Olivia Santos, Foreign Affairs Correspondent

Olivia Santos covers international diplomacy, foreign policy, and global security issues. With a PhD in International Security from King's College London and fluency in Portuguese and Spanish, she brings academic rigor to her analysis of geopolitical developments. She previously worked at the International Crisis Group before transitioning to journalism.
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Pope Leo XIV Calls Out Global Tyranny Amid Tensions with Trump During African Tour

** Pope Leo XIV has made a poignant critique of global leadership…

Pope Calls Out ‘Tyrants’ for War Spending Amid Ongoing Tensions with Trump

In a powerful address during his visit to Cameroon, Pope Leo XIV…

Pope Francis Criticises Global Tyrants Amidst Escalating Tensions with Donald Trump

In a powerful address that echoes global unrest, Pope Francis has denounced…

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** A significant fire has erupted at one of the two operational…

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Recent satellite analysis has unveiled the extensive devastation in southern Lebanese towns…

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A significant fire has erupted at one of Australia’s two operational oil…

Over £1 Billion Committed to Address Sudan’s Humanitarian Catastrophe at Berlin Conference

A recent conference in Berlin has seen international donors pledge over £1…

Uncertain Futures: Iranians Weigh Prospects for Peace Amid Ceasefire Tensions

** As the fragile ceasefire holds in northwestern Iran, citizens find themselves…

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