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Trump’s crackdown on crime: U.S. declare drug cartels as “global terrorists”

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February 21, 2025

As transnational criminal organizations exploit financial loopholes, experts call for stronger enforcement and anti-money laundering measures.

President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders aim to disrupt the financial power of transnational criminal organizations, particularly those fueling the fentanyl trade.

With drug cartels exploiting financial loopholes, shell companies, and free trade zones, illicit networks are becoming harder to track and dismantle.

Experts warn that these criminal enterprises launder billions of dollars through sophisticated schemes, including trade-based money laundering and offshore banking.

Analysts are now calling for aggressive countermeasures, such as enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act to unmask anonymous shell companies and expanding Trade Transparency Units to track illicit financial flows globally.

China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has also raised concerns, with some experts arguing that it facilitates strategic corruption and illicit financial activity.

Additionally, risky free trade zones in regions like Panama, Peru, and the UAE have become hotbeds for money laundering.

Trump’s executive orders seek to leverage existing laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, to combat cartel-related corruption.

The administration is also considering new policies to enhance financial transparency, disrupt drug financing, and impose stricter regulations on high-risk trade hubs.

With the fentanyl crisis continuing to claim lives, officials stress that dismantling the financial networks behind these operations is just as critical as tackling drug distribution.

As enforcement efforts ramp up, the battle against transnational crime is entering a new phase—one that will test the strength of U.S. financial and national security policies.

David Luna, the Executive Director of the International Coalition Against Illicit Economies joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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Terror on Cambridge train as nine injured in knife attack

Nine injured in Cambridge train stabbing; two arrests made as authorities investigate possible terror motives.

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November 3, 2025

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Nine injured in Cambridge train stabbing; two arrests made as authorities investigate possible terror motives.

Nine people have been seriously injured after a violent stabbing spree on a train near Cambridge. Witnesses described scenes of panic as passengers scrambled for safety during the shocking incident.

Two men have been arrested, as British Transport Police—assisted by counterterrorism units—investigate the motives behind the attack. Armed officers reportedly tackled one suspect armed with a large knife as emergency services flooded the scene.

The attack has left the community shaken and authorities on high alert, with questions swirling about whether this was an act of terror or a random rampage.

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Trump’s shock peace deal as Morocco and Algeria end fighting

Trump brokers historic peace between Morocco and Algeria; experts debate implications for Middle Eastern relations and global influence.

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November 3, 2025

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Trump brokers historic peace between Morocco and Algeria; experts debate implications for Middle Eastern relations and global influence.

Donald Trump has once again stunned the world, this time brokering a historic peace agreement between Morocco and Algeria—with the backing of the United Nations. The move has many wondering whether the former U.S. president is reinventing himself as a global peacemaker.

Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS breaks down how Trump managed to secure the deal and what role the UN played in formalizing the agreement. Morocco’s vow to protect Jewish communities and strengthen ties with Israel adds another layer to this surprising diplomatic twist.

As Trump’s influence on global affairs grows, experts are debating whether this marks a genuine shift in Middle Eastern relations—or just a calculated political play on the global stage.
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Trump threatens Nigeria with U.S. military action over Christian killings

Trump pressures Nigeria on Islamist militants, warns of U.S. aid cuts as military action looms.

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November 3, 2025

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Trump pressures Nigeria on Islamist militants, warns of U.S. aid cuts as military action looms.

Donald Trump is turning up the pressure on Nigeria, ordering the U.S. military to prepare for potential action against Islamist militants. The former president has accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from targeted attacks and warned that U.S. aid could be cut off.

Oz Sultan from Sultan Interactive Group joins Ticker to unpack Trump’s warnings, the potential military implications, and how Nigeria’s government has reacted. His fiery rhetoric has sparked debate over whether the situation constitutes a genocide or political grandstanding.

Observers are closely watching how this showdown could affect U.S.-Nigeria relations, with the world bracing for the next move in Trump’s bold new foreign policy push.

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