French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot welcomed the Lebanon-Israel framework agreement during a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The agreement matters because it aims to reduce border tensions and support Lebanese sovereignty. Lebanon, Israel, and regional partners are directly affected by its implementation. France’s Foreign Ministry said Barrot and Rubio praised the […]
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Putin says Alaska summit produced no deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin said no formal agreement was reached during his August summit with US President Donald Trump in Alaska. His remarks contradict months of suggestions from senior Russian officials that the meeting had produced a framework for ending the war in Ukraine. The statement adds fresh uncertainty to future diplomatic efforts aimed at […]
Trump likely to visit India early next year, Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump is likely to visit India early next year. The proposed visit comes as both countries work to finalise a bilateral trade agreement. The trip could help strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between Washington and New Delhi. Rubio told Indian news agency IANS that preparations for […]
US brokers Israel, Lebanon framework agreement
Israel and Lebanon have signed a US-brokered framework agreement aimed at laying the groundwork for a lasting peace after months of cross-border conflict, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio describing it as the first step toward restoring stability in the region. The agreement was signed in Washington by the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to […]
Rubio seeks Gulf backing for controversial Iran agreement
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has launched a high-level Gulf tour to reassure regional allies concerned about the recent peace agreement between the United States and Iran. Beginning his visit in Abu Dhabi, Rubio aims to address growing questions over the deal’s impact on regional security, military balance and future relations between Washington and […]
Rubio seeks Gulf support for Iran deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to begin a diplomatic tour of Gulf countries to defend Washington’s emerging Iran agreement. The visit comes as key US allies in the region express concern over the terms of the deal. The development is significant because it could reshape long-standing security and energy alignments in the […]
US lawmakers warn intelligence gap risk ahead surveillance deadline
US lawmakers have warned of a potential intelligence gap if Congress fails to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act before the June 12 deadline. The provision allows US agencies to collect foreign communications without individual warrants for national security purposes. Republican Senators Tom Cotton and Chuck Grassley raised concerns in a letter […]
FO denies reports of Dar sharing Iran nuclear information
Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) has strongly rejected reports claiming that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar shared information about Iran’s nuclear programme during a recent meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Read More: FO clarifies US made no request to use Pakistani airspace against Iran Addressing a weekly media briefing in Islamabad, […]
Rubio signals hope for Iran deal amid nuclear demands
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed optimism that a diplomatic agreement with Iran could be reached, but stressed that Tehran must significantly scale back its nuclear programme before any sanctions relief can be considered. Read More: Rubio says Iran response needed today Speaking before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, Rubio said negotiations remain active […]
US urges Hezbollah to halt attacks amid Lebanon tensions
The United States has renewed calls for an immediate halt to hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, with a senior US official saying that the Iran-backed group must stop its attacks first to create conditions for de-escalation. Read More: Talks between US and Iran continue — but doubts remain According to the official, US Secretary of State Marco […]