Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/world/europe/trump-eu-allies.html The New York Times article “Indifference or Hostility? Trump’s View of European Allies Raises Alarm” discusses the growing concerns among European leaders regarding the former now current President Donald Trump’s attitude towards traditional U.S. allies in Europe. The article highlights how Trump’s seemingly indifferent or even hostile towards NATO and European nations has led to increased anxiety about… Read more »
Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/us/politics/trump-migrants-guantanamo-bay.html The New York Times article “Trump Administration Moves More Migrants to Guantánamo Bay” discusses the controversial decision by the Trump administration to transfer a significant number of Migrants to the Guantánamo Bay detention facility. This move is part of a broader strategy to manage the increasing number of migrants attempting to enter the United States. The article highlights… Read more »
Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/us/politics/trump-russia-putin.html The New York Times article “Trump’s pivot towards Putin’s Russia upends generations of the US policy” explores how President Donald Trump’s approach to Russia marked a significant departure from traditional U.S. foreign policy. Historically, U.S. policy towards Russia was characterized by caution and a firm stance against Russian aggression. However, Trump’s tenure saw a shift towards a more… Read more »
The 7th largest oil producers on the globe joins OPEC, but under differing circumstances than other OPEC members. Brazil will be limited to just discussing industry related issues, yet are not a part of decision making. Brazil is home to the Amazon rainforest, which President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (in his third term of presidency) has been adamant to… Read more »
President Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico, is heated of the recent change of name of the Gulf of Mexico in Google Maps. Google maps changed the name appearing on the popular mobile map app following a declaration from President Donald Trump, renaming the body of water the ‘Gulf of America’. In the United States, the body of water appears as… Read more »
Just month out from the inauguration of President Trump, turmoil is already presented. Tariffs imposed on historically economic allies, Canada and Mexico, now get the brunt of an economy without United States support. However, with 25% tariffs imposed on Canada, Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister of Canada) and Danielle Smith (Premier of Alberta) have no fear, and accept the challenge, interpreting… Read more »
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/19/americas/colombia-80-killed-peace-talks-fail-intl-latam/index.html In Bogota, Columbia, a humanitarian crisis arises. After the government failed peace talks with the National Liberation Army, more than 80 people were killed. The violence has forced many to flee, with the help of the Columbian army. The armed group responsible for the attacks has not yet been identified, we know at least 3 people involved in the… Read more »
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/30/americas/migrant-workers-canada-abuse-amnesty-intl-latam/index.html Migrant workers in Canada have been working under the country’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program since the 1970’s, after the country wanted to have a program for immigrants to have a job and pay their citizenship. Its stated that the workers have been exposed to “shocking abuse and discrimination” in the program, in a report by Amnesty International. Amnesty International… Read more »
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-tariffs-presidency-news-02-03-25#cm6pq13sv000n3b6mc0ajy302 President Donald Trump’s recent executive order to pause the imposition of a 25% tariff on Mexican goods until March 4, 2025, marks a significant moment in U.S.-Mexico relations. This decision comes as a response to Mexico’s ongoing efforts to address key issues such as illegal migration and drug trafficking at the U.S.-Mexico border. The pause is intended to allow… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/14/haiti-displacement-surpasses-one-million-people-un Gang violence severely broke out over a year ago in Haiti, and since then over one million people have been displaced from their homes, over half of that being children. Due to the gang violence and lack of a stable government, services like healthcare have fallen and there are food shortages. Many people have been taken in by friends,… Read more »
