against a large group of masked protesters at night, as smoke fills the street and a demonstrator waves a Mexican flag amid flashing red and blue lights and scattered fire.

Los Angeles Raids Spark Citywide Protests and Federal Tension

ICE immigration raids trigger protests across Los Angeles, with tensions mounting between federal agents and city policy.

Stormy sky over Dutch Parliament with symbolic empty chair — visual metaphor for political collapse

The Dutch Cabinet Falls After Wilders Pulls the Plug

Wilders ended his support for the Schoof cabinet, triggering new elections and leaving his own coalition partners blindsided.