Rwanda-DRC agreement under Trump’s shadow: is real change on the horizon?

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.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting India to enhance economic relations and address declining imports of Russian oil and arms. This visit comes in the wake of U.S. tariffs on Indian goods related to its purchases of Russian oil, which have negatively impacted Indian exporters.

US President Donald Trump is set to sign a peace accord between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the Donald J. Trump US Institute of Peace, despite ongoing violence in eastern DRC. The agreement aims to address the M23 conflict and is seen as a significant diplomatic effort amidst a backdrop of instability in the region.

Thousands of Mexicans, known as 'retornados', are facing significant challenges as they return to Mexico after being deported from the United States, a process that has intensified under the Trump administration's immigration policies. Since January, over 100,000 Mexicans have been expelled, many of whom struggle to adapt to a country they barely recognize or have never known.

President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Somali-Americans, claiming that Somali immigrants have 'destroyed our country' during a recent cabinet meeting. This statement follows a series of derogatory remarks he has made about the Somali community, including calling them 'garbage' and suggesting they should return to their homeland.

Two fossil-fuel billionaires, Robert Pender and Michael Sabel, purchased millions of shares in Venture Global shortly after meeting with senior Trump administration officials, who subsequently issued a crucial regulatory permit that benefited the company’s expansion in Europe. The timing of these transactions has raised ethical concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest.

President Donald Trump's name has been added to the sign outside the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., coinciding with his hosting of the presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo for the signing of a US-brokered peace deal. This event marks a significant diplomatic effort aimed at fostering stability in a region historically affected by conflict.

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India to secure energy and defense deals, particularly focusing on discounted oil and military systems, while allowing India to maintain its strategic autonomy amid U.S. pressures. This visit marks a significant diplomatic effort for Moscow to break its isolation following the Ukraine conflict.