https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/costa-rican-police-arrest-4-killing-nicaraguan-opposition-figure-2025-09-12 The article highlights the death of Roberto Samcam, a retired Sadanistria Major, who was killed in his home. Roberto was a large critic of the Nicaraguan government led by Daniel Ortega. Four people connected to the murder were arrested and one of the men was likely the middle man between those who wanted Roberto dead and the murderer. Randall… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/us-defense-secretary-tells-sailors-off-puerto-rico-this-isnt-training-2025-09-09 The article highlights the new conflict the United States is having with Venezuela and the positioning of ships in Puerto Rico. This comes after Donald Trump”s decision to rename the Department of Defence to the Department of War. These escalations have been a part of Trump’s stance against Venezuela’s leader Nicolas Maduro who already has a $50 million bounty… Read more »
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-tries-to-distance-u-s-from-israels-strike-on-qatar-amid-fury-from-arab-leaders American President Donald Trump begins to distance the U.S. from Israel’s strike on Qatar. He is doing this amid fury between Arab leaders. Recently, rulers from Saudi Aruba invited Trump to their land and palace, but now are angry with the U.S after Israel’s recent attack on Qatar. The attack on Hamas has created the worst fears in leaders… Read more »
https://abcnews.go.com/International/poland-drone-attack-putin-testing-europe-trump-analysis/story?id=125428741 This article is about Russian drones entering Polish airspace, and a significant number of Russian drones into Poland is a dramatic and unsettling escalation of the war in Ukraine. Although only some believe that Russia is aiming to create serious waves and damage, it certainly triggered a response from NATO. Russia has made big moves against Ukraine in the… Read more »
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/us/politics/trump-maduro-military-venezuela.html There has been a rapid increase of U.S. military presence in the southern Caribbean Sea to address a deadly strike against a drug vessel that seemed to come from Venezuela. Tensions are rising between Venezuela and the United States as 2 F-16 fighter jets buzzed a Navy guided-missile destroyer to show force. This article mentions that the U.S. is… Read more »
On September 9, 2025, reporting on U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Ecuador highlighted the country’s struggle with rising crime, stagnant economic growth, and persistent emigration. President Daniel Noboa, who began his first full term in May, has promised to restore security and improve economic opportunities. However, fueled by organized crime and drug trade networks, Ecuador’s homicide rate… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/trump-ready-phase-two-russia-sanctions-over-ukraine-conflict-2025-09-07/#:~:text=WASHINGTON%2C%20Sept%207%20(Reuters),U.S.%2Dbound%20exports%20last%20month On September 7, 2025, reporters at the White House asked President Trump whether he was prepared to move into a “second phase” of sanctions against Russia, to which he replied, “Yeah, I am,” without elaborating further. Trump has faced frustration over his inability to halt the ongoing war in Ukraine, after initially predicting he could end it quickly upon… Read more »
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-sends-10-fighter-jets-to-puerto-rico-for-strikes-against-drug-cartels On September 5, 2025, CBS News reported that the United States is sending 10 F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico to bolster operations against Latin American drug cartels. The move comes after a recent U.S. strike destroyed a boat carrying suspected traffickers and narcotics, escalating tensions with Venezuela. Earlier, in late August, the U.S. deployed three Aegis guided-missile destroyers—the… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canada-announces-new-federal-agency-build-affordable-housing-2025-09-14 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that a new federal agency called Build Canada Homes, which is supported by $9.39 billion, would begin work building affordable homes. This came after his campaign promise to focus on the construction of residential homes due to an apparent housing crisis. Carney’s party, the Liberal Party of Canada, has pledged to reduce homelessness,… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canada-announces-new-federal-agency-build-affordable-housing-2025-09-14/ As a response to the housing crisis in Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to establish a new agency called Build Canada Homes. The agency will work with private organizations to build homes with a price targeted toward low income families. The agency will be given C$13 billion ($9.39 billion) to begin constructing these affordable homes…. Read more »
