Amid Trump threats, what has the US’s ‘war on drugs’ achieved in 50 years?

Severe flooding in Sri Lanka, exacerbated by Cyclone Ditwah, has left many children without homes, with reports indicating they have nowhere to return to after the disaster. The floods have resulted in significant loss of life, with the death toll reaching at least 153 and many more missing, prompting widespread evacuations and humanitarian efforts.

Tunisian authorities have arrested prominent opposition leader Ahmed Nejib Chebbi amid a broader crackdown on dissent, which has seen numerous government critics facing lengthy prison sentences following what many describe as sham trials. This arrest is part of a series of actions against opposition figures, including recent sentences handed down to various political and media personalities.

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming that new restrictions imposed by the Trump administration on press access and reporting violate press freedoms and chill independent journalism. The lawsuit highlights concerns over limited access to vital national security information for journalists covering the military.

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis, with most fertile land under Israeli control, leaving Palestinians with limited arable land after the ceasefire. Reports indicate that the death toll in Gaza has risen significantly, with over 70,000 fatalities attributed to Israeli military operations over the past two years.

Yasser Abu Shabab, a militia leader in Gaza, has been reported killed amid accusations of collaborating with Israel, a claim that has drawn significant attention during the ongoing conflict. His group was previously criticized for allegedly stealing humanitarian aid during Israel's military operations in Gaza.

Eurovision organizers are currently debating whether to bar Israel from participating in the upcoming contest, following allegations that Israel influenced public voting in the previous year. This discussion comes amid ongoing tensions related to the Gaza conflict, which has prompted several countries to threaten withdrawal from the competition if Israel remains involved.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that President Trump will engage in efforts to resolve the ongoing civil war in Sudan, asserting that Trump is uniquely positioned to address the crisis. This involvement comes as violence continues to escalate in the region, prompting international concern and calls for intervention.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to pardon Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras, who was serving a 45-year prison sentence for drug trafficking in the United States. This decision comes amid Trump's claims of intensifying efforts to combat drug trafficking from Venezuela, raising questions about his commitment to a drug war narrative while pardoning a convicted trafficker.