Politics & Diplomacy
Trump wants to “finish with Cuba” before leaving the White House and would “certainly consider” military action
In a radio interview, Donald Trump said he wants to resolve the Cuba question before his term ends in January…
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Marco Rubio
Middle East & North Africa
Rubio: “No need for major combat operations” against Iran – the “red lines” and the Europeans’ pressure
After the G7 meeting in Paris, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the economic campaign against Iran is so damaging…
Middle East & North Africa
Trump receives Qatar’s prime minister on Iran – what Doha is asking and why Rubio speaks of “outrageous” demands – sources
Trump meets Qatar’s prime minister at the White House on November 9. Doha reportedly proposes a two-phase plan; Rubio says…
Europe
G7 in Paris: Europe asks for a seat in the Ukraine talks – what Rubio said about security guarantees ahead of Abu Dhabi
G7 foreign ministers meet in Paris on November 9-10, where Europeans want to avoid being sidelined from the Ukraine talks.…
Asia-Pacific
US sanctions two Chinese state companies over military equipment for Cuba – Beijing’s response
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced measures against eight entities and two individuals over Cuba, including two Chinese state companies…
Politics & Diplomacy
US and Venezuela negotiating a status-of-forces agreement for American troops, sources say
The United States is negotiating a status-of-forces agreement with Venezuela that could support a long-term American presence, the New York…
Middle East & North Africa
Trump on Iran: “At some point we’ll have to hit them hard”, citing Pickaxe Mountain and “one or two sites” he says can be neutralised in 10 minutes
At a rally in Dubuque, Iowa, Trump said the US will have to “hammer” Iran at some point. A day…
Middle East & North Africa
Iran: US transports land in Israel, a Patriot heads to the Gulf, an RC-135W lands in Chania, and Trump speaks with Netanyahu
A series of US military moves in the Middle East is feeding assessments that Washington is preparing for possible new…
Politics & Diplomacy
G20 in Atlanta: no family photo because of Lavrov, and Sikorski calls for a Black Sea ceasefire for grain shipments
The G20 foreign ministers’ meeting opened in Atlanta without the customary family photo after European ministers refused to stand next…
Europe
US and Finland sign critical minerals framework and Technology Prosperity Deal in Washington
Secretary of State Rubio and Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen signed two memoranda in Washington on 29 October, covering critical minerals…
Politics & Diplomacy
Rubio to host G20 foreign ministers in Atlanta on 30-31 October, with freedom of navigation, energy and food security on the agenda
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will chair the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta on 30 and 31 October, ahead…
Politics & Diplomacy
Rubio: Venezuela’s electoral system must be replaced before any vote, as Machado returns home
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Venezuela's election machinery was built to rig votes and must be replaced first, a…