Canadians Petition to Revoke Elon Musk’s Citizenship
A Canadian petition aims to revoke Elon Musk’s citizenship due to his affiliation with U.S. President Donald Trump, who it claims has challenged Canada’s sovereignty. More than 250,000 people have signed the petition, which was initiated by Qualia Reed, a Canadian writer, and sponsored by Member of Parliament Charlie Angus. The petition characterizes Musk’s closeness with the Trump administration as being against Canadian interests. Musk was born in South Africa but gained Canadian citizenship through his mother, who was born in Canada. Legal experts note that stripping a person of citizenship typically requires proof of fraud or dishonesty, even when the petition is a public concern. The petition will close June 20, 2025.
Mexico’s Lawsuit Against U.S. Gun Makers Reaches Supreme Court
Mexico filed a $10 billion lawsuit against several large U.S. gun manufacturers, claiming that their sales practices have led to firearms falling into the hands of Mexican drug cartels and causing deaths in Mexico. Lower courts in the United States allowed Mexico’s lawsuit to proceed, and now the U.S. Supreme Court will determine if the case will move forward. In oral argument, Supreme Court justices will consider if the manufacturers’ behavior aided and abetted the crimes committed by the cartels and if the manufacturing is the proximate cause of the harm to Mexico. The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the matter in May or June 2025.
Tensions Rise as Trump Pauses Military Aid to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called his recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office “regrettable,” saying it “did not go the way it was supposed to.” Despite his disappointment, Zelenskyy reaffirmed his willingness to engage in peace talks with Russia. European allies registered alarm at the meeting’s outcome, as leaders including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have asked the United States to continue supporting Ukraine.
Serbian Parliament Erupts in Chaos as Lawmakers Throw Smoke Bombs, Flares
On Tuesday, chaos broke out in Serbia’s parliament when opposition lawmakers threw smoke bombs and flares during a session in which the assembly was meeting to vote on a law raising funds for university education. The opposition parties argued that the session was illegal and that the lawmakers should first confirm Prime Minister Miloš Vučević’s resignation, which took place in January 2025. Since the deadly collapse of infrastructure last November, Serbia has been caught up in ongoing anti-corruption protests, evidencing the country’s worsening political crisis, and has spurned several high-profile resignations, including Vučević’s. During the legislative session, opposing members accused the ruling majority party of trying to pass decisions without following the appropriate processes. At least three lawmakers were injured in the physical altercations that followed. One legislator, Jasmina Obradović, remains in critical condition after suffering a stroke.
Japan Battles Largest Forest Fire in Decades
More than 2,000 firefighters have been sent out to contain the largest forest fire Japan has faced in decades. Thousands of locals in northeast Japan have been forced to evacuate due to the fire. Japanese authorities are working tirelessly to help prevent the fire from spreading. Due to the dry weather conditions and strong winds, the situation is only getting worse, and the direct cause of the fire is still unknown. In support of emergency responders, local communities are offering aid to evacuees.
