According to eight sources, and a Ukrainian document, the Trump administration's freezing of foreign funding is affecting an international effort that aims to hold Russia accountable for alleged crimes committed in Ukraine. This has halted dozens of jobs, and tens of millions of dollars of aid. Since the February 2022 Russian invasion, Ukraine has opened over 140,000 cases … [Read more...] about Russian War Crime Probe in Jeopardy as Funding Dries Up
International Relations
Panama Concedes to U.S. on Canal Fees Amidst Tensions
The State Department announced on Wednesday night that the U.S. won a significant concession for the Panama Canal. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has successfully negotiated with Panama a new agreement that will grant the U.S. a right to use the Panamanian waterway free of charge. The state claimed that the move would save millions of dollars for the U.S. government every … [Read more...] about Panama Concedes to U.S. on Canal Fees Amidst Tensions
Colombia’s President Urges Migrants to Return Home, Leave U.S. Jobs
The president of Colombia has called on Colombians who are working in the United States without legal status to return home as quickly as possible. Gustavo Petro stated in a morning post on the X platform that "wealth can only be produced by workers." "Let's create social wealth in Colombia." The leftist President said that his government would provide loans to anyone who … [Read more...] about Colombia’s President Urges Migrants to Return Home, Leave U.S. Jobs
Kim Jong-un Inspects Nuclear Facility, Urges Strengthening of Arsenal
State media reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected an installation producing nuclear material, and called for strengthening the country's capability in nuclear weapons. This comes as the North Korean government increases pressure on the U.S. after the inauguration of Donald Trump. Kim's actions suggest that he is still focused on expanding North Korea's … [Read more...] about Kim Jong-un Inspects Nuclear Facility, Urges Strengthening of Arsenal
Colombia Rejects US Repatriation Flights for Illegal Immigrants, Trump Threatens Retaliation
Even now, President Trump's policies on immigration are being implemented. Tom "The Hammer", the new border czar is sending Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to work with local law enforcement to round up criminal illegal aliens, get them on flights, and send them back home. Not all countries are docile in their acceptance of the return of their citizens. Venezuela … [Read more...] about Colombia Rejects US Repatriation Flights for Illegal Immigrants, Trump Threatens Retaliation
