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Peace Talks Falter as New Strikes Shake Ukraine

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives the heads of delegations participating in the UAE hosted trilateral talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine, Director of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kirill Budanov, United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov, Chief of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Igor Kostyukov, and Jared Kushner at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi. US‑mediated negotiations aimed at easing the war in Ukraine ended abruptly without an agreement after Russia launched a series of overnight airstrikes that hit multiple Ukrainian cities and energy facilities. The renewed bombardment intensified pressure on the talks, which had been viewed as a tentative step toward de‑escalation. Diplomats from both sides described the discussions as “constructive but inconclusive,” noting that major sticking points — in...

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El Salvador Stands Firm on U.S. Deportation Error

 

El Salvador has refused to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident mistakenly deported by the United States. President Nayib Bukele made the announcement during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, dismissing the idea of sending Garcia back as "preposterous". 

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the Trump administration must facilitate Garcia’s return, acknowledging that his deportation was an administrative error. However, Bukele has insisted that his government will not comply, citing concerns over Garcia’s alleged gang affiliation—an accusation his lawyers strongly deny. 

The case has sparked debate over U.S. immigration policies and international cooperation. While the U.S. government has admitted the mistake, officials argue that they cannot force El Salvador to release Garcia. Meanwhile, human rights advocates continue to push for his return, emphasizing the lack of credible evidence linking him to criminal activity. 

This diplomatic standoff highlights the complexities of immigration enforcement and the challenges of rectifying wrongful deportations. Whether Garcia will be allowed to return to the U.S. remains uncertain as legal and political tensions escalate.

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