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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'We will continue to support Cuba': Mexico commits to sending more humanitarian aid to the island

Mexico's Foreign Secretary, Juan Ramรณn de la Fuente, assured Cuba of continued humanitarian support during a meeting with his Cuban counterpart in Bogotรก.

Mar 21 โ€ข 02:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Britain: Foreign Secretary Cooper warns Araqchi not to target UK bases

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warned Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi against targeting British bases in a recent phone call regarding tensions between the two nations.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Fury over 'moral catastrophe' cut to international aid to fund defence spending

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced significant cuts to international aid to allocate funds for a substantial increase in defense spending, leading to backlash from MPs.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Major new details on slashing billions from international aid after outcry

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper reveals plans to significantly cut international aid funding, prioritizing conflict zones while facing criticism for potential humanitarian impacts.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Gulf-British Statement: Exploring an Ancient Legacy or Joint Defense in Wartime?

The Gulf Cooperation Council and British Foreign Secretary issued a joint statement emphasizing the right of Gulf states to defend against Iranian attacks amidst escalating tensions following the US-Israel war on Iran.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Rubio denies US efforts to overthrow the president of Cuba

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied reports that US officials have encouraged efforts to overthrow Cuba's president Miguel Dรญaz-Canel.

Mar 18 โ€ข 05:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Ousted Hegseth aide resurfaces in intel role as Iran war sparks internal strain

A former aide to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has been appointed to a role under Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, amidst tensions within the Trump administration regarding the Iran war.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Vseviov Attends Conference in Germany

Estonian Foreign Ministry Secretary Jonatan Vseviov attended the "Europe 2026" conference in Berlin, where he met with representatives from Germany's Foreign Ministry and Chancellery.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

UK has flown 100,000 nationals out of Middle East since Iran conflict began

The UK has successfully repatriated 100,000 nationals from the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran, according to the Foreign Secretary.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

British nationals fleeing Middle East war set to pass 100,000 as conflict rages on

The number of British nationals fleeing the war in the Middle East is set to surpass 100,000, according to the UK Foreign Secretary.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Rubio emphasizes the importance of cooperation among several countries for securing safety in Hormuz to Minister Cho Hyun

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the critical need for international cooperation in ensuring security in the Hormuz Strait with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Kaja Kallas: UN Agreement for the Opening of the Strait of Hormuz

EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas discussed a potential UN agreement for the Strait of Hormuz with UN Secretary-General Antรณnio Guterres.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Mudavadi Heads to Moscow for Talks On Kenyans in Russia

Kenya's Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi travels to Moscow for talks with Russian officials focusing on the safety of Kenyans amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Mar 16 โ€ข 05:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Schlein in Bologna at the No Square: 'Italians do not want to pay for the wars of the USA and Israel'

Democratic Party Secretary Schlein criticized the government's involvement in foreign conflicts and expressed solidarity with local officials facing right-wing opposition.

Mar 15 โ€ข 10:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

Iran responded to the Pentagon and assured that "there is no problem" with the new Supreme Leader

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that there are no issues with the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, countering claims from U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth about Khamenei's health.

Mar 14 โ€ข 19:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

The Iran War. D. Trump announced the most powerful strike in the history of the Middle East

The UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper accused Russia and Iran of attempting to "seize the global economy" as Tehran continues to block a critical oil transport route, leading to rising oil prices and potential inflation worldwide.

Mar 14 โ€ข 06:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Rubio designates Afghanistan as 'state sponsor of wrongful detention': 'Despicable tactics'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has labeled Afghanistan as a 'state sponsor of wrongful detention,' condemning the Taliban for unjustly detaining foreign nationals.

Mar 11 โ€ข 04:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

The Iranian Foreign Minister asks the UN Secretary-General to condemn the 'aggression'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to adopt a firmer stance against the 'aggression' of the US and Israel during their phone conversation.

Mar 10 โ€ข 20:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Media: The War Has Enhanced Marco Rubio's Stance as Trump's Successor Candidate

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's position as a potential successor to Donald Trump has improved amid the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran and other international affairs.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The USA urges Afghanistan to end 'hostage diplomacy'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared Afghanistan a "state supporting unlawful detention" and urged the Taliban regime to release two detained Americans and stop 'hostage diplomacy'.

Mar 10 โ€ข 05:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Rubio's Major Statement Amid War with Iran, See the World Today

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made significant remarks regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran, emphasizing the importance of completing the mission for global security.

Mar 10 โ€ข 03:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rubio and Vieira discuss the meeting between Lula and Trump in Washington

Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke about the anticipated meeting between President Lula and President Trump, with scheduling complexities due to tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 9 โ€ข 23:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

What are the criteria for the U.S. to classify foreign terrorist organizations? Lula's government wants to block the designation of Brazilian factions

Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is negotiating with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to prevent the classification of Brazilian criminal factions as foreign terrorist organizations.

Mar 9 โ€ข 18:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Rubio against Iran: Attempts to 'hold the planet hostage'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of trying to hold the planet hostage through its attacks on Gulf countries and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vieira talks with Rubio about Lula's trip to Washington; government wants to prevent classification of factions as terrorists

Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira discussed President Lula's upcoming visit to Washington with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, focusing on diplomatic relations and an effort to prevent the designation of Brazilian criminal factions as terrorist organizations.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Aboul Gheit denounces Iran's recklessness and its attacks on Arab countries

Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, condemned Iran's aggression against Arab nations and urged Tehran to reconsider its strategic errors during a virtual emergency meeting of Arab foreign ministers.

Mar 8 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Keir Starmer 'learning lessons from Iraq', foreign secretary says

Foreign Secretary defends Keir Starmer's approach to the conflict in Iran, stating he is 'learning lessons from Iraq' after criticism from Tony Blair and Donald Trump.

Mar 8 โ€ข 08:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Women and girls made priority in Government over 'global emergency'

The UK Government, through Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, has declared a new priority to combat violence against women and girls, labeling it a 'global emergency.'

Mar 7 โ€ข 22:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

Trump: Cuba Wants to Make a Deal

Donald Trump announced that Cuba is eager to negotiate an agreement, stating that talks are ongoing involving himself and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Mar 7 โ€ข 20:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Axios: Rubio informed his Arab counterparts that the war with Iran will last several more weeks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has informed Arab foreign ministers that the war with Iran is expected to continue for several more weeks as the US focuses on military targets in the region.

Mar 6 โ€ข 16:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Ex-Indian foreign secretary slams US for attacking Iranian ship

Former Indian diplomat Kanwal Sibal criticized the US for attacking an Iranian ship returning from a naval exercise in the Indian Ocean, calling it a breach of international norms.

Mar 6 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Iran war chaos as Brits face race against time for evacuation from Middle East

The UK government has initiated evacuation flights for British nationals trapped in the Middle East due to escalating conflicts, with over 140,000 citizens registered for help.

Mar 6 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Not just oil: in Venezuela, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior promotes access to mining

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum advocates for increased U.S. access to Venezuela's critical mineral and gold reserves during his visit to the country.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

India expressed sorrow over Khamenei's death, Foreign Secretary signed the condolence register

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signed a condolence book at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi to express condolences and solidarity with Iran following the death of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Mar 5 โ€ข 10:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

The Deputy Defense Secretary Mentioned Poland. These Words Are Spreading Online

During a meeting at the Council on Foreign Relations, Elbridg Colby discussed nuclear security in Europe, emphasizing the role of France and the UK in nuclear deterrence rather than independent nuclear development by European nations.

Mar 5 โ€ข 10:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The battle for the soul of the 'Grand Old Party': Marco Rubio and the horizon 2026

Moderate factions of the Republican Party view Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a potential leader capable of balancing the ideological capital and financial support that Vice President Vance secured from Trump for future succession.

Mar 5 โ€ข 03:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice calls on Trump admin to 'take care' of Iran for good

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged the Trump administration to decisively address Iran's military influence and capabilities, framing it as a longstanding threat to American and allied forces.

Mar 5 โ€ข 01:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Iran War: Trump vs Rubio โ€“ What is the reason behind the US starting the conflict?

The article discusses conflicting narratives from Washington regarding the motivations behind the US war in Iran, featuring contrasting perspectives from President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Mar 4 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Kerli Veski, daughter of Anne Veski working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, barely made it to her mother's jubilee party

Kerli Veski, the Deputy Secretary General of the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, briefly discussed her mother's jubilee during a recent television appearance, while also addressing concerns regarding Estonians stranded in the UAE due to regional conflicts.

Mar 4 โ€ข 10:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Trump insists he struck Iran on his own terms

President Trump clarified that his decision to attack Iran was based on U.S. interests and not influenced by any imminent Israeli strike, despite comments from Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggesting otherwise.

Mar 4 โ€ข 08:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Immediate Threat?: A New Justification That Makes Trump Look Bad

The article discusses a new justification provided by U.S. Secretary of State regarding President Trump's authority in the Iran conflict, as Congress considers its power to declare war.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

Rubio: Israel's determination to attack Iran forced the US to go to war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Israel's resolve to strike Iran and the associated risk to American forces compelled the Trump administration to launch a preemptive strike.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

Expert: Only Trump knows what the goal of the attack is

Trump claims the ongoing military operation against Iran has just begun, but Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clarifies that regime change is not a stated objective of the attacks.

Mar 2 โ€ข 20:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
World

There was something an irritated and angry Hegseth did not want to say at the press conference about the attack on Iran

The article discusses U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's press conference where he avoided key questions regarding U.S. strategy in Iran, raising doubts about America's goals.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

U.S. Secretary of Defense: There are no American soldiers in Iran, but 'we will go as far as necessary'

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated in a press conference that there are currently no American troops in Iran but emphasized that they will take necessary actions if required.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

RAF airbase in Cyprus hit as Cooper defends decision to allow US to use UK bases for Iran strikes โ€“ UK politics live

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated that the UK is not being dragged into another conflict in the Middle East while confirming a strike on the RAF's Akrotiri base in Cyprus, which resulted in no casualties.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Good Morning Britain star interviews alone as Ed Balls says 'I'll sit this one out'

Ed Balls took a brief absence during a segment on Good Morning Britain, leaving Susanna Reid to interview guests regarding the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

โ€˜Simply not trueโ€™ UK is being dragged into Iraq-style conflict, says foreign secretary

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper denies claims that the UK is being drawn into an Iraq-like conflict following an Iranian drone strike on a UK base in Cyprus.

Mar 2 โ€ข 08:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Few will mourn leader of โ€˜evilโ€™ regime Ali Khamenei, says UK defence secretary

UK Defence Secretary John Healey stated that few will mourn the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, labeling the Iranian regime as 'evil' and acknowledging the associated threats to the West.

Mar 1 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

U.S. Secretary of State Cancels Trip to Israel

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has canceled his planned trip to Israel due to prevailing circumstances.

Feb 28 โ€ข 22:35 UTC

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