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Washington and Islamabad plan to deepen their collaborations in counter-terrorism and the critical minerals sector, following a meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The two nations expressed their commitment to preserving regional stability and discussed the upcoming U.S.-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue
Biden, Joe
The Trump administration has reissued a license to U.S. energy giant Chevron to resume operations in Venezuela, a move that comes after canceling it four months prior on grounds that President Nicolás Maduro was not legitimately elected. As part of the new license, Chevron is allowed to produce and
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar's visit to Washington, scheduled for July 25, marks a significant diplomatic reset between the United States and Pakistan. This high-level engagement comes after a six-year dormancy in senior-level contacts between the two nations. Mr. Dar will meet with US Secretary
Rubio, Marco
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi met in Malaysia on Friday, with both sides describing the meeting as "positive" and "constructive". The meeting comes as the two countries are locked in disputes ranging from trade to Taiwan, and both countries
Rubio, Marco
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Malaysia, starting on Tuesday, to reaffirm the United States' commitment to a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific region. This trip comes as part of Rubio's first Asia trip since taking up his post, following months of Washington
Massacres
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his visit to the country, emphasizing the need to stop the atrocities and massacres in Gaza, Palestine. The two leaders discussed various issues, including ASEAN matters, with Rubio expressing confidence in a potential ceasefire
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reaffirmed Washington's enduring commitment to ASEAN, describing the regional bloc as the "preeminent mechanism" for US engagement in the Indo-Pacific. Rubio emphasized ASEAN's central role in shaping the US foreign policy approach to the region, asserting that
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov on the sidelines of a Southeast Asian gathering, where Rubio also defended new US tariff threats. Rubio expressed frustration with Russia's resistance to peace talks on Ukraine, echoing President Trump's criticism of
Rubio, Marco
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about ceasefire negotiations in the Gaza Strip, stating that the parties are "closer than we've been in quite a while." Rubio attributed this progress to Qatari and Egyptian mediators, who have facilitated an understanding between Israel and Hamas
Massacres
Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a 40-minute courtesy call in Parliament, where discussions focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and ASEAN matters. Amidst the ongoing atrocities in Gaza, Anwar emphasized the need for a ceasefire to allow humanitarian
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An imposter used an artificially generated voice to impersonate US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a series of attempts to manipulate targeted individuals, including foreign ministers and US politicians. The incident, revealed in a State Department cable, highlights the growing threat of AI-generated voices in cyber attacks. The imposter
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The unidentified individual created a fake Signal account using Marco Rubio's name and contact information to impersonate the US Secretary of State, contacting foreign ministers, a US governor, and a member of Congress via text and voice messages. The impersonator, who used Rubio's voice, sent invitations
