Civil War in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: The civil war between Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) government forces and the M23 rebel group, who are reportedly supported by Rwanda, is intensifying. They are fighting for various reasons, including disputes over resources. Recently, Uganda deployed its troops to the DRC to prevent further deadly violence. However, some fear this involvement could escalate into a larger regional war.

U.S. Migrants Sent to Latin America: The Costa Rican government has agreed to accept 200 third-country migrants, including some who were forcibly deported from the United States. Other Central American countries, such as Panama and Guatemala, have also agreed to accept migrants. Recently, the U.S. has faced challenges in handling a supposedly increasing number of undocumented arrivals. These agreements could provide an opportunity to expand political and economic cooperation between Central American countries and the U.S.

China Actively Promotes “DeepSeek”: China has successfully developed the AI model DeepSeek at a cost of only about five percent of ChatGPT’s development expenses. However, due to concerns over censorship and excessive data collection, countries such as South Korea and Japan have blocked access to DeepSeek. Despite this, in China, local governments have instructed civil servants to conduct in-depth research on DeepSeek and maximize its use in decision-making.

The Endgame in Ukraine: As efforts to end the war between Ukraine and Russia continue, concerns are rising over the United States’ involvement. One of the key obstacles in the peace talks is Ukraine’s potential NATO membership. Given the significant influence of the U.S. within NATO, reaching a decision is complicated, as Donald Trump seeks to balance his view of the country’s strategic interests with those of European allies and other players.