Hospital Strikes in Sudan’s Darfur Region Kill at least 70 as Health Crisis Worsens
Elenathan Kassa Staff Writer The World Health Organization said that a hospital strike in Sudan’s Darfur region has killed at
Read More
International News
Hungary Accused of Leaking EU Discussions to Russia
Hasini Muddapu Staff Writer Earlier this week, the European Union was shaken by one of its own members, Hungary,
Read More
China’s Economic Slowdown
Nihma Abdallah Staff Writer Is the world’s second-largest economy stumbling? According to The Guardian, China has just set its lowest
Read MoreDonald 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.
Read MoreEcuador 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.
Read MoreTalks 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.”
Read MoreUN Faces Imminent Financial Collapse Amid Record Unpaid Dues
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a warning that the organization faces imminent financial collapse unless member states pay their outstanding dues or reform its outdated financial mechanisms.
Read MoreTrump 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.
Read MoreAFCON 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.
Read MoreFrom 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.
Read More