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February 20262026International News
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Donald Trump Proposes ‘Board of Peace’ as Alternative to UN at Davos

Among a series of wide-ranging and often erratic announcements, Trump revealed one of his most ambitious foreign policy proposals yet, a new international body deemed the “Board of Peace.” This board, according to the White House, is intended to bring security, prosperity, and peace to Gaza. Many invited nations, including but not limited to steadfast allies of the U.S. such as Canada and Italy, actually rejected membership due to concerns over the proposal. 

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February 20262026International NewsAmericas
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Ecuador Lodges Diplomatic Complaint after ICE Confrontation

An unexpected confrontation at the Ecuadorian consulate in Minneapolis ignited diplomatic frustration and raised questions about the Trump Administration’s compliance to international law. On January 27, 2026, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent attempted to enter Ecuador’s consulate, an act that the Ecuadorian government views as a violation of international law. Reuters states that this incident occurred during a mass deportation ordered by President Trump involving approximately 3,000 agents from the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol and ICE. This occurrence symbolizes the friction between changing domestic policy and international rules. 

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February 20262026International News
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Talks Between Iran and U.S. Ongoing After Rising Tensions & Navy Deployment

Much was on the table during the long-anticipated talks between American delegates and Omani intermediaries on Friday, March 6, as the United States Navy deployment near Iran’s waters resulted in a drone being intercepted mere days before discussions began. According to Reuters, on Tuesday, February 3, “The U.S. military on Tuesday shot down an Iranian drone that ‘aggressively’ approached the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, the U.S. military said.” 

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February 20262026SportsCultureSports Business and Culture
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LGBTQ Television Show Skates Past the Kremlin

This winter season, a steamy new romance has surprisingly managed to draw praise in a part of the world where certain laws clash with the show’s main theme. Heated Rivalry, a 2025 LGBTQ+ hockey series from Canadian streaming company Crave, has become a phenomenon across Canada, the United States, and various parts of Europe, scoring 9 million views an episode on HBO Max per The Hollywood Reporter. 

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2026January 2026SportsSports Business and CultureInternational NewsAfrica
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AFCON and the Game of Sport Power

Since its anti-colonial beginnings in 1957, AFCON has always been more than a game. As reported by The Elephant, the event began as a political, anti-colonial project from its founding in Khartoum, Sudan. This year’s iteration demonstrated the tournament’s evolution into a “total strategic fact,” which is an arena where infrastructure, diplomacy, and national narratives meet as reported by IRIS.

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January 20262026International News
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From Marches to Shutdowns: How Opposition to ICE Is Reshaping Minnesota

‘No work, no school, no shopping’ is the new slogan of Minnesotan protesters, who are getting ready for a second wave of massive protests in the Twin Cities. These protests are expected to take place from January 30 to January 31 and are following the initial wave of marches, which were thought to be the greatest appearance of opposition to the current Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) surge within the state of Minnesota.

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2026January 2026CultureSports Business and CultureInternational News
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Oscar Nominated Films Tell International Stories

In a world abounded with injustice and conflict, storytellers continue to write narratives that transcend borders and confront us with truth, turmoil, and humanity. Three real and distinct films remind us that behind every headline, there are people with ambitions and souls: Armed Only with a Camera, The Voice of Hind Rajab, and Homebound.

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2025School of Diplomacy News
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The Importance of Youth Voices during the United Nations General Assembly

This past week, the United Nations hosted its 80th General Assembly with the theme “Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development, and Human Rights.” Students attended several high level meetings on behalf of their student organizations, such as the United Nations Association and John Quincy Adams Society. All the students felt that participating in the events reinforced the belief that youth voices and collaboration are essential for making progress during this critical time in international relations. 

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