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Haitian third-grader taken into federal custody after immigration check-in

Haitian third-grader taken into federal custody after immigration check-in

School leaders are demanding answers after immigration officials took an 8-year-old from his uncle. They say they don’t know where he is.

UN Security Council Deadlocks on Western Sahara Mission, Halting Resolution on MINURSO's Future

UN Security Council Deadlocks on Western Sahara Mission, Halting Resolution on MINURSO's Future

The United Nations Security Council has reached a diplomatic impasse regarding the future of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). A recent session concluded without the adoption of a draft resolution concerning MINURSO's mandate and operations, leaving the mission's path forward uncertain. The deadlock occurred after a draft resolution proposed by the United States failed to achieve consensus, reportedly due to a veto from Russia. Conversely, a counter-proposal introduced by Russia also did not secure sufficient international support among council members. This failure to agree on a resolution highlights the complex geopolitical interests influencing the discourse surrounding the Moroccan Sahara and the administration of the UN mission. MINURSO has been operating in the territory for decades, making its continued status a critical point of international contention. The inability of the Security Council to align on a resolution text underscores the deeply entrenched pos...

Myanmar Foreign Minister Attends Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security

Myanmar Foreign Minister Attends Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security

Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of Myanmar, U Tin Maung Swe, attended the 4th Minsk International High-Level Conference on Eurasian Security in Minsk, Belarus, from November 3 to 4, 2026. The conference, hosted by Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov, gathered over 600 delegates from more than 50 countries, including ministers, diplomats, and researchers. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko delivered a speech emphasizing Eurasia as a platform for unity and a region with vast resources and diverse cultures, advocating for shared responsibility in Eurasian security. Myanmar's Foreign Minister highlighted the need for a security path prioritizing partnership and cooperation over confrontation, welcoming the drafting of the 'Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st Century.' He also held bilateral meetings with officials from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Russia, and Belarus, discussing enhanced cooperation and Myanmar's potential full membership in the SCO.

Belarus Delivers 30 Tons of Powdered Milk and Medications to Cuban Children's Hospitals Amid Healthcare Crisis

Belarus Delivers 30 Tons of Powdered Milk and Medications to Cuban Children's Hospitals Amid Healthcare Crisis

The regime of Alexandr Lukashenko in Belarus has delivered 30 tons of powdered milk and nearly four tons of medications to children's hospitals in Havana, Cuba. The supplies were specifically intended for the William Soler University Pediatric Hospital and the Pediatric Cardiocenter. Belarusian ambassador Vitali Barchuk presided over the handover ceremony on November 5, stating that Belarus could not remain indifferent to Cuba's difficult situation. The First Deputy Minister of Public Health, Tania Margarita Cruz, received the shipment, expressing gratitude and describing it as a 'symbol of humanity' during the country's severe healthcare crisis. Cruz also used the opportunity to criticize the economic embargo imposed by the United States on Cuba, highlighting its impact on medication preservation and surgical procedures due to fuel crisis-induced blackouts. This delivery is part of ongoing humanitarian aid efforts from Minsk to Cuba since 2025, which have focused on basic food and medical supplies.

Powerful Haitian gang reaches out to state disarmament group as gunfights persist

Powerful Haitian gang reaches out to state disarmament group as gunfights persist

One of Haiti’s most powerful gangs says it has reached out to a state agency responsible for dismantling armed gangs in a push for “peace, stability and national reconciliation.”

Latin America and Caribbean Experts Convene to Shape Future UN Leadership Amidst Geopolitical Fragmentation

Latin America and Caribbean Experts Convene to Shape Future UN Leadership Amidst Geopolitical Fragmentation

Experts from Latin America and the Caribbean gathered in Bogotá on September 7-8, 2026, for the Guidance and Regional Intelligence for the Transition of UN Leadership (GRIT) project. This meeting, co-convened by Cepei, the Igarapé Institute, and the GQUAL Campaign, focused on the selection of the next United Nations Secretary-General. Discussions centered on the challenges facing the incoming Secretary-General, priorities for their initial 1,000 days in office, and strategies for the region to enhance its engagement and influence within the multilateral system. The context for these discussions includes significant geopolitical fragmentation, declining trust in multilateral institutions, and increasing pressure on the UN to deliver effective results. A key aspiration for the region is the potential for Latin America and the Caribbean to have its second Secretary-General in UN history, and notably, the first woman to hold the position.

North Korean Official Kim Song-nam Holds Third High-Level Meeting in Beijing to Deepen Ties with China

North Korean Official Kim Song-nam Holds Third High-Level Meeting in Beijing to Deepen Ties with China

Kim Song-nam, a Political Bureau member and Central Committee secretary of North Korea's Workers' Party of Korea, held his third high-level meeting in Beijing with senior Chinese officials. The meetings, which included discussions with Liu Haixing, head of the Communist Party of China's Central Committee's International Liaison Department, and Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau and director of its General Office, aimed to reaffirm support for deeper ties and cooperation between the two countries. These discussions took place at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. Kim Song-nam briefed Liu on Pyongyang's 'successes' in party-building work and its efforts to meet the targets of the five-year plan adopted in February. Liu, in turn, emphasized the significance of the visit for strengthening relations. The two sides reiterated mutual support for their policies and pledged enhanced cooperation. This series of meetings follows Chinese President Xi Jinping's June summit with North Korean...

Charles Kupchan Proposes 'Concert of Europe' Model for Global Order Amidst Anarchy

Charles Kupchan Proposes 'Concert of Europe' Model for Global Order Amidst Anarchy

Charles Kupchan, a Georgetown professor and Council on Foreign Relations Fellow, proposes a return to a model similar to the 19th-century 'Concert of Europe' to bring order to the current global anarchy. According to Keenon.substack.com, Kupchan's new book, 'Bringing Order to Anarchy,' argues that the existing multipolar disorder stems from two simultaneous tectonic shifts: a significant movement of international power from West to East and North to South, and the digital revolution dismantling the social contract of the industrial era. He describes the current state as a 'Gramscian interregnum,' where the old order is dying, and a new one cannot yet be born, leading to 'morbid symptoms of decay.' Kupchan suggests that a 'Concert of the World' would require conservative powers practicing restraint, which he believes is not currently possible with figures like Vladimir Putin, whom he identifies as a revisionist.

Chinese and North Korean Officials Deepen Cooperation Following Kim Jong-un's Visit

Chinese and North Korean Officials Deepen Cooperation Following Kim Jong-un's Visit

Senior Chinese and North Korean officials recently met in Beijing to deepen their relationship, following North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's visit to the border city of Dandong. According to the South China Morning Post, China's top diplomat Wang Yi hosted a delegation led by Kim Song-nam, the international affairs chief of the Workers' Party of Korea. Wang Yi expressed China's readiness to work with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to implement the consensus reached by the leaders of both parties and countries. He emphasized advancing bilateral ties towards deeper, greater, substantive, and better development. This meeting signifies a renewed diplomatic drive between the two nations.

Sudan and Ethiopia Engage in Tit-for-Tat Diplomatic Expulsions Amid Rising Tensions

Sudan and Ethiopia Engage in Tit-for-Tat Diplomatic Expulsions Amid Rising Tensions

Sudan and Ethiopia have engaged in reciprocal diplomatic expulsions, escalating tensions between the two Horn of Africa nations. Ethiopia ordered six Sudanese diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours and closed Sudan's consulate in Asosa. In retaliation, Sudan closed Ethiopia's consulate in Gadarif and expelled its diplomats. These actions follow Sudan's complaint to the United Nations Security Council and the African Union's Peace and Security Council, accusing Ethiopia of allowing the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to use its territory for drone attacks against civilian infrastructure in Sudan. Ethiopia, in turn, accuses the Sudanese military of supporting rebels linked to the Tigray People's Liberation Front. Both countries deny the accusations made against them. This diplomatic spat occurs amidst ongoing civil conflicts in both Sudan and Ethiopia, raising fears that these regional conflicts could merge into a broader war.

China confirms discussions are underway on a historic Xi-Trump-Putin meeting

China confirms discussions are underway on a historic Xi-Trump-Putin meeting

Beijing has confirmed for the first time that it is discussing a historic meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin

Pakistan and UK Deepen Cooperation on Security, Trade, and Migration Amid Regional Threats

Pakistan and UK Deepen Cooperation on Security, Trade, and Migration Amid Regional Threats

Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to enhance cooperation across several key areas, including security, law enforcement, migration, trade, and investment. This decision followed a meeting in Islamabad between Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and visiting UK Minister of State for Security Dan Jarvis. The discussions also covered regional and global security environments, with both nations expressing significant concern over terrorism originating from Afghanistan. Specifically, they highlighted the ongoing threat posed by groups like the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, which operates from within Afghanistan. Both sides emphasized the critical need for a stable and secure Afghanistan to ensure lasting peace and prosperity throughout the region. This agreement builds on previous bilateral counter-terrorism dialogues held in Islamabad.