International tensions rise as Taiwan-China diplomatic disputes escalate, US-Mexico relations face strain over CIA agents' deaths, and Trump administration considers controversial Afghan ally relocations.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te cancelled his trip to Eswatini after China pressured Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar to revoke overflight permissions, highlighting Beijing's growing diplomatic influence in the region.

Mexico launched a constitutional investigation after two US officials, reportedly CIA agents, died during a drug raid operation near Chihuahua, raising questions about US anti-drug operations on Mexican soil.

The Trump administration is considering sending up to 1,100 Afghan allies who aided US forces to Congo after halting the resettlement program that allowed them to apply for US relocation.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney assembled a broad advisory team including conservatives and former provincial premiers to navigate upcoming tense trade negotiations with the US.

Climate change disrupted 23 elections across 18 countries in 2024 through heatwaves, floods and wildfires, with new research showing mounting threats to democratic processes worldwide.

El Salvador began a mass trial of 486 alleged MS-13 gang members, with human rights groups warning the collective prosecutions violate due process and deny defendants proper legal counsel.