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Secretary of State, Sen. Marco Rubio testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations confirmation hearing at Dirksen Senate Office Building.
DIPLOMACY

Rubio states that Ukraine and Europe will be part of real peace talks as the U.S. evaluates Putin’s intentions

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Sunday that any genuine negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict initiated by Moscow would involve Ukraine and Europe. This indicates that the upcoming discussions between the U.S. and Russia could provide insight into Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s commitment to achieving peace. Rubio addressed European apprehensions regarding their exclusion from the initial talks scheduled to occur in Saudi … Continue reading Rubio states that Ukraine and Europe will be part of real peace talks as the U.S. evaluates Putin’s intentions

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
DISPUTES

Netanyahu pledges to complete the mission against Iran with backing from Trump

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Sunday his commitment to “complete the mission” against Iran, with backing from US President Donald Trump. Netanyahu made these remarks during a joint appearance with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is on his inaugural official visit to Israel since taking office. “In the past 16 months, Israel has delivered a significant blow to Iran’s terror network. … Continue reading Netanyahu pledges to complete the mission against Iran with backing from Trump

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Riyadh.
DIPLOMACY

Saudi Arabia aims to facilitate discussions between Trump and Iran regarding a new nuclear agreement

Saudi Arabia is willing to act as a mediator between the Trump administration and Iran in an effort to establish a new agreement aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, according to CNN. The kingdom is apprehensive that Iran might be more likely to pursue nuclear weapons now that its regional proxies, which have historically served as a deterrent against Israeli aggression, have been considerably diminished. … Continue reading Saudi Arabia aims to facilitate discussions between Trump and Iran regarding a new nuclear agreement

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United States Vice President JD Vance, second right, and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, third right, meet with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, third left, during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference in Munich.
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US presented Ukraine with a document to access its minerals but offered almost nothing in return

Ukrainian officials were advised against signing an agreement with the United States regarding rare earth minerals, as the document primarily served US interests without providing specific security guarantees, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. This information was shared by one current and one former senior official familiar with the discussions. The proposal suggested that the US could utilize Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as a form of … Continue reading US presented Ukraine with a document to access its minerals but offered almost nothing in return

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appears at a joint press conference
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Ukraine excluded from Russia-US discussions, according to Zelensky

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has stated that Ukraine was not included in the upcoming discussions between delegations from Washington and Moscow, which are set to occur in Saudi Arabia in the near future. On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump engaged in a phone conversation, marking their first direct communication since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022. Following … Continue reading Ukraine excluded from Russia-US discussions, according to Zelensky

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DIPLOMACY

US and Russia to convene in Saudi Arabia regarding the Ukraine conflict

U.S. and Russian representatives are scheduled to convene in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to initiate discussions aimed at resolving Moscow’s nearly three-year conflict in Ukraine, according to a U.S. lawmaker and a source familiar with the arrangements. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance in Germany on Friday, noted that Ukraine was not invited to the Saudi talks … Continue reading US and Russia to convene in Saudi Arabia regarding the Ukraine conflict

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Russian warships are seen during a naval parade rehearsal in the Crimean port of Sevastopol in 2016.
DEFENCE

Russia will establish its first naval base in the Red Sea after receiving approval from Sudan

Russia is set to establish its first naval base in Africa, joining the ranks of the United States and China. This development will enhance Russia‘s naval presence in key global waterways, specifically the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. Sudan’s geographical position is significant, as it borders Egypt and Libya to the north, Ethiopia and Eritrea to the east, South Sudan to the southeast, and … Continue reading Russia will establish its first naval base in the Red Sea after receiving approval from Sudan

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Paul Kapur assistant secretary of state for South Asian affairs.
DIPLOMACY

Trump’s selection of a South Asia envoy indicates ‘renewed challenges’ for Pakistan, according to analysts

The nomination of Paul Kapur, an Indian-origin security expert, by President Donald Trump for the position of assistant secretary of state for South Asian affairs may introduce “renewed challenges” for Pakistan; however, analysts indicated on Saturday that there is unlikely to be a major shift in the already cautious US policy towards Islamabad. Historically, Pakistan and the US have worked together during the Cold War … Continue reading Trump’s selection of a South Asia envoy indicates ‘renewed challenges’ for Pakistan, according to analysts

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DISPUTES

Kabul continues to support the Pakistani Taliban, a recent UN report states

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), commonly referred to as the Pakistani Taliban, has intensified its assaults within Pakistan, receiving ongoing financial and logistical backing from Kabul, according to a recent United Nations (UN) report. This information was highlighted in the 35th report from the UN’s Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, dated February 6, which was presented to the UN Security Council. This expert panel, established … Continue reading Kabul continues to support the Pakistani Taliban, a recent UN report states

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F-35 Lightning II
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United States Exhibits Contrasting Approaches to F-35 Sales for S-400 Users Turkey and India

The United States’ decision to provide India with the advanced fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighter jets starkly illustrates its evident “Double Standards.” This move by Washington serves as a prominent example of the superpower’s inconsistency in foreign policy and military partnerships, despite its denials of such discrepancies. Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced, “We will be increasing military sales to India by many billions of … Continue reading United States Exhibits Contrasting Approaches to F-35 Sales for S-400 Users Turkey and India

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