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Lavrov warns Americans to flee Kyiv as Russia vows strikes
world14 hours ago

Lavrov warns Americans to flee Kyiv as Russia vows strikes

Russia told U.S. diplomats and other foreign citizens to evacuate Kyiv after Moscow said it would launch systematic and consistent strikes on Ukrainian military facilities and so-called decision-making centers, a warning Lavrov conveyed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The move follows stalled peace talks and highlights the ongoing threat to Kyiv amid Russia’s invasion, with U.S. officials saying talks aren’t ongoing but could resume if constructive; other leaders have suggested a possible end to the conflict, though fighting persists.

Rubio’s India visit signals a reset in US-India ties ahead of Quad talks
world4 days ago

Rubio’s India visit signals a reset in US-India ties ahead of Quad talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India for three days (Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur, Delhi) to discuss energy security, trade and defense with Indian officials ahead of the Quad foreign ministers meeting, seen as an effort to repair tense Modi-Trump-era ties and reaffirm Indo-Pacific commitments; the backdrop includes the DOJ dropping charges against Adani and a 30-day extension of a Russian oil waiver, moves viewed as boosting India relations amid ongoing energy and regional tensions (including India-Pakistan dynamics).

Rubio’s Cuba Gambit: A High-Stakes Push Toward Regime Change
world4 days ago

Rubio’s Cuba Gambit: A High-Stakes Push Toward Regime Change

Sen. Marco Rubio is central to a Trump-era strategy to topple Cuba’s 67-year-old regime through maximum pressure, including a naval show of force and claims that Havana menaces U.S. security. Supporters say Rubio now has the authority to pursue a long-held goal, while critics warn the approach could invite unintended confrontation and leaves unclear what comes after any potential regime change.

Strait of Hormuz tensions loom as Iran talks show slim progress amid Lebanon strikes
world4 days ago

Strait of Hormuz tensions loom as Iran talks show slim progress amid Lebanon strikes

CBS News’ live updates describe a tense Middle East moment: Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill two armed individuals and hit an ambulance center, part of a broader campaign that the WHO says has seen hundreds of health-care workers attacked and more than 1 million people displaced. Iran boasts transit through the Strait of Hormuz and pushes a tolling mechanism that Senator Rubio calls unacceptable, even as he notes slight progress in U.S.–Iran peace talks. Separately, the U.S. Navy paused a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to preserve munitions for Iran operations, House Republicans delay a war-powers vote, and Iraq condemns attacks launched from within its borders while Lebanon’s army affirms loyalty amid sanctions and Hezbollah tensions.

Rubio faults WHO timing on Ebola alert as US sharpens public-health cuts
world7 days ago

Rubio faults WHO timing on Ebola alert as US sharpens public-health cuts

Sen. Marco Rubio criticized the World Health Organization for being “a little late” to identify the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, as the US pursues aid while sweeping public-health cuts and aims to open clinics. The WHO warned of the outbreak’s scale and international concern, while experts defended the organization’s resource limits and cautioned that US public-health erosion could hinder future pandemic responses. The episode unfolds as the global health emergency persists and US health agencies undergo layoffs amidst ongoing preparedness debates.

Rubio: Trump may keep firing at the pope after Italy trip
politics17 days ago

Rubio: Trump may keep firing at the pope after Italy trip

In Rome, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed U.S. support for NATO, Italy, and the pope, while acknowledging President Trump may continue his social-media jabs at the pope; Rubio said Trump will act in America’s best interests and noted a planned NATO troop shift from Germany. He also met with Pope Francis and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, received documentation of his own Italian origins, and cited Western unity as a key theme of the visit.

Rubio seeks to reassure NATO as Germany troop cuts loom
politics17 days ago

Rubio seeks to reassure NATO as Germany troop cuts loom

In Rome, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio downplayed the planned withdrawal of about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, saying the move is already underway and not yet tied to broader decisions, while distancing it from Trump’s NATO criticisms. He warned that further reductions would depend on the president, amid European fears about the United States’ commitment to the alliance and its ability to project forces in Europe.