WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – A stark warning from President Donald Trump Friday to Ukraine and Russia, telling the two countries that the U.S. may soon walk away from peace negotiations if progress doesn’t happen soon. “If for some reason, one of the two parties makes it very difficult, we’re just going to say you’re foolish,…
Pope Francis had a visit Sunday from the Vatican secretary of state as he continued his recovery from double pneumonia, but again skipped his weekly noon blessing to avoid even a brief public appearance from the hospital. (AP Video by Paolo Santalucia) Source link
WASHINGTON (AP) — An Air Force plane carrying Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman, Sen. Jim Risch, to Germany for the Munich Security Conference was forced to return to Washington late Thursday after developing a mechanical issue. “This evening, en route from Washington to Munich, the plane on which…
Beijing has altered Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Chinese name, prompting questions over whether the Chinese Communist Party is dropping its sanctions against America’s top diplomat. Newsweek reached out to the U.S. State Department by email for comment. Why It Matters Rubio’s appointment has widely been seen as a sign that President Donald Trump plans…
U.S. Representative Michael Cloud SAN ANTONIO, Texas – U.S. Representative District 27 Michael Cloud met Mark Swidan this morning. Congressman Cloud presented to Swidan House Resolution 90. Cloud led this bipartisan letter urging Secretary Of State Antony Blinken to prioritize Swidan’s case in all dealings with China. The resolution calling on his release from China passed in the House unanimously last…
As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his new administration, some of his closest allies are skeptical about his potential choice for secretary of state. Reports began floating earlier this week that U.S. Senator Marco Rubio of Florida is expected to be appointed as Trump’s top diplomat in the coming days. Rubio, 53, would be the…
Nov 12, 2024 08:24 AM IST Over the past week, Marco Rubio has emerged as a leading contender to head US diplomacy, with former ambassador to Germany Ric Grenell also in the running. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Florida Senator Marco Rubio as secretary of state. A Republican, Marco Rubio has served as…
File photo: US President Joe Biden (Picture credit: AP) The United States is reportedly urging Israel to exercise caution while responding to Iran‘s recent escalation of launching approximately 200 ballistic missiles on Tuesday night.During consultations following Iran’s missile launch, US President Joe Biden and G7 leaders have stressed the importance of a “proportionate” response. Biden…
Hong Kong is facing more political and economic pressure in the wake of intensifying tensions between China and the United States. Shortly after an unjustified business alert by Washington over the perceived threats arising from the city’s national security laws, the government’s overseas trade offices in the US are also bracing for possible restrictions under…