Colombia's President Urges Illegal Migrants to Return Home

Colombia's far-left President Gustavo Petro urges illegal Colombian migrants in the U.S. to return home, offering financial aid. This led to a diplomatic crisis with the U.S., resulting in retaliatory measures by President Trump.

Far-left President of Colombia's Twitter Controversy

Far-left President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, caused a diplomatic crisis with the U.S. after refusing a deportation flight and making disparaging remarks on Twitter. Petro, a former Marxist guerrilla, is known for controversial statements and rants on social media. His actions led to retaliatory measures by President Trump, including tariffs and sanctions. Despite claiming to stop using Twitter, Petro continued to post messages on the platform.

Diplomatic Crisis between Mexico and Ecuador

Mexico breaks off diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police break into Mexican embassy in Quito to arrest former Ecuadorian vice president seeking political asylum due to corruption charges. Tensions escalate between the two countries with accusations of violations of international law.

Investment in Newsmax by Qatari Royal

A Qatari royal invested $50 million into Newsmax, leading to staff being told to 'soften' coverage of Qatar. This investment coincided with a diplomatic crisis involving Qatar's ties to Iran, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Al Jazeera. The CEO of Newsmax denied allegations of biased coverage.

U.S. Military Tracking Balloon Over Western United States

The U.S. military is tracking another balloon over the western United States, reminiscent of a previous Chinese spy balloon incident that caused a diplomatic crisis. The current balloon has not been determined to be a threat yet.