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.