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The United States has proposed a UN Security Council resolution accusing Iran of threatening global shipping and destabilising the Strait of Hormuz.
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Lebanon and Israel have entered their first direct talks in decades, even as clashes with Hezbollah continue in southern Lebanon. The US, represented by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, is mediating alongside ambassadors from both nations.
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Iran launched a drone strike on the United States Embassy Riyadh as fighting intensified with the US and Israel. Donald Trump signalled prolonged operations, while regional attacks, rising casualties and strikes on nuclear and energy sites deepened Middle East instability
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington has prepared measures to counter rising oil prices and protect shipping lanes while continuing strikes on Iran’s missile and naval assets, ruling out ground forces and emphasising limited objectives.
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Cuba’s Interior Ministry said troops killed four armed suspects after a Florida-flagged speedboat opened fire near Cayo Falcones. Authorities seized weapons and ammunition, alleging a US-linked terrorist plot, while Washington denied involvement and said it was reviewing information
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Cuba said soldiers killed four armed US-based Cubans after their Florida-registered boat allegedly opened fire near Cayo Falcones. Washington, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is independently investigating the incident, which risks escalating tensions between the US and Cuba
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed the India-US trade deal and agreed to formalise cooperation on critical minerals, energy and technology, reinforcing strategic ties and shared Indo-Pacific priorities.
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US State Department to suspend immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries from January 21, citing concerns that applicants may rely on public welfare. The move follows stricter ‘public charge’ rules under the Trump administration
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans talks with Danish officials as the Trump administration renews interest in acquiring Greenland. European leaders warn the move could undermine NATO, while Washington insists diplomacy remains the preferred option.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised President Donald Trump for brokering multiple peace deals, including what he called “very dangerous” ones like India–Pakistan, asserting Trump deserves major credit for reshaping US foreign policy. India, however, continues to deny any third-party mediation
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US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in Moscow to advance Washington’s early-stage Ukraine peace plan, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought European support in Ireland and Paris. Major gaps remain over territory and security guarantees, while both sides face mounting military and political pressure
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The US has halted all visa issuance for Afghan passport holders after an Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal—who arrived under the 2021 Operation Allies Welcome programme—shot dead a National Guard soldier near the White House. The FBI is probing the attack as terrorism.
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The US has drafted a Russia-Ukraine peace proposal incorporating input from both sides, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Trump insists the plan is not his final offer as Kyiv weighs the proposal amid internal fears it favours Moscow and faces a looming deadline
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised India’s “measured and professional” investigation into the Red Fort car explosion, calling it a terrorist attack. He affirmed US support if needed, while India vowed zero tolerance for terrorism and ongoing high-level monitoring
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At the UN General Assembly, EAM S. Jaishankar condemned Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism and highlighted India’s response to the Pahalgam attack. He also raised concerns over global trade instability, urging BRICS nations to defend multilateralism.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called India “critical” to American interests after meeting EAM Jaishankar, with talks covering trade, defense, energy, and the Quad, even as differences remain on tariffs and Russian oil.
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President Donald Trump ordered the destruction of a Venezuelan vessel allegedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing 11 people. Senator Marco Rubio hailed it as a crackdown on cartels, but legal experts questioned its legitimacy under international law.
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The US State Department has revoked the visas of several Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) officials in advance of the UN General Assembly. This decision comes as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to impose visa restrictions on Palestinian figures.
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US Senator Marco Rubio and Israeli leaders strongly condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to recognise Palestine at the UN, calling it reckless and dangerous. They warned the move emboldens Hamas, undermines Israel’s security, and risks fuelling further conflict
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India welcomed the U.S. designation of The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a global terrorist group. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar praised U.S. action, linking it to the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians
