Brazil: Foreign Ministry warns of risk of US military action

Rubio slams Cuban organization for promoting ‘radical left-wing extremism’ in US

US State Secretary warns if you transact with Cuban Institute of Friendship with the People, ‘you will be sanctioned, prosecuted or deported from our country’

NYSC: Deployment to states’ll be guided by risk assessment — TINUBU

ABUJA— PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has said as part of the reform of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, corps members would now be deployed to security-challenged states, guided by risk assessment. The post NYSC: Deployment to states’ll be guided by risk assessment — TINUBU appeared first on Vanguard News.

Rubio says US providing "big, fast, effective" support to Venezuela

Manama [Bahrain], June 25 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday stated that he has been in touch with acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez and that the US has deployed 'search and rescue teams' following an earthquake that rattled the country. Speaking to reporters in Manama, Bahrain, the US Secretary of State detailed the immediate dispatch of American emergency personnel. 'We're already d

Rubio details US aid going to Venezuela after devastating earthquakes

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States and other countries are sending aid and assisting with search-and-rescue operations in Venezuela, following devastating earthquakes. “The airport is badly damaged, so we’ll have to rely on the Department of War to deploy assets there … we’re also helping them with some overhead imagery,” Mr Rubio said. “Multiple countries around the region, including Chile and others, have reached out to us.”

U.S. Imposes New Sanctions Against Cuban Financial and Industrial Sectors

United States threatened international financial institutions with secondary sanctions, reinforcing the extraterritorial nature of its economic blockade against the Caribbean island. The U.S. Government imposed new unilateral coercive measures on June 23 against five Cuban enterprises and one citizen, intensifying the economic, commercial and financial blockade that Washington maintains against Cuba for 6 decades. U.S. []

World : IRGC Says It Targeted US Military Positions In Region After Strikes In South

ISTANBUL, June 27 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said early Saturday that its naval forces targeted United States (US) military positions in response to American “aggression” in the country’s south, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing local media.

US slaps new sanctions on Cuba

The US hit Cuban state companies Tuesday with new sanctions that analysts say are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions target five Cuban entities, including three linked to Grupo de Administracion Empresarial S.A., a business conglomerate run by Cuba’s Revolutionary Armed Forces. Best known as GAESA , it is believed to command nearly 40 percent of Cuba's gross domestic product. As of early 2024, it held 14.

Graham Platner Might Cost Democrats Much More Than One Senate Seat

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होर्मुज तनाव चुलियो, अमेरिकाले फेरि गर्‍यो इरानमाथि आक्रमण

काठमाडौँ । स्ट्रेट अफ होर्मुजको जलडमरूमा पानामाको झण्डा बोकेको एक जहाजमाथि शनिबार ड्रोन आक्रमण भएपछि अमेरिकाले इरानविरुद्ध नयाँ सैन्य कारबाही सुरु गरेको छ। अमेरिकी सेनाको सेन्ट्रल कमान्ड (सेन्टकम)ले इरानभित्रका विभिन्न स्थानलाई लक्षित गरी आक्रमण गरेको जनाएको छ। सेन्टकमका अनुसार यो कारबाही व्यावसायिक जहाजहरूविरुद्ध भइरहेका निरन्तर आक्रामक गतिविधिको प्रत्यक्ष जवाफस्वरूप गरिएको हो। सेन्टकमले आक्रमण गरेको जनाएको []

U.S. Embassy warns Americans of possible election-related unrest in Colombia

The United States Embassy in Bogotá has urged American citizens to exercise caution ahead of Colombia’s presidential runoff election on Sunday, warning of possible protests, transport disruptions and isolated violence, prompting a sharp rebuke from President Gustavo Petro, who accused Washington of unnecessarily alarming foreign nationals. The security alert, issued on Thursday, comes as Colombia []

Don’t Sell F-35s to Turkey

Doing so would needlessly jeopardize American security and service personnel.

Army chief warns new soldiers against leaking operational information online

The Chief of Army Staff, COAS,Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has warned newly enlisted soldiers against violating the Nigerian Army’s social media policy. He cautioned the 2,989 recruits that the unauthorised posting of operational information or military activities on social media could attract severe disciplinary sanctions, including dismissal from service. Shaibu gave the warning on Wednesday [] Army chief warns new soldiers against leaking operational information online

The FOI Files: The curious case of the diplomat and the parking fines

Diplomatic dilemmas abound when you request information about incidents involving embassy staff here (and ours abroad).

The State Department’s New Recruiting Contractor Wants More Christian Diplomats

Foreign Service Officers play a pivotal role in the US Department of State—and in the world. According to the agency’s website, these high-ranking officials “engage with foreign governments, advocate for American interests, and help shape global policy across political, economic, and humanitarian priorities.” Because of the importance of their duties, the vetting process for Foreign []

Cuba’s foreign minister observes ‘no progress’ in US negotiations

A top Cuban official has accused the US of issuing 'constant threats' and attempting to scuttle a UN debate.

US provocations in Strait of Hormuz to be met with swift, decisive response: Source

An informed official has warned the United States against any provocative action in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that any such act will be met with an immediate and decisive response.

‘Alien Attack’: Hackers Send Fake Alerts Through Brazil’s Emergency Warning System

Residents in several Brazilian cities received false emergency notifications warning of an alien attack after hackers breached the country's civil defense alert system. Authorities confirmed the messages were unauthorized and temporarily disabled the platform while investigating the incident. The breach has renewed concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities affecting public emergency communication networks.

Memo by Rubio Approved Detention of Immigrant Who Criticized Trump Ally

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Beto Coral's criticism of a presidential candidate in his home country of Colombia undermined U.S. foreign policy.

Rubio says the US is deploying assistance to Venezuela after earthquakes

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that the United States is “immediately deploying search and rescue teams, medical resources, and humanitarian assistance to Venezuela.” Concerning the agreement intended to end the war with Iran, Rubio told journalists the U.S. and Gulf allies would ensure there would be no fees charged on ships moving through the strait of Hormuz. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Rubio Says US Will Not Accept Iranian Tolls on Hormuz

Washington's top diplomat Marco Rubio says the US will not accept any attempt to impose tolls or fees in the Strait of Hormuz, saying, “no country is allowed to do that in international waters. That is existing law.”

The Myth of Chinese Birth Tourism

The United States has recast a small industry as a national security threat.

Quelques jours avant de signer l’accord avec l’Iran, Trump promettait de s’emparer de l’île de Kharg et de ses infrastructures pétrolières

Peu après avoir proféré cette menace, le président s’est demandé si les États-Unis « avaient le courage » de mener à bien cette opération. Source : Responsible Statecraft, Connor EcholsTraduit par les lecteurs du site Les-Crises Le président Donald Trump a menacé d’envahir l’île iranienne de Kharg, afin de s’emparer des infrastructures pétrolières qui s’y []

US provocations Hormuz to be met with swift reaction

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – An informed official has warned the United States against any provocative action in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that any such act will be met with an immediate and decisive response.

US Commanders ‘Bypassed Warnings’ on School Massacre

CNN’s sources say that shortly after Washington’s attack on Iran’s Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school U.S. military officials knew it was based on badly outdated targeting information, Brad Reed reports. By Brad Reed Common Dreams U.S. military commanders “bypassed warnings” indicatingRead more

Saudi Embassy in US warns against fraudsters impersonating staff

WASHINGTON —The Saudi Embassy in the US warned citizens of an increase in fraud attempts by individuals impersonating embassy employees and requesting financial payments or personal financial information. In a statement issued on Thursday, the embassy alerted citizens and residents to the growing number of scams involving individuals falsely claiming to represent the embassy. The embassy stressed that it never requests the transfer of funds or the sharing of personal or financial information through phone calls, text messages, or emails. It also urged citizens and residents not to respond to such attempts. Instead, the embassy advised them to verify the caller's identity before sharing any information or taking any action, and to report any requests for money or personal financial information through official channels.

Italy denies NATO claims of US using its bases for Iran strikes

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani firmly denied claims that U.S. military operations against Iran involved the use of Italian bases, directly contradicting recent remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Tajani issued the clarification during a telephone conversation on Thursday with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, according to a report by the Tasnim News Agency. [] The post Italy denies NATO claims of US using its bases for Iran strikes appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Rubio says Europe’s refusal of military bases weakens transatlantic alliance with US

Rubio says Europe’s refusal of military bases weakens transatlantic alliance with US US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised Europe for not allowing the use of their military bases, saying it undermined the alliance between Europe and the United States. Rubio also said Iran posed a greater threat to Europe than to the United States.

US builds naval presence in Asia-Pacific region to deter China — State Department

According to Assistant Secretary of the United States for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre, two US Coast Guard patrol ships were sent to the Subic Bay military base in the Philippines

Survivors of Iran's March attack on US base in Kuwait claim leadership ignored warnings - report

According to a report from The Washington Post, US soldiers and witnesses to Iran's March strike on Port Shuaiba claimed that generals ignored warnings that the base may be targeted.

Rubio says Iran's compliance will be judged by actions in Strait of Hormuz, not Tehran’s promises

What we're interested in is not their press conferences, the U.S. secretary of state told reporters in Bahrain. What we’re interested in is whether or not ships are moving.

U.S. strikes Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz for 2nd straight day

The U.S. military struck Iranian military targets in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, a U.S. official said.Why it matters: This is the second day in a row that the U.S. is attacking Iranian targets in what U.S. official say is an effort to get the Iranians to stop attacking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.Driving the news: The U.S. official said Wednesday's strikes are wider in scope than the strikes the days before. The targets include Iranian military coastal radars, anti-ship missile positions and air defense systems.What they're saying: At the direction of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Central Command forces have started conducting additional strikes against Iran to further degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM said in a statement.The United States is holding Iran accountable for recent unjustified aggression against commercial shipping and civilian crews freely navigating a vital international waterway.This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.

America abdicates as global superpower — and it’s about time

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Putin 'testing weapons on humans' in horror Russian 'death lab'

At the centre of such alleged activities is the State Research Institute of Military Medicine.

Rubio: Iran can’t charge Hormuz tolls under international law

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Iran would not be able to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz as part of any final agreement with the US, saying that such an arrangement would be contrary to international law. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #MarcoRubio #StraitOfHormuz #IranWar #USA #Iran 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Tucker Carlson delivers final blow to Trump friendship telling him ‘shut up b****’ on a podcast

The conservative commentator and former Trump ally has accused the president of serving foreign interests over American ones

"We Didn't Strike Iran Tonight": Senior White House Source Explicitly Disavows Nighttime Coastal Bombardments Targets in Southern Iran

Following a fresh wave of massive explosions across vital Iranian coastal hubs, a senior United States official issued a direct denial, stating that the American military had not executed any strikes within the country in recent hours.