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February 20262026International News
Envoy Staff Writer

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
Envoy Staff Writer

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
Envoy Staff Writer

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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2026February 2026SportsCultureSports 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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February 20262026OpinionAsia
Neve Walker

Burning Bridges While Beijing Builds Them: America’s Waning Diplomatic Capital

For decades since the fall of the Soviet Union, the U.S. has championed itself as the architect of the liberal international order, a system rooted in alliances, adherence to international law, and democratization. Yet today, that hegemonic power we once saw has been waning. China’s Belt and Road Initiatives work to expand its influence abroad, while the U.S. has alienated its allies through short-sighted foreign policy measures.

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January 20262026SportsSports Business and Culture
Allison Bennett

The NHL Returns to the Winter Olympics

The 2014 Sochi Olympics, a personal project of Russian President Vladimir Putin, are known for being the most expensive Olympic Games, as well as the most controversial. Teams Canada, USA, and above all, Russia, had their heart set on winning men’s ice hockey gold. Since the Cold War ended, ice hockey has remained one of the greatest fundamental tests of strength between the nations, reports BBC. Twelve international teams participated with players from the National Hockey League (NHL), and after 12 days of intense ice hockey, Team Canada, led by captain Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL, took home gold.

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2026January 2026International NewsEurope
Matthew Gerken

Trump Claims Victory Over Greenland Crisis

President Donald Trump recently claimed “victory” over the dispute between Denmark and the U.S. over possession of Greenland. Following his return from Davos, Switzerland, where he was attending an international conference, President Trump stated, “We’re getting everything we wanted-total security, total access to everything,” according to NBC News. President Trump boasted that he was able to get all points he requested except for direct possession of Greenland.

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January 20262026SportsSports Business and CultureInternational NewsAfrica
Envoy Staff Writer

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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