US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the capture of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro as a strategic move, rejecting claims it was an act of war. He outlined Washington's goals for a democratic transition and oil recovery, while lawmakers questioned costs and legality of the operation.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Europe of indirectly funding the Russia-Ukraine war by buying Indian-refined fuel made from Russian oil, defended US tariffs on India, and said Indian crude purchases have dropped, suggesting a possible path to easing tariffs.
US officials indicated that the talks were expected to focus on outlining the next steps toward the demilitarisation of Gaza and assessing "what needs to be done to ensure that the ceasefire turns into long-term peace in Gaza."
Former US Army officer, foreign policy analyst and commentator Daniel L Davis has warned that a "danger window" for possible US-Israel military strikes against Iran could open around the 26th of this month.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that globalisation is a failed policy and has failed the West and the United States, asserting that the Trump Administration is very clear that the existing global economic model has left American workers behind.
The disruption occurred at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, where a group of protesters stormed the sanctuary during a Sunday (local time) service over online claims that one of the church's pastors also serves in a senior role with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Videos
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu-led government has objected to US President Donald Trump's selection of candidates for the Gaza governing body, "Board of Peace," stating that the appointments were not made in coordination with Israel and "run contrary to its policy."
The US Department of State on Thursday (local time) welcomed a ruling by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals that overturned an earlier decision ordering the release of pro-Hamas activist Mahmoud Khalil, calling it a "huge victory" for the Trump administration.
The US Defence Headquarters, The Pentagon has stated that it is redeploying a US carrier strike group from the South China Sea to the US Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, which includes the Middle East, as tensions escalate between the Trump administration and Iran as the Isl
In a post on X, Rubio said that this marks the first humanitarian shipment sent by the US to Cuba following the hurricane. He emphasised that the effort is aimed at helping people in need as they continue to recover from Hurricane Melissa.