A roundup of recent political news including a South Carolina state of emergency due to wildfires, a lawsuit against NY Gov. Hochul, and a directive from Defense Secretary Hegseth. Read more...

Rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific fuel new security partnerships, but doubts linger about existing deals like the Aukus submarine agreement. China seeks closer ties with Latin America. Read more...

Recent political news includes criticism of Zelensky after a White House outburst, the EPA's record-breaking cleanup in California, and the cancellation of funding for Indigenous and Afro-Colombian empowerment. Read more...