Peru has agreed to join the U.S.-led “Shield of the Americas” coalition, strengthening cooperation with Washington and other regional governments in the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime. The development came during U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Lima, the final stop of his three-country South American tour. Rubio has made counter-narcotics […]
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he will ask Congress for $45 million in additional security funding for Ecuador, as Washington deepens cooperation with President Daniel Noboa’s government in the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime. U.S.-Ecuador Security Partnership Rubio made the announcement during his visit to Ecuador, where he praised the […]
The United States has declined to join a UK-led initiative imposing trade restrictions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, highlighting a growing policy difference between Washington and several of its traditional European allies over Israel’s settlement expansion. UK and Allies Target Settlement Trade The United Kingdom announced measures on September 8, 2026, alongside […]
Marco Rubio Formalises Civil Nuclear Partnership With Paraguay The United States and Paraguay have signed a Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding, marking a significant step in expanding bilateral cooperation on peaceful nuclear energy and strengthening long-term energy security. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana formalised the agreement […]
Israeli Prime Minister to Discuss Gaza, Iran and Regional Security Visit Includes Attendance at Senator Lindsey Graham’s Funeral Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is travelling to Washington, D.C. for high-level discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump as both leaders seek to address growing security challenges in the Middle East. The meeting at the White House […]
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to helping bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, saying Washington remains actively engaged in diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a lasting peace while continuing to support Ukraine’s sovereignty and security. Rubio’s remarks come as the Trump administration intensifies diplomatic outreach with European […]
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in a renewed diplomatic effort aimed at exploring possible pathways to end the war in Ukraine, as Washington seeks to revive stalled peace discussions despite continuing hostilities on the battlefield. The high-level meeting, taking place on the sidelines of regional […]
Rubio Says Washington Remains Open to Constructive Negotiations U.S. Reaffirms Support for Diplomacy Based on Compliance U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Washington remains open to constructive negotiations with Iran, while stressing that diplomacy can only succeed if commitments made during negotiations are fully honoured. Speaking on the current state of U.S.-Iran […]
Israel and Lebanon have signed a U.S.-brokered framework peace agreement following high-level negotiations in Washington, marking the most significant diplomatic breakthrough between the neighboring countries in decades. The agreement, announced on Friday, is intended to serve as a roadmap toward ending years of conflict and establishing long-term peace and security along the Israel-Lebanon border. The […]
Manama says diplomatic breakthrough and renewed maritime traffic will boost regional stability, energy security and economic confidence Bahrain has welcomed the preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at easing regional tensions, describing the diplomatic breakthrough as an important step toward restoring stability in the Gulf and ensuring the safe passage of commercial […]