International Relations Correspondent
Elena Vasquez is an international relations correspondent specializing in transatlantic affairs, NATO operations, and European Union policy. With a background in political science from Sciences Po Paris, she brings deep expertise to her coverage of diplomatic developments and multilateral institutions.
South Korea has unveiled a massive $880 billion investment plan in semiconductors and artificial intelligence, positioning itself as a global tech powerhouse amid fierce regional competition from China, Taiwan, and Japan.
Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui, a close ally of Steve Bannon and vocal critic of Beijing, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on fraud and racketeering charges.
Uganda's army chief and presidential son Muhoozi Kainerugaba has shut down major independent media outlets, drawing international condemnation and raising fears of a looming authoritarian power transition.
Thousands of rediscovered 17th-century news dispatches are challenging long-held assumptions about Aurangzeb's reign and the complex social fabric of the Mughal Empire.
A devastating military campaign by the United States and Israel against Iran has killed thousands, but experts warn the true death toll may never be fully known due to sweeping information restrictions.
Burkina Faso's military junta has officially severed diplomatic relations with France, accusing Paris of undermining national sovereignty in a dramatic escalation of post-colonial tensions across the Sahel region.
A landmark agreement between Lebanon and Israel has fractured Lebanese society, with supporters praising its potential to curb Iranian influence while protesters denounce it as a national betrayal.
Portugal face Uzbekistan as Cristiano Ronaldo struggles with poor form and a social media storm targets his teammates, raising questions about his future role.
Thousands of undocumented migrants are leaving South Africa amid escalating anti-immigrant protests, highlighting deep tensions over immigration, unemployment, and resource competition in the region.
Teyana Taylor moved audiences to tears at the BET Awards after receiving the Icon of the Year award from Janet Jackson, delivering a powerful tribute to Lauryn Hill that stole the show.
A fragile ceasefire ends a brief but devastating war between the US and Iran, leaving both nations where they started — except for thousands of lives lost and a world forever changed.
A powerful heat dome has pushed record-breaking temperatures across Germany, Poland, and neighboring nations, triggering extreme heat warnings and raising urgent questions about Europe's climate resilience and cross-border emergency preparedness.