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Rubio Rejects Claims U.S. Is Blocking Machado From Returning to Venezuela

Rubio denies blocking Machado's return, but seven failed attempts and conflicting reports from Bloomberg and the WSJ keep the mystery alive.

Latin Times · Oct 8

Iran Now Also Suspected of Targeting Air Force Bases Used by The U.S. in Germany: Report

The bases include Ramstein and Spangdahlem.

International Business Times · Oct 8

The Iranian Economy Keeps Deteriorating. The President Now Called on Residents to Reduce Energy Consumption.

"With just a 10% reduction in consumption, a significant amount will be saved and we will no longer need to import energy," Masoud Pezeshkian said.

International Business Times · Oct 8

US puts military in ready mode for possible new strikes on Iran: Report

Trump has instructed the Pentagon to prepare for possible military strikes against Iran, but no final decision has been made. The US military is focusing on possible targets in Iranian infrastructure and nuclear capabilities. Discussions about the situation are ongoing with Israeli officials, emphasizing the potential for renewed combat operations.…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

From Congress to Caracas: How Former Rep. David Rivera Secretly Worked for Maduro's Venezuela

Former Florida Rep. David Rivera gets 10 years for secretly lobbying for Venezuela's Maduro regime — Rubio testified; a D.C. case still pending.

Latin Times · Oct 8

Rubio in Greece digs into past to tout Trump’s ‘America first’ approach

In the shadow of the Parthenon, the secretary of state gave a selective reading of history as he urged Europe to ‘awaken from its slumber’

The Guardian - US · Oct 7

Defence spending hike a sign ‘Europe can awaken from long slumber’, says Rubio

The top diplomat highlighted the importance of the transatlantic alliance despite strains on ‘the bonds of affection’.

Evening Standard · Oct 7

This October Cuban Entrepreneurs Say They're Ready to Invest in Cuba — But the Embargo Says Not Yet

Miami's Cuban-American business leaders have capital ready for Cuba — stalled by the embargo, $9B in property claims, and the wait for democracy.

Latin Times · Oct 7

US top diplomat Rubio says West must choose ‘national power’ or decline

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a combative defence of Washington’s right to wield its “national power” in Athens on Wednesday, while urging Europe to “awaken from its long slumber”.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 7

Rubio in Athens urges Europe to shoulder more of its defence burden

The US secretary of state held talks on energy, military cooperation and regional security, pointing to Greece as an example of higher defence spending. The agenda also included LNG, F-35s, the Eastern Mediterranean and the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews · Oct 7