Why was Mahmoud Khalil arrested and why is it such a big deal? The Palestinian activist’s arrest has sent shockwaves through US civil society. Here’s what you need to know The Guardian - US · Mar 14, 2025
Trump Administration Exploring Ways To Increase Military Presence In Panama As It Seeks to 'Reclaim' Canal The White House has instructed the U.S. military to draft options for increasing the American troop presence in Panama Latin Times · Mar 13, 2025
Protesters Storm Trump Tower Demanding Pro-Palestinian Columbia Student Be Freed: 'Come For One, Face Us All' Jewish Voice for Peace members are protesting the decision to detain and seek the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestine protester Latin Times · Mar 13, 2025
'It is a dangerous strategy, and one for which we all may pay dearly': Dismantling USAID leaves the US more exposed to pandemics than ever The foreign aid program has been one of the country's best defenses against emerging infectious diseases. Without it, we are more vulnerable to a pandemic than ever. LiveScience · Mar 13, 2025
USAID cuts mean starving kids will die Former USAID chief Andrew Natsios told Salon that the Trump-Musk cuts will directly and immediately cost lives Salon · Mar 13, 2025
New Details From Inside Rubio's Tense Meetings With Musk Over USAID Cuts Revealed New details have emerged about discussions between Marco Rubio and Elon Musk over cuts at the State Department Latin Times · Mar 13, 2025
‘Slap in the face’: AOC condemns Schumer over plan to vote for Republican funding bill – as it happened Minority leader’s intention to vote for Republican funding bill to avert shutdown attacked by progressive Democrats The Guardian - US · Mar 13, 2025
Trump says he hopes Russia will do ‘right thing’ – as it happened This live coverage has ended, thank you for following along. You can find all of the latest Ukraine news here. The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2025
Ukraine Ceasefire Bid, Trade War To Dominate As G7 Diplomats Meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet his Canadian counterpart at a G7 gathering Thursday, but discussion of American annexation threats has been ruled off-limits at talks expected to be dominated by efforts to agree a ceasefire in Ukraine. International Business Times · Mar 13, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,113 These are the key developments on day 1,113 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Putin visits Kursk as Trump threatens consequences if ceasefire not agreed Russian president hopes army on brink of ‘fully liberating’ border region after recent advances; Trump says he could ‘do things financially’ if Moscow rejects truce. What we know on day 1,114 The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2025
Russia mulls Ukraine ceasefire proposal as G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada US officials have travelled to Moscow to put the proposal for a 30-day ceasefire to the Kremlin. Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025
The ceasefire deal lays bare the bind Vladimir Putin is in THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The proposed month-long truce brokered by the US will force the Russian president to concede that his territorial ambitions in Ukraine can go no further. It is time for Donald Trump to seal the deal The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025
‘80 years of lies and deception’: is this film proof of alien life on Earth? A provocative new documentary that argues for the existence of extraterrestrials has drawn gasps and criticism at the SXSW film festival The Guardian - US · Mar 12, 2025
The Conversation · Mar 12, 2025 Can the Trump administration legally deport Palestinian rights advocate Mahmoud Khalil? 3 things to know about green card holders’ rights Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the government will deport lawful permanent residents who support Hamas and came to the U.S. as students with an intent “to rile up all kinds of anti-Jewish student, antisemitic activities,” referencing the Palestinian rights protests at universities in 2024.
Latin Times · Mar 12, 2025 Marco Rubio Stands By Arrest and Possible Deportation of Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil: 'This Is Not About Free Speech' Federal authorities have linked Khalil to Hamas, even though analysts point out that the government has not offered evidence
Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025 Europe ‘accelerating’ work on peacekeeping coalition for Ukraine, says Healey Defence Secretary John Healey has met his counterparts from France, Germany, Italy and Poland.
Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2025 Judge extends ban on deportation of Mahmoud Khalil from the US Columbia University student’s lawyers ask judge to order his return to New York from immigration detention in Louisiana.
Latin Times · Mar 12, 2025 Capitol Rioter Announces Senate Campaign to Take Over Marco Rubio's Seat: 'Dozens of People Consider Us Heroes' A young insurrectionist who attended the January 6 Capitol riots and was arrested for the violent crimes he committed on that day is now running for Congress in 2026.
International Business Times · Mar 12, 2025 Ukraine Truce Dominates G7 Talks Clouded By Trump's Canada Threats G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada Wednesday to discuss moves to halt the Russia-Ukraine war, but US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shrugged off questions about a prospective American takeover of the host country.
The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025 ‘Thirty days could be just 30 minutes’: Warning Putin will break any Ukraine ceasefire after US strikes deal with Kyiv The Russian president will aim to exploit a truce, current and former senior European officials tell The Independent
Roll Call · Mar 12, 2025 Senate panel backs diplomatic nominees after Democratic delay - Roll Call The Senate Foreign Relations Committee backed three nominees for diplomatic posts, including the ambassador to NATO.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025 What leverage does Trump have over Putin in Ukraine negotiations? The Russian president remains unwavering in his demands, making wider sanctions and tariffs ineffective
The Guardian - US · Mar 12, 2025 Rubio says Trump’s ‘51st state’ plan not on G7 summit agenda in Canada Secretary of state’s visit has backdrop of trade war between US and allies and Trump’s threats to take over Canada
Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025 US will ‘have contact today’ with Russia after Ukraine peace talks Marco Rubio said a Russian rejection of the plan would ‘make their intentions clear’.