Trump signs order authorising military action against cartels: Reports Mexican politicians warn that US action against criminal groups on their soil would be a violation of sovereignty. Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2025
Sheinbaum rejects US ‘invasion’ after Trump orders military to target Mexico cartels Mexico’s president says ‘there will be no invasion … it’s absolutely off the table’ after news reports of order The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2025
Trump admin reverses course and grants some visas to Venezuelan teams to compete in Little League World Series Senator from Pennsylvania and Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly had to intervene to get teams an exception to Trump’s June travel ban The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
Trump has finally realised he needs economic and military muscle to force Putin to agree a peace deal With only two days to go before the expiry of his latest ultimatum to end the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the US president, Donald Trump, dispatched his envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow for the fifth time on August 6. After three hours of talks in the Kremlin between Witkoff and… The Conversation · Aug 7, 2025
Trump Administration Orders US Diplomats To Oppose EU's Digital Services Act: Report The Trump administration has reportedly directed U.S. diplomats in Europe to launch a lobbying effort opposing the European Union’s (EU) Digital Services Act (DSA), citing concerns about free speech and potential financial harm to American tech firms. Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025
White House says Trump is ‘open’ to talks with Putin and Zelenskyy Administration says Russia expressed ‘desire to meet with President Trump’ and that the US wants war in Ukraine to end. Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2025
A First Amendment Lawsuit Highlights the Chilling Impact of Speech-Based Deportation on Student Journalists The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression is seeking an injunction that would protect noncitizens at The Stanford Daily from arrest and removal because of their published work. Reason · Aug 6, 2025
Swiss President Hopes Washington Talks Avert Surprise Tariff Switzerland's president held last-gasp talks with the US secretary of state on Wednesday after she rushed to Washington to avert a surprise steep hike in tariffs -- but her chances of meeting Donald Trump were unclear. International Business Times · Aug 6, 2025
What is Trump’s $15,000 visa bonds programme – and who does it affect? Visitors from countries with high visa overstays will be targeted. Some 40 percent of undocumented migrants overstay. Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2025
Trump Positions JD Vance As 'Most Likely' MAGA Successor, Teases Marco Rubio Partnership: 'In All Fairness' President Donald Trump has suggested that Vice President JD Vance might be the next in line to carry forward the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. Benzinga · Aug 6, 2025
Cuban Donor Behind Pro-immigrant Billboards in Miami Steps Into the Spotlight After Getting Threats: 'I Will Not Be Intimidated' Michael B. Fernández, a Cuban-American billionaire and philanthropist, has revealed himself as the anonymous donor behind a series of billboard campaigns in Miami criticizing Republican lawmakers over their stance on immigration Latin Times · Aug 5, 2025
Colombia Fears U.S. Sanctions As Top Republicans Rally Around Convicted Ex President Criticism of the conviction of former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has sparked fears in the country that the U.S. will impose punitive measures on current officials Latin Times · Aug 4, 2025
2028 Presidential Election Candidates: Possible Democrat, Republican Contenders And Why Are We Hearing This Now Possible 2028 Democratic contenders like Newsom, AOC, and GOP's Vance lead early moves. International Business Times UK · Aug 4, 2025
‘The world is on edge’: five tumultuous weeks with David Lammy, foreign secretary at a time of crisis His first 12 months at the Foreign Office have been hit by a string of high-stakes international flashpoints, from the unfolding horror in Gaza to regime change in Syria and Trump’s humiliation of Zelenskyy – but he’s not panicking The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2025
Euronews · Aug 1, 2025 Trump administration says it hasn't decided on fate of contraceptives facing destruction in Belgium Global health groups and European lawmakers have called for the contraceptives to be spared.
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025 Trump administration weighs fate of $9M stockpile of contraceptives feared earmarked for destruction The Trump administration says it is weighing what to do with family planning supplies stored in Europe
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025 Top Trump ally hits out at Starmer’s ‘clumsy’ pledge to recognise Palestinian statehood Donald Trump has said Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to recognise Palestine is rewarding Hamas
Roll Call · Jul 31, 2025 She saw the power of foreign aid. Now Young Kim is making her case - Roll Call GOP Rep. Young Kim has championed the importance of U.S. influence abroad, a position many in her party seem to be moving away from.
International Business Times · Jul 30, 2025 Trump Punishes Brazil With Tariffs, Sanctions Over Trial Of Ally Bolsonaro President Donald Trump ordered massive tariffs on Brazil Wednesday and sanctions against the judge overseeing a trial of his far-right ally Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of attempting a coup in Latin America's biggest economy.
The Guardian - US · Jul 30, 2025 Trump accused of ‘attack on Brazilian democracy’ after sanctioning Bolsonaro trial judge US treasury imposes sanctions on Alexandre de Moraes, presiding over Bolsonaro alleged coup plot trial
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025 Eric Trump gives three-word response to question about whether he will run in 2028 President’s second-oldest son says more pertinent question about possible Trump political dynasty is whether any family member would want to take on a political career
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025 Thailand and Cambodia reaffirm ceasefire after China-brokered meeting in Shanghai Thailand and Cambodia have reaffirmed a fragile ceasefire after days of fighting along the shared border
Latin Times · Jul 29, 2025 Marco Rubio Slams Colombia's Judiciary After Former President Uribe Is Convicted of Bribery, Tampering Alvaro Uribe became Colombia's first former president to be convicted in a criminal trial
Euronews · Jul 29, 2025 Thailand accuses Cambodia of 'deliberately' violating ceasefire hours after it came into force The truce, which was signed in Malaysia, was supposed to come into force at midnight, bringing an end to cross-border clashes that have killed at least 41 people and displaced thousands.
Euronews · Jul 29, 2025 Ex-Colombian president Uribe convicted of witness tampering and bribery Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe was found guilty of bribery and witness tampering in an unprecedented trial that has shaken the country.