Marco Rubio announces deportation of Minnesota man pardoned last month State had pardoned immigrant Tou Lue Vang over 2006 sex offense conviction but federal government expels him to Laos The Guardian - US · Jul 10
US secretary Rubio invites India, 60 nations to summit on 'far-left terrorism' US secretary of state Marco Rubio has invited senior ministers from more than 60 countries, including India, to a meeting next week focused on what the Trump administration describes as the "resurgence of transnational far-left terrorism", according to documents reviewed by The Washington Post. The Times of India · Jul 10
Top State Department Official Accused of Going 'Rogue. With Venezuela Policy: Report Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau is suspected of misrepresenting Washington's position on Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returning to her home country following two earthquakes. International Business Times · Jul 9
Inside the tense Oval Office meeting where a furious Trump decided his deal with Iran was ‘over’ During the evening meeting, Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth reportedly brought fresh information to Trump that led him to order new strikes The Independent UK · Jul 9
GOP Megadonor Ken Griffin Signals 2028 Presidential Favorite— and it's Not JD Vance Top GOP financier Ken Griffin has reportedly expressed his support for Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Vice President JD Vance for the potential 2028 GOP presidential primary. Benzinga · Jul 9
Trump Vows To Scrap Syria's Terror Label After NATO Talks With Al-Sharaa: 'He's Done A Great Job' President Trump announces plans to remove Syria's state sponsor of terrorism designation, following a meeting with Syrian President al-Sharaa at the NATO summit, aiming to boost Syria's economic recovery. International Business Times UK · Jul 8
Senior Official Clashes With Trump Admin Over Blocking Machado's Return to Quake-Stricken Venezuela Reports reveal internal clashes within the State Department over Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's post-earthquake travel plans, sparking confusion among foreign officials. Latin Times · Jul 8
Bombshell Lawsuit: Trump Admin Accused of Sharing Secret Data on Iranian Asylum Seekers A lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of sharing confidential asylum data with Iran, allegedly exposing Iranian asylum seekers to persecution, torture, and death. International Business Times UK · Jul 8
Passport Photos From Home: Rubio Plan Uses Facial Recognition to Kill the CVS Photo Run, But at What Cost? The US State Department plans to allow online passport photo submissions using facial recognition technology, aiming to simplify applications but raising privacy concerns. International Business Times UK · Jul 8
Insiders say Trump has decided on his 2028 presidential endorsement: Vance or Rubio IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 6
JD Vance has taken the lead as Trump’s 2028 heir while Rubio fades into the background, insiders say Polls show JD Vance is far ahead of Marco Rubio in a hypothetical race for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination The Independent UK · Jul 6
Vance or Rubio: Is Trump's 2028 heir already chosen? Vice President JD Vance has emerged as President Donald Trump's undisputed political heir for 2028, according to an Axios analysis, following a summer that saw him broker a tentative Iran peace deal, publish a bestselling book and embark on a media blitz that has impressed the current US President. The Times of India · Jul 6
US pressure led 13 countries to skip Khamenei's funeral in Iran: Reports Iran's Tasnim news agency reports 13 nations reportedly withdrew or reduced participation in Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, citing US diplomatic pressure. Washington allegedly warned countries that attending would be an "unfriendly act," potentially impacting aid and bilateral ties. The Economic Times · Jul 5
US pressured countries to skip Khamenei funeral, at least 13 withdrew or reduced participation: Reports The United States reportedly waged a diplomatic campaign to dissuade nations from attending the funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian media claims at least 13 countries either withdrew or reduced their delegations following US pressure, with warnings about potential cuts to development aid and implications for… The Times of India · Jul 5
The Independent UK · Jul 4 JD Vance says Britain has been ‘failed by its leadership’ ‘Something is very broken about British politics,’ said the US vice president
The Independent UK · Jul 4 Britain ‘failed by its leadership for a long time’, says US vice president The turnover of UK leaders in recent years indicates ‘something is very broken about British politics’, according to JD Vance
The Economic Times · Jul 4 EAM Jaishankar extends greetings to US on 250th Independence Day; hails bilateral ties India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar extended warm wishes to the United States on its upcoming 250th Independence anniversary, expressing optimism for the deepening Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump proclaimed July 4, 2026, as the historic date and highlighted the strong India-US bond, with a…
Latin Times · Jul 3 Cuba's Reform Pitch Is Not Washington's Doing, Says a Castro Grandnephew A Castro grandnephew now leading Cuba's economic ministry insists sweeping new reforms are a sovereign choice, not a concession — even as Washington calls them hollow and layers on fresh sanctions.
The Independent UK · Jul 3 ‘We did not wait’: Venezuela leader defends earthquake response amid mounting criticism Interim leader praises Donald Trump and Marco Rubio for support
The Guardian - AU · Jul 3 ‘Ridiculous’ for US to maintain current Nato support, Trump warns ahead of alliance summit President says Washington’s relationship with Nato is ‘not reciprocal’ and ‘they were not there for us’ in Iran war
The Independent UK · Jul 2 These Trump White House staffers earn the most Several notable White House staffers earn close to $200,000 a year
The Independent UK · Jul 2 Iran war has created growing rift between Trump and Saudi Crown Prince: report The US is now considering reducing its military footprint in Saudi Arabia, a report claims
The Economic Times · Jul 1 'Iran's nuclear rights are non-negotiable': Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf says key commitments under MoU need to be fulfilled Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that the nation's nuclear rights are non-negotiable and will not proceed with further talks until key commitments from a US memorandum are met. These include ending the war in Lebanon and ensuring passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Ghalibaf emphasized Iran's adherence to…
The Times of India · Jul 1 'Not military maps, but maple trees': New book details how Trump signed off on Iran war, then ordered landscaping US President Donald Trump was actively pursuing nuclear diplomacy with Iran even as military plans for an attack were being finalised, according to a new book that offers a detailed account of how negotiations collapsed and strikes followed.
Latin Times · Jul 1 Cuba Issues New Warning as U.S. Tensions Escalate: 'We Will Respond With Full Force' The country's Foreign Minister also confirmed that diplomatic contacts between Havana and Washington continue but said they "show no progress"