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Escalating Conflict Between Trump and Colombia's President Over US Anti-Drug Operations
Oct 23, 2025 07:13 am CST
A diplomatic crisis has erupted between former US President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro following US military strikes against alleged drug smugglers in international waters. The confrontation intensified after Trump called Petro a "thug" and implied he was involved in drug trafficking, while the US announced deadly strikes on suspected narco-vessels, raising significant questions about international law and regional sovereignty.
Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla Carrying Greta Thunberg and International Activists in Contested Waters
Oct 02, 2025 10:00 am CST
Israeli naval forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, including prominent activists like Greta Thunberg, despite international diplomatic concerns. The flotilla of 45 vessels attempted to break Israel's blockade of Gaza where the UN reports famine conditions, while Spain, Italy, and other nations urged caution to prevent escalation in the region.