So consider Donald Trump’s tweet this morning as Canada officially uninvited back onto his “board of peace.” He launched this board with the goal of creatively addressing today’s complex global conflicts. The ruling has opened themselves to blistering condemnation from all sides of the political spectrum. This backlash is exacerbated by Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric towards NATO troops, questioning their mission and negating contributions. His comments provoked a firestorm of condemnation from British MPs and veterans. They drove home the enormous human cost of this meddling – $1.6 trillion dollars and counting, 457 British deaths.
In a bizarre statement that sent shockwaves through the political establishment, Trump asserted that NATO forces avoided fighting on Afghani frontline at all costs. Military veterans from both parties joined with elected leaders at all levels to vehemently oppose this claim. Their visceral responses made it clear just how emotional this topic was. Critics have seized on Trump’s long record of ducking military service during the Vietnam War. They know that here lies the most blatant example of hypocrisy in his campaign rhetoric.
In St. Paul, Minnesota, a different story played out. Nekima Levy Armstrong, alongside two others, was arrested during a demonstration that interrupted church-going traffic on Sunday. Their goal was mostly to protest against family separation policies and raise awareness about the treatment of families who were forcibly separated at the US border. Armstrong’s arrest gained additional scrutiny after an altered image of her circulated online, showing her with darker skin, which raised concerns about digital manipulation and its implications.
As tensions around immigration continue, the case of Liam Ramos, a five-year-old boy taken by ICE agents in Minneapolis, has garnered significant media attention. That morning, Ramos and his father were transferred to a detention center in Texas. This led to widespread community outrage and divided a fundraising campaign that has raised more than $110,000 for their family so far.
Ramos’ death is not just an unfortunate flashpoint. It exemplifies an emerging trend of violence against water protectors. According to recent data from the Pacific Institute, there were 419 incidents of water-related violence recorded in 2024, up from 235 in 2022. Experts claim that this dangerous rise has been underreported and misinterpreted by lawmakers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has emphasized the necessity for all parties involved in the ongoing conflict with Russia to be prepared for compromise. “Without this dialogue, problems will never be solved,” said Zelenskyy. This announcement arrives right before the planned set of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi.
“Everybody has to be ready, not only Ukraine.” – Volodymyr Zelenskyy
This is truly a historic moment with the conversations ahead. For the first time since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine and Russia, as well as the US will be directly involved. Zelenskyy indicated that these talks would span two days, underscoring the importance of diplomatic efforts in resolving the ongoing crisis.
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