Trump officials targeted in AI impersonation scam, and yep, Signal is involved Hey Donnie, the call is coming from inside the house. We Got This Covered · Jul 8, 2025
Colombian President Sought To Ease Tensions With U.S. After Accusing Officials Of Trying To Overthrow Him; Days Later Diplomats Were Recalled Colombian President Gustavo Petro sought to ease tensions with the U.S. last month, sending a letter saying he didn't intend to accuse officials of seeking to overthrow him Latin Times · Jul 8, 2025
AI scammer posing as Marco Rubio targets officials in growing threat Fake voice and text messages on Signal tricked senior leaders, as AI impersonation rises in global politics The Guardian - US · Jul 8, 2025
Rubio Imposter Used AI To Message High-level Officials: Report An imposter posing as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent AI-generated voice and text messages to high-level officials and foreign ministers, a report said Tuesday, the latest American official to be targeted by impersonators. International Business Times · Jul 8, 2025
Impostor Used AI To Pose As Marco Rubio And Contact Foreign Ministers On Signal: 'Precisely Why You Shouldn't Use Insecure Channels' An impostor pretending to be Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly used AI to send messages to foreign and local officials, likely "with the goal of gaining access to information or accounts." Latin Times · Jul 8, 2025
Fake AI voice impersonating Secretary of State Marco Rubio contacts foreign ministers and US officials The impostor used the Signal messaging app, according to a diplomatic cable The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Trump administration revokes foreign terrorist designation for Syria's HTS Washington's move follows the lifting of sanctions on Damascus after the ouster of the al-Assad government in December in a rebel offensive. Euronews · Jul 8, 2025
China accuses Trump of ‘bullying’ as trade tensions reignite IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
China threatens retaliation for Trump tariffs as Rubio starts first Asia trip China has warned US president Donald Trump against reigniting trade tensions by reimposing tariffs on Chinese goods and threatened retaliation against countries siding with Washington at Beijing’s expense. The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Israel’s Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize amid hopes for Gaza ceasefire Netanyahu has visited the White House two other times since Trump returned to office in January The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025
US revokes ‘terrorist’ designation for Syrian president’s former group HTS The move follows the lifting of sanctions on Damascus after the fall of the al-Assad government last year. Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2025
US Revoking 'Terrorist' Designation For Syria's HTS The United States on Monday announced it was revoking its "foreign terrorist organization" designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group once linked to Al-Qaeda that toppled Syria's government in December. International Business Times · Jul 7, 2025
Trump taken to court over deportations of pro-Palestinian student protesters A two-week non-jury trial marks a rarity in the hundreds of lawsuits that have been filed over Trump's hardline immigration agenda The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025 Netanyahu returns to White House holding all the cards in Gaza talks Joint attack on Iran puts Israeli PM in powerful position as he dangles prospect of Trump-brokered ceasefire deal
Euronews · Jul 6, 2025 Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday with thousands of devotees in India The birthday party capped a week of celebrations, during which the Nobel Peace Prize winner said he plans to reincarnate after his death, ending years of speculation that he might be the last person to hold the role.
The Guardian - US · Jul 6, 2025 Maga influencer and de facto national security adviser Laura Loomer holds outsized sway on Trump The 32-year-old was instrumental in high-profile national security firings, and has cheerled the attacks on Iran
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025 Who is Julio César Chávez Jr., the Mexican boxer facing deportation from the US? Julio César Chávez Jr. is the firstborn son and namesake of the man considered the best Mexican boxer in history
Benzinga · Jul 3, 2025 Pentagon Says US Strikes Set Back Iran's Nuclear Program By 2 Years After B-2 Bombers Hit Fordo, Natanz And Esfahan The Pentagon said on Wednesday that U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have degraded Iran’s nuclear program by up to two years, marking a significant escalation in the assessment of the military operation’s impact.
The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025 Democrats quickly turn Murkowski’s Trump megabill confession against her and launch bid to make JD Vance pay Democrats pound centrist Republican after she tells reporter she disliked ‘big, beautiful’ bill, but voted for it anyway
The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2025 Afternoon Update: urgent review of Victoria’s childcare; ‘second surge’ of weather to hit south-east; and a sleepover in a museum Announcement comes as second Victorian man charged with child sexual abuse crimes
Euronews · Jul 2, 2025 USAID closes its doors after six decades of global humanitarian operations amid Trump crackdown The agency, its few remaining staff, functions and programmes will now be absorbed into the US State Department, marking an end to humanitarian relief work which USAID supporters say saved countless lives around the world.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2025 Aukus deal’s importance ‘well understood’ by Trump administration, Penny Wong says – but no iron-clad guarantee given After meeting Marco Rubio at Quad gathering in Washington, foreign affairs minister says Australia could benefit from demand for critical minerals
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025 The Latest: Senate passes Trump tax bill after turbulent all-night session Senate Republicans have narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts bill after a tense overnight session
We Got This Covered · Jul 1, 2025 Donald Trump suddenly develops interest in financial enforcement now that it can’t interfere with his business dealings Direct and indirect transactions.