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Trump ally testifies in trial over secret Venezuela lobbying effort

By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press

The criminal trial of a former congressman is offering a glimpse into the prehistory of the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

How Rubio's and Vance's differing stances on Iran war point to challenges ahead of 2028 election

By Michelle L. Price, Steve Peoples, Associated Press

With both seen as the party's strongest potential candidates in a 2028 primary, the two Cabinet members have to balance their roles in the Trump administration with their future political plans.

What experts say about the risks of U.S. seizing Iran's Kharg Island

By Ben Finley, Sam Metz, Associated Press

The island — located on the other side of the Persian Gulf from U.S. bases in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia — is the beating heart of Iran’s oil industry.

G7 meets on Russia-Ukraine war as Rubio tries to sell U.S. strategy in Iran to skeptical allies insulted by Trump

By Matthew Lee, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven countries showed divisions with the United States over the Iran war but agreed Friday during a meeting in France to call for an immediate halt to attacks against civilians and urge the reopening…

WATCH: Kushner, Witkoff, Rubio and Vance are 'in negotiations' with Iran, Trump says

By Associated Press

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf denied on Monday that Iran was negotiating with the U.S. to end the war.

Afghanistan releases American national Dennis Coyle after more than a year

By Abdul Qahar Afghan, Elena Becatoros, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Coyle was detained in January 2025. Afghan authorities accused him of violating laws, but never specified which ones.

Rubio to testify in trial of former congressman accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela

By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press

The trial has begun for former congressman David Rivera over allegations he secretly lobbied for Venezuela’s government during the first Trump administration.

How State Department cuts of Middle East experts affect U.S.'s handling of Iran war

By Byron Tau, Associated Press

In the escalating war in Iran, the State Department’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs would ordinarily be at the center of the geopolitical fray.

Cuba's economic and energy crisis worsens as Trump threatens action

By Amna Nawaz, Veronica Vela

All eyes are on Cuba as the world waits to see what will happen to its leaders and people. President Trump says he wants to take action as Cuba defies his sanctions. Two tankers carrying crude oil are on their…

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Cuba's leader says U.S. aggression would meet 'impregnable resistance'

By Milexsy Duran, Associated Press

Cuba’s president has lashed out after the latest threat from the Trump administration after President Donald Trump said he can do “whatever he wants” with the island.