‘Not an act of war’: Marco Rubio defends Venezuela operation at Senate hearing — what he said

‘Not an act of war’: Marco Rubio defends Venezuela operation at Senate hearing — what he said

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday, defending the Trump administration’s recent military actions in Venezuela and explaining the US posture on Iran.Rubio said the US operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was not an act of war and stressed that Washington does not plan further…

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Gaza ‘board of peace’: Donald Trump to chair; Rubio, Tony Blair & more tapped as members

Gaza ‘board of peace’: Donald Trump to chair; Rubio, Tony Blair & more tapped as members

US President Donald Trump on Friday announced the appointment of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former British prime minister Tony Blair as founding members of a new Gaza “board of peace.” Trump also named his special envoy Steve Witkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner, and World Bank President Ajay Banga to the seven-member “founding executive board,”…

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'A good conversation': Jaishankar holds call with US state secretary Rubio; discusses India-US trade, defence

‘A good conversation’: Jaishankar holds call with US state secretary Rubio; discusses India-US trade, defence | India News

NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a conversation with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, during which the two discussed a range of bilateral and strategic issues, including trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence and energy.Sharing details of the exchange in a post on X, Jaishankar said “Just concluded a good…

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Post-Maduro Venezuela: Military backs VP Delcy Rodríguez as interim president; tells people to resume normal activities

Post-Maduro Venezuela: Military backs VP Delcy Rodríguez as interim president; tells people to resume normal activities

Delcy Rodríguez (File photo) Venezuela’s military on Sunday said it recognised Delcy Rodriguez, deputy to ousted president Nicolas Maduro, as the country’s acting leader, after US forces extracted the former head of state to face trial.Defense minister Vladimir Padrino issued a statement endorsing a Supreme Court ruling that appointed Rodriguez as acting president for 90…

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Faster US visas? President Donald Trump unveils 'FIFA Pass' to help 2026 World Cup travellers

Faster US visas? President Donald Trump unveils ‘FIFA Pass’ to help 2026 World Cup travellers | Football News

President Donald Trump speaks (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) The Trump administration has unveiled a new program called “FIFA Pass” to expedite visa interviews for international visitors attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This initiative will facilitate faster visa appointment scheduling for individuals who have purchased World Cup tickets through FIFA.The program aims to balance strict immigration…

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