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South Sudan

US revokes all visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute

The Trump administration's move comes amid fears of a renewed civil war in South Sudan, where political tensions have escalated after recent violence.

Europe News

US will stay in NATO, but it must be 'stronger', Marco Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reassured allies that Donald Trump is not anti-NATO and that the country will remain in the alliance, but he's also asking his counterparts to make sacrifices and raise defence spending to 5%.

Europe News

NATO allies brace for more harsh truths from US' Marco Rubio

NATO allies are preparing for the US to scale back in Europe, diplomats tell Euronews on the eve of a NATO ministerial meeting, but there are concerns about how they might find out.

USA

US Secretary of State Rubio seeks Turkey's support for Ukraine peace

While Ankara’s ongoing trade with Russia drew repeated warnings from Washington during Joe Biden's presidency, Turkey is looking to bolster its ties with the US under the Trump administration.

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USA

Trump hopes to speak to Putin after US and Ukraine agree ceasefire

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "the ball is (Moscow's) court" as talks in Saudi Arabia between Ukraine and the US concluded with an immediate 30-day ceasefire proposal.

Europe News

Ukraine-US talks in Saudi Arabia focus on ceasefire and minerals deal

Peace discussions between senior Ukrainian and US officials began in Jeddah on Tuesday just as hundreds of Ukrainian drones were launched at targets in the Moscow region.

Europe News

Ukraine to propose its own ceasefire deal in US talks in Saudi Arabia

Ukraine is to propose its own ceasefire deal in talks with the US in Saudi Arabia, aiming to sign the 'Rare Earth Minerals' deal with Washington to resume paused military aid after Zelenskyy-Trump tensions.

Poland

Tusk defends foreign minister after Musk calls him 'small man'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and tech billionaire Elon Musk sparred with Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski on X over the use of Musk's Starlink satellite system in Ukraine.

World News

Hungarian FM discussed ‘urgency’ of ending Ukraine war with Rubio

The meeting came amid uncertainty about US-Ukraine relations after the US paused military aid to Kyiv following last week's Oval office standoff between Donald Trump and Ukraine's president, Voldomyr Zelenskyy.

Thailand

Thailand criticised for deporting at least 40 Uyghurs to China

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the move 'runs counter to the Thai people's longstanding tradition of protection for the most vulnerable'.

Europe News

Brussels claims good contacts with White House after Rubio snub

The cancelled meeting between Kaja Kallas and Marco Rubion has exposed the diplomatic hurdles that Brussels faces in the new Trump era.

Europe News

Kallas-Rubio meeting cancelled due to scheduling issues

Kallas was expected to meet Rubio during her two-day stay in Washington.

Saudi Arabia

US and Russia to 'normalise' relationship and start Ukraine talks

Russian and US officials spent four hours in Saudi Arabia in talks delegations described as "positive" and a "first step", despite criticism from Ukraine and Europe over their lack of involvement.

Europe News

Marco Rubio says Ukraine and Europe will be part of 'real' peace talks

Ukraine and Europe worry about being sidelined as Trump remains persistent to go ahead with direct talks with Moscow to discuss an end to Russia's war in Ukraine.

Israel

Marco Rubio backs Trump's Gaza proposal during first Israel visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem as he kicked off his first tour of the Middle East.

Germany

Ukraine's president rejects deal with US over rare minerals

President Zelenskyy said any mineral exploitation by the US would need to be tied to security guarantees for Ukraine that would deter future Russian aggression.

Panama

US tells Panama to 'reduce China's influence' over the canal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Sunday to discuss the management of the Panama Canal.

Europe News

Kallas and Rubio agree to keep 'maximum pressure' on Russia

Russia's war on Ukraine, China, the Middle East and defence spending were the main topics of the first phone call between Kaja Kallas and Marco Rubio.

USA

China hawk Rubio kicks off Trump's foreign policy with 'Quad' meeting

Trump's new secretary of state met with his counterparts from Australia, India and Japan to discuss countering China's rising power.

USA

Trump to appoint hardliners Rubio and Waltz as foreign policy chiefs

Trump's picks for secretary of state and national security adviser have fully supported the president-elect in casting doubt on European countries' contributions to NATO.

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