International Affairs Correspondent
Ramon T. Maris covers Middle East conflicts, diplomacy, security affairs and global geopolitical developments with a focus on conflict analysis.
Two Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon in the first Israeli military deaths since a fragile June truce with Hezbollah began, raising new concerns about renewed border tensions and the future of ceasefire talks.
Tennessee voters are casting ballots under a newly redrawn congressional map that divides Memphis into three districts, reshaping the state’s political landscape and intensifying debate over representation and redistricting.
After a major Democratic primary battle in Michigan highlighted divisions between progressives and moderates, attention is shifting to Wisconsin, where another high-profile race is testing the future direction of the party.
Artificial intelligence development is expanding beyond Silicon Valley as companies, governments and industries compete for control of the technology. The shift is raising new questions about regulation, innovation and whether lawmakers like Ted Cruz will shape the future of AI policy.
A faith-based opinion piece examines the responsibility of church leaders to stand with Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, emphasizing compassion, community support and the role of faith communities in times of personal and social challenges.
An Associated Press investigation reveals accounts from former child soldiers describing violence, forced recruitment and battlefield experiences during Sudan’s war, while also examining reports of Colombian mercenaries operating in the conflict.