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  President Xiomara Castro Challenges Trump's Migrant Deportation Threats Honduran President Warns of Policy Shift Amid U.S. Deportation Threats On New Year’s Day, Honduran President Xiomara Castro issued a bold response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of mass migrant deportations. Speaking in a national broadcast, Castro warned that if Trump proceeds with deporting Hondurans from the United States, her administration would reconsider its cooperation with Washington, particularly regarding U.S. military bases in Honduras. “In the face of a hostile attitude of mass deportation of our people, we’d have to consider a change in our policy of cooperation with the United States, especially in the military field,” Castro declared. She highlighted that U.S. military bases, including the longstanding presence at Soto Cano Air Base, have operated in Honduras for decades without financial compensation. “This arrangement would lose all justification if such deportations occur,”...

  Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden Administration's Parole-in-Place Policy In a significant development, a federal judge has ruled against the Biden administration's parole-in-place policy. This policy was designed to provide legal status to undocumented immigrants married to American citizens, thereby streamlining their path to citizenship. However, the judge concluded that the policy violates federal immigration law. This ruling follows a lawsuit filed by 16 Republican states, led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, aiming to block the program since August. The Justice Department has yet to comment on the ruling but has the option to file an appeal. The decision has sparked a backlash from various groups, including the civil rights organization Fiel. Fiel, an immigrant-led civil rights group advocating for the rights of all people regardless of their immigration status, has expressed its discontent with the ruling. The executive director of Fiel stated that they are prepari...

Israel recently launched targeted airstrikes on Iran, focusing on military sites without impacting energy infrastructure. This action was in response to an Iranian attack on Israel earlier in the month. The U.S., while not involved in the operation, urged Israel to avoid escalation and encouraged restraint, particularly by avoiding strikes on nuclear or oil facilities. Both nations appear focused on deterring future aggression while minimizing the risk of broader conflict. Israel and Iran are reportedly calibrating their actions to avoid escalation, with Israel signaling its intent through third-party channels.

  Trump's Controversial Stance on Taiwan and Its Semiconductor Industry Former President Hints at Taiwan's Defense Policy In an interview with Fox News, former U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy that has raised eyebrows worldwide. Trump suggested that the United States might not defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion if he were to win re-election. His comments have sparked significant debate, especially concerning Taiwan's crucial semiconductor industry. Taiwan's Semiconductor Industry: A Double-Edged Sword During the interview, Trump pointed to Taiwan's semiconductor industry as a key factor in his thinking. He remarked, "Taiwan took smart, brilliant, they took our business away." This statement reflects his view that Taiwan's dominance in semiconductor manufacturing has had a negative impact on American business. Trump further emphasized that the U.S. should have taken earlier action to curb Taiwan's eco...