Carney to meet with Trump, Sheinbaum in D.C. as CUSMA future in question

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda for the signing of a peace deal aimed at fostering stability in the resource-rich region. This agreement is seen as a significant diplomatic effort to reduce tensions and promote cooperation between the two nations.

The Trump administration has reduced the validity of work permits for refugees, asylum seekers, and other migrants to just 18 months, intensifying its immigration enforcement measures. This decision follows a recent freeze on immigration applications from 19 countries classified as 'high-risk.'

US senators have introduced a bill aimed at preventing former President Trump from approving the sale of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, amid ongoing concerns about national security and technological dominance.

Leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), Paul Kagame and Felix Tshisekedi, respectively, signed a peace deal aimed at resolving the ongoing M23 conflict, amidst recent violence in the region. The signing was hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, marking a significant diplomatic effort to foster stability in this resource-rich area.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw is set to take place in Washington, D.C., coinciding with the arrival of the prestigious trophy, which has been on display in the city. This event marks a significant milestone as teams prepare for the upcoming tournament.

Copa, Wingo, Satena, and Boliviana have ceased flights to Venezuela, citing navigation signal issues and safety concerns following President Trump's declaration that the airspace above Venezuela is closed entirely. This decision marks the end of operations by the last foreign carriers servicing the country.

President Trump hosted the signing of a peace deal between the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Rwanda, aiming to foster stability in the resource-rich region. This agreement is seen as a significant diplomatic effort to reduce tensions and violence that have plagued the area for years.

President Donald Trump has faced backlash for his derogatory remarks about the Somali community, suggesting that Somali immigrants have negatively impacted the United States. This rhetoric has intensified fears among Somali communities in the U.S. and abroad, particularly in Minneapolis, where activists are rallying in support of their community.