Jun 02 WATCH: Rubio says AI advancements could 'destabilize societies all over the world' By Maria Ramirez Uribe Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that “the United States right now is a global leader on AI," but “I think it is also wise to say that that lead is not irreversible."… Continue reading
Jun 02 WATCH: Shaheen blasts Rubio for ignoring Senate requests for information on Ukraine, Iran and more By Associated Press She said his office has refused to provide information requested about the Trump administration’s changing troop posture in Europe as well as U.S. operations in Iran and American support for Ukraine. Continue reading
Jun 02 WATCH: Rubio testifies on Capitol Hill for the 1st time since start of Iran war By Farnoush Amiri, Matthew Lee, Ben Finley, Associated Press Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that he is optimistic about the potential for a resumption in nuclear talks with Iran despite a shaky ceasefire in the war that is looking increasingly in doubt. Continue reading
Jun 01 AP report: U.S. to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas By Matthew Lee, Sam Mednick, Associated Press The almost 50 U.S. embassies and consulates that are processing visa applications in Africa will be reduced to 20 “hubs” in the coming weeks, according to three U.S. officials and an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press. Continue reading
May 27 Watch 11:11 Cuban diplomat says Havana not seeking conflict but ready to defend itself against U.S. By Amna Nawaz, Veronica Vela Cuba received a tranche of humanitarian aid from China this week as people there experience severe hunger due to food shortages and economic crisis. It comes as the Trump administration maintains that the island poses a threat to the U.S. Continue watching
May 27 AP report: Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to new facility in Kenya By Ali Swenson, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press An anonymous official told the Associated Press that this arrangement will help patients in need of quick care avoid an hourslong medical evacuation to the U.S. Continue reading
May 24 Rubio aims to rebuild trust between Washington and Delhi during first official visit to India By Aijaz Hussain, Shonal Ganguly, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Sunday as the two countries look to steady ties that have fallen to their lowest point in over two decades. Continue reading
May 22 NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on U.S. troop moves in Europe By Mark Carlson, Lorne Cook, Associated Press The apparent change of mind came after weeks of statements from Trump and his administration about reducing — not increasing — the U.S. military footprint in Europe. Continue reading
May 22 At NATO meeting, Rubio embarks on another mission to ease tensions with allies By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The Trump administration had decided to cancel the deployment of thousands of U.S. troops to Poland and Germany, but then the president posted on social media Thursday that “the United States will be sending an additional 5,000 Troops to Poland.”… Continue reading
May 22 U.S. says 'slight progress' in Iran talks amid uncertainty about whether war will resume By Samy Magdy, Sam Mednick, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday there was “slight progress” during talks with Iran amid uncertainty about whether a deal will be reached or war will resume. Continue reading