US To Rejoin Geneva Consensus Declaration On Abortion Rights US, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to rejoin Geneva Consensus Declaration opposing abortion rights. Top News · Jan 25, 2025
State Department halts new funding on nearly all US aid programs worldwide The order makes exceptions for emergency food programs and military aid to Israel and Egypt The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2025
US suspends new funds for aid programmes, excepting Israel and Egypt Trump administration freezes new funding for anti-HIV programme and other health services, excepts key food programmes. Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio Instructs Staff to Freeze Passport Applications With X Gender Marker, Says 'Sex is Not Changeable': Report Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered the State Department to freeze passport applications with X gender markers or gender identity changes, enforcing an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump to limit federal identification to biological sex classifications. Latin Times · Jan 25, 2025
Pete Hegseth is only the beginning of Trump’s confirmation headaches ANALYSIS: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel all have their hearings next week, Eric Garcia reports The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025
Trump Admin Orders Immediate Stop to All Foreign Aid, But Makes Special Exception for Israel The U.S. froze nearly all foreign aid under Secretary of State Marco Rubio's directive, sparing only Israel and Egypt, a decision that's sparked geopolitical and legal concerns. International Business Times · Jan 24, 2025
US Freezes Almost All Aid Except For Israel, Egypt: Memo The United States, the world's biggest donor, froze virtually all foreign aid on Friday, making exceptions only for emergency food, and military funding for Israel and Egypt. International Business Times · Jan 24, 2025
US orders halt to virtually all foreign aid except for Israel and Egypt Internal memo to US state department staff explicitly makes exceptions for military assistance to Israel and Egypt The Guardian - US · Jan 24, 2025
Trump decree paves way for ‘Muslim ban’, targeting pro-Palestine students Newly signed executive order has ‘broader implications’ than travel ban Trump imposed in his first term, experts say. Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2025
Rubio Clashes With China FM On Taiwan US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi over Taiwan on Friday, with Donald Trump's top diplomat denouncing Beijing's "coercive" moves. International Business Times · Jan 24, 2025
Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Speaks With Chinese Counterpart Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi discuss U.S.-China relations and regional concerns in their first interaction. Top News · Jan 24, 2025
Cuba Halts Release of Political Prisoners And Conducts Military Drills After Trump Reinstates Terrorism Sponsor Designation Trump swiftly reversed a decision made last week by the Biden administration Latin Times · Jan 24, 2025
Trump Admin Uses Military Planes For First Deportation Flights As Migrants Are Warned Of 'Severe Consequences' Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the operation ordered by President Donald Trump "is sending a strong and clear message to the entire world" Latin Times · Jan 24, 2025
Immigration Set To Be At The Center Of Marco Rubio's First Overseas Trip As Secretary Of State Rubio is expected to visit Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic, according to the Department of State Latin Times · Jan 24, 2025
Top News · Jan 24, 2025 Rubio Discusses NATO Priorities With Secretary General Mark Rutte Senator Marco Rubio engages in discussions with NATO and Turkish leaders on defense spending, Ukraine conflict, and Syria transition, emphasizing cooperati...
The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025 State Department freezes nonbinary passport applications as Rubio rolls out Trump’s anti-LGBT agenda Existing passports won’t be affected by Trump executive order until they begin expiring in 2032
The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025 Marco Rubio set to visit Panama on first official trip as Secretary of State as Trump pushes taking over the Canal Rubio’s trip through Central America will come as his boss has refused to rule out military takeover of Panama Canal
International Business Times · Jan 23, 2025 Rubio Chooses Central America For First Trip Amid Panama Canal Pressure Marco Rubio will pay his first trip as US secretary of state to Central American nations including Panama, where President Donald Trump has threatened to seize the Panama Canal, a spokeswoman said Thursday.
Top News · Jan 23, 2025 Secretary Of State Marco Rubio To Visit Central America Secretary of State Marco Rubio's inaugural trip to Central America focuses on migration, economic issues, and the Panama Canal, reflecting US foreign polic...
The Guardian - US · Jan 23, 2025 Can Trump make a deal for Middle East peace? It’s Trump’s proclivity for deal-making and no mess I’m holding on to for progress toward a Palestinian state
International Business Times · Jan 23, 2025 Saudi Crown Prince Promises Trump $600bn Trade, Investment Boost Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman promised on Thursday to pile $600 billion into US trade and investments as he congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the White House.
International Business Times · Jan 23, 2025 Palestinian Official Says Hundreds Leave Jenin As Israel Presses Raid A Palestinian official said hundreds of people began leaving their homes in a flashpoint area of the West Bank on Thursday as Israeli forces pressed a deadly operation there.
International Business Times · Jan 23, 2025 Trump's Crackdown On DEI: Federal Employees Urged To Expose Concealed Diversity Plans The memo, sent to employees across multiple departments, was signed by various members of Trump's cabinet, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department and Acting Attorney General James McHenry at the Justice Department.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2025 Middle East crisis: hundreds leaving their homes in Jenin, says Palestinian official, as Israel continues West Bank raid – as it happened Israel says it is not aware of evacuation orders as Jenin governor says hundreds of residents have begun leaving camp
International Business Times · Jan 23, 2025 Chief US Diplomat Vows 'Unwavering Support' For Israel The United States' new top diplomat Marco Rubio reaffirmed the country's "unwavering support" for Israel, days into a fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a large-scale raid in the occupied West Bank.