USA – A letter by a group of 50 lawmakers on Thursday to the Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanded a shift in US policy towards Cuba, as the country suffers from ongoing blockade. They warned that the current measures are worsening a deepening humanitarian crisis on the island. “We write with great urgency to […]
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Drones Spotted Over Fort Lesley J. McNair Where Pete Hegseth & Marco Rubio Reside
USA – Unidentified drones were spotted over Fort Lesley J. McNair, a military base in Washington, DC where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reside, according to a report on Wednesday. The sightings prompted a White House meeting and heightened security measures, according to the report. The drones were detected […]
Afghanistan Designated as State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention by US
AFGHANISTAN – Afghanistan was on Monday designated as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention, due to what the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said was ongoing practices of the Afghan government. “Today, I am designing Afghanistan as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention. The Taliban continues to use terrorist tactics, kidnapping individuals for ransom […]
US Wants the Haiti Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) Dissolved
USA – The United States wants the Haiti Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) dissolved by Feb. 7, according to the State Department. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the TPC must be dissolved “without corrupt actors seeking to interfere in Haiti’s path to elected governance for their own gains,” it said. He also reaffirmed US […]
Several Muslim Brotherhood Chapters Designated as Terror Groups by US
EGYPT – Several Muslim Brotherhood chapters from Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon were on Tuesday designated as terror groups by the US Department of State. “Today, as a first step in support of President Trump’s commitment to eliminate the capabilities and operations of Muslim Brotherhood chapters that pose a threat to the United States as described […]
Congressman Randy Fine Introduces Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act
USA – Republican Congressman Randy Fine on Monday introduced the Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act, seeking to authorize the annexation of Greenland and making it a US state. “By acquiring Greenland, we would prevent our adversaries from controlling the Arctic Region and secure our northern flank from Russia and China,” Fine said. The bill authorizes […]
US Plans to Buy Greenland; Marco Rubio
USA – The Secretary of State Marco Rubio have downplayed a military invasion, saying that the US plans to buy Greenland. Rubio made the remarks during a closed briefing, playing down the idea that the US could seize Greenland by force, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the discussions. Sen. Lindsey Graham […]
US Visitor Visa Travel Restrictions Imposed on 5 Individuals
USA – Under what the State Department calls the censorship of “American viewpoints,” 5 individuals were on Tuesday Dec. 23, placed on US visitor visa travel restrictions. “The State Department is taking decisive action against five individuals who have led organized efforts to coerce American platforms to censor, demonetize and suppress American viewpoints they oppose,” […]
Long-Term Security Guarantees to Ukraine Only After Peace Deal; Report
UKRAINE – According to a report on Wednesday, the US will only offer long-term security guarantees to Ukraine after a peace deal. According to sources, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told European counterparts during a call on Tuesday that President Donald Trump intends to negotiate long-term assurances to ensure Ukraine’s security, but only once […]
Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan Reflects National Interests; Ukrainian Delegation
USA – During the Geneva peace negotiations between American and Ukrainian delegation, a significant step was marked forward with Ukrainian delegation saying that they believe the current draft of Trump’s Ukraine peace plan reflects their national interests. The talks brought together US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump’s […]
Ukraine Peace Plan Leaked was Authored by US; Marco Rubio
USA – The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that the Ukraine peace plan leaked was authored by the US, after several lawmakers claimed he had privately described the document as a Russian “wish list.” Senators attending the Halifax International Security Forum said Rubio called them as he traveled to Geneva for […]
Venezuelan Cartel de los Soles Designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by US
USA – The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that the Venezuelan Cartel de los Soles will be designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (TFO). “Cartel de los Soles by and with other designated FTOs including Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel are responsible for terrorist violence throughout our hemisphere as […]