Trump, Venezuela and the new cold war with China

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, has been identified as the suspect in a shooting incident that critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House in Washington, D.C. The CIA has confirmed that Lakanwal worked with agency-backed military units during the U.S. war in Afghanistan and entered the U.S. under the Operation Allies Welcome program in September 2021.

The United States has announced it will not invite South Africa to the G20 summit next year, following former President Donald Trump's claims of human rights abuses against the Afrikaner community and allegations of a supposed genocide. This decision comes after the U.S. boycotted the recent G20 summit held in Johannesburg, which was marked by significant diplomatic tensions.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has faced backlash after suggesting military intervention if Taiwan is attacked, prompting a denial from former President Trump regarding advice to temper her comments to avoid provoking China.

Two members of the National Guard were critically injured in a targeted shooting incident near the White House in Washington, D.C., by a suspect identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in September 2021. The attack has raised significant concerns regarding the safety of Afghan immigrants in the U.S. and has led to immediate repercussions for the Afghan community.

President Trump announced that U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will return to Moscow to engage in new peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This development comes amid leaked transcripts that raise questions about Witkoff's impartiality as a mediator, as he reportedly coached a Russian aide on how to present a peace plan to Trump.

Finland's Foreign Minister discussed the potential for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting the influence of former U.S. President Donald Trump in these negotiations. The conversation comes amid ongoing tensions and the need for a resolution to the conflict that has persisted since 2014.

The Republican Party is experiencing internal conflict as former President Donald Trump distances himself from Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, highlighting a deeper ideological struggle over the meaning of 'America First' in relation to Israel. This rift underscores differing views within the party regarding support for Israel and its implications for American foreign policy.