Trump Escalates Tensions with Venezuela's Maduro 🇺🇸

U.S. President Donald Trump announced this week that he will pardon ex-Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez, who is currently serving out a 45-year sentence in the U.S. for drugs and weapons charges. Hernandez was convicted under the Biden administration for helping smuggle hundreds of tons of cocaine into the U.S. — allegations he’s denied. Trump’s pardon comes as he continues to escalate tensions with Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, who he has accused of leading a drug cartel that’s now been designated a terrorist organization. Candice Cole reports.

In Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith has been speaking at the United Conservative Party’s convention this weekend — a prime opportunity to celebrate concessions this week from Prime Minister Mark Carney and the MOU to build a pipeline to B.C. But her collaboration with the federal government is getting a harsh response on the convention floor. Erik Bay has more.

The world has a new largest city. In a sweeping new U.N. report, Indonesia’s capital city Jakarta surged from 33rd to number one on the ranking of most-populated metropolises. Jakarta is now home to nearly 42 million people. Nine of the top 10 cities listed in the U.N report are in Asia. The report also says urban populations have doubled worldwide, putting major stressors on global infrastructure. Touria Izri reports on the findings that are putting new pressure on city planners all over the world.

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