Cuba is a national security threat to the US, Rubio says

Cuba's foreign minister accused Rubio of trying to "instigate a military aggression".

Potential 2028 contenders are among those dismayed by the D.N.C. autopsy.

By Lisa Lerer

Iran Says the US’s Latest Proposal Has ‘Narrowed the Gaps’ - Bloomberg.com

Iran Says the US’s Latest Proposal Has ‘Narrowed the Gaps’  Bloomberg.com

Why NATO needs a Plan B

Mark Rutte is wrong to quash talk of one. The risks of the alliance unravelling are too great to ignore

Rubio sees ‘good signs’ US could reach deal with Iran

Pakistani mediators expected to travel to Tehran as diplomacy to end conflict intensifies

What happened under Trump this week

It was a busy one.

By Amber Phillips

Iran’s enriched uranium won’t leave the country, supreme leader says - The Times

Iran’s enriched uranium won’t leave the country, supreme leader says  The Times

Trump maintains pressure on Cuba as Rubio says diplomacy unlikely to resolve issues

U.S. President Donald Trump and America's top diplomat on Thursday again raised the spectre of U.S. military intervention in Cuba, a renewed threat that takes on greater weight a day after the administration announced criminal charges against the island's former leader, Raúl Castro.

US voices hope on Iran deal progress before Pakistan army chief visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope on Thursday of progress on ending the war with Iran, with mediator Pakistan’s army chief due to arrive in the Islamic republic for talks. The expected visit by Field Marshal Asim Munir, a powerful figure with a growing role in Pakistan’s foreign relations, comes a day after US President Donald Trump warned that negotiations to end the war were on the “borderline” between a deal and renewed strikes. “I believe the Pakistanis will be travelling to...

By Agence France-Presse

Middle East live: NATO allies to sound out US top diplomat after Trump Iran ire

NATO's European members will look to sound out US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on troop cuts by Washington Friday, as they seek to smooth over President Donald Trump's ire ahead of a July summit. The meeting of alliance foreign ministers in the Swedish city of Helsingborg comes after the US leader lashed out at Europe over its response to his war on Iran. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

By FRANCE 24

Rodrigo Paz announces changes in his government after denouncing an attempt at ‘destabilization’ before the OAS

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hardens his tone on the protests in Bolivia and links demonstrators to criminals and drug traffickers

By Caio Ruvenal,Patricia Caro

‘I have a thing called Iran’: Donald Trump says Mideast war may keep him from son Don Jr.’s wedding

Trump said he was conscious of how the media would cover it: ‘That's one I can't win on. If I do attend, I get killed. If I don't attend, I get killed’

By AFP

President Trump’s Pal Reveals White House is Swarming With Gnats That May Affect Fight Night

President Donald Trump‘s White House renovations have a very small but very annoying problem: gnats. After Trump tore up the grass in the White House Rose Garden in 2025 as part of his broader overhaul of the White House grounds, Ultimate Fighting Club CEO Dana White is now claiming the upgraded outdoor space came with […]

'If I do attend, I get killed': Trump says Iran war stopping him from attending son's wedding

Amid escalating Iran tensions, President Trump expressed uncertainty about attending his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding this weekend in the Bahamas. He joked about facing criticism from the "fake news" regardless of his attendance, citing security concerns and the difficult timing due to international developments.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Trump says he will ‘try and make’ son’s wedding, but timing ‘not good’

Rubio to tell NATO ministers Trump ‘very disappointed’ over Iran war stance - The Straits Times

Rubio to tell NATO ministers Trump ‘very disappointed’ over Iran war stance  The Straits Times

Marco Rubio vs JD Vance in 2028? Trump’s next MAGA heir battle may already be underway

Marco Rubio and JD Vance are drawing attention as possible 2028 Republican contenders after high-profile White House briefing appearances.

Iran could launch surprise attack against Gulf States, Israel, say officials

Warnings of a potential surprise Iranian attack on Gulf States and Israel come as US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disagree on how to proceed with Tehran.

"Bad Timing": Trump Says Iran War May Keep Him From Son's Wedding

Donald Trump Jr, 48, is set to tie the knot for the second time this weekend, marrying Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas, US media reported.

Oil prices gain as investors doubt breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks

US, Iran still at odds on key issues, but both sides report signs of progress

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a diplomatic solution would become unfeasible if Iran pushes through with plans to impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz

By Reuters

Rubio says toll system in Strait of Hormuz would make deal 'unfeasible' - The National

Rubio says toll system in Strait of Hormuz would make deal 'unfeasible'  The National

Rubio denounces NATO refusal to help on Iran ahead of alliance talks - News24

Rubio denounces NATO refusal to help on Iran ahead of alliance talks  News24

Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military action - Arab News

Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military action  Arab News

Rubio: Diplomacy Will Be Rendered 'Impossible' If Iran Enacts Hormuz Toll System

Rubio: Diplomacy Will Be Rendered 'Impossible' If Iran Enacts Hormuz Toll System Iran has been seeking to significantly expand the area around the Strait of Hormuz over which it claims military control by this week advancing the newly-created government agency of the "Persian Gulf Strait Authority". The agency quickly published a map proclaiming "Iranian armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km (8,800 sq miles) of the Hormuz waterway. Now, all transit through the st...

By Tyler Durden

Cuba accepted $100 million in US humanitarian aid: Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that Cuba has accepted $100 million in humanitarian assistance from the United States amid ongoing economic and humanitarian chall...

Trump says Iran war may keep him from son’s wedding

Donald Trump Jr, 48, is set to tie the knot for the second time this weekend, marrying Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas, US media reported. The post Trump says Iran war may keep him from son’s wedding appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah