Geopolitical and Conflict News

Ongoing Conflicts: The Gaza war and the Russia-Ukraine war continue to be major international issues, with ongoing negotiations, military movements, and high humanitarian concerns.

African Conflicts: There are reports of intensified fighting in places like Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Notably, a peace deal between the DRC and Rwanda, brokered by the US, was recently signed.

US Military Strikes: The US military conducted another strike on a suspected drug boat in the Pacific Ocean, which has led to casualties and a formal complaint from a family of a Colombian man killed in an earlier strike.

Trade and International Relations:

Russia-India Ties: Russian President Vladimir Putin visited New Delhi to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on expanding trade ties.

US-Canada-Mexico Trade: US, Canadian, and Mexican leaders held discussions on the future of the CUSMA trade agreement, with US President Trump signalling he is open to letting it expire.