https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/9/bolivia-joins-south-africas-icj-genocide-case-against The death toll of Israel’s attacks on Gaza has reached 42 thousand people, mainly citizens. To put it in perspective, that is 1 in 55 people living in Palestine. Many more families have been displaced and left with no home, no food, and no place to go. The ICJ has already ordered Israel to allow an investigation in Gaza… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/canadian-pm-urges-citizens-leave-lebanon-evacuations-top-1000-2024-10-05 Israel’s war against Gaza has started to spread across a wider area of the middle east, bringing in states such as Iran and Lebanon. Israel began missile strikes in Lebanon on September 23rd, claiming the targets were Hezbollah infrastructure and meeting points, however, civilians were given minimal warning to evacuate. Many civilians have been caught in the crossfire, and… Read more »
Link to Article: https://latinamericanpost.com/americas/politics/argentina-and-el-salvador-unite-in-historic-anti-crime-pact/ Argentina and El Salvador signed an anti-crime pact, the “New Doctrine Against Organized Crime,” that outlines a shared commitment to combating crime and maintaining state sovereignty. In the agreement, Argentina and El Salvador pledged to share intelligence in order to effectively combat larger criminal organizations and trafficking. The pact emphasizes a clear, no tolerance approach to… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/12/nicaragua-breaks-diplomatic-ties-with-israel-amid-ongoing-gaza-war As Israel’s genocide in Gaza continues, Nicaragua’s president Daniel Ortega has made a statement declaring that Nicaragua will be cutting all diplomatic ties with Israel. This action was largely symbolic considering that Nicaragua had no official Israeli ambassador and little to no relationship with Israel prior to this decision. The intended effect of this action was to send a… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/el-salvador-us-peace-corps-return-violence-crackdown-19da0bd2033789da73cbd9172901b181 U.S. Peace Corps volunteers are back in El Salvador for the first time in 8 years. Previously, El Salvador had a dangerously high homicide rate that caused the Peace Corps to pull out of the country. Now, because of El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, and his no tolerance approach to crime, El Salvador is becoming one… Read more »
Link To Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62gppprr6wo This article discusses the anxiety felt by Canadians and Mexicans regarding the current US election and the impact it may have on trade relations. As the election approaches, Canada and Mexico are both concerned about how the result may affect their economies and even their daily lives. Donald Trump’s policies may have significant tariffs that could… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89lne2k87vo This article discusses the rising tensions between India and Canada following the recent assassination of Sikh Separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Canada has made major accusations towards India and their involvement in this murder and other violent acts towards the pro-Khalistan movement and its supporters. India has of course denied this claim saying it’s absurd. Both… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/un-haiti-gangs-kenya-multinational-force-peacekeeping-bab6d3c545c6f2558fd5c45d00b07f55 In a unanimous vote, the U.N. has extended the mandate of the Kenya-led mission to send military personnel and police officers to Haiti to combat the prevalent gang violence in the area. Although Haiti has requested a peacekeeping mission, the U.N. has decided not to send any peacekeepers at this time. Instead, they have elected to… Read more »
Link to Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/italian-mafia-fugitive-arrested-colombia-drug-trafficking-2024-10-25/ This morning news broke of an Italian-national and fugitive has been arrested in Colombia for drug trafficking crimes, a known fugitive for his connection to the Camorra Mafia, he is now set to serve just under ~20 years in prison for his crimes and affiliations. Named Luigi Belvedere, the Italian police has stated that he has… Read more »
Link to article : https://www.cbsnews.com/news/canada-india-diplomatic-row-sikh-activist-nijjar-assassination-diplomats-expelled/ On Monday, October 14, Canada and India expelled each other’s senior diplomats. This has arisen amongst growing tensions over the murder of a Canadian activist outside of a Sikh temple last June. The Canadian government has accused the Indian government of involvement in the “murder and extortion” of Canadian citizens. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claims… Read more »