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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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2026February 2026International 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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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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January 20262026International 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 20262026International News
Envoy Staff Writer

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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2025International News
Matthew Gerken

Tensions Grow Between the U.S. and Venezuela After Third Drug Boat is Attacked

On Friday, September 19, the United States military destroyed an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea that reportedly departed from Venezuela. President Trump claimed in a social media post that the boat was “affiliated with a Designated Terrorist Organization conducting narcotrafficking in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility”, as reported by PBS News. This is the second strike in September, with an earlier attack occurring on September 2, and is the third strike overall. These operations show a recent trend of increasing tensions between Venezuela and the U.S.

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2025International News
Avery Kachmarsky

North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un Shows Interest in U.S. Talks

After years of paused talks, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has signaled his willingness to resume diplomatic communication with the United States. This shift in language and political stance comes as the world observes the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons on September 26, which calls for the complete nuclear disarmament of all nations. However, this willingness will only last and come to fruition if the United States accepts North Korea’s demand of keeping its nuclear arsenal, as supported by Kim Jong-un, according to The Associated Press.

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