Unicef has reported a staggering tenfold increase in sexual violence against children in Haiti, as armed gangs controlling 85 per cent of Port-au-Prince escalate their recruitment of minors, some as young as eight. More than 1.2 million children face constant threats, with child recruitment into armed groups surging by 70 per cent last year. Haiti's worsening instability, lack of governance, and extreme violence have forced over a million people from their homes, fueling a dire humanitarian crisis.
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Outgoing US President Joe Biden is set to deliver a farewell foreign policy speech highlighting America's improved strength since Donald Trump left office. The address will emphasize efforts to bolster the NATO alliance, support Ukraine, expand US alliances in Asia-Pacific, and combat climate change.
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that America will acquire the Arctic island, asserting that Greenland decides its own future. Despite Trump's suggestion that military force was not off the table, Greenlandic leaders maintain their autonomy against foreign control.
US farmers are demanding answers after Trump’s funding freeze paused USDA grants for conservation and clean energy projects. Many, like Elisa Lane and Skylar Holden, are struggling without promised funds. Despite an OMB clarification, payments remain stalled, sparking frustration in rural communities that largely supported Trump. The National Farmers Union urges the administration to honor commitments and provide clarity amid economic uncertainty.
The White House is set to begin interviewing candidates for the next Federal Reserve Chair this autumn, as Jerome Powell's term concludes in May 2026. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the timeline amidst President Trump's repeated calls for interest rate cuts. While Bessent affirmed the Fed's independence and dismissed immediate concerns, he suggested a review of its regulatory role.
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Severe weather alerts affected the Midwest and extended to the East Coast, with heavy snowfall, ice storms, and strong winds disrupting transportation. American Airlines issued a travel advisory, and governors declared emergency statuses as residents faced hazardous conditions, power outages, and significant travel disruptions.
​Zapeta was nabbed at the border in Arizona on June 1, 2018, records revealed. He was deported a week later but he re-entered the country illegally at some point, Marie Ferguson, a spokesperson for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement said. It's not known when he crossed the border again after being deported in 2018.