Trump’s reinstatement of Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, migrant detentions at Guantánamo, and crackdown on leftist regimes in Latin America have drawn widespread condemnation from human rights organizations, foreign governments, and the UN, escalating geopolitical tensions in the region.

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) has celebrated the assassination of Quran burner Salwan Momika in Sweden, calling for more attacks on Islam critics, as authorities investigate potential jihadist and Iranian involvement.

Trump’s proposal for U.S. ownership of Gaza and the forced removal of its Palestinian population has been widely condemned as a violation of international law, sparking backlash from global leaders and resistance groups.

China is advancing its amphibious invasion capabilities while Taiwan counters with international lawfare and enhanced military defenses, as both sides brace for a potential showdown over the island’s future.

Amid rising campus antisemitism, Columbia University is intensifying its response to anti-Israel vandalism while President Trump’s executive order seeks to deport foreign students engaged in antisemitic activities, and bipartisan lawmakers push legislation to cut funding to BDS-supporting universities.

Colombia is facing a severe security and diplomatic crisis as escalating violence between armed groups threatens stability, while tensions with the U.S. over deportations and trade tariffs highlight shifting geopolitical dynamics in Latin America.