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Marco Rubio

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U.S. Secretary of State.

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"The problem with Iran would be some of the other people they would want to bring with them, some of whom have ties to the IRGC."
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"It could take 'a few days' to negotiate a deal."
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"Un condicionamiento ideológico y un modo de ejercer las tareas policiales con doble rasero se han convertido en síntomas evidentes de un declive de la civilización."
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"There is no issue with the players and support staff themselves, but we will not allow any individuals linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to be included in the delegation."
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"Iran's players will be welcome at the tournament but individuals with links to the IRGC could face entry restrictions."
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"The regime has hoarded fuel for decades and used it to power the Castros' private plane, security forces to suppress the Cuban population, keep hotels lit and bus people into fake protests or political stunts, all the while the Cubans have been suffering blackouts and waiting weeks to fill up their cars."
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"a completely open strait of Hormuz 'without tolls' if successful."
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"discussions would have to go beyond the nuclear issue for 'something meaningful' to be achieved."
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"The Secretary stressed that all commercial vessels should immediately comply with orders from U.S. forces as they seek to uphold peace and security in the Strait."
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"The Secretary stressed that all commercial vessels should immediately comply with orders from U.S. forces as they seek to uphold peace and security in the Strait."
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"Der Außenminister betonte, dass alle Handelsschiffe unverzüglich den Anweisungen der US-Streitkräfte Folge leisten sollten."
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"abandon all its nuclear weapons and any other weapons of mass destruction as well as ballistic missile programs in accordance with all relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions."
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"the guy doesn't sleep, which is a big problem."
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"Gaesa hoards the profits from its businesses for the benefit of a small elite as well as repressing anyone who dares to complain."
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"ultimately the answer in Venezuela is a free and fair democratic election"
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"No one’s been able to do a successful deal with Iran, but we’re gonna try."
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"I had no knowledge of them."
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"It's an international waterway. No country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on an international waterway. That's existing international law."
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"ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members due to the security situation in Beirut."
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"We continuously assess the security environment, and based on our latest review, we determined it prudent to reduce our footprint to essential personnel."
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"The Trump administration 'would love to see' the Cuban government fall after more than six decades of a one-party regime."
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"No country is allowed to impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, which he called 'an international waterway'."
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"The schedule remains subject to change."
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"the agreement will begin to put in place a framework for lasting peace and security."
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"Trump likely to visit India early next year."
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"Rubio urges Caribbean leaders to cooperate on gangs as Cuba worries grow."
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"Cuba's status quo is unacceptable and needs to change."
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"the move is tyranny in disguise."
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"it was not a U.S. government operation."
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"We’re not going to base our conclusions on what they’ve [Cuba] told us, and I’m very, very confident that we will know the full story of what happened here."
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"US was investigating the 'highly unusual' incident."
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"we are going to have our own information before drawing conclusions."
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"Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba."
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"discuss a range of regional priorities including Iran, Lebanon, and ongoing efforts to implement President Trump's 20-Point Peace Plan for Gaza"
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"Iran to be a state sponsor of wrongful detention."
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"We reiterate our call for Americans who are currently in Iran to leave immediately."
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"Iran designated as a state sponsor of wrongful detention."
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"When the Iranian regime seized power 47 years ago, Ayatollah Khomeini consolidated his control of power by endorsing the hostage taking of US embassy staff."
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"The Iranian regime must stop taking hostages and release all Americans unjustly detained in Iran, steps that could end this designation and associated actions."
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"When the Iranian regime seized power 47 years ago, Ayatollah Khomeini consolidated his control of power by endorsing the hostage taking of U.S. embassy staff."
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"The Iranian regime must stop taking hostages and release all Americans unjustly detained in Iran, steps that could end this designation and associated actions."
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"No American should travel to Iran for any reason."
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"No American should travel to Iran for any reason."
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"If Iran does not stop, we will be forced to consider additional measures, including a potential geographic travel restriction on the use of US passports to, through, or from Iran."
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"The Iranian regime must stop taking hostages and release all Americans unjustly detained in Iran, steps that could end this designation and associated actions."
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"Today, I am designating Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention."
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"The Iranian regime must stop taking hostages and release all Americans unjustly detained in Iran, steps that could end this designation."
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"In order to have peace, you have to avoid that, and the best way to avoid it is to have a strong Lebanese government that can actually control the country, that Hezbollah is no longer an armed threat to Israel or to the Lebanese state."
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"planned Israeli action against Iran prompted US strikes"
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"We knew that going in would be a factor."
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"We knew that if we didn’t pre-emptively go after them before they launched those attacks, we would suffer higher casualties."
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""Our number one priority is the safety and security of American citizens everywhere in the world.""
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""the hardest hits are yet to come from the U.S. military""
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"the United States will not deliberately target a school."
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"We would have no interest and frankly no incentive to target civilian infrastructure."
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"We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action, we knew that that would precipitate an attack against American forces..."
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"We knew that if Iran was attacked—and we believe they would be attacked—that they would immediately come after us."
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"We’ve had a couple instances in which we have planes in the air, and on the way, and unfortunately, the airspace gets closed, and they have to turn back around."
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"Our number one priority is the safety and the security of American citizens everywhere in the world."
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"Please do not rely on the U.S. government for assisted departure or evacuation at this time."
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"the U.S. would not deliberately target a school."
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"We hope to sign, I don't know, 30, 40, how many? Fifty? Well, this is number one. We'll always remember this one… and we think we've picked the perfect partner."
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"Delcy Rodríguez podría enfrentar un destino similar al de Maduro si no se alineaba con las exigencias de Estados Unidos."
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"A drone, unfortunately, struck a parking lot adjacent to the chancellery building and set off a fire in that place."
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"We have identified and continue to identify charter flights, military flight options and expanded commercial flight options, meaning working with the airlines to send bigger airplanes with more seats."
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"To begin with, no presidential administration has ever accepted the War Powers Act as constitutional – not Republican presidents, not Democratic presidents."
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"U.S. launched the wave of attacks on Saturday morning because Israel had located Khamenei."
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"Iran was run by 'religious fanatic lunatics'."
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"US forces 'would not deliberately target a school.'"
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"The administration knew energy prices would be an issue."
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"It was abundantly clear that if Iran came under attack by anyone, the United States or Israel or anyone, they were going to respond."
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"The Department of War would be investigating that if that was our strike, and I would refer your question to them."
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"The Department of War would be investigating that if that was our strike, and I would refer your question to them."
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"the US launched the strike on Iran because it expected to be targeted after the Israeli attack."
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"The Department of War would be investigating that if that was our strike, and I would refer your question to them."
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"The Department of War would be investigating that if that was our strike, and I would refer your question to them."
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"The Department of War would be investigating that if that was our strike, and I would refer your question to them."
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"an emergency existed that required the immediate sale to Israel."
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"It’s not easy in a world where there is a lot of pressure to change that recognition and to break those ties, but you have always stood firm."
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"an emergency existed that required the immediate sale to Israel."
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"The Secretary of State has determined and provided detailed justification that an emergency exists that requires the immediate sale to the Government of Israel of the above defence articles and defence services is in the national security interests of the United States."
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"The Secretary of State has determined and provided detailed justification that an emergency exists that requires the immediate sale to the Government of Israel of the above defense articles and defense services is in the national security interests of the United States."
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"an emergency existed that required the immediate sale to Israel."
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"The Secretary of State has determined and provided detailed justification that an emergency exists that requires the immediate sale to the Government of Israel of the above defense articles and defense services is in the national security interests of the United States."
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"We can have the planes lined up to go, but we can't get them to land because we don't have the permissions to land there."
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"We’ve had a couple instances in which we have planes in the air, and on the way, and unfortunately, the airspace gets closed, and they have to turn back around."
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"At a time when we have learned that an ally, when you need them, may not be there for you, these are countries that have been there for us."
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"A drone struck a parking lot adjacent to the US consulate building in Dubai."
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"The United States will not tolerate hostage diplomacy."
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"I want everyone to know your military is getting the job done."
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"We're going to continue to hold the Iranian regime and all other regimes accountable for these practices."
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"People are going to have to go and get it."
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"US will focus counterterrorism efforts on left-wing groups, Rubio says."
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"We knew that going in would be a factor."
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"Otero Alcántara's only 'crime' was refusing to stay silent and using his art to demand the basic freedoms everyday Cubans have been denied for almost seven decades."
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"We reject any notion of equivalence: Hamas is a terrorist organization that committed unspeakable atrocities."
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"the US always remains open to a diplomatic solution"
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"It needs to change dramatically because it is the only chance that it has to improve the quality of life for its people."
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"confirmed a drone struck a parking lot adjacent to the US consulate building in Dubai."
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"would not deliberately target a school."
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"US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis."
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"a drone struck a parking lot adjacent to the US consulate building in Dubai."
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"the Trump administration would 'love' to see a Cuban regime change, but cautioned that 'does not mean we are going to provoke it directly.'"
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"Push allies to blacklist Iran's Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah."
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"true authoritarian nature of Ortega's rule"
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"the people in charge in Iran were "not ready to make a deal"."
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"today, after more than a year of captivity in Afghanistan, Dennis Coyle is on his way home"
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"President (Donald) Trump is committed to ending unjust detentions overseas – Dennis joins over 100 Americans who have been freed in the past 15 months under his second term in office."
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"The Taliban continues to use terrorist tactics, kidnapping individuals for ransom or to seek policy concessions."
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"The Taliban continues to use terrorist tactics, kidnapping individuals for ransom or to seek policy concessions."
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"I have two jobs. I am the secretary of state of the United States and the president's national security advisor."
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"He's someone I've known for a long time. We've worked closely together but not on this, and there's not a single person claiming otherwise."
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"I had no knowledge that former Florida congressman David Rivera was lobbying on behalf of Venezuela’s government."
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"Rivera, like him, is 'a vociferous anti-communist voice ... one of the leading voices against the Castro regime' and 'a strong anti-Maduro voice.'"
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"podría estar sucediendo algo en Venezuela"
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"no habría tomado ninguna medida posterior en este asunto"
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"I'm not there to make them happy."
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"We can achieve all of our objectives without ground troops."
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"US wants a global plan to keep Strait of Hormuz open after war ends"
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""That's a lie. And I saw him say that. And it's unfortunate he would say that because he knows that's not true and that's not what he was told.""
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""If we need something for America and it's American, we're going to keep it for America first.""
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"The reason why Cuba doesn't have oil and fuel is because they want it for free."
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"You need to change the people in charge, you need to change the system that runs the country, and you need to change the economic model that it's following."
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"la Casa Blanca quiere nuevos líderes en Cuba."
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"That’s not a very good arrangement."
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"US can see 'finish line' on Iran war."
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"We can see the finish line. It’s not today, it’s not tomorrow, but it is coming."
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"There are messages being exchanged, there are talks going on. There is the potential for direct meeting at some point."
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"We can see the finish line. It’s not today, it’s not tomorrow, but it is coming."
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"There are messages being exchanged, there are talks going on. There is the potential for direct meeting at some point."
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"Ultimately, that’s a decision for the president to make, and he’ll have to make it."
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"we are going to have to reexamine whether or not this alliance that has served this country well for a while is still serving that purpose."
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"We can see the ​finish line. It’s not today, it’s not tomorrow, but it is coming."
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"Messages are being ​exchanged, talks are going on. There is the potential for a direct meeting at some point."
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"we are going ​to have to reexamine whether or not this alliance that has served ​this country well ⁠for a while is still serving that purpose."
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"We can see the finish line. It's not today, it's not tomorrow, but it is coming."
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"There are messages being exchanged, there are talks going on. There is the potential for direct meeting at some point."
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"Ultimately, that's a decision for the president to make, and he'll have to make it."
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"But I do think, unfortunately, we are going to have to reexamine whether or not this alliance that has served this country well for a while is still serving that purpose."
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"We can see the finish line. It's not today, it's not tomorrow, but it is coming."
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"Ultimately, that's a decision for the president to make, and he'll have to make it."
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"We can see the finish line. It's not today, it's not tomorrow, but it is coming."
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"Washington podría reconsiderar su relación con la OTAN una vez que termine la guerra contra Irán."
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""I think there's no doubt, unfortunately, after this conflict is concluded we are going to have to re-examine that relationship.""
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"He said that this would be illegal and unacceptable."
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"Ultimately, there will have to be a transition phase. There will have to be free and fair elections in Venezuela, and that point has to come"
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"There's been progress made in those talks, but not finality yet. We're hoping that will happen very shortly."
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"You cannot fix their economy if you don’t change their system of government."
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"We can see the finish line."
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"Last night, the niece and grand niece of deceased Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qasem Soleimani were arrested."
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"Soleimani Afshar is an outspoken supporter of the totalitarian, terrorist regime in Iran."
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"Until recently, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were green card holders living lavishly in the United States."
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"The State Department said Rubio revoked their residency status, also known as a green card."
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"Until recently, Hamideh Suleimani Afshar and her daughter were green card holders living lavishly in the United States."
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"The administration would not allow foreign nationals who express support for groups considered adversarial to US interests to maintain residency in the country."
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"Afshar is the niece of deceased Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani. She is also an outspoken supporter of the Iranian regime who celebrated attacks on Americans and referred to our country as the 'Great Satan.'"
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"We are relieved that this American is now freed and are working to support her safe departure from Iraq."
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""We are relieved that this American is now free and are working to support her safe departure from Iraq.""
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"we’re going to have to reexamine the value of NATO."
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"We are relieved that this American is now free and are working to support her safe departure from Iraq."
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"We will conduct a full review of NATO after the war."
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"We are relieved that this American is now free and are working to support her safe departure from Iraq."
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"China’s decision to detain or otherwise impede Panama-flagged vessels engaged in lawful trade destabilizes supply chains, raises costs, and erodes confidence in the global trading system."
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"condemned China for detaining Panama-flagged vessels, calling the actions a threat to global trade."
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"Your success is our success."
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"We will not tolerate its assault on state sovereignty."
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"the US had no option other than to join the attack."
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Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe Reuters

April 9, 2026

Trump criticises Nato as alliance chief describes meeting as 'very frank'

The US president says Nato "wasn't there when we needed them" during the Iran war.

April 9, 2026

'Talks were almost dead': Pakistan's last-ditch effort to secure Iran war truce - Reuters

'Talks were almost dead': Pakistan's last-ditch effort to secure Iran war truce Reuters

April 8, 2026

Evangelicals amplify Trump's religious framing of Iran war - Reuters

Evangelicals amplify Trump's religious framing of Iran war Reuters

April 8, 2026

Panama asks China for respect after ship detentions tied to ports ruling - Reuters

Panama asks China for respect after ship detentions tied to ports ruling Reuters

April 8, 2026

Trump meets NATO chief as Iran war strains alliance - Reuters

Trump meets NATO chief as Iran war strains alliance Reuters

April 8, 2026

UK's Starmer heads to the Gulf to discuss Strait of Hormuz reopening - Reuters

UK's Starmer heads to the Gulf to discuss Strait of Hormuz reopening Reuters

April 8, 2026

US journalist Shelly Kittleson to be released after kidnap in Iraq, militia says

Kataib Hezbollah says the release comes on condition that she leave Iraq immediately.

April 7, 2026

Vice President Vance visits Hungary to boost Orban ahead of pivotal election - Reuters

Vice President Vance visits Hungary to boost Orban ahead of pivotal election Reuters

April 7, 2026

JD Vance due in Hungary to back Orban's re-election bid

The US vice-president's visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.

April 7, 2026

US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian ​general Qasem ​Soleimani

The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.

April 4, 2026

Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts

US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.

April 3, 2026

When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration's timelines

Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict - only to then shift their estimates.

April 3, 2026

Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis - reuters.com

Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis reuters.com

April 3, 2026

Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants - reuters.com

Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants reuters.com

April 3, 2026

Vance to visit Hungary, meet with Orban next week ahead of election - Reuters

Vance to visit Hungary, meet with Orban next week ahead of election Reuters

April 2, 2026

US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez

It is the latest sign of warming relations between the US and Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro was seized in a commando raid.

April 2, 2026

In prime-time address, Trump tells wary public Iran goals nearly achieved - Reuters

In prime-time address, Trump tells wary public Iran goals nearly achieved Reuters

April 1, 2026

A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed - Reuters

A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed Reuters

April 1, 2026

What do Trump's latest comments on leaving Nato mean for the alliance?

Trump has criticised Nato members for showing a lack of support for US objectives in Iran.

April 1, 2026

US Vice President Vance spoke to intermediaries about Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, source says - Reuters

US Vice President Vance spoke to intermediaries about Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, source says Reuters

April 1, 2026

UK's Starmer, asked about Trump's NATO comments, says he will act in Britain's interest - Reuters

UK's Starmer, asked about Trump's NATO comments, says he will act in Britain's interest Reuters

April 1, 2026

Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war - Reuters

Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war Reuters

April 1, 2026

Trump says the US could end the Iran war in two to three weeks - Reuters

Trump says the US could end the Iran war in two to three weeks Reuters

March 31, 2026

Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount - Reuters

Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount Reuters

March 31, 2026

At least 16 killed and thousands displaced by gang attack in rural Haiti

The attack happened in the Artibonite region, where members of the Gran Grif gang have targeted locals in the past.

March 31, 2026

White House says no change in Cuba policy after Russian tanker waiver - Reuters

White House says no change in Cuba policy after Russian tanker waiver Reuters

March 30, 2026

Russian oil tanker reaches Cuba after Trump appears to loosen blockade

The tanker has reached Cuban waters just hours after Donald Trump said he had "no problem" with it.

March 30, 2026

Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working

One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective.

March 29, 2026

Two Cuba-bound aid ships found days after disappearing

The crew are safe and will complete their mission, a spokesman for the organisers said.

March 28, 2026

Twelve US troops wounded in Iran strike on base in Saudi Arabia, US official says - Reuters

Twelve US troops wounded in Iran strike on base in Saudi Arabia, US official says Reuters

March 27, 2026

Marco Rubio joins G7 talks with focus on Iran war

It is the secretary of state's first foreign trip since the conflict began last month.

March 27, 2026

Oil price falls as Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations

Tehran has rejected claims of talks, with one official questioning the US's diplomatic credibility.

March 25, 2026

Marco Rubio testifies in former housemate's Maduro lobbying trial

Rubio's former housemate is charged with illegally trying to influence the first Trump administration on behalf of the Venezuelan government.

March 24, 2026

US detainee Dennis Coyle released by Taliban after more than a year

The US declared Taliban-run Afghanistan as a state-sponsor of wrongful detention in early March.

March 24, 2026

Rubio to attend G7 meeting in France to discuss Ukraine and Middle East, State Dept says - Reuters

Rubio to attend G7 meeting in France to discuss Ukraine and Middle East, State Dept says Reuters

March 24, 2026

Cuba is ready for any potential attack from US amid oil blockade, envoy says - Reuters

Cuba is ready for any potential attack from US amid oil blockade, envoy says Reuters

March 22, 2026

BBC in Cuba as island plunged into darkness

More than 10 million people are enduring power cuts after Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed again.

March 22, 2026

Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz oil blockade - Reuters

Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz oil blockade Reuters

March 22, 2026

Ukraine says talks to resolve war will continue in US on Sunday - Reuters

Ukraine says talks to resolve war will continue in US on Sunday Reuters

March 21, 2026

Ros Atkins on... Trump's mixed messages on the war

The BBC’s Analysis Editor looks at President Trump’s mixed messages on the war with Iran.

March 19, 2026

Trump compares attack on Iran to Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japanese PM

In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister, US President Donald Trump was asked why he didn't inform allies about his plan to attack Iran.

March 19, 2026

US detects drones over base where Rubio, Hegseth live, Washington Post reports - Reuters

US detects drones over base where Rubio, Hegseth live, Washington Post reports Reuters

March 19, 2026

Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia?

After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.

March 17, 2026

Rubio tells US diplomats to push allies to blacklist Iran's Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah - Reuters

Rubio tells US diplomats to push allies to blacklist Iran's Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah Reuters

March 16, 2026

Trump says talks with Cuba ongoing, action possible after Iran - Reuters

Trump says talks with Cuba ongoing, action possible after Iran Reuters

March 16, 2026

'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war

The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.

March 15, 2026

Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran

BBC Security Brief's Mikey Kay breaks down why Kharg Island is so strategically important for Tehran.

March 14, 2026

Cuba says it will release 51 prisoners in the coming days

Havana says it is in talks with Washington as no fuel has entered the island in three months.

March 13, 2026

Pope Leo says Christians who start wars should go to confession - Reuters

Pope Leo says Christians who start wars should go to confession Reuters

March 13, 2026

Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war

BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.

March 12, 2026

EU and UK demand Israel stop surge in West Bank settler violence since Iran war

Six Palestinians have been killed during attacks by settlers in the West Bank since the start of Israel's war, the UN says.

March 11, 2026

Boeing signs $289 million Israel contract for 5,000 smart bombs, source says - Reuters

Boeing signs $289 million Israel contract for 5,000 smart bombs, source says Reuters

March 10, 2026

Rising prices, mixed messages: Iran war is fraught with political risk for Trump

The war's price, measured in damage to the economy and in political costs to Trump, is still coming into view.

March 10, 2026

Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war - Reuters

Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war Reuters

March 10, 2026

Trump on Cuba: May or may not be a "friendly takeover" - Reuters

Trump on Cuba: May or may not be a "friendly takeover" Reuters

March 9, 2026

Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk

The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude

March 9, 2026

Trump tells NY Post he is 'nowhere near' deciding to send troops to Iran to secure nuclear stockpile - Reuters

Trump tells NY Post he is 'nowhere near' deciding to send troops to Iran to secure nuclear stockpile Reuters

March 9, 2026

Watch: Why the Iran war is pushing up oil prices

As turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than $100 a barrel on Monday.

March 9, 2026

Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf

The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.

March 9, 2026

Iran conflict forces Asian central banks into sharp policy rethink - Reuters

Iran conflict forces Asian central banks into sharp policy rethink Reuters

March 9, 2026

'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief

UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.

March 8, 2026

Trump tells Britain he does not need its help to win Iran war - Reuters

Trump tells Britain he does not need its help to win Iran war Reuters

March 7, 2026

As Iran's retaliation began, US officials scrambled to arrange evacuations - Reuters

As Iran's retaliation began, US officials scrambled to arrange evacuations Reuters

March 7, 2026

Trump says Cuba negotiating deal with him and Rubio - Reuters

Trump says Cuba negotiating deal with him and Rubio Reuters

March 7, 2026

Trump announces new military coalition to 'eradicate cartels' in Western Hemisphere - Reuters

Trump announces new military coalition to 'eradicate cartels' in Western Hemisphere Reuters

March 7, 2026

Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says - Reuters

Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says Reuters

March 7, 2026

Days after Iran strikes, Trump hosts Latin American leaders with China in focus - Reuters

Days after Iran strikes, Trump hosts Latin American leaders with China in focus Reuters

March 7, 2026

China spent years building ties in Latin America. Can Trump make room for the US?

US President Donald Trump will meet with ideologically-aligned Latin American leaders to try and counter China's influence in the region.

March 7, 2026

US skips congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel - Reuters

US skips congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel Reuters

March 7, 2026

After Iran, will Trump turn his eyes to Cuba?

During a White House event with the Inter Miami CF soccer team, the US president said the island was “ready to fall”.

March 6, 2026

College sports needs Congress to fix NIL, Trump says, while promising executive order - Reuters

College sports needs Congress to fix NIL, Trump says, while promising executive order Reuters

March 6, 2026

Inside Venezuela's political transition two months after Maduro's ousting

The BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US.

March 6, 2026

Trump sets his sights on crisis-hit Cuba after Iran action

The US president has claimed the Cuban authorities “want to make a deal so bad”.

March 6, 2026

Rubbish piles and cooking with firewood - fuel shortages push Cubans to breaking point

The BBC's Will Grant spoke to several Cubans as the country grapples with severe electricity shortages, which is attributed in part to US sanctions.

March 6, 2026

From killing her dog to luxury jets: Six times Kristi Noem made headlines

Noem boosted deportations during her first year, but her controversies reportedly frustrated Trump.

March 6, 2026

Exclusive: US investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike, sources say - Reuters

Exclusive: US investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike, sources say Reuters

March 6, 2026

Trump celebrates Messi, revels in Inter Miami’s “good looks” - Reuters

Trump celebrates Messi, revels in Inter Miami’s “good looks” Reuters

March 6, 2026

Trump: want to finish Iran then Cuba 'question of time' - Reuters

Trump: want to finish Iran then Cuba 'question of time' Reuters

March 5, 2026

US House rejects war powers resolution, backs Trump on Iran war - Reuters

US House rejects war powers resolution, backs Trump on Iran war Reuters

March 5, 2026

Israeli evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs sparks panic

Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold, as Israel steps up its strikes across Lebanon.

March 5, 2026

Majority of US Senate votes to block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, voting continues - Reuters

Majority of US Senate votes to block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, voting continues Reuters

March 4, 2026

Top Republican in Congress shrugs off economic risks of Iran war ahead of U.S. midterms - Reuters

Top Republican in Congress shrugs off economic risks of Iran war ahead of U.S. midterms Reuters

March 4, 2026

'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes

Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.

March 4, 2026

US Senate to vote on Trump's war powers as Iran conflict continues

The measure, which is not expected to pass, would require the withdrawal of US forces from the operation until approved by Congress.

March 4, 2026

Pentagon's Hegseth says Trump got 'last laugh' as US kills Iranian leader of Trump assassination plot - Reuters

Pentagon's Hegseth says Trump got 'last laugh' as US kills Iranian leader of Trump assassination plot Reuters

March 4, 2026

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, frontrunner to be Iran's supreme leader? - Reuters

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, frontrunner to be Iran's supreme leader? Reuters

March 4, 2026

US lawmakers set to vote on war powers as Iran conflict widens - Reuters

US lawmakers set to vote on war powers as Iran conflict widens Reuters

March 4, 2026

Pentagon identifies first US soldiers killed in Iran war - Reuters

Pentagon identifies first US soldiers killed in Iran war Reuters

March 3, 2026

Exclusive: US turns up heat on Venezuela with threat to indict new leader Delcy Rodriguez - Reuters

Exclusive: US turns up heat on Venezuela with threat to indict new leader Delcy Rodriguez Reuters

March 3, 2026

Authorities put down limited fire in vicinity of US consulate in Dubai after drone strike, media office says - Reuters

Authorities put down limited fire in vicinity of US consulate in Dubai after drone strike, media office says Reuters

March 3, 2026

Too early to tell scope of Iran strikes, Trump tells Congress

In a letter to Congress, the US president says that the threat from Iran had become "untenable".

March 3, 2026

Trump says he ordered strike on Iran over attack fears - Reuters

Trump says he ordered strike on Iran over attack fears Reuters

March 3, 2026

China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end - Reuters

China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end Reuters

March 3, 2026

US says it is facilitating Mideast charter flights for Americans amid criticism over Iran - Reuters

US says it is facilitating Mideast charter flights for Americans amid criticism over Iran Reuters

March 3, 2026

US nationals urged to leave Middle East as conflict spreads

The US State Department says Americans should "depart now via commercial means" as strikes continue.

March 3, 2026

Russia raises alarm over conflict's impact on Bushehr nuclear plant in Iran - Reuters

Russia raises alarm over conflict's impact on Bushehr nuclear plant in Iran Reuters

March 3, 2026

Trump's Asian allies fear Iran war will sap defences against China - Reuters

Trump's Asian allies fear Iran war will sap defences against China Reuters

March 3, 2026

Oil and gas prices rise on new Iran threat to Gulf shipping

Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

March 3, 2026

Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi - Reuters

Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi Reuters

March 3, 2026

Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years - Reuters

Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years Reuters

March 3, 2026

Melania Trump chairs UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict amid Iran strikes

It is the first time the spouse of any world leader has presided over a UN Security Council meeting.

March 3, 2026

Rubio says planned Israeli action against Iran prompted US strikes - Reuters

Rubio says planned Israeli action against Iran prompted US strikes Reuters

March 2, 2026

Lebanese prime minister says Lebanon will ban Hezbollah's military activities - Reuters

Lebanese prime minister says Lebanon will ban Hezbollah's military activities Reuters

March 2, 2026

Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack US first, sources say - Reuters

Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack US first, sources say Reuters

March 2, 2026

Exclusive: Prior to Iran attacks, CIA assessed Khamenei could be replaced by hardline IRGC elements if killed, sources say - Reuters

Exclusive: Prior to Iran attacks, CIA assessed Khamenei could be replaced by hardline IRGC elements if killed, sources say Reuters

February 28, 2026

What we know about the joint US-Israel attack on Iran

Iran has retaliated with a missile barrage towards Israel, while explosions have been heard in Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

February 28, 2026

Iran designated as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, Rubio says - Reuters

Iran designated as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, Rubio says Reuters

February 27, 2026

Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran after latest talks on nuclear programme

President Trump said he was not happy with Iran's stance, but had not yet decided whether to attack.

February 27, 2026

Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba, says Rubio in talks - Reuters

Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba, says Rubio in talks Reuters

February 27, 2026

Trump says of Iran: Sometimes you have to use force - Reuters

Trump says of Iran: Sometimes you have to use force Reuters

February 27, 2026

Rubio will travel to Israel next week amid Iran tensions - Reuters

Rubio will travel to Israel next week amid Iran tensions Reuters

February 27, 2026

UK withdraws embassy staff from Iran temporarily - Reuters

UK withdraws embassy staff from Iran temporarily Reuters

February 27, 2026

IAEA report says Iran must allow inspections, points at Isfahan - Reuters

IAEA report says Iran must allow inspections, points at Isfahan Reuters

February 27, 2026

Exclusive: Druzhba pipeline carried Ukrainian and Russian oil before attack, sources say - Reuters

Exclusive: Druzhba pipeline carried Ukrainian and Russian oil before attack, sources say Reuters

February 27, 2026

Blackouts and emergency aid: Why the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet

Will a worsening internal crisis create the conditions for the Cuban Revolution to unravel from within?

February 27, 2026

American citizen among those killed in Cuba boat shooting, US official says

Cuba has accused those on board of planning "an infiltration with terrorist aims” and firing first.

February 26, 2026

AfD hails court injunction on 'extremist' label as victory

The ruling is temporary, but party co-leader Alice Weidel has already described it as a "major victory".

February 26, 2026

Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat by border guard, Cuba says

Six other passengers were wounded in the incident, which took place near an island on Cuba's northern coast.

February 25, 2026

Rubio urges Caribbean leaders to cooperate on gangs as Cuba worries grow - Reuters

Rubio urges Caribbean leaders to cooperate on gangs as Cuba worries grow Reuters

February 25, 2026

Watch: Iran, Olympics and partisan divisions among takeaways from Trump speech

The US president's speech to Congress included spats with political rivals and special guests.

February 25, 2026

Who is Abigail Spanberger, the Democrat set to give State of the Union response

The rebuttal - first delivered in 1966 - is often given by rising stars in the opposition party.

February 24, 2026

Hong Kong lodges 'strong protest' after Panama takes control of canal ports

Last month, Panama's Supreme Court cancelled the contracts of a Hong Kong based firm that allowed it to operate the ports.

February 24, 2026

US partially evacuates Beirut embassy amid rising Iran tensions

The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the embassy in Beirut after a security review.

February 23, 2026

Italian region resists US pressure to curb use of Cuban doctors - Reuters

Italian region resists US pressure to curb use of Cuban doctors Reuters

February 23, 2026

US pulling non-essential staff from embassy in Beirut amid Iran tensions - Reuters

US pulling non-essential staff from embassy in Beirut amid Iran tensions Reuters

February 23, 2026

Pezeshkian says Iran will not bow to pressure amid US nuclear talks - Reuters

Pezeshkian says Iran will not bow to pressure amid US nuclear talks Reuters

February 21, 2026

UK foreign minister to meet Rubio amid tensions over joint air base - Reuters

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February 20, 2026

Trump's foreign policy dilemma laid bare by Iran tensions

The president’s calls for peace and willingness to exert military power can at times feel like competing impulses.

February 20, 2026

Indonesia secures 19% tariff deal with US, palm oil and other commodities exempt - Reuters

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February 20, 2026