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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Iran’s Actions Labeled a ‘Dangerous Miscalculation’ by Qatar’s Prime Minister

In a stark warning regarding escalating tensions in the Gulf region, Sheikh…

Calls for Repatriation: Descendants of Zimbabwe’s Freedom Fighters Seek Ancestors’ Remains from UK Institutions

The descendants of Zimbabwe’s historic resistance fighters are urging leading British institutions,…

Zimbabwean Descendants Demand Return of Ancestors’ Remains from UK Institutions

The descendants of courageous Zimbabwean resistance fighters, known as the first chimurenga…

Zimbabwean Descendants Urge UK Institutions to Locate Looted Ancestors’ Remains

** In a poignant appeal, descendants of Zimbabwean heroes who resisted British…

Escalating Conflict: Israeli Forces Target Lebanese Village in Search of Missing Airman

** In a stark escalation of hostilities, Israeli military operations in Lebanon…

Affordable Semaglutide Could Transform Diabetes and Obesity Treatment in Low-Income Nations

Recent research indicates that semaglutide, an effective drug for managing obesity and…

Affordable Semaglutide: A Potential Game-Changer for Global Health

New research indicates that semaglutide, an injectable medication currently marketed as Ozempic…

Unfolding Crisis in Iran: Leadership Vacuum Following Supreme Leader’s Assassination

Iran finds itself at a critical juncture following a week of unprecedented…

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