Key events of the Russia-Ukraine war: Day 1,077

Fighting In the Kharkiv region of Ukraine, five people, including a teenager, were killed, and at least 55 others injured in a Russian strike in the city of Izyum. Additionally, two fatalities occurred in southern Ukraine due to Russian shelling, with one person killed in Dnipro and another in Kherson. A......

Palestinian leadership rejects U.S. plan for Gaza control

The Palestinian leadership, under President Mahmoud Abbas, has firmly rejected the U.S. proposal to control the Gaza Strip, as announced by former President Donald Trump. The proposal, which calls for the forcible relocation of Palestinians living in Gaza, has sparked strong opposition from Palestinian......

Human rights advocates condemn Trump’s proposal for Gaza ownership

Donald Trump's recent statement calling for the United States to "take over" Gaza, following the displacement of its Palestinian population, has sparked widespread condemnation from human rights advocates and politicians alike. During a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin......

U.S. proposal for control of Gaza: A controversial approach to regional stability

In a bold statement on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a proposal to place the Gaza Strip under American control. He described this move as a long-term initiative aimed at revitalizing the war-torn area into a prosperous region. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,......

Trump delays tariffs on Canada and Mexico, but not on China

President Donald Trump has decided to delay the imposition of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for 30 days, averting a potential trade conflict between the North American neighbors. After urgent discussions, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to bolster border security with the U.S. to curb......

Canada’s growing sense of betrayal amid U.S. trade tensions

In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war declarations and threats to annex Canada as the 51st state, Canadians are grappling with a profound sense of betrayal. Long known for their enduring and friendly alliance, shaped by shared geography, history, and interests, relations between......

A Diplomatic Standoff: Petro's Confrontation with Trump and Its Impact on Colombia

On January 26, 2025, a late-night social media post by Colombian President Gustavo Petro triggered a diplomatic dispute with the United States, exacerbating tensions over the treatment of Colombian migrants being deported. Petro criticized the U.S. for its handling of deportations, particularly after......

El Salvador’s unconventional prison proposal: A step toward outsourcing US prison systems

El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has made a remarkable offer to the United States, suggesting that his country could take in American prisoners, a move that has sparked both admiration and concern. According to US Senator Marco Rubio, Bukele's proposal is a response to the US prison system’s......

Trump's move to reshape USAID faces backlash

The Trump administration recently took a dramatic step towards overhauling the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), locking workers out of their headquarters in Washington, D.C., as part of a larger effort to restructure the agency. This move comes after Trump initiated a freeze on most......

Trump Plans U.S. Withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council and Extends UNRWA Funding Ban

U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to withdraw the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council and extend the suspension of funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), according to a White House official. Reports indicate that Trump is......

South Africa dismisses claims of unfair land seizures

South Africa has firmly rejected accusations made by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed the country is unjustly “confiscating” land and mistreating certain groups. Trump announced plans to halt all future funding to South Africa until an investigation is conducted, though he......

Canada Challenges U.S. Tariffs through WTO and Free Trade Agreements

Canada is set to file a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the tariffs recently imposed by the United States, while also seeking remedies under a regional free trade agreement, according to a Canadian government official. The official, speaking anonymously, stated that......

Netanyahu halts Hamas talks ahead of Trump meeting, delaying Gaza peace prospects

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed the second round of Hamas-Israel hostage release negotiations, originally scheduled for Monday in Qatar, to first consult with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday. The delay comes after Netanyahu unexpectedly canceled a Saturday......

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