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Marco Rubio must confront lazy, outdated State Department travel warnings

BENGHAZI, Libya — The State Department declares it has “no higher priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens” and says it issues travel warnings to describe “the risks …

Ex-DILG chief Benhur Abalos is Marcos’ new Cabinet secretary

Palace press officer Undersecretary Claire Castro Castro says Abalos' role is to 'assist' the President by 'providing timely, relevant, and strategic advice on emerging national, l…

Israel-Lebanon deal may entrench stalemate rather than end war - analysis

At its core is a bargain few see as workable: Hezbollah has flatly rejected disarmament, and no Lebanese government has the power to enforce it.…

Why Marcoleta is accused of plunder, facing possible arrest over campaign donations

Rappler's Dwight de Leon explains how Marcoleta's receipt of campaign donations gave the Ombudsman a reason to probe him for plunder…

Liberty’s Chris DeMarco in Golden State of mind as he returns to old stomping grounds

Sunday will feel like a homecoming of sorts for Liberty coach Chris DeMarco.…

Gulf shares concerns with US as Iran’s influence and power continue by proxy

Analysts and western leaders believe Iran will increase support of militia groups despite deal between US and Tehran As Marco Rubio ended his brief visit to the Middle East on Frid…

Neighbours aid rescue effort as Venezuela quake death toll hits 235

Rescuers and humanitarian aid are flooding in from across the Americas as hospitals fill up with patients.…

Italy to join US-led Pax Silica AI initiative despite Trump row

ROME, June 26 - Italy will join the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative on artificial intelligence supply chains despite a row between Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and U.S. President D…

Venezuelans search for survivors after two earthquakes kill at least 235

Search operations are continuing in the rubble of collapsed buildings in an attempt to rescue people trapped there, in the aftermath of two extremely powerful earthquakes.…

Powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela, hundreds dead or injured

Venezuela's acting president said the death toll from powerful twin earthquakes was likely to rise, as USGS modeling suggested thousands may have been killed.…

Iran seeks multibillion-dollar role in Strait of Hormuz reopening as US forbids tolls - report

During US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to the Gulf states this week, he made it clear that Iran would not be allowed to impose tolls on ships wishing to pass through the …

New Ambient Album From Marconi Union

Marconi Union, which you might remember for creating the most relaxing song in the world , has released a new album: Multiforms: Ambient Transmissions, Vol. 3 . You can watch the v…

The still-mysterious Iran deal leaves a LOT of work undone — at best

Tehran hasn’t actually agreed to give up its nuclear program or its support of terror groups like Hezbollah and Hamas — but only to talk about it all some more.…

US imposes its domination on part of Latin America

Most Latin American countries, even non-aligned ones, have folded to the Trump administration's demands. Washington has not hesitated to use threats of sanctions or visa withdrawal…

Argentina races ahead of storm in first training session with Marcos Senesi

Defender Marcos Senesi joins the squad in Kansas City as Lionel Scaloni finally has his full group for Argentina's World Cup title defence in the tournament in the United States, C…

Get to know Liberty newcomer Raquel Carrera: beginnings in Spain, Central Park walks and her favorite companion

Liberty fans have been clamoring for Chris DeMarco to give Spanish rookie Raquel Carrera an extended run.…

CBS News Is On Fire

Scott Pelley, a former "60 Minutes" reporter, gave his view of how CBS News is changing under new management and ownership during an interview with NYT's Lulu Garcia-Navarro, who s…

Marine Fauthoux finally set for Liberty debut after ‘hard’ rehab that took longer than expected

French guard Marine Fauthoux has typically stood on the outskirts of the team huddle during timeouts.…

[Vantage Point] Leni Robredo to DOTr?

A group closely associated with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is pushing for a surgical change in his Cabinet to strengthen his party’s 2028 presidential bid…

Liberty trying to unlock another Jonquel Jones level ‘off the bounce’ in new offense

Liberty star Jonquel Jones has built a reputation on her versatility.…

Dear Senator Marcoleta, journalists are not paid hacks just because we ignore you

Rappler's Dwight de Leon traces Marcoleta's grievance with the media to a 2025 incident when major broadsheets opted to quote more prominent figures instead of him…

Trump Admin Goes Over the Ayatollahs’ Heads With New Message to Iranians

Back in January, President Donald Trump told the Iranian people, "Help is on the way." In February, he delivered on that help. Donald Trump did what presidents before him have not:…

China, US clash over Tiananmen anniversary; Taiwan says face up to history

China on Thursday blasted U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s comments on the deadly crackdown on protesters in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square 37 years ago as “smearing” the country’…

China blasts US and Taiwan statements on 37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square military crackdown

Rubio said on Wednesday that Beijing's censorship could not erase memories of the military assault.…

Greenland is part of Denmark … ‘for now,’ Rubio says

The U.S. Secretary of State’s remarks suggest Washington hasn’t entirely shelved its interest in the Arctic island.…

Oman resists US pressure to break ties with Iran over strait of Hormuz

Sultanate says talks with Tehran are limited to lawful management of waterway, but Washington has doubts about neutrality Oman is resisting US pressure to break its links with Iran…

Miranda Devine: The Dems launch more fake rumors about Trump’s health — but the president is at the top of his game

The day I went to the White House to interview President Trump, Democrats launched another fake rumor campaign about his health.…

Trump administration brokers cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon

The State Department announced Wednesday that US-led negotiations between Israel and Lebanon have yielded a cease-fire agreement.…

Marco Rubio grilled over his Florsheim shoes during unhinged Dem line of questioning: ‘Is this a circus?’

Rubio handily schooled the wayward Democrats.…

Iran war is over, Rubio says, as strikes continue

The US secretary of state testified that the US is no longer conducting sustained strikes inside Iran "because Epic Fury is over”.…

Marco Rubio: Florida Centrist, Tea Party Darling, MAGA Warrior, President?

One killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport

Iran says the attack on Kuwait was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island.…

One killed and 63 hurt in Iran attack on Kuwait airport as Trump says ceasefire talks ongoing

US and Iran exchange more strikes but Trump says he is not looking to escalate and there is no need for boots on the ground Middle East crisis – live updates Kuwait’s military said…

‘Is This A Circus?’: Democratic Rep. Sara Jacobs Picks Fight With Marco Rubio Over His Shoes

'I don't know what she's talking about'…

News24 | Trump seeks meeting with Iran’s injured supreme leader amid ceasefire crisis

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he hopes to meet Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, as Washington and Tehran accuse each other of violating an increasingly fragile…

Zelensky complains Iran is taking priority over Ukraine for US

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lamented during a Wednesday press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that his country’s war with Russia is no longer top of mi…

Republican Hawks Don't Want an Iran Deal—and Opportunist Democrats Are Helping Them Along

Bipartisan pressure is keeping the war alive.…

Daily on Energy: Oil up on hostilities, country-sized data center energy consumption, and Three Mile Island

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Wednesday, readers! The NBA Finals kick off tonight, with the New York Knicks taking on the San Antonio Spurs in Texas. 🏀🏆 Who do…

Rubio highlights ‘massive destruction’ in Iran: ‘Other than that, they’re doing well’

“Their leadership is fractured. They have hyperinflation, their currency is worthless, and they're having trouble making payroll,” he said.…

Friendly: Luxembourg vs. Italy official line-ups

Italy give senior debuts to eight of the starting XI in this friendly with Luxembourg, including Luca Koleosho, Cher Ndour and Davide Bartesaghi, but Marco Palestra is not fully fi…

Marco Rubio declares Iran war over, citing victory in Operation Epic Fury

Marco Rubio declared Operation Epic Fury concluded after two months of US-Israel strikes on Iran, shifting to a defensive posture in the Strait of Hormuz.…

Rubio grilled over Trump’s national security picks and foreign policy priorities: ‘It’s not funny, secretary’

Rep. Bill Keating (D-MA) was livid during Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s appearance before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, eventually descending into a back-and-forth wit…

‘Prospects don’t look great’ for a Russia-Ukraine deal, Rubio acknowledges

The prospects for a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war “don’t look great,” America’s top diplomat, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, acknowledged on Tuesday despite extensive efforts…

Shipping Magnate Says Iranian Tolls Worth It To Open Strait of Hormuz

'$2 million per ship'…

WATCH LIVE: Marco Rubio heads back to Capitol Hill for second day

Rubio is heading back to the Hill for back-to-back testimonies before House and Senate committees about his department's budget request.…

LA’s stunning driving habits revealed as gas prices continue painful climb

A California DOT study found no significant drop in driving on major freeways like the 405, 10, and 5 over an eight-week period.…

Trump says Vance-Rubio team-up for 2028 will be ‘very hard to beat’

Donald Trump believes a Vance-Rubio ticket for the 2028 presidential run would be "very hard to beat," fueling succession talk. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitst…

Secretary of State Marco Rubio faces questions about Iran war on Capitol Hill

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is making the rounds on Capitol Hill for budget hearings, facing questions about how the war in Iran will end and when gas prices for Americans might…

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos urges senators to end boycott

Philippine President Marcos urges senators to resume work amid political tensions and economic challenges from the West Asia war.…

🗞️ Dumfries, Julián... signings and rumours hit today's headlines

The transfer market ahead of the new season is red-hot on the front pages of Spain and Italy’s leading sports newspapers. With the World Cup on the horizon, Europe’s biggest clubs …

Iran fires missiles and US strikes Iran facility after reports of faltering peace talks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military said Tuesday that Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain that failed or were shot down, and that...…

Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? Marco Rubio says Iran Supreme Leader 'increasingly engaging'

US state secretary Marco Rubio said he "believes" Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and is becoming "increasingly engaging" in leadership matters.…

Amid War in Iran and Funding Ukraine, Rubio Tells Congress the State Department Is ‘America First’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday to testify about his 2027 “America First” State Department budget request. While mo…

Trump Rips to Shreds 'Fake News' Media Report About Iran Cutting Off Talks

I reported on Monday how Iranian state media was claiming that Iran had cut off the talks they had going on with the U.S., allegedly in protest of Israel's actions against Hezbolla…

Morning Minute: Go Day in Cali

Tuesday, June 2, 2026…

Could Donald Trump Jr. launch a 2028 presidential campaign?

First son Donald Trump Jr. has not completely ruled out launching a 2028 presidential campaign. But speculation is brewing that he could be positioning himself as a dark-horse cand…

Clashes continue in Lebanon despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting US partial ceasefire plan

A cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah is seen as crucial to the peace process with Iran.…

Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates

Thousands flee the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh after Benjamin Netanyahu says it will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians.…

Iran suspends all peace talks in protest at Israeli offensive in Lebanon

Tehran accuses US and Israel of violating ceasefire as its forces attack military base in Kuwait in latest exchange of fire Middle East live – latest updates Iran has indicated it …

Can US and India forge a ‘big, beautiful’ energy deal?

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to India produced much-needed diplomatic momentum, with more ground to cover on the energy front. Even with an Indian commitment to purc…