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

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.

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

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Marco Rubio calls India ‘great partner’ ahead of key visit, pushes for stronger energy ties

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed the United States' desire to expand energy ties with India, highlighting historic US production and export levels. Ahead of his visit, Rubio emphasized India's role as a "great partner" and discussed potential opportunities, including Venezuelan oil, to address energy price concerns.

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India great partner, ready to expand energy exports: US Secretary of State Rubio

US ready to sell as much energy as India wants, says state secretary Marco Rubio ahead of visit

Marco Rubio described India as a "great ally and partner", and said that his visit was important as it would give him a chance to meet Quad ministers.

Many NATO members ‘not spending enough’ to support Ukraine: NATO chief - The Straits Times

Many NATO members ‘not spending enough’ to support Ukraine: NATO chief  The Straits Times

'India Great Ally, Want To Sell As Much Energy As They'll Buy': Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio's comments come at a time when US refineries have experienced a massive surge in Venezuelan heavy crude oil arrivals.

Many NATO members 'not spending enough' to support Ukraine: NATO chief

Mark Rutte had proposed last week that allies dedicate 0.25 per cent of their GDP to Ukraine.

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

'Good signs' emerging in Iran talks but US has alternatives: Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there are 'good signs' in ongoing negotiations with Iran but warns Washington has 'other options' if diplomacy fails. 'There are some good...